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Bristol International Comic Expo - 9th 11th May 2008 - Promoting Literacy and the visual Arts

SATURDAY - 10.00am - 6.00pm.....................................................SUNDAY - 10.30am - 5.00pm

Press Registration:

Register now for your 2008 Comic Expo Press Pass! Press Passes will only be issued upon confirmation of press status. Press passes will not be mailed but will be available from the Info Table at the entrance of the Exhibition Hall. To register and for queries contact:
David Morris Email: dmorris_comicexpo@fsmail.net

Cosplay - Competition Now Open!

CosplayCosplay Competition + Masquerade:

Those Awesome people over at Orang Utan Comics are running a blog containing the rules, entry forms and details of the star presenters and judges!

Hurry on over to http://www.myspace.com/bicefilmnight to enter!

Entries are now closed.

News!

GUEST ADDITIONS: MIKE McKONE, DAVID LLOYD, CHRIS WESTON, SI SPURRIER, BOO COOK, BEN OLIVER and more see Guest Page.

CBBC to visit Expo!

CBBCCBBCChildrens BBC TV are coming to the Expo looking for children to take part in

"The Ultimate Superhero"

Have you always dreamed of being a Superhero?

What would your superhero name be?
What would your costume look like?
What superpowers would you have?

Do you think you've got what it takes to go head to head with other Superhero wannabes?
CBBC are looking for children aged between 9 and 13 to turn themselves into unique, original, never seen before Superheroes to take part in a brand new CBBC show hosted by Sam and Mark...
And they're coming to the Bristol Comic Expo as part of their search!
They'll be at the Comic Expo on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May!

DC Vertigo Wildstorm

Portfollio Sessions: DC, Vertigo and Wildstorm Editors EDDIE BERGANZA KAREN BERGER and HANK KANALZ will be holding portfolio reviews during the show. A unique chance for artists in the UK. Places will be limited and those wanting to attend should register at the show. Registration will be on the day only. Times to be confirmed.
 

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Goodie Bags:
As is now traditional for Bristol 500 Goodie bags will be given away over the weekend. Sponsored by Forbidden Planet (London). Advance Ticket holders and the first attendees will be able to pick up a goodie bag. Contents will be announced shortly.

 

 

Dark Horse Give-a-Way

Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics HUGE FREE COMIC BOOK DAY GIVE- A - WAY at the DARK HORSE BOOTH!

With signings over the weekend from IAN EDGINTON, D'ISRAELI & ROB WILLIAMS

BlinkTwice BLINK TWICE and you'll miss it: Blink Twice are proud to announce that the Bristol Comic Convention will host the exclusive launch of their new title, Malcolm Magic - the Big Kahuna Collection. Gathering together all twelve issues of the award winning series, the Tusk special, a complete cover gallery and a stunning wealth of bonus material, this perfect bound 304 page trade paperback is truly the one to rule them all! This limited edition gem will be available on May 10th where you’ll be able to get your copies signed by the creators. Additional exclusives to be revealed at the weekend so hurry over and meet the team!
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Imagine FX will be holding live drawing demo sessions on a Wacom/plasma TV at their stand throughout the weekend.

ImagineFX is the magazine for fantasy, sci-fi and comic artists!

Come to our stand and learn the secrets of top digital artists...
Watch live painting demos from:

Come and check out our latest issue of ImagineFX.
This issue comes with a free comiczine that's packed full of the new breed of artists at Marvel, including a world-exclusive look at Adi Granov's concept art on the Iron Man Movie.... and much, much more!

UK's 501st Garrison Storm the Empire Hall
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The UK's 501st Garrison is back.

Lord Vader and the Imperial stormtroopers will be touring the venue.

Boba Fett and characters from Stargate, Aliens, Chronicles of Riddick and "Selene" from Underworld are also expected.

Virtual Bristol Expo

The Virtual Bristol website is up and running!

Monkeys with Machineguns have yet again produced the amazing Virtual Bristol Expo for fans and fellow exhibitors alike.

Featuring over 80 comic book and artwork previews from a range of exhibitors, Virtual Bristol is your change to get a sneak peek of the show before anyone else!

