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We’re delighted to bring the ART of BREED to SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana!
BREED is a professional Sequential/Pre-Production/Animation artist with over 28 years experience in the Comic Book/Graphic Novel, TV & Motion Picture, Toy/Action Figure, Licensed Property (IP) Conceptualization industries as a Penciler/Inker/Painter, Writer, Animator, Sketch/Storyboard/Concept Artist.
His work has been featured by Marvel Comics, Zenescope Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, IDW, Source Point Press, Counterpoint Comics, Stranger Comics, Action Lab Entertainment, Mountaineer West Productions, UpperDeck Co./MCU, Kymera Press, Entity Eye Entertainment, Warrant Publishing, and multiple Film/TV Production companies.
BREED is collaborating on the highly anticipated, fan-favorite “Blindside” series with creator/artist Marat Mychaels (Deadpool Corps, X-Force, Brigade) and Sal Regla (Marvel, Wildstorm). He is currently co-creating upcoming series “The Ascendancy” with talented writer Christopher Brian Dorsey (War Angels) as well as penciling & inking lavish details into action/adventure series “Genesis II” for GenSeven Comics. He’s also creating gorgeous painted art for the soon-to-be-released graphic novel adaptation of bestseller “Flesh of the Blood”.
We’re excited to announce that Chris Rager will be joining us this September for SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana!
Chris Rager is most well-known as the voice of Hercule/Mr. Satan in the Dragon Ball franchise and Torque from Borderlands. He’s also voiced Mingeatron, a parody of Megatron, for Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Prior to being cast as Hercule, Rager performed in a comedy troupe with Josh Martin.
A huge thank you to our friends at CaveGamers for sponsoring Chris Rager’s and Josh Martin’s appearances!
Clara Meath is a comic book artist and writer. She holds a degree in Sequential Art from SCAD Atlanta where she graduated with the honor of Valedictorian. She has worked for a number of comic book publishers, but prioritizes writing, drawing, and Kickstarting her own creator-owned comics and graphic novels, as her true love is visual storytelling. Her most successful creator owned books have been ‘Edgar Allan Poe’s The Conqueror Worm’, and ‘Mother’47, both of which have been picked up for publication and are available from Comics Experience Publishing.
We’re excited that she’ll be able to join us again this year! Come meet her September 27-29 at SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana!
As announced on the Screams from the Basement podcast, SiouxperCon is excited to welcome Dana DeLorenzo to SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting
Make-A-Wish of South Dakota and Montana.
Dana has been an entertainer from a very young age – working in comedy, on the stage, on the radio, and even in a tribute band – in addition to her work in TV and movies. Audiences may know her best from her breakout role in the comedy-horror movie series Ash vs. Evil Dead, but chances are you have also seen her in one of her many TV roles, as well – she’s appeared in many sitcoms and even late night TV, or heard her voice work for animation in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, King Tweety, or Ask the Storybots, or in video games, including a reprisal of her role of Kelly Maxwell for Ash vs. Evil Dead: The Game.
Dave Wheeler aka Dave Wonder is a jack of all trades when it comes to comics and design–working as an: inker, colorist, letterer, writer and book designer in comics for the better part of two decades!
Dave currently resides in Minneapolis, MN with his family, two dogs and his dreams! He is proud to be one of the co-founders of the kid-friendly comic company MIND WAVE COMICS–doing his part to bring back fun to comics!
Along with comics Dave has worked as a toy designer for Boss Fight Studios and streams regularly about his love of toys on his Youtube channel: Youtube.com/davewonder Stop by and join the conversation!
Outside of comics and toys, Dave also has worked as a graphics, gear and merch designer in the professional wrestling industry, having his work seen on AEW, ROH, NJPW and WWE! When he’s not in the studio he enjoys long walks on the beach, making toys and professional wrestling!
We are very excited to announce DawnStarCosplays will be joining us for SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana!
