11:00-12:00 Comic Writers Unite!— WonderCon special guests Geoff Johns (Blackest Night, Brightest Day, Green Lantern), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex, Power Girl, The Last Resort), Greg Rucka (Detective Comics, Action Comics, Stumptown), Gail Simone (Wonder Woman, Secret Six, Birds of Prey), and Judd Winick (Batman, Justice League: Generation Lost) join forces with fellow writer and moderator James Robinson (Starman, Superman, Justice League of America) to discuss the art of writing comics and anything else they want to talk about! Room 103
Categories:  Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:00-12:00 The Official Aspen Comics Panel— The staff and creators of Aspen Comics reveal the company's exciting new ventures in comic books and more. Frank Mastromauro (president, Dellec, Shrugged), Peter Steigerwald (vice president, Soulfire, Ultimatum), Vince Hernandez (editor-in-chief, Dellec, Fathom: Kiani), Mark Roslan (director of design and production, Heroes), Joe Benitez (Soulfire, Executive Assistant: Iris), J. T. Krul (Soulfire, Fathom, Titans), and David Wohl (Executive Assistant: Iris, Witchblade) preview Aspen's upcoming releases and answer any and all questions thrown their way. Don't miss the chance to get the exciting details of Aspen's plans for 2010 and beyond! Room 104
Categories:  Comic Books

11:00-12:00 Hand-Drawn Animation Demo— Eric Goldberg (supervising animator, Walt Disney Animation Studios) demonstrates the art of hand-drawn animation. Discussing his latest character, Louis the alligator from The Princess and the Frog, Eric will do a live demonstration revealing his technique and approach. Come learn from this animation legend about his in-depth thought process and the magic of a pencil and paper! Room 204/206
Categories:  Animation | Art & Illustration

11:00-12:00 Spotlight on Murphy Anderson— One of the legendary artists of the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics, WonderCon special guest Murphy Anderson is interviewed by Mark Evanier. Anderson's clean, precise artwork set the style for the DC look in the 1960s and 1970s with his work on titles such as Hawkman, Superman, Strange Adventures, and many more. Room 232/234
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:00-12:00 New ABC TV Series: Happy Town— Be on hand for the exclusive premiere screening of ABC's Happy Town from the producers of Life on Mars, followed by a Q&A panel discussion with cast members Geoff Stults (She's Out of My League), Amy Acker (Dollhouse), and M. C. Gainey (Lost) and producers Josh Appelbaum (Mission Impossible IV), André Nemec (Mission Impossible IV), and Scott Rosenberg (October Road). Esplanade Ballroom
Categories:  Horror and Suspense | Television

11:30-12:30 Homegrown: Bay Area LGBT Comics— The San Francisco Bay Area was instrumental in the birth of queer cartooning, and its wealth of artistic and social experimentation, diversity, and underground comix nourishes a vibrant scene to this day. Explore the legacy and future of LGBT comics in the Bay Area with Rene Capone (The Legend of Hedgehog Boy), Jon Macy (Teleny), Desmond Miller (Hansel and Gretel: Agents of the Coven), Christine Smith (Eve's Apple), Tristan Crane (How Loathsome), Mary Wings (Come Out Comix), and moderator and Prism Comics board member Justin Hall (Glamazonia). Room 220
Categories:  Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comic Books

11:30-12:30 20 Years of Hip-Hop in Comic Books— With over two decades of dedication, "raptoonist" Age Scott (Won and Phil, Superhood), has created the first and longest-running hip-hop comic book that you never heard of. Mike Hampton (Capt. A**hole, Hot Zombie Chicks) has created a massive underground buzz for his comic book Hot Zombie Chicks. But before the blood and gore, he and Age created "the MAD magazine for the Hip-Hop Generation: HOOD"! Hip-hop isn't dead, it's alive in comic books. Room 236/238
Categories:  Comic Books

