| 24 hours |
|
Internet Loungeopen all night |
H-Pacific B |
| 24 |
Japanese Animation |
H-Avila B |
| 6:00 am |
"Wing Chun" |
H-Avila A |
| 8:00 am |
Aerobics(385) John Douglass |
H-Pacific C |
| 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
Childcare |
Hilton |
| 8:00 am |
"Bride with White Hair" |
H-Avila A |
| 8:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Registration Open |
M-North Hall |
| 9:00 am |
Tai Chi(386) Steven Barnes |
H-Pacific C |
| 9:00 am |
Catholic Mass(387) Fr. John R. Blaker |
M-Grand Blrm A-B |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 AM |
Dealers Setup |
| CC-Hall A |
| 10:00 AM - 6:00 pm |
Dealers RoomOpen |
| CC-Hall A |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Book Exhibit |
CC-Hall A |
| 10:00-10:45 AM |
Reading:
Janni Lee Simmer(411) Janni Lee Simmer |
CC-A11 |
| 10:00-10:45 AM |
Reading:
Peter J. Heck(412) Peter J. Heck |
CC-A14 |
| 10:00 AM |
Inventions Someone Needs To Invent(388) Wouldn't it be nice if we had a...? What would happen if our technological
dreams came true? If we had transporters or free, unlimited energy? And
how would things change if we had them? Rick Cook, Tom Digby, Michael
F. Flynn, James P. Hogan, Dean Ing |
CC-B2 |
| 10:00 AM |
Advances In Computer Science(389) How are computers changing? What do the advances in micro-technology,
superconductivity, graphics, etc. mean to the future of micros, minis,
and main frames? DJ Byrne, Frank Catalano, Cheryl Franklin, Daniel Keys
Moran, Vernor Vinge |
CC-B3 |
| 10:00 AM |
The Business Of Writing(390) Inside you there's a hundred stories, crying to get out. Characters who
need to be brought to life. But you still need to eat and pay the rent.
What do you have to know and do (besides how to write). Kevin J. Anderson,
Stephen R. Donaldson, Jane Jewell, Frederik Pohl, Robert Silverberg |
CC-B4 |
| 10:00 AM |
Measure Of Success: Awards From A To Z(391) The historical perspective. Overview of some of the awards, current and
defunct. What do they all mean? David Bratman, Moshe Feder, Janice Murray,
Art Widner |
CC-C1 |
| 10:00 AM |
Galileo Mission Update(392) An update on what's happening with the Galileo spacecraft and where it's
been. See images of Ganymede, Ida, SL-9, etc. Steven M. Collins |
CC-C2 |
| 10:00 AM |
Toys and Memorabilia(393) John L. Flynn provides a slide show of his 25 years of collecting science
fiction memorabilia. John L. Flynn |
CC-C3 |
| 10:00 AM |
Creating The Unknown For Films(394) Hollywood has brought science fiction and fantasy to life but how are those
things created? How do you design something that doesn't exist? And then
how do you make it work? Some top motion picture craftsmen tell all, or
at least most. Kim Bailey, Alan Lasky, Denise Okuda, Mike Okuda, Denny
Skotak |
CC-C4 |
| 10:00 AM |
A Case Study Of Japanese Fandom(395) A group of fans from Japan introduce us to the world of a science fiction
author extremely popular in Japan, Koshu Tani. They will discuss his works
as well as their grass roots activities: clubs, translation projects, and
fanzines. Shinichi Adachi, Jouji Hayashi, Tokashi Nakamura, Tetsuya Ochiai,
Takahiro Takebayashi |
CC-C5 |
| 10:00 AM |
Godzilla: Threat Or Savior Of Mankind(396) Who is to say? We think these folks. Mike Copner, Bob Eggleton, Ted Elliot,
Lisa Feerick, Yukari Fujii, Stuart Galbraith III |
CC-C6 |
| 10:00 AM |
SF In Japan(397) A look at science fiction and fantasy in Japan, both home-grown and what
gets translated into Japanese from other languages, as well as the difficulty
in bringing Japanese works to the West. Anthony J. Bryant, Grania Davis,
Yoshio Kobayashi, Takumi Shibano, Yoichi Shimada |
CC-C7 |
| 10:00 AM |
Autographs(413) Stephen Baxter, Mark Shepherd |
CC-Autographs 1 |
| 10:00 AM |
Autographs(413) Mel Gilden, Kathleen Ann Goonan, Rick Hautala |
CC-Autographs 2 |
| 10:00 AM |
"Bride with White Hair II" |
H-Avila A |
| 10:00 AM - 2:00 pm |
Art Showand Print Shop open |
H-California |
| 10:00 AM |
The Art Of Frank Kelly Freas(398) A slide show by one of science fiction's top illustrator. Frank Kelly
Freas |
H-California A |
| 10:00 AM |
Author's Choice Film Intro: Quest for Love(399) Jack L. Chalker |
H-Carmel |
| 10:00 AM - Noon |
|
| 10:00 AM |
|
Alien Craft Cavalcade(400) After the club meeting, building our "alien" environment or make
hieroglyphics. |
H-Monterey |
| 10:00 AM |
WSFS Business Meeting(401) The second (and possibly final for this convention) main business meeting
of the World Science Fiction Society. The results of the site selection
voting for the 1999 Worldcon will be announced at today's meeting. |
H-Pacific A |
| 10:00 AM |
|
Can Fandom Thrive On-Line?(402) Technologies come and go. Ditto replaced hecto. Xerox surpassed mimeo.
