Alan Tudyk

Alan Tudyk was born in El Paso, Texas. Tudyk studied drama at the Methodist-affiliated Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas where he won the Academic Excellence award for Drama, and spent time studying at Juilliard.

Tudyk has had guest roles in a number of TV series including Arrested Development and CSI, but is perhaps best loved for his role as Hoban “Wash” Washburne in the TV series Firefly which aired in 2002.

In 2000, Tudyk had roles in the movies 28 Days and Wonder Boys and in 2001 Tudyk played Wat in A Knight’s Tale and Monte in Hearts in Atlantis.

Tudyk provided the voices for Oscar & Dab the Dodo in the annimatied feature Ice Age, a role reprised in Ice Age 2 and the Ice Age video game.

In 2004 Tudyk played Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball and performed the voice for Sonny in I Robot in addition, all the movement and expression of Sonny the robot was based on Tudyk’s performance.

In 2005 Tudyk reprised the role of Wash in the feature film Serenity. Much to the delight of all Browncoats, he returned as one of the major players in the film, and also possibly the funniest. Much to their dismay, he was then killed off. There is still hope that he will return to the role of Wash in any future Serenity projects – somehow.

Recent films include a brief but memorable role in Knocked Up, an hilarious accidentally drugged Simon in the British comedy Death at a Funeral, a supporting role alongside Christian Bale and Russell Crowe in 3:10 to Yuma and the 2008 film Meet Market.

In addition to film and television, Tudyk has starred in a number of Broadway presentations including Epic Proportions, Wonder of the World, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, Misalliance, Oedipus and Bunny Bunny, Spamalot and Prelude to a Kiss.

Tudyk plays the voice of a Marine in the Xbox 360 game Halo 3 alongside his Firefly co-stars Adam Baldwin and Nathan Fillion.

Tudyk’s latest project is the David Kohan/Max Mutchnick comedy pilot for ABC where he will play a gay business partner. The series is one of 17 being considered by ABC for mid-season.

Paul McGillion

Paul McGillion was born in Paisley, Scotland but emmigrated with his family to Canada at the age of 2. He's worked extensively in Film, TV and Theatre for the past 15 years and is best known for the role of 'Dr.Carson Beckett', the loveable Scottish physcian in "Stargate: Atlantis" . Paul also recently co-starred in the movie 'Just Breathe' alongside The Office's Melora Hardin and independent feature "A Dog's Breakfast", working with Atlantis co-star David Hewlett.

Other feature film credits include "The Deal" with Christian Slater and Selma Blair, "Jack" with Ron Silver, Stockard Channing and Anton Yelchin, "A Guy Thing" with Julia Stiles and Jason Lee and the award winning "See Grace Fly" which Paul was nominated in the 2004 'Lead Male' Leo Award catagory, for his heart wrenching performance as 'Dominic McKinley'.

Television credits include lead and guest starring roles on "Da Vinci's Inquest", "Cold Squad", "Smallville", "Stargate: SG1", "The Twilight Zone" and "The X-FIles".

Theatre credits include leading roles in productions such as "The Foreigners", "Piano", "Savage in Limbo", "El Salvador", and the Jessie nominated "Reservations for Two" which McGillion also produced and directed to rave reviews.

David Nykl

David Nykl is a Canadian actor best known for his role on Stargate Atlantis as Dr. Radek Zelenka. He was born in 1967 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. After the communist occupation in 1968, his family moved to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. His father worked as a structural engineer and his mother a nurse.

Nykl began acting in school plays and commercials in his youth. He also took acting and dance classes. He directed his first play, the Murder Room during his senior year of high school. He then attended the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and graduated with a degree in the arts. He went to work in theatre for several years in Vancouver and toured Europe with Ironworks. He visited Prague where he performed at the KASPAR theatre in the role of Attahulpa, in Royal Hunt of the Sun.

Nykl began work in film and television in the 1990s. He had roles in the films Crackerjack 2, Escape Velocity, Hell Mountain, Joan of Arc and Prague Duet. He has also guest starred on the TV Series Seven Days, The Dead Zone, Jake 2.0, and Eureka.

In 2004 he became a recurring character on Stargate Atlantis. His character, Zelenka, makes use of his Czech heritage and translating his Czech mutterings is a fun past time of many fans. Nykl also speaks French and Spanish.

Mungo Mckay

Mungo Mckay as we know him all began in 1991 well technically in 1971 but 1991 is where it all starts. A few years after beginning work as a cinema projectionist in Brisbane, Mungo realized acting was his true passion. Emerging from the shadows of a dark projection box, he began his studies at The Actors Workshop in Brisbane.

