Unlike so many other genre conventions, Creation Entertainment has a strict company policy not to "oversell" our conventions. In other words, every patron, no matter what bracket of ticket they purchase, will have a seat in the main auditorium where the major guests appear and events take place. Nothing upsets us more than hearing about other conventions that sell tickets to patrons and then those very same patrons have to wait on additional lines inside the facility to get into (or sometimes not!) the main theatre. An important Creation Entertainment difference we want you to know about!
The Creation difference extends to our 40 years experience in running fan conventions. In the last few years we've seen promoter after promoter fail taking hard earned ticket money down with them. Inexperienced promoters, often first-timers, use celebrity images and names to get ticket money which they use to hopefully pay their expenses. When that fails they've already gone through "your" ticket money and they collapse leaving no recourse for ticket holders. They say "buyer beware" but this has happened in other conventions and we really feel for those great fans who have lost their ticket money and upset travel plans.
ALL GUESTS are contracted to appear and all convention contracts specify that appearances are tentative and subject to change as film and television work demands take precedence as can a personal conflict. Our events will take place whether a specific guest cancels or not (we always try to book replacements) and therefore we can not issue admission ticket or ticket package refunds if a particular guest does not fulfill their appearance contract. Of course we will always refund separately purchased photo ops and autograph tickets for a guest if they cancel.
PHOTO TAKING POLICY AT THIS CONVENTION
We know that taking photos makes the convention even more fun and we thought it would be a good idea to share our photo taking policies for you before you arrive at the convention so you can prepare. In the auditorium, photo taking is encouraged, but only from your seat. It is unfair to run up to the stage and block the view of others who have paid for reserved seats in front of you. Even if there are empty seats, patrons must sit in the seats they paid for to be fair to everyone. Due to fire marshall regulations everyone must be seated during performances. Please also be courteous to your neighbors when taking pictures. Photo taking is not allowed during autographing sessions nor during the photo ops. Only those people who have autograph tickets may come up to get autographs. At the Gold Exclusive Parties and Breakfast: photo taking is encouraged when the guests arrive (but only from your seats). After a sufficient time for all to get their photos we ask that your cameras be placed down so the celebrities can enjoy their time at the two food functions. Thank you for understanding the need to have these few rules so everyone is safe and has fun.
The vast majority of our guest celebrities take questions from the audience during their on-stage time. Therefore it is incumbent upon those that ask questions to make them ones that allow our mutual shared time with the celebrities to be enjoyable, interesting and entertaining for all (including the guest). Asking for hugs, telling stars we love them (we all do, that's why we're here), giving gifts, getting into long personal stories, or worse, is not acceptable for this format and, in fact, is quite self-centered when you are in essence "representing" all of fandom to a celebrity. Join us in trying to make this convention the best entertainment for everyone!
In the event of convention cancellations or date changes Creation Entertainment is not responsible for patrons' costs involving travel or hotel accommodations or any other non convention ticket expenses.
Advance ticket sales are generally turned off early to mid-week of the week of the events. Tickets, if they are not sold out, are sold at the convention of course.
Comic book and entertainment fans owe much to the legendary JACK KIRBY, the revered talent who co-created the Marvel mythology and made many early appearances with us, among his most devoted followers. Although his passing never allowed Jack to see the amazing success of his characters in film we do know that his appearances at conventions always brought down the house!
It is always great when we can personally thank a performer for an absolutely beautifully done job and that was just the treat when John Noble appeared in Feb of 2013 wrapping up his epic FRINGE series, one of our all-time favorite shows!
The beautiful and talented Alfre Woodard graced her stages to reminisce about her appearance in Star Trek as Lily in the movie Star Trek: First Contact, but of course she is best known for being an Academy Award and Grammy nominated actress as well as having an incredible 17 Emmy nominations (winning four).
Our Vegas Star Trek Convention is ALWAYS full of surprises! Sir Patrick Stewart joins William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in this once in a lifetime moment! We're glad we were there!
In 2006, space pioneers, astronauts Wally Schirra and Alan Bean, guested at Grand Slam: it was an honor!
Photo Credit: David Livingston
Three of the most popular actors on the planet graced our stages along with their The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn director: Bill Condon, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner helped us make history at an official fan gathering done in conjunction with the press junket and in association with Summit Entertainment.
Our first convention program in 1971, ticket prices were $1.50 a day and our special guest was legendary comic artist superstar Jim Steranko!
We even had time to publish 6 issues of a popular comic art fanzine called Infinity when we were teenagers. Back in the days before the internet, printed fanzines and conventions helped keep fandom connected.
When we ran The Official STAR WARS Convention we brought in Gene Roddenberry as a surprise and this moment in time was a true highlight. Gene was a great mentor of ours and he is always in our thoughts, especially when we gather for our Official STAR TREK Conventions.
LOST was one of the great TV series of all-time and we were proud to be an official licensee for the show. Here three of the stars, Ian Somerhalder, Evangeline Lilly and Naveen Andrews, grace our stages in a Creation Convention appearance.
