Comic-Con Film School is back for another four-day, nuts-and-bolts class on how to make a movie for very little money using available video hardware and software. Whether you're shooting your first Apex Legends fan film or that story about the leather-clad girl who hunts Basilisks, this course will take you from script to final product so that you too can enter your own movie into the CCI:IFF. This first class covers the specifics of preproduction on the cheap, including screenwriting, scheduling, location scouting, crewing-up, and getting equipment for nothing. Panelists include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate), Josh Perilo (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
NEW: Thu, Jul 04, 07:09PM Comic-Con Film School is back for another four-day, nuts and bolts class on how to make a movie for very little money using available video hardware and software. Whether you're shooting your first Apex Legends fan film, or that story about the leather-clad girl who hunts Basilisks, this course will take you from script to final product so that you too can enter your own movie into the CCI: IFF. This first class covers the specifics of pre-production on the cheap, including screenwriting, scheduling, location scouting, crewing-up, and getting equipment for nothing. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate), Josh Perilo, (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 17, 04:18PM CW3PR and RhapsodyPR are thrilled to present the 11th annual Behind the Music panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, featuring music creators from composers, to music editors, on some of SDCC’s top fan-favorite films and television shows! Television’s top maestros will discuss how their work elevates the strange, action-packed, terrifying and ethereal in today’s most buzzed-about projects. An educational panel for aspiring musicians and fans alike, this event historically features some great ear-pleasing surprises and reveals! Panelists include Sean Callery (Composer-Jessica Jones, The Hot Zone), Jeff Russo (Composer-Star Trek: Discovery, The Umbrella Academy, Legion), David Klotz (Music Editor-Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, American Horror Story), Amie Doherty (Composer-Undone, Here and Now), Kurt Farquhar (Composer-Black Lightning, American Soul), Jim Dooley (Composer-A Series of Unfortunate Events), and Joanne Higginbottom (Composer-Samurai Jack, The Public). Moderated by Danielle Burgess(Killer Kate!; The Sinner) and Gianni Paolo (MA; Power).
Thursday July 18, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 25ABC
The hosts of the hit podcast Best Movies Never Made, Stephen Scarlata (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and Josh Miller (screenwriter, Sonic the Hedgehog), record a live podcast and talk about some of the greatest films never made, including Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Joining them will be Ashley E. Miller (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class), Mallory O’Meara (author, Lady From The Black Lagoon), Steven Melching (writer, Star Wars Rebels, The Clone Wars), Judson Scott (producer, Atomic Monster), and several surprise filmmakers who will talk about the movies and TV series that got away. Aloha!
Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 24ABC
Step into the writers' room of the critically acclaimed Star Trek: Year Five comic series. Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Jody Houser, Brandon Easton, and Jim McCann discuss their collaboration on the first issues of the series and the wild places the Enterprise will go on its way back home.
Thursday July 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Cosplay Universe—Featuring exclusive interviews with Stan Lee, Yaya Han, Jessica Nigri, and more, Cosplay Universe explores the rise of the global comic con subculture from its underground roots to cosplay’s explosion as a worldwide phenomenon. Through the transformative nature of cosplay, everyday fans acquire powerful new identities and realities for themselves. Ultimately, the film follows several elite cosplay teams from around the world as they compete for global recognition at the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan. Panelists include co-director/producer Jonathan McHugh (She Makes Comics) and co-director/producer Jordan Rennert (She Makes Comics).
Music has always been an important supporting character in movies; it goes to another level in the superhero film genre where the music sets a tone that helps define a character, an impending battle, or a triumphant moment. The annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero returns with a Justice League/Avenger panel of superhero composers of superhero films. Unreleased music and video clips from upcoming and recently released projects will be featured. Leading Hollywood composers will explain the process and challenges of creating music behind the superhero genre, along with collaborating with the director, producers, and the franchise. Composer panelists include Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel, Krypton), Benjamin Wallfisch (Shazam!, Hellboy), Sherri Chung (Batwoman, Super Girl), Blake Neely (Batwoman, The Flash),Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Agent Carter), and moderator Michael Giacchino (Spider-Man: Far From Home, Dr. Strange), with introductions by Ray Costa (Costa Communications).
Thursday July 18, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
A documentary about the life and art of futurist illustrator Arthur Radebaugh, the creator of the prescient midcentury Sunday comic strip Closer Than We Think. Panelists include director Brett Ryan Bonowicz (The Perfect 46), producer Reid Nicewonder, and Tim Lapetino (Author of Art of Atari).
“You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.”—Harlan Ellison. Film critic Leonard Maltin is the ultimate movie fan and his reviews are legendary. But . . . are they “right”? In the spirit of kindness and with the communal understanding that film is subjective and opinions come in all colors of the rainbow, “You're Wrong, Leonard Maltin” gives audience members a rare opportunity to challenge the movie master himself on his categorical cinematic conclusions. It's a conversation between battling beliefs . . . and possibly the only chance you will ever get in your life to convince Leonard Maltin that his movie methodology is mortally mistaken and, in fact, WRONG. Perhaps best known for his eponymous annual book of movie capsule reviews, Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, which was published from 1969 to 2014, Leonard and his daughter Jessie Maltin, who together host the Maltin on Movies podcast, are willing to take on all comers who have a gripe over one of Leonard's reviews. Marquess of Queensbury rules will be enforced, but anyone who wants to have a lively discussion is welcome to spar (verbally) with America's best-known film critic.
Thursday July 18, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 6BCF
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 04:41PM Ten years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has created a body of law big enough for Nowhere. Hear from this panel of judges and lawyers as they journey into legal tales to astonish of how Dr. Strange saved the world with contract law; whether Bucky committed treason as the Winter Soldier; and could Thanos be prosecuted as a war criminal for “The Snap”? A panel of true believers including U.S. Magistrate Judge Mitch Dembin,Megan Hitchcock (Esurance), Courtney McNulty (Sony Pictures Entertainment), Jordon Huppert (Public Defender in Oregon), Christine Peek (McManis Faulkner), and Joshua Gilliland (The Legal Geeks) will assemble to tackle these issues and more from the Marvel Universe.
How can you become part of Hollywood and get involved directly in films, TV shows, and digital content? Legion M is the world's first fan-owned entertainment company. Through equity crowdfunding, they've made it possible for anyone to become an entertainment investor. And it's more than simply being a “shareholder”—members have access to special screenings, industry events, and exclusive Legion M meet-ups. Legion M executives Paul Scanlan, Jeff Annison, Terri Lubaroff, David Baxter, and others will reveal how Legion M is involved with films like Bad Samaritan, Colossal, Mandy, Tolkien, and their latest films: Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, directed by Kevin Smith (Clerks), and Memory: The Origins of Alien directed by pop culture documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas). They will also have updates on projects in development.
Thursday July 18, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
1970s teenagers Rob Hampton and John Morgan filmed Super 8 epics while growing up in New England. Decades later, these mini-blockbusters gained a huge new audience, attracting the attention of major websites. The two recount all the ingenuity and mischief of their childhood filmmaking adventures—a time when dinosaurs, aliens, and killer sharks ruled the backyard! Panelists include Rob Hampton (producer/co-director) and John Morgan (producer/co-director).