How are computer bulletin boards and the internet effecting fandom? |
John FoysterBenoit Girard, Lenny Bailes |
H-Huntington |
| 10:00 AM |
Canine Fandom (Discussion Group)(403) From your family dog to a pack of wolves; all the aspects of canines big
and small in stories and history. |
H-Palisades |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 pm |
Children's Programming: Adventurer's Club |
H-Sunset/Salinas |
| 10:00 AM |
Adventurers Club Meet and Greet(404) The plot thickens! Some pieces of the Time Scepter have been recovered.
They were for sale in the Dealer's Room. Dr. Carbuncle could put them
together. If he wasn't missing! A ransom note appears; the villain demands...
? |
H-Salinas |
| 10:00 AM |
How To Run A Role-Playing Game(405) After the club meeting, come learn from our visiting game master and wizard.
Noah Dudley |
H-Sunset |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 pm |
The Rat 3 Gift Shopopen |
M-Gift Shop |
| 10:00 AM |
SFWA Board and Officers Meeting(406) Mike Capobianco |
M-Grand Blrm A-B |
| 10:00 AM |
"Magic, The Gathering" Sanctioned, Type 1 Tournament. |
M-Grand Blrm F |
| 10:00 AM |
What's Up in Collectible Card Games? |
M-Grand Blrm K |
| 10:00 AM |
"Charade" |
M-Grand Blrm G |
| 10:00 AM |
Discussion Groups |
M-Orange Co. 1-2 |
| 10:00 AM |
Charade(407) Is the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance toogood to be true? Can you beat the
score of the crew of DS9? Virtuality Game System. Jonathan Albin, Tracy
Johnson, Dave Petersen |
M-Grand Blrm G |
| 10:00 AM |
What's Up In Collectible Card Games?(408) Is there anything out there besides Magic: The Gathering? Veteran cardsters
demonstrate what they like about the current crop of CCGs. Larry DiTillio,
James Erwin, Neal Feldman, Susan Mohn, Andrew Smith |
M-Grand Blrm K |
| 10:00 AM |
Kaffeeklatsch(409) S.M. Stirling, Janny Wurts |
M-Orange Co. 1 |
| 10:00 AM |
Kaffeeklatsch(410) Jennifer Roberson |
M-Orange Co. 2 |
| 10:45-11:30 AM |
Reading:
Dave Smeds(414) Dave Smeds |
CC-A11 |
| 10:45-11:30 AM |
Reading:
James Morrow(415) James Morrow |
CC-A14 |
| 11:00 am |
|
A 2-person comedy version of Star Wars will be presented |
CC-Concourse Stage |
| 11:00 am |
Kaffeeklatsch(416) Hal Clement, Carol Emshwiller, Martha Soukup |
M-Orange Co. 1 |
| 11:00 am |
Kaffeeklatsch(417) John DeChancie, Jody Lynn Nye |
M-Orange Co. 2 |
| 11:00 am |
Discussion Groups |
M-Orange Co. 1-2 |
| 11:30 AM |
Jerry Pournelle: The View From Chaos Manor(419) The novelist, computer expert, and space advocate provides his views on
the world around us. Jerry Pournelle |
CC-A9 |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
|
| Reading:
Steven R. Boyett(441) Steven R. Boyett |
CC-A11 |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
|
| Reading:
Robin Wayne Bailey(442) Robin Wayne Bailey |
CC-A14 |
| 11:30 AM |
Battlestar Galactica: The New Projects(418) Richard Hatch, star of the series "Battlestar Galactica," gives an update
on the movie, series, comic book, and more. Richard Hatch |
CC-A16 |
| 11:30 AM |
Creating Believable Aliens(420) There's little that's more annoying then to be reading a good SF story
and to come across an alien that's either `just a guy in a suit' or too
far from what evolution and the laws of physics would allow to be believed.
So what does it take to create a believable alien? David Brin, T Jackson
King, Wil McCarthy, Larry Niven, Charles S. Tritt |
CC-B2 |
| 11:30 AM |
Favorite Fallacies Of Science Fiction(421) What things do writers get wrong all the time? Is it important to be hyper-
accurate or is it okay to make "mistakes" for dramatic effect? John G.
Cramer, James P. Hogan, Dr. Robert Hurt, Geoffrey A. Landis, Teresa B.
