Genese Davis's Blog, page 11
July 2, 2014
New Cities Added to Genese Davis National Tour!
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion , a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative. Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com.
GENESE DAVIS IS APPEARING IN A CITY NEAR YOU!
PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 24 – 26
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING IN PORTLAND FOR WIZARD WORLD COMIC CON AS A FEATURED GUEST SPEAKING ON SEVERAL PANELS AND SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 24th
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT TWIN GALAXIES, JACE HALL’S 1337 LOUNGE LIVE DISCUSSING GAMING, THE HOLDER’S DOMINION, AND MORE! WATCH PART 1 AND PART 2
ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 4 – 6
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING IN ST. LOUIS AT WIZARD WORLD AS A FEATURED GUEST LEADING VIDEO GAME, WRITING, BUSINESS, AND CREATIVITY PANELS AND SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS
IRVINE, CA – APRIL 16th
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING ON CRITICAL MASS TALK RADIO DISCUSSING BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND CREATIVITY AT 4:00PM. LISTEN IN HERE
ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 18 – 20
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING FOR WONDERCON AS A FEATURED GUEST LEADING WRITING, BUSINESS, FILMMAKING, CREATIVITY, AND VIDEO GAME PANELS AS WELL AS SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18th
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT TWIN GALAXIES LIVE (JACE HALL’S 1337 LOUNGE LIVE) AS A FEATURED GUEST HOSTING A ONE-OF-A-KIND E-SPORTS DISCUSSION. WATCH THE LIVE RECORDING HERE
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 23 – 24
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT WYRD CON AS A FEATURED GUEST FOR SEVERAL PANELS AND AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 30th – JUNE 1st
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT WIZARD WORLD IN ATLANTA AS A FEATURED GUEST MODERATING SEVERAL PANELS ON CREATIVITY, WRITING, BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP, POP CULTURE, VIDEO GAMES, FILMMAKING, AND MORE! SHE WILL ALSO BE APPEARING FOR AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 10 – 12
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT THE ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO (E3) HOSTING AND SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 19 – 22
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT WIZARD WORLD IN PHILADELPHIA AS A FEATURED GUEST LEADING SEVERAL PANELS AND SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS
SAN DIEGO, CA –JULY 24 – 27
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT THE SAN DIEGO COMIC CON AS A FEATURED GUEST LEADING SEVERAL PANELS ON CREATIVITY, WRITING, E-SPORTS, FEMALE PROTAGONISTS, LEADERSHIP, VIDEO GAMES, AND MORE! SHE WILL ALSO BE APPEARING FOR AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
SAN ANTONIO, TX – AUGUST 1-3
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT THE SAN ANTONIO COMIC CON AS A SPECIAL GUEST MODERATING SEVERAL PANELS AND SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 21 – 24
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT WIZARD WORLD IN CHICAGO LEADING HIGH-POWERED PANELS ON WRITING, CREATIVITY, POP CULTUE, VIDEO GAMES, FEMALE PROTAGONISTS, AND MORE! SHE WILL ALSO BE SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS FOR HER LATEST NOVEL, THE HOLDER’S DOMINION
SALT LAKE, UT – SEPTEMBER 4-6
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT THE SALT LAKE COMIC CON LEADING EXCLUSIVE PANELS AND SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 16 – 18
GENESE DAVIS APPEARING AT THE VEGAS VALLEY BOOK FESTIVAL AS A FEATURED GUEST, DISCUSSING THE HOLDER’S DOMINION AND SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS
GRAB AN AUTOGRAPH COPY OF THE HOLDER’S DOMINION AND COLLABORATE WITH GENESE DAVIS AT HER MANY EVENTS!
June 26, 2014
Successful Show at Wizard World Philadelphia!
HUGE THANKS TO WIZARD WORLD, TO ALL THE FELLOW PARTICIPANTS, AND TO ALL THE EPIC FANS!
