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Badges for WonderCon 2023 are ON SALE NOW! Comic-Con International 2023-03-11 | WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 24-26, 2023.Badges are ON SALE NOW at: → bit.ly/WonderCon23 ←Three days of popular arts and culture, including comics, anime, gaming, the WonderCon Masquerade, a great exhibit hall featuring BANDAI NAMCO, Funko, and so much more!Plus, special television and movie presentations and all things popular arts-related.WonderCon has an impressive list of special guests including Tom KingMingjue Helen ChenJenny FrisonAnd so many others!We can’t wait to see you Friday through Sunday, March 24-26, 2023, at theAnaheim Convention Center for WonderCon 2023!
WonderCon is BACK for 2022! Comic-Con International 2022-03-23 | For the first time since 2019… WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center on April 1 - 3!Comic-Con International proudly presents WonderCon 2022 which features: special guests, games, anime, a full exhibit hall, masquerade, exclusive merch, films, sneak peaks, and MORE!Don’t miss your chance to experience everything you love about Comic-Con, in Anaheim!Badges for WonderCon are available NOW at: comic-con.org/wca/badge-prices----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADDITIONAL INFOSpecial Guests:Kevin Smith, Michael Cho, Kevin Eastman, Sarah Kuhn, Shannon Hale, David F. Walker, Trung Le Nguyen, David A. Robertson, James Rollins, Gene Luen Yang, Tula Lotay (Lisa Wood), Skottie Young, Elliot S! Maggin, Michael A. Stackpole, Babs Tarr, David Mark Weber, Michael W. Conrad, Becky Cloonan----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Being Your Best Protomolecule! Lessons for the Classroom from The Expanse Comic-Con International 2022-02-17 | In the James S.A. Corey book series The Expanse, now an Amazon Prime Video show of the same name, the protomolecule is a relentless cosmic entity that changes everything it touches, yet its origins and intentions are unknown. Faced with such a powerful force of change, the story’s characters teach us why life’s hard-earned assumptions are so important, as well as how they can become blinders if we refuse to check them. Join Dark Loops Productions “The Expanse Crew” for a lively, psychological, philosophical, fan-based discussion of how we can all face change by working to be our best protomolecule. Panelists include: Kelsey Williams, a.k.a. Sistah K (Sistah Speak Productions/indie film maker), Jennifer Williams a.k.a. Sistah J (Sistah Speak Productions/author), Dr. Leandra Parris (William & Mary), and moderated by Dr. J. Scott Jordan (Illinois State University, Dark Loops Productions).
The Joy of Owning One’s Own Learning Journey Through Authentic Learning Experiences Comic-Con International 2022-01-20 | Aaron Maurer (Coffee For The Brain, Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor), Beth Campbell (teacher-librarian, Forest Grove Elementary), and Sarah Vice (6th grade educator, Forest Grove Elementary) share many ideas to enhance authentic learning for students. This is not a list of apps or tools, but examples of teachers who have crafted quality projects, authentic learning opportunities, and the space to learn deeply to take learning to the next level by empowering students to take the driver seat in learning.