12:00-1:30 DCU Editorial Presentation— Senior story editor Ian Sattler and countless DCU talent gather for a panel that's not to be missed. With the Brightest Day fast approaching, what does that mean for your favorite universe? Got a question for your favorite DCU creator? Come on by...this is the place to be! Room 103
Categories:  Comic Books

12:00-1:00 The Art of Storyboarding— Learn the insider tricks to making winning storyboards from industry professionals at Dreamworks, Lucasfilm, and Pixar. Confused about screen direction? Want to make your staging efficient and exciting? Presented through StoryboardArt.org, this is a unique opportunity to learn directly from working professionals. Panelists Spyros Tsiounis, (Coraline, Madagascar, Shrek Foreverafter, Clone Wars) and Sergio Paez (Clone Wars, Darkwatch, 3 Wise Men) give examples and lecture about what it takes to make it as a storyboard artist in today's environment and make your storytelling as good as it can be. Room 104
Categories:  Animation | Art & Illustration | Comic Books | Movies

12:00-1:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #4: Manga, Manga!: Female Creators, Readers, and Characters— Lien Fan Shen (University of Utah) reflects on the production process of I Will Be Your Paradise through her graphic novel, Reflections After Ten Years: An Artist's Perspective on Queer Manga in Taiwan. June M. Madeley (University of New Brunswick, Saint John) shares her research on gender, reading practices, and fan practices of manga as it becomes increasingly popular in North America. Trina Robbins (The Brinkley Girls) presents her paper "Noriko in Oz," an analysis of "the Dorothy Syndrome" in shojo Manga. Room 204/206
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Comic Books | Comics Arts Conference

12:00-1:00 Protect Yourself: Creators' Rights— You know that guy who wrote the greatest comics script ever and is "willing" to cut you in on the millions he's going to make, providing you draw it for free? Don't listen to him! Learn more about protecting yourself as a creator in this information-filled panel moderated by Mark Evanier and featuring WonderCon special guest Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil), a leading advocate of comic creators' rights, and noted attorney Michael Lovitz (Comic Book Law School panels, The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book). Room 232/234
Categories:  Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

12:00-1:45 Walt Disney Pictures and Disney•Pixar: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and Toy Story 3— Walt Disney Pictures and Disney•Pixar bring exclusive footage from their exciting 2010 lineup:

Prince Of Persia: The Sands of Time—Join Jerry Bruckheimer (producer), Mike Newell (director), Jake Gyllenhaal (actor, "Prince Dastan"), and Jordan Mechner (screen story, game creator), as they take the WonderCon stage to show an exclusive sneak peak from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time before its May 28 release. Set in the mystical lands of Persia, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an epic action-adventure about a rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) who race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice—Join Jerry Bruckheimer (producer), Jon Turteltaub (director), Nicolas Cage (actor, "Balthazar Blake"), Jay Baruchel (actor, "Dave Stutler"), Teresa Palmer (actress, "Becky") live on the Esplanade stage to present an exclusive look at The Sorcerer's Aprentice. Dave (Jay Baruchel) is just an average college student, or so it appears, until the sorcerer Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) recruits him as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners pit their powers against those of the fiercest—and most ruthless—practitioners of all time. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city, and get the girl as he becomes the Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Toy Story 3—From the studio that has taken you into the worlds of space, sea and superheroes, comes a comical new 3D adventure in which Buzz, Woody and the gang face an uncertain future as Andy gears up for college. When the toys unexpectedly land in a room full of untamed tots who can't wait to get their sticky little fingers on them, it's pandemonium as they try to stay together. Directed by Lee Unkrich, the film features all the familiar favorites, plus a host of new toys including Barbie's friend Ken, a pink teddy bear named Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear and a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants. Join director Lee Unkrich live on the WonderCon stage to present an exclusive sneak-peek at Toy Story 3.

