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Thursday, July 18, 2019, 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
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Panels-Thursday, July 18 10:00am - 12:45pm

10:00am - 11:00am
11th Annual Behind the Music: Sounds and Scores from This Year's Favorite Shows and Films
Room 25ABC
CW3PR and Rhapsody PR take you ''behind the music'' for this annual popular, ear-pleasing panel featuring some of the top current composers, songwriters, and musicians of Comic-Con's favorite TV and film projects. Hear from the industry pros as they reveal current industry trends specially fine-tuned for the Comic-Con fan expert ears. Secrets and spoilers of upcoming films and seasons are always shared in this panel, as well as exclusive audience giveaways, and a to-be-announced celebrity moderator from one of the musician's films or shows. 2019 panelists include Jeff Russo (Star Trek: Discovery, The Umbrella Academy, Legion), Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, musical and movie), Wendy Carlos (Tron, Clockwork Orange, The Shining), Sean Callery (Jessica Jones, Homeland, The Hot Zone), Kurt Farquhar (Black Lightning, American Soul), and Jim Dooley (A Series of Unfortunate Events).
 
10:00am - 11:00am
Comics State of the Union: The Blue Age of Comics, the Rise of Kamala Khan, and Comics Librarianship
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Meet the first president of the newly formed American Library Association Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable, Amie Wright, as she discusses the state of comics librarianship and where we are headed. Then take part in a lively discussion with members of the new GNCRT board about the current wins and challenges of comics and libraries. With Monica Barrette, Candice Mack, and Brittany Netherton.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
DC Collectibles
Room 9
Limited-edition statues, action figures, designer vinyls—DC Collectibles has them all and more! The DC Collectibles crew will talk about what's coming up from the maker of iconic collectibles and celebrate the fan-favorite Batman Black & White line and its 100th figure in the series.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
Dynamic Story Creation: Theme
Room 2
Theme: if you don't have one, you don't have a story! Theme is probably the most misunderstood aspect of storytelling. Everyone ''thinks'' they know what it is, but almost no one understands how to thread it into a story. Maxwell Alexander Drake breaks down this strange and complex topic into easy-to-understand elements you can use in your own stories immediately. Drake is an award-winning science fiction/fantasy author, graphic novelist, and playwright. He is best known for his fantasy series The Genesis of Oblivion Saga. Drake teaches creative writing at writers' conferences and fan conventions around the country.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
Fantoons: From Fan to Work for the Band
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
David Calcano is the founder of Fantoons, an animation studio and publisher of comics and art books that is dedicated to music. They have worked with bands such as Rush, Motörhead, Frank Zappa, Ninja Sex Party, and Rob Zombie, and they have many more collaborations in the works. A love of music, art, and comics has grown into a dream come true, leading to work with rock royalty on books, animation, live performances, and so much more. You'll get a look back at an inspiring journey to where Fantoons is today, as well as exclusive news about upcoming projects in books and animation.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
Funko Funkast Live
Room 6A
The Funko team will have their first ever live SDCC podcast. The panel will include product reveals, hints, bad dad jokes, pop culture discussions, original games, and a Q&A session. Panelists include Funko team members Sully, Hilary, Cameron, Ashley, and Dima.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
IDW and Hasbro: Transformers: A Bold New Universe
Room 29AB
Celebrating 35 years of everyone's favorite Robots in Disguise, IDW Publishing and Hasbro are proud to present a bold new universe with the launch of multiple new Transformers titles. Artist Livio Ramondelli (Transformers: Galaxies, Optimus Prime), writer Tyler Bleszinski (Transformers: Galaxies, Vox Media), Hasbro's Michael Kelly (VP, Global Publishing), Erik Burnham (Transformers/Ghostbusters), and a few surprise panelists will talk about what's new in Transformers comics, announce upcoming projects, and talk about how to make the next 35 years of Transformers great. Moderated by IDW Transformers editor David Mariotte.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
Jim Starlin: The Infinity Gauntlet Saga and Beyond
Room 7AB
Legendary comic book creator and author Jim Starlin, the mind behind the Infinity Gauntlet saga and its main protagonist Thanos, discusses how his creations have become one of the biggest pop culture references of the 21st century, thanks to the 10-year, 22-movie Marvel Cinematic Universe and its conclusion, Avengers: Endgame . Moderated by ComicBook.com's Jim Viscardi, go into the mind of the man who began it all and hear where he is headed next.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Behind the Scenes
Room 5AB
George Lucas' new museum is under construction in L.A. Meet Lucas Museum curators Erin M. Curtis, Anastasia James, and Ryan Linkof and learn about a collection of visual storytelling that spans everything from ancient art to illustration, comic art, photography, and the arts of filmmaking, including storyboards, costumes, props, and visual effects.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
Spotlight on Maggie Thompson Being Celebrity-Adjacent
Room 32AB
Maggie Thompson (30-year co-editor of Comics Buyer's Guide) is joined by Mark Evanier (writer, editor, entertainment expert, and News from ME blogger) and Leonard Maltin (film critic, author, and host of the Maltin on Movies podcast) consider the challenges, anecdotes, and delights of interactions with a variety of celebrities.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
They Look Like Me: Bodies in Nerd Culture
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The media we love affect how we view ourselves and how we feel about our bodies. Sam de Leve (Callisto 6) moderates a panel of creators and fitness experts from across the nerd world, including Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex, I Love You So Mochi), Christy Black (Hero's Journey Fitness), B. Dave Walters (Dungeons & Dragons: A Darkened Wish), and Mairghread Scott (Netflix's Magic: The Gathering, Marvel Rising), in a discussion of body image in geeky media. Where are we doing well? Where do we need to improve? And, how does seeing ourselves reflected in the books, movies, cartoons, and comics we cherish change the nature of our fandom and our feelings about ourselves?
 
