Sunday – Panel Room 1 3:00 pm 4:00 pm No one could have predicted the record shattering success of the Barbie Movie. Fueled by word of mouth and thinkpieces, the film’s debut captured the zeitgeist and unleashed a fashion moment. More than that, it launched a thousand discussions between friends and fans, exploring philosophy, feminism,… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Hello Barbie! Let’s Go Party and Subvert the Narrative
Event tag: Jen Senft
Jenzilla: As the Sanitation Engineer for the Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society, I’m not afraid of tackling the messy jobs. It takes hard work and perseverance to keep Mother Rhoyne clean. And speaking of clean, have you ever tried to scrub a giant turtle shell? They are no joke, let me tell you. But it’s all in a day’s work. I’m dedicated to ensuring that our Old Men survive in the very best conditions. Because nobody wants another Turtle War.
Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: The Works and Worlds of Neil Gaiman
Saturday – Panel Room 1 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Step in between worlds with us as we discuss the extensive body of work created by Neil Gaiman. We’ll wax poetic over our favorite stories, share recommendations for new and old fans, talk about the worlds that exist that you can barely see from the corner… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: The Works and Worlds of Neil Gaiman
Cog Match Game
Friday – Panel Room 1 9:00 pm 10:00 pm I’m working on the schedule and Madame Askew says “I would like to do these things at your convention”, I said “as you wish Madame” (that is 80% of what I say to her). But I did not ask what Cog Match Game is. We do… Continue reading Cog Match Game
Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Our Favorite Femme Presenting Anti-Heroes
Sunday – Panel Room 1 10:00 am 11:00 am From uncharted galaxies to apocalyptic wastelands, anti-heroes get dirty when traditional heroes would not. They defy expectations and blur the boundaries of heroism. We’ll explore these ‘anti-sheroes’ who not only challenge norms but also traverse the complex terrain of gender representation in our favorite stories and… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Our Favorite Femme Presenting Anti-Heroes
Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Harry Potter & the Complicated Fandom
Saturday – Panel Room 1 9:00 pm 10:00 pm For many of us, Harry Potter played a large part in our lives. When the author’s personal views came to light, it made everything…complicated. Come for the thoughtful discussion on moving forward with a fandom that has meant so much to so many, stay to talk… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Harry Potter & the Complicated Fandom