Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming

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Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 ROOM LOCATIONS / SECOND FLOOR ROOM 21 – GAMING ROOM ROOM 24 – GENERAL PROGRAMMING ROOM 34 – GENERAL PROGRAMMING ROOM 41 – GENERAL PROGRAMMING ROOM 42 – GENERAL PROGRAMMING ROOM 49 – FRANK FRAZETTA MUSEUM ROOM 50 – GENERAL PROGRAMMING ROOM 52 – SPEED DATING ROOM 60 – MEET & GREET / PORTFOLIO REVIEW

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8th 3:00 - 8:00PM THE ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA Robert Rodriguez curates this installation of original Frank Frazetta masterwork paintings including several from Rodriguez’s personal collection. This is a rare up close look at the famous creations from the most influential American artist of the 20th century. A donation to the museum allows access to this rare, unprecedented event. (ROOM 49)

4:00 – 4:45PM FROM THE MICROSCOPE TO THE BIG SCREEN: CREEPY CRAWLIES IN POP CULTURE We enjoy so many movies and stories inspired by insects and other creepy crawlies. Join John Leavengood, insect taxonomist and evolutionary biologist, to learn how things like the monsters from the “Alien" movie series, Starship Troopers, Spider-Man, The Tick, Ant-Man and giant monstrous insects compare to actual insects and their almost supernatural abilities, weird appearances and strange behavior. (ROOM 34)

4:00 – 4:45PM THE WIZARD WORLD FILM FESTIVAL: COMING SOON TO A CON NEAR YOU Are you an independent filmmaker or a fan of independent films? Most indie films run the film festival circuit to promote and hopefully find distribution for their films. Wizard World is proud to announce the Wizard World Film Festival, now accepting submissions for its final three events of 2013, beginning with the Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Sept. 20-22. Film festival organizers and independent film director Roze (Speak No Evil) will highlight how to submit to film festivals, the nitty gritty of indie film production and sneak previews of films to be featured on future stops of the Wizard World Film Festival tour. (ROOM 42)

5:00 – 5:45PM BREAKING INTO COMICS Come join Kyle Higgins (Nightwing; Batman: Gates of Gotham; Captain America), Arvell Jones (Captain America; Thor; Daredevil; Iron Man), and Eisner Award Nominee Ben Templesmith (Wasteland; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; 30 Days of Night; Choker) as they tell the pure, unvarnished truth about what artists and writers need to do to break into the comics biz! If you are looking to BREAK IN then this Q&A chat you won’t want to miss! (ROOM 34)

5:00 – 5:45PM MEET THE REAL LIFE SUPERHEROES! Join Tea Krulos, author of the new book Heroes in the Night: Inside the Real Life Superhero Movement, a non-fiction that explores the “Real Life Superhero” (RLSH) subculture -- people that invent their own costumed persona and hit the street to do charity events and sometimes even attempt crime-fighting. In a rare team up special, Krulos will be hosting a panel that includes actual RLSHs. They are: They are: Razorhawk, who leads the Great Lakes Alliance in Minneapolis, Watchman and Blackbird of the Milwaukee team the Challengers, Electron from La Crosse, WI, and Chicago’s own Moon and Crimson Catalyst (ROOM 42)

6:00 – 6:45PM XION NETWORK PRESENTS: CREATING DYNAMIC BLACK FEMALE CHARACTERS IN FICTION This specially constructed informative and entertaining workshop features Independent Creators Shawn Alleyne (Aizan), Joe Curry (Prodigy), Ytasha Womack (Post Black) and an esteemed panel sharing their techniques, advice and secrets on how to develop strong female characters in comics and novels with an emphasis on black culture. If you are an aspiring writer and/or artist, this “From-the-ground-up” approach will guide you through practical drawing and writing tips on how to build your characters and worlds. A portion of the panel will feature a question and answer discussion that seeks to make creators explore new aspects of their developing character, and question the established status quo of the lack of strong diverse black female characters in fiction. (ROOM 34)

6:00 – 6:45PM CREATIVITY THAT LASTS

1 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 As an artist, writer, actor, musician or creator, there is nothing more challenging than the development of the creative process. Is art birthed from the spontaneous or is it a result of a carefully crafted rhythm and structure? In this panel, esteemed creators, David Chelsea (Snow Angel; Dark Horse Presents; Welcome to the Zone), Trevor Mueller (Albert the Alien; Reading with Pictures), Dan Parent (Archie; Betty and Veronica; Sabrina the Teenage Witch), and Rob Prior (Spawn; Deep Space 9; Evil Ernie; Heavy Metal) describe how to overcome creative obstacles and share their keys to unleashing creativity. Moderated by Tony Kim (ROOM 42)

7:00 – 7:45PM CREATE COMICS IN THE iPAD Mastajwood, a digital artist who created the first comic entirely on an iPad, will walk you through his process on how you can pencil, ink, color and letter your own comics from your iPad with just $10 worth of apps. (ROOM 34)

7:00 – 7:45PM COSTUMING ARMOR AND PROP MAKING 101 Join us for a hands-on workshop into the world of armor and prop making. From sculpting to silicones, you will learn everything you need to help you step up your game from world of spandex! (ROOM 42)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9th 12:00 - 7:00PM THE ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA Robert Rodriguez curates this installation of original Frank Frazetta masterwork paintings including several from Rodriguez’s personal collection. This is a rare up close look at the famous creations from the most influential American artist of the 20th century. A donation to the museum allows access to this rare, unprecedented event. (ROOM 49)

1:00 – 1:45PM SELF PUBLISHING: BRINGING YOUR DREAM TO MARKET This panel is hosted by D’mok Revival: Awakening author Michael Zummo, featuring publishing expert Brittney Brauer, graphic designer Michelle Volansky, and other industry experts. Bringing your novel series to market is no longer held captive by big publishing companies. Learn how you can bring your dream to market through self-publishing. Zummo, Brauer, Volansky, and other will share their experiences and insights, point out the pitfalls and how to avoid them, talk about printed editions versus ebooks, and give you the roadmap to successfully debut your book. D’mok Revival: Awakening will be used as a case study to drive home real-life examples of what does and does not work. If you have a story you want to bring to market, check this panel out! (ROOM 34)

1:00 – 1:45PM MEET THE 501st Join members of the 501st Legion, the largest Start Wars costuming group on the planet, lead a forum discussion on Star Wars costuming and their organization! Find out who we are and what we do, getting knowledge on what it takes to recreate film-accurate uniforms from some of the world’s most respected costumers, and learn about the exciting lives they lead and charitable missions that they undertake! Join us... Together, we can rule the costuming galaxy! (ROOM 41)

1:00 – 1:45PM DEAD FANS WALKING Come to an open discussion for fans on AMC’s hit show, The Walking Dead, hosted by Liz and Lindi of TeamTSD (@TeamTSD) and a chance to win some awesome #TWD prizes! Share your thoughts on the show and predictions for Season 4. See you there! No Walkers allowed. (ROOM 42)

1:00 – 1:45PM PUTTING A CREATIVE TEAM TOGETHER TO LAUNCH A NEW COMIC Join Alan J. Porter and Daniel L. Mann as they share they story on how they put their creative team together with the goal of producing their very own comic book and some of the struggles they faced along the way. (ROOM 50)

