Hours
Friday, Feb 17, 2017 - 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, Feb 18, 2017 - 10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday, Feb 19, 2017 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrity Guests
Tatiana Maslany
Saturday - Sunday
Alan Tudyk
Saturday - Sunday
Matthew Lewis
Saturday - Sunday
John Barrowman
Saturday - Sunday
Theo Rossi
Saturday - Sunday
WWE® Superstar Becky Lynch™
Sunday (1:00PM - 3:30PM)
WWE® Superstar Becky Lynch™
Celebrity Guests
Sunday (1:00PM - 3:30PM)
WWE® Superstar AJ Styles™
Friday (6:00PM - 8:30PM)
WWE® Superstar AJ Styles™
Celebrity Guests
Friday (6:00PM - 8:30PM)
Nichelle Nichols
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Nichelle Nichols
Celebrity Guests
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Ryan Hurst
Saturday - Sunday
Dean Cain
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Lou Ferrigno
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Tasya Teles
Saturday - Sunday
Charisma Carpenter
Saturday - Sunday
Barry Bostwick
Friday - Sunday
Erik Estrada
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Larry Wilcox
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Charles Martinet
Friday - Sunday
Josh McDermitt
Friday - Sunday
Cerina Vincent
Saturday & Sunday
Jason Mewes
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Loren Lester
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
The Hillywood Show
Saturday & Sunday
Programming & Entertainment
Check back as more programs and events are added daily.
Friday, Feb. 17, 2017
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
WIZARD WORLD ANGELZ DANCE TROUPE (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Join the fun!
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
REBECCA PALMER AND ANNGELA BURT (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Rebecca's act, showcases her grace, flexibility, and strength with acrobatics, dance, and contortion.
Angela's act combines acrobatics and hand balancing and will be stacking multiple chairs on which she will flip, balance, and defy gravity.
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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
IN THE RING with WWE SUPERSTAR AJ STYLES (ROOM C120)
Moderated by Ryan Ball (Wrestlingaudio.com, Figuratively Speaking Podcast)
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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
MORGAN GOLDBERG- SPINNING STAFF (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Morgan uses her acrobatic and ninja like spinning skills to display magical and powerful bending techniques as Kora from the Avatar.
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
WORKING WITH FOAM (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
Working with Foam is a demo/hands on how to work with foam panel. From what types of foams they are, how to work with them, cutting techniques, adhesives, and sealing. We will also explain a few ways to 'fudge' a look with foam and allow people sitting in on the panel to try their hand at the technique. This makes it very intimate and a fun how to.
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
THE PDX BROADSIDES IN CONCERT! (TIPSY WIZARD - ROOM B114)
Like songs about science? How about Shakespeare, space, Starbucks, and things that don’t start with s? Portland-based nerdband The PDX Broadsides are a musical geek joyride! In addition to releasing a third studio album in 2016, they’ve toured the I5 corridor, performed with nerd music pals The Doubleclicks and Kirby Krackle, and been featured guests at West Coast conventions. From “We Want Rey” to “The Girl Who Couldn’t Even,” they’ll keep you laughing and singing along for the rest of Wizard World!
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6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
MORGAN DE FLAME- FIRE SHOW (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Graceful talent and awe inspiring skills fill the stage as this mortal combat character comes to life wielding fire tools!
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6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
REBECCA PALMER AND ANNGELA BURT (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Rebecca's act, showcases her grace, flexibility, and strength with acrobatics, dance, and contortion.
Angela's act combines acrobatics and hand balancing and will be stacking multiple chairs on which she will flip, balance, and defy gravity.
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7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
WIZARD WORLD ANGELZ DANCE TROUPE (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Join the fun!
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7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
VIPS OF SELF PUBLISHING (ROOM B119)
Self-publishing creator, Victor Dandridge, heads a forum-style discussion on the practices of self-publishing comic books. Guided with his own years of experience as both a comic book fan and creator, Victor aims to lead this discussion, interacting with the attending audience, to share ideas for comic book production, marketing and distribution.
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7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF COSPLAY (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
Photography through the perspective of cosplay; presented by cosplayer Hogyoku Cosplay, photographer Shannon Duffy and cosplayer and photographer Princess Light Cosplay. This panel explores cosplay and photography from the perspective of cosplayers and photographers. We talk about how it differs from other industries, how to meet photographers, what trades vs rates look like, and a bit on copyright and posing. Join us for a panel that will enhance your convention, cosplay and photography experiences from today forward.
