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PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Car Show - Mad Max and Zombie Survival: Come see our 4th Annual Phoenix Comicon Car show! We have some amazing vehicles out on display. There are vehicles for everyone to enjoy, especially with new cars every day! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 10:00–5:00PM Room: Third Street Car Show Cards Against Humanity - Open Invite: Fancy yourself the master of inappropriate humor? Well leave your honor, humility, and humanity at the door for this open invitation game of Cards Against Humanity. Do you kiss your mother with that mouth? Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Care and Feeding of the Moustache, a gentleman’s primer: Many Gentlemen (and not a few Ladies!) See a well-groomed moustache as a mark of distinction and sophistication. With Steampunk this almost lost fashion has returned! Alas, many have no idea how to grow, style, and most importantly MAINTAIN a moustache. Panelists: Daniel M. Davis, Dirk Folmer, Hal C F Astell When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 104B Cartoon Network Shares Insights into Plurals: Every year Turner Networks invests thousands of dollars to learn what makes kids tick. This information guides their programming decisions. Join Jeff Grant as he premiers the newest research on plurals (kids in school now) conducted by the the team at Turner and Cartoon Network. When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 230 Cartoon Network shares the Science Behind Children’s Television: Join Jeff Grant of Cartoon Network and his children’s media consultant Brad Snyder as they discuss the science behind programming at Cartoon Network. When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 230 Castle Siege with the Kingdom of Umbria: Our kingdom needs your help! If you think you have what it takes to win at a game of skill, battle knights, and siege a castle, then we want you for our army to take back our castle and treasure! Panelists: The Kingdom Of Umbria When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Channeling the military and first responder experience through comics: For Military and first-responders, there is the unfortunate reality of being in the business of protecting others and being surrounded by sadness. Art is a great way to channel the feelings that come from that experience onto paper no matter how dark or light they may be. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121C Chh-Chh-Chh-Ahh-Ahh-Ahh - Slasher Films & Why We Root For the Bad Guy: Join the crew from Cult Classics as we discuss our favorite slasher films and horror slashers. Panelists: Adam Rutkowski, Kirby Nelson, Ruby Tate, Victor Moreno When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 132A Church of Madoka: Do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior, Madokami? If so, stop by the Church of Madoka’s panel to discuss all things related to Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica! Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 224B Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge: Enjoy our rad selection and get nostalgic with vintage arcade games at the Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge. All games will be set to free play for the whole weekend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 12:00–11:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Vide When: Fri, 10:00–11:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Vide When: Sat, 10:00–11:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Vide When: Sun, 10:00–4:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Vide Cobra Arcade Bar: Capcom vs SNK 2 Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host upright arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Capcom vs SNK 2 in an arcade machine. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Fri, 2:00–4:00PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Classic Games High Score Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host arcade tournaments. Come test your skills by getting the high scores on classics Pacman, Centipede, Galaga and Donkey Kong. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Sun, 2:00–5:00PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Mortal Kombat XL Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host upright arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Mortal Kombat XL in an arcade machine . Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Fri, 4:00–7:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Street Fighter V Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Street Fighter V. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Sat, 2:00–4:00PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Tetris Challenge: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Tetris. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Sun, 12:00–2:00PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Street Fighter 3 Third Strike Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host upright arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Street Fighter 3 Third Strike in an arcade machine. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Sat, 4:00–7:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a COBRA’S DREADNOKS: A GI JOE panel: Why do fans love this ruthless and witless biker gang? Is it their rudimentary weapons? European accents? 80’s punk/metal-inspired wardrobe? Junk food diet? We’ll discuss all the theories, mate. Panelists: Kevin, Lindsay Carson, Vocab Malone When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121A Cockswain - Live at Con on Adams: Cockswain is a 7-piece Celtic folk punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, delivering high energy dance tunes that come straight from the heart! Cockswain has evolved into a unique blend of Irish, Gypsy, and American Folk Rock. Panelists: Cockswain When: Sun, 12:00–2:30PM Room: Adams Street Stage Coloring fun for Steampunks: Come color with us! These days, coloring has become a cool and relaxing activity for people of all ages. Color pages, crayons, markers and colored pencils will be supplied. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 104B When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 104A Comic Book Costumes Meetup: When: Fri, 7:00–8:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Comic Book Creator Rights: Copyright, Trademark, and Contracts - These are all things you need a working knowledge of if you want to be a successful comic artist. Come learn what your rights are and how to protect them. Panelists: Ruth Carter When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121A ComicBook LIVE! Improvised Cosplay Comedy: ComicBook Live is Totally Improvised Cosplay Comedy! Join us for an improvised adventure filled with comedy, cosplay, and comic books, and see a Nerdtastically unpredictable performance come to life! Panelists: Patrick Ian Moore When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121B Con Man: Geek out with some of the creators as they discuss bringing to life this highly successful and hilarious show. Panelists: PJ Haarsma, Shannon Eric Denton When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 301A Con Improv Do you like to act? What about spontaneously without a script, in weird scenarios and possibly with people you’ve never met? All ages are welcome to watch or participate! Panelists: Aiden Mayes, Brianna Zgurich When: Thurs, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 224B Con-relationships 101: So you’re at a con, now what? Join us for some tips and tricks to make friends and maybe even meet that special someone. You’re guaranteed to leave with at least one friend! Social links go! When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 224B Confessions of a Cosplay Boyfriend: Cosplay boyfriends share their experiences as a one-man army fully equipped to tackle the never-ending list of “hunny-do’s” a Cosplay Girl asks of her significant other! Panelists: Andrew Longoria, James Anolick, Matthew Lacey, Steven Crawford, Zach Green When: Sun, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 124B Conjuring the Dead: Join Crossing Over Paranormal Society and Owners Jay & Marie Yates as they discuss the consequences of Conjuring the Dead. Panelists: Jamie Kroll, Michael Papp, Paul Lovegrove, The COPS Crew (2 panelists) When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 129B Connecting the Dots - Creating Creative Career Pathways Between K-12 and College: Join Adobe Education Leader Sean Glumace as he presents how community colleges in California have been building creative pathways for students and how you can as well! When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 230 70 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center
Constellations and Pop culture: From Harry Potter to Percy Jackson and beyond: Almost every culture uses the stars to tell stories. In this panel, experts will discuss constellations and their use in myths, movies, and books. Panelists: Amber Doig, Amelia Stahl, Karen Knierman, Lisa Will, Teresa Ashcraft When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227BC Construction of Samurai Armor 101: Learn how to begin constructing your suit of armor for cosplay or SCA purposes, as well as all of the major parts of a suit of armor, their proper names, construction techniques, and assembly and donning of the armor. Panelists: Anime Parliament (4 panelists) When: Thu, 6:00– 7:00PM Room: North 224A Construction of Samurai Armor 110: A follow-up to beginners level of samurai armor construction, this time we’ll delve in to Japanese mail and hardened leather construction. Learn how to craft Japanese style chain mail, banded mail and adorning it all. Panelists: Anime Parliament (4 panelists) When: Thu, 7:30– 8:30PM Room: North 224A Continuing Voyages: Upcoming ‘Star Trek’ Books and Comics!: Join us as we delve into the extended voyages of the Star Trek universe through upcoming books and comics! Panelists: David Williams, Jeff Taylor, Larry Nemecek When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 229AB Cosplay Character Improv!: What’s the best way to show off your cosplay? By acting like your character of course! Come and join us as we watch all types of cosplayers act out ridiculous and hilarious scenes! Panelists: Devon Johnson, Jasmine Marinelarena, Teada Tep When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 124B Cosplay Fashion Show: Phoenix Comicon’s Cosplay Fashion Show is back again by popular demand! Bring your favorite cosplay to show Convention goers how savvy your slink is. Homemade, store bought or professionally coutured, this show is all about the costume! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 2:30–3:30PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Cosplay for All Sizes: Whether you’re big, tall, or small, cosplay is definitely for you! Learn how to obtain confidence in the costumes you wear! Panelists: Anastasia Eleftheriou, George (Bo) Eleftheriou, KatDensetsu, MaryAnne Eleftheriou, Melissa Bhagwandin When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 124A Cosplay for Beginners: Hey You! Do you not know what cosplay is? Are you sure you are doing it right? Well all these questions can be answered if you come on down to Cosplay For Beginners where the Trickster and friends will give you the down low! Panelists: Soupernatural (2 panelists), Soupernatural! (3 panelists) When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124A Cosplay Lounge: Repair Station for Wounded Costumes: Has your cosplay suffered a mortal wound? Need a place to repair your bent wings? Just need a place to cool off from your fur suit? The Cosplay Lounge is your cosplay’s place of quiet healing! