Tag: Dragon Con

Looking For Leia Debuts at Dragon Con

Looking For Leia Debuts at Dragon Con

Friday afternoon, Dragon Con attendees became the first viewers to see three episodes of Looking For Leia. The brainchild of director Annalise Ophelian, the docu-series explores the contributions and experiences of women and non-binary fans of the Star Wars universe. These fans are often relegated […]

Dragon Con Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Farscape

Dragon Con Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Farscape

The Farscape panels at Dragon Con were filled with tearful reunions, funny stories, unexpected physical comedy and insightful commentary on the beloved show. Ben Browder, who played the star of the series, John Crichton, Gigi Edgley who played the monochrome alien Chiana, Rebecca Riggs who […]

How Marginalized Cosplayers Are Finding Their Safe Spaces

How Marginalized Cosplayers Are Finding Their Safe Spaces

As a marginalized lover of pop culture, you tend to navigate fandom a little differently than the status quo. When the landscape is still largely cisgender, straight, white, and male, you end up having to cling to characters who don’t quite look like you or […]

A Look Back: Gina Torres Was Storytelling Magic Personified at Dragon Con 2018

A Look Back: Gina Torres Was Storytelling Magic Personified at Dragon Con 2018

Gina Torres has had a long and storied acting career that spans decades. Theatre, TV and film – she’s done it all. After starring USA’s Suits for 8 seasons, she is currently working on a spinoff that will take her character, Jessica Pearson, to Chicago […]