12pm-5pm12:00-1:00 Espenson: an Anagram for Openness- Writer Jane Espenson (Once Upon a Time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, Husbands) discusses past and current work with moderator Jenna Busch (Zap2It). Artwork from an upcoming Buffy comic will provide the first look at an anticipated new character, and Husbands' Brad Bell (Pop-Up Videos), Sean Hemeon, and Jeff Greenstein (Will and Grace, Desperate Housewives) will be on hand to discuss the upcoming season 2. Attend to learn which sci-fi superstar is joining the Husbands cast. Room 7AB
Tags: Horror and Suspense | Humor & Satire | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television | Web | Writers & Writing
12:00-1:00 Kids Draw!- How do comics get made? Find out in this interactive program where kids create their own characters that four graphic novelists will integrate into a story. With authors Zack Giallongo (Broxo), Dave Roman and John Green (Teen Boat!), and Rafael Rosado (Giants Beware!). Moderated by Cecil Castellucci (LA Review of Books). Room 11AB
Tags: Comics | Kids | Seminars & Workshops
12:00-1:00 Reinventing the Graphic Novel for the iPad- With its ability to blend together games, comics, literature, film, and mobile services into new hybrid experiences, the iPad is creating vast opportunities for storytellers and audiences alike. Daniel Burwen, creative director for Cognito Comics and gaming industry veteran (EA, Activision), explores how the traditional forms of games and comics overlap in the tablet space, forming new ways of storytelling. Get an inside look at the development of the award-winning CIA: Operation Ajax and how it is redefining the digital graphic novel by using a real-time 3D game engine to create an unparalleled interactive experience while honoring the legacy of the printed page. Room 24ABC
Tags: Animation | Comics | Web
12:00-1:00 What's Hot in Young Adult Fiction- Strong protagonists, engrossing romance, humor, action, and angst! Panelists offer a Q&A session and chat about the hottest new titles and trends in YA fiction. Moderated by Nathan Bransford (Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe) and featuring Leigh Bardugo (Shadow and Bone), James Dashner (The Maze Runner series), Kami Garcia (co-author of the Beautiful Creatures novels), Tahereh Mafi (Unravel Me), Melina Marchetta (Froi of the Exiles), Lish McBride (Hold Me Closer, Necromancer), Myra McEntire (Hourglass trilogy), and Scott Westerfeld (Uglies). Room 25ABC
Tags: Horror and Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Writers & Writing
12:00-1:00 Comics Arts Conference Session #14: Character Generation: Cultural, Economic, and Identity Politics- Featuring comic creator Phil Jimenez (Fairest), cultural anthropologist Stanford W. Carpenter (School of the Art Institute of Chicago), design historian John Jennings (State University of New York, Buffalo), and Visual and Critical Studies MFA candidate Beverly Taylor (School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Dumbbell Blonde), this panel discusses the creation of comic book characters and identity in mainstream, independent, and digital comics as well as fine arts settings. In addition to their observations, panelists will also discuss their own experiences creating comic characters. Issues will include why diversity matters, diversity in different comic media forms, creating diversity in comic universes that lack diversity, reasons for rebooting existing characters, use of source material, and the creation of alter-egos, avatars, autobiographical characters, and characters with identities that are different from their creators. Room 26AB
Tags: Comics | Comics Arts Conference | Seminars & Workshops
12:00-1:00 California Browncoats Meet-Up- Stop by to hear a few announcements, play a few games, and share a few stories about how everyone found their inner Browncoat. There's no better way to share the 10th anniversary of Firefly, and it's a lot more practical than starting a fight in an Alliance-friendly bar on U-day. Room 32AB
Tags: Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television
12:30-1:30 Marvel: Amazing Spider-Man- There's no turning back for Spider-Man! The Lizard is back, and only Spider-Man has a chance of curing him! Find out all the details on what's going on with your favorite wall-crawler on the eve of his 50th Anniversary in August. That's right, Marvel's editor-in-chief Axel Alonso and others will be taking any and all questions from you, the fans! With earth-shattering announcements that will change the life of Peter Parker for another 50 years, this is one panel that no Spidey fan can miss! Room 6DE
Tags: Anniversaries | Comics | Superheroes
12:30-1:30 Darwyn Cooke and The Man Called Parker- Darywn Cooke discusses all things Parker in a lively hour of opinions, insights, and downright good conversation! The Score is being released this week,and Cooke, along with editor Scott Dunbier, will answer questions and talk about Richard Stark's classic heist-man -- and unveil Cooke and IDW's plans for the future of the graphic novel series -- including revealing what the next Parker book will be! Room 8
Tags: Anniversaries | Comics | Superheroes
12:30-1:30 Secret Origin of Good Readers Breakouts- These breakout sessions feature practical tips on how to use comics in your classroom setting. David Rojas (education consultant) will demonstrate how analogizing Batman as Hamlet, or Bruce Banner/The Hulk as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, can ignite new interest in classic literature. Nancy McCann (Comics Unlimited) and Jesse McCann (New York Times bestselling children's book author) will consult on choosing the best comic books for your classrooms and libraries. Anina Bennett (Boilerplate, Frank Reade) will discuss how best to utilize historical fiction to teach real history and inspire critical thinking. An all-ages comic book goodie bag for your classroom (limited to 50 packs) will be available for participating educators after this panel. In addition, a free online 70-page The Secret Origin of Good Readers companion resource book [PDF] and other fun, useful materials are available at You are not allowed to view links.
