Retired Panels
These are presentations that have fallen out of popularity. They are not often asked for, and the information presented has not been updated. If you would like these at your event, please give me at least 60 days' notice so I can update the presentation to ensure it's of the highest quality for your event.
Animation
Gargoyles: Reinventing Myth for Modern Times
In 1994, Disney rocked the animation world with a show that used Shakespeare and world mythology to create a story of magic, darkness, love, and redemption. In this panel, we talk about this amazing show and how it helped change how Americans viewed animation as a storytelling form.
Science Fiction
Serenity Found
American folklore, mythological archetypes, and clashing cultures are just some of what made Joss Whedon’s cult classic series ‘Firefly” so successful. In this workshop, we will discuss the elements of the show that tap into these areas and explore why the program has such a long-lasting fan following.
I Want to Believe: The Cases behind the X-Files
In 1993, The X-Files attracted a huge fan base with its smart writing, interesting co-stars, and dark humor. For many fans, part of the fun was knowing the paranormal cases the show was referencing. Come and see what in the real world inspired the fiction, and find out if you believe..
Comics
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: From the Underground to Superstardom.
In 1984, a black-and-white comic quietly appeared on the New England comics scene. Who could have known that in 1987, a TV show and a line of kids' toys would turn a bizarre experiment into a worldwide craze? In this workshop, we’ll trace the history of the TMNT from the early days to the upcoming Seth Rogen film. We will also discuss the TMNT fandom and why these characters have remained popular across generations.
Animation
Gargoyles: Reinventing Myth for Modern Times
In 1994, Disney rocked the animation world with a show that used Shakespeare and world mythology to create a story of magic, darkness, love, and redemption. In this panel, we talk about this amazing show and how it helped change how Americans viewed animation as a storytelling form.
Science Fiction
Serenity Found
American folklore, mythological archetypes, and clashing cultures are just some of what made Joss Whedon’s cult classic series ‘Firefly” so successful. In this workshop, we will discuss the elements of the show that tap into these areas and explore why the program has such a long-lasting fan following.
I Want to Believe: The Cases behind the X-Files
In 1993, The X-Files attracted a huge fan base with its smart writing, interesting co-stars, and dark humor. For many fans, part of the fun was knowing the paranormal cases the show was referencing. Come and see what in the real world inspired the fiction, and find out if you believe..
Comics
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: From the Underground to Superstardom.
In 1984, a black-and-white comic quietly appeared on the New England comics scene. Who could have known that in 1987, a TV show and a line of kids' toys would turn a bizarre experiment into a worldwide craze? In this workshop, we’ll trace the history of the TMNT from the early days to the upcoming Seth Rogen film. We will also discuss the TMNT fandom and why these characters have remained popular across generations.
