Legendary director Wolfgang Petersen, the helmer of movies such as The NeverEnding Story and Air Force One, has been reported to have died at the age of 81.

Online conventions have largely replaced in-person gatherings thanks to COVID-19, but that doesn't mean fans can't still come together to celebrate the things they love, be it TV shows, music, movies, or comics. Virtual events actually allow more people than ever to join in on the fun, and with these conventions come more opportunities for fans to discover new and upcoming talent. Plus, finding new ways to support these artists, many of whom counted on fan conventions as part of their income before coronavirus derailed that plan, is now more important than ever. That's what …