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 other conventions and we really feel for those great fans who have lost their ticket money and upset travel plans.
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 fan 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!
The impeccable Ricardo Montalban created Star Trek's most popular villian as Khan but in person he truly was one of a kind and his two appearances for us were definitely amongst the most memorable! He is sorely missed by all Trekkers and was indeed a Hollywood classic himself!
Gracious and supportive to us as ever William Shatner made sure first time Creation guest star Joan Collins (in her only convention appearance) was comfortable on stage, reunited decades after their ultra-popular classic Trek appearance together!
As promised, a seat for all! Here's a scene of the amazing theatre we used for years for our Las Vegas Star Trek Convention. At Creation shows: no waiting and worrying about seeing the stars!
Pretty Cool we'd say to have welcomed the ultra talented Elijah Wood as Creation promoted several Official LORD OF THE RINGS events. We can't wait to do it all again for the new films!
Here's some shots of Leonard Nimoy's last convention appearance (courtesy of Paul Harvath), taken at our Chicago 2011 Official STAR TREK Convention. Thank You Leonard for your three decade association with Creation: we've loved every minute of presenting you to your adoring fans (of which we number ourselves!):
Leonard Nimoy's emotional farewell to Star Trek Conventions: 2011 Chicago
These guys are HILARIOUS on stage together and we love having them at our events: true superstars of the genre: Jonathan Frakes (now busy directing) and Brent Spiner!
Online tickets have been taken off sale.
Now tickets listed as available on this website can be purchased at the door.
The Vampire Diaries
Official Convention
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Sat. & Sun with pre-registration Friday Night.
APRIL 13-14, 2013
The Rio Suites Hotel
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE DOING PRE-REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY APRIL 12 in the evening. This is not a necessity but a convenience for those attending the convention the entire weekend. At pre-registration (which GENERALLY starts at 9 pm and runs until 11 pm) we give out schedules, credentials, and wristbands so attendees do not have to worry about waiting on line during the actual convention day. The vendors room is also usually open for sales and browsing. It is a great way, also, to meet new friends who share a love of the series and its stars!
Look out as television's sensationally hot hit seriesTHE VAMPIRE DIARIES comes to the entertainment capital of the world, fabulous LAS VEGAS! We are going to have the biggest line-up of stars yet, headlined by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, and our hotel location, The Rio Suites Hotel, is amazing! You will LOVE the super-large suite rooms, the fantastic selection of restaurants, buffets and bars, the exciting casino and its in the sky Masquerade show, and of course a state of the art theatre (featuring a built in stage)!
The romantic and suspenseful drama of the CW'sThe Vampire Diaries has given television viewers fantastic new stars that have seductively garnered a worldwide following of passionate fans. For well over 40 years Creation Entertainment has been "on the road" presenting the very best in fan conventions. Founded in 1971 by two sci-fi and comic book fans, Creation Entertainment brings audiences the live excitement of meeting the performers we all love to watch to cities throughout North America. Following in the footsteps of Creation Conventions dedicated to Supernatural and so many more, we are thrilled to add The Vampire Diaries to this prestigious list.
Make your plans NOW to be part of the action of The Official Convention Tour hitting LAS VEGAS for the very first time: we promise a professionally run event mixed with our fannish side as well. The perfect combination for providing YOU with the time of your life! And don't forget the famous "Creation difference": we do not sell ONE ticket above the amount of seating in the main theatre so EVERYONE who buys any admission ticket sees ALL THE STARS on stage! No waiting on line to get into the theatre, no worries, all at a price that beats all other forms of live entertainment!
IAN SOMERHALDER
Damon Salvatore
Appearing Saturday
PAUL WESLEY
Stefan Salvatore
Appearing Saturday
ZACH ROERIG
Matt Donovan
Appearing Sunday
MICHAEL TREVINO
Tyler Lockwood
Appearing Sunday
TORREY DeVITTO
Dr. Meredith Fell
Appearing Saturday
NATHANIEL BUZOLIC
Kol
Appearing Sunday
SEAN FARIS
Ben McKittrick
Appearing Saturday
CHARLIE BEWLEY
Recurring character Vaughn,
member of the Five
Appearing Saturday
and Sunday
RICK WORTHY
Rudy Hopkins
Appearing Saturday
SEBASTIAN ROCHE
Mikael
Appearing Sunday
ARIELLE KEBBEL
Lexi Branson
Appearing Saturday
April 10, 2013: We have been advised that Steven R. McQueen will be filming this weekend and will not be able to make his appearance. We have booked three additional guests for the show: Rick Worthy (Rudy Hopkins), Sebastian Roche (Mikael) and Arielle Kebbel (Lexi Branson). Rick and Arielle are appearing Saturday, Sebastian is appearing Sunday. Those with Steven R. McQueen autograph tickets and/or photo op tickets: bring the computer generated tickets to registration and we will exchange them for a voucher good for any other tickets or Creation merchandise at the convention. If you would prefer a refund send THE VOUCHER to our office within one month of the close of the show. Send to: Creation Entertainment, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205 Attention: Ed.
