Middle East Film and Comic Con is all set to take Dubai by storm! Described as the largest pop culture festival in the Middle East, from April 5 to 7, the Dubai World Trade Centre will be bursting to the seams with some of the world’s biggest names in film, TV, sci-fi, anime, manga, comics and more. Regional and international entertainment will get a new twist this year as there will be stars from Stranger Things, Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, Doctor Who, Power Rangers, Star Trek and more!
Comic Con is a multi-genre entertainment and comic convention held annually in various countries across the globe. It all started in San Diego, California, United States. The name, as given on its website, is Comic-Con International: San Diego; but it is commonly known simply as Comic-Con.
Comic Con started out as a forum to celebrate geek culture by allowing the big names from the world of science fiction, comics and entertainment to reach out to the fans. There’s a reason that you can go to one convention and see superheroes, wizards, spaceships, and zombies celebrated all in one place. Not so long ago, fans of any of these things didn’t have a place where they could share those interests.
It’s easy to cynically dismiss Comic Con as just corporate advertising for movies and shows, but that misses the point. The stories, characters, and worlds that nerds have loved for years have value, and now everyone can take part.
The list of celebrities is indeed impressive and covers the entire spectrum in the world of entertainment. Let us look at some of the big names, who will be thronging the venue.
Kristian Nairn is a Northern Irish actor and DJ and he has worked worldwide. Game of Thrones marks Nairn's first major acting role. He plays the role of the enigmatic fan favorite character, Hodor.
Adam Kubert is an American comics artist known for his work for publishers such as Marvel Comics and DC Comics, including work on Action Comics, Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine, The Incredible Hulk, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate X-Men, and Wolverine.
Natalia Dyer is an American actress known primarily for her role as "Nancy Wheeler" in the Netflix science fiction drama series Stranger Things.
Ezra Miller notably is “Barry Allen” a.k.a. “The Flash” in the DC Universe. Most recently, Miller starred in the Justice League film alongside Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, Ray Fisher, and Jason Momoa. Ezra’s character was first teased in Batman Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Jason David Frank is best known for his portrayal of Tommy Oliver, the original Green Ranger in Power Rangers.
He won acclaim for his performances in New Zealand films such as, The Price of Milk and Out of the Blue. He played the main character John Kennex in the short-lived television series, Almost Human. He also plays Skurge in the 2017 Marvel Studios film Thor: Ragnarok.
The Middle East Film & Comic Con returns for its seventh edition from 5-7 April 2018. It’s the largest pop culture event in the Middle East, and visitors will find a host of brands and celebrities from the worlds of film, television, comics, and more. So, if you are looking for some fun, and you live in Dubai, you know where to head!
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