Nov 23 | Chuckreturns to NBC with a special two-hour show on Sunday, Jan 10, 2010, before returning to its regular time slot, Mondays at 8pm on the following night. It's return to prime time television can be attributed to a successful fan renewnal campaign last year. CHUCK is a one-hour, action-comedy series that follows Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi, "Less Than Perfect") -- a computer geek who is catapulted into a new career as the government's most vital secret agent. This upcoming season will include some special guest stars, including Brandon Routh of "Superman Returns" who will play CIA agent Daniel Shaw in an episode, and the addition of SUBWAY restaurant as a major advertiser to the show. Chuck averaged a 4.0/6 rating last season, about eight percent better than the recently cancelled "Trauma". Ratings-challenged Heroes moves back an hour when Chuck returns on Monday nights. STAR TREK VOYAGER's Robert Duncan McNeill serves Chuckas a supervising producer and director.
Nov 17 | Originally hired as co-executive producer to help with the second half of the show's first season, Kevin Murphy has now taken the reins of Caprica, the Battlestar Galactica prequel on Syfy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He now serves as an executive producer along with Ronald D. Moore, David Eick and Jane Espenson and oversees the day-to-day functions of the show.
Nov 12 | Star Trek star Zachary Quinto is loosely attached to star in the romantic dramedy Whirligig, reports Risky Business.Quinto would play the lead role in the independent Canadian film, which is aiming to shoot early next year. The movie centers on a man who, in a misguided attempt to woo an older woman, befriends the woman's adopted son.Chaz Thorne is directing the pic, based on a screenplay by Michael Amo, creator of the Canadian supernatural series "The Listener."
Nov 11 | The CNS Foundation, is hosting an on-line charity auction at www.charitybuzz.com. One of the items they are auctioning is a signed movie poster of the new Star Trek movie which has all the cast members and writers. The president of our organization is Carol Abrams, JJ's mother, and she arranged for the donation from Bad Robot Production Company. J.J. Abrams is also a major donor to their organization. The funds raised will go to help find a cure to neurological disorders in children. The auction link is here.
Nov 10 | Candice Bergen, Charles Lisanby, Don Pardo, Gene Roddenberry, Tom and Dick Smothers and Bob Stewart have been selected as the next inductees into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame. They will be honored at a Jan. 20 ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel. "This year's inductees have challenged and shaped popular culture, changed television for the better and entertained us royally while doing so," TV Academy Chairman-CEO John Shaffner said. More info at the Hollywood Reporter
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE OFFICIAL STAR TREK CONVENTION IN LAS VEGAS!
Tuesday August 5, 2008
Pre-Registration for weekend attendees: not a necessity but a convenience: get your credentials set so you don't have to wait again throughout the weekend, also the vendors room is open for early souvenir hunting!
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Pre-Registration for Gold Weekend Patrons, Vendors Room Open 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Pre-Registration for Gold Weekend, Captains Chair,Preferred Weekend Patrons, Vendors Room Open 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm: Pre-Registration for any and all full convention patrons, Vendors Room Open
TUESDAY NIGHT PARTY! 9 pm to 10:30 pm: The Chocolate Fantasy Welcoming Party (separate ticket required, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE. Not included in any packages)
Wednesday August 6, 2008 9 am to 11:30 am: Vendor Set-Up and preparation for open in CONRAD ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER (only those with vendor credentials will gain access) 11:30 am to 7 pm Registration Open, Vendors Room Open
WEDNESDAY DAYTIME FOOD FUNCTION: Noon to 1:15 pm: 'HOLLYWOOD LUNCH' with SOME OF OUR FAVORITES: a luncheon with JOHN de LANCIE, DENISE CROSBY, BARBARA MARCH, SUSAN GIBNEY, JENNIFER LIEN and JOHN FLECK. Separate Ticket Required, not part of any package. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE. In Benihana's Restaurant!
