Now, I know I don't go to media cons, and SF-lit cons are different animals, but, (a) the two cons I go to are in their 44th and 18th years, respectively and (b) neither of them costs more than $50 for the whole weekend.
Of course, the special guests appear for reimbursement of expenses plus cheez crackers, and the autographs are free.
I go to two Cons a year. One is very much like Nutty describes. The other a gimungous anime con, with voice actors, creators and musicians flew in from Japan, tons of programming, etc. Both of them don't charge much more than $50, (less if you pre-register), no cost for autographs or photographs (and a lot of artist guests will draw quick sketches for free as well).
Of course, none of these have (in the US anyway) movie and TV stars, so it could very well be a different thing.
I was supposed to be interviewing the Multiverse people tomorrow, but I forgot I am going on holiday tomorrow. I had to sheepishly schedule, looking like a dumbass. If anybody has any questions for them, shoot them over. I didn't find out until today that Jim Cameron negoiated getting the Firefly rights from FOX for it, which will probably upset the Dark Angel fans.
How many people are attending your cons, Kalshane? It looks like one of BE's promises was a good star:fan ration, which ups the per guest cost and therefore asking price considerably.
I've never seen any of the Dark Angel fandom. The only thing I really remember is they hate Firefly.
I think they also believe Jensen Ackles is hot.
Jensen who? You're going to tell me they're on Veronica Mars now, aren't you? IMDB time..
The only thing I really remember is they hate Firefly.
Ah the early days on the OB. Good Times. Good Times.
I think they also believe Jensen Ackles is hot.
And in that, they are absolutely correct.
True. . . result: many new DA fans who come to it from SPN. (You know who you are!)
I've ever only been concerned about the world's hottest security team:fan ratio. I think it's been pretty good.
Still, never charged over 125 for a party.
Nyah. Nyah.
AND! If anyone who isnt me claims to be doing a Drive party, they're whack, yo.
