WonderCon 2014 - Friday - Event Preview & Panel Recommendations - David L. $money Train$ Watts FuTurXTV & Funk Gumbo Radio - 4-17-2014

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WONDERCON 2014 FRIDAY EVENT PREVIEW

& PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS 4-17-2014

Written By David L. $Money Train$ Watts FuTurXTV Howard Hobson Funk
Gumbo Radio Raymond C. Reed Global Media Village Auggie Cavanagh
Cameraman - FuTurXTVs Media Partners David Velo Stewart & Brandon Bowlin

These are the Friday 4-18-2014 events and panels at WonderCon 2014 that I would
go to myself and recommend checking out. And all WonderCon attendees have to
remember that you need to register first for a panel to guarantee you have the
best shot at getting inside. Just showing up outside a panel room flashing your
badge will not guarantee you getting inside. You will spend your day being
bummed and Tweeting about how you did not get to see your favorite celeb,
writer or artist. So be smart this year and go to WonderCon at http://www.comic-
con.org/wca and http://www.comic-con.org/wca/programming-schedule and get to
the panels you really want to see, learn from and experience.

WonderCon 2014 - Friday April 18
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Friday, April 18 12:00pm - 1:00pm
What's Hot in Young Adult Fiction!

Strong protagonists, engrossing romance, humor, action, and angst! Join us for a Q&A session
and chat about the hottest new titles and trends in YA fiction. Moderated by Lauren Billings
(Sublime) and featuring Melissa de la Cruz (The Ring and The Crown), Jim DiBartolo (In the
Shadows), Rachel Hawkins (Rebel Belle), Alyson Noel (The Immortals), Margaret Stohl (The
Icons series), Michael Johnston (Heart of Dread series), and Kiersten White (In the Shadows).
Friday April 18, 2014 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room 207
FuTurXTV David L. $Money Train$ Watts @FUNKGUMBO funkgumbo@gmail.com www.funkgumbo.com Funk Gumbo Radio
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Salem

UPDATED: Wed, Apr 09, 01:45PM
Executive producer Brannon Braga (Star Trek, Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey), co-
creator/excutive producer Adam Simon and star Shane West (Nikita, ER, The League of
Extraordinary Gentlemen) reveal a sneak peek at the premiere episode of this highly anticipated
new series from WGN America and Fox 21. Set in the volatile world of 17th century
Massachusetts, Salem explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to
uncover the dark, supernatural truth hiding behind the veil of this infamous period in American
history. The screening will be followed by an audience Q&A. One lucky audience member will
be chosen at random to receive a background role and an all-expense-paid trip to appear on an
upcoming episode of the series!
Room 300AB

Spiritual Themes in Comics

2014 looks to be a year for Biblical epics, with big budget movies such as Noah, Exodus, and
Mary, Mother of Christ. Yet such Bible-based stories already have a long tradition within the
comic book medium. The Christian Comic Arts Society hosts a discussion on the history and
influence of the Christian comics movement. Panelists include Fred Price (Pastor of Crenshaw
Christian Center), Eric Jansen (Foursquare Mission Press, God and Country Graphics), Kevin
Yong (New Creation Now), Clint D. Johnson (Faithwalker, M 25:20 Inc.), and moderator Buzz
Dixon (Serenity, G.I. Joe).
Room 208

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Cosplay Makeup 101

This panel goes into what it takes to perfect your Cosplay by having great makeup to go with it.
It will cover beauty makeup, appliance application, special FX makeup, sculpting, molding, and
casting. Dawnielle Banks (makeupbysiryn.com), Chrissy Lynn (nerdy-girlz.com), and
Aubriana Zurilgen (Star Trek: Renegades), who have honed their craft in the makeup, film, and
cosplay photography worlds, will help answer your questions about having your makeup match
your costuming and cosplay. Turn your great cosplay into an amazing one with awesome
makeup!
Room 210A

DC Entertainment: All Access

At DC Entertainment, there's never been a better time to be a fan! Come by for unfiltered access
to all things DC Entertainment! Find out what some of DC's biggest names have to share from
behind the scenes! Joining the All-Access party will be some of the industry's top talents, so
don't miss out!
Room 300AB

