Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue their annual Preview Night tradition with the exclusive world premiere screening of new series Batwoman and a pilot screening of new series Pennyworth as well as a sneak peek of fan favorite The 100, Rooster Teeth, and more.
Wednesday July 17, 2019 6:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
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
Are you a fan of ABC's Lost ? Then join Jay and Jack Glatfelter for their 13th annual SDCC panel. The co-hosts of the popular Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack will be joined by podcasters Ralph Apel (The Dharmalars, Kaiju) and Jo “JOpinionated” Garfein (Post-Show Recaps, co-founder of Cancer Gets Lost) to discuss the thoughts, theories, and legacy of one of the best serialized TV shows of all time and touch on other popular shows such as Game of Thrones, Deadwood, Watchmen, Stranger Things, and more.
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
Hear from the cast, producers, and writers of the hit TV show Van Helsing, including Kelly Overton, Jonathan Scarfe, Christopher Heyerdahl, Neal McDonough, Jennifer Cheon Garcia, Tricia Helfer, Aleks Paunovic, and introducing Keeya King and Nicole Munoz, with showrunner Jonathan Lloyd Walker and executive producers Chad Oakes and Michael Frislev. moderated by Bevin of the one and only Den of Geek. Get a sneak peek at what's in store for the explosive season 4, and be sure to arrive early to get your very own season 4 cast poster!
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
Ashley Mitruk (A Podcast of Ice and Fire, Bastards of Kingsgrave podcast), Tara Lynne (The Geekiary, Ice & Fire Con), Chloe Ketchum (Girls Gone Canon, Ice & Fire Con), and Amin Javadi (A Podcast of Ice and Fire, Bastards of Kingsgrave podcast) discuss fan theories, compare the books to the television show, and take part in a general Q&A.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 11:06PM Experts in music, costume and production design, as well as visual effects sit down to discuss the process of creating the worlds of your favorite films, television shows, and video games! Learn how they use their craft to shape the story, induce emotion through music, and enhance the setting in projects like What We Do in the Shadows (TV Series), The Handmaid’s Tale, NOS4A2, The Man in the High Castle, Preacher, Battlewake VR, Weird City, Key & Peele, Workaholics, Firefly, The Order, and more! Part 2 of 2 from Impact24’s “Behind-the-Camera Superblock” panel series. Panelists include Brendan Taylor of Mavericks VFX (What We Do in the Shadows, NOS4A2), Gary Kordan (Weird City, Workaholics, Key & Peele), Jeremy NathanTisser (Battlewake VR, Raw Data VR), Jill M. Ohanneson (Preacher, Firefly), Lawson Deming of Barnstorm VFX (The Man in the High Castle), Natalie Bronfman (The Handmaid’s Tale), Patric Caird (The Order, Ed, Edd n Eddy), and more panelists to be announced. Moderated by actor Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows) and content creator Chris Villain. Introduction by Impact24 PR's Andrew S. Cohen.
Thursday July 18, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Meet the cast of Netflix's The Order at their first ever Comic-Con appearance. Featuring Jake Manley, Sarah Grey, Adam DiMarco, Devery Jacobs, Thomas Elms, Katharine Isabelle, Louriza Tronco, creator/showrunner Dennis Heaton, writer/EP Shelley Eriksen, and executive producers Chad Oakes and Michael Frislev. They'll premiere a sizzle reel with never-before-seen footage.
The minds behind the smash-hit Netflix series The Toys That Made Us are back with their signature brand of insight, wit, and unadulterated love of all things toys! What does the future hold for the continuing series about the toys that we all know? Hear from show creator Brian Volk-Weiss, eP Robin Henry, producer Richard Mayerik, editor Nick Ferrell, and production manager Jackie Palombo, and get an exclusive look ahead, along with a peek behind the curtain of season 3.
Thursday July 18, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6A
Evil is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter as they investigate the Church's backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there's a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work. Please join series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, and Michael Emerson, along with co-creators and executive producers Robert King and Michelle King for an exclusive sneak peek of the first episode followed by a panel discussion. Moderated by Lynette Rice from Entertainment Weekly. Evil will air Thursdays this fall on CBS.
Thursday July 18, 2019 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
It has been 15 years since the premiere of Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Command is bringing the celebration to San Diego Comic-Con! Look back at the five years of adventures the intrepid Atlantis team encountered through the gate. View exclusive clips and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, and hear surprise panelists tell you their personal anecdotes from the set!
Thursday July 18, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 12:29AM Comic-Con: the final frontier. This is the panel of Roddenberry Entertainment. Its 50-minute mission: to explore strange new worlds. (Cue Music). To seek out a roundtable discussion exploring the importance and relevancy of science fiction in today's society. To boldly go where no panel has gone before! (OK, may be a few.) Fundamental topics will include: science fiction's role in propelling society forward, what is logically possible in the future, and how the genre can, and should, inspire entire generations. This panel will shift into warp and set their phasers to “fun.” (That’s right, they went there.) Panelists include Star Trek producer Trevor Roth, and Mission Log producers and hosts John Champion and Ken Ray, Trek File’s host, Larry Nemecek, Shabam! producer Josh Kurz, author and feminist pop culture expert Jennifer Stuller and Comic Book Men’s Ming Chen. Moderated by Clare Kramer.
Thursday July 18, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Drop on the deck and flop like a fish because it's a celebration for 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants! Dive deep down into the making of SpongeBob's brand-new special “SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout!” with co-executive producers Vincent Waller and Marc Ceccarelli. Voice actors Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), and Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs) will discuss what it was like to portray their characters in front of the camera for the first time in this live action-animation hybrid episode. Plus, they're covering 20 years of nautical nonsense, so be sure to bring it around town!
Thursday July 18, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6A
From acclaimed creators Kate Purdy and Raphael Bob-Waksberg (BoJack Horseman) comes Undone, a groundbreaking and genre-bending animated series about a young woman's complex journey to unlock her past and solve the mystery of her father's death. Alma Winograd-Diaz (Rosa Salazar) takes her mundane life one day at a time until a near-fatal accident induces visions of her late father, Jacob. Through these persistent visions, he urges her to tap into a mysterious ability that allows her to travel through space and time with the hopes of preventing his untimely death. This quest challenges Alma's relationships and brings into question her mental well-being with those closest to her. Purdy and Bob-Waksberg serve as executive producers, along with Noel Bright, Steven A. Cohen, and Tommy Pallotta. Dutch artist and filmmaker Hisko Hulsing served as the series director and production designer. Panelists include: Rosa Salazar, Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Kate Purdy, and moderator Ben Travers.Undone is produced by Amazon Prime Video and Tornante Productions.
Nancy Drew is a brilliant teenaged detective whose sense of self has come from solving mysteries in her hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine—until her mother's untimely death derails Nancy's college plans. Devastated by her mother's passing, Nancy swears off crime solving, but when a socialite is murdered, Nancy finds herself embroiled in a ghostly murder investigation. A supernatural presence begins to haunt Nancy's investigation, and she discovers that the current crime has an astonishing connection to the unsolved murder of a local girl. Whether the ghost is here to help or hinder Nancy remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: Nancy's going to have to unravel the clues from both the living and the dead to solve the crimes. Join series stars Kennedy McMann, Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani, Alex Saxon, and Tunji Kasim, along with executive producers Noga Landau, Melinda Hsu-Taylor, and Stephanie Savage for an exclusive sneak peek of the first episode followed by a panel discussion. Moderated by Damian Holbrook of TV Guide Magazine. Nancy Drew will air Wednesdays this fall on The CW.
Thursday July 18, 2019 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Beyond explanation . . . beyond understanding . . . lies the truth. Cast and executive producers will present a first look at the pilot episode of ABC's new drama series Emergence, followed by a panel discussion. This character-driven genre thriller follows a police chief who takes in a young child she finds near the site of a mysterious accident who has no memory of what has happened. The investigation draws her into a conspiracy larger than she ever imagined, and the child's identity is at the center of it all. Panel participants include executive producers Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters with cast members Allison Tolman, Donald Faison, Clancy Brown, Alexa Swinton, Owain Yeoman, Ashley Aufderheide, Robert Bailey Jr., and Zabryna Guevara.
