Category Archives: Conventions and Events
Star Trek Conventions and Events we are attending in 2018 in the US and UK. Plus Reviews of previous ones we have attended.
Conventions Include Destination Star Trek, Star Trek Las Vegas and The Sci-Fi Ball.
Events we have attended include the Star Trek Beyond Fan Event, Los Angeles. The Star Trek Discovery Netflix event in London and the Star Trek Video Game launch.
Reviews include a written blog report, video and tweet highlights. If you’d like us to report on your Star Trek event please contact us.
Captains and Klingons
There be Klingons
There's Klingons on the Dancefloor!
After a quick wardrobe change (seriously, we think they should change the slogan from 5 captains to 5 costume changes) we headed to the Klingon party.
After a quick wardrobe change (seriously, we think they should change the slogan from 5 captains to 5 costume changes) we headed to the Klingon party.
The hall was huge and had laser quest and a horizontal bungee rope. Not that we tried either in our tight Klingonesque attire.
Fans made a great effort to dress up and there was a hardcore group of dancers constantly on the Dancefloor. When JG Hertzler and Robert O'Reily took the stage, flames shot out in front of the audience, they picked up their Bat'leth guitars and it felt like we were in a rock bar in QonoS.
With our … Continue Reading ››
This should not be illegal
Five Captains
To conclude the first day at DSTL we were treated to the Five Captains opening ceremony with Scott Bakula, Kate Mulgrew, Avery Brooks, Patrick Stewart and William Shatner.
The hall was packed out with eager fans ready to see their Captains but we were treated to a line up of all the guest stars. Including JG Hetzler and Robert O'Reily dressed up as Martok and Gowron. Their makeup was spot on, we got chills down our puny human spines when faced with the Chancellor and General themselves.
John Barrowman did a fab job as host, a treat for the girls and boys alike. He is also a massive Trek fan and that came across.
Some of the memorable questions include:
Kate on her first day didn't understand some of the words in the script. Patrick Stewart met her on the set and she asked for him … Continue Reading ››
Fan Debates
We were lucky enough to be on the panel for the first fan debate to vote for Destination Star Trek Londons Favourite Movie.
Alongside Marc and Michael from Trek Mate and Raules the Trekologist we were amazed to find a packed out hall! Stage B was full of fans ready to share their opinions on what they feel makes a good Trek Movie.
At first we thought it would be an easy battle between Wrath of Khan and First Contact, but what was insightful was how much appreciation fans have for each of the movies, even the odd numbered ones!
Some even declared their love for Star Trek 5 but we think that was William Shatner. Speaking of the Captain, we gave a collective shout of KHAAAAAAN that we hope he heard from his signing booth. Could someone ask if he heard us please and let us … Continue Reading ››
Interviews at Destination Star Trek London
We were very lucky to get to interview some of the guests before the official opening. The press pit was crazier than Klingon with Vulcan blood fever but we survived it!
William Shatner was delighted to be at a convention in London, he loves meeting up with his fellow Captains and is good friends with Patrick Stewart. We'd love to listen in on that dinner conversation.
Interviewing Mr Shatner was an incredible opportunity and thanks to media 10 for making this happen.
Anthony Montgomery and Connery Trinneer were very chatty. They were amazed by the support that Trek fans continue to … Continue Reading ››
We have arrived!
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We have finally beamed in to Destination Star Trek London, we are currently sat in our comfy bloggers lounge, the 24th century is literally being built around us. Like Picard in ST Nemesis sat in his office whilst the Enterprise is being restored behind him.
In fact, it's just like that they are literally building the bridge of the Enterprise bridge!
Things to look out for: Klingon Bar..... WOW! We are never leaving! Watch out if you are wearing flammable attire (all of us) and sneaking in tribbles isn't funny.
Federation Chill out zone - very modern, sleek and happy - just like the federation!
Museum - lots of to see
We are currently in the press pit watching the guest arrivals and we were very lucky to interview William Shatner amongst many other Trek Stars
Stay tuned for photos, interviews and more.....
DSTL Weekend Highlights
Hopefully you have soaked in all of our wisdom from our 'How To Survive a Star Trek Convention' series and now you are almost ready to attend the real deal.
Whether this is your first or forty seventh convention, you still need to plan your days and we hope this will help you.
The Timetable has been released and there is something for everyone. We wish we had clones of ourselves so we could do it all. But for us single bodied lifeforms, we have to choose.
Here is a little guide of what we think are going to be the unmissable events:
TIP: Follow us on Twitter and keep an eye on our homepage for updates. We'll be at Excel early in the morning so will inform you of queue times (Sounds … Continue Reading ››
Launched!
Our new website is finally active
We hope you like our new home. Put your feet up and have some tea, earl grey, hot.
Whilst we are at Destination Star Trek London on the 19th - 21st October, this blog will go LIVE and feed directly into TrekkieGirls.com with interactive features such as;
- Polls
- Photo sharing
- Video feed
- Games with prizes!