Hal-Con 2013: Full Schedule

12:00pm AST

Silent Auction Viewing/Bidding

Friday November 8, 2013 12:00pm - 7:00pm AST
Auction Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

12:15pm AST

Opening Ceremonies

Welcome to Hal-Con!

Friday November 8, 2013 12:15pm - 12:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation

1:00pm AST

Parachute!

Friday November 8, 2013 1:00pm - 1:45pm AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

1:00pm AST

Robert Maillet Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Robert Maillet

A French Canadian from rural New Brunswick, it was clear from an early age that Robert would be a very big boy. In the first grade he stood taller than his teacher and that made him awkward and a bit shy, so growing up he took shelter in his own dreams. One of those dreams was to... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 1:00pm - 1:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

1:45pm AST

Terry Brooks

Guests

Terry Brooks

Terry Brooks spent a great deal of his childhood and early adulthood dreaming up stories in and around Sinnissippi Park, the very same park that would eventually become the setting for his bestselling Word & Void trilogy. He received his undergraduate degree from Hamilton College... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 1:45pm - 2:45pm AST
(I) Author Table Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:45pm AST

Process Panel

Guests

Christopher Jones

Most of Chris’ work in recent years has been penciling for DC Comics, including penciling, inking and interiors and covers for “Young Justice,” based on the hit Cartoon Network animated TV series, and was the regular penciler on The Batman Strikes. Other DC Comics credits include... Read More →

Ian Boothby

Ian Boothby is a multiple Shuster Award, Harvey Award and Eisner Award nominee and Eisner Award-winning comic book creator best known for his work as one of the main writers on The Simpsons and Futurama comics for Bongo including the Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis and Comic Book... Read More →

Peter Chiykowski

Peter Chiykowski is a cartoonist, writer, and professional ragamuffin. He doodles Rock, Paper, Cynic, a webcomic about geek culture, turtles, and making the world a more interesting place. He actually started writing and publishing his silly little cartoons in Halifax in 2008, and... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 1:45pm - 2:45pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

1:45pm AST

Jewel Staite

Guests

Jewel Staite

Jewel Staite most recently starred as ‘Raquel’ in the CW series “The L.A. Complex”, which premiered in the Spring of 2012. Prior to that, she was seen starring in the Hallmark Channel telefilm “Call Me Mrs. Miracle” opposite Doris Roberts. This premiere was the highest... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 1:45pm - 2:45pm AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

1:45pm AST

Kelly Tindall

Guests

Kelly Tindall

Kelly Tindall is the creator of Strangebeard, the hit pirate webcomic about the world’s deadliest pirate (who happens to be a twelve-year-old girl). He wrote and drew the adventures of feline detective Archie Snow for Image Comics’ Proof and the mash-up webcomic That’s So Kraven... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 1:45pm - 3:15pm AST
(F) Comic Table 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:45pm AST

Lar deSouza

Guests

Lar deSouza

Lar deSouza, raconteur, bon vivant and artist about town was born to humble surroundings on a Hallowe’en night many years ago. Fortunately his monumental ego was able to overcome the humble bits. After an apparently normal childhood, he attended Sheridan College of Visual Arts... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 1:45pm - 3:15pm AST
(G) Comic Table 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:45pm AST

Monte Cook

Guests

Monte Cook

Monte Cook has worked as a professional writer for more than 25 years. As a fiction writer, he has published numerous short stories and two novels, The Glass Prison and Of Aged Angels, and attended the Clarion West SF&F writer’s workshop and the Launchpad Astronomy Workshop for... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 1:45pm - 3:15pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

2:00pm AST

Attack on Titan

A group discussion panel on the Anime & Manga 'Shingeki no Kyojin' or 'The advancing giants', the english title is "Attack on Titan". Because of the contrast between the mediums this series has taken, the panel would be split into 3 sections, including:
• a 30min period on major themes and devices within the series, favorite characters and moments
• a 15min period discussing the plot and discussion of theories around the anime
• a 15min period discussing theories for the manga

Friday November 8, 2013 2:00pm - 2:45pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

2:00pm AST

Pony Prattle

Interested in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? Then swing on in - we'll talk about the show, your favorite Pony and other such things, and even discuss a pet peeve or two. Whether you've seen one episode or all of them, this panel is for all fans!

Friday November 8, 2013 2:00pm - 2:45pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

2:00pm AST

Blanket Forts!

Friday November 8, 2013 2:00pm - 2:45pm AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

2:00pm AST

David Nykl Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

David Nykl

David Nykl has appeared heavily in Vancouver and Prague in dozens of theater, film and television productions. Known for his versatility and depth as an actor, he has also produced theatre and film projects, and in 1994, he co-founded Prague’s Misery Loves Company Theatre with Richard... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 2:00pm - 2:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

2:00pm AST

Garrett Wang

Guests

Garrett Wang

Born in Riverside, California to Chinese immigrant parents, Garrett Wang(pronounced Wong) spent his formative years on the move, living in Indiana, Bermuda and Tennessee. He moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA where he majored in East Asian Studies and minored in theater. He was especially... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(A) Autograph Booth A Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

2:00pm AST

Peter Davison

Guests

Peter Davison

Peter Davison, born Peter Moffett in London 1951, played the 5th incarnation of the Doctor in BBC’s Doctor Who from 1981 to 1984. He has replayed the role twice since then, including the 2007 Children in Need special Time Crash. He is one of the few actors to star in both the classic... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(C) Autograph Booth C Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

2:00pm AST

Richard Hatch

Guests

Richard Hatch

Richard Hatch has enjoyed international recognition for more than three decades. He has starred in such series as The Streets of San Francisco for which he won Germany’s Bravo Award (the equivalent of an Emmy Award), Battlestar Galactica, for which he was nominated for a Golden... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(B) Autograph Booth B Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

2:15pm AST

Making Comics

A discussion on how to to begin creating comics.

Guests

Nick Bradshaw

Nick Bradshaw is a Maritime based artist, born and raised, currently living and working in Moncton. He’s worked in animation and comics as an artist for Dynamic forces (Army Of Darkness/Darkman), Wildstorm/DC (Danger Girl, Rokkin) and currently Marvel comics on Wolverine and the... Read More →

Ty Templeton

Ty Templeton has been creating comics for more than twenty-five years, working on Batman, Superman, the Avengers, the Justice League, Howard the Duck, Mad Magazine, Star Trek and more. Currently, he is drawing and writing stories for Marvel’s all-ages Spidey book. He also teaches... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 2:15pm - 3:15pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

3:00pm AST

Armoured Costuming

Presentation of armoured costume design with how tos, materials information, construction information and the special segment "Don't do what Joseph does."

