11/23/2024 -11/24/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; Republic Of Pirates: Airport Con! - Rhys, Con, Nathan, Vico, and Kristian; Photo Dumps on Tumblr;  Positive Comments from the Con; ROP: Fan Spotlight!; More Cast & Crew Sightings: Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Zayre Ferrer; Voting Reminders; Love Notes!

Hey all! Sorry after tumblr killed my drafts I lost all motivation because I was very grumpy so this is much later than intended-- but it did let me get a hold of a few more lovely folks so it worked out!! 

= Rhys, Con, Nathan, Vico, and Kristian =

So many of you got to make it to the Republic of Pirates Con this past weekend with Starfury Conventions! It sounded like a completely bonkers, amazing con! So many cool pictures from cast and crew, and fans alike! 

















Some shots of Kristian's awesome concert with the cast!




Source: Vico's IG Stories

Rhys and Con before the convention!

Source: Rhys Instagram Stories

== ROP Photo Dumps on Tumblr ==

There were some awesome folks who attended the convention that posted more photos if you wanna check them out!

= Crimson & Clover =

Super huge thanks to the extremely kind @crimson-and-clover-1717 for sharing these uplifting pics!!

Source: @crimson-and-clover-1717

= London Spirit =

Also major thanks to the darling @londonspirit who was kind enough to let me share her photo dumps and this cast photo! She's going to be doing a write up and another dump soon (but needs a much deserved break!) so keep an eye on her blog for more fun stuff in the future! 
Picture of the cast sitting in front of a blue screen with star fury conventions written in white behind them. From left to right: Nathan Foad in a blue shirt holding a microphone, Vico Ortiz in a multicolored jumper, Kristian Nairn in a shirt with a colorful tiger on it, leaning over and touching heads with, Con O'Neill, black sweater over a black shirt and jeans leaning on Kristians shoulder, Rhys Darby with his hands in his lap smiling with a black had and blue polo shirt with black skinny jeans.



Source: @londonspirit's Tumblr

== Some Uplifting Convention Comments ==

Bsky Post: trix TBUSMAU, @trixntreats.bsky.social - Woke up this morning to the memory of Rhys saying he wished Taika did conventions so he could reconnect with the show and feel the love for Ed and the incredible work he did creating him, and instantly burst into tears. So that's how I'm doing after airport con.

(Also by Rhys!)
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== Republic of Pirates Fan Spotlight! ==

= Unicorn Death Race = 

One of our incredibly talented crewmates @unicorndeathrace cosplayed as the absolutely devastated (and devastatingly gorgeous) Widow Olivia! The cast gave a standing ovation and everything! So well done hon!
Picture of a woman in a black mourning dress with a seagull head dabbing her eye, and a veil.

Picture of several cast members standing and clapping for the Cosplay Contest third place winner @unicorndeathrace. Pictured left to right is Con O'Neill, Rhys Darby, Nathan Foad, and Vico Ortiz with other people in the background.

PS: Does anyone know who else placed in the competition? I'd love to reach out to them!

== Cast & Crew Sightings ==

= Rhys Darby =

Are you going to be in LA on the 6th of December? Well Rhys will be there at his RD Saying Funny Things Society! You can get tickets here: Tickets to the show on December 6, 2024 in Largo Los Angeles
(Note: I could have sworn he was going to Galaxy Con Columbus that weekend but it sounds like he's not (either anymore or ever?), sorry if I gave the wrong info previously!)

Source: Rhys' Bsky

Rhys got a new phone pen and the Darby Daily Doodles are back!

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= Taika Waititi =

More pictures from kokocamden from a couple weeks back!

Black and white side profile picture of taika waititi in a suit standing next to cate blanchett

= Zayre Ferrer =

One of our Fab writers, Zayre Ferrer has been doing an "Imaginary Spin Off Series" set of posts where they are coming up with amazing spin off ideas for shows that have ended/been cancelled. Their latest is Nana-- but if you arent already following along, there are some pretty bad ass ones in there!
Bsky post:  ‪Zayre ❤️📺🎦‬ ‪@zayreferrer.bsky.social‬ · 2d #13: Our Flag Means Death: Bad Habits  Nana calls Jim home—it’s time to join the family business. Assassin nuns taking out corrupt colonial powers in the chaos of the 18th century. Jim will do the killing, but they’re not wearing the outfit. Faith, family, and sharp knives—what could go wrong?

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== Voting Reminder! ==

Voyage of the Damned by Frances White, and audiobook narrated by our beloved Lucius, Nathan Foad has made it to the final rounds of the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards. If you enjoyed it and want to support it, can you please give it a vote when you have a moment? Thanks!

https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/readers-favorite-debut-novel-2024

== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies! I hope those of you who got to go to the convention this past weekend had such an amazing time! Those of us on the opposite side of the world, or who couldn't make it really appreciate all the love and sharing you did! It sounds like you had such a blast!
One thing I want to send is many many hugs because I know there's always the post-con funk that can happen, and I know coming down from that high can be a bit rough! Just remember to be kind with yourself and give yourself some extra grace if you're having some big feelings this week okay?
Prioritize you!
Things will look up again, and I hope you have those beautiful memories keeping you warm while they do <3 

Source: KatieAbey's Instagram