Esplanade Ballroom
Categories:  Animation | Games | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

12:30-1:30 Comics Podcasting— Celebrating 5 years of podcasting about the comics industry, join the voices behind the iFanboy series of podcasts, Ron Richards and Conor Kilpatrick, along David Brothers and Esther Inglis-Arkell from the Fourcast! from 4thLetter, plus some possible very special guests as they discuss the ins and outs of podcasting about comics, what's changed over the past 5 years, and what the future holds. You won't want to miss this frank discussion, which is sure to be filled with often embarrassing stories of comics creators, conventions, and other comics related amusements. Room 220
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Comic Books | Fandom

12:30-1:30 Spotlight on Tim Powers— Jean Martin (editor-in-chief, Science Fiction/San Francisco) asks WonderCon special guest Tim Powers (The Anubis Gates) about Steampunk, Philip K. Dick, and more. Join Jean and Tim for this interview and Q&A session! Note: Don't miss Tim Powers' special autograph session on Sunday from 2:00PM-3:00PM in Room 105, click here for details. Room 236/238
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:00-2:00 Spotlight on Frank Cho— The popular Liberty Meadows, Image, and Marvel Comics artist is a WonderCon special guest for the first time in almost 10 years! Frank Cho's latest work is Marvel's New Ultimates, written by Jeph Loeb, something sure to be one of the topics for discussion in this spotlight panel! Room 104
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:00-2:00 Sergio & Mark Show— They're back! WonderCon special guests Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier are responsible (blame them!) for more than a quarter-of-a-century of Groo the Wanderer, among numerous other collaborations. Here's your change to find out what's next for the popular barbarian who has survived publisher after publisher, plus the lowdown on what Sergio and Mark are working on. Room 232/234
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:30-2:30 Spotlight on David Finch— WonderCon special guest David Finch is known for his detailed and intricate art style. He recently moved from Marvel to DC and is already committed to doing all 26 covers for the new biweekly series Brightest Day. Finch talks about his past, present, and future work in this special spotlight event. Room 103
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:30-3:00 Comics Arts Conference Session #5: Explicating Superheroes— Daryl Frazetti (Western Nevada College) explains the way the X-Men reveals the metaphorical power of futuristic mythos and how they acts as both a mirror and guide to contemporary culture. Steve Higgins (Lewis and Clark Community College) explicates popular theories of the identity of Holiday from Batman: The Long Halloween and gets to the bottom of the questions that remain to determine who is the one, true killer. Amanda Murphyao (Carleton University) examines Wonder Woman and the Canadian superheroine Nelvana of the Northern Lights in the context of the "white queen" tradition and the political situations of their respective countries of origin. Room 204/206
Categories:  Comic Books | Comics Arts Conference

1:30-3:00 CBLDF Live Art Jam— Witness live art created before your eyes by comics masters, and bid on the chance to carry an original piece home! Watch as WonderCon special guests Darwyn Cooke, Amanda Conner, Colleen Doran, and Darick Robertson give you a glimpse behind the scenes of their artistic processes. The Live Art Jam is a treat for fans and students alike. All art will be auctioned to benefit the First Amendment legal work of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. You will need a bidder number to bid on art at this event, which will be distributed at the start of the event. Winning bidders will be able to claim their art from the CBLDF's booth 725. Room 220
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:30-2:30 Spotlight on Peter S. Beagle— WonderCon special guest Peter S. Beagle (The Last Unicorn, A Fine and Private Place, Tamsin) is an American fantasy icon whose work has won him millions of fans around the world. Hear him read one of the brand-new Schmendrick stories from his upcoming collection Green-Eyed Boy, and participate in a wide-ranging Q&A session moderated by Peter's manager and publisher, Connor Cochran. Room 236/238
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

1:45-2:15 Screen Gems: Resident Evil: Afterlife— In case you missed last night's exclusive WonderCon World Premiere at the Metreon of the 3-D trailer for Screen Gems' fourth film in this fan favorite franchise, writer/director Paul W. S. Anderson along with stars Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter will be on hand to show it again (in 2D) and answer your questions. In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead—and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap. The fourth installment of the hugely successful Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil: Afterlife is again based on the wildly popular video game series, and will this time be presented in 3-D. Esplanade Ballroom
Categories:  Games | Horror and Suspense | Movies