February 1, 2013: New star of The Vampire Diaries, Charlie Bewley, will be taking the place of previously announced Caspar Zafar who is unable to be with us. Those with SEPARATE Caspar Zafar autograph and/or photo op tickets and/or the duo photo op of Caspar and Nathaniel should bring their scannable e-ticket to the convention where they will get a voucher good for use towards any other autograph ticket, photo op ticket, or merchandise. If you prefer you can send the VOUCHER to our office within one month of the close of the convention for a refund. Send it to: Creation, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205. Attention: Ed
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HERE ARE SOME FANTASTIC PHOTOS FROM A RECENT CONVENTION!
Here are some cool photos taken at our recent San Francisco TVD convention. A fantastic time was had by all including the stars! Join us to make some memories of your own. (Along with star photos we have some sample photo ops with some of the fans in attendance!)
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THE HILLYWOOD SHOW RETURNS IN 2013!
The Hillywood Show® is the brainchild of internet celebrities, sister duo Hilly and Hannah. Known for their unique and imaginative entertainment and genre parodies including one for THE VAMPIRE DIARIES which has received approval and recognition from many of the shows actors and millions of fans worldwide. THE HILLYWOOD SHOW® has nearly 70,000,000 views on YouTube.
Hilly and Hannah will be on hand during the convention to moderate our guest panels, host the Saturday Night festive Vampire Ball, and welcome all attendees to the celebration. They will be, in costume, as Katherine and Caroline, as seen in their parody, to help the experience of The Vampire Diaries Convention come to life! They are tons of fun!
Be sure to grab a memorable photo with them and, also, an autographed copy of VAMPIRE DIARIES PARODY by THE HILLYWOOD SHOW® on DVD, exclusive only to the convention.
Currently, Hilly & Hannah are working with Peter Facinelli and MyISH. The girls have, also, partnered with Los Angeles-based television production company, Creature Films, for a Hillywood Variety Show for Television.
Visit their popular web site at- www.TheHillywoodShow.com
The Hillywood Show will just be hosting Saturday and Saturday Night at this particular convention.
A VERY special half hour event is planned exclusively for our Gold Weekend Patrons! Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley join forces for what is sure to be a memorable time and it ONLY happens for our amazing Gold Weekend Patrons! Another reason to "go gold" for this incredible weekend of fun! Of course both of these stars will be on stage alone for their regular convention appearances on Saturday, this EXTRA event is just something added as a bonus for our Gold Patrons.
WARNER BROS. PRESS RELEASE
Here is the very cool press release from Warner Bros. Consumer Products announcing our convention tour! Click on the release to enlarge and read and thanks for supporting the events!
THE CREATION COSTUME PARADE
You know you wanna! The famous Creation Entertainment Costume Parade Competition is always a highlight of the convention. Set for SUNDAY 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!
TRIVIA CHALLENGE
Who out there is a "master of trivia" when it comes The Vampire Diaries. It is time to put that TVD-watching to profitable use by showing off in our fast-paced live gameshow where the last person standing goes home a big winner: up to $1750 is on the table! 90 players from our audience are selected so start cramming now (by re-watching your DVD sets cause we know you have those!).
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES FAN MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST
One of the coolest highlights of the convention is the running of fan produced Music Videos honoring THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, 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 Vampire Diaries: The Official Convention Tour 2012.
Rules: one music video about THE VAMPIRE DIARIES 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. All entries are due at Creation offices by FORTY DAYS BEFORE THE CONVENTION PLEASE with no exceptions. Thanks and good luck!
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. Also please note that we are looking for intro videos that involve our supporting actors, so please keep that in mind too!
