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by **Agent Skulder** » January 1st, 2012, 9:36 am

What better way to plan vacations than around Cons or Conventions (assuming you're beached out) where we get to meet some of our favorite actors. At some point we'll create an all-inclusive thread, but until then, here's another single entry...

The Emerald City Comic Con takes place March 30, 31 and April 1, 2012 in Seattle WA, USA. For news: http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/

Scheduled thus far, X-Files alums Laurie Holden, Adam Baldwin. Follow the link for MEDIA GUEST updates http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/media-guests/

by **TruthIsOutThere** » January 1st, 2012, 7:09 pm

Sweet! I've gone to a number of them, but usually skip it lately due to the cost. But with Holden and Baldwin there, I'll be sure to make it. Thanks for the info, Agent Skulder! :sun

by **Agent Skulder** » February 27th, 2012, 1:25 pm

How time flies...

Since (amazingly) this takes place in just 4 weeks (MARCH 30, 31 & April 1), I thought I'd bring it to the top. All Media Guests originally scheduled are still scheduled; note that often additions and cancellations can occur in the final month:
http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/media-guests/

X-Files Alum:
Laurie Holden
Adam Baldwin

Wil Wheaton
Jon Bernthal
Christopher Lloyd
Tia Carrere
Eddie McClintock
George Takei
Summer Glau
Christopher Judge
Katee Sackhoff

by **LondonLady** » February 28th, 2012, 5:34 am

I want to go! I want to go! I wonder whether I can still use my $50 United Airlines voucher towards the cost of the plane ticket. The voucher was supposed to expire this month, but maybe if I talk sweetly in my London accent, a kind representative will still honour it!

Has anyone heard about any specific conventions or events featuring the main cast of, "The Walking Dead"?

by **Agent Skulder** » February 28th, 2012, 11:24 am

London Lady - Your best bet re event info seems to be going on the site periodically. Either sign up for email updates or "contact" them: http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/contact/
(Main site link is 2 posts above.)

So far there's a costume event listed. I doubt there will be anything Walking Dead specific or there would be more cast members listed... but, you never know. From the Con site are links to Facebook (etc) - why not post this suggestion to their wall? If there's enough interest, maybe someone will pull people together....

by **TruthIsOutThere** » February 28th, 2012, 2:50 pm

I am so going to this, though I might not have much $ due to the fact that I will have attended a gaming convention in Wisconsin the week before.

Anyone serious about going feel free to shoot me a PM, as I will do what I can to be a gracious host.

by **Agent Skulder** » February 28th, 2012, 3:56 pm

Just a friendly suggestion to anyone itching to go to a convention ...

New Convention NEWS is released weekly, as most cons take place Spring thru Fall and guest lists are always in flux (unless the guest is on a panel or being paid.)

Try to review either news posted to this General Section or do weekly Comic Con or Autograph Convention searches so you don't purchase one plane ticket, and then find you'd rather go someplace else...

For example, the London Con (where GA is scheduled) was announced one week before the Canada Con (GA also scheduled) - for those living in the US, Canada is closer thou it's unclear whether she'll offer the same discussion & photo op in Canada that she's offering in London.

by **Agent Skulder** » March 10th, 2012, 4:56 pm

RECENT GUEST ADDITIONS:

Lea Thompson

Edward James Olmos

Julie Caitlin Brown

James & Oliver Phelps

http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/media-guests/

by **LondonLady** » March 12th, 2012, 9:27 pm

Thanks for the suggestion and the update, Agent Skulder. However, the only person I've heard of on the list is Lea Thompson, and, God bless her, but I wouldn't fly to Seattle or Canada to see her!

by **maurisap** » March 16th, 2012, 11:15 pm

I think I'll begin campaigning for an Oklahoma based Comic Con. Think anyone would come?

by **Agent Skulder** » March 16th, 2012, 11:25 pm

Maurisap - Not sure if you know this, but some fans start Facebook pages when they're trying to gauge interest in holding Conventions in their areas... The good news is, most cons take place annually or semi-annually. For instance - the "Hollywood Show" holds 2-3 autograph shows per year, & 1 is usually in Chicago...

by **LondonLady** » March 17th, 2012, 2:37 pm

maurisap, I'd attend a Comic Convention in Oklahoma, as long as you had a guest or two from either, "The X Files" or, "The Walking Dead."

by **Agent Skulder** » March 17th, 2012, 10:16 pm

MARCH 30, 31 & April 1

Since this kicks off in 2 weeks, time to bump it for anyone making last minute plans.

