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Friday, March 16
 

12:30pm PDT

Hollywood and Comics
With its combination of words and visuals in one attractive package, a comic book can be a great sales tool when pitching your project to studios. To sell the movie rights to your comic you need to know how Hollywood deal making really works. Join comic creators who have successfully navigated the movie business in this discussion of best practices. Panelists include Martin Shapiro (Chopper), Scott Mitchell Rosenberg (Cowboys and Aliens), Jesse Berger (untitled Tom Cruise sci-fi project), Andrew Cosby (Eureka), Derek Hoffman (X-Men: First Class), Chris Tongue (Dark Horse), and Benjamin Jackendoff (Zenescope).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3873
Speakers
JB
AC
DH
BJ
SM
MS
CT

Friday March 16, 2012 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 211
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Television

2:00pm PDT

Cartoon Network: Regular Show
Ooooohhhh! Come check out the most awesome Regular Show Q&A ever, featuring show creator and voice of Mordecai, J. G. Quintel. You wanna know who else is regular? (ok, we couldn't resist). Seriously, come to the panel to hear what's up with super slackers Mordecai and Rigby and more!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3882
Speakers
JG

Friday March 16, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 213
  1: Programs, Animation, Television

3:00pm PDT

Creating Animated Series
What does it take to create or develop an animated TV series? Do you have to be a writer? An artist or animator? Both? Neither? What do you have to have to pitch an idea, and what are the studios and networks looking for? Members of the Writers Guild of America's Animation Writers Caucus who have created and developed series and network/studio executives who buy them talk about it and answer your questions. Featuring Craig Miller (Beast Wars, Curious George), Stan Berkowitz (The 99, Justice League), and Duane Capizzi (Transformers Prime, The Batman).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3889
Speakers
SB
DC
avatar for Craig Miller

Craig Miller

CIRCA, Managing Director, Retail Craig Miller joined CIRCA in 2008, and is the Managing Director of CIRCA’s Retail Division. In this capacity, he spearheads CIRCA’s outreach to retailers and is responsible for day to day operations of the division, including all retail buying... Read More →

Friday March 16, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 213
  1: Programs, Animation, Television

3:30pm PDT

Making Animation History with The Last Unicorn
The classic 1982 animated fantasy is literally being pulled apart and remade on a frame-by-frame basis, using groundbreaking techniques and technologies to upgrade the look and feel of the film. This new enhanced/extended version will premiere theatrically in both 2D and 3D in 2014. Learn what's being done from creators Peter S. Beagle (novelist and screenwriter), Connor Cochran (director), and Terri Kempton and Suren M. Seron (co-producers).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3892
Speakers
PS
CC
TK
SM

Friday March 16, 2012 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 208
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

4:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Mike Mignola
Hellboy creator and WonderCon special guest Mike Mignola talks about his signature creation and the upcoming year in the Hellboy universe, when the big red horned guy visits...Hell!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3899
Speakers
MM

Friday March 16, 2012 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 207
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

4:30pm PDT

Triumph of the Small Screen
Angry Birds and Pocket God are just two entertainment brands that were born as smartphone apps before jumping to the worlds of comic books, animation, movies, plush toys, and more. Chris Ulm (former editor-in-chief, Malibu Comics), Farzad Varahramyan (designer, Aliens vs. Predator, Jumanji, Escape From Witch Mountain, The Thing), Emmanuel Valdez (game director, Ready 2 Rumble Boxing, Darkwatch, Bourne Conspiracy), and Paul O'Connor (game designer, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, author of the Longbox Graveyard comic book blog) will discuss the promise and special challenges of this exploding new art form.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3900
Speakers
PO
CU
EV
FV

Friday March 16, 2012 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 208
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Games

5:00pm PDT

Marv Wolfman: Writing Q&A
For years WonderCon special guest Marv Wolfman (writer/editor in comics, animation, video games, and other media) has conducted writing seminars at Comic-Con International as well as many other conventions around the world. This time, rather than give a formal writing lecture, Marv wants to answer your questions (specific to material you're working on or more general in nature) and discuss how to think about your writing even before you begin. Please come to the workshop with questions.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3903
Speakers
MW

