The Full Schedule for Thursday, July 12
The
San Diego Comic-Con has posted the schedule for Thursday, July 12 (and
Wednesday night). You can view the full schedule below and stay tuned to
our Comic-Con section for all the latest updates! Which panels/events are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below.WEDNESDAY, JULY 11
6:00-9:45 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings— Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue their annual Preview Night tradition, with exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of five of the most highly anticipated TV series pilots of the 2012–13 television season: 666 Park Avenue, Arrow, The Following, Revolution and Cult.
666 Park Avenue -- At 666 Park Avenue, anything you desire can be
yours...for a price. Lost's Terry O'Quinn and Desperate Housewives'
Vanessa Williams headline this scary, seductive drama from Alloy
Entertainment as the owners of a Manhattan apartment building who
recruit an idealistic young couple to manage the historic site with a
dark history. The series also stars Rachael Taylor (Charlie's Angels),
Dave Annable (Brothers & Sisters), Robert Buckley (One Tree Hill),
Mercedes Masohn (The Finder), Helena Mattsson (Iron Man 2), and Samantha
Logan (Law & Order: SVU). Matthew Miller (Chuck), David Wilcox
(Fringe), Leslie Morgenstein (The Vampire Diaries), Gina Girolamo (The
Secret Circle), and Alex Graves (Fringe) are the executive producers.
Based on the book series by Gabriella Pierce and from Bonanza
Productions Inc. in association with Alloy Entertainment and Warner
Bros. Television, 666 Park Avenue will air Sundays at 10/9c on ABC this
fall.
Arrow -- From executive producers Greg Berlanti (Green Lantern), Marc
Guggenheim (Green Lantern), Andrew Kreisberg (Fringe), and David Nutter
(Smallville), hard-hitting action series Arrow reinvents the DC hero.
After being marooned for five years on a remote island, billionaire
Oliver Queen returns home with a mysterious agenda and a lethal new set
of skills that he uses in a war on crime. The series stars Stephen Amell
(Private Practice), Colin Donnell (Pan Am), Katie Cassidy
(Supernatural), David Ramsey (Dexter), and Willa Holland (The O.C.),
with Susanna Thompson (Dragonfly) and Paul Blackthorne (The River). From
Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and
Warner Bros. Television, Arrow will air Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW
this fall.
The Following -- Golden Globe winner/Emmy nominee Kevin Bacon (Mystic
River) and Rome's James Purefoy star in The Following, a cat-and-mouse
thriller from Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries), about a diabolical
serial killer (Purefoy) and the psychologically scarred ex-FBI agent
(Bacon) called in to stop him. The Following also stars Natalie Zea
(Justified), Jeananne Goossen (Alcatraz), Shawn Ashmore (X-Men films),
Valorie Curry (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2), Nico Tortorella
(Scream 4), Adan Canto (Amar No Es Querer), and Kyle Catlett
(Unforgettable), with Maggie Grace (Lost) recurring. Executive produced
by Williamson and Marcos Siega (The Vampire Diaries), The Following is
from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Outerbanks
Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television and will air on Mondays
midseason on FOX.
Revolution -- What would you do without it all? In Revolution, an epic
adventure thriller from Supernatural's Eric Kripke, J. J. Abrams' Bad
Robot Productions, and Iron Man's Jon Favreau, a family struggles to
reunite in a post-apocalyptic landscape of empty cities, local militias,
and heroic freedom fighters where every piece of technology-phones,
computers, cars, even lights-has mysteriously blacked out...forever.
Revolution stars Billy Burke (Twilight films), Tracy Spiridakos (Being
Human), Anna Lise Phillips (Animal Kingdom), Zak Orth (Wet Hot American
Summer), Graham Rogers (Memphis Beat), J. D. Pardo (The Twilight Saga:
Breaking Dawn-Part 2), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), David Lyons
(The Cape), Maria Howell (The Vampire Diaries), and Tim Guinee (Iron Man
films) and is executive produced by Kripke, Abrams, and Bryan Burk
(Fringe). Favreau directed the pilot and will serve as co-executive
producer of the series, with Kathy Lingg (Fringe). From Bonanza
Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions, Kripke
Enterprises. and Warner Bros. Television, Revolution will air Mondays at
10/9c on NBC this fall.
Cult -- There is television...and there is the world we live in. In the
shadows where they meet, there is Cult. In this visceral thriller from
the creator of Farscape and the producers of Chuck, a bright and driven
reporter teams up with an inquisitive television researcher to
investigate a series of disturbing disappearances all tied to a wildly
popular new television show called...Cult. With everyone a suspect and
no one to trust but each other, the two follow an obscure trail of
tantalizing clues in an effort to find the reporter's missing brother, a
rabid fan of the show who unlocked the secret at the heart of the
series-and seemingly paid the price. Moving from the real world into the
labyrinthine world of the series and its two characters-a detective and
a charismatic cult leader-events inside the show begin to bleed into
the outside world and vice versa as the certainty of what's real and
what's illusion crumbles into dust. Cult stars Matt Davis (The Vampire
Diaries), Jessica Lucas (Cloverfield), Alona Tal (Supernatural), and
Robert Knepper (Prison Break) and is executive produced by Rockne S.
O'Bannon (Farscape), Josh Schwartz (Chuck), Stephanie Savage (Gossip
Girl), Len Goldstein (Hart of Dixie), and Jason Ensler (Chuck). From
Fake Empire and Rockne S. O'Bannon Television in association with Warner
Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, Cult will air midseason on
The CW.
Ballroom 20
THURSDAY, JULY 12
10:00-11:00 Comic-Con How-To: Building the Foundation to a Page-Turning
Story— Before you start writing your story, you need a clear idea of
where your story is going. Award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake
gives you insight into how to create a structure that will become the
foundation for your story, as well as provide you with several tools to
help you stay organized. From plotting in reverse to a three-act play,
this seminar will help you understand how to set the "beats" of your
story and how to insure that you hit them, leaving your readers hungry
for more. Room 2
10:00-11:00 The Witty Women of Steampunk— The Victorian era was one
marked by constraints on behavior, morals and bosoms. When you add a bit
of sci-fi to the mix, however, those corset laces begin to loosen. The
steampunk genre has allowed a new wave of female creators and
personalities to explore how liberating, sexy, and adventurous the age
of steam can be. Robin Blackburn (The League of S.T.E.A.M.), Anina
Bennett (Boilerplate: History's Mechanical Marvel), Gail Carriger (The
Parasol Protectorate Series), Kaja Foglio (Girl Genius), Robin Thorsen
(The Guild), and moderator Dina "Lady Steam" Kampmeyer (Steampunk LA)
discuss literature, fashion, romance, adventure, and more. Room 5AB
10:00-11:00 Marvel: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way— You have the
talent. You have the imagination. You have the "Go get 'em, Tiger"
determination that would make the Bullpen proud. But where do you go
from there? Discover the next step in your budding comics career with
world-renowned talent scout C. B. Cebulski, artist David Marquez
(Ultimate Comics Spider-Man), writer Sam Humphries (Ultimate Comics
Ultimates), and others as they give you all the right pointers toward
getting a foot in the door at Marvel Comics. Discussing all entry points
across every department, this panel is a must for all Marvel hopefuls!
Room 7AB
10:00-11:00 IDW & Hasbro— Join senior editor John Barber
(Transformers: Robots in Disguise), editor Carlos Guzman, and Hasbro's
director of global publishing Michael Kelly reveal secrets and upcoming
plans for Transformers, G.I. Joe, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The
Gathering, and more. A new Transformers series will be announced-as well
as a new license. Panelists include Larry Hama (G.I. Joe: A Real
American Hero), Chris Metzen (Transformers: Autocracy), Flint Dille
(Transformers: Autocracy), Livio Ramondelli (Transformers: Autocracy),
Andrew Griffith (Transformers: Robots in Disguise), Brendan Cahill
(Transformers: Robots in Disguise), Mike Costa (G.I. Joe: Cobra), plus
surprise guests! Room 9
10:00-11:00 Racebending.com: Creating Spaces for Diverse Characters and
Representations— Creators and artists are developing engrossing
characters from underrepresented groups. Panelists from different
mediums will discuss their creative processes and how can fans support
their diversity efforts. Featuring novelist and comic book writer
Marjorie Liu (Astonishing X-Men), video game writer David Gaider (Dragon
Age), comic book writer Brandon Thomas (Miranda Mercury), showrunner
and screenwriter Javier Grillo-Marxuach (The Middleman), writer Sarah
Kuhn (One Con Glory), and Comic-Con special guest N.K. Jemisin (The
Hundred Thousand Kingdoms); moderated by Racebending.com. Room 23ABC
10:00-11:00 From Fan to Creator: Goal Setting for Creative Types— Which
side of the convention table do you want to be on, professional or fan?
And what's keeping you from getting there? If you've been inspired to
create something but you're having trouble bringing it into reality, you
need to attend this fun and informative goal-setting workshop, designed
specifically for the Comic-Con crowd. Douglas Neff (the "Tony Robbins
of Geeks") will give you simple and proven tips for achieving what's
most important to you. Whether you want to write your own screenplay,
draw your first comic, or shoot your independent film, you'll walk away
from this workshop with new ideas and useful tools to help you reach
your dream. Room 25ABC
10:00-11:00 Flesk: Celebrating a Decade of Publishing— Visit with the
Flesk team and a quartet of legendary artists for a personal and
entertaining hour. Publisher John Fleskes, artists Terry Dodson
(Defenders, Uncanny X-Men), Mark Schultz (Xenozoic), Jim Silke (Jungle
Girls, Jim Silke Sketchbook), and William Stout (Hallucinations,
Inspirations), and moderator Jonathan Leveck (Flesk's director of
operations) look back on 10 years of Flesk's line of quality books
promoting comics and graphic novels, fantasy, illustration, pinup art,
and fine arts. In addition, Flesk will announce its exciting line of new
titles coming out in the fall and provide a glimpse into their 2013
schedule. Room 32AB
10:00-11:00 Comic-Con Film School 101: Preproduction and Screenwriting—
Comic-Con Film School is back for another four-day, nuts-and-bolts
class on how to make a movie for very little money, using available
video technology and desktop post-production software. Whether you're
shooting your first zombie short or that story about the leather-clad
girl who pilots a steampunk dirigible, this course will take you from
script to final product so that you, too, can enter your own movie into
the CCI: IFF. This first class covers the specifics of pre-production on
the cheap, including screenwriting, casting, scheduling, location
scouting, crewing-up, and getting equipment for nothing. Panelists
include Valerie Perez (producer/star, Paula Peril-Midnight Whistle),
Nick Murphy (writer/director, Pizza and Bullets), Jack Conway
(writer/producer, Fear News), Vera Vanguard (producer/star, GothGirl),
and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica). Marriott Hall 2, Marriott
Marquis & Marina
10:15-11:15 TheOneRing.net: The Truth About The Hobbit— The Hobbit
movie is imminent just at the book turns 75. With on-set visits,
intrepid reporting, and the pulse of fans worldwide, the TORn staff
shred rumors, answer questions, share New Zealand images-but not as part
of the official publicity machine. Also featuring a special visual
presentation from Weta Workshop and an account of Fandalf traveling the
world and (all that is the tip of the iceberg!). Featuring Cliff
Broadway (Ringers: Lord of the Fans) and Larry D. Curtis (Hobbit
embedded reporter) and additional staff and guests. Room 6DE
10:30-11:30 DC: Talent Search Orientation Session 1— DCE's VP for art
direction and design Mark Chiarello presents an informative orientation
session to explain how DCE's Talent Search works and discuss the
different needs of the DC Comics, Vertigo, and MAD magazine brands. If
you want to learn what DCE looks for in artists and how to improve your
chances of becoming a working professional, this is the program for you!
To have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is
mandatory. (Please note: Not all attendees are guaranteed a one-on-one
review.) Room 4
10:30-11:30 Battlestar: So Say We All— Richard Hatch (Tom Zarek, Capt
Apollo) hosts a 35th anniversary preview panel and fan discussion of the
Battlestar universe, politics, philosophy, and 35 year history. Joining
Hatch for this exciting BG celebration, roundtable, and Q&A session
are Jane Espenson (producer/writer, Battlestar and Caprica), Lili
Bordan (actress, Blood and Chrome), Michael Taylor (Battlestar, Caprica,
Blood and Chrome), Toni Graphia (Battlestar producer/writer), and Dr
Kevin Grazier (science consultant for BSG and Defiance), plus surprise
guests. Room 6BCF
10:30-11:30 How to Get News Coverage— Small press comic publishers:
What makes the difference between an item that will get news coverage,
previews, and interviews, and what doesn't? A lot of publishers have no
idea what to submit to the press, how to submit it, and why they are
being overlooked for coverage. Comics journalist Rik Offenberger (First
Comics News, Archie Comics) moderates this panel on just what it takes
to get coverage, with the comic journalists themselves telling you what
they are looking for. Panelist include Alan Kistler (Comic Mix,
Newsarama), Chris Thompson (First Comics News), Bryan Young (Huffington
Post, Big Shiny Robot), Dan Manser (Diamond), Holly Golightly
(BroadSword Comics), Rich Johnston (Bleeding Cool), J. C. Vaughn (The
Scoop), Josh Waldrop (M1W Entertainment), Matt Moore (Associated Press),
and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat). Find out what it takes to self-promote
and make a significant impact on your ability to sell your comic
project. Room 8
10:30-12:00 Comic Book Law School 101: ABCs for a Savvy and Smart Start
(Up)— The business world is overrun with stories of "If only...," too
often of the negative variety. It doesn't matter if you're a fan,
creator, publisher, distributor, or retailer or operate a business
outside of the comic book industry-nearly every business deals with some
element of intellectual property on a daily basis. And if you're ready
to start a new venture (or you've already started one), you don't want
to be caught with your legal pants down. Rushing a new property out the
door without the proper IP protections in place invariably proves to be
more costly down the road. But don't fret-like a certain Saturday
morning cartoon web spinner, the popular Comic Book Law School has
arrived just in time, ready to help you by supplying the "ABCs" of legal
protections needed for businesses and creators to identify and protect
some of their most important assets: intellectual property. Noted IP
attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book
comic book, offers this informative program designed to provide a basic
legal foundation in intellectual property and related areas, including
securing and enforcing your rights, contracts and licensing, fair use,
social media, and much more. Up first: the basics of protection and
ownership of ideas, inventions, works of authorship, characters, brands,
and names, from conception through publication and beyond. Attendees
are invited to participate in an interactive discussion about basic
rights provided under U.S. copyright and trademark laws, as well as new
decisions and changes in the law and how they could affect those rights.
