Shiny's SD ComicCon Report

POSTED BY: Shiny
UPDATED: Thursday, December 22, 2005 06:06
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MAL'SGAL

Monday, July 26, 2004 5:38 PM

Okay, here's my report, from the "other" side.

I got there about 10:00 and went to get in line for room 20. Obviously hundreds of other people had the same idea, because the line was already down the hall and around the corner. But I knew where to go from previous panels that weekend, and ended up in the first row behind the VIP seats.

Around 11:30, I pulled out the daily newsletter, and saw that they had the Serenity signing listed as being from 11 - 12! Oh no, that could't be right!! So I gave up my seat and ran to the autograph room. I was wearing my Firefly shirt, so as I ran around looking for anything to tell me what was going on, I heard people yelling "Hey you...you want to be over here!" Yep, that was the line for the signing. It didn't really start until 2:00, after the panel was over, but it was obvious I would have to make a choice. And since I had attended the Firefly panel in L.A. back in December, but hadn't been able to get their autographs that time, I chose the autograph line.

When they finally let us move up to the autograph line, many hours later, the initially cut the line off two people behind me. They eventually let more people in, but I am pretty sure that all of the people who were in the autograph line once they capped it didn't get in. And if they missed both the panel and getting autographs, well, that really sucks!

Anyway, I was up in the front line when the cast came in. First I saw Gina and then the rest of them filtered in behind, and they all looked so beautiful! Last through was Nathan in his sunglasses, and my god, I nearly turned into a screaming teenager. We all applauded and cheered as they came in, and it was great.

We were allowed to take as many pictures as we wanted from within the line, and the line wound around a few times, so at one point we were directly in front of all of them and could take all the pictures we wanted. And I took close to an entire roll! Once we got up to the table we weren't allowed to take their pictures, but there was a guy who worked there who would walk up and take pictures for you with your camera, so he took some for me as well.

The actual table was pretty chaotic. You were only allowed to have the Serenity poster they brought with them signed, nothing else. First stop was Adam, Nathan and Sean, who were funny and flirty and constantly making jokes amongst themselves. I was stuck in that area for awhile as the line wasn't moving. Someone told Nathan they liked him in Buffy, and he said people most often described him as creepy, and then they riffed for awhile on his Caleb hair and how it covered his face. Then, the girl in front of me told Sean he was gorgeous and looked like her old roommate, which caused Nathan to ask if she had ever kissed her roommate. She said yes, which started Nathan off on the morals of kissing ones roomate.

Then it was down to Ron, Kaylee, Summer and Morena, who signed quickly and didn't really say much. Gina was gregarious, saying hello to everyone and saying how happy she was to be there. Then it was on to Alan and finally Joss. They all looked so happy to be there!

Also, while I was waiting in line, I was pulled out by the dvd crew to do an interview for the Serenity DVD. So I was interviewed on why I was there, and what kept me wanting more after the show ended and if I was a fan of Joss, stuff like that. I know the DVD crew filmed some of the autograph session as well, and I would be they filmed the panel too. So look for it (and me!) on the Serenity DVD!

RIJPE

Monday, July 26, 2004 6:29 PM

I was there too! I drove down from Orange County (1.5 hours to get there, 2.5 hours to get back) just to go to that panel. I got there about 1/2 hour before, so got some of the Shaun of the Dead panel. I got a great seat! I saw the Jayne hats to my right and about four people behind me sang the theme song loudly while we were waiting for Joss to show up. I would have waited any amount of time to get autographs, but it was pretty clear that there was no way anyone who went to the panel was far enough in the line to get autographs.

Most of what I would have reported has already been said. Was Jayne's nickname "Mulligan stinky pants?" I can't remember the first word. He apparently got that name after "burrito day" on set.

I loved the BDM preview, but I also loved the fact that I thought it would go over well with a typical audience with no previous knowledge of Firefly. It looked awesome! I wish they hadn't had the part about opening the safe in it though. Seems to give too much away.

I honestly don't remember seeing Book one single time in the whole trailer. That doesn't mean a lot, because they are not done filming yet, but it makes you wonder.

