EnglishConvention - SDCC 2020 : Discover the Friday panels
By Mulder, 10 july 2020
"Crazy" Talk: Mental Health, Pop Culture, and the Pandemic
Can pop culture help promote mental wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic, or is that just "crazy" talk? Heather Antos (senior editor, Valiant and Image), Bryan Edward Hill (DC Comics' Batman and The Outsiders, Netflix/DC Universe's Titans), Joseph Illidge (executive editor, Heavy Metal, Humanoids' MPLS Sound), and Patrick Tatopoulos (production designer, Batman v Superman, Zack Snyder's Justice League) join forensic psychiatrists Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., and Praveen Kambam, M.D., (Broadcast Thought, freelance contributors to The New York Times, Wired, The Hollywood Reporter) to discuss how pop culture fandom communities can help stave off social isolation and despair during this unprecedented public health crisis. The "'Crazy' Talk" crew will also discuss the state of mental health media representation and how a mental health/pop culture partnership can be a "win-win" for both the entertainment industry and people with mental illnesses. Moderated by attorney Jeff Trexler (The Comics Journal, The Beat).
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
Charlize Theron: Evolution of a Badass - An Action Hero Career Retrospective
Actress and producer Charlize Theron reflects on portraying over two decades of action heroes, from Æon Flux to The Old Guard's Andromache, Mad Max: Fury Road's Furiosa to Atomic Blonde's Lorraine Broughton. In a lengthy retrospective Q&A moderated by IGN's Terri Schwartz, Theron discusses the evolution of the modern female action hero, the roles that inspired her and what drives her to constantly push her limits with fight training.
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
Cosplay - the Spice of Life!!!
Catherine M. Fisher (award winning costumer and charity volunteer), Bob Mogg (Steampunk expert extraordinaire and fabricator), Loki Sanlok (international cosplayer), and Dan Moyer (cosplayer and children's charity volunteer) discuss getting started in the world of cosplaying and all the fun you can have while doing it. Join these talented panelists for this fun discussion as they cover a wide variety of topics and they'll show you that cosplay truly is the spice of life!
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
HBO Max: The Cartoon Network Studios Collection
HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios are excited to share with you a few highlights from their amazing collaboration. Featuring show creators Myke Chilian of Tig n' Seek, Stephen P. Neary of The Fungies, and Julia Pott of Summer Camp Island, we'll take a look into what makes these shows truly awesome. Hear from cast members, watch exclusive content and learn to draw a few of your favorite new friends. #ad
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
Howard Cruse: The Godfather of Queer Comics
Howard Cruse, widely recognized as the "godfather of queer comics," passed away on November 28th, 2019. He left behind a remarkable legacy as the creator of Gay Comix, Wendel, and Stuck Rubber Baby (back in print from First Second Books in a 25th Anniversary Edition). Howard Cruse not only broke open doors with his prodigious talent, but he held them open for those who came after him. Join Prism Comics and moderators Justin Hall (No Straight Lines, professor, California College of the Arts), Jennifer Camper (Juicy Mother, Queers & Comics Conference organizer) and Karen Green (curator for Comics and Cartoons at Columbia University) for three panels discussing Cruse's life and work featuring creators who worked with or knew Howard - Trina Robbins, Denis Kitchen, Roberta Gregory, Robert Triptow, Diane DiMassa, Robert Kirby, Ivan Velez Jr., Rupert Kinnard, Ajuan Mance, Steve MacIsaac, Tara Madison Avery, William O. Tyler, and Andy Mangels.
For more about Howard Cruse please visit http://www.howardcruse.com
For a historical tribute to Howard Cruse written by Andy Mangels please download the Comic-Con 2020 Souvenir Book.
Panelist Links
Tara Madison Avery - stackeddeckpress.com
Jennifer Camper - jennifercamper.com
Diane DiMassa - Facebook: Diane DiMassa Artist
Roberta Gregory - http://www.robertagregory.com
Justin Hall - justinhallawesomecomics.com
Rupert Kinnard, cartoonist - Facebook: Rupert Kinnard
Rob Kirby - robkirbycomics.com
Denis Kitchen - http://www.deniskitchen.com
Steve MacIsaac - stevemacisaac.com
Ajuan Mance - 8-rock.com
Andy Mangels - http://www.andymangels.com
Robert Triptow - https://roberttriptow.com
William O. Tyler - https://www.williamotyler.com
Ivan Velez Jr. - planetbronx.com
Prism Comics - https://www.prismcomics.org
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
Last Gasp: 50 Years of Publishing the Underground Part I The comics, moderated by Jon Cooke and mainly focused on the period 1970-1995
Ron Turner (founder and publisher, Last Gasp), George DiCaprio (Forbidden Knowledge, Greaser Comics), Robert Williams (Through Prehensile Eyes, Zap Comix), William Stout (Fantastic Worlds: The Art of William Stout), Mary Fleener (Billie the Bee, Weirdo), Jon B. Cooke (The Book of Weirdo), and Colin Turner (associate publisher, Last Gasp) discuss the early history of Last Gasp, from its founding in 1970 and through the rise of the underground comix movement. www.lastgasp.com
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
Lights, Camera, LGBTQI-dentity! Never Alone
YOU have the starring role in your own hero's journey--but the spotlight can be lonely. And Pop Culture Hero Coalition (@SuperheroIRL) stands united as you meet allies, mentors, and opposition along the way. If you're isolated and away from your usual support systems, connect with Ru Paul's Drag Race contestants Pandora Boxx, Jackie Cox, and Silky Nutmeg Ganache, who will bolster your identity with their hard-won stories of resilience--and explore our interactive comic book, Lights, Camera, LGBTQI-Identity! Never Alone, which features these Queens as mentors for LGBTQIA youth. We wanna "stand with you on the mountain" and celebrate your identity with multi-award winning vocal artist Darren Hayes (Savage Garden). And proclaim love & inclusion with iconic NOH8 Campaign Founders Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley. Featuring Lights, Camera, Identity! Never Alone artist Mr. Loki and author Raymond Litster, along with Coalition founder Chase Masterson (Star Trek: DS9, Doctor Who: Big Finish). "Pop Culture Hero Coalition is using Comic-Con's massive influence to spread its anti-bullying message." CBS News
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
Pixel Stories - Reimagining Video Game Narrative
Ever wanted to go behind-the-scenes on storytelling for games? Meet the industry's most innovative writers working on today's fan-favorite video games in this exclusive virtual Comic-Con panel! Take a closer look into their creative writing process, character development, world-creation, and production to hear how it's all done. Learn from Aaron Contreras (Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order), Clay Murphy (Control), Amelia Gray (Telling Lies), Jennie Kong (Sky) as they chat with moderator John Wie. (Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences) about their approach to narrative in blockbuster and indie games.
