The Fantasy Literature track at Dragon Con 2022 welcomed a distinguished group of authors to their track room in the Hyatt Embassy Saturday evening to discuss the use of historical material in the construction of fantasy worlds. Joining moderator Mera Rose were urban fantasy and paranormal romance author Jennifer Blackstream, military science fiction and fantasy author Marc Alan Edelheit, Chris… Read more →
The sand people of Tatooine (also known as the Tusken Raiders) made their first appearance in film in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. In the film saga, they have been at best foils, serving to advance the narrative and development of the main characters. We knew little of them and their perspective through the films. Disney+’s Book of… Read more →
What strange creature just washed up on the shore? Why does it have only one eye? Where in blazes is its stomach? It’s all eye and mouth! Who you gonna call to figure out if this horrific critter is dangerous? (No, not them. This blobby thing isn’t a ghost.) A scientist, that’s who we need! During “Monster Mophology” at 2:30PM… Read more →
What makes a science fiction story noir? The Sci-fi Literature track sponsored a panel at 1:00PM on Saturday to consider the question. Moderator Kacey Ezell started by asking panelists Jon R. Osborne, Stuart Jaffe, Griffin Barber, Marisa Wolf, and John Hartness to give an “elevator pitch” explaining noir. Hartness described as being an aesthetic of shadowy tales and black and… Read more →
It was a sold-out room when Nicolas Cage faced off with Nicolas Cage in “Cage vs. Cage: The All-Nicolas Cage Match!” Spectators gathered in Marriott M103-M105 Saturday at 2:30pm to take part in the spectacle that is a Nicolas Cage event. The brackets were laid out with some of Nicolas Cage’s most iconic roles pitted against one another. Panelists Keith… Read more →
Open Division Judges’ Choice, Brought the house down: Joel as Jaime Lannister, Game of Thrones Judges’ Choice, Engineering: Fernside Dragons as Doomslug, Skyward Judges’ Choice, Fairy Tale: Amy Dowdy as Cinderella, “Cinderella of the Little Glass Slipper” by Charles Perrault Judges’ Choice, High Fantasy Adaptation: Harley & Elizabeth, The Witch King and Eowyn, Game of Thrones Best Interpretation: Cosmerenaut, Gandalf,… Read more →
Kids Honorable Mention Bailey P. as Mitsuba Sousuke from Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun William B. as Eren Yaeger from Attack on Titan Honorable Mentions Audrey L. as Envy from Fullmetal Alchemist Dave H. as DreamXD from Dream SMP Carly M. as Junker Queen from Overwatch Griffin G. as Dante from Devil May Cry LyraJeah as Shionne Vymer Imeris Noble Scarlet from Tales of… Read more →
Dragon Con defines itself as a convention that welcomes everyone, respects everyone, and applauds everyone. One way that outlook manifests is through the dedicated work of the Disability Services volunteers. Among the scores of people who make up that team is a nine-year veteran, Lynda Bernhardt. Lynda is the Disability Services manager for the Hilton Salon ballroom, one of the… Read more →
