In General News by Kerry Dixon July 1, 2022 Leave a Comment

The official San Diego Comic-Con schedule is normally released exactly two weeks before the convention (which would put this year’s release dates on July 7-10), but many properties reveal long before then that they’ll be attending the convention. This is where you can find all of our compiled announcements in one handy master post.

We’ll be updating this post all the way until the schedules are officially announced — and it’s important to note that the schedule is never finalized until Comic-Con International or the various studios/entities reveal it. All schedules are subject to change.

1. Wednesday – Preview Night 2. Thursday – Movies, Television, Comics or Other Panels 3. Friday – Movies, Television, Comics, or Other Panels 4. Saturday – Movies, Television, Comics, or Other Panels 5. Sunday – Movies, Television, Comics, or Other Panels 6. No Date Announced Yet – Movies, Television, Comics, or Other Panels

Shatner on Shatner (4:30pm-5:30pm, Hall H). Join acclaimed actor, writer, spoken word artist and astronaut(!) William Shatner and moderator Kevin Smith as they discuss Bill’s illustrious and amazing career, upcoming projects, and his new deep-dive documentary from Legion M by acclaimed pop culture documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs George Lucas, 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene, Memory: The Origins of Alien) that takes an up-close, intimate exploration of Shatner’s personal journey over his nine decades on Earth.  Kevin and Bill will be joined by Philippe and producers from Legion M (Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Mandy) and Exhibit A Pictures (The People vs George Lucas, 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene) and will end the panel with what promises to be unforgettable Q&A with the audience.

Live Art & Discussion Panel (Room 2). Expected to Appear: Todd Nauck.

Rick & Morty Comics (1pm-2pm, Room 25ABC). Expected to Appear: Alex Firer, Annie Griggs, Troy Little.

Art From the Holocaust (1:30pm, Room 4).

Cosplay: The Movement Inside the Costume (3:30pm-4:30pm, Room 29CD). Expected to Appear: Don McLeod, Adam Meir, Sandy Scheller.

Crunchyroll Industry Panel (Room 6A). All the latest and greatest anime coming out of Crunchyroll straight from the source from Crunchyroll’s own Tim Lyu and Lauren Moore.

Real or Fake? Darren Shulman (co-host of the Shulbros Week in Review and Through the Lens podcasts) and Jon Kuang host a panel of stars playing Real or Fake?, the game show where contestants have to decide if a comic character or plot is … real or fake. Panelists include Shawn “Big Clutch” Kirkham (SVP, Skybound Entertainment), Terry Mayo (Comic Creator, The Wicked Righteous), Don Nguyen (Pablo the Gorilla, Upper Deck Marvel Anime), Christie Shinn (creator of Demon Bitch and Personal Monsters), Leonard Sultana (The Convention Collective), Alanah Tweedy (The Convention Collective) and Fawaz Qashat. Attendees who play along using Twitter will have a chance to win a Funko Pop.

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (Hall H). Just one month prior to the theatrical release of Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, join us for a Q&A with talent and production members, including Toshio Furukawa (Japanese Voice of Piccolo), Christopher R. Sabat (English Voice of Piccolo), Akio Iyoku (Executive Producer) and Norihiro Hayashida (Producer) for stories and insights from the film – and of course, giveaways and an exclusive look at approximately the first 20 minutes of the film only for fans at SDCC!

Green Lantern: Beware My Power. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment continues its annual Comic-Con tradition of hosting debuts of original DC Universe Movies with the world premiere of Green Lantern: Beware My Power. The all-new intergalactic thriller features John Stewart’s first adventure as a member of the Green Lantern corps. In the film, the initially reluctant Stewart (voiced by Aldis Hodge) — aided by Green Arrow (Jimmi Simpson), Adam Strange (Brian Bloom) and Hawkgirl (Jamie Gray Hyder) — must contend with a horde of interplanetary killers bent on eliminating every Green Lantern in the universe, while also journeying into the heart of a raging Rann/Thanagar war to somehow succeed where all other Green Lanterns have failed. After the screening, cast members and filmmakers will host an in-depth, entertaining panel discussion.

