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Friday, April 1
 

12:00pm PDT

WonderCon Magic League: All Weekend Long!
(Entry: $15) Players receive a current standard legal intro deck, and card sleeves. Open play format: play anyone else in the league, win or lose win cards to beef up your deck. Prize support: Standard legal Magic cards, and promos. The player with the most matches played each day wins an additional prize.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Friday April 1, 2011 12:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Magic the Gathering

12:00pm PDT

WonderCon Yu-Gi-Oh! League: All Weekend Long!
(Entry: $15) Players receive a Yu-Gi-Oh! Structure Deck, a Turbo pack, and card sleeves. Open play format: play anyone else in the league, win or lose: win cards to beef up your deck. Prize support: various cards, and promos. The player with the most matches played each day wins an additional prize.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Friday April 1, 2011 12:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Yu-Gi-Oh!

12:15pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #1

Short films for all ages

Footprints
Greg Punch
So what is a carbon footprint? (A) (Australia)

The Little Things
Kayla Cooper
Stephanie is pretty, rich, and mean Her gigantic eyes are a gorgeous green This tale contains many lessons to be learned Especially as far as beauty is concerned. (A) (Canada)

Picture Window
Carolyn Swiszcz
What do picture windows say about our lives and the lives of our neighbors? (A) (USA)

The Smallest Thing
Yong Jin Kim
The smallest things are often the most important. (A) (Canada)

A World Without Numbers
Mitchell Rose
A numberless world through the lens of childhood melodrama. (A) (USA)

Chubbie & Cheesy -- A Very Special Umbrella
Frederico Pinto
A pet dog, a homeless cat, and a hamster travel around the world in a magic umbrella. (A) (Brazil)

The Locket & the Sea
Mariana Villegas Flores
While playing by the seashore, a little girl must muster up her courage to reclaim a most beloved object. (A) (Canada)

Sharing
Tony Dusko
Sharing can be rewarding as well as a nice thing to do. (A) (USA)


http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog1
Friday April 1, 2011 12:15pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

12:30pm PDT

Lucky Star
Although Konata, Kagami, Tsukasa, and Miyuki are busy with homework and exams, they are still able to enjoy doing fun things together after school, during the weekends, and on any holidays. Also, Konata's younger cousin Yutaka is now attending their school and having fun times with her new female friends who are also classmates.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 12:30pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

12:30pm PDT

Nerds! The Secret Origins of Game Designers
UPDATED: Tue, Mar 22, 05:13PM
Comics. Movies. Games. Did you know that a life of fandom might be perfect training for a career as a video game designer? Learn the secret origins of industry veterans Haden Blackman (Star Wars: the Force Unleashed 1 & 2, Batwoman), Tim Longo (Tomb Raider (2011), Star Wars: Republic Commando), Jason Weesner (Tomb Raider: Legend, Vectorman), and Scott Rogers (God of War, Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design) as they share how their love for all things nerdy led to successful careers in video games...and how you can start your own career too!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3135
Friday April 1, 2011 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Fandom, Games |   U: Updated, Fandom, Games

12:30pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 1: Gender: Queer Spaces
Schuyler Kerby (University of Central Florida) examines how "queer space" -- space in which marginalized people find themselves as they negotiate between dominant spaces -- underlies the narrative and page layout in Neil Gaiman's The Sandman. Courtney Schneider (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) examines the treatment of homosexuality to promote tolerance and acceptance as well as the current state of gay characters in serialized media and their impact on the topic of sexuality. Kane Anderson (UC Santa Barbara) guides us into the annual Hard Heroes party in Los Angeles and the Heroes & Villains party in San Diego to explore how these festivals featuring queer revelers costumed in the guises of their favorite superheroes and villains appropriate superhero iconography to challenge mainstream ideology.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3136
Friday April 1, 2011 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference

12:30pm PDT

Heroclix 500 points Non-Generic Theme Team (Golden Age)
Your team must share a common nongeneric keyword. NO Dupes by sculpt or name except for Minions power figures. You must have at least four characters on your team. NO Bystander Tokens, NO BFCs, and NO Feats. Prizes: HoT #99 Thorbuster and HoT #100 Thor, Frog of Thunder for the Winner, GSX LEs for Fellowship. Top 5 will move into the Sunday Championship Tournament. (Ending time is approximate.)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Friday April 1, 2011 12:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Heroclix

12:55pm PDT

Gintama
In alien-occupied feudal Japan, Gintoki and his two assistants at his Odd Job Agency will take on the oddest of jobs just to be employed, regardless of how weird the jobs are or how they must swallow their pride doing certain ones. However, these jobs pay them little for the risk to life and limb that they have to constantly endure.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 12:55pm - 1:20pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

1:00pm PDT

DC Nation
The DC Nation returns to the Bay Area! Executive editor Eddie Berganza and group editor Mike Marts and some of comics' top talents give you the inside scoop on what's new from DC Entertainment. DCU, Vertigo, and MAD will all be discussed, so come on by and join the nation!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3138
Friday April 1, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books

1:00pm PDT

East Meets West
Mike Royer (Jack Kirby and Russ Manning inker), Steve Oliff (Marvel, DC, Image colorist), Steve Leialoha (Eisner Award-winning cartoonist), and Paul Power (actor/publisher/storyboard artist) will discuss the new comic book series East Meets West from Paul Power Publications and talk about Alex Toth in this fun filled hour with a Q&A session.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3139
Friday April 1, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books

1:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Terry Moore
Don't miss this opportunity to catch up with one of the comic industry's favorite indie creators! Charles Brownstein (CBLDF) will talk with Terry Moore about the finale of his latest series, ECHO, as well as exciting new projects slated for the coming year. This panel is always a fan favorite! Don't miss it!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3140
Friday April 1, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:00pm PDT

Magic Draft for Booster Box!
(Entry: $20) Players receive three booster packs and play in limited draft format to construct a 40-card deck. Prize support: 1st place receives a Booster Box; additional prize support based on attendance.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Friday April 1, 2011 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Magic the Gathering

1:20pm PDT

Galaxy Angel X
During their search for more lost technology, the Angel Bridge members -- Milfeulle, Mint, Vanilla, Ranpha, and Forte -- recruit a new member, Chitose. However, due to some misunderstandings between them, their actions cause the Angel Bridge to get into many hilarious situations during their various missions.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 1:20pm - 1:35pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

1:30pm PDT

Behind the Music with CW3PR: Composing for Sci-Fi, Horror and Fantasy Film
Award-winning composers Jim Dooley (Pushing Daisies), Nathan Barr (True Blood), Scott Starrett (The Event), Marco Beltrami (V, Scream 4), Michael Suby (The Vampire Diaries) and Sean Callery (24) have all composed WonderCon and Comic-Con fans' favorite movies and TV series, and are here to share a behind-the-scenes perspective on creating exhilarating musical moments for television and film. Together with moderator Bryan Fuller (creator, Pushing Daisies; producer, Heroes), the panelists will discuss their respective projects, the pivotal director/composer relationship, and how they got their big break into the music composing industry. With a Q&A following the panel, plus exclusive announcements and giveaways for attendees.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3141
Friday April 1, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Games, Movies, Television

1:30pm PDT

The MMORPG Industry
UPDATED: Wed, Mar 30, 04:21PM
Scott Hartsman (RIFT), Nick Huggett (Runes of Magic) and Dirk Metzger (Zentia), along with moderator Josh Augustine (PCGamer) discuss the current state of Massively-Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games -- both free-2-play and subscription-based -- and what it takes to be competitive in the video game industry. If you love MMORPGs, you don't want to miss this.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3142
Friday April 1, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Games |   U: Updated, Games

1:30pm PDT

Bob Schreck

Bob Schreck, formerly of just about every publisher that ever stapled a comic book together and now editor-in-chief of the new Legendary Comics line, will be reviewing portfolios.

Friday April 1, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 226
  4: Portfolio Review, Bob Schreck |   N: New, Bob Schreck

1:35pm PDT

Dirty Pair
As top operatives of the for-profit World Welfare Works, Kei and Yuri are dispatched to resolve crises throughout the universe. Their codename is supposedly "Lovely Angels," however their job effectiveness is rivaled by the destruction they always leave behind, whether their fault or not, earning them the public and unwanted nickname the Dirty Pair.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 1:35pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

2:00pm PDT

Slayers Evolution R
Now Lina, Gourry, Amelia, Zelgadis, and Pokota are searching for the Hellmaster's Jar, which holds the soul of Rezo the Red Priest. Resurrecting him is the only hope Pokota has to save his kingdom's people. However, they will have to confront and deal with various dangers during this search, such as masked assassins, headless knights, and a shifty Xellos.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

2:00pm PDT

DC Comics: Green Lantern
What's in store for Green Lantern's comics adventures in 2011? War! Join executive editor Eddie Berganza, DC's chief creative officer Geoff Johns and others to get a sneak peak into the future of GL in the DCU!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3143
Friday April 1, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books

2:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Jeremy Love
Sam Humphries moderates an hour-long conversation with WonderCon special guest Jeremy Love, award Winning creator of DC/Zuda's seminal web comics hit Bayou. Be there as Jeremy discusses the influences, inspiration and creative process behind the acclaimed series and previews upcoming projects!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3146
Friday April 1, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

2:00pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #2
Short films for all ages

Sparky
Imogene Drummond
A little film about big ideas, Sparky is a conceptual exploration of "potentiality.” Seminal paper cut-out pieces playfully reconfigure themselves, creating surprising new images. (A) (USA)

The Gift
Shaun Kim
A chicken with a special ability escapes from a chicken cage. (A) (USA)

Electric Car
Ru Kuwahata
A music video from They Might Be Giants using mixed-media animation. Animals come out of hiding as an electric car rolls silently across the landscape. (A) (USA)

New Digs
Martin Sen
A little hamster, feeling neglected and unloved, decides to leave his home in search of something better. (A) (South Africa)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog2
Friday April 1, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

2:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 2: Adaptation: Hollywood, Survival, and Success
Shylah Hamilton (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) uses the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre, Georg Hegel, and Theodor W. Adorno to examine how the zombie tales of 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later provide a template for the survival of the individual and community in periods of genocide and social unrest.  Tanya Zuk (University of Arizona) pits Kick Ass against Scott Pilgrim to answer the question of why one film succeeded and the other failed -- what leads a good comic astray in the heart of Hollywood? Kalani Largusa (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) examines the significance of Kato and the evolution of his role as the Green Hornet's sidekick. Stanford Carpenter (School of the Art Institute) responds.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3144
Friday April 1, 2011 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference, Horror and Suspense, Movies

2:00pm PDT

That '70s Panel
The 1970s marked the coming of the first generation of comics fans becoming comics pros. Mark Evanier, who started his comics career with the great Jack Kirby, talks to fellow WonderCon special guests Mike Friedrich (Justice League of America, Robin), Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes, The Huntress), Len Wein (Swamp Thing, Fantastic Four), and Marv Wolfman (Tomb of Dracula, Amazing Spider-Man) about how they went from letter writers to comics writers and their other experiences in that magical decade.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3145
Friday April 1, 2011 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

2:00pm PDT

Yu-Gi-Oh! Booster Box Constructed
(Entry: $10) All players receive a Turbo Pack for entering. Players play in a single elimination tournament. Prize support: 1st place gets a Booster Box of the current set; additional prize support based on attendance.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Friday April 1, 2011 2:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Yu-Gi-Oh!

2:25pm PDT

Hayate the Combat Butler
Since Hayate has constantly proven he's a butler with many talents -- including sometimes bringing misfortune on himself -- Nagi and the others wonder if he has any weaknesses. Meanwhile, despite having no success with her manga, Nagi tries to turn it into an anime. Also Hayate accompanies Nagi on a pleasure cruise on Sakuya's titanic yacht.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 2:25pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

2:30pm PDT

Marvel: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way
Are you an aspiring writer or artist? Have you always dreamed of working for Marvel? Well, here's your chance to pick the brains of some current House of Ideas employees who were once in the same shoes! C.B. Cebulski, SVP creator & content development; Axel Alonso, Marvel's editor-in-chief; Mike Pasciullo, SVP business development & communications; and Jeph Loeb, Marvel's head of television, answer any and all questions about how to get a foot in the door at every level in the creative process and how to make your job Marvel.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3148
Friday April 1, 2011 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books

2:30pm PDT

Max Brooks
Max Brooks, screenwriter and author of the best selling books The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z, and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, is the world's leading authority on the defense against a ghoulish uprising! Renowned for his campus and convention lectures nationwide, Brooks comes to WonderCon to share his insight into the rotting minds of the undead, reveal how the Zombie Survival Guide came into existence, and field questions from zombie-phobic fans! You dare not miss this lecture -- your very life may depend on it!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3147
Friday April 1, 2011 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Horror and Suspense, Movies

2:30pm PDT

Aspen Comics Official Portfolio Review
Vince Hernandez, editor-in-chief of Aspen Comics, is on hand to review portfolios, offer advice for aspiring artists, and provide valuable tips for improving your portfolio and samples. Any artists looking to get their foot in the door in the comics industry are welcome to attend.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_portrev.php
Friday April 1, 2011 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 226
  4: Portfolio Review, Aspen Comics

2:50pm PDT

Urusei Yatsura
Because Lum, an alien girl, and Ataru, a human guy, who are engaged, have a unique romantic relationship, they experience many hilarious situations and misadventures together. They somehow seem to get their friends, family, classmates, and any bystanders they may encounter involved in as well.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 2:50pm - 3:20pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

3:00pm PDT

Dark Horse Fall Preview
Three years ago, Dark Horse made comics history with the launch of Buffy Season 8, which continued the canon storyline of the beloved cancelled show. Now, Dark Horse gives Wonder Con attendees exclusive news and insight into your favorite characters returning to comics this fall. Join Dark Horse director of public relations Jeremy Atkins, editors Scott Allie and Sierra Hahn, and a cast of surprise guests for the one panel you don't wanna miss!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3149
Friday April 1, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

3:00pm PDT

Iron Man Legend: Bob Layton
Celebrating his 35th year in the comic industry, WonderCon special guest Bob Layton discusses his long association with Marvel's Iron Man franchise and making the transition to working in Hollywood. Bob will preview upcoming projects, including his latest Iron Man mini series, Iron Man Forever and several new film projects. Join moderator/TV writer/producer Steve Kriozere (NCIS) for this one-on-one interview with the co-creator of some of Marvel's most memorable Iron Man stories and join in on the Q&A session!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3150
Friday April 1, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:00pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #3
Short films for all ages

Tratado de Liligrafia
Fredrico Pinto, Camila Gonzato
A girl plays a game with her grandfather, inspired by a poem. (L) (Brazil)

League of Imaginary Heroes
Robby Sparks
Can any real heroes save the stolen tooth fairy? (L) (USA)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog3
Friday April 1, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

3:15pm PDT

Falling Skies
After an all-out invasion of the planet by an alien military force, ordinary people must do extraordinary things to survive in TNT's powerful new drama series from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg, starring Noah Wyle and premiering in June. Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. The series combines stunning visual effects and personal human stories about triumph and survival in the most devastating circumstances. The panel will include exclusive clips from the series and a discussion with co-executive producer and writer Mark Verheiden, writer Melinda Hsu, and star Drew Roy. Everyone attending the panel will receive a limited edition Falling Skies "prequel" comic book published by Dark Horse.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3151
Friday April 1, 2011 3:15pm - 4:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

