Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Care and Nurturing of Someone Else's Universe Panel to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: D&D: All Bards Panel to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Impractical Jokers: From Hidden Camera to Worldwide Success Panel to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: SHAZAM! Documentary World Premiere Screening to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Screening Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Stories That Put Your Heart in Your Throat Panel to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: The Art of Ghibli Panel to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: The Order Cast members scheduled to appear Jake Manley, Sarah Grey, Adam DiMarco, Devery Jacobs, Thomas Elms, Louriza Tronco, Katharine Isabelle, Dennis Heaton (creator), Shelley Eriksen (senior writer/EP)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: The Undone Cast tentatively scheduled to appear Rosa Salazar, Angelique Cabral, Constance Marie, Bob Odenkirk, Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Kate Purdy, Hisko Hulsing
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Van Helsing Signing Season 4 Poster only Cast members scheduled to appear Jonathan Scarfe, Tricia Helfer, Christopher Heyerdahl, Aleks Paunovic, Neal McDonough, Keeya King, Nicole Munoz, Jennifer Cheon, and Showrunner, Jonathan Lloyd Walker
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: World Premiere of The Banana Splits Movie Screening to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 10:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Screening Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Care and Nurturing of Someone Else's Universe Panel to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Impractical Jokers: From Hidden Camera to Worldwide Success Panel to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: SHAZAM! Documentary World Premiere Screening to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Screening Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Stories That Put Your Heart in Your Throat Panel to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: The Art of Ghibli Panel to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: The Order Cast members scheduled to appear Jake Manley, Sarah Grey, Adam DiMarco, Devery Jacobs, Thomas Elms, Louriza Tronco, Katharine Isabelle, Dennis Heaton (creator), Shelley Eriksen (senior writer/EP)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: The Undone Cast tentatively scheduled to appear Rosa Salazar, Angelique Cabral, Constance Marie, Bob Odenkirk, Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Kate Purdy, Hisko Hulsing
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Van Helsing Signing Season 4 Poster only Cast members scheduled to appear Jonathan Scarfe, Tricia Helfer, Christopher Heyerdahl, Aleks Paunovic, Neal McDonough, Keeya King, Nicole Munoz, Jennifer Cheon, and Showrunner, Jonathan Lloyd Walker
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: World Premiere of The Banana Splits Movie Screening to be held Thursday, 7/18/19, 10:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Screening Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
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
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 04:12PM Coming together for the very first time in public: Barry Ira Geller, producer of Roger Zelazny's Lord of Light, and Mark Newbauer, producer of George R. R. Martin's novella The Skin Game. Zelazny's Lord of Light won the 1968 Hugo and became the foundation of stories of people becoming real gods and their dramatic consequences. Martin has long stated that Game of Thrones was inspired by Lord of Light, readying now for TV production. Newbauer and Geller discuss how they are merging their energies to create plans for both TV/film production of Lord of Light and The Skin Game. Both literary properties have spawned their own competition in the marketplace over the years, yet both are the acknowledged pinnacles in their genres of fantasy and horror. Joining them for the discussion will be Mike Royer, famed Marvel and Disney inker. Jack Kirby's favorite inker and inker of the Lord of Light series of drawings which the CIA used to get people out of Iran in 1979.
Thursday July 18, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 23ABC
Held in AA05: Tactical Black Kim Laird, weapons consultant, Daniel Tennent, weapons consultant, Eddie Maldonado, weapons consultant (Quantum of Solace), Tammie Baird, actor/stunt performer (Fear the Walking Dead, Twin Peaks), Daniel Locicero, stunt performer (Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Dunkirk)
Held in PR 06: Committed Comics is interested in seeing talent from all aspects of the creative process interested in entering the comic book industry. Traditional or digital work is welcome for review but please ensure there are sequential samples not just pin ups/cover samples. Please have a leave behind package (sample package) and review the submission guidelines on the Committed Comics website. Creator owned projects are encouraged.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 11:02PM Meet the talented women changing the status quo in film and television projects like Game of Thrones, Better Call Saul, The OA Part II, Watchmen, Space Jam 2, Clueless, Santa Clarita Diet, Unikitty!, Enchanted, BoJack Horseman, Black Monday, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Fahrenheit 451, War for the Planet of the Apes, Rampage, and more! Get insight from famed composers, costume, production, and sound designers on how they use their craft to champion for women empowerment, diversity, and inclusion in entertainment. These fearless women are revolutionizing Hollywood and they’re here to stay. Part 1 of 2 from Impact24's "Behind-the-Camera Superblock" panel series. Panelists include Paula Fairfield (Game of Thrones), Judy Rhee (Better Call Saul), Mona May (Clueless, Enchanted, Santa Clarita Diet), Meghan Kasperlik (The OA Part II, Watchmen), Melissa Bruning (Space Jam 2, War for the Planet of the Apes), Anna Drubich (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark), Anna Hollingsworth (Unikitty!, BoJack Horseman), and more panelists to be announced. Moderated by Chandra Feltus (partner and director at Neer Motion) and Fiorella Occhipinti (cinematographer). Introduction by Impact24 PR's Andrea Resnick.
Thursday July 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 11:13PM What is The Power of The Spark ? Get a behind-the-scenes look into what's next for Cartoon Network and Hasbro Studios' Transformers Cyberverse. Jack Conway moderates the discussion with Cyberverse story editor Randolph Heard, writers Gavin Hignight, Zac Atkinson, Dan Salgarolo, and Mae Catt, Hasbro Studios' Mikiel Houser,Matt Clark from the Transformers Brand team, and the voice of Bumblebee, Jeremy Levy. The team will talk new characters, new stories, and new toys and will be sharing an exclusive clip from season 2, as well as opening up the mic for an audience Q&A.
Thursday July 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 10:12PM Panelists includeWhilce Portacio (comic writer/artist), Ryan Benjamin (comic creator/artist), Alex Sinclaire (DC comics colorist) and Carlos D'Anda (comic artist).
Held in AA09: Tor: Magic x Mayhem in SF&F Annalee Newitz (The Future of Another Timeline, Autonomous), Charlie Jane Anders (The City in the Middle of the Night), Sarah Gailey (Magic for Liars), Seanan McGuire (Middlegame), S.L. Huang (Null Set), Tochi Onyebuchi (War Girls, Riot Baby)
Held in AA02: The Undone Cast tentatively scheduled to appear Rosa Salazar, Angelique Cabral, Constance Marie, Bob Odenkirk, Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Kate Purdy, Hisko Hulsing
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 09:16PM Learn about a variety of different topics in comics librarianship in these 10-minute lightning round sessions! “Show the People What They Want: Adult Graphic Novel Collection Revitalization” by Brittany Netherton, Darien Library; “Manga in School Libraries: Authentic Learning from America to Japan” by Jillian Ehlers, Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School; “Visual Literacy, Comics, and ADHD Learners” by Corinda Humphrey, Los Angeles Public Library; “Comic Creating for Libraries” by Erik Jackiw, City of Commerce Public Library, and Jose Guillen, Comic Creator; and “Collection Management in Graphic Medicine: Why, What, How” by Brittany Netherton, Darien Library.
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:20PM BOOM! Studios and GLAAD present an in-depth roundtable discussion about LGBTQ representation in pop culture and the path forward to a brighter, more inclusive future, with panelists from all corners of the entertainment world, including Lilah Sturges (The Magicians: Alice's Story,Lumberjanes), actor/comedian Zachary Barack (Spider-Man: Far From Home), Sina Grace (Saban's Go Go Power Rangers,Ghosted in LA), artist Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), Megan Townsend (director of entertainment research and analysis, GLAAD), and more. Moderated by Joshua Yehl (senior features and news editor, IGN).
Thursday July 18, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
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
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 06:46PM Many of the technological achievements in recent decades were ideas prophetically described in science fiction literature long before they became a reality. From voice recognition commands to smart watches, our world is beginning to look like the sci-fi shows that have long intrigued us. What do some of America's smartest people think will be next? American Mensa, the high IQ society, hosts a panel of writers, academics, and sci-fi fans in a discussion on what the future may hold. Moderated by LaRae Bakerink, chair of American Mensa, with panelists Doug Ecks, Esq. (attorney, writer, and Mensa member), Nevin Millan (writer, actor, and Mensa member), Dr. John Putman (professor and Star Trek expert), Dr. Jenny Rankin (professor, writer, and Mensa member), and Ian Randal Strock (writer, publisher, and Mensa member).
Thursday July 18, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 06:15PM Mary Fleener (Billie the Bee, Life of the Party, Weirdo) will talk about her varied comic career over the last 35 years and have a visual presentation of her work along with a Q&A session. Moderated by Mark Habegger (writer, filmmaker).
Thursday July 18, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 4
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 07:17PM W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man), Pornsak Pichetshote (Infidel), Dan Watters (Coffin Bound), Jeff Lemire (Gideon Falls), Kieron Gillen (Die), and Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) discuss their spine-tingling craft and share the secrets to creating some of the darkest, most thrilling comic book series on the market. Moderated by Chloe Ramos-Peterson (Library Market Sales Representative at Image Comics).
Thursday July 18, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 04:41PM Ten years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has created a body of law big enough for Nowhere. Hear from this panel of judges and lawyers as they journey into legal tales to astonish of how Dr. Strange saved the world with contract law; whether Bucky committed treason as the Winter Soldier; and could Thanos be prosecuted as a war criminal for “The Snap”? A panel of true believers including U.S. Magistrate Judge Mitch Dembin,Megan Hitchcock (Esurance), Courtney McNulty (Sony Pictures Entertainment), Jordon Huppert (Public Defender in Oregon), Christine Peek (McManis Faulkner), and Joshua Gilliland (The Legal Geeks) will assemble to tackle these issues and more from the Marvel Universe.
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
Held in AA09: Stories That Put Your Heart in Your Throat Katrina Leno (You Must Not Miss), James Murray (The Brink), Brendan Reichs (The Darkdeep), Ally Condie (The Darkdeep), Kali Wallace (Salvation Day), Clay McLeod Chapman (The Remaking)
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 11:38PM Librarians from all around San Diego come together to battle over topics like Lord of the Rings vs. Game of Thrones, Best Manga Series, Marvel vs. DC, Best YA Series, and more! These fun interactions will lead to the audience deciding on which librarians are the most "Lit" of all! Modeled after the "Movie Fights!" series, six librarian's will have 5- 10-minute discussions on whether (X) is better than (Y) and have the audience decide who made the best argument for their picks. They'll cover the topics of comic books, manga, fantasy, and more. With Bijan Nowroozian (San Diego Public Library), Lydia Bringerud (San Diego Public Library), Vanessa Gempis (San Diego Public Library), Bill Sannwald (San Diego County Library), and Christina Wainwright.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 11:17PM Pop culture is virtually built upon the foundation of intellectual properties, and geek fandom loves to delve deep into the lore of beloved fictional worlds. So how do companies get the chance to create products with other people's IPs, and what does it take to make sure a product is going to please die-hard fans? Jerry Bennington and Spencer Reeve of IDW Publishing and David Preti and Geoff Skinner of CMON Inc., and Chalie Chu of Oni Press discuss creating games and merchandise based on beloved IPs like Batman: The Animated Series, God of War, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, bloodborne, and Dragon Ball Z.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:27PM does a graphic novel publisher work? And what's involved with building one from square one? Petra Mayer (Books editor, NPR), Gina Gagliano (publishing director, Random House Graphic), and Whitney Leopard (senioreditor, Random House Graphic) host a discussion of the ins-and-outs of editing, design, marketing, and publicity and how they all come together to make great graphic novels.
