FOF Announcement: GUEST CANCELLATION - Linda Blair

[Monica S. Kuebler]

Due to a professional opportunity, Linda Blair regrets that she cannot attend this weekend. She sends her apologies and hopes to be able to attend in the future.

[Melo]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[SANDSTONE]

Im am too Distraught for words... A 9 hour drive and no linda blair!

[Graves]

That sucks, now I cant get a picture of me throwing up pea soup on her. Dammit.....

[Lavaboy]

Ooh good!! I've already met her anyway. Does this mean there is an open slot available for another guest? Perhaps...

Frank Henenlotter?!?!?

:D

How about someone foreign from a non-English speaking country like, uhh...

Jorg Buttgereit?!?!?

:evil:

[Mike D]

Originally posted by Lavaboy
Does this mean there is an open slot available for another guest?

Actually, The Gore-met has already arranged to take over her booth. He'll be selling slightly-wet, highly-discounted horror memorabilia.

[Melo]

Originally posted by Mike D
Actually, The Gore-met has already arranged to take over her booth. He'll be selling slightly-wet, highly-discounted horror memorabilia. :lmao:


You can tell it's him by the house coat won't stay closed..

[rezurected]

Thats weak, but work is work! Can't get by on Exorcist residuals alone. Kind of short notice to find a replacement, so I wouldn't hold out hope.

[Graves]

Originally posted by Melo
:lmao:


You can tell it's him by the house coat won't stay closed.. Ha!:cheers:

[deathmachine]

It's dissapointing but life goes on.... could be worse, could have been Clive!

[Scump]

Wow, I'm so bummed....

what a burnout. Oh well, shit happens. The weekend will still rock!

[Bubba_Ho_Kev]

Well, shit the bed.

That sucks - I was really looking forward to meeting her.

And I was going to order her a flamboyantly effeminate drink (Sea Breeze, Sex on the Beach, Shirley Temple), and immediately mock her, dammit.

[Melo]

Originally posted by Bubba_Ho_Kev
Well, shit the bed.

That sucks - I was really looking forward to meeting her.

And I was going to order her a flamboyantly effeminate drink (Sea Breeze, Sex on the Beach, Shirley Temple), and immediately mock her, dammit.

:lmao:

[ROBERT BLACK]

First Jeff Lieberman bails, now no Linda Blair. Could anyone take her spot on short notice, or is it just too late?

[HORRORHOLIC]

Terrible news for me, I already had an Exorcist poster but when I found out she was gonna be there I decieded to get a one with a close up of her. Well the one downtown was gone so just a few days ago I ordered one over the internet for $20, well I got worried it wouldn't get here on time so changed it to express mail and it came this morning. Because I did the express mail thing it cost $40, and now I just did all that and spent all my money for nothing. Oh well I hope she can make it next time.

[Graves]

Originally posted by HORRORHOLIC
Terrible news for me, I already had an Exorcist poster but when I found out she was gonna be there I decieded to get a one with a close up of her. Well the one downtown was gone so just a few days ago I ordered one over the internet for $20, well I got worried it wouldn't get here on time so changed it to express mail and it came this morning. Because I did the express mail thing it cost $40, and now I just did all that and spent all my money for nothing. Oh well I hope she can make it next time. Now that sucks man

[HORRORHOLIC]

I just hope nobody else cancels, when I read this my stomach dropped.

[rezurected]

Originally posted by HORRORHOLIC
I just hope nobody else cancels, when I read this my stomach dropped.

Weird, cuz when Hardcore Horror read this, his testicle dropped.:D


Pre-emptive zing strike- and no it wasn't from my mouth!:saw:

[Velvet Kiss]

Originally posted by rezurected
Weird, cuz when Hardcore Horror read this, his testicle dropped.:D


Pre-emptive zing strike- and no it wasn't from my mouth!:saw:

Paranoid much?

[Rovin]

Originally posted by rezurected
Weird, cuz when Hardcore Horror read this, his testicle dropped.:D

Note the singular usage of "testicle" - this is, in fact, a double-decker pre-emptive zing. :D

[rezurected]

Originally posted by velvet-kiss
Paranoid much?


