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Friday, July 22, 2022, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
« on: July 01, 2022, 05:42:15 PM »
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Panels - Friday, July 22, 4:00pm - 6:45pm


4:00 pm - 4:45 pm: FXX's Little Demon Exclusive Pre-Series Premiere Sneak Peek Screening and Q&A

It’s been long prophesized that a malevolent force would alter the universe for the rest of time, and you can get a front-row seat! FXX celebrates its newest animated comedy, Little Demon, by heading to the metaphysical realm of San Diego in advance of its premiere later this summer. Thirteen years after being impregnated by Satan (Danny DeVito), a reluctant mother, Laura (Aubrey Plaza), and her Antichrist daughter, Chrissy (Lucy DeVito), attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware but are constantly thwarted by monstrous forces, including Satan, who yearns for custody of his daughter's soul. Actors Danny DeVito, Aubrey Plaza, and Lucy DeVito and creators Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner, and Kieran Valla join executive producer Dan Harmon for an exclusive screening, followed by an other-worldly Q&A.
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Entertainment Weekly: Brave Warriors

They may be fighters on screen, but that doesn’t mean they’re not lovers (of the craft). A panel of actors discuss the thrill of playing iconic characters, the difference between their personas and real life, and the highs (and lows!) of their careers in Hollywood.
Ballroom 20


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: They Shouldn't Have Killed His Dog: John Wick, Gun-Fu, and the New Age of Action

Bestselling authors Mark A. Altman (showrunner, Pandora; co-author, The Fifty-Year Mission) and Edward Gross (co-author, The Fifty-Year Mission, Nobody Does It Better) discuss the history of notable action films from James Bond to Die Hard, gun-fu, and the unlikely success of the John Wick films as chronicled in their new oral history from St. Martin’s Press: They Shouldn't Have Killed His Dog: John Wick, Gun-Fu, and the New Age of Action. Moderated by film critic Scott Mantz. Limited autographed copies will be available for giveaway during the panel.
Room 32AB


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Bans Off Our Books! Responding to Challenges

Panelists discuss action items to respond to local and national efforts to challenge or ban books in communities. Featuring Comic-Con Special Guest Jeff Smith (Bone), along with Jennifer Lawson (collection development manager, San Diego County Library), Yukiko Chavez (library media technician, Vista Unified School District), Vista Unified School District students, Rich Johnson (VP of sales and business development, Diamond Books), and Moni Barrette (president, Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table, American Library Association).
Helen Price Reading Room, San Diego Central Library


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Catching up with Terry Moore

In-person Comic-Con is back and Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Parker Girls) will talk about his brand-new series, Parker Girls, as well as how he kept in touch with readers and creators throughout the pandemic while still publishing on a regular schedule. Let’s just say no time was wasted during the past three years! Don’t miss Terry’s Q&A —it’s always a fan favorite!
Room 29AB


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Creating 3D Models for Storytelling in Blender 3D

Stephen Burns (3D artist and author), Nikolai Svakhin (Adobe 3D engineer), and John Eaves (Paramount Pictures and Marvel Comics concept artist) demonstrate the exciting possibilities of using Blender 3D to design and create concepts that aid in telling great stories. They will also expound on how this exciting technology allows concept and 3D artists to collaborate in bringing their visions to life. This presentation will focus on getting to know Blender 3D to build, texture, and render your 3D environments to bring your vision to life.
Room 11


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Finance for Creatives

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 with figuring out how to budget between paid contracts, deal with taxes, or need to determine the best way to raise and save cash for future projects? Perhaps you just want to be a Financial Superhero for yourself and your family and invest in your future! Panelists will discuss some of the current financial, tax, and credit issues that creatives are experiencing, including financial updates and resources of where to turn to for help and support. Panel guests include Eric Atilano (Best Equity Financial), Matt Medeiros (Clelland & Company, Inc.), Neil Narvaez (owner, Professional Tax Services, LLC), and industry professionals Chris Neuhahn (5-time Emmy-award winning producer & animator), and Alonso Nuñez (founder and art director, Little Fish Comic Book Studio). Moderated by Karen Martin (The Princess Project).
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Godzilla: King of the Comic Book Monsters

The King of the Monsters conquers all . . . including comics! IDW Publishing's titanic Godzilla projects—from the all-ages, eco-friendly tales of Monsters & Protectors to the knock-down, drag-out battles of Rivals to the senses-shattering kaiju-on-Zord conflict of Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers—have faithfully translated the big-screen hero to the comic book page. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at just how they do it! IDW creators and editors galore, along with fan-favorite writer Erik Burnham, unveil a new city-stomping project!
Room 4


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Heroes of Color: Diversity in Graphic Novels

