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Thursday, July 19, 2018, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Panels-Thursday, July 19 4:00pm - 6:45pm

4:00pm -  4:50pm
Van Helsing: The World Is a Vampire
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Now entering its action-packed third season, SYFY's Van Helsing continues the story of Vanessa Van Helsing and her band of heroes as they fight to reclaim the world after vampires took over during "The Rising." Stars Kelly Overton, Jonathan Scarfe, Missy Peregrym, Aleks Paunovic, Rukiya Bernard, Vincent Gale, and Trezzo Mahoro, along with showrunner Neil LaBute and executive producers Mike Frislev and Chad Oakes, premiere exclusive footage from the upcoming third season and dish out tidbits from behind the scenes. Moderated by Bevin from Den of Geek.
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
Apex Comics Publishing Group Exclusive Previews
Room 23ABC
Stan Lee's God Woke and William Shatner War Chronicles writer/artist/publisher Mariano Nicieza will feature new creator-owned projects with exclusive premiere announcements, including project previews by Tim Walsh and Chris Robinson (A Daze Work), Jeff Slemons (Vampires vs Nazis), Wilson Ramos Jr. (Phazer), Jim Kaufman (Rackfest), Linda Castillion (Card.com), and Tom Vargas (Factory Entertainment).
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
Art of Collaboration: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Collaborators
Room 11
Andy Schmidt (Comics Experience, Avengers, Annihilation), Kyle Higgins (Nightwing, Hadrian's Wall), Amy Chu (Poison Ivy, Green Hornet), and Phillip Sevy (Tomb Raider) discuss the intricacies and intimacies of creative collaboration for comic books. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and build lasting, collaborative relationships!
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
Be a Financial Superhero (Even If You're Not Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne!)
Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Do you dream about quitting your day job to pursue your passion of being an artist, writer, or professional in the industry? Are you already in the business and need help figuring out how to budget between paid contracts, dealing with taxes, or determining the best way to raise and save cash for future projects? Sean Nisil (financial planner, SimpliFi)and Karen Martin (The Princess Project) are joined by Neil Narvaez (Professional Tax Services), who will address how new tax laws are affecting small businesses and creatives, and Eric Atilano (mortgage consultant, Guild Mortgage) who will share the best credit practices for creatives. Other panelists include Chris Neuhahn (Emmy Award-winning animator, DreamWorks Animation, MTV networks), Alonso Nunez (founder and director, Little Fish Comic Book Studio), and Erin Pennell (founder and art director, Rare Hare Studio, Art FORM), who will talk about financial challenges and successes in their fields.
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
Captain Actions: Adventures in Space and 2018 Collectors Customization Contest
Room 32AB
Captain Action, the first superhero action figure, celebrates collecting, customization, and entrepreneurial passion with a behind-the-scenes-look at the 2018 line development (including the new 1/6th scale line), upcoming publishing efforts, and the all-ages animation. The annual customizer panel will again celebrate fan creations, judging and awarding the grand prize during the panel. Panelists include Greg Goldstein (IDW), Joe Jusko (Marvel Masterpieces), Harold Sipe (Little Monsters Cards) Michael Polis (Atomic Toybox), J. C. Vaughn (The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide), Michael Crawford (MWC Toys), and Daniel Pickett (Action Figure Insider). Moderated by Professor Ed Catto (Ithaca College).
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
comiXology Originals: Creator-Owned Comics and Beyond
Room 28DE
