Gateshead Comic Con returns on the 10th April, with Star Wars guests including Angus MacInnes, Josef Altin, and Ian Whyte.
What? Gateshead Comic-Con
When? Sunday 10th April 2022 from 11am to 5pm
Where? The Fed, Lancaster Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9JR
Unleashed Events are back at The Fed hosting another fun and friendly celebration of all things geeky!
Spring is in the air but winter is coming to Gateshead Comic-Con with two Game of Throne actors making an appearance, Josef Altin and Ian Whyte. Josef Altin had the role of Pypar, commonly called Pyp, portraying a steward in the Night’s Watch, friend to Jon Snow and Samwell Tarty. Josef has many TV roles including Psychos, Being Human and Misfits and was in films such as the acclaimed Child 44 and Eastern Promises. Alongside Josef is actor, stuntman and professional basketball player, Ian Whyte. Since ending his basketball career at Newcastle Eagles Ian has gone on to be casted as a Predator in the movie Alien vs Predator. From there Ian went on to appear in major films such as Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, Harry Potter and Star Wars. However, his most gigantic role has to be Dongo the Doomed, the grey haired giant in The Wildling army in Game of Thrones. This wasn’t the only role Ian played in GOT, he was also cast as a White Walker, Ser Gregor Clegane and another giant, Wun Weg Wun Dar Wun. Joining the two GOT stars is legend Angus MacInnes, a Canadian born actor whose career has spanned 36 movies over four decades. Angus is most famous for his role as Jon ‘Dutch’ Vander aka rebel pilot Gold leader in Star Wars episode IV: A New Hope. However, his over credits have included Judge Dredd, Hellbound:Hellraiser II, Hellboy and most recently the popular series ‘Vikings’. All the actors are available to meet as well as to sign photo’s or memorabilia and offer advice to any budding Gateshead actors.
The Star Wars theme continues at The Fed as you can grab a photo with the Jedi Master himself, Yoda or those mischievous creatures from the 80’s, Gremlins. The photo opportunities don’t end there as you will see lots of characters walking around the newly refurbished venue including Bumblebee, Iron Man as well as loads of other Superheroes.
Contract Wrestling are back in the basement ready to rumble and provide you with some of the best wrestling entertainment the region has to offer. The family friendly wrestling bouts will have you cheering and jeering as the good and the not so nice wrestlers fight to be the comic-con title winner! The screaming won’t stop there as you into in the Horror Zone. Horror is a genre full of suspense, jump scares and tension, however, this is all presented in a friendly atmosphere that will bring you out from hiding behind the sofa! Here you can meet the multi-award winning movie director and screenwriter Gene Fallaize who has produced films such as Outlaw featuring Sean Bean as well as producing, writing and directing the independent film Superman: Requiem (2011). Gene is currently working on sci-fi/thriller Beneath starring Terrence Howard and will be available all day to interact with fans in the Horror Zone.
Sharing their love for all things Jurassic Park related Rexy’s Reviews will be there with their Jurassic Car and a table full of dinosaur goodies! And you certainly won’t miss the Multiple Launch Rocket System from the 101st Royal Artillery stationed outside or the inflatable Shooting Range.
With all that is going on you may want to take a breather so take a seat and enjoy some table top gaming, retro arcade gaming or simply let the kids have fun at the activity tables.
As well as guests and attractions there are comic creators, authors and loads of geeky traders with tons of geeky toys, comics, collectables, art, jewellery, gaming and so much more…there is something for everyone! You can also enhance your day by coming along dressed as a TV, movie, game or anime character and entering our cosplay masquerade with a chance to win some amazing geeky goodies. Something new for 2022 is our very own ‘Cosplay Championship’! The Championship contest will be open to those who have made at least 70% of their cosplay themselves. Both contests will be presented by our stage host for the event, The Infamous Smiley Quinn!
However, if you don’t want to dress up simply just come along as you are and enjoy a great day out that all the family can enjoy!
Sharon Hall of Unleashed Events “It is great to be back in Gateshead! Our Gateshead Comic-Con has an amazing turnout as it has a little bit of everything for everyone! The Fed building gives you the chance to explore and experience what comic-con is all about…everything from wrestlers to dinosaurs! It is a great family day out where you can get that ultimate geeky photo to impress, escape reality and have lots of fun!”
Who are the special movie guests?Josef Altin (Star Wars, Game of Thrones)
Ian Whyte (Game Of Thrones, Harry Potter, Alien vs Predator, Star Wars)
Angus MacInnes (Hellboy, Judge Dredd, Vikings, Star Wars)
Gene Fallaize (Horror Director)
Where can I find out more about the event?
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Are advance tickets available?
Yes! These allow you early entry and to queue jump. Visit our webpage unleashedevents.co.uk
Do I need a ticket to attend?
No, just pay on the door from 11am