Two of our most popular celebrity guests from the Stargate franchise making their only Creation appearance together on stage: Michael Shanks and Amanda Tapping! We love following their careers post Stargate and look forward to enjoying their work for years to come!
How's this for cool? Arnold as THE Terminator at our Official T-2 Convention, an awesome occasion!
A VERY special moment in Creation History
BILL SHATNER & LEONARD NIMOY toasting the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek on the exact day, 4 decades later, that the original series began its TV run! Taken in Chicago at Creation's Salute to Star Trek's 40th! Thanks, Bill and Leonard for being such a big part of Creation Entertainment! Who would have thought that as kids that watched classic Trek, that one day we'd be working with these show biz legends!
History is made again at Creation when LEONARD NIMOY passes the ceremonial "#1 Vulcan" tee-shirt to the new Mr. Spock ZACHARY QUINTO. It all happened in front of the audience at Grand Slam XVI. Creation Conventions: it is ALL about making wonderful memories like this!
Superstar Legend Jack Nicholson made the "Creation" scene, a definite ultra-cool moment in our 40 plus year history!
Growing up watching THE AVENGERS was a particular joy so when Patrick Macnee joined the Creation line-up of stars it was a joyous occasion for us and his many fans!
It's never happened before or after but it was another of our proudest moments: having four STAR TREK Captains share the stage. Let's hope we can pull it off again some day and add a few more?
Long-time Creation friend (and early fan attendee turned superstar producer) DEAN DEVLIN brought along friends Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer to one of our shows. Dean is currently behind one of TV's greatest shows LEVERAGE!
The impeccable Ricardo Montalban created Star Trek's most popular villian as Khan but in person he truly was one of a kind and his two appearances for us were definitely amongst the most memorable! He is sorely missed by all Trekkers and was indeed a Hollywood classic himself!
Gracious and supportive to us as ever William Shatner made sure first time Creation guest star Joan Collins (in her only convention appearance) was comfortable on stage, reunited decades after their ultra-popular classic Trek appearance together!
As promised, a seat for all! Here's a scene of the amazing theatre we used for years for our Las Vegas Star Trek Convention. At Creation shows: no waiting and worrying about seeing the stars!
Online tickets have been taken off sale.
Now tickets listed as available on this website can be purchased at the door.
THE SUPER-HOT CAST OF THE CW's THE VAMPIRE DIARIES IS COMING TO CHICAGO: WILL YOU BE THERE? IT'S LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIKE NO OTHER!
PLEASE READ THIS PAGE COMPLETELY BEFORE ORDERING ANY TICKETS.
Please note that tickets are delivered to you via e-mail in PDF format which you should print out and bring with you to convention registration. Most customers receive their PDF tickets within 3 business days of having placed their order.
Be sure of which day a guest is doing photo ops/autographs
before purchasing your admission tickets.
The Vampire Diaries
Official Convention
CHICAGO, IL
Saturday & Sunday
APRIL 6-7, 2013
Westin O'Hare
6100 North River Road
Rosemont, Il. 60018
Phone: (847) 698-6000
Thank you to all in attendance at our 2012 Chicago Vampire Diaries Convention: it was a sold out sensation with fans from around the globe on hand to celebrate the wonderful series we all love so much! The stars were fantastic, the party was a smash hit and it was really a great time shared by all. We look forward to seeing you as we return to the wonderful city of Chicago on April 6-7, 2013 with Ian and Paul and a full roster of other great TVD celebrities!
The romantic and suspenseful drama of the giant CW hit series The Vampire Diaries has given television viewers fantastic new stars that have seductively garnered a worldwide following of passionate fans. For over 40 years Creation Entertainment has been "on the road" presenting the very best in conventions. Founded in 1971 by two sci-fi and comic book fans, Creation Entertainment brings audiences the live excitement of meeting the performers we all love to watch to cities throughout North America. Following in the footsteps of Creation Conventions dedicated to Supernatural and so many more, we are thrilled to add The Vampire Diaries to this prestigious list.
Make your plans NOW to be part of the action and see the stars and meet tons of like minded fans: we promise a professionally run event mixed with our fannish side as well. The perfect combination for providing YOU with the time of your life! And don't forget the famous "Creation difference": we do not sell ONE ticket above the amount of seating in the main theatre so EVERYONE who buys an admission ticket, no matter which grade, sees ALL THE STARS on stage! No waiting on line to get into the theatre, no worries, all at a price that beats all other forms of live entertainment!
We're happy to be returning to a fantastic hotel, The Westin O'Hare, and all the convention activities take place in this location: no need to get to anywhere else!
SUPER SPECIAL GUESTS: We are proud to present super-hot superstars
IAN SOMERHALDER and PAUL WESLEY as our headliners for this very special convention weekend!
IAN SOMERHALDER
Damon Salvatore
Appearing Sunday
PAUL WESLEY
Stefan Salvatore
Appearing Sunday
TORREY DeVITTO
Dr. Meredith Fell
Appearing Sunday
STEVEN R. McQUEEN
Jeremy Gilbert
Appearing Saturday
NATHANIEL BUZOLIC
Kol
Appearing Saturday
CANDICE ACCOLA
Caroline Forbes
In her first appearance
with us on the tour!