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 08:29PM Over three decades ago, four men, the iconic Ecto-1, and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man entered our lives. Since then, the proton pack is a constant cosplay want, and fans can’t help singing along to the classic theme song. The franchise spawned countless comics and animated series. Jessica Tseang (founder, Positive Pop Culture/Persisted Media Group) leads a fan appreciation discussion about the longevity of this franchise, and the deep love of the fandom.
It took a career of hard work to make Joey Ryan a professional. It took one grab of his crotch to make him an international sensation. Go behind the scenes and below the belt for the viral life of Joey Ryan, one of the most colorful characters in wrestling’s explosive transformation. Panelists include director James Agiesta and producer Katy Dierks (The Jim Jefferies Show).
The co-hosts of the popular Electric Surge podcast, The 4:30 Movie, will curate an all-new fantasy theme week devoted to the films of 1989. Will the Dark Knight dance in the pale moonlight of Monday, or will Indiana Jones throw his hat into the ring? Will they Do the Right Thing or will Harry meet Sally on Tuesday? Will they enter The Abyss, or will they find out what God needs with a Starship on Wednesday—and will Friday be a most Excellent Adventure or a Field of Dreams? Find out this and more as Mark A. Altman (CW's Pandora,The Librari ans), Ashley E. Miller (Thor, Lore, Black Sails), Steve Melching (The Clone Wars, Rebels), and Daren Dochterman (Master and Commander, The Chronicles of Riddick) go back to the future . . . again. Hey, wait a second . . .
Thursday July 18, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 5AB
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 06:31PM Industry producers and writers discuss how to take fandom properties and adapt them for the big or small screen. Panelists include David Alpert (executive producer, The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead), Maggie Bandur (Co-EP, Deadly Class, Powerless), M. Raven Metzner (Co-EP and writer, Sleepy Hollow, Iron Fist), and Akela Cooper (producer; Luke Cage, American Horror Story). Moderated by Geoff Boucher (Deadline).
Thursday July 18, 2019 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6A
This documentary traces the development of the Tough Guy from the beginnings of Bogart to the role models of today while offering a new critical assessment of macho cinema. The film is a stunning reexamination of how manhood works for the big screen and its influence on men around the world.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings a double dip of upcoming horror films in Critters Attack! and The Banana Splits Movie (both produced by Blue Ribbon Content in conjunction with SYFY). Inspired by the film series from the '80s and '90s, Critters Attack! follows 20-year-old Drea (Tashiana Washington), who reluctantly takes a job babysitting for a professor of a college she hopes to attend. Struggling to entertain the professor's children along with her own little brother, Drea takes them on a hike, unaware that mysterious alien critters have crash-landed and started devouring every living thing they encounter. Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial), who starred in the original Critters as Helen Brown and returns to the franchise in the mysterious role of Aunt Dee, and Tashiana Washington (Shaft, Gimme Shelter) will be on the panel alongside director Bobby Miller (The Cleanse), Critters puppeteer Keith Arbuthnot (Eureka, The Cabin in the Woods), voice of the Critters Steve Blum (Cowboy Bebop), and Blue Ribbons' Peter Girardi. The Banana Splits Movie offers a new take on the classic characters from the late 1960s The Banana Splits Adventure Hour variety program. In the horror thriller, a boy named Harley and his family go to a taping of The Banana Splits TV show, which is supposed to be a fun-filled birthday for young Harley. But things take an unexpected turn—and the body count quickly rises. Can Harley, his mom, and their new pals safely escape? Panelists include writers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas (Raven's Home,My Super Psycho Sweet 16), actor Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries), Blue Ribbon's Peter Girardi, and the voice of the Banana Splits, Eric Bauza (Looney Tunes Cartoons). Critters Attack! lands on Earth on July 23 on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital. The Banana Splits Movie comes to Digital on August 13 and Blu-ray and DVD on August 27.
Thursday July 18, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 6DE
Edward Doty (executive producer, Jukin Media) moderates this discussion on all things documentary—film, TV, or new media. You’ll learn inside tips and pointers on how to craft your nonfiction story into a compelling narrative, regardless of length or platform. Panelists include Sara Benincasa (author, Real Artist Have Day Jobs), Todd Howe (director, Rise: The Story of Augustines), Tybee Diskin (producer, Yarn), Jennifer Toquigny (producer, Gamemaster), Jennifer Kretchmer (Monsters and Fables), and Mike J Nichols (editor, Zappa).
Dantel Echeverria, the infamous master swordsman, travels to the tree of life in search of his immortal destiny. He has never doubted his quest until the tree’s guardian confronts him, a fierce warrior of kindred spirit. Panelists include Alexander Crews (writer/director), Lisa Wardell (producer/actress), and Guy Iorio (producer).
A behind-the-scenes look at the popular YouTube channel "How It Should Have Ended" (HISHE), featuring new, unreleased content as well as an opportunity to help write "How Spider-Man Far From Home Should Have Ended." Come hear a discussion with creators Daniel Baxter and Tina Alexander along with the rest of the HISHE team.
Thursday July 18, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
A young girl living on the fringe of a bombed-out town finds a dead body washed up on the beach, but other people have plans for it, bringing hell down on her and her father's heads. Panelists include Max Isaacson (director) and writers Jackson LanzingandCollin Kelly (Green Arrow).
Take a deep dive into the origins of Alien and its fandom with documentary director Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas, Doc of the Dead, 78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene), Diane O'Bannon (Dan O'Bannon Estate), Will Linn (Joseph Campbell Foundation), David Baxter (Legion M), and others as they discuss Philippe's upcoming feature documentary Memory: The Origins of Alien, and the sustaining power of Ridley Scott's masterpiece with fandom. Trailer debut from the Memory documentary will be shown.
Thursday July 18, 2019 7:15pm - 8:15pm PDT
Room 6BCF
This all-star panel features a hands-on approach to making awesome fight sequences for videos and films. With an on-set experience and volunteers from the audience, this event will reveal the secrets of shooting and editing footage to produce epic-level performances with Hollywood action movie stars. The panelists include James Lew (Marvel's Luke Cage), Mark Dacascos (John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum), Boo Boo Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Cynthia Rothrock (China O'Brien), Mark Grove (Star Raiders), and moderator Dr. Francis Kong.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 04:08PM Celebrate the centennial of a true swashbuckling icon as Zorro turns 100 this summer! John Gertz (president Zorro Productions, Inc.), moderator Scott Cherrin (Zorro historian), comics scribe David Avallone (Zorro Swords of Hell), and keynote speaker Don McGregor discuss the incredible events surrounding the historic anniversary and all things of interest to the Zorro fandom. From the development of the new Zorro movie, to The Mark of Zorro Art Archive, to the ongoing comic book adventures from American Mythology, this panel is celebrating 100 years of the Masked Avenger!
Thursday July 18, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Harmony Gold USA presents the latest developments in the Robotech universe, from awesome new products to the live-action film in the works at Sony Pictures with the producers of 300 and the director of Stephen King's It.
