Smallville convention discussion

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Post information about upcoming Conventions Dedicated or Including SMALLVILLE actors, writers, producers, directors, etc. here!


Here's a current convention in the UK coming up at the moment featuring Sarah Carter entitled: INSURGENCE.

For more INFO check out their site here:

http://www.rogueevent.co.uk/

Gebes brought this information to my attention on this particular convention.

[saiyan74656]

Rogue Events are pleased to annouce:

Insurgence - A U.K Smallville Convention

28th - 30th July 2006, Leofric Hotel, Coventry.

Our First Annouced guest is:
Sarah Carter (Alicia Baker)
with further guests to be annouced.

Tickets are priced at:
£60 Full Weekend Adult
£30 Adult Day
£40 Child Weekend
£25 Child Day

Events include:

Evening Parties
Photo Studio
Guest Talks
Merchandise Room
Autograph Panels

Your Ticket includes 2 free Autographs from each attending Guest and access to all events at the convention.

Tickets are limited to 600.

For More Information Visit www.rogueevent.co.uk or contact 07866 568 221

Best Wishes

Wayne Munn
Rogue Event

[Wiccan_Chloe]

*gasps*
I want to go!
damn... but I'm unemployed and broke, have no Smallville fans to go with and there's no chance in Hell that my parents would let me go.
I had enough trouble convincing my mum to let me go to Witchfest... which was closer to where I live, I had friends to go with and the tickets were only £10.
grrr...

I expect detailed accounts from anyone who goes to this

[gebes]

Hi Wayne

Nice to see you on here, Will you post here any new guest announcements? I've already paid my deposit for this event!!

[saiyan74656]

Originally posted by gebes
Hi Wayne

Nice to see you on here, Will you post here any new guest announcements? I've already paid my deposit for this event!!

Hi There,

I will annouce further guests both here and on the website as soon as possible.

We also offer a part payment scheme on tickets and hotel rooms.

Wayne

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Wouldn't this really have gone in this thread: http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16732&perpage=20&pagenumber=3 ??

[gebes]

Suppose it could have gone there, maybe a mod will move it.

But at least he's posted here to let people know about the event. Hopefully after the holidays people will notice this more, as there is plenty time till the event.

So this thread should get busy...

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Originally posted by gebes
Suppose it could have gone there, maybe a mod will move it.

But at least he's posted here to let people know about the event. Hopefully after the holidays people will notice this more, as there is plenty time till the event.

So this thread should get busy...

Maybe a mod will.

Yeah.

:eek: This forum busy? I'll believe that when I see it :lol:

[Jellie]

Alex. Is this legit man

[TMLS' BROTHER]

What the convention? Yeah I think it is.

[Jellie]

are you gonna go?

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Wasn't gonna.

[Jellie]

I might go. I mean you have always wondered what alan is like in person. Pefect chance to find out :lol:

[TMLS' BROTHER]

:lol: Yeah but it's £25 for one day.

[Jellie]

Come on Alex. Dont be a scrooge all your life :lol: :p

[gebes]

I for one am going, have read on these forums and other convention organisers forums threads from people wanting Smallville guests to come to the UK.

Someone has listened and is doing something about it, so in my opinion the UK fans should show their support and if it does well, we may get some of the bigger stars of the show at a future event.

This is not a rant, just my own thoughts on the subject. As for the price, you are getting 2 autos from each guest, I've seen other conventions charge more just for entry passes.

[Jellie]

I am intending to go to this. I wanna be there

[gloria]

Am going!! :D :D

even if my mum says no :lol: ...anyway by then i'll be 18 so..i do what i want! :lol:

i'll go on my own too if i have to...

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I suppose if enough brits go, they/we could all meet up...

[Kirstar]

gah! i wanna go to this!

[gebes]

Happy new year to all those in this thread.

[last man of krypton]

Question: does anyone know what will be happening at this? Yeah, I imagine I'll spend a few hours queuing for Sarah's autograph, but then what? Sip on some Earl Grey and comment on how bad "Ageless" was?

[Jellie]

Yeah man sounds like a plan

[LionelLuthor]

Hey, I'll be there!!!!!
So we'll have the pleasure of seeing the lovely Sarah Carter, I wonder who else will be there? If John Glover is I'll seriously die!
And I'd love to meet my fellow K site posters of course!

[Jellie]

Originally posted by TMLS' BROTHER
I suppose if enough brits go, they/we could all meet up...

sounds good

[LionelLuthor]

Cya there Jellie.

[gebes]

Got an email from Wayne at rogue event. It seems there may be a disco as well, But as he said in the email, it's still quite early on, he hopes to announce more guests/plans this month.

I asked so that I could arrange flights etc.

But it's nice to see a few more people expressing an interest in this event!!

[gloria]

Originally posted by last man of krypton
I imagine I'll spend a few hours queuing for Sarah's autograph, but then what? Sip on some Earl Grey and comment on how bad "Ageless" was?

:lol:


It seems there may be a disco as well

disco? :\

hey?....does anyone know how many tickets are left? the info about this event has been posted on other forums as well....

but maybe its too soon to get one....

[gebes]

AFAIK there are still tickets available, I was only allocated ticket 10 and that was earlier this month. It is early days yet, but

It is a Smallville event
Has a quite popular guest actress from the show
Still more to be announced
The organizer did post here on the forums

Send an email, he does reply to you.

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

is there anty chance that Tom will be making his way over here for the big event?? :) :p

[Jellie]

no chance

[saiyan74656]

Hi,

Tickets are still available for the convention, dont forgot we offer a part payment scheme to make it easier.

As gebes has mention for which I thank him we will be having themed evening discos on the friday and saturday night.

We hope to bring you at least one main cast member, and possibly another guest star with a director/writer of the show.

The more tickets we sell the more guests we can get.

As for queing for autographs, we will use a number system based on your ticket number; which should hopefully mean you dont queue for more than 10/20 minutes.

There will also be onstage talks, a dealers room and a photostudio.

We have asked Tom and unforuntaly he will not be able to make the show this year. We will keep trying him for future shows.

Best wishes and Happy New Year to all.

Wayne Munn
www.rogueevent.co.uk

[gebes]

Hi Wayne, Thanks for the mention, I'm ticket no 10 I believe(Edinburgh)

So for all those who have posted here, what do you think now?

I do not mean this sarcastically, just being curious.

Wayne : How about Krista Allen(S2 Heat episode...!!)

Anyway, enough of that, and come on, time to put money where the mouth is..

[LionelLuthor]

I'd love Peyton List (Lucy Lane) to be there, she is pure hotness!
1 main cast member? That sounds exciting! And a disco?
This is getting better by the day!
Can't wait to get my ticket, and I'll hopefully see a few of you there.

[gebes]

Peyton List - Good Call, forgot all about her. You have my support for this!!

Methinks it's time to drum up more support for this...

Just realised that Rogue Event are also listed as being involved with the Clacton Sci Fi Fair, so here's hoping for a great main cast member announcement!!

[LionelLuthor]

I'm really excited that a main cast member is attending!!!!
Allison! Allison! Michael Rosenbaum is my ideal choice though.
I'd love to meet him- he's so wacky- I think that we'd have a funny convo!

[gloria]

too bad tom cant make it :( :(

i guess i'd like to see JG or/and KK there...that will be cool :)

[Jellie]

I doubt any regular would come to england . Im sorry to say but it jsut the way it is.

Im grateful for Sarah Carter

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

:(

[Gear]

i'll be there, i live about 15 mins away from the leofric hotel.