The co-hosts of the only podcast for Star Trek fans with a life, Inglorious Treksperts, Mark A. Altman (The 50 Year Mission, Free Enterprise) and Daren Dochterman (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Director's Edition) take the center seat to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture with a special live podcast presentation devoted to the movie that started it all as they are joined by panelists Ashley E. Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class), Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise, ST: TNG Special Edition), and Bill Hunt (The Digital Bits). Relive the overlooked and underappreciated genius of the original Star Trek movie that first began the human adventure. Transmit now!
Thursday July 18, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 5AB
A discussion with star Claudia O'Doherty (Love, Trainwreck), creator Nick Coyle, and producers Karen Colston and Robbie Miles about the production of the series for YouTube and television simultaneously, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes video, moderated by Armen Weitzman (Silicon Valley, Another Period).
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 04:50PM You're invited to a frelling awesome panel where creators and actors discuss their favorite moments from The Jim Henson Company's award-winning hit sci-fi series, now available on Amazon Prime. Featuring stars from the show including Ben Browder (Farscape, Stargate SG-1) as John Crichton, and Gigi Edgley (Farscape, Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge) as Chiana. Hear about this fall's Hollywood costume party and what the future holds for Farscape from Brian Henson (executive producer, director; chairman of The Jim Henson Company) and creator Rockne S. O'Bannon (Farscape, Defiance). Moderated by James Ganiere (CEO, Rio Vista Universal).
Thursday July 18, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
The cast and producers of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. take over Hall H for the first time ever! Be the first to hear the scoop about the show-stopping conclusion for season 6 and what awaits in season 7 of Marvel's flagship television show. With your favorite stars in attendance, including Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Elizabeth Henstridge, Iain De Caestecker, Henry Simmons, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, and Jeff Ward, along with executive producers Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, Jeff Bell, and Jeph Loeb, this is a must-see panel to celebrate seven seasons with the world's greatest fans! This action-packed series from Marvel Television and ABC Studios airs Fridays at 8/7c on ABC.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 07:31PM Let’s settle this inside! Fearless captain Aisha Tyler (Archer, Criminal Minds) returns with a new group of celebrity nerds for one of Comic-Con’s most popular panels. Join Felicia Day (The Magicians, Supernatural), Thomas Lennon (Reno 911, The Odd Couple), Travis McElroy (My Brother, My Brother and Me; The Adventure Zone), Amber Nash (Archer), Naomi Ekperigin (co-host of podcast Couples Therapy), and Dani Fernandez (iHeartRadio’s Nerdificent, Ralph Breaks the Internet) as they debate some of the biggest, best, and funniest issues in the geekverse. Is Darth Vader a worse parent than Homer Simpson? Were you sadder to see the MCU end, or Game of Thrones? Who is science fiction’s ultimate coolest Captain? You’ll vote on all the winners, so remember: with great paddle comes great responsibility. Plus, you can get your own questions argued by Earth’s Mightiest Debaters!
Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
UPDATED: Sun, Jul 07, 05:47PM Not all female artists/creators are about unicorns and glittery vampires and silly pseudo-bondage. Some women create truly dark and challenging art and content, with just enough humor and whimsy to counterbalance all that darkness. Whether it's comic books, novels, or art, these are the women who are creating content that connects with the deeper, darker side of all of us. Panelists include Mairghread Scott (Netflix's Magic, The Gathering, Marvel Rising), MD Marie (Vindication), Susan Lee (founder, Women on The Dark Side), and Madeleine Holly-Rosing (Boston Metaphysical Society), moderated by Joelle Monique (Black Girl Nerds).
Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Screenwriters Marc Guggenheim (Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow), Georgia Lee (The Expanse), James Janowsky (SVA), Jason Brown (producer of The Expanse, Ben-Hur), and Jacob Robinson (producer at Tractor Pants, Legendary Pictures) will give attendees a look at how writing for the screen differs from writing for any other medium. And more than that, they'll discuss how the business of Hollywood works—the dos and don'ts of it all. Most important, they'll discuss taking an idea and shaping it into a coherent story and screenplay, ready to shoot! Moderated by Andy Schmidt (Guardians of the Galaxy).
Thursday July 18, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 11
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:38PM It's the Power Ranger Power Hour, featuring morphinominal reveals and first-looks across product and content. Be the first to see new Power Rangers Lightning Collection figures and other products yet to hit shelves, as well as sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes looks at entertainment, followed by Q&A with the design, marketing, and studio teams from Hasbro. Go Go Power Rangers! Panelists: Beth Bamrick, Mona Ahn, Paul Strickland, Melissa Flores, Sondra Wiener, Vanessa Fung and Nick Laub.
Based on the Stumptown graphic novel, ABC's new drama series follows Dex Parios (Cobie Smulders), a strong, assertive, and sharp-witted Army veteran with a complicated love life, a gambling debt, and a brother to take care of in Portland, Oregon. Her military intelligence skills make her a great P.I., but her unapologetic style puts her in the firing line of hardcore criminals and not quite in alliance with the police. Panel participants include cast members Cobie Smulders, Jake Johnson, Michael Ealy, Camryn Manheim, Tantoo Cardinal, Cole Sibus, and Adrian Martinez, with executive producer Jason Richman and Stumptown graphic novel author Greg Rucka.
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
Hear from the cast and creators of the hit YouTube Original Series Cobra Kai, which launched its second season last spring to another round of fanfare and critical acclaim. From its iconic roots in The Karate Kid film franchise to the current YouTube series, fans can learn the moves it took to bring these popular characters back for a new generation—and try to wrestle free the surprises in store for its upcoming third season.
Thursday July 18, 2019 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Adapting Philip Pullman's award-winning trilogy, which is considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction, His Dark Materials follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. The series is executive produced by Jane Tranter, Jack Thorne, Julie Gardner, Tom Hooper, Toby Emmerich, Deborah Forte, and Dan McCulloch. Cast panelists include Dafne Keen as Lyra, James McAvoy as Lord Asriel, Lin-Manuel Miranda as Lee Scoresby, and Ruth Wilson as Mrs. Coulter. The panel will be moderated by Entertainment Weekly editor-in-chief, JD Heyman.
The classic adult swim animated series is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the first-ever Home Movies panel. The fan-fave series is feted with a cast reunion featuring co-creators Loren Bouchard (Bob's Burgers) and Brendon Small (Metalocalypse), plus cast members H. Jon Benjamin (Archer, Bob's Burgers) and Melissa Galsky (Bob's Burgers). Revisit your favorite characters, episodes, and more with the team that brought them to you!
Thursday July 18, 2019 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Attention, Cloud 9 shoppers! Universal Television brings NBC's hit workplace comedy Superstore to Comic-Con 2019. From the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless seasonal hires, together the employees tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid bargain hunters and riot-causing sales, as well as the varied complex issues facing the American working class today. Join your fellow Cloud 9 employees for a Q&A session with the cast and producers: America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), Ben Feldman (Mad Men), Mark McKinney (Saturday Night Live), Lauren Ash (Super Fun Night), Colton Dunn (Parks and Recreation), Nico Santos (Crazy Rich Asians), Nichole Bloom (Shameless), Kaliko Kauahi (Raven's Home), and executive producers Justin Spitzer (The Office), Gabe Miller (The Office, The Mindy Project), and Jonathan Green (The Office, The Mindy Project).
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 12:13AM To boldly go where no one has gone before . . . but science may have. If you believe that elsewhere in our galaxy, familiar worlds from Star Trek and sci-fi exist, this is the panel for you. Panelists Dr. Morgan Cable (NASA planetary scientist), Tiffany Kataria (NASA exoplanet scientist), Erika Lippoldt (writer and producer for Star Trek: Discovery and Trek spinoff series with Michelle Yeoh), Phil Plait (SYFY's The Bad Astronomer and Bill Nye Saves the World), and Andre Bormanis (science consultant for Star Trek, The Orville, and Cosmos) discuss the real science behind sci-fi's most beloved universes.
