Comic-Con 2015: Full Schedule

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10:00am PDT

Nickelodeon and Dark Horse Comics: Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra

Come celebrate Nickelodeon's Avatar universe with the brilliant minds who created it all: co creators and executive producers Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Mike and Bryan will discuss past storylines and tease the future at a panel full of surprises and behind-the-scenes stories.

Friday July 10, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Comics, Television

Tags Animation, Anime & Manga, Comics, Television

11:00am PDT

Warner Archive Collection's Atom Ant Animation Spectacular!

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original pint-sized powerhouse Atom Ant, along with a bevy of animation favorites from throughout the ages, including a look at the upcoming Warner Archive release of the beloved 1983 Lucasfilm animated movie, John Korty's Twice Upon a Time. Spend an hour reminiscing over great animation with WAC Podcast hosts George Feltenstein, Matthew Patterson, and DW Ferranti, as well as Twice Upon a Time animator Brian Narelle (Dark Star's Lt. Doolittle) and animation historian and Comic-Con special guest Jerry Beck, along with a few special guests. Moderator Gary Miereanu might even have a few WAC Blu-rays and DVDs for lucky audience members.

Friday July 10, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Animation, Movies

Tags Animation, Movies

12:00pm PDT

Mattel Collector: MattyPalooza!

Mattel has some very exciting news about the future of Masters of the Universe Classic, plus a ton more. The panel will include a Q&A with Mattel toy designers, the Mattel marketing team, and The Four Horseman, plus a special treat for fans. Tons of reveals and surprises are in store.

Friday July 10, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles

Tags Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles

1:00pm PDT

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Fighting Games 2015

Katasuhiro Harada (Tekken series director) and a special guest discuss the artwork of Tekken 7, the 20th anniversary of the series, and all things Tekken. In addition, producers from Rise of Incarnates will be on hand to talk about this exciting new 2v2 action title, developed by Steam. Moderated by fighting game community celebrity Mark Julio, a.k.a. Markman.

Friday July 10, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Video Games

Tags Video Games

2:00pm PDT

Ghostbusters: IDW and Cryptozoic Entertainment

UPDATED: Wed, Jul 01, 11:39AM
Join us in celebrating 30+ years of Ghostbusters, the classic supernatural franchise that defined an era. Hear insights on the ongoing comic series by IDW Publishing, and see a demo of the successfully crowdfunded game by Cryptozoic Entertainment.

Friday July 10, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Comics

Tags Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Comics

3:00pm PDT

How Comic Books Took Over Hollywood

Marvel Comics' editor-in-chief Axel Alonso, Fanboys director Kyle Newman, Batman: The Animated Series writer/producer Paul Dini, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars voice actress Ashley Eckstein discuss why Hollywood "gets" comic book storytelling now when for decades it didn't. Panelists will participate in a Q&A session moderated by Christian Blauvelt (Deputy Culture Editor, BBC online).

Friday July 10, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Comics, Movies

Tags Comics, Movies

4:00pm PDT

What's Next for Tolkien Fans

From cast and crew interviews to having a staffer assigned as an embedded reporter on set, TheOneRing.net has had a front row seat these past 16 years as Peter Jackson's Middle-Earth films were created. Now that all the films have been released, the only thing remaining for fans is the extended edition of The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies and rumors of possible Tolkien biopics on the horizon. Join staffers Cathy Udovch (special events coordinator), Clifford Broadway (TORn tuesday), Josh Rubinstein (TORn bookclub), Kellie Rice (Happy Hobbit), and Larry Curtis (senior staff writer) for an in-depth discussion full of expert analysis, behind-the-scenes stories and audience participation with the website forged by and for fans of J. R. R. Tolkien.

Friday July 10, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Books, Fandom

Tags Books, Fandom

5:00pm PDT

Science Fiction That Will Change Your Life

What science fiction stories from the past year made you think and entertained you? Panelists talk about the year's smartest books, comics, movies, and TV with Gizmodo editor-in-chief Annalee Newitz and io9 editor-in-chief Charlie Jane Anders, along with authors Ernie Cline (Ready Player One, Armada), Jane Espenson (Once Upon a Time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Javier Grillo-Marxuach (The 100, The Middleman).

Friday July 10, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Books, Comics, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

Tags Books, Comics, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

6:00pm PDT

Marvel Heroes 2015: More Amazing, Incredible, and Invincible Than Ever!

Marvel Heroes just celebrated two years as one of the best free-to-play multiplayer PC gaming experiences, and it just keeps getting bigger and better (or, in some cases, smaller and better). See what Gazillion has in store for the rest of 2015 and beyond, including the game's landmark 50th playable character. Expect some fun surprises, and come with some good questions for the Q&A session. Panelists include Gazillion's own David Brevik (CEO and creator of Diablo), Ryan Collins (creative designer/community manager), Bridget MacFarland (game designer), Andrew Hair (gameplay engineer), and Chris Baker (senior social media manager).

Friday July 10, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Superheroes, Video Games

Tags Superheroes, Video Games

7:00pm PDT

What the Big Two Don't Want You to Know

Bleeding Cool's editor-in-chief Hannah Means-Shannon hosts Rich Johnston and special guests to pull the Band-Aid off the biggest controversies in comics publishing right now, especially relating to Marvel and DC Comics, and including essential SDCC revelations.

Friday July 10, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Comics, Web

Tags Comics, Web

8:00pm PDT

She Made Me Do It: FanGirls Lead the Way

UPDATED: Mon, Jun 29, 09:53AM
As the demographics of the industry continue to change, this panel focuses on the impact off female fans (not female creators) and how they are changing comics from the ground up in surprising and positive ways. More than ever, their grassroots efforts can be seen everywhere, from comic shops to conventions, from cosplay to social media. Panelists include Kit Cox (Milkfed Criminal Masterminds), Portlyn Polston (Brave New World), Christy Black (More Than a Geek Girl), Jamie Broadnax (Black Girl Nerds), Autumn Rain Glading (Brave New World) and Rose Del Vecchio (co-founder of FanMail). Moderated by Ed Catto (Bonfire Agency).

Friday July 10, 2015 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

1: Programs, Fandom

Tags Fandom

Comic-Con 2015