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Posted by Simon Balderston (Member # 5106) on September 15, 2017, 10:30 AM:

just booked Blackpool at the Hilton great value dinner bed and breakfast.spoil yourself ring Julie Vincent on 01253 627977.this is not an advert the more the merrier.would miss Blackpool for the world ask my x wife [Cool]

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on September 15, 2017, 12:57 PM:

I'll be. there with my good lady on the Friday early evening .

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on September 15, 2017, 04:18 PM:

yes anyone who will be there Friday night are in for a treat
don't miss it

Posted by Simon Balderston (Member # 5106) on September 16, 2017, 04:54 AM:

only 61 days 13 hours 7 minuets to go a very merry Blackpool and a happy new farnworth [Big Grin]

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on September 16, 2017, 08:55 AM:

Wouldn't miss it either see you at auction simon.

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on September 16, 2017, 10:53 AM:

Nigel,

will you have any 16mm features for me ?

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on September 16, 2017, 11:02 AM:

david skillen pm sent ,thanks

Posted by Simon Balderston (Member # 5106) on September 16, 2017, 02:30 PM:

hi yes Nigel handbags at dawn [Smile]

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on October 15, 2017, 03:35 AM:

Ged Jones (Ex-Derann films director) has posted on Facebook that he will be visiting the Blackpool convention this year. He says he still tires easily after his illness and treatment.

Posted by David Watson (Member # 3614) on October 15, 2017, 02:21 PM:

To Dominique De Bast,
Hello Dominique are you planning to come to the Blackpool Convention
this year,if you are and would like to come to the convention dinner on the Saturday night again just send a reply here and I will book you a place again with pleasure..
Dave...

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on October 15, 2017, 02:47 PM:

David, I enjoyed so much last year's edition that I will come back 😀 Thanks a lot.

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on October 15, 2017, 04:06 PM:

Dominique was good seeing you today see you at Blackpool

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on October 15, 2017, 06:04 PM:

Nigel, the pleasure was shared. I understood that you would Côme at Croxley next Sunday. If so, see you there then.

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on October 16, 2017, 04:43 AM:

good news Dominique that you will be atteneding again this year from oversea when some people cant make it 10 miles well its there loss

Posted by Del Phillipson (Member # 513) on October 16, 2017, 04:46 AM:

Hi Dominique, will be good to see you again, same time,same place, [Smile]

, Del.

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on October 16, 2017, 09:56 AM:

Just in case anyone is planning to travel by train to Blackpool and doesn't know. These is a bus replacement service only running from 11th Nov due to work on electrifying the route.
New timetable and details of this available here:- https://be803fe5c416e39d38a e-aa21086260d3bd4e072d597fe09c2e80.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/images/timetables/2017-10/week-30/Preston-Blackpool-TT-13-mk2.pdf

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 16, 2017, 03:24 PM:

SEnd pictures, let us know how you chaps make out - Cheers, Shorty

Posted by Michael Lattavo (Member # 4280) on October 16, 2017, 06:22 PM:

I was hoping to attend, but it's the same weekend as my 10yr wedding anniversary. But, my wife has given me the go ahead to go next year!!

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on October 17, 2017, 03:46 PM:

hi Michael bring the wife with you and live the dream

Posted by Richard Horton-Bradley (Member # 6053) on October 18, 2017, 08:44 AM:

What happens in Blackpool then? Feel like i'm about to get flamed for asking.... [Wink]

Posted by David Watson (Member # 3614) on October 18, 2017, 02:07 PM:

What happens in Blackpool Richard.. well the best film collectors week-end that's what.This years week -end Nov.17th to Nov.19th starts on the Friday Nov.17th at one of Blackpool's best Hotels the 4 star Hilton hotel, Friday night approx 8pm-8.30pm A film show is held in one of the hotels function rooms various types of films are shown cartoons shorts,
could even be a feature film,presented on Super 8 and or 16mm by fellow collectors, ALL are welcome and it's Free Just turn up at the Hilton at the above time and ask at the reception desk and they will direct you to the function room being used for the show.

