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William Shatner, ’Smallville,’ ’Sons of Anarchy’, Carl Weathers Q&As Among Top Programming at FAN EXPO St. Louis, May 13-15th

From celebrity Q&As to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative sessions from all areas of pop culture, FAN EXPO St. Louis presents its collection of nearly 150 programing panels and meetups during the event, Friday through Sunday, May 13-15 at America’s Center. There’s truly something for every fan and every taste every hour of the show into the evening throughout all three days of the convention, right until Sunday’s 5 p.m. finish.

FAN EXPO St. Louis celebrity guests like William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Guardians of the Galaxy’s Michael Rooker, the “Smallville” trio of Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Kristin Kreuk, “The Mandalorian” and Rocky standout Carl Weathers, “Clerks” cast members Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson and Trevor Fehrman, “Sons of Anarchy” trio of Ron Perlman, Theo Rossi and Ryan Hurst and others will conduct interactive sessions with fans, headlining the thorough slate.

On the comics front, fans will see dozens of informative, entertaining panels by superstar creators, plus “Sketch Duels” featuring a slew of talented artists.

Fans can review the entire event schedule at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpostlouis/schedule/. Most panels are free with event admission.

Just a few of the highlights include:

Friday:

  • 4 p.m. Anime Screening “Otoboku Maidens are Falling for Me” (eps. 1-2), Theater 6
  • 5 p.m. All About Editing and Proofreading: Basics you Need to Know, Theater 3
  • 5 p.m., Let’s Talk Todoroki! Q&A with MHA’s David Matranga, Theater 6
  • 5 p.m., Nolan North – Going to Space, Space in Portal, Secondary Theater
  • 5 p.m., The Batman and Psychology: The Darkest Knight, hosted by Dr. Travis Langley, Theater 4
  • 6 p.m, Carl Weathers – Taking Care of the Kid, Secondary Theater
  • 7 p.m., Ghostbusters Trivia, HQ Stage
  • 7 p.m., LGBTQIA+ Representation in Anime, Theater 6
  • 8 p.m, Smallville Nights Special Event with Michael Rosenbaum, Tom Welling and Laura Richter, Theater 3 (*requires additional ticket)
  • 9 p.m., Official Cosplay Kick Off Party, Start Bar, 1000 Spruce St., FREE with any FAN EXPO badge

Saturday:

  • 11 a.m., Marvel vs. D.C.: Battle of the Cinematic Universes, Theater 3
  • Noon, Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Prince Zuko – Dante Basco Q&A, Secondary Theater
  • Noon, Happy Happy Joy Joy with Billy West
  • 1 p.m., Droid Building – 3D Printing vs Traditional Building, Creator Stage
  • 1 p.m., Stars of Smallville, Michael Rosenbaum, Tom Welling and Kristin Kreuk, 1 p.m, Ferrera Theater
  • 2 p.m., Class Reunion! The Voices of My Hero Academia’s Students, Justin Briner, Luci Christian, David Matranga and Monica Rial. Ferrera Theater
  • 2 p.m, Ghosts of St. Louis: A Haunted City, Theater 4
  • 3 p.m., 90s Disney Character Draft: Beyond the Mouse Podcast, Creator Stage
  • 3 p.m., Ron Perlman Talks Anarchy: We are a Motorcycle Club, Ferrera Theater
  • 4 p.m., Doctor Who: The Missing Episodes, Theater 4
  • 4 p.m., Selling the Story: 21st Century Book Promotion and Marketing, Theater 3
  • 4 p.m., Step Away from the Fryer – and Watch the Cast of Clerks, with Jeff Anderson, Trevor Fehrman and Brian O’Halloran, Ferrera Theater
  • 4 p.m, Theo Rossi – The ‘Juice’ in Sons of Anarchy, Secondary Theater
  • 5 p.m., A Morphin Fandom, Theater 3
  • 5 p.m., Sketch Duel: Ariel Diaz vs Cam Adams, Theater 5
  • 6 p.m., FAN EXPO St. Louis Cosplay Contest, Ferrera Theater
  • 7:30 p.m., The Jay and Silent Bob Show featuring Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, Secondary Theater (*additional ticket required)
  • 9 p.m., Official FAN EXPO DJs & Drag Party at the Crack Fox Bar, free admission with any FAN EXPO St.Louis badge
  • 9 p.m., FAN EXPO Gaming Party at Start Bar, 1000 Spruce St., free admission with any FAN EXPO St. Louis badge