Follow the moderator and panelists: @Official_AIAS @jwie86 @AaronContreras @grayamelia @jenniekong @yourpalclay
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
Reclaiming Indigenous History and Culture Through Comics
For hundreds of years, the history of the indigenous peoples of the Americas has been told by everyone but themselves, by people who often diminished and distorted it, and even suppressed their cultures and languages. Thankfully, this situation is changing, with indigenous peoples increasingly reclaiming their history, languages, and cultures. Comics and such visual technologies as augmented and virtual reality are ideal tools being used to accomplish this. Join our panelists Johnny Bear Contreras (Kumeyaay, public artist), Kilma Lattin (Pala Band, founder of OurWorlds.io), and Chag Lowry (Yurok/Maidu/Achumawi, graphic novelist) as they discuss their projects to reclaim indigenous history and culture.
Johnny Bear Contreras - https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/feature/when-the-world-comes-to-life Kilma Lattin - https://ourworlds.io/about/ Chag Lowry - https://greatoakpress.com/news
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
The 2020 Black Panel The Mandalorian and His Many Gadgets
Daniel J. Glenn (podcast producer), Dr. Michael Dennin (science expert: ancient aliens, Star Wars tech), and Ben Siepser (bio-engineer) of the podcast Fascinating Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gear-Based Technologies explore the science behind the various tools Mando uses to secure his bounties. From tracking fobs and jetpacks, to wrist rockets and flamethrowers, they will examine the most well-equipped bounty hunter in the galaxy.
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
DC@Home Day One
Whether its Batman's final showdown with The Joker, Wonder Woman taking on new adventures, or the Man of Steel taking facing threats from Metropolis and across the cosmos, DC is the place to be for the best storytellers lending their talents to the World's Greatest Super Heroes! Don't miss your chance to hear first-hand from these comic book legends in the making as they give you the inside scoop on what's in store for Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and other DC heroes and villains!DC talent to appear: Vita Ayala, Morgan Beem, Brian Michael Bendis, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Grace Ellis, Mitch Gerads, Clayton Henry, Mikel Janin, Tom King, Jim Lee, Ryan Sook, Maggie Stiefvater, Mariko Tamaki, Tom Taylor, Ram V, and Brittney Williams.
Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
Blade Runner Comic Panel
Return to the original world of Blade Runner 2019 with Titan's latest bestselling comic series! Hear from the awesome co-writer Mike Johnson (Supergirl) and director of Alcon publishing Jeff Connor, along with editor David Leach. Listen in as they discuss adapting this critically acclaimed world to the comic platform, while expanding the canon of this beloved franchise!
https://linktr.ee/TitanPanels
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Decoding the Kirby/Lee Dynamic
For over half a century, the relationship between Jack Kirby and Stan Lee that resulted in the creation of the Marvel Silver Age has been one of the most contentious issues in comics scholarship, with economic and legal consequences echoing down to the present day. In this panel, two recent biographers of Stan Lee--Danny Fingeroth (A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee) and Abraham Riesman (True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee) join comics historian/writer Fred Van Lente (The Comic-Book History of Comics) and playwright Crystal Skillman (King Kirby) to explore pivotal moments in Lee and Kirby's shared history and attempt to shed more light on the complicated dynamic that produced some of the greatest characters in comics--and some of the bitterest recriminations. Rob Salkowitz (Forbes, Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture) moderates.
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Entertainment is Female: a Conversation with Hollywood Executives
From the companies that brought you Transformers, the LEGO movies, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Walking Dead, Lumberjanes, and Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker, women executives discuss how they are pushing for female representation in Hollywood while adapting comics and games to the big screen. Moderator Tiffany Smith (actress and presenter), along with panelists Jeannette Francis (Bad Robot), Mette Norkjaer (BOOM! Studios), Grey Cusack (Entertainment One), Aubrey Lee (Lord Miller), Nikki Baida (Lord Miller), and Sam Crawley (Skybound Entertainment) will partake in a talk about the film and television industry.
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios: Adventure Time: Distant Lands
C'mon grab your friends for a special return to the Land of Ooo and beyond with Adventure Time: Distant Lands. Based on the animated series Adventure Time by show creator Pendleton Ward and executive producer Adam Muto, these four specials explore the unseen corners of the world with both familiar and exciting brand-new characters. Join moderator Michaela Dietz, Amethyst from Steven Universe, as she shares all of the ba-nay-nay details about the BMO special from Adam Muto (executive producer), Glory Curda (Y5), Olivia Olson (Marceline), and Niki Yang (BMO). Plus, stick around for a righteous sneak peek of the second special, Obsidian. It's gonna be so spice! #ad
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hot Wheels: Designing Fans' Exclusives
The team behind the #1-selling toy in world is back to bring you the latest & greatest in Hot Wheels vehicle design for this year's Comic-Con@Home virtual event! Moderated by Mattel's Molly Hampton (global marketing manager), this panel will feature three key Hot Wheels designers Bryan Benedict (senior manager, vehicles product design), Chris Colangelo (manager, vehicles product design), and Sam Kok (key lead designer, vehicles packaging) as they give you a behind the scenes look at the 2020 Mattel Creations Hot Wheels exclusives for Comic-Con@Home, release never-before-seen product sneaks and answer fans' most important questions.
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Make Your Own Felted Friends!
Hosts of In Quest of Geek (Alix Catherine, Cole Garrison, and Jason Patrick Galit) hold an arts-and-crafts panel that adds a new activity for sheltering-in-place! Along with the cast of Perception Studio (Art Vega, Ryan Keiser, Willow, and Cucumber), families can learn how to make their own "felted friends" (puppets) with crafts already around the house. A discussion about puppetry and performance art is included between crafting as well! @inquestofgeek @perceptstudio
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing
Marvel editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski breaks down all the latest and greatest coming from the House of Ideas with some of Marvel's most epic creators! Tom Brevoort, Al Ewing, and Dan Slott will dive into the cosmic calamity coming to Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the pages of Empyre! An army is gathering in the latest X-Men crossover event, X of Swords, and Jordan White, Tini Howard, and Gerry Duggan have all the juicy details! Nick Lowe, Nick Spencer, and Mark Bagley will discuss the landmark Amazing Spider-Man #850 ushering in the return of the Green Goblin! Plus Nick Lowe rejoins the panel to discuss the return of the classic Marvel character, Werewolf by Night, with creators Taboo and Ben Jackendoff! Be there, True Believers!