Comics and Neurodiversity Comic-Con International 2022-01-20 | The visual storytelling medium of comics can engage neurodivergent readers in powerful ways. From social stories to facial expressions, comics offer a means of learning and communication that are uniquely helpful to neurodiverse learners such as those with ADHD or on the autistic spectrum. Join us as we discuss the ways comics can connect with neurodivergent readers and provide them accessibility to literacy and education. With comic creators Jake and Led Bradshaw (Jake Jetpulse), Matt Dunford (Chair, San Diego Comic Fest), and author Sally Pla (Stanley Will Probably Be Fine). Moderator: Jana Tropper (Director of Literacy, Reading With Pictures)Jake and Led Bradhsaw: ledb@jakejetpulse.comMatt Dunford: mattdunford13@gmail.comSally Pla: sallyjpla@gmail.comJana Tropper: JanaTropperSLP@gmail.com
We Can be Heroes? Saving the World in Your Best Way! Comic-Con International 2022-01-20 | As our favorite comic book characters struggle with the moral dilemmas, battle big baddies, and punch their way through problems, we might say to ourselves, “But I’m not that type of person. Can I be a hero?” This panel brings together a group of psychologists and comic creators to discuss the multiple, diverse ways we can all be heroes, in our own way. Panelists will discuss comic book characters who struggle with the notion of heroism, as well as research on diversity, differences, and the seemingly unending number of ways we can work together to make a more uplifting, encouraging world.Panelist include:Mr. Victor Dandridge, Jr. Vantage: Inhouse Productions www.vantageinhouse.comDr. Vanessa Hintz Alverno College, Vivid Insights Consulting: vividinsightsconsulting.me/drvanessaDr. J. Scott Jordan Illinois State University, Dark Loops Productions (YouTube): youtube.com/channel/UCN5ddGv-AuqOj7iwdBxt_eQDr. Leandra Parris William & Mary School of Education https://education.wm.edu/ourfacultystaff/faculty/parris_l.php
Video Games That Can Grant Real Super Powers | Education Series Comic-Con International 2021-08-19 | In 2020, everyone is staying at home playing video games OR learning new skills online to get new jobs. But what if you could do both at the same time? Engage with an exclusive panel of game designers and developers who have redesigned the way we gain real-world power-up through video and digital gameplay. The panel will consist of Eric Basu (CEO & Founder, Sentek Global Haiku Cybersecurity), Nicholas Bonardi (Audio Director, Ubisoft), and will be moderated by Francis Kong, MD (Curator & Founder, Imagine Talks). Join them and learn that when the game ends in the virtual world is the time your bonus life could begin in the real one.
Show Me History™: How to Create a Successful Nonfiction Graphic Series Comic-Con International 2021-08-19 | In this panel, the creators of the popular 17-book (and counting!) Show Me History™(ages 8 to 12) graphic biography series explore and explain their collaborative storytelling process. Authors Mark Shulman and James Buckley Jr. lead a lively discussion on the creative process with graphic artist Cassie Anderson and well-known lettering guru John Roshell. Expect plenty of insight on producing your own true stories as these creatives share how each person's specialties improved on the others'. The final results are fast, funny, and factual full-color graphic biographies that Show YOU History!
Teaching the Teachers: Resources and Strategies for Teaching Graphic Novels | Education Series Comic-Con International 2021-08-19 | So you want to teach with graphic novels. GREAT!...now what? Tune in to a conversation of expert teachers, researchers, and practitioners as we talk about the strategies, resources, and lessons we learned along the way to improve the way to teach with this highly effective medium. Panelists are Bill Boerman-Cornell (Using Graphic Novels in the English Language Arts Classroom, Trinity Christian College); Britta Beardsley (Teacher, Professional Development facilitator--Great Minds); Meryl Jaffe (Worth a Thousand Words, Educational Consultant); Shveta Miller (Hacking Graphic Novels, Literacy Specialist). Moderated by Talia Hurwich (Worth a Thousand Words, NYU).
Indigenous Water Protectors Are Real-Life Superheroes | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-28 | Nizhoni Begay (Water Protector Legal Collective Media & Red Planet assistant project manager), Lee Francis (Red Planet CEO), Leoyla Cowboy (Water Protector Legal Collective executive director), and Jaden Cowboy (Water Protector Legal Collective Community legal liaison) discuss the work of Water Protectors worldwide and the creation of the to-be-named graphic anthology centering the experiences of Water Protectors. They also include ways that non-Indigenous people can take action to support Water Protectors doing important work.
