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Friday, July 22
 

10:00am PDT

Comic-Con Film School 102
Day 2 of this four-day course on micro-budget moviemaking focuses on the specifics of production, from shooting techniques, to lighting on the cheap, to crew positions you need (and don't need), to costuming, props, and set decorating for as little money as possible. Panelists include Valerie Perez (producer/star, Paula Peril series), Vera Vanguard (producer, The Building of Good and Evil), Nick Murphy (writer/director, Pizza and Bullets), Jack Conway (producer, Machinima ETC), and Sean Rourke (writer, Ballistica.)
Friday July 22, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Pacific 23, North Tower, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, CCI-IFF and Film School, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars and Workshops, Writing |   4: CCI-IFF, CCI-IFF and Film School, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars and Workshops, Writing

10:00am PDT

The Giant's Dream: Documentary Screening & Chat with Brad Bird
From hundreds of hours of archival footage and myriad modern-day interviews comes a documentary that puts an in-depth spotlight on the beloved 1999 animated film The Iron Giant . Director Brad Bird (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, The Incredibles, Ratatouille) will lead a discussion following a final cut screening of this fascinating documentary that examines the intricate, behind-the-scenes details of the creative process in bringing this critically acclaimed film to the big screen. Author Ramin Zahed moderates.
Friday July 22, 2016 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies

10:30am PDT

Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion's Con Man Panel
Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Powerless, Star Wars: Rogue One) and Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Castle, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog), along with P. J. Haarsma, Felicia Day, Nolan North, Mindy Sterling, and many more, discuss their wild ride with Comic-Con HQ on season 2 and the amazing friends and unforgettable fans who made season one possible. You can expect plenty of surprise guests, giveaways, and one very special sneak peek! Moderated by Nathan Fillion.
Friday July 22, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Hall H
  1: Programs, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Movies, Television, Web

11:00am PDT

Nobility: The Screening
See Nobility, the long-awaited love note to sci-fi, and enjoy the heroes you're not looking for, but the ones humanity needs! This star-studded action/adventure story in the vein ofFarscape and Doctor Who is the perfect mash-up of action, drama, and comedy. Created by E. J. De la Pena (Jingle All the Way), starring Walter Koenig (Star Trek), Doug Jones (Hellboy), Christopher Judge (Stargate SG-1), Darren Jacobs (Royal Shakespeare Company), Cas Anvar (Assassin's Creed), Torri Higginson (Stargate Atlantis), Ellen Dublin (Lexx), Adrienne Wilkinson (Xena), Miracle Laurie (Dollhouse), Neil Kaplan (Voltron: Legendary Defender), and James Kyson (Heroes).
Friday July 22, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Library Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Web

11:00am PDT

Friday Playback Room Block #1
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 12, 10:05AM
The Playback Room will be showing the following panel presentations from either or both Hall H and Ballroom 20: Inside The Big Bang Theory Writers’ Room and Bones. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.)
Friday July 22, 2016 11:00am - 12:50pm PDT
Marriott Grand Ballroom 5-6, Marriott Marquis & Marina
  1: Programs, Marriott Playback Room, Movies, Television

11:30am PDT

Tarzan on Screen and Page
Jim Sullos (president, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.), Cathy Wilbanks (archivist, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.), Anna Kislevitz (head of licensing and merchandising, 41 Entertainment, producer, Tarzan and Jane), Dr. Harry Kloor (Hollywood writer, producer, director), Matthew Rhodes (producer, former president of Bold Films and Mandalay Pictures), and author Scott Tracy Griffin (Tarzan on Film) discuss upcoming releases featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs's famous literary heroes, including the animated Netflix Original Series Tarzan and Jane, comics, novels, and more based on Tarzan of the Apes, Carson Napier of Venus, and The Land That Time Forgot.
Friday July 22, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 8
  1: Programs, Books, Movies

12:00pm PDT

Hasbro Star Wars
Members of the Hasbro team discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro's latest action figure offerings. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises, including a special product reveal.
Friday July 22, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

