Q, the most powerful being in the universe is coming to Brno! Well, to be precise, the most iconic Star Trek role, American actor John de Lancie, is coming to CCJ 2024! In addition to his role as Q, we must not forget that John has appeared repeatedly as NID Colonel Frank Simmons in the Stargate series. He has also starred in many other series such as Andromeda and Breaking Bad. And in November, John will be looking forward to seeing his fans in Brno!
For the third time, the gates of the Brno Exhibition Centre and Hall E will open to welcome the participants of Comic-Con Junior on November 2-3, 2024. Adult and teenage participants will find a rich programme at CCJ very similar to the programme of Prague Comic-Con, but families with children will find a wonderful programme targeted at them there. Look forward to an even bigger and even better CCJ in Brno! Ticket on sales starting 1. June here.
We had the privilege of welcoming Bernard Hill to Comic-Con Prague in 2022. We are sad, he will not be attending any more cons. Our deep condolences to his family and friends. But he will not be forgotten and his roles, such as Edward Smith's Captain of the Titanic and especially King Théoden from the iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy. R.I.P.
There's plenty of time left until CCJ in Brno (November 2-3), but fans don't have to sit at home. This weekend there is a Star Wars day organized by costume SW groups cooperating with CCP. On 24-26 May 2024 in Brno there is Animefest, a great event for fans of anime and Japanese culture! And finally, for those who want to experience an unadulterated fantasy holiday, a sci-fi and fantasy summer camp for adults, there's the ten-day FESTIVAL FANTAZIE!
As every year, we have prepared the possibility to download your photo with the guests of CCP, again for free! On the website, on the Guests page at the top, enter the number from your printed photo (listed under the CCP logo) and download. The number of downloads is limited. Downloads are of the current year's photos only and are guaranteed for six months after the con. Photos from previous years are no longer available for download.
Until the end of April, a discount code for merchandise and an attraction card to The Playground, the largest amusement house in Prague, Na Příkopě 14, is valid. Who won an attraction card in the quiz? There are 50 credits on it to use, for example, to the Arcade. In collaboration with CCP, they have prepared a 20% discount on all the store's products and The Playground card for the arcade with a code in the mobile app.
This year we missed Composers Summit due to a shift in dates, so we couldn't introduce you to another world-class film music composer, but maybe we'll work together next time. However, for all fans of comics, fantasy, horror and the legendary Walt Disney, Spectacular Music of Hollywood offers opportunity to enjoy film music in original production in Prague! With the discount code DEBNEY20, you get 20% off tickets in addition to epic experience!
You've probably already noticed, but just in case - you can share and enjoy photos from CCP 2024 here. Thank you for them, it's opportunity for everyone to enjoy at least some of what couldn't be done. And let's move on! Festival Fantazie will take place 28.6.-7.7.7. in Chotěboř, it's a kind of Comic-Con camp for adults, literally fantastic holiday. CCJ(2.-3.11.) in Brno will bring a ton of programs for adults, including foreign guests, and a program for children.
It's a moment we always look forward to, but it also has a bittersweet tinge, because it means that CCP is over and CC in Brno will be in more than half a year. We're writing this post because we want to say THANK YOU. Especially to you, who support us for a long time and come to enjoy CCP every year. It's amazing to us what it's become over the past 5 years. And we really appreciate that you're in it with us. We are looking forward to seeing you next time!
Brendan Wayne had a great panel on Saturday along with his cast mates Emily Swallow and Tait Fletcher. We didn't manage to post his message in preparation, but we don't want to deprive you of it, you can watch it here for a reminder.
On Friday, as we were finalizing preparations and getting the con underway, we failed to announce the absence of two comic guests due to illness. This was disappointing to their fans, who had flocked to the con with comic books and were looking forward to signing and chatting. Sorry we couldn't make it, we apologize. We miss Mirka Andolfo and Peter Kopl and will be inviting them back at the earliest opportunity.
Michael Ironside has extended his participation at CCP to Saturday and the time of his Sunday talk has changed! Michael Ironside also had a talk on Saturday at 2.30pm in the Hyundai Main Hall B. Plus signing and photo ops with fans as scheduled in the shop. We're so glad Michael spent another day with us!
The opening ceremony was hosted by Alžbeta Trojanová and Mikoláš Tuček, accompanied by DJ Roxtar! In addition to the CCP guests, the Minister of Culture Martin Baxa, the US Ambassador Bijan Sabet, the UK Ambassador Matthew Robert Field, the Mayor of the Capital City of Prague Dr. Bohuslav Svoboda and many others also came to wish all the best for the years to come. And the ride through the now five-year old Comic-Con continues!
Yes, we've reported better news before. Warwick Davis will be absent for serious personal reasons. We're terribly sorry, and we apologize. That means joint session with Anthony Daniels is cancelled. We've managed to arrange great replacement. Michael Ironside will take over the baton and spend extra day with us. Offers in shop are prepared. We will return payments for photography, signings etc during weekend, it depends on bank when arrive.
Our app is awesome! Install Comic-Con Czech for Android and iPhones. Among other things you will find: maps, agenda with the possibility of saving to the calendar, overview of photo shoots and guest signings, notifications for upcoming scheduled shows or photo shoots and signings, asking questions at talks, voting in PragoCosplay, solving quizzes for prizes and more! More at www.comiccon.cz/aplikace or in the AppStore and Google Play!
Vox populi - the phenomenon of the 1990s. Do you remember this TV wishing and complaining machine? You can relive it! TV Nova is celebrating 30 years and has built this legendary booth again especially for the visitors of Comic Con Prague. From Friday to Sunday, you can give your opinion. 3rd floor next to the LEGO gallery. Or you can take a photo in the backstage of the very first TV Nova studio. 3rd floor opposite hall D9 on the edge of the chillout zone.
The Czech voices of the Red Dwarf crew will be heard at Comic-Con Prague 2024! And not only that. In addition to panel with Martin Sobotka, Kamil Halbich and Zdeněk Dušek, you can look forward to a very limited photo session with all three guests at the same time on Friday, 5 April at 7.30 pm. Plus a signing from 20.00. Find them at https://shop.comiccon.cz. Tickets for Friday (and Sunday) are still on sale at https://www.comiccon.cz/tickets
This year at Comic-Con, you'll also meet Pennywise the Clown! How so? Because we'll have movie stand-up Bill Skarsgård, star of the new action flick of the year Boy Kills World. You'll see this frenzied ride of blood and severed limbs in cinemas from April 25.
Emily Swallow can't wait to come to Prague in a few days to see all the Mandalorian and Supernatural fans! You can listen to her message here. We have already introduced Emily, now let's remind ourselves that she will be present during the Saturday and Sunday program, i.e. April 6-7, 2024! You can still purchase Meet & Greet, group photos or autographs at our online store https://shop.comiccon.cz
At this year's Comic-Con, Česká spořitelna will introduce you to the new independent game studio Esanti Games, which is preparing an exclusive showcase of its debut title Secret of the Deep. So come and see how it plays and looks like a sample of Czech gaming fantasy! Esanti Games will be presenting their game on Saturday 15:30 on the stage in Hall A, where their zone will be throughout the event.