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Tags: Comics | Seminars & Workshops | Writers & Writing
12:30-1:30 BBC America's Doctor Who- The Doctor and the Ponds land in San Diego. BBC America's Doctor Who stars Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Arthur Darvill join award-winning lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat (Sherlock) and award-winning executive producer Caroline Skinner (The Fades) for a Comic-Con panel and Q&A. As fans eagerly await the new season's premiere, BBC America is making sure Steven Moffat brings new footage to reveal on the big screens in Hall H. Ahead of the new season, BBC America will premiere new Doctor Who specials-The Science of Doctor Who, The Women of Doctor Who, The Timey-Wimey Stuff of Doctor Who, and The Destinations of Doctor Who-as part of the Supernatural Saturday programming block starting Saturday, August 4 at 9pm/8c. For those new to Who, the previous two seasons from Steven Moffat are available now on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download. Hall H
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television
12:45-1:45 CBLDF Rock Art Jam- Explore the creative process of top cartoonists who've made their mark on the worlds of comics and music! Fábio Moon, Gabriel Bá, and Nate Powell talk about the influence of music in their work and draw live art showcasing their love of sound and vision! Get a chance to watch live art made before your eyes, and bid to win the pieces made here to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! Room 5AB
Tags: CBLDF Events | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Comics | Music
1:00-2:00 Comic-Con How-To: New Methods in Digital Painting and Coloring- Learn how to take your drawing to full color or to a full painting. Brian Haberlin will focus on using Photoshop and the Wacom tablet to introduce a mix of new digital and analog painting tricks and tips that will be sure to please. Room 2
Tags: Art and Illustration | Comic-Con How To | Comics | Seminars & Workshops
1:00-2:00 Where do Ideas Come From? Banishing the Blank Page- Writer's block? Artistic anemia? Get unstuck! Former DC, Dark Horse, and CrossGen writer/editor Barbara Randall Kesel (Womanthology: Heroic) outlines strategies and tips for artists and writers facing the Dreaded DeadBrain Doom-a blank page and no ideas for what to write or draw, or how to get started. Room 4
Tags: Art and Illustration | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comics | Writers & Writing
1:00-2:00 Image Comics's 20th Anniversary- Twenty years ago, a group of young artists left their work-for-hire jobs to create Image Comics, a publisher dedicated to creators' individual visions and a champion of creative ownership. Image Comics partners and some of the original founders now come together to talk about what Image Comics has meant for the present and future of comics. Panelists: Marc Silvestri, Rob Liefeld, Jim Valentino, Whilce Portacio, Erik Larsen, and Robert Kirkman. Moderated by Eric Stephenson. Room 6A
Tags: Anniversaries | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Comics
1:00-2:00 DC Nation Screening and Q&A- The Nation is coming to San Diego! DC Nation -- a one-hour action and comedy programming block on Cartoon Network starring some of the most beloved and legendary heroes of the DC Universe -- will be making its very first appearance at Comic-Con. In addition to exclusive video content for fan-favorite series Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice, the panel will also be presenting sneak peeks of two highly anticipated series that will be coming soon to DC Nation: Beware The Batman and Teen Titans Go! Bringing you all this superhero goodness is a panel featuring top animation producers Glen Murakami (Teen Titans), Mitch Watson (Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated), Michael Jelenic (ThunderCats), Aaron Horvath (MAD), and Jeff Prezenkowski, director of series and shorts at Warner Bros. Animation. From superheroes to sidekicks, the DC Nation panel will have something for everyone. DC Nation airs Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 ET/PT on Cartoon Network. Room 6BCF
Tags: Animation | Comics | Kids | Television
1:00-2:00 Artemis Fowl: 8 in 8 with Eoin Colfer- In celebration of the final book in the international bestselling Artemis Fowl series, Eoin Colfer will tour the U.S. with this unique show that portrays all eight Artemis Fowl books (including the finale) in 8 minutes! With the help of some lucky audience members cast as Artemis Fowl and Holly Short, Eoin will go back to where it all began and perform the books live. Don't miss this hilarious look at the beloved series about the Teenage Criminal Mastermind. Room 7AB
