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PANEL SCHEDULE
Last updated 05/28/2019
Schedule is subject to change without notice.
For the most up-to-date info during the con, get the
FREE Wisconsin Comic Convention app!
(Available Mid-June 2019)
FRIDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 12:00pm - 7:00pm // Exhibitor Hall (3rd Floor) Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce! STAR SIGNING 12:00pm - 7:00pm // Exhibitor Hall (3rd Floor) Head over to Star Signing to meet celebrities from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first! PHOTO OPS 12:00pm - 7:00pm // Exhibitor Hall (3rd Floor) Head over to Photo Ops to score a professional picture with your favorite celebrity! Photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first!
BOARD GAME HAVEN 12:00pm - Midnight // 101 C Come wind down and play free board games hosted by Board Games Barrister! ESCAPE ROOM 12:00pm - Midnight // 102 C Can you escape? Beat the clock in a mental and physical adventure-based game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. LARP 12:00pm - Midnight // 102 D Calling all adventurers! Come spar with foam weapons, learn the basics of combat, and everything you need to know to begin LARPing. We will teach you everything you need to know. KIDS ZONE 12:00pm - 6:00pm // 103 C Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. CHARLES MARTINET Q&A 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Ballroom D It’s-a me, Mario! … And Donkey Kong, and Luigi, and basically every other retro voice you know and love. Meet the walking talking icon of Nintendo, Charles Martinet! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 12:30pm - 1:30pm // 102 B Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman has arrived with a show featuring mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com CREATING A GRAPHIC NOVEL 1:00pm - 2:00pm // 103 E Published alternative comic creator explains the process of writing, storyboarding, planning, and laying out panels of a comic book or graphic novel. Includes tips for inspiration, motivation for getting started, storytelling, directing, and character creation. SEWING 101 1:30pm - 2:30pm // 103 D Want to learn to sew your own cosplays? Join Orchid Nightblossom Cosplay as she shows you the basics of sewing including basic sewing stitches, choosing and reading a pattern, choosing fabric, finding your size, and pattern layout. FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA - BLOCK 1 1:30pm - 2:30pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app.
ANIME VOICE ACTOR Q&A 2:00pm - 2:50pm // Ballroom D Join anime voice legens Todd Haberkorn (Fairy Tail, Attack On Titan, Aggretsuko) and Sean Schemmel (Dragon Ball Z, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!) as they share stories from their time in the booth bringing the American versions of our favorite shows to life! PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 2:00pm - 3:30pm // 102 B Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. CLERKS MINUTE BEYOND 2:30pm - 3:30pm // 103 E Blake Reilly & Kyle Palkowski, the co hosts of Clerks Minute, break down the final episode of the Kevin Smith’s under appreciated Clerks Animated Series in full detail. MONEY PLEASE! 3:00pm - 4:00pm // 103 D Basic Business Practices with Jean-Ralphio and Mona-Lisa Saperstein. Direct from Pawnee, Indiana, the Saperstein twins will take you on a comedic look at business practices and how to (or maybe not to) create and run your own business. Presented by Rainbow Sun Productions. FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY - BLOCK 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. VIDEO GAME VOICE OVER Q&A 3:30pm - 4:20pm // Ballroom D Learn about the inner workings of video game voice acting from Steve Downs (Master Chief - “Halo”) and Ali Hillis (Dr. Liara T’Soni - “Mass Effect”)! THE BASICS OF SELF-PUBLISHING BOOKS 4:00pm - 5:00pm // 102 B Ever wanted to publish a book or a story and get paid for it? Ask your most pressing publishing questions of industry professionals in this engaging panel led by award-winning sci-fi and fantasy author Ben Wolf. HOW TMNT CHANGED THE WORLD 4:00pm - 5:00pm // 103 E All about the ninja turtles and how it affected 3 generations. FILM FESTIVAL: ANIMATION - BLOCK 1 4:30pm - 5:30pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. DESIGNATED DEBATERS
