Creation's Celebrity Photo Ops
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the creation entertainment difference

Unlike so many other genre conventions, Creation Entertainment has a strict company policy not to "oversell" our conventions. In other words, every patron, no matter what bracket of ticket they purchase, will have a seat in the main auditorium where the major guests appear and events take place. Nothing upsets us more than hearing about other conventions that sell tickets to patrons and then those very same patrons have to wait on additional lines inside the facility to get into (or sometimes not!) the main theatre. An important Creation Entertainment difference we want you to know about!

The Creation difference extends to our 40 years experience in running fan conventions. In the last few years we've seen promoter after promoter fail taking hard earned ticket money down with them. Inexperienced promoters, often first-timers, use celebrity images and names to get ticket money which they use to hopefully pay their expenses. When that fails they've already gone through "your" ticket money and they collapse leaving no recourse for ticket holders. They say "buyer beware" but this has happened in Twilight, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Firefly fandom (to name just a few) and we really feel for those great fans who have lost their ticket money and upset travel plans.

**All Convention tickets have a $7.25 shipping/handling fee charged per ticket ordered. This applies to all online, phone, fax and mail orders. Note: Our ticketing office (Leticia) direct e-mail address has been changed to: creatickets@creationent.com

***Attention Attendees: Do not purchase Ticketmaster Tickets from scalpers or anyone trying to offer tickets as you arrive at our convention locations. Each ticket is checked for authenticity at the door and we can not let you in if your ticket is counterfeit (which has happened recently). Please buy your tickets only from Creation or, if we are using them, Ticketmaster! Thanks, we appreciate your support!

 

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STARGATE SG-1
"HOT MERCH CLICKS"


Stargate SG-1
Silver Necklace


Stargate SG-1
Continuum DVD


"A Dog's Breakfast"
DVD


Dr. Daniel Jackson
Dogtag Necklace


Major Samantha Carter
Dogtag Necklace


Major John Sheppard
Dogtag Necklace


"Puddle Jumper"
Disappearing Mug

 

 

PLEASE READ THIS PAGE COMPLETELY BEFORE ORDERING ANY TICKETS.
Be sure of which day a guest is doing photo ops/autographs
before purchasing your admission tickets.

Please note that tickets for this event are delivered to you via e-mail in PDF format which you should print out and bring with you to convention registration. Most customers receive their PDF tickets within 3 business days of having placed their order. Please make sure to bring ALL your printed out tickets to the convention as we can not replace any tickets forgotten or lost. This holds true for all ticket-buyers domestic and outside of The United States as we no longer have a will-call or hold ticket desk. Our convention sites generally have a business office where you can print out your tickets if you have left them home by mistake. Once you present your ticket(s) at registration, photo op areas, or autograph sessions they will be scanned for legitimacy and one-time use only. Thanks!

CHICAGO, IL
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
August 27-29, 2010
Westin O'Hare
6100 River Road
Rosemont, Il.

OFFICIAL STARGATE SG-1 / ATLANTIS/ UNIVERSE CONVENTION 2010

Updated: July 13, 2010

show hours

FRIDAY AUGUST 27
9 am to 11:45 am: VENDORS ROOM Set-Up/Vendors Only
Noon to 1pm: GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS Pre-Registration: not a necessity, just a convenience. Get your credentials, schedules and first crack at souvenirs.
Noon to 6 pm: VENDORS ROOM Open
1pm to 1:30 pm: PREFERRED WEEKEND Patrons Pre-Registration: not a necessity, just a convenience. Get your credentials, schedules and souvenirs.
1:30 pm to 7pm: Registration Open for All
1:30 pm to 7pm: Theatre Open featuring appearance by ROBERT PICARDO, DAN SHEA, CHRISTOPHER HEYERDAHL, ANDEE FRIZZELL and STEVE BACIC. Events, videos, contests, YES/NO Game, autographs, photo ops. Note autographing will continue beyond 6 pm.
9:00 pm: FRIDAY NIGHT JASON MOMOA IN CONCERT! Complimentary for our gold and preferred weekend patrons for others tickets are $25 each. Hosted by the hilarious Dan Shea.
10:30 pm: FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE CONCERT featuring the wonderful song stylings of Robert Picardo with celebrity drop-ins by Dan Shea and Christopher Heyerdahl. This special Creation event is complimentary for everyone! Have fun...