WEDNESDAY MAIN Program EVENTS in The Gene Roddenberry Theater: BARRON ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER 1:00 pm Autographs with Barbara March, Susan Gibney and Robin Curtis for anyone who has their autograph tickets, which are available in the vendors room to the far right as you enter. Autographs are priced as follows: Barbara March $20, Susan Gibney $15, Robin Curtis $15. 1:55 pm MUSIC VIDEO OPEN 2:00 pm SUSAN GIBNEY (STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION'S ' Dr. Leah Brahms'; STAR TREK: DS9'S Benteen) 2:35 pm BARBARA MARCH (Star Trek Generations, The Next Generation, DS9 - Lursa.) 3:05 pm ROBIN CURTIS (Lt. Saavik in Star Trek III and IV, Robin returned to the Star Trek Universe in TNG with her role asTallera in The Gambit Part One & Part Two) 3:30 pm Music Video Salute to Enterprise 3:35 pm JOHN FLECK (STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE's Silik; STAR TREK: VOYAGER's Abaddon; STAR TREK: DS9's Koval/Orinthar/Overseer; STAR TREK:THE NEXT GENERATION's Taiba) 4:05 pm AUTOGRAPH SIGNING with JENNIFER LIEN (Kes of Voyager) will be done in the main auditorium, for anyone who has her autograph ticket, available in the vendors room to the far right as you enter for $30. 4:35 pm DENISE CROSBY (STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION's - Lieutenant Tasha Yar) 5:10 pm Autographs with John Fleck for anyone with his autograph ticket, which we will call by number. Available in the vendors room to the far right for $20. 5:15 pm CAREL STRUYCKEN (Star Trek Next Generation's Mr. Homn) 5:35 pm Music Video Salute to 'Q' 5:40 pm JOHN de LANCIE (Q) 6:20 pm Autographs with Denise Crosby, Carel Struycken and John de Lancie on a complimentary basis for our Gold Patrons, followed by those that have autograph tickets for any or all of these celebrities which we will call by number (autograph tickets available in the vendors room to the far right as you enter as follows: Denise Crosby $30, Carel Struycken $25, and John de Lancie $30)
9:30 pm to 10:45 pm: Star Trek Celebrity Bingo Champagne Bash (separate ticket required, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE! Not included in any packages) In Pavilion 2. Special guest callers: Robin Curtis and Carel Struycken
WEDNESDAY PHOTO OPS PLEASE NOTE: All photo ops and pick ups will be done in PAVILION 3 instead of being part of the vendors room as in the past. We hope this will make it more comfortable for all. There is a limit of TWO patrons and the celebrity in any one photograph. ALL PHOTO OP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PHOTO OP ROOM 1:35 pm DENISE CROSBY Denise is best known as STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION's - Lieutenant Tasha Yar $40 2:10 pm JOHN de LANCIE 'Q' of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager $45 2:45 pm SUSAN GIBNEY Dr. Leah Brahms'; STAR TREK: DS9'S Benteen; CROSSING JORDAN's DA Renee Walcott (Saturday) $40 3:10 pm BARBARA MARCH Star Trek Generations, The Next Generation, DS9 - Lursa. $40 3:50 pm ROBIN CURTIS Lt. Saavik in Star Trek III and IV, Robin returned to the Star Trek Universe in TNG with her role asTallera in The Gambit Part One & Part Two. $40 4:10 pm JOHN FLECK Star Trek Enterprise's Silik $40 5:45 pm CAREL STRUYCKEN Star Trek Next Generation's Mr. Homn $40 6:05 pm JENNIFER LIEN Kes of Voyager $40
Thursday August 7, 2008 10 am to 11:00 am: Vendor Set-Up and preparation for open in CONRAD ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER (only those with vendor credentials will gain access) 11 am to 7 pm Registration Open, Vendors Room Open
THURSDAY DAYTIME FOOD FUNCTION 1pm CLASSIC TREK LUNCHEON Conference 7-10 Separate Ticket Required. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE. Here's where we celebrate the incredible original series that started it all over four decades ago! Featured at this limited attendance event are classic stars GEORGE TAKEI (Sulu), NICHELLE NICHOLS (Uhura), GRACE LEE WHITNEY (Yoeman Janice Rand), SANDRA SMITH, and MICHAEL FOREST (Apollo from Who Mourns Adonais).