10:00am - 11:00am
Tor: Magic X Mayhem in SF&F
Room 28DE
is the year for breaking all the rules. Gone are the days of simple good-versus-evil narratives; these are complicated times that call for complicated characters. Pop culture has clearly shifted its attention to the messy, the morally ambiguous, and the weird. In short, fans want magic, and they want mayhem. Magic X Mayhem features an eclectic mix of daring new speculative fiction authors and new voices from Tor Books and Tor.com Publishing: Annalee Newitz (The Future of Another Timeline, Autonomous), Charlie Jane Anders (The City in the Middle of the Night), Sarah Gailey (Magic for Liars), Seanan McGuire (Middlegame), S. L. Huang (Null Set), and Tochi Onyebuchi (War Girls, Riot Baby).
 
10:00am - 11:00am
Unreal Gaming
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
A panel of leading game developers discuss the ins and outs of designing and building impactful and exciting games on the remarkable Unreal Engine. Join them for this deep-dive. Moderated by Sinclair Fleming.
 
10:00am - 11:00am
When Roger Zelazny's Lord of Light and George R.R. Martin's Skin Trade Collide
Room 23ABC
Coming together for the very first time in public: Barry Ira Geller, producer of Roger Zelazny's Lord of Light, and Mark Newbauer, producer of George R. R. Martin's novella The Skin Game. Zelazny's Lord of Light won the 1968 Hugo and became the foundation of stories of people becoming real gods and their dramatic consequences. Martin has long stated that Game of Thrones was inspired by Lord of Light, readying now for TV production. Newbauer and Geller discuss how they are merging their energies to create plans for both TV/film production of Lord of Light and The Skin Game . Both literary properties have spawned their own competition in the marketplace over the years, yet both are the acknowledged pinnacles in their genres of fantasy and horror.
 
10:15am - 11:15am
Popeye's 90th Birthday Party
Room 6DE
Warner Archive and King Features commemorate one of the biggest stars in American comics/animation history with a landmark panel packed with punches! King Features president C. J. Kettler (executive producer of Netflix's Carmen Sandiego and The Tick), IDW Popeye artist Tom Neely, animation historian and author Jerry Beck, and the Warner Archive Podcast team of D. W. Ferranti and Matthew Patterson offer a grand history of the beloved character, unveil a full slate of new King Features content, exciting merchandise, and events for 2019, and give fans a glimpse of newly remastered footage from upcoming Popeye the Sailor: The 1940s releases. Moderator Gary Miereanu will no doubt be toting cool giveaways for select fans.
 
10:30am - 11:30am
Best Movies Never Made
Room 24ABC
The hosts of the hit podcast Best Movies Never Made, Stephen Scarlata (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and Josh Miller (screenwriter, Sonic the Hedgehog), record a live podcast and talk about some of the greatest films never made, including Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Joining them will be Ashley E. Miller (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class), Steven Melching (writer, Star Wars Rebels, The Clone Wars), and several surprise filmmakers who will talk about the movies and TV series that got away. Aloha!
 
10:30am - 11:30am
Funimation: My Hero Academia Panel
Room 6BCF
Prepare to go Plus Ultra! with this one-of-a-kind hero panel. Learn how to be a real hero as panelists discuss this hit anime series, featuring English voice actors Justin Briner (Deku) and Clifford Chapin (Bakugo), and professional football players Marcus Davenport (New Orleans Saints) and Adam Gettis (Atlanta Falcons). See the panelists arm wrestle, watch new episodes for season 4, engage in a Q&A, and get giveaways.
 
