CopperCon 27

MED/LIT - ARE FILMS HELPING OUR LITERATURE GENRE? Is the mundane interest in SF/F and comicbook hero films helping or hindering our beloved literature?
Sat 3p-4p, Suite C. Evo Terra (moderator), Michael Wentz, Mark Lund, Sue Martin

MED - BARRY BARD MEMORIAL - AT THE MOVIES. A sneak peak at trailers for brand-new movies. Plus, you'll get a chance to win FREE movie promotional material such as t-shirts, baseball caps, special posters and whatever else the studios have sent us. Thurs 8p-9p, Suite C. For Pre-Registered Members Only
Sun 10a-noon, Suite B & C. Len Berger, Craig Dyer, Richard Bolinski

MED - DORK OF THE RINGS FILM SCREENING. The story revolves around a young Throbbit, Frudo Buggins, who must stop the insidious Dork-mart corporation from taking over Muddle-earth with its endless franchises. The only way to do this is to deliver the One Ring of Circular Credit to Bank Boom to close Lord Mauron's account and stop the evil empire from spreading. Pursued by Nosedrools and Sporks, Frudo is joined by his plump companion Ham, Randolf the Wizard, Gimpi the Dweeb, Legoblocks the Elfis, Arogant the Rangler, Princess Femowen and the annoying creature Scrottum.
100-minute screening.
Thurs 7p-9p, Suite E.
Sun noon-2p, Suite E.

MED - DR WHO AND ITS SPINOFFS. Join us for a discussion of the latest Series of Doctor Who and its first-ever Spinoffs: Torchwood starring John Barrowman ("Capt. Jack Harkness") that premieres on BBC America the weekend of CopperCon. Also, Sarah Jane Smith returns in her own series - The Sarah Jane Adventures. All are produced by the same people who brought you the New Doctor Who.
Fri 5p-6p, Suite D. John Wheeler

MED - EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW, I LEARNED FROM BATMAN. An examination of the old TV show, the animated series and all the films. Which kind of Batman fan are you? Can one love both the old TV show and the new films or is that two different groups of fans?
Fri 3p-4p, Suite B. David Lee Summers (moderator), Brian Duncan

MED - EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW, I LEARNED FROM BSG. A discussion of the impact that Battlestar Galactica has had on your life perspectives. Are there still valuable lessons to be learned?
Fri 6p-7p, Suite E. Lee Whiteside (moderator), Summer Brooks, Mark Lund, Mark Horning

MED - EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW, I LEARNED FROM X-FILES. Is the cult dead? Do we still need Mulder and Scully in our lives or have we outgrown them? Can we give up the Lone Gunmen?
Fri 4p-5p, Suite A. Michael Contos, Dawn Grigsby

MED/LIT - FEMALE ARCHETYPES IN LITERATURE & FILM. There are eight female archetypes that have been defined. We'll discuss each with examples in print and movies. What was Ripley in Alien? Or Summer in Serenity? How many did Heinlein use? Do women writers use them differently than male writers?
Sat 930-1030p, Suite E. Tisha McGovern(moderator), David Lee Summers, Michelle Welch

MED - FILM MUSIC BEFORE STAR WARS. You mean there was actually music in movies before SW? Come listen to a sampling of the great masters of fantastic music, from Max Steiner to Jerry Goldsmith.
Sat 5p-6p, Suite D. Ray Worley {moderator}, Sarah Clemens

MED - "FIRST WORLD" SPECIAL SCREENING. A short film based on a feature-length screenplay, soon to be in development. NASA discovers an advanced civilization on the Moon in the 1960's and the Apollo mission photos were faked. In 2018, the Chinese are posed to make their first manned mission to the Moon. What does this civilization represent? Who knows about its existence? What is their mission on Earth? And to what lengths will some go to protect Earth and our way of life? The Producer/Writer will be on hand to introduce the film and take Q&A afterwards.
Sat 10a-11a, Suite E. Mark Lund

MED - SCI FI JEOPARDY. Test your knowledge of scifi trivia in a fun filled audience participation contest presented by the United Federation of Phoenix.
Fri 930p-mid, Ste. C. Lee Whiteside, Dave Williams, John Wheeler, Jim Strait.

MED - STAR TREK: THE CONTINUING JOURNEY. This panel will discuss the whole of the Star Trek franchise, where Star Trek has been, and where it is going. Is Star Trek still relevant in our post-9/11 world? By CopperCon we might know the cast of J.J. Abram's "Star Trek XI", too, so there should be plenty to talk about.
Sun noon-1p, Ventanas Room . Jacqueline Lichtenberg (moderator), Lee Whiteside, David A. Williams.

