With more than 40 films and 100s of TV roles to his name, including a regular role in Heroes, George will be one of the big name guests meeting the fans at Sussex’s Camber Sands on 4th and 5th February next year.
Of his appearance at the SFX Weekender, George Takei said: “I’m boldly going where I have never gone before – to the SFX Weekender! I greatly look forward to beaming over to Camber Sands in February 2011 to see old friends… and to meet new ones.”
Organised by Chic Festivals, in partnership with Future, The SFX Weekender 2011 promises fans of sci-fi and fantasy the chance to immerse themselves in a galaxy of culture for two days. The weekend festival at Pontin’s Camber Sands is curated by SFX, the leading sci-fi and fantasy magazine.
Over 2,500 people attended the inaugural event in 2010 to see stars including Tom Baker, James Marsters and Michelle Forbes. Alongside big-name appearances, the event included DJs, bands, authors, quizzes, film and TV previews and a packed programme of entertainment.
With further star guests to be announced over coming months, visitors can expect to see stage appearances by important contributors to sci-fi as Pat Mills (one of the founders of 2000 AD, known as the “godfather of British comics”), authors Stephen Baxter, Mike Carey and Gary Gibson, plus cast and creatives from Primeval, ITV’s hit science fiction show which is returning to TV in 2011. Also confirmed to appear is original Blake’s 7 cast member Sally Knyvette who played Jenna Stannis. Fans can look forward to a Q&A and some never-seen-before Blake’s 7 memorabilia.
More big name guests, authors, make-up artists and stars from the worlds of sci-fi, horror and fantasy will be announced over the next few months, and the event is shaping up to deliver book readings, interviews, comic workshops, video game sessions and plenty more – watch this space!
Dave Bradley, Editor-in-Chief of SFX, said: “The 2010 SFX Weekender was a wonderful sci-fi experience and we’re so excited about the opportunity to do something even bigger and better for our readers in 2011. With special guests from across all the areas the magazine touches, plus live music and a massive party, this is a chance to join the SFX team and fellow fans for an unforgettable 48 hours. We’ll see you there!”
The SFX Weekender is, say the organisers, a great chance to experience a phenomenal weekend in the company of like-minded sci-fi addicts.
