Posts tagged with "Expo"
Danny Devito “The Lorax” Panel and Free Signing at MCM Expo!
Interview with Tab Kimpton
Of the many people who have stalls at the MCM Expo in London this May, most will be skilled at one art. The artist at Artists Alley, the plushie makers and the jewellery makers. The list goes on and on. I was recently able to talk to Tab Kimpton, who will not only be bringing his comic series to the event, but also has expertise in cosplaying, prop design, and many other things. In this interview we discussed his comics, his future plans, what...
Announcement of Video Games at May’s London MCM Expo
One of the biggest reasons many people come to the MCM Expo is for video games. It’s often a good opportunity to play a host of unreleased titles from some of the industry’s top developers. Here are some of the video games confirmed to be appearing at the upcoming London MCM Expo in May.
• We have the UK’s first chance to play the stylish new zombie-hunting Xbox 360 and PS3 action game, Lollipop Chainsaw.
• We also...
Michael Sinterniklaas and Stephanie Sheh Hosting Q&A
In just over three weeks time it will be time for the May MCM Expo in London, and the guest announcements are coming in thick and fast. The latest guests to be announced are voice actors Michael Sinterniklaas (One Piece, Naruto Shippuden) and Stephanie Sheh (Naruto Shippuden, Bleach, K-On!). Michael and Stephanie will be hosting a Q&A to promote the worldwide release of anime film “Welcome To The Space Show”, as well as signing for free on...
Falling Skies Stars Seychelle Gabriel and Sarah Carter at May Expo
Further to the recent guest announcements made by Stuart Claw and Granny Gertrude on The MCM Buzz podcast, The MCM Buzz is pleased to announce that two of the stars of the hit TNT series Falling Skies, Seychelle Gabriel (Princess Yue – The Last Airbender, Asami Sato – The legend of Korra) who plays Lourdes and Sarah Carter (Alicia Baker – Smallville, Shaina – Final Destination 2) who plays Margaret, will both be guests at this May’s...
Ali Hillis Attending May MCM Expo in London
For all you Final Fantasy XIII or Mass Effect Fans out there I have some exciting news. Ali Hillis, voice of Lightning in final fantasy XIII and Dr Liara T’Soni in Mass Effect, will be a guest at the May MCM Expo.
Ali has been a voice actor in a great number of games, most recently voicing Palutena in Kid Icarus: Uprising, and will be doing signings throughout the event.
Are you excited to meet Ali? Do you have a favourite character...
Letraset Announces the May Manga Alley Art Competition
The May MCM Expo is quickly drawing closer and details of some of the fantastic events and competitions that are going to be available are starting to trickle out. And speaking of trickling out, I am pleased to be able to announce that Letraset will once again be hosting the Manga Alley Art Competition, and this May’s theme is ‘Splish-Splash’.
It could be boats, submarines, fish, bathtubs, a water based mech or pretty much anything related...
Interview with Eurocosplay 2011 winner Xaerael
Cosplay comes in all shapes and sizes, and Cosplayers come in all levels of expertise. From those who buy costumes, to those who enter high level competitions, and beginners learning to make their own costumes and are looking to improve, the MCM Expo has room for everyone. In 2011, the UK EuroCosplay representative Xaerael (aka Neil Lockwood) and his Skeksis costume went on to win first place as the EuroCosplay champion. He was nice enough to chat...
Cosplay, Why So Serious?
Cosplay, Why So Serious? Expos and conventions are a way of life for many people. You pour large amounts of money into getting in and moving around the area, spend days or months at a time preparing your look and even create specialised products for sale. As with many of these types of events, you get people who go simply for the sheer fun of it, people who will throw on a painted cardboard box and become a box of Pocky.
These conventioneers are...
The Predators Gather at Birmingham Expo
That rattle you just heard, that was the cue to get to the chopper, because this planet has become a game reserve. And what’s hunting you is one ugly son of a… okay so I won’t finish that quote, But I’m sure you can see that something epic and Predator related is coming your way. And it’s closer than you think!
This coming MCM Expo event at the NEC in Birmingham will be host to the first mass gathering of Predator cosplayers from the UK, and...