Thursday July 18, 2019 5:45pm - 6:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 17, 06:32PM Cutting-edge VFX have reached a level where anything that can be imagined can be taken from script to screen. Crafty Apes work on fan-favorites including Star Trek: Discovery, The Orville, and many more. Now fans will have the chance to go behind the screen with the team who will dive into the ways in which visual effects shots were crucial to the storytelling process. Moderator: Zoe Hewitt (reporter, Variety, and other media outlets). Panelists: Jason Zimmerman (Star Trek: Discovery, VFX supervisor, CBS), Ante Dekovic (Star Trek: Discovery, VFX supervisor, CBS), Robin Graham (Star Trek: Discovery, Crafty Apes VFX supervisor, CBS), Josh LaCross (The Orville, Crafty Apes VFX supervisor, FOX TV), Leslie Chung (Star Trek: Discovery, Crafty Apes VFX supervisor/producer, CBS), and Brooke Noska (The Orville, VFX supervisor, FOX TV).
Thursday July 18, 2019 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:44PM Featuring executive producer and showrunner Jonathan Kimmel, voice talent David Alan Grier, Chelsea Peretti, and Bobby Moynihan, and production designer Gary Kordan with moderator Brian Posehn, the panel will offer fans never-before-seen clips from the new season as well as behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the making of the series.
“'Member Looney Tunes?” “Oh, I 'member.” “'Member Charlie Brown?” “Mmmm . . . I 'member.” “'Member all the classic Nickelodeon cartoons: Hey Arnold!, Doug, and Rugrats. Oh—Reptar was on Rugrats, 'member him?” “'Member the time that South Park created the Member Berries to capitalize on the interest in reboots and nostalgia?” The cartoons of our youths, across a variety of genres and sources and generations, often hold a special place in our hearts. They can influence everything from the products we wanted in our lunchboxes, to the figurines on the mantles of our first homes or apartments, to the shirts we buy for our own children and grandchildren. There are classic characters that have endured for decades, such as the Flintstones and Scooby-Doo. There are movies and shows, like My Little Pony, Transformers, and Care Bears, that are known as much for their merchandise as their sequels and reboots. April Fugett, ph.D. (professor, Marshall University), Keith Beard, psy.D. (professor, Marshall University), Britani Black, psy.D. (instructor, marshall University School of Medicine), Carrie Dean, m.A., and Casey Collins, M.A. (Marshall University) will discuss their research and findings from a study of participants examining personality measure results with selection of preferred “nostalgic” characters and shows demonstrating how personality informs our choices of the characters we identify with and follow, often for our entire lives. Specific traits that are associated with over 500 nostalgia-inducing characters and their associated rankings will be reviewed. Additional results and other psychological/personality factors will be discussed.
Thursday July 18, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 08:28PM Studios, networks, and streaming services are outbidding each other to bring your favorite comics and sci-fi properties to film and television, but not all are equally great. What's the secret to a successful adaptation that preserves the essence of the original while taking advantage of the new medium? Comics and media writer Rob Salkowitz (Forbes) will ask this panel of producers, showrunners, and creators, including Jason Brown (The Expanse), Sean Daniel (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark), Jonathan Maberry (V-Wars), Craig Rosenberg (The Boys, Preacher), Robert Venditti (The Surrogates), and publisher-turned-producer Dinesh Shamdasani (Bloodshot) for the tricks of the trade.
Thursday July 18, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 07:08PM One of television's top-rated and longest running comedies is making its official Comic-Con debut in the show's first-ever panel. Come see why millions of people love these four lifelong friends and comedians who have turned their hidden-camera TV show into a global sensation. Joe, Murr, Q, and Sal have sold out worldwide tours, their very own cruise festival (back for a 4th year), a feature film in the can, tons of merchandise (including a mobile game, action figures, and Halloween costumes), and a new TV game show on TBS called The Misery Index.Brian “Q" Quinn, SalVulcano, James “Murr” Murray, and Joe Gatto share their secrets to success and how four guys from Staten Island built an incredible and hilarious franchise from the ground up. Moderated by Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants).
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 10:27PM Are you struggling about the upcoming ending of your favorite TV shows? Do you feel connected to certain TV shows' stories and characters? So do these panelists! This team of actors, TV writers, and psychologists will discuss the psychology of your favorite TV shows, such as Supernatural, Game of Thrones, Arrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Young Justice, and others. Psychologist Dr. Janina Scarlet (Harry Potter Therapy; Dark Agents), actors Ruth Connell (Supernatural) and Rachel Miner (Supernatural), builder and actor Tamara Robertson (MythBusters), writer Deric Hughes (Flash; Beauty and the Beast), and NYT bestselling author Jonathan Maberry (V-Wars) will discuss your favorite TV shows. Dustin McGinnis (Superhero Therapy podcast) moderates.
Thursday July 18, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 10:11PM A new terror barrels towards shore with Zombie Tidal Wave, created by long-term collaborators Ian Ziering and Sharknado franchise director Anthony C. Ferrante. Ziering, Ferrante, producer Darby Parker (The Vault, Bernie) and co-stars Shelton Jolivette (American Crime), Angie Teodora Dick (Forgotten Evil), Tatum Chiniquy (Mosaic), and Lincoln Bevers (The Garageland Chronicles) discuss the new film and present a first-look, exclusive clip. The film finds a mysterious ocean-borne outbreak threatening rogue, veteran sea captain Hunter Shaw’s (Ziering) seaside island community, forcing him to lead a disparate band of locals to uncover the origins of the undead pandemic. Set to air Saturday, August 17th on SYFY, the film pays homage to the zombie classics of the '80s with a modern twist.
Thursday July 18, 2019 8:15pm - 9:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
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
Ever want to join in on a conversation with the peeps at DC Daily? Well, now's your chance! Hear from your favorite DC Daily hosts for an in-depth discussion about your favorite DC-related topics and get exclusive insights to your favorite DC comics, TV shows, and more!
Join the Rebellion! Executive producer Noelle Stevenson, Aimee Carrero (Adora/She-Ra), Karen Fukuhara (Glimmer), Marcus Scribner (Bow), and Lauren Ash (Scorpia) offer a peek inside the highly anticipated third season of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power in a conversation moderated by Entertainment Weekly senior editor Patrick Gomez.
Friday July 19, 2019 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 6BCF
The first Cartoon Network panel of SDCC 2019 is all about firsts! Be first in line to get the scoop on Cartoon Network Studios originals before anyone else. Conrad Montgomery, senior director, current series, will be on hand to deliver updates and first-look sneak peeks of everything you love about Cartoon Network. Joining him are Tiffany Ford from Craig of the Creek,Parker Simmons from Cartoon Network's new series Mao Mao, Heroes of Pure Heart,Diego Molano from Victor and Valentino,Niki Yang, from Summer Camp Island, and Stephen P. Neary from The Fungies. Why settle for second? Come get your first look at everything Cartoon Network Studios!
Friday July 19, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 6A
The network that brought you the Simpsons, the Griffins, and the Belchers now presents the Harts! FOX's new half-hour comedy, Bless the Harts, features your new favorite good ol' Southern family. Jenny Hart (Kristen Wiig) supports her lottery scratcher-obsessed mother, Betty (Maya Rudolph), and her witty creative daughter, Violet (Jillian Bell). With the help of her eternally optimistic dreamer boyfriend Wayne (Ike Barinholtz), they hope to one day achieve the American dream. While they are always struggling to make ends meet, they're already rich in friends, family, and laughter. Get an exclusive first-look into your next animation obsession with executive producers, Emmy Award-winner Emily Spivey (Wine Country, Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live), and Academy Award winners Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The LEGO Movie, 21 Jump Street) and the all-star cast behind the Harts.
Come watch the world premiere screening of the new season of Veronica Mars, followed by a conversation with Kristen Bell, Enrico Colantoni, Jason Dohring, Ryan Hansen, Francis Capra, Percy Daggs III, executive producer Diane Ruggiero-Wright and creator/executive producer Rob Thomas. The cult favorite returns after 10 years to Hulu with Veronica Mars (Bell) drawn into an epic eight-episode mystery as a series of bombs terrorize spring-breakers in Neptune.
