Seska1
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I seem to have a clash/overlap with two paid talks on Sunday. I have tickets for both the Ian McD talk and the GOT talk but the end of Ian's seems to overlap the beginning of the GOT talk. Any advice on this? I wouldn't mind a clash causing me to miss some of a free talk but seems a bit unfair to have to choose when both are paid talks! Thanks.
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So happy about this announcement . Thank you. Looking forward to September :)
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There were a few things that need alot of improvement and alot of things which were done well
First to the negatives:
Queues: The Queue for talk tickets(also for photoshoots) on Friday night- I just wanted GoT talk tickets as I couldnt get them on the on-line shop. It took one and a hlaf hours to get to the top of that queue just to buy those tickets- surely that can be improved. The Saturday morning outside queue was a complete disaster as described in all the posts above. Wrong information given to me and others on 3 occasions by (non Showmasters) staff meant that we were in a huge queue on the wrong side of the building- when a guy arrived with a megaphone at the last minute telling everyone with prepaid tickets to move - it was chaotic. Then after re-queuing and following the snaking line around in an orderly way suddenly all the other queues turned around and charged the doors.It should be said however that Showmasters seemed to have responded very well to the complaints about this and the queues were so much better managed on Sunday but hopefully the experience will be remembered in order to prevent another Saturday like that at any other event.
Talks: Even though I was disappointed that there was a charge for talks I was prepared to pay for people from my favourite shows & especially someone rare like Gillian. The sound at the talks was very poor but the GoT guest s were great so it was a pity that their first talk was cut down to almost 20 minutes due to delay with technical issues at the start. The most disappointing talk and total waste of money for me was Gillians talk. It was impossible to hear and the same questions were asked over and over as well as a can I have a hug persistent questioner. What a waste of time for both Gillian and those who had paid. Last year Christopher Lamberts paid talk was really great especially as there was a compere and as a result we got to hear lots of interesting stories from such a legendary guest while they was still time at the end for a few questions from the audience. This really should have been the format at the Gillian talk.
Positives:
Fabulous friendly guests: Karl Urban stands out in particular taking a minute to greet everyone by name and have a short chat with everyone. I had to go back a second time on Sunday because he was so nice. I should also single out his guest assistant on Sunday. She was so friendly, calm, organised and relaxed and helped everything run smoothly. All Game of Thrones guests were also amazingly friendly and lovely.
Crew: As well as the lady with Karl on Sunday,there was a guy managing Photo Area B on Sunday who was an example of exactly how things should be done. As people approached he moved them (in a respectable) way to the correct place, called out clearly what was going on and by ticket numbers and kept the whole area organised. He was also genuinely concerned and was doing a great job. Other friendly crew people were Roxy in Holly's queue on Friday and Pooks with Mitch on Friday.
The Iron Throne: Great idea- more of the same please!
Upstairs gallery: This was a great area to chill out and rest while keeping and eye on all the activity below. Overall it was a good venue.
Thats my thoughts for what they are worth!
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As the outside UK on line orders closed last week- will I only be able to get talk tickets at the event or can I order these on line and pick up at the event?
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Thanks for the update Dave- so far so good!
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As he will be in London at the time could we please get Scott Bakula for EMS?
(I missed him last time
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I have been going to LFCC since 2005 and this was one of the best yet in my opinion.
Some things worked really well e.g.
1. Preview Night- excellent- a chance to get ahead on some autographs and more relaxed time to chat to guests and also get a feel for the venue before Saturday. It also meant getting a look at the dealers stalls cos that certainly wasn't possible on Saturday!!
2. Crew- amazing- this was my best experience ever with SM crew- It was a well oiled machine- everyone I encountered knew their stuff, were extremely helpful, friendly and calm even when there were minor issues and used their initiative to solve problems- very well done all around.
3. Virtual queuing for photoshoots- thank you for doing this- it was great to get an indication of when different numbers were being called rather than standing forever in a never ending queue for the big ones. Also it felt like a "reward" for buying tickets early on-line to get through first.
4. On-going Improvement day to day. On Saturday the talk queues were a bit of shambles and were getting in the way of the stalls and the throughfare around the toilets- by Sunday this was completely revamped and improved and ran far more smoothly.
5. Stunt show- amazing and added something extra and different to the show- more of this please!
Things to be improved:
1. The background noise can be distracting during the talks but also having a loud band etc. on during a talk e.g. the BTTF talk on Sunday, almost ruined it. It was difficult for the actors to hear the questions or the audience to hear the answers which was a shame.
2. It was great to see huge crowds on Saturday for the success of the show but it made getting between Photoshoot A and Photoshoot B areas a complete nightmare - more space and clear "travel through" areas would help if possible in future.
In summary - a fantastic weekend from which I take great memories, photos and autographs- well done Showmasters
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I voted for Ian Holm, Christopher Lee and Ewan McGregor but would pay those amounts to meet all the 6 guests listed.....
The highest amount I ever paid for an in person autograph was Mark Hamill in the USA but it was definitely worth it!
Im afraid to think how high I would go if Harrison Ford was ever to become a possible guest prospect!
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Thanks for that Count !I think that's very reasoned thinking !
I've just met Buzz, Alan Bean and Gene Cernan already but got individual pictures signed. I think I'll take my chances and get the book signed
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I am interested to clarify the situation with regard to signing a book and completion fees. It never occured to me that that would be seen as a completion of missions but I notice that phil252001UK mentions that he was charged when getting his book signed last year.