Sunday:

  • 11 a.m., Conversation with Supernatural’s Mark Sheppard, Ferrera Theater
  • 11 a.m., Millennial Memories of Anime and Cartoons presented by Anime Let’s Talk Anime, Theater 6
  • Noon, Nerd Life: Better Living with Comics, Theater 4
  • Noon, William Shatner, Where No One has Gone before, Ferrera Theater
  • 1 p.m., Cosplay Painting and Weathering Master Class (*Special Ticketed Event) Theater 4
  • 1 p.m., Michael Rooker – Pretty as an Angel, Ferrera Theater
  • 2 p.m., “Q” and A with Omnipotent John de Lancie, Ferrera Theater
  • 2 p.m., You’re Uravity! Q&A with MHA’s Luci Christian, Theater 6
  • 2:30 p.m., Spray Paint Artist Derek Whitaker Demo, HQ Stage
  • 3 p.m, Oh Yeah Mario Time with Charles Martinet, 3 p.m.
  • 4 p.m., Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey: The Confusing and Often Infuriating Canon of ‘Doctor Who,’ Theater 4

FAN EXPO St. Louis will follow official government and local authority guidance as well as any venue or location-specific regulations. For more information on the health and safety measures in place, please visit fanexpostllouis.com.

Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren in ROCKY IV: ROCKY VS. DRAGO Ultimate Director’s Cut Plays in St. Louis November 12th

“I must break you!”

Sylvester Stallone has made an ultimate director’s cut of Rocky IV, titled Rocky vs. Drago, that will hit theaters on Nov. 11 for an exclusive engagement via MGM and Fathom followed by the feature being available on-demand the next day. In St. Louis, it opens at Marcus Ronnies, Marcus O’Fallon, Regal Gravois Bluffs, Marcus St. Charles, and AMC Chesterfield. Go to those theater’s sites for showtimes. Here’s a trailer for the new director’s cut:

Stallone has added 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage to the 1985 feature made during the U.S. Cold War with the Soviet Union, the movie having the Italian Stallion traveling to the USSR to defend his title again against Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Stallone wrote, directed and starred in the film, which grossed over $300M WW back in the day.

When Rocky IV was released in 1985, the pic became the highest-grossing of all the Rocky films, as well as the highest-grossing sports drama in cinema for nearly a quarter-century. The pic also starred Brigitte Nielsen, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Michael Pataki, Robert Doornick, Talia Shire, Stu Nahan and Tony Burton. Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff produced the feature, with Arthur Chobanian and James D. Brubaker serving as EPs.

THE BERMUDA DEPTHS Available on Blu-ray From Warner Archive

THE BERMUDA DEPTHS (1978) is now available on Blu-ray from Warner Archive

What secret lurks 20,000 feet below the waves in the paranormal realm called the Bermuda Triangle? That’s the question a scientist (Burl Ives), his student (Carl Weathers) and a young man (Leigh McCloskey) haunted by nightmarish memories of his Bermuda childhood ask themselves. The answer involves a beauty (Connie Sellecca) who has sold her soul for eternal youth and a giant sea turtle that leaves death in its wake. Eerie and hypnotic, The Bermuda Depths was produced by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass (The Year Without a Santa Claus), who meld their imaginative fantasy style with the live-action horror genre.

Special Features: Includes Both the 1.33:1 US Broadcast Television Version and the 1.85:1 International Theatrical Version; New Audio Commentary by Author/ Film Historian Amanda Reyes (Are You in the House Alone? A TV Movie Compendium: 1964-1999) and Kindertrauma co-founder Lance Vaughan.

Watch John Travolta And His Daughter, Ella, NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch And Carl Weathers In Super Bowl Ad

Credit: ScottsMiracle-Gro

Whether it’s playing catch with the kids, learning to garden, connecting with neighbors, or just sitting back and relaxing, we’re enjoying our outdoor spaces like never before. On the heels of a surge in lawn and garden care that drove more than 25 million new consumers to the category in the past year, ScottsMiracle-Gro today unveils its first-ever Super Bowl commercial. The spot, which will run during the second quarter, highlights those special outdoor moments we’ve all grown to love and appreciate and features celebrity cameos from John Travolta and his daughter, Ella; Martha Stewart; actor Leslie David Baker; NASCAR driver Kyle Busch; actor Carl Weathers; and fitness instructor Emma Lovewell.

