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nigeltdeLainy, the Continuum panels have been elaborated upon!
Evolution of the Fictional Vampire: From Lord Ruthven to Saint-Germain
A look at how the vampire in fiction has changed from the blood-thirsty demonic adversary to the caring protagonist. Taking in both literature and film
Paul Poulton, Richard Harland
Stargate: Where has it been and where is it going
The creation of a TV franchise - from an average movie to one of the most popular series of all time.
Iain Mckenzie, Karen Miller, Jennifer Fallon
The Small Screen world of Unnatural Creatures
(Buffy, X-Files, Dark Angel etc etc)
An analysis of all things Buffy, Angel, X-Files etc and their unnaturalness. How far removed are the TV worlds from the one we know so well.
Iain McKenzie, Jennifer Fallon
Where the $#%&'s > my jetpack?
Flying cars are so last century.. What can we REALLY expect in the world of future transportation?
Andrew Macrae, Joel Shepherd
Science Fiction themes in the work of the Residents
The resident experts on The Residents analyse the output of this mysterious band and its relation to Science Fiction.
Danny Oz, Phil Wlodarczyk
I would have to listen to a ton more Residents stuff first, though...
LOTR in the style of…. (Entertainment panel)
LOTR in the style of… an opera, a cheesy kids show, a seedy porn movie, a romantic comedy, a …. Think Theatre Sports. Think Crazy.
Danny Oz, Tony Shillitoe, Russell Kirkpatrick
WE HAVE TO GO TO THIS!!I
Beyond Humans
Look at the idea that if humans are slowly evolving, what are we evolving into?
Tiki Swain, Joel Shepherd, Dave Cake, Russell Blackford
Stephen King - Why the Huge Fan Base? Addressing the Master's Popularity
Stephen King expert, Rocky Wood, delves into the world of one of the best selling horror writers.
Rocky Wood, Ian Mond
Myths of Warfare
Myth and mis-information abound in discussions of Medieval Warfare. Even books on the reading lists for distinguished Military Acadamies like the Australian Duntroon and American West Point contain blatant errors of fact and amazing errors of omisison. Here we'll try to clear a few of them up.
Alex Hughes
Beat the crap out of someone...
What does a real fight with weapons and armour etc actually involve. Experts in the field take on each other in combat. *** Dependent on a suitable venue being available ***
Alex Hughes and friends
A Great Debate
A number of talkative people argue about a controversial topic. Topic still to be decided. Suggestions are most welcome.
Neil Gaiman, Poppy Z. Brite, Richard Harland, Robin Hobb, Kim Wilkins and Jack Dann
This one too!!!
Australian Speculative Fiction: An Overview
Includes book launch
Donna Hanson
Moving out of Genre Fiction in the Real World
What happens when you've done everything you can as a writer in one genre, is it possible to successfully move to another?
Poppy Z. Brite, Neil Gaiman
I am totally gonig to be there.
Reinventing the Creation Myth: Gods and Monsters
How we interpret our gods and our monsters in a world in which good and evil no longer seem as cut and dried, nothing seems quite genuine or real, ideals and meanings shift, and why things like gods and monsters are so important to us in fiction today.
Cameron Rogers, Jenny Blackford, Shane Jiraiya Cummings
Fantasy and Fairytale
Tolkien's famous article almost equates fantasy with fairy tale, but is this true of modern fantasy (including LOTR). What's the relation between them? Can writers gain inspiration from fairy tales?)
Richard Harland, Tony Shillitoe, Kim Wilkins
The future of love: Has technology changed the way we choose our partners?
Has technology changed the way we choose our partners? Might a 22th century astronaut have a wife on Mars, a husband on Earth, and a harem in cyberspace? Do immortals swear undying love? Do time travellers worry about dating younger women? A look at sf writers' and futurists ideas about love and marriage, from Wells to Heinlein to Varley and beyond.
Stephen Dedman, Andrew Macrae, Keith Stevenson, Russell Blackford
Folk and Fairylore in Australia
Does Australia have a folk and fairylore? Is it culturally appropriate for us to use Aboriginal folklore? Can we create our own or should we just pinch it from another country like so many writers have done in the past.?
Jane Routley, Dave Cake, K.J. Bishop
I'd love to get to this one
Gender reconceptualisation in science fiction
The meaning of gender has been reconstructed in various ways, especially in science fiction media. This presentation explores the logic behind this movement and its importance in literature. [presentation]
Michael Narciso
And this one.
Exquisite Corpses: Forensics in Fantasy, Horror and SF
Alien autopsies, undead with embarrassing insect infestations, photographing the eyes of murder victims... An examination of the uses (and abuses) of forensic science in fiction and film, from psychological profiling to post-mortems.
Poppy Z, Brite, Stephen Dedman
And this one!
Slash: An Unnecessary Evil?
The slash girls are coming! Why do you all have to put up with us? Why are we so obsessed with this stuff? What about copyright issues? How do we rationalise hijacking celebrity avatars for porn purposes? A brief exploration of the rise of the slash subculture in fandom.
Elaine Kemp, Karen Miller, Jennifer Fallon
Ok, so it doesn't look like it'll be one long insult *g*
Is Blogging the Fanzine for the 21st Century?
Everyone seems to have a blog or a live journal these days. Are blogs replacing fanzines?
Poppy Z. Brite, Fiona McLennan, Shane Jiraiya Cummings
The Future of Superhero comics
Dave Cake
Arthurian Legends
Arthuriana and how legends and traditions can be, and are, used in first class writing
Gillian Polack, Davina McLeod
The Token Harry Potter Panel
The latest book has just been released this weekend. Our panel of Harry experts talk about all things Harry Potter.
Wheeeee!
