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How do you play a character fighting to belong to two worlds? In the SyFy Channel series “Being Human“, actor Sam Witwerhas to do just that as Aidan, a 207-year old vampire who is struggling to fit in in the human world. And when we say struggling, we mean it.
By day, Aidan is a hospital employee determined to appear as normal as possible to the outside world; in reality, he is struggling with his vampire side for dominance, while also being best friends/roommates with werewolf Josh (played bySam Huntington) and a recently departed ghost, Sally (played by Meaghan Rath). Not exactly the stuff “normal” is made of.
When last seen, Aidan found himself an unwilling pawn in the quest for vampire dominance by his maker, Bishop (played by Mark Pellegrino). The decisions Aidan makes will have not only have huge consequences for himself, but also the people he loves, as he continues to fight to be the person he wants to be, not what others try to make him.
Witwer recently joined his two co-stars at Dragon*Con, a multi-genre fan convention held annually in Atlanta, for Q&A sessions, photo ops and autograph sessions for thousands of fans. Examiner.com got a chance to speak with him to find out what makes Aidan tick, and what fans can expect from Season 2, which will premiere in January 2012.
Hanako Ricks, Examiner.com: Hi, this is Hanako Ricks with Examiner.com and again, I’m here live at Dragon*Con 2011.This time I have Sam Witwer, from the SyFy Channel’s “Being Human”. Hi Sam, how are you?
Sam Witwer: Hello! How are you?
HR: Good! How are you enjoying your Draogn*Con experience so far?
SW: It’s been really, really cool. I wish I had a chance to walk around and see more stuff, but it’s been great. All the enthusiasm from everyone who’s been enjoying the show, it’s been quite heartening.
HR: Great. Okay, I asked this question of Meaghan earlier, um, how did you hear about the project and how did you get involved?
SW: Well I, I was just – apparently they were looking for Aidan for a long time and they were having a real hard time casting him, and so I guess the uh, casting director who cast me in “Smallville” was basically like, “Why have we not seen Sam Witwer for this?” So they just called me up, and wanted to have me come in and read.
HR: And what was it that attracted you to the role?
SW: It’s an irresistable role. The fact that really, I didn’t necessarily you know, I read a few pages and saw that it was a vampire show. I’m like “well we have 15 vampire shows, we don’t need another one”. But then as I read it, I realized oh, this is a show about a man who’s battling addiction.; that’s cool. I really like that.
HR: Yeah, I – in your panels, you talked about approaching the characters from the human standpoint…
SW: Totally.
HR: …instead of the supernatural part.
SW: As people.
HR: Do you think that makes a difference with how the show is portrayed?
SW: I think it does. Yes. Absolutely. Because I mean, these – you know, we are. We’re making a show about people and their frailties and these are all – these vampire, werewolf, ghost things, they’re all metaphors for things that people deal with in real life. These are metaphors, so we really should approach from, you know, the human aspect first. It’s not to say we don’t give the werewolf, vampire stuff its due. I mean I spend a lot of time thinking about what it would be like to be 207 years old, you know? And I put a lot of effort into like, re-inventing the character in different time periods. For example, in this season we go to the 30′s.So we meet Aidan in the 30′s, and he’s a very, very different, strange, strange Aidan that we don’t know and uh, I kind of played it like this is him in his absolute prime.
HR: Do you like going back to the past?
SW: Love it.
HR: Okay, because it gives you a different angle to work from.
SW: Totally.Yeah, and we just keep adding cool layers to the character. I really dig it.
HR: Okay, so what’s next for Aidan, without giving too much away for Season 2?
SW: What’s next for Aidan? Well, trouble…ah, backsliding. Danger, suspense, love, sex, all kinds of stuff. (Turns to camera) You should tune in!
HR: Which is par for the course for Aidan.
SW: Yeah, it’s just what he does. Yeah.
HR: Okay, well I thank you for taking the time to talk to me, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the Con.
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the show yet, you can watch full episodes via the official website, or you can wait until November when the DVD is scheduled to be released.
“Being Human” airs at 9pm on Monday nights on the SyFy Channel. Season 2 will premiere in January 2012.
On the SyFy Channel series “Being Human” he plays Josh, the overly-cautious, somewhat insecure werewolf trying desperately to hide in life’)s background in order to avoid revealing his secret. In real life his portrayer, actor Sam Huntington, couldn’t be more the opposite.
In person, Huntington is funny, friendly, and generally seems to have a good time – all of the time.
Whether he is by himself or wreaking havoc during a Q&A session with his two co-stars, Sam Witwer and Meaghan Rath, Huntington makes it very clear that he loves his job, and his co-stars.
Huntington took a few minutes in-between greeting fans at this past weekend’s Dragon*Con convention in Atlanta to speak with me about his love for the show, his character and co-stars.
“Being Human” tells the story of three unlikely roommates: Josh, a hospital orderly who is also a werewolf; Aidan (Witwer), a fellow hospital employee who becomes Josh’s closest friend on account of his own secret (vampire); and Sally (Rath), a displaced ghost who finds herself an unwanted – but then welcome – roommate to the guys when they move into the brownstone in which she died. What follows is an unlikely friendship between the three which turns out to be what is probably the most normal thing in their lives.
Hanako Ricks, Examiner.com: Hi this is Hanako Ricks with Examiner.com,and I am here at Dragon*Con 2011 with Sam Huntington from the SyFy Channel’s “Being Human”.Hi Sam, how are you?
Sam Huntington: Hi, hi.
HR: You totally photobombed that picture of me and Witwer.
SH: Yeah.
HR: But it was great.
SH: Yeah, that was the idea, yeah. But see he did it to me like, 100 times today.
HR: So I heard.
SH: So he can take one. And I apologize, because he was with you. But I’m in there now.
HR: No, it’s fine. It was a great picture, it was a great picture.
SH: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, totally.
HR: So, Dragon*Con.
SH: Yeah.
HR: Your panels.
SH: Yeah.
HR: Hilarious.
SH: Thank you.
HR: Is the chemistry between you and Meaghan and Sam like that all the time?
SH: Yeah.
HR: Really?
SH: Literally.
HR: So you guys weren’t faking it?
SH: No, no, no.
HR: Oh that’s great!
