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Thursday, July 9th, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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THURSDAY, JULY 9th: DAY 1
4:00 pm - 6:45 pm


Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 32AB
Captain Action's 2nd Annual Con Custom Contest and Animation Preview

Calling all 1/6th scale customizers! It's time for the Captain's 2nd Annual Customizing Contest. As the original superhero action figure, Captain Action is all about customization, change, and the power of imagination. This year's theme, "Bring on the Bad Guys," will highlight villainous creations. The panel of judges, along with all the fans in the room, will choose a winner from the six best finalists and award prizes. Also, a sneak peek at the upcoming animated series. Panelists include Marv Wolfman (Teen Titans, Deadshot), J. C. Vaughn (Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide ), Daniel Pickett(Action Figure Insider), Michael Polis (Atomic Toybox), and Michael Crawford (MCW Toys). Moderated by Ed Catto (Captain Action).

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
CBLDF Podcast Live: Banned Authors Speak Out

Join Jeff Smith (Bone) and Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer) for an in-depth discussion of what it's like to be the author of a banned book. CBLDF executive director Charles Brownstein hosts this special live podcast celebrating Banned Books Week and examining the stakes of censorship for creators, librarians, and most of all, readers.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Comedy Central's Moonbeam City

Prepare to be dazzled; Moonbeam City is back in San Diego with an exclusive Comic-Con sneak peek. Moonbeam City is an absurdist, retro-futuristic '80s cop extravaganza. The series follows Dazzle Novak (voiced by Rob Lowe), a handsome, idiotic detective who commits more crimes than most criminals. His sexy, tyrannical chief Pizzaz Miller (Elizabeth Banks) won't get off his back. His obnoxious rival Rad Cunningham (Will Forte) will stop at nothing to destroy him. Dazzle must team up with the city's only competent police officer, Chrysalis Tate (Kate Mara), to protect their beloved, neon-soaked metropolis. Rob Lowe, Moonbeam City creator Scott Gairdner, and executive producer Tommy Blacha reveal details on Comedy Central's next big animated series.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 30CDE
Comic Book Art: Making a Living Doing It

Comics Experience's Andy Schmidt (Marvel, IDW editor) reveals how to make money as a comic book artist. Learn about maximizing your art potential, pricing your art, merchandizing it, and selling it. Don't just make money, make a living! Spend an hour with Andy Schmidt, Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy), Zander Canon (Top 10), and Reilly Brown (God Hates Astronauts, The Manhattan Projects), then go make money with your art.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 28DE
Delcourt Panel

Guy Delcourt, the largest independent publisher in France (founder of the Delcourt publishing house, owner of Editions Soleil) comes to Comic-Con International with special surprise guests and a huge announcement no international comics fan dare miss.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 5AB
Ghost Asylum

Ever wondered what it is like to go on a real ghost hunt? Join the stars of Destination America's Ghost Asylum as they discuss the most bloodcurdling paranormal hotspots in America. The team will describe their most intricate traps, including the Wraith Dome and the Prism Catcher. Never-before-seen footage of paranormal activity, exclusive clips, demonstrations, and special prizes will be featured at this event, which is sure to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Presented by Destination America.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 25ABC
I'm Sleeping with the Lights On: Horror and Thriller Authors Discussion

Horror and thriller novels have an amazing way of keeping readers up at night. Whether it is demons and zombies, from the historical settings to the seemingly mundane, authors find bone-chilling ways to make sure the reader keeps turning the pages. Join Del Howison, owner of Dark Delicacy Bookstore, as he chats with distinguished horror and thriller writers J.T. Ellison (What Lies Behind), Kevin P. Keating (The Captive Condition), Matthew Reilly (The Great Zoo of China), Mira Grant(Symbiont), Diana Rowland (Vengeance of the Demon), and Robert Brockway (The Unnoticibles) about what motivates them to scare you.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 14A
Nerdstrong: Getting Fit for Cosplay, Geekdom, and Life