1:00 - 1:45PM STAN LEE MEET AND GREET – PAID EVENT Ever wonder what it’s like to hang out with Stan Lee? Well, here’s your chance, the king of comics is ready to meet you! Learn what inspires him, how he got to where he is today, and what advice he would give young aspiring talent who want to break into the comic industry. Whatever burning questions you have, your man Stan is ready to answer them. Must purchase a separate ticket for this event. (ROOM 60)

2:00 – 2:45PM TRAILER PARK Come see some of the hottest trailers from upcoming movies on the BIG SCREEN! (ROOM 24)

2:00 – 2:45PM SUPER SECRETS

2 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 Ten things even his most passionate fans don’t know about the Man of Steel but will be glad when they find out. (ROOM 34)

2:00 – 2:45PM THE MAKING OF STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN Celebrate the amazing actresses, actors, and behind the scene artists who worked on Nicholas Meyer’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan with this multimedia presentation by College of Lake County sociology professors John and Maria Jose Tenuto. More than 120 rare, and many never-before-seen, newly discovered photographs paint the incredible picture of a company of actors and artists whose talents combined to create one of Star Trek’s best films. in addition to the photographs, the presentation will share trivia and little known facts about the making of TWOK based on six years of research. A special thank you to writer/director Nicholas Meyer for his permission to share these photographs and the University of Iowa Library. (ROOM 41)

2:00 – 2:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH VERNE TROYER Verne Troyer earned his claim to fame as “Mini Me” in the Austin Powers film franchise. Since then he has appeared in numerous films including Men in Black; Instinct; Jingle All The Way; Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; Bubble Boy; The Grinch Who Stole Christmas; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and 2008’s The Love Guru. Most recently, Verne starred alongside Christopher Plummer, Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law in the Oscar nominated film, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. (ROOM 42)

2:00 – 2:45PM WEBCOMICS 101 Webcomics veteran Brad Guigar will do a step-by-step tutorial on setting up your Web site. Using Comic Easel for Word Press, Guigar will walk through the install and show you how to get your site up and looking professional in no time. (ROOM 50)

2:00 - 4:00PM SCI-FI SPEED DATING Ladies and Gentlemen! Are you single and fired of looking for love in Alderraan places? Are you ready to let your geek flag fly? Then it is time to try Sci-Fi Speed Dating! Sci-Fi Speed Dating returns by popular demand! You asked for it, We got it! The fantastic crew from Sci-Fi Speed Dating will host 5 sessions this year! To sign up please go to http://signups.scifispeeddating.com/wwchicago/ In the meantime, check them out at www.facebook.com/SciFiSpeedDating All LGBT participants, there will be a session just for you on Sunday! (questions, please e-mail [email protected]). (ROOM 52)

2:30 – 3:15PM JASON DAVID FRANK MEET AND GREET – PAID EVENT Here’s your chance to meet the original Green Power Ranger Jason David Frank in a more private setting, away from the convention crowds. Make sure to bring your questions because JDF will have your answers. Must purchase a separate ticket for this event. (ROOM 60)

3:00 – 3:45PM WONDER WOMEN FOR THE 21st CENTURY We couldn’t imagine our favorite comic book, TV show, or film without our beloved super heroines, however the journey for them has not been easy. Whether it’s cultural barriers or societal sexism, super women have had to fight more than just crime in order to survive. Join us as Jenny Frison (True Blood; Spike; Revival; Angel), Joe Linsner (Dawn; Sinful Suzi), Chrissie Zullo (Cinderella: Fables Are Forever; Fables; Hack/Slash: The Series), and Dr. Rebecca Housel discuss the challenges and obstacles of creating relevant female protagonists in today’s male dominated industries. Moderated by Tony Kim (ROOM 34)

3:00 – 3:45PM SUPERMAN AT 75 Created in 1933 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1, cover dated June 1938. The Man of Steel was the first superhero and is still the character behind countless comics, movies, TV shows, videogames, and much, much more. One of the most recognizable icons in the world, Superman generates huge revenues and still, after all these decades, controversy over ownership and control of the franchise. Discussing Superman’s matchless legacy is an all-star anniversary panel including Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams (Superman; Action Comics), Travis Langley (PsychologyToday.com), and Larry Tye (Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero). Moderated by Danny Fingeroth (Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero). Up, up, and away! (ROOM 41)

3:00 – 3:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH JON HEDER Having made his feature film debut as the title character of the comedy film Napoleon Dynamite Jon Heder has also acted in The Benchwarmers; School for Scoundrels; Blades of Glory and Mama’s Boy.

3 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 Having worked with everyone from Steve Martin and Christopher Walken to Kevin Spacey and Clint Eastwood, Michael Rosenbaum has made his very own mark when he portrayed the iconic character Lex Luthor on the smash hit Smallville for ten years. Don’t miss this chance to see these two best buds as they chat about all things Heder & Rosenbaum! Moderated by Jarrett Crippen (ROOM 42)

3:00 – 3:45PM HOW TO PITCH UCREATECOMICS MILLION DOLLAR FUND Ucreate presents our program to the public. The UcreateComics, Pitch-Vote-Create web platform, where aspiring Artists and Writers present their concepts to comic book fans for voting. The winners receive development contracts worth up to $50,000.00.

Everyone can pitch UcreateComics. You can be an artist and writer, but you don’t have to be. The structure of a pitch is a multi-layered process but your idea is the core. We’ll discuss all the practical aspects of the UcreateComics pitching process, what you must have; such as an elevator pitch, a synopsis, character breakdowns, and more. We show you the best way to present an idea and some simple ways to understand intellectual property. You will understand how to work with us to build your ideas and fan momentum to win a pitch competition, and the details of a comic book development deal with UcreateComics. UcreateComics will launch its website www.ucreatecomics.com at this events and introduce it’s first competition “Become Extraordinary” a writing competition in conjunction with Write Brothers Software.

Writers will find entry info at our booth (#521) about this competition - or can go to the website http://www.ucreatecomics.com/competitions/writebrothers-competition. Writers will be asked to submit their script ideas for the UcreateComics SuitZ comic book concept. The grand prize is a one issue comic writing contract from UcreateComics worth $1000 and a full suite of Write Brothers (www.write-bros.com) writing software valued at over $750. The winning script will be illustrated by UcreateComics. The winner also receives 20% royalty on the comic issue and a one-year Freelancer membership on www.UcreateComics.com. Two runner ups will receive Write Brothers software packages. Moderated by Douglas Duncan (CEO UcreateComics.com), and Donald Lanouette (Founder, Creative Director UcreateComics.com)

About UcreateComics: UcreateComics is an online comic book community with a Million Dollar Fund for comic book development. We accept all concept pitches, put them to member votes, and then award comic book development deals of up to $50,000.00. UcreateComics is the training ground for aspiring artists and writers to compete for paying contracts. (ROOM 50)

4:00 - 5:30PM MARVEL PORTFOLIO REVIEW Marvel editor will be conducting portfolio reviews. Here’s what you need to know: • Portfolios will need to be dropped off between the hours of 4:00 - 6:00PM on Thursday and 3:00 - 5:00PM on Friday at the Wizard World Information BOOTH #721 / SECOND FLOOR • Portfolios MUST contain your contact information. This includes your full name, cell phone number, and e- mail address. • Portfolio reviews will happen Friday from 4:00 - 5:30PM and Saturday from 2:30 - 4:00PM in ROOM 60. If you will not or cannot be present at this time, do not leave your portfolio. • Do not leave original work with us. Whatever your portfolio contains, make sure you keep the original work. We cannot be responsible for any lost or misplaced work. • Please respect the Marvel editors time and opinion. • Focus on your sequentials. While cover artwork is important, most new artists are hired to do interiors. • Review sessions are limited to artists only. • Not all submissions will be chosen for review. • PORTFOLIO REVIEW SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT 11AM ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT THE WIZARD WORLD INFORMATION BOOTH #721 / SECOND FLOOR

