Comic Convention
MCM Comic Con Announces New Media Guest For October
He’s No Angel
The much anticipated MCM Comic Con is back this autumn, returning to London’s ExCeL from 28 – 30 October for an epic celebration of all things pop culture!
Get your costumes at the ready as the wait is nearly over for the next instalment of the UK’s biggest Comic Con event. Whether your passion is cosplay, video games, comics or movies, there is no better place to express yourself with a like-minded community than at MCM Comic Con.
Hot off the press and brand new for MCM London 2022, Michael Sheen, best known for his role as ultimate angel Aziraphale in the miniseries, Good Omens and the dark fantastic fantasy film Underworld will be appearing at MCM on both Saturday and Sunday for photograph and autograph opportunities. The hugely popular actor will be taking part in an exclusive spotlight panel too… more details coming soon!
Joining the all-star line-up will also be Anthony Daniels, best known for playing the much-loved C-3PO in all of the Star Wars episodes. Anthony will be appearing across all three days at MCM London Comic Con and meeting and greeting fans for exclusive photograph and autograph opportunities.
Todd Haberkorn, best known for his stellar acting in the Japanese anime series’ Fairy Tail and D.Gray Man, as well as the Japanese action role playing game Tales of Xillia, Todd will also be appearing at MCM all weekend – plenty of time to secure your slot to get a one of a kind photograph with your idol.
like of We Are Not Alone, the brand-new alien invasion comedy from Dave, anticipated horror film Prey For The Devlin, with actor Colin Salmon, and dark comedy film Hounded. If that’s not enough, Roll The Dice with RTDD will be putting on an actual play Dungeons and Dragons show for fans to enjoy.
If the guest line-up wasn’t enough, get ready for a jam packed show filled to the brim of exciting experiences! Don’t miss Cosplay Central, the hotspot for cosplayers of all ages and abilities, with exciting panels about creating your own costume from members of the cosplay community. Want to show off your love for cosplay? Why not enter the casual or kids cosplay showcases and have your moment on the catwalk. Experience the awe inspiring Cosplay Masquerade and this year’s very own Crown Championships of Cosplay final; the global celebration of cosplay craftsmanship. Don’t panic if your carefully crafted costume starts falling apart, just head to the cosplay hospital and get fixed up ready to get back on the show floor.
Included with your tickets are also a number of unforgettable panels from the likes of We Are Not Alone, the brand-new alien invasion comedy from Dave, as well as Prey For The Devlin with actor Colin Salmon, and dark comedy film Hounded. If that’s not enough, the panel Roll The Dice with RTDD will be putting on an actual play Dungeons and Dragons show for fans to enjoy.
Perfect for family fun…let your little superheroes explore their unrivalled passions in the Treehouse area. Unleash their creativity through face-painting, comic creation and mask making, plus a stand out programme of family-friendly interactive sessions and entertaining performances to keep little ones busy all weekend long. Plus kids under 10 go free with an adult ticket holder. Why not pick up a Family Passport from the Treehouse area to join an exciting scavenger hunt around the MCM show floor, with a chance to win tickets to the next show.
For the gaming lovers out there, the Side Quest area has everything from retro gaming consoles to Xbox’s, GameCube’s, PS2’s and 3’s, right through to trusty PCs. Live out your childhood as you enjoy the library of old school games in the Retro zone, or pull up a bean bag in the multiplayer lounge and go head-to-head with friends. For the serious gamers amongst you, unleash your competitive side and enter the Side Quest Classic Gaming Championship – you may even win tickets to the next MCM Comic Con.
For the role-playing fans, Imagination Gaming will be hosting a free-to-play tabletop gaming area that has something for everyone. Become the ultimate Dungeon Master with Dungeons & Dragons or show off your fan knowledge with movie themed board games, card games and more.
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If you’re still left wanting more, MCM Comic Con is hitting up NEC Birmingham on 11 – 13 November, so why not do it all over again?
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the events this year as digital tickets are also available for MCM London Comic Con, allowing you to enjoy the show from wherever you are this autumn. Popverse members and digital ticket holders can access most of the major panels live from our stages. Details coming soon.
Jenny Martin, Event Director at MCM Comic Con said: “After the sell-out success of our May show, we can’t wait to bring MCM Comic Con back to London for the second time this year! Everyone is welcome from first timers to loyal fans and we are so excited to celebrate all things pop culture. We have such an incredible selection of guests and panels in the pipe line with some incredible announcements still to come… it really won’t be one to miss.”
For more information visit the website www.mcmcomiccon.com
Tickets on-sale now for MCM Comic Con London in October at www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/tickets.html
About MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con is the leading pop culture event organiser in the UK, within ReedPop, dedicated to producing experiential fan events and bringing together a broad and creative scope of popular culture. The team at MCM are a diverse squad of event professionals with specialist superpowers, uniting to deliver innovative pop culture experiences. Ultimately, they are fellow fans devoted to celebrating fans and the world of pop culture. (www.mcmcomiccon.com)
About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions – the world’s leading event organiser. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events across the globe as well as a full service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events including: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, South and Australia, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), MCM Comic Con, BookCon, Eurogamer Expo (EGX),
Celebration, and ComplexCon. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop also runs and operates the Gamer Network and its portfolio of
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