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This year’s EagleCon, a sci-fi and fantasy conference hosted by Cal State LA and the Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800, will honor legendary actor Edward James Olmos, visual effects pioneer Harrison Ellenshaw, and award-winning actress Dr. Dawnn Lewis.
With the theme of “Unfrakking the Future: Apocalypse and Its Alternatives,” EagleCon 2024 celebrates the 20th anniversary of Battlestar Galactica, the 25th anniversary of The Matrix, and the 40th anniversary of The Terminator over two days, October 15-16.
This year’s two-day program will emphasize how speculative genres have been used to find hope in the face of catastrophe, and the role that diversity has played in imagining better futures during times of crisis. The event will feature an exhibition room along with industry talks by writers, concept and production designers, publishers, and poets from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association.
The convention will also include an exhibition titled Unfrakking the Future, which highlights hopeful visions of the future created for Hollywood film and television by the members of the Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800. To be on display in the first-floor gallery of the University Library, this exhibit will feature scenic designs from Battlestar Galactica, The Matrix, and The Terminator in celebration of their milestone years.
For more info: https://www.eagleconla.com/convention
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