LeakyCon is a 4-day fan conference for Harry Potter fans that will take place August 9-12, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The conference aims to celebrate J.K. Rowling's stories through unique events like panels, concerts, quidditch tournaments and more. It also supports various charities and will feature appearances from Harry Potter film actors like Evanna Lynch and musical performances from groups like Team StarKid.
This document provides a history of teen comedy films from the 1950s to the 2000s. It describes some of the earliest examples of the genre from the 1950s including The Wild One and Rebel Without a Cause. It then outlines conventions of typical teen comedy films including common character archetypes and settings. The document concludes with brief descriptions of some influential teen comedy films from each decade to show the evolution of the genre over time.
The AlDub hashtag #ALDUBTheAbduction topped Twitter trends in the Philippines hours before the Saturday episode of Eat Bulaga's kalye-serye. By 11:45am, the hashtag had over 1.28 million tweets, and was expected to increase greatly during the 1pm episode. In the episode, both Yaya Dub and Alden had been kidnapped - Yaya Dub was rescued on Thursday but Alden was then taken. Hints were given that both may be rescued on Saturday. The AlDub phenomenon continues to break Twitter records, with their latest hashtag reaching over 6.37 million tweets by midnight Saturday.
Matthew witnesses his girlfriend Rachel vanish without a trace and becomes the prime suspect. A year later, Rachel returns to where she disappeared, but she has changed and Matthew fears for his life. The film follows Matthew recounting the story to his psychiatrist Dr. Charles Stewart at a mental institution, where he claims Rachel was taken by aliens. However, new memories cause Matthew to question if she truly was abducted or if he had something to do with her disappearance.
Donald Glover rose to fame through his comedy sketches and as a writer on 30 Rock. He gained more popularity playing Troy Barnes on the TV show Community. Glover adopted the stage name Childish Gambino and pursued a career in hip hop music. As both an actor and musician, Gambino has amassed a large, loyal fan following through his TV roles, music, and social media presence where he frequently interacts with fans. He strives to engage audiences and promote cultural diversity in entertainment.
Disney films have had a significant impact through their iconic music. Many Disney songs have become universal anthems that span generations and hold special meaning. Walt Disney pioneered synchronized sound in cartoons and was the first to release film soundtracks publicly. Alan Menken further advanced Disney music during the renaissance of the 1990s through his scores for films like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Frozen became the highest grossing animated film thanks in part to the popularity of songs like "Let It Go," showing Disney's continued success with music.
The document provides information about the musical "Big Shot" including its story, songs, reviews, company history, and plans for the future. It details how the musical was created by 22-year-old Lauryn Gaffney and performed in several venues in Dublin. It went on to perform as part of the San Diego Fringe Festival in California where it won the "Spirit of the Fringe" award. The document outlines the musical's successful history and the creator's plans to continue developing and touring the production.
This document provides a biography of actress and voice actress Cree Summer. It discusses her upbringing on a Native American reservation in Canada and in a socially conscious household. Summer began her career as a child voice actress, voicing the character of Penny on Inspector Gadget. As an adult, she was well-known for her role as Freddie Brooks on A Different World in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The document discusses how this role inspired many African American viewers to pursue college. It provides details about some of Summer's other notable voice acting roles in animation.
Kendrick Lamar's music video for his song "Element" from his album "DAMN." depicts his difficult struggle to rise from Compton, California as a famous rapper. The opening shot shows Lamar's hand rising from water, symbolizing his hard work to overcome Compton's gang culture. Throughout the video, the same child represents how Lamar's upbringing in Compton still influences him. Scenes show the child with his father learning to fight, alluding to the need to protect oneself in Compton from a young age. The video illustrates themes from Lamar's lyrics of overcoming challenges through his own efforts.
This document provides a history of teen comedy films from the 1950s to the 2000s. It describes some of the earliest examples of the genre from the 1950s including The Wild One and Rebel Without a Cause. It then outlines conventions of typical teen comedy films including common character archetypes and settings. The document concludes with brief descriptions of some influential teen comedy films from each decade to show the evolution of the genre over time.
The AlDub hashtag #ALDUBTheAbduction topped Twitter trends in the Philippines hours before the Saturday episode of Eat Bulaga's kalye-serye. By 11:45am, the hashtag had over 1.28 million tweets, and was expected to increase greatly during the 1pm episode. In the episode, both Yaya Dub and Alden had been kidnapped - Yaya Dub was rescued on Thursday but Alden was then taken. Hints were given that both may be rescued on Saturday. The AlDub phenomenon continues to break Twitter records, with their latest hashtag reaching over 6.37 million tweets by midnight Saturday.
Matthew witnesses his girlfriend Rachel vanish without a trace and becomes the prime suspect. A year later, Rachel returns to where she disappeared, but she has changed and Matthew fears for his life. The film follows Matthew recounting the story to his psychiatrist Dr. Charles Stewart at a mental institution, where he claims Rachel was taken by aliens. However, new memories cause Matthew to question if she truly was abducted or if he had something to do with her disappearance.
Donald Glover rose to fame through his comedy sketches and as a writer on 30 Rock. He gained more popularity playing Troy Barnes on the TV show Community. Glover adopted the stage name Childish Gambino and pursued a career in hip hop music. As both an actor and musician, Gambino has amassed a large, loyal fan following through his TV roles, music, and social media presence where he frequently interacts with fans. He strives to engage audiences and promote cultural diversity in entertainment.
Disney films have had a significant impact through their iconic music. Many Disney songs have become universal anthems that span generations and hold special meaning. Walt Disney pioneered synchronized sound in cartoons and was the first to release film soundtracks publicly. Alan Menken further advanced Disney music during the renaissance of the 1990s through his scores for films like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Frozen became the highest grossing animated film thanks in part to the popularity of songs like "Let It Go," showing Disney's continued success with music.
The document provides information about the musical "Big Shot" including its story, songs, reviews, company history, and plans for the future. It details how the musical was created by 22-year-old Lauryn Gaffney and performed in several venues in Dublin. It went on to perform as part of the San Diego Fringe Festival in California where it won the "Spirit of the Fringe" award. The document outlines the musical's successful history and the creator's plans to continue developing and touring the production.
This document provides a biography of actress and voice actress Cree Summer. It discusses her upbringing on a Native American reservation in Canada and in a socially conscious household. Summer began her career as a child voice actress, voicing the character of Penny on Inspector Gadget. As an adult, she was well-known for her role as Freddie Brooks on A Different World in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The document discusses how this role inspired many African American viewers to pursue college. It provides details about some of Summer's other notable voice acting roles in animation.
