11:00-12:00 G7 Animation and Bernie Wrightson: Biker Mice to Freak Show— Two years ago an artist-run animation studio, Gang of Seven Animation, brought in legendary artist Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing) to produce updated character designs for the revival of Biker Mice From Mars. The creativity continued as several horror feature projects emerged: an original concept and an adaptation of Wrightson and Bruce Jones' graphic novel, Freak Show. Bernie Wrightson and top voice talents Rob Paulsen (Pinky and the Brain) and Jess Harnell (Animaniacs), along with directors Tom Tataranowicz (He-Man), Rich Arons (Freakazoid!) and writer Larry DiTillo (Babylon 5, Transformers) talk about the creative process of series and feature production. The presentation will include the U.S. premiere of footage from Biker Mice From Mars and the world premiere of footage from Freak Show and a short based on Wrightson's poster Change for a Dollar. The panel will be moderated by AACC President and head of G7's business development, David Armstrong. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

11:30-12:30 Nickelodeon: Making Fiends— The web series that taught the world to fear giant hamsters is coming to Comic- Con! Making Fiends tells the story of the struggle between two little girls: Vendetta, who likes to make fiends, and Charlotte, who likes to make friends. Creator (and voice of Charlotte) Amy Winfrey unleashes a screening of her original webisodes, shares fan art and the stories behind her films, and offers an inside look at what’s to come in her Making Fiends TV series for Nickelodeon. Also on hand will be Aglaia Mortcheva (voice of Vendetta) and Peter Merryman (voice of Grudge, Mr. Milk, and just about everyone else in Clamburg). Moderated by Claudia Spinelli, executive in charge for Nickelodeon. Room 2
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:30-1:30 Cartoon Network: Ed, Edd & Eddy: True Tales from the Cul-de-sac— Get ready for an Edstravaganza with Danny Antonucci, the creator of the show. Joining him in expanding your Edducation will be Samuel Vincent (voice of Edd), Peter Kelamis (voice of Rolf), Janyse Jaud (voice of Sarah, Lee Kanker), Scott “Diggs” Underwood (storyboard director), and “Big Jim” Miller (storyboard director). Room 1AB
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

2:45-3:45 Hanna Barbera Retrospective— Take a look back at the lives and times of two of the greatest characters in the history of animation, Bill Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Former colleagues and friends examine the toon titans’ nearly 70 years of creating some of the world’s most beloved animated characters. Animation author/historian Tom Sito moderates a panel that includes longtime Hanna-Barbera director Andrea Romano, the renowned Gary Owens (Space Ghost), Hanna-Barbera Cartoons author Michael Mallory, plus Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone, the producer-director team of the upcoming Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale, Joe Barbera’s final animated project. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

5:00-6:00 Cartoon Network Sneak Peek— Your first chance to catch a behind-the-scenes look at Cartoon Network’s newest project. Believe me, it’s going to me MASSIVE. Room 3
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

10:30-11:30 Pixar Animation Studios' Short Films Collection: Volume 1— Join three of Disney•Pixar's most talented filmmakers, Ralph Eggelston, Oscar-winning director of For the Birds, Andrew Jimenez, Oscar- nominated co-director of One Man Band, and Katherine Sarafian, producer of Pixar's newest animated Oscar-nominated short Lifted, for a discussion about the Studio's acclaimed short films. Q&A session to follow. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Movies

11:30-12:00 Star Wars Day: What’s New and What’s Coming from Hasbro— Come for first announcements about Hasbro’s products that you might not hear anywhere else, plus a special sneak preview of the 2008 product line. Meet members of Hasbro’s Star Wars marketing and design teams, the talented people who work on the company’s Attacktix, Titanium, and Star Wars action figure line. Q&A time included! Room 1AB
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Fandom | Kids | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

