PMC 2012 Guest Updates!

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Fulfilling Scott's promise, our first round of convention guest announcements squeaks by just before the January cut-off in all North American timezones (besides Newfoundland)! :-D

PMC is proud to announce returning guests PAUL SCHRIER, WALTER JONES, KARAN ASHLEY, STEVE CARDENAS and CATHERINE SUTHERLAND! Further notices will be shortly forthcoming.

[RangerFan52]

Hope Paul dosen't get any heat on Samurai, hope JDF confirms soon.

[O.92]

Good to see the updates coming. Any idea when can we expect the next batch? [/impatient]

And no RPM cast members yet?... =(

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Sooner than later, but later then now.

[rangergirl001]

it seems like forever waiting on the guest list ...... but happy finally some news .

[Fury Diamond]

Chris, I sent a few RPM/Samurai cast members your way.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Should I clear out my board inbox?

[Kimberly's Pimp]

How many cast members are invited?

[Fury Diamond]

Should I clear out my board inbox?

Nah, I informed them to hit up the PMC website and contact you guys directly. If there is a better form of contact, definitely let me know.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Oh good, I don't have to kick them to Scott if they're contacting Scott directly. Thank you!

[Fury Diamond]

Cool, I hope Scott got their email. If not, I'll ping the cast members again. A few of them are really excited on hitting up the event.

[O.92]

Hey, I was talking to someone who speaks with Royce Herron, and she said she had a great time at the last convention. She also mentioned, however, that she was not invited to this year's PMC. Any reason for that? It was great to meet her last time and it'd be great if she was there this time around too. It sounds like she has a real interest in coming back too.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

I would like to stress that just because a former guest hasn't been contacted YET doesn't mean they aren't going to be, or weren't about to be, contacted. You know how scuttlebutt is, but no one is ever off the table, and PMC makes it a point to contact every single person we have up to date information on.

For the record, Royce was an absolute delight, and she is one of the people I was most proud to have attend last time. That said, Jesse and I didn't actually contact her until around May of 2010.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is pleased to announce our updated guest list for 2012, featuring returning guests ROYCE HERRON, NEIL KAPLAN, JASON NARVY, BLAKE FOSTER, NAKIA BURRISE, Guest of Honor JASON DAVID FRANK, and first-time attendee, legendary PLEX designer and Guest of Honor TSUYOSHI NONAKA!

[O.92]

I was just about to post that too.

A couple questions about it though. First off, what's a Guest of Honor? What distinguishes apart from the normal guests? And the second question, and I apologize if it's rude, but who is Nonaka? I'm not familiar with his name. Does he have any ties with PR?

[DarkBlaze]

Famous designer for Super Sentai, anime, Power Rangers, etc etc.

http://pacificmediaexpo.info/2011/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=444&Itemid=1

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Guest of Honor is just a title of recognition to attendees of particular importance. The difference between a GUEST STAR and SPECIAL GUEST STAR.

[Khandri]

Considering that Jason Frank has been to a handful of conventions now, including the previous PMC, I...do kind of question his "guest of honor" status. There's nothing particularly "special" about this particular appearance in comparison to other convention appearances, and it comes off as unfair the other Ranger actors who'll be there. It's playing too hard to the whole "Tommy is God" subset of fans. Yes, my dislike of Tommy is showing here, but really...what makes him so much better than all the other cast members beyond being the most popular?

I also have a separate and somewhat minor complaint about him regarding the last PMC as well, but that's not a discussion I want to get into here.

For the Japanese guest, though, the "guest of honor" distinction makes more sense. This is the sort of person who you don't get to talk to a lot, and is someone who has done some pretty neat behind-the-scenes stuff for PR and sentai alike. That sounds like a panel I'd be interested in attending.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

He is the single most recognizable face of the show in the eyes of most of the world. He counts. I'd like to remind people JUDD LYNN was listed as a Guest of Honor last time too, and his equity is much more relevant to the fandom alone.

[Hears All]

Are people really complaining about Jason David Frank being a guest of honor?

You're getting a convention run by fans who care. Stop finding things to b*tch and moan about. I swear the Power Rangers fandom has got to be the most ungrateful on the internet...

