UPDATED: Wed, Mar 21, 05:43PM In anticipation of Warner Archive Collection’s release of Batman & Mr. Freeze: Sub-Zero on Blu-ray this Spring, join the beloved voice of Robin, Loren Lester (Batman: The Animated Series) alongside SubZero screenwriter (and heralded Animaniacs songwriter) Randy Rogel, noted psychologis, Dr. Andrea Letamendi (The Arkham Sessions), WAC Podcast hosts D.W. Ferranti & Matthew Patterson and some surprise guests as they show remastered footage and discuss the film and the evolution of Mr. Freeze from a goofy threat into an endearing multi-dimensional villain who just wants to find a cure for his dying wife. Moderator Gary Miereanu might even bring some cool giveaways for select fans.
Friday March 23, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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Long ago on a desert planet far, far way, audiences were first introduced to Luke Skywalker and the Jedi legacy that had been passed down through generations. This hero's journey has resonated with audiences on a grand scale over the past 40 years in movies, television, books, comics, and more. Led by Michele Brittany (editorials manager, Fanbase Press), panelists Craig Miller (Star Wars publicist), Dr. Kevin Wetmore, Jr. (Empire Triumphant), Michael Kogge (Everything You Need to Know . . . ), Daniel Cooney (Star Wars: Rogue One trading cards), and Livio Ramondelli (Star Wars cover artist) will discuss the themes of legacy within the Star Wars mythos both from storytelling and academic perspectives.
Friday March 23, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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WonderCon special guest Patrick Rothfuss (Kingkiller Chronicles), R. A. Salvatore (Child of a Mad God,The Legend of Drizzt), Tina LeCount Myers (The Legacy of the Heavens series), and Jenna Rhodes (Elven Ways series) gather around the microphones to spin tales of what compels them to be modern-day bards.
Friday March 23, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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The authors of the critically acclaimed bestselling two-volume series from St. Martin’s Press, The Fifty-Year Mission,Mark A. Altman (Tor’s So Say We All: The Complete Oral History of Battlestar Galactica), Edward Gross (Slayers & Vampires: The Complete Oral History Of Buffy & Angel), and Michael Sussman (writer-producer, Star Trek: Voyager, Enterprise) are joined by film critic Movie(Scott) Mantz to look back at 50 years of Star Trek and discuss where the franchise will boldly go over the next 50 years, including musings on Star Trek: Discovery, their hopes and dreams for Quentin Tarantino’s pulp science fiction, and why we need Star Trek today more than ever.
Friday March 23, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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An expert panel of geeksperts will blow you through the back wall of the theater as they take a trip back in time 30 years to the great geek year of 1988, looking back at Die Hard,A Fish Called Wanda,Who Framed Roger Rabbit?,Beetlejuice,Willow,Heathers,Midnight Run, the all too prescient They Live '
Friday March 23, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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Harmony Gold USA presents the latest developments in the Robotech universe, from awesome new products to the live-action film in the works at Sony Pictures with the producers of 300 and the director of Stephen King's It.
Friday March 23, 2018 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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Are you a die-hard Harry Potter fan? Are you looking forward to the next Fantastic Beasts movie? If so, join psychologists Dr.Janina Scarlet (author of Harry Potter Therapy) and Dr.Travis Langley (Star Wars Psychology; Batman and Psychology), peer counselor Travis Adams (Supernatural Psychology), director Justin Zagri (Snape and the Marauders), and illustrator Vince Alvendia (Harry Potter Therapy) for an interactive discussion of the psychology of Harry Potter and the upcoming Fantastic Beasts films. Dustin McGinnis (McGinnis Music) moderates.
Friday March 23, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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Blair Mowat, musical arranger on Doctor Who and composer of spinoff Class, takes you on a musical journey through the Whoniverse from 1963 to 2018. Audience members will also be given a chance to show off their musical Who knowledge, in a game of Name That Who-ne, to win exclusive prizes.
Friday March 23, 2018 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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Cast and executive producers join moderator Jeff Yang for a discussion about what to expect from the upcoming third season of AMC's martial arts drama Into the Badlands. .