DawnStarCosplays is a seasoned Midwest veteran of conventions and cosplay. With over 14 years dedicated to honing her craft, she has attended more than 20 conventions and boasts an impressive repertoire of over 30 cosplays, including numerous commissioned works.
Her expertise spans from detailed wig-styling to intricate armor construction, reflecting her passion for continuous learning and mastery of all aspects of crafting. She has had the privilege of sharing her knowledge and experience through hosting panels at multiple conventions, where she emphasizes the importance of community and body positivity within cosplay culture.
Driven by her love for the craft and a desire to inspire others, DawnStarCosplays remains committed to expanding her skills and fostering a welcoming environment for newcomers to explore the dynamic world of cosplay and conventions. Join us in welcoming DawnStarCosplays to Siouxpercon: Happily Ever After and experience firsthand her dedication and enthusiasm for this beloved hobby!
Doug’s illustrious career spans 30+ years in television and on film! Currently, Doug can be seen as Captain Saru on the CBS series “Star Trek Discovery”!
Fans will long remember Doug for his work as THE SILVER SURFER in FANTASTIC FOUR RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. He also breathed the life and soul into ABE SAPIEN in HELLBOY and HELLBOY II THE GOLDEN ARMY.
In the Oscar-winning film he wants to be remembered for, Doug portrays 2 characters, both Pan and The Pale Man in PAN’S LABYRINTH. He teamed up again with director Guillermo del Toro to bring an original story to life in the Oscar-winning film “The Shape of Water”.
Another fan favorite is the Halloween cult classic, HOCUS POCUS, in which Doug plays the goofy zombie BILLY BUTCHERSON, a role he reprised in HOCUS POCUS II. His earliest comic book movie appearance was alongside Danny De Vito as a circus clown henchman in BATMAN RETURNS.
Doug moves seamlessly from film to TV. He can currently be seen in “What We Do In The Shadows”! Previous notable television work includes FALLING SKIES, TEEN WOLF, FEAR ITSELF, THE NEIGHBORS, and the lead Gentleman on the Emmy-nominated “Hush” episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER!
A huge thank you to our friends at MidCo for sponsoring Doug Jone’s appearance!
Dylan is known for his comics and illustrations. You may be familiar with his original comic series “Champions”, or his coloring book, “Together With Goblins”. He has worked in comics, writing, character art, and graphics and he has been working with schools and communities teaching comic art, character art, storytelling and roleplaying since 2016.
Dylan will be bringing his fun After Dark panel, Dylan’s Drink and Draw, back too!
Come on – deep down, you’ve always wanted to meet a TV villain haven’t you? How about a video game character (or six)?
Elias Toufexis portrays the villain L’AK in Star Trek Discovery, along with a number of other television characters, including Kenzo in “The Expanse” and Weber in “Supernatural”.
He also portrays extremely popular characters in video games and animation–Adam Jensen in “Deus Ex”, Federico and Leonidas in “Assassin’s Creed”, Ragnarok and Major Oswald in “Fortnite”, Antonov in “Call Of Duty” and Seraphim in the hit Netflix series “Blood Of Zeus”.
We’re excited to announce that Hannah Fierman will be joining us for SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana!
Hannah Fierman is an award-winning actor, director, and singer known for her show-stealing breakout performance in “V/H/S” (2012) a hit horror anthology that spawned the 2016 spinoff, “SiREN”, which centered around her acclaimed character, Lily, from the original film.
Fierman went on to garner multiple awards and accolades for her performance in the critically acclaimed feature film “Hold Me”, as well as for directing and starring in the music video for “Hair” from the rock band The Lucid.
Apart from her iconic film roles, Fierman has also appeared in multiple television shows including “Creepshow”, “The Vampire Diaries”, “Dynasty”, and “Toast of London”. Fierman has also directed a segment for the horror anthology “Dead by Midnight Y2Kill” as well as her upcoming feature film directorial debut, “Dark Circles”, which is due out later this year.