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VAMPIRE DIARIES Music Video Contest
217 South Kenwood St.
Glendale, CA 91205
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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES AUCTIONS AT CREATION'S
AUCTION SITE!
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES LAS VEGAS
Q&A
(#1963) THE VAMPIRE DIARIES LAS VEGAS PAUL WESLEY 1/2 HOUR Q&A
MEET & GREETS
(#1970) THE VAMPIRE DIARIES LAS VEGAS SEAN FARIS/CHARLIE BEWLEY MEET
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!
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TICKET PRICING: We believe that our conventions are the greatest entertainment bargain around: full days of theatrically themed fun and nights filled with amazing celebrities, events, exclusive stuff, contests, parties, autographs and meeting fellow fans, many who become lasting friends. We thought it might be fun to compare our ticket prices to those of other events, so here goes (noting that many of the below shows only last a few hours at most). Tim McGraw and Faith Hill – $110.50 to $310.00And please don't compare Creation events to those giant "comicons" where the theatres can not accommodate a fraction of the ticket-buyers they sell to. Not only is it overly crowded and unpleasant, hard to get food and use the restrooms, but you can wait and wait and still not get into see the stars and/or panels you want to. Imagine flying thousands of miles to see a star and then not getting in: well it happens at these comicons all the time but at Creation Conventions EVERY patron with a ticket (any admission ticket) is guaranteed a seat in our theatres to see all the stars coming to the show. It's the "Creation Difference" we want you to know about. And while we are at it, when we get autographs of our favorite stars (we collect too) we want them done on nice professionally done glossy photos, licensed and struck directly from the studio images, all of which you will always have at Creation events! |
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 ADMISSION PACKAGE
The Vampire Diaries Comes to fabulous Las Vegas at the Rio Suites Hotel and YOU are invited to "Go Gold" for what will surely be a fantastic experience. Our famous Gold Packages are the most upscale way to attend the entire convention, here is what you get (and we expect our greatest line-up of TVD stars yet):
1) The absolute very best reserved seatings for daytime convention main auditorium events both days. Great for photographers too!
2) Complimentary in-person autographs with great guests including IAN SOMERHALDER, PAUL WESLEY, MICHAEL TREVINO, ZACH ROERIG, NATHANIEL BUZOLIC and SEAN FARIS. The value of these autographs if purchased separately is $240 so you can see why the Gold Package is such an outstanding offer! Take advantage of this deal and grab your seats today!
3) First for autographs done row by row. Gold does have its privileges!
4) Pre-Registration (a convenience, not a necessity) so once you get your admission credentials (before other patrons you don't have to wait again.
5) Complimentary admission to the famous Saturday Evening Decade Dance with celebrities in person and tons of fun. Hosted by The Hillywood Show and featuring Nathaniel Buzolic, Sean Faris and Charlie Bewley! An awesome night to enjoy! A TVD Centerpiece contest also takes place!
6) Admission to the vendors area!
7) A special exclusive panel just for our Gold Patrons featuring Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley! Awesome!
8) Ability to pick your own seat in the theatre (you'll see the floor plan when you order)
9) Collectible lanyard and credentials
$329
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
PREFERRED WEEKEND PACKAGES - SOLD OUT(Click for details...)
WEEKEND GENERAL ADMISSION
This is the most economical way to attend both days of the convention. This option does not include autographs, but does include a non-reserved seat in the main theatre and admission to the vendors room.
WEEKEND GENERAL ADMISSION:$59
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
SINGLE DAY PREFERRED ADMISSION
This is the best way to attend any ONE day of the convention. This option does not include autographs, but does include a reserved seat in the main theatre and admission to the vendors room.
SATURDAY PREFERRED ADMISSION: $65
SUNDAY PREFERRED ADMISSION: $50
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
SINGLE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
This is the most economical way to attend any ONE day of the convention. This option does not include autographs, but does include a non-reserved seat in the main theatre and admission to the vendors room on the day you are coming.
SATURDAY GENERAL ADMISSION: $40
SUNDAY GENERAL ADMISSION: $25
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
ADMISSION TICKET PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTO OPS and these must be purchased separately below or at the convention (if not sold out). Thanks!
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. Photography is not allowed during the autograph sessions.