Kendrick Lamar's music video for his song "Element" from his album "DAMN." depicts his difficult struggle to rise from Compton, California as a famous rapper. The opening shot shows Lamar's hand rising from water, symbolizing his hard work to overcome Compton's gang culture. Throughout the video, the same child represents how Lamar's upbringing in Compton still influences him. Scenes show the child with his father learning to fight, alluding to the need to protect oneself in Compton from a young age. The video illustrates themes from Lamar's lyrics of overcoming challenges through his own efforts.
The document promotes the jewelry brand Paoo and its mission to empower women through jewelry. Paoo jewelry allows women to express their personality and celebrate life's moments. The brand also aims to support underprivileged youth through technical workshops and online education programs. Notable celebrities who have worn Paoo jewelry are then listed, followed by examples of media coverage the brand has received in magazines and online publications.
Miley Cyrus was born in 1992 in Nashville, Tennessee to country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus. She began her career as a child actress on the Disney Channel show Hannah Montana in 2006, which propelled her to fame. Her debut album Meet Miley Cyrus was released in 2007 and she has since released additional albums and starred in several films, transitioning to more mature roles and music as she has grown older. She continues to work as both an actress and musician.
During the 1970s, young directors emerged who benefited from relaxed censorship laws to usher in a new wave of American cinema. Studios focused on big blockbusters but it was difficult to predict successes. Jaws (1975) was hugely successful until the release of Star Wars in 1977. Iconic films and characters like Scooby-Doo were created during this period that have endured for decades.
This document provides an overview of the history and evolution of sitcoms on television. It discusses how sitcoms originated from radio and vaudeville and were first popularized on television in the 1950s through family-centered shows. Over time, sitcoms expanded to feature more diverse family structures and settings. Current popular sitcoms often focus on young adults and their lives together outside of traditional families. The humor in sitcoms has also evolved from simple jokes to more sophisticated parody and satire. Physical humor and slapstick remain popular elements. Sitcoms continue to both reflect and influence changing social attitudes and values.
BOB DYLAN'S STEALING OF JAMES DAMIANO'S SONGSJames Damiano
BOB DYLAN'S STEALING OF JAMES DAMIANO'S SONGS
Bob Dylan fooled the world for decades claiming to have written many of the melodies to his hit songs when in fact most of the melodies were from preexisting songs that he did not write, including Blowin In The Wind.
In a last nail in the coffin scenario James Damiano's movie "Eleven Years" draws the straw that breaks the camel's back, rivets Bob Dylan to his secret past of plagiarism and rewrites musical history"......Virtue Films
http://christinejustice.yolasite.com/
The document provides a summary of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 film. It discusses the plot, target audience, ratings, budget, director, stars, production company, release dates, marketing, and opening weekend box office records. Key details include that it is the finale of Harry, Ron, and Hermione's quest to defeat Lord Voldemort, directed by David Yates with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint as the main stars, produced by Warner Brothers, and had a record-breaking opening weekend.
Leftfield is an electronic music group formed in London in 1989 consisting of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley. Their song "Africa Shox" features a music video set in New York City depicting a black veteran as a zombie-like figure struggling in a society dominated by white authority as represented through various shots of police and security. The video aims to emphasize with the veteran's character and allow the audience to feel sympathy for the challenges he faces.
The document provides an overview of characteristics common in hip-hop music videos. It notes that basketball shirts are often worn by artists to imply strength, objects typically relate to lyrics, close-ups are used to establish the artist, wealth is prominently displayed, women are often portrayed as objects, and narratives are usually included to make the video relevant to the song. The primary audience for hip-hop music videos is described as teenage males who are appealing by the depiction of women and lavish lifestyle.
Laura Hayden is an in-demand stand-up comedian, experienced host, and producer. She got her start in comedy on New Year's Eve and has since become one of the hardest working women in the business. She is known for her work producing and hosting various comedy shows. Hayden has performed at notable comedy clubs across the US and has been a semi-finalist in several comedy competitions.
Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996. They have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. This document analyzes Coldplay's digipack, which includes biographical information, album covers, singles, music videos, merchandise, and their website. The band promotes themselves through various mediums while maintaining a unique and artistic style. Their promotional materials are cohesive and link their albums visually and thematically.
Glee is a musical comedy that follows a high school glee club called New Directions and their teacher, Will Schuester. The show aims to rejuvenate the glee club and help its oddball members compete in choir competitions while dealing with tough high school realities. It debuted in 2009 and has become a pop culture phenomenon, receiving awards and commercial success. The fourth season will feature the graduating class leaving for college while new students audition to join New Directions.
The song "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth was written as a tribute to Paul Walker after his death in 2013. The chorus expresses the grief felt by Walker's Fast & Furious castmates, with the line "It's been a long day without you, my friend" representing their loss. Puth imagined Vin Diesel's message to Walker being "I'll tell you all about it when I see you again." The song analyzes how the chorus and lyrics in the verses portray Walker's close bond with his castmates and the effect his death had on the "Fast Family."
The music video for "Afrika Shox" by Leftfield features a black man wandering the streets of New York City in a zombie-like state. The video was directed by Chris Cunningham and aims to make a political statement about how society treats people who are not white. It contrasts the dystopian portrayal of New York against the electronic music. While the band Leftfield is not featured, Afrika Bambaataa appears and is portrayed as a powerful figure who helps the black man, highlighting the racial divide that still exists.
The document provides summaries of several films:
- Inside Llewyn Davis is about a folk singer struggling to make it big in New York City in 1961.
- Behind the Candelabra focuses on the relationship between pianist Liberace and his lover that deteriorates over time.
- CBGB is about how Hilly Kristal's New York club became the birthplace of punk music and helped launch bands like Blondie and the Ramones.
- Grace Unplugged is about a musically gifted teenager who wants pop stardom but feels pressure to compromise her religious values as her career takes off.
The summaries are analyzed based on whether they effectively convey who, what, where, when
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and themes of tragic romance, melancholia, and references to pop culture from the 1950s and 1960s. She possesses a wide vocal range and directs many of her own music videos. Throughout her career she has released several successful albums and tours the world performing her unique brand of dreamy pop music.
This music video will use the song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" to protest for LGBTQ equality and tell the story of a drag queen named Juliher. The video will follow Juliher and her friends getting ready to go out for the night. It will show Juliher's transformation process into her drag persona. While at the club, a man expresses hatred towards Juliher for being in drag, but she stands up for herself and the LGBTQ community. By continuing to express herself through drag despite discrimination, Juliher protests for equality and empowerment.
This music video pitch proposes using the song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" to tell the story of a drag queen named Juliher protesting for LGBTQ equality. The video would follow Juliher getting ready in drag with her friends and going to a club, where a homophobic man confronts her. This prompts Juliher to stand up for herself and the LGBTQ community. By showing Juliher embracing her identity despite discrimination, the video aims to empower other drag queens and educate viewers that drag should not face hatred. Scenes include Juliher transforming into drag at home and enjoying time with friends before the conflict at the club, highlighting her journey and pride in her identity.
