’25 Panels/Events

Tackling Evil of All Kinds

Tackling Evil of All Kinds

The stars of Evil gathered in the Hyatt Centennial II-IV ballroom at 1PM to discuss the show and answer some questions about how they have dealt with evil in their own lives during “Devil in the Details: Cast of Evil.” Mike Colter, Katja Herbers, and Aasif Mandvi all spoke eloquently and shared some deeply personal insights during the hour-long panel…. Read more →

Crowdfunding Through Kickstarter

The keys to a successful Kickstarter: emulate, ask for help, plan, and above all, communicate. On Saturday at 2:30PM, the Digital Media Track hosted “Kickstart to Finish: Crowdfunding for Digital Creators” in the Hilton Galleria 7. Moderator Dennis Lee Robinson, known for his werewolf comics, was joined by bestselling author Katie Cross, Kickstarter’s Head of Publishing Oriana Leckert, and publisher… Read more →

Magical Music of the Georgia Philharmonic

Magical Music of the Georgia Philharmonic

Saturday night, the Hyatt Centennial was filled to capacity as people had eagerly awaited this night of incredible music and talented performers. Music filled the hall with renditions of various shows and movies. The energy the performers put into these musical scores was displayed with skill and dedication to their craft. No one was disappointed with this show, and the time flew… Read more →

Donato Giancola: Seeking the Spark

Donato Giancola: Seeking the Spark

This year’s Artist Guest of Honor, Donato Giancola, has created over 300 cover art illustrations and has earned a long list of awards almost as impressive as his paintings. Perusing his online gallery is captivating both visually and emotionally. Each of his works, even a deceptively simple depiction of hands, tells a vibrant story. Intricate battle scenes capture not only… Read more →

The Pink and Multicolored Fuzzy Butler Did It

The Pink and Multicolored Fuzzy Butler Did It

Murder and puppet mastery mixed on Saturday at 11:30AM in Marriott A707 at the first fully immersive puppet murder mystery event at Dragon Con, “Murder Most Felt.” Clearly an intriguing concept, more than 200 people were turned away at the door as the room filled up with participants. The event was a joint production between the Puppetry Track, the unofficial… Read more →

Voice Acting in a Digital World

Voice Acting in a Digital World

On Saturday at 10AM, the Hilton Galleria 7 welcomed fans and aspiring performers for “Voice Acting in a Digital World”, part of the Digital Media Track. Moderated by video game producer and longtime voice actor Sean Weiland, the panel featured voice actors Crickett Michelle, Dana Morgan, MC Chris, and writer/producer Melissa Flores. Together, they explored how the craft of voice… Read more →

Down Under Fun: An Afternoon with Bluey

Down Under Fun: An Afternoon with Bluey

Australian children’s celebrity Bluey Heeler greeted Dragon Con attendees on Saturday at 1PM in Hyatt Roswell. Although this was her third year at the convention, guests’ excitement towards Bluey was unabated. Countless families lined up outside Hyatt Roswell with hopes of seeing the perky puppy.  Bluey is no stranger to attention. The seven-year-old stars in her own titular cartoon produced… Read more →

Storytelling After Hours

The Courtland Grand’s Augusta room lit up Friday night at 10PM as congoers told their most impressive stories for “The Adult Boasting Contest: May the Best Storyteller Prevail.” Host Mo facilitated the rapidfire story exchange, and judges Katie Cross and Spencer Waddell distributed awards. The event was the mature-audiences-only counterpart to Thursday’s All-Ages Boasting Contest. Dragon Con newbie Rob took… Read more →