Tags: Kids | Mysteries & Crime Dramas | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Writers & Writing
1:00-2:00 Manga Tutorials For Kids- David Karrow, creator of the children's book Alpha League and a team of manga artists and editors from eigoMANGA teach kids of all ages tutorials on manga illustrations and storytelling. Room 11AB
Tags: Anime & Manga | Comics | Kids
1:00-2:00 Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two- Warren Spector (Disney Epic Mickey), Marv Wolfman (Crisis on Infinite Earths), and Peter David (The Incredible Hulk) discuss the highly anticipated Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two video game set for release November 18. The panel will explore how the team mapped out the story for this innovative new title, as well as unveil the first details surrounding the Disney Epic Mickey 2 graphic novel, releasing exclusively in Europe in conjunction with the game's arrival in stores. The panel will also present a special never-before-seen sequence from the upcoming release. Additionally, Becky Cline (director, archives for The Walt Disney Company) will be on hand to discuss the reemergence and historical significance of Walt Disney's very first cartoon star, Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, who is prominently featured in the game. Join Warren, Marv, Peter, and Becky for this session. Room 25ABC
Tags: Animation | Games | Kids
1:00-2:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #15: Politics, Economics, and Ideology- Marc Singer (Howard University) examines representations of corporations and branding in Grant Morrison's comics, looking at the shifts in Morrison's depictions of corporate power and identity in The Invisibles, Marvel Boy, Seaguy, and Batman Incorporated as well as Morrison's work as a corporate consultant and "brand guru" and his controversial comments about corporate-owned superhero characters and creators' rights in Supergods. Jason Tondro (University of California, Riverside) examines the Superman of Morrison's Action Comics as a liberal superhero. Is this Superman liberal, and is the project successful? Karma Waltonen (University of California, Davis) argues that Mark Millar's Red Son asks us to consider whether a superhero (or by extension a supersoldier or superweapon) should ever be in a national hand, subject to any prevailing ideology or border-defined grudge. The book's ending blends both the USA and the USSR into a utopia, giving the majority of the world's citizens an amalgam of socialism and capitalism, and combines Luthor and Superman, exploding the dichotomy of hero and villain as the planet is aligned in a post-structuralist, post-nationalist paradigm. Room 26AB
Tags: Comics | Comics Arts Conference | Seminars & Workshops | Superheroes
1:00-3:00 Ball-Jointed Dolls Collectors Group- Doll owners and enthusiasts discuss the world of ball-jointed resin dolls from companies such as Elfdoll, Volks, Luts, Customhouse, Fairyland, Bambicrony, and Iplehouse. Learn the basics about BJDs, and pick up tips on customizing, maintaining, and photographing these beautiful dolls. Share the beauty of your own unique doll, or just see the many dolls on display, from tiny to towering. it's a great opportunity to experience the different types of dolls in the world of BJDs. Make new friends, both real and resin! Room 32AB
Tags: Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles | Costuming | Fandom
1:30-2:30 What's Cool in Graphic Novels?- Six authors with great new graphic novels discuss their inspiration, creative process -- and their new books! Authors Zack Giallongo (Broxo), Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet: Prince of the Elves), J. T. Petty (Bloody Chester), Thien Pham (Sumo), Doug TenNapel (Cardboard), and Raina Telgemeier (Drama) are joined by moderator Calista Brill (First Second Books). Room 8
Tags: Anime & Manga | Comics | Writers & Writing
1:30-2:30 Spotlight on Alison Bechdel- The award-winning graphic novelist and Comic-Con special guest Alison Bechdel talks about her work, from Dykes to Watch Out For through Fun Home and her latest, this year's smash Are You My Mother? Room 23ABC
Tags: Art and Illustration | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Comics | Writers & Writing