12:00pm PDT

Space Goat: Evil Dead 2 and Beyond
Evil Dead fans rejoice. The Ash vs Deadites adventures you want are being published by Space Goat. This visual presentation and lively discussion with Space Goat staff Dave Olbrich, Tom Mason, and Jacob Bascle will feature exclusive sneak peeks into the future ofEvil Dead 2 comics. Also meet the team behind award-winning Monster Elementary Nicholas Doan and Gwendolyn Dreyer, Space Goat's newest all-ages graphic novel. Surprise guests! All things Space Goat Publishing, prepared just for you! Certified groovy!
Friday July 22, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Movies

12:00pm PDT

The Dark Crystal's World of Publishing
J. M. Lee (author), Sierra Hahn (Archaia/BOOM! Studios), Rob Valois (Penguin Young Readers), and others will discuss the extremely creative and imaginative original young adult novels and graphic novels, delving into the magical world of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal in a Q&A session moderated by Halle Stanford (The Jim Henson Company). Fans will also be treated to a screening of the winning "Dark Crystal Fan Film" submission.
Friday July 22, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Books, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

1:00pm PDT

Captain America: Civil War Screenwriting Q&A
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (writers of Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain America: Winter Soldier) discuss the joys and challenges of adapting the beloved comic tale into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Backstory Magazine publisher Jeff Goldsmith (host of The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith podcast). Bring your questions!
Friday July 22, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Horton Grand Theatre
  1: Programs, Horton Grand Theatre Programs, Movies, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

I Love that Song! Composing, Scoring and Singing Superhero Style
Renowned Emmy Award-winning composers and songwriters Michael McCuistion (Justice League Unlimited), Lolita Ritmanis (Spectacular Spider-Man), and Kristopher Carter (Batman Beyond) and producer and lyricist James Tucker (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) show how they write the music and songs to some of DC and Marvel's finest properties, including the making ofBatman the Brave and the Bold: The Music Meister, starring Neil Patrick Harris, and working alongside Mark Hamill onBatman: The Killing Joke. Be prepared to sing along, and hear a surprise guest or two lend their vocal talents live. Moderated by Anne Cecere of BMI and Chandler Poling of White Bear PR. A Q&A will follow the panel with fun giveaways for the participants.
Friday July 22, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies, Music, Television

1:00pm PDT

Ice Age to Space Age Costumes: Designing for Film
The Costume Designers Guild Local 892 members discuss designing costumes for films, from The Solutrean to Star Trek: Beyond. Panelists include Ruth E. Carter (Chi-Raq), Sharen Davis (The Solutrean), Sanja Hays (Star Trek: Beyond), and Shawna Trpcic (The Cabin in the Woods). They are happy to answer audience questions about the process of filming today and how they work with the directors to create the looks. Christopher Lawrence (The Space Between Us) moderates this panel.
Friday July 22, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Costuming, Movies

1:00pm PDT

Friday Playback Room Block #2
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 12, 10:06AM
The Playback Room will be showing the following panel presentations from either or both Hall H and Ballroom 20: AMC’s Fear The Walking Dead, AMC’s The Walking Dead, and The 100 Panel and Q&A. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.)
Friday July 22, 2016 1:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Marriott Grand Ballroom 5-6, Marriott Marquis & Marina
  1: Programs, Marriott Playback Room, Movies, Television

2:00pm PDT

Hollywood Location Scouts
What if your job was to find Gotham, search for Jurassic World, or hunt for Jakku? Working alongside directors and production designers, location scouts are the visual artists who bring forth every place that you see on the screen. Six location scouts will discuss the creative and logistical aspects of their jobs, relate some exciting anecdotes, and answer audience questions. Moderator Scott Trimble (Transformers: The Last Knight, War for the Planet of the Apes) joins Location Managers Guild International panelists William Doyle (Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Green Lantern), Douglas Dresser (The Revenant, Kill Bill: Vols. 1 & 2), Leann Emmert (Kong: Skull Island, Transformers: Age of Extinction), John Rakich (American Gods, The Thing), and Alison A. Taylor (Straight Outta Compton, The Purge: Election Year).
Friday July 22, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Movies, Television

