Flanvention Report - Day 1 by DonCoat

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Flanvention Report - Day 1

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 6:03 AM

It's early on Saturday morning, and Day 1 of the Big Damned Flanvention is over. The big news item is a negative one: Nathan Fillion had to miss the first day. He was working, and was committed to a day of shooting. No announcement was made about what he was working on. That was especially disappointing to some attendees who were signed up only for Friday's cocktail party and not Saturday's banquet.

Other than that sour note, this con virgin had a blast at his first Firefly event. The opening ceremony was fun, and even with ticket number 210 I had a great seat. I've already met several regular FFF.net posters, including PsychicRiver and Syren (both have seats very close to mine), plus many other fans who don't haunt this board.

The cocktail party was loud and fun, and I was able to meet all the BDH who were present, at least briefly and in some cases more. Adam, Alan, and Jewel were mobbed all night -- poor Adam was backed up against a wall for a good part of the evening, surrounded by an adoring mob (and seeming to love every minute of it).

I was lucky enough to get a little time with both Summer and Morena, who along with Sean left the party rather early. Summer reinforced something that I'd picked up in her published interviews: that she'd been shocked by the prominence of her role in Serenity. She mentioned that her character had been developed rather slowly in Firefly and wasn't really prepared for her story to be the main focus of the BDM.

I wondered if Morena's recent trip to Portugal had included visits to places her family originated from (since she's originally from Brazil). No, it turns out, she was just sightseeing. Not sunbathing, either -- she was in the snowy North.

I had some quality time with Ron Glass, and was able to ask him a question I had in mind. It concerned a slight difference I'd noticed between one of his lines in Serenity and the same line in the shooting script in the VC. His answer was a little surprising: he said that if there were any such differences, they were script changes, not ad libs or improv. He was quite adamant that he didn't do such things! I hope to be able to follow up in a Q&A session today.

My only regret after Day One is that I didn't have my camera on video capture when Alan was introduced in the opening session. He had an alternate explanation for Nathan's absence that was truly classic. The whole room was roaring!

Hope this report isn't too redundant -- I wrote it before I checked whether anyone else posted anything. Shall I continue with Days Two and Three?

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Ain't about you, Jayne. It's about what they need.

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 6:14 AM

FOLLOWMAL

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! please continue!

You CAN'T be redundant, DonCoat, there's no way possible... so tell away, we here back at home are dying to hear all about it. And thank you, for keeping us filled in!

Sorry about Nathan not being there...I my ownself would be devastated.

Hope you have a wonderful time and again THANKS!

"Is it Christmas?" Mal

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 6:17 AM

DONCOAT

Okay, look for a Day 2 report about the same time tomorrow, assuming my brain hasn't melted by then!

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Ain't about you, Jayne. It's about what they need.

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 6:54 AM

PSOLARIS

DROOL DROOL DROOL!

I wish I could be there...Keep the reports commin!!

Psolaris

"Ten percent of nuthin' is...let me do the math here...nuthin' into nuthin'...carry the nuthin'"

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 7:05 AM

PIZMOBEACH

... fully loaded, safety off...

Quote:
Originally posted by DonCoat:
My only regret after Day One is that I didn't have my camera on video capture when Alan was introduced in the opening session. He had an alternate explanation for Nathan's absence that was truly classic. The whole room was roaring!

So, um, er... what did he say?

Thanks for the report btw. As well-behaved and respectful as I'm sure all flans are around BDHs, I gotta think it must get a little tiring being the BDHs on display all the time.

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 7:11 AM

BLUEMOONSTUFF

Keep 'em coming DonCoat. Those of them that can't be there, like my ownself, need the tellin' of the tales to keep us from insanity.

BTW - For them that have been askin', I'll have the TG Freight shirts and the Independents Flag shirts done for viewin' and buyin' later today!

Rich

Shiny stuff for Browncoats made by a Browncoat at www.bluemoonstuff.com/fireflyserenitym.html

"We're just happy to be doin' good works" - Jayne

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 8:09 AM

FOREVERSHINY

Oh, please, please, More! I so wish I was there! Hugs to the BDH's from me, please. (Just kidding. Though if you want to, then feel free.

)

Have fun, which it seems you already are. Grrr...

Cheers,

~ForeverShiny~
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Can't stop the signal!
"No, Cap'n, I think it's shiny!"--Kaylee, o'course.
"Yeah, but she's our witch, so cut her the hell down." --Mal in "Safe."
"Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air you don't love, she'll shake you off as sure as the turning of worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down, tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keens. Makes her a home." --Mal in "Serenity" My all-time fav quote. Love it!

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 10:44 AM

DARKJESTER

Don, don't worry about saying too much, and never fear about being redundant, we want to hear it ALL!!

MAL "You only gotta scare him."
JAYNE "Pain is scary..."

http://www.fireflytalk.com - Big Damn Podcast

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 10:58 AM

DONCOAT

Quote:
Originally posted by pizmobeach:
Quote:
Originally posted by DonCoat:
My only regret after Day One is that I didn't have my camera on video capture when Alan was introduced in the opening session. He had an alternate explanation for Nathan's absence that was truly classic. The whole room was roaring!