Andrew Deutsch (Nerdstrong partner, head coach), Marla Hudnall (Nerdstrong partner, coach), Christy Black (Nerdstrong coach, Healthy Is the New Skinny), Kimi Balcomb (Nerdstrong coach, Golden Lasso Cosplay), Andrew Seely (Nerdstrong coach, gaming director), Mairghread Scott (Nerdstrong member, writer Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Swords of Sorrow), and Mel Caylo (Nerdstrong member, marketing manager at BOOM! Studios) discuss fitness, body image, and confidence in a geek world. Moderated by Blair Herter (Nerdstrong Partner, TV host).

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 29AB
Rainbow Rowell in Conversation with Leigh Bardugo

Rainbow Rowell (New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor & Park, Fangirl, andLandline) sits down with Leigh Bardugo (New York Times bestselling author of the Grisha Trilogy) to talk about books, fantasy, "the last three words," and what Rainbow has planned for this year's Carry On, her much-awaited return to young adult fiction.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 23ABC
Star Trek: They're Not Really Dead as Long as We Remember Them

The man The Los Angeles Times dubbed "the world's foremost Trekspert," Mark A. Altman (Free Enterprise) presides over a celebration of the lives of some of Trek's most luminous voices whom we lost this year. Spotlighting the careers of the incomparable Leonard Nimoy, Harve Bennett (Star Trek II, III, IV), Maurice Hurley (showrunner, TNGSeasons 1 and 2), Grace Lee Whitney (Yeoman Rand), and Bernie Williams (producer,Generations), along with a look back at the 50th anniversary of Star Trek's second pilot, "Where No Man Has Gone Before." Treksperts include Scott Mantz (chief film critic,Access Hollywood), David A. Goodman (producer, Star Trek: Enterprise, authorFederation: The First 150 Years), Edward Gross (legendary Trek journalist, The 50 Year Mission),Ashley E. Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class), Robert Meyer Burnett (producer,Star Trek: The Next Generation Blu-rays) and Chase Masterson (actress, Deep Space Nine, The Flash).

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 9
The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Inkers, and Colorists

Comic book industry veterans discuss what it entails to be an inker, letterer and colorist, along with advice for those aspiring to be part of the comic book industry.Joshua Reed (letterer for Aspen Comics, Soulfire, Fathom), Dave Lanphear (veteran letterer for DC Comics/Marvel), Matt Batt Banning (inker for Superman/Wonder Woman, Batman), and professional colorists will be present to partake in an open Q&A session moderated by Jessica Tseang (comic book historian).

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shiley Special Events, San Diego Central Library
The Nerd in the Classroom: Sci-fi as an Educational Tool

Education's all-things-nerd networking resource returns to Comic-Con. This year's edition features cartoonist and high school computer science teacher Gene Yang(American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints), language-arts teacher Blake Bockholt(Fremont High), and psychologist Patrick O'Connor (Comicspedia, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology). Moderating is Patrick Murphy (Fremont High, Weber State University). Topics include using comics to convey complex information, student-created comics as a narrative, and aligning to national standards while still increasing student engagement. This is a great networking opportunity for professional educators and nerds alike.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 7AB
VIZ Media

Come party with VIZ Media! And by party, they mean sit in a chair and listen to thrilling tales of upcoming releases and other Earth-shattering announcements from North America's largest distributor of manga and anime. VIZ Media has brought you thousands of your favorite titles, including huge hits like Naruto, Death Note, Sailor Moon, Ranma 1/2, and Tokyo Ghoul. Warning: Panel may include trivia, prizes, yelling and probably some clapping. Hosted by Urian Brown, Charlene Ingram and VIZ Media staff, with special guests.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Room 6A
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition: The Art of Improving on an Xbox Classic

Reigniting the passion and fervor of Gears of War fans, Xbox and The Coalition take fans behind the scenes of one of their favorite franchises, reimagined and reloaded for Xbox One. The panel features Rod Fergusson (studio head, The Coalition), one of the most prominent members of the industry, and will discuss not only the visual improvements but also what it takes to modernize an all-time fan favorite that is launching on Xbox One this summer. Also appearing from The Coalition: Peder Skude(senior game designer), Kyle Gaulin (cinematics director), and Ben Huyghe (former pro gamer/QA).

