Post by Extremis on Aug 16, 2012 21:39:10 GMT -5
DRAGON*CON 2012
>Posted by Laura of SaveOurSeeker.com on Aug. 7th/2012:
It's official! Our fan table at DragonCon is confirmed.
This post will be updated continuously as we get more information.
Below is a DRAFT summary of all the activities we're planning.
Please get involved in one of the following if you're attending DragonCon:
Fan Table
Friday, August 31st to Monday, Sept. 3rd, 10am - 8pm
We're back at the Hyatt Hotel, near the Art Show as last year.
Schedule:
Friday 2 - 7 P.M.
Saturday 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Sunday 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Monday 10 A. M. – 2 P.M.
At the fan table, the goal is to promote 'Legend of the Seeker' and Terry Goodkind books.
We'll distribute flyers and giveaways, show the DVDs, fundraise, and run daily contests with very cool prizes.
Volunteer sign-up sheet
(please sign up directly on the google docs spreadsheet)
docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqfHGJsENylOdFJWV2JZYWVzTFZXZ2lSamZ2a0NwYVE#gid=0
Cosplay Photo Shoot
Friday, August 31st, 11:30 pm, Marriott, 10th floor
Join for a group photo. No need to RSVP.
Costume Parade Group
Saturday, Sept. 1st, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Seeker costume parade RSVP on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/groups/260181634013122/doc/260197944011491/
(click on the "Edit Doc" on top of the page).
--You can also reply to one of Lori Wilson's posts, letting her know that you'll be participating in the Costume Parade here:
www.facebook.com/groups/260181634013122/permalink/455121967852420/ and/or here:
www.facebook.com/groups/260181634013122/permalink/455901901107760/
A Second Photo Shoot with a Professional Photographer will take place After the Costume Parade -
approximately 11:30AM to 12:30PM, on Saturday, Sept. 1st/2012, depending on the parade
--Information about this 2nd photo shoot
www.facebook.com/groups/260181634013122/doc/456803081017642/
PANELS
[DRAGONCON SCHEDULE CHANGE]
"Seeking Goodkind" panel moved from Saturday 9/1 to Sunday 9/2, 8:30pm Greenbriar conference room (Hyatt)
"Seeking Goodkind":
Sunday, Sept. 2nd, 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Hyatt, Greenbriar conference room.
14 novels, 26+ millions books sold worldwide, international fame, and New York Times Bestseller author. What is it about Terry Goodkind’s fantasy novels that continue to inspire and make us want more? Please join a lively discussion.
“Seeker: The Legend Continues to Grow”
Sunday, Sept. 2nd, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Marriott, A704, Atrium Level
'Legend of the Seeker' continues to grow in popularity, so whether you're a long time fan, or new to the show, come hear us explore what makes this show special.
NOTE: panels times & dates are subject to change.
For questions and comments, please contact me via email at anytime. Thank you.
( laura@saveourseeker.com )
See you at Dragon*Con!" ;D
Useful Links:
* Legend of the Seeker Group at Dragon*Con 2012 Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/260181634013122/
* Dragon*Con Website:
dragoncon.org/index.php
* Photo-op info with John Rhys-Davies: (aka Panis Rahl):
www.craigdamon.com/PhotosWithTheStars/dragoncon/#ecwid:category=0&mode=product&product=12156149
*Craig Parker will be attending:
dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=998
* Daily Dragon Website:
dailydragon.dragoncon.org/
* Dragon*Con 2011 forum thread
kahlanrichardlots.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=s3&action=display&thread=4040
* Official SaveOurSeeker Twitter:
twitter.com/SaveOurSeeker
p.s. Here are the DragonCon 2011 highlights:
* An estimated 700 attendees stopped by the Fan Table during the four days of the convention.
* 514 (total) Save Our Seeker postcards were mailed to BBC, The CW and Netflix to request a third season or mini-series of 'Legend of the Seeker'.
* Hundreds of flyers and The Omen Machine bookmarks distributed at the fan table, during the panels and the ConSuite party.
* 30+ contest winners took home an Omen Machine hat or playing cards.
* 90+ fans packed a standing room only for the “Seeking Goodkind” panel. Recording available at theseekercast.com/HC
* 150+ fans at the "Seeker: Quest for Fantasy" panel. Recording available at: www.theseekercast.com/2011/09/the-seeker-cast-50-seeker-quest-for-fantasy-panel-from-dragoncon-2011/
* 40+ Seeker fans in costume at the group photo shoot and 15+ marched during the traditional DragonCon Costume Parade
* DragonCon fan video recap:
* MUST SEE: Save Our Seeker Pass It On video,
* Fan article on CNN iReport:
ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-668047
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