SATURDAY AUGUST 28
8:45 am to 9 am: VENDORS ROOM Set-Up/Vendors Only
9 am to 6 pm: Registration and Vendors Room Open
9:30 am to 6 pm: Theatre Open featuring appearances by MICHAEL SHANKS, JOE FLANIGAN, JASON MOMOA, DAVID HEWLETT, DAN SHEA, videos, events, contests, autographs, photo ops, etc., the costume competition. Note autographing will continue well beyond 6 pm.
10:00 pm The Great Creation Dessert Party and Centerpiece Contest. Complimentary and exclusive to Gold Weekend Patrons. Featuring Dan Shea and Jason Momoa.

SUNDAY AUGUST 29
9:00 am: BREAKFAST with DAN SHEA, ELYSE LEVESQUE, BRIAN SMITH, ALAINA HUFFMAN. Charity Silent Auction. Exclusive event for Gold Weekend Patrons, now sold out! Thanks!
10:40 am to 11:00 am: VENDORS ROOM SET UP/ Vendors Only
11:00 am to 5 pm: Registration, Vendors Room Open
11:30 am to 6pm: Theatre Open, guest appearances with DAN SHEA, ELYSE LEVESQUE, BRIAN SMITH, ALAINA HUFFMAN videos, events, contests, autographs, photo ops, etc. Costume Competition! Note that autographs will go way beyond 6pm, so please be prepared if you wish to get autographs, thanks!

 

It's our annual visit to a hotbed of Stargate fandom: CHICAGO! We're pulling out all the stops to give our fellow fans in the Midwest a wonderful weekend filled with celebrities, parties, events, contests, auctions, autographs, photo ops, and surprises!
Join the celebration and make your plans to be part of the fun!

SPECIAL GUESTS


MICHAEL SHANKS
Dr. Daniel Jackson
Appearing Saturday

jason momoa
JASON MOMOA
STARGATE: ATLANTIS’ Ronon Dex and the new CONAN, THE BARBARIAN
Appearing Saturday

dan shea
DAN SHEA
STARGATE: SG-1’s Sgt. Siler; also stunt coordinator for both ATLANTIS, SG-1 and PSYCH. Appearing all three days

christopher heyerdahl
CHRISTOPHER HEYERDAHL
STARGATE: ATLANTIS' Todd the Wraith, SANCTUARY's Bigfoot/John Druittt/Jack The Ripper Appearing Friday

elyse levesque
ELYSE LEVESQUE
STARGATE UNIVERSE’s
Chloe Armstrong
Appearing Sunday

alaina huffman
ALAINA HUFFMAN
STARGATE UNIVERSE’s Lt. Tamara Johansen; SMALLVILLE’s Black Canary/Dinah Lance
Appearing Sunday

joe flanigan
JOE FLANIGAN
STARGATE: ATLANTIS’ Lt. Colonel John Sheppard Appearing Saturday

david hewlett
DAVID HEWLETT
Dr. Rodney McKay
Appearing Saturday

robert picardo
ROBERT PICARDO
STARGATE: ATLANTIS’ Richard Woosley; STAR TREK: VOYAGER’s Holographic Doctor, MANY other roles as well!
Appearing Friday

andee frizzell
ANDEE FRIZZELL
STARGATE: ATLANTIS’ Wraith Queen
Appearing Friday

brian smith
BRIAN J. SMITH
STARGATE UNIVERSE’s Matthew Scott
Appearing Sunday

steve bacic
STEVE BACIC
STARGATE: SG-1’s Camulus/Major Coburn; ANDROMEDA’s Telemachus Rhade/Gaheris Rhade
Appearing Friday

ALL GUESTS are contracted to appear and all convention contracts specify that appearances are tentative and subject to change as film and television work demands take precedence as can a personal conflict. Our events will take place whether a specific guest cancels or not (we always try to book replacements) and therefore we can not issue admission ticket or ticket package refunds if a particular guest does not fulfill their appearance contract. Of course we will always refund separately purchased photo ops and autograph tickets for a guest if they cancel.

The vast majority of our guest celebrities take questions from the audience during their on-stage time. Therefore it is incumbent upon those that ask questions to make them ones that allow our mutual shared time with the celebrities to be enjoyable, interesting and entertaining for all (including the guest). Asking for hugs, telling stars we love them (we all do, that's why we're here), giving gifts, getting into long personal stories, or worse, is not acceptable for this format and, in fact, is quite self-centered when you are in essence "representing" all of fandom to a celebrity. Join us in trying to make this convention the best entertainment for everyone!

