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John Cena Packs a Punch at Fan Expo Chicago 2025
By the end of the panel, Cena had cemented himself as one of the most straightforward Hollywood/WWE superstars out there. From his modest start at the All State Arena with WWE to being in some of the biggest action and comic book IP on the planet, even if you weren’t initially a fan, he will make you a fan
Alex Orona
3 days ago2 min read


INTERVIEW: Mark Rolston talks Aliens, Shawshank, and Spider-Man 3 at Fan Expo Chicago 2025
Fan Expo Chicago 2025 was one for the record books, with a fantastic guest list and a lot of exciting things to do.
One of the highlights of the con came when we had a chance to interview some of the cast of Aliens, who we'd had the pleasure of seeing together in their Friday panel.
For this task, we enlisted Antal Bokor, our managing editor, a combat veteran, and a lifelong fan of Aliens, to take on the task of interviewing people who quite literally influenced all of ou
Antal Bokor
4 days ago12 min read


GALLERY: Sunday Cosplay at Fan Expo Chicago 2025
No matter what day of the expo you attend there are some guarantees you should come to expect. Great atmosphere, fantastic entertainment...

Culture Combine Staff
6 days ago1 min read


The Tea from Fan Expo Chicago 2025's Avatar the Last Airbender Panel
Photo: Marielle Bokor Ok, so to start off - there was an inordinate amount of tea talk that actually happened in the panel we attended...

Marielle Bokor
6 days ago3 min read


Rainn Wilson at Fan Expo Chicago 2025
While there are 40 rules for the Schrute boys to follow, Wilson said the most important rule was to “be kind.”
“Be like 20 percent nicer than you think you need to be,” he said. “Going out into the world, I’m a pretty decent, reasonable pretty nice person. Give that extra 20 percent. How’s that? And if you don’t you get eaten in your sleep.”
aaroncynic
6 days ago4 min read


GALLERY: Saturday Cosplay at Fan Expo Chicago 2025
Next time you attend a convention, we encourage you to stop for just a little bit and watch all the wonderful cosplay pass you by.
If you see something incredible, give them a compliment or two, take some pictures of their hard work, and trade insta handles. It's a welcoming world full of fun creative folks, and one of the best ways to bond with other people who like the things you do or find new things to love.
Here's some of the best things we saw on Saturday at Fan

Marielle Bokor
7 days ago1 min read


Guardians of the Galaxy Panel: Fan Expo Chicago 2025
Fan Expo is known for its packed schedule full of A-list celebrity appearances but one of the major highlights this year was Saturday's Guardians of the Galaxy panel.
Alex Orona
7 days ago2 min read


The Flash at Fan Expo Chicago 2025
It’s been two years since the series finale of The Flash on the CW. After 184 episodes and nine seasons, it’s a good time to reflect. Some of the cast reunited at Fan Expo Chicago to discuss their experiences on set as members of Team Flash.
Alex Orona
Aug 171 min read


GALLERY: Friday at Fan Expo Chicago 2025
Fan Expo Chicago 2025 is FIRE. And not just because it's "hotter than we thought it would be" but also because, Chicago comes to (cos)play!
Enjoy this gallery and come back tomorrow for more!

Culture Combine Staff
Aug 161 min read


Fan Expo Chicago 2025 Choose Your Own Adventure PREVIEW!
Just off the heels of Lolla, with Riot Fest on the horizon, it’s time to roll out the nerd carpet in Rosemont for Fan Expo Chicago!
Back when the Wiz was in town, we’d already be on the floor, but tonight we’re hard at work crafting our traditional Choose Your Own Adventure preview so you can craft your own unique con experience based on your personal preferences.
And, if you’re new to conventions, or just want a little sage advice, we’re here for you.

Marielle Bokor
Aug 1412 min read


Star Studded Terminator Panel Takes Strange Turns at Fan Expo Chicago 2024
As cool as the T-1000 fighting Kyle Reese sounds to my inner child, it was a cringey display of small dick masculinity.
Antal Bokor
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Even MORE Amazing Cosplay from Fan Expo Chicago 2024
Fan Expo Chicago 2024 was packed with amazing cosplay - so much so that we have even more galleries full of awesome costumes to show off!

Marielle Bokor
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Kate Mulgrew is a Gem, And Might Just Have you Screaming “Red Alert” Later
Kate Mulgrew was amazing at her Fan Expo Chicago panel, despite some rather unsavory questions she had to tackle.
Antal Bokor
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Saturday Cosplay at Fan Expo Chicago
Of course we saw a slew of panels, and here, but we had to take a few photos of some of our favorite cosplays.

Julian Ramirez
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Charlie Cox on Getting Older, Kin, His Favorite Daredevil Story, Netflix vs. MCU and more
Charlie Cox was at Chicago’s Fan Expo 2024, and we were able to jump into a panel already in progress. I’ve never been to a convention...
Antal Bokor
Aug 20, 20244 min read


Rosario Dawson Cartwheels on Stage to Close Out Fan Expo 2024
Rosario Dawson was one of the final panels signaling the end of Fan Expo Chicago 2024, and she started the packed panel with a bang,...
Alex Orona
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Fan Expo Chicago 2023 Saturday Panel Catchup
There were so many great celebs lined up on Saturday's panel schedule we figured we'd have to do nothing but sit in panels all day long...

Culture Combine Staff
Aug 17, 20236 min read


Fan Expo Chicago 2023 Friday Panel Catchup
Friday was the first full day of Fan Expo Chicago 2023 and with that comes lots and lots of celebrity guest appearances in panels. This...

Culture Combine Staff
Aug 13, 20234 min read


Friday Cosplay at Fan Expo Chicago 2023
Everyone who's been to Fan Expo Chicago knows that Friday's the day things really kick off. Thursday this year was impressive, and set...

Marielle Bokor
Aug 13, 20231 min read


Fan Expo Chicago 2023 Thursday Panel Catchup
Thursdays at Fan Expo Chicago are usually a bit low-key, with fewer guests on site and a lighter programming schedule given the shorter...

Marielle Bokor
Aug 12, 20232 min read
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