Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: B-Sieged, Rum N Bones, and Zombicide: Black Plague Demonstrations
B-Sieged -- B-Sieged: Sons of the Abyss is a fully-cooperative, castle defense board game that combines exciting combat action with classic resource management. In this thrilling, defensive battle, 1 to 6 players control the mighty Heroes of Modhelm, who must fight back the encroaching Abyssal hordes and endure until salvation arrives! But that salvation will only come if you can protect the Messenger who was tasked with escaping the siege to retrieve an ancient magic artifact that will break the enemy forces. Survive the onslaught until the Messenger returns, and the Citadel will be saved!
Rum N Bones -- Rum & Bones is a miniatures board game where 2 to 6 players control fantastic pirate crews engaged in fierce combat. Inspired by MOBA style video games, Rum & Bones' gameplay is deep, fast-paced, and highly strategic. The game pits two pirate factions against each other. With their ships locked in combat, the crew and heroes attempt to board the enemy ship to disable it.
Zombicide: Black Plague -- Zombicide: Black Plague is a standalone cooperative board game for 1 to 6 players that brings the relentless zombie-killing action of Zombicide into a brand new fantasy setting! Players control a party of survivors as they fight to rid the land of an invasion of zombies controlled by the game itself. Survivors find weapons, learn spells, battle zombies, and gain experience. The more experience they get, the more powerful they become, but the more zombies rise to face them!
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: Xenoshyft (1-8 players -- 2 boards set up, minimum of 1 player, maximum of 4 per board set)
Xenoshyft: Onslaught -- XenoShyft is a game for 1 to 4 players, with each player controlling one of the Divisions of the NorTec Military: The Science Labs, Med Bay, Armory, Weapon's Research, Barracks, and Command Center. Each of these divisions represents one part of the overall NorTec Base, and it is your job as commander of these Divisions to protect the base while its field operations are completed.
Meet the cast and creator of FOX’s Emmy Award-winning animated series BOB’S BURGERS at a special autograph signing featuring creator Loren Bouchard and the hilarious cast including Kristen Schaal, John Roberts, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy. Please visit West Hall A on Friday morning for details. Signing will be at a later time on Friday. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Friday March 25, 2016 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
West Hall A
Special autograph signing with Containment stars Chris Wood, Christina Moses, Claudia Black, Kristen Gutoskie, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, George Young, Trevor St. John, along with executive producers Julie Plec, Matt Corman and Chris Ord. Please visit West Hall A on Friday morning for details. Signing will be at a later time on Friday. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Friday March 25, 2016 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
West Hall A
Special autograph signing with iZOMBIE stars Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, Rahul Kohli, Robert Buckley, David Anders, along with executive producers Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero-Wright. Please visit West Hall A on Friday morning for details. Signing will be at a later time on Friday. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Friday March 25, 2016 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
West Hall A
Special autograph signing with Teen Titans Go! producers Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, along with voice actors Greg Cipes, Khary Payton,Scott Menville, Tara Strong and Hynden Walch. Please visit West Hall A on Friday morning for details. Signing will be at a later time on Friday. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Friday March 25, 2016 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
West Hall A
Can caped crusaders inspire you to find your inner courage? The Pop Culture Hero Coalition presents a powerful discussion about real-life heroism with a spotlight on Paul Dini and his powerful, soon to be released autobiographical graphic novel Dark Night: A True Batman Story (Vertigo, June 2016). Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond) will be joined by experts in psychology, education, and human rights activism. The panel will explore topics such as bullying, online harassment, hate crimes, and other interpersonal adversities. For the first time, Amnesty International USA will attend a pop culture convention, with Ann Burroughs (Amnestychairman of the board, former apartheid prisoner of conscience) joining United Nations Associationpresident Bettina Hausmann, Global Ted Fellow Suleiman Bahkit (founder, Aranim Comics, Hero Factor), Dr. Andrea Letamendi (host, The Arkham Sessions, Under the Mask), and coalition founder Chase Masterson (Star Trek, The Flash). Join this riveting discussion on how fictional characters in comics, film, and TV can teach us to overcome bullying and become heroes in our everyday lives!
Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Science fiction and fantasy authors Carrie Vaughn (The Kitty Norville series), Peter Clines (The Fold and the Ex-Heroesseries), Arwen Dayton (The Seeker series), Sam Sykes (Aeon's Gate Trilogy and Bring Down Heaven's Gate series), and Brian Staveley (Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne series) discuss the pointy strategic bits of weapons and battle tactics as their characters battle for causes from the mundane to the sublime. Moderated by Maryelizabeth Yturralde of Mysterious Galaxy.
Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 151
Hear the latest on working on Extraordinary X-Men, drawing covers for Nova, and other projects in the works with WonderCon special guest and Marvel artist Humberto Ramos. Joined by Edgar Delgado (colorist, Extraordinary X-Men, Darth Vader), and moderated by Stephen Wacker (Marvel Animation). Q&A session to follow.
Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Richard Hatch (Captain Apollo, Tom Zarek, Kharn, Axanar) hosts a panel and fan discussion on the legacy and creative direction any forthcomingBattlestar Galactica movie or series should take. Panelists include producer Alec Peters (Propworx, Axanar), Dr. Kevin Grazier (science consultant, Battlestar, Eureka, and Falling Skies), and Rob Burnett (Free Enterprise). The panel also includes surprise guests,Battlestar Galactica videos, comic reels, and a Q&A.
Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 11, 04:29PM Fans will have a good mornin’ and a great afternoon as some of the best from Cartoon Network visits the Convention Center. Show teams and talent from Clarence and Uncle Grandpa will be on hand for a special panel to share what goes on behind the scenes, and what’s ahead for 2016. There will also be a special screening of never-before-seen episodes, a live table read and more surprises. From Clarence, Spencer Rothbell (Head of Story, voice of Clarence), Stephen Neary (supervising producer), Katie Crown (voice of Mary Wendell and Ms. Baker), Eric Edelstein (voice of Chad), and Roger Craig Smith (voice of Belson and Percy) will be on hand with Uncle Grandpa’s Pete Browngardt (creator and voice of Uncle Grandpa) and Kevin Michael Richardson (voice of Mr. Gus). Moderated by Eric Bauza (Uncle Grandpa’s Belly Bag), fans will also be treated to a sneak-peek from our new Powerpuff Girls series.
Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Space Goat's international Comic Art Talent Search comes to Los Angeles. Space Goat is the comic industry's premier talent agency and production studio, whose clients get jobs at Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, IDW, BOOM! Studios, and other top-quality publishers. Space Goat wants to see professional quality comic book story pages in pencil, pencil & ink or color. They are not interested in a portfolio full of pin-up art. Space Goat wants to see professionals and talented artists ready to be professionals.
Friday March 25, 2016 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 150
Ghostbusters: the Board Game and Adventure Time: Card Wars Demonstrations
Cryptozoic Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of original and licensed board games, card games, comics, and trading cards, including the DC Comics Deck-Building Game, The Walking Dead Board Game, Adventure Time: Cards Wars, The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game, and The Lookouts comic book. Following a philosophy and core principle of "Fans First," the dedicated gamers and fans of the Cryptozoic Entertainment team are focused on producing fun and amazing products along with epic events that bring all gaming fans together as part of the Cryptozoic community.
Conspiracy and Overlords of Infamy Kickstarter exclusive, Looney Labs, King of Tokyo, and King of New York Demonstrations all day
Fluxx (Looney Labs) -- It all begins with one basic rule: Draw one card, play one card. You start with a hand of three cards, add the card you drew to your hand, and then choose one card to play, following the directions written on your chosen card. As cards are drawn and played from the deck, the rules of the game change—from how many cards are drawn or played or even how many cards you can hold at the end of your turn.
Epic PvP: Fantasy, Dice City, Greedy Greedy Goblins, Doomtown: Reloaded and Smash Up Demonstrations all day by AEG Games
Alderac Entertainment Group, or AEG, was formed in 1993 and is based in the city of Ontario, CA. Prior to getting into their current markets, AEG was involved in hobby gaming magazines, with their first product the magazine Shadis (winner of the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Origins Awards for Best Professional Gaming Magazine). Nightfall, an aggressive, head-to-head deckbuilding game, debuted in 2011. In 2012, AEG published a widely praised revision of Thunderstone known as Thunderstone Advance. New games include Flock, Dice City, Epic PVP: Fantasy, Smash Up: Munchkin, Smash Up: It's Your Fault! and Greedy Greedy Goblins.
Andromeda Fight League or AFL, is a 2-player expandable game that combines the best elements of collectable card games and tactical board games, in conjunction with the concept of team drafting and management similar to Fantasy Sports. The rules are straightforward and easy to learn, but, similar to chess, the options and potential for depth of thought, strategy, and skill are endless depending on the player. The random elements built into AFL expand its replay ability, and the game has draft, setup, and battling phases, which add to the depth of the AFL experience.
Atlas Games: Gloom and Murder of Crows Demonstrations all day
Gloom -- In the Gloom card game, you assume control of the fate of an eccentric family of misfits and misanthropes. The goal of the game is sad, but simple: You want your characters to suffer the greatest tragedies possible before passing on to the well-deserved respite of death. You'll play horrible mishaps like Pursued by Poodles or Mauled by a Manatee on your own characters to lower their Self-Worth scores, while trying to cheer your opponents' characters with marriages and other happy occasions that pile on positive points. The player with the lowest total Family Value wins.
Murder of Crows -- Uncover a murder most foul by revealing six story elements that together describe the deadly deed and spell the word MURDER. But take care that your opponents can't do the same -- take their letters, counter their actions, or call on a waiting Crow to influence the murder before they do! At any moment a well-played card can shift the balance and seal someone's fate.
Cardfight Vanguard Trial League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random trial deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most number of wins gets a special prize.
Force of Will Intro Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random intro deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most wins gets a special prize.
Force of Will Sealed Deck (Entry Fee: $30.00) Players receive 6 boosters of the current set and play in Swiss-style tournament. Win a booster pack for every match you win.
Magic Commander Elimination 5-Man Pods, 4–6 players (Entry Fee: $5.00) Competition will run all day. Prizes: Defeat a player, win a booster. Last player alive wins an additional booster.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Magic Intro Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random Intro deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day, the player with the most number of wins gets a special prize.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Pokémon Intro Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day. Players receive a random Intro deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most wins gets a special prize.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Primoris by Tightrope Games LLC, demonstrations throughout the day
Primoris is a card game for 1 to 6 players. Primoris is unique in that the players, although competing against one another, must work together in order to ensure the Empire's survival. The Emperor of Ornax is dead. Absolute authority now lies within the Conclave of Councilors. You are one such person. It is a game of intrigue, betrayal and brutal balance. Player choice and interaction was stressed in the design of the game; every game is winnable, but conversely, every game can be squandered away with poor choices and lack of teamwork.
Red Dragon Inn (Slugfest Games) -- You and your friends are a party of heroic fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you're back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. You and your adventuring companions will spend the night drinking, gambling, and roughhousing. The last person who is both sober enough to remain conscious and shrewd enough to hold on to his Gold Coins wins the game.
Representatives from Steve Jackson Games will present free game play demos all day, every day! Steve Jackson's best-known games include GURPS, the Generic Universal Role Playing System; Munchkin, the irreverent game of dungeon crawling; and Chez Geek, the game of apartment life. Steve Jackson Games also publishes Pyramid magazine, which covers the best in gaming in all genres and from all publishers.
Ravensdale Publishing's Villains & Henchmen Demonstrations all day
Villains & Henchmen is an as-yet unpublished game created by Ravensdale Publishing, an aspiring independent game design/publishing company. One of the world's most nefarious and diabolical supervillains has been captured and imprisoned by meddling heroes. As fellow villains and loyal henchmen, it's your job to orchestrate an escape! In this comic book-themed cooperative board game for 1–4 players, you will acquire powers, battle heroes, and overcome obstacles to spring the supervillain from a maximum-security prison. To succeed, you must work together. Of course, as villainous lackeys, you're all trying to one-up each other so that you can claim the coveted title of "Most Dangerous Villain"!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Structure Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random Structure deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most wins gets a special prize.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
For Nanami, her normal high school life ended after helping out a stranger who somehow made her become a new Land God. Now she's trying to figure out a deity's duties with help from Tomoe, a reformed fox demon, who became her reluctant familiar due to a kiss-sealed contract with her. With all of the new responsibilities she constantly handles, Nanami wonders if she will ever prove herself worthy to the headstrong Tomoe. Eventually the two start to understand each other.
Friday March 25, 2016 12:30pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 503
What is a superhero without a supervillain? And what is more supervillain than a Nazi? For decades, Nazis have filled the role of the symbolic counterpoint to comic books' greatest heroes. They're the gift that keeps on giving because they stand for evil in iconic and mythic ways. Because the world of comics allows for exaggeration, they can be used in all sorts of interesting ways, such as putting Hitler's brain in an ape's body. Peter Coogan (Washington University at St. Louis) leads a discussion on the relationship between Nazis and superheroes, and why Nazis were the perfect supervillains for Golden Age superheroes.
Friday March 25, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 411
This panel of composer superheroes discuss creating the music that helps bring Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Disney movies and TV series to life. Scheduled to appear on the panel are Brian Tyler (Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron, Marvel's Iron Man 3), Tyler Bates (Marvel'sGuardians of the Galaxy ), John Debney (Marvel's Iron Man 2, The Jungle Book), and Kevin Kiner (Star Wars Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels).
Friday March 25, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 515B
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 18, 04:20PM Properties like TheWalking Dead and the gold standard of world building, Star Wars, have captivated fans with compelling stories and experiences using film, television, comics, apps, games, and more in unison to broaden the fan experience. The creators of Lantern City (Trevor Crafts,Matthew Daley, and Bruce Boxleitner) along with co-writer Mairghread Scott and actor Raphael Sbarge discuss the importance of integrating this transmedia approach in their Steampunk-inspired world building and what new directions this can take future fandom for Lantern City and others. Moderated by Filip Sablik (BOOM! Studios president of publishing and marketing).
Friday March 25, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 502A
One of the great appeals of comics has always been the ability of readers to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. Even if a character has supernatural abilities, or lives an extraordinary life, the reader is drawn to a comic because of its ability to resonate with them. This can be especially important for those who are underrepresented in mainstream media. What does this mean for Latino comics creators? Moderator Vince Hernandez (Aspen) discusses how background can affect one's work with WonderCon special guests Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets), Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets), Joe Quinones (Howard the Duck), and Paolo Rivera (Daredevil).
Friday March 25, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 152
Kids Travel Journeys • Various A travel show for kids, with exciting and educational stops in the Philippines, Australia, and the Netherlands. (D) (Global)
Friday March 25, 2016 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 518
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 17, 12:46PM Highly intelligent and persistent, Kirsten Clark has an aptitude for technology but never expected that she'd be hacking into the minds of the recently deceased in Freeform's hit drama series Stitchers. Recruited into a covert government agency to be "stitched" into the memories of the dead, Kirsten is the perfect candidate to investigate murders and decipher mysteries that otherwise would have gone to the grave. Working alongside Kirsten is Cameron, a brilliant neuroscientist whose passion for the program is evident in his work, and Linus, an earnest engineer and communications technician. Maggie, a skilled veteran of covert operations who closely guards the deeper purpose of the Stitchers program, heads the secret agency. Kirsten's roommate, Camille, a gifted computer science grad student, is also recruited to use her skills to assist Kirsten in her new role as a stitcher, as well as LAPD Detective Fisher, who provides backup and support for the team. Executive producerJeff Schechter and series cast members Emma Ishta, Kyle Harris, Ritesh Rajan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Allison Scagliotti and Damon Dayoub will partake in the Q&A panel.
Attending an Earth high school for a year, Punie-Chan looks like a typical proper, pretty, cheery princess, who's also a magical girl from another world. But she becomes a merciless force of destruction whenever anyone threatens her, and she subjects them to brutal submission holds. So it seems she always has more enemies after her, including her animal sidekick Paya-chan, than she does good friends.
Friday March 25, 2016 12:55pm - 1:20pm PDT
Room 503
The hosts of Geek & Sundry Live are bringing the hilarious show Drama Club Heroes to WonderCon! Join this panel for a fun live reading of the planned but never executed script of James Cameron's Amazing Spider-Man and a chance to win some G&S swag!
Friday March 25, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 151
A mystery adventure drama, Houdini & Doyle, follows two great men of the 20th century: Harry Houdini, master magician, escape artist and paranormal debunker and Arthur Conan Doyle, prolific writer, creator of Sherlock Holmes and paranormal aficionado. The two grudgingly join forces with New Scotland Yard to investigate unsolved and inexplicable crimes with a supernatural slant.
Friday March 25, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
Hyperprolific comics writer (and WonderCon special guest) Charles Soule (over 200 published issues since 2012, including Daredevil, Poe Dameron, Death of Wolverine, Letter 44,Swamp Thing, and many more) stares into the bright light of justice for a full hour. Moderated by Shawn DePasquale, longtime friend and reader of early drafts who knows where all the bodies are buried. Bring the questions you're too scared to ask anywhere else; nothing is off-limits. Free candy and legal advice for all! (There will be no candy, and legal advice will be billed at Soule's standard hourly rate.)
Friday March 25, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Tom Hodges (comic artist and illustrator),"Artist Abe" Lopez (artist and illustrator), Joey "Joebot" Spiotto (Alien Next Door, Storytime Gallery 1988), Danny Haas (designer and illustrator), John "Captain Ribman" Sprengelmeyer (award-winning illustrator, syndicated cartoonist), Pauline Acalin (pixel artist,72 Pins), and Jason "JangoSnow" Wong (graphic designer and illustrator) discuss tapping into your favorite fandoms for inspiration, how pop culture has influenced the course of their work, and the rise of pop-parody apparel culture. Moderated by Tom Kurzanski (art director for TeeFury).
Friday March 25, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Pokémon Sealed Deck (Entry Fee: $30.00) Players receive 6 boosters of the current set and play in Swiss-style tournament. Win a booster Pack for every match you win.
Ending time is approximate and for scheduling purposes only.The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
WonderCon Special Guests Carrie Vaughn (The Kitty Norville series) and Peter Clines (The Fold and the Ex-Heroes series), plus Arwen Dayton (The Seeker Series), Sam Sykes (Aeon's Gate Trilogy & Bring Down Heaven's Gate series), and Brian Staveley (Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne series)
Young Prince Chagum carries the burden of a sacred spirit, but court officials suspecting demonic possession decide the only solution is his death. Balsa, the spear-wielding bodyguard from Kanbal (the kingdom across the mountains), vows to save the eight souls she carries. She is led to the imperiled Chagum and the mystery of the mystical water spirit that may help save millions from the drought. She then vows to use her legendary skill and tenacity to protect the prince.
Friday March 25, 2016 1:20pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 503
Go behind the scenes of DC Entertainment for an in-depth look at some of the most exciting stories and exhibits across DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD! New and veteran fans alike are welcome for a tutorial on the essential stories, videos, and products that make up the immersive DC Universe. Panelists include Shelly Bond, Ming Doyle, Jay Fabok, JT Krul, Annie Wu, and Nathan Sawaya.
Friday March 25, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Spend an hour, or about as much time as it takes Sergio to draw an issue of Groo the Wanderer, with the folks who bring you that comic book: the award-winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. They'll tell you all about Groo and other weird things they've done or are planning to do. Plus you'll also get to meet the hardest-working man in comics, Tom Luth, who has to color it all.
Friday March 25, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 502A
You've heard the buzz. You've seen the reviews. Now find out where to start with Valiant Comics! From X-O Manowar to Ninjak to The Death-Defying Dr. Mirage and Archer & Armstrong, jump on board here with a concise and fun-filled introduction to Valiant's biggest, most memorable characters, and find out for yourself why Buzzfeed calls Valiant "a universe full of your new favorite superheroes!"
Friday March 25, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 152
Marvel Comics' Civil War and the film Captain America: Civil War explore superheroes' place in a post-9/11 world where some argue that civil rights conflict with public safety. Captain America leads superheroes fighting for liberty, while Iron Man leads others concerned about national and international security-but why? Travis Langley (Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology), Jenna Busch (Legion of Leia), Alan Kistler (The Unofficial Spider-Man Trivia Challenge), Patrick O'Connor (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology), Kathleen McClancy (Texas State University), Lara Taylor Kester (Geek Therapy), Janey Tracey (Outer Places), and Billy San Juan (The Walking Dead Psychology: Psych of the Living Dead) discuss how character motivations on both sides of the Civil War arise from positive human qualities. Are any of them truly in the right?
Friday March 25, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 411
Like most male high school students, Kagemori Mamoru is obsessed with a certain girl, Konnyaku Yuna. But for him it's because his ninja family has protected her family for the past 400 years from any possible threats, due to an ancestor's binding oath. Since Yuna is totally clueless and accident prone, it makes Mamoru's job even more difficult while he secretly works around the clock to keep his oblivious childhood friend from accidentally harming herself.
Friday March 25, 2016 1:50pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 503
Join the Damiencast and executive producer Glen Mazarra ( The Walking Dead, The Shield) on Good Friday for a special preview of the newest episode before it airs Monday on A&E; followed by a Q&A. See what lies in store for the mysterious child from The Omen now that he realizes the evil occurrences around him are not coincidental. Now 30-year old Damien Thorn and those closest to him must come to terms with his true destiny; that he is the Anitichrist. Starring Bradley James (Merlin), Barbara Hershey, Megalyn Echikunwoke (The Following, House of Lies), Omid Abtahi (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, Those Who Kill), andScott Wilson (The Walking Dead).
Friday March 25, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 17, 12:44PM Based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, Freeform's hit new original series Shadowhunters follows Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters: human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. Now thrown into the world of demon hunting after her mother is kidnapped, Clary must rely on the mysterious Jace and his fellow Shadowhunters Isabelle and Alec to navigate this new dark world. With her best friend, Simon, in tow, Clary must now live among faeries, warlocks, vampires, and werewolves to find answers that could help her find her mother. Showrunner Ed Decter, executive producer McG, and series cast members Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Harry Shum Jr., Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Troubia, Alberto Rosende, and Isaiah Mustafa will partake in the Q&A panel.
Discuss My Little Pony, Grumpy Cat,Jem and the Holograms, and more! Join this panel for Q&A time with comic book illustrator and WonderCon special guest Agnes Garbowska as she talks about working on all your favorite characters. Don't miss all the fun while she answers questions and takes suggestions for live drawing on stage! Moderated by Jason Inman (DC All Access).
Friday March 25, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 151
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 21, 01:09PM For the last two years, Her Universe and Hot Topic have produced The Her Universe "Geek Couture" Fashion Show at San Diego Comic-Con. Each year two winners were chosen and given the unique professional opportunity to design a fashion collection to be sold in Hot Topic stores. Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein,Cat Carson(SVP of Her Universe), Ed Labay (VP, merchandising), Andrea Lewis (director, brand marketing) from Hot Topic, Jennifer Tisdale (EVP Blondie Girl Productions) and 2015 fashion show winners Kelly Cercone and Leetal Platt take you behind the scenes of the making of their all-newStar Wars: The Force Awakens line for Hot Topic. Learn how these designers went from runway to retail! Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at this new Star Wars collection and hear details about how to submit your designs for the 2016 Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic-Con!
Friday March 25, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Ever wonder what the glamorous comic book creator lifestyle is really like? Peek behind the paneled curtain with Ming Doyle (Constantine: The Hellblazer) and Joe Quinones (Howard the Duck), two artists who also happen to be neighbors (and WonderCon special guests). They'll discuss the pros and cons of living and working from home and the realities of being your own boss, who also has to answer to other bosses. Dress code: casual Friday, forever.
Friday March 25, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Cartoon Network Deck-Building Game and Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game Demonstrations
Cryptozoic Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of original and licensed board games, card games, comics, and trading cards, including the DC Comics Deck-Building Game, The Walking Dead Board Game, Adventure Time: Cards Wars, The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game, and The Lookouts comic book. Following a philosophy and core principle of "Fans First," the dedicated gamers and fans of the Cryptozoic Entertainment team are focused on producing fun and amazing products along with epic events that bring all gaming fans together as part of the Cryptozoic community.
Magic Mini-Master (Entry Fee: $25.00) Players receive 1 booster and card sleeves, playing in the popular Mini Masters style. Win your round and get a booster pack to add to your deck. Prizes: First place receives an Oath of the Gatewatch.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: Blood Rage, Arcadia Quest, and SMOG Demonstrations
Arcadia Quest -- Arcadia Quest is an exciting adventure board game for 2 to 4 players. Each player controls a guild of three heroes, competing to be the liberators of the city of Arcadia and, more importantly, to become the richest and most powerful guild in the land! Arcadia Quest combines PvE and PvP gameplay, as players battle not only the monsters that populate the board but also the heroes controlled by other players. The monsters react to the players' actions, so there is no need for one player to be stuck with the role of “game master”; everybody gets to play as heroes.
Blood Rage -- Blood Rage is a Viking board game created by acclaimed game designer Eric M. Lang. In this fast-paced yet highly strategic game, 2 to 4 players take control of Viking clans, invading, pillaging, and battling in a quest to gain as much glory as possible before Ragnarok finally consumes the land! The game’s striking visuals are a combination of Adrian Smith’s highly evocative artwork and Mike McVey’s amazingly detailed miniatures.
SMOG -- Set in the fantastic steampunk World of SMOG, created by Panache Animation, On Her Majesty's Service is a stylish board game for 2 to 4 competing players. You'll need to navigate the rotating tiles that make up the game board, trading Ethers and Artefacts in order to fulfill the quest set by Queen Victoria, all the while dealing with the Agents of the Shadow Master.
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: Dogs of War (3-10 players -- 2 boards set up, minimum of 3 players, maximum of 5 per board)
Dogs of War -- Dogs of War is an elegant game set in a steampunk-influenced renaissance universe. Noble houses engage each other in a series of fierce battles, and it is up to the players and the Dogs of War they control to deploy their private armies in support of whatever house they wish to favor. Clockwork knights and imposing war machines shift the tides of war as they enter the battlefields, but the interest of their Dog of War captains actually lies in the rewards offered by each noble house to its supporters.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Casual Format Sealed (Entry Fee: $20.00) Players receive 5 Battle packs and build a 20-card deck (XYZ monsters do not count and go in the extra deck). Play in single-elimination rounds. Prizes: First place gets a booster box. Additional prize support based on attendance
Ending time is approximate and for scheduling purposes only.The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Although firmly in battle with the Ryujoji clan's assassins, Jiyu still refuses to accept that she's the legendary Jubei Yagyu's reincarnation. But what she really wants to be doing is now becoming far less important as Koinosuke continues to push her reluctantly towards accepting her current fate. But his suggested training techniques are not very helpful. Plus, Shiro, her would-be protector, seems to possibly be turning against her, so Jiyu is confused and unsure of what she should do.