Thursday July 18, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Held in AA04: Van Helsing Signing Season 4 Poster only Cast members scheduled to appear Jonathan Scarfe, Tricia Helfer, Christopher Heyerdahl, Aleks Paunovic, Neal McDonough, Keeya King, Nicole Munoz, Jennifer Cheon, and Showrunner, Jonathan Lloyd Walker
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in AA06: Are You There, Gods? It's Us, the Protagonists Ann Leckie (The Raven Tower), Joan He (Descendant of the Crane), Scott Westerfeld (Imposters: Shatter City), Margaret Rogerson (Sorcery of Thorns), Rebecca Roanhorse (Sixth World)
Held in AA16: Pop Culture Hero Coalition SuperKids Mental Health Interactive Comic Team, including: Coalition Founders Chase Masterson (Star Trek, The Flash), Carrie Goldman (author: Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear), Dr. Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy, Dark Agents), Lora Innes (The Dreamer, Wynonna Earp), Thom Zahler (Love and Capes, Cupid's Arrows). When their schedule permits Joe Gatto, actor (Impractical Jokers), Pandora Boxx, actor (RuPaul's Drag Race)
Held in AA01: Voice Actors Ray Chase, actor (Noctis FFXV, Roy Fire Emblem), Max Mittelman, actor (Saitama One Punch Man, Ryuji Persona 5), Robbie Daymond, actor (Spiderman, Prompto FFXV)
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 08:29PM Over three decades ago, four men, the iconic Ecto-1, and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man entered our lives. Since then, the proton pack is a constant cosplay want, and fans can’t help singing along to the classic theme song. The franchise spawned countless comics and animated series. Jessica Tseang (founder, Positive Pop Culture/Persisted Media Group) leads a fan appreciation discussion about the longevity of this franchise, and the deep love of the fandom.
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
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 10:34PM Do you have a story to tell? Would you like to see more characters and stories that relate to you? Maybe it's time to write your own! Led by Barbra Dillon (editor-in-chief, Fanbase Press), panelists Lisa K. Weber (artist, Hex11), Kelly Sue Milano (writer, Hex11), and Lynly Forrest (editor/producer, Hex11), along with indie creators MOM (artist, Viewbox), Travis Rivas (writer, Super-Abled Comics), and David F. Walker (writer, Bitter Root) will talk about creating comics outside the mainstream and offer tips on exactly how to do it.
Thursday July 18, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 18, 03:56PM There are many truths to every story and many tales that paint a picture of a certain event or time. Evoking a sense of that time, place, and feeling is not an easy task. Just as a scent on a breeze can transport us back in time, so can the perfect graphic novel. Learn from Comic-Con special guests how they use history, memory, and emotion to tell moving and personal stories. Panelists include Ebony Flowers (Hot Comb), Ulli Lust (How I Tried to Be a Good Person), Paco Roca (The House), Seth (It's A Good Life), Mary Fleener, along with Jason Lutes and moderator Charles Brownstein.
Thursday July 18, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Held in AA09: Care and Nurturing of Someone Else's Universe F.C. Yee (Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi), Matt Forbeck (Dungeons & Dragons: Escape the Underdark: An Endless QuestBook), Brenna Yovanoff (Stranger Things: Runaway Max), Adam Christopher (Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town), Kiersten White (Slayer), Gary Phillips (Batman: The Killing Joke)
Held in PR 04: MERAKI is an LGBT+ comic book series. We are looking for talented illustrators and a digital colorist. If you are creative and have a passion for drawing/coloring sci-fi and fantasy, we are looking for you! Examples of highly detailed work that includes sequential samples is a PLUS. We are looking for an artist to bring our words to life with stunningly beautiful visuals. All portfolios will be considered, and we encourage females and the LGBT+ artists to apply. We look forward to meeting you!
Held in AA05: The Order Cast members scheduled to appear Jake Manley, Sarah Grey, Adam DiMarco, Devery Jacobs, Thomas Elms, Louriza Tronco, Katharine Isabelle, Dennis Heaton (creator), Shelley Eriksen (senior writer/EP)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Thursday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
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
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 10:00PM Do you dream about quitting your day job to pursue your passion of being an artist, writer, or professional in the industry? Are you already in the business and need help with figuring out how to budget between paid contracts, deal with taxes, or determine the best way to raise and save cash for future projects? Perhaps you just want to be a financial superhero for yourself and your family and invest in your future. Sean Nisil (certified financial planner) and Karen Martin (The Princess Project) will present an entertaining and educational panel on superhero financial planning and best practices for artists, writers, industry professionals, and all others interested. Eric Atilano (loan officer, Guild Mortgage), Steve Grady (owner, Steve Grady Insurance Services), and Neil Narvaez (Pro Tax Services, Nerdy Finance) will also be on hand to discuss building good credit, health insurance, and tax issues. The discussion will follow with a Q&A of industry professionals including Erik Arreaga (comic illustrator, Erik Arreaga Art), Chris Neuhahn (Emmy Award–winning producer and animator, Dreamworks Animation, Activision), and Alonso Nunez (founder and art director, Little Fish Comic Book Studio) who will cover business successes and challenges in their fields.
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.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 11:58PM As the number of graphic novels continues to gain momentum, so too does the opportunity to create new partnerships between teachers, librarians, and retailers. How do we as a community harness this moment? What sort of possibilities does this bring? Come for this insightful conversation on the new frontiers that are rapidly opening up for our community. Moderator John Shableski (Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation/UDON Entertainment) hosts Moni Barrette (librarian), Jewyl Clarke (San Diego County Office of Education), Derek Heid (educator), Tio Lavranos (retailer), Tina Lerno (librarian), and Rachel Parker (retailer).
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 10:13PM Comic Pro Boot Camp (CPBC) is made up of four industry professionals with the heart and mind to teach fans and potential future comic book artists how to polish their comic book pages and prepare them for professional presentation. Panelists will discuss the mission of the group and how they play a role in future talents. They will also do live art demonstrations from major talents like Kim Jung Gi, Stanley Lau (Artgerm), Whilce Portacio, and Ryan Benjamin.
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
Held in AA09: D&D: All Bards Sam Sykes (Seven Blades in Black), Chuck Wendig (Wanderers), Paul Krueger (Steel Crow Saga), Pierce Brown (Dark Age), E.K. Johnston (Star Wars: Queen's Shadow), Jim Zub (Monsters & Creatures;Warriors & Weapons)
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 05:32PM Video games have changed a lot over the past decade. But the games industry and studio culture have been slow to change. This panel presents several women, each with years of experience working on successful game titles, who have decided to shape their own careers and reshape the industry they love. Leah Hoyer (Level Headed Games, Telltale, Xbox), Jessie Quinn (Leaftail Labs, Xbox, Bungie), Genese Davis (Omensight, The Holder's Dominion), Kate Edwards (Geogrify, IGDA), and Theresa Duringer (Temple Gates Games) talk about working in games and the future they see for the industry.
Thursday July 18, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 5AB
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 08:16PM Manga in North America are enjoying a new “golden age.” More manga and light novels are hitting the shelves in bookstores and comic shops, and more titles than ever are available in digital formats the same day/date as Japan. There's more anime streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Crunchyroll, and that's driving interest in more manga and a more diverse range of titles than ever before. Get a taste of what's hot, what's not, and what's next for manga in North America and Japan from top publishing pros, including Candice Uyloan (senior director, marketing, VIZ Media) Ben Applegate (director, publisher services, Penguin Random House), Kurt Hassler (publisher, managing director, Yen Press), Masaaki Shimizu (general manager and publisher, book publishing division, Square Enix), Ed Chavez (publisher, Denpa Books), Daihei Shiohama (Media-Do International), and Matt Moylan (director of publishing, Udon Entertainment). Moderated by Deb Aoki (Publishers Weekly, Anime News Network).
Thursday July 18, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Held in AA06: Writers' Coffeehouse at Comic-Con Peter Clines (Paradox Bound, Dead Moon), Delilah Dawson (Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire, No Country for Oid Gnomes), Jonathan Maberry (V-Wars, Joe Ledger), Scott Sigler (Earthcore, Generations Trilogy)
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 11:16PM This year is the 500th anniversary of Spain's conquest of Mexico and the 250th anniversary of San Diego's founding. Since those events, and others related and similar, were near-apocalyptic for the indigenous peoples of North America, it's an appropriate time to reflect on their histories and how they experienced these events. Unfortunately, indigenous history in North America has often been distorted, ignored, or even lost. Can comics be a tool to help recover this history? Moderator Johnny Bear Contreras (Kumeyaay artist/sculptor and fellow panelists Paul Guinan (Aztec Empire graphic novel), Elijah Benson (Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation Education Department, NAGPRA comics), Stan Rodriguez (Kumeyaay cultural leader), Jen Shannon (cultural anthropology professor, NAGPRA comics), Kate Spilde (cultural anthropology professor), John Swogger (archaeologist and Illustrator, NAGPRA comics) will answer this question and discuss their current comic projects to recover indigenous history.
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: Sat, Jul 06, 07:46PM A new generation of LGBTQAIU comics creators are making a splash in the world of queer indie comics exploring their lives and diverse experiences. Prism Comics and Stacked Deck Press are featuring some of today's most talented emerging artists in their newly released anthology, Crush: First Love, New Talent. What challenges do genderqueer and gender nonconforming people face in finding love? How do asexual people approach romance? What complications can polyamory bring to young love? Moderator Tara Madison Avery (We're Still Here, Stacked Deck Press, Prism Comics board member), Viktor Kerney (Strangelore,Crush co-editor, Prism Comics board member), and Crush contributors Mike Ciriaco (WeHo TV News), Hayden Harwood, EJ Oakley, Rachel Gorman, Max Spragovsky (Woof Galaxy), and others will look at how first loves and other timely topics are presented in comics.
Thursday July 18, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 17, 07:14PM Presented by Her Universe, Hot Topic, and She-Ra in partnership with Cartoon Network, the Her Universe Fashion Show has become one of the must-attend events on Thursday at Comic-Con, as 24 designers compete with their original "geek couture" designs to win the ultimate prize: the opportunity to design a Her Universe fashion collection for Hot Topic. Hosted by actress and Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein.Room
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.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 05:54PM Everybody knows that one of the best ways to accelerate your superhero career path is to get yourself involved in the right kind of "lab accident"-ideally one that gives you superhuman strength and abilities but doesn't maim you too badly. After all, accidents do happen. Join the Fleet Science Center and Robin Gunn, PhD (Senior Scientist and Project Manager at Structure Based Design), Sierra Simpson (PhD Candidate in Molecular Neuroscience at the Scripps Research Institute), Michelle Nolasco, Phd (Technical Communications at Agena Bioscience), Allison Fowler (EH & S Manager at Inova Diagnostics), Alexander Battey (PhD Candidate in Plasma Physics at Columbia University), Todd Maxwell (Radiation Safety Officer at Scripps Research Institute) and Dina Zangwill (Research Assistant at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies) as we discuss the strange dynamics of lab accidents. How often do they happen in real life? What are the potential effects? What are the wildest, scariest, or most serendipitous accidents these panelists have been involved with?
Thursday July 18, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 6DE
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: Wed, Jul 10, 04:53PM Today our world needs real heroes. Through example and practice, this panel empowers and harnesses the potential of fans and creators to communicate and inspire social good. Starting with a guided audiovisual tour of POC writer-director Andres Useche's collaborations with artist-activists like Ben Stiller, Paul Rudd, Woody Harrelson, and Jennifer Aniston as well as leaders like Barack Obama, the presentation will dig into how everyone, including underrepresented and oppressed folks, have taken a stand for themselves and for others. Learn about how comics, films, and transmedia can engage others and voice your calls for social and environmental justice, equality, and diversity. Includes short screenings, live performance, and Q&A.
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: Tue, Jul 16, 04:08PM Celebrate the centennial of a true swashbuckling icon as Zorro turns 100 this summer! John Gertz (president Zorro Productions, Inc.), moderator Scott Cherrin (Zorro historian), comics scribe David Avallone (Zorro Swords of Hell), and keynote speaker Don McGregor discuss the incredible events surrounding the historic anniversary and all things of interest to the Zorro fandom. From the development of the new Zorro movie, to The Mark of Zorro Art Archive, to the ongoing comic book adventures from American Mythology, this panel is celebrating 100 years of the Masked Avenger!
