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My ECCC Convention Schedule
Mar. 18th, 2012 08:03 amHere's the highlights of The Emerald City Comic Con according to *me*, AKA "This Is Where You'll Most Likely Find Me When I'm Not Chest-Deep In The Quarter Bins".
FRIDAY
The Great Geek Off - A Family Feud Game
Room: 2AB
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
A Family Feud style game show, with host Jake Stratton. Just like in the traditional game of Family Feud, geek "families" that can guess all the correct answers before getting three strikes win points. However, if three strikes are called, the opposing geek family has the chance to steal by simply naming a single correct answer. It's tons of fun and the audience has a chance to win prizes as well!
Outdoor Trek (The Indoor Edition)
Room: 2AB
Time: 5:00 - 6:00
Hello Earth Productions was formed in 2010 as a nonprofit theater group committed to bringing free, community-based theater to Seattle. Our continuing mission is to explore our world, including pop culture classics, by allowing diverse voices to be heard. Following the values of the Federation, we cast without regard to ethnicity, gender, age, etc.
"This Side of Paradise" is an adaptation of an Original Series episode, which explores the cost of complacence and the relationship between ambition and happiness. See Spock fall in love, Captain Kirk disapprove (with fists) and the whole crew break into a rousing musical number! It's Star Trek like you've never seen it before.
Movie Mash Up featuring the finest Voice Talent the Galaxy has to offer
Room: 4C3-4
Time: 6:30 - 8:00
Ever wondered what The Lord of the Rings would have sounded like if Fry and Bender were Frodo and Sam? What if it was Batman's voice that came from Woody and Buzz Lightyear had been voiced by Wakko Warner in Toy Story? Can you imagine Bubbles of the Powerpuff Girls as Scarlett O'Hara and Ren of Ren and Stimpy as Rhett Butler? These are just a few of the scenarios that are possible at this panel. Join seven of the universes finest Voice Talents as they re-enact scenes from your favorite films. Featuring Kevin Conroy, Jess Harnell, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, Tara Strong and Billy West.
Karaoke Hero presented by Absolute Karaoke
Room: 2AB
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Part singing contest, part costume contest, part improv comedy show but all kinds of AWESOME! Join host Mike Robles as he guides you through a night of fun as only he can. Could you be witness to the Joker singing "Crazy" or maybe Hulk singing "It's Not Easy Being Green"? Anythings possible at Karaoke Hero! Don't have a costume? No worries, you don't have to be in costume to participate. Heck, you don't even have to be a great singer! Just the desire to have fun! Brought to you by Absolute Karaoke.
SATURDAY
Wil Wheaton 90 Minute Awesome Hour
Room: 4A
Time: 11:30 - 1:00
Sixty minutes just wasn't enough to contain the awesome! Join Wil as he brings you a show so amazing, so completely mind boggling, so freakin' fantastic, so... so... AWESOME! it could only be called the 90 Minute Awesome Hour!
PUBLISHING & FUNDING YOUR TABLETOP GAME
Room: TCC 102
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Independent game designers looking to publish their work have more options than ever before. We'll examine how to use Kickstarter and sites like it as a platform to fund and promote your game, discuss the ins and outs of how to publish it yourself, current business models of doing so, and if it makes sense for you to make the leap from designer to publisher.
ECCC Spotlight Series: Kurt Busiek
Room: 211
Time: 2:00 - 3:00
The Emerald City Comicon Spotlight Series is designed to give you an intimate look into the minds of some of comics greatest creators. This hour brings you writer extraordinaire, Kurt Busiek! First finding fame for his work on Marvels (with artist Alex Ross), Kurt has worked on such books as Avengers, Iron Man, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, Conan, Superman, JLA and Trinity, and creating his own projects, including Thunderbolts, The Power Company, Jonny Demon, The Wizard’s Tale, Shockrockets, Arrowsmith and the multiple-award-winning Astro City.
