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Monday, July 21, 2025

Halo Fan Expo Dallas 2025

I have never played Halo. I know its HUGELY popular. I have watched a few of the animated movies. And I watched the Live action TV series. It’s good.

Fan Expo had both Jen Taylor and Steve Downes for this convention. They do a lot of shows. This time, I had the time to stand in their long lines.

I got Jen first. She was wearing a mask. She also had a headset on to chat though a speaker next to her. I thought it was a great idea. The volume was set low for privacy. There is so much background noise at a show, it’s often hard to hear.  She added it helped prevent voice strain.  Being a voice actor, it’s not good to hurt the voice and be out of work.


We chatted. Then she asked if she could add a quote. I love what she wrote.

Next was Steve. His voice carried over the crowd. No head set for him. He had a nice selection of table photos. I liked this one best…but he did have one with part of the ringworld showing that caught my eye.

We shook. He signed. He added a quote. Another one I really like. It reminds me of something we said in Krav Maga: Stay Strong.  Basically meaning: finish the fight.

AH

Friday, July 18, 2025

Elisabeth Shue Fan Expo Dallas 2025

This is another celeb I actually wanted to get two photos signed. Really, I don’t do this. And to do it twice at the same show is extremely unusual. But I wanted two autographs from Elisabeth Shue.

When I walked up to Elisabeth, she had her phone out and watching a tennis match. I don’t follow tennis but figured it was a grand slam event. I opened with a question asking if she was a big tennis fan. She sheepishly responded she was for this game (or is it a match?). Her daughter was playing and it had just started and she never missed a game.

We both paused as she watched a few more seconds of her daughter.  A marvel of technology. Could this have been done 10 years ago? I’m happy she got to see some of her daughter’s game…or is it a match?

I handed over a poster that I was getting signed for a buddy. She knew exactly what do.

Then I handed over my Adventures in Babysitting 8x10. It’s the iconic shocked look; eye wide open. When I think of her, I think this movie and that scene.

The next photo I got signed was from The Boys. It is a crazy show and I’m embarrassed to admit to enjoying it. Sometimes, it makes me want to shower afterward.

After she was done, I walked away and she got to watch a little more tennis before the next fan stepped up.

AH

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Heather Locklear Fan Expo Dallas 2025

I think the only show I watched that had Heather Locklear in it was Spin City and Swamp Thing 2. She seemed to be on every magazine cover or talk show for years, so I knew who she was.  And yes, I’ll admit I was looking forward to seeing her in person.

She wore a small sequined cowboy hat. Her smile and the twinkle in her eyes haven’t changed. Dare I say I was charmed? (I paused to check if The Wife is near….) Yes, I was charmed.

We chatted. I told her The Wife knew her from Dynasty. I remembered her from Sin City. Her eyes popped wide and said she as so excited that Michael J Fox was here too! She couldn’t wait to see him.

When I got home, The Wife wanted to know the details about seeing Heather.  And while I had a table photo signed, The Wife thought it was a great photo.  Nice to have that blessing.

AH

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Huey Lewis Fan Expo Dallas 2025

Since Fan Expo had a Back to the Future Reunion at this convention, it made sense for Huey Lewis to attend the show.

I was able to get in and out fairly quick. He had a line most of the weekend. The long line made sense. He was huge in the 80’s and Back to the Future was huge. He is linked to the movie because of the songs but also because of the era.

I was happy he had photos to sign. I didn’t bring an album or DVD from the movie but a lot of people did. I’m really happy with this photo.

AH

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Beckin Meyer and Seth Green Fan Expo Dallas 2025

Beckin Meyer was a minor challenge to get. I would see him at his table and when I was done with someone else and headed that way, he was gone. It happened a few times over the weekend.

When we finally met, it was quick and simple.

He was seated next to Seth Green.  They had some shtick going on at the show. They would photo bomb each other’s selfies. When a fan asked for a photo, Beckin or Seth would cough or grumble or hiss and the other would look up and position themselves into the photo. Silly and fun and a neat bonus for the fans.

