At 8AM Monday on the Fan Tracks channel, the Diversity Track hosted Michael Williams, Marcus Haynes, Tracy Holt, Shae Carys, and Joy Hatcher along with moderator Jayson Graham gathered to discuss how queer relationships and people are portrayed in entertainment. Specifically they talked about their impact in the television, streaming, and movie industries. The panelists varied from authors of literature… Read more →
At 7PM Sunday on the Diversity Track, Mahogany Wings (Nikita), Danique Events (Dana), Andrew Michael Phillips (Drew) of AMPCosplay, Legend of Micah, and moderator Barr Fox gathered to discuss the challenges and benefits of cosplay and convention photography and videography. The panelists addressed a variety of issues around how to have a successful cosplay photography or videography (Xography) shoot in… Read more →
At 4PM on Saturday, the BritTrack celebrated the 42nd anniversary of the original radio broadcast of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (HGttG) on the track’s YouTube channel. The panel was moderated by Rob from the BritTrack. Panelists included podcasters Rob Levy, Mike Gordon, Brian Doob, and Rox of Spazhouse, as well as fan and frequent BritTrack panelist Matthew Brewer…. Read more →
When I found the books of Gail Z. Martin, they were actually the ones of her alter Ego, Morgan Brice. After finishing everything Brice wrote, I ventured further into her world with her Deadly Curiosities series. I have not looked back. I have not made it through all of her back list, but I am working on it. She writes… Read more →
Tweens felt the love of the YA track on Sunday at 10 am in Marriott A707. Guests were treated to the Middle Grade book recommendations made by panelists and authors Alison Cherry, Mari Mancusi, Diana Peterfreund, and Christine Taylor-Butler (not pictured), and moderator Casey Fiesler. For those not familiar with the term “Middle Grade,” it encompasses those books whose target… Read more →
Saturday at 10AM the annual Dragon Con parade kicked off. People lined the streets for hours beforehand to get good seats for the event everyone looks forward to each year. Attendees had a beautiful day to admire the amazing costumes that marched down the street for well over an hour. The parade featured special guests including Grand Marshal Mark Sheppard,… Read more →
How do we get half-blood wizards? How can two pure-blood wizards produce a squib? How do the Weasleys all have red hair? On Saturday afternoon in Marriott A601–602, the room next door to Mr. Barty Crouch, Jr. himself—as well as The Tenth Doctor, and most recently Good Omens’ Crowley— David Tennant, Duke University Professor of Biology, Ethan P. Spana, PhD… Read more →
On Saturday afternoon in the International Ballroom of the Marriott, there was a Stargate cast reunion of sorts. Ben Browder, star of seasons 9 and 10 of the flagship series, Stargate SG-1, was joined on stage by David Blue from the short-lived, but much-loved, Stargate Universe series, and Paul McGillion, from the run of Stargate: Atlantis. Military SciFi track director… Read more →
