New York Comic/Metaverse FULL weekend schedule is here!
Updated: Oct 22, 2020
This years New York Comic, much like others this year, will take place virtually via NYCC's YouTube page. The best part? Panels streaming to the YouTube page will be for FREE!
New York Comic Con x MCM Comic Con's Metaverse will take place on October 8, 2020 through October 11th, 2020 and will featured guests from your favorite fandoms to talk about their career experience and even answer your questions!
Below is NYCC's entire weekend schedule for your viewing pleasure. Make sure to bookmark this page and check back for updates or visit: https://www.findthemetaverse.com/schedule
October 8th
Comics 12:00 PM EDT 30 minutes DC Justice League - Endless Winter Andy Lanning and Ron Marz, the cool writing team behind DC’s next classic, JUSTICE LEAGUE: ENDLESS WINTER, are joined with DC Group Editor Alex Carr, in a chilling tease of what’s to come with this mega-event! Brrr-ing it on!
Film/TV 12:00 PM EDT 1 hour Star Trek Universe | Exclusive Conversations with Casts of Star Trek: Lower Decks & Star Trek: Discovery + Surprise Guests The beloved panel returns to New York Comic-Con with a special virtual edition, featuring exclusive back-to-back conversations with casts and producers from the Star Trek Universe on CBS All Access, alongside a few special surprise guests. Join the creator of STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, Mike McMahan, and series voice cast for a special edition of CBS All Access’ official Star Trek after-show, The Ready Room, as they dive into the season one finale with host Wil Wheaton. Voice cast appearing include Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Eugene Cordero, Noël Wells, Dawnn Lewis, Jerry O’Connell, Fred Tatasciore, and Gillian Vigman. Be the first to learn the latest about STAR TREK: DISCOVERY before season three premieres on Thursday, October 15, exclusively on CBS All Access. Join series stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, and Wilson Cruz; new cast members David Ajala, Blu del Barrio and Ian Alexander; and series co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise, for an exclusive conversation on what’s in store for the U.S.S. Discovery crew. Moderated by Sarah Rodman of Entertainment Weekly.
Comics 12:00 PM EDT 8 hours You Can Make A Difference! 10th Annual NYCC Charity Art Auction Please join us for the 10th Annual NYCC Charity Art Auction to benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Included in that vision is that no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Your participation in this event will help support lifesaving research and treatment for the children of St. Jude. Come down and bid with other art enthusiasts for the chance to own a piece of original art from some of your favorite creators, all for a good cause! Over 150 creators are generously donating original art for the NYCC x MCM Metaverse charity art auction this year. See a full list of creators and other details of the auction here! Check back frequently as more art will be added as we get closer to the show.
Comics 12:35 PM EDT 30 minutes Women of Marvel Today, telling stories for Marvel means stepping into a long lineage of characters and a vast web of backstories. What’s it like to take on that challenge as a creator? This year, as part of New York Comic Con Metaverse, Women of Marvel invites some of Marvel’s celebrated storytellers into a virtual panel to talk about how they stay true to their creative style while continuing the stories of comic book characters so many people know and love.
Film/TV 1:05 PM EDT 30 minutes Inside the World of Wolfwalkers from Apple TV+ Join directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart for a deeper look at Wolfwalkers, a new Apple Original Film. Alongside Cartoon Saloon’s Maria Pareja (production designer), Sandra Andersen (character designer), and Mark Mullery (assistant director), they’ll offer insights into the creative process and answer questions directly from fans. From Cartoon Saloon, the Oscar®-nominated animation studio behind The Secret of Kells and co-produced with Mélusine Productions, comes a magical tale of an unlikely friendship between two girls in 17th-century Ireland. A young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe (voiced by Honor Kneafsey), and her father, Bill (Game of Thrones’ Sean Bean), journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl named Mebh (Eva Whittaker) from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night. Coming Soon to Apple TV+.
Comics 1:10 PM EDT 30 minutes MARVEL | X of Swords This fall, ten X-Men will rise, swords in hand, to defend the new mutant nation of Krakoa from mysterious new enemies in X OF SWORDS!! Join host Angelique Roche and an X-traordinary lineup of the finest creators weaving this bold new tale including Marvel Editor Jordan D. White, Tini Howard, Gerry Duggan, Benjamin Percy and Vita Ayala! Guaranteed to bring you unbelievable revelations, memorable new characters, and breathtaking battles, this is the story you’ve been waiting for X-Fans!