4:00 – 4:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH WIL WHEATON A worldwide audience may know him from recent roles as ‘Evil Wil Wheaton’ on The Big Bang Theory, ‘Doctor Isaac Parrish’ on EUReKA, or ‘Fawkes’ on The Guild but Wil Wheaton’s successful acting career began in 1986 with acclaimed roles in Stand By Me and Toy Soldiers. He continued to build his resume through his teen years as series regular ‘Wesley Crusher’ on Star Trek: The Next Generation and opposite Robin Williams in Disney’s Flubber. But Wil’s career has expanded into many areas; author, blogger, podcaster, voice actor, and champion of geek culture. Joins us as we dive into the fun and exciting Wheatonverse! Moderated by Aaron Sagers (ROOM 24)

4 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 4:00 – 4:45PM FROM OZ TO ANGELS: HOW BIG DOG INK IS BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO OLD FAVORITES Adaptations are everywhere in comic books. From classic tales of the undead and age old stories of fairy princesses, to a retelling of a familiar journey down a road made of golden yellow brick, find out how Big Dog Ink is treating the source material right and putting out entertaining stories that are taking the comics world by storm. Join writer/creator Tom Hutchison in this interactive panel as he discusses Big Dog Ink’s acclaimed hit comic book series Legend of Oz: The Wicked West, Ursa Minor and Penny of Your Soul and dishes about BDI’s new creator owned offerings, Rex: Zombie Killer and Knightingail. Joining him will be writer Dirk Manning (Legend of Oz: The Wicked West; Nightmare World), superstar artist Nei Ruffino (Legend of Oz: The Wicked West; Shahrazad) and writers Kari Castor & Kim Hutchison, who are tackling Big Dog Ink’s newest creative epic, Shahrazad. Will also feature an audience Q&A where no topic is off limits! (ROOM 34)

4:00 – 4:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH JAMES MARSTERS Best known for his role as Spike, the platinum blonde vampire on hit shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, James Masters answers questions about everything from his evolution from acting to music, and the projects he plans to conquer in the future. Moderated by Rebecca Housel (ROOM 41)

4:00 – 4:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH ANDREW McCARTHY Making his appearance in dozens of films, including The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Joy Luck Club, Mulholland Falls and such iconic movies as Pretty in Pink; St. Elmo’s Fire and Weekend At Bernie’s, Andrew McCarthy continues to entertain as an actor, director and writer. Having co-starred for two seasons on Lipstick Jungle, McCarthy has also starred on Broadway and is an award winning travel writer as the editor- at-large for National Geographic Traveler. He arrives to Wizard World Chicago to answer all of your burning questions! (ROOM 42)

4:00 – 4:45PM DESIGNING FANTASY WORLDS Together, Keith Baker (Eberron), Kenneth Hite (Trail of Cthulhu) and Will Hindmarch (Always/Never/Now) have decades of experience designing worlds for roleplaying games, MMORPGs, and fiction. Join in an informal discussion on all issues involved in creating a world for games or stories! (ROOM 50)

5:00 – 5:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH STAN “THE MAN” LEE Comic book king, Stan Lee is ready to rumble at Wizard World Chicago! This creator, writer, editor, producer, publisher and television personality can certainly do it all. Join world renowned, Stan Lee as he shares his inspiring stories and answers all of your questions. (ROOM 24)

5:00 – 5:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH LINDA BLAIR Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Exorcist with Golden Globe Award Winner Linda Blair! Having gained international acclaim for her role as Regan, the possessed child in The Exorcist in 1973, Blair has since appeared in nearly 70 television and film roles. Today she is active in the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused, neglected, and abandoned animals from the harsh streets of the Los Angeles area, as well as from the overcrowded and overwhelmed city and county animal shelters. For more about Linda Blair, visit www.lindablair.com (ROOM 34)

5:00 – 7:00PM THE ULTIMATE DOCTOR WHO 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, Rachell Montgomery, host of The Ultimate Doctor Who Screening will bring a lively, fun-filled Doctor Who panel to Wizard World Chicago where all things Doctor Who will be discussed. Don’t miss our on a hilarious Doctor Who trivia quiz and giveaways courtesy of BBC Home Entertainment! (ROOM 41)

5:00 – 5:45PM ROGER EBERT, CHICAGO, AND COMICS

At a time when too many movies are built from flat, TV-style visuals of people standing around talking, movies based on comic books represent one of the last best hopes for visionary filmmaking. - Roger Ebert

Before he was a film critic, the recently-deceased Roger Ebert was a comics fan who wrote an in-depth article about Stan Lee and Marvel in a 1966 issue of the Sun-Time’ Midwest magazine. Known also as a prolific contributor to science-fiction magazines and an active member of sci-fi fandom, Ebert, was of course, a Chicago local hero. He wrote insightful reviews of superhero movies, but excited controversy when he said that videogames could not be art. Moderator Danny Fingeroth has assembled an outstanding panel of

5 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 people who knew Roger and/or the Chicago comics retailer and fan worlds of the 1960s. Panelists include author George Hagenauer (Men’s Adventure Magazines in Postwar America), Maggie Thompson (The Comics Buyers Guide), and Ron Massengill (pioneering Chicago comics retailer). (ROOM 42)

5:00 – 5:45PM KICKSTARTING YOUR COMICS The Sun Bros published their first two comic books--Chinatown and Apocalypse Man--through a tremendously successful Kickstarter campaign, bringing in over $25,000 from more than 600 backers in just 31 days. Now their books are on the shelves of bookstores and comic shops throughout Chicago, and they continue to receive online orders for their books every week. But how did they do it? From building a fanbase through social media to shooting the Kickstarter video to actually securing the funds you need-- crowdsourcing is a new, exciting, and multi-faceted way to get your comics in print. Join the Sun Bros for an interactive panel discussion on how to Kickstart your own comics and get your work out there! (ROOM 50)

6:00 – 6:45PM GIRLS GONE GORE! Horror authors Lisa M. Lilly and Carrie Green will discus horror and femininity; the role of women in horror films and books; as well as how to write, publish and market horror eBooks, whatever your gender. Lisa M. Lilly is an author and attorney. Her thriller The Awakening is an Amazon occult and feminist bestseller. The title story of her short story collection The Tower Formerly Known as Sears and Two Other Tales of Urban Horror was recently made into a short film under the name Willis Tower. Her poems and short fiction have appeared in numerous print and on-line magazines, including Parade of Phantoms, ChickFlicks, and Hair Trigger. Carrie Green is a Marketing, Social Media and PR pro. Her media hits include BusinessWeek, CFO, CIO, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Time, Computerworld, Crain’s Chicago Business, Entrepreneur, Fortune Small Business, Industry Standard, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal, among many others. Additionally, she has promoted traditionally published business books from McGraw-Hill, Jossey-Bass (Wiley) and Edward Elgar Publishing. She is the Amazon bestselling Horror author of Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, and Sugar Is Sweet. (ROOM 34)

