CONvergence 2009: Proposed panel rundown

After formatting the looooong list into a mere 14 page-long Excel spreadsheet with half-inch margins and 8-point font, we have devised our list of panels that intrigue us for this year's CONvergence. Behold!

The Marvel Masterplan
With the obvious exception of "The Dark Knight, " Marvel is winning the super hero war at the box office. How does DC close the gap?

Cinematic Titanic & MST3K
Making fun of movies for fun and profit. Cast members discuss the job we all wish we had.

Watchmen - The Movie
We know you saw it. We know Alan Moore Doesn't approve. How about you? (Josh is going to volunteer to serve on this panel.)

Geek Haiku
Come to this panel
Express your geek through haiku
Nerd serenity

Martial Arts Workout
Get your kicks off of Route 66! Join us on Saturday morning for a fun and stress-relieving workout! Wear your ninja jammies or comfortable clothing! And please shower afterwards, thanks!

Let's Make a Deal
Looking for a set of panelists to run a "Let's Make a Deal" game show at CONvergnece, similar to "The Match Game" last year.

Blogs and Other Independent Media
Exploring the expansion of legitmate media sources. (Josh is going to volunteer to serve on this panel.)

Charity Auction
We're starting a new tradition on Sunday morning! We'll turn the silent auction into a full auction in hopes of raising more money for MISFITS!

How Facebook Got Me Out of Going to My Class Reunion...
Discuss ways to avoid going to your class reunion, how people look now, why photos can lie, and the best excuses for avoiding your reunion. Appetizers will be served in Atrium 12.

Sunday Morning Yoga
Join Cleo for a relaxing and exhilirating hour of yoga, co-sponsored by the MISFITS geek physique group.

Hypnosis Panel
Look into my eyes, you will enjoy this panel. You want to attend. This panel interests you more than any other this weekend. You can hear the sound of my voice as you read this. You are becoming relaxed...

Science Museum Panel
MISFITS is sponsoring the Science Museum to come out and teach us about SCIENCE!

Geek Bingo Returns
And boy is it better than ever! Remember, it's just a game!

Panels and Programming 101: The Meta-Panel
Being an expert on a topic doesn't mean you know how to talk about it. Come and hear some tips and tricks for giving good panel and how to avoid common pitfalls. Perfect for a first-time nervous panelist or a nice refresher for the seasoned veteran!

What's In Your Reader?
Share your favorite RSS feeds. What internet sites did you have to visit daily that are now delivered directly to your blog?

Meet My Invisible Friends
Are you replacing your real friends with virtual ones? What are the RAMifications of social networking websites? (I'm going to volunteer to serve on this panel.)

Epic Storyline Fatigue
From Infinite Crisis to Final Crisis, 52 to Countdown, the Civil War to Secret Invasion, comic publishers feel the need to up the stakes each year with massive storyarcs. Are readers becoming numb to the apocalypse-of-the-week? (Josh is going to volunteer to serve on this panel.)

Motion Comics on DVD
This new medium, filming comic panels and releasing them online or DVD has attracted a new audience. Is there enough popularity to sustain motion comics?

Battlestar Galactica and Caprica
The great Battlestar journey continues. Caprica is in the works and "The Plan" has aired. Come together and discuss the momentous series finale. Were you happy with how it all turned out?

Killer B's Spectacular Improv Movie Show
(This was AWESOME last year.)

Iron Artist
(This is AWESOME every year!)

Buffy Sing-Along
Like the Dr. Horrible sing along, only Buffy.

Dr. Horrible Sing-Along
Like the Buffy sing along, only Dr. Horrible.

Video Game Mascot Smackdown
(Josh is volunteering to serve on this panel.)

My Lunch Can Beat Up Your Lunch
How to pack a Bento box. Run by the Bento box queen.