PaulArtist

hi, I also read in a local celebrity gossip magazine down here in Bournemouth called 'Compass' which states Sophia Loren and Penelope Cruz were spotted filming in Richmond recently

HI did you know Sophia Loren has been spotted in various locations in the UK at the moment filming her new role in 'Nine'? according to the forum on imdb... http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0875034/ would be fantastic if she could fit in an appearance at one the showmasters events Paul

Would love to see great actresses from the golden era, such as: Sophia Loren Raquel Welch Ursula Andress Elizabeth Taylor Jane Fonda Brigitte Bardot and the modern era: Bo Derek Salma Hayek Helen Mirren Angelina Jolie and for the ladies..... Mel Gibson!

how about a Page 3 con? with famous Page 3 girls of 70's and 80's - Linda Lusardi, Sam Fox, Sian Adey Jones etc? or perhaps a Carry On con? Jim Dale, Margaret Nolan, Barbara Windsor etc?

would be great to see the Bond girls back at Milton Keynes...I had the pleasure of working with Caroline Munro and Martine Beswick last time, they were so kind and friendly. other Bond girls would be great to see: Gloria Hendry - Live and Let Die Margaret Nolan - Goldfinger other stars: Louise English (Benny Hill) Raquel Welch Kate Winslet Jenny Agutter Frances Barber (Real Women) Bo Derek Helen Mirren Pan's People

Pele is in the UK next week, doing a charity footy match at Stoke City, with Gordon Banks, maybe he would be encouraged to do a signing if it was for charity? Also, with regard to another post about Bobby Charlton, I have heard a rumour he refuses to sign photos that have been signed by the other '66 players, he doesnt want to be associated with it, thats why he doesnt attend the reunion evenings and signings. Beckenbauer, Cruyff and Eusebio would be great ones to see... I'm not sure how much of a barrier that would be. I could be wrong but I think A1 sporting speakers supply most if not all the guests for Sportsmania. Certainly a good proportion of the guests are on their books and they maintain quite a visible presence at the show. I suspect though someone like Pele, if he agreed to do a public signing at all would probably be better suited to a more controlled environment like an Autographica.

I agree Pele would be an amazing guest to have. He could even be a main guest for Autographica or Collectormania, not just Sportsmania. I went to his book signing in Coventry a couple of years ago and people were queueing from 4am to meet him. It would probably cost a lot to get him over but if the entrance fee was increased slightly I am sure the costs could be recovered, every football fan in the country would surely want to meet him. However, I have heard he has signed a contract with A1 Sporting Speakers to only sign their merchandise http://www.a1sportingspeakers.com/signing_sessions.php but I dont know how long the contract is for.