3:20pm PDT

Melancholy of Haurhi Suzumiya 2
On the night of the Tanabata Star Festival, Mikuru transports Kyon back in time to the possible source of what caused Haruhi to search for aliens, time travelers, and ESPers. Then during the last two weeks of summer vacation, Haruhi leads the brigade in many dizzying activities. It appears to be just déjà vu, but suspecting they're repeating everything over and over again, Kyon searches for a way to end it.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 3:20pm - 3:45pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

3:30pm PDT

Animation: The Write Stuff
What do Garfield, Batman, and the Justice League have in common? This panel! Longtime animation writer/producer Mark Evanier (Garfield, Dungeons and Dragons, Mother Goose and Grimm) is joined by fellow writer/producers Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, Krypto the Super Dog) and Alan Burnett (Superman: The Animated Series, Green Lantern: First Flight), and Stan Berkowitz (Batman Beyond, Justice League: The New Frontier) to talk about their personal experiences on the frontlines of the animation industry.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3152
Friday April 1, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:30pm PDT

San Francisco Underground Indie Comic Spotlight
From the political to the artistic, this fabulous panel will spotlight the rich past, the thriving present, and the exciting future of the San Francisco underground indie comic book scene. Join Trina Robbins (Wimmen's Comix, The Brinkley Girls), Lee Marrs (Pudge, Girl Blimp), Shaenon Garrity (Narbonic, Skin Horse), Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin, Good Neighbors), Jon Macy (Fearful Hunter, Teleny and Camille), Rich Boutell (InterSections), and moderator Brian Andersen (So Super Duper, Friend of Dorothy) in what's sure to be a lively discussion.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3155
Friday April 1, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books

3:30pm PDT

Webcomics: New Horizons
They are changing the face of the comics industry, with a new breed of creator bringing fresh ideas to a new type of fan. Webcomics may be the next evolution of the medium, but for now they are still fraught with questions from creators, fans, and industry alike. Discussions will include the impact on the industry, and society as a whole. Information will be provided to help webcomics creators make important decisions and form a plan for formatting, advertising, marketing, merchandising, and even franchising their new (or established) webcomic. Participating in the panel discussion will be noted webcomic authors, Tracy Butler (Lackadaisy), Der-shing Helmer (The Meek), and Wenqing Yan (Knite), as well as editor and publisher at 4th Dimension Entertainment, Eric San Gregorio. Bring your questions, as there will be Q&A!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3154
Friday April 1, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books

3:30pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 3: Focus on Seth
WonderCon special guest Seth joins the CAC for a focus panel with Kathleen Dunley (Rio Salado College) to discuss Seth's work and how comics can be used as an act of preservation -- both literally, as with the cartoonist's Doug Wright collections, and metaphorically, as with Seth's Dominion project in Palookaville or the "preservation" of fictional Canadian TV personality George Sprott.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3153
Friday April 1, 2011 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:45pm PDT

Ghost Sweeper Mikami
To exorcise ghosts and other supernatural problems, the Paranormal detective agency Ghost Sweeper Mikami is called in, as they will take any paranormal case that pays. The agency is run by Reiko Mikami and aided by Tadao Yokoshima (who unfortunately is used as a human shield) and Okinu, a friendly female ghost.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 3:45pm - 4:10pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

4:00pm PDT

Warner Brothers: Green Lantern Cast Signing

Rules & Regulations: To win a chance for a signed studio item, please visit WonderCon booth #140 when the Exhibit Hall opens to the public daily. Ticket drawings and wristbands for signings will only be given away on the morning of the signing, while supplies last. Signings and cast are subject to change. Please visit booth #140 for the most up-to-date details.

Warner Brothers: Green Lantern Cast Signing
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard
4:00 PM, Booth #301

End-times are for calendar planning purposes only and may not reflect actual signing end-time.

Friday April 1, 2011 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Exhibit Hall - 301
  6: Limited Signings   N: New

4:00pm PDT

Exclusive Nikita Screening by Warner Bros. Television
For the second year, Warner Bros. Television will kick off WonderCon with an exclusive preview screening of an upcoming original series episode. For 2011, WBTV will be premiering the "Covenants" episode of Nikita, which will be broadcast Thursday, April 7, at 9/8c on The CW. At the conclusion of the last episode, fans were left breathless at the final image of Michael confronting Nikita in her lair after discovering Alex as the mole inside Division. WonderCon attendees will be the first to find out what happens next. From Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Nikita airs Thursdays 9/8c on The CW and stars Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III), Lyndsy Fonseca (Kick-Ass), Shane West (ER), Aaron Stanford (X2: X-Men United), Ashton Holmes (The Pacific), Tiffany Hines (Beyond the Break), with Melinda Clarke (The O.C.) and Xander Berkeley (24). Craig Silverstein (Bones), David Levinson (21 Jump Street), Danny Cannon (the CSI series), McG (Supernatural), and Peter Johnson (Human Target) are the executive producers.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3156
Friday April 1, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Television

4:00pm PDT

From Fan to Creator: Goal-Setting for Creative Types
Which side of the convention table do you want to be on, artist or fan? And what's keeping you from getting there? If you have an idea in your head that you've had trouble bringing into reality, you might benefit from this fun and practical goal-setting workshop, designed specifically for the WonderCon crowd. Known as the "Tony Robbins of Geeks," motivational speaker Douglas Neff delivers simple, proven techniques for achieving your most important goals. Whether you want to write your own screenplay, draw your first comic, or shoot your independent film, you're sure to get something useful from this informative and energizing workshop.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3158
Friday April 1, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Animation, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books, Fandom, Games, Movies

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Adam Hughes
WonderCon special guest Adam Hughes is the mega-popular artist of so many memorable covers on series such as Wonder Woman and Catwoman, and a fan-favorite for commission work in Artists' Alleys at conventions all over this great land of ours. He talks about his art and career with moderator Sara Lima (editor, ComicVine.com).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3157
Friday April 1, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

4:00pm PDT

Yu-Gi-Oh! Speed Play Constructed!
(Entry: $10) All players receive a Duelist Pack for entering. Players play in a rules modified constructed game, in four 30-minute-round tournament with prize support based on winnings. Prize support: Win two or more rounds and get a booster pack; win three or more rounds get three booster packs; go undefeated and get five booster packs!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Friday April 1, 2011 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Yu-Gi-Oh!

4:00pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #4
Short films for all ages

Best of Fest
Various
An (almost) nonstop reel of the best short films and animation from the last five years of the festival to close the day! (L/A) (Global)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog4
Friday April 1, 2011 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

4:10pm PDT

Rental Magica
For the mages of Astral, destroying supernatural monsters and dispelling dark magic is routine work. However when the company president mysteriously disappears, his son Itsuki -- who's unfamiliar with magic -- fills in. This creates problems, not only in vying with their rival Goetia for the same contracts, but in performing jobs that are becoming more dangerous.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 4:10pm - 4:35pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

4:15pm PDT

Relativity: Immortals Cast Photo Op!

Rules & Regulations
To win a chance for a signed studio item, please visit WonderCon booth #140 when the Exhibit Hall opens to the public daily. Ticket drawings and wristbands for signings will only be given away on the morning of the signing, while supplies last. Signings and cast are subject to change. Please visit booth #140 for the most up-to-date details.

Relativity: Immortals Cast Photo Op!
Visit Archaia booth #521 when the Exhibit Hall opens Friday to draw for a chance to win an exclusive photo opportunity with Immortals cast members.

End-times are for calendar planning purposes only and may not reflect actual signing end-time.

Friday April 1, 2011 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Exhibit Hall - 521
  6: Limited Signings   N: New

4:30pm PDT

IDW Looks Ahead
Join IDW Publishing's senior editor of special projects Scott Dunbier for a look at some of the intriguing new projects for 2011. Get an update on the Rocketeer Adventures, IDW's new anthology mini series debuting in May, plus lots of other top-secret goodies that will be announced on this panel for the first time -- including a brand-spanking-new Artist's Edition!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3159
Friday April 1, 2011 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Comic Books

4:30pm PDT

Indie Comics Marketing 101
Need tips on how to market your comic? This is the panel for you! Some of the best and brightest in comics today present a roundtable discussion, revealing all the secrets of success in marketing your comics. BOOM! Studios marketing director Chip Mosher is joined by Too Much Coffee Man creator Shannon Wheeler, JK Parkin (managing editor, Robot 6 at ComicBookResources.com), Laura Hudson (editor-in-chief, ComicsAlliance.com), and Sam Humphries (writer, Our Love Is Real, CBGB, Fraggle Rock), who will all discuss how to take your comic marketing to the next level!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3160
Friday April 1, 2011 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books

4:30pm PDT

The Evolution of Comics in the Transmedia Space
Double Barrel Motion Labs CEO Jeff Krelitz (Starz's Spartacus: Upon the Sands of Vengeance, Tron Legacy, The Muppet Show) and producer Diana Williams (The Crazies, Conan the Barbarian: The Motion Comic) discuss the evolution of comics into other media with panelists writer Marc Andreyko (Manhunter, Ferryman), artist Dennis Calero (X-Men Noir, Cowboys & Aliens), editor Jeff Newelt (Harvey Pekar's Cleveland), Darren Romanelli (Doctor Romanelli), director Kyle Newman (Fanboys), producer Adrian Askarieh (Hitman, Kane & Lynch), producer FJ Desanto (The Spirit, Shazam), and Paradox Entertainment (Conan The Barbarian). Double Barrel will be premiering footage from their original Fall Out Boy Motion Comic, Fall Out Toy Works, voiced by Anna Faris, along with exclusive clips of original Disney motion comics from their upcoming series.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3161
Friday April 1, 2011 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Movies

4:35pm PDT

Dojin Work
Supported and helped by her friends, Najimi continues her dream of being a successful doujinshi artist. She's hurt when her fan Hoshi buys her rival Kaneru's dojinshi instead of hers and is embarrassed when Tsuyori implies Najimi is making a better one next time for Hoshi's sake.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 4:35pm - 4:50pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

4:50pm PDT

My Bride Is a Mermaid
Since Nagasumi saw Sun as a mermaid when she saved him from drowning, by mermaid law they must be executed. To save Sun's life her Yakuza family reluctantly agrees they should marry. However, her father dislikes this and tries to get Nagasumi killed, while Sun's mother -- who supports the marriage -- protects him. Since they will be living together, Sun will also attend Nagasumi's high school. Despite all of the problems they experience, Nagasumi and Sun fall in love.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 4:50pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

5:00pm PDT

CBLDF: After the Code
Earlier this year, the Comics Code Authority was shut down. For more than 50 years the Code seal has served as a vivid reminder of the brutal government investigation and self-censorship that decimated the comics industry in the 1950s. It also stood as a standard that led to the censorship of a wide variety of comics. As the Code fades into history, the CBLDF moderates a discussion about how the Code affected comics and the threats that remain in its absence. The panel will include WonderCon special guests Sergio Aragonés, Mike Friedrich, Paul Levitz, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Marv Wolfman, and will be moderated by CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3165
Friday April 1, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

5:00pm PDT

End Your Color-Mixing Frustrations
Calling all artists! This session will open your eyes to a foolproof method for mixing artists color based on what actually happens when paint is mixed, rather than elusive color theories. This is the breakthrough Michael Wilcox Bias Color Wheel system and is for beginners and professionals alike, and for any pigmented media (watercolors, oils, acrylics, printer's inks, gouache, etc). Felipe Echevarria is a registered teacher for the Michael Wilcox School Of Color and is an accomplished comics/graphic novelist and fine artist.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3164
Friday April 1, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books

5:00pm PDT

Warner Bros.: Green Lantern
Green Lantern will shine bright at WonderCon, beginning with an opening day panel with the stars of the upcoming feature film, in theaters June 17. The highly anticipated Green Lantern movie will be the first live-action feature film to star the popular DC Comics character. The film relates the origin story of alter ego Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), a test pilot and the first human chosen to wear the ring that provides him his superpowers. Join Ryan Reynolds and other special guests from the film for a look at Warner Bros.' superhero actioner: Green Lantern!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3162
Friday April 1, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Movies

5:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Robert Kirkman
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 24, 12:34PM
WonderCon special guest Robert Kirkman, one of the most successful writers in comics today, best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible, Haunt, Image United, Astounding Wolf-Man, Marvel Zombies, the recent Super Dinosaur, and the upcoming The Infinite, will offer fans some insight into the genius behind their favorite hit comics. After becoming an Image Comics partner in 2009, introducing the internationally renowned hit TV show based on the comic The Walking Dead on AMC, and recently announcing an upcoming video game adaptation of the same series from TellTale Games, he has proven to be an unstoppable creative force.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3163
Friday April 1, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Horror and Suspense, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Television |   U: Updated, Comic Books, Horror and Suspense, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Television

5:00pm PDT

Friday Night Magic

(sealed deck for giant promo collection -- Entry: $25) All players receive six booster packs and card sleeves. Players build a 40-card limited deck and play in a Swiss-style tournament. Prize support: First place wins a collection of 100 different promo cards from various Magic sets plus current FNM promo; all other players receive promo card for every match they win.


http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Friday April 1, 2011 5:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Magic the Gathering

5:15pm PDT

Magical Witch Punie-Chan
Attending school on Earth for a year, Punie-Chan appears to be an average magical girl who's also a cheerful princess from another world. However, anyone threatening her is subjected to brutal submission holds. So she seems to have more enemies than good friends.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 5:15pm - 5:45pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

5:30pm PDT

How to Get a Job in the Video Game Industry
Francis Mao (CAPCOM) leads a panel of industry insiders from a variety of game companies and industry outlets to share with you how they got to "play video games for a living" and the wide assortment of career paths that are available. You don't have to be a programming whiz or a stellar digital artist to have a fun career in the video game industry. Hear about what the job entails for areas such as public relations, marketing, retail, publishing, editorial and more! There will be a Q&A session plus an opportunity to speak with and network one-on-one with the panelists after the session.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3166
Friday April 1, 2011 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Games

5:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Jason Aaron
Writer Jason Aaron was recently named by Marvel Comics as one of their five Architects. Hear him discuss his projects past, present and future, along with Axel Alonso (Marvel Comics editor-in-chief).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3168
Friday April 1, 2011 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

5:30pm PDT

Visions from Voyager and Highlights from HarperCollins
Join a Harper Collins Sorcerer Supreme for a vision quest tour through some great upcoming books by your favorite authors. You'll get details on new books by Neal Stephenson, Christopher Moore, Kim Harrison, Richard Kadrey and a host of others. From Avatars to Zombies, this panel has it all. And the best part is there will be free books given away!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3167
Friday April 1, 2011 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

