Program Schedule

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8649. Are Superheroes Still Heroes in 2024?
Moderator: Nicholas Doan

In the Golden Age of comic books, it was so simple: Superman saved the planet, Batman faced off against criminals trying to control Gotham City, the Fantastic Four fought against villains who- well, you get the picture. For the most part, heroes were heroes, and (with some exceptions, like Spider-Man) feted by the authorities and the public.

But with recent stories such as Watchmen (the graphic novel and the movie), "Hancock," and even "The Incredibles," there has entered some doubt; are these mighty, powered (or simply super-skilled) beings on our side?
Nicholas Doan, L. K. Indigo, Chris Weber
 FRI 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Los Angeles C

8691. Fairy Tale Mad Libs
Moderator: Sharon Sheffield

Work together to create a brand new fairytale in this fast-paced group storytelling session. Whether it turns out spooky, romantic, tragic, or very silly is up to you.
L. K. Indigo, Brandie June, Vanessa MacLaren-Wray, Sharon Sheffield, Chris Weber
 FRI 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm, Los Angeles C

for: Chris Weber

8703. Filk: Why Filk, Anyway?
A brief discussion of the origins of fannish song and song parodies, along with stories of what brought people to the music at conventions.
Chris Weber, Nick Smith, Karen Willson, Eric Gerds, Jo Ann Nolan
 SAT 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Filk Room - Catalina C

8693. Filk 101: An Introduction to Fannish Music
Moderator: Carole Parker

Always been interested in filk but never really felt like you understood it? Come learn from passionate members of the community what this filk thing is all about.
Tim Griffin, Kathy Mar, Heide Nichols, Carole Parker, Nick Smith, Chris Weber
 SAT 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm, Marina

for: Chris Weber

8824. Time Travel: The Do's, the Don'ts, and the Dear God Whys
Moderator: Glen Olson

Current theories hold out the possibility that time travel may be possible. We discuss current thinking...and talk about why this might be a good idea, or a bad one.
Charles Lee Jackson II, Glen Olson, Steven L. Sears, Chris Weber, Mark L. Williams
 SUN 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, La Jolla A