Elonka Dunin: game developer by day, cryptographer by night. To clarify, she does not spend her free time in crypts; she makes and breaks codes, and her obsession in recent years has been the Kryptos sculpture at CIA headquarters, Langley. Kryptos is a commissioned copper structure out of which an apparently random series of letters was carved by artist and… Read more →
One of the classiest actors to ever work in the genre, Patrick Stewart spent an hour on a conversation-format panel on Saturday afternoon. Pleasing the crowd right from the start, he took off his cap and, with his signature gesture, Engaged the crowd. Eric Watts sat behind a desk, orchestrating the interview Carsen-style. Stewart mentioned that he felt, “nervous and… Read more →
It’s the podcast edition of The Dragon*Con Late show for September 5th, 2009. Brought to you by the Dragon*Con Videography Staff and The Daily Dragon.
It’s the podcast edition of The Dragon*Con Late show for September 5th, 2009. Brought to you by the Dragon*Con Videography Staff and The Daily Dragon.
Famous for his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, Tom Felton captivated the audience the moment he stepped onto the stage and admitted being nervous. “There’s so many people,” he said with a smile. “Be gentle, please.” Felton was witty and sweet, taking the time to thank each fan who asked him a question. With his dark… Read more →
This reporter couldn’t help but notice the explosion of steampunk costumes this year at Dragon*Con. It’s a downright invasion, or should I say incursion. And with the addition of the Alternate History track and their signature Time Travelers Ball, the style is most definitely happening! I’ve heard the look called everything from the new Goth, to the new pirate, even… Read more →
Want to belong to an international organization dedicated to protecting and promoting Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy)? Join Feltbeat’s Army, a fan group started by Misha in Illinois. According to members, this is the only fan group officially endorsed by Felton. What will your duties be? Well, besides the requisite adoration, you’ll actively support Felton’s career. For instance, when he mentioned… Read more →
It has been reported to us that one of the parking lots next to the Hilton (facing the Hilton, the second lot on the left on Baker St., immediately behind the LAZ lot, owned by Central Parking) is charging a low $10 parking fee but is subsequently booting the vehicle and requiring vehicle owners to pay an additional $50 to… Read more →