2:00-3:00 The Image Comics Show— Image kicks off their hometown show with a slate of exclusive announcements featuring some of your favorite creators, including WonderCon special guest Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows, New Ultimates) discussing his all-new series and Savage Dragon's own Erik Larsen revealing new artwork from an upcoming project! Find out the next word on what Image has in store for 2010 including never-before-revealed news and art from Walking Dead, Spawn, Turf, Chew, Choker, Haunt and more! Room 104
Categories:  Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

2:00-3:00 BOOM! Studios Panel: BIG! BOLD! BOOM!— Ross Richie, Matt Gagnon,  and Chip Mosher run down the most exciting new projects from BOOM! Studios, BOOM Kids!, and their new imprint, BOOM! Town. Yes, 2009 was a big year for BOOM! Now, find out why 2010 will be even bigger in this not-to-be-missed panel with announcements of earth-shattering proportions. Be there so you can tell your grandkids about this one! Room 232/234
Categories:  Comic Books

2:15-4:00 Warner Bros. Presentation— Cast appearances TBA. Esplanade Ballroom
Categories:  Movies | Television

2:30-3:30 Marvel: X-Men— The X-Men have survived Necrosha, built a Nation and a Utopia, brought back Kitty Pryde, but there’s no time for celebration… it’s time to prepare for war!  Join the man behind the mutants, the steward of the X-Men line, Vice President Executive Editor Axel Alonso (Deadpool, Deadpool Corps, Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth) and Talent Liaison CB Cebulski (Nation X) for the dish on the upcoming Second Coming and how it wraps up 3 years of stories and sets the stage for the next decade…and beyond! Room 103
Categories:  Comic Books

2:30-3:30 The Spirit of Star Trek— Chase Masterson (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) joins Curtis Webster (The Spirit Of Star Trek) for an exploration of the spiritual, moral, and ethical themes that run through Star Trek in all of its various forms. Room 236/238
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

3:00-4:00 Spotlight on Adam Hughes— This spotlight panel offers a glimpse into how some of the industry's most eye-catching covers are made. Cover artist Adam Hughes talks about his work for some of the most recognized characters in the industry, including Catwoman, Wonder Woman, and Lara Croft. Come ready with your questions, and Adam will answer as many as time will allow! Room 104
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:00-4:00 Comics Arts Conference Session #6: It All Began When...Making Meaning of Superhero Origin Stories— Robin Rosenberg (The Psychology of Superheroes), Steve Englehart (Max August novels), and James Robinson (Starman) discuss why the origin story  is important, ways it hems in a character, and why and how the origin story is tweaked (or rebooted) by subsequent writers. They'll also discuss how both fans and writers make meaning of a superhero origin story. Room 204/206
Categories:  Comic Books | Comics Arts Conference | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:00-4:00 Galaxy Quest: A 23rd "Anniversary" Galactic Celebration: Never Give Up, Never Surrender!— It's been 23 years since the best sci-fi TV series of the 80s, Galaxy Quest, first debuted on television, and now our panel of Questsperts discuss their favorite episodes, whatever happened to the cast, and the future for the franchise. Although the series has been dormant for two decades (despite some bad JN/AD slash fiction and old VHS and laserdiscs), there's always hope for the future. Never give up, never surrender! Featuring Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise), Daren Dochterman (VFX, ST: TMP Director's Cut), and Steve Melching (The Clone Wars, Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot). Room 220
Categories:  Fandom | Humor & Satire | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

