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January 14 - 16, 2005.Pasadena Civic Center. Pasadena, California, USA.

Also at this convention were Elijah Wood (Frodo), Sean Astin(Sam), Billy Boyd(Pippin), Dom Monaghan(Merry), John Rhys-Davis(Gimli/Treebeard), Royd Tolkien(Great-grandson of JRR Tolkien ), Jarl Benzon(Glorfindel on a Decipher card/standin and body double for Legolas, various other characters), Jorn Benzon(Rúmil/various other characters), Sandro Kopp(one of Elrond's elf-lords/various other characters), Peter Tait(the Orc Shagrat), and Daniel Falconer(Senior Designer WETA WORKSHOP).

Operation Read at ORC:

During Bruce's panel, several students from the Operation Read program were invited on stage along with Winnie Jackson(founder of Operation Read) and Rebecca Kirkland (Co-producer of the Operation Read documentary DVD). Also, a brunch and a silent auction was held on Sunday at an area resturant that included a visit from John Rhys-Davies, Royd Tolkien, Daniel Falconer, and Bruce.

Rebecca Kirkland would like to thank everyone who participated in the silent auction. She really appreciates all of the positive response they received during the convention.

A transcript and photos of the students (Angela Min/Gabriel Ibarra/Annie Lin/Catherine Park/Nicole Davis) along with Winnie Jackson and Rebecca Kirkland on stage with Bruce can be found on the Operation Read at ORC page.


Photos and captions by Bruce:
Bruce:"A cunning disguise." Bruce:"Real men need hugs too! Reg from ravenswood leather and a spare Tolkien." Bruce:"The ever smiling Dan Falconer" Bruce:"Some shady characters on the streets of pasadena." (l-r)Royd Tolkien, Peter Tait, Sandro Kopp, Daniel Falconer, and a friend of the group.
Bruce:"Your MC for the night a resplendent Cliff." Bruce:"The beautiful and talented Colleen Doran." Bruce:"Some very suspect looking femmes, Janet, Ellen and Rebecca, but who is the other..." Bruce:"Elijah is so obliging to the fans." Jackie Cannon with her doll she made by hand. Very nice and fine detail in the face and clothing.
Bruce:"Anxiety lane as the costume competition continues." Bruce:"Bloody elves!!!" Julia McGee and friends. Bruce:"A peace loving tree/ent." Bruce:"Variety is the spice of life."
Fans enjoy the con. Bruce:"Somebody drank my wine!!!" Bruce:"And ate my bread!"

Photos from the Web Master, Jmsstyxnyes:

Bruce with others:
Bruce and Royd Tolkien are interviewed by a film crew at the Side Show Weta booth. Bruce and Royd pose with a fan at the Weta booth. Bruce and Royd being interviewed. Bruce and Royd talking during the interview.
Bruce and Royd being interviewed. Bruce and Royd after the Brunch on Sunday. Bruce, Rebecca, and Royd at the restaurant of the Brunch. Bruce poses with a fan at the Brunch as Rebecca looks on.
Royd sits and talks to fans at the Brunch. At the autograph table, web master Jmsstyxnyes takes a candid photo of unsuspecting 'victims'. Pictured l-r: Rebecca, co-producer of the Operation Read documentary that is currently in production, Ellen, a Bruce's Tribe member and Bruce. Bruce talks with a fan as he signs a photo. The students from Operation Read that attended ORC con courtesy of Creations Entertainment sit with Bruce, Rebecca, Ellen, Winnie and Rebecca's mum as they listen to Dom's panel. The names of the students are Angela Min, Gabriel Ibarra, Annie Lin, Catherine Park, and Nicole Davis.
The view from the back. Bruce listens to the supporting actors panel from the Dwarf Level seats.

The Other Guests:
Billy Boyd during his panel on stage. Billy Boyd. Billy Boyd with the huge banner behind him. Pippin, Billy Boyd live, Billy Boyd on screen ;). A shot showing the huge banner behind him of Merry and Pippin, and the large screen set up for those seated in the back of the room.
Billy stands with the banner of Merry and Pippin behind him. Billy Boyd. Billy Boyd. Billy Boyd.
Billy Boyd. Billy Boyd sings a hobbit song with a fan. Elijah Wood and Sean Astin demonstrate the art of ballroom dancing. Elijah with Sean in the background during their panel.
Sean and Elijah. Sean and Elijah. Sean and Elijah. Sean and Elijah.
Sean and Elijah. Sean and Elijah. Elijah holding a small child that started to cry when it was announced that no more questions would be taken. Elijah Wood.
Elijah Wood. Sean Astin. A shot of Dom Monaghan from the press line. Dom Monaghan.
John Rhys-Davies answers questions during his panel. John Rhys-Davis. John Rhys-Davis. John Rhys-Davis.
John Rhys-Davis.

Fan Photos:
The Web Master Jmsstyxnyes with Ben (Destroyer of Nations) from the Craig Parker Message Board. Photo property of Ben Cox. Daughters of Peggy Stewart with Bruce. Photo property of Peggy Stewart. Diana Perez with Bruce in front of the large Lurtz statue. Photo property of Diana Perez. Sarah and Heather with Bruce. Photo property of Sarah Twilley.
Bruce on stage during kareoke night. Photo property of Carolyn Torella. Bruce has fun during a group rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. Photo property of Carolyn Torella. Bruce holds up the teleprompt montior during a very energetic performance. Photo property of Carolyn Torella. Jennifer and Cynthia with Bruce. Photo property of Jennifer Brown.
Jennifer and Cynthia pose with Bruce. Photo property of Jennifer Brown. Robin Harmon and a group of Billy Boyd fans known as Billy's Loons pose with Bruce on the night of the awards ceremony. Photo property of Robin Harmon. Bruce is attacked by an Orc at ORC Con. Photo property of Aubrey Guilbault. Bruce video tapes the fans.
Bruce, Royd and friend stop in front of Jeanine's, (Mr. Flibbert of the book 'When a fan hits the sh*t', van. Jeanine:"They were laughing at my van, because I had this huge Halloween decoration strapped to the top. I call it "Which Way to Hogwarts Academy?" because it looks like they're a bunch of apprentice broomstick makers coming to give a lecture." Photo property of Jeanine (Mr. Flibbert). It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Bruce's second tripping at the Awards Ceremony, this time on purpose. Photo property of Dawn Neuhart. Bruce presents an award. Photo property of Dawn Neuhart. Bruce participates in ORC Karokee with others from the staff. Photo property of Dawn Neuhart.
Elyse Brandvold poses with Bruce at the Awards Ceremony. Photo property of Elyse Brandvold. Elyse Brandvold with Bruce at his autograph table. Photo property of Elyse Brandvold. Elyse Brandvold with Bruce at his autograph table. Photo property of Elyse Brandvold.
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OTHER EVENTS AND PHOTOS:
This is what happens when you lose a bet. ;) Cali of TORN wears an Arwen cossie. In one room, a demonstration and showing of cossies made by fans. The cossie show, nice costumes made by fans, these are the winners. A collection of Weta busts at their booth.
Pasadena, home of the Rose Bowl parade. This is a view down Coronado Blv. You can see the red line down the center of the road that the floats use to guide them down the road.