The Damsels of Dorkington present "Comic Book Comedy"
Room: 2AB
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Have you ever wanted to have 3 lovely ladies and 1 bald dude do anything you tell them to do? Then you are in luck, as the Damsels of Dorkington bring to you an hour of improvisation led by the best storytellers in the business...you! That's right, join the rest of the audience as they mold and steer the storyline, creating random characters, and generally making fools out of your favorite Dorkington members. Whether you "Make Yours Marvel" or are a die hard follower of Detective Comics Comics, you will feel like the Top Cow, betting on a Dark Horse, while still maintaining a healthy self Image...see what we did there?...yup, you're welcome.
Zombie Orpheus Entertainment's Webseries Premierathon!
Room: 2AB
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
The makers of JourneyQuest and Gamers: Dorkness Rising present a number of fan-supported web series! Watch episodes and clips from Transolar Galactica, &@ (And, At), Standard Action, Aidan 5, The Collectibles, GOLD, and an exclusive sneak peak at JourneyQuest Season 2. Q & A with Producers and stars of the shows afterwords.
Oh My! It's George Takei!
Room: 4A
Time: 5:00 - 6:00
George Takei is known to millions worldwide as Hikaru Sulu, one of Star Treks most beloved characters. Join him as he regales you with stories from Star Trek's past, his encounter with "The Donald" on Celebrity Apprentice (with fellow ECCC guest Tia Carrerre), his role as Howard Stern's announcer and anything else that he wants to talk about. You'd listen to him read the phone book for an hour if that's what he wanted to do and you know it! Hosted by Danny Bonaduce & Sarah (KZOK 102.5 FM)
And if the room is too full for George, then I'll go see
Star Wars vs. Star Trek presented by Portico Dance Company
Room: 2AB
Time: 5:00 - 6:00
Kirk vs. Han Solo? Who cares? C-3PO against Data? Lame! Orion Slave Girls battling Twi'lek's? Now, THAT'S a battle that will surely go down as one of the greatest in history! You, the audience will decide, who the winner is and the victorious ladies will gratefully teach you their very own dance style in a fun and informative movement class that will be fun for all ages. There shouldn't be any actual fighting... hopefully. The spirit of competition runs high in both species, though, so you never know.
This panel will be presented by Portico Dance Company - a multicultural (and multigalactic) professional dance repertory theatre. Portico performs and teaches many styles of belly dance as well as Bollywood and bhangra. Portico Dance Company will have a promotional table and be available for questions about the panel, dance, inter-species communication and the mind-melding of movement with geekery in the ECCC Pavillion.
Star Wars: The Radio Play
Room: 4A
Time: 6:00 - 8:00
It's the Star Wars Trilogy like you've never heard it before! Join voice actors Billy West, Tara Strong, Maurice LaMarche, John DiMaggio, Kevin Conroy, Jess Harnell and Rob Paulsen as they re-create the magic of the Star Wars films, albeit in their own special way! You never know what you'll hear when this cast gets together.
ECCC Saturday Night Costume Party
Room: 4A
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Part costume contest, part karaoke sing along and part game show, the ECCC Saturday Night Costume Party is fun for everyone! Open to all attendees of the show, this event is pure fun! Hosted by Jake Stratton, the man called, “A ringmaster of the flow, doing live in venues what cubicle gremlins rely on Facebook for.” Brought to you in part by Absolute Karaoke.
SUNDAY
The Great Geek Off - A Family Feud Game
Room: 2AB
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
A Family Feud style game show, with host Jake Stratton. Just like in the traditional game of Family Feud, geek "families" that can guess all the correct answers before getting three strikes win points. However, if three strikes are called, the opposing geek family has the chance to steal by simply naming a single correct answer. It's tons of fun and the audience has a chance to win prizes as well!
Star Trek: State of the Franchise
Room: 4C1-2
Time: 12:00 - 1:00
How much longer will movie rumor, anniversary nostalgia and product news pass for an active Trek fandom? Is "Star Trek 2013" enough? With the announcement that Bryan Fuller (‘Pushing Daisies’) and Bryan Singer (‘X-Men’) are interested in developing a new Trek series, how and what shape would a return to Trek TV look like these days? Join author/historian/producer Larry Nemecek and a panel of experts for an eyes-wide look at the long-range scan.
Star Wars Craft Time
Room: 201
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Chewbacca Sock Puppets. Wampa Washcloth Dolls. AT-AT Herb Gardens.