Comic Con@Home Book Club | In Waves by AJ Dungo Comic-Con International 2021-07-27 | Join the first-ever Comic-Con@Home Book Club! We’ve selected the award-winning In Waves by AJ Dungo, a beautifully rendered tale that explores how we move through the world and the impact we have on others. Part autobiography, part history, In Waves by AJ Dungo - published by Nobrow - seamlessly weaves together the tale of his partner’s prolonged battle with cancer with the history of surfing. Enjoy this replay of the live book club discussion with AJ Dungo during Comic-Con@Home!
The Great North | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-26 | Take a look at one of FOX’s newest animated series, already picked up for a third season, The Great North. Join creators and executive producers Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux, executive producer Loren Bouchard and the all-star cast including Nick Offerman, Jenny Slate, Dulcé Sloan, Will Forte, Paul Rust, and Alanis Morissette for a truly wild and hilarious Q&A including exclusive clips and breaking news on the outrageous Alaskan adventures in store for the Tobin family in the upcoming season. (UPDATED)
Uncovering the Science of Sci-Fi with Ripleys Believe It or Not! | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | The Ripley’s team and esteemed experts discover (and debate) the science behind your favorite fandom, from time travel and aliens to Bigfoot and ghosts! Pop on your lab coat to learn the truth from a theoretical physicist, Professor Brian Greene; Harvard University astrophysicist, Avi Loeb; disaster specialist, Dorothy Lowry; and pop culture expert, Aaron Sagers.
Jack Kirby: Architect of Science Fiction Land | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Barry Ira Geller (Jack Kirby co-designer, Science Fiction Land, Lord of Light), brings together an intense team of creative professionals to explore the secret visual language inherent within all the architectural work created by Jack Kirby in 1978. “He’d already conquered Comics and I called Jack up to draw Giant Buildings and Statues. Also to change the World." Jack’s endless perspective-defying, internalized 3-D architecture is mapped by colorist Wally Anne Wharton, who discusses her coloring processes; Gold Key Comics writer and Disney Pooh master Mike Royer, Jack’s favorite inker; David Coons, developer of Disney’s direct scanning system which influenced all animation in the world and earned him an Academy Award; Tom Kraft, digital reconstructionist of the Lord of Light negatives and president of the Jack Kirby Museum; and Brian Chidester, art historian, author, and documentarian currently completing As the Wind: The Enchanted Life of Eden Ahbez for HBO. The panel discusses the experience of harvesting their amazement in the form of consistently floating 100 feet above buildings and walkways, statues, and ever-evolving powers coming from discovering the smallest underground people-filled passages–while being simultaneously transported a hundred feet in the air, looking up, looking down–all inherently intensifying these architectural rendered drawing which the new colors have brought out. As co-creator, Geller worked with Jack Kirby, architect; Paolo Soleri, Architect, Don E. Broadbent of Westech Inc, 1979 Time-Life Books cited holographer; Ray Bradbury and Buckminster Fuller as Futurist consultants.
Penguin Teen – Carving Out Space: Six YA Female Authors Discuss Their Craft | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Who run the world? Some of Penguin Teen's biggest and brightest lady creators including New York Times bestselling authors Renée Ahdieh (The Beautiful series), Krystal Sutherland (House of Hollow), Stephanie Perkins (The Woods Are Always Watching), debut authors Ayana Gray (Beasts of Prey), Ginny Myers Sain (Dark and Shallow Lies), and Jessica Goodman (They Wish They Were Us) discuss their writing and what it means to be a female creator in spaces that traditionally value men. Moderated by Tamara Fuentes, Associate Entertainment Editor at Cosmopolitan.
A Conversation with the Cast & Executive Producers of EPIX’s Chapelwaite | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Series stars Adrien Brody (Captain Charles Boone) and Emily Hampshire (Rebecca Morgan) as well as executive producers Jason and Peter Filardi gather for a virtual panel moderated by Anthony Breznican (Vanity Fair) as they tease all the chilling details and behind-the-scenes scoop about EPIX’s upcoming series Chapelwaite. Based on the short story Jerusalem’s Lot by Stephen King, Chapelwaite follows Captain Boone (Brody), who in the 1850s relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea. However, Charles will soon have to confront the secrets of his family’s sordid history and fight to end the darkness that has plagued the Boones for generations.
