For a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose Scott and the team head to downtown Atlanta for #Dragon Con 2024. The annual five-day event kicks off Thursday. It’s one of the largest multi-media gatherings focusing on pop culture, gaming, comics, fantasy and more. Rose speaks with panelists about the ongoing debate: Star Wars vs Star Trek. We hear from fans and creators from both major franchises. We also discuss how comics and film reflect modern society and politics. Plus, Rose gives prizes for the best cosplay/costume! Guests include:

Dragon Con spokesperson Jo Garland 

Steven Taylor, The Arthritis Foundation, the Official Charity Partner of Dragon Con

Darrick Hargro, a writer and founder of 20th Place Media

Carlton Hargro, a writer and founder of 20th Place Media

Gerald L. Coleman, a philosopher, theologian, poet, and science fiction and fantasy author

L. M. Davis, an Atlanta-based writer and director of “ The Last Days of Chocolate”

Erin Macdonald, a science advisor for the Star Trek franchise

Timothy Zahn, a Hugo Award-winning author of more than forty original science fiction novels 

Afua Richardson, an award-winning comic book Illustrator, musician, and writer best known for her work on “Black Panther World of Wakanda”

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