6:00 – 6:45PM BATMAN AND PSYCHOLOGY As the Dark Knight prepares to join the Man of Steel on the big screen, psychologist Dr. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight,) author Danny Fingeroth (Superman on the Couch) and Eisner Award Winner Scott Snyder (Batman; Detective Comics; American Vampire) delve beneath Batman’s cowl to examine the complex inner world of Bruce Wayne in comic books, television, and film. Does Batman have PTSD, OCD, MPD, or any other mental disorder? Why the mask, the bat, and attraction to the cat he ought to lock up? Why does he work with underage partners? And why won’t he kill that homicidal, green-haired clown? Does Bruce Wayne have bats in his belfry? (ROOM 42)

6:00 – 6:45PM THE COVER PAGE DEMYSTIFIED The cover page. No other aspect of a single issue comic is as polarizing as the cover page. It has a tough job. To quickly catch the eye amongst a wall of competing issues, hold the viewer’s attention and then pitch that reader on the rest of the book. So what makes a good cover? How much work needs to be put in? And why is it so difficult to create? Discover the answers from Esad Ribic (Wolverine; Spider-Man; Thor; X- Men). Don’t miss out! (ROOM 50)

7:00 - 8:00PM A CONVERSATION WITH... ROBERT RODRIGUEZ Robert Rodriguez, whose previous movies include Machete, Sin City, From Dusk Till Dawn and Once Upon a Time In Mexico, will conduct “A Conversation With... Robert Rodriguez” on Friday evening, August 9th featuring exclusive sneak peels of Machete Kills and Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For, an exclusive presentation on The Art of Frank Frazetta, a preview of his upcoming Frank Frazetta project, Fire and Ice, a Q&A, plus special guest appearances.

In addition, Rodriguez will also be unveiling The Art of Frank Frazetta featuring 15 masterwork original paintings including Death Dealer, The Barbarian, At the Earth’s Core, and even Frazetta’s original From Dusk Till Dawn painting he made for the 1996 film. The artwork will be available for viewing all four days of the conventions, Thursday, August 8 through Sunday, August 11.

Preferred seating for Robert Rodriguez VIP attendees begins at 6:30PM, followed by all Wizard World VIP attendees. Seating for General Admission attendees will begin at 6:45PM. Entry is free, though donations are encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Frank Frazetta Museum. (ROOM 24)

6 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 8:00 - 10:00PM WIZARD WORLD ARTIST PRO AM - 21+ Come join host Rob Prior for the inaugural Artist Pro Am! Professional artists and amateur artists go head- to-head in this paper-covered, ink-induced, color-splattering scrawl. Two will enter the ‘ring’ and only two will exit... Stay through to the end when one Pro and one Am will be selected to win a BIG CASH PRIZE! Additional prizes will be given throughout the night and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission with your Wizard World wristband. Supplies brought to you by jerrysartarama.com. The Artist Pro Am will be held at 5 Roses Pub, 5509 Park Pl., Rosemont, IL 60018. 21+ (5 ROSES PUB, 5509 PARK PL)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th 10:00AM - 7:00PM THE ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA Robert Rodriguez curates this installation of original Frank Frazetta masterwork paintings including several from Rodriguez’s personal collection. This is a rare up close look at the famous creations from the most influential American artist of the 20th century. A donation to the museum allows access to this rare, unprecedented event. (ROOM 49)

10:30 – 11:15AM COMIC GEEKS, A WEB SERIES A screening of the Comic Geeks pilot episode, a web series that focuses on a group of comic book obsessed friends. They try to balance adult life with their four-colored passion. Season One debuts this fall. (ROOM 41)

11:00 – 11:45AM REINVENTING INFORMATION: POP CULTURE AS A VISUAL LANGUAGE FOR THE 21st CENTURY Some say the American Empire is folding, others say it is just beginning. Regardless of your position, one cannot deny the cultural impact America currently has upon the world. With the advent of mass media in the 20th century, the stage has been set for a new cultural revolution led by the United States. In out technologically driven 21st Century, when our everyday experience is surrounded by visually-driven interactive presentations, and when the technological shift from content delivery to context delivery systems occurs, how will our in-depth knowledge of popular culture change and shape the world as we know it? Truth be told, we think in contextual analogies, and it’s already happening. Michael Foster is a futurist, armchair psychologist, web designer, photographer, game designer, a cinema fanatic, and a visual designer. His varied career in digital and traditional media makes him a prime candidate to blog about the age of reinvention for the Huffington Post. He began his careers in multimedia working in television, where he produced and directed 13 television programs when he was 20-years-old, including Barcelona, a pilot episode requested by Deamworks SKG. Michael is a founder and co-owner of Boojazz Studios, and is working on a nonfiction project titledDigital Fire: Living in the Age of Reinvention with rRussell C. Smith.(ROOM 34)

11:00 – 11:45AM COMPETITIVE COSPLAY Join Cosplay veterans Ivy Doomkitty, Eric “Smoke” Moran, Jarret “The Defuser” Crippen and others as they talk about the growing culture of cosplay. This informative panel will center on cosplay and costume contests from around the nation and how these contests are not all about winning and losing but more about lovers of the genre coming together to exchange ideas, tips, tricks and of course, showing off their latest creations. But don’’t worry; your hosts will also go into detail about what they look for in selecting winners at shows from around the country, specifics on categories, quality, difficulty and showmanship will all be discussed. Lastly they will talk about what Wizard World is doing to help you get your COSPLAY ON! (ROOM 42)

11:00 – 11:45AM STORYTELLING WITH MICHAEL GOLDEN: TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL Join groundbreaking storyteller, Michael Golden (Dr. Strange; The ‘Nam; G. I. Joe; Batman) as he shares his fundamental rules for how to craft your story and take it to the professional level. (ROOM 50)

11:00 – 11:45AM JASON DAVID FRANK MEET AND GREET – PAID EVENT Here’s your chance to meet the original Green Power Ranger Jason David Frank in a more private setting, away from the convention crowds. Make sure to bring your questions because JDF will have your answers. Must purchase a separate ticket for this event. (ROOM 60)

11:30 – 12:15PM JOHN BARROWMAN John Barrowman started his career as a leading man in musical theatre, with numerous credits on both London’s West End and Broadway. Not content with also simply recording four solo albums with Sony Music, Barrowman created the role of Captain Jack Harkness in the first series of Russel T Davies’s revamped

7 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 Doctor Who for BBC TV. The character created such an impact that he was given his own spin off series, Torchwood. John can currently be seen playing Malcolm Merlyn in the hit series Arrow on the CW Network all whilst finding the time to co-author and publish multiple novels, the latest being Torchwood: Exodus Code a novel based on the TV series. How he found time to visit Wizard World in Chicago is one question we would like to know in this special one-on-one! (ROOM 24)

11:30 – 12:15PM WWE® SUPERSTAR CM PUNK® Q&A (ROOM 41)

12:00 – 12:45PM PITFALLS OF WRITING Whether you are a seasoned writer or a brand new one, the journey of writing a compelling story is a tumultuous one. Creative writing is often fill with all kinds of discouraging land-mines or creative dead-ends. Hear from Steven Grant (The Punisher; The Avengers; Two Guns; Catwoman), Chloe Neill (Chicagoland Vampires), Eisner Award Winner Scott Snyder (Batman; Detective Comics; American Vampire), and Eisner Award Winner Nate Powell (March; Swallow Me Whole; Sounds of Your Name) as they share some of their secrets to not only completing a compelling story but also developing habits to be a more effective writer. Moderated by Tony Kim (ROOM 34)