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Raina and Robin in Conversation
Two top children's graphic novelists, Raina Telgemeier (author and illustrator, Guts) and Robin Ha (author and illustrator, Almost American Girl), discuss the art of creating graphic novel memoir, draw on camera, and take questions from their fans.
Star Wars Audiobooks: Doctor Aphra
Get the inside scoop on the newest Star Wars Audiobook Original, Doctor Aphra, from inception to the incredible finished product performed by a full cast. You'll hear from audiobook narrators Marc Thompson and Emily Woo Zeller, author Sarah Kuhn, and Del Rey editor Elizabeth Schaefer as they discuss this adaptation of the critically acclaimed Marvel comics series where Dr. Aphra teams up with Darth Vader, in a conversation moderated by audiobook producer Nick Martorelli.
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Think big ! https://youtu.be/PGlA7WCpjCE
Harley Salbacka, rep at Humanoids (former educator) discusses the role young-reader graphic novels play in education and libraries along with graphic novel librarian, Tina Lorena.
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
TragiComics
Tom Gauld (Department of Mind-Blowing Theories), Simon Hanselmann (Bad Gateway), John Pham (J & K), Walter Scott (Wendy, Master of Art), and Rikke Villadsen (Cowboy) tackle complex subjects--and they are funny doing it! These five cartoonists speak to Graeme McMillan (The Hollywood Reporter) about how they use humor to process and respond to the difficulties and oddities of life.
Tom Gauld - https://bookshop.org/books/department-of-mind-blowing-theories/9781770463752
Simon Hanselmann - https://www.fantagraphics.com/bad-gateway/
John Pham - https://www.fantagraphics.com/jk/
Walter Scott - https://bookshop.org/books/wendy-master-of-art/9781770463998
Rikke Villadsen - https://www.fantagraphics.com/cowboy/
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Vikings: Celebrating 6 Seasons of The Series
Michael Hirst, Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Alex Ludwig, Clive Standen, and Jordan Patrick Smith will discuss their favorite moments from the past six and a half seasons, favorite fan interactions, and what makes Vikings so extraordinary. The panel will be moderated by Kate Hahn, senior writer, TV Guide magazine.
Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
AMC's Fear the Walking Dead
Fear the Walking Dead will present a panel for the series' upcoming sixth season, premiering later this year. Moderated by Chris Hardwick, the panel will feature TWDU chief content officer Scott M. Gimple, showrunners and executive producers Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg, and cast members Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo, Danay Garcia, Karen David, Jenna Elfman, and Rubén Blades. Season six of Fear the Walking Dead explores what has become of the unlikely family once united by a mission to help those in need. After being torn apart by Virginia (Colby Minifie) and her Pioneers, the group is now dispersed across her far-reaching settlements. Morgan's (James) last message at the end of season five implored the group to "Just Live" and this season we'll see what that means to each of them. Some will find the stability and opportunity within Virginia's communities to be intriguing, some will sink into darkness, while others will fight back against what has been forced upon them. Life behind Virginia's walls will test each and every one of them in different ways, forcing them to define who they are in this new world.
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Collider: Quibi's Don't Look Deeper Panel
Don Cheadle, Emily Mortimer, breakout star Helena Howard, director Catherine Hardwicke, and co-creator Jeffrey Lieber discuss bringing the sci-fi thriller Don't Look Deeper to life for Quibi. Moderated by Collider's Perri Nemiroff.
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes with Undiscovered Country
Scott Snyder, Charles Soule, and Giuseppe Camuncoli reveal the secrets behind the Eisner Award-nominated, chart-topping series out from Image Comics, Undiscovered Country. Listen in as they share their story about the making of the series, anecdotes about the first story arc's creative process, and hints at what's to come. Moderated by series editor Will Dennis.
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios: Infinity Train
The mysterious and compelling fan-favorite series from Cartoon Network Studios and HBO MAX pulls in for a triumphant return to Comic-Con this year. Climb aboard and join Owen Dennis (series creator), Madeline Queripel (supervising director), and show writers Alex Horab, Lindsay Katai, and Justin Michael as they look back on Books One and Two and reveal a sneak peek of Book Three only on HBO Max. #ad
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
History Goes Graphic
Authors behind graphic adaptations of cultural pasttimes, historical figures, social justice movements, and autobiographies discuss their process. How does one adapt "real life" into a comic format? How is it different from fiction? In what way must art stick to (or differ from) "authenticity"? Featuring Fred Van Lente (The Comic Book Story of Basketball), Tom Scioli (Jack Kirby), David F. Walker (The Life of Frederick Douglass), Mikki Kendall (Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists), and Malaka Gharib (I Was Their American Dream), moderated by Ten Speed Press associate editorial director Kaitlin Ketchum.
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Some of the biggest and best Star Wars authors talk about some of their exciting new projects set in a galaxy far, far away. Featuring Timothy Zahn, Alex Segura, Justina Ireland, George Mann, Preeti Chhibber, Tom Angleberger, Rebecca Roanhorse, Greg Pak, and Alyssa Wong. Moderated by This Week In Star Wars host Kristin Baver and Lucasfilm Publishing senior editor Robert Simpson.
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Undiscovered Art of Jack Kirby: Architect
Barry Ira Geller (Jack Kirby co-designer, Science Fiction Land, Lord of Light), discusses the discovery of the secret visual language inherent within all the Lord of Light architectural work created by Jack Kirby in 1978--part of which is its expression and adaptation into all forms of Media--with Mike Royer (Jack's favorite inker and Disney guru), Tom Kraft (president of the Jack Kirby Museum), and Wally Anne Marie Wharton, model painter and colorist for Lord of Light.
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
TOKYOPOP: Manga for Everyone
Kae Winters (marketing), Stu Levy (CEO and founder), Lena Atanassova (editor), and Janae Young (editor) discuss TOKYOPOP's latest manga lineup with titles for kids, teens, adults and ongoing initiatives to highlight LGBTQ+ stories and titles by women and people of color.
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zombies and Coronavirus: Planning for the Next BIg Outbreak
Ever wonder how we can translate what we've learned from our recent pandemic challenges into dealing with the next unknown, even the zombie apocalypse? Join author Max Brooks (World War Z, The Zombie Survival Guide, Devolution), biodefense experts Dr. Greg Koblentz (George Mason University), Dr. Gigi Gronvall (Johns Hopkins University), Dr. Shanna Ratnesar-Shumate (University of Nebraska Medical Center) and Dr. Jarod Hanson (USAMRIID and University of Maryland Medical Center) and moderator Justin Hurt (Comic-Con Today assistant editor) for an engaging and entertaining discussion of how we could prepare for what comes next in the realm of infectious disease.
