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==Previous conventions==
==Previous conventions==
===2013===
===2013===
Fanaticon Alpha had many notable guests and fans from a broad spectrum in the entertainment world. From the ranks of science-fiction writers was author, Jason Woodham, (''Blaze: A Superhero Origin Story'', ''Book One of The High-Born Epic'', and ''What Warriors Will Stand'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blazingknight.com|title=Blaze|publisher=Blazingknight.com|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whatwarriorswillstand.com|title=What Warriors Will Stand|publisher=Whatwarriorswillstand.com|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref> Coming from the comic's community was graphic novelist Brett Brooks (''Dust Bunny'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dustbunnycomic.blogspot.com/|title=Dust Bunny|author=Brett Brooks|publisher=Dustbunnycomic.blogspot.com|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref> Fanaticon also had individuals from the film industry on hand, including filmmaker Joshua Sheik (''Christian's Carol'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianscarol.com/home.html|title=Home|publisher=Christianscarol.com|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref> and special effects make-up artist Matt Silva (''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'', ''[[The Book of Eli]]'', [[SyFy]]'s ''[[Face Off (TV series)]]''), as featured panelists. Video game designer and founder of Square Peg Projekts, Daniel Alexander<ref>{{cite web|url=http://geekalabama.com/tag/fanaticon/|title=Fanaticon - Geek Alabama|publisher=Geekalabama.com|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://squarepegprojekts.com/|title=Square Peg Projekts|work=Square Peg Projekts|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref> and DJ Tom Jones<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soundcloud.com/everfly|title=Everfly|work=SoundCloud|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref> were also in attendance.<ref name="dmag1312"/>
Fanaticon Alpha had many notable guests and fans from a broad spectrum in the entertainment world. From the ranks of science-fiction writers was author, Jason Woodham, (''Blaze: A Superhero Origin Story'', ''Book One of The High-Born Epic'', and ''What Warriors Will Stand'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blazingknight.com|title=Blaze|publisher=Blazingknight.com|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whatwarriorswillstand.com |title=What Warriors Will Stand |publisher=Whatwarriorswillstand.com |accessdate=21 December 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218150545/http://whatwarriorswillstand.com/ |archivedate=18 December 2014 |df= }}</ref> Coming from the comic's community was graphic novelist Brett Brooks (''Dust Bunny'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dustbunnycomic.blogspot.com/|title=Dust Bunny|author=Brett Brooks|publisher=Dustbunnycomic.blogspot.com|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref> Fanaticon also had individuals from the film industry on hand, including filmmaker Joshua Sheik (''Christian's Carol'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianscarol.com/home.html |title=Home |publisher=Christianscarol.com |accessdate=21 December 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205062649/http://christianscarol.com/home.html |archivedate=5 February 2015 |df= }}</ref> and special effects make-up artist Matt Silva (''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'', ''[[The Book of Eli]]'', [[SyFy]]'s ''[[Face Off (TV series)]]''), as featured panelists. Video game designer and founder of Square Peg Projekts, Daniel Alexander<ref>{{cite web|url=http://geekalabama.com/tag/fanaticon/|title=Fanaticon - Geek Alabama|publisher=Geekalabama.com|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://squarepegprojekts.com/|title=Square Peg Projekts|work=Square Peg Projekts|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref> and DJ Tom Jones<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soundcloud.com/everfly|title=Everfly|work=SoundCloud|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref> were also in attendance.<ref name="dmag1312"/>


Many costume groups attended the event as well. This included members of one of the largest [[Star Wars]] fan groups, the [[501st Legion]]. The Alabama [[Ghostbusters]]; Enterprise's [[Boll Weevil]] Bruisers; the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]], and [[Dagorhir]] were also groups associated with Fanaticon. The event had an attendance in excess of 400 individuals.<ref name="dmag1312"/>
Many costume groups attended the event as well. This included members of one of the largest [[Star Wars]] fan groups, the [[501st Legion]]. The Alabama [[Ghostbusters]]; Enterprise's [[Boll Weevil]] Bruisers; the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]], and [[Dagorhir]] were also groups associated with Fanaticon. The event had an attendance in excess of 400 individuals.<ref name="dmag1312"/>
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<ref name="wtvy131118">{{cite news |first=Courtney |last=Crown |publisher=[[WTVY-TV]] |location=[[Dothan, AL]] |title=Comic & Genre Convention 'Fanaticon' Launches in Dothan |url=http://www.wtvy.com/news/morningshow/headlines/Comic--Genre-Convention-Fanaticon-Launches-in-Dothan-232316891.html |date=November 18, 2013 |accessdate=November 18, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="wtvy131118">{{cite news |first=Courtney |last=Crown |publisher=[[WTVY-TV]] |location=[[Dothan, AL]] |title=Comic & Genre Convention 'Fanaticon' Launches in Dothan |url=http://www.wtvy.com/news/morningshow/headlines/Comic--Genre-Convention-Fanaticon-Launches-in-Dothan-232316891.html |date=November 18, 2013 |accessdate=November 18, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="dmag1312">{{cite news |first=Phillip |last=Chalker |work=Dothan Magazine |location=[[Dothan, AL]] |title=Meet the other fans |url=http://www.dothanmagazine.com/2013/12/31/7334/ |date=December 2013 |accessdate=November 18, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="dmag1312">{{cite news|first=Phillip |last=Chalker |work=Dothan Magazine |location=[[Dothan, AL]] |title=Meet the other fans |url=http://www.dothanmagazine.com/2013/12/31/7334/ |date=December 2013 |accessdate=November 18, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129032704/http://www.dothanmagazine.com/2013/12/31/7334/ |archivedate=November 29, 2014 |df= }}</ref>
<ref name="deag141115">{{cite news |first=Jim |last=Cook |newspaper=[[Dothan Eagle]] |location=[[Dothan, AL]] |title=Fanaticon hits Enterprise |url=http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/local/fanaticon-hits-enterprise/article_14242a44-6d38-11e4-a83c-9334e64f060f.html |date=November 15, 2014 |accessdate=November 18, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="deag141115">{{cite news |first=Jim |last=Cook |newspaper=[[Dothan Eagle]] |location=[[Dothan, AL]] |title=Fanaticon hits Enterprise |url=http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/local/fanaticon-hits-enterprise/article_14242a44-6d38-11e4-a83c-9334e64f060f.html |date=November 15, 2014 |accessdate=November 18, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="wtvy141116">{{cite news |publisher=[[WTVY-TV]] |location=[[Dothan, AL]] |title=Comic Book and Horror Film Fans Share Creative Interests at Fanaticon |url=http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/Comic-Book-and-Horror-Film-Fans-Share-Creative-Interests-at-Fanaticon--282877311.html |date=November 16, 2014 |accessdate=November 18, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="wtvy141116">{{cite news |publisher=[[WTVY-TV]] |location=[[Dothan, AL]] |title=Comic Book and Horror Film Fans Share Creative Interests at Fanaticon |url=http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/Comic-Book-and-Horror-Film-Fans-Share-Creative-Interests-at-Fanaticon--282877311.html |date=November 16, 2014 |accessdate=November 18, 2014}}</ref>