Saturday night and it's the famous Film Convention Dinner this year it's the 32nd year again it's held at the Hilton Hotel 7.30pm for 8pm
a n excellent three course dinner followed my coffee and mints
during the meal the infamous film quiz takes place with a nice prize for the winner,then the prize raffle takes place with at least 20 prizes up for grabs with something for everyone. Then the evening concludes with a film show, this year compiled and presented by Mr.super 8 non other than Keith Wilton. The cost for the dinner etc. is a modest £20. good value for a four star hotel..For more information and dinner bookings contact Adrian Winchester on Tel No.
020 8656 0168 or e-mail: adrianw_8-16@tiscali.co.uk

Sunday and its the film convention again at the Hilton Hotel starts
10am many film dvd and film related dealers will be there,also film shows are presented and of course the famous Blackpool auction and bring and buy stall. Still only £6 admission for the whole day
For more information contact David Guest Tel.No.07931 926550

Any one who has been always comes back year after year.

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on October 18, 2017, 03:59 PM:

well done david for explaining it in fine detail .there will be a feature film shown on Friday night in scope and on a 12ft screen every one welcome

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on October 18, 2017, 04:14 PM:

I highly recommend to attend this event if you can.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on October 18, 2017, 04:50 PM:

Sounds absolutely fabulous, wish I could be there.

Posted by Richard Horton-Bradley (Member # 6053) on October 19, 2017, 03:10 AM:

@DW thanks for the indepth explanation of the event. If I can get into this projection scene, it sounds like the event to be at [Smile]

Posted by Simon Balderston (Member # 5106) on October 19, 2017, 05:08 AM:

cant be missed only 28 bays left get it booked [Cool]

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on October 19, 2017, 11:41 AM:

like you simon i am counting down the days ,this is not to missed by any film collector ,the film event of the year .

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on October 24, 2017, 09:40 AM:

only 2 stalls left now at blackpool anyone wanting any contact me on 07931 926550 then fully booked up

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on October 31, 2017, 09:02 AM:

tick tock tick tock how much time have we got before the biggest film fair of the year in blackpool

Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on October 31, 2017, 11:37 AM:

Determined to get there this year new vehicle and family willing.

Last years was supposed to be really good.

Only Sunday sadly with other things on but be great just to get there for that.

Best Mark.

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on October 31, 2017, 02:19 PM:

Mark,

if you make it - make yourself known as I will be there with my wife from Friday night.

Posted by Simon Balderston (Member # 5106) on October 31, 2017, 07:42 PM:

16 days to go i will be at the bar pint of Stella please [Razz]

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on November 01, 2017, 02:33 PM:

just ordered you one and one for me and put it on your room account cheers

Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on November 02, 2017, 05:57 AM:

I'm sure there are some collectors just checking out of the hotel from last year, they had such a good time.

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on November 02, 2017, 09:52 AM:

simon b ive put a drinks order on your room tab aswell,and paying my son extra to stay in the room so i dont miss the auction.

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on November 02, 2017, 10:03 AM:

Richard - Irrespective of whether you're a long-standing film collector or only thinking about becoming one, this extraordinary, friendly event is an absolute must! And you're a near-neighbour being in the Midlands, because in addition to regulars from every corner of the UK, two collectors from Norway have booked for the dinner this year, as well as Dominique from Belgium. I first came (from South London) in 1984 and I haven't missed one since, as NOT being there would be too painful!

[ November 05, 2017, 09:44 AM: Message edited by: Adrian Winchester ]

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on November 02, 2017, 10:43 AM:

Exactly adrian well said all is welcome old and new ,this is the film collectors event of the year with lots of films and surprises ,i will be doing a table with my son lots of super 8mm and 16mm films on offer anyone that can make it will not be disapointed by the effort david guest puts into this event a showman in every way .

Posted by Simon Balderston (Member # 5106) on November 02, 2017, 12:41 PM:

could not agree enough thanks David and everybody who makes this the best weekend of the year.if anyone wants drinks on Nigel or Davids room number please p m for there details [Cool]

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 02, 2017, 07:56 PM:

Once again I will plea for someone to take some photos and videos of this event and upload them so the rest of us, who can't get there, can share in the fun.

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on November 05, 2017, 09:43 AM:

Thanks for all the Saturday dinner bookings from Forum members - it looks like we might have the highest attendance of the post-Derann era! If anyone is still considering coming to the dinner, please advise me of your booking by next Sunday 12 November.

