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South Wales Argus
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Monopoly Events Comic Con Wales 2025 returns to Newport
Monopoly Events is bringing its annual Comic Con Wales to the ICC on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10. The convention, known for celebrating all things pop culture, promises appearances from a range of actors across various franchises. This includes Supernatural's Misha Collins, Doctor Who's Billie Piper and Michelle Gomez, Baywatch's Erika Eleniak, and Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, and Spencer Grammer from Rick and Morty. Misha Collins fans can also have the option to have a photo with the star dressed as Castiel. A special appearance will also be made by Peggy, the canine superhero, Dogpool. Laurence Fishburne, a legend from The Matrix, is set to be the star of the convention. He will be joined by David Bradley, known for his roles in Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and former WWE stars Kevin Nash, Amy Dumas (formerly known as Lita), and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts. Other notable appearances include Tyler Mane, Nadji Jeter, Matt Ryan, Graham McTavish, David Hayter, Quinton Flynn, Sean Pertwee, and Will Mellor. The convention will also feature Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson, Michael Winslow, Anton Lesser, Robert Emms, Jimmy Vee, Julian Glover, Leigh Gill, and Jack Veal. The star-studded lineup is part of a broader programme of activities planned for the weekend. Attendees can participate in workshops led by industry professionals on topics such as cosplay crafting, comic book writing, and special effects makeup. The weekend will also feature panel discussions with celebrity guests, providing fans with the opportunity to ask questions. In addition, the Artist Alley will showcase unique, one-of-a-kind pieces for sale, and the exhibitor area will be filled with vendors selling comics, collectibles, apparel, and more. Cosplay enthusiasts can look forward to the highly anticipated cosplay contest, while others can enjoy the gaming zone featuring the latest video games, board games, and tabletop RPGs. There will also be a potions making class. The cosplay competition will be judged by cosplayers SHINIGAMI22, KAROINNA, and PUPPET PAUL, with SoCalVal hosting the panels. Family-friendly activities will also be available, including kids' cosplay and drawing workshops, and a chance to watch live wrestling from the stars of Newport-based company Exposure Wrestling Entertainment. There will also be a number of set photo opportunities, including Paddington's bench, the Mystic Falls sign from The Vampire Diaries, the Vought Tower Seven sculpture, the TARDIS, the Hobbit Hole, the Jurassic Park gates and Blue the Raptor, and the Predator trophy wall. The convention is expected to attract thousands of fans, contributing to the sense of community that Monopoly Events aims to foster. Comic Con Wales is designed to be a celebration of community fandoms, with organisers hoping that attendees will not only enjoy their current fandoms but also discover new ones. Remaining entry tickets and guest photo and autograph opportunities can be purchased on the Monopoly Events website.
STV News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Iconic Star Wars actor to appear at Comic Con Scotland as tickets on sale
Iconic Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen is to appear at Comic Con Scotland with tickets for the two-day event in Edinburgh on sale. The Canadian actor, best known for his role as Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel movies, is to appear for autographs and photos at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. Christensen leads a guest line-up for the two-day event on October 11 and 12, which attracts tens of thousands of fans annually to the convention. It is one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, with the likes of fellow Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor, Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd and actor Jean Claude Van Damme all previously appearing. Comic Con Scotland welcomes Hayden Christensen, known for projects such as Star Wars, Jumper, and many more. Appearing Saturday Only! Tickets for Hayden will be on sale next week. Entry tickets available now at — Comic Con Scotland (@comconscotland) May 9, 2025 This year sees guest appearances from Royle Family actor Ricky Tomlinson, professional wrestlers Sting and Kevin Nash, and Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson. Christensen, who also starred in Jumper, is to appear only on Saturday in Edinburgh. Organised by Monopoly Events, conventions will also be held in Manchester, Liverpool, Newport in Wales, and Lisburn in Northern Ireland. Fans can purchase tickets for entry to the event, while photographs and autographs are charged at an extra cost and are on sale this week. Many visitors choose to cosplay as characters, with the event promising unique props and set builds from iconic shows and movies. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ash By Elegance: WWE Gave Me An Amazing Platform, But It Was Like A Toxic Relationship
Ash By Elegance revealed that her time in the WWE was like a toxic relationship, although she is grateful for what she achieved there. The former Dana Brooke recently appeared in a Q&A with Monopoly Events, where she spoke about her run in WWE from 2013 and 2023. Ash By Elegance likened it to a 'toxic relationship', but was thankful that it allowed her to form a bond with her fans that has followed her to TNA. She also spoke about being a part of the Women's Revolution, alongside big stars like Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks and Bayley. 'Okay, so I will be completely open and honest—it was like a toxic relationship. It was definitely a roller coaster ride, but I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for WWE. WWE gave me an amazing platform to interact with all my fans and to get to know one another,' Ash explained. 'I'm real—my fans know that I try to reach out and be super motivating and inspiring. If it wasn't for WWE, I wouldn't have the fans or the ability to interact the way I do.' 'With that being said, it really was an eye-opening experience. I was there during what I like to call the Women's Evolution. Charlotte Flair, myself, Sasha Banks, Bayley—everyone in that era of NXT—it was truly amazing. I was Asuka's first opponent when she came to the States. I was on the first-ever NXT TakeOver, the first Women's Evolution pay-per-view, and the first Women's Royal Rumble. It's been an amazing journey,' Ash By Elegance added. The post Ash By Elegance: WWE Gave Me An Amazing Platform, But It Was Like A Toxic Relationship appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scam warning over comic con tickets to meet Vampire Diaries star
THE ORGANISERS of Comic Con Midlands have warned fans after tickets to meet one of the high-anticipated guest stars sold out. Taking to Facebook over the weekend, Monopoly Event, which is running the new Comic Con Midlands event at the NEC in Birmingham later this year, told Vampire Diaries fans that no more tickets for their highly sought-after Ian Somerhalder meet and greet will be going on sale. They said tickets being sold in the comments sections of their posts on social media 'tend to be a scam', urging fans who were hoping to meet the face behind Damon Salvatore not to fall victim. In their post on February 1, Monopoly Events said: 'Please note, we will not be adding any more tickets for Ian on sale. Please do not purchase tickets from anyone in the comment section, these tend to be a scam. 'Tickets for Paul Wesley are still on sale but are selling extremely FAST so be sure to secure yours now at Somerhalder, along with his co-star, Paul Wesley, were the first two headline guest stars announced for Comic Con Midlands, much to the delight of UK fans of the US TV teen drama, The Vampire Dairies. As well as Damon and Stef Salvatore, more exciting celebrity guests will be announced in the run-up to the event, which is set to take place on July 12 and July 13. Fellow Vampire Diaries cast members, Daniel Gillies, who plays Elijah Mikelson, and Matt Davis, who plays Alaric Saltzman, will also be heading to Birmingham, along with Teen Wolf and Superman star, Tyler Hoechlin.
