Going to see Ben or Wayne or Gigi at a con? Tell us about it here!


Shore Leave 28
July 7-9, 2006
Baltimore, MD

Amanda Tapping
Stargate SG-1's Samantha Carter
Carmen Argenziano
Stargate SG-1's Jacob Carter
Jamie Bamber
Battlestar Galactica's Lee "Apollo" Adama
Connor Trinneer
Enterprise's Charles "Trip" Tucker, Stargate: Atlantis' Michael Kenmore
Corin Nemec
Stargate SG-1's Jonas Quinn
Kent McCord
Farscape's Jack Crichton, Galactica 1980's Troy
Gigi Edgley
Farscape's Chiana

Saw Gigi at Marscon 2006 in Minneapolis last week. Can't say much, other then she kneed some guy in the groin, played in the snow, and is based stateside now.

That cries out for more details.

The kneeing came about during some kind of loosely planned opening ceremony skit. I also understand that she did some impromptu things to kill time during the masquerade (costume contest), which imploded as they tend to do.

Quick update:

Raelee Hill announced as guest for the Official Farscape Convention
David Franklin May 26-28, 2006 Marcon 41, Columbus, Ohio
David Franklin June 23-25, 2006 Apollo Con, Houston, Texas

Raelee is an absolute gem of a person. She is luminous in real life - and so charming.

Last year at Burbank David Franklin did an Elvis (Heartbreak Hotel) impersonation during his Q&A. It was really funny. And really good too.

Holy shit. David Franklin's going to be in Houston?! That's only a 6 hour drive from where I live! And I have a friend who lives in Houston who I've been wanting to visit. I... I... I could go to that con.

Wow, I'm going to have to give this some serious consideration. Now if it was Claudia or Ben, or Gigi, I'd give it an automatic yes. But I do really like DF, and this will probably be my only chance to see a Farscape cast member.

On the negative side, I don't recognize a single other name on the guest list for Apollo Con. And my friend in Houston is not a scaper, and probably wouldn't want to go with me. But still, I never thought I'd get the chance to go to a con and/or see any of the cast (I don't make enough money to justify the airfare/hotel costs for the big cons). And holy shit, I could see David Franklin! Sorry, I'm just a bit gobsmacked at the thought of it.

Some of us saw David in Vancouver last year, and he was really funny. And friendly. And, ahem, honest.

Go for it! Convert your pal. Although I'm sure you'd meet other Scapers there.

Okay, now that comment is just begging to be explained. Spill, kayaj2k!

Heh, well, he's just very open about some of his more embarrassing experiences as an actor. Just ask him about ripped costumes and the Braca calendar. And evil boobies.

And how you just can't ... ahem ... return the offending appendage to its original position.

I leave it up to your imagination what he was talking about - but I thought I was going to choke. Especially at the sad, resigned look on David's face while he told the story.

*snort*

I thought David Franklin was so funny in those Scaper Studio videos (Burbank Convention 2003 or 2004?). "Loquacious..." He seems hysterical.

I think any of the cast would be fascinating to see, but I have to confess that the only one who'd inspire me to pay for the privilege would be BB. *girly giggle* Geez, what am I, twelve??

I'm going to Timeless Destinations in Vancouver July 31-August 6th. It's going to be a lot of fun. I go up there every year to a convention, previously Gatecon used to be held there.

As far as Farscape guest there will be Gigi, David, Wayne, Lani.

Url to site for information and tickets:Timeless Destinations

Also if you are a Stargate fan or Atlantis fan There will be Chris judge, Michael Shanks and Rachael Luttrell aka Teyla!

So far about 45 guests. $250 for the 7 days. cons hours are 9am to midnight.

Battlestar Galactia cast members too.

Sidheag, welcome to the forum!

Did you already get your TD ticket? We're putting together a Farscape group and can qualify for a discounted rate. We'll be hosting a fan table too.

Hi Kayaj2k, I think I've talked to you before, and yes I got my ticket months ago. Have you gotten 10 yet? I thought I would come here and see if I could drum up some recruits *G* I can't wait, seems the closer we get to the con, the slower time goes LOL. Are you on the TD yahoo group?

K

I just saw that our boy Ben won the Spacey award for "Favorite New TV Character" (barely edging out Claudia) and Stargate took "Best Ensemble Cast" thanks in part to Ben and Claudia.
Spacey award

Hee, small world. We currently have 8, with 2 probablies and a handfull of maybies.

I'm hoping as the con approaches that we'll get a few stragglers.

Ben Browder, Wayne Pygram, Raelee Hill, Dave and Lou Elsey, and Guy Gross are all confirmed guests for the Official Farscape Convention, being held in Burbank, this coming November, by Creation Entertainment. And, they're still working on getting more guests. http://www.creationent.com/cal/farscape.htm

There's a terrific new interview with Paul Goddard (Stark) here.

Among other things, he mentions that he originally tried out for the role of Scorpius!

Last call for the Timeless Destinations con in Vancouver, BC (July 31st-August 6th). Guests include Gigi Edgely and David Franklin. There will also be a very snazzy Farscape fan table.

More information is available here, and if you'd like 10% off the ticket price, email farscapecanada@hotmail.com.

What Brian Henson has been up to.

Does this count as "real life"?

I couldn't get into that kayaj2k. Are you able to give a quick summary?

Sorry - does it work now?

Yes, very entertaining, thanks.

I popped up to my local cinema last night and met Gigi Edgely. I’d heard that the movie she’s in would be premiering there and I thought I might catch a glimpse of her. Glad I did; it was a really low-key event, and I was the only fan there. I wouldn’t have recognised her, I don’t think, (heaps taller and younger than I expected) except that when she walked up the two photographers started flashing away and telling her to stand and so forth. Once they were done, I just went up – no one else there – and said “hey, just wanted to say hi, I’m a Farscape fan.” She went “Oh!” and put out her hand to shake mine and asked my name, saying “hi, I’m Gigi” (lol), and was like “So you’ve come to get a Farscape fix . . .” Basically, she was really nice and friendly.

