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EVENT PROGRAMME
April 2015
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MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS: APRIL 10-12, 2015 • GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE: APRIL 17-19, 20152
WHERE & WHENMELBOURNE 2015 Friday 10th April, 6pm to 10pmSaturday 11th April, 10am to 6pm*Sunday 12th April, 10am to 6pmMelbourne ShowgroundsEpsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria
GOLD COAST 2015 Friday 17th April, 6pm to 10pmSaturday 18th April, 10am to 6pm*Sunday 19th April, 10am to 6pmGold Coast Convention & Exhibition CentreCnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters DriveBroadbeach, Queensland
*James Marsters will perform a special concert at Melbourne and Gold Coast on Saturday at 6.30pm (Cosplay Theatre). Purchase tickets through Moshtix for $25.00 or at the door for $30.00
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CONTENTSSupa FAQs 4Stop The Press 5Friday Fun 6Film and TV Stars 8Voice Actors 16Writers 18Anime Lab Screenings 22Event Timetable 24
Site Map 28Quick Guest Guide 32Cosplay 34Imagineer’s Playground 36Supa-Seminars 38Supa-Activities 40Comic Creators and Illustrators 42Comic 49
Supanova Event Programme 2015 Melbourne and Gold CoastPublished by Dov Kornits • Written and Edited by Erin Free and Cara Nash • Layout by Katherine Power • For all advertising enquiries within the Supanova Event Programme, contact Roger Smith ([email protected]) • In conjunction with Supanova Pop Culture Expo • Content by Daniel Zachariou, Felicity Blake, Melanie Teychenne-King, Ineke Prochazka, Royd Burgoyne, Andrew Tran and Tim McEwen • Supanova Art Direction by Tim McEwen • Photos by Kris Ezergailis, Jin ‘Panda’ Liu, Bruce Moyle, Jeren Tan and Steven Yee • For all enquiries, please visit www.supanova.com.au/contactThe views expressed in this publication are not necessarily endorsed by the publishers or Supanova, nor will responsibility be accepted by the publishers or Supanova for the accuracy of any part of text or advertisement. Advertisers are responsible for advertising copy by virtue of the Competition and Consumer Act (2010). Copyright 2015 FKP Universal Exports Ltd. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited.
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Welcome to the Supanova Pop Culture Expo’s April 2015 tour of Melbourne and the Gold Coast! It has been a rocket-like beginning to 2015 and we find it amazingly crazy (awesome!) that we’re already in April. In the immortal word of Keanu Reeves: “Whoa!”
It feels great to once more be able to say, “Welcome to our biggest and best Melbourne and Gold Coast expos!” Welcome also to our sponsors; Madman, FilmInk (who produce this Event Programme with us), Domino’s Pizza, Booktopia, Weta, Global Gear and Timezone, along with EB Games in Melbourne and the Gold Coast Film Festival and QPOW on the Gold Coast. All add their special flavour to these events and we appreciate their ongoing support. A sincere thank you to our partners, exhibitors and wonderfully talented artisans of The Alley. To see so many self-publishing and creative locals producing international quality product and entertainment is truly fantastic!
We’ve worked hard to arrange exclusives and fun stuff for you, and we’ve succeeded in a big way: the WORLD premiere screening of the first two episodes of Marvel’s Daredevil, the exclusive screening of the newly represented classic Thunderbirds Are Go! (followed in Melbourne by a Q&A with Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshop’s Richard Taylor), behind the scenes cast and crew panels from new feature film Infini, exclusive behind the scenes footage from Mad Max: Fury Road and so much more.
We’ve got the most diverse range of guests we’ve ever hosted, and a wonderful line up of panels and interactive competitions for you to watch or participate in, such as the Madman National Cosplay Championships, the Timezone Supanova Australian Pinball Championships, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron ‘Be The Super Hero’ ultimate showdown (Melbourne) and the Nippon World Karaoke Grand Prix (Gold Coast) - just to name a few!
We hope you have fun, we’ve had fun getting us here, and thanks again for your ever-so appreciated support.
Welcome to Supanova 2015 – we hope you have a blast!
Yours in fun, Daniel Zachariou Supanova Pop Culture expo Founder & Event Director
WELCOME TOSUPANOVA 2015
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SUPANOVA 2015! Lock it in!Sydney
Three HUGE days at the biggest show in the country! June 19, 20 & 21, 2015.
Perth Our huge 50th expo celebration!
June 27 & 28, 2015 plus Preview Night on Friday.
AdelAideBack for our 4th huge SA show!
november 21 & 22, 2015 plus Preview Night on Friday.
BriSBAneThree HUGE days and the Madman National Cosplay
Championship finals! november 27, 28 & 29, 2015.
SUPAnOVA 2016 Gold Coast April 9 & 10, 2016
Melbourne April 16 & 17, 2016Sydney June 17, 18 & 19, 2016
Perth June 25 & 26, 2016Brisbane November 11, 12 & 13, 2016
Adelaide November 19 & 20, 2016
SUPAnOVA 2017 Gold Coast April 22 & 23, 2017Melbourne April 29 & 30, 2017Sydney June 16, 17 & 18, 2017Perth June 24 & 25, 2017Brisbane November 10, 11 & 12, 2017 Adelaide November 18 & 19, 2017
UpcomingDatesAd5.indd 1 31/03/15 11:53 AM
SUPA-FAQS!
Get the Most out of your Supanova ExperienceThis Programme has been designed so that everything you’ll need to know about the expo is at your fingertips including detailed maps, timetables and guest guides. The Information Desk, ATMs, toilets and parent change rooms are marked on the precinct maps in the centre of this Programme.
Be Excellent to Each OtherAs an all-ages event, Supanova is intended as a friendly and fun place where everyone can feel included so please be kind to your fellow fans. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated. Even though it’s a busy convention, we want to create an atmosphere of a big ol’ geek party!
Celebrate Your Inner HeroMany patrons attend Supanova in costume or cosplay. If you would like to take someone’s photo, please ask their permission first and be mindful not to block pathways or create a traffic jam whilst doing so. Supanova encourages a diverse and colourful cosplay community – everyone deserves equal respect so mind your manners and be kind to one another!
Take Care Out TherePlease take good care of yourself, your friends and your belongings. Be sun-smart when outdoors, and drink plenty of water. Be careful with your possessions – you don’t want to lose something special you’ve just purchased or had signed.
Where Are Your Kids?For parents and guardians: as you enter Supanova, agree on a place to meet your child in the event that they get lost. At Supanova’s Information Desk (see the map on page 28), you can pick up a Lost Child ID wristband so you can be contacted if your child becomes separated from you. Children 12 years and under cannot be left unattended. If you need to report a lost child, please do so at the Information Desk.
Mature ContentSupanova is a family event, but some exhibitors do stock material that is intended for a mature audience. Please be aware that the language of some celebrities in their panels can occasionally be “colourful”. Classification ratings for the film and TV screenings are posted in the relevant theatres, and in the Event Timetable listings where possible.
Volunteers: The Heart and Soul of SupanovaSupanova’s team of friendly volunteers are here to help you. If you have a special access request (e.g. in Q&A panels or autograph lines) due to a disability or mobility requirement, please approach a volunteer and let them know what you need so they can assist you.
