Preparing For Armageddon – The Biggest Celebrity Announcement — EVER!
Billed as the biggest celebrity lineup in New Zealand since The Return of the King premier in Wellington in 2003, the lineup will be announced in a livestream from Hobbiton on Friday 22nd from Midday.
Fans are invited to join in on the Livestream to hear the names of those who will be attending the Labour Weekend Armageddon show (October 24th-27th), see clips of their iconic performances and learn about their arrival in New Zealand.
Founder Bill Geradts says this announcement will be jaw-dropping for Kiwi fans of all genres.
'This will be the biggest fan event ever in New Zealand,' Geradts says. 'You do NOT want to miss out on this!'
Over the 30 years since it was created, Armageddon has brought a steady stream of top stars into the country. Household names like Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver), John RhysDavies (LOTR), Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons), Seth Green (Austin Powers) and RonPerlman (Hellboy), have all graced the Armageddon Main Stage and met with fans for photos and autographs.
And that's not to mention, Five Doctors from Dr Who, three Terminators, SG Team members from Stargate, Zombie Killers from The Walking Dead, plus iconic voice actors from Dragon Ball Z, Pokemon, Sonic The Hedgehog and Super Mario.
But Geradts says that this year's lineup will thrill New Zealand fans like no other. And for that reason, for the first time he's strictly limiting ticket sales and encouraging fans to get in early to avoid missing out.
'To have so many top stars at one, big Armageddon Expo is a dream come true. This is an event you'll tell your kids about,' he says.
The livestream will be able to be viewed at [address], starting at 12:00pm on Friday 22nd. Geradts says there is strict secrecy about the lineup until that time.
'I want the announcement to be a special event in itself,' he says.
'The Livestream is being filmed at Hobbition as a unique way of showcasing the various Movie and TV stars, animation and gaming voice actors and comic creators that will be appearing at the event.
'This is an EPIC EXPO unlike anything we have ever done in our thirty year history.
'Make sure you're there or you'll suffer from FOMA - Fear of Missing Armageddon,' he says.
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Preparing For Armageddon – The Biggest Celebrity Announcement — EVER!
Armageddon - the event that has brought an army of international celebrities, movie stars, anime actors and cosplay fans to New Zealand is set to announce its 30th anniversary lineup this Friday — and it's BIG! Billed as the biggest celebrity lineup in New Zealand since The Return of the King premier in Wellington in 2003, the lineup will be announced in a livestream from Hobbiton on Friday 22nd from Midday. Fans are invited to join in on the Livestream to hear the names of those who will be attending the Labour Weekend Armageddon show (October 24th-27th), see clips of their iconic performances and learn about their arrival in New Zealand. Founder Bill Geradts says this announcement will be jaw-dropping for Kiwi fans of all genres. 'This will be the biggest fan event ever in New Zealand,' Geradts says. 'You do NOT want to miss out on this!' Over the 30 years since it was created, Armageddon has brought a steady stream of top stars into the country. Household names like Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver), John RhysDavies (LOTR), Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons), Seth Green (Austin Powers) and RonPerlman (Hellboy), have all graced the Armageddon Main Stage and met with fans for photos and autographs. And that's not to mention, Five Doctors from Dr Who, three Terminators, SG Team members from Stargate, Zombie Killers from The Walking Dead, plus iconic voice actors from Dragon Ball Z, Pokemon, Sonic The Hedgehog and Super Mario. But Geradts says that this year's lineup will thrill New Zealand fans like no other. And for that reason, for the first time he's strictly limiting ticket sales and encouraging fans to get in early to avoid missing out. 'To have so many top stars at one, big Armageddon Expo is a dream come true. This is an event you'll tell your kids about,' he says. The livestream will be able to be viewed at [address], starting at 12:00pm on Friday 22nd. Geradts says there is strict secrecy about the lineup until that time. 'I want the announcement to be a special event in itself,' he says. 'The Livestream is being filmed at Hobbition as a unique way of showcasing the various Movie and TV stars, animation and gaming voice actors and comic creators that will be appearing at the event. 'This is an EPIC EXPO unlike anything we have ever done in our thirty year history. 'Make sure you're there or you'll suffer from FOMA - Fear of Missing Armageddon,' he says.
