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Post by Teebee on Feb 23, 2008 19:20:55 GMT
I see Eve Myles has been added to the guest list for The Rift
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Post by PokerKitten on Feb 23, 2008 19:39:37 GMT
Aw, whatever some of us might think of Gwen Eve seems really nice and fun And Mr Stokes will have endeared himself no end to JM fans after his TW mag piece, won't he.
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Post by Teebee on Feb 23, 2008 19:53:43 GMT
I think she'll be really good, I can imagine from what I've read she's got a great sense of humour ;D Oh absolutely, he sounded just like some of us did, but not as gushy
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Post by PokerKitten on Feb 26, 2008 13:04:57 GMT
Torchwood gains its own convention Feb 26 2008 by Karen Price, Western Mail
SCI-FI drama Torchwood has joined the ranks of cult hits like Star Trek, Star Wars and Buffy the Vampire Slayer after the announcement of a convention dedicated to the show.
Fans of the BBC Wales-produced series will be able to find out more about the show at a new one-day event.
Actress Eve Myles will be among the guest stars taking part in the Torchwood special at the Porchester Hall in London on April 26.
Myles, who plays police woman-turned-alien-hunter Gwen Cooper, will be answering questions, posing for photographs and signing memorabilia.
She will be joined by former Buffy star and Torchwood guest actor James Marsters, Gareth David-Lloyd, who plays Ianto, former Neighbours and Ugly Betty actor Alan Dale and Torchwood producer Richard Stokes.
It is further proof that the Doctor Who spin-off from Swansea writer Russell T Davies is becoming cult viewing.
Myles, who lives in Cardiff, says she is still amazed when she gets stopped in the street by fans who recognise her from the series, which pulled in more than two million viewers when it made its debut on BBC3 before switching to mainstream channel BBC2.
“I am surprised by the popularity of Torchwood,” said Myles, who won a Bafta Cymru Award for the role last year. “When you go into a job you never expect it to have such an effect.
“I had got used to being known in Wales but actually getting stopped by people in London who now know me from Torchwood is a whole new kettle of fish.
“People are very kind and are genuinely pleased for me.
“The convention highlights how Torchwood is becoming a cult show so to play a lead in it is awesome.”
Although Torchwood, which stars John Barrowman as Captain Jack, is a Doctor Who spin-off, it is regarded as more accessible to non sci-fi fans.
“We are getting people who never watch sci-fi as there’s also a strong element of domestic drama,” said Myles, who shot to fame in the Welsh soap Belonging.
“People really enjoy it because they like the characters and can identify with them.
“Kids of seven or eight send me letters as do people in their 70s – there’s no target audience as such.”
So popular is the show that dolls are now being made of the characters, including Gwen, and they are expected to be launched later this year.
“I think it’s hilarious. I know I’m sorted for Christmas presents for the next five years.”
She’s now looking forward to the convention.
“It’s going to be good – it’s lovely that people are so keen.”
Don Parker, popular culture specialist at the University of Wales, Newport, says conventions were usually enjoyable experiences – but they could also be bad.
He said, “They allow people to connect on a different level with the show but, if the actors and creators are not in the right spirits, they can be very disappointing.
“I think this one (Torchwood) will be a success though and it will probably grow and grow.
“If the makers develop it and embrace it, it will just make their brand even stronger. It’s an important day for both sides.
“Doctor Who fans are pretty obsessive in nature. It’s not just like watching a soap opera, they really connect with what happens.
“There’s a real sense of life, love and loss with these programmes. Science fiction can deal with real life issues like war and death but still make them seem distant from reality by placing them in another world.
“Torchwood has been so successful because it really allows old Doctor Who fans to re-engage with a familiar concept while bringing in a new generation of fans.
“I know people in their 40s that are ecstatic about the show.