At DC Entertainment, there's never been a better time to be a fan! Come by for unfiltered access
to all things DC Entertainment! Find out what some of DC's biggest names have to share from
behind the scenes! Joining the All-Access party will be some of the industry's top talents, so
don't miss out!
Room 300AB
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Disney|ABC The Art of the Pitch: The Writer. The Director. The Story

The Disney/ABC Talent Development programs have launched the careers of many writers and
directors, many of whom have worked on some of your favorite shows, such as ABC's Castle,
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Once Upon a Time. What makes these individuals perfect
for the program and right for the room or the production set? Disney/ABC's Creative Talent
Development team and current program participants and alumni offer an engaging conversation
about standing out, fitting in, and putting your best pitch forward. Moderated by Ken Choy
(Wide Lantern).
Room 207


ComiXology: Ask Me Anything!

ComiXology spills the beans on everything you've ever wanted to know about digital comics and
publishing, from steps on how to publish your own comic book through comiXology Submit to
how to begin your own successful start-up just like comiXology. Chip Mosher (comiXology VP
marketing and communications) and beaming in from the East Coast, David Steinberger
(comiXology co-founder and CEO), answer all your burning curiosities in a no-holds-barred
Q&A of epic proportions.
Room 208


World War Z Previs Thru Postvis: How HALON Helped Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse

Daniel Gregoire (HALON Entertainment CEO and founder) and Michael Jackson (HALON
postvis supervisor) highlight the art of pitchvis, previs, and postvis with a special presentation on
their work for Paramount Pictures's World War Z. Panelists will walk attendees through the
process of building exciting shots and scenes from pitchvis to previs, onset, and postvis and
delve into a discussion of 3D animation tools, motion capture, and the technology behind
HALON's revolutionary hand-held cameras that allow directors to visualize complex scenes in
the project before filming.
Room 300DE

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Frozen: The Art of Story

Jeff Ranjo (Frozen, Surf's Up, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs), Fawn Veerasunthorn
(Frozen, Hop, El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera), Nicole Mitchell (Frozen, Wreck-it
Ralph, Winnie the Pooh) and Normand Lemay (Frozen, Rio) share a behind-the-scenes look at
how the art of story was created for Walt Disney Animation Studios' Academy Award winning
animated film, Frozen. The artists will showcase several sequences including Let it Go and talk
about how the craft of story impacts the animated filmmaking process.
Room 207

Special Sneak Peek Screenings
WonderCon Anaheim and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue the tradition of exclusive
sneak peek screenings with two upcoming episodes of The 100, plus advance episode screenings
of Revolution and Teen Titans Go!.

The 100-Be the first to see the next two all-new action-packed episodes of The 100 beginning
with episode 6, "His Sister's Keeper" (scheduled to air 4/23) and followed by episode 7,
"Contents Under Pressure" (scheduled to air 4/30). Set almost a hundred years after mankind
nearly destroyed itself with nuclear war, a group of survivors living on a space station called the
Ark take the first step to recolonize Earth, as 100 juvenile delinquents are sent to the surface to
see if Earth is once again inhabitable. Facing uncertainty, and with the survival of the human
race in their hands, these teenagers must learn to live with each other while facing countless
other dangers on this wildly changed planet-that isn't quite as desolate as they were led to
believe. The 100 stars Eliza Taylor (in Australia: Neighbours), Paige Turco ( Person of Interest),
Thomas McDonell (Suburgatory), Marie Avgeropoulos (Cult), Bob Morley (in Australia:
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Neighbours), Christopher Larkin (90210), Devon Bostick (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days),
with Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy) and Henry Ian Cusick (Lost). The series is executive
produced by Jason Rothenberg (upcoming Twilight Zone feature), Elizabeth Craft (The Vampire
Diaries), Sarah Fain (The Vampire Diaries), Leslie Morgenstein (Pretty Little Liars), and Gina
Girolamo (The Lying Game). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy
Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, The 100 airs Wednesdays
at 9:00 pm on The CW.