Here's the rare chance to get an in-person hand-signed autograph by your favorite celebrity. We do autographing row by row for those that have them included in their packages followed by additional autograph tickets called by number. If autographs are part of your ticket package you can get any additional signatures you've purchased the first time you come up. You must bring an item for the celebrity to sign: you can bring something from home or purchase an officially licensed photograph or souvenir at the convention. The autograph tickets are available in limited supply, please order soon. THANKS!
IAN SOMERHALDER $65 -SOLD OUT (Saturday) Also, Signing on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons, others must purchase this autograph ticket if they want an in-person signature.
PAUL WESLEY $65 (Saturday) Signing on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons, others must purchase this autograph ticket if they want an in-person signature.
ZACH ROERIG $30 (Sunday) Signing on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons, others must purchase this autograph ticket if they want an in-person signature.
MICHAEL TREVINO $30 (Sunday) Signing on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons, others must purchase this autograph ticket if they want an in-person signature.
TORREY DeVITTO $30 (Saturday) Torrey's autograph is not part of any package and must be ordered separately.
NATHANIEL BUZOLIC $25 (Sunday) Nathaniel's autograph is included on a complimentary basis for Gold Weekend Patrons. For others, if autographs are wanted, tickets must be purchased separately.
SEAN FARIS $25 (Saturday) Sean's autograph is included on a complimentary basis for Gold Weekend Patrons. For others, if autographs are wanted, tickets must be purchased separately.
STEVEN R. McQUEEN $25 (Saturday) Please note that Steven's autograph is not part of any ticket pacakge and must be ordered separately.
CHARLIE BEWLEY $25 (Saturday and Sunday). This autograph is not part of any ticket package and must be purchased separately if desired.
RICK WORTHY $25 (Satruday)
SEBASTIAN ROCHE $25 (Sunday)
ARIELLE KEBBEL $25 (Saturday)
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
April 10, 2013: We have been advised that Steven R. McQueen will be filming this weekend and will not be able to make his appearance. We have booked three additional guests for the show: Rick Worthy (Rudy Hopkins), Sebastian Roche (Mikael) and Arielle Kebbel (Lexi Branson). Rick and Arielle are appearing Saturday, Sebastian is appearing Sunday. Those with Steven R. McQueen autograph tickets and/or photo op tickets: bring the computer generated tickets to registration and we will exchange them for a voucher good for any other tickets or Creation merchandise at the convention. If you would prefer a refund send THE VOUCHER to our office within one month of the close of the show. Send to: Creation Entertainment, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205 Attention: Ed.
February 1, 2013: New star of The Vampire Diaries, Charlie Bewley, will be taking the place of previously announced Caspar Zafar who is unable to be with us. Those with SEPARATE Caspar Zafar autograph and/or photo op tickets and/or the duo photo op of Caspar and Nathaniel should bring their scannable e-ticket to the convention where they will get a voucher good for use towards any other autograph ticket, photo op ticket, or merchandise. If you prefer you can send the VOUCHER to our office within one month of the close of the convention for a refund. Send it to: Creation, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205. Attention: Ed
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.
PHOTO OP TICKETS
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
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IAN SOMERHALDER $99 -SOLD OUT (Saturday)
PAUL WESLEY $99 (Saturday)
ZACH ROERIG $40 (Sunday)
MICHAEL TREVINO $40 (Sunday)
TORREY DeVITTO $40 (Saturday)
NATHANIEL BUZOLIC $40 (Sunday)
SEAN FARIS $45 (Saturday)
STEVEN R. McQUEEN $40 (Saturday)
CHARLIE BEWLEY $40 (Saturday and Sunday)
RICK WORTHY $45 (Satruday)
SEBASTIAN ROCHE $45 (Sunday)
ARIELLE KEBBEL $45 (Saturday)
GROUP PHOTO-OPS:
The famous "Sandwich" photo op with YOU in between Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. $229 We have been able to add a VERY few more which we expect to sell out quickly. (Saturday)
CO-STARS DUO PHOTO OP: Michael Trevino, Zach Roerig and YOU! $80 Sunday
CHARLIE/NATHANIEL DUO: You with CHARLIE BEWLEY and NATHANIEL BUZOLIC, very cool! $80 Sunday
THE HILLYWOOD SHOW CAST $30 (Saturday and Sunday)
Available tickets will be on sale only at the convention
April 10, 2013: We have been advised that Steven R. McQueen will be filming this weekend and will not be able to make his appearance. We have booked three additional guests for the show: Rick Worthy (Rudy Hopkins), Sebastian Roche (Mikael) and Arielle Kebbel (Lexi Branson). Rick and Arielle are appearing Saturday, Sebastian is appearing Sunday. Those with Steven R. McQueen autograph tickets and/or photo op tickets: bring the computer generated tickets to registration and we will exchange them for a voucher good for any other tickets or Creation merchandise at the convention. If you would prefer a refund send THE VOUCHER to our office within one month of the close of the show. Send to: Creation Entertainment, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205 Attention: Ed.