Thursday July 18, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 5AB
Whether it's movies, streaming, animation, or videogames, Ric Meyers (Films of Fury, Atlas Comics) has the best fight scenes of the year for you, with “master of remaster” Frank Djeng, the Comedy Film Nerds Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini, “King of YouTube Kungfu” Eric Jacobus (Mortal Kombat 11, The Man Who Feels No Pain), and master animator Miko Mai (Spies in Disguise), plus other guest stars, premieres, and surprises.
Thursday July 18, 2019 8:00pm - 10:30pm PDT
Room 6A
On Halloween night, Derek and his ragtag group of friends accidentally awaken a shapeshifting monster that threatens their reputations—and their lives. Panelists include Sean Thiessen (director), Becca Thompson (producer), and Desmond Dornak (animator).
Didn't get into either Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? We feel your pain! Do you like stuff? Of course you do! Then join programming coordinator for Comic-Con International Tommy Goldbach in this block in which Comic-Con will rebroadcast some of the day's popular panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will get to vote in a show of applause on what they want to see. It's democracy at its finest and it's a second chance to see these panels. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.)
Thursday July 18, 2019 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC
A short comedic sci-fi adventure about a group of young superheroes from a small city in Israel who undergo superhero boot camp in a secret unit of the Israeli army in order to save the State of Israel from imminent destruction.
One banana, two bananas, three bananas . . . gore! Be among the first to witness the terrifying return of everyone's favorite silly quartet as The Banana Splits Movie offers a new take on the classic characters, which were first introduced to audiences in 1968 with The Banana Splits Adventure Hour variety program. In the upcoming horror thriller, a boy named Harley and his family go to a taping of The Banana Splits TV show, which is supposed to be a fun-filled birthday for young Harley. But things take an unexpected turn—and the body count quickly rises. Can Harley, his mom, and their new pals safely escape? The film stars Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) and Dani Kind (Wynonna Earp), while Eric Bauza (Looney Tunes Cartoons, Woody Woodpecker, UniKitty!) supplies the voices of the Banana Splits. The movie was written by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas (Raven's Home,My Super Psycho Sweet 16) and directed by Danishka Esterhazy (Level 16). Produced by Blue Ribbon Content in association with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and SYFY, The Banana Splits Movie comes to Digital on August 13 and Blu-ray and DVD on August 27.
Screenwriters/producers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (Avengers: Endgame) chat with Backstory magazine's (www.backstory.net) publisher/editor-in-chief Jeff Goldsmith (The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith Podcast) about what it took to plot, write, rewrite, and film both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame as back-to-back productions for this historic wrap-up of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's amazing 22-film journey.
Fifty spaceships, each three miles across, hover ominously above Earth's major cities. The Visitors that emerge are humanlike in appearance and extend the hand of friendship—or is it? The groundbreaking 1983 V: The Original Mini-Series is a science fiction spectacular that mixes dynamic special effects with cliffhanger thrills . . . and launched an entire television franchise. Come see creator/producer/writer/director Kenneth Johnson (The Incredible Hulk), series star Marc Singer (Beastmaster, Arrow) and some possible surprise guests along with the Warner Archive Podcast team of D. W. Ferranti and Matthew Patterson and moderator Gary Miereanu as they celebrate this landmark mini-series and discuss the newly-remastered Blu-ray presentation of the heralded production coming from Warner Archive later in 2019.
Friday July 19, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6DE
Day 2 of this course on micro-budget moviemaking focuses on the specifics of production, from shooting techniques, to lighting on the cheap, to crew positions you need (and don't need), to costuming, props, and set decorating for as little money as possible. Panelists include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate), Josh Perilo (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
NEW: Fri, Jul 05, 03:45PM Day 2 of this four-day course on micro-budget movie-making focuses on the specifics of production, from shooting techniques, to lighting on the cheap, to crew positions you need (and don't need), to costuming, props, and set decorating for as little money as possible. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate), Josh Perilo (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 05:08PM For the Russo Brothers, Avengers: Endgame was the culmination of an unprecedented four-film, seven-year journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has included some of the most iconic experiences in modern cinema. Come hear directors Joe and Anthony Russo reflect on Endgame and their epic road to it as they segue into life beyond Marvel with their new company, AGBO, which happens to include an exciting array of new and old creative friends. This new independent studio develops and finances filmed projects in any medium, while keeping creative control within the hands of artists. This discussion will be moderated by Collider's editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub.
Two zombies, one fate. Panelists include director AlfonsoFulgencioCabrera (Agua and Mandos) and executive producer Jose Luis Farias. Grand 6, Marriott Marquis
The planet is in danger! A giant meteor is approaching at an impressive speed, and there is only one person capable of stopping this threat. This gigantic meteorite seems to be indestructible. Will Io save the planet? Panelists include Israel Ayhllón (writer/director), Paulina Patiño (producer), and Daniel Laget (CEO, Spaceboy Studio).
Animated solely by director Denver Jackson over nine months, Esluna: The First Monolith is about a plucky ex-monk and her robot, who must team up with an archaeologist and a boy with strange powers to stop Esluna’s tyrannical queen from activating a powerful, ancient technology that threatens to destroy their world. Panelists include Denver Jackson (The Wishing Jar), composer Marc Junker (Somnius), and actor GraceChan.
Mitch Hyman (creator, Bubba the Redneck Werewolf), Victor Osuna (director, Las Reglas the la Ruina), and Frank Rodriguez (producer, LYLU films) talk about how genre directors can work together to create new movies and make bonds between the two industries. Moderated by Sebastian Fink.
Dancing Frog is a puppet animation. The main character running away from a huge snake with other frogs was struck by a toad's leg and fainted. Waking up in the world of unconsciousness, he shares the experience of other frogs through the zoetrope and understands them, even the toad that hit him. When he realizes that everyone is connected, all their moves become dances.
Susan Spohr (Technicolor / Lucasfilm), Dawn Higginbotham (Morning Person Pictures / Lucasfilm), K. Eales (Warner Bros. / Lucasfilm) & Julian Moses (Twentieth Century Fox / Midnitemove Productions), along with Natalie Ebnet (Chris Angel Mindfreak / Megalodon; Monster Shark Lives) chat about everything from developing content to prepping your production to post workflow and deliverables across multiple platforms. Moderator will be Renee O’Connor (ROC Pictures).
Believe it or not, films have been coming to Comic-Con since the beginning! As a matter of fact, in 1976 a small sci-fi movie about a moisture farmer's boy was being promoted on its way to much future celebration. Hear from a few of the folks who have helped to bring films to Comic-Con discuss their roles and changes in the industry. Panelists Craig Miller (publicist, producer, author, Star Wars Memories), Jeff Walker (genre marketing consultant, long-time Comic-Con program participant), Steve Sansweet (former head of fan relations at Lucasfilm), and Gary Sassaman (Comic-Con director of programming, 2000–2007) discuss the film industry's involvement in Comic-Con, with self-proclaimed semi-journalist, moderator Marc Bernardin (writer, The Authority, The Highwaymen, Castle Rock).
