Here in the US, there are at least four conventions a year, most within reasonable flying or driving distance from a large population. Jared and Jensen usually come in quickly for a day, share their wonderful stories and irresistible personalities, and then they’re off in a flash, back to work the next day. With an international con (unless it’s Canada), that’s not possible. The only successful international con so far has been Asylum in the UK, held during the filming break, and this is the first year they’re getting both Jensen and Jared.
I was contacted by Raluca and Vichi, two fans from Romania who have been spreading the good word about Supernatural in their country for some time now. They have gotten together with Italian fans, and a Jus In Bello convention is being planned in the spring of 2010 in Italy. They are just getting started and looking for a sponsor, but have gotten plenty of fan support. They started an online petition, and have gotten messages from other fans in Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Greece. Vichi even shared these words she got from a fan in Hungary, ones that reflect the feelings of many of the fans there so far:
The last summer, my plan was I go to England in the Asylum, but Jared canceled and my team canceled too this program. I was really disappointed, but now, my friend going to the 3rd Asylum where Jensen and Jared will be. But I can't go cause I lost my job and I haven't enough money. And I think, England is very rich. So, my dream that I meet with characters of Supernatural, but I don't go to USA or England or Australia. You're idea is great,so I want help for you, that this idea will become true and we'll have a East or South European Convention.
This wasn’t the only person who had a story like this. I’ve read several in fact. Times are tough and the expense of going to other countries, not to mention visa issues, is really hard on these fans. Going to a convention is just not a reality. Another effort just like this is taking place in Argentina as well. The South American fans have started a petition too, hoping that a convention in their part of the world will offer “a dream come true.”
Article comments
1 - Julie
That Impala is sweet!!! I'm sure Dean would be proud!
Reading your post, I couldn't help but to think just how awesome this fandom really is. To have people all around the globe to sign petitions, to get together like Europe and South American are doing... that is just plain awesomness!!! I hope with all of my heart that they get their conventions: devoted fans like them deserve only the best (the best meaning the boys).
I am so proud of being in this fandom! I've never been in a group of people (who by the way are from all around the globe meaning that we don't even know eachother by face only by name and writing) this close together!
So in the end this is good news for a Thursday morning! And yay for new episodes!!! I seriously cannot wait to read your reviews Alice! Have a good Thursday and a good weekend!
2 - Vichi
Hi Alice,
First of all, thank you so much for your support, it means a lot to us. We sure hope that our dream will come true, at least we will fight till the end to accomplish it.
Second, thank a lot for the clips, they are awesome!There is another one, simply incredible! You can find it here.
Can't wait for this episode, and just like you, I will wait to see what Kripke has in store for us, I bet is something great!
3 - Emma
Hey Alice,
Thanks for mentioning our All Hell Breaks Loose convention, it was amazing and all three guests had the fans in stitches. The URL link has my report of Day 1 if anyone is interested in reading it. AHBL may be over but fans are already planning for Part 2. Maybe next year we can bring out Jim Beaver, who wrote a fantastic letter to the Australian fans he was so wanting to meet.
Lots of Love
Emma
4 - Mal
That Impala is a '68. It's very pretty though. :)
5 - Alice Jester
Actually yes, it is a 68 Impala. That was a typo on my part, probably because I'm used to writing "67" Impala so much in my reviews. Still, it's very pretty, and does the show some big justice. I'm in awe over the end result.
6 - Kate
Are you coming to Asylum or do we need to find a way to report to you so you can do a write up? Practically the whole cast seems to be due there.
7 - Alice Jester
Kate - As much as I'd love to come to Asylum (I do have relatives in England), I can't. Send me the reports through the contact us section on my personal site (follow the url next to my name), and I'd be happy to publish them there and on this blog too. It sounds like it's going to be a great time!
8 - Shauna Michelle Ried
Hey Sharkboy!!!! I LOVE U SO MUCH!!!!!!!! Do u love me. I SAW your abs on the computer photos of u on the computer. And u r so handsome/cute. I also sing your song "Dream" and i sound just like u. Good luck in the next episode that u make. And dont forget that,I LOVE U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!