With a packed schedule set to be confirmed later this week, we are delighted that Following The Nerd are going to host the Live Stage at Invasion Dublin. 

Following The Nerd are Ireland's largest movies, games, TV, collectibles, comics and paranormal news hub. They podcast, videocast, have a live radio show every Thursday 9-11 at www.followingthenerd.com. They have also hosted the very successful Heroes and Legends event in Belfast. They provide all the latest news, reviews and interviews from the nerd world.

The spectacular artwork below has been designed exclusively by Will Sliney for Invasion Dublin. It will only be available at Invasion Dublin. 

We are extremely delighted that Cork native Will Sliney, artist on The Phantom Menace 3D and Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be appearing at Invasion Dublin 2012. While there he will be giving talks and taking part in Star Wars drawing classes. Check some of his amazing work on his guest page.

We're delighted that James Arnold Taylor will be joining us online on April 3rd at 8pm GMT to talk about his show which will be performed for the first time outside the US at Invasion Dublin. 

We will also be giving away some cool prizes during the webchat, thanks to our friends at Dublin City Comics. 

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We are delighted that Lando Calrissian himself, Billy Dee Williams, will make his first appearance at a European Star Wars event this May Bank Holiday weekend at Invasion Dublin.

With a career spanning over 100 parts in movies, TV and radio, Williams’ impressive credentials includes appearances in Lost, Scrubs and Tim Burton’s Batman. It was his appearances in Star Wars that really brought him into the public spotlight, playing scoundrel and Lando Calrissian in both "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi".

Other guests confirmed for this year's event include voice actor James Arnold Taylor (Obi Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars animated series), Mike Edmonds (Logray) and Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), with more to be announced.

Invasion Dublin takes place in Citywest Event Centre, Dublin, just 20 minutes from the city centre and only 30 minutes from Dublin.

 An extra date has been added and new features.Due to popular demand Invasion Dublin has been extended by a day and will now open on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7th. We'll also be introducing new elements to the show including a cosplay competition, The Great Star Wars Quiz as well live sculpting demonstrations from the Emerald Garrison. Be sure to follow us on facebook and twitter for all the latest news as it unfolds.

James Arnold Taylor Debuts “Talking To Myself” Overseas

May 4 th to 6th, 2012

Invasion Dublin III Convention


James Arnold Taylor (JAT) has a versatile vocal range that has given him great success in every facet of the Voice-Over Industry. He is one of the most sought after Voice-Actors in the business. You probably hear his voice all the time and have never known it! JAT is heard worldwide daily, from leading roles in summer blockbusters, starring roles in video games, voicing promos and trailers for national ad campaigns in TV, radio and internet. JAT even voice doubles for many of Hollywood’s biggest stars (like Ewan McGregor, Christian Bale and Johnny Depp) when they are unable to speak for themselves.  Let’s not forget that JAT voices lead characters for the hit animated television series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon) and “Johnny Test” (Johnny).

“Talking to Myself”:  Now, with JAT’s one man show, “Talking To Myself”, you can see what you’ve only heard and watch James Arnold Taylor do over 150 voices live, while taking the audience on a journey into the fun, exciting and unknown world of voice-acting! You’ll also be inspired by his motivational message and discover courage within yourself to believe that you truly can achieve your dreams.

Information/Tickets:  Find details of the “Invasion Dublin III” Convention taking place in Dublin, Ireland: http://www.invasion.ie/

Footage of “Talking To Myself”:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3jtbjYtEoM

 

Learn more about JAT at:

www.JamesArnoldTaylor.com

www.imdb.com/name/nm0852517/

www.youtube.com/user/JamesArnoldTaylor

May the 4th be with you

Ireland’s largest and most loved Star Wars event has announced its return to Dublin on the May bank holiday weekend (4-6th) in Citywest Events Centre in Dublin.

Tickets for Invasion Dublin (with up to an astonishing 50% off from last year) are on sale now from www.Invasion.ie/tickets which this year will boast new actors, new sets and a massive educational program including talks and demonstrations including “The Science of Space”, “Robotics” and “Recreating the magic – How costumes, sets and props are built, by the world renowned Emerald Garrison”.

Featuring In this far away galaxy not far away at all, Star Wars fans, sci-fi enthusiasts and families alike will have the opportunity to view the highest caliber props and backdrops by Emerald Garrison, as well as amazing life-size Star Wars sets including Y Wing fighter, Scout Walker , Skiff, Emperors Throne Room Set, Cantina Band Set with Band Members, a fully working R2D2 Droid, a Deathstar Wall Set and much more.…

Forged as legends and outlandish in appearance, the costume characters and galactic heroes will be on hand to perform re-enactments and drills from the movies. Visitors will also be able to view memorabilia, comics, books, DVDs, artwork, costumes, galactic treasures, toys, artifacts and other material.

The Invasion brand is so strong actors from the original Star Wars movies flock to the events to meet and greet fans, Boba Fett (aka long time Invasion supporter, Jeremy Bulloch) has already confirmed along with Logray (Mike Edmond – Who also boasts roles in Harry Potter, Flash Gordon, Who framed Roger Rabbit?, and Time Bandits) for the 3rd instalment of Invasion Dublin.

According to John McDonald, organiser of Invasion Dublin:

“Nowhere else in the world will you ever be able to fulfill your Star Wars dreams....sitting side by sidewith the Emperor himself.  There were two Invasion events last year, each one attracting over 12,000 visitors who witnessed the craftmanship of the props and the detail and quality of the character costumes. This is the third year of Invasion Dublin and We’re also very excited about some of the educational talks and demonstrations this year”