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PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS 90 Secrets of ‘The Force Awakens’ and the Future of Star Wars: Who is Snoke? Who are Rey’s parents? Is TFA just a rehash of ANH? What does the future hold for the Star Wars universe? These, and MANY more questions will be discussed and/or answered in this exciting panel, featuring podcasters from “Star Wars: The Saga Continues” and “The Wampa’s Lair”! Panelists: Jason Hunt, Joey Letson, Kyle Avery When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 232ABC Send in the Clones: Are you a clone? Are you sure? Are you being bred as a soldier, as spare parts, as a drone? Join us as we celebrate the oft overlooked clones in the world of Science Fiction. Panelists: C.J. Valenzuela, Dustin Diehl, Jesse W Canfield, Mack Duncan When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 228AB Set Photographer or how to get a job as a photographer in film (Film School): Here’s a career path that most photographers didn’t know existed: Set Photographer. Put your skills and your eye to good use capturing behind the scenes, production stills, and shots for use in marketing design. There’s a wealth to do and know. Panelists: Shannon Dia (2 professionals) When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 102C Sex in the Victorian Era: They weren’t as uptight as you think. Learn about brothels, burlesque, the world’s first adult toys, the beginning of the pornography industry... ect. Slideshow included. 18+ only. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Johnna Buttrick, Khurt Khave When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: West 104B Sexuality in Mass Effect: Mass Effect is a trilogy where you can pursue love across 100+ hours of gameplay with numerous alien races, genders, and sexual orientations. In this panel we’ll discuss just how things are done in the space bedroom for assorted alien races throughout the Mass Effect Universe. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Joshua Silverman When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 229AB SFX makeup (Film School): Techniques for sculpting in a variety of clays for silicone prosthetics and latex mask-making as well as process of prosthetic appliance sculpting, casting and application. Robert Siracusa works as a sculpter in stone, bronze, and latex. Panelists: Robert Siracusa When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 102C Shakespeare Goes Sci-Fi: Join Shakespeare actress/director Katherine Stewart and test your ability to recognize famous sci-fi quotes, disguised as Shakespeare-style phrases! Panelists: Katherine Stewart When: Sat, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: North 229AB Shakespeare Uses The Force: Teen Acting Workshop: Get personalized tips and tricks from an experienced stage actress while you recite from Ian Doescher’s “Verily, A New Hope”! Panelists: Lyric Jensen, Matea Jensen, R.B. Knight When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Shaolin Temple Cultural Center Arizona: Demonstrations of the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, qi gong, and self defense by local students and our Shifu Shi Yanqing, a disciple of the Shaolin Temple in Henan, China. Ask us about our art or learn some techniques. When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Third Street Performance Area Shared Worlds: Some names carry the weight of a legacy with them. Authors who work in shared worlds are tasked with not only coming up with original creations, but building on what’s come before. Our panelists discuss establishing and helping legacy worlds. Panelists: Neo Edmund, Jody Lynn Nye, Yvonne Navarro, and Adam Christopher When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 128A Sherlock Murder Mystery: Another mystery is developing... can you help solve it before it is too late? An old foe is near and aiming to keep Sherlock from solving the case. Panelists: Darren Shaw, Karen Knierman, Kristina Davis, Michael Green, Patrick Young, Peggi Calhoun, Rebekah Brubaker, Sure Leigh Kahn When: Fri, 4:30–7:00PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows SHIELD: Video Forensics Unit: Assist a SHEILD agent with a top-secret, top-priority case of national security. Through the power of Video Forensics, see colors that cannot be seen, make images appear from a jumbled mess, and of course, “Enhance!” Panelists: Brewster Rolland-Keith When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 230 Shiny and Chrome: The Science of Mad Max: The Mad Max movies portray a world wracked by climate change and economic collapse, with water and oil the most important resources. Witness our panel of scientists discuss topics including fresh water availability, oil refining, and genetic mutation. Panelists: Aireona Bonnie Raschke, Katherine Huxster, Liza Kurtz, Mario Mendez When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227BC Show No Mercy - Screening and Q&A: Show No Mercy is a retro-arcade sci-fi action short film featuring Martin Kove and Jesse Kove! Are you ready players? SHOW NO MERCY! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 102B Sidekicks Meetup (Youth): Bring the smaller sidekicks (children) to determine who will win the day! When: Sat, 5:30–6:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Sun, 10:30–11:00AM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Significance of Anime Openings and Endings: How often do you find yourself skipping an Anime Opening or Ending? Dowase Entertainment is here to show why one shouldn’t necessarily overlook these short clips, while demonstrating good openings and the hidden meanings behind them. Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (4 panelists) When: Thu, 7:30– 8:30PM Room: North 222AB Sith and Bounty Hunter Meetup: Beware the Dark Side! Meetup up with all the villains of the Star Wars Universe. When: Sun, 12:30–1:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Skewed and Reviewed: Upcoming Games: Join Gareth of Skewed and Reviewed as he looks at the hottest new video games and tech that will be coming out in 2016 and 2017. Panelists: Gareth Von Kallenbach When: Sun, 1:30–3:00PM Room: North 221ABC Skewed and Reviewed: Upcoming Movies: A lively look at what Hollywood has in store for the next three years including new entries in the Alien, Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, and other genre franchises. The lively and polular June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center panel also features Q&A and S.W.A.G. and has been called a “Can’t Miss” panel by the media. Panelists: Gareth Von Kallenbach When: Sat, 12:00–2:30PM Room: North 232ABC So You Think You Can DisNerd: Come one, come all, to a wonderful gameshow full of Disney trivia and song lyrics. Come see who knows their stuff and who will be crowned the utmost DisNerd! Panelists: Ariana Flatt When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 105A So you think you’re a Joss fan? Whedonverse Jeopardy: Buffy killed the vampires to save Sunnydale and Wash was a leaf on the wind, but do you have what it takes to win Whedonverse Jeopardy. Join us with your friends to find out if you have what it takes to win. Panelists: Cara Beth, Julie Largent When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 226A So you want to own a comic book store: Always a fan favorite panel. Comic book store owners from around the state talk about owning a comic book store. Learn about how they got started and what drives them to succeed. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121C So you want to read comics - Indy: New to Comics? Or need some new to read? With the explosion of new independent comics from Image, Dark Horse and Boom Studios as well as smaller comic book imprints, it is nice to have a friendly panel of experts to help guide you through the piles. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121A So you want to read comics - Mainstream: New to Comics? Or need some new to read? With the big changes in mainstream comics from Marvel and DC, it is nice to have a friendly panel of experts to help guide you through the piles. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121A So, You Want to Write Steampunk?: Do you have an idea for a story? Do you already have a story written but don’t know what to do next? Our talented Authors will talk to you about the in’s and out’s of making it the best story it can be. Panelists: Beth Cato, Gini Koch, Sharon Skinner When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 104B Someone Else’s Sandbox: TV, Film, Comics, RPGs every property has a story to tell, these are the author who flesh out our favorite visual universes. Join these media-tie in craftspeople in a discussion about writing in someone else’s sandbox. Panelists: Adam Christopher, Alan Dean Foster, Michael Kogge, Yvonne Navarro When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128B Spawn: Behind the Cape...What it’s REALLY Like Working for Todd “Toddfather” McFarlane: Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to work for Todd McFarlane?! Hear what it’s like to work directly with the Toddfather himself. Learn what Todd looks for in artists and writers and a bit about the comic book publishing process. With cool giveaways! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121B Splendid Teapot Racing: Conflagration 500: Watch Steampunk makers maneuver their racers through a series of scorching hazards including the Ramp of Doom and the Chasm
of Death. Panelists: Madame Askew, Marjorie Kosky When: Sun, 2:30–3:30PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents Buffy: The Vampire Slayer: Spoof & Cinema like you’ve never seen it before! Join us for a new edition of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that will feature new dialogue and sound effects LIVE in front of your very eyes created by the National Comedy Theater! Panelists: Andi Oliver, Anthony Thornton, Paul Boccolo, Krissy Lenz When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 227A Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents Supernatural: Spoof & Cinema like you’ve never seen it before! Join us for a new edition of Supernatural that will feature new dialogue and sound effects LIVE in front of your very eyes created by the National Comedy Theater Panelists: Anthony Thornton, Heath Wilcock, Krissy Lenz, Mike Mayfield, Nate McWhortor When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227A Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents True Blood: Spoof & Cinema like you’ve never seen it before! Join us for a new edition of True Blood that will feature new dialogue and sound effects LIVE in front of your very eyes created by the National Comedy Theater Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Andi Oliver, Anthony Thornton, Frenchie Lynn Augustin, Krissy Lenz, Paul Broccolo When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 226A Spotlight on ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’: The Horror Show leads a panel on the 1st Season of Ash vs. Evil Dead, including episodes, characters and all the GORE the show had to offer! Then they all look ahead to what might be in store for Season 2! There will be STARZ-provided swag for a few lucky audience members! Panelists: Andrew Mercer, Cecil Laird, David Friedman, Jaime En Fuego, Susie Von Slaughter When: Fri, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: North 129B Spotlight on James A. Owen- Drawing out the Dragons: Join artist and author James A. Owen in an inspirational and informational look at the creative process and the art story telling. Panelists: James A Owen When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 128B Spotlight on Pierce Brown: Pierce Brown talks about the completion of his Red Rising trilogy and what the future holds for the talented young author. Panelists: Pierce Brown When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 129A Spotlight on Saga: Saga from Image Comics is a break out hit in the comic book scene. Josh and Travis hosts of the podcast, Comic Exposure, moderate this discussion with questions and answers from a panel of readers and the audience about the first volume of this epic tale. Panelists: Guerilla Pants Productions When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121A Spotlight: Adam Christopher: Comics, super-heroes, and science fiction Adam Christopher does it all, come geek out with one of Tor’s most celebrated authors. Panelists: Adam Christopher When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128A Spotlight: Brandon