Evan T. Wardwell

Noon | Location: Sooner A

Retro Anime

Come along with us for a walk down anime memory lane with clips ranging from 1970 to 2000. We take a look at the evolution of anime's "golden era" over time, how styles have changed, and how the culture and world at the time influenced our favorite media. Embrace your inner nostalgia and bring questions you're dying to have answered about the early years of anime!

Moderator: Caleb Haldane

Panelists: Caleb Haldane, Clinton Girkin, Chaz Kemp, Red Bard, Evan T. Wardwell

Tracks: Anime, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV

02:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Sequel or Reboot?

When properties like Bill & Ted, the Matrix, or Ghostbusters are redone, it ain't always a straight-on sequel. Is this process truly creative? Are such films inspired riffs or cynical milkings of the fanbase? What's going on? Are we running out of movies?

Moderator: FoxDaddy

Panelists: FoxDaddy, Kimber E Chessmore, James Hollaman, Evan T. Wardwell

Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment

09:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room

Late Night Artists Chat

This is a chance for artists and fans to meet in a relaxed setting to talk all things art! Ask questions, share ideas, and socialize. (Hotel side, 45 minutes.)

Moderator: Busty Springfield

Panelists: Busty Springfield, Liz Campbell, Kimber E Chessmore, Tim Chessmore, Jan S. Gephardt, Teddy Harvia, Mike Kennedy, Stephen Patrick, Terry Southard, Evan T. Wardwell

Tracks: Art, General Interest, Meetup

11:00 AM | Location: Sooner A

Star Trek Today

There's more Star Trek on TV today than ever before. Two animated series and three live-action series for 2024 and 2025. Hope and tolerance shown in many places and ways. What attracts us to space, the final frontier?

Moderator: Busty Springfield

Panelists: Busty Springfield, Paul Carlson, Tim Chessmore, Neal Hallford, Sally Hamilton, Evan T. Wardwell

Tracks: Science Fiction, Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment

Noon | Location: Oklahoma E - Back Wall Table

Autographs

One-hour signings.

Profile: Evan T. Wardwell

Tracks: Autographs

10:00 AM | Location: Sooner A

The NeverEnding Story of the '80s

Step back in time to the neon-soaked '80s and discover why this decade continues to captivate audiences today. From iconic music and films to fashion and pop culture, the '80s left an indelible mark that persists in the collective consciousness.

Moderator: Mike Kennedy

Panelists: Mike Kennedy, Michael Cross, Sherri Dean, Evan T. Wardwell

Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, History, General Interest

Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage

Author Readings

Authors read selections from their various works.

Moderator: -

Panelists: Jan S. Gephardt, Tracy S. Morris, Evan T. Wardwell

Tracks: Writing & Publishing

02:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Regeneration: More Than Cheating Death?

James Bond, Spider-Man, Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Superman … these and others change actors all the time, and nobody bats an eyelid. How would Doctor Who be different if the actor changed every few years without fanfare? Is “regeneration” core to Whoniverse?

Moderator: Evan T. Wardwell

Panelists: Evan T. Wardwell, Julie Barrett, Michael Cross, Dara Fogel, PhD, Selina Rosen

Tracks: Film & TV, Science Fiction, Pop Culture & Entertainment