Simon Pegg is Nandor Fodor, Paranormal Investigator (5:15pm-6:15pm, Ballroom 20). In 1935, Hungarian-American para-psychologist Nandor Fodor began his investigation of a strange occurrence on the Isle of Man. An average British family, the Irvings, claimed to be haunted by a mysterious entity at their farm. Was it a demon? A ghost? No. It was a talking mongoose name ‘Gef.’ Join stars Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Ruth Connell (Supernatural) – with special video messages from stars Simon Pegg (Mission Impossible) and Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting), as Adam Sigal (Chariot) director of the upcoming dark comedy, associate producer Clare King (Legion M) and members from the film’s creative team discuss how this wildly original story based on true and very strange events made its curious path to the screen and how fans can get involved. Moderated by Executive Producer David Baxter (Legion M).

Horror in Comics (5pm-6pm, Room 32AB).

Importance of Comic Creators Owning Their Own IP (4:30pm-5:30pm, Room 26AB). Expected to Appear: Phil Jiminez, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti.

Scribe Awards (2pm-3pm, 32AB).

Spotlight on Dan Slott (10am, Room 6DE).

Mictlan: An Ancient Mythical Tale (From Codex to Console) (7:30p-8:30p, Room 29CD).

San Diego Festival of Books (4:30pm-5:30pm, Room 10). Expected to Appear: Kimberly Dwinell.

Stranger Things Books (3:30pm). Expected to Appear: Suyi Davies Okungbowa.

Writing in Someone Else’s Universe (10am). Expected to Appear: Suyi Davies Okungbowa.

AEW: Heroes & Villains (6:30pm, Room 6BCF). Join some of the biggest stars of TBS’ AEW: Dynamite and TNT’s AEW: Rampage as they take the San Diego Comic-Con stage for the first time to give a ringside view of the wildly popular wrestling promotion. The Q&A will feature a conversation with AEW stars CM Punk, Jade Cargill, Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy and Bryan Danielson, and will be moderated by AEW commentator Excalibur. This discussion will dig into the heroes, villains, and championship quests through the eyes of the biggest names in wrestling.

Aspen Comics (1pm-2pm, Room 4).

Hemingway in Comics: The Exhibit panel (11:30am-12:30pm). Panelists include Robert K. Elder (Hemingway in Comics) Elliot S! Maggin (Superman, Action Comics), Zander Cannon (Kaijumax, Smax), Eric Peterson (Jesus Christ: In the Name of the Gun), Dr. Emily Schindler, director of education at the Comic-Con Museum, plus special guests.

Party Like It’s ’97 (12pm-1pm, Room 28DE). Comic talent celebrate Oni’s 25th anniversary. Expected to Appear: James Lucas Jones, Charlie Chu.

Spotlight on Willy Mendes (3pm-4pm, Room 4). Moderator Brian Doherty, (Dirty Picures…), will lead Mystic Comix artist Willy Mendes to expound on her intricate work from the Underground Comix era, (Gothic Blimp Works, It Ain’t Me Babe, All Girl Thrills, Illuminations, etc) and very recent return to the field with the Queen of Cosmos Comix series from Red 5 Comics; with Trina Robbins, famed artist, (Wonder Woman) editor, (It Ain’t Me Babe, Complete Wimmen’s Comix) author and historian (numerous books!), Kim Munson, author (Comic Art in Museums) and curator (Women in Comics), and Joshua Starnes, Publisher of Red 5 Comics, and comics writer (The Box).

[NEW] Bat in the Sun (6:30pm, Room 7AB).

Darknights and Daydreams: From Batman to Broadway (6:45pm-7:45pm, Room 6DE). How far would you go to make your dreams come true? Devastated by how Batman was portrayed as a campy joke in the 1960s television series, teenager Michael Uslan vowed to show the world the dark and serious vigilante envisioned by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. He didn’t stop until he’s acquired the film rights to the character and began an impressive four decades producing Batman on film – starting with Michael Keaton’s Batman in 1989. Now Michael’s story is on its way to Broadway! Join Batman Franchise producer Michael Uslan, Broadway producer Don Franzt(Beauty and the Beast) and Legion M’s VP Development David Baxter for a lively discussion of the journey of adapting Uslan’s inspirational memoir The Boy Who Loved Batman for the Broadway stage … along with a fabulous Batman Q&A and special video messages from director Lonny Price (Sunset Boulevard), screenwriter Alan Zweibel (Curb Your Enthusiasm), and producer Robert Nederlander Jr. (CEO Nederlander Entertainment) Moderated by publicist Gary Miereanu.

