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5:00pm

The Dresden Files
    Thursday July 5, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm @ Edina
    The Dresden Files series tells the story of Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, Chicago’s first (and only) Wizard P.I. Come talk about the Books, Comics and TV show Panelists: Tony Artym, Alexandra Howes, Brandy Snyder, Jason Kobett, Elizabeth Erickson

    Type Panel, Television


10:00pm

How did the Warrior Princess Change your Life?
    Thursday July 5, 2012 10:00pm - 11:00pm @ Edina
    Xena: Warrior Princess is one of the great geek shows with a female protagonist. For our year of Wonder Women, we'll look back at this icon of geek girl power. Panelists: Kelly Pesola, Michael D. Thomas, Brett Thompson, Paul Harmeyer, Lynne Thomas

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


 
 

11:00am

Behind the 8 Ball: Why Jonny Quest is Awesome
    Friday July 6, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm @ Edina
    A panel all about the reasons Johnny Quest is the most awesome show in the history of awesomeness. Panelists: Kathy Sullivan, David Romm, Steven Philip Jones, Jennifer Menken, Mark Stegbauer

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


11:00am

Sophie Aldred
    Friday July 6, 2012 11:00am - 12:30pm @ Main Stage

    Best known for her portrayal of the 7th Doctor's companion, Ace, Sophie Aldred is an English actress, singer, and television & radio presenter with a love of performing for children. After her 1987-1989 run on Doctor Who, Sophie presented the long-running BBC series Words and Pictures, Melvin and Maureen's Music-a-Grams, and other children's programs. She's been a voice actress in Big Finish Production's Doctor Who audio plays, as well as animated series such as Bob the Builder and Dennis & Gnasher. A fan of Doctor Who as well as a performer, she co-wrote, Ace, The Inside Story of the End of An Era with Mike Tucker in 1996. From serving milkshakes on an ice planet to flinging Nitro Nine canisters at Daleks, she share's Ace's perspective on the universe of Doctor Who.

    Type Panel, Television


12:30pm

Fringe
    Friday July 6, 2012 12:30pm - 1:30pm @ Edina
    Alternate timelines, shape shifters and hairless guys around every corner. Let's talk about FOX's weirdes but most awesome show! Panelists: Dave Margosian, Steven Erickson, Geoffrey Hofman-Frethem, Tim Liebe, Deborah Frethem

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


2:00pm

Companions in Doctor Who
    Friday July 6, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Edina
    Dr. Who just isn't the same without his trusty companions. Let's talk about our favorite. Like Ace. Panelists: Steve Manfred, Lars Pearson, Tim Liebe, Lynne Thomas, Michael D. Thomas

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


3:30pm

Supernatural
    Friday July 6, 2012 3:30pm - 4:30pm @ Edina
    The show continues it's quest to destroy supernatural evil and we KNOW you want to talk about it. Come share your favorite moments from the latest season. Panelists: Jennifer Lundstrom, Kiah Nelson, Veronica Cummer, Alexandra Howes, Nick Larson

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


5:00pm

A Game of Thrones
    Friday July 6, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm @ Edina
    We couldn't find people to sit a panel about this show last year. We imagine that will be a challenge no longer. Talk about the hottest geek property on televison. Panelists: Mara Kapp, Laura Graves, Neil Anderson, Sarah Hagen, Daren Johnson

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


7:00pm

Wonder Women of the Whedonverse
    Friday July 6, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Edina
    Does Joss write strong women, fantasy women or both? Exploring the way Whedon writes his female characters and how we respond to them. Panelists: Mark Goldberg, Windy Bowlsby, Will Shetterly, Tim Liebe, Miriam Krause

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


11:30pm

Paranormal TV
    Friday July 6, 2012 11:30pm - 12:30am @ Edina
    Ghost Hunters, Long Island Medium and other shows that explore the paranormal are growing in number and popularity. Come discuss the attraction of these shows. Panelists: Jennifer Lundstrom, Shannon Ryan, James Johnson, Romeo Azar, Scotty Roberts

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


 
 