And along the way, there will be plenty to learn about the protections,
and pitfalls, of the U.S. trademark and copyright systems. Note: The
Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant
information and practice tips to practicing attorneys, as well as
practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to
attend. (This program is approved for 1.5 credits of California MCLE.)
Room 11AB
10:30-11:30 Books and Hollywood: Literary Franchises in Television and
Film— Authors discuss their work transitioning across various mediums,
from screenwriters to novelists turning popular books into hit TV series
and Hollywood films. How does the creative process differ when writing a
screenplay as compared to a novel? Authors describing the process of
adapting novels for the big screen include Rebecca Serle (When You Were
Mine), Margaret Stohl (co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series),
Scott Speer (Immortal City), Tony DiTerlizzi (The Search for WondLa
series), Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz (Colin Fischer), Mike
Richardson (president of Dark Horse), and Mark Frost (The Paladin
Prophecy). Moderated by Geoff Boucher (Los Angeles Times). Room 24ABC
10:30-12:00 Comics Arts Conference Session #1: Subaltern
Counterculture and the Strengths of the Underdog— Antonio Chavarria
(Museum of Indian Arts & Culture) and painter Mateo Romero, looking
specifically at the "Comic Art Indigene" museum exhibition, discuss the
appeal of the "marginal" art of comics to oft-marginalized indigenous
people, arguing that, deposited in ethnic or cultural categories, comic
and Native art are ethnographic texts, social commentary, commercial
enterprise, and ultimately, "fine" art. Sam Cannon (University of Texas
at Austin) looks at Daniel Muñoz's detective series El Pantera,
analyzing the textual and visual aspects of how Mexico City informs the
actions of its own subaltern hero to show that the medium of the comic
can uniquely portray the relationship between urban spaces, subaltern
subjects, and heroes. Ayanna Dozier (Chapman University) examines the
physical and racial identity of the X-Men's Storm, arguing that Storm's
personification and physical appearances manage to be a cultural
signifier throughout her near 40-year history and emphasizing the
importance of what we can learn about our society's cultural practices
and traditions through the "body" of Storm. Kane Anderson (University of
California, Santa Barbara) uses cyborg theory and questions of the
posthuman to ask how cybernetics mediate race in superhero comic book
stories. If comics rely heavily on the visual to communicate to the
reader, then to what degree can a character half-black/half-chrome be
considered black? Room 26AB
10:45-11:45 Epic Games: Fortnite Revealed— Host Jessica Chobot (G4TV's
X-Play, Attack of the Show) joins legendary developer Epic Games (Gears
of War series) as they lift the veil on the new game Fortnite. Teased
late last year, attendees will be the very first people in the world to
see Fortnite in action. Get inside the minds of Epic Games' design
director Cliff Bleszinski and producer Tanya Jessen as they reveal
inspirations, gameplay details, and why Fortnite is taking Epic Games in
both a classic and all-new direction. Room 6A
11:00-12:00 Comic-Con How-To: Creating a Character-Driven Story— All
great stories need both a hero and a villain. Award-winning author
Maxwell Alexander Drake gives you the tools you need to create both
sides of this opposing force. You will learn to create each in a dynamic
way that will capture the hearts of your readers, making them cheer for
their triumphs and commiserate with their losses. Room 2
11:00-12:00 Twisted Twins: American Mary— Jen and Sylvia Soska (of
Twisted Twins Productions and the makers of Dead Hooker in a Trunk) and
Todd Masters (of MASTERSFX and make-up effects producer on True Blood)
will discuss the use of prosthetics in horror. The Soskas will also
address the challenges of working in a male-dominated genre. They will
unveil a sizzle reel from their new film American Mary. Paula Lindberg
(Ruby in American Mary) will also be on the panel, which is moderated by
Beth Accomando (author of the KPBS blog Cinema Junkie). Room 5AB
11:00-12:00 Nickelodeon: Butt Biting & Magical Mischief!— Meet
series creator/executive producer Butch Hartman along with the casts
from both The Fairly OddParents and T.U.F.F. Puppy, including Nick
talent Jerry Trainor (iCarly) as Dudley Puppy. This year's panel is
totally interactive, with the fans interviewing the cast directly, plus a
sneak peek from the Nickelodeon live-action movie A Fairly Odd
Christmas, along with a chance to win prizes. On hand: Jerry Trainor
(voice of Dudley), Tara Strong (voice of Timmy and Poof), Grey DeLisle
(voice of Kitty and Vicky), Daran Norris (voice of Chief, Cosmo and
Dad), Matt Taylor (voice of Snaptrap), Susanne Blakeslee (voice of Wanda
and Mom), and Carlos Alazraqui (voice of Crocker). Moderated by Dana
Cluverius, executive in charge for Nickelodeon. Room 7AB
11:00-12:00 Bongo Comics/United Plankton Sneak Peek— Bongo Comics and
United Plankton Pictures offer a tantalizing preview of upcoming
projects featuring The Simpsons, Futurama, SpongeBob SquarePants, and a
few other surprises. Bongo's creative director Nathan Kane, managing
editor Terry Delegeane, and art director Jason Ho are joined by
intern/fan favorite Louis Lane and Simpsons/Futurama-ologist Bill
Morrison for a fun and informative free-for-all. Find out what's in the
future for Futurama Comics, what to surmise about Simpsons Comics, and
what's next for Bongo in the print world and beyond. Also, Chris Duffy,
managing editor of United Plankton Pictures, will dish up some Krabby
Patty–infused morsels of what's to come in SpongeBob Comics. Room 9
11:00-12:00 Filmation and Lou Scheimer: Celebrating a Generation of
Animation and TV Heroes— One of the most successful and groundbreaking
television animation studios was Filmation, whose productions shaped
Saturday mornings and daytime syndication from the 1960s to the 1980s.
From Superman, Batman, and Aquaman to The Archies, from Fat Albert and
the Groovie Goolies to the live-action Shazam! and Isis series, up to
the groundbreaking He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra
Princess of Power, Ghostbusters, and Bravestarr, Filmation created the
shows that entertained and educated a generation. Making his final
convention appearance is Filmation founder Lou Scheimer, who will
reminisce about nearly 30 years of animation magic. Appearing with him
are author/animator Darrell McNeil (Hero High, Shazam, Tarzan and the
Super 7) director/writer/animator Tom Tataranowicz (He-Man, She-Ra,
Bravestarr), and other guests. Bestselling author and documentary
director Andy Mangels moderates this celebration of the studio that
saved American animation in the 1970s and 1980s and show exclusive clips
of never-before-seen Filmation footage. Plus, you can get a sneak peek
at the September 2012 book release from TwoMorrows, Lou Scheimer:
Creating the Filmation Generation, co-written by Scheimer and Mangels.
Room 23ABC
11:00-12:00 X-Play— G4's X-Play is TV's longest running and most
watched video game show in the galaxy.* Each episode is packed with
brutally honest reviews, live demos of the biggest games, and of course
intern humiliation. Hosts Morgan Webb, Blair Herter, and Kristin Adams
and executive producer Wade Beckett make their triumphant return to
Comic-Con and promise a no-holds-barred live panel. They'll take
questions from the audience, debut a new comedy short, and give out
prizes to a chosen few. This hour of reflection and finger pointing is
guaranteed to be a life changing experience.** (*We think. **Probably.)
Room 25ABC
11:00-12:00 Spotlight on Becky Cloonan— Comic-Con special guest Becky
Cloonan, one of the most versatile artists in comics today, talks to
Jimmy Aquino (Comics News Insider podcast host) about her career in
comics and illustration, collaborating with writers, artists, and
musicians, and the dark secrets she learned through 15 years of
self-publishing. Room 32AB
11:15-12:00 DreamWorks Animation— DreamWorks Animation's chief
creative officer Bill Damaschke anchors a diverse group of filmmakers to
demo and discuss the artistic ambition and technical innovation that
goes into moviemaking at DreamWorks Animation. Moderated by Anthony
Breznican from Entertainment Weekly. Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego
Bayfront
11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Karl Kerschl (Live-Drawing The Abominable
Charles Christopher)— Comic-Con special guest Karl Kerschl (The
Abominable Charles Christopher, Teen Titans: Year One, Assassin's Creed)
creates a new episode of his Eisner Award-winning webcomic The
Abominable Charles Christopher live on stage, with help from the
audience. Room 4
11:30-12:30 DC Comics: Tales from The Dark and The Edge— They're some
of the hardest hitting-and strangest-comics anywhere, and this is your
chance to find out what's coming up in these DC Comics-The New 52
titles, with editor Pat McCallum and creators Jeff Lemire (Justice
League Dark), Rob Liefeld (Deathstroke, Grifter), and Jimmy Palmiotti
(All-Star Western). Room 6DE
11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Geof Darrow— Comic-Con special guest Geof
Darrow is known for his wildly imaginative and intricately detailed
artwork. Geof talks about his comics career, including his current work
for Dark Horse, Shaolin Cowboy, in this special spotlight presentaton.
Room 8
11:30-12:30 Mattel and WWE: Get in the Ring!— If you want to talk about
Mattel's WWE action figures with some of the top WWE superstars, don't
miss a minute of this exciting panel! Be the first to get a sneak peek
at upcoming products and hear exciting announcements about the 2013
line. Join your favorite WWE superstars, along with Mattel toy designers
Bill Miekina and Derek Handy, and Mattel's director of marketing
Enrique Ruvalcaba for an action-packed Q&A. Room 24ABC
11:45-12:45 Stan Lee's World of Heroes— The legendary Stan Lee
introduces his new YouTube channel that tells the stories of heroes,
villains, and the fans who love them. In this epic panel, Stan, Mark
Hamill (Star Wars), Adrianne Curry (America's Next Top Model), Peter
David (The Hulk), Jace Hall (The Jace Hall Show), and Bonnie Burton
(Star Wars Craft book) talk about their new shows, debut new episodes
and trailers, answer questions from fans, and provide a few Stan Lee
surprises. Room 6BCF
12:00-1:00 Comic-Con How-To: How to Better Understand the Sociology
Behind Cosplay— Veteran costume designer and cosplayer Yaya Han leads a
stimulating discussion about the many social aspects of cosplay, such
as: Why do we cosplay? What does cosplay mean to each of us? Why is
there cosplay drama? How has cosplay progressed in the last 10, years
and what are the positive and negative aspects? What is the proper
etiquette when cosplaying, photographing cosplayers, and socializing
with regular attendees? All of these questions will be answered, and
more. Room 2
12:00-1:00 The Pitching Hour— Jermaine Turner (director, Disney/ABC
Cable Networks Group), Ted Biaselli (VP, The Hub Network), Jill Sanford
(director, Disney original series TV animation), Derek Hoffman (VP,
Donner Co.), Valerie Alexander (screenwriter), Carina Schulze
(Chatrone), Charlie Chu (editor, Oni Press), Lindsay Rostal (game
producer, The Odd Gentlemen), Jennie Kong (VP, Miller PR), and your
moderator Dan Evans III (freelance development exec, Kaijudo: Rise of
the Duel Masters) will take an idea from conception through production
for various media. This process will include creating a pitch document,
obtaining agents, and getting a pitch meeting. The panelists will
explain, through hypothetical example and humorous stories, the process
that new creators should adopt to make their way through the creative
battleground of the entertainment industry. Knowing that each project is
unique, there will be a Q&A to allow the audience to really hone in
on the solutions to obstacles they may encounter. Also on hand is
Brendan McFeely (IP lawyer, Kane Kessler) to give creators insight on
protecting their ideas as they navigate Hollywood. Room 5AB
12:00-1:00 Cartoon Network and Dreamworks Animation: DreamWorks
Dragons: Riders of Berk— Picking up where the critically acclaimed
feature film How to Train Your Dragon left off, this weekly animated
series follows the continuing adventures of master dragon trainer
Hiccup, his faithful dragon Toothless, and his friends on Berk. Dragon
training reaches new heights as our heroes unlock secrets about their
dragons, explore wild frontiers, and discover new dragon species, all
while battling fierce enemies they never dreamed existed. Come get a
first look at the series, which premieres this fall on Cartoon Network,
and hear from some of the talented dragon trainers who helped bring it
to life. Room 6A
12:00-1:00 Spotlight on N.K. Jemisin— Comic-Con special guest N.K.
Jemisin is the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-nominated author of
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, The Broken Kingdoms, and The Kingdom Of
Gods (The Inheritance Trilogy). She's also a counseling psychologist, a
biker, and a feminist/anti-racist blogger, and she'll talk about all
those things along with her work in this spotlight panel. Room 7AB
12:00-1:00 Editing Comics the BOOM! Studios Way— Top creators Sam
Humphries (Ultimates, Higher Earth), Grace Randolph (Supurbia, Marvel
HER-oes), Caleb Monroe (Ice Age, Steed & Mrs. Peel), and Michael
Alan Nelson (Valen the Outcast, 28 Days Later) join BOOM! Studios
editor-in-chief Matt Gagnon and editor Dafna Pleban to talk about the
ins and outs of creating comics at BOOM! Studios. Don't miss this
in-depth look into the editing secrets of one of the comic book
industry's leading independent publishers as they discuss editing dos
and don'ts. Room 9
12:00-1:00 Censorship and the Female Artist— Attacks on women's speech
are on the rise in the current cultural climate in realms including
politics and pop culture. This panel examines how censorship affects
women artists, in realms including library challenges, community
dialogue, and the larger cultural conversation. Moderator AdaPia
d'Errico is joined by panelists Anina Bennett, Camilla d'Errico, and
Olivia for a freewheeling discussion of their experiences with
censorship and observations on how women's speech is treated in the
cultural conversation. Room 11AB
12:00-1:00 Avatar Press: News and Q&A— Editor-in-chief William
Christensen presents all the fresh news from Avatar Press, the
industry's most groundbreaking, risk-taking publisher. Want insight into
the hottest titles from such industry luminaries as David Lapham, Garth
Ennis, and Alan Moore? Can't get enough Ferals, Stitched, or Crossed?
