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 BFI LAUNCH EVENT for the B7 Blu-Ray S1 set - 5 Oct 24
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 27-08-2024 20:51
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BFI LAUNCH EVENT FOR THE BLAKE’S 7 BLU-RAY S1 BOX SET Saturday 5th October 2024 at 12.00pm in NFT1 UPDATE: Special guests who will be doing a Q&A after the screening are confirmed as Sally Knyvette & Jan Chappell. I've been told at least 2 more guests will be there (2 gentlemen from the model/FX side of the show) but told to not announce until the BFI do so! As it's only a week away I don't know what's keeping them but feel free to speculate in the thread...  An event not to be missed courtesy of BBC Studios – TWO of the newly remastered episodes - Seek-Locate-Destroy, and Orac will be screened in front of an audience of Blake’s 7 fans and some special guests Tickets £17, concessions £14 (BFI Members pay £2 less) Tickets went on sale on WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST ’24 and sold out almost immediately. If you're looking for cancellations/returns/someone with a spare ticket, or if you ARE someone with a spare ticket - please comment on the thread the booking link is here https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/def...698B8B5CFE so worth continuing to check for returns. Also the BFI says 'a limited number of tickets are available for sold-out shows 30 minutes before each performance. Tickets may be limited to two per visitor.' Edited by SupremeCommanderDiane on 28-09-2024 12:44 |
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| EagleTen |
Posted on 27-08-2024 22:05
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That’s awesome! Just shows how incredibly popular B7 is! Just a shame that it’s simply not possible for us more Northern fans to realistically attend, but I’m delighted that the BFI have seen fit to show Blake’s 7 on the BIG screen, for the first time… What, do you think, are the chances of some cast attendances? Do you know things that you aren’t allowed to say?  |
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 27-08-2024 22:25
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That’s awesome! Just shows how incredibly popular B7 is! Just a shame that it’s simply not possible for us more Northern fans to realistically attend, but I’m delighted that the BFI have seen fit to show Blake’s 7 on the BIG screen, for the first time… What, do you think, are the chances of some cast attendances? Do you know things that you aren’t allowed to say? I did know things I wasn't allowed to say (I've had 5th October marked off on my calendar for a little while!) but as far as guest attendances go I assume from what I've been told that it will follow the lines of the Doctor Who related events and include guests but at this moment I don't know who, just that I'm pretty sure there will be some. Just to correct you though - this will be the SECOND, not the first time of showing Blake's 7 on their (gloriously big) screen. Not to launch anything that time but just a wonderful event in December 2014 in the company of Sally, Jan, Michael & Stephen Greif, plus June Hudson & some other guests. Sadly at that time Gareth & Paul were unwell and unable to attend. I was lucky enough to be sitting next to Stephen during the screening and he was as emotional as I was, seeing the Liberator flying across the screen for the first time - both of us wiping tears from our eyes. What's wrong with a weekend mini-break in London, EagleTen? Worth thinking about... |
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| EagleTen |
Posted on 27-08-2024 22:33
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Delta Grade Posts: 26 Joined: 09.02.22 |
You know Diane…a weekend break in London at the beginning of October is actually sounding like a wonderful idea! And sorry about not being aware of the previous Big screen event! very remiss of me! But that sounded like an incredible time you had! Hopefully this one, 10 years on, will be equally as momentous! |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 28-08-2024 04:27
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I’m delighted that the BFI have seen fit to show Blake’s 7 on the BIG screen, for the first time… Well, there was also that time Servalan showed up in glorious Supreme-o-Vision in "Voice from the Past", which I think beats this and Diane's example. Seeing as it won't happen until we reach the third century of the second calendar, however, I suppose it has to be counted as third.  |
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 28-08-2024 12:49
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I’m delighted that the BFI have seen fit to show Blake’s 7 on the BIG screen, for the first time… Well, there was also that time Servalan showed up in glorious Supreme-o-Vision in "Voice from the Past", which I think beats this and Diane's example. Seeing as it won't happen until we reach the third century of the second calendar, however, I suppose it has to be counted as third. Indeed, though it was just a minute or so rather than 2x 50 minute episodes, and at Wembley Conference Centre rather than the BFI, but our Jacks did look stunning on the Big Screen. I also had the pleasure of seeing Jacqueline on a BFI Big Screen on 10th December 2022 , as part of their salute to the BBC Centenary, s a rare screening of ‘The Precious Things’, a sensual period drama starring Jeremy Brett, Geoffrey Bayldon and Jacqueline Pearce. This BFI Archive version was remastered from an original telerecording from 1967 and she looked amazing, as you'd expect. I sadly missed their screening of a period drama called Churchill's People (I think) showing the episode featuring Paul Darrow but am told he looked devastatingly handsome on the Big Screen, again as you'd expect! |
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 28-08-2024 12:51
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UPDATE: With 3 hours to go till ticket sales open up (at 4pm, Weds. 28th August) for the General Public I understand that the centre section is almost sold out but still plenty of seats around the side sections. Don't wait too long though if you want to book - they WILL go fast! |
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| EagleTen |
Posted on 28-08-2024 13:25
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SupremeCommanderDiane wrote: ↑ UPDATE: With 3 hours to go till ticket sales open up (at 4pm, Weds. 28th August) for the General Public I understand that the centre section is almost sold out but still plenty of seats around the side sections. Don't wait too long though if you want to book - they WILL go fast! I am guessing Diane, that you are a BFI member, and that you have your ticket already, probably pride of place, sat in between Sally and Jan!! LOL It will be a great afternoon! Enjoy yourself... |
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| EagleTen |
Posted on 28-08-2024 23:42
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Delta Grade Posts: 26 Joined: 09.02.22 |
Well, the BFI Blake’s 7 event looks like it is now officially sold out… I hope that all of you who got tickets have an amazing time…it should be a fantastic day! |
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 29-08-2024 01:28
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Well, the BFI Blake’s 7 event looks like it is now officially sold out… I hope that all of you who got tickets have an amazing time…it should be a fantastic day! Thanks EagleTen - I'm really looking forward to it, of course. How many more Horizon members will be there on the day? Do let me know here... |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 29-08-2024 09:39
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Just seen this,missed out Enjoy yourselves. I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 29-08-2024 09:53
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If anyone has to cancel,,,I'm here!
