Hours
Thursday, Aug 23, 2018 - 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday, Aug 24, 2018 - 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, Aug 25, 2018 - 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday, Aug 26, 2018 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Celebrity Guests
*TALENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Cancellations: Sebastian Stan, Dave Bautista, Shane Helms, and Henry Winkler
Sam Heughan
Saturday - Sunday
OutlanderBatman Live
Sam Heughan
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
OutlanderBatman Live
Caitriona Balfe
Saturday - Sunday
OutlanderSuper 8
Caitriona Balfe
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
OutlanderSuper 8
David Duchovny
Saturday
The X-Files [Fox Mulder]Californication [Hank Moody]Aquarius
David Duchovny
Celebrity Guests
Saturday
The X-Files [Fox Mulder]Californication [Hank Moody]Aquarius
Gillian Anderson
Saturday - Sunday
The X-FilesHannibal
Gillian Anderson
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
The X-FilesHannibal
Sophie Skelton
Saturday - Sunday
Outlander
Sophie Skelton
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Outlander
Richard Rankin
Saturday - Sunday
Outlander
Richard Rankin
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Outlander
Lotte Verbeek
Saturday - Sunday
Outlander
Lotte Verbeek
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Outlander
Graham McTavish
Friday - Sunday
OutlanderThe Hobbit
Graham McTavish
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
OutlanderThe Hobbit
Diana Gabaldon
Saturday
Outlander [Author]
Diana Gabaldon
Celebrity Guests
Saturday
Outlander [Author]
Tom Welling
Saturday - Sunday
SmallvilleLucifer
Tom Welling
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
SmallvilleLucifer
Ian Somerhalder
Saturday
The Vampire Diaries [Damon Salvatore]Lost [Boone Carlyle]
Ian Somerhalder
Celebrity Guests
Saturday
The Vampire Diaries [Damon Salvatore]Lost [Boone Carlyle]
Karl Urban
Thursday - Friday
Thor: RagnarokThe Lord of the Rings TrilogyStar TrekDredd
Karl Urban
Celebrity Guests
Thursday - Friday
Thor: RagnarokThe Lord of the Rings TrilogyStar TrekDredd
Michael Rooker
Friday - Sunday
Guardians of the Galaxy • The Walking Dead • Mallrats
Michael Rooker
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Guardians of the Galaxy • The Walking Dead • Mallrats
Pom Klementieff
Saturday - Sunday
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Pom Klementieff
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Ben Savage
Friday - Sunday
Boy Meets World
Ben Savage
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Boy Meets World
Danielle Fishel
Friday - Sunday
Boy Meets World
Danielle Fishel
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Boy Meets World
Will Friedle
Friday - Sunday
Boy Meets WorldKim Possible
Will Friedle
Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
Boy Meets WorldKim Possible
Rider Strong
Friday - Sunday
Boy Meets WorldGirl Meets WorldCabin Fever
Rider Strong
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Boy Meets WorldGirl Meets WorldCabin Fever
David Krumholtz
Friday - Sunday
FireflySerenityNumb3ersThe Deuce
David Krumholtz
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
FireflySerenityNumb3ersThe Deuce
Christy Carlson Romano
Thursday - Sunday
Kim Possible
Christy Carlson Romano
Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Thursday - Sunday
Kim Possible
Matt Ryan
Friday - Sunday
ConstantineAssassin's Creed: Black Flag
Matt Ryan
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
ConstantineAssassin's Creed: Black Flag
Nichelle Nichols
Thursday - Sunday
Star Trek [Uhura]
Nichelle Nichols
Celebrity Guests
Thursday - Sunday
Star Trek [Uhura]
Michael Rosenbaum
Saturday - Sunday
SmallvilleThe Justice League
Michael Rosenbaum
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
SmallvilleThe Justice League
Ernie Hudson
Friday - Sunday
GhostbustersThe CrowHBO's Oz
Ernie Hudson
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
GhostbustersThe CrowHBO's Oz
James Marsters
Friday - Sunday
Buffy the Vampire SlayerTorchwoodSmallvilleMarvel's Runaways
James Marsters
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Buffy the Vampire SlayerTorchwoodSmallvilleMarvel's Runaways
Gregg Sulkin
Saturday - Sunday
Pretty Little Liars • Marvel's Runaways
Gregg Sulkin
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Pretty Little Liars • Marvel's Runaways
Holly Marie Combs
Friday - Sunday
Charmed • Picket Fences • Pretty Little Liars
Holly Marie Combs
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Charmed • Picket Fences • Pretty Little Liars
Brian Krause
Friday - Sunday
Charmed
Charisma Carpenter
Friday - Sunday
Angel [Cordelia Chase] • Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Charisma Carpenter
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Angel [Cordelia Chase] • Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Jon Heder
Friday - Sunday
Napoleon Dynamite
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Thursday - Sunday
Rookie of the YearAmerican Pie
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Celebrity Guests
Thursday - Sunday
Rookie of the YearAmerican Pie
Rob Paulsen
Friday - Sunday
Pinky and the BrainAnimaniacsTMNT
Rob Paulsen
Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
Pinky and the BrainAnimaniacsTMNT
Maurice LaMarche
Friday - Sunday
Pinky and the BrainThe Real Ghostbusters
Maurice LaMarche
Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
Pinky and the BrainThe Real Ghostbusters
Maile Flanagan
Friday - Sunday
Naruto
Maile Flanagan
Anime Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
Naruto
Amanda C Miller
Friday - Sunday
Baruto: Naruto Next Generations
Amanda C Miller
Anime Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
Baruto: Naruto Next Generations
Lindsay Jones
Friday - Sunday
RWBYRed vs Blue
Lindsay Jones
Anime Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
RWBYRed vs Blue
Barbara Dunkelman
Friday - Sunday
RWBYRed vs. Blue
Barbara Dunkelman
Anime Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
RWBYRed vs. Blue
Kara Eberle
Friday - Sunday
RWBY
Kara Eberle
Anime Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
RWBY
Arryn Zech
Friday - Sunday
RWBYRed vs. Blue
Arryn Zech
Anime Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
RWBYRed vs. Blue
Feodor Chin
Friday - Sunday
Overwatch
Feodor Chin
Celebrity Guests Gaming Voice Talent
Friday - Sunday
Overwatch
Enzo Amore
Friday - Sunday
Wrestling
Christian
Thursday - Sunday
Wrestling
Billy Gunn
Thursday - Sunday
Wrestling
Animal
Thursday - Sunday
NWAWCWWWF
Velvet Sky
Thursday - Sunday
Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling [TNA]
Tommy Dreamer
Thursday - Sunday
Wrestling
MORE GUESTS COMING SOON!
MORE GUESTS COMING SOON!