The director proposes a music video to protest for LGBTQ equality using the song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" and featuring a drag queen protagonist named Juliher. The video will follow Juliher transforming into drag with her friends and facing discrimination at a club. It aims to educate viewers about accepting drag queens and empower younger LGBTQ people. Key elements include scenes of Juliher getting ready, dancing with friends, and confronting a homophobic man to stand up for her and her community, referencing historical protests like the Stonewall riots.
In Mexico, investigative television journalist Julia Wright and her cameraman Bill, pull up to a checkpoint in the dead of night. Shots are fired. Bill is killed at point blank range. Julia is snatched out of the vehicle, all while her local intelligence contact and longtime mentor Alden Fowler listen on the other end of the active phone.
Lee Solters started his public relations firm in the late 1940s, originally called Solters & O'Rourke and Solters & Sabinson. By the 1950s, the firm became known for promoting over 300 Broadway shows. In the 1960s, the firm signed Frank Sinatra for 25 years and represented Las Vegas casinos. Whoopi Goldberg and Barbra Streisand were early clients. By the 1970s, the firm represented celebrities like Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, Dorothy Hamill, and Peggy Fleming. The firm later represented clients like Michael Jackson, Liberace, and Ray Charles. Over the decades, the firm evolved through name changes and represented a wide range of high-profile clients
The document promotes the jewelry brand Paoo and its mission to empower women through jewelry. Paoo jewelry allows women to express their personality and celebrate life's moments. The brand also aims to support underprivileged youth through technical workshops and online education programs. Notable celebrities who have worn Paoo jewelry are then listed, followed by examples of media coverage the brand has received in magazines and online publications.
Miley Cyrus was born in 1992 in Nashville, Tennessee to country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus. She began her career as a child actress on the Disney Channel show Hannah Montana in 2006, which propelled her to fame. Her debut album Meet Miley Cyrus was released in 2007 and she has since released additional albums and starred in several films, transitioning to more mature roles and music as she has grown older. She continues to work as both an actress and musician.
During the 1970s, young directors emerged who benefited from relaxed censorship laws to usher in a new wave of American cinema. Studios focused on big blockbusters but it was difficult to predict successes. Jaws (1975) was hugely successful until the release of Star Wars in 1977. Iconic films and characters like Scooby-Doo were created during this period that have endured for decades.
This document provides an overview of the history and evolution of sitcoms on television. It discusses how sitcoms originated from radio and vaudeville and were first popularized on television in the 1950s through family-centered shows. Over time, sitcoms expanded to feature more diverse family structures and settings. Current popular sitcoms often focus on young adults and their lives together outside of traditional families. The humor in sitcoms has also evolved from simple jokes to more sophisticated parody and satire. Physical humor and slapstick remain popular elements. Sitcoms continue to both reflect and influence changing social attitudes and values.
BOB DYLAN'S STEALING OF JAMES DAMIANO'S SONGSJames Damiano
BOB DYLAN'S STEALING OF JAMES DAMIANO'S SONGS
Bob Dylan fooled the world for decades claiming to have written many of the melodies to his hit songs when in fact most of the melodies were from preexisting songs that he did not write, including Blowin In The Wind.
In a last nail in the coffin scenario James Damiano's movie "Eleven Years" draws the straw that breaks the camel's back, rivets Bob Dylan to his secret past of plagiarism and rewrites musical history"......Virtue Films
http://christinejustice.yolasite.com/
The document provides a summary of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 film. It discusses the plot, target audience, ratings, budget, director, stars, production company, release dates, marketing, and opening weekend box office records. Key details include that it is the finale of Harry, Ron, and Hermione's quest to defeat Lord Voldemort, directed by David Yates with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint as the main stars, produced by Warner Brothers, and had a record-breaking opening weekend.
Leftfield is an electronic music group formed in London in 1989 consisting of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley. Their song "Africa Shox" features a music video set in New York City depicting a black veteran as a zombie-like figure struggling in a society dominated by white authority as represented through various shots of police and security. The video aims to emphasize with the veteran's character and allow the audience to feel sympathy for the challenges he faces.
The document provides an overview of characteristics common in hip-hop music videos. It notes that basketball shirts are often worn by artists to imply strength, objects typically relate to lyrics, close-ups are used to establish the artist, wealth is prominently displayed, women are often portrayed as objects, and narratives are usually included to make the video relevant to the song. The primary audience for hip-hop music videos is described as teenage males who are appealing by the depiction of women and lavish lifestyle.
Laura Hayden is an in-demand stand-up comedian, experienced host, and producer. She got her start in comedy on New Year's Eve and has since become one of the hardest working women in the business. She is known for her work producing and hosting various comedy shows. Hayden has performed at notable comedy clubs across the US and has been a semi-finalist in several comedy competitions.
Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996. They have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. This document analyzes Coldplay's digipack, which includes biographical information, album covers, singles, music videos, merchandise, and their website. The band promotes themselves through various mediums while maintaining a unique and artistic style. Their promotional materials are cohesive and link their albums visually and thematically.
Glee is a musical comedy that follows a high school glee club called New Directions and their teacher, Will Schuester. The show aims to rejuvenate the glee club and help its oddball members compete in choir competitions while dealing with tough high school realities. It debuted in 2009 and has become a pop culture phenomenon, receiving awards and commercial success. The fourth season will feature the graduating class leaving for college while new students audition to join New Directions.
The song "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth was written as a tribute to Paul Walker after his death in 2013. The chorus expresses the grief felt by Walker's Fast & Furious castmates, with the line "It's been a long day without you, my friend" representing their loss. Puth imagined Vin Diesel's message to Walker being "I'll tell you all about it when I see you again." The song analyzes how the chorus and lyrics in the verses portray Walker's close bond with his castmates and the effect his death had on the "Fast Family."
The music video for "Afrika Shox" by Leftfield features a black man wandering the streets of New York City in a zombie-like state. The video was directed by Chris Cunningham and aims to make a political statement about how society treats people who are not white. It contrasts the dystopian portrayal of New York against the electronic music. While the band Leftfield is not featured, Afrika Bambaataa appears and is portrayed as a powerful figure who helps the black man, highlighting the racial divide that still exists.
The document provides summaries of several films:
- Inside Llewyn Davis is about a folk singer struggling to make it big in New York City in 1961.
- Behind the Candelabra focuses on the relationship between pianist Liberace and his lover that deteriorates over time.
- CBGB is about how Hilly Kristal's New York club became the birthplace of punk music and helped launch bands like Blondie and the Ramones.
- Grace Unplugged is about a musically gifted teenager who wants pop stardom but feels pressure to compromise her religious values as her career takes off.