Presentation will be lead by MHA CO Scott Aucoin with help from MHA crewers. Live demonstrations on how to create armoured costumes from various materials available will be show.

We will provide hands on and face to face interaction with the crowd during the latter half of the presentation to field more personalized questions from serious costumers and interested parties.

Moderators

Maritime Heavy Armour

Friday November 8, 2013 3:00pm - 3:45pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

3:00pm AST

Ajay Fry Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Ajay Fry

As Host of InnerSPACE, AJAY FRY is no stranger to SPACE or the airwaves. Born in Toronto, Ajay attributes his bizarre and creative sense of humour to growing up in Ottawa. His career in television began at an early age with roles on LASSIE, ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK and BIG WOLF... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 3:00pm - 3:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

3:00pm AST

Creature Feature: The Meaning of Monsters

The history and horrors of popular monsters, and how they comment on social issues, is discussed by pop culture scholars.

Friday November 8, 2013 3:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

3:00pm AST

JVPS Presents - Scrounging for Steampunk

An introduction to the basics of building steampunk gadgetry. A local amateur gadgeteering member of the Jules Verne Fantastical Society shares some of his insights and experiences in building interesting widgets and do-bobs out of random stuff he finds in places.

Moderators

Jules Verne Phantastical Society

Friday November 8, 2013 3:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

3:00pm AST

David Nykl

Guests

David Nykl

Friday November 8, 2013 3:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

3:00pm AST

SCA

Moderators

The Society for Creative Anachronism

Friday November 8, 2013 3:00pm - 4:30pm AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance

3:30pm AST

Web Comics

Guests

Christopher Torres

Christopher Torres knows a few things about cats, Internet memes and comics. Torres has been drawing his web comic “LOL Comics” since 2005, before reaction images were even a thing. Featuring adventures from previous employment, his family and lots of cat stories – his comics... Read More →

Faith Erin Hicks

Faith Erin Hicks writes and draws way too many comics. Her online work includes the webcomics Demonology 101, Ice and The Adventures of Superhero Girl. Her published works are the graphic novels Zombies Calling, The War at Ellsmere, Brain Camp (art only), Friends With Boys and the... Read More →

Peter Chiykowski

Rob DenBleyker

Rob DenBleyker is one of the leading voices of web comics today. Starting with his personal website Explosm.net in 2004 to showcase his comics along with co-creators Dave McElfatrick, Kris Wilson, and Matt Melvin, Rob built Cyanide and Happiness into one of the most recognized webcomics... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

3:30pm AST

Ian Boothby

Guests

Ian Boothby

Friday November 8, 2013 3:30pm - 5:00pm AST
(G) Comic Table 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

3:30pm AST

Robert J Sawyer

Guests

Robert J Sawyer

Robert J. Sawyer is one of only eight writers ever to win all three of the science-fiction field’s top awards for best novel of the year: the Hugo (which he won in 2003 for Hominids), the Nebula (which he won in 1996 for The Terminal Experiment), and the John W. Campbell Memorial... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 3:30pm - 5:00pm AST
(I) Author Table Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

3:30pm AST

Tom Fowler

Guests

Tom Fowler

Tom Fowler is an Ottawa based artist who has worked on such publications as MAD Magazine, Revolution of the Planet of the Apes, Mysterious: the Unfathomable, Green Arrow, Star Wars: Jango Fett, Batman: The Legends of the Dark Knight and Venom. He has also illustrated several cards... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 3:30pm - 5:00pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

3:30pm AST

Troy Little & Brenda Hickey

Guests

Brenda Hickey

Brenda Hickey is a comics illustrator from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Since 2007 she has been working on her creator owned webcomic In the Air, as well as a handful of freelance and self owned mini comics. Recently she has gotten work for IDW’s My Little Pony Friendship... Read More →

Troy Little

Two time Eisner nominee and Xeric recipient, Troy began a career in animation after graduating from the Interpretive Illustration course at Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. In 2000 he began self-publishing his comic series Chiaroscuro which garnered him both a Xeric and PEICA... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 3:30pm - 5:00pm AST
(F) Comic Table 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:00pm AST

Terry Brooks Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Terry Brooks

Friday November 8, 2013 4:00pm - 4:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

4:00pm AST

Intro to LARP

Introduction to LARPing, what it means to LARP according to our Panelists. The moderator will ask a series of questions to the panelists and then will open the floor to questions.

Speakers

Armonia LARP

Friday November 8, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

4:15pm AST

Manga Editing

The panelist will explain explain of how a manga series gets licensed for release in North America and what the process is once a series is licensed. There will be discussion about the job of an editor, the process and how they got into this line of work as well as questions from the audience.

Friday November 8, 2013 4:15pm - 5:00pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

4:15pm AST

Garrett Wang

Guests

Garrett Wang

Friday November 8, 2013 4:15pm - 5:15pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

4:15pm AST

Richard Hatch

Guests

Richard Hatch

Friday November 8, 2013 4:15pm - 5:15pm AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

4:15pm AST

Sherry Ramsey - Book Launch

Join us for a book launch and Q&A with Sherry Ramsey, author of One's Aspect to the Sun, a science fiction/space opera published by Tyche Books.

Captain Luta Paixon of the far trader Tane Ikai needs to know why she looks like a woman in her thirties-even though she's actually eighty-four. She isn't the only one desperate for that information. The explanation might lie with her geneticist mother, who disappeared over sixty years ago, but even if her mother is still alive, it's proving to be no small task to track her down in the vast, wormhole-ridden expanse of Nearspace. With the ruthless PrimeCorp bent on obtaining Luta's DNA at any cost, her ninety-year-old husband asking for one last favor, and her estranged daughter locking horns with her at every turn, Luta's search for answers will take her to the furthest reaches of space-and deep inside her own heart.

Friday November 8, 2013 4:15pm - 5:15pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation

4:15pm AST

David Nykl

Guests

David Nykl

Friday November 8, 2013 4:15pm - 6:15pm AST
(A) Autograph Booth A Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:15pm AST

Jewel Staite

Guests

Jewel Staite

Friday November 8, 2013 4:15pm - 6:15pm AST
(C) Autograph Booth C Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:45pm AST

Spotlight on Monte Cook Games: Numenera and The Strange

Monte Cooke and Shanna Germain will be talking about Monte Cook Games and its upcoming projects, including both Numenera and The Strange!

