The third day of Etna Comics 2024 started with a bang. He immediately thought about inflaming spirits Itziar Itunoarrived in Catania directly from Spain.
Absolute protagonist of the TV series distributed by Netflix “La Casa de Papel”, in the roles of Inspector Murillo and Lisbon, and star guest of the twelfth edition of the event, the Spanish actress has opened up to the possibility of a sixth season, not excluding that the series, officially considered concluded, can instead continue.
«I don’t know, they haven’t closed the doors to this possibility – he told journalists -. Nobody has told me anything yet. Maybe they will try it in the future, considering the great success. I think there is a possibility, but not immediately.”
Itziar Ituño also said that he immediately appreciated the nightlife of the historic center of Etna, tasting the typical dishes of the Catania tradition. During the meeting with the public he then revealed that he admired the dramatic character of Palermo, who appeared in the last seasons of the series.
Sold out in the Movie area for the meeting with Francesco Centoramea young revelation from Paola Cortellesi’s film “C’è Ancora Tomorrow”, who shared her experiences with fans starting from the TV series “Skam Italia”, in which she became a hit playing the character of Elia Santini.
In the Family area, an exciting meeting “towards infinity and beyond” with the astrophysicist Luca Perrione of the faces of Noos alongside Alberto Angela, ed Emilio Cozzijournalist for Wired, Il Sole 24 Ore, L’Espresso and Corriere della Sera.
Closing the day were the Coco and Efesto awards and the UZ Awards, three awards linked respectively to the world of comics, games and videogames/movie.
The UZ Awards were given to: Zero limestonefor his civil commitment in communication in defense of human values and rights; Tuccio Musumecibeloved actor, comic and dramatic mask of the Sicilian and Italian theatre; Antonio Prestia surprising author, capable of enhancing the beauty of the landscape, who created with Fiumara d’arte an original place of beauty and creativity; Igortan authoritative master who has successfully expressed his refined art in various ways, from comics to cinema and publishing; Serena Rigliettian elegant illustrator who has made millions of children dream all over the world, giving visual form to classics of contemporary literature; Francesca Mazzolenia brilliant young filmmaker capable of social commitment and able to touch on delicate themes with great courage, originality and sensitivity; Itziar Itunoa multifaceted actress capable of exciting millions of fans with her acting and singing performances; Darick Robertsoninternational artist, comic book artist, known throughout the world, creator of hits also transformed into highly successful TV series.
The Coco Awards were awarded to: Marco Nucci for “Bloom” (BD Editions), best Story and Screenplay; Isabella Mazzanti for “Hitomi” (Oblomov Edizioni), best drawing; Sergio Algozzino for “Il Risveglio” (Dylan Dog Color Fest n.48 – Sergio Bonelli Editore), best Colorist; Mattia Surroz for “Riflesso Perfetto” (Sergio Bonelli Editore), best sole author; “Glitches” (Feltrinelli), best book; “La Revue Dessinée Italia”best Series, Miniseries, Series or Magazine; Stefano Caselli for “Ultimate Universe #1” (Marvel – Panini Marvel Italia), WOW Award – Italian Excellence in the World; baby mouse (Panini Comics), MegaNerd Special Award.
The Efesto Awards were awarded to: Magic rabbit, published by Cranio Creations, best Innovative Filler, e Now or Never by Ryan Laukat published by dV Games, best Innovative Game.
Final day tomorrow again with Ross Mullanthe White Walker from “Game of Thrones”, protagonist of a new meeting with fans in the Movie area at 12pm.
At the same time, in the Galatea room, “90 years of emotions with Donald Duck” will be celebrated, together with Marco Gervasio And Alessandro Pastrovicchioauthors of Mickey Mouse, e Serena ColomboDisney/Panini Comics editorial coordinator, while in the Comics area she will once again be a protagonist Jordi Bernetin Catania thanks to the collaboration of the Cervantes Institute.
At 3pm, still in the Movie area, the absolute preview screening of the trailer and some clips of the film “30 years (less)”, in theaters from 21 August. Laughter guaranteed with the Sicilian comedian Nino Frassicapresent in the room together with the director Mauro Graiani and to the manufacturer Roberto Capullo.
To close the twelfth edition, the traditional charity auction, the proceeds of which this year will be entirely donated to the “Samaritan Inn”, and the Grand Cosplay Contest by Epicos, which will give the “The best” a trip for two people to any destination in the world chosen by the winner.