The summaries are analyzed based on whether they effectively convey who, what, where, when
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and themes of tragic romance, melancholia, and references to pop culture from the 1950s and 1960s. She possesses a wide vocal range and directs many of her own music videos. Throughout her career she has released several successful albums and tours the world performing her unique brand of dreamy pop music.
This music video will use the song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" to protest for LGBTQ equality and tell the story of a drag queen named Juliher. The video will follow Juliher and her friends getting ready to go out for the night. It will show Juliher's transformation process into her drag persona. While at the club, a man expresses hatred towards Juliher for being in drag, but she stands up for herself and the LGBTQ community. By continuing to express herself through drag despite discrimination, Juliher protests for equality and empowerment.
This music video pitch proposes using the song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" to tell the story of a drag queen named Juliher protesting for LGBTQ equality. The video would follow Juliher getting ready in drag with her friends and going to a club, where a homophobic man confronts her. This prompts Juliher to stand up for herself and the LGBTQ community. By showing Juliher embracing her identity despite discrimination, the video aims to empower other drag queens and educate viewers that drag should not face hatred. Scenes include Juliher transforming into drag at home and enjoying time with friends before the conflict at the club, highlighting her journey and pride in her identity.
The director proposes a music video to protest for LGBTQ equality using the song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" and featuring a drag queen protagonist named Juliher. The video will follow Juliher transforming into drag with her friends and facing discrimination at a club. It aims to educate viewers about accepting drag queens and empower younger LGBTQ people. Key elements include scenes of Juliher getting ready, dancing with friends, and confronting a homophobic man to stand up for her and her community, referencing historical protests like the Stonewall riots.
In Mexico, investigative television journalist Julia Wright and her cameraman Bill, pull up to a checkpoint in the dead of night. Shots are fired. Bill is killed at point blank range. Julia is snatched out of the vehicle, all while her local intelligence contact and longtime mentor Alden Fowler listen on the other end of the active phone.
Lee Solters started his public relations firm in the late 1940s, originally called Solters & O'Rourke and Solters & Sabinson. By the 1950s, the firm became known for promoting over 300 Broadway shows. In the 1960s, the firm signed Frank Sinatra for 25 years and represented Las Vegas casinos. Whoopi Goldberg and Barbra Streisand were early clients. By the 1970s, the firm represented celebrities like Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, Dorothy Hamill, and Peggy Fleming. The firm later represented clients like Michael Jackson, Liberace, and Ray Charles. Over the decades, the firm evolved through name changes and represented a wide range of high-profile clients
This document discusses the concept of virtual celebrities and how fame is changing in convergence culture. It provides examples of the fictional character Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider video game franchise and the virtual band Gorillaz as virtual celebrities who have gained widespread recognition through various media adaptations and online fan communities. The document also discusses how characters from the film The Big Lebowski, such as The Dude, have inspired an annual fan festival and significant online followings on websites and social media profiles dedicated to the characters.
Cult director Richard Stanley returns to the big screen with the UK premiere of his film L'Autre Monde (The Otherworld) at the Raindance Film Festival. The film examines magical beliefs in the remote French region where Stanley has lived for several years. The screening will include an exclusive Q&A with Richard Stanley and film composer Simon Boswell, who has scored over 90 films in various genres. The Raindance Film Festival is Europe's leading independent film festival held annually in London, where it screens films and discovers new filmmakers.
1. The document provides information about an upcoming pop culture quiz called "Pop It Like It's Hot" including details about the number of questions, point values, and gratitude to those involved in creating the quiz.
2. It then provides context about the Chrome dinosaur game including that it was inspired by prehistoric times and was given the codename "Project Bolan" in reference to the rock band T-Rex.
3. The last part provides context about the popularity of the Chrome dinosaur game including how many times it is played each month and the countries with the most players.
Lara Croft, the main character from the Tomb Raider video game and film franchise, achieved widespread fame and recognition despite being a fictional character. She became a celebrity through extensive marketing and licensing of her character across various media. Similarly, Gorillaz, a virtual band created by musicians Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, sold over 7 million albums and earned recognition as the most successful virtual band due to their crossover appeal and promotion across music, video, and websites. Fans of the cult film The Big Lebowski treat characters like The Dude and Walter Sobchak as celebrities through annual fan festivals and by creating numerous online profiles for characters on sites like MySpace and Facebook.
Lara Croft, the main character from the Tomb Raider video game and film franchise, achieved widespread fame and recognition beyond her original medium. She became a celebrity through extensive marketing and licensing of her character across various platforms. Similarly, the virtual band Gorillaz, created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, sold over 7 million albums and earned recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records despite being fictional and having no real band members. Characters from the film The Big Lebowski, like The Dude and Walter Sobchak, inspired a large fan following and annual fan festival called Lebowski Fest, showing how fictional characters can develop devoted cult followings in today's converged media landscape
The document discusses three films from different eras - Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Eraserhead (1977), and Freaks (1932) - and how each contributed to the development of cult and midnight movie audiences. Rocky Horror found popularity within LGBTQ communities for its taboo themes and celebration of aspects not seen in mainstream media. Eraserhead attracted cult followers through its experimental storytelling style that placed audiences in the protagonist's nightmarish perspective. Freaks gained a niche audience by humanizing and sympathizing with its characters who had physical disabilities, challenging social stigmas of its time.
This document provides an introduction to the concept of "Hollywood bohemians" - people in the early Hollywood film industry who did not conform to social norms regarding sexuality and gender roles. It discusses how newspapers, magazines, novels, and films of the time portrayed real and fictional figures who were homosexual, adulterous, effeminate males, or masculine females. These depictions helped shape Hollywood's image as a glamorous yet unconventional place. The introduction examines how bohemian figures enhanced the appeal and mystique of famous Hollywood locations by linking them to taboo behaviors. Each following chapter will focus on a different location and how bohemians were depicted there.
The document summarizes the expansions and additions made to a movie theater called Hollywood Blvd Cinema between 2010-2013. This included expanding the screen count from 4 to 10, tripling the lobby size, and adding a museum, restaurant, offices, and party room. The theater has received numerous awards and recognition for its success and innovative marketing. It has hosted many celebrity appearances and is known for bringing in original Munchkin actors from The Wizard of Oz. The owner, Ted Bulthaup, continues to be actively involved in growing the business.
A coming of age film focuses on the growth of a protagonist from youth to adulthood through their personal experiences between ages 14-19. Key themes include relationships, experimentation, and personal discovery to encourage audience connection. While targeted towards teenagers facing similar challenges, some films include mature content appealing to older viewers. Notable early examples are Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and The Breakfast Club (1985), with box office success ranging from $50 million to $300 million. Prolific directors of the genre include John Hughes and Richard Linklater.