“It is a strong concept and it’s important they have localised it to Cardiff. It draws fans in because it gives them a sense of ownership over the programme.”
icWalesThey make it sound like an Eve event, when we all know it's a James one, but hey, whatever gets bums on seats right ;D
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Post by Teebee on Feb 26, 2008 13:45:15 GMT
lol, that's the impression I got too when I first read it, but as you say as long as folk attend ;D
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Post by Teebee on Mar 2, 2008 16:45:44 GMT
Sorry for the double post PK; Added guests for The Rift THE RIFT: CHRIS CHIBNALL AND JAMES MORAN
Chris Chibnall, co-producer and lead writer for Torchwood, and James Moran, Torchwood and Dr Who writer, will be talking all things Torchwood at The Rift, a day-long event taking place at Porchester Hall on Saturday, April 26.
Also appearing will be James Marsters, Eve Myles, Alan Dale, Gareth David-Lloyd and Torchwood producer Richard Stokes.
Further information is available at www.jamesmarsterslive.com
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Post by PokerKitten on Mar 2, 2008 17:55:29 GMT
You lucky lucky pople - I have a lot of hero worship for James Moran ETA - and he's been blogging about it, bless the man. Lookee.
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Post by PokerKitten on Mar 6, 2008 13:45:57 GMT
More publicity for the event: Meet the stars of Torchwood Want a chance to meet some of the faces of Torchwood, and the team behind it? Then come to a convention in the UK in April... Simon Brew
For the first time, Torchwood is set to get a convention all to itself, and it’s coming up very soon. For on 26th April 2008 – that’s a Saturday – there’s a one-day event called The Rift being organised, and tickets are on sale for it now.
Taking place at Porchester Hall in Central London, the guest list is already hugely impressive. From behind the camera there’s producer Richard Stoke, producer and lead writer Chris Chibnall, and Torchwood/Doctor Who/even Den of Geek once writer James Moran too.
From in front of the camera, there’s Eve Myles (who plays Gwen Cooper), Alan Dale (who was a guest star in Neighbours, but has also turned up in the likes of 24, Lost and Ugly Betty) and Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto Jones). There’ll be the opportunity to get autographs, take photos ad enjoy Q&A sessions and panel discussions.
On top of those, there’s also James Marsters, who will be ending the evening by giving a live concert.
The premium tickets for the event have quickly sold out, but gold tickets are still available. They cost £80, and for that you’ll get entry to the convention, entry to the evening concert, and autographs from Chris Chibnall, James Moran, James Marsters and Gareth David-Lloyd. Plus you’ll get to attend all of the Q&As.
To book your ticket you need to head over to www.jamesmarsterslive.com Den of Geek
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Post by Teebee on Mar 6, 2008 22:39:53 GMT
Another guest announced ;D
Artist Al Davison will be at The Rift offering attendees the chance to have themselves immortalised in manga portraits.
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Post by PokerKitten on Mar 8, 2008 22:59:18 GMT
Oooh, will any of you take the plunge?! I'd quite like a drawing of me with lovely big eyes ;D
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Post by Teebee on Mar 8, 2008 23:03:03 GMT
I don't think I'd have the nerve
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Post by PokerKitten on Mar 8, 2008 23:05:14 GMT
Aw, but he looks all lovely and cuddly, not frightening at all. For proof, scroll down to the last post on the page - astralgypsy.blogspot.com/
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Post by Teebee on Mar 8, 2008 23:13:20 GMT
Going by the pic of the girl with her drawing he could make me look half decent ...maybe ;D ;D but I seriously think I'd be to shy to do it
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Post by PokerKitten on Mar 8, 2008 23:27:29 GMT
Having been pursued by artists outside the cathedral in Florence, I kinda know where you're coming from ;D D had to fend them off because I was freaking out ;D But I think this would feel different and I'd be up for it if I was going.
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Post by nightnurse on Mar 9, 2008 16:50:18 GMT
Ooh I fancy having a Manga me ;D Pat once paid for me to be immortalised in a pencil drawing from one of the artists milling around outside The National Portrait Gallery ...I remember it being very good but I didn't like my fat post kids face and its lurking in the garage somewhere
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Post by Pluto7077 on Mar 10, 2008 20:06:38 GMT
I'd like one too but they'll probably be too expensive
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Post by PokerKitten on Mar 12, 2008 23:56:38 GMT
Cath Tregenna's just been added to the guest list.
This is torture for me...