Film/TV 1:40 PM EDT 30 minutes Doctor Who Spotlight | BBC America BBC America, in partnership with HBO Max is excited to bring together a new spotlight on Doctor Who and the series' return to New York Comic Con with the Doctor herself, Jodie Whittaker, companion Yaz, played by Mandip Gill, and Graham O’Brien, played by Bradley Walsh. Together with moderator Melanie McFarland, TV Critic for Salon.com, they will look back at their epic past two series in the TARDIS, which have been packed with shocking twists, turns and surprises and discuss their favorite moments to date. Love Doctor Who? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
ComicsFilm/TVLiterary 1:45 PM EDT 30 minutes X-Men | The Art and Making of the Animated Series Meet the creative team behind one of the most celebrated, revolutionary animated TV shows of all time as they discuss their new book, X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series, by Eric Lewald (series showrunner) and Julia Lewald (series writer). The Lewalds are joined by other celebrated creators who helped make X-Men: The Animated Series, including Larry Houston (series producer/director), Rick Hoberg (series artist), Stephanie Graziano (production), and Sven Larsen (VP, Licensed Publishing for Marvel). Panelists will discuss what it’s like to develop, pitch, design, write, draw, direct, and produce a hit animated series, while showcasing never-before-seen production and promotional materials from the art book. UK fans get the book here! US fans get the book here!
Film/TV 2:15 PM EDT 45 minutes Amazon Prime Video Presents - Truth Seekers Join executive producer and series star Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz), along with co-stars Samson Kayo (Timewasters), Emma D’Arcy (Hanna), Susan Wokoma (Year of the Rabbit), and Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), as they discuss the making of this hilarious eight-episode supernatural horror comedy series about a team of part-time paranormal investigators, who team up to uncover and film ghost sightings across the UK, sharing their adventures on an online channel for all to see. Discussion and Q&A moderated by IGN’s Terri Schwartz.
Film/TV 2:20 PM EDT 45 minutes Serial Box | Marvel's Black Panther - Sins of the King Step into Wakanda with Emmy-nominated William Jackson Harper and the award-winning writing team for Marvel’s Black Panther: Sins of the King, from Serial Box. Get an inside look into the upcoming immersive e-book and audiobook series and be the first to hear an exclusive audio excerpt from William Jackson Harper (The Good Place), who will be narrating the series. Go to Serial Box to read the first episode of Marvel’s Black Panther: Sins of the King.
Film/TV 3:05 PM EDT 45 minutes Amazon Prime Video Presents - Utopia A twisted, eight-episode thriller about a group of young comic fans who discover the conspiracy in a graphic novel is real, and embark on a high-stakes adventure to save humanity from the end of the world. Join writer and executive producer Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) and series stars John Cusack (High Fidelity), Rainn Wilson (The Office), Sasha Lane (American Honey),Ashleigh LaThrop (Fifty Shades Freed), Dan Byrd (Cougar Town), Desmin Borges (You’re The Worst), and Cory Michael Smith (Gotham) for a Q&A moderated by Variety’s Danielle Turchiano. Like Utopia? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
Comics 3:10 PM EDT 30 minutes Blade Runner | The Next Generation - 2019 Comic Return to the world of Blade Runner for a second year with Titan's bestselling comic series! Hear from the co-writer Mike Johnson (Star Trek) and director of Alcon publishing Jeff Connor, along with editor David Leach. Listen in as they discuss translating this critically acclaimed world to the comic platform for modern day readers, meanwhile expanding the canon of this beloved franchise for old and new fans alike.
Comics 3:45 PM EDT 30 minutes The Adventure Zone Graphic Novel - The Crystal Kingdom They've done it again! The co-creators of The Adventure Zone have THREE #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novels—The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins, The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited!, and now The Adventure Zone: Petals to the Metal. And if you haven't read them yet, now's the time to catch up, because co-authors Clint McElroy, Justin McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and co-adaptor and illustrator Carey Pietsch are coming together to discuss each of these books, the process of adapting a podcast into a graphic novel, and to share an exclusive sneak peek of The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom (you heard that right! There will be a fourth book!) coming in 2021 from First Second. This conversation will be moderated by Erika Ishii (Destiny 2). Read more about why you should get into The Adventure Zone here! Love the McElroy Family? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
Film/TV 3:55 PM EDT 15 minutes IMDb TV Presents - Alex Rider Join author and executive producer Anthony Horowitz (Foyle’s War) and series star Otto Farrant (Salmon Fishing in Yemen) for a Q&A discussion as they preview this coming of age spy-thriller series, based on the best-selling, global phenomenon book franchise, prior to its November 13th premiere on IMDb TV, Amazon’s free streaming service. The series follows a London based teenager named Alex Rider, who has unknowingly been trained since childhood for the dangerous world of espionage, and now finds himself reluctantly working undercover to investigate his uncle’s death in a remote boarding school called Point Blanc.