THURSDAY MAIN Program EVENTS in The Gene Roddenberry Theater: BARRON ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER 11:00 am Autographs with SANDRA SMITH and MICHAEL FOREST for anyone who has their autograph tickets which we will call by number, available in the vendors room to the far right as you enter the room as follows: Sandra Smith $35 and Michael Forest $15. 12:15 pm: MICHAEL FOREST Apollo from the classic Star Trek episode 'Who Mourns for Adonais'. and SANDRA SMITH (STAR TREK's Janice Lester,she also played Captain James T. Kirk in the final episode of the classic Star Trek series 'Turnabout Intruder') and GRACE LEE WHITNEY (Yoeman Janice Rand). Here are three favorites covering all three years of classic Trek! Grace Lee will be signing autographs at her booth throughout the rest of the weekend. Autograph tickets at $20 are available to the far right in the vendors room. 1 pm: LARRY NEMECEK (visit Larry's blog at larrynemecek.com) presents A STAR TREK TRIVIA CONTEST 1:30 pm MAX GRODENCHIK (Rom of DS9) Max is signing autographs on a complimentary basis for Gold Patrons at his booth in the vendors room throughout the rest of the weekend. He is also offering his merchandise and autograph for a nominal fee to everyone else at this booth. 2:00 pm MUSIC VIDEO MIX 2:15 pm MICHELLE FORBES (STAR TREK: NEXT GEN's Ensign Ro Laren) 2:50 pm BRENT SPINER AND MARINA SIRTIS (Data & Troi together again!) 3:40 pm Autographs with Michelle Forbes, Marina Sirtis and Brent Spiner for those with autograph tickets for any or all which we will call by number, available in the vendors room to the far right as you enter the room as follows: Brent Spiner $30, Marina Sirtis $20 and Michelle Forbes $40. If you also have a photo op with Garrett you can go first. 4:20 pm MAJEL and EUGENE RODDENBERRY (The First Lady of Star Trek & her son, Eugene, a creative force in his own right) 5:20 pm GARRETT WANG (Star Trek Voyager's Harry Kim) 6:00 pm Autographs with Garrett on a complimentary basis for Gold Weekend Patrons, followed by those with his autograph ticket which will be called by number and are available in the vendors room for $30. If you also have a photo op with Brent or Marina you can go first.
8:30 pm THURSDAY NIGHT AT STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE PARTY! Gold Patrons Dinner, Free Attractions and theme rides, PARTY FOR GOLD PATRONS and THOSE WITH SEPARATE TICKETS, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE. Entertainment and Party at Star Trek: The Experience (complimentary for Gold Weekend Patrons). Entertainment includes Suzie Plakson, followed by Dominic Keating & Connor Trinneer, followed by Nichelle Nichols Also on hand to join the fun will be Garrett Wang, Michelle Forbes, and Marina Sirtis. Should be fantastic!
THURSDAY SECOND TRACK OF PROGRAMMING The James Doohan Theater: Pavilion 9 11 am: PATRICK AND RIGEL WOIDA The Phoenix Has Landed! To celebrate, we are pleased to announce the return of this Mars Mission Team of the 'Irrepressible' Patrick Woida and 'Fabled Next Gen Engineer' Rigel 'Q' Woida, to the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention August 6-10, 2008.
They are coming to share their Star Trek inspired passion for making the future a reality now and experiences of robotically exploring the high northern plains of Mars. As we've come to expect, the Woidas give not only the facts, but the flavor of what it's like to participate in 21st Century Space Exploration, with their provocative, humorous, and sometimes controversial style.
We are also looking forward to a peek into the 'Tranquility Trek' mission to the Moon slated for 2009, this pair's next challenge afterPhoenix into the final frontier.
1 :15 pm MIKE AND DENISE OKUDA The very talented duo: they've contributed so much to the Star Trek Universe! After their talk they will be signing autographs on a complimentary basis for all.
2:10 pm SHARING MEMORIES: A PANEL DISCUSSION The STAR TREK family has lost quite a few important players (both behind and in front of the cameras) in the year since our last Las Vegas convention. They are missed by fans everywhere. Noted Star Trek historians will take the stage to reminisce about these folks!
