( The Walking Dead, X-Men 97, Avengers : Infinity War, Invincible )
Meet legendary actors, iconic voice talent, and comic pros. Face-to-face interaction for autographs, selfies, and high-fives! Catch the stars live on stage for outrageous Q&As, deep dive panels, and comic con style antics - this is an unforgettable weekend.
( The Walking Dead, X-Men 97, Avengers : Infinity War, Invincible )
Marquand is an accomplished voice actor, having lent his unique vocal talents to countless productions such as Phineas & Ferb, Conan, and Robot Chicken. He has also voiced several characters in Invincible (Immortal, Rudy Connors / Robot), in Marvel’s What If…? (Red Skull, Infinity Ultron, Sub-Ultron Sentries, W.E.R.N.E.R., etc.), and X-Men ’97 (Professor X, Doctor Doom, Apocalypse).
He is especially renowned for impersonating a plethora of celebrities including Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey and over 50 others. This expertise led to a starring and producing role on Pop TV’s Impress Me, helmed by Ben Shelton and Rainn Wilson.
( American Dad, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Phineas and Ferb, Avatar: The Last Airbender )
Dee started his career voicing the rock god “Olmec” in Nickelodeon’s popular “Legends of the Hidden Temple” game show. He then went on to reanimate the legendary characters of Daffy Duck and Taz in the original “Space Jam” movie. He’s been working steadily ever since.
Baker’s remarkable acting versatility is showcased in Disney/Lucas Animation’s “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” series, in which he voices Captain Rex and an entire army of the clone troopers -each a nuanced individual. His acting range extends even further in the sequel series, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” where he portrays all five members of the titular renegade clone squad. Dee’s work here is a tour de force. Dee also voices furry, blue Jedi “Nubs” in Disney+’s new series, “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.”
His most beloved work by fans includes, “Phineas and Ferb” as Perry the Platypus (new seasons in production), “American Dad” as Klaus & Rogu (which earned Dee an Emmy nod), and “SpongeBob SquarePants” as Squilliam, Perch, and Bubble Bass, among others.
Dee’s renowned specialization in animal and creature vocalizing is vividly displayed in Nickelodeon’s animated “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series, where he injects life and expression into non-human characters like Appa and Momo, showcasing his remarkable ability to animate a wide spectrum of non-human characters with vivid emotion and detail. Over half of Dee’s voice work is non-human.
Baker’s distinctive vocal artistry resonates in recent directorial successes by James Gunn, including “The Suicide Squad,” “Peacemaker,” and “Guardians of the Galaxy 3.” He’s worked on projects with directors Jon Favreau, Gore Verbinski, and George Miller as well.
Dee dedicates his free time to adding to his renowned website iwanttobeavoiceactor.com, where he shares free and comprehensive insights into the art and career of voice acting with curious beginners as well as working pros.
Dee Bradley Baker’s expansive resumé and educational efforts not only establish him as a master of his craft but also as a generous mentor and contributor to the performing arts community, shaping and inspiring the next generation of voice actors.
( Heated Rivalry, My Life With the Walter Boys, Some Assembly Required )
Kolton Stewart is a Canadian actor and musician whose career spans television, film and stage, marked by performances that blend emotional nuance with charismatic screen presence. Known to audiences worldwide for his roles in My Life with the Walter Boys, Locke & Key and Disney’s Disenchanted, Stewart has steadily built a reputation as a dynamic young talent capable of navigating comedy, drama and fantasy with equal ease.
Raised in Ontario, Stewart began performing at a young age, emerging first as a gifted musician before transitioning into acting. His early work on television, namely his role as Jarvis in Some Assembly Required, quickly demonstrated his range, soon earning attention for roles that highlighted his sharp comedic timing and grounded emotional approach.
Having previously appeared in Locke & Key, bringing depth to the atmospheric fantasy series, he also joined the star-studded cast of Disenchanted, contributing to Disney’s musical sequel with his background as a trained vocalist and performer. Stewart has also lent his voice to the popular animated children’s show Unicorn Academy, and it’s sequel show Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed.
Stewart reached a new level of visibility with his performance as Dylan Newsome in the hit Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys, where his warmth, sincerity and on-screen chemistry helped anchor the ensemble drama. Most recently he can be seen in Mistletoe Murders, Sidelined 2: Intercepted, and playing hockey player Carter Vaughn on Crave smash-hit Heated Rivalry.
( Letterkenny, Some Assembly Required, Descendants 2&3, )
Dylan Playfair is a Canadian actor known for a variety of film and television roles including Reilly in Letterkenny, Gil in Descendants 2 and Descendants 3, and Coach T in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
Actively involved with Jr. A Hockey during his younger years, Playfair had initially planned to pursue it professionally, considering his influences were drawn from his father, Jim Playfair and his uncle, Larry Playfair (both former NHL players). Despite their mentorship Playfair decided to leave hockey to pursue a career in film and television. He credits that decision to Taylor Kitsch after watching him in Friday Night Lights.
