2009 dragon*con progress report

ISSUE #1SEPT. 4-7

2009

Dragon*Con is a star studded event with something for absolutely everyone, including our annual Dragon*Con Parade, Masquerade, Costuming Contest, Cosplay Contest, Dawn Look-Alike Contest, Miss Klingon Empire Beauty Pageant, Live Bands and DJs, huge Dealers/Exhibitors Halls, Comic Artists Alley, Art Show and Exhibits, Independent Short Film Festival, Triple X-treme Wrestling, Walk-of-Fame, over 35 Fan Tracks making up over 3,500 hours of programming, and hundreds of Guests, including:

Battlestar Galactica � ’s Mary McDonnell and Edward James OlmosClockwork Orange’s � Malcolm McDowell

Comics & Low-Brow Pop Artists: � Mark Brooks, Darwyn Cooke, Paul Dini, Tara McPherson, Kathie Olivas, George Pérez, Brandt Peters, and Humberto RamosFarscape � ’s Claudia Black, Ben Browder, Virginia Hey, and Lani John TupuFirefly � ’s Ron GlassFringe � ’s Jasika Nicole and John NobleHellboy � creator Mike MignolaHellraiser � ’s Pinhead, Doug Bradley

Night of the Living Dead � creator George A. RomeroStargate � ’s Lexa Doig, Paul McGillion, and Michael ShanksStar Trek � ’s John Billingsley, Robert Duncan McNeill, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, and Garrett WangTexas Chainsaw Massacre, Salem’s Lot, � and Poltergeist director Tobe HooperTwilight � ’s Justin Chon, Peter Facinelli, and Michael Welch!

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Mary McDonnell

Malcolm McDowell

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Announcements ................................................... 2Featured Guests .................................................... 5Additional Guests ............................................... 14Live Performances .............................................. 17Fan Tracks .......................................................... 21Dealers/Exhibitors Lists ...................................... 34Host Hotels ........................................................ 32Overflow Hotels ................................................. 32Courtesy Buses ................................................... 33Contests Anime Music Videos .................................... 36 Art Show Awards .......................................... 36 Comic Book Quick Sketch ........................... 36 Cosplay Contest ........................................... 36 Dawn Look-Alike Contest ............................ 37 Dragon*Con after Dark ............................... 37 Friday Night Costuming Contest ................. 37 Hallway Costume Contest ............................ 37 Masquerade Costume Contest ...................... 38 Miss Klingon Empire Beauty Pageant ........... 38 Star Wars Costume Contest .......................... 38 Robot Battles™ ............................................. 39Convention Events 8th Annual Dragon*Con Parade .................... 40 Art Show & Print Shop ................................ 40 Autograph Sessions ....................................... 40 Blood Drive .................................................. 41 Charity Auction ........................................... 41 Comic Artists Reception .............................. 41 Dragon*Con Cabaret ................................... 42

Dragon*Con Invades the Georgia Aquarium ................................... 42 The Goon 10th Anniversary Inbred Hillbilly Hoedown ....................... 42 Guest of Honor Banquet .............................. 43 23rd Independent Film Festival ..................... 43 Late-Night Entertainment ............................ 43 Nuts on the Road: Gonzo Sound & Vision .. 44 Reading Sessions .......................................... 44 Video & Film Rooms ................................... 44 Walk of Fame ............................................... 44 Wrestling ...................................................... 44 Writer’s Workshops (Basic and Hourly) ........ 45Convention Services Child Care ................................................... 47 Disability Services ........................................ 47 Fan/Band Concourse Tables ......................... 48 Hospitality Suite/ConSuite ........................... 49 Information Desks ....................................... 49Tournament Gaming General Information .................................... 50 Board Gaming .............................................. 51 Collectible Card Gaming (CCGs) ................ 53 Digital Gaming ............................................ 53 LARPS ......................................................... 54 Miniatures Gaming ...................................... 55 Role-Playing, Campaign Gaming ................. 55 Role-Playing Gaming ................................... 56 Online Gaming ............................................ 56Registration Form ...................... Inside Back Cover

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Tired of standing in that long registration line? Well this year we are offering something Gnew and exciting! We have packed up and moved registration to the Sheraton, so instead of having to stand in that impossibly long yet well worthwhile line at the Hyatt you can stand in the new and improved hopefully not so impossibly long yet well worthwhile line at the Sheraton.

Were you disappointed with your thin badge from last year’s con? Well not to worry Gbecause we traded in all those pre-gut Riker badges for all new post-gut Riker badges. And for those of you who missed TNG (shame on you) we are going back to thicker badges.

Eternals, are you forever wondering why you have to stand in that everlasting line in GVIP badge pickup? Well your wait has come to an end. This year we are happy to announce that Eternals will have their own line in VIP badge pickup which will also be housed in the Sheraton.

Sticking with the Sheraton theme, fan tables will not only be located outside of the GGrand Hall of the Hyatt, but have fanned out to the Sheraton as well.

In response to an outpouring of requests from the Goth fan base, this year band tables Gwill be moving into the Marriott because the hotel is rumored to be using lower wattage light bulbs that are dimmer than the Hyatt’s.

This year’s Comic and Pop Artist Alley is going to be Super Man. So if you’re Kraven Gsome comic action, turn off the Cable and Dash on down to our new location in the Grand Hall West of the Hyatt. Hell boy, we reached Maxx capacity in the Hilton and have moved the whole Thing into the Art Show. 64|\/|!|\|6 |/\|!11 83 !|\| 7|-|3 |-|!170|\| 4|\||) 5|-|3|2470|\| 7|-|!5 ‘/34|2 G

(Gaming will be in the Hilton and Sheraton this year.)

If you don’t like fighting the crowds or just did a little too much late night celebrating Gand can’t make it out of your room, you will be happy to know that we will again be putting some of the daytime main events held in the Centennial and Atrium Ballrooms onto Dragon*Con TV. Make sure you keep your Pocket Program handy because it will note which events will be televised. And be sure to watch LIVe every morning at 9:00 AM for the BRaNd NeW D*CTV Morning Show! Don’t prentend you aren’t up, we know you haven’t gone to bed yet!

We are quickly approaching 400 guests for this year’s show, and by now you have Ghopefully been able to check out some of the talent who will be attending. With the quality and quantity we are bringing in this year, you will be happy to know that The Walk of Fame will stay in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton. We were shooting for a water (or adult beverage) station in the Leonard Nimoy line to break up the wait, but were told that our request was highly illogical.

We are using an online application process for bands and other performance groups. GBut don’t worry; just because you can apply via broad band don’t think all girl acts get preferential treatment.

ANNOuNCEmENTS


This year we have established online programming for tracks. That might not seem Glike it means much for our attendees, but behind the scenes it means a lot. Our programming director and all of the varied track directors are a great group who volunteer their time to share something they love with you, the fans. And while they have done a stellar job in years past, having online programming will help them to get the most accurate information in a timely manner and smooth out any wrinkles that might arise ahead of time. So what this really means for you is that when you show up at the Sheraton for a Skeptics discussion panel, there is actually a Skeptics discussion panel actually taking place in the scheduled room instead of being greeted by a sign saying that your panel has been moved to the Hyatt.Speaking of rooms, the Hilton has renamed its programming rooms to use numbers Ginstead of names. This was done in an attempt to make it easier for those guests who take advantage of Fog Cutter Fridays to find their way to the correct rooms.Get your convention on G three hours earlier—official programming will now start Friday morning at 10:00 AM!Last year I witnessed a Klingon heckling Ga box trooper across the road between the Marriott and the Hilton. With his peripheral vision impaired, the angered box trooper attempted to cross the busy intersection between the two hotels to defend his honor after the size of his package had been called into question. All that remained of the cardboard Imperial was a few popcorn remnants and some packing tape. But don’t worry! I am happy to say that in an attempt to avoid a repeat of this tragic event, a walkway between the Hilton and Marriot has been constructed and is now open!None of us want to anger the Fire Marshal Ggods, so in an attempt to appease them, we have established not one, but two areas deemed worthy by the gods for all of you with fully loaded camera sidearms to do some shootin’! Unfortunately, the cameras will still need to be holstered from 7:00 PM until midnight on the Centennial Ballroom level of the Hyatt each evening. I almost forgot, this year’s charity is Gthe Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Landing at the Hyatt Regency

Downtown Atlanta

September 4–7, 2009


Saturday, September 5, 20097:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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Cash Bars Open Until 10:30 PM

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Nandi, the FIRST manta ray in the USA

Titanic Aquatic: See artifacts from the wreckage,

assume the role of a real passenger and see

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It’s only June and already Dragon*Con has 377 confirmed Guests! Dragon*Con is proud to present the most talented writers, actors, comic book creators, and artists in the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, media, pop-culture, and everything in between universe!

Karen allenBest known for her role as Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Karen has also had roles in the films National Lampoon’s Animal House, Starman, Scrooged, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Kevin J. anderson Kevin is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for Star Wars, StarCraft, Titan A.E., and The X-Files, and is the co-author of the Dune prequels. His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series and the Nebula Award-nominated Assemblers of Infinity.

Catherine BachCatherine is best known for playing Daisy Duke in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard and for playing Margo Dutton in African Skies.

Michael Connell BiehnBest known for his roles in the Hollywood science fiction-action films such as The Terminator, Aliens, and The Abyss, Michael has also acted in other genres, including the Western Tombstone, the action film The Rock, and the zombie action movie Planet Terror.

Claudia BlackClaudia is an Australian actress, known for her portrayals of Aeryn Sun in the sci-fi television series Farscape and as Vala Mal Doran in the sci-fi series Stargate SG-1.

Barry BostwickArguably best known for playing Brad Majors in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Barry also starred as Mr. Tyler in the sitcom What I Like About You, as well as Mayor Randall Winston in the sitcom Spin City.

Bruce BoxleitnerBruce is best known for his leading roles in the television series How the West Was Won, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and Babylon 5. He recently joined the cast of Heroes for season three, playing New York Governor Robert Malden.

FEATurEd GuESTS

Karen Allen

Barry Bostwick


doug BradleyWell known for playing the role of the Cenobite Pinhead in all eight Hellraiser films, Doug was also the character Captain Elliot Spenser in two of the films Hellbound: Hellraiser II and Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth.

dan BreretonDan is a professional writer and illustrator who is known for his skills as a painter with a lush and vibrant palette, as well as his distinctive character designs. His most famous work is The Nocturnals.

Ben BrowderBen is actor and writer, best known for his roles as John Crichton in Farscape and Cameron Mitchell in Stargate SG-1.

Lois McMaster BujoldAuthor of science fiction and fantasy works, Lois is one of the most acclaimed writers in her field, having won the prestigious Hugo Award for best novel four times, matching Robert A. Heinlein’s record. In the fantasy sphere, The Curse of Chalion won the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature and was nominated for the 2002 World Fantasy Award for best novel, and both her fourth Hugo and second Nebula were for Paladin of Souls.

Charisma CarpenterCharisma is best known for playing the character Cordelia Chase in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel.

Justin ChonJustin is best known as Eric Yorkie in the film Twilight, based on the book by Stephenie Meyer and will reprise his role in Twilight’s sequel, New Moon scheduled for release later this year.

Claudia ChristianClaudia is most famous for her role as Commander Susan Ivanova on the science fiction television series, Babylon 5. She also plays Janine Foster, mother of Peri Brown, in the Doctor Who audio drama “The Reaping”.

darwyn CookeAn Eisner Award-winning comic book writer, artist, cartoonist and animator, Darwyn is best known for his work on the comic books Catwoman, DC: The New Frontier, and The Spirit.

Felicia dayKnown for her work as “Vi” on TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer,

as well as the Internet musical Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, Felicia is the star, script writer and producer of the originally YouTube-based web series The Guild.

Doug Bradley

Charisma Carpenter


paul diniAn American television producer of animated cartoons, Paul is best known as a producer and writer for several Warner Bros./DC Comics series, including Star Wars: Ewoks, Tiny Toon Adventures, Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman/Superman Adventures, Batman Beyond, and Duck Dodgers. Paul has gone on to write and story-edit the popular ABC adventure series Lost.

doktor aTrained in model making, Doktor A’s artwork has been influenced by steampunk and Victoriana, often incorpoarating flourishes like rusted metals, brass or rivets. He is currently a gallery artist working mostly in the Art Toy genre. He produces paintings and objects primarily in the Victorian Futurist style and has a range of his own characters called “Mechtorians”.

aaron douglas Best known for his portrayal of Chief Galen Tyrol on Battlestar Galactica, Aaron is now moving on to his new show called The Bridge where he stars as Frank Leo, big city police officer turned president of the police association.

peter FacinelliPeter joined the cast of the feature film Twilight as Dr. Carlisle Cullen, the patriarch of the mysterious vampire family, living in the small town of Forks, WA. He is currently co-starring in the Showtime dark comedy series Nurse Jackie.

tom FeltonTom performed the voice of James in the television series Bugs and landed his first feature film role in 1997 when he played the part of Peagreen Clock in Peter Hewitt’s film The Borrowers. However, he is best known for playing the role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series.