10:30am - 11:30am
How to Get News Coverage
Room 8
Small press 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 of comic journalists who will tell you what they are looking for in your submission. Panelists include Tim Chizmar (Fangoria, co-chair of the Horror Writers Association, First Comics News), Glenn Hauman (Comic Mix), Jez Ibelle (First Comics News, Geek-a-pedia), Heidi MacDonald (Comics Beat), Alexander Raymond (Monstar Public Relations), Rob Salkowitz (ICv2, Forbes), Francis Sky (First Comics News, Massacre Twins), J. C. Vaughn (Gemstone Publishing), and Josh Waldrop (Red Gorilla Comics). Also included are independent comic creators Ed Catto (Captain Action, Bonfire Agency) and Holly Golightly (Broadsword Comics), who will explain what worked for them and what to avoid when looking for press coverage.
 
10:30am - 11:30am
Spotlight on Arvell Jones
Room 4
Comic-Con Special Guest and pioneer comic book artist Arvell Jones talks about his career, comics projects, and the people he's cheered over the years. Sanford Greene, Denys Cowan, and others will be joining him.
 
10:30am - 12:00pm
Comic Book Law School© 101: IP Law Basics, Simple as 1, 2, 3 . . .
Room 11
Starting at the beginning is a vital first step for any creative or business endeavor, and getting off on the right foot is key to traveling on the road to success. And this year's Comic Book Law School is designed to help you navigate the best possible route (and provide help in deciphering the map legend). Join noted IP attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book, for the first of three fun, interactive, and informative Comic Book Law School programs. This first program focuses on the basics of intellectual property rights available to creators and business owners and will provide attendees with the foundation needed for understanding which rights are available to creators of comics, games, films, and other creative works, as well as insights on how best to safeguard ideas, creative works, characters, brands, and names/titles, from genesis through publication and distribution, and beyond. Attendees are invited to participate in an interactive discussion about the rights provided under U.S. copyright and trademark laws, including a discussion on the protections these laws provide, the benefits of federal registrations for each, tips on working with collaborators, and issues of joint authorship and work-made-for-hire. Please note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and insights 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.]
 