As an author and host Genese Davis is booked for appearances at both literary and entertainment conventions and expos. Traveling for companies such as Wizard World, SDCC, and E3, Genese Davis leads several dozen panels across the nation on fantastic topics such as video games, writing, creativity, film, comic books, storytelling, and more! Her panels are often voted audience favorites because she brings high-powered discussions with a range of perspectives and an acute awareness for audience involvement.
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Meet Genese Davis on her 2014 National Tour!
June 20, 2014
WHAT VIDEO GAMES CAN TEACH | WIZARD WORLD COMIC-CON
WHAT VIDEO GAMES CAN TEACH
PHILADELPHIA COMIC-CON PANEL
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Advocating for a learner-centered approach often brings up the question, “Won’t my kids just play video games all day?” Although the answer to that is multi-faceted, we know that no experience is devoid of learning. And, in fact, some may have more opportunities for development than we first believe. Join our special guests Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo,) Ash Monif (CEO and co-founder:Grimm Bros Game Studio) and Bryan Tillman (Owner – Kaiser Studio; Lead Artist - Dark Legacy: The Rising) discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks to video games and how to navigate both. This high-powered panel will plunge into video game culture and its social development divulging how video games affect our lives and education.
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation video game thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer in You and was recently awarded IGR Woman of the Year. She is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com and appears internationally for literary and entertainment events all over the world. She lives in Irvine, CA, where she advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com
Bryan Tillman
Bryan Tillman is currently the academic director for Game Art and Design, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, Media Arts and Animation and Visual Game Programming at the Art Institute of Washington DC. He has an MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, with a focus in sequential art and a minor in drawing. Tillman is the owner and CEO of the Kaiser Studio Productions, a production studio for comics, toys, animation, and games. Within Kaiser Studio Productions, Bryan Tillman wears many hats: He is a sculptor for toys, and acts as the editor for all the comic books produced by the studio. He also does layout and illustrations for multiple projects. Tillman is currently working on a tabletop RPG titled Dark Legacy that is starting to make waves within the RPG world. To learn more, visit http://www.dark-legacy.net
Eric Kieron
Eric Kieron is an award-winning producer for film, theater, video games, web, and literary genres. He is passionate about producing high quality, creative content built to entertain. He is a cinematics producer for Blizzard Entertainment, and is the founder of the film production company, Sleepwalker Studios. As a director, he focuses on the creative vision of the project aiming to intrigue and excite an audience. As a producer, he has led teams from concept to completion on a number of premium projects. To learn more, visit producedbyeric.com
Ash Monif
Ash Monif is the co-founder and CEO of Grimm Bros, a video game studio currently developing the upcoming RPG title Dragon Fin Soup. Ash Monif become a creative in order to share ideas and connect with others. Monif attended Cogswell College, which at the time was the only school to get an accredited degree in game design. After earnestly applying himself to learn storytelling, digital art, project management, and game design, Monif combined all of these elements and founded and led a team of students to build games. Monif and his team became a finalist in the 2003 IGF showcase. This event launched their careers into the game industry. Monif has worked across the entire spectrum of the game industry from massive publishers to indie developers with past game credits including Sims 2, Lord of the Rings: TTA, James Bond: FRWL, Fort Courage, TinkerBox, Fieldrunners, Mercenaries 2, and Doki Doki Universe. To learn more visit, Grimm-Bros.com
Wizard World Comic Con
Wizard World Comic Con brings pop culture to life in the most extraordinary way. By producing these one-of-a-kind conventions across North America, Wizard World celebrates the entertainment industry, bringing together epic fandom, esteemed creators, and breathtaking artwork.
