Convention Schedule

Friday, October 30, 2009

9:00am to 6:00pm Registration
11:00am to 7:00pm Dealer’s Room Open

Location Abbreviations- Main Programming (MP), Fan Panel Room (FAN), Autograph Room (AG)

1:00pm

Writers Panel (MP) – Join out panel of Writers as they talk about putting words in Time Lords mouths. Rob Shearman, Tony Lee, Simon Guerrier

Chicks Dig Time Lords (FAN) – A look at Feminism in fandom. Tara O’Shea, Tammy Garrison, and Katy Shuttleworth. More on this panel >>

2:00pm

An Hour with Gareth David-Lloyd (MP) – Ianto Jones is alive and well… and answering your questions on stage. Moderated by Toby Hadoke.

Living Classically in a New World (FAN) – Our panelists look at the place of the Classic Series in the era of the 2005 launch of the New Series. Charles Martin, Joey Reynolds, Bob Yazel

Photo Ops (AG) – Louise Jameson

3:00pm

An Hour with Louise Jameson (MP) – Our chance to sit and speak with the delightful Louise Jameson, as she shares tales from her time in the TARDIS and beyond. Moderated by Nigel Fairs.

Tony Lee – Zombies, Vampires, and Time Lords (FAN) – Comic book writer Tony Lee brings us up to speed on his career and recent projects. Includes the release of Tony’s most recent Graphic Novel, HARKER.

Photo Ops (AG) – Gareth David-Lloyd

4:00pm

Big Finish Productions (MP) – The team behind the Doctor Who audio dramas brings us up to speed on their recent releases. Jason Haigh-Ellery, Nigel Fairs

Welcome to Hurricane Who (FAN) – A Meet and Greet with some of the staff behind Hurricane Who events. Come and learn about what goes into everything from Conventions to Pub Nights, and what might be coming in the future. Jarrod Cooper, Janet Gatsby, Teri Sears

Autographs (AG) – Rob Shearman, Simon Guerrier, Tony Lee

5:00pm

Looking back at the New Series (MP) – Writer Rob Shearman and Actor Colin Spaull give an inside look at the making of the New Series since its re-launch in 2005.

Social Media and Fandom (FAN) – We live in the Age of Twitter, Facebook, and LiveJournal. How does this effect fans?? Tara O’Shea, Katy Shuttleworth, Tammy Garrison

Autographs (AG) - Gareth David-Lloyd, Louise Jameson, Jason Haigh-Ellery, Nigel Fairs

6:00pm

Opening Ceremonies (MP)

8:00pm

Just a DWNY Minute (MP) – Our friends at Doctor Who New York play a fast, funny, and witty game of gab.

8:30pm

Sci-Fi Sea Cruise (MP) – The Premiere of “Time and Tortola”, the video made on the 2009 Cruise. Dan Harris

9:00pm

The Sarah Jane Adventures (MP) - Sit back and Enjoy as we pay a visit to Bannerman Road.

10:00pm

Fury from the Deep End (Jasmine Pool) – Grab your Swim Trunks, Floaties, and Inflatable Daleks as we finish the evening with a dip in the pool.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

9:00am to 6:00pm Registration
10:00am to 7:00pm Dealer’s Room Open

10:30am

NASA: The Space Exploration Mission (MP) – Mr. Russell Romanella, Director of the International Space Station and Spacecraft Processing at Kennedy Space Center, will be giving a 90 minute presentation on NASA and the Space Program. How far have we come, and where are we going? More on this presentation >>

11:00am

Life on Bannerman Road (FAN) – A look at the spinoff with Sarah Jane Smith. Is life on earth an Adventure… or a Bore?? Barnaby Edwards, Tara O’Shea

12:00pm

The Moffatt Era (MP) – The Future is coming… New Logo and All. Our panel will discuss the things that we can expect from Series Five (or is it One?). Rob Shearman, Simon Guerrier, Toby Hadoke

Torchwood Babiez (FAN) – The writer and artist behind this incredible online comic talk about the creative process. Tammy Garrison, Katy Shuttleworth

1:00pm

Doctor Who Comics (MP) – Join our panel as we discuss the ongoing world of Doctor Who Comics, both in print and online. Tony Lee, Tammy Garrison, Katy Shuttleworth

Cosplay 101 (FAN) – From Coats to Converse, Cosplay is here to stay. Stop in and learn how to get started in this fun side of fandom. Crystal Melton

Photo Ops (AG) - Gareth David-Lloyd

2:00pm

Torchwood (MP) – A look at the Hit Spinoff with Actor Gareth David-Lloyd and Jarrod Cooper

Doctor Who D.I.Y. (FAN) – Ever felt the urge to build your own TARDIS? Want a Dalek hanging out in your living room all the time? Come and ask questions of the people who have built them. Tara Wheeler