SH: That’s why we get off on those tangents. We can do that all day long.
HR: But it’s great because it shows that you guys really enjoy being here and interacting with the fans.
SH: Yeah, yeah it’s nice. I feel like – I mean, we love each other so much and I want people to see that and know that.
HR: Oh that’s great. Okay, so, Being Human…
SH:Yeah.
HR: You play Josh the werewolf.
SH: I do
HR: How did you find out about this role and what drew you to Josh?
SH: It was a very traditional audition process in L.A. Um, I had to audition for it a bunch of times, it’s just I think they were uncertain what they wanted for the role, so um, I really lucked out – I was the right guy for the job. So,um, and here we are and I’m still feeling so lucky.
HR: Okay, and Josh’s storyline kind of went on some highs and lows last season…
SH: Yeah, yeah
HR: Endng with the big cliffhanger of Nora being pregnant…
SH: What’s happening with Nora, yeah yeah yeah
HR: …and so, are we gonna see more of that in season 2? Are we gonna find out more about what’s going on? Is their relationship gonna develop?
SH: Oh yeah, that’s a lot of what Josh’s plot is in season 2.
HR: And you mentioned there’s gonna be more werewolves this season.
SH: Yeah. Yeah yeah yeah. Different…types of werewolves.
HR: So it’s not just your basic, everyday thing?
SH: Well they…I can’t really elaborate, but it’s really amazing, yeah. You will like it, I promise.
HR: Okay, and you said the DVD is coming out in November?
SH: November.
HR: Tell us what we can expect on the DVD.
SH: I actually don’t really know. I’m hoping to get like, an advanced copy of it so we can tell you guys what’s gonna be on it. But I think there will probably be some deleted scenes, there’s definitely a lot of behind the scenes footage – lots! I think like an hour plus of behind the scenes stuff and interviews that we did throughout the season. I’m hoping there’s gonna be a killer gag reel on it, that’s always my favorite part of a DVD.
HR: There should be. If there’s not, that would be a crime.
SH: I agree.
HR: After what I’ve seen this weekend, that would be a crime.
SH: It’s a little crazy. Um, um you’ll see that those antics are just what we do, and uh, and yeah sooo, yeah. I think it’s – beyond that it’s just the show.
HR: Okay, well the show is great. I love it, and our fans – the fans love it.
SH: Thank you, thank you.
HR: And we’re looking forward to seeing more of you in season two.
SH: We’re looking forward to seeing more of you.
HR: Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me.
SH: Thank you, come here. Oh my gosh, Examiner.
HR: Thank you.
SH: Thank you so much.
“Being Human” airs on the SyFy Channel on Monday nights at 9pm. The second season will begin in January 2012.
On the SyFy Channel series “Being Human” he plays Josh, the overly-cautious, somewhat insecure werewolf trying desperately to hide in life’)s background in order to avoid revealing his secret. In real life his portrayer, actor Sam Huntington, couldn’t be more the opposite.
In person, Huntington is funny, friendly, and generally seems to have a good time – all of the time.
Whether he is by himself or wreaking havoc during a Q&A session with his two co-stars, Sam Witwer and Meaghan Rath, Huntington makes it very clear that he loves his job, and his co-stars.
“Being Human” tells the story of three unlikely roommates: Josh, a hospital orderly who is also a werewolf; Aidan (Witwer), a fellow hospital employee who becomes Josh’s closest friend on account of his own secret (vampire); and Sally (Rath), a displaced ghost who finds herself an unwanted – but then welcome – roommate to the guys when they move into the brownstone in which she died. What follows is an unlikely friendship between the three which turns out to be what is probably the more normal thing in their lives.
Huntington took a few minutes in-between greeting fans at this past weekend’s Dragon*Con convention in Atlanta to speak about his love for the show, his character and co-stars.
HR: Hi this is Hanako Ricks with Examiner.com,and I am here at Dragon*Con 2011 with Sam Huntington from the SyFy Channel’s “Being Human”.Hi Sam, how are you?
SH: Hi, hi.
HR: You totaly photobombed that picture of me and Witwer.
SH: Yeah.
HR: But it was great.
SH: Yeah, that was the idea, yeah. But see he did it to me like, 100 times today.
HR: So I heard.
SH: So he can take one. And I apologize, because he was with you. But I’m in there now.
HR: No, it’s fine. It was a great picture, it was a great picture.
SH: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, totally.
HR: So, Dragon*Con.
SH: Yeah.
HR: Your panels.
SH: Yeah.
HR: Hilarious.
SH: Thank you.
HR: Is the chemistry between you and Meaghan and Sam like that all the time?
SH: Yeah.
HR: Really?
SH: Literally.
HR: So you guys weren’t faking it?
SH: No, no, no.
HR: Oh that’s great!
SH: That’s why we get off on those tangents. We can do that all day long.
HR: But it’s great because it shows that you guys really enjoy being here and interacting with the fans.
SH: Yeah, yeah it’s nice. I feel like – I mean, we love each other so much and I want people to see that and know that.
HR: Oh that’s great. Okay, so, Being Human…
SH: Yeah.
HR: You play Josh the werewolf.
SH: I do
HR: How did you find out about this role and what drew you to Josh?
SH: It was a very traditional audition process in L.A. Um, I had to audition for it a bunch of times, it’s just I think they were uncertain what they wanted for the role, so um, I really lucked out – I was the right guy for the job. So,um, and here we are and I’m still feeling so lucky.
HR: Okay, and Josh’s storyline kind of went on some highs and lows last season…
SH: Yeah, yeah
HR: Endng with the big cliffhanger of Nora being pregnant…
SH: What’s happening with Nora, yeah yeah yeah
HR:…and so, are we gonna see more of that in season 2? Are we gonna find out more about what’s going on? Is their relationship gonna develop?
SH: Oh yeah, that’s a lot of what Josh’s plot is in season 2.
HR: And you mentioned there’s gonna be more werewolves this season.
SH: Yeah. Yeah yeah yeah. Different…types of werewolves.
HR: So it’s not just your basic, everyday thing?
SH: Well they…I can’t really elaborate, but it’s really amazing, yeah. You will like it, I promise.
HR: Okay, and you said the DVD is coming out in November?