Make sure to be on our STARGATE SG-1 / ATLANTIS e-mail newsletter list to get announcements about STARGATE SG-1 / ATLANTIS / UNIVERSE events!


Convention Events

jason momoa in concertJASON MOMOA in CONCERT

FRIDAY NIGHT at 9pm

It is our great pleasure to present the popular and talented actor in a musical concert! Jason, as you know, has been filming his new starring role in CONAN but he will be back in The States soon and ready to rock Chicago! We can't wait as he has always been one of our favorite Stargate Convention guests! This very special night of entertainment, hosted by Dan Shea, is complimentary for our Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons (keep your same great seats). For others, tickets (general admission) are on sale now for $25

NOW AVAILABLE AT CREATION'S AUCTION SITE!
"VIP BACKSTAGE PASSES" and
"PRIVATE MEET & GREET" WITH THE STARS

Here's the chance for a select group of TEN fans to share an hour with the STARGATE celebrity of your choice. These exclusive super-cool events will be auctioned off at a later date on Creation's in-house AUCTION SITE. Information will be sent when launched to those on our complimentary Stargate fan e-mail list. Here are the auctions currently available:

(#497) BACKSTAGE VIP PASSES
(#498) ROBERT PICARDO MEET & GREET
(#499) HEYERDAHL/FRIZZEL/BACIC MEET & GREET
(#500) MICHAEL SHANKS MEET & GREET
(#501) STARGATE CHICAGO: CONVENTIONJOE FLANIGAN MEET & GREET
(#502) JASON MOMOA MEET & GREET
(#503) DAVID HEWLETT MEET & GREET
(#504) SMITH/LEVESQUE/HUFFMAN MEET & GREET

karaoke party

FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE PARTY!

robert picardoSPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER:
THE WONDERFUL FILM, TV, AND STAGE STAR
ROBERT PICARDO

As an extra treat for all of our great attendees Creation Entertainment is happy to present this special FREE PARTY for all! We've had a great time with our CREATION FRIDAY NIGHT Karaoke Parties at past events so come sing, watch, or raise a few with Creation staff, fellow fans and surprise celebrity guest drop-ins! (DAN SHEA and CHRISTOPHER HEYERDAHL will also take part in the fun!!) You never know who might show up and it is a great way to mix and mingle! Exact times and locations will be announced on the printed schedule available at the convention itself (or on-line by the Wednesday prior to the opening day) ENJOY!

Costume Contest

THE CREATION COSTUME PARADE

cosplay at creation eventsThe famous Creation Entertainment Costume Parade Competition is always a highlight of the convention. Set for Saturday here is your chance to show off your creative abilities by dressing as any character or making up your own. The winner goes home with a $250 gift certificate but we have prizes for everyone who enters!

THE GREAT CREATION DESSERT PARTY CENTERPIECE CONTEST

Another way that fans can show off their love of the shows we're honoring is by entering our famous themed CENTERPIECE CONTEST! This event takes place at our DESSERT PARTY (Saturday Evening) and is for Gold Members attending the event this weekend! Create the very best centerpiece that touches the hearts of our judges and the themes of the convention and you might just win a special $250 Gift Certificate! Just be "GOLD" and bring your entry to the party and that's all it takes to enter!

Special tentative appearances by DAN SHEA and JASON MOMOA .

STARGATE SG-1 / ATLANTIS / UNIVERSE
MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION

Rules: one music video about STARGATE SG-1, ATLANTIS and/or UNIVERSE may be submitted on DVD only (please no computer-based media like CD accepted). PLEASE USE ONLY NTSC FORMAT FOR YOUR DVD. Entries are judged on the following criteria: video quality, audio quality, editing quality, inventiveness, song selection, and originality. Humorous submissions are encouraged. Entries can not be returned, and person submitting entry is granting Creation the right to play this entry in perpetuity at Creation events worldwide and/or on line at the Creation website(s). Creation does not sell music videos so your entry will never be sold as a commercial product, just presented at our events/on line.

