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.
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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.
PHOTO TAKING POLICY AT THIS CONVENTION
We know that taking photos makes the convention even more fun and we thought it would be a good idea to share our photo taking policies for you before you arrive at the convention so you can prepare. In the auditorium, photo taking is encouraged, but only from your seat. It is unfair to run up to the stage and block the view of others who have paid for reserved seats in front of you. Even if there are empty seats, patrons must sit in the seats they paid for to be fair to everyone. Due to fire marshall regulations everyone must be seated during performances. Please also be courteous to your neighbors when taking pictures. Photo taking is not allowed during autographing sessions nor during the photo ops. Only those people who have autograph tickets may come up to get autographs. At the Gold Exclusive Parties and Breakfast: photo taking is encouraged when the guests arrive (but only from your seats). After a sufficient time for all to get their photos we ask that your cameras be placed down so the celebrities can enjoy their time at the two food functions. Thank you for understanding the need to have these few rules so everyone is safe and has fun.
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!
In the event of convention cancellations or date changes Creation Entertainment is not responsible for patrons' costs involving travel or hotel accommodations or any other non convention ticket expenses.
Advance ticket sales are generally turned off early to mid-week of the week of the events. Tickets, if they are not sold out, are sold at the convention of course.
Comic book and entertainment fans owe much to the legendary JACK KIRBY, the revered talent who co-created the Marvel mythology and made many early appearances with us, among his most devoted followers. Although his passing never allowed Jack to see the amazing success of his characters in film we do know that his appearances at conventions always brought down the house!
It is always great when we can personally thank a performer for an absolutely beautifully done job and that was just the treat when John Noble appeared in Feb of 2013 wrapping up his epic FRINGE series, one of our all-time favorite shows!
The beautiful and talented Alfre Woodard graced her stages to reminisce about her appearance in Star Trek as Lily in the movie Star Trek: First Contact, but of course she is best known for being an Academy Award and Grammy nominated actress as well as having an incredible 17 Emmy nominations (winning four).
Our Vegas Star Trek Convention is ALWAYS full of surprises! Sir Patrick Stewart joins William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in this once in a lifetime moment! We're glad we were there!
In 2006, space pioneers, astronauts Wally Schirra and Alan Bean, guested at Grand Slam: it was an honor!
Photo Credit: David Livingston
Three of the most popular actors on the planet graced our stages along with their The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn director: Bill Condon, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner helped us make history at an official gan gathering done in conjunction with the press junket and in association with Summit Entertainment.
Our first convention program in 1971, ticket prices were $1.50 a day and our special guest was legendary comic artist superstar Jim Steranko!
We even had time to publish 6 issues of a popular comic art fanzine called Infinity when we were teenagers. Back in the days before the internet, printed fanzines and conventions helped keep fandom connected.
When we ran The Official STAR WARS Convention we brought in Gene Roddenberry as a surprise and this moment in time was a true highlight. Gene was a great mentor of ours and he is always in our thoughts, especially when we gather for our Official STAR TREK Conventions.
LOST was one of the great TV series of all-time and we were proud to be an official licensee for the show. Here three of the stars, Ian Somerhalder, Evangeline Lilly and Naveen Andrews, grace our stages in a Creation Convention appearance.
Two of our most popular celebrity guests from the Stargate franchise making their only Creation appearance together on stage: Michael Shanks and Amanda Tapping! We love following their careers post Stargate and look forward to enjoying their work for years to come!
How's this for cool? Arnold as THE Terminator at our Official T-2 Convention, an awesome occasion!
A VERY special moment in Creation History
BILL SHATNER & LEONARD NIMOY toasting the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek on the exact day, 4 decades later, that the original series began its TV run! Taken in Chicago at Creation's Salute to Star Trek's 40th! Thanks, Bill and Leonard for being such a big part of Creation Entertainment! Who would have thought that as kids that watched classic Trek, that one day we'd be working with these show biz legends!
History is made again at Creation when LEONARD NIMOY passes the ceremonial "#1 Vulcan" tee-shirt to the new Mr. Spock ZACHARY QUINTO. It all happened in front of the audience at Grand Slam XVI. Creation Conventions: it is ALL about making wonderful memories like this!
Superstar Legend Jack Nicholson made the "Creation" scene, a definite ultra-cool moment in our 40 plus year history!
Growing up watching THE AVENGERS was a particular joy so when Patrick Macnee joined the Creation line-up of stars it was a joyous occasion for us and his many fans!
It's never happened before or after but it was another of our proudest moments: having four STAR TREK Captains share the stage. Let's hope we can pull it off again some day and add a few more?
