New England Fan Experience November 20, 2008

The New England Fan Experience (NEFE) is the future of fandom. It is a multi-faceted event, offering diverse programming in the areas of science fiction, fantasy, anime, pop culture, gaming, science fact, technology, costuming, and much, much more.

NEFE brings you the actors and experts that you want to see! We are dedicated to providing the highest quality and value for your entertainment dollar in a fan friendly environment. Experience wide ranging activities such as fan panels, costume contests, workshops, guest talks, video rooms, skills demonstrations, art shows, musical concerts, and more... All to provide the Ultimate Fan Experience!

Guest List (in formation):
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Sci-Fi Experience:
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>> Peter Davison was the youngest actor at the time to take on the title role in Doctor Who in 1981 as the 5th Doctor in the long running British science fiction series. He recently reprised his role joining David Tennant in a two Doctor mini episode, Time Crash for the Children in Need charity.

>> Robert Picardo born October 27, 1953, is an Emmy Award-nominated American actor. He may be best known for his portrayals of Dr. Dick Richards on ABC's China Beach, the Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH) also known as The Doctor, on UPN's Star Trek: Voyager, as The Cowboy in Innerspace, as Joe "The Meat Man" Morton on Home Improvement, Coach Cutlip on The Wonder Years and as Richard Woolsey in Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.

>> Mark Goddard is most famous for his roles in the TV series "Johnny Ringo" (1959) and "Lost In Space" (1965-68) as Major Don West, the gungho but fearless pilot of the Jupiter 2, the spaceship of the Robinson family. In 1998 he made a return to "Lost In Space" when he appeared as the General in the movie of the same name. Mark is married and is the father of two children, He has a Masters Degree in Education which he gained from the Bridgewater State College (Bridgewater, MA). Today Mark is teaching (since 1998) at the Chamberlain School, Middleboro, MA, a residential facility for students with behavioral problems.

>> Daniel Logan was young Boba Fett in "Star Wars: Episode II" and voices him in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars"

>> Morena Baccarin is a Brazilian actress of Italian origins, best known for her roles as Inara Serra in the short-lived sci-fi television series Firefly, and as Adria in Stargate SG-1.

>> James Cawley was a big Star Trek fan growing up. He began collecting props and costumes from the original series and acquired the original Enterprise blueprints when he was intern on Star Trek: The Next Generation. His passion for Trek led him to aquired an abandon car dealership in Port Henry, NY were he recreated the sets from the series and began to shoot episodes of Star Trek with fellow fans and volunteers, when he wasn’t out being an Elvis impersonator.

>> Eliza Roberts besides being married to the hunky actor, Eric Roberts, has had quite a career throughout many aspects of film, including being a casting director and crew member for films. In 1996 she had the role of Miranda on Doctor Who: The Movie. She began her film career with a fun little title that is celebrating it's own mile-stone in the annals of Pop Culture, as National Lampoon's Animal House debuted 30 years ago in 1978.

UPDATE: George Takei has had to cancel his appearance at the Sci-Fi Experience. George has been cast in a new television show that will be filming outside of the US during November and December

Pop Culture Experience:
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>> Eric Roberts is a Golden Globe and Academy Award nominated actor who has graced TV and movie screens for decades. Eric recently appeared as "Salvatore Maroni" in the 2008 installment of the Batman franchise, "The Dark Knight". He has also appeared in NBC's top rated show "Heroes" as Thompson, and is the only American actor to date to portray The Master in the British sci-fi series, Doctor Who. Eric is the older brother of Academy Award winning actress Julia Roberts.

>> James Kyson Lee portrays Ando Masahashi in "Heroes"

>> Kellan Lutz is best know for his portrayal of Emmett Cullen in the upcoming movie "Twilight".

>> Gary Sohmers is known in the media and collecting world as the "King of Pop Culture". He produces, and hosts, the syndicated talk radio show "Calling All Collectors" and appears as an appraiser of Toys, Collectibles and Memorabilia on the PBS television program "The Antiques Roadshow."

