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Friday, July 21, 2017 7:00pm - Close
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Panels-Thursday, July 20 7:00pm - Close

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Behind the Scenes of Overwatch's Newest Hero
Room 6BCF
Overwatch developers Michael Chu (lead writer), Arnold Tsang (assistant art director), Renaud Galand (lead character artist), and Geoff Goodman (principal game designer) give you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of developing the story, art, and gameplay for Overwatch's newest hero. Learn more about Overwatch hero design and participate in Q&A with the developers.

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Costuming and Related Topics for Fans 30 Years Old and Beyond
Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
John D. Callison (award-winning cosplayer and founder of Over30Cosplay), Patricia Tallman (Lyta on Babylon 5, Barbara from Night of the Living Dead), Alfredo Garcia (founding member, ret. U.S. Airforce colonel), Joyce McCarthy (award-winning cosplayer, master level costumer, restoration seamstress), Bernie Bergman (owner, Nerds Like Us), Mario Briones (cosplayer, founding member, Over30Cosplay), Victoria V. Ikerd-Schreiter (professional Wonder Woman double, cosplayer, child advocacy lawyer), and Cindy Nelson (award-winning cosplayer, founding member Over30Cosplay, Renaissance Entertainment Productions staff member) celebrate the history of comics culture, offer couple’s cosplay ideas, and combat negative, age-related, stereotypes. Plus, tips on costume choice, dating and family, age awareness in social media/marketing, and how to combat bullying in the community.

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Figure Drawing for Popular Media
Room 11
Emilio Soltero, Ph.D. (John Buscema: A Life in Sketches ; Draw the Line) presents a primer on drawing the figure for popular media, including drawing for comics and character design with a focus on anatomy and figure drawing. Emilio, with Lauren Echevarria (artist), will lecture and demonstrate on figure drawing. There will be time to draw as well. Professionals and beginners are welcome. Bring your drawing supplies to draw models/cosplayers during this interactive presentation.

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Independent Creators' Summit
Room 32AB
Indie creators are staking out new territories in comics, web series, animation, and more. The Antidote Trust (TAT), a collective of indie creators, presents a roundtable discussion on the role of independent creators and what it takes to carve out success in this brave new media landscape. Moderator Charlotte (Fullerton) McDuffie (writer, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic; founder, the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics) leads the discussion with Geoffrey Thorne (creator, Prodigal; writer, Ben 10; writer/producer, Leverage; author, Sword of Damocles), Geoff Gerber (president, Lion Forge Comics), Hannibal Tabu (2012 Top Cow Talent Hunt winner; writer, Aspen Universe: Sourcebooks), M. D. Marie (creator, Saints of Winter Valley; writer, Vindication), Nate Wunderman (owner/publisher, Wunderman Comics), and in the center square, TAT co-founder Robert Roach (creator, Menthu; storyboard artist, Insomnia; concept illustrator, Lion-Origin of the Wailers).

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Monetize Your Comics on LINE Webtoon Discover
Room 4
LINE Webtoon's Tom Akel will walk you through how to publish and promote your own IP on the Discover platform, and Patreon's Heather Wilder will provide details on the partnership between Patreon and LINE Webtoon and how creators can take advantage of the Webtoon creator investment program. Hear from creators who have published their work through Discover while building huge audiences, including Kaitlyn Narvaza (Siren's Lament), Stephen McCranie (Space Boy), Tiffany Woodall (Late Bloomer), and Sarah Andersen, creator of the hit series Sarah's Scribbles.

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Queer Fear
Room 28DE
The LGBTQ community has had a long history with the horror genre, from James Whale’s Frankenstein to the oft-cited “gayest movie of all time,” A Nightmare on Elm Street 2. Does a gay horror genre exist, and if so, what makes it different from mainstream horror? Furthermore, how does the current political climate alter the lens through which viewers celebrate and connect to the macabre? Join Prism Comics and moderator/screenwriter Michael Varrati (Tales of Poe, Darkest Night) and an array of panelists, including Christopher Rice (A Density of Souls, Ramses the Damned), Jaclyn Chessen (Shock Attack), George Aaron Climer (Bear Creek), Gary Entin and Edmund Entin (Seconds Apart, the Rest Stop series), Maria Olsen (Paranormal Activity 3, Starry Eyes), and Ira Madison III (pop culture writer, The Daily Beast).

