Jovial Juggernaut
Jovial Juggernaut (Liam) has been cosplaying for over a decade, and has been one half of Jovial Hearts Cosplay for 8 years. Jovial Juggernaut is known for his many portrayals of the Riddler, and stellar wig builds. He loves dramatic and intricate designs, and bringing 2-D designs into the 3-D world. Jovial Juggernaut hosted his first panel in 2013 and has been in many since, both character and informational. With his skills in body paint and building large cosplay pieces, you might see him in almost anything!
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1:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Guilty Pleasure Anime
Even “bad” anime can be good fun. Stand by your fandom! What are some of your all-time favorite guilty-pleasure animes, and what makes them so bad that they're good? Cosplay encouraged!
Moderator: Jovial Juggernaut
Panelists: Jovial Juggernaut, Crazy Red Artist, Fae Mullens, Clinton Girkin
2:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
But Is It Art? (It Is—Deal with it.)
So you're like, into cosplay? No, you're a costume department of one. You're a sewist, a painter, a sculptor, a performer, and so much more. Join in a discussion about cosplay as an art form, and its ever-evolving standards.
Moderator: Hall of Femme
Panelists: Hall of Femme, Alice-of-Hearts, Jovial Juggernaut, Mimic Rae, Moe
Tracks: Cosplay, Art, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Performing Arts
4:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma A2
Cosplay for Kids
Cosplayers share how to get started in cosplay for our youth-aged cosplay fans!
Moderator: R Karch Photography
Panelists: R Karch Photography, Jovial Juggernaut, Lollalotus, the Lo-Fi Ky
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator: Mark Alfred
Panelists: Mark Alfred, Alice-of-Hearts, Aoi Kitsu, Beku.Cos, Blair Bartlett - Alternate Realities Studio, Aaron Bossig, Brook Bullock, David Carrico, Cat of WhiskersandBeans, Peri Charlifu, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Crazy Red Artist, EBA Comedy, Daniel Erickson, Rhonda Eudaly, Everyday Futurist, Shai Fenwick, Mark Finn, Caleb Haldane, Sally Hamilton, Teddy Harvia, Lyde Van Hoy, Barrett Huddleston, Nick Johnson, Jovial Juggernaut, vickey malone kennedy, Knightmage, Julia S. Mandala, A. Lee Martinez, Moe, Tracy S. Morris, Kathleen M O'Brien, Remy Domino, Joey “Okie Space Queen” Rodman, James Simpson, Seth Skorkowsky, A C Smart, Tommy B. Smith, Squirrelly Jedi Photography, Stevo the Gutter Nerd, B J Thrower
Tracks: General Interest, Meetup, Food & Drink
10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma G
Catastrophic Cosplay
Sometimes a seam pops, sometimes a design is too ambitious, sometimes bad deals are made or things get really...weird. We'll cover it all! Cosplayers happily discuss their favorite disastrous cosplay experiences, and how this helped them improve.
Moderator: Court's Cosplay
Panelists: Alice-of-Hearts, Aoi Kitsu, Carousel Costumes, Jovial Juggernaut
Tracks: Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Cosplay
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Return of the Seminar: How to Become an Evil Overlord
Expert overlords coach newcomers on many topics, such as lair construction, the ever-important costume, the best weapons, and the care and feeding of minions. (And disposing of those who mess up.)
Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Panelists: Phillip Drayer Duncan, Sherri Dean, John Ferguson aka Count Gregore, Jovial Juggernaut, Kimber, Julia S. Mandala
Tracks: Fandoms, Cosplay, Anime, Writing & Publishing, Pop Culture & Entertainment
3:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Fan Art vs. Original Art
While fan art is intended as a tribute to the original work, some creators and collectors are concerned. It’s use of an artists' intellectual property by someone else—particularly when put out for sale. Where does homage end and plagiarism begin?
Moderator: Chaz Kemp
Panelists: Chaz Kemp, JR Daniels, Brenna Deutchman, Jovial Juggernaut, Harold Neal, Scott Zrubek
Tracks: Art, Business & Marketing, Internet Life, Writing & Publishing, Cosplay, Gaming
3:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Effective Communication in Cyberspace
How you communicate can be just as important as what you are saying. This is especially true in an online setting. Our panelists discuss how to get your point across online without starting flame wars or losing friends.
Moderator: Joey “Okie Space Queen” Rodman
Panelists: Joey “Okie Space Queen” Rodman, Alice-of-Hearts, Tyrell Gephardt, Jovial Juggernaut, A. Lee Martinez, Caleb Masters
Tracks: General Interest, Culture & World Affairs, Business & Marketing, Internet Life