Have what it takes to create an amazing Star Wars costume? Want to know more about joining the 501st Legion and/or Rebel Legion? "Trust in the Force"...and a little assistance from members from the 501st Legion (The Bad Guys) and the Rebel Legion (The Good Guys) who are here to help. Learn about basic costuming standards, what's involved, how to join, and more!
Friday April 18, 2014 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 203
"Graphic Medicine" is a term coined in 2009 by UK physician and artist Ian Williams to refer to the intersection between the medium of comics and the discourse on health care. Since then, a diverse group of scholars, comic artists, patients, and health-care providers have been engaged in dialogue about how comics might further our understanding of the health-care system and those who interact with it. Dr. Michael Green (Penn State Hershey College and Medicine) and M. K. Czerwiec (Northwestern Feinberg Medical School), two of the pioneers of the field and the organizers of five international conferences on graphic medicine, will describe and share some of the rich body of work that now exists at the intersection of comics and medicine, exploring the rationale for the use of comics in medicine, ways comics have been integrated into medical education, and how that intersection might benefit health-care providers and patients alike.
Friday April 18, 2014 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 210BCD
This panel goes into what it takes to perfect your cosplay by having great makeup to go with it. It will cover beauty makeup, appliance application, special FX makeup, sculpting, molding, and casting. Dawnielle Banks (makeupbysiryn.com), Chrissy Lynn (nerdy-girlz.com), and Aubriana Zurilgen (Star Trek: Renegades), who have honed their craft in the makeup, film, and cosplay photography worlds, will help answer your questions about having your makeup match your costuming and cosplay. Turn your great cosplay into an amazing one with awesome makeup!
Friday April 18, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 210A
The Disney/ABC Talent Development programs have launched the careers of many writers and directors, many of whom have worked on some of your favorite shows, such as ABC's Castle, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Once Upon a Time. What makes these individuals perfect for the program and right for the room or the production set? Disney/ABC's Creative Talent Development team and current program participants and alumni offer an engaging conversation about standing out, fitting in, and putting your best pitch forward. Moderated by Ken Choy (Wide Lantern).
Friday April 18, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 207
ComiXology spills the beans on everything you've ever wanted to know about digital comics and publishing, from steps on how to publish your own comic book through comiXology Submit to how to begin your own successful start-up just like comiXology. Chip Mosher (comiXology VP marketing and communications) and beaming in from the East Coast, David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder and CEO), answer all your burning curiosities in a no-holds-barred Q&A of epic proportions.
Friday April 18, 2014 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 208
The influence of comics extends far beyond their paper. Victoria Minnich explores the value of comics as a research and education tool to visualize and personalize the operations of the southern California spiny lobster fishery, providing a case study of the possibilities for new media to generate collective meaning for a diverse and broad suite of audiences. Jeremy Johnson (University of Minnesota) explores the possibilities and limitations of graphic novels for the visually impaired and discusses the journey to create an "accessible" graphic narrative. In the process, he highlights the benefits of collaboration in the creation of narrative visualizations while raising an awareness of the accessibility of graphic novels. Renee Krusemark (Creighton University) builds on theories that reading graphic narratives involves both leadership and critical thinking, and uses The Walking Dead as a case study to explore how readers perceive leadership in comics and to discuss the potential of using comic books in the college classroom to address student critical thinking and leadership perceptions.
Friday April 18, 2014 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 210BCD
60 years ago this month, comics were put on trial in a nationally televised Senate subcommittee hearing that had shattering repercussions for this great American art form. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund presents the shocking history of moral panic that led to this historic hearing and the birth of the Comics Code Authority, which regulated the medium's content for more than 50 years. CBLDF executive director Charles Brownstein tells the tale at this CBLDF presentation.