Emergency AssistanceIf you, or someone near you needs emergency Security or First Aid assistance, contact 03 9372 2744 (Melbourne) or 07 5504 4050 (Gold Coast), seek assistance from a Supanova volunteer or staff member, or go to the Information Desk marked on your map.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: 1. Management reserves the right to refuse entry and remove persons behaving or dressed inappropriately. 2. At no time may patrons act in any manner that may cause harm to another patron or worker, or cause damage to the venue or any property. Fines may apply, or authorities may be called. 3. Management reserves the right to inspect all bags upon entering and exiting the venue. 4. No pets allowed other than designated guide or assistance animals. 5. All entry tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. One (1) child, twelve (12) years and under, can enter free with each paying adult. Children five (5) years and under can enter free of charge. Parental/Guardian consent to attend Supanova is required for those under the age of sixteen (16). Children should not be left unattended at any time. 6. All tickets are general admission entry and seating in seminar areas is on a ‘first come, first served’ basis unless otherwise noted or signed. 7. Patrons will not be permitted to bring any glass items or non-approved weapons* into the venue. 8. Supanova is a drug and alcohol free event. No alcohol can be brought into or consumed within the Supanova venue. Persons found doing so will be removed from the event. 9. Smoking is permitted in the designated smoking areas only. 10. Shoes must be worn at all times on the Exhibition Floor, in outdoor areas, seminar rooms or theatre spaces, unless part of the scheduled Cosplay Presentation – and then, only in designated performance areas during that presentation. No rollerskates or rollerblade are permitted in non-performance spaces. 11. No commercial photography, filming or recording is permitted without prior permission from show organisers. Producers must obtain waivers/releases from Supanova and participants if content is to be used for commercial media. All ticket-holders understand that they may be filmed or photographed whilst attending Supanova.
*WEAPON POLICY: All Supanova attendees, exhibitors and staff must comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations regarding weapons and their usage. While travelling to and from, and at the event make sure due care is taken not to endanger persons or property, or cause public alarm. No illegal weapons, no item that closely resembles a real weapon, no metal weapon or prop and no weapon that can fire a projectile is permitted (deactivated Nerf excepted). Bows must be loosely strung. If in doubt, check at Cosplay HQ. Weapons or dangerous items to be autographed must be well packaged and cloaked at Cosplay HQ until such time they are to be signed. Seek assistance from staff before removing packaging. For more detailed information, visit www.supanova.com.au/weapons-policy
How to ensureyou have a blast
at Supanova!
SUPANOVA 2015! Lock it in!Sydney
Three HUGE days at the biggest show in the country! June 19, 20 & 21, 2015.
Perth Our huge 50th expo celebration!
June 27 & 28, 2015 plus Preview Night on Friday.
AdelAideBack for our 4th huge SA show!
november 21 & 22, 2015 plus Preview Night on Friday.
BriSBAneThree HUGE days and the Madman National Cosplay
Championship finals! november 27, 28 & 29, 2015.
SUPAnOVA 2016 Gold Coast April 9 & 10, 2016
Melbourne April 16 & 17, 2016Sydney June 17, 18 & 19, 2016
Perth June 25 & 26, 2016Brisbane November 11, 12 & 13, 2016
Adelaide November 19 & 20, 2016
SUPAnOVA 2017 Gold Coast April 22 & 23, 2017Melbourne April 29 & 30, 2017Sydney June 16, 17 & 18, 2017Perth June 24 & 25, 2017Brisbane November 10, 11 & 12, 2017 Adelaide November 18 & 19, 2017
UpcomingDatesAd5.indd 1 31/03/15 11:53 AM
STOPTHE PRESS
Be The Marvel Superhero To celebrate the release of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, in cinemas from April 23, Supanova is giving Melbourne fans a chance to Be The Marvel Super Hero. Recreate the epic battle between Hulk and the Hulkbuster. Opponents step up, clench their fist and crunch! Challenge a friend, suit-up or hulk-up to see who will become the ultimate Marvel Super Hero and be sure to grab a once in a lifetime photo opportunity all in the shadow of the full scale Hulkbuster suit.
Cancellations Danai Gurira, who portrays sword-wielding zombie slayer Michonne on The Walking Dead, has had to cancel her visits to Melbourne and the Gold Coast due to unforeseen professional commitments. Keep an eye out for Danai’s exciting upcoming TV and film appearances.
Ryan ‘Opie’ Hurst of Sons of Anarchy can also no longer attend Supanova in Melbourne and the Gold Coast due to unexpected ‘anarchic’ circumstances.
Willa Holland, currently starring on the hit series Arrow, is unable to make it to Melbourne or the Gold Coast due to an extended filming schedule, and will be postponing her appearance until June 2015 (Sydney and Perth).
In running a pop culture expo the size of Supanova, there’s inevitably last minute
additions, reshuffles and sometimes sadly cancellations when it comes to guests and
events – right up to the doors being opened!
Kick off your Supanova weekend
with a BIG bang!FRIDAY
FUN!
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MELBOURNE AND GOLD COAST (6.00pm to 10.00pm)Get a head start on the massive weekend ahead at Supanova’s Opening Night festivities! Proceedings officially begin with the Official Welcome ceremony featuring some of your favourite guests dropping by to say “G’day”, moving in to the groovy geek-tunes of Kirby Krackle songster, Kyle Stevens. Creative masterclasses hosted by The Walking Dead’s Tony Moore and self-publishing expert Colin Taber will get your artistic career on track, while horror maverick John Jarratt gives the bloody R-rated gossip on his new film StalkHer. Until 8.00pm in both Melbourne and the Gold Coast, you can beat the queues and secure your autograph and photo tokens for the weekend.
FRIDAY NIGHT TIMETABLE
What’s happening and where!
6.00pm – 6.30pm Official Welcome Ceremony
6.45pm – 7.30pm Kirby Krackle LIVE!
8.00pm – Close 009 RE:Cyborg (M) Melbourne
Netflix Presents: Daredevil (MA15+) (Episodes 1 and 2) Gold Coast
6.45pm – 7.45pm Masterclass: Tony Moore
7.45pm – 8.45pm Masterclass: How to self-publish
your novel with Colin Taber
6.45pm – 7.45pm Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern
7.45pm – 8.45pm John Jarratt featuring StalkHer (R18+)
8.00pm – Close 009 RE:Cyborg (M) Gold Coast
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CHRISTOPHER LLOYDA well-loved cult figure, Christopher Lloyd is best known as the manic Emmett “Doc” Brown (Back To The Future), the hilarious Uncle Fester (The Addams Family) and the malevolent Judge Doom (Who Framed Roger Rabbit).
TYLER HOECHLINTyler Hoechlin is best known as Derek Hale from the supernatural television drama Teen Wolf but made his first splash at the age of 14, when he nabbed the pivotal role of Tom Hanks’ son in Sam Mendes’ Road To Perdition.
JAMES COSMOA staple of British television, with credits in hundreds of television shows, James Cosmo has most recently appeared on Game of Thrones and Sons of Anarchy, and also boasts appearances in Highlander, Braveheart and Trainspotting.
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JAMES MARSTERS Guaranteed perennial cult stardom as the vampire Spike on Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, James Marsters further enhanced his pop cultural appeal as bad guy Brainiac on Smallville and Captain John on Torchwood.
JASON DAVID FRANKJason David Frank is well known for his role of Tommy Oliver in the long-running children’s television show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
WALTER KOENIGA true titan in the pop cultural firmament, American actor Walter Koenig is best known for his role as Russian crew member Pavel Chekov on the original Star Trek series and as Alfred Bester on Babylon 5.
TOMMY FLANAGANHe recently terrorised the glamorous folk on Revenge, and has appeared on Peaky Blinders and 24, but Scottish-born Tommy Flanagan will always be best known for his indelible work as hard-riding biker, Filip “Chibs” Telford on the much loved Sons Of Anarchy.
GEORGE TAKEIAn author, an internet sensation, a gay activist, a cultural icon, a hardworking actor and the subject of the superb documentary To Be Takei, the great George Takei will forever be most fondly remembered as Mr. Sulu on the cult phenomenon Star Trek.
NICHELLE NICHOLSHailed by no less than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as “the first non-stereotypical role portrayed by a black woman in television history”, Nichelle Nichols’ pioneering work as Lt. Uhura on Star Trek remains utterly groundbreaking today.
Supanova has once again rounded up an enviable collection of the hottest screen stars.
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Strong coarselanguage and comedic sex scenes
An orgy of chaos and low brow humour
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WILLA HOLLANDCurrently winning fans as Oliver Queen’s sister Thea on the hit superhero series Arrow, Willa Holland has also featured in The O.C. and Gossip Girl and provided the voice of Aqua, in the video game Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep.
