Movie Previews Take Over the World!
Each year at Norwescon one of the most popular programs outside of the combined attendance of our multiple dances are the combined Movie Previews. For the seventh year my partner Alan Halfhill and I commit multiple sessions and countless hours of behind-the-scenes toil to bring you the latest movie trailers, news and rumors out of Hollywood and beyond.
But we’re so much more than that. We highlight the latest trends, innovations, and challenges facing the industry. And also the wider entertainment culture; TV shows, home video, theme parks–the whole gamut! And for our fans of the Previews, we bring in da swag! Whatever we get from the studios or publicity agencies we pass along to you, our loyal customers. Now how much would you pay?
We have been given FOUR opportunities for full-frontal media assault, here’s our schedule.
Friday: Previews Show #1 – 1-3pm – Grand 3 — Our biggest screen, our best sound, our largest space–we’re supersized! In our most popular, best-attended panel of the weekend we talk trailers, movies, the industry, trends, news–the whole enchilada.
Friday: Family Previews – 3:30-4:30pm – Olympic 1 — In the Family Track Room we do an hour of just family-friendly previews geared to the interests of our younger set. Though older folks are always welcome.
Saturday: Masquerade half-time – Our “speed round,” a concise summation of what’s coming mixed with news. But in something different this year, the Movie Previews Halftime will not be broadcast to the hotel. So if you want to see the show, you have to be in Grand 3!
Sunday: Previews Show #last – 12-2pm – Evergreen 1-2 — Our final panel includes more stories, more rumors and gossip, as well as the best of the weekends trailers. And there’s always the notorious, “why? Why? WHY?”
We hope to see you at one or more of our panels this year. Why not collect the whole set?
2012 Philip K. Dick Award Judges Announced
The judges for the 2012 P.K. Dick award (next year’s, to be awarded in 2013 at Norwescon 36) have just been announced. Congratulations to Bruce Bethke, Sydney Duncan, Daryl Gregory, Bridget McKenna, and Paul Witcover! The full press release follows.
Norwescon 36 (2013) Election Update
Hello Norwescon ConCom members! Election season for Norwescon 36 (2013) continues!
The next Norwescon meeting (March 17) will be your last chance to nominate candidates for the offices of Chairman (Chair) and Vice-Chairman (Vice-Chair) and for the two slots on the GOH Selection Committee (GOH Committee). And it will be your last opportunity to question them!
(Information on the positions, their requirements and responsibilities are at the end of this post.)
March ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!
Note: This meeting will be your last chance to nominate candidates for the offices of Chairman (Chair) and Vice-Chairman (Vice-Chair) and for the two slots on the Guest of Honor Selection Committee (GOH Committee). For more details, please see this post.
March’s Norwescon 35 planning meeting will be held:
DATE
Saturday, March 17th, 2012
TIME
10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon: Executive Team Meeting
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.: Lunch break
1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: Convention Committee (ConCom) Meeting
PLACE
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
18740 Pacific Highway South
SeaTac, WA 98188
206-246-8600
For directions and a map, please see the hotel’s website.
NOTE: There is a discounted charge of $8.00 for parking.
Please consult the hotel readerboard when you arrive for the location of the meeting room.
FUTURE EVENTS
- Stuffing Party: 4/1/2012
- Norwescon 35: 4/5-8/2012
- Post Con Meeting: 5/12/2012
The Event Schedule is Live!
It’s here! The Norwescon 35 schedule of events! Get the rundown of every event happening all weekend long with our full event listings. Select the underlined day below to view the basic schedule and/or scroll down to use Guidebook and access printable versions of the schedule and grid.
Thursday, April 5 | Friday, April 6 | Saturday, April 7 | Sunday, April 8
Guidebook
This year, Norwescon has partnered with Guidebook to provide our online convention schedule. If you have a smartphone (iPhone, Android, Blackberry, or web-enabled devices), just visit this link to install the Guidebook app and download the Norwescon 35 (2012) guide!
While the Guidebook will be the most up-to-date version of our schedule, we are happy to provide downloadable files for your convention planning as well. You can find them on our Schedule of Events page.