SHOW HOURS
Thursday, June 19, 2014 – 3pm – 8pm
Friday, June 20, 2014 – 12 noon – 7pm
Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Comic Con Programming
June 19, 2014
Wonder Women / Female Protagonists Panel at Wizard World
WONDER WOMEN / FEMALE PROTAGONISTS PANEL AT COMIC-CON
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
We couldn’t imagine our favorite comic book, TV show, or film without our beloved super heroines, however the journey for them has not been easy. Whether it’s cultural barriers or societal sexism, super women have had to fight more than just crime in order to survive. Come join author Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Marv Wolfman (The New Teen Titans; DC Universe Online: Legends; Superman; Wonder Woman,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo,) and Meredith Moriarty (Roxy Dark and the Spyders; Once Upon a Time; Princeless) for this high-powered panel discussing the challenges and obstacles to creating relevant female protagonists in today’s male dominated industries. (ROOM 107)
GENESE DAVIS
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation video game thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer in You and was recently awarded IGR Woman of the Year. She is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com and appears internationally for literary and entertainment events all over the world. She lives in Irvine, CA, where she advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com
MARV WOLFMAN
Marv Wolfman started writing because of his love for comics. Many of his characters have been turned into movies, TV, toys and animation. He has created more characters that have been adapted into movies, TV and animation than any other comics writer with the exception of Stan Lee. The New Teen Titans, which Wolfman co-created with artist George Pérez back in 1980, has been a major hit on the Cartoon Network for five seasons. Although different from the comic, aimed more at the younger crowd than the high school/college age audience, it still features the characters, Starfire, Cyborg and Raven as well as Titans greats such as Robin and Changeling. Many of the villains appear in the series, as well, from Trigon to Slade Wilson – Deathstroke The Terminator, The Hive, Mammoth, Gizmo, Thunder and Lightning and many, many more. Wolfman’s credits include DC Universe Online: Legends; The New Teen Titans; Crisis on Infinite Earths; Superman; Amazing Spider-Man; Batman; The Flash; The Tomb of Dracula; Blade; Wonder Woman; Green Lantern; Fantastic Four; Hulk; Daredevil; Iron Man; Captain America; Thor
ERIC KIERON
Eric Kieron is an award-winning producer for film, theater, video games, web, and literary genres. He is passionate about producing high quality, creative content built to entertain. He is a cinematics producer for Blizzard Entertainment, and is the founder of the film production company, Sleepwalker Studios. As a director, he focuses on the creative vision of the project aiming to intrigue and excite an audience. As a producer, he has led teams from concept to completion on a number of premium projects. To learn more, visit producedbyeric.com
MEREDITH MORIARTY
Meredith Moriarty is a freelance artist living in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2011 and has since collaborated with a variety of clients in the fields of comics, illustration, and web design. Her credits include pinups in the award-winning series Princeless, and art for the iOS game Roxy Dark and the Spydrs. Her latest work, Once Upon a Time, is a fairy tale alphabet book for young readers
Wizard World Comic Con
Wizard World Comic Con brings pop culture to life in the most extraordinary way. By producing these one-of-a-kind conventions across North America, Wizard World celebrates the entertainment industry, bringing together epic fandom, esteemed creators, and breathtaking artwork.
SHOW HOURS
Thursday, June 19, 2014 – 3pm – 8pm
Friday, June 20, 2014 – 12 noon – 7pm
Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Comic Con Programming
June 18, 2014
Everything You Need To Know About Self-Promotion | Philadelphia ComicCon Panel
BUILDING YOUR CREATIVE PLATFORM:
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SELF-PROMOTION
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 12:30PM – 1:30PM
As an artist, writer, actor, musician or creator, self-promotion is an important part of building a career. However, if poorly executed, self-promotion can do more harm than good. How is the conventional wisdom wrong? What are the more advisable but underrated neglected approaches? Join esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo,) Adam Simon (Man Down, Synapse,) Tracie Ching (AMC; CBS; Sony Pictures; Google) and Enrica Jang (Founder - Red Stylo Media) discuss this pivotal topic! (ROOM 105)
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation video game thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer in You and was recently awarded IGR Woman of the Year. She is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com and appears internationally for literary and entertainment events all over the world. She lives in Irvine, CA, where she advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com
Tracie Ching
Tracie Ching is a self-taught graphic designer. In 2011 she joined the design team for VC Ultimate, the premier ultimate frisbee apparel company, later becoming the Lead Designer and Creative Director in 2012. Simultaneously, Ching has produced licensed posters for properties such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, AMC’s The Walking Dead, Doctor Who, and Community, and Ching’s limited edition silk screen prints of alternative movie posters have garnered critical acclaim. Ching’s work has been showcased in galleries such as Spoke Art in San Francisco as well as Gallery1988 and Hero Complex Gallery in Los Angeles. Previous clients include: AMC, BBC, CBS, Sony Pictures, Google, Popular Mechanics, Castro Theatre.
