Doctor Omega
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An unconfirmed rumour that Eccleston has taken Doctor Who off his c.v. on the play's program.
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An unconfirmed rumour that Eccleston has taken Doctor Who off his c.v. on the play's program.
Doctor Omega
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This just sounds like a cynical cash grab to me.... If he can't beat 'em, rob 'em blind.
His approach to this convention seems to be of using the fans as a cash machine.
Pop in, top me savings up, refuse to discuss anything with anyone, then sod off.
Maybe he is getting the hang of this Doctor Who fandom thing, after all...
chainsaw_metal1
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I have completely lost any respect I may have had for the man.This just sounds like a cynical cash grab to me.... If he can't beat 'em, rob 'em blind.
His approach to this convention seems to be of using the fans as a cash machine.
Pop in, top me savings up, refuse to discuss anything with anyone, then sod off.
Maybe he is getting the hang of this Doctor Who fandom thing, after all...
Doctor Omega
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Furious Doctor Who fans accuse Christopher Eccleston of cashing in
Die-hard Doctor Who fans have expressed their fury at a £95 price tag for an autograph from Christopher Eccleston.
The 54-year-old actor, who played the the ninth Doctor in the sci-fi series for one season in 2005, will be appearing at London Comic Con in July for the first time where he is set to do a meet-and-greet.
But Christopher, who is the most expensive guest among stars including Megan Fox and Jason Momoa, has been accused of 'cashing in' at the convention with the high prices.
He is even charging more than the most recent Doctor Peter Capaldi who charges £75 per autograph.
Superfans can pay £235 for a 'diamond package' which guarantees an autograph and a photoshoot along with an exclusive mug, or opt for the single price of the autograph at £95 or a photoshoot at £85.
Fellow Doctor Peter Capaldi is charging £75 for a single autograph or £225 for a 'diamond package' which includes an autograph, photoshoot, exclusive mug, exclusive print and a priority seat at his exclusive talk.
One fan fumed on Twitter: 'Christopher Eccleston/aka The 9th Dr - charging £95 for [his] autograph [and] nearly same for a photo.He's just gone down in my estimation how can a Dr/great actor ask [his] fans to pay that amount? It's tough out here.Most peeps barely afford to live.'
Another weighed in: 'Have always loved Christopher Eccleston as an actor but can't believe this event is charging £95 for an autograph.What a strange, strange world we live in.'
'Was considering going to the London Film & Comic Con for Christopher Eccleston, but £95 for an autograph is a sick joke,' added another angry fan.
London Comic Con is held in July and sees stars from TV and film appear at the convention which celebrates popular culture.
Autograph signings and photo shoots are an integral part of all conventions, with stars charging fans on top of the £55 three-day ticket price.
A publicist for Christopher Eccleston declined to reveal the percentage he would receive from the fees, telling the Times: 'Christopher has no involvement in establishing fees for London Comic Con.These are set by the organisers.'
Colin Baker, who played the sixth doctor, is charging just £15 for an autograph and his on-screen companion Bonnie Langford who is also appearing asks for £10.
The organisers Showmasters defended the fees to the Times, saying it was 'in line' with previous Doctors, adding that the conventions were 'luxury items'.
Die-hard Doctor Who fans have expressed their fury at a £95 price tag for an autograph from Christopher Eccleston.
The 54-year-old actor, who played the the ninth Doctor in the sci-fi series for one season in 2005, will be appearing at London Comic Con in July for the first time where he is set to do a meet-and-greet.
But Christopher, who is the most expensive guest among stars including Megan Fox and Jason Momoa, has been accused of 'cashing in' at the convention with the high prices.
He is even charging more than the most recent Doctor Peter Capaldi who charges £75 per autograph.
Superfans can pay £235 for a 'diamond package' which guarantees an autograph and a photoshoot along with an exclusive mug, or opt for the single price of the autograph at £95 or a photoshoot at £85.
Fellow Doctor Peter Capaldi is charging £75 for a single autograph or £225 for a 'diamond package' which includes an autograph, photoshoot, exclusive mug, exclusive print and a priority seat at his exclusive talk.
One fan fumed on Twitter: 'Christopher Eccleston/aka The 9th Dr - charging £95 for [his] autograph [and] nearly same for a photo.He's just gone down in my estimation how can a Dr/great actor ask [his] fans to pay that amount? It's tough out here.Most peeps barely afford to live.'
Another weighed in: 'Have always loved Christopher Eccleston as an actor but can't believe this event is charging £95 for an autograph.What a strange, strange world we live in.'
'Was considering going to the London Film & Comic Con for Christopher Eccleston, but £95 for an autograph is a sick joke,' added another angry fan.
London Comic Con is held in July and sees stars from TV and film appear at the convention which celebrates popular culture.
Autograph signings and photo shoots are an integral part of all conventions, with stars charging fans on top of the £55 three-day ticket price.
A publicist for Christopher Eccleston declined to reveal the percentage he would receive from the fees, telling the Times: 'Christopher has no involvement in establishing fees for London Comic Con.These are set by the organisers.'
Colin Baker, who played the sixth doctor, is charging just £15 for an autograph and his on-screen companion Bonnie Langford who is also appearing asks for £10.
The organisers Showmasters defended the fees to the Times, saying it was 'in line' with previous Doctors, adding that the conventions were 'luxury items'.
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Doctor Omega
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Poor, powerless Christopher...
At the mercy of his agent and these convention organisers.
Maybe it will all come out one day how they lied to him - and tricked him into fleecing his fans.
Doctor Omega
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Christopher Eccleston's First Convention! (Sketch)
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Doctor Omega
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It is my understanding now that the most likely scenario has been that the guy who runs the con - a multi-millionaire - kept offering Chris a higher and higher price to attend and - after many refusals, finally made Chris an offer that he simply could not refuse.*
The downside of that is the guy now obviously wants to recoup that huge payment to Chris, which falls on the con-goers. Hence the £95 price tag.
So yes, the wording of the above quote is technically true. Chris has no direct involvement in naming the fee. But if the scenario I have heard from a friend who runs a stall at these things is correct, then Chris is still indirectly responsible for such a hefty tag.
Either way it's payday for Doctor Number 9(5).
Which is "FANTASTIC!" - for him! I guess!
* Financial offer, of course - not concrete boots etc.!
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Doctor Omega
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Doctor Omega
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16:25 for Hugh as The Doctor.....
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BBC Radio 2 - Christopher Eccleston Talks Doctor Who (13/11/2018) - Interview
Doctor Omega
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The Seeker
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Great! Another book I’ll never buy.
Doctor Omega
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The Ninth Doctor in THE PLANET THAT TURNED AROUND AND SHAT ON LITTERBUGS
The Seeker
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I agree 100%!
ant-mac
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Christopher Eccleston probably had more effect in 47 seconds on his mobile phone about pollution and waste than what Jodi Whittaker will have in 47 minutes in the season 12 serial about plastic waste.