An earlier version of my Art & Design Resume before I came back to beloved Hawaii. I want to edit it and put it into various formats to land some work here in the Islands while having remote access to World Markets and expand 'The ALOHA LINE' in my Golden Years~~
Greg Hall and Tom Wilton are teaming up to tour their award-winning films Vinyl and SSDD through various UK cities in late summer/early autumn 2011, holding screenings and Q&A sessions. The films are slice of life stories creating buzz internationally. They hope to share the films with a wide range of UK audiences and film enthusiasts interested in low-budget, quality cinema.
A is a shy, kind-hearted young woman who loves books. She falls in love with her boyfriend despite him calling himself a "________ __________ of fucked up." A is described as pale, brown-haired, slim and petite with a nice body. She meets her boyfriend and finds herself in a complicated yet passionate relationship with him.
The document provides information about the 7th annual BROKE LA Music & Arts Festival that will take place in Los Angeles in April 2017. It is projected that the festival will attract 7,000-10,000 attendees. The festival features over 60 musical artists across various genres performing on 5 stages, along with various art installations, a vendor marketplace with over 60 food and product vendors, and additional activations like film screenings, comedy acts, and an animal adoption area. The festival aims to showcase emerging musical talent and provides partnership opportunities for brands in areas like stage sponsorships, art installations, and activations.
The creators of the video messaging app X had previously created two other apps that were not very successful. Their last app before X, called Starlize, aimed to allow users to create music videos but they found it was too complex for users. To create an easier to use app, they developed X with a focus on short videos that were simple to use. The creators of X were Jonas Drüppel, Roland Grenke and Daniel Taschik.
The document provides an in-depth summary of the television show Lost:
1) Lost follows plane crash survivors stranded on a mysterious island, featuring flashbacks, flash-forwards, and time travel that complicate the narrative.
2) The characters all have dark pasts and personal demons that emerged before the crash.
3) Over time, connections are revealed between the initially stranger survivors as mysteries of the island are uncovered, such as the Smoke Monster and the Dharma Initiative.
4) Lost achieved mainstream success for ABC but maintained aspects of cult television through its devoted fan base who analyze clues and speculate on online forums.
After Oceanic Flight 815 crashes on a mysterious island, the survivors must adapt to their new circumstances. Lost employs a complex narrative structure with character flashbacks and time travel elements that add layers of mystery. The characters each have their own backstories and secrets, and as the show continues the connections between them are revealed. The island presents many strange phenomena that fuel fan speculation and theories. Lost combines elements seen in other cult TV shows and helped rescue the ABC network from low ratings with its critical and viewer success.
Original Hosts Derek and Julianne Hough Return to Co-Host Alongside ‘grown-is...Pablo Carrillo
ABC and Disney Parks Feature Nostalgic Performances of Holidays Past in Special 5th Anniversary Edition of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” Thanksgiving Night
3. An Overview of LeakyCon 2012
LeakyCon is a conference just for fans—presented by fans.
LeakyCon is a fan conference for fans presented by fans. LeakyCon will take
place August 9 through 12, 2012 at the Chicago Hilton in
Chicago, IL, and will give fans a chance to celebrate J.K. Rowling’s stories
about the boy who lived. The Harry Potter novels have spread messages of
friendship, community and love. These three principles guide LeakyCon —
with the important addition of fun. The four-day long conference provides
an opportunity for attendees to experience an exciting, enlightening, safe,
and magical weekend with their fellow Potter fans and book lovers.
LeakyCon will feature unique keynote events, speaker panels, roundtables,
and formal academic programming. Fans will also experience informal
events including rock concerts, a quidditch tournament, costume contests,
podcasts, a vendor room and craft show, and a charity ball.
The conference works to support such charities as the Harry Potter Alliance,
a non-profit organization that champions such causes as disaster relief and
social equality. The conference will also benefit Book Aid International,
the This Star Won’t Go Out Foundation and other smaller charitable
organizations. In 2011, LeakyCon donated over $120,000 to various
charitable causes, and charitable giving continues to be at the forefront
of our priorities for 2012. For more information on the charities involved
with LeakyCon, please see the charity information page in this press kit.
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4. Team StarKid performs during LeakyCon 2011
LeakyCon will also include appearances, performances, and special events
featuring the wildly successful theater troupe and YouTube sensation
Team StarKid, as well as actors from the Harry Potter films, including
Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Louis Cordice (Blaise Zabini),
William Melling (Nigel Wolpert), and Robbie Jarvis (Young James Potter).
Other special events will include a premiere of the fan made documentary,
“Real for Us: Fandom, Friendship and the Boy who Lived,” and performances
from nine musical acts, including Harry and the Potters, The Whomping
Willows, Alex Carpenter, and Meghan Tonjes. This year, LeakyCon will also
feature LeakyStars, a talent competition showcasing fans from within the
community inspired by their favorite fandoms.
Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch (Luna
Lovegood) on stage with Wizard Rocker
LeakyCon will also present LitTrack, a special two-day “conference within
Brian Ross of Draco and the Malfoys
at LeakyCon 2011 a conference” focusing on Children’s and Young Adult literature. Planned
in coordination with New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson,
the lineup of writers, agents, and editors includes heavy-hitting industry
professionals such as New York Times bestselling authors John Green,
Lev Grossman, Holly Black, Margaret Stohl, and more.
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5. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be able to continue to grow and evolve
LeakyCon as our own fandom grows,” said Melissa Anelli, the conference’s
organizer. “LeakyCon is a place where fans can come together and celebrate
a decade and a half of community and charity, and continue to pay tribute to
the novels that brought us all together.”
We are honored to bring LeakyCon to the fans once again, and to be
celebrating in the great city of Chicago. Please find additional information
about the conference throughout this press kit and email press@leakycon.com
with any questions.
Wizard Rockers Paul and Joe DeGeorge (Harry
and the Potters) perfom during LeakyCon 2011
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6. SPECIAL EVENTS
A Very StarKid Event (II)
A special musical event featuring the cast of performers from Team StarKid
that will include singing, dancing, and a question and answer session. In
addition, Team StarKid will be performing a staged reading of the much
anticipated follow-up to their YouTube sensations A Very Potter Musical and
A Very Potter Sequel, titled A Very Potter 3D: A Very Potter Senior Year. These
spoof Harry Potter musicals have been global hits, collecting tens of millions
of views on YouTube. Confirmed attendees to LeakyCon include: Julia
Albain, Chris Allen, Clark Baxtresser, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Tyler Brunsman,
Richard Campbell, Britney Coleman, Brant Cox, Darren Criss, Denise
Donovan, Corey Dorris, Elona Finlay, Arielle Goldman, Brian Holden, A.J.
Holmes, Matt Lang, Nick Lang, Lauren Lopez, Corey Lubowich, Devin Lytle,
Lily Marks, Alle-Faye Monka, Joe Moses, Jim Povolo, Joey Richter, Brian
Rosenthal, Dylan Saunders, Meredith Stepien, Sango Tajima, and JoeWalker.