Appearing Saturday
ARIELLE KEBBEL
Lexi Branson
In her first appearance
with us on the tour!
Appearing Sunday
CHARLIE BEWLEY
Recurring character Vaughn,
member of the Five
Appearing Saturday
and Sunday
MICHAEL TREVINO
Tyler Lockwood
Appearing Saturday
February 1, 2013: New star of The Vampire Diaries, Charlie Bewley, will be taking the place of previously announced Caspar Zafar who is unable to be with us. Those with SEPARATE Caspar Zafar autograph and/or photo op tickets and/or the duo photo op of Caspar and Nathaniel should bring their scannable e-ticket to the convention where they will get a voucher good for use towards any other autograph ticket, photo op ticket, or merchandise. If you prefer you can send the VOUCHER to our office within one month of the close of the convention for a refund. Send it to: Creation, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205. Attention: Ed
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HERE ARE SOME FANTASTIC PHOTOS FROM A RECENT CONVENTION!
Here are some cool photos taken at our recent San Francisco TVD convention. A fantastic time was had by all including the stars! Join us to make some memories of your own. (Along with star photos we have some sample photo ops with some of the fans in attendance!)
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THE HILLYWOOD SHOW RETURNS IN 2013!
The Hillywood Show® is the brainchild of internet celebrities, sister duo Hilly and Hannah. Known for their unique and imaginative entertainment and genre parodies including one for THE VAMPIRE DIARIES which has received approval and recognition from many of the shows actors and millions of fans worldwide. THE HILLYWOOD SHOW® has nearly 70,000,000 views on YouTube.
Hilly and Hannah will be on hand during the convention to moderate our guest panels, host the Saturday Night festive Vampire Ball, and welcome all attendees to the celebration. They will be, in costume, as Katherine and Caroline, as seen in their parody, to help the experience of The Vampire Diaries Convention come to life! They are tons of fun!
Be sure to grab a memorable photo with them and, also, an autographed copy of VAMPIRE DIARIES PARODY by THE HILLYWOOD SHOW® on DVD, exclusive only to the convention.
Currently, Hilly & Hannah are working with Peter Facinelli and MyISH. The girls have, also, partnered with Los Angeles-based television production company, Creature Films, for a Hillywood Variety Show for Television.
Visit their popular web site at- www.TheHillywoodShow.com
A VERY special half hour event is planned exclusively for our Gold Weekend Patrons! Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley join forces for what is sure to be a memorable time and it ONLY happens for our amazing Gold Weekend Patrons! Another reason to "go gold" for this incredible weekend of fun! Of course both of these stars will be on stage alone for their regular convention appearances on SUNDAY, this EXTRA event is just something added as a bonus for our Gold Patrons.
THE CREATION COSTUME PARADE
You know you wanna! The famous Creation Entertainment Costume Parade Competition is always a highlight of the convention. Set for Saturday here is your chance to show off your creative abilities by dressing as any The Vampire Diaries character or making up your own. The winner goes home with a $250 gift certificate but we have prizes for everyone who enters!
TRIVIA CHALLENGE
Who out there is a "master of trivia" when it comes The Vampire Diaries. It is time to put that TVD-watching to profitable use by showing off in our fast-paced live gameshow where the last person standing goes home a big winner: up to $1750 is on the table! 90 players from our audience are selected so start cramming now (by re-watching your DVD sets cause we know you have those!).
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES FAN MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST
One of the coolest highlights of the convention is the running of fan produced Music Videos honoring THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, its themes and characters. If you are a talented video editor now is your chance to show off your creativity and vie for prizes at The Vampire Diaries: The Official Convention Tour 2012.
Rules: one music video about THE VAMPIRE DIARIES may be submitted on DVD only (please no computer-based media like CD accepted). PLEASE USE ONLY NTSC FORMAT FOR YOUR DVD. Entries are judged on the following criteria: video quality, audio quality, editing quality, inventiveness, song selection, and originality. Humorous submissions are encouraged. Entries can not be returned, and person submitting entry is granting Creation the right to play this entry in perpetuity at Creation events worldwide and/or on line at the Creation website(s). Creation does not sell music videos so your entry will never be sold as a commercial product, just presented at our events/on line.
Winners will receive a $100 gift certificate good for Creation products. Winners will be announced and certificates awarded on site. Send your video using order confirmation or signature required in order to know if it arrived. We do not announce winners until the event. All entries are due at Creation offices by MARCH 7, 2013 with no exceptions. Thanks and good luck!
Note: Due to the high volume of entries for our Music Video Contests, we are forced to limit entries to those people actually attending the specific show they are entering for. You do not have to be present for the actual showing of your video, but you must claim your award on site before the end of the weekend or your award will be forfeited. URGENT: PLEASE NOTE THAT COMPETITION CLOSES FORTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL OPENING CONVENTIONS, NO EXCEPTIONS! Also please note that we are looking for intro videos that involve our supporting actors, so please keep that in mind too!
