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July 1, 2013G-Fan has recently released a partial schedule of what will go down for this year’s G-FEST XX. They won’t reveal the entire schedule unless for those that will be attending. Kent and I will be able to show you all a detailed schedule of G-FEST XX when it begins in just 16 days. Man, can’t wait for G-FEST!
Below is the schedule released via G-Fan.
UPDATED July 5, 2013
Thursday, July 11th
Special double double-bill at the
Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, IL
- 1:00 PM: 20 Million Miles to Earth
- 3:00 PM: Gamera 3: Awakening of Iris
- 7:00 PM: Gamera vs. Gyaos
- 9:00 PM: The X From Outer Space
Friday, July 12th
Pacific Rim
(12:01 AM, the Pickwick Theatre)
Registration
(10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Concourse A)
G-FEST Orientation
(12:00 PM, Ballroom 1) – If you want to maximize your G-FEST experience, drop by this session and get answers to any questions you might have from convention chairman J.D. Lees.
Kids’ Crafts
(12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Dulles)
Art Room
(12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, La Guardia)
Dealers Room
(1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Ballrooms 3 and 4)
Let’s Get Specific on Pacific Rim
(1:00 PM, Ballroom 1) – An open session to express your views on Pacific Rim and its significance to Legendary’s Godzilla and the future of kaiju eiga in general. Moderated by John Schuermann.
G-Pardy Game 1
(2:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – The famed kaiju quiz game returns under the expert guidance of Skip Peel.
Kaiju Music Challenge
(2:00 PM, Ballroom 1) – Mike Sutton tests your knowledge of kaiju soundtrack music in this competitive, interactive, and very fun session.
Atragon at 50
(2:00 PM, Haneda) – G-FEST’s resident historian Kevin Horn takes a fond look back on the fiftieth anniversary of the Toho underwater classic.
Dinosaur Comes to Town
(3:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – When the King of the Monsters moves in (almost literally down the street), your life changes. Whether it’s military vehicles in the streets, or helicopters keeping you awake at night, it’s hard to ignore the presence of the Great One. Join Vancouver resident for a (spoiler free) description of what it’s like for your city to play host to Godzilla.
Godzilla Stories
(3:00 PM, Ballroom 1) – Back by popular demand: Join Stephen Schilling for an interactive session where fans share their stories inspired by and about Godzilla. You’ll be surprised by the variety of ideas you hear, and may be inspired to contribute your own.
Happy 20th Anniversary, Raki
(3:00 PM, Haneda) – TG2WAC’s Head of Projects Lewis Austin recounts the history of its heroic and iconic monster mascot Raki, who turns twenty this year.
Godzilla Battle Royale
(4:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – After months of intense labor, Billy Dubose is ready to screen the ultimate iteration of his fan produced tokusatsu apocalypse. Come and see more Japanese monsters than any film since… ever?
20 Years of G-FEST Guests
(4:00 PM, Haneda) – J.D. Lees offers his thoughts on many of the famous people that have been featured over the years. He is joined by panelist Bob Eggleton.
Goohead Gamera Cinema
(5:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – Turtle lovers unite! Come watch your hero on the big screen.
G-Pardy Game 2
(7:00 PM, Ballroom 2)
Opening Ceremonies
(7:45 PM, Ballroom 2) – The official opening of G-FEST XX will introduce our Special Guests, as well as members of the committee that have produced the convention. Please come and give our invited guests a warm welcome.
Amateur Videos
(8:15 PM, Ballroom 2) You’ll laugh, you’ll scream, you’ll be amazed at the talent on display in the latest batch of videos produced by your fellow G-fanatics.
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
(10:30 PM, the Pickwick Theatre)
Saturday, July 13th
Get Fit with M-11
(Balmoral, 8:00 AM) – When are you ever going to be able to attend a pilates session run by an android? You’d have to be crazy to miss this. Get down and find your fitness groove!