10:30am - 12:00pm
Comics Arts Conference Session #1: Comics, Horror, and Space
Room 26AB
Andrea Greenbaum (Barry University) examines the cultural construction of horror and what it means to be monstrous in Emil Ferris's My Favorite Thing Is Monsters . Tiffany Babb (The New School) explores how Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook's Harrow County uses character doubling to emphasize the adolescent's inner struggles against determination and expectation. Clarissa Rubio Goldsmith (Arizona State University) analyzes how Brian K. Vaughan's Barrier and Sean Lewis's Coyotes engage with immigration myths and participate in and complicate the denial of personhood and rights to marginalized populations.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Advanced Coloring Techniques
Room 2
Digital pioneer Brian Haberlin will show you all the time-saving tricks in his art quiver! Super quick flatting, super quick coloring, and that is just the tip of the mountain of information you will get at this panel. A must for anyone interested in coloring comics! Brian Haberlin is an American comic book artist, writer, editor, animator, sculptor, educator, and producer best known as the co-creator of the Witchblade franchise and for his digital art innovations. He currently runs Digitalarttutorials.com, where he produces art tutorials, teaches at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and is partner in Anomaly Productions, producing graphic novels, comics, and augmented reality apps.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Comic-Con in the 1970s
Room 5AB
What was it like at this convention during its first decade? Hear all about it from these folks who were there for it: Barry Alfonso, Wendy All, Maeheah Alzmann, Richard Butner, Roger Freedman, Eric Hoffman, Scott Shaw!, Brinke Stevens, William Stout, Phil Yeh, and your moderator Mark Evanier.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Cosplay 101: Bringing Your Dreams to Life
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Catherine M. Fisher (award-winning costumer), Bob Mogg (Steampunk expert extraordinaire and fabricator), Caitlin Brown (costumer and member of the San Diego Patcheteers), Allison Fulster (graphic artist and post-apocalyptic costumer), Vince Martinez (prop maker/builder), and Jen Hernandez (foam fabricator and costume mom) discuss the basics in costuming to help beginning costumers get started in the world of cosplaying. These talented panelists will show you how to get in on all the cosplaying fun even if you've never sewn a stitch in your life! Moderated by Anastasia Hunter (master class costumer and chair of Gaslight Steampunk Expo), panelists will show you that you don't need to be an expert to make a great costume.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Game Changers: A Conversation with the Creative Women Behind Popular Films and TV Projects
Room 25ABC
Meet the talented women changing the status quo in film and television projects like Game of Thrones, The OA Part II, Watchmen, Space Jam 2, Clueless, Santa Clarita Diet, Unikitty!, Enchanted, BoJack Horseman, Black Monday, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Fahrenheit 451, War for the Planet of the Apes, Rampage, and more! Get insight from famed composers, costume, production, and sound designers on how they use their craft to champion for women empowerment, diversity, and inclusion in entertainment. These fearless women are revolutionizing Hollywood and they're here to stay. Part 1 of 2 from Impact24's "Behind-the-Camera Superblock" panel series. Panelists include Paula Fairfield (Game of Thrones), Mona May (Clueless, Enchanted, Santa Clarita Diet), Meghan Kasperlik (The OA Part II, Watchmen), Melissa Bruning (Space Jam 2, War for the Planet of the Apes), Anna Drubich (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark), Anna Hollingsworth (Unikitty!, BoJack Horseman), and more panelists to be announced. Moderated by Chandra Feltus (partner and director at Neer Motion) and Fiorella Occhipinti (cinematographer). Introduction by Impact24 PR's Andrea Resnick.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
LOST Fans Unite with Jay + Jack
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
Are you a fan of ABC's Lost ? Then join Jay and Jack Glatfelter for their 13th annual SDCC panel. The co-hosts of the popular Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack will be joined by podcasters Ralph Apel (The Dharmalars, Kaiju) and Jo ''JOpinionated'' Garfein (Post-Show Recaps, co-founder of Cancer Gets Lost) to discuss the thoughts, theories, and legacy of one of the best serialized TV shows of all time and touch on other popular shows such as Game of Thrones, Deadwood, Watchmen, Stranger Things, and more.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Peeling Back the Layers: The Process of Bringing a Comic to Life
Room 23ABC
It takes a team of talented individuals to bring a comic book to life. Dark Horse sits down with a panel of writers, artists, colorists, and letterers whose creativity and hard work produce the best comics on the shelves. Dark Horse would like to peel back the layers on the work of comics' unsung heroes and celebrate their contributions to our beloved art form. Panelists: Phillip Sevy, Carlos Giffoni, Gabriel Bá, and Fábio Moon.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading and Raising Our Voices: From Comics to Community Organizing
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Hear from creators who have tapped the graphic medium to record the history and experiences of marginalized peoples, to take control of their own narratives, and to inspire a new generation of activists, as well as from librarians crafting large-scale initiatives around comics that focus on historically underrepresented communities. With Chloe Ramos, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Candice Mack, Maia Kobabe, and Henry Barajas.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Sassy Smart Women of Pre-Super Hero Comics
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Brad Ricca (Mrs. Sherlock Holmes, Super Boys), Trina Robbins (Last Girl Standing, The Great Women Cartoonists), Alex Grand (CBH), and Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson (DC Comics Before Superman) discuss the legacy of heroines Miss Fury, Sandra of the Secret Service, and Sally Norris of Bart Regan, Spy, all of whom appeared before Superman and Wonder Woman.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Spotlight on Rick Geary
Room 32AB
Artist and writer Rick Geary presents a slide show of his 45 years telling true stories of murder and mystery in comics and graphic novels. Q&A session moderated by David Wilson.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Star Trek: Year Five: The Writer's Room
Room 28DE
Step into the writers' room of the critically acclaimed Star Trek: Year Five comic series. Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Jody Houser, Brandon Easton, and Jim McCann discuss their collaboration on the first issues of the series and the wild places the Enterprise will go on its way back home.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
SuperheroIRL: Avengers of Bullying and Injustice
Room 7AB
Got your own personal Thanos? Come avenge injustice with Impractical Jokers' Joe Gatto—he'll tell you how and leave you ROFL! He'll be joined by celebs Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley (founders, NOH8 Campaign) to show why Birth, Movies, Death called this panel, "one of the most beautiful conversations we've ever had the opportunity to listen to.'' Featuring Dr. Janina Scarlet (author, Superhero Therapy; Therapy Quest), curriculum creators Brandon Matsalia and Vanée Matsalia (Black Girl Nerds), Bettina Hausmann (executive director, United Nations Association San Diego), and Coalition founder Chase Masterson (Star Trek DS9, Doctor Who Big Finish). Join the conversation on how you can be a superhero against bullying, racism, misogyny, LGBTQI-bullying, cyberbullying, and other forms of injustice!
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Terminator: Dark Fate
Hall H
Paramount Pictures brings a Terminator: Dark Fate panel discussion and footage presentation with talent and filmmakers.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Forgotten Trio: Colorists, Inkers, and Letterers
Room 9
Jessica Tseang (comic book historian) sits down with DC and Marvel veteran inkers, colorists, and letterers as they discuss their future in comics. With the rise of digital inking, having pencillers double as colorists, and letterers being replaced by graphic designers, the artists give tips on what it takes to rise above the change in modern society, how to keep your career alive, and what to expect when you get your first book.
 