4:30pm - 5:30pm // 103 D Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by YOU the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, don't they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out! AUSTIN ST. JOHN Q&A 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Ballroom D It’s morphin’ time! Meet the original Red Ranger in all his awesomeness, and unearth some of the amazing projects on the horizon for Austin. St. John! THE ACTION COMEDY NERD SHOW 5:30pm - 6:30pm // 102 B We are a group of comedians who perform at Cons called the Action Comedy Nerd Show. Our show includes performers who do jokes and stories about pop culture and other "nerd" topics (I know because I am one myself!). LIKE FATHER LIKE SON 5:30pm - 6:30pm // 103 E Blake Reilly and his 11 year old son Cristian take a look at the wrestling and entertainment world from a kids' perspective. THE MAGIC OF HOGWARTS 6:00pm - 7:00pm // 103 D This interactive discussion delves into the wondrous world of Harry Potter and the legacy these characters and stories have created. Explore the various adaptations that have been inspired by the magical school of witchcraft and wizardry, including live theatrical experiences. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org FILM FESTIVAL: ANYTHING GOES BLOCK 6:30pm - 7:30pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. RASPBERRY PIE 7:00pm - 8:00pm // 102 B Calling all groovy weebs, geeks, and freaks! Come get down with Orlando-based funk sensation Raspberry Pie! See you (there), Space Cowboy! BOY MEETS RETROCAST 7:00pm - 8:00pm // 103 E Blake Reilly & Kyle Palkowski look back at the show that shaped their lives, Boy Meets World, as they break down the season two season finale, Home, in full detail. FROM PAGE TO STAGE 7:30pm - 8:30pm // 103 D How do you adapt a beloved story to a live theatrical performance? Professionals Eric Scherer and Katie Nail. discuss the process of adapting literary materials to the stage and how to connect that material to the vast audience of children and adults. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org FILM FESTIVAL: ACTION/ADVENTURE BLOCK
8:00pm - 9:00pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY - ADULT VERSION 8:30pm - 10:00pm // 102 B Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. FREESTYLE DND 8:30pm - 9:30pm // 103 E Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS GAME IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS GAME IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS GAME IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! No rules, no character sheets, ANYONE can play! (@Freestyledd on Facebook!) KONG: KING OF THE WORLD 9:00pm - 10:00pm // 103 D Over the last century, King Kong has been adapted into a wide variety of mediums produced by many different companies. This panel will take a deeper look into the creation, the intense legal ownership nightmare, and the current stage adaptation of the King. Presented by Rainbow Sun Productions. FILM FESTIVAL: HORROR/THRILLER - BLOCK 1 9:30pm - 10:30pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. BOB AFTER DARK PRESENTS: THE PARANORMAL AND YOU 10:00pm - 11:00pm // 103 E Join horror host Bob Anderson with Bob After Dark as he discusses legends, lore, and supernatural. He will be focusing on Wisconsin lore specifically around the greater Milwaukee area. COSPLAY DRAG SHOW 10:30pm - Midnight // 102 B I host the only cosplay oriented drag show in Wisconsin. Our set would consist of a mix of comedy, dance and lip sync performance. We were recently featured at DaishoCon in the Wisconsin dells. CARRIE’S BLOODY LEGACY 11:00pm - Midnight // 103 D For over 40 years, Carrie White has haunted readers, movie goers, and theater audiences with her demented tale of acceptance at Ewen High School in Chamberlain, Maine. Explore the insane history of Stephen King’s horror classic and what it means to people today. Presented by Rainbow Sun Productions.
SATURDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 10:00am - 7:00pm // 1st Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce! STAR SIGNING 10:00am - 7:00pm // Exhibitor Hall (3rd Floor) Head over to Star Signing to meet celebrities from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first! PHOTO OPS 10:00am - 7:00pm // Exhibitor Hall (3rd Floor) Head over to Photo Ops to score a professional picture with your favorite celebrity! Photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first! BOARD GAME HAVEN 10:00am - Midnight // 101 C Come wind down and play free board games hosted by Board Game Barrister! ESCAPE ROOM 10:00am - Midnight // 102 C Can you escape? Beat the clock in a mental and physical adventure-based game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. LARP 10:00am - Midnight // 102 D Calling all adventurers! Come spar with foam weapons, learn the basics of combat, and everything you need to know to begin LARPing. We will teach you everything you need to know. KIDS ZONE 10:00am - 6:00pm // 103 C Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. ELODIE YUNG Q&A 10:30am - 11:15am // Ballroom D Join Elektra herself as she regales us with tales of her adventures in “Daredevil” and “The Defenders”! SEWING 101 10:30am - 11:30am // 103 D Want to learn to sew your own cosplays? Join Orchid Nightblossom Cosplay as she shows you the basics of sewing including basic sewing sitches, choosing and reading a pattern, choosing fabric, finding your size, and pattern layout.
THE BASICS OF SELF-PUBLISHING BOOKS
11:00am - 12:00pm // 102 B
Ever wanted to publish a book or a story and get paid for it? Ask your most pressing publishing questions of
industry professionals in this engaging panel led by award-winning sci-fi and fantasy author Ben Wolf.
