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Sunday Highlights at MCM Comic Con
London, Thursday 8 May: With not long to go until MCM Comic Con returns to Excel London from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May, ReedPop is proud to present a huge range of programming and experiences that attendees will be able to enjoy on the Sunday, for those who may not be able to attend all three days of the show.
There will be a wide variety of content across 20 stages and feature areas available for guests to watch and participate in, such as:
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Extra Lives - Interactive Video Game Concert
- Fringe Stage, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- The world's first Audience RPG; an immersive play-along adventure featuring live music from classic console games.
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Dragon Ball with Aaron Dismuke and Paul Castro Jr.
- Centre Stage, 1:00pm-1:45pm
- Unleash the power within, as Aaron Dismuke and Paul Castro Jr. deep dive into Dragon Ball, rock the dragon and answer your burning questions!
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On The Sofa with Patton Oswalt
- Main Stage, 1:00pm-1:45pm
- To celebrate his upcoming comic, Minor Threats, join Patton as he goes behind the scenes of his career as a comic author, comedian, acting in Marvel and animated favourites.
- This panel requires a reservation.
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Go Go Power Rangers!
- Main Stage, 2:15pm-3:00pm
- They've got a power and a force that you've never seen before! Join the Power Rangers cast Steve Cardenas, Karan Ashley and Walter Jones as they hit the Main Stage this May.
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Video Game AMA with Josh Wichard and George Taylor
- Centre Stage, 3:45pm-4:30pm
- Is video game acting your true calling? Want to know more about how to use your voice and body to bring animation and characters to life? Learn from some of the best with George Taylor and Josh Wichard as they give their top tips and answer your burning questions!
Guests will be able to meet some of their film and television heroes for photo-ops and signings on Sunday, such as:
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Jonny Brugh
- Jonny is best known for his role as Deacon Brücke, the suave and cocky 183-year-old German Vampire currently residing in Wellington, New Zealand in the 2014 cult classic mockumentary film, What We Do in the Shadows. After working with Taika Waititi on What We Do in the Shadows, Jonny has since reunited with the director for an appearance as the god Rapu in Taika’s 2022 film, Thor: Love and Thunder.
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Kimiko Glenn
- Kimiko has had an extensive acting career across animation, theatre and film, most recently bringing to life the demon maid, Nifty, and the cannibal sinner, Susan, in Hazbin Hotel. Kimiko will also be known for starring in Orange Is The New Black as the talkative and kind inmate, Brook Soso. In addition to her television roles, Kimiko has also lent her vocal talents to films, voicing Peni Parker in the Spider-verse series.
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Blake Roman
- Blake is an actor and musician, whose voice can be recognised as that of the stylish and sarcastic sinner, Angel Dust, in Hazbin Hotel. Alongside this, Blake has also appeared on stage as Chopin in the Broadway production of Harmony.
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Nadji Jeter
- Nadji not only provided the voice for Miles Morales, but also the motion capture, lending his unique essence to the character. His outstanding performance in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 bagged him a BAFTA for best Performer in a Leading Role in 2024. Along with his award-winning gaming credits, Nadji has also made a splash on screen as Andre Mckenzie in Grown Ups (1 & 2) and has guest starred in episodes of the hit medical drama series, Grey’s Anatomy.
Alongside all the exciting celebrities and stage shows, fans will also be able to meet their favourite authors and artists, such as:
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Connie Glynn
- Connie Glynn is a writer who lives in London with her mischievous cats. Known for weaving magical worlds filled with mystery and romance she is the author of the international bestselling series The Rosewood Chronicles. Her highly anticipated new book The Cursed Melodies marks the start of a whirlwind dark fantasy adventure.
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Derek Landy
- Derek Landy lives near Dublin. Before writing his children's story about a sharply-dressed skeleton detective he wrote the screenplays for a zombie movie and a murderous horror film. "I think my career-guidance teacher is spinning in her grave" he says "or she would be if she were dead."
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Elena Vitagliano
- Italian manga artist based in London who has a unique flair for capturing human emotions through her manga. She was drawn to the art form early on, nourished by a love for Japanese animation. This passion propelled her to pursue East Asian Studies and spend a year absorbing culture and honing skills in Tokyo.
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Tyler Kirkham
- Tyler Kirkham is a renowned professional comic book artist and creator. He began his career by creating comics for a local newspaper and flourished under the guidance of legendary artist Marc Silvestri, earning him a full-time position at Top Cow Studios.
MCM Comic Con is the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture, playing host to a packed schedule of celebrity guests, insightful panels and unforgettable experiences. The convention will return to Excel London from Friday 23rd May to Sunday 25th May, after welcoming hundreds of thousands of dedicated fans across three shows throughout 2024.
Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as Reedpop reveals more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to MCM Comic Con May. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
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About MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at Excel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.
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About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and 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 in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)
