'The New Serenity Convention, Thistle Heathrow Thread' maybe?

POSTED BY: PsychicRiver
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 4, 2005 10:33
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PSYCHICRIVER

Saturday, March 26, 2005 10:12 AM

OMG! Wow!! I got my ticked this morning and read through the whole little leaflet.

And OMG its £10 per each guest for a photo?! WTF!! I was expecting it to be way more expensive...as I've heard at porevious Buffy conventions, you would have to play depending on how "big" the star...like £19 for Kristine Sutherland and like £39 for David Boreanaz.

I'm soo excited. I can afford photos! With all of them! WOW!! *Head does a couple of 360 spins on my neck* Aaaaaaaaaaaahhh!! I just need to make sure I register in time!! Yay!!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."
"We can take care of each other. I'll knit!"

ZOL

Saturday, March 26, 2005 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
OMG! Wow!! I got my ticked this morning and read through the whole little leaflet.

And OMG its £10 per each guest for a photo?! WTF!! I was expecting it to be way more expensive...as I've heard at porevious Buffy conventions, you would have to play depending on how "big" the star...like £19 for Kristine Sutherland and like £39 for David Boreanaz.

I'm soo excited. I can afford photos! With all of them! WOW!! *Head does a couple of 360 spins on my neck* Aaaaaaaaaaaahhh!! I just need to make sure I register in time!! Yay!!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."
"We can take care of each other. I'll knit!"

They do also say that there is no guarentee that the photos will be signed - demand will most likely be great, but it`s a great way to get a personalised item.

Darin (Zol.)

It`s nice to get the ticket in your hand and the leaflet does provide `some` useful info

p.s. there will be a group photo - although no price has been set

SLAYERFEST

Saturday, March 26, 2005 9:03 PM

What you have to remember is that Starfury is basically a fan run organisation, albeit a very professionally run one. Photos have always been reasonable at Starfury events.

The ones you have heard of were run on a purely profit making basis and the cost of photos with guests was simply another way of raking the cash in for the organisers.

Starfury prefers to charge less and let the fans get more for their money. Some other reputable organisers also share this policy.

The expensive photo sessions are usually a sign that the whole event is geared up towards making a hefty profit.

I can also vouch for the fact that if the photographer doesn't feel he's got the shot first time, he asks you to wait and takes a second shot just to be sure.

Extremely good value for money and OFTEN returned signed by the actors (though they do not promise this will happen)

Andy

ZOL

Monday, March 28, 2005 7:08 PM

Seen the new starfury wallpaper?

Looks good

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. sorry about that, posted the link, didn`t think it would repost the image

SIMONWHO

Monday, March 28, 2005 10:51 PM

Good grief, what is the captain about to do on poor River's head?

Oh, the humanity!

ZOL

Friday, April 1, 2005 5:37 PM

don`t know about Rivers head, I`m sure there`s enough stuff in their already without a captains boot or 2 - I`m surprised River didn`t see it coming though

I guess relevant info needs to be said about the con - message posted on Yahoo group about rough con schedule.

Friday - registration (possibly starting in morning - although that`s not confirmed) then 7pm opening ceremony followed by disco & it would appear the meet`n`greet is on at the same time(?)

Saturday 9-12pm Photo Shoots & a random episode in main hall on big screen. also from 11am Q&A with actors 4.30pm-7pm autograph queue then disco & fancy dress competition at 8.30pm

Sunday - similar to Saturday, but apparently group photo shoot on this day & seperates too, with different guest talks & Q&As

so that will help a few - decide what they are gonna do?

I still reckon a trip down into London in Browncoat gear to see Hitchhikers will be a must (even if they don`t show the Serenity Trailer - I`m sure it will probably happen at the con [probably via weblink from somebody in a movie theatre in the US as apparently their release date has been put forward too])

So, who`s up for Hitchhikers Guide? straight after registration and unpacking? haven`t got a cinema in mind so if anybody has got any ideas that will be cool too - and don`t forget to bring your browncoat too

Darin (Zol.)

HILARYJANEUK

Friday, April 1, 2005 10:52 PM

I don't know of any cinemas near the Thistle. If you are going into town to see the movie, you may have problems if registration isn't till after lunch. Plus, you still have to get into your room, which you can't do until 2.00 pm. If you have to go into central London for the movie, don't forget that the underground journey is over an hour, plus you have to get to the airport/tube by waiting for the Hoppa bus. In other words, it's going to take a couple of hours each way just to get to the cinema to see the film, unless there is somewhere in the Hounslow area showing it. You may also want to get photo session tickets which will be on sale once registration has opened.

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Sunday, April 3, 2005 4:28 PM

Thanks for the schedule info Zol.

Just booked my train tickets which predict i will get to heathrow for 12:30 though i dont trust trains. So im up for some lunch with fellow browncoats.

Sarah

ZOL

Sunday, April 3, 2005 4:59 PM

Those times are unofficial and just a guide that was posted on the Yahoo group, it may not be entirely accurate and of course things can change at last moment.

I`ve done the last little bits to my Browncoat - probably do away with the eye patch though & still looking for some brown boots that will fit my size 11 feet .

I will most likely wear the jacket most of the time unless it gets too warm.

Not too long to go now, It`s been a while since my last fan con. Last one was the Wolf359 convention in the late 1990`s (97?)

Darin (Zol.)

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Monday, April 4, 2005 11:04 AM

Here's a question raised by my daughter: Will there be people dressing to honor *other* Joss Whedon programs at the Serenity Convention? We're planning what to pack, and it does seem odd to be discussing costume ideas that reflect a rival universe (Star Wars) rather than Angel/Buffyverse.

What's up with that, anyway?

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