Press Release:
Second Annual FannibalFest Will Take Place October 2018 in Toronto
Fans of the TV series ‘Hannibal’ (known as Fannibals) started the convention in 2017
TORONTO, ON, July, 2018 – The second annual FannibalFest will take place from
October 11 – 14, 2018 at the Marriott Toronto Airport hotel.
Although the show went off the air in 2015, the Fannibals’ love remains strong, and it is
this enthusiasm that’s at the heart of FannibalFest Toronto. Last year’s special guests
included actor Aaron Abrams (Blindspot), Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall),
Demore Barnes (12 Monkeys), and Martha DeLaurentiis (Red Dragon)
FannibalFest 2018 offers a wide variety of fun-filled, fan-centric events and activities,
including:
- This year’s lineup of special guests includes Hannibal Cast Members Scott
Thompson (Jimmy Price), Aaron Abrams (Brian Zeller), Hettienne Park (Beverly
Katz), Hannibal Director Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice), artist and Hannibal food
stylist Janice Poon (The Handmaid’s Tale, American Gods), Hannibal
fights/stunts coordinator Master Tommy Chang (X-Men, Robocop), and horror
baker extraordinaire Annabel de Vetten (Conjurer’s Kitchen). Look for additional
guest appearance announcements in the weeks to come. - An exclusive “Eat the Rude” dinner hosted by Hannibal Food Stylist Janice Poon
- Fan-led panels, a cosplay competition, and Hannibal props exhibit
- Toronto Hannibal scene shoot site location bus tours
- Vendor and artist tables
FannibalFest 2018 is an annual Hannibal convention held in North America for fans
(“Fannibals”) of the 2013 – 2015 television series created by Bryan Fuller. The convention is managed by a non-profit group comprised of fans of the series.