Saturday March 24, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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In just a few weeks, Marvel Studios’s Avengers: Infinity War will hit theaters and start bringing the 10-year saga to a satisfying conclusion. What cues can the studio take from comics past and present to help them stick this landing? Join Geek & Sundry’s breakout live comic book show The Wednesday Club to find out. Ask Amy Dallen (Shield of Tomorrow, Sagas of Sundry), Taliesin Jaffe (Critical Role, World of Warcraft), and Matt Key (Key Question, Screen Junkies News) your questions and engage in their discussion about the art of ending an epic saga and what makes a satisfying and memorable third act.
Saturday March 24, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News, Bizarre States), Dan Casey (The Dan Cave, Nerdist News), Rachel Heine (Nerdist and Geek & Sundry editor-in-chief), Kyle Hill (Because Science, MythBusters: The Search), Nerdist writer Aliza Pearl (Shield of Tomorrow), and Brian Compton (Nerdist producer) discuss the biggest pop culture stories of the day like only Nerdist can. Go behind the scenes of Nerdist News and other shows, and bring your questions for the cast and crew.
Saturday March 24, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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Darin De Paul (Overwatch, World of Warcraft) will explore why fans are so captivated by Geek & Sundry's latest hit horror RPG show Sagas of Sundry. Cast members Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Sagas of Sundry), Ivan Van Norman (International Tabletop day host, Sagas of Sundry), Marisha Ray (Critical Role, Geek & Sundry creative director),Satine Phoenix (Sagas of Sundry, GM Tips), Amy Vorpahl (Sagas of Sundry), and Xander Jeanneret (King of the Nerds, Sagas of Sundry) will delve into the heart-wrenching and harrowing experiences their characters endured in the adventure, where their actions were determined by making a pull from the "Dread Tower." An audience Q&A to follow where fans must pull a piece of the Dread Tower and see their fate before they ask a question of the panel!
Saturday March 24, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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Wonder Woman. Rey. The Dora Milaje. As women are reflected more and more in geek and pop culture, the women who discuss, analyze, and obsess over them have plenty to fangirl about this year. But what’s it like on the other side of the screen? Nerdist and Geek & Sundry editor-in-chief Rachel Heine is joined by her colleagues Nerdist host Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News, Bizarre States), Geek & Sundry creative director Marisha Ray (Critical Role), Nerdist managing editor Alicia Lutes (Fangirling), Geek & Sundry host Erika Ishii (Game Engine, Sagas of Sundry: Madness), Nerdist writer Aliza Pearl (Shield of Tomorrow), and Geek Bomb creator and host Maude Garrett (Alpha Book Club) as they break down how they got to where they are, offer advice for up-and-coming creators, and share their hopes for pop culture in 2018 and beyond.
Saturday March 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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UPDATED: Thu, Mar 15, 07:48PM Nerdist's Kyle Hill (Because Science, MythBusters: The Search) breaks down everything from linking brains to kaiju caloric intakes with neuroscientist and science communicator Dr. Crystal Dilworth and honorary MythBuster and mad scientist Allen Pan, and cognitive scientist and wildlife reporter Jason G. Goldman. Q&A session to follow.
Saturday March 24, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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UPDATED: Thu, Mar 15, 07:56PM Host Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News, Bizarre States), Andrew Bowser (Bizarre States), and Derrick Paller (director/producer) take their popular podcast on the road, exploring the mysteries of the weird, supernatural, and occult, dragging into the light current and historical paranormal activities and personal experiences.
Saturday March 24, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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UPDATED: Mon, Mar 19, 04:59PM Dive into the trenches of creativity, as moderator Kay Reindl (Freakish) and top film and TV showrunners—including Amy Berg (Counterpart), Sera Gamble (The Magicians), Gillian Horvath (Primevil: New World), Erin Maher (Freakish), Willow Polson (Triune), and Kimberly Jessika (founder of KidPire TV Network)—share their proven work and life advice, as well as their most cautionary war stories about coming up and surviving in a dominated industry. Q&A to follow.
Saturday March 24, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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UPDATED: Wed, Mar 21, 09:42PM Olan Rogers (creator, executive producer, actor),Tika Sumpter (actor), and Coty Galloway (actor) discuss the new TBS animated series about a spaceman named Gary who is working off a prison sentence. Gary makes a mysterious new alien friend named Mooncake with whom he immediately bonds. But what Gary doesn’t know is that his adorable new sidekick is actually wanted by the sinister Lord Commander, who will stop at nothing to use Mooncake's untapped powers for evil.