How to Create Your Own Novel: From First Idea to Publishing | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | The Winner Twins, Brittany and Brianna, multiple award-winning and national bestselling science fiction and fantasy authors, will explain how to create your own novel step by step. They will be joined by Todd McCaffrey (New York Times bestselling author, Dragonriders of Pern). From developing a writing routine to successful co-writing to an in-depth look at different publishing paths, they explore what it means and what it takes to be an author professionally and to achieve success. They will share their war stories, their secrets, and paths to help you share your stories with the world.
Bobs Burgers | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | The cast and producers of the Emmy Award-winning animated FOX series Bob’s Burgers are back for another virtual ‘Con breaking news about the upcoming season, showing never-before-seen footage and answering questions from a few lucky fans who get to join the zoom to ask their burning questions directly to the panelists. Join creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard, executive producer Nora Smith, and the hilarious cast including H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and Larry Murphy for a panel you won’t want to miss!
Writing for TV: From First Draft to Getting Staffed | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Moderator Spiro Skentzos (Arrow) and genre showrunners Sean Crouch (The Exorcist), Jami O’Brien (NOS4A2), and Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt (Star Trek: Discovery), along with executive Jade-Addon Hall (director of current programming, Lionsgate) discuss navigating the TV spec terrain—including beginner’s mistakes, what they look for in a writer, and what it takes for you to write a killer spec that will stand above the crowd. https://linktr.ee/SDCC_Intro_to_TV_WRITING_2021
The Science of Star Wars | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Real-life science is everywhere in the galaxy far, far away. Astronomer Lisa Will, Ph.D., astrobiologist Angela Zoumplis, and geologist and paleontologist Jim Lehane, Ph.D. answer questions like, What do tauntauns eat? How would Death Star debris affect the worlds below? Why does the surface of Crait taste salty? Concept designer Jake Lunt Davies (Star Wars episodes 7-9, Rogue One, and Solo) shares the directions the creative team was given when designing creatures, aliens, and droids as well as some of his amazing artwork. Hear how science influences Star Wars and how the fantasy epic continues to inspire scientists. The panel is produced by Andrea Decker of The Fleet Science Center in San Diego and moderated by the hosts of the podcast Star Warsologies, Melissa Miller and James Floyd, both freelance writers for Star Wars Insider magazine.
Tor: The Pitfalls of Perfect Worlds | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is–or so the old saying goes. From alternate history to utopian hopepunk, science fiction and fantasy authors create nearly perfect worlds in the pages of their books. But while these writers may tell stories about seemingly idyllic places and societies, they also explore the problems that are interlocked with that. Join P. Djeli Clark (A Master of Djinn), Kerstin Hall (Star Eater), Catherynne M. Valente (Comfort Me With Apples), and Becky Chambers (A Psalm for the Wild-Built) as they discuss the dark side of perfection. Moderated by Tor.com publishing editor Ruoxi Chen.
Behind the Scenes with the Team of Image Comics’ Series Radiant Black | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Co-creator/writer Kyle Higgins, co-creator/artist Marcelo Costa, editor/designer Michael Busuttil, and artist Eduardo Ferigato join moderator Megan Camarena (host of Radiant Radio) for an exciting peek behind the scenes of the bestselling superhero series Radiant Black. Get the inside scoop on their creative process and the exciting plot twists and reveals ahead for the popular Image Comics series.
Irish Hijinks with Thomas Lennon and Ronan Boyle | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | New York Times bestselling author Thomas Lennon (writer, comedian, actor) celebrates the final installment of his kids' middle-grade book series, Ronan Boyle into the Strangeplace. Thomas will share hilarious hijinks and world-building behind these hilarious books and show sneak peeks from the forthcoming installment, with the series illustrator John Hendrix (The Faithful Spy) and director of the forthcoming Ronan Boyle film, Fergal Reilly (The Angry Birds Movie). Moderated by Maggie Lehrman (editorial director, Abrams Books).