Sanderson: Fantasy’s favorite son comes to Phoenix. Join best-selling author Brandon Sanderson for a discussion of his projects past, present, and future. Panelists: Brandon Sanderson When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 129A Spotlight: Caitlin Glass: Come join the voice of Fullmetal Alchemist’s Winry Rockbell, Caitlin Glass for a fun and exciting panel about her career in voice acting. Panelists: Caitlin Glass When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: DC Douglas: Join DC for this fun and intimite panel about his career and the characters he has brought to life! Panelists: DC Douglas When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Diana Gabaldon: An hour with best-selling author Diana Galbaldon, author the acclaimed series Outlander. When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129A Spotlight: Jess Harnell: Come join Jess for a fun and hilarious spotlight panel with some Q&A. Panelists: Jess Harnell When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Kevin Hearne: Join best-selling author and taco enthusiast Kevin Hearne as he discusses his latest novel Staked and life after Atticus. Panelists: Kevin Hearne When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128A Spotlight: MAURICE LAMARCHE: Spotlight Q&A with Futurama, Animaniacs voice actor Maurice Lamarche. Panelists: Maurice LaMarche When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Nolan North: Come join Nolan North, for some laughs and a little Q&A. Panelists: Nolan North When: Sat, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Randy Rogel: Come join Randy Rogel who has written scripts for many animated features such as Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan: Return to Neverland, The Three Musketeers and more. He has also worked on Animaniacs for Warner Bros. Panelists: Randy Rogel When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Rob Paulsen: Join the voice of Raphael and Donetello from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well as the voices of Yakko, Pinky and Dr. Otto Scratchansniff from the Animaniacs, Rob Paulsen! Panelists: Rob Paulsen When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Scott Sigler: Podcaster, raconteur and I think he wrote a couple of books? Scott Sigler offers an hour of his time to talk all things books, media and maybe sports. Panelists: Scott Sigler When: Sun, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 129A Spotlight: Tress Macneille: Spotlight Q&A with voice actress Tress MacNeille. Panelists: Tress MacNeille When: Sun, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Troy Baker: Come join actor, voice actor, singer, and musician, Troy Baker for a fun and initimate Q&A session! Panelists: Troy Baker When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Victoria Schwab: Join Victoria Schwab best selling author of A Darker Shade of Magic in a one hour discussion of books, tea, and magic. Panelists: Victoria V.E. Schwab When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 128A Squeefest 2016: Who is the sexiest man in SciFi today? For the third year in a row - YOU DECIDE! Last year Chris Pratt won the title but only your vote can crown this year’s champion. Our panelists will present the hotties but the volume of your screams decides the winner! Must be 18+ to attend. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Alice Baker, ANDREA COFFMAN, Bri Valdivia, Cassandra Nicholson, Krissy Lenz, Megan Calcote, Sara Santiago When: Sat, 7:30–10:00PM Room: North 129B Star Party with the Phoenix Astronomical Society: The Phoenix Astronomical Society will be hosting a Star Party at their booth on the south end of 3rd Street. There will be several telescopes setup and a great opportunity to view Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn! Come out and see the galaxy first hand. Panelists: Phoenix Astronomical Society When: Fri, 8:00–9:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area When: Sat, 8:00–9:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area Star Trek - (Not So) Boldly Going..?: Since its origin in 1966, Star Trek has pushed boundaries and laid new ground for diversity in media. But now, Star Trek seems to have dropped out of warp. Join us as we discuss the possibilities and a new vision of future in the highly anticipated 2017 return to television. Panelists: Angelina Rising, Jonathan Connor When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 229AB Star Trek: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective!: Join us as we take a fond look back on 50 years of Gene Roddenberry’s original ‘Star Trek’ and how it influenced generations of people and helped define the science fiction genre! Panelists: David Williams, Jeff Taylor, Jennifer Wirtz, Larry Nemecek, Vinny Alascia When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 232ABC Star Trek: Costuming Meetup!: What’s your favorite version of Star Trek? Join your fellow fans and explore new costumes and new characters- boldly dress up as you’ve never dressed up before. When: Fri, 4:30–5:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Star Trek: The Original Series Best Worst 10 Episodes Shootout!: Every Star Trek fan has their favorite TOS episode, and one they’d rather forget existed (we know we do!). Set your phasers to fun as we host a hilarious and interactive “Top 10” style game where we determine either the best of the best... ...or the worst of the worst! Panelists: David Williams, Jeff Taylor, Vinny Alascia When: Thu, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 229AB Star Trek: TOS, TNG, Enterprise: Star Trek! The Original Series, The Next Generation and Enterprise meetup! When: Fri, 4:00–4:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Star Trek:TNG/DS9 and More: Props from the 80’s & 90’s!: A discussion of Star Trek’s props with professional prop fabricator Bear Burge. If you’ve ever wanted to know about props from this iconic series and it’s spinoffs, this is the place for you! Panelists: Bear Burge, Heather Grant When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 229AB Star Wars Costume Meetup: Meetup with your friends from a galaxy far far away! When: Sun, 1:00–1:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 91
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