Posts Tagged ‘science fiction’
Get ready to enjoy the Dragon Con 2018 parade this weekend in Atlanta
Once again, downtown Atlanta will be the setting of one of the greatest parades of science fiction and pop culture, the DragonCon 2018 parade. Thousands will line Atlanta’s Peachtree Street to the downtown hotel district where an estimated 98K are expected to attend this year’s event. The main DragonCon 2018 hotel venues are the Hyatt,…
Read MoreWeekend must-see: OnyxCon celebrates Black science fiction in Atlanta
When it comes to science fiction in Atlanta, Black fans are going to be ecstatic. After all, the city has seen streets shut down and jobs filled for writers, actors, illustrators and cinematographers for a burgeoning industry now called “Y’allywood.” For the past 10 years OnyxCon, a three-day science fiction and pop culture convention targeting Black…
Read MoreHow to enjoy the Dragon Con 2017 parade this weekend in Atlanta
Each year, downtown Atlanta is the scene of one of greatest parades of science fiction and pop culture. The parade will begin at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Linden Avenue, head south on Peachtree, east (left) on Andrew Young International Boulevard and north (left) on Peachtree Center Avenue. It will end on Peachtree Center Avenue between…
Read MoreDragonCon 2016 celebrates 30 years of sci-fi pop culture in Atlanta
For fans of science fiction and fantasy, there are very few events as large as DragonCon held annually in Atlanta. DragonCon will take place from September 2-5 and is expected to gather more than 70K fans, making it one of the largest conventions held in the city of Atlanta. Fans will gather at five major…
Read More‘Midnight Special’ official second trailer
What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates into a nationwide manhunt as Michael Shannon stars as a father that goes on the run to protect his young son and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers. Midnight Special opens nationwide on March 18.
Read MoreDragonCon 2015: The best parade in Atlanta
The Labor Day weekend kicked off with one of Atlanta’s greatest parades, DragonCon 2015. Thousands lined up on Peachtree Street to watch the display of fantasy and talent led by Grand Marshall Nichelle Nicoles who played Lt. Uhura on Star Trek.
Read MoreDragon Con 2015 featured guests shows rise of Black diversity in sci-fi
For fans of science fiction and fantasy there are very few events as large as DragonCon held annually in Atlanta, Georgia. DragonCon will take place from September 4-7 and is expected to gather 65,000 fans, making it one of the largest conventions held in the city of Atlanta. Fans will gather at The Hyatt Regency…
Read More‘I, Frankenstein’ creator Kevin Grevioux shatters the stigma of blacks in sci-fi
Actor/screenwriter Kevin Grievioux, star and co-writer of the popular Underworld series, had to experience that kind of prejudice many times as he pursued his passion.
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