Seth Green had a long line. He was chatty with everyone. I mentioned I saw him one time as SDCC. It was a Robot Chicken signing. A fan asked him to sign her arm. She wanted to make a tattoo out of his autograph. I added that he made sure the signature ‘good’ so the tattoo artist had something to work with.  He mentioned how nervous he was. He reminded me he practiced signing a few times to make sure it looked good.

I was surprised he remembered that. I forgotten he practiced. And it was pretty cool we shared that experience.

AH

Monday, July 14, 2025

Christina Ricci Fan Expo Dallas 2025

I have been looking forward to getting Christina Ricci’s signature for a long time. I have to admit, I had a hard time finding a photo I liked. I usually think of Addams Family but the selection I could find was lacking. I didn’t go with my first choice.

I do enjoy the TV series, Yellowjackets. It is so odd. And her character is so odd. That was the direction I went.

I try to stay away from black sharpies as it’s boring. With this photo, it fits with the black jacket she is wearing.

AH

Friday, July 11, 2025

Bones Fan Expo Dallas 2025

Yes, let me say this up front, I only watched 1 episode of Bones. It was the cross over episode with Sleepy Hollow. I liked Sleepy Hollow a lot. What I saw did not encourage me to watch more…but that is my issue and not yours.  Millions of people watched Bones each week and loved it.

Fan Expo had BOTH Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz. They both had long lines. The fans showed up. For David, I dare say, the Bones fans far out numbers the Buffy/Angle fans.

Emily was sweet. She smiled and chatted a little with people. I don’t think she had done a lot of conventions but she seemed comfortable with the crowds and process.

I’m pretty sure David had been through the Creation Convention mill, so he is used to big crowds. He gave everyone a quick second or too.


I’m more of an Angel fan. I really had a hard time deciding on a photo. I did something I rarely do. I got 2 photos signed. The first photo was more of a typical photo from me. The background that wasn’t too busy with a nice area to sign. I like the Wolfram and Hart sign in the background. David knew exactly where to sign.

The second photo is from a silly cutesy episode. It’s a fun episode. An episode to lighten the mood of several dark episodes. I was not seeking this image out. It found me and I debated it on spending the extra money to get this signed. However, we all know I have an addiction and it was added to list.


I handed the Muppet image over and David stared and snorted a short laugh. I apologized and said it talked to me.  He laughed again and signed. He mentioned he hadn’t seen that in a LOOOONG time. I left feeling pretty good.  Then I saw a lady standing deeper in the line with the actually Muppet Angel in a box to get signed.

Oh well, not as unique as I hoped, but I got my autographs.

AH

Thursday, July 10, 2025

John Boyega Fan Expo Dallas 2025

I was excited to see John Boyega’s name added to the guest list. He’s a big name from the Star Wars Universe. Better yet, I didn’t have to travel for hours to get him.

The line was long. He was quick as he was trying to get to as many people as possible before a break or photo op. I appreciate that.

He did look up before signing. We had the standard: Hi, how are you? Welcome to Dallas exchange.

Then he signed and I moved off to the next person. Before putting the photo away, I did look at the photo for a while. I really like it. I love the color. The placement was good. The only way to make it better would be with the whole signature in the sky. But I really like the result.

AH

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Parker Posey Fan Expo Dallas 2025

It seems Park Posey and I are big Lost in Space fans. She was spending time with everyone and finding common ground. Everyone left with a smile. Our common ground was Lost in Space.

When I handed over the photo, she looked up and said she used to get up early in the morning and switch on the TV to watch Lost in Space reruns as a kid. I smiled as it was kind of the same for me. My favorite show is Star Trek but I spent hundreds of hours watching reruns of Lost in Space, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants. They fueled my childhood need for sci-fi, albeit bad sci-fi.

Before she signed, she said this needed a quote. I don’t think she ever said ‘Danger Will Robinson’ in the reboot, but it is such an iconic phrase that it fits. I was happy with the interaction and the quote.

AH

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Christopher Mintz-Plasse Fan Expo Dallas 2025

I saw the Kick Ass panel at SDCC many years ago. I saw the movie and I watched the sequel. I think of Kick Ass whenever I see ChristopherMint-Plasse instead of Superbad.

Christopher was nice. He liked the photo. It was quick and friendly. Then I was on my way.

AH