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Shockingly, pseudonyms are good for community discussion!
And by "shockingly," of course, I mean, "obviously."
And by "shockingly," of course, I mean, "obviously."
Jan. 10th, 2012
Shockingly, pseudonyms are good for community discussion!
And by "shockingly," of course, I mean, "obviously."
And by "shockingly," of course, I mean, "obviously."
And now, the four words I most feared
Jan. 10th, 2012 01:21 pmPolice Academy Remake Confirmed
I shudder at the very notion. This isn't JJ Abrams remaking
. This is the director of 
remaking a film that relied entirely on the comedic talents of its core stars* and the writing talent of Pat Profft.
*Said totally unironically, dammit. Yeah, everyone focuses on the one-notedness of Michael Winslow, but Gutenberg was actually funny, Bubba Smith played the big goof well, Kim Cattrall actually was reasonably funny when she was younger, G.W. Bailey is made of awesome (as any Closer fan knows), and Marion Ramsey was perfect for her role.
I shudder at the very notion. This isn't JJ Abrams remaking
*Said totally unironically, dammit. Yeah, everyone focuses on the one-notedness of Michael Winslow, but Gutenberg was actually funny, Bubba Smith played the big goof well, Kim Cattrall actually was reasonably funny when she was younger, G.W. Bailey is made of awesome (as any Closer fan knows), and Marion Ramsey was perfect for her role.
And now, the four words I most feared
Jan. 10th, 2012 01:21 pmPolice Academy Remake Confirmed
I shudder at the very notion. This isn't JJ Abrams remaking. This is the director of remaking a film that relied entirely on the comedic talents of its core stars* and the writing talent of Pat Profft.
*Said totally unironically, dammit. Yeah, everyone focuses on the one-notedness of Michael Winslow, but Gutenberg was actually funny, Bubba Smith played the big goof well, Kim Cattrall actually was reasonably funny when she was younger, G.W. Bailey is made of awesome (as any Closer fan knows), and Marion Ramsey was perfect for her role.
I shudder at the very notion. This isn't JJ Abrams remaking
*Said totally unironically, dammit. Yeah, everyone focuses on the one-notedness of Michael Winslow, but Gutenberg was actually funny, Bubba Smith played the big goof well, Kim Cattrall actually was reasonably funny when she was younger, G.W. Bailey is made of awesome (as any Closer fan knows), and Marion Ramsey was perfect for her role.
My Arisia Schedule
Jan. 10th, 2012 02:09 pmFinally got around to posting it. It's as busy as always (eleven panels again), but no day has more than four panels, which is nice, and I'm not moderating all eleven panels this time (four is about right). If you want to hear me say not-nice things, needless to say, look for me at the DC Reboot panel. Also, note that I cut and pasted from the Arisia site, so don't yell at me for not knowing how to spell "assassin" or "acquire." Also, I'm taking bets about whether my 11:30PM panel on Friday gets any attendees; aside from the time, it's up against the Eye of Argon reading.
If you want to find me at other times, check the boardgaming room, or possibly the Ziggurat Labs party, or just randomly run into me in the hallway, since there always seems to be lots of serendipitous stuff going on at cons, anyway.
Fri 7:00pm: Just a Quick Game? — 1hr 15min — Independence (3E)
There are plenty of "quickie" tabletop games, ranging from ones that take just a minute to ones that really make you think for a half-hour or less. Our group of panelists discuss board and card games that take a relatively short time to play. Share you favorites and learn about ones you may not have heard about.
Christopher Davis, Bill Levay, Adam Lipkin, Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman (m)
Fri 10:00pm More Terrible SF/F Movies We Love — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
It's an important year for genre filmmaking, as cult "heroes" Albert Pyun and Uwe Boll are back in action with new "hits!" Join us for clips, laughs, memories, and "air quotes" about all of the most entertaining science fiction and fantasy films that we love for all the wrong reasons.