12:00 – 12:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH MANU BENNETT Wizard World is pleased to be joined by rising star, Manu Bennett. Having portrayed Crixus in the STARZ Original Series Spartacus: Vengeance, Manu has taken his rugged good looks and acting chops to the big screenI can in Peter Jackson’s thrilling epic, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in which he plays Azog. Manu can also be seen in the hit CW series, Arrow as the mysterious Slade Wilson who turns into Deathstroke in the original Green Arrow comics. Be sure to keep an eye out for Manu Bennett as he reprises the role of Azog in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug later this year. (ROOM 42)

12:00 – 12:45PM THE 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF LOS ANGELES’S GRINDHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL Join Eric Caidin (Hollywood Book & Poster Co.) as he shows a 15 minute documentary on Grindhouse history featuring Quentin Tarantino and clips of the best Grindhouse films ever screened. Stick around because you never know who might show up. (ROOM 50)

12:00 - 2:00PM SCI-FI SPEED DATING Ladies and Gentlemen! Are you single and fired of looking for love in Alderraan places? Are you ready to let your geek flag fly? Then it is time to try Sci-Fi Speed Dating! Sci-Fi Speed Dating returns by popular demand! You asked for it, We got it! The fantastic crew from Sci-Fi Speed Dating will host 5 sessions this year! To sign up please go to http://signups.scifispeeddating.com/wwchicago/ In the meantime, check them out at www.facebook.com/SciFiSpeedDating All LGBT participants, there will be a session just for you on Sunday! (questions, please e-mail [email protected]). (ROOM 52)

12:00 – 3:00PM ZENESCOPE PORTFOLIO REVIEW Zenescope is looking for talented interior pencilers looking to work for a top ten comic book publisher. Please bring sequential pages for review, contact information and materials to leave with us to review further. (BOOTH 1200)

12:30 – 1:00PM A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MICHAEL SHANNON Wizard World is proud to present esteemed thespian and Academy® Award nominee, Michael Shannon. In making a rare convention appearance, Shannon marks a symbolic return to the city where he began his theater career. With over thirty roles in the film, Shannon continues to deliver gripping performances, including Jeff Nichols’ Mud; Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel and Ariel Vromen’s The Iceman. Join this star of Martin Scorsese’s HBO series, Boardwalk Empire for a special fire side chat. Yep, just a comfy recliner, a microphone and a “blazing fire,” (created through the magic of special effects) as Michael Shannon imparts life lessons, hidden truths and tasty recipes for chili. Well, maybe not the ‘hidden truths’ part. (ROOM 24)

12:30 – 1:15PM VAMPIRE LORE AND OTHER URBAN MYTHS AND LEGENDS WITH DR. REBECCA HOUSEL If a little “love bite” could make you faster, stronger, more beautiful and immortal, why wouldn’t you do it? The “Pop Culture Professor” Dr. Rebecca Housel answers this question and more as she explores the world’s fascination with vampires, wolves, ghosts and everything supernatural. (ROOM 41)

8 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 12:45 – 1:15PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH WILL YUN LEE (ROOM 42)

1:00 – 1:45PM SUPE ON THE BIG SCREEN What Warner Bros. got right (its British star and its backstory), what it got wrong (forgetting, among other things, that Superman doesn’t kill), and what it could have and should have learned from the successes and failures of earlier Superman films back to the days of Kirk Alyn and Christopher Reeve. (ROOM 34)

1:15 – 2:00PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH MICHAEL ROSENBAUM (ROOM 42)

1:00 – 1:45PM EBERRON AND BEYOND Originally released for Dungeons & Dragons in 2004, the world of Eberron is the setting for dozens of novels and game supplements, along with the MMORPG D&D Online. Join world creator Keith Baker for an informal discussion of ways to add depth and flair to your gaming experience. (ROOM 50)

1:15 – 1:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH ZACHARY QUINTO Moderated by Aaron Sagers (ROOM 24)

1:30 – 2:15PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH BRANDON ROUTH (ROOM 41)

2:00 – 2:45PM WAREHOUSE 13 WITH AARON ASHMORE AND EDDIE McCLINTOCK After finishing a successful fourth season run, Warehouse 13 is set to finish the series strong with an upcoming six-episode fifth and final season. Join show stars, Aaron Ashmore (Smallville; Lost Girl) and Eddie McClintock (Bones; Three Wise Guys) and hear what they have to say about what it’s been like to work on the show, what’s in store and what YOU have to say about it too! (ROOM 24)

2:00 – 2:45PM COMICS CONSPIRACY: 50 YEARS OF THE JFK ASSASSINATION IN COMICS As with movies, TV, and novels, comics creators have been fascinated with the facts--and the maddening mysteries--surrounding the murder of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in Dallas on November 22, 1963. This panel will discuss why comics creators and readers are so tantalized by the assassination, and the various ways it has been portrayed in comics. Panelists include writer Steven Grant (BadLands), and Craig Frank (JFK Secret Ops), and Larry Tye (Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero; and of upcoming biography of Robert F. Kennedy). Moderator Danny Fingeroth is working (with legendary artist Rick Geary) on a graphic novel biography of Jack Ruby, the man who killed Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV. Chicago, Ruby’s birthplace, and a city that played an important part in Kennedy history, is the perfect place for such a discussion. (ROOM 34)

2:00 – 2:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH RALPH MACCHIO (ROOM 42)

2:00 – 2:45PM THE ART OF TELEVISION ANIMATION WITH TOM COOK Wizard World is proud to present world-renown animator Tom Cook (Tarzan; Flash Gordon; He-Man and the Masters of the Universe; She-Ra Princess of Power) to Chicago! 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 cartoon were made! (ROOM 50)

2:30 - 4:00PM MARVEL PORTFOLIO REVIEW Marvel editor will be conducting portfolio reviews. Here’s what you need to know: • Portfolios will need to be dropped off between the hours of 4:00 - 6:00PM on Thursday and 3:00 - 5:00PM on Friday at the Wizard World Information BOOTH #721 / SECOND FLOOR • Portfolios MUST contain your contact information. This includes your full name, cell phone number, and e- mail address. • Portfolio reviews will happen Friday from 4:00 - 5:30PM and Saturday from 2:30 - 4:00PM in ROOM 60. If you will not or cannot be present at this time, do not leave your portfolio. • Do not leave original work with us. Whatever your portfolio contains, make sure you keep the original work. We cannot be responsible for any lost or misplaced work. • Please respect the Marvel editors time and

9 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 opinion. • Focus on your sequentials. While cover artwork is important, most new artists are hired to do interiors. • Review sessions are limited to artists only. • Not all submissions will be chosen for review. • PORTFOLIO REVIEW SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT 11AM ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT THE WIZARD WORLD INFORMATION BOOTH #721 / SECOND FLOOR

2:30 – 2:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH DENNIS RODMAN (ROOM 41)

3:00 – 4:30PM CBLDF CHICAGO COMIC CON AUCTION! The legendary CBLDF Chicago Comic Con Auction returns! Protect the freedom to read by bidding on a dazzling array of original art, signed scripts, rare comics and uncommon memorabilia donated by the greatest creators and fans in the industry. Items being auctioned off include art by Charlie Adlard, Chris Burnham, Erik Larsen, Frank Miller, Jimmy Palmiotti, Tim Seeley, Matt Wagner & many more, alongside signed scripts from Alan Moore, Garth Ennis, Brad Meltzer & more! All this plus celebrity autographs, and a handpicked selection of signed collectibles curated by Geoff Johns@ Preview images and bidding instructions are available to see at the CBLDF’s booth (#1141) on the Wizard World Exhibit Hall! (ROOM 34)

