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14/08/06
James Marsters & Friends - Weekend Schedule
From: JMLive Mailing List

JAMES MARSTERS AND FRIENDS WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Please note that all times and scheduled events are subject to change. A full schedule with timings for all events will be included in the registration pack. Ticket holders will be fully informed of any schedule changes during the event.

Friday registration will be open from 2:00pm until 8:00pm in the Queen Mary Reception area.

------------- SATURDAY -------------

Screenings will be shown throughout the day during breaks in Main Hall events.

8:00am - Registration, next to entry to main Exhibition Hall
8:30am - Doors open
9:30am to 7:00pm - Main Hall events, talks, Q&As, photograph and autograph sessions
1:00pm to 2:00pm - Lunch break
7:00pm to 9:00pm - Seated buffet dinner. Meal includes meat, fish and vegetarian options.
9:00pm - James Marsters in Concert
Later evening - Screenings with bar open into the late evening.

MAIN HALL EVENTS
Exclusive screenings will be shown throughout the day during breaks in Main Hall events
Steve DeKnight and Dee Dee Bradley
David Fury
James Marsters
Mercedes McNab
Jane Espenson
Tony Todd
Star Episode Commentary - Buffy

Additional information:
- James Marsters photograph sessions are scheduled for Saturday morning.
- We will endeavor to have all Saturday photographs returned in time for Sunday autograph sessions.
- Kevin Sorbo will be appearing Saturday afternoon only.
- Please see the schedule in your registration pack at the event for exact timings of guest autograph and photograph sessions.

------------- SUNDAY -------------

9:00am - Doors open
9:00am to 6:00pm - Main Hall events, talks, Q&As, photograph and autograph sessions
1:00pm to 2:00pm - Lunch break
4:00pm - Performance: James Marsters
5:30pm - Closing ceremony
6:00pm - Event closes

MAIN HALL EVENTS
Screenings will be shown throughout the day during breaks in Main Hall events.
Steve DeKnight
'In Conversation with... Al Gough and Miles Millar'
Tony Todd and Michael Winnick
Mercedes McNab
Writers Group - David Fury, Jane Espenson and Steve DeKnight
Performance - James Marsters

Additional information:
- James Marsters autograph sessions are scheduled for Sunday morning.
- Mercedes McNab autograph sessions are scheduled for Sunday.
- Please see the schedule in your registration pack at the event for exact timings of guest autograph and photograph sessions.

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Wristbands must be worn for admittance. Please be aware that anyone not wearing a wristband will not be admitted.

Anyone who would like to give a gift to any of the guests will have the opportunity to present it in person during the weekend autograph sessions.


14/08/06
Spike: Asylum #3 Preview
From: http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0608/08/index.htm

BRIEFLY

* IDW Publishing has provided The Continuum a first look at Franco Urru's cover to Spike: Asylum #3, due in stores in November. Click on the thumbnail for a larger image.


14/08/06
Kulture Shock: Plush Spike Puppets
From: Kulture Shock Mailing List

Well they have done it again! Following from the success of the Angel Puppets which were modeled on the Angel Puppet from the popular Smile Time Episode, Diamond Select have decided to make more puppets.

This time they have decided to do a Spike Puppet, this is despite the fact that Spike was never in the episode! The Spike Puppet is going to be 24" and no doubt will prove as popular as the angel puppets. They are limiting production to just 5,000 and each puppet will be individualy numbered and come with a certificate.

The release date is 'November/December' but if this is like previous releases it may slip. There can be NO GUARRENTEE that this puppet will be ready for Christmas.

It is likely that this puppet will be oversubscribed, and may be in short supply. In this case we will fulfil orders in strict sequence of receipt.

If you want to order a Spike Puppet please follow this link

http://www.kultureshock.co.uk/v3/cart.php?target=product&product_id=18198

The puppet is £39.99.


14/08/06
Official Shadow Puppets Trailer
From: http://www.shorelineentertainment.com/movies/ShadowPuppets.html

Trailer


03/08/06
FractalMatter - Spike: Asylum #1 Review
From: http://fractalmatter.com/main/?p=311

Spike: Asylum #1

Writer: Brian Lynch
Artist: Franco Urru
Publisher: IDW
Price: $3.99
Release Date: September 2006

IDW’s range of Angel tie-ins continues with this miniseries featuring everyone’s favourite mockney loudmouth vampire-with-a-soul. A quick glance at their website shows several current and recent titles featuring Angel and his supporting cast – indeed, this series debuts not long after the final issue of the previous Spike miniseries, Spike vs. Dracula.

This kind of heavy schedule seems more suited to a TV series that is still ongoing, but Buffy and Angel fandom doesn’t seem to be going anywhere (nor should it), so while there is still a market for them, these titles will continue to be produced.

The issue starts with Spike doing what he does best – getting into a fight after leaving a bar. Things take an interesting turn, and we are led into the story proper. A rich couple hires Spike to rescue their daughter from the Mosaic centre - which essentially amounts to demon rehab, where monsters can be cured of their monster-osity. To rescue her, Spike needs to get himself admitted – unfortunately, he’s annoyed a fair few monsters over the years, many of whom are already in the Mosaic Centre… and they’re expecting him.

Urru’s artwork captures James Marsters well – it isn’t an exact photorealistic likeness, but it also doesn’t look like the part has been recast, which is a common flaw with comics based on licensed properties. His storytelling is good, and doesn’t seem to suffer in talking heads scenes. He also has a nice line in monster design.

Lynch is best known for his online comic Angry Naked Pat, and for selling several movie spec scripts, although according to his website “You will never see any of these. Ever. Never ever ever.” On the strength of this issue, those scripts would probably be a very interesting read. He manages to capture Spike’s personality on the page without overdoing the Anglicism’s – although two “Bloody hells” in the space of two panels is a little much – and even manages to give Spike the opportunity to rant for a little while about one of his biggest irritants.

The issue itself is mostly a lead in to what appears to be the real meat of the story, which is Spike locked in with the monsters. (An appearance by some variation on the old classic “I’m not locked in here with you. You’re locked in with me.” in the next few issue would not be a surprise). As opening issues go, it fulfils its purpose and sets up the next few issues nicely, managing to get in some action and humour and even a couple of sly winks to the fans. From the end of this issue it looks like Spike has an unpleasant ordeal ahead of him – and that’s just what we want. Give ‘em bloody hell, you loudmouthed mockney bugger!


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