Authors: Andrea Silva
Peter Parker Stole My Spidey Senses: The Nerd Poetry Slam
A group piece by Ben Barker and Ryan Canter, which channeled the Calvin and Hobbes comics, combined a cultural reference to identify with and a ‘take with you’ life message—which is my preferred style of slam poetry. … read more
Felicia Day: Celebrity Spotlight Panel
Day’s breezy conservative flow with each audience member created a more engaging atmosphere. Despite talking to a packed auditorium, she managed to make the event feel personable, more one-on-one in demeanor. This was partially because her spotlight didn’t have a moderator. … read more
D&D Will Never Be LOTR, and That’s Okay
What separated this panel from others was the thought each author had dedicated to the topic of creating a D&D movie, not only in regards to cinematography, but special effects and storyline as well. … read more
Bad Turned Best: Five Minutes With Mark Pellegrino
I had the opportunity to meet up with Mark Pellegrino (Bad Turned Worse, Lost), who spoke about his experiences at Fan X, his personal fans, an “in the works” project with his wife Tracy Aziz and his up coming series The Return. … read more
Animaniacs Panel: Tigger Stars as Draco Malfoy
When the Animaniacs crew gets together to read the script for a Harry Potter movie, the main thing to expect is the utter corruption of all characters from the world of JK Rowling. … read more
Brandon Routh: The Atom’s Reveal Is Coming
With The Atom getting ready to suit up in what Brandon Routh earlier described as a red and blue mechanized suit, as well as the release of 400 Days later this year, Brandon Routh is giving us plenty to look forward to in 2015. … read more
Crowdfunding: Jump Start
For all aspiring authors, filmmakers, inventors and potential business owners, the panel for Kickstarter provided tips tricks and experience-driven advice for anyone considering crowd funding. … read more
Adults Only: The Forbidden Topics Of Comic Con
Starting off with the discussion of children’s genitals, Forbidden Topics at Conventions kicked off the 18+ discussion panel intended for the not-so-mature audience. … read more
Gallery Stroll After-Party: The Conscious Nightlife of Sketch Cabaret
Starting at 9:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month, Sketch Cabaret opens the night up for an explosive experience of imaginative and inventive collaborations. Founded in 2010 by Veronica Lynn Harper, Sketch Cabaret is what she describes as “avant-garde in the raw.” … read more
Under The Mask: The Psychology of Batman
What makes Dr. Letamendi’s approach to creating a safe conversational space for mental health so unique are the ties she creates between Batman: The Animated Series and the mental health world. … read more