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Funkois teaming up withShaun of the DeadatSan Diego Comic-Con 2024, andScreen Ranthas an exclusive reveal from the collaboration. Focus Features is celebratingShaun of the Deadwith a Winchester Pub Pop Up at SDCC, and visitors will be able to play aShaun of the Dead-inspired level from 10:10 Games’ upcoming co-op action adventure,Funko Fusion.Visitors to the Winchester Pub Pop Up will also be treated to a free can of “Winchester Plan” beer (guests 21 and over only), enjoy interactive photo ops, and hang out at a faithful recreation of the movie’s iconic pub.
Screen Rantis happy to reveal the design of a limited-edition print that will be handed out to Winchester Pub Pop Up visitors. The print, seen below, is a Funko-fied version of the originalShaun of the Deadmovie poster, featuring Funko versions ofSimon Pegg’s Shaun, Nick Frost’s Ed, and Kate Ashfield’s Liz. The Winchester Pub Pop Up is located at 520 Fifth Avenue in San Diego and will be open to the public July 25 to 27 from 12pm to 6pm and July 28 from 12pm to 4pm.
Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Revisit Shaun Of The Dead
Shaun of the Deadturned 20 years old in 2024, and whileShaun of the Dead 2is unlikely to happen, the movie is worth a rewatch even two decades later. On top of being a great way to prepare forFunko Fusion, the zombie rom-com is still a tight, emotional, and hilarious film that paved the way for the future success of Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, and Edgar Wright. Although the three first found success making the UK sitcomSpaced,Shaun of the Deadintroduced them to a worldwide audience that wouldn’t soon forget their unique voices.
Kicking offEdgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy,Shaun of the Deadwas a strong showing of Wright’s smart, snappy directorial style. Quick cuts, visual callbacks, and smart foreshadowing made Wright instantly identifiable, and would go on to help the director find success on films likeScott Pilgrim vs. the World, Baby Driver,andLast Night in Soho.Shaun of the Deadwas a sign that Wright would only continue to find novel ways to blend style and substance in his future storytelling endeavors.
Frost, Pegg, and Kate Ashfield all shone inShaun of the Dead, but Pegg went on to find the most success in high-profile Hollywood productions. From playing Benji Dunn in theMission: Impossiblefranchise toThe Boysseason 4’s Hughie Sr.(and with aStar Warsdetour in the middle), Pegg turned hisShaun of the Deadexposure into lasting mainstream Hollywood success. 20 years on, it’s interesting to be reminded that one of Pegg’s most consequential early performances was as the well-meaning loser Shaun.
Enjoy theFunkoandShaun of the DeadSan Diego Comic-Con 2024 collaboration at 520 Fifth Avenue from July 25to 28.
San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con is a yearly pop culture event celebrating movies, TV Shows, video games, and more. Each year, thousands of people flock to San Diego to attend the event, which hosts various celebrities and guests. SDCC was first held in 1970 under the banner Golden State Comic Book Convention.