Thursday July 18, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
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
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: A Fan Celebration of Batman in Animation Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Cartoon Network: First Look Tiffany Ford (Craig of the Creek), Diego Molano (Victor & Valentino), Stephen P. Neary (The Fungies!), Parker Simmons (Mao Mao, Heroes of Pure Heart), Niki Yang (Summer Camp Island)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Dark/Web: An Independent Sci-Fi Anthology Series Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
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), Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Harvey Birdman), Matt Youngberg (Executive Producer), Francisco Angones (Co-Executive Producer)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Game of Thrones: A Reflection and the Future Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Q&A with Nathan Fillion and Alexi Hawley Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: The 10th Anniversary of Parks and Recreation Panel Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 4:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: The Diversity of Star Wars Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: The Expanse Cast tentatively scheduled to appear Steven Strait, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Naren Shankar, Ty Franck, Daniel Abraham
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: A Fan Celebration of Batman in Animation Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Cartoon Network: First Look Tiffany Ford (Craig of the Creek), Diego Molano (Victor & Valentino), Stephen P. Neary (The Fungies!), Parker Simmons (Mao Mao, Heroes of Pure Heart), Niki Yang (Summer Camp Island)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Dark/Web: An Independent Sci-Fi Anthology Series Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
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), Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Harvey Birdman), Matt Youngberg (Executive Producer), Francisco Angones (Co-Executive Producer)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Game of Thrones: A Reflection and the Future Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Q&A with Nathan Fillion and Alexi Hawley Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: The 10th Anniversary of Parks and Recreation Panel Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 4:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: The Diversity of Star Wars Panel to be held Friday, 7/19/19, 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: The Expanse Cast tentatively scheduled to appear Steven Strait, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Naren Shankar, Ty Franck, Daniel Abraham
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 08:58PM Come and listen to John D. Callison (award-winning cosplayer, CEO and founder of Over30Cosplay), Patricia Tallman (actor and stuntwoman, president of Qwest Retreats, best known as Lyta on Babylon 5 and Barbara from Night of the Living Dead), Andrea Seale (Cosplay Mom, award winning cosplayer, costume builder), Cara Nicole (AZPowerGirl, award-winning cosplayer, master level costumer, and experienced model), Bernie Bergman (president and CEO of XLE Experience Level Entertainment), Chad Edward Lee Evett (president and chief designer Stoopid Buddy Stoodios), Shelly Grace-Bowers (ScarlettCosplay, award-winning and published cosplayer and costume designer), Sherman Blakeley (GreenMileCosplay, stunt double bodyguard, and published actor), and Jen Greeley (award-winning cosplayer, senior reporter at Over30Cosplay, administrator at Costumers with a Cause) as they celebrate the history of comic and cosplay culture, offer couples cosplay ideas, and give advice on combating negative, age-related stereotypes. Plus, tips on costume choice, dating and family, social media/marketing age awareness, and how to combat bullying in the community.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 05:25PM The 90s gave us everything, from scrunchies to grunge to a vampire-fighting high schooler. It also birthed a generation raised on The X-Files and The Secret Life of Alex Mack that became the genre obsessed fans of today. So lace up your Doc Martens and dust off that plaid shirt! SYFY WIRE is bringing host Dave Holmes (editor-at-large for Esquire) and panelists Jason Mewes (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back), Orlando Jones (Evolution, American Gods), Jonah Ray (Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail), Milana Vayntrub (Marvel Rising: Initiation, Dallas & Robo), Eliza Skinner (writer/performer on Adam Ruins Everything; head writer, Drop the Mic) and Maude Garrett (creator of Geek Bomb & Whut Apparel) together to test their wits (and memories!) about some of the greatest movies, TV, and gaming of the 90s. It’ll be as fun as playing Myst but way less impossible to beat!
Friday July 19, 2019 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Ballroom 20
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 05:08PM For the Russo Brothers, Avengers: Endgame was the culmination of an unprecedented four-film, seven-year journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has included some of the most iconic experiences in modern cinema. Come hear directors Joe and Anthony Russo reflect on Endgame and their epic road to it as they segue into life beyond Marvel with their new company, AGBO, which happens to include an exciting array of new and old creative friends. This new independent studio develops and finances filmed projects in any medium, while keeping creative control within the hands of artists. This discussion will be moderated by Collider's editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 07:44PM Sarah Hebbler (executive producer, Psyonix),Janessa Christine (account manager, Online Performer's Group), Candela S. Rebot (founder/chief creative officer, Sparkd Studios), and Helen Theriault (store manager, Microsoft) are the panelists who will be discussing the ways to improve the cultural differences and experiences of women in the gaming industry. A Q&A session will follow the panel discussion. Moderated by Donnell Hilliard (assistant store manager, Microsoft).
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 10:38PM Memoir has become a genre central to independent comics, but personal history influences the work of cartoonists in many different ways. This panel brings together creators from vastly different backgrounds who mine their personal experiences to create memoir, fiction, fantasy, or something altogether new. Includes Simon Hanselmann (Megahex), Ulli Lust (Today Is the Last Day of the Rest of Your Life), Dame Darcy (Meat Cake), and cartoonist, editor, and comics scholar Trina Robbins. Moderated by The Comics Journal co-editor R. J. Casey.
Friday July 19, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 08:53PM Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News, G4), Amy Vorpahl (Nerdist News, Mothership!) Dan Casey (Explainiac,Nerdist News), Rachel Heine (Nerdist and Geek & Sundry editor-in-chief), Brian Compton (Nerdist producer), Erin Vail (Nerdist producer), Stephen Czerwinski (Nerdist producer), and Kate Meyers (Nerdist head of production) dig in to what's happening in pop culture as only Nerdist can. Go behind the scenes of Nerdist News, and bring your questions for the cast and crew. As always, you can expect hot takes, deep cuts, and theories, theories, theories!
Friday July 19, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Held in AA09: The Factual and the Actual Randall Munroe (How to?), Don Brown (Rocket to the Moon! Big Ideas That Changed the World #1), Dylan Meconis (Queen of the Sea), Jim Ottaviani (Hawking), Rachel Ignotofsky (Women in Art)
Held in AA06: The Future As I See It Jonathan Maberry (V-Wars, Joe Ledger), Seanan McGuire (X-Men), Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Dark Crystal, Lost, Blood and Treasure), Steven L. Sears (A-Team, Xena), Timothy Zahn (Star Wars, Terminator), Gini Koch (Aliens Abroad), Bryan Thomas Schmidt (The Saga of Davi Rhii)
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 17, 10:38PM Rick Loverd (National Academy of Sciences, The Science and Entertainment Exchange) will moderate a discussion with Dr. Rebecca Thompson (physicist, Fire, Ice, and Physics: The Science of Game of Thrones), Dr. Donna J. Nelson (chemist, The Science of Breaking Bad), and Dr. Clifford Johnson (physicist, science advisor for Marvel, author of the graphic science book The Dialogues) discuss the science behind some of the most remarkable scenes on TV. What do they get right? What do they get wrong? And what's it like to be a science advisor on set?
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 07:19PM Dustin Nugyen (Descender), Jen Bartel (Blackbird), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root), Stephen Green (Sea of Stars), Aaron Campbell (Infidel), and Mirka Andolfo (Unnatural) will share the craft of bringing a story to life through breathtaking pencils, show-stopping inks, and eye-popping colors. Learn about sequential art from the best in the industry. Moderated by Eric Stephenson (publisher and chief creative officer at Image Comics).
Friday July 19, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:39PM Science fiction legend Marc Scott Zicree (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Twilight Zone Companion), VFX genius Mitch Suskin (Star Trek Discovery), and a sci-fi superstar cast will premiere the spectacular complete first episode of Space Command: Redemption, the epic adventure series that spans 150 years of galactic history! Awesome cast panelists include star Doug Jones (Shape of Water, Discovery), Mira Furlan (Babylon 5, Lost), Mike Harney (Orange Is the New Black), Christina Moses (Containment), James Hong (Big Trouble in Little China), Faran Tahir (Star Trek, Iron Man), and worldwide talent search winners Ethan McDowell (Doom Patrol), Bryan McClure (Atlanta), Justin Sorvillo (Dark/Web), and Sara Maraffino (The Mentalist). Also featuring illustrator Thehani Farr (World of Warcraft), and Howard Benjamin (CBS News), with costumes by Mike Philpot (Superman) and music by David Raiklen (Star Trek).
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 18, 09:26PM Marvel's flagship podcast comes to Comic-Con loaded with secrets, giveaways, reveals, news, guests, and more. And, if you think you've got the stuff and want some swag, you can challenge the Marvel crew in a special House of Ideas Throwdown! Hosts Ryan Penagos (a.k.a. Agent M, VP and creative executive, Marvel) and Lorraine Cink (senior creatorproducer, author of Marvel: Powers of a Girl) along with C. B. Cebulski (Marvel Comics editor-in-chief), Jody Houser (Web of Black Widow), Gail Simone (Domino: Hotshots), and Jeremy Whitley (Future Foundation) will dig into Marvel Comics #1,000, one of the biggest Marvel Comics projects ever assembled, and celebrate Marvel’s 80th Anniversary!
Friday July 19, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Held in AA09: The Fantastic Flavors of Fantasy Renee Ahdieh (The Beautiful), Lauren Shippen (The Infinite Noise), Katy Pool (There Will Come a Darkness), Nicole Conway (Legend), Sherrilyn Kenyon (Stygian, Deadman's Cross series), Marissa Meyer (Supernova)
Held in AA03: Women of the Hollywood Art Department Hannah Beachler, production designer (Black Panther, Moonlight), Aashrita Kamath, art director (Avatar 2 & 3, Kong: Skull Island), Ellen Lampl, lead graphic designer (Bumblebee, Jurassic World), Andrea Onorato, specialist set designer (Avatar 2 & 3, Westworld), Erin Riegel, assistant art director (Birds of Prey, Captain Marvel), Kate Weddle, set designer
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 19, 12:03AM Do recent shows like The Hot Zone and Chernobyl peak your interest in what calamities the human race may face in the future? Have you ever wondered how reality relates to what we see in the entertainment space? Join an illustrious group of scientific experts and advisors to discuss some of the real challenges facing mankind and how to separate fiction from fact. Featuring Dr. Elaine Seasly, NASA deputy planetary protection officer; FBI Special Agent John Gill, FBI San Diego weapons of mass destruction coordinator; Dr. Jessica Petrillo, State Department senior health security officer; Dr. Gregory Bernard, Homeland Security innovation officer and former Domestic Nuclear Detection Office assistant director; and Dr.Joe Masiero, group supervisor of Near-Earth Object survey projects at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the panel will discuss such existential risks as asteroids, emerging biological technologies, nuclear terrorism, and threats from space and beyond, and engage the audience in their questions about where the real risks to our planet and society may lie and how this often translates into popular fiction.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 05:14PM Ever wonder what goes into creating pulse-pounding action music, emotional character themes, or lush adventurous soundscapes? This panel pairs composers with their directors to discuss what creative thinking and conversations happen behind the scenes to develop music for fan favorite projects in film, television. and video games. Composer Tyler Bates and director Michael Schwandt (Cirque du Soleil, The Masked Singer), composer Frederik Wiedmann and co-creator Aaron Ehasz (Netflix's The Dragon Prince), and composer Austin Wintory and director Matt Nava (Journey, Abzu video games) will elaborate on the creative process. BMI's senior director of creative film, TV, and visual media Anne Cecere and president of White Bear PR Chandler Poling moderate. A Q&A with the audience will follow, along with fun giveaways.