Eric Kieron
Eric Kieron is an award-winning producer for film, theater, video games, web, and literary genres. He is passionate about producing high quality, creative content built to entertain. He is a cinematics producer for Blizzard Entertainment, and is the founder of the film production company, Sleepwalker Studios. As a director, he focuses on the creative vision of the project aiming to intrigue and excite an audience. As a producer, he has led teams from concept to completion on a number of premium projects. To learn more, visit producedbyeric.com
Enrica Jang
Enrica Jang is the founder and editor-in-chief at Red Stylo Media. She is the writer and creator of Azteca, a comic series and motion comic, 7th Voyage, an original graphic novel (July 2013), and editor of The Poe Twisted Anthology, Shakespeare Shaken, and the forthcoming Unfashioned Creatures: A Frankenstein Anthology (August 2013). Her screenplay, The Freshmen, was made into a short film, Frienemies, winner of a CINE Golden Eagle, in 2011. To learn more visit, http://www.RedStyloMedia.com
Wizard World Comic Con
Wizard World Comic Con brings pop culture to life in the most extraordinary way. By producing these one-of-a-kind conventions across North America, Wizard World celebrates the entertainment industry, bringing together epic fandom, esteemed creators, and breathtaking artwork.
SHOW HOURS
Thursday, June 19, 2014 – 3pm – 8pm
Friday, June 20, 2014 – 12 noon – 7pm
Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Comic Con Programming
June 17, 2014
Video Games and Our Future Philadelphia Comic-Con
VIDEO GAMES AND OUR FUTURE: WE’RE ALL GAMERS
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Four giants of the video game industry join forces for this highly-anticipated panel. Don’t miss author Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo,) Ash Monif (CEO and co-founder: Grimm Bros Game Studio,) and Andrew Auseon (Infinity Blade, Kingdoms of Amalur, Age of Empires,) give their insight on everything ranging from creating futuristic video games to delving into themes that span the most prevalent elements of pop culture. Video gamers can get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at video game story details, gameplay features, and the influence video games possess in both video game culture and pop culture at large. The high-power panelists will discuss the past of video game culture as it compares to today and how it can all show what is to come. (ROOM 113)
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation video game thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer in You and was recently awarded IGR Woman of the Year. She is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com and appears internationally for literary and entertainment events all over the world. She lives in Irvine, CA, where she advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com
Andrew Auseon
Andrew Auseon is a novelist and narrative designer based in Washington, D.C. He has written for the Infinity Blade and Age of Empires franchises, and was a Lead Narrative Designer on games in the Kingdoms of Amalur series. He was the first staff game writer ever hired by both Epic Games and Big Huge Games. Andrew’s novels include the acclaimed Funny Little Monkey, and Freak Magnet, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, among others. In 2009, he published Alienated, a science fiction comedy, in collaboration with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker David O. Russell (American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook). Andrew currently splits his time between writing novels and indie games, and teaching courses in Interactive Narrative.
