The technology of seemingly distant futures in science fiction films and novels is now seeping into the real world of the present day, and at the upcoming Alien Expo in Dallas, sci-fi fans can gather to celebrate the facts and the fiction of the beloved genre.
Press Release: From the producers of Alien Con comes an experience unlike any other! For three days at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel and Convention Center, Alien Expo will be bringing you the best in science fact, science fiction and pop culture!
The line between myth and reality is attenuating. What previous generations deemed unlikely or even impossible is sitting on the brink of mainstream exposure: missions to Mars, virtual reality gaming, evidence of alien lifeforms. When Paul Reiser and Sigourney Weaver filmed the scene in ALIENS featuring a video phone call, they surely couldn’t have predicted the appeareance of internet programs like Skype or FaceTime. When THE MATRIX first arrived in 1999, actual VR technology was nowhere near what it is today, and the thought of humanity sitting in small pods connected to the rest of the world was bizarre and frightening. Now, science and technology enables us to do nearly everything from the comfort of our own homes. Science fact or science fiction? Alien Expo will be celebrating both.
Over the three-day weekend of May 26-28, the Sheraton will be hosting scores of celebrities, experts, comic book artists, VR demonstrators, and vendors from around the world. There will be informative panels, signings, and a full-scale independent film fest in the form of Silver Scream 2017.
Mark your calendars, Texans, because Cosmic Con is coming to prove that truth really is stranger than fiction — or at least equally strange. And whether that means weird science or the science of STRANGER THINGS, you can explore it at Alien Expo, Dallas—where everything is Bigger!
Alien Expo™ Welcomes David Childress of ANCIENT ALIENS!
The first step in Alien Expo’s quest to provide its attendees with the utmost in alien research begins with reknowned author and explorer David Hatcher Childress!
Childress is the author or co-author of over 20 books, including THE TIME TRAVEL HANDBOOK, THE CRYSTAL SKULLS, the LOST CITIES series, and EXTRATERRESTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY. He is currently a co-star on the show ANCIENT ALIENS, now in its ninth season on the History Channel. The show explores the theory that extraterrestrials have been visiting the Earth for millions of years. Childress has also appeared on Fox TV’s SIGHTINGS AND ENCOUNTERS, two NBC-TV specials, THE CONSPIRACY ZONE, and segments for the Discovery Channel, A&E, the Syfy channel, the History Channel, and many others.
Learn more about David Childress at his website here.
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ABOUT FAMOUS MONSTERS®
Famous Monsters of Filmland (est. 1958) is the world’s longest running entertainment fan magazine. Credited as the original authority in what we know as geek/nerd culture today, Famous Monsters influenced an entire generation of monster fans who grew up to become some of Hollywood’s most recognized names: Steven Spielberg, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Rick Baker, and so many more. Today, the magazine enjoys worldwide distribution, and has expanded beyond the pages to include licensed products, comic books, designer apparel, an e-commerce division, and a special events and conventions arm.ABOUT SILVER SCREAM FILM AND COMIC FESTIVAL™
Designed to honor legendary filmmakers, discover new talent, unite the entertainment community, and encourage genre conversation, the annual Silver Scream Film and Comic Festival™ is a three-day event comprised of film screenings, award ceremonies, social gatherings, and celebratory parties. Silver Scream Fest, produced by Famous Monsters and Santa Rosa Entertainment Group, accepts feature and short length films, animations, screenplays, and comic book or graphic novel submissions.ABOUT AMERICAN GOTHIC PRESS™
American Gothic Press, established in 2015, is a publishing imprint of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine consisting of comic books in the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror genres. Famous Monsters of Filmland was the first entertainment fan magazine of its kind, having been established in 1958 by Forrest J Ackerman and publisher James Warren. American Gothic Press marks Famous Monsters’ journey back to the creation of original characters. Following a stunningly successful 2015 with the series GUNSUITS, BORNHONE, BROKEN MOON, PROJECT NEMESIS, and MONSTER WORLD, the imprint continues to introduce new original titles (KILLBOX, THIN, ISLAND 731) and licenses (IRWIN ALLEN’S LOST IN SPACE: THE LOST ADVENTURES) to wide critical and popular acclaim.ABOUT COSMIC CON™
Cosmic Con® is the event division of Famous Monsters of Filmland®, the world’s longest running entertainment fan magazine (est. 1958). For years, Famous Monsters has brought fans of sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and pop culture together at events across the United States. Cosmic Con, officially established in 2012, developed as a natural progression of Famous Monsters as a means to champion, promote, and foster fan gatherings, including the world-renowned San Diego Comic-Con International. The mission of Cosmic Con is to partner with the biggest names in the entertainment industry to bring audiences experiences that are truly out of this world.
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