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Thought Bubble & Comic-Con@Home: Tula Lotay in Conversation
Comic-Con International's Laura Jones (operations and programming coordinator) interviews Lisa Wood aka artist Tula Lotay (Supreme Blue Rose, The Wicked + The Divine, All Star Batman) and founder of Thought Bubble, a comic convention in the UK. Lisa will talk about how she got started in the industry, how and why she created Thought Bubble, and how Thought Bubble and Comic-Con International are teaming up on their educational and outreach programs to bring comics to a new and diverse audience.
Friday July 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Spotlight on Darcie Little Badger
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Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 1:00pm
AMC's The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead will make its 11th San Diego Comic-Con appearance with a panel spotlighting "A Certain Doom, " which will air as a standalone episode later this year. Moderated by Chris Hardwick (Talking Dead), the panel will feature TWDU chief content officer Scott M. Gimple, showrunner and executive producer Angela Kang, executive producer Greg Nicotero, who directed the episode, and cast members Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Josh McDermitt, Seth Gilliam, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, and Paola Lazaro. In The Walking Dead episode 1016, "A Certain Doom, " Beta engages the final battle of the Whisperer War.
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
From Idea to Hired: Books, TV, Film, and Comics
Agents, managers, and book editors come together to answer questions about how to take your writing career from the blank page to sold. They'll answer questions about writing the breakout project, getting representation, what it takes to sell a book to film, industry scoop, and more. Moderated by Nathan Bransford (author of How to Write a Novel), this year's panel features Quressa Robinson (Nelson Literary Agency), Holly Root (Root Literary Agency), DongWon Song (Howard Morhaim Literary Agency), and Lars Theriot (Industry Entertainment).
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harryhausen100: Into the Ray Harryhausen Archive
2020 marks what would have been legendary animator Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday. To mark this occasion, the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation present an exclusive look into the incredible collection which was gathered over a lifetime of creativity. Join Ray's daughter Vanessa Harryhausen (foundation trustee), John Walsh (foundation trustee), and Connor Heaney (collections manager) for a chance to get close to some of Ray's most iconic creations, as the three share memories and secrets from the archive, celebrating a century of cinema magic. https://www.rayharryhausen.com
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
IDW: Draw a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle!
TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles writer and artist Sophie Campbell, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles artist Chad Thomas bring the turtles to life demonstrate how to draw everyone's favorite ninja turtles while discussing the IDW TMNT comics with moderator Caleb Goellner (journalist, author, writer).
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LMGI - Hollywood Location Scouts
They found Winterfell in Ireland, Skull Island in Vietnam, Hogwarts in England, and Wakanda in South Africa. Working alongside directors and production designers, location scouts are the visual artists who bring forth every place that you see on the screen. Six location scouts, members of the Location Managers Guild International will discuss the creative and logistical aspects of their jobs and relate some exciting anecdotes. Moderator John Rakich (Shadowhunters, The October Faction) hosts panelists Jen Farris (Constantine, Game Night), Jeff Hunter (Star Trek: Picard, The Last Ship), James Lin (Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Endgame), Emma Pill (Blade Runner 2049, 1917), and Asha Sharma (Guardians of the Galaxy, Ready Player One).
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Make Mine Marvel: Bringing Back Marvel Classics for Today's Readers
Mark Evanier (comic book writer and historian), Lauren Bisom (Marvel entertainment editor), Russell Busse (Abrams senior editor, licensing and entertainment) gather for a discussion moderated by Charles Kochman (Abrams ComicArts editorial director) about the legacy of classic Marvel Comics, and how new books for readers of all ages are bringing classic comic art, characters, and storylines to a new generation. The group will discuss exciting new titles including My Mighty Marvel First Books: The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America, a series of collectible board books that introduce the world's greatest heroes as drawn by the world's greatest creators, the Marvel Classic Sticker Book, featuring over 250 vintage stickers and 5 pull-out posters, as well as Marvel Comics Mini-Books, a collectible box set featuring history and facsimiles of Marvel's smallest comic books and which Evanier contributed to, all published by Abrams Books and available this summer. The panel will also include a sneak peek at Marvel Value Stamps: A Visual History written by comics legend and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas and releasing this fall.
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mattel Creations: Designing Pop Culture
Mattel's Richard Dickson (president) and moderator Chris Down (chief design officer) discuss the behind-the-scenes process of what goes into designing iconic toys for today's pop-culture fans while introducing the world to the all-new platform, Mattel Creations. The Q&A panel will feature Mattel designers and creatives from dynamic brands including Disney and Pixar's Toy Story, Universal's Jurassic Park, Microsoft's Halo, WWE and Lucasfilm's Star Wars, to examine the collaborative journey that goes into creating Con exclusives, toys and art inspired by 75 years of Mattel pop-culture influence.
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy
Dark Horse Comics, Abrams Books, and Nickelodeon are thrilled to treat fans to a panel worthy of the Avatar! Join Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra creators and writers, Michael DiMartino, Faith Erin Hicks, F.C. Yee, and Gene Luen Yang for a further exploration of the beloved world as it has grown and changed since the animated series has ended.
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
[adult swim] YOLO: Crystal Fantasy
Travel to Wollongong, Australia with the cast and crew of Adult Swim's newest animated comedy YOLO: Crystal Fantasy. Show creator Michael Cusack is joined by writer/actor Tod Manojlovic and actress Sarah Bishop. Moderated by Zach White who is just happy to be there. YOLO: Crystal Fantasy premieres August 9 on Adult Swim. The first episode is available to watch now online!
Watch the first episode of YOLO: Crystal Fantasy on July 23rd on adultswim.com! http://adultswim.com/videos/yolo-crystal-fantasy/maddisons-birthday-party
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
AMC's The Walking Dead: World Beyond
The Walking Dead: World Beyond makes its Comic-Con International debut as the third series in wildly successful The Walking Dead Universe. Moderated by Chris Hardwick, the series' panel will feature TWDU chief content officer Scott M. Gimple, showrunner and executive producer Matt Negrete and cast members Aliyah Royale, Alexa Mansour, Hal Cumpston, Nicholas Cantu, Nico Tortorella, Julia Ormond, and Joe Holt. The Walking Dead: World Beyond delves into a new mythology and story that follows the first generation raised in a surviving civilization of the post-apocalyptic world. Two sisters along with two friends leave a place of safety and comfort to brave dangers, known and unknown, living and undead on an important quest. Pursued by those who wish to protect them and those who wish to harm them, a tale of growing up and transformation unfurls across dangerous terrain, challenging everything they know about the world, themselves and each other. Some will become heroes. Some will become villains. But all of them will find the truths they seek.
