August 15, 2012 - Bigger, Faster, Stronger, Stranger: The Science of Hollywood Superheroes panel in Beverly Hills tonight

Don't Try This at Home! The Physics of Hollywood Movies author Adam Weiner is hosting Bigger, Faster, Stronger, Stranger: The Science of Hollywood Superheroes tonight at 7:30 PM!  General admission is $5.00, but tickets are only $2.00 after service fees here.  The panel will be shown clips from various superhero films and then discuss the science behind the characters and scenes.  The panel includes:

• Visual effects artist Spencer Cook who worked on Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3 and Blade.

• Zack Stentz who wrote the screenplays for Thor and X-Men: First Class.

•  Scientists E. Paul Zehr and Sean B. Carroll (who was also an advisor on Thor) will also be on the panel giving their insight. 

This event is taking place at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills!  Directions can be found here.  For any further information or to check on ticket availability, please call the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at (310) 247-3600.




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