Film/TV 4:15 PM EDT 30 minutes Amazon Prime Video Presents -The Boys Join The Boys’ cast and Showrunner as they answer fans’ burning questions and tease what’s to come in advance of the shocking finale of the critically-acclaimed second season. Based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes – who are as popular as celebrities – abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. The even more intense and insane Season Two, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, finds The Boys on the run from the law, hunted by the Supes, and trying to regroup and fight back against Vought. Read more about The Boys season 2 here! Love The Boys? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
Comics 4:20 PM EDT 30 minutes IDW Presents - The World of Locke & Key Unlock what’s next in the world of Locke & Key, now a hit Netflix original series! Join New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Full Throttle, NOS4A2, Dying is Easy) and legendary artist Gabriel Rodríguez in conversation with series editor Chris Ryall, as they welcome you back to Keyhouse. Be the first to hear more about the next wave of comics and graphic novels in the Locke & Key franchise! Get the books here!
Film/TV 4:50 PM EDT 15 minutes Amazon Prime Video Presents - Invincible Join creator and executive producer Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) live as he teases what fans can anticipate from this upcoming adult animated series, based on his iconic comic book by the same name, which revolves around 17-year old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age – except his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man
Comics 4:55 PM EDT 30 minutes Live with Tenacious D! | The Post-Apocalypto Graphic Novel Spotlight Join Jack Black and Kyle Gass for a LIVE New York Comic Con celebration of their new book, Post-Apocalypto: The Graphic Novel from Fantagraphics! Post-Apocalypto finds Tenacious D thrust into a world of complete and utter destruction following the drop of an atomic bomb. Surviving the attack in classic cinematic fashion (a good old imperishable 1950s refrigerator), the duo quickly learn that new forms of evil have spawned from the blast. One thing becomes apparent - for humanity to prevail, Tenacious D must save the world. With unimaginable twists and turns, an insane visit to the White House, a time machine, a space adventure, and the help of some tried-and-true daddy issues, Post-Apocalypto is as hilarious as it is political, and as brilliant and multi-faceted as its incredible creators. Pick up a signed copy of Post-Apocalypto: The Graphic Novel here! Love Tenacious D? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
Literary 5:30 PM EDT 30 minutes The Great Disaster Hits! Polygon Discovers the Secrets of Star Wars - The High Republic Join the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic as they introduce the heroes of a brand new saga, set centuries before the Skywalker saga, and reveal details of the central event that forever changes the galaxy far, far, away. Moderated by Polygon's comics editor, Susana Polo, the panel features writers Claudia Gray, Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, and Cavan Scott, along with Lucasfilm Publishing executive editor Jennifer Heddle and creative director Michael Siglain. Get the books here!
Film/TV 5:45 PM EDT 30 minutes Marvel vs. DC | Russo Brothers & Kevin Smith Talk Superheroes & Quibi’s Slugfest Slugfest EPs Joe and Anthony Russo and legends from DC and Marvel reflect on the complex and storied relationship between the two comic book powerhouses. See exclusive content from this upcoming Quibi docuseries and a live chat with the panelists. Moderated by filmmaker, actor, comedian, author, podcaster, and lifelong comic book fan Kevin Smith.
Comics 6:05 PM EDT 30 minutes The Sound of "The Sandman" with Neil Gaiman and Friends - Presented by Audible and DC In celebration of the first-ever audio adaptation of “The Sandman” — based on the bestselling DC graphic novel series that rewrote all the rules — Audible will bring together master storyteller Neil Gaiman, aural auteur Dirk Maggs, and other special guests to reveal the creative process behind this groundbreaking audio production. Panelists will discuss how the source material, including the detailed notes for illustrators in Gaiman’s original manuscripts, was painstakingly taken off the page and brought to life in a fully-immersive listening experience featuring a 68-member, all-star cast led by James McAvoy, cinematic soundscape, and original music score. Get the audio book on Audible here! Love The Sandman? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
Film/TV 6:20 PM EDT 30 minutes TNT’s Snowpiercer Season 2 First Look Snowpiercer stars Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Sean Bean, Rowan Blanchard, and showrunner Graeme Manson reveal exclusive details and a sneak peek at Season 2.