The Mighty Crusaders: Archie Comics Super Heroes | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | In 1940 MLJ Comics, the company later rebranded as Archie Comics, published Pep Comics #1 and created the first patriotic superhero, The Shield. They would go on to create a pantheon of superheroes including fan favorites like the Comet, Hangman, the Fly, Lancelot Strong, and many more. These heroes have appeared in both Archie Comics and DC Comics. They have been reprinted in England, France, Germany, and Brazil. They have crossed over to radio, film, and the pulps. Presented here is the 80-year history of the greatest superheroes of the Archie Universe, Rik Offenberger (Archie Comics) moderates this panel featuring Paul Castiglia (Archie Comics), Jason Contini (Red Circle Investigations), and JC Vaughn (Gemstone Publishing).
Robotech: The New Beginning | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Where will Robotech be streaming online? Will there ever be a Robotech HD release? Find out here.
Science in Your Fiction: The League of Extraordinary Scientists & Engineers | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Writers, directors, sci-fi fans, and kids: get ready to learn about the real science in your fiction! Join us for a discussion of how comics and science fiction push scientists and engineers to rocket past what we know is possible at any given moment and into an otherwise unimaginable future! Panel guests include Ben Frable (marine biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), Dr. Sunny Fugate (technical director for cyber warfare, Naval Information Warfare Center), Dr. Alyssa Griffin (postdoctoral fellow, Bodega Marine Laboratory, U.C. Davis), Sara Huber (water resources control engineer), Chris Neuhahn (Emmy Award-winning animator, director, and writer), Dr. Lisa Zeigler (viral ecologist, J. Craig Venter Institute), and Angela Zoumplis (extremophile explorer, Scripps Institute of Oceanography). Come curious and leave inspired! Moderated by Karen Martin (The Princess Project).
The Soundtrack of Comic Book Characters and Superheroes | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | ASIFA-Hollywood presents renowned music producer, Robert Townson (Cinema Morricone - An Intimate Celebration), in a roundtable discussion with the new generation of film music giants on the art and craft of composing music for Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. Panelists include Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy), Christophe Beck (WandaVision), Christopher Lennertz (The Boys), and Brian Tyler (Avengers: Age of Ultron).Robert TownsonInstagram: @roberttownsonproductions • Website: www.roberttownson-productions.comTyler BatesInstagram: @tylerbatesofficial • Website: www.tylerbates.comChristophe BeckInstagram: @christophebeck • Website: www.christophebeck.comChristopher LennertzInstagram: @clennertzmusic • Website: www.christopherlennertz.comBrian TylerInstagram: @briantylermusic • Website: www.briantyler.comASIFA-HollywoodInstagram: @asifahollywood • Website: www.asifa-hollywood.org
How to Write Psychologically Rich Characters | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Have you ever wanted to become a writer? Learn from psychologists, amazing TV writers, and book authors about how to develop psychologically rich and memorable characters that can make your writing truly stand out. Panelists will include Tracy Deonn (Legendborn), Deric Hughes (Arrow, Flash), Alex Simmons (Batman; Superman), Jon McGoran (Spliced), Dennis Crosby (Death's Legacy), J. Dianne Dotson (The Questrison Saga), and Dr. Janina Scarlet (Dark Agents). Dr. Billy San Juan (California Screamin') moderates.
Flip it and Reverse it: YA Authors Reimagine Genre | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | From alien invasions to fairytale retellings, set in the cutthroat worlds of academia or online gaming, YA authors of color have remade, reclaimed, and reimagined genres to center their communities. Join Kalynn Bayron (This Poison Heart), Alexis Nedd (Don't Hate the Player), Lilliam Rivera (We Light Up the Sky), and Katie Zhao (How We Fall Apart) as they discuss creating stories and spaces for everyone to enjoy.
