You gotta love these two!!! ❤ ❤ During Billy Boyd’s panel at Salt Lake City Comic Con he called Dominic Monaghan (as he has been doing at a couple of other previous conventions such as Hobbitcon earlier this year) and it is as usual full of laughs and feels…
Thanks to all those who attended and shared it on social media for the rest of us to enjoy!
This will be on the official HobbitCon 2016 DVD but here’s a little sneak preview of Billy Boyd’s panel in which he called Dominic Monaghan!! Be prepared for feels overload!
I can’t wait for the official DVD to come out, must have the precious!
Dominic Monaghan appeared at London Film and Comic Con 2016, where he took photos with fans, signed autographs and participated in 2 Talk sessions.
We were there, as well as Carmen who is part of the Dominians community. Here’s her report for those that missed out on the event!
From 29 to 31 July 2016, another edition of the legendary London Film And Comic Con was held in London, where we have the opportunity to meet original cosplayers, autograph hunters, lovers of movies and of cult series, mythomaniacs and simply curious people wanting to have fun in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where everyone could find their place.
For me, the best part of large conventions like this is precisely the possibility to greet in person and take a photo with big screen stars as Famke Janssen (Jean Grey in X-Men and James Bond girl), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye in the Avengers) or Sylvester McCoy (Radagast in the Hobbit), and to be in the presence of cult film legends that have marked an era, as Rutger Hauer (famous for the legendary Blade Runner, Dolf Lundgren, action hero in films like Universal Soldier) or Kenny Baker (the actor who gave life to R2D2 in the Star Wars saga, RIP).
And there we also encountered Dominic Monaghan (LOTR trilogy, the Lost series, and many more roles we love) who doesn’t go to so many conventions. He was obviously one of the most popular stars. Hundreds of fans wanted to approach him, get his autograph or take a picture with him. Many people brought with them huge posters, games and DVDs. Some LOTR related that were already signed by the other main cast, and needed his autograph to be complete. Therefore, the buzz around his table was amazing at any time of day. The excitement generated grew at times.
The first thing we did on Saturday after arriving at the Olympia, headquarters of the convention, and after conquering the long line perfectly managed by Showmasters volunteers with British precision, was to obtain a number for the virtual queue for our meeting with Dominic. To give you an idea, we received a number in the 300s, and were there at 10 in the morning.
Of course, we were hovering around the place where our favorite actor was signing, to see if he was really there, but we struggled to get a photo through lots of people who stood between us and him.
And indeed, he was there, behind his desk dominated by a huge poster with Charlie’s photo, as he signed his fans’ valuable items, or the pretty photos provided by the organization, half hidden by a large box. And you may ask: What I was in that box? Maybe you guessed it! Lots of #BeCurious stickers of all sizes, that he offered to everyone that passed. A great detail for the fans! Dominic really knows how to treat them. Amazing, isn’t it? These kind of things make our love for him grow and shoot to the moon. After spending some time watching one after another fan getting their autograph, with our Virtual Queue ticket treasured, we took the opportunity to stroll around the grounds, and learn first-hand all that the con had to offer.
We wasted no time since the area was beginning to crowd. So we searched our favorite actors, and started queueing to meet them. We were lucky, because with not much time in between, we got the autographs of Harold Perrineau and Michael Emersson, two of the main actors and co-stars alongside Dominic’s fascinating series Lost. Both were super friendly with us, and we could talk a bit with them. First mission accomplished!
During the rest of Saturday, we had a great time stopping the best cosplayers to take photos with them, visiting the exhibition of the original costumes from the movie Suicide Squad, walking through autographs queues to see all the cinema and wrestling stars in the flesh, and ultimately, knowing first-hand the coolest ambience of a great convention, returning occasionally to see if our number was called to get in line for Dom’s autograph. However, there were too many people with a number before us, so we had to return to the hostel without being able to meet him that day. It was an intense day but we thoroughly enjoyed it. We would have another chance to meet Dom the next day.
Sunday began even earlier than usual. Anxiety for not having arrived in time to get the autograph of Dominic the day before meant we were willing to go to the convention site without going through the breakfast table to get our Virtual Queue ticket earlier: It was the last day of the convention, and I could not leave without my autograph (no way!). Therefore, we arrived very early, and immediately went to the table to grab a VQ ticket for Dominic’s autograph. This time, we were fast as lightning, and we got a number around 100.
And now, we were in the area of signatures sooner rather than later! Soon our number was called to queue, and we went through to a table where we could choose one of the beautiful pictures of Dominic’s characters: there were some LOTR as Merry, other from Lost, among the ruins of the plane crashed on the beach in his role as Charlie, some of Simon Campos in Flash Forward, and one of X-Men, where he played the mutant Bolt. But I saw none of his show Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan, where as you know, he meets the more fascinating animals on earth on their travels. But I came prepared.