5:45pm PDT

Mobile Suit Gundam 00
As part of a desperate plan to recover the quantum supercomputer Veda, the Celestial Being captures Revive Revival, who is an Innovator. Meanwhile, the ambitious Innovator leader Ribbons Almark declares the huge asteroid housing Veda to be a new Noah's Ark. So the Gundam Meisters and Celestial Being decide to attack and break into the enemy mothership.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 5:45pm - 6:10pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

6:00pm PDT

Figure Drawing for Popular Media
Emilio Soltero, Ph.D. (Draw the Line; Figure It Out; John Buscema: A Life in Sketches) presents a primer on drawing the figure for popular media, including drawing for comics and character design. Emilio will lecture and demonstrate on figure drawing. There will be some cool giveaways and a chance to draw as well. Join Emilio for this active presentation. Come ready to take notes and to draw.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3171
Friday April 1, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Animation, Art & Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books

6:00pm PDT

Graphic Novels: The Long and Short of It
From the comic shop to the bookstore to the classroom, graphic novels have changed the comics landscape forever. Moderator Andrew Farago (The Cartoon Art Museum) and WonderCon special guests Hope Larson (Mercury) and Seth (George Sprott), plus Miriam Libicki (Jobnik!), Andy Ristaino (Escape from Dullsville), and Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) discuss the pleasures and perils of the long-form comic.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3172
Friday April 1, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

6:00pm PDT

State of the Genre Report: It Was The Best of Times, It Was the Worst Of Times
America's foremost geeksperts weigh in on the state of science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television. Will J.J. Abrams have a Khan-do attitude on the next Trek? 3D: fad or forever? What's the next board game that will get remade as a $100 million flop? These questions and many more will be sliced, diced, and Ginsu-ed (hey, that could be a new film!). Starring Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise, The Hills Run Red), Ashley E. Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class, Fringe), Daren Dochterman (Star Trek: The Motion Picture -- Director's Edition), Steve Melching (Transformers: The Animated Series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), and special guest stars.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3170
Friday April 1, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

6:00pm PDT

WORLD PREMIERE! Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Animated Original Movie
Only at WonderCon! Warner Home Video proudly presents the World Premiere of Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, an all-new DC Universe Animated Original Movie that weaves six interlocking stories of the Green Lantern Corps' rich mythology around preparations for an attack by an ancient enemy. As the battle approaches, Hal Jordan (voiced by Nathan Fillion, Castle) mentors new recruit Arisia (Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men) in the history of the Green Lantern Corps, telling tales of Avra (the first Green Lantern) and several of Hal's comrades, including Abin Sur, Kilowog, Laira and Mogo. In the end, Arisia must rise to the occasion to help Hal, Sinestro, and the entire Green Lantern Corps save the universe from the destructive forces of Krona. Other voice cast members include actor/spoken word artist Henry Rollins, Jason Isaacs (the Harry Potter films), Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Wade Williams (Prison Break), Kelly Hu (The Vampire Diaries) and professional wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! Animation guru Bruce Timm is executive producer, and the directors are Lauren Montgomery, Jay Oliva, and Christopher Berkeley. Scripting the film are comic book luminaries Geoff Johns, Dave Gibbons, Peter J. Tomasi, Eddie Berganza, Alan Burnett, Todd Casey and Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim. Come for the movie and stay for the post-screening panel, which will feature filmmakers and members of the voice cast (highlighted in bold above)! Green Lantern: Emerald Knights will be distributed June 7 by Warner Home Video as part of the build-up to the release of the highly anticipated live action film, Green Lantern, in theaters June 17.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3169
Friday April 1, 2011 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Movies

6:10pm PDT

Bleach
Although Ichigo and his friends continue their intense training, they still find time to relax. Also Rukia, Captain Hitsugaya and his advance troop of Soul Reapers -- who are helping to protect Karakura -- are having fun in the World of the Living. But they know their upcoming battle with Sosuke Aizen and his Arrancars again is approaching.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 6:10pm - 6:35pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

6:30pm PDT

Let's Do the WaRP Time Again: Wendy Pini and Richard Pini
Wendy Pini (Elfquest, Masque of the Red Death) and Richard Pini (Elfquest) are the W and R in WaRP Graphics. Join them for an unscripted progress report on Elfquest: The Final Quest, the Masque of the Red Death graphic novel (and musical), and last but not least, the Elfquest movie.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3174
Friday April 1, 2011 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Movies

6:30pm PDT

Monsterverse Comics: Classic Horror Meets Modern Comics
The critically acclaimed Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave horror comic and its Monsterverse staff of editor/publisher/artist Kerry Gammill (Superman) and West Coast editor Sam F. Park (Molt) are joined by Derek McCaw (Tony Loco), Chris Moreno (World War Hulk), Rafael Navarro (Sonambulo), and more to discuss iconic horror for a new age, announce upcoming Monsterverse projects and engage in a Q&A session!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3175
Friday April 1, 2011 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Horror and Suspense

6:30pm PDT

Back to Space-Con: The Story of the 1970s Sci-Fi Conventions
This panel discussion is a fascinating look back to the roots of today's modern conventions and is followed by the 74-minute documentary film about the 1970s conventions called Space-Con. Told by the original organizers and fans, the film includes celebrity interviews by Bob Wilkins, dealers-room footage, costume contests, and over 40 minutes of rare convention footage. A short Q&A session follows the movie with panelists John Stanley (Creature Features), Mr. Lobo (Cinema Insomnia), Tom Wyrsch (writer/director), Strephon Taylor (producer/editor), and Ernie Fosselius (Hardware Wars).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3173
Friday April 1, 2011 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

6:35pm PDT

Tears to Tiara
Although Demon Lord Arawn has successfully lead the Gaels in the battle for Avalon, nearly constant combat has battered their forces. To continue funding their assault, Arawn leads Arthur and some Gael forces to his tomb to find hidden treasures. However, advances by the imperial forces cause him to use a divine spell, causing unexpected consequences.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 6:35pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

7:00pm PDT

The Tower of Druaga
Determined to learn the truth of the Tower of Druga and the fates of Neeba and Kaaya, Jil, with Ki's spiritual essence, along with Fatina, Uta, and Henaro, climb the tower again. Gaining access to the tower's upper levels, they ascend knowing they may never return home. They will confront new dangers on these upper levels and another group after the tower's secrets, while avoiding some of the King's royal guards who are pursuing them.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 7:00pm - 7:25pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

7:00pm PDT

Digital Comics Smackdown
Digital comics are heating up. Competition is getting fierce. A panel of the best and brightest in the new wave of digital comics engage in a wide-ranging discussion of everything from comics on the iPad, iPhone, and PC to how digital comics fit into the brick and mortar marketplace. This is your one-stop panel for all the latest digital comics news! Panelists include David Steinberger (CEO of comiXology), Micah (CEO of Graphic.ly), Michael Murphey (CEO of iVerse). Moderated by Chip Mosher (marketing director, BOOM! Studios).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3176
Friday April 1, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books

7:25pm PDT

Vampire Knight
With the upcoming school dance approaching, Yuki and Zero are busy trying to quell the Day Class's enthusiastic pursuit of the Night Class. Also Yuki is asked by the Headmaster to show a new transfer student -- Maria Kurenai -- around the academy, whose seemingly innocent exterior is hiding something that will turn their world upside down.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 7:25pm - 7:50pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

7:50pm PDT

Needless
They're called Needless -- mutants possessing amazing powers, such as super speed, form changing, and learning opponents' powers. After two Needless -- Adam Blade and Eve -- rescue Cruz Schild from Simeon, they and Professor Gido decide to not only protect him but to help him defeat the forces of Simeon led by the ruthless Adam Arclight
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 7:50pm - 8:15pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

8:15pm PDT

Genshiken 2
With the start of a new school year, the Genshiken Club under its new leader Ohno tries to recruit new members. Also, she and Saki noticing that Sasahara and Oguie are attracted to each other and try to help this budding relationship progress.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 8:15pm - 8:40pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

8:30pm PDT

Star Wars: Last Fan Movie Standing
Choose the last Star Wars fan movie standing at this friendly competition hosted by Lucasfilm's Mary Franklin. The Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge, now in its tenth year, honors promising moviemakers who do outstanding work, with the top prize each year chosen by Star Wars writer/director George Lucas. How do your movie tastes compare? Come and support your favorites, and you just might take home a Star Wars souvenir at the end of the evening. Bonus: An exclusive first look at one of the 2011 Fan Movie Challenge entries!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3177
Friday April 1, 2011 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Animation, Fandom, Movies, Nighttime Programming, Science Fiction & Fantasy

8:40pm PDT

The Tower of Druaga
Determined to learn the truth of the Tower of Druga and the fates of Neeba and Kaaya, Jil, with Ki's spiritual essence, along with Fatina, Uta, and Henaro, climb the tower again. Gaining access to the tower's upper levels, they ascend knowing they may never return home. They will confront new dangers on these upper levels and another group after the tower's secrets, while avoiding some of the King's royal guards who are pursuing them.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 8:40pm - 9:05pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

9:05pm PDT

Kurokami
Forming a ritualistic bond between humans and Tera Guardians known as a Pact, Kuro saved Keita's life and gained new powers. But that carried a price neither was aware of. From new comrades formed in battle, Kieta learns his mother may have been involved somehow with Tera Guardians before her untimely death, so he and Kuro head to Okinawa to find the answers to many mysteries.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 9:05pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

9:30pm PDT

Chrome Shell Regios
The world is an arid wasteland where massive mutant monsters, called Contaminoids, roam, and nomadic communities living in mobile domed cities compete for scarce resources. Mysterious young Layfon -- whose special abilities are stronger than his comrades' -- is forced to enroll at a military academy. Joining his fellow student soldiers in the desperate battle against the Contaminoids, Layfon must keep the origin of his abilities a secret or it will tear their team apart.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Friday April 1, 2011 9:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime
 
Saturday, April 2
 

10:00am PDT

WonderCon Magic League: All Weekend Long!
(Entry: $15) Players receive a current standard legal intro deck, and card sleeves. Open play format: play anyone else in the league, win or lose win cards to beef up your deck. Prize support: Standard legal Magic cards, and promos. The player with the most matches played each day wins an additional prize.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Magic the Gathering

10:00am PDT

WonderCon Yu-Gi-Oh! League: All Weekend Long!
(Entry: $15) Players receive a Yu-Gi-Oh! Structure Deck, a Turbo pack, and card sleeves. Open play format: play anyone else in the league, win or lose: win cards to beef up your deck. Prize support: various cards, and promos. The player with the most matches played each day wins an additional prize.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Yu-Gi-Oh!

10:30am PDT

Bamboo Blade
Having Tamaki at practice every day gives hope to the other girls of the school's Kendo club that they can win their competitions. However with a possible suspension and other pressures facing them, they must support each other and stick together or the team will crumble and break up.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

10:30am PDT

Archaia Comics Presents: 2011 and Beyond
What's next from the publisher of fine books like Mouse Guard, Return of the Dapper Men, Fraggle Rock, Lucid, Tumor and The Killer? Find out at this announcement-filled panel as Archaia editor-in-chief Stephen Christy is joined on stage by several surprise guests as they reveal what's coming from the company in 2011 and beyond, including news about The Dark Crystal, A Tale of Sand, Time of the Dapper Men, Mr. Murder Is Dead and Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard Vol. 2!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3178
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books

10:30am PDT

Spotlight on Francis Manapul
WonderCon special guest Francis Manapul helped bring back Superboy and now draws The Flash. Join him and his friends in a discussion about his art as well as his adventures on the TV show Beast Legends in a Q&A style fashion panel. Moderated by other industry stars such as artist Joel Gomez (The Authority), writer Sterling Gates (Supergirl), and Comic Vine's Tony Guerrero and Sara Lima.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3179
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

10:30am PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #5
Short films for all ages

Where, There, Here
Soyeon Kim
A playful visualization of Hide and Seek. Masked African characters dance to a pounding beat in this snappy and fluid animation using only sand. (A) (USA)

Airport Goodbye
Katie Maren
Childhood friends will enjoy good memories forever. (A) (USA)

Beans
Marly Reed
The whimsical adventures of one kid and a fistful of candy. (L/A) (Canada)

Luna
Javier C. Rivera
A young girl tries to cope with the loss of her mother and finds comfort by staring at the moon in the woods. (A) (USA)

Jellyfish Niche
Jenny Sherman
A little jellyfish has trouble finding his niche. (A) (USA)

Squirrel Tale
Jenny Sherman
Charlie the squirrel is tired of acorns but notices there is a new tasty snack just across the road. Trouble ahead, though. (A) (USA)

Hubo
Erick Oh
Hubo is a walking humanoid robot with a life-size bipedal frame, enjoying an encounter with an atypical bouncing ball. (A) (South Korea/USA)

Tah-Dah
Stacey Chomiak
One bug, one farmer, and the cello that brought them together. (A) (Canada)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog5
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

10:30am PDT

Heroclix 500 points 3-Booster Sealed Event
Prizes: Brave and the Bold Black Lanterns set (Kal-L, Martian Manhunter, Black Hand and Nekron) for the Winner, GSX LEs for Fellowship. Top 10 will move into the Sunday Championship Tournament. (Ending time is approximate.)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:30am - 2:30pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Heroclix

10:55am PDT

Super Gals 2
For Ran and her best friends Miyu and Aya, being the best Super Gals in Shibuya isn't easy. As high school students they have to deal with the responsibilities of homework, studying, and their relationships with family, friends, and other people. However they are still able to enjoying doing fun activities together and with their boyfriends.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:55am - 11:20am PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

11:00am PDT

Exploring the World of Cartoon Network's Adventure Time: What Time Is It?
Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and Curtis Lelash, director of original series at Cartoon Network, give fans a behind the scenes look at the network's hit show and an exclusive preview of upcoming episodes. Fans can ask questions about the show and participate in a trivia challenge to win Adventure Time prizes!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3180
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Animation, Television

11:00am PDT

Prismacolor: Tips and Techniques for Drawing Manga
Shelley Minnis, Prismacolor specialist, presents helpful ways to use your Prismacolor Markers to create great illustrations for manga works. The one-hour presentation provides an overview of product information, tips on ways to use the pencils and markers and will provide you with lots of samples and chances to win great prizes!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3181
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Art & Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books

11:00am PDT

Spotlight on Bill Sienkiewicz
WonderCon special guest Bill Sienkiewicz is best known for his work on Elektra: Assassin and his creator-owned title Stray Toasters. The artist talks about his work across all media, including comics, painting, television, and movies, in this spotlight panel.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3182
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Comic Books, Movies, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Television

11:00am PDT

Lucas Licensing Portfolio Review
Troy Alders, art director at Lucas Licensing, is conducting portfolio reviews, providing critiques, and offering tips for aspiring artists. Bring a portfolio selection of your best work and see if you have what it takes to create art for the ever-expanding Lucasfilm galaxy.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_portrev.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 226
  4: Portfolio Review, Lucas Licensing

11:20am PDT

Special A
For Hikari, wanting to beat her rival Kei at anything is no longer the obsession it once was, as she is starting to enjoy spending time with him doing various activities together and with the other club members. Also she is slowly becoming aware that he may actually love her and that she is possibly falling in love with him.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:20am - 11:45am PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