2:00pm PDT

How It Should Have Ended
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the popular web series and YouTube channel How It Should Have Ended. Featuring the debut of a never-before-seen episode, "How X-Men Apocalypse Should Have Ended," which was written by the fans! Come hear a Q&A with creators Daniel Baxter (artist/writer) and Tina Alexander (producer/writer) along with Otis Frampton (artist), Junaid Chundrigar (creator of Bad Days and Hero Swap), and Chris Oldenburg (animator).
Friday July 22, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Humor & Satire, Library Programs, Movies, Web

2:00pm PDT

The Super Fan Phenomenon in China
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 11, 09:07AM
Uncle three (best-selling author, original story and writer of Time Raiders), Huang Shan (cosplay icon from China) and Liu Peiyao (vice president of Le Vision Pictures) will discuss how the “ACGN” phenomenon is driving Chinese pop culture and how Chinese industry leaders create entertainment to inspire the super fan lifestyle and how Chinese comic content to “Go Global”. Moderated by Joe Wong (Chinese American comedian).
Friday July 22, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Music, Television

2:00pm PDT

Transgender in Popular Media: From the Funny Pages to the Silver Screen
The eyes of the pop culture world are on the transgender community as more and more comics, television shows, and movies feature trans characters, trans creators, and their stories. How do trans characters affect narratives in popular genres? How can trans creators, artists, and actors best make their mark on popular arts? What are the next steps for trans representation from comic books to Hollywood? Join Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (Gooch, Stacked Deck Press) for a lively discussion of these and other topics with panelists Julie Rei Goldstein (Time Traveling Bong), Mikki del Monico (Alto), Shadi Petosky (Danger & Eggs), Bishakh Som (The Other Side: A Queer Paranormal Romance Anthology), Kylie Wu (Trans Girl Next Door), and Billy White Acre (composer, musician).
Friday July 22, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Comics, Movies

3:45pm PDT

Dark Horse: Conversations with Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon has rewarded fans the world over with some of the most compelling characters and plot lines in the history of comics, television, and movies. Here's your chance to find out what he has in store next and get exclusive insight into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, and much, much more!
Friday July 22, 2016 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Hall H
  1: Programs, Comics, Movies, Television, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Gears, Green Screens & Gaming: Behind the Scenes of Your Favorite Video Games
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 13, 04:48PM
Everyone loves to play video games, but how much do you know about the teams of creators who make them come to life? Join us for a behind-the-scenes discussion with collaborators from some of the world’s most popular games. Featured panelists will include VFX artists, motion capture producers, composers, character designers, directors, voice-over actors, and other creative artists who will discuss their work on various games such as Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, Revelation Online, World of Warcraft, Overwatch and StarCraft II, Diablo III, Mafia III, ABZU, Star Wars: The Old Republic, ReCore, Metal Gear Solid V, Resident Evil V & IV, Saints Row III, IV & 4.2 and more. Celebrity Moderators: Scott Porter (Hart of Dixie, Friday Night Lights, Scorpion) and Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, Once Upon a Time, Ugly Betty). Panelists include Austin Wintory (composer - ABZU, Assassin's Creed Syndicate), Neal Acree (composer - Revelation Online, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, StarCraft II), Eric Grimenstein (senior FX artist, Blizzard Animation - Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm), Pete Oswald (production designer - Angry Birds Movie), Vince Argentine (CEO, Mocap Militia - ReCore, Metal Gear Solid 5, Resident Evil 5+6, Saints Row 3, 4, 4.2) and Jesse Harlin (composer - Mafia III, Star Wars: The Old Republic).
Friday July 22, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Movies, Video Games