Authors and illustrators of color discuss creating stories with underrepresented characters that allow all kids to see themselves as heroes. Featuring Gabriela Epstein (illustrator, Invisible), Gale Galligan (author, Freestyle), Shauna J. Grant (Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe), Pablo Leon (illustrator, Miles Morales: Stranger Tides), and Jamar Nicholas (author, Leon the Extraordinary).
Room 9


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Major Wrestling Figure Podcast and Major Bendies

Matt Cardona, Brian Myers, Smart Mark Sterling, and Michael Kanik discuss the process of making figures and what's coming up in the line for the rest of 2022 and 2023, as well as new figures outside of Major Bendies.
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Marvel Comics: Marvel Fanfare

C.B. Cebulski (editor-in-chief) is here to answer your burning questions! Come to inquire about everything and anything you ever wanted to know about the Marvel Universe. What is the wackiest version of Spider-Man from across the multiverse? Does the Illuminati have a poker night? Which Marvel editors would survive Judgment Day? You’ll never know for sure unless you attend this panel! Featuring special guest Skottie Young (Strange Academy) — and an exciting giveaway!
Room 25ABC


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: NASA and the Wonders of the Webb Telescope

Knicole Colon (NASA astrophysicist and deputy project scientist for exoplanet science) and Michelle Thaller (NASA astronomer and assistant director for science communications) provide an insider’s view of the James Webb Telescope and its first images being released this summer. The panel and a Q&A moderated by Karen Fox (NASA Headquarters Office of Communications) will reveal how Webb was designed to help humanity better understand the universe and distant exoplanetary worlds.
Room 7AB


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Needful Things: Collecting Stephen King

Kris Webster (owner/manager, Stephen King Rare Editions Facebook Page), Paul Suntup (owner, Suntup Editions), David Williamson (owner, Bett’s Books), Jerome Smith (owner TheDarkTower website), and Jesse Lankford (moderator, fanboy) share their passions for collecting rare and limited-edition books by the world’s number-one-selling horror author Stephen King, along with behind-the-scenes information about producing collectible books.
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Small Print Comics 101

So you want to produce your own comic or graphic novel? Hear about the trials and experiences these creators have encountered. Moderated by Gini Koch (Alien Katherine ”Kitty” Kat series), with panelists Johnny Cavooto (Johnny C) (Sartana, Surrounded by Death), Jeff Rider (Gravity Matters, Major Holmes and Captain Watson), and Jeffrey Twohig (Indie publisher and small print expert).
Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor, Omni Hotel


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Spotlight on Dan Parent

Archie is celebrating his 80th anniversary in 2022, and he and his friends remain as popular as ever thanks to beloved Archie cartoonist Dan Parent. Come hear Dan share stories about his artistic approach to the original gang, expanding the core group through the creation of characters like Kevin Keller and Eliza Han and much more!
Room 28DE


4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: You're Wrong, Leonard Maltin

“You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.” -Harlan Ellison. Film critic Leonard Maltin is the ultimate movie-fan and his reviews are legendary. But . . . are they *right*? In the spirit of kindness and with the communal understanding that film is subjective and opinions come in all colors of the rainbow, “You're Wrong, Leonard Maltin” gives audience members a rare opportunity to challenge the movie master himself on his categorical cinematic conclusions. It’s a conversation between battling beliefs . . . and possibly the only chance you will ever get in your entire life to convince Leonard Maltin that his movie methodology is mortally mistaken, and, in fact, WRONG. Perhaps best known for his eponymous annual book of movie capsule reviews, Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, which was published from 1969 to 2014, Leonard Maltin and his daughter Jessie, who together host the "Maltin on Movies" podcast, are willing to take on all comers who have a gripe over one of Leonard's reviews. Marquis of Queensbury rules will be enforced, but anyone who wants to have a lively discussion is welcome to spar (verbally) with America's best-known film critic.
Room 23ABC


4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Sketching from the Imagination with Peter Han

Where does creativity come from? How do you sketch from the imagination? This workshop covers the fundamentals and show how the visual library can drive the creative muscle to express on the page.
Room 2


4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Just one month prior to the theatrical release of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero hear members of the cast and crew offer stories and insights from the film and an exclusive look at the first 20 minutes—and of course, giveaways!
Hall H


4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: A Storytelling Journey to Festival of Books

Discover the fantasy world of Avatar with F. C. Yee, embark on a sword-and-sorcery adventure with Jonathan Maberry, and ride the waves with Kim Dwinell and the Surfside Girls, all in conversation with comic creator and educator Alonso Nunez.
Room 10


4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Bringing TV’s Top Crime Series from Script to Screen

Filmmakers from VFX Studio Crafty Apes—including Andrew Prescott (visual effects producer of The Staircase), Christian Wood (visual effects supervisor of The Staircase), Sara Tremblay (visual effects producer of The Girl from Plainville), and Laura Hill (visual effects supervisor of Barry)—provide fans with the ultimate experience by diving into the creative processes behind V’s top crime/drama series and offering a glimpse into how they brought these shows to life through visual effects. Moderated by George Edelman (editor-in-chief of No Film School).
Room 5AB