3:00 – 3:45PM WIBBLY WOBBLY TIME: A DOCTOR WHO PANEL Come celebrate 50 years of time travel with an amazing panel of Doctor Who experts. Join panelists Steven Warren Hill (Gallifrey Base Forum), Paul Jonathan Booth (Fan Phenomena: Doctor Who), Jennifer Adams Kelley (Chicago Tardis) as they discuss why our favorite Time Lord has endured for five decades, speculate on the 12th Doctor, and what we might see for the 50th Anniversary episode. No Whovian should miss this! Moderated by Tony Kim (ROOM 41)

3:00 – 3:45PM WHO IS BATMAN TO YOU? With Ramon F. Bachs (Batman; Batgirl), Greg Capullo (Batman), Francis Portela (Batman and Robin; Batman), and Scott Snyder (Batman; Detective Comics). Moderated by David Macho (ROOM 42)

3:00 – 3:45PM VOICE OVER WITH TARA STRONG Join this three-time Annie Awards nominee and highly successful voice actress, Tara Strong (Ultimate Spider-Man; Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!; Family Guy; Wolverine and the X-Men; Ben 10) at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. Tara’s natural gift for making people laugh through unusual voices became most apparent when she starred as the title character in the animated series, Hello Kitty. This role inaugurated her lifetime career as a performer in over fifty different animated series. So what is next for Tara? You’ll have to bring your questions so Tara can answer them! (ROOM 50)

3:00 - 5:00PM SCI-FI SPEED DATING Ladies and Gentlemen! Are you single and fired of looking for love in Alderraan places? Are you ready to let your geek flag fly? Then it is time to try Sci-Fi Speed Dating! Sci-Fi Speed Dating returns by popular demand! You asked for it, We got it! The fantastic crew from Sci-Fi Speed Dating will host 5 sessions this year! To sign up please go to http://signups.scifispeeddating.com/wwchicago/ In the meantime, check them out at www.facebook.com/SciFiSpeedDating All LGBT participants, there will be a session just for you on Sunday! (questions, please e-mail [email protected]). (ROOM 52)

3:30 – 4:00PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH JON BERNTHAL (ROOM 24)

4:00 – 4:15PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH NORMAN REEDUS (ROOM 24)

4:00 – 4:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH JASON DAVID FRANK: POWER RANGER Come see the original Green Power Ranger, Jason David Frank live on the Wizard World Stage. Don’t miss your chance to ask your questions in this special audience Q&A session. Moderated by Rebecca Housel (ROOM 41)

4:00 – 4:45PM CROSSING OVER: ART AND MUSIC An artist, a musician, a writer, a dancer, or anyone who wishes to express themselves creativity constantly

10 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 strives to discover new ways to create. Comfortably is an alluring temptation but stagnation can only be avoided through constant expansion of ones’ talents and the burden of risk-taking. How do you create something new? Where can you get inspiration from? And does it feel like anything? Sometimes a look beyond is required to ignite the flames of creation. Join three such visionaries, rapper Tech N9ne (Something Else; All 6’s And 7’s; K.O.D.), artist Rob Prior (Heavy Metal; Spawn the Impaler; Terminator), and Grammy Award winning hip-hop artist Darryl McDaniels “D.M.C.” (Run-D.M.C.; King of Rock) who are exploring the outer reaches of what art “should be” and how some of the most vibrant collaborations are ‘hidden’ right under our nose. (ROOM 42)

4:00 – 5:15PM WEBCOMICS BOOTCAMP Sign up to get a personal, private, one-on-one consultation about improving your webcomic (details at www.evil-inc.com), and then come to the free, public discussion in which webcomic pioneer Brad Guigar will take you through ten steps to improving your webcomic. These are simple tips and techniques that you can probably apply right now and see immediate results. (ROOM 50)

4:00 – 4:45PM STAN LEE MEET AND GREET – PAID EVENT Ever wonder what it’s like to hang out with Stan Lee? Well, here’s your chance, the king of comics is ready to meet you! Learn what inspires him, how he got to where he is today, and what advice he would give young aspiring talent who want to break into the comic industry. Whatever burning questions you have, your man Stan is ready to answer them. Must purchase a separate ticket for this event. (ROOM 60)

4:45 – 5:30PM HOW TO BREAK INTO SCREENWRITING AND SHOW BIZ Writer for Star Trek: The Next Generation; Thundercats; Spiderman, and other hits will tell you the inside info on how to become a screenwriter. Writer Sandy Fries will also discus how to break into other Show Biz careers. Meet and talk to a person who has worked for Paramount Studios, NBC, Marvel and “ran with the big dogs” like Gene Roddenberry, Patrick Stewart, and Stan Lee. (ROOM 34)

5:00 – 5:45PM FIREFLY WITH MORENA BACCARIN, SUMMER GLAU AND ALAN TUDYK Even series cancelation can’t keep a great sci-fi-western story down. Join Morena Baccarin, Summer Glau, and Alan Tudyk from the fan beloved series in this special Q&A. After celebrating the show’s 10th Anniversary, find out what the stars have in store for the next ten. (ROOM 24)

5:00 – 5:45PM THE ACTORS ROUNDTABLE WITH ROBERT KNEPPER, NICHOLAS LEA AND MILO VENTIMIGLIA Join Robert Knepper, Nicholas Lea, and Milo Ventimiglia as they discuss the joys and not-so-joyous moments as actors, share their experiences and where their careers are taking them next. (ROOM 41)

5:00 – 5:45PM ORIGINAL FANTASY CONTENT CREATION IN CHICAGO From Haunted houses to fantasy plays and films Chicago is a hot bed of original content creators. In a panel discussion several of Chicago’s own fantasy content creators talk about the history, present and future of Chicago Fantasy Content Creation. Moderated by Joseph Jensen creator of Hades Haunted House, Chronicles of the Curse, Hades Revenge, Nightscape an evening of Terror, Night of Embers, 7 Gifts and Haunted America. (ROOM 42)

5:30 – 6:15PM TURNING YOUR ART INTO YOUR BUSINESS: HOW TO MARKET & SELL YOUR ART ONLINE Presented by NerdforaLiving.com, this discussion with professional marketers and independent artists & writers will offer helpful tips on creating your own online brand. The panelists will provide artists, creatives and DIYers an overview of and advice for promoting your art. The panel will examine how to get your small business started online, how to grow your audience, legal consideration for your business, and how to market yourself in the digital space. Social media platforms (including Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter), eCommerce options (including Esty, BigCommerce), and more will be involved in this discussion. Moderator Wendy Buske of Nerd For A Living leads a lively panel with social media strategist and iFanboy guest editor Kelly Stephenson, comic artist and Rocketbot.com co-founder Gene Kelly, and Loop & Hoodie writer and Armadian Creative owner Adron Buske (ROOM 50)

5:30 - 7:30PM SCI-FI SPEED DATING Ladies and Gentlemen! Are you single and fired of looking for love in Alderraan places? Are you ready to let your geek flag fly? Then it is time to try Sci-Fi Speed Dating! Sci-Fi Speed Dating returns by popular demand! You asked for it, We got it! The fantastic crew from Sci-Fi Speed Dating will host 5 sessions this year! To sign up please go to http://signups.scifispeeddating.com/wwchicago/

11 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 In the meantime, check them out at www.facebook.com/SciFiSpeedDating All LGBT participants, there will be a session just for you on Sunday! (questions, please e-mail [email protected]). (ROOM 52)

