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dragon con

The new ‘it’ cosplay is being a wall from ‘Stranger Things’

A Sharpie and a string of Christmas lights and you're done!

On Sep 4, 2016 by Colette Bennett

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5 DragonCon cosplayers you need to follow on Instagram

These are the cosplayers that not everyone knows yet—but they will soon enough.

On Sep 3, 2016 by Colette Bennett

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Meet the teenage chess champ who plays for charity—as a Jawa

Once a year at Dragon Con, this chess-playing teen transforms into the champion of the sand people.

On Sep 10, 2015 by Aja Romano

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What is Dreadpunk? A quick guide to a new subgenre

This gothic horror and dark fantasy aesthetic is already tingling spines.

On Sep 9, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Why the comics industry is doing better than ever

Has Wednesday has become your favorite day of the week? You're not alone.

On Sep 15, 2014 by Aja Romano

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For Terry Gilliam, it’s still about leaving ‘bits of shrapnel in people’

His new movie Zero Theorem, made on a shoestring budget, provides Gilliam's trademark social commentary mixed with visionary genius.

On Sep 8, 2014 by Aja Romano

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It’s time for the post–Dragon Con cosplay explosion

Dragon Con may be over, but the amazing cosplay from the con is just hitting the Web. 

On Sep 7, 2014 by [email protected]

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Terry Gilliam calls Robin Williams ‘the most extraordinary person I ever met’

"To have that range of joy and pain is a very difficult burden to carry.”

On Sep 4, 2014 by Aja Romano

Streaming

James Gunn gets ‘Grooted’ at Dragon Con

Grooting is now a thing.

On Sep 3, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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Behind the scenes at Dragon Con’s favorite hangouts

After waiting all year, Dragon Con attendees meet up for camaraderie at two very different bars. 

On Sep 1, 2014 by [email protected]

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Project Secret Identity helps cosplayers fight online surveillance

Project Secret Identity is using cosplay to raise awareness about government surveillance. 

On Aug 30, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Cary Elwes looks back on ‘The Princess Bride’ at Dragon Con

Elwes said he viewed his character Westley as "the gift that keeps on giving."

On Aug 30, 2014 by Aja Romano

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High fashion meets pop culture on HautePopC

Would you wear a couture dress inspired by Pan's Labyrinth?

On May 17, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw

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Carpet designer threatens cosplayers with legal action

A pair of intrepid cosplayers dressed up as the psychedelic carpet at DragonCon’s Atlanta Marriott hotel. Almost everyone loved it.

On Sep 20, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Fandom

Lolita 101: This Japanese fashion craze is now for everyone

The Japanese-created craze for uber-feminine fashions has crossed races, genders, and international boundaries.

On Sep 17, 2013 by Aja Romano

Fandom

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