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A LOOK BACK AT WONDERCON 2008
Important note about programs and events at WonderCon:
All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshall. Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature. Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any signing event. We were able to find 14 Matching Programs from our Programming Schedule for your search with the following program type Animation Friday, February 22
Categories: Animation | Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances
6:00-7:00 Blood +: From Japan to America’s Adult Swim—
A provocative and entertaining discussion from
the artists’ perspective of the issues, hurdles, and joys of transforming a
Japanese anime series into a Cartoon Network Adult Swim hit. Get the
first glimpse of the new DVD and the scoop on the year ahead! Panelists include
voice and casting director Michael Hack, actors Crispin Freeman
(Hagi/Van/Joel the 6th) and Ben Diskin (Kai) plus Joe D'Ambrosia
and Tom Teves, the American story editors who have very interesting tales
about the challenges of translating the series for American audiences.
Room 204/206
Categories: Animation | Anime & Manga Saturday, February 23
Categories: Animation | Comic Books | Horror and Suspense | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Television
11:30-12:30 Cartoon Art Museum: The Art and Flair of Mary Blair—
San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum (located at 655
Mission Street, just two blocks from WonderCon) presents a gathering of animation
experts discussing the work of legendary Disney animation designer Mary Blair,
subject of the current C.A.M. original art exhibition The Art And Flair of
Mary Blair. Join Karl Cohen (president of ASIFA-SF, Professor at
San Francisco State University), Ralph Eggleston (production designer,
Pixar Animation Studios), Ken Mitchroney (animator, director), and
exhibition co-curator Andrew Farago as they discuss the art and legacy
of this beloved artist.
Room 104
Categories: Animation
11:30-12:30 Gumby!—
Thought you knew everything about
being GREEN—well, guess again! Holly Harmon, Mel Smith,
Mike Hersh, Steve Oliff, and surprise guests discuss the Gumbyverse
and what's coming up for 2008 and beyond for Gumby and his pals from the recently
released trade paperback, comic series, and the new Gumby movie in production!
Room 236/238
Categories: Animation | Comic Books | Kids | Movies
1:00-2:00 Disney: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and WALL•E—
One year later for the Pevensie siblings. 1,300 years later in Narnia. The enchanted characters of C.S. Lewis' timeless fantasy come to life again in this second installment of the beloved book series, where a thrilling, perilous new adventure and all-new creatures and challenges await the Pevensie siblings. Watch exclusive new film footage from this epic adventure series! A very special guest will be on hand to introduce the footage and participate in an audience Q&A.Hall A Categories: Animation | Kids | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy
1:00-2:00 Making Monsters: Behind the Scenes of Beowulf—
Join the creative VFX team from Sony Pictures Imageworks, including animation supervisor Kenn McDonald, effects supervisor Theo Vandernoot, CG supervisor Francis Liu and technical animation supervisor Corey Turner
to see how Grendel, the Golden Dragon and other creatures roared to
life in the blockbuster Beowulf debuting in a Director’s Cut DVD.
Room 204/206
Categories: Animation | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy
2:00-3:00 Cartoon Network: Chowder—
Join Carl
Greenblat, the creator of the hit animated show Chowder, as he screens
a very special episode and takes questions from the audience. It’s almost a
full hour of culinary goodness, so you don’t want to miss this opportunity to
ask such questions as, "What’s it like working for Cartoon Network?", "Aren’t
you the voice of Fred Fredburger?", and "Just what the heck is Chowder,
anyway?"
Room 204/206
Categories: Animation | Kids
3:00-4:00 The Spectacular Spider-Man: First Episode Premiere and Panel—
Be among the first to see the series-opening episode
of The Spectacular Spider-Man, a Culver Entertainment production coming
to Kids' WB! on The CW on March 8. Get the Spidey sense behind the creative
vision of the series from supervising producer Greg Weisman (Gargoyles),
producer/supervising director Victor Cook (Hellboy: Blood and Iron),
character designer Sean "Cheeks" Galloway (Hellboy animated
films), and the new voice of Spider-Man, Josh Keaton (The Young &
The Restless). Michael Vogel from Sony Pictures Television Animation
will moderate.