February 1, 2013: New star of The Vampire Diaries, Charlie Bewley, will be taking the place of previously announced Caspar Zafar who is unable to be with us. Those with SEPARATE Caspar Zafar autograph and/or photo op tickets and/or the duo photo op of Caspar and Nathaniel should bring their scannable e-ticket to the convention where they will get a voucher good for use towards any other autograph ticket, photo op ticket, or merchandise. If you prefer you can send the VOUCHER to our office within one month of the close of the convention for a refund. Send it to: Creation, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205. Attention: Ed
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Rio Suites Hotel
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV
The Rio hosts more than 2,500 suites, providing spectacular views of Las Vegas. Each suite offers more than 600 square feet of spacious luxury, including a separate dressing area, couch, 32 inch TV, table with chairs, in-suite refrigerator and safe. Offering free shuttle service to the famed Las Vegas Strip, The Rio features an exciting 120,000 square foot casino, four pools and a sensational spa. The Rio's in-residence shows are highlighted by the edgy comedy and magic of Penn & Teller and the world-famous Chippendales.
Nationally recognized for culinary excellence the hotel boasts 15 award-winning dining experiences sure to entice your taste buds. You'll enjoy international inspirations from the Mediterranean, Latin America and Asia, along with all-American favorites. VooDoo Steak & Lounge and Martorano's garner rave reviews while the Carnival World Buffet is continuously recognized as the best buffet in Vegas (with 300 dishes made daily and a new contemporary design).
The hotel offers over 60,000 square feet of shopping pleasure and the ongoing carnival atmosphere of the free Masquerade Show in the Sky. After the convention is over more fun awaits as The Rio is pumped for entertainment choices including i-Bar, the most cutting-edge ultralounge experience in the world. i-Bar is proud to host the exclusive debut of Microsoft Surface, a unique tabletop computing device with a 30-inch touch-responsive screen.
Room prices are a "sweet" deal too, especially if you reserve early before our special lower than normal priced room block is filled. Here are the current rates, make your plans now!
Please note that you may make reservations in the block at group rate until March 12th, 2013. After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only.
CALL CENTER (888)-746-6955 and refer to group code SRVAM3 or link to:
http://www.totalrewards.com/hotel-reservations?propCode=RLV&groupCode=SRVAM3
Here are our special rates:
TUE
04/09/13
$89.00
WED
04/10/13
$89.00
THU
04/11/13
$89.00
FRI
04/12/13
$115.00
SAT
04/13/13
$115.00
SUN
04/14/13
$89.00
MON
04/15/13
$89.00
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:
If you wish to sell at this convention, please write to asponsor@creationent.com for more details. If you carry The Vampire Diaries merchandise please note that ONLY LICENSED MERCHANDISE will be allowed for sale.
SCHEDULE
The Vampire Diaries
Official Convention in LAS VEGAS
April 12-14, 2013
Where’s What?
Theater: BRASILIA BALLROOM 4-7
Vendors: BRASILIA BALLROOM 1-2
Photo Ops: BRASILIA BALLROOM 3
Meet/ Greets: PALMA D Lobby Level
Founders Day Party: PAVILION 6-7
WELCOME TO EVERYONE!
Thanks for being with us! We really appreciate your visit and we want to make sure you have the absolute best time! With that in mind a few rules to keep everyone safe:
1) Photo taking from your seats only, do not rush the stage when guests appear.
2) PHOTO OPS are done on a first come/first taken basis, PLEASE be on time as they move very quickly and once over we cannot repeat. There is no special placement on the Photo Op line for any ticket holder, excepting Backstage VIPS who may go first.
3) Please have your items for signature out and ready during autograph sessions. Personalizations are at the discretion of the celebrities signing and/or may be affected by guest flights and other scheduling issues. You must bring something to have signed, either something from home or a photo or souvenir from the convention.