3:00-4:00 Spotlight on Gail Simone— WonderCon special guest Gail Simone is the fan-favorite writer behind such DC titles as Wonder Woman, Secret Six, and Birds of Prey. Comic creator and journalist Shaenon Garrity (Narbonic, Skin Horse) interviews Gail about her career and upcoming projects. Room 232/234
Categories:  Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:30-4:30 Activision Unveils the New Marvel Game: Spider-Man Shattered Dimensions— Be the first to hear about Activision’s all-new Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions video game from the perspective of acclaimed Marvel writer Dan Slott (The Mighty Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, and She-Hulk comic book series), actor Christopher Daniel Barnes (voice of Spider-Man TV series, 1994-1998; Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie, 1995; voice of Eric in The Little Mermaid, 1989), developer Beenox’s Creative Director Thomas Wilson, and Activision Senior Producer Meghan Morgan. See exclusive screenshots and videos of the new game and prepare to be surprised with the unique, unexpected worlds Spider-Man will adventure through in Activision’s latest foray. Get a side-by-side look at the collaboration of old versus new, dive deep into an exciting new universe never before seen in Spider-Man video games, and discover two new villains in the upcoming game exclusively at the panel! Plus, panel attendees will get a chance to receive a limited edition poster signed by comic book legend, Stan Lee.
Room 103
Categories:  Comic Books | Games

3:30-4:30 Coloring Outside the Lines: Black Cartoonists as Social Commentators— Featuring artists from the upcoming San Francisco art exhibit by the same name, nationally syndicated cartoonists Darrin Bell (Candorville, Rudy Park), Keith Knight (award-winning K Chronicles, (th)ink, The Knight Life), and Kheven LaGrone (curator of Coloring Outside the Lines) discuss their art.  Animated shorts by nationally syndicated cartoonist Jerry Craft (Mama's Boyz) will also be screened. Moderated by Thomas Robert Simpson (founder and artistic director of the AfroSolo Arts Festival). Room 236/238
Categories:  Animation | Cartooning and Comic Strips

4:00-5:00 Spotlight on Joe and Adam Kubert— There are few more legendary names in comics than Joe Kubert. The WonderCon special guest has been working in the industry for more than seven decades and has been a leading proponent of fostering new talent with his Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. Joe's son, Adam Kubert has become one of comics' top artists with his work on Ultimate X-Men, Wolverine, and many more titles. Mark Evanier interviews this dynamic duo of comics and artist education. Room 104
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

4:00-5:00 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 provides 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 covers 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, including the new online copyright filing system (time permitting). 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 credit of California MCLE.) Room 204/206
Categories:  Animation | Anime & Manga | Art & Illustration | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comic Books | Games | Movies | Television

4:00-5:00 Spotlight on Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti— One of comics' coolest couples talk about their current and upcoming projects in this Q&A session. WonderCon special guests Amanda Conner (Power Girl) and Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex) chat about their work together and separately and their joint love of all things comics. Room 220
Categories:  Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

4:00-5:00 Unhinged: The Forensic Psychiatry of Arkham's Insane— Back by popular demand from Comic-Con, with updated information and insights! Arkham Asylum houses some of Gotham City's most disturbed villains. But are they truly "insane?" From the vantage point of forensic psychiatry, the expert panelists explore the mental disorders that plague The Dark Knight's Rogues' Gallery. They offer analyses of the behavior of Two-Face, Riddler, Mr. Zsasz, Maxie Zeus, Harley Quinn, and The Joker. Are these characters psychotic, or are they psychopaths? What's the difference? Learn as forensic psychiatrists H. Eric Bender, M.D., Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., and Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., discuss the meaning of these terms and explain how criminal defendants are found "not guilty by reason of insanity." See how Arkham Asylum compares to real-world forensic hospitals. Discover that truth truly is stranger than fiction. Bring your questions, and join the doctors as Arkham Asylum becomes "unhinged" and some of its "inmates" are possibly set free!
Room 232/234
Categories:  Comic Books

4:00-4:30 Trailer Park— It's a WonderCon tradition! Here's your chance to see the latest and greatest trailers for upcoming movies, all in one place. Esplanade Ballroom
Categories:  Movies

4:30-5:30 Inside Star Wars: The Clone Wars— Fans will get an exclusive look at the future of the hit series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as supervising director Dave Filoni and a few very special guests, share a sneak peak at upcoming episodes, give an update on what to expect at Celebration V, and reveal some exciting never-before-seen connections between the Saga and the show. Room 103
Categories:  Animation | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