Celebrity Guests
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Rob Liefeld
Friday - Sunday
CableDeadpoolX-Force
Dan Brereton
Fri, Sat & Sun
Courtesy of The Hero Initiative
Dan Brereton
Artists & Creators
Fri, Sat & Sun
Gene Ha
Thursday only
MaeJustice LeagueTop 10Courtesy of The Hero Initiative
Gene Ha
Artists & Creators
Thursday only
Eddie Campbell
Friday
Courtesy of The Hero Initiative
Eddie Campbell
Artists & Creators
Friday
Tom Cook
Masters of the UniverseSmurfsAnimation VIP Package Available
Tom Cook
Artists & Creators
Phil Ortiz
The SimpsonsAnimation VIP Package Available
Phil Ortiz
Artists & Creators
Andrew Pepoy
Friday & Saturday
SimpsonsArchieX-MenCourtesy of The Hero Initiative
Andrew Pepoy
Friday & Saturday
Kurt Lehner
Gargoyles – Marvel Action Hour – Beauty & The Beast
Kurt Lehner
Artists & Creators Celebrity Guests
Shawn Coss
Cyanide & Happiness
Shawn Coss
Artists & Creators
Enzo Amore
Friday - Sunday
Wrestling
Christian
Thursday - Sunday
Wrestling
Billy Gunn
Thursday - Sunday
Wrestling
Animal
Thursday - Sunday
NWAWCWWWF
Velvet Sky
Thursday - Sunday
Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling [TNA]
Ren McKinzie
Ren McKinzie
Artists & Creators
Mike Watson
Freestyle Komics – Hotshot – UpperDeck
Mike Watson
Tommy Dreamer
Thursday - Sunday
Wrestling
Dan Dougherty
Dan Dougherty
Artists & Creators
Jose Delbo
Jose Delbo
Artists & Creators
Kit Steele
Kit Steele
Artists & Creators
Xenomorphic Press
Xenomorphic Press
Artists & Creators
Kevlen Goodner
Kevlen Goodner
Artists & Creators
Arvell Jones
Arvell Jones
Artists & Creators
Ali Cantarella
Ali Cantarella
Artists & Creators
Mike Babinski
Mike Babinski
Jonathan Glapion
DARK KNIGHTS METALBatgirlWonder WomanGreen Arrow
Jonathan Glapion
Artists & Creators
Tony Isabella
Bob Camp
Ren & Stimpy
Bob Camp
Artists & Creators Celebrity Guests
Mostafa Moussa
SupermanFantastic Four
Mostafa Moussa
Artists & Creators
Josh C. Lyman
Art of Josh C. Lyman
Josh C. Lyman
Artists & Creators
Stuart Sayger
ROMMicronauts
Stuart Sayger
Artists & Creators
Unshaven Comics
Unshaven Comics
Artists & Creators
Greg Horn
PhoenixVenomChampionsAvengers vs Zombies
Greg Horn
Arthur "Zombie King" Suydam
DeadpoolThe Walking Dead Black PantherMarvel Zombies
Arthur "Zombie King" Suydam
Artists & Creators
John Malloy
John Malloy
Artists & Creators
Kathryn Hudson
Dreamworks TrollsArcher
Kathryn Hudson
Jeremy Clark
Grimm Fairy Tales – Day of the Dead – Zenescope
Jeremy Clark
Artists & Creators
Sean Edward Anthony Phillips
Sean Edward Anthony Phillips
Artists & Creators
Scott Beaderstadt
Scott Beaderstadt
Artists & Creators
Howard Chaykin
American Flagg!Divided States of Hysteria
Howard Chaykin
Artists & Creators
Trevor Mueller
Trevor Mueller
Artists & Creators
Erik Burnham
GhostbustersTobin's Spirit Guide
Erik Burnham
Artists & Creators
Rebecca Rothschild
WarshinerMortal Kombat XInjustice 2
Rebecca Rothschild
Artists & Creators
Russell Lissau
Friday - Sunday
Russell Lissau
Artists & Creators
Friday - Sunday
Mark Stegbauer
Friday - Sunday
Badger, Spider-man, Nova
Mark Stegbauer
Artists & Creators
Friday - Sunday
Hendo Art
Official Cosplay Guest
Thousand Faces Cosplay
Official Cosplay Guest
OhMySophii
Official Cosplay Guest
Knightmage
Official Cosplay Guest
A Smile and A Song Cosplay
Official Cosplay Guest
Lookie
Newdll
Bryan Vreeland
Bryan Vreeland
Artists & Creators
The Pumpkin Geek
Pumpkin Carver
The Pumpkin Geek
Artists & Creators
Paul Erickson
Paul Erickson
Artists & Creators
Scott Larson
Scott Larson
Artists & Creators
Violet Ramis Stiel
Violet Ramis Stiel
Artists & Creators
Jed Thomas
Crypt TvThe Amity WarsBoom Studio
Jed Thomas
Artists & Creators
Tom Richmond
Tom Richmond
Artists & Creators
James Finn Garner
James Finn Garner
Artists & Creators
James Morris Books
Author / Musician
James Morris Books
Artists & Creators
Genese Davis
Author / Panel Host / Moderator
Genese Davis
Artists & Creators Programming Highlights
Devri Walls
Devri Walls
Artists & Creators
Tim Lees
Tim Lees
Artists & Creators
Jay Bonansinga
Jay Bonansinga
Artists & Creators
Cina Pelayo
Cina Pelayo
Artists & Creators
Jamie Freveletti
Jamie Freveletti
Artists & Creators
Frank Marquart
Frank Marquart
Artists & Creators
Darold Higa
Darold Higa
Artists & Creators
JJ Bakken
JJ Bakken
Artists & Creators
François le Foutre
François le Foutre
Artists & Creators
Victor Dandridge
Writer / Moderator / Host
Victor Dandridge
Artists & Creators
Lani Sarem
Author / Moderator
Lani Sarem
Artists & Creators
Saturday AM
Saturday AM
Anime Artists & Creators
Amanda Mayer - 42 Nerdtastic Place
Amanda Mayer - 42 Nerdtastic Place
Artists & Creators
TriStarr
TriStarr
Artists & Creators
DJ Corchin
DJ Corchin
Artists & Creators
Levi Craig
Levi Craig
Artists & Creators
Michael Calero
Michael Calero
Artists & Creators
Lauren Mormino
Lauren Mormino
Artists & Creators
Musetap Studios
Musetap Studios
Artists & Creators
Noodles and Doodles
Noodles and Doodles
Artists & Creators
Kevin Pringle
Independent Comic Creator
Kevin Pringle
Artists & Creators
Hallopino
Hallopino
Artists & Creators
John Rodriguez
John Rodriguez
Artists & Creators
Dale Campbell Jr
The World According to the Bagleys
Dale Campbell Jr
Artists & Creators
Jim Ferguson
Jim Ferguson
Artists & Creators
Andrew Heath
Andrew Heath
Artists & Creators
Kimberlee Ann Bastian - Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Kimberlee Ann Bastian - Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Artists & Creators
Tabitha Lord - Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Tabitha Lord - Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Artists & Creators
Joe Wos
Joe Wos
Artists & Creators
Simin Koernig
Simin Koernig
Artists & Creators
Donald Templeman
Donald Templeman
Artists & Creators
Donovan Scherer
Donovan Scherer
Artists & Creators
Andy Smith
Andy Smith
Artists & Creators
Israel "Izzy" Idonije
NFL Defensive End / LinemanATHLiTACOMiCS
Israel "Izzy" Idonije
Artists & Creators
Pungent Basement Art - Kurt Dinse
Pungent Basement Art - Kurt Dinse
Artists & Creators
Brass Engine Creations
Thursday - Sunday
Brass Engine Creations
Artists & Creators
Thursday - Sunday
Camron Johnson
Camron Johnson
Artists & Creators
Blake Brady
Blake Brady
Artists & Creators
Alan Fore
Alan Fore
Artists & Creators
Nerfect Artistic Novelties
Nerfect Artistic Novelties
Artists & Creators
The HSPPA / Horror & SciFi Prop Preservation Association
The HSPPA / Horror & SciFi Prop Preservation Association
Artists & Creators Horror
Brian Bradley
Brian Bradley
Artists & Creators
Murderous Automaton, Inc.
Thursday - Sunday
Murderous Automaton, Inc.
