Showcase dominates Fan Expo Canada with a bolstering lineup of panels featuring new and returning hit shows. The highly anticipated new seriesHelix makes it first Canadian appearance and the casts of returning series Covert Affairs,Lost Girl, Defiance and Warehouse 13 create total fanfare. Throughout the entire event, the Showcase booth located on the convention floor (#2016) features autograph signings, an interactive photo booth, Lost Girl: The Game app re-launch and an exclusive screening area. Opening up to both sides of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the first time, the event takes place from August 22-25.
The following is Showcase’s schedule of panels and press opportunities at Fan Expo 2013 in Toronto.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24:
LOST GIRL
PANEL: 12:00PM – 1:00PM John Bassett Theatre Rm 102
PRESS ROOM: 2:15PM – 3:15PM RSVP only
The cast of the supernatural series Lost Girl spill exclusive behind-the-scenes details and offer a sneak peek of the upcoming fourth season. Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Reid, Ksenia Solo, Zoie Palmer, Rachel Skarsten, K.C. Collins, Rick Howland and Paul Amos will participate in an autograph signing following the panel at the Showcase Booth from 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM. Moderated by Emily Gagne, Editor/TV Critic, TV Guide Canada.
DEFIANCE
PANEL: 2:30PM – 3:30PM John Bassett Theatre Rm 102
PRESS ROOM: 4:45PM – 5:45PM RSVP only
Join Defiance‘s Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Graham Greene, Stephanie Leonidas, Jaime Murray and Dewshane Williams to discuss the smashing success of the groundbreaking multi-platform series and videogame. In partnership with EB Games, an exclusive autograph signing will follow the panel at the Showcase Booth from 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM. Moderated by Greg David, Editor/TV Critic, TV Guide Canada.
HELIX
PRESS ROOM: 3:30PM – 4:30PM RSVP only
PANEL: 5:00PM – 6:00PM John Bassett Theatre Rm 102
Attendees will get an inside look at the highly anticipated upcoming sci-fi thriller Helix from the writer of the pilot episode and co-executive producer Cameron Porsandeh, in a panel that marks the first appearance of stars Billy Campbell, Mark Ghanime and Kyra Zagorsky. Moderated by Greg David, Editor/TV Critic, TV Guide Canada.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25:
WAREHOUSE 13
PANEL: 12:00PM – 1:00PM John Bassett Theatre Rm 102
PRESS ROOM: 2:15PM – 3:15PM RSVP only
Eddie McClintock, Allison Scagliotti and Aaron Ashmore divulge Warehouse 13 secrets at a panel discussing the long-running series. Moderated by Greg David, Editor/TV Critic, TV Guide Canada.
COVERT AFFAIRS
PRESS ROOM: 1:00PM – 2:00PM RSVP only
PANEL: 2:30PM – 3:30PM John Bassett Theatre Rm 102
Globe-trotting spy series Covert Affairs hosts a panel with top-secret details about the upcoming fourth season. An autograph signing will take place following the panel at the Showcase Booth from 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM with Piper Perabo, Christopher Gorham, Kari Matchett, Peter Gallagher and newcomer Hill Harper. Moderated by Christopher Jancelewicz, Entertainment Editor, Huffington Post Canada.
