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Post by omega on Jun 22, 2016 11:02:54 GMT
What the hell??? Big Finish now reduced to a 15 minute time slot? That's just not right, considering that the Audios are our ONLY continuation of the series! Dark Shadows Fest people...please give Big Finish at LEAST the original 1/2 hour slot. When I think of how respectful BF has been of the original series, cast and fans, this makes me a little--no, a lot--disappointed. Less Collinsport Players and more BF! I'd give fifteen minutes talking about the full casts alone. Even Dynamite Entertainment didn't last more than two years. Big Finish has probably been the best gateway into the series outside of the series itself and allowed the original surviving cast members to come back to much characters they had a lot of fun playing.
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Post by silverednickle on Jun 22, 2016 15:55:27 GMT
Plus 15 minutes probably wouldn't cover Blood & Fire as well as Echoes of the Past effectively, let alone the rest of the amazing Big Finish Dark Shadows range, past and present. Be sure all to try to inquire about what the actors are up to these days, both on screen and off (and in audio recording studios).
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Post by omega on Jun 22, 2016 22:16:04 GMT
Plus 15 minutes probably wouldn't cover Blood & Fire as well as Echoes of the Past effectively, let alone the rest of the amazing Big Finish Dark Shadows range, past and present. Be sure all to try to inquire about what the actors are up to these days, both on screen and off (and in audio recording studios). If I could, I would be there but I can't so I might as well jump off of Widow's Hill. I'd rather attend a Big Finish Day to be honest, considering the woefully tiny timeslot BF got here. If I want to be an insufferable continuity nitpicker, I'll do it where I am confident in my nitpicking. If I'm lucky, I'll get a response along the lines of "Angelique did it".
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Post by Trace on Jun 23, 2016 4:54:04 GMT
That last line--wasn't that only in Bobod's announcement on this forum? I don't think Matthew, David or Robert were announced anywhere else. That's the oversight I was referring to.
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Post by barnabaslives on Jun 23, 2016 10:48:05 GMT
Is Jim Pierson going to be there? I hope so. No end to what he does for Dark Shadows including his role in the Big Finish audios.
Well, it sounds like Blood & Fire will be there, hooray!!
Matthew Waterhouse @minettalane 16h16 hours ago: All the @bigfinish @darkshadowsbfp audio series will be available at the con, including the brilliant 50th anniversary special Blood & Fire.
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Post by sexbombsimon on Jun 23, 2016 17:53:58 GMT
Will someone who goes to this event, please update this space with all the news and gossip please
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Post by omega on Jun 25, 2016 5:22:08 GMT
Big crowds here. It looked like 1/3 of the audience had never been to a DS festival before. One couple were here from Britain on their honeymoon. Another young man flew from Australia to be here (another fan thanks to Big Finish). Which really shows how much better Big Finish deserves at this festival. It's probably the most successful gateway for new fans than everything else (70's comics, Dynamite comics, various attempts at a revival like the short-lived 1991 series and the 2012 movie etc). If I were there I'd be practically living at the Big Finish table!
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Post by Trace on Jun 25, 2016 6:12:31 GMT
Got to meet the Big Finish guys Davy and Robert (love them!), and devilishly handsome Matthew Waterhouse, who frankly had me more star struck than any of the scheduled guests! I don't usually get star struck but I was disarmed by the sparkling eyes and smile! Well, maybe because I've known the regular cast for years of Fests, and Matthew is NEW DS royalty! Lovely gentlemen, all!
The Fest is a lot of fun so far, and I look forward to much more tomorrow--especially the BF panel! Oh--and CDs of Blood and Fire and Echoes of the Past are here, and look gorgeous! Can't wait until mine arrives in the mail and my download arrives in my account!
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Post by Trace on Jun 26, 2016 5:45:31 GMT
I just spent time chatting and having drinks with the guys! Also, great to see fellow forum poster and my friend Joe. Barnabasbytes, would love to meet you to say hello but I don't know who to look for! You're getting some great pics!
The panel discussion today with BF was really well done, with Davy, Robert and Matthew presenting the entire essence of the DS range. It was well received and generated a very good Q&A, and hopefully, a lot of CD sales! They have put in a lot of hard work here, spending most of the day/evening at the BF table, except when they did their panel talk.