Friday July 19, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
An animated short film about adventures on the high seas with a silly pirate and his lovable monkey companion; an enchanting and fun story with a message about greed and success. Panelist include writer/director Wenli "Lizzie" Zhang and co-director Nan Li.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 05:29PM Fandango and TCM correspondent Alicia Malone (author, Backwards & In Heels; The Female Gaze) returns to Comic-Con to conduct a new conversation about women working in genre film, the essential movies, the pioneers who paved the way, and the evolving landscape. Experts and filmmakers on the panel will give insights, discuss favorites, and share their own experiences. Free movie tickets for select attendees. Featuring Rachel Morrison (DP, Black Panther), Julia Hart (director, Fast Color), Gale Anne Hurd (producer, Aliens, The Walking Dead) and Jacqueline Coley (editor, Rotten Tomatoes).
If you don’t deal with the past, it’s bound to come back to haunt you. In this stop-motion animated film, bar owner and small-time criminal Johnny Tan faces his sins as he and his crew fight their way through a wild night of unthinkable horror. Panelists include Lon Lopez (writer/director), Jeff Brown (Johnny Tan), and Hannah Wang (Jirou).
The life of a pampered gentleman is seamlessly automated by machines, but his orderly existence is thrown into chaos when he chooses to pursue a free-spirited woman, against the advice of his robot butler.
The action of the film takes place in the distant future, when existence of the planet Earth has long been considered to be just a legend. Cheggi is a young hacker from a tribe called the Wild. He falls under the repressive force of the state machine and only narrowly escapes death. Now Cheggi decides to reclaim human rights on his planet at any cost.
Gather your gear and gather your friends, because you can make a film in a weekend. The panel will be moderated by Yvonne Renee Hunt (2nd AC, Black Christmas) and will have a Q&A session. Athena Mathews (makeup artist, The Evil Rises), Elsa Mickelsen (production designer, Miss. Janet), Fernando Jay Huerto (stuntman, No Contest), Mark Atkinson (actor, A Quint-mas Carol), MaryHunt (writer, The Empire), RobynSchatzSarvis (city producer for the 48Hour Film Project), RyanKelly (director of photography, What’s in the Box?), and SusanDavis (director, SantaFeStation).
In this reimagining of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” the legendary Bunny Phantom finds himself in a different sort of race: a race against time to save his city from imminent destruction at the hands of the dastardly Turtler. Panelists include Simon Chan (director), Vinson Chan (director, animator), and Jonathan Love (voice of The Bunny Phantom/Turtler).
A boy gets lost in a whirlpool of sounds and brings to life an imaginary destructive giant. Struggling with his father and school, the boy seeks a way to defeat the monster. Panelists include Yogev Sason (director and creator).
Famous Monsters of Filmland, the world's longest-running horror magazine, hosts the ultimate monster panel and unveils its new projects for 2019, including the Famous Monsters Ack-Ives,Famous Monsters #291, and Monster World: The Golden Age, an epic new series from American Gothic Press. If you've got questions about horror, makeup effects, and comic books—and how the three intersect—this panel has the answers you need! Featuring Famous Monsters and American Gothic Press publisher Philip Kim, executive editor Holly Interlandi, comic book writer Cullen Bunn (Venom, Harrow County), Monster World colorist Dennis Calero (X-Men: Noir), special effects makeup artist Walter Welsh (star of SYFY's Face Off), and others. Everyone attending the panel will get a free gift! Moderated by Matt Corrigan and Aaron McLane of the Launchpad Podcast.
Friday July 19, 2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), author Joe Hill (NOS4A2), actor Adrienne Barbeau (1982's Creepshow, The Fog), and other cast members share an exclusive sneak peek of their upcoming Shudder horror anthology series based on the iconic 1982 film, with a Q&A session moderated by Los Angeles Times film reporter Jen Yamato.
Friday July 19, 2019 5:45pm - 6:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Zachary Spencer (president of Mantium Industries Inc), Christopher Ting (chief technical officer), Jeanie Croshaw (director of Croshaw Psychiatry Inc), Mark Chu-Lin (project manager and president of Avengers Initiative Volunteer Organization), and Daniel Proctor (award-winning cosplay artist) share their journeys on prop creation from idea through design to manufacture. Several award-winning props will be displayed at the panel.
For the first time, the secrets have been unearthed for Ray's unmade films: Missing scenes from the films you love. Stunning artworks, models, and test footage all revealing new worlds, epic lands, and fearsome creatures that until now had thought to have been lost for all time. Filmmaker John Walsh and collections manager Connor Heaney reveal the missing treasures.
Friday July 19, 2019 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
An unusual girl needs to get her teeth fixed at midnight. Panelists include Colin Bishopp (writer/director), producer Joe Sikoryak (writer/director, As Seen on TV), and Stephen Berke (director of photography).
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC, and Warner Bros. Animation returns for their traditional Friday night Comic-Con World Premiere of the latest DC Universe movie, and this time it’s a doozy—the long-awaited Batman: Hush. An adaptation of the seminal DC classic tale, Batman: Hush centers on a shadowy new villain known only as Hush, who uses Gotham’s Rogues Gallery to destroy Batman’s crime-fighting career, as well as Bruce Wayne’s personal life—which has already been complicated by a relationship with Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman. Meet the filmmakers and voice cast behind this new classic for a post-screening panel that will include Jason O’Mara (The Man in the High Castle) and Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time) as the voices of Batman/Bruce Wayne and Catwoman/Selina Kyle, respectively; Maury Sterling (Homeland) as Hush, Geoffrey Arend (Madam Secretary) as the Riddler, Hynden Walch (Teen Titans Go!) as Harley Quinn, Bruce Thomas (Legally Blonde, Kyle XY) as Jim Gordon, director Justin Copeland (Reign of the Supermen), screenwriter Ernie Altbacker (Teen Titans: The Judas Contract), character designer Phil Bourassa (Young Justice), and executive producer James Tucker (Reign of the Supermen). Batman: Hush arrives on Digital starting July 20, 2019; on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack on August 6; and the DC Universe streaming service on August 13.
Friday July 19, 2019 7:15pm - 9:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Lindsey is forced to babysit her sister, Becky when, after innocently falling asleep, she wakes up to find her sister gone. Someone may have taken Becky and could be after her as well. Panelists include Jennifer Nicole Stang (El Lago, The Dream Series), Sasha Filipovich (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Riverdale), and Emmett Lee Stang (The Devil’s Snare, Hopeat Christmas).
Producers Jose Luis Terreros and Ricardo Arnaiz (El Americano), director Raul Garcia (Aladdin), and writer Richard Pursel (SpongeBob SquarePants) preview the pilot episode of the new TV series Waka & Tito: A Series of Underground Adventures and share their experiences bringing to life some very special produce.
Friday July 19, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 07:50PM Prepare for an exclusive preview of independent genre films coming in 2020 and beyond with host Chris Gore (Film Threat) and Film Threat staffers Alan Ng, Bobby Schwartz, Walter Areas, Anthony Ray Bench, along with other special panelists. Through trailer premieres and exclusive clips, get a glimpse into movies that can only be seen in limited release, including the best indie sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:42PM From the spine-tingling scores for Us, Get Out, and Ma to the gritty and horror-filled themes in Pet Sematary and Hellraiser to the ultra-spooky cues in Critters and The Head Hunter, horror films wouldn't be nearly as terrifying without their musical scores. Composers Christopher Young, Michael Abels, Gregory Tripi, Russ Howard,Carl Thiel, and Nick Soole pull back the curtain to reveal how they created some of the world's most frightening film music. Moderated by Steve Greene from IndieWire.
