Dive into the world of sci-fi, horror, and thriller television with some of Hollywood’s top artists. Acclaimed creative talent will give you insight on how they create your favorite projects, from composing themes for terrifying creatures, to designing villains and building the sets for a futuristic universe. No need to be afraid here. Featuring creatives from Game of Thrones, Riverdale, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, Devil May Cry 5, Deadly Class, What We Do in the Shadows, The Handmaid’s Tale, Strange Angel, and The Man in the High Castle. Part 1 of 3 from Impact24’s “Behind-the-Camera Superblock” panel series. Panelists include Paula Fairfield (Game of Thrones), Nathan Matthew David (Deadly Class), Sherri Chung (Riverdale), Jeff Rona (Devil May Cry 5), Brendan Taylor of Mavericks VFX (The Handmaid’s Tale, What We Do in the Shadows), and Lawson Deming of Barnstorm VFX (The Man in the High Castle, Strange Angel). Moderated by actor Benjamin Wadsworth (Deadly Class) and content creator Chris Villain.
UPDATED: Tue, Mar 19, 10:26AM
Saturday March 30, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300B
From the classic Universal Monsters to Kaiju to more modern horror icons, characters with long histories have been touched by many hands and been seen through many different lenses. David Precht (writer, Tethered), Scott "Fuzzy" Joseph (creator, Warren Hope) Nicolas Doan (writer, Monster Elementary), Cecil Castellucci (Star Wars Moving Targets, The Plain Janes) and Russell Nohelty (Wannabe Press) will discuss how monsters and the stories about them have evolved in popular media. Moderated by Michael Tanner (writer, Junior Braves of the Apocalypse).
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 22, 09:17AM
Saturday March 30, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 211
When The Twilight Zone debuted in 1959, it became a worldwide phenomenon through its used socially conscious storytelling to explore the human condition and culture of the times. The godfather of sci-fi television, the show explored humanity's hopes, despairs, prides, and prejudices in metaphoric ways conventional dramas could not. The upcoming reimagining of The Twilight Zone from executive producers Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg is coming to CBS All Access April 1. Hear from series producers and creative minds behind the series for an exclusive sneak peek and discussion on reintroducing The Twilight Zone to a modern audience.
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 11:59AM
Saturday March 30, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
North 200A
Rebekah McKendry, PhD, (professor at University of Southern California, horror genre expert, Blumhouse Production's Shock Waves podcast, Fangoria Entertainment), James Sabata (author, Fat Camp, screenwriter, Two Urinals from Death), Jared Rivet (screenwriter, Jackals; staff writer for Nickelodeon's upcoming revival of Are You Afraid of the Dark?), and Vincent V. Cava (author, screenwriter, producer/writer of Creepypasta: The Motion Picture) explore the directions horror will take over the course of the next decade, from the point of view of authors and filmmakers. Looking at everything from characters, tropes, and plots to CGI capabilities, filming with drones, and the rise of the next great director, this panel will showcase everything you want to know about the next ten years of horror and beyond.
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 11:59AM
Saturday March 30, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
North 200A
Annie Wilkes, sledgehammer, your ankles. Is this your writing fear or your pinnacle of excellence? Or do you fear your writing will never hit a pinnacle of excellence? Don't fear your fears because these panelists will help you channel them into writing, especially horror. Nelson Soler (Co EP, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists), Lia Martin (Netflix's Family Reunion, "Mediocre Mom"), Kristine Huntley (Freakish, Mind Games), Kayreth Williams (Humanitas New Voices Winner), Suzanne Park (Untitled Novel, Spring '20 release), and Teresa Huang (SEAL Team, Superstition). Moderator: Ken Choy (Essential Quintessential Harry Potter Collector).
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 11:59AM
Saturday March 30, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 213AB
Forty years ago, Chestbursters and Xenomorphs terrified audiences around the world for the first time. To celebrate the anniversary of ground-breaking sci-fi horror film Alien, 20th Century Fox Film provided an opportunity for six emerging shorts creators to produce thrilling new tales set in the same world. Two of these shorts, Ore and Specimen, will premiere exclusively for WonderCon fans. Written and directed by women, these shorts pay homage to another significant moment in film history, when Alien introduced the original kick-ass female heroine, Ellen Ripley. Moderated by Tara Bennett (Syfy Wire) with the filmmakers, The Spear Sisters and Kelsey Taylor, will follow.
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 28, 03:57PM
Saturday March 30, 2019 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
North 200B