SEND ENTRIES TO:
Creation Entertainment
VAMPIRE DIARIES Music Video Contest
217 South Kenwood St.
Glendale, CA 91205
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Please make sure to bring ALL your printed out tickets to the convention as we can not replace any tickets forgotten or lost. This holds true for all ticket-buyers domestic and outside of The United States as we no longer have a will-call or hold ticket desk. Our convention sites generally have a business office where you can print out your tickets if you have left them home by mistake. Once you present your ticket(s) at registration, photo op areas, or autograph sessions they will be scanned for legitimacy and one-time use only. Thanks!
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TICKET PRICING: We believe that our conventions are the greatest entertainment bargain around: full days of theatrically themed fun and nights filled with amazing celebrities, events, exclusive stuff, contests, parties, autographs and meeting fellow fans, many who become lasting friends. We thought it might be fun to compare our ticket prices to those of other events, so here goes (noting that many of the below shows only last a few hours at most). Tim McGraw and Faith Hill – $110.50 to $310.00And please don't compare Creation events to those giant "comicons" where the theatres can not accommodate a fraction of the ticket-buyers they sell to. Not only is it overly crowded and unpleasant, hard to get food and use the restrooms, but you can wait and wait and still not get into see the stars and/or panels you want to. Imagine flying thousands of miles to see a star and then not getting in: well it happens at these comicons all the time but at Creation Conventions EVERY patron with a ticket (any admission ticket) is guaranteed a seat in our theatres to see all the stars coming to the show. It's the "Creation Difference" we want you to know about. And while we are at it, when we get autographs of our favorite stars (we collect too) we want them done on nice professionally done glossy photos, licensed and struck directly from the studio images, all of which you will always have at Creation events! |
NOTE: You may buy Photo Op and Autograph tickets before buying an Admission ticket, but you need an Admission Ticket in order to use the Photo Op and Autograph tickets. Please buy an Admission ticket as soon as you can as we can never guarantee Admission tickets won't sell out before the show. Join our Free Email list to get updates on ticket availability.
GOLD WEEKEND ADMISSION PACKAGE
The GOLD WEEKEND PACKAGE is the ultimate upscale way to attend the entire convention and see it all! Here's what the GOLD WEEKEND Package includes:
1) The absolute best reserved seats in the main theatre where all our major guests appear and events and contests occur! These seats are YOURS, come and go, all weekend, both days. See all the stars up close and personal and this is great for photographers too! You get to pick your actual seats!
2) Complimentary in-person autographs with great guests including IAN SOMERHALDER and PAUL WESLEY, STEVEN R. McQUEEN, CANDICE ACCOLA, NATHANIEL BUZOLIC and CHARLIE BEWLEY. The value of these autographs alone, if purchased separately, is $220, so you can see why the Gold Package is such an outstanding offer! Take advantage of this deal and grab your seats today!
3) First to get autographs: we go row by row: you are in the front rows: you get the idea!
4) Pre-Registration Fun: we get you set for the weekend before other patrons and give you first crack at the exclusive merchandise!
5) Wristband access: we have special color coded wristbands and collectible lanyard credentials for GOLD Package Holders: once you get set you don't need to wait again!
6) Complimentary admission to our Saturday Evening DECADE DANCE and COCKTAIL PARTY and Centerpiece Contest! This is gonna be one wild party so come "dressed to kill" and get ready to hit the dance floor (or just catch the moves!). A cash bar is available for adults, soft drinks too! A hot DJ keeps the action moving and we will have Steven R. McQueen, Candice Accola, Nathaniel Buzolic and Charlie Bewley dropping in to enjoy the fun as well!
7) Admission to the vendors area and of course!
8) Keep your same great seats and enjoy a GOLD EXCLUSIVE ONE HALF HOUR Panel with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, together on stage!!
$349
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
PREFERRED WEEKEND PACKAGES - SOLD OUT(Click for details...)
WEEKEND GENERAL ADMISSION
This is the most economical way to attend both days of the convention. This option does not include autographs, but does include a non-reserved seat in the main theatre and admission to the vendors room.
WEEKEND GENERAL ADMISSION: $69
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
SINGLE DAY PREFERRED ADMISSION
This is the best way to attend any ONE day of the convention. This option does not include autographs, but does include a reserved seat in the main theatre and admission to the vendors room.
SATURDAY PREFERRED ADMISSION: $40
SUNDAY PREFERRED ADMISSION: $70
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
SINGLE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
This is the most economical way to attend any ONE day of the convention. This option does not include autographs, but does include a non-reserved seat in the main theatre and admission to the vendors room on the day you are coming.
SATURDAY GENERAL ADMISSION: $25
SUNDAY GENERAL ADMISSION: $45
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
ADMISSION TICKET PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTO OPS and these must be purchased separately below or at the convention (if not sold out). Thanks!
