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[cunningham1471]

This does have the makings of "The Games" about it. Initial annoucement with a two guests (one for this one obviously) and then nothing...more nothing...nothing continues and then cancelled. Meanwhile there are lots of activity and announcements about other events, mainly the signings conventions.

I was one of the disappointed people that was looking forward to "The Games" but decided to transfer to the "Happily Ever After" convention rather than get a refund (I'm starting to have my doubts about that one too). I did think about this con, but having had one cancelled, I thouht I would wait a week or two to see who if anyone is announced. If there is a mad rush and I can't get a ticket than that's my fault. I think I made the right choice.

IMO SM/ME are making the same mistake another organiser (which I can't name owing to forum rules) is making. They have their tried and tested, successful brand of convention. ME have Bitten, Chevron, Elstree Day. It appears to me rightly or wrongly if there are guests announced for cons, not the signings, it seems to be in those established ones. It could be that they have a previous relationship with lots of those people from the previous events, they may be concentrating on them as they seem to be the most popular and the quicker selling conventions, I don't know and quite rightly they aren't saying.

If that is correct IMO that is a mistake. The established successful cons avtually need less work because a good or high percentage of their ticket sales come from people that went to the last or previous events. The newer conventions based on another series or theme need the extra attention because whilst they may get ticket sales from their customers who go to their other successful events, it's possible that they won't get them as they have already bought a ticket for the other con. There have been a couple of posts in the "Happily Ever After " boards saying that the person will be getting the ticket in a few months if they are still available because they went to the LFCC or after Bitten in October or November whenever it is.

Unlike this event, the other promoters one has a few guests named as attending and sadly one had to drop out. So things actually look better that it will go ahead comepared to this one. Despite that there is a bubbling feeling/rumour that the con is going to be cancelled owing to not enough tickets sold. Of course the fans have no idea how many tickets have been sold. It could be 30 it could be 300, it's pure speculation on their part, but it's being fuelled by the lack of activity on the forums by the organisers for long periods.

If ME were to post something like "Announcement: We have invited a guest from Last of the Timelords" or "a guest who has appeared in more than three episodes"  There will be discussion on this board as well as other boards as to who it may be. If that person turns down the invite, no harm is done because it was only announced as an invite and the person was never named, but at least that speculation fuels interest in the event and gets it talked about.

I really hope that I and the other people feeling apprehensive are wrong and this does go ahead for the sake of the fans that have already purchased tickets and booked rooms or travel.

[doctorwho11]

In my opinion I would rather have less well know actors and for the con to go ahead than ME concentrating on big name guests, not getting anyone and cancelling the con.

I really don't want this t be cancelled though but the lack of information is worrying. I dont know why but I have a feeling something will be announced on Tuesday...

DW11

[cunningham1471]

Less well known actors can often be some of the best because they don't have the expectation attached too them. Also the bigger names may have done other cons and they actually start to lose their appeal IMO. Regular con-goers sometimes decide to skip a guest on stage as they have seen them 6,7,8 times. They know their most often used stories, know more or less what they are going to get and would rather mingle and chat with other fans who aren't at the Q&A sessions.

I enjoy the writers, Directors etc as much as the star names. However I do know lots of people don't. I do feel for them as guests when the request is put out does anyone have a question and no hands go up.

[AdamsAdventures]

doctorwho11, on 28 July 2012 - 05:52 PM, said:

In my opinion I would rather have less well know actors and for the con to go ahead than ME concentrating on big name guests, not getting anyone and cancelling the con.

I really don't want this t be cancelled though but the lack of information is worrying. I dont know why but I have a feeling something will be announced on Tuesday...

DW11

I agree with this i have met most of the 'big' names and would love to meet some of the 'minor' cast, i have been talks with them before and they have been much more interesting and have funnier stories!!

[doctors10thgirl]

Will they be anymore guests to the Lords of Time

[ElaineJ]

I would love to see any of the production staff - what are the chances of getting Russell T Davies, for instance? Or any of the directors/SFX people? Companions of the tenth (and eleventh!) Doctor would be great of course. Anyone who has worked on Ten's era (or classic or Eleven's if it comes to that but if you are aiming for a Tenth Doctor themed convention then perhaps that wouldn't work so well!)