Friday March 16, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 210
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Games, Seminars & Workshops, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

5:00pm PDT

Famous TV Theme Music
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 09, 10:50AM
Composers of popular television theme songs discuss their writing process and their influences to their craft. Charles Fox (The New Adventures of Wonder Woman, Love Boat, Happy Days), Wendy Melvoin & Lisa Coleman (Carnivale, Heroes), Jeremy Zuckerman & Benjamin Wynn (Avatar the Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra) and additional special guests will discuss their contributions to TV theme music. Moderated by Anne Cecere, director of Film & TV relations of BMI, and Chandler Poling, White Bear PR founder. Attendees will get to see a select clip from the new series The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3904
Speakers
AC
CF
CP
BW
JZ

Friday March 16, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 213
  1: Programs, Animation, Television |   U: Updated, Animation, Television

5:00pm PDT

The Visual Technology Behind Action, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Filmmaking
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 12, 03:30PM
Action, sci-fi, and fantasy are all genres that depend heavily on visual effects to effectively portray the vast fictional worlds in which they take place. Join the film industry's leading visual technology and previsualization experts to learn the latest and greatest technology trends and advances, as well as watch never-before-seen previs footage from their work on some of the biggest fan-favorites. Their work includes X-Men: The Last Stand, Terminator Salvation, Avatar, Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 1 & 2, and upcoming epic action-adventure Battleship, as well as their work on commercials like HALO Reach.

Daniel Gregoire, founder and CEO of Halon Entertainment has worked side by side with the most highly respected directors in the business, including Steven Spielberg (War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones 4) and Jon Favreau (Cowboys & Aliens); Brad Alexander, CG supervisor on James Cameron's Avatar and many exciting upcoming films; Patrice Avery, a producer with over 20 years of experience in feature/TV animation, VFX and video game production; Justin Denton, Previs & VFX Supervisor on Battleship; AJ Briones, Previs Supervisor on Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2;  led by moderator Jon D. Witmer, associate editor of American Cinematographer magazine.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3902
Speakers
BA
PA
DG

Friday March 16, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 204
  1: Programs, Animation, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television |   U: Updated, Animation, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

6:00pm PDT

Animation Voice-Over
UPDATED: Wed, Feb 29, 11:00AM
Everyone wants to do voices for animation, right? Hear what some animation veterans and awesome newcomers have to say regarding what this work is like, what it takes, and what the heck producers are looking for! Panelists include Katie Leigh (Gummi Bears, Darkwing Duck, Muppet Babies), Ben Bledsoe (Ronal the Barbarian, scratch artist for Disney feature animation, founder of Unireach Media), Lisa Biggs (Adventures of Toby and founder of www.voxyladies.com), Rob Paulsen (Pinky and the Brain, Jimmy Neutron, Animaniacs), Kevin Michael Richardson (The Cleveland Show, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Simpsons) Mick Wingert ("Po" on Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness), director/writer/performer Phil Lollar (Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi Show, The Mr. Men Show, Olivia!, The Little Angels, Adventures in Odyssey) and actress/VO coach/director Jeannie Elias (Robot Chicken, My Little Pony, Bleach, Naruto).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3911
Speakers
LB
BB
KL
PL
RP
KM
MW

Friday March 16, 2012 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 210
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies, Television |   U: Updated, Animation, Movies, Television

