Golden chance for Star Wars fans as C-3PO joins capital’s comic con line-up
Fans of Star Wars will be able to meet Anthony Daniels, the man who brought C-3PO to life, at the Middle East Film and Comic Con in Abu Dhabi next month.
The only actor to have starred in all nine of the Star Wars films, Daniels is best known for his portrayal of the beloved golden robot and R2-D2’s constant companion.
He has also played a part in many of the franchise’s spinoffs and is the latest name announced as part of the line-up heading to the capital.
Also confirmed to attend is comic book artist Ken Lashley, who has worked across the industry with DC on titles including Suicide Squad, Superwoman and Batwing, and with Marvel on Excalibur,
X-Men Gold and Black Panther. Ryan Ottley, known for his comic masterpieces on Marvel titles including The Amazing Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk, will also take part.
The trio will join House of the Dragon actor Matt Smith, American voice actor Christopher Sabat and Disney artists Mike and Patty Peraza.
A celebration of pop culture and fandom, the event brings together fans and stars for a fun-filled weekend that features workshops, talks, meet-and-greets, concerts, competitions and more.
Among the highlights is the annual cosplay competition, where fans dress up as their favourite characters and compete to see who is the best dressed. There are four categories that participants can compete under, including Best Craftsmanship and Best Performance on Stage, with Dh30,000 prize money available to win.
The World Cosplay Summit preliminaries are also making a comeback this year, with the winner able to represent the UAE at the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan.
Cosplay aficionados keen to take part need to enter in teams of two, perform on stage and attend a prejudging round
where costumes and props will be examined by professional cosplay critics and a representative from the WCS Board.
Interested competitors need to register online by February 27. Tickets for the Middle East Film and Comic Con are already on sale, with ultimate VIP tickets almost sold out, according to organisers.