Bad Boy Charms Dragon*Con

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 →

New Goth or New Pirate?

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 →

Feltbeat’s Army Invades Dragon*Con

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 →

Beware of Parking Extortion

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 →

An Interview with Lois McMaster Bujold

An Interview with Lois McMaster Bujold

Award-winning author Lois McMaster Bujold is equally adept at science fiction and fantasy, with works ranging from her Vorkosigan saga to her Chalion books and her recent Sharing Knife tetrology.  Winner of five Hugo and three Nebula awards, Ms. Bujold is one of the few authors to have won both awards simultaneously.  And she has accomplished this feat twice—first for… Read more →

Torchwood: The Ianto Jones Experience

Gareth David-Lloyd and James Marsters were cutting up right from the start of Friday’s panel “Torchwood: The Captain Jack Experience.” Over the next hour, the two delighted the audience and interviewer Rob Levy with their stories of on-set camaraderie, and the fans returned the favor with a gorgeous tribute video to one Ianto Jones. “Captain Jack?” asked David-Lloyd as he… Read more →