The true(ish) story of a young boy and his mother who held afternoon exorcisms in the living room—and the new friend who is so Godly, she may as well be wicked. A retro-styled film, it is equal parts dark comedy and horror. Panelists include Jonathan Hammond (writer-director, Isabel), Ryan Roach (writer, Isabel), Frank DiPalermo (Shamon-Freitas Agency), Samantha Ginn (Inclusion Films), and Jared Sarvis (current Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Teen of the Year).
Didn't get into either Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? We feel your pain! Do you like stuff? Of course you do! Then join programming coordinator for Comic–Con International Tommy Goldbach in this 1.5–hour block in which Comic–Con will rebroadcast some of the day's popular panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will get to vote in a show of applause on what they want to see. It's democracy at its finest and it's a second chance to see these panels. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.)
Friday July 19, 2019 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC
A single mother works long hours to keep her ailing daughter in the hospital. One day, a mysterious man arrives at her door offering her to work in the translation of an ancient book in exchange for a substantial sum of money without knowing that this will change her life and that of those around her forever. Panelists include Victor Osuna (director), Yun Pardo (actress), and Hector Rodriguez (producer).
Missed it the first time? Loved it so much, you must see it again? Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is proud to offer a second helping of its all new DC Universe movie, the much-anticipated Batman: Hush. an adaptation of the seminal DC classic tale, Batman: Hush centers on a shadowy new villain known only as Hush, who uses Gotham's Rogues' Gallery to destroy Batman's crime-fighting career, as well as Bruce Wayne's personal life-which has already been complicated by a relationship with Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman. Batman: Hush arrives on Digital starting today; on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack on August 6; and the DC Universe streaming service on August 13.
Friday July 19, 2019 9:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Four friends discover an ancient spirit board and conduct a séance, inadvertently summoning something sinister that seeks its own vengeance. Panelists include Akash Sk (director/actor, Eidetic), William F. James (story consultant, Eidetic), and Kasun Rathnasiri (cinematographer, Eidetic).
Elizabeth Grese, a renowned writer for her bestseller The Killer of the Polaroid, is locked up by a man who will not reveal his identity until the end of the story. With both hands and feet tied and without water or food, she tries to escape such terrible captivity while trying to find out the reason for her confinement.
Through the voyeuristic nature of the internet, Alexis unintentionally witness a murder through his computer. Will he be able to uncover the murderer, or he will be caught in his trap?
Day 3 of our course on micro-budget movie-making deals with how to direct actors, organize a crew, and keep them all happy without anybody making a dime. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate). Josh Perilo (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica), and actors Megan Rees,Kelsey Walmer,Dylan Rourke and Bradley Upton.
Day 3 of this course on micro-budget moviemaking deals with how to direct actors, organize a crew, and keep them all happy without anybody making a dime. Panelists include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate). Josh Perilo (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica), and actors Megan Rees,Kelsey Walmer,Dylan Rourke and Bradley Upton.
Come see this annual all-star, insider look at your favorite TV series from the scribes behind some of today's hottest genre shows. The lineup this year includes moderator Chris Parnell (co-president, Sony Pictures Television), Gabrielle Stanton (Titans,The Flash, Haven), Ashley E. Miller (Lore, Fringe, Black Sails), Amy Berg (Counterpart, Eureka), V. J. Boyd (Lincoln, Justified), Steven Melching (Star Wars Rebels, The Clone Wars), Ryan Condal (Colony), Deric Hughes (Arrow, The Flash), Javier-Grillo Marxuach (Netflix's Dark Crystal, The Middleman), Kay Reindl (Swamp Thing, Freakish), Michael Narducci (The Originals, The Vampire Diaries, Medium), and Mark A. Altman (CW's Pandora,The Librarians). Also win a chance to receive a free copy of the new Final Draft 11.
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Room 24ABC
Danny is a middle-aged toy collector searching for a long-lost, favorite toy—which he believes will bring him happiness. Sometimes the treasure you find is greater than the treasure you seek. Panelists include writer-director Joe Sikoryak and producer Scotty Cornfield. \
The fiery fiend of darkness has returned to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting masses, but will responsibilities at home thwart his ambitions? Panelists include Bruce Nachsin (Lunchtime Is Over, False Colors, Approve-O), Richard Tatum (SockPuppet, Nothing Personal, Fallout4), and Manuel Gutierrez (Nothing Personal, Baby in a Box, In the Here and Now).
A wildly imaginative and kindhearted boy's mission to become a superhero is challenged when his optimistic view of the world begins to crumble. Panelists include Julian Park (writer/director), Dan Marcus (producer), and Justin D. Lee (cinematographer).
Panelists Victor Osuna (director, Las Reglas de la Ruina), Freddy Chavez Olmos (director, Duermete Niño), Mauricio Chernovetzky (director, Styria), Rigoberto Castañeda (director, KM31), Emilio Portes (director, Belzebuth), Gigi Guerrero (director, Culture Shock), Uriel Villalobos Alba (sound designer, La Posesion de Altair), and Isaac Ezban (director, El Incidente) participate in a casual chat about the past and the future of Latin American horror cinema. Moderated by Sebastian Fink.
Exploring gender through the lens of the superhero myth, BALLOON questions how we raise boys when our concept of masculinity has become narrow. Panelists include Jeremy Merrifield (writer/director), Jonah Beres (lead actor), Dave Testa (writer), and Kate Chamuris (producer).
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) salutes that lovable Great Dane Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang with a panel spotlighting half a century of crime-solving silliness. For 50 years, the Mystery Inc. gang has entertained fans with zany hijinks, action-packed adventures, and engaging mysteries that have captivated viewers of all ages. What started as a Saturday morning cartoon exploded into an enormously successful franchise encompassing multiple spinoff series, original animated and live-action films, consumer products, and much more. Included in the celebration will be several key showrunners, filmmakers, and stars of the franchise, including Grey Griffin (DC Super Hero Grils, The Loud House) and Kate Micucci (Garfunkel & Oates, Unikitty!), the voices of Daphne and Velma, respectively-and a glimpse of the upcoming Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion box set from WBHE (available in stores on September 3).