Find out what new terrors and triumphs this rogue publisher will unleash
in the months ahead, and get your questions answered. Room 23ABC
12:00-1:00 Beyond: Two Souls: A New Breed of Interactive Storytelling
from Writer/Director David Cage of Quantic Dream— David Cage, the co-CEO
of Quantic Dream and writer/director of the 2010 hit Heavy Rain,
discusses his latest project, Beyond: Two Souls. David will focus on the
concept of creating innovative game play experiences that are woven
together with emotion and story. Beyond: Two Souls is prepared to
deliver an immersive interactive and cinematic experience based on
emotional involvement and interactive storytelling. In developing a
unique "interactive drama" to engross the audience, David and his team
have introduced the concept of Virtual Performance Capture to
videogames, where actors play the entire role in development of the game
(from motion capture to dialogue). The session will cover techniques
used to create an emotional and compelling experience, focusing on the
company's award-winning titles as well as providing a deeper look into
their Beyond: Two Souls. IGN.com's Greg Miller moderates with Cage and
Academy Award nominee Ellen Page as they explore the "uncanny valley" of
bringing realism and emotion to this current project. Room 25ABC
12:00-1:00 Comics Arts Conference Session #2: Once More, with Comics:
How the Whedon Universes Continue in Comic Book Form— Authors Katrina
Hill (Action Movie Freak, GeekNation.com), Jennifer K. Stuller
(Ink-StainedAmazon, GeekGirlCon), and Traci Cohen (CSU-Sacramento)
examine how comic books and graphic novels provide a new form of media
adaptation in which the graphic novel form furthers the canon or
official continuity of television series as sequels to the original
material. Creator Joss Whedon's television universes enjoy new life in
print (e.g. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9). Sharing their own
thoughts on these Whedon comic book follow-ups are comic book
writer/actress Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow and Tara),
editors Scott Allie (Dark House) and Mariah Huehner (IDW), and actors
Clare Kramer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bring It On) and Tom Lenk (Buffy
the Vampire Slayer, Cabin in the Woods). Room 26AB
12:00-1:00 Spotlight on Bill Amend— Comic-Con special guest and FoxTrot
cartoonist Bill Amend reports on his mission to inject as much
geekiness as possible into the nation's comics pages. He'll share
examples and stories from his 24-year career, discuss how he's adapting
to a more digital world, and answer as many audience questions as
possible. Room 32AB
12:00-1:00 Machinima: The Future of Entertainment— Machinima has become
one of the most talked about entertainment destinations in the world.
Serving over 1.6 billion video views a month, the network has
established itself with quality content and passionate viewership and is
now considered the leading brand for the gaming generation. Don't miss
out on this panel with exclusive footage from Machinima's new channel,
Machinima Prime, which focuses on thrilling episodic content, including
the much anticipated tentpole series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn. Be a
part of mind-blowing discussions on the next wave of content creation
and the new development paradigm. Catch guests from Halo 4: Forward Unto
Dawn, the Machinima Prime Channel, and the Machinima Network. Indigo
Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
12:30-1:30 Spotlight on Mark Schultz's Unlikely Career— Comic-Con
special guest Mark Schultz (Xenozoic, Various Drawings, Prince Valiant)
ventures on a journey over the rugged terrain of his career as a visual
storyteller. Ably assisted by John Fleskes (Flesk Publications), Mark
will focus on his creative process, his inspirations and influences, and
commercial realities. Also featured will be views of upcoming Storms at
Sea and Xenozoic projects. Comfortable footwear is recommended. Room 4
12:30-1:30 iVerse Media: New Frontiers in Digital Comics— iVerse and
ComicsPlus host an entertaining and engaging dialogue on what the future
holds for digital comics, especially as it relates to creators,
publishers, retailers, librarians, and, not the least of all, readers.
Special guest Mark Waid (Thrillbent, Daredevil) joins Michael Murphey
(iVerse, ComicsPlus), Mike Pellerito (Archie Comics, Red Circle), Filip
Sablik (Top Cow Productions, Witchblade), and Josh Elder (Reading with
Pictures), along with other industry thought leaders and professionals
to discuss and debate what's just over the digital horizon...and the
opportunities for everyone who has a stake in the industry. Moderated by
iVerse director of business development Steve May. Room 24ABC
12:45-1:45 MAD Screening and Q&A— It's a MAD world, we just laugh
in it. The magazine you tried to hide from your parents is an animated
series on Cartoon Network. Now in its third season, this series from
Warner Bros. Animation is inspired by the country's bestselling humor
magazine, MAD, and features animated parodies, crazy commercials,
pretend promos, and classic gags. Take a peek behind the MAD curtain and
learn what goes into bringing the funny to your television every week.
Back to bring more laughs this year are series producers Kevin Shinick
(Crank Yankers) and Mark Marek (Robot Chicken), along with Peter
Girardi, senior vice president of series and alternative animation at
Warner Bros. Animation. Join this hilarious panel for a sizzle reel
recapping all the laughs from season two as well as a sneak peek at
what's in store for the show this season. MAD airs Mondays at 8:45/7:45c
on Cartoon Network. Room 6DE
12:45-1:45 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2— Summit
Entertainment presents a sneak peek at the highly anticipated conclusion
of The Twilight Saga films. This is a must-see for fans interested in
the story's final chapter. You will be shown exclusive footage from The
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2 and be treated to a cast and
filmmaker Q&A session providing details on the epic finale. Hall H
1:00-2:30 Comic-Con How-To: Advanced 3D/CG Comic Art— Comic book
creator/editor/writer/penciler/inker/colorist Brian Haberlin
demonstrates advanced 3D and computer graphics comic art techniques that
will speed up and improve your storytelling. Digital pioneer and guru
to much of the graphic arts/comics community, Haberlin is also the
tutorial creator for international magazines such as 3DWorld, Imagine
FX, and Photoshop User and is owner of Digitalarttutorials.com. Room 2
1:00-2:00 DC Collectibles— Action figures, statues, busts, PVC figures .
. . DC Collectibles has them all-and more. The DC Collectibles crew,
including DCE chief creative officer Geoff Johns, executive director for
creative services Kevin Kiniry, director of creative services Jim
Fletcher, DCE co-publisher Jim Lee, artist Amanda Conner, and sculptors
Jean St. Jean and Phil Ramirez explain how they come up with so many
great products and what's coming up from comics' top makers of awesome
collectibles. Room 5AB
1:00-2:00 Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Celebration— It's hard to
believe that the world's greatest fighting game franchise is 25 years
old. Find out about the worldwide Street Fighter 25th Anniversary plans
which include the ultimate Street Fighter tournament series, the
feature-packed Collector's Set, and more. Experience the exclusive
features in the PS Vita and iOS versions of Street Fighter X Tekken and
battle on the go. A few lucky fans will be selected to take part in the
Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Trivia Contest hosted by Tomoaki Ayano
(Street Fighter X Tekken producer) and Yoshinori Ono (Street Fighter
Series executive producer) to win awesome prizes or face incredible
shame before all of Street Fighter fandom. Plus, some surprises! Room
6BCF
1:00-2:00 Marvel: House of Ideas— Love having the best comics in the
industry on your mobile devices? Want to know how Marvel stays on the
cutting edge of technology while bringing you what you've come to love?
Well, this panel is for you, True Believer! Get exciting news from chief
creative officer Joe Quesada on what's happening on the Marvel Comics
App, Marvel Dot Com, and Marvel's vast social media presence in this
don't-miss panel. Room 7AB
1:00-2:00 100th Anniversary of Tarzan and John Carter of Mars— He
wrestled lions, poachers and ran through fire barefoot without a
stunt-double or CGI. Actor Ron Ely will discuss filming Tarzan in the
jungles of Latin America with writer Mark Evanier and Burroughs
illustrator Tom Yeates. Also featuring David Lemmo, co-author of the new
book, Tarzan: His First 100 Years. How Ancient Literature Became Modern
Mythology and Created an Ape-Man Mecca in Southern California, coming
from Angel City Press in 2013. Plus a 100-years of Tarzan and John
Carter slide show included. Room 8
1:00-2:00 New Crusaders: Welcome to Red Circle— The future of superhero
comics has arrived in San Diego! The New Crusaders have blazed a new
trail for comics-digital and print-and this is your chance to learn
what's next for the most compelling comic heroes in decades. Join the
Red Circle Comics brain trust of Paul Kaminski (executive director of
editorial), Mike Pellerito (president), Alex Segura (executive director
of publicity and marketing), and incoming New Crusaders artist Alitha
Martinez as they discuss the formation of the digital-first New
Crusaders series, upcoming print initiatives and storylines, and a few
jarring surprises. Panel attendees will receive an exclusive New
Crusaders limited-edition sketch cover signed by the panelists. Room 9
1:00-2:00 CBLDF Master Session: Gilbert Shelton— With his creations
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Fat Freddy's Cat, and Wonder Warthog
among others, Comic-Con special guest Gilbert Shelton is a master of
establishing iconic characters and presenting them in scenarios that
underscore his expressive cartooning abilities. Get a rare glimpse into
the drawing process of this master of the Underground Comix movement,
hosted by Tom Spurgeon of The Comics Reporter. The pieces created in
this Master Session will be auctioned off at CBLDF's Art Auction on
Saturday night. Room 11AB
1:00-2:00 Dark Horse: Powered by Creators-An In-Depth Look at the Best
in Creator-Owned Comics— Just over 25 years ago, Dark Horse arrived with
a different agenda than any other publisher in comics. The young
company was founded on the belief that comics creators should have the
option to retain the rights to their own work, and today it continues to
be a highly fertile breeding ground for new characters and concepts.
Self-publishing sensation Sam Humphries introduces Dark Horse publisher
Mike Richardson, along with a cast of top talent from around the
industry. Expect exclusive announcements, and much, much more! Room
23ABC
1:00-2:00 Trailblazers of Comics— Comic-Con special guests Lynn
Johnston and Kate Beaton represent the best of contemporary cartooning.
With beginnings outside of the traditional mainstream or indie comic
industry, each built a loyal following of fans with serialized comics on
their own terms. The Beat's Heidi MacDonald addresses the origins of
each artist's career, the financial reality of doing comics for a
living, and the craft of producing a serialized comic. Room 25ABC
1:00-2:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #3: Teaching with Comics—
Lisa Vizcarra (Carquinez Middle School) argues that, after years of
teaching using comics and graphic novels, students' interest in comics
is waning. Teachers interested in comics may have to incorporate gaming
and other technologies to keep comics in the classroom. Jeff Brain (San
Francisco State University, Del Mar Middle School) presents one possible
approach to this blend, describing a classroom unit, tailored to the
Childhood Internet Protection Act (CIPA), that channels current
technology news stories into stories pitting student-created superheroes
against teacher-created supervillains, with consistent instruction in
using digital imaging, reference photos, comic book lexicon and
conventions combined with character development and storytelling
structure. Rob Weiner (Texas Tech University) and Carrye Smya (Texas
Tech University) discuss their multimedia creation of short
"text-to-movie" movies as supplements to their Introduction to Library
Research class, as well as a mini-textbook in graphic novel format with
some of the concepts conveyed as sequential, using both animation and
comics to provide an engaging learning environment for students. Room
26AB
1:00-2:00 Progressive Politics in Comics— Can comics still inspire
real-world change? Susie Cagle (AlterNet), Cecil Castellucci (The Year
of the Beasts), Shannon Watters (Adventure Time), Stan Mack (Road to
Revolution), and a surprise guest or two discuss the history and future
of politically progressive comics with moderator Douglas Wolk (Reading
Comics). Room 32AB
1:00-2:00 Voltron: Form Blazing Fans!— The classic animated TV series
and toys that introduced the world to wild robot lions and a giant
combining hero returns to SDCC. Celebrate Voltron memories with some of
the Defender's biggest fans, including Alex Albrecht (Diggnation,
Project Lore podcast), Rob Bricken (ToplessRobot.com), Clare Grant with
Team Unicorn (Geek and Gamer Girls), and other secret celeb guests. Plus
an update on the live-action movie produced by Atlas Entertainment (The
Dark Knight Rises); exclusive comic book reveals and announcements from
VIZ Media with Traci Todd (senior editor, VIZ Media), Brandon Thomas
(writer, Voltron, Dynamite Entertainment); and Voltron Classics toy info
from Mattel's Scott Neitlich (marketing manager, MattyCollector.com).
Win big Voltron prizes, and "Form the Head" with Voltron and be ready to
share your own Voltron story. Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego
Bayfront
1:15-2:15 Not with a Bang, with a Bite— Great prophets,
religious scriptures, and scientific evidence points to an apocalypse in
2012...but these authors envision the end of the world in the form of a
zombie pandemic. With their decaying, disintegrating, and sometimes
flesh-eating tendencies, zombies have lurched their way into science
fiction and fantasy novels and are here to stay. Doomsday takes on a
whole new meaning when losing limbs and lumbering across the earth are
involved. Learn how to survive everything from zombie invasions to viral
zombie infections from panelists Jeyn Roberts (Dark Inside), Michael
Spradlin (Blood Riders), Mira Grant (Blackout), Diana Rowland (Even
White Trash Zombies Get the Blues), Stephen Blackmoore (City of the
Lost), Dana Fredsti (Plague Town), Susan Dennard (Something Strange and
Deadly), and Max Brooks (World War Z), led by John Hornor Jacobs (This
Dark Earth). Room 6A
1:30-2:30 Self-Publishing: Exploring the E-Frontier— The best time in
the history of the world to be a writer is today. Mark O'Bannon (author
of The Dream Crystal), E. C. "Feo Amante" McMullen Jr. (author of the
science fiction collection Perpetual Bullet), Jimmy Diggs (freelance
writer for Star Trek DS9 and Voyager), and Marc Scott Zicree (Space
Command, Star Trek TNG and DS9, Babylon 5, Sliders, The Twilight Zone
Companion) show you what it takes to self-publish your book or film.
Join them and discover a new golden age for writers and filmmakers.
Moderated by O'Bannon. Room 4
1:30-2:30 Hasbro: Transformers Brand— Aaron Archer (vice president,
Hasbro Design) and Jerry Jivoin (director, Global Transformers Brand)
discuss the hottest Transformers topics including the Transformers Prime
and Transformers Rescue Bots TV series, action figures, video games,
comics, theme park rides and more. Attendees will also get sneak peeks
at upcoming action figures and brand news. Jerry and Aaron will also
host some Q&A for your burning Transformers questions. Roll out!
