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THIS DECEMBER

Singapore Comic Con returns on 7 - 8 December with anticipation and adventure for the experienced and uninitiated; with exciting activities such as an enhanced

gaming experience with GGXP, PVP @ Singapore Comic Con featuring the thrilling finals of PVP esports leagues, industry showcases and celebrity appearances; and

meet & greet sessions with notable artists

SINGAPORE, 1 July 2019 - Pop culture fans of comics, games, toys, cosplay and

everything else in between can rejoice as the annual Singapore Comic Convention

(SGCC) 2019 returns from 7 to 8 December at Marina Bay Sands with tickets

going on sale from 1 July 2019. SGCC will join other constituent events as part of

the Singapore Media Festival this year (SMF), hosted by the Infocomm Media

Development Authority (IMDA)

Fans can look forward to two whole days of living their fandom fantasies with a rich

mix of experiential activities and meet-and-greet sessions with pop culture icons.

“SGCC will continue to feed fans with their favorite pop culture dishes, just as we

have for the last 11 years as STGCC. And this year, we’re upping the game with some

jaw dropping headliners,” enthused Mr. Suhaimi Sainy, Senior Manager of

Special Projects, Reed Exhibitions. “Come gawk at and geek out over your

beloved fandoms and franchises as you take in the moment with many activities we

have in store. Fans, you won’t feel far from home.”

Comics Illustrators and Award-Winning Toy Artist Amongst Star-studded

Line-up

The two-day extravaganza between 7 – 8 December will see a star-studded line up

of illustrators and toy designers.

Hailing all the way from UK is three-time New York Times best-selling artist Mark

Simpson known by the pen name Jock. Famed for his

artwork in graphic novel titles, such as 2000 AD, The

Losers, Wolverine and the award-winning Batman:

The Black Mirror series, Jock has also produced key

art concept designs and promotional imagery for films

including Iron Man 3, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Dredd

and Star Wars: Episode VII.

Fans of DC Comics’ Batman series will also be star

struck at a special meet & greet session with American

comic book artist and penciller Greg Capullo. A legend

in the world of comics, Greg is best known for his work

on Quasar, X-Force, Angela, Spawn and Batman.

Prior to his current work illustrating for the iconic

Batman series, Greg provided art for Blizzard

Entertainment’s World of Warcraft and contributed

lead character designs for the award-winning HBO

animated SPAWN series.

Joining this stellar line-up is pop surrealist, Tara

McPherson known for creating art pieces that

explore the realms of otherworldly characters which

are born from complexities of the human psyche.

Tara’s talent places her as a leading female artist for the Designer Toy movement.

She has collaborated with brands like kidrobot, ToyQube and most recently

Tomenosuke. Recently in 2018 she won a Designer Toy Award in the category Best

Licensed Toy for her Wonder Woman Art Figure.

You can catch these artists and more in action at SGCC 2019.

Changing the Game: Analog vs Digital Sports at GGXP

Gaming geeks of all ages head down to the Good Game Experience (GGXP) area at

SGCC 2019 to experience in the world of gaming.

PVP @ Singapore Comic Con

Celebrate all things esports at PVP @ Singapore Comic Con by Singtel! The stage will

be set for gaming fans to rub shoulders with professional gaming influencers and

celebrities, experience exclusive industry showcases such as AR and VR in gaming,

witness the finals of the PVP Community Leagues featuring Mobile Legends: Bang

Bang and DOTA 2, and much more. Aimed at offering amateur gamers the chance to

come together for some friendly competition, the PVP Community Leagues comprise

a local inter-tertiary Campus League and a regional Corporate League. A combined

prize pool of cash and prizes worth more than SGD 30,000 awaits the winners, and

an additional SGD 20,000 will be donated to the PVP Corporate League winners’

charities of choice – it’s gaming for good!

Mr Arthur Lang, CEO of Singtel’s International Group said, “We’re thrilled to

bring a whole new level of gaming action to PVP @ Singapore Comic Con as gaming

becomes more intertwined in mainstream culture. We’re excited to offer fans in the

region an elevated gaming experience from meeting gaming heroes and influencers

to witnessing some of the latest developments in gaming technology. The deep

passion for competitive gaming is also amazing to see with the PVP Community

leagues drawing some 1,250 participants from schools and companies across the

region. With the premier of PVP @ Singapore Comic Con we look forward to bringing

more excitement to gamers of all ages and walks of life!”

Old school is the new school with the Tabletop experience brought to you by

Gamersaurus Rex! Explore miniature tablescapes and battlefields laden with a myriad

of terrain features where players enact battles between opposing forces using

beautiful hand painted miniature models. Some of the games that will be featured

during the convention include tournaments both for Warhammer 40,000 and A Song

of Ice and Fire Miniatures Game. Visitors can also try their hand at painting these

figurines which they can take home as memorabilia. Role-Playing Adventure Game

freshies need not worry as Dungeons & Dragons sessions for beginners will also be

hosted, letting them learn as they play.