5:45 – 6:30PM SUPER VILLAINS AND PSYCHOLOGY Every great super-hero faces a formidable rogues gallery. Dr. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight author; Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics respondent) asks Danny Fingeroth (Superman on the Couch; Disguised as Clark Kent), Renee Witterstaetter (She-Hulk; Avengers), Alan J. Porter (Batman: The Unofficial Collectors Guide) and more to dive into darkness and investigate the inner workings of comics’ most nefarious fiends. Why do these characters become super- villains? What drives them? Are they all evil, are some simply misunderstood, and are some of them right to do the things they do? And why do they fascinate us so? (ROOM 34)

6:00 – 6:45PM THE BEST FILMS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated), Tim Seeley (G.I. Joe), Mike Norton (Young Avengers), and Robert K. Elder (Last Words of the Executed) talk about their favorite overlooked films and the impact those movies have had on their work, and vice versa -- how comics have influenced movies. Based on the book by Robert K. Elder, http://bestfilmneverseen.com/ (ROOM 41)

6:00 – 6:45PM GRIMM FAIRY TALES ANIMATED Come check out the horrific re-imagining of the Grimm Fairy Tales from Zenescope Entertainment, Titmouse Inc., Schneppzone and director Jon Schnepp. The gory and sexy style that is synonymous with the Zenescope brand will be on display. Find out how the project came to fruition and what big names have gotten involved in the project. Come enjoy the pilot episode of Grimm Fairy Tales Animated in all its horrific glory! For Mature Audiences Only (ROOM 42)

6:30PM – 8:30PM WIZARD WORLD ADULT COSTUME CONTEST Hosted by our very own superhero Jarrett “The Defuser” Crippen, the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con adult costume contest is no joke. The best of the best will be dressed to impress in their superhero finest, so be prepared for some serious cosplay. Grab your buddies and suit up to take a chance at bringing home the gold! With special guest judge Jason David Frank. (ROOM 24)

6:30PM – 7:15PM SETTING THE MOOD How do you make an RPG session go beyond the dice and numbers and really make your players feel like they’re in the game’s world? Join veteran game designer Keith Baker (Eberron; Gloom) for an informal discussion of ways to add depth and flair to your gaming experience. (ROOM 50)

6:45PM – 7:30PM TOKYO TOY GUY Tokyo Toy Guy is a documentary about visiting top vintage Batman collectors from six different cities (Manchester, Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo and New York), revealing the most anticipated vintage Batman Toys ever. See a dynamic range of collections from Mr. Kitahara (World Famous Tin Toy Collector) to Chip Kidd and others. (ROOM 34)

7:00PM – 8:30PM THE MAIN EVENT, ARTIST AND WRITERS BREAKOUT SEMINAR, FEATURING NEAL ADMAS AND CHRIS CLAREMONT These two comic book legends will be presenting “What it takes to break into the comic book business today”. Listen to a unique presentation where Neal Adams describes his formula to creating successful comic books, his methods of developing scripts to completed comics and Chris Claremont discusses how to develop comic books/scripts and to work with Artists to make great comic books. All this is followed by a short presentation by Ucreate of our Pitch-Vote-Create web platform, where aspiring Artists and Writers present their concepts to comic book fans for voting. The winners receive development contracts worth up to $50,000.00.

At the conclusion of the Main Event, UcreateComics will open its first $50,000.00 “Pitch Competition” for comic book development. Comic Book Writers, Artists and Fans that have an idea worth being made into a comic book PITCH their ideas on our web platform www.ucreatecomics.com for to win this $50,000 development deal. Fans votes determine the Top 10? The winner keeps his or her intellectual property rights, signs a commercialisation deal with UcreateComics and receives a 20% royalty on sales of the comic idea. Runners up also receive cash prizes plus a one-year Freelancer membership on www.UcreateComics.com.

12 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 Neal Adams is an American comic book and commercial artist known for helping to create some of the definitive modern imagery of the DC Comics characters Superman, Batman, and Green Arrow; as the co- founder of the graphic design studio Continuity Associates; and as a creators-rights advocate who helped secure a pension and recognition for Superman creators Jerry Siegl and Joe Shuster. Adams was inducted into the Eisner Award’s Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1998, and the Harvey Awards’ Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1999.

Writer Chris Claremont has encountered more success than most writers ever dream of. His stories have achieved best-seller status, won numerous awards, and are trend-setters for the industry. Although best known for his work on Marvel Comic’s X-Men series, where he created the characters for Rouge, Gambit, Sabertooth, Kitty Pryde and the White Queen, amongst others, he has also written seminal characters such as Batman and Superman; originated several creator-owned series; is published throughout the world in many different languages; authored nine novels. His papers are collected at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library of Columbia University, in New York. His work has touched millions.

7:00PM – 7:45PM SPEAK NO EVIL THE MAKING OF AN INDIE HORROR FILM AND DISTRIBUTION Writer/director Roze and Producer Michael Schwahn will talk about the production of this indie film from pre-production to post-production, to distribution. (ROOM 42)

8:30 - 1:00AM OFFICIAL WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO COMIC CON AFTER PARTY Just because the show floor is closed doesn’t mean the party skips a beat. Freshen up, change your digs and head on over to the Official Wizard World Chicago Comic Con After Party, located at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. (9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018) Free admission with Wizard World wristband. DJ delaChapelle. Hosted by Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018. (HAYATT REGENCY O’HARE, 9300 BRYN MAWR AVE)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11th 10:00AM - 5:00PM THE ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA Robert Rodriguez curates this installation of original Frank Frazetta masterwork paintings including several from Rodriguez’s personal collection. This is a rare up close look at the famous creations from the most influential American artist of the 20th century. A donation to the museum allows access to this rare, unprecedented event. (ROOM 49)

11:00 – 11:45AM PROJECT URBAN LEGEND Visionary Productions Inc. will debut a trailer of our upcoming film, Project Urban Legend or P.U.L. for short. We will be also discussing how we made it and how the indie film market is growing. We will present a general overview on how to make a feature length movie and how to get it on the silver screen. (ROOM 41)

11:00 – 11:45AM UP, UP AND OY YEH Who knew Superman was Jewish? And why didn’t anyone tell the people who made the new Man of Steel movie, with its Superman-as-Jesus motif? (ROOM 42)

11:00 – 11:45AM KIDS DRAW! With Eisner Award Winner Art Baltazar (Superman Family Adventure; Tiny Titans; Billy Baston and the Magic of Shazam!) and Eisner Award Winner Franco Aureliani (Billy Baston and the Magic of Shazam!; Tiny Titans) (ROOM 50)

11:00 – 11:45PM JASON DAVID FRANK MEET AND GREET – PAID EVENT Here’s your chance to meet the original Green Power Ranger Jason David Frank in a more private setting, away from the convention crowds. Make sure to bring your questions because JDF will have your answers. Must purchase a separate ticket for this event. (ROOM 60)

11:30 – 12:15PM X-MEN AT 50 In 1963, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman unleashed Marvel’s X-Men #1 on the world (in a year that also included the debuts of Iron Man, The Avengers, and Spider-Man’s first ongoing series). Comic legends Chris Claremont (Uncanny X-Men; Spider-Man; The Avengers; Daredevil; Hulk; Fantastic Four; Wolverine;

13 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 Iron Man; JLA; Thor), and Alan Davis (Captain America; The Mighty Thor; The Avengers; Fantastic Four; X- Men; Astonishing X-Men; Wolverine; Batman; Green Lantern) join moderator Danny Fingeroth (Action Heroes: The Creation of The X-Men) to talk about the amazing five-decade journey the mysterious mutants have taken through “a world that hates and fears them.” (ROOM 34)