Saturday March 24, 2018 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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UPDATED: Wed, Mar 21, 05:55PM The forces of film & fun reunite for another insightful examination of current and upcoming sci-fi, horror and cult movie trailers from the Warner Archive Collection's recent and up-coming Blu-ray releases. Join Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson, Warner Archive Podcast hosts Matthew Patterson & D.W. Ferranti and some potential surprise guests as they delve deep into the stories behind a bevy of classics including Black Scorpion, The Flight of Dragons, Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, and quite a few unexpected surprises! Moderator Gary Miereanu will undoubtedly be carrying some fun giveaways for a few lucky fans.
Saturday March 24, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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UPDATED: Fri, Mar 23, 05:29PM Fresh off their feature on AMC TV's Comic Book Men, the Kevin Smith biopic comedy which dramatically depicts the making of his cult hit film Clerks is finally coming to indie cinemas around the U.S. later this year. Join Christopher Downie (writer/director), Brett Murray (producer/actor), Ryan James (producer/editor), Chris Bain (actor), Matthew Postlethwaite (actor), Jay Booton (actor), and special guest from the original Clerks, Marilyn Ghigliotti (associate producer/actress) for an exclusive sneak peak, behind the scenes footage, and some very special announcements.
Saturday March 24, 2018 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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Authors C. B. Lee (Sidekick Squad series), Nilah Magruder (M.F.K. ), WonderCon special guest V. E. Schwab (Shades of Magic, Vicious), Audrey Coulthurst (Inkmistress), and Amy Spalding (The Summer of Jordi Perez,The Best Burger in Los Angeles) join Maryelizabeth Yturralde of Mysterious Galaxy to explore the often thorny path to a happy ending for their characters.
Sunday March 25, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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Past and future collide when Wild West fantasy requires robots with advanced AI. What is the appeal of live-action role playing? When is artificial intelligence simply intelligence? And how far will people go in pursuit of violent delights? For a look at mysteries of human nature past, present, and future, join a posse of experts wearing both white and black hats: Dr. Travis Langley (Star Trek Psychology, Doctor Who Psychology), John Clemens (Canadian Forces, ret.), Fon Davis (Fonco Creative, Star Wars), Steven Huff (fight choreographer and weapons expert), Allen Pan (Sufficiently Advanced, MythBusters), and Tamara Robertson (Scijinks, MythBusters). Moderator Jenna Busch (Legion of Leia) asks: How is the Westworld won?
Sunday March 25, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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The artist talks about all of the career highlights and strategies that built upon themselves to lead to the creation of smash hit X-Men: Grand Design. If you have questions, special guest EdPiskor promises a robust Q&A session.
Sunday March 25, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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What constitutes a good cover on a comic book? How are the best ones created? Be there for this "shop talk" discussion with artists who’ve been responsible for some of the best, WonderCon special guests Ryan Benjamin (WildC.A.T.S, Batman Beyond), Mitch Gerads (Mister Miracle, The Sheriff of Babylon), Dan Jurgens (Superman, Batman Beyond), and Ed Piskor (Hip Hop Family Tree, X-Men: Grand Design). Moderated by Mark Evanier.
Sunday March 25, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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The Winner Twins, Brittany and Brianna, multiple award-winning and national bestselling science fiction authors known for their popular Strand series, explain how to create your own novel step by step, from building your universe to overcoming writer's block to the different paths to publishing. The twins, who are on staff at UCLA, have taught their unique creative writing method to hundreds of thousands of convention attendees, teachers, and students across the country. They will be joined by Todd McCaffrey (New York Times bestselling author, Dragon Riders of Pern) and Steven Sears (writer and producer, Xena: Warrior Princess, The A Team, Father Dowling Mysteries, Swamp Thing), plus other panelists to be announced. This panel will be in loving memory of Richard Hatch, a friend, teacher, and inspiration to all.
Sunday March 25, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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This town hall–style panel focuses on the four Sonic the Hedgehog books IDW is publishing in April. Panelists include editor Joe Hughes, associate editor David Mariotte, writer Ian Flynn, and artist Tyson Hesse.
Sunday March 25, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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