Joe FlaniganJoe had guest roles in numerous television series including Profiler, First Monday, and Sisters, until he got his breakthrough with his current role on Stargate Atlantis as Lt. Colonel John Sheppard, the military leader of the Atlantis Expedition.

alan dean FosterAn American author of fantasy and science fiction, Alan authored ten volumes of novelizations based upon Star Trek: The Animated Series, several involving taking the script for a half-hour episode and expanding it into a full-length novel. Alan also co-wrote the original novelization of Star Wars.

Tom Felton

Peter Facinelli


Huck GeeInfluenced by Japanese and Hong Kong pop art, Huck is a contemporary artist, illustrator, toy maker, and designer best known by toy enthusiasts for his iconic “Skullhead” character.

Ron GlassKnown for his roles as the witty Detective Ron Harris in the television sitcom Barney Miller, Ron has worked most recently as the spiritual Shepherd Derrial Book in the science fiction series Firefly and its sequel film Serenity, and as the voice for the knowledgeable scholar Garth in the 2008 video game Fable II.

dean HaglundDean is probably best known for his nine seasons playing Langly, one of the computer geeks known as “The Lone Gunmen” from the hit FOX TV series The X-Files. He also starred in the The X-Files spin-off series The Lone Gunmen.

Charlaine HarrisA published novelist for over twenty-five years, Charlaine created The Southern Vampire Mysteries series about a telepathic waitress named Sookie Stackhouse who works in a northern Louisiana bar. The first book in the series, Dead Until Dark, won the Anthony Award for Best Paperback Mystery in 2001.

tobe HooperTobe is best known for his work in the horror film genre, including Salem’s Lot, Poltergeist, and the cult classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, along with its first sequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.

doug JonesDoug is best known to science fiction, fantasy, and horror fans for his various roles playing non-human characters, often in heavy makeup, in films and television series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.

peter JurasikPeter is an American actor best known for his television roles as Londo Mollari in the 1990s science fiction series Babylon 5. He also appeared in the Doctor Who audio adventure Winter for the Adept.

Sherrilyn KenyonSherrilyn is the leading pioneer of the current paranormal genre and is a #1 bestselling and award-winning US writer of both fiction and nonfiction. She writes Urban Fantasy, and is best known for her Dark-Hunter vampire series.

Ron Glass

Doug Jones


Joseph Michael LinsnerJoseph Michael Linsner has become one of the comic book industry’s most celebrated artists; Cry for Dawn Volume I, published in 1989, marked his debut, making this the 25th anniversary of its publication.

traci LordsTraci is a film actress, producer, film director, writer and singer. Her unique voice can be heard today in many forums, from animation (The Chosen One) to video games (True Crime New York City, for which she took Best Supporting Actress at the Spike Video Game Awards).

James MarstersJames first came to the attention of the general public playing the popular character Spike, a platinum-blond English vampire in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series, Angel. Since then, he has gone on to play other science fiction roles on Smallville and Torchwood.

Mary McdonnellIn addition to receiving an Academy Award nomination for her role as Sands with a Fist in Dances with Wolves, Mary is best known to sci-fi audiences as President Laura Roslin in Battlestar Galactica.

Malcolm McdowellMalcolm’s career has spanned more than forty years and includes notable roles in if..., A Clockwork Orange, O Lucky Man!, Star Trek Generations, the TV serial Our Friends in the North, Entourage, Heroes, Metalocalypse, and the 2007 remake of Halloween.

paul McGillionPaul has worked extensively in film, TV and theatre for over fifteen years and is best known for the role of Dr.Carson Beckett, the loveable Scottish physician in Stargate: Atlantis.

Robert duncan McNeillRobert is an American actor, producer, movie director, and television director who is best known for his role as Lieutenant Tom Paris on the television show Star Trek: Voyager.

tara McphersonTara is an American painter, freelance illustrator, poster artist, comic book artist and teacher in New York City. A recurring motif in her work is a stylized heart-shaped hole through a person’s chest in the place of an actual heart.

Malcolm McDowell

Mary McDonnell


Mike MignolaFamous for creating the comic book series Hellboy for Dark Horse Comics, Mike has also worked for animation projects such as Atlantis: The Lost Empire and the adaptation of his one shot comic book, The Amazing Screw-On Head.

Jason MomoaJason is best known for his roles as Jason Ioane in Baywatch and as Ronon Dex, an elite warrior, in Stargate Atlantis.

Kate MulgrewMost famous for her roles as Mary Ryan on Ryan’s Hope and Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager, Kate has has earned multiple awards for her acting, including an Obie Award, a Golden Satellite Award, and a Saturn Award, and nominated for a Golden Globe.

Leonard NimoyLeonard played the character of Spock on the original Star Trek, an American television series that ran for three seasons from 1966 to 1969, a role he reprised in the movie sequels, including the most recent film, and the follow-up series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Most recently, he’s appeared in the Fox series, Fringe as Dr. William Bell.

John NobleBest known for his performance as Denethor in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King film, John played Russian Consul Anatoly Markov in the sixth season of the American television series 24. Currently, John is starring as mad scientist Walter Bishop in the critically-hailed J. J. Abrams television series Fringe.

Kathie OlivasKathie is a multi-media artist who has been featured in numerous galleries across the globe and is represented in the permanent collection at the Tampa Museum of Art.

edward James OlmosFor the last five years Edward has starred in the Sci Fi Channel’s breakout hit, Battlestar Galactica as Admiral William Adama. He’s also well known for his role as Gaff in Blade Runner, and Lt. Martin Castillo in Miami Vice.

George pérezGeorge is an illustrator and writer of comic books who primarily illustrates superhero comics, mainly published by DC Comics and Marvel Comics, and is known for his clean, dynamic, and ornate style.

Leonard Nimoy

John Noble


Brandt petersThe subject of Brandt’s paintings is a world of creepy side-show icons, deviant animalia, and ‘masked’ glorified cartoon alter egos. He utilizes these icons and character cultures as antithetical counterparts to what we are lead to believe as being innocent and socially acceptable.

eric powellEric has written and provided artwork for franchises of Dark Horse, DC Comics, and Marvel, but is most regarded for his original series The Goon, which is marking its 10th anniversary this year. The Goon’s quality was recognized with an Eisner Award in 2004 for Best Single Issue as well as an International Horror Guild award.

Humberto RamosHumberto is best known for his work on American comic books such as Impulse, The Spectacular Spider-Man, his creator-owned series Crimson, and miniseries, Revelations. Following Revelations, Ramos returned to Marvel Comics, joining writer Marc Guggenheim as the new creative team on Wolverine.

James RandiJames is a retired professional magician now best known internationally as an investigator of paranormal, supernatural, and occult claims. He currently offers a one million dollar prize to anyone who can demonstrate evidence of any paranormal, supernatural or occult power or event, under test conditions agreed to by both parties.

Mike ResnickMike is an American science fiction author and executive editor of Jim Baen’s Universe. He has been nominated for thirty-three Hugo Awards and won five times.

eric RobertsEric appeared in the Doctor Who TV movie as the Master, The Dark Knight as Sal Maroni, voiced the Superman villain, Mongul, in the animated series Justice League, voiced Dark Danny in Nickelodeon’s Danny Phantom, and appeared in Heroes as Thompson, an associate of Mr. Bennet.

George a. RomeroGeorge is a film director, screenwriter, editor and occasional actor, best known for his gruesome and satirical horror films about a hypothetical zombie apocalypse, including Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow, and Monkey Shines.

Christine RoseCristine is a graduate of Stanford University best known for her role as Angela Petrelli on the science fiction drama Heroes and Claire Pryce on Charmed.

George A. Romero

Edward James Olmos


alan RuckAlan is perhaps best known for his role as Cameron Frye, Ferris Bueller’s hypochondriac best friend Cameron in John Hughes’ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and as Stuart Bondek, the lecherous, power-hungry member of the mayor’s staff on the hit ABC sitcom Spin City. Alan portrayed Captain John Harriman in Star Trek Generations.

John SchneiderJohn is best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke in the 1980s American television series The Dukes of Hazzard, and as Jonathan Kent on Smallville. Alongside his acting career, John performed as a country music singer in the 1980s, releasing nine studio albums and a greatest hits package, as well as eighteen singles.

Michael ShanksMichael is a Canadian actor who achieved fame for his role as Dr. Daniel Jackson on the science fiction television series, Stargate SG-1. He also provides the voice of the recurring character Thor on the same series.

Helen SlaterBest known as the lead role in the film, Supergirl, Helen had a recurring role as Clark Kent’s biological mother, Lara, on the Superman-themed TV series Smallville, and has guest starred in Supernatural.

patrick StewartPatrick has had a distinguished career in theatre for nearly fifty years, including performances as various characters in Shakespearean productions. However, he is perhaps most widely known for his television and film roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Xavier in the X-Men films.

Kristy SwansonKristy is probably best known for her starring role in the Twentieth Century Fox feature film, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She has also appeared in The Phantom, Deadly Friend, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Dude, Where’s My Car?

Michael WelchPerhaps best known for his roles as Luke Girardi on the TV series Joan of Arcadia and as Mike Newton in the 2008 film Twilight, Michael has also appeared in Star Trek: Insurrection, X-Files, and Birds of Prey.

John Schneider

Patrick Stewart


Chelsea Quinn YarbroWriting for over thirty-five years, Chelsea has worked in a wide variety of genres, from science fiction to westerns, from young adult adventure to historical horror. She is the author of over seventy novels and numerous short stories, but she is best known for her series of historical horror novels about the vampire Count Saint-Germain.

timothy ZahnTimothy Zahn is the author of thirty-five science fiction books, including eight Star Wars books, the young-adult Dragonback series, the Cobra series, and the upcoming From the Ashes, a prequel to Terminator Salvation.

Programming Panel Attendees 2008

Michael Welch


Lynn Abbey GD. A. Adams GRichard L. Altstatt GLou Anders GZachary William GAndersonHeidi Arnhold GCatherine Ann Asaro GAttaboy GChristina Barber GC. Kevin Barrett GJeremy A. Bastian GDavey Beauchamp GTrace Beaulieu GMichelle Belanger GDirk Benedict GJulie Benz GBob Bergen GMark F. Berry GJohn Billingsley GDee Bitner GDr. Bob Blackwood GJennifer Blanc GDarlene Bolesny GM. H. Bonham GDr. John E. Bradford GBill Bridges GJohn Bridges GMark Brooks GFiona Broome GJulie Caitlin Brown GMatthew J. Brown GChesya Burke GJames Burns GLaura A Burns G

Patrick Burns GMatt Busch GTim Byrd GGinger Campbell, MD GLuciana Carro GJames Cawley GJamie Chambers GA. C. Charania GSandra Anglin Chastain GColin Christian GSas Christian GFreddy Clements GJohn Cmar GJulie Cochrane GAmanda Conner GFrank Conniff GDave Cook GBill Corbett GJoe Crowe GCarl Cunningham GColin Cunningham GLarry D. Curtis GJeremy Dale GBruce Davison GAaron Armand de GOriveKeith R. A. DeCandido GBrian Denham GAnna DeStefano GLexa Doig GLinda L. Donahue GElizabeth Donald GCarole Nelson Douglas GElonka Dunin GBrian Dunning G

Talon Dunning GBob Eggleton GJosh Elder GJohn Everson GSean Patrick Fannon GBill Fawcett GSusan Fichtelberg GRob Fitz GCharles Fleischer GStephen Fleming GTom Fleming GLouise Fletcher GEric Flint GJason Flowers GJohn L. Flynn GBill Fogarty GRick Forrester GEugie Foster GFrancesco Francavilla GStephen Furst GDr. Pamela L. Gay GStephen L. Gibson GAllan Gilbreath GLaura Anne Gilman GPaul Goddard GChristopher Golden GDr. Frank Gordon GStephen Granade GErin Gray GKevin R. Grazier GAndrew Greenberg GRobert Greenberger GHugh S. Gregory GEric Griffin GRosemary Ellen Guiley G

AddiTiONAl FEATurEd GuESTS

But we couldn’t stop there—in addition, Dragon*Con is proud to present the following featured Guests! (Current as of June 10, 2009).