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Horton Grand Theatre
Funny Pages

Join Ben Blacker (writer, Thunderbolts; The Thrilling Adventure Hour) and Paul F. Tompkins (Comedy Bang Bang; Bojack Horseman) for a brand new conversation: comics on comics; comedians discussing comics, that is. This panel brings together your favorite comedians from TV, film, and animation as they discuss their favorite comics. Don't miss this brand new panel!

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 6DE
Marvel: Uncanny Inhumans

Terrigenesis is upon us! Editor-in-chief Axel Alonso and writer Charles Soule give the 4-1-1 on Marvel's Royal Family and the first superhuman race. What does the future have in store for Black Bolt, Queen Medusa, Lockjaw, and the rest of the Inhuman race? Find out here!

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 8
Max Brooks & Avatar Press Comics

New York Times bestselling author Max Brooks (The Zombie Survival Guide) gives the scoop on new projects and creators joining the industry's most groundbreaking, risk-taking publisher. Brooks hosts this panel, walking through the frightful world of Avatar Press comics. Want insight from such industry luminaries as Garth Ennis, Alan Moore, and Max Brooks? Want to find out what the next Providence, Caliban, or Extinction Parade will be? Can't get enough Crossed, Uber, or God Is Dead? Find out what new terrors and travesties this rogue publisher will unleash in the months ahead!

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 4
Spotlight on Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani

Famous cartooning duo Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani (comic creators of Aw Yeah Comics, Itty Bitty Hellboy, and Tiny Titans) share their creative stories, secrets, and awesomeness of their artistic journey through the comic industry. From the indie comic world to DC Comics to Dark Horse Comics to retail store, these guys have done it all-20 years of overnight success. What are they planning next? Moderated by fellow podcaster John Siuntres (Word Balloon Podcast, Aw Yeah Podcast). Aw. Yeah.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 26AB
The Zone Show: The Jack Kirby Interview

In October of 1984, Ray "3-D" Zone, the "King of 3-D Comic Books," interviewed comic book legend Jack Kirby on Los Angeles public access TV. Eric Kurland (3-D Space), Randolph Hoppe (The Jack Kirby Museum), and Lawrence Kaufman (National Stereoscopic Association) will be joined by other special guests to discuss the careers of Zone and Kirby and their collaborations, including a rare screening of the entire half-hour 1984 interview; shown publicly for the first time in over 30 years.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 24ABC
Thunderbirds Are Go

ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures, in association with Weta Workshop are bringing the U.S. premier of Thunderbirds Are Go exclusively to Comic-Con. Join executive producerRichard Taylor (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit) and head writer Rob Hoegee (Teen Titans, Generator Rex), to watch an episode and ask your questions of some of the team responsible for creating this beautiful re-imagining of the much-loved classic series that is already entertaining and delighting millions of fans in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, with further international roll out planned for 2015 and 2016

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 2
Comic-Con How-To: Art Thieft Law: Prevention, Protection Prosecution

Josh Wattles and Jack Lerne, professor of Law UC Irvine offer a lawyer's perspective on how to protect your artwork.