Graduating from the Vancouver Acting School, Playfair’s growing body of work is complimented by his abilities in method acting. His first credited role was back in 2012 portraying the role of Trevor Thompson in the found footage horror film Grave Encounters 2. Following a series of smaller parts Playfair scored the recurring role of Knox in Netflix’s teen comedy series Some Assembly Required. Appearing in 56 episodes of the series Playfair received recognition for the portrayal, soon securing long running roles of Kyle in science fiction series Travelers and Owen in Netflix’s comedy series, Haters Back Off!
Though a growing portfolio has thrust the young actor in the limelight, most would recognise Playfair for his role in the TV movie, Descendants 2. The American fantasy musical focuses on the children on iconic Disney characters, with Playfair in the role of Gil, the son of Gaston. In addition to the film, Playfair is also acknowledged for his role in the Canadian sitcom, Letterkenny, a series that grew from Letterkenny Problems, a short-format web series created for YouTube in 2013 (which also starred Playfair). The series received high praise, winning Best Comedy Series at the 5th Canadian Screen Awards in 2017.
Playfair also appeared as Clayton “Clay” Turner in Netflix’s The Order and reprised his role as Gil in Descendants 3. Most recently, he appeared as Coach T in the Disney+ series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
Most recently, Dylan can be heard hosting his new podcast, BROMANCE
( Letterkenny, Mr Hockey : The Gordie Howe Story, Goon: Last of the Enforcers )
Andrew Herr is a Canadian actor known for a variety of roles across film and television, best recognised by fans as Jonesy in Letterkenny.
Whilst seeking a way to pursue his passion for acting, Herr moved to Vancouver to attend the University of British Columbia (UBC) where fate would introduce him to his roommate and future co-star, Dylan Playfair. The two were cast in Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story and lent their hockey skills to a series of web skits called Letterkenny Problems, a series that would soon be picked up and transformed into the hit show, Letterkenny.
Alongside Playfair’s Reilly, Herr’s character of Jonesy is a key member of the Letterkenny community. The duo bring their enthusiastic sports-based comedy to the smash hit comedy, adding an extra element to the show.
Herr’s other credits include Zapped and Goon: Last of the Enforcers.
( Ahsoka, Stargirl, Blade:The Series, Ghost of Yötei, COD: Black Ops 7 )
Lee has also lent his voice to popular video games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as Takeo Masaki, and Ghost of Yötei as The Snake (Yukiharu).
( The Mandalorian, Gen V, Free Guy, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle )
Nearing the end of his interest in MMA, Tait decided to pursue another life-long dream of being a stunt man. As he strode successfully down that road, many directors and stunt coordinators had different ideas for Tait and saw within him a natural ability on screen. He worked in such hits as PAUL, THOR, and RED DAWN, to being featured with acting roles in Schwarzenegger’s LAST STAND and as the villain hunting Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg in 2GUNS. Later, Tait appeared in THE EQUALIZER, JOHN WICK, SICARIO, JUMANJI: WELCOME TO JUNGLE, JURASSIC WORLD, BREAKING BAD, WESTWORLD etc.
Tait Fletcher is currently the best known for portraying one of the most notable Mandalorians namely Paz Vizsla in Star Wars franchise THE MANDALORIAN. In THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT, he fought for the Darksaber against The Mandalorian, before they became best friends and comrades-in-arms in a later season.
More recently, Tait was featured on the hit series GEN V as the towering antagonist Vikor.
( The Mandalorian, The Boys, Fear the Walking Dead, American Gods )
Omid has also appeared in fan-favourite franchises such as The Boys, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, and Fear the Walking Dead. In gaming, Omid has voiced multiple roles in Diablo IV, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands.
Omid has also appeared as a superhero, playing Carter Hall (Hawkman) in DC’s animated film Justice Society: World War II. As a character, Hawkman has appeared across DC Comics for many years but this role was Omid’s first time playing a superhero.
( Spider Noir, Borderlands,
The Mandalorian )
( Star Trek: Enterprise, Stargate Origins )
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( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy )
Cirroc Lofton played series regular “Jake Sisko” on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for all 7 seasons (1993-1999) as the son of Captain Sisko. This year, Cirroc reprised his role as Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Cirroc is also very active in the fan community as co-host of “The 7th Rule” Star Trek rewatch webshow/podcast and has appeared prominently on the History Channel docuseries “The Center Seat” as well as the acclaimed Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Documentary “What We Left Behind.”
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( Phineas & Ferb, Everybody Hates Chris, Final Fantasy XIII )
( Phineas & Ferb, Ranma 1/2, X-Men 97, Tiny Toons Looniversity )
( Phineas & Ferb, Adventure Time, Powerpuff Girls, Love Actually )
( Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974 )
( Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974 )
( Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974 )
( Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974 )
( Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974 )
( Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974 )
( Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974 )
His other work includes Northwest Passage (nominated for Eisner and Harvey Awards) and the Three Thievesseries (winner of the Joe Shuster Award for Best Comic for Kids and listed by YALSA as a Great Graphic Novel for Teens). In 2015, he served as Cartoonist-in-Residence at the University of Windsor, the first cartoonist to be appointed so by a Canadian university.