Stacy Hague-Hill GCully Hamner GDavid Harmer GNicole Harsch GRaven Hart GA. J. Hartley GRichard Hatch GJason Hawes GGary Kim Hayes GTom Heintjes GMark Henry GDiana Tixier Herald GRichard Herd GRita Herron GVirginia Hey GKathryn Hinds GKane Hodder GBill Holbrook GEva Hopkins GKriss Hougland GDr. Stephen D. Howe GGeorge Hrab GJohn Hudgens GJ. C. Hutchins GRichard Jakiel GBill “Splat” Johnson GLes Johnson GBenjamin Curtis Jones GGary Jones GAlessandro Juliani GStacia Kane GNeil Kaplan GLloyd Kaufman GSusan Kearney GBill Keel GJackie Kessler GRichard Kiel G

Kaza Kingsley GJames P Kinney III GCaitlin Kittredge GRichard A. Knaak GNancy Knight GAlethea Kontis GMary Robinette Kowal GGeorge Krstic GBonnie Kunzel GKatherine Kurtz GStephen & Suzie Lackey GMur Lafferty GCheralyn Lambeth GRich Larson GRosemary Laurey GMisty Lee GRob Levy GJ. F. Lewis GTodd Livingston GKelly Lockhart GJohn Lotshaw GTravis Louie GGeorge Lowe GDaniel Loxton GJonathan Maberry GScott MacMillan GJim Mahfood GDon Maitz GRacheline Maltese GMari Mancusi GJulia S. Mandala GMarrus GJames Marsters GGail Z. Martin GLaura Martin GLee Martindale GRandy Martinez G

Patrick Mason GGinny Mauldin-Kinney GJames Maxey GPeter Mayhew GTodd McCaffrey GKandyse McClure GSandra Ann McDonald GRichelle Mead GTravis Scott Merrill GByron Patrick Merritt GTanya Michna GKara Mikos GTrish Milburn GCindy Miles GRebecca Moesta GAnthony Montgomery GJames A. Moore GTony Moran GSharon Morgan GEric Morin GTee Morris GTracy S. Morris GDean Motter GChris Mueller GSabutai Musashi GTed Naifeh GMichael Nankin GScott Nicholson GJoe Nickell GJasika Nicole GSteven Novella GFriggatriskaidekaphobia GTreatment NurseJody Lynn Nye GJana Oliver GHeather Osborn GTerri Osborne GAnnie Owens G

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James Palmer GJason Palmer GJimmy Palmiotti GTeresa Patterson GD. M. Paul GCarlos Pedraza GMary Jo Pehl GFelice Picano GPhil Plait GVan Allen Plexico GLynnette Porter GCherie Priest GDavid Prowse GBrian Pulido GWayne Pygram GBenjamin Radford GRodney Ramos GTrina Ray GBarry Reese GKat Richardson GJohn D. Ringo GEliza Roberts GScott Rorie G

Selina Rosen GTony Ruggiero GAndy Runton GChris Ryniak GMike Sakuta GRichard Saunders GJason Schneiderman GEdmund Schubert GDwight Schultz GRandal L. Schwartz GTracy Scoggins GEugenie C Scott GSteve Scott GScottC GStephen H. Segal GJosepha Sherman GSeth Shostak GScott Sigler GBradley H. Sinor GSusan Sizemore GSket One GDave Slusher GAlison Michelle Smith GJohn C. Snider GJennifer St. Giles GMichael Stackpole GCat Staggs GKen Steacy GKim Steadman GJeanne C. Stein GBrian Stelfreeze GRick Sternbach GPaul Stevens GMaggie Stiefvater GS. M. Stirling GKaren Stollznow GEric James Stone G

Karl Story GWilliam Stout GGillian Summers GJonathan Tarbox GAnthony Taylor GSean Taylor GGreg Theakston GToy Baroness GTiffany Trent GMichael Trucco GJ. M. Tuffley GClifton Tunnell GLani John Tupu GDenise Vasquez GKate Vernon GJeffrey Joseph Wagg GDoug Wagner GWidgett Walls GGarrett Wang GJean Marie Ward GGraham Watkins GRebecca Watson GToni Weisskopf GMark I. West GM. B. Weston GChris Wiese GMichael Z. Williamson GC. L. Wilson GGrant Wilson GGene Wolfe GJanny Wurts GDerek Yaniger GFiona Zedde G

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arcattackArcAttack employs a unique DJ set up to generate an ‘electrifying’ audio visual performance. The HVDJ pumps music through a PA system while two specially designed DRSSTC’s (Dual-Resonant Solid State Tesla Coils) act as separate synchronized instruments. These high tech machines produce an electrical arc similar to a continuous lightning bolt which put out a crisply distorted square wave sound reminiscent of the early days of synthesizers. The music consists of original highly dance-able electronic compositions that sometimes incorporate themes or dubs of popular songs. ArcAttack uses these machines in conjunction with other homemade and traditional instrumentation.

atlanta Radio Theatre Company“The Call of C’thulhu”

The Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, in celebration of twenty-five years of quality, original audio drama, returns to its roots with an original adaptation by Ron N. Butler of H. P. Lovecraft’s highly influential tale of horror, The Call of C’thulhu. In 1987 ARTC performed this classic story at the very first Dragon*Con. That adaptation, by Gerald W. Page, has since been lost and, just as the Elder Gods slumber, this story slept as well in the memories of devoted fans of ARTC and Lovecraft. Now...the horror is reborn.

“Fresh Blood 2”

Original audio drama provokes the imagination as few other media can. Delving deep into the psyche of the listener, the sound effects, the music, and most importantly the story itself can incite feelings of elation, terror, jealousy, or even love and hatred for the characters. ARTC once again calls upon its troupe of talented writers to bring forth the best that the imagination has to offer with a collection of never-before-heard selections.

ayriaAyria (pronounced “area”) is anime, glam, 80’s, gothic Lolita, cyber, punk all wrapped up into an energetic ball of furry. Canadian singer/songwriter Jennifer Parkin has become a true icon on the electronic music scene with her unique writing and performing style. In 2003, she began her project Ayria and shook the foundation of the electro-industrial scene by mixing striking feminine visuals, straight old-school industrial music with harsher, aggressive electro while still maintaining elements of electro-clash and 80’s new wave. Ayria has been intensively and successfully touring across the globe over the past 3 years gaining a very solid reputation for putting on energetic live performances.

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Bedlam BardsThe Bedlam Bards have been performing rowdy Celtic music at trashy bars, renaissance festivals, and sci-fi cons for over a decade. Their award-winning album On the Drift: Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity cemented their position as the musical voice of Browncoat fandom, won them a free cruise, led to numerous brushes with stardom, and gave them the chance to raise lots of money for charity. They have performed from one end of the United States to the other, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Their most recent album, Barnyard Bedlam, was recorded live at the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival, and may violate morality statutes in several states.

Big City Burlesque and Vaudeville ReviewBig City Burlesque and Vaudeville is Atlanta’s original, all retro troupe. This unique concept is the brainchild of creator and artistic director Kenton McGhee, aka ‘King Rouge’, and has been painstakingly developed in both style and content. This dream to reality has been to recapture the sultry glamour and smoky magic of by-gone eras. From a seductive fan dancer of the late 30’s to film noir femme fatales of the 40’s, a bewitching belly dancer as well as comic heroines of all yesteryear, Big City Burlesque and Vaudeville was the first to bring this concept of Old World Vaudeville to the stage in Atlanta and today remains Atlanta’s premier Burlesque and Vaudeville troupe.

Crossed SwordsFor over twenty years, Nicole Harsch and Mike Sakuta have been performing the Crossed Swords Stage Combat Shows across the U.S. and Canada. They teach stage combat and have been fight directors for renaissance festivals and many historical plays including Hamlet, Camelot, Robin Hood, and Romeo & Juliet, and can be seen as performers in two nationally syndicated TV documentaries shown recently on cable stations TBS and A&E.

CrüxshadowsA blend of new wave, gothic, pop, rock, and electronica, the band’s unique and often catchy songs have become staples of the dark wave, ebm, and electro-alternative scene. One of the most popular dark-wave bands internationally, the Crüxshadows started in the early 1990’s in a little town in North Florida. Over the last fifteen years their success among the gothic, ebm, new wave, and dark electronic genres has earned them a near legendary underground status. The band’s dark electronic rock and introspective lyrics quickly earned them a fan base beyond the United States, particularly in Europe. With a constant and ambitious release schedule, and a dizzying live performance itinerary, they have turned conventional wisdom on its ear and maintained their position among the scenes elite from each year to the next.

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emerald RoseEmerald Rose is one of the top Celtic folk-rock bands in the Southeast US. A rich “world fusion” sound with influences ranging from the Chieftains to Jethro Tull has given this band a thirteen year career and national following. The band’s original lyrics address everything from Celtic myth to modern science, often with a touch of humor as noted in their release Con Suite. Blending vocal harmonies, pennywhistle and world percussion with driving guitars and bass, their sound

is “rock-n-reel” but not ear-splitting. Emerald Rose music has been included in two soundtracks, Ringers (about Lord of the Rings fans) and Done the Impossible, about the Firefly/Serenity series.

Faith and the MuseAmidst a diverse musical background ranging from dark alternative rock and electronica to world music and neo-classical, to jazz, avant-garde and folk, Faith and the Muse provide one of the rarest experiences in art, theater and music. From personal acoustic pieces and traditional/tribal folk melodies to grand orchestral production and dark rock epics, this diverse combination of simplicity and complexity places Faith and the Muse in their own musical category. As we question all that goes on around us, the media-projected problems in the world and down the street, we

need to quiet our mind and spirit enough to pursue our individual purpose. Faith and the Muse’s purpose is clear. While sequestering us inside the mythical and mystical environment of their otherworldly music, they bring to light the real elements that are true within all of us: a quiet and perfect human connection that has guided our hearts throughout history, yet in this world, is commonly lost.

pandora CelticaPandora Celtica is a five piece vocal quintet offering soulful Celtic harmonies in rich layering. These talented singers pride themselves on their songs of ship wrecks and troubled times found in the mists of Celtic history. With a Renaissance feel, the singers will have you swigging your pints and thinking back into the stormy past of Celtic prehistory! Don’t hope for cheery songs from this lot, but if you thrive on mayhem, death and plunder, then they are your crew.

tom SmithThe only recording artist to appear on both NPR’s Sound and Spirit and The Dr. Demento Show, Tom Smith has more than a dozen albums, thirteen Pegasus Awards, a spot in the Filk Hall of Fame, and fans around the world. His concerts combine high-energy folk rock, SF/fantasy, popular culture, Life with Computers, progressive politics, cartoon voices, web comics, Lovecraftian mythos, stuffed animals, unbelievably bad puns, and the occasional recipe into a show you will never forget.

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Spider LiliesSpider Lilies is a musical project created by Stacey Campbell, former guitarist/backup vocalist of the Crüxshadows. The first Spider Lilies song, Sand, produced by Rogue of the Crüxshadows, was published online in 1999. Spider Lilies’ music is a blend of rock, dark wave, and Goth, featuring female vocals, guitar, with electronic beats and samples.

VoltaireAs a musician, he is a songwriter whose music can best be described as a collection of murder ballads, tongue-in-cheek exercises in the macabre, with just enough bawdy songs about Star Trek and Star Wars to keep a con audience rolling in the aisles. Many know him for his song Brains! from the Cartoon Network show The Grim Adventures of Billy And Mandy. Voltaire’s live shows, whether solo or with his skeletal orchestra, are highly theatrical—full of stories and games. The theatrical quality of his performances is not surprising; Voltaire has been directing commercials and animating short films for the last twenty years. Spider Lilies

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Can’t wait until 1:00 PM on Friday to start the festivities? Now you don’t have to! Official programming will be starting at 10:00 AM on Friday! With three extra hours and over 3,500 hours of scheduled events in only four days, what are you waiting for?!

