Spotlight: Dark Faeries
Syfy’s Being Human
Netherworld: Behind the Screams
State of Fear
The Occult: Fact vs. Fiction
Shadowed Streets
A writer’s roundtable about the sinister side of the Fair Folk. K. Price, L. Robertson, C. Malcolm (M); Sat 7:00 pm; Cairo [HYT] The current state of horror fiction and speculation as to what will be next. E. Donald, A. Martin, P. Nutman, J. Maberry, N. Holder, M. Miller (M); Sat 7:00 pm; Montreal/Vancouver [HYT]
The Adventure Continues...
Q&A with stars from Syfy’s Being Human! M. Rath, S. Huntington, S. Witwer, M. Miller (M); Sun 11:30 am; Atrium Ballroom [M] Depictions of supernatural forces in real life vs. fiction. M. Belanger, R. Guiley, C. Yarbro, C. Nocturnum, C. Gilbert (M); Sun 1:00 pm; Montreal/Vancouver [HYT]
Is Goth the New Goth?
Authors discuss creating and maintaining dark and urban fantasy series. D. Coe, J. Stein, J. F. Lewis, S. Kane, F. Hunter, C. Malcolm (M); Sat 8:30 pm; Cairo [HYT]
The resurgence of post-punk, the rise of dark indie, and the evolving face of the G-word. Andy Deane, D. Hammer, J. Diehm, T. Coyne, J. Anderson (M); Sun 2:30 pm; Montreal/Vancouver [HYT]
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Vampire Diaries
Fans discuss Tim Burton and Henry Selick’s iconic holiday film. Rogue, J. Lackey, L. Hieber, C. Gilbert (M); Sat 8:30 pm; Montreal/Vancouver [HYT]
Vampires: Myth and Reality
What secrets lie behind the legend of the vampire? M. Belanger, R. Guiley, C. Nocturnum, C. Gilbert (M); Sat 10:00 pm; Montreal/Vancouver [HYT]
Q&A with stars from The Vampire Diaries! D. Anders, S. Canning, M. Trevino, M. Miller (M); Sun 2:30 pm; P’tree Ballroom A–F [W]
Spotlight: Vampires
The current state, and possible future, of vampire fiction. R. Caine, S. Sizemore, D. Viguié, C. Malcolm (M); Sun 4:00 pm; Montreal/Vancouver [HYT]
Scary Fairy Tales Sunday True Blood
Q&A with stars from the world of True Blood! C. Harris, K. Bauer, D. O’Hare, J. Parrack, J. Manganiello, M. Miller (M); Sun 10:00 am; Atrium Ballroom [M] 30
Fables and fairy tales in dark fantasy literature. A. Martin, A. Kontis, L. Hieber, D. Viguié, J. Pearce, C. Malcolm (M); Sun 5:30 pm; Cairo [HYT]
A look at one of the world’s most acclaimed haunted attractions! B. Armstrong, B. Johnson, J. Anderson (M); Sun 5:30 pm; Montreal/Vancouver [HYT] Grit and grime in urban fantasy fiction. J. Stein, C. Douglas, J. F. Lewis, S. Kane, C. Malcolm (M); Sun 7:00 pm; Cairo [HYT]
Michael Whelan: Lovecraftian Visions Michael Whelan discusses inspired by the works of H.P. and other purveyors of the M. Whelan; Sun 7:00 pm; Vancouver [HYT]
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Spotlight: Werewolves
The, uh, changing form of werewolves in popular culture. C. Yarbro, J. F. Lewis, S. A. Swann, L. Robertson, D. Tatum (M); Sun 8:30 pm; Montreal/Vancouver [HYT]
Blood & Steel
Tales of swords, sorcery, and grim adventure. D. Coe, G. Martin, C. Douglas, B. Weeks; Sun 10:00 pm; Montreal/ Vancouver [HYT]
Monday Gigs From Hell
Our annual panel about shows and tours that have gone horribly awry! Bella Morte, Rogue, J. Lackey, The Last Dance, J. Anderson (M); Mon 1:00 pm; Montreal/Vancouver [HYT]
Electronic Frontiers Forum (EFF) Friday Firesheep: All Your Sessions Are Belong To Us
What is a session anyway, and how can it be compromised? We show you how to protect yourself on public networks. Fri 10:00 am; 201 [HIL]
D-Wave One: The First Commercial Quantum Computer
The first quantum computer is now available on the market. Who is buying them and why? Are they ready for prime time? Can encryption be broken? Dr. S. Granade; Fri 11:30 am; 201 [HIL]
Knights Templar
The mysterious Order of the Knights Templar is often referred to in modern books, films, and games. How much is known about this organization? E. Dunin; Fri 1:00 pm; 201 [HIL]
California Violent Video Games Law Supreme Court Case
We’ll examine the recent Supreme Court victory for freedom of (gaming) speech and what it means to the gaming industry. B. Green, A. Greenberg; Fri 2:30 pm; 201 [HIL]
Dragon*Con 25th Anniversary