Journey to Where (Space: 1999 convention)

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Convention
Name: Journey to Where
Dates: July 16-18, 2010
Frequency: Once
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Type:
Focus: Space: 1999
Organization:
Founder: Lindsey Ipsen
Founding Date: 2010
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Journey to Where is a Space: 1999 con that was held July 16-18, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Austin, Texas.

Special guests were Carolyn Seymour and Andrew E.C. "Drew" Gaska of BLAM Media. Catherine Schell was unable to attend.

Telephone conference calls were held with Nick Tate in Australia and author Robert E. Wood in Canada, as well as with authors William Latham and Mateo Latosa of Powys Media.

The con was chaired by Lindsey Ipsen and staffers included Anthony Wynn and Charlene Scott There were approximately 60 attendees.

The short film The Return of Victor Bergman (Space: 1999 film) premiered on the Friday evening of the con. It features Barry Morse reprising his role of Professor Victor Bergman for the first time since leaving the show.

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A special screening of the Space: 1999 episode The Seance Spectre was held at the local Alamo Drafthouse Theatre, with episode guest star Carolyn Seymour in attendance.

An Eagle cake was presented to attendees in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the series.

The charity zine The Return of Victor Bergman (Space: 1999 zine) debuted at the con. The con charity was the American Diabetes Association. Donation: $1,850.