6:30pm PDT

WonderCon Exclusive World Premiere: Superman vs. The Elite
Be among the first to see the latest release from the popular series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies when Warner Home Video, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation present the World Premiere of Superman vs. The Elite. In the film, Superman's effectiveness as a superhero comes into question when a new group of super-powerful crusaders, known as "The Elite," appear on the scene. As superheroes, the Elite know no bounds and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy -- putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical, preferably nonlethal Man of Steel. The voice cast is led by George Newbern (Father of the Bride), reprising his Justice League/Justice League Unlimited role as Superman, NCIS star Pauley Perrette as Lois Lane, and versatile voice actor Robin Atkin Downes (Batman: Year One, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) as Manchester Black, the leader of The Elite. Award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly has adapted his original story from the heralded Action Comics #775 ("What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way") into a script directed by Michael Chang (Batman: Brave and the Bold) and executive produced by Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One). See the film, then stay for the panel, where members of the filmmaking team and voice cast will take questions from moderator Gary Miereanu and the audience. Prizes will be awarded, and new details about future DC Universe films will be revealed!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3913
Speakers
MC
RA
JK
GM
GN
PP

Friday March 16, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Ballroom, Third Level
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Movies
 
Saturday, March 17
 

11:00am PDT

Cartoon Network: Adventure Time
What could make WonderCon even more wonderful? How about a Totally Rhombus Adventure Time Q&A? Hear what executive producer and creator Pendleton Ward (voice of Lumpy Space Princess) and special guests have in store for our heroes Finn and Jake coming up in Season 4! Come on, grab your friends and join the fun!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3925
Speakers
PW

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 204
  1: Programs, Animation, Television

11:30am PDT

Ruby & Spears
Since the sixties, Joe Ruby and Ken Spears have been the most successful writing, creating, and producing team in Saturday morning television. Among the shows they brought you were Scooby-Doo, Wacky Racers, Jabberjaw, Dynomutt, Thundarr The Barbarian, Plastic Man, and dozens of others. Here they are in a rare convention appearance, interviewed by animation writer (and former Ruby-Spears writer) Mark Evanier.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3931
Speakers
ME
JR
KS

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 211
  1: Programs, Animation, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Television

12:00pm PDT

Marvel Television Presents
Be among the first to go inside the Marvel Universe on Disney XD with the head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb, as he presents the world premiere of the highly anticipated Ultimate Spider-Man animated series and a look at the premiere episode of the The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Season 2. He'll also reveal the inside scoop on animated and live-action series in development, and more surprises from Marvel TV.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3933
Speakers
JL

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 213
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Television

12:30pm PDT

Fairy Dust: LGBT Disney Fandom
We're lucky to be right next door to the "Happiest Place on Earth." Disney characters, films, comics, media, and theme parks are popular around the world. But Disney is especially popular among the LGBT community. Young or old, LGBT folk identify with the stories, characters, fantasy, and imagination of Disney. Prism Comics (the nonprofit organization promoting awareness of LGBT comics, creators, and fans) joins Tommy Kovac (The Royal Historian of Oz; Wonderland, Skelebunnies), Worthie Meacham (Disney Gay Days, expert on Disney Parks and Disneyana), Dusty Sage (founder and CEO of MiceChat.com), and other fans and creators as they explore why the queer community loves all things Disney. Moderated by Ted Abenheim (Prism Comics board member).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3936
Speakers
TA
TK
WM
DS

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 207
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Fandom, Games, Movies, Television

3:00pm PDT

Cartoon Voices
It's another one of those panels where folks who speak for animated characters demonstrate their craft. On the dais are Gregg Berger (The Garfield Show), Laraine Newman (The Fairly OddParents), Wally Wingert (The Avengers), Bill Farmer (Goofy), Alicyn Packard (The Mr. Men Show), Michael Bell (G.I. Joe), and maybe a few others, all put through their paces by voice director Mark Evanier.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3956
Speakers
MB
GB
ME
BF
LN
AP
WW

Saturday March 17, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 213
  1: Programs, Animation, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

4:30pm PDT

Animation Writing for Television
For over 20 years, television has been filled with an amazing variety of shows based on comics, films, and original properties. Writer/story editor/UCLA faculty member Robert N. Skir (X-Men, Gargoyles) leads a discussion with Steven Melching (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Transformers Prime), Andrew Robinson (Young Justice, Generator Rex), Mitch Watson (Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated, Freakazoid!), David McDermott (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Transformers Prime), and Kurt Weldon (Kim Possible, The Penguins of Madagascar) as they relate tales -- exhilarating, hilarious, and often horrifying -- of writing for these groundbreaking shows.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3967
Speakers
DM
SM
AR
RN
MW
KW

