Con season continues to go strong this month as we ease into WonderCon weekend in Anaheim. Although it’s a shorter weekend than it’s sister convention San Diego Comic-Con, this is the convention to go to for a sneak peek at the upcoming media before the summer kicks off. From television shows to Netflix Originals to comics and board games to blockbuster movies, this weekend has it all! Get your tickets ready and put on your walking shoes, it’s WonderCon Weekend!
FridayC
Comixology Originals: What’s Next
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Room 211
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Room 211
The biggest news in comics is comiXology’s exclusive digital content program: comiXology Originals. Now you can join comiXology’s head of content Chip Mosher, writer Jim Zub and artist Max Dunbar to get the scoop on an all-new, recently announced, comiXology Originals series, Stone Star (available now!) direct from the creators making it! They’ll wow the crowd with stories on the process of bringing creator-owned comics to life and what it’s like pushing the envelope with digital comics and beyond. Moderated by comiXology’s Kiersten Wing.
Legion M: How the Power of Fandom Is Changing Hollywood
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM @ North 200A
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM @ North 200A
Legion M believes that a community of united fans can revolutionize Hollywood, so, they’ve built their entertainment company from the ground up to be owned entirely by fans! You may have heard about their films Colossal (Anne Hathaway), Mandy (Nicolas Cage), and Kevin Smith’s upcoming Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, their TV projects like Evermor and Malice, or their events like Stan Lee’s tribute at the TCL Chinese Theatre and their Sundance Lounge. Legion M co-founders Jeff Annison and Paul Scanlan and some special panelists will discuss how data driven technology of Silicon Valley gives Legion M an edge in Hollywood by harnessing the power of their investors’ insight into the entertainment they love, plus upcoming projects, and how you can own a piece of Hollywood!
Twentieth Century Fox: Dark Phoenix
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM @ Arena
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM @ Arena
This panel will feature a special footage presentation and Q&A with members of the cast and filmmakers.
LGBT and Minority Hosts: How to Break Through
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Room 213CD
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Room 213CD
Representation matters, as reflected from the countless positive reactions from those who see themselves depicted on screen. From Buzzfeed and Nerdist to Hyper RPG, hosts grow in number from LGBTQIA and minority backgrounds across various outlets. They bring fresh perspectives and open our minds to new point of views. Aspiring hosts can divulge in the wisdom of those who have worked smart and hard to carve out a career in hosting. Jessica Tseang (comic book historian, AMC’s Secret History of Comics), Chris Lam (Buzzfeed personality, writer/host for GammaRay TV), Dani Fernandez (host for Nerdist, writer for Comedy Central), Markeia McCarty (host of DC Daily on DC Universe, Fangirling at Nerdist), Malik Forté (esports host, Crewham founder), and Arisce Wanzer(supermodel, host for LA Pride/Grindr’s What the Flip) will give their success stories and tips to breaking into the industry. A Q&A will follow.
Tolkien
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM @ Arena
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM @ Arena
Actor Nicholas Hoult, director Dome Karukoski, and additional cast including Anthony Boyle, Patrick Gibson, and Tom Glynne-Carney will present a sneak peek of Tolkien, the first film to take an in-depth look at the early life of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the legendary novel The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings series. Like his books, it’s a story about courage, adventure, love, and the deep unbreakable bond of lifelong friendship. Panel moderated by Cliff Broadway.
FX’s Legion Screening and Q&A
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ North 200A
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ North 200A
Legion, based on the Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz, tells the story of David Haller, a man who believed himself schizophrenic only to discover that he may actually be the most powerful mutant the world has ever seen. The executive producers Noah Hawley, John Cameron, Lauren Shuler Donner, and Jeph Loeb, along with cast members Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Navid Negahban, Jeremie Harris, Amber Midthunder, and Lauren Tsai will host a conversation about what fans can look forward to in the upcoming third season, premiering on FX later this year.
Become a Board Game Designer
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ Room 208
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ Room 208
Learn from board game industry professionals Elisa Teague (Geek Out), Kami Mandell (Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle), Pat Marino (Court of the Dead: Mourners Call), and Jon Cohn (Munchkin: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), as they share how to become a board game designer. From how to pitch to publishers, how to build prototypes, and general best practices. They will share tips and stories from the industry! Moderator: Ross Thompson.
Saturday
DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ Arena
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ Arena
Executive producer Noelle Stevenson, Aimee Carrero (Adora/She-Ra), AJ Michalka (Catra), Karen Fukuhara (Glimmer), Marcus Scribner (Bow), Lauren Ash (Scorpia), and Merit Leighton (Frosta) give attendees a sneak peek of Season 2 of the critically acclaimed Netflix original series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Everyone’s invited . . . even Kyle!