ROBIN LORD TAYLORThough he’s appeared in top notch shows like The Walking Dead, Law & Order and The Good Wife, Robin Lord Taylor announced himself as an instant star with his scene stealing work as the villainous Oswald Cobblepot alias The Penguin in the Batman drama Gotham.
CHARISMA CARPENTERFamed for playing Cordelia on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series Angel, Charisma Carpenter has also appeared on Baywatch, Charmed, Veronica Mars, The Lying Game and Sons of Anarchy.
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TO PERFECTIONZOO MAGAZINE
Strong coarselanguage and comedic sex scenes
An orgy of chaos and low brow humour
Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile
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DOLPH LUNDGRENCurrently enjoying a career renaissance thanks to his performances in the Expendables movies, Dolph Lundgren is the star of over thirty action flicks including Universal Soldier, Masters of The Universe, Rocky IV and Showdown in Little Tokyo.
GEORGINA HAIGGeorgina Haig is an Australian actress hailing from Melbourne, and currently stars as Elsa in the fairytale drama Once Upon A Time. She has also played major roles on Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS and Fringe.
SEAN MAGUIRESean Maguire shot to fame in Grange Hill and EastEnders in the UK and moved to LA to star in the box office hit Meet the Spartans. He currently stars as Robin Hood in the fairy tale drama Once Upon A Time.
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JOHN JARRATTQuentin Tarantino’s favourite Aussie actor became an instant pop culture icon when he sharpened his blade to play outback serial killer Mick Taylor in Wolf Creek and Wolf Creek 2, and will be seen next in the upcoming thriller StalkHer, which he co-directed.
GREG VAN BORSSUMAn esteemed bodybuilder and multiple black belt martial artist, Greg Van Borssum recently served as the fight choreographer and weapons specialist on George Miller’s explosive post-apocalyptic actioner Mad Max: Fury Road.
MARTIN KLEBBAMartin Klebba has clocked up roles in dozens of films (Mirror Mirror, Zombieland, Van Helsing) and television shows (The Cape, Scrubs) but is most recognised for his role as Marty in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
KEVIN MCNALLYKevin McNally has featured on Supernatural, Downton Abbey, Burn Notice and the video game Assassin’s Creed III but is best known as Joshamee Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
RACHEL SKARSTENRachel Skarsten is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Dinah Lance on the television series Birds Of Prey and as Tamsin on Lost Girl. She also featured in Fifty Shades Of Grey.
MANU BENNETTAs well as appearances in films such as Lantana and The Marine, this ever-busy New Zealand-born actor has hit genre paydirt with eye-catching roles in Spartacus: War of the Damned, Arrow, The Hobbit, 30 Days of Night and Xena: Warrior Princess.
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SAE Creative Media Institute can give you the skills you need to succeed locally and internationally.
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SAE Creative Media Institute can give you the skills you need to succeed locally and internationally.
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the best voice actors in the business
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The best acting isn’t always done in front of the camera, as these brilliant voice actors amply prove.
ROBBIE DAYMONDRobbie Daymond is a Native-American voice artist, actor and performer best known for Sailor Moon, Breadwinners and Get Blake, and guest starring spots on shows such as Ever After High and Transformers: Rescue Bots.
RICHARD EPCAROne of the hardest working actors in show business, Richard Epcar has voiced over 400 characters in games, animation and anime, but is best known as the voice of Batou in Ghost In The Shell, The Joker in several Batman games and Ansem in Kingdom Hearts.
ELLYN STERNEllyn Stern is a classically trained actress, voice talent, director and writer whose career spans from film, to television, to stage. Her voice work includes Ghost In The Shell 2, Gundam Unicorn, Shadow Hearts and Technoman.
JESSICA DICICCOThis young actress has done voice work for Over The Hedge, Gravity Falls and Pound Puppies, but is best known for playing the hot-headed Flame Princess in Adventure Time, as well as the video game characters, Lumina in Final Fantasy XIII and Franke Athens in Psychonauts.
Film © 2014 Guerilla Films Pty Ltd Screen Australia. All Rights Reserved. © 2015 Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Australia Pty Limited. All Rights Reserved.
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TODD HABERKORNAn award winning voice over artist, Todd Haberkorn has provided voices for a number of animated television shows including Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Soul Eater and Tenkai Knights.
ARRYN ZECHA videogamer, voice actress, photographer and writer, Arryn Zech voices Blake Belladonna in the Rooster Teeth series RWBY, as well as Dr. Emily Grey in Red vs. Blue.
BARBARA DUNKELMANBarbara Dunkelman is the marketing and community manager at Rooster Teeth Productions, co-director of RTX, and the voice of Yang on the web-series RWBY. Her live action credits include roles in Immersion, Rooster Teeth Shorts and Ten Little Roosters.
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An Aussie Zombie Film by the Roache-Turner Brothers
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Peter F Hamilton
John Scalzi
Traci
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Colin Taber
Alan Baxter
Lynette Noni
C S Pacat
K.J Taylor
Paula Weston
Jack Dann
Marianne de Pierres
Kim Wilkins
Justin Woolley
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THE BEST AUTHORS IN FANTASY, ACTION
AND SCIENCE FICTION
Supanova proves that the pen is sometimes mightier than the sword with appearances from a number of acclaimed authors.
TRACI HARDINGBlending fantasy, fact, time travel and quantum physics, the works of Australian author, Traci Harding – The Time Keeper Trilogy, The Ancient Future Trilogy and The Celestial Triad – are a genre unto themselves.
PETER F. HAMILTONThe inspired mind of this British author has resulted in many bestselling novels, including the Greg Mandel Trilogy, the Night’s Dawn Trilogy, the Commonwealth Saga and the Void Trilogy.
ALAN BAXTERThis author is the creator of the new dark urban fantasy trilogy The Alex Caine Trilogy, the gripping duology RealmShift and MageSign, and co-authored the short horror novel Dark Rite, with David Wood.
COLIN TABERThis Australian-born novelist is the creator of The Ossard Trilogy and The United States Of Vinland Trilogy (with the most recent installments Red Winter and Ossard’s Shadow now available) as well as a host of short stories and magazine articles.
LYNETTE NONIHailing from Queensland, Noni’s debut novel Akarnae is the first of The Medoran Chronicles, which fuses magic, wonder, willpower and technology – Harry Potter meets Narnia meets The X-Men.
JUSTIN WOOLLEYA strong debut, Woolley’s A Town Called Dust tracks the remnants of mankind surviving in the desert, kept safe from the plague of undead ghouls by a large border fence, until the fence falls.
Peter F Hamilton
John Scalzi
Traci
HardingPosie Graeme-Evans
Colin Taber
Alan Baxter
Lynette Noni
C S Pacat
K.J Taylor
Paula Weston
Jack Dann
Marianne de Pierres
Kim Wilkins
Justin Woolley
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JOHN SCALZI (Melbourne Exclusive)The prolific and award-winning John Scalzi has penned the acclaimed novels Old Man’s War Series, The Android’s Dream, Redshirts, The Human Division Series and Lock In.
K.J. TAYLOR (Melbourne Exclusive)First published at the age of just eighteen with The Land of Bad Fantasy, this Australian author has since made her name as a highly impressive conjuror of fantasy with her Fallen Moon and Risen Sun trilogies and her most recent work The Shadow’s Heart.
C.S. PACAT (Melbourne Exclusive)This Melbourne writer’s Captive Prince Trilogy began its life as a free online web serial, where it enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success before being acquired by Penguin USA.
KIM WILKINS (Gold Coast Exclusive)Currently penning contemporary epic romances under the pseudonym of Kimberley Freeman, Kim Wilkins made a splash with her first novel The Infernal, followed by Grimoire the Gina Champion Series and Daughters of the Storm.
JACK DANN (Melbourne Exclusive)A multiple award winning author, Jack Dann has written or edited over seventy books, including Junction, Starhiker, The Man Who Melted, The Memory Cathedral, The Silent, and Jubilee.
POSIE GRAEME-EVANS (Melbourne Exclusive)Posie Graeme-Evans is the internationally bestselling author of The Anne Trilogy, The Dressmaker, The Island House and her newest time-slip novel Wild Wood.