The Art of Stardust with Charles Vess and Neil Gaiman | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Forbidden Planet TV's Andrew Sumner (EVP Titan Entertainment) chats with legendary fantasy artist Charles Vess (illustrator, Stardust) to discuss his personal archive from the creation of Stardust and introduce his wonderfully personal Art of Stardust book, with a special introduction from Neil Gaiman (author, Stardust) himself.
Netflix Geeked: Army of Thieves | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Army of the Dead was only the beginning . . . Be among the first to get a sneak peek of Army of Thieves, the highly anticipated prequel to Zack Snyder's Netflix blockbuster. Producers Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, and Wesley Coller will be joined by director and star Matthias Schweighöfer plus star Nathalie Emmanuel to reveal the heist that started it all. In this action-packed prequel, Dieter, our favorite safecracker, gets drawn into the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious woman recruits him to join a crew of Interpol’s most wanted criminals, attempting to heist a sequence of legendary, impossible-to-crack safes across Europe.
Comics Journalism 2021: Representation Matters | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | How do we promote greater representation in comics journalism? Whether making sure that writers from marginalized groups are heard, engaging with work from diverse viewpoints, or confronting institutionalized biases, comics journalists and editors have more responsibility than ever to make sure that their sites and staffs reflect the diversity of the comics audience and creative community. Join Heidi Macdonald, editor in chief of Comicsbeat.com, in conversion with Wendy Browne, publisher of the Eisner Award winning Women Write About Comics (womenwriteaboutcomics.com) and writer/editor Tiffany Babb (The AV Club, Panel x Panel, Shelfdust).
The Legacy of Chucky | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | USA & SYFY present an exclusive featurette that celebrates the 30+ year legacy of the Child’s Play franchise and iconic character, Chucky, with never-before-seen interviews with franchise creator Don Mancini and fan favorites Brad Dourif (Chucky), Jennifer Tilly (Tiffany), Fiona Dourif (Nica), Alex Vincent (Andy Barclay), and Christine Elise (Kyle). Fans will also get a behind-the-scenes look and world premiere exclusive trailer of the highly anticipated Chucky series coming to USA & SYFY this fall, which will welcome Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Casper) and Lexa Doig (Arrow, Stargate: SG1) to the franchise as well as Zackary Arthur, Bjorgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, and Teo Briones. Get ready to play!
Dont Fear A Red Planet | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Dr. Lee Francis 4 (owner), Aaron Cuffee (chief creative officer), and Nizhoni Begay (Water Protectors) take some time to discuss the creation of Red Planet Books and Comics and why representation for Native American and Indigenous folks is important beyond the comics and into the brick and mortar locations. www.redplanetbooksncomics.com
Dexter: New Blood | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | America’s Favorite serial killer is back. Currently in production on 10 new episodes, Dexter: New Blood premieres on SHOWTIME on November 7. Join award-winning star Michael C Hall (Dexter, executive producer), Clyde Phillips (showrunner, executive producer), Scott Reynolds (executive producer), Marcos Siega (executive producer, director), and Dexter newcomer Julia Jones (Angela) for a virtual panel discussion moderated by entertainment journalist and Dexter super fan Kristin Dos Santos. Tune in for a never-before-seen sneak peek trailer for a look at what’s to come . . .
Cutting Edge Art Creation for Comics | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Award-winning comics creator Brian Haberlin (Spawn, Witchblade, Sonata) will guide you through a variety of new techniques to bring your comic ideas to life. The panel will focus on the new features in Photoshop 2021, analog/digital hybrid, and a program you’ve probably never tried.Brian HaberlinFacebook: /digitalarttutorials • Instagram: @Brianhaberlinofficial • Twitter: @BrianHaberlin • Digitalarttutorials.com • Haberlin.com
Black Nerd Problems | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Co-founders of Black Nerd Problems, William Evans and Omar Holmon discuss their upcoming essay collection of the same name (on-sale 9/14/21 from Gallery Books). Covering topics from diversity and representation in comics from authentic voices, to redefining “nerd” as a spectrum, and Black nerdom as a subculture, this conversation is moderated by Tony Norman (columnist at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).