Film/TV 6:40 PM EDT 30 minutes TV Guide presents - Rise of the Black Black Superheroes | Are Black Women Finally Flying High on TV? Black women are at last taking up space in superhero shows -- space that was previously mostly male and almost always white. TV Guide editor Keisha Hatchett, a contributor to TV Guide's package "Rise of the Black superheroes" moderates a conversation with influential Black women changing the face of superhero shows: writer/producer Aida Croal; journalist and geek influencer Karama Horne a.k.a.- theblerdgurl; actor/stuntwoman Carrie Bernans; and Emmy-winning director/producer Neema Barnette.
Gaming 6:55 PM EDT 30 minutes Fall Guys - Becoming #1 on Twitch & Beyond Fall Guys came out of nowhere to take over Twitch and social media with its cheery, Wipe Out-inspired take on battle royale. Polygon’s Brian David Gilbert interviews creators from Mediatonic to find out more about where Fall Guys came from, what they learned from having so many players at once, and what comes next. Love video games? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
Film/TV 7:15 PM EDT 30 minutes Hulu’s Woke | In Conversation with Cast and Executive Producers of Timely New Show Join the Cast and Executive Producers from the hit Hulu & Sony Pictures Television series, WOKE for an in-depth discussion about the show and why it is so relevant for today’s times.
Film/TV 7:30 PM EDT 30 minutes Katherine Langford & Charlie Plummer Talk Blowing Up & Growing Up in Spontaneous Katherine Langford, Charlie Plummer, director Brian Duffield and more share behind-the-scenes stories about making the explosively funny movie SPONTANEOUS, an outrageous new teen love story about high school students who begin inexplicably exploding…literally. The film debuts on premium video-on-demand and Digital on October 6. Based on the novel Spontaneous, the satirical comedy also stars Hayley Law, Yvonne Orji, Rob Huebel and Piper Perabo. #SpontaneousMovie
Comics 7:50 PM EDT 30 minutes Archie Comics - Beyond Riverdale Virtual Panel As the world waits for new episodes of The CW's Riverdale, the wide world of Archie Comics continues to grow with a variety of fun new comics, graphic novels, and books! Join a panel filled with talent from across the Archieverse including legendary artist Dan Parent, Archie Comics Editor and Betty & Veronica: Bond of Friendship author Jamie L. Rotante, Riverdale: The Ties That Bind author Micol Ostow, Riverdale Diaries: Hello, Betty! author Sarah Kuhn, and Madam Satan author Eliot Rahal as we talk comics, novels, TV, and more! PLUS: A special surprise for all panel attendees! Get the books here!
Film/TV 8:25 PM EDT 1 hour Movie Trivia Schmoedown Hits NYCC! Jeopardy meets the WWE in this high-adrenaline collision of pop culture! Movie Trivia Schmoedown’s Kristian Harloff hosts a showdown to see who has the most knowledge across popular fandoms (think: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, DC, etc.) in an Innergeekdom match! The real question is…can you keep up with these trivia questions from home?
10:05 PM EDT 30 minutes Spooked |The Luminary Original Podcast That Keeps Listeners Up at Night Join Glynn Washington of Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked, a Luminary Original podcast - now in its fifth season - for a conversation with Lopaka Kapanui, a Native Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner, Actor, Writer and Master Storyteller who explores the secret history of Hawaii. When Kapanui came to Spooked, listeners learned why he and his adopted father didn't get along . . . until forces from beyond the veil intervened.
Film/TV 10:35 PM EDT 30 minutes Screening & Conversation with the Cast & Creator of Hulu's Books of Blood Step into uncharted and forbidden territory, joining the cast and creator of Hulu’s upcoming film BOOKS OF BLOOD for a screening and conversation around the film. Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed horror anthology, the film will take audiences on a journey through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time. Moderated by Meagan Navarro of Bloody Disgusting, panelists include Director, Brannon Braga, and cast Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron, Anna Friel, Freda Foh Shen, and Yul Vazquez.