Teen Titans Go!-Everyone's favorite teenage superheroes, the Teen Titans, will be dropping in
with an all-new hilarious and action-packed episode of Teen Titans Go! Be one of the first to
catch the latest superhero hijinks from DC's Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven as
they give viewers a look at what life is really like as a teen superhero . . . once the capes come
off. Inspired by the original Teen Titans series from Warner Bros. Animation that ran for five
seasons, the character-driven comedy focuses on the funny that happens in between saving the
world and living together as teenagers without adult supervision. Teen Titans Go! features the
principal voice cast from the original series, with Greg Cipes (Teen Titans, Ben 10: Ultimate
Alien,Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go!, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as the
slightly dim but always loveable loafer Beast Boy; Scott Menville ( Teen Titans, Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles, Ben 10: Omniverse, ParaNorman) as Robin, the slightly power-mad perfectionist
and leader of the Teen Titans; Khary Payton (Teen Titans, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force,
Generator Rex) as Cyborg, a laidback kid who is half teen, half robot; Tara Strong (Teen Titans,
The Powerpuff Girls, The Fairly OddParents, Rugrats) as Raven, the sardonic, deadpan demon
girl; and Hynden Walch (Teen Titans, Adventure Time, The Batman, Generator Rex) as Starfire,
an alien struggling to fit in. Warner Bros. Animation, Teen Titans Go! airs Wednesdays at
6:30/5:30c on Cartoon Network.

Revolution-As the second season builds to its intense apocalyptic finale, be among the first to
see an all-new, high-voltage episode of Revolution. With Patriot plots stirring up trouble between
the territories and shifting alliances between Neville, Monroe, and the Mathesons (now targeted
as Enemy Number One), the invisible influence of an all-powerful, evolving nanotech develops
into a growing threat for everyone. Turn on and tune in for the beginning of the end with one of
Season Two's final episodes. Revolution stars Billy Burke ( Twilight films) as Miles Matheson,
Tracy Spiridakos (Being Human) as Charlie Matheson, Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) as
Tom Neville, Zak Orth (Melinda and Melinda) as Aaron Pittman, David Lyons (ER) as Sebastian
Monroe, and J. D. Pardo (Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2) as Jason Neville, with Stephen
Collins (Falling Skies) as Dr. Gene Porter and Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost) as Rachel Matheson.
The series is executive produced by Eric Kripke (Supernatural), J. J. Abrams ( Lost, Person of
Interest, Believe), Bryan Burk (Fringe, Star Trek), Rockne S. O'Bannon (Cult, Defiance), and
Jon Favreau (Iron Man). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot
Productions, Kripke Enterprises and Warner Bros. Television, Revolution airs Wednesdays at
8:00 pm on NBC.
Arena

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Teen Titans Go! Screening and Q&A

Producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Aaron Horvath (MAD), and
members of the voice cast take the stage for a lively conversation and Q&A about your favorite
teenage superheroes. And, of course, they won't be coming empty-handed as they will be
bringing an all-new episode to screen exclusively for WonderCon Anaheim. From Warner Bros.
Animation, Teen Titans Go! airs Wednesdays at 6:30/5:30c on Cartoon Network.
Room 300AB

The Men Who Made Batman

2014 marks the 100th birthday of Batman's uncredited co-creator Bill Finger, the 75th
anniversary of Batman's first appearance, the 50th anniversary of the "New Look" Batman, and
the 25th anniversary of the Tim Burton motion picture that proved the world would welcome a
serious Dark Knight. Celebrate by looking back at how Bob Kane and Bill Finger created the
character and how ghost creators Jerry Robinson and Gardner Fox helped them shape the Caped
Crusader's first year in print. Dr. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy
Knight), Mark Evanier (Bill Finger Award), Alan Kistler (The Ultimate Batman Trivia
Challenge), Robert O'Nale (The Cape Creator documentary), Jens Robinson (son of Jerry
Robinson), and the rest of their super team of bat-experts unite to answer the question, "Who
built the bat?"
Room 210A
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Comics Arts Conference Session #3: Graphic Novels and Comics in the Classroom: A
Roundtable Discussion

Whether using graphic novels or comics to explain cultural differences, history, or art, there are
many educational factors that sequential art can teach, in classes from the high school to the
college level. Christina Angel (Metropolitan State University of Denver), Robert Weiner
(Texas Tech University), Hannah Means-Shannon (Georgian Court University), Carrye Kay
Syma (Texas Tech University), and James Bucky Carter (Washington State University)-the
editors and authors of Graphic Novels and Comics in the Classroom: Essays on the Educational
Power of Sequential Art-offer a lively discussion of the value of sequential art in and for
education. This roundtable will focus on both the methodological and pedagogical approaches
from the book, discussing the process involved in putting together the volume. The book's
contributors will give their unique perspectives on the educational potential of using comics in
the classroom.
Room 210BCD

