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Facts October 2010 Belgium Videos of Doug Bradley and Noah Hathaway!
Jan 4th
Hello Con Maniacs,
As we take our first baby steps into the New Year I thought I would take a look back at some events from 2010. Here we have Facts 2010 This event has a great lineup and here are a few videos of some their guests on stage. The first is of Noah Hathawaywho starred as Atreyu in The Neverending Story.
Next up is Doug Bradley who you all know as Pinhead from Clive Barker’s Hellraiser. I have worked with Doug several times and he is the consummate gentleman. He is always so gracious to his fans and what a sharp wit!
Also in attendance is a star among men, Billy Dee Williams. Most fans know him as Lando from the Star Wars(Empire and Jedi). But he was also the original Harvey Dent in the 1989 Batman movie, Lady Sings the Blues and ton more classic films.
Looks like this was a pretty amazing event to go too. I am looking forward to their announcements for this years event. If you would like to see more detailed coverage of these events and other on this site, contact the promoters of the events and let them know. If you want to reach me I can be contacted at Magid@raybin.com
Mag
Women of Sci Fi! Plano, Texas Jan 29-30, 2011
Dec 13th
Hello Con Maniacs,
Only 12 days to Christmas. It seems to come faster and faster each year. I still love the season though. For some holiday cheer here is another pic from my personal decorating.
Our tree
I hope that gave you some Christmas cheer. Now back to business. Some of the most gorgeous women and friends are appearing at the Women of Sci Fi event to be held at the Plano Center @ 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas Jan 29-30, 2011. Some of their guest are some of my favorite people in Sci Fi.
The first is Katee Sackhoff (www.kateesackhoff.com)whomyou all know from Battlestar Galactica, CSI, 24, Nip/Tuck, the Bionic Woman and so much more. Katee is a great person and a good friend who has assisted me with my documentary on the HIV/AIDS epidemic, “We Need The Truth”. Please join the Face book page and show your support.
Katee Sackhoff
Still staying with Battlestar Galactica we have Tricia Helfer whom you have also seen in Lie To Me, Dark Blue, Supernatural and a whole host of other projects.
Tricia Helfer
And of course the first woman of Sci Fi, the queen herself Nichelle Nichols. I need say nothing more than thank you for your friendship.
Nichelle Nichols
Well folks, I hope your week has gotten off to a great start. I would love to hear how your holidays are going, maybe some pics of your very own decorating. Send them to Magid@raybin.com
I wonder what would have happened if the Enterprise had met the Galactica? Or maybe the Cylons? What do you think? Would the crew of the Enterprise wipe the floor with those Toasters?
Mag
SAW 3D’s Gabby West on the Southcoast and Dallas All-Con 2011!
Dec 3rd
Hello Con Maniacs,
I hope you all have great plans for the weekend. If your anywhere near the Fairhaven, MA this weekend stop by the Southcoast Toy and Comic Show. Say hi to my friend Gabby West from VH1′s Scream Queens 2, SAW 3D and Chillerama. Get her autograph and you can get an exclusive SAW 3D poster for free…Check out this gorgeous woman!
Looking forward to 2011, lets take a look at All-Con. This event occours March 18-20, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza North Dallas, 14315 Midway Road, Addison, Texas 75001,972-980-8877 Their theme this year is Steampunk. I love the idea behind steampunk. For three days All-Con provides an umbrella of content supporting fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Renaissance, Anime, Costuming, Theater / Performing Arts, Mystery, Art, Crafts, Collecting, and Film Making. To help ‘give back’ there are several charity events at the convention every year.
So far they are putting together a nice guest list. Up first is Orli Shoshan (Sat/Sun), “Jedi: Shaak Ti”, Star Wars EPII & EPIII, Anne Lockhart, “Sheba”, Battlestar Galactica, Neil Kaplan, voice actor, Transformers, Bleach, Power Rangers and James O’Barr, “The Crow”, Creator and Artist.
Nest up are MIQ, Anime Theme Songstress, Kazushi Hinoki, Manga Artist & Keisaku Kimura, Author, Film Maker.
With the 2011 theme being “Steampunk”. The recommended dress is all about the gadgets. Start working on yours now! Bring the modern Victorian era forward into the present! They have also found a great place to start with your Cosplay. They found some really inspirational steampunk gadgets online here: www.SteamPunkLab.com
All-Con really has alot to offer, including a great Rocky Horror Picture Show perfomance by http://www.losbastardos.com/
Im getting all nostalgic now. I am going to have to go dig up my corset and high heels from when I was Dr. Frankenfurter back in the 80′s. I think it’s time to do the Time Warp again because time is fleeting but nothing will ever be the same…I’m spaced out…I think I’m under sedation…Oh it’s all so wrong it’s right… 
If you want to tell me about it, contact me at Magid@raybin.com I’m also on Facebook, I’ll be looking for you…
Mag
Mega Con part 2… Babylon, Hulk, Herc and Battlestar…
Dec 1st
Hello Con Maniacs,
Yesterday I began telling you about Mega Con in Florida in March. Continuing on with this. Lets star off with one of favorite early 80′s shows, Battlestar Galactica. Herb Jefferson-Colonel Boomer and Anne Lockhart-Sheba will be appearing.
Anne Lockhart
Herb Jefferson
Here we have one of the strongest heroes in the Marvel Universe, The Incredible Hulk aka Lou Ferrigno.
Lou Ferrigno
Now, if you have the Hulk, you have to have Hercules as well aka Kevin Sorbo…
Kevin Sorbo
For all you Babylon 5 fans, Bruce Boxleitner-Captain Sheridan and in Tron + Mira Furlan-Ambassador Delenn.
Bruce Boxleitner
Mira Furlan
Here is someone I am proud to call friend, the most amazing monster actor since Lon Chaney. Doug Jones who has played Silver Surfer, Abe Sapien from Hellboy and several creatures in Pan’s Labyrinth to name a few.
Doug Jones
There are plenty more attending, including an Anime contingent and do not be surprised if they add more guests before March.
As I mentioned yesterday, here is a bit of Disney Magic. I went to Disneyland yesterday and here is a photo of “It’s a Small World” decked out for the Christmas holidays…Enjoy and remember to feel free to contact me with questions, stories and pics. Send the to Magid@raybin.com
It's a Small World
Mag
New York Comic Con!
Oct 6th
Woo Hoo Con Maniacs,
New York Comic Con is jam packed…So many amazing people are attending!
My good friend Katee Sackhoff(Facebook, http://www.kateesackhoff.com/) from Battlestar Galactica, The Bionic Woman, The Big Bang Theory, 24 and soon CSI…
Here I am with Katee at last years West Hollywood AIDS Walk. Along with Katee were Tricia Helfer and Thamoh Penikett. As well as walking they ware also being featured in a documentary titled “We Need The Truth”which I am working on with my partner in Australia Lee Woodford and my cameraman Chris Staviski:
If you get a chance stop by and see Katee and Tricia…
For all you V fans, the biggest and the best is back Jane Badler as Diana the mother of Anna-Morena Baccarin…
So much more to come…NY Comic Con is going to be a blast….
All the best Katee…
Mag