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Post by PokerKitten on Mar 14, 2008 23:56:57 GMT
Keith Topping is the latest addition - he of the Buffy books etc and sage words on the Who forum. Six Autographs Included in Ticket Photographs Writers Panel Actors Panel Individual Question and Answer Sessions Prize Draw Evening Concert *** James Marsters - Captain John Hart Eve Myles - Gwen Cooper Alan Dale - Copley Gareth David-Lloyd - Ianto Jones Richard Stoke - Torchwood producer Chris Chibnall - Torchwood producer and lead writer James Moran - Torchwood and Dr Who writer Cath Tregenna - Torchwood writer Keith Topping - Journalist and Dr Who author Artist Al Davison will be at The Rift offering attendees the chance to have themselves immortalised in manga and fantasy portraits. *** Included in ticket - 1 autograph with James Marsters - 1 autograph with Gareth David-lloyd - autographs with Richard Stokes - autographs with Chris Chibnall - autographs with James Moran - autographs with Cath Tregenna - prize draws - all Q&As - concert with James Marsters in evening You're getting a lot of bang for your bucks gals I promise I'll stop whining sometime soon, but this event is so me it's making me a very unhappy PK.
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Post by PokerKitten on Mar 18, 2008 11:56:30 GMT
THE RIFT GETS BIGGER The Rift is getting bigger and bigger with more top guests heading to Porchester Hall on Saturday, April 26 for the unmissable Torchwood gathering.
Torchwood writer Cath Tregenna will be joining author and journalist Keith Topping at the event.
They will also be revealing a few insider stories about everyone's favourite sci-fi series in a writers’ panel. Joining them will be lead Torchwood writer Chris Chibnall and writer James Moran, who has also written for Doctor Who.
Cath was a big hit at the Cardiff one-day event 'Celtic Blues' with James Marsters and Gareth David-Lloyd last year and enjoyed meeting and talking to fans. Keith has written numerous official and unofficial and film guides including books about Doctor Who and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Your admission ticket to The Rift also includes six free autographs. Attendees can receive an autograph from James Marsters, Gareth David-Lloyd, Chris Chibnall, Cath Tregenna, Richard Stokes and James Moran. Additional autographs will be available to purchase at the event, including those for Eve Myles and Alan Dale.
Tickets also include an evening concert with James Marsters, admission to all talk sessions, free entry into the prize draw and lots more.
Prizes offered in the free prize draw include:
- Spamalot souvenir signed by Alan Dale and the London cast - James Marsters' Torchwood script signed by all the guests at The Rift - James Marsters' Smallville script, signed by James - Coffee with James Marsters * - Tea with Gareth David-Lloyd * - A Torchwood photo signed and personalised by James Marsters - A Torchwood photo signed and personalised by Gareth David-Lloyd - 'Spike' comics signed by James Marsters
* We'd like to say that it would definitely be tea and coffee but just in case... it may not be.
To book your place go to www.jamesmarsterslive.com
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Post by PokerKitten on Mar 21, 2008 18:56:03 GMT
More coverage, at SFXThursday March 20, 2008 The First Dedicated Torchwood Con Torchwood's Captain John, James Marsters, will be reuniting with the team not only in the series finale, but also in London next month for a special one-day fan event called The Rift, organised by the James Marsters Live website. The first dedicated Torchwood fan event to be held, it includes a host of stars, writers and backstage bods talking, answering questions about the series and meeting fans.
The lineup at Porchester Hall, Bayswater, on Saturday 26 April also includes:
Eve Myles Gareth David-Lloyd Torchwood producer Richard Stokes Torchwood writers Chris Chibnall, Catherine Tregenna and James Moran Alan Dale – Torchwood villain and who’s also been in Lost, The X-Files and Ugly Betty
Marsters, who made his name playing vampire Spike, said: "I can't wait to see everybody in London and meet all my Torchwood pals again. We're going to have a blast"
The Rift includes talks and panels, six free autographs, photographs, a free prize draw and an evening concert featuring James Marsters singing songs from his new CD Like A Waterfall. Tickets are £80 (that incudes the autographs remember!) available from www.jamesmarsterslive.com
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