Also featured are ...

Head on over to Virtual Bristol by clicking here to visit the site:
http://virtualbristol.monkeyswithmachineguns.com.

There you can read their blogs, view their galleries and sign up to the RSS feed.

Updates

09/05/08:- Updated news, Apologies from VALERIE PEREZ due to ill health.
05/05/08:- Sunday Programme updated with a new panel.
04/05/08:- News, Guests, Creators Alley, Saturday, Sunday, Spotlight and Exclusives updates
03/05/08:- Saturday & Sunday update, New Virtual Bristol newsfeed.
01/05/08:- Dark Horse give-a-way: details above!
29/04/08:- Saturday lineup updated - Click here!
28/04/08:- Events page updated - Click here!
27/04/08:- Last day to pre - order tickets 5th May 08. More exhibitors added!
26/04/08:- More CBBC details! More Film night details! Spotlight page Update!
23/04/08:- CBBC to attend looking for new Child Superheros. Details above!
23/04/08:- Virtual Bristol Expo now online. Details above.
22/04/08:- Sunday Programme uploaded - Click Here!
22/04/08:- Saturday Programme uploaded - Click Here!
21/04/08:- Events & Spotlight updated
20/04/08:- 501st Garrison attending
19/04/08:- Cosplay Update:- Apply now!
18/04/08:- Retailer Day:- new on the menu!
15/03/08:- more updates on the Guest , Spotlight and EXpo EXclusives Pages.
10/03/08:- Updates to Guest Page and Creators Alley Page.

Film Night

Orang Utan BICE Film Night Orang Utan BICE Film Night Following on after last years outstanding film night
OrangUtan Comics
have a wonderful programme of films to entertain. Please take a moment to visit the official site:

www.myspace.com/bicefilmnight

So far we are pleased to announce the...

- UK Premiere of Return Of The Ghostbusters.
A full length "fan film" of the highest quality that sticks to it's roots, with enough techno-babble and humor to rival the original films themselves, and riveting special effects and plot that will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat, cheering on our heroes.

- UK Premiere of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Tears Of The Dragon.
The largest Tomb Raider fan film ever to be created. Hailed as "what the Hollywood version should have been", this film is brilliantly written and directed, action packed and full of adventure! A must see for any fan of the games, or a good action flick.

- Soul Searcher.
An independent film, that is an action packed, special effects filled fantasy adventure

- Back Issues.
A hilarious independent film about a man who is forced to chose between his girlfriend and his dream of becoming a comic book letterer... "It's me or the comics" is his ultimatum when he asks her to marry him... But which will he choose?..

- First ever 'Ray Harryhausen Presents' production.
The legendary visual effects creator, animator and producer presents The Pit And The Pendulum, a stock motion animated short based on the Edgar Alan Poe classic

- The first two episodes of Witchblade.
The action packed anime based on Top Cow's famous comic book from MVM Entertainment that will appeal to both fans of comics and anime, provided complimentary of our sponsors MVM Entertainment

- first episode of Revelation.
An independent anime production from D7 Studios which features awe-inspiring animation (especially for such a low budget), a gripping science fiction setting, and an apocalyptic plot of Biblical proportions

- First ever The Spectre fan film
Directed by Sam Gardner

- Run Rincewind Run!
A unique, utterly hilarious outing into a wonderful world... The Discworld. Run Rincewind Run! is a fan film made by the fans, for the fans, which even features a guest appearance from Terry Pratchett himself!

Head over to www.myspace.com/bicefilmnight For teasers, trailers and more!

CITY of HEROES

NC SOFT are producing a Very Limited Edition CITY of HEROES Sketch book
In support of DRAW the WORLD TOGETHER the Official EXPO Charity.

All new art from Dave Gibbons, Dougie Braithwaite, Mark Buckingham, Ian Churchill , Mike Oeming and a star studded line up of artists on the City of Heroes line up! For more information go to: the Charities Page

Eagle Awards

The Eagle Awards Nominations are closed. Voting will be starting shortly.

See our Webpage for further details.