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Fans wouldn't be passionate enough to support a convention if they weren't the sort to complain often. I don't have as big an issue with that as some might. Though applying Khandri's logic... Johnny Yong Bosch was the sole Guest of Honor at PMC 2007. Johnny does anime conventions all the time, and certainly had been to hundreds by '07. Was it wrong of Maureen to make him that? Of course not. He was a draw for a particularly rabid sect of fan. He met the original criteria of what a Guest of Honor should be, and that is one we have followed ever since. It doesn't diminish the other guests, it just elevates what a particular draw these people are.

[Fury Diamond]

The "Guest of Honor" makes total sense. The chosen ones fit the criteria and represent the show in the best manner. JDF could've been considered the #2 Guest of Honor at the previous PMC. I remember how epic his Panel was. Good thing that I got there early to get awesome seats. :)

[O.92]

JDF might as well be the 'God of Honor'. The lines for his autograph are beyond insane, and his panel room is beyond packed. You could spend nearly an entire day standing in line just waiting for JDF's autograph. Good thing I got one at the last convention. I think I'll pass this time around.

I must've missed Jason Narvy on the guest update yesterday, but glad to see him returning. As I've said before, him and Paulie are not to be missed.

[Fury Diamond]

I know what you mean. I missed the Pretty Panel waiting in line. Oh wait...you were in line too. :) The Bulk and Skull Panel was another awesome panel. Let's throw in Felix Ryan for an hour of comedy.

[O.92]

It would be cool to see Felix Ryan join the two of them. I'm not sure if he'll have the same chemistry that Paulie and Jason have with one another, but I'd still like to see Felix with them should he attend.

[NightMere10]

I'd love to see a panel with Bulk and Skull and Spike to see how they'd all react to each other. So, say ASJ could attend, I wonder if he'd be a "Guest of Honor" as well. I understand completely why JDF is one. *Sigh* Seeing the guest list build up makes me wish I was going. Hope you all have a good time, though.

[O.92]

New guest updates. Very excited to see Jack Guzman (Danny from WF) going. I always like the "fresh faces" to PMC.

There are also a few others who people might not know, but I looked them up.

Marshal Hilton - played a role on Beetleborgs
Cristopher Cho - voice of Dark Specter from In Space
Matt Mullins - played a role on Kamen Rider

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Just to make this nice and official-sounding...

Power Morphicon is pleased to announce returning guests AUDREY MARCHIONNO, SCOTT PAGE-PAGTER, MATT MULLINS, JASON FAUNT, MARSHAL HILTON, and TONY OLIVER as well as first-time attendees CHRISTOPHER CHO and JACK GUZMAN!

(he was Dark Specter AND Nukus, dude! DOUBLE main villainy!)

[rangergirl001]

I cannot wait to meet jason faunt and hopefully the rest of the time force cast will be there . The guests just gets better and better . Each and every single time you announce them . I cannot wait for whose next !

[NightMere10]

I wish I was going. I really want to meet Steve Cardenas, Paul Schrier, and Jason Faunt. After listening to the NPS interview, I hope Erin Cahill can go to. She seems like the most down to earth person I could ever meet. With the guest list building, it makes me wish more and more that I could go

[Stryks]

Ah hell yeah, Jason Faunt? one of my all time favorites!
Really need to go to this

[Fury Diamond]

Cast Update

Daniel Southworth
Robert Axelrod
Herbie Baez
Jessica Rey
Candace Kita
Sabrina Lu
Aaron Pruner

[O.92]

For those who don't know, Sabrina Lu was Scorpina, Aaron Pruner did work on VR Troopers, Herbie Baez was Roland on Beetleborgs, and Candace Kita did work on Masked Rider.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Aw man, I keep doing this later than people already comment! You guys are quick.

Power Morphicon is pleased to announce returning guests DAN SOUTHWORTH, CANDACE KITA, AARON PRUNER, JESSICA REY, HERBIE BAEZ, and ROBERT AXELROD as well as first-time attendee SABRINA LU!

[NightMere10]

I've heard that Jessica Rey is a real, down to earth, sweet heart in real life. Has anyone met her? Is this true? I've seen her do an interview for No Pink Spandex on youtube, and she didn't seem to have a single bad thing to say about anything.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

She's a sweetheart.

[Fury Diamond]

I agree...Jes is a sweetheart! She's visited RangerCrew several times to chat with her fans.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Power Morphicon is pleased to announce returning guest BARBARA GOODSON, as well as first-time attendees ALAN PALMER, DAVID WINNING, RICK CORTES, and TIM, TED, and TOMMY DiFILIPPO!