Thursday July 9, 2015 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Room 6BCF
NASA: Turning Science Fiction into Science Fact

Experience how NASA is turning our sci-fi imaginations into reality in a celebrity moderated discussion featuring NASA scientists and engineers, NASA's latest visual delicacies, and a downlink from space; featuring the crew of the International Space Station.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 23ABC
Careers in Costuming

The Costume Designers Guild Local 892 discusses costuming as a career and the many different possibilities that exist today. Panelists include Costume Designer, Ivy Thaide,Celia Rogus from FIDM, illustrator and concept artist Gina DeDomenico Flanagan, assistant costume designer, Christine Cover-Ferro, Eddie Marks from Western Costume, IATSE 705 Custom Made field rep Renee Nault, as well as Alan Scott &Shane Mahan from Legacy Effects. The panelists are here to answer your questions about making a career in costuming. Camden Toy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) will be moderating our panel.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 30CDE
DC Comics Master Class: Art History

Class is in session as some of the greatest artists in the industry take this panel to school with an in-depth look at their creative process. DC Entertainment is proud to spotlight these talented individuals for this exclusive, all-access look at what it's like drawing for DC Comics and Vertigo.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 14A
Fandom Is My Fandom, or We All Live in a Coffeeshop AU

Fandom isn't just one thing these days, and it never was. But now that fans and their creativity, content, and consumption are something for media companies to understand, PR people to focus on, social media to thrive on, and news organizations to report about, what happens to the "traditional" fan community and the fanboys and fangirls that create their culture and content? Are follow-on works like fanart, vids, and fanfic to be mocked, tracked, supported, and enjoyed within an organic community, or considered a stepping-stone to a creative career? What if the answer is "sometimes one, sometimes all, and sometimes something more?" The panel will look from deep inside popular fandoms, the media companies that work with them, and the sites that host them with Amanda Brennan (community and content associate tumblarian, tumblr), Flourish Klink (Chaotic Good, Inc., Transmedia producer for East Los High), Meredith Levine (Fanthropologist, ZEFR), Aron Levitz (head of business development, Wattpad), Elizabeth Minkel (writer, New Statesman, The Millions), Betsy Rosenblatt (legal committee chair, Organization for Transformative Works), and Jules Wilkinson (founder, SuperWiki) in a panel moderated by Heidi Tandy(founder/essayist, FYeahCopyright).

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
First Look at Crackle's SuperMansion

Calling all Stoopid Buddy Stoodios fans! Be the first to catch a sneak peek at the new stop-motion animated comedy series SuperMansion. The cast, voiced by Emmy-award winner Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Seth Green (Family Guy), Jillian Bell(Workaholics), Matthew Senreich, and Zeb Wells (Robot Chicken) discuss the world of superheroes and more. Special surprises may occur.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shiley Special Events, San Diego Central Library
geekEd V: The Undiscovered Country: Bringing Geek Back to Higher Education

Come interact with a panel of educators from across the country as they share how they make the most of their geek identities in their campus communities. Brian Arao(University of California, Santa Cruz), Alfred Day (University of California, Berkeley),Michelle Kittel (Rocketship Spark Academy), Patricia Nguyen (UCLA), and Emily Sandoval (University of Southern California) are excited to share their stories of building personal connections with geek students, developing programs that create excitement, fostering inclusive communities, and enhancing the geek college experience. Joining them this year is Liz Krulder (Fresno State) who, as a student, co-developed Fresno State's first ever comic convention, FresCon. If you are an industry or marketing professional, work in higher education, attend or want to attend college (or know someone who does), this panel is for you.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 29AB
Making a Living in Manga: Japan Creators, Editors Talk

What's it like to work as a comics creator in Japan? What does it take to sell your self- published manga at Tokyo's Comic Market (Comiket), the world's largest comics show? How do Japanese manga editors work with creators to craft addictive stories that keep readers coming back for more? Hear what it's really like to work in the motherland of manga from Japan- and U.S.-based pros who have done all of this and more. Akihide Yanagi (writer, agent), Kamome Shirahama (manga artist, Eniale & Dewiel), Philip S. Y. Tan (Heaven, Uncanny X-Men), Makoto Nishi (manga editor), and Philip Knall(translator, salaryman) offer a rare look behind the scenes of Japan's manga biz, followed a Q&A session moderated by Deb Aoki (Publishers Weekly, Manga Comics Manga).