Room 24ABC
2:00-3:00 Inside the Shadow Show: Ray Bradbury's Lasting Impact on
Literature, Comics, Film, and Beyond— Literary legend Margaret Atwood
(The Handmaiden's Tale) and acclaimed horror and fantasy writer Joe Hill
(Heart-Shaped Box) are joined by Sam Weller (The Bradbury Chronicles:
The Life of Ray Bradbury) and internationally acclaimed horror writer
Mort Castle (The Strangers), the co-editors of Shadow Show: All-New
Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradburyl to reflect on the deep and
lasting impact of Bradbury on their work, literature, comics, cinema,
and beyond. Moderated by Chris Ryall, CEO and editor-in-chief of IDW
Comics. Room 5AB
2:00-3:00 DC Comics: Batman: Beyond the Night of Owls— Gotham City's
Night of the Owls may be over-but the fallout will affect Batman's
hometown for years to come! Find out what's on the horizon for the Dark
Knight and his crimefighting cohorts in this panel featuring Batman
group editor Mike Marts, with Chris Burnham (Batman, Incorporated), Tony
Daniel (Detective Comics), David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight), Kyle
Higgins (Nightwing), Gregg Hurwitz (Batman: The Dark Knight), Gail
Simone (Batgirl), Scott Snyder (Batman), J. H. Williams III (Batwoman),
and others. Room 6DE
2:00-3:00 Before and After: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Star Trek: The
Next Generation's Journey into High Definition— Star Trek: The Next
Generation fans are finally getting their wish, with all seven seasons
of the beloved series being retransferred into high-definition. Star
Trek: The Next Generation-The First Season will be released on July 24,
and the team behind the project will give fans an insider's look at how
the original film elements were transferred into high-definition and how
the visual effects were painstakingly re-created from the source
material to look better than ever before. Robert Meyer Burnett moderates
the panel, which includes Roger Lay, Jr. (producer/director, Blu-ray),
Mike and Denise Okuda (project consultants), David S. Grant (vice
president, multimedia, CBS Television Distribution), Ryan Adams
(director, multimedia, CBS Television Distribution), Craig Weiss
(creative director, CBS Digital), Eric Bruno (lead compositor), and Wade
Felker (film transfer technician). Room 7AB
2:00-3:00 The Sergio and Mark Show— An annual Comic-Con tradition! The
folks who give you Groo the Wanderer on occasion will tell what's up
with Groo and their other projects and will entertain you with glorious
anecdotes and silly stories. Those folks are celebrated cartoonist
Sergio Aragonés, his co-conspirator Mark Evanier, Usagi Yojimbo creator
Stan Sakai, and the hardest-working man in comics, Tom Luth. Room 8
2:00-3:00 Spotlight on Jim Silke— With a career that spans comics,
movies, design, and fine art, Comic-Con special guest Jim Silke has done
it all. Silke talks about his past, present, and future work in this
Spotlight event. Room 9
2:00-3:00 Creating Comics the comiXology Way— omiXology has not only
transformed the industry in making digital comics available everywhere,
but they have also created the foundation for comic storytelling to be
expressed in new ways. Originally created to artfully display comics on
small screens, comiXology's revolutionary Guided View reading technology
has evolved to dramatically change how comic stories are being told.
From early experiments like Box 13, Valentine, and Power Play to more
recent efforts like Marvel's Infinite Comics, comiXology's Guided View
has ushered in a new era in comic book creation. Join comiXology
co-founders David Steinberger and John D. Roberts and Power Play artist
Riley Brown as they show you the ins and outs of creating comics using
the Guided View tools and discuss comiXology's plans for these tools.
Room 11AB
2:00-3:00 Image Comics Presents— Some of Image Comics' most exciting
new creators assemble to talk about their work and life as independent
comics creators. Join these rising star creators for a lively
conversation, and discover your favorite new creators and titles.
Panelists include Tim Daniel (Enormous), Jim McCann (Mind the Gap), Sina
Grace (Li'l Depressed Boy, Not My Bag), Ales Kot (Wild Children),
Michael Moreci (Hoax Hunters), and Kurtis Wiebe (Green Wake, Peter
Panzerfaust, Debris), with moderator Sarah deLaine. Room 23ABC
2:00-3:00 Make Toons That Sell without Selling Out— Meet Bill Plympton,
"The King of Indie Animation," and learn about his new "how to" Focal
Press book, Make Toons That Sell Without Selling Out. Learn the secrets
behind cartoon production as Bill breaks down how to make a career
outside the world of corporate animation. Also, Bill will screen some of
his recent work, including Tiffany the Whale, his re-imagining of
Winsor McCay's classic short The Flying House, and clips from his
upcoming feature, Cheatin'. And everyone who attends will receive a free
Bill Plympton drawing! Room 25ABC
2:00-3:00 Malibu Comics Retrospective— This year marks the 20th
anniversary of the Ultraverse, just one legacy of Malibu Comics, the
groundbreaking independent publisher that also brought us Image Comics,
Men in Black, and hundreds of original, creator-owned properties. Malibu
founders Scott Rosenberg (president, Malibu Comics), Dave Olbrich
(publisher), Tom Mason (VP, Marketing), and Chris Ulm (editor-in-chief)
offer a lively discussion hosted by comics blogger Paul O'Connor
(www.longboxgraveyard.com). Learn about Malibu's place in comics history
and their forward-looking attitude toward creator's rights. Hear the
war stories, ask your questions, and see rarities from the Malibu
vaults. Room 32AB
2:00-3:00 Power Rangers: 20 Years and Beyond— Saban Brands and Shout!
Factory officially kick off the 20th anniversary celebration of Power
Rangers with a discussion featuring Elie Dekel (president, Saban
Brands), Paul Schrier ("Bulk"), and other on-screen talent and members
of the creative team. Moderated by Brian Ward (DVD producer of Mighty
Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series), the panel will dive into
the origin and evolution of the Power Rangers franchise, including the
long-awaited debut of the series on DVD and the show's resurgence on
Nickelodeon with Power Rangers Super Samurai and much more! Indigo
Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
2:05-3:05 Walt Disney Studios: Frankenweenie, Oz The Great and
Powerful, and Wreck-it Ralph— Walt Disney Studios hosts a Q&A panel
featuring the imaginative director of Frankenweenie, Tim Burton (Alice
in Wonderland); a special look at the world of Oz The Great and Powerful
with director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy); and the illustrious voice
cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Wreck-It Ralph, including John
C. Reilly (Step Brothers) and Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman
Program), and director Rich Moore (Futurama). Hall H
2:15-3:15 Blizzard Entertainment Product Showcase— Love Diablo, World
of Warcraft and StarCraft? Join Chris Metzen (Blizzard Entertainment
SVP, story and franchise development) and a team of esteemed guests as
we reveal never-before-seen licensed products and plans for 2012/2013.
Talk to the designers, writers and artists themselves as we dig into
Mega Bloks, novels, comics, statues and more. Panel and Q&A session
moderated by Kat Hunter (host of Blizzcon coverage on DIRECTV). Room
6BCF
2:15-3:15 USA Network's Psych— Psych returns to Comic-Con for a fourth
consecutive year, with a fan-focused event that will invite the audience
to be not just viewers, but active participants. Psych-O fans can look
forward to a hilarious and uncensored experience with the creative team
behind the hottest fake psychic detective agency on TV. Psych stars
James Roday (Shawn Spencer), Dulé Hill (Burton "Gus" Guster), Maggie
Lawson (Juliet O'Hara), Tim Omundson (Carlton Lassiter), Kirsten Nelson
(Chief Karen Vick), and Corbin Bernsen (Henry Spencer), along with Psych
producers Steve Franks (creator/executive producer), Kelly Kulchak
(executive producer), and Chris Henze (executive producer) will dedicate
the afternoon to answering fan questions and interacting with the
audience, sharing secrets & stories from the set in this "chat" with
4,250 of their closest fans. Attendees will see video clips produced
exclusively for Comic-Con, a never-before-seen "first look" at the
Season 7 episodes currently in production, and a taste of Psych's
milestone 100th episode, "100 CLUEs". Ballroom 20
2:30-3:30 ComicBase User Group Meeting— Peter Bickford and other key
folks from the ComicBase team showcase the latest features and additions
to ComicBase, the world's premiere software for comic book collectors.
The panelists will allow lots of time for you to ask questions about the
program and its sister site, Atomic Avenue, and best of all, lots of
giveaways in return to answers on comic book trivia questions. Room 4
2:30-3:30 MTV's Teen Wolf— Cast members Tyler Posey, Dylan O'Brien,
Crystal Reed, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden and Colton Haynes, along
with executive producer Jeff Davis, present an exclusive first-look at a
new episode, followed by a Q&A session. Stay for the don't-miss
world premiere trailer of MTV's upcoming scripted comedy series The
Inbetweeners. Room 6A
2:30-3:30 Captain Action Returns— The original superhero action figure
returns with an all-new toy line. Joe Jusko (Comic-Con special guest),
Steven E. Gordon (Wolverine & the X-Men), Tom Tatarnowicz (Biker
Mice from Mars), Nick Barrucci (publisher, Dynamite Comics). J. C.
Vaughn (publisher, Overstreet Comics Book Price Guide), Mike Murphy
(Round 2 Toys), Joe Ahearn (Captain Action), and Julius Marx (Action
Figure Insider) discuss the upcoming toys, offer sneak peeks at upcoming
releases, and announce surprising new initiatives. Moderated by Ed
Catto (Captain Action). Room 24ABC
2:30-3:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #4: The Dark Knight Rises: Is
Batman Broken?— He's strong, smart, and heroic. He's the Dark Knight we
want on our side, but is Batman also out of his mind? Caught between
Catwoman and Bane as Christopher Nolan's Batman movie trilogy comes to
its end, will Batman break? Psychologists Travis Langley (Batman and
Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight) and Robin Rosenberg (The
Psychology of Superheroes, What's the Matter with Batman?) discuss Bruce
Wayne's relationships, strengths, weaknesses, and potential diagnoses
and ask executive producer Michael Uslan (The Dark Knight Rises), comic
book writers Len Wein (Batman) and Steve Englehart (Detective Comics),
and Catwoman herself, actress Lee Meriwether (Batman: The Movie),
exactly how healthy it is for an orphaned billionaire to spend his
nights fighting crime while dressed like a bat. Does the Dark Knight
have bats in his belfry? Room 26AB
3:00-4:00 Comic-Con How-To: Living and Creating in the DeviantART World
with Yuumei— With the rise of the digital age and social networking,
sharing your art is like never before. Artists are no longer tied to the
will of a publisher or gallery to get their work seen. However, finding
your way in this brave new world can be a daunting task. But fear not!
This panel will show you how easy it is to get started, find
inspiration, make new discoveries, and establish yourself in the world
of DeviantART. Room 2
3:00-4:00 1982: It was 30 Years Ago Today-Greatest Geek Year Ever!—
It's time to stand up and cheer the greatest geek year ever-three
decades later-and the editors of Geek Magazine and guests are here to
tell you all about it on this nostalgic trip down memory lane in which
they go back to the future. Geek editors Jeff Bond and David E. Williams
are joined by screenwriter Ashley E. Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class),
director Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise, The Hills Run Red),
writer Steve Melching (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Transformers: The
Series), Steve Kriozere (V.I.P., Elvis Van Helsing), Bill Hunt, Todd
Doogan and Dr. Adam Jahnke (The Digital Bits, Geek), and Mark A. Altman
(Free Enterprise, Femme Fatales, Castle) to discuss the year that gave
us Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Blade Runner, E.T., Tron,
Poltergeist, Conan: The Barbarian, The Road Warrior, The Thing, Liquid
Sky (Liquid Sky? Really?!?), The Sword and the Sorcerer, Diner, 48
Hours, Dexy's Midnight Runner's "Come On Eileen" and many more. What's
your favorite? And can 2012 possibly compare? You be the judge. On
second thought, they'll be the judge. Moderated by Geek Magazine
(geekexchange.com). Room 5AB
3:00-4:00 VIZ Media Panel— Get the latest updates and exciting news
from VIZ Media staff on your favorite manga and anime. You'll also get
the scoop on new acquisitions, upcoming releases, and projects VIZ has
yet to announce. Get in line early and get a chance to win prizes! Room
7AB
3:00-4:00 The Two Editors Panel— Sid Jacobsen was the editor at Harvey
Comics starting in the early 1950s, overseeing their successful line
including the many titles featuring Casper the Friendly Ghost and Richie
Rich. Victor Gorelick has worked for Archie Comics for over 50 years in
a variety of roles, including art director and editor-in-chief,
supervising Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, and the whole Riverdale
mob. What does it take to get all those books to press every week for
decades and decades? Find out when moderator Mark Evanier grills these
two men who between them have probably edited more comic books than
you'll ever read. Room 8
3:00-4:00 IDW's Artist's Editions: What's Next?— Editor Scott Dunbier
answers questions about the Eisner Award-winning series from IDW. If you
are a fan of original art, this is the panel for you: one hour of
talking about what you want to see as an Artist's Edition, and just
gabbing about great art in general. Plus there will be a few fantastic
announcements of forthcoming books. Room 9
3:00-4:00 Comics: Digital Color for Comics— Every month your favorite
comic books must be colored before going to press, but just how are they
colored? Learn about the creative art of comic book coloring as Hi-Fi's
Brian Miller (World's Finest) and Kristy Miller (SpongeBob SquarePants)
demonstrate the step-by-step transformation of a comic book page from
black and white to full color. Learn the basics of flatting, rendering,
color holds, and special effects, along with top digital coloring tips.