Saturday July 20, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6A
Stuntmen and stuntwomen from Avengers: Endgame, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Central Intelligence, and countless others discuss their experiences and offer advice in getting into and navigating the stunt industry in movies and TV, as well as how the industry has changed and is changing. Panelists include Janeshia Adams-Ginyard, Tamiko Brownlee, Esteban Cueto, Brian Danner, Adam Hart, and Joette Ormon. Moderated by Justin Bowler.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 04:34PM HBO's Emmy-winning series Westworld returns for its third season in 2020. Creators, executive producers, and directors Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and cast members Thandie Newton, Aaron Paul, Tessa Thompson, Evan Rachel Wood, and Jeffrey Wright, will present an early look at the forthcoming third season of the drama series, a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the birth of a new form of life on Earth. Moderated by futurist Amy Webb.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 08:54PM Star Wars,The Lord of the Rings,The Matrix. All beloved stories that follow the hero's journey-the mythic structure of all great stories. Though many have explored why this ancient template has inspired so many great works, it's time to adjust our thinking for a modern age. What exactly is the hero's journey? How do some of pop culture's newest heroes-Captain Marvel, Miles Morales, Rey-follow or subvert this pattern? And what does the reaction to these characters say about the state of fandom and storytelling? Nerdist editor-in-chief Rachel Heine, Preeti Chhibber (author, Peter and Ned's Ultimate Travel Journal), Hector Navarro (host, DC Daily), Joshua Yehl (senior features and news editor, IGN), Danielle Radford (writer, ScreenJunkies), and Jessica Delfanti (narrative lead, Fable Labs) break down what it truly means to be a “hero.”
Saturday July 20, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
A Fox-dressed man breaks the space/time limits with only one goal: to spend some time with his wife. But below this recreational act there's a far more complex and ambitious plan.
In this coming-of-age comedy set in the late ’70s, a rebellious 11-year-old’s overbearing Persian parents want her to be more girly, but she just wants to be left alone. Unfortunately for Hasti, in this family looks are everything! Panelists include Sara Karimipour (writer/director), Anthony DeNiro (production designer), and Laura Johnson (producer).
Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is celebrating 35 years of Turtles this year alongside multitudes of Turtle fans worldwide. In May of 1984, the first copy of TMNT hit stores and it's been a wild ride ever since. Kevin is thrilled to be self-publishing again, especially in this special anniversary year with his newest projects: Drawing Blood and the Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls . Hear Kevin discuss all things self-publishing. He will be accompanied by writer and co-creator of Drawing Blood,David Avallone and artist Ben Bishop.
Saturday July 20, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
There have been positive developments in the last year for women in television and film. Initiatives like the 4% challenge are making news, movies and TV identified as gender-balanced are getting ReFrame stamps, and companies like OWN, Annapurna, Netflix, and Sundance continue to expand opportunities for intersectional women, supporting great content in the process. Changes are happening, but are they happening fast enough, and how can industry insiders and fans help the forward momentum? Come see the inspired, talented powerhouse panelists of Women Rocking Hollywood 2019 share their perspective and talk about their exciting new projects. Scheduled to appear: Alison Emilio (director: ReFrame, advisory board: Horizon Award), Liesl Tommy (director, Respect, The Walking Dead), Gloria Calderon Kellett (executive story editor/producer, How I Met Your Mother; co-creator/writer/director, One Day at a Time), Catherine Hardwicke (director, Twilight, Don't Look Deeper), Cheryl Dunye (producing director, Queen Sugar; director, David Makes Man), Jen McGowan (director, Rust Creek; founder, Glass Elevator), Angela Robinson (producer/writer/director: True Blood, director: Professor Marston and the Wonder Women), and C Fitz (director, Jewel's Catch One, Queen Sugar). Moderated by Leslie Combemale (creator: WomenRockingHollywood, journalist: Cinema Siren website).
Saturday July 20, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
A star-crossed romance gone rogue, centering around a group of gamers who are more themselves when they play as their Dungeons and Dragons characters. Anything can happen: riches, love, and doom when you draw from The Deck!
Mobile filmmaking is becoming the next big thing. You have heard of movies that used smartphone cameras to shoot, but you may still not be convinced that you can make a movie yourself using a smartphone from your own back pocket! The Founder of The International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego Susan Botello (S. Botello Productions) and San Diego Mobile Filmmakers share the ins and outs of what you need in order to get started as a mobile filmmaker. Panelists will answer your questions and present some cool filmmaking tools and accessories. Learn to edit on the phone (or computer) and share your films with the world. With moderator Machelle Noel (GeekRockTV & KKSM-AM 1320).
A musical short film set between the worlds of fandom and pop culture, PTP follows four online gamers through their squad-based mission. Harder than defeating the red team however, is sticking together while trying to navigate toxicity, super-fandom, and the futility of having an argument on the internet. Panelists include Bryan Burton (director/actor, Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter), Robert Calbimonte (co-writer/producer), and Edison Hong (composer of the film's original song “Push the Point”).
Fantasy master and Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro (producer) and acclaimed director André Øvredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe) give movie fans an exclusive window into their visionary process bringing the book series' iconic and terrifying illustrations to life for the upcoming thriller Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark . This intimate master class will also debut an original monster created specifically for the film and include a Q&A with the audience. It's 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind . . . but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley, where for generations the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time-stories that have a way of becoming all too real for a group of teenagers who discover Sarah's terrifying home. In theaters August 9. A CBS Films/eOne Entertainment presentation, a Lionsgate release.
Michael, a guardian angel working in a cubicle office space, sets on a journey to save the human he guards from a terrible destiny. Panelists include Amit Ruderman (director/screenwriter, Underground), Jessy Katz (Bull, Guardian), and Natalie Entenberg (Guardian, A Little Sister).
After accidentally freezing the family dog to death, Oscar attempts to make good with his soon-to-be stepson by driving the family pet’s ashes across the country. Panelists include Nat Topping (Fair Games), Zakary Risinger (Arrested Development), and Grant Moore (director).
Learn how to bring your characters to life from Hollywood stunt performers and martial arts experts. Mimi Chan (model and martial arts reference for Disney's Mulan) and Christopher Leps (Pirates of the Caribbean, Daredevil) discuss their action experience and how it relates to cosplay. Learn how to bring authenticity to your character from the panel and a team of martial arts experts. Moderated by martial arts expert Oscar Agramonte.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 07:37PM Award-winning diverse women writers and producers will discuss creating stories with strong diverse female characters across TV, animation, comics, and games; they'll also address the importance of diverse representation, getting started in writing, and their career paths from writing to executive producing top shows. Panelists include Nicole Dubuc (Star Wars Forces of Destiny, Rebels; producer of Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy; winner of WGA Animation Writing Award), Denise Downer (Marvel's Avengers Black Panther's Quest, Power Rangers: Beast Morphers), Keto Shimizu (DC's Legends of Tomorrow, executive producer and writer; Arrow), Silvia Olivas (Disney's Elena of Avalor, producer and writer; Moesha), Anne Toole (Horizon Zero Dawn, WGA Video Game Award winner; The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Joelle Sellner (DC Super Hero Girls, Sonic Boom), and Gloria Shen (Disney Channel's Amphibia). Moderated by Kevin Winston, Digital LA, CEO.
Saturday July 20, 2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
UPDATED: Sat, Jul 20, 05:01PM Black representation has gained integral attention within the geek culture. However, Black Queer characters and stories continue to be limited or absent from the discussion. Prism Comics and moderator Viktor Kerney (StrangeLore, co-host of the MEGASHEEN podcast) and panelists Clarkisha Kent (Entertainment Weekly), Eric Cooper (Knight Seeker, CEO of Black Label ComiCon), Valerie Complex (Writer, Film Critic), and William O. Tyler (Ratboy, Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers; Cinephilia) discuss a myriad of topics from portrayals of Black Queer people across media platforms to Black Queer contributions to the sci-fi, fantasy, comics genre.
