Supanova Comic Con & Gaming has addressed the fan backlash after Kyle Sandilands was booked to appear at their upcoming Brisbane convention.
The KIIS FM shock jock was earlier this week announced as a special guest at the Brisbane convention next month, alongside his co-stars of his upcoming movie Zombie Plane.
However, news of Kyle’s appearance quickly ruffled the feathers of some convention-goers, who are not fans of the outspoken radio star.
Supanova took to social media on Thursday to address the controversy: ‘We apologise for any confusion surrounding our upcoming Brisbane event.
‘To clarify, Kyle Sandilands is scheduled to attend exclusively as part of the Zombie Plane cast and creative team, participating in the group panel hosted by Radioactive Pictures.
‘He has never been announced or contracted to appear as a Supa-Star guest offering paid Photo-Ops or Autographs.
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming has addressed the fan backlash after Kyle Sandilands (pictured) was booked to appear at their upcoming Brisbane convention
‘We recognise that Kyle can be a polarising media personality, and respect that everyone will have their own response to this announcement,’ they said. Pictured: Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson
‘We recognise that Kyle can be a polarising media personality, and respect that everyone will have their own response to this announcement.’
They added their primary goal was to promote Kyle’s upcoming Gold Coast-filmed movie, which co-stars Sophie Monk, Chuck Norris and Vanilla Ice.
‘We also hope this will not detract from your support of the talented cast and crew of Zombie Plane who have poured their hearts into creating the film,’ they wrote.
‘And that you’ll accept our apology for bumbling Mr. Sandilands’ promotion and our delayed response.’
On Thursday, the radio star dismissed the backlash on The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
‘Why are people terrified of me going to Brisbane? What sort of lunatic fringe is up there?’ Kyle asked.
Other Zombie Plane cast members booked to appear at the event include Sophie Monk, Beverly Hills 90210 star Brian Austin Green and Wolf Creek’s John Jarratt.
Earlier this month, Kyle told his co-star Jackie ‘O’ Henderson that he was paid a ‘pathetic amount’ for his work on the movie.
The KIIS FM shock jock was earlier this week announced as a special guest at the Brisbane convention next month, alongside his co-stars of his upcoming movie Zombie Plane
However, news of Kyle’s appearance quickly ruffled the feathers of some convention-goers, who are not fans of the outspoken radio star. Supanova took to social media on Thursday to address the controversy
‘When asked how much that ‘pathetic amount’ was, Kyle replied, ‘I don’t know, like five grand or something like that.’
The radio sensation, who has reportedly signed a $200 million contract for his top-rated breakfast show, explained he dropped much more on travelling to the set and hiring his own private boat.
Kyle said he was happy to do so because it meant spending time with his co-star, American rapper and actor Ice-T.
He admitted that he wanted to appear alongside the iconic rapper so much that he was willing to work at a loss.
‘I think it cost me about 15 grand because I travel my own way, stay in my own accommodation,’ he said.
‘And I had to get a separate boat to sit on. How much does that cost me? But I didn’t care. I did it because I wanted to work opposite Ice-T.’
Zombie Plane will be released in Australian cinemas on Thursday, November 13.