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Resident Evil: Vendetta
Room 25ABC
The Resident Evil franchise returns with the action-packed third installment in the state of the art CG animated series, Resident Evil: Vendetta. Featuring a never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated movie, fans will be treated to insider information from iconic Japanese filmmaker Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge), director Takanori Tsujimoto, and the cast. In addition, fans of the Resident Evil video game will get a chance to hear about the history of one of the bestselling video game franchises of all time from Capcom’s Hiroyuki Kobayashi, who has produced several of the series’ most popular games.

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Reunion of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Art Department
Room 29AB
Carey Meyer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Scorpion), who designed 110 episodes of the hit TV series, reminisces with members of his art department- Caroline Quinn (Buffy, Angie Tribeca), Will Batts (Buffy, CSI: Cyber), Loni Peristere (Buffy, Angel), David Koneff (Buffy, Rizzoli & Isles)-and answers audience questions.

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Star Wars' Dysfunctional Skywalker Family
Room 7AB
Twins separated at birth, domestic abuse near a volcano, and child abandonment on desert planets . . . the root of all evil in the Star Wars universe is not the dark side, it's bad parenting! This panel will look at the future of the Skywalker family and how Kylo Ren's parents' divorce may have adversely affected him. Plus, the panel will speculate on what's to come in Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Join Chris Gore (Film Threat), Chelsea Blackstone (YouTube's Figure Fights), Jeff Tucker (Gemr CollectorCast) along with guest comedians and Star Wars experts for a fun yet serious look at how poor parenting choices in the Skywalker family led to a galaxy far, far away thrown into chaos.

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Villains: Creating the Perfect Antagonist
Room 9
What makes a great monster or just plain psycho-antagonist? Creators divulge how they come up with fantastic villains and which characters can claim the best villain award. Why do some win our hearts while others creep us out? Genese Davis (The Holder's Dominion), Brian Pinkerton (Abducted), Susan Spann (Betrayal at IGA), and Eric Kieron Davis (Star Citizen) will share their perspectives and creative processes, including what key ingredients they focus on when creating vicious characters.

7:00pm —  8:00pm
Visual Storytelling and Comics Art Fundamentals
Room 2
Take this crash course on how to create powerful, readable comic book art through understanding the basic fundamentals that make comic art different from illustration, painting, and storyboarding. Learn how to make a story flow, how to lead the eye, how to use the page to your advantage as a storyteller, what to plan for, and when to go big and when to go small. It's all covered by the experts from Comics Experience, Andy Schmidt (Marvel, IDW) with Reilly Brown (Deadpool) and Rickey Purdin (Marvel's talent manager).

7:00pm —  8:00pm
What's Up with Penguin!
Room 23ABC
Anne Sowards (executive editor, Ace/Roc), Rebecca Brewer (associate editor, Ace/Roc), and Erin Berger (Penguin Young Readers Group) give you the dish on forthcoming books from their authors and licensed properties, such as William Gibson, Marie Lu, Stephen Donaldson, Renee Ahdieh, Patricia Briggs, Stephane Perkins, Ilona Andrews, Traci Chee, Brendan Reichs, Rachel Caine, and many more. You can expect giveaways like finished books or advanced reading copies.

7:00pm —  9:00pm
Comic Creator Connection #1
Santa Rosa Room, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Are you a writer with a great idea for a comic book series, but you can’t draw? Or maybe you’re an artist looking to illustrate an incredible story, but you can’t write. Perhaps you’re both looking for someone to collaborate with so you can jumpstart your careers in the comic book industry. At San Diego Comic-Con 2017’s Comic Creator Connection, you just might find each other! San Diego Comic-Con is proud to once again host the Comic Creator Connection, a fast-paced networking event that puts writers and artists together to help them meet new creative partners. Here’s how it works: in two 2-hour sessions-on Friday, July 21, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Sunday, July 23, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM-writers and artists will sit down across from each other at a table. (And by artists, we mean pencillers, inkers, colorists, etc. All are welcome!) Then, in 5-minute sessions, you will talk one-on-one with each other about your ideas and skills. At the end of each 5-minute period, you will get up and move on to the next person. If you’re interested in furthering the conversation, you’ll exchange contact information. Think of it as speed-dating, but for writers and artists! Sign ups are taken in advance for this event, but space may still be available on site.

