This is just a quick Blog Entry to say a big thank you to everyone that attended this year's Bristol International Comic Expo Film Night. It was a huge success, and although there were one or two problems, all-in-all it was a great night, with a wonderful atmosphere and lots of great people.
Thank you so much everyone!
I hope to see you all again next year, with better films, more Goody Bags, the return of the Artist Wall (details for the auction of this year's Artist Wall are to be announced shortly), another Cosplay Masqeruade, and much more!
Stay tuned for news of next year's event...

Here is our Schedule for the evening, with approximate Start Times for each of the events.

6.00        Revelation: Episode 1
6.30        Back Issues
7.00        Run Rincewind Run!
7.10        The Spectre
7:25        Return Of The Ghostbusters
9.00        Cosplay Masquerade
9:40        Witchblade: Episode One
10.00      Cosplay Prize Giving            
10:10      Witchblade: Episode Two
10:35      Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Tears Of The Dragon
11:20      The Pit And The Pendulum
11:30      Batman's Gonna Get Shot In The Face
11:50      Soul Searcher
01:30      AMV Hell 3: The Motion Picture

Approximate End Time: 2:40am

Please remember that throughout the evening there shall be an Artist Wall open for contribution by anyone which will be auctioned off in aid of the British Heart Foundation, as well as collection tins around the event open for donations.

Also, please note that the Cosplay Competition and Masquerade is now officially closed, and accepted contestants shall be emailed later today to confirm entry.

Thank you.

Sadly, due to poor health, Valerie Perez, Star of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Tears Of The Dragon, has had to cancel her trip to this year's Bristol International Comic Expo Film Night.
She does assure me, however, that she plans to attend next year instead.
We wish her all our best, and hope that she feels better soon.

Orang Utan Comics are proud and honoured to announce that there shall be an Artist Wall open throughout the evening for anyone to contribute to, and shall be auctioned off after the weekend in aid of the British Heart Foundation.


We selected the British Heart Foundation in memory of our friend, James Redington, who sadly passed away last year of a rare heart condition at far too young an age. He was known throughout the British comic industry for his contributions, including the founding of his own comic publisher, Portent Comics, and his writing on the always popular Rob & Ducky, and his sadly shortlived Elite.

He will be greatly missed.

The Cosplay Competition and Masquerade deadline for entry has been extended from April 26th to May 2nd, to allow you all further time to ready your costumes, organise yourselves, and send your forms back.

For details on the Competition, and to enter, please read the Blog Entry here, download the form and return it to filmnight@orangutancomics.co.uk by May 2nd 2008.

Thank you!

Orang Utan Comics are proud to announce the addition of AMV Hell 3: The Motion Picture to our schedule, for it's second year in a row!

Usually we wouldn't repeat films, but this one is really special, and a lot of people missed it last year. Not only that, but if you have seen it, I've no doubt you'll want to yet again! It really is that good.

AMV Hell 3: The Motion Picture is the third of a series of films created from the compilation of Anime Music Videos - AMVs - which is far superior to its predecesors in every way. It is bigger, better, faster, funnier, and just downright awesomer.

This feature length film must be seen to be believed.

Both fans - and indeed haters - of anime alike will enjoy it.

Orang Utan Comics are proud to announce details on who will be Judges and Presenters for the Cosplay Masquerade and Competition at this year’s event!

Presenters
The Presenters will entertain the crowd, introduce each of the contestants in the Competition, and give away the Prizes.

Judges
The Judges of the Competition are both male and female, and include a comic book creator, a film maker, and an experienced cosplayer, so we have a nice, fair balance.

Entrance for the Bristol International Comic Expo Film Night Cosplay Masquerade and Competition is now officially open!

Select from the links below to download the documentation needed to enter.
Entry Form - Rich Text Document
Entry Form - Microsoft Word 2007 Document
Entry Form - Microsoft Word 97-2003 Document

Email completed forms to filmnight@orangutancomics.co.uk.

Numbers are very limited and entry is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Apply now to avoid disappointment.

The entry Closing Date is Friday May 2nd 2008.

By entering, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Entry, which you can download below. Please assure that you read all of the notes carefully, also, as they refer to the layout and plans (arrival times, free photograph prints, etc) for the event.
Competition Notes and Rules and Regulations of Entry - Rich Text Document
Competition Notes and Rules and Regulations of Entry - Microsoft Word 2007 Document
Competition Notes and Rules and Regulations of Entry - Microsoft Word 97-2003 Document
Competition Notes and Rules and Regulations of Entry - MHTML file

A Changing Room will be provided, and seperate times allocated to female and male entrants, for privacy and convenience.

Successful entrants will be directed by staff on arrival, who will have distinctive identification.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email them to cher@orangutancomics.co.uk.

Thank you and good luck!

We are just making the finishing touches to the Cosplay Competition and Masquerade, with another sub-event especially for artists - both professional and amateur - now also in the works.

Entrance into the Competition and Masquerade is on a first-come-first-served basis, so keep watching this space (or Subscribe to our Blog) to get the news as soon as it is announced!

Orang Utan Comics are pleased to announce the addition of Back Issues, an absolutely hillarious indipendent film about a man who is forced to chose between his girlfriend and his dream of becoming a comic book letterer... "It’s me or the comics" is his ultimatum when he asks her to marry him... But which will he choose?..

Orang Utan Comics now have the pleasure to announce a very unique, utterly hillarious outing into a wonderful world... The Discworld.

Snowgun Films bring you Run Rincewind Run, a film created for the fans, by the fans. It even features a Special Guest Appearance by Terry Pratchett himself!

It has to be seen to be believed.

The Cosplay Masquerade and Competition is almost ready for applications, with a wonderful sponsor providing DVD Boxsets, we have loads more sponsors providing bits for our Goody Bags, we have a fundraising event for all the artists out there to take part in, and we have a Discworld fan film all to announce details for this coming week!
So, stay tuned folks - it's going to be one heck of a ride!

Orang Utan Comics are now very pleased to announce that we shall be holding a Cosplay Competition during the evening which will include a short Masquerade.

There will be very special Guest Judges, to be announced shortly.

Entry numbers are very limited, so please check back often, or Subscribe to our Blog to find out as soon as Entry Forms become available, to avoid disappointment.

Every entrant shall recieve a small Prize for taking part. Grand Prizes to be announced shortly.

*Please note that the photograph above was taken at the London Film and Comic Convention and does not necesarily therefore reflect the atmosphere of our event. We did however use this photograph to represent what we hope will be the variety of costumes present in the Bristol International Comic Expo Film Night 2008 Cosplay Competition and Masquerade.

Orang Utan Comics now have the honour to announce the UK Premiere of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Tears Of The Dragon, the largest Tomb Raider fan film ever to be created. Hailed as "what the Hollywood version should have been", this film is brilliantly written and directed, action packed and full of adventure! A must see for any fan of the games, or a good action flick.

The full trailer, Behind The Scenes footage, and clips from the film can be viewed on the official website, found here.

The Official Prequel Comic will be available in each of the Gody Bags for the first 100 entrants to the event, complimentary of the film makers, Atlantis Studios, and your hosts Orang Utan Comics*.


*Orang Utan Comics are unassociated with the comic.