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ballroom 20
MTV's Teen Wolf

Teen Wolf cast members and executive producer are taking Comic-Con by storm for the sixth consecutive year. The pack of MTV's hit series Teen Wolf will dish secrets, share a sneak peek of the upcoming season, and answer fan questions.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 5AB
Sense8

On June 5 Netflix debuted one of their most controversial and provocative new series,Sense8. Be on hand for the very first panel discussion of this new series, hosted by co-creator/writer and executive producer J. Michael Straczynski.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 32AB
Spotlight on Jhonen Vasquez

Twenty years ago Johnny the Homicidal Maniac was a comic that barely caused a ripple on the comics landscape. While only seven issues of the series exist, it is now, two decades later, an influential series that spawned many imitators while becoming one of the bestselling creator-owned comics of all time. Jhonen Vasquez looks back on Johnny, and all of his work.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 9
The Legion and Paul Levitz

He now writes the new Dr. Fate, but as a writer Paul Levitz is perhaps best known for his three separate long runs writing the Legion of Super-Heroes. Join Paul as Tom Galloway interviews him about his work on, and experiences with, the Legion.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 25ABC
The Most Dangerous Women at Comic-Con: The Good, the Bad, and the Deadly

Everyone can all name a favorite villain or two: the Joker, Darth Vader, Loki. But how many of your favorite bad guys are actually bad girls? Here to discuss the best and baddest of the lady villains (and their lack of representation) is a panel of women equally dangerous in their own rights: Jenna Busch (founder of Legion of Leia, co-host of Most Craved), Susan Eisenberg (Justice League, Destiny), Jane Espenson (Once Upon a Time, Husbands), Jacqueline Goehner (costume designer, cosplayer), Katrina Hill(Action Movie Freak, The Walking Dead Psychology), Makayla Lynn (Legendary Digital Networks),Chase Masterson (The Flash, Star Trek: Deep Space 9), Dr. Janina Scarlet(Superhero Therapy, Star Wars Psychology), Stephanie Thorpe (The Ladies & The Gents, ElfQuest: A Fan Imagining), and Jessica Tseang (comics historian, founder of Little Geek Girls).

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 7AB
World of Capcom

Moderator Francis Mao (Capcom) and a panel of Capcom staff members share the latest updates on all the new and upcoming Capcom games including Street Fighter V, Resident Evil 0, Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition, and more; plus sneak peeks at all the latest Capcom merchandise and licensing products coming your way soon. Also, some exclusive first-looks and reveals just for SDCC.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 28DE
Writing Transgender Characters

As transgender representation in comics grows in the mainstream, the indie scene, and on the web, creators are bringing the triumphs and challenges of the trans experience to a new readership. What is the best approach to writing transgender characters? How should creators balance the demands of authenticity, advocacy, and entertainment when representing this diverse and often misunderstood community? Join Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (Gooch, Prism Comics board member) for a lively discussion of these and other issues with panelists Knave Murdok(Transcat), Ronnie Ritchie (Gqutie), Kat Blaque (illustrator, animator, blogger), Dylan Edwards (Transposes), and Gillian Cameron (Calogrenant).

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 8
Capturing Teen Angst in Comics

These four cartoonists have written about a universal, dark side of adolescence: teen angst. Peter Bagge (Hate), Gilbert Hernandez (Bumperhead), Jillian Tamaki (Supermutant Magic Academy), and Raina Telgemeier (Drama) talk about how they channel teenage frustrations and apathy in their comics and what this does to their characters, to their storyline, and to their page layouts. Michael Cavna ( The Washington Post) moderates.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 6A
Fright Night: 30 Years of Screams

Horror screenwriter Greg Beville (Blackstar Canyon) details the special effects and making of Fright Night 1985 and how the film's practical effects compare to horror films today. Moderated by Now Streaming's Andrew Furtado (Nightbreed: The Director's Cut).
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Room 24ABC
FUNimation Industry Panel[/b]
From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news and information from North America's largest anime distributor, FUNimation.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 4
Mad about MAD

MAD, the country's #1-selling humor magazine (in a field of 1), is dumber than ever!MAD magazine editor John Ficarra and art director Sam Viviano present a ridiculous peek at what's happening at the magazine, and an epically, moronic Q&A that's bound to be, well, MAD! Prizes will be awarded for most moronic questions.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 26AB
Spotlight on Tom Grummett

Comic artist Tom Grummett holds a Q&A session on his 25 plus year career in the comic book industry. Bring your questions about teen heroes, dead Kryptonians, or anything you might have wondered about, and gain insights into the ever-evolving world of comics.