Guests

Monte Cook

Friday November 8, 2013 4:45pm - 5:45pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation

4:45pm AST

Flash Mob Practice

Want to join in Saturday's Flash Mob? Here's your chance to learn the choreography!

Friday November 8, 2013 4:45pm - 6:45pm AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

5:00pm AST

Yaya Han Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Yaya Han

Yaya Han is one of only few cosplayers in the world to build a business in this hobby-ist community, but even after a decade of success, she strives to stay true to what got her into this field originally – fun and creativity. To this day, Yaya has made a myriad of costumes in the... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 5:00pm - 5:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

5:15pm AST

The Truth Behind the Male Cosplayer

The Truth Behind the male Cosplayer is here to allow people to see inside the mind of male cosplayers. The hardship they go through for openly saying they cosplay and the self image problems they have. This panel will also touch on stories about things that have happened. This Panel is intended for viewers ages 14 and older. This Panel is run by X.P : Cosplay a local semi Professional Cosplayer

Friday November 8, 2013 5:15pm - 6:00pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

5:15pm AST

Christopher Jones

Guests

Christopher Jones

Friday November 8, 2013 5:15pm - 6:15pm AST
(F) Comic Table 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

5:15pm AST

Nick Bradshaw & Danica Brine

Guests

Danica Brine

Danica Brine, pen name KARIBU, is a freelance illustrator from New-Brunswick, Canada. She published her first works in an independent sci-fi comics magazine in France called “Rocket Science” in 2012. More of her work will appear this year in Heroes of the North comic, specifically... Read More →

Nick Bradshaw

Friday November 8, 2013 5:15pm - 6:15pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

5:15pm AST

Ty Templeton

Guests

Ty Templeton

Friday November 8, 2013 5:15pm - 6:15pm AST
(G) Comic Table 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

5:15pm AST

D.C. Rhind Book Launch

A launch of two new books by author D.C. Rhind. Maha-Ka: Sorcerer Samurai book 6 of the Agent Samurai Series, as well the new book Heart of a Samurai.

Guests

D.C. Rhind

D.C. Rhind is the author of the Calebra Fantasy Series and, more recently, the Agent Samurai, Vampire-Hunter Series. A Halifax area native, David returns to Hal-Con 2013 with great enthusiasm “Hal-Con have been such gracious hosts that it’s always a pleasure to return.” David... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 5:15pm - 6:15pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation

5:30pm AST

Peter Davison

Guests

Peter Davison

Friday November 8, 2013 5:30pm - 6:30pm AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

5:30pm AST

Robert Maillet

Guests

Robert Maillet

Friday November 8, 2013 5:30pm - 6:30pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

5:30pm AST

Richard Hatch - Acting Workshop

Moderators

Richard Hatch

Friday November 8, 2013 5:30pm - 7:00pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Workshop

6:00pm AST

In Conversation with Terry Brooks and Robert J. Sawyer

Guests

Robert J Sawyer

Terry Brooks

Friday November 8, 2013 6:00pm - 6:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation

6:15pm AST

Film - Dead All Night

Friday November 8, 2013 6:15pm - 7:00pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Film

6:15pm AST

Zombie Makeup on a Budget

Learn about the construction of your very own zombie kit, as wel as techniques to turn yourself into the perfect undead.

Friday November 8, 2013 6:15pm - 7:15pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

6:15pm AST

Film - Bunker 6

Friday November 8, 2013 6:15pm - 8:15pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Film

6:30pm AST

The Ethics of Doctor Who

Throughout the series, each of the Doctor's incarnations has had a different personality and, therefore, a different opinion on how steadfast or flexible his moral guidelines are. The most recent series' have put the Doctor up against some of his toughest challenges and pushed the limits of his mercy. But how merciful is he really?

Showrunner Steven Moffat has been making a point of showing us how the Doctor's legend is not always that of a hero. His past is mysterious and blood-soaked; he spends his whole life running from it, doing everything he can to avoid having to look back. The revelation of a hidden incarnation of the Doctor--a "dark" Doctor--proves that he has more skeletons in his closet than he is willing to admit.

Guests

Christopher Jones

Friday November 8, 2013 6:30pm - 7:30pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

7:15pm AST

Adventures with Vampires and Publishing

Vampires are a great myth, a legend that has been passed down for generations and that always makes to gain new life through fiction. This panel will discuss the experiences of one author and his own vampire novels. The journey will start with the nitty-gritty numbers of sales, move on to the methods of writing and outlines, continuing with the trials of publishing and wading through the murky waters of promotion. Also included will be at least one excerpt from his latest novel (age appropriate) along with plenty of time for questions and discussion with the audience.

Guests

Charles O'Keefe

Charles O’Keefe lives in the beautiful province of Newfoundland, Canada, with his wife and two feline ‘children,’ Jude and Esther. He works as an I.T. support guy and enjoys many hobbies and activities that include writing, reading, watching fantasy/science-fiction movies and... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2013 7:15pm - 8:00pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Workshop

7:30pm AST

Young Justice Meet-up

Join Christpher Jones and other fans of Young Justice for an informal meet-up. Hang out, talk, take pictures, ask questions and have fun!

Guests

Christopher Jones

Friday November 8, 2013 7:30pm - 8:30pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

7:30pm AST

Geeks Vs Nerds

Moderators

Geeks Vs Nerds

Friday November 8, 2013 7:30pm - 9:15pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance

7:45pm AST

Cosplay Modeling & Photography

A lot of panels for cosplay are about the basics, fabrication, armour and props, etc. However we want to bring our panel 'outside' of the convention atmosphere. We all have seen those amazing cosplay photos but there's never any information about how to make some yourself besides being a professional model or photographer. We will take cosplayers, photographers, and anyone insterested, through the basics of what makes a good picture, great and how they can create real works of art from both sides of the lens.

Friday November 8, 2013 7:45pm - 8:45pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

8:00pm AST

Action Laser Tag

Free to play laser tag.

Moderators

Action Laser Tag

Friday November 8, 2013 8:00pm - Saturday November 9, 2013 12:00am AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

8:15pm AST

Adult Origami with Lar deSouza

This event is for mature (18+) audiences.

Moderators

Lar deSouza

Friday November 8, 2013 8:15pm - 9:15pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity! Workshop

9:30pm AST

Dance

Friday November 8, 2013 9:30pm - Saturday November 9, 2013 1:00am AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

9:00am AST

Silent Auction Viewing/Bidding

Saturday November 9, 2013 9:00am - 7:00pm AST
Auction Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

10:00am AST

Armoured Costuming

Moderators

Maritime Heavy Armour

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 10:45am AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

10:00am AST

Anti-Zombie Combat Workshop

This workshop is designed to prepare people to survive a zombie attack long enough to get to safety, or at the very least find some reliable weapons. Lots of people have zombie plans, but not many people consider what they would do if they were caught in the middle of an attack with only a small melee weapon, or worse yet, no weapon at all.