Join author Bonnie Burton as she shows off some of her favorite crafts from her book The Star Wars Craft Book and demonstrates how to do them. Bonnie will show you how to bring the best of the galaxy far, far away right into your own homes.
Job Hunters World Premiere
Room: 2AB
Time: 2:00 - 3:00
Premiere of the first episode of "Job Hunters" a week before its release with a trailer of the upcoming season, and Q&A with the creators following the premiere. Panelists will include producers, creators, writers, actors such as Tara Theoharis, Forest Gibson, Kristina Horner and Liz Leo.
RUNNING ROLE-PLAYING GAMES FOR KIDS
Room: TCC 102
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Are you a parent who wants to share the fun of role-playing games with your kids, but you’re worried that the rules are too complicated or a standard adventure would tax their attention spans? Are you teacher or librarian who wants to introduce your class to RPGs, but you’re concerned about how to make them PG without taking away everything that makes them fun? There are a great many reasons to share your love of RPGs with kids. Kids naturally engage in this kind of imaginative play, and as any gamer can attest, RPGs develop an array of essential educational skills besides.
Having a family RPG night--or an RPG birthday party!--can be one of the most rewarding and memorable family events. Come and learn some tips and techniques for running RPGs for kids, pick up a copy of Monster Slayers: Heroes of Hesiod (a D&D adventure for kids available for download on Wizards of the Coast’s website), and share your share stories and experiences. Hosted by the author of A Practical Guide to Dragon Magic and the creator of Monster Slayers: Heroes of Hesiod, Susan J. Morris.
Outdoor Trek (The Indoor Edition)
Room: 2AB
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
Hello Earth Productions was formed in 2010 as a nonprofit theater group committed to bringing free, community-based theater to Seattle. Our continuing mission is to explore our world, including pop culture classics, by allowing diverse voices to be heard. Following the values of the Federation, we cast without regard to ethnicity, gender, age, etc.
"This Side of Paradise" is an adaptation of an Original Series episode, which explores the cost of complacence and the relationship between ambition and happiness. See Spock fall in love, Captain Kirk disapprove (with fists) and the whole crew break into a rousing musical number! It's Star Trek like you've never seen it before.
FRIDAY
The Great Geek Off - A Family Feud Game
Room: 2AB
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
A Family Feud style game show, with host Jake Stratton. Just like in the traditional game of Family Feud, geek "families" that can guess all the correct answers before getting three strikes win points. However, if three strikes are called, the opposing geek family has the chance to steal by simply naming a single correct answer. It's tons of fun and the audience has a chance to win prizes as well!
Outdoor Trek (The Indoor Edition)
Room: 2AB
Time: 5:00 - 6:00
Hello Earth Productions was formed in 2010 as a nonprofit theater group committed to bringing free, community-based theater to Seattle. Our continuing mission is to explore our world, including pop culture classics, by allowing diverse voices to be heard. Following the values of the Federation, we cast without regard to ethnicity, gender, age, etc.
"This Side of Paradise" is an adaptation of an Original Series episode, which explores the cost of complacence and the relationship between ambition and happiness. See Spock fall in love, Captain Kirk disapprove (with fists) and the whole crew break into a rousing musical number! It's Star Trek like you've never seen it before.
Movie Mash Up featuring the finest Voice Talent the Galaxy has to offer
Room: 4C3-4
Time: 6:30 - 8:00
Ever wondered what The Lord of the Rings would have sounded like if Fry and Bender were Frodo and Sam? What if it was Batman's voice that came from Woody and Buzz Lightyear had been voiced by Wakko Warner in Toy Story? Can you imagine Bubbles of the Powerpuff Girls as Scarlett O'Hara and Ren of Ren and Stimpy as Rhett Butler? These are just a few of the scenarios that are possible at this panel. Join seven of the universes finest Voice Talents as they re-enact scenes from your favorite films. Featuring Kevin Conroy, Jess Harnell, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, Tara Strong and Billy West.