Fleischer Cartoons: Celebrating the Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer (3pm, Room 28DE). Hosted By ‘Toon in With Me’ Bill Leff, take a look at the history and work of the most innovative and celebrated studios in the world of Animation. Learn about their cartoons & inventionswith Fleischer historian and author, Ray Pointer! Max Fleischer’s granddaughter, Jane Fleischer, will be there to present brand new HD restorations from Koko the Clown, Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman and more!

Legion M: How Fans Are Disrupting Hollywood by Equity Crowdfunding (4:15pm-5:15pm, Room 6DE). Legion M is the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company. Through equity crowdfunding, they’ve made it possible for anyone to become an entertainment investor. Get an up-close look at how Legion M has brought to the big screen films like Kevin Smith’s Jay and Silent Bob: Reboot and Nicholas Cage’s Mandy – and how you can be involved, too. Join Legion M executives Jeff Annison, Terri Lubaroff and David Baxter as they discuss their latest projects: Halloween thriller The Man in the White Van with director Warren Skeels (Siesta Key) with special video messages from stars Sean Astin (Goonies, The Lord of the Rings), Madison Wolfe (The Conjuring 2), and Brec Bassinger (Stargirl) along with producer Anne Marie Gillen (Fried Green Tomatoes) and Defiant: The Robert Smalls Story with producer Marvin ‘Krondon’ Jones (Black Lightning).

[NEW] Over 30 Cosplay (11pm-12pm, Grand Room 10 & 11).

Pure Gold. Short film in which a desperate farmer is tempted with something precious. Expected to Appear: Rik Gordon.

Women & Minorities In Gaming (4pm). Expected to Appear: Bekka Prewitt.

25 Years of Oni Press: Classic to Modern (11:30am-12:30pm, Room 23ABC).

Surfside Girls Graphic Novels and Radical Women: Top Shelf at 25 Years (2pm-3pm, Room 4). Expected to Appear: Kimberly Dwinell.

Directors on Directing. Expected to Appear: Tim Miller (director of Deadpool, creator of Love, Death + Robots), Andrew Stanton (director of Finding Nemo, WALL-E, and John Carter), and Chad Stahelski (director of the John Wick franchise). Moderated by: Steve Weintraub.

An Evening with Kevin Smith (Hall H). Expected to Appear: Kevin Smith.

Lumpia with a Vengeance. Screening.

The Alternate World of “For All Mankind”. Creators and executive producers Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi are joined by executive producer Maril Davis and cast members Joel Kinnaman, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey Johnson, Coral Peña and Wrenn Schmidt to discuss the propulsive third season of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ alternate reality series.

Cartoon Network: Winner Takes All. Cartoon Network fans come on down! Be the first in line to test your knowledge on all things Cartoon Network! This multi-show panel will determine which panelists (and audience members!) are the most discerning fans as they are quizzed on their favorite series for a chance to unlock first looks, sneak peeks, and more inside scoop! Play along with the casts and crew of Craig of the Creek (Philip Solomon, voice of Craig; Najja Porter, supervising director; Dashawn Mahone, supervising director), Teen Titans Go! (Pete Michail, executive producer; Tara Strong, voice of Raven; Khary Payton, voice of Cyborg), and We Baby Bears (Calvin Wong, showrunner; Connor Andrade, voice of Grizz; Amari McCoy, voice of Panda; Max Mitchell, voice of Ice Bear). Why settle for second? Come get your first look at everything Cartoon Network!

Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal Season Two Discussion and Q&A. After winning five Emmy® Awards including Outstanding Animated Program, the second season of Genndy Tartakovksy’s Primal returns to Adult Swim. Join animation legend Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars) and Art Director Scott Wills (The Ren & Stimpy Show, Samurai Jack) for a deep dive into the second season of the acclaimed animation adventure. Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal is produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

Hamster & Gretel. Intro to be previewed.

Harley Quinn Season 3 Advance Screening. The Eat. Bang! Kill Tour is rolling through San Diego for an early look at what’s in store for Harlivy. Join us for a special advance screening of the first two episodes of season three of Harley Quinn at San Diego Comic-Con before its summer premiere on HBO Max. Seats will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Harley Quinn is produced by Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions and Yes, Norman Productions in association with Warner Bros. Animation.

Hollow’s Bend: The Radio Play.