The upbeat and optimistic ad encourages gardeners—both new and experienced—to “Keep Growing” with the chance to win the lawn and garden of their dreams. Forty-two lucky winners (one for each day between the game and the first day of spring) will receive $15,000 and a personalized consultation with a lawn and garden expert. Consumers can learn more and enter the Scotts and Miracle-Gro Dream Lawn and Garden Giveaway by visiting keepgrowingtoday.com or texting 833-835-3535 to be sent a link to the entry page.

“With the unparalleled passion and enthusiasm we’re seeing around lawn and garden care, particularly among new Millennial homeowners, it seemed only fitting to kick off our busy spring season under the bright lights of Super Bowl LV,” said Josh Peoples, chief marketing officer, ScottsMiracle-Gro. “Our backyards have always offered us an accessible, yet meaningful connection to the outdoors and with this giveaway, we’re giving even more people an opportunity to experience all that the outdoors has to offer, right in their own backyards.”

The fun and witty spot—created in partnership with creative agency VaynerMedia—highlights the many ways our backyards play an important role in our lives. The commercial also introduces a new spokesperson, Pete, a lawn and garden expert, who strolls through a colorful backyard backdrop, stopping to engage with celebrity talent as they enjoy the outdoor space in their own unique ways. John Travolta captures a dance video with his daughter, Ella; Martha Stewart tends to the vegetable garden; Kyle Busch trades a race car for a ride-on mower; Carl Weathers chips golf balls; Emma Lovewell sneaks in a core workout; and Leslie David Baker fires up the grill.

“The idea behind this Super Bowl campaign is a continuation of what we’ve been doing for our brands over the last year—building relationships with new consumers who have entered the category,” said John Sass, vice president of advertising at ScottsMiracle-Gro. “We’re meeting them where they are, from TikTok to Instagram to the Super Bowl, with breakthrough and dynamic creative ideas that we’ve crafted with our partners at VaynerMedia.”

The Super Bowl commercial marks the launch of ScottsMiracle-Gro’s biggest marketing push with a fully integrated eight-week program leading up to the first day of spring. The campaign includes a multiplatform approach across channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and OTT, and will utilize a volume of content to engage consumers and drive further awareness for the brands.

The 45-second Super Bowl spot was directed by Martin Granger, one of the most sought-after comedic TV commercial directors in the world. He’s directed award-winning campaigns for Progressive, Bud Light, and Skittles, among others.

THE MANDALORIAN Reveals Cool Character Posters For October 30 Season 2 Premiere

Today, Disney+ shared brand-new character artwork from the highly anticipated second season of Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed series, “The Mandalorian.”

The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. 

“The Mandalorian” stars Pedro Pascal, with guest stars Gina Carano, Carl Weathers and Giancarlo Esposito.

Directors for the new season include Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa, Carl Weathers, Peyton Reed and Robert Rodriguez. Showrunner Jon Favreau serves as executive producer along with Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson, with Karen Gilchrist serving as co-executive producer.

The new season premieres Friday, October 30, streaming only on Disney+. 

STAR WARS Live Action Series The Mandalorian Cast Includes Gina Carano, Pedro Pascal, Giancarlo Esposito And Carl Weathers

Lucasfilm is pleased to announce the cast of the first-ever Star Wars live-action series –The Mandalorian.

Pedro Pascal (Narcos) has been cast in the title role as a lone Mandalorian gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy. He is joined by Gina Carano (Deadpool), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Emily Swallow (Supernatural), Carl Weathers (Predator), Omid Abtahi (American Gods), Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man) and Nick Nolte (Affliction).

“We’re having a great time working with this incredibly talented group and excited for everyone to see what we’re up to,” says Executive Producer Jon Favreau.

Currently in production, The Mandalorian is written and executive produced by Jon Favreau, with Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) directing the first episode and serving as executive producer alongside Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Additional episodic directors include Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Bryce Dallas Howard (Solemates), and Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok).

The highly anticipated series will be exclusive to Disney+, The Walt Disney Company’s upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service, which is set to launch in the U.S. in late 2019.

Stay tuned to StarWars.com for updates.