4:00pm PDT

Revengeance with Bill Plympton & Jim Lujan
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 08, 02:09PM
Voice actors Geo Brawn, Lalo Alcaraz, Sara Ulloa, Keith Knight and Ken Mora join two-time Oscar-nominated director Bill Plympton and writer Jim Lujan to preview their new animated feature, Revengeance, with finished clips from the film and a discussion of the production process, from raising funds via Kickstarter to the plans for distribution. Revengeance is set in the seedy underworld of L.A., with biker gangs, bounty hunters, and strange cults. Bill will also screen some recent shorts and a clip from his controversial new mockumentary, Hitler's Folly, plus a few surprises. Bill and Jim will take questions from the audience about their films, plus all attendees will receive a free Bill Plympton sketch.
Friday July 22, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies, Music, Television, Web

4:00pm PDT

[CANCELLED] Maximum Ride
CANCELLED: Mon, Jul 18, 03:38PM
We regret to announce that this program has been cancelled.
Friday July 22, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Horton Grand Theatre
  1: Programs, Books, Horton Grand Theatre Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

4:00pm PDT

Friday Playback Room Block #3
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 12, 10:07AM
The Playback Room will be showing the following panel presentations from either or both Hall H and Ballroom 20: Game of Thrones Panel and Q&A Session, Marvel Television: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Dark Horse: Conversations with Joss Whedon. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.)
Friday July 22, 2016 4:00pm - 6:50pm PDT
Marriott Grand Ballroom 5-6, Marriott Marquis & Marina
  1: Programs, Marriott Playback Room, Movies, Television

4:15pm PDT

DC Page to Screen
Never before has DC Entertainment been more popular in TV, video games, home videos, and movie theaters. And with an impressive film slate and countless shows in series and production, it has never been a better time to be a DC fan! The people behind the scenes who translate the page to the screen show how your favorite stories and characters come to life!
Friday July 22, 2016 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Comics, Movies, Television

4:30pm PDT

Are Heroes Born or Made
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 21, 06:17PM
Join Industrial Light & Magic senior visual effects art director Christian Alzmann (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Hulk), writing duo Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War), and comic writer Christopher James Priest (Black Panther, Batman) to discuss the ultimate question: Who are the greater heroes – those who were born with powers, or those who have none? Panelists will participate in a Q&A session moderated by Christian Blauvelt (deputy culture editor, BBC.com).
Friday July 22, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Fandom, Movies, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

4:30pm PDT

Beauty and the Beast: 25th Anniversary
Oscar-nominated producer Don Hahn, directors Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, and an all-star panel of filmmakers discuss the making of the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast, the first animated film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
Friday July 22, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies

5:00pm PDT

Man of Action Universe Building
Man of Action legends Joe Casey (Sex, Officer Downe), Joe Kelly (I Kill Giants, Deadpool), Duncan Rouleau (The Great Unknown, The Nightmarist), and Steven T. Seagle (It's a bird . . ., Camp Midnight) bring their world-renowned workshop on universe building to Comic-Con. They will talk through some of their creative processes for their monster hits, including Ben 10 and Big Hero 6 for Marvel, which became Disney's Academy Award-winning film, and teach the ins and outs of creating compelling intellectual property from the ground up, with hands-on exercises. Attendees will need to bring something to write on, something to write with, and big batch of brain power, as the Man of Action crew and the audience will, over the course of the panel, build a new story universe!
Friday July 22, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

Reinventing Horror
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 18, 01:19PM
For nine years, Mark L. Miller (writer, Pirouette, editor, Ain't It Cool News) has gathered a talented group of horror film and comic creators to discuss and dissect the horrors they make and what (if anything) scares them. This year, Mickey Keating (Carnage Park, POD director), Adam Egypt Mortimer (Holidays, Some Kind of Hate director), Radio Silence (V/H/S, Southbound directors), and Matt Pizzolo (Black Mask Studios producer) will talk about how to reinvent the horror genre, pushing new limits, twisting old concepts, and crafting brand new terrors to keep you up at night!
Friday July 22, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Animation, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Television

5:00pm PDT

The State of the Industry: Animation
What do the pros think of the animation scene today? Is hand-drawn and VFX gone for good? What will be the impact of VR? How do I get a job? This panel will explore how animators fit into current business models of animation studios and the ever-changing landscape of motion pictures, television, and new media. Moderator Tom Sito engages in a lively discussion with Bill Plympton (Hitler's Folly, Cheatin'), Careen Ingel (The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show), Peter Ramsey (Tank Girl, Rise of the Guardians), Ken Duncan (Tarzan, Coca-Cola Man and Dog), and Camille Kanengiser (Freeform VR Labs, Elementerra).
Friday July 22, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies, Television