House of the Dragon (Hall H). Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the HBO Original series is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and tells the story of House Targaryen. Expected to Appear: Cast members Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Graham McTavish, Milly Alcock and Emily Carey.  Also appearing on the panel will be George R.R. Martin, along with co-showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, and moderator podcast host Jason Concepcion.

Inside Severance. Executive Producer and director Ben Stiller, creator and executive producer Dan Erickson and cast members Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Dichen Lachman and Jen Tullock share “innie” secrets from season one of the Apple TV+ critically acclaimed series.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Expected to Appear: Showrunners J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay and “stars”.

The Origin Story You’ve Been Waiting For… Gremlins: Story of the Mogwai. Magic, mystery, mayhem, and Mogwai! Join the talented cast and crew of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai as they answer your burning questions about the upcoming HBO Max animated prequel series. Executive producers Tze Chun and Brendan Hay join Tara Rueping (Art Director), Izaac Wang (voice of Sam), AJ LoCascio (voice of Gizmo), Gabrielle Neveah Green (voice of Elle), and more surprise guests to unveil the first clues to unlocking the secrets of the Mogwai that will leave you hungry for adventure (just don’t eat after midnight!). Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.

The Players of “Mythic Quest”. Creator and executive producer Megan Ganz, executive producer and star David Hornsby and cast members Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis and Ashly Burch take a deep dive into the critically hailed Apple TV+ workplace comedy and share an exclusive first look at the upcoming third season.

Rick and Morty: The Vindicators Screening and Q&A. Calling all Rick and Morty fans! Join Executive Producer Sarah Carbiener alongside Rick and Morty Producer Nick Rutherford for a first look at the Adult Swim digital series The Vindicators, based on breakout characters from Rick and Morty. Be the first to watch Supernova, Vance Maximus, Alan Rails, Crocubot and Noob Noob fight crime, avert genocides, and yuk it up without Rick and Morty.

Riverdale (Hall H). In a season full of super abilities, mind control and Percival Pickens, the citizens of Riverdale are facing their toughest conflict yet — the apocalypse. Riverdale returns to San Diego for its fifth and final appearance at Comic-Con, once again in Hall H, to discuss the new mysteries of season six and what fans can look forward to in the epic season six finale showdown between the characters everyone loves and the town’s most dangerous villain yet. Based on the characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions (The Flash, Superman & Lois) in association with Warner Bros. Television, this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers.

The Sandman (Hall H). Prepare to enter the Dreaming as the live-action adaptation of Neil’s Gaiman’s beloved DC comic series arrives in Hall H of San Diego Comic-Con. There is another world that awaits us when we close our eyes and sleep — a place called the Dreaming, where The Sandman, Master of Dreams (Tom Sturridge), gives shape to our deepest fears and fantasies. But when Dream is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for a century, his absence sets off a series of events that will change both the dreaming and waking worlds forever. The Sandman is a rich, character-driven blend of myth and dark fantasy woven together over the course of 10 epic chapters following Dream’s many adventures. Be among the first to find out what’s in store for the groundbreaking series, as well as some Comic-Con exclusives and surprises. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. Expected to Appear: Mason Alexander Park, Jenna Coleman, Kirby Howell-Baptiste.

Sesame Street Mecha Builders. From feathered and furry friends to robo super-heroes-in-training, find out how the iconic Sesame Street Muppets got supersized into CGI animated characters for the newest series Sesame Street Mecha Builders. Join Olexa Hewryk, Frank Falcone, David Rudman, Ryan Dillon, and Leslie Carrara-Rudolph as they discuss how Cookie Monster, Elmo and Abby Cadabby were re-imagined to expand the Sesameverse. The panel will be moderated by Alan Muraoka from Sesame Street.

SMILING FRIENDS Discussion and Q&A. Join Michael Cusak and Zach Hadel, the creators behind the new Adult Swim Series SMILING FRIENDS, to find out what’s in store for Pim, Charlie and the rest of the company dedicated to bringing happiness to their bizarre yet colorful world.

Storytellers of Apple TV+. Creator and executive producer Ronald D. Moore of “For All Mankind,” executive producer Simon Kinberg of “Invasion,” co-creator of “Mythic Quest” Megan Ganz, and executive producer and showrunner Jonathan Tropper of “See” will discuss creating the unique worlds of their series and share exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. David S. Goyer will also join from the set of “Foundation” with a special sneak peek at the upcoming second season.