Between 1996 and 2002 Mungo has appeared in over 60 short films, television, and a large variety of stage plays and feature films, including getting a taste of the Disney Magic with INSPECTOR GADGET 2 filmed on the Gold Coast, WASTE as Frank-N-Stein, THROUGH MY EYES with Miranda Otto and the cult classic Peter and Michael Spierig's as Marion UNDEAD the eccentric fisherman UNDEAD. His vast body of work has established him as a versatile and well-respected actor.

In 2001 he began to train as a screen actor's teacher under the tutelage of Lyn Kidd and now is a qualified teacher for THE ACTORS WORKSHOP. Within his teaching pursuits, Mungo is also learning the intricacies of directing actors for the screen.

His two new projects are Punishment and Daybreakers. To find out more about Mungo visit his website http://www.mungomckay.com/.

Kyle Rowling

The SSCS has several highly experienced and certified Fight Directors available for Professional Fight Choreography and Action Coordination for Theatre and Film productions. All of our Fight Directors are qualified in all aspects of Stage Combat including unarmed and weapon work, acting, teaching and directing. All of our Fight Directors and Instructors also hold a St. John’s Senior First Aid Certificate and Public Liability Insurance.

The SSCS can assist productions in a variety of ways from choreographing the violence and action in a scene to providing advice on period etiquette or weapon choice. Any form of risky movement from slipping, falling, grabbing, carrying, fighting, domestic violence, swordfights and battles deserve proper attention by a professional Fight Director to ensure the safety of all involved. SSCS Fight Directors are specialists in spatial and kinetic awareness and physical performance and can give your production that stark realism that you are looking for without putting your cast, crew or audience at any risk. Try a Fight Director, the life you save may be your own.

Kyle Rowling is a professional Actor, Director, Weapons Master and Fight Director. He has twenty-five years experience in various Martial Arts including Chinese and Japanese styles and has been working as a Fight Director for over a decade. In that time he has trained, choreographed and performed Stage Combat for STC, Opera Australia, Ensemble Theatre, Belvoir St, Marion St, Bell Shakespeare, the David Atkins Group, Sydney Shakespeare Globe and many more. He also teaches and choreographs regularly at most of Sydney’s top acting institution including NIDA, VCA, the Actors College of Theatre and Television, the Actors Centre Australia and The Australian Theatre for Young People. Kyle’s Stage Combat and performance skills have also secured him work in many theatre and film productions including “Star Wars EP II and III” as Christopher Lee’s fight double, Eric Bana’s personal weapons trainer for “Troy”, fight director and performer for the 2000 production of “Pan” at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and the 2001 New York tour of STC's “The White Devil”.

Kyle will not only be presenting a panel, but along with Patricia Cotter he will be holding Jedi Training Workshops on Friday through to Sunday (for a minimal charge), which are not to be missed.

Stewart McKenny

Stewart is one of Australia's most prolifically published comic book artists and has worked for major publishers both within Australia and overseas, including Dark Horse, Marvel and this year, for the first time, DC.

Stewart has just been officially confirmed as part of the 'art squad' working on DC's new DC SUPER FRIENDS title - part of the company's revamped Johnny DC line for kids. "It's a new art style again...but, hey, I'm getting versatile in my old age", Stewart was heard to say. Thankfully his versatility is a joy for his fans to enjoy.

Stewart is excited about the opportunity to demonstrate once again his uncanny ability to adapt to new styles and techniques. This foray into the world of children's comics is something he is particularly keen to continue - as the children are the future of the industry, and as a diehard 'fanboy' himself, the opportunity to be part of creating a whole new generation of comic fans is too good to miss! At GenCon he will be giving a sneak peek at the sample art that secured the gig (for those dying to break into the industry, or the chronically curious), and he is always happy to check out the work of budding artists - particularly the kids.

His recent overseas credits include his fourth contribution to the extremely popular kids’ series STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES (based on the popular animated television series). He has also worked for Marvel Comics on CAPTAIN AMERICA (with Eddie Campbell) as well as STAR WARS TALES for Dark Horse.

Stewart spends his 'free' time working on comics for the pure enjoyment of it, and has been part of several overseas ‘indy’ publications including FUTUREQUAKE and MIKAYLA. His Aussie-published work can be seen in issues of ZERO ASSASSIN, TANGO QUATRO, POP CULTURE & TWO MINUTE NOODLES, REX HELLWIG and THE WATCH.