Karaoke Hero presented by Absolute Karaoke
Room: 2AB
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Part singing contest, part costume contest, part improv comedy show but all kinds of AWESOME! Join host Mike Robles as he guides you through a night of fun as only he can. Could you be witness to the Joker singing "Crazy" or maybe Hulk singing "It's Not Easy Being Green"? Anythings possible at Karaoke Hero! Don't have a costume? No worries, you don't have to be in costume to participate. Heck, you don't even have to be a great singer! Just the desire to have fun! Brought to you by Absolute Karaoke.
SATURDAY
Wil Wheaton 90 Minute Awesome Hour
Room: 4A
Time: 11:30 - 1:00
Sixty minutes just wasn't enough to contain the awesome! Join Wil as he brings you a show so amazing, so completely mind boggling, so freakin' fantastic, so... so... AWESOME! it could only be called the 90 Minute Awesome Hour!
PUBLISHING & FUNDING YOUR TABLETOP GAME
Room: TCC 102
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Independent game designers looking to publish their work have more options than ever before. We'll examine how to use Kickstarter and sites like it as a platform to fund and promote your game, discuss the ins and outs of how to publish it yourself, current business models of doing so, and if it makes sense for you to make the leap from designer to publisher.
ECCC Spotlight Series: Kurt Busiek
Room: 211
Time: 2:00 - 3:00
The Emerald City Comicon Spotlight Series is designed to give you an intimate look into the minds of some of comics greatest creators. This hour brings you writer extraordinaire, Kurt Busiek! First finding fame for his work on Marvels (with artist Alex Ross), Kurt has worked on such books as Avengers, Iron Man, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, Conan, Superman, JLA and Trinity, and creating his own projects, including Thunderbolts, The Power Company, Jonny Demon, The Wizard’s Tale, Shockrockets, Arrowsmith and the multiple-award-winning Astro City.
The Damsels of Dorkington present "Comic Book Comedy"
Room: 2AB
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Have you ever wanted to have 3 lovely ladies and 1 bald dude do anything you tell them to do? Then you are in luck, as the Damsels of Dorkington bring to you an hour of improvisation led by the best storytellers in the business...you! That's right, join the rest of the audience as they mold and steer the storyline, creating random characters, and generally making fools out of your favorite Dorkington members. Whether you "Make Yours Marvel" or are a die hard follower of Detective Comics Comics, you will feel like the Top Cow, betting on a Dark Horse, while still maintaining a healthy self Image...see what we did there?...yup, you're welcome.
Zombie Orpheus Entertainment's Webseries Premierathon!
Room: 2AB
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
The makers of JourneyQuest and Gamers: Dorkness Rising present a number of fan-supported web series! Watch episodes and clips from Transolar Galactica, &@ (And, At), Standard Action, Aidan 5, The Collectibles, GOLD, and an exclusive sneak peak at JourneyQuest Season 2. Q & A with Producers and stars of the shows afterwords.
Oh My! It's George Takei!
Room: 4A
Time: 5:00 - 6:00
George Takei is known to millions worldwide as Hikaru Sulu, one of Star Treks most beloved characters. Join him as he regales you with stories from Star Trek's past, his encounter with "The Donald" on Celebrity Apprentice (with fellow ECCC guest Tia Carrerre), his role as Howard Stern's announcer and anything else that he wants to talk about. You'd listen to him read the phone book for an hour if that's what he wanted to do and you know it! Hosted by Danny Bonaduce & Sarah (KZOK 102.5 FM)
And if the room is too full for George, then I'll go see
Star Wars vs. Star Trek presented by Portico Dance Company
Room: 2AB
Time: 5:00 - 6:00
Kirk vs. Han Solo? Who cares? C-3PO against Data? Lame! Orion Slave Girls battling Twi'lek's? Now, THAT'S a battle that will surely go down as one of the greatest in history! You, the audience will decide, who the winner is and the victorious ladies will gratefully teach you their very own dance style in a fun and informative movement class that will be fun for all ages. There shouldn't be any actual fighting... hopefully. The spirit of competition runs high in both species, though, so you never know.
This panel will be presented by Portico Dance Company - a multicultural (and multigalactic) professional dance repertory theatre. Portico performs and teaches many styles of belly dance as well as Bollywood and bhangra. Portico Dance Company will have a promotional table and be available for questions about the panel, dance, inter-species communication and the mind-melding of movement with geekery in the ECCC Pavillion.