Meet Hannah on the Exhibit Hall floor September 27th–29th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Stop by and Say “Hi!” It’ll be a scream!
A second-generation wrestler, pop culture icon, WWE Hall of Famer, and current talentwith AEW, Jake “The Snake” Roberts has seen and done it all over the course of a 40+year career.
Jake has had a historic career in the ring, but his achievements don’t stop there. He’s also an accomplished actor, podcaster, motivational speaker, and businessman. Jake’s appearances on television,movies, and stand up comedy have established him as a valuable commodity and celebrated storyteller, universally respected among fans and peers.
Despite years of personal struggles with addiction, Jake has not only overcome his own demons but has actively helped and inspired others on the road to recovery. Look for Jake on TBS & TNT in his appearances with AEW, touring with his “Last Call” comedy tour in your area, and on his podcast “The Snake Pit with Jake Roberts” as he continues to cement his incredible legacy.
Come meet Jake and Cheryl before the SiouxperMania event on Friday, September 27 or on the convention floor Saturday and Sunday! Professional photo ops also available – purchase your tickets now!
A huge thank you to our friends at Flagship Pro Wrestling for sponsoring Jake “The Snake” Roberts appearance!
Jonathan Freeman is the voice of Jafar in Disney’s 1992 animated feature “Aladdin”. He recreated the role for 8 years on Broadway and continues to voice Jafar for video games and special events. He received a Tony nomination for his hilarious turn as the Headwaiter in “She Loves Me” on Broadway, has worked extensively on and Off-Broadway, regionally, and in concerts for the last 50 years.
His numerous television appearances include the long running series “Shining Time Station” for PBS and “Remember Wenn” for AMC. Jonathan is proud to be a part of the 2017 Oscar nominated documentary “Life Animated”.
Josh Martin will be joining us (and friend Chris Rager) at the Sioux Falls Convention Center this September 27-29, 2024!
You may or may not know that he played Barney the Dinosaur in a few episodes of Barney and Friends and on a live tour called Barney’s Big Surprise. You may or may not have seen him perform in comedy clubs as Pillsbury Homeboy, a rapping parody of the Pillsbury Doughboy. But, if you’re a fan of the Dragon Ball franchise, you know him as the voice of Majin Buu, Kid Buu and Evil Buu! He also voiced Commander Red in Dragon Ball.
A huge thank you to our friends at CaveGamers for sponsoring Chris Rager’s and Josh Martin’s appearances!
Kat Cressida is famous for her many characters she’s brought to life for Walt Disney Animation, Pixar Studios, Marvel Studios, Cartoon Network… and several iconic AAA video games!
Among her famous characters are “JESSIE THE COWGIRL” (Disney Pixar’s TOY STORY)…
“DEE DEE” from the Cartoon Network’s classic DEXTER’S LABORATORY…
“ELEKTRA” for MARVEL STUDIOS…
“PRINCESS LEIA” for several LucasArts Star Wars video games-
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Kat is legendary for Disney & horror fans, for providing the voice (and face!) of the HAUNTED MANSION BRIDE, “CONSTANCE HATCHAWAY” for Disney parks worldwide (as well as Disney Games, Toys, and Shows) – as well as the spooky “LITTLE GIRL LOST” in Disney’s “TWILIGHT ZONE: TOWER OF TERROR”!
Other iconic shows include: ARCHER (FX), TARZAN (DISNEY), SOLAR OPPOSITES (FX/ HULU), GOOSEBUMPS (DISNEY), DOOM PATROL (DC UNIVERSE/ WB) and Blockbuster video game titles including WORLD OF WARCRAFT, STARFIELD, GOD OF WAR: RAGNAROK, HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST, and EPIC 7!
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Kat will have on hand several 8 x 10’s of her most-requested characters – as well as all her Funko Pops (“JESSIE”, “DEE DEE”, the new exclusive glow-in-the-dark “CONSTANCE”, and “ELEKTRA”) and her VAULTED POPS (50th Anniversary Haunted Mansion CONSTANCE HATCHAWAY and JESSIE THE COWGIRL Toy Story 4).