Long-time Creation friend (and early fan attendee turned superstar producer) DEAN DEVLIN brought along friends Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer to one of our shows. Dean is currently behind one of TV's greatest shows LEVERAGE!
There's no better time than seeing J & J live on stage: they are fantastic and we love being able to present them to our fellow Supernatural fans! Make your plans to be part of the fun!
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 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.
Creation Entertainment's
SALUTE TO SUPERNATURAL
Chicago, IL
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
October 25-27, 2013
Westin O'Hare
6100 River Road
Rosemont, IL
Times: Because our schedules are dependent upon guest flights and itineraries and these are not known until much closer to the convention it is impossible to give accurate times earlier. As a generalization, however, we have a pre-registration (not a necessity, but a convenience) from 9 pm to 11 pm on the night prior to the convention where we give all full weekend attendees their credentials so they don't have to wait again. The vendors room is also open.
For those traveling in to conventions please note that sometimes guests appear later in the day Sunday and events can continue until the late afternoon or early evening with autographing sometimes running later than that.
Generally Saturday and Sunday hours begin at approximately 9 am and run until approximately 7 pm with autographs to follow. Please note that this is a generalization and accurate times are posted close to the convention. Thanks and enjoy your stay with us!
For those traveling to the convention please note that we potentially will have some guests appearing Sunday late afternoon (although not Jensen and Jared if their schedules remain as they have been in the past). In order not to miss anyone kindly make appropriate plans if possible. Thanks!
Thank you to ALL for making the 2012 Chicago gathering a sold out smash hit! Chicago is the city that started it all for our Salute to Supernatural Conventions and we're coming back in 2013 with a jam-packed event you will LOVE! Make your plans to join the fun, simply stated it won't be the same without YOU! And don't forget that EVERY ticket holder is guaranteed a seat in the theatre. Unlike every other major fan convention, at Creation events you don't have to worry about getting in to see the stars and events you want to see: no worrying, no waiting, no hassles: just a great way to spend your vacation! We appreciate your support and that's why we want you to know about "The Creation Difference!"
Jensen Ackles
Dean Winchester
Appearing Sunday
Jared Padalecki
Sam Winchester
Appearing Sunday
Misha Collins
Castiel
Appearing Saturday
Mark Sheppard
Crowley
Appearing Saturdays
Richard Speight, Jr.
"The Trickster" and Gabriel
Appearing Saturday and Sunday
Matt Cohen
Young John Winchester
Appearing Saturday
Sebastian Roche
Balthazar
Appearing Saturday
Mark Pellegrino
Lucifier/Nick
Appearing Saturday
Julie McNiven
Anna Milton
Appearing Friday
Samantha Smith
Mary Winchester
Appearing Friday
OSRIC CHAU
Kevin Tran of Supernatural
Appearing Friday
With more guests to be announced...
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!
HERE ARE SOME FANTASTIC PHOTOS FROM A RECENT CONVENTION!
Here's some fantastic photos from previous Creation Salutes Supernatural Conventions taken by one of our attendees, Tonya Howell. Check it out and join us to make some great memories!
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Ah, lucky Chicago! The Karaoke Kings, Richard Speight, Jr. and Matt Cohen, have decreed that of all cities it is the one that started it all for our Salute to Supernatural Conventions that will have a different KARAOKE KINGS PARTY theme than all the others!
Seeing that our Chicago event comes so close to HALLOWEEN The Kings have decided upon a scary theme for their party... so get the prepping going as each new Karaoke Party has been bigger and better than the last!
Best of all, this party is FREE to all! Come enjoy!
THE "SUPERNATURAL" COSTUME CONTEST
Here's an opportunity for you to show your creative talents by entering our famous Costume Competition. Held on Saturday, come dressed as any Supernatural character (or make up your own) and vie for audience applause and great prizes including a $250 gift certificate. Good Luck!
THE SATURDAY NIGHT COCKTAIL PARTY & SUPERNATURAL CENTERPIECE CONTEST
Our Saturday Night Parties are always a smash! This exclusive for GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS event (there simply is no other way in) is a great way to relax and enjoy after the day's activities. Join fellow fans from around the world and a hot DJ for dancing, the party is also attended by many of our special celebrity guests. Fans can show off their love of SUPERNATURAL creatively is by entering our famous themed CENTERPIECE CONTEST which takes place at the party and is usually judged by our celebrities. Create a centerpiece that touches the hearts of our judges 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! Our party guests are escorted table to table to meet all attendees. You are invited to take pictures of the guests as they enter and then asked to put your cameras away so the celebrities can also have some fun! A cash bar is offered for those that want beverages. Tentative celebrity guests include MISHA COLLINS, MATT COHEN, RICHARD SPEIGHT JR., MARK SHEPPARD, MARK PELLEGRINO and SEBASTIAN ROCHE so you know this is gonna be off the hook!