4:30-5:30 Writing for Television: From First Draft to Getting Staffed— Writer Spiro Skentzos (George Lopez) shares his experience from the trenches of TV writing, on topics including basic script mistakes, how to get representation, staying motivated, and negotiating today's turbulent TV terrain. After the lecture, there will be a Q&A session. Room 236/238
Categories:  Television

4:30-5:30 The Kick-Ass Cast Can't See Through Walls But They Can Kick Your Ass!— Join the cast and creators of the new superhero action flick Kick-Ass to learn what it takes to be a superhero!  You don't need special powers to seriously kick ass! This highly anticipated film's panel will talk about the making of the film, which opens on April 15. Learn how to pick a superhero name and what your costume should look like with screenwriter Jane Goldman, comic book creators Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. and the stars! And now, win a chance for a free Advance Screening at WonderCon on Saturday (click here for details), and a chance at a signing with cast and creators on Saturday after the panel (click here for details). Esplanade Ballroom
Categories:  Comic Books | Movies

5:00-6:00 Oni Press Panelmonium— Get up-close and personal with trend setting indie comic powerhouse Oni Press! Join in the Q&A with Oni staff and creators, see exclusive content, and get free comics...FREE COMICS! Guaranteed by Oni Press's totally biased employees to be "the most fun you'll ever have at a panel." Room 104
Categories:  Comic Books

5:00-6:00 Special Effects Makeup— Ed Martinez, a veteran of films, television, and commercials, is an instructor at The Academy of Cosmetic Arts in Los Gatos and The Academy of Art University in San Francisco and is director of special effects on the flick The Dead Pit. He presents a live demonstration of special makeup effects materials being used on the latest films. Ed makes it look easy while explaining how it's all done. He will also screen a special trailer for the new zombie western that he just completed, The Dead and the Damned. Q&A session! Room 204/206
Categories:  Costuming | Movies

5:00-6:00 Spotlight on Darwyn Cooke— He moves easily between the worlds of brightly colored superheroes (DC: The New Frontier), dusty sepia-toned westerns (Jonah Hex), and the darker shade of noir (Parker: The Hunter). He's WonderCon special guest Darwyn Cooke and he'll talk about his latest and upcoming work, including the next installment in the IDW series of Parker graphic novels. Room 220
Categories:  Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

5:00-6:00 Real Archaeology of Indiana Jones— Daryl G. Frazetti of Western Nevada College discusses the actual archaeology found in the Indiana Jones films. The world's most famous archaeologist may be fictional, but much of the archaeology mentioned in the films is oh so very real and just as exciting. Actual sites and actual mysteries are explored. Find out what is happening in biblical archaeology, explore the real Temple of Doom, go on the quest for the Holy Grail, and delve into the mystique of the actual crystal skulls. This discussion encourages participation in this presentation of real adventure and discovery. Room 232/234
Categories:  Fandom | Movies

5:30-6:30 Green Lantern: Brightest Day— The Blackest Night is fading into the past, and the future is looking brighter than ever for our heroic emerald ring bearers. Join group editor Eddie Berganza, Geoff Johns, James Robinson, Gail Simone, Judd Winick, and others to find out what to expect at the dawn of the Brightest Day! Room 103
Categories:  Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

5:30-7:00 Video Game Design— Video Game experts Keith Nemitz (Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble!), Noah Falstein (Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, and a design consultant for Alan Wake), Juan Gril (online games for MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central) present time-tested advice for approaching the design of a new game, including developer style, basic design guidelines, and platform considerations. Room 236/238
Categories:  Games

6:00-7:00 The Radical Axis Show! (Oh yeah...and Matt Maiellaro)— Radical Axis Studios' Scott Fry, Craig Hartin, and Todd Redner take to the WonderCon stage for an hour of absurdity with moderator Aqua Teen Hunger Force co-creator Matt Maiellaro, as they reveal the animation process behind the most surreal and bizarrely funny shows on television, including Squidbillies, FX's Archer, and of course, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Room 104
Categories:  Animation | Humor & Satire | Television