[Hears All]

Candace Kita is ridiculously hot, seriously, there is no reason one woman should be that good looking

Glad to hear Jack Guzman is coming, I always enjoy hearing/seeing from "first time" actors

[O.92]

^Hears All, are you going?

[Hears All]

^

Yeah, I didn't go to the first two so i'm excited, what about you?

And has PMC ever considered having a moderator for the panels? Kevin Smith (just an example) often moderates the BSG panels and it helps reduce the dumb questions (we all know they exist lol), and the panels are more balanced because each actor gets some questions to answer. I'm not suggesting get Kevin Smith (although that would be awesome), but whoever the PMC staff feels would be good for the job

[Cmdr Crayfish]

We've always had moderators to filter out inappropriate questions (except when people tell us they're going to say one thing and then say something else). Jesse, Peter, Grace and I did it last time. This year it looks like our main moderators will be myself, Peter, Grace, and Jake.

[Hears All]

^^ I mean moderators who are up on stage during the panel with mics and do things like get questions from the crowd, ask the panel some question (to keep the balance) and in general keep the peace (because i've seen some panels get out of control because fans sometimes get..."excited"). This is just something that crossed my mind, and thought to ask, I don't mean to sound like a jerk or anything

[Cmdr Crayfish]

But that's what we do. We're just at the side of the auditorium with the line of questioners and a microphone. I'm not sure what you think the distinction is other than not being on the stage.

[Hears All]

But that's what we do. We're just at the side of the auditorium with the line of questioners and a microphone. I'm not sure what you think the distinction is other than not being on the stage.

Well having moderators ask questions. I've seen many PMC panel videos where more popular actors (like JDF for example) gets asked 70% of the questions and the other people on the panel sit around. I would like to see a more even distribution of questions, maybe have the fans ask 3 questions and a moderator ask 1 (or something to that effect)

[NightMere10]

If there's any way you could stop people from taking 5 minutes to ask a question, or tell a story about insert episode here and then ask a question that only gets a yes or no answer, that'd be great.

Hopefully people come up with original questions this year. I don't know how many times I've seen people ask Johnny to tell the story about the "I'm a frog" line.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

If those are the questions fans want to ask and have answered, those are the questions they should be allowed to have answered. What kind of a jerk would I to be to shut some kid up and say "we got told this story ten years ago" at their first convention? If this is their first PMC, they deserve a chance to hear an explanation. They are a paying audience. They have a right to have their questions answered, and they should not be expected to do research just before a vacation. If there are NO questions being asked, it's the place of a moderator to keep the panel flowing. It is not the place of a moderator to silence audiences unless they ask a question that was already answered in the same panel.

[O.92]

^

Yeah, I didn't go to the first two so i'm excited, what about you?

Yeah, I'll be there. To defending my undefeated streak of Morphicon's attended (3-0 right now). I was just asking since I didn't know who else from this site was going.

[O.92]

Ron Wasserman posted on RangerBoard that he is returning as well. He only made a very brief appearance last time, but hopefully he'll be able to stay longer this time.

[Amazing Grace]

Ron's panel went down very well though. To be honest, I wasn't expecting that many people to go into it and there were some pretty good questions asked.

[O.92]

How about a mud fight between Ron Wasserman and Noam Kaniel (the guy who wrote Samurai's theme)? I'd go see that.

[Mr. Green]

New guests!

Ron Wasserman (PR song composer)
Michael Maize (voice and suit actor of Psycho Black)
Elisabeth Fies (MMPR stuntwoman/suit actress)
David Stenstrom (voice of King Mondo)
Jason Ybarra (Baboo suit actor)
Ron Rogge (Captain Mitchell)

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151629025305637&id=226350690636

[Cmdr Crayfish]

I was literally about to post this! :-(

Power Morphicon is proud to announce returning guests RON WASSERMAN and DAVID STENSTROM, as well as first-time attendees MICHAEL MAIZE, ELISABETH FIES, JASON YBARRA, and RON ROGGE!

[Fury Diamond]

Ron Rogge! Now that's an epic addition to PMC!

[AFPR-DragonRanger]

"Elisabeth Fries". Typo. :p

Now I'm wondering if she'll be as frank as that blog post.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Scott typoed, I knew it was a typo, and because my kid was crying I didn't check whether I'd done it too until thirty minutes later. :P

[Fury Diamond]

^ Been there, done that. Typos happen...take it from the dude that visits this board more frequently from the phone.

