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PANEL SCHEDULE
Last updated 08/06/2019
Schedule is subject to change without notice.
For the most up-to-date info ring the con, get the
FREE Indiana Comic Convention app!FRIDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 12:00pm - 7:00PM // Hall G 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 AND PHOTO OPS 12:00pm - 7:00pm // Hall I Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first. PADAWAN KIDS ZONE 12:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 145 Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the Padawan Kids Zone! This area is for families with children ages 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. ANIMATION VOICE ACTOR Q&A 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // Wabash Ballroom 1 From anime to animation and beyond, meet two of the industry’s greatest voice actors: Kyle Hebert (Gohan, Ryu, Kiba Inuzuka, Atomic Samurai, Noriaki Kakyoin) and Alan Oppenheimer (Skeletor, Falcor, Vanity Smurf, Rhinokey, Von Doghausen)! FILM FESTIVAL: ACTION/ADVENTURE BLOCK 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // Rm. 142 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. NERD UPRISING: STAND UP COMEDY FOR THE HIGHLY LITERATE 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // Rm. 117 // PG-13 DJ Dangler is a stand up comedian and Bob & Tom favorite, he's also a comic bookworm. He's brought even better comedians with him. They might start a crime fighting team THE MAGIC OF HOGWARTS 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 131 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 COMICS IN THE CLASSROOM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 140 How to use comics in your classroom and across the curriculum. We will also discuss how to get comics approved by your administration, get free comics and engage your students in using comics as societal and historical artifacts.
WRITING WORLDS: WRITING AND PUBLISHING SUPERHERO FICTION 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 133 Come discuss the writing process with Casey Glanders, author of the critically acclaimed Gailsone series. Discuss the do’s and don’ts of writing, working with story lines, keeping your audience interested, and more. ICOIN 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 139 Meet Jeremy Mosby, the writer of iCoin comics and New Generation iCoin, his show on YouTube. VIDEO GAME VOICE ACTOR Q&A 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM // Wabash Ballroom 1 Travel through consoles with Ali Hillis (Dr. Liara T’soni, Lightning, Palutena), Charlet Chung (D.Va), and Rob Wiethoff (John Marston, Lazarus)! JOE GIELLA: “THE GOLDEN AGE OF BATMAN” 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM // Rm. 142 Revel in the stories of classic comic creation with the oldest living Batman artist! PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 117 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based on 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. COMIC BOOK MYTHS AND LEGENDS 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 131 Comedian/dork Reid Pegram hosts a panel that shatters common myths, misconceptions, and discrepancies in the comic book industry, fandom, and lore with facts, jokes, and something in between the two. CRAFTING THE PERFECT SHARKNADO 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 140 A whirlwind look behind the scenes of crafting the visual effects for the pop culture phenomenon Sharknado including before and after shot comparisons, tales of triumph and woe and more from the Visual Effects Department Supervisor of the first four films in the series Joseph J. Lawson. In addition to running the Department Joe worked seven years at The Global Asylum Studio on over 100 other films, directed five of them and continues to run his own visual effects studio in Terre Haute specifically for independent filmmakers on films such as Lavalantula (1 and 2), Terror Birds, Death House, Zombie Killers, Jurassic City and more. DOCTOR WHO: AUTON TO ZYGON 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 133 The Idiot Box returns to the year 2019 to celebrate a momentous occurrence in history. Join us as we dissect & discuss season 11 of Doctor Who. We can't fit our panel into a byline but trust me it's bigger on the inside! THE ART OF THE REVIVAL 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 139 Creed, Roseanne, The X-Files; revivals are big business in movies and television shows today. Join professional film critic William Avitt (TheBlaze, Til the Last Credit) to discuss why some work and some fall completely flat.