He lives and works in Stratford, Ontario, Canada where he is hard at work on his next project.
These popular stories are our modern parables, and each one points towards the same universal truths. In 2018, Ulises Farinas moved to upstate New York, where he was instructed to continue his studies in Theosophy, or the Divine Wisdom. This is the belief that the nature of God and the universe can be discoverable through reason and the applied senses.
In 2020, he began writing A Course in Magic, which gives instruction on how to use magic in one’s life.
Surjit’s portfolio is a testament to his versatility, encompassing a wide range of genres from the superhero sagas to the boundless imagination of sci-fi adventures. His commitment to the comic book medium is evident in the immersive art pieces he creates, which not only entertain but also leave a profound impact on his audience.
Known for his dynamic and expressive artwork, Surjit has a special affinity for drawing iconic characters, from Batman to Spider-Man, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Wars to Transformers, and one of his personal favourites, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
He has recently done some commercial work for various companies and most recently completed projects for Upper Deck Trading Cards.
His ability to bring these characters to life has earned him a strong following across social media platforms, where he shares insights into his drawing techniques.
Goals and aspirations:
Art teacher focussed on storytelling.
Help those who think they can’t draw – discover they can and help students who have a love for drawing – grow and develop their skills.
Achievements:
I can transform random suggestions into interesting stories.
I completed 700 one-page stories within 2023-24.
One quirky fact about me:
I’m 5 foot 18 inches tall.
Come find me at London Comic Con to see Black Helm #1, Starla, Equilibrium #1, and Daring issue #4 that I plan to have for the show.
Notable Credits: Nothing comic book related but I have worked in the video game industry for 24 years
What will you see at the table: Issues 1&2 of the critically acclaimed So-Called Living. Guests will also have access to con exclusive Variant Covers, Prints & Stickers. And you can get your books signed!
We’ll also have a Variant cover created by the one and only Derek Laufman! Pick a copy up at our table and get it signed right around the corner!
Comix Asylum is a Canadian media brand and independent comic book publisher featuring a popular weekly pop culture podcast, and creator-owned graphic novels like ATRIUM.
Vaughn Joseph Bio
Vaughn is the owner and creative director of a local web design/graphic design agency in Hamilton, Ontario. Mainly working with entertainment and media companies he has over 20 years of experience in the design industry.
In addition to his design knowledge, Vaughn has been collecting comics and been in and around the comic book landscape all his life. He helped launch an online entertainment website, Comix Asylum, is the co-creator of ATRIUM and currently maintains and manages different aspects of the site.
Steve Bynoe Bio
Steve, a former teacher with 22 years in the classroom, draws inspiration from his experiences as an educator and his lifelong love of comic books. He’s the co-creator and co-writer of ATRIUM and through his company Boeboe Creative, Steve has self-published novels including CHRONOKARI ALPHA: TIME IS RELATIVE, which he is currently writing and drawing as a comic book miniseries.
In addition to self-publishing, Steve is the co-owner, Editorial Director and a writer for the entertainment website, Comix Asylum.
During 2020 – 2022, like many millions of Canadians, he became quite frustrated with the illegal mandates and civil rights violating lockdowns, so he dusted off unfinished works and began creating his story drafts. Joseph Arena
plotted out his new book series, some of which he has released. He hopes his sci-fi fantasy adventure series will open up new worlds for many to enjoy.
For more information go to YouTube, search for six elementals # 58 Joseph Arena interview. Also, more information at www.talltoldtales.com
With experience in wig styling, 3D modelling, pattern making, sewing, and prop making Keyo is able to share the exploration of a variety of technical processes and unique approaches to her builds. Through her work, Keyo aims to encourage other cosplayers to not be afraid of learning new techniques, enjoying the process as much as the final product (aka “slow-crafting”), and always continuing the journey of self improvement!
Through organizing fan-led events, educational panels, and workshops, Keyo aims to foster an inclusive and encouraging community where everyone can have an outlet to have fun and experience the joys of cosplay.
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HEADS UP – DISCLAIMER
Guests subject to cancellation or schedule change, due to professional commitments such as a new movie filming. Although most guests are available for the duration of the event, due to variable conditions some guests are only available for a portion of the event, i.e. a single day or must depart earlier than others. Appearance day(s) will be posted on the website as soon as we know. Guest typically depart 1-2 hours prior to posted show floor closing, check in at the guests table to inquire further. All events with guest participation or otherwise have limited seating capacities and are offered on a first come, first served basis. We don’t want to get you worried but we want to be straight with you on expectations of an event of this nature. Thankfully, we can say it is rare that a guest should have to withdraw. But if they must, then we do our best to replace them with another that we hope fans will enjoy. The party’s still going strong no matter what!
