RECAP: Fandoms unite at second annual Fandemic Tour Houston
RECAP: Fandoms unite at second annual Fandemic Tour Houston
By The Signal Online Editor Alyssa Shotwell
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Fandemic Tour 2019 stopped by Houston's NRG Center Oct. 18-20. The weekend was full of cosplayers, celebrities, vendors and more.
By The Signal Online Editor Alyssa Shotwell
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Fandemic Tour 2019 stopped by Houston's NRG Center Oct. 18-20. The weekend was full of cosplayers, celebrities, vendors and more.
Day 1 - Friday, Oct. 18
The first day started the latest with the doors opening at 3 p.m. The halls slowly began to fill with guest looking for merch, autographs, photos and artwork to take home.
For maximum coverage, some cosplayers will combine two characters together. Deadpools, Sailors (from Sailor Moon) and princesses are common examples of this.
Charles Martinet Panel
Charles Martinet is the voice behind Nintendo icons like Mario, Luigi, Wario and Waluigi.
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The full panel was recorded by Fandom Spotlite.
Kevin Sorbo Panel
Sorbo is best known for his work in sci-fi and fantasy televisions series from the 90s and early 2000s such as "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Andromeda."
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The full panel was recorded by Fandom Spotlite.
Day 2 - Saturday, Oct. 19
Headlining the second day of Fandemic Tour were stars from the biggest corners of pop culture including "Stranger Things" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Sean Astin Panel
Sean Astin is not know for his lengthy filmography, but rather for a few key roles in his career.
- Mikey Walsh in "The Goonies"
- Daniel Ruettiger in "Rudy"
- Samwise Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy
- Bob Newby in "Stranger Things"
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The full panel was recorded by Fandom Spotlite.
Buffy Panel
The Buffy Panel consisted of James Marsters, Juliet Landau, Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, Clare Kramer and James Leary. Since "Buffy," many of these performers have gone on to work in other television shows, films and video games.
This panel also drew in fans of another show written by Joss Whedon, "Angel."
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The full panel was recorded by Fandom Spotlite.
Phelps Twins Panel
Many know Oliver and James Phelps as Fred and George Weasley from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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Oliver Phelps, a WellChild Ambassador, and his brother James raised over £100,000 to the organization. They have been working with this organization since 2012.
Cosplayers came ready to compete, like this Fandemic attendee dressed as Fiona from "Shrek," for Saturday nights final activity - the cosplay competition. Like most of the panels, this event was hosted by Sharron Melton, anchor of Morning Dose on CW39, and Clare Kramer, actress best known from "Bring it On" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Day 3 - Sunday, Oct. 20
The final day of the convention featured Marvel actors Jon Bernthal and Sebastian Stan.
Jon Bernthal Panel
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Video courtesy of Liliana Alonso, University of Houston-Clear Lake alumna, and edited by The Signal Online Editor Alyssa Shotwell.
Sebastian Stan Panel
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Video courtesy of Liliana Alonso, University of Houston-Clear Lake alumna, and edited by The Signal Online Editor Alyssa Shotwell.
More Fandemic Coverage
- Full Instagram Stories
- Cosplay Competition
- Fandemic Photo Gallery
- Q&A: Fandemic Tour’s CEO previews the upcoming Houston comic con
- Q&A: Scott Patterson talks ‘Gilmore Girls,’ Houston Astros and more ahead of Fandemic Tour appearance