Room 104
Categories: Animation | Comic Books | Television
4:30-5:30 Animation Story Break ("Wait, does it HAVE to be a story?")—
Go
behind the scenes as writers take an idea for an animated superhero
story from one-sentence premise all the way to a full-blown beginning,
middle, and end. Then the real fun begins with audience participation! The crack writing staff features Charlotte Fullerton (Kim Possible), Michael Jelenic (The Batman), Dwayne McDuffie (Static Shock), and Matt Wayne (Justice League Unlimited). Moderated by Eugene Son (Storm Hawks). Expect laughter and tears - mostly the latter.
Room 236/238
Categories: Animation | Kids | Television
5:00-6:00 Inside Lucasfilm with Steve Sansweet—
It’s
not over yet! With Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series
hot on the horizon, not to mention all the other events and projects in the
works at Lucasfilm, Steve Sansweet, the entertainment company’s
head of fan relations, will have much to share at WonderCon. Sansweet’s presentation
will be the first on his 2008 convention circuit, so look for fresh news and
glimpses into all the Star Wars excitement to come.
Hall A
Categories: Animation | Comic Books | Fandom | Gaming | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy
6:00-8:00 WORLD PREMIERE! Justice League: The New Frontier—
Witness the formation of the greatest fighting force in the history of comics at the WonderCon exclusive world premiere of Justice League: The New Frontier, the highly-anticipated DC Universe made-for-DVD release presented by Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics. Inspired by Darwyn Cooke's best-selling DC Comics graphic novel, Justice League: The New Frontier features an all-star cast of characters and their all-celebrity voices, including Green Lantern/David Boreanaz (Bones, Angel), The Flash/Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Superman/Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks, Desperate Housewives), Wonder Woman/Lucy Lawless (Xena, Warrior Princess), Batman/Jeremy Sisto (Law & Order), Martian Manhunter/Miguel Ferrer (Bionic Woman), Carol Ferris/Brooke Shields (Lipstick Jungle) and King Faraday/Phil Morris (Smallville, Sarah Connor Chronicles). The film is rated PG-13 for action violence, and will be available to own on February 26. Immediately following the premiere, DC Comics' Gregory Noveck will moderate a panel that includes story originator Darwyn Cooke, executive producer/director Bruce Timm (Superman Doomsday), director David Bullock (Legion of Super Heroes), supervising director Michael Goguen (The Batman), writer Stan Berkowitz (The Batman), voice director Andrea Romano and, with a little luck, members of the voice cast. And remember … DC Universe animated film panels usually end with a glimpse of the future … and this time, it's an altogether new vision for a fan favorite!
Hall A
Categories: Animation | Comic Books | Movies Sunday, February 24
1:00-2:00 From Fan to Creator: Goal-Setting for Creative Types—
Which side of the convention table do you want to be on, artist or fan? And what's keeping you from getting there? If you have an idea in your head that you've had trouble bringing into reality, you might benefit from this practical goal-setting workshop. Teacher and leadership trainer Douglas Neff will show you techniques for setting and achieving your most important goals. Whether you want to write your own screenplay, draw your first comic, or shoot your independent film, you're sure to get something useful from this informative workshop.
Room 236/238
Categories: Animation | Anime & Manga | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comic Books | Fandom | Gaming | Movies | Television
3:30-5:00 Encore Presentation: Justice League: The New Frontier—
Shut out for the Saturday night premiere? Aching to see it one more time? Here's your chance at an encore screening of Justice League: The New Frontier, the highly-anticipated DC Universe made-for-DVD release presented by Warner Premiere and produced by Warner Bros. Animation.
Hall A
Categories: Animation | Comic Books | Movies
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Sunday, Feb 24
Map of Programming Rooms (pdf) | Programming Home
Names appearing in Bold in these descriptions will be appearing on
stage.
All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshall. Seating is limited and is on a first-come-first served basis. Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature. Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any signing event. If an event or program interests you, we recommend you get there early. This schedule is subject to change without notice. For last-minute additions and changes, please check the complete schedule signs posted in the programming Room hallways. People appearing on panels are subject to change. Remember: Your WonderCon membership gets you access to all events onsite at the convention—space permitting—including panels, programs, screenings, and the giant Exhibit Hall. There are no extra fees! |
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