So, um, er... what did he say?

Well, I won't do it justice, because Alan's comic timing is so perfect.

He told us that Nathan couldn't come because he was having some surgery. Nothing too serious. Just some elective surgery, of a rather, well, personal nature. A little, um, enhancement. But not to worry, he'd be here tomorrow. As long as the swelling wasn't too bad.

As you can imagine, he was interrupted quite a number of times during this, so we could scrape ourselves off the floor.

(This came after the official announcement that Nathan was working and couldn't come, by the way.)

Our missing BDH is here now, and did his photo ops this morning. No sign of a limp or unusual bulges anywhere...

I got my pic took with Jewel and Morena (separately). Such hideously ugly women, I can't imagine why I would want to spoil my gorgeous image by having them in it. Heh.

Wait till you see Syren's pic with Adam and Nathan. It was awesome, I hope she posts it for us!

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Ain't about you, Jayne. It's about what they need.

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 11:02 AM

GYPSYLIFE

Yes please! I could stand to hear a little more! As much as your fingers can take. Also, what did Alan T. say? Will check up Sun AM. Thanks from those of us that can't be there.

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 2:13 PM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

JEALOUS!! *pouts and stomps* :D No, really, post more! I can't wait to hear it all!

http://norcalriviera.blogspot.com - blog
http://www.fireflytalk.com - the new damn podcast

"It's just an object. It doesn't
mean what you think." -River Tam

"How did your brain even learn human
speech? I'm just so curious." -Wash

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 2:24 PM

FOLLOWMAL

Ohhh, Nathan is now there. Goody. Thanks for keeping us posted. I for one am checking constantly!

I hope you will ALL post pics, can't wait to see 'em!

You are a peach, DonCoat!!

"Is it Christmas?" Mal

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 2:54 PM

REBEKAH3

YES YES YES!!!!!! - PLEASE KEEP WE POOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE COLD MIDWEST UPDATED!!! bummer about Nathan - I love Adam!! I got the chance to meet Ron Glass at GenCon this year and he was the kindest man! Have fun!

*Dear Diary, today I was pompous and my sister was crazy... today we were captured by hillfolk, never to be heard from again... it was the best day ever ~ Jayne

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 5:24 PM

FLORALBUNNY

IMDb says Nathan is filming something called "Waitress" and his character is listed as "Dr. Pomatter."
Just hope it's cute and Nathanesque.
Keep checking for swelling, and offer ice if you notice any.
Oh, and photos, photos, photos!
Thanks so much for your reports.

bun

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 6:16 PM

MAKESUSMIGHTY

Thanks DonCoat for the update. Both of us in the New England - snow covered - home town are hanging on your every word. Have not seen any other BDH reports. You will be telling all, we hope, for a long time to come. Tell on. and on. and on...

We also Have Done The Impossible And That Makes Us Mighty too

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 6:20 PM

FREELANCER76

Quote:
...IMDb says Nathan is filming something called "Waitress" and his character is listed as "Dr. Pomatter."

A gynecologist, at least according to Nathan in the Q&A.

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Saturday, December 10, 2005 6:25 PM

FLORALBUNNY

Wellllllll.
Go for it, say I.
Better than being the waitress, but fewer costume opportunities for "airflow."

bun

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Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:24 PM

DONCOAT

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancer76:
Quote:
...IMDb says Nathan is filming something called "Waitress" and his character is listed as "Dr. Pomatter."

A gynecologist, at least according to Nathan in the Q&A.

Right! And when he said that, someone in the crowd yelled, "Did you do any research?"

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Ain't about you, Jayne. It's about what they need.

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Monday, December 12, 2005 12:23 PM

Research? Hmmnn...that could have been interesting...

Waitress is a romantic comedy with Keri Russell and Nathan (I believe) is the romantic lead opposite her.

I hear tell that Andy Griffith has also signed on for a small role (hopefully not as a romantic opposite of Keri. I'm all for May-December relationhips - but that would be May 21st century to December 20th century!) I wish I could blot that viusal out of my brain right now..ok just think about Nathan - romantic comedy..Nathan...sigh...all better.

They started filming on November 28th. Don't know when it's supposed to come out though.

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"See, this is another sign of your tragic space dementia, all paranoid and crotchety. Breaks the heart."

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Tuesday, December 13, 2005 3:09 AM

TRACY

Quote:

A gynecologist, at least according to Nathan in the Q&A.]

And Nathan added, "Talk about a dream job!"

As for the cocktail party, Adam CHOSE his location himself. He told me it unnerved him being surrounded by people, hence the "back against the wall" thing.

The hysterical part there was when another girl and I got into a "my pilot./No, MY pilot" friendly argument with Alan in the middle. He lifted his arms and went, "Ladies, ladies, ladies! There's enough pilot to go around!" He's too funny...

For those asking for pictures, I have to finish processing them. The lighting in the panel room was dodgy at best, so they're coming out a bit grainy... with an overabundance of Alan, but have you seen my icon here? That's to be expected...

"Can I make a suggestion that doesn't involve violence? Or is this the wrong crowd?" (Wash)

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Sunday, January 15, 2006 8:13 AM

MAKESUSMIGHTY

and another BUMP

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