'Cosplay Melee' Premiere Date News: Cosplayers Compete 'Project Runway' Style
When one thinks about fashion competitions, the first show that comes to mind is Heidi Klum's "Project Runway." As far as modeling is concerned, Tyra Banks' "America's Next Top Model" is arguably the noisiest. But when one combines the elements of both shows and adds a little impersonation flair, it creates something that is potentially special and breathtaking, and this is Syfy's "Cosplay Melee."
"Cosplay Melee" is a competition where four talented and creative cosplayers go head to head for a chance to win $10,000. The theme is as vast as hailing from science fiction to entities of pop culture, so the challenges are limitless.
In the new show's extended trailer, it details how the show combines modeling, designing and sheer pressure. The contestants will have eight hours to create an accessory during the first round, while those who advance will have only two days to complete the whole look. The cosplayers themselves will have to create the costume and model it themselves, which means it is every man for himself ultimately.
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To judge their creations, a carefully selected panel of judges will bump heads to decide who wins. First up is world-renowned cosplayer, LeeAnna Vamp. Vamp is considered as the "Ghoul of Your Dreams" and "Your Best Nightmare" as stated in her biography. Her expertise in cosplay will definitely add more substance to the discussion.
Aside from her, costume creator Christian Beckman also joins in the fun. He is well known for his work in various films such as "TRON: Legacy," "War of the Worlds," and "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," making him a knowledgeable judge.
Last but not the least is the host of the show, Yvette Nicole Brown. She's an actress who has also tried cosplaying as Ursula in the TV series "Once Upon a Time" and is one of the Grey Sisters in "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters."
"Cosplay Melee" makes its debut on Tuesday, March 21, at 10 p.m. ET on Syfy.