Q&A session. Room 11AB
3:00-4:00 Graphic Novels: The Bookstore Crowd— The comics world looks
at "mainstream comics" as the superhero crowd, the ones available in
comic book stores every Wednesday. But the real mainstream comics and
graphic novels are in bookstores and created by a whole different crowd,
one that lacks, for the most part, capes, powers, and spandex. Comics
journalist Tom Spurgeon (comicsreporter.com) talks to Comic-Con special
guests Kate Beaton (Hark! A Vagrant!), Alison Bechdel (Are You My
Mother? A Comic Drama), Brecht Evens (The Making of), Jennifer and
Matthew Holm (Babymouse series), Nate Powell (Any Empire), and Jason
Shiga (Empire State) about their popular graphic novels that appeal to a
more diverse audience in bookstores all over the world. Room 23ABC
3:00-4:00 Hungry for Dystopia— With the skyrocketing popularity of The
Hunger Games, dystopian literature has been creating major waves in the
media. What attracts these authors to explore the concept of a
totalitarian future that possibly awaits us all? Anna North (America
Pacifica) leads the discussion with panelists Neal Shusterman (Unwind
trilogy), Lissa Price (Starters), Paolo Bacigalupi (The Drowned Cities),
Michael Grant (BZRK), Daniel H. Wilson (Amped), Gennifer Albin
(Crewel), and Marie Lu (Legend trilogy). Room 25ABC
3:00-4:00 I Can't Write, I Can't Draw, But I Love Comics!— Just because
you missed out on the writing and drawing genes doesn't mean there
isn't a place for you in the comics, animation, and gaming industries.
Companies still need managers, publishers, producers, directors, mo-cap
and voice-over actors, game masters, and programmers. Panelists Scott
Agostoni (manager of comic creators and comics expert), animation/motion
capture supervisor Derron Ross (Blur Studio), gaming CEO Mike Fischer
(Square Enix), composer Jeremy Zuckerman (Legend of Korra), sound
designer Benjamin Wynn (Avatar the Last Airbender), and film/mo-cap
actor Joe Gatt (J.J. Abrams' Star Trek 2), will alert you to some of
these careers and tell you how to find your niche. Moderated by Susan
Karlin (Fast Company). Room 32AB
3:00-4:00 Hotel Transylvania— Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's
lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it
up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On
one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of his best
friends-Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the
Werewolf family, and more-to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis's
118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all these legendary monsters is no
problem-but everything could change for the overprotective dad when one
ordinary guy stumbles upon the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.
Animation superstar Genndy Tartakovsky, who previously created Dexter's
Laboratory and Star Wars: Clone Wars, among other projects, takes the
helm of this project for his first feature film, and takes the stage to
tell you all about it. Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
3:15-4:15 DC Entertainment-All Access: DC NOW!— At DC Entertainment,
there's never been a better time to be a comics fan. Come to this
all-access panel and find out what some of DC's top talent is looking
forward to, with Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre), Geoff
Johns (Justice League, Green Lantern, Aquaman), Rob Liefeld
(Deathstroke, Grifter, Savage Hawkman), Scott Lobdell (Teen Titans,
Superboy, Red Hood and the Outlaws), Francis Manapul (Flash), Jimmy
Palmiotti (All-Star Western), Scott Snyder (Batman, Swamp Thing) and
others. Room 6DE
3:15-4:15 Low Budget/Big Genre: Making it Fun— Script developers,
producers, writers, and actors discuss lower-budget genre movies and
some of the tools they use to make them so much fun that people keep
coming back for more. Panelists include writer/director Eric Forsberg
(Syfy, The Asylum, Active Entertainment), Micho Rutare (development
executive, The Asylum), actress Gabriel Womack (Triassic Attack,
Copperhead), Mark Beltzman (Re-Animator, the Musical), Karen Goodman
Forsberg (producer and co-founder, Big Bear Horror Film Festival), and
Bill Lundy (writer, Silent Warning, Alien Siege on SyFy; head of
Scriptwriters Network). Marriott Hall 2, Marriott Marquis & Marina
3:25-4:25 CZ12— Jackie Chan & JJ Productions Limited are happy to
bring you Jackie Chan's upcoming classical full-action feature movie
CZ12, which is produced and directed by Jackie Chan. The movie stars
Jackie Chan, Kwone Sang Woo and with a special guest appearance by
Oliver Platt. It is filmed in multi-territories including China, France,
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vanuatu, Australia, and Latvia. Trailers will be
presented and a Q&A will be held for the film. Hall H
3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Tim Bradstreet: 25 Years on the Edge of
Fantastic Illustration— Comic-Con special guest Tim Bradstreet (The
Punisher Max, Hellblazer, Vampire: The Masquerade) discusses his career
in RPGs, comics, and film. Join Tim for this onstage interview and
Q&A session moderated by Tom Racine (Tall Tale Radio). Room 4
3:30-4:30 Assassin's Creed III: Live Stage Demo— Meet Connor, the
newest Assassin in the legendary franchise and the spark that will
ignite the American Revolution into a full blaze. See for the first time
a live demo of Boston, a bustling port city on the brink of revolution,
presented by Alex Hutchinson (creative director). Experience the epic
scale and scope of Assassin's Creed III with footage of the frontier,
colonial cities, and naval battles on the open seas. Witness Connor
unleash lethal new skills and weapons in a stunningly realistic open
world made possible by the Ubisoft-AnvilNext gaming engine. Get a
behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the famous Assassin's Creed
III Steelbook made by one of the world's preeminent and well-respected
comic book artists, Alex Ross, and get a peek inside the mind of
creative director Alex Hutchinson in a Q&A featuring a guest host.
Room 6BCF
3:30-4:35 Beauty and the Beast— Stars Kristin Kreuk (Smallville) and
Jay Ryan (Terra Nova), along with executive producers Jennifer Levin
(Without a Trace) and Sherri Cooper (Brothers and Sisters), discuss the
new CW fall show: a modern adaptation of the beloved fairy tale. The
series centers on Catherine Chandler (Kreuk), a tough-minded NYPD
homicide detective, who is haunted by witnessing her mother's murder
nine years before and the murderer's quick demise at what she perceived
to be the hands of a beast. After years of searching, Catherine finally
discovers the beast is Vincent Keller (Ryan), a survivor of a military
experiment that went disastrously wrong and left him in hiding to lead a
secret life. Join the cast and producers for an exclusive viewing of
the first episode, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dalton
Ross (assistant managing editor, Entertainment Weekly). Ballroom 20
3:30-4:30 FUNimation Sneak Peek: Mass Effect: Paragon Lost and Coming
Soon— A very special look at Mass Effect: Paragon Lost, a new animated
feature based on the world of EA and BioWare's Mass Effect games, in
addition to some exclusive looks at new series coming soon from
FUNimation, one of the North American leaders in anime. Room 24ABC
3:30-4:30 The Future of Superhero Studies— Superhero scholarship has
exploded over the past few years. Professors Ben Saunders (CCI 2012
special guest and author of Do the Gods Wear Capes?) and Charles
Hatfield (author of the Eisner Award-nominated Hand of Fire: The Comics
Art of Jack Kirby) invite you to join them for a frank, free-spirited
discussion of superhero studies: its history, challenges, and
possibilities. What has been done in the field, what can be done, and
where do we go from here? Room 26AB
3:45-4:45 Image: The Walking Dead— The bestselling, award-winning comic
The Walking Dead has been a critical and commercial success-and its TV
adaptation on AMC holds its own weight as a record-setting juggernaut.
Join creator/writer Robert Kirkman and series artist Charlie Adlard for a
rare sit-down, where they will discuss the past, present, and future of
the decade's most talked about zombie phenomenon. A Q&A will follow
the conversation between the visionary collaborators. Moderated by Sina
Grace. Room 6A
4:00-5:00 Comic-Con How-To: Don't Break In, Break Out! with Dave Elliot
and Bob Self— DeviantART offers the world a different publishing
perspective for content creators, one that may open your eyes to the
prospects of the creator's potential in a larger world. Bob Self and
Dave Elliott discuss the future for creators with Techgnotic. Room 2
4:00-5:00 Time Travel: Science Fact or Science Fiction? Stuff You
Should Know With Josh and Chuck— Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant, hosts of
the Top 10 iTunes podcast Stuff You Should Know, lead a discussion about
time travel with some very special celebrity guests for a
live-from-Comic-Con taping of their podcast. Josh and Chuck will present
an exclusive sneak peek at the pilot for their new Science Channel
series Stuff You Should Know, based on the wildly popular podcast that
generates more than one million downloads per month, as well as limited
edition Comic-Con exclusive giveaways from Science Channel. Room 5AB
4:00-5:00 Character Design in Entertainment: From Script to Sculp— When
it comes to behind-the-scenes special features and "The Art of
Making..." reference books for movies, gaming, and entertainment,
oftentimes we only get a brief glimpse of what went into the design of a
production. Leading creature and concept designer Neville Page (Avatar,
Star Trek, Tron, Super 8, and most recently Prometheus) goes in-depth
about the specificity of character development, from script
interpretation to full design execution, referencing select work from
some of the spectacular films he has worked on. You will not only see
the final resolve, but the roughest of sketches. A thorough Q&A will
be a big part of the presentation. Room 7AB
4:00-5:00 Spotlight on Andy Mangels— Bestselling author and Comic-Con
special guest Andy Mangels has been extraordinarily active in the
entertainment field for 28 years: as a pop culture journalist, as a
comic book writer and editor, as the author of over 20 books, as an
award-winning special features producer and documentary director/writer,
as the man behind raising over $136,000 for domestic violence shelters
with his Women of Wonder Day charity events, and as a respected panelist
at Comic-Con for 25 years! Now, Andy sits down with interviewer Roger
Klorese for a look at his career and discusses writing for almost every
major licensing company, his renowned social and humanitarian activism,
and having the most famous moustache in comicdom. Plus, find out about
his book from TwoMorrows, Lou Scheimer: Creating the Filmation
Generation, and what's next for Andy! Questions from audience members
will be welcome. Room 8
4:00-5:00 Abrams ComicArts— For over 60 years Abrams has been the
premiere art book publisher. With the launch of Abrams ComicArts in
2009, the tradition of excellence continues with award-winning original
graphic works by Derf Backderf, Brian Fies, Jason Shiga, and Kazu
Kibuishi, as well as monographs on such seminal creators as Jack Kirby,
Harvey Kurtzman, Daniel Clowes, and Jaime Hernandez. Charles Kochman
(editorial director) and Sheila Keenan (senior editor) talk about
current ComicArts titles; the exciting fall list, including Economix by
Michael Goodwin and Dan Burr, The Carter Family: Don't Forget This Song
by Frank M. Young and David Lasky, and Mars Attacks; and give sneak
peeks at upcoming titles such as Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer,
Barry Deutsch's Hereville Book 2: How Mirka Met a Meteorite, Bazooka Joe
from Topps, William Stout's Legends of the Blues, Good Riddance: A
Graphic Memoir of Divorce by Cynthia Copeland, and Darryl Cunningham's
What the Frack? Lies, Hoaxes, Scams, and Other Science Tales; as well as
news about what's coming next from Dave McKean, Frank Cammuso, Laura
Lee Gulledge, Kazu Kibuishi, and others. Room 9
4:00-5:00 Perspective for Illustration: Inventing Backgrounds and
Harmonizing the Figures to the Environment— Have you ever struggled to
get your characters to line up with the environment? Do you rely
entirely on photos to help you draw a background? This workshop focuses
on the perspective or deep space design of the illustrated moment and
how to design rich, meaningful backdrops to the story you are telling.
There will be a plethora of professional tips and shortcuts to getting
around the intricate work involved in setting up a complex perspective
grid, including scaling, detailing, and the illusion of depth both in
black and white or sketch media and full color. In addition there will
be a lecture on the perspective of the figure, how to keep it harmonized
with the environment it is drawn into as well as how to keep it lens
correct in the composition. Bring your pads and draw along, take notes
and elevate your art skills. Room 11AB
4:00-5:00 Abstract Studio: Terry Moore— Don't miss fan favorite Terry
Moore as he discusses his new hit horror series Rachel Rising, his
acclaimed sci-fi series Echo, and exciting plans for the 20th
anniversary celebration of his epic series Strangers in Paradise! Terry
will fill you in on all the latest news and then open the floor for the
ever-popular Q&A. Room 23ABC
4:00-5:00 Womanthology— One woman's (Renae De Liz) question on Twitter
became a fully realized all-female graphic novel anthology in under a
year. A legion of supporters helped fund Womanthology: Heroic through a
considerably successful Kickstarter campaign, and recently IDW announced
the continuation of Womanthology as an ongoing series, starting with
Womanthology: Space. Meet some of the more than 170 creators who made
the book happen: Trina Robbins (The Brinkley Girls), Kelly Turnbull
(Ugly Americans Season 1), Jean Kang (In Every Heart a Masterwork),
Bonnie Burton (You Can Draw Star Wars), Ma'at Crook (Womanthology),
Cassandra James (The Gathering), Jolene Houser (Dusk Vol. 2), Jody
Houser (Everwell), and editor Mariah Huehner (Womanthology). Moderated
by Womanthology contributor Barbara Kesel (TokyoPop's Legends of the
Dark Crystal). Room 25ABC
4:00-5:00 Archaia: How to Effectively Pitch a Story— In this
interactive panel, Archaia editors and creators will offer their advice
to aspiring comic book creators on how to better pitch their story.
First, the audience will be asked to suggest an occupation, a setting,
and a character motivation (e.g., a dead zoologist in Hell trying to get
out), then nine volunteers will be chosen and broken up into three
teams of three. An Archaia editor or creator will be assigned to each
team, and the team will go outside the room to come up with a quick
pitch for a story. Meanwhile, a fourth Archaia editor will put on a
presentation outlining the dos and don't's of pitching for the rest of
the audience. After 15 minutes, each team will make their presentation,
"pitching" it to the audience, who will ultimately vote to choose the
one they like the best. The winning team will get a prize pack of
Archaia hardcover books. With Archaia editor-in-chief Stephen Christy,
chief creative officer Mark Smylie, publisher Mike Kennedy, and writer
Josh Ryan (Syndrome). Room 32AB
4:00-5:00 Wilfred: Screening and Q&A— Elijah Wood (Lord of the
Rings) stars as Ryan, a young man struggling unsuccessfully to make his
way in the world until he forms a unique friendship with Wilfred, his
neighbor's canine pet, played by Jason Gann (The Wedge), who co-created
and starred in the Australian version of Wilfred in 2007. While everyone
else sees Wilfred as just a dog, Ryan sees a crude and surly man in
cheap dog suit. Elijah and Jason join Wilfred co-stars Fiona Gubelmann
(Don't Trust the B** in Apt 23), and Dorian Brown (Roommates) as well as
showrunner/executive producer David Zuckerman (Family Guy) and
executive producer/director Randall Einhorn (The Office) to discuss
bringing this unique live-action comedy to life. Indigo Ballroom, Hilton
San Diego Bayfront
4:30-5:30 Spotlight on Mike Carey— DC Vertigo editor Shelly Bond
interviews Comic-Con special guest Mike Carey (The Unwritten, X-Men
Legacy) about his career in comics, his other writings, and the future
projects he's got lined up for 2013 and beyond. With Q&A. Room 4
4:30-5:30 Marvel: Next Big Thing— The Marvel Universe is where the
biggest comic stories happen-so wouldn't you like to be the first to
know what Marvel has planned? Get the latest news on Marvel's plan for
their biggest heroes and villains, with some surprises along the way!