9:30am

The Legend of Korra
    Saturday July 7, 2012 9:30am - 10:30am @ Edina
    The long anticipated sequel to "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is slated to air spring or early summer featuring a young woman protagonist. Let's talk about how the series is going so far or our hopes for where the series will lead. Panelists: Matt Everhart, Daren Johnson, David Schwartz, Adam Stemple, Kiah Nelson

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


11:00am

Women of Star Trek
    Saturday July 7, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm @ Edina
    From Uhura to Uhura, how have female characters evolved in Trek over the last 45 years? Was Voyager maligned just because it had a female captain? What women of Trek have had the greatest impact? Panelists: Chris Stenzel, Kevin Horner, Shannon Ryan, Steven Erickson

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


12:30pm

The Big Bang Theory
    Saturday July 7, 2012 12:30pm - 1:30pm @ Edina
    A round table discussion of "The Big Bang Theory" with a focus on the female characters in the show. Panelists: Alexandra Howes, Ally Guglielmi, Steve Manfred, Tony Artym, Dave Margosian

    Type Panel, Television


2:00pm

Sherlock: Series Two
    Saturday July 7, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Edina
    The Woman, the Hound, and the Fall! Sherlock's second series has returned, and we're more eager than ever to discuss what can be deduced from these latest episodes as well as what could be in store for our favorite detective post-Reichenbach. Panelists: Jo Thomsen (mod), Alexandra Howes, Steven Philip Jones, Rana Raeuchle, Bonnie Burton

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


3:30pm

Media for Children
    Saturday July 7, 2012 3:30pm - 4:30pm @ Edina
    Guests Sophie Aldred and Judith Walcutt share their perspective on working with children's media and their thoughts on new platforms to reach kids. Moderated by Paul Cornell. Panelists: Sophie Aldred, Judith Walcutt, Paul Cornell (mod)

    Type Panel, Television


5:00pm

Matt Smith Continued
    Saturday July 7, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm @ Edina
    The Doctor, River, Rory and Amy Pond returned to do battle with The Silence and all manner of other things that go bump in the cosmos. Discuss your favorite moments from the second half of Matt Smith's second season! Panelists: Michael Lee, Charlie Paulsen, M. K. Layden, Robert Smith?, John Seavey

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


8:30pm

The Walking Dead
    Saturday July 7, 2012 8:30pm - 9:30pm @ Edina
    Frank Darabont has left the series. Did season 2 measure up or did you feel his absence? Now that the zombie apocalypse is on TV every week, do you feel more prepared for a real one? Panelists: Mara Kapp, Dave Margosian, Adam Stemple, Neil Anderson, Anjila Olsen

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


10:00pm

American Horror Story
    Saturday July 7, 2012 10:00pm - 11:00pm @ Edina
    Every ghost story that creeped you out as a kid and a guy in latex. What did you think of this season and where do you think it will go next year? Panelists: Nick Larson, Laura Okagaki, Amanda Hofman-Frethem, Kristina Halseth, Mara Kapp

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


 
 

9:30am

Non Genre Shows Geeks Watch
    Sunday July 8, 2012 9:30am - 10:30am @ Edina
    Glee, Bones, Castle, Community and other television shows that are made for geeks without being about typical genre topics. Which ones are your favorites? Panelists: Krystal Kubiszewski, David Schwartz, Tim Liebe, Kiah Nelson

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


11:00am

Torchwood
    Sunday July 8, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm @ Edina
    The show has crossed the pond without jumping the shark. Discuss the most recent season of Dr. Who's hottest spin off. Panelists: Charlie Paulsen, Mark Goldberg, M. K. Layden, Robert Smith?, Amanda Hofman-Frethem

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


12:30pm

Once Upon a Time

2:00pm

One on One with Sophie Aldred
    Sunday July 8, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Edina
    Enjoy a moderated interview with Sophie Aldred about her time with Doctor Who as well as her other work. This interview will be taped for inclusion on the CONvergence 2012 DVD. Panelists:

    Type Panel, Television
  • Active Y


 
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