Photo Ops (AG) - Louise Jameson

3:00pm

The Classic Series (MP) – A look back at the Original Doctor Who series with some of the people involved. Louise Jameson, Colin Spaull, Nigel Fairs, Steve Roberts

Captain Jack – Hero or Monster? (FAN) – Our panel will look at the Character of Captain Jack Harkness. What is his place in the Whoniverse?? And should he be stopped?? Tara O’Shea, Dr Lynnette Porter, Barnaby Edwards

4:00pm

The New Series (MP) – Take a look at the writing and production of the New Series from some of those involved. Rob Shearman, Colin Spaull, Simon Guerrier

What Should We Be Watching?? (FAN) – The TV Season is back in full swing, and there are loads of new series popping up on our DVR. Come and discuss the best and the worst of the fall season. Jarrod Cooper, Tammy Garrison, Dr. Lynnette Porter, Teri Sears

Autographs (AG) – Jason Haigh-Ellery, Nigel Fairs, Tony Lee

5:00pm

Big Finish Listens (MP) – The Team behind the Doctor Who audio dramas answers your questions and gets feedback on their audio releases. Jason Haigh-Ellery, Nigel Fairs

LOST: A Survivors Guide (FAN) – Dr. Lynnette Porter, author of several guides to the series, gives us insight into the life on the Island.

Autographs (AG) - Gareth David-Lloyd, Louise Jameson, Rob Shearman, Simon Guerrier

7:00pm

Pre-Moths Social (FOYER) – Mix and Mingle with other fans as we prepare for the evenings performances.

Pre-Masquerade Check in for Participants (FAN) More on this >>

8:00pm

“Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf” (MP) – Toby Hadoke’s Award Winning One Man Show comes to Florida.

10:00pm

Midnight Masquerade (MP) – What would Halloween be without a Costume Contest?? Join our Cosplayers for an evening of fun. Read more >>

Sunday, November 1, 2009

9:00am to 4:00pm Registration
10:00am to 6:00pm Dealer’s Room Open

11:00 am

Vogon Prose (FAN) – A Reading of some of the worst fan fics available. All are welcomed to bring and share. Read more about Vogon Prose>>

12:00pm

Writers Roundtable (MP) – Our writers take to the stage to tell us of their future projects. Rob Shearman, Tony Lee, Nigel Fairs, Tammy Garrison, Simon Guerrier

Farewell Mr. Tennant (FAN) – A look back at the Era of the Tenth Doctor. What has he brought to the show, and what does he leave for the future? Barnaby Edwards, Tara O’Shea

Photo Ops (AG) - Gareth David-Lloyd

1:00pm

An Hour with Gareth David-Lloyd (MP)– The actor behind Torchwood’s Ianto Jones takes to the stage for a Question and Answer.

Obsession (FAN) – We look at the obsession that fans have with the things they enjoy. Where does it come from, and how much is too much?? Dr. Daniel Patz, Rob Shearman, Toby Hadoke, Bob Yazel

Photo Ops (AG) - Louise Jameson

2:00pm

An Hour with Louise Jameson (MP) – We spend time in the presence of Ms. Jameson one last time.

Stargate: Universe (FAN) – The crew of the Destiny have launched on the SyFy channel. What do we think of the series so far?? Jarrod Cooper, Tammy Garrison, Teri Sears

3:00pm

Big Finish Looking Forward (MP) – The Team behind the Doctor Who audio dramas look to the future and upcoming releases. Jason Haigh-Ellery, Simon Guerrier

An Hour with Colin Spaull (FAN) – Classic and New Series Guest Actor Colin Spaull answers your questions one last time.

Autographs (AG) – Gareth David-Lloyd, Toby Hadoke, Rob Shearman, Tony Lee

4:00pm

Restoring the Classics (MP) – Our look back at the efforts of the Restoration Team on the Classic Series Releases. Steve Roberts, Toby Hadoke

Sci-Fi Sea Cruise Meet and Greet (FAN) – Meet the crew behind the Sci-Fi Sea Cruise and learn about their past and future voyages. Dan Harris

Autographs (AG) - Louise Jameson, Nigel Fairs, Jason Haigh-Ellery, Simon Guerrier

5:00pm

Audio Commentary – “Torchwood: Children of Earth” (MP) – Day Four Live Audio Commentary on this emotional episode of Torchwood with Gareth David-Lloyd and Jarrod Cooper.

Douglas Adams Retrospective (FAN) – Look back at the life and career of one of the Legends of British Science Fiction. Charles Martin

6:00pm

Closing Ceremonies (MP) – The time has come to say goodbye to all of our friends, and to find out when we will meet again….

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