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In The Devil’s Courthouse 18 and older Siblings,
Leah and Steve, are forced to confront their
strained relationship with each other as they and
a small group of friends and strangers struggle to
survive against a ravenous creature from Cherokee
myth in the Appalachian Mountains. www.devilscourthouse.com/Home.html
Presented by FilmBar
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sat, 8:30-10:30PM (Room 232BC)
In-Character Cosplay Challenge You’ve got
your costume down, your wig is fabulous & you
think you’ve done a great job. But can you go the
extra mile & stay in-character as we throw you into
wild situations? What is Batman’s drink order at
Starbucks? We will pick cosplayers from the audience
and using a deck of notecards we put together
beforehand, then we will ask the cosplayer to act
as their character would in the situation. Can you
handle it? Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sun, 12:00-2:30PM (Room 227AB)
Indy Artist Bootcamp Join Alvin Ong (Furry
Feline Creatives) Jason Rodgers (Fez-o-Rama) and
Daniel m. Davis (Steam Crow) discussing how to
start, grow, and nurture your talent into an indy
art business. Panelists: Alvin Ong, Daniel M Davis,
Jason Rodgers
When: Fri, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 124A)
Indy Comics Roundtable Independent comics
have really taken off in the last few years. Join a
group of Indy comic book creators in a discussion
of independent comic book creation and publishing.
Panelists: Mark Lewis, Michael Kessler
When: Fri, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 125A)
Intro to Anime-tion: Preview – Event not complete
and confirmed at time of printing. Check with
information desk onsite for final details Panelists:
Daniel Garza
When: Thu, 6:30-7:30PM (Room 223)
Intro to Anime-tion: Part 1 Event not complete
and confirmed at time of printing. Check with
information desk onsite for final details Panelists:
Daniel Garza
When: Fri, 4:30-7:00PM (Room 223)
Intro to Anime-tion: Part 2 Event not complete
and confirmed at time of printing. Check with
information desk onsite for final details
When: Sat, 4:30-7:00PM (Room 223)
Intro to Molding and Casting Costume Parts
Making rubber molds and casting resin pieces: We
will cover single, multi-piece molds, some of the
types of casting resins to use, degasing and pressure
casting. Also budget alternatives, urethane vs.
silicone rubber, and when to use a jacket. Panelists:
Quinn Lindemood, Shawn Lindemood
When: Sun, 3:00-4:00PM (Room 226)
Iron Cosplay 5 mins to plan and 40 mins to build
a full cosplay out of random items. Teams of 5 with
one of them being a “model”. Storyline must be
done for each of the chars. Theme will be given at
the beginning. Will be judged and prizes given out.
Panelists: Cosplay Zone
When: Sun, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 231)
Iron GM Local Turn adventure-making into competitive
sport with phenomenal prizes! Inspired by
Secret Story Elements, GMs craft and run an adventure
on the spot. Who will claim the title? Who will
leave in defeat? Who is truly an Iron Ranked GM?
$10 entry for GMs.
When: Sun, 10:30-5:00PM (Room CowboyArtists)
It Came From Yesterday It Came From Yesterday
launches scientist/adventurer Professor Jack into
unknown realms of adventure as he attemps to
solve the Mystery of the Evil Alien Army beore it
conquers the world. (104 mins) Presented by Film-
PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
Bar Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Thu, 8:30-10:30PM (Room 232A)
It Should’ve Been Me: The Real Reasons We
Hate the Doctor’s Companions Do you have
friends that hate the Ponds? Ever wonder who on
Earth could dislike Sarah Jane Smith?! Does anyone
like Adric? We attempt to understand what makes
people see red regarding some of our Doctor’s
faithful companions. Panelists: Bells Diggins, Jeff
Jones, Mark Restucci, Stacy Connor, Tina Worley
When: Fri, 9:00-10:00PM (Room 126AB)
It’s a Man’s Job? Kayle, Zoey, Buffy. These girls
have never even heard the phrase “It’s a Man’s
world.” Join us as we discuss the tough girls of the
Whedonverse. Panelists: Brenda Fuller, Sean Bogle,
Tina Worley
When: Sat, 6:00-7:00PM (Room 129A)
It’s a Mystery to Me A look at the mystery genre,
from the point of view of mystery writers. Panelists:
Chantelle Osman, Jeffrey J. Mariotte, Kris Neri,
Marcy Rockwell, Michael A. Stackpole
When: Fri, 1:30-2:30PM (Room 104B)
“It’s a Trap!” Trivia Game Come test your Star
Wars knowledge in Time Squad B’s Star Wars rendition
of our “Guess That Character” trivia game! We
give you a line from the movies and you have to
guess who uttered the words. Can you guess who
said it? Panelists: Time Squad B
When: Sat, 9:00-10:00PM (Room 127AB)
It’s a Trap!! Have you ever thought that girl is really
cute only to realize it’s a boy? Come in and learn
about the Otokonoko genre including some of the
best titles, how to avoid falling for a trap and more.