Remakes, Reboots, and Requels

Welcome to the new world of Hollywood, where almost every movie is a remake, reboot, or
sequel. A panel of geeksperts will discuss their favorite (and least favorite) recent remakes and
reboots, from Batman Begins to Star Trek, while also offering advice for films that demand to be
rebooted, remade, and revisited in the near future, from Galaxy Quest to Space: 1999, along with
an audience poll of the property they'd most like to see remade. Featuring the acerbic Ashley E.
Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class), the sexy Steve Melching (The Clone Wars, Big Guy & Rusty,
The Boy Robot), the delightful Daren Dochterman (Star Trek: Phase II), the rambunctious
Robert Meyer Burnett (The Hills Run Red, Free Enterprise), the jocular Dr. Adam Jahnke
(The Digital Bits), and dashing moderator David E. Williams (editor, GEEK magazine).
Room 207

DC Comics: Batman

Batman's crusade against the corrupt and evil has permeated the DC Universe and beyond! Join
some of the hottest creators behind the Dark Knight for an exclusive look at what's in store for
the World's Greatest Detective! There has never been a better time to walk the streets of Gotham
City!
Room 300AB

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Black Tiger: From Indie Comic to Indie Short Film

UPDATED: Wed, Apr 16, 01:24PM
This informational and inspirational panel reveals the do-it-yourself journey to transform an
independent comic book into a short independent film. Learn firsthand what it has taken to get
the film Black Tiger: Hunter Hunted to the screen. Experience the exciting preview of the film
and engage in a Q&A with film stars Rico E. Anderson (Star Trek: Renegades), Mish'al
Samman (Pit Boss), Lauren Weinberger (Black Rabbit), director Patricio Ginelsa (Lumpia),
producer Lawrence Iriarte (The Matrix), creator John Hervey II, and Beyond Time co-owner
Priscilla Hervey. Moderated by Winston F. Emano (founder, mano Y mano Media). Also have
a chance to attend the film's world premiere screening starring also Robin Shou (Mortal
Kombat), Angela Fong (former WWE Diva),at the neighboring UltraLuxe Cinemas GardenWalk
on Saturday, April 19 at 7:00 pm.
Room 207


The Writer's Journey: Breaking into Graphic Novel and Hollywood Script Writing

In part one of the "Breaking In" series, panelists address the question every aspiring writer wants
answered: "How do I break into the business?" If you are an unpublished writer with dreams of
making it in the Transmedia marketplace and you don't know how or where to begin, this is the
panel for you. Hollywood screenwriters and graphic novel producers Brandon M. Easton
(ThunderCats (2011), Transformers: Rescue Bots), Geoffrey Thorne (TNT's Leverage, Ben 10),
Jonathan Callan (Ben 10, Generator Rex), screenwriter Tony Puryear (the Schwarzenegger
film Eraser), and actress/writer Erika Alexander (Maxine Shaw from Living Single, Concrete
Park graphic novel from Dark Horse) share insider information, publishing secrets, and
professional realities on how to develop your ideas into a viable comics proposal. Topics include
how to hire artists and build a strong contract, how to seek out a publisher, and how to navigate
the tough new world of intellectual property management in the digital frontier.
Room 208

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Greatest GEEK Movies of 1984: Big Brother Wasn't The Only One Watching While Doves
Cried

While Eurasia was still at war with Eastasia and Big Brother was watching you, some amazing
movies slipped into cinemas, and our panel of experts are going to wax on, wax off about the
great geek year of 1984 as they look back at such films as The Terminator, Gremlins, Repo Man,
Ghostbusters, Dune, Splash, This is Spinal Tap, Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom, Star
Trek III, Buckaroo Banzai, Body Double, The Karate Kid, Red Dawn, Night of the Comet and, of
course, the incomparable Purple Rain. Celebrating the fact we still love the '80s will be Ashley
E. Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class), David E. Williams (editor, GEEK magazine), Robert
Meyer Burnett (Star Trek: The Next Generation Blu-rays), Daren Dochterman (Star Trek:
Phase II), Steve Melching (The Clone Wars, Transformers Prime), Bill Hunt (The Digital Bits),
Joe Kraemer (Jack Reacher), and moderator Mark A. Altman (Free Enterprise, DOA: Dead or
Alive). Be sure to attend because this panel is sure to get turned up to 11.
Room 207

