• Last Ride: Fan Expo Chicago 2026

    Last Ride: Fan Expo Chicago 2026

    Gandalf once said, “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. Those awe-inspiring words, first written by J.R.R. Tolkien, really hit home for me this year at Fan Expo Chicago 2026. The schedule was absolutely packed with A-list celebrities that I honestly never thought, in my life,… Read more

  • Fan Expo Chicago: Con Hack #1

    Fan Expo Chicago: Con Hack #1

    August is here, and that means FAN EXPO CHICAGO is just a mere week away! With that being the reality facing us, I wanted to make sure to cover a very overlooked Con hack. Hydrate like you are Blastois. Snack like you are that Roman guy from The Chosen show who constantly eats something in… Read more

  • Toy Story 5

    Toy Story 5

    I saw Toy Story 5 with my kiddo. While it still showcases the creativity that Andrew Stanton wields, the central theme of technology replacing childhood imagination feels like well-worn territory for parents.The film’s message is unfortunately a sad reality, but creatively the story feels like it’s running on empty batteries. The plot is borderline repetitive… Read more

  • Fan Expo Chicago 2026 Starter Kit

    Fan Expo Chicago 2026 Starter Kit

    Legendary. Alright, friends, I’m calling it. Fan Expo Chicago 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest convention ever. That nail-biting “legendary guest” tease turned out to be none other than Kurt Russell, a man who has been cementing his pop culture legacy since the 1960s. Think about it: he appeared in It Happened at… Read more

  • Fan Expo Chicago Mystery: Something Big Is Happening

    TGM Family, Something is happening in Chicago. Just yesterday, Fan Expo Chicago began teasing what they describe as a legendary guest announcement. Not just another celebrity appearance. Not just another convention guest. Their marketing has been unusually confident, suggesting that this is a legend beyond legends, a true Hollywood icon. Now, convention marketing is convention… Read more

  • Just a Thought: Star Wars

    Just a Thought: Star Wars

    I took my daughter to see The Mandalorian & Grogu. She’s 6 years old, so I figured it would be a great way to give her her own personal Star Wars experience. What I mean is, this would be her first original Star Wars thing she saw in theaters. I’ve taken her to see The… Read more