SATURDAY
11.00 am
COMIC ARTISTS FLIP OUT
The BICS favourite returns, as regular MC James Hodgkins is joined by a host of comic book celebrities who really should know better, be amazed as Alan Davis, Staz Johnson, Nicola Scott and many more draw it large! Each massive A2 sketch will be given away to lucky audience members.
12.00 noon
GETTIN’ HITCHED
One of the biggest names in the business: Bryan Hitch talks about his life, work and his new art book from Impact Publishing in a live podcast hosted by the infamous Geek Syndicate. Followed by a signing in the theatre lobby.
1.00pm
BRIT PACK
Tim Pilcher gives us the low-down on the state of the comics nation, as he explores the current UK comics scene, plus special guests.
2.00pm
BIG IN JAPAN
World famous and multi award winning illustrator Yuko Shimizo offers’ a rare glimpse into the wonderful world of illustration she creates. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience first hand the dazzling work and remarkable working methods of one of the most talented illustrators on the planet.
3.00pm
HAVE I GOT COMIC BOOK NEWS FOR YOU
James Hodgkins presides once more, over more madcap comic book themed nonsense. A riotous panel game with returning team captains: Tim Pilcher and Tony Lee. Making up the teams will be: Dave Gibbons, Staz Johnson, Mark Farmer and Pornsak Pichetshote.
4.00pm
SIMON AND HIS CAT
Simon Tofield, the genius behind Simon’s cat, talks about all things feline, animation and his world famous creation: “Simon’s Cat”, including a screening of all the films produced to date, plus a surprise or two! Not to be missed. Meowe!
5.00pm
DR SKETCHY’S: HEROINES AND VILLAINS
Join us for an exciting collaboration where Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School Birmingham provides a special burlesque ‘Heroines n Villains ‘ themed event at BICS! Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School Birmingham is a life drawing class with one, quite remarkable difference. All the models are Burlesque performers and will entertain you before holding a pose for you to draw. The event is Comic Book themed (natually) and is hosted by Liberty Pink and James Hodgkins.
Expect a mixture of poses and/or performances from our comic book gals – see them come alive!
SUNDAY
11.am
IN CONVERSATION WITH CHARLES VESS
World-renowned fantasy and comics illustrator Charles Vess provides an insight into his incredible career.
12.00 noon
UNRAVELLING THE UNWRITTEN
A full box of creators, Mike Carey, Peter Gross and Yuko Shimizu discuss their hit Vertigo series the Unwritten. Editor and guiding light Pornsak Pichetshote will be on hand to keep things in order, Joel Meadows presides.
1.00pm
HOME TURF WITH JONATHAN ROSS
Jonathan Ross will make a special appearance at BICS 2010, stepping in for Tommy Lee; Jonathan will talk Turf and hold a Q & A, followed by a signing session in the theatre lobby. If this weren’t enough, we are incredibly excited to announce that via a live satellite link, Jonathan will be talking with Tommy during the event.
2.00pm
MY NAME’S PAUL AND IT’S BETWEEN Y’ALL
Ridiculously talented Brit Writer Paul Cornell spills the beans on his writing career:
TV, novels and his upcoming projects for DC, including his highly anticipated new series for DC Knight and Squire (Britain’s Batman and Robin), joining him will be cover artist Yanick Paquette and interior artist Jimmy Broxton. Followed by a signing in the theatre lobby.
3.00pm
EXCLUSIVELY DC
Join Mahmud A. Asrar (The Atom), Nicola Scott (Teen Titans) and Yanick Paquette
(Batman Inc) as they tell all, and reveal the inside story on what it’s really like to work for the new DC.
4.oopm
WALKING TALKING DEAD
Join Charlie Adlard for a chat about, rotting corpses, brain munching and the upcoming Walking Dead series. Get all the lowdown, all the gossip and be among the first to see some Exclusive Backstage Footage and the official Trailer. There may even be some goodies to get your undead hands on.