JAMES ARNOLD TAYLOR Q&A 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM // Wabash Ballroom 1 Meet the man behind a thousand voices! Spend an hour with Ratchet (Ratchet & Clank), Tidus (Final Fantasy X), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), along with so many more characters! FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY - BLOCK 1 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM // Rm. 142 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. ACTORS REACHING OUT 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 131 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 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 MISINTERPRETATIONS OF COSPLAY IN MEDIA 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 140 // PG-13 There has been an influx of different media outlets putting out false information about the cosplay community. In this panel we will talk about those things and how it is hurting us as a community. THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 117 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 NATURE: UP CLOSE & SLITHERY 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM // Rm. 133 Scaly Tailz brings awesome and unique scaled critters for you to see and learn about. You may even touch or pet them, if you wish. Take your pic with one of our amazing critters!! THE BASICS OF SELF PUBLISHING 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM // Rm. 139 A discussion led by Hoosier native Rob Kent, host of the Middle Grade Ninja podcast and author of Banneker Bones and the Giant Robot Bees, The Book of David, and All Together Now: A Zombie Story. W ith publishers consolidating and purchasing fewer books each year, advances shrinking, and legacy contracts becoming more restrictive than ever – and with breakout self-publishing successes like Hugh Howey, Andy Weir, and Amanda Hawking making headlines – self publishing is no longer a marginalized zone for writers not talented enough to get a "real contract." It's a practical approach to making real money through writing and reaching actual readers that's so much more fun than sending endless queries into the void. POWER RANGERS Q&A 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM // Wabash Ballroom 1 It’s morphin’ time! Kick some butt with David Yost (Billy Cranston - original Blue Ranger) and Johnny Yong Bosch (Adam Park - second Black Ranger, Green Zeo Ranger, and Green Turbo Ranger)!
FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA - BLOCK 1 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 142 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. KONG: KING OF THE WORLD 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // Rm. 131 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. MENTAL HEALTH AND GAMING 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // Rm. 140 This panel explores the portrayal of mental illness in video gaming over the years. We will also discuss the emerging research of video games as treatment for mental illnesses and its recent labeling as an addiction. ATTENTION HORSE COMEDY PRESENTS: THE ROAST OF THANOS 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // Rm. 117 // PG-13 Your favorite Marvel characters get together to celebrate each other as well as roasting their counterparts in the style of a Friars Club roasts. DESIGNATED DEBATERS 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM // Rm. 139 // PG-13 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! UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TEAMWORK DYNAMICS IN COMIC BOOKS AND CINEMA 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM // Rm. 133 The comic universe is comprised of powerful characters that are driven to accomplish a goal...protect or conquer. When these individuals can't achieve the goal themselves, they often band together and form teams such as the X-men, the Justice League, and the Legion of Doom. Join the panelists as they explore teamwork dynamics within comic books and cinema. The panel will address the psychology behind what makes or breaks a team, the pivotal roles that specific characters play in the group dynamic, and the depiction of teamwork in comic films. FILM FESTIVAL: ANIMATION - BLOCK 1 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM // Rm. 142 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. CRAZY TWINVENTURES 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Rm. 131 A werewolf in WalMart? Meeting the Little Mermaid? Improvised fairy tales? You never know what might happen when these two take the stage! Join Eric and Katie as they take you on a crazy journey through some of their best adventures and the creation of their acclaimed multi-media and theatrical company Rainbow Sun Productions! It's a story time you will never forget! Presented By Rainbow Sun Productions DISNEY GOT IT WRONG!