Bob Chipman, Bob Eggleton, Tony Finan (m), Adam Lipkin, Tuna Oddfellow
Fri 11:30pm When Series Jump the Dragon — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
What long series have made you give up and at which point? Why then? Is it when the quality declines, when the plots repeat, or when the revisiting of old story lines threatens to taint your memory of earlier books? We're looking at you, Pern and Xanth! Contrariwise, what series keep you hooked to find out what comes next even if the quality has fallen off? What makes them different? What about series continued posthumously by another author?
Mary Catelli, Bob Kuhn, Suford Lewis, Adam Lipkin (m), Daniel Miller
Sat 10:00am Gender and Video Games — 1hr 15min — Paine (2)
Recent times have seen several gender-related scandals in the video gamer community. These include Abbie Heppe's review of Metroid: Other M and the Penny Arcade Dickwolves fiasco, among others. Is there a culture of misogyny in the video game industry? What can we do about it?
Bob Chipman (m), Adam Lipkin, Maddy Myers, Carolyn VanEseltine, Brianna Wu
Sat 2:30pm The DC Reboot — 1hr 15min — Hancock (2)
With no fewer than 52 titles launched, relaunched, or rebooted in September 2011, DC Comics was the center of discussion amongst superhero fans and creators last summer. What effect has it had on the DC universe? What were the reasons for the reboot? Other than costume changes, what new plot arcs were introduced? Will any of the changes stay or will everything go back to status quo a year from now? Come discuss your reactions and opinions on the latest DC "do over".
Ed Fuqua, Jaime Garmendia, Alex Jarvis, Adam Lipkin (m), Donna Martinez
Sat 4:00pm If You Liked Part 1… — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
With sequels of Iron Man, Toy Story, Harry Potter, Twilight, and more, when is enough enough? Does it matter if it's based on a book series? What makes a sequel good, and why can't Hollywood get it right more often? What are the great sequels, and what films do you hope to see as "Part 2"… if they don't screw it up?
Kevin Cafferty, Bob Chipman, Jerome C. Conner, Adam Lipkin (m), E. F. Morrill
Sun 11:30am Great Games without the M Rating — 1hr 15min — Paine (2)
Halo, Red Dead Redemption, Assasin's Creed, and many other cutting edge award winning RPG games are available on electronic game systems. They are popular with everyone, but all are rated M for mature. What are some fantastically well-developed and well-written games that aren't so big on the gore and sex?
Shana Fuqua, Adam Lipkin, Mitchell Morris (m)
Sun 1:00pm TV Year in Review — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
Look back at SF, horror and fantasy in 2011 on TV. What were the memorable shows? What are the new ones to watch? Vampires, time travel, super heroes—what's hot and what's not?
Howard Beatman (m), Adam Lipkin, Misty Pendragon
Mon 10:00am New Worlds of YA — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
We all know (and many of us grew up on) fantasy authors like Tamora Pierce, Jane Yolen, Diane Duane, and Diana Wynne Jones. Who are the new up-and-coming young adult fantasy writers?
Aurora Celeste, Leah Cypess, Ed Fuqua, Kate Kaynak, Adam Lipkin (m)
Mon 1:00pm It's Only a Game — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
This year we've seen games become central plot points or even environments for science fiction and its neighbors: Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, Neal Stephenson's REAMDE, Cory Doctorow's For the Win, and Walter Jon Williams' ironically titled This Is Not a Game and Deep State. What is it about immersing ourselves in simulated environments that compels us? How much of our games become "the real world"? What do games mean?
Mark L. Amidon (m), Greg R. Fishbone, Adam Lipkin
Mon 2:30pm Snag It, Bag It, and Tag It — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
Warehouse 13, the nation’s attic or basement? Garden Shed, maybe? Myka has returned and they’ve aquired a new team member; how is this new dynamic working out? Are there any good artifacts out there? Is Mrs. Frederic an alien? If not, where is she hiding her vortex manipulator or transporter? Is this show the reason to keep checking out SyFy?
