We have encountered a small administrative hiccup on opening the Dragon Con Media Access Form on March 15. We apologize for any inconvenience, but assure you that we will be up and running very soon. Applications will be processed quickly after submittal, and this will not affect your ability to report from Dragon Con. […]
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Getting Ready for Media Registration 2017!
Topics: Registration Opens 3/15 Eligibility to be Media in 2017 Dragon Con Announcements So Far Welcome! We are excited you covered Dragon Con in 2016, and are eager to welcome you back to Dragon Con 2017! If this email seems a little dry, it is because it covers administrative matters, and we want to be […]
Read the rest of this entry »Email Blast: 501st Officer Robbed of Star Wars Costumes In Virginia Highlands
Atlanta, GA – December 31st, 2016 – Last night the Georgia Garrison of the 501st Legion were the victims of crime when two valuable costumes were stolen from the SUV of Garrison Commander Bobby Shively. The 501st Legion is a worldwide organization of Star Wars Fans who enjoy portraying Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, and other characters […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Phone: Email: URL: Dan Carroll, Director, Media Relations 404 692 1958 mediarelations@dragoncon.org www.dragoncon.org DRAGON CON 2016 ATTRACTS RECORD CROWD Organizers Call 30th Anniversary Dragon Con a Spectacular Success Dragon Con Wrap Up 2016 final (PDF Format for Download) ATLANTA – September 5, 2016 […]
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Dragon Awards Recognize The Best In Imaginative Fiction In Books, Games, Comics And Filmed Entertainment Dragon Awards Winners FINAL (PDF) ATLANTA – September 5, 2016 – The inaugural Dragon Awards were announced on Sunday, September 4th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, during Dragon Con, the internationally known pop culture, fantasy, science fiction and gaming convention. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Atlanta’s CW69 to Broadcast Dragon Con Parade Live
Atlanta’s CW69 to Broadcast Dragon Con Parade Live Hour-long broadcast begins at 10 a.m. September 3 Atlanta–Superheroes, Gods, Goddesses, Ghostbusters, Zombie Hunters and Storm Troopers are just a few of the characters expected to parade along Peachtree Street on Saturday morning, September 3, starting at 10 a.m. For the first time in the history of […]
Read the rest of this entry »DCMR Podcast #8 for 2016: Media Relations Details for Covering Dragon Con
Welcome to the Eight Dragon Con Media Relations Podcast of 2016! This episode Dragon Con Media Relations Director Dan Carroll gives the run down on the practical boots-on-the-ground aspects of Dragon Con Coverage. How to get to Dragon Con (Itsmarta.com), how to get your badge (Greenbriar Room/Hyatt Regency), how to contact Media Relations (via email […]
Read the rest of this entry »DRAGON AWARDS WILL RECOGNIZE THE BEST IN IMAGINATIVE FICTION IN BOOKS, GAMES, COMICS AND FILMED ENTERTAINMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Phone: Email: URL: Dan Carroll, Director, Media Relations 404 692 1958 mediarelations@dragoncon.org www.dragoncon.org DRAGON AWARDS WILL RECOGNIZE THE BEST IN IMAGINATIVE FICTION IN BOOKS, GAMES, COMICS AND FILMED ENTERTAINMENT Final Voting Remains Open Until August 31st; Awards Ceremony Set For September […]
Read the rest of this entry »Create Lasting Memories with Your Family at Dragon Con
Nine Things to Do with Your Tween at Dragon Con 2016 ATLANTA – July 26, 2016 – Dragon Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy and sci-fi convention, is a great way for families to make lasting memories together. With so many different educational tracks, entertaining panels, and celebrity guests, it is often hard to […]
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Dragon Con is a fan-driven pop culture convention that exists for the fans. Every aspect of Dragon Con is focused on maximizing the fan experience, including Media Relations. Media Access at Dragon Con is a privilege we extend to allow media to share the joy of Dragon Con, but we are not a media convention. […]
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