Dragon Con Media Relations

THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT AT DRAGON CON

Aug• 06•13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:Dan Carroll, Director, Media Relations
Phone:404 692 1958
Email:mediarelations@dragoncon.org
URL: www.dragoncon.org

Ed Asner, Lucy Lawless, Lee Majors Lead a Cast of over 400 Television and Movie Actors

ATLANTA – August 26, 2013 – With more than 400 actors from television and movies scheduled to appear over four days, the stars are shining bright at Dragon Con 2013, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy and sci-fi convention.

Ed Asner, Lucy Lawless, Lee Majors, William Shatner, and George Takei head a star-studded cast of television celebrities who will meet fans and lead panel discussions about American and British science fiction and fantasy television, from classic television series such as Star Trek and the Six Million Dollar Man, animated favorites such as SpongeBob Square Pants and Pinky and the Brain, to today’s most popular televisions series.

Dragon Con 2013 will be held Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 – Sept. 2, with activities across the AmericasMart and five host hotels – Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Marriott Marquis, Hilton Atlanta, Westin Peachtree and Sheraton Atlanta – in downtown Atlanta.

Popular television series actors and writers from current network and cable shows such as ABC’s Once Upon A Time, SyFy’s Warehouse 13, and even HBO’s hit series True Blood are among those who will be on hand. Guests from popular shows such as Doctor Who, Bionic Woman, Torchwood, and several series from the Star Trek franchise will attend panels and sign memorabilia and photographs for their fans.

New television shows are also well represented, including Stephen Amell and John Barrowman from The CW’s Arrow; Grant Bowler, Stephanie Leonidas, and Jaime Murray from Syfy’s Defiance; Natalia Tena, Burn Gorman, and James Cosmo from HBO’s Game of Thrones; and Silas Weir Mitchell, Russel Hornsby, and Claire Coffee from NBC’s Grimm. (more…)

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D C Media Access Applications Closed For 2013

Aug• 02•13

screenshot Dragon Con Media Relations has closed its Media Access Online Access for 2013. We thank the record number of reporters who have applied for access this year.

We will continue to provide individual approval to reporters and photojournalist who provide a substantial exposure for Dragon Con and who may have missed the deadline. If you believe you should be considered for individual approval, please send an email to Dan Carroll at mediarelations@dragoncon.org.

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Revisiting The Interview Process at Dragon Con

Jul• 23•13

Would you like to arrange an interview with a guest at Dragon Con? Well, we have important updates that we want to share with you.

Onsite Interview Process

If you want to arrange interviews with guests at Dragon Con, then please read the Interview Request section of the Dragon Con Media Relations website. Do it now, we will wait. It’s important.

https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/interviews/

Why is it important? (more…)

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Dragon Con Media Rooms Have Changed for 2013!

Jul• 16•13

Both the Media Relations Office and the Media Relations Interview Room are moving!

The Dragon*Con Media Relations Office is no longer in the Lenox Room of the Hyatt Regency, Atlanta. It is now down the hallway in the Greenbriar Room, of the Hyatt. The Media Relations Interview Room is no longer in the Atlanta Hilton, Room 308. It has been moved to the Marriott Marquis and the location will be provided to all approved media representatives.

Media Relations Office Hours for 2013 have changed also:

Date	Day	Hours
Aug 29	Thursday	2PM-10PM
Aug 30	Friday	9AM-9PM
Aug 31	Saturday	9AM-7PM
Sept 1	Sunday	9AM-6PM
Sept 2	Monday	9AM-3PM

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How to Spell Dragon Con

Jul• 13•13

As part of the recently announced merger that created Dragon Con, Inc., we have elected to change the style and spelling of our name. Going forward, the proper style and spelling of the convention is Dragon Con (two words, no asterisk) while the company is Dragon Con, Inc.

We hope that by providing this style note, it will be easier for reporters and editors to write about Dragon Con by eliminating questions about usage. We also believe that a consistent spelling of the name will make searching for stories about Dragon Con on your website or on the Internet more complete.

It is entirely possible that you will see printed materials at Dragon Con 2013 that still show the company or event name using the asterisk. These materials were printed before the merger. Materials printed in the future will be consistent with the new style.