If you're still seeking accommodation in Blackpool, I can recommend the Collingwood Hotel: http://www.collingwoodhotel.co.uk/
Projections Editor Peter Travers brings a Super 8 projector and screen and we have a Sunday night film show there to end the weekend! Accommodation is reasonably-priced and it's about a 7 minute walk from the Hilton.

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on November 09, 2017, 02:30 PM:

wont be long now before the event of the year takes place

Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on November 10, 2017, 05:35 AM:

Always a superb event in every way!

Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on November 14, 2017, 07:29 AM:

The days are being counted!

Each year this event gets better and better!

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on November 14, 2017, 09:04 AM:

cant wait for this event ,the film event of the year

Posted by Simon Balderston (Member # 5106) on November 15, 2017, 06:02 AM:

2 days only hope to see you there happy film hunting cheers Simon [Razz]

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on November 15, 2017, 02:11 PM:

I've just finished packing so see you all there. I've actually booked for the Saturday night meal this year.

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on November 15, 2017, 02:28 PM:

Looking forward to it - my good lady and I are leaving South Wales around 1pm on Friday - so traffic permitting we should be at the Hilton early evening - looking forward to another great time.

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on November 16, 2017, 08:40 AM:

Looking forward to seeing many people on Friday evening, as well as Saturday. The dinner attendance will smashing the record for the post-Derann era, with 63 now expected! I've just seen the email from Classic Home Cinema with Phil saying he will be bringing items from two collections including Disney features, etc, so that's another indication that this year could be the best for some time, in relation to Super 8 material on offer.

[ November 16, 2017, 01:59 PM: Message edited by: Adrian Winchester ]

Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on November 16, 2017, 08:54 AM:

The fun begins on the Friday night with a feature, to be announced. 8pm in The Hilton, again the room will be announced as soon as we know it!

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on November 16, 2017, 11:27 AM:

cant wait only a few days now to the film collectos event of the year .see you all there

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on November 16, 2017, 02:32 PM:

well just finished loading the van on my way tomorrow Friday see most of you Friday for the film show and the rest of you over the weekend .I believe there are lots of diversons around blackpool due to road surfacing ,so take extra care

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on November 18, 2017, 03:20 AM:

Found that out when we got into Blackpool about 7.15 last night - missed the film show - which i was told was Roger Moore as 007 in A View to a Kill - but it was a long journey from South Wales and my good lady and I were shattered . Looking forward to a relaxing day today in Blackpool - blow the cobwebs away and a picture of me by the statue of my favourite comics - Eric and Ernie in the Winter Gardens - then the convention dinner tonight followed by the Sunday bonanza !!!!

Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on November 18, 2017, 07:58 AM:

Afraid I won`t be going now whatever my BP is back to 210/110 so having to be very careful etc.

Best Mark.

Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on November 18, 2017, 08:51 AM:

Also can't make it as my Grandma is coming round for lunch. Looking forward to Blackpool 2019....at my Aunty's next year unfortunately.

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on November 18, 2017, 09:54 AM:

Now here at Blackpool and looking forward to tonight's dinner and the main event tommorow ,this event is too good to miss all the best films and collectors will be there.

Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on November 19, 2017, 12:10 PM:

Finally got rid of my Grandma at 5 pm and decided to take a trip to Blackpool. There was no sign of any action at the hotel when I arrived at 6pm though.

Posted by Colin Fish (Member # 5679) on November 20, 2017, 12:53 PM:

Any reviews of Blackpool?

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on November 20, 2017, 01:01 PM:

It will be interesting to hear who purchased this huge collection of Super 8 films David mentioned recently:

http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=011811#000003

Kevin

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on November 20, 2017, 02:26 PM:

I didn't see any of those films there on Sunday.

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on November 20, 2017, 02:41 PM:

I didn't see any major collection on Super 8mm but Phil Sheard of Classic had some interesting bits and pieces - I bought Texas Chainsaw Massacre from him on 2 x 800ft - but if you looked around and got in there early then there were some good pieces.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 20, 2017, 02:53 PM:

How I envy you chaps, will try to attend the next one - Give us pictures if you can - Cheers, Shorty

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on November 20, 2017, 03:10 PM:

Hi Shorty,

It was filmed on the Sunday of the convention - David Guest had some film students to record it. I saw a few people being interviewed and it looked like lots of footage was taken. From what I was told, once this has been edited it will be uploaded to Youtube - so watch this space for details as I'm sure we will all be notified when its up and ready to view.