Thomas Boutilier, Melissa Honig, Adam Lipkin, Charlie Spickler, Ian Randal Strock (m)
If you want to find me at other times, check the boardgaming room, or possibly the Ziggurat Labs party, or just randomly run into me in the hallway, since there always seems to be lots of serendipitous stuff going on at cons, anyway.
Fri 7:00pm: Just a Quick Game? — 1hr 15min — Independence (3E)
There are plenty of "quickie" tabletop games, ranging from ones that take just a minute to ones that really make you think for a half-hour or less. Our group of panelists discuss board and card games that take a relatively short time to play. Share you favorites and learn about ones you may not have heard about.
Christopher Davis, Bill Levay, Adam Lipkin, Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman (m)
Fri 10:00pm More Terrible SF/F Movies We Love — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
It's an important year for genre filmmaking, as cult "heroes" Albert Pyun and Uwe Boll are back in action with new "hits!" Join us for clips, laughs, memories, and "air quotes" about all of the most entertaining science fiction and fantasy films that we love for all the wrong reasons.
Bob Chipman, Bob Eggleton, Tony Finan (m), Adam Lipkin, Tuna Oddfellow
Fri 11:30pm When Series Jump the Dragon — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
What long series have made you give up and at which point? Why then? Is it when the quality declines, when the plots repeat, or when the revisiting of old story lines threatens to taint your memory of earlier books? We're looking at you, Pern and Xanth! Contrariwise, what series keep you hooked to find out what comes next even if the quality has fallen off? What makes them different? What about series continued posthumously by another author?
Mary Catelli, Bob Kuhn, Suford Lewis, Adam Lipkin (m), Daniel Miller
Sat 10:00am Gender and Video Games — 1hr 15min — Paine (2)
Recent times have seen several gender-related scandals in the video gamer community. These include Abbie Heppe's review of Metroid: Other M and the Penny Arcade Dickwolves fiasco, among others. Is there a culture of misogyny in the video game industry? What can we do about it?
Bob Chipman (m), Adam Lipkin, Maddy Myers, Carolyn VanEseltine, Brianna Wu
Sat 2:30pm The DC Reboot — 1hr 15min — Hancock (2)
With no fewer than 52 titles launched, relaunched, or rebooted in September 2011, DC Comics was the center of discussion amongst superhero fans and creators last summer. What effect has it had on the DC universe? What were the reasons for the reboot? Other than costume changes, what new plot arcs were introduced? Will any of the changes stay or will everything go back to status quo a year from now? Come discuss your reactions and opinions on the latest DC "do over".
Ed Fuqua, Jaime Garmendia, Alex Jarvis, Adam Lipkin (m), Donna Martinez
Sat 4:00pm If You Liked Part 1… — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
With sequels of Iron Man, Toy Story, Harry Potter, Twilight, and more, when is enough enough? Does it matter if it's based on a book series? What makes a sequel good, and why can't Hollywood get it right more often? What are the great sequels, and what films do you hope to see as "Part 2"… if they don't screw it up?
Kevin Cafferty, Bob Chipman, Jerome C. Conner, Adam Lipkin (m), E. F. Morrill
Sun 11:30am Great Games without the M Rating — 1hr 15min — Paine (2)
Halo, Red Dead Redemption, Assasin's Creed, and many other cutting edge award winning RPG games are available on electronic game systems. They are popular with everyone, but all are rated M for mature. What are some fantastically well-developed and well-written games that aren't so big on the gore and sex?
Shana Fuqua, Adam Lipkin, Mitchell Morris (m)
Sun 1:00pm TV Year in Review — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
Look back at SF, horror and fantasy in 2011 on TV. What were the memorable shows? What are the new ones to watch? Vampires, time travel, super heroes—what's hot and what's not?
Howard Beatman (m), Adam Lipkin, Misty Pendragon
Mon 10:00am New Worlds of YA — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
We all know (and many of us grew up on) fantasy authors like Tamora Pierce, Jane Yolen, Diane Duane, and Diana Wynne Jones. Who are the new up-and-coming young adult fantasy writers?
