Dark Horse's growing line of books following up on the original Nickelodeon hit animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender have been a bona fide hit! Working directly with the show's creators, Gene Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints) stepped in to pen the first three-book series, The Promise, to universal acclaim. Now, Yang tackles the events directly following Avatar: The Last Airbender book three in The Search. Dark Horse PR director Jeremy Atkins joins writer Gene Yang for an exclusive look at what's to come in what is sure to be one of the year's most talked about series!
Friday March 29, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
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ADDED: Wed, Mar 27, 01:38PM The Grimm Fairy Tales Animated pilot is a testament to collaboration. Zenoscope Entertainment, Titmose Inc. and Schneppzone worked together to create the pilot episode of this horror spin on classic fairy tales. Director Jon Schnepp hosts this panel to give you a look behind the scenes of the incredibly popular, crowd-funded project. Thr project launched last year at WonderCon Anaheim. This year, we celebrate its success!
Friday March 29, 2013 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
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SDCC's annual jobs panel returns to WonderCon Anaheim. Just because you missed out on the writing and drawing genes doesn't mean there isn't a place for you in the comics, animation, and gaming industries. Panelists include animation/motion capture supervisor Derron Ross (Blur Studio), Nerdist Industries co-founder Peter Levin, voice-over actor Phil LaMarr (Futurama), and previs wiz Chris Edwards (The Third Floor). They'll discuss their gigs and ways into the biz you many not have even considered. Moderated by Susan Karlin (Fast Company).
Friday March 29, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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Join James Robinson, writer of Starman and current DC hit comic Earth 2, for an informal Q&A on his life and career in comics and films. Ask him whatever you want, and he'll answer it if he can. He promises to not take himself too seriously, so come and have some fun with the guy; he genuinely looks forward to seeing you there.
Friday March 29, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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Join fan favorite Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo, Rachel Rising) as he celebrates the 20th anniversary of Strangers in Paradise! Learn where Rachel Rising is heading this year and what Terry has up his sleeve for the future. Bring those burning questions you've never been able to ask and finally get your answers!
Friday March 29, 2013 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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The IDW Artist's Edition Panel this year will include several announcements of upcoming books, including one with a surprise guest star in attendance! Senior editor Scott Dunbier will be on hand to talk about all things Artist's Edition-related and will have several cool prizes for lucky attendees-Hoo hah!
Friday March 29, 2013 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
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Join Huston Huddleston, Brian Uiga, and the original designers from Star Trek TNG, DS9 and Voyager, as they discuss the rescue and restoration of the Enterprise Bridge set from Star Trek: The Next Generation, and how they rescued it from destruction. Rare videos, photos, Q&A, and updates on their creation of the world's first Interactive, Educational Sci-Fi Museum!
Friday March 29, 2013 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
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Ever question why your spine tingles when watching a scary scene? Join film and television composers as they discuss the art of composing for one of the most demanding genres-horror! Tyler Bates (Day of the Dead, Halloween II), Anton Sanko (The Possession, Nurse 3-D), Frederik Wiedmann (Mirrors 2, Hostel III), and Dino Meneghin (Teen Wolf) discuss the process of scoring for screams and how they manage to sleep at night. Moderating are Anne Cecere (BMI's director of film & TV relations) and White Bear PR founder Chandler Poling. Q&A to follow with special giveaways to attendees.
Saturday March 30, 2013 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
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Writing a script for a comic book or graphic novel is not unlike writing one for a film or TV show, but there are marked differences. Telling an artist to "go crazy" on a panel isn't always the best option. What are some of the things aspiring comic book writers should know, and what are some resources they have available to them? Join a lively discussion with Archaia graphic novelists R. J. Ryan (Syndrome, The Joyners in 3D), Chris Northrop (The Reason for Dragons), Saurav Mohapatra (Mumbai Confidential, Devi), Mike Kennedy (Bleedout, Star Wars), and Tom Pinchuk (Hybrid Bastards!) as they talk about their experiences and give their advice on how you can write a really great comic script!
Saturday March 30, 2013 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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Chief creative officer and editor-in-chief Chris Ryall and VP of marketing Dirk Wood host a cavalcade of IDW creators, past, present, and future! Expect announcements, prizes, Q&A, semi-professional wrestling, and more!
Saturday March 30, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
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Founder & CEO Ross Richie, editor-in-chief Matt Gagnon, and vice president of publishing & marketing Filip Sablik reintroduce BOOM! Studios to the world of comics. This won't be your average publisher panel droning on and on through a series of press releases and stale cover images. Find out what makes BOOM! Studios different than every other comic publisher in the market and why 2013 will be a transformative year for us. Come innovate with us.
Saturday March 30, 2013 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
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Creative director Nathan Kane, managing editor Terry Delegeane, and art director Jason Ho give you the lowdown on Bongo Comics Group and twenty years of making the best humor comic books in the business. Find out what's in store for the next twenty years and what's in stores in the coming months!
Saturday March 30, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged), Peter Steigerwald (Zoo Hunters), Vince Hernandez (Charismagic), Mark Roslan (BubbleGun), J.T. Krul (Jirni), David Wohl (Legend of the Shadow Clan), Beth Sotelo (Fathom), Jonathan Marks (Shrugged), and more special guests discuss Aspen's huge "10 for 10" initiative and highlight the company's ten years in the industry and what's in store for the next ten years. All fans in attendance will receive a free Aspen gift courtesy of the publisher.