Our exciting foray of regular events include, panels, seminars, workshops, film and anime showings, gaming, the Masquerade, Independent Film Festival, charity auctions, our now annual Parade and much, much more.

alternate History-NeW!Welcome to the world of the Alternate History Track, debuting this year. Within our panels, you will find the fantastical and anachronistic worlds of steampunk, time travel, alternate history and historical romance, as portrayed in literature, music, film, fashion, and on television. You can find out how to get involved in historical reenacting and living history. Learn about retro-futuristic dirigibles, submersibles and difference engines. You will see makers interpreting works of science fiction into actual working contraptions! Have you ever wanted to take a trip back in time to a world where gentility was commonplace and everyday objects were beautifully designed? Or, would your trip include hefting sword or shield in the defense of a lost cause?

american SF ClassicsWhatever your interests are, we have something for, you as we cover; Raiders of the Lost Ark, Supergirl, Classic Galactica, Forbidden Planet, dinosaurs, robots, Batman, faith, and more! For additional information visit us at www.americanscificlassics.com.

american SF MediaThe American SF Media staff is once again bringing you the what’s what in American genre contributions since 1995. Heroes, Cylons, and Spies…OH MY! From Smallville to True Blood, we’re showcasing the popular and the obscure—the upcoming, the frontrunners as well as the dearly departed.

Passionate fans create interactive panels to discuss all aspects of your favorite shows and movies, while an array of special celebrity guests make the Dragon*Con/AMSFM experience one-of-a-kind.

Join us at http://www.scifitvtrack.com, and follow the buzz at http://twitter.com/DConAmSFMedia.

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animation programmingFrom nostalgia to propaganda to art, animated media has influenced the US and the world for the last century. Join Dragon*Con’s Animation Track for a new year of classic favorites, intense discussions of style and form, special events, and discussions with the industry professionals that bring some of your favorite cartoons to life! The track will feature panels, workshops, and events catered to your cartoon needs, including a how-to on voice acting, some incredible actors from popular shows, and advice from animation creators on what they love.

We also welcome back the annual Cosplay Contest, hosted jointly with the Anime/Manga track, featuring some top notch costumes from animated TV, movies, and games around the globe. Catch your seat early to view the best of the best recreated anime/animation cosplays!

anime/Manga programmingWe’ve created a special track devoted exclusively to anime, manga and media from the Land of the Rising Sun and beyond. We will be having a wide array of panels, speakers and workshops covering everything from classic anime, the history of manga, the future of the industry, and how to break into the business. Guests will include professionals, creators and insiders from all over the industry. There will also be a full schedule of anime video programming. These events are guaranteed to satisfy even the most ravenous otaku. Come and be a part of the anime/manga revolution!

anne McCaffrey’s WorldsWhat author is better-suited to Dragon*Con than the one who literally wrote the book on dragons? Anne McCaffrey’s Worlds (also known as Weyrfest) returns for another year of high-flying fun and excitement as we discuss and celebrate one of the 20th century’s foremost women of science fiction. Coauthors and fan favorites Todd McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye are back to answer questions and share their latest literary efforts, and our fans will get to show their talents (or do we mean Talents?) in our annual costume and art contests. We’ll sing with crystals, ponder the pitfalls of planet pirates, and even get a little feisty with our frank discussion of

how dragons… well, make more dragons. (Ahem.) With so many universes brought to life by Anne’s vast and wonderful imagination, there’s always something to talk about! Grab your favorite klah mug and get in on the gather.

apocalypse RisingApocalypse Rising track is Dragon*Con’s “end of the line”. It doesn’t get any scarier than the end of the world and we bring it to you from every direction! Apocalypse Rising is proud to bring you an amazing line-up of programming stretching across multiple fields to give everyone a taste of “the end”, in addition to a nuclear line-up that includes things such as the uber-popular Zombie Squad, a talk with Terminator actor Michael Biehn, biohazards

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and pandemics, Zombie 201, a special Needcoffee panel, and much more! And for fans who want to be the best dressed at the end? We will help you “Pimp Your Apocalyptic Costume”!

Our panel room is THE hot spot to gather your horde… or hoard your precious resources!

British SF MediaBritain has inspired every aspect of our modern culture. Dragon*Con’s British media programming continues this with an insightful exploration of every facet, fad, and pop culture idiom of British culture.

Our interests are broad and diverse, spreading across the genres of British film, TV, comics, music, animation and comedy. The Sun never sets on the Brittrack Empire! It is a huge fandom whose passions include: Red Dwarf, Doctor Who, Monty Python, Torchwood, Robin Hood, the Prisoner, Sapphire and Steel, Warren Ellis, Fawlty Towers, Shakespeare and other cultural legacies of the United Kingdom.

Check us out on our website at http://www.brittrack.org for more info!

Comics and pop artFeaturing a diverse lineup of talent and exhibits from comics, animation, lowbrow, pop surrealism and designer toys, this year’s convention promises to hold a great deal of excitement for fans of this constantly-evolving track.

Hosted by Richard Garrison, Dave Newton, Troy Pierce, and Benno Rothschild, a must-see for fans of comics and illustration is the Comic Book & Fantasy Cover Gallery (celebrating its 10th Year at Dragon*Con). Original artwork for more than fifty covers will be on display Saturday in the Artists Alley. Come see covers by Bode, Buscema, Cho, Craig, Finlay, Freas, Hughes, Jones, Kaluta,

Kane, Kirby, Krenkel, Loehle, Severin, Stelfreeze, Tuska, Vess, Wood and Wrightson—to name but a few. You’ve got to see this exhibit!

NOte: This summer’s event marks the relocation of the Comics and Pop Artists Alley to the Grand Hall of the Hyatt Regency, adjacent to the Dragon*Con Art Show.

CostumingBesides hosting the Friday Night Costuming Contest and Dragon-after-Dark contest, as well as the basics of building and armor panels, we are going deeper into the subject of body-painting and airbrushing, bringing back our dentist friends to speak more on fangs and dental appliances, the fairies are coming back to talk about wings, and Steampunk! Whether it is the standard comic spandex-clad superhero or the newer versions in leather and latex, we want to explore the “hows” and “whats” to bringing your favorite hero to life. All of this…and a few surprises as well!

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dark FantasyHorror, urban fantasy, and gothic entertainment converge on the Dark Fantasy track - Dragon*Con’s home for all thing macabre, sinister, twisted, and downright weird. From bestselling authors to acclaimed artists, visionary metaphysicians to cutting-edge musicians, vampires to zombies, Hellboy to...well, Hellraiser, the Dark Fantasy track is sure to offer something to everyone with a taste for “the dark side.”

Tentative topics to be discussed this year are vampires in southern fiction, body horror, Weird Tales magazine, world-building in urban fantasy, Edgar Allan Poe, gothic fashion, the hit TV show True Blood, supernatural themes in music, the logistics of immortality, combining fantasy and mystery, and a writers-eye view of goth culture.

electronic Frontiers ForumWorried about freedom of speech, privacy, and YOUR rights online? So are we! Electronic Frontiers Forums covers your rights on the Internet, legal issues online, and the latest trends in online media. Topics this year include digital forensics, spam, phishing and online fraud, ACTA (the “secret” copyright treaty), botnets, personal encryption, ISP’s and three strikes, bandwidth caps, self publishing, marketing with Twitter, Obama report card, the Cybersecurity Act of 2009, and asserting your Fourth Amendment rights.

Returning favorites include Hacking 101/201/301, Webcomics, Self Publishing, and the Cyberpunk Film Festival.

For the latest information, schedules, and past audio recordings, please visit www.efforums.net.

Filk Filk singing began life as a typographic error of “Folk Singing” in a convention program book back in the early 1960’s. Instead of correcting the mistake, a new form of music called “FILK” was created.

Filk songs come in several varieties - parodies of popular songs with an SF theme (or fantasy or horror, etc.), original music with fantasy and/or sci-fi themes, and songs about any aspect of fandom.

This year’s FiLK track will have concerts Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Open filking every night. Workshops, panels, performances in the FiLK track room, and moderated discussions. Confirmed FiLK performers include Tom Smith and The Bedlam Bards!

Horror Costume

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Gaming programmingThis year Dragon*Con will host more than twenty panels on all facets of gaming. There will be a number of panels on LARPs, table top role-playing games, board games and computer gaming. There will be scholarly presentations as well presentations from game companies and gamers themselves designed to entertain you, inform you, introduce you to new games, and enhance your gaming experience. Check out the Pocket Program when you arrive at the convention or join us at the Hilton during the convention for more details.

Independent Film & FestivalIt’s another big year for film lovers of all kinds. Our featured event is “The Dragon*Con Independent Short Film Festival”. This acclaimed fest brings you the very best in genre film: over seventy movies from live-action horror to animated comedy. While shorts are the thing, we have a few features: expect a different kind of vampire and a post-apocalyptic world in crisp animation. And don’t miss the return of Late Night Inappropriate Shorts. If that isn’t wild enough, we’re bring back our midnight cult film panels—time to scream your thoughts in a no holds barred exploitation flick arena. There will be plenty for filmmakers: panels on directing, low-cost F/X, makeup, and distribution. The Film Track will also host a Machinima festival. Come join us if you want to learn more, want to make some contacts, or just want to enjoy what the screen has to offer.

MMORpGsOver sixty-five hours of programming, twenty-three MMORPG’s (and counting), nine game development companies (we’re not done yet), six parties, two bestselling authors, one amazingly cool geek celebrity gamer babe, a live action quest that lasts all weekend, and a charity event that we’re gonna make you bleed for (relax, it’s part of the blood drive), MMO track is ready to get your game on! And we’re not done yet. If you would like to know more about what we have going on as part of the MMORPG track at Dragon*Con this year, stop by http://www.dc-mmo.org. We will post up-to-date information on the people, games, and things that we’ll be bringing to you this year.

podcastingAre you an author looking for a new way to market your work? We’ll have discussions with some of the most successful authors in the podosphere, some of whom have even utilized portable media to become New York Times best selling authors. We’ll also be hosting the Third Annual Parsec Awards, dedicated to rewarding excellence in various aspects of Speculative Fiction Podcasting, Sci-fi & Fantasy Original Content, and Podiobooks.

For details as they unfold, podcasts of our featured panelists as well as information about podcasting and portable media, follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dragonpod and check out the DragonPod blog and podcasts online at podcasting.dragoncon.org. DC08 Parsec Awards

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RoboticsBuild Robots! See Fighting Robots! Do you appreciate the mystical power that turns mere motors, wires, etc. into metal machines that do your bidding? The Robotics Track is chocked full of fun and excitement, so stop by and get your fix with all of the battling and building you can handle!

Science trackGenetic engineers. People who make antimatter for a living. Forensic detectives. Weapons specialists. Artists makin’ music with bolts of lightning. Evil Geniuses for a Better Tomorrow. Big explosions. SubGeniuses. Decapitated frozen heads. Wanna-be SuperVillains. The folks who make our booze; precious, precious booze. And, of course, the infamous Mad Scientists Ball—a lewd spectacle of wanton depravity and mind-numbing mayhem!

Wanna meet the people who turn science fiction into science fact? Plus some amusing and potentially lethal lunatics? Of course you do! Just grab a body, yours or someone else’s, living or dead, drag it on down and donate it to the DragonCon SCIENCE Track for a few hours; we’ll handle it from there. “We’re scientists, and YOU are in good hands.”

Sci-Fi & Fantasy LiteratureThe Science Fiction and Fantasy track is back again for another great year. Among our offerings this year are Writer-to-Writer interviews: for instance John Ringo interviews our literary guest of honor Lois McMaster Bujold. We’ll show off our knowledge in SF Jeopardy and argue about who’s the best writer in the world. Discuss with us the ideas behind the genre, the facts and the fantasies. Join fellow fans of the written word in delving deeper into what makes it tick and what makes it tock. Learn something you didn’t know and maybe teach something too. It’s all in the SF and Fantasy Literature track this year!

Silk Road: asian Cinema & CultureOur programming track covers many aspects of Asian culture, from traditional to new wave pop culture and cinema. We explore and discuss Asian dress from ancient to contemporary, form and function of styles ranging from classic kimono to modern day Harajuku, interactive discussions and demonstrations on various forms of Asian dance, music, and theater, from Chinese sleeve dancing, to drum rhythms, and Kabuki theater.

Explore the vast richness of Asian mythology and traditions, and how it still affects, and guides modern day culture and values. Peek into the secret world of the Geisha. Learn the history and evolution of ancient weaponry, as well as lively demonstrations of the many variations of martial art disciplines.

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Skeptic trackProviding a full compliment of live entertainment and discussion panels for the legions of free thinkers, science enthusiasts, and skeptics helping to put the science in science fiction, our list of guests include many of the world’s most prominent skeptics from the world of television, podcast and print media: ‘The Amazing’ James Randi, Skeptic Society Jr. Skeptic Editor Daniel Loxton, Benjamin Radford, Joe Nickell, Alison Smith, Dr. Phil Plait, and Margaret Downey, just to name just a few.

