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Epic 50-Year Star Wars Anniversary: A New Hope 2027

Lucasfilm and ReedPop bring Star Wars Celebration to Downtown LA in April 2027 for the 50th anniversary of A New Hope. Every…Sep 18, 2026

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Ultimate Guide to WonderCon 2027 Early Bird Badge Prices

Comic-Con International’s spring show returns to Anaheim on Easter weekend 2027. Badges are on sale now, with the three-day price unchanged from…Sep 18, 2026

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Anime Expo 2026 Economic Impact Soars to $115 Million

Anime Expo now fills arenas and closes streets in Downtown LA. The numbers behind its growth, the year SPJA considered leaving, and…Sep 18, 2026

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Ultimate Guide: 2027 Southern California Convention Key Dates Revealed

2027 is a heavy year for Southern California conventions. Star Wars Celebration returns to Los Angeles for the first time since 2006,…Sep 18, 2026

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Ultimate Guide to Southern California Fan Conventions 2026

The 2026 convention season in Southern California is not over. Here is what is still on the calendar between October and mid-November,…Sep 18, 2026

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Anime Los Angeles 2027 Guide: A Masquerade, an Idol Showcase, and Four January Days in Long Beach

Animé Los Angeles 22 runs January 7 to 10, 2027, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Here are the badge tiers and…Sep 16, 2026

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ANIME Impulse Los Angeles 2027 Guide: Concerts, Cosplay, and an Itasha Car Show at the Fairplex

ANIME Impulse Los Angeles returns to the Fairplex in Pomona January 16 and 17, 2027, with concerts, cosplay, gaming, and an itasha…Sep 15, 2026

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Gallifrey One 2027 Guide: The Magnificent 37, Carole Ann Ford, and the Next-to-Last Doctor Who Weekend at LAX

Gallifrey One's 37th and next-to-last convention runs February 5 to 7, 2027, at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport. Here are the guests…Sep 15, 2026

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Strategicon Orccon 2027 Guide: Four Days of Nonstop Tabletop Gaming at the LAX Hilton

Strategicon's Orccon 2027 runs February 5 to 8 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, open around the clock from Friday noon to…Sep 15, 2026

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WonderCon 2027 Guide: Early-Bird Badges, the Masquerade, and Easter Weekend in Anaheim

WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center March 26 to 28, 2027. Here are the badge prices and deadlines, prop rules, what…Sep 12, 2026

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Star Wars Celebration 2027 Guide: Hayden Christensen, a Sold-Out 50th Anniversary, and Four Days in Los Angeles

Star Wars Celebration returns to Los Angeles April 1 to 4, 2027, for the original film's 50th anniversary. Every ticket is sold…Sep 12, 2026

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Comic Con Revolution 2027 Guide: A 10th Anniversary in Ontario With John Romita Jr., Ninja Turtles Voices, and Sting

Comic Con Revolution celebrates 10 years May 22 and 23, 2027, at the Ontario Convention Center. Here are the first guests, ticket…Sep 11, 2026