Awesome Con's annual convention returns to D.C. this weekend, bringing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate their favorite comics, movies, television shows, books, toys, games, cosplay, and more.

“People just really wanna go to their happy place right now,” says Heather Barnes. “And Awesome Con is a happy place for a lot of people. Some people look forward to it all year lon ...

Orlando Bloom joined some of his former 'Lord of the Rings' castmates at Awesome Con 2025 to share memories from their time ...

WASHINGTON — Awesome Con, D.C.’s massive celebration of pop culture, is preparing to blast the doors off the Walter E. Washington Convention Center this weekend — and this year’s event ...

Thousands are expected to let their geek flags fly this weekend in the nation’s capital at Awesome Con. For the 11th year, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center plays host to D.C.’s ...

Orlando Bloom reminisces about his transformative experience shooting 'The Lord of the Rings' alongside iconic figures.

Hey you guys, here’s the truth! The cast of “The Goonies” shut down a long-standing rumor about the 1985 adventure comedy as they reunited at Awesome Con in Washington, DC, on Saturday.

Steve Burns, Donovan Patton and Josh Dela Cruz of 'Blue's Clues' got together for a panel at Awesome Con 2025 over the weekend in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Explore the DMV this weekend by heading out to Petalpalooza or perhaps, Awesome Con is more your thing. No matter what you choose, there is plenty for everyone: Saturday ...

Rey Arzeno and Eric Guerrero's interpretations of superheroes as gay beefcake are highly stylized works, bursting with color and vibrancy.

Some of the original stars of "The Goonies" appeared on the "Today" show to talk about the movie's enduring appeal and ...

Also, two homegrown events—Awesome Con and Words, Beats, and Life Festival—offer entertainment for music and pop culture fans. Make and taste matza ice box cakes with Pastry Chef Rochelle Cooper at ...