London MCM Expo This Weekend
That's "weekend" for ye merry Londoners and assorted other visitors to the Summer London MCM Expo, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday in ye merry London towne. This year's Movie Comic and Media Expo hails Sierra, Koei, Konami, 2K and Atari as publisher presences, and advance tickets sales are up 93% from last year - making the London MCM Expo a cross-pond must-see. If you happen to be cross-pond, of course.
Also: Ernie Hudson will be there to promote Ghostbusters. He's huge in Europe. Huge.
More details after the jump.
Games Village @ Expo crammed full of Excitement
There's only a week to go to the Summer London MCM Expo and ALL the space sold the show is crammed with Games, Games & more Games. Advance ticket sales are up a staggering 93%.
Sierra Entertainment UK today announced their participation in the forthcoming MCM London Expo, to be held at the London Excel Arena over the weekend of the 24th and 25th May. During the event, Sierra will offer visitors the opportunity to experience two upcoming, blockbuster titles. Not only will The Bourne Conspiracy be showcased, but Ghostbusters will also be present - as will Ernie Hudson, star of the original movies.
Sierra joins a list of great publishers including KOEI, Konami, 2K & Atari hosting promotions in the Eurogamer backed Games Village @ Expo including KOEI, Konami, 2K & Atari.
"The UK continues to search for a home for video games and the London MCM Expo held twice a year at Excel London has the perfect mix of entertainment and consumers". says Bryan Cooney Brand Executive for London MCM Expo, "The USA leads the way for entertainment events with shows such as San Diego Comiccon and Wizard World. They have shown that a broad mix of brands and entertainment industry brings in huge numbers of consumers. We believe that in an industry where casual gamers are a big area of growth, a casual show like London MCM Expo is exactly what we all need."
Companies exhibiting include Universal Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros., and many other strong brands, Hasbro, Upper Deck, Wizkids, Manga & Funimation.
If you want to see London MCM Expo for yourself then request a pass for PREVIEW NIGHT.
Friday is Preview Night For Press and Industry Guests 7pm on the 23rd May 2008
Get your sneak peek at what is in store for the thousands of people who will visit the London MCM Expo over the weekend of 24th & 25th May.
Join us after the Show Preview at the media and exhibitor drinks reception with guests including Edwards James Olmos, Shawnee Smith & Julie Benz at the Novotel, Royal Victoria Dock.
Reception from 8pm.
The UK's Largest Entertainment Show Movies, Comics, Video Games, Anime & Manga.
Hall N3, Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
For industry passes email your request to londonexpo@aol.com before May 21st.
London MCM Expo www.londonexpo.com
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Posted to Miscellany on 20 May 2008
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