It’s celebration time for film, comic fans
DUBAI — The ninth edition of the Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) opened on Thursday, bringing together the region’s biggest fans of film, comics, gaming and entertainment.
Mona Al Marri, vice-chairperson and managing director of the Dubai Media Council and director-general of the Government of Dubai Media Office, inaugurated the three-day event at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The MEFCC will celebrate a weekend of comics, movies, anime, manga and all things pop culture, featuring well-known brands such as Speedy Comics, Funko, MBC Shahid, Manga Productions and Athlete’s Co. This year’s event also features A-list celebrity meet and greets, live performances, cosplay, gaming, interactive workshops, limited edition merchandise and special screenings.
Film lovers will get the opportunity to rub shoulders and get up close and personal with John RhysDavies, the dwarf warrior Gimli from Lord of the Rings; Joseph David-Jones from American TV shows Nashville and Arrow; and Superman star Brandon Routh with other celebrities. Over the weekend, each celebrity will participate in live interviews on the Mainstage as well as sign autographs and take pictures with their fans at the Speedy Comics Meet The Stars zone.
This weekend, visitors and fans also get a unique chance to watch the first five minutes of the highly-anticipated Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna screened at the MEFCC before it hits cinemas later this year, along with first screenings of DisneyPixar’s Onward, Tower of God by Crunchyroll and the multi awardwinning Korean film Parasite directed by Bong Joon-ho.