THE SUPERNATURAL FAN MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST
One of the coolest highlights of the convention is the running of fan produced Music Videos honoring SUPERNATURAL, its themes and characters. If you are a talented video editor now is your chance to show off your creativity and vie for prizes at The Creation Salute to Supernatural Convention Tour 2013.
Rules: one music video about SUPERNATURAL 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. Please tell us which specific convention the music video is for and send In your video using order confirmation or signature required in order to know if it has arrived. We do not announce winners until the event.
Note: Due to the high volume of entries for our Music Video Contests, we are forced to limit entries to those people actually attending the specific show they are entering for. You do not have to be present for the actual showing of your video, but you must claim your award on site before the end of the weekend or your award will be forfeited. URGENT: PLEASE NOTE THAT COMPETITION CLOSES FORTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL OPENING CONVENTIONS, NO EXCEPTIONS! PLEASE NOTE that we are also looking for entries to introduce our supporting cast members so please keep that in mind too!
SEND ENTRIES TO:
Creation Entertainment
SUPERNATURAL Music Video Contest
217 South Kenwood St.
Glendale, CA 91205
THE SALUTE TO SUPERNATURAL VENDORS AREA
Look out because we have tons of cool official SUPERNATURAL licensed products to offer attendees! There will be official photographs shot from studio source, great t-shirts and apparel, jewelry, mugs and glassware, banners and posters, books and magazines, autographed items, and more! This is THE place to be for Supernatural collectors!
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SPECIAL 5% OFF OF AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHTS FOR THOSE
COMING TO THE CONVENTION, click here for details...
Make sure to be on our FREE SUPERNATURAL fan
EMAIL BULLETIN LIST to get the latest updates.
Please place this at your site linking back to www.buysupernatural.com Thanks!
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA:
Join our Salute to Supernatural Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/8078672420
Follow us on Twitter for Salute to Supernatural Convention updates:
http://twitter.com/creationent
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!
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!
NOTE: You may buy Photo Op and Autograph tickets before buying an Admission ticket, but you need an Admission Ticket in order to use the Photo Op and Autograph tickets. Please buy an Admission ticket as soon as you can as we can never guarantee Admission tickets won't sell out before the show. Join our Free Email list to get updates on ticket availability.
GOLD WEEKEND PACKAGE - SOLD OUT(Click for details)
SILVER/PREFERRED PACKAGE - SOLD OUT(Click for details)
SINGLE DAY PREFERRED SEATING
Here is the best way to attend any single day(s) of the convention. You get a reserved seat, yours come and go all day, in the main theatre where you will see all the stars and events of the day. Of course you also have access to the vendors room and the Friday Night Karaoke Koncert. You also get to pick out your actual seat when you are ordering!
FRIDAY PREFERRED SEATING: $50
SATURDAY PREFERRED SEATING: $65
SUNDAY PREFERRED SEATING: $90
Please note that preferred single day seating does not include
autographs and/or photo ops and those must be ordered separately if desired.
ADDITIONAL TICKETING OPTIONS INCLUDING SINGLE-DAY GENERAL ADMISSION AND GENERAL ADMISSION WEEKEND WILL BE ANNOUNCED AS WE GET CLOSER. PLEASE NOTE THAT GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN LIMITED QUANTITY. PLEASE BE ON OUR FREE EMAIL LIST SO YOU ARE ADVISED OF NEW TICKET OPTION LAUNCHES!
ADMISSION TICKET PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTO OPS and these must be purchased separately below or at the convention (if not sold out). Thanks!
NOTE: You may buy Photo Op and Autograph tickets before buying an Admission ticket, but you need an Admission Ticket in order to use the Photo Op and Autograph tickets. Please buy an Admission ticket as soon as you can as we can never guarantee Admission tickets won't sell out before the show. Join our Free Email list to get updates on ticket availability.
We know that many fans like to give gifts to both Jared and Jensen and we feel this is a lovely gesture. However, since both stars are on tight schedules, it's impossible to accommodate the large amounts of gifts and we do not have an adequate system to accept them at locations at so many different venues. Therefore, we are offering the following addresses for fans to send gifts to the celebrities:
Jensen Ackles
c/o Management 360
9111 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
and
Jared Padalecki
c/o Industry Entertainment
955 S. Carrillo Dr.
3rd Floor
LA, CA 90048
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. Photography is not allowed during the autograph sessions.
