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I’ve lost count of how many Comic Cons I’ve attended over the years, but this time, something clicked: I felt old. And oddly enough, I’m happy about it. The kids are alright. They’ve come prepared, donning their armor, costumes, and face paint, ready to immerse themselves in a day of celebration and creativity.

For those who haven’t experienced it, Comic Con is more than just an event. It’s a cultural phenomenon. It offers a unique space where people can unapologetically be themselves, express their passions, celebrate their quirks, and share their love for all things fandom. It’s a place where being a fan is not just accepted but encouraged. No judgment, no holding back—just pure, unfiltered enthusiasm.

This year marked a first for the East European Comic Con—it was held at Arena Națională, Romania’s largest stadium. Comic Con at Arena Națională? Wow

The venue was a much better fit . The sheer size of the stadium gave the event an entirely new energy. The panels felt bigger, more important. For me at least, it’s much easier to get to Arena Nationala than Romexpo, the previous venue, so that’s a plus. One of the best improvements was the separation of the gaming area, which often overpowered the rest of the event with noise. This time, it had its own space, allowing fans of other genres to enjoy the day without constant sensory overload.

Walking through the stadium, I couldn’t help but notice how well the event was supported this year. Big sponsors were everywhere, and it was a great sign for the future of events like this. Sponsorships mean sustainability, which means that East European Comic Con has the resources to grow and evolve year after year. These companies also brought along some fantastic activations—interactive experiences and booths that kept the crowd engaged all day long. The food court gave you many options to choose from, just like in the previous years.

And, of course, the beloved staples were still there: Artist Alley, the gaming corner, board games galore, and a variety of stores selling everything from geeky merchandise to Asian snacks. Speaking of which, I even had the chance to try some authentic sake!

As I walked around, I couldn’t help but marvel at the cosplayers. The costumes, the dedication, the time and effort that must have gone into each piece—it was all there on display. I know I couldn’t do it. But I am so proud of them. And this year more than ever, Comic Con welcomed you with many places to help you get your makeup and hair done, to get your glitter on.

For some, cosplay is a form of art, for others, a way to embody their favorite characters, and for many, a chance to be part of something bigger than themselves. Seeing the passion of these fans reminded me of my own early days, where being a fan was all-consuming, and every moment spent at Comic Con felt like magic.

This sense of belonging is what keeps Comic Con alive. It’s why people return year after year, why new generations pick up the torch, and why, even as I stand there feeling a little older, I can’t help but feel hopeful. The kids are more than alright—they’re thriving. But this is not to say Comic Con isn’t for everyone. There is no age limit on joy.

At the end of the day, I left Arena Națională with a heart full of nostalgia and excitement for the future. The energy, the enthusiasm, and the community spirit are as strong as ever. Comic Con isn’t just an event, it’s a homecoming for fans from all walks of life.

În perioada 13-15 septembrie, la Arena Națională din București, are loc Comic Con, cel mai amplu eveniment dedicat iubitorilor de filme, seriale, jocuri video, benzi desenate, cosplay și nu numai, din Europa Centrala și de Est.

Mai mult, 6 actori reprezentând seriale populare precum Stranger Things, The Witcher, Supernatural, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon sau Hunters vor lua parte la eveniment pentru a face poze, a da autografe și a sta de vorba cu fanii în cadrul panel-urilor de Q&A. Acestea sunt Jamie Campbell Bower (Stranger Things, Harry Potter, Twilight saga), Mark Sheppard (Supernatural), Royce Pierreson (The Witcher), Greg Austin (Hunters), Clinton Liberty (House of the Dragon) și Toby Sebastian (Game of Thrones), iar astăzi li se alătură un nou nume: George Blagden, cunoscut pentru rolurile din Vikings și Versailles.

George Blagden s-a remarcat în rolul principal din serialul Versailles, unde îl interpretează pe Regele Soare, Ludovic al XIV-lea. În perioada 2013-2016, l-a jucat pe Athelstan, călugăr creștin care devine un consilier de încredere al lui Ragnar, în seria Vikings, dezvoltată de History Channel.

Printre alte producții din cariera lui George Blagden se numără și After the Dark, Wrath of the Titans sau Les Miserables. 

Bilete și noutăți de ultimă oră sunt disponibile pe www.comic-con.ro. 

Comic Con România este cel mai mare eveniment de acest gen din centrul și estul Europei.

În cei 11 ani petrecuti de la prima ediție, publicul a avut șansa să-și întâlnească mulți dintre actorii favoriți. Printre aceștia se numără Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones, Aquaman), Clive Standen (Vikings), Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl), Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries), Tom Wlaschiha (Game of Thrones, Stranger Things), Daniel Gillies (The Originals), Andrew Scott (Sherlock), Jim Beaver (Supernatural), Robert Knepper (Prison Break), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones, The Imitation Game), Sylvester McCoy (Dr.Who, The Hobbit), precum și mulți alți actori de seamă din producții de top ca House of the Dragon, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, La Casa de Papel, Game of Thrones, Spartacus, Supernatural, Doctor Who, Fringe, Harry Potter, The Vampire Diaries, Lord of the Rings, Sherlock sau Vikings.

