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Syfy Drive-In Theater Presents Sharktopus

Don’t miss an MST3K showing of one of Syfy’s infamous monster movies, Sharktopus! Bring your car and indulge in some cheese. Popcorn will be provided. Plus, we’ll be giving away some Sharktopus t-shirts, courtesy Her Universe! Sat 10PM, A704 (Marriott).

Courtesy Shuttle Bus Routes, Schedules, and Map

Starting Thursday evening, the convention will provide free, courtesy shuttle bus service to its host hotels and most overflow hotels*. All buses are handicap accessible and equipped with a wheelchair lift. The shuttle stop at the northeast corner of Baker and Peachtree streets will be wheelchair-only.

Submit Your Costumes for Display at the Masked Ball

The Dragon*Con Special Events Staff is currently taking submissions for costumes to be set up on display during the 25th Anniversary Masked Ball. These displays will be roped off for viewing purposes only. Costumers must supply a dressmaker’s dummy or other adequate support system. Photographs of submissions and a brief explanation of the costume’s attributes or why you think it… Read more →

We Are All Cylons

We Are All Cylons: The Movie

Making its Southern debut at Dragon*Con, We Are All Cylons is a stunning psychological statement on the relationship between fandom and fiction and how the lines sometimes blur. Addressing issues such as AI, rapidly advancing tech, and identity slippage, We Are All Cylons uses Battlestar Galactica to explore what makes us human in the digital age. Director Ilana Rein‘s documentary… Read more →

Tuckerizations Available at Charity Auction

Want to be immortalized in a book by your favorite author? Tuckerizations will be up for auction at the charity auction on Sunday. A Tuckerization is when the author takes the name and/or likeness of a real person to use as a character, creature, or place. As of now we have David Weber, John Ringo, Michael Z. Williamson, and Cat… Read more →

Fans for Christ.org Church Service

Like going to Sunday services but don’t want to leave the con? Once again we will be having our geek-centered, costume-friendly, all-are-welcome church service on Sunday morning (9/4). Come visit our FFC fan-table for directions or more information. Sun 10AM, Meeting Room (Days Inn at Spring and Baker Street, one block west of the Hyatt).

Legend of the Seeker Fans Photo Shoot

Legend of the Seeker fans with or without costume, please join the group photo shoot. We will have a big SAVE OUR SEEKER sign in support for a third season of the show. Fri 11PM, 10th Floor Lounge (Marriott).