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 4:00–9:00PM Room: North 122BC Cosplay Lounge When: Fri, 10:30–8:00PM Room: North 122BC Cosplay Lounge When: Sat, 10:30–8:00PM Room: North 122BC Cosplay Lounge When: Sun, 10:30–2:00PM Room: North 122BC Cosplay Lounge Cosplay Makeup: DIY cosplay prosthetics: Join us as we explain and demo the process of making your own quality makeup prosthetics using items bought at your local costume and craft store. From elf ears to Zombie bites, we can show you how to make what you need to take your cosplay to the next level. Panelists: Kendra Matthews, Rainbowfx (5 panelists) When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 125AB Cosplay makeup: is it okay for me to use this?: Come learn the do’s and don’ts of cosplay makeup and see what is safe and smart to use. Come ask us any makeup questions you may have, from gore to beauty! Panelists: Kendra Matthews, Rainbowfx (5 panelists) When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 124A PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Corset in a Day Part 1: Drafting the Pattern: Kelley, from A Sty’ch in Tyme will discuss how to draft a custom fitted 8 panel corset. This panel is geared toward Intermediate to Advanced sewers. Panelists: Jemison Davenport-Lester, Kelley Lester When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 126A Corset in a Day Part 2: Fitting and Construction: In the SECOND HALF of the Corset in a Day panel, Kelley, from A Sty’ch in Tyme will discuss Cutting, Fitting and Construction techniques and shortcuts as well as some traditional techniques for corsetry. Panelists: Jemison Davenport-Lester, Kelley Lester When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 126A Cosplay 101 - From Closet to Convention Floor: We all start somewhere, and there is no better place than your own closet by getting thrifty and DYI the heck out of your cosplay! Panelists: Amber Skies, Bernadette Bentley, Bernie Bregman, Mac Beauvais, Miss Chrissy Lynn When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124A Cosplay Air Band Idol: We all dream of being a rock star, but now’s your chance. Join The Renegades as you perform your favorite songs air band style for our judges. Only one air band can win do you have what it takes? Panelists: The Renegades (10 panelists) When: Sun, 1:30–4:00PM Room: North 222AB Cosplay Cantina: Have you been suffering in costume all day? Well you deserve to come and relax and enjoy an adult beverage. Hang out with other cosplayers to discuss tips, tricks, pains, and wounds in the Phoenix Comicon Beer Garden! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Cosplay for Parents 101: Do your kids spend their cash creating the perfect costume of their favorite character? Do they watch YouTube videos for makeup and costume construction? Then you might be the parent of a cosplayer! Come to our panel and learn the ins and outs of the role you can play as the parent of a cosplayer. Panelists: Aaron Edwards, Abigail Edwards, Allison Simmerman, Brookah Simmerman, Patrick Edwards, Sharon Edwards When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 124B Cosplay is not Consent: Self Defense Workshop: Feel comfortable in what you wear and how you wear it. Please join Becca as she demonstrates basic defenses against grabs, holds, and chokes rooted in traditional Japanese and Korean Martial Arts. Panelists: BeccaBee Cosplay When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124B Cosplay Like a Pro: Advanced Armor & Prop Building: Award-winning cosplayers give you the rundown on translating screenshots and concept art into actual costumes through a plethora of accessible armor, prop and costumebuilding techniques. This panel includes an open Q&A! Panelists: Anabel Martinez, Garrick Backer, Justin Hackert, Sarrah Wilkinson, Wayne Sullivan When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 125AB Cosplay Like a Pro: Advanced Sewing Techniques: Award-winning cosplayers give you the run-down on translating screenshots and concept art into actual costumes through a plethora of advanced sewing techniques. This panel includes an open Q&A; bring your questions and get ready to cosplay like a pro! Panelists: Anabel Martinez, C’Loni Studios, Jackie Backer, KeiraSera Cosplay, Valarie Frias When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 126A Cosplay makeup: Look Ma! I’m a Zombie! (and other tips to become the undead): Come join us as we show you some tips and tricks to make your zombie makeup stand out from the rest. We will Demo some techniques and teach you which makeup products to use for different situations! Panelists: Kendra Matthews, Rainbowfx (5 panelists) When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 124A Cosplay Makeup: Tips and Tricks to Transformation Through SFX, Body Paint and Wigs: Makeup artist and cosplayer Chrissy Lynn teaches the basics of SFX makeup, body paint, and wig styling, what better way to bring your cosplay character to life! Panelists: Miss Chrissy Lynn When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124A Cosplay/Crossplay 101: Do you want to start cosplaying, but have no idea where to begin? Are you new to cosplaying and wondering how to move forward? This is just the panel for you! Panelists: AmaraSama, RadiusFlux When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126A Cosplay: Becoming More than Human: From Star Wars to World of Warcraft, there are always ways to create something out of this world. Here you can pick up tricks about makeup, costuming, and budgeting so that you can finally create inhuman cosplay! Panelists: Courtney Leigh, Miss Chrissy Lynn, Sarah Gange When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 124A Cosplay: The Stigma of Bought vs. Made: Whether your buy or make your cosplay you are still one thing: a cosplayer. Join ThermoCosplay and Stevie Spade Cosplay as they discuss the stigma surrounding pre-made/bought cosplays vs. cosplayer crafted. Panelists: Emma Roberts, Stevie Spade Cosplay, ThermoCosplay (2 panelists) When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 125AB June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 71
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