12:00 – 12:45PM SMALLVILLE WITH AARON ASHMORE, ALLISON MACK, MICHAEL ROSENBAUM AND JAMES MARSTERS (ROOM 41)

12:00 – 12:45PM THE ART OF COLLABORATION WITH GREG CAPULLO & SCOTT SNYDER There’s the old saying that ‘two heads are better than one.’ That adage maybe no more poignant than the collaboration between a writer and artist. How does the writer construct the script for the artist to understand? How does the artist translate the script into the art? What dynamics and/or obstacles arise when working together? Why not find out from acclaimed artist Greg Capullo (Batman; Spawn; Haunt; X- Force) and Eisner Award Winner Scott Snyder (Batman; Detective Comics; American Vampire; Swamp Thing) as they share their experience working together and reveal the incredible rewards when team-ups go right. (ROOM 42)

12:00 – 12:45PM FROM THE MICROSCOPE TO THE BIG SCREEN: CREEPY CRAWLIES IN POP CULTURE We enjoy so many movies and stories inspired by insects and other creepy crawlies. Join John Leavengood, insect taxonomist and evolutionary biologist, to learn how things like the monsters from the “Alien" movie series, Starship Troopers, Spider-Man, The Tick, Ant-Man and giant monstrous insects compare to actual insects and their almost supernatural abilities, weird appearances and strange behavior. (ROOM 50)

12:30 – 1:15PM FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN Lovecraft says the oldest and strongest fear is fear of the unknown. Unlike most horror protagonists, gamers often know that they are in a horror story and may be well versed in the lore of a setting. Join game designers Keith Baker (Eberron; Gloom) and Kennith Hite (Trail of Cthulhu; Night’s Black Agents) as they discuss ways for a designer or GM to bring suspense to the table. (ROOM 34)

1:00 – 1:45PM ONE-ON-TWO WITH JAMES & OLIVER PHELPS (ROOM 41)

1:00 – 1:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH JASON PRIESTLEY (ROOM 42)

1:00 – 1:45PM HOW TO PITCH UCREATECOMICS MILLION DOLLAR FUND Ucreate presents our program to the public. The UcreateComics, Pitch-Vote-Create web platform, where aspiring Artists and Writers present their concepts to comic book fans for voting. The winners receive development contracts worth up to $50,000.00.

UcreateComics will show you how to enter our first two competitions so that you can compete and win. We will show you how to enter our PITCH COMPETITION to win this $50,000 development deal, and how to enter our “Becoming Extraordinary Writing Competition” to win a paid development contract valued at $6,000.00.

About UcreateComics: UcreateComics is an online comic book community with a Million Dollar Fund for

14 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 comic book development. We accept all concept pitches, put them to member votes, and then award comic book development deals of up to $50,000.00. UcreateComics is the training ground for aspiring artists and writers to compete for paying contracts. Moderated by Douglas Duncan (CEO UcreateComics.com), and Donald Lanouette (Founder, Creative Director UcreateComics.com) (ROOM 50)

1:30 – 2:15PM HACK/SLASH RETROSPECTIVE With Tim Seeley, Chris Burnham, Jenny Frison. (ROOM 34)

2:00 – 2:45PM THE GREEN POWER RANGER POWER HOUR Attention children of all-ages, their parents and anyone else that loves karate. Come KICK IT with Jason David Frank in this special hour long karate class. (ROOM 23)

2:00 – 2:45PM BATTLE FOR MULTICULTURAL HEROES The pop culture explosion through gaming, comics, TV, and film has opened up new opportunities for cultural diversity; however, many obstacles still exists. In this humorous but poignant discussion, diverse geek experts will discuss breaking ethnic stereotypes and what changes need to happen for us to boldly go into the future. Moderated by Tony Kim (ROOM 41)

2:00 – 2:45PM AUTHOR PANEL: TRADITIONAL OR SELF-PUBLISHING? In the twentieth century, most author reached their audience through traditional publishers. Self-publishing a book was expensive, and it often branded the book as “un-publishable” by any other means. But online booksellers, eBooks, print-on-demand services, and paradigm shifts in traditional publishing have made self- publishing a better option than ever. Come to this published authors discussion to learn about the pros and cons of both approaches to publishing. (ROOM 42)

2:00 – 2:45PM U CRE-8 COMICS PRESENTS: CHARACTER CRAFTERS 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! (ROOM 50)

2:00 - 4:00PM SCI-FI SPEED DATING (LGBT SESSION) Ladies and Gentlemen! Are you single and fired of looking for love in Alderraan places? Are you ready to let your geek flag fly? Then it is time to try Sci-Fi Speed Dating! Sci-Fi Speed Dating returns by popular demand! You asked for it, We got it! The fantastic crew from Sci-Fi Speed Dating will host 5 sessions this year! To sign up please go to http://signups.scifispeeddating.com/wwchicago/ In the meantime, check them out at www.facebook.com/SciFiSpeedDating All LGBT participants, there will be a session just for you on Sunday! (questions, please e-mail [email protected]). (ROOM 52)

2:30 – 3:15PM WWE® WITH WWE® DIVA AJ LEE, WWE® HALL OF FAMER RICKY “THE DRAGON” STEAMBOAT™ AND WWE® SUPERSTAR DOLPH ZIGGLER™ (ROOM 34)

3:00 – 3:45PM WELCOME TO SUPER RENTALS: A SPECIAL SNEAK PEEK AT THE IMPERSONATORS Welcome To Super Rentals, will be the very first time any footage from the buzzed about indie comedy is shown. Attendees will get an extended look at the film, a Q&A with the cast and crew and more! (ROOM 41)

3:00 – 3:45PM WIZARD WORLD KIDS COSTUME CONTEST Calling all kids ages 10 and under to come out and strut your stuff at the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con Kids Costume Contest. Hosted by our very own superhero, Jarrett “The Defuser” Crippen, you won’t want to miss this Kodak moment packed with a whole lot of fun, laughs and prizes for all participants! (ROOM 42)

3:00 – 3:45PM EXORCISING THE SPECTRE OF THE FAKE GEEK GIRL This moderated panel will demystify the spectre of the “fake geek girl” that’s been haunting geek culture. How is the “fake geek girl” issue connected to strains of gate-keeping and sexism in geek culture? Do “fake geek girls” really exist? If so, does it even really matter? Five diverse and very opinionated Chicago panelists will tackle these questions and more with a discussion over the blog posts and videos that sparked debate over this topic last year. Sponsored in part by the Chicago Nerd Social Club. (ROOM 50)

3:30 – 4:15PM UNWRITTEN RULES OF WRESTLING WITH WRESTLINGAUDIO.COM

15 Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2013 Programming August 8th – August 11th, 2013 Since 2005, the internet’s best kept secret, WrestlingAudio.com has provided a countless amount of pro wrestling/sports entertainment talk through more than 600 free podcasts. Come join the hosts as they discuss the connection between wrestling & comic books and help you impress your friends by giving you everything you need to know about the rasslin’ world in what they call The Unwritten Rules of Pro Wrestling. Shows, news & more at www.wrestlingaudio.com (ROOM 34)

*Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first served basis. We do not clear all panel rooms unless you are seated in a section that is marked with a sign at the end of the row reading: ROW WILL BE CLEARED AT THE END OF EACH PANEL