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Friday, April 1
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
 
Saturday, April 2
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
 
Sunday, April 3
 

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

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

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

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
 
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