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Matt Smith coming to Abu Dhabi for MEFCC

Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC), the definitive pop culture festival in the region, has announced Matt Smith, one of the greatest incarnations of Doctor Who and the menacing anti-hero in House of the Dragon, will thrill fans as the first celebrity headliner. Joining him is Christopher Sabat, the voice of Dragon Ball antagonist Vegeta, as well as iconic Disney Master Artists Mike and Patty Peraza. Regular and limited-edition VIP tickets are now available for the 11th edition of MEFCC, taking place from March 3 to 5, 2023, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). British actor Matt Smith shot to fame when he was cast as the 11th Doctor on the hit sci-fi series Doctor Who. Following this was another critically acclaimed performance as Prince Philip on the historical drama series The Crown, which earned him his first Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor. MEFCC will also welcome Disney's award-winning designer, Mike Peraza, who has created movie magic for The Little Mermaid, Duck Tales, Fox, and the Hound, Return of OZ, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast, among others. The roster of talent confirmed for MEFCC includes voice actors Paige O'Hara, who played Belle of Beauty and the Beast, and Zach Aguilar, widely known as Tanjiro Kamado or Demon Slayer and Aether of Genshin Impact. Catch all of them at Meet the Stars for autograph and photograph opportunities and at the Cine Club for exclusive Q&As. The Cosplay Competition is now open for registrations with three categories. The categories include Best Craftsmanship and Best Performance on Stage, with Dh30,000 prize money up for grabs, and Best Kids Cosplay, where everyone is a winner. The deadline for submission is on February 27. Visitors can also dive into a different dimension of creativity and imagination, explore art, and meet the geniuses behind iconic masterpieces at the Artist Alley and International Artist Alley, sponsored by Manga Arabia. Finally, MEFCC is pleased to announce its newest VIP ticket packages for seasoned fans, offering unique encounters with the biggest names at this year's show. Visitors get a chance to secure their spot to meet their favorite celebrities across three days. Middle East Film & Comic Con is bringing an all-new exclusive VIP experience with the Ultimate VIP ticket, which includes fast-track access with autograph and photograph vouchers for all celebrities. The Super VIP pass gives visitors access through priority VIP queues with four autograph or photograph vouchers. Individual passes can also be purchased at Dh135 for single-day and AED 299 for three-day access. Perks include: – Meeting your favorite celebrities at Meet the Stars – Exploring the Artist Alley – Watching live stage performances at the Festival Plaza – Accessing the workshops at the Creative Academy VIP and regular tickets are now available at Platinumlist and Virgin Megastore Tickets via www.mefcc.com/home/ticket-info. PR/ Expat Media
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