Nielsen Hayden |
CC-B3 |
| 11:30 AM |
Debate: Space: Should The Government Be Involved?(422) Les Johnson, Victor Koman |
CC-B4 |
| 11:30 AM |
How To Start Your Own Convention(423) Let's go over the basics, from philosophy to raising capital to gaining
recognition from fellow fans, businesses, and governments alike. Richard
Brandt, Alexis A. Gilliland, Edward Kramer, Bjo Trimble, Kees Van Toorn |
CC-C1 |
| 11:30 AM |
Our Fascination With Evil(424) Before there was writing, people were telling horror stories. Today, tales
of horror, of vampires, of slasher killers, of nameless things that go
bump are amongst the biggest selling books. What is it about us that makes
us want to be scared to death? Dennis Etchison, Nancy Holder, James Patrick
Kelly, Lisa Morton, Tim Powers, John Shirley |
CC-C2 |
| 11:30 AM |
Tom Kidd - An Artist's Slide Show(425) From fantasy worlds to hot air balloons. Tom Kidd |
CC-C3 |
| 11:30 AM |
Bantam Spectra Presentation(426) The editors from Bantam tell you what they have in store. Tom Dupree,
Anne Lesley Groell, Jamie S. Warren-Youll, Jennifer Wolf |
CC-C4 |
| 11:30 AM |
First Fandom(427) A look at the people, if notfor whom, we wouldn't be here today. Forrest
J Ackerman, Erle Korshak, David A. Kyle |
CC-C5 |
| 11:30 AM |
Intellectual Property: Copyrights, Trademarks, And Public Domain(428) The current legal opinions on who owns what and how, relating to books,
art, films, television, and the internet. Anita Brenner, Laura A. Majerus,
Richard A. Rosen, Christine Valada |
CC-C6 |
| 11:30 AM |
Anime(429) Is it just science fiction in another language or does it offer some unique
concepts from the viewpoint of another culture? How does it differ from
what's on television in the U.S. and Europe? Hiroaki Inoue, Carl Macek,
Fred Patten, Brook West, Makoto Yamagishi |
CC-C7 |
| 11:30 AM |
Docent Tour: The Fan History Exhibits(439) Bruce E. Pelz |
CC-Concourse |
| 11:30 AM |
Autographs(443) Greg Bear, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Brad Linaweaver, Don Maitz |
CC-Autographs 1 |
| 11:30 AM |
Autographs(443) Gregory Benford, Edward Bryant, Michael F. Flynn, James Gurney |
CC-Autographs 2 |
| 11:30 AM |
Evolution Of A Book Cover(430) Del Rey's art director, David Stevenson, presents a slide show covering
the complete genesis of a recent book's cover art from concept through
finished product. David Stevenson |
H-California A |
| 11:30 AM |
Docent Tour: The Art Show(440) Joe Mayhew |
H-California B |
| 11:30 AM |
Beginning Costuming(431) Now that you've seen the masquerade, here's how to get started in science
fiction costuming. Methods, resources, and ideas for beginners, including
extra tips for hall costumes and masquerade costumes. Byron P. Connell,
Susan de Guardiola, Sandra G. Pettinger |
H-Coronado |
| 11:30 AM |
Face Painting Craft Cavalcade(432) Try your hand at face painting! |
H-Monterey |
| 11:30 AM |
What Biology Taught Me About Art(433) A workshop on the basics of comparative anatomy for the artist interested
in human and non-human forms. Bring drawing supplies! Frank Kelly Freas,
Craig Hilton, Monkia Livingston |
H-Palisades |
| 11:30 AM |
The Insurgents(434) Their light shines down through the decades. Who were they (who ARE they)
and why are their zines still read today? Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Spike
Parsons, William Rotsler |
H-Palos Verdes |
| 11:30 AM |
Juggler Tim Griffin's Hands-On Workshop(435) Our Curator Candidate presents a visitor who will teach the art of juggling
to anyone 10 or over. Timothy M. Griffin |
H-Salinas |
| 11:30 AM |
Beast Wars - Transformers II Sneak Preview!(436) Join the story editor and some of the writers of the hottest new CGI show
to hit town! Come hear all about it! Larry DiTillio |
H-Sunset |
| 11:30 AM |
SFWA Business Meeting(437) Mike Capobianco |
M-Grand Blrm A-B |
| 11:30 AM |
World Building(438) How to put together a good world for role playing. What toles do history,
science, and good storytelling play? Scott Bennie, David A. Berge, Dave
"Zeb" Cook, Cheryl Morgan, Michael A. Stackpole |
M-Grand Blrm K |
| All day
|
| 16mm Roger Corman Movies, USC Series: The Best Little Films You Never Saw |
H-San Simeon |
| TBA
|
| Author's Choice Film Series |
H-Carmel |
| 12:00 Noon
|
| Warner Brothers Presents(444) "Batman
and Robin," a pre-production look at the fourth Batman film, with
special guests to be announced; "Mars Attacks," Tim Burton's unique take
on the timeless theme of alien invasion (guests to be announced); "Superman
- The Animated Series" with guests Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett;
"The Shining," a preview of the upcoming tv miniseries based on Stephen
King's novel with special guests director Mick Garris and star Steven Weber.
