If concerts could go online in the wake of the global COVID—19 pandemic, it was only a matter of time before some of the biggest pop culture events in the UAE’s annual calendar would also go the virtual way.
With this in mind, a new virtual Comic-Con is in the works for this region, which will launch next month with a live cosplay competition.
The brainkind of Domain Entertainment and Panache Middle East, the creators of Comic Con Arabia in Riyadh, have joined forces to bring the pop culture event to the UAE during these times.
“The idea behind eComic Con Live is to bring so many elements of what people love about comic cons into a virtual online space,” Arafaat Ali Khan, co-founder of Middle East Film and Comic Con and managing director of Domain Entertainment, said in a statement. “From artist workshops to celebrity panels to merchandise and performances, nothing is off the table.”
The first part on the way to eComic Con Live will feature a live cosplay competition where cosplayers will have the opportunity to show their creations during a live stream with celebrity jurors. They include American cosplayer Michael ‘Knightimage’ Wilson, who will also host an online masterclass on June 12 at 6pm (GMT+4), along with Cavin Lam, who is known for his Spider-Man cosplay costumes.
Cash prizes are also offered, the organizers confirm. To participate in the e-cosplay event, hopefuls must register online through the Comic Con Arabia website and follow the rules of submission. More details of the festival will be announced in the coming weeks.
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