Supnova Expo 2009: Brisbane, Australia

[Jackson Poe]

Well my first time at a Supanova convention, and I am only halfway through it all. I went to the preview night on Friday night...and boy lots of people really go all out to get dressed up. Most of what I saw was probably characters from Anime (which I am not really into). I sat through the intro to the whole thing, and then through the Anime Auction. Well we raised around $4400 from that event. Well done Brisbane! We have beaten Melborne so far this year.

They showed a scene from Knowing, which I had already seen (of cause ). Then instead of getting up and going to another movie screening, I sat through about 1/2 an hour of a Japanese anime movie called "The Girl Who Flew Through Time". I was starting to get a headache (what with working from 7:15am that morning), so my dad and I left at 8:30pm.

Today (Saturday), Emma and I went in at 10am. After some lining up, then finding out we didn't need to line up as we had the wrist bands, we headed up the stairs. It was so stinking hot...so tomorrow I am not wearing jeans and a t-shirt! lol As soon as I found out where the celebrity signings and photo ops could be purchased, I bought mine. I then lined up to get my picture taken with Amber Benson (Buffy's Tara).



She then later signed it (as you can see). She was great to get a photo taken with. Also when she signed the photo...she said "How cute!" She was really sweet, and a very natural person.

Then after her photo, I lined up to take a picture with Hayden.



Then she signed it (as you can see). Before we all got our pictures taken we were told how to stand beside her, and we couldn't touch her at all.

Anyway....

As it took forever to get the photo, I missed getting my picture taken with Adam Busch, though getting it down tomorrow.

After all the photos and autographs were done, we wandered around, had lunch, then headed into the room where Amber and Adam would do their talks. I got some pics, which I will add later.

Overall it was a great day, and we had a laugh or two at the people who were dressed up.

But I shouldn't laugh as I am thinking of dressing up myself next year.

[General Admin]

That is freaking amazing. I'm going to Comic Con this year in San Diego(United States), so I'm so gonna get pictures lmao.

[clairebear]

Awesome pictures Mel you're so lucky to have got to meet Hayden, I bet I'm never lucky enough to meet her, cuz I doubt she'd ever come to Glasgow.

However, I do hope to meet Amber Benson when we go to Collectormania this year.

Can't believe you weren't allowed to touch Hayden, wonder if that was her choice or something to do with her entourage/manager? Still a lovely photo and standing so close to her, am extremely jealous. Hahaha.

Mich? You so better get autographs for me *grins*

[Jackson Poe]

I have a feeling that it might have been half and half. It was funny, we were told where to stand, but then you got in there, and she pointed to the masking tape line on the floor.

I can't wait until today when I get my pic taken with Adam Busch. Will definately put the rest of the pics on here either tonight or tomorrow.

EDIT: 5/4/09

Okay today I finally got my picture taken with Adam Busch...



As I walked into the area to get my picture taken with Adam, he smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Adam." Then gave me a hug. Then we got our photo taken. Then later when the picture was given to me, I got it signed. As he signed it, I asked him whether his band, Common Rotation, will be touring Australia. After I said that I said that I have downloaded the two newer albums, and loved them. So instead of answering my question, he asked for a High 5 off of me. I mentioned that I loved this kind of music, and told him that I loved music by, for example Jason Mraz.

Anyway....this shows to me that the two from Buffy were more approachable than Hayden was. They just seemed to be up for a chat...though I struck up a convo with Adam more then Amber.

Actually while I lined up to my pic taken with Adam, I struck up a convo with a guy beside me in regards to mainly Stargate. This was great as I only have one friend who loves it like I do. So it was great to speak with a complete stranger about a common interest. This made me want to dress up as Vala Mal Doran more than anything now next year.

After the photo and autograph was done, I just wandered around the area with dad, who came with me today. It was meant to be mum, but I didn't care, as long as I got there again today. I bought three Buffy comics, two pictures of Sam Winchester ( ), and two Stargate SG-1 patches, which I am going to use for my costume next year.

In the afternoon, we sat and listened to the talks by: Amber and Adam (together twice, instead of individual talks), Richard Hatch (original Battlestar Galactica), and Todd McFarlane (comic books).

So for my first Supanova Expo....it was a great experience...and I am definately going to it again.