Saturday March 17, 2012 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 208
  1: Programs, Animation, Television

4:30pm PDT

Geek Slant: How the East Meets West
From comics and film to television and new media, Asian Americans have been making their mark on pop culture. Racebending-Media Consumers for Entertainment Equality hosts this no-holds-barred conversation featuring Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man), Jen Wang and Diana Nguyen (Disgrasian), Freddie Wong (YouTube's freddiew), and other mavens of their industry to discuss the state of Asian Pacific Americans in niche and mainstream media.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3966
Speakers
DN
JW
FW
PY

Saturday March 17, 2012 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 207
  1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Comic Books, Fandom, Movies, Television

5:00pm PDT

DC Nation Special Video Presentation and Q&A
From the pages of DC Comics to the television screens of fans across the country comes DC Nation, a new one-hour exclusive kids programming block from Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Entertainment. DC Nation stars some of the most beloved and legendary heroes of the DC Universe, brought to life by some of the most talented directors, writers, and producers working in animation today. Anchored by Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice, DC Nation airs Saturdays 10:00-11:00  AM  ET/PT. Fans attending the WonderCon 2012 DC Nation panel will be treated to exclusive video content filled with plenty of sneak peeks from the DC Nation block. In addition, an all-star panel featuring Young Justice producers Brandon Vietti (Batman Under the Red Hood) and Greg Weisman (Gargoyles), Green Lantern: The Animated Series producers Jim Krieg (Ben 10: Alien Swarm) and Giancarlo Volpe (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), and DC animated shorts producers Lauren Faust (The Powerpuff Girls, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic) and Ben Jones (Batman: The Brave and The Bold) will take the stage for a moderated Q&A. Learn more about DC Nation at www.dcnation.com.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3970
Speakers
LF
BJ
JK
BV
GV
GW

Saturday March 17, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 204
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Movies

5:30pm PDT

BOOM!: Adventure Time Comic
What time is it? It's Adventure Time! The top-rated Cartoon Network show now has its own comic book! With the show exploding in the ratings, garnering rave online reviews and major cosplay at comic conventions, it's clear fandom is obsessed and 2012 is the Year of Adventure Time! Don't miss out this panel, and be sure to hear all the exciting news and the latest details about the hit comic book series.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3975
Saturday March 17, 2012 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 211
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Television

5:30pm PDT

Geek Girls Create
Kristen Nedopak (Think Hero TV), Stephanie Thorpe (ElfQuest), Crix Lee (Girl Gamer/Dread Central), Jessica Mills (Awkward Embraces), Leah Cevoli (Robot Chicken), and Helenna Santos Levy (Girl and Boy) are women who took their love of the geek life and turned it into a career. As producers, hosts, actresses, and multi-hyphenate personalities, they have spent time and love creating their own award-winning content for film, TV, and the web. Learn how each of these smart and sexy ladies built her unique, individual brand, and gain insight into the struggles and success of creating your own work, from networking to production to marketing...and staying sane along the way.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3973
Speakers
LC
CL
HS
JM
KN
ST

Saturday March 17, 2012 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 207
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies, Television

6:30pm PDT

The 99 Unbound
From the American heartland to the capitols of Europe and the Middle East and to the jungles of Indonesia and beyond, a young group of international superheroes battle a time-traveling megalomaniac in The 99 Unbound, the surprisingly controversial new animated feature from Endemol UK and Teshkeel Media. See the new animated movie based on the acclaimed comic book series The 99. The film presents the origin story for the upcoming TV series of the same name. Please join (tentatively scheduled) panelists Naif al-Mutawa (executive producer), Subniv Babuta (executive producer), Henry Gilroy (writer), Stan Berkowitz (story editor), and Marie Javins (managing editor, The 99 comics) for a discussion and Q&A after the movie.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3982
Speakers
NA
SB
SB
HG
MJ

Saturday March 17, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 211
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Movies

