Facts16 magazine

YOUR BELGIAN COMIC CON

MAGAZINE 2016 - EDITION 27

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Useful information while you’re at FACTS LOST SOMETHING? Go to the lost-and-found at the police office in Hall 1.

We’ll keep it safe for a few days, before we feed it to Jabba the Hutt.

BOUGHT A BOOTLEG? Damn! Try to point us in the direction of the culprit so we can have them removed from FACTS. Sadly, we can’t offer a refund or be held responsible for it though.

WEAPON RULES Weapons that go with your Cosplay costume are allowed under certain strict regulations. Read the Weapon Rules thoroughly (at our information booth).

LOCKERS Lockers to stow away your belongings (or your recently purchased gems) are available at the entrance.

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Hi there, FACTS fan, Congratulations! You have completed your journey to our universe, where better worlds collide. And with this FACTS treasure map, part two of your adventure begins!

The Flash once said: “Life is locomotion. If you’re not moving, you’re not living.” And man, will FACTS make you feel ALIVE! This event will be full of experiences to discover.

A cosplay memory to remember forever. A unique collector’s item. A picture with your hero.

Anything is possible here!

FACTS has come a long way since its first edition in 1993. Back then, all we had was a few tables, 40 visitors and one room at a small bar in Ghent. Today, it’s the ideal convention to

fulfil all your comic, gaming, anime, sci-fi and fantasy wishes and dreams. An event that covers every inch of Flanders Expo with basically everything a fan could ever wish for.

But behind the big show, we’re still just a group of fans who want to give fellow fans the time of their lives. This convention will always be “by fans, for fans”. That’s why FACTS will always feel like coming home.

This treasure map will lead you to the unimaginable joy FACTS has delivered to you for 27 editions now. FACTS is ready to KAPOW your world. What are you waiting for?

Kind regards, Alexis Leplat Show Manager

SAVE THE DATE FACTS Spring 2017 will be held on 1 and 2 April 2017, right here in Flanders Expo Ghent

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Pssst, heb jij de coolste robot van FACTS al gespot?

Je vindt hem op de KBC-stand!

(Maar dat heb je niet van ons gehoord.)

Kennismaken met een topceleb?

Naar goede gewoonte vind je ook in deze editie weer heel wat coole celebs op FACTS. Maar dé coolste van allemaal vind je op de KBC-stand. Want daar kun je gaan kennismaken met de enige echte K’Ching, de mascotte van de splinternieuwe KBC-app voor mobiel bankieren.

Voor jongeren gemaakt en door jongeren ontwikkeld!

Wat kan KBC K’Ching?

Met deze handige app kun je op een leuke manier je geldzaken regelen, waar en wanneer ook. Kijken of je nog genoeg centen hebt om die zeldzame comic te kopen, je vrienden terugbetalen na een bioscoopbezoekje of snel je transactiegeschiedenis checken? Het kan allemaal, verpakt in een fris, innovatief design.

Ben je een wolf of een meloen?

Afhankelijk van je humeur pas je de app aan dankzij enkele toffe verschillende thema’s. Ben je een wild thing? Kies dan voor de wolf bijvoorbeeld. Of zit je vandaag boordevol drama? Dan is de meloen meer je ding. Elk thema heeft zo z’n eigen buddy die je elke dag nuttige tips geeft, leuke mopjes vertelt en waarmee je zelfs kunt chatten.

Maar genoeg gepraat, waarom het niet gewoon zelf eens proberen? Maak kennis met K’Ching op www.kbc.be/kching. Veel plezier!

kbc.be/kching

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M O D N FA R U O Y elf E T s r A u R o B y E e CELebrat Cel Our event may grow like a zombie army moving through Times Square, but the FACTS you know and love will never change its respect and joy towards cosplay. We used to call FACTS a safe bubble for cosplayers, but that’s not really the case. The spirit of a cosplayer is much, much sturdier than a mere bubble.

You show that on the Cosplay Stage. You show that when you walk around at FACTS proudly and in lots of cool outfits. You show that through fan clubs. Hell, you even show it just by showing up. You, the fan, made us realise that FACTS is more like a cosplay fortress, a protected village where everyone understands one another. Even people who are new to FACTS usually realise immediately that cosplay isn’t weird at all, it’s just a cool and fresh way of expressing yourself. And that’s because of YOU. But even IF you encounter someone “who never seems to learn”, on the FACTS floor or outside, don’t be discouraged. Hold your head up high, pity the poor fool and turn your gaze towards the crowds who cheer on cosplayers and their awesome creations, on stage and off stage. You don’t need to be a cosplayer yourself to give that support: being a fellow fan with shared passions is enough for FACTS visitors to show their respect for each other. And that’s what it’s all about: celebrate your fandom, celebrate your friendship, and basically celebrate yourself, for being awesome in your own way. That’s how FACTS was conceived in 1993 and that’s what it will always be about.