That’s NOT All, Folks! Looney Tunes for Everyone! Don’t forget that left turn at Albuquerque on your way to the Looniest panel at San Diego Comic-Con! Take a look at all the latest from the Looney Tunes Loon-iverse, including the new season of Looney Tunes Cartoons, new series Bugs Bunny Builders, the upcoming Tiny Toons Looniversity and bonus surprises! Join Eric Bauza (voice of Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Daffy Duck and more) as he moderates an all-star panel with Alex Kirwan (Supervising Producer, Looney Tunes Cartoons), Abe Audish (Supervising Producer, Bugs Bunny Builders), Nate Cash and Erin Gibson (Co-Executive Producers of Tiny Toons Looniversity), and more surprise guests! Stick around for sneak peeks, giveaways, and looney games! Looney Tunes Cartoons and Bugs Bunny Builders are produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

Tuca & Bertie. This summer is sure to sizzle with the highly anticipated return of Tuca & Bertie on Adult Swim! Creator and Executive Producer Lisa Hanawalt will join the series cast to dive into the upcoming third season of the Adult Swim animated comedy about colorful bird girl besties who navigate the ups and downs of adulting in life, love, and everything in between.

X-Men: The Animated Series 30th Anniversary. Expected to Appear: Series showrunner Eric Lewald, series writer Julia Lewald, series director/producer Larry Houston, series storyboard artist Dan Veesenmeyer, and voice actress Lenore Zann (Rogue). Moderated by: Dayspring & Michelle Waffle.

The Age Of Miracleman. Expected to Appear: Leonard Sultana, Donny Cates.

Asian Representation in Comics and Media. Expeced to Appear: Peter Nguyen (artist), Janice Chiang (comic book letterer), Pat Loika (photographer), Amy Chu (writer). Moderated by: Dylan Carter and Justin Otero.

Charlie Brown’s Career Education Program (4:30pm, Room 26AB). Expected to Appear: Nat Gertler, Benjamin L. Clark (Schulz Museum curator).

Comics Are Fun for Everyone. No matter if you are a casual fan, a YA fan, completely new to comics or a weekly warrior, comics are meant to be fun and for everyone! We’ll be highlighting comics and graphic novels from across the DC Multiverse, as well as animation and more in this fun-filled panel. DC Senior Editor Katie Kubert will be joined by Daniel Warren Johnson & Juan Gedeon (Jurassic League), Kami Garcia (Constantine: Distorted Illusions), Becky Cloonan & Michael Conrad (Batgirls) and more!

Comics on Campus: Fandom at Academia. Expected to Appear: Ed Catto.

Creator’s Guide to Indie Comics. Expected to Appear: David F. Walker, Barbra Dillon, Charlie Stickney, Matt Hawkins, Blake Northcott, David Booher. Moderated by: Terry Mayo.

Dark Crisis. The epic event 30 years in the making is here! Don’t miss out on hearing from the key members of talent behind Dark Crisis, Dark Crisis: Young Justice, The Flash, and Worlds Without a Justice League, including Joshua Williamson, Daniel Sampere, Meghan Fitzmartin, Tom King and Jeremy Adams for exclusive details on what’s to come!

DC and the Forging of Post-War American Society. Expected to Appear: Viola Burlew.

Golden Apple Comic & Art Foundation.

Gotham. In a town like Gotham City, it takes the bravest Super Heroes to keep the city safe from some of the worst villains in crime. Don’t miss this panel that dives deep into some of the heroes, anti-heroes and super-villains that make Gotham the wildest city in all of comics! DC Executive Editor Ben Abernathy will moderate a discussion with Ram V (Detective Comics), Sean Gordon Murphy (Batman: Beyond the White Knight), Tini Howard (Catwoman), Jock (Batman: One Dark Knight) and more.

Jim Lee and Friends. Join world-renowned comic book artist and DC Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee in this can’t-miss panel featuring some of his comic book colleagues to talk with them about some of the top-secret comic books coming from DC! Special guests and surprises galore!

John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: Civilians.

From Mopsy to Trina: Mid-Century Fashion in Comics and Its Legacy. Expected to Appear: Sydney Heifler, Trina Robbins, Michael Dooley.

Made for Women by Women: Girl Power and Barbie Comics During the 1990s.

