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Posted by Daniella T on 02-09-2017 at 23:19:

Cyprus Comic Con

Reposting from Crescent Coral (I couldn't log in to Gatchamania earlier):

Believe it or not, we had a Comic Con in Cyprus today! The headline attractions were from GoT, Hafpur Julius Bjornsson (The Mountain) and Milto Yerolemou (Syrio Forel, who also gave water dancing lessons!)

There was also Gerald Home from Return of the Jedi -- he played Tessek in Jabba's Palace and a Mon Calamari officer next to Ackbar. His Q and A was brilliant, about what it's like to act under a mask plus a lot of "behind the scenes" details about Star Wars. He only had nice things to say about Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and, especially, Harrison Ford -- he's a big fan of Ford's. His presentation was also a good reminder that a movie's success is also due to all the actors, not just the stars. The Brits among you may also know him as the original Mr. Muscle!

Bjornsson's Q and A was very entertaining-- he's enormous, but also very funny. Of course, we tried to get some clues for Season 8 Wink

NoGatch or BoTP, I'm thinking of going in a BoTP costume next year,to rekindle interest!

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Posted by KT1972 on 03-09-2017 at 01:03:

Sounds like you had an awesome time there, DT!

I usually attend our local comic-cons when the stars of either Red Dwarf or Doctor Who are attending, and always find them to be polite and entertaining. Once when Danny John Jules and Robert Llewellyn were there, they did an impromptu sketch as the Cat and Kryten, it was hilarious!

Sadly, little to no Gatch or BotP stuff there. many stallholders, when I ask, say they've never heard of it! others will say "They left it at the shop" or wherever. Frown It doesn't stop me looking though.

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Posted by ChrisW on 03-09-2017 at 02:44:

How exciting. Smile Glad you enjoyed it!

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