6:30pm PDT

Wizards: 35 Years Later
Director, writer, producer, and animation legend Ralph Bakshi presents a Q&A session after the premiere of his classic animated film Wizards, now remastered by FOX on Blu-ray! (Recommended for adult audiences.)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3980
Speakers
RB

Saturday March 17, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 207
  1: Programs, Animation, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

7:00pm PDT

Chris Gore's Wild Cartoon Kingdom
Get a first look at upcoming animated shows from Chris Gore (G4TV). The science fiction comedy The Last Guys on Earth is the ongoing tale of the last two survivors of a worldwide cataclysm. Stop-motion animated series FetishVIL is the story of the sexy ladies who work at the world's most exclusive fetish dungeon. Celebrity guests and special surprises will accompany the first screening of footage from these upcoming shows. (Recommended for adult audiences.)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3986
Speakers
CG

Saturday March 17, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 213
  1: Programs, Animation, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

7:00pm PDT

Tournament of Nerds!
UPDATED: Tue, Mar 06, 03:44PM
Who would win in a fight, Batman or Wolverine? Superman or Gandalf? Debates like these have raged for decades. In dorm rooms, cubicles, classrooms, comic shops, and video stores, fans have pondered these questions that seemed unanswerable...until now. Tournament of Nerds pits two fans, or "Nerds," against each other to battle it out in heated debate. Which comic book, sci-fi, action, or horror character has the stuff to take down a fellow iconic character? The action is fast and furious, as debaters pick characters to debate on behalf of. A compelling argument can slay a more powerful foe. Nerds are screaming, laughing, and crying as titans clash. Their goal: to advance their character through a "March Madness" set of brackets in hopes of being crowned the ultimate Nerd and having their character reign supreme! The regular group of debaters includes Maddox (The Alphabet of Manliness, The Best Page in the Universe), Alex Fernie (Funny or Die, Reno 911), Roger Barr (I-Mockery, Doc Mock's Movie Mausoleum), Chris Tallman (Reno 911, Crossballs), and more!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=3984
Speakers
RB
AF
BG
TL
M
CT

Saturday March 17, 2012 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 204
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy |   U: Updated, Animation, Comic Books, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy
 
Sunday, March 18
 

1:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Marv Wolfman
Writer/editor, Eisner Hall of Fame inductee, and WonderCon special guest Marv Wolfman talks about his 45-year career in comics, animation, novels, and videogame writing. He'll discuss his work, the companies he's worked for, and the many characters he's worked on. Marv will also answer all questions (well, maybe not all!)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=4002
Speakers
MW

Sunday March 18, 2012 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 203
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Games, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:00pm PDT

Behind the Music: Composing for Fan-Favorite Projects
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 12, 02:10PM
Featuring the musically creative minds behind this year's top sci-fi/fantasy/action/animated television series and highly anticipated films. A group of talented composers describe how they elevate scoring to new heights, provide sneak peaks to their projects, and participate in WonderCon's exclusive debut of a LIVE composing demo. Prolific composers include Nathan Barr (True Blood), Jim Dooley (Wilfred), Robert Duncan (Castle), Mark Isham (Once Upon A Time), Danny Jacob (Phineas and Ferb), David Ari Leon (The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes) and Blake Neely (The Mentalist). Moderated by actress Ellen Greene (Pushing Daisies). A Q&A session and exclusive giveaways will follow the discussion! Hosted by CW3PR, Costa Communications and ASCAP.

http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=4003
Speakers
NB
JD
RD
JH
avatar for Mark Isham

Mark Isham

Composer, Trumpeter – Film: A River Runs Through It, Crash, The Black Dahlia TV: Once Upon a Time   From his days as a pioneering icon of electronic music, to his current status as a world-renowned legendary film composer, Mark Isham continues to be one of the most prolific and... Read More →
DJ
DA
JL
avatar for Joey Newman

Joey Newman

Composer – TV: The Middle, Little People, Big World Film: The Space Between, Any Day Now   Joey Newman is a third generation film composer of the famed Hollywood musical Newman dynasty. A drummer, conductor and orchestrator, he earned his degree from the Berklee College of Music... Read More →