Saturday July 20, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Following a cataclysmic event that left the Earth without technology or power, Sam—a book-obsessed girl in her late teens—lives in seclusion with her two mother-figures. But after an accident, she’s pushed out of her protective world and forced to put her makeshift parents’ opposing worldviews to the test. Panelists include Hudson Phillips (writer/producer), Trisha Solyn (cinematographer), and Sophie Edwards (actor).
Michael Uslan, originator and executive producer of the Batman movie franchise, celebrates the 30th anniversary of this revolutionary film that changed Hollywood and the world culture, presenting an extended version of his TED Talk on the ten-year human endurance contest to get this first dark and serious superhero movie made. Q&A to follow along with the first trailer that changed the perception of fandom and the world. Introduction by producer David Uslan.
Saturday July 20, 2019 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6A
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 05:36PM Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Kiki's Delivery Service ! This coming-of-age story follows Kiki, a young witch-in-training, to a new town where she delivers goods by broomstick and meets new friends. Join Her Universe and Hot Topic for Studio Ghibli trivia, prizes, and a special screening of this delightful adventure with guest host, social influencer Tessa Netting.
Like long lines and oversized giveaway bags, Ink Pot Award-winner Kevin Smith has become an inevitable fixture of Comic-Con. But instead of hitting the stage and talking about past glories like he usually does, this year Smitty's bringing a new movie to Hall H-a new flick that's built on . . . past glories. See the world premiere of the Jay & Silent Bob Reboot trailer, followed by a Hall H-only sneak preview of the movie-within-a-movie scene from the reboot Jay and Silent Bob are trying to stop: Bluntman V Chronic ! Joined by star Jason Mewes and other funny folks from the flick, this panel will be far from Silent, Bob!
Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samruai) and Jumpei Mizusaki (Batman Ninja) team up for the first time with Sturgill Simpson (Grammy Award-winning musician, A Sailor's Guide to Earth) on a new film that merges American rock music with anime in a way never seen before. Moderated by Shun Ochiai (radio DJ and narrator in Avengers Assemble) the team will debut the first 90-second trailer for the film as well as discuss the making of the project.
Saturday July 20, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Jay Mandao and his nephew-in-law Jackson use astral projection to reverse a ghost's death on Halloween. Panelists include Scott Dunn (writer/director/Jay, Disney XD's Kickin' It), Gina Gomez Dunn (producer/Fer, Schlep), and Sean McBride (Jackson, Schlep).
There's nothing worse than a great movie that blows it at the end. Moderator Grae Drake (Ms. Moviefone) asks you to pitch your alternate (not necessarily happy) endings for otherwise-great films to a panel of judges made up of movie critics, filmmakers, actors, comedians, and other opinionated movie-lovers. You know, like a live version of that Change.org petition you signed that one time! Each idea is ranked on its merits by the judges and audience, and at the end of the panel the winner will be declared and a team of improv performers will bring the new improved scenario to life in front of your very eyes. Does anybody have a therapy dog?
Saturday July 20, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Didn't get into either Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? We feel your pain! Do you like stuff? Of course you do! Then join programming coordinator for Comic-Con International Tommy Goldbach in this 1.5-hour block in which Comic-Con will rebroadcast some of the day's popular panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will get to vote in a show of applause on what they want to see. It's democracy at its finest and it's a second chance to see these panels. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.)
Saturday July 20, 2019 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Celebrate 45 years of Troma and 50 years of filmmaking by Lloyd Kaufman (president of Troma, creator of The Toxic Avenger) with the man himself and panelists Dolph Ziggler (stand-up comedian, WWE superstar), Chuck Tingle (world's greatest author), Trent Hagga (star of Terror Firmer, director 68 Kill), James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd, Cinemassacre), Patricia Swinney Kaufman (producer of RTNH and Poultrygeist), and others. Moderated by Megan Silver.
Saturday July 20, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
In an effort to make her senior trials unforgettable, a brilliant and overly ambitious witch named Hazel attempts to steal the ancient book of Merlin from her magical school's enchanted library. Panelists include Alexa Tuttle (writer/director), Bryce Cyrier (writer/producer), and Amelia Nista (VFX supervisor).
The world’s first true superhero is dead. And when his son, Conor Renn, skips out on speaking at the funeral, the media seek answers. But only Conor knows why he couldn’t bear such a public, and painful, experience. Panelists include Robbie Silverman (executive producer/writer/star), Jackson Miller (director), and Max Landwirth (producer).
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Clerks, be the first to see an exclusive screening of the biographical comedy film depicting the indie filmmaking beginnings of Kevin Smith. Featuring 25 cameos from the original cult classic, the cast and crew, along with other panelists, will talk about an event a quarter of a century in the making.
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00pm - 12:00am PDT
Room 5AB
A magical fairytale with no dialogue. A factory worker tired of his deadend job assembles an enigmatic machine that produces liquid drops from the moonlight. The bottled drops are a hard sell at the town market. But all changes when their surprising effect is revealed.
This short family action-adventure film is about a 15-year-old boy who believes he can save his terminally ill brother with an ancient, sentient plant he’s unearthed in the garden center where he works.
Orphaned at the age of 11, Giltrude, an interdimensional shut-in, has waited 15 years for her parents to come home. When a life-or-death dilemma comes knocking, Giltrude must look beyond her front door and learn to face the outside universe. The film stars Kacey Rohl (Hannibal, TheMagicians) and Liam Hughes (StarTrek: Discovery, The Flash)
Since childhood, Mark has been a prisoner of visions that come without warning, showing flashes of deaths that have not yet come to pass. Tess, his loving fiancée, is an absolute skeptic and isn't convinced for a second. But Mark needs her to believe now more than ever. Panelist include Erik Kallin (writer/director), Reid Lauff (cinematographer), TerryBeck (producer), Anthony Coons (lead actor), and Parker McBain (sound recordist).
In a future where social media celebrities dominate our culture, X (Gigi Edgley) is the most famous among them. But when a computer virus corrupts her systems, how can she know what is real and what is fake? Panelists include Gigi Edgley (Farscape), director/co-writer Ben Alpi, producer Jyotika Virmani, and co-writer Kevin Rubio (TROOPS).
In a world where everybody wears emoticon masks, Nick meets Sophie, a woman who dares to express her feelings through her own face. Nick’s life will drastically change by having feelings that emoticons cannot describe.
Night. Detective Alex Kovacs is in his room. His pistol is loaded with a single bullet, and a clean sheet of paper is in his typewriter. Alex has to write a report about what happened during the two days since he found out that writer Kara Staltseva had been murdered. Film will be introduced by second unit director Roman Litvinov (The Tussle).