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Rm. 140 // PG-13 Join the Rude Maidens as we ruin your childhood and possibly your life. Relive your favorite Disney classics and discover why they are just so inaccurate. THE ACTION COMEDY NERD SHOW 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Rm. 117 // PG-13 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!). MISS KOBAYASHI’S DRAGON MAID INTERACTIVE PANEL 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM // Rm. 139 Hiya! The Dragon gang is here and we are so excited to hang out with you! Please come see us as we will have discussions, Q&A, and games! DYNAMIC POSING FOR COSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHY 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 133 Want to create amazing movement and dynamic actions in your photos? Come learn from Professional Photographer Lacy Clagg and Cosplayer/Influencer Bonnie Alexander. They will demo with lighting and gear while explaining amazing tips to make your cosplay photos POP! RHYME ATTACK MODE: AN INTERACTIVE 8-BIT EXPERIENCE 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 142 A professional freestyle rapper simultaneously speed-runs your favorite classic games while rhyming words and topics provided by YOU, the audience! Impressive when he wins.... and hilarious when he fails. FANFICTION OUT LOUD 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM // Rm. 133 // PG-13 What's better than reading fan fiction alone? Reading it out loud with a bunch of strangers! Join the Rude Maidens and have a party with us while we read fan fiction. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY - ADULT VERSION 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 117 // PG-13 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based on 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. ODDITY FILES: THE PODCAST LIVE! 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 139 ODDITY FILES: The Podcast is an award winning weekly podcast from paranormal investigators Kitsie Duncan & Clayton Abbott of the hit Amazon Prime show ODDITY FILES. It's a paranormal podcast that tells creepy stories about hauntings, monsters and otherworldly creatures. We add just enough sarcasm and humor, so you can still sleep with the lights off. VIDEO GAME TRIVIA 9:00 PM - 9:50 PM // Rm. 140 Comedian/video game junkie Dusty Cagle teases your brain with trivia about video games, sweet prizes and SWAG hang in the balance. You don't have to be a genius but being Doctor Mario helps!
COSPLAY 101 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM // Rm. 133 Are you a beginner cosplayer? Have you always wanted to know how to get started in the world of dressing up as your favorite character? This panel is for you! We will provide insight and a Live Q&A about all you need to know about cosplay. FILM FESTIVAL: ANYTHING GOES BLOCK 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM // Rm. 142 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. DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM // Rm. 140 // PG-13 Come and see some of your local drag performs read fan fiction to you for a little while! Kick back and be prepared to laugh until your sides split! Fan fiction will be picked by YOU!! RAINBOW SUN PRODUCTIONS 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM // Rm. 131 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. ICONIC HORROR VILLAINS 10:30 PM - Midnight // Rm. 139 // PG-13 Do you wanna play a game? Then come join the Rude Maidens. /Supah slow mo hair flip. RASPBERRY PIE'S NERDY DANCE PARTY! 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM // Rm. 117 Calling all groovy weebs, geeks, and freaks! Come get down with Orlando-based funk sensation Raspberry Pie! See you (there), Space Cowboy! ENTERTAINMENT DREAMS 11:00 PM - Midnight // Rm. 133 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. FILM FESTIVAL: HORROR/THRILLER - BLOCK 1 11:00 PM - Midnight // Rm. 142 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.
SATURDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 10:00am - 7:00PM // Hall G 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 AND PHOTO OPS 10:00am - 7:00pm // Hall I Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first. PADAWAN KIDS ZONE 10:00am - 6:00pm // Rm. 145 Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the Padawan Kids Zone! This area is for families with children ages 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. THEATER ARTS AND LITERACY 10:00am - 11:00am // Rm. 131 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 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 ADAM BALDWIN Q&A 10:30am - 11:15am // Wabash Ballroom 1 Venture into the Whedonverse with Jayne, the beloved beanie-wearing character in “Serenity” and “Firefly” as he tells all about his acting career! LUCKY 13TH DOCTOR 10:30am - 11:30am // Rm. 139 The concept of Doctor Who was set on its ear last fall with the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor. Has Jodie risen to the occasion? Is this the shot in the arm the series has needed? We want to hear from you!) BUILDING CATAPULTS 10:30am - 11:30am // Rm. 140 Engage in building catapults and testing them! I have 3 designs to build and explore their power. It is free to participate in building and testing. Fun for all ages. (60 min.) To take a catapult home after construction will cost $3. PITCH PLEASE 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 133 Be apart of the premiere episode's recording of my Internet series, Pitch Please. In this episode, we will be pitching reboots for multiple classic series such as; Ben 10, Powerpuff Girls, & Pokemon! Join us as we unravel