Use this thread if you're going - anyone else also going can PM you.

http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/
http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/media-guests/

GUESTS: X-Files Alum:
Laurie Holden
Adam Baldwin

OTHER GUESTS:
George Takei
Christopher Lloyd
Lea Thompson
Edward James Olmos
Wil Wheaton
Jon Bernthal
Tia Carrere
Eddie McClintock
Summer Glau
Christopher Judge
Katee Sackhoff
Julie Caitlin Brown
James & Oliver Phelps

by **LondonLady** » March 18th, 2012, 12:47 am

I wonder whether Laurie Holden would change her mind with only two weeks to go. Also, Adam Baldwin is hot; it would be worth going just to see him in person as well. :lick

by **Agent Skulder** » March 18th, 2012, 1:04 am

You can email the site and ask... See first posts for link.

Generally, barring a medical emergency, guests don't cancel this close to the con. It's bad PR for future opportunities...

by **LondonLady** » March 18th, 2012, 1:14 am

Good point. What day will Laurie and Adam be there? I haven't opened the links. I can't go if it's on the Friday or Sunday, but the Saturday might work.

by **Agent Skulder** » March 18th, 2012, 1:22 am

just open the links... let the good times roll...

Plus if you email the Con reps, they'll tell you if Holden's there all 4 days, or not... You can also find Knowle Roher if you go, and ask how they got that... THING to look so natural in his neck! Then ask if he's related to Alec, just to annoy him...

by **LondonLady** » March 18th, 2012, 2:35 am

If Laurie is there for all three days, then it would definitely be worth going.

Yes, that bumpy alien thing did look very real!

Agent Skulder wrote:Then ask if he's related to Alec, just to annoy him...

LOL! But I might get thrown out of the convention!

by **GillyDreamer78** » March 18th, 2012, 12:06 pm

LondonLady wrote: Also, Adam Baldwin is hot; it would be worth going just to see him in person as well.

Spending money to go to Seattle just to meet some hot guy, even if this guy happens to be Adam Baldwin. Really, LondonLady? Somehow that doesn't sound like you at all.

by **LondonLady** » March 20th, 2012, 4:46 am

I'm not sure whether you're being sarcastic or serious, GillyDreamer78. As you may know, I take day trips all the way from Minnesota to California to see David or Gillian quite a lot. I'd be more likely to go to the convention if Laurie Holden was definitely going to attend, but I could still go to see Adam Baldwin if I chose to do so.

by **Agent Skulder** » March 20th, 2012, 9:37 am

London Lady - in case this helps, I look at the guest lists for the larger Cons I'm aware of every couple of weeks. Thus far, the only Con where Laurie Holden is scheduled is Seattle at the end of March. (In contrast, non XF actors like some from Heroes are hitting a different con every month.) Also, the only West Coast cons where actors are scheduled are the Hollywood Show (Burbank in April), the massive Comic Con (San Diego in summer) and lesser known, more artist-oriented Rose City (Portland in early autumn).

Shortly I'll be posting a "general" list of the cons, locations & approximate months. That may help anyone trying to see if specific actors or comics (graphic artists) are planning appearances that year.

FYI - good "basic" anytime searches are "autograph conventions" or "science fiction or sci-fi conventions." If a location visible on the Google page is appealing, it's easy enough to take a more detailed look.

by **Agent Skulder** » March 22nd, 2012, 4:17 pm

MARCH 30, 31 & April 1

Since this kicks off in ONE week, time to bump it for anyone making last minute plans.

TABLE IDENTIFIERS have been added on the site (link below).

Use this thread if you're going - anyone else also going can PM you.

http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/
http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/media-guests/

GUESTS: X-Files Alum:
Laurie Holden
Adam Baldwin

OTHER GUESTS:
George Takei
Christopher Lloyd
Lea Thompson
Edward James Olmos
Wil Wheaton
Jon Bernthal
Tia Carrere
Eddie McClintock
Summer Glau
Christopher Judge
Katee Sackhoff
Julie Caitlin Brown
James & Oliver Phelps
Jason Momoa add 3/22

by **LondonLady** » March 22nd, 2012, 9:57 pm

Thanks for the list, Agent Skulder. I really want to go. I don't think that Laurie would cancel with only one week left before the convention. As you said, that would be bad publicity for her. I wonder whether I could find a cheap flight to Seattle at this late stage. I've never been to Seattle before...

by **LondonLady** » March 22nd, 2012, 9:58 pm

Is there any way to find out whether Laurie will be there for more than just one day?

by **Agent Skulder** » March 22nd, 2012, 11:14 pm

You must contact the convention organizers.... There's a contact link on the site. Then stay in touch with whomever emails back, so you can double check that nothing was cancelled before boarding a plane.

