Highlights: Mumbai Film And Comic Con 2012

First ever Mumbai Film and Comic Con Organised by Comic Con India

Spread over the weekend of Oct 20-21’ 2012 (Saturday & Sunday)

Takes place at World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.

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Highlights

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A Gala Festival for Comics & Movie Lovers

#  Costume Play:

Kids and Adults can come dressed as their favorite comic character

Because it is a Film and comic con, One can also dress as their Favourite Movie character

Prizes to be won!

# Special previews and panels on various Indian & International films:

*MFCC & The W14.com Retrospective Panel On Andaz Apna Apna With Director, Rajkumar Santoshi. Hosted By Film Critic Mayank Shekhar.

*MFCC & The W14.com Retrospective Panel on 30 years of “Jaane bhi do yaaron” with Director Kundan Shah.

* Catch the sneak peak of Warner Bros India’s upcoming films – The Hobbit & Man Of Steel.

*Special preview of “Karna”, the animated series by Vimanika Comics and Maya Animation.

*Catch the creative duo behind one of the most successful Indian Film based Graphic Novel-

The Agent Vinod- The Jungfrau Encounter!

* A special session on ACK’s feature film “SONS OF RAM – Heroes will Rise” , with the voice cast and creative team behind the film.

* IRock films presents a panel discussion on their High concept youth oriented film, with Siddhartha M. Jain, Shazahn Padamsee, Rajat Barmecha and Nafisa Jiah Khan.

#Meet and Greet:

* Aakraman, the city’s very own caped crusader comes to MFCC.

* Kids favourite cartoon characters from Nickelodean

* Catch your favorite Tinkle Characters in person

# Over 10 Book launches to look at-

-Angry Maushi by Abhijit Kini

-Beast Legion by Jazyl Homavazir

-Draupadi by Campfire

-Retrogade 2 by Pop Culture Publishing

-Aghori 2 by Holy Cow Entertainment

-Mumbai Confidential (India Launch)

-Kubera by Amar Chitra Katha

-Sudhershan (Chimpanzee) by Hachette India

-Dr. Ajax- The Ant-Aconists by Pipedream Labs

-The Big Bang Story Pipedream Labs

-Nagraj and Super commando Dhruva by Raj Comics

# The convention includes a book fair featuring the biggest comics/graphic publishers in India and Abroad

* Look out for Marvel, DC, Vertigo, Amar Chitra Katha, Raj Comics, Campfire Graphic Novels, Vimanika Comics, Rovolt, Sufi Comics, Pop Culture Publishing and Many More.

# Workshops and Previews with creators, artists & writers of popular comics & graphic novels:

*Catch the international Artist Danesh Mohiuddin, behind the MFCC cityscape artwork.

* Meet Saurav Mohapatra and Vivek Shinde, as they take you through the process of creating “Mumbai Confidential”, their gritty graphic series on Mumbai Underworld.

* Learn how to make children’s comics, a discussion with the Tinkle Editorial & Art Team.

* Special India Preview and the making of Image Comics’ “Krishna-A Journey Within” with Abhishek Singh.

# Look Out For the cool Merchandise:

        Catch The Bombay Merch Store at the convention, with merchandise from Marvel, DC, Star Wars and many more!

* iRock Films presents it’s very own ‘Bollywood Calendar” as a fun homage to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema.

*Bewakoof.com brings Gangs of Wassypur movie merchandise

*Munkeeman Merchandise

* Comic Con India Merchandise

*There will be lots more to  pick from a variety of other Merchandisers as well – Toys, Posters, Mugs, T-shirts, Wallets,  Superhero USB Drives!!