Thursday July 9, 2015 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Room 6DE
Dynamite: The Next Ten Years

Join the Dynamite Entertainment team and their star-studded line-up of creative talent as they forecast their game-changing projects of 2016 and beyond, including James Bond, Grumpy Cat, Bob's Burgers, Vampirella, and more. Special guests David Gonzales (creator of Homies) and Gail Simone (Red Sonja, Swords of Sorrow) will take the stage for a surprise announcements, including awesome developments regarding Grumpy Cat!

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Horton Grand Theatre
Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake: Card Wars Dramatic Reading

Jen Wang (In Real Life), has crafted a new, original Adventure Time practice match that ties into KaBOOM!'s new limited comic book series Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake: Card Wars. For the first time anywhere, voice actors from the Adventure Time show will perform it live. Also on hand will be BOOM! Studios editor Shannon Watters and a rep from Cryptozoic, publisher of the real-life Adventure Time: Card Wars game.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 32AB
Creating Characters

Top writers, character designers, and voice actors including Craig Miller (Curious George, Beast Wars), Thomas Hart (Kim Possible, Mickey and the Roadster Racers), Steven E. Gordon (X-Men: Evolution, The Ultimate Avengers), Sasha Marina Palacio (Duck Tales: Remastered, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero), Debi Derryberry (Jimmy Neutron in Jimmy Neutron, Draculaura in Monster High), and Gregg Berger (Odie in Garfield, Grimlock inTransformers) discuss their methods for creating characters, how their tasks and methods both overlap and differ, and how what they do affects the shows and films they're working on as well as the work of the others.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 9
Dark Horse Manga

Dark Horse's history with Japanese comics can be traced back to the company's earliest years, with a legacy that includes such legendary series as Oh My Goddess!,Lone Wolf & Cub, Berserk, and many more. Now Dark Horse continues to publish some of the industry's bestselling titles, such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Oreimo: Kuroneko,Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Satoshi Kon's Opus, Unofficial Hatsune Mix (as seen on David Letterman), and the works of the creative powerhouse Clamp. Be on hand for a look at the past, present, and future of manga at Dark Horse.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 25ABC
DC Comics Meets LEGO Art

Creativity reaches superheroic heights as brick artist Nathan Sawaya reveals the new The Art of the Brick: DC Comics exhibition. Renowned comic book artist and co-publisher of DC Entertainment Jim Lee will draw live the concept for a brand new Batmobile that will be included in the exhibition. Joining in the discussion are production team membersBrandon Griffith and Tommy Williamson. Q&A moderated by TV host Victor Lucas (Electric Playground).

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 30CDE
Inside the Voice Actors Studio

-Bang Zoom! Entertainment brings you this one-hour panel/workshop about voice acting that covers practical dubbing techniques, important issues such as studio protocol, and what to expect at your first audition. This is a great opportunity for attendees interested in the voice-acting profession to get firsthand advice and experience from the pros in an intimate yet dynamic setting. You will learn directly from some of the best voice actors and directors in the world and also get some inside information on how to break in and what the industry is really like.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 28DE
LGBTQ Geek Year in Review

Media diversity is in the news now more than ever. The past year has been filled with key moments in comics, TV, movies, and animation that every queer geek should know about. Join Prism Comics and moderator P. Kristen Enos (Prism Comics board member, Web of Lives) as they discuss the significance of these key events to the greater LGBTQ community with panelists Diane Anderson-Minshall (The Advocate,Queerly Beloved), Amber Garza (Geeks Out), Matt Kane (GLAAD), Chelsea Steiner(After Ellen), and Sean Z. Maker (Bent-Con).