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7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
GETTING RESPECT: COMICS GO TO COLLEGE WITH DARK HORSE’S DIANA SCHUTZ, TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN’S SHANNON WHEELER, PSU’S SUSAN KIRTLEY, PSU’S JON HOLT & PCC’S KRISTIN BRYANT (ROOM C120)
Comics and graphic novels have come into their own as subjects worthy of—indeed, demanding—attention from academia. Historians and cultural theorists teach courses, hold conferences, and publish books on various aspects of sequential art, and colleges and universities teach courses in comics as literature and social history as well as how to make them. Here, to give an overview of various ideas about and approaches to comics studies are a cross-section of comics scholars and teachers, including: Diana Schutz (former Dark Horse executive editor; instructor at Portland State University), Shannon Wheeler (creator of Too Much Coffee Man, and instructor at PSU), Susan Kirtley (Director of Rhetoric and Composition at PSU; author of Lynda Barry: Girlhood Through the Looking Glass), Jon Holt (assistant professor of Japanese literature and manga, PSU) and Kristin Bryant (Instructor at PCC). The panel is moderated by Danny Fingeroth (Superman on the Couch; Disguised as Clark Kent).
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7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
GAME DEVELOPMENT: CAREER SECRETS REVEALED (GAMING STAGE)
Video games have created innovative careers with their unique design and development process. From artwork and programming to marketing, promotion, pro-gaming and entertaining, this panel will unveil unique sides to the video game industry. Hear from special guest speakers Genese Davis (The Holder's Dominion), Brian Jamison (Jumpdrive Studios) and Randall Janson (Gun) about the game creation process, what questions developers ask, and what key ingredients they pour into each segment of game design and game play. Find out what brings it all together and the career possibilities in the video game industry.
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7:15 PM - 7:45 PM
THE MUSIC OF VIDEO GAMES AND ANIME PERFORMED BY SALOME PIANO (TIPSY WIZARD - ROOM B114)
Salome Scheidegger is a Japan-born Swiss pianist based in NYC. Since 2013 she has toured nationally and internationally with video game rock band Critical Hit and with YouTube sensation violinist Taylor Davis. At Wizard World Portland, Salome will perform songs from the videogame and anime world, including tracks from her brand-new album “Salichan”.
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7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
ERIKA RYN VIVACIOUS FUSION BELLY DANCER (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Her passion for storytelling inspires her unique theatrical performances.
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7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
GODS AND MONSTERS: H.P. LOVECRAFT'S HORRIFYING CREATURES (ROOM B119)
From Cthulhu to Yog-Sothoth, from Dagon to the Elder Race. the work of H.P. Lovecraft and his circle wrote about, swapped, and adapted one another's inhuman creations. What were the best? The silliest? The scariest? Audience participation welcome!
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8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
SPADES (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
JEDI ENTERTAINMENT
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8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
COSPLAY 101 (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
Want to get into cosplay? Don’t know where to start? Take a seat and pick the brains of Wizard World’s cosplay guests to get the information you need to get started. This panel’s goal is to give you the motivation that you need to get started making your own costumes or even learn how to closet cosplay. Your hosts have extensive experience dealing with sewing, fabrics, thermoplastics, resin, armor making, and much more. Be sure to ask your cosplay questions during this interactive panel!
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8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
SPOTLIGHT ON MARV WOLFMAN: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, BLADE, TEEN TITANS AND BEYOND! (ROOM C120)
Marv Wolfman has created more characters that have gone on to television, animation, movies and toys than any other comics creator since Stan Lee. Marv is the writer-creator of Blade, the Vampire Hunter, which has been turned into three hit movies starring Wesley Snipes, as well as a TV series. Marv was the co-creator of the New Teen Titans comics series, which became a runaway hit show on the Cartoon Network. Marv has also been Editor-in-Chief at Marvel Comics, senior editor at DC Comics and founding editor of Disney Adventures magazine. While at Marvel, Wolfman wrote lengthy runs of Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four and Doctor Strange. His best-received work was The Tomb of Dracula, a fledgling horror comic which Wolfman turned into a rich, complex piece of high gothic, well matched with the moody penciling of Gene Colan. Taking Bram Stoker's basic story, Wolfman created his own vampire mythology and introduced a set of new characters, including Blade. Marv will be interviewed by former Marvel editor Danny Fingeroth (Darkhawk; Deadly Foes of Spider-Man).
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CREATOR PRO AM: DRINK & DRAW (TIPSY WIZARD - ROOM B114)
All artist and writers are invited to come and compete in this live drawing and writing competition! Scenarios and scenes will be described to the artist and writers, where you will have 1 hour to compete. Stay through to the end where one writer and one artist will be selected to win amazing prizes, including some from Vantage:lnhouse Productions and U Cre-8 Comics. Hosted by Victor Dandridge
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8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
GAME OF FANDOM: A ‘GAME OF THRONES’ FAN EXPERIENCE (ROOM B119)
Join Liz and Lindi, creators of PureFandom.com, to talk about the latest in the land of Westeros. Get your #GoT fix in during this hell-atus by getting a chance to win some awesome ‘Game of Thrones' swag and prizes and talk expert theories. Dragons allowed. Follow @Pure_Fandom on Twitter and Instagram to get a sneak peek of prizes!
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8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MORGAN GOLDBERG - LED SHOW (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Morgan uses her acrobatic and ninja like spinning skills to display magical and powerful bending techniques as Kora from the Avatar.