Hand-to-hand combat with a zombie is very different from hand-to-hand combat with a human in ways that not everyone will consider. The presenter has extensively studied both the Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks and the Zombie Combat Manual by Roger Ma and, based on his findings, has developed a martial art specifically for use against zombies. The core tenets are simple: 1. If you can run, RUN. 2. Don’t be fancy. 3. Always know, never assume. 4. There are no heroes, only survivors. 5. Keep your head. Don’t panic.

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 10:45am AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run Workshop

10:00am AST

Richard Hatch Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Richard Hatch

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 10:45am AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

10:00am AST

S&SF Short Story Publishing (Pro Market)

A comprehensive beginners guide for those interested in pursuing a writing career in speculative fiction designed to help aspiring writers get a heads up on the realities of the pro-rate market.

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 11:30am AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

10:00am AST

The Most Dysfunctional Writing Panel Ever -- LIVE!!

The Most Dysfunctional Writing Panel Ever was a smash hit at last years Hal-Con, was continued at every convention Engen Books went to in 2013, and spawned a popular web series based on the event starring Matthew LeDrew and Steve Lake! Be there for the epic, live season finale as Steve and Matt finally come toe-to-toe with Larry Gent! Will Ellen Curtis side with them against Gent? We she turn to the dark side and team with Gent for control of Engen Books? Will a single writing question be answered coherently? Come to Hal-Con 2013 and see! Not to be missed!

Speakers

Larry Gent

Steve Lake

Guests

Ellen Curtis

Ellen Curtis is a writer and web TV personality born and raised in St. Johns, Newfoundland; whose aptitude for the written word began at a young age, when she began writing short stories, poetry, lyrics and novellas. She was ‘discovered’ at a Sci-Fi on the Rock II writing panel... Read More →

Matthew LeDrew

Matthew studied Journalism at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Newfoundland and has worked with Transcontinental Publishing as well as student-youth magazine The Troubador. He has written five novels for Engen Books, Black Womb, Transformations in Pain, Smoke and Mirrors... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 11:30am AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

10:00am AST

Garrett Wang

Guests

Garrett Wang

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 11:45am AST
(A) Autograph Booth A Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:00am AST

Peter Davison

Guests

Peter Davison

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 11:45am AST
(B) Autograph Booth B Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:00am AST

Knitting for Geeks

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 11:45am AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

10:00am AST

Robert Maillet

Guests

Robert Maillet

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm AST
(C) Autograph Booth C Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:00am AST

Christopher Jones

Guests

Christopher Jones

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 12:45pm AST
(F) Comic Table 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:00am AST

Troy Little & Brenda Hickey

Guests

Brenda Hickey

Troy Little

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 12:45pm AST
(G) Comic Table 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:00am AST

Ty Templeton

Guests

Ty Templeton

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:00am - 12:45pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:15am AST

David Nykl

Guests

David Nykl

Saturday November 9, 2013 10:15am - 11:15am AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

11:00am AST

Chasing the Dream: Creating Comic Books

An open chat with visitors about how we / they could possibly get work published in the indie comic scene. All the hardships, the highs and lows, and discuss ideas that may give creators their chance at getting published.

Saturday November 9, 2013 11:00am - 11:45am AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

11:00am AST

Drakaina

Guests

Drakaina

Drakaina made her mark by becoming the first of her kind in France, and incidentally in Europe. A Model raised to the rank of Modern Muse, inspiring artists, painters, writers and poets around the world since 2001 as well as influencing a whole new generation of models attracted by... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm AST
(I) Author Table Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

11:00am AST

Billy Dee Williams Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Billy Dee Williams

SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY Billy Dee Williams, An icon of not only Hollywood but also the African-American community, was a long anticipated and much needed addition to the cast of heroes in the STAR WARS universe. His considerable presence brought many viewers to the seats of the theater... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

11:00am AST

Costume Contest Prep

Preparation for Costume Contest - official entries only.

Guests

Yaya Han

Saturday November 9, 2013 11:00am - 2:45pm AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

11:45am AST

Who should a (novice) writer listen to?

Who should a (novice) Writer listen to? What's good advice? Who should you listen to? How can you distinguish helpful comment from "mean girls" of both genders who undermine your confidence? What's the difference between editing and proofreading and advising and mentoring and managing and agenting? Who should you pay to help you, and for what? This will be a q&a and discussion: not a lecture.

Saturday November 9, 2013 11:45am - 12:30pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

11:45am AST

Monte Cook Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Monte Cook

Saturday November 9, 2013 11:45am - 12:45pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

11:45am AST

Jewel Staite

Guests

Jewel Staite

Saturday November 9, 2013 11:45am - 1:15pm AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

12:00pm AST

Billy Dee Williams

Guests

Billy Dee Williams

Saturday November 9, 2013 12:00pm - 12:30pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

12:00pm AST

Bluenose Paradox/Never Been to Mars Book Launch

Guests

Ellen Curtis

Matthew LeDrew

Saturday November 9, 2013 12:00pm - 12:45pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

12:00pm AST

Web Comics

The fundamentals of creating web comics, and finding an audience.

Speakers

Gisele Lagace

Guests

Joel Duggan

Joel Duggan is the cartoonist behind the online comic Starcrossed, host and producer of The Citadel Cafe podcast, and co-host and producer on Comics Coast to Coast on the FrogPants podcast network. In 2012, he self-published his first book, Starcrossed: Volume One a collection of... Read More →

Lar deSouza

Saturday November 9, 2013 12:00pm - 1:00pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

12:00pm AST

Vic Mignogna

Guests

Vic Mignogna

Vic Mignogna has been acting for stage and screen since he was 8 years old. But he started his career in anime a little over ten years ago as Vega in Streetfighter II. Since then Vic has been in more than two hundred shows and video games, known for such roles as Edward Elric in Fullmetal... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2013 12:00pm - 1:45pm AST
(A) Autograph Booth A Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

12:00pm AST

J. August Richards

Guests

J. August Richards

J. August Richards was introduced to fans of “Angel” during the series’ first season the rogue, street-savvy vampire hunter Charles Gunn. In season five, his character was transformed into a “take-no-prisoners” lawyer at the evil law firm Wolfram and Hart. In “Conviction... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2013 12:00pm - 2:30pm AST
(B) Autograph Booth B Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

12:00pm AST

Terry Brooks

Guests

Terry Brooks

Saturday November 9, 2013 12:00pm - 2:45pm AST
(I) Author Table Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

12:15pm AST

Costume Contest

Hal-Con's famous Costume Contest!