You guys have me shaking like a *queer eating a hot dog, every time I post.






* Use of the word "queer" does not denote a marked level of homophobia...it's just so much funnier than homosexual:D

[Velvet Kiss]

Originally posted by rezurected
You guys have me shaking like a *queer eating a hot dog, every time I post.

* Use of the word "queer" does not denote a marked level of homophobia...it's just so much funnier than homosexual:D

I hear some men love a guy with Parkinson's.

[The Gore-met]

Originally posted by HORRORHOLIC

...and now I just did all that and spent all my money for nothing.

So, did your Exorcist poster immediately turn to ash, or do you still have it?

[Beowulf]

Originally posted by rezurected
* Use of the word "queer" does not denote a marked level of homophobia...it's just so much funnier than homosexual:D

I always liked the word POOF...

[Hardcore Horror]

Originally posted by Rovin
Note the singular usage of "testicle" - this is, in fact, a double-decker pre-emptive zing. :D

Nope in fact if I was asain my name would be won hung low.

When I was hopping a fence one hung low and got caught and well I don't want to get into all the details, lot's of pain and now there's a 50 % less chance of getting a girl pregnet.


That sucks that there's no Linda Blair.

[Mr. Monster]

While I have the sudden urge to get a white mask and move into the basement of the Convention Centre, emerging periodically only to terrorize the FoF, I'll fight that urge. But of all the guests to cancel, why Linda Blair? That sucks, but thankfully the guest list is so stacked this year, it won't hurt so much.

[HORRORHOLIC]

Originally posted by The Gore-met
So, did your Exorcist poster immediately turn to ash, or do you still have it?
No but I already had one and specifically bought this one to get signed.

[XombiTom]

I understand that 'professional opportunity' is one of those things that can't be passed up, but I'm sorry, I just don't really accept that. How can you bail this close to the date...I know she's probably had a tough job (pun intended) getting work after the the sequel showcased her acting abilities, but c'mon!!! There were a lot of people really excited, that's just a lame thing to do, (especially to those who were driving in from a distance).

I may just be ranting, but I would think a 'professional courtesy' would be something that's up there with a 'professional opportunity'. I don't know the whole story, maybe she tried frantically to still show, only she and RM crew would know. There is probably a back-story that we all don't know, still bites.

This will by NO means make this con any less fun for me (my second EVER, so I'm just freakin' thrilled that RM puts on a domain for those of us that prefer the evil), but it a bit of a bummer, as there's probably no way they're going to be able to fill that spot. And there were people who probably had her as a major highlight on their attendance. (If it were Tony Todd, then I might be a bit more broken up about it)...

The show will go on, that's for sure, but she will be missed. End rant.

[HORRORHOLIC]

Yeah I probably wanted to meet her the most out of all of them but what can you do ? let's just keep our fingers crossed she will make it for next year.

[triefy]

Personally, I don't care about her cancellation. I was never a big fan of The Exorcist. I respect it, but never did get into it.

With that being said, it is crappy for her to cancel (even though her name wasn't even on the schedule..hmmm), but as we all know that she probably makes most of her money from Conventions and she will be at another one, I'm sure.

[Goon]

I'm not a huge Linda Blair fan myself.. Actually I don't even think I would have stopped by her booth anyway. But I'm sure shes been mad booked since she filled in for Bruce Campbell at the Twisted Nightmare Weekend at the last minute.. Shes probably just had to much over the last couple of weeks..

[computersaysno]

That might explain why the FoF wasn't on her appearances list on her web site last week.

[Bubba_Ho_Kev]

I think I found out where Linda will be (clicky clicky) (http://www.bullyexpo.com/) this weekend.....

Quote from the site: "Tickets will be sold at the door in the amount of $15 per person. Special Guest will include, Ceasar Millan ( The Dog Whisperer), Linda Blair, Rythem Kings, Mile Stone and Many more......"