SH: November.
HR: Tell us what we can expect on the DVD.
SH: I actually don’t really know. I’m hoping to get like, an advanced copy of it so we can tell you guys what’s gonna be on it. But I think there will probably be some deleted scenes, there’s definitely a lot of behind the scenes footage – lots! I think like an hour plus of behind the scenes stuff and interviews that we did throughout the season. I’m hoping there’s gonna be a killer gag reel on it, that’s always my favorite part of a DVD.
HR: There should be. If there’s not, that would be a crime.
SH: I agree.
HR: After what I’ve seen this weekend, that would be a crime.
SH: It’s a little crazy. Um, um you’ll see that those antics are just what we do, and uh, and yeah sooo, yeah. I think it’s – beyond that it’s just the show.
HR: Okay, well the show is great. I love it, and our fans – the fans love it.
SH: Thank you, thank you.
HR: And we’re looking forward to seeing more of you in season two.
SH: We’re looking forward to seeing more of you.
HR: Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me.
SH: Thank you, come here. Oh my gosh, Examiner.
HR: Thank you.
SH: Thank you so much.
Photo of me with Meaghan Rath and Sam Huntington from the SyFy series "Being Human"
Dragon*Con, the annual multi-genre fan convention that takes place every Labor Day weekend, has come and gone until next year.
As part of my assignment with Examiner.com, I had a chance to briefly speak one-on-one with Meaghan Rath, one of the stars for the hit SyFy Channel series, “Being Human“. The show, which is an American adaptation of the U.K. series by the same name, is about three supernatural beings – a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost – who have all become roommates sharing a Boston brownstone. Rath plays the recently departed Sally, a ghost who begins the season trapped in the home with no idea of how she became a ghost in the first place. Over the season, it is revealed that she is actually a murder victim, having been pushed down the stairs (by accident) during an argument with her irrationally jealous fiance, Danny. Along the way to discovering the truth, Sally begins to learn how to exist in the human world as best she can, with the help of roommates Aidan (the vampire) and Josh (the werewolf). At the end of the season, Sally makes a choice between her destiny and her friends, that will have emotional consequences for her to deal with in season two, which premieres January 2012.
Hanako Ricks, Examiner.com: Hi, this is Hanako Ricks with Examiner.com and I am speaking live from Dragon*Con 2011 with Meaghan Rath, one of the stars of “Being Human”. Hi Meaghan.
Meaghan Rath: Hi!
HR: Thank you for speaking with us today.
MR: Of course! I’m happy to.
HR: Is this your first Dragon*Con?
MR: It is.
HR: It is, and how are you feeling about it.
MR: Uh, clearly I’m feeling pretty great about it. (laughs)
HR: Oh yes, you got your wings today.
MR: I’m in the spirit. Uh yeah, it’s been amazing. It’s so nice to talk to the all the fans and have fun. We’re having a good time.
HR: Yeah, you guys look like you’re having fun. So, Being Human is a television show about a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost who are all roommates. How did you hear about the project and how did you get involved?
MR:Uh, I got the material from my agents and I – I never, I wasn’t aware of the U.K. series at all, and so I went home and I read the first few scripts, which is what they gave us and instantly fell in love with it. Fell in love with the character and uh, just knew that I had to be a part of it, and I worked my ass off to get it. Yeah.
HR: Without being too spoilery, because I know you guys have talked about a lot of changes coming in the second season, can you tell us a little about what to expect from your character for the next season?
MR: Um, I would say that it’s a lot darker, if you can imagine that. And um, I think we’re gonna see a lot of Sally exploring the afterlife, and the consequences of missing her door and what that means.
HR: And is Danny like – will we see him at all in the second season?
MR: I don’t know, I cannot confirm or deny.
HR: Okay. Well I thank you for taking a few minutes out of your busy time to speak with us, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the Con.
MR: No problem. Thank you, you too.
HR: Thank you.
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the show yet, you can watch full episodes via the official website, or you can wait until November when the DVD is scheduled to be released.
“Being Human” airs at 9pm on Monday nights on the SyFy Channel.
Dragon*Con begins in Atlanta on Friday, and for this Grown-Up Fangirl, this year is shaping up to be the best since I began attending back in 2007.
All of my favorites will be there: guests/panels on “Supernatural“, “True Blood”, “The Vampire Diaries“, “Being Human“, and of course, Harry Potter. I have the privilege again this year of attending on a media pass, representing Examiner.com (I am the Atlanta Sci-Fi Movies and Atlanta Sci-Fi TV Examiner), and I will also have a chance to display my love for Harry Potter by sitting on two panels this year: Harry Potter: From Page to Screen (Friday 8:30pm), and The Hero’s Journey of Neville Longbottom (Saturday 1pm). Both panels are part of the Young Adult Literature track; stop by and say hi!
Also, I have received an invite to one of the press conferences being held for Jim Beaver, who plays Bobby Singer on “Supernatural”. This will be my first press conference, and I’m very excited at the opportunity.
You can look below to see what panels I will be attending, and if you have any burning questions for any of the stars, please let me know and I’ll try to get your answers posted.
Supernatural guests: Jim Beaver (Bobby), Mark A. Sheppard (Crowley), Misha Collins (Castiel), Samantha Ferris (Ellen Harvelle), Julie McNiven (Anna) and Christopher Heyerdahl (Alistair)
True Blood guests: Kristen Bauer van Straten (Pam), Jim parrack (Hoyt Fortenberry), Joe Manganiello (Alcide Herveaux), and Denis O’Hare (Russell Edgington); Charlaine Harris will also be there (author of The Southern Vampire Series, the books upon which “True Blood” is based)
Being Human guests: Sam Witwer (Aiden), Sam Huntington (Josh) and Meaghan Rath (Sally)
The Vampire Diaries guests: Sara Canning (Jenna), David Anders (John Gilbert) and Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood)
Harry Potter guest: Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy)
If you are a reader of the blog and will be at Dragon*Con, please let me know…I love meeting new people face-to-face. You can message me here or via Twitter.
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Every Labor Day weekend, about 40,000 people crowd the streets and take over the hotels of downtown Atlanta to meet friends, celebrities, cosplay and totally geek out. Ticket information can be found on the official website.