6:30 pm NO MINIMUM BID AUCTION Grab some great bargains in STAR TREK and sci-fi collectibles: THIS IS WHERE THE GOOD DEALS ARE!
THURSDAY PHOTO OPS PLEASE NOTE: All photo ops and pick ups will be done in PAVILION 3 instead of being part of the vendors room as in the past. We hope this will make it more comfortable for all. There is a limit of TWO patrons and the celebrity in any one photograph. ALL PHOTO OP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PHOTO OP ROOM 2:00 pm GRACE LEE WHITNEY Yeoman Janice Rand of classic Star Trek $40 2:40 pm MICHAEL FOREST Apollo from the classic Star Trek episode 'Who Mourns for Adonais' $40 3:00 pm SANDRA SMITH STAR TREK's Janice Lester $40 3:20: MAJEL and EUGENE RODDENBERRY, JR. Eugene Roddenberry, Jr and his mom Majel Barrett Roddenberry and YOU! $35 4:30 pm GARRETT WANG Star Trek Voyager's Harry Kim $40 5:30 pm MICHELLE FORBES Ensign Ro Laren $50 6:00 pm MAX GRODENCHIK (DS9'S Rom) $40 6:15 pm BRENT SPINER 'Data' of Star Trek: The Next Generation. $50 6:50 pm MARINA SIRTIS STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION's Counselor Deanna Troi $40
Friday August 8, 2008 9am to 10:15 am: STAR TREK VILLIANS/SUPER ACTORS BREAKFAST with tentative stars MALCOLM McDOWELL (one of our all-time favorites!) and the wonderful ALICE KRIGE. Separate Ticket Required, not part of any package, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE. Conference 7-10 10 am to 11:00 am: Vendor Set-Up and preparation for open in CONRAD ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER (only those with vendor credentials will gain access) 11 am to 7 pm Registration Open, Vendors Room Open
FRIDAY DAYTIME FOOD FUNCTION Noon to 1:15 pm 'The Boys of Enterprise' Luncheon starring tentatively CONNOR TRINNEER, DOMINIC KEATING, and ANTHONY MONTGOMERY. Separate Ticket Required, not part of any package, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE. In Benihana Restaurant
FRIDAY MAIN Program EVENTS in The Gene Roddenberry Theater: BARRON ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER 10:10 am Music Video Open 10:25 am MALCOM McDOWELL (Soran and so much more: an all time great!) 11:05 am; Autographs with Malcolm for those with his autograph ticket, we will be calling by number and which are available in the vendors room for $55. If you have a JOLENE BLALOCK photo op too you can go first. 11:45 am SUZIE PLAKSON (STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION's K'Ehleyr;STAR TREK: VOYAGER's Female Q; ENTERPRISE's Tarah) Suzie will be signng autographs on a complimentary basis for Gold Patrons at her booth in the vendors room during the weekend. For others she will be charging a nominal fee. 12: 15 pm ALICE KRIGE The Borg Queen in the excellent film STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT. She reprised this role in Voyager's season finale 'Endgame'. 12:55 pm Autographs with Alice for those with her autograph ticket, we will be calling by number and which are available in the vendors room for $30. 1:30 pm: JOLENE BLALOCK Star Trek Enterprise's Sub-Commander T'Pol 2:20 pm Autographs with Jolene for those with her autograph ticket, we will be calling by number: watch the screen on the stage for your number. Her autograph ticket is available in the vendors room for $65. If you have a photo op with George too you may go first. 2:40 pm TO BE ANNOUNCED 3:40 pm NICHELLE NICHOLS and GEORGE TAKEI (Uhura and Sulu!) 4:20 pm Autographs with George will be done in the area opposite registration to allow George to take the time he wants as he likes to talk to all fans waiting to meet him. These will be done on a first come first serve basis. Nichelle will be signing in the theatre for those with her autograph ticket which we will be calling by number. George's autograph ticket is $35 and Nichelle's is $35, both available in the vendors room to the far right as you enter. 4:50 pm CONNOR TRINNEER, DOMINIC KEATING and ANTHONY MONTGOMERY (The Boys of Enterprise!) 5:30 pm Autographs with Connor, Dominic and Anthony. Connor and Anthony are on one side of the theatre and they are signing on a complimentary basis for GOLD patrons, followed by anyone else with their autograph ticket which we will call by number. Dominic will be signing for those with his autograph ticket, which we will call by number. Autograph tickets are available in the vendors room for Connor at $30, Dominic Keating at $25, and Anthony Montgomery at $20.