She’ll also have a very special DREAM SHARK TOYS “EXCLUSIVE” – Limited Edition HAUNTED MANSION and TOWER of TERROR authentic DISNEY PARKS plaques from Disney Imagineering (Limited supply – come early!)
We are excited to welcome back Keith Champagne to SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana!
Keith Champagne is a veteran comic book writer/artist/inker best known for almost three decades of work with DC and Marvel Comics. Currently, he’s producing Masters Of The Universe: Revolution for Dark Horse Entertainment and is the co-publisher and CCO of New Pain Productions. He secretly letters comic books under the pseudonym ‘Alfie Betts.’
Liam Laughin is a Charlotte-based drag king who has been performing since 2020. He has
earned the title of Mr. All Hallows’ Eve 2022, and he was the inaugural winner of Carolina
Creepshow’s Ghoul School season finale. He is also one of the founding members of Crown
Kings of Charlotte. Liam loves a good comedic performance as well as a terrifying horror piece, but his favorite numbers involve storytelling and leaving a lasting memory with the audience.
Catch Liam performing with VeauxDevil Cabaret at our After Dark Show on Saturday, September 28th.
A huge thank you to our friends at VeauxDevil Cabaret for sponsoring Liam Laughin’s and Nichole Fox’s appearances!
Linda Larkin is the speaking voice of Princess Jasmine in Walt Disney’s classic animated feature film, “Aladdin”. Ms. Larkin has provided the voice for Princess Jasmine in every animated Aladdin sequel and spin-off, including “The Return of Jafar”, “Aladdin and The King of Thieves”, and the Emmy-nominated 100-episode “Aladdin” television series. She can also be heard as Princess Jasmine in the critically acclaimed “Kingdom Hearts” video game series, Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First”, and in the 2018 Oscar-nominated animated feature “Ralph Breaks the Internet”. From read-along story books, Jasmine toys, and interactive educational tools, to Disney on Ice and Tokyo Disney’s Aladdin theme park attraction, Ms. Larkin’s voice can be heard wherever Princess Jasmine appears. In 2011, Ms. Larkin was honored with the Disney Legends Award, recognizing her extraordinary and integral contribution to The Walt Disney Company.
We’re excited to bring back crowd favorite Maria Wolf-Lopez to SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota and Montana!
Maria is a Chicago-based comic book artist and freelance illustrator. Her work has been published in several short stories and anthologies like Deer Women and The Lost Pages. Her artwork has been displayed in many galleries and charity events; she was also given the opportunity to illustrate artwork for the Smithsonian Museum [Native Knowledge 360]
Her cover work for Marvel are some of the most sought after variant covers on the market. Her work includes Marvel Voices, X- Force, Death of Doctor Strange: Bloodstone, Reptil, Women of Marvel, Spider-Punk, Devils Reign, X-Men, By the Horns, Refrigerator full of Heads, Drumsticks of Doom, Lunar Room, God Killer and Barbaric.
She expresses her love, passion and raw detail through every line she draws. She believes that every line should bring out movement and flow, making even the smallest of details matter.
Her art has been described as intense and powerful. She looks forward to every new opportunity and welcomes the challenges of her next big projects.
SiouxperCon and Brooking Books and Comics are beyond excited to announce we are bringing Mark Waid to SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana!
Mark Waid is a New York Times-bestselling author whose work has appeared in countless languages across the globe. Over the course of his almost four decades in the comic book industry, Mark has developed characters and stories for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, The Avengers, X-Men, Archie, Star Wars, the Incredibles, and almost every other franchise currently enjoying success across all media platforms!
Kingdom Come, which he created with artist Alex Ross for DC Comics, has become one of the highest-selling graphic novels in history. Many of the storylines and characters he wrote and created in his eight-year run on The Flash comic books can be seen every week on the current hit television show. He has written and edited over 2,000 comic titles and has received every major award in the industry.
