Category: Events

D23 Expo 2013: Marvel and Disney tease “something weird” coming

Weird Teaser D23

Something weird this way comes! Or at least to the D23 Expo this weekend, the biennial Disney fan event, held this year at the Anaheim Convention Center from 9 – 11 August. Marvel have sent out a single image teasing an announcement or promo happening at the expo this weekend, and all we know is that …

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Oz Comic-Con 2014: William Shatner and Gigi Edgley added to Brisbane/Sydney

Oz Comic-Con 2014: William Shatner Gigi Edgley

The Oz Comic-Con announcements just keep on coming! This afternoon, the gang at OCC announced that 2013 guest William Shatner will be returning to our shores. Joining him with be Gigi Edgley, also for the same leg of the tour. William Shatner needs very little introduction, and delighted crowds in Melbourne last month with tales of …

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Oz Comic-Con 2014: Jason Momoa and Chris Judge added to Brisbane/Sydney

Oz Comic-Con 2014 - Jason Momoa and Chris Judge

Oz Comic-Con has announced that actors Jason Momoa and Chris Judge have been added to the new Brisbane and Sydney legs of our favourite ‘Con next September. Momoa is perhaps best known for his roles in Stargate: Atlantis, Conan and Game of Thrones, while Judge is most recognisable from his recurring role as Teal’c in Stargate SG-1. …

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GRAPHIC 2013: Grant Morrison, Gerard Way, Art Spiegelman and Dave McKean at Sydney Opera House in October

Graphic 2013

Returning for another year is GRAPHIC, a weekend of graphic storytelling, animation and music at the Sydney Opera House on 4 – 7 October. This year’s lineup includes an all award-winning line-up of Grant Morrison, ex-My Chemical Romance frontman and writer Gerard Way, the legendary Art Spiegelman and artist Dave McKean. There’s even a live …

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Oz Comic-Con 2014: Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne and Brad Walker for Adelaide/Perth

Oz Comic-Con 2014: Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne and Brad Walker

Oz Comic-Con 2013 is barely behind us, indeed it was only a few weeks ago, but the ever-expanding Australian ‘con is already booking in guests for the 2014 circuit. TV and film actors and Sanctuary co-stars Amanda Tapping and Robin Dunne will hit our shores for the Perth and Adelaide shows, along with comic book …

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SMASH! 2013: Manga and anime show returns to Sydney in August

SMASH! 2014 Sydney Manga and Anime Show

It’s only a few weeks to go until the 7th SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show, is ready to dominate Sydney’s pop-culture scene on 10 August  2013 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (Darling Harbour). If you buy your tickets before the end of July, you’ll get them at the discounted price. High profile guests in …

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SDCC 2013: Marvel shows off ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘Thor: The Dark World’ and ‘Captain America’ props

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014 Film) - Star-Lord's helmet

We know that there have been stack of photos of these props floating around the Interwebs since the last week. Now Marvel.com has released some hi-res looks at the props from the upcoming releases of Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor: The Dark World and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The Guardians of the Galaxy photos …

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Behind the Panels Video Special: Supanova 2013 – The Sydney Cosplayers

Supanova 2013 Video Special - Sydney Cosplayers

Last month we hit up Supanova Sydney, where thousands of fans, cosplayers and other punters turned up to line the curved walls of The Dome at Olympic Park in Sydney. One of our favourite things is seeing all of the cosplayers who are enthusiastically showing their geek pride. Richard and David chatted with some good …

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SDCC 2013 Highlights: News from Comic-Con International in San Diego

SDCC 2013: Comic-Con International in San Diego

So another Comic-Con International in San Diego has come and gone, and whether you could be there or not, the Monday following such an event should be declared a geek public holiday. The sheer amount of news leading up to and coming out of the ‘Con is a little hard to digest, so we’ve made it …

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SDCC 2013: Marvel announces ‘Amazing X-Men’, ‘Longshot Saves The Marvel Universe’ and more comics

Amazing X-Men #1

More comics news (shock horror!) emerged from the Comic-Con International in San Diego, as senior editor Nick Lowe, Brian Michael Bendis, Paul Cornell, Gerry Duggan, Peter David, Sam Humphries, Chris Hastings, Terry Dodson and Brian Posehn took to the stage for the Marvel Comics X-Men panel. The two big announcements of the panel were the new series Amazing …

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SDCC 2013: New ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ concept art and press release revealed

Guardians of the Galaxy concept art - SDCC 2013

On a day of far too many announcements to mention, Marvel Studios have also released a Comic-Con International in San Diego exclusive piece of concept art showing off the whole Guardians of the Galaxy team. The press release also confirms Glenn Close as Nova Prime. Unlike the original concept art, this features redesigned costumes for …

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