Friday July 19, 2019 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
Ballroom 20
It's time for even more racecars, lasers, and aeroplanes with the cast and crew of Disney Channel's hit series DuckTales ! Executive producer Matt Youngberg, co-executive producer Francisco Angones, and series stars Ben Schwartz (Parks and Rec, House of Lies), Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live, Star Wars Resistance, We Bare Bears), Kate Micucci (Garfunkel and Oates, Don't Think Twice), and Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Harvey Birdman) discuss more epic adventures for season 3 and show footage from never-before-seen episodes. It's a duck blur of fun, action, and secrets revealed, moderated by Variety 's senior editor Michael Schneider.
Friday July 19, 2019 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT
Room 6A
It's happening! Season 10 is upon us! To mark this historic occasion, Robot Chicken returns to SDCC ready to celebrate ten seasons of animated insanity! They're talking teaser trailers, brand-new clips, and a panel consisting of RC creators and top-secret panelists! Co-creator and executive producer Matthew Senreich is joined by executive producers/co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root, actor/writer Breckin Meyer, writer/director Tom Sheppard, and wow! a special video message from Seth Green! Moderated by Keith Crofford, senior vice president of production for Adult Swim.
Season 5 of AMC's Fear the Walking Dead saw the group on a clear mission: locate survivors and help make what's left of the world a slightly better place. Cast and producers will discuss this mission and the challenges they've faced as they head into the midseason finale on Sunday evening. They'll also preview what's to come in the second half of the season, returning in August. Moderated by Chris Hardwick, panelists include chief content officer of The Walking Dead Universe Scott M. Gimple, showrunners and executive producers Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg, executive producers Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Dave Alpert, and Greg Nicotero and co-executive producer and director Michael Satrazemis, along with cast members Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Maggie Grace, Colman Domingo, Danay Garcia, Austin Amelio, Alexa Nisenson, Karen David, Jenna Elfman, and Rubén Blades.
The world may know them as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl, but not-so-typical teenagers Diana, Kara, and Barbara—alongside their super hero friends—have much more to deal with than just protecting the citizens of Metropolis from some of the most sinister school-aged supervillains of the DC Universe. After all, being teens is tough enough, what with school, friends, family, and the chaos that comes with managing a social life, but add superpowers and a secret identity to the mix, and things can get a lot more complicated. Producers and members of the voice cast will share new footage and answer your questions. DC Super Hero Girls airs Sunday afternoons at 4/3c on Cartoon Network.
Friday July 19, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6DE
Wubba lubba dub dub! The Emmy Award–winning series Rick and Morty is back for a highly anticipated fourth season, premiering November on Adult Swim. Executive producers and co-creators Dan Harmon (Community) and Justin Roiland (Adventure Time), and voice talent Spencer Grammer (Greek), Sarah Chalke (Scrubs). and Chris Parnell (Archer) invite fans to take a look at what they have cooking for the new season. Moderated by Rob Schrab (Creepshow, Community).
Steven thinks his time defending the Earth is over, but in Steven Universe: The Movie, he will face his biggest challenge yet. Moderated by self-proclaimed "ruler of the skies" Shelby Rabara (Peridot), hear Estelle (Garnet), Michaela Dietz (Amethyst), Deedee Magno Hall (Pearl), and series creator Rebecca Sugar talk about why it's more important than ever to believe in Steven. They'll answer your burning questions about "The Battle of Heart and Mind" special, perform a few songs, and present the worldwide debut of the official trailer for Steven Universe: The Movie.
Friday July 19, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Cast members and producers discuss filming the series' milestone 10th season and share a first-look trailer ahead of the show's October return. Moderated by Chris Hardwick, panelists include chief content officer of The Walking Dead Universe Scott M. Gimple, showrunner and executive producer Angela Kang, executive producers Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Dave Alpert, and Greg Nicotero, along with cast members Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Avi Nash, Cooper Andrews, Ryan Hurst, Nadia Hilker, Eleanor Matsuura, and Cailey Fleming.
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 09:38PM Actors Sibongile Mlambo (Netflix's Lost in Space), Clare Kramer (Buffy), Lana McKissack (Transformers), Michael Nardelli (Circle), and Noemi Gonzalez (Paranormal Activity), along with filmmakers Tim Nardelli, Mario Miscione, and Roxy Shih, will discuss the ambitions and challenges of crafting an entire season of one of TV's first independently produced series, Dark/Web. Moderated by Greg Alba (YouTube's The Reel Rejects).
The new animated series Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal roars to life this year on Adult Swim. Creator Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack), art director Scott Wills (The Ren & Stimpy Show, Samurai Jack), and music composer Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, Samurai Jack) will present a first look at the new series.
Join EW 's laugh-filled conversation among several of today's male heroes including John Bradley (Game of Thrones), Cameron Cuffe (Krypton), Michael Emerson (Evil), Aiden Gillen (Project Blue Book), Cress Williams (Black Lightning), and William Zabka (Cobra Kai). They will discuss the thrill of playing iconic characters, their sometimes awkward encounters with fans, and the highs (and lows!) of a career in Hollywood.
Friday July 19, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Based on the bestselling fantasy series of books, The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family. Be among the first to get the exclusive scoop on the highly anticipated Netflix original series centering on famed monster hunter Geralt of Rivia. Be introduced to the world of The Continent, where humans, elves, witchers, gnomes, and monsters battle to survive and thrive, and where good and evil are not easily identified.
Panelists will provide a sneak peek into upcoming Miraculous seasons, share new entertainment reveals including movies and new shows, and offer giveaways! The voice actors of Miraculous will host, and an exciting time will be had by all.
From the minds behind Rick and Morty comes Solar Opposites, a new animated series that follows a family of aliens "from a better world" who take refuge in middle America. Justin Roiland (Rick and Morty), Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs), Mary Mack (Golan the Insatiable), and executive producers Mike McMahan (Rick and Morty) and Josh Bycel (Happy Endings) give attendees an exclusive first look at the series, premiering in 2020 on Hulu.
Continuing the tradition of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals,Legacies is the third installment of this supernatural series about witches, vampires, and werewolves. Legacies follows 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, daughter of Klaus Mikaelson, along with Alaric Saltzman and his twins at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted as they come of age in the most unconventional way. Returning for its second season in the fall of 2019, the series will pick up immediately following Hope Mikaelson jumping into the pit to save Landon and erasing herself from everyone's memories. Series stars Danielle Rose Russell, Aria Shaghashemi, Kaylee Bryant, Jenny Boyd, Quincy Fouse, and Matt Davis, as well as executive producers Julie Plec and Brett Mathews, will give attendees a special video presentation followed by a Q&A. From My So-Called Company and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, Legacies is currently available to stream on Netflix and returns this fall, Thursdays 9/8c on The CW.
Friday July 19, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Cort Lane (SVP, Animation and Family Entertainment), Kalia Ramirez (director, Family Entertainment, Development and Partnerships), writers Mark Hoffmeier (Spider-Man: The Animated Series) and Marty Isenberg (X-Men: The Animated Series), and fan-favorite voice actors Josh Keaton (Spectacular Spider-Man, Marvel's Avengers Assemble) and Jennifer Hale (Wolverine and the X-Men, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy) take a journey through highlights of over five decades of Marvel cartoons. Including behind-the-scenes dish on the making of classic shows, a rundown of all ten of Spider-Man series, and a 10th anniversary retrospective of Marvel's Animation division, this is a panel you don't want to miss! Plus a special in-memoriam look at Stan Lee's greatest animation moments.
Based on The New York Times bestselling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes—who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and as revered as Gods—abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It's the powerless against the superpowerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven and Vought—the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate that manages these superheroes and covers up all of their dirty secrets. The series stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capon, Karen Fukuhara, and Elisabeth Shue. The Boys is executive produced by Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, and Ori Marmur, as well as Ken Levin and Jason Netter. Panelists include: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capon, Karen Fukuhara; executive producer Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Jessie T. Usher, Elisabeth Shue, moderated by Aisha Tyler. Premiering July 26 on Amazon Prime Video, the eight-episode Amazon Original series is co-produced by Amazon Prime Video and Sony Pictures Television Studios with Point Grey Pictures, Kripke Enterprises, and Original Film.