11:30am PDT

DC Universe
What will happen to your favorite DCU characters during this year's major events? Join DC's executive Editor-DCU Eddie Berganza and group editor Mike Marts, along with WonderCon special guests Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes), Francis Manapul (The Flash), James Robinson (Justice League of America), Judd Winick (Power Girl), Marv Wolfman (DC Universe Online), and others to hear about upcoming highlights from the DCU.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3183
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:30am PDT

Transcending Trauma: From the Birth of Batman to the Rise of the Red Hood
Traumatic experience is a common element in the origin of many comic book characters, but does such experience alone explain the character's path to heroism or villainy? What drove Batman to become a hero instead of a "nemesis"? Do characters such as The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, and Punisher meet criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Returning to WonderCon after their "Unhinged: The Forensic Psychiatry of Arkham's Insane" panel last year, the physicians of Broadcast Thought explore how traumatic experiences have affected these and other characters. Learn as H. Eric Bender, M.D., Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., and Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., use their backgrounds in child and adolescent, adult, and forensic psychiatry to discuss responses to trauma and apply theories of attachment, development, and resiliency to the formation of the hero. Bring your questions, and join the doctors as they lend their unique expertise to WonderCon, exploring how comic book characters transcend trauma or descend into villainy!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3185
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books

11:30am PDT

WonderCon's 25th Anniversary!
25 shows ago, in 1987, a band of Bay Area retailers and comics fans gathered together and created "The Wonderful World of Comics Convention." That event changed into WonderCon the following year and has grown to be one of the largest and most popular comics conventions in the country. Mark Evanier talks to longtime show managers Joe Field, Mike Friedrich, and Bryan Uhlenbrock, plus Comic-Con International's David Glanzer, about the long, great history of the West Coast's second largest comics convention.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3184
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Fandom, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:45am PDT

Lucky Star
Although Konata, Kagami, Tsukasa, and Miyuki are busy with homework and exams, they are still able to enjoy doing fun things together after school, during the weekends, and on any holidays. Also, Konata's younger cousin Yutaka is now attending their school and having fun times with her new female friends who are also classmates.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:45am - 12:10pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

11:45am PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #6
Short films for all ages

The Girl, the City, the Magi (A Bedtime Story)
Greg Brehm
A girl with big dreams gets quite a surprise when she meets three magical pint-sized wise guys. (A) (USA)

Tableau
Chris Anderson
A man with a TV for a head uses his subconscious mind. (A) (USA)

Frogs, Toads, Love
Barbara Parks
What more do you need, really? (A) (USA)

Wanda
Barbara Parks
A little girl has a nonstop desire to get everything she can and more. Of course, having everything and more is not always wonderful. (A) (USA)

Summer
Marc Wiskemann
Love becomes a possibility on a warm summer evening. (A) (USA)

Tommy T Bone
David Icely
An animated T-bone steak runs from his hungry nemesis. (A) (USA)

The Pumpkin Gatherer
David Icely, Lucas Gonzales, Matt Cullen
Strangeness lurks in the role of the pumpkin gatherer. (A) (USA)

The Plant
Jennifer Oxley
A girl devises a creative solution to get her kite from the branches of a tall tree. (A) (USA)

Out on a Limb
Daisy Yu, Chuan Lin
A young bird reaches out, vulnerable to the unknown, craving freedom. (A) (Taiwan/USA)

Gallery Girl
Andrew Marshel
Tired of her flat existence, a girl painted on an Egyptian hieroglyphic wall decides to explore the other paintings. (A) (USA)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog6
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

12:00pm PDT

Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Cast Signing

Rules & Regulations
To win a chance for a signed studio item, please visit WonderCon booth #140 when the Exhibit Hall opens to the public daily. Ticket drawings and wristbands for signings will only be given away on the morning of the signing, while supplies last. Signings and cast are subject to change. Please visit booth #140 for the most up-to-date details.

Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Cast Signing
Alan Burnett, Geoff Johns, Andrea Romano, Bruce Timm, Wade Williams & more
12:00 PM, Booth #301

End-times are for calendar planning purposes only and may not reflect actual signing end-time.

 

Saturday April 2, 2011 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Exhibit Hall - 301
  6: Limited Signings   N: New

12:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Berkeley Breathed: Tales of an Accidental Cartoonist
WonderCon special guest Berkeley Breathed takes a look back in this 30-year career auto retrospective, reviewing his happy car wreck of a comics stripping career with a look at some highs and lows and some seriously ridiculous detours.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3186
Saturday April 2, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

12:00pm PDT

The Official Aspen Comics Panel 2011
Creators Frank Mastromauro (Dellec, Shrugged), Peter Steigerwald (Lady Mechanika, Brightest Day), Vince Hernandez (Charismagic, Dellec), Mark Roslan (Broken Pieces), JT Krul (Mindfield, Soulfire), Joe Benitez (Lady Mechanika), Jay Fabok (Soulfire), David Wohl (Executive Assistant Iris), and more will be discussing and previewing Aspen's newest releases for 2011 including Fathom, Soulfire, Charismagic, Lady Mechanika, Broken Pieces, and their all new summer event, Executive Assistant Iris: The Hit List Agenda. Aspen will also be making a special announcement about an all-new Aspen property on the horizon.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3188
Saturday April 2, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Comic Books

12:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 4: Politics of Oppression and Identity
The eternal struggle of art and freedom engages Fabio Luiz Carneiro Mourilhe Silva (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro) and Jon Hogan (Syracuse University), who examine how the work of Brazilian cartoonist Henrique de Souza Filho, aka Henfil, served as an ideological and critical weapon against the military dictatorship of the 1960s through the 1980s. Jose Alaniz (University of Washington, Seattle) brings the discussion home with a focus on how the Mike Murdock storyline in Daredevil plays with identity politics through Matt Murdock's status as blind, then sighted, then blind, then sighted. Confused? You and Karen Page both!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3187
Saturday April 2, 2011 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference

12:00pm PDT

Yu-Gi-Oh! Booster Box Constructed
(Entry: $10) All players receive a Turbo Pack for entering. Players play in a single elimination tournament. Prize support: 1st place gets a Booster Box of the current set; additional prize support based on attendance.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Yu-Gi-Oh!

12:10pm PDT

Aira the Natural
On Aqua, a water-covered planet, Akari continues her training with the prestigious Aria Company to fulfill her dream of becoming a prima undine, together with her best friends Aika and Alice, who share the same dreams with their companies. They have fun times while training and discovering new things about Neo-Venezia.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 12:10pm - 12:35pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

12:15pm PDT

Screen Gems: Priest Cast Signing

Rules & Regulations
To win a chance for a signed studio item, please visit WonderCon booth #140 when the Exhibit Hall opens to the public daily. Ticket drawings and wristbands for signings will only be given away on the morning of the signing, while supplies last. Signings and cast are subject to change. Please visit booth #140 for the most up-to-date details.

Screen Gems: Priest Cast Signing
Paul Bettany, Lily Collins, Maggie Q, Min-Woo Hyung, Cam Gigandet
12:15 PM

End-times are for calendar planning purposes only and may not reflect actual signing end-time.

Saturday April 2, 2011 12:15pm - 12:45pm PDT
Exhibit Hall - 140
  6: Limited Signings   N: New

12:30pm PDT

Super
Rainn Wilson (The Office) and director James Gunn (Slither) come to San Francisco for a conversation about their highly anticipated new film Super. Learn about how a short-order cook can take justice into his own hands with little more than a wrench and a sign from above. Don't steal, don't deal drugs, and don't miss your chance to get a unique first look at this singular dark comedy, opening this spring!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3189
Saturday April 2, 2011 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Humor & Satire, Television

12:30pm PDT

CBLDF Live Art Jam
Watch great live art made before your eyes on the big screen and bid to win the pieces to support a great cause! The CBLDF Live Art Jam features artists Tom Hodges (Star Wars), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), and Terry Moore (ECHO), plus special guests. Get an inside look at the creative act and win great art!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3190
Saturday April 2, 2011 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

12:35pm PDT

Ramen Fighter Miki
For Miki, working at her mother's ramen shop includes not only serving customers but competing against her restaurant rival Megumi at the nearby bakery, fighting Kankuro who always challenges her, and trying to defeat her mother during their constant arguments.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 12:35pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

1:00pm PDT

Gintama
In alien-occupied feudal Japan, Gintoki and his two assistants at his Odd Job Agency will take on the oddest of jobs just to be employed, regardless of how weird the jobs are or how they must swallow their pride doing certain ones. However, these jobs pay them little for the risk to life and limb that they have to constantly endure.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 1:25pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

1:00pm PDT

Cowboys & Aliens
Blockbuster filmmaker Jon Favreau (Iron Man series) will present exclusive footage from one of Summer 2011's most highly anticipated films, Cowboys & Aliens. Starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, Cowboys & Aliens crosses the classic Western with the alien-invasion movie in a blazingly original way. Joined by an arsenal of top moviemakers -- Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci -- Favreau brings an all-new action thriller that will take audiences into the Old West, where a lone cowboy leads an uprising against a terror from beyond our world. Following the presentation, the director will answer questions from moderator Roberto Orci about the making of the film and what moviegoers may expect on July 29.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3191
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Movies

1:00pm PDT

Marvel: Welcome to the X-Men
Marvel's most uncanny heroes have emerged bloodied -- and not altogether unbowed -- in their war against the vampire nation. But what will be the monstrous legion's next move against mutantkind? And what secrets are at the heart of the mysterious timeline known as the "Age Of X"? Pop your claws into all the answers as Axel Alonso (Marvel's editor-in-chief), Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force), C.B. Cebulski, (SVP creator & content development), and a slew of surprise guests explore the present landscape and multiple futures of the X-Men.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3192
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Marv Wolfman
Writer/director James Robinson will be interviewing WonderCon special guest Marv Wolfman about his 4+ decade career as well as dozens of his creations from Blade to Black Cat to New Teen Titans, Crisis On Infinite Earths and much, much more.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3194
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:00pm PDT

The Sergio & Mark Show
The "Sergio" is Sergio Aragonés, the world's most honored cartoonist and one of the "usual gang of idiots" in MAD magazine for over 45 years. The "Mark" is Mark Evanier, writer of comic books and TV shows, blogger, convention panel host, and Sergio's collaborator on Groo the Wanderer for more years than either will admit or can believe. They will tell you all about their partnership, about the forthcoming mini series in which Groo battles Conan the Barbarian...and anything else you want to know about.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3193
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:00pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #7

Short films for all ages

A Day at the Beach
Douglas Williams
An adventurer does not hesitate. (A) (USA)

One Small Step
Graham Ross
An alien descends on a new planet to call his own. Unfortunately, his size leads to some difficulty in staking his claim. (A) (USA)

Li'l Emo's HallowEmo
Craig Lew
A candy-obsessed Emo Girl disturbs a huge winged creature in her quest to gather the most goodies on Halloween. (A) (USA)

The Ingredient
Tad Patterson
A stop-motion animated film wherein Lucky the beaver must stop an unscrupulous wizard and his pet monster. (A) (USA)

Anna's World
Shu Low, Simon Cheu
A five-year-old girl casts a spell to counter an oddball invader. (A) (Australia)

Karma Café
Eben Kostbar
A lonely young man finds words of wisdom from a coffee server. An all-time festival favorite. (L) (USA)


http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog7
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

1:00pm PDT

BOOM! Studios Portfolio Review
BOOM! Studios is conducting portfolio reviews, providing critiques, and offering tips for aspiring artists. Bring a portfolio selection of your best work and see if you have what it takes to create comics for one of the hottest comic book companies today!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_portrev.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 226
  4: Portfolio Review, BOOM! Studios

1:00pm PDT

M:tG Level Up! For Nintendo 3DS
(Entry: $20) Players receive a random 30-card deck, a Scars of Mirrodin booster, and two boosters of Mirrodin Besieged; play in a superfast paced limited format where the rules change every round! Prize support: 1st place gets a Nintendo 3DS! Additional prize support based on attendance.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Magic the Gathering

1:25pm PDT

Galaxy Angel X
During their search for more lost technology, the Angel Bridge members -- Milfeulle, Mint, Vanilla, Ranpha, and Forte -- recruit a new member, Chitose. However, due to some misunderstandings between them, their actions cause the Angel Bridge to get into many hilarious situations during their various missions.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:25pm - 1:40pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

1:30pm PDT

Summit Entertainment: The Three Musketeers
Summit Entertainment presents a sneak peek of the upcoming action adventure The Three Musketeers. A surprise special guest shares footage from the film and discusses their experience bringing the story to the big screen. In The Three Musketeers -- from the director of Resident Evil and Mortal Kombat -- the hot-headed young D'Artagnan (Logan Lerman) joins forces with three rogue Musketeers (Matthew MacFadyen, Luke Evans, and Ray Stevenson) in this reimagination of Alexandre Dumas' story. They must stop the evil Richlieu (Christoph Waltz) and face off with Buckingham (Orlando Bloom) and the treacherous Milady (Milla Jovovich). In theatres 10/14/11.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3195
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Movies

1:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Frank Quitely
WonderCon special guest Frank Quitely is one of the most popular artists working in comics today. The artist -- who provided the cover art for this year's WonderCon Program Book -- talks about his career in this special spotlight event.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3196
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:30pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 5: Life After Trauma -- To Be a Superhero or Supervillain?
Did you ever wonder why experiencing trauma led Batman to become a hero but Harvey Dent to become a villain? Why Superman hasn't given up his Herculean task for good after being exposed to so much loss, stress, and destruction? What makes superheroes keep fighting without getting burnt out, disillusioned, or becoming villains? Join psychologists Andrea Letamendi (UC San Diego) and Robin Rosenberg (Psychology of Superheroes), psychology professor Travis Langley (Henderson State University), and WonderCon special guest Marv Wolfman as they address these questions, applying what we know about trauma in our world to the world of superheroes to better understand why the same types of events can lead some folks to heroism and others to villainy.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3197
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:40pm PDT

Dirty Pair
As top operatives of the for-profit World Welfare Works, Kei and Yuri are dispatched to resolve crises throughout the universe. Their codename is supposedly "Lovely Angels," however their job effectiveness is rivaled by the destruction they always leave behind, whether their fault or not, earning them the public and unwanted nickname the Dirty Pair.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 1:40pm - 2:05pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

2:00pm PDT

Focus Features: HANNA
Reunited for the first time since he directed her to an Oscar nomination in Atonement, Joe Wright and Saoirse Ronan are ready to shake you up with HANNA. A boldly original adventure thriller with elements of dark fairy tales, HANNA will cue lots of questions from you for the talented team at this panel -- even before you've seen the movie.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3198
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

2:00pm PDT

Gaia Online
Chris Castagnetto (DJ Helsing) is proud to be hosting the Official Gaia Online Panel. This is your chance to meet the Gaia staff, get your burning questions answered, and get a sneak peek at some of the great stuff Gaia has planned for 2011. Expect plenty of fun and some great prizes!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3202
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Fandom

2:00pm PDT

Hermes Press: A Tribute to John Buscema
Legendary comic book artist and inker Joe Sinnott (Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer) talks via teleconference with Ernie Chan (Conan), Brian Peck (author of John Buscema: Michelangelo of Comics), and publisher Daniel Herman about the artwork and career of "Big" John Buscema in this panel discussion and Q&A session.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3201
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Comic Books

