Conventions Are In The Air

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Jul 10, 2001

Yes, it’s that time of year again where fans gather together en mass to celebrate and talk about their favorite sci-fi show. I am of course talking about Stargate Sg-1 and I have the low down on two of the best conventions to spend your time, money and energy in total fandom of the best sci-fi show on TV. So get ready to slap on the latex and don your favorite costume as I go through the events, guests and all the happenings at the cons.

First up and the most recent is GateCon a three day all out convention taking place in Vancouver Canada. The con runs from Sep. 20th through the 23rd and is generally considered to be the premier Sg-1 convention to go to on this side of the globe. With an impressive guest list and activities this is a must for any Sg-1 fan.

Scheduled as guests for Gatecon are:
Teryl Rothery - Dr. Janet Fraiser
Jay Acovone - Maj. Charles Kawalsky
Alexis Cruz - Skarra
Dan Shea – Sgt. Siler
Don Davis – Gen. George Hammond
Peter Williams - Apophis
Tony Amendola – Bra’tac
Jay Brazeau
Bill Nikolai - Technician Alberts
JR Bourne - Martouf
Gary Jones - Master Sergeant Walter Davis
Joseph Mallozzi
Paul Mullie – Show Writer

The Gatecon is also in talks to get Carmen Argenzianno (Jacob/Selmak), Erick Avari (Kasuf), Wil deVry and Christopher Judge (Teal’c).

The con will also be host to a Sg-1 costume contest and art show along with a bus tour of SG-1 filming locations. They will also be a contest drawing that for one lucky person will give them a day on the Sg-1 set and a chance to met the cast and more.

Ticket prices are as follow:

VIP : $195
VIP Tickets are now SOLD OUT
Includes entry to all events on all four days, including cocktail party and banquet, and guaranteed picture and/or autograph from Stars in participating sessions (official photographs not included in ticket price).

SUPERQUAD : $150
Includes entry to all four days. Photographs and autographs ONLY if time and Stars allow - no guarantees

DAY PASS : $50
Includes entry to the daytime events but NOT to autograph and photograph sessions.
For more information on hotels prices, admissions and more visit the Gatecon web site at www.gatecon.com

For our seconded convention we go across the pond to merry old England for the Wolf Events. A monster organization of conventions for Sg-1, Voyager & Fiirstwave that happen all year round. This year Wolf Sg-3 will run from Nov. 2-4 at the Heathrow Park Hotel, London, England and will have the following guests:

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