Friday March 25, 2016 2:15pm - 2:40pm PDT
Room 503
Made by Children! • Various A new collection of animated shorts from around the world made by children, presented in partnership with the Varazdin Croatia Animation Festival. Films from Croatia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Russia, Japan, and beyond! (A) (Global)
Friday March 25, 2016 2:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 518
Although free expression is seen as a basic human right, censorship is rampant in the United States and around the world. CBLDF executive director Charles Brownstein and editorial director Betsy Gomez present an overview of the censorship crises facing cartoonists in 2016: from the violence and legal prosecution occurring around the globe to domestic attacks on young adult books in libraries and schools across the country. Learn how comics and books are being challenged and what you can do to fight back.
Friday March 25, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 502A
It's been the talk of the town! Contemporary updates to your favorite Hanna-Barbera classics are coming. New iterations of all your favorites in the form of Scooby Apocalypse, Future Quest, Wacky Raceland, and The Flintstones! All this, plus teases and snippets of what's on deck. Come see for yourself what the buzz is all about!
Friday March 25, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
What do Marvel's The Avengers, Disney XD's Avengers Assemble, and Marvel'sAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D show about storytelling? They demonstrate that the tale of Earth's mightiest heroes can be told through different mediums. Disney-ABC executives discuss storytelling in an ever-evolving creative landscape through live-action television, animation, and the digital space, along with the skill sets, trends, and challenges.
Friday March 25, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 152
UPDATED: Wed, Mar 23, 07:53PM During this Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment panel, industry leaders discuss how to effectively engage audiences in an increasing digital age, while retaining creative and artistic integrity. Panelists include John Carle (Studio71), Marc Hustvedt (SUPERGRAVITY Pictures), Gabriela Revilla Lugo (Revek Entertainment), and Rachel Skidmore (Skybound Entertainment). Skybound Entertainment's director of digital programming, Michael Cruz moderates.
Friday March 25, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 515B
High school freshman Rihito has four dream girls living with him that are always ready and willing to help out their "Master" with whatever difficult tasks need taken care of. Hina, Ann, Ines, and Rene are tiny six-inch-high customized, intelligent, and powerful androids called Shinki that require minimal maintenance. They also have normal female emotions, so there is some jealous competition between them as each one wants to be Rihito's favorite, especially Hina.
Friday March 25, 2016 2:40pm - 3:05pm PDT
Room 503
As characters such as Wolverine, the Flash, and Spider-Man become common utterances within the average household, what kind of examples are they? Dr. Patrick O'Connor (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology), Dr. Edgar Ramos (Concordia University Chicago), Dr. Sean B. Knuth,Joseph Serrano (Adler University), and Elizabeth Smith (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology) explore and describe the interpretation of influence of comic books on moral development during adolescence. Panelists will offer insight into the impact of comic books on moral development, which also promotes greater advocacy for benefits of comic books within the field of psychology. This panel will also address the importance of role models in one's life, and how these characters can help shape a person.
Friday March 25, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 411
This panel covers what it takes to perfect your cosplay by having great makeup to go with it. It will cover beauty makeup, appliance application, special fx makeup, sculpting, molding, casting, and wig styling. The panelists include Dawnielle Banks (Makeup By Siryn, Batgirl Spoiled lead makeup designer), Ashley Troub (Ghost Hunters, winning look SDCC Her Universe Fashion Show), Kelton Ching (SDCC 2014 Apocalypse makeup demo, Blizzcon 2015 4th place winner), and Chrissy Lynn(Super Power Beat Down's Darth Maul, League of Steam's White Wolf), who have honed their craft in the makeup, film, television, and cosplay photography worlds. They will answer your questions about makeup to match your costuming and cosplay, as well as offer tips and tools of the trade to use. Moderated by cosplayer Mac Beauvais(Monstrous Makeup Manuals 1&2 model, actress in The Gloaming).
Friday March 25, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Dragons, witches, elemental forces, alternate timelines, time travel and more! Maryelizabeth Yturralde of Mysterious Galaxy and Charlie Jane Anders (All the Birds in the Sky), James Morris (The Three Kingdoms Trilogy), Greg Van Eekhout (California Bones trilogy), and Elizabeth Briggs (Future Shock) look at the past, present, and future through different lenses and timelines.
Friday March 25, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 151
Meet the masterminds behind some of TV's most beloved characters, from the modern-day crime-solving duo Holmes and Watson, to Brian Finch who uses the brain boosting powers of NZT to solve complex cases for the FBI, to a team of brilliant misfits who use their smarts to solve the nation's crises. Robert Doherty (Elementary), Craig Sweeny (Limitless), Nick Santora (Scorpion), and Nicholas Wootton (Scorpion) tease what's ahead for your favorite characters.
Friday March 25, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
Artist and WonderCon special guest Francesco Francavilla will talk about his work, from the critically acclaimed classic pulps of his creator-owned The Black Beetle to the unnerving horrors of Afterlife With Archie, to the award-winning cover work and movie poster art.
Friday March 25, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Boss Monster 1 & 2 and Settlers of Catan Demonstrations
Boss Monster -- The retro-inspired dungeon-building card game from indie publisher Brotherwise Games is designed for 2 to 4 players. Boss Monster is packed with nostalgic references to 8-bit video games, dungeon-crawling RPGs, and geeky pop culture. Players compete to become the ultimate villain: the final boss at the end of a side-scrolling dungeon.
Pokémon Modified Construction (Entry Fee: $15.00) Players bring their modified legal decks and compete in single-elimination format. Prizes: First place gets a booster box of the current set.
Ending time is approximate and for scheduling purposes only.The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Shortly after the Space Era began, two meteors hit the Earth, causing chaos. In Space Era 179 the Federal Government discovers within a third meteor secret technology dubbed Extra-Over Technology or EOT. The Extra-Over Technological Investigative Institute's head director, Dr. Zoldark, discovers that the EOT's creators are heading to Earth to reclaim it-or even worse-invade the planet. As a defense against this threat, the government develops humanoid mechas called Personal Troopers and finds people with the abilities needed to pilot them.
Friday March 25, 2016 3:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 503
When a mysterious and deadly epidemic breaks out in Atlanta, a vast urban quarantine is quickly enforced, forcing those stuck on the inside to fight for their lives while local and federal officials desperately search for a cure. Torn apart from their loved ones, the survivors trapped within the cordon are fighting against not only fatal infection but also isolation, fear, and the disintegration of society around them. As they begin to gain each other's trust, hope remains, and on either side of the cordon, unlikely heroes will rise. Containment makes its WonderCon debut with a special screening of the entire pilot episode, followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. Based on the original Belgian series created by Carl Joos for Eyeworks, Containment is produced by My So-Called Company in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals), David Nutter (The Flash, Arrow), Matt Corman, and Chris Ord (Covert Affairs).
Searching for clues about his past, AO is suddenly caught in an attack and forced to fly a giant humanoid fighter craft to save himself and his island. After a hostile shape-shifter seeking revenge on AO's missing mother targets him instead, fragments of his origin are slowly revealed. Consumed with learning how his mother and this pursuing monster are connected to his machine of war, AO flies full throttle into various combat zones without any hesitation.
Friday March 25, 2016 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
Room 503
Join IDW VP of marketing Dirk Wood, editor/writer supreme John Barber and a host of surprise guests for a lively discussion of your favorite publisher's upcoming schedule. Top secret reveals, prizes, a Q&A, and announcements, including one so big it will make your head spin!
Friday March 25, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 502A
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 25, 08:40AM From Civil War II to Star Wars, this panel has you covered! Join Editor Wil Moss, as well as James Asmus (All-New Inhumans), Brian Michael Bendis (Invincible Iron Man), Charles Soule (Obi-Wan & Anakin) and David Walker (Power Man and Iron Fist) as they take on questions about Marvel’s biggest series and events!
Friday March 25, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Space Goat Productions is the comic industry's premier creator management company, representing dozens of comic creators worldwide. This presentation will provide the resources, techniques, and tips for aspiring artists to best prepare their portfolio for viewing by a comics editor. Join Space Goat's Shon Bury and Dave Olbrich plus panelists Matt Hawkins (Top Cow Productions) and writer/editor Shannon Eric Denton discuss putting your best foot forward to begin or advance your career in comics.
Friday March 25, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Panelists confirm it was "a bad call, Ripley, a bad call" as their Algonquin Geek Table twists and shouts about the glorious moviegoing nirvana of 1986 includingAliens, Top Gun, Stand By Me, Ferris Buellers Day's Off, Back to School, Big Trouble in Little China, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, The Fly,Labyrinth,9½ Weeks, andHoward the Duck. Starring Ashley E. Miller (writer,Big Trouble in Little China remake), Steve Melching (Star Wars Rebels), Steve Kriozere (The Librarians, NCIS), Robert Meyer Burnett (Agent Cody Banks, ST: TNG Blu-Rays), Daren Dochterman (ST: TMP, director's edition VFX supervisor), and Charles de Lauzirika (Crave, The Alien Anthology). Moderated by Scott Mantz (Access Hollywood).
Friday March 25, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 152
Whilce Portacio (Image founder) will offer thoughtful tips and critiques for artists looking to break into the comic book industry. Bring your portfolio for an hour of guidance from the Bishop creator and a master of the medium!
Friday March 25, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 150
When laws of magic are broken, it's the Police Department's deadly Section 1's duty to enforce them. But since accused magic users also have the right to a fair trial, it's the job of the Benmashi, the Wizard Barristers, to defend them. This requires both an arcane ability and a judicious sense of jurisprudence. Cecil Sudo, who's seventeen, is the youngest Benmashi ever employed at Butterfly Law, and she will use her magical abilities, if needed, to work wonders outside the courtroom as well.
Friday March 25, 2016 3:55pm - 4:20pm PDT
Room 503
The always-entertaining cast and creators behind Bob's Burgersbring their Emmy Award-winning animated series to WonderCon for an unforgettable panel! Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard and the hilarious cast, including Kristen Schaal, John Roberts, and Larry Murphy, will entertain with a Q&A panel discussion featuring never-before-seen footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the series as they get ready to celebrate the 100th episode of Bob's Burgers, airing on FOX this May.
Friday March 25, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
With an ever-growing appetite for new content and rapid-fire advancements in technology, it has never been easier for a creator to get their work in front of an audience (and hopefully in a profitable way). But as traditional barriers to entry tumble, the exponential growth of alternatives (such as digital publishing, social media content distribution models, crowdfunding, and print-on-demand services) also result in an increasing assortment of traps, cons and hazards to navigate. And while it's true that with great (technological) power comes greater reward, it's the creators who must be responsible for protecting themselves and their creations from the unscrupulous and the deceitful who are gaining an ever-expanding bag of tools for fleecing the unwary. But luckily, creators have their own Defenders they can turn to-and not just Jessica Jones and Matt Murdock. WonderCon welcomes back noted IP attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book, to discuss the truths (and debunk some urban legends) of protecting your creative capital. Attendees are invited to participate in an interactive discussion led by Lovitz, concerning the basic rights provided under the U.S. Copyright and Trademark laws; including the basics on the ownership and protection of ideas, a brief overview of copyright & trademark rights and their application to works of authorship, characters, and names. Along the way, there will be plenty to learn about the protections, and pitfalls, of the U.S. intellectual property systems. (Please note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and practice tips to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. However, the seminar is presented for information and entertainment purposes only, and the information presented and opinions expressed at the seminars do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. This program is approved for one credit of California MCLE).
Friday March 25, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 411
In the Star Wars cinematic universe, traditional father and son dynamics become twisted and turned. Is this a result of nature or nurture? Why does Ben Solo turn to the Dark Side of the Force, becoming Kylo Ren, while Luke Skywalker chooses to remain with the Jedi? Does Kylo Ren have any chance at redemption like his grandfather before him? What does the style of killing and torturing others say about Darth Vader and Kylo Ren? Would they, or even Han Solo, have any psychiatric diagnoses if they existed in our world? Forensic psychiatrists of Broadcast Thought Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., and H. Eric Bender, M.D. tackle these questions and explore psychopathy, personality disorders, adolescent development, unhealthy relationships, and more in a galaxy far, far away.
Friday March 25, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 502B
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 21, 11:24AM Gramercy Pictures presents a first look at this animated feature based on the classic video game, directed by Kevin Munroe (TMNT). Also appearing on stage will be Bella Thorne (voice of Cora), James Arnold Taylor (voice of Ratchet), David Kaye (voice of Clank) and producer Brad Foxhoven. Moderated by Tiffany Smith (host of Fandango's Movie3Some series).
Friday March 25, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 151
Artist and WonderCon special guest Annie Wu (Black Canary, Hawkeye) does a live demo and open Q&A about her work, influences, and any important "would you rather" scenarios.
Friday March 25, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 515A
DC Comics Deck-Building Game and Spyfall Demonstrations
Cryptozoic Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of original and licensed board games, card games, comics, and trading cards, including the DC Comics Deck-Building Game, The Walking Dead Board Game, Adventure Time: Cards Wars, The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game, and The Lookouts comic book. Following a philosophy and core principle of "Fans First," the dedicated gamers and fans of the Cryptozoic Entertainment team are focused on producing fun and amazing products along with epic events that bring all gaming fans together as part of the Cryptozoic community.
Charlie Jane Anders (All the Birds in the Sky), James Morris (The Three Kingdoms Trilogy), Greg Van Eekhout (California Bones trilogy), and Elizabeth Briggs (Future Shock)
Although Usagi as Sailor Moon, with occasional aid from the mysterious Tuxedo Mask, has so far been successful in thwarting the plans of the evil Queen Beryl, Luna knows they have to eventually find and awaken the other four Sailor Guardians, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus, within the girls they reside in. They will need their powers to successfully stop Queen Beryl's strongest dark minions, while searching for the Moon Princess. But Luna is unaware that the girls he seeks may possibly be people who Usagi could be familiar with.
Friday March 25, 2016 4:20pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 503
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 24, 04:53PM The comedy thriller feature film based on the bestselling indie comic book series Bad Kids Go 2 Hell is scheduled to hit theaters the summer of 2016. Meet the director and stars of the movie Drake Bell (Drake and Josh, Ultimate Spider-Man), Sammi Hanratty (Salem, A Christmas Carol), and Sufe Bradshaw (Star Trek, Veep) as they partake in a Q&A session alongisde writing and producing team Barry "Bazz" Wernick and James Hallam. The panel will be moderated by a surprise celebrity guest.
Friday March 25, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 152
The sky's the limit with comics, as Joe Harris (Snowfall), Keenan Marshall Keller (The Humans), Brian Schirmer (Black Jack Ketchum), Jimmie Robinson (Power Lines), and Brian Haberlin (Faster Than Light) know very well. New creativity has been crucial to the success of comics and drives the most compelling stories out there. This panel will discuss the importance of creativity and resonant ideas when creating comics. There's no story that comics can't handle, so don't be afraid to go deep or weird or both.
Friday March 25, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Brainy hit iZombiereturns to WonderCon for its sophomore appearance to give fans the scoop on the shocking events yet to be seen in season 2. Will Liv learn the truth about Drake's involvement with Mr. Boss? Will Clive remain in the dark about the existence of zombies? What will happen to Blaine and Major as the effects of the cure wear off? The clock is ticking. Join this panel for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars as well as executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television and based upon characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred, published by DC Entertainment's Vertigo imprint, iZombieairs Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW.
Star Wars, Batman vs. Superman, Warcraft, Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Nina Turtles, World of Nintendo and more! JAKKS Pacific, maker of world-famous BIG FIGS in gold standard 20", massive 31" and colossal 48" scales, present the greatest heroes and villains from all your favorite pop culture brands in giant scale; perfect for everyday play and collectability. Find out about the latest offerings from all of JAKKS BIG FIG brands with a presentation and Q&A with members of the design, packaging, and marketing teams.
Friday March 25, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 502A
Writer/editor Barbara Randall Kesel (MLP:FF, Sundown Crossroads) and comics/animation storyboard artist Rafael Navarro (Batman Adventures, Guns A'Blazin) team up to show how to create dynamic panel layouts by training your brain to use depth. Mind-expanding information for both writers and artists, with quick words from Barbara Kesel and quick sketches from Rafael Navarro!
Friday March 25, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Love making costumes? Considering a career as a professional costumer? The Motion Picture Costumers Union (local 705) invites all aspiring costumers to have their work reviewed by industry veterans and ask questions about the careers available in TV and film. Reviewers include master pattern cutter/fitter David Matwijkow (Thor Ragnarok, Into the Badlands) and master specialty costumer Salvatore Salamone (X-Men, Katy Perry tours).
Friday March 25, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 150
Short films for all ages Best of Fest, Vol. 1 • Various An (almost) nonstop reel of the best worldwide short films and animation from the last 11 years of the festivals, to close the day, featuring many, many new shorts! (L/A) (Global)
Friday March 25, 2016 4:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 518
Thirty years after a massive earthquake destroyed Tokyo, most people had moved to the new capital Shinto, but in the old city's ruins a string of supernatural events and bizarre murders keep occurring. Only the enigmatic Mayuki Hyuga, a boy with extraordinary detective skills and powers even he doesn't understand, is able to deduce and uncover the heart of these mysteries. Together with his mysterious guardian and butler, Seiran Shinano, Mayuki must not only help the police solve these cases but also uncover his mysterious lineage's secrets.
Friday March 25, 2016 4:45pm - 5:10pm PDT
Room 503
NEW: Tue, Mar 15, 09:34AM From Family Guy’s Mark Hentemann comes Bordertown, the newest animated comedy to join Fox Sunday nights about two families living in a Southwest desert town on the U.S./Mexico border. The aptly timed series takes a satirical look at the cultural shifts occurring in America, and explores family, politics and everything in between with a cross-cultural wink. Join creator and executive producer Mark Hentemann, writers and consulting producers Lalo Alcaraz (La Cucaracha) and Gustavo Arellano(Ask A Mexican!), along with stars Alex Borstein (Family Guy, Getting On), Missi Pyle (Gone Girl), and Nicholas Gonzalez (The Purge: Anarchy, Sleepy Hollow) for a special screening of a brand new episode followed by a Q&A!
Friday March 25, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 21, 02:17PM Sit in with Sierra Hahn (BOOM! Studios senior editor) as she leads a discussion on the roles editors can play in the comic industry with Jamie Rich (Vertigo senior editor, Lady Killer), Eric Harburn (BOOM! Studios editor), Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), Leigh Luna (Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems) and Mairghread Scott (Toil and Trouble). Listen as they explore the differences between working with or without an editor, at an indie publisher or the Big Two, and how editors can partner with talent to put creators' visions to paper.
Friday March 25, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Glenn Vilppu (Disney, DreamWorks) is a legendary Los Angeles art instructor with an international clientele. He has helped animators at the top animation studios hone their life drawing skills. In this session, Vilppu will demonstrate how to apply classical drawing techniques to animation and comics, in order to emphasize movement, expression, anatomy, and lighting. Moderated by Fast Company's Susan Karlin.
Friday March 25, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 411
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 25, 08:52AM For science fiction productions, there is an implied bargain between the screenwriter and the audience: "Suspend your disbelief on one or two fantastic notions, and other parts of the story will be grounded in the believable." The genre is predicated on the expectation of one or two key inaccuracies per story. In recent years, however, both experts and fans have been nitpicking even the fundamental story conceits of films such as Gravity, Interstellar, and The Martian. From the "anything goes" storytelling approach of 1950s and 1960s sci-fi, these panelists will explore whether or not the science accuracy pendulum of audience expectation has swung too far in the other direction. Panelists are Jaime Paglia (showrunner Eureka, Scream), Kevin R. Grazier, Ph.D. (science advisor, Gravity, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Jessica Cail, Ph.D. (science advisor, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Zootopia), Deric Hughes (Warehouse 13, Beauty and the Beast), Andrea Letamendi, Ph.D.(clinical psychologist The Arkham Sessions, Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics) and Ashley Edward (Thor, X-Men: First Class). Moderated by Gia Mora (Scirens, Einstein's Girl).
Friday March 25, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 502B
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 21, 05:18PM Amazon brings a first look at the new Thunderbirds Are Go series, a reinvention of the 1960s Gerry Anderson classic. Piloting their remarkable cutting-edge Thunderbird Vehicles from the depths of the oceans to the highest reaches of space, Scott, Virgil, John, Gordon, and Alan Tracy return to perform impossible rescues across the globe. Thunderbirds Are Go blends a unique mixture of CGI animation and live-action model sets, delivering a new level of action-adventure animation while paying tribute to the legacy of model locations from the original Thunderbirds series. Join David Graham (Thunderbirds, Peppa Pig), Andres Williams (Taboo, The Walker), Rob Hoegee (Generator Rex, Teen Titans) and David Menkin (Zero Dark Thirty, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.).
Friday March 25, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 151
The Nura Clan now confronts a new threat: the 88 Demons of Shikoku led by Inugamigyobu-Tanuki Tamazuki, whose plan to weaken the Nura Clan is targeting their key source of power, the local deities of Ukiyoe Town. With the Supreme Commander Nuraihyon currently absent, Rikuo's resolve to become the Third Heir is now tested. Needing more than just Yuki-Onna (Tsurara) and his other loyal household comrades' abilities, Rikuo must somehow unite the entire clan to face Tamazuki and his malicious weapon, the Devil's Blade.
Friday March 25, 2016 5:10pm - 5:35pm PDT
Room 503
Cecil Castellucci (Moving Target: Princess Leia), Aditi Khorana (Mirror in the Sky), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex), Caragh M O'Brien (Vault of Dreamers), Margaret Stohl ( Black Widow: Forever Red), and Victoria Schwab (A Gathering of Shadows)
Not all heroes travel the straight and narrow. Between right and wrong, there can be a great deal of gray area and some of our favorite heroes navigate this gradient terrain. Being a hero is not always easy, and moderator Jessica Tseang (The Comic Book Girl/Little Geek Girls) gets to the root of these dark heroes with WonderCon special guests Jason Fabok (Batman: Detective Comics), Terry Moore (Rachel Rising), and Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra).
Friday March 25, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 152
DC Entertainment co-publisher Jim Lee (Superman Unchained, Justice League, Batman ) talks about his 25-plus years in the comics industry and sketches your favorite characters live on the big screen. This is a great opportunity to watch the creative process first-hand and learn the tips of the trade that bring DC Entertainment's characters to life.
Friday March 25, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 21, 04:41PM Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon have exprienced a rapid ascent through their innovative original content. If you want to know what goes into making such unique and successful content, come and hear it from the creative professionals themselves. Join SHADE VFX's David Van Dyke (Jessica Jones, Daredevil), composer Sean Callery (Jessica Jones), composer James S. Levine (Bloodline Season 2), costume designer Stephanie Maslansky (Jessica Jones, Luke Cage), costume designer Roland Sanchez (11.22.63), production designer Catherine Smith (Transparent), and production designer Drew Boughton (The Man in the High Castle, Hemlock Grove) as they discuss their contributions to some of the most successful original series on our favorite streaming services! Moderated by Janina Gavankar (Pee-Wee's Big Holiday, The League) and digital artist and filmmaker Gabriel Valenciano (VMA nominee for Beyonce's 7/11).
Friday March 25, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Transgender people are making their mark on popular culture from comics to movies to television. What are the advantages of having trans creators tell trans stories? What barriers are left to break as trans people achieve greater notoriety in popular media? How will transgender characters affect the kinds of genres and stories you love to read or watch? Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (Gooch, Anything That Loves, Prism Comics board member) present panelists Shadi Petosky (Danger & Eggs), Julie Rei Goldstein (Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom), Mikki Del Monico (Alto), Gillian Cameron (Calogrenant), and Kat Blaque (vlogger and illustrator) for a lively discussion covering these and other topics.
Friday March 25, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 502A
If you're a writer or artist attending the Comic Creator Connection, this is your chance to practice giving your pitch before the big event and get some free coaching from a pro. Not sure what that means? A pitch is simply the way you present yourself or your project to others. It is usually a brief speech designed to persuade and interest your listener in what you're doing or what you've made. Most creators have no trouble coming up with fantastic ideas for new comics, but they often struggle to talk clearly and concisely about those ideas to other people. Giving a good pitch is a vital skill you must have to bring 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. Pitch Reviews will be conducted by Douglas Neff, an experienced presentation coach and professional public speaker who hosts the Comic Creator Connection and From Fan to Creator: Goal-Setting for Creative Types. This is not a panel. Instead, these are 3- to5-minute individual coaching sessions for as many people as can be accommodated in the scheduled time. Everyone is welcome. Please note that showing up is not a guarantee that you'll get a review session. Spaces are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friday March 25, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 150
Her clan's last survivor, Mirai Kuriyama can control and manipulate her blood, a power considered so heretical she is even shunned by those who are able to understand it. Akihito Kanbara, who is half human and half Yokai, is nearly invulnerable due to very rapid healing. Alone, their futures looked bleak, but a chance encounter brings them together and it seems that they share more than an unexpected bond, as they share a destiny and a mission that only the two of them together may be strong enough to survive.
Friday March 25, 2016 5:35pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 503
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies provide an inside look at the next installment in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Attendees will hear the latest news for one of the summer's most anticipated movies!
When the war with the Gaz Empire ends, Toru Acura is an unemployed saboteur. Encountering a young girl carrying a coffin, Toru and his similarly inclined stepsister Akari are quickly convinced to join young wizard Chaika on her bizarre quest to collect the scattered body parts of her father, the former Emperor, for proper burial. Unfortunately, the heroes who killed him carried off the severed pieces, with some thinking that reassembling them could restart the war, and they will do everything possible to prevent it from happening.
Friday March 25, 2016 6:00pm - 6:25pm PDT
Room 503
It is a golden age to be a geek, with a new Star Warsmovie every year, multiple Marvel movies, the cinematic Justice League forming, and more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Not to mention all of the TV projects like The Walking Dead, The Flash, Powers and Arrow! With those projects come toys and collectibles!Bill Benekie (Mattel), Jim Fletcher (DC Collectibles), Kevin Kiniry (DC Collectibles), Dan Lujan (Kotobukiya), Scott Neitlich (Jakks Pacific), and Jeff Trojan (Playmates Toys) discuss how they are handing product production and security for some of the biggest movies and license of all time. Moderated by Daniel Pickett (Action Figure Insider, Geek Shall Inherit podcast).
Friday March 25, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Print and digital comic books need color, but do you know how they get their color? Learn about the creative art of comic book coloring as Hi-Fi's Brian Miller (Batman vs. Superman) and Kristy Miller (SpongeBob Squarepants) demonstrate the step-by-step transformation of a comic book page from black and white to full color. Learn the basics of flattening, rendering, color holds, and special effects, along with top digital coloring tips. A Q&A session will follow.
Friday March 25, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 411
From days of long ago and uncharted regions of the universe comes DreamWorks Animation's Voltron: Legendary Defender! Hosted by Nerdist's Jessica Chobot, join Executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra,Avatar: The Last Airbender), co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery (The Legend of Korra), writer Tim Hedrick (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and special guests as they unite to form this years can't-miss panel of WonderCon 2016! Be sure first in the galaxy to get a sneak peek of this highly-anticipated event, as DreamWorks Animation unveils never-before-seen artwork and footage of the all-new Netflix Original Series. Panel attendees will receive a WonderCon exclusive limited edition Voltron lithograhp.