11:45-12:15 The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy: The Final Goodbye— Join Maxwell Atoms (creator), Vanessa Marshall (Irwin) and Greg Eagles (Grim) to bid a fond farewell to everyone's favorite reaper. Also, catch a clip of the new show Chowder (from Carl Greenblat, Billy and Mandy storyboard artist and voice of Fred Fredburger). Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:30-1:15 Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends— Come see what’s new in the house and get a sneak peek into the minds of the people who create the show. Craig McCracken will be on hand to answer questions, and you never know who will be joining him! (Trust us – you need to be there to see who shows up!) Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:45-1:45 Sony Pictures Television/Kids’ WB: The Spectacular Spider-Man— Get an early look at the stunning art direction and exciting storylines within the renowned webslinger’s newest animated adventures in The Spectacular Spider-Man, a Culver Entertainment production coming to Kids’ WB! on The CW in early 2008. Michael Vogel from Sony Pictures Television Animation will moderate a panel headed by supervising producer Greg Weisman (Gargoyles), producer/supervising director Victor Cook (Hellboy: Blood and Iron), character designer Sean “Cheeks” Galloway (Hellboy animated films), Marvel senior VP of creative development—animation Craig Kyle, and the newest voice of Spider-Man, Josh Keaton (The Young & The Restless). Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Kids | Television

1:30-2:30 First Look at Nickelodeon's The Mighty B!— Be the first to get a sneak peek at The Mighty B!, a brand new cartoon about Bessie Higgenbottom (voiced by SNL’s Amy Poehler), the world's most ambitious and lovably unhinged Honeybee scout. Join co-creators Cynthia True (The Fairly OddParents) and Erik Wiese (SpongeBob SquarePants) as they present a special screening of the pilot episode. Art director Seonna Hong (My Life as a Teenage Robot) will also be on hand as they give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what to expect in the first season. Moderated by Claudia Spinelli, executive in charge for Nickelodeon. Room 2
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

4:15-5:45 The Jim Henson Company: The Skrumps, Puppet Up! Uncensored, and More— Join co-CEOs Brian Henson (Farscape) and Lisa Henson (MirrorMask) along with Halle Stanford (Muppets Tonight), Craig Bartlett (Hey Arnold!), and John Chandler (creator, The Skrumps) to learn about the Henson Company’s newest gang of characters, The Skrumps, and see a live demonstration of the revolutionary technology that brings this animated troupe to life. Also featured will be a live performance of a sketch from the company’s stage show Puppet Up! Uncensored. Special guest performers Patrick Bristow (The Groundlings), Julianne Buescher (Puppet Up!), and Michelan Sisti (Dinosaurs). Ballroom 20
Categories:  Kids | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

10:30-11:30 Into the Fire Nation: Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender, Season 3 Sneak Peek— Get a first look at what's to come in the third season, including clips from new episodes; a visual tour of the Fire Nation from show creator Bryan Konietzko and director Joaquim Dos Santos (Justice League); insider information from the show's head writer Aaron Ehasz (Futurama); and a voice-over demonstration from Dee Baker (The Fairly OddParents), who voices Appa and Momo. Don't forget to come in your Avatar costume—there will be a very special prize for the best one! Moderated by Eric Coleman, VP/executive producer, animation production and development. Room 6A
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

11:30-12:30 BET Animation— Reggie Hudlin (president, BET) and Denys Cowan (senior VP, BET Animation), share their big vision and welcome some very special guests who will blow the doors off the room! Room 5AB
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

11:45-1:15 Hasbro: Transformers Entertainment Panel featuring Hasbro, Cartoon Network Studios, and IDW Publishing— At this extended Transformers entertainment panel, Hasbro Transformers marketing and design team members explain some of the behind-the-scenes development of the characters in the Transformers movie. Hasbro is pleased to be joined by the Cartoon Network Studios production team and the IDW team as they look into the new animated series and toys. IDW will answer your questions on the successful movie-related comic books and upcoming projects. Q&A on all Transformers-related topics will be welcome. Room 6A
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Animation | Kids | Movies | Television

