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 Twilight, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Firefly fandom (to name just a few) and we really feel for those great fans who have lost their ticket money and upset travel plans.
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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.
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.
Renee O'Connor
Gabrielle
Appearing on stage Sunday
Doing a special workshop Saturday
Michael Hurst
Iolaus/The Widow Twanky
Appearing Saturday
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Boadicea / Zehra
Appearing Saturday
Hudson Leick
Callisto
Hudson will appear on stage Friday and attend the Sunday Breakfast.
She will also be conducting two different workshops during the weekend, check below for more information.
Steven L. Sears
(Producer/Writer)
Appearance TBA
MORE GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE DAYS TO COME!
RENEE O'CONNOR'S AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Introduction to Awareness Workshop with Renee O'Connor (to take place Saturday of the convention, limited to a small number of attendees).
Based on the work of Mary Rocamora, a non profit school for adults, www.Rocamora.org
Awareness is the practice of paying attention to thoughts and emotions with sincere curiosity and withholding any judgments or expectations on what we are truly feeling.
This two hour introductory class includes observing our conceptualizations of the Self, as a contrast to realizing our natural essence of Being love, compassion, and light.
The workshop price is $125 and will be able to be ordered directly at Renee's website. When ready to take orders we will advise here.
THE XENA CELEBRITY CABARET SHOW
There's no doubt that the Xena cast was multi-talented and each year at The Official XENA Convention we have the pleasure of presenting some of our guests in a delightful evening of live entertainment. Some truly wonderful moments have been had at the Xena Celebrity Cabarets and 2014 should be no different. Details to come! This event is complimentary for our Gold and Silver Weekend Patrons. For others, general admission tickets will be offered soon.
YOGA CLASSES with HUDSON LEICK
Friday Morning from 9am to 11am
Please bring a towel, water, and be in loose clothing.
Class is suitable for everyone, even beginners.
Hudson Leick is a member of the California Yoga Teacher's Association. She has been studying yoga for over sixteen years and taught for more than thirteen, and has done her teacher's training with renowned yoga masters such as Ana Forrest, Erich Schiffman and Gurmukh. Hudson specializes in Kundalini, Hatha, and a modified version of Ashtanga yoga, and her classes are a subtle blend of these methods. She has also studied Vipassana meditation in Nepal, and the 5Rhythms® based on the teachings of Gabrielle Roth.
$119 limited to 60 participants.
ALL NEW! HUDSON LEICK'S "FREE FORM DANCE" WORKSHOP (Saturday)
Hudson Leick is planning a new "free form dance" workshop for Saturday described as such: The practice of 5Rhythms dancing which is often described as moving meditation, was created in the late 1960s by Gabrielle Roth, who distinguished five rhythms common to all humans....
FLOW, STACCATO , CHAOS , LYRICAL, STILLNESS
When she combined these rhythms together, Gabrielle Roth discovered they can liberate the creative spirit inside each of us, regardless of our body type, age, or ability. There are no specific steps to learn, no choreography to memorize, and most importantly: no way to do it wrong.
In dancing the 5Rhythms, Gabrielle said, "they initiate us back into the wisdom of our bodies and unleash movement's dynamic healing power."
THIS CLASS HAS A LIMITED ATTENDANCE and is priced at $119.
FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE PARTY!
Come to enjoy fellow fans, come to sing, come to laugh, come to party! As an extra treat for all of our great attendees Creation Entertainment is happy to present this special FREE EVENT for all on Friday night! You never know who might show up and it is a great way to mix and mingle! Exact times and locations will be announced, but start practicing your number now!
THE CREATION COSTUME PARADE
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 character or making up your own. The winner goes home with a $250 gift certificate but we have prizes for everyone who enters!
THE GREAT CREATION DISCO AND COCKTAIL PARTY CENTERPIECE CONTEST
Another way that fans can show off their love of the shows we're honoring is by entering our famous themed CENTERPIECE CONTEST! This event takes place at our DISCO AND COCKTAIL PARTY (Saturday Evening) and is for Gold Members attending the event this weekend! Create the very best centerpiece that touches the hearts of our judges and the themes of the convention and you might just win a special $250 Gift Certificate! Just be "GOLD" and bring your entry to the party and that's all it takes to enter! CELEBRITY DROP-INS to the party will be announced in the days to come!
XENA MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST
Rules: one music video about XENA 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. . We do not announce winners until the event.
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. CONTEST SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT OUR OFFICES BY 40 DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPENING DAY OF THE CONVENTION.
SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO:
Creation XENA Music Video Contest 2014
217 S. Kenwood
Glendale, CA 91205
Make sure to be on our FREE XENA fan
EMAIL BULLETIN LIST to get the latest updates.
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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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 ADMISSION WEEKEND PACKAGE
HERE'S WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU GO GOLD, the absolute best way to attend the entire convention and get all the extras...
