“Is this how guys feel, during other superhero flicks?” exclaimed Cammien Ray, talking about watching Diana Prince climb onto the battlefield of No Man’s Land. A standing room only crowd filled Marriott M301–302 to talk about the highs, and the higher highs, that came from the summer blockbuster DC release of Wonder Woman. Panelists Ray, Kevin Eldridge, Tyra Burton, Jeni… Read more →
When a panel starts with a failed Instagram story and ribbing from cast mates, that’s the one to be at, even when it’s unclear if you’re part of S.H.I.E.L.D., Hydra, or the Framework. Also, if you didn’t understand why Hydra lost to S.H.I.E.L.D., it’s due solely to the fact that Brett Dalton, as an evil double agent for Hydra, can’t… Read more →
On Saturday at 4PM in the Westin Peachtree ballroom, Stargate actors Christopher Judge, Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, and Jewel Staite met to razz each other, answer questions, and joke with their fans. Moderator Karen Henson explained that Saturday traffic had delayed Judge, Luttrell, and Staite. She brought Flanigan out, and he set the tone for the panel by saying, “When… Read more →
Gail Z. Martin, John G. Hartness, Misty Massey, and Darin Kennedy brought the “hold on to the light” initiative to Dragon Con in a Science Fiction Literature Track panel Saturday afternoon. Martin clarified that the presentation was not a workshop or a prescriptive, but a look at how mental health issues are portrayed in literature and the media. The panelists… Read more →
Crowds began filling the sidewalks along Peachtree Street by 8AM on Saturday for one of the weekend’s most popular events: the Dragon Con Parade. The oldest and youngest fans alike eagerly awaited seeing their favorite costumes and characters. The parade kicked off with a bagpipe player, Janny Wurts, leading a contingent of dragons escorting the Dragon Con banner. Following close… Read more →
Everyone loves a parade, especially when it has superheroes, Jedi, princesses, stormtroopers, and Spartans. What’s not to love? There’s something for everyone at the Dragon Con Parade. Even the crowd participates in this cosplay extravaganza. I spoke to a few viewers and semi-participants to discover what they were looking forward to the most. Connie Bolt from Conyers, Georgia, and four… Read more →
On Saturday at 1PM in the Westin F-H, Jaym Gates, Mika McKinnon, and Gail Z. Martin presented a panel discussion called “After the Storm: We Will Rebuild.” Gates, the moderator, kicked off the discussion by asking how the other panelists felt about the idea that community mindset plays a large role in recovering from an apocalypse. McKinnon said that community… Read more →
Dragon Con: those words mean something different to different people. To some, it’s a way to cosplay and let their fantasies fly. For others, it’s a way to hang with like-minded geeks who get the Star Wars or Supernatural quotes. Others get to game with people from all over the world. For everyone, it’s a way to reconnect to “family.”… Read more →