Winners will receive a $100 gift certificate good for Creation products. Winners will be announced and certificates awarded on site; if you are not present we will mail the certificate to you so be sure to include your return address, phone number and e-mail. You may email our offices at to confirm receipt of your entry but we do not announce winners until the event. All entries are due at Creation offices by July 30th with no exceptions. Thanks and good luck!

SEND ENTRIES TO:
Creation Entertainment
STARGATE CHICAGO Music Video Contest
217 South Kenwood
Glendale, CA 91205

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Convention Tickets

WANNA SIT WITH YOUR FRIENDS?!?

FOR ALL RESERVED SEATING TICKETS (everything other than general admission single day or general admission weekend packages) IF YOU WANT TO SIT NEAR FRIENDS YOU MUST ORDER ALL THE TICKETS TOGETHER UNDER ONE ORDER.

Customer Support E-Mail: ANY problem you have please write to us at:
and we'll look into it and get right back to you. Thanks!

 

 

GOLD WEEKEND ADMISSION PACKAGE - SOLD OUT!
...details...

 

Now Available At Auction:
VIP BACKSTAGE PASSES
Click to view and bid!

 

 

 

PREFERRED WEEKEND PACKAGES

This popular package is a great way to attend and features tons of great benefits as follows:

1) Great reserved seatings for the daytime convention main auditorium events ALL 3 DAYS: See all the stars and the events, your seat is yours come and go all weekend! Seats located behind or to the sides of Gold Patrons.

2) Complimentary autographs from attending celebrities including MICHAEL SHANKS, DAVID HEWLETT ,JOE FLANIGAN, CHRISTOPHER HEYERDAHL, JASON MOMOA,, ELYSE LEVESQUE, ALAINA HUFFMAN and BRIAN SMITH. The value of these autographs purchased separately is approximately $235, so this is an awesome benefit of Preferred Weekend Packages!

3) Among the first to get autographs when done row by row, you go right after the Gold Patrons so your wait is much less!

4) Wristbands for immediate entrance without waiting on line after initial registration.

5) Pre-Registration for PREFERRED PATRONS at a time to be announced (prior to regular registration opening).

6) Same great seating for our Friday NIght Celebrity cabaret featuring JASON MOMOA and hosted by DAN SHEA

$249

 

ADMISSION TICKET PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTO OPS and these must be purchased separately below or at the convention (if not sold out). Thanks!

 

GENERAL ADMISSION WEEKEND PACKAGES

These packages are the most economical way to attend all three days of the weekend. You get to see it all: the guests and events, from a non-reserved seat in the rear of the theatre. It is one of the greatest financial deals in live entertainment we think: wonderful stars of a favorite series live and in person in an intimate setting.

GENERAL ADMISSION WEEKEND PACKAGES are priced at only $79 each

 

 

PREFERRED DAILY PACKAGES

This is the best way to attend any one or two days of the convention, because you get a reserved seat for that day to see all the stars and events. This seat is to the side or rear of our Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons. Note that this option does not include autographs but autograph tickets are available separately.

FRIDAY $45
SATURDAY $55
SUNDAY $45

 

 

SINGLE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION

Here is the most economical (cheapest!) way to attend any one or two days of the convention. You see everything from a non-reserved seat in the rear of the theatre. A great deal for a full day of themed entertainment: there is no other better bargain we think!

FRIDAY $25
SATURDAY $30
SUNDAY $25

 

 

 

autograph tickets

AUTOGRAPH TICKETS

Autograph and Photo Op Tickets do not include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention in order to redeem autograph and photo op tickets.

Here's the chance to receive in-person autographs from your favorite sci-fi celebrities. Note that if you have a particular autograph as part of your ticket package and want a 2nd (or more) signatures you can have all your signing done at once when you first go up to the celebrity. Autographs are done in a non-rushed comfortable manner.

MICHAEL SHANKS $30 (signing Saturday)

JOE FLANIGAN $30 (signing Saturday)

DAVID HEWLETT $30 (signing Saturday)

JASON MOMOA $30 (signing Saturday)

ROBERT PICARDO $30 (Note Robert will be signing complimentary autographs for Gold Patrons Only, all other patrons must purchase an autograph ticket) Signing Friday.

ELYSE LEVESQUE $25 (Sunday)

BRIAN SMITH $25 (Sunday)

ALAINA HUFFMAN $25 (Sunday)

DAN SHEA $20 (All three days)
Dan's autograph ticket is not part of any packages and must be ordered separately.