5:05pm PDT

PANEL: Mobile Filmmaking: How to Make a Movie Using a Smartphone
Mobile filmmaking is becoming the next big thing! You have heard of movies that used smartphone cameras to shoot, but you may still not be convinced that you can make a movie yourself using a smartphone from your own back pocket! Smartphone cameras now have the capability of shooting 4K -- which makes mobile filmmaking a possibility to be taken seriously. The founder of The International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego Susan Botello (S. Botello Productions) and San Diego mobile filmmakers Luis Juarez (IndieFone) and Rick Naravaez will share the ins and outs of what you need to get started as a mobile filmmaker. Do you need an app? Can you use microphones? How do you stabilize your videos for a smoother more professional look? Do you need a million dollars? Panelist will answer your questions and present some cool filmmaking tools and accessories. Get inspired to make movies, documentaries, promos, music videos, and just about any films using your smartphone as a camera! Learn to edit on the phone (or computer) and share your films with the world. Bring your smartphones and share the world of mobile filmmaking! With moderator Machelle Noel (Supergirl Unburdened, GeekRockTV).
Friday July 22, 2016 5:05pm - 6:05pm PDT
Pacific 23, North Tower, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Documentary, Marriott Programs, Movies |   4: CCI-IFF, Documentary, Marriott Programs, Movies

5:30pm PDT

Famous Monsters: Stake of the Union 2016
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 15, 05:19PM
The world's first monster magazine returns to San Diego Comic-Con with more monsters than ever! Famous Monsters of Filmland publisher Philip Kim, executive editor David Weiner, and editor-in-chief Holly Interlandi (American Gothic Press) are joined by THIN creator Jon Clark, KILLBOX co-creator Tommy Riordan, TRANSMETROPOLITAN co-creator Darick Robertson, and FM cover artist/THE SIMPSONS animator Paul Wee to discuss the future of the magazine, the comics, the covers, digital subscriptions, and their new and exciting collaboration with History and A&E Network to bring you Alien Con, the first event to celebrate the hit TV series Ancient Aliens and science fact and fiction.
Friday July 22, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
  1: Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

6:00pm PDT

Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror: What's Next On Your Must-See List
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 08, 10:41AM
Love The Witch?The Invitation? The Babadook? It Follows? You're Next? Experts including horror streaming service Shudder's curator Sam Zimmerman, Sundance Film Festival's Adam Montgomery, XYZ Films' Mette Marie Katz and Spectrevision's Elijah Wood and more as they discuss the indie horror movies that everyone will be talking about next. Featuring chats with these daring filmmakers and a sneak peek at their frightening work. From festival darlings to hugely anticipated films that just wrapped production, this is the place to come to find out what to keep an eye out for in the coming year. Not for the faint of heart! Filmmakers on the panel include producer Eric B. Fleischman (Carnage Park) and writer/director Sophia Takal (Always Shine). Moderated by Clarke Wolfe (Collider/Nerdist).
Friday July 22, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Fandom, Movies

6:00pm PDT

Funimation Favorites
Funimation staff take a look at some of their personal favorites from current anime and past classics. What's your Funimation favorite?
Friday July 22, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Movies, Television

6:00pm PDT

The Exorcist
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 12, 03:50PM
See a special preview screening of the full first episode with stars Alfonso Herrera (Sense8, The Chosen), Ben Daniels (Flesh and Bone, House of Cards), Hannah Kasulka (Filthy, Preppy, Teen$, The Fosters), Brianne Howey (Scream Queens, Revenge) and and Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Geena Davis (Commander in Chief, Beetlejuice, The Fly) and writer/producer Jeremy Slater (Fantastic Four). Widely regarded as the greatest horror movie ever made, Academy Award-nominated The Exorcist terrified audiences around the world. Now, more than four decades later, The Exorcist returns as a contemporary psychological TV thriller on FOX this fall, following the story of two very different priests tackling one family's case of terrifying demonic possession.
Friday July 22, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Television

