CONvergence Panels
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michaeldthomasFor those of you who care about such things, here are our preliminary panels at CONvergence:
Doctor Who by Decade: The Sixties
Covering the 1960's era Dr. Who, this is the first in a series of four panels exploring the rich and varied history of the classic British science-fiction series, focusing on the Hartnell and Troughton eras.
Ben Ellis, Steven Manfred, Michael Scott Shappe, Michael D. Thomas
The "Geek" as an Ensemble Character
Wesley. Hiro. Chuck. Hurley. Willow. They are all geeks. Is it now a staple of ensemble series, books, or movies to include a geek or nerd character? How do we feel about this increased representation? What is stereotypical and what do the writers get right?
Cabell Gathman, Michael D. Thomas
Care and Feeding of Your Home Library
What are your collecting habits when it comes to books? Do you buy a lot of books or borrow them from the library? What makes you decide to purchase a book? How do you store or display your collection?
Jenni Klumpp, Kelly McCullough, Juanita Nesbitt, Lynne Thomas
Doctor Who: Series Four
This panel discusses Donna Noble's year aboard the TARDIS and will contain spoilers and speculation around Series Four of Doctor Who and beyond. Also, what can we look forward to during the "gap year?"
Michael Lee, Steven Manfred, Kelly McCullough, Lynne Thomas
Torchwood
Beyond the government, yada yada yada. Basically, this is an hour long opportunity to squee over Ianto, Captain Jack, and Captain John. Oh and talk about how much an improvement the second series was over the first as well.
Christa Dickson, James Gottfried, Mara Kapp, Lynne Thomas, Dayna Jean Wolter
Renaissance of Buffy & Angel
It's time to revisit the epic saga of Buffy and Angel. All 254 episodes of it and how it's continuing thanks to comic books and novels.
Jerrod Balzer, Christa Dickson, Philip Kaveny, Lars Pearson, Michael D. Thomas
What Does Franchise Continuity Mean to You?
Continuity, or what is canon, is a very personal thing. Which Buffy Season 8 do you count - the comic version, the novels, or both? Do you consider animated Trek the last two years of the 5-year mission? Where do Doctor Who audios fit in? What about the Babylon 5 comic books or Star Wars video games? Or does it even matter at all? Remember - no one is "right" or "wrong" - come and share some of your more inventive and interesting canon theories in this respectful round-table discussion.
Dave Benhart, Christopher Jones, Michael Lee, Michael D. Thomas
The Good, the Bad, and the *SHUSH*!
How accurately have librarians been portrayed in books, comics, television, and movies? Meet some real-life librarians and get their take on popular culture's interpretation of their livelihood.
Jenni Klumpp, Kevin McIntyre, Greg Prickman, Lynne Thomas, Jody Wurl
Doctor Who by Decade: The Eighties
Covering the 1980's era Dr. Who, this is the third in a series of four panels exploring the rich and varied history of the classic British science-fiction series, focusing on the Davison, C. Baker, and McCoy eras. It probably would have been easier to say the JNT era, huh?
Michael Lee, Lars Pearson, Michael Scott Shappe, Michael D. Thomas
Sarah Jane Adventures
It may be the least talked about/acknowledged of the current run of Doctor Who spin-offs, but it's definitely worth discussion. Is The Sarah Jane Adventures far better than it has any right to be?
Steven Manfred, Lynne Thomas, Michael D. Thomas
The Venture Bros.
How can one single animated series be so awesome? Discuss before the Monarch brings furious anger down upon you! Maybe we'll even figure out all the hidden secrets of Dr. Girlfriend while we're at it.
Chris Pasquarette, Michael D. Thomas
Doctor Who by Decade: The Nineties
Covering the 1990's era Dr. Who, this is the fourth in a series of four panels exploring the rich and varied history of the classic British science-fiction series, focusing on the expanded universe (audios, books, comics) and the 1996 McGann TV Movie.
Lars Pearson, Michael D. Thomas
Meet a Librarian!
We've managed to round up a few librarians to answer your questions about the profession. What's the day-to-day grind like? If you are interested in becoming a librarian or just learning about the occupation, this panel is for you!
Jenni Klumpp, Rebecca Marjesdatter, Kevin McIntyre, Greg Prickman, Lynne Thomas
I am very excited about these panels. It’s a great mix of topics, and lots of our friends are fellow panelists.
