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Eragon - Catch a sneak peek at London MCM Expo

Eragon poster

Story by Jack Foley

LONDON’S MCM Expo has been chosen by Twentieth Century Fox to unveil one of the year’s most hotly-anticipated fantasy blockbusters, Eragon, to UK audiences.

The fantasy epic, which is due for release in December, is about a boy named Eragon who finds a polished blue stone in the forest.

Initially considering it a lucky discovery, something that will bring meat to his poor family for the winter, Eragon is shocked to discover that it brings a dragon hatchling. He is soon thrust into a world of magic and power through which he and the dragon must navigate.

It stars newcomer Ed Speleers as well as Jeremy Irons (Kingdom of Heaven), John Malkovich (In The Line of Fire, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) and Djimon Hounsou (Gladiator, In America).

Visitors to the London MCM Expo on Saturday, May 27 will be the first in the world to meet Eragon himself – as Ed Speleers will be present between 2pm and 3pm to talk about his experience of making the film and to introduce some very early footage.

Over the weekend of May 27/28, 2006, Eragon will take pride of place at the London MCM Expo, where visitors will be granted a fascinating introduction to the characters and the mystical world they inhabit.

Among the other attractions:

Sierra Entertainment will be presenting Eragon – The Video Game for the first time on these shores. Gamers can see how they’ll be able to immerse themselves in the world of Eragon with a presentation from the producer of the game.

Guests can explore the mesmerising world of Alagaësia and its extraordinary characters.

Pick up a fan-tempting Eragon collector’s brochure.

Eragon marks the directorial debut of Stefen Fangmeier (visual effects maestro for films such as Saving Private Ryan, Twister, The Perfect Storm and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World).

It is based on the novel by Christopher Paolini, the New York Times bestseller.

Twentieth Century Fox release Eragon worldwide on December 15, 2006.

The London MCM Expo takes place at London ExCel in Docklands on May 27/28, 2006. For tickets, travel, directions and event timings please visit www.londonexpo.com

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