I was actually going to purchase a book on the Apollo missions this weekend to take along to Autographica but if there is a conpletion charges issue I may have to rethink it!
The completion fees only applies if that Astronaut is completing it (i.e. you already have 2 from Apollo 10 and Tom is the 3rd and is completeing it). So if the book is blank, there will be no issues of completion fees this weekend. "Maybe" in the future when you have more it may become an issue.
I have a multi-signed moon scape (one of Al Wordens) signed by about 12 Astronauts and so far I've not had the issue of completing a mission. Maybe just my bad luck
Hi TooTall
Thanks for the reply. I was aware I wouldnt have any completion fee this time around but was (somewhat over optimistically perhaps!) thinking of the "future". For example on a chapter about a particular Apollo mission if I get one person to sign it and then I am lucky enough to meet the other surviving member(s) of the crew to sign the same chapter but perhaps not the same page or picture- does that mean as each chapter of the book (about each mission ) is "completed" there will be a fee - i.e potentially 8 fees?
It is still very tempting to try to do this- it would be a fabulous thing to have even uncompleted without every possible signature. Im jealous of your 12 signatures!!
Elaine
PS thanks for schedule
*Edited to fix the Quote bit for you
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There will usually be crew completion costs as well, so for example if you had a mission specific picture, like an Apollo 10 crew photo, signed by John Young and Gene Cernan already then you wanted Tom Staffotrd to add his signature then there would be an additional cost. The exception to this seems to be if you have a generic multi signed item, like an earthrise picture or a book then the completion fees don't always apply. ..
I am interested to clarify the situation with regard to signing a book and completion fees. It never occured to me that that would be seen as a completion of missions but I notice that phil252001UK mentions that he was charged when getting his book signed last year.
I was actually going to purchase a book on the Apollo missions this weekend to take along to Autographica but if there is a conpletion charges issue I may have to rethink it!
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Any chance of some more men please...!!
Don't get me wrong...great line up so far, but would love some more men to cuddle with...I mean listen intently to!!!
I second the request for more men please!
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Thanks for your response Dave.
I was hoping in vain that there might be some schedules available early but it is perfectly understandable that you might leave it closer to all guests being announced (and I have no problem with more guests!!!). I think I will take the safe option and stay for two days - really don't want to miss some of the lectures by picking the wrong day!
I appreciate getting your quick answer because at least now having that knowledge I can make a decision.
See you there
Elaine
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Any idea when the schedule for photoshoots and lectures will be finalised please?
I am going to try to fly over and back on one day and need to know which day has the events which suit me best so that I can book my flights. Of course if it emerges that because of the spread of photoshoots and lectures that I have to stay overnight I will do that ,but obviously the sooner I know the situation the less expensive it will be!
Looks like a fabulous show this year. I look forward to your response
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Hi there
I'm not the person you are looking for but I recognised your description of yourself and wanted to say hi!
I sat beside you at Ben Browder talk and then we waited outside the WS talk as well when you did some impromtu stewarding!
I thought your questions to Bill were great and he certainly appreciated them- well done!!
Hope you got all your pictures back safely!
Elaine
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Mark Savela Visual Effects Supervisor on Stargate (currently on SGU) would be a fantastic behind the scenes guest.
I would be very interested in his kick ass (his description!) presentation on his work on Stargate and I'm sure there are other fans who would also be interested. He has heard alot of good things about Chevron and would love to attend an event!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0767535/
So how about it Mark and Jason?
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Fantastic news! He is such a LEGEND!
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This is such a great idea- I fully support it!
Hopefully TPTB will include it at Chevron
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Well done Jason and Mark!
This is great news!
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I am so disappointed too but and have tried to persuade him in a twitter message- maybe there is some hope yet....
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My Highlights of weekend
1. Leonard Nimoy- legend- it was a brief autograph encounter but he was lovely at photoshoot and enquired about my arm (in a cast) and wished me good healing- worth the cold etc. for that!
2. Tom Felton- a really nice guy- loved how nice he was to the little girls dressed up in Hogwarts uniforms who were in front of me in the autograph queue.
3. Nathan (who I will never grow tired of meeting)
, Ben (who made an effort to chat to every person good humouredly in spite of the fact that he was in the most bitterly cold area of the stadium!),Tony and Rachel (both very friendly and interested in chatting) and Alice (a lady) 4. Friendly and helpful crew- who kept everyone's spirits up in the queues- great to meet you all again!
5. Photos with guests- as usual Malcolm brings out the best
and 6. that cheese toastie and coffee in Asda which revived me on Saturday when the elements had almost defeated me!
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David Boreanaz
Kiefer Sutherland
Richard Dean Anderson
Samuel L. Jackson
Hugh Jackman
Christian Bale
Christopher Lee
Jimmy Smits
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Mine were:
Morena Baccarin: All the best
Mark Sheppard: lots of love
MC Gainey: Which one closed the pub? "Mr. Friendly"
Jamie Bamber: "Apollo"
John Rhys Davies: "for beautiful Elaine with love from" and "Sallah"
Michael Rosenbaum: "Lex Luther"
Michael Dorn: "Congratulations and I'm very proud of you........."
Great weekend and super guests!
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Leaving now!
See you all there
LFCC Schedule - UPDATE 3!
in London Film and Comic Con 2014
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Hi QS
Thanks for mini FAQ. Does the same ticket swap apply to two paid for talks which have overlap i.e. GOT (superstage) and Ian MacD (main stage) on Sunday?