11:00am - 12:00pm
Transformers Cyberverse: Season 2 Sneak Peek
Room 29AB
What is The Power of The Spark ? Get a behind-the-scenes look into what's next for Cartoon Network and Hasbro Studios' Transformers Cyberverse . Jack Conway moderates the discussion with Cyberverse story editor Randolph Heard, writers Gavin Hignight, Zac Atkinson, Dan Salgarolo, and Mae Catt, Hasbro Studios' Mikiel Houser, a TBD member of the Transformers Brand team and the voice of Bumblebee, Jeremy Levy. The team will talk new characters, new stories, and new toys and will be sharing an exclusive clip from season 2, as well as opening up the mic for an audience Q&A.
 
11:15am - 12:15pm
Mattel and WWE Elite Squad Fan Panel
Room 6A
WWE Universe, get ready—The WWE Elite Squad is back! Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins host this year's all-star panel featuring Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, and ''The Man'' Becky Lynch. Not to mention the Mattel team, who will reveal the hottest upcoming WWE action figures. Anything can happen in WWE!
 
11:15am - 12:15pm
Sneak Peak for Season 4 of SYFY's Van Helsing
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hear from the cast, producers, and writers of the hit TV show Van Helsing, including Kelly Overton, Jonathan Scarfe, Christopher Heyerdahl, Neal McDonough, Jennifer Cheon Garcia, Tricia Helfer, Aleks Paunovic, and introducing Keeya King and Nicole Munoz, with showrunner Jonathan Lloyd Walker and executive producers Chad Oakes and Michael Frislev. moderated by Bevin of the one and only Den of Geek. Get a sneak peek at what's in store for the explosive season 4, and be sure to arrive early to get your very own season 4 cast poster!
 
11:30am - 12:30pm
7th Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero: Film and TV Composer Panel
Ballroom 20
Music has always been an important supporting character in movies; it goes to another level in the superhero film genre where the music sets a tone that helps define a character, an impending battle, or a triumphant moment. The annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero returns with a Justice League/Avenger panel of superhero composers of superhero films. Unreleased music and video clips from upcoming and recently released projects will be featured. Leading Hollywood composers will explain the process and challenges of creating music behind the superhero genre, along with collaborating with the director, producers, and the franchise. Composer panelists include Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel, Krypton), Benjamin Wallfisch (Shazam!, Hellboy), Sherri Chung (Batwoman, Super Girl), Blake Neely (Batwoman, The Flash), Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Agent Carter), and moderator Michael Giacchino (Spider-Man: Far From Home, Dr. Strange), with introductions by Ray Costa (Costa Communications).
 
11:30am - 12:30pm
Afro-futurism, Black to the Future Too: The Revenge (This Time, It's Personal)
Room 24ABC
For decades, Daffy Duck was the only black actor getting any consistent work in Hollywood. Hiring practices that even Daffy would describe as, ''Deth-picable!" A year after the Marvel-U.S. debut of the Black Panther movie, has anything really changed? What do you want to see next out of Hollywood? Can we truly go black to the future . . . before we go black to the past? Right on, brothers and sisters! Panelists include Denys Cowan (Milestone Media, The Boondocks), Kevin Grevioux (Underworld, I, Frankenstein), Professor Ajani Brown (San Diego State University), La Quia Howard (Kemet, I Choose 2 Be Me), and Rico Anderson (The Orville, Star Trek: Renegades). Moderated by Jimmy Diggs (Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine).
 
11:30am - 12:30pm
Comic Pro Boot Camp
Santa Rosa Room, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Panelists include Kim Jung Gi (comic artist), Whilce Portacio (comic writer/artist), Ryan Benjamin (comic creator/artist), Alex Sinclaire (DC comics colorist), Carlos D'Anda (comic artist), and guest speaker Tom Bileu (entrepreneur, IT comics). The session will be moderated by Tom Akel (CCO Graphite Comics).
 
11:30am - 12:30pm
DC Meet the Publishers
Room 6DE
DC publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee dish the latest news on the world's greatest superheroes! Filled with humor, breaking news, and even the occasional superstar surprise panelist, this is the place to be to find out what's in store for your favorite DC heroes and villains.
 
11:30am - 12:30pm
Licensed vs. Creator-Owned Comics: The Pluses, Minuses, and Honest Opinions
Room 8
Comics is a medium full of diverse content and voices working on both company-owned characters and franchises, as well as original creations from the creators themselves. So, what is the real difference for the people behind the stories we love to read? Oni editor-in-chief Sarah Gaydos leads a panel of accomplished comics creators who have worked in both fields to discuss their experiences, recommendations, and how to craft the best story either way.
 