Esther Earl Rocking Charity Ball
The Esther Earl Rocking Charity Ball will be a time for fans to come together
to dance and celebrate on the last evening of the conference. Esther was an
avid Harry Potter fan and supporter of the Harry Potter Alliance who lost her
fight against cancer in August 2010. Her family, friends, and fans have worked
to keep her spirit and memory alive through the This Star Won’t Go Out
Foundation, created in her honor and dedicated to raising money for families
with children suffering from cancer. We are proud to work with the This Star
Won’t Go Out Foundation to remember Esther, and we cannot think of a
better way to honor her memory than with a celebration!
Leaky Rock
On the evenings of August 9 and August 10, fans will be treated to rock
concerts featuring a variety of performers who sing about everything from
Harry Potter to The Hunger Games to Lost. The line-up will feature
Meghan Tonjes, Tonks and the Aurors, Alex Carpenter, Ministry of Magic,
Gred and Forge, Lauren Fairweather, The Whomping Willows, Hank Green,
and Harry and the Potters.
SPECIAL EVENTS
7. Special Guest Biographies
Evanna Lynch
Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) answered an open casting call for the role
of Luna Lovegood in 2006, and her life was changed forever. She went from
being one of the series’ most ardent fans to the cinematic personification of
one of the fans’ favorite characters. She was fourteen years old, and had only
acted in school plays before; she took to the role with a level of passion and
spirit only a true fan can apply. She has played Luna in the final half of the
Potter films to acclaim by fans and critics alike, and remains one of Harry
Potter’s most enthusiastic supporters.
Evanna has also turned her creativity to fashion, bringing to life Luna’s
famous radish earrings, as well as designing the lion hat worn by Luna in
the sixth film. She has actively supported charity efforts such as the Multiple
Sclerosis Society of Ireland and the HP Alliance, speaking out on issues
of self-esteem and body image. Evanna attended LeakyCon 2011 and
has recently moved to the United States to pursue her acting career, and
travelled to Malta to film her first post-Potter role.
Louis Cordice
Louis Cordice (Blaise Zabini) started off in the world of Harry Potter acting
as Alfred Enoch’s (Dean Thomas) double/stand in. He was later cast as
Slytherin student Blaise Zabini, a close friend of Draco Malfoy and Pansy
Parkinson. He appeared as Blaise in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood
Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and was delighted to
find out he would have further involvement in Harry Potter and the Deathly
Hallows Part 2. He also voiced Blaise in the video game adaption of the
Deathly Hallows Part 2.
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8. Robbie Jarvis
Robbie Jarvis played young James Potter in the movie adaptation of
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He has also appeared in
the Nickelodeon show Genie In The House and did vocal work for The
History Boys. He has also guest starred in episodes of Waking the Dead
for the BBC and ITV’s Trial & Retribution. This is his first LeakyCon!
William Melling
William Melling is known to fans as Nigel Wolpert, the movie’s pint-
sized addition to Dumbledore’s Army. He appeared in the last five Harry
Potter films. He made his television début as the child in Smack the
Pony and appeared on Vanity Fair as Young Rawdy Crawley. This is also
his first LeakyCon!
StarKid Productions
StarKid Productions is an ensemble of writers, actors, directors,
designers, producers, and other goof-offs. Blending live performance
with the accessibility of the Internet, StarKid has taken the long-revered
art of parody and fumblingly marched forward with it into the 21st
century. StarKid has its roots firmly embedded in the University of
Michigan’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance. In April of 2009, with
a budget of less than $150, an original script and score, and a cast and
creative team chock full of Michigan cohorts, A Very Potter Musical
premiered. Three months later, having filmed the live performances for
family and friends, writers Nick Lang, Matt Lang, and Brian Holden
posted the videos to YouTube, and within days the show had gone viral.
In just under two years, StarKid’s original works have garnered over
128 million views on YouTube, a devoted international fan-base of over
243,000 subscribers, and national attention from MTV, Entertainment
Weekly, blogger Perez Hilton, Access Hollywood, The Hollywood
Reporter, BillBoard.com, New York Magazine, The Detroit Free Press,
and National Public Radio, and more.
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9. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is a YouTube vlog-style retelling of Pride and
Prejudice by Jane Austen featuring Ashley Clements (Lizzie Bennet),
Laura Spencer (Jane Bennet), Julia Cho (Charlotte Lu), and Mary Kate
Wiles (Lydia Bennet). Created by Bernie Su and Hank Green, the web
series takes viewers through the life of Lizzie and her family through
a modernized adaptation of the classic tale. Garnering over 77,000
subscribers and over 3.6 million views since their inception just a few short
months ago, the unique series has proven to be a fast fan favorite.
Potter Puppet Pals
Neil Cicierega and his team are behind a viral Harry Potter puppet
act that has garnered a staggering 172 million YouTube views to date.
Through comedy and puppetry Cicierega and his friends have created a
loyal fanbase as active and avid as that of the Harry Potter series itself.
The video “Mysterious Ticking Noise” is one of the most viewed YouTube
videos of all time, considered nearly required viewing for a Potter fan; it
was the winner of the best comedy video in the 2007 YouTube Awards and
has been mentioned by Daniel Radcliffe as something the Potter actors
joked they would like to recreate themselves. The Potter Puppet Pals will
appear at LeakyCon again this year with an hour-long special event, which
will offer fans the chance to see the world famous puppets live in action.
Dominic Barnes
Dominic Barnes has been gracing your living rooms for only a mere two
years but has loved every single second of it and is so honored that you (the
fans) have brought him to where he is today! He has been on such shows
as “Greek”, and had an extremely brief stint on ABC’s “Suburgatory”.
You probably know him best as that sassy dancin’ fool, Warbler Trent on
FOX’s hit TV show “Glee!” He is so grateful that LeakyCon has invited
him and his Warblin’ brothers to join you all this weekend, and he can’t
wait to meet all of you! Have a great time and don’t be afraid to come up
and say a quick “Hello!”
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10. Riker Lynch
Riker Lynch is a singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and dancer. He plays
bass and sings with the band R5 along with his brother Ross (from Disney
Channel’s Austin & Ally), his brother Rocky, sister Rydel, and best friend
Ellington Ratliff. The band recently signed a record deal with Hollywood
Records and are gearing up for some summer concerts around North
America. (see R5rocks.com). Riker and Rocky write all the songs for R5,
and are planning on releasing an album in early 2013. Riker is best known
for his role of Jeff, one of the Dalton Academy Warblers on Fox’s hit TV
show Glee.
Titus Makin Jr.
