Chef Duff Goldman (Food Network's Ace of Cakes, Cake Masters) is the leading man in establishing nerd-themed desserts long before it became popular. Now, the world accepts superhero cakes as the norm. Join Chef Duff and moderator Jessica Tseang (Fangirl Foods, Girl on Geek) on answering: Where does Chef Duff see the future of fandom and foodies? Will the fad ever die out? Or will this be a genre that sticks around for quite some time?
The members of Haran'galaar (San Diego chapter) and Manda'galaar (Los Angeles chapter) discuss the process of building Mandalorian armor, the application process, what happens after you're approved, and why exactly they troop.
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 15, 09:13AM Not sure what a Tiefling is? Don't know the difference between a Warlock and a Wizard? Been itching to slay some ogres? While the world of Dungeons & Dragons may seem overwhelming, we promise it's really not! Join both new and veteran D&D players on the panel as we take you through all the basics you need to get started and show you how to find others to adventure with in person or online! A super-friendly, non-intimidating intro to D&D for anyone who's thought about playing or is just getting started. Moderated by Jeff Burns (Super Geeked Up, D&D Monday Night Mayhem) and featuring Erika Ishii (Geek & Sundry Twitch host), Eric C. Campbell (Signal Boost, The Flog), Ivan Van Norman (Saving Throw, TableTop), Shannon Arrant (Criddia, D&D Monday Night Mayhem), and Jennifer Kretchmer (Dollhouse, Veronica Mars). Plus a quick live D&D session right on the spot! So assemble your party and join us for your first adventure!
Calling all big damn heroes! Come join fellow Firefly fans as the California Browncoats share news of the 'verse, artist Zac Pensol (project director, ToyVault) gives an insider's view into designing Firefly board games, and whatever fruity oaty goodness can be squeezed in. The red button's been pressed, calling you to find us!
Why do people identify with Batman but not Iron Man? Or Kylo Ren but not Han Solo? Or Avengers but not Justice League? These decisions inform everything from movies, spinoff ideas, fan loyalty, sales, and toy production. Results from a multiyear research study examining over 650 pop culture characters conducted by Keith W. Beard, Psy.D. (professor, department of psychology, Marshall University), April Fugett, Ph.D. (professor, department of psychology, Marshall University), Britani Black, Elijah Wise, Josh Carter, and Jacob Mills (doctoral students, Marshall University) demonstrate how personality and psychological factors inform character preference and brand allegiance, particularly in a market where new releases may influence character recognition and popularity. These results and additional information will be discussed.
Lenny Schas (CEO PinPics), Christian Hoff (actor), Holland Hayes (actor), Chris Henning (artist), Terri Trainor (lead programmer), and Sandi Bois (avatar characters) explore the current and exciting future of the next-generation online world of pin trading and collecting.