He has been featured guest on many other television and radio programs over the past 25 years, and quoted regularly in national print for his expert knowledge of the value and history of collectible objects.

Science and Technology Experience:
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>> Jeffrey Hoffman became an astronaut in August 1979. Dr. Hoffman served as a support crewmember for STS-5 and as a CAPCOM (spacecraft communicator) for the STS-8 and STS-82 missions. Dr. Hoffman has been the Astronaut Office Payload Safety Representative. He also worked on EVA, including the development of a high-pressure spacesuit, and preparations for the assembly of the Space Station. Dr. Hoffman was a co-founder of the Astronaut Office Science Support Group. During 1996 he led the Payload and Habitability Branch of the Astronaut Office. Dr. Hoffman is now a Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT. He is engaged in several research projects using the International Space Station and teaches courses on space operations and design.

Dr. Hoffman will be at the Science & Technology Experience on Friday only.

>> Story Musgrave was selected as a scientist-astronaut by NASA in August 1967. He completed astronaut academic training and then worked on the design and development of the Skylab Program. He was the backup science-pilot for the first Skylab mission, and was a CAPCOM for the second and third Skylab missions. Dr. Musgrave participated in the design and development of all Space Shuttle extravehicular activity equipment including spacesuits, life support systems, airlocks, and manned maneuvering units. A veteran of six space flights, Dr. Musgrave has spent a total of 1,281 hours 59 minutes, 22 seconds in space. Dr. Musgrave left NASA in August 1997 to pursue private interests. Story will be joining us to share his exciting and varied experiences with NASA.

>> Dr. James Prego is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Soon after, he discovered the field of natural medicine. He received his degree from Bastyr University, in Kenmore Washington. Bastyr University a fully accredited 4-year Naturopathic medical school and a leading institute in research of natural therapies. Dr. Prego is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a member of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Prego will be joining us to discuss holic medicine.

Anime Kaiju Experience:
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>> Vic Mignogna's career is without a doubt one of a very active performer. Vic’s been a voice actor in Kaiju film of the fantastic Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris.

>> Johnny Yong Bosch is most notably known for his role as Adam Park in the hit show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Bosch has most recently been working as an English voice actor for various Japanese anime television series, video games, and movies such as Bleach, Trigun, The Melancholy of Suzumiya, Naruto and Fullmetal Alchemist.

>> Bob Eggleton is an 8 time Hugo Award winning science fiction, fantasy, and horror artist. He has also won the Chesley Award for Artistic Achievement in 1999.

Bob is a fan of Godzilla and worked as a creative consultant on the 1998 film "Godzilla" and while in Japan appeared as an extra in one of the more recent films.

Asteroid 13562 was named Bobeggleton in his honor.

>> Don Frye "The Predator" Frye (born November 23, 1965) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, actor, and professional wrestler. Frye rose to fame fighting in early Ultimate Fighting Championship events, winning the UFC 8 and Ultimate Ultimate 96 tournaments. A former pro boxer and a licensed firefighter, Don dominated the world of mixed martial arts for 6 straight years.

>> Ikeda Katsu. Ever wish you could hear your favorite anime or video game theme song live? Search no longer because hailing from Massachusetts comes Ikeda Katsu! Forged together by six friends determined to bring the rock back into the anime convention! This group double dips in both the anime and video game genres... bringing you live performances from some of your favorite series including FLCL, Final Fantasy, Naruto and many more surprises.

>> The Slants! Hailing all the way from Portland Oregon, The Slants join us in our Anime Kaiju Experience Celebration! "The Slants is powerful and brilliant band with a bold sound that will melt your face clean off... They plugged their electronic energy into the audience so hard that the static of The Slants remained in that room long after they had left the stage." (Jrock Events USA Live Report)

All guests are subject to professional commitment and are subject to change at any time. No refunds will be given for guest cancellations or changes.

Official Website: http://www.nefe.us/