Geek the Library at Dragon*Con: Get Your Geek On. Show Your Support.

What do you geek? Everyone has something they’re passionate about, something they geek. Maybe you geek costuming or anime. Maybe you’re passionate about zombies, independent films, steampunk, or robots. Or maybe you’re just a science geek. Whatever you geek, serious or fun, the public library supports you. The public library inspires and empowers. With Internet access, knowledgeable librarians, and local… Read more →

Main Video Room and Anime Video Room Schedules

Main Video Room (Techwood in the Hyatt) FRIDAY 12:00 PM – Galaxy Quest 2:00 PM – Beowulf 4:00 PM – Logan’s Run 6:00 PM – Alien 8:00 PM – Dr. Strange 9:15 PM – Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 11:00 PM – Superman Doomsday 12:30 AM – Underworld 2:30 AM – Seed of Chuckie 4:00 AM – Planet of the… Read more →

Dragon*Con Store: Hours, Twitter-Only Specials, Plus New Satellite Location in the Sheraton

Dragon*Con Store hours (tentative), located in the Marriott on the Marquis Level: Friday: 11AM-7PM Saturday: 9:30AM-7PM Sunday: 9:30AM-7PM Monday: 9:30AM-5PM This year, the official Dragon*Con Store will also have a satellite location in the Sheraton offering lanyards and select sizes of t-shirts. Follow @dragoncon_store on Twitter for Twitter-only specials.

Charity Auction Update: Autographed Twilight Mini Poster, Walking Dead Graphic Novel, and More!

We are really getting excited about this year’s Charity Auction, benefiting the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. Some of the things we have in store for you are: Just after 11AM, we will be auctioning off four tickets with a behind-the-scenes tour to the Georgia Aquarium, the World’s Largest Aquarium. In the noontime hour, we have some… Read more →

Freebies on the Tables at the Sheraton ONLY

This year, fliers, freebies, and other promotional material must be distributed and will be available at the Sheraton on the tables outside of registration only. Material placed elsewhere will be circular binned. More information.

Superhero Photo Shoots

Calling all superhero cosplayers! Break out your spandex, capes, and flight rings and come on down to have your picture taken. Over 100 costumers have already signed up. Photographers welcome, too! FRIDAY (9/3) 2:30PM: Magically Inclined Group – 10th Floor Marriott 4:00PM: Spider-Man Villains – 10th Floor Marriott 6:00PM (pre-shoot at 5:30): Lethal Ladies of Gotham and Birds of Prey… Read more →

Stroll with the Stars at Dragon*Con

Go for a morning stroll with some of your favorite authors, artists, and editors. Get out for an hour in the fresh air for a healthy—but leisurely—one-mile walk and some good conversation. Every morning (Fri 9/3 through Mon 9/6), 9-10AM, beginning from the sidewalk in front of the Hyatt (Peachtree St. entrance). FRIDAY: Practice Lap – Join us to get… Read more →

Night at the Georgia Aquarium

Last year, Dragon*Con partnered with the Georgia Aquarium to give all of our convention goers a little something extra. We are excited to be able to continue the tradition again this year with another special “after-hours” evening experience. All five of the Georgia Aquarium main exhibits will be available, and video highlights of previous Dragon*Con events will be projected in… Read more →