I spoke with The Phantom Troublemaker at the Needless Things Podcast about the upcoming (this week!) Dragon Con Charity Blood Drive. Give it a listen, won’t you?
http://www.needlessthingssite.com/2015/08/needless-things-podcast-71-dragon-con.html?m=1
If you’re going to be at Dragon Con in Atlanta this Labor Day weekend, please consider donating blood to their charity blood drive! I was able to work with Life South Community Blood Centers and Lugosi Enterprises to make Bela Lugosi the official mascot this year, which is very exciting! In addition to designing the banners you’ll see all around the convention (example below), I was able to tap illustrator Kerry Gammill for some great t-shirt art! The only way to get the shirt is to donate! Hope to see many of you there with your arms out! 😉
Sorry for the lack of updates for so long! I was having problems with WordPress, but they seem to be resolved now. I’ll be more diligent about posting, truly!
Here’s my schedule for Dragon Con, happening in downtown Atlanta over Labor Day weekend. I hope to see you there!
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Title: Inside the Actor’s Gaffe with Julian Glover
Description: An hour of chatting with Julian Glover on his life, career, experience on Doctor Who and legacy.
Time: Fri 10:00 am Location: Grand Ballroom West – Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Julian Glover, Anthony Taylor)
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Title: Sir Christopher Lee: A Tribute
Description: Sir Christopher Lee passed away earlier this year, but not before leaving us a wealth of memorably chilling performances
Time: Fri 11:30 am Location: Peachtree 1-2 – Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Jonathan Maberry, Corvis Nocturnum, Anthony Taylor, Catherine M Scully, Daniel Griffith)
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Title: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Description: Alternate History Track & BritTrack joint to discuss Susanna Clarke’s novel and it’s magical BBC One Television incarnation.
Time: Fri 04:00 pm Location: Macon – Sheraton (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Anthony Taylor, Davey Beauchamp)
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Title: Exploitation!
Description: A discussion about the wild world of exploitation, cult, and midnight movies!
Time: Fri 10:00 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 – Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Daniel Griffith, Mike Malloy, Anthony Taylor, L. Andrew Cooper)
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Title: 50th Anniversary of The Wild Wild West
Description: James West and Artemis Gordon celebrate their Golden Anniversary at the Secret Service. This fan panel celebrates it’s heyday.
Time: Sat 11:30 am Location: Augusta 1-2 – Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Thomas Willeford, Anthony Taylor)
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Title: The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Christopher Lee in Memoriam
Description: A celebratory chat on the institution, life, and career that was Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee.
Time: Sat 01:00 pm Location: Macon – Sheraton (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Anthony Taylor, Louis John Robinson)
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Title: Bond, James Bond, 007
Description: The new film “Spectre” & BBC One’s “Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond” miniseries.
Time: Sun 05:30 pm Location: Macon – Sheraton (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Anthony Taylor, Louis John Robinson)
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
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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
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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
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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
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William Stout
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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
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John Edgar Browning
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Daniel Griffith
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Anthony Taylor
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James R. Tuck
Here’s where you can find me at Dragon Con this Labor Day weekend – I’ve got some great panels lined up this year, including hosting reunions with David Warner and Malcolm McDowell for TIME AFTER TIME as well as Warner and Ioan Gruffud for HORNBLOWER! Come see me, won’t you?
The below information is the TENTATIVE program schedule for Anthony Taylor.
Convention Dates are Fri(8/30/13), Sat(8/31/13), Sun(9/1/13), and Mon(9/2/13)
Anthony Taylor
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Title: Hornblower
Description: The stars of Hornblower are here to share their experiences during the making of this iconic series. David Warner, Ioan Gruffud, Anthony Taylor
Time: Fri 05:30 pm Location: Grand Ballroom East – Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Ray Bradbury’s Dark Carnival
Description: Bradbury’s work in the horror genre
Time: Fri 07:00 pm Location: Roswell 1-2 – Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: British Horror
Description: A chat on the history of British Horror films and Television; from Hammer Horror to Clive Barker’s influence.
Time: Sat 10:00 am Location: Macon – Sheraton (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Time After Time Reunion
Description: Stars Malcolm McDowell and David Warner discuss their trip through time as H.G. Wells and Jack the Ripper in the 1979 classic Time After Time!
Time: Sat 04:00 pm Location: Atlanta Ballroom – Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Moderator / MC for panel
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Title: New Pulp, Old Pulp
Description: Pulp fiction has been enjoying quite a resurgence recently.
Time: Sat 10:00 pm Location: Embassy A-B – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Twilight Zone: Serving Man Since 1959
Description: Celebrate and be freaked out by three series and a movie of the sci-fi classic.
Time: Sun 11:30 am Location: M303-M304 – Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Gerry Anderson Remembered
Description: Honoring the creator of Thunderbirds, and the moon-smashing excellence of Space:1999.
Time: Sun 02:30 pm Location: M303-M304 – Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Richard Matheson: Legend
Description: Tribute to the master of horror and suspense
Time: Sun 08:30 pm Location: Roswell 1-2 – Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Ray Harryhausen Remembered
Description: We honor the architect of everything great about fantasy movies, from Jason and the Argonauts to Clash of the Titans and beyond.
Time: Mon 11:30 am Location: M303-M304 – Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