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9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
ERIKA RYN & SPADES - DUO FIRE ACT (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Ecstatic Fire offers innovative fire performances in the Pacific Northwest. Combining Spade's zeal for object manipulation and juggling and Erika Ryn's passion for dance and choreography, they are sure to excite and enthrall audiences of all ages!
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9:00 PM - 9:45 PM
SEXUALITY IN GEEK CULTURE (ROOM C120)
From the way female superheroes and supervillians are scantily dressed to more subtle symbolism hidden within various works, sex and sexuality are everywhere in geek culture. Join writer Morgan Loverro, Robbie Abbotts and guests as they cover a vast array of topics ranging from gender stereotypes, symbolism in science fiction and horror genres, the need for more diverse sexual narratives in different media forms, and much more!
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10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
WIZARD WORLD PRESENTS: KICK OFF THE CON (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Join us for the official Wizard World Portland Kick Off The Con Launch Party on Friday February 17th from 10-12am at the Convention Center inside Hall B. Featuring performances by DJ duo KILLRKAT and Angela Marie Grinder Goddess as Kitty Blaze. Admission is FREE with your Wizard World Comic Con wristband. Proof of Wizard World admission required for entry. Come dance the night away to top EDM hits!
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
WIZARD WORLD ANGELZ DANCE TROUPE (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Join the fun!
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
A CONversation with MONTEL WILLIAMS (MAIN STAGE)
Join the CONversation!
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
COSPLAY WORKSHOP: WORKING WITH WORBLA (ROOM C125)
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 internationally award winning cosplayer, Mogchelle, 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! In this workshop we will go step by step in creating a basic bracer(s) and how to add details to it. From patterning to forming, this workshop will prepare you for your next steps! (Must Purchase Separate Ticket to the Workshop)
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
PRESS START: UNLEASH YOUR POWER OF GEEK (ROOM C120)
With present-day experience and resources that relate directly to fans making the professional transition into geek industries, Press Start: Unleash Your Geek examines the four major branches of geekery (and how to work in them): film/TV, books/comics, social media/youtube, and gaming. We have step-by-step guides for our audience, making that jump from inspiration to action. The panel is designed specifically for the audience to walk out of the presentation ready to Press Start.
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
CAPES & BASKETS: WHAT FAIRY TALES CAN TEACH US ABOUT SUPERHEROES (ROOM C123)
Everywhere you look, in every form of pop culture, at the movies, on broadcast TV, and on Netflix, everything's coming up superheroes. Storytelling has always been about explaining the world; it is how humankind reaches out and understands that the struggles we face are often shared experiences. How does our current fascination with superheroes relate to storytelling approaches of the past? Can fairy tales and morality tales help us understand the current fascination with superheroes? Come listen to an enlivening discussion about how everything old is new again and superpowered to boot.
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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
SECRETS OF THE CLONE CLUB: A CONversation with TATIANA MASLANY (MAIN STAGE)
Moderated by Lindi Smith (PureFandom.com and Entertainment Weekly)
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
CELEBRITY STORYTELLING WITH LOU FERRIGNO AND BARRY BOSTWICK- KIDS PROGRAMMING (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Kid's and families come join us by listening to your favorite kid's stories with our friends Lou Ferrigno, The Incredible Hulk and Barry Bostwick from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
HOW TO DRAFT UNDERBUST CORSET with WIZARD WORLD COSPLAY GUEST BRIT BLISS (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
Join Wizard World's cosplay guest and host Brit Bliss to learn how to make an underbust corset pattern! In this panel, you'll learn how to use your own measurements to make a corset made to fit you or anyone else, regardless of gender. You'll see a live demonstration of how one is made using tools you already have in your sewing collection and the measurements from an audience member, who will receive the pattern at the end of the panel. This will be followed by a quick discussion about materials and sewing techniques will also be shared.
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
SUPER MARIO BROS. THE MOVIE - THE WEIRDEST VIDEO GAME MOVIE EVER (ROOM B119)
The Super Mario Bros. video games are loved worldwide, but what about the Super Mario Bros. The Movie from 1993? Why does it feel like Blade Runner for kids? What's with all the cleavage? And, most importantly, why does Luigi lack a mustache? This humorous look at a modern live-action classic points out the game references, what the movie gets right and wrong, and much more! As Luigi says, "Trust the Fungus."
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
THE ROAD TO PUBLISHING (ROOM B110)
Discuss the in's and out's of publishing with four unique authors. From query letters to twitter pitch parties, blog tours to marketing, we'll be talking publishing from the last key typed in a manuscript to what comes after a book is published.
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12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
WIZARD WORLD ANGELZ DANCE TROUPE (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Join the fun!