1:45-2:45 Foes Beyond Fur and Fangs- Vampires have staked their claim on readers, and werewolves have certainly taken a bite out of pop fiction. But these paranormal creatures aren't the only ones that run havoc in the pages of science fiction and fantasy novels. Authors discuss the villains and vixens-from witches to zombies and beyond-in their action-packed adventures. Moderator Kim Alexander (Fiction Nation on Sirius XM radio) interviews participants Amber Benson (Calliope-Reaper Jones novels), Rachel Caine (Morganville Vampires series), Tom Sniegoski (Remy Chandler series), Kiersten White (Paranormalcy series), Gail Carriger (Timeless), Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Poison Tree), and Maggie Stiefvater (The Scorpio Races). Room 5AB
Tags: Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Horror and Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Writers & Writing
1:45-2:45 Cartoon Network: Ben 10: Omniverse- It's hero time in San Diego! You don't want to miss this chance to see the world premiere exclusive sneak peek of Ben 10: Omniverse. In the new series premiering this fall, Ben has a new look, new aliens, a new sidekick, and, of course, new bad guys to battle. Yuri Lowenthal (Ben) hosts a panel featuring stars and producers who will give an inside look at the creation and direction of Ben 10: Omniverse, and you'll be the first to see animation from this exciting new series! Room 6DE
Tags: Action/Adventure | Animation | Kids | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television
1:45-2:45 The Cleveland Show- See the world premiere screening of "Menace II Secret Society," the season 4 premiere episode of The Cleveland Show, featuring unbelievable guest voices followed by a Q&A with panelists Seth MacFarlane, Mike Henry, Kevin Michael Richardson (Thundercats, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Transformers Prime), Reagan Gomez, and Rich Appel. Hall H
Tags: Animation | Humor & Satire | Television
2:00-3:00 Kickstarting Your Webcomics Career: Keenspot 2012- Pioneering webcomics publisher Keenspot returns for their insane 12th annual Comic-Con panel to drop some knowledge! Get words of wisdom from the man behind the second most-funded Kickstarter comics project of all time! Learn how a popular Image Comics creator doubled his book sales at cons by giving his comic away for free online! Hear an amazing major announcement about the future of comic books! Creators scheduled to appear include Thomas Fischbach (Twokinds), Jim Zub (Skullkickers), Benny Powell (Wayward Sons), Brion Foulke (Flipside), Jennifer Brazas (Mystic Revolution), David Campiti (Exposure), R. C. Monroe (Out There), Chris Daily (Punch an' Pie), Charles Soule (27), and Bobby Crosby (Last Blood). Room 4
Tags: Comics | Web
2:00-3:00 Max Brooks: Zombie Survival 101- Max Brooks, screenwriter and author of bestselling books The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z, and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, is the world's leading authority on the defense against a ghoulish uprising! Renowned for his campus and convention lectures nationwide, Brooks comes to San Diego Comic-Con to share his insight into the rotting minds of the undead, reveal how the Zombie Survival Guide came into existence, and field questions from zombie-phobic fans! You dare not miss this lecture -- your very life may depend on it! Room 7AB
Tags: Horror and Suspense | Humor & Satire | Writers & Writing
2:00-3:00 Drawing DC: DC Kids Edition- What does it take to remake a universe? Immensely talented artists! Talent relations director Larry Ganem is joined by the Eisner Award-winning team of Art Baltazar and Franco (Tiny Titans) and the ever-dynamic Dustin Nguyen (Batman Beyond), as they showcase their artistic talents! Room 11AB
Tags: Art and Illustration | Comics | Kids | Seminars & Workshops | Superheroes
2:00-3:00 501st Costuming 101: Dressing to Serve the Empire!- This panel describes the essentials about what it takes to create a costume that meets the standards of quality for entry into the 501st Legion. It will provide an overview of what is involved in creating a costume, the different costume categories, and how much time is involved in creating a costume that is screen accurate. A panel of experts will describe, display, and demonstrate tips and techniques used for their costume specialty. They will also share information about the mission of the 501st legion. Room 24ABC
Tags: Costuming | Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Seminars & Workshops
2:00-3:00 Cover Story- Comic-Con's annual discussion about the art of the comic book cover. Mark Evanier interviews special guests Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher), Becky Cloonan (Conan), and Mark Schultz (Xenozoic Tales) about their cover work, including design, execution, and what worked-and didn't-on some of their very own covers. Room 25ABC
Tags: Art and Illustration | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Comics