I am not alone in wondering about the lack of guest info now that we are a month away from the event.  I know you are professionals and am sure you have it all under control but you must admit these are quite unusual circumstances and whilst not wishing to scare-monger, I am a little concerned that I will very soon have to book train tickets if I don't want to pay over the odds for them; I understand that you don't wish to announce guests until they are signed but ... well, I'm trying not to be anxious about it but I have to admit that I am, a little. People are begging for info before making up their minds and I just feel that to ask for some kind of official response to them in the circumstances is not unreasonable.  I'm sure we are worrying needlessly and it will be a great  weekend but just a sign that you see and understand our concern (even if you think we're daft) would be very comforting for those unsure about booking.  I hope I don't sound negative, I'm really not! :-)

Edited by ElaineJ, 07 August 2012 - 06:15 PM.

[doctors10thgirl]

5 weeks away and 2 guests are not good enough the reason why i was going is too see David but now after spending a hell of lot of money on flights etc....

[Queen_Sindel]

ElaineJ, on 07 August 2012 - 06:05 PM, said:

People are begging for info before making up their minds and I just feel that to ask for some kind of official response to them in the circumstances is not unreasonable.  I'm sure we are worrying needlessly and it will be a great  weekend but just a sign that you see and understand our concern (even if you think we're daft) would be very comforting for those unsure about booking.  I hope I don't sound negative, I'm really not! :-)

Jason has posted this a couple of days ago: http://showmasterson...8

[ElaineJ]

Queen_Sindel, on 07 August 2012 - 07:57 PM, said:

ElaineJ, on 07 August 2012 - 06:05 PM, said:

People are begging for info before making up their minds and I just feel that to ask for some kind of official response to them in the circumstances is not unreasonable.  I'm sure we are worrying needlessly and it will be a great  weekend but just a sign that you see and understand our concern (even if you think we're daft) would be very comforting for those unsure about booking.  I hope I don't sound negative, I'm really not! :-)

Jason has posted this a couple of days ago: http://showmasterson...8

Queen_Sindel, on 07 August 2012 - 07:57 PM, said:

ElaineJ, on 07 August 2012 - 06:05 PM, said:

People are begging for info before making up their minds and I just feel that to ask for some kind of official response to them in the circumstances is not unreasonable.  I'm sure we are worrying needlessly and it will be a great  weekend but just a sign that you see and understand our concern (even if you think we're daft) would be very comforting for those unsure about booking.  I hope I don't sound negative, I'm really not! :-)

Jason has posted this a couple of days ago: http://showmasterson...8

I was very happy indeed to see that (only got the notification today, not sure why**) - my worries have been completely allayed and we'll be booking our train tickets tomorrow -  thanks for the link!

Edit: afterthought:  **possibly because I've been away and have only been able to access emails on my phone :-).

Edited by ElaineJ, 07 August 2012 - 08:28 PM.

[Queen_Sindel]

You are very welcome.

[Harold_SaxonPM]

Can I point out that, contary to what it says on the main page and the guest list page, David Tennant did not play Doctor Who....he played the Doctor. Get it right Massive Events

[Blackbird]

I have confirmed that, as I'd feared, I have a gig the weekend of the event, so I can't go. I hope that everyone who can attend has a wonderful time. :)

[zardoz]

Has it been confirmed yet, what guests will be attending on which days? I notice it's been announced that David Tennant is doing another show in London on Saturday 8th (a comedy show, not a con), and is supposed to be filming in Bristol on the Friday -- so he's only attending on the Sunday? Do we know what guests will be there on the Saturday?

[Grant Wheelwright]

This is quite irritating as I can only make the Friday and Saturday so was really looking forward to meeting and getting my photo with David which I doubt will happen now sadly

[reddragon]

I'm still waiting for that rarer guest, although I have a feeling the guest list is set. Nevermind, looks like it will be a cheap convention for me.

[AdamsAdventures]

Just booked train ticket, now just need to pack and sort out costumes!