You can read more about my experiences at Dragon*Cons past at this link.
That rustle of excitedness you hear is the sound of thousands of geeks, nerds, gamers, fanboys/fangirls and other fandom enthusiasts preparing for what is probably the largest geek party in the United States, and Dragon*Con looms closer.
Taking place in the downtown streets of Atlanta, Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Every Labor Day weekend, about 40,000 people crowd the streets and take over the hotels of downtown Atlanta to meet friends, celebrities, cosplay and totally geek out. Spanning the lobbies, convention spaces and streets of five hotels, there is literally something for everyone at Dragon*Con.
Fans of Joss Whedon and/or the Stargate culture (SG-1, Atlantis and Universe) will find whole tracks dedicated to those two sub-genres (Whedonverse and Stargate: Multiverse, respectively), while those who mourn the loss of shows such as LOST, V: The Series, and Battlestar Galactica can do so alongside other fans of those now defunct, but still loved shows during panels such as “BSG Universe: Evolution”, “V: Find Your Bliss”, or “Lost: One Year Later”.
Dragon*Con will take place Friday – Monday Labor Day weekend; most programming will begin around 10 am with the exception of Saturday, when the annual Dragon*Con Parade will take place. Host hotels include the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Hilton Atlanta, Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, and the Westin Peachtree Plaza. Full details on fan tracks, celebrity guests, and membership (admission) costs can be found at the official website.
Well it looks like just about the entire population of Mystic Falls is coming to Atlanta!
Eyecon: Vampire Diaries, the Orlando-based fan convention for the popular CW series, has announced a few new guests that will appear at the October convention, scheduled for the weekend before Halloween at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel .
Credit: CW
Ian Somerhalder, who plays the older Salvatore brother Damon, has been confirmed to appear at the convention on Saturday, October 29. His appearance coincides with the first ever Ian Somerhalder Foundation event, “Empoweresqe“, which according to the website, seeks to “unite empowered women who will forever change the world”.
Joseph Morgan, who joined the cast in Season 2 as the much feared vampire/werewolf hybrid Klaus, has also been confirmed to appear. Fans of the show will remember that Klaus is the vampire who has been hunting for Katherine for centuries, and has now seemingly gained control over Stefan in exchange for saving Damon’s life. Morgan’s onscreen brother, Joseph Gillies, was confirmed to appear at the convention in early June. Gino Pesi, who played Klaus’s loyal warlock Maddox, has also been added to the guest list.
Jeremy (Stephen R. McQueen) will have plenty of ladies to keep him company during the convention! In addition to Katerina Graham (who plays Jeremy’s current love interest Bonnie), Kayla Ewell and Malese Jow – who play ex-girlfriends Vicki Donovan and Anna, respectively – have been added to the guest list. Both women, who were killed off towards the end of the premier season of the show, shocked viewers (and Jeremy too!) by re-appearing on the show during the finale for season two.
Credit: Malese Jow Official Facebook
Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2 will be held in Downtown Atlanta the weekend of Oct 28-30 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. Events will include a Celebrity Q&A, photo-op and autograph sessions, a Celebrity Banquet, a 60s themed dance (similar to the one in the season 2 episode “The Last Dance”), and a Mystic Falls Halloween party. There will also be fan panels, a dealer/vendor room, and a concert by musical guests The Nova Echo.
Ticket prices and sales for Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2 are available on the website at this link. “The Vampire Diaries” will return for season 3 at 8pm on September 15.
The guest list continues to grow for Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2, with another young cast member added for what is sure to be a fun event in Atlanta.
Bryton James, who played young warlock Luka in season 2, has been added to the guest list. He joins stars Nina Dobrev (Elena/Katherine), Kat Graham (Bonnie) and Daniel Gillies (Elijah) for the three-day event, which will take place Halloween weekend at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in Downtown Atlanta. This event will mark the second convention specific to “The Vampire Diaries” TV show, which has been filmed locally since its inception. Eyecon is most widely known for conventions based on the TV shows “Supernatural” and “True Blood” and for The Twilight Saga film series.
James joined the show in season 2 as newcomer Luka Martin, the son of a powerful warlock who was working with evil (?) vampire Elijah in order to secure release for his daughter Greta, whom he thought was being held captive by Elijah’s brother Klaus. Luka set out to get close to fellow witch Bonnie in an effort to get close to Elena (who Klaus was after), and in doing so added a brief triangle-like element to the Bonnie/Jeremy relationship that was developing. However, things didn’t quite work out well for Luka or the rest of the Martin family.
James can also be seen on the daytime soap “The Young and the Restless”, playing the character of Devon Hamilton. Fans of the 90′s sitcom “Family Matters” will also remember him as little Richie Crawford, cousin of the Winslow kids.
Eyecon’s events will include a Celebrity Q&A, photo-op and autograph sessions, a Celebrity Banquet, a 60s themed dance (similar to the one in the season 2 episode “The Last Dance”), and a Mystic Falls Halloween party. There will also be fan panels, a dealer/vendor room, and a concert by musical guests The Nova Echo.
Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2 will take place at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel October 28-30, 2011. Tickets levels and pricing information can be found at this link, and can now be purchased online via the official website.
After more than a week with no updates, Dragon*Con has added some fan favorites from two of the hottest current television series to the guest list.
And while you’re drooling over the photo at the left, I will shamelessly admit to adding this blog post with just a teensy bit of lust going on.
If you haven’t guessed by now, Joe Manganiello – who plays hot-blooded werewolf Alcide Herveaux on the HBO hit series “True Blood” – has been added to this year’s guest list for Dragon*Con 2011. This makes the third guest from the show, with Jim Parrack (Hoyt Fortenberry) having been added about a month ago, and Denis O’Hare (Russell Edgington, Vampire King of Mississippi), who was added back in April. Joe joined the show in season 2, and was quickly promoted to series regular for season 3. Expect for Alcide to play a larger role in the show, now that love interest Sookie is unattached. Season 4 of “True Blood” premieres June 26 on HBO.