Guests

Yaya Han

Saturday November 9, 2013 12:15pm - 2:15pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance Presentation

12:30pm AST

Billy Dee Williams

Guests

Billy Dee Williams

Saturday November 9, 2013 12:30pm - 4:30pm AST
(C) Autograph Booth C Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

12:45pm AST

Creating Hunky Heroes and Vile Villains

We are discussing how to create great heroes and villains to make your story better.

Guests

Julia Phillips Smith

Julia is the author of dark fantasy novel Bound by Dragonsfyre, as well as Dark Ages vampire novel Saint Sanguinus, available through online retailers Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Sony, iTunes and Kobo. What a joy to put on her director’s hat when it came time to shoot the book trailers... Read More →

Shawna Romkey

Shawna grew up in around farms in the heart of Missouri but went to the University of Kansas, was raised in the US but now lives on the ocean in Nova Scotia with her husband, two sons, two rescue dogs and one overgrown puppy from hell. She’s a non-conformist who follows her heart... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2013 12:45pm - 1:30pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

1:00pm AST

Retro Game Music

The retro video game music (VGM) panel will cover music from the 16-bit era and before. We will be listening to 15-20min of music over a 45min panel, and will include discussion and analysis.

Saturday November 9, 2013 1:00pm - 1:45pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

1:00pm AST

Showcase on Christopher Jones

The career and work of Christopher Jones.

Guests

Christopher Jones

Saturday November 9, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

1:00pm AST

Silent Auction Winner Pick Up

Saturday November 9, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm AST
Auction Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

1:00pm AST

Garrett Wang

Guests

Garrett Wang

Saturday November 9, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

1:00pm AST

Ian Boothby

Guests

Ian Boothby

Saturday November 9, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm AST
(F) Comic Table 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:00pm AST

Lar deSouza

Guests

Lar deSouza

Saturday November 9, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm AST
(G) Comic Table 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:00pm AST

Tom Fowler

Guests

Tom Fowler

Saturday November 9, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:15pm AST

The Women of Comics

A discussion with a panel of female comic book professionals.

Speakers

Gisele Lagace

Guests

Brenda Hickey

Faith Erin Hicks

Saturday November 9, 2013 1:15pm - 2:15pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

1:45pm AST

Prop and Wardrobe Collecting

This panel will introduce fans to this growing hobby and educate then on the fun and potential pitfalls of collecting.

Saturday November 9, 2013 1:45pm - 2:30pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

2:00pm AST

NERO Character Creation and LARP Character Background

Basic understanding of Character generation and creating an effective character. Also dos and don'ts of Character background.

Speakers

Armonia LARP

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

2:00pm AST

Richard Hatch

Guests

Richard Hatch

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:00pm - 3:45pm AST
(A) Autograph Booth A Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

2:15pm AST

Bring Back Undergrads

A discussion with Undergrads creator Pete Williams on his campaign to bring back the show.

Guests

Pete Williams

Pete Williams is the creator of the animated series Undergrads that aired on MTV and Teletoon in 2001. Along with designing the look of the show and writing a number of episodes, he also voiced the four main characters. Undergrads was cancelled on MTV after just one season, but has... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:15pm - 3:45pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

2:15pm AST

Peter Davison

Guests

Peter Davison

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:15pm - 3:45pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

2:30pm AST

Cosplay =/= Consent - Let's Put Things Back Into Perspective

Moderators

Drakaina

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:30pm - 3:15pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

2:30pm AST

Jewel Staite Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Jewel Staite

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:30pm - 3:15pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

2:30pm AST

Kelly Tindall

Guests

Kelly Tindall

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:30pm - 4:15pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

2:30pm AST

Nick Bradshaw & Danica Brine

Guests

Danica Brine

Nick Bradshaw

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:30pm - 4:15pm AST
(F) Comic Table 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

2:45pm AST

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

A panel with the Nova Scotia Bronies about Brony fandom as well as a discussion about My Little Pony: FIM.

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:45pm - 3:30pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

2:45pm AST

David Nykl

Guests

David Nykl

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:45pm - 4:30pm AST
(B) Autograph Booth B Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

2:45pm AST

Robert J Sawyer

Guests

Robert J Sawyer

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:45pm - 4:45pm AST
(I) Author Table Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

2:45pm AST

J. August Richards

Guests

J. August Richards

Saturday November 9, 2013 2:45pm - 4:45pm AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

3:00pm AST

SCA

A demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism.

Moderators

The Society for Creative Anachronism

Saturday November 9, 2013 3:00pm - 4:30pm AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance

3:15pm AST

JVPS Presents - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Post Production

Join Rhys Bevan-John, co-artistic director of Misery Loves Theatre Company, in a discussion of the creation process of the steampunk stage adaptation of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” which was produced in collaboration with Shakespeare by the Sea. Topics will range from Victorian philosophies of the self, to the writing and design process and the physical theatre philosophy that went into creating the show and its characters. If people are game, we may get on our feet in this workshop and play with some of the physical theatre ideas too.

Moderators

Jules Verne Phantastical Society

Saturday November 9, 2013 3:15pm - 4:00pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

3:30pm AST

Con Runners Panel

Guests

Christopher Jones

Saturday November 9, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

3:30pm AST

Garrett Wang Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Garrett Wang

Saturday November 9, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

3:45pm AST

Writing for Novels

Matthew LeDrew and Ellen Curtis discuss and answer questions on the thing they know best: writing for novels. You have a great story, but it's all in your head! How do you get it out onto the page? How do you make it a novel, and not just a story? How would you do the dreaded team-up with another author? The Engen Books team will do their best to answer!

Guests

Ellen Curtis

Matthew LeDrew

Saturday November 9, 2013 3:45pm - 4:45pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

4:00pm AST

The Evolution of Cosplay with Yaya Han

A panel with Yaya Han looking at how cosplay has developed, especially over the last 15 years, and why the community is as it is right now, including the problems with cosplay is not consent, Facebook likes game, monetizing cosplay etc.