6:00-7:00 Body Casting 101 or "How to Clone Your Friends Without Really Trying"— See the basics of body casting for prostheses, armor, and costuming demonstrated. Learn about plaster bandages, alginate, silicone, and latex molds, plus find out how and when to use them. This panel will cover where to find supplies and support, how to set up, how to use the materials, and how to make castings from the molds. Volunteers may be chosen from the audience. While this is primarily a beginners' panel, some advanced ideas will be discussed, and advanced questions are always welcomed. Room 204/206
Categories:  Costuming | Fandom

6:00-7:00 Star Trek: Between the Cracks— Rifle through Star Trek's "attic trunk" with author/editor Larry Nemecek (ST: TNG Companion). Having covered, consulted and created in "Trekland" for almost 20 years, Larry opens his image collection for the humor, the what-ifs, the bizarre—and even a little metaphysics—from the truly odds-and-ends of the Paramount stages. And oh yeah: all-new blooper stills—come ready to hoot! Room 220
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

6:00-7:00 Comics Journalism— Join David Brothers (4thletter!), Kate Dacey (manga critic), Graeme McMillan (io9), JK Parkin (Robot 6), and Ron Richards (iFanboy), for a roundtable discussion of comics journalism from all angles. What should publishers and readers expect out of the varied and often fluctuating landscape of comics criticism online? Is comics print journalism dead? What makes a writer worth reading? Expect answers to these questions and more as the panelists, each practicing a different discipline of comics journalism, talks about the what's, why's, and how's of writing about comics online. Room 232/234
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Comic Books | Fandom

6:30-7:40 BBC America Presents the U.S. Premiere Screening of the new Doctor Who only at WonderCon!— On April 17 a new era of the BAFTA-winning series, Doctor Who, premieres on BBC AMERICA. From new lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, the series follows the adventures of The Doctor, the mysterious traveler who, with his human companions, journeys throughout all of time and space, facing a variety of foes and righting wrongs. This latest series sees Matt Smith's debut as the new, Eleventh incarnation of the famous Time Lord alongside a new travelling companion, the enigmatic Amy Pond (Karen Gillan). Together they explore sixteenth century Venice, France during the 1890s, and the United Kingdom in the far future, now an entire nation floating in space. Doctor Who is television's longest running science fiction series. Here's your chance to see the very first episode weeks before it premieres! Doctor Who premieres Saturday, April 17, 9:00 PM ET/PT on BBC AMERICA. More info at www.bbcamerica.com/doctorwho. Repeats at 7:45–8:55. Room 103
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

7:45-8:55 BBC America Presents the U.S. Premiere Screening of the new Doctor Who only at WonderCon! (2nd Screening)— On April 17 a new era of the BAFTA-winning series, Doctor Who, premieres on BBC AMERICA. From new lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, the series follows the adventures of The Doctor, the mysterious traveler who, with his human companions, journeys throughout all of time and space, facing a variety of foes and righting wrongs. This latest series sees Matt Smith's debut as the new, Eleventh incarnation of the famous Time Lord alongside a new travelling companion, the enigmatic Amy Pond (Karen Gillan). Together they explore sixteenth century Venice, France during the 1890s, and the United Kingdom in the far future, now an entire nation floating in space. Doctor Who is television's longest running science fiction series. Here's your chance to see the very first episode weeks before it premieres! Doctor Who premieres Saturday, April 17, 9:00 PM ET/PT on BBC AMERICA. More info at www.bbcamerica.com/doctorwho. Repeats at 7:45–8:55 Room 103
Categories:  Nighttime Programming | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

8:30-11:00 Sixth Annual WonderCon Masquerade— Saturday night's big event is the return of the WonderCon Masquerade. Click here for more details. Esplanade Ballroom
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