Now with 20% more boys in skirts! Panelists: Muffin
When: Sat, 9:00-10:00PM (Room 223)
It’s Trivial Horror Time! Are a horror expert or
think you are? Test your knowledge in the horror
arena. Everything from comics, movies, TV shows,
books, video games and more. Ghouls, gobblings,
monsters and more are welcome to complete in
this horror challenge for prizes. Panelists: Horror,
Paranormal & Monsters Staff
When: Sat, 9:00-10:00PM (Room 131C)
J-Fashion Walk From Harajuku, Japan to
Phoenix, Arizona, come and join us for a J-Fashion
Walk-Harajuku Style! See all the popular Japanese
street fashions of Sweet, Classic, and Gothic Lolita,
Fairy Kei, Decora, J-rocker, Mori and more walking
through the halls of PCC. Walk with us for photo
ops or meet us at the end of the route for the gathering.
Meet up at Costuming Department Room
228B in your outfit an hour before our start time to
check in and receive your memento info card with
the route. Panelists: Fashion Show Models
When: Fri, 4:30-6:30PM (Room 231)
J. Michael Straczynski: A Special Babylon 5
Panel JMS asks all Babylon 5 fans to attend this panel
to help him keep a very important promise he made
nineteen years ago. He can’t say anything else other
than this one is really kind of important and that you
should be there. Panelists: J. Michael Straczynski
When: Fri, 1:30-2:30PM (Room 121)
J.Michael Straczynski Spotlight Find out about
J. Michael Straczynski’s latest projects including
comic Ten Grand with Ben Templesmith, TV series
Sense 8 with the Wachowski’s for Netflix, and
Superman: Earth One for DC Comics. Panelists: J.
Michael Straczynski
When: Sun, 12:00-1:00PM (Room 121)
Jamie Marchi Witchblade, Soul Eater, Sgt. Frog,
Ouran and more. Much more. Come join Jamie
Marchi in her spotlight of everything Marchi. She’s
far more than Anime. But she’s definitely that too.
When: Fri, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 221)
Jamie Marchi Jamie Marchi is in the Phoenix
Comicon house. She’s voiced over 100 anime titles
and video games. She’s adapted scripts and even
directs. A great time will be enjoyed by all. Don’t
miss out.
When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 229)
Janni Lee Simner and Aprilynne Pike in Conversation
Join Janni Lee Simner (Faerie After) and
Aprilynne Pike (Life After Theft) for a conversation
about their latest works. Panelists: Aprilynne Pike,
Janni Lee Simner
When: Fri, 3:00-4:00PM (Room West105A)
Jason Davis Behind the scenes with B5Books.
com and HarlanBooks.com From rummaging
through Straczynski’s storage shed for Babylon 5
artifacts to regular trips to the Lost Aztec Temple
of Mars to meet with Ellison, find out what editor
Jason Davis does to put together Babylon 5 and
Harlan Ellison books. Panelists: Jason Davis
When: Fri, 4:30-5:30PM (Room West105A)
Jerry Jewell With almost 100 credits to his name,
Jerry Jewell can be heard in a wide variety of
shows. Now he’s recently taken on the role of ADR
Director. With insight, anecdotes and laughs, his
panels are guaranteed to be a great time. Panelists:
Jerry Jewell
When: Fri, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 221)
Jerry Jewell Let the good times roll with Jerry
Jewell. He’s best known for his roles as Kyo Sohma
in Fruits Basket, Jimmy Kudo in Case Closed, and
Barry the Chopper/Number 66 in Fullmetal Alchemist,
but he’s much more than that. Come see what
we mean. Panelists: Jerry Jewell
When: Sat, 1:30-2:30PM (Room 229)
Jewel Staite Jewel captured our hearts as Serenity’s
sweet genius ship’s mechanic on the short lived
but much loved Firefly. She’s gone on to roles on
Stargate:Atlantis and the CW series “The L.A. Complex”.
That’s mighty shiny. Panelists: Jewel Staite
When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 120)
Jigoku Shoujo: Punishment Game Pull the red
thread of fate, decide an unfortunate souls’s fate.
O pitiful soul bound in darkness, causing them
pain. Do you want to try joining us? Based off of the
anime “Jigoku Shoujo”. This game will ferry you to
hell. Panelists: Ashley Nickle
When: Fri, 7:30-8:30PM (Room 222AB)
John Barrowman Actor, singer, dancer, writer.
Oh- and time travelling agent of Torchwood and
sometime companion of The Doctor. Meet John
Barrowman, the legendary Captain Jack Harkness.
Panelists: John Barrowman
When: Sun, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 120)
John Scalzi Spotlight Phoenix Comicon and Tor
brings you the return of New York Times Bestselling
Author John Scalzi to Phoenix Comicon. Learn
about his latest novel in the Old Man’s War series,
The Human Division, get a preview of what’s coming
next from John, and who knows Whatever else
might happen. Panelists: John Scalzi
When: Sat, 12:00-1:00PM (Room 132)
Joss in Comics Many of Whedon’s shows
continued their storylines in comic book form after
the shows ended. This panel will discuss those
continued stories and characters. Panelists: Aaron
Glotfelter, Angela Kabasan
When: Thu, 6:00-7:00PM (Room 126C)
Joss Whedon’s Cabin in the Woods The horror
genre turned on its head! All the tropes explained or
lampshaded! Who didn’t love this movie? Which Big
Bad was your favorite? Panelists: Brayden Yeager,
Elizabeth Mueller, Jen McAlonan, Michael Bogle
When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 127C)
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