AUTOGRAPH TICKETS
Autograph and Photo Op Tickets do not include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention in order to redeem autograph and photo op tickets. Photography is not allowed during the autograph sessions.
Here's the rare chance to get an in-person hand-signed autograph by your favorite celebrity. We do autographing row by row for those that have them included in their packages followed by additional autograph tickets called by number. If autographs are part of your ticket package you can get any additional signatures you've purchased the first time you come up. You must bring an item for the celebrity to sign: you can bring something from home or purchase an officially licensed photograph or souvenir at the convention. The autograph tickets are available in limited supply, please order soon. THANKS!
IAN SOMERHALDER $60 -SOLD OUT (Sunday) Ian is also signing on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons. Others will need to purchase his autograph ticket if they desire his in-person signature.
PAUL WESLEY $60 (Sunday) Paul is signing on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons. Others will need to purchase his autograph ticket if they desire his in-person signature.
TORREY DeVITTO $25 (Sunday) Torrey's autograph is not part of any package and must be ordered separately.
STEVEN R. McQUEEN $25 (Saturday) Steven is signing on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons. Others will need to purchase his autograph ticket if they desire his in-person signature.
NATHANIEL BUZOLIC $25 (Saturday) Nathaniel is signing on a complimentary basis for our Gold Weekend Patrons only. Others will need to purchase his autograph ticket if they desire his in-person signature.
CANDICE ACCOLA $25 (Saturday) Please note that Candice is signing on a complimentary basis for our Gold Patrons, others who want her autograph will need to purchase a ticket
ARIELLE KEBBEL $25 (Sunday) Please note that Arielle's autograph is not part of any ticket package and must be ordered separately.
CHARLIE BEWLEY $25 (Saturday and Sunday). Charlie will be signing on a complimentary basis for Gold Weekend Patrons, others who wish his autograph may purchase a ticket.
MICHAEL TREVINO $25 (Saturday) Michael's autograph is not part of any ticket package and must be ordered separately.
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
February 1, 2013: New star of The Vampire Diaries, Charlie Bewley, will be taking the place of previously announced Caspar Zafar who is unable to be with us. Those with SEPARATE Caspar Zafar autograph and/or photo op tickets and/or the duo photo op of Caspar and Nathaniel should bring their scannable e-ticket to the convention where they will get a voucher good for use towards any other autograph ticket, photo op ticket, or merchandise. If you prefer you can send the VOUCHER to our office within one month of the close of the convention for a refund. Send it to: Creation, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205. Attention: Ed
Note: Patrons must bring an item for celebrities to sign. You can bring something from home or purchase a photo or other collectible in the vendors room. Please feel free to purchase as many autograph tickets of a particular celebrity as you'd like.
PHOTO OP TICKETS
Photo Op Tickets do not include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention to enter into the photo op areas. Due to security considerations and guest concerns we cannot facilitate the giving of gifts to guests at the photo op sessions. LIMIT OF TWO FANS PER PHOTO-OP, NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE! TWO FANS CAN BE IN THE PHOTO OP FOR THE PRICE OF ONE PHOTO OP TICKET.
Your photo will be taken by Creation's all knowing and super-powerful official staff photographers. They take the best pictures, make the stars comfortable & willing to pose more freely with fans, and generally are beloved by all. JUST CLICK TO OUR E-MAIL FEEDBACK SECTION TO READ ABOUT HOW GREAT CREATION PHOTO OPS ARE! Please read: PHOTO OP F.A.Q.
IAN SOMERHALDER $99 -SOLD OUT (Sunday)
PAUL WESLEY $99 (Sunday)
TORREY DeVITTO $40 (Sunday)
STEVEN R. McQUEEN $50 (Saturday)
NATHANIEL BUZOLIC $40 (Saturday)
CANDICE ACCOLA $45 (Saturday)
ARIELLE KEBBEL $40 (Sunday)
CHARLIE BEWLEY $40 (Saturday and Sunday)
MICHAEL TREVINO $50 (Saturday)
GROUP PHOTO-OPS:
THE SUPERSTAR SANDWICH PHOTO: YOU between IAN SOMERHALDER & PAUL WESLEY $229 We have been able to add a VERY few more which we expect to sell out quickly. (Sunday)
"The Friends" Duo Photo Op: Steven R. McQueen, Candice Accola and YOU! $90 (Saturday)
CHARLIE/NATHANIEL AND YOU! A first time offering with Charlie Bewley, Nathaniel Buzolic and you in the same photo! $80 (Saturday)
"REUNITED DUO PHOTO OP" Michael Trevino and Candice Accola and YOU! $90 Limited Availability (Saturday)
THE HILLYWOOD SHOW CAST $30 (Saturday and Sunday)
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
February 1, 2013: New star of The Vampire Diaries, Charlie Bewley, will be taking the place of previously announced Caspar Zafar who is unable to be with us. Those with SEPARATE Caspar Zafar autograph and/or photo op tickets and/or the duo photo op of Caspar and Nathaniel should bring their scannable e-ticket to the convention where they will get a voucher good for use towards any other autograph ticket, photo op ticket, or merchandise. If you prefer you can send the VOUCHER to our office within one month of the close of the convention for a refund. Send it to: Creation, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205. Attention: Ed
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Westin O'Hare
6100 North River Road
Rosemont, Il. 60018
Phone: (847) 698-6000
You'll love the beautiful Westin O'Hare Hotel so why not stay overnight and make your convention visit into a full scale holiday! Enjoy the sites of one of the world's greatest cities: CHICAGO! All convention events take place in The Westin O'Hare.