2:00pm PDT

Spotlight on F. Paul Wilson
WonderCon special guest F. Paul Wilson (The Keep, Repairman Jack) has written bestselling novels, screenplays, comic books, and videogames in multiple genres since the 1970s. Wilson will talk about the secrets of his longevity in the writing game, with a Q&A to follow.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3200
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Games, Movies, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

2:00pm PDT

Image Comics Show
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 24, 12:30PM
Image Comics will announce some upcoming projects, update fans about ongoing projects, and host a Q&A session with some of Image's best writers. Don't miss your chance to find out what Image is up to before anyone else does and ask questions of your favorite creators! Panelists include Tomm Coker (Undying Love), Viktor Kalvachev (Blue Estate), Daniel Corey (Moriarty), Deborah Vankin (Poseurs), Ben McCool (Choker, Memoir), Nate Simpson (Nonplayer), Joe Casey (Godland, Butcher Baker The Righteous Maker), and Brandon Seifert & Lukas Ketner (Witch Doctor).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3199
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Comic Books |   U: Updated, Comic Books

2:00pm PDT

Aspen Comics Official Portfolio Review
Vince Hernandez, editor-in-chief of Aspen Comics, is on hand to review portfolios, offer advice for aspiring artists, and provide valuable tips for improving your portfolio and samples. Any artists looking to get their foot in the door in the comics industry are welcome to attend.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_portrev.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 226
  4: Portfolio Review, Aspen Comics

2:05pm PDT

Slayers Evolution R
Now Lina, Gourry, Amelia, Zelgadis, and Pokota are searching for the Hellmaster's Jar, which holds the soul of Rezo the Red Priest. Resurrecting him is the only hope Pokota has to save his kingdom's people. However, they will have to confront and deal with various dangers during this search, such as masked assassins, headless knights, and a shifty Xellos.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:05pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

2:15pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #8

Short films for ages 6 and older

Topi
Arjun Rihan
A young Hindu boy in 1947 India has a chance encounter with destiny. (A) (USA)

Alex & Alex
Eric J. Huber
A comedy about two children who, after learning the sun is expanding every day, seek to find a way to protect themselves. (L) (USA)

Foursquare Day
Jeremy Teichner
A shy fourth-grader makes new friends (and encounters new adversaries) when he plays foursquare after school. (L) (USA)

Flight Training
Mark Montefiore
A young Muslim boy's dream of becoming a pilot comes true when he takes a private plane on a joyride with his best friend. (L) (Canada)

Shpourky & Ombra
Mike Hollenbeck
A magical coming-of-age tale about a baby skyscraper monster who must decide between helping the injured Evil Crow who stole his mother,- or living in a lonely world with an inanimate friend he creates out of rooftop rubbish. (A) (Canada)


http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog8
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

2:30pm PDT

Hayate the Combat Butler
Since Hayate has constantly proven he's a butler with many talents -- including sometimes bringing misfortune on himself -- Nagi and the others wonder if he has any weaknesses. Meanwhile, despite having no success with her manga, Nagi tries to turn it into an anime. Also Hayate accompanies Nagi on a pleasure cruise on Sakuya's titanic yacht.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

2:30pm PDT

Marvel Television Presents: The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Iron Man Anime
Don't miss Marvel Animation's exclusive look at an all-new, action-packed episode of The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Plus catch a full-length episode screening of the highly anticipated Iron Man Anime! Marvel's head of television, Jeph Loeb, will launch you into this action-packed hour featuring your favorite Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains battling it out! Make sure to check out The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, now airing on Disney XD, and the all-new Iron Man Anime series, coming this summer to G4!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3203
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Comic Books

2:30pm PDT

Yu-Gi-Oh! Super Box Tournament
(Entry: $20) All players receive a random booster pack and an additional booster each round they survive. Players play in a single elimination tournament; every round they win gets them a booster pack. Prize support: 1st place gets a Booster Box of the current set; additional prize support based on attendance.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Yu-Gi-Oh!

2:30pm PDT

Heroclix 800 points Clash of the Titans (Golden Age)
All figures on your team must be at least 100 pts or over. NO colossals. Three actions per turn. NO Bystander Tokens, NO BFCs, and NO Feats. Prizes: A full set of Lanterns Special Objects for the winner and GSX LEs for fellowships. (Ending time is approximate.)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Heroclix

2:55pm PDT

Urusei Yatsura
Because Lum, an alien girl, and Ataru, a human guy, who are engaged, have a unique romantic relationship, they experience many hilarious situations and misadventures together. They somehow seem to get their friends, family, classmates, and any bystanders they may encounter involved in as well.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 2:55pm - 3:25pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

3:00pm PDT

BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios is getting even BIGGER and BOLDER. Join Ross Richie, Matt Gagnon and Chip Mosher as they discuss BOOM! Studios, KABOOM! and BOOM! Town...unveiling what will without a doubt be some of the most exciting new titles of 2011.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3209
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books

3:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 6: Understanding Superheroes
Dyfrig Jones (Bangor University) presents the current Creu Arwyr research project, funded by the Welsh government, in which the pupils of Ysgol Syr Huw Owen are working with artist Mike Collins (Freakhouse Graphics) to create new superheroes and write narratives for these characters based in the community around the school. Travis Langley (Henderson State University) takes a psychological look into the mind of the on-screen Batman.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3204
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference

3:00pm PDT

Creator Rights
Let's face it: it's a dog-eat-dog world out there, especially when it comes to your rights as a creator. Here's your chance to share the knowledge of a formidable panel of creators, including Mike Friedrich, who set up the first agency for comics creators, Star*Reach; Marv Wolfman, whose career includes comics, animation, and the literary world; retailer and former WonderCon manager Joe Field, the creator of Free Comic Book Day and a co-founder of ComicsPro; and noted attorney Michael Lovitz, who literally wrote the book (The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book) on comics creator rights. Moderated by Mark Evanier, whose experience includes the business of comics, television, movies, and animation.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3208
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Animation, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books, Games, Movies, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Television

3:00pm PDT

Screen Gems: Priest
A post-apocalyptic action thriller, set in an alternate world, one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest (Paul Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities. When his niece (Lily Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on an obsessive quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece's boyfriend (Cam Gigandet), a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess (Maggie Q) who possesses otherworldly fighting skills. Confirmed to appear are stars Paul Bettany and Lily Collins, and director Scott Stewart.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3205
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Horror and Suspense, Movies

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Hope Larson
A retrospective on the career of WonderCon special guest Hope Larson, from art school minicomics to original graphic novels (Mercury, Chiggers, Gray Horses) and her upcoming adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. Oni Press's George Rohac moderates.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3207
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:00pm PDT

Methods and Materials: Sculpting with Mattel and the Four Horsemen
UPDATED: Tue, Mar 22, 05:16PM
Do you want to know the basic aspects of sculpting and fabrication? Would you love to get an inside peek at the materials and tools used in creating all of your favorite action figures? Come to this instructional panel where Jim Preziosi (Four Horsemen Toy Design Studios) and members of the Mattel Design Team will take you through the process.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3206
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Comic Books |   U: Updated, Art & Illustration, Comic Books

3:00pm PDT

eigoMANGA Portfolio Review
eigoMANGA is reviewing submissions for original manga or manga-style works to be published in our line of graphic novels and anthology magazines.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_portrev.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 226
  4: Portfolio Review, eigoMANGA

3:25pm PDT

Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 2
On the night of the Tanabata Star Festival, Mikuru transports Kyon back in time to the possible source of what caused Haruhi to search for aliens, time travelers, and ESPers. Then during the last two weeks of summer vacation, Haruhi leads the brigade in many dizzying activities. It appears to be just déjà vu, but suspecting they're repeating everything over and over again, Kyon searches for a way to end it.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:25pm - 3:50pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

3:30pm PDT

Marvel: Cup O' Joe
This is it, Mighty Marvel fans: the no-holds-barred, anything goes, full of surprises panel you wait all year for, and it's here! Marvel's chief creative officer Joe Quesada takes on all questions, shocks the audience with jaw-dropping announcements, and keeps you guessing with superstar guests Axel Alonso (Marvel's editor-in-chief), Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Jeph Loeb (Marvel's head of television), and C.B. Cebulski (Marvel's SVP creator & content development). You better be here, because this is the panel that everyone will be talking about!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3210
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:30pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #9

Short films for ages 5 and older

The Wishing Well
Rod Maxwell
One woman’s quest for love takes her to a wishing well. An all-time festival favorite. (L/A)

Test Anxiety
Bob Deaver
A young boy tries to pass exams—but these are no ordinary exams. (A) (USA)

Alex & the Ghosts
Eric Warin
A story of childhood magic and wonderment surrounding a legendary hockey team. (A) (Canada)

One Small Step
Damien Slevin/Nathan Jones
600 million humans saw a man walk on the moon for the first time. They were not the only ones watching. (A) (Australia)

Skylight
David Baas
An animated mock documentary about the ecological plight of penguins in the Antarctic. (A) (Canada)

Hey Guy
Ben Shetrit
The sci-fi fantasy adventure of a little girl and her pet toad. (A) (Israel)

Thom Cat
Mike Gray
Thom G. Cat is a genius inventor, a brilliant scientist, and a fashion trendsetter . . . not bad for a cat! (A) (7:00) (USA)

The Infinite Goliath
Mike Gray
The alleged master of evil meets his match in neighborhood children. (A) (USA)

Abridged
Arjun Rihan
Two pieces of the Bay Bridge work together and fall in love. (A) (USA)


http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog9
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

3:50pm PDT

Akane Iro Ni Somaru Saka
After delinquent Junichi Nagase rescues Yuuhi Katagiri from two thugs, their lives change. They're both stunned to learn they will be in the same high school class and are even engaged in an arranged marriage set up by their parents. Also, Yuuhi will now be moving in with Junichi and his younger sister Minato.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 3:50pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

4:00pm PDT

Comic Book Law School®: Let's Get It Started
A very good place to start...to start learning how to protect your intellectual property rights, that is! New convention! New city! Same dynamic format! This installment of the popular Comic Book Law School series will provide a basic foundation for understanding copyright and trademark law through an interactive lecture, and is brought to you by noted attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book. This workshop will cover the basics of protection and ownership of ideas, works of authorship, characters, names and logos, from conception through publication and beyond. Attendees will participate in an interactive discussion about basic rights provided under U.S. copyright and trademark laws, as well as the registration process for each, and maybe even stray into the realms of contracts and new media. Along the way, there will be plenty to learn about the protections available, as well as the numerous potential pitfalls, under the U.S. trademark and copyright systems. Please Note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and practice tips to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. However, the seminar is presented for information and entertainment purposes only, and the information presented and opinions expressed at the seminars do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. [This program is approved for one (1) credit of California MCLE.]
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3213
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books

4:00pm PDT

Comics for Social Justice: The Making of Oil and Water
Oil and Water is a book-length comic (Fantagraphics, Fall 2010) that is a partly fictionalized account of a 10-day trip 22 Oregonians (activists, teachers, business owners, scientists and artists) took last summer to "bear witness" to the BP oil spill. Steve Duin (Comics: Between the Panels and Oregonian columnist) will briefly present the historic impact of comics on issues of contemporary social relevance. Mike Rosen (Portland to Gulf Coast Project Leader) will give a quick overview of why this project was conceived and what it hopes to accomplish. Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man and cartoonist for The New Yorker magazine) will present his sketches from the Gulf Coast and show how he and Duin transformed them into a compelling portrait of what hope and challenges remain along a ravaged coastline, and one awash in both seafood and oil, that will be changed as irrevocably as those Oregonians that chose to bear witness to the tragedy. Q&A session to follow.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3214
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books

4:00pm PDT

IDW: Godzilla: The Return To Comics
Entering a new decade, the King of the Monsters is ready to take on the world once again, and IDW is reintroducing this classic icon to readers everywhere. IDW's editorial team and panelists discussi what it's like to bring Godzilla back to comic book stores and what fans can expect from the smashing variety of series. This is the place to get the latest Earth-shaking news about Godzilla and the other monsters appearing in the comics, plus some insight on what it took to bring Godzilla back in one of the most successful comic launches ever! If you love Godzilla like these guys do, then don't miss this one!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3216
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books

4:00pm PDT

Relativity: Immortals
Global exclusive! Be among the first in the world to see footage of the highly anticipated Immortals. Meet visionary director Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall) and an all-star cast including Henry Cavill, Kellan Lutz, Luke Evans, and Isabel Lucas. Tarsem and producers Gianni Nunnari (300), Mark Canton (300), and Ryan Kavanaugh (The Fighter) unleash an epic tale of treachery, vengeance, and destiny in Immortals, a stylish and spectacular adventure. As a power-mad king razes ancient Greece in search of a legendary weapon, a heroic young villager rises up against him in a thrilling quest as timeless as it is powerful. Immortals stars Henry Cavill (Superman: Man of Steel), Stephen Dorff (Public Enemies), Isabel Lucas (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire), Luke Evans (Robin Hood), Kellan Lutz (Twilight series), with John Hurt (Hellboy), and Mickey Rourke (Iron Man 2).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3211
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Movies

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Amy Reeder
WonderCon special guest Amy Reeder talks about her career as an artist on DC's Madame Xanadu and Batwoman titles and what's coming up next.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3215
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

4:00pm PDT

The Griff: A Graphic Novel by Christopher Moore and Ian Corson
Christopher Moore (New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels, including Fool, Bite Me, and the forthcoming Sacré Bleu) and co-author Ian Corson (award-winning screenwriter and director whose credits include Bloodline and Starting Five) discuss their new graphic novel, The Griff, with moderator Michael Spradlin (author of It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies). Art from The Griff, illustrated by Jennyson Rosero, will be previewed. Also a Q&A with the authors, some free stuff, and hijinks. Come and enjoy!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3212
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Comic Books

4:00pm PDT

M:tG Two-Headed Giant for Duel Decks
(Entry: $40) Each team of two players gets eight boosters; building two decks and playing in the ever-popular Two-Headed Giant format. Prize support: 1st place gets two copies of the Super-Hot Jace vs. Chandra Japanese limited printing with alternate art; 2nd place receives two copies of Knights vs. Dragons; additional prize support based on attendance.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Magic the Gathering

4:15pm PDT

Melancholy of Haruhi-Chan Suzumiya
In these anime shorts based on the Haruhi-chan 4-koma (4-panel) manga, the SOS Brigade is presented as little, cute, SD versions of themselves, with Haruhi, Kyon, and the others involved in hilarious situations.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

4:20pm PDT

Rental Magica
For the mages of Astral, destroying supernatural monsters and dispelling dark magic is routine work. However when the company president mysteriously disappears, his son Itsuki -- who's unfamiliar with magic -- fills in. This creates problems, not only in vying with their rival Goetia for the same contracts, but in performing jobs that are becoming more dangerous.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:20pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

4:30pm PDT

Focus: Hanna Cast Signing

Rules & Regulations:
To win a chance for a signed studio item, please visit WonderCon booth #140 when the Exhibit Hall opens to the public daily. Ticket drawings and wristbands for signings will only be given away on the morning of the signing, while supplies last. Signings and cast are subject to change. Please visit booth #140 for the most up-to-date details.

