Monday, 18 August 2025, 7:33 am
Press Release: Armageddon Expo
Armageddon – the event that has brought an army of
international celebrities, movie stars, anime actors and
cosplay fans to New Zealand is set to announce its 30th
anniversary lineup this Friday — and it’s
BIG!
Cosplay
fans at Armageddon
(Photo/Supplied)
Billed as the
biggest celebrity lineup in New Zealand since The Return of
the King premier in Wellington in 2003, the lineup will be
announced in a livestream from Hobbiton on Friday 22nd from
Midday.
Fans are invited to join in on the Livestream
to hear the names of those who will be attending the Labour
Weekend Armageddon show (October 24th-27th), see clips of
their iconic performances and learn about their arrival in
New Zealand.
Founder Bill Geradts says this
announcement will be jaw-dropping for Kiwi fans of all
genres.
“This will be the biggest fan event ever in
New Zealand,” Geradts says. “You do NOT want to miss out
on this!”
Over the 30 years since it was created,
Armageddon has brought a steady stream of top stars into the
country. Household names like Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Richard
Dean Anderson (MacGyver), John RhysDavies (LOTR),
Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons), Seth Green (Austin Powers)
and RonPerlman (Hellboy), have all graced the Armageddon
Main Stage and met with fans for photos and
autographs.
And that’s not to mention, Five Doctors
from Dr Who, three Terminators, SG Team members from
Stargate, Zombie Killers from The Walking Dead, plus iconic
voice actors from Dragon Ball Z, Pokemon, Sonic The Hedgehog
and Super Mario.
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But Geradts says that this year’s
lineup will thrill New Zealand fans like no other. And for
that reason, for the first time he’s strictly limiting
ticket sales and encouraging fans to get in early to avoid
missing out.
Armageddon
Founder, Bill Geradts
(Photo/Supplied)
“To have so
many top stars at one, big Armageddon Expo is a dream come
true. This is an event you’ll tell your kids about,” he
says.
The livestream will be able to be
viewed at [address], starting at 12:00pm on Friday 22nd.
Geradts says there is strict secrecy about the lineup until
that time.
“I want the announcement to
be a special event in itself,” he says.
“The
Livestream is being filmed at Hobbition as a unique way of
showcasing the various Movie and TV stars, animation and
gaming voice actors and comic creators that will be
appearing at the event.
“This is an EPIC EXPO unlike
anything we have ever done in our thirty year
history.
“Make sure you’re there or you’ll
suffer from FOMA – Fear of Missing Armageddon,” he
says.
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