JohnDoe
Bryn
BrentonJohn Doe Beams into SupaNova 2008
June 26th 2008 00:01
Supa Nova 2008 Australia
Supanova Femtrooper alert!
Sunday June 22nd 2008 – Sydney
JD woke up Sunday morning in full Starfleet mode, that is to say his inner geek was “giddy as a schoolboy”…it was time for SupaNova 2008. This is Australia’s largest Sci-Fi, Comic Book, Anime, Video Gaming convention. It’s an expo of TV, Film, Animation and Graphic storytelling with beloved guests and tons of added extras.
A sign of Anime-zing things ahead
As Johnny, Mrs Doe and Mr Cave bounced into the dome of Sydney’s Olympic Park waves of endorphins instantly flooded the system. The main arena was converted into pop culture Nirvana. A prop perfect Bobba Fett menacingly passed by, an authentic fully operational R2 unit beeps and leggy women recreating their favourite Anime characters waltz by, all this 10 feet in!
John Doe hardens up as Bounty Hunter Bobba Fetts protege
There were stalls aplenty (Eg: Madman, Siren, Kings Comics, Gifts for Geeks) offering Collectibles, DVD’s, Comics and a treasure trove of rarities more valuable than answering the riddle of the Sands. Cruising up and down the fantastical alleys of commerce surrounded by a crowd of simpatico outcasts, fellow tourists to reality sharing an unspoken kinship it was hard not to wish that the weird and wacky people were not expelled to asylums if they behaved in a similar way in public.
Supanova 2008 - a long shot perspective
Arriving at the JB Hi Fi Seminar room just in time for a midday Q & A with Nichelle Nicols who played Ahura on the original Star Trek series increased the surreal buzz. Exceptionally well practised in the art of storytelling to fandom, her benevolent presence was every bit as assured and stoic as her most famous role. It was a treat to hear the famous martin Luther King anecdote first hand.
Nichele Nichols signs autographs for the Gladiators
Heading back into the cataclysm of delights the gang was ecstatic to see the impish Beauty Jewel Straite who plays Kaylee (Shiny) in Firefly and Serenity. Charming and again embodying the essence of her character in real life, during the Q & A she entertained with on set stories and tales mainly orbiting Stargate Atlantis and rightfully her Brown coat adventures.
The new generation of Battlestar Galactica was represented by the ebony siren Kandyse McLure and it is here that JD has to apologise for having no photos of either feminine wonder because of a misusing of flash and lens. Chatting to one of the vendours the exciting news that July 9th Battlestar Galactica's James Callis (Baltar) and Jamie Bamber (Apollo) will be in town. (Visit The Hub Productions for more info)
Another high shot
Naturally Mr Doe is also a comic book fanatic and having the pleasure of having Writer/ Illustrator Howard Chaykin impart his artistic wisdom and industry experiences enlightened. Working for DC comics and Marvel he was a smart, funny and informative host, his brutally honest approach made meeting him as memorable as any famous face. Watching him sketch his latest signature Wolverine
John Doe meets the fans
Our rag tag crew left the main docking bay as Earth’s sun set in the West, exhausted and elated from the day’s abundant rewards. Sharing the experience discussion turned to the events more populated US counterparts like San Diego Comic-Con and Dragon Con. Continuing to lace our thoughts long after, next year John Doe will be in the U.S and may be able to attend these mammoth Prince’s of this fantastical Universe.
John Doe on the wrong end of a stormtroopers blaster
Till then this is John Doe Signing off Nanoo-Nanoo.
Click Here to read Cinema Dime’s take on the day.
| 164 |
| Vote |
Shared on
Comments (23)
Add Comments
Read More