Focus: Hanna Cast Signing
Saoirse Ronan, Joe Wright
4:30 PM

End-times are for calendar planning purposes only and may not reflect actual signing end-time.

Saturday April 2, 2011 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Exhibit Hall - 140
  6: Limited Signings   N: New

4:30pm PDT

Activision Spider-Man
Marvel, Activision, and acclaimed developer Beenox are headed to WonderCon with all-new Spider-Man videogame content! First, take a tour with Beenox down memory lane of the award-winning Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, and discuss their post-launch reactions and what key learnings from the fans they are applying to future games. Next, be the first to check out exclusive details, screenshots and videos of the next Spider-Man game, with game development talent from Beenox, acclaimed Marvel writer Peter David (co-creator of Spider-Man 2099), voiceover talent Josh Keaton (voice of Spider-Man in The Spectacular Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions) and Marvel's VP of games production, TQ Jefferson.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3217
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Games

4:45pm PDT

Dojin Work
Supported and helped by her friends, Najimi continues her dream of being a successful doujinshi artist. She's hurt when her fan Hoshi buys her rival Kaneru's dojinshi instead of hers and is embarrassed when Tsuyori implies Najimi is making a better one next time for Hoshi's sake.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 4:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

5:00pm PDT

My Bride Is a Mermaid
Since Nagasumi saw Sun as a mermaid when she saved him from drowning, by mermaid law they must be executed. To save Sun's life her Yakuza family reluctantly agrees they should marry. However, her father dislikes this and tries to get Nagasumi killed, while Sun's mother -- who supports the marriage -- protects him. Since they will be living together, Sun will also attend Nagasumi's high school. Despite all of the problems they experience, Nagasumi and Sun fall in love.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:00pm - 5:25pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

5:00pm PDT

Alt Weekly Political Cartooning
The revolution will be cartooned! Meet groundbreaking newspaper cartoonists Ted Rall (To Afghanistan and Back, The Year of Loving Dangerously), Keith Knight ((Th)ink, The K Chronicles), Tim Eagan (Deep Cover), Don Asmussen (Bad Reporter), and Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man) for a panel discussion about political and social commentary in comix. There will be Q&A.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3220
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books

5:00pm PDT

Oni Press Presents Panelmonium 2011
Get up close and personal with trendsetting indie comic powerhouse Oni Press. Join in the Q&A and get the inside scoop on Greg Rucka and Matt Southworth's new deluxe hardcover collection of Stumptown, and chat with award-nominated artist Sarah Oleksyk about her graphic novel Ivy. Artist Brian Hurtt discusses his new hit ongoing series The Sixth Gun. Plus, a talk with artist Tyler Crook featuring a sneak peek at his upcoming graphic novel Petrograd, based on new evidence surrounding the death of Rasputin. Guaranteed by Oni Press' totally biased employees to be "the most fun you'll ever have at a panel."
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3222
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books

5:00pm PDT

Photoshop in Comics, Film, and TV
Adobe Photoshop® is the industry standard in digital imaging and is used by professionals worldwide for design, photography, video editing and more. View a quick demo,  and meet members of the Photoshop team: Chris Cox (Photoshop engineer and industry icon), Zorana Gee (Photoshop product manager), Daniel Presedo (Photoshop quality engineer and consultant for Trackingshot Films), Mike Shaw (Photoshop quality engineer), and Nikolai Svakhin (Photoshop engineer). Then prepare for a lively Q&A. We will be giving away a free copy of Photoshop Extended CS5.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3219
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Animation, Art & Illustration, Comic Books, Movies, Television

5:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Len Wein
The legendary comics writer and editor -- and Eisner Hall of Famer -- Len Wein talks about his career. Wein co-created some of comics' greatest characters who have crossed over into other media, such as Wolverine and Swamp Thing.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3221
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

5:00pm PDT

The Clone Wars: Secrets Revealed
After exploring the depths of the Force, as well as unleashing the power of the dark side, the third season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars draws to a close with the return of a legend: the mighty Wookiee, Chewbacca. Join supervising director Dave Filoni, as well as special guest panelists from across the saga, for an inside look at this momentous season.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3218
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Animation, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

5:00pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #10

Short films for all ages

Animation Showcase!
Various
A reel of short animation from around the world; some of the best and most creative all-ages animation on the planet, including films from Germany, Canada, UK, Denmark, France, Italy, Croatia, Japan, Singapore, and more! (A)

Best of Fest
Various
A handful of the best short films and animation from the last five years of the festival to close the day! (L/A) (Global)


http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog10
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

5:25pm PDT

Melancholy of Haruhi-Chan Suzumiya
In these anime shorts based on the Haruhi-chan 4-koma (4-panel) manga, the SOS Brigade is presented as little, cute, SD versions of themselves, with Haruhi, Kyon, and the others involved in hilarious situations.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:25pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

5:30pm PDT

Sacred Blacksmith
For Cecily, who wants to be a royal knight, her lack of skill and distaste for violence endanger her in battle. After she is rescued by Luke, a brooding blacksmith who uses magic to create sword blades of supernatural strength like his katana, life changes for both of them.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:30pm - 5:55pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

5:30pm PDT

Writing for TV Animation
Animation writers Matt Wayne (Superhero Squad), Nicole Dubuc (My Friends Tigger and Pooh), Steve Melching (Star Wars: Clone Wars), Aaron Ehasz (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Eugene Son (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien), and Andrew Robinson (Spectacular Spider-Man) offer a pulse-pounding, no-holds-barred (okay, there are two holds that are barred, but that's it) round table talk on the ins and outs of script-writing for animated series in today's television market. They'll disucss how to break in, how to stay in; the differences between genres; how it's the same as but different from live action; and more. Probably much more.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3223
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Animation, Television

5:45pm PDT

Relativity: Immortals Cast Signing

Rules & Regulations
To win a chance for a signed studio item, please visit WonderCon booth #140 when the Exhibit Hall opens to the public daily. Ticket drawings and wristbands for signings will only be given away on the morning of the signing, while supplies last. Signings and cast are subject to change. Please visit booth #140 for the most up-to-date details.

Relativity: Immortals Cast Signing
Visit Archaia booth #521 at 12:30 pm for detail

End-times are for calendar planning purposes only and may not reflect actual signing end-time.

Saturday April 2, 2011 5:45pm - 6:30pm PDT
Exhibit Hall - 521
  6: Limited Signings   N: New

5:55pm PDT

Mobile Suit Gundam 00
As part of a desperate plan to recover the quantum supercomputer Veda, the Celestial Being captures Revive Revival, who is an Innovator. Meanwhile, the ambitious Innovator leader Ribbons Almark declares the huge asteroid housing Veda to be a new Noah's Ark. So the Gundam Meisters and Celestial Being decide to attack and break into the enemy mothership.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 5:55pm - 6:20pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

6:00pm PDT

iFanboy vs. Comics Alliance
Two of the leading comics media sites meet at WonderCon for the battle for ultimate comics supremacy. Watch as these comics pundits battle it out in a variety of challenges, ranging from their coverage of comics to opinions of comics and creators, and maybe even some trivia and chances for prizes for the attending audience members! Moderated by Ryan Penagos of Marvel Comics and featuring from iFanboy, Ron Richards, Conor Kilpatrick, and Mike Romo, and from Comics Alliance Laura Hudson, Andy Khouri, Caleb Goellner, and David Brothers. You don't want to miss this battle of the comics media titans!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3227
Saturday April 2, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Fandom

6:00pm PDT

Scalped: One-on-One with Jason Aaron
The mind behind Vertigo's critically acclaimed series comes to WonderCon! Jason Aaron is joined by DC's VP-marketing, John Cunningham, for an in-depth look back at the first 50 issues of Scalped, as well as a glimpse at what's to come!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3224
Saturday April 2, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

6:00pm PDT

The Guide to Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction
Join former Wizards of the Coast managing editor and New York Times best selling author Philip Athans (Annihilation, The Watercourse Trilogy) for a spirited Q&A session for aspiring writers, with advice from his latest book, The Guide to Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction (Adams Media).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3226
Saturday April 2, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy

6:00pm PDT

Writing Queer: Creating and Writing LGBT Characters
Creating genuine and well-rounded LGBT characters is a profound challenge for writers, as they must give voice to a population whose stories have been kept hidden for so long. How do writers, both queer and straight, as well as mainstream and independent, create narratives that reflect the diversity and humanity of LGBT individuals, as well as the obstacles that face them? Moderator Justin Hall (Glamazonia, Prism Comics' Talent Chair) leads a spirited conversation with some of the most dynamic writers working in comics: Paige Braddock (Jane's World), Steve MacIsaac (Shirtlifter), Jon Macy (Teleny and Camille), James Robinson (Justice League of America, Starman), and a special guest panelist.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3228
Saturday April 2, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

6:00pm PDT

Special FX Make-Up
ADDED: Wed, Mar 30, 11:45PM
Ed Martinez, instructor of special FX make-up at The Academy of Cosmetic Arts in Los Gatos, CA, and director of special effects on films such as The Dead Pit, Black Devil Doll, and The Dead and the Damned, demonstrates new state-of-the art FX materials. Learn more about special effects make-up...you may even be chosen as a "victim," when Ed creates an extremely realistic 3-D silicone wound on a member of the audience.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3266
Saturday April 2, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Costuming, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Television |   N: New, Costuming, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Television

6:00pm PDT

[CANCELLED] Anthropology of Firefly
CANCELLED: Mon, Mar 28, 02:51PM
We regret to announce that this program has been cancelled.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3225
Saturday April 2, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television |   X: Cancelled, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

6:20pm PDT

Bleach
Although Ichigo and his friends continue their intense training, they still find time to relax. Also Rukia, Captain Hitsugaya and his advance troop of Soul Reapers -- who are helping to protect Karakura -- are having fun in the World of the Living. But they know their upcoming battle with Sosuke Aizen and his Arrancars again is approaching.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 6:20pm - 6:45pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

6:30pm PDT

Femme Fatales Revealed
Get a first look at Femme Fatales, the new television series, inspired by the bestselling magazine. Coming to Cinemax this May, the show is a sexy new crime thriller in the tradition of Pulp Fiction and The Twilight Zone. Be the first to see exclusive footage from the hot new show. Meet the cast and creators, including Mark A. Altman (Castle), Steve Kriozere (NCIS), and some of the mysterious femme fatales who are featured in this seductive new anthology television series. There will be surprise guests and free giveaways.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3229
Saturday April 2, 2011 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Television

6:45pm PDT

Tears to Tiara
Although Demon Lord Arawn has successfully lead the Gaels in the battle for Avalon, nearly constant combat has battered their forces. To continue funding their assault, Arawn leads Arthur and some Gael forces to his tomb to find hidden treasures. However, advances by the imperial forces cause him to use a divine spell, causing unexpected consequences.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 6:45pm - 7:10pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

7:00pm PDT

Tribute to Dwayne McDuffie
Comics and animation writer Dwayne McDuffie passed away on February 21. He left an indelible mark on both the comics and animation industries. In comics, he co-founded Milestone Media and created one of its signature characters, Static, which he later adapted into a popular Kids' WB animated series, Static Shock. He also wrote Justice League of America and Fantastic Four, along with numerous other titles. In animation, in addition to Static Shock, he wrote for Justice League and Ben-10, and scripted two of WB Animation's DC Universe DVD movies, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths and All-Star Superman, which was released the day after his death. Friends and co-workers Eddie Berganza (executive editor, DC Comics), Bruce Timm (WB Animation producer), Alan Burnett (animation writer), moderator Gary Miereanu (WB Animation PR), and others pay tribute to Dwayne in this panel.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3230
Saturday April 2, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Nighttime Programming, Television

7:10pm PDT

The Tower of Druaga
Determined to learn the truth of the Tower of Druga and the fates of Neeba and Kaaya, Jil, with Ki's spiritual essence, along with Fatina, Uta, and Henaro, climb the tower again. Gaining access to the tower's upper levels, they ascend knowing they may never return home. They will confront new dangers on these upper levels and another group after the tower's secrets, while avoiding some of the King's royal guards who are pursuing them.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 7:10pm - 7:35pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

7:35pm PDT

Vampire Knight
With the upcoming school dance approaching, Yuki and Zero are busy trying to quell the Day Class's enthusiastic pursuit of the Night Class. Also Yuki is asked by the Headmaster to show a new transfer student -- Maria Kurenai -- around the academy, whose seemingly innocent exterior is hiding something that will turn their world upside down.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 7:35pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

8:00pm PDT

Needless
They're called Needless -- mutants possessing amazing powers, such as super speed, form changing, and learning opponents' powers. After two Needless -- Adam Blade and Eve -- rescue Cruz Schild from Simeon, they and Professor Gido decide to not only protect him but to help him defeat the forces of Simeon led by the ruthless Adam Arclight
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 8:00pm - 8:25pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

8:25pm PDT

Black Butler
Suffering after seeing his parents brutally murdered and then having himself been abducted and tortured, Ciel Phantomhive wants revenge. So he trades his soul to Sebastian, a demon butler summoned from hell. Together they will prowl London's darkest alleys to find and snuff out those who would do evil toward others.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 8:25pm - 8:50pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

8:30pm PDT

WonderCon Masquerade
Click here for complete details.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3231
Saturday April 2, 2011 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Costuming, Fandom, Nighttime Programming

8:50pm PDT

11 Eyes
Orphan Satuski Kakeru's life is uplifted by his loving childhood friend Yuka. Suddenly they are thrown into an alternate dimension called the Red Night, where they encounter gruesome monsters. Flickering between their world and the Red, Kakeru vows to somehow protect Yuka from the dangers they face.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 8:50pm - 9:15pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

9:15pm PDT

Kurokami
Forming a ritualistic bond between humans and Tera Guardians known as a Pact, Kuro saved Keita's life and gained new powers. But that carried a price neither was aware of. From new comrades formed in battle, Kieta learns his mother may have been involved somehow with Tera Guardians before her untimely death, so he and Kuro head to Okinawa to find the answers to many mysteries.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 9:15pm - 9:40pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

9:40pm PDT

Chrome Shell Regios
The world is an arid wasteland where massive mutant monsters, called Contaminoids, roam, and nomadic communities living in mobile domed cities compete for scarce resources. Mysterious young Layfon -- whose special abilities are stronger than his comrades' -- is forced to enroll at a military academy. Joining his fellow student soldiers in the desperate battle against the Contaminoids, Layfon must keep the origin of his abilities a secret or it will tear their team apart.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 9:40pm - 10:05pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

10:05pm PDT

Ah My Buddha
It's hard for Ikkou to control his spiritual power while helping the pretty priestesses at his grandmother's Buddhist Temple perform exorcisms, especially with Chitose. Also for unknown reasons a different priestess Kazuki is trying to invoke Ikkou's power. Despite this problem, Ikkou and Chitose's relationship becomes closer.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:05pm - 10:30pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