For events as they unfold, to join in the discussion groups, and for more information about Skepticism, critical thinking and paranormal investigation visit Skeptrack on the web at www.skeptrack.org.

Space track 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy! The Space Track will have lots of astronomers to fill you in on the wonders of our Universe and the latest discoveries. Of course our Live Astronomy is returning bigger and better than ever, with not only our solar telescopes but telescopes set up for nighttime viewing of the sky over Georgia as well. Do you believe in aliens but not little green/gray men? SETI believes it and for years have been using science to discover how to find them. Come hear the head of SETI tell how, and why, they do it.

After filling your mind with all the wonders of Universe, it’s time to let loose your bodies! The Space and Science Tracks will team up again this year for our 2nd Annual Mad Scientists’ Ball—featuring the musical wizards of electricity, ArcAttack.

Star Trek: trektrakTrekTrak is thrilled to welcome to Dragon*Con none other than the One True Vulcan, the Real Mr. Spock—pop culture icon Leonard Nimoy! And as if one iconic legend isn’t enough, how about two? TrekTrak is also thrilled to welcome none other than Captain Jean-Luc Picard himself... Patrick Stewart! But wait! There are just too many phenominal guests to list-you will have to come and see them for yourself!

And do not miss the biggest event of the year: The Miss Klingon Empire Beauty Pageant (details listed on page 36). Then celebrate the winner’s victory at Happy Hour at Ten Forward, featuring—because you demanded it!—the return of… Klingon Disco! TrekTrak is also proud to once again host the awesome Rainbow Flag Party!

For complete information, visit the TrekTrak web site at www.TrekTrak.com! Live Long and... Q’pla!

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StarGate MultiverseCelebrating fifteen years of the Stargate franchise, the Stargate Multiverse Track is debuting in 2009 (replacing the former SGOWF track), bigger and better than ever! Join us for four days of Stargate programming including panels, games and roundtable discussions ranging from the original 1994 film through SG-1, Atlantis, and the new SG: Universe series debuting this fall. Guests are scheduled to include Michael Shanks, Lexa Doig, Ben Browder and Claudia Black from Stargate SG-1, and Joe Flanigan, Jason Momoa and Paul McGillion from Stargate: Atlantis.

In 2008, the Stargate Track raised over $13,000 for the American Heart Association in Memory of Don S. Davis. Our goal for 2009 is “$15,000 for 15 years of Stargate” for the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Please come be a part of our Charity event, and help us reach our goal in 2009.

Star WarsNew events include: Spaceballs: The Panel (all about parodies, spoofs and pop culture references); Lightspeed Dating followed by the Star Wars Singles Meet and Mingle; Last Jedi Standing Trivia Contest; Saber School; and a special panel/celebration commemorating the Ten Year Anniversary of The Phantom Menace. Fear not though…your old favorites will be back such as: The Mr. Star Wars Pageant; the SW Costume Contest; The

SW Prop Challenge; and Saber Idol! And of course there will be plenty of Fangroup interaction thanks to the 501st, the Rebel Legion, and the Mandalorian Mercs. We won’t subject you to Jedi Mind Tricks because we know you won’t want to miss this!

tolkien’s Middle-earthWelcome to Tolkien’s Middle-earth! This track is for fans of JRR Tolkien’s beloved Middle-earth fantasy works, including The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and the myriad of related works that comprise Tolkien’s legacy.

Tolkien’s Middle-earth welcomes back John Noble who portrayed Denethor! Dr. Lynnette Porter, Constance Wagner, and Susan Neese will be covering a myriad of scholarly topics, separately and jointly throughout the weekend. We will be screening a fan film, The Peril to the Shire, during the Sunday night panel, Board of the Rings; Lord of the Rings gaming, as well as having a Making of a Fan Film panel on Monday. The One Ring dot Net will be back this year with their very informative insiders update on the upcoming movie, The Hobbit. For updates, visit us at www.tolkientrack.com.

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Whedon UniverseIt’s been a year since we last met and we’re a step closer to ruling the world since our fandom is now “Active”. From dolls to mad scientists, evil lawyers and all the vampire slayers in-between, the Whedon Universe has become the Wonderfloninum of the Sci-fi World. Our evil plans this year include the notorious Buffy Horror Picture Show, The Mighty Fine Shindig, and not one but two LEGEN...wait for it...DARY performances of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog! If that’s not enough horribleness, then enter our maniacal Costume Contest, lose your destiny while singing your heart out at “The House Always Wins” Andy Hallet tribute night and finally relive the most heinous of the Whedon Universe Big Bads during our 2nd annual video countdown. See you in the aftermath. Peace! ...But not literally...

Wheel of Time2009 will go down as an exciting year for Wheel of Time fans, with book twelve, The Gathering Storm, co-written by the late Robert Jordan and relative newcomer Brandon Sanderson hitting bookstores November 3rd. With two more installments promised by 2011, the next few years should be full of revelations and closure for many long running theories and arguments. Please join the Wheel of Time track as we prepare for the first Wheel of Time book published after the death of it’s original author. Program highlights include our annual costume contest, Winespring Inn party and Sword Form demonstration, as well as our numerous discussion groups on everything from Asmodean’s killer, costuming, Aes Sedai hijinks and more.

Writer’s trackIt was a dark and stormy night . Many writers were gathered in the dungeon called Manilla/Singapore. Many faced one direction, a Few glared back from the other. Suddenly, one in the middle spoke, asked a question of the Few.

Others behind the table spoke in turn, sometimes enthusiastically, interrupting each other. Wisdom passed from the Few to the Many…A storm rumbled overhead, but the writers paid little heed, for the discussion riveted their attention to the front of the room.

Suddenly, there was enlightenment. One of the Many rose and querried...One among the Few answered. Then another. And another. More wisdom transferred from the Few to the Many... And, thus, Writer’s Track sustained the Many thirsting after knowledge. And, it was good.

The Writer’s Track is the place to be if your ambition is to become a published writer in any genre. We take on all comers…comics, gamers, novelists, screenwriters…and more.

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XtrackXTrack is trilled to welcome back TAPS and Dean Haglund this year to Dragon*Con. Additionally, we welcome John Noble and Jaliska Nicole from Fringe and Michael Biehr from Aliens to track main sessions. We look forward to our numerous panels on your favorite fandom shows, including Lost, Supernatural, and even our old standbys, The X Files, and The Lone Gunmen. Paranormal topics remain one of our attendee favorites and we will be hosting panels on Hypnosis, Parapsychology, and Paranormal Research, to name a few. Scheduling is not done yet and XTrack staff look forward to seeing you at Con, with a few surprises and things that go bump in the night!

Young adult LiteratureThe YA Lit Track will be hosting our first Twilight guests as Michael Welch (Mike Newton), Justin Chon (Eric Yorkie), and Peter Facinelli (Carlisle Cullen) join us to kick off the 2009 convention. To keep rolling with the Twilight fun, we’re hosting a Twilight Vidding contest! We are far from being about any one book or fandom, however. We have some special Harry Potter programming and surprises in store for you. We’ll have some new things for you, like Harry Potter team trivia, Harry Potter late night games, hosted by members of Atlanta HP. And we’ll be dancing the night away at the Yule Ball and awarding prizes for the Costume Contest. Come join us with your recommendations for this and our other book discussions, including minorities in YA Lit, women warriors, Harry Potter, vampires and werewolves, and sci-fi in YA Lit.

Can’t wait till con to talk about it? Our track website is at yalit.dragoncon.org.

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Host HotelsOur host hotels for 2009 will again include the familiar surroundings of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta along with the legendary Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the Hilton Atlanta, and the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. The Hilton is across the street from the Marriott which is connected by a climate-controlled tube-way to the Hyatt. After many years of waiting, we are pleased to announce the addition of a sky tunnel between the Marriott Marquis and the Hilton Atlanta!

Dragon*ConTV will be available at all four host hotels, and many of the main programming events will be broadcast throughout the convention! So stop standing in line—order room service, kick back and enjoy the show from the comfort of your hotel room!

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Hilton Atlanta 404-659-2000 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Hyatt Regency Atlanta 404-577-1234 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Marriott Marquis 404-521-0000 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel 404-659-6500 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

NOte: All four host hotels are completely sold out!

Overflow HotelsDragon*Con welcomes the following hotels to our family as our official overflow hotels for 2009:

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Baymont Suites 404-659-7777 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Days Inn 404-523-1144 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

The Glenn Hotel 404-521-2250 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Hampton Inn 404-589-1111 $139 (DCI) $139 (DCI) $139 (DCI) $139 (DCI)

Hilton Atlanta Airport* 404-767-6890 $185 (DGC) $185 (DGC) $205 (DGC) $225 (DGC)

Westin Hotel 404-659-1400 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Wyndham 404-659-2727 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

* NOte: The Hilton Atlanta Airport does not have shuttle service between the hotel and the convention, but the hotel offers a shuttle to and from the airport/Marta station. One room night deposit is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.

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Courtesy BusesDragon*Con is proud to provide courtesy buses between all of our host and most* of our

official overflow hotels! The bus stops for this year will be located at the following places: the Days Inn on Baker Street at the front entrance to the hotel, the Westin-Peachtree will be on Andrew Young International Blvd. across the street from the side entrance to the hotel, the Glenn Hotel will be on Marietta St. in front of the hotel, Marriott/Hyatt on Peachtree Center Ave. in front of the Marriott, the Baymont Suites and Wyndham on Piedmont directly in front of the two hotels, the Hilton Atlanta will be on the northeast corner of Baker and Courtland, the Sheraton will pick up in front of the hotel on Courtland, and the Hyatt Regency at the northeast corner of Baker and Peachtree Rd. (this stop is for wheelchairs only). Visit us at www.dragoncon.org for a resizable map!

NOte: The Hilton Atlanta Airport does not have shuttle service between the hotel and the convention, but the hotel offers a shuttle

to and from the airport/Marta station.

parking

Hilton Atlanta Downtown: $28/day valet parking. GHyatt Regency Atlanta: $27/day valet parking (parking garage height is 6 feet). GMarriott Marquis Atlanta: $28/day valet parking ($30/day for oversize vehicles). GSheraton Atlanta Hotel: $20/day self parking and $25/day valet parking. GThe parking decks around the main hotels: $5–$10 per day, but generally don’t allow Gin-and-out privileges.

MartaAll four hotels are convenient to MARTA’s Peachtree Center station. The Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton can be reached from the station via indoor walkways. MARTA has direct train service from Hartsfield Airport’s terminals with no transfers, with an approximate travel-time of 30 minutes from the airport to Peachtree Center and our hotels. Fare is $1.75.

Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton Hotels

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exhibitors Marriott Marquis, Imperial Ballroom (Hall 1)

A Wrinkle in Time GAdventure Retail GArtemis Leather GAustin Browncoats GBig City Comics GBlade Replica GBlind Ferret GEntertainmentCampaign Coins GCatalyst Games GThe Contact Lens GCompanyEdgework Imports, Inc. GEllen Million Graphics GGeorgia Fantasy GAuthorsGreyson Wolf, Inc. GHouse of Anime GK and J Non-Sports GCardsMeow-Comics GMighty Barnacle G

Ms. Martha’s Corset GShoppeMuseum Replicas, Ltd. GOnyx Hollow GPegasus Publishing GPendragon Costumes GQuantum Mechanix, GInc.Rebel Base Comics & GToysRT Originals GSaracura GScarlett’s Corset GShadows on the Wall GThe Shoe Guy GSolomon’s Mine GSoutheastern GBrowncoatsStarbase Atlanta GTalesOf Wonder.Com GUtilikilts GWendy Ellertson Studio GWorld in Chains G

Marriott Marquis, Marquis Ballroom (Hall 2)

A Wrinkle in Time GApplehead Factory, Inc. GBead-azzled GBruteforce Leather GBud K Worldwide GCapt. Comics GChessex Manufacturing GCorsets by Casta Diva GDark Horse Comics GEarth Wisdom GElmore Productions GFaery Life G

Fool Moon Treasures, GInc.George Perez GHeroes & Dragons GHolistic Design GHoneck Sculpture GIntergalactic Trading GCo.James Hill Gallery GKerlak Publishing GKif ’s GKing Roach Enterprises GLarry Smith, Bookseller GLightspeed Fine Art GLinsner.Com GMagical Fashions GMainframe T-Shirts GMaxx Empire LLC GMeana Styles GMiniature Building GAuthorityThe Missing Volume GMore than Publicity GMythril Merchants GNeedleplay Design GPegasus Publishing GReel Art GSellingOutForFun GAndProfit.ComSparkle! GStylinOnline.Com GTitan Games GTom Durham Studios GTroll & Toad GTroma Entertainment GUnique Unicorns GVoodoo Baby G

dEAlErS/ExhibiTOrS liSTS

With over 80,000 square feet of selling space, Dragon*Con hosts the largest Dealers/Exhibitors Halls in the world! Merchandise runs the gamut of products, from weapons to games, comic books and art to costumes, and videos to jewelry. No matter what you’re looking for, it’s here! (Current as of June 10, 2009).