Eric Kieron
Eric Kieron is an award-winning producer for film, theater, video games, web, and literary genres. He is passionate about producing high quality, creative content built to entertain. He is a cinematics producer for Blizzard Entertainment, and is the founder of the film production company, Sleepwalker Studios. As a director, he focuses on the creative vision of the project aiming to intrigue and excite an audience. As a producer, he has led teams from concept to completion on a number of premium projects. To learn more, visit producedbyeric.com
Ash Monif
Ash Monif is the co-founder and CEO of Grimm Bros, a video game studio currently developing the upcoming RPG title Dragon Fin Soup. Ash Monif become a creative in order to share ideas and connect with others. Monif attended Cogswell College, which at the time was the only school to get an accredited degree in game design. After earnestly applying himself to learn storytelling, digital art, project management, and game design, Monif combined all of these elements and founded and led a team of students to build games. Monif and his team became a finalist in the 2003 IGF showcase. This event launched their careers into the game industry. Monif has worked across the entire spectrum of the game industry from massive publishers to indie developers with past game credits including Sims 2, Lord of the Rings: TTA, James Bond: FRWL, Fort Courage, TinkerBox, Fieldrunners, Mercenaries 2, and Doki Doki Universe. To learn more visit, Grimm-Bros.com
Wizard World Comic Con
Wizard World Comic Con brings pop culture to life in the most extraordinary way. By producing these one-of-a-kind conventions across North America, Wizard World celebrates the entertainment industry, bringing together epic fandom, esteemed creators, and breathtaking artwork.
SHOW HOURS
Thursday, June 19, 2014 – 3pm – 8pm
Friday, June 20, 2014 – 12 noon – 7pm
Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Comic Con Programming
June 16, 2014
Genese Davis, Rob Paulsen, Eric Kieron, and Rob Prior Discuss Creativity at Wizard World
CREATIVITY THAT LASTS PANEL
FEATURING GENESE DAVIS, ROB PAULSEN, ERIC KIERON, AND ROB PRIOR
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 3:30PM – 4:30PM
As an artist, writer, actor, musician or creator, there is nothing more challenging than the development of the creative process. Is art birthed from the spontaneous or is it a result of a carefully crafted rhythm and structure? In this panel, esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Rob Paulsen (Voice Actor - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [Donatello]; Ultimate Spider-Man; Pinky and The Brain,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo) and Rob Prior (Spawn; Deep Space 9; Evil Ernie; Heavy Metal,) will describe how to overcome creative obstacles and share their keys to unleashing creativity. (ROOM 105)
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation video game thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer in You and was recently awarded IGR Woman of the Year. She is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com and appears internationally for literary and entertainment events all over the world. She lives in Irvine, CA, where she advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com
Rob Paulsen
Rob Paulsen is a voice actor well-known for animated characters including Raphael of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” Arthur in “The Tick,” the title role in “The Mask,” the title role in “Mighty Max,” Carl Wheezer in “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,” Jack Fenton in “Danny Phantom,” and Bobble in the “Tinkerbell” series. Paulsen’s extensive credits include on-camera roles in numerous motion pictures including Body Double, Stewardess School, Eyes of Fire, The Perfect Match, and Warlocked. His television acting credits include guest-starring roles on MacGyver and St. Elsewhere. Additionally, he is one of the most sought-after voice actors in the commercial arena, performing in over 1000 of commercial spots. Paulsen won a Daytime Emmy in 1999 as “Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program” for Pinky and The Brain (Warner Bros.) Though nominated twice previously, the victory was especially sweet due to some formidable competition – fellow nominees Louie Anderson, Ernest Borgnine, Dennis Franz and Jeffery Tambor. In addition to his Emmy, Rob won back-to-back Annie Awards in 1997 and 1998.
