Regarding the Depp/DS film, given the intense situations that have broken out on Facebook, it was probably an extremely smart move on Sharon Smyth's part that she didn't try in any way to fan the flames between the two camps. Though when the subject of the film came up, one thing that could have been interesting might have been if Pierson had mentioned how really well the film has been consistently doing at the box office for more than the last month. Though maybe he did and no one has yet mentioned that in their reports, or maybe they simply missed him saying it. Pierson often makes remarks that are complete tangents to what's actually going on, so one never knows when he's likely to say something.
On the other hand, it was great to read in the reports that Pierson said the NoDS restoration IS still moving forward.
And when it comes to the idea of a DS Fest Cruise, I'm sort of down the middle. I do think it could be fun - but at the same time I'd miss being able to get into the city if the mood struck me, which more often than not it does at some point during the NY Fests. I suppose we'll just have to wait to see if the cruise even materializes before any of us decides to attend.
As for the reports, links, and photos shared, thanks so much to everyone who has done so. Everything that's been shared has been fantastic!
And speaking of fantastic, I love your new "Collins Clan" avatar, Teresa.