Sean Astin's Q&A session at MEFCC

Here are excerpts of Sean's Q&A at the Middle East Film and Comic Con, plus photos from the session. Sean talks about several cast members of The Lord of the Ring, including Elijah Wood, Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis and Sean Bean. He also talks about Rudy, Goonies 2 and The Big Bang Theory, and tries out a little Arabic.



Photos by nikklesz on Flickr. More at source.

Sean Astin arriving at LAX after Dubai trip

Sean Astin was caught by a paparazzi on Sunday afternoon arriving at LAX after an approximately 24 hour trip from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he attended the Middle East Film and Comic Con. Source.

"Sean Astin is all smiles as he arrives at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport)."

Collection of videos of Sean Astin at MEFCC

Here are a few short videos from the Middle East Film and Comic Con.

Sean does pushups!



Sean and the Ukelele Boy:



Talking about Rudy during his Q&A:



Intro of celebrity guests at the press conference:

Sean Astin talks about Voiceover Acting

Sean's current profile pic on Twitter. Recording TMNT.

On Saturday, Gulf News Tabloid posted an article about Friday's press conference at the Middle East Film and Comic Con in Dubai. In it, they selectively quoted Sean Astin's comments about voiceover acting, making it appear as if he disapproved of the craft.

A small kerfuffle arose on Twitter, with some fans and fellow voice actors appalled that Sean would make such a comment. Others rose to his defense. When Sean saw the article, he demanded an immediate retraction and apology. The quote was removed from the article. (No apology has yet been issued.)

To clear up any confusion, Sean granted an interview to Gamevoices, a web site for video game voiceover actors which is reproduced (with added images) below:

"Sean Astin talks to Gamevoices about Dubai Comic Con and Voice Acting"

Sean Astin at MEFCC Day 2

Day 2 of the Middle East Film and Comic con:

A Middle-earth version of the board game Risk!

Sean did a few pushups to get ready for the days activities.

"Out West" trailer

The trailer for the comedy "Out West" has been released. Sean filmed a small role for this definitely low-brow movie in October 2011. He plays hen-pecked husband Cal Calhoun.

More information and behind the scenes photos here.

Sean Astin at MEFCC in Dubai Day 1

Here are many photos from Sean's first day in Dubai for the Middle East Film and Comic Con. Sean arrived at the Dubai airport on Thursday and posed for a photo with a fan.

His first full day started with a beach run along the Persian Gulf.

Sean glimpses the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Keep that in mind!

He also sees the largest flag.

Sean Astin on Crunch on YTV

Sean Astin was interviewed by Andy Chapman, host of Crunch which airs Saturday mornings on Canada's YTV, during the Toronto Comic Con in March.