4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: No Illogical Choices: The Star Trek: Resurgence Interactive Experience

Presenting scenes from the upcoming narrative adventure game Star Trek: Resurgence with Andrea Rene (co-founder, What's Good Games), Dan Martin (lead writer), Mike Johnson (writer Star Trek: Countdown), Andrew Grant (writer), and Henry Alonso Myers (writer, executive producer Star Trek: Strange New Worlds). They discuss, argue, and opine about the choices and dilemmas presented in the game, then help play out those choices in real-time (with lots of participation from the audience). Q&A to follow.
Room 6BCF


4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Rebooting Lost in Space

In a time when pop culture is dominated by remakes and reboots, Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless (creators, executive producers, and writers of Netflix’s Lost in Space) explain how they rebuilt a science fiction classic of the 1960s for a new generation—from Bubble-Headed Boobie to Sexy Robot. Moderated by Geekscape podcast host Jonathan London.
Room 24ABC


4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: The Importance of Comics Creators Owning Their Own IP

Many of the entertainment industry’s biggest franchises are based on comic books, but are the original creators getting their fair share of the financial success? Top talent Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn, Painkiller Jane), and Phil Jimenez (OTHERWORLDS, Wonder Woman: Historia), along with Zestworld CEO and co-founder Chris Giliberti, screenwriter Aaron Covington (Creed, Black Panther: Long Live the King), and writer/filmmaker Moisés Zamora (Selena: The Series) discuss what today’s creators need to know before adapting comics for film, television, or any other medium with moderator Ron Cacace (content manager at Zestworld). Plus: The panel will deliberate about web3 and how it is changing the game for creators, revealing Zestworld’s newest tool for independent talent.
Room 26AB


4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: What's in a Name: Naming Kids (and Other Things in Your Life) the Geek Way

Scott Rubin (Naming Your Little Geek) and friends Janel SantaCruz Campbell (Los Muertos, The Grimoire by Forteller Games), Andy Campbell (Fandom, Saber Interactive), Matt Acevedo (G4TV, New Rockstars), and Jessica Lynn Verdi (Roddenberry’s Mission Log: The Orville, You Don’t Know, Nick the Podcast) discuss fun ways to discover, research, and choose all the coolest names for your kids, pets, cars, Wi-Fi networks, RPG characters, and more.
Room 29CD


4:40 pm - 7:30 pm: Tidal Blades: The Roleplaying Game

Tidal Blades: The Roleplaying Game explores the world of Navir from the award-winning Tidal Blades board game. In this RPG, designed in partnership with Druid City Games and Monte Cook Games, LaTia Jacquise (Monte Cook Games), leads B. Dave Walters (The Black Dice Society, LA by Night), Markeia McCarty (The Something Scary Podcast, World of Darkness: Hunter the Reckoning), Jason Charles Miller (Starter Kit, GI Joe Roleplaying Game), Saige Ryan (Pixel Circus, Smosh Games) and Johnny Stanton IV (Cleveland Browns) on a fantastic adventure.
Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor, Omni San Diego Hotel


4:45 pm - 5:45 pm: Development to Distribution

Dawn Higginbotham (filmmaker and author, Morning Person Pictures, Lucasfilm), Julian Moses (writer and actress, MidNiteMove Productions, Fox), Kumari Bakhru (post-production producer, author, teacher), and Susan Spohr (post-production supervisor, author, teacher) talk about the latest in everything from developing your project to marketing and selling your project. Q&A moderated by Renee’ O’Connor (Xena: Warrior Princess, actress, director, producer).
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


4:45 pm - 5:45 pm: Shudder's Queer for Fear

Queer for Fear, Shudder's original documentary series, premieres this fall on Shudder and AMC+. The EPs and key interviewees from the four-part docu-series discuss the history of Queer representation in the thriller/horror genre of television and film. Panelists will discuss the creative process of re-examining genre stories through a Queer lens. Plus, view a sneak peek of the series.
Room 6A


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Abrams ComicArts: Megascope Books

Bestselling comics creator John Jennings introduces Megascope, a newly launched line of graphic novels from Abrams ComicArts dedicated to showcasing speculative and nonfiction works by and about people of color, with a focus on science fiction, fantasy, horror, history, and stories of magical realism. Jennings will share the creative process and vision behind the line, highlight recent releases, and give a sneak preview of what’s coming up. Joining the panel are Megascope authors Alverne Ball (Across the Tracks), Tananarive Due,Steven Barnes, and Marco Finnegan (The Keeper), Jeremy Love (The Resurrectionists), and Abrams ComicArts senior editor Charlotte Greenbaum.
Room 9


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Animation Superstars: The Global Dream Factory

