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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.
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Comment by Bryn
Horrorphile
Looks like you had a ball JD ...
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Comment by Bianca S
Cinema Voyage
Now to name drop, My dad owns his own limousine company, he drives quite a few celebs around, and for the second year in a row he manged to snare the supanova gig and for next year to. So he drove all the crew there and around. He didnt know who Jewel Staite was he simply referred to her as the nice canadian, he said she was lovely.
I was meant to get an autograph from Jared but my dad refeuses to ask becasue its unprofessional.
so thats my claim to fame.
Great Post John!!
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Not just a little short, it was a stormtrooper with a thick Queensland accent
Shame you couldn't make it, we would of had a wild old time!
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
I had a fantastic time at Supanova too, can't wait for San Diego hopefully next year.
Your welcome for the link. Come back soon.
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Supanova comes around the same time each year, just keep an eye out for the next one! They seem to be getting larger each time and I'm sure there will be more great guests.
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Damn work, was a blast of a day. maybe next year?
Comment by Mountain Fog
Infognito
looks like you had a great time of it all.
cheers
fog
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Tracy
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Angling Fish
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Have you been to a SupaNova before?
I wpould be sharing the R2 maker yarn any chance I got
It was a great time, shame you missed it. As ive been saying to everyone else, maybe next year?
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
JD heaven...pretty close. I will certainly remember it for a long time to come.
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
A good time was had by all, you should check one out.
Comment by Mountain Fog
Infognito
no never been to one, in fact, I didn't realise they did such events here!
I should write about thsoe days, brings back good memories, and sad regrets, that I didn't get my act together and stay in the business.
Had I done so, I would definietly have owrked on the Star Wars project, Matrix etc, as Sci Fi was becoming my specialty.
I worked on Total Recall, for over a year, then it got canned, and sold off by De Laurentis. Our production crew created the original sound stages on the Gold Coast, now connected to Movie World.
cheers
fog
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Optomystic Opportunism
Maybe I should school myself in sci-fi for next year..
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Plastic fantastic.
Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
We couldn't make SuperNOvaBrisbane this year, but it's on our personal logs for 2009... this year will just have to contend with the continuation of our DS9 episodes and all they can offer us on the Dominion wars... as I said, we missed it all out there in the Delta Quadrant all those years with Voyager ... catching up with the antics of Quark, Odo and the crew is brilliant!
Glad it was all you hoped it would be...
Lilla ...
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Was that Total Recall when it was in David Cronenberg's hands??
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Beauty and Brains graced the floor of SupaNova, it was a fancy dress fetish treat!
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Fantastic Plastic on the outside with a soft flesh beneath...scary that even the most convincing Fem-Trooper has less plastic attached than your average Hollywood starlet.
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Shame you missed it, must be harder knowing how much fun Supanova can be.
Im a huge DS9 fan (my fave of the Star Trek spin offs), Voyager however I hated, though 7 of 9 does save the show from terminal boredom...there really was little originality to be found.
The prophets are with you...