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on November 20, 2017, 03:53 PM:

yes david skillern is right I had 6 students filming all day queing up at the door inside the main hall interviews film shows auction filmed they were there from 9.30 to 4.30 and were filming all day there will be a dvd done of this which will be for sale shortly but there will be some footage posted soon as a sample to view the quality of the number 1 event which took place on sunday.i would like to thank every one for attending who travelled many miles to get here .but special thanks to paul barker who spent the day on the bring and buy simon mark kieth wilton and jeremy for helping me set up the room .not forgetting uncle bob for doing the film shows and graham dons son for doing the others without their help this event would not go on

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 20, 2017, 04:42 PM:

I'm just back home. It has been a great event this year again. Waiting for better pictures and videos to come, here are mine to give some idea of the good time I believe everyone spent.

Hard to say Nothing happened this week-end at the Blackpool's Hilton [Smile]

This year, I attended the (16 mm) Friday night projection which was over three hours. It started with a mixed reel then there has been the James Bond feature David Skillern mentionned in a precceding message. I took the picture when people were still arriving so it looks half empty but don't worry, there were many people during the three days !

Two projectors : one for the flat reel and the second for the scope film. The gentleman with the white t-shirt, interested by the projectors is from Scotland and came specially for the convention.

A closer look at the material.

The show is finished, time to rewind. Everything went well. I didn't picture the film but other people did. If someone wish to add these photos..

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on November 20, 2017, 04:51 PM:

I will add some more pictures tomorrow, but here for anyone interested id a photo of and a link to the Cannon EOS C200 4K resolution cameras used for the movie footage taken.

https://www.canon.co.uk/video-cameras/eos-c200/

Posted by John Fields Smith (Member # 5879) on November 20, 2017, 05:00 PM:

I had a great time on Sunday at the Hilton,bought four features on Super8 and stocked up on film cleaner,regards John.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 20, 2017, 05:10 PM:

Nice, that you will also post pictures, Brian [Smile]

Saturday night dinner. Since I was one of the few without tie, I tried to remain sit and discreet so I didn't take too many pictures that night.

In addition to the dinner, there is a raffle and a cine quizz (my nightmare). On the table, you can see the prizes of the raffle (I won a super 8 cartoon and...the t-shirt).

David Watson's Fumeo projector ready for the show to come after the dinner.

Everybody was impressed by the quality of the picture provided by this machine.

Keith Wilton (on the right) with one of the Derann employee !

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on November 21, 2017, 03:35 AM:

They put the illuminations back on for either us or the TV outside broadcast of "Strictly Come Dancing"

The sudden death finish to the film quiz, both got 12 out of the 15 questions right.

The whole of my table at the Saturday meal examine their raffle tickets as the draw progresses, plus the other diners.

The dealer's hall shortly after opening.

The other side of the hall.

More later.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 21, 2017, 08:55 AM:

wonder if any of my RKO wants were there...Shorty

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 21, 2017, 09:40 AM:

That Fumeo projector looks incredible! [Eek!]

I hope David will make his video available for purchase in NTSC.

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on November 21, 2017, 11:15 AM:

Best bet Paul, would be upload it to Vimeo [Smile]

Posted by Rob Young. (Member # 131) on November 21, 2017, 01:04 PM:

That looks likes Ged Jones, Domonique?

Ged, like Keith is super 8 royalty and was fundamental in keeping 8mm alive, along with Derek and the gang.

Posted by Simon Balderston (Member # 5106) on November 21, 2017, 01:18 PM:

just want to say thanks everybody David and the gang who made it a great weekend thank you [Wink]

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on November 21, 2017, 03:42 PM:

it looks great, to think of these conventions going in 2017 and beyond both here and over the pond at cinesea is quite something.
isn't it great to see the young students filming it all with today's high tech digital cameras. i wonder what they made of our superior reel stuff. [Wink]

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 21, 2017, 09:04 PM:

David Watson kindly sent me pictures he took during the saturday night dinner to add. Here are the first five ones (they are seven all together).

