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19-05-2025
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Wintergeddon Returns With Global Stars And A Pop Culture Powerhouse King's Birthday Weekend
Armageddon Expo | May 31 – June 2, 2025 | Auckland Showgrounds Auckland's favourite celebration of fandom returns this King's Birthday Weekend as Wintergeddon brings a stelar line-up of international stars, cosplay royalty, interactive exhibits, gaming and more to the Auckland Showgrounds. Leading the celebrity guest list are four powerhouse names from the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming: Ioan Gruffudd, best known as Mr Fantastic in Fantastic Four and the heroic Horatio Hornblower. Renee O'Connor, beloved globally as Gabrielle in Xena: Warrior Princess. Kim Rhodes, a standout in Supernatural as Sheriff Jody Mills. Jeff Ward, breakout star of One Piece and fan-favourite in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. They're joined by a stellar supporting cast including T.J. Thyne (Bones), Aime Donald (M3gan), Neil Fanning (voice of Scooby-Doo) and Kiwi acting legend Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) drops in for an exclusive Sunday panel as well. Cosplay fans are in for a treat with four of the world's biggest cosplayers: Alyson Tabbitha, Rachel Maksy, Vera Chimera and Ridd1e leading panels, judging contests, and showcasing jaw-dropping costume artistry all weekend. New for 2025 is the world-first appearance of CARmageddon – a fully-drivable custom Cadillac inspired by the Batmobile and KITT, complete with scissor-lift turret, voice commands, and a working flux capacitor. Fans can also explore an exclusive Stranger Things costume exhibit featuring original Netflix screen-used wardrobe, and dive into a massive range of activities including: Two national esports tournaments (League of Legends and Marvel Rivals) Minecraft VR Zone Airsoft range and X-Shot battle arena Spookers Horror Hall and Just Dance disco Live music from the Auckland Wind Orchestra Anime screenings, D&D adventures by Questbook, board games from Catan, pinball, wargaming, and cosplay parades
Scoop
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Wintergeddon Returns With Global Stars And A Pop Culture Powerhouse King's Birthday Weekend
Auckland's favourite celebration of fandom returns this King's Birthday Weekend as Wintergeddon brings a stelar line-up of international stars, cosplay royalty, interactive exhibits, gaming and more to the Auckland Showgrounds. Leading the celebrity guest list are four powerhouse names from the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming: Ioan Gruffudd, best known as Mr Fantastic in Fantastic Four and the heroic Horatio Hornblower. Renee O'Connor, beloved globally as Gabrielle in Xena: Warrior Princess. Kim Rhodes, a standout in Supernatural as Sheriff Jody Mills. Jeff Ward, breakout star of One Piece and fan-favourite in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. They're joined by a stellar supporting cast including T.J. Thyne (Bones), Aime Donald (M3gan), Neil Fanning (voice of Scooby-Doo) and Kiwi acting legend Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) drops in for an exclusive Sunday panel as well. Cosplay fans are in for a treat with four of the world's biggest cosplayers: Alyson Tabbitha, Rachel Maksy, Vera Chimera and Ridd1e leading panels, judging contests, and showcasing jaw-dropping costume artistry all weekend. New for 2025 is the world-first appearance of CARmageddon – a fully-drivable custom Cadillac inspired by the Batmobile and KITT, complete with scissor-lift turret, voice commands, and a working flux capacitor. Fans can also explore an exclusive Stranger Things costume exhibit featuring original Netflix screen-used wardrobe, and dive into a massive range of activities including: Two national esports tournaments (League of Legends and Marvel Rivals) Minecraft VR Zone Airsoft range and X-Shot battle arena Spookers Horror Hall and Just Dance disco Live music from the Auckland Wind Orchestra Anime screenings, D&D adventures by Questbook, board games from Catan, pinball, wargaming, and cosplay parades