[LionelLuthor]

Lucky u! :p
Yeah my vote is for one of the 3: JG,AM,MR to attend.
But I guess we shouldn't get our hopes up as Jellie said- but at least the organiser has at least tried to get Tom!!

[Beebs]

Michael and Allison!

[clark-lana]

i'm going!
special for the smallville convention im gonna fly from the Netherlands to England!

if i could chose who also are comming:
Erica Durance and Kristin Kreuk.

But i dont know if i have the guts to talk to Kristin! LoL!

[gebes]

It took alot of guts to talk to Erica Durance at the London Expo last year, 1st event I'd ever gone to, was really nervous. But she was tremendous!!

[clark-lana]

did you let Erica something signed?
what was it? (like to know):D

[gebes]

Sure did, got a Smallville Pic signed, then got a photo with her, once it was ready, she remembered me, and signed it for free, as "You've spent a fortune on me"

Thought that was a really nice gesture, it's now framed and hanging on the wall!!

[clark-lana]

Wow!
that is great!
im jelouse!

[last man of krypton]

Anyone know what ticket number we're up to now? I'm just curious as to how fast they're selling.

[saiyan74656]

Hi,

We have just sold ticket number 25,

We hope to have a further guest annoucement in the next few weeks if all goes well.

Best Wishes

Wayne Munn
www.rogueeevent.co.uk

[Beebs]

nice!! me and 2 friends will be ordering our tickets soon just need allowance of the last persons parents!

anyone else gonna be going whole wekend?
we definately are wondering if others are, or just one day?

[gloria]

am going the whole weekend :)

[gebes]

whole weekend here as well

[clark-lana]

me to!

[Clark's tall minx]

Just finding out if i can get time off work

[Beebs]

sounds cool, hopefully some more guests are announced soon! might see some of you guys there.

Where is everyone travelling from to go?

Im coming from Cambridge, dont think its too far

[gloria]

am gonna be travelling from london

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

Cambridge, i'm only about 10 mins from Haverhill, so not far from you Beebs...

I wanted to go, but have no-one to go with :(

[gloria]

:lol:

i have noone to go with either...am just gonna think of it as an adventure :)

[gebes]

Coming down from Edinburgh, also on my own.

[saiyan74656]

Hi,

Thanks for all your support with the show.

Conventions are a great place to meet new friends; and we hope to make this show one of the best.

With that we will be making a guest annoucement via our mailing list in the next 2 days with an annoucement here shortly afterwards.

Remember we offer a part payment scheme to help with the costs.

Best Wishes

Wayne Munn
www.rogueevent.co.uk

[clark-lana]

oh man! cant wait to know who is the 2nd guest!

[lizbif]

I'm considering buying tickets for me and my little bro - its the weekend after his birthday.I know he'd like to go but at the same time isnt this the weekend that Superman Returns premiers in the UK? He wants to go to London for that too...so I need to pick on or the other as I am not paying for both (we are up in Dundee so its a fair bit of travelling & cost)

[clark-lana]

question:
is the Weekend ticket ONLY for the weekend?
or is it for all 3 days?

[gebes]

Lizbif: I'm coming to this from Edinburgh, so know all about the travelling, I've not yet seen any details about the Superman Premiere in London, but felt I had to support this, as If it does well, it might become a regular event.

Clark-Lana: The weekend ticket covers all 3 days as there is no option for a Sat-Sun pass only.

[clark-lana]

thanks!
i asked that because i would like to go all 3 days,but it wouldnt be that much fun if i had to buy 1 day card and one weekend card!.

now its just even better for 3 days!

[clark-lana]

any new news yet?

[Beebs]

got my tix today and then not long ago i got an email!!!

the next guest is...

WHITNEY!!!

[Smallstar86]

Not bad at all, now all we need is someone presently in the show
:)

[Beebs]

ye lol.
MR, AM, KK, JG, AOT, JS anyone!!!!

[gloria]

Originally posted by Smallstar86
Not bad at all, now all we need is someone presently in the show
:)

:lol:

[gebes]

There is another event being organised that weekend, Margot Kidder is due to attend, it was in the same email announcement of Whitney.

Getting interesting this now!!

[clark-lana]

will it be on the same event?
and one more question:

Will the Guests personalise they're signatures? (with your own name on it)

cause i know that some guests (Like Elija Wood) don't do that stuff on conventions.

[saiyan74656]

Rogue Events are pleased to announce our next guest for Insurgence is:

Eric Johnson (Whitney Fordman)


Eric appeared as season one regular Whitney Fordman and has made several guest appearances in later seasons.

(Eric’s appearance is subject to work commitments.)



Rogue Events are pleased to announce the Coventry Sci-fi Show which will be running along side the convention and will have several cult TV & Film stars signing throughout the weekend. (Autographs from these stars are not included in the convention ticket price)


Our First Announced guest is:

Margot Kidder (Lois Lane, Superman 1-4)


Margot has an extensive film and TV resume, appearing in all four superman movies alongside Christopher Reeve and has guest appeared twice on Smallville.


(Margot’s appearance is subject to work commitments.)


We are pleased to be welcoming both Margot and Eric along in July.

Tickets and Hotel rooms are available for booking; visit http://www.rogueevent.co.uk/insurgence/booking.htm for more information or call our booking line 07866 568 221.


Remember we offer a part payment scheme to help spread the cost.


Best Wishes


Wayne Munn

Rogue Events


Originally posted by clark-lana
will it be on the same event?
and one more question:

Will the Guests personalise they're signatures? (with your own name on it)

cause i know that some guests (Like Elija Wood) don't do that stuff on conventions.

Hi,

Personalisation of autographs is up to the guests themselves though we do not see this as a problem at the show.

Best Wishes

Wayne

[gebes]

Will there be a different website for the Coventry SCI-FI show?

[lizbif]

what is the schedule? I.e. times of events happening from friday throught to sunday? I would have to look at booking flights or train travel and i wouldn't want to miss anything

[adambomb]

Id be happy to purchase tickets for this show, but im a bit skeptical after the last smallville convention in the UK was cancelled. Wayne, can you confirm this show will go ahead, and not get cancelled if early ticket sales arent as expected ?

[gloria]

Originally posted by lizbif
what is the schedule? I.e. times of events happening from friday throught to sunday? I would have to look at booking flights or train travel and i wouldn't want to miss anything


yea i'd like to know that too for the same reasons.. :)

[saiyan74656]

Originally posted by adambomb
Id be happy to purchase tickets for this show, but im a bit skeptical after the last smallville convention in the UK was cancelled. Wayne, can you confirm this show will go ahead, and not get cancelled if early ticket sales arent as expected ?

Hi,

Being a victim myself of cancelled events, i will say that the event will not be cancelled , unless of cause something happens beyond our control in which case all tickets will be refunded.

Best Wishes
Wayne Munn
www.rogueevent.co.uk


Originally posted by gloria
yea i'd like to know that too for the same reasons.. :)

Hi,

The schedule is still being organised, At present nothing will start on Friday till 3pm this will allow time for people to arrive and get settled in.

The event will end at 8pm on Sunday with the possibilty of a small party in the evening.

If people need roomes for the sundat night please contact me at wayne@rogueevent.co.uk.

Best Wishes
Wayne Munn
www.rogueevent.co.uk

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

what does this whole event consist of i have read all the comments here and on the rogue event site... what starts at 3pm, what happens in all this period until sunday?? Asi would like to come, coz my boyfriend said he wants to take me for my birthday if i say i definatley want to go...

so please can i have a description in depth please :D :D :D if from anyone who has been before.

