On Saturday, at 8:30PM, the Science Track filled Hilton 209–211 with eager fans for the “Lifeforms for Life in Space… Probably?” panel. Moderator Jamie Bernstein guided an energetic discussion with astrobiologist and author Dr. Seven Rasmussen, neuroscientist Dr. Brent “EvilPenguin” Roeder, and physicist Dr. Addie Dove. Together, the panel explored the tantalizing possibility of life in space. Bernstein began the… Read more →
Nothing but the truth now – a powerful number of Dragon Con Hunters and Prides showed up to help in sealing the Honmoon; so many that when it came time for the KPop Demon Hunters Fan Panel and Sing-Along in Hilton Galleria on Sunday at 5:30PM, a last-minute room change was needed to accommodate attendees and there was still not… Read more →
The stars of Evil gathered in the Hyatt Centennial II-IV ballroom at 1PM to discuss the show and answer some questions about how they have dealt with evil in their own lives during “Devil in the Details: Cast of Evil.” Mike Colter, Katja Herbers, and Aasif Mandvi all spoke eloquently and shared some deeply personal insights during the hour-long panel…. Read more →
The keys to a successful Kickstarter: emulate, ask for help, plan, and above all, communicate. On Saturday at 2:30PM, the Digital Media Track hosted “Kickstart to Finish: Crowdfunding for Digital Creators” in the Hilton Galleria 7. Moderator Dennis Lee Robinson, known for his werewolf comics, was joined by bestselling author Katie Cross, Kickstarter’s Head of Publishing Oriana Leckert, and publisher… Read more →
The Dragon Awards are by the fans, for the fans. On Sunday at 4pm in the Hyatt Centennial I, they were awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to SF books, games, comics, and shows. Robert Picardo, known for his role as the Holographic Doctor in Star Trek: Voyager, was the Master of Ceremony for this event. He was… Read more →
The Alternate and Historical Fiction Track hosted “Blind Date with a Book” Friday at 11AM in the Augusta room of the Courtland Grand. The event was intended to run most of the day both Friday and Saturday but had to be cut short when the books sold out in 45 minutes! All of the proceeds from the fair are going… Read more →
Saturday night, the Hyatt Centennial was filled to capacity as people had eagerly awaited this night of incredible music and talented performers. Music filled the hall with renditions of various shows and movies. The energy the performers put into these musical scores was displayed with skill and dedication to their craft. No one was disappointed with this show, and the time flew… Read more →
This year’s Artist Guest of Honor, Donato Giancola, has created over 300 cover art illustrations and has earned a long list of awards almost as impressive as his paintings. Perusing his online gallery is captivating both visually and emotionally. Each of his works, even a deceptively simple depiction of hands, tells a vibrant story. Intricate battle scenes capture not only… Read more →