Revision as of 16:22, 29 December 2016

Fanaticon
StatusActive
GenreMulti-genre
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Wiregrass Region, Alabama
CountryUnited States
InauguratedNovember 16, 2013 (2013-11-16)
FounderPhillip Chalker
Websitealabamafanaticon.org

Fanaticon is an annual multi-genre, science-fiction, fantasy, comic book, anime, and gaming convention held in the southeastern area of Alabama. Its inaugural event was held on November 16, 2013, in Dothan, Alabama.[1] Phillip Chalker, the event's organizer, is the owner of Fanatix Card and Game Shop and says that the idea came from a joke, but then took it a step further and held a Kickstarter campaign that generated the necessary revenue in about two hours. The convention hosted a Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Qualifier in which the winner received $1,000 in cash and prizes and a ticket to the next round of competition held in Spain.[2] Fanaticon also hosted a costume contest.[1]

Previous conventions

2013

Fanaticon Alpha had many notable guests and fans from a broad spectrum in the entertainment world. From the ranks of science-fiction writers was author, Jason Woodham, (Blaze: A Superhero Origin Story, Book One of The High-Born Epic, and What Warriors Will Stand).[3][4] Coming from the comic's community was graphic novelist Brett Brooks (Dust Bunny).[5] Fanaticon also had individuals from the film industry on hand, including filmmaker Joshua Sheik (Christian's Carol)[6] and special effects make-up artist Matt Silva (The Walking Dead, The Book of Eli, SyFy's Face Off (TV series)), as featured panelists. Video game designer and founder of Square Peg Projekts, Daniel Alexander[7][8] and DJ Tom Jones[9] were also in attendance.[2]

Many costume groups attended the event as well. This included members of one of the largest Star Wars fan groups, the 501st Legion. The Alabama Ghostbusters; Enterprise's Boll Weevil Bruisers; the Society for Creative Anachronism, and Dagorhir were also groups associated with Fanaticon. The event had an attendance in excess of 400 individuals.[2]

2014

On November 15–16, 2014, the second Fanaticon, Fanaticon Beta, was held in Enterprise, Alabama.[10][11] Many guests from Fanaticon Alpha were present, including the 501st Legion, The Alabama Ghostbusters, artist Brett Brooks, author Jason Woodham, filmmaker Joshua Sheik, make-up FX artist Matt Silva from Face Off (TV Series), and the Fogwalkers. Many new guests participated, including artist Tran Nguyen, actress Sonya Thompson from The Walking Dead and Zombieland, Johnny Yong Bosch (who portrayed Adam Park in "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"), Java Moody of Ebed Pictures, Jason Sheedy of Returnstyle Pictures, artist Jayson Kretzer, Inverse Press comic book publishers, and Columbia Manor Haunted House from Columbia, AL. Musical guests included Johnny Yong Bosch's band Eyeshine and The Offer from Panama City, FL.

Tournaments for SSBB: Project M, SSB: Melee, SSB4 on Wii U, and Ultra Street Fighter IV were also held. Over 900 attendees were present at Fanaticon Beta, a significant growth in attendance from the initial Fanaticon.[11]

Upcoming conventions

The next convention will be known as Fanaticon Prime. It is planned for sometime in Fall 2015.

References

  1. ^ a b Crown, Courtney (November 18, 2013). "Comic & Genre Convention 'Fanaticon' Launches in Dothan". Dothan, AL: WTVY-TV. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Chalker, Phillip (December 2013). "Meet the other fans". Dothan Magazine. Dothan, AL. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Blaze". Blazingknight.com. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  4. ^ "What Warriors Will Stand". Whatwarriorswillstand.com. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 21 December 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Brett Brooks. "Dust Bunny". Dustbunnycomic.blogspot.com. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  6. ^ "Home". Christianscarol.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Fanaticon - Geek Alabama". Geekalabama.com. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  8. ^ "Square Peg Projekts". Square Peg Projekts. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  9. ^ "Everfly". SoundCloud. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  10. ^ Cook, Jim (November 15, 2014). "Fanaticon hits Enterprise". Dothan Eagle. Dothan, AL. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  11. ^ a b "Comic Book and Horror Film Fans Share Creative Interests at Fanaticon". Dothan, AL: WTVY-TV. November 16, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
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