I caught up with literary guests Ann and Jeff VanderMeer in the Exhibition Hall while they were signing their newest book, The Steampunk Bible. A guide to all things steampunk, the Bible showcases all aspects of the genre, from literature to fashion to beautifully wrought objects. Daily Dragon (DD): What are your favorite pieces of Steampunked-up technology? Jeff VanderMeer (JV):… Read more →
It’s the podcast edition of the Dragon*Con Late Show for September 5th, 2011. Brought to you by the Dragon*Con Videography Staff and the Daily Dragon.
Each day at the convention, attendees have been treated to a panel featuring the stars of Eureka. At the Sunday morning panel, Colin Ferguson, Jordan Hinson, and Chris Gauthier were joined by fan favorite, Wil Wheaton. And as with the other panels, Dr. Kevin R. Grazier was available to field science questions from the audience. The panel, however, quickly turned… Read more →
Artist Guest of Honor Michael Whelan is one of the most respected artists in science fiction, fantasy, and horror illustration. At the Sunday 1PM panel in Hanover G (Hy), he spoke about how he had been an artist since childhood. Having lived close to Vanderburg Air Force Base in California, Whelan was inspired by the sounds of airplanes and rockets… Read more →
Best in Show: Alan Burt as “Cuddles” Best Novice: Jeff Leininger as “Jumper” Best Journeymen: DC by Gaslight “Multiple DC Comic Characters” Best SciFi: Elizabeth Mckinnon and Steve McManusas “Velociraptor and Robert Muldoon” Humor: Alan, Wendi, and Jo Gratz as “Space Ghost, Brak, and Zorak” Best Fantasy: Carter Eastis as “Medieval Batman” Fuze & Movie: Lori Bair as “Black swan”… Read more →
The Kaleidoscope Track is new at Dragon*Con. This panel on Phineas and Ferb was held Sunday afternoon in the Marriott L405-L406. It filled so quickly participants waited outside the door for the chance to take a seat vacated by another leaving the room. Children from the ages five to twelve made up about a third of the audience. The panelists… Read more →
Like any Dragon*Con attendee, featured guest Stephen H. Segal has long lived by the maxims that lead all our geeky lives: All that is gold does not glitter / Not all those who wander are lost (The Lord of the Rings); Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent (Foundation); With great power comes great responsibility (good old Spidey!); Fear… Read more →
Tahmoh Penikett has had guest roles on shows such as Smallville, Stargate SG-1, and most recently, The Killing, among others. He is perhaps best known as Paul Ballard on Dollhouse and as Karl ‘Helo’ Agathon on Battlestar Galactica. He took a couple minutes to talk with the Daily Dragon.