Another fan favorite comes to Dragon*Con from the locally-filmed television series, “The Vampire Diaries”. Sara Canning, who plays Aunt Jenna on the show, has been confirmed to appear. SPOILER ALERT Jenna’s role on the show took a major, unforeseen turn in the last few episodes of the second season, beginning with her finding out that vampires exist to her being turned into one and eventually killed as part of Klaus’ ritual to become the first vampire/werewolf hybrid. Canning will be joined by fellow cast mate David Anders, who played John Gilbert on the show.
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Every Labor Day weekend, about 40,000 people crowd the streets and take over the hotels of downtown Atlanta to meet friends, celebrities, cosplay and totally geek out. Ticket information can be found on the official website.
You can read more about my experiences at Dragon*Cons past at this link.
Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2 is beginning to shape up pretty nicely in terms of celeberity guests, as actor Daniel Gillies has now been confirmed to join castmates Nina Dobrev and Katerina Graham when the convention descends upon Atlanta Halloween weekend.
Gillies plays the-Original-who-just-won’t-die vampire Elijah, who was last seen being killed by his powerful, hybrid brother Klaus in the season 2 finale. He will participate in a Q&A, photo op and autograph sessions, Banquet and Sixties Dance, according to the Eyecon website.
Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2 will be held in Downtown Atlanta the weekend of Oct 28-30 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. Events will include a Celebrity Q&A, photo-op and autograph sessions, a Celebrity Banquet, a 60s themed dance (similar to the one in the season 2 episode “The Last Dance”), and a Mystic Falls Halloween party. There will also be fan panels, a dealer/vendor room, and a concert by musical guests The Nova Echo.
Ticket sales for Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2 will begin on June 13 at noon; ticket prices and information can be found at this link. “The Vampire Diaries” will return for season 3 in the fall on The CW network; it will now air on Friday nights at 8pm, right before “Supernatural”.
The ladies are taking the lead for Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2, as Katerina Graham (Bonnie Bennett) joins the guest list for the popular fan convention, which returns to Atlanta in October.
Bonnie Bennett, a witch in Mystic Falls and best friend to Elena (Nina Dobrev) has found herself an unwilling ally to the vampires, in an effort to save Elena from whatever peril she happens to find herself in. Whether it’s original vampires/hybrids, werewolves, other witches or humans with bad intentions, Bonnie has evolved from a simple witch who can do minor tricks into a force to be reckoned with.
Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2 will be held in Downtown Atlanta the weekend of Oct 28-30 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. Events will include a Celebrity Q&A, photo-op and autograph sessions, a Celebrity Banquet, a 60s themed dance (similar to the one in the season 2 episode “The Last Dance”), and a Mystic Falls Halloween party. There will also be fan panels, a dealer/vendor room, and a concert by musical guests The Nova Echo. In addition to Katerina Graham, Nina Dobrev has been confirmed for this event. Other guest additions can be expected soon.
Ticket sales for Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2 will begin on June 13 at noon; ticket prices and information can be found at this link. “The Vampire Diaries” will return for season 3 in the fall on The CW network; it will now air on Friday nights at 8pm, right before “Supernatural”.
In response to the overwhelming popularity of its debut Vampire Diaries convention, Florida-based Eyecon Celebrity Conventions has announced plans for a second convention, Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2, to return to Atlanta Halloween weekend.
Seeing the need for a larger facility, Eyecon has chosen the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel as the venue for events which will include Celebrity Q&A, photo-op and autograph sessions, a Celebrity Banquet, a 60s themed dance (similar to the one in the season 2 episode “The Last Dance”), and a Mystic Falls Halloween party. There will also be fan panels, a dealer/vendor room, and a concert by musical guests The Nova Echo.
As the convention has just been recently announced, the only confirmed guest so far is Nina Dobrev, who brilliantly does double duty on the show as Elena Gilbert, the object of affection for both of the Salvatore Brothers, and as Katherine Pierce, the controlling vampire who is responsible for turning the brothers into vampires in the first place. The first Eyecon: Vampire Diaries convention included stars Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore), Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore), Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood), Stephen R. McQueen (Jeremy Gilbert) and Robert Pralgo (Mayor Lockwood).
Eyecon is not all about just fun and games, though. The event in March included a successful Blood Drive, and several auctions that benefitted the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, which focuses on restoring and protecting the environment.
Ticket sales for Eyecon: Vampire Diaries 2 will begin on June 13 at noon; ticket prices and information can be found at this link. “The Vampire Diaries” will return for season 3 in the fall on The CW network; it will now air on Friday nights at 8pm, right before “Supernatural”.
Wow! Looks like Atlanta will be a city of angels, demons, and hunters this September, as four more stars from the television show “Supernatural” has been added to the guest list for Dragon*Con 2011.
In addition to earlier announcements of guests Misha Collins (Castiel the Angel) and Mark A. Sheppard (Crowley the Demon), the updated Dragon*Con lineup now includes Jim Beaver, Samantha Ferris, Julie McNiven and Christopher Heyerdahl.
Beaver has become one of the favorites in a fandom well known for an almost obsessive fixation with the two main stars/characters, Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester) and Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester). As fellow hunter Bobby Singer, he has become the father figure, reluctant hero, and pain-in-the-ass needed to keep the Winchesters on their toes and constantly thinking in a profession where a stray thought can easily get you killed.
Bobby and Ellen in "My Heart Will Go On"
As the tough-as-nails-with-a-heart-of-gold hunter Ellen Harvelle, Samantha Ferris has become one of the very few females on the show that the fans actually like. The Supernatural fandom is known for their extreme dislike of female characters that “take away” from the storyline involving the brothers; Ellen and her daughter Jo are exceptions. Both Harvelle’s were killed in action during the latter part of season 5, although we have seen Ellen return (in the season 6 episode “My Heart Will Go On”).
Julie McNiven’s Anna was the fallen angel; one of the first that Dean and Sam would encounter who’d convince the brothers that angels do indeed exist. Once an ally (and lover to Dean), she quickly changed sides once she regained her wings, going back in time to try to kill the brothers’ parents in a misguided attempt to prevent the Apocolypse. Needless to say, her character did not last much longer after that; no one survives for very long once the Winchesters have you on their hit-list.
Christopher Heyerdahl only appeared in three episodes in season 5, but made his mark known as the demon Alistair, who was responsible for Dean’s punishment/torture during his time trapped in Hell. Heyerdahl is also well-known for appearing on “Stargate Atlantis”, and he is one of the feared Volturi members in The Twilight Saga films, playing Volturi leader Marcus.