Friday March 25, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 151
Warner Bros. Animation welcomes you to join the producers and members of the voice cast behind the hit series Teen Titans Go! as they screen a new episode and answer your biggest questions on what's in store for Robin, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Raven, and Starfire. Teen Titans Go!airs Thursdays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network.
Friday March 25, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
UPDATED: Tue, Mar 22, 03:37PM They're heroes from different eras. They operate in different parts of the world, not to mention occasionally different dimensions! And they fight different villains, sometimes reluctantly. Yet, they're all very much connected through the same universe and many of the same experiences, including trauma, adversity, and self-discovery. Writers D. J. Doyle (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Jose Molina and Lindsey Allen (Agent Carter), Scott Reynolds (Jessica Jones) and Christos Gage (Daredevil) join Dr. Andrea Letamendi (The Arkham Sessions) to explore the dramatic psychology of the Marvel TV Universe. Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions).
Friday March 25, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 502B
East Demon World's territory boss, the vampire Staz, is obsessed with human world goods, especially Japanese anime, manga, and games. Then one day he meets Fuyumi, a high school girl who had accidently wandered into the Demon World through a portal that suddenly appeared in the Human World. After Fuyumi is killed by a carnivorous plant and becomes a ghost, Staz feels responsible and promises that he will somehow help her to become human again.
Friday March 25, 2016 6:25pm - 6:50pm PDT
Room 503
Go behind the scenes of IDW Entertainment's amazing new shows airing in 2016. Max Landis(Chronicle) will take you on a time-traveling tour of BBCA's Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Even more surprises will come with writer and executive producer Emily Andras and lead actress Melanie Scrofano, who will share a sneak peek of Wynonna Earp, the dynamic, new supernatural action series premiering on Syfy on April 1. Hosted by IDW publisher and CEO Ted Adams, IDW Entertainment president David Ozer, and Circle of Confusion's Rick Jacobs.
Friday March 25, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 502A
Have you noticed the rise of popularity with musical episodes and musical live broadcasts on television? Anne Cecere of BMI and Chandler Poling of White Bear PR explore this growing fad with some of the music industry's leading composers and creatives in a lively discussion of how to bring that Broadway feeling to the small screen. Panelists include composer Christopher Lennertz (Galavant), composer and songwriter Gabriel Mann (School of Rock), director Jeffrey Hornaday (Teen Beach movie), VP of event series on FOX Rachel Rusch (Grease Live!), and VP of music & soundtracks at Disney Channel Steven Vincent (High School Musical).
Friday March 25, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 515B
WonderCon special guest (and Program Book cover artist) Jason Fabok, artist on Justice League: Darkseid War and Batman Eternal, offers an in-depth look at his career and journey from comic book dreamer to comic book star. Jason will share his process of breaking into comics, insights on his art, and tips for aspiring artists in this one-on-one interview!
Friday March 25, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 152
Access Hollywood'sScott Mantz sits down with authors Mark A. Altman (Free Enterprise, The Librarians) and Edward Gross (Empiremagazine) as they discuss their upcoming book from St. Martin's Press,The 50-Year Mission: The Complete, Uncensored and Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek. Altman and Gross will share heretofore unknown stories, revelations, and candid admissions from the hundreds of actors, writers, producers, and artisans they spoke with in writing their book. Also, learn the latest news and speculation about Star Trek Beyond and the upcoming Star Trek TV series in 2017.
Friday March 25, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Whether it's far-flung futures or fantastical stories, the worlds that authors build are complex. How do storytellers create new worlds and unexplored universes? What is it like to become an architect for expansive mythos treasured by the masses? What's the process for developing exciting new protagonists and working with established icons? Cecil Castellucci (Moving Target: Princess Leia), Aditi Khorana (Mirror in the Sky), Caragh M O'Brien (Vault of Dreamers), Lisa Yee (Author, DC Superhero Girls series), Margaret Stohl (Black Widow: Forever Red), and Victoria Schwab (A Gathering of Shadows) discuss how they create their worlds, the process involved in creating nuanced characters, and working with licensed properties.
Friday March 25, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 411
Open to your questions! Join this panel for a Q&A with DM extraordinaire Matthew Mercer and the incredible cast that plays through an epic Dungeons & Dragons live streamed campaign every Thursday on Twitch. Joining Matt are Marisha Ray, Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe and Travis Willingham.
Friday March 25, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 515A
From Marvel's Kamala Khan to Star Wars's Finn, characters of color are finally taking on the pilot's seat/captain's chair/chosen one's mantle and being positioned front and center in entertainment. But how far has it come and how far does it still have to go? A dynamic group of creators and expert commentators who have all had a hand in crafting powerful protagonists of color will discuss issues of representation and authenticity, writing from their experiences, the unique pressure put on diverse characters, and how audiences can best support these characters to usher in a whole new era of POC heroes. With Marc Bernardin (Genius), Shalisha Francis (Minority Report), Javier Grillo-Marxuach (The 100, The Middleman), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex) and Dr. Andrea Letamendi (The Arkham Sessions).
Friday March 25, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 502B
In 1977, science fiction was not a popular genre for films. But Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox needed to find a way to get people into theaters to see Star Wars (and, later, The Empire Strikes Back). Craig Miller, who spent three years at Lucasfilm as a publicist and producer working on those two films, shows slides and talks about how they got fans (and the rest of the world) to come see them.
Friday March 25, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 151
Face off with your favorite Rotten Tomatoes critics when they join editor-in-chief Matt Atchity and senior editor Grae Drake of Rotten Tomatoes, along with their editorial team. As Matt and Grae invite audience members to share movies and TV shows they love, hate, or love to hate, everyone in the room uses their "Personal Tomatometer Paddle" to dis/agree with the score.
Friday March 25, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
WonderCon will once again host the Comic Creator Connection, an event that puts writers and artists together to see whether they can find their creative counterparts. Here's how it works: in two 2-hour sessions—on Friday, March 25, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Sunday, March 27, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM—writers and artists can sit down and meet each other in a neutral environment. In 5-minute sessions, you can talk one-on-one with individual prospective collaborators about their ideas and skills. At the end of each 5-minute period, you will get up and move on to the next person. If you're interested in furthering the conversation, you place your contact info (name and e-mail address) on a supplied card for that prospective partner. (Please note: This isn't an ordinary WonderCon program. Preliminary sign-ups for the CCC take place online before WonderCon. Since we are registering creators in advance they will get priority seating. Any seats that are still open once the event starts will be given on a first come first serve basis. To check and see if space is still available, visit Room 150 about 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. Please note that space is limited and if you do not pre-register a seat may not be available if you choose to attend.) Complete details are available on the Comic Creator Connection page on our website.
Friday March 25, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 150
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Villains & Henchmen is an as-yet unpublished game created by Ravensdale Publishing, an aspiring independent game design/publishing company. One of the world's most nefarious and diabolical supervillains has been captured and imprisoned by meddling heroes. As fellow villains and loyal henchmen, it's your job to orchestrate an escape! In this comic book-themed cooperative board game for 1–4 players, you will acquire powers, battle heroes, and overcome obstacles to spring the supervillain from a maximum-security prison. To succeed, you must work together. Of course, as villainous lackeys, you're all trying to one-up each other so that you can claim the coveted title of "Most Dangerous Villain"!
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Andromeda Fight League or AFL, is a 2-player expandable game that combines the best elements of collectable card games and tactical board games, in conjunction with the concept of team drafting and management similar to Fantasy Sports. The rules are straightforward and easy to learn, but, similar to chess, the options and potential for depth of thought, strategy, and skill are endless depending on the player. The random elements built into AFL expand its replay ability, and the game has draft, setup, and battling phases, which add to the depth of the AFL experience.
HeroClix - Theme Team Constructed Tournament (No Entry Fee) Build a Golden Age 600-point Named Theme Team. Prizes: LEs from monthly prize kits.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
HeroClix Sanctioned Tournaments from The Realm Games & Comics and Majestix. The general HeroClix Gaming Policy and Tournament Rules will be posted onsite.
6:00 pm Registration, 7:00 pm Start Time Super Friday Night Magic, Sealed Deck (Entry Fee: $30) Players receive 3 packs of Battle for Zendikar and 3 packs of Oath of the Gatewatch and play in a Swiss-style sealed deck tournament. Prizes: First place gets a $150 gift certificate to SoCal Games and Comics, second place gets a $75 gift certificate to SoCal Games and Comics. Promotional foils will be handed out each round to the winners of that round.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Primoris by Tightrope Games LLC, demonstrations throughout the evening
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Primoris is a card game for 1 to 6 players. Primoris is unique in that the players, although competing against one another, must work together in order to ensure the Empire's survival. The Emperor of Ornax is dead. Absolute authority now lies within the Conclave of Councilors. You are one such person. It is a game of intrigue, betrayal and brutal balance. Player choice and interaction was stressed in the design of the game; every game is winnable, but conversely, every game can be squandered away with poor choices and lack of teamwork.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Relic Worlds is a miniatures game where players take a faction from the Relic Worlds universe and fight it out in ancient alien ruins while they locate powerful artifacts scattered on various planets.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Alderac Entertainment Group, or AEG, was formed in 1993 and is based in the city of Ontario, CA. Prior to getting into their current markets, AEG was involved in hobby gaming magazines, with their first product the magazine Shadis (winner of the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Origins Awards for Best Professional Gaming Magazine). Nightfall, an aggressive, head-to-head deckbuilding game, debuted in 2011. In 2012, AEG published a widely praised revision of Thunderstone known as Thunderstone Advance. New games include Flock, Dice City, Epic PVP: Fantasy, Smash Up: Munchkin, Smash Up: It's Your Fault! and Greedy Greedy Goblins.
Munchkin and Steve Jackson Dice Games Demonstrations
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Representatives from Steve Jackson Games will present free game play demos all day, every day! Steve Jackson's best-known games include GURPS, the Generic Universal Role Playing System; Munchkin, the irreverent game of dungeon crawling; and Chez Geek, the game of apartment life. Steve Jackson Games also publishes Pyramid magazine, which covers the best in gaming in all genres and from all publishers.
Shy misfit Sio Ogura, who prefers talking about tanks instead of girl gossip stuff, has as her only friend the popular, kindhearted Asao. Sio has had reoccurring dreams of ancient battle scenes, but her life abruptly changes when a school trip is interrupted by an attack by Evolutionary Invaders, hideous alien creatures bent on conquering the planet. While attempting to rescue Asao, Sio discovers that she's an E-Gene Holder, a historical figure's reincarnation who can summon special weaponry. Her weaponry is of the legendary warrior Oda Nobunaga.
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 17, 10:47AM The composers of some of the most impressive video games of our time will share words of wisdom about the dynamic and entertaining challenges involved in scoring them. Join Gordy Haab (Star Wars: Battlefront, Star Wars: The Old Republic, The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct), John Kaefer (Quantum Break), Bill Brown (Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, Captain America: Super Soldier, Lineage II), Christopher Drake (Injustice: Gods Among Us, Batman: Arkham Origins), Niels Bye Nielsen (Hitman, Ratchet & Clank Series), and Mick Gordon (Doom 4, Marvel Super Hero Squad, Killer Instinct 2013, Need for Speed: Shift/World/The Run) as they show you how music influences and defines your experience as a gamer. Come learn about the subtle details that go into making the sounds for some of your favorite video games. Moderated by Rahul Kohli (iZombie) and Jason Mewes (Clerks, Vigilante Diaries).
Friday March 25, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 152
With five acclaimed horror and sci-fi comic titles under their belt, American Gothic Press has big plans for 2016 and invites you to come along for the ride! Join Holly Interlandi (editor-in-chief), Tom Riordan (Killbox), and Nathan Gooden (Killbox) as they discuss upcoming titles such as Irwin Allen's Lost in Space: The Lost Adventures, Killbox, Jeremy Robinson's Island 731 adaptation, and several exciting announcements at their first ever WonderCon panel. Moderated by Cameron Hatheway (creative marketing manager).
Friday March 25, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Join mobile game publisher Kick9 for a behind-the-scenes look at Kick9's latest and upcoming games. Learn about what does and doesn't work in the mobile space, and have a chance to ask questions to this panel of mobile game industry veterans. Expect plenty of fun and some great prizes!
Friday March 25, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 502A
The Gastrea virus quickly spread as infected hosts gained new powers and abilities with each rapid mutation even while attacking, killing, and infecting multiple new hosts. Unable to fight such a pandemic, the remaining humans retreated into cities surrounded by giant monoliths made of Varanium, one of the few materials that can stop the Gastrea. Now mankind's last hope is the Cursed Children, infected young girls who have retained their humanity. Paired with a human partner, they alone have the strength to combat a Gastrea, but their power makes them feared and shunned by most humans.
Join hosts Cole Stratton and Vanessa Ragland and their special TBA panelists for a live version of the popular Nerdist network podcast, Pop My Culture. Named the #2 Best Comedy Podcast of the Moment by Rolling Stone, and on top lists byPaste magazine, IFC, and Mashable, Pop My Culture is a fun conversation on movies, music, television, and celebrity gossip.
Friday March 25, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Learn how to make props and weapons that are larger than life without breaking your back at conventions. Veteran prop builder Mike Syfritt of Mad Propps will demonstrate how to make an oversized Harley Quinn hammer that weighs less than 5 pounds. A finished Harley hammer will be given away to one lucky winner at the end of the panel, so make sure to stay to the end!
Friday March 25, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 411
UPDATED: Tue, Mar 22, 09:25AM It's prosecutin' time! The Thing will be put on trial by two funny comics fans, Alex Firer (Onion News Network) and Mike Levine (The Onion). Is his character dumb as rocks or the most fantastic? Honorable judges Jon Schnepp (The Death of Superman Lives) Jeff Loveness (Marvel's Groot), and Ify Nwadiwe (@midnight) preside over WonderCourt! Which characters will appear as "surprise witnesses?" WonderCon's geek comedy courtroom is now in session with Baliff Joan Ford (Funny or Die). Presented by comedy press The Devastator.
Friday March 25, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Join cast members Dominic Cooper (Agent Carter) and Ruth Negga (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), and showrunner Sam Catlin (Breaking Bad). Based on the popular, cult comic book franchise of the same name, the highly anticipated series is a supernatural, twisted, and darkly comedic drama that follows a West Texas preacher named Jesse Custer (Cooper), who is inhabited by a mysterious entity that causes him to develop a highly unusual power. Jesse, his badass ex-girlfriend Tulip (Negga) and an Irish vagabond named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun) come together; and when they do, they are thrust into a crazy world populated by a cast of characters from Heaven, Hell, and everywhere in between.
Friday March 25, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 408AB
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: Zombicide: Black Plague, B-Sieged and The Grizzled Demonstrations
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
B-Sieged -- B-Sieged: Sons of the Abyss is a fully-cooperative, castle defense board game that combines exciting combat action with classic resource management. In this thrilling, defensive battle, 1 to 6 players control the mighty Heroes of Modhelm, who must fight back the encroaching Abyssal hordes and endure until salvation arrives! But that salvation will only come if you can protect the Messenger who was tasked with escaping the siege to retrieve an ancient magic artifact that will break the enemy forces. Survive the onslaught until the Messenger returns, and the Citadel will be saved!
The Grizzled -- The Grizzled is a fast-paced, fully cooperative card game for 2 to 5 players that takes place in the trenches of World War I. Already a best seller in Europe, The Grizzled is an elegant game of avoiding threats and leading a team and is regarded as one of the finest cooperative games ever made. Featuring beautiful art by French artist, Tignous, The Grizzled's outstanding art is the perfect complement to its message of peace and enduring friendship.
Zombicide: Black Plague -- Zombicide: Black Plague is a standalone cooperative board game for 1 to 6 players that brings the relentless zombie-killing action of Zombicide into a brand new fantasy setting! Players control a party of survivors as they fight to rid the land of an invasion of zombies controlled by the game itself. Survivors find weapons, learn spells, battle zombies, and gain experience. The more experience they get, the more powerful they become, but the more zombies rise to face them!
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: Arcadia Quest adventure (2-8 players -- 2 games set up, minimum 2 players, maximum 4 players each board)
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Arcadia Quest -- Arcadia Quest is an exciting adventure board game for 2 to 4 players. Each player controls a guild of three heroes, competing to be the liberators of the city of Arcadia and, more importantly, to become the richest and most powerful guild in the land! Arcadia Quest combines PvE and PvP gameplay, as players battle not only the monsters that populate the board but also the heroes controlled by other players. The monsters react to the players' actions, so there is no need for one player to be stuck with the role of “game master”; everybody gets to play as heroes.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Representatives from Steve Jackson Games will present free game play demos all day, every day! Steve Jackson's best-known games include GURPS, the Generic Universal Role Playing System; Munchkin, the irreverent game of dungeon crawling; and Chez Geek, the game of apartment life. Steve Jackson Games also publishes Pyramid magazine, which covers the best in gaming in all genres and from all publishers.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Politics is a fast & furious card game for 2–9 players. It's easy to learn and takes 20–45 minutes to play. Players compete in an election across all 50 states, trying to win the presidency of the United States. Each player acts as a candidate representing a political position (Socialist, Libertarian, Minority Candidate, etc.). Each candidate has particular advantages and disadvantages in 8 areas of influence (Science/Education, Health Care, Environment, Minority/Women's Issues, Economy/Taxes, Crime/Guns, Military, Religion), and also a bonus special ability, which they can use during the game. When you compete for votes in a region, you can bolster your candidate's abilities by spending cash (influence) and playing action cards. Action cards allow you to give yourself bonuses or your opponents penalties (by implicating them in scandals). Have you got what it takes to be the leader of the free world?
Long ago, a valiant Band of Heroes using Ars Magus, a potent combo of magic and technology, defeated an insidious black beast endangering humanity. Ragna Bloodedge, a famous rogue outlaw, armed with the mighty Azure Grimore, now seeks to wreak havoc upon the Librarium, a clandestine organization that governs Ars Magus. Ragna soon becomes the target of bounty hunters, vigilantes, scientists, vampires, and Librarium foot soldiers, but he's unaware how closely his fate is tied to the world's future.
After a mysterious light transports Oda Nobunaga and other warrior girls from a parallel world to Earth, they find themselves stranded in a strange land full of technological gadgetry. They must adapt to survive, and some of them are finding it easier than others. But unlike the other girls who are slowly deciding to stay, Nobunaga wants to return to her world. Her only key to doing this is by collecting the "Secret Treasures" that all of the girls possess.
Iconic weird tale author and poet Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) often wrote about monstrous entities that were "unnamable" or "indescribable," his most famous being Great Cthulhu. Yet in the 79 years since his death, thousands of creative artists have used Lovecraft's creations for their own strange and nightmarish visions across all mediums of human expression. Join this panel for a look into the process of bringing the words of Lovecraft to life in the 21st century. Featuring exclusive sneak peeks at the upcoming Mountains of Madness animated webseries, the animated feature film adaptation of the graphic novelHoward Lovecraft & the Frozen Kingdom and more! Featuring Cody Goodfellow (author,The Rapture of the Deep & Other Lovecraftian Tales), Leslie Klinger (New Annotated HPL), Paul Komoda (creature design, The Thing 2011), Kevin McTurk (director, The Mill at Calder's End, creature effects artist), Sean O'Reilly (writer/director, Howard Lovecraft & the Frozen Kingdom animated feature), and Pete Von Sholly (artist, Lovecraft Illustrated vols. 1-6; storyboard artist, The Mist). Moderated by Aaron Vanek (founder, San Pedro H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival).
Friday March 25, 2016 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Chris Castagnetto (DJ Helsing) is proud to be hosting the Official Gaia Online Panel. This is your chance to meet the Gaia staff, get your burning questions answered, and take a sneak peek at some of the great stuff Gaia Interactive has planned for 2016. Expect plenty of fun and some great prizes.
Friday March 25, 2016 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 502A
All Tatsumi wanted when he went to the capital was to make money to help his village. After he is rescued from a horrible fate by the assassins known as Night Raid, he is thrust into the middle of a bloody revolution between Prime Minister Honest (using his secret police, elite assassin squad, and the Empire’s armies) and Night Raid and a handful of rebels desperate to overthrow the brutal corrupt regime of Honest's puppet emperor. Wanting to help innocent people against this ruthless regime, Tatsumi joins Night Raid.
Alison Haislip and Alex Albrecht sit down for a Half Hour Happy Hour. Drinks and conversation will cover stories from around the world, as well as close to home.
Friday March 25, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Dice City, Epic PvP: Fantasy and Flock Demonstrations by AEG Games
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Alderac Entertainment Group, or AEG, was formed in 1993 and is based in the city of Ontario, CA. Prior to getting into their current markets, AEG was involved in hobby gaming magazines, with their first product the magazine Shadis (winner of the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Origins Awards for Best Professional Gaming Magazine). Nightfall, an aggressive, head-to-head deckbuilding game, debuted in 2011. In 2012, AEG published a widely praised revision of Thunderstone known as Thunderstone Advance. New games include Flock, Dice City, Epic PVP: Fantasy, Smash Up: Munchkin, Smash Up: It's Your Fault! and Greedy Greedy Goblins.
High school student Furuya is totally obsessed with zombies and even has a bizarre dream of having a zombie girlfriend. After his beloved pet cat is killed, he decides to make a potion mentioned in a strange book to reanimate it. Furuya accidently encounters Rea, a pretty girl who is miserable due to her creepy domineering father, and they slowly become good friends as she finds happiness with him. But they are unaware of the fate they will soon share.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Villains & Henchmen is an as-yet unpublished game created by Ravensdale Publishing, an aspiring independent game design/publishing company. One of the world's most nefarious and diabolical supervillains has been captured and imprisoned by meddling heroes. As fellow villains and loyal henchmen, it's your job to orchestrate an escape! In this comic book-themed cooperative board game for 1–4 players, you will acquire powers, battle heroes, and overcome obstacles to spring the supervillain from a maximum-security prison. To succeed, you must work together. Of course, as villainous lackeys, you're all trying to one-up each other so that you can claim the coveted title of "Most Dangerous Villain"!
At Areisha Academy prospective students learn how to form contracts with Spirits and must be pure, chaste, of superior lineage, and female, as the Demon King was the only man to make a Spirit contract. Shortly after Kamito Kazehaya (who is male and is going to the Academy at the Headmistress's request) encounters Claire Rouge, a student there, he protects her from an uncontrollable Spirit, which he somehow makes a contract with. His enrollment and Spirit contract create chaos, confusion, and even misunderstandings with the female students.
Due to some mature themes/content, no one under 18 will be allowed into the Anime rooms after 10:00 PM unless accompanied by a parent or adult legal guardian.
Unlike the other pretty girls at Hanzo Academy, Asuka, Ikaruga, Katsuragi, Yagyu, and Hibari are secretly studying the ancient marital art of Ninjutsu. While other students are doing homework, Asuka and the rest are pushing themselves to the breaking point, perfecting their ninja forms. It's just constant brutal sparring sessions for them until a devious rival clan of female ninjas ambush the five girls for a secret purpose, and to test their ninja abilities.
Due to some mature themes/content, no one under 18 will be allowed into the Anime rooms after 10:00 PM unless accompanied by a parent or adult legal guardian.
At Ansullivar Dragonar Academy, Ash Blake is considered a nuisance and problem child by his fellow students. Ash has the sacred star brand, marking him as a future master of dragons, but he still lacks a dragon companion. Also his hot temper makes it somewhat difficult for him to play the part of the hero. When his dragon finally awakens, he's partnered with a fierce, fire-breathing, cute girl, whose human form isn't the only surprise-she's also determined to be Ash's master.
Due to some mature themes/content, no one under 18 will be allowed into the Anime rooms after 10:00 PM unless accompanied by a parent or adult legal guardian.
Since depressed people exist throughout our world, the Juden-Chans, shapely ladies from a parallel world, use their special powers to help charge up the mentally dejected and earn a living as well. Plug, despite wearing her stealth suit while performing her job, painfully discovers that unlike other humans the teenage boy Sento can actually see her, since he uses a baseball bat on Plug whenever she startles or irritates him, which her co-coworker Aresta also painfully learns.
Due to some mature themes/content, no one under 18 will be allowed into the Anime rooms after 10:00 PM unless accompanied by a parent or adult legal guardian.
In an alternate 19th-century world, Japan is isolated from the outside world as steam-powered robots repel any invaders, but it is divided by feudal factions. Feisty Keiichiro Tokugawa dreams of changing this by unifying Japan, as only he can operate the legendary giant robot Susanno, which also requires a female co-pilot in tight quarters to activate its full powers. Unfortunately a curse causes Keiichiro to break out into hives if a girl—even one he trusts—touches him.
Marvel and ABC are proud to announce an exclusive autograph signing with the cast and producers of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Please visit West Hall A on Saturday morning for details. The signing will be later in the day on Saturday. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Saturday March 26, 2016 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
West Hall A
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is thrilled to announce a special autograph signing by Jason O’Mara (Batman), Jerry O’Connell (Superman), Christopher Gorham (Flash), Stuart Allan (Robin), Jake T. Austin (Blue Beetle), Brandon Soo Hoo (Beast Boy), Kari Wahlgren (Starfire), James Tucker (Producer), Sam Liu (director), Phil Bourassa (character designer), Bryan Q. Miller (screenwriter) and a few possible other guests on a WonderCon exclusive collectible poster for their upcoming release JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. TEEN TITANS. Please visit West Hall A on Saturday morning for details. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Saturday March 26, 2016 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
West Hall A
BBC AMERICA is excited to announce a special autograph signing with the men of Orphan Black -Jordan Gavaris, Kristian Bruun and Kevin Hanchard ahead of the highly-anticipated new season. Please visit West Hall A on Saturday morning for details. Signing will be at a later time on Saturday evening. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Saturday March 26, 2016 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
West Hall A
DreamWorks Animation is excited to announce a special autograph signing for the new Netflix Original Series Voltron: Legendary Defender featuring Executive Producer Joaquim Dos Santos and Co-Executive Producer Lauren Montgomery. The showrunners will be signing a WonderCon exclusive Voltron lithopgraph. Please visit West Hall A on Saturday morning for details.
Saturday March 26, 2016 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
West Hall A
Twentieth Century Fox Television is thrilled to announce a special autograph signing by the star-studded cast of WAYWARD PINES, including Djimon Hounsou, Donald De Line (executive producer), Ashwin Rajan (executive producer) and Blake Crouch (executive producer/ author). Please visit West Hall A on Saturday morning for more details. The signing will be later in the day. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Saturday March 26, 2016 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
West Hall A
Which side of the convention table do you want to be on: fan or professional? And what's keeping you from getting there? What's holding you back? How bad do you really want it? If you're having trouble starting or finishing your creative projects, then you need to attend this fun and informative workshop, designed specifically for the WonderCon crowd. Douglas Neff (Epic Win! The Geek's Guide to the Journey from Fan to Creator)will give you simple and proven techniques for setting, working on, and achieving your goals. Whether you want to write your first novel, draw your own comic, or shoot your independent film, this is the how-to panel you don't want to miss. You'll walk away from this workshop with the energy and tools you need to bring your dream to life.