ASIFA-Hollywood animation professionals discuss the booming animation industry that has created new career opportunities for artists, directors, and producers. Panelists include Brooke Keesling (recruiter for Bento Box), Mike Hollingsworth (BoJack Horseman, Tuca & Bertie), Arlyne Ramirez (The Simpsons, The Ricky Gervais Show), Sierra Martin-Persi (producer at Bento Box), and Sherry Gunther-Sugarman (independent producer at Netflix). Dina Sherman (voice of the Annie Awards) will moderate.
Room 28DE


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Comic Pitch Review Friday

What is a pitch? A pitch is simply a way to present yourself or your project to others. It is usually a brief speech designed to persuade your listener into supporting what you’re doing or what you’ve made. Most creators have no trouble coming up with great ideas for new comics, but they often struggle to speak clearly and concisely about those ideas to other people. Giving a good pitch is a vital skill in bringing your project to life. Fortunately, it’s also a skill you can learn and improve with practice—and Pitch Review is a great place to do that. If you’re someone who wants to get better at pitching your work (and especially if you’re a writer or artist attending the Comic Creator Connection immediately after this event) this is your chance to practice giving your pitch and get some invaluable help from a professional writer and speaker coach. Pitch reviews will be conducted by Douglas Neff, a professional speechwriter, speaker coach, and host of the Comic Creator Connection. This is not a panel. Instead, these are 3- to 5-minute individual coaching sessions for as many people as we can accommodate in the scheduled time. Spaces are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, and observers are welcome.
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Creating Animated Music Videos for Legendary Artists

David Calcano (writer/director from Fantoons Animation Studios) will take you on a journey behind the creation of music videos he directed, such as “The Spirit of Radio” by Rush, as well as the 2022 viral sensation “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Frank Sinatra. He will share exclusive news about upcoming projects for books and animation.
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: FX’s Archer: Exclusive Season 13 Screening and Q&A

Archer, the award-winning animated comedy series, returns to San Diego in celebration of its upcoming 13th season! This year, Archer and The Agency have been acquired by the spy conglomerate known as IIA and struggle to find their identity. Will they be able to maintain their independence, or will they succumb to their corporate overlords? There will be an exclusive screening of the season 13 opener, followed by a spirited Q&A with H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Amber Nash, and Lucky Yates, plus executive producers Matt Thompson and Casey Willis.
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Getting Creative! Fairytale Retelling Workshop

Create your own fairytale retelling with this interactive workshop. Author Brandie June (Gold Spun, Curse Undone) discusses how to develop characters for an interesting and complex story. She provides writing prompts that encourage you to think creatively and develop your own fairytale retellings with new characters and settings.
Room 11


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: How to Support BIPOC Students Using Pop Culture, Art, and Comic Books

A group of therapists and creators discuss understanding and supporting Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Neurodiverse in the classroom and the community. What's Neurodiverse? What's Neurodivergent? What's Neurovariant? When it comes to mental health and pop culture, where does this all fit in? Comic books have been applied to support reading and math skills, but how about cultural context, social-emotional learning, and mental health wellness? What is trauma-informed? Lorran Garrison (school psychologist), Natasha Lee (Insomniac Games, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales), Elizabeth Smith (psychologist), David Hooker (product manager, Disney), Mark Nazal (Diwata Komiks), Aaron Cuffee (co-founder of IndigiPop X, Indigenous ComicCon), Perry Clark (Untangle and Grow Counseling), and Sonny Chargualaf (Chamorro illustrator from Guam, The Dark Reaches) will give tools on how to support creative thinking in students and adults. There will be giveaways!
Helen Price Reading Room, San Diego Central Library


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Nina West: The You Kind of Kind

Moderator Ashley Eckstein (Ashoka Tano in Star Wars Clone Wars, Her Universe) talks to Nina West (RuPaul's Drag Race, Hairspray National Tour) about her first-ever children's book, The You Kind of Kind, out October 25 from PA Press. Hear how this book came about and the importance of LGBTQ authors and representation in mainstream media. Featuring a one-of-a-kind SDCC Exclusive giveaway.
Room 23ABC


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Spidey Swings into San Diego: Inside Marvel’s Spider-Man

Since his introduction in 1962, Peter Parker—a.k.a. Spider-Man—has become one of the world’s most beloved and best-known characters, swinging through myriad forms of popular media, winning fans around the world. Now, in celebration of Spider-Man’s 60th anniversary, Marvel Entertainment, Semmel Exhibitions, and the Comic-Con Museum have partnered to produce a world-premiere exhibition that illuminates the web-slinger’s storied history. This panel brings together representatives from Marvel, members of the CCM team, and the curators of the exhibition to discuss Peter Parker’s impact and influence and give a look behind the scenes of this groundbreaking project.
Room 25ABC


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Star Wars Trading Card Collecting