Editor Sana Amanat, editor-in-chief Axel Alonso, Marvel talent scout C.
B. Cebulski, and others answer all your burning questions while giving
you a sneak peek at the future of Marvel. Room 6DE
4:30-5:30 Masters of the Web— The annual gathering of some of the most
prominent and influential film pundits on the web discuss the film
industry, writing for film online, film fandom, and a whole lot more.
Moderated by star of the new Lionsgate film Dredd, Karl Urban (Star
Trek, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King), with special surprise cast
members from the film. Panelists include Mike Sampson
(ScreenCrush.com), Jen Yamato (MovieLine.com), Mali Elfman
(ScreenCrave.com), Erik Davis (Movies.com), Steve "Frosty" Weintraub
(Colider.com), Grae Drake (Fandango.com), Jenna Busch (Cocktails with
Stan Lee), and Edward Douglas (ComingSoon.net), and hosted by John
Campea (AMC Theatres). AMC is generously providing free movies passes to
all attendees of the panel this year! Room 24ABC
4:30-5:30 Bringing Comics to Life in the Library— Five super-librarians
discuss how they have reached readers of all ages through comics-based
library programming. Hear about developing shared collections, get
valuable resources and craft ideas, learn to schedule author visits, and
more. They'll cover all the nitty-gritty of programming in school and
public libraries from the inside out. Featuring Jack Baur (Berkeley
Public Library, reviewer for No Flying No Tights), Jessica Lee (Willard
Middle School), Scott Robbins (Toronto Public Library, author of A
Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics), Susan Rodgers (Palo Alto
Public Library), and Eva Volin (Alameda Free Library, reviewer for No
Flying No Tights). Room 26AB
4:40-5:45 Cracking the Case with Sherlock Holmes and Watson: A
Behind-the-scenes Look at CBS's New Series Elementary— Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson over 120
years ago. This fall on CBS, the dynamic duo gets a modern-day makeover
cracking cases in contemporary New York City. Brilliant investigator
Sherlock, played by Jonny Lee Miller (Dexter), is a recent rehab
graduate paired with his worst nightmare: sober coach Joan Watson,
played by Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels). Together, Sherlock's unique
detective skills and Watson's medical expertise make a formidable force
capable of solving the NYPD's most impossible cases. Be the first to see
an exclusive sneak peek at the new television series, followed by a
panel discussion with series stars Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu and
executive producers Robert Doherty and Carl Beverly, moderated by
Entertainment Weekly assistant managing editor Dalton Ross. Ballroom 20
4:45-5:45 The Fiction of Halo 4— Halo 4 heralds the return of one of
gaming's most iconic heroes, the Master Chief, in a new, epic sci-fi
saga. Expanding and enriching the narrative, 343 Industries, with very
special panelists, share how the development of stories across the Greg
Bear Forerunner saga, the Karen Traviss Kilo-Five trilogy, Halo 4:
Forward Unto Dawn, Halo 4 Campaign and Halo Infinity Multiplayer have
become connective tissue for Halo 4. Don't miss the exciting premiere of
the Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn trailer as well as Q&A with special
guests. Panelists include Brian Reed, franchise writer; Armando Troisi,
narrative director, 343 Industries; Brien Goodrich, cinematic director;
Stewart Hendler, director (Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, Whisper, H+); Todd
Helbing, writer (Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, Spartacus, Smallville); and
Aaron Helbing, writer (Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, Spartacus,
Smallville). Moderated by Frank O'Connor, franchise development
director, 343 Industries. Room 6BCF
4:45-5:45 The Expendables 2-Real American Heroes— Sylvester Stallone
and the legendary cast of the sequel to 2010's smash hit film preview
the real-deal muscles, weapons, skills, and explosions that went into
making a film even bigger and badder than the original. Terry Crews,
Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Jean Claude Van Damme, and Arnold
Schwarzenegger will join the panel discussion. Hall H
5:00-7:00 Comic-Con How-To: Use Guerilla Art Tactics to Share Your
Vision with the World— Artist Lori Gordon addresses what it means to
make art when you don't necessarily consider yourself an artist. She
will review making art without interest in the outcome and making
something that has nothing to do with earning money as the end goal.
After reviewing artworks made by Lori and others, participants will make
their own project. Room 2
5:00-6:00 Blu-ray Producers 2012— Bill Hunt, Todd Doogan, and Dr. Adam
Jahnke of The Digital Bits.com and Geek Monthly discuss the process of
making great Blu-ray special editions with producers Charles de
Lauzirika (Prometheus, The Amazing Spider-Man), Cliff Stephenson (The
Hunger Games, The Expendables 2), and Robert Meyer Burnett (Star Trek:
The Next Generation-Seasons One and Two), as well as Warner Home Video's
senior VP of theatrical catalog marketing George Feltenstein. Audience
participation is encouraged. Room 5AB
5:00-6:00 Legendary Comics— Legendary Comics presents a
behind-the-scenes look at its upcoming slate of must-read projects. Get
first-look access to new content, grab limited-edition giveaways, and
ask questions of your favorite creators. The panel is hosted by the
nerdist himself, Chris Hardwick. Panelists include The Tower Chronicles
creators Matt Wagner (Grendel, Mage) and Simon Bisley (Lobo, 2000 AD),
Shadow Walk creators Max Brooks (The Zombie Survival Guide, G.I. Joe:
Hearts & Minds), Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, The Flash), and Shane
Davis (Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns, Superman: Earth One).
Joining this all-star cast are co-creator of The Tower Chronicles and
Shadow Walk, Thomas Tull (founder and CEO of Legendary Entertainment)
and editor-in-chief Bob Schreck (All-Star Superman). Don't miss breaking
news regarding our next project from an elite creator in the comics
industry who will be making a surprise appearance. Room 6A
5:00-6:00 The Most Dangerous Women at Comic-Con— Actresses, stuntwomen,
creative cosplayers, outspoken bloggers, and groundbreaking comic book
creators-which women are the movers and shakers on the convention scene?
Who are the innovators breaking barriers in the world of fandom? To
discuss these game changers, Action Flick Chick Katrina Hill
(GeekNation, MTV Geek) has assembled a team of women dangerous in their
own right: Leah Cevoli (Robot Chicken), Holly Conrad (Comic-Con Episode
IV: A Fan's Hope), Adrianne Curry (Stan Lee's World of Heroes), Abbie
Heppe (Respawn Entertainment), Clare Kramer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer),
Kristen Nedopak (Skyrim: To Lydia with Love), Milynn Sarley
(GeekNation's Lairs), Stephanie Thorpe (ElfQuest: A Fan Imagining), and
Patricia Tallman (Night of the Living Dead, Babylon 5). With moderator
Bonnie Burton (SFX Magazine). Room 7AB
5:00-6:00 Luann-alysis: A Stripper Revealed— Comic-Con special guest
Greg Evans opens his personal scrapbook and shows childhood cartoons,
pre-Luann strips, weird art, and embarrassing goofs from 27 years of
Luann. Q&A follows. Moderated by Fred Bronson (writer, Star Trek:
The Next Generation, Star Trek: The Animated Series). Room 8
5:00-6:00 Uncle Creepy Presents— A stellar panel of ghoulish creators
discuss Warren's Creepy and Eerie, which have been relaunched at Dark
Horse in hardcover archival editions, new comic books, and artist
compilation formats. Discover all the exciting things coming up in the
Creepy universe. Moderated by Overstreet's J. C. Vaughn and featuring
New Comic Company's twin engines Dan Braun (Creepy) and Josh Braun
(Button Man) and super special guest MAD and Creepy artist Angelo Torres
(Mad), plus writer Christopher A. Taylor and some very special
unannounced guests. Plus, there will be Creepy trivia questions with
tons of giveaways, swag and prizes. Room 9
5:00-6:00 Figure Drawing for Popular Media— Emilio Soltero, Ph.D. (Draw
the Line, Figure It Out, John Buscema: A Life in Sketches) and Rudy
Nebres (Conan, Dr. Strange, John Carter [Marvel]) present a primer on
drawing the figure for popular media, including drawing for comics and
character design. The focus will be on anatomy and figure drawing.
Emilio and Rudy will lecture and demonstrate on figure drawing. Come
ready to take notes and to draw. Room 11AB
5:00-6:00 First Comics: 30th Anniversary Extravaganza!— Legendary '80s
independent publishing powerhouse First Comics is rocking into San Diego
with the assembled might of extraordinary comics creators Bill
Willingham, Max Allan Collins, The Fillbach Brothers, Steve Stern, Dan
Cote, and Larry Young. With giveaways, surprise guests, elephants,
circus clowns, and more as befitting a 30th Anniversary-come celebrate
with First! Moderated by Ken F. Levin. Room 23ABC
5:00-6:00 MTV Geek: Creator Pitch LIVE!— MTV Comics executive editor
Tom Akel hosts a live pitch competition between three of the top
creators in the business. Just three weeks prior to Comic-Con, creators
were each given the same topic, something that's been a hot button issue
in the industry in the past year, from which they will draw their
inspiration to develop a new comic series. Creators have 10 minutes to
present their pitch to the fans. They're be some time for questions, and
then the pitches will be put it to a vote that's determined by you!
Room 25ABC
5:00-6:00 Northwest Press— How does a small comic book publisher
succeed in today's market? Northwest Press opened their doors in 2010,
braving a recession, the rise of digital media, and the disappearance of
specialty shops and bookstores to create a publishing company
specializing in a niche market: lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
comics. Two years later, Northwest is still growing. Join in a lively
discussion about how to operate on a shoestring while looking like a
pro, how to leverage social media and connections, and how to succeed as
a small press. Moderated by Chance Whitmire (Fanboys of the Universe)
and featuring the owner of Northwest Press, Charles "Zan" Christensen
(The Mark of Aeacus, The Power Within), as well as three of the creators
he's published: Justin Hall (Glamazonia: the Uncanny Super Tranny, No
Straight Lines), Jon Macy (Teleny and Camille, Fearful Hunter), and Leia
Weathington (The Legend of Bold Riley). Room 32AB
5:00-6:00 Archer: Screening and Q&A— This animated half-hour comedy
revolves around the spy agency known as the International Secret
Intelligence Service (ISIS) and the lives of its self-involved
employees. Series creator Adam Reed (Sealab 2021) and the show's voice
actors discuss their daunting and enigmatic work of espionage,
reconnaissance missions, wiretapping, and undercover surveillances-which
are all actually unmitigated occasions for the ISIS staff to undermine,
sabotage, and betray each other for personal gain. Panelists include H.
Jon Benjamin (Bob's Burgers) as the highly skilled yet incredibly vain
master spy "Sterling Archer," Aisha Tyler (The Talk) as Archer's fellow
agent and ex-girlfriend "Lana Kane," Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live)
as the easily intimidated comptroller-turned-ISIS-agent "Cyril Figgis,"
Judy Greer (Arrested Development) as the loquacious secretary "Cheryl
Tunt," and Amber Nash (Frisky Dingo) as the discordant director of human
resources for ISIS "Pam Poovey." Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego
Bayfront
5:30-6:30 Kodansha Comics— The staff of Kodansha Comics talk about all
their exciting plans for 2012 and beyond. Learn about all the new titles
coming out in the coming months, with special coverage of Sailor Moon,
Battle Angel Alita, and many other hit manga series. Kumi Shimizu
(Kodansha USA Publishing) and Dallas Middaugh (Random House) will tell
tall tales and answer all of your burning questions. Room 4
5:30-6:30 Klasky Csupo: We're Back!— The studio that brought you
Rugrats, Aaah! Real Monsters, and Wild Thornberrys, to name a few, is
back and at Comic-Con for the first time ever. Arlene Klasky (animation
creator), Craig Singer (filmmaker, Dark Ride), Charlie Adler
(Transformers), Greg Cipes (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and Tyler
Malin (transmedia storyteller) discuss Klasky Csupo's past and future
projects, including a skateboarding zombie! Giveaways include a
Comic-Con exclusive signed Issue 1 of Ollie Mongo, as well as an iPad
raffle. Moderated by Phil Daniels (digital media attorney, Ginsburg
Daniels LLP). Room 24ABC
5:30-6:30 Batman's Biggest Secret: The Bill Finger Story— Based on five
years of research for the new book Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret
Co-Creator of Batman, Marc Tyler Nobleman (Boys of Steel: The Creators
of Superman) reveals startling, never-published information about Bill
Finger, uncredited co-creator of Batman-including the game-changing
discovery of Finger's lone heir. Michael Uslan, executive producer of
The Dark Knight Rises, on the book: "Purposefully and meaningfully (and
beautifully) written." Room 26AB
5:45-6:45 Vertigo: A View from the Cutting Edge of Comics— It's a big
year for Vertigo, with exciting new projects like Fairest, Punk Rock
Jesus, and Saucer Country joining American Vampire, Fables, The
Unwritten, and Sweet Tooth. Get the lowdown on all your Vertigo
favorites-and some that will be-and catch the latest on new graphic
novels like Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Vol. 1 and
others, with senior VP/executive editor Karen Berger, plus Rafael
Albuquerque (American Vampire), Mike Allred (iZombie), Mark Buckingham
(Fables), Mike Carey (The Unwritten), Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), Sean
Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus), Dustin Nguyen (American Vampire: Lord of
Nightmares), Scott Snyder (American Vampire, American Vampire: Lord of
Nightmares), Bill Willingham (Fables, Fairest), and others. Room 6DE
6:00-7:00 The Character of Music— Composer and executive producer teams
discuss the dynamics of music in film and television. Blake Neely and
Greg Berlanti (Arrow), Chris Lennertz and Eric Kripke (Revolution,
Supernatural), Joseph Trapanese and Charlie Bean (TRON: Uprising), and
Nathan Johnson and Rian Johnson (Looper) discuss their working
relationship, how music plays a character in their stories, and the
intense process of scoring their projects. Moderated by Anne Cecere,
director of film and TV relations of BMI, and Chandler Poling, founder
of White Bear PR. Attendees will get a sneak peek into their work and
receive fun giveaways. Room 5AB
6:00-7:00 Nikita Q&A and Exclusive Video Presentation— Nikita stars
Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible 3), Shane West (ER), and Lyndsy Fonseca
(Kick-Ass) and executive producer Craig Silverstein (Bones) return to
Comic-Con just days before they begin production on season 3. Find out
what's in store for our new powerful team of heroes consisting of
Nikita, Michael, Alex, punk rock hacker Seymour Birkhoff, brilliant CIA
analyst Ryan Fletcher, and ex-Navy SEAL Sean Pierce. From Wonderland
Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, the third
season of Nikita debuts this October and will air Fridays at 9/8c on The
CW. Nikita: The Complete Second Season will be released on Blu-ray and
DVD on October 2. Room 6BCF
6:00-7:00 Masquerade 101— For costumers, future costumers, and those
who simply enjoy watching masquerades from the audience, this overview
of fan convention costume competitions covers original designs and
re-creations, how contests differ from one type of convention to
another, judging criteria and processes, and group versus solo costumes,
and offers planning, fabrication, and stage presentation tips for
taking a costume creation from idea to stage-ready showpiece. Presented
by Comic-Con's masquerade director for the past 20 years Martin Jaquish,
Masquerade assistant John Ruff, award-winning fan costumer Allan
Lavigne, and award-winning member of the HCC cosplay group Judy Grivich.