Actorul Mark Sheppard, cunoscut pentru rolul emblematic al demonului Crowley, Regele Iadului, din serialul “Supernatural”, şi-a anunţat prezenţa la Comic Con România, care va avea loc în perioada 13 – 15 septembrie, la Arena Naţională

Mark Sheppard este un actor britanic cunoscut pentru rolul său memorabil din serialul „Supernatural”, unde l-a interpretat pe Crowley, Regele Iadului. Crowley a devenit unul dintre personajele preferate ale fanilor datorită umorului său sarcastic, inteligenței și complexității morale. Pe parcursul serialului, Crowley a avut un rol crucial, fiind atât aliat, cât și adversar pentru frații Winchester, oferind multiple răsturnări de situație și momente de neuitat.

Mark Sheppard nu este cunoscut doar pentru rolul său iconic în Supernatural, ci și pentru performanțele sale remarcabile în Doom Patrol, Walker: Independence, Warehouse 13, White Collar, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica și 24.

Alături de Mark Sheppard şi-au mai anunţat prezenţa la Comic Con România actorii Clinton Liberty (Addam of Hull din “House of the Dragon”) şi Toby Sebastian (Trystane Martell din “Game of Thrones”).

Biletele sunt disponibile pe www.comic-con.ro.

Comic Con România este cel mai mare eveniment de acest gen din centrul şi estul Europei. În cei 11 ani trecuţi de la prima ediţie, publicul a avut şansa să-şi întâlnească mulţi dintre actorii favoriţi. Printre aceştia se numără Jason Momoa, Clive Standen, Ed Westwick, Paul Wesley, Tom Wlaschiha, Daniel Gillies, Andrew Scott, Jim Beaver, Robert Knepper, Charles Dance, Sylvester McCoy.

Thirty Seconds To Mars revin la Bucuresti pe 25 octombrie la Hala Laminor! Jared Leto si colegii aduc turneul “Seasons World Tour” si la Bucuresti. Cel de-al saptelea turneu al trupei promoveaza noul album It’s the End of the World, But It’s a Beautiful Day.”, dar va include toate piesele care i-au facut celebri!

Thirty Seconds to Mars vin din Los Angeles, bazele formatiei fiind puse in 1998. Membrii fondatori sunt fratii Jared Leto si Shannon Leto. Primele concerte au fost sustinute sub diferite nume pana cand au ajuns la ‘Thirty Seconds to Mars’, nume preluat dintr-un manuscris intitulat Argus Apocraphex ce a fost scris de un fost profesor de la Harvard.

Thirty Second to Mars abordeaza un progressive rock cu influente de space rock, la care se adauga elemente de muzica electronica. Pana in prezent au lansat sase materiale de studio care le-au adus 14 Discuri de Platina si 19 Discuri de Aur, intrand in topurile din intreaga lume. De-a lungul timpului au colaborat cu artisti importanti ai scenei muzicale internationale printre care Maynard James Keenan, Ed Sheeran sau Bob Ezrin.

Trupa il are ca solist vocal pe carismaticul Jared Leto, actor premiat cu Premiul Oscar, un Glob de Aur și un premiu Screen Actors Guild (SAG Awards) pentru rolul din Dallas Buyers Club (2013). Jared are multe filme de succes jucate printre care “Fight Club”, “Requiem for a Dream”, “American Psycho”, “Girl, Interrupted”, “Mr. Nobody” sau “Suicide Squad” unde l-a jucat pe Joker.  Leto a regizat, de asemenea, videoclipuri muzicale, incluzand castigatoarele Premiului MTV Music Award, The Kill (2006), Kings and Queens (2009) si Up in the Air (2013).

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Rising symphonic metal band ELVELLON is set to release their second album, Ascending in Synergy, on May 17, 2024! The ten track offering marks the outfit’s Napalm Records debut, and is the successor to their highly acclaimed 2018 album Until Dawn and 2015 EP Spellbound. The official music video for the track “Born From Hope” from Until Dawn has reached 1.3M views on YouTube, and the EP version of the song has more than 2.5M Spotify streams. Dubbed as “heroes of tomorrow” by Metal Hammer Germany, ELVELLON has performed at several festival stages both internationally, such as RockHarz Festival, M’era Luna and Rock Fest Barcelona to name a few, and has shared the stage with significant bands in the scene such as VISIONS OF ATLANTIS.

Teen Art Out: What inspired the theme and concept behind your new album, “Ascending in Synergy”?

Nele: We started writing our new album when the pandemic started. We worked on the instrumentals first and afterwards I started getting visions for the lyrics of each song more and more. During the pandemic I noticed how out of touch and literally quarantined everybody was. What came with that was that I noticed how out of touch everybody is with themselves as well and what consequences that implies. I myself started working hard on finding a way to get through to myself again. I felt the urge to give this world a positive album. And this is really what Ascending In Synergy is inspired by. It’s an invitation for the listeners to get back in touch, feeling seen, feeling heard, having a hopefully safe place to resort to.

