Breaking WonderCon News!
Two huge movie events are coming to WonderCon 2007!
Warner Brothers will present an exclusive presentation on
300, the film based on
Frank Miller’s ground breaking graphic novel about the Spartans, which opens in
theaters March 9.
In addition,
Sony Pictures will present an exclusive panel on the next chapter in
the life of Peter Parker,
Spider-Man 3, appearing in theaters May 4.
Both of these events will take place on Saturday, March 3 at WonderCon.
Check back for updated details on these and other programming events
as we get closer to the event!
COMICS
rule the roost!
WonderCon remains true to its comic book roots with an amazing guest list
featuring writers and artists from all aspects of the comics world (
click here
for the special guests list). In addition, the
WonderCon Exhibit Hall includes
some of the biggest and best publishers in the country, including DC Comics,
Dark Horse, Aspen and Image. While the programming schedule is still in the
planning stage, you can expect programming events that include publisher
presentations, special guest spotlights, and much more.
Hollywood North!
2006 continued the grand tradition of exclusive Hollywood studio guests at
WonderCon. It started in 2004 with Tobey Maguire in his only convention
appearance for Spider-Man 2. In 2005, it was Christian Bale in his only
convention appearance for Batman Begins. Last year, Brandon Routh made his only
stop at WonderCon along with Superman Returns director Bryan Singer. 2006 also
saw J. J. Abrams discussing Mission: Impossible III, Kevin Smith making a return
appearance and much more. What will 2007 bring? Well, we hate to be coy, but
we’re in deep discussions with the leading Hollywood studios to bring you
another incredible line-up of major movie programs. We’re also working on some
exciting Sunday programming devoted to some of your favorite genre television
shows.
Anime and Gaming
round out the weekend!
WonderCon will once again feature a special anime screening room that will be
open during the daytime hours of the convention. Featuring fan favorite classic
anime, hot new titles and maybe a premiere or two, a complete schedule will be
available before the event. WonderCon also has a gaming area in the Exhibit Hall
where you can sit and rest a spell, while you’re casting some spells with your
favorite games. The fun part of gaming at WonderCon is meeting new friends and
learning new games in a relaxed atmosphere.
Return of The Masquerade!
A Comic-Con staple for over 30 years, WonderCon added a Masquerade
in 2005. That year saw over 30 contestants show their stuff before
an audience of over 600 enraptured viewers. In 2006, the Masquerade
attendance almost doubled, to over 1,000 and -- costumed entries
took the stage. You can be a part of the
2007 WonderCon Masquerade!
The Master of Ceremonies will once again be award-winning artist
& writer Phil Foglio, and the panel of guest judges will be drawn
from among the convention’s attending professionals. Trophies in
various categories will be awarded and there will be special prizes
provided by some of the convention’s exhibitors. If you’re interested
in entering the third annual WonderCon Masquerade, click here for
complete rules and an entry form. Entries will also be accepted
at the convention itself, but the deadline is 12:00 PM on Saturday,
March 3. Reserve your spot now!
New for 2007:
The Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive!
Another popular part of
Comic-Con International for over 30 years, the Robert A.
Heinlein Blood Drive opens up a WonderCon branch in 2007. Details are still
being worked out, but here’s your chance to step up to the plate and do a good
deed while you’re having fun at WonderCon. More information will be available
here as we get closer to the event.
New for 2007:
The Comic Arts Conference:
WonderCon edition!
One of the most popular features of Comic-Con International in San Diego comes
to WonderCon for the first time! The Comic Arts Conference (CAC) is one of the
nation’s leading academic conferences devoted to the study of comics. Going into
its 15th year at Comic-Con, the conference offers a scholarly take on the
wonderful world of comics with leading members of academia from around the
country presenting papers and dissertations. This year’s inaugural event will
feature eight brand new programs on Saturday, March 3.
New for 2007:
The San Francisco
Children’s Film Festival!
This year, WonderCon is pleased to partner with the Children’s Film Festival
Company, the organization that brought audiences the Los Angeles Children’s Film
Festival and the San Diego Children’s Film Festival, for the first-ever San
Francisco Children’s Film Festival. The event will screen more than 100 animated
and live action films from around the world made for children and/or teens,
clustered for different age groups. The festival will also conduct animation
workshops for kids. The goal of the festivals is to introduce children to new
cultures, and to creative filmmaking, teaching them to appreciate filmmaking as
an art form and possible future career, with an emphasis on directing, editing,
animation and other off-camera professions.
The San Francisco’s Children’s Film Festival will take place all three days of
WonderCon and your membership gets you into this great new event for free! a
complete schedule will appear here and at
www.sfchildrensfilm.org
as we get closer to the event.