I'm really loving the new additions that you guys are bringing to PMC.

[HenshinRider]

Ron Rogge! Now that's an epic addition to PMC!

Indeed! :D

[zoloenel]

Sad to say it, but JDF just announced he won't be making it to PMC.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Unfortunately, due to a work commitment opening a new location of his school that weekend, Jason David Frank has had to cancel his appearance at PMC this year. We wish Jason all the best, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Power Morphicon this summer!

[O.92]

I got my fill of JDF last time, so I'm not too disappointed. Anyone who experienced that massive line just to get his autograph 2 years ago knows what I mean. I will not miss waiting in that line again.

Although I do feel bad for the people who were coming this time that really wanted to meet JDF. Better luck next time I guess.

[O.92]

Guest update. No JDF, but Eyeshine is returning. I would imagine this means they're having another concert. Also attending is Elisabeth Lund who played Heather in Big Bad Beetleborgs.

This is in no disrespect to the PMC team or the work they put in, and I understand that getting guests is not easy, but it still feels like we're waiting for that big "homerun" guest announcement. As someone who's been to both PMC's thus far, the list is mostly comprised of faces we've seen before, or new faces who played minor roles. I'm sure other people can relate to what I'm talking about, but it still feels like we're awaiting that "homerun", if it's even coming (which I hope it is). In other words, the guest list is OK right now, but I'm really hoping it gets a lot better in the remaining 3 months.

[Fury Diamond]

The guest list tends to skyrocket as we approach closer to the convention date. The same thing happened with the last two events. I'm pretty impressed with this year's list and looking forward to seeing the new additions.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce returning Guest of Honor JOHNNY YONG BOSCH and his hit band EYESHINE, along with first-time attendee ELISABETH LUND!

(yeah, I know you already announced it, but this is my thing and I like doing it, so...)

[rangergirl001]

I really wanted to meet JDF . but now that johnny bosch is going its really great too . just a few more months away til PMC . and i am happy to be going . Cannot wait for more Guests annoucements plus Gold events !!

[BurgundyRanger]

That's a bummer. Still anticipating an outstanding event. JYB -- and the band -- is always a good get.

[Khandri]

...And there's the announcement I've been waiting for the most! Great to hear that you got Johnny and the band back for this year after PMC2 turned out to be a no-go. Sure, I just saw them at Anime Central a couple weeks ago (and stood in line for about an hour and a half for autographs), but this is just as good because this is a much smaller convention and there's more time to chat. Here's hoping I'll still be able to go...

[comicgeek]

What about Tracy Lynn Cruz? Hoping she goes!

[purpleangel]

it would be so nice if Amy Jo johnson would just show up for even one of these.
i'd go out of my way to see her.

Thank you for the updates1 =)

[AltimaXRanger]

Sad to hear JDF can't make it but not too upset, now that JYB & Eyeshine are announced instead. LOL.

If Amy Jo Johnson were to ever show up to PMC3, I expect it to be unannounced & a surprise last minute visit like Deborah Estelle Phillips & Kevin Kleinberg and Daniel Southworth @ the first PMC unexpectedly.

Wait to see if Mike Ginn, Adelaide Kane, Anna Hutchinson, David DeLatour, and maybe both Tracy Lynn Cruz and Patricia Ja Lee or Roger Velasco even are officially announced if not busy & are in Cali/the U.S. too. That would boost me to go and purchase a Silver/Red membership if still available, in regards to a 'home run' guest list. Happy w/ Wasserman, Rogge, and the 'originals'/'usuals' though too already! Fingers crossed. lol

[O.92]

If Amy Jo Johnson was to ever show up at a PMC, or any public Power Rangers event for that matter, it surely should not be kept secret. An Amy Jo Johnson appearance would SKYROCKET ticket sales. In PMC's best interest to attract more fans and even make more money to put towards PMC, holding an AJJ appearance secret would be a wasted opportunity.

As for some of the RPM cast, I too am still awaiting the announcement of some RPM cast members. I will be VERY disappointed if none go, especially since Mike Ginn has publically said numerous times "I want to attend PMC!".

[AltimaXRanger]

Good point about AJJ but I don't expect her to want to and u can only ask an actor so much unless they voluntarily want to and can come to Cali that wknd.
And yup, everything else-exactly. So we will see in less than 3 months now!