Guests

Yaya Han

Saturday November 9, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

4:00pm AST

Jewel Staite

Guests

Jewel Staite

Saturday November 9, 2013 4:00pm - 6:00pm AST
(A) Autograph Booth A Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:15pm AST

JVPS Presents - Quills and Steam: Steampunk Creative Writing Workshop

Hosted by Rhys Bevan-John and Bill Wood

Moderators

Jules Verne Phantastical Society

Saturday November 9, 2013 4:15pm - 5:00pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Workshop

4:15pm AST

Richard Hatch

Guests

Richard Hatch

Saturday November 9, 2013 4:15pm - 5:45pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

4:30pm AST

Peter Davison Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Peter Davison

Saturday November 9, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

4:30pm AST

For The Love of Comics

A group discussion on why the featured comic book guests love comics, including how they got into reading them, what the first comic was that they purchased etc.

Guests

Christopher Jones

Tom Fowler

Ty Templeton

Wordburglar

A consummate performer, freestyler and improviser, Halifax’s own Wordburglar has carved a niche for himself across Canada and beyond with whimsical lyrics, a unique sense of humour and geek-infused storytelling songs. Unapologetic in his love of double-entendres, ridiculous similes... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2013 4:30pm - 5:30pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

4:30pm AST

Christopher Torres

Guests

Christopher Torres

Saturday November 9, 2013 4:30pm - 6:15pm AST
(G) Comic Table 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:30pm AST

Monte Cook

Guests

Monte Cook

Saturday November 9, 2013 4:30pm - 6:15pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:45pm AST

Robert Maillet

Guests

Robert Maillet

Saturday November 9, 2013 4:45pm - 6:45pm AST
(B) Autograph Booth B Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

5:00pm AST

Podcasting Geeks Vs Nerds

Moderators

Geeks Vs Nerds

Saturday November 9, 2013 5:00pm - 5:45pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

5:00pm AST

Fat Apollo

Guests

Fat Apollo

Fat Apollo, Michael McCluskey, is a mixture of all things geeky and nerdy rolled up in a crunchy comedic shell. Donning Everlast boxing gloves, as well as a cape and shirt made of vintage Battlestar Galactica bed sheets (circa 1977) – Fat Apollo is a true multimedia juggernaut... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm AST
(I) Author Table Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

5:15pm AST

Create a Superhero

Audience members will give suggestions to the artists (hero's name, gender, powers, what they're wearing) and the featured artist will illustrate the ideas.

Guests

Nick Bradshaw

Saturday November 9, 2013 5:15pm - 6:00pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

5:15pm AST

JVPS Presents - Evening Films: The Origins of SF Cinema

Moderators

Jules Verne Phantastical Society

Saturday November 9, 2013 5:15pm - 6:45pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

5:45pm AST

A Thematic Approach to Science Fiction

Science fiction is often called "the literature of ideas," and with good reason: the fresh central idea is often the defining characteristic of a science-fiction novel. Join bestselling author Robert J. Sawyer for a discussion of how to come up with and develop a high concept for your own science-fiction or TV series by finding the theme that will give rise to your plot and characters, and enthrall your audience. Sawyer's own Aurora Award-winning novel FlashForward had its theme summarized in the opening narration of every episode of the ABC TV series based on it: "On October 6, the planet blacked out for 2 minutes and 17 seconds. The whole world saw the future." Come prepared to try to distill your own notions down to something equally succinct and exciting, so that you can focus on what your story is really about.

Guests

Robert J Sawyer

Saturday November 9, 2013 5:45pm - 6:45pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation

6:00pm AST

J. August Richards Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

J. August Richards

Saturday November 9, 2013 6:00pm - 6:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

6:00pm AST

Basic Vulcan Language and Calligraphy Practice

Modern Golic Vulcan is a beautiful and developed fan-language that is also a way to sharpen thoughts and express one's self logically. In a brief introduction to spoken langauge and calligraphy, the student is also introduced to a peaceful experience of mental discipline and meditation.

Ily-Gol-Vuhlkansu glenon-gen-lis vaksurik heh storik. Nam-tor isha yut na'nahp pa'shik heh na'sviribaya olozhikaik. Dungi ma orensular sviribaya sochyarik na'kai'tan heh wh'ltri svi'nash-ragtaya sahris.

Saturday November 9, 2013 6:00pm - 7:30pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

6:15pm AST

Alex Hall - Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse

Speakers

Alex Hall

Saturday November 9, 2013 6:15pm - 7:15pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

7:00pm AST

Bullying in the Community

A presentation on the subject of bullying and harassment in the community, presented by the Super Heroes Think Pink campaign.

Saturday November 9, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation

7:00pm AST

Dorks in Dungeons

Dice rolling fantasy improv comedy!

Saturday November 9, 2013 7:00pm - 8:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance

7:00pm AST

Frankenstein's Monster

A screening of Frankenstein's Monster

Saturday November 9, 2013 7:00pm - 9:00pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Film

7:00pm AST

Stargazer Soiree

Open only to Warp Speed Pass holders and invited guests.

Guests

Ajay Fry

Brenda Hickey

Christopher Jones

Christopher Torres

D.C. Rhind

Danica Brine

David Nykl

Drakaina

Ellen Curtis

Faith Erin Hicks

Fat Apollo

Garrett Wang

Hal Hilden

Hal Hilden currently writes for Red Leaf Comics, penning MacSorly, RCMP, a current Leaf Vs. The Memphere story, The Ministers of Magic and his co-creator owned Dreamland 2047 limited series. He has dabbled in animation scripting, writing a spec script for Wetsand Animation, and he... Read More →

Ian Boothby

J. August Richards

Jewel Staite

Joel Duggan

Julia Phillips Smith

Kelly Tindall

Lar deSouza

Matthew LeDrew

Monte Cook

Nick Bradshaw

Pete Williams

Peter Chiykowski

Peter Davison

Richard Hatch

Rob DenBleyker

Robert Bailey

Robert Bailey is originally from England, where he attended College of Art during the sixties. After careers in television and newspapers, and later as a full time aviation combat artist, he was suddenly approached by Lucasfilm some years ago. George Lucas had seen his website and... Read More →

Robert J Sawyer

Robert Maillet

Shawna Romkey

Terry Brooks

Tom Fowler

Troy Little

Ty Templeton

Vic Mignogna

Wordburglar

Yaya Han

Saturday November 9, 2013 7:00pm - 10:00pm AST
Summit Suite The 8th Floor, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Warp Speed Event

7:30pm AST

Homestuck

Did you ever wonder who those weird, grey painted people with horns are that you always see wandering around conventions? Well here is your chance to find out! Presented by HaliStuck, this panel will look at what the web comic Homestuck is all about.

