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Add a Millie Gibson photoshoot to my list. Hopefully will meet Tom Savini as well unless he cancels again.

Just photoshoots with Ncuti Gatwa and Richard Dreyfuss as it stands right now.

Bit of a broad answer to be honest as it depends on the guest and the length of the quote. Personally if the quote is more than a few words I tend to write it down or have it typed / screenshotted so there's no mistakes. I think certainly with a headliner who might be very busy you're less like to get a quote but if they are giving them keep it small I'd say.

No Ernie cancelled a little while ahead of the event.

This is the first Summer LFCC that I've not attended in over 10 years as the guest list didn't appeal to me personally. That said, had there not been any cancellations I'd have only had 2 names as opposed the 10+ names of years gone by. Funny I've been talking to friends about this as we're all in the position that we only want to get the odd name here and there now. Perhaps it's just an age thing. A lot of the guests that get booked are for shows I simply don't watch, and it's designed for a new generation of convention goers. Whether or not they will spend the same amount of money like the previous generation only time will tell but it is interesting to read that it appeared to a quieter summer show from years gone by. I think the generational thing may also reflect in this fan forums decline. I dare say it's easier and more convenient for people to do things on social media platforms now as opposed to logging into fan forums. I maybe wrong on all of the above and apologies for my ramblings, just thought I'd throw my two cents in for what it's worth. I certainty hope that SM do improve as I've not been to the last few major shows and that's a shame as I really used to like the experience.

Just adding this here as I've not seen it posted in the forum by Showmasters themselves but due to health reasons, Kirsten is unable to join us this weekend. All tickets will automatically roll over to her new appearance at LFCC Spring. If you're unable to attend, please email Showmasters by 1st December 2022.

The Elizabeth Line is definitely an option then as it runs through Heathrow and Paddington. You can download a timetable here and it does look like they run Sundays as well. https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/elizabeth-line-timetables

Depending on where you're coming from and as long as it's operational on a Sunday you could consider the Elizabeth Line as well as that also goes to all the Heathrow Terminals.

Nothing has changed in that regard as the virtual ticket system still exists. The only main difference is if any of your guests have diamond pass options. If they do then the grouped (or batch numbers) for the diamond passes will go first before the general virtual ticket holders.

I wouldn't be so sure they have a "Monopoly" as much as they used to. Over the recent years there have been other similar sized organisations / quality of guests pop up. Showmasters isn't the single big player any more.

Considering one of the threads was actually their statement about the situation just speaks volumes. Also deleting the Covid thread warning people that they caught it at the show it pretty poor form as well in my opinion.

I left for lunch but got to go back in for a photoshoot towards the end of the day. I'm keeping everything crossed that I can get back in as I'm seeing a lot of horror stories on social media.

At the autograph table it's business as usual. Some guests are wearing masks some are not but I didn't notice anything out if the ordinary. Didn't notice any dividing screens for any of the photoshoots either. Depending on the guest will depend on if they touch you for a handshake etc. Didn't notice big distances between you and the guest but didn't seem many people's pictures in fairness.

Posted by Showmasters overnight: Unfortunately, due to a change in schedule, Lauren Mary Kim is unable to join us for tomorrow. She'll be joining us all day Sunday, all photoshoot tickets for Lauren will be able to be redeemed on Sunday.

The following was posted by Showmasters overnight: Unfortunately, we've just been informed that Iain De Caestecker is unable to join us for LFCC this weekend. His agent, Hamilton Hodell, has sent a message from Iain - "To those planning on coming along to see me this weekend, I’m afraid I have some sad news. Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, I unfortunately am no longer able to attend. I am absolutely gutted and hope to meet you all in person soon. Love Iain." Iain will be joining us for Saturday at London Comic Con Winter and tickets will automatically roll over. If you're unable to attend in November, please email in by 15th July and a voucher will be issued.