SoonerCon Event Schedule
SoonerCon 28 is June 7-9 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Plan your SoonerCon weekend now by clicking on a guest profile to see their appearance schedule or download a PDF of the event schedule using the buttons below.
Friday, June 7, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Boomer A
I Was a Whovian Before it Was Cool
Discuss and learn about the iconic Doctor Who: Classic Series, the series before the current series! I Wonder… what you'll learn!
Panelists: Michael Cross, Capt. Sean MacTaggart, Rebecca Jackson, Myron Moody, Martha Steele
Tags: Panel
Friday, June 7, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner A
Together, We Are Better: Identity and Diplomacy in Star Trek
Cultural nuances make upStar Trek’s memorable world building. Races within and outside of the Federation discover each other, work, and learn together. But Trekisn’t without its bad blood, warring factions, and competing interests. Alliances are made by an unwavering appreciation for each species’ differences that elevates the idea of common good across the universe. Is this the great legacy of Rodenberry’s genius?
Panelists: Sissy Space, Dara Fogel, Ph.D., Chaz Kemp, Larry Nemecek, Peter Pixie
Tracks: Fandoms, Film & TV, Culture & World Affairs
Tags: Panel
Friday, June 7, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Boomer B
Godzilla: King of the Monsters, King of the Box Office
Let's talk about what we all just watched last weekend: Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Panelists: Teddy Harvia, Blair Bartlett, Capt. Sean MacTaggart, Peri Charlifu, Matt Frank, Brian Trent
Tags: Panel
Friday, June 7, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma G
History of Count Gregore
Living history, from the Count himself. Join SoonerCon's Oklahoma Speculative Fiction hall of famer and local legend John Ferguson, a.k.a. Count Gregore, for a look back at his 60-plus-year career in TV broadcasting, plus his current roles in the Senior Follies and other stage productions.
Panelists: Michael Cross, Count Gregore
Tags: Presentation
Friday, June 7, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner A
Yoda, the Space Wizard: High Fantasy in the World of Star Wars
Even though it's set in space, Star Wars has its share of knights, damsels, and monsters. Join us in a discussion about the fantasy elements of Star Wars.
Panelists: Mel. White, Sherri Dean, James Dock, Tyrell Gephardt, Haileigh Todd, E.T. Wardwell
Tracks: Fandoms, Film & TV, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Tags: Panel
Friday, June 7, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner A
Yoda, the Space Wizard: High Fantasy in the World of Star Wars
Even though it's set in space, Star Wars has its share of knights, damsels, and monsters. Join us in a discussion about the fantasy elements of Star Wars.
Panelists: Mel. White, James Dock, Tyrell Gephardt, Haileigh Todd, E.T. Wardwell
Tracks: Fandoms, Film & TV, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Tags: Panel
Friday, June 7, 2019 5:00 p.m. | Location: University C
"Overdue" & "Semi-Social" Short Films Screenings with Q&A
48Hour Festival Audience Choice winning short film, "Overdue" tells the story of a pregnant librarian seeking the perfect baby name who goes into labor and is joined on her journey by characters from her favorite books. With time running out, her husband hits the road to get her to the hospital. "Semi-Social" shows a tech addicted teen attempting to attract the girl of his dreams and gets help from an unexpected source. Both short films will be followed by Q&A with director Ricky Pope and writer/producer Matthew Price.
Panelists: Matthew Price, Ricky Pope
Tracks: Film & TV
Tags: Film
Friday, June 7, 2019 7:00 p.m. | Location: University C
VHS & CHILL Presents: "Godzilla Double Feature"
In honor of this summer's newest Godzilla film release, we're having a GODZILLA DOUBLE FEATURE at SoonerCon 28! In the first feature, Godzilla faces off against aliens who have taken control of Earth's monsters and are using them to exterminate the human race in the 1968 classic Destroy All Monsters! Then, time travelers use Godzilla in an attempt to destroy Japan which pits our favorite kaiju against one of his toughest opponents in 1991's Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah! Both films are rated for ALL AGES! Introductions by Godzilla artist Matt Frank!
Panelists: Sean Peel, Matt Frank
Tags: Film
Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. | Location: University C
"The Grave" and the Gangster Era in Oklahoma
See the noir action-vigilante film "The Grave," talk to the filmmakers, and hear about the film's inspirations in 1920s Oklahoma.
Panelists: Matthew Price
Tracks: Film & TV
Tags: Film
Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. | Location: Oklahoma E - Nana Visitor Booth
Autographs
Autographs and selfies ($40/$20 cash) with featured guest Nana Visitor at her booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (50 mins.)
Panelists: Nana Visitor
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 Noon | Location: University C
Why Godzilla Matters
A conversation with Matt Frank, kaiju comic artist, about why Godzilla and the giant-monster genre is important and not just meaningless schlock.
Panelists: Matt Frank
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, Fandoms, Art
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma G
Endgame, and the Future of the MCU
Discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the year's exciting new additions to the franchise and what Endgame means for the future of some of our favorite superheroes.