De Lijn lanceert het m-ticket slechts

€ 1,80 per rit

Met het m-ticket reis je nog makkelijker met de bus of de tram. Registreer je eenmalig bij één van onze partners en via hun app op je smartphone is je rit zo betaald.

Kijk snel op delijn.be/m-ticket

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The Cosplay Code For those who are unfamiliar with cosplay: here’s a quick and easy way to remember the cosplay code. Just remember: “FACTS”. riendliness gets you a long way. Show cosplayers respect and they will show you just how awesome they are! lways be polite. There are people behind the costumes.

HEROES ARE ORDINARY

PEOPLE WHO MAKE THEMSELVES EXTRAORDINARY

osplay is not consent. Keep your hands to yourself! ake pictures, but ask nicely first! A cosplayer has the right to refuse to be photographed. haming will not be tolerated. If you are caught harassing, you’ll be escorted to the exit.

This is just a precaution. Cosplay is unknown territory for some new FACTS fans, so we’re helping them out!

But if you do run into some folk who never learn, let the FACTS crew know immediately.

The cosplayers are like family to us. And nobody messes with our family.

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Artist Workshops

The best international artists do not only visit FACTS, they also want to give you a look into the mind of a comic artist. Mike Collins, Kev Hopgood, Kara, Peter Snejbjerg and many other comic legends are waiting for you in their workshops! If you’re into our local comic heritage (Amoras, J-Rom) as well, then attend the “Legacy of Vandersteen” presentation by Romano Molenaar & Charel Cambré.

Cosplay Workshops

Tech Workshops

It’s only natural that the amazing FACTS cosplay shows attract a lot of cosplay veterans. And they’d be happy to show you the fine art of armour making & moulding (Arlek1), fabric dyeing and texturing (Shibeez, Nikita, Annshella, Sikay) and much much more!

Ever wondered what it’s like to make convincing 3D models? Then let the tech specialists of WACOM give you an introduction to digital sculpting! Get your hands virtually dirty with their digital clay and you’ll be making animations or games before you know it.

Check pages 8-9 for a full schedule!

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Drone Racing

Fancy the perfect mix of awesome shows, dazzling speed and professional split-second decision making? Then you’ll totally want to see the spectacular drone races at FACTS. Watch how the experienced pilots of Drone Racing Belgium compete for ultimate FACTS glory while they navigate drones through an obstacle course. The spectators will see every sharp turn, overtake and sprint on a big screen, broadcasted live from the tiny cameras in each drone.

Go to Hall 7 and enjoy the show!

Drawing Battles

Watch Pieter de Poortere, the artist behind the Boerke cartoons, cross pencils with cartoonist Lectrr in the ‘Boerkes Battle’ on Saturday.

On Sunday, Pieter will take on Kim Duchateau, the artist behind the Esther Verkest cartoons. You will bombard the two cartoonists with cool FACTS challenges and Flemish comedian William Boeva will act as a referee. Come and witness their epic struggles on a big screen.

Who will be victorious?

Then go to Hall 6!

Robot Battles

Watch out for nuts and bolts flying around at FACTS, because the battle robots will be bashing each other to scrap!

The engineers, under the flag of Dutch Robot Games, and competitors from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK are ready to give you a steaming spectacle full of denting and destruction. A good number of bots go in; just one will stand victorious on top of the scrap-heap. Want to watch the droids tumble through the halls and see the metal bend and break?

Then go to Hall 3!

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Don Rosa The defining Donald Duck and Scrooge McDuck (Dagobert Duck) artist. He may not have created these Disney characters, but he is definitely the one who created the vibrant and recognisable world around them we all know and love today. Best thank him for DuckTales, too!

Esad Ribic Thor, Loki, Silver Surfer, Requiem, Sub-Mariner: The Depths and the 2015 Secret Wars. Needless to say: he knows his stuff and he probably has quite a lot of unique anecdotes. Go and say hi to this sympathetic comic book legend!