GERRY CONWAY, PAT BRODERICK, WILLIAM STOUT: COMIC BOOK BIZ IN THE 1970'S
11:00am - 12:00pm // 103 B
Veteran creators Gerry Conway, Pat Broderick, and William Stout share their experiences of working in the comic
book business during the 1970's. How different was the comic industry 40+ years ago? As creators, how were
they different from the industry veterans of the time? Hear the stories from those that were there!
THE WORLD OF TMNT
11:30am - 12:30pm // 102 C
All about the ninja turtles and how it affected 3 generations.
SEAN ASTIN Q&A
12:00pm - 12:50pm // Ballroom D
From Samwise to Stranger Things, Sean Astin tells all in a one-on-one panel with the talented treasure himself!
NAME THAT TUNE - STAR WARS EDITION!
12:00pm - 1:00pm // 103 D
Come and hear musical tracks spanning the Star Wars original six movie saga. Audience members will challenge
themselves to name the tune and later score how well they did! Earn prizes for the most correct answers!
THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM
12:30pm - 1:30pm // 102 B
Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman has arrived with a show featuring mind blowing illusions and a hilarious
storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over
North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com
RAINBOW SUN PRODUCTIONS
1:00pm - 2:00pm // 103 E
Created in 2018, Rainbow Sun Productions is a multimedia and entertainment company where all stories shine
bright. Co-creators Eric Scherer and Katie Nail discuss the various projects created and present information about
new and upcoming projects! Presented by Rainbow Sun Productions.
COSPLAY CONTEST
1:30pm - 3:00pm // Ballroom D
Come one, come all for the con’s most beloved event – Wisconsin Comic Convention’s Cosplay Contest! Sign up
online before 11:00am to submit your cosplay for competition: https://bit.ly/2WMUbIn
CATEGORIES
TV/Movie
Comics
Video Games
Anime
Star Wars
KidsPRIZES
Best In Show - $500
Best Group - $300
Best Craftsmanship - $150
1st Place In Categories - $150
1st Place Kids - $100
2nd Place Kids - $75
3rd Place Kids - $50
JOURNEYS OF THE HERO IN STAR WARS
1:30pm - 2:30pm // 103 D
The basic tenets of the Hero's Journey are exhibited throughout worldwide mythology. Come see how Luke and
Anakin Skywalker share the same archetypes in their adventures as presented in George Lucas' Star Wars saga.
FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY - BLOCK 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm // 103 B
Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted
Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app.
PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY
2:00pm - 3:30pm // 102 B
Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they
create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are
ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks.
BEYOND THE COMIC PANELS
2:30pm - 4:30pm // 102 C
Featuring the creative talents of: Barbara Kaalberg, Jeff Butler, Jeffrey Moy, Mark Kistler, Mark Stegbaur, Mostafa
Moussa, Nick Choles, Samantha Gorel, Steve Geiger, Steve Lavine & Tom Cook and filmed at Wizard World
Madison 2017 & 2018, 'Beyond the Comic Panels' is a documentary film that highlights comic book creators on
how they started and gives various pointers that can help you achieve your dream of getting into this very creative
field.
ENTERTAINMENT DREAMS
3:00pm - 4:00pm // 103 D
The entertainment industry has an abundance of opportunities, from theme parks to films, from television to
Broadway. Professionals Eric Scherer and Katie Nail discuss the abundance of career opportunities within the
entertainment industry and the multitude of projects they have created. Presented by Rainbow Sun Productions.
CARY ELWES Q&A
3:30pm - 4:30pm // Ballroom D
As you wish! Enjoy a one-on-one with Cary Elwes, the man behind The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men In
Tights, Saw, and many other beloved movies!
FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA - BLOCK 2
3:30pm - 4:30pm // 103 BTake part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. BAM! BUSINESS AND MONEY WITH THE SAPERSTEIN TWINS 4:00pm - 5:00pm // 102 B Basic Business Practices with Jean-Ralphio and Mona-Lisa Saperstein. Direct from Pawnee, Indiana, the Saperstein twins will take you on a comedic look at business practices and how to (or maybe not to) create and run your own business. Presented by Rainbow Sun Productions. HARRY POTTER: 20 YEARS OF MAGIC 4:30pm - 5:30pm // 103 D This interactive discussion delves into the wondrous world of Harry Potter and the legacy these characters and stories have created. Explore the various adaptations that have been inspired by the magical school of witchcraft and wizardry, including live theatrical experiences. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org RAY PARK Q&A 5:00pm - 5:50pm // Ballroom D Venture to a galaxy far, far away with the man behind the menacing fan favorite from Star Wars, Darth Maul! FILM FESTIVAL: SCI-FI/FANTASY - BLOCK 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. IS FAN ART LEGAL? 5:30pm - 6:30pm // 103 E Join attorney Dirk Vanover (ComicsLawyer.com) for an in-depth discussion of the legal issues surrounding fan art, fan fiction, and fan films. THE ACTION COMEDY NERD SHOW 5:30pm - 6:30pm // 102 B We are a group of comedians who perform at Cons called the Action Comedy Nerd Show. Our show includes performers who do jokes and stories about pop culture and other "nerd" topics (I know because I am one myself!). DESIGNATED DEBATERS 6:00pm - 7:00pm // 103 D Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by YOU the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, don't they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out! FILM FESTIVAL: ANIMATION - BLOCK 6:30pm - 7:30pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. RASPBERRY PIE 7:00pm - 8:00pm // 102 B
Calling all groovy weebs, geeks, and freaks! Come get down with Orlando-based funk sensation Raspberry Pie! See you (there), Space Cowboy! THE BLAKE AND SAL LIVE SHOW 7:00pm - 8:00pm // 103 E Join hosts Blake Reilly, Sal Costa (via Skype) and Mark Palkowski and special guest Zack Heydorn from the PW Torch as they take a look at the state of pro wrestling in WWE, AEW and more. Plus there be discussion on the NHL Draft and more. THE RISE OF THE SITH IN THE STAR WARS SAGA 7:30pm - 8:30pm // 103 D Have you ever wondered why the Jedi Order fell at the hands of two Sith? Come hear an exploration of how Palpatine was able to undermine the Jedi based on clues presented by George Lucas in his six movie Star Wars saga. FILM FESTIVAL: HORROR/THRILLER - BLOCK 2 8:00pm - 9:00pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY - ADULT VERSION 8:30pm - 10:00pm // 102 B Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. FREESTYLE D&D - ADULT VERSION 8:30pm - 9:30pm // 103 E Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS GAME IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS GAME IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description and are of consenting age? THIS GAME IS FOR YOU. Watch as MATURE audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their INAPPROPRIATE quest for glory! No rules, no character sheets, NO CENSORSHIP, ANYONE can play! (@Freestyledd on Facebook!) BOB AFTER DARK PRESENTS: THE PARANORMAL AND YOU 9:00pm - 10:00pm // 103 D Join horror host Bob Anderson with Bob After Dark as he discusses legends, lore, and supernatural. He will be focusing on Wisconsin lore specifically around the greater Milwaukee area. BATKETEERS: THE WEB SERIES 9:30pm - 10:30pm // 103 B Even heroes need a vacation. Take a look at the hit web series that shows what happens when a certain dynamic duo attempt to take a vacation away from the villains of Gotham. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org HOGWARTS BATTLE ROYALE! 10:00pm - 11:00pm // 103 E 'Friends Drink and Do Stuff' needs YOU for interactive, beer-fueled wizard shenanigans! Join your fellow Potterheads, and defend your House's claim to your favorite characters from all sorts of books, movies, comics,
and shows! Get ready for raucous debate, free "Butterbeer", ridiculous props, and a few surprises to round out the
evening!
COMIX DRAG SHOW
10:30pm - Midnight // 102 B
I host the only cosplay oriented drag show in Wisconsin. Our set would consist of a mix of comedy, dance and lip
sync performance. We were recently featured at DaishoCon in the Wisconsin dells.
CARRIE: 40 YEARS OF TERROR
10:30pm - 11:30pm // 103 D
For over 40 years, Carrie White has haunted readers, movie goers, and theater audiences with her demented tale
of acceptance at Ewen High School in Chamberlain, Maine. Explore the insane history of Stephen King’s horror
classic and what it means to people today. Presented by Rainbow Sun Productions.
SUNDAY
EXHIBITOR HALL
10:00am - 5:00pm // Exhibitor Hall (3rd Floor)
Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and
celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce!
STAR SIGNING
10:00am - 5:00pm // Exhibitor Hall (3rd Floor)
Head over to Star Signing to meet celebrities from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph sales are cash only, so
be sure to visit an ATM first!
PHOTO OPS
10:00am - 5:00pm // Exhibitor Hall (3rd Floor)
Head over to Photo Ops to score a professional picture with your favorite celebrity! Photo-op sales are cash only,
so be sure to visit an ATM first!
BOARD GAME HAVEN
10:00am - 5:00pm // 101 C
Come wind down and play free board games hosted by Board Game Barrister!
