’25 Panels/Events

Audiobooks: Becoming the Voice of Stories

Audiobooks: Becoming the Voice of Stories

The Fantasy Literature Track welcomed a full audience for “Breaking into Audio: Becoming the Voice of Stories” on Friday at 1PM in the Hyatt Embassy. Moderated by fantasy author and voice actor Jason Dorough, the panel featured Neil Hellegers (actor and audiobook narrator), Jessica Threet (audiobook narrator, voiceover, singer), Jeff Hays (Owner of Soundbooth Theater), Katie Cross (fantasy author), and… Read more →

Seventy-Five Ideas to Build Star Wars By

Seventy-Five Ideas to Build Star Wars By

Dragon Con’s Star Wars track brought together a stellar group of actors to the Marriott Atrium ballroom Friday 1PM for a fascinating hour of conversation. Moderator Steve Denham led Diana Lee Inosanto (The Mandalorian, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, Star Wars: Ahsoka,) Simon Kassianides (The Mandalorian), Katee Sackhoff (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian,) Emily… Read more →

NASA Cuts Are a Loss for Everyone

This Friday 9AM panel in the Hilton Crystal Ballroom quickly filled with audience members highly interested in what the experts had to say about the deep cuts proposed concerning NASA and the future impact these cuts would have.  The panel consisted of professionals used to dealing with all of the ups and downs of the world of politics and the… Read more →

Trekking Forward

Trekking Forward

Gates McFadden, John de Lancie, and Brent Spiner sat down with moderator and Trek Track director Garrett Wang Friday 2:30PM for a conversation with Star Trek fans in the Marriott Atrium Ballroom. This group of actors have long been known for their camaraderie, friendship, and sense of humor. All those elements were on display Friday. The session began with one… Read more →

On the Road with Falstaff Books Roadshow

Thursday night at 10PM in the Hyatt Embassy was the roadshow to be at. John Hartness, author, publisher and editor of Falstaff hosted this fun-filled event. The hall was full of curious and excited people, especially for a late call time on a Thursday. Several authors in the audience were represented by Falstaff, as well as many fans of these… Read more →

Nerding Out About Voyager

Nerding Out About Voyager

Normally Trek Track director Garett Wang moderates actor panels but Friday afternoon in the Marriott Imperial Ballroom, the tables were turned as Wang assumed the role of panelist. Crispy moderated this session, dedicated to all things Star Trek: Voyager. Joining Wang on the stage was his partner from the series, and podcast co-host, Robert Duncan McNeill. Wang considers the two… Read more →

A Quick Guide: Streaming Beyond Video Games

On Friday at 11:30AM, Dragon Con’s Digital Media Track presented a lively panel on Twitch with tried-and-true content creators giving their best advice on how to set oneself up for “Steaming Beyond Video Games” successfully. Here are their best tips and tricks: Good luck out there!

Remembering Creating The Muppet Christmas Carol

Remembering Creating The Muppet Christmas Carol

Whenever you’re dealing with Muppets, there are sure to be surprises, and the start of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” panel on Friday at 1PM in the Marriott Imperial Ballroom was no exception. Before panelists Bonnie Erickson, Dave Goelz, and Cheralyn Lambeth, along with moderator Bill Baretta, were introduced, four performers in Dickensian dress and their puppet counterparts took the stage… Read more →