Since March of 2020, he has also been the U.S. Publisher of Humanoids, the European publishing house responsible for the Incal and dozens of other international graphic novels.
Rooby Rooby Roo! Come out to SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana to see the Mystery Machine!
The Nebraska Mystery Machine will be available for photo ops! Come see it, and many other attractions in the newly-expanded main stage area in the Sioux Falls Arena!
September 27th–29th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Buy your convention tickets online ahead of time to save!
Nichole Fox is Cleveland’s shapeshifting vixen. She started as a professional cosplayer and found her way to the stage. Nichole made top 6 in the Nudie Nubies nationwide competition in 2023. She is also the co-founder of Ohio Nerdlesque Troupe; The Fandom Fantasies.
See Nichole performing with VeauxDevil Cabaret at our After Dark Show on Saturday, September 28th.
A huge thank you to our friends at VeauxDevil Cabaret for sponsoring Liam Laughin’s and Nichole Fox’s appearances!
We are excited to have hometown-guy-turned-Hollywood-movie-mogul Nick Simon back with us again for SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana!
Nick Simon grew up in a mixed-race home where an early interest in film allowed him a view into his Syrian heritage that wasn’t reflected in his local landscape. His interest in cinema turned to an obsession as he began filming the local bands, eventually crafting music videos that played on MTV. Simon moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to attend the American Film Institute, which led to him being mentored by the late horror legend, Wes Craven.
Nick has directed and written several feature and television films including “The Girl in the Photographs”, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and “The Pyramid”, released by 20th Century Fox. Simon’s film, “Untitled Horror Movie”, is an innovative movie that was filmed entirely remotely, during the 2020 lockdown and released in 2021.
Come meet Nick on the Exhibit Hall floor September 27th–29th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and check out his two panels – Friday night and Saturday afternoon!
Phil Hester has been writing and drawing comics since the dawn of time – or maybe time started when he started drawing… It certainly may have for a number of characters he’s drawn, including Kevin Smith’s Green Arrow, Mark Millar’s Swamp Thing, Robert Kirkman’s Ant-Man, and Jeff Lemire’s Family Tree. He has also had notable runs on Nightwing, The Flash, Batman Beyond, Justice League, and many more. His recent penciling assignments include Kevin Smith’s Tales from the Quick Stop, and Gotham City Year One with Tom King.
Phil has written Wonder Woman, The Darkness, Deathstroke, Mythic, Titans Giant, Swamp Thing Giant, and his co-creations The Coffin with artist Mike Huddleston, and Firebreather with artist Andy Kuhn, which became an Emmy-winning feature on Cartoon Network.
He wrote and drew The Wretch, which was nominated for an Eisner Award.
Thank you to our friends at Wednesday Comics for sponsoring Phil’s appearance.
Rick has been animating childhoods for over 30 years, and is best known for breathing hilarity into iconic Disney sidekicks Scuttle, LeFou, and Abu in the beloved Academy Award-winning films The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.
This American animator was first bitten by the cartooning bug at age five, while watching Walt Disney’s beautifully drawn, feature-length cartoon masterpiece, Pinocchio. At age twelve, after years of creating his own cartoons for family and friends, Rick was determined to be a Disney animator. In January 1982, after only one portfolio review, he was hired by Walt Disney Productions.
During his 11 years under contract with Disney, Rick animated on seven features, which also included The Black Cauldron, The Great Mouse Detective, Oliver and Company, and The Rescuers Down Under.
Beyond his body of work for Disney, Rick’s feature film credits include The Swan Princess, The Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado, Shrek, Rugrats Go Wild, Curious George, The Simpsons Movie, The Boxtrolls, The Iron Giant: Signature Edition, and four Tom and Jerry direct-to-DVD films.