2:15-3:15 It's Christmas in July! Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants- Dust off your knitted sweater, fill your mug with nog and come along for some good ol' fashioned Christmas cheer as panelists take you through a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming SpongeBob stop-motion special. Creative director Vince Waller and screen novelties directors Seamus Walsh and Mark Caballero present a sneak peek at the Christmas special. The panel will also include a sing-along and Q&A with the voice cast, including Tom Kenny (voice of SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (voice of Patrick), and Mr. Lawrence (writer and voice of Plankton). Moderated by Claudia Spinelli, executive in charge for Nickelodeon. Room 6A
Tags: Animation | Humor & Satire | Kids | Television
2:15-3:15 Buffy Turns 20: Celebrating 20 Years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer- Once upon a time, Buffy Summers became the Slayer, the Chosen One who proved a young heroine could battle the forces of darkness instead of playing damsel in distress. Stars from the hit TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Nicholas Brendon, Clare Kramer) join forces with Dark Horse editor Scott Allie, writer/producer Jane Espenson, illustrator Georges Jentry, and the original Buffy herself (Kristy Swanson, star of the 1992 motion picture), not to mention a surprise guest or two, to celebrate 20 years of slayage. Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Tags: Action/Adventure | Anniversaries | Comics | Fandom | Horror and Suspense | Humor & Satire | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television
2:30-3:30 Comic-Con How-To: Proper Pitching and Promoting Yourself- Learn what it will take to present a proper pitch to a client or company. Learn about presentation, body language, elevator pitches, standing out, interview skills, and how to make and opportunity when there isn't one. This is the perfect panel for those looking to make a name for themselves or trying to get their ideas in front of the company of choice. Bryan Tillman is the academic director for Media Arts and Animation, Game Art and Design, Visual Game Programming, Motion Graphics and Visual Effects at the Art Institute of Washington and the author of Creative Character Design. Room 2
Tags: Animation | Anime & Manga | Art and Illustration | Comic-Con How To | Comics | Games | Seminars & Workshops | Writers & Writing
2:30-3:30 Comic-Con How-To: Drawing with Jim Lee- Scott Brick interviews Jim Lee, artist and co-publisher of DC Comics, as Jim draws for an hour. See how he does it on the big screen! Room 2
Tags: Art and Illustration | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Comics | Superheroes
2:30-5:00 Comic-Con Masquerade Replay- Saturday night's impressive costuming event is reviewed and a big-screen video of the entire show is presented for those who missed it or who simply want a second look. Hosted by Masquerade director Martin Jaquish and Masquerade assistant John Ruff. (Sorry, we cannot sell copies of the show.) Room 8
Tags: Costuming | Fandom
2:30-3:30 Super Secrets: Lifting the Curtain on the Man of Steel- Mark Waid (he wrote Superman comics longer than just about anybody) and Larry Tye (author of the new biography Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero) reveal things you didn't know but will be glad to learn about Superman. Like the wrenching story of his birth and nurturing by a parade of young creators yearning for their own absent dads, and how he took on everyone from Adolf Hitler to the KKK long before the rest of America did. And why Tye at least is convinced this supermensch is Jewish. Room 23ABC
Tags: Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Comics | Superheroes
2:30-3:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #16: The Culture of Comic-Con: Field Studies of Fans and Marketing- Comic-Con offers students of popular culture an amazing venue to study how culture is marketed to and practiced by its fans. Stephen Cunningham (University of Central Arkansas), Regina Gasser (Wittenberg University), Alexa Gygax (University of British Columbia), Kamuela Kaneshiro (Hawaii Pacific University), Lisa Kaplan (Bowling Green State University), Margo Morton (Wittenberg University), Kallie Stahl (Capital University), Catherine Thomas (University of Delhi), Michael Tornes (University of Oklahoma), and Chad Wertley (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) present initial findings from a week-long ethnographic field study of the intersection of fan practice at the nexus of cultural marketing and fan culture at Comic-Con 2012. Matthew J. Smith (Wittenberg University) moderates. Room 26AB
