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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Acmite" data-source="post: 443870" data-attributes="member: 183">This was sent to me via email.Message summary:"Journey to the Center of the Internet: A Cyber-Party" is planned to takeplace November 11-17, a virtual gathering via message boards, that will hostfans of all entertainment and creative genres in the name of exchange ofinformation and inspiration. Invitations have been posted on hundreds ofmessage centers across ALL science fiction, fantasy and entertainmentfandoms. Professionals from fields such as film making, costuming, makeupand others will be available to answer questions and discuss the creativeprocess.Full message below:---------------------Scapers check this out--the party is taking off-we have real live talent! MrGuy Gross who does the score for Frascape and Leyta Alexander actressPatricia Tallman of B5 are coming! But we need volunteers to spread the wordon the net--we can reach out to 400,00 new people or MORE with your help.peacepitdoggy;]October 22, 2002For Immediate ReleaseSpecial Guests at the Cyber-PartyActress Pat TallmanMusic Composer Guy GrossIn an effort to save the award winning, highly acclaimed television showFarscape, Scapers have united in hopes of saving the show and getting thepromised Season 5 that the Sci-Fi Channel had previously announced. TheSci-fi Channel has announced a Chain Reaction (episode marathon) forDecember 24, 2002, with Season 4 resuming in early January 2003, only to endin an unresolved cliffhanger. Farscape fans are working towards havinganother network pick up the series so the story may run to its intendedconclusion.A global event has been planned, this time taking place on the virtuallandscape of the internet. "Journey to the Center of the Internet: ACyber-Party" is planned to take place November 11-17, a virtual gatheringvia message boards, that will host fans of all entertainment and creativegenres in the name of exchange of information and inspiration. Invitationshave been posted on hundreds of message centers across ALL science fiction,fantasy and entertainment fandoms, urging people to break away from theirgroups for a weekend and explore the possibilities offered by the internet.Fiction, humor, parody and poetry challenges will be offered for fanparticipation.Professionals from fields such as film making, costuming, makeup and otherswill be available to answer questions and discuss the creative process.Special guests agreeing to drop by to share their expertise include, as of10/21/02:*Actress Pat Tallman (Lyta Alexander of Babylon 5, Night of the Living Dead,and many other TV and film appearances),*Award winning music composer Guy Gross, artist of the original score forFarscape, just recently nominated for the Australian Screen Music Award forBest Music for a Television Series*Award-winning costumer extraordinaire Zelda Gilbert*Costumer/wardrobe/makeup professional Marti Acker (Cirque Du Soleil, WorldCon guest speaker, and most recently wardrobe supervisor for indie film, TheLast Stand).The "Cyber-Party" will offer many of the best features of a convention --the opportunity to network, make friends and learn -- without any of thetravel, expense or inconvenience of leaving home. This event has been puttogether by an informal committee of fans with the cooperation of SaveFarscape (<a href="http://www.watchfarscape.com" target="_blank">www.watchfarscape.com</a>) and other Farscape fan groups.The "Cyber-Party" will take place on November 11-17 2002, at the addressbelow:<a href="http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984" target="_blank">http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984</a>There is no fee to attend this event. All interested parties are welcome, asthis is a public forum.A FAQ on the event may be read at:<a href="http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984/2315534" target="_blank">http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984/2315534</a>Queries about this topic may be answered by replying to the FAQ post aboveas instructed in the body of the article.Journey to the Center of the Internet<<a href="http://www.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984?lnum" target="_blank">http://www.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984?lnum</a>>The Fall 2002 -World- Cyber-Virtual PartyAre you funny? Does Larry David call YOU for gags?Give us your best shot! No one can see flop sweat across the net!Meet: fans, devoted, articulate, or a wee bit over the top.Artists - describe your vision and see if we can all share it?Actors- come on over and emote, and then tell us about your latest gig - oryour last!Puppeteers-Invited to come and pull the strings at this fete! What movesYOU?Independent movie makers- green light this party.Pitch a script idea the next boffo blockbuster or a well crafted indie culthit!Ask:A make up artist about her craft!A costumer what ruffles her feathers!What: Meet great NEW people-get out of your internet rut!Discuss:Television Love it? Hate it? Why? No one's neutralThe entertainment media- Is it Tony Soprano, Josiah Bartlett, or JohnCrichton for you?Did your favorite show Jump the Shark? When?Show off your:Writing talent-post an idea and get feed back..or not..you'll learn eitherway.Professionals from fields such as film making, costuming, makeup and otherswill be available to answer questions and discuss the creative process.Special guests agreeing to drop by to share their expertise include:*Award winning music composer Guy Gross, artist of the original score forFarscape, just recently nominated for the Australian Screen Music Award forBest Music for a Television Series*Award-winning costumer extraordinaire Zelda Gilbert*Costumer/wardrobe/makeup professional Marti Acker (Cirque Du Soleil, WorldCon guest speaker, and most recently wardrobe supervisor for indie film, TheLast Stand), and*Actress Pat Tallman (Lyta Alexander of Babylon 5, Night of the Living Dead,and many other TV shows!!Make new friends and learn -- without any of the travel, expense orinconvenience of leaving home.URL for the Party!<<a href="http://www.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984?lnum" target="_blank">http://www.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984?lnum</a>>Drop in any time> November 11- November 17, 2002<Just drop by and meet some great people and talk and share ideas.-The internet..it's not just for selling cars or finding stock quotes!-Hosted by: The Fans of FarscapeURL for FAQs: <a href="http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984/2315534" target="_blank">http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/1/5/984/2315534</a>--Call for Volunteers--We are looking for a few good ****SCAPERS****Folks who want the show to succeed go on and finish this great adventurecalled FARSCAPE!!!!!We have a chance to reach 400,000 people and much more on the internet!We need your help!!!!We need scapers willing to pitch in a cyber send our inviations out to thecommunities we know are out there!We hvae the URL's now we need PKCommando scapers to get out there and spreadthe good word for the big internet wide party.Please contact me--even if you only do it once and spend a 1/2hour--everyone's efforts WILL help.E-mail me for your assignment and let's SAVE FARSCAPE!Come on gang 30 minutes from each and every scaper who knows how to use theinternet IMAGINE how many people we can reach!!<a href="mailto:pitdog243@yahoo.com">pitdog243@yahoo.com</a>The Internet wide party*Journey to the Center of the Internet Cyber Party Task Force.*To SUBSCRIBE to the Save Farscape yahoo group:<a href="mailto:SaveFarscapeAnnouncements-subscribe@yahoogroups.com">SaveFarscapeAnnouncements-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a></blockquote>

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