Friday July 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Entertainment Weekly: Brave Warriors
EW's laugh-filled conversation among several of today's male heroes including Joseph Morgan (Brave New World), Aasif Mandvi (Evil), Jocko Sims (New Amsterdam), Henry Ian Cusick (MacGyver), and Michael Mando (Better Call Saul) who will discuss the thrill of playing iconic characters, their sometimes awkward encounters with fans, and the highs (and lows!) of a career in Hollywood.
Friday July 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
GirlsDrawinGirls: Industry Professional Women Artists in Quarantine: Balancing work, art, homeschooling, and life
GirlsDrawinGirls founder Melody Severns, The Simpsons director Debbie Bruce Mahan, Disney Television Animation artist Sherry DeLorme, and other industry professional women artists address working from home during a pandemic and all the challenges they've faced with staying productive in the ever changing world that is the year 2020.
Friday July 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
I Am Not Okay with This - From the Page to the Screen!
Cartoonist Charles Forsman (I Am Not Okay With This, The End of the F***ing World), director Jonathan Entwistle (I Am Not Okay With This, The End of the F***ing World), and actor Wyatt Oleff (It, I Am Not Okay With This) trace the evolution of the critically-acclaimed Netflix series I Am Not Okay With This back to its beginnings as an original graphic novel! Moderated by the book's editor and Fantagraphics associate publisher, Eric Reynolds.
Friday July 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Real Weird Science Alive and At Home!
Members of Los Angeles-based group Captured Aural Phantasy Theater (CAPT), working with legendary publisher EC Comics and the EC Fan Addicts Thommy and Josh Burns, dissect the real science in famous Weird Science comics from the 50's. Entomologist Lisa Gonzalez joins a discussion led by Ben Dickow of CAPT and an LA science museum about the gruesome real life habits of bugs featured in the comics. Learn something! And check out the debut of the group's CAPTivity, their unique, quarantine-friendly performance series that brings comics to life--at home!
Friday July 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Psychology of Star Trek vs. Star Wars
Back by popular demand, the Trek vs Wars discussion returns to Comic-Con in Episode VI, with examinations of Discovery, Picard, and, of course, Rise of Skywalker! Designed to engage the audience in a healthy--but fun--debate, this panel explores meaningful topics of psychology prominent in Star Trek & Star Wars. Who's more emotionally intelligent, Picard or Luke? How do hero characters Rey and Burnham show us healthy coping and self-care? And what's the importance of legacy when it comes to saving the universe? Join pop culture psychologists Dr. Drea Letamendi (Lattes with Leia) and Dr. Ali Mattu (The Psych Show) as they enlist the persuasive viewpoints of special guests Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Enterprise), and Jennifer Muro (Star Wars: Forces of Destiny). Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions).
Friday July 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
UnMasked: Rhapsody PR's Behind-the-Music panel
Music creatives Sean Callery (Homeland), Jeff Russo (Star Trek: Picard), Maggie Phillips (Fargo), Torin Borrowdale (Locke & Key), Amanda Jones (Twenties), and Nathaniel Blume (Prodigal Son) reveal the secrets behind creating music for TV's most groundbreaking and thrilling programs. Moderated by actress Mary Chieffo (Star Trek: Discovery).
Your Secret Weapon: How Friendship Saves the Day
Our favorite heroes and heroines can always count on their best friends. No matter how powerful their foes might be, friendship always saves the day. Join this panel of talented authors as they discuss the importance of crafting these invincible relationships--and the challenges that test them. Aliza Layne (Beetle & the Hollowbones), Ari North (Always Human), Christina Soontornvat (A Wish in the Dark), Margot Harrison (The Glare), Naomi Novik (A Deadly Education), Victoria Ying (City of Secrets), and Max Brallier (Last Kids on Earth: June's Wild Flight) in friendly conversation with Maryelizabeth Yturralde.
Aliza Layne AlizaLayne.com beetlebones.net. Twitter: @alizabees Instagram: @alizalayne
Ari North Ari's Twitter: @walking_north Ari's Instagram: @walkingnorth
Christina Soontornvat soontornvat.com Twitter: @soontornvat
Margot Harrison Instagram @MargotFHarrison Twitter @MargotFHarrison
Naomi Novik Instagram @naominovik Twitter at @naominovik
Max Brallier http://www.maxbrallier.com/
Victoria Ying Instagram at @victoriaying Twitter at @victoriaying
Mysterious Galaxy books page: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/comic-con-home-friendship-saves
Friday July 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
[adult swim] 12oz Mouse
It's cast & crew of lo-fi favorite Adult Swim show,12oz Mouse. Panelists include show-creator Matt Maiellaro as well as voice actors Mary Spender, Ned Hastings, and Paul Painter, editor John Brestan and producer-animator Nicholas Ingkatanuwat. Moderated by Max Simonet. 12oz Mouse premieres July 20 on Adult Swim. Watch the first episode of the new season of 12oz Mouse now!https://www.adultswim.com/videos/12-oz-mouse
Friday July 24, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Look at Hulu's Helstrom
Talk about some family drama! Join Helstrom showrunner Paul Zbyszewski and cast--Tom Austen, Sydney Lemmon, Elizabeth Marvel, Robert Wisdom, Ariana Guerra, June Carryl, and Alain Uy--for one hell of a sneak-peek look and conversation around bringing this terror-filled comic to life as Hulu's next horror series. Moderated by IGN's Laura Prudom.
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Galaxy Grrls, or the Female and Non-Binary Authors who Bridge the new Frontier of Space Fiction
Authors Nicky Drayden (Escaping Exodus), Marina Lostetter (Noumenon Ultra), Jessie Mihalik (Chaos Reigning), Valerie Valdes (Chilling Effect), and K.B. Wagers (A Pale Light in the Black) eye the history of space fiction through an entirely new lens. This panel is focused on the legacy of female and non-binary writers who came before, and the trailblazing of modern authors who are re-defining sex, gender, and society against the tapestry of the stars.