Say it ain't so Linda? You passed up a weekend with us to hang out with dogs?? Hmmm...wait a sec...maybe she's smarter than I thought. :D

Seriously though...this bites. (pardon the pun)

[Melo]

Originally posted by Bubba_Ho_Kev
I think I found out where Linda will be (http://www.bullyexpo.com/) this weekend.....

Say it ain't so Linda? You passed up a weekend with us to hang out with dogs?? Hmmm...wait a sec...maybe she's smarter than I thought. :D

Seriously though...this bites. (pardon the pun) Bitch.

[tallnish]

Oh man, I understand having to blow off the FoF for a professional reason, but look what Linda Blair blew us off for!

August 27th: Meet Linda at her Linda Blair Worldheart booth at the Bullyexpo.com Pomona Fairgrounds!

Apparently more important than the FoF! (http://www.bullyexpo.com/)


Oh well


-M-

[triefy]

Ooooh, I didn't care before, but that pisses me off. The woman blows off her fans, who are, more than likely, the people that put bread on the table, to get some people to support her "Charity".

Pleeease. What a hack. I'm sorry she comes from my hometown now.

[Mr. Monster]

Originally posted by Melo
Bitch.

Good pun. Very fitting.

[deathmachine]

I was hoping at least it was to film something.... but to ditch her fan base for a dog show? Jeez, didn't anybody tell her that she can get Milk Bones in Canada?

[Marquis_de_Sass]

Holy shit, there's a dog show this weekend!?!

Sorry guys, I'll have to catch up with you later.

[HORRORHOLIC]

Wow I dont know what to say, I thought for sure it was for a movie or something. Im a huge Linda Blair fan but like some people have already said there are fans who traveled a long way and spent alot of money to make it to the Festival Of Fear to see her and what about the people who wont even know until the day of the event ?

She waited 3 days before the event to cancel for this "professional opportunity" while all of us have waited month's for the chance to meet her. I almost feel like emailing her but I doubt that would change her mind, I realy am very surprised.

[computersaysno]

I have to wonder how long the dog show was in planning. Probably as long as FoF. So she might have said yes to both ages ago and then decided at the last minute which one to go to. I'm just speculating.

[hypnos]

I figure she's just bitter Toronto decided to ban pitbulls.
Since her "charity" is all about being against breed bans.

[HORRORHOLIC]

That could be, Im still very disapointed and Im sure Im not the only one.

[computersaysno]

Originally posted by hypnos
I figure she's just bitter Toronto decided to ban pitbulls.
Since her "charity" is all about being against breed bans.

I completely forgot about that. She should at least say that's why she's not coming. That way she doesn't seem so rude for cancelling at such late notice.

[The Gore-met]

Speculating on why she isn't able to make it and calling her names really isn't called for, people. It's too bad she won't be here, but slagging her accomplishes nothing.

[hypnos]

If she isn't coming to FOF because of her Charity work or even if it is the ban on pitbulls, its a better excuse than the year Ray Park didn't show up becuase he decided he'd rather keep the money he was paid and go on vacation. They had big posters of some newspaper articles about his being at some swanky private island or something posted all over the convention center lobby when that happened. He claims his agent told him it would be the best option for his career (not showing up for that specific convention, I'm not sure about keeping the money).
Basil Gogos cancelled last year, is he ever going to be invited back?

[HORRORHOLIC]

I realy hope she doesn't loose fans because of this, I know Im still a huge fan no matter what the reason is. Sure it realy sucks but what can you do right ?

[thebat]

Nooooo!!! dammit, she was the one i was looking forward to seeing most! this really sucks.

to the FoF staff, PLEASE try and book her for next year. i'm sure it was an honest mistake on her part for booking two appearances at the same time and i really hope she makes it up to her Toronto fans by showing up next year. it's well in advance so there can't be any problems. please get her back if you can.

also, i guess it's too late for a backup? she was one of the top FoF guests scheduled so losing her is quite big. it is last minute notice but keep in mind there are quite a few celebs in town already for the TIFF which starts very soon. it can't be that hard to find someone who has a background in horror? can it?

how about some Canadians like Emily Perkins or Katharine Isabelle from Ginger Snaps? there must be some people you can call and arrange something with? the weekend is still so far away. :saw:

[The Gore-met]

Originally posted by thebat

the weekend is still so far away.