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 29-08-2024 12:17
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If anyone has to cancel,,,I'm here! Aww, bad luck OracVZen - the tickets did (as I predicted) sell out very quickly. Keep checking the BFI page in case further tickets are released or returns come in. |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 30-08-2024 16:49
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SupremeCommanderDiane wrote: ↑ If anyone has to cancel,,,I'm here! Aww, bad luck OracVZen - the tickets did (as I predicted) sell out very quickly. Keep checking the BFI page in case further tickets are released or returns come in. I know and I will check every day. Thanks I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 30-08-2024 23:25
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SupremeCommanderDiane wrote: ↑ If anyone has to cancel,,,I'm here! Aww, bad luck OracVZen - the tickets did (as I predicted) sell out very quickly. Keep checking the BFI page in case further tickets are released or returns come in. I know and I will check every day. Thanks Is it just one ticket you're after? Just checking in case anyone comes to me saying they have spares |
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| GillianNorburn |
Posted on 31-08-2024 19:53
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I'm so excited I managed to grab one of the last tickets! Somewhere near the back (I may need oxygen!). Brit SciFi and the BFI on consecutive weekends, and all the new publications from Cult Edge, this is truly an excellent time to be a B7 fan. |
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 31-08-2024 23:38
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I'm so excited I managed to grab one of the last tickets! Somewhere near the back (I may need oxygen!). Brit SciFi and the BFI on consecutive weekends, and all the new publications from Cult Edge, this is truly an excellent time to be a B7 fan. Well done Gillian. Glad you'll be joining us. |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 03-09-2024 11:20
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SupremeCommanderDiane wrote: ↑ SupremeCommanderDiane wrote: ↑ If anyone has to cancel,,,I'm here! Aww, bad luck OracVZen - the tickets did (as I predicted) sell out very quickly. Keep checking the BFI page in case further tickets are released or returns come in. I know and I will check every day. Thanks Is it just one ticket you're after? Just checking in case anyone comes to me saying they have spares Hi yes just 1 ticket for me. I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 03-09-2024 13:44
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I'm so excited I managed to grab one of the last tickets! Somewhere near the back (I may need oxygen!). Brit SciFi and the BFI on consecutive weekends, and all the new publications from Cult Edge, this is truly an excellent time to be a B7 fan. Which sci- fi event? I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 06-09-2024 11:48
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SupremeCommanderDiane wrote: ↑ SupremeCommanderDiane wrote: ↑ If anyone has to cancel,,,I'm here! Aww, bad luck OracVZen - the tickets did (as I predicted) sell out very quickly. Keep checking the BFI page in case further tickets are released or returns come in. I know and I will check every day. Thanks Is it just one ticket you're after? Just checking in case anyone comes to me saying they have spares Yes 1 ticket and thank you ,I appreciate any help 
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| Aztecrabbit |
Posted on 09-09-2024 21:05
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Collected my ticket today from the Box Office and picked up a BFI Programme for Sep-Oct at the same time. I note in the back of this there is a note about Standby Tickets as follows: "A limited number of tickets are available for sold-out shows 30 minutes before each performance. Tickets may be limited to two per visitor." If any Horizon member missed out on the initial release of tickets, it might be worth turning up on the day and trying to get one of these ? |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 27-09-2024 15:35
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Collected my ticket today from the Box Office and picked up a BFI Programme for Sep-Oct at the same time. I note in the back of this there is a note about Standby Tickets as follows: "A limited number of tickets are available for sold-out shows 30 minutes before each performance. Tickets may be limited to two per visitor." If any Horizon member missed out on the initial release of tickets, it might be worth turning up on the day and trying to get one of these ? Hi thanks, I think you have the queue up for each showing,so queue up twice. That's the impression when I rang up, so I'm going to ring again. It's about £40 to go by trains and buses. Also lady said on the phone that was the quickest selling tickets and the "spares" on the day are usually cancellations. So I think no tickets or if lucky ,couple? I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 28-09-2024 12:32
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Collected my ticket today from the Box Office and picked up a BFI Programme for Sep-Oct at the same time. I note in the back of this there is a note about Standby Tickets as follows: "A limited number of tickets are available for sold-out shows 30 minutes before each performance. Tickets may be limited to two per visitor." If any Horizon member missed out on the initial release of tickets, it might be worth turning up on the day and trying to get one of these ? Hi thanks, I think you have the queue up for each showing,so queue up twice. That's the impression when I rang up, so I'm going to ring again. It's about £40 to go by trains and buses. Also lady said on the phone that was the quickest selling tickets and the "spares" on the day are usually cancellations. So I think no tickets or if lucky ,couple? I may have good news for you OracVZen - a friend of mine just mentioned on his Facebook page that he had 2 spares and I've messaged to see if he still has one and if so can I put the 2 of you in touch and now awaiting his reply. Are you on Facebook? Otherwise I can give him your email address to contact you... |
