PANELS & EVENTS - SATURDAY 25TH
10:30 PM-11:30 PM
Escape to our Game of Thrones lounge for fun, relaxation, and entertainment! Games and entertainment will be provided throughout the night, even take a seat on the Iron Throne itself. Event featuring the Horsemen Of cosplay group. RSVP online required- space is limited.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Alien, we’ll have a discussion on the science of one of the most notorious creatures in science fiction. Guests: Maxx Patterson, Andrew Maynard, Rachel Pikstein, Theresa Fisher
Iron Throne’s Lounge
North 224AB
9:00 PM-10:00 PM Smash, Pass, or Waifu?
“So, who would you...?” - has been an age old question amongst the community of video games and anime. In this panel, we will, not only select, we will discuss, praise, and probably roast the various choices we make on which anime honey (male of female) we would Smash, Pass, or Waifu. Guests: Yuhki Kanetani, Daemon Seth, Kelcie Kanetani, Jaylene Zucker
North 223
18+ 9:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Talking Poop Podcast presents The Terror Next Door, Inside the 1980’s Classic Fright Night
mind, and a big question mark as to the future of the Skywalkers in the franchise following it, this panel will look at fan speculation on the upcoming film and at the meta-significance of the sequel trilogy to the franchise’s resurrection and the film industry at large. Guests: Taylor Cleland, Tiffany Fritz
North 126ABC
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Is it Murder if They Were My Own Clones? The Science of Archer
Spaceflight, spy technology, cyborgs and personality disorders: because that’s how you get ants. Guests: Brian Johnson, Garrick Williams, Gerard van Belle
North 131AB
9:00 PM-10:00 PM ¡Uy, Cucuy! LIVE!
Join Phoenix’s new queer-horror-pop culturally political Latinx podcast as they record their latest episode on stage with you! Sashay in and kiki with valley artists Ricky Araiza and Ernesto Ortiz, along with producer Elijio Carlos Ramirez, as they spill the tea about the issues of the day with their own unique yet familiar blend of biting humor. Okurrr!!! Guests: Ricky Araiza, Ernesto Ortiz, Elijio Carlos Ramirez
North 230
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Autumn Ivy Presents: The Bone Collector Narrations
North 128AB
A Plague on Both Your Houses: How Diseases Have Shaped Human History and Biology
Diseases such as the Black Death and malaria have shaped both the course of history and our own biology. Guests: Theora Tiffney, John Christie, Adele Crane, Joseph Hunter
North 130
18+ 9:00 PM-10:00 PM Bring your best roast and see if you are what it takes to bring down the “King Explosion Murder.” And don’t worry the students of UA high will be there to roast him along with you. Guest: tsunderecosplay
North 221ABC
North 225B
In Fan Fusion No One Can Hear You Scream: Science in Alien
North 131AB
10:30 PM-11:30 PM
Influencers Are Going to Determine Everything You Consume (Including Your Next Favorite SciFi Series)
Based on numerous trends and internal influencer industry data, we will journey into the wily world of influencers, looking beyond the latest fad diet pitched on Instagram, and into the science of how tastemakers are changing everything you eat, do, and watch. Explore the utopian possibilities of your favorite characters’ social media parody activity leading to additional seasons of shows binge watch as well as the distopian nightmare that is cancellations based on artificial bot-driven outrage...and how you can shape this future for yourself. Guest: Joe Sinkwitz
North 124AB
10:30 PM-11:30 PM
Donna and Jack Appreciation Hour
Love Noble and Harkness as much as we do? This is the time and space for you. Join us as we discuss two of our favorite Doctor Who companions. Guests: Angela Kennedy, Derrick Williams, Gail Andreasen
18+ 9:30 PM-11:30 PM
North 126ABC
We invite you to an evening of FREE comedy! Be barraged by a horde of nerdy local comedians, regaling you with tales of the things that matter most in life: comic books and video games. FREE comedy at Fan Fusion- it’s almost an alliteration. Guest: Steve Marek
Awkward Fan Fiction
The Free Stand Up Comedy Show
North 227ABC
18+ 10:30 PM-11:30 PM Bizarre Fanfiction
What did I just read... Well, fear not because we are all just as confused and horrified as you are! Join us as we read the weirdest, oddest, funniest and awkwardest fanfictions we could find! Guest: Sousa Kallivoski
North 223
10:30 PM-11:30 PM
Yes You Can Automate THAT, too: The Science of Artificial Romance
Cyber-romance is an important trope, with examples found in popular media such as Solo, Her, and Futurama. In this panel experts look at the present and future of artificial intelligence and what might be possible. Guests: Prajwal Paudyal, Eliot Kemper, Chloe Truong
10:30 PM-11:30 PM Horror Trivia
18+ 10:30 PM-11:30 PM We’ve scoured the depths of the internet to find the strangest stories possible. Come along as we perform dramatic readings from the weird, bizarre, and awkward world of fan fiction. Guests: Billy Brouws, Adriana Petrungaro, Jordan Savage
North 222ABC
10:30 PM-11:30 PM MCU: Gotta Rank em all!
Rankings... we nerds rank everything, so lets rank all the MCU movies (Inhumans don’t count). Join Dual Screen Vision crew for a live podcast recording as we attempt to rank all the MCU movies in one hour with the audience giving their insight and love to there favorite things. This event would be applicable and palatable to all ages. Guests: Glenn Gledhill, Miguel Rosas, Dualscreenvision, Sarah Deroy, Garry Horman
North 225B
18+ 10:30 PM-11:30 PM Hentai Worth Reading
Come join FAKKU as they take you on a journey through outrageous and entertaining chapters of hentai manga. Discover new artists, laugh along to the ‘plot’, and mingle with other like-minded perverts.
North 221ABC
It’s time to show off your horror “chops” and get your hands on some scary prizes. Guests: Rebekah McKendry, James Sabata, Monte Yazzie, Donald Guillory
10:30 PM-11:30 PM
10:30 PM-11:30 PM
The birthing ground of numerous iconic franchises, filled with spectacular practical effects and crazy performances, the 1980s changed the way horror films were made and marketed. Join us as we discuss some of the horror movies that best define the 80s. Guests: Shelly Grant, Brian Haas, Barbara Vandenburgh
North 125AB
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Roast of Bakugo Plus Ultra
The Talking Poop Podcast tears into the 1985 horror classic Fright Night. Join us for a live recording of our comedy podcast as we praise all the horror, gore, and vampy goodness of this awesome bloodbath that started a dynasty. Guests: The Talking Poop Podcast, Jason Bromley, Luke Johnson, Brianna Porritt, Alicia Irino, Sterling Smith
North 130
Autumn Ivy brings to you tales of woe, horror and even a little comedy in a narration presentation of ‘The Bone Collector’. Bring your brown pants, you’ll need them. Guests: Autumn Ivy, Sarah Vicary, James Sabata
80
18+ 9:00 PM-1:00 AM
CreepyPasta Galore (Session 2)
Tired of the same ol’ pop up scares from games like Resident Evil or Dead Space? Want a game that really gets under your skin and ruins your childhood at the same time? Well my friends, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to CreepyPasta Galore where we venture into video game related CreepyPasta about possessed cartridges, creepy hacks, and even games that are unintentionally scary. Forget about going to sleep tonight Jeff, because these games will make you tremble in F.E.A.R. Guests: Ryan J. Garcia, Alexandria Garcia, Talia Delareto, Robert Brown
80’s Horror Movies
North 226BC
North 132 ABC
May 23-26, 2019 • phoenixfanfusion.com • Phoenix Convention Center