The Bearded Trio

  This coming weekend was to have been Wizard World in Chicago. A pop-culture con that has appearances from celebrities in the film, television, and comic book world. This year I was going just to meet Emily Swallow, who portrays the Armorer in “The Mandalorian”. But COVID-19 pushed that convention back until June of 2021. Who knows if any of the attending guest list they already had will be able to make the new dates?      Of course, next weekend was when Star Wars Celebration 2020 was to have taken place. I know my wallet and bank account are quite pleased with my being able to stay home during this time, and thinking about it myself, I’m glad I’m not having to risk my health to attend said events. I heard someone say that conventions won’t be returning to normal until 2022! So, IF cons are to take place next year, and IF a cure or vaccine for COVID isn’t available yet, what does everyone think cons would/should look like?      My own opini...

There have been some big comic cons this year, Star Wars Celebration, London Film & Comic Con and of course the big one, the San Diego Comic Con.  But there are still plenty to look forward to this year including Destination Star Trek in Birmingham , UK and MCM London Comic Con .  The crowds will be huge but the guest line up will be too.  If you're thinking of attending one of these events here are my top five handy tips to get the most out of these events: 5 - Get There Early Get to a comic con as early as possible.  Especially if you have an early photoshoot.  Most of the time the doors open at 9am and photoshoots can start as early as 9:15.  Turning up ten minutes before is a sure way of you missing that first appointment with your favourite guest.   Get there at least two hours before to guarantee an early entry.  If you do turn up late and have a photoshoot ask a member of staff if you can be fast tracked through. 4 - Do Your ...

Thanks to ComingSoon.net we get our first tasty glimpse of the T-Rex for Jurassic World.  Looking slightly more colourful than his Jurassic Park counterparts the dinosaur still looks rather grumpy.  Unfortunately many were expecting a teaser trailer for Colin Trevorrow's upcoming release but it was a no show. See over 300 photos from San Diego Comic Con at http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=120901#/slide/22 Rob THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON STEVEN SPIELBERG CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON GEORGE LUCAS CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON JOHN WILLIAMS