The beginnings of your novel are hidden away on a hard drive somewhere. You carry around a small notebook full of ideas and bits of phrasing you want to remember. You pride yourself on your stylish use of language. If this describes you, the Dragon Con Writer’s Track is your go-to for workshops, networking, educational […]
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ARTIST AND LITERARY GUESTS OF HONOR TO BE RECOGNIZED AT DRAGON CON 2014
Artist and Literary Guests of Honor_Final(PDF) Artist Patrick J. Jones and Author Harry Turtledove to Be Recognized at Awards Banquet ATLANTA – June 16, 2014 – Dragon Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy and sci-fi convention, has selected artist Patrick J. Jones and author Harry Turtledove as its Artist and Literary Guests of Honor. […]
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The Animation Track features animation from Disney Princesses to The Venture Brothers. and everything in between. From movies to games and television, the Animation Track celebrates animation. Their panels give you a chance to meet the talent behind popular animations and a peek into the business of animation. This year, Director Jess Merriman is pleased to welcome Bill […]
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It hearkens back to a time when items were crafted as art, prim and proper was the norm, and wonder lay around every street corner. It also embraces dystopian futures full of survivalists, corporate cyberpunks, and megacorp skylines. It’s the Alternate History Track! Led by Enrique Velazquez, better known as Doctor Q, the Alternate […]
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If you are convinced Area 51 is part of a massive cover-up to keep the public ignorant of alien activity; if you think the monsters under the bed are real and there are agents out there who hunt them; if you think DARPA knows more than it’s saying…then XTrack is for you! From secret government […]
Read the rest of this entry »Featured Guest: Peter Williams
Peter Williams is a Jamaican-born actor currently residing in Canada. The majority of his work has been in television, including his role as the primary villain Apophis in the first four seasons of Stargate SG-1 (plus a few appearances thereafter). However, he has also appeared on the big screen in films such as Catwoman […]
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Apply Today! In 2014, Dragon Con is changing how we manage interviews with guests. The biggest change is that reporters who attempt to interview guests (celebrities and writers) without using our interview process will have their media credentials and their badges revoked immediately. Security will walk them from Dragon Con. This rule only applies to […]
Read the rest of this entry »Dragon Con Media Access Application Opens March 15
Apply Today! Dragon Con Media Relations provides media access reporters and photojournalists on assignment for editorial content. We also provide fan-based media Media Access if the outlet provides wide distribution and relates to our target audience. Often fan-based media will need to be recommended by a Dragon Con director for currency and reputation in […]
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New Superheroes Community Service Program Lets Dragon Con Fans Lend a Hand FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/3/2014 Contact: Dan Carroll, Director, Media Relations Phone: 404 692 1958 Email: mediarelations@dragoncon.org URL: www.dragoncon.org ATLANTA – March 3, 2014 – Dragon Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy and sci-fi convention, has selected the Atlanta Community Food Bank as its official charity […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Greg Euston, Director, Public Relations Phone: 404-775-0285 Email: greg@mcgraweuston.com URL: www.dragoncon.org< Dowload PFF (DragonConWrapUp.pdf) Attendance Grew, Sets New Blood Drive Record ATLANTA – September 18, 2013 – Dragon Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy, and sci-fi convention, announced a record attendance of more than 57,000 for this year’s convention […]
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