Ghostbusters, Time Lords and Stormtroopers Invade Torquay this August

The First OPTIMUS: South West Film and TV Convention

1st & 2nd August 2015

• GHOSTBUSTERS CELEBRATION WITH ERNIE HUDSON
• THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK WITH BOBA FETT, JEREMY BULLOCH
• COLIN BAKER HEADS UP GUESTS FROM DOCTOR WHO
• CHRIS BARRIE AND NORMAN LOVETT FROM RED DWARF
• SPECIAL WORKSHOP FROM AARDMAN ANIMATION
• STARS FROM HARRY POTTER, MAD MAX and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

OPTIMUS: South West Film and TV Convention is bringing together a whole galaxy of stars from Hollywood blockbusters, cult films and TV programmes to the seaside on 1st and 2nd August for an exciting new convention at Torquay’s Riviera International Centre.

The event is organised by A & R Events and Promotions giving fans a chance to celebrate their favourite shows and movies with autograph and photo opportunities, practical demonstrations as well as browse for film memorabilia and merchandise from a wide range of exhibitors.

The international line-up of guests includes stars from GHOSTBUSTERS Ernie Hudson and Mark Bryan Wilson, GHOSTBUSTERS 2’s Robin Shelby and SFX wizard Billy Bryan (GHOSTBUSTERS, JURASSIC PARK III) who are joined by Boba Fett himself, Jeremy Bullock (THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK), and Peter Roy (RETURN OF THE JEDI), Virginia Hey (MAD MAX 2 and TV’s FARSCAPE), Paul Warren (HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS pt 1, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY), along with Julian Seager (THOR: THE DARK WORLD, TV’s BEING HUMAN) and Oliver Robins (POLTERGEIST(1986) and POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE),

Stars from popular TV series that are appearing include Colin Baker, the Sixth Doctor who is materialising along with other DOCTOR WHO actors Matthew Dale, Ian McNeice, and Simon Fisher-Becker; RED DWARF’s Chris Barrie and Norman Lovett; and a trio of actors from GAME OF THRONES - Josef Altin, George Georgiou and Ross Mullan,

Extreme martial arts action is provided by local celebritie The Edmund Sistas whilst fans of comics can also meet John-Paul Bove and Jess Bradley.

The series of talks and workshops from industry professionals is led by AARDMAN ANIMATION who are giving fans a chance for fans to build their very own Shaun the Sheep! There are onstage Q&As hosted by BAFTA and Apple Store host and Premiere Scene presenter, Claire Bueno.

The convention is the brainchild of two film professionals, Anthony Bueno and Russell Palmer who intend to make this an annual event for Torquay which offers an ideal coastal location and an additional fantastical summer attraction. It is easily accessible by road with good rail and coach links just a short walk from the venue, Come and join a touch of sci-fi on the beach!

Admission prices Saturday - Adults - £10, children - £6 , Under 5s – free

Sunday - Adults - £10, children - £6 , Under 5s – free

Family Pass (2 x Adults, 2 x Children) - £26

Venue: Riviera International Centre, Torquay TQ2 5LZ

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