Comments on: Comic Con for London? Nope, say SDCC organisers

By: Anon

Anon — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:28:17 +0000

Me too. As far as I can see he planned (in his head) all these amazing things but nothing ever materialised and the money (if there was any to start with) has all dried up. He has great enthusiasm but is somewhat deluded. I hope most people saw through him and got out very quickly like I did before they lost too much of their time or money.

By: Dead Girl

Dead Girl — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:27:39 +0000

I also know and have dealt with Liam, my advice would be that everyone stay well clear… he is a con artist basically. He leaves behind a trail of people missing large sums of their own money. Did this ‘festival’ ever actually happen i wonder??

By: Anon

Anon — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:10:46 +0000

I also know someone who has been involved with Liam and has not been paid with little explanation, just that there is no money to pay anyone.

Steer clear of this timewaster at all costs.

By: Margaret Leat

Margaret Leat — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:10:33 +0000

I believe my granddaughter was taken in by Liam along with many others she has put in many hours of work and not been paid. She gave up a part time job 2 be able to put more hours in over the coming weeks along with being out of pocket she as you can imagine is upset and disappointed. Maybe you believe in yourself Liam and if 5 x 5 does take off you will give my granddaughter a chance Margaret

By: Liam Fisher

Liam Fisher — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:41:34 +0000

Just to reiterate Bryan, we’re not trying to provide a platform for the comics industry, if anything we’re trying to show the mainstream movie fan the origins of some of the big comic book blockbusters and even then there’s much more to the festival than that. The comic/film connection goes on for about 3 or 4 days. Out events are much broader and more mainstream, not niche or clique specific, just a bit of free fun for the average film, music, art or fashion fan.

As a film fan myself I think it would be pretty cool to go see an advance screening followed by a themed art exhibition then a live band with a couple of beers. Maybe I’m biased though. It’s not an expo or con that we’re providing, it’s a bunch of multi-angled events with an experiential feel about them. Something different for the average fan of pop culture.

On the subject of the MCM Expo…. had a great time there this year, met some fantastic people and shook the hand of Tony Curtis. Pretty awesome Saturday in my book! Great expo

If you’re one of the organisers of MCM Bryan, let’s hook up and see if we can work together next year. I’m sure there’s a great way to tie both together

Thanks

Liam

By: Oliver

Oliver — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:34:21 +0000

Yes! Bristol, Birmingham are a bloody trod to get to. MCM EXPO although very good, is a mission to get to with train cancellations and replacement bus services being annoying.
This however, if it comes off would only take a train to Liverpool Street, 243 bus and a short walk. And the area is cool and laid back.
Good Idea but Bad Timing.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:34:20 +0000

Firstly, Comic Con is a generic name and NOT a name you can license of offer to anyone. San Diego Comic Con is nothing to do with Chicago Comic Con and in turn nothing to do with New York Comic Con or any of the many other events worldwide named Comic Con. So you cannot secure the rights for the words “Comic Con”

I have read all the posts about the 5 by 5 Festival and the claims and find it strange that people say it would be good to get such an event.

We have the London Movie Comic & Media Expo at Excel twice a year with over 30,000 people. The comic area is now very large and even Warren Ellis did a rare signing at the show last month.

MCM Expo along with Bristol & Birmingham do seem to give the comic industry a solid platform, do we really need more?

My 2 cents :-)

By: Liam Fisher

Liam Fisher — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:28:52 +0000

Hi all, just a quick follow up

We have specific media partners and publicity plans in place and we are purposely holding back a lot of information and announcing line-ups late due to the strictly limited tickets that will be available for each event. These tickets will be distributed by a national media partner.

To help clarify, the festival will be made up of 15 different events offering a variety of movie screenings, art exhibitions (featuring up and coming young artists), Q&A’s, debates and after parties.

With regards to guests and appearances, they will be announced on the opening day of the media campaign, again due to very limited tickets.

Also to clarify, this is a festival of sorts but not a traditional festival and it’s never been and never will be a typical con. At 5 By 5 Media, we are trying to provide a different approach to experiential events and hopefully give the fans (as we all are) something to really take home with them.

Unusual….. yes, annoying….. probably, worth it…… definitely!

Until the launch, only take what you hear from the horses mouth as gospel….. and although my face is way too round to look like a horse, I’m the horse in question

Thanks for your continued interest

Liam

By: Kenny

Kenny — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:32:57 +0000

Maybe unusual for a festival Joe, probably not that unusual for a CON.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:19:36 +0000

Oliver, I saw that too but it doesn’t give any more information, basically says exactly what the first article says, still doesn’t explain the guest list, lack of site or information, all very unusual for a con or festival