8:30 pm FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY AT STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE FOR Captain's Chair Patrons AND THOSE WITH SEPARATE TICKETS ONLY. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE. Dinner, Free Attractions and theme rides, Entertainment and Party at Star Trek: The Experience (complimentary for Captain's Chair Weekend Patrons). Entertainers include Max Grodenchik & Armin Shimerman, Chase Masterson, Anthony Montgomery, and Jeff Combs!
FRIDAY SECOND TRACK OF PROGRAMMING The James Doohan Theater: Pavilion 9
11:10 am: CARTOONIST TYE BOURDONY Tye Bourdony is a professional science fiction cartoonist having had work published in the pages of Starlog, Sci-Fi Magazine, The Star Trek Communicator and Star Trek Magazine respectfully. His work entitled, The Lighter Side of Sci-Fi, can also be seen throughout the internet as well as on his web site www.thelightersideofscifi.com
1:00 pm RONALD HELD Private Researcher 'Is there a Multiverse?' In this presentation, lecturer Ronald Held will briefly cover the physical concepts behind multiple universes and the Multiverse. Mr. Held holds a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. As a private researcher influenced by Star Trek, one of his interests is in faster than light travel.
2:40 pm NO MINIMUM BID AUCTION: The best place to find fantastic Star Trek and sci-fi collectibles all up for grabs at low, low prices!
6:30 pm THE RUSS CLARKE - HYPNOTIC TREK ADVENTURE (90 minute show) Starring volunteers from the audience, the show features Russ in themed wardrobe, directing the 'stars' through a series of Star Trek-inspired skits that will have the whole audience laughing hysterically, clapping enthusiastically and cheering on the fans that take the stage at showtime!
Imagine yourself as the commander of the a spaceship with the whole universe at your disposal. Through Russ' hypnotic process You Could Be There!
FRIDAY PHOTO OPS PLEASE NOTE: All photo ops and pick ups will be done in PAVILION 3 instead of being part of the vendors room as in the past. We hope this will make it more comfortable for all. There is a limit of TWO patrons and the celebrity in any one photograph. ALL PHOTO OP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PHOTO OP ROOM
10:40 am SUZIE PLAKSON (K'Ehleyr, Worf's Mate and many other roles) $40 10:55 am ALICE KRIGE The Borg Queen in STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT $40 11:05 am: JOLENE BLALOCK STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE's Sub-Commander T'Pol) $60 1:50 pm NICHELLE NICHOLS The legendary Uhura of classic Star Trek, Nichelle is currently seen in the hit series HEROES on NBC. $40 2:40 pm GEORGE TAKEI STAR TREK's Captain Hiraku Sulu; HEROES' Kaito Nakamura $40 3:10 pm MALCOLM McDOWELL Mr. McDowell created a sensation as the star of the classic film Clockwork Orange. His list of film and television credits is astounding, Star Trek fans know him as the Dr. Tolian Soran in STAR TREK: GENERATIONS. This will be his first Trek convention appearance. $65 4:00 pm ANTHONY MONTGOMERY ENTERPRISE's Ensign Travis Mayweather $40 5:00 PM BRENT SPINER 'Data' of Star Trek: The Next Generation. $50 Brent is back to do some photo ops today! 7:30 pm DOMINIC KEATING Star Trek Enterprise - Lt Malcolm Reed $45 8:00 pm CONNOR TRINNEER AND DOMINIC KEATING: Two cool stars, together with YOU! $89 8:20 pm CONNOR TRINNEER Commander Charles 'Trip' Tucker on Enterprise, Connor is currently seen on Stargate Atlantis as Michael. $45
Saturday August 9, 2008 8am to 9:15 am STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE BREAKFAST with marvelous NANA VISITOR, ARMIN SHIMERMAN, CHASE MASTERSON and SALOME JENS. Wow! Separate Ticket Required, not part of any package, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE. Ballroom F-G
9 am to 10 am: Vendor Set-Up and preparation for open in CONRAD ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER (only those with vendor credentials will gain access)
10 am to 7 pm Registration Open, Vendors Room Open 9:00 am to 7 pm Program in The Gene Roddenberry Theater: BARRON ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER and depending on day and need a secondary track of program in The James Doohan Theater: Pavilion 9
SATURDAY DAYTIME FOOD FUNCTION Noon to 1:15 pm STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE LUNCH with ALEXANDER SIDDIG, RENE AUBERJONOIS, NICOLE deBOER, MAX GRODENCHIK and JEFFREY COMBS. Awesome! Separate Ticket Required, not part of any package. SOLD OUT! Ballroom F-G. If you have a photo op with Avery just head over after the lunch is over at 1:15 pm.
