LFF June 2018 / LFCC 2018 / DST 2018

Doctor Who No.4

“Would you like a jelly baby?” - London Film Fair June 2018 Sat 30th Jun

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Who is the most famous classic ‘Doctor Who’?

Tom Baker of course.

Tom was the Doctor for seven years, the most famous and longest incarnation of the Doctor. I think apart from Sarah-Jane Smith, ‘Leela’ played by Louise Jameson, is one of the Doctor’s well known companions.

When I found out that Tom Baker and Louise Jameson were going to be at the Film Fair, I had to go.

I have to admit, despite the multiple sclerosis and the issues that come with it, I feel more energetic. The only way I can explain it, is I must have a rush of adrenaline; when I wake up, getting onto my transport, entering the venue and finally meeting my heroes.

After the event, it can take me days to recover from the excitement. But, it’s always worth it.

For more information visit London Film Fair.

Tom Baker

Louise Jameson

Stand By For Action!

Disability Doesn’t Stop You Going To A Live Show - Stand By For Action! Sat 16th Apr

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Having a disability shouldn’t stop you from enjoying an activity. I have never been to a live orchestra, so this was going to be an experience. At Birmingham Symphony Hall, I decided to get a seat in the stalls with my carer, as I am an ambulatory wheelchair user. But, if you’re not, there are spaces for wheelchair users, so you can listen to the music you love; whether it is a band or classical.

If you need to have a carer with you venues allow them to attend either free of charge, or reduced costs, check details when you book your ticket. There isn’t anything that should dissuade you; you can even get refreshments during intervals ordered beforehand and brought to you in the break.

So, go enjoy yourself and remember you have every right to enjoy a show as the next person.

Orchestra provided by Carrot Productions

Doctor Who, Aliens, The Walking Dead and The X-Files - London Film & Comic Con 2018 Sat 28th Jul

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This is my third time to LFCC, and as before I was excited to go.

‘Aliens’ being one of my favourite movies, I had the opportunity to meet Lance Hennriksen, ‘Bishop’, and Christopher Eccleston, of ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘The X-Files’, David Duchovny were there. And being a fan of ‘Doctor Who’, and ‘The X-Files’, I just couldn’t resist. ‘The Walking Dead’, is very popular, so there was no surprise people were Cosplaying as characters from the show.

What is Cosplay? Well, Cosplay, is where fans dress up as characters from their favourite shows and games.

The London Con was very busy and I was glad I was using my powered wheelchair. I was grateful to have registered for an ‘Extra Help’, wristband. It meant I could make my way to the front of queues, for autographs and photo shoots.

By the end of the day, I was glad to get home, even though I had an enjoyable time at the Con.

For more information visit London Film and Comic Con.

‘The Rocketeer’ - Cosplayer

‘Aliens’ Powerloader - Cosplayer

Lance Henriksen

Negan & Rick Grimes ‘The Walking Dead’ - Cosplayers

Looks Like Lucille’s Got Her Man

Johnathan E. ‘Rollerball’ - Cosplayer

‘Alien/Aliens’ - Cosplayers

The Bat-Mobile - ‘The Dark Knight’

David Duchovny

‘The Prisoner’ - Cosplayers

Catwoman ‘Bat-Man’ - Cosplayer

Christopher Eccleston

The New No. 2 - ‘The Prisoner’

Lance Henriksen

LFCC 2022 / LCC Winter 2022

Handmaid ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ - Cosplayer

Hot But Cool - London Film & Comic Con 2022 Sat 9th July

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It sure was a hot one this year, and that was just the temperature. In the middle of a heatwave it was going to be tough being in Cosplay for many. So it was no surprise that this year not many were in large Cosplay outfits. To make it comfortable for all, especially those in Cosplay, the venue ramped up the AC.

I managed to queue up early, and was queuing up indoors and found ourselves on the first floor of Olympia Hall. So we overlooked the ground floor where the traders were.

Watch Your Latinum, The Ferengi Are Here - Destination Star Trek 2018 Sat 20th Oct

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My last Con of 2018 at NEC Birmingham.

This was going to be the first time the Ferengi family of ‘Star Trek : Deep Space Nine’, were going to be together in costume. So I decided to cosplay for the photo shoot, so I dressed up in a Gold Command shirt from ‘Star Trek : TOS’.

Fred Haise, Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot, was someone not to miss. As we all know, the disaster on Apollo 13, meant they missed their Moon landing. What I wanted to know was,

”How much poetic license was there in the film?”

Fred said, “There was a lot of poetic license.”

”Most of it was in the dialogue, the actual dialogue would have been boring as it was rather technical; so wouldn’t have made good viewing.”

For more information visit Destination Star Trek.

Nog(Aron Eisenberg), Quark(Armin Shimerman) & Rom(Max Grodénchik) - ‘Star Trek:DS9’

Fred Haise - Apollo XIII

Fred Haise

LFCC 2015 / SFCC 2015

Ripley and Newt - ‘Aliens’

My first Comic Con experience - London Film & Comic Con 2015 Sat 18th July

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I was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis two years ago; I was wondering how I was going to keep myself mentally and physically stimulated.

As a fan of sci-fi/fantasy, I was always fascinated in attending a Comic Con, but work always got in the way. Now work couldn’t get in the way, being chronically ill, can be depressing. But, I didn’t want to live a life of negativity, especially when I felt there was still much to do and enjoy.

Now the ‘Alien’ franchise, is one of my favourites. ‘Alien’, and ‘Aliens’, being the best of the series, which is undeniable. The opportunity to meet Sigourney Weaver, ‘Ripley’, could not be missed. When was I ever going to get this chance. The bonus was that Carrie Henn, ‘Newt’, and Colette Hiller, ‘Corporal Ferro’, were there too. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get photo with Carrie.

There was also another alien there, Alice Krige, ‘The Borg Queen’, of ‘Star Trek : First Contact’, and ‘Star Trek : Voyager’.

Now, this is quite a trip, especially for someone with a chronic illness. I didn’t know what to expect. So this was going to be a learning process. I stayed at a hotel close by, so I would be relaxed on the day of the Con. As it was a Saturday, I knew it was going to be busy. But, I wanted to feel and know how it was going to be.

I wasn’t aware that I could have had an ‘Extra Help’ wristband, that would have expedited me to the front of the queues for autographs and the photo shoot. So it is essential to check the details concerning accessibility, before attending such an event. But saying that, when the Event Crew saw me queuing, they moved me to make things easier.

Having a disability should not stop anyone enjoying going to a Comic Con. With planning and careful organisation, your trip, whether you are a wheelchair user or not, can be an incredible experience. Comic Con is a hectic affair, with people rushing around; getting autographs, going to photo shoots and Q&A sessions, it is easy to be overwhelmed by it all. Make sure you keep hydrated, by keeping a bottle of water with you.

All in all, I will do it again, my fatigue was held at bay by the excitement of the event. But, I admit it whacked me out for a few days after; then again that is the price paid of Multiple Sclerosis in enjoying my life.

I am also aware that MS is unique to people suffering from it. So, only you can say, whether you can cope with or not, being at an event like this. If you are not able to go, then I have created this site for both you and I to enjoy.

For more information visit London Film and Comic Con.