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 515A
Ted Minette (10-year LARPer, writer/actor) will cover plot writing and character development. David Pulcifer (22-year LARPer) will discuss game design and plot writing. Kya Harris (avid LARPer, actress/artist) will speak to the art in LARP. Ben Jurek (11-year LARPer) will discuss weapon construction and foam combat. Lori Dansie (first-year LARPer, medical professional) will review the therapeutic aspects of LARP. Q&A session moderated by Tony Estrada (LARP enthusiast).
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 502B
Break out the Hawaiian shirts because Warner Archive Collection is throwing a party to celebrate Robby the Robot's 60 years of service. Join Warner Archive podcast hosts Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti, alongside noted robot aficionados, to celebrate the multi-decade career of this cybernetic cinema icon par exellence. Starting with the (not coincidentally) 60th anniversary of the landmark science fiction film, Forbidden Planet, fans will follow the voyage through Robby's storied career on both the big and small screens. And be prepared for some special messages from suprise mechanical guests.
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 408AB
Do you have dreams of writing for kids TV animation? This panel of veteran story editors and head writers will reveal what you need to know to break into the business, and stay in. Topics include creating appropriate writing samples, landing a first gig, meeting deadlines, and keeping your story editor happy. Moderator Neo Edmund (RedRidingWerewolfHuntress, KaijudoClashoftheDuelMasters) is joined by panelists Steven Melching (StarWarsRebels, TransformersPrime), Andrew Robinson (senior writer for Blizzard Entertainment, KaijudoClashoftheDuelMasters), Jim Krieg (GreenLantern: TheAnimatedSeries, Spooksville), and Charlotte Fullerton (Ben10Omniverse, MyLittlePonyFriendship IsMagic).
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 151
Ghostbusters: the Board Game and Adventure Time: Card Wars Demonstrations
Cryptozoic Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of original and licensed board games, card games, comics, and trading cards, including the DC Comics Deck-Building Game, The Walking Dead Board Game, Adventure Time: Cards Wars, The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game, and The Lookouts comic book. Following a philosophy and core principle of "Fans First," the dedicated gamers and fans of the Cryptozoic Entertainment team are focused on producing fun and amazing products along with epic events that bring all gaming fans together as part of the Cryptozoic community.
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: Blood Rage, Dogs of War, and Arcadia Quest Demonstrations
Arcadia Quest -- Arcadia Quest is an exciting adventure board game for 2 to 4 players. Each player controls a guild of three heroes, competing to be the liberators of the city of Arcadia and, more importantly, to become the richest and most powerful guild in the land! Arcadia Quest combines PvE and PvP gameplay, as players battle not only the monsters that populate the board but also the heroes controlled by other players. The monsters react to the players' actions, so there is no need for one player to be stuck with the role of “game master”; everybody gets to play as heroes.
Blood Rage -- Blood Rage is a Viking board game created by acclaimed game designer Eric M. Lang. In this fast-paced yet highly strategic game, 2 to 4 players take control of Viking clans, invading, pillaging, and battling in a quest to gain as much glory as possible before Ragnarok finally consumes the land! The game’s striking visuals are a combination of Adrian Smith’s highly evocative artwork and Mike McVey’s amazingly detailed miniatures.
Dogs of War -- Dogs of War is an elegant game set in a steampunk-influenced renaissance universe. Noble houses engage each other in a series of fierce battles, and it is up to the players and the Dogs of War they control to deploy their private armies in support of whatever house they wish to favor. Clockwork knights and imposing war machines shift the tides of war as they enter the battlefields, but the interest of their Dog of War captains actually lies in the rewards offered by each noble house to its supporters.
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: Rum N Bones (2-12 Players -- 2 boards set up, minimum 2 players, maximum 6 per board)
Rum N Bones -- Rum & Bones is a miniatures board game where 2 to 6 players control fantastic pirate crews engaged in fierce combat. Inspired by MOBA style video games, Rum & Bones' gameplay is deep, fast-paced, and highly strategic. The game pits two pirate factions against each other. With their ships locked in combat, the crew and heroes attempt to board the enemy ship to disable it.
Conspiracy and Overlords of Infamy Kickstarter exclusive, Looney Labs, King of Tokyo, and King of New York Demonstrations all day
Fluxx (Looney Labs) -- It all begins with one basic rule: Draw one card, play one card. You start with a hand of three cards, add the card you drew to your hand, and then choose one card to play, following the directions written on your chosen card. As cards are drawn and played from the deck, the rules of the game change—from how many cards are drawn or played or even how many cards you can hold at the end of your turn.
Epic PvP: Fantasy, Dice City, Greedy Greedy Goblins, Doomtown: Reloaded and Smash Up Demonstrations all day
Alderac Entertainment Group, or AEG, was formed in 1993 and is based in the city of Ontario, CA. Prior to getting into their current markets, AEG was involved in hobby gaming magazines, with their first product the magazine Shadis (winner of the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Origins Awards for Best Professional Gaming Magazine). Nightfall, an aggressive, head-to-head deckbuilding game, debuted in 2011. In 2012, AEG published a widely praised revision of Thunderstone known as Thunderstone Advance. New games include Flock, Dice City, Epic PVP: Fantasy, Smash Up: Munchkin, Smash Up: It's Your Fault! and Greedy Greedy Goblins.
Atlas Games: Gloom and Murder of Crows Demonstrations all day
Gloom -- In the Gloom card game, you assume control of the fate of an eccentric family of misfits and misanthropes. The goal of the game is sad, but simple: You want your characters to suffer the greatest tragedies possible before passing on to the well-deserved respite of death. You'll play horrible mishaps like Pursued by Poodles or Mauled by a Manatee on your own characters to lower their Self-Worth scores, while trying to cheer your opponents' characters with marriages and other happy occasions that pile on positive points. The player with the lowest total Family Value wins.
Murder of Crows -- Uncover a murder most foul by revealing six story elements that together describe the deadly deed and spell the word MURDER. But take care that your opponents can't do the same -- take their letters, counter their actions, or call on a waiting Crow to influence the murder before they do! At any moment a well-played card can shift the balance and seal someone's fate.
Cardfight Vanguard Trial League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random trial deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most number of wins gets a special prize.
Force of Will Intro Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random intro deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most wins gets a special prize.
Pokémon Intro Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day. Players receive a random Intro deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most wins gets a special prize.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Red Dragon Inn (Slugfest Games) -- You and your friends are a party of heroic fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you're back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. You and your adventuring companions will spend the night drinking, gambling, and roughhousing. The last person who is both sober enough to remain conscious and shrewd enough to hold on to his Gold Coins wins the game.
Representatives from Steve Jackson Games will present free game play demos all day, every day! Steve Jackson's best-known games include GURPS, the Generic Universal Role Playing System; Munchkin, the irreverent game of dungeon crawling; and Chez Geek, the game of apartment life. Steve Jackson Games also publishes Pyramid magazine, which covers the best in gaming in all genres and from all publishers.
Ravensdale Publishing's Villains & Henchmen Demonstrations all day
Villains & Henchmen is an as-yet unpublished game created by Ravensdale Publishing, an aspiring independent game design/publishing company. One of the world's most nefarious and diabolical supervillains has been captured and imprisoned by meddling heroes. As fellow villains and loyal henchmen, it's your job to orchestrate an escape! In this comic book-themed cooperative board game for 1–4 players, you will acquire powers, battle heroes, and overcome obstacles to spring the supervillain from a maximum-security prison. To succeed, you must work together. Of course, as villainous lackeys, you're all trying to one-up each other so that you can claim the coveted title of "Most Dangerous Villain"!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Structure Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random Structure deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most wins gets a special prize.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
After transferring from a school in bustling Tokyo to a quiet countryside village's tiny school, Hotaru Ichijo experiences culture shock. There are only three other girls in the school and none of them are in the same grade as her. But adjusting isn't too hard for Hotaru, thanks to first-grader Renge and the Koshigaya sisters, seventh-grader Natsumi and eighth-grader Komari. Also something about the laid-back lifestyle here helps to make her feel right at ease.
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
Room 503
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 10, 02:26PM Explore what has made the Harry Potter series a global phenomenon such as the meaning behind the books, Harry Potter in the classroom, life lessons, magical beasts, etc. Additionally, panelists will also cover the different areas of fandom still going strong since the end of the series such as events, theme parks, travel to filming locations, merchandise, etc. During the panel, we will also speculate where the fandom is going with the upcoming release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on November 18th starring Eddie Redmayne which was written by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and takes place in the Wizarding World. Panelists include Dr. Melissa D. Aaron (Professor of English and Foreign Languages at Cal Poly Pomona), Di Valentine (Esquire), Kelly King (educator, California Credential - Secondary English & Drama), Jenny Mendoza (graphic designer & illustrator), Jessica Zipay (administrative support specialist) and moderated by Adrienne Alwag (multicultural & niche marketing expert). All of the women featured on the panel are members of The Los Angeles Dumbledore’s Army, the 2nd largest Harry Potter fan group in the world since 2008 who produces the annual Harry Potter Roller Skating Night.
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 152
Jessica Chobot and the rest of the Nerdist News gang bring you the latest in movie, TV, comic book, gaming, and tech news. See how the magic happens behind the scenes, catch some surprise special guests, and join the conversation with a Q&A.
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 515B
It's one of the most popular panels at Comic-Con each year, but it was born years ago at WonderCon! Three cartoonists! Lots of paper and sharpies and silly ideas! Watch the battle of wits and markers as amazing cartoons are created right before your eyes by Sergio Aragonés (MAD magazine, Groo the Wanderer), Kyle Baker (Why I Hate Saturn, The Bakers), and Scott Shaw! (The Simpsons, The Flintstones). Your moderator Mark Evanier throws the challenges at them, many suggested by the audience. So maybe you'd like to be part of that audience.
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 403AB
Jim Sullos (president) and Cathy Wilbanks (archivist) discuss the upcoming releases, featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs's famous literary heroes, including Warner Bros.' big-screen feature The Legend of Tarzan (2016), the animated Netflix Original Series Tarzan and Jane (2016), and comics, novels, role-playing games, and more based on Tarzan of the Apes, John Carter of Mars, Carson of Venus, Pellucidar, and The Land That Time Forgot. Moderated by Scott Tracy Griffin, author of Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration and the forthcoming Tarzan on Film.
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 502A
Are you looking to submit to The Her Universe Fashion Show? Or just want to get into the business of geek fashion? Come and share your portfolio with industry professionals from Her Universe and Hot Topic. Get tips and advice on how to best prepare your fashion portfolio!
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 150
Edgar C. Samar (Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines) looks into the implications of monstrous appearances of female antagonists in Philippine comics artist Mars Ravelo's Darna and Dyesebel to locate the contributions of these imagined monstrosities to the imagination of what it means to be truly human. Tiffany Babb examines how Loki, in combining the characteristics of the trickster and the stereotypes of the comic book villain, addresses the repetitive and circular trap of the superhero genre narrative, which must both always change and never change. Deanna Rodriguez (Texas State University) investigates how comics provide a platform for Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie to explore fandom, celebrity culture, and the myth of the devil with the character of Lucifer in The Wicked + The Divine.
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 411
Shimajiro and the Mother Tree • >Isamu Hirabayashi Meant to be a child's first movie experience, Shimajiro and the Mother Tree combines sing-alongs, puppet animation, and traditional anime. (A) (Japan)
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 518
Anywhere Sora goes she takes her sketchbook, as the world is full of mysterious and beautiful things and Sora doesn't want to miss a single one. She knows that the best way to capture each moment is by watching and learning, then drawing and sketching. But Sora, who's full of wonder, is extremely shy and doesn't have many friends expect for her fellow Art Club classmates (who may seem to be slightly crazy), but each adds bright colors to Sora's world.
Saturday March 26, 2016 10:55am - 11:20am PDT
Room 503
Adam Greenfield (head of audio and podcasts) and his panel of guests will discuss the initiatives and programs set forth by Making Comics Worldwide, designed to assist comic creators of all ages as they begin their journey of comic creation. Panelists include Patrick Yurick (enigmatic leader), Kevin Cullen (editor-in-chief), and Kay Flewelling (education guru). The panel will also feature Graphic Novel Project student presenters Lynnee Lampton,Carlos Martinez,Bianca Mouet,Miguel Perez, and Kristina Springer (High Tech High Chula Vista).
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Centuries of mythology inform speculative fiction storytelling; how do authors pick and choose what they incorporate and what they alter? Classic heroes and heroines, deities, and sea creatures and monsters (terrestrial and extra) play roles in the works of Rachel Marks (Dark Cycle series), Randy Henderson (Arcana Familia series), Judd Winick (HILO series), Tobie Easton (Mer Chronicles series), and Kathryn Rose (Metal & Lace series). Moderated by Maryelizabeth Yturralde of Mysterious Galaxy.
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 151
The Last Ship returns to WonderCon for a first look at the upcoming season and a panel with producers and cast including Adam Baldwin, Bridget Regan, Travis Van Winkle, Marissa Neitling and Jocko Sims. Following the epic season two cliffhanger, the highly anticipated third season finds the crew of the Nathan James shifting their attention to Asia after President Michener hears rumblings that the Chinese leader, President Peng, has been hoarding the "Scott cure" instead of distributing it to the people in the region. Michener sends Chandler to a global summit to investigate this allegation, as well as rumors of a possible mutation of the original virus that has caused a fresh outbreak in Japan. If the mutation has occurred, and Asia has not been protected, the consequences for the world are dire. And with Rachel Scott shot in the season 2 finale and her fate as yet unknown, hope is in low supply. Panel attendees will be treated to never-before-seen footage and a revealing discussion led by TV Guide's Rob Moynihan. All new episodes of The Last Ship air on TNT this summer.
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
Tolkien fandom existed before Peter Jackson's LOTR and Hobbit films, and will remain long after; but what now? Are they still vital in the digital age, or will they fall to the fringes? A brief (and exciting) look at its history and what is next for fans of the man who laid the foundation for so much else in popular culture, including most everything at WonderCon. After $6 billion in box office revenue, is Hollywood done with Middle-earth? Audio, visuals, facts, and opinions from the staff of TORn, followed by a Q&A.
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 502B
HeroClix - Age of Ultron Sealed (Entry Fee: $20 for two boosters) Build a 400-point team with two Age of Ultron boosters. Prizes: LEs from monthly prize kits and additional Age of Ultron boosters.
HeroClix Sanctioned Tournaments from The Realm Games & Comics and Majestix. The general HeroClix Gaming Policy and Tournament Rules will be posted onsite.
After Sakura accidently released the magical cards stored inside a strange book, the mysterious guardian Kerberos tasks her with collecting all of these magical cards as a Cardcaptor. In her monumental task of collecting all the cards, while still trying to live the life of a normal fourth-grader, Sakura must sometimes rely upon her family and friends...especially her best female friend Tomoyo, who accidently discovered Sakura's secret identity and secretly videotapes Sakura's exploits of capturing the escaped cards.
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:20am - 11:45am PDT
Room 503
A good fight scene can make a comic, but drawing action is not an easy task. Find out how WonderCon special guests Russell Dauterman (Thor), Joe Quinones (Black Canary and Zatana), Paolo Rivera (Daredevil), and Annie Wu (Black Canary) get in on the action. Moderated by Alex Sinclair (Justice League).
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 152
The Turtles are back! Spend some time with the mutated minds making Nickelodeon's hit animated TV series, now in its fourth season. The panel features executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman as they provide sneak peeks into season 4 and discuss the epic and bizarre adventures in store for the Turtles. Fans will also get an exclusive look at an upcoming new episode "Trans-Dimensional Turtles," in which the Turtles collide with their '80s counterparts. Watch the episode for very special cameos! Also on hand will be the extraordinary and talented voice actors of TMNT.
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
With her live-action debut in Batman v. Superman, Wonder Woman is arguably the most popular female superhero. Jessica Tseang (Little Geek Girls/The Comic Book Girl) leads a spirited discussion with Steven L. Sears (executive producer, writer Xena: Warrior Princess), Lisa Klink ( Star Trek Voyager, Roswell), Barbra Dillon (managing editor of Fanboy Comics), Eric Diaz (writer for Nerdist, Topless Robot), and Michael Fitzgerald Troy (Going Gaga!, Adele #1, Prism Comics) on the complexity of bringing the perfect portrayal of Diana Prince to live action.
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 502A
Founded by Marc Silvestri in 1992, Top Cow Productions soon made its name as the publisher of hit comics like Witchblade, The Darkness, and Cyberforce. The series stood the test of time, spawning a whole multimedia empire. Sit down with Silvestri, Matt Hawkins (COO of Top Cow Productions) and Bryan Hill (story editor) for an exclusive look at where Top Cow has been and where it's going next.
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Unlike big cities, a small town like Nagarekawa doesn't have the resources needed to draw in tourists. But it has Nanako, whose dream of becoming an idol singer is realized when she and her fellow classmate Yukari are recruited by her uncle, who is on the city council, to become local idols. It's not a glamorous lifestyle, but it's a way to help her town and neighbors while doing something she cares about. Nanako and Yukari soon become good friends and have fun as they become Locodols.
Saturday March 26, 2016 11:45am - 12:10pm PDT
Room 503
UPDATED: Tue, Mar 22, 06:30PM THE CONJURING 2 Director James Wan brings this supernatural thriller to the screen with another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits. Join director James Wan as he debuts footage from his upcoming Supernatural Thriller.
LIGHTS OUT From producer James Wan (TheConjuring) comes a tale of an unknown terror that lurks in the dark. When Rebecca left home, she thought she left her childhood fears behind. Growing up, she was never really sure of what was and wasn’t real when the lights went out…and now her little brother, Martin, is experiencing the same unexplained and terrifying events that had once tested her sanity and threatened her safety. A frightening entity with a mysterious attachment to their mother, Sophie, has reemerged. But this time, as Rebecca gets closer to unlocking the truth, there is no denying that all their lives are in danger…once the lights go out. Join filmmakers David F. Sandberg and Lawrence Grey along with cast members Maria Bello and Charlotta Losten as they debut footage from the their upcoming horror film.
Emmy-nominated and Eisner Award-winning artist/author Bill Sienkiewicz joins WonderCon this year as a special guest. Bring your questions and notepads, as he covers anything and everything from innovative multimedia techniques, both analog and digital from his work in comic books, film, television, gaming, animation, music, and more!
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 151
New York Times bestselling novelist Scott Sigler (The Generations trilogy) interviews bestseller and WonderCon special guest Peter Clines (the Ex-Heroes series) in a talk about superheroes, superpowers, books, Hollywood, and H. P. Lovecraft. Join Peter and Scott for the one-on-one interview and a Q&A session.
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 515A
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 17, 01:02PM Join star Jason Patric (Rush, Sleepers) and Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, Amistad) and executive producers M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, The Visit), Donald De Line (Green Lantern, The Italian Job), Ashwin Rajan (Devil, The Visit), and international bestselling author/executive producer Blake Crouch, for a sneak peek at the second chapter of this psychological thriller events series. Season two picks up with the residents of Wayward Pines battling against the iron-fisted rule of the First Generation. Jason Patric portrays Dr. Theo Yedlin, a new resident of Wayward Pines, who awakens from suspended animation and finds himself in the middle of this rebellion as he tries to understand what Wayward Pines really is and help preserve the endangered human race. Hounsou portrays CJ Mitchum, an original resident and a historian for the town with extensive knowledge of its complex origins, and the one person who can provide a unique bridge between the current world of Wayward Pines and the previous world that humans inhabited. Produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television, Wayward Pines returns to FOX this summer. Screening to be followed by a panel discussion and fan Q&A.
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
Ashly Burch (writer/director), Cherish Chen (creative producer), Lauren Haroutunian (cinematographer), and Kaitlyn Yang (VFX supervisor) discuss breaking into the traditionally male-dominated fields of film production. The panel will include a Q&A session moderated by entertainment publicist Brittany Sandler.
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Space Goat's international Comic Art Talent Search comes to Los Angeles. Space Goat is the comic industry's premier talent agency and production studio, whose clients get jobs at Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, IDW, BOOM! Studios, and other top-quality publishers. Space Goat wants to see professional quality comic book story pages in pencil, pencil & ink or color. They are not interested in a portfolio full of pin-up art. Space Goat wants to see professionals and talented artists ready to be professionals.
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 150
WonderCon and Comics Arts Conference special guest Jeremy Love (Bayou) is an award-winning writer, illustrator, and animator. His critically acclaimed, Eisner-nominated, serialized graphic novel Bayou has been used as curriculum at various high schools and colleges including the University of South Carolina and Dartmouth College. It was also selected by the American Library Association as a Great Graphic Novel for teens. Other projects include Blackest Nightmare for DC Comics, Fierce and Shadow Rock for Dark Horse Comics as a writer and GI Joe, Fraggle Rock for Archaia, and Midnight Mover for Oni as an artist. Love is currently hard at work completing Bayou as well as a new miniseries from Dark Horse, The Black Lotus.Peter Coogan (Washington University at St. Louis) moderates.
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 411
Magic Level-UP! Sealed (Entry Fee: $25.00) Players play in the popular Level-UP! format. Each player starts with a random 30-card half deck and levels it up each round with a booster pack. First place is a booster box of Oath of the Gatewatch.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Andromeda Fight League or AFL, is a 2-player expandable game that combines the best elements of collectable card games and tactical board games, in conjunction with the concept of team drafting and management similar to Fantasy Sports. The rules are straightforward and easy to learn, but, similar to chess, the options and potential for depth of thought, strategy, and skill are endless depending on the player. The random elements built into AFL expand its replay ability, and the game has draft, setup, and battling phases, which add to the depth of the AFL experience.
Magic Commander Elimination 5-Man Pods, 4–6 players (Entry Fee: $5.00) Competition will run all day. Prizes: Defeat a player, win a booster. Last player alive wins an additional booster.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Magic Intro Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random Intro deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day, the player with the most number of wins gets a special prize.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Primoris by Tightrope Games LLC, demonstrations throughout the day
Primoris is a card game for 1 to 6 players. Primoris is unique in that the players, although competing against one another, must work together in order to ensure the Empire's survival. The Emperor of Ornax is dead. Absolute authority now lies within the Conclave of Councilors. You are one such person. It is a game of intrigue, betrayal and brutal balance. Player choice and interaction was stressed in the design of the game; every game is winnable, but conversely, every game can be squandered away with poor choices and lack of teamwork.
Sweet and shy middle-school girl Inari has a huge crush on Tanabashi, but every time she tries to tell him her feelings, things keep getting worse. One day after Inari saves an injured fox, the fox turns out to be the familiar of Uka, a pretty goddess, who as thanks grants Inari the power to shape-shift, which Inari uses in an attempt to win over Tanbabashi. Unfortunately, this power causes misunderstandings and the spirit world also isn't pleased about Inari's divine powers.
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:10pm - 12:35pm PDT
Room 503
Rachel Marks (Dark Cycle series), Randy Henderson (Arcana Familia series), Judd Winick (HILO series), Tobie Easton (Mer Chronicles), and Kathryn Rose (Metal & Lace series)
The Big-Headed Boy • Nelson Fernandes A big-headed boy learns to make his way in the world. (A) (Portugal)
The Worm • Alex Rafael Rose Why is there a worm on your arm? (A) (U.S.)
Arctic Adventure • Reed McFeeley Two penguin friends cross a dangerous ice floe. (A) (USA)
The Adventures of Bugsy McKay • Jessica Hokanson A cat and bunny detective duo must figure out why all the cute animals are disappearing in their town. (A) (USA)
Heads or Tails • Kate Eisenberg Sometimes you just take a chance on life and love. (A) (USA)
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:15pm - 1:45pm PDT
Room 518
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 18, 04:19PM In January, BOOM! Studios launched Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, a new comic series based on the hit '90s live-action children's TV series about a group of ordinary teenagers who morphed into superheroes to save the world from evil. Series writer Kyle Higgins and The Further Adventures of Bulk and Skull writer Steve Orlando talk with editor Dafna Pleban about the new series and the everlasting popularity of these "teenagers with attitude." Join Walter Jones (Mighty Morhpin Power Rangers, Zack/Black Ranger), series writer Kyle Higgins, editor Dafna Pleban and Saban's director of global consumer products Jason Bischoff in a discussion about the new series and the everlasting popularity of these “teenagers with attitude.”
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 152
Civil War 2, Jessica Jones, Powers TV and comic, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Guardians of the Galaxy. WonderCon special guestBendis has a ton going on and this spotlight panel will give exclusive first looks to a lot of the big goings on all spring and summer long.
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
WonderCon special guest Terry Moore (Rachel Rising, Echo, Strangers in Paradise) discusses the upcoming finale of Rachel Rising and fill you in on his new projects for 2016. Don't miss this opportunity to get all of your burning questions answered!
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 502A
You love the show, but have you read the comic? Invader Zim series creator (and control brain) Jhonen Vasquez and artists Dave Crosland and Aaron Alexovich will tell you all the secrets involved in the making of America's new favorite comic. ZIM demands that you attend this panel, learn more of his ongoing mission, and thereby bring glory to the Mighty Irken Empire!
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 515B
After making an animated film together in high school, Aoi and her friends Shizuka, Ema, Misa, and Midori promised to get jobs in the anime industry and someday work together again. Two years later Aoi is dealing with a production assistant's work demands at a small anime studio, Shizuka struggles with her aspiring voice-acting career, Ema is slowly becoming a key animator, Misa now works in computer graphics, and Midori is a screenwriter looking for her first big break. But the five girls are still determined to make their dream come true.
Saturday March 26, 2016 12:35pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 503
Supposedly Toko Fukami thought she knew what she wanted in life, like being with her four best friends in their small seaside town and someday working in her family's glassworks as a professional glassblower. But two things occurred that may change her destiny forever. When she looks into the reflections in glass sometimes, she catches glimpses of future events. Then a new boy, Kakeru, transfers into town claiming that a voice from the future led him to her. Suddenly Toko is reevaluating everything she thought she knew.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:00pm - 1:25pm PDT
Room 503
Action figures, statues, busts, PVC figures-DC Collectibles has them all and more! Join the DC Collectibles crew, including VP creative services Kevin Kiniry, director creative services Jim Fletcher, and a few surprise guest stars,to hear how they come up with so many great products, and what's coming up from comics' top makers of awesome collectibles.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 151
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 10, 11:17AM Fans love to geek out, but they also like engaging in important culture topics. In this Star Wars edition of Geek Wars, professional nerds battle it out over Star Wars trivia while also discussing relevant social topics like stereotyping, feminism, body shaming, and much more. Plus, the panel will speculate about Episode VIII! This will be a lively and enlightening conversation that might challenge your view on the pop culture world. Panelists include Chris Gore (comedian, personality), Amy Ratcliffe (writer), Ivy Doom Kitty (professional cosplayer), Emily Ong (cosplayer), Tamara Brooks (writer) and Jennifer Landa (YouTube personality). Hosted by Tony B Kim (host, blogger).
