by Krista | Jul 30, 2025 | Celebrities, Cosplay, MAIN PAGE, Past Cosplay Guests
Every story needs a villain, and in ThunderCon’s story, that villain is Steve Zmijak, aka Doctor Stevil. A cosplayer and actor, Stevil has become a popular addition to ThunderCon since he first attended as a guest in 2018, bringing fun and laughter to attendees in costume as Doctor Stevil himself, Gru, Barney Rubble, Uncle Fester and Charlie Brown.
His acting credits include background appearances on Stargate SG-1 and Out There with Melissa DiMarco, and The Long Ride Home, which is currently being filmed in the Chatham region, and has become a recurring character on a series of short films by Youtuber Andreas Eskander.
For 2025, Stevil plans to reveal a new character he will be bringing to life at ThunderCon’s Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday, September 20th and 21st. Tickets are on sale now online at www.thundercon.ca, or you can purchase them at select retail outlets in Thunder Bay.
by Krista | Jul 29, 2025 | Celebrities, MAIN PAGE
A Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday wouldn’t be complete without a guest from the past. Which is why ThunderCon is very excited to announce that documentary producer and TREKtivism podcast host Matt Cimone will be returning to celebrate with us.
At the first ThunderCon, which took place what feels like a lifetime ago in 2015, Matt (who grew up in Thunder Bay) was the FIRST EVER GUEST and showcased his documentary Chasing Atlantis. He has returned several times since, including in 2024 with his co-producer, Paul Muzzin, and moderated the TREKtivism panel.
Tickets are on sale now online at www.thundercon.ca, or you can purchase them at select retail outlets in Thunder Bay.
by Krista | Jun 28, 2025 | Celebrities, MAIN PAGE
In half the time that ThunderCon has existed, actor Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat has quickly established himself as a talent within the film and television industry. Notably with roles that saw him facing off against everyone’s favourite extraterrestrial trophy hunter in 2022’s ‘Prey’ and playing an integral role as a player turned coach of the Sudbury Bulldogs in Crave TV’s critically acclaimed hit series ‘Shorsey’. ThunderCon, Thunder Bay’s premiere and longest running pop culture convention, is beyond excited to bring this champion of the NOSHO to OURSHO for a very special Wibbly-Wobbly-Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday September 20-21.
“Thunder Bay can’t get enough of hockey, and so many people in this city cannot help but tell you their favourite quote from the latest season of Shorsey,” says Chair Amanda Capar. “Harlan is a standout from that show, which has joined the ranks of so many revered Canadian-centric shows such as Degrassi, Trailer Park Boys, North of 60 and Shorsey’s predecessor Letterkenny.”
Kytwayhat’s fall appearance at ThunderCon continues the convention’s tradition of featuring guests who trigger nostalgia and are part of the zeitgeist of our collective culture. His other credits include: Tribal, Warrior Strong, Anywhere – A Metaphysical Love Story, and Die Alone.
With over 3000 attendees in 2024 and a hunger to showcase Canadian talent through Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat, along with the previous guest announcement of sci-fi, horror and fantasy icon Doug Jones, ThunderCon’s leadership team is optimistic about setting new attendance records in 2025.
by Ziggy | May 3, 2025 | Celebrities
It takes considerable talent to stand out as a performer who has made over 150 appearances in film and television, but it takes incredible talent to do much of that while under several layers of makeup and prosthetics.
With several accolades for his work, actor, contortionist and mime artist Doug Jones has proven just that, and this fall he will be at ThunderCon’s very special Wibbly-Wobbly-Timey-Wimey 10th Birthday, September 20-21.
“For many of us in the ThunderCon family, having Doug as a guest is a dream come true,” says ThunderCon Chair Amanda Capar. “His incredible career of bringing amazing characters to life onscreen, along with his innate ability to bring joy to fans at conventions, makes him the ideal guest for ThunderCon.”
Last year, more than 3000 people came out to celebrate their fandoms, and for 2025, with the star power of Doug Jones, ThunderCon’s leadership team is looking forward to continuing the events’ year-over-year growth by setting new attendance records once again.
Jones’ fall appearance at ThunderCon will make him one of the most high-profile celebrity guests the event has hosted since its inception ten years ago. His film and television credits include several collaborations with director Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, and The Shape of Water), Hocus Pocus, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Tank Girl, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Trek: Discovery, The Strain and much more.
More guests and attractions are set to be announced throughout the summer in the lead up to ThunderCon 2025.