Tags: Comics | Comics Arts Conference | Fandom | Seminars & Workshops
2:45-3:45 Heroes for the Middle-Grade Reader (And You, Too!): Middle Grade Books That Will Rock Your Socks Off- Everyone loves a hero-from the depths of the ocean, to outer space and other worlds in the present and future, these authors have adventurers and unexpected champions that we can all cheer for. Get heroic with authors Nathan Bransford (Jacob Wonderbar series), E. J. Altbacker (Shark Wars series), Cornelia Funke (Ghost Knight), Lisa Yee (Warp Speed), Brandon Mull (The Beyonders series), Tony DiTerlizzi (The Search for WondLa series), Emily Janice Card (Laddertop Vol. 1), and Derek the Ghost (Scary School), as they converse with moderator Maryelizabeth Hart of Mysterious Galaxy. Room 5AB
Tags: Action/Adventure | Horror and Suspense | Mysteries & Crime Dramas | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Writers & Writing
2:45-3:45 Sons of Anarchy- Get an inside look into the world of FX's highest-rated series ever, with creator Kurt Sutter (The Shield) and stars Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Ron Perlman, Maggie Siff, Kim Coates, Mark Boone Junior, Tommy Flanagan, Theo Rossi, Ryan Hurst, and Dayton Callie. Hall H
Tags: Television
3:00-4:00 Axe Cop- Ethan Nicolle (Bearmageddon, Chumble Spuzz) discusses the growing world of Axe Cop, including the new President of the World miniseries from Dark Horse comics and his involvement the TV show in production at FOX. With a possible appearance in person or digitally from his brother/co-creator Malachai Nicolle plus possible surprise guests. Room 6DE
Tags: Animation | Comics
3:00-4:00 Behind the Music with CW3PR: Composers and Singers on Creating the Perfect Sound for TV and Film- Singer and composer collaborations are essential to the creation of poignant and thrilling moments in TV and film. Learn how these dynamic collaborations work and how a singer's voice can amplify an original score from composers Trevor Morris (The Borgias), Danny Jacob (Phineas and Ferb), and Robert Duncan (Castle), singers Lisbeth Scott (True Blood) and Laura Dickinson (Phineas and Ferb), and others. Moderated by Phineas and Ferb creators Jeff "Swampy" Marsh and Dan Povenmire.TBA Room 7AB
Tags: Movies | Music | Television
3:00-4:00 Making Comics for Kids- Want to know what it takes to make super-awesome comics for kids? Hang out with the guys and girls who are the creative forces behind some of the coolest kids' comics around: Neo Edmund (writer/editor for Silver Dragon Books), Joe Lefavi (editorial director for Jim Henson Co), Tim Beedle (Fraggle Rock), Paul Morrissey (editor of Eisner award-winning Mouse Guard), and Adira Edmund (JumpStart's Windy Hollows). Room 11AB
Tags: Comics | Kids
3:00-4:00 Steampunk Attire: From Handmade to Purchased and Everything in Between- Robin Blackburn (League of Steam), Alexis Harlan (Retroscope Fashions), Cat Frazier (costumer), Amy McCain (thrift store afficionado), and Randy Burks (hunter) discuss costuming for steampunk, with hints on patterns for sewing your own, websites for purchasing pieces or whole costumes, stores for off the shelf and thift store finds. Moderated by Thomas Oliver. Room 24ABC
Tags: Costuming | Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Seminars & Workshops
3:00-4:00 The Business of Cartoon Voices- Have you ever been interested in a career doing voices for animated cartoons? Every year, voice director Mark Evanier (The Garfield Show) gathers together experienced actors and folks involved in casting and hiring and presents an informational panel on how the business works and how to avoid the most common mistakes of aspiring voice performers. The odds are against you, but they might get a little better if someone speaks the truth to you about what to expect and why. Room 25ABC
Tags: Animation | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Movies | Television
3:00-4:00 Publishers Weekly Comics World: Serious Pictures: Comics and Journalism in a New Era- What better way to bring information to the public than the judicious combination of words and pictures? Comics offer the ability to attract attention and focus it, while making a complex journalistic narrative both lively to read and, as studies have shown, easier for readers to comprehend. This panel offers historical and contemporary examples of the use of comics as a journalistic tool and shows how the wedding of comics and nonfiction reporting is a match made in media heaven. With Susie Cagle, Andy Warner (Cartoon Picayune), Stan Mack (Taxes, the Tea Party, and Those Revolting Rebels: A History in Comics of the American Revolution), Jen Sorenson (Slowpoke), Ed Piskor (WizzyWig), Dan Carino (Cartoon Movement), and Chris Butcher (The Beguiling.) Moderated by PW Comics World co-editor Calvin Reid. Room 32AB
