PORTLAND, Ore. - s4story -- FAN EXPO events are all about unique experiences and lasting memories. In that spirit, FAN EXPO Portland has unveiled an array of panel programming sessions ranging from An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years, a once-in-a-quarter-century celebration featuring Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood, to celebrity Q&As, industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative panels from all areas of pop culture, Friday through Sunday, January 16-18 at the Oregon Convention Center.

From show opening at 3 p.m. on Friday all the way through closing on Sunday at 5 p.m., all day and into the night, more than 125 panels, screenings and meetups make up the exclusive schedule of interactive sessions.

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And while the diverse slate promises something for everyone, fans have been buzzing in particular about the 'Hobbits' panel on Saturday, January 17, at 7:30 p.m. and the live art showdown Comics Xplosion on Saturday, January 17, at 8 p.m. at the Red Carpet on site.

FAN EXPO Portland programming operates multiple rooms throughout all three days during show hours and into the evenings. In addition to sessions with stars like Mike Colter (Luke Cage, Men in Black³), Josh Holloway (Lost, Yellowstone), the Star Trek trio of Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden and Walter Koenig, the Harry Potter duo of Matthew Lewis and Bonnie Wright and many others, there are dozens of informative, entertaining panels by superstar creators as well as cosplay, gaming, trivia, film, horror, podcasts, screenings and other pop culture themed sessions, many conducted by Portland-based organizations.

Fans can review the entire event schedule at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpoportland/our-schedule/.

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Friday:

• 3:30 p.m., TMNT: Heroes in a Half Shell, Main Theater
• 4:45 p.m., Exploring The Star Trek Universe: Q&A with Gates McFadden and Walter Koenig, Main Theater
• 5 p.m., The One Piece Is Real! Q&A With Eric Vale, Theater 2
• 8-10 p.m., Docking Bay 45 & Legion Sabers on Ice After Party (942 Lloyd Center)

Saturday:

• 11 a.m., One Journey, Many Worlds With Elijah Wood, Main Theater
• 12:15 p.m., Lost with Josh Holloway, Dominic Monaghan and Francois Chau, Main Theater
• 12:45 p.m., Feeling Super: Representation of Mental Health in Pop Culture, Room B110
• 2:45 p.m. Welcome To Hell: Hazbin Hotel Q&A

Sunday:

• 11 a.m., The Princess Bride: As You Wish with Cary Elwes, Main Theater
• 1:30 p.m., Star Trek: Starfleet Legends
• 5 p.m., Drink & Draw

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