11:30am - 12:30pm
Wings of Fire: Spotlight on Tui T. Sutherland
Room 4
Wings of Fire is soaring to Comic-Con! Tui T. Sutherland (Wings of Fire) sits down with Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities series) to discuss everyone's favorite dragons and provide a sneak peek at what comes next in the series.
 
11:45am - 12:45pm
Building a Legend Inside and Out
Room 6BCF
It takes a lot to bring a character to life in-game, but what about beyond that? Developers from Respawn Entertainment along with other panelists give you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of developing story, art, gameplay, and beyond for Apex Legends. Learn more about what it takes to be a Legend, followed by a Q&A with the team.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
A Long Story Short: Mexican Comic Books
Artists' Loft, BarrioHaus
Luis Gantus (writer, The Incredible and Sad Story of the Naïve Historieta and the Heartless Industry) is joined by Daniel Garcia (editorial coordination, El Violin Negro) for a conversation about the fascinating story on Mexican comic books and how an industry was created and almost destroyed in the span of 50 years. Moderated by Sebastian Fink.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones Fan Discussion
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
Ashley Mitruk (A Podcast of Ice and Fire, Bastards of Kingsgrave podcast), Tara Lynne (The Geekiary, Ice & Fire Con), Chloe Ketchum (Girls Gone Canon, Ice & Fire Con), and Amin Javadi (A Podcast of Ice and Fire, Bastards of Kingsgrave podcast) discuss fan theories, compare the books to the television show, and take part in a general Q&A.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
CBLDF: How Comic Stores Gave Comics Their Voice
Room 11
Comics flowered into the powerful form of free expression they are today because of comic book stores. This "by fans, for fans" culture helped comics flourish in ways that broadened what the medium can do. How did we get here and how will comic book stores remain an essential part of where comics are going? Meet the innovative retailers and creators who make comics stores the cornerstone of comics' robust culture of free expression. Panelists include Bob Wayne, Mitch Cutler, Jennifer Haines, and more.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Comics and Libraries Lightning Round
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Learn about a variety of topics in comics librarianship in these 10-minute lightning round sessions. Featuring Brittany Netherton, Knowledge and Learning Services Librarian, Darien Library; Jillian Ehlers, school librarian, Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School; Corinda Humphrey, Young Adult Librarian III; and Erik Jackiw, YA Librarian, City of Commerce Public Library.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Comics Arts Conference Session #2: Copyright, Comics, and Considerations: Facts About Fair Use in the Classroom
Room 26AB
In a highly interactive panel, Heidi Howard Tandy (Nova Southeastern University), Cathy Leogrande (Le Moyne College), and Rachael Vaughn (Google, Inc.) address key topics for educators, librarians, museum curators, and fans about using comics within the existing legal framework, including copyright limitations, the history of copyright law, fair use, free speech, and the public domain, and discuss sample cases that illustrate these principles. This panel will provide participants with accurate information to facilitate innovative projects and works and with tools to take back to their workplaces to use and support their colleagues in innovative uses of comics to educate, inform, and inspire creativity.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Diversity in Manga
Room 29AB
Many people love manga but sometimes don't see themselves represented as often as they'd like—or even at all. TOKYOPOP will host a discussion about the importance of increasing diversity in manga titles and give attendees a preview of upcoming International Women of Manga releases. Plus giveaways!
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Drawn & Quarterly Previews and Announcements
Room 32AB
Coming off an amazing 2018 with five Eisner nominations, a Man Booker nomination, and critically acclaimed hits, Drawn & Quarterly publisher Peggy Burns, senior editor Tracy Hurren, and marketing director Julia Pohl-Miranda will preview exciting fall 2019 releases by Lynda Barry, Kevin Huizenga, and others. D+Q will also announce upcoming 2020 books by cartoonists from around the world.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Entertainment Is LGBTQ
Room 28DE
BOOM! Studios and GLAAD present an in-depth roundtable discussion about LGBTQ representation in pop culture and the path forward to a brighter, more inclusive future, with panelists from all corners of the entertainment world, including Lilah Sturges (The Magicians: Alice's Story, Lumberjanes), Sina Grace (Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Ghosted in LA), and Megan Townsend (director of entertainment research and analysis, GLAAD). Moderated by Joshua Yehl (senior features and news editor, IGN).
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
First Steps: From Concept to Reality
Room 2
National bestselling author-editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt (The Martian, The X-Files, Predator) leads a practical how-to workshop to get you started and geared up to create with a solid structure for your story. All participants get a free e-book of Bryan's bestselling How to Write a Novel: The Fundamentals of Fiction .