Friday July 19, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Netflix offers an exclusive sneak peek at the highly anticipated fantasy series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, based on Jim Henson's groundbreaking 1982 feature film, The Dark Crystal. In this stunning new prequel, three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power and set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world. Realized using classic puppetry with cutting-edge visual effects, the cast and creators discuss all your burning questions about bringing Thra to life.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:24PM Always one of the most entertaining panels at Comic-Con, the Emmy Award-winning animated FOX series Bob's Burgers returns to San Diego with a few surprises in store! Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard will break news about the upcoming season, and the always entertaining cast including H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal,Larry Murphy, and Megan Mullaly will have you howling with laughter with never-before-seen footage followed by a lively panel discussion and audience Q&A.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 08:30PM There is more science fiction and fantasy on TV and in the movies than ever before, and while these genres may seem like opportunities for a writer's imagination to run wild, in fact their stories benefit from rules and parameters. These guidelines help ground a writer's fancies and create a recognizable world for the characters. But coming up with the rules of magic and science fiction is more difficult than it seems. These professionals, who have created detailed, grounded worlds, tell how they did it: Deric Hughes (Arrow, The Flash, Warehouse 13), Jose Molina (Magic: The Gathering, The Tick), Julie Benson and Shawna Benson (Wu Assassins, The 100), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex), Gennifer Hutchison (Better Call Saul, The Strain), Chris Dingess (Doom Patrol, Being Human, Manifest Destiny comic), Kieron Gillen (The Wicked & The Divine, Die), Adam Rogers (Wired magazine). Moderated by TV and comics writer Ben Blacker (DC's Hex Wives, The Thrilling Adventure Hour).
Friday July 19, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
A one-hour drama series based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, Pennyworth is an origin story that follows Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth. A former British SAS soldier in his 20s, he forms a security company and goes to work with Thomas Wayne, Bruce's billionaire father, in 1960s London. From executive producers Bruno Heller (Gotham, The Mentalist, Rome) and Danny Cannon (Gotham, CSI series), who also directed the pilot, Pennyworth stars Jack Bannon (The Imitation Game, Ripper Street) as Alfred, Ben Aldridge (Fleabag, Skinny Dip) as Thomas Wayne, multi-award-winning recording artist Paloma Faith (Peter & Wendy, Doctor Parnassus) as Bet Sykes, Ryan Fletcher (Outlander, Shetland) as Dave Boy, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett (Casualty, Eastenders) as Bazza, Emma Paetz (Gentleman Jack, Press) as Martha Kane, Dorothy Atkinson (Mum, Harlots) as Mrs. Pennyworth, Emma Corrin (The Crown) as Esme, and Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Journey, The Missing) as Lord Harwood. Series stars Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, and Paloma Faith and executive producers Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon will present a special look at this exciting new origin series, followed by a Q&A. Pennyworth, which is produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television, premieres Sunday, July 28, at 10/9c on EPIX.
Friday July 19, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Set in a Victorian fantasy world filled with mythological immigrant creatures whose exotic homelands were invaded by the empires of man, Amazon Prime Video's Carnival Row explores how this growing population struggles to coexist with humans'
Friday July 19, 2019 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
Ballroom 20
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 05:06AM This series centers on a series of bizarre deaths that haunt a Japanese-American community and a young man's journey to understand and combat the malevolent entity responsible. Get a sneak peek inside the second season of AMC's critically acclaimed anthology series, ahead of its August premiere, through this panel discussion with the show's creators and executive producers Alexander Woo and Max Borenstein, along with cast members Derek Mio, Kiki Sukezane, Cristina Rodlo, and George Takei. Moderator by Hanh Nguyen (Indiewire), panelists will discuss bringing this period of history to light with historical and supernatural elements and the importance of ensuring authenticity with its cast, costumes, and sets.
Archer, FXX's award-winning animated comedy series, returns to San Diego in celebration of its 10th season. In Archer: 1999, fans find Sterling Archer, Lana Kane, and their crew of acid-tongued misfits onboard the M/V Seamus salvage ship exploring deep space and trying to outsmart giant aliens, intergalactic pirates, and vicious bounty hunters. See an exclusive sneak peek of the season 10 penultimate episode followed by a lively Q&A with the voice cast of H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Jessica Walter, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Amber Nash, and Lucky Yates, plus executive producers Matt Thompson and Casey Willis.
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
Acclaimed director and television star Fred Savage cannot wait a second longer to share the world of The Flare, the most mindbending, thrilling, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi show never created. The Flare, based on T. J. Whitford's classic series of sci-fi book series The Moon Is the Sun at Night, not only sizzled its way into living rooms nationwide but also inspired Fox to create its first ever aftershow, What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage . Fred, alongside stars of The Flare,Shiri Appleby (Roswell), Kevin Zegers (Fear the Walking Dead), Tyler Ritter (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), co-creators Matt Silverstein and Dave Jeser, and director Jon Cassar (24) will give attendees a sneak peek screening of the fourth episode of the aftershow dedicated to exploring the fandom surrounding the The Flare . Fred's half-hour hybrid comedy/talk show, airs on FOX on Sunday nights. Screening to be followed by conversation moderated by Fred Savage and fan Q&A.
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 18, 05:40AM Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, HBO's Emmy- and Golden Globe Award–winning series Game of Thrones concluded its eight-season run on May 19, with the finale setting records for HBO for both a single telecast and premiere night viewing. The drama series was executive produced and written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Cast panelists include (in alphabetical order) Jacob Anderson as Grey Worm, John Bradley as Samwell Tarly, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister, Liam Cunningham as Davos Seaworth, Conleth Hill as Varys, Maisie Williams as Arya Stark, and Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark. Miguel Sapochnik, who won an Emmy for directing “Battle of the Bastards” in season 6 and who also directed several other landmark episodes of the series, also joins.
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
Nathan Fillion (Firefly, The Rookie) reflects on a career that has spanned from sci-fi to Shakespeare and discusses his newest role playing John Nolan, the oldest Rookie in the LAPD. Moderated by longtime friend and collaborator, Alexi Hawley (Castle, The Rookie).
Fandoms unite! The official magazine of TV returns to celebrate its 10th annual all-star, must-see event. Moderated by senior writer Damian Holbrook, Fan Favorites brings together stars from TV's hottest shows for a lively discussion filled with behind-the-scenes scoop, fan-encounter tales, and of course, 'ship talk! Panelists (subject to change) include cast members from Fear the Walking Dead, Lucifer, Legends of Tomorrow, and maybe even some surprise ones!
Friday July 19, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 05:07AM STARZ original series The Rook tells the story of Myfanwy Thomas, a woman who wakes up in the rain beside London's Millennium Bridge with no memory of who she is and no way to explain the circle of latex-gloved dead bodies splayed around her. When Myfanwy discovers she is a high-ranking official in the Checquy, Britain's last truly secret service for people with paranormal abilities, she will have to navigate the dangerous and complex world of the agency to uncover who wiped her memory'
Come for the world premiere of neXt, a propulsive, fact-based thriller about the emergence of a deadly, rogue artificial intelligence that combines pulse-pounding action with an examination of how technology is invading our lives and transforming us in ways we don't yet understand. Coming to FOX in 2020, neXt stars John Slattery (Mad Men) as a Silicon Valley pioneer who teams with cybercrime agent Fernanda Andrade (The First) to fight a villain unlike anything we've ever seen. Panelists include creator and executive producer Manny Coto (24), executive producers and directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra (This Is Us), Michael Mosley (Ozark), Jason Butler Harner (Ozark), and Eve Harlow (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.).