Tags: Comics | Web
3:30-5:00 Starship Smackdown All*Stars: InterGalactic 3D Edition- The must-see panel of Comic-Con, brought to you by the new Geek Magazine, as featured on National Public Radio, returns for another action-packed year as the greatest spaceships in the history of the universe converge in the ultimate cosmic conflagration for the highly-coveted Smackdown title in Comic-Con's most scholarly and erudite panel. Will the Enterprise once again defeat an Imperial Star Destroyer? Can the Serenity make mincemeat out of the Battlestar Galactica? In space, can anyone hear you scream on the Prometheus and can you actually get cell reception in the TARDIS? And what exactly is the "Captain's Courageous" lightning round anyway? Join our panel of expert spaceshipologists as they outwit, outplay and outphaser, starring Chris Gossett (The Red Star), Ashley E. Miller (X-Men: First Class, Thor), Steve Melching (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Transformers), Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise, The Hills Run Red), Kay Reindl (Millennium, Twilight Zone), and the Gene Rayburn of the stars, moderator Mark A. Altman (Femme Fatales, DOA: Dead Or Alive), along with some surprise guests. End your weekend with the geekiest and most beloved panel of all time in this or any other dimension, known or unknown. All new ships, all new quips as the Smackdown beams down to San Diego for its final mission. Courtesy of the all-new Geek Magazine. Room 6A
Tags: Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television
3:30-4:30 Buffy the Musical "Once More with Feeling"- Let's end this show with a bang! The powers that be behind Fandom Charities Inc. and Whedonopolis.com present a screening of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode "Once More With Feeling"! Many say this is the finest, funniest, most ingenious episode ever to come out of the Buffyverse. But remember, the best part of the show is up to you! This episode was made for talkin'-back, that is -- and singing and shouting and dancing in the aisles, with or without your dry cleaning! Audience participation: It isn't just for Rocky Horror and mob riots anymore. Room 6BCF
Tags: Fandom | Horror and Suspense | Music | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television
3:30-4:30 Comic-Con Talkback- John Rogers, president of the Comic-Con board of directors, will be present to listen to attendees concerns about this year's event. Room 23ABC
Tags: Talkback
3:30-4:30 The Nerd in the Classroom: Sci-fi as an Educational Tool- With a decade of experience teaching science fiction as literature to high school and graduate students, Patrick Murphy (Fremont High, Weber State University) discusses science fiction as a device for improving reading comprehension, critical thinking, and enjoyment. The presentation will include the scope and sequence for a year-long course, unit breakdowns, costs, and discussions examining core standards and end-of-level testing. Room 26AB
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy | Seminars & Workshops
3:45-4:45 Drew: The Man Behind the Poster- Screening a premiere clip from the feature-length documentary about movie poster artist Drew Struzan, which includes exclusive interviews with George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, Frank Darabont, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg, and many others. Followed by a Q&A panel that will include artist Drew Struzan, actor Thomas Jane, director Erik P. Sharkey, producer Charles Ricciardi, composer Ryan Shore, co-cinematographer and supervising editor Greg Boas, editor Jeff Yorkes, Stephen Saffel of Titan Books, and Zach Martin of Skywalker Sound Studios. Room 5AB
Tags: Art and Illustration | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Tributes
4:00-5:00 Creating Comics for All Ages- Victor Flores (High Tech High Graphic Novel Project student host) interviews fellow HTH GNP members and guest professional comic artists Shane Houghton (Reed Gunther, Peanuts, Casper's Scare School) and Chris Houghton (Reed Gunther, Kung-Fu Panda Comics, MAD magazine, Adventure Time) about the challenges and advantages of creating comics for all-ages audiences. Room 4
Tags: Comics
