Sci-Fi fantasy comes to life

Published April 30, 2013
Science fiction enthusiasts dressed as characters from Star Wars.
Science fiction enthusiasts dressed as characters from Star Wars.
“The Invisible Man” poses for a photograph outside the 12th annual Sci-Fi London festival.
“The Invisible Man” poses for a photograph outside the 12th annual Sci-Fi London festival.
From the film “The Matrix”.
From the film “The Matrix”.
Science fiction enthusiasts wait for a parade to start outside the 12th annual Sci-Fi London festival.
Science fiction enthusiasts wait for a parade to start outside the 12th annual Sci-Fi London festival.
A science fiction enthusiast dressed as Cyberman from the television series Dr. Who gets some help with his costume as he waits for a parade to start.
A science fiction enthusiast dressed as Cyberman from the television series Dr. Who gets some help with his costume as he waits for a parade to start.
Science fiction enthusiast dressed as the comic book character Wolverine.
Science fiction enthusiast dressed as the comic book character Wolverine.
Andorians from Star Trek.
Andorians from Star Trek.
“Judge Dredd” poses for a photograph.
“Judge Dredd” poses for a photograph.
Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!
Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!

Science fiction enthusiasts cannot wait to participate in the 12th annual Sci-Fi London festival in east London. The international festival of science fiction and fantasy film runs from April 30-May 6, where anyone can transform into their favourite fictional characters. —Photos and text by Reuters

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