Program Schedule

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8722. Horror vs. Dark Fantasy
Moderator: David Boop

The term "dark fantasy" is being thrown around a lot these days, but how different is it from horror? Is it the tone, or the stakes (no pun intended to the vampires out there), or the level of gore? Horror and Dark Fantasy author/editor David Boop moderates this panel on speculative fictions "newest" subgenre.
David Boop, Brandon Case, Ben Wallin, Steven Barnes
 FRI 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, Los Angeles C

8785. Starlog and Beyond: The Magazines and Fanzines That Shaped Fandom
Moderator: Karen Willson

Writers and editors of the iconic magazines Starlog, Fangoria, File 770, Star Wars Fan club etc. were eye witnesses and gleeful cheerleaders to the film and television SciFi explosion that started in the late 70s and 80s.
Varoujan Gorjian PhD, Lloyd Penney, Karen Willson, Ben Wallin, Bob Miller
 FRI 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm, Marina

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8811. The Hero's Journey: Classic Structure in SF and Fantasy Narratives
Moderator: Brenda Clough

Dive into the timeless structure of the Hero's Journey and its enduring influence on science fiction and fantasy storytelling. This panel will explore how classic narrative arcs shape beloved tales, from epic quests to interstellar adventures.
Brenda Clough, Vincent Roth, Sharon Sheffield, Gene Turnbow, Ben Wallin, Arthur Sellers
 SAT 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, Los Angeles C

8826. Trek vs Wars: A Study in Opposites?
Moderator: Ben Wallin

Are Star Wars and Star Trek alike or are they on opposite ends of a spectrum? What makes us fans of two franchises that are so different, or what makes us pick one over the other?
Genny Dazzo, Larry Nemecek, Mark Poliner, Vincent Roth, Ben Wallin, Marc Zicree
 SAT 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm, Los Angeles B

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8775. Social Conventions in Heinlein: Families, Finances and Systems of Government
Moderator: Glen Olson

Were you inspired by the multi-generational Line Marriage from MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS, warmed by the Nest in STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND, fascinated by the group marriage and other relationship possibilities presented in Time Enough for Love through To Sail Beyond the Sunset?
Terry Brussel-Rogers, Glen Olson, Ben Wallin, Martin Young
 SUN 10:00 am - 11:15 am, La Jolla A

8817. The Rise of Women in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Moderator: Wendy Van Camp

Women have grown from sidekicks, afterthoughts and romantic interests to fully formed characters and protagonists in their own right. Our panelists take a look at the development of female characters in genre literature.
Lauren Cipollo, Brenda Clough, Wendy Van Camp, Ben Wallin
 SUN 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, Los Angeles C