MARIANNE DE PIERRES (Gold Coast Exclusive)Marianne de Pierres is the author of the popular Parrish Plessis Trilogy, the award-winning Sentients Of Orion science fiction series, the genre-bending Peacemaker western/urban fantasy series, and the Night Creatures Trilogy, a dark fantasy series for teens.
PAULA WESTON (Gold Coast Exclusive)Paula Weston is the Brisbane-based author of The Rephaim series, with the fourth and concluding book Burn out in June.
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In addition to screening a host of the best anime, fantasy, sci-fi and action films, Supanova features
a selection of special panels where you can catch an exclusive look at footage from a host
of upcoming productions, and hear directly from their cast and crew. Here are some highlights.
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NETFLIX PRESENTS: DAREDEVIL (MA15+) Netflix has launched in Australia and one of the hottest series to hit the streaming platform is Marvel’s Daredevil, which follows Matt Murdock, who was tragically blinded as a boy, and now fights against injustice as a masked vigilante. Supanova is bringing you the first two episodes of the series, accompanied by an introduction from the cast. Those in Melbourne will be the first to see the episodes, with the exclusive Saturday screening scheduled 90 minutes before the series is released on Netflix worldwide.
THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO! The iconic sixties series has been revamped as a co-production between ITV Studios and New Zealand based Pukeko Pictures in association with the world-famous Weta Workshop (The Lord of the Rings, Avatar). The first two episodes of the series featuring everyone’s favourite family of heroes will screen at Supanova with an introduction by the cast, and Executive Producer, Richard Taylor, co-owner of Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshops, will participate in a post-screening Q&A in Melbourne.
INFINI Australian director Shane Abbess (Gabriel) and select cast members will present footage from this thought-provoking sci-fi thriller that chronicles the efforts of a search and rescue team using slipstream technology to transport themselves to an off-world mining facility. Their mission is to save the lone survivor (Daniel MacPherson) of a biological outbreak.
THE MENKOFF METHOD (Melbourne Exclusive) Part spy movie, part anime, part office comedy - and all heart – this audacious new film from David Parker follows a young comic book artist (Lachlan Woods) working in a bank who stands up to sweeping reforms by a Russian HR consultant (Noah Taylor). The director and select cast members will be at Supanova to unveil advance footage from the film and answer your questions!
To check the times and venues for each of these panels, see the Event Timetable on Page 24.
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD With the highly anticipated sequel blasting into cinemas on May 14, two of its creators will give us the lowdown on the post-apocalyptic actioner. Mark Sexton storyboarded the film in a small team as George Miller wrote the script. Greg Van Borssum, at the other end of production, choreographed the stunning fights. Hear their stories and catch some exclusive footage!
ARROWHEAD (Melbourne Exclusive) The cast and crew behind this low-budget but spectacular slice of sci-fi will be on hand to give you the lowdown about the upcoming film, which follows a prisoner of war who becomes stranded on a desert moon with only an artificial intelligence system for company (voiced by Shaun Micallef!).
009 RE:CYBORG (M) Kenji Kamiyama’s feature-length reboot of Shotaro Ishinomori’s anime series Cyborg 009 unspools close to three decades ago when nine weaponised cyborgs disappeared after they were forced to turn on their creators in the name of justice. But when a
string of terrorist attacks occur in locations throughout the world, the cyborgs return to restore order to the globe once more.To check the full list of screenings at Supanova, see the AnimeLab Timetable on the opposite page.
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10.50am 11.40am Space Dandy (PG)
11.40am 1.30pm Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (M)
1.30pm 2.00pm Madman mini game!
2.00pm 3.00pm AnimeLab Surprise Premiere (M)
3.00pm 4.00pm Sailor Moon (dubbed) (PG)
4.00pm 4.30pm Chi’s Sweet Home (G)
4.30pm 5.00pm Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun (PG)
5.00pm 5.30pm Daily Lives of High school Boys (M)
5.30pm 6.00pm RWBY Volume 2 (PG)
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10.00am 11.00am Log Horizon (M)
11.00am 12.00pm Madman Keynote with Sly
12.00pm 1.00pm AnimeLab Surprise Premiere (M)
1.00pm 2.00pm KanColle - Kantai Collection (M)
2.00pm 3.00pm Assassination Classroom (MA15+)
3.00pm 4.00pm Sailor Moon Crystal (subbed) (PG)
4.00pm 4.30pm Nagi no Asukara (M)
4.30pm 5.00pm Toradora (M)
5.00pm 5.30pm Beyond the Boundary (MA15+)
5.30pm 6.00pm No Game No Life (MA15+)
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Anime Trivia thanks to Anime at Abbotsford 10.30am - 11.20am Impossible Quests: Lynette Noni, Justin Woolley and C.S. Pacat 10.30am - 11.20am
Richard Epcar 11.20am - 12.10pm
Weta Workshop Presents: Warren Dion Smith 3.30pm - 4.20pm
When We Were Young: K.J. Taylor, Jack Dann, Traci Harding and John Scalzi 11.00am - 11.50am
Myths and Misconceptions: Posie Graeme-Evans, Colin Taber, Peter F. Hamilton and Alan Baxter 12.40am - 1.30pm
The Menkoff Method Exclusive Intro (M) 4.20pm - 5.10pm
Weta Workshop Presents: Warren Dion Smith 11.50am - 12.40pm
Supa-Star Sketch-Off: Tony Moore, David Yardin and Martin Abel 1.30pm - 2.20pm
Thrill Seekers: Nathan M. Farrugia, Steve P. Vincent and Luke Preston 2.20pm - 3.10pm
Arthur Suydam: Zombie King 3.10pm - 4.00pm
Kirby Krackle LIVE! 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Arrowhead Exclusive: Cast & Crew (M) 12.10pm - 1.00pm
Working for Comics vs Film/TV: Colin Wilson, Fil Barlow, Mark Sexton and Helen Maier 1.50pm - 2.40pm
Aussie Talents: Dean Rankine, Wayne Nichols, Gavin Aung Than, Martin Abel and Jake Lawrence 1.00pm - 1.50pm
Madman National Cosplay Championship 11.20am - 1.00pm
Can Science Fiction Predict The Future? Peter F. Hamilton and John Scalzi 1.50pm - 2.40pm
Robbie Daymond 1.00pm - 1.50pm
Daredevil Episode 1 (MA15+) 2.40pm - 3.30pm
Daredevil Episode 2 (MA15+) 3.30pm - 4.20pm
Supanova Cosplay Competition 4.20pm - 6.00pm
James Marsters in Concert 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Ellyn Stern 11.00am - 11.50am
Georgina Haig and Sean Maguire 11.50am - 12.40pm
Jason David Frank 1.30pm 2.20pm
Todd Haberkorn 2.20pm - 3.10pm
Jessica DiCicco 3.10pm - 4.00pm
Supanova Cosplay Competition and Kamehameha Blast Off! 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Mad Max: Fury Road Exclusive with Mark Sexton and Greg Van Borssum 12.30pm 1.30pm
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Impossible Quests: Lynette Noni, Justin Woolley and C.S. Pacat 10.30am - 11.20am HanabeeLIVE! with Barbara Dunkelman and Arryn Zech 10.30am - 11.20am
Rebel Legion - Building Heroes 11.00am - 12.00pm
Interactive Cosplay Workshop: How to make a Dragon Priest mask from Skyrim! 11.00am - 12.00pm
Mepxy Graphic Pen Tutorial with Paul Abstruse 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Kara Fairfield - Make Them Pay: Business and Marketing for Artists 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Interactive Cosplay Workshop with A.K. Wirru 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Adam Nichols: Colour Theory 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Melbourne Comics 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Competition Presentations 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Model Weathering and Airbrush Techniques with Giampaolo 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Rebel Legion - Building Heros 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Mepxy Graphic Pen Tutorial with Paul Abstruse 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Willa Holland and Manu Bennett 11.20am - 12.10pm
Christopher Lloyd 12.10pm - 1.00pm
Special Screening: Infini (M) 1.00pm - 1.50pm
Tommy Flanagan 1.50pm - 2.40pm
Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig 2.40pm - 3.30pm
Channel 9 GO! Presents: Thunderbirds Are Go! with Richard Taylor (PG) 4.20pm - 5.10pm
Rachel Skarsten 11.00am - 11.50am
Dolph Lundgren 11.50am - 12.40pm
Tyler Hoechlin 12.40pm - 1.30pm
George Takei 1.30pm - 2.20pm
Charisma Carpenter and James Marsters 2.20pm - 3.10pm
Martin Klebba & Kevin McNally 3.10pm - 4.00pm
James Cosmo 4.00pm - 4.50pm
Robin Lord Taylor 3.30pm - 4.20pm
Richard Epcar 11.20am - 12.10pm
Weta Workshop Presents: Warren Dion Smith 3.30pm - 4.20pm
When We Were Young: K.J. Taylor, Jack Dann, Traci Harding and John Scalzi 11.00am - 11.50am
Myths and Misconceptions: Posie Graeme-Evans, Colin Taber, Peter F. Hamilton and Alan Baxter 12.40am - 1.30pm
The Menkoff Method Exclusive Intro (M) 4.20pm - 5.10pm
Weta Workshop Presents: Warren Dion Smith 11.50am - 12.40pm
Supa-Star Sketch-Off: Tony Moore, David Yardin and Martin Abel 1.30pm - 2.20pm
Thrill Seekers: Nathan M. Farrugia, Steve P. Vincent and Luke Preston 2.20pm - 3.10pm
Arthur Suydam: Zombie King 3.10pm - 4.00pm
Kirby Krackle LIVE! 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Arrowhead Exclusive: Cast & Crew (M) 12.10pm - 1.00pm
Working for Comics vs Film/TV: Colin Wilson, Fil Barlow, Mark Sexton and Helen Maier 1.50pm - 2.40pm
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THE IMPORTANT STUFFHere’s a list of some of the essential venues to help you navigate your way through your Supanova Weekend.
