Photo highlights from FARSCAPE CONVENTION 2008

The 2008 Official Farscape Convention was a smashing success with fans from around the world on hand to party and hang out with the stars. Ben Browder and Claudia Black co-headlined and a delightful time was had by all. Here are some pics from the convention... enjoy!

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It was AMAZING to welcome the sensational Claudia Black back to the Official Farscape Convention! She is always an exceptional guest and her very rare convention appearances are something to look forward to!	In all our years of Creation Entertainment, Ben Browder is certainly at the top of the list of stars that are so cool and great to work with. Ben makes a tradition out of the annual Farscape Conventions and he really appreciates his fans! Thanks Ben for putting on an amazing 90 minute live appearance for us on Sunday!
The stylish and talented Richard Manning was back with us and when he wasn't on stage he spent time with crowds of fans interested in meeting him.	The lovely VIRGINIA HEY is always a perfect convention guest as her warm personality is treasured by her fans. In our mind her creation of Zhaan was one of the genre's greatest!
Veteran performer Kent McCord entertained the full house with stories on Farscape and his other endeavors.	What a treat to have Raelee Hill join the fun again! She was a delightful guest that really added to the festivities and we hope to have her back with us again soon.
Francesca Buller made the scene on Sunday. Her portrayal of so many various characters on the series made her very popular in fan circles!	The lovely Gigi Edgley is always a crowd pleaser and this convention was no exception!
Anthony Simcoe jetted in from Australia to be at the convention and his storytelling had the crowds in stitches.	David Franklin really let loose at our annual Farscape Celebrity Cabaret!

Here's some selected comments from 2008 convention attendees.

Thanks to all who wrote us with their feedback.

This was my first convention and I loved it. I feel as if I have been welcome into a new family. Everyone was so great both fans,all of you guys at Creation and the cast of Farscape. I loved the caberet and would love to have David and Gigi back next year, they were great. I already have my gold pass for next year and I am bringing a friendwith me. She needs toexperience it as well.

I would love to have Virginia back next year and have her do another meditation workshop. Of course I can't wait to see Ben next year and I would love to see Fran as well, she wasreally fun. I loved the brunch. Claudia was awesome too, I would love to see her next year.

I can't wait to see what you guys come up with for next years activities. I was one of the nine who got up and say Bohemian Rapsodyand that was a lot of fun. Is that going to be on the convention video for this year? I would love to have a copy of that andBen's stage performance. My sides weresplitting and I couldn't breathe. Can't wait to see you all next year.

- D.B.

I just wanted to thank you and everyone involved in the organizing of this year's con. It was an absolutely fantastic weekend - the best one I have been to so far and well worth the flight from England. I feel very honoured to meet Raelee Hill again - she is always a delight. Thank you!!!

- E.F.

While it's all fresh in my mind, (who am I kidding -- the whole weekend is a blur!) I wanted to write and tell you what a wonderful time I had at the Convention. Ben was wonderful and definitely "on his game." Claudia was fantastic, FRAN!, Anthony, Raelee (who was wonderful to come so far -- pregnant!), Kent, Virginia (loved the meditation workshop), Ricky Manning, and thank you SO much for getting Gigi again!! I had such a great time and can't wait until next year!!

This was a fantastic line-up and I want to commend you on a job WELL DONE, but I also want to write to you about David Franklin. Last year was my first convention, and as a newbie, I didn't know quite what to expect. I got all my autographs and a photo op with Ben, and I expected this year to be about the same. I opted for a photo with Kent as well because, try as I might, I have not been able to Scape my parents and at least they know who HE is. But the more I went back and read the comments from my fellow Scapers about David and what a riot he is at the photo ops and the con in general, I decided to go for one more op and bought a ticket for David while I was at the Con. I was a little nervous, but he was so welcoming he just put me instantly at ease. He pulled me into a big bear hug and the look on my face says it all! I'll have you know I went and bought a photo op for EVERYONE. (And they came out GREAT!)

David's smash-hit cabaret show was, to me, most definitely second only to Ben's performance as a highlight of the weekend. I've had a very, very difficult year and I haven't laughed that much in a very long time. If laughter is the best medicine, I wonder if I could submit my convention expenses to my insurance company for reimbursement? (Have to check that out.)

Now, don't get me wrong...I'm a Ben girl. What can I say? But quite literally, last year and this year I've had the shakes whenever he's around. There's been at least one person at our table each year that has had to be medicated before he arrived. LOL David, on the other hand, is just plain FUN to be around. At the dessert party, it was David who we most wanted to pull a gag on, and we were CRYING we were laughing so hard. We literally "turned the table" on him and it was hysterical. I really don't know how to better explain it: David is one of us. He's a brilliant actor and an integral part of Farscape, but he's become one of my favorite guests to see at the Convention. In reading other's reports from previous conventions, some of the best memories from my fellow scapers also involved David and his antics. (Run, David, Run comes to mind. :-) )

Just thought you would want to know. Thank you for getting them all there and I will see you in LA next November!

- M.H.

Wanted to thank you for a wonderful Farscape con. This was my 2nd year and it was amazing. It was fabulous to have Claudia Black, Raelee Hill, Virginia Hey and Francesca Buller - they were great onstage and so gracious to all the fans. And Anthony and David were a hoot as always. Ben was so funny onstage - I'm surprised I was able to stay on my chair I was laughing so hard - and thank goodness for image stabilization on my camera! (and I nearly died when I asked an innocent question and ended up with him giving me a grass skirt!) Please, please, please put together a con video for Ben's time on stage this year!

- L.H.

I attended the Farscape con at Burbank last weekend (my 3rd Farscape con), and oh my what a weekend!!  I just have to say a very big THANK YOU to Creation for having Claudia and Francesca this year!!!  Wow, even though seeing Ben is the highlight of my weekend, I really had the most fabulous time meeting those two ladies and seeing them onstage.  What a thrill!

I also really enjoyed the cocktail party with Claudia, and that Fran was at the breakfast on Sunday - more thrills getting to meet and talk to them up close!

So, THANK YOU for another truly fabulous weekend of fun and entertainment!!!  And I'm sure it goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway ;-)) that I would love to have a DVD of Ben's performance.  I hope you can put one out for sale again this year.

See ya next year!

- P. W.

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