4:00-5:00 15 Years Since Philosopher's Stone: Harry Potter Fandom in 2012- Seven books from J. K. Rowling -- or ten, depending on how you count -- plus hundreds of thousands of fanfics. Eight studio movies -- plus dozens of popular fanfilms, musicals, and songs. One theme park -- but soon there'll be three or more! An international museum exhibition -- and piles of fan-made shirts, crafts, fanart, CDs and DVDs. An encyclopedic website -- and fancons, fan-made wikis, and history courses on the impact of the Harry Potter fandom. We'll look back at 15 years of Harry Potter fandom and try to predict -- better than Trelawney! -- where we go from here. Room 6DE
Tags: Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Writers & Writing
4:00-5:00 A Cross-Generation Collaboration: The Inside Scoop of a Comic-Con Success Story- In 2009, a nine-year-old San Diego artist and award-winning film critic Perry Chen (Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest) met Oscar-nominated animation legend Bill Plympton (Guard Dog) at Comic-Con and drew a "Hot Dog" next to the one Plympton drew for him from his acclaimed animation series. A year later, Perry was hired to work on an animation short, Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest, about a young Holocaust survivor (actress Ingrid Pitt's story), under the guidance of Plympton. The rest is history. A panel of the creative team, sponsors, and distributor, including Perry Chen (animator), Kevin Sean Michaels (director), Bill Plympton (storyboard and character design), Zhu Shen (producer), Karina Bessoudo (Toon Boom Animation, vice president of marketing and communications), Douglas Little (Wacom, public relations), and Linda Olszewski (Shorts International co-head of worldwide acquisition), share the amazing behind-the-scenes story: how a first-time child animator's film got sponsorship from leading animation companies, went on to premiere at the 2011 Comic-Con and LA Shorts Fest, won multiple film festival awards, was featured in Animation magazine and on 2011 Animation Show of Shows, qualified for an Academy Award, touched many hearts, and secured worldwide distribution by Shorts International, the distributor of Oscar-nominated shorts and other outstanding short films. This lively panel, moderated by Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) will share tips and lessons learned not only about getting started with animation, but also how to identify and secure corporate sponsorships; how get your film produced, marketed, and distributed; and how to select the right film festivals for your film. Room 7AB
Tags: Animation | Art and Illustration | Fandom | Movies
4:00-5:00 Full-Time Creative Work on a Part-Time Schedule- Learn the secret to using part-time collaboration to achieve full-time results! No matter which industry (comics, illustration, movies, design, animation, costuming/cosplay), breaking into today's media is a full-time job, even if you have only part-time hours to accomplish it. Topher Davila (art director, GeekdomWear.com), Aleister Gilgrim (head of product for Readz/Star Labs Ltd), Sean Glumace (digital arts instructor at Golden West College), Tara Strand (co-founder, Gotham Public Works), Mario Martinez (co-creator, TomatoTV.net), Kevin Flessing (TheGeekGirlProject.com), Ron Coleman (molecular geneticist and writer), Jody Patterson (main contributor, RatBoxProductions.net), Cat Smith (voice actress, CatSmith.net), and moderator Chad Welch (illustrator, ChadWelchArt.com) talk about how they successfully juggle time between the creative and business sides while being involved in goal-oriented groups and discuss the process, pitfalls, and potential of part-time collaboration from their experiences in illustration, writing, design, animation and costuming/cosplay from a variety of levels of administration and sizes of organizations. Whether you're a hobbyist or looking to go pro, if you struggle with deadlines, need help finding collaborators, want to know how to effectively work with a team without mortally wounding each other, or simply want to know how to get your foot in the door, this panel is for you! Room 24ABC
Tags: Animation | Anime & Manga | Art and Illustration | Comics | Costuming | Seminars & Workshops | Writers & Writing
4:00-5:00 How to Create Your Own Novel: From the First Idea to Publishing- America's youngest multiple award-winning authors, the Winner Twins, will teach you how to create your own novel step by step. The twins, now in high school, are national bestselling authors who have written four science fiction novels. Drawing from their own experience, they will discuss the process from creating your idea to getting it published. They have taught their unique creative writing method to hundreds of thousands of teachers and students across the country. Guest panelists will be announced. Room 32AB