Aurora Celeste, Leah Cypess, Ed Fuqua, Kate Kaynak, Adam Lipkin (m)
Mon 1:00pm It's Only a Game — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
This year we've seen games become central plot points or even environments for science fiction and its neighbors: Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, Neal Stephenson's REAMDE, Cory Doctorow's For the Win, and Walter Jon Williams' ironically titled This Is Not a Game and Deep State. What is it about immersing ourselves in simulated environments that compels us? How much of our games become "the real world"? What do games mean?
Mark L. Amidon (m), Greg R. Fishbone, Adam Lipkin
Mon 2:30pm Snag It, Bag It, and Tag It — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
Warehouse 13, the nation’s attic or basement? Garden Shed, maybe? Myka has returned and they’ve aquired a new team member; how is this new dynamic working out? Are there any good artifacts out there? Is Mrs. Frederic an alien? If not, where is she hiding her vortex manipulator or transporter? Is this show the reason to keep checking out SyFy?
Thomas Boutilier, Melissa Honig, Adam Lipkin, Charlie Spickler, Ian Randal Strock (m)
My Arisia Schedule
Jan. 10th, 2012 02:09 pmFinally got around to posting it. It's as busy as always (eleven panels again), but no day has more than four panels, which is nice, and I'm not moderating all eleven panels this time (four is about right). If you want to hear me say not-nice things, needless to say, look for me at the DC Reboot panel. Also, note that I cut and pasted from the Arisia site, so don't yell at me for not knowing how to spell "assassin" or "acquire." Also, I'm taking bets about whether my 11:30PM panel on Friday gets any attendees; aside from the time, it's up against the Eye of Argon reading.
If you want to find me at other times, check the boardgaming room, or possibly the Ziggurat Labs party, or just randomly run into me in the hallway, since there always seems to be lots of serendipitous stuff going on at cons, anyway.
Fri 7:00pm: Just a Quick Game? — 1hr 15min — Independence (3E)
There are plenty of "quickie" tabletop games, ranging from ones that take just a minute to ones that really make you think for a half-hour or less. Our group of panelists discuss board and card games that take a relatively short time to play. Share you favorites and learn about ones you may not have heard about.
Christopher Davis, Bill Levay, Adam Lipkin, Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman (m)
Fri 10:00pm More Terrible SF/F Movies We Love — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
It's an important year for genre filmmaking, as cult "heroes" Albert Pyun and Uwe Boll are back in action with new "hits!" Join us for clips, laughs, memories, and "air quotes" about all of the most entertaining science fiction and fantasy films that we love for all the wrong reasons.
Bob Chipman, Bob Eggleton, Tony Finan (m), Adam Lipkin, Tuna Oddfellow
Fri 11:30pm When Series Jump the Dragon — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
What long series have made you give up and at which point? Why then? Is it when the quality declines, when the plots repeat, or when the revisiting of old story lines threatens to taint your memory of earlier books? We're looking at you, Pern and Xanth! Contrariwise, what series keep you hooked to find out what comes next even if the quality has fallen off? What makes them different? What about series continued posthumously by another author?
Mary Catelli, Bob Kuhn, Suford Lewis, Adam Lipkin (m), Daniel Miller
Sat 10:00am Gender and Video Games — 1hr 15min — Paine (2)
Recent times have seen several gender-related scandals in the video gamer community. These include Abbie Heppe's review of Metroid: Other M and the Penny Arcade Dickwolves fiasco, among others. Is there a culture of misogyny in the video game industry? What can we do about it?
Bob Chipman (m), Adam Lipkin, Maddy Myers, Carolyn VanEseltine, Brianna Wu
Sat 2:30pm The DC Reboot — 1hr 15min — Hancock (2)
With no fewer than 52 titles launched, relaunched, or rebooted in September 2011, DC Comics was the center of discussion amongst superhero fans and creators last summer. What effect has it had on the DC universe? What were the reasons for the reboot? Other than costume changes, what new plot arcs were introduced? Will any of the changes stay or will everything go back to status quo a year from now? Come discuss your reactions and opinions on the latest DC "do over".
