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Hy = Hyatt S = Sheraton Daily Dragon Tweets M = Marriott W = Westin Hil = Hilton Don’t miss the latest Dragon Con Schedule Changes AM1/2 = AmericasMart Bldg 1/2 news and announcements. Follow The following previously confi rmed present- CANCELLATIONS on “Slayer Support: A Buff y Fan Panel” Sun @daily_dragon on ! ers will not be able to attend Dragon Con “The Magicians Cast” Sun 1PM, Centennial 5:30PM, Chastain 1–2 (W).  2019: Emily Andras, Asher Angel, Aaron-Mi- II–III (Hy). Jon Boutelle will not be on “Solve This!” Family-Friendly Dance chael Hall, Rachael Harris, Dirk Manning, Sun 7PM, Regency V (Hy); “Make the Bad Misty Massey, Jack McDevitt, Jorge Molina, Asher Angel will not be on “Andi Mack Pan- Luau-themed dance featuring Dis- el” Sun 1PM, Regency VI–VII (Hy). Men Stop, 2019 edition, v2” Mon 2:30PM, Mark Pellegrino, Cherie Priest, Mercedes Athens (S). ney and pop songs. G-rated, alco- Lackey, Chris Schweizer. Ben Davis will not be on “Chernobyl” Sat hol-free event for kids 13 or younger. 1PM, 210–211 (Hil). *NEW* Scott Sutherland will not be on “Space Weather” Mon 10AM, 212–213 (Hil). Running not allowed inside the ball- ADDITIONS Jason Stiff will not be on “Cartoons that Zachary Levi will not be on “Shazam Cast: room. Children under 16 years of age Kenneth Hite will be on “The Dark Magic of Curse” Sun 10PM, Galleria 4 (Hil). Qualities of a Hero” Mon 10AM, Centennial must be accompanied by a parent or Folk Horror” Sun 2:30PM, Peachtree 1–2 (W). Emily Andras will not be on “Wynonna II–III (Hy). guardian. Adults without children Jeanne Adams will be on “The Dating Earp Cast” Sun 4PM, Centennial II–III (Hy). may not be admitted (fi rst 2 hours Game, Fantasy Style” Sun 10PM, Embassy Michelle Schusterman will not be on UPDATES only). Kid Friendly. Sun 5:30PM, In- EF (Hy). “Tweens Read, Too: Middle Grade Books” *NEW* “Operation Orville: What Lies ternational North (Hy). “What We Do in the Shadows” Sun Sun 10AM, A707 (M); “Fannish YA” Sun 4 Ahead” Sun 1PM, was Peachtree Ballroom 11:30PM, Peachtree (W). PM, A707 (M); “Writing YA: Craft ing Charac- (W), now Regency VI–VII (Hy).  *NEW* “A Special Hour with Aly and AJ!” ters” Sun 5:30PM, A707 (M). “Zachary Levi, Live!” Sun 1PM, Imperial Miss Star Trek Universe Sun 1PM, Peachtree Ballroom (W). Paige Gardner will not be on “LGBTQ Re- Ballroom (M). Pageant Corinne O’Flynn will be on “Visitors from lationships in Entertainment & Popular Cul- “Google is Skynet” (was “The Terminator, ture” Sun 4PM, Inman (Hy). Orions, , and , oh my! Beyond: Ghosts and Spirits in UF” Mon 1PM, I Robot, Chappie, Wall-E”) Mon 1PM, 204– Hosted by Star Trek: Voyager’s Gar- Chastain 1–2 (W). Valentine Wolfe/Sarah Black will not be 207 (Hil). rett Wang and judged by a panel of celebrities. Sun 5:30PM, Grand Ball- Family Don’t End With Blood by Amanda Faith room A–F (S). picked up and there will not be a revisit to it.  Smith commented on how the writers did a fantastic job of in- Dragon Con Masquerade troducing new characters. It was never dull or boring. The new The most spectacular masquerade characters were brought on board with fi nesse and a bang. contest in the known universe! Sun They were full of life and blended well with the storyline. 8:30PM, Centennial II–III (Hy). One of the secrets the audience learned was about the jack-  ets. Every time Sam or Dean (or anyone else) pulled some- thing out from the inside of their jacket, there was actually a Yule Ball hole all the way through. The bottom of the jacket was never Our annual Harry Potter-themed Saturday aft ernoon’s wonderful panel from , shown on screen. Why? It was because there was a staff er party! Dance the night away while moderated by Tony Gowell, fi lled 2,000 seats in the Marriott down low passing the item up through the hole for them DJP spins your top pop hits from the Atrium Ballroom. Samantha Smith, DJ Qualls, Kim Rhodes, to “pull out of their pocket.” This way, the jacket was never ’80s, ’90s, and now! Join us for a YA Lit costume showcase at 9:30PM. and Sebastian Roche were listed for this panel. Guests were bogged down with props. Now you can go back and notice thrilled with a surprise—Ruth Connell. Everyone noticed Adults only aft er 10PM. Sun 8:30PM, this on the episodes. Imperial Ballroom (M). right off the bat how close these cast members were. Another