Friday July 19, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:23PM Jessica Tseang (co-host, The Kaiju Kingdom podcast) and Chris Eaton (co-host, The Kaiju Kingdom podcast) sit down with guests to discuss their love and fan appreciation of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, reflect upon 65 years of franchise history, the popularity of TOHO's greatest creation, and their hopes for future kaiju films.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 05:10PM Panelists Jann Jones (Legendary), Henry Barajas (Top Cow), David Mariotte (IDW Publishing), Chynna Clugston Flores (Image Comics), Shannon Eric Denton (WildStorm/DC Comics), and Sarah Gaydos (Oni) talk about America's best comics editors and what they do. What's the right way to edit a book? Is there a wrong way to edit a book? Making comics is a team sport, and good editing brings out the very best work possible from your team. Learn tips and tricks from a wide range of editorial talent who will guide you through the comics-making process, whether on indie darlings, creator-owned graphic novels, corporate juggernauts, licensed properties, short-story anthologies, or long-running fan favorite series. Every style of comic will be covered!
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).
Held in AA02: Costume Designers Guild Presents: Designing the DC Streaming Universe Feat Laura Jean Shannon, costume designer (Stargirl, Doom Patrol, Titans), Sarah Mgeni, assistant costume designer (Stargirl, Doom Patrol), Miracole Burns, super-suit supervisor (Doom Patrol), Gina DeDomenico Flanagan, costume concept artist (Stargirl, Doom Patrol), Andrew Clemente, president creative character engineering special effects (Stargirl, Doom Patrol)
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), Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Harvey Birdman), Matt Youngberg (Executive Producer), Francisco Angones (Co-Executive Producer)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 07:48PM Film reviewers have gotten a bad reputation lately and a lot of it is deserved. Star Wars, Godzilla, Game of Thrones, and DC and Marvel movies have divided fandom, so let's talk about it. And in the age of social media, do we really even need movie critics? Join Chris Gore (Film Threat) along with April Wahlin (novelist), Steele Saunders (Steele Wars), Dante James (Film Threat), Robert Meyer Burnett (Robservations), Alan Ng (Film Threat), Anthony Ray Bench (Film Threat), and a panel of film pundits for your chance to talk back!
Held in PR 09: Committed Comics is interested in seeing talent from all aspects of the creative process interested in entering the comic book industry. Traditional or digital work is welcome for review but please ensure there are sequential samples not just pin ups/cover samples. Please have a leave behind package (sample package) and review the submission guidelines on the Committed Comics website. Creator owned projects are encouraged.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 05:29PM Fandango and TCM correspondent Alicia Malone (author, Backwards & In Heels; The Female Gaze) returns to Comic-Con to conduct a new conversation about women working in genre film, the essential movies, the pioneers who paved the way, and the evolving landscape. Experts and filmmakers on the panel will give insights, discuss favorites, and share their own experiences. Free movie tickets for select attendees. Featuring Rachel Morrison (DP, Black Panther), Julia Hart (director, Fast Color), Gale Anne Hurd (producer, Aliens, The Walking Dead) and Jacqueline Coley (editor, Rotten Tomatoes).
Held in AA06: Cartoon Network: First Look Tiffany Ford (Craig of the Creek), Diego Molano (Victor & Valentino), Stephen P. Neary (The Fungies!), Parker Simmons (Mao Mao, Heroes of Pure Heart), Niki Yang (Summer Camp Island)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in PR 01: Smorgasbord Productions is a Hollywood animation studio currently recruiting Childrens Book Illustrators, Toy Package Designers, Flash animators, 2D character designers and storyboard artists. Will be reviewing demo reels as well as portfolios that demonstrate drawing skills. Comic book portfolios will be reviewed to a lesser extent. Clients include YouTube channels, Dreamworks TV and work for our own original series.
Held in AA16: Pop Culture Hero Coalition SuperKids Mental Health Interactive Comic Team, including: Coalition Founders Chase Masterson (Star Trek, The Flash), Carrie Goldman (author: Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear), Dr. Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy, Dark Agents), Lora Innes (The Dreamer, Wynonna Earp), Thom Zahler (Love and Capes, Cupid's Arrows). When their schedule permits Joe Gatto, actor (Impractical Jokers), Pandora Boxx, actor (RuPaul's Drag Race)
Held in AA02: Voice Actors Ray Chase, actor (Noctis FFXV, Roy Fire Emblem), Max Mittelman, actor (Saitama One Punch Man, Ryuji Persona 5), Robbie Daymond, actor (Spiderman, Prompto FFXV)
Held in PR 02: Terrific Production is new publisher Fall 2019. We are staffed by former senior comic book professionals and we are looking for professional artists from film, animation, gaming, video-gaming to break into comic book work. You must have the drive, creativity and passion. We will also review serious non-professionals as our contribution to the Comic-con to help the next generation of artists. Those with the right stuff will be able to receive paid work assignments with Terrific. We are also offering opportunities for trainees that want a chance to help Terrific become a premiere independent publisher.
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:59PM The longstanding Hollywood trope of the crazy genius—from mad scientists to insane mathematicians—is a modern reimagining of the Faustian idea that knowledge of some universal truths comes at the price of sanity. Smart or highly accomplished people are frequently viewed as aberrant. Is it from a collective belief that nobody gets it all—that "God doesn't give with both hands"—and that gifts in one area must be compensated by a deficiency in others? Or is there a grain of truth embedded within? Exploiting this theme in a storytelling realm can be extremely useful. Take baddies like Hannibal Lecter, Killgrave, even Thanos: Isn't it far more terrifying when the evil scary monster . . . is a genius and can't be outsmarted? This panel of scientists and Hollywood professionals share their thoughts: Amy Berg (Counterpart,Eureka), Ashley E. Miller (Lore,Black Sails), Robert J. Sawyer (FlashForward, The Oppenheimer Alternative), Andrea Letamendi, ph.D. (Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics, Justice League vs. the Fatal Five), Jessica Cail, ph.D. (Luke Cage,Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), and Kevin Grazier, ph.D. (Gravity,Another Life). Moderated by Jenna Busch (Cocktails with Stan,Psych Geeks).
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 04:35PM Why do so many readers want to spend time in an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives? Authors Marie Lu (Rebel), Jess Rothenberg (The Kingdom), Rachel Caine (Sword and Pen), Richard Kadrey (The Grand Dark), Ally Condie (The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe), and S. L. Huang (Null Set) discuss the delights of dark works with Mallory O'Meara (The Lady from the Black Lagoon).
Held in AA09: Dark/Web: A Sci-Fi Anthology Series Sibongile Mlambo (Lost in Space), Clare Kramer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Lana McKissack (Transformers: Titans Return), Michael Nardelli (Circle),Noemi Gonzalez (Paranormal Activity), Tim Nardelli, producer, Mario Miscione, producer, Roxy Shih, director
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 10:54PM Established in 2012, Geek & Sundry has continued to produce groundbreaking original programming created around the theme of using play to both inspire and connect their dedicated audience. Whether it's in front of or behind the camera, this panel will examine the G&S brand and what it takes to produce the unique content fans love. Moderated by G&S head of production T. J. Rotell, get the lowdown from a panel of G&S cast and creators, including Daryl Crittenden (Asinine Wisdom), Jake Bennett (Asinine Wisdom, TBD RPG), Erika Ishii (Game Engine, Vampire: The Masquerade: LA by Night, Sagas of Sundry), Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, We’re Alive: Frontier), Becca Scott (Game the Game, TBD RPG), Ivan Van Norman (Sagas of Sundry, We're Alive: Frontier), Vince Caso (Vampire: The Masquerade – L.A. by Night, We’re Alive: Frontier), and G&S head of video Sean Becker (The Guild).
Held in AA03: Building Cinematic Dreams Jeffrey Beecroft (Transformers: The Last Knight, 12 Monkeys), Todd Cherniawsky (Star Trek Discovery, Pet Sematary), Caylah Eddlebute (Alita: Battle Angel, Predators), Steve Joyner (Alita: Battle Angel, Predators), Deborah Riley (Game of Thrones, Demonic), John Muto (Home Alone, Species)
Held in AA05: Man-eaters: Are Girls Turning Into Killer Cats? Chelsea Cain (Man-eaters, Mockingbird), Lia Miternique (Man-eaters), Rachelle Rosenberg (Man-eaters, Mockingbird), Stella Greenvoss (Man-eaters), Eliza Fantastic Mohan (Man-eaters), Emily Powell (Man-eaters)
Held in AA04: Media Tie-in Panel and Scribe Awards Nancy Holder (Firefly: Big Damn Hero), Christie Golden (Starcraft II: The Devil's Due: Blizzard Legends), Matt Forbeck (Halo: Bad Blood), Michael Kogge (A Spellbinding Guide to the Films: Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts), Max Allan Collins (Scarface and the Untouchable: Al Capone, Eliot Ness, and the Battle for Chicago), Chris Ryall (ROM), David Boop (Straight Outta Tombstone), Jonathan Maberry (V-Wars)
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: Tue, Jul 16, 04:14PM Join Adobe Engineer Nikolai Svakhin and Adobe Educator Stephen Burns as they discuss next generation of Adobe tools, now harnessing the power of 3D design and rendering. Panelists will discuss features and best practices and talk about all sorts of novel workflows, using Photoshop but also going beyond. Adobe Creative Cloud is the industry standard in digital imaging and is used by professionals worldwide for design, photography, 3D printing, video editing, and more. Prepare for a lively discussion and Q&A.
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 09:55PM Have you ever wondered how this show seems to just magically happen every year? With a lot of thought, effort, and hard work, these folks manage to help Comic-Con come together. Matt LeVeque (Show Imaging, Inc.), Phil Rabourne (Freeman Decorating), Karen Totaro (San Diego Convention Center Corp, Inc.), Tim Pontrelli (San Diego Convention Center Corp, Inc.), Steve Weathers (SEAT Planners), and Carolyn Wormser (San Diego City) will discuss the in-and-outs and the intricacies of building this massive event with moderator David Glanzer (chief communications officer, Comic-Con International).
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 04:53PM Scholastic Graphix superstars discuss their upcoming graphic novels and the art of creating comics for all ages, featuring Jim Benton (Catwad), Sarah Graley (Glitch), Jennifer Holm (Sunny Rolls the Dice),Jon J Muth (The Seventh Voyage), Tui Sutherland (Wings of Fire) and Raina Telgemeier (Guts). Attendees will receive a Graphix tote bag and giveaways!
Friday July 19, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
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
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:40PM A woman's place is anywhere she wants on a Hollywood set! Ever wonder what all the titles mean in the end credits? Do you dream of making movies, but not sure how or where to start? Join a discussion with Kacie Kane (director of post production, Marvel Studios), Amanda Rohlke (producer, Nat Geo's MARS), Temma Hankin (unit stills photographer, The Invitation), Meg Wilbur (SFX makeup artist, ALIEN Anthology), and Stephanie Gangel (assistant music editor, HBO's Deadwood) as they explore all the ways to get involved in film and television. Following Q&A session moderated by entertainment publicist Brittany Sandler.
Held in AA07: Into the Fanzone Britta Lundin (Ship it, Riverdale), Ashley Poston (The Princess and The Fangirl, Geekerella), Whitney Gardner (You're Welcome Universe, Chaotic Good), CB Lee (Not Your Sidekick, Not Your Villain), Lily Anderson (Undead Girl Gang, The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You), Danika Stone (Switchback, All The Feels)
Held in AA06: The Expanse Cast tentatively scheduled to appear Steven Strait, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Naren Shankar, Ty Franck, Daniel Abraham
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 18, 04:08PM Since the finale episode, NBC's Parks and Recreation has remained one of the most rewatched series on both Hulu and Netflix. Join Jessica Tseang (founder of Persisted Media Group/Positive Pop Culture) to celebrate Leslie's love of waffles and government work with fan-favorite characters as they reflect back on the legacy that Amy Poehler, Greg Daniels, and Michael Schur created.