Teen Art Out: What was the significance of signing with Napalm Records for this album?

Jan: The label plays an important role on many levels. Maybe the most significant impact of being with Napalm Records is the increased public attention. When your band is signed by a big label, naturally more people will notice your releases. Additionally, the PR professionals at Napalm are a great support in managing all the incoming interview requests and similar things.

Teen Art Out: How do you feel about the response to your singles “A Vagabond’s Heart” and “My Forever Endeavour” so far?

Jan: The feedback we’ve received – whether it’s Youtube comments, direct messages or emails – has been extremely positive. It feels amazing to get such great responses from “old fans” and people who have just discovered us alike.

Teen Art Out: What song is the closest to your heart at this moment?

Gilbert: When we recently started rehearsing for our release show, it quickly became clear that the song “Ocean Of Treason” was a lot of fun to play. Of course, that influences the general opinion a lot and I would say that we are celebrating it the most right now.

Teen Art Out: What can fans expect from the rest of the tracks on “Ascending in Synergy”?

Gilbert: I would say that we offer a broad spectrum of very different songs. On the one hand, we have songs like “The Aeon Tree”, which is our longest track to date with a playing time of over 9 minutes and takes the dreamlike quality we are known for to the extreme. On the other hand we have some very heavy songs like the just mentioned “Ocean Of Treason” or “Into The Vortex”.  We already had a heavier song on our debut album with “The Puppeteer” but the new songs in this direction are much more consequent and darker. We are sure that there will be something for everyone.

Teen Art Out: In what way do You feel you have had to push yourselves with this record?

Gilbert: This might sound weird since we’ve been working on this record for 6 years, but we’ve really tried to hurry up and optimize our songwriting process so that we can get to a result that doesn’t feel rushed. One of the effects of this endeavor is that we have divided the lyrics between us. So now the lyrics of most of the songs are written by Nele, 3 songs by Martin our drummer and one song I wrote myself.

Teen Art Out: How do you feel being the one to put out a symphonic metal record, remembering the ones you used to listen to growing up?

Gilbert: That feels very good! We make the kind of music I wish there was more of these days. I don’t listen to that much metal anymore, but the symphonic metal of the early 2000s really appealed to me back then and I’m very happy that we’ve had some success with this form of the genre.

Teen Art Out: Is there something most people don’t realize about being in band?

Gilbert: I think above all how much time and therefore sacrifice it takes to keep a band running at a professional level. We all still have a normal job and everything we do for the band we do in our spare time and that’s very hard because your personal life suffers a lot. Maintaining a functioning relationship on your own is difficult and I would like to express my admiration for all partners of musicians.

Teen Art Out: What was a moment when you realizez you were “famous”?

Gilbert: I don’t have the feeling at all that we are “famous”. But of course there have been a few moments when you realize that you’ve already achieved something. Especially at the beginning of our history so far. For example, when you no longer know the people who comment on your pictures on Facebook in private. Or our concert at M’era Luna in 2015 was also a very sublime moment for us. We hadn’t played in front of such a large audience before. It’s a great feeling, but also a new one. You can immediately feel that the band is getting “bigger”.

Teen Art Out: If ELVELLON could be the soundtrack for any movie, which movie would you choose?

Gilbert: Good question, I don’t think I would really want to hear metal music as a soundtrack for a film. You would have to make a film specifically for that. There have been several music films like this in the past. Some better, some worse. But to answer the question: I could imagine that with a film like “Pirates of the Caribbean”.

Teen Art Out: What is your biggest motivation to keep going?

Gilbert: The answer to this question is a very personal one. I don’t know how exactly I can or want to answer this. For me, making music is an outlet, a reason for being, something by which I define myself. Even the little bit of success that we are able to enjoy makes me very happy and gives me the feeling that I am worth something more. That might sound a bit dramatic or sad, but I can assure you that I’m fine 😀 Music is simply very essential for me and my life.

Teen Art Out: What’s the most unusual place you’ve found inspiration for your music?

Gilbert: Good question. We draw inspiration from many things and probably each of us would answer a little differently. I also get mine from computer games, but I don’t think I’m alone anymore 😀

Teen Art Out: Who in the band is the most likely to get lost on tour

Gilbert: That’s probably me 😀 I can sometimes party excessively and often I’m a bit confused 😀 Luckily it hasn’t happened yet, but that can still change

Teen Art Out: Who in the band has the strangest or most surprising hobby?

Jan: That could possibly be me 🙂 Not really strange, but most people are surprised when I tell them that I have a 40m² vegetable garden. I have to admit it’s pretty much wilderness at the moment because due to all the band related stuff I don’t have enough time left. However, I’m planning to revive it and plant my own tomatoes, carrots, beans, etc. again.