King Steve Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Spoilers from episodes which havent even aired in the US yet had been posted, so much of this topic had to be cleared up. Anything that hasn't aired on UK TV about a guest is still a spoiler, even though many like myself follow the US episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon-snowglobe Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'll take whoever I can get although I'd like to see Dania Ramirez because I have one of her Costume Cards from season 2 and it would be kind of cool to get it signed. so when you say costume card you meen you got her whole outfit right? Surely you could fit two of her outfits on one card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethyBoo Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'm really happy with the line up so far, a really different mix... I would love to see n meet Jack Coleman please? Or if the Angels can work their magic, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Zachary Quinto!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_G Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 (edited) I totally agree with BethyBoo on all counts!! Edited October 22, 2008 by Miss_G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianferris Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 eric roberts he has done a convention in the us(and julias brother)and probably parkmans dad would be cool Eric Roberts would be quality, he was great in "Best Of The Best 1 + 2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_mk Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'm not saying you don't have a right to an opinion, but posts like this kind of make me uncomfortable. We're putting a price on how much somebody's personality is worth (as opposed to putting a price on an autograph at signing cons) and I guess it bothers me that people think certain guests are worthless. These are all guests who have had a significant role to play in the series in some way. It's not like we're getting "the guy who played the fourth crowd member from the left in the park scene". I don't agree with you. Personality has nothing to do with it. It has to do with star power and is the reason why actors like Tom Cruise get paid more per movie than others, because they attract a bigger audience. Doesn't mean that Tom is a nicer person, or more interesting than any other actor, just means that more people would be willing to pay and go see him. In Heroes, people watch the show for characters like Hiro, Sylar, Claire, etc. Yes, the show wouldn't be half as good without character like Ando and Mrs Bennet, but if the show was JUST about them, it would have a fraction of the viewers. That's why an event needs a good mix of supporting characters as well as the big, lead characters and that's what we're missing a bit so far. My other concern is that so far, we've got characters who never even shared scenes together and characters who have only had a few scenes in teh show, which I fear will make the talks a little trickier. Again, I guess that's where I'm different. I'd absolutely meet all of these guests if there were at a Collectormania, or LFACC, or somewhere else. Just like I'm going to meet others elsewhere, including some who are definitely FAR smaller parts than anyone appearing here. As would I.... however, I WOULDN'T get photo tickets for them, I wouldn't expect them to be more than £10-£15 per auto and I certainly wouldn't pay out on a gold ticket to meet them. I realise some people have reasons for early bookings etc, and so it's not entirely in their hands, but it's not a wise move ever buying a ticket dependent on main cast from anything. But after the huge success of Eclipse 1, we were told (and had good reason to assume) that this event would surpass it. In my opinion, we had a better line up of characters at the first event, by some distance (I base this on popularity of the characters and the amount of screen time their characters have). I don't doubt that some of the actors/actresses are lovely people and will be interesting, but this isn't so much about the actors/actresses as it is about getting close to people portraying our FAVOURITE characters. I'm just glad some people are reconsidering their stance on early booking of tickets, for their own financial stability at least. I'm not, because this is bad for SM/ME. The more people who buy tickets early, the better idea they have of how much they have to spend on guests (there's a thread in The Hub section where Mark or Jason confirms this). I bought a gold ticket early (Gold #2) because I trust SM to get the best guests and I don't feel they've been successful on this occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 22, 2008 If the show was JUST about Ando and Mrs Bennett etc, then by default they'd be main cast, and we'd have a lot of happier people I think we'll be fine with the talks - in the end, it's not like the talks are THAT long, and there's plenty of stuff to cover .. especially when you factor in other shows and movies that they've done, which can be asked about I'm sure. Whether they've appeared in many scenes together or not, they still share the same cast experiences etc. There'll be plenty to link it all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_mk Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 If the show was JUST about Ando and Mrs Bennett etc, then by default they'd be main cast, and we'd have a lot of happier people I think we'll be fine with the talks - in the end, it's not like the talks are THAT long, and there's plenty of stuff to cover .. especially when you factor in other shows and movies that they've done, which can be asked about I'm sure. Whether they've appeared in many scenes together or not, they still share the same cast experiences etc. There'll be plenty to link it all together. My point is, if it was JUST about Mrs Bennet and Ando, then the show would probably not exist, because it would be a show about a couple of sidekicks and wouldn't be that interesting and therefore probably not as popular. As for the talks.... were you at Lockdown? Now while I'm not suggesting that we're in anything like that much trouble, the talks bordered on painful, because they weren't actually in the show that much and therefore couldn't really talk about it. Now while these guests have been in a wide variety of films/shows, I'm going to hear people talk about Heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 22, 2008 But after the huge success of Eclipse 1, we were told (and had good reason to assume) that this event would surpass it. In my opinion, we had a better line up of characters at the first event, by some distance (I base this on popularity of the characters and the amount of screen time their characters have). I don't doubt that some of the actors/actresses are lovely people and will be interesting, but this isn't so much about the actors/actresses as it is about getting close to people portraying our