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
FROM CONCEPT TO CONTRACT: DISCOVER PUBLISHING AND CREATIVE CAREER SECRETS (ROOM C120)
How do you open the door that leads to a professional creative career? How do you wrangle a contract? From novelist to professional author, musician to pro composer, and writer to screenwriter... All of these have a common thread that weave a career path. Find out what really makes a page-turning story so gripping and what agents and publishers are looking for during this dynamic discussion! Genese Davis (The Holder's Dominion) Gina Fluharty (Banshee's Bite) and Cindy Brown (Ivy Meadows) divulge how to best navigate the often confusing waters of the writing and publishing world. Panelists will share their insider experiences for their genres including tips and tricks for creating stories that captivate!
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
300,000 CLICKS OF A CAMERA: HOW LAIKA MAKES AN ANIMATED FILM (ROOM C123)
Join LAIKA's Mark Shapiro as he takes us on an animated journey through a history of the studio's four Oscar-nominated animated films, from Coraline (2009) to Kubo and the Two Strings (2016). Q&A to follow. Recommended for all animation lovers, ages 9 and up.
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12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
12:45PM - 1:30PM CONMAN: A CONversation with ALAN TUDYK (MAIN STAGE)
Moderated by Victor Dandridge (Vantage lnhouse Productions
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
BEHIND THE VOICE OF NINTENDO’S MARIO: CHARLES MARTINET (GAMING STAGE)
Join the CONversation!
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
THE ART OF SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON PRODUCTION WITH ANIMATOR/DIRECTOR TOM COOK (ROOM B119)
Wizard World is proud to present world-renowned animator Tom Cook (Tarzan; Flash Gordon; He-Man and the Masters of the Universe; She-Ra Princess of Power). This panel will be a demonstration of the steps taken to bring an idea from script to screen. Cook will begin with a short story of how he became an animator back in the late 1970s and then describe the different departments in an animation studio and what they do to move the development of the cartoon forward. Tom will have a few scenes he has worked on over the years on video and then will open the floor for questions about either the process or any other question you may have. So come out and see first-hand how your favorite cartoons were made!
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
DEPRESSION LIES!: MENTAL HEALTH AND YOUR CON EXPERIENCE (ROOM B110)
Join mother daughter duo, Dr. Beth Murphy and Arielle (Air Bubbles Cosplay) as they touch on the tough topic of Mental Health and how it can affect the things we love most. Arielle will share her personal experiences with depression and anxiety and how Cosplay has greatly helped while Dr. Beth will delve into the more technical side of things and how we can help each other.
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
THE CREATIVE MIND: TOP ARTISTS DRAW COMICS with SANDMAN’S COLLEEN DORAN, DR. WHO’S SIMON FRASER, POWERS’ MICHAEL AVON OEMING & SPIDER-MAN’S RANDY EMBERLIN (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
Top comics artists talk about their careers, their craft, the comics business and whatever else might come up—and will show you some of their top-secret techniques as they draw live before your eyes! Join peerless pencilers Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil; Sandman), Simon Fraser (Dr. Who; Judge Dredd), Michael Avon Oeming (Powers; The Mice Templar) and Randy Emberlin (Spider-Man; Dr. Strange) as they pull back the curtain and tell you what it’s really like to be a comics artist! Danny Fingeroth (How to Create Comics from Script to Print; Spider-Man) moderates.
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
SECRET STASH: A CONversation with JASON MEWES (ROOM C123)
Join the CONversation!
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
ANSWER THIS! TRIVIA GAME SHOW (TIPSY WIZARD - ROOM B114)
Are you a geek culture expert? Now is your chance to prove it! Answer This! is a real, live game show. Come be a contestant or watch from the audience as we find out who knows their stuff. Did we mention there will be special guests? Oh, well, there will be special guests! And prizes! We can’t forget about the prizes! Prizes will be given out to both contestants and the audience for correct answers!
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
BLACK BUTLER: THE RIVAL BETWEEN NOBLES (ROOM C120)
A panel that examines the rivalry between Alois Trancy and Ciel Phantomhive. Includes Q&A, a quiz with possible prizes, lipsink battle, and madlibb! Plenty of bratty banter, and shipping to go around!
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1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
BEHIND THE SCENES with THE LION KING DIRECTOR: ROB MINKOFF (MAIN STAGE)
Moderated by Victor Dandridge (Vantage lnhouse Productions)
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COSPLAY WORKSHOP: MOLD MAKING AND RESIN CASTING (ROOM C125)
You always hear about something is cast in resin…but just nodded and smiled! Here’s your chance to not only learn what resin is, but the different kinds, their applications, and learn hands on how to use it! Hosted by internationally award winning cosplayer Mogchelle, who’s cast things as small as tiny gems to a life size Chinese Terra Cotta Warrior costume! We will go from start to finish in this workshop on creating a basic 1 part mold, and using it to cast an object with resin. You will be supplied with trial kits of mold making material, and resin that you will also be able to bring home to continue practicing what you've learned in the workshop. (Must Purchase Separate Ticket to the Workshop)
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
BUILDING THE SCENE: STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING FANTASTIC FICTION (ROOM B119)
Once you have an outline and understand who your characters are and why they do what they do, you're ready to get writing. In seminar, novelist and fiction coach Sean Hoade takes you through building a scene, spinning the web that connects it to the next scene, and then writing the next scene—all the way to a finished first draft of your novel. Step by step, you will bring your dream to life.