what made these shows amazing & discuss how we can revitalize these properties with a fresh take for today's audience. FILM FESTIVAL: SCI-FI/FANTASY - BLOCK 1 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 142 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. FROM PAGE TO STAGE 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 131 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 RON PERLMAN Q&A 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Wabash Ballroom 1 Revel in the awesomeness of Hellboy, Vincent (Beauty And The Beast), and Clay Morrow (Sons Of Anarchy) all at one time, all from one man, all in one room! JOURNEYS OF THE HERO IN STAR WARS 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 140 The basic tenets of the Hero's Journey are exhibited throughout mythology worldwide. Come see how Luke and Anakin Skywalker share the same archetypes in their adventures as presented in George Lucas' Star Wars saga. NATURE: UP CLOSE & SLITHERY 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 139 Scaly Tailz brings awesome and unique scaled critters for you to see and learn about. You may even touch or pet them, if you wish. Take your pic with one of our amazing critters! JIM STARLIN AND JOE RUBINSTEIN: “THE INFINITY GAUNTLET UNVEILED” 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 142 Meet the men who brought “The Infinity Gauntlet” to life: Jim Starlin (writer) and Joe Rubinstein (inker)! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 117 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 HARRY POTTER: 20 YEARS OF MAGIC 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 131 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 COSPLAY CONTEST 1:30pm - 3:00pm // Wabash Ballroom 1
Come one, come all for the con’s most beloved event – Indiana Comic Con’s Cosplay Contest! Sign up to
compete in Rm. 117 -- registration is first come, first serve!
Categories
TV/Movie
Comics
Video Games
Anime
Star Wars
Kids
Prizes
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
MORALS BEHIND THE MASK: EXPLORING THE INFLUENCES OF COMIC BOOKS ON MORAL VALUES
1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 133
As characters such as Wolverine, the Flash, and Spider-Man become common utterances within the average
household, how do these characters shape the personalities of their fans? Join the panelists as they explore the
moral lessons taught by characters found within comic book culture. Panelists will also discuss the influence of
comic books on moral development during adolescence, the benefits of comic books within the field of clinical
psychology, and the importance of role models in one's life.
MEET THE STAR WARS COSTUMING FAN GROUPS
1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 139
Learn about what it takes to join the ranks of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and Mandalorian Mercs! Come
armed with your lightsaber and questions, and we'll help guide your way to costume mastery.
MAKING SLIME
1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 140
Making Slime with Mr. Science: It's goopy. It's gooey. Join us to make some slime and discuss the science behind
it. It's free to learn and make the slime. Fun for all ages. (60 min.) To take slime home after making it will cost $10.
FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY - BLOCK 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 142
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
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 117
Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they
create brand new hilarious scenes based on 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.FAITH IN FANDOMS 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 131 Comedians Dusty Cagle and Reid Pegram provide an in depth look at the many spiritual outlooks and teachings found throughout pop culture, specifically Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Star Wars franchise. WRITING WORLDS: PUBLISHING AND MANAGING YOUR WORK ONLINE 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 133 Come discuss the writing process with Casey Glanders, author of the critically acclaimed Gailsone series. Discuss the do’s and don’ts of writing, working with story lines, keeping your audience interested, and more. PICK-A-CHRIS 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 139 // PG-13 The Hollywood Chrises are all the rage. But would Pratt or Pine be best for an evening out stargazing? Would Hemsworth or Evans make the best brunch buddy? Join us again this year for another round of the audience participatory, game show style panel that answers these vital questions: Pick-A-Chris! TEACHING COMICS: HOW TO USE COMICS IN THE CLASSROOM 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 140 How to use comics in your classroom and across the curriculum. We will also discuss how to get comics approved by your administration, get free comics and engage your students in using comics as societal and historical artifacts. STEVE LEIALOHA, TRINA ROBBINS, RON WILSON, ARVELL JONES: “THE COMIC BOOK BIZ IN THE 1970’S” 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 142 Veteran creators 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! STORY TIME! 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 131 A werewolf in WalMart? Meeting the Little Mermaid? Improvised fairy tales? You never know what might happen when these two take the stage! Join Eric and Katie as they take you on a crazy journey through some of their best adventures and the creation of their acclaimed multi-media and theatrical company Rainbow Sun Productions! It's a story time you will never forget! Presented By Rainbow Sun Productions THE JOKER AND THE COMEDIAN WALK INTO A BAR: STAND UP COMEDY FOR NERDS WHO READ 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 117 // PG-13 DJ Dangler is a stand up comedian and Bob & Tom favorite, he's also a comic bookworm. He's brought even better comedians with him. They might start a crime fighting team. THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS COMPETITION 4:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 133 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! SO YOU WANT TO HAVE A GEEKY WEDDING?
4:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 139 Muggle weddings are no fun! Put a little Geek Chic into your day! Come hear from professionals in the industry on how you can make it happen! Tips for decor, music, photography, and timeline help! BUILDING A SIMPLE MOTOR 4:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 140 Building a Simple Motor with Mr. Science: Electrify your neurons and get your motor running as we will talk about how simple motors work and you will get a chance to build your own. You will investigate electromagnetism and how it can be used to make a motor. Fun for all ages. (60 min.) JOHN BARROWMAN Q&A 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Wabash Ballroom 1 Meet the nerd king himself! Meet the man behind Malcolm Merlyn, Captain Jack Harkness, Peter Williams, and many more beloved characters! FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA - BLOCK 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 142 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. NEW ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY DISCUSSION 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 131 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. THE ROAST OF GOKU 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 117 // PG-13 Your favorite Dragonball Z characters get together to celebrate each other as well as roasting their counterparts in the style of Friars Club roasts. DESIGNATED DEBATERS 6:00pm - 7:00pm // Rm. 139 // PG-13 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! MY HERO ACADEMIA: FUN FOR ALL! 6:00pm - 7:00pm // Rm. 140 // PG-13 Looking to join new friends and have some fun? Join us for a My Hero Academia panel full of games, quizzes, prizes, and more! THE WHIRLWIND VISUAL EFFECT TALES OF SHARKNADO 6:30pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 133 A whirlwind look behind the scenes of crafting the visual effects for the pop culture phenomenon Sharknado including before and after shot comparisons, tales of triumph and woe and more from the Visual Effects Department Supervisor of the first four films in the series Joseph J. Lawson. In addition to running the Department Joe worked seven years at The Global Asylum Studio on over 100 other films, directed five of them and continues
to run his own visual effects studio in Terre Haute specifically for independent filmmakers on films such as Lavalantula (1 and 2), Terror Birds, Death House, Zombie Killers, Jurassic City and more. FILM FESTIVAL: ANIMATION - BLOCK 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 142 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. DREAMS IN ENTERTAINMENT 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 131 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. THE ACTION COMEDY NERD SHOW 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 117 // PG-13 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!). COBRA KAI AND THE ART OF THE REVIVAL 7:30pm - 8:30pm // Rm. 139 Creed, Roseanne, The X-Files; revivals are big business in movies and television shows today. Join professional film critic William Avitt (TheBlaze, Til the Last Credit) to discuss why some work and some fall completely flat. WELCOME TO S.H.I.E.L.D 7:30pm - 8:30pm // Rm. 140 // PG-13 Dear all new S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives, orientation is mandatory if you wish to survive your first day; otherwise your funeral will be at the end of the day. Orientation will be ran by Agent Blonde Mamba alongside the worst interns ever, Ice Cold and Mind Games. Coulson out. HOGWARTS BATTLE ROYALE! 8:00pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 133 // PG-13 '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! RHYME ATTACK MODE: AN INTERACTIVE 8-BIT EXPERIENCE 8:00pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 142 A professional freestyle rapper simultaneously speed-runs your favorite classic games while rhyming words and topics provided by YOU, the audience! Impressive when he wins.... and hilarious when he fails. HORROR MOVIE TRIVIA 8:30pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 131 Comedian/horror buff Dusty Cagle opens his crypt of spooky trivia questions about the horror genre. Beware, there will be prizes! PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY - ADULT VERSION
