Middle East Film and Comic Con 2015 Targeting Attendance of Over 50,000 Fans

Middle East Film and Comic Con 2015 Targeting Attendance of Over 50,000 Fans

DUBAI, UAE, February 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --



Announce William Shatner as headline guest alongside new strategic partners for 2015



The Middle East Film and Comic Con (http://www.mefcc.com) continues to grow
significantly with a target of over 50,000 visitors for the 2015 show and an additional
35% of space booked at the Dubai World Trade Center, with organisers looking to elevate
the Dubai based event to the next level.



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The headline guest for the 2015 edition which is scheduled for April 9th to 11th will
be all-round legendary performer William Shatner, recognizable to several generations of
cult television fans as the square-jawed Captain James T. Kirk. A number of other guests
have also been revealed as well including Karl Urban, well known as Eomer in the "Lord of
the Rings" trilogy, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in "Star Trek" (2009), and Judge Dredd in
"Dredd" (2012); along with another sci-fi legend, Sam Jones, best known for his iconic
role as Flash Gordon, who made one of the most talked about cameos in recent years in the
smash hit "Ted". Image Comics, the publisher of huge hits like "The Walking Dead", will
also be exhibiting for the first time with more guest and content announcements promised
in the coming weeks.



More Strategic Partnerships



With a number of new partnerships to deliver the best pop-culture content from around
the world, MEFCC are thrilled to be working in collaboration with Live Nation to feature
fan favourites Thirty Seconds to Mars on Friday 10th April. They have sold over 5 million
albums worldwide and hold the Guinness World Record for the most concerts in a tour. The
band is noted for its energetic live performances including their #1 hit singles "From
Yesterday", "Kings and Queens", and "This Is War". The concert is sure to be a hit with
convention and music fans alike. Concert Tickets on-sale from Wednesday February 11th at
12pm from http://www.ticketmaster.ae. For more information please visit
http://www.MARSinDubai.com



Another key strategic alliance announced is one with LINE, the world's leading life
platform with 181 million monthly active users. It offers free text and voice messaging,
voice and video calling and group chat with up to 200 people, integrated with various
interactive elements such as Stickers, Timeline and Official Accounts. By opening a
dedicated Official Account, LINE will offer fans at the show up-to-the-minute live updates
of activities, promotions, signings, workshops and exclusive offers, ensuring that they
don't miss out on the jam-packed weekend of activities.



"Partnering with MEFCC was a natural choice for LINE given the creative, artistic and
tech-savvy crowd that the exhibition has been attracting over the years. I'm sure our
dynamic messaging platform and the wide array of LINE Family apps will appeal to the youth
attending the event and we look forward to interacting with them at the event," said Minho
Goh, Head of Turkey, Middle East and Africa at LINE Business Development Division at LINE
PLUS Corporation.



"Our promise is always Bigger, Better & Crazier than Ever," said Managing Director,
Ben Caddy. "With the overwhelming support of both our industry partners and the fan
community, whether they are artists, exhibitors, sponsors or fans, people feel that they
have a stake in this event and the platform it provides," he added, "and it's that
enthusiasm which is driving the growth of the event."



This year Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is also playing an even bigger
role in promoting the event as a global attraction. Sally Edwards, Director of Dubai
Calendar, a department of DTCM said: "A unique and intriguing event, Comic Con is a key
diary date for Dubai's year-round calendar of internationally acclaimed arts,
entertainment and community events. With additional space confirmed for this year's
edition, it's fantastic that the event will be even bigger and better than Comic Con 2014,
which was a resounding success. We look forward to seeing Comic Con's popularity continue
to grow in the coming years, as we welcome the who's who of the worlds of comics, TV,
film, anime and so much more to enjoy all that our Emirate has to offer."



MEFCC will continue to give fans from around the region the chance to celebrate a
shared love of pop culture, meet international celebrities and artists, learn from
industry professionals, express their own talent and enjoy a feast of activities ranging
from gaming to music, art, technology and beyond.



Tickets Now on Sale



With more announcements to follow, tickets, are now on sale Online and at Virgin
Megastores outlets across the GCC, with new categories and benefits this year, more
information can be found at http://www.mefcc.com/tickets



Middle East Film and Comic Con will be held from the 9th to the 11th of April 2015 at
the Dubai World Trade Center, Zabeel Halls 1, 2 and 3.



About MEFCC



The Middle East Film and Comic Con is the region's largest popular culture festival
showcasing Film, TV, Sci-Fi, Animation, Gaming, Manga, Comics, Collectables and more. Fans
can meet celebrities, buy exclusive merchandise, take part in creative workshops &
competitions, compete in gaming tournaments or just relax with friends and family.



The Insider



For more information on the event please visit http://www.mefcc.com and join
http://www.facebook.com/mefcc.



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