Serenity Convention, Thistle Heathrow
POSTED BY: Phoebe
UPDATED: Thursday, March 24, 2005 10:13
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I concur with the last speaker before me, Browncoats are never alone. On that note I'm going to Starfury Serenity and will be accomopanied by three, if not five other Dutch browncoats. I do have to say though, there are a lot of threads about this con, spread all over the place.
I also know that Serenity (The Film) will have ti's Dutch premiere on May5th 2005 and it's french premiere around that time too. Still waiting for word from UIP for the British opening date.
Robyn.
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Now that we're facing a *DELAY* in the BDM premiere, the daughter and I are considering the possibility of flying to Jolly Old Heathrow for this Starfury convention. Can anyone tell me...
1) Must we call England for tickets, or is there a stateside way to go about it?
2) Eek - is it sold out?
3) What are Starfury conventions like? The website lists the featured guests and reservation info, but I don't see a schedule of events
Any British Browncoats wanna clue us in?
We would so appreciate it!
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Okay, here's what help I can offer:
1) I got my tickets by sending a cheque to the guy by post, so you could do the same (I doubt he'd have any problem with sending the tickets internationally, there's only about 50p difference in price for postage.)
2) I spoke to the guy a few days ago and it certainly didn't sound close to being sold out. But then again I know lots of people have bought tickets so it won't be empty/cancelled either.
3) Starfury conventions are very, very experienced in organising such events. I have no idea what they have lined up for this one but they do have a good reputation, try having a look around the web for reviews of other conventions they have organised.
Plus of course, even if you hate the convention and walk away vowing to picket against the movie when it comes out, you would get to see England with your daughter. I would recommend not spending the entire trip in Heathrow though, there's a reason why it's only one letter away from Deathrow.
Hope that's at least slightly helpful.
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The Starfury event will be a lot like Sean's previous conventions. It will start with registration on the Friday afternoon and there will be an opening ceremony at which as many of the guests as possible will appear to say hi to the crowd. There will then be a meet and greet party for the first 170 people to have purchased tickets. The rest of the Friday night will be a party (usually themed somehow).
Saturday will probably start with a photo session with a set number of guests and there will most likely be talks on stage and screening of episodes interspersed. The people in the photo session will usually swap places at some point.
The talks will go on almost all day. The Main Hall will close to prepare for the evening party and fancy dress competetition and re-open around 7:30pm.
The actors will probably sign autos from 4:30pm - 7pm. The fancy dress competition is judged by the guests and is followed by another party with a different theme. The parties usually go on until around 3am.
Sunday will follow a similar pattern to Saturday and will end with the closing ceremony and final party again ending around 3am.
Sean Harry is one of the biggest convention organisers in the UK and is very well regarded by attendees who have been enjoying his various events for many years. I would recommend this event totally as the guests have proved time and time again how much they enjoy partying with the fans.
The only problem will be that cameras will be barred from the Main Hall in the evenings at the parties to allow the actors to feel they can relax without having a flash pushed in their face at every opportunity.
Summer and Nathan LOVE attending Sean's conventions having appeared at two and have spoken to other cast members about it and I think that everyone is excited about appearing (Jewel and Morena have also attended one of Sean's events each).
Book now while there is still time and tickets...
Andy
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Many Thanks --Andy, Not-Simon - to BOTH of you :)
You're a big help.
So, I should contact the organizer himself - by email if I cannot manage the international phone codes? The activities sound lovely. Fancy dress party included. You do realize, of course, that we yanks rarely 'dress up' unless its a funeral or a wedding, so you'll have to let me know if this is fancy COSTUME or fancy FORMAL clothes?
My daughter and I have been to England on one prior occasion, and she's anxious to return ("and meet cute British browncoat guys!") Sigh.
The husband has overheard our scheming...he seems resigned to our blowing the money on this trip...hmmm, IT --MIGHT -- BE -- POSSIBLE!!
Wouldn't be lovely if I could get some more of my U.S. browncoat buddies to join us?
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To be honest Sean is not always readily available by email as he gets hundreds of emails daily I am guessing. It is always better for you to speak to him by phone if you can. I know it has sometimes taken ages to get a reply by email from him if it arrives at all!
The "fancy dress" is a costume parade for our friends from overseas! The dressing up in character is not compulsory but for many people it adds to the fun of the event and each of the three parties will have a costume theme which you can follow if you wish but there is no obligation. Many just dress as they normally would regardless of the themes. There is no pressure to join in with this!
Any more questions fire away.
Andy
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Drat! This Sean Harry fellow doesn't have an email contact, does he?
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Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
Drat! This Sean Harry fellow doesn't have an email contact, does he?
He does have an email address it is seanharry@aol.com but as I mentioned above he is VERY busy and is unlikely to replt to general enquiries, you are better calling him by phone. That is my advice.
Andy
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I just got my ticket today! I am so excited. I've never been to anything like this before...
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I second what Andy has said. It is far better to contact Sean by phone and book your ticket. Just remember the time difference - Sean usually takes bookings from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm UK time.
As far as costumes, again as Andy has pointed out, some people do dress up in the evenings depending on what themes are announced on the website, although many of us do not dress up (except for the meet and greet).
As someone who has worked for Starfury for a while now, my totally unbiased (!!) opinion is that they are the most fun conventions, and I am sure you will both have a great time.
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