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
CREATING A NEW COSPLAY VISION with WIZARD WORLD COSPLAY GUEST SONI ARALYNN (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
Wanting to make something and not sure where to start? Join cosplay guest Soni Aralynn as she explains how and when to use materials like EVA foam, worbla, spandex, sintra and more. Bring a pen, because there will be a handout given that highlights all the materials discussed during class.
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
WIZARD WORLD KID’S COSTUME CONTEST (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE)
Calling all kids ages 13 and under to come out and strut your stuff at the Wizard World Comic Con Kids Costume Contest! You won’t want to miss this Kodak moment packed with a whole lot of fun, laughs and prizes for all participants! (Serious competitors please note: This is a light hearted event for all skill levels. The Wizard World Adult Costume Contest should be considered for more professional-seeking participants)
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2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
WIZARD WORLD PRESENTS: THE HILLYWOOD SHOW (ROOM C123)
Join the CONversation!
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2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
INDY COMICS CREATORS POWER HOUR with POWERS’ MICHAEL AVON OEMING, A DISTANT SOIL’S COLLEEN DORAN, THE FIX’S STEVE LIEBER & TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN’S SHANNON WHEELER (ROOM C120)
The model of comics creators tethered to one or two major publishers, working on adventures of corporately-owned characters is no longer the only game in town. Many of the top talents in comics work either exclusively on their own material, while others work both sides of the street, alternating independent work with mainstream assignments done in their own distinctive styles. speaking about how they have forged their own paths (and maybe reading from their work), are some of the most distinctive creators in comics today: Michael Avon Oeming (Powers; The Mice Templar ), Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil; The Vampire Diaries), Steve Lieber (The Fix; Superior Foes of Spider-Man), and Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man; The New Yorker magazine). The panel is moderated by Danny Fingeroth (The Rough Guide to Graphic Novels; Studs Terkel’s Working).
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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
A CONversation with JOHN BARROWMAN (MAIN STAGE)
Join the CONversation!
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
YOU CAN LEARN TO DRAW IN 30 MINUTES! (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
Join Emmy award winner Mark Kistler for an inspiring FUNTASTIC interactive family ART ATTACK!
You parents remember drawing with "Commander Mark" on The Secret City PBS children's series back in the 80's and 90's! Well now YOUR kids can learn how to draw with him too! And IN-PERSON!
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
THE VILLAIN’S STORY: CREATING THE PERFECT ANTAGONIST (ROOM B119)
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 (The Holder's Dominion), Shea Macleod (Dragon Wars; Sunwalker Saga), Richard Kadrey (The Wrong Dead Guy) and Brian Jamison (Jumpdrive Studios) 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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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
UNBREAKABLE SKIN?: HOW TO CRITIQUE CREATIONS OF COLOR WITHOUT SOUNDING…YOU KNOW (ROOM B110)
As diversity continues to be a hot button issue, the spotlight on minority-rich content is at a pop cultural high. But is it all good and can YOU question its execution without sounding...well...you know? Join self-publishing author and comic culture enthusiast, Victor Dandridge in a light-hearted convo on aesthetics, intent and good taste!
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
MYSTIC HAIKUS WITH ZHOADETAR THE MAGNIFICENT-ISH (TIPSY WIZARD - B114)
Have fun with Sean Hoade (aka Zhoadetar the Magnificent-ish) as he fields any subject from audience members and writes a haiku about it right there and then! Those in the audience can bring pen and paper and try to outdo Zhoadetar with their own impromptu haikus they share on the stage -- a cool and creative time will make for a Con experience you'll never forget!
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3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
A CONversation with BARRY BOSTWICK (ROOM C123)
Moderated by Mike Gregorek (maninterviewsaudience.com and drunkrestoration.com)
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
WIZARD WORLD ANGELZ DANCE TROUPE (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Join the fun!
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3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
A STAR WARS FAN EXPERIENCE: ALL AGES WELCOME! (ROOM C120)
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Liz and Lindi, creators of PureFandom.com, decided they were going to put on the ultimate Star Wars fan experience. Join the two best friends and uber-fans as they give away Star Wars prizes and swag, plus discuss their insane theories with you on who they believe Rey’s parents are, what to expect in Episode VIII, and more. Follow @Pure_Fandom on Twitter and Instagram to get a sneak peek of prizes!