Creator-owned comics from comiXology? You bet! Sam Humphries (Green Lanterns), Alti Firmansyah (Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde), Magdalene Visaggio (Eternity Girl, Kim & Kim), Jen Vaughn (Betty & Veronica: Vixens), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen, Ask for Mercy), and Abigail Jill Harding (Ask for Mercy) talk about their latest comiXology Originals graphic novels and series. They'll also entertain you with stories on the process of bringing creator-owned comics to life and what it's like pushing the envelope with digital comics, and beyond. Moderated by comiXologists Kiersten Wing and Matt Kolowski.
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
Creator Panel: When I See Myself In Comics
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Authors/creators talk about the discoveries that come after their book is published and released into the world. What are the biggest surprises that come from readers who identify with their work? What sort of impact does this have on how they, as creatives, perceive the original work? What sort of stories did they read that had a profound impact on how they write and why they choose the stories they tell? Featuring Sebastian Kadlecik (Quince), Christina "Steenz" Stewart (Archival Quality), Jenni and Matt Holm (Babymouse), and Sina Grace (The Li'l Depressed Boy). Moderated by Colleen Bement.
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
On the Mic Podcast Live
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
Tim Drake (Funny or Die, Buzzfeed, Robot Butt) is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, author, and Second City alumnus whose jokes/tweets have been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, and Larry King Now. He will be joined by actor and writer Austin Grant (Youth & Consequences, Yellowstone, Wind River), as well as a special celebrity panelist, talking film, TV, and comedy.
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
Speechless: The Power of Wordless Comics
Room 9
Wordless comics allow for readers to infer meaning from the context of juxtaposed images, and inferences can vary, whether it's from the sequential woodcuts of Lynd Ward and Frans Masereel or the books for younger readers by Raymond Briggs and Shaun Tan. To explore the achievements and potential of the form, join moderator Lee Nordling (two-time Eisner nominee for BirdCatDog and SheHeWe), artist/writer/educator Peter Kuper (Mad magazine's Spy vs. Spy, Eisner Award winner for Ruins), creator Rachel Dukes (Steven Universe and Frankie Comics), and creator Art Baltazar (Aw Yeah Comics, Patrick the Wolf Boy).
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
Spike & Mike's Festival of Animation
Room 25ABC
Presenting retrospective of classics as well as new titles. Spike is best known for theatrically premiering works of Tim Burton, Brad Bird (Family Dog), Bill Plympton (everything), Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo), and Nick Park (Wallace and Gromit), etc. Focusing on pop culture and hilarious award-winning films, this screening allows the viewer to see the next generation of Hollywood superstars before anyone else. Meet Spike in person. Recommended ages 10 and up.
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
Splashing Ink on Museum Walls
Room 29AB
Do comics belong in museums? Lots of major art and cultural institutions seem to think so, with ambitious new shows and comic art museums springing up everywhere, including one spearheaded by Comic-Con itself. Artist/writer Emil Ferris (My Favorite Thing Is Monsters), Kim Munson (editor, From Comics to Frames: Comic Art in Museums), writer/editor and exhibition consultant Ann Nocenti, and SDCC museum director Adam Smith converse about the future of comics on display, moderated by Rob Salkowitz (Forbes, Full Bleed).
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
We Wrote Your Childhood
Room 7AB
If you're a millennial, chances are these panelists wrote the cartoons you watched as a kid. Paul Germain (Rugrats, Recess), Craig Bartlett (Hey Arnold!), Sue Rose (Pepper Ann, Angela Anaconda), Holly Huckins (Recess, Angela Anaconda), Peter Gaffney (Rugrats, Ah! Real Monsters!), Rachel Lipman (Rugrats, Hey Arnold!), Matt Negrete (Pepper Ann), and Joe Ansolabehere (Hey Arnold!, Rece ss) talk about these iconic '90s cartoons. Q&A to follow.
 