Best,

Dan Carroll
Dragon Con Director – Media Relations
https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations
mediarelations@dragoncon.org
404-692-1958

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DRAGON CON, INC. REPLACES DRAGON CON / ACE, INC.

Jul• 08•13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:Greg Euston, Director, Public Relations

Phone:404-775-0285

Email:greg@mcgraweuston.com

URL: www.dragoncon.org

DRAGON CON, INC. REPLACES DRAGON CON / ACE, INC.

Dragon Con will Continue the Agreements With Hotels, Guests and Performers

ATLANTA – July 8, 2013 – The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Dragon Con / ACE, Inc., producer

of Dragon*Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy and sci-fi convention, have agreed

to merge the company into Dragon Con, Inc. (Dragon Con) in a cash-out merger.

Led by Pat Henry, David Cody and Robert Dennis, ownership of Dragon Con includes five of the six

founding owners of Dragon Con / ACE (the old Dragon Con). The effective date of the merger is July 8,

2013.

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Dragon*Con Media Access Application Deadline is August 1, 2013

Jun• 27•13

Dragon*Con Media Relations continues to vet media applications for Dragon*Con 2013, but we want to remind all reporters that have not yet applied that our Media Access Application deadline is August, 1, 2013.

Once you apply for media access, your application is vetted for appropriateness of your outlet for Dragon*con, the established distribution of your coverage, and the impact your coverage will have for Dragon*Con’s members. We do not provide media access for comedy outlets, adult oriented or fetish outlets, or outlets that seek to insult or ridicule Dragon*Con Members.

While we would like to be able to provide passes for all media members who apply, increased demand requires us to limit passes for smaller media outlets. In most cases web-based media will qualify for one or two passes, unless you can demonstrate a wider appropriate distribution. Mainstream and traditional outlets normally qualify for more depending on their footprints.

So, if you want to come to Dragon*Con as a reporter, and you qualify, please make sure your applications are in on or before August 1, 2013.

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Dragon*Con Interview Requests to Open July 1st

Jun• 24•13

Beginning July 1st, Dragon*Con Media Relations will process interview requests from approved media outlets. Requests will be sent to the appropriate agent approximately two weeks before the convention. Media Relations will work with the agents and guests to schedule an interview. Approved interviews will be booked in the complimentary Interview Room and reporters will receive notification of the time and date of their interview.

The Interview Room provides a quiet, private, and professional space for reporters to conduct both on and off-camera interviews. Professional lighting and backdrops are available. The Interview Room is open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the convention and can be reserved prior to and during the convention. (more…)

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FANS SELECT CONSERVATION, AUTISM NON-PROFITS AS OFFICIAL DRAGON*CON CHARITIES

May• 01•13

First Ever Charity Fan Poll Nets Over 39,000 Votes In Two Weeks

ATLANTA – May 3, 2013 – Dragon*Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy and sci-fi convention, has selected Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, Georgia Conservancy, and Marcus Autism Center as its official charities for 2013.

For the first time, Dragon*Con asked its fans to help select three official charities in a poll that was promoted on Facebook and other social media channels. Between April 15th and April 28th, more than 39,000 votes were cast for one of five pre-selected organizations, with the top three vote-getters named as official charities.

With 66 percent of the vote, Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, which shelters injured, abused, or unwanted exotic animals, was the overwhelming favorite of voters. The organization will receive 50 percent of the money raised throughout the four-day convention including a matching contribution from Dragon*Con of up to $50,000.

Georgia Conservancy, which placed second in the poll, will receive 30 percent of the funds raised and Marcus Autism Center, in third place, will receive 20 percent.

“We are incredibly impressed by each of these three organizations and the valuable work they do in Atlanta and across Georgia. We are delighted to be affiliated with each of them,” Dragon*Con Chairman Pat Henry said. “Nothing would make me happier than to raise more than $100,000 – a Dragon*Con record – to support these three organizations.” (more…)

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Apply Now For Media Access to Dragon*Con 2013!

Mar• 14•13

Dragon*Con Media Relations is now taking applications for Dragon*Con 2013. Apply today!

https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/dc_media_rel_app.php

For more information on the qualifications necessary to be granted Media Access in 2013, please visit the Qualifications page.

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