ETA RE LAURIE HOLDEN:
Laurie Holden | Table: C-08
Currently starring as Andrea on the hit series The Walking Dead...

** She will be appearing on Saturday and Sunday.**

Autographs $30 | Photos $30

Saturday, March 31 Sunday, April 1
10:30 AMSigning

1:00 PMPanel

3:00 PMSigning

4:55 PMPhoto Ops

5:15 PMSigning

11:00 AMSigning

11:20 AMPhoto Ops

11:40 AMSigning

2:30 PMSigning

by **LondonLady** » March 23rd, 2012, 6:34 am

Thank you for the tip, Agent Skulder. :sun

by **Agent Skulder** » March 23rd, 2012, 10:27 am

Anyone considering going...

Check similar sites to see if other Philes are going if you want to meet up (there's a similar thread on Haven - http://community.idealistshaven.com/for ... hp?t=48073)

by **TruthIsOutThere** » March 26th, 2012, 4:35 pm

I'll be going down (likely in the middle of the day) either Saturday or Sunday.

by **LondonLady** » March 28th, 2012, 3:18 am

I can't go! I'm singing with our quartet at Church this coming weekend. If I don't sing, our quartet will only be a trio!

However, I hope that they do a lot of promotion for the third series of, "The Walking Dead." I might be able to attend a promo event, or even the red carpet premiere for the third series.

by **Agent Skulder** » March 28th, 2012, 4:36 pm

TruthIsOutThere wrote:I'll be going down (likely in the middle of the day) either Saturday or Sunday.

Sounds good...

If you get a chance, please let us know if you got to meet any familiar names!

Also - any feedback on the Con in general would be appreciated. It may help someone decide how well organized (or not) this con is for a 2013 adventure...

by **Agent Skulder** » March 30th, 2012, 12:19 am

From George Takei's Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/georgehtakei

"...[tomorrow] I travel to Seattle for the Emerald City Comicon.
Speaking of which, any FB fans going to be there? I'll be at Table C-05 Saturday morning, and on a panel that evening at 5:00pm..."

by **LondonLady** » March 30th, 2012, 1:07 am

Let us know if you meet Laurie, Truth. I heard that she's really gracious in real life. She was adorable on the last episode of, "The Talking Dead."

by **TruthIsOutThere** » April 2nd, 2012, 12:24 pm

I almost feel like I should post this in the Laurie Holen/Marita Covarrubias section (or The Walking Dead one).

I heard that the con was extremely busy on Saturday. A friend of mine went on Saturday, and he said that the lines for the two The Walking Dead stars (Jon Bernthal and Laurie Holden) were the longest of all (those two were only attending Saturday and Sunday).

I got down to the con on Sunday at about 2 p.m. (it closed at 5). My oldest daughter had been sick (in the hospital for two full days even; just released Saturday night), and we ended up waiting on her. All told it was me and three girls, my two daughters (18 and 14) and a younger friend (about 11-12). We first visited the various artists and merchandise stands, and my girls bugged me about having to go see Laurie Holden (not really knowing who she was).

We couldn’t find the ‘Guest Celebrity’ section, and I had to ask numerous Convention Center employees for directions, finally learning that it was in a different building across the street. My daughters continued to kid me about having to go see her, but I ignored them and told them that they’d get to see some other fun celebrities and fantastic costumes in the 501st (a group of Star Wars fans with elaborate, detailed costumes). My youngest daughter kidded that if she saw “Shane” (from The Walking Dead), that she’s punch him in the face. I reminded her that this showed what a great actor he was, that she would despise him so.