Held in AA09: Wherefore Dystopia and Darkness? Enjoying Creators' Wretched Injust Societies Marie Lu (Rebel), Jess Rothenberg (The Kingdom), Rachel Caine (Sword and Pen), Richard Kadrey (The Grand Dark), Ally Condie (The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe), S.L. Huang (Null Set), Mallory O'Meara (The Lady from the Black Lagoon)
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.
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 05:48PM Brian Pulido has raised over $2.5 million on Kickstarter for comic books! Get the lowdown as Brian gives you exclusive insights on how to market and crowdfund indie comics. All your comic book Kickstarter questions answered and he'll have an update on all Coffin Comics activities as they take over the globe!
Friday July 19, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 07:53PM Manga is popular among the new generation of readers, and it can be a powerful tool in your classroom. Teachers from around the country will discuss how they approach using manga and graphic novels versus the original texts and the powerful results they bring to the classroom setting. Moderator: John Shableski (Manga Classics). Panelists: Jessica Johnson, Claudia McGivney, Ryne Steinacker, Kaitlyn Roach, and Brook Wylde.
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.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 07:49PM Decades before the emergence of Nick Fury, Black Widow, and Agent 37 of Spyral, spies and espionage had been pervasive in comics and graphic novels. Central to these tales revolving around espionage, advanced technology, and gadgetry have been pivotal elements. In this panel, moderator Steve Broback (co-founder, Dent the Future) will engage with experts, detectives, and former spies like Jonna Mendez (former chief of disguise for the CIA), Josh Ray (global cyber defense lead for Accenture Security), Barbara Rae-Venter (genetic genealogist), and Jason Hanson (former CIA officer and a security specialist) to discuss spy technologies of the past, present, and future.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 07:41PM A lot of manga titles are available in English now, but what's really worth reading? A panel of opinionated manga bloggers and comics curmudgeons spotlight the best manga that hit the shelves in the past year. In rapid-fire rounds, see them rave about their favorite continuing series! Watch them rant about the excruciatingly mediocre manga that they were forced to read (so you won't have to)! Find out what Brigid Alverson (Smash Pages, School Library Journal), Zac Bertschy (Anime News Network), Christopher Butcher (Toronto Comic Arts Festival), Megan Peters (ComicBook.com), Rob McMonigal (PanelPatter.com), and Deb Aoki (Publishers Weekly) loved and loathed to read in the past year, hear about their picks for the most anticipated upcoming releases for Fall 2019 and beyond, and discover their favorite underappreciated manga gems that are worth picking up.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 05:48PM Every hero has an origin story—the defining moment where they took the leap into greatness—and so do your favorite comic book creators. Moderator Megan Townsend (GLAAD) hosts some of the industry's brightest LGBTQ comic creators and LGBTQ-content publishers, in a tell-all panel where they'll recount their comics beginnings and their journey to stardom. Including Joe Glass (The Pride), Clive Hawken (Delver), Spike Trotman (Iron Circus Comics), and Ivan Salazar (comiXology).
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 08:08PM Entertainment industry professionals Ted Biaselli (executive of development, Netflix original programming), Gordon Bellamy (CEO, Gay Gaming Professionals/visiting scholar), Michael Vogel (animation showrunner/producer), Patrick Gomez (senior editor, Entertainment Weekly), Cat Staggs (comic book artist), and Chandler Poling (White Bear PR) discuss how to turn your favorite geeky fandoms into flourishing careers, the challenges and rewards of growing up gay, and how being a member of the LGBT community influenced their work. Moderated by Chris Riley.
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'
Held in AA03: Costume Designers Guild Presents: The Costumes Of Science Fiction Television Whitney Galitz, costume designer (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), Ivy Heather Thaide, assistant costume designer (Altered Carbon Season 2, The Orville), Imogen Chayes, costume concept artist (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Terminator: Dark State), Lauren Silvestri, assistant costume designer (The Mandalorian, The Orville)
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 18, 04:45PM Also known as a panel on how to write for animation! There are more cartoons on TV and streaming, for all ages and in all genres, than ever before, and this panel aims to demystify how one writes for, say, a dog in space. Moderator Brendan Hay (Harvey Girls Forever) and writing and storyboarding pros Francisco Angones (DuckTales), AC Bradley (Trollhunters), Lila Scott (3Below), Aliki Theofilopoulos (Phineas and Ferb), Tom Sheppard (Robot Chicken), Rachel Vine (The Owl House), and Jon Callan (Justice League Action) will answer your questions and discuss how they broke in, how animation differs from live action, why it's fun, and how to walk off a cliff without falling. Okay, maybe not that last one.
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
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 19, 06:26PM The Sunday Night Watch has ended, and Game of Throne fans around the world are in mourning. Jessica Tseang (founder, Positive Pop Culture/Persisted Media Group) discusses with panelists from the cast, television critics, and authors, on how to fill the void from the legacy George R. R. Martin left behind and take a look back on all eight seasons. Panelists include Joseph Gatt (actor Game of Thrones-Styr, Magnar of Thenn), K.L. Bone (international bestselling fantasy author; Creative Writing PhD, Queen’s University Belfast), Alana Jordan (Afterbuzz-Game of Thrones rewatch), Markeia McCarty (host for The Nerdist, DC Daily), and more.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 07:50PM Prepare for an exclusive preview of independent genre films coming in 2020 and beyond with host Chris Gore (Film Threat) and Film Threat staffers Alan Ng, Bobby Schwartz, Walter Areas, Anthony Ray Bench, along with other special panelists. Through trailer premieres and exclusive clips, get a glimpse into movies that can only be seen in limited release, including the best indie sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:37PM The Clone Wars represents some of the best Star Wars stories ever told. A panel of judges and attorneys report for duty to determine the duty to follow lawful orders vs. unlawful orders; child safety of younglings; secret marriages; clone rights; and the trial of Ashoka Tano. Panelists include Circuit Judge John B. Owens (9th Circuit Court of Appeals), Judge Carol Najera, Bethany Bengfort (US Courts), Stephen Tollafield (professor, Hastings School of Law), and Steve Chu (assistant U.S. attorney). Moderated by Joshua Gilliland (The Legal Geeks).
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:42PM From the spine-tingling scores for Us, Get Out, and Ma to the gritty and horror-filled themes in Pet Sematary and Hellraiser to the ultra-spooky cues in Critters and The Head Hunter, horror films wouldn't be nearly as terrifying without their musical scores. Composers Christopher Young, Michael Abels, Gregory Tripi, Russ Howard,Carl Thiel, and Nick Soole pull back the curtain to reveal how they created some of the world's most frightening film music. Moderated by Steve Greene from IndieWire.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:45PM This is the 12th annual mixer of the CCAS where Christian professionals in the comic book entertainment and education fields discuss their faith and interact with the attendees. There will be time for people to network and the always-popular geek quiz where prizes will be given. Panelists will include Joe Queen (Geeky Guys and Gals 4 God), Hector Miray (Faith & Fandom), Scott A. Shuford (FrontGate Media), Eric Jansen (Foursquare Missions Press), Mario DeMatteo (Bear Truth Collective), and Luis Serrano (Samson).
Friday July 19, 2019 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 26AB
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Blake Foster, actor (Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie)
This is a ticketed signing. Tickets may be obtained through the Limited Signing drawing or by purchasing the Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie Blu-ray at Shout! Factory's booth (#4118) and get a wristband (while supplies last). Distribution begins Wednesday night.
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Cursed Frank Miller, artist/producer/director (Sin City, 300) Thomas Wheeler, author/screenwriter/producer (Puss in Boots, The LEGO Ninjago Movie)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Man in the High Castle Cast tentatively scheduled to appear Isa Hackett, Daniel Percival, David Scarpa, Rufus Sewell, Joel de la Fuente, Jason O'Mara, Chelah Horsdal, Frances Turner
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Much Ado About Mean Girls Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Party with Peppa Pig and PJ Masks Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: A Master Class with Guillermo del Toro, The Making of a Monster Panel Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: Sesame Street Puppets Live! Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Saturday, 7/20/19, 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m., Room: Horton Grand Theatre
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: The Adventure Zone Clint McElroy (The Adventure Zone), Griffin McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBaM), Justin McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBaM), Travis McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBaM), Carey Pietsch (The Adventure Zone graphic novel)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: VIZ Media - Seis Manos Mike Colter, Jonny Cruz, Anjelica Vale, Vic Chao, Brad Graeber, Alvaro Rodriguez, Daniel Dominguez
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: From Lt. Jim Dangle to Ronan Boyle: A Discussion with Thomas Lennon Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Blake Foster, actor (Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie)
This is a ticketed signing. Tickets may be obtained through the Limited Signing drawing or by purchasing the Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie Blu-ray at Shout! Factory's booth (#4118) and get a wristband (while supplies last). Distribution begins Wednesday night.
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Cursed Frank Miller, artist/producer/director (Sin City, 300) Thomas Wheeler, author/screenwriter/producer (Puss in Boots, The LEGO Ninjago Movie)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: From Lt. Jim Dangle to Ronan Boyle: A Discussion with Thomas Lennon Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Man in the High Castle Cast tentatively scheduled to appear Isa Hackett, Daniel Percival, David Scarpa, Rufus Sewell, Joel de la Fuente, Jason O'Mara, Chelah Horsdal, Frances Turner
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Much Ado About Mean Girls Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Party with Peppa Pig and PJ Masks Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: A Master Class with Guillermo del Toro, The Making of a Monster Panel Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in Ticket Drawing: Sesame Street Puppets Live! Panel to be held Saturday, 7/20/19, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. at the Horton Grand Theatre , 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Limited Signing - Drawing for Panel Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Saturday, 7/20/19, 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m., Room: Horton Grand Theatre
Held in Ticket Drawing: The Adventure Zone Clint McElroy (The Adventure Zone), Griffin McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBaM), Justin McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBaM), Travis McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBaM), Carey Pietsch (The Adventure Zone graphic novel)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 19, 06:27AM It's a great big universe, filled with an amazing assortment of challenges and perils for characters to face and extraordinary encounters to discover. Boldly go forth with authors Maura Milan (Ignite the Stars and Eclipse the Skies), Mark Siegel (5 Worlds Book 3: The Red Maze), Tochi Onyebuchi (War Girls, Riot Baby),and Ashley Poston (Soul of Stars,The Princess and the Fangirl), in conversation with Maryelizabeth Yturralde of Mysterious Galaxy.
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 7AB
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:15PM Come learn about Muslim comics creators, gamers, cosplayers, and superfans! David Anthony (The Scarlet Spire), Huda Fahmy (Yes, I'm Hot in This), Charles 3X Alexander (We Are Our Ancestors' Keepers), Blair Imani (Modern HERstory), and Nabi H. Ali (The Bright Agency) will discuss their work and what's happening in the industry. Moderated by Dr. Shamika Mitchell (State University of New York, Rockland/Women in Comics).
Held in AA21: EMPOWER: Fight Like a Girl / Mind Over Matter Jennifer Quintenz (Daughters of Lilith Trilogy, Teen Wolf), Kam Miller (The Hero Succeeds, Law & Order: SVU), Pang-Ni Landrum (Team Kaylie, Malcolm in the Middle)
Held in AA24: Hell's Kitty, Sticky:A Self Love Story Nicholas Tana, actor (Hell's Kitty, Sticky:A Self Love Story), Denise Acosta, producer (Hell's Kitty, Sticky: A Self Love Story)
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 05:55PM From Walt Disney's Comics & Stories to Doctor Who, and from Star Trek to Planet of the Apes, licensed comics are a vibrant part of the fan experience. What makes great licensed comics? IDW Publishing's Chris Ryall (Rom), Mark Wheatley (Jonny Quest), Andy Mangels (Wonder Woman '77 Meets the Bionic Woman), Ed Catto (Captain Action), BOOM! Studios' Dafna Pleban (Planet of the Apes), Topps Comics veteran Charlie Novinskie (Jurassic Park), and former Malibu publisher Dave Olbrich (Tarzan) join Overstreet' s J. C. Vaughn (Stargate Atlantis) to hash it out!