Remembering Brian Augustyn. Expected to Appear: Patrick Gerard, Mark Waid.

Tom Taylor & Tom King in Conversation. 2022 Eisner Award Nominees Tom King & Tom Taylor are kicking off San Diego Comic-Con together by discussing writing Nightwing, The Human Target, Supergirl: World of Tomorrow and Superman: Son of Kal-El, and what’s in store for the future. A few surprise guests will be stopping by.

X-Men Fandom Panel. Expected to Appear: Lenore Zann (voice of Rogue in X-Men: The Animated Series).

Alien panel. Expected to Appear: Clara Carija

Is the Answer That You Wrote On Your Card The Same As The Answer That I Wrote On My Card!

The Astonishing Origin of the Deep Fried Universe & the Uncanny LUMPIA Wrappers! Panel with creatives behind the film Lumpia with a Vengeance.

Audio Storytelling: Creating for the Imagination. Host Dana Powers is joined by Shane Salk, William Holmes, Tim McKeown + the award-winning “Solar” team, Jenny Curtis and Chris Porter

Bad Medicine in TV and Film. Johnny Kolasinski and Dr. Jackson Vane, the creators of “Hi Everybody! A Bad Medicine Podcast,” (hieverybodymd.com) and a panel of physicians, including Dr. Ewa Farrelly, Dr. Courtney Nicholas, and Dr. Greg Winter, will discuss some of the most glaring mistakes – and unexpected successes – in Hollywood’s depictions of medicine, injuries, and how the body works.

The Bee. Short film. Expected to Appear: Michael Karr.

Black and Queer. Expected to Appear: Victor T. Kerney

Captain Action: The Classic Collection. Expected to Appear: Ed Catto.

Couples Who Cosplay. Expected to Appear: Shawn Richter, Lisa Lower, Trevor and Wendy Newton, Miguel and Lucy Capuchino. Moderator: Leana Ahmed.

Creating 3D Models for Storytelling in Blender 3D. Expected to Appear: Stephen Burns.

Dave Stephens Panel. Expected to Appear: Jewel Shepard.

[NEW] Doctor Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog. Screening and karaoke.

Full Time Work on a Part-Time Schedule. Expected to Appear: Topher Davila, Sean Glumace.

Funko (Hall H). Expected to Appear: Rosario Dawson, Simu Liu, and William Zabka.

Game of Thrones / House of the Dragon Fan Panel. Expected to Appear: Amin Javadi, Tara Lynne, Ashaya.

Gay Geeks And Where To Find Them. Expected to Appear: Julian Jetson.

[NEW] Gays in Actual Space. Expected to Appear: Kim Macharia.

Harry Potter Fandom Panel. Discussing the Harry Potter fandom, academia, and fan creativity. Expected to Appear: Heidi Tandy, Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, Matt Cox (Puffs).

Help! I’m Lost in a Sea of Content. Expected to Appear: Ming Chen, Wendy Lee Szany, Laura Sirikul, Tony B. Kim.

Intro to TV Writing: From First Draft to Getting Staffed. Expected to Appear: Gray Jones.

Level Up: Creating an RPG Empire.

A Look Inside the Making of the Gotham Knights Game. Step into the Knight with the Gotham Knights videogame team as they discuss the upcoming open-world action RPG. With an original story set in DC’s Batman Universe, Gotham Knights showcases Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin, a new guard of trained DC Super Heroes who must rise up as the protectors of Gotham City in the wake of Batman’s death. Get a deep dive into the game with panelists Patrick Redding (Creative Director, Warner Bros. Games Montréal), Ann Lemay (Narrative Director, Warner Bros. Games Montréal), Wilson Mui (Cinematic Director, Warner Bros. Games Montréal), along with actors America Young (Barbie) as Batgirl and Christopher Sean (You, Star Wars Resistance) as Nightwing.

Making a Mash-Up: MultiVersus. Get a behind-the-scenes look at MultiVersus, the all-new free-to-play platform fighter videogame featuring an ever-expanding cast of beloved heroes and personalities, from Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn (DC) to Shaggy (Scooby-Doo), Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes), Arya Stark (Game of Thrones) and many others. MultiVersus introduces a team-based 2 vs. 2 format with fun-filled multiplayer bouts set against the backdrop of various reimagined environments from the characters’ legendary worlds, including Batman’s Batcave (DC), Jake and Finn’s Tree Fort (Adventure Time), Scooby’s Haunted Mansion (Scooby-Doo) and much more. See and hear new details about the game from panelists Tony Huynh, the Co-Founder of Player First Games and Game Director for MultiVersus, and Sheloman Byrd, Executive Producer, Warner Bros. Games, along with MultiVersus actors Matthew Lillard (Scooby-Doo), voice of Shaggy, and Tara Strong (My Little Pony, Teen Titans Go!), voice of Harley Quinn.

