Stars of some of the world’s biggest films and television programmes are coming to Perth for a super comic-con.
The two-day event – part of Perth’s Riverside Light Nights – is the centrepiece of a series of attractions between January 24 and 27 paying tribute to sci-fi and fantasy film culture.
Visitors will get the chance to meet actors Leigh Gill (of Joker, The Witcher, Game of Thrones, Fantastic Beasts and Celebrity Juice), Spencer Wilding (Darth Vader in Star Wars: Rogue One) and Jimmy Vee (Doctor Who and R2-D2 in Star Wars).
A jam-packed programme also includes interactive fun relating to the Ghostbusters, Harry Potter and Back to the Future films.
Here are full details of the attractions, which each take place at Norie Miller Park between 5pm and 9pm on the four evenings.
Harry Potter kick-off
Tuesday, January 24 kicks off with a School of Witchcraft and Wizardry event where trainee Potterheads and Muggles alike can come down and take part in the fun with full-size movie props.
These include the magical flying car in Harry Potter, the cupboard under the stairs and many more.
There will also be broomstick training, wizard sorting hats and, of course, a game of Quidditch.
Visitors can meet some of the actors from the Harry Potter series of films and purchase signed photos of them as the characters they played.
Tickets for the event, which was previously held in Perth prior to the first Covid lockdown, can be found on www.schoolofwitchcraftandwizardry.co.uk.
Hollywood comes to Perth
Perth Super Comic-Con takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, January 25 and 26,
The event brings visitors to the heart of Hollywood with movie cars and scenes from the films.
Star Wars fans can sit in C3-PO’s throne at the Ewok Village; Back to the Future fans can have a photo in a set from the film and there will be many more throughout the walk.
Ghostbusters fans can get an insta-worthy selfie with a 20-foot tall Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, and Gerry Anderson fans can have a photo with the only replica Thunderbirds 1 and 3 in the UK that stands over 40 foot tall.
Organisers from Red Cape have additionally managed to secure the dojo from Cobra Kai.
Harry Potter fans will get to see the magical train platform, flying car and house elves.
BumbleBee from Transformers will be present, along with Jedis and Ghostbuster cosplayers.
An appearance will be made by Darth Vader himself, Spencer Wilding, and the droid he’s always trying to capture, R2-D2 aka Jimmy Vee as well as The Joker’s Leigh Gill.
There will be a Jedi training school with lightsabers trained by a guest from the Star Wars movies.
Back to the 80s music night
The four-day extravaganza finishes with Back to the 80s on Friday, January 27.
The 80s vs 90s movies and music night includes live bands and interactive fun.
Awards for the best-dressed are sure to attract revellers in leggings and Lycra.
Tickets for all events can be purchased on www.supercomicconperth.co.uk.
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