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Calling team Scorpion! Making their first WonderCon appearance, the cast of CBS's Monday night hit drama will be on hand for an exclusive screening of an upcoming episode, followed by a discussion of what fans can expect from the rest of the action-packed second season. Get the inside scoop with series stars Elyes Gabel, Robert Patrick, Eddie Kaye Thomas, and Ari Stidham and executive producers Nick Santoraand Nicholas Wootton.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 18, 11:58AM John Murdy (creative director), Don Burgess (show producer) and Chris Williams (art director/production designer) go behind the scenes with a sneak peek at the all-new, upcoming The Walking Dead Attraction. Q&A session moderated by John Murdy.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Cartoon Network Deck-Building Game and Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game Demonstrations
Cryptozoic Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of original and licensed board games, card games, comics, and trading cards, including the DC Comics Deck-Building Game, The Walking Dead Board Game, Adventure Time: Cards Wars, The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game, and The Lookouts comic book. Following a philosophy and core principle of "Fans First," the dedicated gamers and fans of the Cryptozoic Entertainment team are focused on producing fun and amazing products along with epic events that bring all gaming fans together as part of the Cryptozoic community.
Pokémon Sealed Deck (Entry Fee: $30.00) Players receive 6 boosters of the current set and play in Swiss-style tournament. Win a booster Pack for every match you win.
Ending time is approximate and for scheduling purposes only.The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Relic Worlds: The Lost Worlds Demonstrations all day
Relic Worlds is a miniatures game where players take a faction from the Relic Worlds universe and fight it out in ancient alien ruins while they locate powerful artifacts scattered on various planets.
Alan Tudyk's dream show based on his global convention experiences seemed impossible with the compromises Hollywood demanded. Instead, he went directly to fans; over 46,000 responded with a record-breaking $3.2 million raised on Indiegogo; Con Man was officially born. With season 1 a smash hit on Vimeo and season 2 in the works, this panel will talk Con Man and the crazy ride that made his dream project a reality. From the series, to the video game, to the Spectrum comic released on Free Comic Book Day, this is the year of the Con Man! Join Alan Tudyk, P. J. Haarsma, and Shannon Eric Denton for a Con panel like no other!
As his menacing appearance makes people incorrectly think Ryuji is a delinquent, it's difficult for him to meet people. After meeting a small, cute, but strange girl named Taiga, who's better known as the Palm-Top Tiger due to her extremely short temper and throwing punches at anyone, Ryuji learns that she is a good friend of Minori, the girl he secretly loves. And Taiga secretly loves Ryuji's good friend Yusaku, as well. They decide to join forces to help each other out with their romantic problems and somehow get the one they love, during which they also become good friends.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:25pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 503
For 30 plus years, WonderCon special guest Gilbert Hernandez has entranced comics readers around the world with his Palomar and Heartbreak Soup stories alongside his brothers in Love and Rockets. See what this award-winning creator has to share in the comics industry, his career, family, and future projects; followed by a Q&A session.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 502A
Join industry legend and Superman artist, John Romita, Jr. for an in-depth look at his storied career and journey. The superstar DCE artist comes to Los Angeles for an all-access and in-depth discussion. From his marvelous start to his distinguished rise and all things in between, be here for this exclusive panel that will give you insight into one of the genre’s most influential people.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
UPDATED: Wed, Mar 23, 08:11PM Stefan Rudnicki (Skyboat Media; audiobook producer, director, publisher and narrator), Gabrielle de Cuir (Skyboat Media; producer/director of the full cast audio of the original Star Trek teleplay and controversy), Scott Brick, award winning audiobook narrator (Dune, Jurassic Park, It's Superman) and Mr. Spock in the audio teleplay and David Gerrold (novelist, actor, screen and TV writer, author of classic Star Trek "Trouble With Tribbles"episode)discuss the background and process of recording the multi-cast audiobook.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 152
This summer the future of Earth will be decided in the stars when Valiant presents the blockbuster crossover event of the year in 4001 A.D.! Now, get primed for the epic showdown between Rai and the forces of New Japan right here at WonderCon with an exclusive panel presentation from an all-star cast of Valiant staff and creators. Plus, don't miss an all-new round of news and announcements for Archer & Armstrong, Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity, Faith, Ninjak, X-O Manowar, and more.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Emily Rauber Rodriguez (University of Southern California) examines the methods Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro have used in Bitch Planet to critique and revise the message of exploitation films for a more diverse audience and the essentiality of the comics medium to that critique. Ayanni C. Hanna uses feminist science fiction critique, coupled with close readings and a creator interview, to examine the ways Alessandro Barbucci and Barbara Canepa in Sky Doll question and deconstruct the common perceptions of both "woman" and "human" while also forcing readers to examine not only their understanding of normalcy, but the binaries they've come to rely upon. Using David Coon's critique of suburbia, Michele Brittany (Fanboy Comics) examines the suburban American Dream in Dark Horse's Lady Killer through the familial unit, representations of gender, and the concept of tradition.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 411
For Hayate Ayasaki life has never been easy, especially after he became the butler/bodyguard for teenage heiress Nagi Sanzenin. Hayate is still unaware Nagi has feelings for him and has to deal with her insecurity and laziness, the occasional schemes by her grandfather, the frequent attempts by various parties to kidnap her, and an unexpected new relative suddenly appearing, who claims to be her younger sister. Hayate's also unaware that Hinagiku has developed feelings for him as well, so sometimes misunderstandings occur between them.
Saturday March 26, 2016 1:50pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 503
Have you ever wanted your novel published? Her Universe brings together experts to help you prepare a winning pitch. Hear advice from published authors on their professional journey. Hosted by actress (voice of Ahsoka Tano, Star Wars Rebels), entrepreneur, and Her Universe and Her Universe Press founder Ashley Eckstein. Joining her are author Heather Nuhfer (Weirdest), author E. Anne Convery (The Confidence Chronicles), and New York Times USA Today #1 bestselling author Christina Hobbs (writing under the penname Christina Lauren with her writing partner).
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 515A
What is it about grim and gritty, dark and dystopian, that readers crave? And how can humor exist in the midst thereof? Tap into the noir side of existence with R. S. Belcher (The Six-Gun Tarot, The Brotherhood of the Wheel), Robert Brockway (The Unnoticeables), Stephen Blackmoore (Heroes Reborn: Dirty Deeds), Scott Sigler (Generations Trilogy), Amber Benson (The Echo Park Coven novels), and David Mariotte of Mysterious Galaxy.
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 151
NEW: Thu, Mar 24, 03:42PM Marvel Editor extraordinaire Wil Moss will be conducting portfolio reviews! Portfolios MUST contain your contact information, including your full name, cell phone number, and e-mail address. Please do not leave original work with us.. Whatever your portfolio contains, please make sure you keep the original work. We cannot be responsible for any lost or misplaced work. Participants should focus on sequentials; while cover art is important, most new artists are hired to do interiors. Note that review sessions will be limited to ARTISTS ONLY and will be conducted on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Due to limited time, there is no guarantee that everyone’s portfolio will get reviewed. Hope to see you there!
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 150
NEW: Tue, Mar 22, 09:35AM Get an inside look at Star Trek like you've never seen before. Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek (Trekland's Portal 47, TNG Companion) gives fans unprecedented insights from 50 years of Star Trek. Panelists discuss archiving an in-depth history of what went on behind the scenes through rare print and audio interviews. Q&A session moderated by broadcaster Lisa Guetzkow (Trek Radio).
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Join executive producer and Marvel's head of television, Jeph Loeb, as well as the cast and creators of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for their first WonderCon panel as a cast! Get a sneak peek at a new episode from season 3 and find out what's ahead for the team this season from the cast and producers!
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 408AB
The Adventures of Pelican Pete; A Bird Is Born • Dani Bowman A pelican egg hatches into young Pete. (A) (USA)
Somebody Needs You • Dani Bowman/Ruth Elliott A little girl thinks she's not important, until she looks around to find she is needed wherever she goes. (A) (USA)
Exquisite Zombies: Stampede • Yak Films/Animation by Yasmine Joyner, Nick Mastrangelo, Daniel Graf, Takahiro Masuda, Maria-Clara Santos, Stephanie Delazeri, Gabrielle Todisco A series of eclectic street dance moves performed by various dancers. Animators added their unique touch of artistry to each performance. Highlighting the growing trend of creative connection across the digital space and turning dance moves into messages in cinematic bottles sent across the globe. (L/A) (USA)
I Bee-Lieve You Can Fly • Jabril Mack A bee and his buddy form a dream team, building their confidence. (A) (USA)
Alex and Sylvia • Christian Lachel When Sylvia, a successful scientist, must take over her grandmother's small-town bread bakery, she discovers that life sometimes has different plans for you. (A) (USA)
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 518
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: B-Sieged, Queen's Necklace, and Zombicide: Black Plague Demonstrations
B-Sieged -- B-Sieged: Sons of the Abyss is a fully-cooperative, castle defense board game that combines exciting combat action with classic resource management. In this thrilling, defensive battle, 1 to 6 players control the mighty Heroes of Modhelm, who must fight back the encroaching Abyssal hordes and endure until salvation arrives! But that salvation will only come if you can protect the Messenger who was tasked with escaping the siege to retrieve an ancient magic artifact that will break the enemy forces. Survive the onslaught until the Messenger returns, and the Citadel will be saved!
Queen's Necklace -- Queen's Necklace is a fast, card-driven game of jewel trading and intrigue for 2 to 5 players. The players compete to craft and sell the most exquisite jewels to the Queen and her court. But they must always be aware of the ever-changing fashions and rarity of different gems (and may even try to manipulate it). The jeweler who earns the most prestige will receive the coveted title of King's Jeweler and a place at the Court!
Zombicide: Black Plague -- Zombicide: Black Plague is a standalone cooperative board game for 1 to 6 players that brings the relentless zombie-killing action of Zombicide into a brand new fantasy setting! Players control a party of survivors as they fight to rid the land of an invasion of zombies controlled by the game itself. Survivors find weapons, learn spells, battle zombies, and gain experience. The more experience they get, the more powerful they become, but the more zombies rise to face them!
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: Blood Rage (2-8 players -- 2 boards set up, minimum 2 players, maximum 4 players per board)
Blood Rage -- Blood Rage is a Viking board game created by acclaimed game designer Eric M. Lang. In this fast-paced yet highly strategic game, 2 to 4 players take control of Viking clans, invading, pillaging, and battling in a quest to gain as much glory as possible before Ragnarok finally consumes the land! The game's striking visuals are a combination of Adrian Smith's highly evocative artwork and Mike McVey's amazingly detailed miniatures.
Force of Will Sealed Deck (Entry Fee: $30.00) Players receive 6 boosters of the current set and play in Swiss-style tournament. Win a booster pack for every match you win.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Advanced Format Constructed (Entry Fee: $15.00) Players bring their advanced legal constructed deck and play in Swiss +1 rounds. Prizes: First place wins a Booster Box.
Ending time is approximate and for scheduling purposes only.The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Want-to-be delinquent Kazama's mission of ruling Fujou Academy is derailed by a run-in with the Game Creation Club's crazy cuties, who force Kazama into joining their hilariously twisted world. Roka is the cute boss ruling this club made up of pretty psychopaths who enjoy snacking, setting things on fire, burying any adversaries up to their necks, and tazing anyone who gets in their way. Also Roka is vying for ultimate control of the school club scene. Unable to escape, Kazama manages to maintain his sanity somehow and survive the whacked out games these girls play.
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:15pm - 2:40pm PDT
Room 503
Charles Solomon (internationally respected critic, historian of animation, author) leads a discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers who created the anime juggernauts and wildly popular franchises. They'll discuss the creative process, offer, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and describe how they've grown their audiences here in the West.
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 515B
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 25, 08:45AM A long-overdue movement is afoot to diversify the reading materials kids encounter in the classroom and in libraries, and comics are an invaluable tool in that mission. Unfortunately, diverse reading encounters an all-too-common opponent: censorship. Books that increase the diversity of classroom and library materials are more likely to be challenged. In this workshop, CBLDF Editorial Director Betsy Gomez, the San Diego Public Library’s Erwin Magbanua, YALSA President Candice Mack, and educator Vanee Smith-Matsalia will provide tips for using comics to diversify classrooms and practical tools for overcoming the challenges they might face.
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 502A
Ed Brubaker (The Fade Out), Kurtis Wiebe (Rat Queens), Tom Neely (The Humans), Greg Hinkle (Airboy), and Malachi Ward ( Island) all bring one important thing to their work: a very, very high level of craft. Craft is what makes comics go; it makes for beautiful art, clever writing, and amazing storytelling. Craft is a product of talent, hard work, and experience. If you want to know what it takes, come listen to the best.
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Star Wars: The Force Awakens VFX supervisor Roger Guyett, HALON Entertainment's Brad Alexander (pre-visualization supervisor), and A. J. Briones (post-visualization supervisor) will take you inside the creation of one of Episode VII's unforgettable fight scenes from concept and shooting to final VFX; including behind-the-scenes material. They will also discuss the creative process and what it means to bring Star Wars to life for a new generation.
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 152
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation invite WonderCon attendees to witness the world premiere of Justice League vs. Teen Titans, the latest entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe original movies. When Damian's overaggressive tendencies almost destroy a Justice League mission, he is sent to learn teamwork by training alongside the Teen Titans. However, adjusting Damian's attitude turns out to be the least of the Teen Titans' troubles, as Raven's satanic, world-conquering father Trigon begins an escape from his interdimensional prison. To complete his return, Trigon must have Raven's assistance; and to accomplish his goal, he spreads his demonic forces across the globe, infiltrating the minds and bodies of the Justice League to do his bidding. To save the universe and prevent a literal hell on Earth, the Teen Titans must rescue, or defeat, the Justice League and inter Trigon for all eternity. The film's all-star cast includes Jason O'Mara (Complications, Terra Nova) as Batman, Jerry O'Connell (Crossing Jordan, Stand By Me) as Superman, Rosario Dawson (Sin City, Rent) as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds) as Cyborg, and Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, Ugly Betty) as Flash. Sean Maher (Firefly/Serenity, Batman: Bad Blood) also returns as Nightwing, as does Stuart Allan (Batman vs. Robin) as Robin/Damian. Making their Teen Titans voiceover debuts are Taissa Farmiga (American Horror Story, Wicked City) as Raven, Jake T. Austin (Wizards of Waverly Place, The Fosters) as Blue Beetle, Brandon Soo Hoo (Tropic Thunder, From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series) as Beast Boy, and Kari Wahlgren (Phineas and Ferb, Legion of Superheroes ) as Starfire. Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead, Daredevil) takes the villainous center stage as Trigon. Several of the film's actors will join a postscreening panel that will include producer James Tucker, director Sam Liu, character designer Phil Bourassa, and screenwriter Bryan Q. Miller.Justice League vs. Teen Titansarrives April 12 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray combo pack, DVD, and digital HD.
All train-fanatic Naoto Takayama has dreamed about is becoming an engineer, but when he passes the entrance exam and gets a trainee position with the JNR, his ambitions are totally derailed. Instead of being in the train's front cab, Naoto's stuck in the security division working with two pretty girls, trigger happy Aoi and kindhearted intelligent Haruka, along with Sho, the squad's other male member. Working together, they either deal with various security issues occurring at any train station-like bomb threats and thieves- or assisting customers or passengers.
Saturday March 26, 2016 2:40pm - 3:05pm PDT
Room 503
How do you create and sustain a business that caters to the geek lifestyle without exploiting the very people to whom you provide services? Join this panel of entrepreneurs, whose traditional businesses cater to a predominantly nerdy or geeky clientele. Panelists Matthew Arevalo (Loot Crate), Donna Ricci (Geeky Teas, formerly Clockwork Couture), Janelle Badali (Badali Jewelry), and David Nett (Nerdstrong Gym) discuss how these businesses started, and how they sustain their service to their clientele in the face of mass-market exploitation of geekdom. How do you compete with the giant corporate conglomerates that have suddenly discovered the geek marketplace? How do you sell goods and market services to a community seeking authenticity, without falling into the trap of pandering or gimmicks? Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions, Shout! Factory).
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Get the exclusive first look at Syfy's action-packed new series with the cast and crew. Who is Wynonna Earp? A smoking hot, badass demon killer, that's who! Stars Melanie Scrofano(Supernatural, Haven), Tim Rozon (Lost Girl, Being Human), Shamier Anderson (Constantine, Defiance), and Dominique Provost Chalkley (The Avengers: Age of Ultron), Wynonna Earp comic creator Beau Smith, and writer and executive producer Emily Andras (Lost Girl) share exclusive footage, present behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and participate in a Q&A. Hosted by IDW publisher and CEO Ted Adams, IDW Entertainment president David Ozer, and Circle of Confusion's Rick Jacobs.
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 151
Acclaimed children's book author/illustrators Barney Saltzberg (Beautiful Oops!), Bruce Hale (Clark the Shark), Jon Klassen (Caldecott winner, New York Times bestseller), Antoinette Portis (New York Times bestseller), and Dan Santat (Caldecott winner, New York Times bestseller) will share their insights into the KidLit industry, how to get started, and lessons learned. Moderated by Henry Herz (Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes).
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 515A
You have a cool idea and you want to write it up, so you sit down and start typing. No! Before you ever start writing there's so much you have to think about first. Not only what your plot is, but what your theme is as well. What is your story about? Who are the characters? How do they relate to each other? And so much more. Eisner Hall of Fame winner Marv Wolfman has put together a talk dealing with just that. If you want to write, don't write. Come here first.
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 411
Whilce Portacio (Image founder) will offer thoughtful tips and critiques for artists looking to break into the comic book industry. Bring your portfolio for an hour of guidance from the Bishop creator and a master of the medium!
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 150
Boss Monster 1 & 2 and Settlers of Catan Demonstrations
Boss Monster -- The retro-inspired dungeon-building card game from indie publisher Brotherwise Games is designed for 2 to 4 players. Boss Monster is packed with nostalgic references to 8-bit video games, dungeon-crawling RPGs, and geeky pop culture. Players compete to become the ultimate villain: the final boss at the end of a side-scrolling dungeon.
Pokémon Modified Construction (Entry Fee: $15.00) Players bring their modified legal decks and compete in single-elimination format. Prizes: First place gets a booster box of the current set.
Ending time is approximate and for scheduling purposes only.The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Trapped in modern day Tokyo, Sadao (who's Satan) and Emi (who's righteous hero Emila) slowly adjust to living as normal humans, and even maybe become friends. But discovering that Satan's former general, Lucifer, and a Church Order priest want to kill them, Satan, who temporarily can renew his magic, and Emila, who's carefully conserved her magic, become allies to stop them to protect innocent humans. Chiho, having discovering her co-worker Sadao's and Emi's true identities, isn't scared of them and still considers them her friends.
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 503
R.S. Belcher (The Six-Gun Tarot, The Brotherhood of the Wheel), Robert Brockway (The Unnoticeables), Stephen Blackmoore ("Heroes Reborn: Dirty Deeds"), Scott Sigler (Generations Trilogy), Amber Benson (The Echo Park Coven novels), and Heather Nuhfer (Weirdest)
Despite his distrust of the Arandas military, Tokimune Susumu enlisted to uncover the truth behind his sister’s mysterious death in the military. When Ingelmia battle mechs attack a civilian convoy, Tokimune ignores his superior’s order to help the civilians. But when his battle mech is destroyed, female civilian contractor Jamie Hazaford convinces Tokimune to get into the cockpit of the experimental mech, Argevollen, and he somehow activates it to defeat the Ingelmia units. But only Tokimune can pilot the Argevollen, as it now recognizes just his mind commands.
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
Room 503
Enjoy a chat with the co-creator of the acclaimed Love and Rockets,Jaime Hernandez,as he talks about 30-plus years of aging alongside his characters and what the future holds for him and Love and Rockets.
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 502A
WonderCon special guest Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Drama, Sisters, The Baby-sitters Club) and Shannon Watters (editor at BOOM! Studios, co-creator/writer of Lumberjanes) sit down for a one-on-one interview, drawing demo, and Q&A session. This panel will cover Raina's rise to middle-grade graphic novel stardom, the power of tween readers, and Raina's upcoming book, Ghosts!
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Frank Mastromauro (Aspen publisher), Peter Steigerwald (Aspen publisher), Vince Hernandez (VP/editor-in-chief), Mark Roslan (VP/director of design and production), J. T. Krul (Aspen Universe: Revelations), and Joshua Hale Fialkov (Aspen Universe: Revelations) discuss the publisher's upcoming Aspen Universe: Revelations crossover and more. Aspen will also hold a special Q&A session with fans. All attendees will receive a free item courtesy of Aspen Comics.
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 515B
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 14, 10:52AM TV Guide Magazine returns to WonderCon with an all-star panel of TV's hottest showrunners. Moderated by TV Guide Magazine/TVInsider.com chief content officer Michael Schneider, the session brings together top producers for a look behind the scenes of your favorite shows. Panelists (subject to change) include: Ali Adler (Supergirl), Craig DiGregorio (Ash vs. Evil Dead), Scott M. Gimple (The Walking Dead), Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers), Melissa Rosenberg (Marvel's Jessica Jones) and Paul Scheer (Party Over Here).
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 408AB
To be able to fly, to have super strength, invisibility, and every other super power imaginable are the stuff kids of all ages dream about. But power alone does not make a hero great. What goes into creating some of our favorite characters? What makes a hero super? Moderator Amy Ratcliffe (Nerdist) finds out what goes into creating some of our favorite heroes with WonderCon special guests Kyle Baker (Plastic Man: On the Lam), Brian Michael Bendis (Jessica Jones), Russell Dauterman (Thor), Jason Fabok (Batman: Detective Comics), Charles Soule (She-Hulk), and Annie Wu (Black Canary).
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 152
The Neighborly Crocodile • Cameron Butler Sometimes, crocodiles are friendly. (A) (USA)
Pikkuli Says No! • Metsamarja Aittokoski/Annti Aittokoski Pikkuli doesn't want to learn how to fly, and if he doesn't want to fly, he will not. (A) (Finland)
Choir Tour • Edmunds Jansons It's a wild free-for-all when a famous boys' choir breaks away from their conductor while on tour in Seoul. (A) (Latvia)
Friends • Christopher Defaye/Oliver Defaye A shy musical note meets other musical notes and discovers that singing with friends extends the melody. (A) (France)
Cloudy • Samuel Borkson/Arturo Sandoval III An exploration into the clouds; a sweet, visual soundscape that takes the viewer through a personal journey into the sky. (A) (USA)
The Family Blend: Scoobeeman Begins • Sebastian Foxworth Someone has stolen some peanut-butter cups, and it's up to a (possible) hero to retrieve them. (A) (USA)
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:45pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 518
For high school student Aoba Watase, his boring days end when a bright light suddenly appears in the sky above and a giant mech attacks the city. As this mech chases him, he's saved by pretty female classmate Hina Yumihara, who has her own mech and came from the future to protect him from assassination. When they're thrust into the future, she gives him a cryptic message before disappearing and promises that they will someday see each other again, as she has feelings for him. After arriving in the future, Aoba sees battle mechs in combat in the sky above him.
Saturday March 26, 2016 3:55pm - 4:20pm PDT
Room 503
DC Entertainment is proud to have some of the most immensely talented artists working in comics today. Join this panel for a unique look into their visual approach in shaping some of your favorite books!
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 151
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 18, 04:18PM Love reading compelling, forward thinking comics? Interested in how multiple award-winning top 10 publisher BOOM! Studios, has spent over a decade committing to telling great stories and nurturing talent? Moderator Filip Sablik (BOOM! Studios’ president of publishing and marketing) discusses with creators Hope Larson and Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance), Jackson Lanzing and Collin P. Kelly (Joyride), Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Sam Humphries (Jonesy) how they explore the ever-changing landscape as well as highlight new stories and the projects needed in the industry.
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 515A
John D. Callison (cosplayer and founder of Over30Cosplay), Bill Waters (national geek culture reporter/photographer at Examiner, editor/photographer at ComicsOnline),Patrica Tallman (actress, Lyta on Babylon 5 and Barbara from Night of the Living Dead),Joyce McCarthy (Over30Cosplay founding member, expert crafter), Kevin Williams (BSG Cosplayer, Over30cosplay founding member), Mary Ann Butler (Over30Cosplay founding member, bassist/vocals at Harkonnen Knife Fight, writer at The Ace of Geeks and Editor-in-chief at Aggressive Comix), Ian Whyte (501st cosplayer, founding member over30cosplay, member SoCal Garrison 501st, father to an excellent cosplayer), Barbara Roth (Over30Cosplay admin and co-founder), and Cindy Nelson (Over30Cosplay member, model, pirate and renaissance expert level cosplayer) discuss multiple topics appealing to the older cosplay crowd. Topics include costume choice, dating, marriage, and couples/family cosplay, societal mores/impact, marketing to the older cosplayer, social media and older cosplayers, bullying of older cosplayers, and the age of Hollywood characters and the impact on cosplay choices.
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Alex Sinclair is joined by colorists Jeromy Cox, David Baron, and Edgar Delgado to discuss why and how color is a very important part of the storytelling process in today's comic books. The panelists will show examples of their work, talk about their process, and hold a Q&A session.
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 411
DC Comics Deck-Building Game and Spyfall Demonstrations
Cryptozoic Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of original and licensed board games, card games, comics, and trading cards, including the DC Comics Deck-Building Game, The Walking Dead Board Game, Adventure Time: Cards Wars, The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game, and The Lookouts comic book. Following a philosophy and core principle of "Fans First," the dedicated gamers and fans of the Cryptozoic Entertainment team are focused on producing fun and amazing products along with epic events that bring all gaming fans together as part of the Cryptozoic community.
Bruce Hale (Clark the Shark), Jon Klassen (Caldecott winner, NY Times bestseller), Laura Numeroff (NY Times bestseller), Antoinette Portis (NY Times bestseller) Dan Santat (Caldecott winner, NY Times bestseller), and Henry Herz (Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes)
Although Usagi as Sailor Moon, with occasional aid from the mysterious Tuxedo Mask, has so far been successful in thwarting the plans of the evil Queen Beryl, Luna knows they have to eventually find and awaken the other four Sailor Guardians, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus, within the girls they reside in. They will need their powers to successfully stop Queen Beryl's strongest dark minions, while searching for the Moon Princess. But Luna is unaware that the girls he seeks may possibly be people who Usagi could be familiar with.
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:20pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 503
Talk about super powers! Here's a panel with heroes who can put voices into the mouths of your favorite animated characters. They'll tell you how they do it and present an unrehearsed reading to show how they do it! With Townsend Coleman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Tick), Maurice LaMarche (Pinky and the Brain, Futurama), Chuck McCann (Duck Tales, The Fantastic Four), Candi Milo (Curious George, Jimmy Neutron), and others! Your host is Mark Evanier (The Garfield Show).
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Meet some of the creative team behind the Attack on Titan Anthology, the ambitious collaboration between the biggest manga hit of the decade and an all-star roster of comics creators including Scott Snyder, Gail Simone, Faith Erin Hicks, Kevin Wada, Kate Leth, Babs Tarr, and more! New art from the anthology will be revealed, along with a look at new comics from America's number two manga publisher, as well as lots of free books and exclusive promo items.
