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Move Over Comic-con – SETIcon Alien Conference

seitcon alensAliens are exceptionally well represented at the local multiplex this spring.  Hostile invaders, tipped off by an overly enthusiastic broadcast from Earth, try to sink a lot of naval hardware in “Battleship;” domestic extraterrestrials give headaches to urbane government agents in “Men in Black III;” and fans of the “Alien” films finally get the back story of Ridley Scott’s toothy terror in the famous director’s prequel, “Prometheus.”

“The science fiction genre has been enormously popular for decades, and the cutting-edge of research in astronomy and exobiology is a gold mine for Hollywood screenwriters.

men in black at SETIcon 2012The creative minds who fill movies and TV shows with angry aliens will soon be defending their vision of these extraterrestrial antagonists at SETIcon, a public event, featuring a celebrity banquet and a host of scientific speakers sponsored by the SETI Institute, where the public can rub elbows with the innovators and leaders in the quest to find life in the universe.

This is not a science conference with technical lectures, nor Comic-Con, or another Star Trek type conventions.  SETIcon will create a new channel of discussion between Earthlings where real science and imagination will meet.

SETIcon will take place June 22 through 24 at the Santa Clara Hyatt Hotel, and will feature a celebrity banquet honoring Jill Tarter.

About the SETI INSTITUTE

The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe.  The SETI Institute is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research, education and public outreach. For more information, www.seti.org.  650-961-6633.

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Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move

Tracey Paleo is the publisher and personality of Gia On The Move. She is a Board Member/Awards Chair of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC). A Theater Critic, she also occasionally contributes to Broadway World Los Angeles. As a lifelong supporter of and performer within the arts, Tracey began her professional career as an actress and dancer appearing on television, radio, stage and in movie at the age of eight. Her writing career began at age twelve when she was asked to review the entire collection of the Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries as a young reviewer for the Boston Phoenix. As a performer she is most recognized for her lead role in Martin Scorsese’s, “The Departed”, as Darlene and her appearances on Law & Order Criminal Intent. She also appeared as a lead dancer in the 80s hit dance show, “Dance Jam 88”. Tracey has written for a variety of media outlets and blogs including Discover Hollywood, The Tolucan Times, and Food Truck News. She is the former Editor of FootLights Publishing.

One response to “Move Over Comic-con – SETIcon Alien Conference”

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    Leonard Marks

    great post

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