[Cmdr Crayfish]

More than three months still.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce first-time attendee DEREK STEPHEN PRINCE!

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce first-time attendee GABRIELLE FITZPATRICK!

[Fury Diamond]

Another awesome addition!

[comicgeek]

I hope Tracy Lynn shows.

[Fury Diamond]

The list of confirmed guests can be found on Morphicon's Official Site
http://officialpowermorphicon.com/guests/guests-2012/

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce first-time attendee MIKE GINN!

[Fury Diamond]

Nice! I'm glad that the team got my request. :) Mike's a fun dude who loves interacting with his fans. A few of his fellow cast members currently reside in LA and may also be able to attend the event.

[dayofthedumpster]

Fury. You may be my hero.

[O.92]

Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! RPM representation in the house!

[Silver Phoenix]

I would like to go but I have no one to go with and it would be costly for airfare and hotel. I also have all of my PR stuff packed away so I wouldn't have anything to get signed. Woe is me.

[AltimaXRanger]

PMC is proud to announce first-time attendee MIKE GINN!

Yes! Awesome we got at least 1 RPM member in...now to hear or see 'proud to announce first-time attendees...' :
DAVID YOST
JASON CHAN
ANNA HUTCHINSON
DAVID LATOUR
ADELAIDE KANE
HECTOR DAVID JR
ERIKA FONG

someones along those lines added...and I would totally make sure to get there to PMC3 lol. That would make it for me, along with other surprises, cuz they would be enough too. :p =] Let's just hope Pasadena, CA won't be too crowded that wknd ;] :o?

[Charles RB]

Tempted. I am so tempted

[Mr. Green]

As per FD's interview with Saban Brands (http://blog.samuraicast.com/rangercrew-interview-with-saban-brands-about-power-rangers-megaforce/), the cast of Samurai will be there.

[Mr. Yellow]

I wonder if this is limited to the Rangers, or if Felix Ryan will be there as well.

[ballofomega]

Or if it includes the support cast such as Kimberley Crossman (Female Red Samurai), Rene Nauhufu (also of SPD), Rick Medina (also Wild Force), etc.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Courtesy of Saban Brands, PMC is proud to announce the cast of POWER RANGERS SAMURAI / POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI!

Further details and more mega-surprises still to come.

[Fury Diamond]

You guys are knocking this one out of the park. They spoke highly of Scott and are excited about the event. I learned a good amount about their surprises but I have a feeling that there's a lot more in stored for PMC attendees.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Scott is a superhero. I say with no small degree of pride that there is no other man, NO OTHER MAN ON THIS PLANET, who would do more for this convention and for this franchise than him. We've gotten better and better conventions than I could have ever thought possible because of him. Maureen set an astronomical bar five years ago for what attendees could expect, and he's met and BROKE that bell curve. I have said this before, but I literally would not do this for any other man than Scott.

[Fury Diamond]

Let's make that dude a SUPER FAN! Chris, can you introduce me to him at the next PMC? I can't remember but I think I saw him at the Premiere Screening, but wasn't sure if it was him.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

I would be happy to. You and O92 and the missus wanna help us do the prebagging prep on night zero?

[TimeKaiser]

I am pleased to announce that I not only will be attending, but shall be dressed at least one of the days as Eiji Hino from Kamen Rider OOO with the toy version of Ankh's hand following me.

[O.92]

Yeah, I met Scott last time. Very cool dude. I helped out with the prebagging a little bit last time, and I'll be there to do it again this time. Plus, it gives me a sneak peek at what toys will be sold in the Vendor's section. ;)

But really, I'm just so glad Saban is bringing some surprises to PMC. I've been preaching for months that it SHOULD happen, but in my heart, I didn't really think it would. I'm just so glad to be wrong. Honestly, I can't thank Scott or anyone else who made this possible enough. Morphicon is the perfect place for Saban to roll out the red carpet. The Samurai cast being there is whatever to me, but it'll be another case of the Overdrive cast: where they have to restrict their talking in order to watch for spoilers. But who cares, the more the merrier.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Wait... Were you the guy standing off to the side when I chased after Waldman? The one dude I couldn't identify?

[O.92]

Ummm...that doesn't ring a bell. Although I don't know who Waldman is to begin with.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Tyler, Rangercast. Bald, whiny voice, glasses.

I just realized that describes me too. LANKY. There we go.