6:10pm PDT

From Day Job to Dream Job: Making the Transition
UCLA Extension instructors Dallas King (director and genre-filmmaker, U.Z.L.A.), Peter Gend (VFX producer, The Simpsons Movie), Quinton Peeples (feature film and television writer/producer, Netflix/Marvel’s Iron Fist, Hulu’s 11-22-63), Brooks Wachtel (animation series writer, X-Men, Spider-Man), Robert Bryant (video game producer & author, Slay the Dragon: Writing Great Video Games), and moderator Kim Adelman (indie filmmaker, Just Friends) discuss how they transitioned from a practical day job to a professional career in the creative fields of writing, filmmaking, and gaming. Explore best practices for making the transition to your own dream job and get answers to your questions during a Q&A.
Friday July 22, 2016 6:10pm - 7:10pm PDT
Pacific 23, North Tower, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Television, Video Games, Web, Writers & Writing |   4: CCI-IFF, Animation, Art and Illustration, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Television, Video Games, Web, Writers & Writing

6:30pm PDT

Trek Talks: Science, Smithsonian And Star Trek
From the cutting-edge labs of the Smithsonian Institution to the front lines of the digital economy, the promises made in Star Trek are coming true. This panel gives a glimpse at real Trek technology: the tricorder that may change medicine, laser weapon technology, and an actual tractor beam. And fans will get a preview of the original Starship Enterprise, fully restored after 50 years and the centerpiece of the National Air and Space Museum. This panel will include exclusive preview clips from Smithsonian Channel's two-hour special Building Star Trek, which will air later this year. Dr. Margaret Weitekamp, curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, moderates a discussion with Dr. Sonny Kohli, team leader of Cloud DX, a finalist for the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE; David Grier, professor of physics and director of the Center for Soft Matter Research at New York University, who is developing a real-life Tractor Beam; Dr. Rob Afzal, Lockheed Martin senior fellow Laser Sensor and Systems Harnessing the Power of Lasers; and Elizabeth Trojian, executive producer of Smithsonian Channel's Building Star Trek.
Friday July 22, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Anniversaries, Comics, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

6:45pm PDT

Your Opinion Sucks!: Rotten Tomatoes Critics vs. Fans
Face off against your favorite Rotten Tomatoes critics and editor-in-chief Matt Atchity and senior editor Grae Drake of Rotten Tomatoes, in this highly interactive panel discussion, where audience members are invited to share movies and TV shows they love, hate, or love to hate. Everyone in the room will get the chance to vote "fresh" or "rotten" by using their personal "Tomatometer Paddle."
Friday July 22, 2016 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Movies

7:00pm PDT

The 17th Annual Animation Show of Shows
Ron Diamond (founder and curator of the Animation Show of Shows and Acme Filmworks) presents a curated program of new animated shorts including Don Hertzfeldt's Academy Award-nominated animated short film World of Tomorrow, John Lewis and Janette Goodey's The Story of Percival Pilts, Amanda Palmer and Avi Ofer's Behind the Trees, and Lynn Tomlinson's The Ballad of Holland Island House. Diamond will moderate a Q&A with the audience.
Friday July 22, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies, Television

7:00pm PDT

The Gay Agenda in Horror: Terrifying Subtext
Horror films, TV shows, books and comics have always attempted to bring us to the threshold of our fears and force us to come face to face with the "otherness" that exists outside of the mainstream. For those in the LGBTQ community, this sense of otherness within the genre is not only terrifying, titillating, and transgressive, it's quite often also relatable. The LGBTQ community has had a long history with the horror genre, from James Whales' Frankenstein to the oft-cited "gayest movie of all time," A Nightmare on Elm Street 2. Has the current surge of LGBTQ acceptance and civil rights influenced the horror genre? Does a gay horror genre exist, and if so what makes it different from mainstream horror? Or has queer horror finally stepped out of the darkness and into the light? Prism Comics and moderator/screenwriter Michael Varrati (Tales of Poe, Flesh for the Inferno) and horror genre professionals Jaclyn Chessen (Shock Attack), Alan Rowe Kelly (Tales of Poe, The Blood Shed), Chris Landon (Disturbia, Paranormal Activity franchise), Aja Romano (web culture reporter, Vox/fandom expert), and Darren Stein (Jawbreaker, GBF) discuss the history of this popular field from a queer perspective.
Friday July 22, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Television