Artists & Creators
Thursday - Sunday
Art of Megan Withey
Art of Megan Withey
Artists & Creators
Seth Groves
Seth Groves
Artists & Creators
Katie Houston
Katie Houston
Artists & Creators
Jeffrey Moy
Jeffrey Moy
Artists & Creators
Philip Moy
Philip Moy
Artists & Creators
Inner Demon Artwork
Inner Demon Artwork
Artists & Creators
Chris Ehnot
Chris Ehnot
Artists & Creators
Bordin Marsinkul
Bordin Marsinkul
Artists & Creators
Caleb King
ToppsUpper DeckStar Wars
Caleb King
Artists & Creators
Quinton Thomas
Quinton Thomas
Artists & Creators
Andrew Day
Andrew Day
Artists & Creators
Audra Olivias Attic
Audra Olivias Attic
Artists & Creators
Thomas Estrada
Thomas Estrada
Artists & Creators
Kensai Productions
Kensai Productions
Artists & Creators
Travis Langley
Professor of Psychology / Author / Panel Host
Travis Langley
Artists & Creators
Dead On Designs
Dead On Designs
Artists & Creators
Richard Thor Artwork
Richard Thor Artwork
Artists & Creators
Adam's Artbox - Adam Michaels
Adam's Artbox - Adam Michaels
Artists & Creators
Sterling Clark
Writer & Artist
Sterling Clark
Artists & Creators
Maps and Scraps
Maps and Scraps
Artists & Creators
Diverse Gaming Coalition
Diverse Gaming Coalition
Artists & Creators Gaming
AJ Moore
AJ Moore
Artists & Creators
Kitsch and Crossbones
Kitsch and Crossbones
Artists & Creators
Hidden Myth Designs
Hidden Myth Designs
Artists & Creators
Severin Amselfürst
Severin Amselfürst
Artists & Creators
Luis Colindres
Luis Colindres
Artists & Creators
Vheto Gutierrez Vazquez
Vheto Gutierrez Vazquez
Artists & Creators
Cory Smith
Cory Smith
Krayon Brothers
Krayon Brothers
Artists & Creators
Zombify FX & Makeup
Zombify FX & Makeup
Artists & Creators
Source Point Press
Comic & Graphic Novel Publisher
Source Point Press
Artists & Creators
Maile Flanagan
Naruto
Rob Hogan
Rob Hogan
Artists & Creators
Pandasquid - Angelina Fasano
Pandasquid - Angelina Fasano
Artists & Creators
Mirkywood Emporium
Mirkywood Emporium
Artists & Creators
Courtney V Cusack
Courtney V Cusack
Artists & Creators
Phil Farina
Phil Farina
Artists & Creators
Quad M Productions
Quad M Productions
Artists & Creators
Steiner Palomino
Steiner Palomino
Artists & Creators
Fangirl Frames
Fangirl Frames
Artists & Creators
Tony Fleecs
My Little PonyJeff Steinberg: Champion of Earth
Tony Fleecs
Artists & Creators
Bella Maria Jewelry and Gifts
Bella Maria Jewelry and Gifts
Artists & Creators
Sassy Ginger Designs
Sassy Ginger Designs
Artists & Creators
Irrational Worlds
Irrational Worlds
Artists & Creators
Jisu Art
Jisu Art
Artists & Creators
Jim Mehsling
Star WarsTopps
Jim Mehsling
Artists & Creators
Joseph Cisneros-Frausto
Joseph Cisneros-Frausto
Artists & Creators
Candice Dailey Illustration
Candice Dailey Illustration
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Jaime Coker
Jaime Coker
Artists & Creators
Kevin Kearney
Kevin Kearney
Artists & Creators
AngelSVisionS - KittyWorks
AngelSVisionS - KittyWorks
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Pamada K
Pamada K
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Art of Heather M Schilling
Art of Heather M Schilling
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Zac Atkinson
Zac Atkinson
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Catawampus Press
Catawampus Press
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Creative2Bit
Creative2Bit
Artists & Creators
Alan Dyson
Alan Dyson
Artists & Creators
Chris Thomasma
Chris Thomasma
Artists & Creators
Peter Smith / Crimson Fable Studios
Peter Smith / Crimson Fable Studios
Artists & Creators
Tim Vigil
Faust
Tim Vigil
Artists & Creators
Jak Lore
Jak Lore
Artists & Creators
Cassie & Blox
Cassie & Blox
Artists & Creators
Bill Reinhold
Bill Reinhold
Artists & Creators
Linda Lessmann Reinhold
Linda Lessmann Reinhold
Artists & Creators
Lilian Oake
Lilian Oake
Artists & Creators
Joshua Robertson
Joshua Robertson
Artists & Creators
Maurice LaMarche
Pinky and the BrainThe Real Ghostbusters
Maurice LaMarche
Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Rob Paulsen
Pinky and the BrainAnimaniacsTMNT
Rob Paulsen
Celebrity Guests Voice Talent
Feodor Chin
Overwatch
Feodor Chin
Celebrity Guests Gaming Voice Talent
Neko Harris
Neko Harris
Artists & Creators
DaveTheSupreme
DaveTheSupreme
Artists & Creators
MoriaSilver.com
MoriaSilver.com
Artists & Creators
Charles Dunbar
Charles Dunbar
Anime Artists & Creators
Kevin Sheller
Kevin Sheller
Artists & Creators
Keith Foster
Kodoja – 215 Ink
Keith Foster
Artists & Creators
Mark Fenton
Mark Fenton
Artists & Creators
Lee Bots Nancy Solbrig
Lee Bots Nancy Solbrig
Artists & Creators
Lydia Jean
Lydia Jean
Artists & Creators
Outcast Comics / Brandon Santiago
Outcast Comics / Brandon Santiago
Artists & Creators
Nate Michaels Art
Nate Michaels Art
Artists & Creators
The Artistic Dabbler
The Artistic Dabbler
Artists & Creators
PescEffects - The Art of Jerry Pesce
PescEffects - The Art of Jerry Pesce
Artists & Creators
Gallman Cartoons
Gallman Cartoons
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Mackenzie Flohr
Mackenzie Flohr
Artists & Creators
Trent Ajlouny & Peanut Brittles ART
Trent Ajlouny & Peanut Brittles ART
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Ruby Art
Ruby Art
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Amanda C Miller
Baruto: Naruto Next Generations
Amanda C Miller
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Gail Schoonmaker
Gail Schoonmaker
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Super Group Hugs - Erin Schectman
Super Group Hugs - Erin Schectman
Artists & Creators
Punch It! Graphics - Michael Flynn
Punch It! Graphics - Michael Flynn
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Twisted Wire Art
Twisted Wire Art
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The Cinema Snob
The Cinema Snob
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Sticky Graphic Novels - Dale Lazarov
Sticky Graphic Novels - Dale Lazarov
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Daxiong (Flag Art Studios)
Daxiong (Flag Art Studios)
Artists & Creators
Kate “Kae” McSpadden
Kate “Kae” McSpadden
Artists & Creators
Kevin M. Glover
Independent Comic PublisherCult Film Producer
Kevin M. Glover
Artists & Creators
Michael Taven Hill
Michael Taven Hill
Artists & Creators
Patrick Olsen
Patrick Olsen
Artists & Creators
Ranelynn Graphics
Ranelynn Graphics
Artists & Creators
Jason Simard
Jason Simard
Artists & Creators
Sukesha Ray
Sukesha Ray
Artists & Creators
Jason Oakes
Jason Oakes
Artists & Creators
Anime Oils - Krystal Kowalczyk
Anime Oils - Krystal Kowalczyk
Artists & Creators
Alex Who
Alex Who
Artists & Creators
Rooms by Roman
Rooms by Roman
Artists & Creators
Darryl Young
Darryl Young
Artists & Creators
Rainarc Rhapsody LLC
Rainarc Rhapsody LLC
Artists & Creators
Alexandra Olson
Alexandra Olson
Artists & Creators
Ted Hack
Ted Hack
Artists & Creators
Whimsical Whiskers
Whimsical Whiskers
Artists & Creators
Kara Eberle
RWBY
Arryn Zech
RWBYRed vs. Blue
Lindsay Jones
RWBYRed vs Blue
Barbara Dunkelman
RWBYRed vs. Blue
Andromeda Attire
Andromeda Attire
Artists & Creators
Chuck Pavoni
Chuck Pavoni
Artists & Creators
Angelika Huskamp
Angelika Huskamp
Artists & Creators
Bearded Artist
Bearded Artist
Artists & Creators
Jay Erickson
Jay Erickson
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DarkCornerzArtistry - Emily Evans
DarkCornerzArtistry - Emily Evans
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Woodside Illustrations
Illustrator
Woodside Illustrations
Artists & Creators
Andrew Sheppard
Andrew Sheppard
Artists & Creators
The Art of Sir - Eddy Decker
Artist & Illustrator
The Art of Sir - Eddy Decker
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Onrie Kompan
Onrie Kompan
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GOMEZ Studios
GOMEZ Studios
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Jewell Walton
2017 Drink & Draw Winner!
Jewell Walton
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SA McClure
SA McClure
Artists & Creators
Radiant Grey - Nick Minor
Radiant Grey - Nick Minor
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Jeremiah Lambert
Jeremiah Lambert
Artists & Creators
Billy Ludwig
Billy Ludwig
Artists & Creators
DeLorean Time Machine
DeLorean Time Machine
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1966 Batmobile
1966 Batmobile
"Scooby-Doo" Mystery Machine
"Scooby-Doo" Mystery Machine
Fan Groups & Vehicles
The Bluesmobile
The Bluesmobile
Fan Groups & Vehicles
Thor the 'Supernatural' Impala
Thor the 'Supernatural' Impala
Fan Groups & Vehicles
Castiel's Pimpmobile from "Supernatural" - Screen Used!
Castiel's Pimpmobile from "Supernatural" - Screen Used!
Fan Groups & Vehicles
Jurassic Park Explorer
Jurassic Park Explorer
Fan Groups & Vehicles
'Jurassic Park' Jeep - JP12
'Jurassic Park' Jeep - JP12
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Allstate Insurance Agent: Nik Champion
Allstate Insurance Agent: Nik Champion
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AnimeStuffStore.com - Purple Plum Inc.
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Arda Wigs
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Art by Tai
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Brittnee Braun Designs
Brittnee Braun Designs
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CaseNerd.Com
CaseNerd.Com
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CGC Comics
CGC Comics
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Chicago Costume
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Chocolate Moonshine Co.
Chocolate Moonshine Co.