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dealersMarriott Marquis, International Hall

Ambient Arts GAnime Palace GAnime Remix GAradani Studios GArsenal Models GBadali Jewelry GSpecialtiesBast’s Garden GBill Stout GBinarysoul Designs GBrick by Brick Design GBuzzy Multimedia GChimera Publishing GClayGuy.Com GCool Wick GThe Contact Lens GCompanyThe Crafty Celts GCrazy Ed’s Comics GCreativi-C Designs GCrimson Chain GLeatherworksThe Crossed Swords GCrystal & Fantasy GCreationsDarkepoison Designs GDarkside Ltd. GDiscotek Media GThe Dragon’s Keep GThe Dragon’s Lair GDumpster Wear GEclipse GThe Enchanted Fairy GF.A.E. GFandom G

The Fantasy Art of Ash GEvans LLCFashions by Figment GFirefly Cargo Bay GGamer Concepts GGlobal International GTradingGodsavethequeen GFashionsGreentea Design Inc. GThe Griffin Works GHair Candies by Xyn GHeroes & Dragons GHoly Cow Anime GImperial Quartermaster GJ & J Enterprises GJaxbooks GJerry Ohlingers Movie GMemorabiliaJunior’s Comics and GCards Kamo Kilt GKit Rae Design Studio GThe Lovers Knot GMadd Hatter’s Treasure GChestMarvelous Mayhem GMedical Visions GMidnight Syndicate GSoundtracksMorlock Enterprises GMythix Studios, Inc. GNancy’s Treasured Gifts GNene Thomas GIllustrationsOdin’s Cosmic GBookshelfOffworld Designs GOnTheRunVideo.Com G

Queen’s Domain LLC GRak Graphics GRavenwing Wearable GArtReel Imports GRick Dakan GRowena GRuth Thompsons GTarnished ImagesSci-Fi Genre Comics & GGamesSea Salt Creations GSigh Co. Graphics GSpacial Anomaly GGallerySpiral Moon GStarbase Atlanta GStephanie Romano GStrike Zone GStylinOnline.Com GSundreams and Myths GTitan Games & Comics GTriangle Cards GTroll & Toad GTwilight Creations GVenusian Airship Pirate GTrading CoWalkin’ Willie’s Comix GWee Bee Cards GWes Tillander GWings by Uber Kio GThe Wizard’s Wagon GWolfhome Adventuring GOutfittersWordfire, Inc.- Kevin J. GAndersonYard Dog Press GYuki Pearls/ Yuki GTrading Co.


anime Music VideosWhat is an Anime Music Video contest? An Anime Music Video contest is a place where anime fans and video editors can use their imagination and talents to create spectacular blends of music timed perfectly with animation sequences from their favorite anime. For full contest rules, visit us at www.dragonconamv.com today!

art Show awardsThe Art Show jury determines most of our awards but convention attendees will vote on a portion of the art awards referred to as the Special Awards which include: Best Alien, Best Amazon, Best Dragon, Best Horror, Best Spaceship or Space Scene, Best Warrior, and Most Humorous. Juried award categories will include but are not limited to Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, Best 2-D, Best 3-D, Best Photography and Best Mixed Media. There are also 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for student entrees (if applicable). Art Awards will be presented on Saturday of the convention. Votes cast by attending Artists determine the Artist Choice Award winner.

Comic Book Quick SketchSo, you think you can draw? Think you can draw quickly? The Comic Book Quick Sketch is open to all con attendees. Check your program book or check in at the Contest Registration table in front of Centennial Ballroom in the Hyatt for more information about time and locale. It is usually in the Learning Center of the Hyatt on Monday morning, but please verify in your program book.

Winners will receive a plaque proclaiming them as the winner in their category and while the contestants are doodling, drawing, lettering, and creating, our guest artist(s) will be doing the same - and the original signed artwork becomes prizes for the winners!

Cosplay ContestShort for “costume play”, Cosplay is a subculture centered on dressing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, and video games, Japanese pop music bands, and Visual Kei. Dragon*Con loves cosplay! And to prove it, we’re putting together another fantastic Cosplay Contest!

The Anime and Animation tracks are proud to bring back the Cosplay Contest! The Cosplay Contest location and time will be listed at the convention in the pocket program, and please be sure to come by Pre-Judging if you wish to enter the contest! Pre-Judging will be held in the Anime Programming room prior to the contest: you’ll parade your costume in front of our panel of judges and they will rank the winners. Contestants are judged on their costume only, no skits will be allowed. All entrants will then

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get a chance to show off their handiwork at the Cosplay Contest on the stage! Contest forms will be available on-site at Pre-Judging only.

NOte: Dragon*Con hosts a plethora of costume contests. We ask that only costumers with animation, Japanese anime, or video game costumes enter the cosplay contest.!

dawn Look-alike ContestGrand Prize: $1,000 Prize

Joseph Michael Linsner’s Dawn is one of the hottest characters in comics, so in 1998 we hosted the first-ever Dawn Look-Alike Contest, with a $1,000 cash First Prize. If you’re a fan of beautiful women, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. The contest is fully authorized by Joseph (who’ll be on hand for the contest), and Dawn’s publisher, Sirius Comics.

Great news for contestants: though Dawn is usually depicted with red hair, she has occasionally appeared on various covers as everything from blonde to brunette! Contestants will be judged based on how well they capture the image and spirit of Dawn—confident yet mysterious, and sexy without being sexist.

dragon*Con after darkOur rapidly growing Dragon after Dark contest on Saturday, spotlights macabre and mature-themed costumes. We see them in the hallways and at the bar, but this provides a chance to display them in a venue that does not compete with the noise or interruptions of the typical social setting! Once they are finalized, contest rules and entry forms will be available at www.dragoncon.org, so check back soon if you want to participate!

Friday Night Costuming ContestThis costume contest focuses solely on Costuming and will be held Friday night. Judges will be looking at the costume itself, the workmanship, design, and inspiration. This will be open to groups and individuals, experts and novices, and costumes from mainstream or self-creative. Although there will be one “celebrity” judge, the panel will mostly be people with extreme costume backgrounds.

Hallway Costume ContestContest staff will be roaming the halls of all venues with digital cameras, taking pictures of those folks who are too shy to get up on stage in the Masquerade, but who have great costumes. We will also take pictures at the Contest Registration table in front of the Centennial Ballroom in the Hyatt. You may purchase a copy of your official entry picture for $10–with the proceeds going to the Dragon*Con charity of the year.

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Masquerade Costume ContestIn the grand tradition of convention costuming, dating back nearly five decades in SF fandom, Dragon*Con is proud to present the largest Masquerade Costume Contest in the Southeast and one of the largest in the world!

The Dragon*Con 2009 Masquerade Costume Contest will be held in the Hyatt Centennial Ballroom. Registration for the Masquerade will be available during the con at the Contest Registration Desk located outside the Centennial Ballroom in the Hyatt. Registration will be open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There is no pre-registration, simply drop by the Contest Registration Desk during the con and register.

NOte: New time limits for contestant performance–individuals are limited to 90 seconds (a minute and a half ) and groups to three minutes. New in 2009: your CD will be retained by the Masquerade staff after the track is approved at contest registration.

Miss Klingon empire Beauty pageantThe Miss Klingon Empire Beauty Pageant has been recognized by America Online as one of the “Top 11 Offbeat Beauty Pageants across America”, featured in Discover, Spin, and Shock magazines, and seen on FoxNews.com and HowStuffWorks.com! The Eleventh Annual Miss Klingon Empire Beauty Pageant is open to any qualified attending female member of the 2009 convention who is at least 21 years of age, except for members and relatives of the TrekTrak Staff, TrekTrak Programming Committee and/or Dragon*Con General Staff, and who agrees to abide by the rules of the contest as posted on the TrekTrak web site, now and in the future. There is NO registration fee, nor any additional cost to participate. Membership in or affiliation with any Klingon-oriented organization (i.e., KAG, KLAW, etc.) is not required. For more information about the MKE Beauty Pageant, including rules and prizes, to see video clips from previous pageants and to register as a contestant, please visit www.trektrak.com/2009/09pageant.htm.

Mr. Star Wars Fanboy pageant We’re out to find the ultimate fanboy. No, this isn’t a trap. It’s an improv, think on your feet, and try to be funny, show us your swagger, and get bonus points for your Star Wars knowledge and use of quotes kind of contest to find the greatest fanboy in the entire universe. Think you’ve got what it takes to be Mr. Star Wars Fanboy in 2009...come by, but come prepared!

Star Wars Costume ContestThink you’re a dead ringer for Han Solo? Got a killer General Grievous getup? Can’t decide if Princess Leia or Padme Amidala had a better wardrobe? Dedicated to all things Star Wars, our annual Star Wars Costume Contest is open to all!

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Robot BattlestM

Robot BattlesTM is the second-oldest robotic combat competition in the world, and is a direct descendant of the oldest-the Critter Crunch. We don’t have a TV show, we don’t have supermodels, and we don’t have huge cash prizes. What we do have is a radio disc jockey with very poor taste in costumes, the most involved audiences in the country, the most imaginative builders around, and the most unique stage hazards in the sport, ranging from rubber snakes to stuffed animals to soft spongy rubber ducks.

For the nineteenth year in a row, Robot BattlesTM will be returning to Atlanta for the largest competition of the year. This is the one robotic event you do NOT want to miss!

For more detailed information, including the complete list of rules, please visit their website at www.robotbattles.com.

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8th annual dragon*Con paradeYou know Dragon*Con is in full swing when downtown Atlanta is officially invaded by aliens, princesses, wizards, and warriors! Our annual parade signals loud and clear we have laid claim to the city. In 2008, over 2000 costumed Dragon*Con members and their themed vehicles took over Peachtree Street on Saturday morning, amazing and delighting thousands of onlookers. This year’s parade promises to be bigger and better yet!

Interested? Parade participation is open to all Dragon*Con members and signing up to march is quick and easy. To find out more, contact us at [email protected] or join our Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dc_parade/.

art Show & print ShopAt the convention we will have over 150 artists and 5,000 pieces of original art and prints. Our Show includes the Artist Bazaar (where you will find 50+ attending Artists who will be selling and may even personalize many art items for you), the Art Gallery (where we have both 2D and 3D original artwork priced for all budgets), the Art-on-Demand section (which allows you to have art the way you want it), the Doll section (which has unique, one of a kind dolls), and the Print Shop (where we have prints priced for all budgets).

We are planning many exciting events for the 2009 Dragon*Con Art Show including the annual Iron Artist competition, a large canvas on which all the attending Artists can draw or paint (which will be sold at the Art Show voice auction), live music, demonstrations, and other wonderful events. We will be hosting our annual Artists’ Reception on Friday night of the convention. There will also be booths for local colleges with Art programs.

autograph SessionsEach year, Dragon*Con assembles many of its willing guests for scheduled autographs (signings)

in one area. Not every guest is willing—or able—to sign items, but we do inquire as to each guest’s willingness to do so.

Some guests-usually screen stars-charge for autographs, but autographs staged in our Autograph Area are always free. Limitations on number and type of items may be made, generally at the request of the signer, and sometimes due to time considerations.

Autographs will be handled on a first-come, first-signed basis. We will promote equal access for handicapped persons but this does not exclude them from the first-come, first-served rule; as with other convention attendees they will get their autograph in order of their arrival.

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Blood driveRobert A. Heinlein, the man who started the tradition of science fiction convention blood drives at MidAmericon back in 1976, believed very strongly in blood donation and in giving to the community in general, in his words, “paying it forward.” In addition to a lifetime of writing, this is part of the marvelous legacy he left us.

The success of this drive is a reflection of the wonderful generosity of the Dragon*Con community and a fitting tribute to the man who gave so much of himself to his sci-fi family.

Our goal for this year’s drive is 1200 units! Please help us to continue Robert Heinlein’s legacy.