Special giveaways while they last! Jeff Walker |
CC-A1 |
| 12:00 Noon
|
| "Once Upon a Time, A Hero in China" |
H-Avila A |
| 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm |
DUFF Party; Perry Middlemiss, Pat and Roger Sims |
H-Huntington |
| 12:00 Noon |
"Galactic Empires" Sealed Deck Tournament |
M-Grand Blrm F |
| 12:00 Noon |
AD&D Castle Game: "The Sword of Justice," Charles Oversby |
M-Orange Co. 4 table 1 |
| 12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm |
AD&D Chapel of Silence: Chris Oversby |
M-Orange Co. 4 table 2 |
| 12:15 PM
|
| Reading:
A.C. Crispin(445) A.C. Crispin |
CC-A11 |
| 12:15 PM
|
| Reading:
Diana L. Paxson(446) Diana L. Paxson |
CC-A14 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Roger Corman: Have I Got A Story...(447) There are 8,000,000 stories in the naked city. A lot of them are about
working with Roger Corman. Come hear some of them from people who have
been there. Roger Corman, Joe Dante, Gary Kurtz, Fred Olen Ray, Jim Wynorski |
CC-A9 |
| 1:00-1:45 PM
|
| Reading:
Spider Robinson(469) Spider Robinson |
CC-A11 |
| 1:00-1:45 PM
|
| Reading:
William F. Wu(470) William F. Wu |
CC-A14 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Amazing Stories: The 70th Anniversary(448) The first all-science-fiction magazine made its debut in 1926 and from
it sprang other magazines, readers galore, local clubs, letter columns,
and all that surrounds us today. Some of the early writers and readers
of this magazine give their memories of how it effected them. Ray Bradbury,
David A. Kyle, Sam Moskowitz, Julius Schwartz |
CC-B2 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Future Trends In Science Fiction(449) notlong ago, we were awash in Splatterpunks, Cyberpunks, and even Steampunks.
What happened to those SF literary movements? What's the next trend?
Gardner Dozois, Kathleen Ann Goonan, James Morrow, Tim Powers, John Shirley |
CC-B3 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Debate: Secrecy and Freedom On The Internet(450) David Brin, J. Neil Schulman |
CC-B4 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Gender Roles: What Makes A Tiptree Award Winner(451) Past judges of the James Tiptree Jr. Memorial Award discuss recent works
dealing with gender issues. Who does it well and who's really "out there?"
Susan T. Casper, Pat Murphy, Spike Parsons |
CC-C1 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Flying Spacecraft(452) A talk with slides on how current spacecraft are actually flown, touching
on science planning, sequence development and testing, realtime operations
and science analysis, and will emphasize the compromises that must be made
between spacecraft safety, science return, and workload. Steven M. Collins |
CC-C2 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Myth Understandings(453) What are the common truisms in fandom? Aren't they all really myths?
Let's list 'em and take a good hard look. Jeff Schalles, Stu Shiffman,
Willie Siros, Leah Zeldes Smith, Tom Whitmore |
CC-C3 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Classic Trek, New Trek, Or Diet Cherry Trek: Which Is Best?(454) Enough said. Dr. Genevieve Dazzo, Jean Lorrah, Bill Margol, Bjo Trimble |
CC-C4 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Teaching Science Fiction(455) Courses in science fiction have become common place. But how do you teach
it? What authors do you use as examples? Is it a subject that can really
be learned? John L. Flynn, Joe Haldeman, Dr. Elizabeth Anne Hull |
CC-C5 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Horror And The Cathode Ray(456) Horror on television, from 1949 to today, including The Twilight Zone,
Thriller, One Step Beyond, The Outer Limits, etc. Charles Lee Jackson
II, Alan Warren, Marc Scott Zicree |
CC-C6 |
| 1:00 PM
|
| Revise, Revise, Revise!(457) Often the difference between an amateur writer and a professional is that
the pro knows how to rewrite and the amateur thinks he got it right the
first time. Jim Baen, James P. Blaylock, Mike Moscoe, Robert Reed |
CC-C7 |
| 1:00 PM |
|
Storyteller Badger |
CC-Concourse Stage |
| 1:00 PM |
Autographs(471) Emma Bull, Alan Dean Foster, Josepha Sherman, Will Shetterly |
CC-Autographs 1 |
| 1:00 PM |
Autographs(471) P.C. Hodgell, T Jackson King, Frederik Pohl |
CC-Autographs 2 |
| 1:00 PM |
Janny Wurts Slide Show(458) A look at the artistic work of a talented artist/writer. Janny Wurts |
H-California A |
| 1:00 - 3:00 pm
|
| Kids Film Program |
H-Carmel |
| 1:00 PM |
Character and Costume: A Conversation Between Writers and Costumers(459) Join a guided discussion of what writers and costumers have to say to each
other about what fictional characters wear. Barbara Hambly, Robin Schindler,
Janet Wilson-Anderson, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro |
H-Coronado |
| 1:00 PM |
Jeweled Treasures Craft Cavalcade(460) Make friendship bracelets and bead jewelry treasures. |
H-Monterey |
| 1:00 PM |
Gargoyles: An Appreciation(461) Looking back after two seasons of this most unusual and celebrated animated
series. Meet some of the creators behind the magic. Lydia C. Marano,
Brynne Chandler Reaves, Michael Reaves |
H-Palisades |
| 1:00 PM |
Irish Fandom(462) It's from the Emerald Isle that many fannish wonders spring: TAFF, "The
Enchanted Duplicator," and the very spirit of Jophan. Come hear the stories
of humor, wit, and camaraderie. Robert Lichtman, Geri Sullivan, James
White |
H-Palos Verdes |
| 1:00 PM |
Skull and Duggery Present: Lies and More Lies(463) Their special guests: the Rebel Forces and Imperial High Command recruitment
teams! |
H-Salinas |
| 1:00 PM |
Animator's Sketch Pad Session(464) Join animation and comic book artists as they show you some of the tips
and tricks of their trade! Bring a sketch book or paper and a pencil.
Phil Ortiz, Bill Vallely |
H-Sunset |
| 1:00 PM |
|
The SF and Fantasy Workshop(465) A group meeting for Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury's SF and Fantasy Workshop.
Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury |
M-Grand Blrm A-B |
| 1:00 PM |
Online Gaming: What's Coming(466) What is coming up in the wonderful worlds of MUSHs, MUDs, and Play by Email?
Mark O'Green |
M-Grand Blrm K |
| 1:00 PM |
Kaffeeklatsch(467) John Clute, Jack McDevitt, Mike Resnick |
M-Orange Co. 1 |
| 1:00 PM |
Kaffeeklatsch(468) Michael Cassutt, Irene Radford, Kristine Kathryn Rusch |
M-Orange Co. 2 |
| 1:45-2:30 PM
|
| Reading:
Connie Willis(472) Connie Willis |
CC-A11 |
| 2:00 pm
|
| The Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition: A Preview (Redux)(473) The Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition Preview from Steve Sansweet of Lucasfilm
will be repeated. See Saturday at noon for details. Steve Sansweet |
CC-A1 |
| 2:00 pm |
|
Theramin concert by Waveform,
before their panel discussion on early electronic music |
CC-Concourse Stage |
| 2:00 pm
|
| "A Chinese Odyssey I: Pandora's Box" |
H-Avila A |
| 2:00-4:00 PM |
|
James White Book Launch Reception(474) A Party sponsored by Tor Books and NESFA Press
to celebrate the release of the
newest Sector General novel, "The Galactic Gourmet," from Tor
Books; and "The White Papers," a limited edition
book containing a collection of stories -- both professional and fannish
-- from L.A.con III's writer Guest of Honor James White, as well as reference
material about his works. Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Teresa B. Nielsen Hayden,
Bruce E. Pelz, James White, Ben Yalow |
H-Huntington |
| 2:00 pm |
"Middle Earth" Regular Tournament, Multiplayer |
M-Grand Blrm F |
| 2:00 pm |
Kaffeeklatsch(475) Michael F. Flynn, David Gerrold, Diana L. Paxson |
M-Orange Co. 1 |
| 2:00 pm |
Kaffeeklatsch(476) Emma Bull, Jack Cohen, Brett Glass |
M-Orange Co. 2 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Buzz Aldrin Q and A(477) The second man on the Moon will give a talk and answer questions from the
audience. Buzz Aldrin, John Barnes, Betsy Mitchell |
CC-A9 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Voyage of the Bassett: The Art of James Christensen(478) Take a look at the new book of the work of fantasy artist James Christensen,
debuting at this convention. James C. Christensen |
CC-A16 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Novelizations and Spin-offs: Do They Have A Life Of Their Own?(479) Writers who have adapted works from TV and Film discuss the process of
going from screen to the printed page and why novelizations and spin-off
books are so popular. Aaron Allston, Kevin J. Anderson, A. C. Crispin,
Esther M. Friesner, Karen Haber, John Vornholt |
CC-B2 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Science Fiction and Fantasy In Animation(480) Fantasy and science fiction have long been staples of animation, even when
they weren't in favor for live-action. Why? And how come more of it isn't
better? How can the level be improved? What makes animation good? J.
Larry Carroll, Larry DiTillio, Ted Elliot, Shari Goodhartz, Randy Lofficier,
Christy Marx |
CC-C1 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Filmmaking: The Process(481) A lot has to happen before a film is ready for showing. What is the actual
filmmaking process that transforms a vague idea into a finished blockbuster?
Michael Engelberg, M.D., Gary Kurtz, Charles M. Lippincott |
CC-C2 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Running Conventions -- Why Do You Do It?(482) It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it. And if they didn't, we
wouldn't be here. But why do they do it? It can't be the money. There
isn't any. Come see con runners from around the country fumble for an
answer. Fiona Anderson, Rick Katze, Edward Kramer, John Lorentz, Christian
McGuire, John G. Rogers |
CC-C3 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Twenty Years Of Worldcon Organizing(483) How has Worldcon bidding and organizing changed over the last 20 years?