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get It On the Table: Designing Your Tabletop Game
Come hear advice from veterans in the Tabletop Industry on how to design games, game design theory, where game design is headed and what kinds of games people are making. Learn about game design in 2020 and what games are moving the industry forward. Panelists include Eric Lang (game director at CMON), Emerson Matsuuchi (game designer at Nazca Games), Kathleen Mercury (game designer), Sen-Foong Lim (game designer at Bamboozle Brothers), and Elisa Teague (freelance game designer, designer for Dungeons & Dragons).
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HBO MAX: Adult Animation Panel https://youtu.be/WKM5J3KDA4o
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermes Press and Gothic Comics in America
The panel, moderated by publisher Daniel Herman (Silver Age the Second Generation of Comic Book Artists), will feature Kaz Windness (Mother Goth Rhymes), who will talk about her new book, If UR Stabby, which focuses on a grumpy unicorn whose name is indicative of what he does to people who irritate him; Bill Holbrook (On the Fast Track) and H.H. Glynn, who will talk about their new graphic novel, Dethany and the Other Clique, exploring middle school life and how to be yourself even in a clique; and Molly Mercier, whose new book, The Lazy Goth: Method How to Alienate Friends and Avoid People, is a collection of comic strips exploring the adventures and misadventures of a Goth in her day to day life. The panel will feature artwork from each of these titles discussed by its creators.
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Latin American Horror Cinema 2: Sometimes They Come Back
Once again you can join some of Latin America's hottest horror directors to discuss how they can bring a new brand of fear to the USA screens. Alejandro Brugués (director, Juan of the Dead), Issa López (director, Tigers Are Not Afraid), Demián Rugna (director, Terrified), Isaac Ezban (director, The Incident), and Gigi Saul Guerrero (director, Culture Shock). Moderated by Sebastian Fink.
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Observational Drawing by Controlling Angles
Wei Xu, Ph.D. (artist, mathematician, computer scientist, author) will talk about how to construct shapes by controlling angles instead of distances. This observational drawing process takes advantage of geometry principles and computer graphics techniques to dramatically reduce drawing complexity. A demo is provided.
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Peacock Original Series: The Capture
With the emergence of video surveillance and facial recognition, The Capture unveils a troubling world of fake news and the extraordinary power of intelligence services. To celebrate the premiere, the cast and creators will come together to discuss what could happen when seeing is deceiving and technological capabilities are abused. Go behind the scenes with executive producers Ben Chanan (The Missing, The People Next Door), Rosie Alison (Paddington 2, The Light Between Oceans) and series stars, Holliday Grainger (Strike, Patrick Melrose), Callum Turner (War & Peace, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Hand of God), Laura Haddock (Transformers: The Last Knight, Guardians of the Galaxy), and Famke Janssen (X-Men, Taken). The Capture will be streaming exclusively on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, on July 15.
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Reimagining Mandrake The Magician with Erica SchultzE
Writer Erica Schultz (Marvel's Daredevil and M3) and Tea Fougner (editorial director for comics for King Features Syndicate) offer a sneak peek at Legacy of Mandrake the Magician, an all-new comic series from King Features, Red 5 Comics, and StoneBot Studios. Together the duo will discuss the history of Mandrake the Magician and how Erica drew inspiration from the original 1930s comic strip to develop brand new characters and a modern version of Mandrake's world.
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Annual Jack Kirby Tribute Panel
Every year, former Kirby assistant Mark Evanier hosts a gathering of fans of the man some call "The King of the Comics" and his vast, persistent impact on not only comic books but related fields, as well. This year, Mark and John Morrow (publisher of The Jack Kirby Collector) discuss all this with master artist Alex Ross who discusses the influence Kirby had on his work.
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Vortex opens AGAIN- Vortex 2.0 launches Storm King Comics
John Carpenter is known for his summer blockbusters and this one comes in comic book form. Storm King Comics' John Carpenter's Tales of Science Fiction: Vortex 2:0 is the sequel to the original storyline and this panel lets you hear in-depth from the entire creative team as to the process of launching this new series. Panelists include Sandy King Carpenter (CEO, editor), Tim Bradstreet (cover artist), Mike Sizemore (writer), Dave Kennedy (artist), Pete Kennedy (color artist), Janice Chiang (letterer), Sean Sobczak (project manager), and moderator Lys Galati.
www.stormkingcomics.com
Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom into Xadia: The Dragon Prince
The creators and voice actors of The Dragon Prince celebrate the saga so far, perform some behind-the-scenes skits, give a sneak peek of upcoming books, and answer fans' burning questions submittedd via social media. Participants include Aaron Ehasz (co-creator), Justin Richmond (co-creator), Paula Burrows (Rayla), Jack De Sena (Callum), Sasha Rojen (Ezran), Erik Todd Dellums (Aaravos), Racquel Belmonte (Claudia), Jesse Inocalla (Soren), and Jason Simpson (Viren).
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Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bob's Burgers
The Emmy Award-winning animated FOX series Bob's Burgers invites fans into their homes for a virtual panel with all of the laughs and surprises they generally bring to the Indigo Ballroom. Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard will break news about the upcoming season, and the always entertaining cast including H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and Larry Murphy will have you howling with laughter with never-before-seen footage, followed by a lively panel discussion and fan Q&A.
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Comic-Con: Robert Kirkman at Home
Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Fire Power) shares his latest projects and answers your questions!
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crossing Swords
From the producers of Robot Chicken, Hulu Original Crossing Swords centers on good-hearted hero wannabe Patrick who lands his dream job as a squire, only to learn the royal castle is a corrupt hornet's nest of horny monarchs, crooks and charlatans. War, murder, full frontal nudity--who knew brightly colored peg people led such exciting lives? Moderated by award-winning film critic Scott Mantz, Crossing Swords creators John Harvatine IV and Tom Root are joined by cast members Adam Ray ("Ruben"), Tara Strong ("Coral"), Seth Green ("Blinkerquartz"), Alanna Ubach ("Queen Tulip"), Adam Pally ("Broth"), and Yvette Nicole Brown ("Sgt. Meghan") to discuss the new adult animated series and give attendees an idea of what to expect for Season 2.
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Authors
NY Times bestsellers Peter Clines (Ex-Heroes), Fonda Lee (Zeroboxer), and Kiersten White (Bright We Burn) will answer questions about writing fantasy and science fiction novels. Moderated by Henry Herz (2 Pirates + 1 Robot).
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
How to Make a Comic From Start to Finish
Wanna learn how to make a comic? Where to start? How panels work? What does one letter with? Does it need to be in color? And much, much more! Acclaimed industry pro Brian Haberlin (Spawn, Witchblade, Sonata, The Marked) will take you through the process using his Image Comics creations as examples and will touch on the whole process from soup to nuts!