David Neuhausel (Star Wars Card Collectors Alliance), Lee Kohse (Star Wars/Lord of the Rings artist), Shawn Mullen (Star Wars vintage collector, Science Fiction Coalition founder), and Tom Resendez (501st Legion trading card collector) discuss aspects of collecting vintage to modern Star Wars trading cards. From master sets, sketch, and chase cards to offshoot sets such as 501st, they’ll explore this type of collecting that started back in 1977 when people discovered that galaxy far, far away!
Room 7AB


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: The Power Knights & Realizing a Childhood Dream: Keithan Jones and Noble Ward

Keithan Jones (The Power Knights writer/artist) has turned his childhood characters into an indie comics success. Keithan joins Noble Ward (The Power Knights co-writer) for this in-depth interview of how he did it and a Q&A session! Moderated by Aaron Nabus (Hall H Show Podcast).
Room 4


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: The Science Behind The Expanse

The Expanse series has everything a good space saga needs: murder, society at the brink of war/civil unrest, a conspiracy and dangerous alien technology that could wipe out everyone. Representatives from The Fleet Science Center explore the stories, the space science, and social science.
Room 29AB


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: The Simpsons: A World of Collecting

Simpsons collectors of the world, unite! Get a chance to meet and mingle with fellow collectors of Simpsons merchandise from all over. This gathering, hosted by members of the SimpsonsCollectors website, is a great chance to network with other collectors and share your experiences in the hobby with others. Brian Guthrie, Ken Gartin, Jesse Lankford, Duy Trihn, and Ben Barackman share their experiences and tips for collecting everything Simpsons.
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Trivia for Chocolate

Be the first to yell out the correct answer to a comics trivia question and win a small piece of chocolate! Be the person with the most chocolates at the end and win a one-pound chocolate bar! Some questions may be limited to kids in the audience. Questions were written and posed by Pro/Fan Trivia Match veterans Tom Galloway (editor Data Science in Context and Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach), David Oakes, and Derek McCaw (editor,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login ; writer, I Was Flesh Gordon).
Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor, Omni Hotel


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Horror in Comics

Horror comics' best and brightest come together to talk about their love of the genre, favorite moments in horror history, some of the most hair-raising titles they've recently seen and read, and more. Featuring Becky Cloonan (author, Hopeless Savages: B-Sides—The Origin of the Dusted Bunnies), Hayden Sherman (author, Blink), Liana Kangas (author, Tales of Terror), with Jazzlyn Stone to moderate, as.
Room 32AB


5:15 pm - 6:15 pm: Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose

In 1935, Hungarian-American parapsychologist Nandor Fodor began his investigation into a strange occurrence on the Isle of Man. An average British family, the Irvings, claimed to be haunted by a mysterious entity at their farm. Was it a demon? A ghost? No. It was a talking mongoose name “Gef.” Actor Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) joins Ruth Connell (Supernatural), with special video messages from stars Simon Pegg (Mission Impossible) and Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting), as director Adam Sigal (Chariot), associate producer Clare King (Legion M) and members from the film’s creative team discuss how this wildly original story based on true and very strange events made its curious path to the screen and how fans can get involved. Moderated by executive producer David Baxter (Legion M).
Ballroom 20


5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: InterPop and the Emergents Universe

InterPop, a Web3-based digital entertainment company, introduced the world to the heroes and villains of Culverton on the Tezos blockchain in 2021 and continues to expand its list of core titles, boasting one of the most robust creative lineups in comics. Their Emergents Universe comprises social media superheroes, cult leaders, robots, assassins, amazingly strong beauty queens, nefarious villains, and so much more. Longtime comics publicity flack Jeremy Atkins, alongside Brian David Marshall (creator and curator of this diverse lineup of titles), group editor Rachel Gluckstern, and others, introduce the future of comic book storytelling in the Metaverse.
Room 10


5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Making Magic: VFX of Superhero Movies and TV

VFX supervisors and artists on top films and TV shows share how they use pre-viz, cutting-edge tech tools, and work with directors to create VFX and make memorable movie and TV magic. Panelists include Benson Shum (Disney animator on Encanto, Moana; children's book author/illustrator), and Eddie Bonin(governor of VFX, TV Academy–2022 Emmy Awards; VFX executive on Netflix' Love Death & Robots, Lost in Space, Sweet Tooth). Moderated by Kevin Winston (Digital LA).
Room 5AB


5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Pitch Away: Is Your Story Ready for the Big Leagues?