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Hearthstone's Next Expansion
Room 5AB
Hearthstone game developer Dave Kosak and voice actors Terrence Stone (Sir Finley), Amy Walker (Elise Starseeker), and Carlos Larkin (Brann Bronzebeard) share stories about the iconic characters starring in Saviors of Uldum, the upcoming expansion for Blizzard Entertainment's blockbuster digital card game Hearthstone. The panelists will reflect on how they brought their characters to life—from their first audition to the process of finding their true voices—and even share a sneak peek at some of the cards coming in the expansion. Panel and Q&A session moderated by Blizzard's senior casting and voice director Andrea Toyias.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
IDW Publishing: The Next 20 Years
Room 9
The past is prologue! IDW's 20th anniversary celebrations lead here—setting the course for the next 20 years of comics and more. IDW editor-in-chief John Barber leads a lively panel looking behind the scenes at what's coming next and how they're getting there, featuring New York Times bestselling author Delilah Dawson, Surfside Girls' Kim Dwinell, and more favorites—plus top secret panelists talking mind-blowing new projects. All this and a no-holds-barred Q&A!
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Mormons Making Comics
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Mormons have been making and publishing comics since 1947, and today there are more Mormons in the comic business than ever before. Panelist Travis Hanson (Bean Leaf Press), Bethany and Jefferson Stancliffe (Beth and Beets), Andres Salazar (Pariah Missouri), and others will share their unique insight into the intersection of Mormonism and comics and where they see this medium and their faith going in the future. Moderated by Theric Jepson (editor, Served: A Missionary Comics Anthology) and Trevor Alvord (curator, Brigham Young University).
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Raising Fankids: Teaching Young Geeks to be Self-Confident and Successful
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Pasquale Piro (middle-school teacher, father of two) hosts a panel with Alissa Piro (high school teacher, mother of two), Brandon Maze (high school teacher), Jordan Harcharek (high school student), and Anabel Lee Krebs (high school student) discussing techniques and experiences that help kids grow up nerdy without the negative connotation.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Ray Bradbury and the World of Comics
The Theater, Comic-Con Museum
From Ray's childhood collection of Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon strips to his career with EC to his appearing at the first San Diego Comic-Con, Orty Ortwein (of the Ray Bradbury Experience Museum) talks about how Bradbury both loved and shaped comics. Even devout fans are bound to learn something new.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Secrets from the Beyond: Behind the Camera with Film and TV's Top Creatives
Room 25ABC
Experts in music, costume and production design, as well as visual effects sit down to discuss the process of creating the worlds of your favorite films, television shows, and video games! Learn how they use their craft to shape the story, induce emotion through music, and enhance the setting in projects like The Boys, What We Do in the Shadows (TV Series), The Handmaid's Tale, The Man in the High Castle, Preacher, Battlewake VR, Weird City, Key & Peele, Workaholics, The Order, and more! Part 2 of 2 from Impact24's ''Behind-the-Camera Superblock'' panel series. Panelists include Brendan Taylor of Mavericks VFX (The Boys, What We Do in the Shadows), Gary Kordan (Weird City, Workaholics, Key & Peele), Jeremy Nathan Tisser (Battlewake VR), Jill M. Ohanneson (Preacher), Lawson Deming of Barnstorm VFX (The Man in the High Castle), Natalie Bronfman (The Handmaid's Tale), Patric Caird (The Order, Ed, Edd n Eddy), and more panelists to be announced. Moderated by actor Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows) and content creator Chris Villain. Introduction by Impact24 PR's Andrew S. Cohen.
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Spotlight on Leigh Bardugo and Erin Morgenstern
Room 23ABC
Leigh Bardugo (King of Scars, Ninth House) is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels and the creator of the Grishaverse. With over 3 million copies sold worldwide, her Grishaverse spans the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, the Six of Crows Duology, The Language of Thorns, and King of Scars—and will soon come to Netflix in an original series. Her first novel for adults, Ninth House, will be released on October 1. Erin Morgerstern is the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Circus, which has sold millions of copies around the world and been translated into 37 languages. Her new novel, The Starless Sea, will be released on November 5. Leigh and Erin discuss writing fantasy for all ages, astrology, supporting woman-owned businesses, giant cups of tea, and so much more. Moderated by Petra Mayer (NPR).
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
Stories That Put Your Heart in Your Throat
Horton Grand Theatre
Experience the chills and thrills of these authors' works as they craft breathless prose that will have readers turning the pages at lightning speed. Get chilly with Katrina Leno (You Must Not Miss), James Murray (The Brink), Brendan Reichs (The Darkdeep), Ally Condie (The Darkdeep), Kali Wallace (Salvation Day), and Clay McLeod Chapman (The Remaking) in conversation with Maryelizabeth Yturralde (Mysterious Galaxy).
 