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 28-09-2024 12:49
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See my update to the opening post for further news... Also, do let Horizon know who is going to be there next Saturday - I'll be there with daughter Natalie, Travisina aka Jackie Emery, and Judith Smith (formerly Cross - David Maloney's production secretary for Seasons 2 & 3 and without whose support fandom might not have got off the ground in the way it did.) |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 28-09-2024 18:22
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SupremeCommanderDiane wrote: ↑ Collected my ticket today from the Box Office and picked up a BFI Programme for Sep-Oct at the same time. I note in the back of this there is a note about Standby Tickets as follows: "A limited number of tickets are available for sold-out shows 30 minutes before each performance. Tickets may be limited to two per visitor." If any Horizon member missed out on the initial release of tickets, it might be worth turning up on the day and trying to get one of these ? Hi thanks, I think you have the queue up for each showing,so queue up twice. That's the impression when I rang up, so I'm going to ring again. It's about £40 to go by trains and buses. Also lady said on the phone that was the quickest selling tickets and the "spares" on the day are usually cancellations. So I think no tickets or if lucky ,couple? I may have good news for you OracVZen - a friend of mine just mentioned on his Facebook page that he had 2 spares and I've messaged to see if he still has one and if so can I put the 2 of you in touch and now awaiting his reply. Are you on Facebook? Otherwise I can give him your email address to contact you... AHH thank you, email be great thank you i don't really use Facebook. I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 28-09-2024 19:14
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SupremeCommanderDiane wrote: ↑ See my update to the opening post for further news... Also, do let Horizon know who is going to be there next Saturday - I'll be there with daughter Natalie, Travisina aka Jackie Emery, and Judith Smith (formerly Cross - David Maloney's production secretary for Seasons 2 & 3 and without whose support fandom might not have got off the ground in the way it did.) If I get that ticket I see you and your daughter again, that would be great. |
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| Steve White |
Posted on 29-09-2024 19:31
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I was lucky enough to get a ticket for this next weekend. I'm a regular when it comes to the Dr Who BFI events, and if this is half as good as those we are in for a real treat. |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 02-10-2024 13:18
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Alpha Grade Posts: 5885 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hi all, I'm coming, yippee. Thanks to the herculanean efforts of The Supreme Commander, (Dianne) sourcing a ticket for me and Robert for the ticket. Many thanks See you all there. OVZ I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 03-10-2024 08:23
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Alpha Grade Posts: 5885 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hi, is any staying Friday, Saturday or both nights? OVZ I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 03-10-2024 08:27
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Are we going to be wearing badges with online name? E.g OracVZen, for me I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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| dodgyville |
Posted on 04-10-2024 00:03
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Please share lots of event reports for those of us unable to attend! |
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| EagleTen |
Posted on 04-10-2024 09:56
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I hope every one of you lucky ladies and gents that managed to secure a ticket for tomorrow’s event of the year (Taylor Swift…Pah! ), have the most incredible time… The first to view a couple of remastered episodes, and maybe even get to meet some of the legendary crew…it will an amazing day! Enjoy this unique moment in Blake’s 7 history… |
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| SupremeCommanderDiane |
Posted on 04-10-2024 12:00
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I hope every one of you lucky ladies and gents that managed to secure a ticket for tomorrow’s event of the year (Taylor Swift…Pah! ), have the most incredible time…The first to view a couple of remastered episodes, and maybe even get to meet some of the legendary crew…it will an amazing day! Enjoy this unique moment in Blake’s 7 history… Had you been trying to get a ticket? (Or is anyone else hoping to find one at the last minute?) I've just today heard from a friend with a ticket who is unwell and looking to re-home it (£15) so thought I'd ask here before she contacts the box office to return it - first come first served... |
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| OracVZen |
Posted on 06-10-2024 15:02
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Alpha Grade Posts: 5885 Joined: 18.01.22 |
Hi all I started a new thread about the day In conventions and meets OVZ I plan to live forever,or die trying.
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