Anomalous Musings: The Anomaly Podcast Blog: panelist

Monday, August 19, 2013

Sue's Dragon Con 2013 Schedule

Hi, I'm Sue. On Saturday, I got a haircut with bangs for the first time in 18 years, and all for cosplay. And I am an Anomaly. Once again, I'll be attending Dragon Con, and once again, a few unsuspecting track directors have agreed to let me sit on panels. Keeping in mind that everything at Dragon Con is tentative until it's over, here's where I expect to be:

Dragon Con 101 Meet Up!
Friday at 10:00am
American Sci-Fi and Fantasy Media Track (Marriot M302)
If you want to connect and and meet up with other DragonCon newbies, come to this casual meet and greet. This is an informal gathering. (I am one of the veterans who has volunteered to be on hand to answer questions.)

Happiest Space Off Earth: Disney-Fied Sci-Fi

Friday at 11:30am

American Sci-Fi Classics Track (Marriott M303-304)

Many moons before Disney bought Marvel and Star Wars, they were all about geeky movies, from Dragonslayer to Black Hole.

Hidden Monsters: A Being Human Fan Panel
Friday at 1:00pm
Urban Fantasy Track (Westin International BC)

A moderated fan-panel discussion of the hit series (US version).

Does a Contract Negate Non-Consent?
Friday at 5:30pm

WhedonUniverse Track (Westin International DE)

Dollhouse had the actives sign contracts. Where does that put the show where consent is concerned?

Much Ado about Shakespeare

Saturday at 1:00pm

WhedonUniverse Track (Westin International DE)
Discuss this contemporary take on a Shakespearean classic. Starring so many Whedonverse actors, there's plenty of reasons to make much ado!

Sidekicks - Hero Support or More?

Saturday at 7:00pm
American Sci-Fi and Fantasy Media Track (Marriott M302)
Sometimes the best thing about a show is not the hero, but the sidekicks! Who’s your favorite? Kenzi? Chloe? Xander? or maybe its Diggle?

Orphan Black

Saturday at 8:30pm
Brit Track (Sheraton Macon)

A discussion of this groundbreaking show, including the ethics and legal issues of real-life cloning.

Gay Themes in Doctor Who
Saturday at 10:00pm
Brit Track (Marriott A601-602)

An examination of DW's role in breaking traditional walls of SF by acquiring a following in straight and gay communities. (This panel was originally "Gender Roles in Doctor Who". The topic changed, but I'm still on the panel.)

Me and my AI
Sunday at 2:30pm
American Sci-Fi and Fantasy Media Track (Marriott M302)
The Macguffin of SF is Artificial Intelligence, a blessing or a curse. How has it been handled in media and has your perspective been colored by it?

Brit Fans on the Net: A Podcast Round Table

Monday at 10:00am
Brit Track (Sheraton Macon)
Brit Podcasters unite to discuss being an Anglophile on the net.

The Worlds of Terry Pratchett
Monday at 1:00pm
Brit Track (Sheraton Macon)
This panel discusses the many worlds of Terry Pratchett, including his newest works, The Long War and Raising Steam.

So, those are all my panels. Look at them all! How did that even happen?!

In addition to all of those things, there are a few events that I'm 99% sure I'll be attending, including: The American Sci-Fi Classics Party on Thursday Night, Friday Night Syfy Drive-In Theater showing of Super Shark (or at least part of it), the Doctor Who Anniversary Ball on Friday Night, and the Late Night Puppet Slam on Sunday night. Phew! Oh, and I'll be running The ATL 10K in the Atlanta heat on Saturday morning (in a Wonder Woman costume).

So, if you'll be in Atlanta over Labor Day Weekend this year, come say "hello!" Attending any of the above listed events will likely be the best way to find me, but you can shoot me a tweet (@spaltor) during Con, or even email the Anomaly Supplemental account - moregilrygeekz(at)gmail(dot)com - and that should reach me. See you there!

Sue
Staff Writer for Anomaly
Co-Host of Anomaly Supplemental
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Sue's Dragon*Con 2012 Schedule

Hi, I'm Sue. I have plenty of cosplay to pack for Dragon*Con, but I can't find anything to wear to a friend's wedding. And I am an Anomaly.

That's right! Dragon*Con, my favoritest con on the planet, is just a few more days away. And this year, I will actually be sitting on some panels! Since, I know that several people in the Anomaly community regularly attend D*C, I wanted to share my schedule. (As always, anything on a schedule at Con is subject to change until it's already happened.)

Have We Met Before?
Friday, at 10:00 AM
American Sci-Fi Media Track (Marriott A704)
Did your favorite show die too soon? Or maybe there's a show that everyone gave up on but it's great now. Share with us your hidden treasures.

Geek TV!
Friday at 5:30 PM
American Sci-Fi Media Track (Marriott A704)
We're infiltrating the mainstream! Discussions about Big Bang Theory, Community and all the rest of the place we're popping up.

Manimal and Friends: Quickly Canceled Sci-Fi TV
Sunday at 5:30 PM
American Sci-Fi Classics Track (Marriott A703)
Show the love for one-season sci-fi wonders that came on a few times, then pfft! They were gone. (Manimal. Sweet Manimal.)

Captain Hammer Will Save Us
Monday at 1:00 PM
Whedon Universe Track (Westin International D)
A look at false heroes in the Whendon Universe.

So, if you'll be in Atlanta over Labor Day Weekend this year, come say "hello!" Of course, the above listed panels are just where I'm scheduled to appear. If you can't make any of those, I'd still like to say "hello"! I will be attending plenty of other events, but it's not worth it to even attempt to list that schedule, as it will change on a whim. Plus, I plan to don my latest steampunky cosplay on either Saturday or Sunday. You can shoot me a tweet (@spaltor) during con, or even email the Anomaly Supplemental account - moregilrygeekz(at)gmail(dot)com - and that should reach me.

See you there!

Sue
Staff Writer for Anomaly
Co-Host of Anomaly Supplemental
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