October 9th
Film/TV 8:00 AM EDT 30 minutes The Misadventures of Stath Lets Flats | Interview with Cast and Crew Watch cult estate agent sitcom Stath Lets Flats come to life at NYCC x MCM Metaverse with stars Jamie Demetriou (Fleabag, Paddington 2), Natasia Demetriou (What We do in the Shadows), Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Friday Night Dinner), Al Roberts (King Gary, Flowers), and Ash Atalla, Managing Director, Roughcut TV (The Office, The IT Crowd) in conversation about the UK’s worst letting agent and his colleagues.
Comics 8:35 AM EDT 30 minutes Animate Africa - Bringing New Voices to the Medium An exciting discussion with leading Animators and Directors in Africa as they discuss making Animation in Africa and the emerging industry.
9:10 AM EDT 30 minutes Hero Collector Takes Off With New Products And Licenses Hero Collector – designers, manufacturers, and publishers of high-quality collectibles – are proud to present this glimpse behind the curtain to see what new products are coming up in their popular sci-fi lines. Join brand manager Chris Thompson and a host of special guests as they unveil new releases from the worlds of Star Trek, Discovery, Alien, Battlestar Galactica, The Orville, and Space: 1999, as well as debut two brand new (and highly-anticipated) licenses to join their fleet.
Cosplay 9:45 AM EDT 45 minutes Adam Savage's Favorite Cosplay Show & Tell Adam Savage is well known for his love of cosplay and his "Adam Incognito," in which he walks the floor in costume, has become a convention staple. In this show and tell from his shop, Adam takes you through three of his FAVORITE costumes -- Alien, Captain America and astronaut -- one of which is handmade by Adam himself, one of which was a collaboration with multiple makers, and one of which was a commission.
CosplayLiterary 10:35 AM EDT 15 minutes From Page to Reality | Bringing Book Cosplay to Life How do you bring a character to life from a written description? Join Woodsmoke & Words and Aigue-Marine as they discuss the creative world of Book Cosplay and how they have taken their favorite literary characters from page into reality. Then join us on discord to continue the conversation and share your book cosplays!
Film/TVLiterary 10:35 AM EDT 30 minutes Lucasfilm Publishing | Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away Join some of the biggest and best Star Wars authors as they talk about some of their exciting new projects set in a galaxy far, far away. Featuring Daniel José Older, Preetei Chhibber, Phil Szostak, Katie Cook, Zoraida Cordova,and Amy Ratcliffe. Moderated by This Week In Star Wars host Kristin Baver. Get the books here! Like Star Wars books? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
CosplayFilm/TV 10:55 AM EDT 45 minutes Specialty Costume Design | From Concept to Screen (and Everything In Between) They're responsible for the look of some of your favorite film/tv projects. Now, in an exclusive panel - Ann Foley (Godzilla vs. Kong, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Altered Carbon), Phillip Boutte (Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek Beyond, Black Panther), and Jose Fernandez (Ironhead Studios - Aquaman, X-Men, Denis Villeneuve's Dune), are coming together to discuss the relationship between concept, design and construction, and how the three work together in creating specialty costumes.
Film/TVLiterary 11:10 AM EDT 15 minutes The Jedi Mind - Lessons in Mindfulness from Star Wars The code that all Jedi strive to follow offers principles for being at peace and learning. In fact, these tenets are useful not just in a galaxy far, far away, but here in our own world. While the Force isn't present in our galaxy, we can still learn from how the Jedi use it to guide their lives. And we can use these lessons about the Force as a gateway to studying mindfulness and putting practices into action. Join us for an exploration of how the practice of mindfulness inspires and empowers some of our favorite Star Wars characters, and how we can bring some of that inspiration into our everyday lives. Panelists include Amy Ratcliffe, Managing Editor of Nerdist and author of The Jedi Mind; Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, and founder of Her Universe; and Dr. Drea Letamendi psychologist and co-host of the Lattes with Leia podcast. Get the books here!
