And the panels are underway! Here are some to get you started.
“Once Upon a Time” Exclusive Screening and Panel
Friday, October 14, 2011
10:30 am - 11:30 am
American Airlines Theater, 1A06
Calling all “Lost” fans – join creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz
(“Lost” and “Tron: Legacy”) as well as Erin Felentzer as they introduce you to the magical story of
two parallel worlds: one in a distant fairytale land, the other in a present-day reality. Following the
exclusive screening of the pilot, Eddy and Adam will participate in a Q&A panel moderated by Matt
Mitovich, Editor-at-Large for TVLine.com, about this modern fairytale turned on its head. Arrive
early for exclusive magic mirrors!
DC: Talent Search
Friday, October 14, 2011
10:30 am - 11:30 am
1B01
Join DCE’s Editorial Art Director, Mark Chiarello, for an informative orientation session that will
explain how DCE’s Talent Search works and discuss the different needs of the DC Comics, Vertigo
and MAD Magazine brands. If you want to learn what DCE looks for in artists and how to improve
your chances of becoming a working professional, then this is the panel for you! In order to have
your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory. (Please note: Not all
attendees are guaranteed a one-on-one review.)
Be Your Own Publisher: Making Comics with Kickstarter
Friday, October 14, 2011
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
1A15
Have an awesome graphic novel or comic book but not sure how to get it published? Don't wait for
a big publisher to decide your fate! There's never been a better time to self-publish, and tools like
Kickstarter can be a great way to connect with fans, handle pre-orders, and cover the costs of
publishing and distributing your comic book masterpiece. Kickstarter is the largest funding platform
for creative projects in the world, and collectively, users have pledged over $90 million to projects in
creative fields like comics, games, film, music, art, and more. We've gathered together a group of
seasoned pros and new faces in the comic book industry to talk about how to run successful
Kickstarter campaigns, from putting together an awesome pitch video, to creating tantalizing
rewards and communicating with fans. This session will be moderated by Cindy Au (Community
Director at Kickstarter) with special guests Jeremy Bastian and Thomas Negovan (Cursed Pirate
Girl), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex, Deadpool, Painkiller Jane, Queen Crab), Renae De Liz (The
Last Unicorn, Womanthology), and Joey Esposito (Footprints, comics editor at IGN).
Jane Espenson's Husbands --A Marriage of Experience and New Media
Friday, October 14, 2011
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
1A24
Genre TV veteran Jane Espenson (Buffy theVampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica, Torchwood, etc)
and writer/performerBrad Bell (aka "Cheeks") have created a marriage equality comedycalled
Husbands, unfurling now at HusbandsTheSeries.com. Espenson,Bell, and cast member Sean
Hemeon will talk about Husbands, why theydecided to make it for the web, and what they learned in
the process that madethem better at their jobs.
Dark Horse Presents: 25 Years of Publishing and Beyond
Friday, October 14, 2011
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
1A15
Join Dark Horse Senior Managing Editor, Scott Allie, and Director of Public Relations, Jeremy
Atkins, for a look at all that the publisher has on tap for the coming year. In addition to news on all
of the hot new fall titles like Orchid, The Strain and House of Night, we look to 2012 for a sneak
peak at what fans can expect in not only the company's flagship anthology, but exclusive for fans of
Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and more! Guests include: Tom Morello (Rage Against the
Machine, Orchid), Brian Wood (DMZ, Northlanders, The Massive), Carla Speed-McNeil (Finder),
and more!
MTV Comics and Stan Lee's The Seekers
Friday, October 14, 2011
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
American Airlines Theater, 1A06
Join comics legend Stan Lee and MTV Comics Executive Editor Tom Akel as they announce the
winners of the talent search to write and illustrate The Seekers! Get your first look at the art and
story from Stan's new epic and meet the creative team! You'll also get a sneak peek at some new
projects from MTV Comics and a special appearance by our Mystery Guest! Plus an exclusive gift
for the first 100 attendees!