Titus Makin Jr. was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and found an interest in
gymnastics, dance, and acting from a young age. He attended The New
York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (School of Film and Television) for
a two year professional training program. Titus is currently a reoccurring
character on Fox’s hit show “Glee” and co starring in the new ABC family
original movie, “A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song.”
Curt Mega
Curt Mega is an actor, singer and writer originally from Dallas, Texas.
He guest starred as “Nick” the Warbler on Fox’s “Glee” (Seasons 2 & 3)
and was the featured soloist on Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl” in the episode
“The First Time” (“Glee”, Season 3). Stage work includes Damn Yankees
with Richard Kind and the Texas regional premiere of The Light in the
Piazza. He has been seen on national commercial campaigns for Subway
Restaurants, 7/11 and Hasbro. Last summer, he toured the U.S. and U.K.
as a cast member of the “Glee Live!” 2011 International Tour.
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11. MinaLima
MinaLima was founded in 2009 out of a coincidence of ideas between
Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima. Mira and Eduardo had the
extraordinary fortune to meet on the set of Harry and the Chamber of
Secrets, and immediately forged an alliance of creativity and humour,
connecting them in every design decision from then on.
Mira and Eduardo have led all elements of the graphic design for the
Harry Potter films. As creators of the Marauder’s Map, the Daily
Prophet and every other graphic prop in the film series, they have a
superb and passionate understanding of the Harry Potter films.
After ten years collaborating on the largest film franchise in history,
their Harry Potter graphic design expertise continues to be sought
after – from designing collectable merchandise to the hugely successful
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. They recently designed the ultimate
Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection DVD/Blu-ray box set for Warner
Home Video, which is to be released in September and is currently
available for preorder.
Melissa Anelli
Melissa Anelli has been active in the Harry Potter fandom for nearly 12
years. In addition to co-founding LeakyCon and Mischief Management,
she is the owner and operator of The Leaky Cauldron and the new site
LeakyNews.com. Melissa’s first book, the New York Times bestselling
Harry, A History, was published in 2008 with a foreword from
J.K. Rowling. Since 2009, Melissa has also served as senior creative
consultant on Pottermore. In her spare time, she indulges her other
obsessions: theater, television, and the sparklification of designer
shoes. A NYC native and dweller, Melissa is currently hard at work on
her second book.
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12. LEAKYCON LIT Biographies
Holly Black
Holly Black is a best-selling author of contemporary fantasy novels for kids,
teens, and adults. She is the author of the Modern Faerie Tale series (Tithe,
Valiant, and Ironside), The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), and
The Good Neighbors graphic novels (with Ted Naifeh). She is also the co-editor
of three anthologies, Geektastic (with Cecil Castellucci), Zombies vs. Unicorns
(with Justine Larbalestier), and Welcome to Bordertown (with Ellen Kushner).
Her most recent works are The Poison Eaters and Other Stories, a collection
of short fiction, and The Curse Worker series (White Cat, Red Glove, and the
forthcoming Black Heart). She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Theo,
in a house with a secret library. You can find out more about Holly on her
website, blackholly.com
Daniel Ehrenhaft
Daniel Ehrenhaft is a bestselling author of books for teens, among them
The Wessex Papers (winner of the 2003 Edgar Award) and most recently
Americapedia, which the New York Times called “Jon Stewart’s America for the
YA set.” As an editor, he helped to create the Gossip Girl and Peaches series. He
is now Editorial Director of Soho Teen, whose first list launches in January 2013.
He is also a member of Tiger Beat, the world’s only all-YA-author band–and
perhaps the only semi-functioning band with no website or Facebook Page or
Twitter handle, because Tiger Beat is SOLELY DEVOTED TO ROCK. Plus,
they are lazy. Find out more about Daniel on his website, danielehrenhaft.com
John Green
John Green is the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska,
An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, and The Fault in our Stars. He is also
the co-author, with David Levithan, of Will Grayson, Will Grayson. His novels
have received much critical acclaim, including the Michael L. Printz Award and
the 2009 Edgar Award. No stranger to the internet, Mr. Green releases vlogs
along with his brother, Hank, on the popular YouTube channel, VlogBrothers,
which began in 2007. John Green lives in Indiana with his wife and young son,
Henry. More about John can be found on his website, johngreenbooks.com
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13. Lev Grossman
Lev Grossman is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Magicians
and The Magician King. He is also the book critic at Time magazine.
He has written for Salon, The Village Voice, The Wall Street Journal, Wired,
Entertainment Weekly, The Believer, Lingua Franca, the New York Times,
and several other publications. You can find out more about Lev on his
website, levgrossman.com
Amanda Hocking
Amanda Hocking is an incredibly successful writer of young adult
paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels. Hocking, author of the
USA Today bestselling Trylle Trilogy and My Blood Approves series, gained
prominence shortly after she began self-publishing in 2010, selling her
novels as low priced (99 cents to $2.99) eBooks. Since then, she’s become the
exemplar of self-publishing success in the digital age, having sold over one
million copies of her novels. Before becoming a full-time writer, Amanda
worked in group homes for people with disabilities for five and a half years
writing in her spare time. That all changed in 2010, when sales of her books
began to take off, and she has been a full time writer ever since. St. Martin’s
Press will publish her new 4-book Watersong series beginning in August
2012. The first book in the series, WAKE, goes on-sale in August 2012. She
currently resides in Minnesota.
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14. Maureen Johnson
Maureen Johnson is the bestselling author of such books as Suite Scarlett,
The Bermudez Triangle, 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Let It Snow (with John
Green and Lauren Myracle), The Last Little Blue Envelope, The Name of the
Star and the upcoming The Madness Underneath. Before attending graduate
school in theatrical dramaturgy and writing at Columbia University, she
held a variety of unlikely jobs, many of which involved fire (usually not on
purpose). In addition to her novels, she was the scriptwriter for the “Harry
Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” handheld video games. She lives in New
York City, but travels to England on a regular basis. She has the dubious
distinction of being Mashable.com’s “Most Interesting Person to Follow
on Twitter” award winner for 2009. This is because she lives on her Twitter
account. You can also find her at maureenjohnsonbooks.com
Jennifer Laughran
Jennifer Laughran is a literary agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency, based
in New York. She went from reading children’s books to selling them with her
first job in a bookstore at age 12, and has been up to her neck in kids and YA
books ever since. She represents many popular and award-winning children’s
authors, all of whom are adorable geniuses. You can find out more about Jenn
on twitter, @literaticat, and about the agency at andreabrownlit.com
Stephanie Perkins
Stephanie Perkins writes young adult novels with funny bits and kissing.