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 117 // PG-13 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based on 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. HEROES WHO SUCK 9:00pm - 10:00pm // Rm. 140 // PG-13 Join the Rude Maidens as we tell you why your favorite heroes aren't as great as they seem. And you think. TWO GAMING DUDES 9:00pm - 10:00pm // Rm. 139 Comedians Mike and Chuck from Two Gaming Dudes are back with a live comedy Let's Play. A short Q&A follows about podcasting, promoting your channel, and playing video games for an audience. FREESTYLE D&D - ADULT VERSION 9:30pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 133 // PG-13 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!) BATKETEERS: THE WEB SERIES 9:30pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 142 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 TRANSFORMERS: ACROSS THE GENERATIONS 10:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 131 Join the Transformer Community as some of Comic Cons guests join us to elaborate their time as part of the franchise From Generation One to Power of the Primes and answer your questions! COSPLAYING WHILE BLACK 10:30pm - 11:30pm // Rm. 140 // PG-13 Cosplaying While BLACK is an educational discussion that gives our audience a walk in the shoes of POC cosplayer. Throughout the panel, we talk about the struggles and triumphs in the community and how we can continue to be advocates for change/diversity. This panel is open to both non-POC and POC cosplayers and non-cosplayers. As long as your mind does open and you’re willing to be educated you are fully welcome. RASPBERRY PIE'S NERDY DANCE PARTY! 10:30pm - 11:30pm // Rm. 117 Calling all groovy weebs, geeks, and freaks! Come get down with Orlando-based funk sensation Raspberry Pie! See you (there), Space Cowboy! RAY BRADBURY AND THE WORLD OF COMICS 11:00pm - Midnight // Rm. 139 // PG-13
Orty Ortwein of the Ray Bradbury Experience Museum will talk about Bradbury's career in comics. From his
childhood obsession with the Sunday funnies, to his career with EC, to his hand in chairing the earliest comic
cons, even die-hard fans are bound to learn something new!
FILM FESTIVAL: HORROR/THRILLER - BLOCK 2
11:00pm - Midnight // Rm. 142
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.
SUNDAY
EXHIBITOR HALL
10:00am - 5:00PM // Hall G
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 AND PHOTO OPS
10:00am - 5:00pm // Hall I
Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite
fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first.
PADAWAN KIDS ZONE
10:00am - 5:00pm // Rm. 145
Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the Padawan Kids Zone! This area is for families with
children ages 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 // Rm. 131
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!
ARO TAKES THE STAGE
10:00am - 11:00am // Rm. 140
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 Reach Out volunteerprograms 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 HOW TO TEACH COMICS IN THE CLASSROOM 10:30am - 11:30am // Rm. 133 How to use comics in your classroom and across the curriculum. We will also discuss how to get comics approved by your administration, get free comics and engage your students in using comics as societal and historical artifacts. BEYOND THE SUPERHERO MOLD: A SEARCH FOR DIVERSITY IN COMIC BOOKS 10:30am - 11:30am // Rm. 139 In such an influential platform as comic books, accurate representation of marginalized groups is needed. Discover how characters such as Deadpool, Wonder Woman, the X-Men, and Harley Quinn serve to break down stereotypes, promote inclusivity and tolerance, and emphasize the interconnectedness between us all. Join this panel of psychological professionals as they explore and celebrate diversity within comic books through a psychological lens. WALTER KOENIG Q&A 11:00am - 11:45am // Wabash Ballroom 1 Meet the “nuclear wessel” of a man who brought Star Trek’s Pavel Chekov to life! WRITING WORLDS: WORLD-BUILDING AND EDITING FOR YOUR NOVEL 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 131 Come discuss the writing process with Casey Glanders, author of the critically acclaimed Gailsone series. Discuss the do’s and don’ts of writing, working with story lines, keeping your audience interested, and more. FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA - BLOCK 3 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 142 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. NATURE: UP CLOSE & SLITHERY 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 117 Scaly Tailz brings awesome and unique scaled critters for you to see and learn about. You may even touch or pet them, if you wish. Take your pic with one of our amazing critters! COMIC BOOK TRIVIA 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 140 Comedian/ex-X-Man Reid Pegram has devised a trivia show so devious that it would stump Brainiac, Doctor Doom, and even The Leader! Test your cranial capacity, true believers! There are prizes to be won! THE HERO’S JOURNEY IN THE STAR WARS SAGA 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 133 The basic tenets of the Hero's Journey are exhibited throughout mythology worldwide. Come see how Luke and Anakin Skywalker share the same archetypes in their adventures as presented in George Lucas' Star Wars saga. THE SCIENCE OF VOICE ACTING 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 139