Uhm, it's less than 48 hours before the doors open.

[thebat]

Originally posted by The Gore-met
Uhm, it's less than 48 hours before the doors open.

yes but 48 hours can be a long long time. :D

[Bubba_Ho_Kev]

Originally posted by The Gore-met
Speculating on why she isn't able to make it and calling her names really isn't called for, people. It's too bad she won't be here, but slagging her accomplishes nothing.

I agree - for the record, I only pointed out that I noticed Linda was attending a dogshow instead of the FoF. It wasn't meant as a derogatory comment or slag in any way, shape or form.

There is also the distinct possibility that her agent may have double booked her and commited her appearance at the dog show much earlier than the FoF. What I find shitty and very dissappointing is that she left it to the very last minute before cancelling.

I have a very dissappointed wife - Linda was the ONLY guest she was excited to meet. Any back me up here married guys....happy wife - happy life. :D

[HORRORHOLIC]

Maybey she will become possessed and say screw the dog show Im going to The Festival Of Fear :regan:

[computersaysno]

Originally posted by Bubba_Ho_Kev
What I find shitty and very dissappointing is that she left it to the very last minute before cancelling.


That's what seems to get people upset when this happens. I figure to avoid hurt feelings, a little more detailed explaination for a cancellation would ease the pain.

[GORE]

It's a shame to hear about Linda's cancellation, but luckily there are lots of other guests I'm looking foward to.
Hopefully she'll attend next years show instead.

[Jovanka Vuckovic]

Originally posted by Bubba_Ho_Kev
happy wife - happy life. :D

Smart man...

[Vampy Von Pire]

Originally posted by thebat
yes but 48 hours can be a long long time. :D

Yeah if you're a 12 year old waiting for the next Harry Potter crapocity.

Nah I know what you mean, I'm brimming with excitment too. See, I think I just wet myself...

But damn Ms. Blair! I was all over getting Exorcist and Hell Night signed.

[Bubba_Ho_Kev]

Originally posted by Bubba_Ho_Kev
Any back me up here married guys....happy wife - happy life. :D

Important Rue Mortuary posting tip:

Double checking your grammar and spelling is always a key step in dispelling the mythos that one is officially a tard.

What I meant to say was: "Back me up here, married guys...happy wife - happy life.

Me fail english? That's unpossible!

Note to moderators: I would have just edited my post, but I thought it was more entertaining to poke fun at my stupidity.

[XombiTom]

I also agree with the Gore-met, we shouldn't be name-calling. However, I do still feel a bit cheezed at her for just bailing at the last minute (well, she could've just not shown up at all, that would've been worse).

Thanks for finding that out Bubba, although I think that the number of pissed-off fans have definitely grown because of it. I was okay with the 'professional opportunity' reason, (even though I did rant a bit about there being something called 'professional courtesy' in a previous post), because that could've meant something good for her career (or lack of?). But now that the cat's out of the bag, it's tough not to be pissed at her for being so un-professional. (and for a bloody dog show? granted it's one she's involved in, but still)

She was probably one of the celeb's that I was luke-warm about, but it still sucks for those who were making a long trek and were really looking forward to meeting her (especially when you're bringing someone who ONLY wanted to see her - good luck man).

I guess it happens, but it'll be forgotten by all of us when we get there and get distracted with all the other people there and all the goodies for sale...really looking forward to it!

[Bubba_Ho_Kev]

Originally posted by Xombi

She was probably one of the celeb's that I was luke-warm about, but it still sucks for those who were making a long trek and were really looking forward to meeting her (especially when you're bringing someone who ONLY wanted to see her - good luck man).


Ahhh...no worries. Once she catches the scent of people spending money, she'll be on the VISA like a hyena on a zebra carcass. :D

[HORRORHOLIC]

Originally posted by Jovanka Vuckovic
Smart man...
I dont know guy's maybe I need to marry my girlfriend as soon as possible because everytime she's happy it's usualy because she is making me miserable :D

[tallnish]

maybey? Maybe you should proofread!