question asked was about how they felt when they One of the fi rst questions asked was about Wayward Sisters. saw their character cosplayed. All of them loved it. In fact,  Rhodes addressed this question. She stated that a pilot was at a con, Connell was mistaken for someone cosplaying Ro- Heroes, Villains, & made all because of the fans, which was the fi rst time that wena. She said she was really fl attered since she didn’t even Humanity had ever happened. Although the pilot was made, it was not have to try. Phase 4 of our uniquely over-the-top Living on Borrowed Time by Colleen Callahan Doctor Who game based on Cards against Hu- 5th Annual Ball manity. Be a Hero or a Villain and face Fans of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. had the halfway into the season. The best party this side of Raxaco- off in a battle royale with your team opportunity to discuss season six and ricofallapatorius! We’ll rock on like an for the ultimate bragging rights. The introduction of Clark Gregg play- Axon late into the night. Dance to our how it related to, or didn’t relate to, the Adult language and topics will hap- ing a diff erent character, Sarge, was a returning DJ Black Sunshine’s tunes Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in pen, and you’ll probably laugh a lot. slightly more diffi cult concept to grasp. and stay for our Pageant of Rassilon general at “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: It’s All Remember, it’s all for a good cause! However, seeing the other characters Winner Announcements at midnight. Mature Audiences Only. Proceeds Connected” The panel met Friday aft er- struggle with it made the viewers feel Allons-y! Mature Audiences Only. Sun benefit the American Heart Associ- noon in Sheraton Athens. It was led by more comfortable about it. 10PM, Grand Salon (Hil). ation. Sun 10PM, M302–M303 (M). moderator Nathan Laws and included One of the funniest episodes the panel Jess Combs, Page Branson, Ryan Guth-   enjoyed was when Gemma and Daisy rie, and Kristin Jackson. accidentally took hallucinogens and Mechanical Masquerade: Costuming Track’s 15th Each panelist weighed in regarding were feeling the eff ects. Another favorite Revolution! Anniversary Birthday Party whether or not the most recent season episode was “Inescapable,” when we The 8th annual Alternate & Historic Costuming Track is celebrating its related to the most recent Avengers had a look inside FitzSimmons’ minds. Fiction Track party theme this year a birthday bash where YOU are the movie, Avengers: Endgame. The gen- Talking about secondary characters is “The Story of Tonight,” honoring guest of honor! Great music and door eral consensus was—it didn’t. Specula- revolutions through time: French, on the show brought out much love prizes. Must be 21+ to purchase alco- tion about why the “blip” or the “snap” American, Industrial, or otherwise. for Deke, Enoch, Piper, and Davis. Ev- hol. Sun 10PM, Regency VI–VII (Hy). didn’t aff ect the plucky agents gravi- Featuring DJs, costumed dancers, eryone was in agreement that they are  tated toward whether they were in the and overthrowing the aristocracy. ready to see Deke become a more se- same time period, or even the same Costumes and masks are encouraged Betazed Karaoke rious personality rather than the come- universe for that matter. (but not required). Sun 10PM, Grand Karaoke sung in the traditional dic relief he has mostly been. They all Ballroom A–F (S). Betazoid fashion, whatever that Moving on to personal preferences, felt there was much to discover in the means. Note: This is not a wedding— the panel was asked what they thought “man out of time” aspect. As for Enoch, clothing IS required. Sun 10PM, Gal- of the season overall. Again, consensus watching his character and relationship Don’t miss the leria 2–3 (Hil). was positive. Everyone was happy that grow was enjoyable, though it would Main Charity Auction!  we got two more seasons. Because the have been nice if Fitz had not been so Check the mobile app or the Daily subject was so diff erent, the panelists “yelly.” Finally, seeing Piper have more Sunday, 10AM–2PM did mention that it was a little harder to Dragon website for more informa- responsibility was great, while losing Hyatt Hanover C–E tion on events and parties! get into until the pace was stepped up Davis was extremely heartbreaking.