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Cleveland Sleeves
Cleveland Sleeves
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Collector's Rebellion
Collector's Rebellion
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ComicLink
ComicLink
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Comics4Less
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ConventionExclusive.com
ConventionExclusive.com
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CosAwesome
CosAwesome
Cosplay Fan Groups & Vehicles
Dale Roberts Comics
Dale Roberts Comics
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Darwin & Wallace™ - A Nature & Fossil Store
Darwin & Wallace™ - A Nature & Fossil Store
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Dave & Adam's
Dave & Adam's
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Enfiniti_Dsg
Enfiniti_Dsg
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Fine Comic Collectibles
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Gadgets aNd Collectibles
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Gem City Books
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Gingee Girls Art
Gingee Girls Art
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Greg Reece's Rare Comics
Greg Reece's Rare Comics
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Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
Retailers
Hero Within
Hero Within
Retailers
Hollywood Joe's Memorabilia
Autographed Memorabilia
Hollywood Joe's Memorabilia
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iCon
iCon
Gaming
Jamie Tyndall
Jamie Tyndall
Retailers
JMD Toy Store
JMD Toy Store
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Kettenglied
Kettenglied
Retailers
Le Loup Garou Alchemy
Le Loup Garou Alchemy
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MAZ Collectibles
MAZ Collectibles
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Metallic Dice Games
Metallic Dice Games
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Metropolis Comics / ComicConnect
Metropolis Comics / ComicConnect
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Pix Perfect
Pix Perfect
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RF Video
RF Video
Retailers
RightstufAnime.com
RightstufAnime.com
Anime
Rubber City Cosplay
Rubber City Cosplay
Fan Groups & Vehicles
Scaly Tailz
Scaly Tailz
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www.SecretsofStones.net
Friday - Sunday
Jewelry Designer
www.SecretsofStones.net
Retailers
Friday - Sunday
Shield Labs
Thursday - Sunday
Replica Shields and Props
Shield Labs
Cosplay
Thursday - Sunday
SKG Retrogaming
SKG Retrogaming
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Sparkle!
Sparkle!
Retailers
State Farm
State Farm
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Super Retro Land
Super Retro Land
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T-Mobile
Wireless Service
T-Mobile
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TeeTurtle
Friday - Sunday
TeeTurtle
Retailers
Friday - Sunday
Tony Santiago Art
Tony Santiago Art
Retailers
Top Notch By Design
Top Notch By Design
Retailers
Toynk
Friday - Sunday
Toys & Collectibles
Toynk
Retailers
Friday - Sunday
Toysbot.com
Friday - Sunday
Toysbot.com
Retailers
Friday - Sunday
Ultra Sabers
Friday - Sunday
Ultra Sabers
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Friday - Sunday
Wayward Apple Gifts
Friday - Sunday
Wayward Apple Gifts
Retailers
Friday - Sunday
Whimsic Alley
Whimsic Alley
Retailers
WrestlingAudio.com
WrestlingAudio.com
Programming Highlights Wrestling
Team Beautiful
Thursday - Sunday
Team Beautiful
Cosplay Fan Groups & Vehicles
Thursday - Sunday
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Pop Co.
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Pop Co.
Retailers
CosAwesome
CosAwesome
Cosplay Fan Groups & Vehicles
Extra Life
Extra Life
Gaming
501st Legion
501st Legion
Fan Groups & Vehicles
Face Time Police
Face Time Police
Entertainment
Jester Puppets
Jester Puppets
Entertainment Kids
Broken Transmitter
Broken Transmitter
Entertainment
James Morris
James Morris
Artists & Creators Entertainment
Cos-Spray
Cos-Spray
Entertainment
Environmental Encroachment
Environmental Encroachment
Entertainment
The Second City
The Second City
Entertainment
Tabletop Gaming
Demo'sTournamentsGame Library
Tabletop Gaming
Gaming Programming Highlights
Learn to play Pokemon!
Thursday
Cosplay Foam Building Workshop
Friday
Heroic Posing Workshop with Hendo Art
Friday
Introduction to Sculpting with PropCustomz
Friday
Basics to Social Media Workshop
Friday
Introduction to Worbla
Saturday
Introduction to Worbla
Fan Groups & Vehicles Programming Highlights
Saturday
Mold Making and Resin Casting Workshop with Shield Labs
Saturday
Mold Making and Resin Casting Workshop with Shield Labs
Cosplay Workshops
Saturday
Creating Characters with Rob Liefeld
Saturday
Wiz‐Art: Basics of Drawing with Josh Lyman
Saturday
Wiz‐Art: Basics of Drawing with Josh Lyman
Artists & Creators Workshops
Saturday
Wiz‐Art: Concept to Creation with Josh Lyman
Sunday
Wiz‐Art: Concept to Creation with Josh Lyman
Artists & Creators Workshops
Sunday
Weathering Weapons Workshop
Sunday
Graphic Design in the Service of the Narrative
Trash Can Cosplay Competition!
Saturday
Trash Can Cosplay Competition!
Cosplay Entertainment Programming Highlights
Saturday
Cancellations: Sebastian Stan, Dave Bautista, Shane Helms, and Henry Winkler
Programming
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20185:00 PM - 5:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
comic draw presents: how to draw manga tutorial
JEYODIN walks observers through how he creates manga on an iPad and some tips to create that unique manga look.
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20185:00 PM - 5:45 PM location: ROOM 3
how to self promote
Learn how to promote yourself, the brand and the comic you created. Mike Watson, the most enthusiastic man in comics and one half of the Masters of Self Promotion will give you tips how to make your voice heard at the comic con. Giving tips of how to interact before, during and after the show.
Using your social media to your advantage, pushing the limits of interaction, using your voice at the con, and ending with great reflection after the show is over.
Bring your creator tool box with you because Mike will stock you with plenty of tools to build your comic brand.
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20185:00 PM - 6:30 PM location: Room 12
learn to play pokémon workshop
Calling all Pokémon fans! Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the official Pokémon Trading Card Game? I mean it’s only been around for 20 years! Like many people, you buy the cards because of your love for Pokémon but haven’t exactly mastered how to play the game with the correct rules. Well now you can learn how to play with the help of Pokémon YouTuber RealBreakingNate! Bring your own deck or learn play with one of our pre-made decks! Come learn to play as RealBreakingNate takes you through the game card. Breaking down what cards do and a step by step play through of the game. Not only will you get an introduction on how to play the game but every paid attendee will walk away with a Burning Shadows booster pack! This is a great opportunity to bond with your child and learn how to play the game together or to finally put all those cards to use after buying them for years on end!
*All children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult! Unpaid adults won't receive a booster pack.
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: ROOM 1
writing to get read
If you want people to read your work, it’s got to grab people’s attention in a couple of words. Unlock the keys to a great story with memorable characters, impossible obstacles, and a hook that makes people want to pick it up and never put it down.
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20186:00 PM - 6:45 PM location: ROOM 13
cinema's best of the worst
"Oh hai Wizard World." Join pop culture historian, Joe Wos, for a discussion on what makes for a truly "great" bad movies. Joe will share a few of his picks for movies you will love to hate and welcomes audience discussion for picks on the best of the worst! From the "Citizen Kane" of bad cinema- Plan 9 from Outer Space to more obscure awful fare, we will watch previews and clips that will leave you writhing in the aisles.
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20186:00 PM - 6:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
saturday am presents: how to create fan art
ANDREA VOROS brings her popular Instagram fan art to WW Chicago and will show how she draws some of your favorite characters!
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20186:30 PM - 7:15 PM location: ROOM 5
how to marathon movies and tv
Netflix brought another meaning to the word ‘marathon,’ and though it may involve sweat and tears, it doesn’t usually involve any running. With new series coming out more and more frequently, this panel is full of #lifehacks for getting the most out of watching a whole season of something in less than a day. What equipment makes for the best viewing? What are the best snacks & meals? Who can you drag along for the ride? The answers to all this and more!
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20186:30 PM - 7:15 PM location: ROOM 1
foam for beginners
Come learn the basics on how to use foam to create armor, weapons, props and just about anything you want for your cosplay with Wizard World Cosplay Guests Knightmage, Hendo Art and OhMySophii.
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20187:00 PM - 7:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
drawing disney with clinton hobart
Join Disney artist CLINTON HOBART for a live demonstration on drawing Disney.
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20187:00 PM - 7:45 PM location: ROOM 13
batman vs. daredevil: dark knight psychology
Dr. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight: Daredevil Psychology: The Devil You Know) invites you on a journey through the shadows of Gotham and New York. Two boys, one the heir to a great fortune and the other the son of a struggling boxer, lose parents to violence in dark alleyways and both embark on missions to keep others from suffering the same. Who will be broken by great losses and who will grow stronger? What kind of person actively enters dangerous situations and goes to extraordinary lengths to help others? Why would anybody decide to fight the good fight - and do so dressed as a devil or a bat?!
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20187:00 PM - 7:45 PM location: ROOM 3
anime openings
Since 1963, animators have strove to showcase new techniques, influences, and elements within their series. Often, the opening sequences are an important method of conveying these innovations. This panel will explore how anime openings have broached ideas of building atmosphere, characters and character narrative, music and style from outside Japan, missed opportunities, and the contributions of fans.