7:00pm —  9:00pm
World Premiere of Batman and Harley Quinn
Ballroom 20
Animation legend Bruce Timm returns to his Batman: The Animated Series roots with an original tale to mark the 30th entry in the popular DC Universe Original Movies series. Batman and Harley Quinn finds the Dark Knight and Nightwing having their patience tested to the limit when they take a road trip with Harley Quinn to track down her old pal, Poison Ivy-who has some interesting ideas about saving the planet, with or without humanity. Be in the audience for the world premiere, then stick around for silliness on a panel that features executive producer and co-screenwriter Bruce Timm (Batman: The Killing Joke), voice of Batman Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), voice of Poison Ivy Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds), voice of Nightwing Loren Lester (Rock ’n’ Roll High School), director Sam Liu (Teen Titans: The Judas Contract), and co-screenwriter Jim Krieg (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox). Moderator Gary Miereanu will follow DCU premiere traditions with special announcements, exclusive prizes for a few lucky fans, and a few potential surprises. Batman and Harley Quinn will be available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital HD on August 15 and as a Blu-ray Combo Pack on August 29.

7:00pm —  10:00pm
Princess Mononoke Screening
Horton Grand Theatre
Princess Mononoke is a landmark of animation and a film of unsurpassed power and beauty. Join Her Universe and Hot Topic for Studio Ghibli trivia, prizes, and a special screening of the epic film. Hosted by Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein.

7:15pm —  8:15pm
Cards Against Humanity
Room 6A
The comedy show that is less bad than everyone thought it would be. The Cards Against Humanity writers’ room will improvise scenes based on rounds of the game played live on stage. Suggest your own black cards, and the best ideas will be used in the show. Bad ideas will be mercilessly ridiculed.

7:30pm —  8:30pm
Alien Civilizations
Room 8
Award-winning science fiction authors, a scientist/futurist, screenwriters, and actors talk about alien civilizations and how to design alien species, ships, and societies for use in storytelling. Featuring Gail Carriger (The Parasol Protectorate series, The Custard Protocol series), Kevin Grevioux (Underworld; I, Frankenstein), Rebekah R. Ganiere (Fairelle series, president of Fantasy Futuristic and Paranormal RWA chapter), Mark O’Bannon (The Dream Crystal, Pirates of the Imperium), Jimmy Diggs (Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: DS9), and David Brin (The Uplift War, Kiln People). Moderated by James Ganiere (chief editor, Fallen Angel Press; CEO, Rio Vista Universal).

7:30pm —  8:30pm
An Hour with Adam Savage
Room 5AB
Adam Savage is back for his tenth San Diego Comic-Con, and as usual, he’s probably even more excited than you are to be here! This year, Adam will talk about his latest (and greatest) cosplay build and answer any of your questions about his past, present, and future (yes, including MythBusters). But that’s not all-he’ll be welcoming a few surprise guests as well!

7:30pm —  8:30pm
If You Love Something, Make a Book of It
Room 24ABC
While many writers and artists incorporate their favorite pop culture characters, stories, and universes into their work, some have made the leap from ardent fan to published creator. Come hear the stories of authors and artists who have taken their fan obsessions and turned them into books that further inspire and entertain fans worldwide. Find out how their popular works came to be, what it’s like creating with pop culture icons, and how these works have opened new opportunities for them. Moderator April Whitney (Chronicle Books) talks with Jeffrey Brown (Darth Vader and Son, Star Wars: Jedi Academy), Tim Leong (Star Wars Super Graphic), Scott Koblish (Deadpool, The Many Deaths of Scott Koblish), Jenny Parks (Star Trek Cats), and Brandon Bird (Brandon Bird’s Astonishing World of Art).