4:00pm -  5:00pm
Westworld: Further Beyond Frontier Law
Room 5AB
The revelation of five additional parks makes it clear that there is far more to Westworld than initially meets the eye, and the continued exploration of this fantastic yet twisted Delos Destination depicted in the HBO hit Westworld presents an ever-growing bundle of legal questions and conundrums. The all-star posse of speakers from last year's standing-room-only program returns. Ninth Circuit Justice John B. Owens, professor Betsy Rosenblatt, attorney and adjunct professor Paul Burns, and attorney Farah Bhatti discuss the top legal questions posed in the second season of HBO's groundbreaking show, including numerous criminal activities by humans and hosts alike, corporate malfeasance and misappropriation of corporate assets, what is (and isn't) intellectual property in these Delos parks, and even parsing out the question of the ownership of one's own thoughts and dreams. And this year perhaps they'll settle the question of just who really owns the intellectual property created by the robot hosts. [This program is approved for one (1) credit of California MCLE.]
 
4:00pm -  5:30pm
Drawing with Scott Hampton
Room 2
Scott Hampton is an American comic book artist known for his painted work for Batman, Sandman, Black Widow, Hellraiser, and Star Trek, as well as Magic: The Gathering cards. He is currently working on American Gods for Dark Horse. For this session he is joined by Jennifer T. Lange, a writer and metalsmith who was an intellectual property attorney for 16 years before she began coloring comics. She assisted and studied with Scott before working on American Gods, collaborating with Scott to help bring tone and texture to the work.
 
4:15pm -  5:30pm
Magnum P.I. Exclusive Screening Panel
Room 6A
Thomas Magnum is back on the case! Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series starring Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero, and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum has Juliet Higgins and her Dobermans to keep him in line, as well as his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors T. C. and Rick when he needs back-up on a job. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge. Series stars Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Stephen Hill, and Zachary Knighton and executive producers Peter Lenkov and Eric Guggenheim present an exclusive sneak peek at the premiere episode of the CBS series, followed by a panel discussion.
 
4:20pm -  6:50pm
Thursday Playback Room Block #3
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: Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits and Monsters, Dragon Ball Super, and Pokémon GO, Ingress and Everything Next from Niantic. (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.)
 
4:30pm -  5:30pm
A Celebration of Mary Shelley
Room 26AB
Mary Shelley (1797-1851) was so much more than the 17-year-old girl who eloped with her married boyfriend and wrote the immortal classic Frankenstein. Shelley is also the mother of both the science fiction and horror genres and wrote a novel so subversive that it was not published until 1959. Lisa Morton (president, the Horror Writers Association; Ghosts: A Haunted History), Leslie Klinger (The New Annotated Frankenstein, Sherlock Holmes technical advisor), Kate Jonez (chief editor at Omnium Gatherum Press, Best Horror of the Year), Gillian Horvath (showrunner, Primeval: New World; co-executive producer, Beauty & the Beast for CW), Kate Maruyama (professor, Antioch; Harrowgate), and New York Times bestselling author Nancy Holder (writer, Mary Shelley Presents comic book series from Kymera Press) discuss the importance of Mary Shelley in the cultural landscape. Moderated by D. Lynn Smith (publisher, Kymera Press).
 
4:30pm -  5:30pm
Breaking Bad 10th Anniversary Celebration
Hall H
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the premiere of Breaking Bad, AMC and Sony Pictures Television have reunited the original cast to take a look back at the best moments from this groundbreaking television series and reminisce about TV's most famous anti-hero, Walter White. Cast members Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, R. J. Mitte, Bob Odenkirk, and Giancarlo Esposito, along with executive producer and showrunner Vince Gilligan, look back at their favorite moments from the series and discuss the legacy the show and characters have left behind.
 
4:30pm -  5:30pm
DC: The New MAD
Room 8
An all-new MAD ness is descending on San Diego! Meet some of your favorite classic contributors as well as some of the new California staff for music, inside scoops, and insanity! The Usual Panel of Idiots will include Doug Thomson, Suzy Hutchinson, Dan Telfer, Allie Goertz, Paula Sevenbergen, Sergio Aragonés, Tom Richmond, Luke McGarry, and Peter Kuper.
 
4:30pm -  5:30pm
Supergirl 1984: The Warner Archive Collection Blu-ray!
Room 6DE
A generation before Kara Zor-El conquered the airwaves, a soon-to-be-legendary actress made her motion picture debut as the "Maid of Might" in a big-screen follow-up to Superman: The Movie. As a fan-favorite phantasmagoria, Supergirl arrives in heroic high definition at last from your friends at the Warner Archive Collection (WAC). The original Supergirl, Helen Slater (The Secret of My Success), alongside her Jimmy Olsen, Marc McClure (Superman, Back to the Future), and WAC podcasters George Feltenstein, Matt Patterson, and D. W. Ferranti shine the super spotlight at this caped wonder and reveal what's in store on the new Supergirl Blu-ray release. Moderator Gary Miereanu will have goodies for some lucky fans.
 