Ben Templesmith Want to meet a versatile and talented artist?

Visit Mr Templesmith! This man is capable of giving you shivers with horror (30 Days of Night), amaze you with superheroes (Hellspawn, GI Joe) and make you nostalgic (Doctor Who, Star Wars, Buffy‌) with his works of art.

Mike Collins He began his career with Marvel UK and 2000AD, writing and drawing comic strips. He is best known for his work on licensed material, such as Dr. Who, Transformers, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Thundercats and Ghostbusters. If you missed him at his workshop (shame, klang!) you can always idolise him at the Artist Alley!

See schedule pages 8-9

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Y E L L A T S I T R A FACTS is welcoming more artists than ever before. From the international stars to the local heroes, they are all ready for you. They’d be happy to sign your beloved comics, to put sketches on your precious paper memories and to discuss art with you in a way that only they can. And if you want to order a piece of art from them, get in touch with these wonderful people. Time to put some more “Comic” in your “Comic Con”!

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NINJA TURTLES’ COWABUNGALOW “A rad meal against a rad hunger!”

Pasta in a half shell Slice ‘n dice pizza Ultimo Soupo, dude!

€ 5.00 € 4.00 € 3.00

DRAGON MEAT BALLS 2

“Making your meat ball wishes come true!”

Kamehameha fries Dragon meat balls & Kamehameha fries Veggie dragon balls with tomato sauce & Kamehameha fries

€ 3.50 € 7.00 € 7.00

MARIE & LUIGI 3

“Sizzling hot burgers, born in fire. “ Viserion burger Rhaegal burger Drogon burger French fries

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FAST & FRESH 4

“The name says it all.”

Soup Sandwiches

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THE SECOND BREAKFAST 6

“You know about these, don’t you?”

Elevensies burger Luncheon veggie burger Afternoon pizza

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FOODTRUCK FESTIVAL 7

SNORLAX’ FEEDING FRENZY 8

“These meals are always super effective” Sudowoodo hot dog Charizard burger Venusaur burger (veggie)

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CREDITS

Show Manager:

Alexis Leplat

Editor-in-Chief: Anthony Audenaerd Copywriter:

Jonathan Van de Velde Editors:

Alexis Leplat Anthony Audenaerd Jonathan Van de Velde Head of Design:

Delphine De Clercq Graphic Designer:

Eva Mestdagh Comic Art Work:

Pieter De Poortere, represented by De Hofleveranciers

(info@de-hofleveranciers.be) Proofreader:

Ed Walker Community Manager: Head of Media & Spokesperson: Press Officer: Venue Project Manager: Event Operations Manager: Head of Environment, Health & Safety: Event Operations Coordinator: Credit Control Supervisor: Credit Control Coordinator: Front Desk Coordinator:

Jonathan Van de Velde Anthony Audenaerd Debby Wilmsen (Diamonds & Pearl Communication) Eveline De Bruycker Jens Vandevoorde Freddy Hebbrecht Tiffany Spigeleer Philippe De Caesemaeker Karin De Veireman - Christine Staelens Christelle Mertens

The FACTS Team:

Dirk Oosterlinck, Alexis Leplat,

Anthony Audenaerd, Jonathan Van de Velde, Deborah De Backer The Mothership:

Emmanuel Van Melkebeke, Stefaan Van de Walle,

Jörgen Van der Beken, Koen De Baets, Peter Vermaele, Jasper Segers Each year, FACTS is blessed with a loyal team of enthusiastic volunteers.

They work the whole weekend, simply out of sheer love for our event.

Give them a hug when you meet them, because they deserve it.

Crew members: Alexander, Andy, Anne-Sophie, An-Sofie, Badr, Benoît, Céline, Charlotte, Chloë, Christina, Dirk, Doesjka, Elisabeth, Ellena, Francis, Frank, Gerwin, Hanne, Inneke, Jessica, Joas, Joffrey, Jonas, Joran, Jorien, Karen, Kenny, Kim, Koen, Laura, Malou, Mario, Maxim, Naomi, Nele, Olivier, Peter V, Peter H, Philip P, Philip K, Richard, Ron, Sarah, Stevie, Stijn, Suma, Tim S, Tim D, Toon, Vanessa, Veerle, Winnie.

Also a big thanks thanks to our partners, the management and staff of Artexis Easyfairs.

This magazine is distributed for free. Its contents are subject to change.

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