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Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo is an annual multi-genre fan convention in Calgary, Canada.

Focusing on several genera such as comic books, horror, science fiction/fantasy, film/television anime among others, the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo has expanded over the years to include a larger range of pop culture and fandom elements, including more popular film and television stars.

Programming
Along with panels, seminars, and workshops with comic book professionals, there are previews of upcoming feature films, portfolio review sessions with top comic book and video game companies, and evening events such as the Masquerade (a costume contest), special screenings and the Diamond Distribution Industry Night Dinner and Reception for industry professionals only.

Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo features a large floorspace for exhibitors as well as a large autographs area. Also, an Artists Alley where comic book artists exhibit, sign autographs, sell or do free sketches. A gaming area for both board games and video games is featured as well.

History
The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo was first held in 1996 and has expanded considerably since then, now filling the entire BMO center and Stampede Corral.

Issues
Capacity attendance at Fan Expo Canada in 2005 has raised crowding issues. Concerns have been that the event is possibly too big for the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, even though they have moved to the largest halls in the facility. The worry of fans is that the event will sell out and potential attendees will be denied entry as has happened at similar events such as the New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con International. Other documented issues include online harassment of attendees and threatening dealers (see external links and references).

The 2010 event left thousands of fans standing outside as capacity became an issue, many waiting several hours for re-entry. At one point during Saturday afternoon organizers announced (to a small group by the doors) that they would not be letting anyone else in, including those who had purchased tickets in advance, but the majority of fans remained unaware of this and continued to line up in ignorance until word-of-mouth reached them. Eventually they announced that they would be staying open an extra hour to try to accommodate the lines, though many had waited for more than 2 hours for re-entry.

Due to additional space, more staff, a new advanced ticketing system, expanded hours and the additional day added to the event, capacity issues were avoided in 2011.

Criticism
Overcrowding in 2012

Media articles
2007 and earlier:
 * Documentation of harassment issues and news video of weapons arrest in 2004
 * 5 reasons to/not to go to Fan Expo Canada by Torontoist, August 2006
 * Interview with former Paradise Co-Promoter (now expo employee) Kevin Boyd and re: the con war, August 2007
 * Listing of Sequential Comics Fan Expo Canada 2007 Show Reports

2008 to present:
 * Cronenberg gets heroes welcome at hometown Fan Expo Canada. The Toronto Star, August 23, 2010
 * Zombies, Heroes and Villains gather at Fan Expo Canada, The Toronto Sun, August 27, 2010
 * Fan Expo Canada generates long lines. CBC News, August 28, 2010
 * Disney's Tron:Legacy revealed at Fan Expo Canada in 3D! Comic Book Resources, August 28, 2010
 * Adam West and William Shatner drop in to Fan Expo Canada CTV News, August 29th, 2010
 * Phasers on stunned as Fan Expo Canada disappoints sci-fi devotees, The Toronto Star, August 30, 2010
 * Sci-Fi fans fume over sold out Fan Expo Canada, The Toronto Star, August 31, 2010
 * Stan Lee guest of Honour at Fan Expo Canada, Comic Book Resources, August 31, 2010