Thankyou

[gebes]

Nobody knows yet, what the event consists of, as this will be the very first one!!!

So it will be a surprise, for everyone.

As I've mentioned before, Smallville fans should show their support by attending, and maybe at a future event, there will be a current main cast member announced!

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

so this is the first ever one? and do you have any ideas what its like, at all? what is a convention??

Also if we are booking tickets, how do we know what time it starts etc...

[gebes]

The organiser has posted some of what is planned on this very page, but I'll copy and paste it

Hi,

The schedule is still being organised, At present nothing will start on Friday till 3pm this will allow time for people to arrive and get settled in.

The event will end at 8pm on Sunday with the possibilty of a small party in the evening.

If people need rooms for the sunday night please contact me at wayne@rogueevent.co.uk.

Best Wishes
Wayne Munn
www.rogueevent.co.uk

As for what is a convention, suppose the answer would have to be:

Where a group of people share a common interest(Smallville) and get together to discuss/chat about it. With the added bonus of having guests from the show itself, so that we may ask show related questions etc

Maybe someone else may post a better description.

[Sian_Raven]

I wish I could go along, only problem is it's in Coventry, and that's too far up the country for me to travel! :(

I was hoping that they'd get Smallville guests in for the Comicon in London this year, but I doubt it now.

*runs away and sulks in the corner*

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

is it in a big hall, or you sit in a circle and chat, coz i ain't good at that kinda stuff :(

[clark-lana]

Originally posted by Tom_Wellings_Crush
is it in a big hall, or you sit in a circle and chat, coz i ain't good at that kinda stuff :(
Same here!:(

how many other guests will come on the convention?

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

:)

[LionelLuthor]

Sarah Carter is booked yay!
But is there any update on a 'main' cast member attending?
It's what will sway me to DEFINATELY attend, and not a maybe.

[saiyan74656]

Hi,

As you can all understand the main cast members are very busy.

We are in talks to bring one over here and this can be helped by booking tickets as it give us a bigger budget to offer the guests higher fees, or get more guests.

Best Wishes
Wayne Munn
www.rogueevent.co.uk

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

:D :D :D

Wayne... what happens at a convention, coz i think i really want to go but i am a bit shy??

[saiyan74656]

Hi

Conventions are a great place to meet people and make new friends.

Basicallt you have talks throughout the day in the main hall which you can sit and watch, and also ask the guests any questions you have about their career etc.

Many people tend to socialise with each other, in the bar lounge etc.

There are many things during the day, the dealers room, photostudio you will be kept busy. Also coventry is a nice city spend time enjoying.

I would'nt worry about being shy, i was similar at my first convention and i found it very enjoyble with people welcoming.

Don't forget you can let your hair down at the eveing parties with the themes to be confirmed as:

Friday: School Disco
Saturday: Summer Ball

Best Wishes
Wayne

[smids]

Originally posted by Sian_Raven
I wish I could go along, only problem is it's in Coventry, and that's too far up the country for me to travel! :(

I was hoping that they'd get Smallville guests in for the Comicon in London this year, but I doubt it now.

*runs away and sulks in the corner*

Bah! I'm in Kent, well Kent/London and I'm thinking about going... but I don't know...maybe I'm too old for this kind of thing - then again, spent my last summer holidays (all 4.5 months of it) doing nothing so it might be fun to do something for a change. Having read all this stuff, quite interested. It's not that far.... but I would have much preferred London. I'm probably the only one obsessed enough with this show to really go out of my friends who watch it. Still, seems like a cool event.

Why is this UK forum so dead on here?! We got a few regulars but nothing special :( Oh well.

One thing I don't do though is balls, or discos. Sounds so.... school-like.

[gloria]

yea i was wondering why it isnt in london it being the capital and all...but i guess it would have been more expensive :\

i dont do dancing ¬.¬ ...am more of the sit and observe type :lol:

i cant find out any train information... :(

[smids]

Originally posted by gloria
yea i was wondering why it isnt in london it being the capital and all...but i guess it would have been more expensive :\

i dont do dancing ¬.¬ ...am more of the sit and observe type :lol:

i cant find out any train information... :(
Yup, myself included. Oh no, it might turn into the good old girls sit one side of the room, guys the other, no-one doing anything :rotfl: I would go just to see that.

And don't forget, you can use your travelcard all the way to zone 6 north london and then buy an extension from there (always the cheapest way). You'd need to buy an all zone TC - you're about zone 3/4 (I used to live in Bromley :shudders: :\ ) and then look from the last station on zone 6 north london that is on the route you get from http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Hope that helps.

[gloria]

yea i tried that site and virgin but they wont let me see times and prices for more than 3 months ahead..

and i tried AA but they gave be directions as if i was walking there :lol: ..i was like WTF?!

[smids]

Originally posted by gloria
yea i tried that site and virgin but they wont let me see times and prices for more than 3 months ahead..
Not gonna change much. You'll probably get advanced booking discounts but tbh, next train fare rise shouldn't be for about 8 months (unless the gvmt screw us over with the budget). It will be +- about £5 I should think. It's fun doing stuff like this -planning etc. Well it was for the concert I went to in Milton Keynes last year - though the venue was actually just a big bowl shaped field in the middle of the motorway and I almost missed the last train back to London...

And yes, the Automobile Assoc won't help too much ;) :rotfl: :rotfl:

[gloria]

:lol:

well i checked virgin again (just changed the date to feb) and it takes about 1Hr and 5mins on the train (not including me actally travelling to the staion and the hotel..)

but am worred about coming back, cause i wanna stay till the end which is 8pm?..so i'll want to leave about 9, i proberly get home about 11/12..

i wouldnt mind..but cause am going on my own..knowing me i might get lost or something :\

[smids]

Yeah, going back is the scary bit. So I take it Sunday only? Sunday is like the worst day for travel, making everything hard as the tube stops early (12am as opposed to about 1:10am) and some don't run + hardly anyone travels at that time. Getting lost is scary - I got lost not far from Oxford Street in my first year at Uni (first 3 days in fact) and I crapped myself walking round in circles for about 30mins still stuck in backstreets. Eventually I came out onto Oxford street and breathed a sigh of relief. I know the whole area like the back of my hand now :D and no longer give two hoots if I get lost or not, but I must admit a few years ago it was a different story.

[gloria]

oh yea i forgot about transport on sundays..but at the same time i dont want to stay another night..

seems the only solution is too leave early... :(

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

so how many tickets have been sold out of the 600 now??

[Jellie]

Remember folks. Look for a guy wobbling about . It should be me

[smids]

Originally posted by Jellie
Remember folks. Look for a guy wobbling about . It should be me
Staggering as in drunk or wobbling as in size of rotund? :p

[gloria]

:lol:

[ProudPenny]

Hey, I run Eric Johnson's web site, so if any of y'all get any good pictures of him, PLEASE do send them in to webmaster@ericjohnsonweb.com and I'll put them up in the gallery with credit. Thank you!!

[clark-lana]

any updates?

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

Originally posted by clark-lana
any updates?

I would like to know too, as i still aren't sure if i want to go, I would like to know how many going and the schedule and all

[saiyan74656]

Hi All,

Thanks for all the interest.

We are currently working on a guest annoucement which we hope to annouce soon.

Ticket sales are going well with many taking advantage of our part payment scheme.

Best Wishes

Wayne
www.rogueevent.co.uk

[Tom_Wellings_Crush]

is there many tickets left wayne?