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 20187:30 PM - 8:30 PM location: ROOM 5
marvel vs dc: the great debate
Which company has better heroes, villains, cartoons, movies, storylines, etc? Join comic industry pro’s, cosplayers and professional nerds as they discuss all aspects of this age old rivalry and with the help of the crowd declare a winner.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: ROOM 5
a star wars fan experience: all ages welcome!
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Liz Prugh and Eric Prugh of PureFandom.com decided they were going to put on the ultimate Star Wars fan experience. Join the uber-fans as they give away Star Wars prizes and swag, plus discuss new theories based on what happened in The Last Jedi and Solo: A Story Wars Story! Follow @Pure_Fandom on Twitter and Instagram to get a sneak peek of prizes!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
drawing disney with clinton hobart
Join artist CLINTON HOBART for a live demonstration on drawing Disney.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: ROOM 3
from time lord to time lady: the current (re)generation of doctor who and its fandom
After 54 years, Doctor Who has its most radical regeneration in its lead from Peter Capaldi to Jodie Whittaker. As fandom places a greater focus on female representation, what does this change in the popular science-fiction franchise mean in our current context? And has Doctor Who always taken the lead in driving representation...or is it only catching up? Join several Doctor Who fans for a conversation about the show.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: ROOM 13
teen titans go!
A Teen Titans fan discussion panel with Wizard World Cosplay Guests Newdll and Lookie.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20181:30 PM - 3:30 PM location: Room 11
cosplay foam building workshop with cosawesome
Come learn to build with floor-mat and craft (EVA) foam while James T. Wulfgar and other members of CosAwesome Studios guide you through your choice of a few foam builds. We will help you by presenting how to build them, answering questions, showing tricks, etc.
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: ROOM 5
a charmed life: a conversation with holly marie combs & brian krause
Come join the CONversation with HOLLY MARIE COMBS and BRIAN KRAUSE from Charmed.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: ROOM 1
family with a touch of yellow, my life with america's favorite family the simpsons
Simpsons designer Phil Ortiz will share stories of his career in animation and talk about the simpsons and his journey with them all while answering your questions.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
how to toon
Join Joe Wos, the visiting resident cartoonist of the Charles M. Schulz Museum, for a hands on cartooning workshop for all ages.
The workshop breaks down the art of cartooning into easy to follow instructions for all ages. It is a fast paced class that covers the art of visual storytelling from basic line work to developing characters.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: ROOM 40
cosplay & anxiety
Join Thousand Faces Cosplay in a roundtable discussion on how to combat anxiety while at a convention and other techniques for helping to cope with anxiety generally.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20182:00 PM - 3:30 PM location: Room 12
heroic posing workshop with hendo art
Join our heroic posing workshop to refine your cosplay techniques with a hands-on training session and photoshoot! Join Hendo as she gives you tips on posing while Nerdy Pictures takes some shots of YOU in your heroic cosplay! While this workshop will focus on Spider-Man cosplay posing, tons of hero styles are covered and all heroes or all ages are welcome! Please come cosplay ready so you can go home with AWESOME pictures of YOU!
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20182:30 PM - 3:15 PM location: ROOM 13
diversity in manga
Saturday AM’s founder Frederick L. Jones brings his popular discussion about the importance of fresh ideas to anime and manga and how new perspectives can prove financially rewarding to creators, publishers, and the industry.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20182:30 PM - 3:15 PM location: ROOM 3
star trek: build a crew
Not all bridge crews are created equal. What if we could pick and choose our favorite characters to build an ideal crew to boldly go where no man has gone before? We don’t have time for a 5 year mission, but we’ll do our best to fill out a crew with a Captain, 1st officer, security, entertainment and more in this Star Trek panel.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20183:00 PM - 3:45 PM location: ROOM 5
disney trivia against thomas ian nicholas
Calling all Disney fans! Join us as audience members battle it out against Walt Disney himself, from ‘Walt Before Mickey’ Thomas Ian Nicholas, in this epic trivia event! Questions could cover anything….Disney Movies, Parks, and even Walt Disney himself! There will be tons of fun and even more laughs! So come test your skills and win some prizes along the way!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20183:00 PM - 3:45 PM location: ROOM 1
defending the defenders: daredevil! luke cage! iron fist! jessica jones! (the punisher too!)
What kind of person active enters dangerous situations and takes risks few would dare? When does the wounded person who does not want to be a hero stand up and do the right thing? Who suffers mental illness after great losses, and who grows stronger? Join Dr. Travis Langley (Daredevil Psychology: The Devil You Know; Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology) and a super-team of experts as they debate Marvel's Defenders: Can Daredevil and Luke Cage really protect entire New York neighborhoods? Would healing help Jessica Jones and other become stronger heroes, or do they need their pain? Is the Punisher's path to justice ever right? And why do our experts hold such wildly different opinions about Iron Fist?
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20183:00 PM - 3:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
cosplay make up 101 featuring a smile and a song
Learn the basics of using makeup to reshape and accentuate your features! Not all of us were born with giant anime eyes, tiny button noses, sharp jawlines, or high cheekbones but that doesn't mean we can't fool the camera into thinking we were. This panel will cover some of the makeup tricks you can use to help you achieve that cartoony cosplay look for both masculine and feminine faces.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20183:30 PM - 4:15 PM location: ROOM 13
evil animated
"Mirror, mirror on the wall who's the baddest of them all?" Find out as cartoon historian Joe Wos list the top ten meanest of the mean animated movie villains to ever terrorize the silver screen. From devilish Disney denizens to more surprising forgotten fiends, we will discuss the finer points of what makes a truly great cartoon villain.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20183:30 PM - 4:15 PM location: ROOM 3
ghostbuster's daughter: a conversation with violet ramis stiel
The author of "Ghostbuster's Daughter: Life with My Dad, Harold Ramis" is here to talk about her memoir and growing up with her famous father, actor/director/writer/comedian Harold Ramis. Don't miss this Q&A for an intimate look at the man behind "Ghostbusters," "Groundhog Day," "Caddyshack," "Animal House" and more!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20184:00 PM - 4:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
comic draw presents: fire art league competition
Get the first glimpse of our upcoming ART LEAGUE as two Saturday AM artists go Mano-A-Mano with a set time limit to produce the BEST FAN ART (one person on traditional paper and another on an iPad)! FUN FOR EVERYONE - audience participation and prizes are included!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20184:00 PM - 4:45 PM location: ROOM 1
building a geek brand
Do you dream of a career in the pop culture industry? Do you have an idea or product but don’t know how to get it to market? Do you have a geeky brand but feel stuck trying to get it to the next level? Hosted by Tony B. Kim (Hero Within, Crazy 4 Comic Con), pop culture entrepreneurs will share how they transformed their hobby into an exciting career and offer advice to attendees who hope to do the same.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20184:00 PM - 5:30 PM location: Room 11
introduction to sculpting workshop with shield labs
Learn how to sculpt and model your own clay creatures and original creations with Expert Sculptor & Prop builder Calen Hoffman of Propcustomz. Propcustomz will provide everything attendees need to make their our custom clay creation! Several physical pre-made examples will be shown along with attendees receiving one on one instructions throughout the course of the workshop! Come for the fun and leave with your own creation!
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20184:30 PM - 5:15 PM location: ROOM 5
dark arts and magic: a conversation with john constantine himself, matt ryan
Join the CONversation with Constantine's, MATT RYAN!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20184:30 PM - 5:15 PM location: ROOM 25
boy meets world reunion with ben savage, danielle fishel, will friedle and rider strong
"Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. Do good." Join the CONversation with Boy Meets World stars, BEN SAVAGE, DANIELLE FISHEL, WILL FRIEDLE, and RIDER STRONG!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20184:30 PM - 5:15 PM location: ROOM 12
basics to social media workshop
There’s no better place for creators and businesses alike to share their content and build an audience than Social Media - but with today’s algorithms, it’s more difficult than ever to build your brand.
Take Sophii’s social media workshop and walk away with a wealth of new knowledge about how various social media platforms work, how to maintain a healthy algorithm and better organic reach, self promotion and more!
Print outs of the slides will be provided for you to take home and note taking is encouraged!