10:30pm PDT

To Love Ru
Although Rito's relationship with Haruna, the girl he actually loves who also loves him, is becoming closer, his relationship with alien princess Lala, who loves him as well and who he is engaged to, is changing. He not only has to deal with a romantic triangle but the hilarious situations Lala's crazy inventions sometimes create for Rito, Haruna, and their friends.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Saturday April 2, 2011 10:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime
 
Sunday, April 3
 

11:30am PDT

Special A
For Hikari, wanting to beat her rival Kei at anything is no longer the obsession it once was, as she is starting to enjoy spending time with him doing various activities together and with the other club members. Also she is slowly becoming aware that he may actually love her and that she is possibly falling in love with him.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 11:55am PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

11:30am PDT

Doctor Who
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 24, 03:00PM
WonderCon presents the world's first look at the new season of BBC AMERICA's hit series Doctor Who, with guest writer Neil Gaiman (Coraline, The Sandman), actor Mark Sheppard (Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica) and director Toby Haynes (Doctor Who, Being Human), live on stage for a discussion and Q&A, lead by Chris Hardwick (Nerdist). Doctor Who is coming to America in a spectacular two-part season premiere on BBC AMERICA. Part one, "The Impossible Astronaut," premieres Saturday, April 23 at 9/8c. The mysterious time traveler, the Doctor (Matt Smith), and his companions Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill), find themselves on a secret summons that takes them on an adventure from the desert in Utah -- right to the Oval Office in 1969. The two-parter is penned by lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat (Sherlock, Jekyll), with Mark Sheppard as guest star. The new season features an episode written by Neil Gaiman and Alex Kingston (ER, Flash Forward) returns as the irrepressible River Song. Last year, Doctor Who delivered record ratings for BBC AMERICA and was the #3 top selling TV series on the iTunes Store in the U.S.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3232
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television |   U: Updated, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

11:30am PDT

Avatar Press
Here's your chance to meet the creative minds behind Avatar Press, the industry's most ground-breaking, risk-taking publisher! Hosted by editor-in-chief William Christensen, this panel includes Dheeraj Verma (Night of the Living Dead), who makes his first-ever appearance in the United States, and Mike Wolfer (Lady Death, War Goddess, Night of the Living Dead: Death Valley). Find out what new terrors this rogue publisher will unleash in the months ahead, and get your questions answered!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3237
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books

11:30am PDT

Kids' Star Wars Craft Class
Join author and editor Bonnie Burton (The Star Wars Craft Book, StarWars.com) for a fun craft activity on how to make quick and easy Star Wars puppets!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3234
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Kids, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

11:30am PDT

Spotlight on Carla Speed McNeil
WonderCon special guest Carla Speed McNeil talks about her work in both print comics and webcomics and the recent release of her Eisner Award-winning book Finder, in a new graphic novel format from Dark Horse.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3235
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:30am PDT

Spotlight on Tony Daniel
Join Batman artist and writer -- and WonderCon special guest -- Tony Daniel, as he takes you through the creative process of both writing and drawing a comic book, including a Q&A session. Highlights include audience participation in the laying out of a comic book page!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3233
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:30am PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #11
Short films for all ages

Tah-Dah
Stacey Chomiak
The cello is the perfect instrument for like-thinking minds. (A) (Canada)

Kunugi Tree
Carolyn Downie
A music video about a very special tree. (A) (USA)

Orange City
Qingywan Wang
Strange and delightful doings in a mythical bug world. (A)

Turning Gears
Chia-Chi Tseng
Gears go round and round, making things work better. (A) (USA)

Bird Reunion
Ming-Yun, Marie Chou
Even birds enjoy a lively reunion. (A)

Three Times Me
Wendy J.N. Lee
A little girl hiding under the dinner table imagines growing up in three pairs of shoes that have caught her attention. (L) (USA)

Fishing with Sam
Atio S. Blakseth
Catching fish at the North Pole can be challenging. (A) (Denmark)

Mr. Shape
Motohiro Shirakawa
In this Japanese animation, we learn all about shapes. (A) (Japan)

Roxy's Dream
Kelly Shon
Roxy the fox takes us to new places. (A) (USA)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog11
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

11:30am PDT

Secret Origin of Good Readers
Dr. Robyn A. Hill (National University) and Mimi Cruz (Night Flight Comics) help educators and librarians navigate the wonderful world of comic books with an overview of the medium, highlighting specific ways comic books and graphic novels can be used to engage a variety of learners while promoting reading and literacy. Paul Levitz (Legion of Superheroes), Gene Yang (American Born Chinese), Thien Pham (Level Up, Bishop O'Dowd HS art department chair), and Chip Mosher, (BOOM! Studios) discuss how teachers, librarians, retailers, and publishers can work together to bring comic books into the classroom for use as an innovative teaching tool. The free 70-page The Secret Origin of Good Readers companion resource book, featuring other exciting materials, is available online at www.night-flight.com/secretorigin, courtesy of XMission.com.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3236
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:30am PDT

Lucas Licensing Portfolio Review
Troy Alders, art director at Lucas Licensing, is conducting portfolio reviews, providing critiques, and offering tips for aspiring artists. Bring a portfolio selection of your best work and see if you have what it takes to create art for the ever-expanding Lucasfilm galaxy!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_portrev.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT
Room 226
  4: Portfolio Review, Lucas Licensing

11:30am PDT

WonderCon 2011 Heroclix Championship Final - 300 points Modern Age
Top 15 from Friday and Saturday qualifiers plus last year's Champion, John Vina (Impulse-ive) Prizes: Winner will receive a cash prize of $1,000, a Phoenix Force custom set, and a WonderCon Heroclix 2011 Champion Trophy. (Ending time is approximate.)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 3:30pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Heroclix

11:55am PDT

Bamboo Blade
Having Tamaki at practice every day gives hope to the other girls of the school's Kendo club that they can win their competitions. However with a possible suspension and other pressures facing them, they must support each other and stick together or the team will crumble and break up.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 11:55am - 12:20pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

12:00pm PDT

Marvel Television Presents: The Super Hero Squad Show and Iron Man Armored Adventures
Catch fan favorites The Super Hero Squad Show and Iron Man Armored Adventures as Marvel's head of television, Jeph Loeb, introduces an action-packed, full-length episode of each exciting series! Fire up those jet repulsors and hero up to witness your beloved Iron Man's high-octane adventures and The Super Hero Squad's hilarious exploits. Don't miss brand-new episodes of The Super Hero Squad Show on Cartoon Network, and tune in to Nicktoons for new episodes of Iron Man Armored Adventures premiering this summer!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3238
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Television

12:00pm PDT

EDH/Commander 1v1 for an Unlimited Time Twister
(Entry: $25) Players receive limited-edition card sleeves and dice Players play in the ridiculously popular Elder Dragon Highlander Format, using the banned list viewable on the Mtgcommander.com website. Prize support: 1st place receives an Unlimited Time Twister; additional prize support based on attendance.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Magic the Gathering

12:00pm PDT

Heroclix 300 points 2-Booster Sealed Event
Prizes: Watchmen Collector's Set for the winner, Jonah Hex battle packs for the top eight, and random LEs from GSX, WoS, DC75 and BatB for all participants. (Ending time is approximate.)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Heroclix

12:00pm PDT

WonderCon Yu-Gi-Oh! League: All Weekend Long!
(Entry: $15) Players receive a Yu-Gi-Oh! Structure Deck, a Turbo pack, and card sleeves. Open play format: play anyone else in the league, win or lose: win cards to beef up your deck. Prize support: various cards, and promos. The player with the most matches played each day wins an additional prize.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Yu-Gi-Oh!

12:00pm PDT

Yu-Gi-Oh! Booster Box Constructed
(Entry: $10) All players receive a Turbo Pack for entering. Players play in a single elimination tournament. Prize support: 1st place gets a Booster Box of the current set; additional prize support based on attendance.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Yu-Gi-Oh!

12:15pm PDT

Stars of Terra Nova
Jason O'Mara (Life on Mars), Stephen Lang (Avatar), executive producer Brannon Braga (Star Trek), and executive producer/director Alex Graves (Fringe, The West Wing) bring fans a glimpse inside Terra Nova, the highly-anticipated epic adventure 85 million years in the making, which has a special 2-hour preview this May on FOX. Moderated by Entertainment Weekly's Jeff "Doc" Jensen, the cast and executive producers will discuss the initial 27-day shoot in Australia, bringing prehistoric Earth and its inhabitants to the small screen, creating the year 2149 on a dying planet, and the massive undertaking of bringing Terra Nova to life. Join Jason, Stephen, Brannon, and Alex for the panel discussion followed by an exclusive fan Q&A!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3239
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:15pm - 1:00pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

12:20pm PDT

Aira the Natural
On Aqua, a water-covered planet, Akari continues her training with the prestigious Aria Company to fulfill her dream of becoming a prima undine, together with her best friends Aika and Alice, who share the same dreams with their companies. They have fun times while training and discovering new things about Neo-Venezia.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:20pm - 12:45pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

12:30pm PDT

WBTV: Human Target Cast Signing

Rules & Regulations:
To win a chance for a signed studio item, please visit WonderCon booth #140 when the Exhibit Hall opens to the public daily. Ticket drawings and wristbands for signings will only be given away on the morning of the signing, while supplies last. Signings and cast are subject to change. Please visit booth #140 for the most up-to-date details.

WBTV: Human Target Cast Signing
Matt Miller, Janet Montgomery, Mark Valley
12:30 PM, Booth # 301

End-times are for calendar planning purposes only and may not reflect actual signing end-time.

Sunday April 3, 2011 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Exhibit Hall - 301
  6: Limited Signings   N: New

12:30pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 7: A Brief Herstory of Gum Shoe Gals, Spy-Fi Sheroes, and Private Dick Chicks
Join comics herstorians, the legendary Trina Robbins and Jennifer K. Stuller (Ink-Stained Amazon), together on stage for the first time as they present an introduction to some of their favorite undercover women in comics. From Miss Fury and Senorita Rio to Honey West, Modesty Blaise, Ms. Tree, and more, come learn about the herstory of female detectives and spies in comics from the women who love them.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3241
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference

12:30pm PDT

Queer Youth and Comics
A rash of queer teen suicides started the It Gets Better Project, to let LGBT youth know that the pain often inflicted by abusive bullies, authority figures, and family doesn't have to continue into their adulthood. It really does get better. This panel of LGBT cartoonists are also reaching out to queer youth with stories that educate and inspire, featuring Brian Andersen (So Super Duper), Celina Hernandez (Reignbow, Dee-Va), David Kelly (Steven's Comics), Christine Smith (The Princess), and moderator and Prism Comics president Charles "Zan" Christensen (Northwest Press).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3243
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books

12:30pm PDT

R2-D2 Droid Building Basics
Matt McCormick, Steve Simmons, Marc Verdiell, Grant McKinney, and Jonathan Burton (Bay Area R2 Builders) share and demonstrate full-size, functional R2D2s that they built themselves, complete with lights, sounds, drive systems, and more. Topics include materials, plans, building techniques, tools, and electronics to bring R2 to life.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3242
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Costuming, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

12:30pm PDT

Cover Story: The Art of the Cover
In front of every great comic book is a cover, hopefully with an image so awe-inspiring it'll make you want to buy the book! Here's the story behind some of the covers created by WonderCon special guests: Adam Hughes (Catwoman, Wonder Woman), Francis Manapul (The Flash, Adventure Comics), Frank Quitely (All Star Superman, Batman and Robin), Amy Reeder (Supergirl, Madame Xanadu), and Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin, Stray Toasters). Fellow guest and comics historian Mark Evanier picks the covers and talks to the artists behind them. 
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3240
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

12:45pm PDT

Ramen Fighter Miki
For Miki, working at her mother's ramen shop includes not only serving customers but competing against her restaurant rival Megumi at the nearby bakery, fighting Kankuro who always challenges her, and trying to defeat her mother during their constant arguments.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:45pm - 1:10pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

12:45pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #12
Short film for all ages

Be Good to Eddie Lee
Kaileigh Brielle
When forced to choose between what she knows and what she knows is right, Christi learns a valuable lesson in friendship and acceptance. (L) (USA)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog12
Sunday April 3, 2011 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

1:00pm PDT

ThunderCats Special Video Presentation and Cast/Producer Q&A
ThunderCats Ho! The cats will be loose on Sunday as WonderCon hosts the first-ever panel for this all-new animated series produced by Warner Bros. Animation, coming soon to Cartoon Network. Based upon the iconic 1980s action classic, ThunderCats is the epic tale of Lion-O and his battle against evil in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power. Fans will feel the magic and hear the roar as producers and cast unveil their vision for the show, debut exclusive footage and answer questions about one of the most highly anticipated animated series of the year.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3244
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Animation, Television

1:00pm PDT

FOX's Breaking In
Christian Slater (True Romance), Odette Yustman (Cloverfield), Bret Harrison (V), Alphonso McAuley (Chocolate News), and executive producer Doug Robinson (Rules of Engagement) share a sneak peek and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about their upcoming series Breaking In, an offbeat half-hour workplace comedy about a high-tech security firm that takes extreme -- and often questionable -- measures to sell their protection services. Created by Adam F. Goldberg (Fanboys) and Seth Gordon (Community), the series centers on a team of uniquely skilled oddball geniuses handpicked to work for a manipulative mastermind.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3245
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Humor & Satire, Television

1:00pm PDT

High Tech High Chula Vista Graphic Novel Project
High Tech High Chula Vista Graphic Novel Project has created a comics movement within their school  (near San Diego) and will discuss how they have done so, who they are, and how they are changing the way teens interact with graphic novels.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3246
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Comic Books

1:10pm PDT

Gintama
In alien-occupied feudal Japan, Gintoki and his two assistants at his Odd Job Agency will take on the oddest of jobs just to be employed, regardless of how weird the jobs are or how they must swallow their pride doing certain ones. However, these jobs pay them little for the risk to life and limb that they have to constantly endure.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:10pm - 1:35pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

1:15pm PDT

Fox: Terra Nova Cast Signing

Rules & Regulations:
To win a chance for a signed studio item, please visit WonderCon booth #140 when the Exhibit Hall opens to the public daily. Ticket drawings and wristbands for signings will only be given away on the morning of the signing, while supplies last. Signings and cast are subject to change. Please visit booth #140 for the most up-to-date details.

Fox: Terra Nova Cast Signing
Jason O'Mara, Stephen Lang, Brannon Braga, Alex Graves
1:15 PM

End-times are for calendar planning purposes only and may not reflect actual signing end-time.

