What strange creature just washed up on the shore? Why does it have only one eye? Where in blazes is its stomach? It’s all eye and mouth! Who you gonna call to figure out if this horrific critter is dangerous? (No, not them. This blobby thing isn’t a ghost.) A scientist, that’s who we need! During “Monster Mophology” at 2:30PM… Read more →
What makes a science fiction story noir? The Sci-fi Literature track sponsored a panel at 1:00PM on Saturday to consider the question. Moderator Kacey Ezell started by asking panelists Jon R. Osborne, Stuart Jaffe, Griffin Barber, Marisa Wolf, and John Hartness to give an “elevator pitch” explaining noir. Hartness described as being an aesthetic of shadowy tales and black and… Read more →
It was a sold-out room when Nicolas Cage faced off with Nicolas Cage in “Cage vs. Cage: The All-Nicolas Cage Match!” Spectators gathered in Marriott M103-M105 Saturday at 2:30pm to take part in the spectacle that is a Nicolas Cage event. The brackets were laid out with some of Nicolas Cage’s most iconic roles pitted against one another. Panelists Keith… Read more →
Open Division Judges’ Choice, Brought the house down: Joel as Jaime Lannister, Game of Thrones Judges’ Choice, Engineering: Fernside Dragons as Doomslug, Skyward Judges’ Choice, Fairy Tale: Amy Dowdy as Cinderella, “Cinderella of the Little Glass Slipper” by Charles Perrault Judges’ Choice, High Fantasy Adaptation: Harley & Elizabeth, The Witch King and Eowyn, Game of Thrones Best Interpretation: Cosmerenaut, Gandalf,… Read more →
Kids Honorable Mention Bailey P. as Mitsuba Sousuke from Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun William B. as Eren Yaeger from Attack on Titan Honorable Mentions Audrey L. as Envy from Fullmetal Alchemist Dave H. as DreamXD from Dream SMP Carly M. as Junker Queen from Overwatch Griffin G. as Dante from Devil May Cry LyraJeah as Shionne Vymer Imeris Noble Scarlet from Tales of… Read more →
Dragon Con defines itself as a convention that welcomes everyone, respects everyone, and applauds everyone. One way that outlook manifests is through the dedicated work of the Disability Services volunteers. Among the scores of people who make up that team is a nine-year veteran, Lynda Bernhardt. Lynda is the Disability Services manager for the Hilton Salon ballroom, one of the… Read more →
Believe it or not, people are streaming much more than just video games these days. No, really! If you haven’t checked out Twitch, YouTube, or even TikTok lately, you might have missed the number of streams that are anything but gaming. You can find people looking for work buddies, people doing ASMR, cooks inviting you into their kitchens, and more…. Read more →
Ever wondered how your character should shadow someone? On Saturday at 2:30PM, Writers Track speaker John Robinson offered some answers in a program called “Hide in Plain Sight—Secrets of Effective Surveillance.” Emphasizing that surveillance is much harder than it looks on television, he focused on sidewalk surveillance and discussed teamwork, gear, and street sense. Individual surveillance is fast and cheap,… Read more →