The hotel has given our attendees a special lower than normal rate of $139 a night for singles, doubles or twins (two beds). Reserve on line by linking to: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/VDD04A
You may also call and reserve mentioning the code "Vampire Diairies" to get the special rate.
Phone: 888-627-8517
Code: Vampire Diaries
PARKING IS $10 A DAY FOR THOSE VISITING THE CONVENTION
Creation Entertainment holds a "block" of rooms for our attendees. These blocks of rooms have a lower rate than standard rates at the hotel, but they also have a "cut-off" point after which hotels may choose to revert back to their own higher rates for our customers. Usually this cut off date is one month prior to the event, but this does vary. Therefore it is always wise to book your rooms for our conventions as early as possible.
DEALERS:
If you wish to sell at this convention, please write to asponsor@creationent.com for more details. If you carry The Vampire Diaries merchandise please note that ONLY LICENSED MERCHANDISE will be allowed for sale.
SCHEDULE
The Vampire Diaries
Official Convention in Chicago, IL
April 5-7, 2013
Where’s What?
Theater: Grand Ballroom, Lobby Level
Vendors: Lakeshore Ballroom, Lobby Level
Saturday Decade Dance: La Salle Ballroom, Lobby Level
Photo Ops: Directors Rm. A, Lower Level
WELCOME TO EVERYONE!
Thanks for being with us! We really appreciate your visit and we want to make sure you have the absolute best time! With that in mind a few rules to keep everyone safe:
1) Photo taking from your seats only, do not rush the stage when guests appear.
2) PHOTO OPS are done on a first come/first taken basis, PLEASE be on time as they move very quickly and once over we cannot repeat. There is no special placement on the Photo Op line for any ticket holder, excepting Backstage VIPS who may go first.
3) Please have your items for signature out and ready during autograph sessions. Personalizations are at the discretion of the celebrities signing and/or may be affected by guest flights and other scheduling issues. You must bring something to have signed, either something from home or a photo or souvenir from the convention.
4) Our volunteers are here to help you and we thank them for doing so. However if you have an issue with ANYONE or ANYTHING please let us know during the convention so we can solve the problem. We can’t help out if you don’t tell us!
5) Please sit ONLY in the seat you paid for.
6) At the request of our guests, ABSOLUTELY no video or audiotaping PLEASE!
7) Please turn cell phones off and kindly refrain from talking when a speaker or event is on stage.
8) PHOTO OPS may be picked up in the photo op room when available, but not during a photo op session so we don’t interrupt the photographer.
9) ONLY ONE QUESTION MAY BE ASKED TO A CELEBRITY BY A FAN. PLEASE NO PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT YOURSELF, ASKING FOR HUGS, OR TELLING THEM WHY YOU LOVE THEM (that’s why we’re all here!).
10) During autographs we generally call row by row or by number. If you have trouble standing let us know, if you are in wheelchair or scooter please go with your row or by your number. THANKS!
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THANKS TO OUR VIP BACKSTAGE FOLKS: GET YOUR CREDENTIALS AT REGISTRATION AND HANG OUT BACKSTAGE DURING THE DAYTIME, BOTH DAYS! ENJOY & THANKS!
Friday, April 5, 2013
6:00 Pm to 9:00 pm Vendors Room Set-Up/Vendors Only
PRE-REGISTRATION: please note that this is a convenience for those coming the fulll weekend, not a necessity. You can register any time. At pre-registration we will give you your credentials and wristbands so you don’t have to wait again. You will also get the full schedule/program and the vendors room is open for first crack at souvenirs. Enjoy!
9 pm to 11 pm Vendors Room Open for all registered patrons
9:00 pm to 9:45 pm Gold Patrons Pre-Registration
9:45 pm to 10:30 pm Preferred Weekend Pre-Registration
10:30 pm to 11 pm General Admission Weekend Pre-Registration
NOTE: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPUTER PRINTED OUT TICKETS FOR IAN SOMERHALDER SOLO PHOTO OP AND THE IAN AND PAUL DUO PHOTO OP PLEASE BRING THESE TICKETS TO REGISTRATION FRIDAY AFTER 10:30 PM, SATURDAY AFTER 2:30 PM OR IF NECESSARY SUNDAY MORNING PRIOR TO THE PHOTO OPS AND HAVE THEM SCANNED WHERE WE WILL GIVE YOU HARD TICKETS WHICH WILL MAKE THE PHOTO OP PROCESS EASIER.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
8:30 am to 9:00 am Vendors Room Set-Up/Vendors Only
8:30 am to 9:15 Gold Patrons Pre-Registration, not a necessity, just a convenience. You can register anytime registration is open
9:15 am to 9:45 am Preferred Weekend Pre-Registration, not a necessity, just a convenience. You can register anytime registration is open.