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 515B
UPDATED: Tue, Mar 22, 02:12PM Join the cast for Sleepy Hollow’s WonderCon debut! Panelists include cast members Lyndie Greenwood (Jenny Mills), Zach Appelman (Joe Corbin), Nikki Reed (Betsy Ross) and Jessica Camacho (Sophie Foster), as well as co-executive producer Raven Metzner. Get a sneak peek at the penultimate episode of the third season before it airs the following Friday on FOX. A brief Q&A moderated by TV Guide’sMarisa Roffman will follow the screening.
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 408AB
WonderCon special guest Paolo Rivera (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.:1953) will cover all the steps necessary to make a compelling comic book page, from script to color. This will be followed by a Q&A session.
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 502A
WonderCon special guest V. E. Schwab, author of the Shades of Magic series, and fan writer Mark Oshiro, creator of the wildly popular Mark Does Stuff, discuss everything from books, shows, and movies to Marvel, anime, fandom, what it's like to live on the Internet, and finding one's place in fantasy. Q&A following interview.
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 152
Thirty years after a massive earthquake destroyed Tokyo, most people had moved to the new capital Shinto, but in the old city's ruins a string of supernatural events and bizarre murders keep occurring. Only the enigmatic Mayuki Hyuga, a boy with extraordinary detective skills and powers even he doesn't understand, is able to deduce and uncover the heart of these mysteries. Together with his mysterious guardian and butler, Seiran Shinano, Mayuki must not only help the police solve these cases but also uncover his mysterious lineage's secrets.
Saturday March 26, 2016 4:45pm - 5:10pm PDT
Room 503
The iPad has transformed the way you read comics, but did you know you can create comic art on the iPad too? See a comic book character come to life as Hi-Fi's Brian Miller (Star Wars: Defend the Death Star) and Kristy Miller (Doctor Who) demonstrate step-by-step how to pencil, ink, and paint comics on the iPad. Learn the basic tools and techniques, including which apps work best and how you too can transform your iPad into a portable art studio. The panel will include a Q&A session.
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 411
Small press publishers: What makes the difference between an item that will get news coverage, previews, and interviews and what doesn't? A lot of publishers have no idea what to submit to the press, how to submit it, or why they are being overlooked for coverage. Comics journalist Rik Offenberger (First Comics News, Archie Comics) moderates this panel on just what it takes to get coverage, with the comics journalists themselves telling you what they are looking for in your submission. Panelists include Tim Chizmar (First Comics News), Josh Henaman (Big Foot), Glenn Hauman (Comic Mix), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat), Francis Sky (First Comics News), Tanya Tate (First Comics News), and Josh Waldrop (Red Gorilla Entertainment). Find out what it takes to self-promote and make a significant impact on your ability to sell your comic.
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 151
Accomplished authors and actors discuss romance in science fiction and fantasy. Crush, heartthrob, or love at first site. Attraction, compatibility, offspring, love, society, (extremely) long-distance relationships, close quarters, customs, rituals, religions, marriage, and more. Join panelists Rebekah R. Ganiere (Fairelle series, president of Fantasy Futuristic & Paranormal RWA chapter), Mira Furlan (actress, Lost,Babylon 5), James Kyson (Heroes, Nobility), Gigi Edgley (actress, Farscape, Star Trek Continues), and Mark O'Bannon (author, The Dream Crystal, Star Raiders). Moderated by James Ganiere (chief editor, Fallen Angel Press, CEO-Rio Vista Universal).
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Jim Lee (DC Entertainment), writer/producerMaurissa Tancharoen (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), actor Yoshi Sudarso (Power Rangers Dino Charge), and graphic novelistsSarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex), Amy Chu (Poison Ivy), and Christine Dinh (brand manager, BOOM! Studios) discuss the origin stories of iconic Asian American superheroes on screen, on the page, and behind the scenes. Moderated by Racebending.com's Dariane Nabor.
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 502B
The Nura Clan now confronts a new threat: the 88 Demons of Shikoku led by Inugamigyobu-Tanuki Tamazuki, whose plan to weaken the Nura Clan is targeting their key source of power, the local deities of Ukiyoe Town. With the Supreme Commander Nuraihyon currently absent, Rikuo's resolve to become the Third Heir is now tested. Needing more than just Yuki-Onna (Tsurara) and his other loyal household comrades' abilities, Rikuo must somehow unite the entire clan to face Tamazuki and his malicious weapon, the Devil's Blade.
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:10pm - 5:35pm PDT
Room 503
Jessica Tseang (The Comic Book Girl, Little Geek Girls) sits down with Nick Marino (Holy F*ck), James F. Wright (Nutmeg), Ray-Anthony Height (Midnight Tiger), Dan Mendoza (Zombie Tramp), Joshua Henaman (Bigfoot: Sword of the Earthman), and DeWayne Feenstra (Aero-Girl) to find out what really drives their company. Is it their all-ages comics, or their mature reading material? What are the pros and cons of each?
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 152
For over a decade, the Prism Comics Queer Press Grant has been given to up-and-coming LGBTQIA creators to help them bring their diverse styles and voices to the reading public. Now Stacked Deck Press has published an anthology entitled ALPHABETto commemorate the grant and its influence. The book features a roster of diverse queer cartoonists whose talent and experience are destined to change how we read comics in the decade to come. Please join Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (Gooch, Merrier) present ALPHABET contributors Sonya Saturday (Why Do You Cry When I'm on Top?), Ajuan Mance (Gender Studies), Elizabeth Beier (Bisexual Trials and Errors), Josh Trujillo (Death Saves, Love Machines), and Vi Cao ( David Doesn't Get It), with special guest William O. Tyler (Ratboy) for a lively discussion of their work and diversity in LGBTQ comics. Following the discussion, Prism Comics will announce the recipient of the 2016 Queer Press Grant.
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 502A
And they want to celebrate with their fans at WonderCon! Cast members and executive producers behind everyone's favorite All-American family present an exclusive preview of the 200th episode before it airs Monday night on TBS. Following that, enjoy a special panel and Q&A as the cast and producers share favorite memories and the funniest moments from 12 incredible seasons.
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 408AB
With the rise of spiritual themes in comics, movies, and television, panelists will delve into and explore how spiritual themes have influenced the entertainment industry and affected culture. Panelists include Dr.Thomas Parham (Azusa Pacific University), Scott Marcano (Diablo Publishing), Eric Jansen (Foursquare Mission Press), Dr. Jon Levin (Chapman University), Javier Hernandez (El Muerto, Maniac Priest), Travis Hanson (Beanleaf Press), and moderator Josh Burns (Christian Comic Arts Society).
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 515B
From hundreds of hours of archival footage and myriad modern-day interviews comes a documentary that puts an in-depth spotlight on the beloved 1999 animated film The Iron Giant. Director Brad Bird (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, The Incredibles, Ratatouille) and documentary director Anthony Giacchino will lead a discussion following the premiere screening of an insightful and fascinating documentary that examines the intricate, behind-the-scenes details of the creative process in bringing this critically acclaimed film to the big screen.
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 403AB
Animation Showcase! • Various The latest reel of short animation from around the world- some of the best and most creative all-ages animation on the planet! (A) (Global)
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 518
Astral is a very unique mage-for-hire agency. Its president, Istuki, possesses Glam Sight; Honami is a Celtic Mage; Nekkoyashi is a Onmyoudou Mystic; Mikan is a Shinto Priestess; and Manami is a Poltergeist. Combining their different magical powers, they dispel the dark magic and supernatural monsters they encounter in their various jobs. In some of their more dangerous jobs they're even helped by Adelicia, a Solomon Mage, who, although head of the rival agency Goetia, is also their friend.
Saturday March 26, 2016 5:35pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 503
After moving into the Corona House apartments for the ridiculously low rent of 5000 yen a month, Kotaro Satomi discovers his Room 106 is haunted by teenage girl ghost Sanae. Also Magical Girl Yurika wants to control the room in order to block its powers from evildoers, and the luscious subterranean bombshell Kiriha needs this room to launch an invasion of our world, while fiery space princess Theiamillis needs it as well. But Kotaro is totally determined to keep his room from them.
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:00pm - 6:25pm PDT
Room 503
Yosuke Hayashi (producer) and Hiroya Usuda (director) from Koei Tecmo discuss new perspectives on Hyrule Warriors Legends for the Nintendo 3DS, highlighting new playable characters and exploring their connections to the game world.
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 515A
If writer's rooms were like superhero teams, this panel combines the Justice League and The Avengers for an all-star insider look at your favorite TV series. Some of the scribes behind today's hottest genre shows share their candid thoughts on how to sell, write and rewrite the series you love (and sometimes loathe). Find out the deep, dark secrets (and low-calorie snacks) of the writers' room, and learn why network executives actually care about what you write on message boards. Panelists include Gabrielle Stanton (The Flash, Haven, The Vampire Diaries), Amy Berg (Counterpart,Da Vinci's Demons, Eureka), Jose Molina(Agent Carter, Firefly, Sleepy Hollow), Ashley E. Miller (Black Sails, Fringe, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Sarah Watson(Parenthood, The Middleman), Steve Melching(Star Wars Rebels, Guardians of the Galaxy TV, The Clone Wars), and moderatorMark A. Altman(The Librarians, Agent X, Castle).
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 151
Crossing over into every genre, Steampunk has transformed many Marvel characters into some of the steamiest superheroes and villains in the galaxy. Enjoy a walk on the wild side with everyone from Ant-Man and Deadpool to Spider-Man and Doctor Strange as they are reimagined in the Steampunk style! Panelists include Dina Kampmeyer (Lady Steam), Crystal Rose Schaefer (cosplayer), Mac Beauvais (Strange Like That Cosplay), Anastasia Hunter (chair of Gaslight Gathering), and Oakley Boren (cosplayer).
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 502B
If you have ever thought "I want to write a book" or wondered if your story can be told in song but don't know where to begin, this is the perfect panel for you! Aspiring and current writers will want to take part in this interactive workshop to ask questions and learn about what it takes to write a book and become a published author or songwriter! Learn about the writing process from author, singer/songwriter, and advocate James Morris (Sky Bound, Water Tower, Surface) as he shares the challenges and excitement that comes with creating new worlds. He will discuss the art of storytelling and share valuable tips, tricks, and organizational skills to help get you started and keep going. Be sure to bring your questions.
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 411
Looking like a typical 15-year-old high school student, Kei Kusanagi is actually 18 years old with a rare disorder that caused a deep coma (which he calls a "standstill") when he was younger that stunted his growth for three years. Mizuho Kazami isn't your typical teacher either; she's actually an alien sent by the Galaxy Federation to secretly observe the Earth. After Kei accidently becomes the only human to discover her secret, an unusual solution for them is created from a misunderstanding.
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:25pm - 6:50pm PDT
Room 503
Hip-Hop and comics reflect each other in many ways. Rappers and graffiti artists utilize superheroic imagery and adopt larger-than-life alter-egos; comic creators incorporate references to music, dance, and fashion and draw on Hip-Hop's rich visual vocabulary. Patrick A. Reed (Depth Of Field, ComicsAlliance) brings together graphic artists and musical innovators to discuss the ties between these two creative cultures.
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 152
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 14, 10:16AM Illustrators discuss secrets of working on fantasy genre movies and TV shows. Panelists include Dan Caplan (Fear the Walking Dead, Game of Thrones), Patrick Janicke (Robopocalypse), Philip Keller (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Andy Park (Captain America: Civil War) and James Rothwell (Jungle Book, Antman, Captain America 2). Moderated by Tim Burgard (Jurassic World, Revenant).
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 502A
The men on Orphan Black take over WonderCon to reveal exclusive new footage from the upcoming fourth season of BBC America's award-winning original drama. Co-creators Graeme Manson and John Fawcett are joined by stars Jordan Gavaris (Felix), Kristian Bruun (Donnie), and Kevin Hanchard (Detective Art Bell) for a closer look at what's to come in the new season, with never-before-seen footage and a Q&A session. The highly anticipated premiere is on a new night and time, Thursday, April 14 at 10/9c.
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 408AB
UPDATED: Sat, Mar 26, 11:33AM Online series have provided some of the most groundbreaking content in the entertainment world. Join Jeff Burns (host of Super Geeked Up) and a super-talented panel of web series actors and creators as they talk about the changes they've seen in the ever-expanding world of online entertainment and where they see the medium going in the future. Featuring Christina Wren (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Lusa), Eric Campbell (The Flog, Signal Boost), Joanna Sotomura (Emma Approved, Video Game High School), Rachael Hip-Flores (Anyone But Me, Producing Juliet), and Hisonni Johnson (Grayson: Earth One, The Gambit). Plus awesome tips for entering the digital space and making your own kick-ass series!
Saturday March 26, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Jeff Barkley (SkinTricks makeup effects artist) discusses and applies prosthetic makeup to demonstrate how much more effective 3D makeup is compared to a painted face. Jeff will be joined by professional cosplayers Trey Barkley (Sparrow's Flight Cosplay), Desiree Preston (Enasni Volz), and Amanda Cohen (Tema Time) to answer any questions about wearing prosthetics while in costume.
Saturday March 26, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 411
Discover the groundbreaking comic book drama that's taken the wrestling world by storm! Headlocked is out to change the way you look at professional wrestling by using actual wrestlers as the artists. And by building their series completely outside of the direct market, they're changing the game for self-publishers as well! Ryan Satin (Pro Wrestling Sheet) leads a discussion with series creators Michael Kingston and Michel Mulipola, artist Ramon Villalobos (E Is for Extinction), and wrestlers/series contributors Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian (Ring of Honor) as they discuss their contributions to wrestling, and comics and how they've been influenced by them.
Saturday March 26, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 502B
From fan fiction to fan films, hardcore fans have long found ways to interact with the media they love by creating their own interpretations. Movie trailer editor Daniel Lee and film music composer Linus Lau will share their experiences creating custom expansions for the classic tabletop games Fireball Island and Bang! They'll discuss their approaches to art and game mechanics, how they obtained permission from the copyright holders, and which services they used to fabricate their custom game components. It doesn't get much geekier than this!
Saturday March 26, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Meet the cast and crew of Bat in the Sun's hit, award-winning web series! The show battles epic legends like Batman vs. Darth Vader, Wolverine vs. Predator, and many more! Join the team for a Q&A where you will hear all about what goes into making the series, as well as about future episodes.
Saturday March 26, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 403AB
UPDATED: Wed, Mar 16, 09:17AM Join moderator Spiro Skentzos (Grimm), and today’s biggest TV writers and showrunners from your favorite genre shows, including Glen Mazzara (Damien), Natalie Chaidez (Hunters), Richard Hatem (Dead of Summer) and Meredith Averill (Star-Crossed) as they discuss navigating the TV spec terrain - including beginner’s mistakes, what they look for in a writer and what it takes for you to write a killer spec that will stand above the crowd. There will be a huge Q&A component, so bring your questions.
Saturday March 26, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 151
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Villains & Henchmen is an as-yet unpublished game created by Ravensdale Publishing, an aspiring independent game design/publishing company. One of the world's most nefarious and diabolical supervillains has been captured and imprisoned by meddling heroes. As fellow villains and loyal henchmen, it's your job to orchestrate an escape! In this comic book-themed cooperative board game for 1–4 players, you will acquire powers, battle heroes, and overcome obstacles to spring the supervillain from a maximum-security prison. To succeed, you must work together. Of course, as villainous lackeys, you're all trying to one-up each other so that you can claim the coveted title of "Most Dangerous Villain"!
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Andromeda Fight League or AFL, is a 2-player expandable game that combines the best elements of collectable card games and tactical board games, in conjunction with the concept of team drafting and management similar to Fantasy Sports. The rules are straightforward and easy to learn, but, similar to chess, the options and potential for depth of thought, strategy, and skill are endless depending on the player. The random elements built into AFL expand its replay ability, and the game has draft, setup, and battling phases, which add to the depth of the AFL experience.
6:00 pm Registration, 7:00 pm Start Time Super Saturday Night Magic, Sealed Deck (Entry Fee: $30) Players receive 3 packs of Battle for Zendikar and 3 packs of Oath of the Gatewatch and play in a Swiss-style sealed deck tournament. Prizes: First place gets a $150 gift certificate to SoCal Games and Comics, second place gets a $75 gift certificate to SoCal Games and Comics. Promotional foils will be handed out each round to the winners of that round.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Primoris by Tightrope Games LLC, demonstrations throughout the evening
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Primoris is a card game for 1 to 6 players. Primoris is unique in that the players, although competing against one another, must work together in order to ensure the Empire's survival. The Emperor of Ornax is dead. Absolute authority now lies within the Conclave of Councilors. You are one such person. It is a game of intrigue, betrayal and brutal balance. Player choice and interaction was stressed in the design of the game; every game is winnable, but conversely, every game can be squandered away with poor choices and lack of teamwork.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Alderac Entertainment Group, or AEG, was formed in 1993 and is based in the city of Ontario, CA. Prior to getting into their current markets, AEG was involved in hobby gaming magazines, with their first product the magazine Shadis (winner of the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Origins Awards for Best Professional Gaming Magazine). Nightfall, an aggressive, head-to-head deckbuilding game, debuted in 2011. In 2012, AEG published a widely praised revision of Thunderstone known as Thunderstone Advance. New games include Flock, Dice City, Epic PVP: Fantasy, Smash Up: Munchkin, Smash Up: It's Your Fault! and Greedy Greedy Goblins.
Munchkin and Steve Jackson Dice Games Demonstrations
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Representatives from Steve Jackson Games will present free game play demos all day, every day! Steve Jackson's best-known games include GURPS, the Generic Universal Role Playing System; Munchkin, the irreverent game of dungeon crawling; and Chez Geek, the game of apartment life. Steve Jackson Games also publishes Pyramid magazine, which covers the best in gaming in all genres and from all publishers.
As her family moves a lot, Momoko is always the new girl who has to fit in somehow at all the schools she's attended, until her first day at Aogiri High. She's rescued by an armed vigilante, then is coerced into joining the school's survival club's gun-toting female members-especially by the club president Miou who uses extreme measures to charm and recruit uber-jaded Momoko. Eventually Momoko reveals her true personality to all the club's girls.
A quintet of digital pioneers share their philosophies and techniques for creating comics for the screen. Jordan Plosky (CEO at ComicBlitz), Ben Wolstenholme (CEO at Madefire), Liam Sharp (CCO at Madefire), Janelle Asselin (publisher at Rosy Press), and Josh Elder (project manager at POP Comics) talk about where digital comics are and where they're going!
Saturday March 26, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 502A
Jon Schnepp (The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?,Metalocalypse) hosts this panel about superheroes on the big and small screen, alongside guests Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise), Chris Gore (Film Threat), Umberto Gonzalez (Heroic Hollywood), Amy Dallen (Talkin Comics), John Campea (Movie Talk), and Steven Weintraub (Collider). A Q&A follows the discussion.
Saturday March 26, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 152
In George R. R. Martin's fantasy world, where almost everyone fights for power over the realm or simply over their own lives, how do love and hate, good and evil, need and greed, altruism and narcissism drive the very best and the very worst human behavior? Join the knights of the psych table as they diagnose characters, explore all these questions, and more. Psychologists Travis Langley (Game of Thrones Psychology; Batman and Psychology), Janina Scarlet (The Walking Dead Psychology; Superhero Psychology), and Erin Currie (MyPsychgeek; Doctor Who Psychology) come together with Jenna Busch (Legion of Leia; Star Wars Psychology), Kieran Dickson(Outer Places), Matt Munson (The Project Workbench; Star Trek Psychology) and Kyle Maddock (A Podcast of Ice and Fire). What kind of person can even survive the game of thrones, much less hope to win?
Saturday March 26, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 515B
In a world devastated by mysterious Spatial Quakes, high school student Shidoh encounters an armed, young, pretty girl and is caught in the middle of a battle between her and a unit of heavily armed girls after one of the quakes occurs. After he's rescued by a mysterious airship (whose captain is his younger cute sister Kotori), Shidoh learns that extraterrestrial girls called Spirits-like the pretty girl he encountered-create the Spatial Quakes. Only he can stop the quakes by romancing the Spirit responsible for it and getting her to fall in love with him.
Jet Set Nerd Anastasia Washington (Anastationtv, Jet Set Nerds) and jet setters Stephanie Pressman (Fashionably Nerdy), Angelique Toschi (Nerds in La La Land), Stacy Renfroe (Nerds in La La Land), Michelle Chubby Bunny (Geek & Sundry), Yume Lee (Lootcrate), Marlon (Nerd Coolture), and Curious Joi (Curious Joi) chat about packing up your bags and finding Nerd Mecca wherever you go! Moderated by Jennifer Kretchmer (producer).
Saturday March 26, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Is this the year eSports will find its place in the mainstream spotlight? How does The Division stack up to other MMO shooters? Will you finally be playing The Last Guardian before 2016 comes to a close? Nerdist gaming editor Malik Forte, along with a panel of video games' bright voices, will discuss these topics and kick off the year in video.
Saturday March 26, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Lauren Haroutunian (RJFS dean), Cherish Chen (RJFS producer), and Joey Scoma (RJFS director/editor) discuss all the considerations that go into making great videos, the importance of telling your own story, and demonstrate how it's not the equipment you use, but how you use it. The panelists will then open up for an audience Q&A, moderated by Trisha Arnold.
Saturday March 26, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 411
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 21, 09:29AM An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Screen Junkies' Honest Trailers, hosted by Hal Rudnick, featuring a never-before-seen Honest Trailer and Q&A with creator Andy Signore, writer Spencer Gilbert, and editor Dan Murrell. Plus a special all-star live edition of their popular debate series Movie Fights featuring Nick Mundy, Alicia Malone, Mike Carlson, Schmoes Know, and more!
Saturday March 26, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: The Grizzled, Blood Rage, and Xenoshyft Demonstrations
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Blood Rage -- Blood Rage is a Viking board game created by acclaimed game designer Eric M. Lang. In this fast-paced yet highly strategic game, 2 to 4 players take control of Viking clans, invading, pillaging, and battling in a quest to gain as much glory as possible before Ragnarok finally consumes the land! The game's striking visuals are a combination of Adrian Smith's highly evocative artwork and Mike McVey's amazingly detailed miniatures.
The Grizzled -- The Grizzled is a fast-paced, fully cooperative card game for 2 to 5 players that takes place in the trenches of World War I. Already a best seller in Europe, The Grizzled is an elegant game of avoiding threats and leading a team and is regarded as one of the finest cooperative games ever made. Featuring beautiful art by French artist, Tignous, The Grizzled's outstanding art is the perfect complement to its message of peace and enduring friendship.
Xenoshyft: Onslaught -- XenoShyft is a game for 1 to 4 players, with each player controlling one of the Divisions of the NorTec Military: The Science Labs, Med Bay, Armory, Weapon's Research, Barracks, and Command Center. Each of these divisions represents one part of the overall NorTec Base, and it is your job as commander of these Divisions to protect the base while its field operations are completed.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Representatives from Steve Jackson Games will present free game play demos all day, every day! Steve Jackson's best-known games include GURPS, the Generic Universal Role Playing System; Munchkin, the irreverent game of dungeon crawling; and Chez Geek, the game of apartment life. Steve Jackson Games also publishes Pyramid magazine, which covers the best in gaming in all genres and from all publishers.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Politics is a fast & furious card game for 2–9 players. It's easy to learn and takes 20–45 minutes to play. Players compete in an election across all 50 states, trying to win the presidency of the United States. Each player acts as a candidate representing a political position (Socialist, Libertarian, Minority Candidate, etc.). Each candidate has particular advantages and disadvantages in 8 areas of influence (Science/Education, Health Care, Environment, Minority/Women's Issues, Economy/Taxes, Crime/Guns, Military, Religion), and also a bonus special ability, which they can use during the game. When you compete for votes in a region, you can bolster your candidate's abilities by spending cash (influence) and playing action cards. Action cards allow you to give yourself bonuses or your opponents penalties (by implicating them in scandals). Have you got what it takes to be the leader of the free world?
Tamo Agricultural High School student Kosaku is mildly obsessed with popular pop idol Yuka Kusakabe. He even mailed her certain vegetables from his school to help keep her body healthy. While watching the TV with his friends and classmates Minori and Kei, Kosaku's shocked to learn that Yuka is suddenly retiring. After Minori and Kei convince Kosaku to go to class, they and their classmates learn that they are getting a new transfer student. To Kosaku's surprise Ringo Kinoshita looks just like Yuka.
Goddess of Victory Rio Rollins is a pretty casino dealer working at the beautiful Howard Resort who strives to become an MVCD (Most Valuable Casino Dealer), like her missing mother. But for Rio to become one, she must collect 13 special magical cards called "Gates." She already possesses several as she's a Gate Holder. During a crucial card game against a mysterious player, Rio is aided by childhood friend Rina.
Chris Gore​ ​(PodCRASH,Film Threat) returns for DVD-Duesday Live, his popular segment from G4TV's Attack of the Show. Join Chris and a panel of film experts including Charles de Lauzirika (Blade Runner: The Final Cut), Cliff Stephenson (Hannibal), and special guests for a heated movie discussion. The panel will discuss the best DVD commentaries, talk about the weirdest DVD special features, and battle over the best DVD of all time. Participate in movie trivia to win DVDs.
Saturday March 26, 2016 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Webcomics Advocates co-founders Phil Vecchio and Brendan Creecy (Brax the Alien Rocker) celebrate and discuss the exciting world of webcomics. Joined by Patrick Scullin (Super Siblings) and moderator Andrew Linde (Nerd's Eye View podcast), they will give any webcomic creators in the audience 30 seconds to promote their comic to the crowd.
Saturday March 26, 2016 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 502A
It’s the big Saturday night event at WonderCon, an evening of costumed greatness! Doors open at 7:45 PM. See the feature article in the Events Guide for complete details.
Although he’s a monk trainee at his grandmother’s Buddhist Saienji Temple, Ikkou is still a typical teenage boy with typical desires. Because of that, he can’t control himself after he uses his powerful spiritual powers to assist the pretty nun trainees, who somehow must excite him to activate his powers to perform their exorcisms. This is especially true with Chitose—regardless if it’s just the two of them or the other girls are present. Despite this problem, Ikkou and Chitose start becoming closer.
TV is killing it right now when it comes to storytelling. But in the era of Peak TV, genre series are arguably having the biggest moment of all. From Game of Thrones to Orphan Black,Rick and Morty, The 100 and more, the lens used to dissect societal issues has always been most effective when removed enough from reality to see it for what it is. Nerdist managing editor Alicia Lutes and her panel of guests discuss why the most progressive stories are taking place in your favorite shows, and why you can't help but fan out about it.
Saturday March 26, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 515A
UPDATED: Sat, Mar 26, 11:38AM Join the Super Geeked Up crew as they discuss your favorite sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero topics and play super-fun geeky games like Character Cage Match, Universal Translator, and Let’s Geek It On! Plus a ton of audience participation and awesome prizes! Hosted by Jeff Burns with special co-host Kristen Nedopak (creator of The Geekie Awards) and special guests Christina Wren (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Man of Steel) and Joanna Sotomura (Emma Approved, Video Game High School). Don't miss this super-interactive award-winning show!