SATURDAY MAIN Program EVENTS in The Gene Roddenberry Theater: BARRON ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER 9:20 am SALOME JENS (STAR TREK DS9's Female Shapeshifte) 9:50 am NICOLE de BOER (STAR TREK DS9's Lieutenant Ezri Dax) 10:20 am JEFFREY COMBS (ENTERPRISE's Commander Shran; STAR TREK: DS9's Weyoun) and JG HERZLER (Martok in Star Trek: Deep Space) 11:00 am Autographs with Salome, Nicole and Jeffrey for anyone with their autograph tickets, called by number, and available in the vendors room to the far right as you enter. If you have a photo op too with Alexander Siddig you may go first. Autograph tickets are available in the vendors room to the far right as you enter as follows: Salome Jens for $15, Nicole de Boer for $25 and Jeffrey Combs for $20. 11:40 am Music Video Salute 11:45 am BRANNON BRAGA (Executive Producer of 'Star Trek: Enterprise' and 'Star Trek: Voyager', and co-producer of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' Brannon wrote scores of Star Trek TV episodes as well as feature films Star Trek: First Contact and Star Trek: Generations) and MANNY COTO (Executive Producer of 'Star Trek: Enterprise,' writer of 14 episodes ) 12:30 pm WALTER KOENIG (Chekov) 1:10 pm Autographs with Walter for those with his autograph ticket, called by number, and available in the vendors room to the far right as you enter. Walter's autograph ticket is $30 available in the vendors room to the front far right. 1:30 pm RON JONES (Musical Composer) 2:00 pm Ron will be signing autographs for all on a complimentary basis and meeting fans in the area opposite registration following his talk. 2:10 pm Autographs with AVERY BROOKS and ALEXANDER SIDDIG for all those with their autograph tickets which we will be calling by number. If you have a photo op with Rene you may go first. Autograph tickets for Avery are $50 and Alexander's are $40, both available in the vendors room front far right. 3:00 pm RENE AUBERJONOIS and ARMIN SHIMERMAN (Odo & Quark) 3:40 pm NANA VISITOR (Major Kira) including a piece of her nightclub act 4:40 pm AVERY BROOKS (Captain Sisko). Mr. Brooks will also be presenting the Sally Malin Teacher's Recognition Award during his talk. 5:30 pm ALEXANDER SIDDIG (Doctor Bashir) Alexander's appearance will benefit DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, a non-profit organization. 6:30 pm Autographs with Rene Auberjonois and JG Hertzler complimentary for Gold Patrons and then for anyone with either autograph ticket on one side of the theatre, and on the other autographs with Nana Visitor and Armin Shimerman for those with either autograph ticket which we will call by number. Autograph tickets are available as follows: Rene for $35, JG for $15, Nana for $30 and Armin for $20. 8:15 pm: THE STAR TREK LAS VEGAS COSTUME COMPETITION TAKES PLACE with a $1000 gift certificate award! Contestants please make sure to sign up at registration today between 4pm and 6pm. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK!
10 pm to 11:15 pm The Saturday Night Gala: The Creation Entertainment Salute to The Music of STAR TREK featuring 44 members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic under the direction of Associate Conducter Richard McGee and featuring special guest Star Trek composer Ron Jones. This event is complimentary for Gold Weekend and Captain's Chair Package Holders (keep your same great seats). For others tickets are available TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE or at the door of the show.