4:30pm -  5:30pm
Superheroes of Body Positivity: A Conversation with Steven Universe's Rebecca Sugar and Friends
Horton Grand Theatre
Calling all Crystal Gems! The Dove Self-Esteem Project and Cartoon Network's Steven Universe have partnered to educate young people on body confidence through the Emmy-nominated hit series' celebrated themes of inclusion and empowerment. Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar and experts from the Dove Self-Esteem Project hold a conversation on the importance of body positivity in both the real and animated world.
 
4:30pm -  5:30pm
The Super-Awesome Authors AMA Smackdown
Room 24ABC
These pro writers are ready and willing to answer (almost) any questions you have about what it takes to make it as a scribe in the 21st century. Maybe you're dreaming about publishing that first novel or comic, but you're not sure which way to go. Is it better to take the indie route? Aim for the traditional New York path? Will you need an agent? What about book marketing? How do you build an author brand? What's the reality of selling books at comic conventions? Will brick-and-mortar bookstores go the way of the dinosaurs? Is Amazon really the future? Get your answers from Marv Wolfman (Teen Titans, Superman), R. A. Salvatore (Forgotten Realms series, Child of a Mad God), Brandon Easton (Agent Carter, M.A.S.K.), Russell Nohelty (Katrina Hates the Dead, publisher of Wannabe Press), and moderator Neo Edmund (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Red Riding, the Alpha Huntress).
 
4:30pm -  5:30pm
Writing the Mysteries with Paul Levitz
Room 4
Paul Levitz (Brooklyn Blood, Legion of Super-Heroes, former DC publisher) and Abraham Reisman (Vulture.com) talk about crafting mystery stories in comics and prose and reveal some of the secrets of the comics industry.
 
4:45pm -  5:45pm
Crafting Story for Video Games
Room 6BCF
Video game veterans from Telltale, Riot, Xbox, and other companies share tips and techniques they use for making successful game narrative. They'll share real-life examples and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the origins of some of the most popular video game characters, worlds, and stories.
 
4:45pm -  5:45pm
SYFY WIRE's The Great Debate
Ballroom 20
What superfan doesn't love a good debate? To reboot or not reboot? Have video games eclipsed movies and TV? Pine, Pratt, or Hemsworth? Celebrity favorites from the sci-fi universe share their thoughts, feelings, and theories on the genre's most hotly contested topics while moderator Aisha Tyler keeps the peace for this ultimate debate. After each round, you'll get to settle the debate by casting your vote for the most convincing argument.
 
