The first fan arrived at 6:00 AM and by the time the signing took place later on that afternoon, there were between 450 to 500 fans waiting in line for the actor, with another 500 to 600 people crammed into the second and third floors of the bookstore and an overflow going down the stairs, through the back of the store, around the front and into the street.

   When Travolta first arrived, cheering fans and flashing cameras continued for a full minute before the actor went into the store. During the event, Travolta signed over 500 copies of the movie tie-in edition of Battlefield Earth, the best-selling novel by L. Ron Hubbard on which the film is based. A large contingent of Montreal media was on hand to film and photograph the occasion. Several Battlefield Earth cast and crew members were also present to say hello to John, including Canadian actor Christian Tessier, who plays Mickey, one of the band of oppressed humans who fight back against the alien invaders in the film.

"Wow! I just got John Travolta’s autograph!"

Crowds wait in line outside Chapters in Montreal
to meet John Travolta and get his signature.

The long line of fans extended through three floors
of Chapters and up and down the stairways.

John gives one of his younger fans his full attention.