Eric Kieron
Eric Kieron is an award-winning producer for film, theater, video games, web, and literary genres. He is passionate about producing high quality, creative content built to entertain. He is a cinematics producer for Blizzard Entertainment, and is the founder of the film production company, Sleepwalker Studios. As a director, he focuses on the creative vision of the project aiming to intrigue and excite an audience. As a producer, he has led teams from concept to completion on a number of premium projects. To learn more, visit producedbyeric.com
Rob Prior
Using his numerous skills as an illustrator, screenwriter, storyboard artist and more, Rob Prior’s career spans over twenty years of gaming, comic, film, and television experience. He has also been recognized as one of the top intellectual property creators from his peers for creating incredibly detailed worlds, characters and stories. As a comic book artist, Rob has worked with Marvel, D.C., Todd McFarlane, Kevin Eastman and Image Comics, to name a few, with his most notable credits on, “Spawn“, “Terminator“, “Deep Space 9“, “Evil Ernie“, “Melting Pot”, “Lady Death“, and “Heavy Metal“. This year Rob will be the lead illustrator on Image Comic’s latest “Blood Merchant” graphic novel. To learn more, visit RobPrior.com
Wizard World Comic Con
Wizard World Comic Con brings pop culture to life in the most extraordinary way. By producing these one-of-a-kind conventions across North America, Wizard World celebrates the entertainment industry, bringing together epic fandom, esteemed creators, and breathtaking artwork.
SHOW HOURS
Thursday, June 19, 2014 – 3pm – 8pm
Friday, June 20, 2014 – 12 noon – 7pm
Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Comic Con Programming
June 12, 2014
Philadelphia Comic-Con Programming June 19-22
Don’t miss Wizard World’s mega Comic-Con event in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The following high-powered panels presented by Genese Davis are a must see!
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
3:30 – 4:15PM VIDEO GAMES AND OUR FUTURE: WE’RE ALL GAMERS
Giants of the video game industry join forces for this highly-anticipated panel. Don’t miss author Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo,) and surprise guest speakers give their insight on everything ranging from creating futuristic video games to delving into themes that span the most prevalent elements of pop culture. Video gamers can get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at video game story details, gameplay features, and the influence video games possess in both video game culture and pop culture at large. The high-power panelists will discuss the past of video game culture as it compares to today and how it can all show what is to come. (ROOM 113)
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
12:30 – 1:15PM BUILDING YOUR CREATIVE PLATFORM: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SELF PROMOTION
As an artist, writer, actor, musician or creator, self-promotion is an important part of building a career. However, if poorly executed, self-promotion can do more harm than good. How is the conventional wisdom wrong? What are the more advisable but underrated neglected approaches? Join esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Rob Prior (Spawn; Deep Space 9; Evil Ernie; Heavy Metal,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo,) and surprise guest speakers discuss this pivotal topic! (ROOM 105)
3:30 – 4:15PM CREATIVITY THAT LASTS
As an artist, writer, actor, musician or creator, there is nothing more challenging than the development of the creative process. Is art birthed from the spontaneous or is it a result of a carefully crafted rhythm and structure? In this panel, esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Rob Prior (Spawn; Deep Space 9; Evil Ernie; Heavy Metal,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo) and surprise guest speakers will describe how to overcome creative obstacles and share their keys to unleashing creativity. (ROOM 105)
6:30 – 7:15PM WHAT VIDEO GAMES CAN TEACH
Advocating for a learner-centered approach often brings up the question, “Won’t my kids just play video games all day?” Although the answer to that is multi-faceted, we know that no experience is devoid of learning. And, in fact, some may have more opportunities for development than we first believe. Join our special guests Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo,) and surprise speakers discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks to video games and how to navigate both. This high-powered panel will plunge into video game culture and its social development divulging how video games affect our lives and education. (ROOM 105)
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
1:00 – 1:45PM WHAT’S THE STORY? CREATING STORIES THAT CAPTIVATE
Whether you are a seasoned writer or a brand new one, the journey of writing a compelling story is a tumultuous one. It is often time ladened with all kinds of discouraging land-mines or creative dead-ends. Join esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Adam Simon (Man Down, Synapse,) Eric Kieron(Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo) and Brandon T. Snider (Dark Knight Manual) for this one-of-a-kind panel. This experienced team of writers, directors, and producers will share some of their secrets to not only completing a compelling story but developing habits to be a more effective content creator. (ROOM 107)
2:00 – 2:45PM WONDER WOMEN OF THE 21ST CENTURY
We couldn’t imagine our favorite comic book, TV show, or film without our beloved super heroines, however the journey for them has not been easy. Whether it’s cultural barriers or societal sexism, super women have had to fight more than just crime in order to survive. Come join author Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Danny Fingeroth (Superman on the Couch,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo) and surprise guest speakers for this high-powered panel discussing the challenges and obstacles to creating relevant female protagonists in today’s male dominated industries. (ROOM 107)
Wizard World Comic Con
Wizard World Comic Con brings pop culture to life in the most extraordinary way. By producing these one-of-a-kind conventions across North America, Wizard World celebrates the entertainment industry, bringing together epic fandom, esteemed creators, and breathtaking artwork.