A Cosplay Theatre. See Page 24 for the timetable.
B Cosplay Registration and Weapon’s Check.
C AnimeLab Theatre. See Page 24 for the timetable.
D Supanova Seminars. See Page 24 for the timetable.
E FilmInk Features. See Page 24 for the timetable.
F The Supa-Star Signing Area is where you’ll find all our film and TV stars.
G Supanova Store, where you can purchase your tokens for autographs from and photos with our Supa-Stars.
H Roy’s Photos is the place to go to be photographed with our Supa-Stars.
I Our Information Desk is our lost persons meeting spot in addition to being a wealth of info about all sort of things.
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J Check out Weta, meet an artist or purchase an exclusive Supanova print. Thunderbirds Are Go!’s TB1 model will also be on display and Richard Taylor will be meeting fans 2pm to 4pm on Saturday.
K Take a photo with Back to the Future’s classic De Lorean!
L The Australasian Wrestling Federation (AWF) throws down the gauntlet three times daily at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
M Play and compete for your chance to win the awesome Wrestlemania Pinball!
N Missed some of your favourite stars from previous or interstate expos? Supanova Signatures may be able to help!
O FilmInk will be hosting Aussie acting legend John Jarratt.
P Where you’ll find the coolest voice actors: Jessica DiCicco and Todd Haberkorn.
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Q Hanabee presents Rooster Teeth’s Barbara Dunkelman and Arryn Zech!
R Silver K Gallery is where you can find Alex Ross’ intergalactic Ltd Ed Star Trek print.
S Star Wars’ 501st Legion and Mandolorian Mercs Fan Clubs are fundraising here!
T Zombster presents Imagineer’s Playground, our oasis in the middle of the floor featuring awesome panels on the art of filmmaking.
U Epic Gaming have created an awesome shooting range. Check it out!
V Join the fun with Origin PC for your dose of gaming goodness.
W Be The Hero and battle your friends with Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron
X The Alley: Where you’ll find all our comic book Supa-Stars, as well as some of our Voice Stars and heaps of Fan Clubs too.
Y Booktopia is the place to go if you wish to meet our amazing cast of authors led by international stars, Peter F. Hamilton and John Scalzi.
Z Penguin Books hosts awesome author, C.S. Pacat.
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BBack Issue Comics / Harry’s Comics 56Booktopia 87Button Fox Crafts 21
CCDW Studios 61Chiffon Rose 18Chubby Geek & Anime Dynasty 42Classic Comics / Comix Factor 35CombatSydney 37Comics & Cards Unlimited 16The Co-op 85 Corset Wonderland / Coloured Eyes 31Cosplay Lenses 70CRAM!studios 30Critical Hit 34
DDeadRinger 73DeLorean Time Machine 4Dominos Pizza 2Dymocks Melbourne 87
EEB Games 90Epic Armoury Australia 55Epic Gaming 91Evocca College 46Exotic Filled Candy & Licorice 17Fan Emblems 78
FThe Face Paint Shop 63FilmInk 1Funky Journals 25
GGilcards Quality Comics 38Global Gear 7Go Figure Collectables 89 Good Games Melbourne 24
HHanabee 11Henna Art 82Hot Head 74 Hunter Leisure Pty Ltd 29
IImaginables 27International Paintball Group 64
JJMC Academy 12Just Collectables 47
LLCS Collectables 68Living Dead Clothing 50Lush Berries 86
MMadman Anime Actors 9 Madman Entertainment 8Manatees 43Meon 58
Miniature Guitars 19MoeMall Cosplay & Hobby Shop 84MS Merchandising 10Muchima Movie & Music Merchandise 59
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OOne Stop Anime 40Origin PC 93OzAnimart 81
PPenguin Random House Australia 69PLAY Apparel 66Pocket Power Australia 22Polymech Pty Ltd 60Popcultcha 5Poplandia 13
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SShin Tokyo 32Silver K Gallery 33Simply Gadgets, Voodoo Rocky Road 39Siren Visual 80Spotted Dog Fudge 20Starsine Animation Art 28Sugart Creations 44,45Supanova Signatures 16Sweet and Sour Australia 48,52Sweet Shop 14
TTamarket 26TeeTurtle 53Tfi Down Under 62Tiizy 54 Titan Anime 72 Torb and Reiner 77 Toynk Downunder 88
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FANCLUB CENTRALAustrek, The Star Trek Fan Club Inc. A001Doctor Who Club of Victoria A003The Melbourne Costume Group A010New Melbourne Browncoats Inc. A002POPspectrum A075Rebel Legion - Mando Mercs A013TransformersCollectorsClubAustralia A007Victorian Quidditch Association A004WestSide Derby Dollz A005
SUPA-MARKETClover A019Comic Art Gear / Manga Arts A023Licorice and Cream A020Lush Cherry A022Mel Macklin A018MOMOT A011 Nerdgasm A024Pop Curio A009Violent Kittens A008
INDIE PRESS ZONEA Christou Illustration & Concept Art A152Alex & Rob - Melbourne Comic Studio A106Ander Louis 76Animavericks A006Ardent Comics A151Art by Grum A144Art of Julian De Lio A108Australian Cartoonists Association A154Author: Stacey Logan A142Bestselling Author Jacinta Maree A147Boy In A Box Productions A129Carmen Comic Series A150Chamba + Chris + Luke + Thrashwolf A128Cherriuki A086Cohesion Press/IFWG Publishing Australia 75COMICS2MOVIES A131CreepyTrucky A135Dale Maccanti / Bruce Mutard A104Dan Lynch and Richard Bailey A136DARK OZ A109DawnAllies A138DestinyBlue A122Doki Doki Ossan A085DrawnOutDad A140Ed Dyer and Spencertoons A116Eireya Circle A119Enixy A141Fly The Colour Fantastica A107From Above Comic A134Gonzo Comics A143GreyRadian & HoneyBlood A146Gunslave A155Haneiy and Gum A145Hazardous Publications A139James Gilarte A149JCaspersz Art A148Job Dun, Fat Assassin A133Kimberley Clark A105Loopydave A137Louie Joyce A132Mark Lauthier A102Melbourne comcis A127MickMacks A126Mixed Juice A099New London Comics A124Odyssey Books A123Optic Pop/Shadow Theory Media A153Ozy Monkey Studios A112Pocket Designs A110Shane W. Smith A113Silent Neutral A103Simon and Coral A098The South Forsaken A111Strait Jacket Press & Herman’s Monsters A100Striped Designs A115Studio Yvee A101That Bulletproof Kid A130Third Earth Design A118ThrillerEdge A120Troy Barnes - Dark Fiction Author A121The Vagabond A125Warrick Wong Design A117We [Heart] Trash A114
EXHIBITORS Melbourne Showgrounds April 10-12, 2015
HERE’S HOW IT WORKSSupanova provides you with the chance to get up close and personal with your favourite Supa-Star guests. Below are the rules and regulations when it comes to autograph and photo opportunities. See the Quick Guest Guide on Page 32 for information on pricing, venues and times.