Saturday November 9, 2013 7:30pm - 8:30pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

7:45pm AST

Hentai Jeopardy (18+)

Silly an entertaining Trivia game about all things hentai!
18 years of age and older!

Saturday November 9, 2013 7:45pm - 8:45pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

9:00pm AST

Halifax Concert Band

Saturday November 9, 2013 9:00pm - 11:00pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance

9:00pm AST

Action Laser Tag

Free to play laser tag!

Moderators

Action Laser Tag

Saturday November 9, 2013 9:00pm - Sunday November 10, 2013 12:00am AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

9:00pm AST

Hal-Concert

Guests

Wordburglar

Saturday November 9, 2013 9:00pm - Sunday November 10, 2013 12:00am AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance

9:00am AST

SCA

A demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism

Moderators

The Society for Creative Anachronism

Sunday November 10, 2013 9:00am - 10:15am AST
Cave of Wonders WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance

9:00am AST

Silent Auction Viewing/Bidding

Sunday November 10, 2013 9:00am - 6:00pm AST
Auction Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

9:30am AST

The House on Haunted Hill

A production of The House on Haunted Hill, performed by the B-Side Players.

Speakers

B-Side Players

Sunday November 10, 2013 9:30am - 11:00am AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance

10:00am AST

JVPS Presents - Steampunk 101

What is so punk about steampunk? Why all the gears and goggles? When did it start? Is it books, movies, or dress up? We will look at all these questions and more at this introductory overview to all the things steampunk.

Moderators

Jules Verne Phantastical Society

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 10:45am AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

10:00am AST

1980's Anime

A group discussion about the popular anime series and hidden gems released in the 1980's. Moderated for the purpose of conducting the conversation. We will spend a big chunk of our panel going year by year and addressing some big hits, who had seen them, and people's old favorites. We will also visit some of these topics:

• Themes in 80's anime
• Popular tropes
• Japan's state and influence on 1980's anime
• Quality/methods of animation
• Genres in anime compared to today

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 10:45am AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

10:00am AST

Happy 50th Doctor!

We plan to discuss the end of Matt Smith, the new Doctor - Peter Capaldi, and other Whovain things.

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 11:00am AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

10:00am AST

KAG and MHA Grand Assembly

Annual presentation from both KAG Kanada and MHA -
description of events and accomplishments of past year;
handing out of any awards, recognitions, promotions, etc.
KAG Kanada wants to run panel back-to-back with another 60 min. panel.

Moderators

Maritime Heavy Armour

Klingon Assault Group

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 11:00am AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

10:00am AST

Garrett Wang

Guests

Garrett Wang

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 11:00am AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

10:00am AST

J. August Richards

Guests

J. August Richards

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm AST
(A) Autograph Booth A Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:00am AST

Christopher Jones

Guests

Christopher Jones

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 1:00pm AST
(F) Comic Table 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:00am AST

Jewel Staite

Guests

Jewel Staite

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 1:00pm AST
(B) Autograph Booth B Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:00am AST

Lar deSouza

Guests

Lar deSouza

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 1:00pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

10:00am AST

Ty Templeton

Guests

Ty Templeton

Sunday November 10, 2013 10:00am - 1:00pm AST
(I) Author Table Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

11:00am AST

Billy Dee Williams

Guests

Billy Dee Williams

Sunday November 10, 2013 11:00am - 11:30am AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

11:00am AST

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Introduction and discussion of one of the most celebrated manga series Jojo's bizarre adventure and it's author: Araki.

Sunday November 10, 2013 11:00am - 11:45am AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

11:00am AST

For The Love of Comics

A group discussion on why the featured comic book guests love comics, including how they got into reading them, what the first comic was that they purchased etc.

Guests

Brenda Hickey

Joel Duggan

Troy Little

Sunday November 10, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

11:15am AST

Cyanide and Happiness

Guests

Rob DenBleyker

Sunday November 10, 2013 11:15am - 11:45am AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

11:15am AST

KAG Canada - Creation of Klingon Ales/Beers

60-minute panel, intended to run right after KAG Kanada/MHA Grand Assembly, will discuss Paul Carreau's successful efforts to not only create and market several Klingon-themed ales or brews, but success in networking with CBS and Paramount in name licensing agreements for these products.

Moderators

Klingon Assault Group

Sunday November 10, 2013 11:15am - 12:15pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

11:15am AST

Supernatural

An fan run open forum where people can ask questions about the series as a whole, where they can throw out theories and ideas, and we give our take on what we think.

Sunday November 10, 2013 11:15am - 12:15pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

11:30am AST

Billy Dee Williams

Guests

Billy Dee Williams

Sunday November 10, 2013 11:30am - 2:30pm AST
(C) Autograph Booth C Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

11:45am AST

Richard Hatch

Guests

Richard Hatch

Sunday November 10, 2013 11:45am - 1:00pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

12:00pm AST

Writing for Short Stories

Writing a short story can be just as hard -- or harder -- than writing a novel! There are concerns of theme and meaning, and neatly packing your epic story into a much denser page count. Join Ellen Curtis, critically-praised author of short-fiction for Engen Books, as she helps fellow authors with the do's and don'ts of writing short fiction. With Steve Lake and Matthew LeDrew!

Moderators

Ellen Curtis

Steve Lake

Matthew LeDrew

Sunday November 10, 2013 12:00pm - 12:45pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

12:00pm AST

Vic Mignogna Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Vic Mignogna

Sunday November 10, 2013 12:00pm - 12:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

12:15pm AST

Podcasting with Joel Duggan

Guests

Joel Duggan

Sunday November 10, 2013 12:15pm - 1:00pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

12:15pm AST

J. August Richards

Guests

J. August Richards

Sunday November 10, 2013 12:15pm - 2:00pm AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

12:15pm AST

Peter Davison

Guests

Peter Davison

Sunday November 10, 2013 12:15pm - 2:15pm AST
(A) Autograph Booth A Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

12:30pm AST

Robert J Sawyer Q&A

Q&As are an opportunity to ask our guests that burning question to which you've always wanted the answer!

Guests

Robert J Sawyer

Sunday November 10, 2013 12:30pm - 1:15pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Q&A

12:30pm AST

Cosplay 101

A slideshow presentation of the basics a beginner needs to know to begin cosplaying. How to buy and source materials, how to choose a character, how to be sure the things you buy are quality items and how to avoid being scammed online.

Sunday November 10, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

12:45pm AST

Vic Mignogna - Star Trek Continues

Guests

Vic Mignogna

Sunday November 10, 2013 12:45pm - 1:45pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation

1:00pm AST

20 Year of the X-Files

The X-Files celebrated it's 20th anniversary on September 10th, 2013. Join us for a discussion about the show, the actors and the episodes.

