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*** Topic for #auditorium: : SCIFI.CON Chat : Chong & de Lint of Poltergiest: The Legacy, 6pm ET
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<Logan5> I want Derek!!!!!!
<Moderator> We are now going to be moderated.  Please send all questions to me, the Moderator!
<JennyAnn> moderator: how do we do that?
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<Moderator> You can send questions by /msg Moderator
<Moderator> I'd like to welcome Derek DeLint and Robbi Chong to the chat.
<Moderator> Derek and Robbi, would you like to introduce yourselves?
<RobbiChong> Hello everybody.
<RobbiChong> I'm here in NYC and looking forward to talking.
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<DerekdeLint> Hello
<Moderator> Hi Derek!
<RobbiChong> Hello 
<RobbiChong> hello hello hello
<DerekdeLint> Hello Robbi, how is the Big Apple ?
<RobbiChong> Fabulous
<Moderator> Well, I think it's time for the first question.
<Moderator> <Clarianna> to <Moderator>: Thanks to both Robbi and Derek for chatting with us 
P:TL viewers tonight, we
  really appreciate it! - Question: to date, what P:TL episode was the most challenging for you, as an 
actor.  
<RobbiChong> I would say La Belle damme sans merci
<DerekdeLint> The first one, it was the first experience with Science Fiction
<RobbiChong> Where I played two characters.
<RobbiChong> Myself as Alex, and an ex -slave.
<RobbiChong> Called La Belle
<DerekdeLint> The forst one was hard since everything was new
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <JennyAnn> to <Moderator>: (for Derek) "The Assault" was one of the most powerful 
movies I've ever seen. After
  it was over, I just sat there and it took a few days to come to terms with it. It must have been quite a 
challenge for
  you to pl ay so many stages in one man's life.    
<DerekdeLint> Yes, it was an incredible challange
<RobbiChong> Since I wasn't born when the film was made...
<DerekdeLint> Usually they use several actors but I got to play many stages
<DerekdeLint> Excellent makeup artists
<DerekdeLint> ansd a fabulous child actor to play me as a child
<DerekdeLint> It was a HIT in Holland
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <juliak> to <Moderator>: Hello, Ms. Chong, Mr. deLint!  Thank you for joining us this 
evening.  So,if you
  weren't here with us this evening, what would you normally be up to on Halloween evening?
*To Moderator* Derek, you so well played  chess grand master in 'Lang Leve de Koningin'.  Do you 
play chess?  What're 
  your fav kinds of sport?
<RobbiChong> Well the night is still young...
<DerekdeLint> I am now living in North America...
<RobbiChong> But I plan to go see Patrick Fitzgerald who played Phillip on Poltergeist
<RobbiChong> in a play this evening.
<DerekdeLint> I did not grow up with Halloween, but I have children now....
<Moderator> <NancyD> to <Moderator>: How do you feel about the supernatural?   Any spooky 
things happen to you since you
  started doing the series?    
<DerekdeLint> We didn't have Haloween in Holland
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<DerekdeLint> A lot of people ask this Q
<DerekdeLint> No, the only thing that is supernnatural is that time flies....
<RobbiChong> Hmmm...
<DerekdeLint> I know this is a dissappointment for some people 
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <Jan> to <Moderator>: Hi, I would like to know if there are any plans to set any 
episodes in England where we
  have lots of ghosts and goulies to investigate!?    
<RobbiChong> Oh gosh...I would love to be in England
<RobbiChong> because of the rich material.
<DerekdeLint> It would be wonderful to shoot there, but
<RobbiChong> Castles, etc.
<DerekdeLint> I think the show will continue to be shot in Vancover
<RobbiChong> But it looks like we'll have to substitute Vancouver for  England for the time being.
<Moderator> <rmscruggs> to <Moderator>: You intrigued us with last season's ending Robbi.  Will 
we see major changes in
  your character this season?    
<DerekdeLint> .
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<RobbiChong> In terms of battling with the dark side
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<RobbiChong> and flirting with it,
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<RobbiChong> I would love to continue to explore that because it's more interesting.
