WHEN:
Monday, May 14
SCHEDULE :
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Panel Discussion
9:00pm Q&A
9:30pm Mix-n-Mingle
WHERE:
Mears Center
First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood
1760 N. Gower St.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Enter off of Carlos Ave.
Park across the street from the Mears Center on south side of Carlos.
MENU:
Batman Beef Brisket
OR Comic Book Chicken Breast (boneless skinless); Super Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Penne; Silver Surfer Salad; Villainous Vegetables; Fantastic Finger Desserts
TICKETS:
DINNER
Members $15,
Non-members $20.
DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE PROGRAM STARTING AT 7:30PM.
PROGRAM ONLY
Members $5
Non-members $10
CHILD CARE
By advance registration only, $5 per child ages birth to 6
RESERVE ONLINE
OR
24-hour Reservation Line 323-462-8486 ext. 333
OR
Send checks to:
Inter-Mission
1763 N. Gower St.
Hollywood, CA 90028
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There is perhaps no place where the battle between good and evil is put into sharper relief than the comic book. With heroes and villains alike possessing supernatural powers, the age-old theme is taken to a level beyond mere human action. Examine the background of comic books and graphic novels and the way they reflect and impact popular culture, including the way they so often provide a wealth of material for movies and TV. Explore the different facets of comic book culture from writers and character creators, to the actors who portray those characters in movies and TV, to the academicians who deconstruct it all--all of whom happen to be Christians.
PANELISTS
  DOUG JONES
He's probably the most famous person you've never seen. After a 20 year career under heavy make-up, but in memorable roles such as the goofy zombie Billy Butcherson in HOCUS POCUS, he was thrust to the forefront as Hellboy's blue fish-man sidekick, Abe Sapien ... soon to reprise this beloved role in HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY. But it was recently that he took this kind of work to new heights with his dual roles as Pan and the Pale Man in the multi-Oscar winning PAN'S LABYRINTH. Also, be looking for him under a portrayal in silver, in this summer's FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. www.thedougjonesexperience.com
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 JIM KRUEGER
Jim Krueger's comic book writing includes the Justice League for DC Comics, the award-winning Earth X trilogy for Marvel Comics, as well as Avengers, X-Men, Star Wars, Matrix and Batman. His original works include the Foot Soldiers, Alphabet Supes, The Clock Maker and the soon-to-be-released, The Last Straw Man. On the drawing board are such projects as Micronauts, Galactic for Dark Horse Entertainment, The Lion (a C.S. Lewis-like fantasy) and a new, short film called "Looking Out For No. One (or is that No One?)". Jim is also president and publisher of his own comic book entertainment company, 26 Soldiers, and was named as one of the top ten writers in comics and an innovator in the field by Wizard Magazine. www.jimkrueger.com
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 DOUG TENNAPEL
Doug TenNapel was dubbed by People Magazine; "the Dr. Seuss for Generation X" after creating cross-platform characters like Earthworm Jim for Universal and The Neverhood for Dreamworks SKG. TenNapel sold the movie option to his graphic novel Creature Tech to Fox/New Regency while his graphic novel Tommysaurus Rex was optioned by Shady Acres at Universal. His work as an artist/writer for The Simpsons comic won an Eisner Award in 2000. Doug is currently the Exec. Producer/creator of the animated series Catscratch at Nickelodeon and is working on a new animated pilot for Cartoon Network. www.tennapel.com
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 GEORGE NEWBERN
George Newbern was the voice of Superman on the Cartoon Network series Justice League Unlimited and will voice Superman again in fall 2007 on the fifth season of Kids' WB 's THE BATMAN. Newbern has also done voiceovers on such video games as Final Fantasy VII Advent Children and Final Fantasy X-2. His movie credits include ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING (1987) with Elisabeth Shue; SWITCHING CHANNELS (1988) with Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds and Christopher Reeve; and FATHER OF THE BRIDE (1991) with Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and Martin Short. |
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 MARIA CANALS
Award-winning actress Maria Canals is the voice of "Hawkgirl" in the animated series JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED. She also portrays Theresa, the Russo with a sharp wit in WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE. 2002 Alma Award-winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in the television series BROTHERS GARCIA, the bi-lingual Canals has starred in the Telemundo series MARIELENA as well as CORTE TROPICAL for Univision. She's worked extensively in television, with numerous guest-starring roles in the series CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE GEORGE LOPEZ SHOW, CAROLINE IN THE CITY, and ALMOST PERFECT as well as a recurring role in the critically acclaimed PBS series AMERICAN FAMILY. On the big screen, she appeared in MASTER OF DISGUISE and MY FAMILY MI FAMILIA with Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits and Esai Morales.
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 B.J. OROPEZA
B. J. Oropeza is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Azusa Pacific University and an internationally acclaimed author whose many publications include The Gospel According to Superheroes: Religion and Popular Culture. He earned his Ph.D. in New Testament theology at the University of Durham, England. His passions include popular culture, film, biblical theology, travel, and learning how to cook for himself as a bachelor. |
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 LEO PARTIBLE
Leo Partible wears many hats in the entertainment industry: writer, artist, singer-songwriter, comic book creator, filmmaker, public speaker, and pop culture analyst. Leo spent a year as a Youth Pastor a decade ago before moving to Los Angeles to work as a storyboard artist at the urging of his mentor, comic book legend Nestor Redondo. He also worked as a film executive and now uses his experience and talent to create new pop culture experiences for the digital age. He also works with Motive Entertainment and writes for the popular online magazine Infuze Magazine. His latest projects includegraphic novel The Trouble with Love and soon to be unveiled graphic novel The Kingdom of David, a 300-style retelling of the story of David. |
MODERATOR
 DR. THOM PARHAM
Dr. Parham is an associate professor of Theater, Film, and Television at Azusa Pacific University. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and spent seven years on active duty. Thom left the Navy to complete a doctorate in communication studies at Regent University. He has written for the CBS' drama JAG and the Family Channel sitcom BIG BROTHER JAKE, and also served as the on-location writers' assistant for the third season of TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL. In its review of Behind the Screen: Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film, and Culture, Publishers Weekly cited Thom's essay "Why Do Heathens Make the Best Christian Films?" as a "standout," and he also wrote a chapter on postmodernism for The Gospel According to Super-Heroes. Dr. Parham is included in Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
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