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20184:30 PM - 5:15 PM location: ROOM 13
between the ropes: a conversation with billy gunn, velvet sky, and enzo amore
Join the CONversation with professional wrestlers BILLY GUNN, VELVET SKY, and ENZO AMORE!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20185:00 PM - 5:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
wiz-art preview with josh lyman
Join Josh for a demonstration of all the techniques and skills you will learn during his Wiz-Art workshops.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20185:00 PM - 5:45 PM location: ROOM 1
making webcomics
Ever read a comic on the internet and said, "Hey, I'd like to do that!" Well, here's your chance to learn how. Trevor Mueller is a multi-award winning webcomic creator with over 12 years experience in digital comic creator. Join him as he shares his knowledge with you and helps you make a webcomic!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: ROOM 3
the nerd off
Just because we are all nerds doesn’t mean we are all on the same side or know what the heck we are talking about when it comes to a fandom. During this panel hosted by YouTuber RealBreakingNate two audience members at a time will debate on which is better and why. For example a single round debate could be who would win in a battle Batman vs. Iron Man or which franchise is better Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter? Has this description already started an argument? Then this is your type of panel. Oh and did I mention…..PRIZES!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: ROOM 5
animation domination: a conversation with maurice lamarche and rob paulsen
Narf! Join Rob Paulsen (Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, TMNT) and Maurice LaMarche (Pinky and the Brain, The Real Ghostbusters) for behind the scenes tales of world domination!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: ROOM 25
urban legend: a conversation with karl urban
Join the CONversation with KARL URBAN!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: ROOM 13
american anime: the ultimate oxymoron
"Western Anime" has long been considered an oxymoron - anime is Japanese, so how can Western nations lay claim to it? But in the contemporary world, these lines blur more and more. This panel explores two different lines of thinking: inspirations that draw from anime style of Japanese visual culture, and the outright adaptation of style found in series like Avatar, Teen Titans GO!, Neo Yokio, and the recent live-action Death Note.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20186:00 PM - 6:45 PM location: ROOM 1
villains versus villains
Join this panel on villains versus villains! What makes a great monster or just plain psycho-antagonist? Creators divulge how they create fantastic villains and which characters claim the best villain award. Why do some win our hearts while others creep us out? Genese Davis (Omensight; The Holder's Dominion) Devri Walls (Venators), Sam Weller (Shadow Show) and Cina Pelayo (Loteria) will share their perspectives and creative process including what key ingredients they focus on when creating vicious characters. Don't miss this thrilling discussion.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20186:00 PM - 6:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
upperdeck sketch card session with mike watson
Lets create awesome sketch cards. As a freelancer sketch card artist for UpperDeck. I am gonna show you how I make these cards come to life.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20186:30 PM - 7:15 PM location: ROOM 13
nerd out with purefandom.com: it's time for geek trivia!
Join Liz and Eric Prugh of PureFandom.com for a round of geek trivia! They'll be giving away prizes for winners, including swag from your favorite fandoms like 'Star Wars', 'Marvel', ‘DC', and more. No need to be a geek expert, this is for geeks of all types. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @Pure_Fandom for a sneak peek at prizes!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20186:30 PM - 7:15 PM location: ROOM 5
we ain't afraid of no ghosts: real chicagoland hauntings
Join the Windy City Ghostbusters as they share some real haunting stories around the Greater Chicago Land Area!
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20186:30 PM - 7:30 PM location: ROOM 3
nerdprov
Laugh Your Asgard Off with improvisers from Wizards of the Windy City featuring performers from CSz Chicago, as they battle for your laughs Thunderdome style in a head to head battle of wits using your nerdiest suggestions and featuring cosplay volunteers from the audience. With your host, New York comedian, Mike Gregorek.
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Friday, Aug. 24, 20187:30 PM - 8:15 PM location: ROOM 5
podlander drunkcast live!
In need of a friend to get sloppy drunk and watch Outlander with? You've come to the right panel. Podlander Drunkcast is a slightly tipsy exploration of all things Fraser, up to and including sick burns, great sex, knitwear, and the fact that Claire is a terrible time-traveler. Oh, and we find room for some in-depth TV criticism, too. Join Allison (The AV Club), Julie (Down in Front), and their beloved Janine (a guy named Aaron) for a live show and loads of double entendres. Expect two different shows this weekend—join us for one or both!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201811:00 AM - 11:45 AM location: CREATIVE STAGE
scripts to panels
Taking the words of a writer can be a difficult task as we have a variety of scripts. I will show you how I lay comic pages out. When to go over the top for action and how to pull back to tell the story. Action and Interesting panels are great but if you don't focus on telling the story first all that will be lost.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201811:00 AM - 12:00 PM location: Room 12
graphic design in the service of narrative workshop
Veteran writer and artist Howard Chaykin (American Flagg!, Star Wars, Hey, Kids, Comics!) takes you inside storytelling to walk you through page layout and show you WHAT works and WHY. Comics are way more then just pretty pictures! You have to tell a story, and Chaykin shows you how!
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
DAY 1, MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201811:00 AM - 1:00 PM location: ROOM 11
introduction to resin casting with shield labs
A step by step introductory to making silicone molds and solid urethane resin cast with professional Maker & Prop builder Casey McBroom of Shield Labs. Complete the Sculpting workshop and bring your creation along with you or grab one of the pre-made sculpts provided and jump right into molding/casting your own item! Attendees will receive instructions and have any questions answered along the way!
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: ROOM 25
women of pop culture
Join Holly Marie Combs (Charmed), Charisma Carpenter (Buffy), Pom Klementieff (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol2), as they share stories and answer your questions about being a woman in the male dominated industry that is Pop Culture.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: ROOM 13
breaking into film and game production
Interested in learning what it takes to land a job in film/game production? Join professional animator, Thomas Estrada as he shares his inspiring story and offers practical advice for those looking to break in! Learn about the different types of jobs available, the various challenges that await and how your skills can cross industries to arm you with greater opportunities. Thomas will discuss the reality of working in animation and offer insight into how studios differ to one another. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather valuable advice on how to break into your future career.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: ROOM 3
cosplay for a cause
Learn about fundraising, hospital visits, and other various ways you can turn the hobby you love into a charitable act of love with Knightmage and Thousand Faces Cosplay.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: ROOM 1
all things pro wrestling with wrestlingaudio.com
With SummerSlam behind, what does the rest of 2018 have in store? Join the hosts of WrestlingAudio.com, Mo Lightning & Ballz - pro wrestling podcasters for over 12 years - as they look to the future of WWE in 2018, and give away autographs from your favorite superstars.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: ROOM 5
hey i know that guy!: a conversation with david krumholtz
You’ve seen David in everything from Numb3rs, Superbad, Serenity, The Santa Clause 1&2, Harold & Kumar, Ten Things I Hate About You and so much more! Now here’s your chance to ask David anything as he answers questions about his career and all the projects he’s been on.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
how to be a pro inker with mostafa moussa
Join professional inker MOSTAFA MOUSSA for a live demonstration of what it takes to be an inker.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: ROOM 40
saturday am- the future of manga & independent comics
Come and meet the diverse creators of Saturday AM, the world's MOST DIVERSE SHONEN MANGA ANTHOLOGY. As we head to our 100th issue - we'll showcase Saturday AM's upcoming new products including ANIMATION, APP, and BRANDED ART SUPPLIES. Meet our creators and feel free to ask anything as it relates to your own independent comic ambitions.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201812:30 PM - 1:15 PM location: ROOM 13
"saturday morning to the future, the history of animation" with legendary animator and director tom cook
Join Tom Cook for a trip through animation history starting with Saturday morning cartoons all the way to what’s on television right now.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201812:30 PM - 1:15 PM location: ROOM 25
trailer park
Wizard World will be screening some of the newest and most anticipated trailers from upcoming movies/tv series and discussing them with you the fans! Join SuperKayceCosplay & RealBreakingNate to discuss our initial thoughts and fears for each trailer, and maybe learn a thing or two about the latest and greatest news regarding newly announced film and tv projects.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 201812:30 PM - 1:15 PM location: ROOM 3
star wars vs lord of the rings: which is better?
At last year’s event we were unable to conclusively establish a winner, despite a passionate audience survey. This year, Paul Erickson, Nerd Parodist will again ask the audience for help to pick a champion (Tolkien or George Lucas) in a fun, interactive event featuring:
1. A Nerd Parodist Club Secret Handshake demo
2. Audience participation survey to prove which is best: STAR WARS or LORD OF THE RINGS?
3. Actor Readings from nerd parody classics like THE WOBBIT and JAR JAR WARS
4. STAR WARS parody art coloring contest with prizes, all ages welcome!
5. SW/LOTR Cosplay Contest with prizes
6. The highly-accurate “Am I A Jedi?” self-assessment
7. The traditional STAR WARS Singalong
This event was called “The quintessential comic con panel,” by the Chicago Tribune. Don’t miss it this year! -
Saturday, Aug. 25, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
once upon a toon
Cartoonist and storyteller Joe Wos present his program featuring storytelling and live cartoon illustration. This all ages show features original stories and folktales with a twist. Joe draws the stories as he tells them! It's like watching a picture book be created before your very eyes.