As a biologist and animal lover, I wanted to get signed a photograph that had to do with his show, which I brought well protected in a folder, because for me, it is very valuable what he does with this show, and I admire him for it.
Arriving at his side, I was so excited I could barely utter a word. I didn´t even know how to begin. But I had some courage to ask him to sign my picture, where he poses with a yellow python snake, so beautiful that I could not resist. And without hesitation, he signed it. The truth is that we had little time to talk, but at least I could tell him that I liked his show. For me it was a very special moment, like a dream. And he was so close and friendly that we went away very happy with our #BeCurious stickers in hand.
The adventure had come to an end, and our mission was over, but the good memories will always remain. From here, I would like to thank Dominic for being there with all of us, and being friendly and nice to everyone, despite the stress that I suppose comes with attending such a convention. I send you a hug, Dom. Do not ever change.
Exciting news because Dominic doesn’t do many conventions! He’s just been announced as a guest at Showmaster’s London Film & Comic Con this summer. He’ll be attending both Saturday and Sunday 29-31 July 2016.
You can buy tickets for the event already as well as photo op tickets with Dom! CLICK HERE to buy.
Autograph: £30
Photo Shoot: £30
I’ll be attending… will I see you there?
PS: Ron Perlman will also be there so that’s a mini-I Sell the Dead reunion!
BY CASSANDRA SZKLARSKI, THE CANADIAN PRESS ON FEBRUARY 20, 2014.
TORONTO – Former “Lost” star Dominic Monaghan says he won’t be part of an upcoming reunion marking the show’s 10th anniversary.
Day 2 Supanova Adelaide… and Dom found some cat ears (give to him by fan Kirrily Gibbons) ! Last day of the convention, I hope you all had a good time down under. He did a Q&A today:
Photos are not mine, click on them to go to the original post.. and here are some more from Dom’s panel: http://www.flickr.com/photos/105546139@N03/sets/72157637757994494/ thanks to Jonno Hardy!
And I finally found a video!
And here are some more fan photos
Dom mentioned on his twitter that he wouldn’t be doing another convention in a few years, so lucky visitors of Supanova Adelaide got a special treat this weekend!
(all photos not mine, click on them to go to the original post!)
Here are some of the fan photos, they’re all fantastic!
More fan photos!! More Autographs! And a panel today. That’s the end of Supanova Brisbane! I hope you all enjoyed, especially Dom, so he’ll do more conventions 😉
Panel photos (if anyone has a video or remembers what was said let me know!)
(all photos not mine, click on them to go to the original post!)
Jessica talks a little bit about day 2 at Supanova and Dom’s panel HERE.
A video of him meeting fans and signing:
And here are more photos of the second day:
Dominic has been a very popular guest at Supanova so far, there were long queues for him, but if you didn’t get to see him today, don’t give up! He’s there for 1 more day! 🙂 Send me your photo’s and reports! (all photos not mine, click on them to go to the original post!)
Here are some photo’s from today and also check Jessica’s report here, her photo with Dom is awesome! There’s also some great photo’s from Dom’s panel on Saturday HERE.
Dom has now landed in Australia, where he will do an episode or two of Wild Things on some of the amazing wildlife down under. He even got a new hair cut to “blend in with the cool Aussies”.
In memory of Steve Irwin, one of the inspirations for the show, he will examine the ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef, including the animal that killed Irwin – the stingray. “His death was something that profoundly shook me,” Dom explains in an interview, “I think that’s something that Steve Irwin wanted to express with crocodiles, that they’re not monsters and they are important because they’re here. I’m trying to continue on with that message to a certain extent.” It was Steve’s sudden death in 2006 that prompted him to think about his own adventure series. “I want to obviously tell the story of his death, but I also want to talk about how it was a freak occurrence, and stingrays are not dangerous animals generally.”
And what else does he hope to get up close to while in Australia? “Dropbears, hopefully,” he joked, then listed the inland taipan, king brown snake and the redback and funnel web spiders as targets. “I think we’re going to be spoiled for choice in Oz, to be honest.”
He will also attend 2 Supanova conventions, in Brisbane and Adelaide, meeting his Australian fans, which will possibly be included in the Wild Things series (season 2).
The Supanova Pop Culture Expo takes place at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane from November 8 – 10. If you can’t afford a ticket, today is the last day to enter in a competition run by the Brisbaine times to win a pass or even a VIP experience! Click here to participate. The Adelaide event takes place at the Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre (Adelaide Showgrounds) from November 15 – 17. It’s not too late to get your ticket! Click here to buy your weekend or day entry pass, and the photo op and autograph fee breakdown can be found here. And here is Dom’s schedule (Full convention schedule and info here):
If you meet Dominic at one of these conventions, or in the wild, give him a hug ❤ and please do send me your reports/photos! I’ll post them on this blog and of course give you credit!
Source
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/lord-of-the-rings-star-goes-wild-20131105-2wzjs.html
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