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
WIZARD WORLD CONCERT: PERFORMED BY WORLD OF WARCRAFT COMPOSER JASON HAYES AND VIDEO GAME BAND "CRITICAL HIT" (MAIN STAGE)
Wizard World is proud to present an electrifying live concert of music from the most celebrated video games of all time! Embark on a rediscovery of timeless pieces from The Legend of Zelda. Final Fantasy, World of Warcraft, Super Mario. Kingdom Hearts. Metal Gear Solid. Tetris, Pokemon, Halo, Mega Man, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more! Featuring Jason Hayes, lead composer on the original release of World of Warcraft, Critical Hit's award-winning musicians record for top-grossing video games. movies. and TV shows and perform live at the The Emmy's, Cirque Du Soleil, American Idol. and symphony orchestras worldwide.
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
BACK TO THE FUTURE: ADVENTURES IN A DELOREAN TIME MACHINES (ROOM B119)
How to: Build a Time Machine, Fall in Love, Become Rich and Famous, Travel the World, and Cure PD. Terry and Oliver Holler used inspiration from their favorite movie 'Back to the Future', and hand-built their own DeLorean Time Machine. They have taken life-threatening adversity and turned a passion toward a purpose, promoting the official website 'BackToTheFuture.com' and raising awareness and funding for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
A CONversation with DEAN CAIN (ROOM C123)
Moderated by Liz Prugh (PureFandom.com and Entertainment Weekly)
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
WIZARD WORLD ANGELZ DANCE TROUPE (MAIN STAGE)
Join the fun!
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
WIZARD WORLD COSTUME CONTEST (MAIN STAGE)
Hosted by our very own superheroes Victor Dandridge and Brit Bliss. the Wizard World Comic Costume Contest is no joke. Anyone interested in participating can sign up at the Wizard World Information booth inside the exhibition floor on Saturday. We'll see you there! (Recommended for ages 13+)
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
ROCKY HORROR PICTURES SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA (MAIN STAGE)
A Wizard World Portland Special Event: Rocky Horror Picture Show Extravaganza! Doors open at 7 pm.
(Must Purchase Separate Ticket to the Event)
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7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
NERD OUT WITH PURE FANDOM: IT’S TIME FOR GEEK TRIVIA! (TIPSY WIZARD - ROOM B114)
Join Liz and Lindi, creators of PureFandom.com for a round of geek trivia in the XP Lounge. They'll be giving away prizes for winners, including a free comic con day pass and swag from your favorite fandoms like 'Doctor Who', 'Game of Thrones', 'The Walking Dead', 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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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ANGELA MARIE & DJ SCHLAUT (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Angela Marie & DJ Schlaut put on an electrifying performance with giant shooting sparks and Fantasy/Sci-fi/Comic based Remixes and Mash-ups.
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
BELLY DANCER EVA (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Portland Belly Dancer Eva fell in love with the dance when she took her first class in the year 2000. The captivating music and feminine movements of belly dance propelled her into a life long love of this beautiful art form. Now she is a well known professional belly dancer who performs regularly in the Portland, Oregon area and beyond.
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
BELLY DANCER EVA (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Portland Belly Dancer Eva fell in love with the dance when she took her first class in the year 2000. The captivating music and feminine movements of belly dance propelled her into a life long love of this beautiful art form. Now she is a well known professional belly dancer who performs regularly in the Portland, Oregon area and beyond.
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
WIZARD WORLD ANGELZ DANCE TROUPE (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Join the fun!
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
BELLY DANCER KENDRA (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Kendra’s dancing reflects serious study of Egyptian dance technique, Arabic rhythm, sagat, and folkloric dances from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey.
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
KIDS CHALK DEMO- HOSTED BY CHALK TWINS (BOOTH 924)
Chalk Twins- Devon and Lexi Fulmer, professional chalk artists host a hands-on chalk lesson for kids to learn the basics of chalk art and create their own piece. Free to attendees. Space is limited.
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
KID'S HIP - HOP DANCE LESSON (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Come bust a move with Lisa Ligon, Director of the Purrfect Angelz for a FREE hip-hop dance lesson. All kid's are welcome to participate!!
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
WIZARD WORLD ACOUSTIC CONCERT: PERFORMED BY WORLD OF WARCRAFT COMPOSER JASON HAYES AND VIDEO GAME BAND "CRITICAL HIT" (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Wizard World is proud to present an electrifying live acoustic concert of music from the most celebrated video games of all time! Embark on a rediscovery of timeless pieces from The Legend of Zelda. Final Fantasy, World of Warcraft, Super Mario. Kingdom Hearts. Metal Gear Solid. Tetris, Pokemon, Halo, Mega Man, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more! Featuring Jason Hayes, lead composer on the original release of World of Warcraft, Critical Hit's award-winning musicians record for top-grossing video games. movies. and TV shows and perform live at the The Emmy's, Cirque Du Soleil, American Idol. and symphony orchestras worldwide. - See more at: http://wizardworld.com/program...
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
THE ART OF PEPAKURA with WIZARD WORLD COSPLAY GUEST MOGCHELLE (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
The art of armor/prop making, but with paper? Learn what is pepakura, what software to use, what materials to get, how to assemble it, finishing tips and more! Join this interactive Q&A with internationally award winning cosplayer Mogchelle on the art of pepakura!