SHOW HOURS
Thursday, June 19, 2014 – 3pm – 8pm
Friday, June 20, 2014 – 12 noon – 7pm
Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Comic Con Programming
June 10, 2014
CREATING STORIES THAT CAPTIVATE
WHAT’S THE STORY? CREATING STORIES THAT CAPTIVATE
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Whether you are a seasoned writer or a brand new one, the journey of writing a compelling story is a tumultuous one. It is often time ladened with all kinds of discouraging land-mines or creative dead-ends. Join esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Adam Simon (Man Down, Synapse,) Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo) and Brandon T. Snider (Dark Knight Manual) for this one-of-a-kind panel. This experienced team of writers, directors, and producers will share some of their secrets to not only completing a compelling story but developing habits to be a more effective content creator. (ROOM 107)
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation video game thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer in You and was recently awarded IGR Woman of the Year. She is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com and appears internationally for literary and entertainment events all over the world. She lives in Irvine, CA, where she advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com
Adam Simon
Adam Simon is a native Californian that began acting at an early age. Fresh out of college minoring in theater Adam began working as a Close Protection Specialist. While training as an actor, Adam offered protective services to business professionals and celebrities all around the world. In 2010 Adam was hired as a 3D technical assistant at Cameron/Pace Group LLC in Burbank California (founded by legendary directors and cinematographers James Cameron and Vince Pace). Adam worked as a Sales Producer for Cameron/Pace while attending the Joanne Baron D.W. Brown School of acting in Santa Monica California to further develop his craft. While attending their two year intensive Meisner Program, Adam continued to write and sell scripts. Adam acts in film and television productions and continues to develop his innate talent as an actor and screenwriter. Adam wrote and starred in “Synapse,” a Sci Fi thriller which is produced by Hollywood Locations and L.A. Center Studios with Kenlon Clark Directing. Adam is also the writer of “Man Down,” a film in pre production with Stephen Mceveety and Mpower Pictures producing and Dito Monteil directing.
Brandon T. Snider
Brandon T. Snider has authored the best-selling Dark Knight Manual as seen in Entertainment Weekly, Time, Forbes and Wired. He’s also written for and appeared on Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer. Brandon has penned over 30 books featuring pop culture’s most recognizable icons such as Superman, Spider-Man and The Muppets among many others. As an actor he’s appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Chappelle’s Show and Law & Order: SVU, as well as various commercials, stage productions and short films. Brandon lives in New York City where he’s a member of both SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America. Find out more at http://www.cootiekid.com
Eric Kieron
Eric Kieron is an award-winning producer for film, theater, video games, web, and literary genres. He is passionate about producing high quality, creative content built to entertain. He is a cinematics producer for Blizzard Entertainment, and is the founder of the film production company, Sleepwalker Studios. As a director, he focuses on the creative vision of the project aiming to intrigue and excite an audience. As a producer, he has led teams from concept to completion on a number of premium projects. To learn more, visit producedbyeric.com
Wizard World Comic Con
Wizard World Comic Con brings pop culture to life in the most extraordinary way. By producing these one-of-a-kind conventions across North America, Wizard World celebrates the entertainment industry, bringing together epic fandom, esteemed creators, and breathtaking artwork.
