With the 2015 Newcastle Film and Comic Con having completed it’s second successful show at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, perhaps a brief look at what was certainly a very popular aspect of the event is worth looking at.

Other than the celebrity appearances, the world of Cosplay was on display in greater numbers than last year and there were even talks on the growing phenomenon.

Cosplay, or costumed-players, is incredibly popular in US, Japan and German conventions and, at some of them, it has become a major themed part of the event and there are even dedicated Cosplay conventions as well.

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From fairy tales to sword and sorcery to horror, Cosplayers arrived in their thousands.

 

Cosplay is defined as “the art or practice of wearing costumes to portray characters from fiction, especially from Manga, animation, and science fiction”. With claims of it having originated in Japan, America or Asia, Whatever, in a matter of a few years it has become an extremely popular activity and, as far as business is concerned, a booming industry worth several billions worldwide.

Even the adversarial Predator and Aliens get in on the Cosplay fun.
Even the adversarial Predator and Aliens get in on the Cosplay fun.

The proliferation of it at the Showmaster’s event in Newcastle proved the increasing popularity of the activity with fans and participants dressing up Manga inspired characters, superheroes, characters from Star Wars, Star Trek and Game of Thrones to name but a few.

So many of those looking forward to the 2016 event secretly revealed that next years hot characters will be Wonder Woman, Supergirl and the female Thor. With some already admitting to creating their costumes already.


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Jim Callan
I am a professional photographer,journalist and writer with over 35 years of experience in producing award-winning images and articles covering a multitude if subjects that have ranged from popular music, film and charity events to celebrity, live events and press /media coverage. Along the way, I have run my own businesses and have held editorial and photo-library managerial positions. However, photography and meeting people have always been my passions. I have been fortunate in getting to meet a number of my favourite celebrities across the years as well as many, many others. I have also covered many state events, regional events and other such occasions. Many of my favourites having been in London, South Tyneside and regions around the country. And, especially, abroad in cities such as Paris. I still get a thrill from seeing my work in print. Even after all these years.

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