[gloria]

am defintly going...but am waiting to find out train times etc before i buy a ticket

[saiyan74656]

Hi

Rogue Events are pleased to welcome our 4th Guest to Insurgence.

ERICA DURANCE - LOIS LANE

Erica was a frequent guest-star for the fourth season of the show as Lois Lane (2004-2005), and has now joined the regular cast for the fifth season (2005-2006).

We look forward to welcoming Erica to our show this June.

Best Wishes

Wayne
Rogue Events
http://www.rogueevent.co.uk

All guests appear subject to work commitments.

[gebes]

Great guest announcement!! Have met her already, not that I'm complaining, she's really nice to meet!

[last man of krypton]

That's sealed the deal for me, I'm definitely in!

[Jola]

Originally posted by Tom_Wellings_Crush
I would like to know too, as i still aren't sure if i want to go, I would like to know how many going and the schedule and all

In previous experience of attending conventions and events it's really rare for a schedule of events to be posted prior to the event itself.

Usually though you get guest talks, photo sessions and autograph signings in the day then in the evening the parties start :D

Personally, I'm really looking forward to this - booked 6 tickets last week for me and my friends. Should be a blast!

[Superkent91]

I love smallville.

Somebody talk to me talk to me talk to me baby.

[KoopaBowserSSBM]

The Wizard World Tour in Texas is the closest thing to a Smallville convention that I can get to for now. I did meet Erica Durance there Nov. 2004.

[ferd]

John Schneider is going to be at Mega Con in Orlando this weekend. I'll let ya know if I get any pics. :D

[LionelLuthor]

Thanks Ferd :p

Hey Wayne, would you be able to tell me the four guests that you have attending?

Sarah Carter, Erica Durance- and who are the others?
Great news about ED, I'll see you all there.

[gloria]

LionelLuthor you can see it all on the website

http://www.rogueevent.co.uk/insurgence/

[LionelLuthor]

Thanks Gloria :)

[gebes]

There is now a forum which can be accessed via the website, and a rough plan of events for what is happening on the main page.

[newman]

I wish I could go.

[smids]

Hmm - I am tempted but I'm still not sure. It's looking quite cool but I'd have convince one of my friends to go with me - a task which might prove harder than first thought. :lol: Plus - don't know how I'd explain this one to my parents - they'd probably laugh at me :(. :rotfl:

[gebes]

Well, I know my parent's were glad to get rid of me for the odd weekend, when I lived at home!!

Seriously though, the event is new and needs everyone's support by attending, If it does well, then we may eventually get the guests most people I suspect want to meet, Michael, Kristin etc.

Erica's fantastic, but I would really like to meet John Glover at some point in time.

[Jola]

Originally posted by gebes
Seriously though, the event is new and needs everyone's support by attending, If it does well, then we may eventually get the guests most people I suspect want to meet, Michael, Kristin etc.

I totally agree. It's hard to get a good event going, and this show has a large fan base which should in theory make it a great event.

The more the merrier and if everyone supports it then that could lead to more!

[KoopaBowserSSBM]

If I win some sort of lottery before then I will go. It will cost me $1163.80/£ 663.54 for plane ticket alone. It is very tempting though.

[RJK62284]

Does anyone know if there will be any conventions in the New England area in the future?:D

[*Sooz*]

I'm very tempted to go. I think I might, I mean, the guests are pretty good. People actually IN/used to be in the main credits? That's pretty decent. Only real problem is travel... If I go, i'm soooo wearing my Superman t-shirt :P Can i just ask, how much does it cost to get a photo done with a guest? About £20 or so? Cos thats how much it was a t the Buffy convention.

[gebes]

Can't say it enough, support this event and it could become a regular event. Who knows who meet decide to come over, if it does well for the organiser.

The organiser has stated more money= more guests, but he can't get more guests unless people pay to attend, so if you want the possibility of meeting some of the other members(Michael, Kristin, Allison etc) in the future, then show your support by attending!!

[UpandAtom]

how would I get tickets?

[gebes]

Originally posted by UpandAtom
how would I get tickets?

By checking out

www.rogueevent.co.uk

The details are there, and the organizer does accept payment in instalments.

[UpandAtom]

Sarah Carter's going to be there!! And Erica Durance!!! Two of Smallville's most beautiful women.

[Xerox]

I want to go but it's going to be so expensive for me...is Sarah Carter worth the $1000 or so I'll be spending? Hmm

[gebes]

But as you're in the states, you've got the chance of meeting Michael instead!!

See K-Site News page!!

[wickedgirl23]

Where is the convention with Michael going to be? The link for more info on the news page is not working.

[UpandAtom]

It's not working for me either.

[wickedgirl23]

I went to the home page then found out where it was from there. It is in California.

Anyone know if there is going to be any conventions in New England?

[treker]

any US conventions??

[gebes]

Try removing the address after the .com? think it makes it

www.boosterevents.com

[UpandAtom]

where do I go from there?

[gebes]

http://www.boosterevents.com/News/BENews/tabid/135/newsid1214/63/mid/1214/Love-Letter-Guest-Announcement/Default.aspx

hope this works

[UpandAtom]

So how do I manage to get tickets?

[gebes]

tickets to what? do you mean the UK event or the event that Michael Rosenbaum is appearing at?

If it's the American event, than may I suggest looking around the website?

[Superman_Beyond]

Erica at the Wizard World Convention June 3rd.


http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/philadelphia/WW20060331-erica.cfm

[UpandAtom]

That's cool. I hope she does her striptease for us. :)

[kingcaves]

Does anyone know yet if anyone from Smallville will be at this years Comic Con in San Diego?

[smchic92]

Hey, i'm sorry if someone asked this already, but i was wondering if at smallville conventions, like the one thats gonna be in England, do the actors from the show appear there? Or do they just have special guests like Eric Johnson and Sarah Carter, who I think are supposed to appear at the one in England during the summer.

[smids]

Originally posted by smchic92
Hey, i'm sorry if someone asked this already, but i was wondering if at smallville conventions, like the one thats gonna be in England, do the actors from the show appear there? Or do they just have special guests like Eric Johnson and Sarah Carter, who I think are supposed to appear at the one in England during the summer. Entirely dependent on the event. The bigger the event, the bigger stars. I'm pretty sure there have already been some huge conventions in the states with the main actors - us Brits don't stand much of a chance of seeing them but you never know, if the Coventry one does well...

[smallille_fan]

im going to the smallville con in coventry!!!!!!

[smids]

Originally posted by smallille_fan
im going to the smallville con in coventry!!!!!! Nice one - I thought about it - still undecided. I have a long summer this being my last Uni year but it's a trek from Kent, or am I just lazy :lol:.

[LionelLuthor]

Hey guys, I saw the official advert for 'Insurgence' in a sci fi mag today! Yep it looks really cool. Erica Durance, Eric Johnson, Margot Kidder and Sarah Carter- I really want to go! Wonder how many tickets are left>?

[gebes]

what sci-fi mag was it in?

[LionelLuthor]

I'll have a check for you, because I know where the magazine is in WH Smiths, but have forgotten the name! I think it was 'Cult Times', and I remember Dr Who being on the front page.

[psycosis]

I've still not decided if i'm going or not - but it seems a bit expensive, and i really think there should be more guests going - at the very least Tom Welling should be there.

Is there any meet ups going on in the UK?
If not is it possible to orginaise one???

I'd like to meet with some of my fellow Smallvillians, and KryptonSite users.

[Kal-elclarkjoesphkent]

Hey folks, I am a keen uk Smallville fan who's looking for m/f buddy to accompany me to the Insurgence Convention this summer, I'll agree to pay half of the travel costs.