Star Wars: The Radio Play
Room: 4A
Time: 6:00 - 8:00
It's the Star Wars Trilogy like you've never heard it before! Join voice actors Billy West, Tara Strong, Maurice LaMarche, John DiMaggio, Kevin Conroy, Jess Harnell and Rob Paulsen as they re-create the magic of the Star Wars films, albeit in their own special way! You never know what you'll hear when this cast gets together.
ECCC Saturday Night Costume Party
Room: 4A
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Part costume contest, part karaoke sing along and part game show, the ECCC Saturday Night Costume Party is fun for everyone! Open to all attendees of the show, this event is pure fun! Hosted by Jake Stratton, the man called, “A ringmaster of the flow, doing live in venues what cubicle gremlins rely on Facebook for.” Brought to you in part by Absolute Karaoke.
SUNDAY
The Great Geek Off - A Family Feud Game
Room: 2AB
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
A Family Feud style game show, with host Jake Stratton. Just like in the traditional game of Family Feud, geek "families" that can guess all the correct answers before getting three strikes win points. However, if three strikes are called, the opposing geek family has the chance to steal by simply naming a single correct answer. It's tons of fun and the audience has a chance to win prizes as well!
Star Trek: State of the Franchise
Room: 4C1-2
Time: 12:00 - 1:00
How much longer will movie rumor, anniversary nostalgia and product news pass for an active Trek fandom? Is "Star Trek 2013" enough? With the announcement that Bryan Fuller (‘Pushing Daisies’) and Bryan Singer (‘X-Men’) are interested in developing a new Trek series, how and what shape would a return to Trek TV look like these days? Join author/historian/producer Larry Nemecek and a panel of experts for an eyes-wide look at the long-range scan.
Star Wars Craft Time
Room: 201
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Chewbacca Sock Puppets. Wampa Washcloth Dolls. AT-AT Herb Gardens.
Join author Bonnie Burton as she shows off some of her favorite crafts from her book The Star Wars Craft Book and demonstrates how to do them. Bonnie will show you how to bring the best of the galaxy far, far away right into your own homes.
Job Hunters World Premiere
Room: 2AB
Time: 2:00 - 3:00
Premiere of the first episode of "Job Hunters" a week before its release with a trailer of the upcoming season, and Q&A with the creators following the premiere. Panelists will include producers, creators, writers, actors such as Tara Theoharis, Forest Gibson, Kristina Horner and Liz Leo.
RUNNING ROLE-PLAYING GAMES FOR KIDS
Room: TCC 102
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Are you a parent who wants to share the fun of role-playing games with your kids, but you’re worried that the rules are too complicated or a standard adventure would tax their attention spans? Are you teacher or librarian who wants to introduce your class to RPGs, but you’re concerned about how to make them PG without taking away everything that makes them fun? There are a great many reasons to share your love of RPGs with kids. Kids naturally engage in this kind of imaginative play, and as any gamer can attest, RPGs develop an array of essential educational skills besides.
Having a family RPG night--or an RPG birthday party!--can be one of the most rewarding and memorable family events. Come and learn some tips and techniques for running RPGs for kids, pick up a copy of Monster Slayers: Heroes of Hesiod (a D&D adventure for kids available for download on Wizards of the Coast’s website), and share your share stories and experiences. Hosted by the author of A Practical Guide to Dragon Magic and the creator of Monster Slayers: Heroes of Hesiod, Susan J. Morris.
Outdoor Trek (The Indoor Edition)
Room: 2AB
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
Hello Earth Productions was formed in 2010 as a nonprofit theater group committed to bringing free, community-based theater to Seattle. Our continuing mission is to explore our world, including pop culture classics, by allowing diverse voices to be heard. Following the values of the Federation, we cast without regard to ethnicity, gender, age, etc.
"This Side of Paradise" is an adaptation of an Original Series episode, which explores the cost of complacence and the relationship between ambition and happiness. See Spock fall in love, Captain Kirk disapprove (with fists) and the whole crew break into a rousing musical number! It's Star Trek like you've never seen it before.