[Goon]

Even though I could care less whether or not she came or not.. I view this as a smack in the face to the genre that helped her catapault her career to enable her to do the things she is doing today. It's not the fact that she cancelled but that she cancelled a couple hours before the event and than goes to a Dog Show.. :confused:

[The Gore-met]

Originally posted by Goon

I view this as a smack in the face to the genre that helped her catapault her career to enable her to do the things she is doing today.

Yeah, because she's a huge A-list star.

She bailed on one convention, she does many of them, it really isn't worth getting upset about.

[rezurected]

Originally posted by The Gore-met
Yeah, because she's a huge A-list star.



I personally think she was robbed of an Oscar for Roller Boogie.

[Goon]

Originally posted by The Gore-met
Yeah, because she's a huge A-list star.

She bailed on one convention, she does many of them, it really isn't worth getting upset about.
I think you missed my point.. I'm just saying why cancel days before the event to attend another event not even in the realm of a horror convention..

I also said I could care less whether she was there. I didn't plan on meeting her anyway.. I'm just saying there are people that had made plans from hundreds of miles away to meet her and now she is not attending.. If it would have been weeks in advance fine and I don't even care if she than would have rescheduled to go to the dog show. But the fact that it came down to the wire is ridiculous and very un professional..

[Velvet Kiss]

I for one don't care if she's coming or not, or why not. But that's just me.

I do find it commendable that she prioritizes charity involvement over a cash grab convention appearance.

I just wish it was a worthwhile charity... I support banning pit bulls (for many reasons), and as such am disappointed that so many people expend time and energy to this protest. But again, that's just me.

I wish she was involved in a humane society function, as oppsed to the presence of a charitable organization at a social function - not a fundraising function.

[Vampy Von Pire]

Originally posted by velvet-kiss

I just wish it was a worthwhile charity... I support banning pit bulls (for many reasons), and as such am disappointed that so many people expend time and energy to this protest. But again, that's just me.


Too bad it's not literally just you. But I guess I shouldn't start the pitbull debate here.

To each their own, as the saying goes.

[tallnish]

Originally posted by velvet-kiss
... I support banning pit bulls (for many reasons), and as such am disappointed that so many people expend time and energy to this protest. But again, that's just me.

Forget banning Pitbulls. Let's ban idiots!

- I do realise that I should just consider myself banned for posting such a welcome invitation for badgering!

See y'all at the festival!

-M

[Ace]

Originally posted by HORRORHOLIC
I dont know guy's maybe I need to marry my girlfriend as soon as possible because everytime she's happy it's usualy because she is making me miserable :D

Yeah I think marriage might be the solution to that problem too. ;) (*these forums are in need of an eye rolling smilie*)

As far as Linda Blair is concerned my plans for FoF went to hell and it looks like I'll be missing out but even if I were attending it would not have made a huge difference to me personally. I enjoy some of her work but celebs really do nothing for me.

On that note at least a dog show is a better excuse than if she called in sick or said that she has to stay home and wash her hair (do women still use this excuse?:p ).

[ROBERT BLACK]

Originally posted by rezurected

I personally think she was robbed of an Oscar for Roller Boogie.


You're Gawdamn right she was!

[TheCrimsonGhost]

Boooo!!!!

[ROBERT BLACK]

Originally posted by velvet-kiss

I just wish it was a worthwhile charity... I support banning pit bulls (for many reasons), and as such am disappointed that so many people expend time and energy to this protest. But again, that's just me.




It's not just you.

[XombiTom]

Originally posted by Bubba_Ho_Kev
Ahhh...no worries. Once she catches the scent of people spending money, she'll be on the VISA like a hyena on a zebra carcass. :D

I hear you man...In fact, I'm thinking that I'm going to be part of the feeding frenzy too! :zombie: I've saved up a nice little nest egg to blow on all things horror this year - well, except for autographs, just can't justify paying for a signature - I'm just not that hardcore, I guess.