7:30pm —  8:30pm
Ray Bradbury and the World of Comics
Room 26AB
Orty Ortwein of the Ray Bradbury Museum, Inc. will talk about Bradbury’s career in comics. Learn about the legendary writer’s life-long love of comics, from his boyhood in Waukegan, IL, to his adaptations in EC Comics, to his hand in starting the very first San Diego Comic-Con. Even die-hard fans of Bradbury will find out many little-known facts about the author.

7:30pm —  9:30pm
Friday Playback Room Block #4
Marriott Marina Ballroom DE, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The Playback Room will be showing the following panel presentations from either or both Hall H and Ballroom 20: AMC's Preacher, Original Series Outlander, and Netflix: Marvel's The Defenders. (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.)

8:00pm —  9:00pm
An Adventure in Digital Storytelling
Room 11
With the ability to build massive interactive video game worlds and the rise of virtual reality technology, creators now have the ability to tell complex and immersive stories that can span hundreds or even thousands of hours. This group of panelists will discuss how creators can turn a story concept into a boundless world inhabited by countless threads of drama and adventure. Moderator Neo Edmund (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Red Riding Alpha Huntress series) is joined by Andrew Robinson (senior writer at Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch), James Waugh (VP development, LucasFilm), Micky Neilson (New York Times bestselling author, World of Warcraft: Ashbringer, The Howling), and Jonathan Callan (writer, Justice League Action; senior writer, Survios).

8:00pm —  9:00pm
Bat in the Sun's Super Power Beat Down
Room 6DE
Cast and crew of Bat in the Sun (creators of the hit award-winning web series Super Power Beat Down) lead a fun Q&A as they talk about their upcoming projects, including Valiant’s Ninjak versus the Valiant Universe! Panelists include Aaron Schoenke, Sean Schoenke, Jason David Frank, Kevin Porter, Tatiana Dekhtyar, Bryan Morton, Jonathan Carroll, and a few surprise guests.

8:00pm —  9:00pm
Breaking News: Scream and Shout! Factory
Room 4
Shout! Factory’s Brian Ward (producer), Jeff Nelson (senior marketing director), and moderator Bill Hunt (DigitalBits.com) take you behind the scenes at Shout! Factory and Scream Factory. They’ll have exclusive announcements, sneak peeks from upcoming Blu-ray and DVD releases, and more. Find out what they have in store before anyone outside the Con does!

8:00pm —  9:00pm
Building Blocks to Indie Comics Success
Room 9
Galo Gutierrez (COO, Project-Nerd Publishing) joins Neville Howard (creator, Sugar and Space), Alana Marshall (editor, Melbourne Comics), and Mike Speakman (creator, Space Copz) in a discussion on Project-Nerd past initiatives and connections to the Australian indie comics scene and then take a look ahead to projects in 2017/2018 season.

8:00pm —  9:00pm
Halo Costuming and Props with Anvil Station Part II
Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Continuing from their WonderCon Anaheim panel, Anvil Station is here with a panel of expert builders to answer your questions about making Halo costumes and props. They’ll provide a brief overview of the common techniques and methods used to create props and armor, followed by a Q&A on topics such as basic construction with foam and fiberglass (James Hall), 3D printing (Alec Richter of Fabled Phoenix Props), casting and molding, painting (Cary Gunnar Lee and J. P. Pollio of Starside Armory), lasercutting (Benedict Choy, Spacemeat The Cosplay), and electronics (Matt Hendricks, a.k.a. AsthMattic). They’ll also demo armor parts and props. Moderated by Tyler Perfect.

8:00pm —  9:00pm
Hollywood Sci-Fi and Horror Museums
Room 7AB
Join the greatest names in sci-fi and horror for the Hollywood Science Fiction Museum and the Hollywood Horror Museum. Founded by Clive Barker, John Carpenter, Greg Nicotero, David Gerrold, Sara Karloff, Ronald D. Moore, and many others, both museums will teach and inspire future filmmakers, astronauts, special effects artists, and more. Props include two Star Trek Enterprise Bridge sets, plus items from Star Wars, The Walking Dead, X-Men, Batman, and nearly every film and TV show in the galaxy!