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SUPER HERO MASK MAKING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS (BOOTH 813)
Come and create your own super hero mask to take home. Free for attendees. All kids are welcome!!
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
A CONversation with MONTEL WILLIAMS (MAIN STAGE)
Join the CONversation!
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
WIZARD WORLD ANGELZ DANCE TROUPE (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Join the fun!
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
BELLY DANCER KENDRA (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Kendra’s dancing reflects serious study of Egyptian dance technique, Arabic rhythm, sagat, and folkloric dances from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey.
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
WONDER WOMEN: CREATORS BRAVING THE WAY (ROOM C120)
From Jane Eyre and Little Women to Hunger Games, Star Wars Rogue One, Wonder Woman, and Orange is the New Black... Women leads and female heroes have spurred many discussions! What have creators fought for in the past for their women title characters and what key ingredients do creators pour into their female leads today? Hear from Genese Davis (The Holder's Dominion), Lori L. Lake (The Public Eye Mystery Series) Amy S. Foster (The Rift Uprising) ) and Megan Kruse (Call Me Home) as they share their creation process for women heroes, what they think about when creating a female lead or collaborating on women superheroes, and what they foresee happening to female heroes in the future.
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY (ROOM B110)
Super powers come in all forms, join a super team of geeks who use their real life skills and abilities to impact the world around them. These artists, fundraisers, politicians, and more all seek to leverage their real-life super powers for good. If you're interested in changing the world for the better and could use some advice, tips, or inspiration - this is the panel for you.
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
BACK ON EARTH: A CONversation with THE 100'S TASYA TELES (ROOM C123)
Moderated by Lindi Smith (PureFandom.com and Entertainment Weekly)
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
U CRE-8 COMICS PRESENTS: CHARACTER CRAFTERS (ROOM B119)
Are you the next GREAT comic creator?! Take the Raconteur’s challenge and design your own character from start to finish! Establish powers, design costume ideas, create an origin story and more with U Cre-8 Comics -- the PERFECT jumpstart to YOUR comic universe! Hosted by the dreamy Victor Dandridge.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
THE HOMEGROWN HEROES PUPPET SHOW - KIDS PROGRAMMING (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses presents an interactive theater experience for all kids and families. A villian known as "The Bad Idea" has a bad idea. He wants to stop the world from having creative minds. However a band of home grown heroes created by a green thumb loving scientist. They team up to fight back. The heroes must work as a together to stop him!
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
FACE PAINTING AND BALLOON ANIMALS (KIDS ZONE: BOOTH 813)
FREE face painting and balloon animals located at the Dragon Theater booth inside the kids zone.
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Magic to blow your mind. Direct from the hit CW Network television series and the acclaimed live touring show.
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
BACK AT HOGWARTS: A CONversation with MATTHEW LEWIS (MAIN STAGE)
Moderated by Liz Prugh (PureFandom.com and Entertainment Weekly)
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
START YOUR CREATIVITY ENGINES (ROOM C120)
Having trouble revving up your creativity engine or starting a creative career? Creating worlds and characters can be a daunting idea. However, with the right tools and inspiration, the wonderful world of art, writing, and creativity becomes your oasis. Join Genese Davis (The Holder's Dominion) Randall Janson (Gun), Richard Kadrey (The Wrong Dead Guy) and Amy S. Foster (The Rift Uprising) as they divulge their experience as entrepreneurs and as creatives building worlds and storytelling and how gender and genre sometimes conflict or combine in interesting ways.
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
WORDS INTO PICTURES: HOW TO WRITE COMICS with TEEN TITANS’ MARV WOLFMAN, ASTRO CITY’S KURT BUSIEK, MARVEL ZOMBIES’ FRED VAN LENTE, NO MERCY’S ALEX de CAMPI and SPIDER-MAN’S DANNY FINGEROTH (ROOM B110)
Accomplished comics writers Marv Wolfman (Teen Titans; Spider-Man), Kurt Busiek (Astro City; Marvels), Fred Van Lente (Marvel Zombies; The Comic Book History of Comics), Alex de Campi (Grindhouse; No Mercy) and Danny Fingeroth (How to Create Comics From Script to Print; Spider-Man) talk about how to put together a compelling comics story. Plus, they’ll answer your questions about both the creative and business sides of the comics writing profession, including how to find an artist to work with (hint: a comics convention is the number one place!) and how to write exciting dialogue!
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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
IN THE RING with WWE SUPERSTAR BECKY LYNCH (ROOM B119)
Moderated by Ryan Ball (Wrestlingaudio.com)
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
TURNING YOUR BOOK “IDEA” INTO NOVEL REALITY (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
As a novelist and fiction coach, Sean Hoade has spoken to literally hundreds of aspiring writers who tell him about their “idea for a novel,” but don’t know how to turn that into an actual story. In this seminar, attendees will be led through exactly what they need to do to make an “idea” into a real novel project, including creating fascinating characters.