I didn’t get to see the film – it was invite only – but I hung around a bit for the rest of the people to arrive. There were some actors who looked vaguely familiar but I couldn’t quite place them – that’s the Australian film industry for you. No red carpet, no big deal, very casual. It was quite interesting. As I said, I’m glad I went – hope Gigi felt like she had at least one fan there!

[I've seen Gigi's film "Last Train to Freo" - but as I didn't see Gigi herself, I've moved my comment about the film to the appopriate thread.]

Will anyone be attending the Farscape Convention in Burbank this November?

Me! I will be. I have my gold ticket in my sweaty little hand and my plane flight booked. :) Very much looking forward to it. The best part is partying with 'Scapers. :D

The Scapecast will be doing a live podcast from the convention as well. Which should be hilarious since we have never done one before. Plus we are thinking of having some of our characters from Tralk Talk perform. I am especially looking forward to Dr. Ernestine Spam and Captain Kurt Hogthrob interact. *snicker*

Lucky ducky. Ben Browder will be there, right?

Yup, Ben is scheduled to be there.

I'm going, as well. It's local to me, so I don't know if I'm going for the whole thing, but I did buy a charity/breakfast ticket.

This should be interesting. I've never been to a single-themed con before.

That is excellent drgnfille! I will be at the charity breakfast too. You will be able to find me with all the other Scapecasters - running around looking harried with our iRivers. :)

Has anyone got any questions you want to ask the cast? I always end up tonguetied during the Q&As, and can never think of an intelligent, insightful question.

Help!

By the way, Ben won't be the only guest - There will be Anthony Simcoe, Wayne Pygram, Gigi Edgely, Raelee Hill, Paul Goddard, Kent McCord and Dave and Lou Elsey.

:)

Ok, so better late than never. Here are a few photos from two August cons, Timeless Destinations in Vancouver (attended by Gigi Edgely and David Franklin) and Conversion in Calgary.

Gigi
David
Rygel
Fan table

The cons were a lot of fun, and David and Gigi were just as awesome as you might imagine. Rygel, on the other hand, was his usual pompous self. Can't take that guy anywhere.

Apparently David Kemper is coming back to TV with a 5-picture movie deal and a new series.

I can't wait to see what he does with the movies. Maybe Sci-Fi's Saturday drek will raise itself out of the midden heap. My opinion, I should add.

From various hints that have been dropped over the last year, Kemper has been talking to some of the Farscape cast about these projects.

So keep your eyes peeled. We might get lucky and see the magic again. :)

Here's hoping he's got an escape clause from this contract for a little series called Space Chase ... or something like that... :)

Far Horizon?

Actually I think it was Ginny and Fran he was talking to. Both of whom I would love to see on TV again. :)

Hey Firecracker! I can't believe the Con is less than 2 weeks away!

As a FS newbie, I just know that any question I stand up and ask will have already been asked a million times before, so I won't humiliate myself on the spot. :) But I have a couple of questions to throw out there, and if they aren't ones that have been asked before, feel free to snag 'em.

- Question for Browder, who sang in a handful of episodes. I know Claudia Black is a trained singer, but is Ben? How much singing has he done, and does he have any plans to do any more? (This from a professional musician - he has a nice singing voice!)

- Theater geek question for any of the cast (or 'Scapers interviewed): If you had to cast a Shakespeare play entirely with Farscape actors, which play would it be, and how which roles would the actors play?

Heh...don't know that either of them are necessarily intelligent or insightful, but there ya have it.

Have a great time at the Con!

Great question!

Excellent questions!

I might even be able to get them on the Scapecast and you can hear the answers for yourself!

I've got a burning question - what happened to Claudia's movie, "The One"?

Good question. :)

Sadly Claudia won't be at the Burbank Convention for us to ask her. BUT she was scouting out locations in Alberta to film the movie and she was in BC, Canada (next door to Alberta) - with a work permit and everything - for over a year, so hopefully now that she is no longer swamped with SG-1 work she can start working on One.

In Alberta.

Where I live. :)

To all you lucky Scapers attending the Official Farscape Convention in Burbank this weekend (Nov. 3rd-5th), fly safe and have a frelling good time.

Please also take pity on us unfortunate non-attendees and post a few reports. :)

Yeah! I am sooooo jealous!! Share the wonders!

The Scapecast will be doing a 'live' podcast on Saturday with perhaps a couple of guest appearances.

Even tho it won't be going out 'live' - when it does go out I hope you guys tune in to get a taste of what the con is all about.

And Fridays podcast - Episode 15 - will have the conclusion of Jacob's interview! (The best part - in my humble opinion. ;) )

Will you let us know when it goes out? I can hardly wait! And word on the jealousy, kayaj2k.

heh. Like anyone would be able to stop me. :)

Of course I will let everyone know when it goes out. And just so you know, you can register for e-mail Scapecast updates here. Also you can sign up for RSS (real simple syndication) feeds. The details are beyond me, but the ability is there. :)


This is going to be an excellent convention! *bounce* *bounce* *bounce* *bounce* *bounce*

*bounces in sync*

Looking forward to it!

Jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous!

I put Friday's pitures at http://www.genrefans.com/ConventionPhotos/farscape06/.

More to come as the weekend progresses!

-matt

Thank you thank you thank you BattMeals! Forgive my ignorance, but who is the gentleman with the headset on stage with Gigi, Paul and Raelee in the Cabaret pictures? The one wearing the black T-shirt with Mr. Spock on it?

There's another con report here.