8:00pm —  9:00pm
John Carpenter's New Title: Tales of Science Fiction
Room 28DE
Co-creator Sandy King Carpenter (They Live, Vampires), writer James Ninness (John Carpenter’s Tales for a Halloween Night, Dust), and letterer Janice Chiang (Conan the Barbarian, Transfomers) talk about the origin of the newest title from award-winning comic publisher Storm King Comics. Storm King is the first place to see new comic worlds from the mind of John Carpenter.

8:00pm —  9:00pm
Larry Nemecek's Trekland 2017: TNG at 30 and Discovery at T-minus
Room 29AB
For 2017, Larry “Dr. Trek” Nemecek (Portal 47, Star Trek Continues) aims his annual archive deep-dive at the Big 3-0 for The Next Generation and counts the latest Twitter headlines on Discovery ’til it finally hits the streaming screen. As usual, look for all Trek via bloopers, in-jokes, and touchstone visuals-and, if lucky, an extended sneak peek at The Con of Wrath documentary (with DP Neal Hallford) now in postproduction. Plus, images from the Nemecek Trekland archives and a special from the new Portal 47 fan experience!

8:00pm —  9:00pm
Mega64 Panel of Justice Effective Immediately
Room 25ABC
Rocco Botte, Derrick Acosta, and Shawn Chatfield from the San Diego—born video game show Mega64 are here to discuss the future of our city’s football team and stadium. Just kidding! What a waste of time that would be. They’re here to put on a show full of unseen videos and Q&A along with Garrett Hunter, Eric Baudour, and others!

8:00pm —  9:00pm
Using Technology to Create Immersive Worlds in Live Action Role-Play
Room 23ABC
Both common and unique technologies are being used to plunge live-action role-players and immersive theater audiences into fictional worlds of any genre, from distant futures to medieval fantasies. This panel of experts will show off some of the latest gadgets, software, and hardware being used or developed to enrich immersive and LARP experiences. They’ll provide a demonstration of some devices and an explanation of how to set up your own! With Kristin Brumley (Epic Armoury content manager), Brent Heyning (veteran specialty props and special effects designer; founder of toyshoppesystems.com), Stevenson Streeper (founder and grand puzzlemaster, Puzzalarium.com), Matthew Webb (founder and lead developer, Incognita Limited), and Maya Ziv (director of technology, Event Horizon LARP). Moderated by Aaron Vanek (producer, WaveOneLarp.com).

8:00pm —  9:00pm
Writing the Wrong
Room 32AB
Hollywood experts will reveal their “what not to do” lists for writers and those interested in an entertainment career. Panelists include, Silvia Olivas (co-executive producer, Elena of Avalor), Deric A. Hughes (co-executive producer, MTV's Scream, The Flash), Carole Kirschner (director of WGA Showrunner Training Program), Rob Greenlea (director, The Flash, Supergirl), Kristi Shuton (manager, Disney ABC creative talent development and inclusion), and others. Exclusive “don’t” lists for network writing fellowship/program applicants will also be shared as well as advice on how you can advance diversity and social change with your scripts. Moderated by Ken Choy (Wide Lantern).

8:00pm —  10:30pm
SYFY Presents the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
The 29th annual Eisner Awards (the "Oscars" of the comics industry) honor comics creators and works in 30 categories. Presenters for the gala ceremony include actor/comedian Danny Pudi (Community), writer/actor Thomas Lennon (Reno 911), actor Sam Witwer (Being Human), Wonder Woman movie scribe Jason Fuchs, actress Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), iZombie creator Chris Roberson, Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons, British TV host Jonathan Ross, and Comic-Con special guests Gail Simone, Brian Selznick, Jonathan Maberry, and Paul Dini. Other prestigious awards to be given out include the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award, the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, the Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comics Writing, and the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award.

8:15pm —  9:15pm
Worst Cartoons Ever!
Room 6BCF
For the 15th year in a row, Jerry Beck (CartoonResearch.com) will foist upon Comic-Con a new selection of the most terribly written, worst drawn, and unintentionally funniest animated films ever made for television-all for real, all from TV’s glorious golden age! Cartoons will include Comic-Con favorites Mighty Mr. Titan (the physical fitness superhero in a formfitting costume a little too tight for comfort) and Super President (making America great again by donning spandex and going nuclear)! You’ve been warned! And Jerry promises something a little extra awful for his 15th anniversary screening. This, you gotta see!