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Every Labor Day weekend, about 40,000 people crowd the streets and take over the hotels of downtown Atlanta to meet friends, celebrities, cosplay and totally geek out. Ticket information can be found on the official website.
You can read more about my experiences at Dragon*Cons past at this link.
WELL IT’S ABOUT TIME!!! Finally, Harry Potter fans can now breathe a sigh of relief, as the first confirmation for Dragon*Con has been announced. Tom Felton will return to downtown Atlanta during Labor Day weekend, in his second appearance at the very popular fan convention.
While Felton is best known to movie-going audiences as Harry Potter’s rival Draco Malfoy, he has not slowed down since filming on the best-selling franchise ended last December. In addition to the epic finale of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, some of Felton’s upcoming projects include the sci-fi thriller The Apparition (which also stars The Twilight Saga’s Ashley Greene), and Rise of the Planet of the Apes – the latest reboot in the Planet of the Apes saga.
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Every Labor Day weekend, about 40,000 people crowd the streets and take over the hotels of downtown Atlanta to meet friends, celebrities, cosplay and totally geek out.
If you want to read more about my experiences at Dragon*Cons past, you can find my blog entries at this link.
Dragon*Con takes place every Labor Day weekend in downtown Atlanta. Ticket information can be found on the official website.
Vampires and werewolves will invade Atlanta this weekend as Eyecon Fan Conventions brings its first ever “Vampire Diaries” convention to the Airport Westin. Celebrity guests for the weekend include series regulars Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore), Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore), Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy Gilbert), Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood), and Robert Pralgo (Mayor Lockwood).
Here is the published schedule for the weekend; please note that schedule is subject to change.
Friday 3/25/11
Time
Registration Opens
4:00pm
Cocktail Party “Carnival of Terror”
6:00pm
Friday Night Pool Party (free to all attendees)
10:00pm
Saturday 3/26/11
Time
Convention Opens
10:00am
Celebrity Photo Ops
10:30am
Paul Wesley Q&A Session
12:00pm
Rob Pralgo Q&A Session
1:30pm
Celebrity Autograph Session
3:30pm
Banquet Registration
5:30pm
Saturday Evening Banquet
6:00pm
Concert – The Nova Echo
7:30pm
Concert – Jessarae
8:30pm
Mystic Falls Masquerade Ball
10:00pm
Sunday 3/27/11
Time
Convention Opens
10:00am
Celebrity Photo Ops
10:30am
Ian Somerhalder Q&A Session
12:00pm
Steven M, Michael T Q&A Session
1:00pm
Private Autographing Session for Auction Winners
2:15pm
Celebrity Autograph Session
3:15pm
Miss Mystic Falls Pageant
4:30pm
Sunday After Party (free to all attendees)
6:00pm
I will be attending Eyecon for the entire weekend, so you can check this blog for updates, or follow me on Twitter.
Eyecon: Vampire Diaries will be taking place this coming weekend in Atlanta, and star Ian Somerhalder has been added to the guest list. Somerhalder, who plays older Salvatore brother Damon, will join castmates Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore), Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy Gilbert), Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood), and Robert Pralgo (Mayor Lockwood) in the first ever Vampire Diaries convention. Two previously announced guests, Lauren Cohan (Rose) and Chris W. Martin (Zach Salvatore) have pulled out due to work commitments.
Events for the weekend will include Q&A sessions, autograph and photo op sessions, the Friday night Cocktail Carnival of Terror, Saturday Celebrity Banquet, the Mystic Masquerade Ball, and the Miss Mystic Falls Pageant.
More details on the con can be found at this link, or at the official website page at www.eyeconfla.com.
EyeCon Celebrity Autograph Conventions, best known for conventions geared towards the shows “Supernatural” and “True Blood” and the movie Twilight, have added a new show and location to their ever-growing offerings as they bring EyeCon Vampire Diaries to Atlanta, GA the weekend of March 25-27.
The guest list so far looks very promising: Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore), Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy Gilbert), Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood), Robert Pralgo (Mayor Lockwood), Lauren Cohan (Rose), and Chris W. Martin (Zach Salvatore) have all been confirmed; more guests could be added at a later date. Activities will include Q&A panels, autograph and photo op sessions, a celebrity cocktail party, and a Saturday night Masquerade Ball.
EyeCon has quickly grown in size and popularity since its inception in 2006. Although the cons are smaller (generally around 600 or so people), the smaller size lends to a more friendly and intimate atmosphere which is enjoyed by guests and fans alike. One of my very first fan convention experiences was EyeCon’s first Supernatural event in 2007, where I got to meet several of the stars from the show, as well as some fans who have since become great friends. If you’re never been to an EyeCon convention, you should definitely check one out!
EyeCon: Vampire Diaries will take place March 25-27 at the Westin Atlanta Airport hotel. Details and ticket information can be found on EyeCon’s official website or on their Facebook page.
Hope to see you there!
EyeCon: Vampire Diaries image used with permission.
If you didn’t hear that virtual squeal earlier, that was me, the Grown-Up Fangirl, running around my apartment squeeing like a lunatic. The reason? It has just been announced that Misha Collins and Mark A. Sheppard -who play angel Castiel and recently departed demon Crowley, respectively, on the CW series “Supernatural” – have been added to the guest list for this year’s Dragon*Con.
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Every Labor Day weekend, about 40,000 people crowd the streets and take over the hotels of downtown Atlanta to meet friends, celebrities, cosplay and totally geek out. I first attended in 2007 and it has now become a must-attend event for me.
I’m hoping that with these two confirmed, we will be able to 1) get more stars from the series here at Dragon*Con, and 2) get more “Supernatural” themed panels at Dragon*Con.
If you want to read more about my experiences at Dragon*Cons past, you can find my blog entries at this link.
Dragon*Con takes place every Labor Day weekend in downtown Atlanta. Ticket information can be found on the official website.
Happy New Year everyone!!! 2010 was a great year in books, music, television and movies, and I am really looking forward to all of the entertainment goodies that await me in 2011. Just in case you are interested, here is a list of the things I’m most looking forward to fangirling about in 2011.