Charity auctionImagine visiting your mother on Christmas day and her not knowing who you are. How about watching your grandfather, who was once a master violinist, just sit and stare at his violin unable to even figure out what it is. Or an uncle, who holds 3 electronic patents, lying in bed in a fetal position unaware of the world around him. For millions of Americans, they don’t have to imagine it... it’s real life.

Dragon*Con is proud to announce that this year’s charity auction will benefit the Georgia Chapter of the American Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal brain disease. As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal. Today it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.

For more information on this devastating disease please visit http://www.alz.org/georgia/. If you would like to donate to this year’s auction, please contact John Tackett at [email protected].

Comic artists ReceptionMark your calendars for the Dragon*Con Comics and Pop Art Reception, taking place Friday evening, September 4, beginning at 8:30 PM in the Regency Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency.

Celebrating an exciting and diverse array of talented creators at Dagon*Con, this annual event features live art, creator signings and sketches, music, and mingling - making it the perfect opportunity to kick off your convention experience! DC08 Comic Artists Reception

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Attendees to this year’s reception will enjoy Dunny*Fest—a Toy Release Celebration with eight amazing Dunny designers! Presented by Kidrobot and Dragon*Con, this special signing event will feature appearances by many of today’s favorite vinyl artists, and an exclusive advance release of Dunny Series 2009.

In addition, this event will mark the debut of the Dragon*Con exclusive Mechtorians Stephan LePodd art toy, designed for Dragon*Con attendees by Doktor A. (making his first US appearance) and produced by MINDstyle. Limited to only 100 pieces, this figure is sure to sell out quickly!

Running simultaneously will be the Dragon*Con Comics Sketch Jam, to benefit Hero Initiative. Many of the industry’s top illustrators will be on hand to sketch for fans and raise funds and awareness for this vital organization.

dragon*Con CaberetWillkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome to the 2nd Annual Dragon*Con Cabaret. Come see the elaborate costumes and fun, eye-winking humor and class reminiscent of the late 1800’s through the mid 1940’s in this vintage type show. Big City Burlesque and Vaudeville will headline, along with featured performers Stormy Knight, Scarlett Letter, and many more!

There are still guest performer spots open! Contact Audrey Starphoenix at [email protected] for more information and to apply.

The Goon 10th anniversary Inbred Hillbilly HoedownHelp celebrate a decade of Eric Powell’s award-winning comic book masterpiece at The Goon 10th Anniversary Inbred Hillbilly Hoedown.

Featuring music, contests, prizes and more, this is sure to be some foot-stompin’, shine-swillin’, knife-to-the-eye fun (no real eyes will be harmed before, during or after this event). Keep checking the Dragon*Con website for further details!

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dragon*Con Invades the Georgia aquarium

On the evening of September 5, 2009, the Georgia Aquarium is prepared to welcome all Dragon*Con attendees. Fans can purchase their tickets in advance online at www.georgiaaquarium.org/dragoncon for a very exclusive price of $17.00 each. This special “after-hours” evening is a unique experience. Video highlights of previous Dragon*Con

events will be projected in the atrium. Food court and cash bars with signature Dragon*Con themed cocktails will be available as well. This event is expected to sell out so grab your

costumes and get your tickets and experience a night with our “creatures”.

Georgia Aquarium Shark Exhibit


Guest of Honor BanquetJoin many of Dragon*Con’s Guests of Honor for an evening of fine food and entertainment. Banquet tickets may be reserved through our office. Please note that seating is limited and tickets will be available at the convention only while they last.

The 2009 Dragon*Con Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Regency VI-VII Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Tickets are $50.00 and may be purchased by calling the Dragon*Con office, mailing in the registration form, or ordering online through our store.

23rd Independent Film FestivalThe Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival is a four day event of film screenings and panels, with directors, producers, writers, actors, SFX and makeup artists all sharing their expertise. The

Festival competition is for short films (under 60 minutes). A few independent features will be shown (out of competition) in the evenings.

We focus each year on showcasing the finest independent short films of the fantastic. We welcome not only Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror films, but any film of the imagination that steps out of the slice-of-life category. This includes Mysteries, Thrillers, Film Noirs, Comedies, GBLT, Slip Stream/Magical Realism, Surrealistic films, and most dramas, just to name a few, as well as short animated films of all types. We take narrative shorts as well as documentaries. Films are screening in themed blocks which have included cyberpunk, gay lifestyle, and Asian-influenced in the past. Films will be judged in specific categories, and awards will be presented on Monday at 1:00 PM.

Late-Night entertainmentWe’ll again offer late-night DJ’d dances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, beginning after the last concert’s over in the ballroom and lasting until dawn, so you vampires can dance until the sun comes up!

Traditional Sci-Fi convention filk-singing will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, late-night. Filking will begin at midnight and will also continue to the light of day.

For the last few years, we’ve also had an impromptu drum-circle form up for several hours. In 2000 the drum-circle was made a formal part of the schedule for Friday through Sunday night. This tradition will continue in 2009, so bring your doumbek or djembe (or your congas or your violin or your flute...) if you’ve got one.

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Nuts on the Road: Gonzo Sound & VisionThe rumors are true. The wackos who brought you the Gonzo Film Fest have returned. Again. Needcoffee.com and QuickStopEntertainment.com have been working overtime in their lab to bring about the next step in Gonzo evolution—the result? Music, mayhem, along with the usual audiovisual assault on your peace of mind. Surprises, prizes and more. It’s all Saturday night just at Dragon*Con.

Reading SessionsOffering readings by authors from their own works (and usually some discussion with the audience afterward), our past readers have included T.W. Miller, Janny Wurtz, Kevin J. Anderson, Jana Oliver, Karen McCollough, Tracy Hickman, Laura Curtis, and Caitlin Kiernan. Check the website closer to the convention for the latest on who will be reading for you this year!

Video & Film RoomsDragon*Con will feature two video rooms: one devoted to mainstream movies and the Video Festival, and the other for Japanese Animation.

Main Video GThe Main Video Room shows some of the latest movies you might have seen, and some you might never have known existed.

Anime Video GDragon*Con’s Anime video room shows the latest animated titles from Japan, and some classics you might have overlooked, available subtitled or dubbed in English.

Walk of FameThis year, the Walk of Fame will be moving to the fabulous Hilton Atlanta hotel in the Grand Ballroom! Our Walk of Fame houses some of the biggest names in multi-media today. In the past we have had such guests as Mythbusters, the Ghost Hunters, George Romero, Lou Gossett, Jr., James and Oliver Phelps, Vic Mignona, and Tippi Hedren! Check the Dragon*Con website (www.dragoncon.org) closer to the show for a complete floor plan of the 2009 Walk of Fame!

WrestlingBack for 2009, DCW is in the HOUSE! Yes, it’s true, we did bring the house down last year, well at least parts of the walls, and if you missed the show last year, you missed a wrestling show that was as good as any Pay Per View that’s been on. Back this year will be wrestlers from tNa, NWa aranchy, and from triple X-treme wrestling. You don’t want to miss this year’s show, that’s for sure!

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Writer’s WorkshopsDragon*Con is proud to bring even more Writer’s Workshops to the 2009 convention!

Basic Writers Workshop GC. Crispin will again be offering her Basic Writers Workshop on September 3-4, 2009. Ms. Crispin’s Basic course provides a full overview of the science fiction and fantasy genre. It gives students insight and information on how to market their fiction in today’s competitive publishing environment. The Basic course also includes, at no extra charge, a personalized manuscript critique by Ms. Crispin.

This course will run for two full days at Dragon*Con, on Thursday (one day before the con “officially” begins) and Friday, September 3-4, 2009. Submission of a manuscript for review by Ms. Crispin is desirable, but not required.

Ms. Crispin will not be offering the Advanced Writers Workshop in 2009, but will instead offer a FREE mini-workshop on “How to Get a Real Literary Agent.”

For more information on the Basic Writers Workshop, including FAQ and syllabus, and her free mini-workshop, visit the web at http://dragoncon.org/writers_workshop.php.

Writer’s Hourly Workshop GNew York Times Bestselling authors Aaron Allston and Michael A. Stackpole combine their talents to provide a dozen hour-long seminars on writing which will help you turn your dreams of being published into reality. With over fifty years of publishing experience between them, and hundreds of publications from bestselling novels to short stories, graphic novels and gaming material, Stackpole and Allston have build long careers through strong storytelling techniques and secrets they will share with you. The seminars cover everything from the very basics and writing in a franchise universe, up through plotting and characterization, and even cover presenting your manuscript and strategies for success in the age of digital publishing. Why hope for success when you can learn from working writers and guarantee it?

The cost for the Hourly Workshop is $8 per seminar (in advance) or $80 for all 12 seminars (in advance). Contact the Dragon*Con Office if you wish to pay in advance: (770) 909-0115. The cost at the door is $10 per seminar or $100 for all 12.

For more information on the Writer’s Hourly Workshop, including seminar breakdowns, visit the web at http://dragoncon.org/writers_hourly_workshop.php.

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Child CareDragon*Con will sponsor Child Care Services during our normal Dealers Room hours:

Friday: 1:00 PM–7:00 PM

Saturday/Sunday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Monday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Child Care Services are provided by Discovery Point, at no additional charge for kids potty trained-7 years, if they’ve been registered at the normal adult rate. Child Care Services are available on a first come, first serve basis with a limited number of spaces available.

To use this service, simply register your child with the convention at normal convention rates (a bargain, for up to 30 hours of supervised care). Either pre-register your child through this web site or at the convention; sitters will not collect any rate “by the hour” during scheduled hours.

We will be serving a mid-morning and afternoon snack, but you must pick up your child for his/her mid-day meal. Anyone leaving a child in Dragon*Con child care is required to have a working cell phone on them at all times.

disability ServicesDragon*Con supports equal-access and provides on-site assistance for anyone who has a disability. Please be sure to stop by the Disability Services table inside Registration at the Sheraton Atlanta if you need any assistance.

We can offer a variety of services to help you enjoy your Dragon*Con experience, including:

Sign Language interpreters are available for events Gupon request.Audio description for events are available upon Grequest.We will have the Con schedule in large print available G(to be read at our table.) Braille may be available only if requested two weeks or more before the Con.People who need assistance at the convention should Gcontact Disability Services in advance. We strongly suggest that if an individual has difficulty walking long distances that they consider renting an electric scooter.

Scooter and Wheelchair rentals are available by contacting ScootAround Inc. toll-free at 1-888-441-7575, by email at [email protected], through their website at www.scootaround.com or by fax at (204) 478-1172. Please contact them early.

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Fan/Band Concourse tablesThis year, our fan tables and freebie tables will be located in two different hotels, the Hyatt Regency (outside the Grand Hall) and the Sheraton. Tables for Performers and Bands will now be relocated to the Marriott Marquis’s Convention Level.

The acoustic/ambient music stage remains in its traditional location, outside the Hyatt’s Centennial Ballroom and one floor below the lobby.

The Hyatt Concourse GThe area in the Hyatt known as “The Concourse” now consists of the two floors below the hotel’s lobby, through which most traffic to the ballrooms and panel rooms must pass. Quite a few things will be located on these two floors:

Convention Information Kiosk GContest Registration Desk (for Costume Contest, Hall Costume GContest, and other contests)Parade Registration (until Friday evening) GConcourse Performance Area, for acoustic and electronic performers... Gbasically, anyone without a full drum-kitFan tables (lower level outside Grand Hall) G

The Marriott Concourse Area GThe Marriott Marquis’ capacious, newly-renovated Ballroom Level pre-function area will host all of our band tables and performers’ tables. This hotel has high visibility and traffic flow due to the Marriott’s famed 47-story open atrium lobby, and is also home to Dragon*Con’s two Exhibit Halls and the Dealers Room, making it the mercantile capital of the con.

The Hilton Concourse Area GThere will be a limited number of select skeptics tables available at the Hilton.

The Sheraton Atlanta Area GBrand new in 2009 the Sheraton Atlanta will now house several of our fan tables.

DC08 Hyatt Concourse Area


Hospitality Suite/ConSuite“Consuites” are a tradition of sci-fi and fantasy conventions throughout the United States. We’ll provide a lounge stocked with all sorts of complimentary soft drinks, coffee, and munchies for all attendees to enjoy when feeling a bit hungry. We have planned a Consuite with plenty of snacks that will be open twenty-four hours a day throughout the convention (with a few breaks for cleaning purposes).

Information deskThe Information Desk is your one-stop center for getting all your questions answered. We will have an information booth located in each of the four host hotels. Their exact location will be available on the mini maps provided in the Pocket Program at the show. The staff will be able to help you find where everything is located and just about any other question or request you may have. And if they don’t know the answer, they’ll send you directly to the person who does or contact them by radio.