Here is the incredibly rare chance to get an in person autograph from the sensational stars of SUPERNATURAL. These stars will sign any item you bring from home or buy at the convention. There will be tons of great photographs and other collectibles available at the convention that will be suitable for signing purposes. If you have autographs included in the ticket packages you have purchased and you want more than one autograph per celebrity you can purchase them here and then get all your signatures from that celebrity at the same (first) time you are called up.
JENSEN ACKLES $99 -SOLD OUT (Sunday)
JARED PADALECKI $99 -SOLD OUT (Sunday)
MISHA COLLINS $50 (Saturday)
RICHARD SPEIGHT, JR. $25 (Saturday and Sunday) Richard's autograph is not included in any ticket packages and must be ordered separately
MATT COHEN $25 (Saturday) Matt's autograph is not included in any ticket packages and must be ordered separately
SEBASTIAN ROCHE $30 (Saturday)
MARK PELLEGRINO $35 (Saturday)
MARK SHEPPARD $35 (Saturday)
JULIE McNIVEN $20 (Friday)
SAMANTHA SMITH $20 (Friday)
OSRIC CHAU $25 (Friday)
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.
Note: 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 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. LIMIT OF TWO FANS PER PHOTO-OP, NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE! TWO FANS CAN BE IN THE PHOTO OP FOR THE PRICE OF ONE PHOTO OP TICKET.
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.
Please order photo ops early to avoid a sell-out which always happens at every Supernatural Convention where Jensen and Jared appear!
JENSEN ACKLES $129 (Sunday) Available in a limited number
JARED PADALECKI $129 (Sunday) Available in a limited number
MISHA COLLINS $80 (Saturday)
RICHARD SPEIGHT, JR. $45 (Saturday and Sunday)
MATT COHEN $45 (Saturday and Sunday)
SEBASTIAN ROCHE $50 (Saturday)
MARK PELLEGRINO $50 (Saturday)
MARK SHEPPARD $50 (Saturday)
JULIE McNIVEN $40 (Friday)
SAMANTHA SMITH $40 (Friday)
OSRIC CHAU $40 (Friday)
GROUP-PHOTO-OPS: AWESOME FUN!
"The Supernatural Superstar Sandwich" YOU with JENSEN ACKLES and JARED PADALECKI: $249 Always sells out quickly! (Sunday)
THE TRIO OF BADDIES (though we love them!) MARK PELLEGRINO, MARK SHEPPARD, SEBASTIAN ROCHE and YOU! $149 Limited Availability (Saturday)
M&M DUO PHOTO: MISHA AND MARK PELLEGRINO: Another cool pairing and two of our favorite guests! $129
Richard Speight Jr. & Matt Cohen (Friday Night and Saturday): There are TWO different photo ops with these stars and your ticket will be good for either, just show up with your PDF ticket and you can get a photo op at either posing. On Friday Night the guys will be in their Karaoke Kings Kostmes which has generally been ultra-cool 60's wear. On Saturday the two stars are dressed in their "normal" convention appearance attire. $69
Westin O'Hare
6100 River Road
Rosemont, IL
Stay overnight and enjoy! The beautiful Westin O'Hare is sure to please: convenient, comfortable, and relaxing! Featuring complimentary shuttle service from the airport, a great restaurant and bar and within short walking distance to fast food and other restaurants, an indoor pool and gym, and a fan friendly staff!
The hotel offers special lower than normal room rates of $139.00 per night to those with the convention.
Call 888-627-8517 using code name CEJ24A to get this special rate.
or link to:https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/CEJ24A
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.
DEALERS:
A schedule will be posted as we get closer to the event.
All guests and scheduling is tentative and subject to change.
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.
In the unlikely event of a cancellation of the convention, or a date change, Creation Entertainment is not responsible for refunding airfare or any other costs other than the payments made directly to Creation Entertainment for ticketing. Also in the unlikely event, due to weather, transit issues or last minute illness or other reason given by celebrity, an advertised guest does not make their appearance at the convention, Creation Entertainment is not responsible for any refunds other than separate specific to the guest autograph tickets or photo op tickets. In the extremely rare chance that a guest does not finish his or her autographs or photo ops (which has only happened in a hand full of cases over 40 plus years, always due to something out of our control) Creation Entertainment will only be responsible for the refund of the separate autograph or photo op ticket.
Updated: May 21, 2013