A Few Good SMOFs -- recent Worldcon chairs -- discuss the past and make
predictions for the future with a moderator who has worked on the committee
of more Worldcons than most people have attended. Vince Docherty, John
Foyster, Mike Glyer, John Mansfield, Kees Van Toorn, Ben Yalow |
CC-C3 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Fantasy -- How Can It Be Good?(484) To a lot of hard SF readers, fantasy stories are those where the authors
don't have to be consistent -- it works because it's magic. But good fantasy
is consistent, within each world's own rules. What are the rules and the
restrictions for writing a "good" fantasy. Glen Cook, Cheryl Franklin,
P. C. Hodgell, Melanie Rawn, Robert Silverberg |
CC-C4 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| DC/Helix: SF Comics Enter The 21st Century(485) DC Comics Editor Stuart Moore and Director - Direct Market Sales Bob Wayne
present HELIX, a new line of cutting-edge science fiction comic books written
and drawn by top talent from the world of comics and prose sf. The panel
will feature previews of upcoming projects, information on current releases,
and plans for the future. Sample HELIX comics will be given away to all
attendees. Stuart Moore, Bob Wayne |
CC-C5 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| It Crawled Out Of The Slush Pile(486) Editors share their "favorite" stories of manuscripts that were a triumph
of hope over talent. Ginjer Buchanan, Martin H. Greenberg, Stanley Schmidt,
Becky Thomson |
CC-C6 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| La Cage Aux Fans(487) Gays have been around forever. It goes without saying, then, that they've
always been a part of Fandom. How has fannish life changed over the years
for Gay Fans and what's it like now? John Collins Attwood, Carl L. Cipra,
Tom Digby, Thomas MacLaney, Cecil L. Young |
CC-C7 |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Docent Tour: The Costume Exhibit(488) This version of the Costume Exhibit docent tour is recommended for the
visually impaired and other handicapped attendees. After the regular tour
is over, the handicapped will be allowed past the barrier and allowed to
look close and touch. Cat Devereaux |
CC-Concourse |
| 2:30-3:15 PM
|
| Reading:
Hal Clement(498) Hal Clement |
CC-A11 |
| 2:30-3:15 PM
|
| Reading:
Jack L. Chalker(499) Jack L. Chalker |
CC-A14 |
| 2:30 PM |
Autographs(500) Lisa Morton, Pat Murphy, Vera Nazarian, Janny Wurts |
CC-Autographs 1 |
| 2:30 PM |
Autographs(500) Robert H. Justman, Herbert F. Solow, Yvonne Fern Solow |
CC-Autographs 2 |
| 2:30 PM |
Advanced Armor Making(489) Advanced uses of fiberglass for developing costume armor. Highly complex
projects will be discussed along with a more in-depth look at the use of
polyester resins and epoxies. Fyberdyne Laboratories |
H-Coronado |
| 2:30 PM |
Dress Up Craft Cavalcade(490) Dress Up with the Costumer's Resistance! Bridget Landry |
H-Monterey |
| 2:30 PM
|
| Science Fiction Poetry Gathering(491) SF Poets! Bring your pentameters and take the measure of your fellow poets
and their works. A discussion and reading session. |
H-Pacific A |
| 2:30 PM |
Reptile Fandom(492) Anthropomorphics covers it all, and that includes the scaley ones, be they
modern reptiles, ancient dinosaurs, or mythical dragons. Bob Eggleton,
Robert J. Sawyer |
H-Palisades |
| 2:30 PM |
Club Sing Along With Windbourne(493) Join these legendary folk singers and song meisters in an hour of tuneful
delights. Windbourne |
H-Salinas |
| 2:30 PM |
Make-Up - See The Art Of Transformation(494) Watch the process of transformation as make-up masters transform an actor
into an alien being before your eyes! Marti Acker, Kim Leigh, Tao Will |
H-Sunset |
| 2:30 PM
|
| General Technics Gathering(495) General Technics is a loose organization of fen interested in do-it-yourself
technology. This meeting is open to all. Bill Higgins |
M-Grand Blrm A-B |
| 2:30 PM |
"Ring of Truth"(496) Warships of the Romulans, Klingons, and Federation are being destroyed.
Is there a new threat or has one developed a new technology to conquer
the others? Virtuality Game System. Jonathan Albin, Tracy Johnson, Dave
Petersen |
M-Grand Blrm G |
| 2:30 PM |
What's Happening In The Industry - Paper Games?(497) Upcoming news of developments in the paper game industry. Steve Peterson |
M-Grand Blrm K |
| 3:00 pm |
"Mythos" Tournament, Multiplayer |
M-Grand Blrm F |
| 3:00 pm |
Discussion Groups |
M-Orange Co. 1-2 |
| 3:00 pm
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| The Island of Dr. Moreau: A Preview(501) A discussion of the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells classic novel with
special guests director John Frankenheimer, star Ron Perlman, makeup effects
legend Stan Winston, and Digital Domain's Kevin Mack and others. Jeff
Walker |
CC-A1 |
| 3:00 pm
|
| Author's Choice Film Intro: Moon Zero Two(502) Vernor Vinge |
H-Carmel |
| 3:00 pm |
Kaffeeklatsch(503) Jeanne Robinson, Spider Robinson |
M-Orange Co. 1 |
| 3:00 pm |
Kaffeeklatsch(504) Luise Perenne, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro |
M-Orange Co. 2 |
| 3:15-4:00 PM
|
| Reading:
Kevin O'Donnell(505) Kevin O'Donnell |
CC-A11 |
| 3:15-4:00 PM
|
| Reading:
Victor Koman(506) Victor Koman |
CC-A14 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Debate: Is There A God?(529) Ross Pavlac, J. Michael Straczynski |
CC-A9 |
| 4:00-4:45 PM
|
| Reading:
Greg Bear(532) Greg Bear |
CC-A11 |
| 4:00-4:45 PM
|
| Reading:
Roger MacBride Allen(533) Roger MacBride Allen |
CC-A14 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Japanese Mystic Fantasy(509) A discussion on the use of historic fantasy, myths, horror, folktales,
and weird and supernatural stories in modern Japanese genre fiction. Toshikazu
Kado, Keiji Kadota, Masahiro Maeno, Nozomi Ochiai |
CC-A16 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| The Mainstreaming Of SF: Phoenix Press Showcase(510) A new publishing imprint, Phoenix Press, with award-winning Hugo-nominated
editor David Hartwell at the helm, is going to be taking classic genre
novels and have them rewritten by best-selling mainstream authors in order
to open them up to a broader market. Already on their schedule, they have
Mickey Spillane taking on The Demolished Man and Jackie Collins rewriting
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. David G. Hartwell |
CC-B2 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Art Direction For Movies and TV(511) Art Directors and Production Designers have to take today and make it look
like tomorrow. And they have to make here look like Mars. How do they
work their magic? Richard James |
CC-B3 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Does Hard SF Have To Be Dry?(512) Some people feel that "seeing all the rivets" is what makes science fiction
good. But does it make Hard SF toostiff? Are there interesting characters
in Hard SF books? Can they have the action of an old-fashioned sword-and-starship
swashbuckler and still be good? If you think hard sf is toodry, come
hear about what you're missing. Gregory Benford, John G. Cramer, Stanley
Schmidt, Robert Silverberg, John E. Stith |
CC-B4 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| The Influence Of Editors On The SF Field(513) Do editors publish what the readers want to buy or does the field reflect
the editors' tastes? John R. Douglas, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Kristine
Kathryn Rusch |
CC-C1 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Future Space: New NASA Initiatives For The 21st Century(514) Current planned, and proposed space science, applications, and transportation
missions being undertaken by NASA. DJ Byrne, Robert Cesarone, Robert B.
