An upcoming event: MCM Expo

In October I am attending MCM Expo in London, MCM Expo is an annual 3 day event that showcases the works of comic and manga artists, as well as upcoming releases from mainstream films and games, allowing for fans to ask the developers questions about the upcoming releases.

The Expo also provides panels from media personalities which allows for a Q & A question with Actors, Directors and Developers. This year media guests include voice actors, as well as Matt Smith, the current actor to play the Doctor in Doctor Who.

Another big part of the event is Cosplay. Cosplay is basically the fans of a franchise dressing up as their favorite characters, with massive variations in both the kinds of character, and the quality of the costumes. However the industry is beginning to attempt to integrate cosplay into their works. A notable example being Borderlands 2, which uses a live action actress who started out in cosplay to portray the character Lilith.

I have attended previous MCM expos and have found them to be both enjoyable and informative. It's a great way to discover new releases you may otherwise miss, and a good chance to ask the developers questions.