ESCAPE ROOM
10:00am - 5:00pm // 102 CCan you escape? Beat the clock in a mental and physical adventure-based game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. LARP 10:00am - 5:00pm // 102 D Calling all adventurers! Come spar with foam weapons, learn the basics of combat, and everything you need to know to begin LARPing. We will teach you everything you need to know. KIDS ZONE 10:00am - 5:00pm // 103 C Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. CHALLENGE YOURSELF! HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS? 10:00am - 11:00am // 103 D Come and hear musical tracks spanning the Star Wars original six movie saga. Audience members will challenge themselves to name the tune and later score how well they did! Earn prizes for the most correct answers! DAVID HENRIE Q&A 10:30am - 11:20am // Ballroom D From “How I Met Your Mother” to “Wizards Of Waverly Place”, enjoy this one-on-one with David as he delves into his Hollywood adventure! BEYOND THE COMIC PANELS 10:30am - 12:30pm // 103 E Featuring the creative talents of: Barbara Kaalberg, Jeff Butler, Jeffrey Moy, Mark Kistler, Mark Stegbaur, Mostafa Moussa, Nick Choles, Samantha Gorel, Steve Geiger, Steve Lavine & Tom Cook and filmed at Wizard World Madison 2017 & 2018, 'Beyond the Comic Panels' is a documentary film that highlights comic book creators on how they started and gives various pointers that can help you achieve your dream of getting into this very creative field. RASPBERRY PIE 11:00am - 12:00pm // 102 B Calling all groovy weebs, geeks, and freaks! Come get down with Orlando-based funk sensation Raspberry Pie! See you (there), Space Cowboy! FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA- BLOCK 3 11:00am - 12:00pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. DESIGNATED DEBATERS 11:30am - 12:30pm // 103 D Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by YOU the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, don't they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out! TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Q&A 12:00pm -12:50pm // Ballroom D
Kowabunga! Join forces with all four original ninja turtle voice actors: Cam Clarke (Leonardo), Townsend Coleman (Michaelangelo), Rob Paulson (Raphael), and Barry Gordon (Donatello)! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 12:30pm - 1:30pm // 102 B Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman has arrived with a show featuring mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com JAMES MARTIN AND MANDY JURGENS: “THE BEAUTY OF ILLUSTRATION” 12:30pm - 1:30pm // 103 B Wander deep into the dazzling and difficult realm of illustration with these two incredibly talented artists! HOW THE SITH DEFEATED THE JEDI IN THE STAR WARS SAGA 1:00pm - 2:00pm // 103 E Have you ever wondered why the Jedi Order fell at the hands of two Sith? Come hear an exploration of how Palpatine was able to undermine the Jedi based on clues presented by George Lucas in his six movie Star Wars saga. KING KONG: BOOK, FILM, AND THEATER STAR 1:00pm - 2:00pm // 103 D Over the last century, King Kong has been adapted into a wide variety of mediums produced by many different companies. This panel will take a deeper look into the creation, the intense legal ownership nightmare, and the current stage adaptation of the King. Presented by Rainbow Sun Productions. ADAM BALDWIN Q&A 1:30pm - 2:15pm // Ballroom D Venture into the Whedonverse with Jayne, the beloved beanie-wearing character in “Serenity” and “Firefly” as he tells all about his acting career! FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY - BLOCK 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 2:00pm - 3:30pm // 102 B Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. HOW FOUR TURTLES CHANGED THE WORLD 2:30pm - 3:30pm // 103 E All about the ninja turtles and how it affected 3 generations. ACTORS REACHING OUT 2:30pm - 3:30pm // 103 D
Learn about this unique and internationally acclaimed 501(c)3 nonprofit organization promoting literacy and community outreach through the theatrical arts. From the Page to Stage literacy programs to the Reach Out volunteer programs to our main stage events (including our New York City performances), this panel explores new developments in the theatrical arts. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org CREED BRATTON Q&A 3:00pm - 3:50pm // Ballroom D Go back to Scranton, PA with Creed, one of the zaniest and most beloved characters of the hit series, “The Office”! FILM FESTIVAL: SCI-FI/FANTASY - BLOCK 2 3:30pm - 4:30pm // 103 B Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. THE ACTION COMEDY NERD SHOW 4:00pm - 5:00pm // 102 B We are a group of comedians who perform at Cons called the Action Comedy Nerd Show. Our show includes performers who do jokes and stories about pop culture and other "nerd" topics (I know because I am one myself!). SKYWALKERS: HEROES ON A JOURNEY 4:00pm - 5:00pm // 103 D The basic tenets of the Hero's Journey are exhibited throughout worldwide mythology. Come see how Luke and Anakin Skywalker share the same archetypes in their adventures as presented in George Lucas' Star Wars saga.
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