steviegr

Would have been better if he was on a Sunday, so that he could have joined the other 'Destiny of the Daleks' cast members for a photo shoot: Tim Barlow (Tyssan) and Mike Mungarven (Dalek Operator).

That's not him from the Dalek film either! You've got the wrong robber. He plays the one who coshes Bernard Cribbins in the opening of the film. Also, it is not his first ever signing. He did a very successful one for Fantom Films when the BluRay came out a few months ago.

Shame he is on the Sunday - as I know a lot of fans who would like to meet him, but are attending a Dr Who convention elsewhere that day.

I have checked and Shirley Conrad never appeared in "Doctor Who". She was contracted to appear in the story 'Shada' as an extra in 1979 - but her scenes were not recorded as the whole serial was shelved due to a BBC strike.

How about Sean Saye? Monster actor extraordinaire.

I've spoken to Michael's agent and he knows nothing about a booking for the weekend's event....

This is extremely poor behaviour on behalf of SM and perhaps they need to reconsider the booking arrangements for the signers to ensure that a more professional level is achieved. This isn't the first instance of a guest being announced for an event - when they have been publically advertised as having a professional engagement elsewhere. One actress was advertised for a signing appearance on the same day that they were performing in a matinee and evening performance in the West End. They were still billed as appearing - even on the day itself. When I asked someone about this - I was informed by a senior organiser that they were told that "she might come". As you can imagine, there was no sign of her. Extremely disappointing. As far as I am concerned signers and their agents need to be made aware that should be committed to appearing at an advertised event and information about any changes being conducted promptly. Far too many signers seem to have a "I'll come if I feel like it attitude...." which is extremely disappointing for everyone.

Just to mention, David Warner usually insists on dedicating all autographs. In fact he got into quite a "tizz" over this at one signing event a few years ago.

No - it was Andy Bradford who played 009 and came crashing through the windows of the British Embassy.

My guess is that it's Mike Edmonds.

Let's just clear this one up everyone shall we. Lois Chiles is on the preorder sheet not on any flyer or advertising. We do not and never have advertised any guest we do not have. Dave Phillips Well the flyer states that 2 James Bond guests are "Subject to final confirmation" in the small print (Kristina Wayborn & Ivana Milecivic) - this would suggest that these guests have not yet confirmed their attendance. As I said in my previous message, it is rather unfair to advertise guests who have not finalised an agreement to take part in the event.

Out of courtesy to Mr. Collier's family and friends, it would be kind if Showmasters could remove his planned attendance & photograph from the main Collectormania Midlands website.

Sadly I have just learnt that Ian passed away on the 1st October.

Erm... I think it's a bit naughty to advertise guests if you are still waiting for them to confirm. It isn't fair on the guests or the people attending the show if you haven't secured them. They shouldn't be advertised until an agreement between the guest and their representatives has been sealed.

No - they don't want to release this information because they really want people to attend for the full weekend.

I know the main reason that a lot of people have decided to not attend this event is because most similar conventions offer "two" personal free autographs per guest. The "one" free autograph is rather mean to say the least in comparison to other conventions (many run by Tenth Planet themselves).

More BABYLON 5 guests would be good. I'd like to see: Jerry Doyle Peter Jurasik Stephen Furst Jason Carter Jeff Conaway Tracy Scoggins Bill Mumy Many of them haven't done any signings for a while.

Yes it is rather sad that some people 'cash' in on autographs in this way. However, a buyer has bought an autograph and is entitled to do what they like with it. What is far more annoying are those people who obtain autographs for free via in-person meets at theatres and other venues, or through the mail and then go on to sell them.

Firstly, I'm afraid that I don't go along with all of this business that the photos are "free". They can only be obtained with the purchase of an autograph. Things aren't free and someone has to pay for it in the long run. These photos are paid for by the purchase of an autograph. Secondly, signers very rarely hold the copyright of images taken from films and television programmes, and I'm surprised by this point. These are owned by producers and photographers in many cases, and this is clearly outlined within artistes contracts. Thirdly it is illegal to obtain and reproduce screen grabs from copyrighted images from commercial sources, regardless of whether you are giving them away "free" or selling them. And finally... I find it difficult to read your postings Jason and was wondering whether you suffer from dyslexia? They are so poorly constructed and to be honest don't create a very professional image of you or your organisation.

What was the deal today with David Warner? Did he insist on dedicating all autographs, as he has done for previous events.

Thanks Dave!

Hi, Would it be possible to have some clarification about which signers will be appearing on what days? I've read conflicting information that some are signing over the whole weekend - but in reality they are only going to be at the event for one day. Ste

Are all of the Oompa Loompa actors appearing on both days?

I met Peter at an event a few years ago and was rather disappointed that he was only signing items using his initials. He has a rather nice full signature, which he used to use if you wrote to him through the mail.

It's all very confusing this business about some actors at shows refusing to do dedicated autographs and other actors performing cartwheels to makes sure that they do dedicate them so that you can't sell them on eBay. I think that if you are paying someone a fee to sign something (and lets face it £25 a time is a lot of money for most people, particularly when you think of what the minimum wage is) they should really do exactly what you want them to do. A lot of people don't realise that the signers are providing you with a service because you are paying them and in doing so they fall into the same category as plumber, electricians etc...