As usual I'm behind on checking my e-mail, so I just came across this mention of the DS Fest in Saturday's LA Times: (URL)
. However, who knew this was Frid's "first convention appearance"? Or that this year "will be special, as DS devotees will get to to see ... actor Johnny Depp, a long-time fan of the show, who will portray the undead Barnabas in an upcoming film"? I'm guessing the fans who witnessed the latter simply passed out on the spot and have yet to revive, and that's the reason why no one has mentioned it yet.
Although, maybe the LA Times writer simply saw the Fest flyer that could have easily been construed to imply Depp would be a part of the movie panel, and that's where she got that idea. But who knows where she got the idea this was going to be Frid's first Fest?
MB, the Depp fans found this article on Sat., and they got really excited about the prospect of Johnny appearing at the Fest. I had to calm them down on the board I participate in, and express my skepticism. I pointed out that the part about "a discussion about the film with Johnny Depp" probably meant that Johnny would be in the
film, not the discussion! Don't get me wrong, I wish that Johnny could've been there! But I knew that he wasn't expected. I also saw the huge goof about Frid, and felt that this particular reporter didn't do very thorough research
By the way, I'd like to thank all the kind folks who gave feedback and reports about the Fest- keep 'em coming! I haven't been to one in 11 years, but hope to make it back to one someday!
Cathy