Nickelodeon to Host 'MooseBox' and Women in Animation Panels at Comic Con Africa 2018

Comic Con Africa has announced the exciting news that Nickelodeon Africa will be hosting a raft of panels at the first-ever Comic Con Africa, including for MooseBox, created by Mike Scott from South Africa, which is one of two first international short form animated series to come out of Nickelodeon’s annual Global Animated Shorts Programme! Nick's full Comic Con Africa 2018 schedule can be found below!:

Friday 14th September 2018:

Nickelodeon Moosebox Press Conference
About: This is Nickelodeon's first 'local is lekker' animated development.
Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Location: Content Zone 4
Theme: Animation

Nickelodeon Moosebox / Animation Panel
About:
Time: 12:30 - 13:00
Location: Main Stage
Theme: Animation

Nickelodeon: Can Women Animate?
About: Panel Discussion
Time: 13:00 - 13:30
Location: Main Stage
Theme: Animation

Saturday 15th September 2018:

Nickelodeon Moosebox / Animation Panel
Time: 12:30 - 13:00
Location: Content Zone 4
Theme: Animation

Nickelodeon: Can Women Animate?
About: Panel Discussion
Time: 13:00 - 13:30
Location: Main Stage

Sunday 16th September 2018:

Nickelodeon Moosebox / Animation Panel
Time: 11:30 - 11:30
Location: Main Stage
Theme: Animation

Nickelodeon: Can Women Animate?
About: Panel Discussion
When: 12:30 - 13:00
Where: Content Zone 1

Update (14/9): South African animator Mike Scott, who created Moosebox for Nickelodeon, said the convention -- held at a car racetrack -- was a major showcase for African talent. "I went to Comic Con San Diego in 2006 and it blew my mind, so for it to come full circle and for me be at Comic Con in South Africa is surreal and huge moment, we are so proud," he told AFP. "It is amazing for the industry and kids can see something that just ignites their interest. There is a massive audience out there."

Reed Exhibitions Africa and ReedPOP, the world’s largest producer of pop culture events, in partnership with VS Gaming, South Africa’s largest independent gaming brand and the leading platform for online gaming in Africa, will be bringing Comic Con to the African Continent from 14 – 16 September 2018.

Comic Con Africa is a 3 day event showcasing comic books and science fiction/fantasy related film, television, and similar popular arts. The exhibition will also feature a larger range of pop culture and entertainment elements across virtually all genres, including animation, toys, gadgets, clothing, collectible card games, table top games, anime, manga, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels.

Superhero or sidekick – there will be exciting activations to enjoy that include professional gaming tournaments, other gaming activations, Cosplay Competitions, and new Movie and Series promotions. Comic Con Africa visitors can also enjoy celebrity panel discussions, seminars, workshops and autograph sessions.

Exhibitors, Flame On! Comic Con Africa will feature a large floor space for exhibitors, as well as the Artists' Alley, where comic artists can sign autographs and sell or do free sketches.

For full information about the first-ever Comic Con Africa and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.comicconafrica.co.za.

Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMNA) channels Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV and MTV Base serve as media partners for the event.

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Originally published: Thursday, September 13, 2018.

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