Registration
(9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Concourse A)
Kids Programming
(9:00 AM, Haneda) – See listing on page 12 of the official program book for full details.
Dealers Room
(10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Ballrooms 3 and 4)
Shinichi Wakasa: Maker of Monsters
(10:00 AM, Ballroom 2) – Meet the man responsible for the realization of Space Godzilla, Destroyah, Grand King Ghidorah, Orgah, Kiryu, all GFW monsters, and of course, Godzilla himself. Chris Oglio will lead a discussion of Wakasa’s amazing work.
Men in Suits
(10:00 AM, Midway) – Frank H. Woodward will be presenting a screening of his documentary film Men In Suits, which looks at the art of suit acting. He will be on hand to answer questions, and the Men in Suits DVD will be available for sale.
Art Room
(11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, La Guardia)
Tsutomu Kitagawa: Inside Godzilla
(11:00 AM, Ballroom 2) – From playing Ghidorah in Mothra 3, Tom Kitagawa moved up to play Godzilla himself for the Millennium Series G-films. Martin Arlt moderates as we learn about this remarkable athlete and his commitment to the art of suit acting.
Cleve Hall: Monster Man
(12:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – From Godzilla in Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure to the creation of Ultramanish superheroes and kaiju in the “Monster Man” video for DEVO, Cleve Hall is our kaiju brother. Known internationally for the Monster Man reality show, Cleve is a monster kid who wants to inspire the next generation of monster kids, and has sometimes been described as a Goth-Mr. Rogers! Join Cleve for a session on suit acting, focusing on the making of the DEVO video, and his other kaiju adventures.
Two Decades of G-FEST
(12:00 PM, Ballroom 1) – An interactive session moderated by Mike Sutton, with J.D. Lees and Danny Tokarz on hand. Share your favorite G-FEST memories, and learn how G-FEST grew from modest beginnings into one of the best and most successful fan-run conventions in the entire history of human civilization.
Wolfman vs. Godzilla
(1:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – “Lost G-film” found! Come see scenes from the most mysterious, most demandedG-film ever to be produced outside of Toho Studios. Producer/director Shizuo Nakajima will show scenes from his amazing fan production, assisted by Tetsu Shiota and moderated by Mark Jaramillo.
Kaijucast: Godzilla meets his Maker
(1:00 PM, Ballroom 1) – Join Kyle Yount for a live podcast as he interviews both the man in the suit (Tsutomu Kitagawa) and the man behind the suit (Shinichi Wakasa), discussing the incredible task of bringing Godzilla to life!
G-Pardy Game 3
(2:00 PM, Ballroom 2)
Monster Men: East Meets West
(2:00 PM, Ballroom 1) – Shinichi Wakasa and Cleve Hall are spiritual brothers, Monster Kids grown up to be Monster Men. They both hope to work with each other some day, and they will share stories about their history, their industry, and especially how life has changed for Monster Men in both the U.S. and Japan since CGI entered the picture. (No pun intended.)
Kaiju movie Posters
(3:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – David Nunez moderates a panel discussion of the art found in kaiju movie posters. Bob Eggleton and Joe Astalfa lend their expertise to the discussion.
Pacific Rim Rehash
(3:00 PM , Ballroom 1) – For those who missed the Friday session (or were shouted down last time) another chance to compare your views with those of your fellow fans. Moderated by Bob Eggleton.
Autographs
(3:00 PM, Dulles) – Purchase a numbered ticket for this event at the G-FAN table in the Dealers Room. Only $5.00. Two items for each signer maximum please.
Kaiju Music Videos
(4:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – Rock out to scenes from your favorite kaiju flix set to the tasteful strains of today’s (and yesterday’s) hottest music.