Gounley, Les Johnson, Dr. Joel C. Sercel |
CC-C2 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Theremin Demonstration and Slide Show(515) A hands-on demonstration of the most science fictional musical instrument
of all time, the Theremin, along with a discussion of its history and where
it's been used (including all of the science fiction films). Mark Segal |
CC-C3 |
| 4:00 PM |
|
Why Is Fandom So White?(516) An exploration of minorities in Science Fiction Fandom and why there aren't
more of them. Fred Duarte, Kenne Estes, John Hertz, Bradford Lyau, Ken
Porter |
CC-C4 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Star Trek: A History(517) Worldcon welcomes the former head of Desilu and Paramount (the man who
hired Gene Roddenberry), the former producer of "Star Trek" and "Star Trek:
The Next Generation," and the author of "Gene Roddenberry: The Last Conversation,"
as they discuss the genesis history of science fiction's longest enduring
television series. Robert H. Justman, Hebert F. Solow, Yvonne Fern Solow |
CC-C6 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Fannish Trivia Quiz(518) The best questions from three years of convention quiz games will be combined
for this clash of the most trivial minds in attendance at Worldcon. Topics
will range from works by L.A.con III Guests of Honor to classic media and
written SF and fannish culture, with a special emphasis on everyone's favorite
category, Giant Rubber Monsters. Prizes will be awarded! Andrew P. Hooper |
CC-C7 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Docent Tour: The Fan History Exhibits(527) Joyce Scrivner |
CC-Concourse |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Docent Tour: The Japanese Fandom Exhibits(528) Takumi Shibano |
CC-Concourse |
| 4:00 PM |
Autographs(534) David Brin, A. C. Crispin, John DeChancie |
CC-Autographs 1 |
| 4:00 PM |
Autographs(534) Buzz Aldrin, John Shirley |
CC-Autographs 2 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| "A Chinese Odyssey II: Cinderella" |
H-Avila A |
| 4:00 PM |
Art Show Auction(508) The big event for the Art Show this weekend is, of course, the Auction.
Come join us as we send tons of pieces of art to auction. Remember to
get your bidder numbers, and to make certain you bid on artwork in the
Art Show. For more details, see the Art Show in the Hilton's California
Room. |
H-California A |
| 4:00 PM |
Wings(519) The terrors and rewards of putting wings on your costume, plus handy tips
on how to make wings, wear them, and survive the experience. Gary Anderson,
Joy Day, Kelly Turner, Gail Woffenden-Streib |
H-Coronado |
| 4:00 - 6:00 pm |
fwa annish; Robert Lichtman |
H-Huntington |
| 4:00 PM |
Calligraphy Craft Cavalcade(520) Try your hand at an ancient art! Make scrolls and write beautiful letters. |
H-Monterey |
| 4:00 PM |
Feline Fandom (Discussion Group)(521) What is it about fandom and domestic cats? Does it also apply to lions
and tigers? Drop in and maybe we can figure it out. |
H-Palisades |
| 4:00 PM |
Fannish P(h)ictionary: Artists In Action(522) See how the artistic mind reallyworks at this cartoonist jam. Alexis
A. Gilliland, Teddy Harvia, Craig Hilton, William Rotsler, Stu Shiffman |
H-Palos Verdes |
| 4:00 PM |
Meet And Greet Animation Superstars!(523) Meet several of the heroines who make animation happen! The actress who
was the voice of "Babe" and writers for shows including "Jem" and "Conan"
and "Captain Simian" will honor the club with a visit. Christine Cavanaugh,
D.C. Fontana, Christy Marx |
H-Salinas |
| 4:00 PM |
Reptile Rescue - Meet A Real Dragon(524) DIscover the right way to meet and care for a Real Dragon! |
H-Sunset |
| 4:00 PM |
What's Happening in the Industry-Computer Games? |
M-Grand Blrm K |
| 4:00 PM |
Discussion Groups |
M-Orange Co. 1-2 |
| 4:00 - 8:00 pm |
Silent Death Miniatures Starfighters Demo |
M-Orange Co. 4 |
| Sunday 4:00 PM
|
| Dark Skies: A Preview Presentation, presented by Columbia Pictures Television(507) Co-creator and Executive Producer Bryce Zabel brings a preview look at
"Dark Skies," a new hour-long science fiction series from Columbia Pictures
Television debuting this Fall on NBC. The just-completed pilot will be
shown as part of the presentation. Bryce Zabel |
CC-A1 |
| 4:00 PM
|
| Golden Duck Awards Gathering(525) The Golden Duck Awards are presented for excellence in children's and young
