Convention schedule

[honeymiel1]

I wanted to know if there is going to be a Schedule of the COnvention as in who will be where, on what day, at what time. That way I can consider if I want to bid on the possible auctions of the set tour. Because I want to go for a tour, but I don't want to miss Amanda. the set tour, if there is one should be at the same time as the location tour instead of the actors panels!

 

[philoSCIFI]

I believe the schedule will be posted at the con itself. Schedules may change and from what I hear a lot of the time people don't know whats going on until it happens...roughly. Last minute changes...gotta love it.

the set tour, if there is one should be at the same time as the location tour instead of the actors panels!

That's a great idea... If there's any democratic-like voting thing going on for this, I second the motion! :rolly2:

 

[Rowan]

Set tour

The set tour is usually Sunday morning as it's the one time they [the studio] is almost, 99.99% sure there will be no filming [they sometimes have to come back and shoot on Sat]. We can't be on the set during filming - lots of reasons and too many to go into here. So the chances of the tour moving to the same times as any of the locations tours is pretty much nil.

Sorry folks.

Rowan

 

[philoSCIFI]

Set Tour

Aw bummer. Good to know though. Thanks for the info Rowan. Is there any news on if there will actually be an auction for a set tour?

 

[Rowan]

Set tour

Very strong indications, but nothing set in concrete yet. Believe me, the second anyone here finds out, we'll let you all know. It's deff. something worth going on.

Rowan

 

[Highlander II]

RE: the studio tour -- I was kinda pondering this a few days ago or so -- and instead of doing an auction for like 90% of the 'seats' on the tour -- maybe they could do a 'lucky dip' at the registration table all weekend for some of the seats. The auction, while great for the charity in one respect, limits the people who can go. It will always be those ppl who have that extra cash somewhere or that few extra dollars on the credit card. But, if they were to do a 'lucky dip' type thing, where you pay, say, $5US to dig your hand in a box and pull out a card that's either blank or has 'Studio Tour' on it, then, more ppl who wouldn't ordinarily get to go, could go. Also, I kinda think you might make MORE money for the charity that way. (haven't crunched any numbers on it, but it's possible) Also - how many ppl you know would willingly part with $20US to stick their hand in the box 5 times, but wouldn't be bothered to try on the auction b/c they don't have $250US to spare for a seat? Also - this way would be more 'equitable' to all attendees... b/c even ppl who aren't 'dead set' on going on the set tour, could at least have a chance to go, if they wanted. The way it is now, you have to start saving from the time Gatecon ends and save extra just for the set tour.

Personally? I'd pay $5US for a chance, but I'm not gonna save up $300US to try to win an auction - b/c I just can't - I'm lucky to make it to Gatecon...

 

[Rowan]

Lucky Dip

We did that one year and had some interesting problems. Perhaps they would consider doing it again, but I'm not sure.

Rowan

 

[honeymiel1]

I think this is a really good Idea.

I think it's the best Idea for everyone. I agree. it would give me a chance to do the tour. it's going to cost me a lot of money already. Or then maybe you could do the auction Saturday at the con or the cocktail. that way, if I see Amanda on friday or Saturday, I'll know that I wont miss her sunday so I can go for the tour. If there is a tour, how long it might be?

 

[Highlander II]

Re: Lucky Dip

Originally posted by Rowan
We did that one year and had some interesting problems. Perhaps they would consider doing it again, but I'm not sure.

Rowan

I wasn't there that year, but weren't some of the problems around ppl not knowing about it? I remember reading that ppl were upset that some ppl knew about it and others had no idea -

but - couldn't there be a way to direct ppl to it during registration? or something - I'm just throwing ideas out here - b/c, I wouldn't mind a 'chance' at going on the tour, but there's just no way I could shell out $300 to go -

 

[Rowan]

Logistics

It will be up to the con organizers to decide if they want to try doing this as a lucky dip again.

I'm just one of the crew.

Rowan

 

[Highlander II]

I know --- just tossing out ideas ---

I still want 'em to invite Peter Wingfield -- but hey - that's just me!

 

[honeymiel1]

Yeah!!

ANd I want them to invited Peter DeLuise. This guy is soooo funny.
But I don't think I'm the only one who thinks that!