12:30-1:30 Bigger, Better, Bolder: Nickelodeon’s New CG Comedies— Here’s your first chance to see Nick’s next generation of 3D-animated cartoons premiering this fall! From the prolific mind of executive producer Steve Oedekerk (Evan Almighty) comes Back at the Barnyard, a series about what animals get away with when humans aren’t looking. Based on last summer’s feature film Barnyard, the series delivers outrageous comedy for all ages. Joining Steve are supervising producer Jed Spingarn (Jimmy Neutron) and actor/comedian Chris Hardwick (The X’s), the voice of lead character, Otis. Co-producer Mitch Watson (Catscratch) and lead actor Hal Sparks (Talk Soup) provide you with a taste of the new series Tak and the Power of Juju. They’ll be your guides into the chaotic world of the Pupununu people and their unlikely hero, Tak, a lowly shaman’s assistant who somehow wound up as the sole link between his oafish tribe and the unpredictable, magical Jujus. Moderated by Roland Poindexter, VP of animation production. Room 1AB
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:30-1:30 TOKYOPOP and the Jim Henson Company Present Legends of the Dark Crystal and Return to Labyrinth— In 1982, Jim Henson released The Dark Crystal, a visionary fantasy film unlike anything seen on film before. Now, on the 25th anniversary of the movie, the story continues in Legends of the Dark Crystal, a multivolume manga prequel. Writer Barbara Randall Kesel (Meridian), artist Heidi Arnhold, editor Tim Beedle, and head of children’s television for the Jim Henson Company Halle Stanford preview and discuss the upcoming series. Joining them will be Jake Forbes, author of the Return to Labyrinth manga, who will be on hand to discuss the upcoming volume of this successful Labyrinth sequel. Room 10
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Kids | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

1:30-2:30 Gumby!— He's lean, he's mean, he's green, he's Gumby! Three-time Eisner nominee Bob Burden (Flaming Carrot), Comic-Con special guest Rick Geary (Gumby artist), coloring legend Steve Oliff, Artand Joe Clokey (creator of Gumby), Robert Thompson (writer/director The Gumby Movie), and Mel Smith (editor, Gumby) will discuss all things Gumby past, present and future, such as the upcoming new movie, DVDs. Room 5AB
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Kids | Movies

2:15-4:00 Disney— Disney and Disney•Pixar showcase two upcoming films with this exclusive Comic- Con presentation!

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian—Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media present never-before-seen footage and a Q&A panel with the filmmakers of the second installment of the epic fantasy adventure series! Be sure to collect the exclusive Prince Caspian Comic-Con poster, designed by fans on Narnia.com, and selected by director Andrew Adamson!

WALL•E—From Academy Award–winning director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo), WALL•E is the story of one robot's comic adventures as he chases his dream across the galaxy. Meet director Andrew Stanton and sound designer Ben Burtt (Star Wars) as they present a first look at Disney·Pixar's next animated adventure!

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Categories:  Animation | Kids | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

2:30-3:30 FUNimation Industry Panel: Get in the Know!— A FUNimation representative will be on hand to talk about all the newest information and updates on everything they are currently working on, as well as answer questions. Room 3
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Kids | Movies | Television

2:30-3:30 Mattel: Masters of the Universe DVD release!— At long last, the popular 2002 MOTU animated series is coming to DVD! Help celebrate this release with a special screening of episode 35, “The Power of Grayskull,” and learn the secret origin of the most Powerful Man in the Universe—He-Man! Q&A with Mattel toy designers to follow. Room 10
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Animation | Kids | Movies | Television

2:45-4:00 Cartoon Network: Class of 3000/My Gym Partner's a Monkey— Tommy Lynch and Joe Horn, the men behind Class of 3000, talk about the upcoming season and answer questions. Also on hand are Tom Kenny (voice of Philly Phil) and the man himself, Andre Benjamin (voice of Sunny Bridges, Outkast). Plus, you never know what will happen when you get the creators and lead writer of My Gym Partner’s a Monkey all together in one place. Tim Cahill, Julie McNally Cahill, and Tom Sheppard will fill you in on what’s new for the coming season. Plus, a scheduled appearance by the voice of Jake, Tom Kenny! Then stick around for a sneak peek of the upcoming show Flapjack (Thurop Van Orman). Room 6A
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