11:30 pm The Creation Star Trek Celebrity Dessert Party and Centerpiece Contest. The biggest party of the convention! Complimentary for Gold and Captain's Chair Weekend Patrons, featuring the amazing music of TIM RUSS. Also featuring a drop in by Walter Koenig. Ballroom A-B
SATURDAY SECOND TRACK OF PROGRAMMING The James Doohan Theater: Pavilion 9
11 am With the recent well publicized sales of original Star Trek props and costumes by Paramount Pictures, owning a piece of Star Trek history is easier than ever! In a special on-stage event, come hear Alec Peters, author of the Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Blog, tell you what to look for, how to shop wisely, and what it takes to own an authentic piece is Star Trek! The Star Trek Prop and Costume Board Members are also present in the convention exhibit hall to display some of their amazing collections. See Star Trek history in person! Find out more at StarTrekProps.com
1:10 PM NO MINIMUM BID AUCTION: Grab your share of the great bargains in STAR TREK and SCI-FI COLLECTIBLES
2:10 Tribute to Original Series Producer, the late Bob Justman: HOSTED BY LARRY NEMECEK, don't miss this very interesting and informative talk about this amazing creative gentleman. Visit Larry's blog at larrynemecek.com
6:15 pm THE RUSS CLARKE - HYPNOTIC TREK ADVENTURE (90 minute show) Starring volunteers from the audience, the show features Russ in themed wardrobe, directing the 'stars' through a series of Star Trek-inspired skits that will have the whole audience laughing hysterically, clapping enthusiastically and cheering on the fans that take the stage at showtime!
SATURDAY PHOTO OPS PLEASE NOTE: All photo ops and pick ups will be done in PAVILION 3 instead of being part of the vendors room as in the past. We hope this will make it more comfortable for all. There is a limit of TWO patrons and the celebrity in any one photograph. ALL PHOTO OP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PHOTO OP ROOM 9:30 am NICOLE de BOER STAR TREK DS9's Lieutenant Ezri Dax $40 9:50 am JEFFREY COMBS ENTERPRISE's Commander Shran; STAR TREK: DS9's Weyoun; STAR TREK: ELITE FORCE II's Voice of Commander Suldok $40 10 am SALOME JENS DS9's Female Shapeshifter $40 11:05 am ALEXANDER SIDDIG Deep Space Nine's Doctor Bashir $50 Noon: BRENT SPINER 'Data' of Star Trek: The Next Generation. $50 Brent is back to do some photo ops today! 1:00 pm AVERY BROOKS. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Captain Sisko $60 If you have an autograph ticket with Walter Koenig too you may go first and then go back to the theatre to get your autograph. 1:45 pm NANA VISITOR Star Trek Deep Space Nine's Colonel/Major Kira $40 2:20 pm RENE AUBERJONOIS Star Trek Deep Space Nine's Odo, $40 3:00 pm WALTER KOENIG Classic STAR TREK's Pavel Chekov $40 3:50 pm ARMIN SHIMERMAN Star Trek Deep Space Nine's Quark 5:50 pm JG HERTZLER Martok in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine $40
Sunday August 10, 2008
8am to 9:15 am: CONVENTION FAVORITES BREAKFAST: a wonderful breakfast with in person tentative guests ROBERT PICARDO, ROBBIE DUNCAN McNEIL, ETHAN PHILLIPS and the new MR. SPOCK, ZACHARY QUINTO! Separate Ticket Required, not part of any package, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE. Benihana Restaurant
8:45 am to 9:30 am: Vendor Set-Up and preparation for open in CONRAD ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER (only those with vendor credentials will gain access)
9:30 am to 6pm Registration Open, Vendors Room Open
SUNDAY'S DAYTIME FOOD FUNCTION 1pm to 2:15 pm Sunday Klingon Blood Lunch with MICHAEL DORN, SUZIE PLAKSON, and J.G. HERTZLER (separate ticket required, not included in any packages. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE) In the Pavilion 1 room.