I was was really impressed with the panel...informative, fun and definitely geared toward the DS fans in the room! Matthew is a natural promoter and his enthusiasm for the range is contagious. He spoke of the respect these audios obviously have for the original series, and how the continuity has been honored, etc. If I didn't already own every release, today's talk would have peaked my interest!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2016 10:54:32 GMT
Wonderful to hear the Big Finish panel was so warmly recieved, and that they had their full half hour! Any more interest generated for these wonderful audios can only be a very good thing. Possibly even better though, is to see John Karlen back and meeting with the fans. Hope his health continues to improve for a long time to come
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Post by kimalysong on Jun 26, 2016 14:40:55 GMT
I have the channel. Maybe I'll record the episodes. Will sadly be at work!
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Post by Trace on Jun 27, 2016 2:40:44 GMT
I just spent time chatting and having drinks with the guys! Also, great to see fellow forum poster and my friend Joe. Barnabasbytes, would love to meet you to say hello but I don't know who to look for! You're getting some great pics! Drinks with those guys! Envy! I couldn't get a room at the Doubletree and am renting a room at the Biddle-King mansion. If you see me come say hi. I've seen several people across a crowded room that I haven't been able to get to yet. It's amazing how busy it's all been. I haven't had a chance to meet all the stars yet either. Agree! Such a busy Fest! I expected to reconnect with many friends from past Fests, and especially from my stay in Newport at Collinwood over Halloween, and with the huge crowd and full program, it just didn't happen! And we had to leave so quickly after the banquet today so I could drive home. I just arrived and it's now 10pm! After drinks late last night, Robert reminded me to get a pic with Matthew today. I had left my phone in my room because only came down to go outside for a late smoke, when I saw the BF guys in the hotel lounge. I wanted to make it a point to do that today, as well as to get one with R. and David....was halfway up the NY State Thruway when I thought of it! Ugh!!!
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Post by bobod on Jun 27, 2016 15:22:26 GMT
Roy, can we use your fab photos of the BF crew? X
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Post by mark687 on Jun 27, 2016 21:15:25 GMT
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Post by Rob Morris on Jun 27, 2016 21:31:14 GMT
I am so jealous. I want to go to one of these events (and I shall) but the 50th will always have passed me by.
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Jun 27, 2016 21:52:37 GMT
I would love to have one of those Dark Shadows/Big Finish tee shirts.
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Post by joehart1962 on Jun 27, 2016 22:06:31 GMT
With the Big Finish crew at DS 50 in Tarrytown NY -- Matthew Waterhouse, me. David Darlington, and Robert Dick -- what a thrill! Hope to see you again soon!
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Post by bobod on Jun 27, 2016 22:14:41 GMT
I am so jealous. I want to go to one of these events (and I shall) but the 50th will always have passed me by. You'd loved it, Rob, and it would have loved you.
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Post by bobod on Jun 27, 2016 22:16:02 GMT
View AttachmentWith the Big Finish crew at DS 50 in Tarrytown NY -- Matthew Waterhouse, me. David Darlington, and Robert Dick -- what a thrill! Hope to see you again soon! Lovely to meet you. Thanks again for your company and your support, and for letting me bum you for two dollars. X
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Post by bobod on Jun 27, 2016 22:17:13 GMT
Drinks with those guys! Envy! I couldn't get a room at the Doubletree and am renting a room at the Biddle-King mansion. If you see me come say hi. I've seen several people across a crowded room that I haven't been able to get to yet. It's amazing how busy it's all been. I haven't had a chance to meet all the stars yet either. Agree! Such a busy Fest! I expected to reconnect with many friends from past Fests, and especially from my stay in Newport at Collinwood over Halloween, and with the huge crowd and full program, it just didn't happen! And we had to leave so quickly after the banquet today so I could drive home. I just arrived and it's now 10pm! After drinks late last night, Robert reminded me to get a pic with Matthew today. I had left my phone in my room because only came down to go outside for a late smoke, when I saw the BF guys in the hotel lounge. I wanted to make it a point to do that today, as well as to get one with R. and David....was halfway up the NY State Thruway when I thought of it! Ugh!!! And I never did interview you for the podcast. So nice to meet you though, let's do it again. X
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