5:00pm -  5:50pm
Z Nation
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Be the first to witness a whole new evolution in zombie-kind as the cast and creators of SYFY's hit series Z Nation reveal exclusive details of what's in store for the 5th (and possibly final) season. Join cast members D. J. Qualls, Kellita Smith, Russell Hodgkinson, Karl Schaefer, and surprise panelists.
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
3D Printed Props Tips and Tricks
Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
With 3D printing at the forefront of innovation, there are new developments every day. Panelists will talk about the different ways you can use 3D printing to take your costume to the next level. Are you an MCU fan? Come dressed up in your best Marvel costume for a chance to win a 3D-printed Stormbreaker!
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
Across the Editor's Desk: A Day in the Life of Comics' Unsung Heroes
Room 23ABC
Have you always wondered what a comic book editor does? Do you think you have what it takes to become a comics industry professional? Dark Horse wants to give you insights on breaking into the industry and working with a powerhouse publisher. Dark Horse editors offer a look at the secrets to breaking into the industry and building successful comic and graphic novel programs. Panelists include Katii O'Brien, Spencer Cushing, and Ian Tucker.
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
Black and Queer in Popular Media
Room 28DE
Black representation has gained integral attention within the geek culture. However, Black queer characters and stories continue to be limited or absent from the discussion. Prism Comics' Viktor Kerney (StrangeLore; co-host of the MEGASheen podcast) and panelists Valerie Complex (screenwriter, movie reviewer), Sean Z. Maker (MYTH, Ramonah Rising), Ajuan Mance (Gender Studies), William O. Tyler (Queerbait), and others discuss a myriad of topics from portrayals of Black queer people across media platforms to Black queer contributions to the sci-fi, fantasy, and comics genres.
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
DC Art Academy
Room 11
DC is proud to be home to some of the most talented artists working in comics today. Class is in session for an in-depth look into their creative process in shaping some of your favorite DC characters and books.
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
I Can Fix It
Room 7AB
Have you ever watched a movie and wondered, How would I do this differently? Some of the most skilled minds in entertainment are thrown some of the most flawed examples of Hollywood mega-franchises and asked what they'd do differently. But there's one catch: They can only change what they need to make the movie work. No pitching a whole different story!
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
Manga Publishing Industry Roundtable
Room 29AB
Manga in North America is enjoying a new Golden Age. More books are hitting the shelves in bookstores and comic shops, and more titles than ever are available in digital formats the same day/date as Japan. There's more anime streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Crunchyroll, and that's driving interest in more manga and a more diverse range of titles than ever before. Get a taste of what's hot, what's not, and what's next for manga from top publishing pros, including Ben Applegate (associate director, publisher services at Penguin Random House), David Brothers (editor, VIZ Media), Rachel Thorn (manga translator and associate professor in the faculty of manga, Kyoto Seika University), Erik Ko (chief of operations, Udon Entertainment), and Christopher Butcher (Toronto Comic Arts Festival, VIZ Media). Moderated by Deb Aoki (Publishers Weekly, Anime News Network).
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
Marvel Studios: The First 10 Years, Visual Development
Room 25ABC
The Marvel Studios Visual Development team comes to San Diego to share never-before-seen concept art and their favorite designs from the past 10 years.
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
Original Graphic Novels: From Concept to Creation
Room 9
So you have an idea, but what comes next? These seasoned creators have completed what so many of us dream about: an original graphic novel. Moderator Jessica Tseang discusses what's involved in taking an idea to paper with Comic-Con special guests Aminder Dhaliwal, Emil Ferris, Thi Bui, Tillie Walden, and Larry Marder.
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
Sandman: House of Whispers
Room 32AB
Nalo Hopkinson (House of Whispers) talks about the experience of writing the manuscript for one of the four new books in Neil Gaiman's Sandman Universe.
 
5:00pm -  6:00pm
The Science of Cool
Room 5AB
An all-star panel of scientists and innovators discuss how the rise of immersive technologies, robotics, rocketry, and AI have made science cool again and continue to bring us closer to solving some of the greatest challenges and mysteries we face. Come check out this incredible tech and innovation, in person, at the Future Tech Live! Pavilion at the Omni Hotel. Join the first annual SDCC Hackathon too!
 
5:00pm -  7:00pm
Cosplay Figure Drawing
Santa Rosa Room, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
If you're into drawing superheroes, manga warriors, cartoon characters, or movie monsters, where do you find live models? This workshop gives you that rare opportunity to practice your people drawing skills on real cosplayers in fantastic costumes from the stories you love. Cosplay models will strike different poses throughout the room, giving you time to sketch their facial expressions, hand gestures, and action poses. Hosted by Douglas Neff and Corey Rothermel (authors of Epic Win! The Geek's Guide to the Journey from Fan to Creator), the session will include various exercises, from one-minute burst sketches to detailed figure studies. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own art supplies and passion for drawing.
 
5:00pm -  7:00pm
Educator and Librarian Mixer
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Hang out with educators and librarians at their first CCEL mixer, sponsored by Image Comics and the Friends of the Central Library. Don't miss this opportunity to meet others in the education and library fields who use comics and pop culture as powerful learning and engagement tools. Light refreshments and a no-host bar will be provided. Space is limited.
 
5:30pm -  6:30pm
30 Years of studioADI
Room 24ABC
Discuss the past, present, and future of Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr.'s Academy Award-winning practical FX studio and get an exclusive sneak peek at studioADI's upcoming feature film, Wellwood. Tom and Alec will be joined by Wellwood's producers/stars Keisha Castle-Hughes (Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead), Camille Balsamo, and Reid Collums (also the screenwriter), as well as the film's director, Eliza Hooper.
 
5:30pm -  6:30pm
Dynamite Entertainment 50 Years of Vampirella
Room 8
Executive editor Joseph Rybandt introduces Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn) and Kristina Deak-Linsner to preview Vampirella's upcoming 50th anniversary projects. Q&A session moderated by CEO/publisher Nick Barrucci.
 