Underground Comic in Australia
A review of the underground comic scene in Australia.
Evolution of the Fictional Vampire: From Lord Ruthven to Saint-Germain
A look at how the vampire in fiction has changed from the blood-thirsty demonic adversary to the caring protagonist. Taking in both literature and film
Paul Poulton, Richard Harland
Stargate: Where has it been and where is it going
The creation of a TV franchise - from an average movie to one of the most popular series of all time.
Iain Mckenzie, Karen Miller, Jennifer Fallon
The Small Screen world of Unnatural Creatures
(Buffy, X-Files, Dark Angel etc etc)
An analysis of all things Buffy, Angel, X-Files etc and their unnaturalness. How far removed are the TV worlds from the one we know so well.
Iain McKenzie, Jennifer Fallon
Where the $#%&'s > my jetpack?
Flying cars are so last century.. What can we REALLY expect in the world of future transportation?
Andrew Macrae, Joel Shepherd
Science Fiction themes in the work of the Residents
The resident experts on The Residents analyse the output of this mysterious band and its relation to Science Fiction.
Danny Oz, Phil Wlodarczyk
I would have to listen to a ton more Residents stuff first, though...
LOTR in the style of…. (Entertainment panel)
LOTR in the style of… an opera, a cheesy kids show, a seedy porn movie, a romantic comedy, a …. Think Theatre Sports. Think Crazy.
Danny Oz, Tony Shillitoe, Russell Kirkpatrick
WE HAVE TO GO TO THIS!!I
Beyond Humans
Look at the idea that if humans are slowly evolving, what are we evolving into?
Tiki Swain, Joel Shepherd, Dave Cake, Russell Blackford
Stephen King - Why the Huge Fan Base? Addressing the Master's Popularity
Stephen King expert, Rocky Wood, delves into the world of one of the best selling horror writers.
Rocky Wood, Ian Mond
Myths of Warfare
Myth and mis-information abound in discussions of Medieval Warfare. Even books on the reading lists for distinguished Military Acadamies like the Australian Duntroon and American West Point contain blatant errors of fact and amazing errors of omisison. Here we'll try to clear a few of them up.
Alex Hughes
Beat the crap out of someone...
What does a real fight with weapons and armour etc actually involve. Experts in the field take on each other in combat. *** Dependent on a suitable venue being available ***
Alex Hughes and friends
A Great Debate
A number of talkative people argue about a controversial topic. Topic still to be decided. Suggestions are most welcome.
Neil Gaiman, Poppy Z. Brite, Richard Harland, Robin Hobb, Kim Wilkins and Jack Dann
This one too!!!
Australian Speculative Fiction: An Overview
Includes book launch
Donna Hanson
Moving out of Genre Fiction in the Real World
What happens when you've done everything you can as a writer in one genre, is it possible to successfully move to another?
Poppy Z. Brite, Neil Gaiman
I am totally gonig to be there.
Reinventing the Creation Myth: Gods and Monsters
How we interpret our gods and our monsters in a world in which good and evil no longer seem as cut and dried, nothing seems quite genuine or real, ideals and meanings shift, and why things like gods and monsters are so important to us in fiction today.
Cameron Rogers, Jenny Blackford, Shane Jiraiya Cummings
Fantasy and Fairytale
Tolkien's famous article almost equates fantasy with fairy tale, but is this true of modern fantasy (including LOTR). What's the relation between them? Can writers gain inspiration from fairy tales?)
Richard Harland, Tony Shillitoe, Kim Wilkins
The future of love: Has technology changed the way we choose our partners?
Has technology changed the way we choose our partners? Might a 22th century astronaut have a wife on Mars, a husband on Earth, and a harem in cyberspace? Do immortals swear undying love? Do time travellers worry about dating younger women? A look at sf writers' and futurists ideas about love and marriage, from Wells to Heinlein to Varley and beyond.
Stephen Dedman, Andrew Macrae, Keith Stevenson, Russell Blackford
Folk and Fairylore in Australia
Does Australia have a folk and fairylore? Is it culturally appropriate for us to use Aboriginal folklore? Can we create our own or should we just pinch it from another country like so many writers have done in the past.?
Jane Routley, Dave Cake, K.J. Bishop
I'd love to get to this one
Gender reconceptualisation in science fiction
The meaning of gender has been reconstructed in various ways, especially in science fiction media. This presentation explores the logic behind this movement and its importance in literature. [presentation]
Michael Narciso
And this one.
Exquisite Corpses: Forensics in Fantasy, Horror and SF
Alien autopsies, undead with embarrassing insect infestations, photographing the eyes of murder victims... An examination of the uses (and abuses) of forensic science in fiction and film, from psychological profiling to post-mortems.
Poppy Z, Brite, Stephen Dedman
And this one!
Slash: An Unnecessary Evil?
The slash girls are coming! Why do you all have to put up with us? Why are we so obsessed with this stuff? What about copyright issues? How do we rationalise hijacking celebrity avatars for porn purposes? A brief exploration of the rise of the slash subculture in fandom.
Elaine Kemp, Karen Miller, Jennifer Fallon
Ok, so it doesn't look like it'll be one long insult *g*
Is Blogging the Fanzine for the 21st Century?
Everyone seems to have a blog or a live journal these days. Are blogs replacing fanzines?
Poppy Z. Brite, Fiona McLennan, Shane Jiraiya Cummings
The Future of Superhero comics
Dave Cake
Arthurian Legends
Arthuriana and how legends and traditions can be, and are, used in first class writing
Gillian Polack, Davina McLeod
The Token Harry Potter Panel
The latest book has just been released this weekend. Our panel of Harry experts talk about all things Harry Potter.
Wheeeee!
Underground Comic in Australia
A review of the underground comic scene in Australia.