FAVOURITE characters. And surely most of us know that it's ALL down to schedules etc. You know as well as I do that they can't guarantee that a guest list can be surpassed. They can work on the parties, and the other things, but when it comes down to the guest list there's just too many other things that can mess with it. It's simple hype from an organiser, which I respect but also take with a pinch of salt. I absolutely believe they want to make each event bigger and better than the last, but I also recognise that it's not entirely under their control, and so I don't believe it until I see it. I don't think anyone can assume the next event will be great based on a successful first one, simply because we don't know whether things will all fall into place or not. It's something we can certainly hope for, but not anything anyone can guarantee, even with the best of intentions. I'm not, because this is bad for SM/ME. The more people who buy tickets early, the better idea they have of how much they have to spend on guests (there's a thread in The Hub section where Mark or Jason confirms this). I bought a gold ticket early (Gold #2) because I trust SM to get the best guests and I don't feel they've been successful on this occasion. I see it just as a wake up call for some people in terms of being realistic about the way things get organised. Eclipse 1 was a solid start because people were available. Eclipse 2 has a fine guest list which doesn't live up to the original in most peoples eyes. Does this mean SM/ME are incapable of putting together a strong lineup again? Absolutely not. Truth is Eclipse 3 has just as much of a chance of delivering on an E1 level OR an E2 level. No one knows. I trust them to try and get the best guests .. that's the difference I think. With the best will in the world, they can't force actors to attend if the schedules don't work out, and that's not something I blame them for at all. So in the end, I absolutely believe they'll do what they can, but I respect the fact they have to work within a very fragile industry as such. Re: talks - yes I was, and indeed I do see where you're coming from. I would hope in comparison (just from looking at the lineup) that we'll get better results, but I guess we'll see. I know it has to be primarily Heroes, but I wouldn't be surprised to see other stuff slipped in towards the end if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_mk Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I see it just as a wake up call for some people in terms of being realistic about the way things get organised. Eclipse 1 was a solid start because people were available. Eclipse 2 has a fine guest list which doesn't live up to the original in most peoples eyes. Does this mean SM/ME are incapable of putting together a strong lineup again? Absolutely not. I never said they were incapable of getting a good line up, you only have to look at events likle the last LFaCC to see that simply is not true. So you think people should learn from this and not book tickets until they have more visibility of the line-up and if there were people they want to meet? You understand how bad that would be for SM/ME? IF I had not bought a gold ticket at E1 and had waited, then I would have bought a standard tciket for this event (Possibly even just a day ticket if they exist.) I'm not alone in that either. Perhaps you're right, perhaps I'll wait until much closer to the event to buy a ticket.... of course if lots of people do that, then SM/ME have less money to use to GET guests and you're on a slippery slope. Money Early = more/better guests = more money Less money Early = less guests = less money Do you see how it's cyclical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 so with one guest lest and were voting none main cast then... Thomas Dekker i think :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Clea Duvall would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acdfolk Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Clea Duvall would be great. I will take a break from my fangirl shallowness to second that, and also cast a vote to Leonard Roberts and Matthew John Armstrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure.Evil. Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'd like to meet Adrian Pasdar, I know he is main cast, but it doesn't hurt to try! Failing that Dana Davis would make me very happy, I really loved Monica in Season 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovbug Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Clea Duvall would be great. I will take a break from my fangirl shallowness to second that, and also cast a vote to Leonard Roberts and Matthew John Armstrong. I was dissapointed with Leonard Roberts, he seemed down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Clea Duvall would be great. I will take a break from my fangirl shallowness to second that, and also cast a vote to Leonard Roberts and Matthew John Armstrong. I was dissapointed with Leonard Roberts, he seemed down I'll agree with that... he was just a bit meh... uninterested really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selby Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I feel exactly the same I don't no if it was because he was nervous or what not but he didn't seem happy when George next to him was amazing and i loved his talk so he would be great at e2. George for E2!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikstar1989 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 would love Dana, Adrian or CAITLINNNNNNN but then im happy with who we have atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acdfolk Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Clea Duvall would be great. I will take a break from my fangirl shallowness to second that, and also cast a vote to Leonard Roberts and Matthew John Armstrong. I was dissapointed with Leonard Roberts, he seemed down I'll agree with that... he was just a bit meh... uninterested really... Oh? Huh. =/ Well, then, seconding Pure.Evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2008 Turtle or no one. And don't even think of bringing an imposter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Turtle or no one. And don't even think of bringing an imposter. I htik im just gunna buy you a pet turtle for x-mas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2008 I don't want A turtle THE turtle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Ok..Kidnap it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiieee_x Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 i love turtles anyway.... does anyone know when we will get given the schedule of whats going to happen on each of the days?? just wandering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2008 Probably like a week before the event or a couple of days before. They leave it as late as possible so it's pretty final Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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