Literary 11:30 AM EDT 30 minutes The Dresden Files | In Conversation with Jim Butcher and James Marsters Join us as we dive into the world of Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, Chicago’s first (and only) Wizard P.I and go behind the scenes of The Dresden Files with bestselling author Jim Butcher and series narrator James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
Film/TV 11:30 AM EDT Cast of Batman Beyond Two Bat-men and the amazing woman who brought them together! Join Will Friedle (Batman/Terry McGinnis), Kevin Conroy (Batman/Bruce Wayne), and Andrea Romano (WB Animation’s Casting Director) for private 1:1 meet and greets for a look under the cowl as you ask them your Bat-tastic questions! You can also get personalized videos from Kevin and Will! Get your meet & greets here! Also join them as they look back on 20+ years since Terry McGinnis put on the cowl during their free panel on New York Comic Con’s YouTube channel. Tune in on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 10:30AM PT / 1:30PM ET / 6:30PM BST.
Comics 11:45 AM EDT 30 minutes MARVEL | Venom - King in Black This December…Darkness Reigns! Marvel Editor Devin Lewis, Writer Donny Cates and Artist Ryan Stegman will bring you everything you need to know leading into Eddie Brock’s climactic standoff with one of Marvel’s most terrifying villains in the next shocking chapter in their Venom saga, KING IN BLACK! It’s all been leading to this, True Believers! Get the books here! Like Venom? Check out other Spider-Man comics here!
12:05 PM EDT 30 minutes Lewis Black's Rantcast - New York Comic Con Edition Two-time Grammy Award-winning comedian and undisputed "King of the Rant", Lewis Black, is here to vent your frustrations! The longtime "Daily Show" correspondent and voice-actor of numerous TV and movie voices, brings his new Rantcast (podcast) to New York Comic Con for the first time as a special edition of fan-submitted rants. Upset about not being able to physically attend NYCC this year? Aren’t we all?! Lewis selects and comments on some of the best and funniest submissions detailing what fans are missing (or not) from this year’s convention. Also get a sneak peek at Lewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life, on TLB Records.
Comics 12:20 PM EDT 30 minutes IDW Presents - Sonic the Hedgehog comics! Go fast with Sonic the Hedgehog comics! Join the IDW writers and artists who bring your favorite blue blur to life, one panel at a time. Learn more about what artist and writer Evan Stanley has in store for the ongoing series. Plus, find out what the bad guys are up to in Sonic the Hedgehog: Bad Guys with writer Ian Flynn and artist Jack Lawrence. Moderated by Sonic editor David Mariotte and featuring SEGA of America’s Licensing Manager, Michael Cisneros!
Film/TV 12:40 PM EDT 30 minutes The Stand | Exclusive Q&A with Cast + Inside Look Inspired by Stephen King’s iconic post-apocalyptic novel of the same name, the much-anticipated limited event series begs the question, “where will you stand?” in the ultimate fight between good and evil. Join series stars Whoopi Goldberg, James Marsden, Greg Kinnear, Amber Heard, Jovan Adepo, Odessa Young, and Owen Teague alongside showrunner Benjamin Cavell and executive producer Taylor Elmore, as they discuss bringing this epic story to life and what fans can expect when the series premieres Thursday, December 17, exclusively on CBS All Access. Moderated by Anthony Breznican of Vanity Fair. Like The Stand? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
Comics 12:55 PM EDT 30 minutes Creating Worlds - Building a Comics Universe for the Ages Dark Horse Comics is known for cultivating creator-owned comic universes expanding the worlds of licensed comics. Join Jody Houser (Stranger Things, Critical Role), Nnedi Okorafor (LaGuardia, Binti), Chris Roberson (Witchfinder, iRobot), and Gene Luen Yang (Avatar the Last Airbender, Superman Smashes the Klan) as they discuss the universes they’ve built up and out in comics and beyond.
Film/TV 1:15 PM EDT 30 minutes The Watch - A First Look At BBC America’s Newest Series Dive into the thrilling fantasy world of BBC AMERICA's newest series The Watch, featuring a discussion with cast and executive producers, special guests and a first look at the series. The Watch follows an unlikely group of misfits, The City Watch, who are forced to find the guts to save the world, surprising even themselves in the process. The comedic yet thrilling series pits trolls, werewolves, wizards and other improbable heroes against an evil plot to resurrect a great dragon which would lead to the destruction of life as they know it. Moderator – actress Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) – joins panelists and series stars Richard Dormer (Game of Thrones), Lara Rossi (I May Destroy You), Adam Hugill (1917), Jo Eaton-Kent (Don’t Forget the Driver) and Marama Corlett (Blood Drive), along with executive producers Simon Allen (The Musketeers) and Richard Stokes (Broadchurch).