[O.92]

Hmmm...I don't recall, so I'm going to say it wasn't me. But I suppose it could have been.

[BurgundyRanger]

^ I'm leaning toward your second thought as well.

'Major' on the individual side is :mmpink: or :mmblue: (yeah .... right) or more RPM'ers. Or maybe a bigwig from Saban Brands.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Yes, it could very much mean both of those things.

[O.92]

^Good point. It probably is option #2.

Amy Jo Johnson is certainly out of the question. The world will explode before she attends. Which means that if she is the huge guest announcement forthcoming, expect the world to explode sometime before August 17.

David Yost is a possibility, but I wouldn't consider him "huge". He is huge, but he did just do the No Pink Spandex thing 10-12 months ago. So I don't think anyone would be shocked to see him on the list. Haim Saban himself attending would be a pretty big shock.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce returning guest CERINA VINCENT as well as first-time attendees BRANDON JAY McLAREN and PHILLIP JEANMARIE!

[O.92]

Good few new batch of guests. Always excited to meet new-time attendee's.

Although in Brandon Jay McLaren's case...he was supposed to be at PMC1 and then cancelled. Then he was supposed to be at Anime Expo 2009 and cancelled. Oh yeah, and then he was supposed to be at PMC2 and cancelled. So this is is 4th time "attending". Can he defend his undefeated streak and go a perfect 4 for 4 in cancelling? I'm putting his name in pencil. A very very light pencil.

[Da Last Emperor]

Team Never Give Up reunited!

P.S. Ever since Jessica Rey said that the Wild Force cast never ever got along I've wondered who she was talking about in particular. She, Jack Guzman, and Phillip Jeanmarie all seem so easygoing....

[Cmdr Crayfish]

The three of them (plus Philip Andrew and Amit) went on vacation together some years ago. They were on good terms. Amit used to talk quite a bit about it.

[Fury Diamond]

A Wild Force Panel is going to be fun! Glad to see Cerina returning for the event.

[The_Emperor]

Amy Jo Johnson is certainly out of the question. The world will explode before she attends. Which means that if she is the huge guest announcement forthcoming, expect the world to explode sometime before August 17.

David Yost is a possibility, but I wouldn't consider him "huge". He is huge, but he did just do the No Pink Spandex thing 10-12 months ago. So I don't think anyone would be shocked to see him on the list. Haim Saban himself attending would be a pretty big shock.

A shame about Amy Jo Johnson. I really want to meet her... not for PR, but for Flashpoint. I watch that show religiously and it's filmed in my area.

[Fury Diamond]

I would be happy to. You and O92 and the missus wanna help us do the prebagging prep on night zero?

Not sure how I missed this post. Ya, I'll be there on Thursday. I can definitely help you guys on Thursday. The wife and kiddo are coming Friday night.

[Mr. Green]

One more returning guest has been announced!

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=259809204125464&id=226350690636

And there will be one more guest announced tomorrow: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=24894171&l=30da594957&id=226350690636

[BurgundyRanger]

And, that guest has been announced, which gives us the first complete set of five from any season.

[NightMere10]

Special appearance by David Yost at Power Morphicon

David Yost has agreed to do a special appearance. This will be a Saturday only Ticketed event. This will include a Q&A panel that will include David giving away some of his Power Ranger paraphernalia throughout the panel. He will also be doing a limited signing and photos with the fans as time permits. David will also be raffling his Mighty Morphin Power Rangers signed movie script at the appearance with proceeds to go to the Trevor Project. Power Morphicon will also be providing 500 limited edition David Yost prints at the convention with proceeds also going to the Trevor Project.


I KNEW IT!! I KNEW the special guest would be David Yost. Now, I wish I could go, but youtube videos really help out! :) ;)

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce returning guest ROGER VELASCO and first-time attendee DAVID YOST.

Please note, David Yost will only be available for a special free-ticketed event Saturday. David will be giving away some of his Power Rangers paraphernalia throughout the panel. David will also be doing a limited signing and photos with the fans as time permits, and will also be raffling his Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie signed script during his appearance with proceeds to go to the Trevor Project. Power Morphicon will be providing 500 limited edition David Yost prints at the convention with proceeds also going to the Trevor Project.