Friday April 18, 2014 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 208
Whether using graphic novels or comics to explain cultural differences, history, or art, there are many educational factors that sequential art can teach, in classes from the high school to the college level. Christina Angel (Metropolitan State University of Denver), Robert Weiner (Texas Tech University), Hannah Means-Shannon (Georgian Court University), Carrye Kay Syma (Texas Tech University), and James Bucky Carter (Washington State University)-the editors and authors of Graphic Novels and Comics in the Classroom: Essays on the Educational Power of Sequential Art-offer a lively discussion of the value of sequential art in and for education. This roundtable will focus on both the methodological and pedagogical approaches from the book, discussing the process involved in putting together the volume. The book's contributors will give their unique perspectives on the educational potential of using comics in the classroom.
Friday April 18, 2014 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 210BCD
Join Barbara Randall Kesel (DC, Dark Horse, CrossGen), Shannon Eric Denton (Lion Forge, Actionopolis), and surprise guest editors for agreement and debate as they cover some of the many answers to that question!
Friday April 18, 2014 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 210A
Every project has a starting point, but not considering all of the important business issues from the start can cause you more damage than being caught in a flood with your ark half built. Luckily, the popular Comic Book Law School will help by supplying the ABCs of legal protections for creators, and maybe help you discover how to make protecting yourself an everyday part of the creative process. Noted IP attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book, sets down a solid foundation on intellectual property in this informative seminar. Starting with the basics on the ownership and protection of ideas, an understanding of copyright and trademark rights, including for works of authorship, characters, and names, this seminar will help guide you from conception through publication and beyond. Attendees are invited to participate in an interactive discussion about basic rights provided under U.S. copyright and trademark laws, as well as the registration process for each (and time permitting, how recent court decisions and changes in the law could affect those rights). Along the way, there will be plenty to learn about the protections, and pitfalls, of the U.S. trademark and copyright systems. Please note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and practice tips to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. However, the seminar is presented for information and entertainment purposes only, and the information presented and opinions expressed at the seminars do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such . [This program is approved for 1 credit of California MCLE.]
Friday April 18, 2014 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 210BCD
Come pick the brains of some local R2 builders to learn what it takes to build your own R2. Panelists Chris Romines,Mike McMaster,Mike Senna, and William Miyamoto will give you a look into the world of building a fully functional Star Wars R2 astromech. The panel is hosted by fellow builder Victor Franco.
Friday April 18, 2014 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 207
Got a new comic, a new web series, a new novel, a new TV show, or a movie? That's great, but pretty meaningless if you and your friends are the only ones who know about it. How do you get the word out? Facebook and a webpage, sure. That's what everyone's doing. What can you do to cut through the clutter and get your stuff actually seen, actually talked about, actually out there so people can see it, read it, watch it, buy it? Craig Miller (Star Wars, Curious George) leads a panel of people who have been getting projects seen dating back to Star Wars, including Amy Ratcliffe (Nerdist, StarWars.com), Joe LeFavi (Quixotic Transmedia), and others, to give you their thoughts and advice on how you can do it for your project.
Friday April 18, 2014 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 210BCD
WonderCon Anaheim will once again host the Comic Creator Connection, an event that puts writers and artists together to see whether they can find their creative counterparts. Here's how it works: in two 2-hour sessions - on Friday, April 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and Saturday, April 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM - writers and artists can sit down and meet each other in a neutral environment. (Please note: This isn't an ordinary WonderCon Anahiem program. Preliminary sign-ups for the CCC took place online before WonderCon Anaheim. Since we are registering creators in advance they will get priority seating. Any seats that are still open once the event starts will be given on a first come first serve basis. To check and see if space is still available, visit Room 206B on the second level between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.) Complete details are available on the Comic Creator Connection page on our website.
Friday April 18, 2014 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 206B
DC Entertainment co-publisher Jim Lee (Superman Unchained, Justice League, Batman) talks about his 25+ years in the comics industry and sketches your favorite characters live on the big screen in this engaging panel. This is a great opportunity to watch the creative process firsthand and learn the tips of the trade that bring DC Entertainment's characters to life.
