We’ve made it to the final day of Wondercon 2017! The hours for today are 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, so plan accordingly to make the most out of the last day. Be sure to hit up all the vendors and artists you were eyeing all weekend before you leave – you might even catch some great deals! It’s also kids day and there is plenty of programming to keep everyone entertained. Check out our highlights below and see the full schedule here.
Beyond Marvel’s Black Widow with Margaret Stohl
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ Room 207
We’re huge fans of Margaret Stohl’s Black Widow series here at Nerdophiles and the opportunity to talk with Stohl and Mark Waid about all things Widow is one that shouldn’t be missed! Together, they’re hosting an interview and Q & A session for fans.
World Premiere of DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Room 300AB
Start your final day of Wondercon off with a shot of girl power and the world premiere of the next DC Super Hero Girls film ahead of its June 2017 release. After the screening, many of the voice actors – including Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Katana – the producer, Jennifer Coyle, the director, Cecilia Aranovich, and screenwriter/author Shea Fontana will host a panel for fans.
Crosstalk, Connie Willis
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Room 207
Another Nerdophiles favorite, we loved Crosstalk and caught up with Connie Willis last at NYCC to discuss the book with her. She’s a smart, hilarious woman who has some great opinions and advice on relationships with a sci-fi twist in this book. Don’t miss out on a chance to ask her questions or hear her speak, she’s an amazing voice in the industry.
Princess Leia: A Special Star Wars Fan Tribute
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ Room 300DE
Guaranteed to be an emotional affair, gather with other Star Wars fans to honor the late, great, amazing, and always outspoken Carrie Fisher. Wear your best General Organa outfit and listen as panelists share personal stories of how Carrie Fisher touched their lives. Hosted by Star Wars fan clubs: Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercs, R2 Builders, and the 501st Legion.
Chuck Wendig Audience Q&A
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM @ Room 207
We last talked to Chuck Wendig at SDCC, where we got to ask some of our burning Star Wars questions, but now it’s your turn! Chuck will answer audience questions for an hour – spanning from his Star Wars writing to his YA novels and more. What’s he doing next? We don’t know and we might head to this panel to find out!
Teen Titans Go! All-New Episode and Q&A
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM @ Room 300AB
Fans of Teen Titans Go! have the opportunity to see an all-new episode before anyone else at this panel. After the screening, producers Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath, and Peter Michail will join voice actor Greg Cipes to answer burning Teen Titans questions.
Lucifer Special Video Presentation and Q&A
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM @ Arena
This panel promises a sneak peek at the second half of the second season of Lucifer for fans who just can’t wait to see what happens next before the show returns in May! Even better, series stars Tom Ellis, Lauren German, DB Woodside, and executive producers Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich will all be in attendance to answer audience questions.
Causeplay: Fans Helping their Community
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Avalon Room
Have you mastered cosplaying at conventions? Level-up your costuming by taking it out into your community! This expert group of panelists promises to share their own experiences, how to get involved with group costuming efforts, and how to get involved in events like fundraisers and pediatric visits. Anyone who moonlights as a superhero on the weekend won’t want to miss this one.
Cover Story
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Room 207
With the rise of variant covers and the ability to literally judge a comic book by its cover, join a panel of acclaimed cover creators to discuss how cover designs are becoming increasingly important to books. This is one of those hidden gems that shouldn’t be missed if you’re interested in comic books!
Justice League Action All-New Episode and Q&A
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Room 300AB
There are no panelists or guests listed in the description, but there is the promise of an all-new episode of Justice League Action for attendees. You’ll just have to head to the panel to find out what guests will be in attendance. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
Gotham Special Video Presentation and Q&A
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM @ Arena
We’ll be sitting down with the cast and crew at Wondercon (so send us your questions!), but before we reveal what we find out in the press room, join the cast and crew for a special video presentation ahead of the return of season 3! There’s a Q&A session after the video and it’s a chance for fans to ask all their burning questions.
Spotlight on Chip Zdarsky
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Room 207
Join Mark Waid as he tortures moderates Chip Zdarsky’s spotlight panel. Fans of Sex Criminals, Howard the Duck, Jughead, and Applebees might still be disappointed, but at least it’s something to fill the afternoon, right?
Film Threat’s Mega-Movie War 2017
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM @ Room 300DE
2017 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for movies, between the start of franchises and the continuation of fan favorites, join an expert panel of movie geeks as they debate the winners and losers to come. Plus, a special edition of DVDuesday on the 5th anniversary of Attack of the Show! going off the air.
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog: An Interactive Whedon Musical
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM @ Room 300AB
If you’ve never seen Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog (or if you have seen it), there’s no better time to experience the musical than with an audience full of Whedon fans. Audience participation is encouraged and it’s bound to be a great time!
Jack Kirby Tribute
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ Room 211
Jack Kirby would have been 100 years old this year. Celebrate his legacy as one of the greats with former Kirby assistants, Scott Dunbier from IDW Publishing, Rand Hoppe from the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center, and Paul S. Levine, attorney for the Rosalind Kirby Trust.
The Science of Star Wars
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM @ Room 208
Interested to discuss the science behind Star Wars? Join a wide range of panelists, from a variety of backgrounds, as they tackle decisions like which droid NASA would take into space or when we’ll get a real lightsaber? Bring your burning questions!
Writer versus Fandom: TV Writer’s Rooms and Fan Interaction
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Room 209
Explore the often complicated relationship between TV writers and fans with this panel that invites Ray Utarnachitt (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Person of Interest), Tennessee Martin (Lucifer, Training Day), Diya Mishra (The Tick, Powerless), and Taylor Brogan (The Shannara Chronicles, Into the Badlands) to share their thoughts.
Wondercon Anaheim Talk Back
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Room 211
As is tradition with Comic Con International, one of the last panels of the convention is the talk back panel – where fans can have their voices heard directly by those who run the con. It’s a time to praise people and make suggestions for the years to come, as well as hear what’s in store from CCI.
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