Doctor Who by Decade: The Sixties
Covering the 1960's era Dr. Who, this is the first in a series of four panels exploring the rich and varied history of the classic British science-fiction series, focusing on the Hartnell and Troughton eras.
Ben Ellis, Steven Manfred, Michael Scott Shappe, Michael D. Thomas
The "Geek" as an Ensemble Character
Wesley. Hiro. Chuck. Hurley. Willow. They are all geeks. Is it now a staple of ensemble series, books, or movies to include a geek or nerd character? How do we feel about this increased representation? What is stereotypical and what do the writers get right?
Cabell Gathman, Michael D. Thomas
Care and Feeding of Your Home Library
What are your collecting habits when it comes to books? Do you buy a lot of books or borrow them from the library? What makes you decide to purchase a book? How do you store or display your collection?
Jenni Klumpp, Kelly McCullough, Juanita Nesbitt, Lynne Thomas
Doctor Who: Series Four
This panel discusses Donna Noble's year aboard the TARDIS and will contain spoilers and speculation around Series Four of Doctor Who and beyond. Also, what can we look forward to during the "gap year?"
Michael Lee, Steven Manfred, Kelly McCullough, Lynne Thomas
Torchwood
Beyond the government, yada yada yada. Basically, this is an hour long opportunity to squee over Ianto, Captain Jack, and Captain John. Oh and talk about how much an improvement the second series was over the first as well.
Christa Dickson, James Gottfried, Mara Kapp, Lynne Thomas, Dayna Jean Wolter
Renaissance of Buffy & Angel
It's time to revisit the epic saga of Buffy and Angel. All 254 episodes of it and how it's continuing thanks to comic books and novels.
Jerrod Balzer, Christa Dickson, Philip Kaveny, Lars Pearson, Michael D. Thomas
What Does Franchise Continuity Mean to You?
Continuity, or what is canon, is a very personal thing. Which Buffy Season 8 do you count - the comic version, the novels, or both? Do you consider animated Trek the last two years of the 5-year mission? Where do Doctor Who audios fit in? What about the Babylon 5 comic books or Star Wars video games? Or does it even matter at all? Remember - no one is "right" or "wrong" - come and share some of your more inventive and interesting canon theories in this respectful round-table discussion.
Dave Benhart, Christopher Jones, Michael Lee, Michael D. Thomas
The Good, the Bad, and the *SHUSH*!
How accurately have librarians been portrayed in books, comics, television, and movies? Meet some real-life librarians and get their take on popular culture's interpretation of their livelihood.
Jenni Klumpp, Kevin McIntyre, Greg Prickman, Lynne Thomas, Jody Wurl
Doctor Who by Decade: The Eighties
Covering the 1980's era Dr. Who, this is the third in a series of four panels exploring the rich and varied history of the classic British science-fiction series, focusing on the Davison, C. Baker, and McCoy eras. It probably would have been easier to say the JNT era, huh?
Michael Lee, Lars Pearson, Michael Scott Shappe, Michael D. Thomas
Sarah Jane Adventures
It may be the least talked about/acknowledged of the current run of Doctor Who spin-offs, but it's definitely worth discussion. Is The Sarah Jane Adventures far better than it has any right to be?
Steven Manfred, Lynne Thomas, Michael D. Thomas
The Venture Bros.
How can one single animated series be so awesome? Discuss before the Monarch brings furious anger down upon you! Maybe we'll even figure out all the hidden secrets of Dr. Girlfriend while we're at it.
Chris Pasquarette, Michael D. Thomas
Doctor Who by Decade: The Nineties
Covering the 1990's era Dr. Who, this is the fourth in a series of four panels exploring the rich and varied history of the classic British science-fiction series, focusing on the expanded universe (audios, books, comics) and the 1996 McGann TV Movie.
Lars Pearson, Michael D. Thomas
Meet a Librarian!
We've managed to round up a few librarians to answer your questions about the profession. What's the day-to-day grind like? If you are interested in becoming a librarian or just learning about the occupation, this panel is for you!
Jenni Klumpp, Rebecca Marjesdatter, Kevin McIntyre, Greg Prickman, Lynne Thomas
I am very excited about these panels. It’s a great mix of topics, and lots of our friends are fellow panelists.
