Inked Autographs

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Meeting the cast of The Following - Kevin Bacon & James Purefoy

Ever since Kevin Bacon angrily danced in a barn, I've been a fan. His new show "The Following" looks pretty cool and is getting good buzz so I wanted to take the chance to try and get him on some pieces from the show. I opted to do combos as opposed to full cast items in fear I'd miss someone.

I happened to be using the laboratory when James Purefoy passed by and well, my friends forgot to get my personal item done. Judging by these photos they took of him signing...he might have snapped and killed us if one more person asked for an autograph so good thing I wasn't there.

James Purefoy signing autpgraphs

A little later, Kevin Bacon arrived and came over and signed. Unfortunately I had forgotten by Footloose image at home but we did add him to two 11x14 combo items that James signed earlier and I got him on my personal 12x18. We also added him to a Friday the 13th poster for someone.

Kevin Bacon signing autographs

Autographed by Kevin Bacon & James Purefoy

Autographed by Kevin Bacon

Purefoy did end up coming out and did a solo 11x14 and and finished my 12x18 combo for myself. Now let's just hope the show is as good as it looks!

Autographed by James Purefoy

Autographed by Kevin Bacon & James Purefoy

Friday, January 18, 2013

The Last Stand premiere - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Johnny Knoxville & more!!

Went to the Last Stand Premiere with zero expectations. The movie looks painfully bad and their isn't much in the cast to get excited about. We had one goal in mind...Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Arrivals started and first up was Luis Guzman. Edwin loves Carlito's Way and badly wanted him on a Pachanga shot from the movie. Luis isn't the friendliest guy around but he did come over to our surprise. He decided to sign about five people down and completely ignore Edwin. This wouldn't be the first time he'd blow him off that night, either.

After Guzman came Jamie Alexander and Daniel Henney. Neither of which I had anything. So I helped friends. Shortly after Bam Margera came walking down the street to the carpet. I happened to bring a few shots from Jackass and he came over and signed and took a photo with Ed.

Autographed by Bam Margera

Autographed by Bam Margera & Johnny Knoxville

Bam Margera & Ed

Genesis Rodriguez was up next. She took some carpet photos then walked over straight for my 12x18 and smiled. She signed it and then proceeded to ignore Edwin and his 2 8x10s and go the opposite way.

Genesis Rodriguez signing autographs

Autographed by Genesis Rodriguez

Arnold then arrived and the herds of people in the fan pits went bananas. Of course, he went about 10 people down from me and went the opposite way. It was so packed full of people I couldn't move. So I just watched him sign. Afterwards I saw some of the items and was actually relieved I didn't get one as his bodyguard handed him a dead black sharpie. While Arnold was signing we did manage to add Johnny Knoxville to a shot signed by Bam earlier. Bronze sharpie courtesy of Edwin.

Autographed by Johnny Knoxville & Bam Margera

So I decided to try for the way out only to be shut down by Arnold again. As he quickly walked by me his bodyguard made sure my item got nowhere near him. 0-2. At this point, I was done. Me and Edwin began to walk to the car when Ed spotted him driving down the street and we ran for him. When he got out of his car he ignored the people who managed to make it to him to ask for an autograph. Including myself. Then as he continued walking I asked again and he turned around and reached between his bodyguards and took my pen and signed the poster I was trying to get him on.

Autographed by Arnold Schwarzenegger

It was a long, cold night and pretty bad premiere but we managed to be one of the few to get a decent Arnold auto in a decent pen. After Arnold I did get Jee-Woon Kim, the director of the film, on a 12x18 of a I Saw the Devil movie poster (I enjoy that film) and a solo 11x14.

Autographed by Jee-Woon Kim

Edwin got a photo with Nick Swardson (Who he LOVES) and Jason Mears who played Jason in the Friday the 13th Remake and we got an 11x14 signed by Tony Hawk. Not a total waste of a night. A little luck helped.

Jason Mears & Ed

Ed & Nick Swardson

Autographed by Tony Hawk

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Meeting Golden Globe winner Jessica Chastain

Heard about a Q & A for Zero Dark Thirty and decided to give it a go. 1. I really enjoyed the movie 2. because of Jessica Chastain's performance which carried the film and 3. She's one of the sweetest celebrities I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.

Today was no different. Jessica stopped and signed for the people waiting for her. I had a few but only asked for two of them. She signed both of them.

Jessica Chastain signing autographs

Jessica Chastain

Autographed by Jessica Chastain

This woman is one of the best actresses around today so if you haven't gotten familiar with her work, do so. She kills every role she's in and elevates the material to new heights. As you can tell, we are big fans of her. She's extremely talented and ridiculously kind to her fans. What's not to like?

- Ant E

Meeting the cast of Revolution

Went out for the cast of Revolution while they were out doing some press. This cast ended up being one of the nicer casts I've had the pleasure of meeting in awhile.

Giancarlo Esposito was up first and he's always such a nice guy. Today was no different. Added him to some cast & combo pieces and a few solo Gustavo Fring shots.

Giancarlo Esposito signing autographs

Autographed by Giancarlo Esposito

Autographed by Giancarlo Esposito & Billy Burke

Autographed by Giancarlo Esposito

Autographed by Giancarlo Esposito & Tracey Spiridokas

Elizabeth Mitchell was up next and was very friendly. She signed for a good amount of time and we added her to a cast item, an 11x14 solo shot which she said is "one of her favorite shots" and a Lost poster with character name. She also stopped and took photos with whoever asked.

Elizabeth Mitchell signing autographs

Autographed by Elizabeth Mitchell


Ant M & Elizabeth Mitchell

After Elizabeth came Billy Burke, rockin a Seattle Seahawks shirt (Which made Ant M. very happy). Burke was friendly and signed as much as he could. Finished a combo that Esposito started and added him to our cast items.

Billy Burke signing autographs

Autographed by Giancarlo Esposito & Billy Burke

Eric Kripke was next. I'm a big fan of Supernatural and he created it and ran the show for years so I was pretty excited to meet him. He was very nice and signed and took photos.

Eric Kripke signing autographs

Ant M & Eric Kripke

After Eric came the other genius behind Revolution, Mr.JJ Abrams! For a man worth boat load's of cash, JJ is incredibly nice. He always takes the time for his fans. JJ did his thing and signed and took pictures per usual.

JJ Abrams signing autographs

Ant E & JJ Abrams

JJ Abrams & Ed

Finally, the highlight of the night. I say this, only because I've met JJ before, but I was very much looking forward to meeting Tracey Spiridokas. I missed her earlier in the day but hopefully I'd catch her later. I did and she was everything she was described as earlier. Incredibly gracious and sweet. She signed...and signed...and signed and took photos with whoever asked. Great way to end the night.