7:00pm PDT

Friday Playback Room Block #4
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 12, 10:09AM
The Playback Room will be showing the following panel presentations from either or both Hall H and Ballroom 20: South Park: Season 20, and iZOMBIE Panel and Q&A. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.)
Friday July 22, 2016 7:00pm - 8:50pm PDT
Marriott Grand Ballroom 5-6, Marriott Marquis & Marina
  1: Programs, Marriott Playback Room, Movies, Television

7:00pm PDT

Howl's Moving Castle Screening
Howl's Moving Castle is another visually spectacular tale of imagination from Hayao Miyazaki. Join Her Universe and Hot Topic for Studio Ghibli trivia, prizes, and a special screening of the enchanting film. Hosted by Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein.
Friday July 22, 2016 7:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Horton Grand Theatre
  1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Fandom, Horton Grand Theatre Programs, Movies

7:15pm PDT

Sharknado: The 4th Awakens
Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Ryan Newman, Stacey Dash, Cody Linley, Masiela Lusha and director Anthony Ferrante will whet your appetite for the explosive new sequel in the pop culture juggernaut that is Sharknado! See exclusive clips of the fourth installment, which will be chomping down viewers this July 31 on Syfy. The cast and director will share stories from the set, explain why the story takes place five years into the future, and reveal how just many sharks it takes to destroy Las Vegas. Fans also get to partake in a Q&A session.
Friday July 22, 2016 7:15pm - 8:15pm PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Movies, Television

7:30pm PDT

Hollywood Science Fiction Museum
What began as the rescue of Star Trek Enterprise bridge sets in 2012 has become what will be the world's largest Science Fiction Museum and Horror Museum. Founder Huston Huddleston and special guests unveil news, photos, and videos from their nonprofit educational 2017 World Tour. Props and special events include Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Firefly, Aliens, The Walking Dead and many more films and TV shows.
Friday July 22, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Fandom, Movies, Television

8:00pm PDT

Shout! Factory and Scream Factory
Brian Ward (DVD producer) and Jeff Nelson (senior marketing director) make exclusive announcements, deliver sneak peeks of video from upcoming releases, and more.
Friday July 22, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Fandom, Movies, Television

8:00pm PDT

Star Wars Trivia Panel
The San Diego Star Wars Society has prepared a challenging, fun-filled trivia game for fans of the galaxy far, far away. The first game round is for kids ages 5-11, followed by three adult game rounds (ages 12 and up). Test your knowledge of the Star Wars universe, and win valuable prizes. The trivia panel hosts are Brendan Prout, Linda Crispien, Leia Hornedo, Carlos Munoz, David Gutierrez and Shawn Mullen.
Friday July 22, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Fandom, Kids, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

9:00pm PDT

Celebrating 35 Years of Heavy Metal: The Movie
35 years ago saw the release of Heavy Metal, a film unlike any other that had come before: a psychedelic animated journey through the pages of the publication that defined a generation of comics fans and science fiction readers! Now we pay tribute to this legendary film with an exclusive live reading from the original script led by Metalocalypse co-creator Jon Schnepp and surprise guests, exclusive news on the new Heavy Metal film, and more! Join Schnepp along with co-CEO Jeff Krelitz and publicist Jeremy Atkins for a fitting tribute to the most metal animated film ever!
Friday July 22, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Animation, Comics, Movies