Ed Fuqua, Jaime Garmendia, Alex Jarvis, Adam Lipkin (m), Donna Martinez
Sat 4:00pm If You Liked Part 1… — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
With sequels of Iron Man, Toy Story, Harry Potter, Twilight, and more, when is enough enough? Does it matter if it's based on a book series? What makes a sequel good, and why can't Hollywood get it right more often? What are the great sequels, and what films do you hope to see as "Part 2"… if they don't screw it up?
Kevin Cafferty, Bob Chipman, Jerome C. Conner, Adam Lipkin (m), E. F. Morrill
Sun 11:30am Great Games without the M Rating — 1hr 15min — Paine (2)
Halo, Red Dead Redemption, Assasin's Creed, and many other cutting edge award winning RPG games are available on electronic game systems. They are popular with everyone, but all are rated M for mature. What are some fantastically well-developed and well-written games that aren't so big on the gore and sex?
Shana Fuqua, Adam Lipkin, Mitchell Morris (m)
Sun 1:00pm TV Year in Review — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
Look back at SF, horror and fantasy in 2011 on TV. What were the memorable shows? What are the new ones to watch? Vampires, time travel, super heroes—what's hot and what's not?
Howard Beatman (m), Adam Lipkin, Misty Pendragon
Mon 10:00am New Worlds of YA — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
We all know (and many of us grew up on) fantasy authors like Tamora Pierce, Jane Yolen, Diane Duane, and Diana Wynne Jones. Who are the new up-and-coming young adult fantasy writers?
Aurora Celeste, Leah Cypess, Ed Fuqua, Kate Kaynak, Adam Lipkin (m)
Mon 1:00pm It's Only a Game — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
This year we've seen games become central plot points or even environments for science fiction and its neighbors: Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, Neal Stephenson's REAMDE, Cory Doctorow's For the Win, and Walter Jon Williams' ironically titled This Is Not a Game and Deep State. What is it about immersing ourselves in simulated environments that compels us? How much of our games become "the real world"? What do games mean?
Mark L. Amidon (m), Greg R. Fishbone, Adam Lipkin
Mon 2:30pm Snag It, Bag It, and Tag It — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
Warehouse 13, the nation’s attic or basement? Garden Shed, maybe? Myka has returned and they’ve aquired a new team member; how is this new dynamic working out? Are there any good artifacts out there? Is Mrs. Frederic an alien? If not, where is she hiding her vortex manipulator or transporter? Is this show the reason to keep checking out SyFy?
Thomas Boutilier, Melissa Honig, Adam Lipkin, Charlie Spickler, Ian Randal Strock (m)
If you want to find me at other times, check the boardgaming room, or possibly the Ziggurat Labs party, or just randomly run into me in the hallway, since there always seems to be lots of serendipitous stuff going on at cons, anyway.
Fri 7:00pm: Just a Quick Game? — 1hr 15min — Independence (3E)
There are plenty of "quickie" tabletop games, ranging from ones that take just a minute to ones that really make you think for a half-hour or less. Our group of panelists discuss board and card games that take a relatively short time to play. Share you favorites and learn about ones you may not have heard about.
Christopher Davis, Bill Levay, Adam Lipkin, Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman (m)
Fri 10:00pm More Terrible SF/F Movies We Love — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
It's an important year for genre filmmaking, as cult "heroes" Albert Pyun and Uwe Boll are back in action with new "hits!" Join us for clips, laughs, memories, and "air quotes" about all of the most entertaining science fiction and fantasy films that we love for all the wrong reasons.