Eventually, now past 4 (less than an hour of the con left), we found the celebrity/photo op section. My daughter’s friend posed with some people in Star Wars costumes, and we entered the main area with the various guest celebrities. I knew (from talking to my friend the day before) that it cost $30 for autographs, and another $30 for a photo (even with your own camera), and I frankly couldn’t afford to do either. We could see the lines for the two The Walking Dead stars, and both were very light. I quickly swung my camera up (with everything ready to go), and snapped a quick picture from a great distance. Security was on me in less than a second, informing me that no photography was allowed. I apologized and politely explained that it was so far away you likely wouldn’t see anything anyway, and he let the matter drop. We stood at the end of Laurie Holden’s line, which surprisingly was completely empty. One attendant encouraged us to go forward, but I balked, asking “Isn’t it $30 for autographs?” He told us that this was true, but encouraged us to simply go forward to say ‘hi’ (she and the convention people probably felt awkward with her having no one in line, considering that other celebrities like the Firefly stars, Edward James Olmos, George Takei, and even Lea Thomson had pretty long lines).

So we went down the long, roped walkway and found ourselves in front of Laurie Holden. She was extremely kind (and beautiful), and greeted us warmly. I told her that I was a huge X-Files fan, and my youngest daughter told her how much she loved her on The Walking Dead. I told her that I thought her line should be the longest one there, and she joked that her line was shorter than Jon’s because she signed quickly, and he took so long (as we talked he very methodically and slowly signed for a fan, his face nearly obscured by a baseball hat and hoodie). She then continued to rib him, telling us how she’d taught him everything he knows, about acting, life, etc., and he ignored her, hunched over and focused. I joined in the fun, pointing out that he was ignoring her, and he finally looked up at me, with a twinkle in his eye and a slight smile, indicating that he had heard everything. She reminded him that she still wanted a signed picture for her brother. We told her thanks, and I told her how nice it was to meet her (she said the same).

After we’d walked to the end of that section, suddenly the attendant who had been with her grabbed me and told me that Ms. Holden would like us to return in 5 minutes to give us some pictures. We browsed for a bit, then returned, waiting in line this time for a few people. When I stood before her a second time, she looked up at me and waited, and I said that she’d apparently wanted to see us again? The attendant reminded her, and she said “Oh yeah, the nice family. I wanted to sign some pictures for your daughters.” She then proceeded to let them pick out pictures, which she personalized to each of the three girls, carefully spelling each of their names. The youngest (their friend) picked one with her shooting a rifle (probably from TWD), while my two daughters each went with a glamorous face shot. My oldest daughter (who has watched TXF with me) didn’t remember her from that (until I got home and threw in a DVD), and also didn’t see the pictures of Marita that she had there.

As we were in line, we could also see Adam Baldwin a short distance away.

Here's that shot from far away. You can see that she's wearing dark blue, with a light blue scarf, and that Jon Bernthal (to the right of her) has a much longer line.

by **LondonLady** » April 3rd, 2012, 2:15 am

Oh, my gosh, Truth! I just died reading your story! It sounds as though you and your family had a wonderful time. I am so happy for you! Laurie sounds just as kind and gracious as I've always heard about her.

Roll on, October!

by **Agent Skulder** » April 8th, 2012, 5:40 pm

Thanks, Truth, for sharing your Emerald City Comic Con day with us. It sounds like you and the girls lucked out by going a little late...

Here's an example of a fan who went in costume, and got Laurie Holden to pose in character; click on the link to see the uncropped version - http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... 712&type=3

With thanks to John Stever via The X Files 3 in 2013 Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... permPage=1

by **TruthIsOutThere** » April 9th, 2012, 2:48 pm

Awesome picture! And a nice hat, too!

Other than Laurie's pictures, I don't think I saw a single thing regarding TXF the whole day there.

by **LondonLady** » April 9th, 2012, 4:08 pm

Oh, my gosh; I love this fan! He loves all the things that I love: "The X Files," "Terminator 2: Judgement Day," and, "The Walking Dead"! God bless him! :sun

by **LondonLady** » April 9th, 2012, 4:09 pm

Thanks for the link to the uncropped photo, Agent Skulder. I simply had to save it to my computer.

by **Agent Skulder** » April 9th, 2012, 5:22 pm

London Lady -Glad you liked that, it's a SPECTACULAR photo!

Here's a well written blog for anyone needing motivation for 2013 ECCC plans:
http://www.macguffinpodcast.com/macguff ... -the-nerd/

by **Agent Skulder** » March 19th, 2013, 9:44 pm

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