Dragon*Con opens its doors to thousands of enthusiastic humans every Labor Day weekend, and the offerings for fans of horror and dark entertainment in 2012 are once again abundant! Dragon*Con is the southeast\u2019s largest pop culture convention, with over 55,000 attendees from all walks of life. Featuring smatterings of every conceivable genre of fandom, Dragon*Con delivers a knockout roster of guests, vendors, programming, parties, costuming, music, movies, art , the largest parade in Atlanta and more for four memorable days.<\/p>\n
What sets Dragon*Con apart from the numerous conventions and events around the globe is its eclectic roster of talent and unique fan-driven programming. Far and away the most fascinating people-watching on the planet, the show practically runs around the clock with a fantastic blend of sci-fi, fantasy, classic and contemporary literature and horror.<\/p>\n
Dragon*Con\u2019s Horror & Dark Fantasy track, under the direction of Derek Tatum, is the convention\u2019s home for monsters, malice, and the macabre! Its programming spans from the nightmarish visions of Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft to the dark side of cinema, television, and music. Features include actor and author panels, musician interviews, horror movie discussions, and other surprises. Always a popular track at the show, Tatum says in 2012 his objective has been to push more pop-culture and media elements into the mix, hoping to shake off the misconception that Horror & Dark Fantasy is primarily a literary track.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile I always want a literary component, times they are a\u2019changing\u201d, says Tatum. \u201cWe\u2019ve incorporated a lot more movie and TV-based fan discussion panels. We\u2019re pushing horror to the forefront as much as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2012, NETHERWORLD Haunted House \u2013 one of the country\u2019s most popular haunted attractions \u2013 will once again sponsor the Dragon*Con Horror & Dark Fantasy track. Atlanta\u2019s true masters of the macabre invite fans to join in the festivities as the southeast\u2019s biggest and best celebration of the popular arts unleashes a monster-sized dose of fun. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Netherworld booth on the Marquis Level of the Marriott Marquis and pick up Dragon*Con exclusive coupons to Netherworld Haunted House!<\/p>\n
Always presenting a stellar lineup of guests and attending professionals, a quick glance at this year\u2019s list of Dragon*Con personalities is certain to generate some genuine excitement among fans of the darker side of entertainment:<\/p>\n
\u2018The Vampire Diaries\u2019 series stars Kat Graham, Steven R. McQueen, Joseph Morgan, Ian Somerhalder, Michael Trevino and Paul Wesley
\n Agent Dana Scully from \u2018The X-Files\u2019, Gillian Anderson
\n \u2018The Walking Dead\u2019 series stars Emily Kinney, Madison Lintz, James Allen McCune, Chandler Riggs, and Steven Yeun
\n Horror rock icon Alice Cooper
\n \u2018Buffy the Vampire Slayer\u2019 and \u2018Angel\u2019 cast members Adam Baldwin, Amber Benson, Juliet Landau, James Marsters, and J. August Richards, as well as \u2018Buffy\u2019 novelist Nancy Holder and \u2018Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8? comic illustrator Georges Jeanty
\n \u2018Ghost Hunters\u2019 Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango
\n \u2018Paranormal State\u2019 psychic Michelle Belanger
\n \u2018True Blood\u2019 regulars Joe Manganiello, Carrie Preston and Sam Trammell
\n \u2018Charmed\u2019 star Rose McGowan
\n Singer, artist, and toy designer Aurelio Voltaire
\n \u2018Pirates of the Caribbean\u2019 co-star Lee Arenberg
\n \u2018Rocky Horror Picture Show\u2019 co-star Patricia Quinn
\n \u2018Lips Down on Dixie\u2019 Rocky Horror cast
\n \u2018Frankenstein\u2019 illustrator and \u2018Swamp Thing\u2019 comic co-creator Bernie Wrightson
\n \u2018Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles\u2019 author Jeanne C. Stein
\n Horror artists Dave Cook and Billy Tackett
\n \u2018Nocturnal Urges\u2019 author Elizabeth Donald
\n \u2018Godzilla\u2019 comic book illustrator Matt Frank
\n \u2018Anita Blake \u2013 Vampire Hunter\u2019 scribe Laurell K. Hamilton
\n \u2018Pinocchio \u2013 Vampire Slayer\u2019 comic creator Van Jensen
\n \u2018Blood Coven Vampire\u2019 series author Mari Mancusi
\n and many more!<\/p>\n
Of course, there will be plenty of after-hours activities to keep fans occupied, as well, with themed parties and genre-inspired bands and performers \u2013 check the official convention website for additional guests and programming schedules.<\/p>\n
Dragon*Con takes place August 31 through September 3, 2012 in Atlanta.
\n You can learn more about the event and find updates on guest appearances and programming at dragoncon.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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