Pm me or contact me via email, reevewellingrouth@yahoo.co.uk or via sms 07870635016

[KALLEL]

i cant beleive u guys are complaining about the price of the convention entry price i live in australia and we dont even get conventions im willing to spend money on a plane ticket acomodation and entry fee to any convention as long as there is at least tom welling u have to have the main star so 25 or even 60 pound isnt that much

[psycosis]

Tom Welling hasn't been confirmed yet though - the guests going so far are;

ERICA DURANCE - Lois Lane
ERIC JOHNSON - Whitney Fordman
SARAH CARTER - Alicia Baker
MARGOT KIDDER - Dr. Crosby (Lois Lane in the Superman films)

It's a good line-up, but until Tom Welling, and/or Michael Rosenbaum are confirmed I’m not sure the cost is worth it - I’m a student so I can't really afford the price.
Unless more regular cast members are announced it's just not worth the hassle.

[gebes]

Originally posted by psycosis
Tom Welling hasn't been confirmed yet though - the guests going so far are;

ERICA DURANCE - Lois Lane
ERIC JOHNSON - Whitney Fordman
SARAH CARTER - Alicia Baker
MARGOT KIDDER - Dr. Crosby (Lois Lane in the Superman films)

It's a good line-up, but until Tom Welling, and/or Michael Rosenbaum are confirmed I’m not sure the cost is worth it - I’m a student so I can't really afford the price.
Unless more regular cast members are announced it's just not worth the hassle.

In order for any organiser to get the regular cast members to come, they need to build up to this.

In order to build up to this, an organiser needs your support now, so that the event does well financially, so that they may then pay whatever the cast member charges to appear.

So if you or anyone wants to see Tom/Michael etc at a convention than you need to show your support to the organiser now, so that they see that a Smallville con is financially viable, and then they can aim for a regular cast member!!

[psycosis]

Originally posted by gebes
In order for any organiser to get the regular cast members to come, they need to build up to this.

In order to build up to this, an organiser needs your support now, so that the event does well financially, so that they may then pay whatever the cast member charges to appear.

So if you or anyone wants to see Tom/Michael etc at a convention than you need to show your support to the organiser now, so that they see that a Smallville con is financially viable, and then they can aim for a regular cast member!!

I hear what your saying, but you come off sounding like a promoter - but anyway, from what I hear there’s plenty of support from fans willing to pay the cost - but this sounds like a catch 22 to me - I could say the same thing in reverse; they could pay the cost for the cast members, in order to get more support - which would open a whole flood of other fans like me who are holding off, who will suddenly want to sign up.

It saddens me they don't have enough confidence to push the boat out more, with more advertising and get some real hype built up for anyone still unfamiliar with this convention they could attract a lot more people.

[gebes]

LOL, suppose I do sound a bit like that, it's just that I want the event to do well, and become regular, so that we do get the chance to meet those members we all want to meet!!

I laid my hands on a flyer for this event at Collectormania this past weekend, so know they exist, and also can say that at the SCI-FI show, David Palffy(SG1) and Annette Badland(Doctor Who) are now appearing.

Also heard that yet more guests may be announced, for both shows...

[last man of krypton]

Booked my ticket, just got the confirmation letter. I'm trying to persuade a friend to come (a comics fan, but not really into Smallville), but won't be too fussed if he doesn't; it'll be cool to make friends with fellow Smallville fans on the day. I'm one of the lucky ones who live in Birmingham (just 20 mins drive away)!

[smallille_fan]

hey guys well im from coventry where the actual con is being held i cant wait! im so excited!

[saiyan74656]

Hi All,

A quick post to remind everyone about Insurgence in July featuring special guests:

Erica Durance - Lois Lane
Eric Johnson - Whitney Fordman
Sarah Carter - Alicia Barker
&
Margot Kidder - Lois Lane

Dont forget tickets include 2 free autographs from Erica, Eric and Sarah, as well as free talks, free partys and free entry to the coventry scifi show.

Tickets start from £35; visit www.rogueevent.co.uk/insurgence for more info.

We have advertising in SFX, Cult Times, Starburst and will be advertising in Empire shortly.

Contact me on wayne@rogueevent.co.uk if you have any questions.

Best Wishes

Wayne Munn
Rogue Events

[GooN]

im there...ill be the one wearing the red cape.

[KALLEL]

why cant stupid australian b more into smallville idiots i want a convention here although i must say smallville has been being pushed alot here lately(after they axed it for well over a yr)i guess it may have something to do wiht the movie?o well i am just guna have to wait till tom welling is going to appear at a convention and fly to that country does that man im obssessed?

[psycosis]

Two more conventions to look forward to;

Rogue Events are pleased to announce:

Asylum

Friday 11th May – Sunday 13th May 2007

Menzies Leofric Hotel, Coventry

An event for fans of Smallville & Supernatural


celebevents.co.uk: (Lost, Charmed, and CSI events also)

Kryptonite

No date announced yet.

The Mermaid Events Centre, London

Lets hope one of them has the lead actors going to it.

[gebes]

Have been advised by friends that the 2nd event, may not be so good.

Have you seen the all the seperate prices??

Also do some research on " Jealous events" as they featured on BBC watchdog.

I'm led to believe Jealous Events became Celebevents!!

[psycosis]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll check it out, I did see all the separate costs incurred for celeb events, but there's nothing to make you pay for all the extras - though if it turns out that it is the same people as the one on watchdog then I don't think I’ll bother.

[Jill]

It is going to be another convention besides "insurgenge"??

[Mistryman]

Hey all!!

This is mainly for all the UK fans. Just wondering if people know about the smallville convention comming up in the uk. Its called INSURGENCE and it looks really good. I have copied a link to the official website below:

http://www.rogueevent.co.uk/insurgence/index.htm

Havent booked any tickets yet, but think im probably going to soon. They have got 4 special guest stars which looks like the main appeal. Should be a really good time.

If anyone is in the uk and intrested, get in touch because none of my friends wanna go they say its too geeky but i love SM so im defo gonna be there!!

[saiyan74656]

Rogue Events are pleased to announce that our next guest for Insurgence is:

Paul Wesley – Lucas Luther in the Smallville episode Prodigal and roles in The O.C, CSI:NY and Everwood.

We look forward to welcoming Paul in July

Tickets are still available and can be booked online at http://rogueevent.co.uk/insurgence/booking.htm or by phone on 07866 568 221.

Hotel rooms are becoming limited, if you haven’t booked and want to book call us on 07866 568 221 and we can reserve a room for you.

Best Wishes and look forward to meeting you all in July.

Wayne Munn
Rogue Events
www.rogueevent.co.uk

[joleslie]

Originally posted by psycosis
Thanks for the tip, I’ll check it out, I did see all the separate costs incurred for celeb events, but there's nothing to make you pay for all the extras - though if it turns out that it is the same people as the one on watchdog then I don't think I’ll bother.
It is the same people who were on Watchdog (the video is here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Dls26xq6ve4&search=celebevents)

Glenn Dellimore is the showrunner. Jamie Curry is also helping out. Both the same people who were involved with Jealous Events.

Jo

[jletham]

Hi, I got this in my email, Steve DeKnight is also attending so we might get spoilers for the new season :-)

Al Gough and Miles Millar, creators of hit TV series Smallville, in which James Marsters appeared as the supervillain Brainiac, will be making a rare public appearance in September.

The dynamic duo will be heading to the Queen Mary at Long Beach for James Marsters & Friends to take part in an "In Conversation With..." special.