Whether you just finished your first novel or you've been mulling over the perfect story idea, you’ll have for a chance to quick test-pitch your story idea to award-winning voice actor and audiobook narrator Scott Brick (Dune, Jack Reacher, Jurassic Park) and bestselling author Brett Battles (The Cleaner, Becoming Quinn, Mercy), along with a team of industry pros including Erin Spencer (owner/exec. producer at One Night Stand Studios and frequent contributor to several large audio publishing houses), marketing guru Gina Smith (GLS Entertainment), and audiobook narrator/APA webcast host Suzanne Elise Freeman. During this interactive panel, you'll receive insightful and honest critiques as well as valuable marketing tips to help prepare you for your writing adventure. Note: Pitch sessions are limited to available time and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Room 2


5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: The Protectors of Public Domain

The reviving, publishing, exploiting, protecting, and usage of public domain fictional characters (like Winnie the Pooh and Sherlock Holmes) is a hot topic in comics. Public domain law and usage (along with the dangerous pitfalls) will be covered in this live version of the Geekview Tavern YouTube show. Using Malibu Comics' series The Protectors as a case study, Michael Lovitz (trademark, copyright, and entertainment attorney and Comic Book Law School founder) joins host Dave Olbrich,Barry Gregory (Gallant Comics), Tom Mason (editor Uncensored Mouse), and Chris Ulm (Malibu editor-in-chief) for an informative discussion.
Room 26AB


5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Tor: Calling All Book Lovers

Tor publishes some of the greatest sci-fi, fantasy, and horror stories around. This panel shines a spotlight on some of the books that Tor, Tor Teen, Tordotcom Publishing, and Nightfire have to offer. The book lovers from the Tor teams—Desirae Friesen (publicity manager), Jordan Hanley (senior marketing manager), Alexis Saarela (senior associate director of publicity), and Renata Sweeney (assistant director of marketing)—present a sneak peek at new and upcoming SFF, and maybe even some surprises.
Room 29CD


5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Wesley Snipes: The Exiled

The star and producer of the Blade franchise returns to comics with a new original series, The Exiled. Wesley Snipes joins his co-creators Adam Lawson (The Kill Journal, Escape the Night), and Keith Arem (Ascend, Dead Speed) to discuss the new comic and crafting a sci-fi noir tale.
Room 6DE


5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Z2 Comics: Emily Hampshire Conjures Magic with Amelia Aierwood

This autumn, actress Emily Hampshire will cast a spell of delight and whimsy over readers with Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch. The breakout star of Schitt's Creek and the upcoming sci-fi series The Rig will jump from the screen to the panel with the charming tale of a black-sheep witch struggling in the shadow of her reality-show family. Emily shows an exclusive, enchanting preview of her upcoming graphic novel.
Room 24ABC


5:45 pm - 6:45 pm: The Walking Dead: Last Mile–The Future of Entertainment

The Walking Dead: Last Mile is the next big installment in the beloved franchise created by Robert Kirkman, but this time the story is driven by YOU, the fans. Actress, comedian, and Walking Dead superfan Yvette Nicole Brown and actress/creator Felicia Day co-moderate a discussion with Massively Interactive Live Event (MILE) creator Jacob Navok of Genvid Entertainment, creative executive Mike Rogers of Skybound Entertainment, senior writer and producer Jessica Woodard of Terrible Posture Games, and Matthew Ball, noted Metaverse author and producer on TWD:LM. The team will share the latest details of this MILE, exclusively on Facebook. All attendees receive an exclusive T-shirt!
Room 6BCF


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters: The Making of a Documentary Film

Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters is a feature-length documentary about Mike Mignola and the creation of his comic book universe centered around Hellboy. The film features Mignola himself, along with Neil Gaiman, Guillermo Del Toro, Rebecca Sugar, Patton Oswalt, Ron Perlman, Victor LaValle, Doug Jones, Duncan Fegredo, and dozens more discussing the characters and worlds Mignola has created, from comics to film, to his impact on pop culture. Filmmakers Kevin Konrad Hanna and Jim Demonakos discuss the making of the film and show an exclusive clip.
Room 25ABC


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Best and Worst Manga 2022

There's a lot of manga available in English now, but what's really worth reading? A panel of opinionated manga bloggers and comics curmudgeons share their picks for the best new manga that hit the shelves in the past year. In rapid-fire rounds, see them rave about their favorite continuing series! Watch them rant about the excruciatingly mediocre manga that they were forced to read (so you won't have to)! Find out what Brigid Alverson (SmashPages, School Library Journal), Jillian Rudes (Japanese culture and manga special collections librarian, New York City Department of Education), Ryley Moore (manga YouTuber, The Omnibus Collector), Siddharth Gupta/LumRanmaYasha (MangaMavericks.com and LumSquad podcasts), Megan Peters (ComicBook website), Laura Neuzeth (YouTube and TikTok vlogger, social media influencer), and Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining website) loved and loathed to read in the past year. Hear about their picks for the most anticipated upcoming releases for Fall 2022 and beyond, plus discover their favorite underappreciated manga gems that are worth picking up.
Room 4


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Chispa 2022 Slate and Latinx Representation in the Comic Industry

David Bowles (co-editor-in-chief, writer of Clockwork Curandera) and Hector Rodriguez (co-editor-in-chief, creator of El Peso Hero) discuss the 2022 inaugural slate of Chispa Comics and the impact of the first direct to market Latinx imprint, featuring the creators of Chispa’s first upcoming title Mashbone & Grifty.
Room 9