Globalization of Comics: Authors and Industry Breaking International Barriers | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Internationally acclaimed authors Emil Ferris (My Favorite Thing is Monsters), David Carlson (The Hunting Accident), Ken Niimura, (I Kill Giants), and Asaf Hanuka (The Realist); along with educator Talia Hurwich (Worth A Thousand Words) and blogger Rob Salkowitz (Forbes) discuss the globalization of comics and what this means for fans, for creators, and the comic/entertainment industry in general.
Behind the Score of Lovecraft Country | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Renowned composer Laura Karpman (Marvel’s What If?) walks us through the musical themes, how they evolve, and showcases her work, co-scored with Raphael Saadiq, on the hit HBO series Lovecraft Country. The presentation is moderated and presented by Natalie Baartz, BMI’s VP creative, film, TV & visual media, and Chandler Poling of White Bear PR.
Where Do We Go From Here? | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | "Everyday life is a struggle. It’s full of brutal realities and sometimes even trauma, but there’s more to it than that. These panelists have used the power of their art to tell stories of truth and conflict. Join them as they talk about their books and their love for comics and what they hope to share with the world through their work.Moderator:Liz Frances (publisher of Street Noise Books)Panelists:Tracy Chahwan (author/artist of Beirut Bloody Beirut)Ezra Claytan Daniels (author/artist of Upgrade Soul)Joel Christian Gill (author/artist of Fights: One Boy's Triumph Over Violence)Jim Terry (author/artist of Come Home, Indio)
RWBY | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | The cast and crew of RWBY share fun announcements, a look at Volume 9, and more! Featuring lead voice actresses Lindsay Jones (voice of Ruby Rose), Kara Eberle (voice of Weiss Schnee), Arryn Zech (voice of Blake Belladonna), and Barbara Dunkelman (voice of Yang Xiao Long), lead writer/director Kerry Shawcross, and writers Eddy Rivas and Miles Luna.
Meet the Creators and Cast of Netflixs Norsemen | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Norsemen is Netflix's hilarious historical comedy series—think Vikings meets The Office. Participating in this Q&A are actors: Kåre Conradi (Orm), Trond Fausa (Rufus), Nils Jørgen Kaalstad (Arvid), Øystein Martinsen (Kark), Marian Ottesen (Hildur), and series producers/directors/writers Jonas Torgersen and Jon Iver Helgaker. Moderated by Henry Herz (www.henryherz.com).
Lets Make a Comic with RH Graphic! | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Ever wonder what creating a comic looks like?! Well here’s your chance! Join Sophie Escabasse (Witches of Brooklyn), Rich Moyer (Ham Helsing), Savanna Ganucheau (Turtle in Paradise), Jeffrey Brown (Once Upon A Space-Time), and John Gallagher (Max Meow) for the first-ever RH Graphic Art Jam—as they work together to create a comic, live! They’ll be kicking it off with a Haunted Mansion but where it ends—you’ll have to watch to find out!