8:30pm —  9:30pm
Klingon Lifestyles
Room 6A
Klingons, weapons, an invasion into Klingon Space, and a live-action bat’leth sword battle-come join the fun and mayhem for the 24th annual Klingon stage play. Watch the Stranglehold Klingons encounter a new problem for the Empire. Come in your best Trek attire-all alien races welcome. If you love stage plays and badge ribbons, support the only live-action Star Trek fan-based play to boldly go where no play has gone before!

8:30pm —  9:30pm
Tabletop Roleplaying Games in the Digital Era
Room 8
Tabletop roleplaying games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, FATE, and Dungeon World dominate kitchen tables across the world, but more and more new players are starting their adventures online. Sit down with the minds behind the popular virtual tabletop Roll20 to discuss how these games have migrated to the virtual sphere and what advancements (from character builders to board games) might come next. Additionally, expect talk about how the RPG industry has impacted pop culture from comic books to video games and beyond.

8:30pm —  10:00pm
Christian Comic Arts Society Mixer
Room 26AB
The Christian Comic Arts Society partner with Geeky Guys for God for their annual mixer. This is an opportunity for Christian professionals, fans, artists, and writers to intermingle, socialize, and network. There will be a trivia game, with prizes awarded to those attendees who know their geek trivia. Panelists will include moderator Scott Shuford (FrontGate Media), Joe Queen (Geeky Guys for God), Dan Lynch (Bibleman), Adam Key and Rhyan LaMarr from the forthcoming movie Canal Street, and others.

8:30pm —  10:00pm
The Girl Genius Radio Plays
Room 24ABC
Kaja Foglio and Phil Foglio offer an exciting, in-universe, extremely noncanonical Girl Genius adventure performed in the style of old-time radio. Audience participation is encouraged.

9:00pm —  10:00pm
Major Grom Premiere Screening
Room 23ABC
This fast-paced action flick raises the genre to a whole new level and has become the first step toward the creation of the BUBBLE Movie Universe. Afterward, there will be Q&A with the film’s creators, Artem Gabrelyanov (writer, producer), Roman Kotkov (creative producer), and Natalia Zaidova (concept artist). Also, everyone who attends the screening will get an exclusive art book, Major Grom: Behind the Scenes.

9:00pm —  10:00pm
Star Wars Trivia Game Panel
Room 7AB
Members of the San Diego Star Wars Society, veteran hosts of trivia panels at Comic-Con International, have prepared an even more challenging contest this year for fans who think they know the galaxy far, far away. Returning this year will be a game round for kids ages 5-11, followed by three adult game rounds (ages 12 and up). All game rounds are conducted in a Last Man Standing format. Come test your knowledge, and you may win some of the thousands of dollars of prizes provided by Star Wars licensees. Trivia panel hosts are Leia Hornedo, Linda Crispien, Brendan Prout, Carlos Munoz, Jessica Woods, and Collin Gomez.

9:00pm —  10:00pm
Super Geeked Up: Geeky Improv LIVE!
Room 25ABC
The Super Geeked Up crew discuss your favorite sci-fi, fantasy, superhero, and video game topics and play fun geek-themed improv games like Superhero Sound Effects, Universal Translator, and the Let’s Geek It On Dating Game! If you like Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you’ll love these geektastic shenanigans. Plus, a ton of audience participation and awesome prizes! Hosted by Jeff Burns (creator/host, Super Geeked Up, DC Action Hour) with special co-host Joanna Sotomura (actress, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Video Game High School), and special guest Katy Townsend (actress, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Fallout 4). And a special sneak peek from TJ Walker of his Phoenix Run series and augmented reality comic book. Don't miss this super-interactive, award-winning show.