<Moderator> <raynefan> to <Moderator>: Derek, you so well played  chess grand master in 'Lang 
Leve de Koningin'.  Do you
  play chess?  What're  your fav kinds of sport?
<DerekdeLint> I am a very moderate chess player
<DerekdeLint> and nothing like what I portrayed
<RobbiChong> I agree with that!
<DerekdeLint> I love water sports
<DerekdeLint> skiing
<DerekdeLint> and I am working out now which I see as a sport
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <Bouncer> to <Moderator>: Robbi and Derek, some of the episodes look REALLY 
physically challenging...which one
  has been the most physically challenging?
<RobbiChong> Practically every one that I've been slammed up against the wall on
<RobbiChong> Shadow Falls, Shaman, Tenement
<DerekdeLint> I like the one where I  ger raped
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> (still can't talk about it...huh Derek?)
<DerekdeLint> Ha....
<Moderator> <NancyD> to <Moderator>: Robbi and Derek, how much of you is in your characters?  
Do you have a lot of imput
  into what happens to them and how they react?  
<DerekdeLint> Yes
<RobbiChong> Yes.
<DerekdeLint> I am very different from my character
<DerekdeLint> Now they listen to us more
<RobbiChong> I bring a lot of myself into my character.
<DerekdeLint> It is always a creation of someone else
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <rmscruggs> to <Moderator>: Is PTL a good place to got to work? Does everyone get 
along well together?    
<DerekdeLint> Yes
<RobbiChong> We are actually a very happy family.
<RobbiChong> We feel like we have been through hell and abck together.
<DerekdeLint> You work with more than 100 people every day
<DerekdeLint> It is a great place
<Moderator> <Clarianna> to <Moderator>: For Derek: How will the new "love" of Derek Rayne in 
Season Four affect the sexual
  tension/chemistry between Alex Moreau and Derek Rayne?
<DerekdeLint> There are many frustrations, but many joys as well
<DerekdeLint> Oh...
<DerekdeLint> I think it can omly intensify our feelings...
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> I love you Derek.
<DerekdeLint> Hee..
<Moderator> <Aimers> to <Moderator>: Robbi!  I love the show!  Are there going to be any more 
episodes with your sister?
<RobbiChong> I hope so
<RobbiChong> but she's going to be directing me in her own feature film.
<RobbiChong> called Baylon Sisters.
<RobbiChong> That would be Babylon Sisters!
<DerekdeLint> I am not sure, 
<Moderator> We're chatting with two crazy people here, Robbi Chong and Derek DeLint!
<DerekdeLint> it also has to do with the availability of the actress 
<Moderator> If you have any questions for either Robbi or Derek, please send private messages to the 
Moderator.
<Moderator> <rmscruggs> to <Moderator>: Will either of your be directing an episode this season?  
Do you desire to direct?
     
<Moderator> <oops>
<RobbiChong> That's a question for Mr. de Lint
<RobbiChong> I won't be directing this season.
<DerekdeLint> Yes I am going to do my first direction this season
<DerekdeLint> The episode is called "Kristin Returns"
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <JennyAnn> to <Moderator>: If either of you could move your character in a particular 
direction, or develop a
  specific aspect of the character, what would it be? :) 
*To Moderator* Derek, you filmed in the different countries. What foreign languages (except for 
English)  do  you know?
<RobbiChong> Good question.
<RobbiChong> I would like to develop
<RobbiChong> more of my back story.
<DerekdeLint> Good question
<RobbiChong> Meeting Derek, how I joined the legacy...exploring the sight...
<DerekdeLint>  I would love to explore more of the dark side of Derek Rayne
<DerekdeLint> He must have skeletones in his closet
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <Clarianna> to <Moderator>: From Katy N: Has any of the cast considered writing 
their own episodes, or is
  planning to write, or co-written with one of the writers? I know they've directed, but do any of them 
have a story that
  they really want to do in an episode, maybe a scary story from their childhood, something they had 
read about perhaps?  
   
<RobbiChong> In a few of the episodes that explored my character
<RobbiChong> I used some stories from childhood that were true
<RobbiChong> and I think I would like to write more than direct at this point, so yes, it does interest 
me.
