To the main "LITEXPOOn Saturday, stars from the most prominent Hollywood projects - Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Harry Potter and others - took the stage. A memorable opening ceremony kicked off the fifth largest popular culture event event In Baltic states - "Comic Con Baltics 2023 ".
"We told you we were only going to get bigger and better." Last year we had over 25k, we can't wait to see what this weekend will be like. We have the largest - and record-breaking - cosplay competition in the Baltic States, we have even several times increased Menininkai alley, with more than 70 creators, an incredibly expanded game and technology space "Baltics Gaming Expo" and, of course, even 12 guests from the most prominent global projects. Don't miss the chance to get to know them!” said Professor Jaq, host of the event.
There are familiar faces on stage
Famous guests who came to Lithuania to meet their fans shared good emotions and a great sense of humor.
"Raymond, when did you first realize you were famous?", the presenter asked one of the event's main stars, Raymond Cruz, with a smile.
"Here, arriving at Comic Con Baltics 2023." Thank you, Lithuania!", said R. Cruz, who played the role of Tuco Salamanca in the cult series "Breaking Bad".
Colby Minifie, the star of this year's most popular superhero-themed series, The Boys, also took to the stage.
"Hello and thank you!", the actress spoke in Lithuanian and had fun sharing the most memorable moments from the set.
Greeting the gathered fans, Anna Shaffer, the actress who played one of the most prominent roles in the series "The Witcher" and a memorable character in the films about Harry Potter, also shared a story from the beginning of her career.
"I was really scared for the first shoot, but I was 15 years old, so it was like a dream come true," Shaffer said.
The first guests of next year have been introduced
Nikola Djuricko, the actor who played the role of Yuri Ismailov in the series "The Stranger Things", the authors of online comics "War and Peas", "Ketnipz", "Coolman Coffedan", Jenny-Jinya, Tomska, who unite millions of followers around the world, also greeted the thousands of fans who had gathered. and in the Eddach.
"We know you're already looking forward to what's to come next year. We can immediately give away that we will meet already in May, and you will be waiting for actors like Sean Gunn from "Guardians of the Galaxy", said the host of the event.
The most memorable experiences in the Baltic States
The biggest popular culture event in the Baltic States will invite fans to discover the world of films, series, video games, technology and other immersive entertainment all weekend long. Over tens of thousands of square meters of "LITEXPO" spaces, impressive movie and series decorations, interactive game spaces for both young and old are spread out.
This year, a separate hall is occupied by a significantly increased gaming and technology space, which has acquired the name "Baltics Gaming Expo". It will host tournaments of legendary games such as League of Legends, Trackmania, Counter Strike throughout the weekend. The world's first augmented reality technological sport "HADO" will also be presented to the participants of the event. All visitors will be able to try it and even participate in an international tournament, which is partially financed Vilnius city municipality.
Dozens of engaging talks and presentations are planned in the conference spaces of the event. Actors and comic creators visiting the event will present their experience and behind the scenes of famous projects.
A separate part of the program will be the "Meet Lithuanian Film Industry" platform, where the most famous people of the country's film industry will talk about their experiences in global projects: films about James Bond, "Mission: Impossible", "Stranger Things", "Chernobyl" and many others.
In the exhibition spaces of "Comic Con Baltics 2023", next to other engaging activities, Lithuanian army and representatives of the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania, introducing the activities of real superheroes and talking about the importance of cyber security. The project is partially financed by the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania.
Photo or signature with actors
During the entire event, visitors will have the opportunity to chat personally, capture together or get the autograph of the guest of the desired event.
"Comic Con Baltics 2023" takes place on October 21-22, in Vilnius - LITEXPO.
