Gather 'round ladies and gents, because I've got an announcement to make!
*clears throat*
PREMIERE “VAMP” CONVENTION TO
TAKE A BITE OUT OF VEGAS, TORONTO IN 2010
Stars of “Twilight,””True Blood,” “Vampire Diaries” and more to greet
thousands of fans of the vampire culture phenomenon next summer
LAS VEGAS, NV – December 2, 2009 – TwiCon, the premiere destination conference
celebrating the vampire culture phenomenon, will thrill fans of the genre in two cities next
summer.
On the heels of yet another blockbuster smash in the “Twilight” movie series, TwiCon will host
a pair of conferences in year two, visiting Toronto June 24-27, 2010, and then taking on Las
Vegas July 28-Aug. 1, 2010.
Fans attending the twin TwiCons – originally conceived to celebrate the “Twilight” series of
books and movies -- will find the offerings expanded to include other segments of the vamp pop
culture, including TV shows “True Blood” and “Vampire Diaries” and other popular book series
such as the “Black Dagger Brotherhood.” They’ll also be able to rub elbows in Las Vegas with
Daniel Cudmore, who plays Felix in the “Twilight” movie; and at both events with Sam
Trammell, who stars as Sam in HBO’s “True Blood.” The cast additions to the event were
announced today, with more boldface VIPs to be announced in the coming weeks.
“Few would argue that the Twilight saga is now a cultural phenomenon that has spawned
popularity in several other series, movies and franchises related to the culture,” says Becky
Scoggins, managing partner of the TwiCon event.
Last year, more than 3,000 fans descended on Dallas, TX, to celebrate the phenomenon, enjoying
visits from special guests from the “Twilight” movie including Jackson Rathbone, Billy Burke,
Kellan Lutz, Christian Serratos, Peter Facinelli and Alex Meraz; and dozens of fandom
celebrities including The Hillywood Show, The Mitch Hansen Band and 100 Monkeys. The
event captured worldwide media acclaim with representatives from MTV, Reelz Channel and
Seventeen Magazine chronicling the event.
Programming in 2010 – to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and at the Planet
Hollywood Resort and Casino – will include mixers based on True Blood’s Fangtasia night club,
Twilight’s Monte Carlo prom theme, cast Q&As from True Blood, Twilight and Vampire
Diaries, with appearances by vampire romance’s most popular authors.
Breakout sessions, concerts by fandom favorites and more round out the convention to make it
North America’s most inclusive convention to date.
“I’m excited to expand our offerings to encompass a broader audience,” said Scoggins. “Our
attendees will meet thousands of other fans who enjoy the same entertainment, and the
opportunities to see the cast, attend concerts and hang out at so many parties is a vacation no
vampire lover would want to miss.”
Registration for both conferences is now open through www.TwiCon.org, with special early bird
rates and incentives for those who register by Dec. 15, 2009. This year, due to fan requests, an
all-inclusive “Platinum Package” has been added which includes all add-on activities and special
VIP perks. A hotel room block at Planet Hollywood and at The Strathcona Hotel, the official
hotel of the Canadian TwiCon event, has been reserved for fans.
Tickets begin at just $179 and are available at www.TwiCon.org. Tickets have been selling
briskly and organizers expect all 3,000 tickets for Las Vegas and 1,800 for Toronto to be
snapped up quickly, Scoggins said.
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twilight_crafts , we would like to officially announce our affiliation with TwiCon 2010: Las Vegas and Toronto!! As you should have read in the above Press Release, TwiCon is a convention FOR the fans, BY the fans! Earlier this year, TwiCon brought in 3000+ people to Dallas, TX for it's premiere fan convention. In 2010, they are hitting up Las Vegas AND Toronto, and with double the amp in their vamps!
Now, we would love to see more crafters make an appearance at either of these two events! Your lovely co-mod, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
hp5freak , and I will both be attending the Las Vegas event next year! We would love to see you there as well!
Poll #1493733 TwiCon 2010: Las Vegas & Toronto
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Will you be going to either of these conventions, or are you interested in doing so?
If you (would) go, which venue would you register for?
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1 (16.7%)
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