Pirates of the Carribean Costumes - DC08 Parade


IntroductionFor the 2009 convention, gaming remains in the Atlanta Hilton. Full details with maps will be available in the Pocket Program detailing where each section of gaming will reside.

The Way Things Work-How to Survive the Gaming Experience at Dragon*Con

Here are a few words that will hopefully give the prospective gamer a useful overview of how gaming is run at Dragon*Con. It should prove to answer some of the obvious questions and help both the new and veteran convention gamer as you plan your adventure with us.

Please check our website, www.dragoncon.org, and select the Gaming link for information about pre-registration. The event tickets you buy via the website will be available at Gaming Registration which will be open Thursday evening and at 8:00 AM every morning of the convention.

In order to play in most events you will need an event ticket. Most event tickets cost $3.00, but there are some free demonstration games and a few are more expensive. CCG “sealed deck” and “booster draft” events can cost considerably more but you are also buying product in whatever game you are playing. You can also purchase generic tickets that are usable at any event. If an event is sold out you can show up for that event with a generic ticket and if anyone with a “real” ticket for that event does not show up you will be able to step in. This is particularly true for the larger events where there is more of a chance of a no show or cancellation.

People often ask why Dragon*Con charges for tickets, and there are two major reasons. The first is to fund prizes for the events. We award “Dealer Coins” to the winners of events that can be used as money in the Exhibition Hall in the Marriott. For some of the major events we have plaques and awards made. The second reason is to insure attendance of events. We’ve learned that players are much more likely to show up for a game if they’ve already spent $3.00 on a ticket. When we tried not charging for events and signed up players on registration sheets in the past. However, many players signed up for everything they were remotely interested in and then only played the events they were most interested when the time came. This was unfair to fellow gamers and judges who would never know if all the names on a given registration sheet would show up.

Dragon*Con uses four hour sessions in an effort to maximize the number of games each player can experience during the convention. The four-day period is divided into 14 gaming sessions as follows:

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday time

Session 1 Session 5 Session 9 Session 13 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Session 2 Session 6 Session 10 Session 14 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Session 3 Session 7 Session 11 6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Session 4 Session 8 Session 12 10:00 PM–2:00 AM

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Ideally tournament judges will manage their time so that each game is finished with fifteen minutes left in the session allowing everyone time to get to the next game. Large tournaments in some of the gaming areas do not follow this patter, and some games run over one and a half or two sessions which is usually noted in the description area for that event. When you are looking at events in the listings, you will see that events are typically referred to by their session numbers and not the day or time.

NSdMG returns!The fine folks at the NSDMG will return to the convention this year. They will be running different formats of their games and doing some great presentations. Full details can be found at http://www.nsdmg.org.

Board GamesWe will be offering our $5 play all con badge. You can participate in most of the events in the board gaming area for just a single purchase.

Open Gaming GThere will be dedicated open gaming space this year. Whether it is a game you just purchased or an old favorite that you can’t get any one at home to play, bring it to open gaming and you are sure to find fun and challenging opposition.

Settler’s of Catan GThe Catan tournament at Dragon has grown into a whole con affair. Can you take home the coveted Dragon*Con Plaque?

And Many More... GGame Setup

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New games are being added all the time. Please check the gaming website for schedule updates. I look forward to seeing you at the show.

Board Gaming FAQ

What is Board Gaming? 1. At Dragon*Con board gaming is a catch all section including traditional box games as well as non-collectible card games.

does this include games like Monopoly and Clue? 2. Mostly our focus is on old school wargames and the newer German-style games, as these tend to be what our fan base wants to play, but we are open to all types of games providing we can find good, knowledgeable judges.

S3. o these games are complex with lots of rules? Complexity varies from tactical games like Star Fleet Battles (whose rules take up a 4” binder and turns take well over a hour each) to simple card games like Flux (the only rule, “draw one, play one” and usually lasting no more than fifteen minutes a game)

do I need to know how to play before I can join 4. in the fun? No, the judges at Dragon*Con are specifically chosen for their instructional abilities and would be happy to teach you as much of the rules as you need to play in any of the non-tournament games we offer. For tournaments, we do recommend a degree of game knowledge as this allows all participants to have a fun game experience.

tournaments? So are there prizes?5. Most of our tournaments offer prizes ranging from copies of the games to framed certificates to show off to your friends

Sounds fun, where do I sign up?6. Once the gaming registration site is up, you will be able to purchase the $5 board gaming ribbon as well as tickets for limited seating tournaments.

I am interested in judging _____ . 7. Contact us at [email protected] listing the game you wish to run and we will get back in contact with you to discuss.

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CCG (Collectible Card Games)Below is an abbreviated list of events being held at the convention. Please keep an eye on the Gaming Registration website linked via the main Dragon*Con website for full details for our offered events and tournaments.

Magic: The Gathering GWorld of Warcraft GStar Wars National Championship GYu-Gi-Oh GUFS GWarlord GVs GAnachronism GCity of Heroes GVampire: The Eternal Struggle G

digital GamingTournaments:

We will be following the rest of gaming from a shift perspective:

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 10:00 PM

Monday: 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM

We will be running a 24 hour operation with the hours of 5:00 AM–8:00 AM reserved for necessary maintenance and downtime.

The following preliminary tournament list will be used:

Call of Duty 4–NEW!1.

Unreal Tournament 3–NEW!2.

Counterstrike: Source3.

America’s Army–NEW!4.

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars–NEW!5.

Team Fortress 2–NEW!6.

Half Life 2: Deathmatch7.

Company of Heroes–NEW!8.

Warcraft3: Defenders of the Ancients–NEW!9.

Left 4 Dead–NEW!10.

In addition, we will feature a console gaming section this year.

Halo Costume


Gaming panel programmingThis year Dragon*Con will host more than twenty panels on all facets of gaming. There will be a number of panels on LARPs, table top role-playing games, board games and computer gaming. There will be scholarly presentations as well presentations from game companies and gamers themselves designed to entertain you, inform you, introduce you to new games, and enhance your gaming experience. Check out the Pocket Program guide when you arrive at the convention or join us at the Hilton during the convention for more details.

Live action Role-playing Games (LaRps)Live Action Role-Playing Games (LARPs) at Dragon*Con 2009 builds on several consecutive, highly-successful conventions that set new standards for Live Action Role-Playing at Dragon*Con. We continue responding to the input of our attendees by focusing on genres for which there is a strong demand and on production companies that produce the highest quality experience for our attendees.

LARP gaming remains in the Hilton. Because of ongoing construction at various hotels throughout the convention, space assignments have not yet been finalized for the LARP division. Necessarily, the number and types of games run will depend on the space we have to host those games; consequently we are still in the process of finalizing the games that will be approved. The LARP division is also excited that the long anticipated “cat walk” running between the Hilton and the Marriott Marquis has finally been completed and attendees no longer have to try crossing Courtland Street!

As for the games themselves, we anticipate the return of many fan-favorites including Dark ConFrontation, Nightfall’s World of Darkness, and North Georgia Games’ Chaotic Fluidity. Nightfall will also be running a one-shot, Buffy the Vampire Slayer LARP. The Camarilla returns for another sanctioned two-night Requiem and three different, single-session, daytime games. All of those LARPs are above and beyond the host of new LARPs that are under consideration.

As always, space permitting, we expect to have several “display-only” tables for those LARP games that run continually throughout the year. So, if you want to “live the part” or if you just want to find some information on what exactly Live-Action gaming is, join the LARP division for a fun-filled weekend of gaming.

All events and scheduling are tentative until scenario production and staff scheduling are complete. Dragon*Con reserves the right to modify the availability and/or times of the games being run.

NOte: As of press time, the LARP division is still accepting applications to run LARP games at Dragon*Con. If you would like more information on running a LARP, or for general information on LARPs, please contact the LARP Director, Wayne Melnick, at [email protected].

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Gamers


MiniaturesMiniatures gaming at Dragon*Con should have something for everyone. You’ll find many of the most popular titles and genres, from large scale battles to squad level skirmishes, from historical simulations to fantastic clashes between monsters and mages. For those of you looking for something new, don’t despair, we’ll also have a variety of unusual and interesting games being demonstrated. The WizKids envoys will be back, along with many other favorites from years past, and new things to try, so be sure to check the Dragon*Con web page for the latest offerings and news!

Campaign GamingCampaign Gaming at Dragon*Con 2009 will continue with the bonanza of offerings started last year, and adding to that in order to provide something for everyone. This year, Campaign Gaming will be offering six campaigns, ranging from standard D&D to d20 modern/future to non-d20 based systems.

Living Forgotten Realms, WotC’s newest shared world campaign has become the largest RPGA shared world campaign to date. With a wide variety of events being offered all over the world, attendees can be assured of a wide variety of LFR events from which to choose.

Witch Hunter: Dark Providence will make it’s third appearance at Dragon*Con, after a very successful debut and an even more successful 2nd year. Witch Hunter: Dark Providence is based on the latest Paradigm Concepts campaign system, set in a gothic horror version of 1600’s Earth.

Fellowship of the White Star will also be making a third appearance at Dragon*Con. This campaign is set in 1910’s Earth, with a similar gothic feel, based on a variation of the d20 game system.

Dave Arneson’s Blackmoor will be making a return to Dragon*Con, only this year it will be included under the purview of Campaign Gaming. We are expecting an even bigger and better offering from DAB than in year’s past, and that’s saying a lot. As usual, we will have a premiere event or 2, along with an extensive list of previously released events with a judge staff able to run any and all the events as necessary to accommodate each and every player.

Making it’s triumphant return is AEG’s flagship campaign, Heroes of Rokugan, based on the incredibly popular Legend of the Five Rings game system. We hope to have at least one premiere event this year, along with a couple of rerun events.

Also returning for a second year, and looking to be even bigger and better than ever is Paizo’s flagship campaign system, Pathfinder Society. This year marks the release of Paizo’s own rulebook, based on the D&D 3.5 OGL, with some slight enhancements and modifications. Last year, every available slot sold out, and we’re looking to have even more events and slots to offer. Miniatures

Miniatures


RoleplayingDragon*Con will be offering a wide selection of Role Playing Games from a variety of game systems including new systems run by their developers. A sample of systems we have so far: Stargate, D20 modern, Savage Worlds, Serenity, World of Warcraft and D&D. The Cheese Grinder returns. This year they are shaking things up, changing the format and bringing a new challenge for the players, Team Cheese!

Online Gaming (MMORpGS)For 2009 and beyond we have split Online Gaming to its very own track. The Online Gaming panels and parties will be held at the Sheraton this year.

We will feature panels and presentations for Age of Conan, City of Heroes, EQ, EQ2, EVE, Global Agenda, Guild Wars, DC Universe Online, Second Life, Star Wars: The Old Republic, The Agency, oh and World of Warcraft.

Complete and up to date information can be accessed at http://www.dc-mmo.org.

World of Warcraft Costuming Group

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Dragon*Con is a star studded event with something for absolutely everyone, including our annual Dragon*Con Parade, Masquerade, Costuming Contest, Cosplay Contest, Dawn Look-Alike Contest, Miss Klingon Empire Beauty Pageant, Live Bands and DJs, huge Dealers/Exhibitors Halls, Comic Artists Alley, Art Show and Exhibits, Independent Short Film Festival, Triple X-treme Wrestling, Walk-of-Fame, over 35 Fan Tracks making up over 3,500 hours of programming, and hundreds of Guests, including:

Battlestar Galactica � ’s Mary McDonnell and Edward James OlmosClockwork Orange’s � Malcolm McDowell

Comics & Low-Brow Pop Artists: � Mark Brooks, Darwyn Cooke, Paul Dini, Tara McPherson, Kathie Olivas, George Pérez, Brandt Peters, and Humberto RamosFarscape � ’s Claudia Black, Ben Browder, Virginia Hey, and Lani John TupuFirefly � ’s Ron GlassFringe � ’s Jasika Nicole and John NobleHellboy � creator Mike MignolaHellraiser � ’s Pinhead, Doug Bradley

Night of the Living Dead � creator George A. RomeroStargate � ’s Lexa Doig, Paul McGillion, and Michael ShanksStar Trek � ’s John Billingsley, Robert Duncan McNeill, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, and Garrett WangTexas Chainsaw Massacre, Salem’s Lot, � and Poltergeist director Tobe HooperTwilight � ’s Justin Chon, Peter Facinelli, and Michael Welch!

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