MED - STAR TREK: TNG 20TH ANNIVERSARY. This fall marks the 20th anniversary of the premiere of "Star Trek: The Next Generation", which gave birth to the modern Trek franchise. Join a panel of experts to discuss the show (and its movies), and its impact on the world.
Sat 1p-2p, Suite B. David A. Williams (moderator), Sarah Clemens, Lee Whiteside

MED - STAR TREK: THE WRATH OF KHAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY. Twenty-five years ago vengence was served on Kirk and crew by genetic superman Khan Noonian Singh using the Genesis device. Join a panel of experts to discuss the movie that enabled a life for Star Trek beyond TOS, the movie commonly regarded as the fan favorite, best Trek movie of them all!
Fri 8p-9p, Ste. C. David A. Williams (moderator), Annette Sexton-Ruiz

MED - STOP-MOTION FILM TECHNIQUE. Discussion on the technique of stop-motion photography. Examples from the works of the great stop-motion animator, Ray Harryhausen, and his predecessor, Willis O'Brien. Discussion on realism of dinosaurs in film and literature.
Fri 5p-6p, Suite C. David N. Brown

MED - STRONG WOMEN IN FILM. Did Joss Whedon blaze a new trail with his string of strong, sexy, smart women? But is it just fandom who appreciates this kind of female archetype or does the rest of America and the world also want her?
Sat 2p-3p, Suite C. Will Shetterly (moderator), Lee Hogan, Emma Bull

MED/LIT - THE CHANGING FACE OF VAMPIRISM. Once they were dread avatars of disease -- now they make good dates. Is anyone scared any more? Why do vampires mean something different now?
Sat 11a-noon, Suite B. Charlaine Harris (moderator), Will Shetterly, Kelly Heckart

MED/LIT - THE HARRY POTTER PHENOMENON. Why does it succeed on such a stupendous worldwide scale? How does it appeal to so many age groups? Will it outlast a generation?
Fri 4p-5p, Suite E. Michael Wentz (moderator), Matthew Peterson, Bennie Grezlik

MED - TUBE TALK w/Lee Whiteside. What's new in science fiction & fantasy TV. Are any of the new shows worth catching? What's up with the remake of BionicWoman, the new Vampire show Moonlight, and when will we see more Battlestar Galactica? These questions and more will be answered.
Sat 10a-1130a, Suite C. Lee Whiteside