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
A CONversation with CHARISMA CARPENTER (ROOM C123)
Moderated by Mike Gregorek (maninterviewsaudience.com and drunkrestoration.com)
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES 25TH ANNIVERSARY Q&A with KEVIN CONROY and LOREN LESTER (MAIN STAGE)
Moderated by Victor Dandridge (Vantage lnhouse Productions)
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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
WIZARD WORLD ANGELZ DANCE TROUPE (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
Join the fun!
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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CELEBRITY STORYTELLING WITH CHARLES MARTINET AND CERINA VINCENT - KIDS PROGRAMMING (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Kid's and families come join us by listening to your favorite kid's stories with our friends Charles Martinet, voice of Mario and Cerina Vincent, The Yellow Power Ranger!!
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
DEAD FANS WALKING: ‘THE WALKING DEAD’ FAN PANEL (ROOM C120)
Calling all ‘The Walking Dead' fans! Join Liz and Lindi, creators of PureFandom.com, for a chance to win some killer 'The Walking Dead' prizes. They'll give fans a chance to share their theories after that insane season 7B premiere! Follow @Pure_Fandom on Twitter and Instagram to get a sneak peek of prizes!
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1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
CHARLIE BROWN, COMEDY JUGGLING (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1)
“Funny, Compelling, Tall”
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1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
MASTERS OF ILLUSION- KIDS MAGIC DEMO (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Masters of Illusion magician Naathan Phan shares his tricks at Wizard World. All kids are welcome to join the magic!!!
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST STORY TIME SHOW- KIDS PROGRAMMING (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses presents Beauty and The Beast story time for all kids and families. Come Journey with us to discover one of the most beautiful stories ever told. Join Belle and the Beast as they tell their tale. Belle is a young woman who knows not to judge a book by its cover and with that falls in love unexpectantly with the Beast. Together they open each others eyes to understanding, patience and standing up for the one you love.
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
TWO CENTURIES OF GENIUS: CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT’S WILL EISNER AND THE AVENGERS’ JACK KIRBY AT 100 with TEEN TITANS’ MARV WOLFMAN, ASTRO CITY’S KURT BUSIEK, MARVEL ZOMBIES’ FRED VAN LENTE, DARK HORSE’S DIANA SCHUTZ, & THE AVENGERS’ DANNY FINGEROTH [A WILL EISNER WEEK PREQUEL] (ROOM B119)
Celebrate two titans as we mark their 100th birthdays in 2017. Will Eisner was creator of The Spirit and an innovator of the graphic novel, starting with A Contract With God. Jack Kirby was co-creator of Captain America, Fantastic Four, the Avengers and more. In this lead-up to the worldwide comics and graphic novel celebration, “Will Eisner Week,” join panelists Marv Wolfman (Teen Titans; Fantastic Four), Kurt Busiek (Astro City; Marvels), Fred Van Lente (Marvel Zombies; The Comic Book History of Comics), Diana Schutz (Eisner’s editor at Dark Horse and instructor at PSU) and moderator Danny Fingeroth (chair of Will Eisner Week; The Avengers) as they discuss what made these two great.
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
A CONversation with CHiP'S ERIK ESTRADA and LARRY WILCOX (ROOM C123)
Moderated by Mike Gregorek (maninterviewsaudience.com and drunkrestoration.com)
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
YOU CAN LEARN TO DRAW IN 30 MINUTES! (CREATIVE STAGE / ARTIST ALLEY)
Join Emmy award winner Mark Kistler for an inspiring FUNTASTIC interactive family ART ATTACK!
You parents remember drawing with "Commander Mark" on The Secret City PBS children's series back in the 80's and 90's! Well now YOUR kids can learn how to draw with him too! And IN-PERSON!
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
WIZARD WORLD KID’S COSTUME CONTEST (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE)
Calling all kids ages 13 and under to come out and strut your stuff at the Wizard World Comic Con Kids Costume Contest! You won’t want to miss this Kodak moment packed with a whole lot of fun, laughs and prizes for all participants! (Serious competitors please note: This is a light hearted event for all skill levels. The Wizard World Adult Costume Contest should be considered for more professional-seeking participants)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SUPER HERO MASK MAKING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS (BOOTH 813)
Come and create your own super hero mask to take home. Free for attendees. All kids are welcome!!
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
CHARLIE BROWN, COMEDY JUGGLING (ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 2)
“Funny, Compelling, Tall”
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2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
SAMCRO RIDES AGAIN with THEO ROSSI and RYAN HURST (MAIN STAGE)
Moderated by Victor Dandridge (Vantage lnhouse Productions)
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2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
CHARACTER ARCS (ROOM B110)
A story isn't a story without believable, relatable characters. Come chatabout the art of bringing characters to life, how to outline a layered character from prologue to epilogue, discover what seamless, strong arcs do for different genres, and maneuver a book-cast through creepy, romantic, mysterious twists and turns.