10:30-5:00 Kids’ Day Special: San Diego International Children’s Film Festival— Comic-Con is pleased to offer a full-day of special Kids’ Day film screenings in conjunction with the San Diego International Children’s Film Festival. Click here for the complete schedule! Room 10
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Movies

10:30-11:30 Kid’s Drawing Day Workshop: Basic Skills— To be a good cartoonist you must know the basic skills of cartooning. Whether you're drawing animals or people, facial expressions or body action, knowing these basic skills is a must. This session is designed to illustrate and assist young artists in applying these basic skills into their cartoon drawings. Gil McCue is a cartoon art teacher, NCS member, and author-illustrator of the book Cartooning—The Basic Skills, now available online. Room 30CDE
Categories:  Art and Illustration | Kids | Seminars & Workshops

10:45-11:45 Super-Macho Sunday! El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera— Creators and co-executive producers Jorge Gutierrez and Sandra Equihua and supervising director Dave Thomas offer an inside look at what's coming up this fall on their hit series El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera. They'll share artwork and provide sneak peeks at new supervillains, upcoming specials, and little-known facts about El Tigre and his family. Then, sit back and laugh as you enjoy a live table read of a never-before-seen episode El Tigre, featuring series leads Alana Ubach (voice of Manny), Grey DeLisle (voice of Frida), Eric Bauza (voice of Rodolfo), and Carlos Alazraqui (voice of Granpapi). Moderated by Rich Magallanes, director of animation production. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

11:30-12:30 Emily the Strange— Are you Strange? Or maybe just Strange-curious? Do you prefer sun down to sun up? Do you wear black stockings in the summer and sunglasses at night? Are you a dork for the dark? Are you entertained by lots of stupid questions and even stupider answers? If you answered yes to even just one of these questions, Dark Horse's Emily the Strange Panel is the one for you! This is your chance to meet the creative loonies behind the world's strangest girl, get answers to your oh- so-dire Emily questions, and participate in some of the weirdest Comic-Con hi- jinks you'll ever experience. Attendees are required to bring a sack lunch, a bucket of licorice ice cream, six veggie corn dogs, two feral cats, and some eye of newt. Oh, and wear black socks or we'll all laugh at you. Room 2
Categories:  Comic Books | Kids

11:30-12:30 Kids’ Day Drawing Workshop: Kids’ Cartoon Studio— Watch as six fantastic kid-friendly cartoonists draw their hearts out, right in front of you! Scott Morse (Magic Pickle), George O’Connor (Journey into Mohawk Country), David Nakayama (Marvel Adventures Hulk), Amy Kim Ganter (Sorcerers and Secretaries), Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin), and Nick Bertozzi (Houdini: The Handcuff King) will be showcasing a diversity of styles from manga to superheroes and everything in between. They’ll talk about their backgrounsd and then hit the drawing boards. Moderated by Janna Morishima, Diamond Kids Group. Room 30CDE
Categories:  Art and Illustration | Kids | Seminars & Workshops

11:45-12:30 SCI FI Tin Man: Story Time— This December, SCI FI will boldly re-imagine L. Frank Baum’s children’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. A sometimes psychedelic, often twisted and always outrageous take on the book, SCI FI’s Tin Man is the epic tale of DG (Zooey Deschanel), a young woman plucked from her humdrum life and thrust into The Outer Zone (the O.Z.), a fantastical realm rife with wonder, but oppressed by dark magic. In the adventure of a lifetime, DG discovers her true identity, battles evil winged-monkey-bats, and attempts to fulfill her destiny. Celebrate Kid's Day at Comic Con by joining Kathleen Robertson, who plays the evil sorceress Azkadellia, in a reading that pays tribute to L. Frank Baum’s original classic and catch a sneak peak of the upcoming miniseries coming to SCI FI this December. Room 1AB
Categories:  Kids | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

