TimeGate
| TimeGate | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Holiday Inn Select |
| Location(s) | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2005 |
| Organized by | Stargate Atlanta Atlanta Gallifreyans |
| Website | http://www.timegatecon.org |
TimeGate is an Atlanta-based convention dedicated to Doctor Who and Stargate fandom, though general SF/F interests are also represented.
History
TimeGate began life as a one-day mini-con held March 26 2005 at a local Elks Lodge. The Lodge had already been rented for another event, which fell through. Since the deposit on the Lodge was non-refundable, the then-presidents of Atlanta Gallifreyans and Stargate Atlanta made the decision to plan an alternate event, one dedicated to Stargate and Doctor Who. Even with only two weeks to plan and promote the new event, 80 people attended.
That year, two additional TimeGates were held, in July and in November. Each time, a slight change to the formula was tried, while the basic 'ingredients' remained unchanged.
2006 saw only one TimeGate, but it drew record attendance and was the first to feature professional guests. The following year TimeGate V was the first to feature guests directly related to the two focus shows: Louis Robinson, a singer-songwriter who had been a film editor on Doctor Who in the 1970s, and Keith Adams, who designs special effects shots for the current Stargate shows.
With attendence having grown to the point where our venue became two small, TimeGate makes the jump into a full-fledged full-weekend convention in 2008.
Past conventions
- TimeGate I - Held March 26 2005 at the Elks Lodge #78 in Tucker, Georgia. By sheer coincidence, this was the same day that the first episode of the new Doctor Who series aired on BBC. Notable programming included Stargate panels, screenings of select Stargate episodes, a Stargate baby shower, Doctor Who panels, documentaries, and a screening of the first episode of the new Doctor Who series. The event also featured live music by Hyperdrive, a buffet, a costume contest, plus open and tournament gaming.
- TimeGate II - Held July 9 2005 at the Elks Lodge. Programming expanded with more gaming, more videos, more panels, a Hyperdrive concert, and a group game of "Scene It."
- TimeGate III - Held November 19 2005 at the Elks Lodge. Notable new programming included fannish Jeopardy, a costume contest, and a Klingon feast.
- TimeGate IV - Held November 4 2006 at the Elks Lodge. Notable programming included a performance by the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, a workshop on Dalek building, a LaserTag event, and a Team Trivia event.
- TimeGate V - Held July 14 2007 at the Elks Lodge. Guests included Louis Robinson, former BBC Film Editor who'd worked on many shows including Doctor Who, and Keith Adams, Visual Effects Designer for both Stargate series. Notable programming included Prof. Satyre's Sci-Fried Side Show.
Upcoming conventions
- TimeGate VI - Scheduled to be held May 23-May 26, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Select, Atlanta-Perimeter/Dunwoody. Guests scheduled to appear include Stargate SG-1 actor Tony Amendola, classic Doctor Who actor John Levene, former Doctor Who film editor Louis Robinson and fantasy/paranormal author Jana Oliver, with performances by the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company and the Mighty Rassilon Art Players.