As an artist Stewart just likes to see people appreciating the diversity of talent that is the comic industry - he is an avid collector himself and draws what he likes - encouraging others to do the same. "There is a plethora of tastes out there - just stick to your guns, hone your skills and maintain your determination and enthusiasm," is the advice he has for people trying to make it in the industry. He will be appearing and, (if you're lucky and get in quick!) sketching throughout the weekend. If you can't find him at his booth with The Hub Productions - he'll probably be off playing at a comic booth, admiring the art of everyone else, or buying toys...

Jason Rand

J. R. Rand is the critically acclaimed author of Small Gods, the psychic ensemble comic from Image Comics and Emissary, published through Shadowline and Image, with art by Juan Ferreyra; and Helios, a superhero adventure cum political thriller published by Dakuwaka and raved about by Silver Bullets. He has also had stories published in Western Tales of Terror #5 (along with his Small Gods collaborator, Juan Ferreyra) and the newly released Decoy anthology volume 2 from Penny-Farthing Press.

A resident of Australia for the past 26 years, Rand was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and spent much of his early life moving around. He currently lives in Sydney, where he recently quit his boring-ass day job to devote himself to writing full time.

Currently Rand’s time is devoted to working on a much anticipated first novel, launching several new comic titles through a variety of publishers, not to mention keeping the hounds of Hollywood at bay and still managing to squeeze in some XBOX 360…AMAZING !!!!

Jason Rand will be appearing all four days of the event.

Nicola Scott

Nicola grew up in Sydney, Australia, on an unhealthy diet of 70's American TV where her fetish for people in shiny outfits with amazing powers germinated. And, coming from an artistic family, there was rarely a time when she didn't have a pencil or paint brush in her hand and was always encouraged to use them.

After a couple of mini careers modelling, acting and costume designing, she moved into the comic book industry, as a penciller, in 2001 with work for Australian publisher, Phosphorescent Comics. She then spent a couple of years living in New York City chasing the dream.

Since 2004, Nicola has worked for Dark Horse, Top Cow, Image and IDW. She's currently wrapping up a near two year stint on "Birds of Prey" for DC Comics and will shortly start on the new, on-going series of "Secret Six" with writer Gail Simone. Nicola is currently under Exclusive Contract with DC Comics.

Queenie Chan

Queenie Chan was born in 1980 in Hong Kong, and migrated to Australia when she was six years old. She began drawing at the age of 18, and graduated in 2002 with a degree in Information Systems. In 2004, she began drawing a mystery-horror series called "The Dreaming" for LA-based manga publisher TOKYOPOP. To date, all three volumes have been published, with the last volume published in 2007. It has since then been translated into more than six languages.

She has currently finished work on a single-volume graphic novel with Del Ray, based on the "Odd Thomas" trilogy by novelist Dean Koontz. The book is called "In Odd We Trust", and is due in June 2008. Apart from her professional work, she also draws a number of online manga strips on her personal site: http://www.queeniechan.com/.

Chris Sabat

Christopher Robin Sabat (Born April 22, 1973 in Washington, D.C.) is an American voice actor, most notable for his work in the anime series Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT and the various movies and specials associated with the Dragon Ball franchise. He provides the voice work for such notable characters as Vegeta, Yamcha, Piccolo, Zarbon, Recoome, Jeice, Burter, Salza, Kami, Korin, Mr. Popo, Guru as well as many others. He is currently providing the voice work of Roronoa Zoro on One Piece.

Sabat lived briefly in Australia and is a 1992 graduate of Dooly County High School in Vienna,Georgia. As well as doing voice work, he also acts as a director, voice director, producer or editor in many productions. In 2004, he founded a company called OkraTron 5000 which specializes in interactive voiceover, music, lip gloss, and sound design.

Sabat is usually cast in roles which involves him playing a very strong man or very gruff, tough, grouchy characters.

In conventions, Sabat often recite song lyrics with character voices and GENCON Oz is very much looking forward to having him.

Wayne Nichols

Wayne Nichols is an Australian comic book artist and commercial illustrator. His latest projects include Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for Dark Horse Comics, Giant-Size Incredible Hulk and Exiles: Days of then and now for Marvel Comics, Afterburn for Red 5 Comics and the new All Australian title: Kate Lawson and the Ship of Lost Souls for writer/creator Jonathan Lally and Phosphorescent Comics.

Previously, Wayne spent five years as a lead artist with noted gaming developer Vision Gaming. During his tenure, he created artwork for their best-selling gaming machines, Sharky, Magic Money and Knights Quest.

When he's not slaving away behind pencil, nib or wacom pen, Wayne enjoys spending time with his girlfriend Amy, composing frenetic electronic music on his PC, hanging with his friends and family and playing ball with his dogs, Mintie and Rusty.

Wayne was born upon the cusp of cancer and gemini on the 22nd of June, 1978. He currently resides in sunny Brisbane, Australia.