5:30pm -  6:30pm
Karoke Komix: Sing Along with Bob the Angry Flower!
Room 4
Comics are a silent medium, but that doesn't stop cartoonists from trying to fake it. Join Bob the Angry Flower creator Stephen Notley for a rollicking singalong/discussion of some of the cheap tricks one can use to imply a tune without actual sound. Be ready to sing or at least hum along!
 
5:30pm -  6:30pm
Superstars in Children's Graphic Novels
Room 26AB
Award-winning children’s book and graphic novel superstars discuss how they create the heroes, characters, and books that kids love. Featuring Jarrett Krosoczka (Hey, Kiddo), Jeff Smith (Bone; Smiley’s Dream Book), Aron Steinke (Mr. Wolf’s Class), Molly Ostertag (The Witch Boy), and Ian Boothby and Nina Matsumoto (Sparks!).
 
5:30pm -  7:00pm
How to Draw with Jim Lee
Room 2
DC Entertainment publisher/chief creative officer Jim Lee (Superman Unchained, Justice League, Batman, Suicide Squad) will talk about his 25+ years in the comics industry and sketch your favorite characters live on the big screen. This is a great opportunity to watch the creative process firsthand and learn the tips of the trade that bring DC Entertainment's characters to life.
 
5:45pm -  6:30pm
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Final Curtain Call
Room 6A
As the critically acclaimed CW series enters its final season, come celebrate and take a trip down memory lane with co-creators Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna as they look back on some of the series most memorable moments. The panel will be moderated by series guest star Michael McMillian and will include a special performance and never-before-seen footage.
 
5:45pm -  6:45pm
Assassination Nation Panel with Cast and the Russo Brothers
Hall H
As if high school wasn't difficult enough already, imagine if every phone in your town was hacked, the contents shared for all to see, and you and your three best friends were framed as the hackers. Welcome to the explosive world of texting, terror, and teen-angst that is Assassination Nation. Already dubbed the most aggressive high school movie in film history
 
5:45pm -  6:45pm
The Science of Star Trek
Room 6DE
To go boldly where no one has gone before . . . but human eyes may have. If you believe that elsewhere in this galaxy, familiar worlds from Star Trek and sci-fi exist, this is the panel for you. Dr. Morgan Cable (NASA scientist for Europa Lander mission concept), Dr. Jessie Christiansen (NASA scientist at Exoplanet Archive/Caltech), Phil Plait (SYFY's The Bad Astronomer and Bill Nye Saves the World), and André Bormanis (science consultant for Star Trek and The Orville) discuss the real science behind sci-fi's most beloved universe.
 
