Supanova has really upped its game for June, with Sydney fans set to be treated to a special date with a God himself. Recently added to the June 16th-18th event for an exclusive Sydney appearance is Chris Hemsworth. Bringing Thor himself to the Supanova fold is obviously a huge coup and already, photo and autograph…
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Grab a box of eggos (or your nearest waffle substitute) and crack out the Dungeons And Dragons kids, coz Supanova Pop Culture Expo has us going to the Upside Down! In massive guest announcement news for their Sydney and Perth tour in June this year, Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour, stars from the hugely…
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When Neil Gaiman‘s popular fantasy novel American Gods was announced to be coming to television, it was met with the kind of reception you’d expect when it comes to a beloved literary work: much excitement and bated breath. We all know what it can be like to have our favourite source materials screwed with when it comes to big…
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For the last seven years, Holly Marie Combs has been connecting with TV viewers as Ella Montgomery on Pretty Little Liars. Mother of show lead Aria (Lucy Hale), Combs has been part of the seemingly never-ending mystery drama and its twists and turns up until only recently, when the show wrapped on filming its final season. Out in Australia…
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The first time I came across Eoin Macken was in 2013. Fresh off the back of the success of BBC fantasy drama Merlin, the Irish actor and filmmaker was deep in production of his latest project, an independent film he was directing in Cold. Fast forward three years and here we are again but instead of chatting from London, he’s in…
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Buckle up, Supanova fans. The Adelaide and Brisbane events in November have just gotten bigger with the addition of some new guests! Already featuring the likes of Nathan Fillion and Lucy Hale, the pop culture expo has added Holly Marie Combs, Eoin Macken, Cheez TV legends Jade Gatt and Ryan Lappin to both events happening over two weekends in November. Tickets are on sale for…
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When you see a Stormtrooper or a Pikachu or a Disney Princess walking by you on the street you know it’s that time of year – Supanova Pop Culture Expo is back in town. If you’re a fan of film, tv, pop culture, video games and anime then this convention is the place to be….
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The last time Gareth David-Lloyd was in Australia, we wound up at a metal dive bar in Adelaide’s west end. Over that weekend I was introduced to Gareth the musician as much as I was Gareth the actor, as his band Blue Gillespie were putting on a special show at the end of Supanova’s Adelaide…
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As part of the Supanova Pop Culture Expo we’ve already interviewed her co-star Burn Gorman; but now we sit down with one of the leading ladies of Torchwood – Naoko Mori. Though our interview happens to take a few hilarious and spontaneous curves when her co-star Gareth David Lloyd decides to, on occasion, interrupt our…
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The sunny Gold Coast, with its stunning beach coastline, and warm inviting weather, for one weekend a year the pop culture and gaming and anime fandoms descend on this little city. It’s a sight to behold when people are crossing the main highway all dressed in cosplay. That’s when you know that Supanova Pop Culture…
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The countdown has begun to Supanova’s first conventions of 2016 and for their Gold Coast and Melbourne events they’re bringing a solid and diverse lineup of guests. Actors from Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Game of Thrones, Torchwood, Harry Potter and Angel to name a few will be set to spend their weekend meeting and greeting…
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The countdown has begun to Supanova’s first conventions of 2016 and for their Gold Coast and Melbourne events they’re bringing a solid and diverse lineup of guests. Actors from Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Game of Thrones, Torchwood, Harry Potter and Angel to name a few will be set to spend their weekend meeting and greeting…
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Tickets have now been released for Australia’s biggest celebration of pop-culture, the Supanova Pop Culture Expo for Gold Coast and Melbourne which is set to take place over two weekends in April. In addition, more talent has been announced including Gilligan’s Island favourite Dawn Wells, and Jessica Jones star Eka Darville, and Teen Wolf’s Daniel…
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Doctor Who and Torchwood fans are in for a treat this April, with this latest bit of Supanova news dropping! For the pop culture expo’s Melbourne and Gold Coast events coming up, cast members from both hit TV shows will be attending, giving fans the opportunity to connect with some favourites, past and present. Eve…
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Sitting alongside Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis at the autograph signing table at Supanova Adelaide, I watch a trio of little girls who are engaged in a battle of charm with the 26 year old Leeds native. The girls compliment Lewis on being ‘very good’ in the Potter films before turning their attention to the…