<side-rant> I know it's part of the deal, and lots of the autographs go straight on ebay, I just don't like that concept (again, just me personally expressing my view). We (as fans) support them by seeing/buying the movies they make and I think that a fan asking for an autograph for whatever shouldn't have to pay (i guess the autograph sellers out there ruin it). Bill M. and Kane H. last year were really nice, but even after talking to them for a few minutes, an autograph for free was still out of the question...Only Savini was cool that way - pictures, autographs, he just seemed happy to be there...Now I'm getting on a rant, so I'm going to just cut myself off there. Fun will be had by all! <end-rant>

[rezurected]

Originally posted by Xombi


We (as fans) support them by seeing/buying the movies they make and I think that a fan asking for an autograph for whatever shouldn't have to pay (i guess the autograph sellers out there ruin it).

The thing you have to realize is that actors in most horror flicks aren't getting paid a whole helluva lot. The whole pay for an autograph thing is just a way for them to subsidize their income. I, for one, have no problem paying $20 for an autograph. It's when they charge exorbitant amounts (eg, Marsters, Wood, and Stewart last year) that i get bent out of shape.


...Only Savini was cool that way - pictures, autographs, he just seemed happy to be there...

I wouldn't go so far as to say he seemed happy to be there. Let's just say he seemed to be there.:D

[Mr. Monster]

Originally posted by rezurected
The thing you have to realize is that actors in most horror flicks aren't getting paid a whole helluva lot. The whole pay for an autograph thing is just a way for them to subsidize their income. I, for one, have no problem paying $20 for an autograph. It's when they charge exorbitant amounts (eg, Marsters, Wood, and Stewart last year) that i get bent out of shape.

I agree completely. I mean, how many of us can afford to fly to another country, and sit at a table all weekend, while being gawked at and asked annoying questions by "fans" (I overheard Hodder telling a fan "No, I wasn't in that one, just 7-10"). It ain't like they're Tom "$20,000,000.00 a movie" Cruise. They probably need this money just like you or I would.




I wouldn't go so far as to say he seemed happy to be there. Let's just say he seemed to be there.:D

He almost seemed kinda pissed about it, truth be told!

[tallnish]

Originally posted by rezurected
I wouldn't go so far as to say he seemed happy to be there. Let's just say he seemed to be there.:D

He looked pretty happy to me!

http://img.vampirefreaks.com/upic/m/mu/muk/mukademukwa/1397615.jpg

I look retarded in that pic! Partially because I was backing out of the picture and thought I was out of frame.......................and partly because I got stupid from being near a Horror Makeup god

FROM LEFT: Me (Michael), Ms. Kitty Daly, Tom Savini and Staceg Laurenyssens of theOriginal Face [

[Lavaboy]

Originally posted by Goon
I'm just saying there are people that had made plans from hundreds of miles away to meet her and now she is not attending..

Anyone who makes plans to attend a convention from a fair distance to solely meet ONE guest is taking a HUGE risk. Last year I was so bummed that Brad Dourif cancelled a week or two prior to Chiller, but thankfully I didn't have to cancel my reservations at the hotel, throw my VIP passes away, and refund my bus ticket. Why? Because there was like 5 other guests I was dying to meet. Besides, there is tons of other cool shit to do at the FoF then meet guests.

[HORRORHOLIC]

Another thing about them charging for money you need to remember is that I doubt if you seen them on the street they would charge money, these horror conventions are organized events and I dont think too many people would be willingto sit at a table 3 days in a row for nothing. I would never pay for an autograph if I seen them outside of a convention but no matter how much they might love they're fans(or not) it is still work.

[Stuart Feedback Andrews]

I just took a look at that BULLY EXPO page and saw that the event is happening near L.A.

I was under the impression that Linda was working on a film or something. Perhaps that's the case and the reason she's attending this Bully Expo because it's close by on her day off from shooting.

But like the Gore-Met says....

It doesn't get us anywhere by speculating.

I'm really disappointed she's not coming because she was the guest I was most looking forward to.

Hopefully she'll be there next year.

[ROBERT BLACK]

Originally posted by FEEDBACK


I'm really disappointed she's not coming because she was the guest I was most looking forward to.




Same here.

[HORRORHOLIC]

Me too, but she does love those dog's.