9:30 am Theatre Open
9:45 am to 7 pm Vendors Room Open to all Registered Patrons, Registration Open for all as well
10:00 am Convention Welcome with your hosts The Hillywood Show and a screening of their popular The Vampire Diaries Parody. The Hillywood Show® is the brainchild of internet celebrities, sister duo Hilly and Hannah. THE HILLYWOOD SHOW® has nearly 70,000,000 views on YouTube. Visit their popular web site at- www.TheHillywoodShow.com
10:25 am Music Video Presentation
10:30 am Nathaniel Buzolic (Kol)
----- 11:15 am ONE HOUR Meet and Greet for TEN lucky fans with Candice Accola, SOLD OUT! In Director’s B Room, lower level of hotel.
11:10 am The Vampire Diaries Yes/No Trivia Game: Put all that CW TVD watching to profitable use by being part of our first competition: just be in the audience to get your chance to play and you might end up being “the last person standing” and win $1750 in gift certificates!
----- 11:15 am Photo Op with Nathaniel Buzolic, tickets at registration for $40
----- 11:35 am Duo Photo Op with Nathaniel Buzolic and Charlie Bewley, tickets at registration for $80
12:05 pm: Music Video Presentation
12:10 pm Charlie Bewley (Vaughn) FIRST TVD CONVENTION APPEARANCE
----- 12:55 pm Photo Op with Charlie Bewley, tickets at registration for $40
12:55 pm The Costume Competition: Come dressed as your fave TVD character or make up your own: show off your creativity abilities and vie for applause and gift certificates including a $250 best in show award! Contestants please be in the audience at 12:40 pm to participate!
1:25 pm Music Video Presentation
1:30 pm Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy Gilbert)
2:30 pm Theatre Break/Intermission/Food Break
-----2:30 pm Private One Hour Meet and Greet for Ten Lucky Fans with Michael Trevino. SOLD OUT. In the Director’s Room B, lower level of hotel.
2:35 pm to 3:55 pm Autographs with Nathaniel Buzolic in the foyer outside the theatre for GOLD PATRONS (this is a convenience, he is also signing later but he enjoys taking longer time when signing)
----- 2:40 pm Photo Op with Steven R. McQueen, tickets at registration for $50
3:00 pm The Vampire Diaries No Minimum Bid Auction: Stake your claim to our great goodies including our famous stage and theatre banners: all up for grabs at no minimum bid!
----- 3:20 pm Photo Op with Steven R. McQueen and Candice Accola and YOU! $90 Limited Availability.
----- 3:45 pm Photo Op with our hosts (in costume as Katherine and Caroline), tickets at registration for $30
3:55 pm Music Video
4:00 pm Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood) and Candice Accola (Caroline Forbes) FIRST TOUR APPEARANCE!
5:00 pm Vampire Diaries Relationships Presentation
For all you TVD “Shippers” out there: a fun and informative multimedia presentation featuring music videos, slides and factoids concerning all your favorite couplings from the Vampire Diaries universe!
----- 5:05 pm Photo Op with Michael Trevino, tickets at registration for $50
5:30 pm Nathaniel Buzolic, in the foyer outside the theatre, will sign on a complimentary basis for Gold patrons and also for those with his autograph ticket, available at registration for $25.00
----- 5:40 pm Photo Op with Candice Accola, tickets at registration for $45
----- 6:20 pm “Reunited Photo Op” with Candice Accola and Michael Trevino and YOU, tickets at registration for $90
6:30 pm ON ONE SIDE OF THE THEATRE: Autographing with Steven R. McQueen, complimentary (and called row by row) for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons, followed by those with autograph tickets, available at registration for $ 25
6:40 pm ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE THEATRE: Autographing in our Theatre with Charlie Bewley and Candice Accola as Follows: Candice Accola and Charlie Bewley are signing on a complimentary basis for Gold Weekend Patrons (we will call you row by row), followed by those with autograph tickets (we will call by number and these tickets are available at registration for $25 for Charlie, and/or Candice.) Please note that those ticktes pre-purchased prior to the convention will be called prior to the ones purchased here.
6:45 pm IN THE BACK OF THE THEATRE: Autographs with Michael Trevino, for those with his ticket, available at registration for $25, we will call by number.
----- 10:15 pm ONE HOUR Private Meet and Greet with Steven R. McQueen, Nathaniel Buzolic and Charlie Bewley for TEN lucky fans. SOLD OUT. In The Director’s Room B, lower level of hotel.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT 10:45 pm The Decade Dance, Cocktail Party and Centerpiece Contest.