Drawing Apart: New Coming-of-Age Comics | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Whether through fiction, autobiography, or something somewhere in between, comics have a unique ability to capture how childhood struggles can carry over into adult life. In their new and upcoming books, all written for adult audiences, illustrator and New Yorker cover artist R. Kikuo Johnson (Night Fisher, No One Else), veteran alternative cartoonist Glenn Head (Chartwell Manor), and English debut cartoonist Lizzy Stewart (It's Not What You Thought It Would Be) trace the often treacherous path to growing up. Moderated by NPR Books editor and pop culture writer Petra Mayer. Fantagraphics.com/sdcc21
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Cast Conversation and Sneak Peek | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | So far, in season six, DC’s Legends not only saved the world with a singing competition, stopped the Cuban Missile crisis with a football game, and fought off an alien Amelia Earhart, but also recovered Sara Lance who was abducted, cloned, and turned into a human-alien hybrid by evil genius, Bishop. With #Avalance officially engaged, it’s high time for the Legends to plan a wedding and mess up the timeline for the better. Join series stars Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, Olivia Swann, Adam Tsekhman, Shayan Sobhian, and Lisseth Chavez, with Nick Zano and Matt Ryan, along with executive producers Phil Klemmer and Keto Shimizu for an at-home conversation about how this season was created along with a sneak peek at what is to come for the rest of the season and beyond. From Berlanti Productions in association With Warner Bros. Television, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow airs new episodes Sundays at 8/7c only on The CW. Don't miss a new episode premiering 8/8/21. Become a fan of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow on Facebook at facebook.com/CWLegendsofTomorrow , and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCW_Legends and Instagram at @cw_legendsoftomorrow.
Telling True Tales | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Dig a little deeper into the epidemic of loneliness, the Tulsa Race Massacre and other significant but not well-known aspects of American History, and navigating the challenges of sex and relationships with creators Kristen Radtke (Seek You), Alverne Ball and Stacey Robinson (Across the Tracks), Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martínez (Wake), and Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan (Let's Talk About It), in conversation with moderator Maryelizabeth Yturralde (Creating Conversations).
Tidings from Middle-earth: LOTR on Prime and more | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | TheOneRing.net previews all the comings of Middle-earth from Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV series, new J.R.R. Tolkien books, and New Line Cinema anime film. From an ever-expanding legendarium with cast and story synopsis, our panel will analyze and update you on the latest news regarding Lord of the Rings on Prime. We'll share info on what to expect to see (and NOT see) from all the new Tolkien adaptations. Panelists include Cliff Broadway, Jim Wert, Josh Long, Justin Sewell, and Molly Ostertag.
The Adventure Zone and Bubble: Podcasts to Comics | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Travis McElroy, Griffin McElroy, and Carey Pietsch (The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom), and Jordan Morris, Sarah Morgan, and Tony Cliff (Bubble) discuss their upcoming graphic novel releases, and how adapting their trademark hilarious antics across mediums was no funny business. Moderated by the editor of both books, Alison Wilgus (Chronin), this panel brings together two of the biggest, smash-hit fantasy podcasts of our time!
Legacy of Aztec Culture: 500 Years After the Fall | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Five hundred years ago this year (1521-2021), the Aztec Empire fell to Spanish invaders. But “Aztec” culture still exists and has a huge impact on the world we live in. Our panelists are all creating Aztec-themed projects in comics, video games, animation, and other media: Sofia Alexander, animation creator/producer (Onyx Equinox); David Bowles, writer and linguist (Clockwork Curandera); Guillermo Vizcaino, video game writer/producer (Aztech: Forgotten Gods); Henry Barajas, comics creator (Helm Greycastle); and Paul Guinan, comics creator (Aztec Empire). We’ll talk about how indigenous history and culture influence their stories, and how our understanding of Mesoamerican cultures has evolved. Moderated by writer/editor/educator Anina Bennett (Boilerplate). Join us for a live stream discussion with Q&A after the panel! Details at https://linktr.ee/bigredhair
Dive into an Ocean of Science with Surfside Girls! | Comic-Con@Home 2021 Comic-Con International 2021-07-25 | Kids, families, and water-lovers of all ages: join Kim Dwinell (creator of Surfside Girls) and the CSULB Shark Lab’s Dr. Christopher Lowe for a light and lively walk on the beach and visit to the Shark Lab, as they discuss tide pools, awesome animals, wave physics, surfing tips, caring for the ocean, and much more—all explored within Kim’s new middle-grade graphic novel, The Science of Surfing: A Surfside Girls Guide to the Ocean! Whether you live on a mountain or a plain, in a big city or right on the beach . . . see how much fun it can be to discover the natural world all around you!