AUTOGRAPHS1. Purchase a Token for the autograph(s) of the Supa-Star(s) you would like from the Supanova Store. Autograph fee includes a complimentary print from one of the star’s productions for them to sign (if required). Please review the prints on the nearby photo wall while you are waiting in the line as they will be available at the guest’s signing table (prints are no longer available at the Supanova Store). Alternatively, you can supply your own item, one (1) per Token, to be signed. Please make sure that the item is from a production relevant to the guest.* 2. Take the Token to the Supa-Star Signing Area and queue for your turn. If you have a VIP ticket or special tier ticket with priority queueing, please identify yourself to the Supanova volunteer looking after the line. 3. Exchange your token for a print from the Supa-Star’s assistant. If you have your own item, just hand in your token. 4. Enjoy your moment with your favourite Supa-Star, and your newly signed item! 5. Tokens are NOT REFUNDABLE and deemed void if you do not redeem them during the expo. Consider Tokens as if they’re CASH as they cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. *Please note some guests sell their autographs directly from their table and don’t require a pre-purchased token. These guests will be clearly indicated on the Supanova store pricing list, or you can ask any of our friendly Supanova volunteers.
PHOTO-OPS AT ROY’S PHOTOGRAPHY1. At the Supanova Store, purchase a Token for the photo session(s) with your chosen Supa-Star(s). The photo session time is printed on the Token you purchase. 2. Set your alarm to remind you prior the session so you don’t forget or miss out. 3. Make sure you line up 15 minutes before your session at Roy’s Photography Studio (near the Supa-Star Signing Area). 4. Hand your Token to the assistant as you enter the photo studio. 5. Have your photo taken with the Supa-Star! 6. Collect your photo from the table near the photo booth at the allocated time as indicated by your photo receipt or Roy’s Photo Studio volunteers. 7. Tokens are NOT REFUNDABLE if you do not redeem them during your nominated photo session. Consider Tokens as if they’re CASH as they cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Please note that photo fees do not include an autograph. To get your photo signed, you must have an autograph Token as well (see above).
AUTOGRAPH&PHOTOOPS
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SUPANOVA’STHEALLEY!Most pop culture conventions have an Artists’ Alley. Us? We have THE ALLEY! Showcasing incredible artists, fan clubs, storytellers and traders of the most amazing merch, The Alley is an absolute must-see for every visitor to Supanova. To make it easier to discover what makes your heart pound or soar, The Alley is divided into the following easily navigated districts…
This is the place for finding indie gaming and film/TV-based start-ups and promotions. Get in on the ground floor of these grass roots creative endeavours!
It’s the home of artisans and craftspeople producing their own prints, posters and postcards, jewellery and badges, t-shirts and other amazing wearables, mugs, frames, statues and any number of other incredible, singular products.
The name says it all! Fans showing and sharing their love for their chosen obsessions. Hook up with kindred spirits here and benefit from the camaraderie of shared interests. This is also where you’ll find charity organisations.
This is where storytellers of all kinds can be found. Whether presented in comics or graphic novels, self-published children’s books or novels, manga or mini-comics, it’s all here – presented by the creators, writers, artists and publishers themselves.
This is where you can find those those hard to find collectables and imports, interesting and must have artifacts, and stuff that just can’t seem to be found anywhere else! The Supa Market fills the gap between the large importers and the lone creators.
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Know where your favourite Supa-Star guests are all weekend! guests will be in high demand
throughout the weekend, and we don’t want you to miss the chance to meet your favourite star
(for an autograph or photo) or catch them at a panel. Here’s the breakdown so you know where
to be and how to budget.
QUICK GUEST GUIDE
Tommy flanagan Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Seminar at 1.50pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 11.50am (A), 3.00pm (A) Sunday Photos at 12.25pm (A), 2.50pm (A)
Todd Haberkorn Autograph $20 (Madman Booth) Photo $40 Saturday Photos at 3.25pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 2.20pm, Cosplay Theatre; Photos at 1.45pm (B)
Georgina Haig Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Photos at 2.05pm (A), 5.15pm (A) Sunday Seminar at 11.50am, Cosplay Theatre; Photos at 1.40pm (A), 4.45pm (A)
Tyler Hoechlin Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Photos at 1.20pm (A), 4.45pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 12.40pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 11.00am (A), 2.20pm (B)
Willa Holland Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Seminar at 11.20am, FilmInk Features; Photos at 12.50pm (A), 4.00pm (A) Sunday Photos at 1.15pm (A), 3.40pm (A)
John Jarratt Autograph $30 (FilmInk Booth) Photo $40 Friday Seminar at 7.45pm, FilmInk Features Saturday Photos at 2.20pm (B) Sunday Photos at 2.55pm (B)
Manu Bennett Autograph $50 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $60 Saturday Seminar at 11.20am, FilmInk Features; Photos at 12.20pm (A), 3.30pm (A) Sunday Photos at 12.50pm (A), 3.15pm (A)
Charisma Carpenter Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Photos at 10.30am (A), 5.00pm (A) Sunday Seminar at 2.20pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 11.15am (A), 4.30pm (A)
James Cosmo Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Photos at 11.40am (B), 2.05pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 4.00pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 12.00pm (B), 2.10pm (B)
Jason David Frank Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Photos at 1.20pm (B), 4.35pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 1.30pm, Cosplay Theatre; Photos at 12.10pm (B), 4.50pm (B)
Robbie Daymond Autograph $20 (The Alley) Photo $30 Saturday Seminar at 1.00pm, Cosplay Theatre; Photos at 3.20pm (B) Sunday Photos at 2.30pm (B)
Jessica DiCicco Autograph $20 (Madman Booth) Photo $30 Saturday Photos at 3.30pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 3.10pm, Cosplay Theatre; Photos at 2.35pm (B)
Please note that all Supa-Star guests will be participating in signing sessions throughout each Saturday and Sunday, excluding their breaks, seminar times and photo sessions. If a guest is not listed on the Quick Guest Guide, they are participating in FREE autograph signings.
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Martin Klebba Autograph $30 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $40 Saturday Photos at 1.35pm (B), 3.45pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 3.10pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 12.25pm (B), 2.50pm (B)
Walter Koenig* Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Seminar at 2.40pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 11.00am (B ), 4.25pm (B) Sunday Photos at 11.25am (B), 4.40pm (B)
Christopher Lloyd Autograph $60 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $70 for a studio portrait or $110 for a professional photo with yourself, Christopher and the DeLorean Saturday Seminar at 12.10pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 11.20am (A), 2.15pm (DeLorean), 2.30pm (A) Sunday Photos at 11.55am (A), 2.10pm (DeLorean), 2.25pm (A)
Dolph Lundgren Autograph $60 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $70 Saturday Photos at 12.20pm (B), 2.50pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 11.50am, FilmInk Features; Photos at 1.20pm (B), 3.20pm (B)
Sean Maguire Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Photos at 2.15pm (B), 4.40pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 11.50am, Cosplay Theatre; Photos at 2.40pm (B), 4.55pm (B)
James Marsters Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Photos at 10.45am (A), 4.30pm (A); Concert at 6.30pm, Cosplay Theatre Sunday Seminar at 2.20pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 11.30am (A), 4.05pm (A)
All photos will take place at Roy’s Photo Studio
A = Studio A B = Studio BMake sure you line up at least 15 minutes before your session.