4) Our volunteers are here to help you and we thank them for doing so. However if you have an issue with ANYONE or ANYTHING please let us know during the convention so we can solve the problem. We can’t help out if you don’t tell us!
5) Please sit ONLY in the seat you paid for.
6) At the request of our guests, ABSOLUTELY no video or audiotaping PLEASE!
7) Please turn cell phones off and kindly refrain from talking when a speaker or event is on stage.
8) PHOTO OPS may be picked up in the photo op room when available, but not during a photo op session so we don’t interrupt the photographer.
9) ONLY ONE QUESTION MAY BE ASKED TO A CELEBRITY BY A FAN. PLEASE NO PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT YOURSELF, ASKING FOR HUGS, OR TELLING THEM WHY YOU LOVE THEM (that’s why we’re all here!).
10) During autographs we generally call row by row or by number. If you have trouble standing let us know, if you are in wheelchair or scooter please go with your row or by your number. THANKS!
OKAY, THAT’S IT: HAVE FUN! And, we LOVE to hear feedback: write to
asponsor@creationent.com or adam@creationent.com
Stay in touch at www.creationent.com
THANKS TO OUR VIP BACKSTAGE FOLKS: GET YOUR CREDENTIALS AT REGISTRATION AND HANG OUT BACKSTAGE DURING THE DAYTIME, BOTH DAYS! ENJOY & THANKS!
NOTE: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPUTER PRINTED OUT TICKETS FOR IAN SOMERHALDER SOLO PHOTO OP AND THE IAN AND PAUL DUO PHOTO OP PLEASE BRING THESE TICKETS TO REGISTRATION FRIDAY AFTER 10:30 PM, OR SATURDAY PRIOR TO THE PHOTO OPS AND HAVE THEM SCANNED WHERE WE WILL GIVE YOU HARD TICKETS WHICH WILL MAKE THE PHOTO OP PROCESS EASIER.
Friday, April 12, 2013
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Vendors Room Set-Up/Vendors Only
PRE-REGISTRATION: please note that this is a convenience for those coming the full weekend, not a necessity. You can register any time. At pre-registration we will give you your credentials and wristbands so you don’t have to wait again. You will also get the full schedule/program and the vendors room is open for first crack at souvenirs. Enjoy!
9 pm to 11 pm Vendors Room Open for all registered patrons
9:00 pm to 9:45 pm Gold Patrons Pre-Registration
9:45 pm to 10:30 pm Preferred Weekend Pre-Registration
10:30 pm to 11 pm General Admission Weekend Pre-Registration
Saturday, April 13, 2013
NOTE: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPUTER PRINTED OUT TICKETS FOR IAN SOMERHALDER SOLO PHOTO OP AND THE IAN AND PAUL DUO PHOTO OP PLEASE BRING THESE TICKETS TO REGISTRATION FRIDAY AFTER 10:30 PM, OR SATURDAY PRIOR TO THE PHOTO OPS AND HAVE THEM SCANNED WHERE WE WILL GIVE YOU HARD TICKETS WHICH WILL MAKE THE PHOTO OP PROCESS EASIER.
Note: in order to accommodate the shooting schedule of several of our guests, which was not known until this week, we had to extend the length of the convention day and have the later than usual panel tonight. We are sorry if anyone is inconvenienced by this but it was a necessity, especially with the added guests we were able to have at this show. Thank you for understanding.
9:15 am to 9:45 am Gold Patrons Pre-Registration, not a necessity, just a convenience. You can register anytime registration is open
9:15 am to 9:30 am Vendors Room Set-Up/Vendors Only
9:30 am to 7 pm Vendors Room Open
9:45 am to 10:15 am Preferred Weekend Pre-Registration, not a necessity, just a convenience.
10:15 am to 7 pm Registration Open for all
10:30 am Theatre Open for GOLD PATRONS ONLY
11 am Special 1/2 Hour PANEL with IAN SOMERHALDER and PAUL WESLEY, for GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS ONLY. Please show both your gold wristband and lanyard on way in. Thanks and enjoy!
----- 11:45 am Paul Wesley – Solo photo ops, there are some tickets available at registration for $99. Those with Ian’s private meet and greet tickets may go first.