Hosted by The Hillywood Show! SATURDAY NIGHT is made for partying! Enter the themed TVD CENTERPIECE CONTEST! Bring your creation to the party and touch the hearts of our judges… the very finest wins a $250 gift certificate! Come dressed IN YOUR BEST 1950’S and 1960’s OUTFITS or come to relax: we just want you to have a wonderful time! THE PERSON DRESSED THE BEST IN A DECADE HONORING THE 50’s & 60’s WILL WIN A $250 GIFT CERTIFICATE and we also have a prize for the best dancer! Tentative celebrity drop-in guests will include MICHAEL TREVINO, STEVEN R. McQUEEN, NATHANIEL BUZOLIC, CANDICE ACCOLA, and CHARLIE BEWLEY. This event is complimentary for GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS, for others tickets ARE NOW SOLD OUT, THANKS!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
NOTE: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPUTER PRINTED OUT TICKETS FOR IAN SOMERHALDER SOLO PHOTO OP AND THE IAN AND PAUL DUO PHOTO OP PLEASE BRING THESE TICKETS TO REGISTRATION FRIDAY AFTER 10:30 PM, SATURDAY AFTER 2:30 PM OR IF NECESSARY SUNDAY MORNING PRIOR TO THE PHOTO OPS AND HAVE THEM SCANNED WHERE WE WILL GIVE YOU HARD TICKETS WHICH WILL MAKE THE PHOTO OP PROCESS EASIER.
7:45 am to 6:30 pm Registration Open
8:15 am to 10:30 am Theatre Open to Gold Patrons ONLY
8:45 am to 9 am: Vendors Room Set-Up/Vendors Only
9 am to 5 pm Vendors Room Open to all
9:00am – 9:30am Ian & Paul – Gold Weekend Patrons Exclusive One Half Hour Q&A. GOLD PATRONS ONLY, SHOW BOTH WRISTBAND AND LANYARD TO ENTER.
---- 9:45am – 10:30am Paul Wesley – Solo photo ops, there are some tickets available at registration for $99. If you also have a Torrey and Arielle meet and greet ticket you may go first for this photo op.
---- 10:00am – 10:30am Ian – Private meet & greet for Twenty Lucky Fans. SOLD OUT, Director’s Room B, lower level.
---- 10:10 am to 11:10 am Private Meet and Greet for one hour for TEN lucky fans with Torrey DeVitto and Arielle Kebbel. SOLD OUT. Please check with registration for room location.
10:30 AM to 4:30 PM THEATRE OPEN TO ALL
---- 10:35 am Photo Op with The Hillywood Show Cast, tickets at registration for $30
---- 10:45am – 11:45am Ian & Paul – Duo photo ops, please check at registration for availability, we might have a few left at $229
11:30 am Welcome with The Hillywood Show
11:50 am THE VAMPIRE DIARIES NO MINIMUM BID AUCTION: Lots of cool colllectibles, including our famous banners, are auctioned off here! Be on hand for the fast paced fun!
---- 12:00pm – 12:30pm Paul Wesley – Private meet & greet for Twenty Lucky Fans. A few seats remain at $200, please see registration for availability.
---- 12:00pm – 12:45pm Ian Somerhalder – Solo photo ops SOLD OUT
12:45 pm Music Video Presentation
12:50 pm Working on THE VAMPIRE DIARIES with Arielle Kebbel (Lexi) , and Charlie Bewley (Vaughn)!
1:25 pm Torrey DeVitto (Dr. Meredith Fell)
2:05 pm Music Video Introduction
2:10 pm – 3:10 pm SUPERSTARS ON STAGE: IAN SOMERHALDER and PAUL WESLEY
3:15 pm ON ONE SIDE OF THE THEATRE: autographs with Paul Wesley, complimentary and called row by row for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons, followed by those with autograph tickets for Paul, which we will call by number. There are a few Paul autograph tickets available at registration for $60.
3:20 pm: ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE THEATRE: autographs with Ian Somerhalder, complimentary and called row by row for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons, followed by those with autograph tickets for Ian, which we will call by number. Ian’s solo Autograph ticket is sold out.
----- 3:20 pm Photo Op with Torrey DeVitto: Tickets at registration for $40. Please get this done and then come back for your autographs if applicable.
3:30 pm IN THE REAR OF THE THEATRE, Autographs with Arielle Kebbel, tickets at registration for $25. We will call by number.
----- 3:35 pm Photo Op with Charlie Bewley: Tickets at registration for $40. Please get this done and then come back for your autographs if applicable.
3:40 pm Upgrade Session for 2014 Convention: here is where the great fans who re-upped for 2014 get to try to get even better seats! See elsewhere in this brochure and join us when we return to CHICAGO and THE WESTIN O’HARE on APRIL 6-7, 2014 with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley and other guests to be announced! Don’t miss the fun!
3:55 pm IN THE FOYER, Autographs with Torrey DeVitto and Charlie Bewley (we will call by number). Their autograph tickets are $25 each available at registration.
----- 4:30 pm Photo Op with Arielle Kebbel, tickets available at registration for $40. Do not leave if you are still owed autographs by any star still signing. See our MC and we’ll put you in line to get your atugraphs before you go to photo ops for Arielle.
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Updated: April 4, 2013