{"id":11494,"date":"2019-03-20T17:01:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T13:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=11494"},"modified":"2019-03-20T17:01:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-20T13:01:44","slug":"from-fantasy-to-reality-game-of-thrones-star-iwan-rheon-to-make-mefcc-guest-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/from-fantasy-to-reality-game-of-thrones-star-iwan-rheon-to-make-mefcc-guest-appearance\/","title":{"rendered":"From Fantasy To Reality: Game Of Thrones Star Iwan Rheon To Make MEFCC Guest Appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The actor who played one of the most villainous characters in Game of Thrones history will make a sensational guest appearance at the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC).<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The epic HBO<\/span><\/span>\u00ae<\/span><\/span>\u00a0saga is known for bringing a host of monstrous baddies to our screens, and arguably none as universally reviled as Ramsay Bolton, played by 33-year-old Welsh actor\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Iwan<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Rheon.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As excitement builds ahead of next month’s premier of Game of Thrones Season 8, Rheon will be joined by storyboard artist and original concept designer William Simpson in a meet-and-greet with the region’s huge fan base. Together they will lead a panel and Q&A session to provide a behind-the-scenes insight into the show.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Michael Lamprecht, MEFCC Event Manager\u00a0<\/span><\/span>said: “MEFCC is delighted to be giving Game of Thrones fans this special opportunity to meet the actor behind one of the show’s most notorious characters.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“It’s also a huge\u00a0<\/span><\/span>honour<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to welcome William Simpson to Dubai. William is the storyboard artist who designed the world of the Westeros and is fondly known as the Father of the Dragons. It’s a fantastic chance for fans and budding artists to interact with one of the masters of his profession.”<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Iwan<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Rheon and William Simpson will lead the Game of Thrones panel\u00a0<\/span><\/span>in the MEFCC Theatre on Saturday 13<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to discuss behind-the-scenes insights, and speculation on the upcoming season content. The Theatre is free to enter for all MEFCC Ticket Holders, and features celebrity panels and Q&As throughout the show days.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There will be many other Game of Thrones-related activities and exclusive merchandise opportunities at the Middle East’s leading pop culture convention.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Funko Inc, the brand behind a host of pop culture collect<\/span><\/span>a<\/span><\/span>bles, is bringing its series of limited-edition Game of Thrones Funko Pop! vinyl figures to MEFCC.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Meanwhile,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Montegrappa<\/span><\/span>, an Italian luxury pen manufacturer, will use MEFCC to premier its new series of lavish writing instruments that pay homage to the ruling families of Westeros, a fictional continent in Game of Thrones. Entitled ‘Winter is Here’, the jewel-encrusted objects are limited to 300 pieces in silver and seven in gold.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For fans of Game of Throne’s incredible visual element,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the event has an ‘Artist Alley which is home to over 250 regional and international artists. Get your signed commissions from world-renowned artists including William Simpson, or shop the reems of spectacular arts, crafts, sculptures available focused around your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>favourite<\/span><\/span>\u00a0fandoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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And in one of the biggest treats for die-hard Game of Thrones enthusiasts, the bookstore chain\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Kinokuniya<\/span><\/span>\u00a0will give MEFCC visitors the chance to win signed copies of Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Dubbed the American Tolkien, the novelist is best-known for his series of fantasy novels that were adapted by HBO for the Game of Thrones series.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MEFCC tickets are now on sale at Platinumlist.net, Virgin Megastores online and all Virgin Megastores. A limited number of VIP tickets are now on sale. Book early to guarantee access at\u00a0www.mefcc.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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