Sunday April 3, 2011 1:15pm - 2:00pm PDT
Exhibit Hall - 140
  6: Limited Signings   N: New

1:30pm PDT

IDW: The G.I. JOE and Transformers Comics Panel
Join writer Mike Costa and IDW senior editor Andy Schmidt as they discuss the upcoming plans for both major franchises for 2011 and into 2012! What can you expect from the much-raved about G.I. JOE: Cobra Civil War?! And what is Transformers: Chaos and how will it reshape the Transformers universe forever?
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3249
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books

1:30pm PDT

SLG Publishing
SLG president Dan Vado ruminates on 25 years of comics publishing and shows previews of upcoming graphic novels.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3248
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books

1:30pm PDT

Aspen Comics Official Portfolio Review
Vince Hernandez, editor-in-chief of Aspen Comics, is on hand to review portfolios, offer advice for aspiring artists, and provide valuable tips for improving your portfolio and samples. Any artists looking to get their foot in the door in the comics industry are welcome to attend.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_portrev.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 226
  4: Portfolio Review, Aspen Comics

1:30pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 8: Education: Visual Literacy and Visual Sociology
Kevin Degnan (Southwestern College) discusses how to integrate graphic novels in a first-year transfer-level class at a community college and presents evidence that the combination of visuals and text in comics increases student proficiency with English. Carol Tilley (University of Illinois) traces the efforts of DC Comics's "Superman Good Books" campaign of the 1930s and 1940s to encourage its younger readers to go beyond comics in order to "read a good book every month." Jeff Barbanell (Arizona State University) provides a roadmap for effective literacy instruction of English language learners through the combination of visual literacy in comics and Socratic questioning strategies.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3247
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference

1:35pm PDT

Dirty Pair
As top operatives of the for-profit World Welfare Works, Kei and Yuri are dispatched to resolve crises throughout the universe. Their codename is supposedly "Lovely Angels," however their job effectiveness is rivaled by the destruction they always leave behind, whether their fault or not, earning them the public and unwanted nickname the Dirty Pair.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:35pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

1:45pm PDT

Human Target Special Video Presentation and Cast/Producer Q&A
Human Target returns to WonderCon, with series stars Mark Valley (Fringe) and Janet Montgomery (Entourage) joining executive producer Matthew Miller (Chuck) for a look back at the recently concluded second season of this fan-favorite series. The Human Target team will deliver a special video presentation prepared exclusively for WonderCon, will talk about their vision for the future of Christopher Chance and his team, and will answer fan questions in a Q&A session moderated by Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times. Based on DC Comics characters, Human Target is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Wonderland Sound and Vision, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Television.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3250
Sunday April 3, 2011 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Television

2:00pm PDT

Slayers Evolution R
Now Lina, Gourry, Amelia, Zelgadis, and Pokota are searching for the Hellmaster's Jar, which holds the soul of Rezo the Red Priest. Resurrecting him is the only hope Pokota has to save his kingdom's people. However, they will have to confront and deal with various dangers during this search, such as masked assassins, headless knights, and a shifty Xellos.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

2:00pm PDT

DC Icons
DC's top heroes are the topic of this panel spotlight. Group editor Mike Marts, along with artists Tony Daniel and Amy Reeder, and others lead the discussion on the latest Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman news.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3251
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

2:00pm PDT

The Kids Are All Right!
Some of the most successful comics today are being created specifically for the younger set. Discussing the current state of the kids comics industry are panelists Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Super Dinosaur), Jennifer Holm (Babymouse, Squish), Gene Yang (American Born Chinese, Eternal Smile), Lark Pien (Long Tail Kitty, Mr. Elephanter), Scott Peterson (Batman Brave & The Bold, Scooby-Doo), and Lisa Brown (Picture the Dead, Tribune Media Services syndicated cartoonist). Moderated by Eva Volin (Good Comics for Kids, SLJ; Alameda Free Library) with a Q&A to follow.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3252
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Books, Kids, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

2:00pm PDT

What's Next in Indie Sci-Fi
UPDATED: Tue, Mar 29, 04:07PM
The most innovative sci-fi movies aren't from Hollywood, but from the exploding indie/DIY sci-fi film movement. Get a sneak peek at clips from upcoming indie sci-fi projects with filmmakers DJ Bad Vegan (In-World War), Henry Barrial (Pig), Kip Rasmussen (The 95ers), Vincent Cortez (Roamer), Rina Weisman (SF in SF), and other panelists.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3253
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy |   U: Updated, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

2:00pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #13
Short films for all ages

Abridged
Arjun Rihan
Two pieces of the Bay Bridge must work together to get the job done. Could love follow? (A) (USA)

Propose
Dan Racusin
A lively music video for a popular Japanese band. (A) (USA/Japan)

A Long Day for Mr. Calpaccio
Uruma Delvi
Mr. Calpaccio enjoys, mostly, a hectic day. From one of Japan's leading animators. (A) (Japan)

Magnetism
Nye Warburton
Two space machines looking for love, only science is in the way. (A) (USA)

Gallery Girl
Andrew Marshel
A lonely girl inside a painting longs to know what else is out there. (A) (USA)

Garpenfargle
Bill Kersey
Can one little dog stay out of the trash? An all-time festival favorite. (L) (USA)

Junior Extra-Terrestrial
V. Sassmannshausen
A little extra-terrestrial's extraordinary journey. (L/A) (USA)

After Hours Marshall
Fels Elliott
An overworked animator is haunted by one of his characters. A comedy love story with elephants, and a playful look into the (exhausting) creative process. (A) (Canada)

Where, There, Here
Soyeon Kim
A playful visualization of Hide and Seek. Masked African characters dance to a pounding beat in this snappy and fluid animation using only sand. (A) (USA)

Airport Goodbye
Katie Maren
Two friends say hello and goodbye on a fun day in the countryside. (A)

Grampa Kevorkian
Claire Almon
What do you think of when you remember your grandparents? A love letter to those precious memories we have about the ones we love. (L) (USA)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog13
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

2:00pm PDT

M:tG Level Up! for a Foil UnCut Sheet
(Entry: $20) Players receive a random 30-card deck, a Scars of Mirrodin booster, and two boosters of Mirrodin Besieged; play in a superfast-paced limited format where the rules change every round! Prize support: 1st place gets a foil Uncut Sheet from Zendikar; additional prize support based on attendance.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_games.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 106
  5: Games, Magic the Gathering

2:25pm PDT

Hayate the Combat Butler
Since Hayate has constantly proven he's a butler with many talents -- including sometimes bringing misfortune on himself -- Nagi and the others wonder if he has any weaknesses. Meanwhile, despite having no success with her manga, Nagi tries to turn it into an anime. Also Hayate accompanies Nagi on a pleasure cruise on Sakuya's titanic yacht.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:25pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

2:30pm PDT

V Special Video Presentation and Cast/Producer Q&A
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 31, 08:39AM
The Visitors take San Francisco! Fresh off the jaw-dropping second season finale of V, series star Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost) and executive producer Scott Rosenbaum will be joined by guest star Marc Singer (The Beastmaster)--who also starred in the original 1980s version of V--and will tease what is to come in the epic battle for survival between the Visitors and the human race. V is produced by HDFilms in association with Warner Bros. Television.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3254
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television |   U: Updated, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

2:30pm PDT

Editing Comics the BOOM! Studios Way
BOOM! Studios editor-in-chief Matt Gagnon talks about the ins and outs of editing comics at BOOM! Don't miss this in-depth look into the editing secrets of one of the comic book industry's leading independent publishers. Join moderator Chip Mosher (marketing director BOOM! Studios) as they discuss editing do's and don'ts at today's hottest comic book company.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3255
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Comic Books

2:30pm PDT

The Digital Revolution: Webcomics 101
In the past decade, webcomics have moved from the fringes of the comics industry to one of the fastest-growing segments of comics publishing. The Cartoon Art Museum's Andrew Farago discusses the history and the future of digital comics with WonderCon special guests Jeremy Love (Bayou) and Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), plus Shaenon K. Garrity (Skin Horse), Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man), and Chuck Whelon (Pewfell).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3256
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

2:50pm PDT

Urusei Yatsura
Because Lum, an alien girl, and Ataru, a human guy, who are engaged, have a unique romantic relationship, they experience many hilarious situations and misadventures together. They somehow seem to get their friends, family, classmates, and any bystanders they may encounter involved in as well.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 2:50pm - 3:15pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

3:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 9: Power and Control: Super and Artistic
Rodney DeaVault (Simmons College) traces the transformation of team "darling" Jean Gray from virginal Marvel Girl to bellicose and sexually rapacious siren Dark Phoenix, thus showing the link between female representations of power and the angel/monster dichotomy that marks the depiction of heroines. David Mitchell (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) examines how Enki Bilal's control of every element of the Nikopol Trilogy allows him to seamlessly integrate the unreal with the real, whereas in his film version, Immortal, he willingly separates the real and unreal between live-action and CGI.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3259
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic Books, Comics Arts Conference, Movies

3:00pm PDT

Geek Slant: Pop Culture from an Asian American Perspective
From Far East Movement to Wong Fu Productions, Asian performers are breaking barriers -- and challenging what it means to be an American star! Join us for a no-holds-barred discussion on APIs in American media, from comic books to Hollywood film. What is the state of Asian American pop, and what's in store for the future? Featuring National Book Award winner Gene Yang (American Born Chinese), comics podcaster Eugene Ahn (aka Adam Warrock, War Rocket Ajax), journalists Diana Nguyen and Jen Wang (Disgrasian), and indie filmmaker and producer Steve Nguyen (Channel APA). Moderated by Racebending.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3258
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 104
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Movies, Television

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Paul Levitz
Mark Evanier moderates a conversation with longtime comics fan (The Comic Reader), editor (Batman), writer (Legion of Super-Heroes), publisher (DC Comics) and historian (75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking) Paul Levitz. Join the old friends' discussion of comics' past, present, and future yourself in the Q&A segment.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3260
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:00pm PDT

Starship Smackdown Ultimate Platinum Collector's Edition
No double dipping, the ships are almost all new, and the quips are too! The legendary Starship Smackdown returns to the future home of Starfleet Academy as our veteran panel of expert space-shipologists debate the greatest cosmic conflagrations of all-time. Can the Enterprise defeat an Imperial Star Destroyer and how would Dr. Who's TARDIS rate against Carl Sagan's Starship of the Imagination? These questions and many more can only be answered by the world's foremost spaceshipologists, including  Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise, The Hills Run Red), Ashley E. Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class), Daren Dochterman (ST: TMP -- Director's Edition), and Steve Melching (Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Transformers: The Animated Series), along with some very special, surprise guests. Be there or be squarer than you already are. A true San Francisco treat.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3257
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 103
  1: Programs, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy

3:00pm PDT

Children's Film Festival - Program #14
Short films for all ages

Life Magic
Maria Kubysh
A little girl tries to connect with her busy father. Outside her window a street magician struggles to find an audience. Will the magic find a way to her father's heart? (L) (Canada)

Boy vs. Japan
David Berrade
Can a boy transferred from Canada to Japan hold on to his hockey-loving traditions? (L) (Canada)

The Lift
Robert Kohr
An elevator interaction teaches a good lesson in civility. (L) (USA)

Love Bug
Kat Candler
Nine-year-old Turtle Thompson thinks his bug-loving best friend Maddy is the coolest girl in the whole wide world. If only he had the guts to ask her to the Spring Fling Dance. (L) (USA)

Gift of the Magi
Toshikazu Iishi
Jim, an apprentice magician, and Della, his wife, find their lives changed on Christmas Day. (A) (12:00) (Japan)

Santa Girl
Sage Drake
A girl makes a difference in life when she assumes the role of Santa. (5:00) (USA)

Murphy's Shorts
Todd Hemker
Careful what you lose when you jump in the pool. (A) (USA)

Cesar's World
Mark Sanders
Cesar has a very innocent crush on his teacher. Love can be a complex mystical abstraction. (L) (Canada)

Decklin and the Dentist
Lance Dumais
Follow Decklin as he battles his fears in an imaginative world of darkness, ghoulish assistants, and the mad dentist Dr. Fright. (L) (USA)
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc11_sficff.php#prog14
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 272/274
  3: Children's Films

3:15pm PDT

Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 2
On the night of the Tanabata Star Festival, Mikuru transports Kyon back in time to the possible source of what caused Haruhi to search for aliens, time travelers, and ESPers. Then during the last two weeks of summer vacation, Haruhi leads the brigade in many dizzying activities. It appears to be just déjà vu, but suspecting they're repeating everything over and over again, Kyon searches for a way to end it.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:15pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

3:30pm PDT

501st Legion: Armor Costuming
Chris Richards (Scout Trooper), Mark Berschens (Clone Trooper) and Derek Grant (Stormtrooper) will discussing just what it takes to get your own set of armor and the requirements needed in order to join the 501st Legion. Topics will cover items like armor building, weathering, suiting up and Q&A.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3261
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 220
  1: Programs, Costuming, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

3:30pm PDT

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
This year, WonderCon's going out on a high note! Fandom Charities Inc. and Whedonopolis.com, the folks who've been bringing you the fantastically popular WonderCon/Comic-Con sing-alongs of "Once More With Feeling," present a screening of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog! This should be an event to remember, so come to the show and revel in the musical genius of The Whedons! But remember, the best part of the show is up to you! Cheer for Dr. Horrible! Cheer for Penny! Cheer for Moist! Cheer for the Freeze Ray! Cheer -- or whatever -- for "Captain Hammer, Corporate Tool"! Just have fun and be sure to make Bad Horse gleeful.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3263
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Esplanade Ballroom
  1: Programs, Comic Books, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

3:30pm PDT

Science in Science Fiction
Kyle Kurpinski and Terry Johnson (How to Defeat Your Own Clone: And Other Tips for Surviving the Biotech Revolution) discuss the scientific breakthroughs that inspire science fiction and the ways that science is depicted in popular media, books, movies, and more. After a brief presentation, these bioengineers will be available to answer your questions in a Q&A session.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3262
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 254/256
  1: Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy

3:40pm PDT

Ghost Sweeper Mikami
To exorcise ghosts and other supernatural problems, the Paranormal detective agency Ghost Sweeper Mikami is called in, as they will take any paranormal case that pays. The agency is run by Reiko Mikami and aided by Tadao Yokoshima (who unfortunately is used as a human shield) and Okinu, a friendly female ghost.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 3:40pm - 4:05pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

4:00pm PDT

WonderCon Talkback
So? How did we do? Here's your chance to tell us! Representatives from WonderCon's management team will be present to hear what you have to say.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3265
Sunday April 3, 2011 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 236
  1: Programs, Talkback

4:00pm PDT

Drawing DC
Superstar artists Francis Manapul and Amy Reeder show off their distinctive styles while drawing on the "Elmo," a machine that projects their work on a giant screen. Check out this unique presentation that will give you an inside glimpse into the artistic process!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3264
Sunday April 3, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
  1: Programs, Art & Illustration, Comic Books, Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

4:05pm PDT

Rental Magica
For the mages of Astral, destroying supernatural monsters and dispelling dark magic is routine work. However when the company president mysteriously disappears, his son Itsuki -- who's unfamiliar with magic -- fills in. This creates problems, not only in vying with their rival Goetia for the same contracts, but in performing jobs that are becoming more dangerous.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 4:05pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime

4:30pm PDT

Magical Witch Punie-Chan
Attending school on Earth for a year, Punie-Chan appears to be an average magical girl who's also a cheerful princess from another world. However, anyone threatening her is subjected to brutal submission holds. So she seems to have more enemies than good friends.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_anime.php
Sunday April 3, 2011 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 270
  2: Anime
 
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