12:00pm -  1:00pm
The Pitching Hour
Room 7AB
Yvette Nicole Brown (host/actress, Community), Deric Hughes (co-EP, Arrow), Lamont Magee (writer, Black Lightning), Nyambi Nyambi (actor/artist, The Good Fight), Malcolm Barrett (actor, Timeless), a surprise panelist or two, and your moderator Dan Evans III (VP creative affairs, DC Entertainment) will take an idea from conception through production for various media. This process will include creating a pitch document, obtaining representation, and getting a pitch meeting. The panelists will explain, through hypothetical examples and humorous stories, the process that new creators should adapt 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 will be an entertainment lawyer to give creators insight on protecting their ideas as they navigate Hollywood!
 
12:15pm -  1:15pm
Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary
Hall H
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Batman Beyond won two Emmy Awards and three Annie Awards as it captured the imaginations of a new generation of Batman fans, setting new standards for superhero storytelling with innovative designs, outstanding voice acting, and an intriguing approach to DC's iconic characters and stories. The series also spawned an acclaimed animated film, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker . Come celebrate the series' 20th anniversary with many members of the creative team behind the breakthrough production, including producers Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series) and Glen Murakami (Teen Titans), eight-time Emmy Award-winning casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano (Justice League), director James Tucker (Batman: Hush), writers Bob Goodman (Elementary, Warehouse 13) and Stan Berkowitz (Justice League: The New Frontier), and the acting stars of the series: Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) and Will Friedle (Boy Meets World, Kim Possible), the voices of Batman and Terry McGinnis, respectively. Stay to the end for some exclusive prizes and cool announcements.
 
12:30pm -  1:30pm
How Science Fiction Shapes Our Reality
Room 24ABC
Many of the technological achievements in recent decades were ideas prophetically described in science fiction literature long before they became a reality. From voice recognition commands to smart watches, our world is beginning to look like the sci-fi shows that have long intrigued us. What do some of America's smartest people think will be next? American Mensa, the high IQ society, hosts a panel of writers, academics, and sci-fi fans in a discussion on what the future may hold. Moderated by LaRae Bakerink, chair of American Mensa, with panelists Doug Ecks (attorney, writer, and Mensa member), Nevin Millan (writer, actor, and Mensa member), Dr. John Putman (professor and Star Trek expert), Dr. Jenny Rankin (professor, writer, and Mensa member), and Ian Randal Strock (writer, publisher, and Mensa member).
 
12:30pm -  1:30pm
Netflix's New Hit YA Fantasy Series, The Order
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Meet the cast of Netflix's The Order at their first ever Comic-Con appearance. Featuring Jake Manley, Sarah Grey, Adam DiMarco, Devery Jacobs, Thomas Elms, Katharine Isabelle, Louriza Tronco, creator/showrunner Dennis Heaton, writer/EP Shelley Eriksen, and executive producers Chad Oakes and Michael Frislev. They'll premiere a sizzle reel with never-before-seen footage.
 
12:30pm -  1:30pm
Spotlight on Mary Fleener
Room 4
Mary Fleener (Billie the Bee, Life of the Party, Weirdo) will talk about her varied comic career over the last 35 years and have a visual presentation of her work along with a Q&A session. Mmoderated by Mark Habegger (writer, filmmaker).
 
12:30pm -  1:30pm
The Toys That Made Us
Room 6A
The minds behind the smash-hit Netflix series The Toys That Made Us are back with their signature brand of insight, wit, and unadulterated love of all things toys! What does the future hold for the continuing series about the toys that we all know? Hear from show creator Brian Volk-Weiss, eP Robin Henry, producer Richard Mayerik, editor Nick Ferrell, and production manager Jackie Palombo, and get an exclusive look ahead, along with a peek behind the curtain of season 3.
 
12:30pm -  1:30pm
UDON Entertainment 2019-2020
Room 8
Celebrating another groundbreaking year of publishing the best video game and anime art books and manga from Japan and all over the world, UDON's chief Erik Ko is joined by director of publishing Matt Moylan to talk about all the new and exciting projects that UDON is going to offer in the coming months.
 
12:45pm -  1:45pm
Spotlight on Jim Lee
Room 6DE
DC Entertainment publisher and chief creative officer Jim Lee (Batman, Superman, Justice League, Suicide Squad) talks about his 25+ years in the comics industry and sketches your favorite characters live on the big screen in this engaging panel. Watch the creative process first-hand and learn the tricks of the trade that bring DC Entertainment's characters to life.
 
12:45pm -  2:00pm
Evil Exclusive Screening and Panel
Ballroom 20
Evil is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter as they investigate the Church's backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there's a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work. Please join series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, and Michael Emerson, along with co-creators and executive producers Robert King and Michelle King for an exclusive sneak peek of the first episode followed by a panel discussion. Moderated by Lynette Rice from Entertainment Weekly. Evil will air Thursdays this fall on CBS.
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