All the attractions coming to Comic Con this weekend

The region’s biggest pop culture extravaganza is finally here…

Fans of Gotham City are about to be wowed this weekend at the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) 2024 in Abu Dhabi, as the latest attraction to be confirmed for the event is an epic Bat Cave-themed booth that will cater to the legions of fans of this incredible superhero brand.

You can experience the world of Gotham City at their stand, where you’ll be surrounded by thrilling games, exclusive giveaways and once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities with iconic Batman memorabilia. To add to the excitement, participate in a special  ‘Spin the Wheel’ activation that will give you the chance to win theme park tickets and exciting staycations. Additionally, the iconic Batmobile will also be making a special appearance, alongside the Dark Knight’s Cowl and the Bat Bike, so get ready to do some serious picture snapping.

Who’s coming to town this weekend?

If you’ve been following whatson.ae over the past few weeks, we’ve also listed a great line up of leading names from showbiz that are heading to the capital this February for the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) 2024. The latest of these include Hollywood star Oscar Isaac, Olivier-nominated actor Taz Skylar, Japanese actor, voice actor and singer Show Hayami, and legendary Brazilian comic creator, Ivan Reis.

The latest big name to be confirmed for this weekend’s Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) in Abu Dhabi is Hollywood star Oscar Isaac. The Golden Globe winning actor and producer has enjoyed a successfully career, including roles in the X-Men universe and in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. True Oscar Isaac fans will agree this is indeed, “the deluxe version”.

Taz, who plays ‘Black Leg’ Sanji in the hit Netflix series One Piece, will be joining co-star Iñaki Godoy in Abu Dhabi. Taz also operates as a writer and producer, with an Olivier Award nomination in 2020 for his play Warheads. Hayami, known for his voiceover work with characters such as League of Legends champion Jhin, joins a lineup including the iconic Frank Welker, who has voiced Transformers’ Megatron, Garfield and Scooby Doo, as well as Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind the mighty Optimus Prime. Finally, Ivan joins MEFCC as one of the industry’s greatest and most admired artists, working exclusively with DC Comics for nearly two decades. His work has brought to life a number of superheroes including Green Lantern, Aquaman, Superman, Blackest Night, Brightest Day, and the Justice League.

The latest announcements add to an already-impressive roster of industry veterans including Pom Klementieff, who plays Mantis from Guardians of the Galaxy, Harry Potter’s Weasley twins, iconic Star Wars actor Temuera Morrison, Troy Baker, the American voice actor and musician best known for his role as Joel in The Last of Us, and others.

Attractions

Major attractions at MEFCC 2024 will include a Japanese Village, which will be making its Abu Dhabi debut. Here by popular demand, you can enjoy the best of Japanese culture, tradition, art, animation and gaming, including from brands such as Grendizer, Captain Tsubasa and Doraemon, that have stayed in fans’ hearts and minds for years. More the Goku and Naruto type? You won’t be disappointed, either. For culture lovers, you’re about to be wowed by traditions such as Yukata tryouts, Japanese tea ceremonies, Origami and Japanese calligraphy, which are native to the Land of the Rising Sun.

MEFCC has enjoyed enthusiastic growth and interest from fans in the region over the past twelve years, becoming a beloved annual extravaganza celebrating film, TV, sci-fi, anime, manga, gaming, comics and collectibles. Attractions such as Meet the Stars, the Comic Creators’ Club, Gaming Arena, Artist Alley and of course, their Main Stage continue to draw happy hordes every year. Look out for music, food trucks performances and fun challenges on stage at the latter, during what we are sure will be a weekend to remember.

To find out more and grab your tickets, head to www.mefcc.com, @mefcc

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