Friday April 18, 2014 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 300DE
In part one of the "Breaking In" series, panelists address the question every aspiring writer wants answered: "How do I break into the business?" If you are an unpublished writer with dreams of making it in the Transmedia marketplace and you don't know how or where to begin, this is the panel for you. Hollywood screenwriters and graphic novel producers Brandon M. Easton (ThunderCats (2011), Transformers: Rescue Bots), Geoffrey Thorne (TNT's Leverage, Ben 10), Jonathan Callan (Ben 10, Generator Rex), screenwriter Tony Puryear (the Schwarzenegger film Eraser), and actress/writer Erika Alexander (Maxine Shaw from Living Single, Concrete Park graphic novel from Dark Horse) share insider information, publishing secrets, and professional realities on how to develop your ideas into a viable comics proposal. Topics include how to hire artists and build a strong contract, how to seek out a publisher, and how to navigate the tough new world of intellectual property management in the digital frontier.
Friday April 18, 2014 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 208
If you publish your own comics, you might wonder, "How can I turn this into something awesome, like beer?" Join the editors of indie comics publication The Devastator, Geoffrey Golden and Amanda Meadows, for practical tips on earning money with your art. They'll discuss which conventions are the best values for indie creators, selling your stuff to local shops, pricing with profit in mind, and more!
Friday April 18, 2014 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 210A
Golden Globe nominated actor, teacher, and director Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica Classic and Re-imagined, Cowboys and Engines, After the Harvest) shares the latest insights, techniques, and cutting-edge business strategies on becoming a dynamic, successful performer in today's entertainment industry.
Friday April 18, 2014 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 210BCD
Part 2 of the "Breaking In" panel from 5:30. With the comics and entertainment industries' landscapes changing so rapidly, The Antidote Trust, America's #1 indie collective, returns with more insights on you and your creative output. These indie professional will share input and experiences on everything from creating to distributing your productions. You're invited to share your insights too.
Friday April 18, 2014 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 208
UPDATED: Mon, Apr 14, 09:43AM Learn what it takes to create an hour of scripted television from the professionals. From writing to directing to editing to providing the finishing musical touches, producer/director Tom Grey (Cocktails with Stan), composer Tim Jones (Chuck), writer Kam Miller (Law & Order: SVU), writer Keto Shimizu (Arrow), and First Assistant Director David Trotti (Burn Notice) pull back the curtain to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the shows you love.
Friday April 18, 2014 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 210A
What are the elements of successful franchises? Where do transmedia properties come from? How can you create a story world that spans multiple platforms? New York Film Academy professors Nunzio DeFilippis (New X-Men, director of curriculum development- screenwriting department), Adam Finer (chair of industry outreach and professional development, chair of media studies), and Adam Moore (Dirt 3, associate chair-screenwriting department), analyze the core elements of a variety of preexisting properties and will take attendee ideas and examine their transmedia franchise potential.
Friday April 18, 2014 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 210BCD
In this slightly insane mash-up, The Winner Twins, multiple award-winning and national bestselling sci-fi authors, scriptwriters, and producers, moderate a panel filled with celebrities, producers, agents, and directors who have already made it in Hollywood. They will share the stories of their success and describe how to break into Hollywood today. Each will bring their experience and real-world knowledge. Panelists include Rampage Jackson (legendary MMA Fighter, The A Team), John Morrison (world-renowned wrestler, actor, screenwriter, producer), Chavo Guerrero, Jr. (world-renowned wrestler, actor, personality), Richard Hatch (legendary actor, Captain Apollo, Tom Zarek of Battlestar Galactica), Rob Prior (artist, director, creator of the TV show Red Brick Road with Warner Brothers), and Cal Boyington (former head of alternative television at Paradigm Talent Agency, former talent & packaging agent at ICM, known for Workaholics, Whale Wars among many others). An announcement will be made at the end of the panel involving a top secret Hollywood project.
Friday April 18, 2014 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 300DE
