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Reason #24 to attend Mountain-Con:
Klingons and Hobbits and Pirates, Oh My!
- Extended Deadline: Mountain-Con's latest discounted rate ($40 per adult/$20 per child for the 3-day admission) has been extended until September 12, 2008. Visit http://www.mountaincon.org/NOW to get your discounted tickets. (Prices increase at the door.)
- Banquet Price Reduced: We have decided to drop the price of our popular "Banquet With The Stars" from $100 per person to $85 per person. Remember, the Banquet includes a mix & mingle as well as a photo with the stars.
- Auditions Class: Richard Herd, who has been a working actor for decades, is offering a 90-minute class on how to audition for jobs. This exciting opportunity to learn from a "name" in the industry is just $25 per person (with paid admission to Mountain-Con). The class will be held Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
- Salt Lake Area billboards: Mountain-Con has finally caught up with 21st Century advertising ideas and has purchased time on two electronic billboards this year. Because of the nature of these billboards, you can actually see our ads by going to the Digital Advertising Company's website: http://dacsigns.com/ ... one in downtown Salt Lake City, the other in Sandy. (Just click the appropriate link.)
Now back to the Klingons...and the Hobbits...and the Pirates... and the Vampires... and Wookies... and the Justice League... etc.
Mountain-Con has a wide variety of things to see and do...things that will fit every taste. The schedule includes Question & Answer sessions from all of our guests, panels on everything from writing to film-making to world-building (for gaming and/or for writing) to games, and miniature contests.
Some of the panel titles include "I Need a Hiro" (a discussion of NBC Television's Heroes), "Pirates in Science Fiction" (enjoying pirate-based stories in the science fiction genre), "How to Write Fanfic That Doesn't Suck", "Sci-Fi Jeopardy" (a Jeopardy-like game with science fiction based answers), "What the Filk Is Going On?" (a discussion of filking), and "POTCO and DDO and W-O-W, Oh My!" (a discussion of massively online multi-player role playing games and their appeal).
Additionally there are Photo Ops with the individual stars, special screenings of "Star Trek: Of Gods and Men" and "InAlienable", the Banquet with the Stars, Sarah Douglas's special event "Resident Alien" and Richard Herd's auditions class.
None of the aforementioned titles includes our gaming schedule, our media room or our anime room, each of which is running without a break from open until close. This year our gaming chairs are proud to offer some special gaming tournaments, including a "Magic: The Gathering" tournament and "Living Forgotten Realms". (See our website for scheduling information under "About Mountain-Con" and then the appropriately named tab.)
We'll also have our costume contest/masquerade, dealer's room, a "meet the clubs" section, KidCon (for the under-twelves), and either a dance or karaoke.
If tradition holds out, many of the attending clubs will be throwing "room parties". This will be a time to get to know the individual clubs in and around the area. It is also a time to meet new friends and renew old acquaintances. It is also another reason to reserve a hotel room. (wink, wink)
To recap:
Reason #2 to attend Mountain-Con: Brandon Sanderson
Reason #5 to attend Mountain-Con: Kevin Sorbo*
Reason #7 to attend Mountain-Con: Club Fahrenheit 451
Reason #9 to attend Mountain-Con: Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
Reason #11 to attend Mountain-Con: Herb Jefferson Jr.
Reason #13 to attend Mountain-Con: Fan Film Festival
Reason #15 to attend Mountain-Con: Costume Contest & Masquerade
Reason #18 to attend Mountain-Con: Richard Herd
Reason #20 to attend Mountain-Con: Victor Brandt
Reason #22 to attend Mountain-Con: David Reddick
Reason #24 to attend Mountain-Con:
Klingons and Hobbits and Pirates, Oh My!
* Due to professional commitments, Mr. Kevin Sorbo is no longer able to attend Mountain-Con. Also, Mr. Mark Goddard has a personal conflict with our convention dates. Please stay tuned to our Web site for up-to-date information on replacements.
Reason #18 to attend Mountain-Con:
Richard Herd
This week, we have the pleasure of announcing one of our guests... Mr. Richard Herd.
Mr. Herd is a prolific actor. Just look at some of the shows he's been in:
- The China Syndrome
- V (the original miniseries)
- V: The Final Battle (also starring Ms. Sarah Douglas - another of this year's wonderful guests)
- T.J. Hooker, in which he played William Shatner's boss
- Simon & Simon
- Knott's Landing
- Star Trek (both The Next Generation and Voyager)
- SeaQuest DSV
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
- Seinfeld
- Scarecrow & Mrs. King
Mr. Herd also was also in the movie "InAlienable" (completed just this year), written by Walter Koenig and starring Richard Hatch, both of whom are former guests of Mountain-Con. (Note: We will have the rare opportunity to view InAlienable during our convention this year.)
(For more information, check out Mr. Herd's page on IMDB and the official Richard Herd Web site.)