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 23ABC
Masquerade 101

For costumers, future costumers, and those who simply enjoy watching on-stage costume shows, this overview of fan convention costume competitions will discuss their workings, their history, how contests differ from one convention type to another, how judging is done, and what it takes to win. Plus, there will be details on costume research, planning, fabrication, and stage presentation tips for taking original and re-created costumes from concept to stage-ready showpiece-and how to have fun doing it. Presented by Comic-Con Masquerade coordinator for the past 24 years Martin Jaquish, assistant coordinator John Ruff, award-winning fan costumer Allan Lavigne, and award-winning member of the HCC costume group Judy Grivich.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 29AB
Miami Vice 30th Anniversary Retrospective

Talent from the original smash hit NBC primetime series including Michael Talbott(Det. Stanley Switek), Olivia Brown (Det. Switek), Edward James Olmos (Lt. Castillo), writer Anthony Yerkovich (creator of Miami Vice), writer Jonathan London (Miami Vicegraphic novel) will join Lion Forge Comics senior editor Shannon Eric Denton to discuss the enduring legacy of the show that spawned decades of neo-noir cop shows to follow, and the music, the colors, the alligators, and the action that made it such a hit.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 6BCF
NASA: Journey to Mars

This celebrity-moderated discussion with some of NASA's best and brightest will focus on the agency's exciting journey to the Red Planet, especially in light of the upcoming Ridley Scott film The Martian.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 14A
Streetpass San Diego: Growing a Community

Admins of Streetpass San Diego, the nation's largest Nintendo meet-up community,Michelle Hernandez, David Denni, Adolfo Coronel, Chris McAtamney, and Jahaziel Aguilera talk about Streetpass San Diego's growth and take questions on how to grow a community and keep it relevant. The Q&A portion of the panel will be moderated byGabriel Valentin (Digital Lizards of Doom).
Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 7AB
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents

It's not often that a major new motion picture and television franchise is announced in a surrounding more intimate than Hall H! So here's your opportunity to be part of something very special. This panel remains top secret as race is on to bring in an "A-List" franchise director and executive producer, either in person or via a video greeting, studio heads, producers, and include an homage to the underlying comic book artists, writers, and editors.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 5AB
Vertigo: What's the Story

Vertigo is back in San Diego and ready to blow your mind with trend-setting comics and top-notch talent. From horror, to mythic fiction, to sci-fi, and beyond, see what amazing new ideas are coming your way from the imprint that's on a mission to defy all your expectations.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Comedy Central: Drunk History and Another Period

Come learn about the history of Drunk History! Derek Waters (co-creator/host/director) and Jeremy Konner (co-creator/director) walk you through how this historically accurate, yet slightly slurred show works to portray little-known events and figures in history from the perspective of an intoxicated narrator. From humble beginnings as a digital series to two seasons on Comedy Central, with season 3 ready to premiere on September 1, Derek and Jeremy have plenty of stories to tell from the making of the show, including an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming new season. The panel will include Taran Killam (SNL), who has guest starred on all three seasons of the show, along with other guest stars and narrators. There will be a Q&A, an interactive live event, and plenty more fun and debauchery as only Drunk Historycan create. Following that, the party continues with a look at Comedy Central's new series, Another Period, premiering Tuesday, June 23. The turn-of-the-century historical and satirical scripted series follows the insanely ridiculous and debaucherous life of the Bellacourts, who have more servants than relatives and whose days are filled with money, sex, drugs, and more money. Another Period centers on the Bellacourt sisters, Lillian (Natasha Leggero) and Beatrice (Riki Lindhome), who only care about being rich and becoming super famous. Series creators and stars Natasha and Riki lead an all-star cast, including Michael Ian Black, David Wain, Christina Hendricks, Jason Ritter, and Paget Brewster. Get an exclusive look at Comedy Central's latest hit with the stars and other guests as they discuss their new show with moderator and writer Moshe Kasher.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hall H
World Premiere of Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery!