Film/TV 1:30 PM EDT 45 minutes Batman Beyond Cast Swings Into the Metaverse Two bat-men and the amazing woman who brought them together! Join Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, and Andrea Romano as they look back on 20+ years since Terry McGinnis put on the cowl.
Film/TV 1:50 PMEDT45 minutes The Ghost and Molly McGee Greetings from “The Ghost and Molly McGee” – Be the first to venture into the fantastical world of the new animated series “The Ghost and Molly McGee,” before it launches on Disney Channel. Meet the cast: Ashly Burch (Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), along with Creator and Executive Producers Bill Motz, Bob Roth and Executive Producer Steve Loter as they discuss their influences for the show and reveal an exclusive sneak-peek months before it airs! You cannot miss this spooky, magical adventure! Moderated by Doug Bensimon, Creative Director - Current Series.
Film/TV 2:20 PM EDT 30 minutes Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Seven Seasons of Amazing Gear & Gadgets with Prop Master, Scott Bauer and Live Auction Preview Prop Store is bringing over 500 lots of original props and costumes from all seven seasons of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to an online auction this October 8th to November 10th (go to Propstore.com/Marvel for more information). Join series Prop Master, Scott Bauer, as he talks about his experiences working on Marvel Television's longest running television series and as he reveals the stories behind some of his favorite pieces in the auction.
Film/TV 2:40 PM EDT 45 minutes In the Writers' Room of Jurassic World - Camp Cretaceous Join executive producers Colin Trevorrow and Scott Kreamer, consulting producer Zack Stentz, story editor Josie Campbell, and staff writers Sheela Shrivinas, Rick Williams and Bethany Johnson as they take you inside the writers' room of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.
Comics 2:55 PM EDT 30 minutes DC | In Conversation with Scott Snyder & James Tynion IV Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV – Comics’ biggest superstars in conversation, talking about their current DC megahit projects, DARK NIGHTS: DEATH METAL, BATMAN, PUNCHLINE, and more. You don’t want to miss this one! Get the books here!
Anime/Manga 3:30 PM EDT 30 minutes Official VIZ Panel Join panel hosts Urian Brown (Marketing Guy) and Karla Clark (Manga Editor) as they regale you with fantastic tales of new anime and manga coming your way! We'll also talk about the brand new series, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon. Plus announcements, trailers and a whole lot of fun!
Anime/Manga 4:05 PM EDT 45 minutes Kodansha’s Greatest, Latest, & Upcoming Manga To celebrate The Harvey Awards recognition of both the inimitable manga creator, Osamu Tezuka (Buddha, Black Jack, Dororo), and the magical series Witch Hat Atelier, the Kodansha USA Publishing manga experts, Misaki Kido, Ivan Salazar & Tomo Tran will take you on a tour of both Tezuka’s work, the Witch Hat Atelier series and will also reveal new licensing announcements, new MONOGATARI Series news, and much more. PLUS, stay tuned until the end of the panel to find out how you can win an autograph from Witch Hat Atelier creator Kamome Shirahama-sensei, in a special giveaway!
Film/TV 4:55 PM EDT 30 minutes SYFY’s Resident Alien – Sneak Peek & Panel Featuring Executive Producer and Cast Be among the first to see 10 minutes of SYFY's new series Resident Alien, followed by a virtual Q&A with star Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Rogue One), writer/executive producer Chris Sheridan (Family Guy), and cast members Sara Tomko (Once Upon A Time), Corey Reynolds (The Closer), Alice Wetterlund (Silicon Valley), and Levi Fiehler (Mars) moderated by IGN Editorial Manager, Laura Prudom. The series, based on the Dark Horse comic, follows a stranded alien’s entertaining attempts to fit into small-town American life while keeping his true identity under wraps and pursuing his own mysterious agenda. Like Resident Alien? Check out this other awesome Metaverse panel here!
Anime/Manga 5:15 PM EDT 30 minutes Manga for Everyone from TOKYOPOP TOKYOPOP has been bringing manga to the world for over twenty years. With titles for kids, teens, adults and ongoing initiatives to highlight LGBTQ+ stories and titles by women and people of color, our core belief is that manga is for everyone!
Film/TV 5:35 PM EDT 45 minutes Cast of Starz’s American Gods Tease Season 3 Details #GodSquad are you ready for divine intervention? Stream with your favorite gods as they journey to Lakeside and talk all things Season 3 of the