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Collectormania London! V, Star Trek, Firefly and so much more…
Jan 15th
Hello Con Maniacs,
Collectormania London!This event is held at the Olympia 2, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX March 5 and 6, 2011 If your in London or planning on going this would be a great time.
Amongst the star-studded line-up is Sean Maher from Serenity/Firefly, Alien star Veronica Cartwright, Star Trek guests Walter Koenig and Jennifer Lien, Miranda Raison and Shauna Macdonald from Spooks, and Harry Potter girls Afshan Azhad and Anna Shaffer.
Sean Maher
Sean Maher
Also appearing is Joel Gretsch who stars as Father Jack Landry in the new V Series.
Joel Gretsch
Joel Gretsch
And my amazing friend Walter Koenig who of course is Chekov in Star Trek.
Walter Koenig
More to come my friends. Break out your Firefly and V Dvd’s and enjoy…
What do you all think of Jane Badler being back on V?
Jane Badler
I look forward to hearing what you guys think, you can reach me at Magid@raybin.com
Mag
Who do you want to see at an event near you? Vampires, Werewolves or Ghosts?
Jan 12th
Hello Con Maniacs,
Cons are always looking for new and interesting guests. With Sci Fi Channel about to release the US version of BBC’s hit Being Human I thought we might take a look at both. Please weigh in with your thoughts.
First lets look at the original UK and new US version’s side by side. Here is Aidan Turner who plays “Mitchel” the Vampire in the BBC version and Sam Witwer who plays “Aidan” the vampire.
They are definitely both tall dark and handsome but does Sam have more genre cred due to playing Doomsday in Smallville and Starkiller in Star Wars the Force Unleashed?(Sam’s Facebook page) What do you think?
Now how about we take a look at our lovely ghosts. In the UK version Lenora Crichlow plays Annie and in the US version Meaghan Rath plays Sally.
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Meaghan Rath as Sally the ghost
So which one of these gorgeous young women would you like to see on stage or behind a desk signing?
Both of the Werewolves are some of my favorites. Russell Tovey who plays George and has also been on Doctor Who and Sam Huntington who plays Josh and was Jimmy Olsen in the recent Superman Returns.
Here is a bonus shot of Sam Witer…
So there you have it. Now you can compare each side by side. I am split on the whole things. I love the UK version but I am also a fan of the actors on the new US version. I think I am just going to have to watch both…LOL
Feel free to email me your ideas at Magid@raybin.com Seeing as how I am going to have to wait to see Sam Witwer on Being Human I guess Ill just have to settle for him as Doomsday and maybe play some Force Unleashed. Anyone have any good cheats? 
Mag
Eyecon-The Vampire Diaries-March 25-27, 2011 Atlanta
Jan 3rd
Hello Con Maniacs,
Wow, 2011! It is hard to believe. What better way to start off the year than with Vampires…Eycon is putting on a Vampire Diaries event March 25-27 at the THE WESTIN ATLANTA AIRPORT, 4736 Best Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30337
So far they have the very talented Paul Wesley headlining who portrays Stephan Salvatore on the CW’s hit series Vampire Diaries. You have also seen him in 24, Army Wives, Fallen and Wolf Lake…
Paul Wesley
So what do you think of that photo? If you would like to see more detailed coverage of this event please let the promoter know at submission@eyeconfla.com
So what do you think of Vampire Diaries? Do you like it better than Twilight or do you swoon for those that sparkle instead of bite? I would love to hear your comments. Email me at Magid@raybin.com
I hope your year if off to a roaring start. Over the holidays a big box was delivered with a return address of Transylvania. I have been so busy I have not opened it. I guess I should go down to the basement and check it out…Wish me luck…
Mag
THE WESTIN ATLANTA AIRPORT
4736 Best Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30337
Hey Folks, update to Gate to the Sanctuary.
Dec 11th
Hello Con Maniacs,
Small change. Robin Dunne from Sanctuary will be appearing at Gate The Sanctuary instead of Ryan Robbins.
Robin Dunne
I don’t think that is such a bad thing…
Mag
Lets take a trip through the Stargate to Sydney Australia!
Dec 11th
Hello Con Maniacs,
This very weekend down under is the Gate To The Sanctuary event. It is happening in my home town and old haunt. Parramatta in NSW. The Sebel Parramatta, 350 Church Street Parramatta.
As you can see from the banner above they have a great lineup. The lovely Amanda Tapping from both Stargate and Sanctuary. Personally I think she has really been able to shine on Sanctuary. On Stargate she was underused.
Amanda Tapping
Next up is the great Carmen Argenziano who has appeared in over 200 films and television series and has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. But of course for our purposes he was on Stargate as Jacob Carter / Selmak.
Carmen Argenziano
Now we have something special for the lovely ladies out there and I am sure some guys too. The very handsome Ryan Robbinswho is best know now for his roles in Sanctuary as Henry Foss and Caprica as Diego. Below as a treat we have a great shirtless shot from a charity event for (http://www.sanctuaryforkids.org).
It's for the Children!!!....Ryro at the TSE Charity Auction 2010
