More video from the Robocop Panel at Dragon Con 2014!
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Here’s some video from the Robocop panel I moderated at Dragon Con this year with Peter Weller and Nancy Allen. They were both terrifically nice and we had a great time talking about their classic movie. Enjoy!
Here’s the audio from my How To Make A Monster! panel from Dragon Con this year. The recording starts in progress, as makeup artist Rob Fitz is introducing himself. Also on the panel are myself (moderator), makeup artist Todd McIntosh, and makeup artist, actor, and director Tom Savini.
We had a great time talking about effects makeup and creature design, I hope you enjoyed it. And if you were there, please rate it highly on the Dragon Con app!
As I have since the first Dragon Con, I’ll be at this year’s extravaganza talking about all kinds of nerdy greatness. I’m even getting to interview RoboCop’s Peter Weller and Nancy Allen on stage Sunday. See you there!
How To Make A Monster!
Friday, Aug 29 1:00 PM
Westin Augusta Ballroom
About
Title How To Make A Monster!
Location Westin Augusta Ballroom…
Date Friday, Aug 29 1:00 PM
Duration 1 hour
About
The secrets behind the grisliest, scariest creatures from film and television.
Presenter
Rob Fitz
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Todd McIntosh
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Tom Savini
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Toby Sells
Presenter
Anthony Taylor
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The Twilight Zone
Friday, Aug 29 2:30 PM
Westin Peachtree 1-2
About
Title The Twilight Zone
Location Westin Peachtree 1-2…
Date Friday, Aug 29 2:30 PM
Duration 1 hour
About
A discussion of the most chilling moments from Rod Serling’s iconic TV series Additional Panelists: Clay Gilbert
Presenter
Daniel Griffith
Presenter
Anthony Taylor
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Robocop Reunion: Peter Weller and Nancy Allen
Sunday, Aug 31 1:00 PM
Hyatt Regency VI – VII
About
Title Robocop Reunion: Peter Weller and Nancy Allen
Location Hyatt Regency VI – VII…
Date Sunday, Aug 31 1:00 PM
Duration 1 hour
About
The stars of the future of law enforcement reunite! Come quietly or there will be… trouble.
Presenter
Nancy Allen
Presenter
Anthony Taylor
Presenter
Peter Weller
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Zombies: Keep on Rotting in the Free World
Sunday, Aug 31 5:30 PM
Westin Augusta Ballroom
About
Title Zombies: Keep on Rotting in the Free World
Location Westin Augusta Ballroom…
Date Sunday, Aug 31 5:30 PM
Duration 1 hour
About
Designing and creating awesome zombies.
Presenter
Rob Fitz
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Tom Savini
Presenter
William Stout
Presenter
Anthony Taylor
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Cary Elwes’ Walk on the Dark Side
Sunday, Aug 31 7:00 PM
Hyatt International South
About
Title Cary Elwes’ Walk on the Dark Side
Location Hyatt International South…
Date Sunday, Aug 31 7:00 PM
Duration 1 hour
About
Elwes talks about his roles in horror films such as Coppola’s DRACULA, SAW, and SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE.
Presenter
Cary Elwes
Presenter
Anthony Taylor
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Chronicling Horror’s Heritage
Monday, Sep 1 11:30 AM
Westin Peachtree 1-2
About
Title Chronicling Horror’s Heritage
Location Westin Peachtree 1-2…
Date Monday, Sep 1 11:30 AM
Duration 1 hour
About
The role of non-fiction writing and documentary filmmaking in the horror genre
Presenters
Presenter
John Edgar Browning
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Daniel Griffith
Presenter
Anthony Taylor
Presenter
James R. Tuck
Unfortunately I did not win a Rondo Hattan Award this year, but I’m very happy to have lost to my good friend Terry Pace. Congratulations, Terry!
I’m going to be at Timegate in Atlanta in a week and a half promoting Monsterama, then in Louisville for Wonderfest the week after. Come see me!
Holy Crap, I’ve been nominated for a Rondo Award! Apparently, a lot of you liked my commemorative article on Gerry Anderson in Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine last year, “21st Century Man.” Congratulations to all my friends who were also nominated, and for the first time, congrats to me! You can see the ballot and vote (for me!) here.
http://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/?p=32
I’ve been busy this month working on an episode of the next series of Paddle Pop adventures for Monk Studios, in Thailand. Well, Monk is in Thailand, I’ve been working at home. I’ve finished the first episode I’m scripting and am moving into the next one in a week or so.
If you aren’t familiar with Paddle Pop, it’s an ice cream treat sold in Australia and New Zealand, as well as many other countries. The company that makes it, Streets, produces an animated TV series starring the Paddle Pop Lion mascot that is broadcast in some countries, or included on DVD with the product, or otherwise distributed just about everywhere in the world… except America.
The series I’m writing for is the 8th, so it’s been going on for quite a while. I really like the steampunk design sensibility of the last series, Paddle Pop Begins. The art direction and animation are very good, Monk Studios does some excellent work. Here’s an episode of Paddle Pop Begins.
I did not write this episode, my episodes should be airing and available online next year. I will post links to them when that happens, of course! I hope to write more animation in the future. I’m having a blast!
Days of the Dead Atlanta is this weekend – will you be there?
No new posts since LAST YEAR?! I know, I suck. I am a busy fellow, but that’s no excuse, really. I will be out and about quite a bit this year, so I hope you’ll come and say below at one of the events below or on my list to the right.
AnachroCon
Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center
Atlanta’s Time Travel and Steampunk Event February 14–16, 2014
Con Nooga
Chattanooga Convention Center and Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel
Chattanooga’s Multi Fandom Convention February 21–23, 2014
JordanCon 6
Double Tree Inn, Roswell, GA
Literary Fantasy and Sci-Fi Convention April 11–13, 2014
Timegate
HOLIDAY INN SELECT 4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30341
Doctor Who, Stargate, and British Media Convention. May 23–25, 2014
Wonderfest
Crowne Plaza Hotel – Louisville, KY Airport
THE annual expo for model and toy collectors of s-f, horror & comics subjects–especially plastic kits & garage kits. May 31–June 1, 2014
Monsterama
Holiday Inn Perimeter Hotel – Dunwoody, GA (Atlanta)
Celebrating the Fantastic in Cinema, Literature, and ArtAugust 1–3, 2014
In addition to these events, I’ll be attending DAYS OF THE DEAD ATLANTA this weekend at the Sheraton downtown, and MAD MONSTER PARTY in Charlotte, NC, March 21-23rd at the University Place Hilton in Charlotte, NC to promote Monsterama!
I’m pretty sure my schedule isn’t yet full for the year, and I’ll be adding more events to it soon.
Happy Holidays from the Taylorcosm! I hope everyone has a bright and wonderful holiday season. I’ll try hard to post more in the coming year. Lots of great stuff on the horizon; I’ll be better about keeping in touch.
Enjoy this celebration of Ray Bradbury and his book, The Halloween Tree! This is from 2007, I sure do miss Ray.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!