A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!

May 13, 2013

The second edition of the Ottawa Comiccon was a tremendous success, with over 30,000 fans of pop culture and entertainment walking through the halls of the Ernst & Young Centre. With such a wonderful reaction from fans and an amazing turn-out, the Ottawa Comiccon has already become one of the must-see events of the Ottawa region, and promises to grow more in the coming years. A huge thank you to the fans, staff, partners and volunteers!

The third edition will return to the Ernst & Young Centre in May 2014. More details to come.

LATEST NEWS: DAVE PROWSE's panel

May 12, 2013

Dave Prowse's panel will be held in the Main Events Room (Hall 4) at 4:30 p. m. It was originally scheduled at 3:00 p. m. in Meeting Room D).

EVERYTHING DOCTOR WHO panel added in Meeting Room D at 3:00 p. m., featuring Josh Adams, Pia Guerra, Richard Starking and more!

LATEST NEWS: BILLY DEE WILLIAMS and jewel staite

May 10, 2013

Billy Dee Williams Q&A has been moved to 4:45 p. m. in Hall 4 (original time was 8:30 p. m.).

Jewel Staite photo op schedule changed for Friday. It has been moved to 5:30 p. m. (original time was 8:30 p. m.).

Breaking news: Summer Glau cancels

May 10, 2013

We just heard that unhappily Summer Glau will not be able to make it to Ottawa Comiccon this weekend. She apologizes profusely to her fans and supporters. For those who have bought a trio Firefly photo op with Nathan Fillion, Summer Glau and Jewel Staite, they can go to the photo op booth to exchange them for a duo photo op or a refund.

To see Summer's apology video, click here.

NATHAN FILLION, Our new Captain-Tight-Pants-of-Honour!

May 1, 2013

Nathan Fillion has accepted to be our new Captain-Tight-Pants-of-Honour! He will be available for autographs and photo ops on Saturday and Sunday only. More details on what day/time his panels will be as well as photo op and autograph times tomorrow and in the coming days.

Schedule is ready!

April 26, 2013

Great news! The OCC 2013 schedule is ready for fans to start planning. We've lots in store for you over 3 big days, including several Anime screenings, Celebrity Q&A's, concerts, costuming workshops, and even some comedy too. More details to come!

ADAM WEST CANCELS DUE TO INJURY

April 29, 2013

Due to an unfortunate injury, Adam West will not be able to make it to Ottawa Comiccon.

"I am sorry to say I cannot come to your great city. The doctor said I fractured my back and cannot travel. What a crummy deal. I wanted to meet all you super Batfans. There will be another time I'm sure. Have a great time at your show! (Look out for the Riddler. I hear he'll be lurking.)” – Adam West

We wish Mr. West an easy and speedy recovery.

A GLADIATOR FROM SPARTACUS, CATWOMAN AND THE BATMOBILE!

April 23, 2013

The Batman-theme has gotten even bigger for Ottawa Comiccon as Julie Newmar, the first actress to play comic book bad girl Catwoman in the 1960s Batman TV series, joins previously announced dynamic duo Adam West and Burt Ward. But it doesn’t end there: a replica of the the 1966 TV Batmobile will be on display in the OCC Exhibit Area, ready for fans to ogle, pose with, or simply to enjoy a trip down memory lane with one of the best looking fantasy vehicles of the last 50 years.

In addition, making his first Candian convention appearance is Manu Bennett, best known as Crixus on Spartacus, Azog the Defiler in The Hobbit trilogy, and Slade Wilson (aka DC Comics’ Deathstroke) on the CW series Arrow.

All this plus, more comic book creators, including Ben Templesmith and Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Canadian celeb Liana K as co-host to The Masquerade, plus many events and activities planned throughout the weekend, including panels, workshops, concerts, screenings, comedy shows and more!