Room 7AB
6:00-7:00 Monsterverse Horror Comics: Bela Lugosi Demands Flesh and
Blood!— Monsterverse Entertainment executives Kerry Gammill (Superman,
Stargate, The Outer Limits) and Sam F. Park (Bela Lugosi's Tales from
the Grave) discuss the horror transmedia company's current and future
projects in print, mobile apps, interactive games, and Hollywood, along
with Henry Mayo (Ted, Tarzan, The Mummy). Creators Robert Tinnell and
Neil Vokes (Flesh and Blood) will discuss future plans for their
award-winning (Ghastly Award-Best Horror GN 2011) graphic novel series
along with its cover artist Dan Brereton (Nocturnals, The Last Battle).
Q&A session to follow. Room 8
6:00-7:00 The 7th Annual Comics Podcasting All-Stars— The legacy of
comics podcasting continues. The world of comics podcasts has changed
since they began in 2005 and this is your chance to see the pioneers of
comics podcasting discuss how the comics industry has evolved and how
it's affected podcasting. Always a panel full of passion and surprises,
thanks to the podcasters appearing on the panel, who include Bob Bretall
(The Comic Book Page), Brian "Pants" Christman (Comic Geek Speak),
Jimmy Aquino (Comic News Insider), Josh Flanagan (iFanboy), John
Siuntres (Word Balloon), Pat Loika (Loikamania!), and Cameron Hatheway
(Cammy's Comic Corner). Room 9
6:00-7:00 Breaking In and Staying In— So you want to make comics? This
panel is your first step toward actually doing it! Former Marvel and IDW
editor and Comics Experience founder Andy Schmidt (X-Men, Annihilation,
G.I. Joe, 5 Days to Die) discusses in detail the ins and outs of the
comic industry-specifically, what it takes to break into comics and how
it's done. This is the panel that no writer or artist dare miss. Hosted
by Comics Experience. Room 11AB
6:00-7:15 Showtime: Dexter— The gasps from last season's finale can
still be heard among Dexter fans as their worst fears were realized,
Dexter got caught and by none other than Deb! What will he do? What will
she do? What's next for America's Favorite Serial Killer? If the
suspense is killing you, don't miss this incredible panel, where you'll
be the first to see the Comic-Con exclusive first two minutes of the
season premiere. Moderator Ralph Garman (KROQ Entertainment reporter)
presides over a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars
and executive producers of Dexter. Featured panelists include series
star/executive producer Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Jennifer Carpenter
(Deb), and special guest star Yvonne Strahovski (Hanna). Also appearing
are executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck, and
Manny Coto. Plus Dexter fans will be the first to see the world premiere
trailer of one of the hottest series on television, Homeland, presented
by executive producers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa. The new season of
Dexter premieres September 30, at 9pm ET/PT only on Showtime. Ballroom
20
6:00-7:00 Insights to Indie Publishing: The Antidote Trust (TAT)— TAT
returns to discuss all creativity in all media, featuring info on new
projects. The panel's members include Geoff Thorne, TV screenwriter and
indie comics creator (Leverage, Ben 10: Omniverse, and indie comics by
GENRE 19); Dale Wilson, founder and editor-in-chief at
BuyIndieComics.com, online marketing guru, founding member of TAT and
comics creator/publisher (DWAP Productions, makers of Caffeine Dreams,
Magnificent Creatures, and other cutting-edge comics); Larry Welch, a
"pro's pro" at inking since 1992 (Eternity Comics, Malibu Comics, Image,
DC, and Marvel); author and publicist Melissa Jarvis (Past Her Time,
from BookStrand Romance, All Hollow's Eve from Cobblestone Press [w/a
Melissa L. Robert]); Justin Peniston, animation writer for Man of Action
Studios (creators of Ben 10) and "Big 2" writer and indie/digital
comics creator (Blue Beetle, Hunter Black); and Robert Roach,
professional illustrator and storyteller for two decades in film and TV
(Warner Detention, Thick as Thieves) and comics industries (Negative
Burn, Crack Dog, and The Roach, winner of the inaugural Glyph Award for
Indy Comics). Room 23ABC
6:00-7:00 The Science of Science Fiction: Canon Fodder— Aliens, robots,
wormholes, superheroes...there's more than a little science in all of
these, but how can that science be kept straight and consistent across
multiple movies and seasons of TV shows? Panelists Jon Spaihts (writer,
Prometheus), Jane Espenson (producer/writer, Battlestar Galactica,
Caprica), Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller (writers, Thor, X-Men: First
Class), Jaime Paglia (producer/writer, Eureka), and Dr. Kevin Grazier
(science advisor, Battlestar Galactica, Defiance), talk about the ups
and downs of respecting the science in ongoing science fiction TV and
movie series. Moderated by Dr. Phil Plait (writer/host, Phil Plait's Bad
Universe, Discover magazine's Bad Astronomy blog), and courtesy of The
Science and Entertainment Exchange, a program of the National Academy of
Sciences. Room 25ABC
6:00-7:00 Rewriting the Rules of Queers in Comics— Depictions of
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender characters in comics are
breaking from the purely positive "role model" portrayals that were
common over the past decade. Some creators aren't shying away from sex,
stereotypes, and bad behavior in their pursuit of intriguing and
well-rounded characters. As comics readers clamor for more explicit,
more outrageous, and more extreme comics-and hail them as victories over
timidity and political correctness-is it time to rewrite the rulebook
on queer characters? Oliver Nome (Fathom: Kiani), James Robinson (Earth
2, Justice League), Nicola Scott (Earth 2, Secret Six), Gail Simone
(Secret Six, Birds of Prey), Ivan Velez Jr. (Tales of the Closet,
Milestone Comics), and moderator Charles "Zan" Christensen (The Mark of
Aeacus, The Power Within) engage in a lively, irreverent discussion
about the wild frontier of queers in comics. Room 32AB
6:00-7:00 RiffTrax Live— Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill
Corbett (RiffTrax.com, Mystery Science Theater 3000) return to Comic-Con
to perform another live, hilarious riff to a classic short. Join the
riffers for fun, laughs and the latest news about their upcoming "Manos"
The Hands of Fate and Birdemic live shows, playing for only one night
each in select movie theatres nationwide this August and October.
RiffTrax.com is the site where MST3K-style humor meets mainstream
movies, TV shows and vintage shorts. At RiffTrax they don't make movies,
they make them funny! Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
6:15-7:15 How to Get a Job in the Video Gaming Industry— Moderator
Francis Mao of Capcom leads a panel of industry insiders from a variety
of game companies and industry outlets to share how they got to "play
video games for a living," and the wide assortment of career paths that
are available. You don't have to be a programming whiz or a stellar
digital artist to have a fun career in the video game industry. Hear
what job opportunities are available in areas such as public relations,
marketing, retail, publishing, editorial, and more. Hear from actual
SDCC fans from past years who are now in the industry. There will be a
Q&A session plus an opportunity to speak with and network one-on-one
with the panelists after the session. Room 6A
6:15-8:15 The Virtual Drive-In— Come with us again to those thrilling
days of yesteryear where one of the few places you could see offbeat
genre films was at your local drive-in, huddled safely in your car as
the summer sky darkened around you. At least that was the germ of an
idea that gave birth to this panel last year, and the reception by those
fans who attended was so positive they're doing it again. So, welcome
to the second edition of the Virtual Drive-In, where you will preview
three twisted tales by some talented filmmakers who will all be
appearing on the panel to discuss their work and take your questions.
Moderated by Robert Meyer Burnett. The featured films are:
Branded -- A dark and mind-bending journey into a surreal, dystopian
society where mega-corporations have unleashed a monstrous global
conspiracy to get inside our minds and keep the population deluded,
dependent and passive. One man's quest to unlock the truth behind the
conspiracy will lead to an epic battle with the hidden forces that
really control our world. Appearing on stage is director Jamie Bradshaw.
Crave -- Aiden (Josh Lawson) fantasizes about a better life away from
his gruesome job as a crime scene photographer working alongside his
detective friend Pete (Ron Perlman)-a heroic life where he falls in love
with the perfect woman and dispenses justice on the hard streets of
Detroit. When he meets the alluring young Virginia (Emma Lung) and
steals a gun from a crime scene, the line between his darkest fantasies
and reality begins to blur, with deadly consequences. This visually
arresting psychological noir begins its festival run with its world
premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival and continues on to other
festivals around the world. Appearing on stage: Josh Lawson (House of
Lies) and director Charles de Lauzirika, with other guests to be
announced.
Coldwater -- "Make sure the past isn't watching you." Andre agrees to
help out his friend Robert by taking over a housesitting job at an
unusual house nestled in the heart of Coldwater Canyon. As the day turns
into night, Andre experiences strange things that lead him to believe
he is not alone and that someone or something is watching him. Appearing
in person are writer/director Dave Parker (The Hills Run Red) and star
Ivan Djurovic (24).
Hall H
6:30-7:30 Independent Toymaker Roundtable: Turning Characters into
Toys— Indie toymakers spill their secrets on how to successfully create
and market awesome plush and vinyl toys. Learn from toy world luminaries
Nitin Bhargava (Kidrobot), Shawn Smith (Shawnimals), Dan Goodsell (Mr.
Toast), Kerry Horvath and Darth Rimmer (Evil Ice Cream), Dov Kelemer
(DKE Toys), Joshua Ben Longo (Longoland), and Kris Schantz (Happy
Worker), moderated by Wendy Bryan (I Heart Guts). Turn your sketches
into something you can hold. Room 4
6:30-7:30 Comedy Central: Workaholics— Comedy Central's hit series
Workaholics features three friends, Adam, Blake, and Ders, who work
together from 9 to 5, live together from 5 to 9, and party together
24/7. Whether they're getting ready to rage at a Renaissance Faire or
take the stage as their gangster rap alter egos "The Wizards," the guys
find trouble wherever they go. Stars, co-creators, writers, and
executive producers Blake Anderson, Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Kyle
Newacheck take fans behind the scenes and give a sneak peek into
upcoming new episodes, including a few special guests that are
guaranteed to be "Tight Butthole." Fans will also be able to compete for
a chance to have their name written into a future episode. S'Go! Room
24ABC
6:30-8:00 Lost in Translation— As some manga companies such as
TokyoPop, CMX, and Bandai Entertainment leave the picture, other manga
venues such as JManga are coming onto the manga scene. With so much
change, this is a turbulent time for manga freelancers. Find out how the
industry is faring in a question-and-answer session with William
Flanagan (Madoka Magica Manga), Jonathan Tarbox (Fist of the Northstar),
Shaenon Garrity (Hunter X Hunter), Stephen Paul (One Piece), Nathan
Collins (Metal Gear Solid: Guns of Patriots) and maybe even some
surprise panelists. Room 26AB
7:00-8:00 LIVE PodCRASH with That Chris Gore— Chris Gore (G4TV's Attack
of the Show, Film Threat founder) is also a comedian, is the creator of
some exciting upcoming animated shows and is currently making waves
with his podcast PodCRASH. Chris has been called a renaissance nerd and
now he will present a very special live edition of his podcast at Comic
Con. Expect the content to be rated #GSFW-Geeky, Sexy, Funny, and Weird.
Expect some very special guests to crash this panel. Room 5AB
7:00-8:00 Inside The Batmobile— No vehicle has ever captured fans'
imagination like the Batmobile. Be the first to see an exclusive
Comic-Con, 22-minute sneak peek at the upcoming documentary The
Batmobile, an in-depth examination of its many incarnations and
impressive history. A panel discussion will follow the screening
featuring distinguished Batman experts George Barris, designer of the
famed 1966 Batmobile; Andy Smith, builder of the modern-day Dark Knight
"Tumbler"; respected producer/author Michael Uslan (The Boy Who Loved
Batman); Ralph Cirella and Jon Hein, hosts of GEEKTIME! Sirius-XM Howard
101; and a few surprise guests. Stay to the end, when a drawing among
all panel attendees will determine which lucky five fans can sit in a
Batmobile-which is on display all weekend in the "Batcave" between Hall H
and the Bayfront Hilton. Room 6DE
7:00-8:00 History of the Modern Zombie— Zombie Research Society hosts a
panel of leading zombie experts moderated by ZRS founder Matt Mogk
(Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Zombies). Panelists include
Max Brooks (Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z), Scott Kenemore (Zen of
Zombie, Zombie, Ohio), Aaron Sagers (CNN Geek Out, entertainment writer,
TV host), Steven Schlozman, M.D. (zombie autopsies, Harvard Medical
School), and Bradley Voytek, Ph.D. (University of California, San
Francisco). Join them for a spirited discussion about the evolution and
impact of the modern zombie, and get all your pressing questions
answered before it's too late! Room 7AB
7:00-8:00 Indie Comics Marketing and PR 101— Need tips on how to market
your comic? Have questions about doing PR? This is the panel for you!