The Studio is located near the Supa-Star Signing Area. See page 31 to find out how autograph and photo sessions work.
Kevin McNally Autograph $30 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $40 Saturday Photos at 1.25pm (B), 3.35pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 3.10pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 12.15pm (B), 2.45pm (B)
Nichelle Nichols* Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Seminar at 2.40pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 10.30am (B), 3.50pm (B) Sunday Photos at 11.00am (B), 4.10pm (B)
Rachel Skarsten Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Photos at 11.15am (A), 5.25pm (A) Sunday Seminar at 11.00am, FilmInk Features; Photos at 12.20pm (A), 4.55pm (A)
George Takei* Autograph $50 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $60 Saturday Photos at 11.10am (B), 4.00pm (B) Sunday Seminar at 1.30pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 11.35am (B), 4.20pm (B)
Robin Lord Taylor Autograph $40 (Supa-Star Signing Area) Photo $50 Saturday Seminar at 3.30pm, FilmInk Features; Photos at 12.50pm (B), 5.00pm (B) Sunday Photos at 12.30pm (B), 3.45pm (B)
*Warp Factor 2015 Pass holders will be entitled to one exclusive Star Trek group photo with George Takei, Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig on Saturday at 10.40am (B) or Sunday at 11.10am (B)
Any Supanova attendee will tell you that cosplay is definitely
one of the highlights of the expo, whether you’re a serious cosplayer
or just having fun taking snaps!
COSPLAYCREATIONS!
SUPANOVA COSPLAY COMPETITIONRegardless of whether you worked on your costume for months or threw it together that morning, the Supanova Cosplay Competition is the place to strut your stuff. Separate comps will run on Saturday and Sunday and a team of judges will be on hand to award prizes across a variety of categories. Places are limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Visit Cosplay HQ for more info!
COSPLAY CHESS (Gold Coast Exclusive)Supanova presents Extreme Cosplay Chess. The chess rules remain the same, but the pieces are cosplayers and the players have special, game-changing powers. It’s a fast and furious battle to the death where one simple move could become a fatal mistake. Visit Cosplay HQ to find out how to play or just watch the fun!
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After another year of highly competitive and awe-inspiring cosplaying, we are back! Be sure to follow all the action at the Madman Cosplay Theatre and don’t forget to use #MNCC15 to post your photos and videos to follow the conversation!
2014 CHAMPION’S ADDRESSHello MNCC15 participants and supporters! Wirru here, Champion of 2010 and 2014.
I’m really excited to see the amazing costumes and performances that our 2015 entrants have in store.
I wish all the entrants this year the best of luck. Sweat, cry and bleed a little over the project…but please get some sleep! Enjoy the journey! I hope you make some valuable, lifelong friends backstage like I did in all my years of participation.
Best of luck!Wirru
STAY ‘SUPA’AT SUPANOVA!
BULLYING AND HARASSMENTARE AGAINST THE CODE OF CONDUCT.
SUPERHEROESDON’T BULLY OR HARASS OTHERS.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OR WITNESSSUCH BEHAVIOUR PLEASE REPORT IT
TO STAFF, SECURITY OR A VOLUNTEER.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Supanova Pop Culture Expo is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance (including costumes),
body size, race, or religion.
We do not tolerate harassment, bullying or assault of patrons, guests, volunteers or staff in any form. Obscene or sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any venue, including seminars. Patrons violating these rules may be expelled from the expo without a refund at the discretion of the expo organisers, and authorities may be contacted.
If you are being harassed or witness wrongful behaviour, contact a member of security or staff immediately, or seek assistance at the Information Desk. For more information on this policy and its reporting system can be found at
http://www.supanova.com.au/codeofconduct/
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GET INTERACTIVE! GET INSPIRED!
IMAGINEER’S PLAYGROUND
Imagineer’s Playground is where your creative side comes out to play. Situated amongst the action in the main expo hall, this interactive stage features talented industry artists and avid enthusiasts from around the world, teaching you the tips and tricks of cosplay design and techniques, model and prop making, special FX makeup, CG effects, comic art how-to’s, screenwriting and so much more!
The Imagaineer’s Playground also hosts the Supanova Art Competition and Model and Prop Expo, where fans submit their works for everyone to view, with a Fan Choice Award to be presented at the end of the event. Like what you see? Don’t forget to vote!
If you want to display your model/prop work in Imagineer’s Playground, visit www.supanova.com.au/activities/imagineers-playground for details. Art Competition entrants can submit their work on the day.
For workshop details and time, please see the Event Timetable on Page 24.
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A handful of Supanova’s Supa-Star guests will participate in special panels,
workshops and events where you can learn the tricks of the trade and what
makes your favourite artists tick. Here are some of the highlights.
SUPA- SEMINARS
COMIC PANELSMasterclass: Tony Moore Tony Moore, co-creator of The Walking Dead, Fear Agent and The Exterminators will be conducting an exclusive presentation on creating comics.
Comics vs Film/TV A discussion on the pros and cons of working for the comics industry versus storyboarding and concept design for film and TV.
The Deep (Gold Coast Exclusive) Appearing for the first time at an Aussie pop culture expo is the art team behind the animated television series The Deep, based on the multiple award-winning graphic novels co-created by writer Tom Taylor and illustrator James Brouwer.
WETA WORKSHOPRichard Taylor (Melbourne Exclusive) Hear five-time Academy Award winner Richard Taylor talk about Thunderbirds Are Go!, revealing how Pukeko Pictures reimagined the iconic series in association with Weta Workshop.
Warren Dion Smith (Melbourne Exclusive) Weta Workshop hair and make-up wizard Warren Dion Smith will be transforming an audience member into a hairy Middle-earth creature.
Kate Venables (Gold Coast Exclusive) Costumer Kate Venables, who designed, clothed and armoured the people and creatures of Middle-earth, will take you on a journey through the costuming craft of Weta Workshop.
LITERARY PANELSMyths and Misconceptions Are writers obligated to make their stories historically or technically accurate? A thought-provoking discussion on the misconceptions and myths used in fiction and how writers are changing history.
Can Science Fiction Predict the Future? (Melbourne Exclusive) Sometimes science fiction can be incredibly accurate in predicting what’s to come – and sometimes they fall a little short. Peter F. Hamilton and John Scalzi discuss the best and worst predictions in future fashion, technology and society.
Thrill Seekers: The Lengths Authors Go To For The Story (Melbourne Exclusive) Join Momentum’s thriller authors Nathan M. Farrugia, Steve P. Vincent and Luke Preston in a lively discussion about nearly being blown up in Prague and being hunted in the streets of San Francisco by Mexican gang members – all in the name of story.
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© Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (s14)
Find MoreCollectibles and Prop Replicas at:
© 2014 New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and the names of the characters, items, events, and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises underlicense to New Line Productions, Inc. (s14)
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In addition to the events surrounding our Supa-Star guests, Supanova hosts a range of
FREE activities and competitions so there’s always something to do, whether you’re
participating or spectating. Check the Event Timetable on Page 24 for the times and venues.
SUPA- ACTIVITIES
Charity Auction With rare collectables, autographed treasures and an exclusive item or three all up for grabs, make sure to get to the Charity Auction. 100% of the proceeds go to the Starlight Children’s Foundation, supporting programmes integral to the care of seriously ill children.
Timezone Pinball Championships Kick off the 2015 Pinball Championships at Timezone! Whether you’re a pinball wizard
or your experience is limited to a game on your smartphone, schedule some time to get down to the daily Pinball Tournaments or just try your hand at the latest machines.
AWF Wrestling An expo highlight, the Australian Wresting Federation (AWF) are back with more action-packed, body slamming fun. With three shows daily, these finely chiselled and colourful men and women will bring their screen moves to life – just don’t try this at home!