Sunday March 18, 2012 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 204
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television |   U: Updated, Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

1:30pm PDT

How to Write Action for Kids' TV
Writing action for kids presents unique and exciting challenges. Dani Michaeli (The Aquabats Super Show!) moderates as the secrets and mysteries are explored by veteran writers Nicole Dubuc (Transformers: Prime), James Krieg (Green Lantern: The Animated Series), Joelle Sellner (Teen Titans), Eugene Son (Iron Man: Armored Adventures), and Matt Wayne (Ben 10).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=4004
Speakers
ND
JK
DM
JS
ES
MW

Sunday March 18, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 208
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Television

2:00pm PDT

CAC Session 10: Adaptation and Media
Karma Waltonen (University of California, Davis) examines the newest trend in graphic novel adaptation, in which the graphic novel becomes a sequel to familiar stories from other genres. Using the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly series comics, she investigates this new trend in adaptation, questioning and commenting on the genre's ability to serve as a sequel to television. Rachelanne Smith compares The Wizard of Oz and Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's Lost Girls, focusing on how the adaptation of Dorothy's story portrays her adventures as the hallucinations or imaginations of a sexually abused girl. Kathryn M. Frank (University of Michigan) discusses the controversy surrounding the casting of M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender to uncover industry logics regarding casting and the potential success of comics/animation-to-live-action adaptations. Liam Burke (National University of Ireland, Galway) asks why the first decade of the 21st century became the "comic-book movie decade." He examines multiple factors to understand what fostered and shaped this trend in modern Hollywood filmmaking. 
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=4010
Speakers
LB
KM
RS
KW

Sunday March 18, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 210
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference, Movies, Television

2:30pm PDT

Meet the Creatives Behind Dan Vs.
UPDATED: Wed, Mar 07, 02:28PM
Show creators Chris Pearson and Dan Mandel, along with Brian Sheesley (supervising producer/director), Chris Battle (lead character design) and voice talent Curtis Armstrong ("Dan"), Paget Brewster ("Elise") and Dave Foley ("Chris") talk about the genesis of this hidden gem, now in its third season on The Hub. Join them for a special sneak peak screening of an upcoming episode, followed by a Q&A. Moderated by Tom Kenny ("Crunchy").
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=4013
Speakers
CB
DM
CP
BS

Sunday March 18, 2012 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 213
  1: Programs, Animation, Kids, Television |   U: Updated, Animation, Kids, Television

3:30pm PDT

Full-Time Creative Work on a Part-Time Schedule
Learn the secrets to using part-time collaboration to achieve full-time results! No matter which industry (comics, illustration, movies, design, animation, costuming/cosplay or podcasting), breaking into today's media is a full-time job, even if you have only part-time hours to accomplish it. To meet that goal you have to find or form then work with a team of people while avoiding mortal casualties. Topher Davila (art director, GeekdomWear.com), Aleister Gilgrim (head of product for Readz/Star Labs Ltd), Sean Glumace (digital arts instructor at Golden West College), Kevin Flessing (TomatoTV.net), Mario Martinez (co-creator, TomatoTV.net), Ron Coleman (molecular geneticist and writer), Jonelle Cobb (creative director, GeekdomWear.com), Jody Patterson (main contributor, RatBoxProductions.net), and moderator Cat Smith (voice actress) talk about how they successfully juggle time between their creative and business sides and discuss the process, pitfalls, and potential of part-time collaboration from their experiences in illustration, writing, design, animation, and other fields from a variety of levels of administration and sizes of organizations. Whether you're a hobbyist or looking to go pro, if you struggle with deadlines, need help finding collaborators, want to know how to effectively work with a team, or simply want to know how to get your foot in the door, this panel is not to be missed!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=32&strRec=4017
Speakers
JC
RC
TD
KF
AG
SG
MM
JP
CS

Sunday March 18, 2012 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 208
  1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Art & Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books
 
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