(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) TAKING PLACE AT the Dubai World Trade Centre from today to Saturday 9, the Middle East Film and Comic Con is your one-stop shop for everything superhero, fantasy and action related.
If you're into it then you know what it's about. Here's what you're going to find this year.
WHO WILL BE THERE?
It's a veritable celeb fest with Hot Fuzz's NICK FROST and Back To The Future's CHRISTOPHER LLOYD arguably taking top bill. A live video link up with Marvel magician, comic hero creator STAN LEE will also be a firm favourite.
Amine lovers are also in for a treat as VERONICA TAYLOR, the voice actor for Pokémon's main character Ash Ketchum, will be in attendance.
The heartthrob of the event, Game of Thrones' JAIME LANNISTER will be strutting his stuff as will alpha dog RANDY ORTON from the WWE.
SUMMER GLAU, who will make it to Dubai for the first time, is an American actress who is best known for her portrayal of powerful female characters including River Tam from Firefly/Serenity, Cameron from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and the ruthless Isabel Rochev from Arrow.
COSPLAY CORNER
ALODIA GOSIENGFIAO
Filipino Alodia is a household name when it comes to cosplay. Dressing up for the last 11 years, she has been named the most popular cosplayer in the world by TheRichest.com and currently has almost five million subscribers on her Facebook page.
IVY DOOMKITTY
Ivy Doomkitty is an American cosplayer, gamer and figure model for comic book artist/writer, Frank Cho, based in Los Angeles. Making characters come to life for the last four years, Ivy was also featured as a guest judge on several episodes of the Syfy Original Series, Heroes of Cosplay.
WHO'S YOUR FAVOURITE NETFLIX HERO?
JESSICA JONES: An antithesis to the classic super hero, Jessica Jones is a true underdog with real struggles.
DAREDEVIL: This classic superhero suffered a series of unfortunate events that left him blind and orphaned at a young age. This inspired him to train his remaining senses to superhuman strength in order to do good.
ELEKTRA: This superhero is mysterious, no one really knows her origins - what everyone knows is that she is beautiful, dangerous and mad.
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EATS
Caped crusaders and villains alike can escape the costumed craziness and refuel at Toko Dubai where they have got you covered with their special four-course 'Manga Madness' set menu. Now how "kapow" is that?!
From Wolverine grilled chicken and Silver Samurai smoked miso salmon, to superhero-themed drinks (not to mention something called The Incredible Hulk Mojito), there's something to suit the taste buds of the most devoted pop culture enthusiast or sci-fi movie buff!
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