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AttackoftheBlock_latestJoin writer and director of Attack the Block Joe Cornish and members of the cast as he shows you some exclusive footage from this sci-fi action adventure scheduled for nationwide release on 11th May. Attack the Block follows a group of teenagers in South London, desperately trying to protect their block from alien invasion. It’s inner city vs. outer space!



AttackoftheBlock_PosterTrainee nurse Sam (Jodie Whittaker) is walking alone through the dark streets of South London when a gang of youths surround her and rob her, but she is saved when something falls from the sky. A meteor impacts with a nearby parked car and Sam flees, just before the gang is attacked by a small alien creature that leaps from the wreckage. The gang chases the creature and kills it, dragging its ghoulish carcass to the top of the block, which they treat as their territory. But the adventure is not over. The alien attacks have only just begun...

Comedian, director, TV and radio presenter Joe Cornish, who along with comedy partner Adam Buxton formed the comedy duo Adam and Joe, and made appearances in Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead will be taking part in this a Q&A with members of Attack the Block cast.

IGN and Attack the Block are working together to create a lounge, where all attendees at Kapow! will be able to enjoy watching exclusive clips and movie trailers from Optimum Releasing.

Other events at Kapow include Jonathan Ross’ Comic Fans vs. Comic Pros Game Show, An Audience with Mark Gatiss and two Guinness World Record attempts in addition to a scheduled packed with film, TV and comic panels. The full timetable of panels and events running at Kapow! will be published at the end of March.

TICKETS FOR KAPOW! CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. NO TICKET SALES ON THE DOOR

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Press Release for March 30th, 2011

 

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As the excitement and buzz for Kapow! continues to build, it is announced that not one, but two, Guinness World Records™ will be attempted at the event. Taking place at the Business Design Centre in Islington over the weekend of 9th & 10th April this is one event that will leave all attendees counting down the days to Kapow! 2012. Tickets for Kapow are only available in advance, and can’t be purchased on the door www.kapowcomiccon.com

Mark Millar and Leinil Yu have kindly given Kapow! permission to use the Superior character to create a standalone 20-page issue comic-book. To secure the record for ‘Fastest Production of a Comic-book’, the story concept must be decided upon, the script and dialogue written, all panels illustrated and lettering completed between 11am-6.30pm on Sat 9th April. “This is normally at least four weeks work and will be done in the space of a single day” explained Millar, who has written all of Marvel’s major titles in New York and created the hit movies Kick-Ass and Wanted.


Attending creators including Dave Gibbons, John Romita Jr., Frank Quitely, Andy Diggle, Jock, Paul Cornell and many more are taking time out of their weekend schedules to be part of this record-breaking event to secure the record for ‘Most Contributors to a Comic-Book’.


A Guinness World Records adjudicator will be on-site to confirm all guidelines are being followed and determine if the record has been broken.  Craig Glenday, Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief: “The Brits have made – and continue to make – a major impact on the history of comics, so it’s a pleasure to welcome a major con such as Kapow to London. We’re also looking forward to being part of the event and seeing some world records set or broken over the weekend. It’s going to be an amazing two days!”


KAPOW! and IGN UK are working together to create the ‘IGN Arena’, where attendees will be able to try out unreleased games, watch live celebrity interviews by the IGN team and take part in exclusive competitions. The Guinness World Record attempts will be in progress within the IGN Arena, and attendees can watch some of the greatest creators in the comic-book world at work.


The comic-book will be printed and distributed through Marvel’s Icon imprint, with all royalties being donated to Yorkhill Children’s Foundation. Shona Cardle, Chief Executive of Yorkhill Children’s Foundation says, “We are thrilled to be benefiting from this record-breaking attempt. Children in hospital love to read comic books to while away the hours on the wards and we’re sure that this new comic will be a hit with the young patients at Yorkhill Hospital”. Yorkhill Children’s Foundation provides enhanced medical equipment and resources which benefit sick children and babies who are treated at Yorkhill Hospital and within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. These can include innovative medical equipment, improvements in child and family facilities and paediatric research and training.
The full timetable of panels and events running at Kapow! will be published at the end of March.


TICKETS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. NO TICKET SALES ON THE DOOR

For more information please visit www.kapowcomiccon.com or email press@kapowcomiccon.com

Press Release for March 18th, 2011

 

kapowcomiccconThe first ever Kapow! Comic Con was announced for 2011, via promotional video, which you can catch below. Mark Millar announces the event which will be held in Central London April 19th - 20th and feature a long list of guests. The lineup currently includes Frank Quitely, Mark Millar, Leinil Yu, Dave Gibbons, Bryan Hitch, Olivier Coipel, Brian Bolland, Andy Diggle, Jock, David Lloyd, Kieron Gillen, John Romita Jr., Liam Sharp, John McCrea, Sean Phillips, Adi Granov and Chris Weston.

Additionally, the Kapow! Comic Con will be hosting the first ever annual Stan Lee Awards.

[blockquote] KAPOW! COMIC CON is hosting the first ever annual STAN LEE AWARDS and with categories including ‘Best Comic’, ‘Best Superhero or SciFi Movie’ and ‘Best Comic Book Hero’ this is one award show not to be missed. Our shortlist of nominees is being put together by a team of judges from comics, movies, magazine publishing and retailing including Mike Rampton at Front Magazine, Chris Hewitt at Empire Magazine and Jonah Weiland & Kiel Phegley from Comic Book Resources website, Damon Lindelof, Al Murray and Forbidden Planet Megastore London and will be available for you to cast your vote on from end of January 2011- kapowcomiccon.com [/blockquote]

Kapow! Comic Con Trailer from kapowcomiccon on Vimeo.

 
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