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on November 22, 2017, 03:14 AM:

David Guest announced at the end of the auction that the Hilton had been booked for the same weekend in 2018 so it seems to have been a great success. I hope to see you all there again next year.

Now for some more pictures of this year.

More dealers, CHC at the back of the hall.

The projector set up for the Sunday shows.

David loading up the 16mm films to move to the auction as Keith Wilton keeps an eye on the stock.

The 16mm auction starts, 8mm already done.

[ November 25, 2017, 07:14 AM: Message edited by: Brian Fretwell ]

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 22, 2017, 03:26 AM:

The two last Saturday night dinner pictures David sent me :

David, if you want me to put more of your pictures on the forum, don't hesitate to send me some...

Sunday morning, one hour before the opening of the doors.

The programm of the day (there has been a last minute change : True Lies could not be projected).

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 22, 2017, 06:17 AM:

General view.

Films sold by CHC. Other films were added during de day (the films sold were replaced by others).

Several dealers projected films.

Always nice to see film material for sale.

Other pictures to follow.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 22, 2017, 09:30 AM:

I must plan to go

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on November 22, 2017, 10:06 AM:

I'll try to join you Shorty!

Great pictures of an amazing event.

Doug

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 22, 2017, 10:56 AM:

Forum member, Nigel had a lot of super 8 to sell.

Guess who's hidding behind the reels ?

If you answsered Lee (also member of this forum) to the preceeding question, you won.

A super 8 projection was made in the other room. One of the interests of these projections is that you see films you would never have imagined existed on super 8 or you see titles that didn't attract you before.

The 16 mm projection, behind the Elmo from the preeceding picture. The digest "Abbott and Costello was screened. I didn't know it was so nice so I went to the selling room to buy (for 5 pounds) a super 8 copy I saw before [Smile]

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on November 22, 2017, 10:59 AM:

well some fantastic pictures of this number 1 event and lots more to follow plus dvd footage and you tube .yes doug and joe you realy need to come lots to see and if you come a couple of days early you can come to my home and have a look and maybe buy some films from my very large collection of films and I will give you a guided tour and put the fair organs on for you I am only 20 miles from blackpool

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 22, 2017, 11:19 AM:

The traditional auction. It attracts many potential buyers.

It happens in the "projection room", as you can see.

This is not a pose...

...it's a real job [Big Grin]

I was not the only foreigner. Two Scandanivian cine enthusiats were there also. And maybe some Americans as well next year ?

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on November 22, 2017, 12:34 PM:

Dominique,

it was good to meet you at the convention this year and all the other guys that i managed to speak to.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 22, 2017, 12:40 PM:

David, the pleasure was shared and I appreciated a lot that you were not wearing a tie during the Saturday night dinner so I was not the only one at the table we were sitting around (if there that sentence is correct...) 😀 I will post the last pictures tomorrow.

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on November 22, 2017, 04:25 PM:

Thanks for the photos of me helping Bob sort out the film that came adrift when rewinding onto a warped spool Dominique, I can now prove i was there. [Big Grin]

As the flash on your camera didn't seem to cope well with the large rooms I have taken the liberty of giving a couple a bit of a boost and am re-posting them. I hope you don't mind.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 22, 2017, 05:09 PM:

Brian, that's fantastic. One million thanks.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 22, 2017, 10:20 PM:

What great pictures of a fabulous event! Nice to see Keith Wilton enjoying himself, and fellow Eumig enthusiast Lee Mannering again, although that's not a Eumig that Lee is holding! [Big Grin]

Who in all these pictures is David Guest?

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 23, 2017, 12:26 AM:

Paul, David Guest is on the latest picture I posted. He's on the right, holding a film during the auction. I will post another photo of David Guest later in the day when I have access to my computer.

Posted by Paul Barker (Member # 4318) on November 23, 2017, 03:02 AM:

once again a fabulous time was had at this top event. again there were many many bargains to be had.more through the door than last year. an event that just gets better.the film shows in the cinema were a treat. i am sure there were film bargains to suit everybody this year. and its just not going away with some great films. meeting up with other like minded people is the icing on the cake.i have met and know some fabulous people at this event.lovely people and great to be in their company and meet up with them again.thank you one and all.