A Look Inside The Dragon Prince
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ North 200A
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ North 200A
The team behind Netflix Original animated series The Dragon Prince is bringing you an inside look into the magic of the show. Panelists include creators Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond, along with the voice actors of your favorite family of villains: Jason Simpson (Lord Viren), Racquel Belmonte (Claudia), and Jesse Inocalla (Soren). With Seasons 1 and 2 behind them, you’ll get to hear about how they got to where they are now and what’s on the horizon for the future of The Dragon Prince.
Everyone’s a Critic: Being a Journalist in an Online Age
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Room 209
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Room 209
Mary Anne Butler (news editor, Bleeding Cool; EiC, Aggressive Comix), Dana Han-Klein (Mohawk Movie Review), Alexandra August (CBR, ScreenRant), and Thomas Parham (APU) discuss the expansion of journalism over the past decade, from the rise of citizen journalism to blogging to vloggers, podcasters, and online-only news sources. The session will be an interactive conversation with the audience about the role new media plays between their readers and the industries and communities they serve, varying levels of informality versus classic ideas of professionalism, show-specific outlets versus general news sites, moving from hobbyist to being a professional, legal challenges, and more.
AMC’s NOS4A2
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM @ Arena
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM @ Arena
Come see an exclusive screening of AMC’s highly-anticipated new supernatural horror series, NOS4A2. Based on the 2013 novel by Joe Hill, NOS4A2, introduces Vic McQueen, a gifted young woman who discovers she has a supernatural ability to find lost things. This ability puts her on a collision course with the evil and immortal Charlie Manx. Manx is a supernatural villain who feeds off the souls of children then deposits what remains of them into Christmasland-a twisted place of Manx’s imagination where every day is Christmas Day and unhappiness is against the law. Vic strives to defeat Manx and rescue his victims, without losing her mind or falling victim to him herself. This panel features author Joe Hill,showrunner Jami O’Brien, and cast including Zachary Quinto, Ashleigh Cummings, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Jahkara Smith.
Geek & Sundry: Relics and Rarities
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Room 300B
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Room 300B
Dungeon master Deborah Ann Woll (Marvel’s Daredevil, True Blood), Tommy Walker (Marvel’s Daredevil), Julia Dennis (Stream of Many Eyes), Xander Jeanneret (Sagas of Sundry: Madness), Jake Michaels (series director), T.J. Rotell(head of production), and Denise Pantoja (show producer) will talk about how they brought the newest, biggest RPG to life.
Warner Bros./New Line Presentation
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Arena
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Arena
While the description for this presentation is currently empty, you can bet that Warner Bros and New Line will be bringing in some surprises for their hour-long panel in the large auditorium. An incredibly likely candidate is Shazam!, so keep your afternoon open!
Deadly Class
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ North 200B
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ North 200B
Executive produced by the Russo Brothers (Avengers: Endgame) and based on the hit graphic novel by Rick Remender and Wes Craig, SYFY’s breakout new series, Deadly Class, follows the story of Marcus, a teen living on the streets who is recruited into King’s Dominion, an elite private academy where the world’s top crime families send their next generations. Cast members Benjamin Wadsworth (Marcus), María Gabriela de Faría (Maria), Luke Tennie (Willie), Liam James (Billy), Taylor Hickson (Petra), and executive producer/co-showrunner Miles Orion Feldsott will go in-depth on the critically acclaimed first season. The panel will be moderated by Deadline’s Dominic Patten.
Sunday
AMC and BBCA’s A Discovery of Witches
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM @ Room 300D
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM @ Room 300D
Come for a screening of the first episode of the hit-series A Discovery of Witches. Produced by Bad Wolf and adapted from Deborah Harkness’s critically-acclaimed and bestselling book of the same name, A Discovery of Witches is a modern-day love story, set in a world where witches, vampires, and daemons secretly live and work alongside humans, hidden in plain sight. The Sky original production stars Emmy®-nominated Matthew Goode (The Crown) and Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge) along with Alex Kingston (Doctor Who), Valarie Pettiford (Being Mary Jane), and Owen Teale (Game of Thrones).
AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM @ Arena
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM @ Arena
Fear the Walking Dead cast members Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo, Danay Garcia, Maggie Grace, Garret Dillahunt, Jenna Elfman,join showrunners and executive producers Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg,chief content officer Scott M. Gimple, and others to preview the series’ upcoming fifth season, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes and exclusive new footage. Fear the Walking Dead returns this summer on AMC.
Archer: 1999 Advanced Screening and Q&A
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ North 200A
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ North 200A
Archer is FXX’s Emmy® Award-winning, animated comedy that, in its upcoming 10th season, centers around the spaceship M/V Seamus as Archer, Lana, and the rest of the crew explore deep space and try to outsmart space princes, intergalactic pirates, and vicious bounty hunters. Come see a not-to-be-missed exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming season and the voice cast of H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Jessica Walter, Judy Greer, Chris Parnell, Amber Nash,and Lucky Yates, plus executive producers Matt Thompson and Casey Willis as they discuss bringing this animated series from script to screen.
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