Title: I Am The Night: A History of the Caped Crusader

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Grant Watson

Description:

More than 70 years of comics, eight feature films, two movie serials, countless television shows - the Batman is one of the most iconic and effective pop culture heroes of the past century.

Why is the character so effective? What is the core appeal? Does Batman exist as a simple vigilante fantasy, or are there deeper themes at work? An examination of Batman in comics, in film and in television.

Room Notes:

Tags: Comics, Media, TV

• I_Am_The_Night_A_History_of_the_Caped_Crusader.mp3

Confirmed panellists: Zoe Wadsworth, Damian Magee, Travis Johnson, Grant Watson

One additional panellist has been suggested.

Room: Montana A

Time: Thursday 9:30 PM

Title: Trailer Park

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Ongoing event

Description:

Another year, another batch of Hollywood blockbusters vying for the film-going public's attention. Come along to watch the latest trailers for 2009's biggest science fiction and fantasy blockbusters, as well as some more obscure releases coming in under the radar. From the team who predicted Pirates of the Carribbean would be great (it was), Hellboy would be fantastic (it wasn't), and Speed Racer would be very psychadelic on the eyes (we're still rubbing them) comes another annual round of trailer-watching mayhem.

Room Notes:

Tags: Media, Equipment: AV

Confirmed panellists: Grant Watson, David Gunn

No additional panellists have been suggested.

Room: Montana A

Time: Friday 12:00 PM

Title: Auction

Status: confirmed

Proposed by:

Description:

Bid on things you want to buy - it's like e-bay, but in person!

Room Notes:

Tags: General

Confirmed panellists: John Robertson, Grant Watson, Calum Watson, Davina Watson, Craig Greenbank, Elaine Kemp, Linda Deegan

One additional panellist has been suggested.

Room: Montana A

Times: Friday 5:00 PM, Friday 4:00 PM

Title: Channel Flicking

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Grant Watson

Description:

A presentation of some of the strangest film, television and animation clips you're likely to see. The funniest bits. The funniest bits that aren't intentional. The "oh god what were they thinking" moments of science fiction. An eclectic late-night presentation by Grant Watson and David Gunn.

Adult themes.

Room Notes:

Tags: Format: Panel, Media, TV, Equipment: AV

Confirmed panellists: Grant Watson, David Gunn, Sonia Marcon

No additional panellists have been suggested.

Room: Montana A

Time: Friday 8:30 PM

Title: Magical Hat of Mysteries

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Purrdence, John Robertson

Description:

Well, we've done two Magical Hat of Mysteries in a row - and we'd like to do another late- night comedy panel, but we want to make something new for everybody - so, even though I'm writing this, I don't really know what the panel is... but then, we never really knew what Magical Hat was going to be either... :-)

Room Notes:

Tags: General

Confirmed panellists: Grant Watson, Danny Oz, John Robertson

One additional panellist has been suggested.

Room: Montana A

Times: Friday 10:30 PM, Friday 9:30 PM

Title: Walt Disney: Animation's Magic Kingdom

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Grant Watson

Description:

When animation producer Walt Disney announced he was making a feature-length animated film, he was the laughing stock of Hollywood. Derisively called "Disney's Folly", Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs unexpectedly captured the public imagination and launched a legacy and an animation brand that continues to this day.

It's 70 years - and 48 feature films - later. Liked, loved, loathed: no company has had a more profound effect on movie animation worldwide. In one celebratory panel, we track the history, development, effect and legacy of Walt Disney feature animation.

Room Notes:

Tags: Format: Panel, Media

Confirmed panellists: Grant Watson

No additional panellists have been suggested.

Room: Montana A

Time: Sunday 11:00 AM

Title: Taking Advantage: Funding Options for Artists and Fans

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Grant Watson

Description:

Want to get a meeting to develop a television series? Want to get your short stories published? How about get a government grant to write your magnus opus? What about getting funded travel to the UK, the United States, or even to Antarctica?

A guide to the numerous government funding agencies, initiatives, opportunities and fan funds available that aren't always taken advantage of.

Room Notes:

Tags: Format: Panel, Writing

Confirmed panellists: Graeme Watson, Grant Watson

No additional panellists have been suggested.

Room: Oshaneshii

Time: Sunday 9:30 PM

Title: The 17th annual Doctor Who panel

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Grant Watson

Description:

In 1985 BBC Controller Michael Grade ordered long-running SF drama Doctor Who off the air for the first time in 22 seasons. It returned in 1986, its season truncated and its viewing figures shattered. The following year the series returned for its 24th season with a new time slot, a new script editor, new writers and a brand-new Doctor in Sylvester McCoy.

A team of panelists look back at Season 24 of Doctor Who: the key players, the audience reaction, and its four serials - "Time and the Rani", "Paradise Towers", "Delta and the Bannermen" and "Dragonfire".

Room Notes:

Tags: Format: Panel, Science fiction, TV, Media, Equipment: AV

• The_17th_annual_Doctor_Who_panel.mp3

Confirmed panellists: Damian Magee, Colin Sharpe, Grant Watson, Theresa Anns, Danny Oz

No additional panellists have been suggested.

Rooms: Montana B, Montana A

Time: Monday 3:00 PM