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Collider: Directors on Directing

Tim Miller (director of Deadpool, creator of Love, Death + Robots), Andrew Stanton (director of Finding Nemo,WALL-E, and John Carter), and Chad Stahelski (director of the John Wick franchise) take part in a wide-ranging and in-depth discussion about the craft of directing and projects past, present, and future. Moderated by Collider's editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub.
Hall H


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: DiverseToons: Taking Up Space

Jade Seaberry (co-founder of DiverseToons, publicist, and indie movie producer), Christine Pasalo Norland (writer and founder of Hello Barkada) Mia Lopez (founder of CreaTV, owner of Ivory & Oak) discuss the importance of cultivating safe production teams and inclusive projects within the animation and film industries with people of color. Moderated by Deborah Anderson (founder of BlkWmnAnimator, 3D modeler, animation journalist).
Room 23ABC


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Got What It Takes To Be a Hardcore Collector?

Mike Syfritt (Transformers specialist), Bao Doan (Lego), Tony Kent (Mezco and Godzilla), Scott Zillner (vintage toys), and Edger Perez (toy photographer) share a unique look at what it takes to be a hardcore collector—how do they support this habit, and what we they when the significant other starts to notice? There will be drama for sure! Probably some tears, but mostly a lot of nerd talk.
Room 11


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: JAKKS Pacific and Disguise Costumes Upcoming Releases

JAKKS Pacific gives an exclusive preview of all the new figures and collectibles releasing in the coming months from Ninteno, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Apex Legends. Plus: Jennifer Gracia, Jackie Soto, and Whitney Hatfield from Disguise present a look at some innovative new costumes coming for this Halloween. Following the preview will be a Q&A with members of the development teams.
Room 29AB


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Legendary Comics: The Darker Side of Legendary

Kaiju and monsters and horrors—Oh my! From the studio that brought you Krampus, Trick R Treat and Pacific Rim come the comics that keep you up at night! Cavan Scott (Pacific Rim, Sleep Terrors), Brian Buccellato (Head Wounds), Lilah Sturges (Dune: The Official Movie Graphic Novel, Science of Ghosts), George Mann (Carnival Row), and El Garing (Dracula, Science of Ghosts) talk about things that go bump in the night and other supernatural stories.
Room 28DE


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Record-Shattering Marketing, Branding, and Crowdfunding for Comic Book Creators

Comics creator Brian Pulido has raised over $6.9 million through crowdfunding of comic book projects and has consulted with dozens of the leading companies, brands, and project creators. Get concise plans of action and strategies to take your crowdfunding to the next level.
Room 32AB


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: The 501st Legion: Star Wars Villainous Costuming

An introduction to the creation of fan-made villain costumes from all Star Wars movies and beyond. Legion members Shane Holly, Lindsay Cepak, Dean Amstutz, Kevin Weir, Dawn Bright, David Ancheta, and Todd Mullin from the Imperial Sands and Southern California Garrisons will provide an overview of the creative process that brings Stormtroopers, Tusken Raiders, Boba Fett, or Kylo Ren from the silver screen into reality. Panelists will discuss membership, from initial interest through final approval. They will speak about the process for working with armor parts, small prop and soft costume construction, and 3D modeling and printing.
Room 7AB


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: The Psychology of the Cosplayer

How many Spider-Man cosplayers have you seen at Comic-Con? How about Harley Quinn? Does wearing Mickey Mouse ears when you go to a theme park (i.e., Disney bounding) even count as cosplay? The interest in cosplay has even resulted in professional cosplayers gathering a huge online following. Keith W. Beard, Psy.D., April Fugett, Ph.D. (professors of psychology, Marshall University), and Britani Black, Psy.D. (assistant professor, Marshall University School of Medicine), with the assistance of Liberty Kinder, M.A. and Morgan Kinsey, M.A. (graduate assistants) examined specific personality and psychological aspects of people who choose to cosplay, which characters are most cosplayed, and what participants consider cosplaying. Discussion of the research results will lead to a better understanding of the personality and psychological components of those who cosplay (and those who don’t).
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: The Science of Jurassic World

In the Jurassic World movies, the dinosaurs get from the island park to our cities and wilderness. Scientists who are fans of the franchise explore the real-world science of bringing dinosaurs back to life and letting them loose. What do the films get right and wrong about these extinct creatures? What are the technical challenges and ethical considerations of re-creating and genetically tinkering with different species? What is the impact of introducing megafauna into different environments? Once dinos are loose, what rights do they have to survive? Does life really find a way? This team of scientists includes paleontologist Stuart Sumida (technical consultant, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Camp Cretaceous), herpetologist Earyn McGee (Find That Lizard), conservation biologist Sam Wynns, cell and developmental biologist Claire Meaders, paleontologist Gabriel Santos, and geneticist, ecologist, and sci-fi author J. Dianne Dotson (Questrison Saga). Moderated by James Floyd (podcast host, Star Warsologies; regular freelance contributor, Star Wars Insider magazine).
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Xplay Premieres God of Work