9:00pm PDT

Super Geeked Up Live
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 15, 09:15AM
Join the Super Geeked Up crew as they discuss your favorite sci-fi, fantasy, superhero, and video game topics and play fun geek-themed improv games like Geeky Accents, Universal Translator, and Let’s Geek It On! Plus a ton of audience participation and awesome prizes! Hosted by Jeff Burns with special co-host Christina Wren (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Man of Steel) and special guests Rena Strober (Azura in Fire Emblem Fates) and Anna Brisbin (YouTube’s Brizzy Voices).And the world premiere of the trailer for sci-fi series Imperium from TJ Walker (Phoenix Run). Don’t miss this super-interactive award-winning show that will provide the zaniest fun you have at Comic-Con!
Friday July 22, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

9:00pm PDT

Floyd Norman: An Animated Life Documentary Release
Filmmakers Michael Fiore (producer and 2nd unit director, Sony Screen Gems' Keep Watching) and Erik Sharkey (director, Drew: The Man Behind the Poster) will show clips from their original feature-length documentary, announce upcoming release dates, and reunite animation's "troublemaker" Floyd Norman (legendary Disney animator and story artist) with many animators and producers he worked with over his storied 61-year career. Panelists will include notables featured in the documentary, including Don Hahn (producer, Maleficent), Gary Trousdale (co-director, Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast), Leonard Maltin (film critic and historian), Ken Mitchroney (writer, director, and story artist), Tom Sito (animator and professor of animation, USC), and Leo Sullivan (animator, producer, and publisher). The documentary also features interviews with Whoopi Goldberg (actress), Sergio Aragonés (cartoonist), Richard Sherman (Disney music composer), Scott Shaw! (cartoonist), and Ralph Guggenheim (former Pixar VP of animation). The documentary is supported with a wonderful jazz music score by Ryan Shore (composer, Disney's Penn Zero, WB's Scooby-Doo!, and The Oscars) and original animation by up-and-coming artist and animator Nirali Somaia. The filmmakers will moderate a Q&A session and give away exclusive SDCC miniposters designed for the documentary by legendary illustrator Drew Struzan.
Friday July 22, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Movies

9:00pm PDT

Hall H and Ballroom 20 Friday Playback Free Play
Didn't get into Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? We feel your pain! On hand to kick off the panel will be the assistant to the director of programming for Comic-Con, Tommy Goldbach, in this block that rebroadcasts some of the day's popular panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will get to vote in a show of applause on what they want to see. It's democracy at its finest, and it's a second or maybe even a third chance to see these panels. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.)
Friday July 22, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PDT
Marriott Grand Ballroom 5-6, Marriott Marquis & Marina
  1: Programs, Marriott Playback Room, Movies, Television

9:15pm PDT

ScreenJunkies: Honest Trailers and Movie Fights Live
The entire ScreenJunkies team is on hand with exclusive video content, including a never-before-seen Honest Trailers, as ScreenJunkies' own Andy Signore (creator, Honest Trailers), Dan Murrell (editor, Honest Trailers). Spencer Gilbert (writer, Honest Trailers), and Jon Bailey (voice, Honest Trailers) take you behind the scenes of your favorite Honest Trailers, hosted by Hal Rudnick (ScreenJunkies Show). Followed by their biggest Movie Fights yet, featuring eight all-star, fighters, including Doug Benson (Doug Loves Movies), Max Landis (writer, Dirk Gently), Nick Mundy (Mundy Night Raw), and many more surprise guests!
Friday July 22, 2016 9:15pm - 10:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Animation, Humor & Satire, Movies

9:30pm PDT

Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation
Not for the faint of heart! This program theatrically premiered Spirit of Christmas (Matt Parker, Trey Stone), Frog Baseball (Mike Judge), and Dr. Tran (Breehn Burns, Jason Johnson). Bear witness to the outrageous hilarity of everything thought possible and impossible of Sick & Twisted Animation. You, the lunatic fringe of society, vote on the films as they screen in front of you. Highlights this year include the new heavy metal rock song sung and played by your favorite pop culture heroes in Batmetal Returns, Horned Grandma, and Shiny. Meet Spike, who will be introducing the show in person.
Friday July 22, 2016 9:30pm - 11:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Animation, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Movies
 
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