Review by Doctor Squee (Host of the Gallifrey Stands Podcast)
Here is the low down on some of the stories of the stars in attendance at this weekends FCCB!!!! Continue reading
Event Reports
Film & Comic Con Cardiff 2016
Event Reporters – Lewis Mainwaring & Ben Gummery
This was our third ‘con’ as ‘Official Press’ thanks to Showmasters !!!! Held at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena the home of South Wales geekery. Continue reading
GeekedFest convention returns to Newport for 2016!
GeekedFest Ltd has announced that the ‘GeekedFest’ event will be returning to Newport for the second year running on 6th & 7th August at the Newport Centre.
‘GeekedFest’ is Newport’s own Film/TV & comic book convention and visitors can expect celebrity guests from the world of Film, TV & beyond who will be offering autographs and photo opportunities. There will also be many stalls selling all variety of comic books, memorabilia, toys & crafts as well as many Film/TV exhibits, gaming & cosplay zones and family-friendly activities. The event also hopes to raise money for several local charities. Continue reading
Comic Con Cymru 2016
South Wales newest film/TV & comic convention debuted at St Davids Hall, Cardiff on 16th & 17th January 2016.
The event filled most floors of the venue’s foyer with a variety of stalls selling comics, crafts & film/TV merchandise as well as exhibits, talks, celebrity guests, autographs, cosplay & photo sessions. Offering low entry fee’s the event was well attended both days by people of all ages.
Celebrity guests included Colin Baker (Doctor Who), Nicola Bryant (Doctor Who), Ian McNeice (Doc Martin), Gareth David-Lloyd (Torchwood), Norman Lovett (Red Dwarf), Arti Shah (Star Wars), Pam Rose (Star Wars), Virginia Hey (Farscape) and many more! Continue reading
Cardiff Film & Comic Con – October 2015
Event Reporters – Ben Gummery & Lewis Mainwaring
Held at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena the home of South Wales geekery on the 24th and 25th of October 2015.
Guests that attended this weekends event included:-
- Carl Weathers (Rocky),
- Margot Kidder (Superman),
- Joe Flanigan (Stargate),
- Dave Prowse (Star Wars),
- Nana Visitor (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine),
- Wendy Padbury (Doctor Who – Classic Who).
BAFTA Cymru Awards 2015
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in Wales, BAFTA Cymru, has announced the winners of this evening’s 24th annual British Academy Cymru Awards, honouring excellence in broadcasting and production within film and television in Wales.
The ceremony was hosted by Huw Stephens at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, where presenters included James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), Lee Mead (Casualty), Craig Roberts (Being Human) and Russell T Davies (Doctor Who) – pictured below. 
GeekedFest 2015 – Report, Photos, Videos.
GeekedFest is a brand new Film & Comic convention in it’s first year which was held at the Newport Centre, South Wales on August 8th & 9th.
The idea came from some local comic book fans who wanted to see an event in their area and decided to make it happen; headed up by Shane Richard Jordan (owner of the nearby Sin City Comics in Cwmbran) & Chris Muscat.
London Comic Con on a Shoestring Budget
Guest Reporter Doctor Squee from Gallifrey Stands Podcast.
Check out our Main Report from the event here.
I have never been to a really big comic con before. I have been to local events, signings and a few bigger gatherings, but I’ve always want to go to an international event.
So when my friends at Indie Mac User, Ben & Lewis, who had planned to go to London Film & Comic-con for the whole weekend, realised they couldn’t go on the Friday and they gave & my son the tickets for that day I was made up. (Tickets for Friday usually a very reasonable £12 each)
London Film & Comic Con 2015
Event Reporters – Ben Gummery & Lewis Mainwaring
This was our second time attending LFCC – Held at Olympia for the first time since moving from Earls Court last year.
Headline Guests that attended this weekends event included:-
- Sigourney Weaver (Alien)
- Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future)
- Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
- Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)
- Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter)
- Bill Paxton (Aliens)
- Neve Campbell (Scream)
GeekedFest!
GeekedFest is a brand new Film & Comic convention coming to the Newport Centre, South Wales on August 8th & 9th.
The idea came from some local comic book fans who wanted to see an event in their area and decided to make it happen; headed up by Shane Richard Jordan (owner of the nearby Sin City Comics in Cwmbran) & Chris Muscat.
You can expect the event to offer something for everyone with autographs and photo opportunities with the stars, Q+A sessions, cosplay activities, varied stalls and exhibits. Continue reading
Indie Mac User 