SHOW HOURS
Thursday, June 19, 2014 – 3pm – 8pm
Friday, June 20, 2014 – 12 noon – 7pm
Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Comic Con Programming
May 30, 2014
BUILDING YOUR CREATIVE PLATFORM PANEL AT COMIC-CON
BUILDING YOUR CREATIVE PLATFORM – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SELF PROMOTION
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1:30PM – 2:30PM
As an artist, writer, actor, musician or creator, self-promotion is an important part of building a career. However, if poorly executed, self-promotion can do more harm than good. How is the conventional wisdom wrong? What are the more advisable but underrated neglected approaches? Join esteemed guests Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Rob Prior (Spawn; Deep Space 9; Evil Ernie; Heavy Metal,) Gabe Smith (Human Comics,) Rod Brown (President: Native Comics,) and Eric Kieron (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo) discuss this pivotal topic. (BALLROOM A315)
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation video game thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer in You and was recently awarded IGR Woman of the Year. She is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com and appears internationally for literary and entertainment events all over the world. She lives in Irvine, CA, where she advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com
Roderick Brown
Roderick Kendall Brown graduated from Emory University with a degree in Liberal Studies and African-American Studies. It wasn’t long before others started to see what Brown was trying to create and joined what Brown calls the Native Comics Crew. Brown and his Crew began to participate in art festivals, road races, expos and elementary, junior high and high school events, showing kids and adults alike, that having a positive mindset can lead you to a better understanding of all people. Brown also graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta with honors in technical expertise for Graphic Art and Design. Native Comics continues to grow and expand creating imaginative storylines and colorful characters.
Gabe Smith
Gabe Smith is a screenwriter and independent comic book publisher from Venice Beach, California. Smith is the Creative Director and Owner of Human Comics, a publishing company whose works have been internationally distributed through Diamond Distributions. Human Comics is also based in Venice Beach, California.
Eric Kieron
Eric Kieron is an award-winning producer for film, theater, video games, web, and literary genres. He is passionate about producing high quality, creative content built to entertain. He is a cinematics producer for Blizzard Entertainment, and is the founder of the film production company, Sleepwalker Studios. As a director, he focuses on the creative vision of the project aiming to intrigue and excite an audience. As a producer, he has led teams from concept to completion on a number of premium projects. To learn more, visit producedbyeric.com
Rob Prior
Using his numerous skills as an illustrator, screenwriter, storyboard artist and more, Rob Prior’s career spans over twenty years of gaming, comic, film, and television experience. He has also been recognized as one of the top intellectual property creators from his peers for creating incredibly detailed worlds, characters and stories. As a comic book artist, Rob has worked with Marvel, D.C., Todd McFarlane, Kevin Eastman and Image Comics, to name a few, with his most notable credits on, “Spawn“, “Terminator“, “Deep Space 9“, “Evil Ernie“, “Melting Pot”, “Lady Death“, and “Heavy Metal“. This year Rob will be the lead illustrator on Image Comic’s latest “Blood Merchant” graphic novel. To learn more, visit RobPrior.com
Wizard World Comic Con
Wizard World Comic Con brings pop culture to life in the most extraordinary way. By producing these one-of-a-kind conventions across North America, Wizard World celebrates the entertainment industry, bringing together epic fandom, esteemed creators, and breathtaking artwork.
SHOW HOURS
Friday, May 30, 2014 – 3pm – 8pm
Saturday, May 31, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, June 1, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Atlanta Comic Con Programming