Appearing at the event with series casting director DeeDee Bradley and writer Steven DeKnight, they will give attendees an exclusive insight into James's most recent television exploits and talk about how they breathed fresh life into the beginnings of Clark Kent and Lex Luthor.

They have also enjoyed success on the big screen with Shanghai Noon and Shanghai Knights starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson.

Al and Miles will be appearing at the star packed weekend event on Sunday, September 10 and are looking forward to meeting fans and talking about their future projects.

To book your Gold ticket, inclusive of all Saturday and Sunday events, go to http://www.jamesmarsters.com/QMEvent

[tubbyk]

There's a convention on the Queen Mary in September with James Marsters, Steve DeKnight, Al Gough and Miles Millar, plus a heap of other guests.

http://www.jamesmarsters.com/home.html

Is anyone here planning on going?

[last man of krypton]

Yay, just 20 days until I go to the UK Smallville Con! Any chance of a roll call of what K-siters will be there?

[Smallstar86]

[gebes]

I'm gutted, but all events/conventions do state that the guest appearance is subject to work commitments.

It's not exactly if a convention organiser can turn round and say to the film studio "you need to stop production as we had x guest appearing at our convention.

Also as has been said elsewhere, it's harder for them to arrange flights to attend a UK Con. I know that occassionally a guest has flown on an internal USA flight to attend a con for 1 day.

Far too many people are blaming the organiser (Wayne) for something that is completely outwith his control.

The guests career comes 1st, if he/she was to turn down work just to attend a con, then he/she would then not get future work.

So if you do want to be disgusted, then be disgusted with the Film studio changing things, and not the organiser, who is at the mercy of film studios doing this.

[gloria]

ahhh...thats too bad they cant come :(

good thing i didn't buy my ticket! :lol:

the people in the new line up ain't even in smallville anymore :\

[last man of krypton]

Just got back from Insurgence, the UK Smallville Convention. I'm disappointed that the Erica-lovers were speaking so negatively prior to the event; a Smallville Convention isn't about the individual guests, it's about Smallville. And I, for one, am glad I went. It was really cool to see Mitchell Kosterman (Sheriff Ethan), Sarah Jane Redmond (Aunt Nell), Alan Ritchson (Aquaman) and Margot Kidder (Lois Lane & Bridgette Crosby).
Yeah, they're not in Smallville anymore. And to be honest, I was never that bothered about Aunt Nell or Sheriff Ethan until his last episode. But getting to see the actors was a real treat and honor, and I would gladly go again.
What's that? The Erica-lovers are still saying they're glad they didn't go. Your loss. I got to meet the Lois Lane I was brought up on! Margot is such a lovely person, who made the time to talk to as many people as she could. Even getting to talk to Sarah Jane Redmond was great, she was very down-to-earth and spoke fondly of her time on Smallville. And even though he only played the part once, I still felt Smallville-geekiness when I got to hang out with Aquaman himself.
If you're reading this, Wayne, I commend you on hosting such a great event and I look forward to attending the next Smallville event "Asylum".

[Superman_Beyond]

I saw Erica Durance and Kristen Bell at Wizard World Chicago yesterday. They both are soooo pretty.

[lee_the_flee]

Aw man... I just found this thread now... Looks like I missed out on a UK convention last week! :mad:

[Luthorities]

Are there currently any plans for a Smallville convention in the U.S.? Because if there was, I'm definitely there. :)

[Tabbymarie]

Hey all! I'm considering planning a Smallville Convention in May 2007 but I need to gauge interest from all fans possible to see how many people would consider going.

There would be lots of panels to learn about the making of the show and even Q&A times to talk to any producers/writers/creators/cast who attend. We'd likely have fan-ran panels and discussions on ships, music, what went wrong, what went oh-so-right, etc. There would also be a VIP luncheon likely that saturday where you can eat lunch with the professionals who come.

Since its fan-ran, the panels and activities can be catered more to fit everyone's needs and have everyone be able to participate in something.

As of now, the theme is "Metropolis" (ironically) so its not character-specific at all, as I want to generate pan-fandom interest instead of leaning towards any one or two characters.

I'm currently in "pitch" stage, which means its highly highly highly likely that this won't come to fruition if I can't get support from sponsors, but also generating discussion on it at message boards HELPS the cause, since they can see the response they'd get and desire to have one of these before the show comes to an end in the next two years.

So, my question to you all is, would you go to one of these if the price was affordable (It would be here in Los Angeles) and what would you like to see at a convention like this? Aside from cast appearances, what else might get you to be excited about this and go to it?

[Luthorities]

I would DEFINITELY be interested! I've been waiting for one of these. :)

Just the chance to meet other fans and discuss things in person would be enough for me to go. And then of course, the cast appearances. ;)

But yeah, pricing might be an issue, as I'm about to go to college and most of my family's money will be steered toward that at the time. How much were you thinking of?

[Tabbymarie]

I'm a bit reluctant to give a price at the moment, just because its very dependant on how many sponsors we can get. I'm *hoping* the range will be on the lower side of the 70-100 dollars for the weekend, but its all very based on sponsor involvement.

[AndyBear1980]

I think that'd be a wonderful idea. As one that lives outside the US, I can say even myself would be very interested in this :)

[Luthorities]

Alright, that sounds good. :) And L.A.'s not that far from me so the trip won't be a problem. I'm excited to see what you come up with.

[Aloof]

Aww, darn. I live in Connecticut.
:|

[Luthorities]

Originally posted by Aloof
Aww, darn. I live in Connecticut.
:|
ROAD TRIP! :p

[Aloof]

YAY!
XDD

[Luthorities]

ROFL. I'd go just to meet some of the people I talk to on here.

[bad3appels]

i live in holland...that is soo far,but i will see :)

[Luthorities]

Aw. I guess I just luck out in terms of location. :)

[bad3appels]

yes,you are :lol:
somebody please just kill me,whahahaha

[Luthorities]

Well, the first official Smallville convention was in England, so I wasn't able to go to that one.

[Tabbymarie]

Originally posted by Luthorities
Well, the first official Smallville convention was in England, so I wasn't able to go to that one. Yeah I know, and I read about that and just .. it boggled me that we had not yet had one in the US.

Its very cool to see the positive replies here! Keep them coming people! As much feedback possible is great...poke your other Ksite friends and have them reply too. :)

[Luthorities]

Yeah, I'm surprised that they chose to have the first con in England, rather in the U.S., which has the biggest fanbase.

[117]

I live in Serbia, and i guess that most of u dont even know where that is.
I definitely do not have resources (read money) to come to LA, but i hope that u have great idea, i hope that this convention will happen.
I am sure that many people will come, with some marketing involved, not just biggest fans will come, and it could even increase popularity of the show.
So, good luck. I wish u very best, and i hope that we, who can not come to convetion, will be able to see some videos from it.

[Aloof]

I would go there to meet up with people, sure.
=o

[krpto]

We(me and other people in the mid north west) need one by us How about one In Metropolis Illinois That way it would be the center of the country and more people could get to it.

[Luthorities]

Ironic city name. :lol:

But I wouldn't be able to get to it if it was there, so I guess people lose no matter where we had it.

[krpto]

Originally posted by Luthorities
Ironic city name. :lol:


Thats why I said it and not detroit wich is only an hour away from me.

[WinterMapleChild]

I am all for it :) Sounds like a spectacular idea. I think it'd be great to have one either on the west coast or somewhere in the central US. :) Great idea!