6:00pm -  6:50pm
Black Summer: A Netflix Original Series
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
This Netflix original series is the highly anticipated spin-off to SYFY's hit show Z Nation, and attendees will be the first to find out all the gory and shocking story details of what the creators have planned in the expanded universe of this iconic zombie mythos.
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Black Mask: Debuting Tomorrow's Legends
Room 32AB
Fresh off a dazzling run with breakout books BLACK [AF]: America's Sweetheart, CALEXIT, Eisner nominee Kim & Kim, Space Riders, and The Wilds, Black Mask has made a name for itself as the hottest launchpad to debut new talent and as the home for some of the coolest, most provocative comics around. Join Black Mask co-founder Matteo Pizzolo (CALEXIT) and creators Vita Ayala (The Wilds), Emily Pearson (The Wilds, upcoming Snap Flash Hustle), Pat Shand (Breathless, upcoming Snap Flash Hustle), Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim, upcoming Sex Death Revolution), Kwanza Osajyefo (BLACK, America's Sweetheart, Widows and Orphans), Stephanie Phillips (upcoming Devil Within), Ashley A. Woods (upcoming Dismantlers), Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into a Bank) and more surprise panelists for a wide-ranging discussion of how new creators and new ideas are changing comics and how you can be a part of it.
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Destination Nerd
Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Anastasia Washington (Legion of Leia, Anastationtv) chats with the most jet-setting nerds around as they discuss fashion, travel tips, and how to find your ultimate nerd mecca wherever you go. Panelists include Melissa Howland (We Are Movie Geeks, host), Marlon Reynoso (Nerd Coolture), Holly Amos (Star Trek Adversaries, Go Trek Yourself podcast), Laura Sirikul (Nerd Reactor) and Katie Elhoffer (Elhoffer Design).
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Funimation Industry Panel
Room 29AB
From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news, info, and announcements from North America's largest anime distributor, Funimation.
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Going Crypto: How Digital Coin Technology Is Changing How We Live Our Lives
Room 5AB
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Dash, LiteCoin . . . cryptocurrency or digital currency or digital coin or blockchain or whatever you want to call it is arguably the most talked-about topic in the ether right now. Beyond the speculation of altcoins, tokens, and ICOs, at the heart of it all is an innovative tracking technology that is now also impacting gaming, entertainment, animation, video, and everyday life. Come find out what is coming down the pike in the world of crypto! Get further into blockchain at the Future Tech Live! Pavilion in the Omni Hotel.
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Graphic Novel or Illustrated Book: You Make the Call!
Room 25ABC
The debate has raged for years, and it's only getting more intense: Is a 200-page comic story a graphic novel? Or is it a long comic book? Is a novel that is 100% filled with illustrations a graphic novel? Or is it an elaborate picture book? A new wave of profusely illustrated epics have entered the fray, including books by Mark Schultz (Storms at Sea), Armand Baltazar (Timeless), and Mark Wheatley (Doctor Cthulittle), creators who will be on hand for the discussion along with Karen Green of Columbia University and J. C. Vaughn (VP of Publishing, Gemstone).
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Infectiously Expanding the Universe of Tom Clancy's The Division 2
Room 6BCF
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 creative director Julian Gerighty and other members of the team take you on a journey through what it takes to bring the post-pandemic world of The Division 2 to life in-game. Learn how the Division narrative is constructed with the vision of expanding through comic books, novels, and other entertainment.
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Masquerade 101
Room 23ABC
For costumers, future costumers, and for those who simply enjoy watching costuming events, this overview of convention competitions will discuss their history, inner workings, differences among conventions, the judging process, and what it takes to compete well. Also tips on research, fabrication methods, use of music, reference materials, and stage presentation ideas for taking original and re-created designs from concept to stage-ready. Panelists include past Comic-Con award-winning costumers Allan Lavigne, Malis Vittorfolk, and Jennifer King, along with Ian Branson (San Diego Comic-Con/WonderCon Masquerade tech director) and moderator Martin Jaquish (San Diego Comic-Con/WonderCon Masquerade coordinator since 1992).
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Netflix: Marvel's Iron Fist
Ballroom 20
Be among the first to get the exclusive inside scoop on what's in store for season 2 of Marvel's Iron Fist, as Danny Rand and Colleen Wing set off on a new adventure as the protectors of lower NYC. Featuring executive producer and Marvel's head of television Jeph Loeb and surprise panelists.
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Transformation Magic: Transgender Life in Comics from Street Level to the Stratosphere
Room 28DE
Transgender comics creators are telling their own stories like never before. The groundbreaking new anthology We're Still Here features 50 trans cartoonists sharing their personal experiences as only they can. Meanwhile trans characters are finding their way into prominent roles in superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy comics that combine derring-do with real-life struggles of gender and acceptance. What do comics both indie and mainstream have in store for the transgender community in a politically fraught climate? How can trans comics artists best serve their creative and financial interests in an industry that has yet to fully embrace them? Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (Prism Comics board member, Stacked Deck Press) along with panelists Knave Murdok (TransCat), Ajuan Mance (Gender Studies), Veronica Casson (Salt & Fog), Dylan Edwards (Transposes), Sonya Saturday (Load World Comics), and Erin Nations (Gumballs) discuss these and other topics.
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Up Your Game: Create Live Animated Avatars!
Room 11
Hear how animators successfully created animated avatars that changed their interactions and increased their viewership on Twitch and beyond. Christopher Eriksen Bøe (Scribbleh), Jennifer Chiu (Motion Sickness) Keith Stevens (Critically Awkward), and Jacob Mercy (24 Hour Comic movie) talk about the tools they use and give tips on how you can animate your own avatar while responding to viewers. Moderated by Erica Schisler (Adobe) and partnered with Dan Ramirez (Adobe), who will show you how to create walking and talking characters that can be animated with a webcam and a mic using Adobe Character Animator, plus preview new technology, Project Puppetron, that will help you quickly animate your own characters.
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Writing Great Dialogue
Room 9
Short. Meaningful. Memorable. How do you write great dialogue? What works and what doesn't work? Writers from animation and comics, including Nicole Dubuc (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Transformers: Rescue Bots), Marsha Griffin (Guardians of the Galaxy, Miles from Tomorrowland), Craig Miller (Curious George, Beast Wars), Eugene Son (Avengers: Secret Wars, Saint Seiya), and Matt Wayne (Justice League Unlimited, Cannon Busters) talk about how to craft a great line.
 
