Comic Con: Again

The Movie Guy is going back to Comic Con this year and I am really excited as it will take place in Cape Town.

This is going to be a completely different event with new experiences waiting for me. The event serves as a sort of spin-off of Comic Con Africa. I hope to once again attend it, as I was officially  invited back by the organisers for the second year in a row. 

This time around things will be bigger. I couldn’t believe it when I got invited for a second time and  I will once again be the only Namibian press at the event makes it extra special. Last year I got to learn a lot about what goes on behind the scenes at one of these big conventions.

I made friends and contacts that benefited me personally and The Movie Guy benefited from it as well. Comic Con Cape Town will be an event where people from across the continent come together to celebrate movies, TV, comics, toys, anime, manga, music, technology, gaming and everything pop culture.

Last year I got to see some big stars like William Shatner, Nolan North, Troy Baker and many others in person. I got to mingle with journalists, bloggers and entertainers from Africa and the world. I hope I get to do that once again this year. Comic Con Cape Town will take place at the Cape Town Stadium from 1 – 3 May 2020.

I  hope that sponsors will come on board to help me represent the Namibian media and to be part of this big event in one of our neighbouring countries. My total costs for the trip will be around N$10 000 this includes accommodation, transport, food and extra fees that I will need to pay at the event.

The organisers will once again cover my entrance costs and snacks will be provided at the event. I really wish I can count on friends and family to help me make it to CCCT. To sponsor me or for more information on the event and sponsoring send me an e-mail to themovieguy.nam@gmail or a WhatsApp message to 085 722 8404. I really hope I can count on some sponsor, every little bit counts.

Reed Exhibitions Africa and Reedpop, the world's largest producer of pop culture events including New York Comic Con and Comic Con Africa, are the proud hosts of the inaugural Comic Con Cape Town in 2020.

The three day festival focusses on all elements of pop culture and brings international and local comic artists, film and TV celebrities, and Cosplayers to South African shores where they meet fans, sign autographs and have photo ops.

Pop culture is growing rapidly in South Africa and the standard of our Cosplay is world class. Packed with championships, competitions, super show specials, product launches, workshops, panels, Q&A sessions, screenings, activations, and interactive experiences, there is something for everyone to enjoy whether you are a casual fan or a bona fide geek.

We are passionate about developing local fandoms and services and pop culture. In 2018 the South African Comic Con journey began when the annual Comic Con Africa was launched in Johannesburg to much excitement and with great success. In 2019 Comic Con Africa reached 71,000 guests over four days. (www.comicconcapetown.co.za)