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 8
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 04:54PM A star-studded showcase featuring an incredible lineup of voice cast and creative talent behind Seis Manos, an upcoming Netflix Original anime series. Launching later this year worldwide, Seis Manos is produced by VIZ Media and Powerhouse Animation Studios (Castlevania). Hear from lead cast members Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Jonny Cruz (Overwatch), Angélica Vale (Jane the Virgin), Vic Chao (Mortal Kombat X), and Danny Trejo (Machete), alongside co-creator and showrunner Brad Graeber, writer and co-creator Álvaro Rodriguez (Machete), and writer Daniel Dominguez (Oishi High School Battle), as they dive into the action-packed world of Seis Manos!
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 04:05PM Celebrate a star who’s both timeless and in tune with the times—and the 40th anniversary of the triple-platinum Mickey Mouse Disco album! Voice actor Bret Iwan (Kingdom Hearts III, Mickey and the Roadster Racers) welcomes Mickey Mouse Disco producer Jymn Magon (DuckTales, Talespin); music and TV producer Bambi Moé (Mousercise, The Little Mermaid) and TV writer/music historian Greg Ehrbar (Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records). Joining these musical maestros will be Alyssa Tryon, who oversees the Mickey Mouse brand for the Walt Disney Company and costume design and development manager Trevor Rush with behind-the-scenes info about Mickey’s disco wardrobe.
Saturday July 20, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 06:49PM Local conservators Christina Bean (805 Conservation), Abigail Duckor (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), Anna Laganà (Getty Conservation Institute), and Sophie Hunter (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) discuss the best ways to preserve your comic books, memorabilia, and costumes. Learn helpful tips for protecting your collection and managing potential disasters. The panel will conclude with a Q&A session in which the audience is invited to share concerns and problems they have encountered with their collections.
Held in AA09: Stellar Stories and Awesome Adventures Maura Milan (Ignite the Stars & Eclipse the Skies), Mark Siegel (5 Worlds Book 3: The Red Maze), Tochi Onyebuchi (War Girls, Riot Baby), Ashley Poston (Soul of Stars, The Princess and the Fangirl)
Held in AA06: The Adventure Zone Clint McElroy (The Adventure Zone), Griffin McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBaM), Justin McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBaM), Travis McElroy (The Adventure Zone, MBMBaM), Carey Pietsch (The Adventure Zone graphic novel)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
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.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 08:17PM Blind and visually impaired people love comics, gaming, TV, movies, and all the sorts of science fiction/fantasy/horror artforms just as much as their sighted counterparts. How do they enjoy such things with little or no eyesight? Totally blind martial artist, competitive surfer, and unashamed geek Joshua Loya and actor/audio book narrator/writer Scott Brick will share available options for nonvisual entertainment. Panelists include Joshua Loya (champion surfer, martial artist, public speaker, and professional adventurer), Charles Constant (actor; studied with renown acting teacher Ted Liss in Chicago, and is currently participating in a two-year Meisner Technique program at the prestigious Baron-Brown Studios), Christina Stevens (audio description writer under Anna Capezzera at Deluxe; Christina has written for a significant number of titles, including Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, Stranger Things, and Aquaman), and Scott Brick (American actor, writer, and award-winning narrator of over 850 audiobooks by bestselling authors, including Michael Crichton, Frank Herbert, and Isaac Asimov).
Saturday July 20, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 2
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 07:52PM Bestselling writers David Walker (Bitter Root), Skottie Young (Middlewest), Joe Casey (JesusFreak), Cullen Bunn (Unearth), Ed Laroche (The Warning), Charles Soule (new project TBA), and Scott Snyder (new project TBA) give fans the inside scoop on their comic book storytelling techniques and world-building. Moderated by Geoff Boucher (genre editor at Deadline Hollywood).
Saturday July 20, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Held in AA10: Blake Foster, actor (Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie)
This is a ticketed signing. Tickets may be obtained through the Limited Signing drawing or by purchasing the Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie Blu-ray at Shout! Factory's booth (#4118) and get a wristband (while supplies last). Distribution begins Wednesday night.
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 10:00PM The creators of Life Is Strange host an exclusive panel discussion! Join Raoul Barbet, co-creative director, and Jean-Luc Cano, lead writer of Life Is Strange and Life Is Strange 2, for an in-depth look at the genesis of Life Is Strange 2. Experience the backstory behind the narrative so far, discover behind-the-scenes secrets of the research involved in creating the game’s relatable characters, grounded settings and extraordinary events!
Saturday July 20, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
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
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 05:04PM Psychologists J. Scott Jordan (Illinois State University), Travis Langley (Henderson State University), Billy San Juan (Daredevil Psychology: The Devil You Know), and Eric Wesselmann (Illinois State University) along with comic book creators Don McGregor (Black Panther), Victor Dandridge, Jr. (Vantage:Inhouse Productions), and Alex Simmons (Blackjack) participate in an in-depth discussion of the psychological issues addressed in Black Panther comics, including microaggressions, cultural representation, social exclusion, gender roles, bullying, individualistic versus holist cultures, forms of collectivism, and the role of ritual in cultural sustainment. The panel addresses the psychological factors at play during the creation of the comic book world of Wakanda as well as the transformative influence of Black Panther comics on both the industry and the public.
Saturday July 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 26AB
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 04:34PM HBO's Emmy-winning series Westworld returns for its third season in 2020. Creators, executive producers, and directors Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and cast members Thandie Newton, Aaron Paul, Tessa Thompson, Evan Rachel Wood, and Jeffrey Wright, will present an early look at the forthcoming third season of the drama series, a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the birth of a new form of life on Earth. Moderated by futurist Amy Webb.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 08:54PM Star Wars,The Lord of the Rings,The Matrix. All beloved stories that follow the hero's journey-the mythic structure of all great stories. Though many have explored why this ancient template has inspired so many great works, it's time to adjust our thinking for a modern age. What exactly is the hero's journey? How do some of pop culture's newest heroes-Captain Marvel, Miles Morales, Rey-follow or subvert this pattern? And what does the reaction to these characters say about the state of fandom and storytelling? Nerdist editor-in-chief Rachel Heine, Preeti Chhibber (author, Peter and Ned's Ultimate Travel Journal), Hector Navarro (host, DC Daily), Joshua Yehl (senior features and news editor, IGN), Danielle Radford (writer, ScreenJunkies), and Jessica Delfanti (narrative lead, Fable Labs) break down what it truly means to be a “hero.”
Saturday July 20, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Held in AA03: Costume Designers Guild Presents: Costume Concept Art of Television and Film Alan Villanueva (Watchmen, Nutcracker and the Four Realms), Gina Flanagan (Stargirl, Doom Patrol), Greg Hopwood (Star Trek: Picard, Birds of Prey), Luca Nemolato (Swamp Thing, Westworld), Phillip Boutte Jr. (Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers:Endgame, Black Panther)
Held in AA07: Cursed Frank Miller, artist/producer/director (Sin City, 300) Thomas Wheeler, author/screenwriter/producer (Puss in Boots, The LEGO Ninjago Movie)
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Held in AA09: Real World Reflected in Fantasy Marie Lu (Legend trilogy, Rebel), Margaret Owen (The Merciful Crow), Mary E. Pearson (Dance of Thieves, Vow of Thieves)
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 06:14PM This Q&A session allows attendees to ask a range of professionals about incorporating comics in classrooms. Ask the panelists about recommendations, how to get parents/administrators on board, how to find supporting resources, or even how to discuss authorial intent with your students. These teacher/creator panelists can help you out: educators Meryl Jaffe (Johns Hopkins University, Worth a Thousand Words), Derek Heid (HS ELA, TVUSD), Tracy Edmunds (LitX, Graphic Novels are Elementary!), authors Mark Seigel (5 Worlds) and James Parks (Rickety Stitch), editor Gina Gagliano (Penguin Random House), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules) with moderator/educator Talia Hurwich (NYU, Worth a Thousand Words).
Held in AA05: Artwork to Screen: comics come to life! Shane Baxley (Alita: Battle Angel, Captain Marvel), Matthew Cunningham (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Doom Patrol), Danelle Davenport (Baby Driver, Antman), Aaron Sowd (Spider-Man: Far from Home, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil), Tim Burgard (Rampage, Justice League)
Held in AA09: Fantasy & Sci-Fi Authors Tomi Adeyemi, author (Children of Blood and Bone), Lev Grossman, author (The Magicians), A.G. Howard, author (Splintered), Aditi Khorana, author (Mirror in the Sky), Jonathan Maberry, author (V Wars), Henry Herz, author (2 Pirates + 1 Robot)
Held in AA16: Pop Culture Hero Coalition SuperKids Mental Health Interactive Comic Team, including: Coalition Founders Chase Masterson (Star Trek, The Flash), Carrie Goldman (author: Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear), Dr. Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy, Dark Agents), Lora Innes (The Dreamer, Wynonna Earp), Thom Zahler (Love and Capes, Cupid's Arrows). When their schedule permits Joe Gatto, actor (Impractical Jokers), Pandora Boxx, actor (RuPaul's Drag Race)
Held in AA02: Voice Actors Ray Chase, actor (Noctis FFXV, Roy Fire Emblem), Max Mittelman, actor (Saitama One Punch Man, Ryuji Persona 5), Robbie Daymond, actor (Spiderman, Prompto FFXV)
Held in PR 02: Terrific Production is new publisher Fall 2019. We are staffed by former senior comic book professionals and we are looking for professional artists from film, animation, gaming, video-gaming to break into comic book work. You must have the drive, creativity and passion. We will also review serious non-professionals as our contribution to the Comic-con to help the next generation of artists. Those with the right stuff will be able to receive paid work assignments with Terrific. We are also offering opportunities for trainees that want a chance to help Terrific become a premiere independent publisher.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 04:52PM Come see Vamp and Ashley and Let's Get Spooky! From the supernatural to aliens, horror stories, ghost stories, and their own paranormal investigations, they've got you covered! Vamp and Ashley want to hear your spooky stories, and some fans will also have the chance to try some Creepy Treats! You can get a preview of the show and listen or watch at the LETSGETSPOOKY website.
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 06:37PM Sean Mackiewicz (Gasolina, SVP and editor-in-chief at Skybound), Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Extremity), Brandon Thomas (Excellence), and Khary Randolph (Excellence) come together to discuss their latest published works. Moderated by Brian Huntington (Skybound's VP of online content).
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 07:57PM Talks Machina host Brian W. Foster hosts a conversation with Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Liam O'Brien, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, and Sam Riegel.
Saturday July 20, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 6BCF
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 06:56PM The Lady of the Lake finds her voice in Cursed, a twist on the tale of King Arthur--soon to be an original Netflix series starring Katherine Langford in 2020. Creators Tom Wheeler and legendary artist/producer/director Frank Miller (300, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City) hold a not-to-be-missed discussion about their debut YA coming-of-age novel about Nimue, who grows from a sheltered priestess-in-training to a teenager hell-bent on revenge, and finally, to a young woman with the power to change the fate of the world.
Saturday July 20, 2019 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 08:20PM Shane Campbell-Staton, ph.D. (assistant professor of Biology at UCLA) moderates a conversation between scientists and one “superhuman” athlete that will delve into how the technology of the modern world is changing how humans evolve. Panelists Mandy-Rae Krack (world champion free-diver and record-holder), Poppy Crum, ph.D. (chief scientist at Dolby Laboratories), Brian Brown, ph.D. (professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai),Nathan H. Lents, ph.D. (professor of Biology, John Jay College), and Peter Ward, ph.D. (professor, University of Washington Department of Biology) will discuss how modern science is making people more (and also less) “super.”