She is the author of Anna and the French Kiss, Lola and the Boy Next Door
and the much anticipated Isla and the Happily Ever After. Her husband is
wizard rocker Jarrod of Gred and Forge, and they live with two elderly pups
and a pesky cat named Mr. Tumnus. More information about Stephanie
Perkins can be found on her website, stephanieperkins.com
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15. Rebecca Sherman
Rebecca Sherman is a literary agent for the publishing company Writers
House, based in New York City. With over eight years of experience in
the industry, Sherman has worked with such authors as Grace Lin, author/
illustrator of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon; Andrea Davis Pinkney
and Brian Pinkney, author and illustrator of Sit-In; and David Ezra Stein,
author/illustrator of Leaves. She also represents Melissa Anelli, author of
the New York Times best-selling Harry, A History. Further information
about Rebecca Sherman can be found on the Writers House website,
writershouse.com
Margaret Stohl
Margaret Stohl is the author of Icons, the first book in the Icons Series,
forthcoming from Little, Brown in Spring 2013 – as well as the New York
Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Indie-Bound
and Internationally Bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures Novels
(with Kami Garcia.) You can find out more about Margaret on her website,
margaret-stohl.com
Laini Taylor
Laini Taylor is the author of the National Book Award Finalist Lips Touch:
Three Times, as well as the novels Blackbringer and Silksinger. Her
upcoming novel, Days of Blood and Starlight will be released in the fall of
2012 and is the sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke and Bone.
She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, illustrator Jim Di Bartolo,
and their daughter. You can visit her website to learn more about Laini
at lainitaylor.com
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16. Kate Schafer Testerman
After nearly ten years with industry powerhouse agency Janklow & Nesbit
Associates, Kate Schafer Testerman formed kt literary in early 2008, where
she concentrates on middle grade and YA fiction. Her clients include
Maureen Johnson, Ellen Booraem, Stephanie Perkins, S. Terrell French,
Thomas E. Sniegoski, Josie Bloss and Matthew Cody, among others. Kate is
a graduate of the New York Renaissance Faire, and an avid collector of shoes.
Her interests cover a broad range including teen chick list, urban fantasy,
magical realism, adventure stories, and romantic comedies. She is an active
member of the SCBWI and AAR
Megan Whalen Turner
Megan Whalen Turner is the author of the Newbery Honor Book The
Thief and its sequels, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, and A
Conspiracy of Kings. A Conspiracy of Kings won the 2011 LA Times Book
Award for Young Adult Literature and the series of books was awarded
the 2011 Mythopoeic Award for Children’s Literature. She has been living
in Oslo, Norway for the past year where she worked on her next book
and learned a lot about trolls. There is more information about Megan at
meganwhalenturner.org.
Robin Wasserman
Robin Wasserman is the author of The Book of Blood and Shadow and several
other young adult books including Hacking Harvard, the Seven Deadly Sins
series, and the Cold Awakening trilogy. (Though you may know her from
all-time bestselling literary triumph, Scooby Doo: The Search for Scooby
Snacks.) She grew up in Philadelphia, went to Harvard, and, for her very first
task at her very first job out of college, was assigned to scour the city for a
miniature red carpet that could be rolled out for J. K. Rowling’s imminent
arrival. (She failed.) More information about Robin Wasserman can be
found on her website, robinwasserman.com
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17. CHARITIES
LeakyCon is a charity supporting conference: We
regularly benefit The Harry Potter Alliance and Book Aid
International, two organizations close to our heart who
have done phenomenal work in literacy and community
action. We have also benefited This Star Won’t Go Out, an
organization that helps families of terminally ill children and
was inspired by Esther Earl, after whom our charity ball was
named.
LeakyCon has raised more than $120,000 for charitable
causes in its short history. We aim to continue to use our
conference to support these and more charities as our
commitment to good works grows and deepens.
The Harry Potter Alliance
CHARITIES
18. CHARITIES
The Harry Potter Alliance
The Harry Potter Alliance has worked for the past four years to motivate
and inspire youth around the world to get involved in various social issues
that face the world today. From the struggle for universal equal rights to
alerting the world to the dangers of global warming, poverty, and genocide,
the Harry Potter Alliance has been a champion of grassroots, community
activism in response to these vast issues. Their successes include raising
funds for the protection of thousands of women and children in Darfur
and Burma and collecting and donating thousands of books for a youth
village in Rwanda. In early 2010, efforts by the Harry Potter Alliance and a
network of related fandom communities raised more than $123,000 for the
Haitian people through Partners in Health. In July 2010, the HP Alliance
was awarded $250,000 through the Chase Community Giving Challenge on
Facebook. The HPA entered the four-week contest, which looked for the most
promising local charities from across the globe, and won the challenge with
38,000 votes. With the winnings, the HPA will be able to improve literacy,
LGBT rights, and build an online coalition of fandoms, YouTubes, and
organizations.
More about The Harry Potter Alliance can be found on their official website,
thehpalliance.org
CHARITIES
19. Book Aid International
Book Aid International increases access to books and supports literacy,
education and development in some of the poorest communities in the
World. Each year the charity provides more than 500,000 new, carefully-
chosen books to libraries in villages and cities, schools and universities, reading
rooms and refugee camps in sub-Saharan Africa. These books are read time
and time again by adults and children — for education, for vocation and for
pleasure. The charity also provides training to librarians and teachers as well
as small grants to enable libraries to purchase books in the local language and
refurbish reading rooms to make them more attractive and functional. In sub-
Saharan Africa today at least 153 million people cannot read or write and Book
Aid International is a long-standing global charity dedicated to helping change
lives through books. Leaky has supported many of the charity’s worthwhile
endeavors for several years, and we are proud to continue this tradition.
More information can be found on the Book Aid International website,
bookaid.org
Additional Charities This Star Won’t Go Out Foundation
Profits from LeakyCon will be donated to The purpose of This Star Won’t Go Out foundation is to financially assist
charity and while the money will primarily families struggling through the journey of a child living with cancer. Caring
go to The Harry Potter Alliance, Book Aid for a seriously ill child creates tremendous stress for the family system, and
International and the This Star Won’t Go Out having to worry about money is both burdensome and distracting. TSWGO’s
Foundation, we may make additional, smaller goal is to carry a bit of that burden for hurting families through financial gifts.
donations to other organizations.
TSWGO has a second goal, and it’s tied to why the foundation got started in
All donations will be listed on LeakyCon.com. the first place. TSWGO was established in memory of 16-year old Esther Earl,
an avid Nerdfighter and passionate Harry Potter fan. Her online friends and
causes met many of the social and emotional needs in her life, hampered as she
was by her progressing thyroid cancer. Yet Esther (Persian for “Star”) lived life
fully, getting involved in social justice issues, loving her friends, her family and
cats, and always remembering to be awesome. With the goal of never letting her
Star go out, TSWGO will also be funding occasional projects that fit Esther’s
quirky, compassionate life vision.
More information can be found on the This Star Won’t Go Out Foundation
website http://www.thisstarwontgoout.org/
CHARITIES