Saturday March 26, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Dice City, Epic PvP: Fantasy and Flock Demonstration
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Alderac Entertainment Group, or AEG, was formed in 1993 and is based in the city of Ontario, CA. Prior to getting into their current markets, AEG was involved in hobby gaming magazines, with their first product the magazine Shadis (winner of the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Origins Awards for Best Professional Gaming Magazine). Nightfall, an aggressive, head-to-head deckbuilding game, debuted in 2011. In 2012, AEG published a widely praised revision of Thunderstone known as Thunderstone Advance. New games include Flock, Dice City, Epic PVP: Fantasy, Smash Up: Munchkin, Smash Up: It's Your Fault! and Greedy Greedy Goblins.
Haunted by memories of his childhood friend Kuroneko, who claimed aliens exist before she died, Ryota Murakami has dedicated himself to proving it. By day he pursues his studies and at night he peers through a telescope. When a girl named Kuroha Neko joins his class, Murakami is shocked as she looks exactly like an older Kuroneko, but she has no memory of him. Determined to confirm her identity, Murakami will discover Neko has abilities no human should have, and other secrets that someone is determined to keep hidden.
(This event takes place in the Nighttime Games area at the JW Marriott. For nighttime tournaments, please sign up and register before 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall Games area.)
Villains & Henchmen is an as-yet unpublished game created by Ravensdale Publishing, an aspiring independent game design/publishing company. One of the world's most nefarious and diabolical supervillains has been captured and imprisoned by meddling heroes. As fellow villains and loyal henchmen, it's your job to orchestrate an escape! In this comic book-themed cooperative board game for 1–4 players, you will acquire powers, battle heroes, and overcome obstacles to spring the supervillain from a maximum-security prison. To succeed, you must work together. Of course, as villainous lackeys, you're all trying to one-up each other so that you can claim the coveted title of "Most Dangerous Villain"!
Although he has seen a lot of curses, Haruaki Yachi is unprepared for a cursed torture cube—with the humanoid figure of a young cute girl named Fear Kubrick—his father had mailed him. Now he must help break her curse before dangerous forces are able to get ahold of her deadly powers. Sassy loudmouth Fear has a hard time keeping a low profile, but with the help of Haruaki's other cursed female comrades, like Konoha Muramasa, maybe Fear can somehow break her curse and live in the human world.
Due to some mature themes/content, no one under 18 will be allowed into the Anime rooms after 10:00 PM unless accompanied by a parent or adult legal guardian.
Unlike other baby girls, Momoko was found inside a giant peach. Also most girls' best friends aren't Inugami the dog god, Sarugami the monkey god, and Kijigami the pheasant god, who have been teaching her how to use a sword and fight. When an army of evil Oni starts rampaging through feudal Japan looking for a magical peach's fragments, four Heavenly Celestial Goddesses are sent to stop them. When the Oni threatens her village, Momoko must defend it, and later finds herself recruited for an epic quest.
Due to some mature themes/content, no one under 18 will be allowed into the Anime rooms after 10:00 PM unless accompanied by a parent or adult legal guardian.
Growing up in an orphanage with no history of his past or family, Maiku Kamishiro only has a childhood picture of himself and another person-whom he believes is his long-lost twin sister-in front of a house. After he discovers and moves into his old home, two young girls show up one day with the same picture, both claiming to be his sister. With two pretty girls now living with him, Maiku's quiet life is about to be totally turned upside down.
Due to some mature themes/content, no one under 18 will be allowed into the Anime rooms after 10:00 PM unless accompanied by a parent or adult legal guardian.
After Hino Akiharu lost his parents. he was adopted by his uncle's family. Realizing his uncle is after his inheritance, Akiharu decides to enter the Hakureiryou boarding school and is placed in its new servant-training department where students are taught to be maids and butlers. But his delinquent appearance frightens the girls who make up the majority of the students. Unable to get along with his classmates, Akiharu- after meeting his childhood girlfriend Saikyou Tomomi-finds himself stuck in the middle of the school's bickering cliques!
Due to some mature themes/content, no one under 18 will be allowed into the Anime rooms after 10:00 PM unless accompanied by a parent or adult legal guardian.
After Akatsuki returns to his world with Miu, the defeated Demon King’s daughter (who’s also masquerading as his younger sister), they enroll at a special school for young people who have acquired magical powers. While learning with the other students to summon and control their unique powers, Miu finds some female friends, but Akatuski has some misunderstandings with certain students, including the student council’s female vice president Haruka.
Special autograph signing with DC’s Legends of Tomorrow stars Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Ciara Renée, Franz Drameh, and executive producers Marc Guggenheim and Phil Klemmer. Please visit West Hall A on Sunday morning for details. Signing will be at a later time on Sunday. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Sunday March 27, 2016 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
West Hall A
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is excited to announce a special autograph signing on a WonderCon exclusive collectible poster by cast members and filmmakers for the upcoming release of LEGO® SCOOBY-DOO!: HAUNTED HOLLYWOOD. Please visit West Hall A on Sunday morning for details. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Sunday March 27, 2016 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
West Hall A
Special autograph signing with The 100 stars Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Devon Bostick, Lindsey Morgan, Christopher Larkin, Richard Harmon, Isaiah Washington and executive producer Jason Rothenberg. Please visit West Hall A on Sunday morning for details. Signing will be at a later time on Sunday. You must participate in the ticket drawing for a chance to win.
Sunday March 27, 2016 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
West Hall A
Chase Masterson (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Amy Berg (writer, Da Vinci's Demons) (The Originals), Shawna Benson (The 100), Susan Kresnicka (anthropologist, Troika), Eric Goldman (writer, IGN), and Jo Garfein (executive director, Cancer Gets LOST) will discuss the evolution of fandom and how social media have been both a blessing and a curse to fans, content creators and entertainment journalists. This panel seeks to bring this debate out into the open, to discuss how the rules of fandom have changed and what creators and fans can do to make the fan/creator interaction positive and enriching.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 502B
Founder Huston Huddleston has compiled some of the greatest names in sci-fi and horror to create the 2016 traveling exhibit, and 2018 permanent location for the Hollywood Science Fiction Museum and Hollywood Horror Museum. What began as restoring the Star Trek Enterprise Bridge set has expanded into what will be the world's largest nonprofit educational museums for both genres. Board members include Ronald D. Moore, David Gerrold, Andrew Probert, Joe Dante, Clive Barker, Tom Holland, Sean S. Cunningham, Mick Garris, Sara Karloff, and Greg Nicotero.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 151
Magic Commander Elimination 5-Man Pods, 4–6 players (Entry Fee: $5.00) Competition will run all day. Prizes: Defeat a player, win a booster. Last player alive wins an additional booster.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Atlas Games: Gloom and Murder of Crows Demonstrations all day
Gloom -- In the Gloom card game, you assume control of the fate of an eccentric family of misfits and misanthropes. The goal of the game is sad, but simple: You want your characters to suffer the greatest tragedies possible before passing on to the well-deserved respite of death. You'll play horrible mishaps like Pursued by Poodles or Mauled by a Manatee on your own characters to lower their Self-Worth scores, while trying to cheer your opponents' characters with marriages and other happy occasions that pile on positive points. The player with the lowest total Family Value wins.
Murder of Crows -- Uncover a murder most foul by revealing six story elements that together describe the deadly deed and spell the word MURDER. But take care that your opponents can't do the same -- take their letters, counter their actions, or call on a waiting Crow to influence the murder before they do! At any moment a well-played card can shift the balance and seal someone's fate.
Cardfight Vanguard Trial League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random trial deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most number of wins gets a special prize.
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: Blood Rage, Rum N Bones, and SMOG Demonstrations
Blood Rage -- Blood Rage is a Viking board game created by acclaimed game designer Eric M. Lang. In this fast-paced yet highly strategic game, 2 to 4 players take control of Viking clans, invading, pillaging, and battling in a quest to gain as much glory as possible before Ragnarok finally consumes the land! The game's striking visuals are a combination of Adrian Smith's highly evocative artwork and Mike McVey's amazingly detailed miniatures.
Rum N Bones -- Rum & Bones is a miniatures board game where 2 to 6 players control fantastic pirate crews engaged in fierce combat. Inspired by MOBA style video games, Rum & Bones' gameplay is deep, fast-paced, and highly strategic. The game pits two pirate factions against each other. With their ships locked in combat, the crew and heroes attempt to board the enemy ship to disable it.
SMOG -- Set in the fantastic steampunk World of SMOG, created by Panache Animation, On Her Majesty's Service is a stylish board game for 2 to 4 competing players. You'll need to navigate the rotating tiles that make up the game board, trading Ethers and Artefacts in order to fulfill the quest set by Queen Victoria, all the while dealing with the Agents of the Shadow Master.
Cool Mini or Not Game Demonstrations: B-Sieged (1-12 Players -- 2 board set up, minimum 1 player, maximum 6 per board)
B-Sieged -- B-Sieged: Sons of the Abyss is a fully-cooperative, castle defense board game that combines exciting combat action with classic resource management. In this thrilling, defensive battle, 1 to 6 players control the mighty Heroes of Modhelm, who must fight back the encroaching Abyssal hordes and endure until salvation arrives! But that salvation will only come if you can protect the Messenger who was tasked with escaping the siege to retrieve an ancient magic artifact that will break the enemy forces. Survive the onslaught until the Messenger returns, and the Citadel will be saved!
Ghostbusters: The Board Game, Spyfall, Adventure Time: Card Wars, Cartoon Network Deck-Building Game, Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game, and DC Comics Deck-Building Game Demonstrations all day
Cryptozoic Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of original and licensed board games, card games, comics, and trading cards, including the DC Comics Deck-Building Game, The Walking Dead Board Game, Adventure Time: Cards Wars, The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game, and The Lookouts comic book. Following a philosophy and core principle of "Fans First," the dedicated gamers and fans of the Cryptozoic Entertainment team are focused on producing fun and amazing products along with epic events that bring all gaming fans together as part of the Cryptozoic community.
Force of Will Intro Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random intro deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most wins gets a special prize.
Conspiracy and Overlords of Infamy Kickstarter exclusive, Boss Monster 1 & 2, Looney Labs, King of Tokyo, King of New York, and Settlers of Catan Open Play Demonstrations of everything all day
Boss Monster -- The retro-inspired dungeon-building card game from indie publisher Brotherwise Games is designed for 2 to 4 players. Boss Monster is packed with nostalgic references to 8-bit video games, dungeon-crawling RPGs, and geeky pop culture. Players compete to become the ultimate villain: the final boss at the end of a side-scrolling dungeon.
Fluxx (Looney Labs) -- It all begins with one basic rule: Draw one card, play one card. You start with a hand of three cards, add the card you drew to your hand, and then choose one card to play, following the directions written on your chosen card. As cards are drawn and played from the deck, the rules of the game change—from how many cards are drawn or played or even how many cards you can hold at the end of your turn.
Magic Intro Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random Intro deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day, the player with the most number of wins gets a special prize.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Pokémon Intro Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day. Players receive a random Intro deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most wins gets a special prize.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Red Dragon Inn (Slugfest Games) -- You and your friends are a party of heroic fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you're back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. You and your adventuring companions will spend the night drinking, gambling, and roughhousing. The last person who is both sober enough to remain conscious and shrewd enough to hold on to his Gold Coins wins the game.
Representatives from Steve Jackson Games will present free game play demos all day, every day! Steve Jackson's best-known games include GURPS, the Generic Universal Role Playing System; Munchkin, the irreverent game of dungeon crawling; and Chez Geek, the game of apartment life. Steve Jackson Games also publishes Pyramid magazine, which covers the best in gaming in all genres and from all publishers.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Structure Deck League (Entry Fee: $20.00) Competition will run all day every day. Players receive a random Structure deck and play against other league members. Prizes: Players win prizes for completing matches. At the end of each day the player with the most wins gets a special prize.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Returning to Lake Kiriya City, Nonoka Komiya is surprised to see that the giant saucer that appeared shortly before she and her family left seven years ago still hovers over the city. Also she doesn't remember a girl named Noel who confuses her by claiming that they had met before and has been waiting for her return. As Nonaka focuses on reconnecting with her old friends, odd memories that were suppressed by her mother's death being to return, that may even involve a forgotten previous meeting she had with Noel.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
Room 503
Do you want to know what it takes to build your own Star Wars droid? Southern California R2 builders Chris Romines,Michael McMaster,William Miyamoto, and Victor Franco (moderator) discuss how their robots were built and how they work. Topics include materials, blueprints, building techniques, tools, and the electronics used to bring R2's to life.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 411
Pour some sugar on WonderCon special guest Amber Benson! The actor, writer, director (Buffy The Vampire Slayer) will give a presentation chronicling some of her more recent work, followed by a Q&A, where she will talk about whatever the earlybirds want to talk about. Cupcakes/sugar will be included.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 152
Did you ever want to be a superhero? Did you ever wish you had super powers? This panel of psychologists and writers discuss the benefits of comics and how they can potentially be therapeutic. Psychologists Dr. Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy; Star Wars Psychology) and Dr. Patrick O'Connor (Comicspedia; Walking Dead Psychology), peer counselor Travis Adams (Department of Veterans Affairs), and writer Alan Kistler (Doctor Who: A History; Walking Dead Psychology) discuss your favorite superheroes. Jenna Busch (Legion of Leia; Star Wars Psychology) moderates.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 502A
Ron Diamond (program curator and producer) presents a handpicked selection of many of the best in new internationally acclaimed animated shorts from Australia, Iran, Ireland, the UK and the USA, including new works by Don Hertzfeldt and Amanda Palmer. Following the screening, Diamond will conduct a Q&A.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 403AB
Licensed comics have seen an evolution from money grab and media tie-in to an artform. More than ever, these books are crucial to bringing in new and lapsed readers, from wide demographics, and extending fandom and its universe. Dafna Pleban (BOOM! Studios editor) leads a discussion on the evolution of licensed comics, from what has been achieved thus far to what lies ahead and how comic creators are taking part in the history of these franchises. Featuring writer Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), artist Chrystin Garland (Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems), Jackson Lanzing and Collin P. Kelly (The Maze Runner), Sarah Kuhn (Barbie), and others.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 515B
If you're a writer or artist attending the Comic Creator Connection, this is your chance to practice giving your pitch before the big event and get some free coaching from a pro. Not sure what that means? A pitch is simply the way you present yourself or your project to others. It is usually a brief speech designed to persuade and interest your listener in what you're doing or what you've made. Most creators have no trouble coming up with fantastic ideas for new comics, but they often struggle to talk clearly and concisely about those ideas to other people. Giving a good pitch is a vital skill you must have to bring 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. Pitch Reviews will be conducted by Douglas Neff, an experienced presentation coach and professional public speaker who hosts the Comic Creator Connection and From Fan to Creator: Goal-Setting for Creative Types. This is not a panel. Instead, these are 3- to5-minute individual coaching sessions for as many people as can be accommodated in the scheduled time. Everyone is welcome. Please note that showing up is not a guarantee that you'll get a review session. Spaces are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 150
Epic PvP: Fantasy, Dice City, Greedy Greedy Goblins, Doomtown: Reloaded and Smash Up Demonstrations (all day)
Alderac Entertainment Group, or AEG, was formed in 1993 and is based in the city of Ontario, CA. Prior to getting into their current markets, AEG was involved in hobby gaming magazines, with their first product the magazine Shadis (winner of the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Origins Awards for Best Professional Gaming Magazine). Nightfall, an aggressive, head-to-head deckbuilding game, debuted in 2011. In 2012, AEG published a widely praised revision of Thunderstone known as Thunderstone Advance. New games include Flock, Dice City, Epic PVP: Fantasy, Smash Up: Munchkin, Smash Up: It's Your Fault! and Greedy Greedy Goblins.
Ravensdale Publishing's Villains & Henchmen Demonstrations all day
Villains & Henchmen is an as-yet unpublished game created by Ravensdale Publishing, an aspiring independent game design/publishing company. One of the world's most nefarious and diabolical supervillains has been captured and imprisoned by meddling heroes. As fellow villains and loyal henchmen, it's your job to orchestrate an escape! In this comic book-themed cooperative board game for 1–4 players, you will acquire powers, battle heroes, and overcome obstacles to spring the supervillain from a maximum-security prison. To succeed, you must work together. Of course, as villainous lackeys, you're all trying to one-up each other so that you can claim the coveted title of "Most Dangerous Villain"!
Kotarou's life (which has been spent mostly alone), is thrown into chaos when the apprentice angel Misha moves in next door. Misha immediately clings onto Kotarou, but since she doesn't know much about life on Earth, her "divine intervention" is usually anything but helpful to him. She is constantly breaking things, getting into trouble, and causing all sorts of misunderstandings that end up getting Kotaru involved in one weird situation after another.
Sunday March 27, 2016 10:55am - 11:20am PDT
Room 503
Fiberglass? Foam? 3D-Printing? Lasers? Looking to build your own Halo armor and props but don't know where to start? The members of the 405th Pacific Regiment are here to help! They will be discussing many of the methods used to create props and armor from the Halo universe, followed by a Q&A to help you get started on your armor-building journey. Panelists include J.P. Pollio and Cary Gunnar Lee (pepakura and painting), Ian Milward (3D-printing), Alec Richter (vacuform), and Kenneth Miller (foam and rigging). Moderated by Benedict Choy (405th Pacific CO).
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 502B
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 25, 08:43AM Are you a writer or artist? Ever dream of working for Marvel? Do you find yourself thinking, "I could do that . . . if I knew how!" Well, here's your chance! Join editor Wil Moss, as well as superstar writers and artists, including WonderCon special guests Russell Dauterman (The Mighty Thor), Humberto Ramos (Extraordinary X-Men), Joe Quinones (Howard the Duck), and Charles Soule (Daredevil) to find out the answers on how to get your foot in the door and make your job Marvel!
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 151
Chris Hardwick (Comedy Central's @Midnight, AMC'sTalking Dead) is joined by Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News), Nerdist Industries president Adam Rymer, and the Nerdist editorial team: editor-in-chief Rachel Heine,Dan Casey (The Dan Cave), Malik Forté (Nerdist Play), Kyle Hill (Because Science), Matt Grosinger (Celebrity Playlist), and managing editor Alicia Lutes. The panel will talk sci-fi, superheroes, and what it's like to work at Nerdist.
Get ready for hilarious hijinks in Tinseltown as Scooby and the gang head to Hollywood -this time in LEGO form. They visit a legendary motion picture studio that's haunted by movie monsters from classic old films. See the world premiere of this film, then stay to hear from members of the cast and crew as they tell the tales of making the movie. Cast includes Frank Welker (Scooby-Doo, Fred), Grey Griffin (Daphne), Matthew Lillard (Shaggy), Kate Micucci (Velma), notable voices actors Dee Bradley Baker, J. B. Blanc, and James Arnold Taylor, and the Mistress of the Dark herself, Cassandra Peterson! LEGO Scooby-Doo!: Haunted Hollywood will be available May 3, 2016 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
HeroClix - Modern Age Limited Constructed Tournament (No Entry Fee) Build a 400-point Modern Age team. The following will not be allowed: Resources, figures larger than a peanut base, constructs, relics, ID cards, Feats, BFCs, Event Dials, and Characters equipped during force construction. The following will be allowed: Theme teams, ATAs, Special Objects, Word Bubbles, and Bystanders. Prizes: LEs from monthly prize kits.
HeroClix Sanctioned Tournaments from The Realm Games & Comics and Majestix. The general HeroClix Gaming Policy and Tournament Rules will be posted onsite.
After Sakura accidently released the magical cards stored inside a strange book, the mysterious guardian Kerberos tasks her with collecting all of these magical cards as a Cardcaptor. In her monumental task of collecting all the cards, while still trying to live the life of a normal fourth-grader, Sakura must sometimes rely upon her family and friends...especially her best female friend Tomoyo, who accidently discovered Sakura's secret identity and secretly videotapes Sakura's exploits of capturing the escaped cards.
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:20am - 11:45am PDT
Room 503
A psychologist created the world's most famous superheroine. A psychiatrist attacked that psychologist and the character as part of his war on the comic book industry. One helped bring the Golden Age of Comics to life, one helped end it. Their repercussions have lasted to this day. After them, comics psychology largely died until the 21st century, when a growing number of psych pros resurrected it in books, blogs, podcasts, videos, and more. Join psychologists Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology; Captain America vs. Iron Man), Elizabeth Ann (Star Wars Psychology), Patrick O'Connor (Comicspedia), and Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy), along with Alan Kistler (Agents of Style) and Matt Munson (The Project Workbench) for a look at the comic book psychos.
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 411
Comedy in comics appears in all forms, from the tone of an entire story or the nature of the art, to a one-line gag in an otherwise serious story. Humor has always had a place in comics and moderator Nina Taylor Kester (Cartoon Art Museum) explores this important aspect with WonderCon special guests Kyle Baker (Plastic Man: On the Lam), Ming Doyle (DC Comics: Bombshells), Francesco Francavilla (Afterlife with Archie), Agnes Garbowska (My Little Pony), Joe Quinones (Howard the Duck), and Raina Telgemier (Sisters).
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 152
Vince Hernandez (Aspen Comics VP/editor-in-chief), Matt Hawkins (Top Cow Productions publisher), Barbara Randall Kesel (editor), David Wohl (DC Comics editor), and Shannon Eric Denton (editor, writer) detail the keys to success in getting published and hired by a comic book publisher.
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Some of the greatest artistry in comics today can be found not in the books but on the outside. What goes into designing a memorable, magnificent cover? This topic is discussed with examples by folks who've done it, featuring Paolo Rivera (Daredevil, The Valiant), Bill Sienkiewicz (Stray Toasters, Elektra: Assassin), and Annie Wu (Black Canary, Hawkeye). Presiding over the discussion is Mark Evanier.
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 502A
The Winner Twins, Brittany and Brianna, multiple award-winning and national bestselling science fiction authors, script writers, and producers, best known for their popular Strand series, will explain how to create your own novel step by step; from building your universe to overcoming writer's block to the different paths to publishing. The twins have taught their unique award-winning creative writing method to hundreds of thousands of convention attendees, teachers, and students across the country. They will be joined by Steven-Elliot Altman (bestselling author of Deprivers, game writer of 9Dragons, Pearl's Peril and Ancient Aliens) and Richard Hatch (Captain Apollo/Tom Zarek of Battlestar Galactica, author of the bestselling Battlestar Galactica book series), along with special guests, to share their war stories, answer your questions and teach you how to craft your story idea into a marketable novel, television series, or film franchise.
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Otter of the Underground • Christina Benenati When their gold mine experiences a mysterious power outage, Otter and Mole's journey to restore the mine spirals into a wild adventure. (A) (USA)
Hey Deer! • Ors Barczy A deer shovels snow at his home. Suddenly, something extraordinary happens. (A) (Hungary)
Rosso Papavero • Martin Smatana One starry night, a boy's circus dreams come true. (A) (Slovakia)
Theodora • Henry Chaisson/Travis Bogosian A resourceful young girl prepares dinner for a friend. (A) (USA)
Isa and the Frog Prince • Yinxiang Huang After Isa says her frog is a prince, she is challenged to prove it. (A) (USA)
Aunt Marulan and the Magic Soap • Michelle Lia Captain Longtail needs Lisa's help to find his remaining crew, who have been turned into soap figurines. (A) (Australia)
Julia Julep • Alana Cymerman Julia seeks out her mother's spirit in a landmark snack bar that's in the shape of a giant orange. (L) (Canada)
Greenhorn • Tom Whitus An 11-year-old Holocaust survivor arrives in Brooklyn and begins a friendship with a boy who stutters. Together, they stand up for who they are. Based on the children's novel by Anna Olswanger. (L) (USA)
Cuerdas • Pedro Solis Garcia Maria's school routine is interrupted by a special child's arrival. (A) (Spain)
Forceful Imagination • Jim Eimmerman Michelle, an imaginative seven-year old, gets entangled in the schemes of her little brother while trying to save her toys and obey her mom. (A) (USA)
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT
Room 518
Created in 1954 in Kochi, Yosakoi combines modern music and classic Japanese dance into a unique fusion performed in teams. It's become a growing phenomenon with huge festivals held across Japan. But it's unknown to high school student Naru Sekia, as few things do grab her attention. She's average in everything and her only interest is reading fairy tales. But after encountering Hana, an American exchange student who is determined to start a Yosakoi dancing club at their school, Naru is drawn into Yosakoi's whirlwind world
Sunday March 27, 2016 11:45am - 12:10pm PDT
Room 503
DCE's co-publishers are back and have lots to share! Jim Lee and Dan DiDio are the driving forces behind DC, Vertigo, MAD, and much more. This up-close-and-personal panel gives you a chance to step up and ask questions about your favorite comic book publishers!
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 151
Photographers and photojournalists Bill Watters (Bleeding Cool), Dave Luchessi (Disney), Geri Kramer, Jon York (York in a Box Photography), Mike Tuffley (Disney), and Deborah Kountz (DebShots Photography) discuss tips and tricks on getting the most out of photography at conventions. The conversation will cover tricks of the trade, changes in technology, how to get great shots at conventions, working with cosplayers and groups, and the ever-evolving legal aspects that surround photography. Experienced photographers as well as those shooting with their smartphones will all find something new to take away from the panel.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Join New York Times bestselling author and WonderCpn special guest Carrie Vaughn for a talk and Q&A session about everything from her books, publishing experiences, lifelong geeky loves, and everything in between. Carrie is the author of the bestselling urban fantasy Kitty series, about a werewolf who hosts a talk radio advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged. She's also written a number of other fantasy novels (After the Golden Age, Discord's Apple, Voices of Dragons, Steel), upwards of 80 short stories for publications ranging from Weird Tales to Tor.com, and she's a contributor to George R. R. Martin's Wild Cards series of shared world novels.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 515A
WonderCon will once again host the Comic Creator Connection, an event that puts writers and artists together to see whether they can find their creative counterparts. Here's how it works: in two 2-hour sessions—on Friday, March 25, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Sunday, March 27, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM—writers and artists can sit down and meet each other in a neutral environment. In 5-minute sessions, you can talk one-on-one with individual prospective collaborators about their ideas and skills. At the end of each 5-minute period, you will get up and move on to the next person. If you're interested in furthering the conversation, you place your contact info (name and e-mail address) on a supplied card for that prospective partner. (Please note: This isn't an ordinary WonderCon program. Preliminary sign-ups for the CCC take place online before WonderCon. Since we are registering creators in advance they will get priority seating. Any seats that are still open once the event starts will be given on a first come first serve basis. To check and see if space is still available, visit Room 150 about 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. Please note that space is limited and if you do not pre-register a seat may not be available if you choose to attend.) Complete details are available on the Comic Creator Connection page on our website.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 150
Sunday Sealed Deck (Entry Fee: $30) Players receive 3 packs of Battle for Zendikar and 3 packs of Oath of the Gatewatch and play in a Swiss-style sealed deck tournament.