The final day of our comprehensive course on micro-budget moviemaking will revolve around what to do after your movie is shot. Panelists will go over the basics of post-production on your home computer, as well as what software to use for editing, graphic design, sound design, visualFX, and finally, how to optimize your movie for uploading to the internet. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate), Josh Perilo, (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
The final day of our comprehensive course on micro-budget moviemaking will revolve around what to do after your movie is shot. Panelists will go over the basics of post-production on your home computer, as well as what software to use for editing, graphic design, sound design, visualFX, and finally, how to optimize your movie for uploading to the internet. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate), Josh Perilo, (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
Comic-Con International welcomes the San Diego International Children's Film Festival back for its 16th big year. The Festival features creative, exciting, and imaginative short films from around the world-animation, live-action, and documentary-good for all ages. Enjoy films from the United States Taiwan, Spain, New Zealand, France, Russia, Israel, Germany, Hungary, and Canada. Throughout the day, animators and filmmakers will talk about their work, how kids can make their own films, and careers in animation and filmmaking.
The films have been shown—now it’s time to award the recipients of the 2019 Comic-Con Independent Film Festival with their trophies and recognition! Comic-Con’s AdamNeese (IFF and programming coordinator) talks to this year’s trio of judges, writer/director Nick Murphy (All Night Skate), produce and star Valerie Perez (the Paula Peril series) and writer Sean Rourke (Ballistica) about the films and presents prizes and trophies to the winners.
With the smash-hit success of yesterday's Cartoon Voices I panel, there's no choice but to do another one-with different but equally talented actors from the world of animation voicing. Once again, moderator Mark Evanier has assembled an all-star dais that will include Jim Meskimen (The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Robin Atkin Downes (Ben 10, Star Wars Rebels), Secunda Wood (Boss Baby, Days Gone), Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad, Looney Tunes), Candi Milo (Fanboy & Chum Chum, Jimmy Neutron), and probably someone else.
Get together with Frank Rodriguez (director, Great Festival of Mexican Films), Victor Osuna (director, Las Reglas de la Ruina), and Laura Manjarrez (producer) to talk about the importance of genre cinema for independent studios, and how small budgets can make miracles to send the director's message. Moderated by Sebastian Fink.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 02:05AM This curated 4-hour block will rebroadcast some of Comic-Con's popular panels from Ballroom 20 and Hall H, showing clips in order of appearance at the show from some or all days. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.)
Amy Dallen (Collider Heroes) and Coy Jandreau (Heroes, Comic Book Shopping) join Perri Nemiroff (Collider Movie Talk) for a spirited discussion about the comic book movies they love and what they want to see in the future. The panelists will be joined by other Collider personalities for a Q&A session with fans.
Sunday July 21, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6DE
Bestselling romance authors talk about the extraordinary year in romance, the power of the happily ever after, and what to expect in the year ahead in books, TV, and film. They'll discuss the importance of the genre on the page and on screen, favorite troupes, and more. Featuring authors Raphael Bob-Waksberg (Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory), Tessa Dare (The Wallflower Wager), Jen DeLuca (Well Met), Christina Lauren (The Unhoneymooners), Alisha Rai (The Right Swipe), Rebekah Weatherspoon (Rafe), and moderator Kate Spencer (Forever35 Podcast). Room 29AB
Sunday July 21, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Following up on his hit WonderCon panel The Science of Avengers: Endgame, Nerdist's science editor and host of Because ScienceKyle Hill (The Science of Mortal Kombat,MythBusters: The Search) breaks down the actual science behind Marvel's latest web-slinging adventure, with help from star YouTubers Allen Pan (Sufficiently Advanced, MythBusters: The Search), Dianna Cowern (Physics Girl), Alie Caldwell (Neuro Transmissions,SciShow), and Kishore Hari (community organizer for Adam Savage's Tested website). Q&A session to follow.
Come celebrate Comic-Con and Hollywood's long history with a selection of 30 years' worth of era-defining trailers for films that had previews or panels at Comic-Con between 1976 and 2007-from the first contemporary film to have a presentation at Comic-Con to the films that launched the comic book-based blockbuster era of the last 12 years. This panel will be a cinematic retrospective of movies that fans discovered at Comic-Con and some that only got made because fans loved the comics they were based on.
The ultimate way to say sayanora to SDCC 50 will be with this legendary panel in which these experts determine who will win the highly coveted Smackdown title. Can the Starship Enterprise defeat an Imperial Star Destroyer? Will the Battlestar Galactica be assimilated by a Borg Cube? Will the Nostromo be taken over by Rathars? And will the Jefferson Starship disappear forever after Thanos snaps his fingers? Only if you're lucky. This panel of sage spaceshipologists includes Ashley E. Miller (Red Sonja, Thor), Steven Melching (Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Resistance), Kay Reindl (Freakish, Millennium), Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise, Agent Cody Banks), Daren Dochterman (Westworld, Master and Commander), Jeff Bond (The World of The Orville, The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen), Shawna Benson (The 100, Green Arrow), and your jocular host, the Mr. Rourke of the stars, Mark A. Altman (Pandora, The Librarians). 12 ships enter. One starship survives. Accept no substitute, this is the one, the only San Diego Comic-Con Starship Smackdown-and there can be only one.
A diverse panel explore where Hollywood and technology is headed in 2019 and beyond. They'll discuss the future of content distribution and access from some of the top providers of tech and content. Moderated by Forbes contributor David Bloom. Featuring participants from Paramount, AMC, Netflix, Disney, the TV Academy, and NBC/Universal.
Sunday July 21, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Diversity is bigger than ever in the world of superheroes and fan culture but there's one group that tends to be overlooked in the medium: people with disabilities. Travis Rivas (editor, Super-Abled Comics), Angel Giuffria (actress, Goliath,Green Lantern), Jay Justice (editor/co-founder of LGBT HQ), Trace Wilson (author, Uniquely Me), Sarah Tuberty (Disarming Disability podcast), and Jennifer Kretchmer (executive producer, cast member Monsters & Fables) take a look at how to accurately create fully realized characters while trying to avoid the stereotypes typically associated with disability while also discussing how to navigate the industry while having a disability, how disability can be a superpower, and about advocating for the disabled community at large.
Interested in a career doing voices for animation and video games? There are plenty of people around who'll take your money and tell you how to go about it, but here's 90 minutes of absolutely free advice from folks who work actively in the field. Hear from cartoon voice actors Jon Bailey and Candi Milo, talent agent Julie Thompson (SBV Talent), and your moderator, voice director Mark Evanier (The Garfield Show).
Sunday July 21, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 25ABC
From The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina to American Horror Story,The Umbrella Academy,Hellboy, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and Men in Black: International, these behind-the-camera creatives (including composers, costume designers, and production designers) bring every story from script to screen. They will share stories about how they create sci-fi and fantasy worlds, and get behind-the-scenes insight about how they keep viewers wanting more—from sound design to production design, makeup design and visual effects. Moderator: Zoe Hewitt (reporter, Variety). Panelists: Lisa Soper (production designer, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Closet Monster), Mark Worthington (production designer, The Umbrella Academy, American Horror Story), Joel Harlow (makeup department head, Black Panther, Star Trek: Beyond), Julian Slater (sound designer/supervising sound editor/re-recording mixer, Men in Black: International, Baby Driver), Leslie Chung (VFX supervisor/producer Crafty Apes, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Mid90s).