Some of the best and brightest in comics today present a roundtable
discussion, revealing all the secrets of doing marketing and PR for your
comics. comiXology marketing and PR maven Chip Mosher is joined by Dark
Horse's director of PR Jeremy Atkins, Image Comics' PR and marketing
director Jennifer de Guzman, IDW Publishing's VP of marketing Dirk Wood,
and comics writer David Gallaher (Box 13, the Harvey Award-winning High
Moon, and Marvel's Darkstar and The Winter Guard) for a wide-ranging
discussion you will not want to miss! Room 8
7:00-8:00 The Scoop at Simon & Schuster!— Get the inside word on
Simon & Schuster's upcoming books and the chance to win exclusive
prizes. Lucille Rettino (director of marketing), Carolyn Swerdloff
(marketing manager), Chrissy Noh (senior marketing manager), Liesa
Abrams (associate marketing manager), and Anna McKean (publicity
manager) give you the scoop on upcoming books from exciting authors,
including Cassandra Clare, Tonya Hurley, Tony DiTerlizzi, Orson Scott
Card, and Brandon Mull. Hear what is going on with S&S's hot
properties -- Star Trek and The Smurfs -- and get a chance to win
exclusive giveaways. All attendees will receive a limited edition
T-shirt for Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush. Room 9
7:00-8:00 Inside the Voice Actors' Studio— Bang Zoom! Entertainment is
excited to bring you this panel/workshop about voice acting that covers
practical dubbing techniques, important issues such as studio protocol,
and what to expect at your first audition. This is a great opportunity
for attendees interested in the voice-acting profession to get firsthand
advice and experience from the pros in an intimate yet dynamic setting.
You will learn directly from some of the best voice actors and
directors in the world and also get some inside information on how to
break in and what the industry is really like. Celebrity panelists
include renowned video game VO director Chris Borders (Gears of War) and
multitalented voice actor Fred Tatasciore (The Avengers: Earth's
Mightiest Heroes). Room 11AB
7:00-8:00 Bleeding Alliance of Beat Reporters— Andy Khouri of Comics
Alliance, Rich Johnston of Bleeding Cool, Heidi MacDonald of The Beat,
and Tom Spurgeon of The Comics Reporter represent the four most
influential and popular blogs in the comics industry. Join them for a
one-time-only chat about the changing role of comics news, how they run
their sites, what makes news, and what makes a rumor. It will be either a
love fest or a slug fest. Moderated by Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics).
Room 23ABC
7:00-8:00 Fan Favorite Projects Go Interactive— Meet the creative
talents who have embraced the arduous task of adapting the music of top
Sci-Fi and Fantasy projects to the most popular games on home consoles
and smart phones. Learn how these franchises transitioned into this
ever-growing multi-media realm from our special guests including
composers Jim Dooley (Epic Mickey; Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two),
Gordy Haab (Star Wars: The Old Republic; Indiana Jones and the Staff of
Kings), David Ari Leon (Contre Jour; Woody Woodpecker), Gerard Marino
(God of War; The Amazing Spiderman), Kyle Newmaster (Kinect Star Wars),
and Jeremy Soule (The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim; Harry Potter game series),
and a special surprise guest moderator! A Q&A will follow the panel
plus giveaways for attendees. Room 25ABC
7:00-8:00 The Myth of Nostalgia: Collecting and Memory— Cesare Asaro
(creator, Finding Frank and His Friend), Bob Foster (Animation Guild
president), Grant Geissman (author, Foul Play! The Art and Artists of
the Notorious 1950s E.C. Comics!), R. C. Harvey (cartoonist, critic and
comic historian, Meanwhile...A Biography of Milton Caniff), Peter
Maresca (editor, Sunday Press Books), and Kirstie Shepherd (author,
Gadabout Time Machine User's Manual) have been collecting, creating, and
selling nostalgia for over 40 years. Join them for a panel discussion
on how collecting allows us to revisit memories from the past-even a
past that they might have been too young to have seen or may never have
existed at all. They'll explore how nostalgia can be invented, whether
it goes in and out of fashion, and what happens when the collector
becomes the creator. Room 32AB
7:15-8:15 A New Generation of Spike and Mike Animation— See the
greatest short animations the world has to offer: one hour of
award-winning, artistic, funny, and entertaining short animated films
from around the world. See winners from the 2012 Annecy Animation
Festival in France, such as Second Hand and Friendsheep. Meet Spike of
the Spike and Mike Festival of Animation and Gary Sohmers, the "King of
Pop Culture" and Antiques Roadshow celebrity. Free Spike and Mike DVDs
handed out while supplies last. Room 6BCF
7:30-8:30 Magic and Comics: The Deceptive Arts— The worlds of illusion
and sequential art have much more in common then you think, from
exploiting common psychological shortcuts to histories stacked with con
men and criminals. This panel, hosted by the creators of IDW's Smoke and
Mirrors (Mike Costa, Jon Armstrong), features Costa (Cobra),
award-winning magician Armstrong, Josh Fialkov (Echoes), and other
panelists. It also boasts interactive elements, amazing art, and live
demonstrations of close-up magic from award-winning magicians from the
world-famous Magic Castle. You might even learn some magic you can do
for your friends. Room 4
7:30-10:30 Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza— Celebrate 15 years of the
craziest, coolest, comical, and most cheer-worthy Asian action film
fight scenes ever witnessed by human eyes! This time promises to be one
of the most lunatic laugh-n-thrill fests yet, with the best (and worst)
the East has to offer. As always, award-winning writer, consultant,
professor, World Martial Art Hall of Famer, and Films of Fury: The Kung
Fu Movie Movie scripter Ric Meyers is your host, welcoming guest stars
such as Comedy Film Nerd podcasters Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini,
independent action film idol Eric Jacobus, and even the legendary actor,
choreographer, stuntman, and movie icon James Lew (and maybe even
more). 15th time's the charm. Don't miss this one! Room 6A
7:30-8:30 Famous Monsters of Filmland: Stake of the Union 2012— The
world's first monster fan magazine invades Comic-Con again this year.
Publisher Philip Kim and executive editor Ed Blair are on hand to
discuss the future of the magazine, including covers, digital issues,
film and TV projects, and more. Special panelists include Bela Lugosi
Jr.; Jeff Moor, and Allen Steelgrave of ESP Guitars on their top-secret
project with FM; Todd Masters (True Blood) on celebrating 25 years of
makeup excellence with his company MastersFX; and many surprises. Room
24ABC
8:00-9:30 Comics on Comics LIVE! with Jon Schnepp and Chris Gore—
Producers Vito Lapiccola and Juan-Manuel Rocha and The Hollywood Improv
host another amazing edition of Comics on Comics LIVE at Comic-Con. Host
Jonathan London (Geekscape.net) welcomes the return of fan-favorite
writer/producer/director Jon Schnepp (Metalocalypse, The Venture
Brothers), film guru Chris Gore (Attack of the Show, PodCRASH), and the
always-controversial comics journalist Rich Johnston (BleedingCool.com)
for another hilarious episode of the podcast where the greatest comic
minds meet the greatest minds in comics! And if that wasn't enough,
Comics on Comics presents the world premiere of Schnepp's Grimm Fairy
Tales animated trailer, produced in association with Zenoscope
Entertainment and funded via Kickstarter.com. Comics on Comics debuted
in 2008 and quickly gained popularity and praise due to its high concept
format and memorable guests (including Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof,
Dark Knight Rises producer Michael Uslan, and DC Comics CCO Geoff
Johns). Find out more at www.ComicsOnComics.com. Room 5AB
8:00-9:30 Zombies, Vampires, and Werewolves on Trial: The Forensic
Psychiatry of the Dead, the Undead, and the Unlucky— Zombies, vampires,
and werewolves are the most terrifying monsters to stalk the night. But
what if these monsters existed in real life and actually stood trial for
their murderous crimes? Would they be found guilty and put behind bars,
or would they be found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed
to a psychiatric hospital? Would they even be competent to stand trial?
Forensic psychiatrists of Broadcast Thought, H. Eric Bender, M.D.,
Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., and Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D. evaluate whether
the "conditions" that plague these bloodsuckers, flesh-eaters, and wild
beasts might serve as the basis for an insanity defense. Hear Mark E.
Safarik, M.S., V.S.M., FBI Ret., supervisory special agent, Behavioral
Analysis Unit (Killer Instinct), compare the behaviors of these
characters to real-life bloodsucking and flesh-eating killers. See these
iconic characters in a new light, and sink your teeth into them for a
change! Room 7AB
8:00-9:00 Artist As Brand, Rise of the Artist Entrepreneur— Greg
Spalenka (professional artist in publishing, film, and higher education,
Books of Magic, The Ant Bully, The Golden Compass, The Voyage of the
Dawn Treader) moderates a panel discussion on art career sustainability.
Learn strategies on how to create an income from your talent on your
own terms. Panelists include Dave McKean (an icon of popular art
culture, professional artist, photographer, graphic designer, director,
musician, Arkham Asylum, The Sandman, MirrorMask), Craig Elliott
(professional artist in publishing, film, and higher education, Monsters
Vs. Aliens, Mulan, Dark Horse Comics), Shiflett Brothers (sculptors
extraordinaire of comic and original designs, "Oddworld: Abe's Odysee,"
Moore Creations), Miss Mindy (professional artist, curator, Baby Tattoo
Books, Disney, Warner Brothers), and Daniel and Dawna Davis (husband and
wife team of Steamcrow, publishers of monster books and toys). Room 8
8:00-9:00 H. P. Lovecraft— "They all lay in stone houses in Their great
city of R'lyeh, preserved by the spells of mighty Cthulhu for a
glorious resurrection when the stars and the Earth might once more be
ready for Them." So wrote master weird tale and horror author H. P.
Lovecraft in 1926, and the stars have aligned! Get a sanity-shattering
peek into Lovecraft's past and present influence in pop culture.
Discover the unspeakable nameless horrors from beyond time and space
that are rising in comics, games, movies, music, television and more.
With Brian Callahan (Arkham Bazaar), Cody Goodfellow (Perilous Press),
Mars Homeworld (CEO, Dead House Music), and Michael Alan Nelson
(creator, Fall of Cthulhu). Moderated by Aaron Vanek (H. P. Lovecraft
Film Festival-Los Angeles). Room 9
8:00-9:00 Mega64: Year One Panel— Join Rocco Botte, Derrick Acosta, and
Shawn Chatfield (Mega64.com) as they bring their series of
award-winning, critically acclaimed short films to a Comic-Con panel for
the first time. There will be so many video game jokes that Garrett
Hunter and Eric Baudour (Mega64.com) will have to attend too. There will
be Q&A, but please don't ask about previous arrests. Room 23ABC
8:00-11:00 Hall H and Ballroom 20 Saturday Panel Playback— Didn't get
into either Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? We feel your pain! In this
three-hour block, Comic-Con will rebroadcast some of the day's popular
panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will
get to vote on what they want to see. It's democracy at its finest AND
it's a second chance to see these panels. (Please note: these playbacks
will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or
footage shown at the live events will be shown here.) Room 25ABC
8:00-9:00 Kickstart Comics: Come Meet New Publisher Kickstart Comics!—
An in-depth look at new and upcoming releases from Kickstart Comics,
plus a discussion of the company's TV and feature plans with sister
company Kickstart Productions, as well as Q&A with Kickstart
creators. Also get a sneak peek at the upcoming film Bounty Killer.
Plus: giveaways of graphic novels. Room 26AB
8:00-10:00 Early Fandom Meet-and-Greet— Were you a part of comics
fandom in the 1960s or 1970s? Were you among the folks who organized or
attended Comic-Con back in the days of the El Cortez Hotel or the old
Convention Center? Or are you a bit younger but would love to hear about
fandom's and Comic-Con's early years? Then you'll want to mingle with
your fellow fans to talk about the old days, share memorabilia
(fanzines, photos, artifacts), and remember the folks we've lost. This
event will include displays and presentations by the Shel Dorf Fan Club,
Alfdom, and others. Room 28E
8:00-9:00 The Image Revolution Documentary— Twenty years ago, the seven
biggest artists in comics created a company that revolutionized comics.
Now, director Patrick Meaney (Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods) and
producer Jordan Rennert (Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts) are telling the
company's story in a new documentary produced by Sequart and Respect
Films. Get a first look at the film, and talk about the highs and lows
of Image history with a couple of special guests. Moderated by F. J. De
Santo (The Spirit). Room 32AB
8:15-9:15 Robotech Industry Panel— Tommy Yune (Harmony Gold president
of animation), Steve Yun (Harmony Gold VP of new media), Steve Galloway
(New Video), Svea Stauch Macek (comic artist of Macross #1), Frank
Catalono (voice of Robotech's Rand), and Saralo MacGregor (Content
Film), showcase all the latest Robotech projects. Room 6DE
8:30-10:00 Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Sing-Along— Join the fun as
the California Browncoats screen Internet sensation Dr. Horrible's
Sing-Along Blog-coming back with call back sheets so you can play along
during the screening. Enter our costume contest: horrible prizes awarded
to the best version of each character from the show. DO NOT BOUNCE.
Room 6BCF
8:30-10:30 Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope— San Diego Comic-Con
premiere screening of the ultimate fanboy documentary from executive
producers Stan Lee, Joss Whedon, Harry Knowles, and Thomas Tull. Q&A
to follow with director Morgan Spurlock (Warrior Poets) and special
surprise guests. Ballroom 20
8:30-9:30 Holliston: Inside the Humor, the Horror, and the Geekery of
the New "Great American Sitcom"— Join the cast of FEARnet's hit
television sit-com Holliston as they preview their upcoming second
season, show outtakes and clips, and discuss their journey to bringing
their outrageous comedy for true horror, sci-fi, and pop culture fans to
mainstream cable television. Featuring creator/star Adam Green (the
Hatchet franchise), Joe Lynch (Knights of Badassdom), Oderus Urungus
(alien lead singer of GWAR), Laura Ortiz (The Hills Have Eyes), Corri
English (lead singer of Brokedown Cadillac), and a surprise celebrity
moderator. This promises to be one of the most inspiring, laugh-filled,
and entertaining panels you'll catch this year at Comic-Con! Don't let
the late time slot deter you-this is the panel to see! Room 24ABC
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