SUNDAY MAIN Program EVENTS in The Gene Roddenberry Theater: BARRON ROOM, part of the HILTON CENTER 10 am AUTOGRAPHS with ROBBIE DUNCAN McNEILL and ROBERT PICARDO for anyone with their autograph tickets which we will call by number. Autograph tickets are available in the vendors room front far right for $25 for Robbie and $25 for Robert Picardo. 10:50 am MICHAEL DORN (Worf) 11:30 AM SCOTT BAKULA (STAR TREK ENTERPRISE's Captain Jonathan Archer) 12:30 PM AUTOGRAPHS WITH SCOTT (those with Klingon lunch tickets or Leonard Nimoy photo ops may go first). Scott's autograph ticket is available in the vendors room for $149. 1:30 PM TO BE ANNOUNCED 2:30 PM LEONARD NIMOY (Mr. Spock, superstar director, actor, producer, photographer!) 3:00 PM ZACHARY QUINTO (Mr. Spock in the new feature film!) 3:30 PM LEONARD & ZACHARY TOGETHER 4:00 PM AUTOGRAPHS WITH ZACHARY AND LEONARD on one side of the theatre for those with their autograph tickets, and on the other side autographs with KATE MULGREW for those with her autograph ticket. Autograph tickets are available in the vendors room for $70 for Mr. Nimoy, $45 for Zachary Quinto, $50 for Kate Mulgrew. 4:10 PM: Seating Upgrades for 2009: If you've already reserved your Gold Seats for 2009 (see ad within this book) here is your chance to try to upgrade your location. At the end of this process anyone else can also pick out their seat from what is left. 5:00 PM SPECIAL NO MINIMUM BID AUCTION: Of stage banners and unique items! 5:20 PM VOYAGER REUNION: ETHAN PHILLIPS, ROBERT PICARDO, TIM RUSS, ROBBIE DUNCAN McNEILL AND KATE MULGREW 6:20 PM Autographs with ETHAN PHILLIPS & TIM RUSS AND MICHAEL DORN complimentary for Gold Patrons, followed by autographs for those fans that have tickets for any or all of the celebrities, which we will call by number. Autograph tickets are available in the vendors room for $25 for Ethan Phillips, $20 for Tim Russ. MICHAEL DORN's autograph tickets are sold out. 6:40 pm FINAL AUCTION OF THE WEEKEND: Here's where we offer up the last of the great bargains of the show: be on hand and scoop up your share!
SUNDAY SECOND TRACK OF PROGRAMMING The James Doohan Theater: Pavilion 9
12:45 pm HOUSE CALL: The hilarious two man play featuring ROBERT PICARDO and ETHAN PHILLIPS recreating their characters from STAR TREK: VOYAGER Live on Stage! NOT TO BE MISSED!
SUNDAY PHOTO OPS PLEASE NOTE: All photo ops and pick ups will be done in PAVILION 3 instead of being part of the vendors room as in the past. We hope this will make it more comfortable for all. There is a limit of TWO patrons and the celebrity in any one photograph. ALL PHOTO OP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PHOTO OP ROOM 9:40 am KATE MULGREW VOYAGER's Captain Kathryn Janeway. $50. Those also with autograph tickets for ROBBIE DUNCAN McNEILL and/or ROBERT PICARDO may go first. 10:30 AM SCOTT BAKULA $109 11:45 AM ETHAN PHILLIPS Neelix $40 12:10 PM LEONARD NIMOY AND ZACHARY QUINTO and YOU! 'The 2 Spocks' photo! If you have a Scott Bakula autograph ticket too you may go first. $199 12:50 PM LEONARD NIMOY $70 1:30 PM ZACHARY QUINTO (the new feature film's Mr. Spock) $55 3:00 PM BRENT SPINER 'Data' of Star Trek: The Next Generation. $50 Brent is back to do some photo ops today! 4:00 PM ROBERT PICARDO STAR TREK: VOYAGER's The Doctor; STARGATE: SG-1 & ATLANTIS' Richard Woosley. $40 4:20 PM TIM RUSS Voyager's Tuvok $40 4:40 PM ROBBIE DUNCAN MCNEILL STAR TREK: VOYAGER's Lieutenant Tom Paris $40 5:10 PM MICHAEL DORN Lt. Commander Worf $45
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