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 17, 04:49PM Executive producer Seth Rogen and cast celebrate the beginning of The End. As AMC's Preacher inches closer to the series finale, God's endgame for the universe begins to click into place. Trapped between heavenly prophecies, hellish prisons, and all-out nuclear war, Jesse, Tulip, and Cassidy make their bloody way to the Most High. Whether they can reach God in time—or whether all this carnage is part of His divine plan—will soon be revealed as Preacher barrels toward the end of the world. Moderated by Terri Schwartz (IGN), panelists Ruth Negga, Dominic Cooper, Mark Harelik, and Julie Ann Emery will dive into past seasons that often pushed the boundaries with the most outrageous scenes on TV and reveal a sneak peek at the final season, which promises fans of the comic book they're going out with a bang!
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 04:56PM Star Trek: Deep Space Nine showrunner Ira Steven Behr, filmmaker David Zappone, and select DS9 cast members (including Andrew Robinson, Aron Eisenberg,Penny Johnson Jerald, Cirroc Lofton, and Chase Masterson) present an in-depth journey into What We Left Behind, the critically acclaimed documentary feature about Star Trek's dark and often overlooked “middle-child” series. Moderated by Brian Ward (Shout! Factory), the panel will also feature footage not included in the film's theatrical release.
Friday July 19, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
Meet the cast and crew of the hit new CW sci-fi adventure series Pandora with stars Priscilla Quintana (“Jax”), Oliver Dench (“Xander”), Tehmina Sunny ("Regan"), John Harlan Kim (The Librarians), and Johann Urb (Arrow), along with series creator/showrunner and executive producer Mark A. Altman (The Librarians, Agent X) and executive producer Thomas P. Vitale in a panel moderated by Scott “Movie” Mantz.Pandora is produced by Radioactive Fishtank, Vital Signs Entertainment, and Starlings Television and distributed by Sony Pictures Television.
Rooster Teeth is the legendary producer behind the most beloved series, podcasts, and personalities on the internet: the timeless comedy Red vs. Blue, international anime hit RWBY, star-studded sci-fi gen:LOCK, chart-topping Rooster Teeth podcast, and addictive gaming videos from Achievement Hunter. Hear from the Rooster Teeth founders, creators, writers and talent in this mega-panel featuring exclusive sneak peeks, announcements, and more.
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
Come for the fun and sing-along as the California Browncoats screen the fan fave Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, then wow the audience with your own rendition! Karaoke signups for individuals and small groups will be available in the screening room just prior to screening. Space and time is limited-first to come, first to rock out!
Friday July 19, 2019 9:15pm - 10:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
Writers from your favorite 1980s cartoon series including Len Uhley (Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, DuckTales), Marv Wolfman (Transformers, Fraggle Rock), Karen Willson (G.I. Joe, She-Ra), Craig Miller (The Real Ghostbusters, The Smurfs), and Brynne Chandler (He-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) will recount their fondest memories and painful war stories about the shows that made your childhood.
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 9
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
Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city's criminal resurgence. But don't call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham's symbol of hope. Join cast and producers for a screening of the pilot, followed by a Q&A. From executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl), Caroline Dries (The Vampire Diaries, Smallville), Geoff Johns (Arrow, The Flash, Titans), and Sarah Schechter (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl). The cast includes Ruby Rose (Orange Is the New Black, The Meg, XXX: Return of Xander Cage), Rachel Skarsten (Reign, Fifty Shades of Grey, Lost Girl), Meagan Tandy (Survivor's Remorse, UnREAL, Teen Wolf), Nicole Kang (You), Camrus Johnson (Luke Cage, The Sun Is Also a Star), Elizabeth Anweis (Twin Peaks), and Dougray Scott (Taken 3, Hitman, Mission: Impossible 2). Marcos Siega (You, God Friended Me, Blindspot) directed the pilot, for which he also served as executive producer alongside David Nutter (Game of Thrones, Arrow, The Flash). Batwoman premieres this fall. airing Sundays at 8/7c on The CW and is based on characters from DC and is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:45am PDT
Ballroom 20
From Academy Award and Golden Globe–winning executive producer Robert Zemeckis and A+E Studios, HISTORY's hit UFO drama series Project Blue Book returns to Comic-Con as fans gear up for season 2. Project Blue Book is based on the true, top-secret investigations into Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related phenomena conducted by the United States Air Force in the 1950s and 1960s. Series stars Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders), Michael Malarkey (The Vampire Diaries), Neal McDonough (Altered Carbon, Yellowstone), and Laura Mennell (Watchmen,The Man in the High Castle), along with producers, share details and a look into what to expect for the sophomore season. Cast subject to change.
Over 50 years ago, the world was first introduced to what would quickly become a cultural phenomenon for the ages. Star Trek broke barriers then and continues to do so now, inspiring people of all generations and walks of life with its celebration of cultural diversity, scientific exploration, and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the Star Trek universe continues to thrive, exploring all new missions for Starfleet. CBS All Access invites you to join the cast and producers of its hit series Star Trek: Discovery and be the first to hear about two new upcoming additions to the Star Trek universe: the highly anticipated new series Star Trek: Picard starring Sir Patrick Stewart, and the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks. Star Trek: Discovery cast scheduled to appear include Sonequa Martin-Green alongside executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, and Heather Kadin, with series guest star Tig Notaro, who plays Chief Engineer Reno, moderating the conversation. Star Trek: Lower Decks will feature co-creator and executive producer Mike McMahan and surprise guests sharing an exclusive first look at the upcoming animated series. Star Trek: Picard cast members will come together for the series’ first Comic-Con. The panel will feature, Sir Patrick Stewart,Alison Pill,Michelle Hurd,Evan Evagora,Isa Briones, Santiago Cabrera, and Harry Treadaway, alongside executive producers Alex Kurtzman,Michael Chabon,Akiva Goldsman, and Heather Kadin.
Saturday July 20, 2019 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Hall H
The Simpsons is now 30 years old and part of the mighty Disney empire. Get inside insights and secret tips on the upcoming season from Matt Groening, Al Jean, Mike B. Anderson, Stephanie Gillis, and Yeardley Smith. There will be freebies!
Saturday July 20, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Ballroom 20
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 19, 10:11PM From creator Michael Schur comes the critically acclaimed and unique comedy series about what makes a good person. Hear from the stars Ted Danson, Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, D'Arcy Carden, Jameela Jamil, and Manny Jacinto and executive producers Michael Schur and Drew Goddard for a forking great conversation.
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
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 09:53PM Moderator Spiro Skentzos (Arrow) and TV writers/showrunners Keto Shimizu (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), Michael Narducci (The Vampire Diaries), Kira Snyder (Handmaid’s Tale), Michael D. Fuller (Locke & Key), and Averie Huffine (VP, Television Development, BOOM! Studios) discuss navigating the TV spec terrain, including beginner's mistakes, what they look for in a writer, and what it takes for you to write a killer spec that will stand above the crowd. There will be a huge Q&A component, so bring your questions.
Saturday July 20, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 11:01PM It's a Smith-family Funday with “Hayley” (Rachael MacFarlane), “Steve” (Scott Grimes), and “Klaus” (Dee Bradley Baker), “Principal Lewis” (Kevin Michael Richardson), plus executive producer and co-creator Matt Weitzman and producers Kara Vallow and Jeff Kauffmann, who will treat American Dad! fans to a first-look at scenes from new episodes coming soon to TBS . . . plus a few surprises!
Saturday July 20, 2019 1:00pm - 1:35pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Calling all Earthers, Belters, and Martians, The Expanse is making its return to Comic-Con this summer! The series has had an incredible journey since San Diego last saw the Rocinante crew. They return with news from beyond the Ring Gate and from their new home-thanks to help from the fans-as an Amazon Prime Video series. Be the first to hear about what's next for your favorite crew from the creatives and cast, and get an early look at what's to come when season 4 drops on Prime Video later this year. The Hugo Awardwinning series, based on the hugely popular science fiction novels, was developed and scripted by the Academy Awardnominated writing duo Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby who executive produce season 4 along with Naren Shankar, Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Laura Lancaster, Sharon Hall, Sean Daniel, Jason Brown, Daniel Abraham, Ty Franck and Dan Nowak. Shankar serves as showrunner for season 4. Panelists include: Steven Strait, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Naren Shankar, Ty Franck, Daniel Abraham, moderated by Kyle Hill (Nerdist).