In 2011, Rick was an animator on two Annie Award-winning productions: Adam and Dog, which also received an Oscar nomination, and Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters. In 2015, Rick animated on yet another Annie Award winner, Coca-Cola’s Man and Dog.
Don’t miss your chance to meet Rick and see his animation creations at the Sioux Falls Convention Center September 27-29!
By day, Russell Lissau is a mild-mannered newspaper reporter in suburban Chicago. By
night he battles evil writing comic books including the acclaimed Little Earthquakes: The
Graphic Album, Batman: War Games and Old Wounds. His newest project is the Vegas-
based crime-thriller The Hardways.
Come by and “Hello!” September 27-29, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center! Single-day
tickets and Weekend Passes are available now online at Siouxpercon.com!
Known as “The Million Dollar Man”, Ted DiBiase Sr. is a WWE Legend who achieved championship success holding thirty titles during his professional wrestling career.
Best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he wrestled as “the Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, he has been named as one of the best technical wrestlers, and greatest villains, in pro wrestling history.
Come meet this true legend, along with Jake “the Snake” Roberts, before the SiouxperMania event on Friday, September 27 or on the convention floor Saturday and Sunday! Professional photo ops also available – purchase your tickets now at SiouxperCon.com
Tom Nguyen began his professional career freelancing for comic book publishers such as DC Comics and Marvel Comics from the age of 19. Building his name as an inker, he has worked on major titles such as Batman, Green Lantern, JLA, Catwoman, and Superman: The Man of Steel among others.
Tom has since branched out into other areas professionally, such as pencilling, painting, and authoring two instructional books on comic book art. In addition, Tom has added photography to his resume in recent years with his commercial work for catalogs and portraits of glamour and fitness models.
Along with writer/artist (and SiouxperCon guest) Keith Champagne, Tom is the co-creator of the successful Kickstarter hit comic book The Switch.
In recent years, Tom has rebranded himself as an illustrator for television specializing in pitch illustrations, storyboards, concept art, and onscreen artwork (most notably for CBS’s Big Brother, TBS’s Wipeout, and Nickelodeon’s All That among others)
In his spare time, Tom makes appearances at various comic/pop culture conventions, teaches art via his online workshop Art Samurai, runs photography lighting workshops, lifts weights, and plans his next areas of travel with his wife and little Boston Terrier dog named Banh-Bao. Come meet Tom September 27-29, 2024 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center! It’s gonna be Siouxper fun!
We are excited to announce Tony Fleecs will be back with us again for SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana!
Tony is a critically acclaimed comic book creator, his work having sold hundreds of thousands of copies in the United States and having been translated and reprinted all over the world.
Tony’s creator-owned books include Stray Dogs, In My Lifetime, Jeff Steinberg: Champion of Earth, and Time Shopper. You’ve seen Tony’s art on some of your favorite titles like Star Wars, Avengers, Batman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rick & Morty, Transformers and My Little Pony.
Come meet Tony on the Exhibit Hall floor September 27th–29th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Stop by and Say “Hi!” He’ll be excited to see you!
We’re thrilled to welcome back Trevor Mueller to SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota and Montana!
Trevor Mueller is a comic writer from Chicago. His latest projects are NEXUS POINT and RE-POSSESSED (Webtoon Originals). He is the writer of the multi-Harvey Award nominated ALBERT THE ALIEN. He has contributed stories to several anthologies, including READING WITH PICTURES (Andrews McMeel), KILLER QUEEN and WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS (Red Stylo Media), BEST OF OMEGA COMICS PRESENTS (Pop! Goes the Icon), and AW YEAH COMICS. He has also self-published several other works including CONSUMER, BEYOND THE PILLARS, LOS OJOS, and THE WITCHES OF E WICK BLVD.
He is the writer/artist/creator of several award-winning webcomic series (www.trevoramueller.com). Trevor also appears on occasional episodes of the popular web series NOSTALGIA CRITIC.
Trevor currently lives in Chicago with his family; his cat, Waffles, might be planning for world domination.
What Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is your favorite? If it is the original “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” or “The Secret of the Ooze”, you’re not going to want to miss this guest! If you’re a fan of “The Wonder Years”, or if you are interested in screenwriting or aerospace engineering – well, he knows a lot about those things too!
Todd W. Langen is an American screenwriter and former engineer, best known for his work on “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (the original 1990 live-action film).
Langen was born in Detroit and earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan. He was 23 years old and working on the Space Shuttle for Hughes Aircraft Company in Los Angeles when he decided what he really wanted to do with his life was to be a screenwriter. His first sale was an episode of “The Pursuit of Happiness”, a television comedy series that lasted less than two months.
Langen soon became a regular writer of “The Wonder Years”. His biggest success would come when he was hired to work on the film adaptation of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”. The initial treatment of 1990’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was written by Bobby Herbeck; Langen was called in to do a “Page One rewrite,” that is, a complete revision based on a screenplay that the studio had deemed interesting but unworkable as submitted. Langen and Herbeck did not work together and did not meet until the film opened. He is listed first in the credits. Langen would return to write the sequel “The Secret of The Ooze” in 1991.
SiouxperCon and Turbulent Games are excited to bring you Travis Bentley as a guest for SiouxperCon 2024: Happily Ever After benefitting Make-A-Wish of South Dakota & Montana!
Travis Bentley is a giant robot enthusiast. Now, does that mean he’s enthusiastic specifically about GIANT robots, or that he’s hugely enthusiastic about robots of all sizes? You’ll get the chance to ask him when you meet him September 27-29!
Primarily, however, he’s a graphic designer and illustrator with projects that include cover work and colorist for Brimstone Studios’ Champions comic series, as well as a logo designer, mechanical designer, inker, and colorist on various comic projects throughout the midwest including an upcoming project with Mindwave Comics!
He feeds his creativity with giant mecha anime (which sounds like a clue to an earlier question), classic science fiction, and tabletop roleplaying of all kinds.
Twilight Phoenix is a Cosplayer and Twitch Streamer based in South Florida. She has been cosplaying and crafting since 2013 and is experienced in foam armor and prop making, sewing, wig styling, and special effects makeup. She loves the magic of bringing characters to life, and particularly enjoys cosplaying from her favorite video games, like the Final Fantasy series.
As a streamer, Twilight Phoenix engages with a global community through her gaming adventures, cosplay tutorials, and lively fandom discussions. She strongly believes cosplay is for everyone, and encourages you to give it a try!
Come meet Twilight Phoenix at the Sioux Falls Convention Center September 27-29, 2024. She has graciously agreed to help judge the cosplay contest much of Saturday, so if you want time to talk with her, make plans to visit her booth Friday or Sunday!
We’re boldly going where no SiouxperCon has gone before! Best known for his role as Ensign Pavel Chekov in Star Trek’s Original Series, Walter Koenig has a wonderfully varied career on screen and stage and beyond. He first played Checkov in Star Trek in 1966, and continued to reprise that role, not only through all seven of the original Star Trek movies, but also in subsequent video games, videos and television episodes.
In addition to his Star Trek credits, Koenig has performed in numerous movies, television shows, radio productions and stage shows. And he’s also a writer! A one-character piece that Koenig wrote and performed entitled “You’re Never Alone when You’re a Schizophrenic” was a finalist in the 1996 New York Film Festival awards. autobiography, “Warped Factors – A Neurotic’s Guide to the Universe” was released through Taylor Publishing on April 1, 1998. He’s written for television shows, seen publication with the non-fiction “Chekov’s Enterprise” and the satiric fantasy novel “Buck Alice and the Actor-Robot”, and created the three issues of the comic book story “Raver” published by Malibu Comics.
Koenig has taught classes in acting and directing privately at UCLA, The Sherwood Oaks Experimental Film College and at the California School of Professional Psychology. Most recently, he has been an instructor at the Actor’s Alley Repertory Company in Los Angeles, California.