Bring Home an Exclusive T-shirt Designed by Renowned Guests!

Design by Tara McPherson Design by Muffinsaurs Design by Peach MoMoKo

Uniquely designed T-shirts by artists hailing from all over the world will be specially

created for this year’s event and is available for sale at SGD $29 each from 1 July

2019. These limited-edition T-shirts will be available online and also sold on site at

the Merchandise store at SGCC in December.

The designers include New York-based award-winning artist Tara McPherson and

Japanese artist Peach MoMoKo whose use of watercolours allows her to create

vibrant and vintage Japanese styled artwork. Alongside these talented women is

Stephanie Raphela Ho, a Singaporean artist better known as Muffinsaurs whose

design style focuses on adorable animals and inspired by her daily encounters.

Ticketing Details

This year, SGCC 2019 returns with attractive ticketing packages and new ticket

categories via the website. Having noticed many families and youth frequenting the

convention the past few years, the new categories will be all-inclusive and cost-

efficient for all. To enjoy greater savings, fans are encouraged to purchase their

individual or grouped tickets online.

Visit www.singaporecomiccon.com for more details on ticket categories.

In conjunction with five other constituent events, namely the Asian Academy Creative

Awards (AAA), Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore, Singapore

International Film Festival (SGIFF) and the digital event SMF Ignite, Singapore Comic

Con will be part of the SMF this year. The SMF, hosted by the Infocomm Media

Development Authority, will showcase the strong variety and creativity of Asian

content and how its stories permeate the world.

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Notes to Editors

SGCC INFORMATION

Date: 7 and 8 December 2019

Time: 10am - 8pm daily

Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo Halls A, B and C

Press Kit | Website | Facebook | Instagram (#SGCC2019 / #SGComicCon)

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About SGCC

Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), previously known as Singapore Toy, Game & Comic

Convention (STGCC), is South East Asia’s ultimate celebration of the best of Western

and Asian pop culture. From toys, collectibles, comics and Esports to cosplay, there

is something for everyone to experience. Singapore Comic Con is within the ReedPOP

portfolio, which includes New York Comic Con, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo,

OZ Comic Con, PAX and Star Wars Celebration.

About GGXP

Good Game Experience (or GGXP) is an event for all gamers - from the hardcore to

the most casual of fans. Board games, esports, VR, console - you name it, we’ve

got it here!

About ReedPop

ReedPOP is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions exclusively devoted to

organising events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium

brands in the pop culture world. ReedPOP is dedicated to celebrations of popular

culture throughout the globe that transcend ordinary events by providing unique

access and dynamic personal experiences. The ReedPOP events portfolio includes:

New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Penny

Arcade Expo (PAX) West, East, South and Australia, Emerald City Comicon (ECCC),

BookCon, Oz Comic-Con, Comic Con India, Paris Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration,

TwitchCon, UFC Fan Expo and more. The staff at ReedPOP is a fan-based group of

professionals uniquely qualified to serve those with whom they share a common

passion. ReedPOP is focused on bringing its expertise and knowledge to world

communities in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India and Australia.

(www.reedpop.com)

About the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) leads Singapore’s digital

transformation with infocomm media. To do this, IMDA will develop a dynamic digital

economy and a cohesive digital society, driven by an exceptional infocomm media

(ICM) ecosystem – by developing talent, strengthening business capabilities, and

enhancing Singapore's ICM infrastructure. IMDA also regulates the

telecommunications and media sectors to safeguard consumer interests while

fostering a pro-business environment, and enhances Singapore’s data protection

regime through the Personal Data Protection Commission. For more news and

information, visit www.imda.gov.sg or follow IMDA on Facebook and Twitter

@IMDAsg.

About the Singapore Media Festival (SMF)

The Singapore Media Festival, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development

Authority, is set to become one of Asia’s leading international media events, where

the industry meets to discover the latest trends, talents and content in Asia for Film,

TV and digital media. Taking place from 21 November to 8 December 2019, the SMF

brings together the newly-minted Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) and

established media events such as the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF),

Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), ScreenSingapore, Singapore Comic Con and SMF

Ignite. For more information about the Singapore Media Festival, please visit

www.sgmediafestival.com.

Press Contacts

Debbie Pereira PR Director

Nurhayati Ghani Senior Account Executive

Ain Ahmad PR Executive

Tel: +65 9880 9848 Tel: +65 8218 4422 +65 9727 3017

Email: Debbie@righthook.com.sg

Email: Nurhayati@righthook.com.sg

Email: Ain@righthook.com.sg