While attending Mountain-Con, Mr. Herd will conduct an auditions class for all those wishing to learn more about the auditions process. There is a fee for this class, and seating is limited. (Please see our Web site for details.)
The multi-talented Mr. Herd is also part of The Enterprise Blues Band, a group of former Star Trek actors and behind-the-scenes people. Check out the Enterprise Blues Band Web page here.
So...visit www.mountaincon.org for your tickets, links to the hotel, and scheduling information...and be on the lookout for additional guests to be announced over the next few weeks.
(Reminder: Pre-sale tickets for an adult, 3-day Mountain-Con VI pass are $40. After August 31st (which is THIS FRIDAY), we will discontinue the pre-sale registration and sell tickets at the door for $45. Single-day rates are also available at the door.)
To recap:
Reason #1 to attend Mountain-Con: "Because it's just that COOL!"
Reason #2 to attend Mountain-Con: Brandon Sanderson
Reason #3 to attend Mountain-Con: KidCon
Reason #4 to attend Mountain-Con: "Location, location, location!"
Reason #5 to attend Mountain-Con: Kevin Sorbo
Reason #6 to attend Mountain-Con: Cool props
Reason #7 to attend Mountain-Con: Club Fahrenheit 451
Reason #8 to attend Mountain-Con: Sarah Douglas
Reason #9 to attend Mountain-Con: Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
Reason #10 to attend Mountain-Con: "We are YOUR people!"
Reason #11 to attend Mountain-Con: Herb Jefferson Jr.
Reason #12 to attend Mountain-Con: Banquet with the Stars
Reason #13 to attend Mountain-Con: Fan Film Festival
Reason #14 to attend Mountain-Con: "Starfleet Academy" classes at the Wasatch Campus
Reason #15 to attend Mountain-Con: Costume Contest & Masquerade
Reason #16 to attend Mountain-Con: Brandon Mull
Reason #17 to attend Mountain-Con: Mark Goddard
Reason #18 to attend Mountain-Con:
Richard Herd
Reason #13 to attend Mountain-Con:
Fan Film Festival
Fan films have been gaining in popularity lately with the use of the Internet and sites such as You Tube. Some fan films, such as James Cawley and company's "New Voyages" series (now known as "Star Trek: Phase II") have become very popular and have encouraged others to try their hand at film making.
One of the things that Mountain-Con is excited to bring to our attendees this year is the "Mountain-Con Fan Film Festival". This film festival showcases professional and amateur movies, videos, and such made by you...the fan.
You can get the entry form by navigating to our Web site (www.mountaincon.org), clicking on "Downloads" and then choosing the Mountain-Con 4 Film Festival Entry Form.
The rules for submitting an entry to the Mountain-Con 4 Film Festival are as follows:
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi
- Horror
- Fake Trailers (any genre)
- Fantasy
- Music Video
- Student Sumbission (17 years old or younger, with parental permission)
- Runtime must not exceed 20 minutes.
- Films longer than 20 minutes will be shown, but not judged.
- All films must be REGION ZERO DVD for screening. (It is much easier to view on DVD this way.)
- No "R" rated content, pervasive adult content, or other objectionable material. Mountain-Con reserves the right to judge all material, and all such judgments are final.
- All entries must have a signed admission form submitted with the entry as permission to be able to judge and/or show the film at Mountain-Con. If it is a student film submission, the submission form must also be signed by a Parent or Legal Guardian.
- Mountain-Con is not responsible for any lost, missing, or damaged films/DVDs. All films/DVDs become the property of Mountain-Con upon submission. If you wish to have your film/DVD returned, you must provide a self-addressed package (including proper postage). Mountain-Con also reserves the right to use submissions in future festivals, on compilation DVDs, and for other promotional purposes.
- Note: Mountain-Con staff are allowed to submit entries, but their entries will not be judged.
So...what are you waiting for? Get that fan video you made into the hands of our judges a.s.a.p., and come join us for a unique experience this September!
(Reminder: Pre-sale tickets for an adult, 3-day Mountain-Con VI pass are $40. After August 31st, we will discontinue the pre-sale registration and sell tickets at the door for $45.)
To recap:
Reason #1 to attend Mountain-Con: "Because it's just that COOL!"
Reason #2 to attend Mountain-Con: Brandon Sanderson
Reason #3 to attend Mountain-Con: KidCon
Reason #4 to attend Mountain-Con: "Location, location, location!"
Reason #5 to attend Mountain-Con: Kevin Sorbo
Reason #6 to attend Mountain-Con: Cool props
Reason #7 to attend Mountain-Con: Club Fahrenheit 451
Reason #8 to attend Mountain-Con: Sarah Douglas
Reason #9 to attend Mountain-Con: Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
Reason #10 to attend Mountain-Con: "We are YOUR people!"
Reason #11 to attend Mountain-Con: Herb Jefferson Jr.
Reason #12 to attend Mountain-Con: Banquet with the Stars
Reason #13 to attend Mountain-Con:
Fan Film Festival
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