The love for Peggy Carter has allowed the character to have multiple film appearances, a TV series, mobile game versions (one even becoming a comic character and inspiring a TV episode spinoff), and more. Hear from fans Jennifer Redelle Carey (The Flamingo Girl), Gavin Carmen (GavinColeCosplay), Kristina Hedberg (Order of Gallifrey), Lisa Lower (Sci-fi Coalition, West Coast Avengers), and experts Matt Deckard (The Chap, hat consultant), Dr. Andrea Letamendi (clinical psychologist, Under the Mask Online), and Marvel's Agent Carter 's costume designer Gigi Melton as they discuss the influence Peggy Carter has made on our culture. Panel moderated by Dawn M. Bourn (The Geek Girl Project, Managed Chaos Events).
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.
Hear from the cast Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Mike Henry and executive producers Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin, and Kara Vallow from FOX's hit animated comedy Family Guy as they celebrate their 20th anniversary! Take a look back at some favorite moments over the last 20 years, and get a sneak peek at the hilarity and hi-jinx in the upcoming season!
Saturday July 20, 2019 1:40pm - 2:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
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
Sid and Marty Krofft and H. R. Pufnstuf are celebrating their 50th anniversary, and they are coming to Comic-Con. Sid and Marty Krofft became a household name in the '70s with a series of remarkable programs that featured elaborate sets and fanciful characters. They created and produced some of the most iconic names in family entertainment for over 50 years and are still in action today. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sid and Marty Krofft and H.R. Pufnstuf. The panel will cover upcoming projects and reveal exciting works in progress, including never-before-seen titles. Moderated by David Arquette and Greg Garcia (My Name Is Ear, Raising Hope).
Saturday July 20, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
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
From Emmy Award–winning executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane, The Orville is back for season 3 and stopping in San Diego! See the full crew of the U.S.S. Orville:Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Jessica Szohr, J Lee, Mark Jackson, and Chad L. Coleman, along with executive producers David A. Goodman, Jon Cassar, and Brannon Braga. get an exclusive look back to some never-before-seen moments of season 2 and an exclusive look forward to the new and exciting missions in the upcoming third season!
Saturday July 20, 2019 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Celebrate four years of Invader ZIM comics with Oni president and publisher James Lucas Jones, Jhonen Vasquez (Invader ZIM creator and overlord), Eric Trueheart (Invader ZIM writer), Sam Logan (Invader ZIM comics writer), and others. Gain exclusive insight into Invader Zim comics, including information about the fabled issue #50 coming out in December.
Saturday July 20, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
It all started in 1969 with a simple idea: Can television be used to get kids ready for school? 50 years later, Sesame Street is an educational force for change that's seen in over 150 countries around the world. Sonia Manzano (“Maria” from Sesame Street), Matt Vogel (Big Bird and the Count, Sesame Street puppet captain and director), Eric Jacobson (Grover, Bert and Oscar), Ryan Dillon (Elmo), and Dr. Rosemarie Truglio (SVP, Sesame Workshop Content and Curriculum)-with special appearances by some fuzzy and feathered friends-will talk about Sesame Street's legacy and future.
Saturday July 20, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity, who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually moving train that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice, and the politics of survival play out in this riveting television adaptation, based on the acclaimed movie of the same name. Stars Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Lena Hall, and Steven Ogg and EP/showrunner Graeme Manson will give attendees an exclusive first look at TBS's highly anticipated post- apocalyptic sci-fi thriller produced by Tomorrow Studios (a joint venture between Marty Adelstein and ITV Studios).
After spending time at Slabside, Oliver Queen wanted to give back to the city that he loves. Since everyone knows his true identity, Team Arrow worked alongside SCPD as vigilantes to help protect the city at all costs. However, last season led to Oliver finding out about Emiko, the bow-wielding assassin and ring leader of the Ninth Circle who also happened to be his half-sister. The season 7 finale saw them fighting for their lives-both in the present and the future. So, what will the state of Team Arrow look like in the show's eighth and final season? For answers to this and more, hear from the cast and producers at their final Comic-Con appearance, and be among the first to learn what this means for Oliver and the rest of his team. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Arrow will return to The CW for its final season this fall on Mondays at 9/8c. Arrow: The Complete Seventh Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 20.
Saturday July 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
A discussion among fierce, fearless actresses Shohreh Aghdashloo (The Expanse), Freema Agyeman (New Amsterdam, Doctor Who), Betty Gilpin (The Hunt, GLOW), Ruby Rose (Batwoman), and Cobie Smulders (Stumptown) who open up about the power and privilege of playing women that redefine the rules and refuse to yield.
Season 4 showed that truth, justice, and the American way are stronger than fear and hate, as Supergirl stopped Lex Luthor's anti-alien campaign with the power of the press, no cape required. As the world returns to normal, some things will never be the same now that Lena knows Kara's secret and the Monitor has arrived on Earth 38. Watch, like Leviathan, as new dynamics and relationships unfold for Supergirl and her friends and colleagues as their adventures continue in season 5. Hear from the members of the cast and creative team for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A where they'll discuss what's to come. From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Supergirl 's fifth season will premiere this fall on Sundays in its new 9/8c time slot on The CW. Supergirl: The Complete Fourth Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 17.
Saturday July 20, 2019 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
The fourth and final season of the Emmy Award–winning series The Man in the High Castle will premiere this fall. The final season will be rocked by war and revolution. The Resistance becomes a full-blown rebellion, driven by Juliana Crain's (Alexa Davalos) visions of a better world. A new Black insurgent movement emerges to fight the forces of Nazism and imperialism. As empires teeter, Chief Inspector Takeshi Kido (Joel De La Fuente) will find himself torn between his duty to his country and the bonds of family. Meanwhile, Reichsmarschall John Smith (Rufus Sewell) will be drawn toward the portal the Nazis have built to another universe, and the tantalizing possibility of stepping through a gateway to the path not taken. The series was developed by Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files), with Ridley Scott (The Martian), David W. Zucker (The Good Wife), Richard Heus (Ugly Betty), Isa Dick Hackett (Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams), Daniel Percival (Banished). and David Scarpa (All the Money in the World) serving as executive producers for season 4. Percival (Banished) and Scarpa (All the Money in the World) are co-showrunners for season 4. Panelists include: Isa Hackett, Daniel Percival, David Scarpa, Rufus Sewell, Joel de la Fuente, Jason O’Mara, Chelah Horsdal, Frances Turner, and moderator Dominic Patten (Deadline).
Saturday July 20, 2019 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6A
Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) and his family return to the small screen this fall! At the conclusion of season 2, Lightning (China Anne McClain), along with her father Black Lightning, had seemingly taken down Tobias Whale (Marvin “Krondon” Jones III), as he's exiled to a black site for lockdown. Lynn's (Christine Adams) desire to save the pods almost costs her her life, while Khalil's (Jordan Calloway) and Jennifer's (McClain) relationship seemingly comes to an end once Tobias pulled his coattail-or shall, we say, spine? And we can't forget Anissa, a.k.a. Thunder (Nafessa Williams), who continued to fight her way through Freeland's corruption. Hear from some of the series stars for a lightning round of a season 2 review and a tease of what's to come for season 3! In addition, this supercharged series stars Damon Gupton and James Remar. Based on the characters from DC, Black Lightning is from Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil, and Sarah Schechter. Black Lightning returns this fall to The CW on Mondays (9/8c), with the last two seasons available for streaming on Netflix. Black Lightning: The Complete Second Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 1.
Saturday July 20, 2019 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Ballroom 20
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 04:38PM Saddle up, Earpers! SYFY's hit series and the 2018 People's Choice Award Winner for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show is back. Just because a mind-blowing season finale put an end to Bulshar and the Earp curse doesn't mean Wynonna's done kicking demon-ass or putting up one hell of a fight to rescue Waverly from the Garden of Eden. Celebrate the award-winning series based on the IDW Publishing comic book by joining cast members Melanie Scrofano, Katherine Barrell, Chantel Riley, Greg Lawson, and Michael Eklund, alongside executive producer Emily Andras and comic book creator, Beau Smith, as they tease the upcoming 4th season and look back at the show’s most hell-raising moments. Moderated by Den of Geek’s Kayti Burt.