Posted by Nigel Higgins (Member # 4312) on November 23, 2017, 07:53 AM:

A big thankyou to david guest for putting on this great event ,and also to adrian winchester for organising the saturday night dinner it was all very enjoyable,and was nice to see ged jones from derann after all the years ,looking forward to next year already meeting old friends and new ,lets all keep this going for many years to come.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 23, 2017, 08:13 AM:

Here are my last pictures.

David Watson (right) and Bob who was one of the projectionists.

Paul Barker (right) and David Guest.

David Watson sent me other pictures he took, one of them is almost the same as one I wanted to post but mine is of lower quality so I will save Brian the trouble to correct it [Big Grin]

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on November 23, 2017, 01:49 PM:

My good lady and I have already booked for Nov 2018.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 24, 2017, 03:53 AM:

Here are the last pictures I got from David.

Great time. Hopefully, I can make it next year [Smile]

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on November 24, 2017, 06:35 AM:

Great Pictures. Thanks.

So what other films were shown apart from what's on the programme. As True Lies was cancelled what was shown in its place.

Graham S

Posted by Peter Scott (Member # 4541) on November 24, 2017, 08:11 AM:

Why was True Lies cancelled ?

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 24, 2017, 10:20 AM:

Well thanks to everyone for posting the great photos. At last we can now all see and appreciate David's wonderful convention. Can't wait for the video.
I want David Watson's Fumeo! How much does it weigh? [Eek!]

Posted by David Watson (Member # 3614) on November 24, 2017, 01:26 PM:

Hello Paul glad yourself and others have enjoyed our photos from the Blackpool week-end it would be great to have some of you guys come over for next years bash you would be made most welcome just like our european friends. To answer your question, my Fumeo 9145 weighs including the removable arms almost 43 kgs that's about 100 british pounds, the power unit is seperate and weighs close to 9kgs.
The projector has its own metal stand for it and the power unit but I don't often use it for public shows as it does not fold up and is not very tall.The Reel arms Will hold 6000ft of acetate film and more with polyester film.It's a two track machine and you can select either the main track or the balance track or the two combined through the integral 45amp mono amplifier, though I tend to use it with a SRS sound processor for suedo stereo through a 100w stereo amplifier. the lamp is a 500w Xenon arc xbo lamp mounted horizontally in a pure nickel reflector. The projector is based on Fumeo's 35mm portable model and the super 8 version was available from Fumeo to order only
the last price was more than twenty years ago around £6000

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on November 25, 2017, 03:46 AM:

Hi David,

It was good to meet you at the dinner and have a chat - it is good to finally put faces to the names of some of the people on the forum - hope to see you next year.

Posted by David Watson (Member # 3614) on November 25, 2017, 04:03 AM:

Hi David (Skillern), it was good to meet you at Blackpool also and I am glad you enjoyed the dinner and convention, I see you have already booked for next year proof, to others what a good week-end it is and once someone has experienced it they always what to come again

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on November 25, 2017, 07:18 AM:

I imagine True Lies was cancelled as the lab sound problems are not yet fixed, nothing was shown in its place just the 'scope trailer the promo for The Passage and start of a Bond movie that were the other part of the programme.

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on November 26, 2017, 09:23 AM:

Another memorable weekend and great to see numbers rising. I was told there will be a larger contingent from Norway next year and others have said that 2018 will be the year they finally attend, so resisting the appeal of this event seems increasingly difficult. We even now see the famous illuminations turned back on during the Friday and Saturday evenings, which is a bonus for those us who year after year saw the illuminations still in position, but always switched off!

It's always a pleasure to see fellow forum members, and thanks for the feedback concerning the dinner, which seemed to go down exceptionally well. If anyone who missed it would, just for fun, like to have a go at the quiz (15 questions), let me know and I'll post it in another thread.

Amazing to see that David (Skillern) has already booked for 2018, which must be a record! Are the Hilton already accepting bookings at the special Film Fair rate?

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on November 29, 2017, 02:48 AM:

Hello David,

Nice to see you briefly in Blackpool - what a brilliant day, you deserve a medal for all your organisation!