<DerekdeLint> I would be nice to be able to do that
<DerekdeLint> So far Martin has an episode
<DerekdeLint> You can writh an episode but you still need the approval of the producers
<DerekdeLint> to go into production
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <rmscruggs> to <Moderator>: There is a lot of fan fiction out on the web.  Do you see a 
development of novels
  based on the series and characters?
<DerekdeLint> Of course, if there is enough demand for it they will print it
<RobbiChong> The Signalman was based on a short story from Dickens
<RobbiChong> and I can't remember the name of the story,
<DerekdeLint> There are a lot of people who would love to read more
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> but our Executive Producer usually takes a lot of ideas from literature.
<DerekdeLint> That's true
<Moderator> <Sticky> to <Moderator>: Robbi, I  really admire how the women on the show are 
never victims.  Does that come
  from the actresses or the writers? 
<RobbiChong> The actors.
<RobbiChong> And also the writers, because we have to work as a team.
<Moderator> <JennyAnn> to <Moderator>: (for Derek) In PTL, your character uses a sword a lot. Do 
you fence or is it simply
  an aspect of Dr. Rayne? 
<DerekdeLint> I was a great challange for me
<DerekdeLint> I haven't used it lately
<DerekdeLint> It is part of my character, I don't fence normally
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <Z`ha`dude> to <Moderator>: Is there any possibilities of special Poltergeist movies 
like those that have been
  done for Babylon 5?    
<RobbiChong> Always a possibility.
*To Moderator* Derek and Robbi, in Russia we love you very much as well and we wait for the next 
seasons  with impatience.
<DerekdeLint> Everything is open
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <NancyD> to <Moderator>: Robbi and Derek, are you or have  you become  science 
fiction fans? 
<RobbiChong> Indeed I have.
<DerekdeLint> Yes, more than I was before
<DerekdeLint> but I have become more selective
<RobbiChong> Since i'll be doing two Outer Limits this season...
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <kss> to <Moderator>: How do you like working in Vancouver?  Do you miss the US?
<RobbiChong> Vancouver's a lovely city, but I do miss the US...
<DerekdeLint> I love working in Vancover. It is BEAUTIFUL, but
<DerekdeLint> I miss the US and I miss europe a lot
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <juliak> to <Moderator>: What are your favorite authors?  Are there any SF books 
you'd like to see brought to
  film and are there any particular parts you'd like to be able to play?    
<DerekdeLint> wow
<DerekdeLint> (thinking)
<RobbiChong> That's going to take al ong time...
<RobbiChong> Ok - here goes - Toni Morrison
<DerekdeLint> I just don't recall right now
<RobbiChong> Gabriel Garcia Marquez
<RobbiChong> Jamaica Kincaid
<DerekdeLint> I would love to play a character in William Gibsons  stories
<RobbiChong> So...many.
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> I don't really know SciFi writers.
<RobbiChong> I would like to play in Romantic Comedies and some stage.
<Moderator> <Clarianna> to <Moderator>: - Richard Lewis mentioned something about Patrick 
Fitzgerald coming back in Season
  Four but it sounded "iffy" when he said it - have either of you heard anything more?
<RobbiChong> They don't keep us informed of recurring characters
<DerekdeLint> No I have heard nothing about Patrick returning
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> but he's definitely one character that we talk about to the producers about the 
possibility of coming back.
<DerekdeLint> I would be great to have him back
<DerekdeLint> He was part of the team when we started
<DerekdeLint> and was popular
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <JennyAnn> to <Moderator>: In what direction would you like to see your career going 
in the future? More tv,
  movies, stage? Other?
<RobbiChong> All of the above.
<DerekdeLint> I would love movies, and stage work
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> If anyone has a question for either Robbi or Derek, please send a private message to the 
Moderator.
<Moderator> <nASh> to <Moderator>: Do you two see youreselves working on anything like a 
stephen king book or a Dean r
  koontz book and if so what novel would you see youreself doing or what part would you see youreself 
playing    
<RobbiChong> No.
