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.
Friday March 29, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 211
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.
Friday March 29, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
Webcomics Advocates co-founder Brendan Creecy (Brax the Alien Rocker) and webcomic creators Patrick Scullin (Super Siblings), Eddie DeAngelini (Collectors), Ambrose Quintanilla (Gopher-It Comics), Madeleine Holly-Rising (Boston Metaphysical Society), and moderator Kristen Parraz (Comadres y Comics podcast) will celebrate and discuss the exciting world of webcomics! They will also give any webcomic creators in the audience 30 seconds to promote their comic to the crowd. All creators and fans are welcome!
Friday March 29, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 211
With more and more of our favorite content coming to us in so many new and exciting ways, it's hard to keep up with all the latest services for movies, TV, comics, podcasts, and all other types of streaming media. Industry insiders, and the people responsible for the changing landscape of how we consume our content, Dinesh Shamdasani (partner, Hivemind; The Witcher, The Expanse), Erick Opeka (president, Cinedigm/CONtv), Brett-Patrick Jenkins (executive producer, Propagate; Lore, Face Off), Jordan Plosky (founder, ComicBlitz), and moderator Kevin Winston (founder, Digital LA) will present an in-depth look at the present and future of receiving content. Don't miss the sneak peeks and surprises from this panel!
Friday March 29, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 213AB
The co-hosts of the hit Inglorious Treksperts Star Trek podcast, Mark A. Altman (author, The Fifty-Year Mission) and Daren Dochterman (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, director's edition) celebrate perennial underdog, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier's 30th anniversary with special panelist Trek V screenwriter David Loughery (Dreamscape, Lakeview Terrace) and Treksperts Ashley E. Miller (Black Sails, Thor, X-Men: First Class) and Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise) as they ask the eternal question: What Does God Need with a Starship? Don't miss the ultimate celebration of the Star Trek franchise's most misunderstood film.
Saturday March 30, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 300B
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.
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 02:37PM
Saturday March 30, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 209
Meet the Cobra Kai dojo's senseis and students from the hit YouTube Original series Cobra Kai, premiering its second season this spring on YouTube Premium. William Zabka (The Karate Kid), Martin Kove (The Karate Kid), Xolo Maridueña (Parenthood), and Jacob Bertrand (Ready Player One) will be joined by the series creators/executive producers Josh Heald (Hot Tub Time Machine), Jon Hurwitz (Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle), and Hayden Schlossberg (Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle) for a Q&A panel and to share a Season 2 sneak peek.
Saturday March 30, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
North 200A
Hang out with Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News, Bizarre States), Hector Navarro (Nerdist News, Animation Investigation), Rachel Heine (Nerdist and Geek & Sundry editor-in-chief), Kyle Hill (Because Science, The Science of Mortal Kombat), Aliza Pearl (Nerdist writer, Callisto*6), and Brian Compton (Nerdist producer) to get hilarious hot takes on the biggest moments in geek culture and plenty of behind-the-scenes antics.
Saturday March 30, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300B
Moderated by Trisha Hershberger (host, Newegg, Geek & Sundry, Kingston, Nerdist), this discussion with Gigi Edgley (Farscape, Hashtag), Jackie Dallas (Stranger Things, Criminal Minds), Michele Specht (Star Trek Continues, Fallout: Nuka Break), and Taryn O'Neill (Live, Scirens) will focus on how women are leading and succeeding in science fiction in TV and movies, with conversation about gender equality, female empowerment, the #metoo movement and advice to women aspiring to enter the industry with attendee Q&A.
Saturday March 30, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 209
AR, VR, and mixed reality encompass the ever-evolving world of immersive entertainment. 2019 will see some exciting innovation, especially for consumers! This panel of immersive all-stars will spotlight what is coming for this year and the future. Panelists will include Joanna Popper (global head of virtual reality for location based entertainment, HP), Christina Heller (CEO, Metastage), Lori H. Schwartz (governor of interactive, Academy of Television Arts and Scientists), Christopher Morales (VRLeoUSA), as well as representatives from Framestore (Avengers, Harry Potter) and Magnopus (Magic Leap, Oculus). Moderated by Mark Murphy, producer of FutureTechLive!
Saturday March 30, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 300D
The cast and crew of the super popular, award-winning web series Super Power Beat Down are back. This panel will feature a Q&A where you can debate with the crew, learn how to grow your own YouTube channel, receive filmmaking tips, and hear about their newest projects. Stay for the premiere of some new secret video content!
Saturday March 30, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300B
This panel features Dr. Kaylie Allen (multifandom writer), A. Jordan Lambert (multifandom blogger), and Phoenix Mendoza (multifandom artist and writer) describing the transformative healing power of diversity and representation in fan works (moderator: Jen Stout).
Sunday March 31, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 213CD
Marc Zicree's new cutting-edge space-going series is set in a hopeful vision of the future. The cast is a who's who of TV and film genre stars, including: Doug Jones (Star Trek Discovery, The Shape of Water), Mike Harney (Orange Is the New Black), Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5), Bill Mumy (Lost in Space), James Hong (Blade Runner), Mira Furlan (Lost), and John Hennigan (Glow), with designs by Iain McCaig (Star Wars), VFX by Mitch Suskin (Lost, Star Trek), and music by David Raiklen (Star Trek). Members of the cast and crew will show new footage and answer questions from fans.
Sunday March 31, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 207
Enjoy this intimate (and hilarious) panel with the people behind the new hit sci-fi comedy show Voyage to the Stars. Hear from Felicia Day, Colton Dunn, Janet Varney, Steve Berg, series creator Ryan Copple, and guest star Amir Talai as they divulge what's in store for our intrepid crew. Panel attendees will be the first to know about a few tricks up this band of misfits' sleeves! Moderated by Chris Denson, this is one adventure you won't want to miss!
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 25, 04:22PM
Sunday March 31, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 300D
