With Friday, Comic-Con is in full swing! There’s plenty to do outside the convention center, but badge holders will probably be spending their time waiting to get into Ballroom 20 and Hall H! Don’t forget to pick up exclusives on the floor and visit your favorite booths for that sweet, sweet swag, but mostly, prep some water and snacks and prepare to plant yourself in one of those banquet chairs for the day! Here’s our top picks of panels for Friday!
It’s been ten years since Joss Whedon’s web series Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog debut with Niel Patrick Harris as the eponymous aspiring super-villain. Fans of the series will get to see Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Felicia Day, and Maurissa Tancharoen on the Hall H stage to commemorate this nerdy classic.
In this golden age of television, haven’t all writers imagined getting a job as a television writer and showrunner? Well now you can get advice from the people who have made it big. Join showrunners from your favorite Marvel and DC television shows, as well as a network executive to discuss beginner’s mistakes and the industry in general. Come with questions!.
We all love being paid for our working our dream job right? But what are the risks and rewards? Ever got an offer that seemed too good to be true? Ever get those shady emails offering you everything if you just sign on the dotted line? Comic Book Law School is here to help you out! Attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book, studio attorney Vera Golosker, and Legion M’s COO Terri Lubaroff host a seminar talking about the challenges creators face when monetizing. The panel includes details about licenses, publishing, merchandising, key terms in contracts, and more.
Do you ever just think about how Hermione’s Yule Ball dress robes were blue and the movie made it pink and that just felt wrong? Well, that wasn’t the first or last time media would change what an author wrote in their original text. Join authors Deborah Harkness (All Souls trilogy), Nalo Hopkinson (Brown Girl in the Ring), Kass Morgan (The 100 series), Andy Weir(Artemis), and Kathleen Kaufman (The Lairdbalor) along with moderator Brendan Reichs (Nemesis, The Darkdeep) as they talk about how the worlds they created in text have been translated into media and how they feel about that.
Join the full cast of AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead in Hall H to discuss what happened with the midseason finale and what is coming up on August 12 when the show returns. As per usual, there will be a sneak peek of the second half of season 4!
We’re coming up on the final season of Vikings and the cast is here to discuss surprises, deaths, and betrayals from last season, as well as an exclusive sneak peek into mid-season 5.
With the continuing rise of esports, streaming, and professional gaming, finding a career in gaming has gone from an unrealistic dream to a profitable career. However, with such a booming industry, experts are here to talk to you about how to navigate the industry and talk about the changing landscape of game development.
Join Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan along with showrunner Angela Kang and EPs Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Dave Alpert, and special effects make up supervisor and EP Greg Nicotero for hints of what’s to come and a sneak peek look into season 9, coming this October.
Who else is excited for Castle Rock to come to Hulu? Us too. The series creators and stars Sissy Spacek, Bill Skarsgard, Melanie Lynskey, and Jane Levy come to Ballroom 20 to discuss this chilling upcoming series, and audiences will get to premiere the first episode of Castle Rock.
Join Benedict Wong (Deadly Class), Dylan Bruce (Midnight, Texas), Santiago Cabrera (Salvation), Jay Hernandez (Magnum P.I.), Eoin Macken (Nightflyers), Tom Ellis(Lucifer) and surprise guests for a panel talking about playing today’s male heroes. The discussion will range from playing iconic characters to awkward fan encounters and having a career in Hollywood.
Have an idea for the next sci-fi hit TV show? Or maybe the next YA trilogy series? Agents, managers, book editors, and producers come together to answer questions about how to kick off your writing career and get your work sold. They’re here to give you the scoop on the competitive industry.
With new shows coming out every day, Amazon Prime Video is here to give you an exclusive look at their upcoming series set to premiere and returning series set to come back, this includes Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Tick, Homecoming, Good Omens, Lore, and The Expanse.
Podcasts have made it to the mainstream, and who doesn’t know a person or three who have their own podcast? If you’ve ever thought about creating your own geek-inspired podcast, join hosts from popular podcasts like How Stuff Works, Nerdificent, and HyperRPG who are here to talk all about the rising world of niche podcasts and how to make a space for your interests in the industry as well.
Bob’s Burgers 4:15 PM – 5:10 PM @ Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Don’t miss the panel with your favorite burger slinging family! The cast of Bob’s Burgers hits SDCC with a Q&A, exclusive footage, and breaking news about the upcoming season!
Join authors Pierce Brown (Red Rising), Naomi Novik (Uprooted), and Christie Golden (Before the Storm, World of Warcraft) in the new “heroes and villains” themed game show! Come and test your knowledge of your favorite super heroes, sith lords, dark lords, and lightning-scarred heroes.
Sci-fi used to be the land of the male gaze, not-so-subtle misogyny, and scantily clad ladies who did nothing other than being distressed, but that world has changed! This Syfy Wire Fangrrls panel talks about what it’s like to be a trailblazer and what it’s like to be a fan in this culture. Join stars from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Star Trek, American Gods and more as they chat about what they’re obsessed with now and how they’re changing the industry.
Have you been watching Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger? Things have been picking up in this freshman season! Come and join the cast as they talk about this unconventional superhero show and reveal exclusive footage for the audience!
If you’ve got a penchant for drawing out stories or simply are curious as to how somoene breaks into comics, join creators from Webtoon’s most popular series on what it takes to make it into the industry. Webtoon’s head of content will also walk you through how to publish and promote your own IP on the Discover platform, provide details on Webtoon’s new ad sharing program, their partnership with Patreon, and the latest Webtoon comic contest with an $80k first prize.
Head back to the dimension of imagination with a marathon screening of The Twilight Zone. The series will be coming soon to CBS All Access! End the night enjoying fan favorite episodes of this classic TV series that redefined how we look at sci-fi.
Close out the night with AMC’s Preacher cast and creators to talk about what’s happened so far in season 3 with Jesse and the L’Angells and Tulip and Cassidy, and what’s to come!
Let us know the Friday panels you just can’t miss in the comments!