Saturday March 30, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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Everything you need to know about the Valiant Universe in 2013 will be revealed right here! With the opening shot of Harbinger Wars just around the corner, what surprises lay in wait for the brutal first collision of Bloodshot and Harbinger? Can X-O Manowar conquer the forces of Planet Death? Where-and when-are Archer & Armstrong headed next? And what surprise heroes will Shadowman draft into his battle against the Deadside? Join New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart (Harbinger Wars, Harbinger), Valiant CCO Dinesh Shamdasani, and a slew of surprise guests to find out the answers to what the future holds. Plus no fan will want to miss an exclusive round of announcements that will rock 2013! The future of the Valiant Universe starts right here at WonderCon Anaheim!
Saturday March 30, 2013 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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UPDATED: Thu, Mar 21, 12:45PM Learn how to create a comic book that movie studios will buy in this illuminating discussion with a group of notable comic creators who have broken into the film and TV business, and built successful careers as screenwriters and producers. Panelists include Martin Shapiro (Chopper), Marc Guggenheim (Green Lantern), Jesse Berger (Oblivion), Derek Hoffman (X-Men: First Class), and Duncan Rouleau (The Great Unknown), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex), and Phillip Kobylanski (Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures).
Saturday March 30, 2013 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
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Trouble finding a book publisher? How about a literary agent? Do you really need your own publicist? Is getting into print different when your book's topic is particularly geeky? Hear how these bookworms got their works into print, how they made money at it, and how you might, too: S. G. Browne (Breathers: A Zombie's Lament), Katrina Hill (Action Movie Freak), Alan Kistler (Doctor Who: A History), Alex Langley (The Geek Handbook), and Dr. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight). Moderated by Jenna Busch (Fanhattan).
Saturday March 30, 2013 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
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The Sideshow Network, Juan-Manuel Rocha, and Vito Lapiccola present Comics on Comics, the talk show that pits comedians against comic book creators in nerd debates, in its triumphant return to WonderCon Anaheim! Host Vito Lapiccola welcomes superstar comic creator Scott Lobdell (Superman, Red Hood and The Outlaws) and the world's funniest geek comedians as they rip through the latest developments in comics, movies, video games, and pop culture.
Saturday March 30, 2013 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
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Writer and WonderCon Anaheim special guest J. M. DeMatteis (Phantom Stranger, Adventures of Augusta Wind) is on hand for a journey through his more than 30-year career. JMD will be interviewed by his son, Cody DeMatteis (Adult Swim).
Sunday March 31, 2013 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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Don't miss this opportunity to learn how two of the industry's leading self publishers have been successful for more than 20 years. Jeff Smith (Bone, RASL, Shazam) and Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo, Rachel Rising) will discuss their publishing process and how they have been able to remain independent throughout their careers.
Sunday March 31, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
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With moral panic on the rise, the history of how comics have been censored is more important than ever! Comic Book Legal Defense Fund executive director Charles Brownstein tells the shocking tale, from the public book burnings and Senate hearings that led to the Comics Code Authority in the 1950s through the attacks on retailers in the 1980s, artists in the 1990s, and readers today. This panel also marks the convention premiere of a new documentary about the Ryan Matheson case, in which Canada Customs prosecuted a comics reader for the comics on his computer. Don't miss this important panel about your rights and how to defend them!
Sunday March 31, 2013 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
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Join editor John Barber along with a veritable who's who of creators on all your favorite Hasbro books! Mike Costa of G.I. JOE fame! Mairghread Scott, Livio Ramondelli, Chris Metzen, and Flint Dille from Transformers! Amy Mebberson and Heather Nuhfer from My Little Pony! Announcements and inside info you won't believe!
Sunday March 31, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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UPDATED: Tue, Mar 26, 04:09PM Learn the secrets to using part-time collaboration to achieve full-time results! No matter which industry (comics, illustration, movies, design, animation, costuming/cosplay), “breaking in” has never been more apt a term than in today's media, and it is a full-time job, especially if you have only part-time hours to accomplish it. Hear Topher Davila (art director, GeekdomWear.com and co-creator/co-producer, We're Always Like This), Sean Glumace (digital arts instructor at Golden West College and Wordpress expert), Kevin Flessing (co-writer, We're Always Like This), Mario Martinez (co-creator, TomatoTV.net), Renah Wolzinger (department chair, Digital Media, Digital Arts and Design, Golden West College), Aleister Gilgrim (Creative Director, ICS Mobile), Heather Joseph-Witham Ph.D. (Mythbusters and various TV shows) and Ron Coleman (molecular geneticist and writer) talk about how they successfully juggle time between the creative and business sides while being involved in goal-oriented groups. They'll discuss the process, pitfalls, and potential of part-time collaboration from their experiences in illustration, writing, design, animation, and live-action filming, from a variety of levels of experience in administration and sizes of organizations. Content will be a mix of speaking, questions, and short interactive applications in which the audience can directly apply the topics covered. Whether you're a hobbyist or looking to go pro, if you struggle with deadlines, need help finding collaborators, want to know how to work with a team without mortally wounding each other, or simply want to know how to get your foot in the door, this panel is for you.
Sunday March 31, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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How was the show's second year at the Anaheim Convention Center? The WonderCon Anaheim management team wants to hear from you! Here's your chance to tell us what you thought didn't work-and hopefully, what exceeded your expectations about WonderCon Anaheim 2013!
Sunday March 31, 2013 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
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