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Continuity, Criticisms, and Captain Panaka

by: Dan Wallace

date posted: Jun 11, 2009 3:57 PM

My Panel Schedule for CONvergence Minneapolis 2009

It's almost time for CONvergence, Minneapolis' leading sci-fi convention and the event that City Pages dubbed "Best Nerd Summit."

This year's CONvergence runs from July 2-5 at the Sheraton Bloomington, and will feature guests including the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and comics creator Dwayne McDuffie.

I'm going to be appearing on the following panels over the four days. Please say hi!

Is Our President a Geek?
Thu, Jul 2, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Cabana 118
State your evidence for or against Barack Obama being one step away from cosplaying as Tuvok on the bridge of the Voyager.
Panelists: Derek Mahr, Daniel Wallace

Watchmen: The Movie
Friday, July 3, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Plaza 1
We know you saw it. We know Alan Moore doesn't approve. How about you?
Panelists: Jim Kakalios, Joshua Lynsen, Mark Goldberg, Daniel Wallace, Romeo Azar

Smallville
Fri, Jul 3, 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Edina
A near unprecedented 9th season of Smallville is on the horizon. Tom Welling has played the Man of Steel longer than any other actor. When is he going to wear "The Suit?" What about possible spin-offs with Green Arrow, Justice League, or The Legion?
Panelists: Tony Artym, Doug Trumble, Steven Erickson, Daniel Wallace

The Marvel Masterplan
Fri, Jul 3, 8:30pm - 9:30pm, Plaza 1
With the obvious exception of "The Dark Knight, " Marvel is winning the super hero war at the box office. How does DC close the gap?
Panelists: Lars Peterson, Daniel Wallace

Fan Fiction
Fri, Jul 3, 10:00pm - 11:00pm, Bloomington
Is Fan Fiction a waste of creative ability? Is it the best thing since sliced bread? Do you invest time in reading, seeking out, or writing fanfic? Should this medium get greater respect?
Panelists: Veronica C ummer, M. K. Melin, Anna Waltz, Brett Thompson, Daniel Wallace

Justice League Past, Present and Future
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Atrium 2
From its first appearance in 1960 to its fractured present, how has the Justice League changed over time? Can its origins be traced even further back?
Panelists: Dwayne McDuffie, Daniel Wallace, Scott Jamison, Moira Cross, David Gustafson, W. Scott Patterson

The Mega Panel
Sat, Jul 4, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Edina
Looking for an alternative to the Masquerade? Join us for the returning Mega Panel - it's so broad, so deep, and so potentially controversial that it requires not one but two slots! Anything science fiction or fantasy related can and will be discussed!
Panelists: Romeo Azar (mod), Daniel Wallace, Derek Mahr, C. Robert Cargill

Epic Storyline Fatigue
Sun, Jul 5, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, Atrium 2
From Infinite Crisis to Final Crisis, 52 to Countdown, the Civil War to Secret Invasion, comic publishers feel the need to up the stakes each year with massive story arcs. Are readers becoming numb to the apocalypse-of-the-week?
Panelist: Daniel Wallace

The full CONvergence schedule can be found here.

Dan
(writing projects and current releases)

http://blogs.starwars.com/danwallace/133

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	Jedi Master Mina Another Galaxy, another time
date Posted: Jun 11, 2009 4:24 PM Smallville OK, you have my undivided attention on this one. I love Tom Welling. When is he going to wear "The Suit? ahem...I was wondering that my self. Tis a shame I won't be able to attend, but sure sounds like a lot of fun.

	Master Ki-Aaron-Mundi I was a Teenage Jedi
date Posted: Jun 11, 2009 6:51 PM Man, this sounds like a blast! Too bad I can't be there. There's actually a decent chance I'll be in the area next year, though. So I'll be looking forward to it!

	Dan Wallace Continuity, Criticisms, and Captain Panaka
date Posted: Jun 11, 2009 9:22 PM Mina, I find it hard to believe that Tom Welling has now played Clark Kent longer than any other actor, including Christopher Reeve, George Reeves, or Dean Cain! KAM, it'd be cool if you could be there next year. I'm sure I'll be participating in '10!

Jedi Master Mina
Another Galaxy, another time

date Posted: Jun 12, 2009 9:53 AM

Mina, I find it hard to believe that Tom Welling has now played Clark Kent longer than any other actor, including Christopher Reeve, George Reeves, or Dean Cain!

True, but the show has a catchy and different story arc, which I think is it's success. And just for the record, I LOVE Christopher Reeve and Dean Cain too. I have to admit my viewing habits of Smallville are inconsistent at times, mostly because I forget that it's on and the fact that I get impatient and want to see the "The Suit".

Dan Wallace
Continuity, Criticisms, and Captain Panaka

date Posted: Jun 12, 2009 1:04 PM

Mina, don't get me wrong, I think Tom's perfect in the Clark Kent role. I was just surprised when I learned that he'd been in the role for so long, considering that he usually gets ignored by the media as a Superman actor while they instead give most of their coverage to Christopher Reeve or Brandon Routh. One of the reasons, probably, is that Tom doesn't wear "the suit!"

Jedi Master Mina
Another Galaxy, another time

date Posted: Jun 12, 2009 3:07 PM

Mina, don't get me wrong, I think Tom's perfect in the Clark Kent role. I was just surprised when I learned that he'd been in the role for so long, considering that he usually gets ignored by the media as a Superman actor...

No worries or misunderstandings. I totally agree with you about Tom. Guess I should have been a little more detailed in my comment.

Tom is definitely one of the most under-rated Superman's of our time. And I agree, HE needs to wear "The Suit", so I can drool on the TV.

All kidding aside, Tom really gets dissed by the media because of the suit.

	Jedi Master Mina Another Galaxy, another time
date Posted: Jun 12, 2009 3:07 PM BTW, I'll be attending Star Wars Fan Days III this year. Hope to see you there.

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