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Christopher Judge would easily have to be one of the most recognisable faces from sci-fi TV if you’ve had any passing interest in Stargate over the years. As Teal’c, Judge’s presence within the Stargate universe has been one that has traversed SG:1 and from there, the actor has gone on to flex that creative muscle…
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The Supanova Pop Culture Expo comes to Adelaide and Brisbane for another year over the next few weekends, providing fans an opportunity to connect with the ‘Supa-Star’ guests who’ve come from all different backgrounds, be it current blockbuster film or TV franchises, cult TV hits, independent film and more. Ahead of the Adelaide expo (November…
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Brisbane and Adelaide, you’re in luck. SUPANOVA have just revealed two of your favourite magical, sci-fi characters will be joining an already huge line up of stars for this years highly anticipated event. And the celebrities are *drum roll please* Matthew Lewis and Star Wars veteran actor Peter Mayhew! That’s right, Neville Longbottom and Chewbacca ,…
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The Supanova Pop Culture Expo has added another ‘Supastar’ guest to their growing roster of actors, authors, voice artists and illustrators set to appear at this year’s events in Adelaide and Brisbane – Nick Frost! The British actor best known for his work with Simon Pegg in the classic ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, World’s End)…
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If you grew up with catchphrases such as “eat my shorts” and “don’t have a cow man” you’ll be all too familiar with the voice of Nancy Cartwright. Though most famous for playing Bart Simpson of The Simpsons, Cartwright has had an exceptional career as a voiceover artist, comedian, and film and television actress. If…
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Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Game of Thrones fans get ready – the lineup for this years Supanova Pop Culture Expo has just been announced and it is ridiculous. For the Star Trek fans – George Takei (the original Hikaru Sulu), Nichelle Nichols (the original Nyota Uhura), and Walter Koenig (the original Pavel…
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It hasn’t even been that long since the Supanova Pop Culture Expo packed up their temp base at Brisbane’s Convention and Exhibition Centre and bid farewell to their Supa-Star guests, but they’re not slowing the momentum down, today revealing the first crop of guests for their 2015 expos in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast! Fans…
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Supanova is back again to give fans the chance to meet their heroes. Meredith McLean got to speak with one such hero touring for Supanova this year. Optimus Prime, who has been voiced by Peter Cullen for three decades. He shared his experiences over the past 30 years as well as his own relationship with…
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The last time Rupert Young and I spoke, we had our time together cut short by an odd phone operator. The Merlin star, currently in Australia for the Supanova Pop Culture Expo, and I went round two in Adelaide over the weekend, the day after he fielded fans’ questions at his Q&A and multiple photo and signing sessions on…
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Robert Knepper has got a devilish charm about him. Spending last weekend in Adelaide at the Supanova Pop Culture Expo, the American actor has been meeting many fans of his extensive body of work, whether it be Prison Break, Heroes, Mob City or more recently, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part One. Though I remember him mainly as T-Bag…
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Supanova came through Adelaide over the weekend, whipping the Adelaide Showgrounds up into a bit of a frenzy, so much so that the torrential rain and thunder on the Saturday added to the hectic vibes the pop culture expo brought on its own! I had the pleasure of catching up with some of the guests…
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Drawing easily one of the largest crowds of Supanova’s latest Adelaide jaunt were James and Oliver Phelps, otherwise known affectionately as Fred and George Weasley from the popular Harry Potter film series. With a Q&A panel on Sunday apparently cracking a 900-strong crowd number, the British siblings fielded questions from fans of all ages, covering all different topics. Surprisingly,…
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Ladies, who was your favourite Disney prince growing up? Were you an Aladdin lover? Did you grow up crushing on The Beast/Prince Adam (until you realised how odd it was when you were older)? Or maybe you were a traditionalist and prayed for your own Prince Charming. In 2011, when Once Upon a Time first screened…
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The Supanova Pop Culture Expo is coming up this weekend for Adelaide punters, with Brisbane expo-lovers getting their turn during November’s final weekend. In what’s set to be another whirlwind of fan goodness for those of us dwelling in these Australian cities who are more used to missing out on film premieres or other events…
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Full disclosure: I was never a Battlestar Galactica aficionado. I understood its popularity, but Doctor Who and its universe was as sci-fi as I got when I first became interested in this realm of TV shows. It wasn’t until I followed Doctor Who alum Freema Agyeman over to Law & Order: UK, where I became fully hooked on Jamie Bamber, who of…
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