The Quibbler headlines the MoM's declaration that Harry is "Undesirable No. 1"
First thing’s first: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2 (c’mon now, you knew this would be first in the list!): The end of 2010 brought Harry Potter fans part 1 of the adaptation of the final HP novel, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While DHP1 was probably one of the best films in the series, for me it only cemented the fact that Part 2 will be EPIC in terms of storytelling and properly closing out the franchise. I am very much looking forward to the scenes in Gringott’s Bank, Harry’s walk towards death, Snape’s memories, and – oh yes – Ron and Hermione’s much anticipated kiss. However, I do not look forward to the sense of loss I will feel when the closing credits begin to play, and will probably sit through until the very end just to confirm to myself that yes, it is indeed over.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: I have to admit that in regard to Breaking Dawn, I’m only interested in seeing it because I want to see how in the world this story will translate onscreen, period. Anyone who knows me knows that while I loved the novel at first glance, the more and more I pondered how the final chapter in Bella’s story was told, the more and more I disliked it, and my dislike for Breaking Dawn eventually killed my fangirl love for the series as a whole. I still like the story, but the way that Stephenie Meyer completely changes her characters in the final novel just didn’t sit right with me, and because of this I’ve had almost no interest in any news regarding the fourth-and-fifth films in the franchise. However, me being who I am, I wouldn’t feel right not seeing the franchise through until the very end, so here’s hoping that the onscreen version of BD will peak my interest again long enough for me to sit through the film. Also, any chance to drool over Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kellan Lutz is okay with me.
“Supernatural”: 2010 also brought an unexpected treat for “Supernatural” fans, as the always-underrated but highly popular CW show was renewed for a sixth season (it was originally supposed to be a five-season show). Sam and Dean were able to stop the coming Apocalypse, but not without heavy losses and serious consequences. Fans who were expecting a Sam/Dean reunion only got part of what they wanted, as Sam returned a bit…different than he was when he left. This turn of events has given us a different look at the brothers Winchester, and I absolutely love not knowing what to expect with these two. The show is currently on winter hiatus, but will be back on January 28th to draw fans back into the increasing conflict and drama, and I for one will be glued to the television set when it does.
“Vampire Diaries”: I can’t even begin to state how much I am enjoying this show right now!!! When VD was first being pitched, I really thought this would be a Twilight ripoff (yes, I know that the VD books were written WAY before Twilight, but since Twilight hit the screen first, you know…). However, this show is what Twilight wants to be but never will. The writers for this show have taken the L.J. Smith’s story and expanded it in ways I never expected, and I LOVE it!! The Elena/Stefan/Damon/Katherine storyline stays fresh and interesting, and Nina Dobrev is amazing pulling double duty between being sinfully sweet Elena and wickedly irresistible Katherine. The promos for the second half of season 2 looks very promising, as we will see what happens when Tyler shifts for the first time, and the “I-saw-it-coming” love triangle between Tyler/Caroline/Matt. It also looks like Rose will have an interesting storyline to deal with as well when the show returns to TV January 27th.
“V”: FINALLY returns to TV on Tuesday night after a too-damn-long hiatus! ABC re-aired the last episode of “V”, and I think the accompanying promo for the new episodes have gotten me excited for this show again. Anna is angry and hell-bent on destroying the humans, and it will be fun to watch what happens as she also struggles with the fact that she is experiencing the unexpected: human emotion. I’m not completely hooked on this show yet, but I’m invested enough to continue watching to see where it will go.
Aeternitas 2011 : Aeternitas is a Harry Potter fan convention that will take place in Laconia, N.H. the last weekend in April. I’m very excited to attend this event, as there will be nothing but HP fans in attendance and since it’s a smaller convention, there will be more chances for me to really get to know some of the online friends I’ve had for years.
Eyecon Vampire Diaries: Eyecon was one of the very first themed fan conventions I had been to, and to this day it has been one of – if not the best convention I’ve ever been to. The smaller size of attendees lends to a more intimate setting, where fans actually get the chance to “hang out” with the guests in attendance. Eyecon 2008 was Supernatural themed, and I got a chance to chat in length with Jim Beaver (Bobby) and Samantha Ferris (Ellen Harvelle), and hung out with some of the others stars from the show. It was truly a great experience, and one that I’m hoping to repeat in March when Eyecon comes to Atlanta for its first ever Vampire Diaries convention. Any chance that I get to fully geek out and fangirl – especially in my own back yard – I’m all for it!!
CREATION Salute to Supernatural, Nashville: As much as the high prices of Creation Cons make me cringe, the fact that they are bringing a Supernatural convention down south – with BOTH Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles – is too much of a good thing for me to miss.
Dragon*Con: My home away from home for the past 3 years, Dragon*Con is my “must-attend” event every year. I have gotten to know so many cool people because of this convention, and it is always one of the best weekends of the year for me.
There’s certainly a lot more that I’m looking forward to in 2011, but I will post some of those later. My goal is to do a better job keeping up this blog this year, and I hope that you guys will continue to come along for the ride.
In about a month’s time, I will be participating in my annual geekout weekend when Dragon*Con returns Labor Day weekend. For those of you who don’t know, Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Every Labor Day weekend, about 40,000 people crowd the streets and take over the hotels of downtown Atlanta to meet friends, celebrities, cosplay and totally geek out. I first attended in 2007 and it has now become a must-attend event for me.
This year will also include some firsts for me, as I have been asked to sit on two panels for the Young Adult (YA) Literature track. The first panel, “Minorities in YA Lit” will focus on the role that minorities play in Young Adult Literature, and what trends are popular in regard to race, gender, religion, etc. So far, I am the only panelist listed (no pressure, right?)
The second panel is the one I’m most excited about, “Freaks and Geeks in Harry Potter”, where we discuss the “oddballs” in the HP universe, such as Neville and Luna. My co-panelists include Racheline Maltese (author of The Book of Harry Potter Trifles, Trivias and Particularities), Todd McCaffrey (who co-writes the Dragonriders of Pern series with his mother, novelist Anne McCaffrey), Davey Beauchamp (Writers for Relief anthologies), and M.B. Weston (author of The Elysian Chronicles series). How the hell I was able to get on such a distinguished panel confuses the hell out of me, and I will try not to feel intimidated. Try being the operative word.