[Tabbymarie]

No matter where we have it, its going to be difficult for some people to travel to. With respect to location, no one specific group or person will win out, becuase there's always someone who will have to travel far.

The reason I've chosen Los Angeles is for convenience sake. Our most important resource here is TPTB and the CW, as I'm hoping we can get a lot of support from them in order to make the convention really successful. The location of the venue I'm looking into is just about 10 minutes away from the production office here, so its definintely a matter of convenience. Basically, save a traffic jam, I'm hoping that there's no reason to say "No" to support from TPTB and the CW. Hoping. heh.

I'm glad to see such strong support! I was just mentioning on another forum that if only .5 percent (a half a percent) of the members here decided to come, we'd have to get a larger convention center, the fandom is just that large. So, here's hoping we can get a LOT of interest.

So, please keep the feedback coming! While we can't start generating a TON of buzz just yet until things are approved (if they get approved) we can at least become aware of the possibilities.

[Luthorities]

Yeah, Los Angeles might be far for some fans to go to, but easier for the cast and crew of the show. And more of them may be obligated to come then.

[hassenmorad]

Sounds awesome, but I probably wouldn't go because I'm not one of those fans whose obsessed with the show (although not everyone who attends these events is obsessed). I just like the show for what it is, and probably wouldn't really want to attend something like this (even though I'm an LA native). However, I do believe that thousands of Smallville fans would turn up if this idea is put into action, just from knowing the many fans of the show around me, and the many K-site members. Good luck to you. I hope you can achieve this.

[Xerox]

I would definitely attend if the location was in LA

[ravenu]

They kinda tried this last year in Florida, they had Erica Durance and John Schnieder, Margo Kidder and a few others but ticket sales were so poor they had to cancel it. They didn't sell even a 100 tickets. I think the highest ticket price was about $100.

Also they film in Vancouver, Canada, so it might be more cost effective to do it someplace up there.

Michael Rosenbaum was just at BE Blow Out on Aug 20th. Just a little over a 100 people there. He actually auctioned himself off for dinner to raise money for a scholarship fund, along with the other actors in attendance.

You can find out more at www.boosterevents.com, the woman who won did a guest blog about the dinner.

[ravenu]

Originally posted by Luthorities
Are there currently any plans for a Smallville convention in the U.S.? Because if there was, I'm definitely there. :)

They tried one in Florida about a year ago but ticket sales were so poor they had to cancel it.

Michael Rosenbaum just appeared at an event called BE Blow Out that had a little over 100 fans in attendance.

www.boosterevents.com in their forums area their are some nice stories about fans interaction with him, including a blog by the person who won a dinner with him at the charity auction.

OMG that boy has killer abs cause he lifted up his shirt once during the auction, I hope someone got that on camera.

Erica is making the rounds of some of the bigger conventions.

http://static.flickr.com/46/174296733_eb17fa045b_o.jpg

Erica, her husband, and Clare Kramer (Glory from Buffy) in Knoxville - Jun 24, 2006.

http://static.flickr.com/57/226076501_34324f1de2.jpg

Michael and Andy Hallett (Lorne from Angel) in Burbank - Aug 20, 2006.

[Luthorities]

Maybe the Florida one wasn't advertised enough or something. I'm sure if we go on a lot of Smallville fan sites and advertise it, more people will show interest and come.

[ravenu]

Originally posted by Luthorities
Maybe the Florida one wasn't advertised enough or something. I'm sure if we go on a lot of Smallville fan sites and advertise it, more people will show interest and come.


It was put on by Vulkon who as been doing conventions for about 30 years. They put ads in Smallville magazine and also ask those who had tickets to promote it to the boards and still they got no response.

[Luthorities]

Oh, that's crazy, then! The one in England had a huge crowd. Maybe now it'll work.

[ravenu]

Originally posted by Luthorities
Oh, that's crazy, then! The one in England had a huge crowd. Maybe now it'll work.

I don't think one can real equate UK con with US ones. I have had this dicussions with a lot of people from different fandoms wondering why UK events are more populated than US events. It's simple when you understand the math.

UK population 55 million
US population 225 million

Size wise the UK is a bit bigger than the state of Oregon in the US.

So the US fans of the show are spread out over a larger area, which makes having a convention a bit more of a challenge. Your typical convention attendee will drive at the most 8 hours to get to the event - the longer it takes to get there the less likely they will go. they could fly but that would be even more money to budget, besides tickets to US events typically range from $25 upto $1000, depending on how many attendees you expect to get and what levels are being offered.

Also unless it's comics, sci-fi, or straight out horror conventions, there is no real strong network for which to get the word out on. The internet is only effective if people are looking for stuff at the right place and right time. There is also the added disadvantage of US conventions having the Star Trek stigma to them thanks to SNL among others who have kinda put conventions into a very geek like category that most fans do not want to be classified in.

So logistics, stigma, and money are the most common issues a US event would have to overcome to be successful. So it takes a bit more to hold a con in the US.

If you wanted to do one I would say start the plan at least 2 years in advance of the event, just to build the momentum. Also if it is still on the air you want it between April and July, that is hiatus for most productions, less likely to have work commitment issues.

[Trock316]

I would love to go to a Smallville convention as long as i got to meet the Smallville actors and actress also they would come to Charlotte NC that where i live so if they came here then yeah i would go for sure.

[Tabbymarie]

Thanks for your feedback, ravenu.

Personally, I hadn't heard of the Florida convention but maybe once? Possibly? And thats if I'm remembering correctly. And I'm not really sure if it was meant to be a pan-fandom event since I'm pretty sure it wasn't advertised on KSite. And I'm also pretty sure that they likely didn't have the backing by TPTB (cast is not the same, pay a cast member enough money they'll try to make it...especially the likes of John Schneider, Erica Durance, and Margot Kidder, who all sort of needed the publicity).

I agree that two years would have been a good time to start this, and if I felt we had two years, I would wait, but I don't think we necessarily do.

I've done a bit of research and projections based on a prediction on fandom and ratings increase from Superman Returns fans, and I think that this may would be the best time to have a convention here in the US.

I'm not going to have the convention outside of the US, that's out of the question. We'd have even less attendees than what you're projecting.

I've been posting this on several websites and, well we all know that there's a lot of people who get excited about this kidn of thing but then not end up going, but I'm estimating, again with projected calculations based on the number of replies vs the number of views vs the number of members per board, given a margin of error, etc yada yada, and I do think the convention could have anywhere between 300 and 500 attendees, more than 500 if we could get key cast to show up, although I'm not banking on that one.

The goal behind this, to even have it take off at all, is to have TPTB support, and then go for the CW for sponsorship. They could do a hell of a lot more advertising for this than I can on my own. I'll have the backing of ALL of the fansites who can send out newsletters about the convention, etc.

Again, that's the difference between any other conventions that didn't get off the ground and this one. This would be fully sponsored, fully supported, and very well advertised.

If I don't get the support from TPTB on it, I'm not even going to take it the step further because without their help, its quite impossible, I think, for me to get the support I would need to make all the plans and reservations without already having the money from the ticket sales.

Anyway, I'm still gathering data and getting a few quotes to put together in my big proposal that I'll send to additional sponsors. I'll come back and let you all know as soon as I hear anything.

Basically, I understand that its not a lot of time, but don't underestimate the power of the Vea! RAWR! :-P.

[Eternalus]

I would defintly go to a Smallville con if it had guests worth going for. Id love to Erica Durance like all hell.