1) The very best reserved seat for daytime convention main auditorium events all three days. Here you will see all the guests, events, and attractions in a comfortable theatrical setting. You will get to pick your actual seat in the theatre during the ordering process.
2) Complimentary in-person autographs from attending celebrities Michael Hurst, Jennifer Ward-Lealand and more to be added. Purchased separately the value of these autographs is a large part of the cost of the entire package itself, so you know it is a hot deal!
3) Complimentary admission to the amazing Xena Celebrity Cabaret. Keep the same great seating for this CABARET PERFORMANCE featuring talented guest celebrities entertaining our audiences. Always a great highlight of the weekend's activities!
4) Complimentary admission to the exclusive to Gold Patrons Disco and Cocktail Party. This is a wild party that celebrities come by for and a marvelous time is had by all.
5) First to get autographs for all those signing in the theatre on a complimentary basis for Gold Patrons. For these signings we go row by row and you are in the front rows.
6) Wristbands for immediate entrance without waiting on line after initial registration.
7) Pre-Registration fun: You get your credentials prior to the convention opening and you'll also get first look at all the special Xena souvenirs.
8) Special collectible credential laminate for Gold Weekend Patrons.
9) And our favorite benefit, complimentary seating and breakfast at the famous Sunday Morning Exclusive to Gold Patrons Xena Celebrity Continental Breakfast and Charity Silent Auction. Join fellow fans and celebrities in a great morning and we'll be raising money for worthwhile charities with our silent auction! First guest is Hudson Leick.
$469
*Please note that if you have autographs as part of your ticket package benefits you will need to have something for the celebrities to sign. They will sign anything you bring from home and there is a wide assortment of photos and other collectibles on sale at the convention.
ADDITIONAL TICKET OPTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!. PLEASE BE ON OUR FREE EMAIL LIST SO YOU ARE ADVISED OF NEW TICKET OPTION LAUNCHES!
ADMISSION TICKET PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTO OPS and these must be purchased separately below or at the convention (if not sold out). Thanks!
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.
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!
** Please note that we can not accept "on cell phone" tickets for autograph and photo op sections so you must print them out at home and bring them to the convention on paper, not your phone. Thank you! We can accept "on cell phone" tickets for admission however.
RENEE O'CONNOR: $50 (Sunday) Limited Availability
MICHAEL HURST: $25 (Saturday)
JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND: $25 (Saturday)
HUDSON LEICK: $25 (Friday)
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.
** Please note that we can not accept "on cell phone" tickets for autograph and photo op sections so you must print them out at home and bring them to the convention on paper, not your phone. Thank you! We can accept "on cell phone" tickets for admission however.
RENEE O'CONNOR: $70 (Sunday) Limited Availability
MICHAEL HURST: $40 (Saturday)
JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND: $40 (Saturday)
HUDSON LEICK: $45 (Friday)
MICHAEL HURST and JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND AND YOU! $75 (Saturday)
Burbank Marriott Convention Center
2500 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, California 91505
Come to fabulous Southern California and enjoy all the legendary sites and sounds that have made LA "the place to be" for those who enjoy movies, television and all of show business. Our convention hotel is newly renovated and looking good! Click on through and make your visit to the convention into a full scale vacation! Escape the cold: LA is waiting for YOU!
Special Rate is available until: Monday, Jan 06th 2014
Xena Group Rate $134.00 per night for singles, doubles or twins
RESERVATION LINK:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/burap-los-angeles-marriott-burbank-airport/?toDate=2/10/14&groupCode=XWPXWPA&stop_mobi=yes&fromDate=2/6/14&app=resvlink
Reservation Number: (818) 843-6000
Code: XENA or XWP
DEALERS:
A schedule of events will be posted a we get closer to the event
All guests and scheduling is tentative and subject to change.
Creation assumes no responsibility for typographical errors or inaccurate information provided by convention venues. All dates, venues and guests are considered tentative and subject to change. Check back frequently for updates.
NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE. ABSOLUTELY NO AUDIO OR VIDEOTAPING ALLOWED AT ANY CONVENTION. Still photography is for personal use only - public dissemination and commercial use strictly prohibited.
By attending Creation events you agree to allow your image to be used on our website and in news documentaries or stories, either filmed by Creation Entertainment or other entities.
All ticket prices are subject to change, please order as early as possible.
In the unlikely event of a cancellation of the convention, or a date change, Creation Entertainment is not responsible for refunding airfare or any other costs other than the payments made directly to Creation Entertainment for ticketing. Also in the unlikely event, due to weather, transit issues or last minute illness or other reason given by celebrity, an advertised guest does not make their appearance at the convention, Creation Entertainment is not responsible for any refunds other than separate specific to the guest autograph tickets or photo op tickets. In the extremely rare chance that a guest does not finish his or her autographs or photo ops (which has only happened in a hand full of cases over 40 plus years, always due to something out of our control) Creation Entertainment will only be responsible for the refund of the separate autograph or photo op ticket.
Updated: June 18, 2013