adult science fiction and fantasy. Come hear who this year's winners are. |
M-Grand Blrm A-B |
| 4:00 PM |
What's Happening In The Industry - Computer Games?(526) News of upcoming developments in the computer game industry. Corey Cole,
Lori Ann Cole, Charles H. Weidman III |
M-Grand Blrm K |
| 4:00 PM |
Kaffeeklatsch(530) Dr. Robert L. Forward, Pat Murphy |
M-Orange Co. 1 |
| 4:00 PM |
Kaffeeklatsch(531) Robin Wayne Bailey, H. Paul Shuch |
M-Orange Co. 2 |
| 4:45-5:30 PM
|
| Reading:
Barbara Hambly(535) Barbara Hambly |
CC-A11 |
| 4:45-5:30 PM
|
| Reading:
Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury(536) Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury |
CC-A14 |
| TBA |
|
WOOF - Worldcon Order Of FaneditorsAPA collation |
| Location: TBA. |
| 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Art Show Sales |
H-California |
| 5:00 pm |
Adventurers Club Induction Ceremony(537) Our special guests bring justice, law, and order to yet another universe
as they transport back Dr. Carbuncle and the collared culprits! Thanks
to your efforts, the parts of the Time Scepter have been found! Club members
new and old vote for Curator! Janet Wilson-Anderson |
H-Salinas |
| 5:00 pm |
Character Building(538) How to make a role playing character who will be exciting to play and "the
character every other player wants their characters to run with." Sean
Patrick Fannon, Shannon Maguire, Michael A. Stackpole |
M-Grand Blrm K |
| 5:00 pm |
Kaffeeklatsch(539) Shari Goodhartz, Jacqueline Lichtenberg |
M-Orange Co. 1 |
| 5:00 pm |
Kaffeeklatsch(540) Victor Koman, Will Shetterly |
M-Orange Co. 2 |
| 5:00 pm |
"Galactic Empires" Dueling Tournament, One on One. |
M-Grand Blrm F |
| 5:00 pm |
Character Building |
M-Grand Blrm K |
| 5:00 pm |
Discussion Groups |
M-Orange Co. 1-2 |
| 5:30 PM
|
| Book Exhibit Raffle(541) All of the books on display in the Book Exhibit will be raffled off (in
lots worth $100 each or more) with proceeds going to pro-literacy charities
RIF (Reading is FUNdamental) and Literacy Volunteers of America. Come
see if you've won. And see what we do to Seth Breidbart if he does. (Tickets
must be present to win). Craig Miller |
CC-B2 |
| 5:30 PM
|
| Writing SF For Television and Movies(542) Script writing is whole different medium from writing novels and short
stories. How is it different from writing prose? And what's it like working
in television and the movies? J. Larry Carroll, Michael Cassutt, Lee
Goldberg, George R.R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Marv Wolfman |
CC-B3 |
| 5:30 PM
|
| Where Do Militias Lead?(543) SF fans like to think of themselves as rebels and they like to read stories
of people who are the same. But are Gordon Dickson's Dorsai and S.M. Stirling's
Draka just a natural extension of today's militias? What about Heinlein's
Farnhams Freehold? Are these militiamen the reality? Richard McEnroe,
G. David Nordley, Jerry Pournelle, S.M. Stirling |
CC-B4 |
| 5:30 PM
|
| Writers and Illustrators Of The Future(544) The Writers of the Future contest has been going on for several years and
many budding SF and fantasy writers have entered, won, and gone on to make
professional sales. Now there's a new contest for Illustrators. How do
go about entering these contests and why should you enter? Kevin J. Anderson,
Bob Eggleton, Frank Kelly Freas, Laura B. Kelly Freas, Arlene C. Harris,
Frederik Pohl, Dave Wolverton |
CC-C2 |
| 5:30 PM
|
| Why Is Science Fiction So White?(545) An exploration of minorities in Science Fiction, both among the writers
and their characters. Steven Barnes, Cecilia Tan, William F. Wu, Doselle
Young |
CC-C4 |
| 5:30 PM
|
| Creating Language(546) Language and culture are linked. What concepts need words? How does the
environment affect the language? Carol Emshwiller, Sheila Finch, Lorien
Gray, Jean Lorrah, Wil McCarthy |
CC-C5 |
| 5:30 PM
|
| Out Of This World Mysteries(547) Science Fiction and Fantasy writers like Poul Anderson and Stephen Donaldson
have written mainstream mystery novels. Larry Niven, Hal Clement and George
Alec Effinger have combined the genres. What works? What doesn't? Hal
Clement, Laura Francos, Peter J. Heck, Sharan Newman, Larry Niven |
CC-C6 |
| 5:30-6:15 PM
|
| Reading:
Brad Linaweaver(548) Brad Linaweaver |
CC-A11 |
| 5:30-6:15 PM
|
| Reading:
James P. Blaylock(549) James P. Blaylock |
CC-A14 |
| 5:30 PM
|
| Book Exhibit DrawingSee pocket program for location.
|
| CC-Hall A |