HAVEN
Friday, October 14, 2011
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
IGN Theater
Syfy Series Haven will be at NYCC on Friday! In attendance will be Emily Rose (Jericho, Brothers
and Sisters), Lucas Bryant (Queers as Folk, MVP) and Eric Balfour (24, Six Feet Under). The hit
summer series, based on the novella "The Colorado Kid" from renowned author Stephen King,
follows former FBI agent Aubrey Parker (Rose), who becomes a cop in the small town of Haven,
Maine and soon discovers the town's many secrets, which also holds the key to unlocking the
mysteries of her lost past. The creative team behind Haven includes Executive Producer John
Morayniss (The Firm, Hell on Wheels) and Noreen Halpern (Hung, Rookie Blue) from eOne
Television and David MacLeod (Legends of the Fall, The Ray Bradbury Theater) of Big Motion
Pictures, who are joined by Lloyed Segan, Shawn Piller, Scott Piller, Scott Shepherd (Stephen
King's The Dead Zone) and Matt McGuiness (Journeyman) as well as Sam Ernst & Jim Dunn
(Stephen King's The Dead Zone), who also developed the series.
MARVEL: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way
Friday, October 14, 2011
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1A22
You have the talent. You have the imagination. You have the “Go get ‘em, Tiger” determination that
would make the Bullpen proud. But where do you go from there? Discover the next step in your
budding comics career with world-renowned talent scout C.B. Cebulski, Mark Brooks, Leinil Yu,
Esad Ribic, Alex Maleev and more as they give you all the right pointers toward getting a foot in the
door at Marvel Comics. Discussing all entry points across every department, this can’t-miss panel is
a must for all Marvel hopefuls!
Legal Panel – The Comic Book Publishing Agreement
Friday, October 14, 2011
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
1B03
Sure you've created a great comic book, but how do you get it published (other than on your own
website)? Join attorneys Thomas A. Crowell and Sheafe B. Walker, and popular published comic
book writer/artist Alan Robert ("Wire Hangers," "Crawl to Me," IDW Publishing) as they discuss
how to hook and land a publisher, what to look for in a comic book publishing agreement, and how
to get your comic from your computer and into the comic book store's racks.
MARVEL: Ultimate Comics Universe Reborn
Friday, October 14, 2011
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
MTV Theater, 1A10
Everyone is talking about the new Ultimate Comics Universe but everyone wants to know what’s
next! We’ve got the exclusive news here with announcements that’ll leave you begging for more.
Join Nick Spencer (Ultimate X-Men), Senior Editor Mark Paniccia, Marvel Editor In Chief Axel
Alonso and more for the news you can’t miss.
Robot Chicken
Friday, October 14, 2011
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
IGN Theater
Seth Green (co-creator), Matthew Senreich (co-creator), Doug Goldstein (head writer and
co-producer) and Zeb Wells discuss their popular series Robot Chicken and provide a sneak peek of
season 5.5, premiering on Oct. 23rd on Adult Swim.
She's So Unsual: Lolita Fashion in the Media
Friday, October 14, 2011
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Anime Stage
Lolita Fashion might seem new to you, but is it really? For many years, the breadcrumbs of this
subculture have been spreading all over the media, not just in the Fashion universe. Come and
explore the many interesting ways in which Lolita Fashion has taken on a life of its own! Through
Anime, Movies, Music, Television, Books and more - you might be surprised of what things you
see! Presented by Dalin of La Vida Frills - this interactive panel is full of games, laughs, prizes and
Rori approved fun all around!
Jay and Silent Bob Get Old
Friday, October 14, 2011
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
IGN Theater
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will appear together for a live performance of their popular podcast
Jay & Silent Bob Get Old. Fans who are interested in attending the live performance must have a
New York Comic Con ticket and also purchase an additional ticket to the podcast. All ticket prices
are based on seating location, visit NewYorkComicCon.com for ticket availability.
Mark Hamill Spotlight
Friday, October 14, 2011
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
MTV Theater, 1A10
While most known for his lead role in the Classic Star Wars Trilogy, Mark is also a prolific voice
actor who has lent his voice to hundreds of cartoons including Batman: The Animated Series, The
Simpsons, Samurai Jack and Powerpuff Girls. Also, an avid comic book collector and writer, Hamill
created his own comic book anti-hero, The Black Pearl, for Dark Horse Comics. Meet Mark Hamill
in the spotlight panel!
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