9:00pm —  10:00pm
The Future Is Now
Room 29AB
Tal M. Klein (The Punch Escrow), Matthew Mercer (Critical Role), and Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror) discuss how contemporary science fiction has served as a lens into our future. This panel focuses on the core “fictional” technologies dreamed up in science fiction-from teleportation to replication, from cloning to the reversal of aging, to interstellar travel and beyond. A discussion on how the future might be closer than you think-and what that means.

9:00pm —  10:00pm
The World of Drive
Room 9
Creator Dave Kellett (Drive, Sheldon) leads the first SDCC behind-the-scenes look at the fan-favorite sci-fi series. And since Drive was nominated for Best Long-Form Comic by the National Cartoonists Society, you’ll be getting sneak peeks of what’s ahead in that long-form story as well as hearing about the new hardcover premiering this weekend at SDCC. Moderated by past CCI “Best Documentary” director Fred Schroeder (Stripped).

9:00pm —  10:00pm
Webcomics Advocates: The Webcomics Gathering
Room 32AB
Webcomics Advocates co-founders Phil Vecchio and Brendan Creecy (Brax the Alien Rocker, Radio BrendoMan podcast) celebrate and discuss the exciting world of webcomics. Joined by Patrick Scullin (Super Siblings, I Speak Nerd), Eddie DeAngelini (Collectors), Madeleine Holly-Rosing (Boston Metaphysical Society), and moderator Josh Forbes (director, Contracted: Phase II), they will give any webcomic creators in the audience 30 seconds to promote their comics to the crowd. All creators and fans are welcome!

9:15pm —  10:45pm
ScreenJunkies: Honest Trailers and All-Star MovieFights Live!
Room 6DE
The entire ScreenJunkies team will bring their biggest Movie Fights yet, featuring your favorite fighters and some surprise celebrity guests. Stick around for a never-before-seen Honest Trailer, an exclusive “Honest Comic-Con 2017 Trailer,” and an Honest Q&A with creator Andy Signore, producer Dan Murrell, writers Spencer Gilbert and Joe Starr, and the Epic Voice himself Jon Bailey. Expect host Hal Rudnick and SJ News editor-in-chief Roth Cornet to drop some exclusive ScreenJunkies updates.

9:30pm —  11:00pm
Encore Screening: Batman and Harley Quinn
Ballroom 20
Whether you missed the premiere or just can’t wait to see it again, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is happy to provide a second helping of the new DC Universe Original Movie, Batman and Harley Quinn, which will be available on Digital HD on August 15 and as a Blu-ray Combo Pack on August 29.

9:30pm —  11:30pm
Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation
Room 6BCF
Not for the faint of heart! This program theatrically premiered The Spirit of Christmas (Matt Stone, Trey Parker), Frog Baseball (Mike Judge), Happy Tree Friends (Kenn Navarro), and Dr. Tran (Breehn Burns, Jason Johnson). Bear witness to the outrageous hilarity of everything possible and impossible in Sick and Twisted Animation. You, the lunatic fringe of society, vote on the films as they screen in front of you. Highlights this year include the new rock song “Cats ‘n Things” sung and played by Honchie with video by Mighty Fudge Studios, not to mention a celebration of 40 years of animation with some great classics like No Neck Joe and Home, Honey I’m High. Meet Spike, who will be introducing the show in person.

9:40pm —  11:00pm
Hall H and Ballroom 20 Friday Playback Free Play
Marriott Marina Ballroom DE, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Didn’t get into Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? Have no fear, a second chance is here! On hand to kick off the panel will be the assistant to the director of programming for Comic-Con, Tommy Goldbach, in this block that rebroadcasts some of the day’s popular panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will get to vote in a show of applause on what they want to see. It’s democracy at its finest, and it’s a second and maybe even a third 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.)

10:00pm —  11:00pm
Twin Peaks: Part 11 Exclusive Premiere
Room 6A
There is fire where you are going. Catch the exclusive world premiere of Part 11 of the critically acclaimed SHOWTIME limited event series Twin Peaks and be among the first to see the latest clues to a mystery 25 years in the making. One of the most influential series of all time, Twin Peaks left a legacy that continues to inspire some of the most amazing series being made today, and now the story continues in ways “both wonderful and strange.” Watch Twin Peaks Sundays at 9/8 only on SHOWTIME.
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