Geekfest
What was Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams doing at a Birmingham university?
Television and movie star Maisie Williams, aka Game of Thrones‘ Arya Stark, made an appearance at Birmingham City University yesterday. The lecture theatre was packed with students eager to hear from a fellow millennial about her newest endeavour as an app developer. The Bristol-born actress launched her app Daisie in partnership with Dom Santry last August. What was her take away advice…
A Career In Comics: Teen Titans co-creator George Pérez announces retirement
Last week, and after a number of years of failing health, legendary fan favourite comic book artist, George Pérez, announced his retirement. A comic book God to many – including myself – Pérez’s career has seen him draw pretty much each and every iconic character at both DC Comics and Marvel over the years.
David Beckham gets Peaky Blinders set tour as filming on Series 5 wraps up!
Birmingham-based drama Peaky Blinders returns with season 5 later this year, but fans got excited by sneak previews of what’s to come in new images released by show officials yesterday. The show’s official Twitter account posted a tweet stating “That’s a wrap! By order of the #PeakyBlinders”, along with a photo of the cast and crew.
Surreal ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ store mysteriously appears in Birmingham
A peculiar and surreal Black Mirror themed shop has unexpectedly appeared in Grand Central in Birmingham, replicating themes from the recent Bandersnatch episode. The creation of the shop is shrouded in mystery but first sightings appeared on social media today, as excited passers-by identified sets and props from the hit interactive episode, which premiered on Netflix…
LIVE UPDATES: MCM Comic Con Birmingham | November 2018
We’re at the NEC in Birmingham for this year’s second MCM Comic Con in the city, with special guests including The Walking Dead and Doctor Who star David Morrissey, Ash vs Evil Dead favourite Ray Santiago, Major Crimes talent Mary McDonnell and Red Dwarf actor Chris Barrie. But it’s not all about the celebrity and…
Foka Wolf: The bastard child of Viz has his own expo in Brum
This past weekend saw the elusive street artist and agent provocateur, Foka Wolf, take over a small part of The Custard Factory with his own brand of satirical paste-ups, courtesy of Bene Culture. Something of an enigma the artist (or is that ‘artists’?) has made the gentrification of Birmingham his/her canvas and playground.
Spider-Man creator and Marvel legend Stan Lee passes away at 95
It is with great sadness that the comic book community hear the news that Stan Lee has passed away at the age of 95. To say his shadow will loom large is an understatement. I think only the likes of Geoffrey Chaucer and William Shakespeare have created more legendary, long-lasting characters and that’s some feat…
Marvel’s Iron Fist axed by Netflix after only two series
Marvel’s Iron Fist has been axed after only two seasons on Netflix. The series, which starred British actor Finn Jones in the title role, was a prominent feature of Marvel’s Netflix shows which include Daredevil, Jessica Jones, The Punisher and Luke Cage.
Birmingham Zombie Walk “discontinued”, Children’s Hospital charity announce
The city’s annual Zombie Walk – which was postponed last year to make way for the Big Sleuth art trail – has been indefinitely put on hold, according to fundraisers at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. The fundraising event – which has raised thousands of pounds for the hospital – brings together hundreds of individuals dressed in horror-themed costumes for…
Spectacular bike stunts in store as Arenacross UK Tour returns to Birmingham for 2019
The spectacular Arenacross Tour returns for 2019 with the fast-paced show set descend on Birmingham next year – coming to the Genting Arena 1-2 February 2019. The UK’s fastest indoor action-sports show promises seat grabbing entertainment from the worlds craziest indoor Motocross racers and Freestyle MX stars from across the globe.