Ever wonder how voice actors do THAT? This panel will present 3D ultrasound research explaining a few strategies that one amateur and one professional voice actor use to produce a child-like voice. Demos included. MICHAEL ROOKER Q&A 12:30pm - 1:20pm // Wabash Ballroom 1 He’s Mary Poppins, y’all! Engage with the man who brought to life Yondu (Guardians Of The Galaxy), Merle (The Walking Dead), and so many other awesome characters! JOSE DELBO, ARIEL OLIVETTI, JULIAN TEDESCO, SERGIO CARIELLO: “COMIC CREATORS OF LATIN AMERICA” 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 142 Some of our most influential comic creators came from Argentina, Brazil, and other parts of Latin America! Listen as they speak about their lives and strong bodies of work as international comic creators. THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 117 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 PITCH PLEASE 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 131 Be apart of the premiere episode's recording of my Internet series, Pitch Please. In this episode, we will be pitching reboots for multiple classic series such as; Ben 10, Powerpuff Girls, & Pokemon! Join us as we unravel what made these shows amazing & discuss how we can revitalize these properties with a fresh take for today's audience. THE MAGIC OF HARRY POTTER 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 140 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 ROCKY, CREED AND THE ART OF THE REVIVAL 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 133 Creed, Roseanne, The X-Files; revivals are big business in movies and television shows today. Join professional film critic William Avitt (TheBlaze, Til the Last Credit) to discuss why some work and some fall completely flat. VILLAINS WHO SUCK 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 139 // PG-13 Join the Rude Maidens as we talk about why your favorite villains aren't as great as they seem. And you think DAVID HENRIE Q&A 2:00pm - 2:45pm // Wabash Ballroom 1 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!
FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY - BLOCK 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 142 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 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 117 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based on 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. COMIC BOOK LAW AND ORDER 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 131 // PG-13 Comedian Reid Pegram attempts to finally use his Bachelor's degree in criminology practically, by applying it to any comic book scenario you could think of! When are your favorite heroes actually breaking the law? How long of a sentence would The Joker get? Find out all of this and more! COSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS & TRICKS 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 140 Want to create amazing movement and dynamic actions in your photos? Come learn from Professional Photographer Lacy Clagg and Cosplayer/Influencer Bonnie Alexander. They will demo with lighting and gear while explaining amazing tips to make your cosplay photos POP! NEW GENERATION ICOIN 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 133 Meet Jeremy Mosby, the writer of iCoin comics and New Generation iCoin, his show on YouTube. S.H.I.E.L.D ORIENTATION 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 139 // PG-13 Dear all new S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives, orientation is mandatory if you wish to survive your first day; otherwise your funeral will be at the end of the day. Orientation will be ran by Agent Blonde Mamba alongside the worst interns ever, Ice Cold and Mind Games. Coulson out. CREED BRATTON Q&A 3:30pm - 4:20pm // Wabash Ballroom 1 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 // Rm. 142 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. COMPLEXITIES OF THE MANIC PIXIE DREAM GIRL 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 131 Join me in discussing the Manic Pixie Dream Girl by reviewing common characteristics, motives, and influences the archetype has on male protagonists. We will review the evolution of the trope in films and collaborate about future possibilities for the character.
DESIGNATED DEBATERS 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 140 // PG-13 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! RASPBERRY PIE'S NERDY DANCE PARTY! 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 117 Calling all groovy weebs, geeks, and freaks! Come get down with Orlando-based funk sensation Raspberry Pie! See you (there), Space Cowboy!
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