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Legendary Spawn Creator Todd McFarlane Talks Toys, Comics, and More!
Host Jim Viscardi, executive editor of Comicbook.com and Todd McFarlane, Spawn and Venom creator, McFarlane Toys' CEO and president of Image Comics, talk about all your favorite geekdom things. McFarlane gives fans a sneak peek into the future of upcoming toys, comics, and what's on his entertainment horizon.
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Remote Real-Time: The Age of Virtual Production
Meet the pioneering team from Halon Entertainment (The Mandalorian, The Batman, Logan, Ford v Ferrari, Borderlands 3, God of War, and the soon to be released, Free Guy) as their executive and creatives discuss virtual production, the impact of COVID-19, and the challenges of transitioning to a completely remote workforce, as well as how Hollywood can proceed with production during the pandemic utilizing real-time workflows.
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sinless, Fearless, Ruthless - A look at science and social science in a YA sci-fi book
Imagine a world where your looks depend on "being good" and adhering to social norms and morality. That is the premise of Sarah Tarkoff's new Young Adult book series Eye of the Beholder. The book's young heroine is part of a future where all countries in the world are governed by a new religion. A future where not following the doctrine and the morality of the religion has physical implications. Could there really be a higher being so powerful or are there other powers at play? Join the Fleet Science Center, author Sarah Tarkoff and scientists, as they discuss the story, the science and the social science behind the Eye of the Beholder Trilogy.
Panelists are:
Andrea Decker--Fleet Science Center, Moderator.
Nicole Henniger--PhD and assistant professor in the department of counseling & psychology at the Tennessee Tech University.
Amy Lawton--PhD candidate, Department of Sociology at University of Connecticut.
Samantha Russman--PhD student at the Jacobs Engineering School at UC San Diego.
Sarah Tarkoff--author of the new YA sci-fi series Eye of the Bolder and writer for TV shows, such as Arrow and Witches of East End, just to name a few.
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Nacelle Company: Pop-Culture Under Quarantine
Brian Volk-Weiss (Nacelle Co. CEO), Richard Mayerik (Nacelle Co. producer), Victoria Bennett aka Bevin (vlogger), and David Vonner (toy designer) join Robin Henry (writer) for a lively and engaging discussion on creating new content during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hear the all latest about the new series A Toy Store Near You (Amazon Prime) and more!
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vampirella 50th Anniversary Finale
Dynamite joins current Vampirella writers and artists Christopher Priest (Black Panther), Tom Sniegoski (Punisher), Lucio Parrillo, Meghan Hetrick, and editor Matt Idelson to discuss the timeless appeal of the character, current storylines, and tease the future.
https://www.dynamite.com/
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
VIZ: A Haunting Conversation with Junji Ito
From the depths of your nightmares to your screen, VIZ and Comic-Con conjure Junji Ito. Junji Ito is the master of horror manga, the Eisner-winning creator of Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection and creator of Uzumaki, an upcoming anime from Production I.G. on Adult Swim, among countless other terrors. Join us in a creepy conversation across the Pacific to dig into the depths of his brain and pull out the answers everyone's been waiting for.
Please check out Junji Ito's Frankenstein here: bit.ly/2XNWLkl
Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A Zoom with Joss Whedon
Friday July 24, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Archer @Home
Who says staying home is boring? Archer, FXX's award-winning animated comedy, returns for its 11th season later this year and follows Sterling Archer and his return to the spy world after a three-year coma. But first, join the voice cast of Aisha Tyler, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Amber Nash, and Lucky Yates, plus executive producer Casey Willis for a lively discussion and the reveal of not-to-be-missed details about the new season!
Friday July 24, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Deep Blue Sea 3: The Panel!
New discoveries and dangerous predators emerge in the middle of the ocean in Warner Bros. Home Entertainment's highly anticipated feature film, Deep Blue Sea 3. The follow-up to the breakout success of Deep Blue Sea 2 (itself a sequel to the 1999 cult hit Deep Blue Sea), Deep Blue Sea 3 will be the hot topic of discussion between an esteemed group of panelists, including actors Tania Raymonde (Lost, Goliath), Nathaniel Buzolic (The Vampire Diaries, Hacksaw Ridge), Emerson Brooks (MacGyver), Bren Foster (The Last Ship), and Japanese star Reina Aoi, and director John Pogue (The Quiet Ones) and screenwriter Dirk Blackman (Outlander). Sharknado franchise director Anthony Ferrante will moderate the panel, which will include tantalizing clips from the upcoming film. Deep Blue Sea 3, the next feature length installment of the franchise's ocean adventures, is set for release on digital starting July 28, 2020, and Blu-rayTM Combo Pack and DVD on August 25, 2020.
Friday July 24, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
IDW: The Mueller Report in 10-minutes
Shannon Wheeler (cartoonist) and Steve Duin (journalist) take you through the ins and outs of The Mueller Report. They recently turned the political tome into a pithy graphic novel (published by IDW--out in July 2020). Was there collusion? Was there obstruction? Did the Russians interfere in our election? There is no conspiracy theory just the facts that Mueller investigated and laid out. Get a good understanding about what this book is, and isn't, by joining these two luminaries on a journey of understanding one of the most mis-represented books in recent history.
Friday July 24, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
No Strange Bedfellows: The Relationship Between Pro Wrestling and Comics
Some have called the spectacle of pro wrestling "a comic book come to life." That is not far from the truth. From the heroics of Hulk Hogan to the anti-heroics of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and the villainy of Ric Flair, this panel explores the parallels in character development and storyline advancement between these outrageous forms. Featuring Rik Offenberger (First Comics News), Francis Szyskowski (The Massacre Twins), Michael Kingston (Headlocked), Anthony Ray Bench (Film Threat), R.C. Samo (FanboyNation.com), and Flobo Boyce (The Indelible Silverstreek). Moderated by Joshua Waldrop (Red Guerrilla Media).
Friday July 24, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Read Manga and Learn Classics Literature!
Want to get kids reading classic literature while they are not in the mood for books with thousands of words? Manga can help you! Join Manga Classics co-founder Erik Ko and English literature teacher Mike Barltrop to learn how to use Manga in learning!
