Dragon Con Media Relations

September, 1 – September, 5 Atlanta, GA

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AMA NAMED 2019 OFFICIAL CHARITY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Phone: Email: URL: Dan Carroll, Director, Media Engagement 404 692 1958 dancarroll@dragoncon.org www.dragoncon.org DRAGON CON MAKES AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ITS 2019 OFFICIAL CHARITY 2019 Official Charity (PDF Version) The Convention Continues the Dollar-for-Dollar Match of $100,000, and Challenges Fans to Support the Official Charity and to Get Involved with the Superheroes […]

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DCMR Update 2019-1 (6/19)

Welcome to the Dragon Con Media Relations Summer Update #1 Every year Dragon Con sends approved reporters periodic updates covering administrative guidance, links to find out more about Dragon Con, and a summary of latest press releases and podcasts.  We anticipate this year a total of 10 Updates will be sent to approved reporters.  The […]

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ARTIST AND LITERARY GUESTS OF HONOR

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:       Contact: Phone:   Email: URL: Dan Carroll, Director, Media Engagement 404 692 1958   dancarroll@dragoncon.org www.dragoncon.org   DRAGON CON NAMES ITS 2019 ARTIST AND LITERARY GUESTS OF HONOR 2019 Artist and Literary Guests of Honor (PDF VERSION) Artist Julie Dillon and Author Brandon Sanderson Will Be Recognized ATLANTA […]

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Featured Track: Costuming 2019

The Dragon Con Costuming track considers itself “the cooking show of costuming; the HGTV of DC.” This track crafts four jam-packed days of DIY for the costumer in everyone, no matter the attendee’s skill level, area of costuming interests, or favorite fandom genre. The sewing crowd can enjoy panels on patterning, “frankensteining,” draping, and drafting. While aspiring […]

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Featured Guests: Dragon Con Welcomes Supernatural Guests

Dragon Con 2019 welcomes Shazam stars Zacharie Levi and Angel Asher!  This break away DC comics hit movie from Warner Brothers did remarkably well at the box office and in the hearts of fans around the world.  Dragon Con is very excited to have both Billy Batson and Shazam joining us in Atlanta this year. […]

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Featured Guests: Cast Members from iZombie

Dragon Con 2019 welcomes three stars from the horror-dramedy iZombie, which is concluding its fifth and final year.  iZombie focuses on the struggles of a young medical examiner, Liv Moore (Rose McIver),  who deals with her her transition to zombie life with the help of her roommate, political insider Peyton Charles (Aly  Michalka) and her […]

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2019 Media Access Applications are OPEN!

Dragon Con–the internationally known and fan convention covering film, television, literature, comics, art,. music, gaming, and pop culture –will open applications for media access on March 15, 2019.  This year’s show looks to be amazing with a rich list of celebrity guests, 3500 hours of programming, record attendance, and the most amazing cosplay in the […]

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Dragon Con Reporter Self Reporting Form

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MULTITUDES MAKE THE ANNUAL POP CULTURE PILGRIMAGE TO DRAGON CON

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:       Contact: Phone:   Email: URL: Dan Carroll, Director, Media Relations 404 692 1958   mediarelations@dragoncon.org www.dragoncon.org      Dragon Con Wrap Up 2018 final (PDF Format)  MULTITUDES MAKE THE ANNUAL POP CULTURE PILGRIMAGE TO DRAGON CON   More Than 80,000 Joined the Fun in Downtown Atlanta to Meet Their […]

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Statement on the Shootings in Jacksonville

We are deeply saddened by the events in Jacksonville earlier today, and our thoughts and condolences go out to the friends and family of all impacted. We are still evaluating the events that have unfolded, and are working with the Atlanta Police Department, our host hotels, and our security team to continue to ensure that […]

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