Sheffield Film & Comic Convention

Sheffield Film & Comic Con is a new show which is set to take over the Motorpoint Arena on Saturday 30th and Sunday the 31st of August.

Sheffield Film and Comic Con will bring the stars from TV, Film and Comics as well as a whole host of fun activities including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and Film memorabilia to browse all in one place.

The event will feature Cosplay - where costumes can be displayed on stage with a chance to win prizes; a comic zone where you can meet comic writers and artistes, comic creation masterclasses and buy that rare edition; artiste alley were amateur comic and manga artists to chill out, draw and meet other artists; The Video Game Zone will host both modern and retro gaming with many casual-play and full-scale tournaments throughout the day. Browse hundreds of stalls selling collectable movie merchandise, costumes and toys; there will be a large number of free guest talks and several paid for premium guest talks over the weekend.

Stars already lined up to appear in the inaugural Sheffield Film & Comic Con include; Kristianna Locken from Terminator 3, Eve Myles from Torchwood, Dirk Benedict from Battlestar Galactica and The A-Team, Virginia Hey from Farscape and Mad Max 2, Jeremy Bulloch from Star Wars, Paul Blake from Star Wars and a whole host of Doctor Who stars including Paul McCann, Sylvester McCoy, Louise Jameson, Bonnie Langford, Sophie Aldred, Mat Irvine, John Leeson and Terry Molloy.

Also on display will be Michael Knight’s Kitt car from Knight Rider and the Van from the A-Team with many more to be announced over the coming weeks.