Join Joe on a pun-filled adventure for all ages!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: ROOM 1
horror stories: vampires and zombies and weres, oh my!
What really scares you? Movies, comic books, novels, and other modern forms of entertainment all play on the same fears that grabbed the earliest people telling scary stories by the campfire, but why? Travis Langley (The Walking Dead Psychology: Psych of the Living Dead; Supernatural Psychology: Roads Less Traveled) and a team of monster-busting experts look at how horror storytellers send chills up our spines and why we love it when they do.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: ROOM 5
firefly season 1
What happened after the movie 'Serenity'? Who was Shepherd Book? Will Mal and Inara ever actually get together? Find out in this panel & fan discussion of Joss Whedon's Firefly 'Verse. Over the past years, Browncoats have seen more in ‘Verse content than ever before. We’ve gotten multiple board games, comic series, and loads of shiny merch including a subscription box! This panel will be a fan discussion of all of the above, as well as where the ‘Verse might be expanding to next.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: ROOM 3
tales from burger town: how to write, produce, and direct your own horror film
Is The Goonies one of your favorite movies? Want to produce your own comedy-horror film? This panel will show you how. Join writer, director, and CEO of Cartridge Thunder Productions Jack Pochop for an exclusive screening to his latest film for his comedy-horror anthology series, Tales From Burger Town. The screening will be followed by a Q&A, and there will be exclusive prize bags for the first 25 guests and more prizes will be given away during the panel! Follow @burgertownmovie on Instagram for more details!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: ROOM 13
between the ropes: a conversation with christian, tommy dreamer, and road warrior animal
Join professional wrestlers CHRISTIAN, TOMMY DREAMER, and ROAD WARRIOR ANIMAL for a CONversation on all things pro wrestling.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20181:30 PM - 3:30 PM location: Room 11
working with worbla workshop
Worbla is a more commonly known word heard within the cosplay crafting community in armor builds. But what is it? How do you use it? Where can I get it? Come join us for a hands on workshop so you can try your hand at creating your own piece of armor! Materials for this workshop will all be provided, and you get to bring home the piece you make! From patterning to forming, this workshop will prepare you for your next steps!
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
comic draw presents: fire art league competition
Get the first glimpse of our upcoming ART LEAGUE as two Saturday AM artists go Mano-A-Mano with a set time limit to produce the BEST FAN ART (one person on traditional paper and another on an iPad)! FUN FOR EVERYONE - audience participation and prizes are included!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: ROOM 5
welcome to the fang club: a conversation with ian somerhalder
Join the CONversation with The Vampire Diaries' IAN SOMERHALDER
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: ROOM 1
playing in the sandbox: writing transmedia tie-ins
Transmedia is influencing entertainment at large intertwining video games, film, and the literary industry. How do writers expand worlds beyond the original platform? How will this synergy impact these industries in the future? Join Genese Davis (Omensight; The Holder's Dominion) and Jay Bonansinga (The Walking Dead: Invasion) as they divulge their perspectives and discuss these colliding genres.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: Room 12
creating characters with rob liefeld
Creating Characters with Rob Liefeld is a workshop you will not want to miss! Learn first hand from one of the most prolific comic creators in this 45-minute session that also included a Deadpool variant comic book!
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20182:30 PM - 3:15 PM location: ROOM 13
becoming a magical girl
So we hear a lot about magical girls, but how does one actually define them? Joseph Campbell wrote extensively on the hero. But he left out the heroine. While her journey mimics his, it has its own markers and transformations, and her outcome is hers alone. This panel explores the different types of magical girls and how their stories are timeless.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20182:30 PM - 3:15 PM location: ROOM 3
creating cosplay content: patreon, social media, etc!
Creators and their content go hand in hand in today’s community. We discuss the ways social media outlets have changed the face of cosplay and the good practices you need for your professional pages. This Q&A format panel encourage audience participation and allows Wizard World guest cosplayers to give tips & tricks while explaining their own public content! Join OhMySohpii and A Smile and a Song!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20183:00 PM - 3:45 PM location: ROOM 1
writing for comics
Comics are written very differently from other media. Join Trevor Mueller as he explains the ins and outs of this unique storytelling medium, and learn how to make your stories come to life!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20183:00 PM - 3:45 PM location: ROOM 5
a conversation with team rwby
Grab your scythe and get your questions ready for a rare Q&A featuring all four members of Team RWBY! Lindsay Jones (Ruby), Kara Eberle (Weiss), Arryn Zech (Blake) and Barbara Dunkelman (Yang) take the stage to tell stories and answer all your questions!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20183:00 PM - 3:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
intro to props & armor
Come learn the basics of creating, painting, and handling cosplay props and armor with Wizard World Cosplay Guest Hendo Art
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20183:30 PM - 4:15 PM location: ROOM 3
marvel infinity war challenge
The countdown has begun and half of mankind stands in the balance. Join professional nerds as they compare and contrast all the Marvel films leading up to Avengers: Infinity War. In this comical debate, panelists will pit various films together to come up with the ultimate winner. With a ton of interaction with the audience, this is a must for any MCU fan. Hosted by Tony Kim (Crazy4Comiccon.com, HeroWithin)
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20184:00 PM - 4:45 PM location: ROOM 25
michael rooker vs the audience
Join the CONversation with MICHAEL ROOKER!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20184:00 PM - 4:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
drawing disney with clinton hobart
Join professional artist CLINTON HOBART for a live demonstration on drawing Disney.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20184:00 PM - 4:45 PM location: ROOM 1
supervillain psychology: killmonger! thanos! the joker! menaces galore!
Every great superhero faces a rogues gallery full of colorful supervillains. What makes a great supervillain? How evil do they have to be? Do they resemble real criminals in any way? Are they truly insane or just having fun? Dr. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight; Wonder Woman Psychology: Lassoing the Truth) assembles Wizard World's mightiest minds to explore what a supervillain really is, how could any person become one, and whether any of them happen to right.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20184:00 PM - 4:45 PM location: ROOM 5
a conversation with outlander author, diana gabaldon
Join the CONversation with DIANA GABALDON author of Outlander!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20184:00 PM - 5:00 PM location: Room 12
wiz-art: basic training tools with josh lyman
Whether you have never drawn before, only drawn digitally, or are just looking to brush up on some techniques, this workshop has got you covered! You’ll learn about drawing exercises, use of a fine tip brush pen as well as choosing the right tools, as well as taking a piece of art from sketch to inks! Come and Explore the World of WizArt and take home your finished art piece and tools!”
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20184:30 PM - 5:15 PM location: ROOM 3
youtube 101: where do i start?
YouTube is one of the greatest platforms of our generation! A place where you can voice an opinion, share your love of a fandom, or just post daily updates about your cat! Whatever it is you want to do you can do it on YouTube and YES you can make a living out of it all you nay sayers! BUT…getting started on YouTube can be one of the scariest journeys on the interwebz and in life! With over 300 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute how do you get noticed? Join YouTuber RealBreakingNate as he breaks down all the details that go into having your own channel and answers whatever questions you may have. Don’t forget to like, comment, and SUBSCRIBE!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20184:30 PM - 5:15 PM location: ROOM 13
disney princess (twisted) coronation
The Disney Universe's continued expansion has brought Marvel, LucasFilms and even the Muppets into the house of mouse. With Fox now entering the fold there are new opportunities to bestow one of Disney's highest honors upon classic characters by coronating them as Disney Princesses! Pop culture historian Joe Wos takes a tongue in cheek look at characters now eligible for this prestigious honor. From the Xenomorph Alien Queen to Princess Leia we will explore the traditional role of the Disney Princess and how it could be transformed by the annexation of new realms into the Disney Kingdom.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20185:00 PM - 5:45 PM location: ROOM 5
marvel's the runaways with james marsters and greg sulkin
Join the CONversation with Marvel's The Runaways, JAMES MARSTERS and GREGG SULKIN!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20185:00 PM - 5:45 PM location: ROOM 1
modern mythology and urban fantasy: the magic today
The influence of mythology can be found almost everywhere from superhero movies to our favorite fantasy novel. From the iconic gods of old mythology to the most influential urban fantasy, panelists will share their creative process and how these genres have been a looking glass through which to see the spiritual and ethical realities of our world. How will modern mythologies and urban fantasy affect our heroes stories and ultimately whisper their lore and lessons into future entertainment? Don't miss this thrilling discussion with Genese Davis (Omensight; The Holder's Dominion), Tim Lees (Steal the Lightning) and Devri Walls (Venators).