Bob Chipman, Bob Eggleton, Tony Finan (m), Adam Lipkin, Tuna Oddfellow
Fri 11:30pm When Series Jump the Dragon — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
What long series have made you give up and at which point? Why then? Is it when the quality declines, when the plots repeat, or when the revisiting of old story lines threatens to taint your memory of earlier books? We're looking at you, Pern and Xanth! Contrariwise, what series keep you hooked to find out what comes next even if the quality has fallen off? What makes them different? What about series continued posthumously by another author?
Mary Catelli, Bob Kuhn, Suford Lewis, Adam Lipkin (m), Daniel Miller
Sat 10:00am Gender and Video Games — 1hr 15min — Paine (2)
Recent times have seen several gender-related scandals in the video gamer community. These include Abbie Heppe's review of Metroid: Other M and the Penny Arcade Dickwolves fiasco, among others. Is there a culture of misogyny in the video game industry? What can we do about it?
Bob Chipman (m), Adam Lipkin, Maddy Myers, Carolyn VanEseltine, Brianna Wu
Sat 2:30pm The DC Reboot — 1hr 15min — Hancock (2)
With no fewer than 52 titles launched, relaunched, or rebooted in September 2011, DC Comics was the center of discussion amongst superhero fans and creators last summer. What effect has it had on the DC universe? What were the reasons for the reboot? Other than costume changes, what new plot arcs were introduced? Will any of the changes stay or will everything go back to status quo a year from now? Come discuss your reactions and opinions on the latest DC "do over".
Ed Fuqua, Jaime Garmendia, Alex Jarvis, Adam Lipkin (m), Donna Martinez
Sat 4:00pm If You Liked Part 1… — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
With sequels of Iron Man, Toy Story, Harry Potter, Twilight, and more, when is enough enough? Does it matter if it's based on a book series? What makes a sequel good, and why can't Hollywood get it right more often? What are the great sequels, and what films do you hope to see as "Part 2"… if they don't screw it up?
Kevin Cafferty, Bob Chipman, Jerome C. Conner, Adam Lipkin (m), E. F. Morrill
Sun 11:30am Great Games without the M Rating — 1hr 15min — Paine (2)
Halo, Red Dead Redemption, Assasin's Creed, and many other cutting edge award winning RPG games are available on electronic game systems. They are popular with everyone, but all are rated M for mature. What are some fantastically well-developed and well-written games that aren't so big on the gore and sex?
Shana Fuqua, Adam Lipkin, Mitchell Morris (m)
Sun 1:00pm TV Year in Review — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
Look back at SF, horror and fantasy in 2011 on TV. What were the memorable shows? What are the new ones to watch? Vampires, time travel, super heroes—what's hot and what's not?
Howard Beatman (m), Adam Lipkin, Misty Pendragon
Mon 10:00am New Worlds of YA — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
We all know (and many of us grew up on) fantasy authors like Tamora Pierce, Jane Yolen, Diane Duane, and Diana Wynne Jones. Who are the new up-and-coming young adult fantasy writers?
Aurora Celeste, Leah Cypess, Ed Fuqua, Kate Kaynak, Adam Lipkin (m)
Mon 1:00pm It's Only a Game — 1hr 15min — Douglas (3W)
This year we've seen games become central plot points or even environments for science fiction and its neighbors: Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, Neal Stephenson's REAMDE, Cory Doctorow's For the Win, and Walter Jon Williams' ironically titled This Is Not a Game and Deep State. What is it about immersing ourselves in simulated environments that compels us? How much of our games become "the real world"? What do games mean?
Mark L. Amidon (m), Greg R. Fishbone, Adam Lipkin
Mon 2:30pm Snag It, Bag It, and Tag It — 1hr 15min — Alcott (3W)
Warehouse 13, the nation’s attic or basement? Garden Shed, maybe? Myka has returned and they’ve aquired a new team member; how is this new dynamic working out? Are there any good artifacts out there? Is Mrs. Frederic an alien? If not, where is she hiding her vortex manipulator or transporter? Is this show the reason to keep checking out SyFy?
Thomas Boutilier, Melissa Honig, Adam Lipkin, Charlie Spickler, Ian Randal Strock (m)