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 may have the time to update the presentation to be sure it's of the best 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 Wheadon’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 comic’s scene. Who could know that 1987, a TV show and a line of kids toys would make a bizarre experiment into a world wide craze. In this workshop, we’ll trace the history of the TMNT from the early days to the upcoming Michael Bay film. We will also discuss the fandom of TMNT, and why these characters have stayed popular with generations of fans.
Give yourself… 12% of the credit : The female perspective in Joss Whedon’s “The Avengers” And "Age of Ultron"
The Avengers was one of the marvel superhero films of the past decade that did as well with a female audience as a male. In this panel, we’ll look at the women of the Avengers, and talk about both Whedon’s take on them, and why female audiences reacted to the film.
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 Wheadon’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 comic’s scene. Who could know that 1987, a TV show and a line of kids toys would make a bizarre experiment into a world wide craze. In this workshop, we’ll trace the history of the TMNT from the early days to the upcoming Michael Bay film. We will also discuss the fandom of TMNT, and why these characters have stayed popular with generations of fans.
Give yourself… 12% of the credit : The female perspective in Joss Whedon’s “The Avengers” And "Age of Ultron"
The Avengers was one of the marvel superhero films of the past decade that did as well with a female audience as a male. In this panel, we’ll look at the women of the Avengers, and talk about both Whedon’s take on them, and why female audiences reacted to the film.