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:00pm - 1:45pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

1:00pm AST

Silent Auction Winner Pick Up

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm AST
Auction Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

1:00pm AST

Ian Boothby

Guests

Ian Boothby

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:00pm AST

Kelly Tindall

Guests

Kelly Tindall

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(F) Comic Table 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:00pm AST

Tom Fowler

Guests

Tom Fowler

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(G) Comic Table 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:15pm AST

All Ages Comics

A discussion on all ages comics and the importance of bring in young readers.

Guests

Brenda Hickey

Christopher Jones

Troy Little

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:15pm - 2:00pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

1:15pm AST

Jewel Staite

Guests

Jewel Staite

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:15pm - 2:45pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

1:15pm AST

David Nykl

Guests

David Nykl

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:15pm - 3:15pm AST
(B) Autograph Booth B Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:30pm AST

This Year in Anime

This panel will take a look at new anime that have begun airing in the past year. It will be mostly an information session, although my own personal opinion/rating on the shows will be important as well. This is a great introduction to new shows many fans may not have heard about (most fans watch anime by a friend's recommendation), and is a great introduction to anime in general. I will review between 40-50 shows.

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:30pm - 3:00pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

1:30pm AST

Robert J Sawyer

Guests

Robert J Sawyer

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:30pm - 3:30pm AST
(I) Author Table Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

1:45pm AST

Writer's Workshop with D.C. Rhind

Guests

D.C. Rhind

Sunday November 10, 2013 1:45pm - 2:45pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

2:00pm AST

Creature Costuming

An information panel about construction large creature costumes and the tools and materials required to make said costumes. The panel will cover construction, materials, time frame, basic and advanced techniques used.

Sunday November 10, 2013 2:00pm - 3:30pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

2:00pm AST

Auction

Hal-Con's Charity Auction, with proceeds going to the IWK and the Youth Help Phone. Celebrity Auctioneer - Garrett Wang.

Guests

Garrett Wang

Sunday November 10, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Interactivity!

2:15pm AST

Process Panel

Special guests panels will discuss on how each creator creates comics. How they work; traditionally, digitally

Guests

Danica Brine

Hal Hilden

Joel Duggan

Nick Bradshaw

Sunday November 10, 2013 2:15pm - 3:15pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Panel

2:15pm AST

Robert Maillet

Guests

Robert Maillet

Sunday November 10, 2013 2:15pm - 3:15pm AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

2:45pm AST

Vic Mignogna

Guests

Vic Mignogna

Sunday November 10, 2013 2:45pm - 4:15pm AST
(C) Autograph Booth C Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

3:00pm AST

So you wanna look like Silk Spectre: the basics behind retro hairstyling

Participants will learn through demonstration how to do rolls, curls and waves; using on pincurling, hair setting and also curling irons (because I know not all people have the patience to pincurl or wet set their hair all the time)

Sunday November 10, 2013 3:00pm - 4:00pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

3:15pm AST

Batman 1966

The 1960s Batman TV series is back... as a comic book! Join Batman '66 artists Ty Templeton and Christopher Jones for a look back at the TV series and the DC Digital First comic.

Moderators

Christopher Jones

Ty Templeton

Sunday November 10, 2013 3:15pm - 4:00pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

3:15pm AST

Peter Davison

Guests

Peter Davison

Sunday November 10, 2013 3:15pm - 4:45pm AST
(D) Photograph Booth 1 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

3:30pm AST

David Nykl

Guests

David Nykl

Sunday November 10, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

3:30pm AST

Storytime with Fat Apollo

PG 13+

You’ve paid for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge!

Listen in confused silence as Fat Apollo regales you with stories including but not limited to:

Meeting celebrities he should have known but didn’t!

Accosting John Travolta!

Blundering about while living in India!

Growing up with a monkey in 1970’s Nova Scotia!

The MOST gruesome thing ever to happen on the set of the X-files!

Being mistaken for a Sumo by a large group of drunken Japanese Sailors!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

This is the only opportunity this year to get the true Fat Apollo experience in an easily forgettable 1 hour chunk!

See you there!

Moderators

Fat Apollo

Sunday November 10, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation

3:30pm AST

Richard Hatch

Guests

Richard Hatch

Sunday November 10, 2013 3:30pm - 5:30pm AST
(B) Autograph Booth B Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

3:45pm AST

Interview with a LARPer

A discussion with a Player and then their Character regarding their views on the game and Game world.

Sunday November 10, 2013 3:45pm - 4:45pm AST
(R5) Clockwork Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

4:00pm AST

Nick Bradshaw & Danica Brine

Guests

Danica Brine

Nick Bradshaw

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:00pm - 6:00pm AST
(G) Comic Table 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:00pm AST

Terry Brooks

Guests

Terry Brooks

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:00pm - 6:00pm AST
(I) Author Table Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:00pm AST

Troy Little & Brenda Hickey

Guests

Brenda Hickey

Troy Little

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:00pm - 6:00pm AST
(H) Comic Table 3 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:15pm AST

Armoured Costuming

Moderators

Maritime Heavy Armour

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:15pm - 5:00pm AST
(R1) Fluffy's Den WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

4:15pm AST

Joss Whedon

A panel that covers the scope of Whedon's work as a director and producer, and includes, of course, S.H.I.E.L.D!

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:15pm - 5:00pm AST
(R2/3) Looking Glass Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Fan-Run

4:15pm AST

Garrett Wang

Guests

Garrett Wang

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:15pm - 6:00pm AST
(A) Autograph Booth A Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:30pm AST

Robert Maillet

Guests

Robert Maillet

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:30pm - 6:00pm AST
(C) Autograph Booth C Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Autographs

4:45pm AST

NERO LARP

RESCHEDULED DUE TO ROOM CLOSURE. A mini module that will serve as an introduction to a full length event.

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:45pm - 5:45pm AST
(R4) The Comic Room WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

4:45pm AST

Geeks Vs Nerds

http://www.geeksversusnerds.com/

Moderators

Geeks Vs Nerds

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:45pm - 6:00pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Performance

4:45pm AST

Vic Mignogna

Guests

Vic Mignogna

Sunday November 10, 2013 4:45pm - 6:00pm AST
(E) Photograph Booth 2 Grand Hall, WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Photographs

6:00pm AST

Closing Ceremonies

Sunday November 10, 2013 6:00pm - 7:00pm AST
(1) Main Stage WTCC, Halifax, NS, Canada

Presentation