----- Noon to 12:30 pm Ian – Private meet & greet for Twenty Lucky Fans. SOLD OUT, PALMA D ROOM, LOBBY LEVEL
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm AUTOGRAPHS with Charlie Bewley and Rick Worthy in the vendors area. Autograph tickets for Charlie and Rick are $25 each available at registration.
----- 12:45 pm Ian & Paul with YOU! – Duo photo ops, we have a few tickets left available at registration for $229
1:20 pm until approximately 2pm, in the Vendors Room, autographs with Torrey DeVitto, tickets available at registration for $30
1:30 pm THEATRE OPEN TO ALL PATRONS
1:50 pm Convention Welcome with your hosts The Hillywood Show and a screening of their popular The Vampire Diaries Parody. The Hillywood Show® is the brainchild of internet celebrities, sister duo Hilly and Hannah. THE HILLYWOOD SHOW® has nearly 70,000,000 views on YouTube. Visit their popular web site at- www.TheHillywoodShow.com
----- 2 pm: Ian Somerhalder – Solo photo ops SOLD OUT If you have a private meet and greet ticket with Paul Wesley you may go first.
2:10 pm Music Video Presentation
2:15 pm Charlie Bewley (Vaughn) Charlie will be appearing tomorrow as well
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm Paul Wesley – Private meet & greet for Twenty Lucky Fans. A few seats remain at $200, please see registration for availability. Palma D Room/ Lobby Level
----- 2:45 pm Photo Op with Charlie Bewley, tickets at registration for $40
3:00 pm Music Video Intro
3:05 pm The Guest Starring Ladies of TVD: Arielle Kebbel (Lexi Branson) and Torrey DeVitto (Dr. Meredith Fell)
3:55 pm Music Video Intro
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm IAN SOMERHALDER and PAUL WESLEY ON STAGE!
5:00 pm ON ONE SIDE OF THE THEATRE: Autographing with Paul Wesley complimentary (and called row by row) for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons, followed by those with autograph tickets (we will call by number) which are available at registration for $65
----- 5 pm Photo Op with our hosts (in costume as Katherine and Caroline), tickets at registration for $30. Please get your photo op done and then come back for autographs if applicable.
----- 5:05 pm Photo Op with Torrey DeVitto, tickets at registration for $40
If your row or ticket number has been called for autographs you can join the appropriate line in the place where your other row members are and/or you can see the MC when you return and they will place you in the right area.
5:10 pm ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE THEATRE: Autographing with Ian Somerhalder, complimentary (and called row by row) for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons, followed by those with autograph tickets (we will call by number) which are now sold out.
----- 5:20 pm Photo Op with Sean Faris, tickets at registration for $45. Please get your photo op done and then come back for autographs if applicable. If your row has been called for autographs you can join the appropriate line in the place where your other row members are.
----- 5:40 pm Photo Op with Arielle Kebbel, tickets at registration for $40
Please get your photo op done and then come back for autographs if applicable. If your row has been called for autographs you can join the appropriate line in the place where your other row members are and/or you can see the MC when you return and they will place you in the right area.
5:45 pm IN THE BACK OF THE THEATRE: Autographs with Sean Faris, complimentary for Gold Weekend Patrons (we will call row by row) followed by those with his autograph ticket, available at registration for $25.
----- 6:10 pm Photo Op with Rick Worthy, tickets at registration for $40. If your row or ticket number has been called for autographs you can join the appropriate line in the place where your other row members are and/or you can see the MC when you return and they will place you in the right area.
6:20 PM: IN THE FRONT OF THE STAGE: autographs with Arielle Kebbel, (we will call by number, with PDF pre-bought tickets first). Autograph tickets are available at registration for $25.
7:30 pm The Vampire Diaries No Minimum Bid Auction: Stake your claim to our great goodies including our famous stage and theatre banners: all up for grabs at no minimum bid!
8:15 pm The Guest Stars of TVD: Sean Faris (Ben McKittrick) and Rick Worthy (Rudy Hopkins)
----- 9:15 pm One Hour Meet and Greet with Ten Lucky fans with Sean Faris and Charlie Bewley. We have some seats available at $100 at registration.