12:00-1:00 My Dad Makes Comics!— What does a comics career look like from a kid's eye view? Find out with Sky and Winter McCloud, daughters of Scott McCloud (Making Comics); Alexa Kitchen (Drawing Comics is Easy (Except When it's Hard)), daughter of Denis Kitchen; and Brennan Wagner and Amanda Wagner, son and daughter of Matt Wagner (Grendel, Mage) discuss what it’s like living with dad, the cartoonist. Room 5AB
Categories:  Comic Books | Kids

12:30-1:30 The Zula Patrol— Join a panel of Zuleans for an out-of-this-world discussion about the making of The Zula Patrol, a zany new CG animated TV series for kids about science and astronomy. Be among the first to see clips from The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather—a full-dome theater show, and The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather—an exciting hands-on museum exhibit for budding young scientists. Travel across the galaxy with panelists including creator, Deborah Manchester (The Zula Patrol); writers Steve Granat (X-Men: Evolution) and Cydne Clark (101 Dalmations); director Kent Butterworth (The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog); science advisors Jennifer Skelly (The Zula Patrol) and Kevin Grazier (Battlestar Galactica); and interstitial producer, Emmy- nominated Jodi Smith (Hip Hop Harry). Room 1AB
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:30-1:30 Kids’ Day Drawing Workshop: You Can Draw Star Wars— Pack your pencil and come to class! The author and artists of You Can Draw Star Wars will show you how it’s done during Kids’ Day at Comic-Con. Bonnie Burton, author of You Can Draw Star Wars, is a prolific writer, particularly on all things Star Wars. As an online content developer at Lucasfilm, she has written a multitude of step-by-step drawing tutorials. Her first book, Never Threaten to Eat Your Co-Workers: Best of Blogs, is out now. Artist Tom Hodges has become a Star Wars fan favorite. Named one of wizarduniverse.com’s Top 5 to Watch in 2006, his work appears on the popular starwars.com Hyperspace webstrip series. Illustrator Matt Busch’s work can be seen regularly on official Star Wars projects, and his hilarious “How To Draw Star Wars” webisodes are quickly becoming fan favorites. Room 30CDE
Categories:  Art and Illustration | Kids | Seminars & Workshops

1:00-2:00 What’s Happening in Kids’ Comics Today?— Some of the most creative work in the industry is being done in kids’ comics. Svetlana Chmakova (Dramacon), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules!), Debbie Huey (Bumperboy), Kazu Kibuishi (Flight, Amulet), George O’Connor (Journey into Mohawk Country), and Gene Yang (American Born Chinese) talk with moderator Dave Roman (Nickelodeon) about the importance of kids’ comics—and the fun they have creating them! Room 8
Categories:  Comic Books | Kids

1:30-2:30 Cartoon Network: Ben-10— Find out what ‘s in store for everyone’s favorite kid superhero, as Alex Soto answers the questions you’ve been dying to know. Meagan Smith (voice of Gwen) will be on hand to liven things up as well. Seating for the panel is limited to the first 1000 attendees in line, so make sure you get there early. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

1:30-2:30 Kids’ Day Drawing Workshop: Kids Can Draw Cartoons— Kristian Sather (Jetsons) uses simple shapes to show kids how to create their own cartoon characters. All kids are welcome in this fun and interactive workshop! Room 30CDE
Categories:  Art and Illustration | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Kids | Seminars & Workshops

2:30-3:30 Kids’ Day Drawing Workshop: Basic Anatomy— Neko Press Art Studio's Billy Martinez, instructor and comic book artist with experience in the industry for over 14 years, will be teaching an introduction to dynamic anatomy. This class will teach basic anatomy and how to structure characters in action. Billy's approach to this class is comfortable for beginners as well as informative for more advanced artists. Room 30CDE
Categories:  Art and Illustration | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comic Books | Kids | Seminars & Workshops

2:45-3:45 Viva Piñata!— Viva Piñata! is one of Saturday morning's most popular cartoons as well as one of the most innovative and fun Xbox games in years, this lively panel will focus on the creation of all things Piñata! On hand for the party will be the creative teams from 4Kids Entertainment, Microsoft Game Studios, and Rare Ltd, all moderated by video game and comics writer Joshua Ortega. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Gaming | Kids | Television