Starchild, Demon, Catman, and Spaceman join everyone's favorite teen sleuths in an explosive, new, must-see musical adventure no KISS Army member will want to miss. In Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery, the Mystery Inc. gang travels to KISS World, an amusement park dedicated to the band, for a special Halloween concert headlined by the legendary rock group. Six KISS songs are featured alongside an original new song performed by the band written just for the film. Be part of the first audience to see this landmark merging of pop culture icons, then stay for a panel featuring KISS legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, NCIS star Pauley Perrette, and longtime Shaggy and Daphne voices Matthew Lillard (The Bridge) and Grey Griffin(Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated). Director Tony Cervone (Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon) and writer Kevin Shinick (Mad, Robot Chicken) will also be in attendance. Moderated by director/actor/writer Kevin Smith, who also has a role in the film.Scooby-Doo and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital HD on July 21.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Room 24ABC
Comics Journalism: It's About Ethics in Comics Journalism

Charlie Hebdo, Gamergate, cheesecake covers, the Hugo Awards-ethics has become one of the hottest issues in pop culture today, and fandom has converged on comics news sites as a battleworld for debating who should win the culture wars. The Beat'sHeidi MacDonald, Comicbook.com's James Viscardi, CBR's Joe Illidge, and other leading comics journalists discuss what, if any, ethical principles should shape news stories affecting the comics community. Attorney and ethics professor Jeff Trexlermoderates.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Room 8
Comics Marketing & PR 101

Need tips on how to market your comic? Have questions about building relationships in the comics industry? This is the panel for you! Sit in on this mind-blowing roundtable discussion, revealing all the secrets of doing marketing and PR for your comics, whether you're self-publishing or creating for a publisher. Comics marketing superstars Chip Mosher (comiXology VP of communications and marketing), Jacq Cohen (Fantagraphics Books director of publicity and promotions), Jen Vaughn(cartoonist), Janelle Asselin (publisher, Rosy Press), and Kirk Damato (creative manager at Buzzfeed) offer a wide-ranging discussion.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Room 26AB
So, the Internet Ruined My Life

Bleeding Cool's editor-in-chief Hannah Means-Shannon hosts Rich Johnston and special guests who have experienced the wrath of the Internet firsthand to talk about the dangers of social media hype and recovering from notoriety. Learn how fans can be part of the solution instead of part of the problem.
Thursday July 9, 2015 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Room 4
The Scoop at Simon & Schuster

Lucille Rettino (director of marketing), Chrissy Noh (associate director of marketing),Carolyn Swerdloff (associate director of marketing), Jodie Hockensmith (associate director of publicity), and Joe Monti (director of marketing, Saga Press) give a sneak peek at the hottest books and properties coming from Simon & Schuster. Their discussion will be moderated by Jon Anderson (president and publisher) ), and attendees will take home an exclusive prize.

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:30pm - 9:00pm
The Playback Room, Omni Hotel, 4th Floor Ballroom
Hall H and Ballroom 20 Thursday Playback Free Play

Didn't get into Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? We feel your pain! On hand to kick off the panel will be the assistant to the director of programming for Comic-Con, Tommy Goldbach, in this two-and-half-hour 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.)

Thursday July 9, 2015 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Room 6A
Damien

From executive producer Glen Mazaara (The Walking Dead, The Shield), Damien follows the adult life of Damien Thorn, the mysterious child from the 1976 motion picture who has grown up seemingly unaware of the satanic forces around him. Haunted by his past, Damien must now come to terms with his true destiny: that he is the Antichrist. StarringBradley James (Merlin), Barbara Hershey, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Omid Abtahi. Get an exclusive first look at the show followed by a Q&A with cast and producers, plus a special guest appearance.
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