SATURDAY NIGHT FOUNDER’S DAY DANCE AND COCKTAIL
PARTY & CENTERPIECE CONTEST
DOORS OPEN AT 10:15 pm
Hosted by The Hillywood Show! SATURDAY NIGHT is made for partying! Enter the themed TVD CENTERPIECE CONTEST! Bring your creation to the party and touch the hearts of our judges… the very finest wins a $250 gift certificate! THE PERSON DRESSED THE BEST WILL WIN A $250 GIFT CERTIFICATE and we also have a prize for the best dancer! Tentative celebrity drop-in guests will include Sean Faris, Arielle Kebbel, Rick Worthy, and Charlie Bewley. This event is complimentary for GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS, for others tickets ARE NOW SOLD OUT, THANKS!
Sunday, April 14, 2013
8:45 am Vendors Room Set-Up/Vendors Only
9 am to 5:30 pm Registration, Theatre, and Vendors Room Open
9:30 am Music Video Presentation
9:35 am Charlie Bewley (Vaughn)
10:15 am Music Video Presentation
10:20 am Nathaniel Buzolic (Kol)
11:00 am Lunch Break and Stage Reset
----- 11:10 am Photo Op with Nathaniel Buzolic, tickets at registration for $40
----- 11:45 am Charlie/Nathaniel Duo Photo Op with Charlie Bewley and Nathaniel Buzolic : Tickets at registration for $80.
NOON: The Vampire Diaries No Minimum Bid Auction: Here’s your opportunity to bid on some cool collectibles at special “deal” prices: join the fun of this fast-paced event and go home with sa special item to add to your collection!
----- 12:00 pm Photo Op with Charlie Bewley, tickets at registration for $40
----- 12:10 pm to 1:10 pm Private Meet and Greet for 10 lucky fans with Zach, Michael and Nate. IN PALMA D ROOM. SOLD OUT, thanks!
12:35 pm Music Video Mix
12:40 pm Vampire Diaries Relationships Presentation
For all you TVD “Shippers” out there: a fun and informative multimedia presentation featuring music videos, slides and factoids concerning all your favorite couplings from the Vampire Diaries universe!
1:20 pm The Vampire Diaries Costume Parade: come dressed as your fave TVD character or make up your own! Vie for audience applause and valuable gift certificates, including our winning entry of $250. Contestants: just be in the audience at 1:20 pm to enter
1:55 pm Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood) and Zach Roerig (Matt Donovan)
----- 3:15 pm Photo Op with Zach Roerig, tickets at registration for $40
3:20 pm Music Video Mix
3:35 pm Afternoon Intermission
----- 3:50 pm Co-Stars Duo Photo Op with Michael Trevino and Zach Roerig and YOU! : Tickets at registration for $80.
3:55 pm The Vampire Diaries Yes/No Trivia Game: Put all that CW TVD watching to profitable use by being part of our first competition: just be in the audience to get your chance to play and you might end up being “the last person standing” and win $1750 in gift certificates!
----- 4:15 pm Photo Op with Michael Trevino, tickets at registration for $40
4:40 pm Music Video Presentation
4:45 pm Sebastian Roche (Mikael)
----- 5:30 pm Photo Op with Sebastian Roche, tickets at registration for $40, if you have a Charlie Bewley autograph ticket too you may go first on line, after any VIPs.
5:40 pm in the Rear of the Main Theatre: autographs with Charlie Bewley, for those with his autograph tickets, (present your autograph ticket at the signing) His autograph ticket is available at registration for $25.
5:45 pm ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE THEATRE: Autographs with Zach Roerig and Michael Trevino, both of whom are signing on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons (we will call row by row) followed by those with autograph tickets (we will call by number) which are available at registration for $30 each.
5:50 pm ON ONE SIDE OF THE THEATRE Autographs with Nathaniel Buzolic who is signing on a complimentary basis for Gold Weekend Patrons (we will call you up row by row) followed by those with separate autograph tickets (we will call by number) which are available at registration for $25. Please note that Nathaniel generally spends more time with each fan at his signings so this might extend the total length of time for this autograph session.
5:55 pm In the front of the stage, autographs with Sebastian Roche, we will call by number, tickets avaialble at registration for $25
6:40 pm Upgrade Session for 2014 LAS VEGAS Convention: here is where the great fans who re-upped for SEPTEMBER 13 AND 14, 2014 get to try to get even better seats! See elsewhere in this brochure and join us when we return to LAS VEGAS and THE RIO SUITES HOTEL with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley and other guests to be announced! Don’t miss the fun!
THANKS FOR BEING WITH US!
KEEP WATCHING THE VAMPIRE DIARIES ON THE CW!
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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: April 12, 2013