LOL I meant to say ' Id love to MEET Erica'

[idunowinks]

i would love to go to a convention, i haven't been on this sites forums much but you can find me on the other ones, and even though smallville doesnt have a HUGE fanbase, they have a very TRUE fanbase, and id love for everyone to be together, ofrouce i live in new york so it would be a travel.

[Clark's_Farm_Girl]

I would definatly love to go to a Smallville convention!

[R_Kellikron]

Hey! Canada here. They film here and doesn't Supernatural as well? Although I am the other side of the country, if I knew that there was an actual SM convention with guest stars/writers etc. I would so make an effort to save my $$ and go.

[laughingjellybean]

Well I live in Northwest Washington, so it's not too terribly far... I'd grab my other Smallville-obsessed friend and we'd get to ride a plane!!! Yay!!!

Can you tell I love riding planes? Yes, the many hijacked-plane incidents of Smallville have not detracted from my love of planes.

If you plan it we will come! And you totally should, EVERYONE will love you forever!!!

[redkgrit]

I'd totally spend the $ even if I had to start a piggy bank! Let's make it happen Smallville Fans!

[redkgrit]

Why should it be so hard to get cast members to show up? If this convention is for the fans of the show? We are the reason they still have these jobs! Pay them some $ and get a karaoke machine for Michael Rosenbaum! Try to make happen at a time that revolves around their Smallville schedules! Where's Chloe when we need her?!!

[Crusader]

Hell yeh i'd go just to shake tom wellings hand lol. Unfortunately for me though i live in the UK:(

[Crusader]

God i'd love to to smallville convention, but what other stuff is there apart from autographs and standing around..

[Fantasmic17]

I'm not really into conventions. One, their everywhere but where in the state that I live in. Two, they're ridiculously overpriced. And three, they take away the magic of the show (for me at least, it's different with everybody). Please don't take this post into consideration though because really, it seems like everybody else would want to go.


Originally posted by laughingjellybean
Well I live in Northwest Washington, so it's not too terribly far... I'd grab my other Smallville-obsessed friend and we'd get to ride a plane!!! Yay!!!

Can you tell I love riding planes? Yes, the many hijacked-plane incidents of Smallville have not detracted from my love of planes.

If you plan it we will come! And you totally should, EVERYONE will love you forever!!!

But on second thought, I am laughing jellybean's "other Smallville-obsessed friend", so yeah... I would totally go if she went (only if she went though).

[Luthorities]

^ They could have presentations on the show, and speeches from the actors/writers. Or maybe things like trivia contests, something where the fans can get involved. :)

[JShepherd24]

I'm near the East Coast - but if I was closer, I would definitely come to the convention.

It would be nice to have a few cast members (Tom Welling and at least two others from the main cast) along with some recurring guest stars, Al and Miles, writers from both the magazine, books, and novels, plus some technical experts. It would be neat to have some kind of demonstration of creating one of Clark's visual effects.

It would be really nice if you could get a writer to hold a workshop of some sort for people interested in learning more about writing books/novels/shorts/fanfiction for Smallville or other fan related media.

The luncheon is a great idea and definitely the Q&A sessions. Plus some sort of arranged autograph/picture sessions with the cast members would be nice.

I'm sure none of this is helpful, but thought I'd throw some ideas out there.

Oh, I have two other suggestions.

Some sort of merchandise kiosk or exhibit of some sort would be nice for guests to purchase Smallville merchandise. It would nice if there was some hard to find merchandise to purchase.

Also, it would be interesting to have a unique t-shirt created and sold for the convention kind of like a concert tour t-shirt. Perhaps this could be way to get visitors to this site involved in the convention. There are some very talented artists here - perhaps another contest of some sort for a t-shirt design??

[Kent_addicted]

I would definitly go ta a SV Convention if they were coming to Canada!!!! In the east will be even better...!

[cloisinmyheart]

lets do it! ive been dying to talk to other smallville crazed fans.
people at my school watch smallville but theyre usually not caught up or as obsessed as me, so im craving convos w/fans like me

[Spirit Detective]

I would love to go to a smallville convention if there ws ever one around in the US. I would love to meet some of the cast and old/new guest stars like Sarah Carter (Alicia) and James Marsters(Milton Fine).

[Kryppy]

To be honest, no. I live in the New York City area, there's plenty of good conventions around here. I love Smallville, but I personally wouldn't make a trip all the way to LA just for a Smallville convention.

[Drew]

If there was a smallville convention in LA or San Diego I would definetly go.

[BucketButt]

If the convention site were within reasonable driving distance (in my case, either Memphis or Nashville, TN), I'd probably go. If in Vancouver, and if it included visits to the Smallville soundstage/sets, I'd be VERY interested in attending. Elsewhere, it depends on where, when and who from the show is scheduled to appear.

[obsessedwithclark]

It sounds like a really cool idea!

[last man of krypton]

It's just been announced that Justin Hartley (Aquaman/Green Arrow) will be attending next year's Rogue Events Smallville/Supernatural convention, "Asylum". After having such a great experience at "Insurgence", I'd recommend this to every Smallville fan out there.

[Luthorities]

That's in the UK though, right? Us U.S. fans are pretty much out of luck there.

[bad3appels]

where is Veaglarwen?? we haven`t got any news

[greenarrowgal]

That's a fabulous idea! I would sooo go!!

[elaina]

Darn, I live in Alabama...

[Lax-ur]

The interest in conventions lately seem to include an all-in-one type of theme. An all inclusive Sci-fi theme for example. I have only been to a couple of sci-fi cons., so I don't know whether or not one show themes are a thing of the past due to profitibility issues or not. That's sad to realize, but I think as a Smallville fan, we have to understand the bottom line of every good intended event... making money. Sometimes strangers meet at these shows and other locations get planned out that are closer to others who can't travel as far as a Los Angeles or New York. I would support a Smallville convention, but either your idea has to accept the possibility of financial loss or figure out a way to generate further cons that generate a following.

[amazazing.]

if it was within driving range i would probably go.
it would be so fun.
but edmonton, alberta is far from everything. haha.

[Spirit Detective]

In driving range on the west coast. - Yes

[Spirit Detective]

I would love it if the some of the cast from Smallville (heck, I'd even take Al Gough, Miles Miller, DeKnight, etc.) were to appear at a Wizard World convention later this year/next year.

[ryanscottottney]

No, I wouldn't go to a SMALLVILLE con ... but I would go to a Superman con. Smallville is great, but it's a niche (tv show) within a niche (single character) within yet another niche (comics).

It's a little too esocteric for me, but I'd certainly love to see a really solid Superman con, and I'd hope Smallville would be well represented.

[rudyrusso]

only if, I repeat only if kristen kreuk was there. i'd have no other reason to go. the show is okay, but kristen is the spectacle of the whole thing. I'd have to see what she looks like in real life. maybe I could get an autograph from the cast on a poster or something to keep myself busy while I'm there.

[RRayeW]

I would go, but I live to faraway from LA! :(

[Spirit Detective]

Only if certain actors/actresses or Gough, Miller,DeKnight

[hottietomie33]

I probably wouldn't go because I live faraway in Texas.
But if some of the main cast like Tom, Michael, or Allison were there then I would definately try to save up my money for a plane to LA.

[fresh prince]

I woud go just to meet erica and allison and try to become very good friends with them cause they are hot

[TomWellingLover122]

I'd go, but if only it was closer to home..

[SmallvilleCrazed823]

Yea i would go!!

Yea i would go!! Only if the cast was there~!!

[KryptonScouse]

I wouldn't care where it was, I'd want to go to it. Expecially if Allison was there!