	Media (all information is subject to change at any time up to, during and even after the convention& ) Updated 08/27/2007 NOTE: Thursday programming is for pre-registered members ONLY
	MED/LIT - ARE FILMS HELPING OUR LITERATURE GENRE? Is the mundane interest in SF/F and comicbook hero films helping or hindering our beloved literature? Sat 3p-4p, Suite C. Evo Terra (moderator), Michael Wentz, Mark Lund, Sue Martin MED - BARRY BARD MEMORIAL - AT THE MOVIES. A sneak peak at trailers for brand-new movies. Plus, you'll get a chance to win FREE movie promotional material such as t-shirts, baseball caps, special posters and whatever else the studios have sent us. Thurs 8p-9p, Suite C. For Pre-Registered Members Only Sun 10a-noon, Suite B & C. Len Berger, Craig Dyer, Richard Bolinski MED - DORK OF THE RINGS FILM SCREENING. The story revolves around a young Throbbit, Frudo Buggins, who must stop the insidious Dork-mart corporation from taking over Muddle-earth with its endless franchises. The only way to do this is to deliver the One Ring of Circular Credit to Bank Boom to close Lord Mauron's account and stop the evil empire from spreading. Pursued by Nosedrools and Sporks, Frudo is joined by his plump companion Ham, Randolf the Wizard, Gimpi the Dweeb, Legoblocks the Elfis, Arogant the Rangler, Princess Femowen and the annoying creature Scrottum. 100-minute screening. Thurs 7p-9p, Suite E. Sun noon-2p, Suite E. MED - DR WHO AND ITS SPINOFFS. Join us for a discussion of the latest Series of Doctor Who and its first-ever Spinoffs: Torchwood starring John Barrowman ("Capt. Jack Harkness") that premieres on BBC America the weekend of CopperCon. Also, Sarah Jane Smith returns in her own series - The Sarah Jane Adventures. All are produced by the same people who brought you the New Doctor Who. Fri 5p-6p, Suite D. John Wheeler MED - EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW, I LEARNED FROM BATMAN. An examination of the old TV show, the animated series and all the films. Which kind of Batman fan are you? Can one love both the old TV show and the new films or is that two different groups of fans? Fri 3p-4p, Suite B. David Lee Summers (moderator), Brian Duncan MED - EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW, I LEARNED FROM BSG. A discussion of the impact that Battlestar Galactica has had on your life perspectives. Are there still valuable lessons to be learned? Fri 6p-7p, Suite E. Lee Whiteside (moderator), Summer Brooks, Mark Lund, Mark Horning MED - EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW, I LEARNED FROM X-FILES. Is the cult dead? Do we still need Mulder and Scully in our lives or have we outgrown them? Can we give up the Lone Gunmen? Fri 4p-5p, Suite A. Michael Contos, Dawn Grigsby MED/LIT - FEMALE ARCHETYPES IN LITERATURE & FILM. There are eight female archetypes that have been defined. We'll discuss each with examples in print and movies. What was Ripley in Alien? Or Summer in Serenity? How many did Heinlein use? Do women writers use them differently than male writers? Sat 930-1030p, Suite E. Tisha McGovern(moderator), David Lee Summers, Michelle Welch MED - FILM MUSIC BEFORE STAR WARS. You mean there was actually music in movies before SW? Come listen to a sampling of the great masters of fantastic music, from Max Steiner to Jerry Goldsmith. Sat 5p-6p, Suite D. Ray Worley {moderator}, Sarah Clemens MED - "FIRST WORLD" SPECIAL SCREENING. A short film based on a feature-length screenplay, soon to be in development. NASA discovers an advanced civilization on the Moon in the 1960's and the Apollo mission photos were faked. In 2018, the Chinese are posed to make their first manned mission to the Moon. What does this civilization represent? Who knows about its existence? What is their mission on Earth? And to what lengths will some go to protect Earth and our way of life? The Producer/Writer will be on hand to introduce the film and take Q&A afterwards. Sat 10a-11a, Suite E. Mark Lund MED - SCI FI JEOPARDY. Test your knowledge of scifi trivia in a fun filled audience participation contest presented by the United Federation of Phoenix. Fri 930p-mid, Ste. C. Lee Whiteside, Dave Williams, John Wheeler, Jim Strait. MED - STAR TREK: THE CONTINUING JOURNEY. This panel will discuss the whole of the Star Trek franchise, where Star Trek has been, and where it is going. Is Star Trek still relevant in our post-9/11 world? By CopperCon we might know the cast of J.J. Abram's "Star Trek XI", too, so there should be plenty to talk about. Sun noon-1p, Ventanas Room . Jacqueline Lichtenberg (moderator), Lee Whiteside, David A. Williams. MED - STAR TREK: TNG 20TH ANNIVERSARY. This fall marks the 20th anniversary of the premiere of "Star Trek: The Next Generation", which gave birth to the modern Trek franchise. Join a panel of experts to discuss the show (and its movies), and its impact on the world. Sat 1p-2p, Suite B. David A. Williams (moderator), Sarah Clemens, Lee Whiteside MED - STAR TREK: THE WRATH OF KHAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY. Twenty-five years ago vengence was served on Kirk and crew by genetic superman Khan Noonian Singh using the Genesis device. Join a panel of experts to discuss the movie that enabled a life for Star Trek beyond TOS, the movie commonly regarded as the fan favorite, best Trek movie of them all! Fri 8p-9p, Ste. C. David A. Williams (moderator), Annette Sexton-Ruiz MED - STOP-MOTION FILM TECHNIQUE. Discussion on the technique of stop-motion photography. Examples from the works of the great stop-motion animator, Ray Harryhausen, and his predecessor, Willis O'Brien. Discussion on realism of dinosaurs in film and literature. Fri 5p-6p, Suite C. David N. Brown MED - STRONG WOMEN IN FILM. Did Joss Whedon blaze a new trail with his string of strong, sexy, smart women? But is it just fandom who appreciates this kind of female archetype or does the rest of America and the world also want her? Sat 2p-3p, Suite C. Will Shetterly (moderator), Lee Hogan, Emma Bull MED/LIT - THE CHANGING FACE OF VAMPIRISM. Once they were dread avatars of disease -- now they make good dates. Is anyone scared any more? Why do vampires mean something different now? Sat 11a-noon, Suite B. Charlaine Harris (moderator), Will Shetterly, Kelly Heckart MED/LIT - THE HARRY POTTER PHENOMENON. Why does it succeed on such a stupendous worldwide scale? How does it appeal to so many age groups? Will it outlast a generation? Fri 4p-5p, Suite E. Michael Wentz (moderator), Matthew Peterson, Bennie Grezlik MED - TUBE TALK w/Lee Whiteside. What's new in science fiction & fantasy TV. Are any of the new shows worth catching? What's up with the remake of BionicWoman, the new Vampire show Moonlight, and when will we see more Battlestar Galactica? These questions and more will be answered. Sat 10a-1130a, Suite C. Lee Whiteside
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