Making a Living Being Creative. Expected to Appear: Johnny Kolasinski.

The Mandalorian: Under the Helmet. The Mandalorian is a complicated character, a loner who becomes a loving caretaker, a bounty hunter who learns compassion. Host Melissa Miller (Nerdist, Star Warsologies) talks with experts about the show and the man behind the mask. Psychologist Dr. Drea Letamendi (Arkham Sessions, Mindfulness-Based Therapy Using Star Wars) shares insight into Mando’s changing loyalties. Real-life bounty hunter Matt Laird shares stories from on the job. Blacksmith and materials scientist Waltteri Vakki provides insight on the creation and significance of beskar arms and armor. Aerospace engineer and former Navy jet pilot Paul Wynns talks about piloting and maintenance of the Razor Crest and Naboo starfighter. And actor Chris Bartlett (The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett) ties it all together with his experience playing mercenaries, teachers, and bartenders in Star Wars. Bring your Mando questions for our experts!

Manifesters Celebrate Return from the Dead. The series Manifest was abruptly cancelled after the shocking season 3 cliffhanger. Banding together, fans campaigned and watched, driving views upward on Netflix to unprecedented numbers. Now Manifest is coming back for 20 episodes to complete the amazing story of the flight 828 passengers that creator Jeff Rake envisioned. Join other Manifesters for a victory celebration, a look back, and a peek forward! Games and fun. Moderated by Marcia Middleton(Manifest the Netflix TV Show FB). Justin Toney(Fandom Appearances.com, The Weekend Geeks YouTube). Sheila Middleton(Manifest superfan).

Mental Health and Pop Culture. Dr. Janina Scarlett (author of Dark Agents, Harry Potter Therapy), Chase Masterson (Star Trek, co-founder of the Pop Culture Hero Coalition), Chris Morrow (21 year Comic-Con & pop culture journalist, San Diego award winning filmmaker), Billy San Juan, PsyD (therapist, Psych Geeks author, freelance Magic: the Gathering writer), Dustin McGinnis (musician, co-host of Super-Hero Therapy Podcast), Attiba Royster (co-founder of Horrorgasm SD, co-host of Teebs & Kid Phoenix Vs. podcast) discuss how we consume pop culture and how it affects our mental health, especially during the era of COVID-19 and the subsequent quarantine period. The panel will be moderated by Vince Alvendia (comic artist, illustrator).

On the Mic Podcast. Expected to Appear: Tim Drake.

Outlandish Confabulation: An Outlander Fan Panel.

Science of Jurassic World. In the Jurassic World movies, the dinosaurs get from the island park to our cities and wilderness. We chat with scientists who are fans of the franchise to explore the real-world science of bringing dinosaurs back to life and letting them loose. We’ll ask the big questions: What do the films get right and wrong about these extinct creatures? What are the technical challenges and ethical considerations of re-creating and genetically tinkering with different species? What is the impact of introducing megafauna into different environments? Once dinos are loose, what rights do they have to survive? Does life really find a way? Our team of scientists include paleontologist Stuart Sumida (technical consultant, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Camp Cretaceous), herpetologist Earyn McGee (“Find That Lizard”), conservation biologist Sam Wynns, evolutionary development biologist Claire Meaders, paleontologist Gabe Santos, and geneticist and sci-fi author J. Dianne Dotson (Questrison Saga). Moderated by James Floyd (podcast host, Star Warsologies, regular freelance contributor, Star Wars Insider magazine).

Star Wars Samurai Universe. Expected to Appear: Doug Marcaida (weapons and Samurai expert from the History Channel “Forged in Fire”), Dude Vader, Brendan Prout, Nathan Seekerman, Beth Accomando, Leah Panos, and David Hernandez.

Veterans in the Arts and Pop Culture. Come discuss unique perspectives as individuals, visual artists and pop-culture creatives. Expected to Appear: Amit Khosla.

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