Saturday July 20, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Held in AA09: The Fun-damentals of Story Whitney Gardner (Fake Blood), Sarah Andersen (Cheshire Crossing), Gini Koch (Aliens Like Us), Brandon Mull (Dragonwatch), Brendan Reichs (The Darkdeep)
Held in AA05: Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy F.C. Yee, author (Avatar: The Rise of Kyoshi), Michael Dante DiMartino, creator (Avatar)
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.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 08:33PM Kickstarter, Patreon, webcomics, Instagram, the "Image model": whether it's the first comic you've ever published or just the most recent, there are many ways to reach your audience. Rylend Grant (Action Lab's Banjax and Aberrant) presents this freewheeling panel showcasing the paths taken by a handful of highly successful creators. Featuring panelists David Avallone (Drawing Blood), Lynly Forrest (Hex11), Charlie Stickney (White Ash), Tony Fabro (Three Panel Crimes), and Omar Mora (The Unearthians).
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:40PM James Killen, head buyer of sci-fi and fantasy for Barnes & Noble, talks to Cory Doctorow (Radicalized), Seanan McGuire (Middlegame), Charlie Jane Anders (The City in the Middle of the Night), Annalee Newitz (The Future of Another Timeline), and Sarah Gailey (Magic for Liars) about the process of creation from the perspective of first-time authors to veterans of multiple genres. The discussion will touch on the difficulty creators have in cultivating and maintaining community and fandom and the difficulties of bringing fans with them as they cross over, balancing one's identity as a writer, and the importance of social media.
Saturday July 20, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 07:37PM Award-winning diverse women writers and producers will discuss creating stories with strong diverse female characters across TV, animation, comics, and games; they'll also address the importance of diverse representation, getting started in writing, and their career paths from writing to executive producing top shows. Panelists include Nicole Dubuc (Star Wars Forces of Destiny, Rebels; producer of Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy; winner of WGA Animation Writing Award), Denise Downer (Marvel's Avengers Black Panther's Quest, Power Rangers: Beast Morphers), Keto Shimizu (DC's Legends of Tomorrow, executive producer and writer; Arrow), Silvia Olivas (Disney's Elena of Avalor, producer and writer; Moesha), Anne Toole (Horizon Zero Dawn, WGA Video Game Award winner; The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Joelle Sellner (DC Super Hero Girls, Sonic Boom), and Gloria Shen (Disney Channel's Amphibia). Moderated by Kevin Winston, Digital LA, CEO.
Saturday July 20, 2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
UPDATED: Sun, Jul 07, 05:24PM Actor and writer Thomas Lennon presents a rollicking career retrospective and discussion of his new novel, the instant New York Times bestseller Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles. Best known for playing Lieutenant Jim Dangle on Reno 911! and as the co-author of the Night at the Museum film series, Lennon was a member of the influential sketch comedy group The State and has appeared in 38 feature films, including 17 Again and I Love You, Man, and numerous television shows. Lennon delved into his Irish ancestry to write Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles, a high-adventure fantasy tale set in a magical world of law-breaking leprechauns that the New York Post called, "the next Harry Potter."
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 06:40PM Over the years, Comic-Con has developed and given out its own awards as well as serving as the home for other awards presentations. Get the background on the Inkpot Awards (William R. Lund), the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award (Ruth Clampett), the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award (Gene Henderson), the Bill Finger Excellence in Comic Book Writing Award (Mark Evanier), the Icon Award (David Glanzer), the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award (Joe Ferrara), and the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards (Carl Gropper and Jackie Estrada, who is also moderating).
Saturday July 20, 2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
Held in AA03: Man in the High Castle Cast tentatively scheduled to appear Isa Hackett, Daniel Percival, David Scarpa, Rufus Sewell, Joel de la Fuente, Jason O'Mara, Chelah Horsdal, Frances Turner
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
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
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 01:29AM Last year (2018) saw the conclusion of Elfquest: Final Quest and the wrap-up of a decades-long storyline and hero's journey. Ever since, readers have been wondering if that marked the end of Elfquest itself. The answer, of course, is no! Something new is coming from Team Elfquest and Dark Horse Comics, and it will be announced at Comic-Con. The creators, writers, and artists, Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, and Sonny Strait, will reveal plans for the Wolfriders for 2019 and beyond, and field any and all questions you may have.
Saturday July 20, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 05:46PM Movies make time travel look easy. All it takes is a flux capacitor or some Stark Industries ingenuity and you should be able to safely zip back a few decades, right? The Fleet Science Center brings together Christopher Markus (writer and co-producer, Avengers: Endgame), Elizabeth Simmons PhD (physicist and Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at UC San Diego), Eric Michelsen PhD (physicist and Lecturer at UC San Diego), Kim Griest PhD (physicist and Professor Emeritus at UC San Diego) and Clifford Johnson PhD (Professor of Physics at USC) to talk about how time travel and the quantum realm could be more accurately portrayed in fiction, and how close we really are to making it a reality. The big question is: What would you do with your time machine?
Saturday July 20, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Held in AA09: Tropetastic: How to Write and Subvert Tropes Ray Utarnachitt (Legends of Tomorrow), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex), Jeane Wong (Arrow), Nilah Magruder (Marvel Rising), Jenn Polish (Lunav), and Valerie Complex (Black Girl Nerds), CB Lee (Sidekick Squad series)
Held in AA07: Cosplayers, Ready your Swords! Mimi Chan, model, martial arts reference (Mulan), Christopher Leps, stunt performer (Pirates of the Caribbean, Daredevil)
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 10:10PM TheOneRing.net (TORn) staffers Clifford "Quickbeam" Broadway (host of TORn Tuesday), Josh "Elessar" Long (host of Collecting the Precious), Jon "Tookish" Ben-Asher (former associate editor for TORn), Hannah "Took" Greenwood (co-host of TORn Tuesday, associate staff at WETA Workshop), Kellie Rice (author K. M. Rice and Happy Hobbit), and Josh "Sarumann" Rubinstein (former host of TORn Bookclub) celebrate 20 years of talking Tolkien and all things Middle-earth. They will be discussing all the current known news and maybe a rumor or two, reminiscing about some of their biggest stories and events in the past, and laying out a schedule of some of their 20th anniversary events. The Tolkien movie has already hit theaters, but the Amazon Lord of the Rings (LOTR) series is full-steam ahead in preproduction and this panel's got some tantalizing news on that front. Bring your favorite stories about a TORn event or story they posted to discuss-they really want to focus on the community that TheOneRing.net has created these past 20 years. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Cathy "Garfeimao" Udovch (special events coordinator) moderates.
Saturday July 20, 2019 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 19, 04:48PM Love Midsommer? Mandy? Get Out? The Witch? The Invitation? The Babadook? It Follows? Some of the most knowledgeable and influential voices in horror today discuss the state of indie and studio horror film, as well as the rise of horror in television and streaming services, and give a sneak peek at the best to come this year, with exclusive footage from festival standouts including Little Monsters starring Lupita Nyong'o, The Lodge from Goodnight Mommy directors Severin Fiala and Veronica Franz, Daniel Isn’t Real starring Halloween (2018)’s Miles Robbins and Villains, starring Maika Monroe (It Follows, The Guest) and Bill Skarsgård (It, Castle Rock). This is the place to come to find out which upcoming horror flicks should be on your must-see list and discuss current trends in the horror genre. Panelists include Ryan Turek (VP of Development, Blumhouse), Mali Elfman (producer, Before I Wake, The Party's Just Beginning, co-founder of Fun Size Horror), Akela Cooper (writer/producer, American Horror Story, Luke Cage, The Nun 2) Gigi Saul Guerrero (writer/director, Hulu/Blumhouse’s Into The Dark), and Adam Egypt Mortimer (writer/director, Some Kind of Hate, Daniel Isn’t Real). Moderated by film critic Amy Nicholson (host, Halloween: Unmasked, Unspooled).
Saturday July 20, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
UPDATED: Sun, Jul 07, 05:12PM Love "Choose Your Own Adventure" genre video games? Find out more from the cast, writers, and directors behind some of the fan favorite multibranching games series ever made, as this panel dives into the writing, process, mo-cap, production, and memories along the way. Hear Chris Rebbert (The Walking Dead), Bryan Dechart and Amelia Rose Blaire (Detroit), Raoul Barbet (Life Is Strange), Ella Lentini (Until Dawn), and L. K. Shelley (Aggretsuko Moment) chat with moderator Jennie Kong (Summerland) about the future of this genre in games.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 05:49PM Spiritual Themes in Comics continues the always-lively discussion of spiritual themes in comics, television, and movies. This panel delves into how spirituality influences the entertainment industry and in turn impacts the culture's perception of spiritual influences. This is the 23rd year of the Spiritual Themes in Comics panel and panelists include Scott Mercano (Diablo Publishing), Travis Hanson (Beanleaf Press), B. Dave Walters (Vampire the Masquerade), Buzz Dixon (G.I. Joe), Hector Miray (Faith and Fandom), Goldie Chan (Forbes), and Kyle Keene (moderator).
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 05:36PM Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Kiki's Delivery Service ! This coming-of-age story follows Kiki, a young witch-in-training, to a new town where she delivers goods by broomstick and meets new friends. Join Her Universe and Hot Topic for Studio Ghibli trivia, prizes, and a special screening of this delightful adventure with guest host, social influencer Tessa Netting.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 05:30PM This year we look behind the curtain and see how collectibles get made by talking with the license owners of your favorite properties, the toy makers themselves, and the retail buyers that decide what you see on the shelf. We explore the relationship between the licensor, licensee and buyer so you can see how toys get made and into your collections. And as always, we’ll get some great anecdotes from the people on the inside. Come ask any burning questions you’ve ever had about the collectible business and be a fly on the wall as some of the top names in the industry sit down together, as they only do once a year at this event and talk toys. Daniel Pickett (ActionFigureInsider.com) leads the fun with a great line up of insiders including Dolly Ahluwalia (VP, Licensing and Business Development, Funko), Steven Anne (Category Manager – Toys, Walgreens), Jason Labowiz (President/Co-Founder, EntertainmentEarth.com), Jimmy Liu (Manager Global Brand Marketing, Mattel), Jeremy Padawer (Co-President, Wicked Cool Toys) and James Zahn (Senior Editor, The Toy Book, Pop Insider).
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:38PM Godzilla has been a destructive force of legal liability since 1954. Who is financially responsible for acts of Godzilla? Does the United States have a duty to defend Japan? And just who is the legal owner of Mothra's egg? Hear from this panel of attorneys including U.S. Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman, Monte Cooper (grand nephew of the creator of King Kong, Merian Cooper), Kathy Steinman (Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Diego), Bethany Bengfort (US Courts), and Joshua Gilliland (The Legal Geeks) as they wade into the depths of Godzilla's destructive legal issues over the last 65 years. Moderated by Matt Weinhold (Monster Party).
Saturday July 20, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:41PM Horror veterans Jocelin Donahue (The House of the Devil, Doctor Sleep), Alex Essoe (Doctor Sleep, Starry Eyes), Alaina Huffman (The Perfection, Supernatural), Heidi Honeycutt (Etheria Film Night), Mali Elfman (Before I Wake, The Party's Just Beginning), and Ruth Connell (Supernatural) lead a discussion of how horror roles can empower women by giving them the opportunity to be the hero of the story-or the villain. Moderated by John Marcotte (Heroic Girls).
Saturday July 20, 2019 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:49PM In its 22nd year, the Open Meeting of the CCAS is where Christian professionals in the entertainment and education fields discuss their faith and how it influences them in their professions, their decisions, and the creative process. Panelists will include Sergio Cariello (Action Bible), Carmi Greene (actress/talent agent), Hector Miray (Faith and Fandom), Luis Serrano (Sampson), Joe Queen (Geeky Guys and Gals 4 God), Mario DeMatteo (Bear Truth Collective), and Kyle Keene (moderator).