6:00pm -  7:00pm
Writing Marvel and DC's Flagship Heroes
Room 7AB
Joshua Yehl (IGN Comics) gathers writers of comics heroes like Batman, Wonder Woman, and Spider-Man to discuss how they approach writing world-famous icons and deal with the pressures of fan expectations. Stick around for the fan Q&A.
 
6:30pm -  7:30pm
A Light in the Void
Room 24ABC
Composer Austin Wintory (Journey, Abzu, Assassin's Creed: Syndicate) and filmmaker Anthony Lund (Through the Wormhole, National Geographic's Breakthrough) explore unforgettable scientific quests set to sweeping original music. Also on hand are renowned NASA planetary scientist Carolyn Porco, voice actor Troy Baker (The Last of Us, BioShock Infinite, Shadow of War), and surprise panelists.
 
6:30pm -  7:30pm
Comics PR and Marketing 101
Room 8
Need tips on how to market your content, your comics, and yourself? This is the panel for you! comiXology's head of content Chip Mosher hosts an exciting panel of comics experts from all corners of the industry, including Elsa Charretier (Superfreaks, Star Wars Adventures), C. Spike Trotman (Iron Circus Comics), Hope Nicholson (Bedside Press), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen, Ask for Mercy), and Abigail Jill Harding (Ask for Mercy)! These self-motivated comic pros share their hard-earned knowledge on how to make big splash in comics through marketing and PR!
 
6:30pm -  7:30pm
Spotlight on Shannon Wheeler
Room 26AB
Comic-Con special guest Shannon Wheeler (New Yorker cartoonist and Too Much Coffee Man creator) presents a special slide show and free gifts. Secrets will be revealed! Shannon shot 5,000 comics with a gun (self-proclaimed stupidest gimmick ever). Learn the history of the Japanese Bootleg shirt. Was Huey Newton (Black Panther leader) Shannon's landlord? Did Shannon's mom take them to hear cult leader Jim Jones speak? Did Shannon smuggle cigars out of Cuba? All true. Those stories will be told, plus selections from his new book, Memoirs of a Very Stable Genius, including Camp Micro-Penis
 
6:30pm -  7:30pm
The Scoop at Simon & Schuster
Room 4
Anna Jarzab (marketing), Caitlin Sweeny (marketing), Jodie Hockensmith (publicity), Keri Horan (marketing), and Liesa Abrams (marketing) give a sneak peek at the hottest books and properties coming from Simon & Schuster in 2018, including books by some of your fan-favorite authors. Moderated by Jon Anderson (executive vice president, publisher). Attendees will take home exclusive prizes and swag.
 
6:45pm -  7:45pm
Shooting Clerks: The Kevin Smith Biopic
Room 6A
Fresh off its feature on AMC TV's Comic Book Men, the biographical comedy that dramatizes the making of Kevin Smith's indie cult classic film Clerks is coming to indie cinemas around the U.S. later this year. Christopher Downie (writer/director), Brett Murray (producer/actor), Ryan James (producer/editor), Matthew Postlethwaite (actor), Stephanie Price (actress), and folks from the original Clerks, including Brian O'Halloran (associate producer/"Dante") and Marilyn Ghigliotti (associate producer/"Veronica"), present an exclusive sneak peek, show behind-the-scenes footage, and make some special announcements.
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