PEARLAT32

Monday, July 26, 2004 6:29 PM

Gosh, it sucks that you had to make a decision of panel vs. signing, but I'm so glad you made the right choice. Because I would have been in the frikkin' panel room. (Didn't get to go though, live on east coast)

But what you left out was what *you* said to the guys, especially Nathan... I can't say I wouldn't be speechless myself, looking at all of their blue eyes. ("Look at all the pretties!")

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Originally posted by Mal'sGal:
Then, the girl in front of me told Sean he was gorgeous and looked like her old roommate, which caused Nathan to ask if she had ever kissed her roommate. She said yes, which started Nathan off on the morals of kissing ones roomate.

Is this from his morals ot first-hand experience I wonder???

AWESOME ya got interviewed. Man, the movie's gonna be great, but the DVD will be phenomenal.

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They were little geisha dolls with big heads that WOBBLED!

BLEYDDYN

Monday, July 26, 2004 6:32 PM

Awesome report Mal'sGal! The biggest disappointment of the day was that there was no way to attend the panel and the signing. After your report I almost feel like I was there. Almost.

--Bleyddyn

MASTERMIA

Monday, July 26, 2004 7:46 PM

I have posted before, preferring to just read everyone's comments, but I had to share my Comic Con moment. During the signing, the gentleman in front of me told Joss that he was Hollywood's must underappreciated talent.

With a HUGE grin Joss responded, "I don't feel that way today."

It was a great moment that shows how much he was truly touched by the fan reaction during the panel.

TREADER

Monday, July 26, 2004 7:50 PM

Thanks everyone for sending out your experiences from the panel. I almost feel like I was there. I wish I could of made it there!

BLACKOUTNIGHTS

Monday, July 26, 2004 8:20 PM

Yes indeedy. Thanks browncoats. You folks are something else! Damn. I need a cigar.

"Art is Ego. Art is, 'I think this is good, therefore I'm going to present it to you.' That is Ego. That is the Id. If I don't walk out on stage thinking I'm the baddest motherfucker of all time, then I'm a charlatan. And whether you think I am, or he thinks I am, or she thinks I am—fuck you all, man. I don't give a fuck what you think. You're either in or you're out, and I'm playing to the in."—Greg Dulli.

SHINY

Monday, July 26, 2004 8:59 PM

Thanks for your report, Mal's Gal! That's so shiny that you got to get all those autographs, talk to some of the BDHs when the line slowed down, and even get interviewed for the DVD!!! It (almost) makes up for the fact that I missed my chance to ask Joss my question...grumble grumble...stupid microphone lady... (not that I'm bitter or anything... Oh, by the way, that reminds me. Tim? A little bitter!)

"I left my heart in Seren-ity Val-ley..." <-- the farthest I've ever gotten in writing filk. ;)

OKKAY

Monday, July 26, 2004 9:08 PM

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Originally posted by MasterMia:
I have posted before, preferring to just read everyone's comments, but I had to share my Comic Con moment. During the signing, the gentleman in front of me told Joss that he was Hollywood's must underappreciated talent.

With a HUGE grin Joss responded, "I don't feel that way today."

It was a great moment that shows how much he was truly touched by the fan reaction during the panel.

That was me! I didn't know anyone heard me. That was pretty much the only intelligible thing I was able to get out during that autograph signing. I had something planned to say to each one of the castmembers + Joss, but they moved us through the line so fast I wasn't able to talk to everyone and I forgot what I had planned to say to most of them. I ended up sounding like an idiot, but I guess that's expected when meeting our BDH's.

MISGUIDED BY VOICES

Monday, July 26, 2004 9:14 PM

Folks, if you read this far, it shouldn't need it, but.
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6) a shot of Serenity flying from right to left , pink lasers firing at her, and then the unfocused zoom moves to the right to see a ship firing again.

Apart from everything else, will this now cause all the naysayers to sit on their hands till the movie comes out - they let them use the funky unfocused SFX; surely the first thing a studio would have got rid of if they were looking to interfere.

Thanks to all who posted the reports and recollections!

"I threw up on your bed"

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