Alright, if you live in the Chicago area and you count yourself among the many seriously dissed Carnivale fans here's your chance to send HBO a message. Besides the fact that Carnivale cast member Matt McGrory has been added to the guest list the FW crew have decided to have a fullblown Bring Back Carnivale Rally.
Here's their press release:
Flashback Weekend Horror Convention and Drive-In will be hosting a BRING BACK “CARNIVALE” Fan Event July 29-31, 2005 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 5554 N. River Road, Rosemont Illinois.
We will be presenting a "CARNIVALE" cast reunion which will feature Adrienne Barbeau (“Ruthie”), Tim DeKay ("Jonesy"), Bill Moseley ("Posseum"), and Matt McGrory (Giant),
The weekend will include autograph sessions, Q& A and panel discussions, and the opportunity to meet and mingle with other “CARNIVALE” fans. Fans will also be able to sign the “Bring Back “CARNIVALE” petition at the convention. The petition will be sent to HBO along with footage of the “BRING BACK “CARNIVALE” rally at the convention. Press will also be present to report on the loyal fans and their support of “CARNIVALE”.
Tim DeKay will take the stage on Saturday July 30, 2005 at 1:30PM Central time for a Q & A. At 1:50PM, he will be joined by Adrienne Barbeau for a BRING BACK “CARNIVALE” RALLY.
Sunday at 1:30PM will feature a “CARNIVALE” reunion featuring Adrienne Barbeau, Tim DeKay, Bill Moseley, and Matt McGrory.
Fans of "CARNIVALE" will certainly agree that the second season was the best yet! As fans of “CARNIVALE” ourselves, we are still holding out hope that “CARNIVALE” will return.
Major press will be covering the convention, so this is a chance to show HBO just what kind of a fan base “CARNIVALE” has!
The goal is to show HBO that “CARNIVALE” must be brought back. The epic saga of “CARNIVALE” MUST be allowed to continue!
The three day long convention will also feature celebrity guests including Bruce Campbell and an “EVIL DEAD” cast reunion, a HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES” cast reunion featuring Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, and additional “HOUSE” guests, a cast reunion for the original John Carpenter’s THE FOG, and many other guests.