Sunday July 21, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 28DE
Held in PR 07: MERAKI is an LGBT+ comic book series. We are looking for talented illustrators and a digital colorist. If you are creative and have a passion for drawing/coloring sci-fi and fantasy, we are looking for you! Examples of highly detailed work that includes sequential samples is a PLUS. We are looking for an artist to bring our words to life with stunningly beautiful visuals. All portfolios will be considered, and we encourage females and the LGBT+ artists to apply. We look forward to meeting you!
Held in AA16: Pop Culture Hero Coalition SuperKids Mental Health Interactive Comic Team, including: Coalition Founders Chase Masterson (Star Trek, The Flash), Carrie Goldman (author: Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear), Dr. Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy, Dark Agents), Lora Innes (The Dreamer, Wynonna Earp), Thom Zahler (Love and Capes, Cupid's Arrows). When their schedule permits Joe Gatto, actor (Impractical Jokers), Pandora Boxx, actor (RuPaul's Drag Race)
Held in AA02: Voice Actors Ray Chase, actor (Noctis FFXV, Roy Fire Emblem), Max Mittelman, actor (Saitama One Punch Man, Ryuji Persona 5), Robbie Daymond, actor (Spiderman, Prompto FFXV)
Held in PR 02: Terrific Production is new publisher Fall 2019. We are staffed by former senior comic book professionals and we are looking for professional artists from film, animation, gaming, video-gaming to break into comic book work. You must have the drive, creativity and passion. We will also review serious non-professionals as our contribution to the Comic-con to help the next generation of artists. Those with the right stuff will be able to receive paid work assignments with Terrific. We are also offering opportunities for trainees that want a chance to help Terrific become a premiere independent publisher.
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 09:21PM DreamWorks Animation TV's Harvey Girls Forever! is back with a new season on Netflix, where the heroic trio of Audrey, Dot, and Lotta find more fun and hilarity on their block and beyond. To celebrate, showrunners Brendan Hay and Aliki Theofilopoulos, art director Peter Emmerich, director Adam Rosette, and cast members Stephanie Lemelin, Roger Craig Smith, and Jack Quaid will be answering your questions, talking about how they make the show, and what's coming next for the girls. That's right: they'll be showing some exclusive new clips!
Sunday July 21, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 6A
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 07:37PM Are you a comic fan who is also interested in anime and manga but don't really know how to dive in? These panelists are here to help. ComiXologist Taylor Morgan and Ivan Salazar ask an amazing panel of comics luminaries and tastemakers to recommend the best of manga past and present. These panelists include Deb Aoki (Anime News Network), Kel McDonald (The Stone King), Gabriela Downie (Looney Tunes Comics), and Chris Butcher (artistic director of The Toronto Comic Arts Festival). Tell them your favorite comic, movie, or TV show, and they'll give you a manga to match.
Sunday July 21, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:27PM Whether your X-Wing is chasing down a TIE fighter or you're whispering "dracarys" as your pet dragon turns your enemies to ash, it's undeniable that sci-fi and fantasy are linked. These forms of storytelling both do one thing: provide a way to imagine what could be. Hear from this panel of “wizards” as they discuss the subtle differences that separate sci-fi and fantasy or even if there truly is a difference at all. Featuring Geoff Mark (Serenity, The Orville), E. J. De la Pena (Jingle All The Way, Nobility), Geoff Thorne (Avengers: Black Panther's Quest, Librarians), Gillian Horvath (Sanctuary, Beauty and the Beast), Steven L. Sears (Xena, Stalag X), Ellen Dubin (Lexx, Skyrim), and moderator Joe Ochman (Naruto, Bones).
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:40PM In the second Adventure Zone graphic novel (adapted from the McElroy family's wildly popular D&D podcast), readers rejoin hero-adjacent sort-of-comrades-in-arms Taako, Magnus, and Merle on a wild careen through a D&D railroad murder mystery. This installment has a little of everything: a genius child detective, an axe-wielding professional wrestler, a surly wizard, cursed magical artifacts, and a pair of meat monsters. (You know, the usual things you find on a train.) Hear from co-creators of The Adventure Zone, Clint McElroy and Travis McElroy, as well as co-adapter and illustrator for the graphic novel, Carey Pietsch, to learn more about the Murder on the Rockport Limited. Moderated by Satine Phoenix (Sirens Show, Gilding Light).
Sunday July 21, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Held in AA07: Star Wars Toy Stories Raymond Montemayor, writer/director/producer, Jamie Costa, actor, Edwin Frank Ortiz, actor, David S. Dawson, actor, Maliya Montemayor, actor, Nora Montemayor, actor, Ronnah Montemayor, producer, Ronnie Ghazala, production assistant, Machelle Noel, producer
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 04:48PM This panel will be a spirited family discussion to determine which stories/characters/toys/activities are for girls and which are for boys. Professional educator Tony Bianca will stimulate conversation as Nancie Helders (18), Charlotte Herrick (10), and Alizarin Todd (9)speak from the heart, balanced by experienced debate moderator Laura Todd. Bring your questions and experiences to share.
Held in PR 06: Committed Comics is interested in seeing talent from all aspects of the creative process interested in entering the comic book industry. Traditional or digital work is welcome for review but please ensure there are sequential samples not just pin ups/cover samples. Please have a leave behind package (sample package) and review the submission guidelines on the Committed Comics website. Creator owned projects are encouraged.
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.)
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 10:30PM Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Firefly . . . it's a great time for those who love mystical, magical worlds. Bestselling and award-winning YA authors geek out over their favorite fandoms, discuss what's next now that Endgame and Game of Thrones are over, and chat about how a love of all things fandom translates into the world of YA lit! Panelists: Tricia Levenseller, author (Daughter of the Pirate King, Warrior of the Wild), Mary E. Pearson, author (The Kiss of Deception, Dance of Thieves), A. G. Howard, author (Roseblood, Stain), Mary Weber, author (To Best the Boys, The Evaporation of Sofi Snow), C. B. Lee, author (Not Your Sidekick, Seven Tears at High Tide).
Sunday July 21, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Held in AA09: From Between the Pages to On the Marquee Audrey Niffenegger (Bizarre Romance, The Time Traveler's Wife), Max Brallier (The Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade), Blake Crouch (Recursion)
Held in AA04: The RomCom Renaissance Panel Tessa Dare (The Governess Game), Jen DeLuca (Well Met), Christina Lauren (The Unhoneymooners), Alisha Rai (Hate to Want You) , Raphael Bob-Waksberg (Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory), Rebekah Weatherspoon (Rafe), Kate Spencer (The Dead Moms Club)
Held in AA09: 140-odd Years of Looking at the Future Greg Bear (HALO: Forerunner Saga), David Brin (Chasing Shadows: Visions of Our Coming Transparent World), Larry Niven (Man-Kzin Wars XV), Travis Langley, PhD (Black Panther Psychology, The Joker Psychology)
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 07:23PM Come see Todd McFarlane (president at Image Comics, creator of SPAWN) and surprise guests from the superstar creative teams of SPAWN #300 and #301! This inside look at the creation of these record-breaking issues will jumpstart the celebration as SPAWN becomes the longest-running, creator-owned comic book in the world. Plus, new art reveals, giveaways, and more.
Held in AA06: Fandom Meets YA Tricia Levenseller, author (Daughter of the Pirate King, Warrior of the Wild), Mary E. Pearson, author (The Kiss of Deception, Dance of Thieves), A.G. Howard, author (Roseblood, Stain), Mary Weber, author (To Best the Boys, The Evaporation of Sofi Snow), C.B. Lee, author (Not Your Sidekick, Seven Tears at High Tide)
UPDATED: Sun, Jul 07, 09:46PM John Semper, Jr. (Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Fox TV Animation), Kinitra Brooks (Searching for Sycorax: Black Women’s Hauntings of Contemporary Horror, 2017 Bram Stoker Award nominee), David Walker (Bitter Root, Image Comics and Legendary Pictures), Stanford Carpenter (Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival), and Jazmine Joyner (pop culture journalist, Rotten Tomatoes) discuss diversity, visibility, and inclusion in comics and popular culture, moderated by Aaron Grizzell (executive director of the NorcalMLK Foundation).
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 11:02PM Shelley Streeby (professor, UCSD, Imagining the Future of Climate Change: World-Making through Science Fiction and Activism) and Annalee Newitz (science fiction writer/journalist, Autonomous) will be joined by two teams of graduate students who imagined the future of the San Diego border region (and world beyond) through a yearlong program at UC San Diego using science fiction world-building techniques and interdisciplinary collaborations. Moderated by Patrick Coleman (assistant director, Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination, UCSD). The participants are Shelley Streeby, Annalee Newitz, Patrick Coleman, and Tyler Farnan (Team IntelGovNet), Courtney Geigle (Team IntelGovNet), Nathan Vieland (Team IntelGovNet), Jeanelle Horcasitas (Team Fronteras), Olivia Quintanilla (Team Fronteras), and Nima Rassooli (Team Fronteras).
Held in AA04: Shooting Clerks: The Kevin Smith Biopic Christopher Downie, writer/director (Get Greedo, Shooting Clerks), Brian O'Halloran, producer/actor (Clerks, Mallrats), Brett Murray, producer/actor (Get Greedo, Shooting Clerks), Ryan James, producer/editor (Shooting Clerks), Marilyn Ghigliotti, producer/actor (Clerks, Shooting Clerks), Jake Richardson, actor (Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks II), Nick Fehlinger, actor (Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back/Reboot), Matthew Postlethwaite, actor (Peaky Blinders, Shooting Clerks), Jay Booton, actor (Shooting Clerks), Stephanie Price, actor (Shooting Clerks), Dan Ballester, actor (Shooting Clerks), Toni Benedetti, actor (Shooting Clerks)
Held in PR 01: Smorgasbord Productions is a Hollywood animation studio currently recruiting Childrens Book Illustrators, Toy Package Designers, Flash animators, 2D character designers and storyboard artists. Will be reviewing demo reels as well as portfolios that demonstrate drawing skills. Comic book portfolios will be reviewed to a lesser extent. Clients include YouTube channels, Dreamworks TV and work for our own original series.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 07:00PM Whether it's tugging heartstrings in Always Be My Maybe, battling Tongs in the drug-infested streets of Warrior, or hunting down serial killers in Killing Eve, never have Asian faces and voices been so prominent in Western media. Join Racebending for our 9th annual discussion of all things Super Asian American, featuring Andrea Walter (Empty by Design), C.B. Lee (Not Your Sidekick), Wesley Chu (The Lives of Tao), Alyssa Wong (Overwatch), Jake Choi (Single Parents), and Vinny Chhiber (The Red Line).
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 16, 10:28PM Today’s fast-evolving video game industry produces some of the most immersive and fun experiences to date. But how do these studios know what they’re making is fun? Genese Davis (Omensight; The Holder's Dominion), Leanne Loombe (Riot Games), Eric Kieron Davis (Cloud Imperium Games), and Leah Hoyer (former VP of Creative at Telltale) will share insights about the creative design process and to just what lengths developers go to ensure their players are having fun. Just what brings it all together and to life?
Sunday July 21, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
UPDATED: Sat, Jul 20, 09:05PM For those who have attended the Comic-Con Talk Back in the past, the face of John Rogers is a familiar one. Outside of that spotlight, his years as the president of Comic-Con were marked by incredible growth for both the organization and the increasing social acceptance of popular arts fandom and culture. This year, to honor his memory, friends and colleagues will discuss his contributions to the organization and this field throughout the years. Panelists include Janet Tait, David Glanzer, Robin Donlan, Mark Stadler, Mark Yturralde, Maija Gates, and Eddie Ibrahim.
Sunday July 21, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 23ABC