Friday July 24, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Living Dead: Celebrating the Legacy of George Romero
George A. Romero invented the modern zombie with Night of the Living Dead, creating a monster that has become a key part of pop culture. Unfortunately, when he died, his last, epic story was incomplete. Enter Daniel Kraus, co-author, with Guillermo del Toro, of the New York Times bestseller The Shape of Water (based on the same idea the two created for the Academy Award-winning movie) and many other works of horror and suspense. A lifelong Romero fan, Kraus was honored to be asked by Romero's widow Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, to complete The Living Dead. The Living Dead will be released from Tor in August, but come join Kraus, Desrocher-Romero, and moderator Richard Newby (The Hollywood Reporter) for a sneak peek, as they discuss the book and the legacy of George A. Romero. Visit https://read.macmillan.com/promo/thelivingdeadpreorderpromotion/ for a special poster when you preorder the book.
Friday July 24, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Unboxing Pandora: Season Two On The CW This Fall
The cast and crew of The CW's hit sci-fi series previews the show's exciting second season debuting this fall. Join cast members Priscilla Quintana ("Jax"), Oliver Dench ("Xander"), and Ben Radcliffe ("Ralen") along with executive producers Mark A. Altman (The Librarians, Agent X), Steve Kriozere (NCIS, Castle), and Thomas P. Vitale (Slasher) along with moderator Scott "Movie" Mantz as they look back at the first season and share a special sneak peek of the new season as Jax learns whether she'll be the savior of our universe or its destruction. Pandora is a production of Radioactive Fishtank, Vital Signs Entertainment, and Starlings Television.
Friday July 24, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Building Your Own Themyscira: Connecting With Other Geeky Bosses
Jordan Dené Ellis (co-editor of The Sartorial Geek) hosts a round table discussion about best practices for networking and the importance of finding your community with Robyn Warren (owner, Geek Girl Strong), Matt Cox (playwright, Puffs and Kapow-i GoGo), Jazzlyn Stone (freelance comics marketer), and Rose Del Vecchio (co-owner, FanMail).
Friday July 24, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hip-Hop And Comics: Cultures Combining
Hip-Hop and comics cultures exist in constant communication: continually namehecking and reflecting each other, trading ideas back and forth, and sharing many common inspirations and influences. Both forms reconfigure existing elements to create vital new works; utilize bold imagery and complex storytelling; and form passionate fandoms around their characters and personalities. Here, curator and historian Patrick A. Reed (Depth Of Field Productions, twitter.com/djpatrickareed) presents a "visual mixtape" with an all-star cast of musicians, comic creators, and visual artists discussing the cross-generational impacts of these cultural crossovers. Panelists include Pharoahe Monch (http://www.pharoahe.com/), Johnny "Juice" Rosado (https://theoddysy.bandcamp.com/), Vita Ayala (https://twitter.com/definitelyvita), Danny Lore (http://dannylore.com/), DJ Nu-Mark (https://djnu-mark.bandcamp.com/), Marc 7 (https://twitter.com/marc7j5mc), Mega Ran (https://megaranmusic.com/), Christopher "Play" Martin (https://twitter.com/theplaygroundz), Adam Wallenta (https://www.punktaco.com/), Kenny Keil (https://www.kennykeil.com/), LiKWUiD (https://www.ellamaeflossie.com/), James Reitano (http://tfustudios.com/), David F. Walker (https://davidfwalker.com/), Ronald Wimberly (https://ronaldwimberly.com/), Murs (https://twitter.com/MURS), MC Esoteric (https://www.czarface.com/), Erin Yoshi (https://www.erinyoshi.com/), Gloria "Glow" Muriel (http://www.gloriamuriel.com/), P.So The Earthtone King (https://psotheearthtoneking.bandcamp.com/), and Turner Lange (https://twitter.com/wallyfresch).
For more information on this topic, please check out www.hiphopandcomics.com
Friday July 24, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Klingon Lifestyles the Home Alone Year https://youtu.be/ri6_bak8k8Q
Friday July 24, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SYFY: TZGZ's Adult Animated Originals
Prepare to depart on a journey of animated bliss and get the first look at four new originals coming to TZGZ, SYFY’s late-night adult animation block! Take a magical “trip” with the fantastically flustered High Wizard as he transports us into the zany worlds of each new show. Moderated by Baron Vaughn (SYFY WIRE’s The Great Debate), join the creators and celebrity voices of Wild Life, Hell Den, Magical Girl Friendship Squad, and Devil May Care for an exclusive sneak peek at the future of late-night animation on SYFY.
For more animated euphoria, visit https://www.syfy.com/tzgz/.
Friday July 24, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Famous Monsters Podcast
Famous Monsters podcast crew, Jorge "The-Jack-Of-All-Trades" Marrero and Jason "The Falcon" Ioannou, are joined by fellow podcasters Matt Corrigan and Aaron McLane of The Launchpad podcast to play a game called "Body Count"! The game pits iconic monsters like the Wolf Man, Pennywise, and Pumpkinhead against each other to see who can collect the most victims. And there's a catch, of course: the randomized victims won't be completely helpless! Enter powerhouses like the Dream Warriors and the space marines from Aliens. Every battle will take place in a different setting--from the foggy English moors of American Werewolf to the House on Haunted Hill! It's the best kind of monster battle roulette from the experts who know their every secret move, and is sure to result in both riotous laughter and impassioned debates.
Listen to the full unedited episode @ https://famousmonsters.com/category/podcasts/
Friday July 24, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Wonderful, Horrible World of E.C. Comics
Max Gaines started E.C. Comics in 1944 as Educational Comics. With his 1947 death, his son, William M. Gaines, changed the name to Entertaining Comics, and put out controversial horror, crime, war, and science fiction comics (and MAD magazine), working with the greatest talent to ever do comics. E.C. historian Grant Geissman's The History of E.C. Comics--the ultimate E.C. Comics compendium, with over 1, 000 illustrations--is scheduled from Taschen for fall 2020. To celebrate the new tome--and all things E.C.--comics historians Grant Geissman (Foul Play! The Art and Artists of the Notorious 1950s E.C. Comics!), Danny Fingeroth (A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee), Arie Kaplan (From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books), and Dr. Travis Langley (The Joker Psychology: Evil Clowns and the Women Who Love Them) look at E.C.'s lasting impact. Visit https://linktr.ee/DannyFingeroth for more info on the panelists.
Friday July 24, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Travel Through Time with Comics
Have you ever wished you could turn back time? Ponjea (outstanding Taiwanese comic artist) and Leo Huang (EVP at Friendly Land) will show you the experience of time travelling through the fantasy comic Chronos Ruler, including the showcase of the anime PV and comic drawings by Ponjea! Visit linktr.ee/Taiwanese_Comics for exploration!
Friday July 24, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TV Guide Magazine Fan Favorites
The magazine entirely devoted to TV,