G-FORCE 101
(4:00 PM, Ballroom 1) – Director of operations Dennis Black from the U.N.G.C.C offers an interactive course on the history of G-Force, what it takes to become an agent, and most importantly, how to survive monster emergencies. First five in line for the session will receive a free G-Force Badge of their choice. (Ian Morales)
The Fifty Year Mushroom
(4:00 PM, Haneda) – Kevin Horn samples the hallucinagenic delights of Toho’s surreal treatise of fungal fun, Matango. (Even the name is surreal!)
Goohead Gamera Cinema
(5:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – If you’re hungry for monsters but not so much for supper, come enjoy a Gamera flick on the big screen!
G-Pardy Final Game
(7:00 PM, Ballroom 2)
Saturday Gala
(7:45 PM, Ballroom 2) – Raffle draws, Dojo Studios’ new trailer for MechaGfantis Backfires!, and the most popular event at G-FEST, the Costume Parade!
Godzilla X Megaguirus
(10:30 PM, the Pickwick Theatre)
Sunday, July 14th
Registration
(9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Concourse A)
Dealers Room
(10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Ballrooms 3 and 4)
What’s Up in Japan?
(10:00 AM, Ballroom 2) – Not the yen, thank goodness! Our own Robert Scott Field (a.k.a. Android M-11) brings us up to date on earthquake reconstruction, cultural trends, and his own adventures in the Land of the Rising Son of Godzilla.
Wolfman vs. Godzilla
(10:00 AM, Midway) – For those who missed it yesterday, last chance to see scenes from this “lost” G-film.
Art Room
(11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, La Guardia)
Tribute to Ray Harryhausen
(11:00 AM, Ballroom 2) – He wasn’t a G-fan, but a lot of G-fans are also fans of him. Kevin Horn plays tribute to the late, great Ray Harryhausen.
Kaiju Writers Panel
(11:00 AM, Haneda) – Join Skip Peel (Rex Summeral), Timothy Price (Big in Japan) and Neil Riebe (Attack of the Super Allosaurus, Rodana, and Battle on Manazura Island) for a discussion on writing fan fiction. We’ll cover all aspects of writing, from character and plot development to finding a publisher. Questions? Ask them. Want to share your fan fiction? Bring it. We’re here for you!
Autographs
(11:00 AM, Dulles) – Purchase a numbered ticket for this event at the G-FAN table in the Dealers Room. Only $5.00. Two items for each signer maximum please.
Men in Suits
(11:00 AM, Midway) – A repeat of Frank Woodward’s fascinating documentary on suit actors, with Frank on hand to answer questions. The DVD will be available for sale.
Kaiju Video Games
(12:00 PM, Ballroom 1) – Godzilla artist Matt Frank and Simon Strange of Pipeworks discuss Godzilla games past, present, and future(?).
Monster Anatomy and the Wild Worlds of Sonorama
(12:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – Yes, much work has been done on the anatomy of giant monsters by the researchers at Monsterland, and now it can be shared. Stan Hyde delves into the interiors of our favorite monsters, and also shares artwork depicting the great monster battles that were never recorded on film!
Goohead Gamera Cinema
(1:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – More for turtle fans.
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 2
(3:00 PM, Haneda) – Twenty years after its Japanese release, Kevin Horn offers his retrospective assessment on this fan favorite G-film.
Stop Ragging on Godzilla’s Revenge!
(3:00 PM, Haneda) – Joey Leonard expounds on why Godzilla’s Revenge deserves far more respect than it is often accorded by G-fans.
G-FAN, G-FEST, and G-TOUR
(3:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – G-FAN editor J.D. Lees sits down for his annual “accountability session.” Express your opinions about G-FAN andG-FEST, and have some input into the planning of G-TOUR 3.
Kaiju Konfessions
(4:00 PM, Ballroom 2) – The traditional farewell to G-FEST, headed by the indefatigable Stan Hyde. Song sheets will be provided. Come prepared to “get down” and do the Kaiju Boogie, the Farou Island Swing, and maybe even the Yongarry Itchy Dance!