This ticketed event is free for all membership levels at Power Morphicon with Saturday admittance (sorry, Yellow Ranger members), and all Gold Rangers have reserved seating in their VIP section. However, if their seats are not claimed more than ten minutes before this special panel, reserved seating will be turned over to the general population. Gold Ranger members, please make sure you are prepared for this if you want your VIP seating! Only 1152 attendees will be admitted to this panel at the door!

For further information on our ticketed events, please consult http://officialpowermorphicon.com/events/ticketed-events/

[Fury Diamond]

Seriously guys, this is awesome! This is the reason why the Gold Ranger passes are worth every penny!

[O.92]

I had a feeling it'd be David Yost. Everyone and their mothers knew it wasn't going to be Amy Jo, so he was the only logical choice left other than Haim Saban himself.

Glad to see Yost come though. With JDF cancelling, Yost will help us meet our "Guest With A Ridiculously Long Autograph Line" quota. No, but seriously, Yost's line is going to be out the door and around the block. If you weren't at the last PMC to experience JDF's line, I doubt anyone has to tell you that spending hours in line, while missing tons of panels and other events, is no fun at all. Get to Yost's line early.

[Fury Diamond]

Fans that miss his panel will be probably already be parked at his table.

[O.92]

Yikes. So it's either get a head start on the line with the consequence of missing the panel, or attend the panel and suffer a 30 hour wait in line.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Wait for a more complete schedule before you start worrying.

[dayofthedumpster]

Burgundy, don't forget about the Samurai Rangers.

[Mr. Green]

Looks like Crayfish never mentioned this here:


Please note, Phillip Jeanmarie will be appearing only on Friday and Sunday, and Cerina Vincent will be appearing only on Saturday.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Odd, I thought I did. Oh well.

[Charles RB]

DAVID DROKKING YOST well now I'm really green-eyed about this

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce returning guest ERIK BETTS, as well as first-time attendees JOE HACKETT, JUSTIN CODY SLATON, and MICHI YAMATO!

[O.92]

Chris, do you know if there are still many more guests to be announced?

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Guests are announced when their contracts are signed. Depending on who signs what or when, announcements might come as late as the weekend of the convention itself. Surprise guests, of course, are at the discretion of their own schedules. Have far, far more people than we've announced been invited who have not yet signed as contracted guests? Absolutely. Does that mean anything for announcement purposes? Not really. Would I be silly to say anything more definitive than that and either get people's expectations way up or dash their hopes completely? God yes.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce returning guests AMY AND REGGIE ROLLE!

[O.92]

Shout! Factory will be at PMC, likely promoting and selling their boxsets. They tweeted this today:


Guess who's heading to Power Morphicon? Us! 8/17-8/19 in beautiful Pasadena! We're booth A2. It's morphenomenal!!

[Mr. Yellow]

I still say Brian Ward should be on the GUEST list.

[O.92]

They may as well have a panel for feedback on the MMPR-LG set, as well as feedback for the future LR-RPM set.

[The_Emperor]

Do some/all guests usually have their own photos to sign at their tables? Or do you absolutely have to bring your own stuff if you want something signed?

[Cmdr Crayfish]

While it is at their own discretion, guests most often have their own selection of glossies as well as allowing attendees to bring their own memorabilia for signing.

[O.92]

So I was doing a run-through of the guest list just now, when I realized that both Erin Cahill and Selwyn Ward are not yet on the list...

Not sure if either of them will be added soon, but I'll be a little disappointed if neither shows up. They were arguably the 2 most awesome people at the last convention. I can only pray they're added soon.

[The_Emperor]

While it is at their own discretion, guests most often have their own selection of glossies as well as allowing attendees to bring their own memorabilia for signing.

What about the minor cast guests and voice actors? Also, any idea if the Samurai cast will have something to sign? (On the topic of this, does the Samurai cast include Steven Skyler or is it just the primary five?)

And is there any kind of policy that forbids certain stuff like custom prints/photos that I put together myself to get signed? I know some guests at larger multi-genre conventions refuse to sign photos you print yourself b/c it's not a studio-issued photo or something along the lines of that. Have there been any occurrences of this at PMC?

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Don't bring anything not suitable for viewing in an environment with children. PMC has lenient policies in place overall, but as a rule of thumb to the attendee who wants something autographed? Just adhere to the specific policies of the individual guest.

[The_Emperor]

^
Well, obviously whatever I bring would be safe for all ages to view and nothing offensive to the guests. It was just the issue of guests refusing to sign photos that aren't officially licensed or printed by the studios themselves or whatever that I was wondering about. Like if I went online, found a high-res photo, and printed that out on a 8x10 glossy, that would be OK?