Now that the Game of Thrones finale has left fans reeling, this fellowship of experts explore the real-world origins behind tales of dragons, magic, wildfire, and more. When science shines its light on the fantastic elements, some of it holds up amazingly well. Featuring Dr. Travis Langley (Game of Thrones Psychology: The Mind Is Dark and Full of Terrors; The Joker Psychology: Evil Clowns and the Women Who Love Them), Roger Freedman (University of California, Santa Barbara), Tamara Robertson (MythBusters Jr., SciJinks), Allen Pan (Sufficiently Advanced, MythBusters), Steve Huff (weapons expert), New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry (Joe Ledger series, Rot & Ruin, V-Wars), and Jennifer Yen (Baylor College of Medicine). Moderated by Jenna Busch (Legion of Leia, Black Panther Psychology: Hidden Kingdoms). You will believe a dragon can fly!
Based on Joe Hill's 2013 bestselling novel of the same name, NOS4A2 features Vic McQueen, a gifted young woman who discovers she has a supernatural ability to find lost things. This ability puts her on a collision course with the evil and immortal Charlie Manx, a supernatural villain who feeds off the souls of children then deposits what remains of them into Christmasland-a twisted place of Manx's imagination where every day is Christmas Day and unhappiness is against the law. Get a look at the making of AMC's different kind of vampire story with showrunner and executive producer Jami O'Brien, author and executive producer Joe Hill, and cast members Ashleigh Cummings and Zachary Quinto. Moderated by Clark Collis (Entertainment Weekly), panelists will discuss the transformation of Quinto into a 136-year-old vampire and provide a sneak peek into the final episodes of the season.
Saturday July 20, 2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 6A
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
Team Flash spent the last year dealing with not one but two Cicadas, the return of Eobard Thawne (a.k.a. Reverse Flash), and the surprise arrival from the future of Barry and Iris's daughter Nora West-Allen, (a.k.a. XS). The stakes were higher than ever during the season 5 finale, which culminated in Barry and Iris losing their daughter after only just getting to know her. How will they deal with saying goodbye to their speedster daughter, and what does Thawne's escape mean for Team Flash? For answers to this and all your other season 6 questions, come and see the cast and creators at their annual Comic-Con panel. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, The Flash will return to The CW this fall on Tuesdays at 8/7c. The Flash: The Complete Third Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 27.
Saturday July 20, 2019 5:45pm - 6:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Calling all Fillorians! Magic is back at Comic-Con with your favorite spellbinding millennials. Cast members Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, Summer Bishil, Rick Worthy, Jade Tailor, Brittany Curran, and Trevor Einhorn, alongside executive producers Sera Gamble, John McNamara, and Henry Alonso Myers give you the exclusive scoop on the upcoming fifth season.
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
Executive editor Joseph Rybandt introduces artist Darick Robertson (The Boys) plus surprise panelists to reveal behind-the-scenes stories about everyone's favorite renegades. Q&A session moderated by CEO/publisher Nick Barrucci.
Saturday July 20, 2019 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Based on the feature film of the same name from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, What We Do in the Shadows is a documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of four vampires who've "lived" together for hundreds of years. Come for a special screening followed by a spirited discussion with series stars Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch, and the creative team behind TV's #1 vampire comedy! BAT!
Saturday July 20, 2019 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Come Join the Night Shift with the Nine-Nine! Universal Television brings NBC's hit comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine to Comic-Con. The hilarious heroes of New York's funniest police precinct solve crimes like only they can-with tons of humor and the heart to match. Featuring Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Terry Crews, Joe Lo Truglio, Dirk Blocker, and Joel McKinnon Miller and executive producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici.
Saturday July 20, 2019 7:45pm - 8:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Rod Serling's classic 1970s horror series, which spawned the directing careers of Steven Spielberg and Leonard Nimoy and many stars of TV and film, celebrates 50 years. Join the artist who created the original Night Gallery paintings, Tom Wright (director, NCIS, Supernatural), Scott Skelton (co-author, Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour), Taylor White (publisher and proprietor of Creature Features), and others for a retrospective of the art, horror, and creative legacy of a show that has inspired so many genre creators of today. White and Skelton will be previewing their upcoming coffeetable book exploring the paintings from the series: Rod Serling's Night Gallery: The Art of Darkness . Moderated by Jim Benson (radio host, TV Time Machine; co-author, Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour).
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
Doctor Who comics have seen a surge in popularity since the launch of The Thirteenth Doctor last year. To celebrate, go behind the scenes with Titan's Doctor Who creators (past and present) to discuss what goes into making a monthly comic series. Join Titan Comics editor David Leach as he chats with Thirteenth Doctor writer Jody Houser, along with former writers Cavan Scott and George Mann, and take fans on a journey through space and time.
Sunday July 21, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 25ABC
See series stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, and Alexander Calvert, along with executive producers Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Eugenie Ross-Leming, Brad Buckner, and Robert Berens, for their final appearance in Hall H, as they answer questions about the shocking events in last season's intense finale, as well as what's in store for the 15th and final season of this long-running series. Fans will also be treated to an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights as well as the show's cast and producer Q&A. The 15th season of Supernatural will return to The CW on Thursdays this fall in its 8/7c time slot. The series is produced by Kripke Enterprises Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Supernatural: The Complete Fourteenth Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 10.
Now that the Gargoyle King has been revealed, The Black Hood is dead, and Hiram is in jail, can Archie and the gang have a normal senior year? Riverdale returns for its fourth appearance at Comic-Con to discuss the new mysteries of season 4, including the shocking finale flash forward and what it means for Jughead and the others. Based on the characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. See a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. Riverdale 's season 4 returns Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW. Riverdale: The Complete Third Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 13.
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.
With Captain Pike, Number One, and Vina back in the spotlight, “Dr. Trek” Larry Nemecek presents a rare public Trekland Live with Emmy Award–winning director Robert Butler, the last of the key creatives from 1964's original Star Trek pilot “The Cage.” Hear firsthand about that seminal moment in Star Trek and the choices made in pop culture history 55 years later-and his thoughts on its 2019 reincarnation.
Sunday July 21, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
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.)
Travel Channel brings you the paranormal investigators and stars of their hit series Ghost Adventures, LIVE at Comic-Con! Zak Bagans and his paranormal team share stories from their most memorable and horrifying encounters. Fans will get the chance to hear firsthand all of the behind-the-scenes details that go into creating this cult-favorite show. The team will also debut never-before-seen footage! Those in attendance will have the chance to ask their own burning questions and see some of the infamous ghost-hunting gadgets up close. Plus, they'll receive an exclusive giveaway and be among the first to hear exciting news from the team! Panelists include Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley.
Mayans M.C. is the next chapter in Kurt Sutter's award-winning Sons of Anarchy saga. Set in a post-Jax Teller world, Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes is fresh out of prison and a prospect in the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Get an exclusive sneak peek at a scene from the upcoming season and a not-to-be-missed conversation with Kurt Sutter (co-creator/executive producer), Elgin James (co-creator/executive producer), and Kevin Dowling (executive producer), plus stars JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Antonio Jaramillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, Danny Pino, Emilio Rivera, Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, and Vincent Rocco Vargas. moderated by Lynette Rice, Entertainment Weekly .
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
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
Let's end this show with a bang! The Powers That Be behind Whedonopolis, WhedonCon, and FandomCharities present an interactive screening of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode "Once More with Feeling"! Many say this is the finest, funniest, most ingenious episode ever to come out of the Buffyverse. But remember, the best part of the show is up to you! This episode was made for talkin'-back, that is-and singing and shouting and dancing in the aisles, with or without your dry cleaning! Audience participation: It isn't just for Rocky Horror and mob riots anymore!
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).