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20185:00 PM - 5:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
creating art with dramatic lighting
Using only traditional materials, star artist Stuart Sayger shows you how lighting effects and accents can have dynamic effects on your art!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20185:15 PM - 6:00 PM location: ROOM 25
the truth is out there: a conversation with david duchovny and gillian anderson
Join the CONversation with The X Files stars, DAVID DUCHOVNY and GILLIAN ANDERSON!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: ROOM 3
tales from the hokage: maile flanagan q&a
What’s it like voicing one of the most recognizable characters in anime? Join Maile Flanagan, the voice of Naruto, as she talks about the series and answers all your questions.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: ROOM 13
kin q&a with directors, the baker brothers jonathan and josh
Come join the CONversation with The Baker Brothers!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20185:30 PM - 7:00 PM location: ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
trash can cosplay competition
Come on stage and join a team of fellow creators to make an original costumed character using only the scraps you are given. Do you have the creativity to become the Trash Can Cosplay Champions?
Sign ups available at Knightmage’s booth in the Cosplay Corner
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20186:00 PM - 6:45 PM location: ROOM 5
dungeons & dragons & improv
Join comedians and tried-and-true geeks from Chicago’s own Comedy Sportz Chicago as they play a live Dungeons & Dragons game. These Wizards of the windy city will embark on an epic quest built entirely from audience suggestions. With New York based DM & host Mike Gregorek, video-projected dice, and YOU cheering along with every Critical Hit!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20186:00 PM - 7:00 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
cyanide and happiness sketch jam! with shawn coss
Come hang out with Shawn Coss of Cyanide & Happiness as he randomly creates absurd and humorous sketches from the box of topics as well as suggestions from you! Come hang out and get a chance to win a free sketch! Not for the easily disturbed or the shy! Shawn will describe in detail (sometimes too much detail) on how he was raised by feral cats that taught him how to draw. Audience participation is encouraged but not required. He can literally talk to himself the whole time. It's kinda freaking us out.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20186:30 PM - 7:15 PM location: ROOM 13
haunted chicago
From Haunted graveyards and monuments to cursed Indian Burial Grounds, Comic book creator Scott Larson and Chicago ghost author Amelia Cotter discuss about some of Chicago's creepiest final resting places as seen in the graphic novel, Visitations. Visitations is the history of Chicago as seen through the eyes of the citizens of the city's oldest cemetery.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20186:30 PM - 7:15 PM location: ROOM 3
go to numerous hells: the afterlives of anime
You close your eyes, breathe your last... and then what? Where does one go after they die? Well in Japan...that can get complicated. This panel focuses on death mythology and storytelling: from the fiery pits of the Jigoku to the corrupted realms of the yomi, even unto the paradise of the Pure Lands or the family kami, the various worlds and denizens of the "other" will be explored for those with a strong heart, compassion, and a thirst to know what lies beyond.
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20187:15 PM - 8:00 PM location: ROOM 5
podlander drunkcast live!
In need of a friend to get sloppy drunk and watch Outlander with? You've come to the right panel. Podlander Drunkcast is a slightly tipsy exploration of all things Fraser, up to and including sick burns, great sex, knitwear, and the fact that Claire is a terrible time-traveler. Oh, and we find room for some in-depth TV criticism, too. Join Allison (The AV Club), Julie (Down in Front), and their beloved Janine (a guy named Aaron) for a live show and loads of double entendres. Expect two different shows this weekend—join us for one or both!
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Saturday, Aug. 25, 20187:30 PM - 8:15 PM location: ROOM 3
francois le foutre's raunchy romp with the raging queen (+18)
It's the gay pirate romance adventure you’ve always secretly (or openly) wanted! Join the most fearsome fruit in all of France as he shares the sauciest exploits from his banned books, There's Seamen on the Poop-Deck! and the rest of the six-part series The Seamen Sexology. Guaranteed to offend even the sturdiest of sailors: it's the tantalizing tail everyone's talking about! (And the tale's not bad, either).
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201811:00 AM - 11:45 AM location: CREATIVE STAGE
coloring with markers with mike watson
I love markers, I am going to show you how to color with them. Its not as easy as you may think. Marker coloring is becoming very popular and if you want to see how I do it then join me for the show.
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201811:00 AM - 12:00 PM location: Room 12
graphic design in the service of narrative workshop
Veteran writer and artist Howard Chaykin (American Flagg!, Star Wars, Hey, Kids, Comics!) takes you inside storytelling to walk you through page layout and show you WHAT works and WHY. Comics are way more then just pretty pictures! You have to tell a story, and Chaykin shows you how!
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
DAY 2, MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: ROOM 5
a kim possible reunion: a conversation with christy carlson romano & will friedle
What’s the sitch, Wizard World Winston Salem? The talented voice actors behind Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable are here to dish about what made this seminal animated series so special, and what they’ve been doing since. Booyah!
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: ROOM 3
getting started with etsy
Etsy has become the place to find some awesome handmade geeky merch and support indie artists, some of whom you’ll see on the convention floor! With years of experience on the site, come learn from Ask Kaylee Frye about using Etsy to supplement your spending money, showcase & sell your hobby, or even create your own small business!
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: ROOM 25
a conversation with the cast of outlander
A once in a lifetime chance to get your questions answered by the cast of Outlander featuring Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, Lotte Verbeek and Graham McTavish!
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: ROOM 3
saturday am presents pitch session live
Our popular YOUTUBE show is now LIVE with American Idol style feedback and commentary on new artists pitching their comic ideas.
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201811:30 AM - 1:00 PM location: Room 11
cosplay painting and weathering workshop with cosawesome
Come learn to paint props and armor while James T. Wulfgar and other members of CosAwesome Studios & Wulfgar Weapons guide you through your choice of a few foam builds. You’ll be learning on provided pre-primed props or you can bring your own pre-primed weapon of choice!
ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: ROOM 1
get published and paid! from concept to under contract
There are new methods in the mix for becoming a professional writer or published author. Join this panel and get an insider look at today’s fast-evolving creative platforms! In this panel, speakers will divulge how to best navigate the often confusing waters of the publishing world and the various ways one can get out there and get paid. Genese Davis (Omensight; The Holder's Dominion), Sam Weller (Shadow Show) and Ami Lutkus-Philips (Rite of Wands) will share their insider experiences to creating stories that captivate and ways to jumpstart your professional writing and publishing career.
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
cosplay body paint: tips & tricks
A beginners guide to cosplaying characters with inhuman skin hues. This panel will cover some of the many methods of cosplaying colorful characters! From the types of paints and methods of application to alternatives to painting and even how to choose what specifically is right you.
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201812:30 PM - 1:15 PM location: ROOM 13
animation celebration: top ten animated cartoon characters
Cartoon historian and former executive director/founder of the ToonSeum, Joe Wos gives a sneak peek at the top ten animated television characters from his upcoming book "Animation Celebration: The 100 greatest characters in television animation." Did you favorite make the top ten? Attend this presentation to find out! The list is sure to trigger a lively debate! Joe will be joined by his co-author Martin Gitlin.
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 201812:30 PM - 1:15 PM location: ROOM 5
naruto next generations: a father and son conversation
Join Amanda C Miller (Boruto) and Maile Flanagan (Naruto) for a spirited conversation on all things Naruto!
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
drawing disney with clinton hobart
Come see renowned artist CLINTON HOBART as he demonstrates how to draw Disney.
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: ROOM 1
video game design
How do video games come to be? Genese Davis (Omensight; The Holder's Dominion), Darold Higa (Wargaming), Frank Marquart (Volition) and JJ Bakken (Wargaming) will divulge a sneak peak into video game design. Whether you are interested in video game development for fun or for a potential career, this discussion offers an in-depth look at the opportunities and day-to-day experiences emerging within and around video game studios.
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: ROOM 25
back to smallville with tom welling, michael rosenbaum, and james marsters
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's....TOM WELLING, MICHAEL ROSENBAUM, and JAMES MARSTERS. Come join the CONversation with the cast of SMALLVILLE.
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: ROOM 3
cosplay on a budget
There's always talk about how cosplay is expensive, and that can scare people away! Join Wizard World guest cosplayers Hendo Art, OhMySophii and Knightmage in this interactive cosplay Q&A, where you will learn tips and tricks from this professional cosplayer on how to cosplay on a budget! Because every fan CAN cosplay!
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Sunday, Aug. 26, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: CREATIVE STAGE
comic draw presents: fire art league competition
Get the first glimpse of our upcoming ART LEAGUE as two Saturday AM artists go Mano-A-Mano with a set time limit to produce the BEST FAN ART (one person on traditional paper and another on an iPad)! FUN FOR EVERYONE - audience participation and prizes are included!