Panelists: Dr. Marc DiPaolo, Phillip Hollecker, vickey malone kennedy, Ethan Nahté
Tags: Panel
Saturday, June 8, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Q&A with Nana Visitor
Moderated audience Q&A with Nana Visitor, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Major Kira.
Panelists: Larry Nemecek, Nana Visitor
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner A
Build a SyFy™ Saturday Night
Panelists spin the wheel for wacky plotline components and actor combinations, and create an original (and crap-tastic) Saturday Night SyFy™ feature!
Panelists: Peter Pixie, Mike Kloepfer, Wm. Mark Simmons, Allison Stein, Karen Thrower, Brian Trent, Craig Wolf
Tracks: Fandoms, Gaming, Film & TV
Tags: Art Demo
Saturday, June 8, 2019 2:30 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma E - Nana Visitor Booth
Autographs
Autographs and selfies ($40/$20 cash) with featured guest Nana Visitor at her booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (4 hours)
Panelists: Nana Visitor
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner A
Trekland 2019: Disco Fever: Catching It?
Larry’s behind-the-scene recap and update about Discovery and #PicardTBN as well as Anniversary Year backstage and in-joke lookbacks at The Cage, TMP, ST III, ST V, STG, ST 09.
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Crimson Meeting Room
Portal 47 Meetup
Meetup for curious Trek fans to sample Portal 47, the exclusive global live/online monthly package from featured guest Larry “Dr. Trek” Nemecek. With door prizes, snacks, gifts, and current Portals too!
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner A
Before We Entered Wakanda: Minority Characters in SF Film and TV
Take a look at roles of minority characters in science fiction and fantasy before the popularity of the Black Panther film.
Panelists: Trakena Prevost, Shai Fenwick, Johnnie Johnson, Chaz Kemp, David "Oak" Rice, Selina Rosen
Tracks: Film & TV, Culture & World Affairs
Tags: Panel
Saturday, June 8, 2019 5:00 p.m. | Location: Boomer A
Science in Star Trek?
We like to think that Trek is fairly accurate science-wise. But don't look too close. Let's discuss the plausible science behind wormholes, transporters, and more.
Panelists: Michael Cross, Dara Fogel, Ph.D., Tim Frayser, William Leaf, Dr. Laura-Isobel McCall, Ted Pennella
Tracks: Fandoms, STEM, Film & TV
Tags: Panel
Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:00 p.m. | Location: Crimson Meeting Room
Dr. Trek Show
Help Larry's indie film and preserve Trek pop culture history – your $20 gets a screen credit PLUS two hours of prize trivia, rare video, and sneak peeks of George, Nichelle, Walter, Harve…
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tags: GoH
Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Oklahoma E - Nana Visitor Booth
Autographs
Autographs and selfies ($40/$20 cash) with featured guest Nana Visitor at her booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (50 mins.)
Panelists: Nana Visitor
Tags: GoH
Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Sooner B
The Defeated Foes of Godzilla
Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah are just a few of the kaiju titans Godzilla has fought over the years. Who are your favorites, and how do they stack up?
Panelists: Caleb Haldane, Dan Erickson, Matt Frank, Nick Johnson, A. Lee Martinez, Terry Southard
Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment
Tags: Panel
Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: University C
Larry’s The State of the Trek 2019
Fan Forum for *your* options and questions of each other, led by Larry, about everything in current Trekland:Discovery, #PicardTBN, Lower Decks aka AdultSwimTrek ... and #Section31 and even #NickTrek.
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tags: GoH
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Noon | Location: Sooner A
The B-Movie Panel
Bad sci-fi movies are a guilty pleasure for so many of us! Why do we love movies that love to be bad? The legendary B-movie panel.
Panelists: Melinda LaFevers, Sherri Dean, Tim Frayser, Bekah June, Selina Rosen, Adrian Simmons
Tags: Panel
Sunday, June 9, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma A2
Making a Film in 48 Hours
Learn protips and easy tricks for making a 48-Hour Film Festival film submission. Limit 11 participants.
Panelists: Matthew Price, Rachel Price
Tracks: Film & TV
Tags: Workshop
Sunday, June 9, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Q&A with Nana Visitor
Moderated audience Q&A with Nana Visitor, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Major Kira.
Panelists: Rhonda Eudaly, Nana Visitor
Tags: GoH
Sunday, June 9, 2019 2:30 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma E - Nana Visitor Booth
Autographs
Autographs and selfies ($40/$20 cash) with featured guest Nana Visitor at her booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (1.5 hours)
Panelists: Nana Visitor
Tags: GoH
Sunday, June 9, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma G
Sixty Years in the Zone
This retrospective on The Twilight Zone’s 60th anniversary is just an excuse to reminisce about our favorite episodes -- or the ones that creeped us out the most. All iterations of TZ are fair game.
Panelists: Wm. Mark Simmons, Mark Alfred, Brian Trent, Craig Wolf
Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment
Tags: Panel