Authors Scott Westerfeld (Uglies, Leviathan), Leviathan), Margo Lanagan (Tender Morsels), and Deborah Biancotti (A Book of Endings), discuss Zeroes, their forthcoming collaboration about a group of kids with crowd-sourced superpowers. They'll analyze popular superhero tropes and what it is about superpowers that makes them so versatile and intoxicating for storytellers. Moderated by David Mariotte of Mysterious Galaxy.
UPDATED: Sun, Jun 28, 06:11PM Bestselling authors Rachel Hawkins (Miss Mayhem), Christina Lauren (Beautiful Bastard), and Anna Todd (After) talk about the evolution of fan fiction and the power of online readership and engage in another hilarious battle over movies, TV shows, and Hollywood's hottest. The discussion will be led by S.J. Harper (Reckoning).
Del Rey Books published The Sword of Shannara in 1977. Since then, legendary fantasy author Terry Brooks has written more than 25 New York Times bestselling novels. After more than three decades of readers falling in love with Terry Brooks' world, MTV will bring Shannara to life in a new TV series. Join Terry as he talks about the history of Shannara, his life as a writer, and what's to come in the future. Moderated by Ali T. Kokmen (Barnes & Noble, Nook Digital).
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 06, 11:54AM Join writer Ben Blacker (Thunderbolts; The Thrilling Adventure Hour) for a conversation with creative professionals who love comics about their love of comics and how they have and continue to influence their works. With multi-platinum rock star and comic creator, Tom DeLonge (Blink-182; Angels & Airwaves; POET ANDERSON), Wired editor Adam Rogers (author of Proof: The Science of Booze), Ryan Condal (co-creator, Colony) and lots more surprise guests!
UPDATED: Tue, Jun 30, 03:26PM Jen Wang (In Real Life), has crafted a new, original Adventure Time practice match that ties into KaBOOM!'s new limited comic book series Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake: Card Wars, and for the first time anywhere, it will be performed live by voice actors Jeremy Shada (voice of Finn), John Dimaggo (voice of Jake), and Olivia Olson (voice of Marceline) from the Adventure Time show! Also on hand will be BOOM! Studios editor Shannon Watters and a rep from Cryptozoic, publisher of the real-life Adventure Time: Card Wars game.
Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away has captured the hearts of viewers all over the world. Join Her Universe and Hot Topic for Studio Ghibli trivia, prizes and a special screening of the beloved film, hosted by Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein.