But you guys want to know about the guests, don’t you? You can view the complete Dragon*Con guest list here, but this is the list of the people I’m excited to see and the movie/books/shows I loved them in (the ones in red are musts for autograph/photos).
Lee Arenberg (you know, the “Ello, Poppet!” pirate on Jack Sparrow’s crew in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy)
Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy)
Rene Auberjonois (Odo from “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”)
Morena Baccarin (Anna on the ABC Series “V” and Adria/the Orici on” Stargate SG-1″)
Kristin Bauer (Pam from “True Blood”)
Robert Beltran (Chakotay on “Star Trek: Voyager”)
Avery Brooks (Benjamin Sisko in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”)
Ben Browder (Col. Cameron Mitchell in “Stargate SG-1″)
Chris Bruno (Sheriff Bannerman on “The Dead Zone”)
LeVar Burton (READING RAINBOW!!! Oh yeah, and he played Geordi in “Star Trek: The Next Generation”)
Jim Butcher (author of The Dresden Files books)
Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar in “Star Trek: The Next Generation”)
Daniel Cudmore (Felix in the Twilight movies, and Colossus in X2 and X-Men 3)
Lexa Doig (Rommie in the series “Andromeda”)
Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette in “True Blood”) THIS IS A MUST!!!!
Michelle Forbes (Maryann in “True Blood”)
Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte in “True Blood”)
Jonathan Frakes (Commander Riker in “Star Trek: The Next Generation”)
Joel Gretsch (Father Landry in “V”; Tom Baldwin in “The 4400)
Larry Hagman (J.R. Ewing in “Dallas”)
David Hewlett (Rodney McKay in “Stargate SG-1″, “Stargate: Atlantis”)
Christopher Judge (Teal’c in “Stargate SG-1″)
Sherrilyn Kenyon (author of the Dark-Hunter series)
Martin Klebba (Marty from the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy)
Stan Lee (do you really need an explanation of who he is?)
Paul McGillion (Carson Beckett on “Stargate: Atlantis”)
Alex Meraz (Paul in the Twilight movies)
Corin Nemec (Parker Lewis in “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose” and Jonas Quinn in “Stargate SG-1″)
Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson in “Stargate SG-1″ and “Stargate: Atlantis”)
Mark Sheppard (demon Crowley in “Supernatural”)
Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi in “Star Trek: The Next Generation”)
Chaske Spencer (Sam Uley in Twilight: New Moon and Twilight: Eclipse)
Brent Spiner (Data in “Star Trek: Te Next Generation”)
Laura Vandervoort (Kara/Supergirl in “Smallville” and Lisa in “V”)
Garrett Wang (Harry Kim on “Star Trek: Voyager”)
Paul Wesley (Stefan in “The Vampire Diaries”)
I believe that the guest list for Dragon*Con has been capped this year at 400, so I don’t think anyone else will be added to the list. It would be nice, however, if they could add some more stars from “The Vampire Diaries” (especially since they film the show here in Atlanta). Some Harry Potter stars would be nice as well, as they were the main reasons I’ve been there the past three years.
Specific details about the “Night of a Thousand Wizards” event taking place after hours on July 16, 2010, at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and as part of the Infinitus 2010 convention being held in Orlando, FL .
Welcome to Night of a Thousand Wizards, a special event on July 16, 2010 just for Infinitus registrants, at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ exclusively at Universal’s Islands of Adventure® at Universal Orlando® Resort. Your exclusive voyage into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter begins any time after 2 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010; you can enjoy the rides, restaurants, shows and activities at Universal’s Islands of Adventure® all afternoo …Read More
Calling all Weasley lovers!!! I will be co-hosting a “Weasley Is Our King” meetup group at Infinitus!! The purpose is to connect with other fans of my beloved Ron Weasley, as well as fans of the rest of the Weasleys.
Now, the only thing I need to know is how many people are interested in coming and what day/time would be better for you? There are three slots that are available, please vote on what day/time you would prefer!!
A few weeks ago, Creation Entertainment announced that in addition to their numerous guests for their L.A. Twilight Convention – to be held this weekend, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner would also appear on Saturday for a special Q&A session. Now according to the site, a majority of the major cast will appear on Saturday for special panels, although they will unavailable for photo ops/autographs.
Visit the Twilight Convention website below to find out more details!
Eric Watts, the former director of Star Trek programming for Dragon*Con, has announced the creation of TrekTrax Atlanta! TrekTrax Atlanta is scheduled for February 18-20, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Select Perimeter. Details can be found at the link below:
Twilighters in the Atlanta area will have a chance to meet some of the stars from the hit movie series “Twilight” this weekend at the Official Twilight Convention, presented by Creation Entertainment. The convention is at the Westin Buckhead and begins today, March 5 and will run through Sunday, March 7.
Stars scheduled to appear are as follows:
Peter Fachinelli (Carlisle Cullen) – Friday only
Gil Birmingham (Billy Black) – Saturday and Sunday
Kiowa Gordon (Embry Call) – Sunday only
Daniel Cudmore (The Volturi’s Felix) – Saturday only
Christopher Heterdahl (The Volturi’s Marcus) – Saturday only
Michael Welch (Mike Newton) – Saturday only
Tinsel Korey (Emily) – Sunday only
Ticket prices vary between $25 per day for general admission to $73 weekend (general admission); however, Creation’s website has a discount coupon good for $15 off any one day’s general admission, and includes a complimentary autographed Twilight photo for the first 500 people.
More details can be found at the website: www.creationent.com/cal/twilight_ga.htm#tix
How do you play a character fighting to belong to two worlds? In the SyFy Channel series “Being Human“, actor Sam Witwerhas to do just that as Aidan, a 207-year old vampire who is struggling to fit in in the human world. And when we say struggling, we mean it.
In about a month’s time, I will be participating in my annual geekout weekend when Dragon*Con returns Labor Day weekend. For those of you who don’t know, Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Every Labor Day weekend, about 40,000 people crowd the streets and take over the hotels of downtown Atlanta to meet friends, celebrities, cosplay and totally geek out. I first attended in 2007 and it has now become a must-attend event for me.