I’m still looking for ‘It’s a Wonderful World’ with Ted Heath’s band from 50’s - I know you’ve bought some new collections recently and just wondered if it happened to be in any of those by any chance?

Thanks again for organising such a fantastic event - I’m sorry I could only be there for a couple of hours due to work. I was very touched by the two minutes silence you did too - I didn’t know the people but you’re a gentleman for doing something like that.

Cheers David

All the best

Andy

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on November 29, 2017, 08:18 AM:

Andy(?),

You've posted here using David Guest's log in. Could you please explain this?

Doug

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on November 29, 2017, 11:30 AM:

I posted andy comments on the forum it was an email he sent me, so I thought it would be nice to read his very nice comments

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on December 01, 2017, 12:40 AM:

David,

Thanks for the explanation!

Doug

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on December 14, 2017, 12:53 AM:

When is this much anticipated video coming out on you-tube? [Smile]

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on December 14, 2017, 05:13 AM:

I think it will be released (for £££'s not free though) in time for the 'one-day-if-you-believe-it' release of these films David never comments on:

http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=011811#000003

Kevin

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on December 14, 2017, 06:28 AM:

re filming at blackpool this was done by a bunch of 10 students and they all did their own filming and its all got to be edited which all takes time in doing so .there will be a sample on you tube and pictures as well but it down to the people who filmed it for me to do it .I asked loads of forum members to do it for me but no one would .so just all be patient and it will be on soon I will put it on this forum with a link to it when its ready
re super 8 films which kevin keeps having a dig at I still have them all but just not got the time to sort them out yet if you want them all kevin come with 10 grand and you can have all the lot and buy them like I bought them without viewing any all top titles .I am a bit disappointed with you kevin that you keep having a go at me after all the top cartoons and fetures I have sold you at bargain prices might be best to by of paul foster

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on December 14, 2017, 06:42 AM:

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on December 14, 2017, 07:02 AM:

there are always lots of films to be had on all gauges in fact you would find it very hard to find somewere where there would be that many films on offer in one place

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on December 14, 2017, 07:07 AM:

Lovely reply David, indeed I am surprised at you in this instance too - my reason for asking for a simple reply to where the '500 super 8 films etc' went to is, if you read your original post, you implied they would be there for Super 8 collectors who went to the recent Blackpool event, not the next one. All you had to do was add a message earlier to say they would not be available this time but of course this would not have had the desired effect to get more Super 8 collectors to attend.

I'm not buying many films anymore David, I have all I want and more than I know what to do with - in fact over the coming months / years you will see me listing about 50% of my collection on here and Ebay as I don't want to have to move them when, as planned, my wife and I move to a smaller house or bungalow as we get older.

Re: the cartoons and films I have purchased from you in the past - thousands of pounds in custom from me over the years -
thank you sincerely I have enjoyed all of them but not so sure about the bargain prices - hope you enjoyed the nice profit you made on the top notch projectors you had from me by the way.

Final note - I will buy films from those who treat me with equal respect so yes Ian at Perry's and Paul Foster will be in there if I ever buy more films, no Classic due to their poor customer service and hopeless communications, and I guess, not from you now as you have shown your true colours in your reply here.

Kevin

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on December 14, 2017, 07:26 AM:

if I would have the time to screen any before blackpool then I would have took some but they all needed to be checked like all the films I sell .re super 8 films classic home cinema had more than enough films for sale to please any super 8 collecter and top titles to .merry Christmas and all the best in the new year kevin and good luck luck with you move

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on December 14, 2017, 07:34 AM:

Merry Christmas to you and your family too David, no move planned for us just yet but most likely we will in time buy a plot and build our own house (bungalow ideally) which can be more cost effective in this area with the bonkers UK house price situation. Just need to sell a few shed loads of films first.....

Kevin

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on December 14, 2017, 07:49 AM:

I will sell you my place sits in 3 acres with loads of outbuildings and planning for 2 bungalows and will leave you one building set up with films and a projector thrown in 1.3 million

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on December 14, 2017, 10:05 AM:

Sounds like a bargain David just unfortunate you are 300 miles farther North than we would want to move. Mrs Clark would like something smaller really so a maximum of 2 acres would be fine.

Kevin

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