[Cmdr Crayfish]

As I said, it depends on the guest's own policies. They're usually quite lenient, though!

[O.92]

^
Well, obviously whatever I bring would be safe for all ages to view and nothing offensive to the guests. It was just the issue of guests refusing to sign photos that aren't officially licensed or printed by the studios themselves or whatever that I was wondering about. Like if I went online, found a high-res photo, and printed that out on a 8x10 glossy, that would be OK?

It'd be fine. I bring my own prints every time and no one has said no yet. In fact, just about all guests charge LESS to sign something of yours than to buy one of their own prints.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce returning guest MONICA MAY!

[The_Emperor]

Do you have to pay for an autograph in order to get a photo taken with the guest? Or will most/all be happy to take a photo with you regardless? Like some guests at multi-genre conventions will not take a photo with you unless you purchase an autograph from them.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

It depends on the individual policies of the guest.

[O.92]

Most people take pictures with guests after purchasing their autograph. But I guess it doesn't have to be that way. I've never seen a guest charge just for taking pictures or require that an autograph be purchased. But this isn't to say that it can't be done.

[The_Emperor]

Forgot to ask this in my previous post: are there such things as "photo ops"/"photo sessions" where you can have a photo taken with a guest, complete with backdrop and all, by a professional photographer and then they print it out for you? I know these will cost something for sure but there are a few guests that I would love to have a photo taken wih this way.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Yes, that service is offered for attendees.

[Fury Diamond]

In support of all the cast members who attend, I often visit them at the tables and purchase one of their photos. They have all been cool for a quick chat and a photo op. There were a few cast members who really took the time to chat with their fans rather than "rush the line". Either way, be respectful to the cast members.

[The_Emperor]

Yes, that service is offered for attendees.

Awesome. Any idea if any/all of the PR Samurai cast will be participating in photo ops/sessions?

[O.92]

Do we know exactly which Samurai cast members are attending? Is Steven Skyler attending or just the primary 5?

[raz]

^
Wow, I was about to post with the same question since the post before only showed the core five. I would so love for Steven to be there. Is there any confirmation?

[The_Emperor]

I asked this before but got no answer. I would like to know this as well as soon as possible before PMC so I don't print out a photo, with hopes of having him sign it, for nothing.

[Mugenhunt]

^

He didn't attend San Diego Comic Con's events with the rest of the Samurai cast. He did attend last year's though. Which suggests that while he may attend, it's not guaranteed.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce returning guests KERRIGAN MAHAN and MARK LITTON, as well as first-time attendee ERNIE REYES, JR!

[The_Emperor]

I'm aware guests may charge for autographs, but are there are any guests that are known to not charge anything at all? I'm wondering for budget reasons.

[Fury Diamond]

I think I remember paying for all of the autographs last PMC. I can't remember a single guest that didn't charge. Of course, I didn't bring anything to sign.

[O.92]

I'm aware guests may charge for autographs, but are there are any guests that are known to not charge anything at all? I'm wondering for budget reasons.

Some don't charge, or only ask for donations towards a certain charity.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce returning guest VERNON WELLS, as well as first-time attendee JOHN STEWART!

[Cmdr Crayfish]

Please note: Due to a work commitment on his current feature film, guest MATT MULLINS has had to cancel his appearance at PMC this year. We wish Matt all the best, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Power Morphicon!

[raz]

Crayfish, I'm going to assume the possibility if there's no answer, then people likely don't know, but is there a possibility you know if Steven Skyler will be coming? The news post on the front page says the cast of Super Samurai, but the picture only shows the core 5.

[Cmdr Crayfish]

This is something I literally cannot comment on, I am sorry.

[The_Emperor]

Are there any signing limits for guests? (Paid guests, I'd assume they'd be happy to sign as many items as you'd want -- but what about the free guests?) I'm wondering if there is for the Samurai cast in particular, since they don't seem to be signing for very long, and am I allowed to take photos with them at the signing? I know some conventions have this lame policy of "no photos" at the guests tables which totally dampers my convention experience.

Also will they be participating in the paid photo ops/sessions?

[Cmdr Crayfish]

PMC is proud to announce returning guest BRUCE HEINSIUS!

(please note, Bruce will only be attending on Friday, August 17th, and Sunday, August 19th)