<DerekdeLint> Any good script, any well written part is welcome
<DerekdeLint> Good scripts are rare !
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <Adya1> to <Moderator>: "Every one knows that the Space Shuttle took off into space 
this week.  If either of
  you had the opportunity to go into space what would you want to do while you were up there?"
<DerekdeLint> Enjoy it!
<DerekdeLint> I wouldn't hesitate to go.
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <JennyAnn> to <Moderator>: Are you enjoying this kind of communication and do you 
have a computer? Do you
  'surf the net' at all?
<RobbiChong> (I like it here on Earth.)
<DerekdeLint> Yes, I do have a computer, and serf the net.
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> Yes, I don't have a computer.
<Moderator> <Clarianna> to <Moderator>: For Derek: What was it like being on the set again with 
Michael Sarrazin (co-star
  in the film, Mascara) in the Season 2 episode "Fear?"
<DerekdeLint> Absoutely Fantastic!
<DerekdeLint> I hadn't seen him for a long time
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <kss> to <Moderator>: Have there been any PTL eps that have been emotionally 
difficult for you ?    
<DerekdeLint> Yes, but not because of the content of the show
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> PTL almost every episode is emotionally draining. 
<DerekdeLint> Because the writing was SO BAD
<RobbiChong> We battle with evil every wekk.
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <Jan> to <Moderator>: What movie role would you like to have played had you been 
offered it?    
<DerekdeLint> VERY good Q
<RobbiChong> I never think back - no regrets.
<DerekdeLint> The lead in the "Unbearable Lightness of Being"...
<DerekdeLint> (thinking)
<DerekdeLint> I need more time to think about it
<DerekdeLint> It is such a good Q
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <Sticky> to <Moderator>: What role do you think Sci-Fi plays on television and 
cinema?  An important one? 
<DerekdeLint> Yes, very much so.
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> Obviously a very important one, because there is a huge fan base out there.
<Moderator> We'll be wrapping up soon, so send your final questions to the Moderator.
<Moderator> <raynefan> to <Moderator>: Derek, you filmed in the different countries. What foreign 
languages (except for
  English)  do  you know? 
<DerekdeLint> French, German and my native language, Dutch
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <Clarianna> to <Moderator>: To many of the fans who already saw Season III on 
Showtime, the writing was below
  average compared to the first two seasons (of course, there were still a few good ones!) - you've 
already read and
  wrapped up a few new eps for Season Four now - in your opinions, has the writing of the characters 
improved over last
  season?    
<DerekdeLint> Another very good Q
<RobbiChong> Well I don't agree - I think the writing improved in the third season.
<RobbiChong> So there you go - 
<DerekdeLint> When you go into a 4th season of a show 
<DerekdeLint> the writing is the most challanging part
<DerekdeLint> but we are only shooting #5 so far and there are 17 more to go
<DerekdeLint> lets hope for good work / writing
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> <NancyD> to <Moderator>: Why do you think that PTL is so popular? 
<DerekdeLint> Because it's different
<RobbiChong> Hmmm - we're dealing with the fantastical.
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> which takes you out of your every day 
<RobbiChong> life
<Moderator> And now for our final question......
<Moderator> <Z`ha`dude> to <Moderator>: What major actors would be interesting as guest stars for 
the show?    
<DerekdeLint> Any good One !
<RobbiChong> I agree with Derek.
<Moderator> THanks for coming Robbi and Derek, do you have any final comments for your fans?
<RobbiChong> Thanks for watching - looking forward to another challenging season.
<DerekdeLint> I am really honored that so many people enjoy the show and my work
<DerekdeLint> Because of them I really enjoy doing it
<DerekdeLint> I would really like thank all my fans for their support !
<DerekdeLint> .
<RobbiChong> Bye Derek - see you next week - 
<Moderator> Thanks for participating everyone!
<Moderator> Up next: MINDPROBE : Star Trek Theme
<DerekdeLint> By Robbi, see you in the next episode, it's a good one !
<DerekdeLint> .
<Moderator> Check out the Poltergeist booths in the SCI-FI.CON!  
<Moderator> In the Screen Pavillion
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