How to Make Beer Money with Your Comics

If you publish your own comics, you might wonder, "How can I turn this into something
awesome, like beer?" Join the editors of indie comics publication The Devastator, Geoffrey
Golden and Amanda Meadows, for practical tips on earning money with your art. They'll
discuss which conventions are the best values for indie creators, selling your stuff to local shops,
pricing with profit in mind, and more!
Room 210A

World Premiere: Son of Batman

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation present the
World Premiere of Son of Batman, the landmark 20th entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe
Animated Original Movies. In the film, Batman learns he has a son, Damian-and to further
complicate matters, the mother is Talia al Ghul, daughter of one of Batman's most dreaded
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enemies, Ra's al Ghul. When the odds quickly turn against Batman and Damian, Batman must
become both father and mentor to the aggressive, agile new Robin. Together they form an
uneasy alliance to try and thwart the criminal enterprise of Deathstroke and his army of ninja
man-bats before there are international consequences. Be among the first to see this new film,
then stay for a star-studded panel led by the voice of Batman, Jason O'Mara (Terra Nova, Life
on Mars), producer James Tucker (Justice League: War), director Ethan Spaulding (The
Simpsons, Avatar: The Last Airbender), dialogue director Andrea Romano (Batman: The Dark
Knight Returns), character designer Phil Bourassa (Justice League: War), and some special
guests. Based on Grant Morrison's famed DC storyline, Son of Batman arrives May 6 from
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD.
Arena

Independent Comics Publishing: Artist and Storytelling

Part 2 of the "Breaking In" panel from 5:30. With the comics and entertainment industries'
landscapes changing so rapidly, The Antidote Trust, America's #1 indie collective, returns with
more insights on you and your creative output. These indie professional will share input and
experiences on everything from creating to distributing your productions. You're invited to share
your insights too.
Room 208

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Behind the Scenes: Secrets of Creating Scripted Television

UPDATED: Mon, Apr 14, 09:43AM
Learn what it takes to create an hour of scripted television from the professionals. From writing
to directing to editing to providing the finishing musical touches, producer/director Tom Grey
(Cocktails with Stan), composer Tim Jones (Chuck), writer Kam Miller (Law & Order: SVU),
writer Keto Shimizu (Arrow), and First Assistant Director David Trotti (Burn Notice) pull back
the curtain to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the shows you love.
Friday April 18, 2014 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Room 210A

How to Break into or Expand Your Career in Hollywood

In this slightly insane mash-up, The Winner Twins, multiple award-winning and national
bestselling sci-fi authors, scriptwriters, and producers, moderate a panel filled with celebrities,
producers, agents, and directors who have already made it in Hollywood. They will share the
stories of their success and describe how to break into Hollywood today. Each will bring their
experience and real-world knowledge. Panelists include Rampage Jackson (legendary MMA
Fighter, The A Team), John Morrison (world-renowned wrestler, actor, screenwriter, producer),
Chavo Guerrero, Jr. (world-renowned wrestler, actor, personality), Richard Hatch (legendary
actor, Captain Apollo, Tom Zarek of Battlestar Galactica), Rob Prior (artist, director, creator of
the TV show Red Brick Road with Warner Brothers), and Cal Boyington (former head of
alternative television at Paradigm Talent Agency, former talent & packaging agent at ICM,
known for Workaholics, Whale Wars among many others). An announcement will be made at the
end of the panel involving a top secret Hollywood project.
Room 300DE

Queer Horror

Horror films, TV shows, books, and comics are more popular than ever. Authors, filmmakers,
and comics creators are always looking for new twists to the medium, including presenting
LGBT subtext, plot elements, and characters. But does a gay horror genre exist, and if so what
makes it different from mainstream horror? Do queer horror creators bring a different sensibility
to the medium? Has the current surge of LGBTQ acceptance and civil rights influenced the
horror genre? Prism Comics and moderator/horror expert Sean Abley (Fangoria,Out in The
Dark) explore these and other aspects of this popular genre from a queer perspective. Panelists
include Paul Etheredge Outz (Hellbent), Jeffrey Reddick (Final Destination, Day of The
Dead), J. T. Seaton (Nightshadows, NOLA Horror Film Fest), Jody Wheeler (The Dark Place,
Door Q), and others to be announced.
Room 203

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