Hanabee LIVE! Join Hanabee and Rooster Teeth for an improvised game show
where two teams are tested on their knowledge of Australian culture and anime. It’s the closest thing you’ll get to On The Spot in Australia.
AWF Wrestling hanabee live!
quidditch timezone pinball championships
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Anime Trivia Think you know anime? Form your team and battle it out with your fellow aficionados over three rounds of trivia covering all genres of anime. The top
two teams will compete in a final round for prizes from Anime at Abbotsford. No registration required – just turn up!.
Cosplay Bingo Using the Cosplay Bingo sheet found on the Supanova Facebook page, find the cosplayers, take a snap and win vouchers from our friends at Hanabee! Remember, you have to be in the photo with the cosplayer and always ask permission. Visit us at Cosplay HQ for more information.
Quidditch (Melbourne Exclusive) The classic game from J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is brought to life by the Victorian Quidditch Association. Have a go at throwing a Quaffle through a hoop, try and dodge a nasty Bludger, and catch that sneaky Snitch, all whilst running around on a broomstick!
Quidditch will be held at The Games Lawn. The main game is at midday, but there
will be additional games running throughout the day.
EB Games (Melbourne Exclusive) EB Games is coming to Supanova – in a big way! Start off at their mega EB store to pick up a stack of show specials before getting your game on in FreePlay City. Battle it out
on the hottest PS4, Xbox One and Wii U games or rekindle your love with classic favourites on PS3 and Xbox 360.
ROLLER DERBY (Melbourne Exclusive) Roller derby is one of the world’s fastest growing sports, and Melbourne’s WestSide Derby Dollz will be at Supanova rolling
out a number of rocking demonstrations. If you’re interested in strapping on some skates in the future, or simply want to know why this sport is so hot right now, make sure you visit their booth (AOO5) for demo times and further details.
QPoW! on Broadbeach (Gold Coast Exclusive) Our friends at QPOW! will transform Broadbeach into a massive geek party over the weekend of April 17-19.
Friday will see Victoria Park transform into a winter-wonderland for the screening of Disney’s Frozen and Saturday will be your chance to take a snap with the DeLorean Time Machine for the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future. And the Supanova Cosplay Parade will hit the streets on Sunday morning. For more information, visit QPOW at Supanova!
Karaoke (Gold Coast Exclusive) Sing your way to stardom! Thanks to the World Cosplay Summit Australia, Supanova on the Gold Coast will host the Australian Preliminaries to find a local representative to compete in the NIPPON
World Karaoke Grand Prix Cosplay in Japan.
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THE BEST COMIC BOOK ARTISTS AND WRITERS, AND MOVIE
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The Walking Dead, Marvel Zombies, Star Wars, Hellboy, The Avengers… meet the artists, illustrators, writers, storyboard artists behind your favourite comic books and movies.
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DAVID YARDINSydney-based artist David Yardin has done work for Marvel, DC, Image, Boom Studios and Valiant Comics, with his stunning images gracing the pages of X-Factor, Injustice: Gods Among Us and the Avengers/X-Men title A+X.
ARTHUR SUYDAMArthur Suydam’s meteoric rise to superstardom for his work for the smash hit series Marvel Zombies reportedly broke graphic novel records and prompted a pop-culture zombie phenomenon, immediately placing the artist in the category of comic legend.
TONY MOORE As well as being part of the team that created the epochal comic book smash The Walking Dead, this revered illustrator also co-engineered Fear Agent and his recent work includes wild runs on Marvel Comics’ recent Venom and Deadpool relaunches.
DEAN RANKINEAn accomplished writer and artist, Dean Rankine’s credits include stories in Simpsons Comics, Futurama and Australian MAD Magazine. He is also the creator of Itty Bitty Bunnies In Rainbow Pixie Candy Land.
MARK SEXTONAn in-demand storyboard artist (Dark City, Star Wars Episode 2, Mission Impossible 2, Happy Feet), Mark Sexton is also a co-writer and artist on the upcoming Mad Max: Fury Road prequel comics for DC/Vertigo.
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ADAM NICHOLSThis Australian concept designer, illustrator and art director has worked on titles such as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Hellboy: The Science of Evil, Clonewars: The Republic Heroes, Blade Kitten and TY The Tasmanian Tiger.
KIRBY KRACKLEWhile he may not script or illustrate comics, Kirby Krackle’s frontman Kyle Stevens sings about them! He returns to Australia in 2015, playing geek rockin’ tunes referencing pop culture icons for fans in Melbourne and The Gold Coast.
FIL BARLOW (Melbourne Exclusive)This Australian artist, cartoonist, writer and production designer is the creator of Zooniverse, and has also worked on TV’s Extreme Ghostbusters, the animated Godzilla series and the 3-D series Starship Troopers: Roughneck Chronicles.
GAVIN AUNG THAN (Melbourne Exclusive)Gavin Aung Than is the creator of the webcomic Zen Pencils, which has been featured by The Washington Post, Slate, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and Gawker and was named one of the top 100 websites of 2013 by PC Mag.
WAYNE NICHOLS A comic book artist and commercial illustrator, Wayne Nichols is best known for his work in the American comic book industry illustrating titles such as Incredible Hulk: Giant-Size, Exiles, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Falling Skies.
PAUL ABSTRUSEThis comic book illustrator and writer has cornered the market in “geek tattoos”. Whether it’s an entire Hellboy sleeve or a small Pokémon wrist tattoo, you’re sure to receive a unique inking to satisfy your inner geek.
HELEN MAIER (Melbourne Exclusive)Helen Maier is a Melbourne-based comic artist, writer and director of the publishing company Zoonitoons. Currently she is writing 8House: Yorris for Image Comics, which will be released in America this June.
COLIN WILSON (Melbourne Exclusive)Born in New Zealand, this highly regarded artist has worked extensively for 2000AD (Rogue Trooper, Judge Dredd), and also created the eye-popping visuals for The Losers, Star Wars: Invasion and Headshot.
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• Presented in a beautiful collector’s box
• 32 page bookletAvailable on DVD and Blu-ray
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MARTIN ABEL (Melbourne Exclusive)An in-demand commercial illustrator, this Melbourne-based artist is best known for his captivating pinup art, where he combines the beauty of the female form with dark themes and symbolic mythology.
JAMES BROUWER (Gold Coast Exclusive)Brisbane-based artist James Brouwer has worked as a pre-production and concept artist on TV’s The Clone Wars and The Avengers, and, together with writer/ co-creator Tom Taylor, brought his dynamic style to the critically acclaimed graphic novel The Deep: Here Be Dragons.
BRAD NIELSEN (Gold Coast Exclusive)This illustrator and concept designer has worked in films, video games and comics with clients such as THQ, Fullpoint Films and Robot VFX. He is currently working as an assistant designer on The Deep animated series.
CHRISTOPHER SEQUEIRA (Gold Coast Exclusive)Christopher Sequeira has penned “franchise” characters like Justice League, Iron Man, X-Men, public domain icons like Sherlock Holmes, and his own original creations. He is also the co-editor of the landmark collection Cthulhu: Deep Down Under.
JAKE LAWRENCE (Melbourne Exclusive)This Melbourne-based cartoonist is currently writing and illustrating the eight-part comic series Teen Dog with Boom!
JEREMY LOVE (Gold Coast Exclusive)Jeremy Love is a veteran concept artist whose credits include the upcoming The Deep animated TV series, the latest Pirates of the Caribbean and Gods of Egypt, and a host of games including Hellboy, Avengers and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
ALEX ALLEN (Gold Coast Exclusive)Brisbane-based artist Alex Allen is currently working as an assistant designer on The Deep animated series, and illustrated the children’s book Let’s Create an Exhibition With a Boy Named Cai.
DAVID RUSSELL (Gold Coast Exclusive)A hard working storyboard artist, David Russell’s work has been featured in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Batman, Terminator II, Paradise Lost, The Wolverine and most recently, Pirates of the Caribbean 5.
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