The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Pokémon Sealed Deck (Entry Fee: $30.00) Players receive 6 boosters of the current set and play in Swiss-style tournament. Win a booster Pack for every match you win.
Ending time is approximate and for scheduling purposes only.The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
After his parents are reassigned to work overseas, Makoto Niwa stays with his aunt Meme. At her home he meets her peculiar daughter Erio, a self-proclaimed alien, who after being missing for half a year was found floating in the sea with no memory from that time. Makoto soon realizes he won't have his ideal adolescent life as he begins his new life full of interesting situations and experiences, especially his developing relationship with Erio.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:10pm - 12:35pm PDT
Room 503
With Mt. Weather destroyed and tensions escalating among the various clans on the ground, The 100's sacrifices and heartbreaking choices have changed them forever. But now, as they set out to fortify their place in this dangerous new world, the question remains of what form that world will take: Will peace begin to take form, or will full-scale war break out among the Grounder clans? The twists are just beginning. Be among the first to get the scoop on what's in store for the second half of the third season. What is the City of Light? What is ALIE's end game? What challenges will the Sky People face next? See a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A with series stars Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Devon Bostick, Christopher Larkin, Lindsey Morgan, Richard Harmon, Isaiah Washington, and Henry Ian Cusick and executive producer Jason Rothenberg. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, The 100airs Thursdays at 9:00 pm on The CW.
Doll owners and enthusiasts gather to discuss the world of ball-jointed resin dolls from companies such as Volks, Fairyland, Iplehouse, and many others. Whether a seasoned collector or someone just starting out, you'll have the opportunity to learn basics and share tips. Come to share the beauty of your own unique doll, or just to see the 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!
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Take a look inside some of your favorite TV series with the people who make them come to life, as they share their candid thoughts on how to create and write the shows you love. Emily Andras (Wynonna Earp, Lost Girls), Amber Benson (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Last Dreamkeeper), Deirdre Mangan( iZombie), and Carolyn Omine (The Simpsons) join moderator Allison Baker (IDW Entertainment) to give you the straight scoop.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Meet the women whose work changed what's possible for free expression in comics! In the Golden and Silver Ages, pioneering cartoonists challenged gender and color barriers to establish a place for women in comics. In the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, underground cartoonists used the comics page to advance feminism and teach public health, while the alternative cartoonists of the 1980s and 1990s produced groundbreaking personal and political narratives. This panel will also explore the editors and publishers who blazed new trails for mainstream and alternative comics and examine the creators who made the graphic novels that inspired today's landscape of increasingly diverse and empowering comics storytelling. Moderated by CBLDF editorial director Betsy Gomez.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 502A
Working in teams always has its challenges, but imagine how hard it must be when that challenge is to save the world! When our favorite characters team up, it makes for some amazing stories. WonderCon special guests Brian Michael Bendis (Uncanny X-Men) and Charles Soule (Inhuman) discuss group dynamics in comics with moderator Jessica Tseang.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 152
Erika Rothberg (Loyola Marymount University) demonstrates the ways in which Watchmen can be used to teach introductory Foucauldian power theory to undergraduate students and keep them engaged with (instead of afraid of) critical theory. Derek Heid (Temecula Valley High School) shows how to use Dan Walsh's Garfield Minus Garfield to introduce the notion of "formalism" and literary theory in high school English classes and to demonstrate how adherence to rules and the perversion of those rules works within genre. Matthew Hoffman (Florida State University), and Sara Kolmes (Florida State University) examine the heteronormative and amatonormative shift in the transformation of Superman and Wonder Woman's relationship from platonic to romantic.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 411
When Najimi Osana helps her good friend Tsuyuri at an event where dojinshi (self-published comics) are displayed and sold by amateur clubs or dojin circles, they encounter her childhood friend Justice, who's a major dojin circle author. After learning someone can make money from self-publishing, Najimit decides to do her own comic, although she has no illustration experience. She succeeds in selling one to a guy named Hoshi, who becomes attracted to her.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:35pm - 12:50pm PDT
Room 503
Jinnai High School is now the battleground for high-yield explosives and hilarity. As all the qualities that makes Sosuke a really good soldier and weapons expert also makes him an awkward classmate, he's totally clueless about girls, especially with Kaname, whom he is protecting as her undercover bodyguard. This and their unusual relationship usually results in Sosuke and Kaname experiencing hilarious situations together or sometimes with their friends or other classmates.
Sunday March 27, 2016 12:50pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 503
Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens's huge success has brought out fans of all ages to the theaters to see the first live action Star Wars film in 10 years. Hear the fans speak about what they loved, what they were surprised about, and what failed to live up to their expectations-all while the next wave of Star Wars fans explore advances made in the Star Wars Universe 39 years after its original release. Plus enjoy a special review of the incredible fan art inspired by The Force Awakens that has added a new layer and depth to your favorite characters. Panelists include Shawn Crosby (Rebel Legion), Kevin Pere (501st Legion), Jessica Woods (501st Legion), Ralph RJ Perez ( Star Wars fan), and moderator Anastasia Hunter.
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 502B
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 18, 04:16PM Breaking into comics panels are among the most popular at comic conventions throughout the country. Aspiring writers and artists are as in demand with publishers as social media wizards and Excel-loving number crunchers. Listen to the origin stories of Felipe Smith (All-New Ghost Rider), Sam Humphries (Jonesy), Chrystin Garland (Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems), and Mairghread Scott (Toil and Trouble), and the behind-the-scenes professionals they work with to make the comics you love to read! Moderated by Matt Gagnon (BOOM! Studios editor-in-chief).
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 515A
What is it about a great monster that draws you in? New York Times bestselling novelist and WonderCon special guest Scott Sigler writes stories full of monsters and mayhem, including some that look just like you. This spotlight will take a look at some of the best of his own creations and at the pop culture monsters that influence his work. From the creatures that crawl beneath San Francisco in his novel Nocturnal to the terror-inducing invaders in Infected, Scott finds unique ways to delight and frighten at once.
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 151
Once more, with feeling! You're invited to the fourth celebration of toe-tapping, floor-stomping cartoon music, including the immensely popular sing-along with the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Mayhem of the Music Meister." Join a bevy of special guests, from composers and songwriters to the voices carrying the tunes, as well as Warner Archive Collection podcast hosts Matt Patterson,D. W. Ferranti, and a few surprise guests for an entertaining, interactive look & listen at some of the great cartoon music of the past 50 years.
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
As his menacing appearance makes people incorrectly think Ryuji is a delinquent, it's difficult for him to meet people. After meeting a small, cute, but strange girl named Taiga, who's better known as the Palm-Top Tiger due to her extremely short temper and throwing punches at anyone, Ryuji learns that she is a good friend of Minori, the girl he secretly loves. And Taiga secretly loves Ryuji's good friend Yusaku, as well. They decide to join forces to help each other out with their romantic problems and somehow get the one they love, during which they also become good friends.
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:15pm - 1:40pm PDT
Room 503
When heroes alone are not enough, the world needs legends. In DC's Legends of Tomorrow,rogue time master Rip Hunter travels from the year 2166 back 150 years to assemble a disparate group of both heroes and rogues to confront the immortal threat of Vandal Savage-with not only the planet, but all of time hanging in the balance. From the creators of The Flash and Arrow, The CW's newest superhero team-up combines characters from both shows, in addition to new heroes from the DC Comics pantheon. This epic story puts the fate of the world in the hands of an unlikely team, and the battle to save Earth will be legendary. From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, DC's Legends of Tomorrow airs Thursdays at 8/7c on The CW.
Join Ming Doyle (Constantine: The Hellblazer) and Joe Quinones (Howard the Duck) for a casual, audience heavy Q&A and live-art presentation. Joe and Ming will draw while they field any and all questions, suggestions, and Twitter mentions. Their original sketches will be given away to lucky attendees at the end of the panel!
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 152
Kyle Hill (Because Science, Nerdist Science editor) and a group of scientists, engineers, and mega nerds discuss the secret science behind everything from Starkiller Base to lightsabers to BB-8. A large portion of the panel will be devoted to an audience Q&A, so get ready to geek out.
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
From Cartoon Network, MTV, and indie comics publishers to the big three, WonderCon special guest Kyle Baker (Nat Turner, Why I Hate Saturn) has had one busy career. The eight-time Eisner Award-winning writer/artist talks about all this stuff and what's next.
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 502A
This panel addresses the question every aspiring writer wants answered: "How do I break into the business?" Hollywood screenwriters and graphic novel producers share insider information, publishing secrets, and the professional realities on how to develop your ideas into a viable property. Moderated by 2015 Disney/ABC Writing Program winner and 2014 Eisner Award nominee Brandon Easton (Marvel's Agent Carter, ThunderCats), the panel includes Geoffrey Thorne (Leverage, The Librarians), Erika Alexander (Concrete Park, Living Single), and Tony Puryear ( Concrete Park, the Schwarzenegger film Eraser). Topics will include how to hire artists and build a strong contract, how to seek out a publisher, and how to navigate the tough new world of intellectual property management in the digital frontier.
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 515B
For Hayate Ayasaki life has never been easy, especially after he became the butler/bodyguard for teenage heiress Nagi Sanzenin. Hayate is still unaware Nagi has feelings for him and has to deal with her insecurity and laziness, the occasional schemes by her grandfather, the frequent attempts by various parties to kidnap her, and an unexpected new relative suddenly appearing, who claims to be her younger sister. Hayate's also unaware that Hinagiku has developed feelings for him as well, so sometimes misunderstandings occur between them.
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:40pm - 2:05pm PDT
Room 503
The Incredible 4D Adventures of JoJo (and His Annoying Sister Avila) • Brian von Schmidt Six-year-old JoJo must take care of his little sister Avila during an outdoor adventure in this comic-action film. (L) (USA)
Sunday March 27, 2016 1:45pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 518
Explore what it's like be a geek, working in a geek culture vocation, while raising a geekling. Join panelists for a rousing discussion of modern-day parenting, attending conventions, using devices, cosplaying, online privacy, and using tech to make you a better parent, as well as when is best to introduce kids to the Star Wars movies (and in what order?), and more! Bring your kids and your questions! The panel will have some coloring books to keep kids occupied so you can try to focus! Panelists include Melody Mooney (writer, Geekmom.com), Kendra Moras (Photography by Kendra Jean), Heather Pritchett (technical director, Disney Animation), and Cris Moras (lighter, Disney Feature Animation). Moderated by Theresa Wollenstein (organizer, Geeklings & Parental Units playdate group).
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Two great animated "justice" series go head-to-head. Everyone is a winner as Warner Archive Collection celebrates both Justice League and Young Justice. Join some of the creative minds and talented voices behind both series, including the premier voices of Batman and Wonder Woman, Kevin Conroy and Susan Eisenberg. Leading the Justice League and Young Justice creators are Greg Weisman (Gargoyles), Brandon Vietti (LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes, Batman: Under the Red Hood) and everybody's favorite voice of Cyborg, Khary Payton. Join this panel for a blockbuster discussion of the two popular series under the guidance of Warner Archive Collection podcasters D. W. Ferranti and Matthew Patterson and moderator Gary Miereanu.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
Personal and political alliances make for strange bedfellows, companions, and frenemies in the tales of Josephine Angelini (Worldwalker Trilogy), Leah Thomas (Because You'll Never Meet Me), Chris Howard (Night Speed), and V. E. Schwab (A Darker Shade of Magic). Maryelizabeth Yturralde of Mysterious Galaxy moderates.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 151
From pitches all the way to the printed page, find out how Valiant's superstar creators and crack editorial team create the award-winning series behind the largest independent superhero universe in comics today. Valiant editor-in-chief Warren Simons and publisher Fred Pierce go behind the scenes to reveal the secrets to developing and editing hit series like Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity, Faith, and X-O Manowar.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Emily Decker (American Academy of Art) unmasks the myth of the superwoman by compiling material from canonical feminist art history to connect the feminist movement in comics today with the feminist movement of the 1960s and the 1970s. Ajani Brown (San Diego State University) examines the legacy of Jackie Ormes, the first African American woman cartoonist, in her socially and politically aware strips Patty Jo 'n' Ginger and Torchy Brown, as well as the impact of Ormes' work on other cartoonist such as Barbara Brandon-Croft (Where I'm Coming From) and Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks). Andrew Fogel (Purdue University) argues that superheroes' fantasy geographies developed as an imagined Jewish homeland, a response to Jewish existence outside statehood-defined modernity.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 411
Force of Will Sealed Deck (Entry Fee: $30.00) Players receive 6 boosters of the current set and play in Swiss-style tournament. Win a booster pack for every match you win.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Casual Format Sealed (Entry Fee: $20.00) Players receive 5 Battle packs and build a 20-card deck (XYZ monsters do not count and go in the extra deck). Play in single-elimination rounds. Prizes: First place gets a booster box. Additional prize support based on attendance
Ending time is approximate and for scheduling purposes only.The sanctioned judges of SoCal Games & Comics will be running the Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament events.
Want-to-be delinquent Kazama's mission of ruling Fujou Academy is derailed by a run-in with the Game Creation Club's crazy cuties, who force Kazama into joining their hilariously twisted world. Roka is the cute boss ruling this club made up of pretty psychopaths who enjoy snacking, setting things on fire, burying any adversaries up to their necks, and tazing anyone who gets in their way. Also Roka is vying for ultimate control of the school club scene. Unable to escape, Kazama manages to maintain his sanity somehow and survive the whacked out games these girls play.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:05pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 503
All train-fanatic Naoto Takayama has dreamed about is becoming an engineer, but when he passes the entrance exam and gets a trainee position with the JNR, his ambitions are totally derailed. Instead of being in the train's front cab, Naoto's stuck in the security division working with two pretty girls, trigger happy Aoi and kindhearted intelligent Haruka, along with Sho, the squad's other male member. Working together, they either deal with various security issues occurring at any train station-like bomb threats and thieves- or assisting customers or passengers.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT
Room 503
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 21, 09:05AM Literary agents Holly Root (Waxman Leavell Literary Agency), and Kate Testerman (kt literary) take your questions and discuss the wild world of manuscript querying, the role of agents in the publication and film rights process, and more! No pitches, please.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 502A
The Antidote Trust, America's number one indie cooperative, has been hard at work, collectively and as individuals. Members such as Sebastian Jones (co-creator of Stranger Comics, The Untamed, I Am book series,Dusu) are shaking up the comics and entertainment industries' landscapes. Hannibal Tabu (writer, Artifacts,Soulfire: Sourcebook #1,Waso, Project: Wildfire), a web producer and journalist will be sharing how he's able to get so much work done. Andre Owens (writer/publisher, Force Galaxia, writer/director, The Psychedelic Detective web series) will share his professional background. DeWayne Copeland (author, Ja Rel Sunstormer & the Port Controller of Cruzar, CV Nation) will be on hand to provide insights on how to execute excellence on a shoestring budget. Robert Roach (storyboard artist,Insomnia, winner of the inaugural Glyph Award, Menthu, The Roach) returns with updates on his recent activity. Others may also drop by.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 515B
Join WonderCon special guest Russell Dauterman, artist of Marvel's Thor and The Mighty Thor, for this panel about his career in comics. Russell will be talking about his digital art process, female Thor, breaking in, and more with moderator Sam Humphries (writer, Star-Lord). Plus, Russell will answer your questions and give a sneak peak of his upcoming work.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 152
Rod Roddenberry (executive producer, son of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek),Trevor Roth (COO/head of development, Roddenberry Entrainment), and Tory Mell (producer, Roddenberry Entertainment) celebrate the sci-fi giant's golden anniversary! Join this panel for fun, prizes, and more! Rod and Trevor will partake in a Q&A session moderated by a surprise guest.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 403AB
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation offer an encore screening of Justice League vs. Teen Titans; the latest entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe original movies. The film's all-star cast includes Jason O'Mara (Complications, Terra Nova) as Batman, Jerry O'Connell ( Crossing Jordan, Stand By Me) as Superman, Rosario Dawson (Sin City, Rent) as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds) as Cyborg, and Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, Ugly Betty) as Flash. Sean Maher (Firefly/Serenity, Batman: Bad Blood) also returns as Nightwing, as does Stuart Allan (Batman vs. Robin) as Robin/Damian. Making their Teen Titans voiceover debuts are Taissa Farmiga (American Horror Story, Wicked City) as Raven, Jake T. Austin (Wizards of Waverly Place, The Fosters) as Blue Beetle, Brandon Soo Hoo ( Tropic Thunder, From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series) as Beast Boy, and Kari Wahlgren (Phineas and Ferb, Legion of Superheroes) as Starfire. Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead, Daredevil) takes the villainous center stage as Trigon. Watch a replay of a postscreening discussion, featuring several of the film's actors and producer James Tucker, director Sam Liu, character designer Phil Bourassa, and screenwriter Bryan Q. Miller. Justice League vs. Teen Titansarrives April 12 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray combo pack, DVD, and digital HD.
Shortly after the Space Era began, two meteors hit the Earth, causing chaos. In Space Era 179 the Federal Government discovers within a third meteor secret technology dubbed Extra-Over Technology or EOT. The Extra-Over Technological Investigative Institute's head director, Dr. Zoldark, discovers that the EOT's creators are heading to Earth to reclaim it-or even worse-invade the planet. As a defense against this threat, the government develops humanoid mechas called Personal Troopers and finds people with the abilities needed to pilot them.
Sunday March 27, 2016 2:55pm - 3:20pm PDT
Room 503
Bursting onto the international scene with a new form of martial arts screen action, the films of Hong Kong are some of the most influential in cinema history. From the '70s through the '90s, Golden Harvest introduced stars like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Tsui Hark, and Jet Li to the world, and now Warner Archive is mining the depths of this unique library to bring a variety of action, historic, comedy, thriller, and fantasies like Pedicab Driver, The Blade, and A Terracotta Warrior to home entertainment for the first time. Join Warner Archive podcasters Matt Patterson and D. W. Ferranti along with several HK film experts and witnesses to the behind-the-scenes action for an outrageous exploration of a filmic flashpoint.
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 408AB
Ladies unite to create more female-driven content. Accomplished female creators will discuss how to cultivate your ideas and bring them to life. Leave with inspiration, confidence, a solid plan of action, and tons of new ideas. All genders and ages welcome! Panelists include Patty Robinson (Pike & Trident), Jenny Lorenzo (Buzzfeed, Geekgasm), Heidi Cox (Stalking LeVar), Stephanie Thorpe (Elf Quest, Ladies & The Gents), and Kristen Nedopak (The Geekie Awards, The Skyrim Parodies).
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Once relegated to the fringe of society, LGBTQ culture has shifted dynamically into the mainstream over the last 15 years, as witnessed by the acceptance of marriage equality, a transgender Olympian receiving standing ovations, and more positive LGBTQ characters in film and television than ever before. Even the geekosphere, a traditionally straight boy's club, is increasingly crossing over into the queer realm with gay comic book characters like Midnighter, lesbian characters on Gotham andAdventure Time and Ryan Reynolds admittedly bisexual as Deadpool. Join Prism Comics and moderator Mike Ciriaco (Hype, writer for LA Weekly, Frontiers) as he discusses the origins, trends, and benefits of the overlap of geek and gay with panelists Josh Trujillo (Love Machines, Death Saves), Sina Grace (Self Obsessed), Tara Madison Avery (Gooch, Anything That Loves), Mike Manning (An Act of Love, Youthful Daze, Delirium), Jim McCann (Return of the Dapper Men, Mind the Gap), Ted Biaselli (The Haunting Hour, Spooksville), and Gordon Bellamy (game developer).
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Whilce Portacio (Image founder) will offer thoughtful tips and critiques for artists looking to break into the comic book industry. Bring your portfolio for an hour of guidance from the Bishop creator and a master of the medium!
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 150
WonderCon is going out on a high note! The powers that be behind Whendopolis 2016, aka the folks who bring you the Buffy musical "Once More With Feeling" to close out San Diego Comic-Con, present an interactive screening of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog! Come and revel in the musical genius of The Whedons! But remember, the best part of the show is up to you! Cheer for Dr. Horrible! Cheer for Penny! Cheer for Moist! Cheer for the Freeze Ray! Cheer, or whatever, for "Captain Hammer, Corporate Tool!" Just have fun and be sure to make Bad Horse gleeful. There will be audience participation; it isn't just for Rocky Horror and mob riots anymore.
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 151
Josephine Angelini (Worldwalker Trilogy), Leah Thomas (Because You'll Never Meet Me), Chris Howard (Night Speed), and V.E. Schwab (A Darker Shade of Magic)
Despite his distrust of the Arandas military, Tokimune Susumu enlisted to uncover the truth behind his sister’s mysterious death in the military. When Ingelmia battle mechs attack a civilian convoy, Tokimune ignores his superior’s order to help the civilians. But when his battle mech is destroyed, female civilian contractor Jamie Hazaford convinces Tokimune to get into the cockpit of the experimental mech, Argevollen, and he somehow activates it to defeat the Ingelmia units. But only Tokimune can pilot the Argevollen, as it now recognizes just his mind commands.
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:20pm - 3:45pm PDT
Room 503
Hey, kids-it's time to draw some fun and funny cartoons! Kristian Andrew Sather (Cartoon Design Revealed) returns to WonderCon with his popular cartooning workshop. Kristian will demonstrate the techniques used in drawing fun cartoon characters. You will learn how to draw your own funny cartoon characters using basic geometric shapes and more. Be sure to join Kristian for this unique and exciting session!
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 411
Comic creator Josh Elder (Comics That Make Kids Smarter) will share his methods for making comics that are classroom friendly while still being something that kids will actually want to read! Education expert Jeff Barbanell (board member of Reading With Pictures) will also be on hand to share best practices for using comics in the classroom.
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 152
They call him the King of the Comics and his influence is inescapable around the industry and around this convention. Today, 22 years after he left us, there's still so much to say about him, and some of it will be said by Steve Sherman (former Kirby assistant), Charles Hatfield (author, Hand of Fire: The Comics Art of Jack Kirby), Paul S. Levine (Kirby family attorney), and your moderator, Mark Evanier (former Kirby assistant; author, Kirby: King of Comics). Including another special guest or two.
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 502A
Could lightsabers ever be a reality? Does science matter when designing a Star Wars spacecraft? Which Star Wars droid gets NASA's seal of approval? Fon Davis (production designer, Star Wars prequel movies) Emily Manor-Chapman (NASA mission planner), Kieran Dickson (editor, Outer Places), Travis Langley (editor, Star Wars Psychology), Steve Huff (fight choreographer), and moderator Jenna Busch (Legion of Leia) break down the science behind a galaxy far far away and discuss whether Kylo Ren's Force Awakens lightsaber is genius or sacrilege.
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 515B
The must-see panel of Comic-Con and WonderCon, as profiled on NPR's "All Things Considered," returns for another action-packed year of scholarly debate in a very special WonderCon edition: Wars vs. Trek, as only ships from Star Wars and Star Trek will compete. The winners will go on to duke it out at San Diego. Who will battle for the highly coveted Smackdown title this year? Can the Starship Enterprise defeat an Imperial Star Destroyer? Will the Millennium Falcon be assimilated by the Borg Cube? Will the Reliant be taken over by Rathars? Join this panel of sage spaceshipologists who've seen a lot through these eyes as they outwit, outplay, and out-phaser. Starring Steve Melching (Star Wars Rebels, The Clone Wars), Bobak Ferdowski ("Mohawk Guy" and actual spaceship builder), Ashley E. Miller (Thor, Power Rangers), Daren Dochterman (VFX supervisor,Star Trek: The Motion Picture: Director's Edition), Robert Meyer Burnett (ST: TNG blu-rays, The Hills Run Red), Jose Molina (Firefly, Agent Carter), and the Howard Cosell of the stars, moderator Mark A. Altman (50 Year Mission, The Librarians), along with what will inevitably be some very special surprise guests. End your weekend with the geekiest and most beloved panel of all-time in this or any other dimension, known or unknown.
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 403AB
Best of Fest, Vol. 2 • Various More of the best worldwide short films and animation from the last 11 years of the festivals, to close things out! (L/A) (Global)
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 518
For high school student Aoba Watase, his boring days end when a bright light suddenly appears in the sky above and a giant mech attacks the city. As this mech chases him, he's saved by pretty female classmate Hina Yumihara, who has her own mech and came from the future to protect him from assassination. When they're thrust into the future, she gives him a cryptic message before disappearing and promises that they will someday see each other again, as she has feelings for him. After arriving in the future, Aoba sees battle mechs in combat in the sky above him.
Sunday March 27, 2016 3:45pm - 4:10pm PDT
Room 503
This panel presents the vital basics of group management and networking, so covered topics can apply to any project, from hobbyist to professional purposes. Knowing the basics of group organization, forming and then working with a group without mortally wounding each other, is the difference between success or failure of your projects, and possibly friendships. No matter which industry (comics, illustration, TV/movies, webseries, webcomics, design, animation, costuming, cosplay, or blogging), breaking in has never been more apt a term than in today's media. The panelists are from a wide array of media so they can speak to a variety of topics and answer questions specific to your projects. Topher Davila (art director,Geekdom Wear),Sean Glumace (Adobe education leader),Brendan Creecy (Radio BrendoMan podcast), Ron Coleman, Ph.D. (Molecular Geneticist),Renah Wolzinger (higher education leadership: statewide technical assistance provider for data tools, California community colleges), Stephen Burns (Photoshop digital artist, author and lecturer),Gene Turnbow (general manager, Krypton Radio), andMario Martinez (co-creator, TomatoTV) will speak, answer questions, and provide short interactive exercises where the audience can directly apply the topics covered. As an added bonus for attendees, there will be a giveaway of one-year subscription to Adobe's Creative Cloud.
Sunday March 27, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 515A
Back by popular request, this panel focuses on the psychology behind the most recent seasons of your favorite TV shows, including Doctor Who, Supernatural, Sherlock, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Castle, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and others. Join psychologists, Dr. Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy; Star Wars Psychology), Dr. Travis Langley (Doctor Who Psychology; Star Trek Psychology), actors Maurice La Marche (Pinky and the Brain, Futurama), and Chase Masterson (Star Trek, The Flash) and host Jenna Busch (Legion of Leia, Star Wars Psychology) in geeking out and discussing your favorite TV shows. Alan Kistler (Doctor Who: A History; Walking Dead Psychology) moderates.
Sunday March 27, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 502B
Nowhere looks like any Yokohama café, but this apparently innocent eatery has a double life like many of its employees. Nowhere is where you can also find Hamatora, the mysterious detective agency run by P.I.s, who are individuals gifted with extraordinary powers and abilities known as M.H.s, Minimum Holders. For the right price, someone can hire founder Nice, who moves at the speed of sound, and his partner Murasaki, whose super strength and near invulnerability are a significant asset, to solve their cases.
Sunday March 27, 2016 4:10pm - 4:35pm PDT
Room 503
So how'd we do in our first-ever WonderCon at the Los Angeles Convention Center? Bring your questions and experiences . . . good or bad! All are welcome!
Sunday March 27, 2016 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 515B