Jirard “The Completionist” Khalil and The Black Hokage join the Xplay team for the world premiere of the new comedy YouTube series God of Work. Learn how Xplay gets made, and get exciting news about the franchise's future.
Room 6A


6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Adventures in Voice Acting

Eric “Herman” Sherman (voice director and CEO of the Emmy Award–winning Bang Zoom! Studios), Mami Okada, CSA (casting director, Bang Zoom! Studios) veteran voice actor Deneen Melody, and others discuss the voice-over process in the anime and gaming industries, how they got started in voice acting, and their adventures in this creative space.
Room 29CD


6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Blind Date with a Book: Librarian Style

San Diego librarians will help three lucky audience members find book nerd love, Dating Game style, by answering all those fun, get-to-know-you questions contestants might have about a perspective read. San Diego Public Librarians Vanessa Gempis, Christina Wainwright, Jay Evans, and Steven Torres-Roman and Chula Vista Public Librarian Dr. Lydia Bringerud, along with host Scott Ehrig-Burgess of The Library Shop, are here to help make some novel love connections. Featuring some of the most exciting new and upcoming titles for summer and fall of 2022, Audience members will have a chance to win some of the books mentioned during the panel!
Room 10


6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Gay Geeks And Where To Find Them

Josh Trujillo (writer, Hulkling and Wiccan, Pool Boys), Dani Fernandez (actress and writer), Josh Ropiequet (casting associate at Junie Lowry Johnson), Tara Madison Avery (publisher and cartoonist), David Schowman (Dragpool), and Amber Palone (cosplayer and model) gather to discuss how to turn your favorite geeky fandom's into flourishing careers, the challenges and rewards of growing up LGBTQIA+, seeking diversity and representation, and how being a member of the community influenced their work. Moderated by Julian Jetson (stylist and host).
Room 26AB


6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Most Extreme Ranking Challenge

Five geeks come together to rank the Top 3 and Bottom 2 on a specific geeky subject. They will be ranking the best and worst Marvel villains. Featuring Tyler McPhail (host, Most Extreme Ranking Challenge/Unnecessary Debates), Ana Mendoza (host, MERC/PopPrismPower), Lemar Harris (host/comedian, MERC/Otaku Comedy Tournament), Matthew Johnson (host/comedian, MERC), and Michael Tanner (writer, Orcs in Space).
Room 24ABC


6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Tabletop Game Designers Roundtable

With over 5,000 tabletop games coming out a year, game designers are a hot commodity. Listen to experts Victoria Caña (Gladius, Cat Quartet Games), Matt Forbeck (lead game designer, Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game), Alex Uboldi (game designer, Darrington Press), Kami Mandell (game designer, The Op Games) and Elisa Teague (senior producer, Renegade Games G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game) as they talk about current trends, game design, how to bring your game from idea to the table and more. Moderated by Ross Thompson (Steamforged Games).
Room 5AB


6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Drawing with Joe Phillips

With over 30 years of experience working for DC and Marvel comics as well as many others before going independent, artist Joe Phillips shares concepts to production of character design, from sketches to final drawings and how to edit and streamline the process.
Room 2


6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: World Premiere Green Lantern: Beware My Power

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment continues its annual Comic-Con tradition of hosting debuts of DC Universe Movies with the world premiere of Green Lantern: Beware My Power, an all-new intergalactic thriller featuring John Stewart’s first adventure as a member of the Green Lantern corps. In the film, the initially reluctant Stewart—aided by Green Arrow, Adam Strange, and Hawkgirl—must contend with a horde of interplanetary killers bent on eliminating every Green Lantern in the universe, while also journeying into the heart of a raging Rann/Thanagar war to somehow succeed where all other Green Lanterns have failed. Come for the screening, then stay for a lively panel discussion among the film’s stars: Aldis Hodge (Black Adam, One Night in Miami, City on a Hill) as Green Lantern John Stewart, Jimmi Simpson (Westworld, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Pachinko) as Green Arrow, Jamie Gray Hyder (Law & Order: SVU, True Blood) as Hawkgirl, and Brian Bloom (The A-Team, Mass Effect) as Adam Strange. Also appearing are supervising producer Butch Lukic (Batman: The Long Halloween), director Jeff Wamester (Justice Society: World War II), and screenwriters John Semper (Static Shock, Fraggle Rock) and Ernie Altbacker (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War). Publicist Gary Miereanu will moderate the festivities, which will undoubtedly include exclusive DC-centric prizes for the best audience questions during Q&A . Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Green Lantern: Beware My Power arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray, and Digital on July 26.
Ballroom 20



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