Tenth Edition of Middle East Film Comic Con in Abu Dhabi Announces First Wave of Star-Studded Guests
Hollywood stars Michael Rooker, Jon Bernthal, voice actor Charles Martinet, and British actress Nathalie Emmanuel set to attend three-day pop-culture festival
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 January 2022: Join the ultimate ‘geek fest’ from 4 – 6 March 2022 in Abu Dhabi, when the 10th edition of the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) will bring the best of what pop-culture has to offer to the emirate, with this year’s event boasting a stellar line-up of celebrities and artists.
This year the star-studded guest list will include Hollywood actors Michael Rooker and Jon Bernthal, American voice actor Charles Martinet, and British actress Nathalie Emmanuel.
Rooker is best known for his portrayal of Yondu Udonta in the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy movies and has thrilled fans for decades with his take on complex characters in films and TV shows such as The Walking Dead and The Suicide Squad.
Bernthal also starred in the AMC horror series The Walking Dead as well as Marvel’s The Punisher.
He played Shane Walsh in a breakthrough role in the post-apocalyptic horror television series between 2009-2013 and had the lead role of anti-hero Frank Castle in the gritty Marvel show.
The star has gone on to appear in such diverse productions as The Wolf of Wall Street, Baby Driver and Fury to name but a few.
Emmanuel has appeared in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones and both Fast & Furious 7 and 9, with all three stars joined by prominent voice actor Martinet, the voice of several major characters including Mario, Luigi, Wario and Waluigi in the Nintendo game Super Mario.
Tickets start from AED115 for a one-day pass, AED280 for a Regular 3-day pass, AED500 for a 3-day VIP pass and AED2,500 for a Super VIP pass.
VIP ticket holders will get access to fast-track entry, and special queues at meet-the-stars sections, with each VIP ticket granting one exclusive celebrity meet-and-greet with a photograph or autograph voucher along with one hour of exclusive event access on Friday 4 March before the doors open to the public.
Organised in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), at Halls 8 & 9, MEFCC will also feature a theatre where fans can catch exclusive trailers, and celebrity and industry panels that include screenings and Q&As.
In addition, a Gaming Zone, powered by GamesCon, will give enthusiasts the chance to play in tournaments and test out the latest software and innovations.
Guests will also be able to get their hands on personalised commissions from regional and international artists. Each day will be packed with exciting activities including cosplay tutorials, and sessions in art, creativity, and animation from leading industry experts.
Hanisha Kumar, Marketing Lead at MEFCC, said: “We have been working around the clock with the promise to give pop-culture fans an unforgettable 10th edition of the MEFCC.
There will be exciting appearances from Nathalie Emmanuel, Michael Rooker, Jon Bernthal, and Charles Martinet, the voice actor famous for portrayal of the Super Mario Bros!”
MEFCC will be organised in accordance with Informa’s AllSecure health and safety standards, which will run in parallel with DCT Abu Dhabi’s own stringent hygiene and safety protocols.
To secure tickets and for more information on Middle East Film & Comic Con, visit:
Virgin: https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/ae/festival/14100/middle-east-film-and-comic-con-2022
Platinumlist: https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/82627/middle-east-film-comic-con-2022
BookmyShow : https://ae.bookmyshow.com/dubai/events/middle-east-film-comic-con-2022/ET00008211
MEFCC Website: https://www.mefcc.com/en/Tickets.html?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_campaign=PressReleaseTickets&utm_id=PressRelease
the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions.
By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape.
We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
Virgin:
Virgin Megastore is an international entertainment brand, and the leading lifestyle retail destination in the Middle East & North Africa, with 54 stores in 10 markets.
Since its 2001 establishment in the UAE, Virgin Megastore has constantly established and expanded its Middle East presence as well as its product offering to stay ahead of regional growing trends and expectations.
A one-stop shop for all entertainment needs, Virgin Meagstore covers multiple product lines & services like music, books, tech, gaming, fashion, toys, and ticketing.
The brand has created a whole new experience in product offerings & events by balancing international trends while catering &adapting to local cultures across the region.
This is done through continuous evolution in the brand experience and positioning, as well as constant support from the regional ‘it’ scene.
With its unique shopping experience, Virgin Megastore is an innovative entertainment destination for trendsetters and technophiles.
Virgin Megastore is truly a global brand with local flavor.
For more information, please visit: www.virginmegastore.ae https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/
Platinumlist:
Platinumlist is the leading ticketing platform in the Middle East region. We cover entertainment, sports, business events and tourist attractions with online and retail tickets distribution.
Established in 2002, Platinumlist has consistently been evolving, offering state-of-the-art ticketing solutions to event organisers, venues, destination management companies and many other organisaitons.
Some of these features and solutions include advanced event reporting, multilingual support, venue solutions, interactive seat mapping, sale console for partners and a lot more.
Platinumlist is also an extremely powerful marketing platform helping organisers’ events, venues, and outlets to reach out to their target audiences.
In the last 3 years, Platinumlist’s presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia nearly tripled in terms of reach, subscriber base and operations.
Over the years, Platinumlist has mastered the craft of providing end-to-end ticketing solutions that begin from setting up and managing events, digital marketing as well as on-site, event-day ticket scanning and selling.
BookMyShow:
Owned and operated by Big Tree Entertainment Pvt Ltd (founded in 1999), BookMyShow works with entertainment industry partners to provide unmatched live entertainment experiences to millions of customers around the world.
Having evolved from a pure online ticketing platform for movies into an end- to- end management agency of live entertainment events including music concerts, live performances, theatricals, sports and more, BookMyShow is setting a new global standard in multi-faceted entertainment options.
A strategic expansion outside of its historic markets across the Asian sub-continent and Far East, BookMyShow launched in the UAE in 2019.
In the last year alone, BookMyShow has brought numerous AAA entertainment acts to UAE, including The Wailers, Westlife- Twenty Tour, Boyz II Men, The 1975, Vir Das- The Loved Tour, Why Not Mazzika to name a few and ticketed for numerous shows including A.R. Rahman, Emirates Airline Jazz Fest, RedFestDxb , Jimmy Carr and many more
For aditional information, visit www.bookmyshow.com
Informa Connect:
Informa Connect is a division of Informa plc, a global business that is listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 100.
Informa plc. has a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries with 11,000+ colleagues. Informa Connect is a live events and digital platform specialist connecting individuals and professionals with knowledge, ideas and opportunities. Our purpose is to champion the specialist.
Through hundreds of powerful brands, we work with businesses and professionals in specialist markets, providing the connections, intelligence and opportunities that help customers grow, do business, make breakthroughs and take better informed decisions. Operating major branded events in Finance, Biotech & Pharma and in a number of other specialist markets and connect communities online year-round.