2014 DWcon Manchester - The Grand Exhibition!

[Who's Wee Dug]

Just seen the email, shame but he has to look after himself the best he can, he will go on with the books as long as he is capable.

 

[Catch-up]

Aww. I was really hoping to be able to see him again. So sad, but not too surprising. I think everyone understood this was a possibility and wants him to put his well being first. I'm still so thrilled to be going and feel so lucky!

 

[Jan Van Quirm]

Well there's the world premiere of Troll Bridge to look forward to (that really does look awesome :clap: ) and hopefully we'll have some great little nuggets of all the latest ventures on Narrativia's schedule

 

[Molokov]

Jan: I'll have to correct you - it won't be the finished Troll Bridge being screened, rather an almost complete work-in-progress. The official premiere has to take place at a film festival (as many film festivals have this as a qualification of entry) and we're not entirely sure where that will be. However, Daniel does intend to show us congoers as complete a version as possible... I expect several SFX shots won't be complete, but we can expect all the live action stuff to be edited and cut together as per the final version.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Oh well it will whet the appatite for the final product.

 

[Jan Van Quirm]

Jan: I'll have to correct you - it won't be the finished Troll Bridge being screened, rather an almost complete work-in-progress. The official premiere has to take place at a film festival (as many film festivals have this as a qualification of entry) and we're not entirely sure where that will be. However, Daniel does intend to show us congoers as complete a version as possible... I expect several SFX shots won't be complete, but we can expect all the live action stuff to be edited and cut together as per the final version.

Thanks for the correction Molokov - will look forward to an advance test screening on the Director's first cut

 

[The Mad Collector]

It's a great pity he won't be there but as been said above Terry's health (and the the prospect of another book) is more important than another convention appearance. It will be sad for those people making their first convention hoping to meet the great man at last but it is fully understandable.

The extra note that Stephen Baxter will also be missing is also unfortunate but on a plus, at least for me that will mean that my luggage will be considerably lighter as I can leave all those books behind I was hoping to get signed.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Mad I'm sure that Stephen Baxter will be another Con.

 

[Sister Jennifer]

Its a shame but I'd rather a few more books than more appearances I suppose

Well said.

 

[Mixa]

Oh! I’ve just read the notice entering the webpage… What a pity! Although I completely agree with you, Sister J.

Nevertheless I’m sure all of you are going to have a GREAT time in the Convention and that’s what Sir Pratchett has said he would like.

Mx

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

And I doubt that he will be at Hogwatch this year as well, even though he lives quite near.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Just seen this on Twitter.

Feet of clay
Posted by Simon Fraser on 13 Jul 2014, 7:17 p.m.

News about the play

We are sorry to announce that the Feet of Clay play to be performed at the Convention has has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We know this is a shame for all involved and this was not a decision taken lightly but we promise there will be a replacement programme item of a theatrical nature which will be revealed at the Convention. We would like to publicly thank all those in the cast and crew who were working on Feet of Clay for their time and effort.

 

[Penfold]

That's a shame but I'm sure a decent replacement will be done.

I was just wondering who else from here will be arriving a bit early (Thursday 7th) as I will be having a crack at the quiz this time around and was wondering about getting a forum team together? It was quite good fun last time, although I was only a spectator.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Won't get there till Friday Penners, as I will be at Worldcon on the Thursday following.

 

[Murgatroyd]

I'll be there on Thursday, as will anyone else who's trading... See you at the quiz!

 

[Jan Van Quirm]

We won't be arriving until around lunchtime on the Friday so no help to you Penners Will definitely be up for meeting and hearing all about it over something long and cool to drink once we've got my dad's artwork settled into the exhibition room though! :dance:

 

[Molokov]

If you find the rowdy (or possibly quiet) group of Australians at the quiz, you're welcome to join us

 

[The Mad Collector]

Also aiming to be there around lunchtime on the Friday, see you in the bar

 

[Penfold]

It all sounds good to me.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

If you find the rowdy (or possibly quiet) group of Australians at the quiz, you're welcome to join us

Do you supply the glue!!?