CHRISTOPHER HEYERDAHL $20 (signing Friday)

ANDEE FRIZZELL $20
Please note that Andee's autograph is not part of any ticket package and must be ordered separately.

STEVE BACIC $20 (Friday)
Steve's autograph is not part of any ticket package and must be ordered separately.

 

Autographs Note: Patrons must bring an item for celebrities to sign. You can bring something from home or purchase a photo or other collectible in the vendors room. Please feel free to purchase as many autograph tickets of a particular celebrity as you'd like.

Guests appear ONE day of the convention, so therefore their autographing and/or photo ops take place that day, except in VERY rare occasions which will be noted. If you are not attending all days of the convention it is wise to wait until specific days of appearance are announced before purchasing autographs or photo ops. You must have an admission ticket to the convention to get autographs or photo ops.

 

PHOTO OPS

Photo Op Tickets do not include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention to enter into the photo op areas. Due to security considerations and guest concerns we cannot facilitate the giving of gifts to guests at the photo op sessions.

Your photo will be taken by Creation's all knowing and super-powerful official staff photographers. They take the best pictures, make the stars comfortable & willing to pose more freely with fans, and generally are beloved by all. JUST CLICK TO OUR E-MAIL FEEDBACK SECTION TO READ ABOUT HOW GREAT CREATION PHOTO OPS ARE! Please read: PHOTO OP F.A.Q.

MICHAEL SHANKS $50 (doing photo ops Saturday)

JOE FLANIGAN $50 (doing photo ops Saturday)

JASON MOMOA $50 (doing photo ops Saturday)

ELYSE LEVESQUE $45 (Sunday)

ALAINA HUFFMAN $45 (Sunday)

DAVID HEWLETT $40 (doing photo ops Saturday)

DAN SHEA $40 (All three days)

CHRISTOPHER HEYERDAHL $40 (doing photo ops Friday)

ANDEE FRIZZELL $40

ROBERT PICARDO $40 (Friday)

BRIAN SMITH $40 (Sunday)

STEVE BACIC $40 (Friday)

MICHAEL SHANKS & JOE FLANIGAN and YOU! $99 (Saturday)
First time ever, limited availability!

JOE FLANIGAN & DAVID HEWLETT and YOU! $99 (Saturday)
JOE FLANIGAN & DAVID HEWLETT & JASON MOMOA and YOU! $99 (Saturday)
Please note that you can use your $99 photo op ticket for either (your choice) of these two groupings, these two photo ops will be done back to back on Saturday.

STARGATE UNIVERSE CAST PHOTO OP ! $69 (Sunday)
BRIAN SMITH, ALAINA HUFFMAN, ELYSE LEVESQUE & YOU

THE WRAITH and YOU! $65 (Friday)
You with ANDEE FRIZZELL and CHRISTOPHER HEYERDAHL.

 

 

 

HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS
STAY OVERNIGHT and PARTY (or just sleep!). The gorgeous Westin O'Hare offers special lower than normal room rates of $128 for a single King or two Double beds to those with our group. Mention you are staying for The Stargate Convention to insure these special lower than normal rates: 612-349-4000. The hotel has no information about the event.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS ONLINE

Parking has been discounted to $9 daily for those staying in the hotel.

Westin O'Hare
6100 River Road
Rosemont, Il.

Creation Entertainment holds a "block" of rooms for our attendees. These blocks of rooms have a lower rate than standard rates at the hotel, but they also have a "cut-off" point after which hotels may choose to revert back to their own higher rates for our customers. Usually this cut off date is one month prior to the event, but this does vary. Therefore it is always wise to book your rooms for our conventions as early as possible.

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Schedule

A complete schedule will be posted a few days before the event.

All guests and scheduling is tentative and subject to change.

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Creation assumes no responsibility for typographical errors or inaccurate information provided by convention venues. All dates, venues and guests are considered tentative and subject to change. Check back frequently for updates.

NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE. ABSOLUTELY NO AUDIO OR VIDEOTAPING ALLOWED AT ANY CONVENTION. Still photography is for personal use only - public dissemination and commercial use strictly prohibited.

By attending Creation events you agree to allow your image to be used on our website and in news documentaries or stories, either filmed by Creation Entertainment or other entities.

All ticket prices are subject to change, please order as early as possible.

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