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FRIDAY
EXHIBITOR HALL 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Exhibitor Hall Friday Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce!
STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM // Exhibitor Hall Friday Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first!
EVENT REG 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Next To Rm. 18 Friday These events have limited space, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis! Come to Event Reg. to sign up to participate in the following events: -Nerdy Speed Dating
BOARD GAME HAVEN 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM // Ballroom A Friday Come wind down and play free board games hosted by Oblivion Games Tampa.
NASA EXPERIENCE 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 3 Friday Experience the majesty of outer space with an exhibit by NASA!
DAGORHIR FOAM SWORD FIGHTING ARENA 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 7 Friday Dagorhir combines fast-paced full-contact combat simulation with elements of live action role-playing along with elements of both history and fantasy. Dagorhir is both a sport and a game, and our participants experience their fantasies on a variety of levels. This wide ranging appeal is the reason for Dagorhir’s nationwide success. Come play with us!
LEAGUE OF LITTLE LEGENDS KIDS ZONE 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 10 Friday Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the League of Little Legends Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience.
THE GRID 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 18 Friday Gamers on The Edge takes gaming to the next level by having donated over $50,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals while maintaining eight game rooms and over forty gaming consoles for their local children’s hospital. To learn more about “GoTE” and how you can play games in order to Make a Difference in the lives of sick kids visit www.GamersOnTheEdge.com
FILM FESTIVAL: ACTION BLOCK 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM // Rm. 1 Friday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!
PARANORMAL REALITY 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // Rm. 5 Friday In this panel we will discuss what it is like to be a paranormal investigator and compare what we do to what you see on T.V.
IMPROV 101 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 2 Friday Ever seen 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' and thought; "That looks like fun!" In this three-day workshop you can learn the fundamentals of improv through activities, games, and scenes. Hosted by members of the touring improv comedy troupe Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov).
FINDING YOUR COSPLAY SELF 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 13 Friday Are you introverted? Shy? Socially anxious? Awkward? Broke? Have an idea but don't know where to start? Or all of the above? We can help you by guiding you with our advice and personal experiences as; introverted, shy, socially anxious, socially awkward, and/or broke cosplayers. PS: Extroverts are welcomed too.
WRITING EPIC FANTASY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 22 Friday What makes epic fantasy "epic"? What are the tricks of the trade when it comes to independently publishing your fantasy novel? William Heinzen, author of "Warrior of Light" (labeled "an epic adventure worth taking" by Kirkus indie) will present on writing and publishing in the fantasy genre.
WALTER JONES Q&A 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM // Ballroom D Friday Meet the American actor, martial artist, and dancer, known for playing the role of Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger on the hit television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA BLOCK 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 1 Friday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!
STAR WARS TRIVIA 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 20 Friday Do you know the difference between a Jawa and an Ewok? Can you growl like Chewy? Let's geek out over the newest release and all of the incredible films and fan cannon and win prizes for knowing how adorable a Porg actually is.
MIDDLE GRADE SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY: JOURNEY TO IMAGINATION 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM // Rm. 5 Friday Author panel on how middle grade sci/fi & fantasy is the perfect age to introduce children to the genre and and unlocking their imaginations to think about larger issues in the world around them.
GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM // Rm. 24 Friday Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com
NERDY YOGA FLOW 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 2 // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday Discover and unleash your inner superhero in this intelligently-sequenced power yoga class, inspired by YOUR favorite superheroes. All levels welcome.
SCIENCE FICTION TO SCIENCE FACT 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 13 Friday How NASA is maximizing mission success through the evolution of Kennedy Space Center as a Multi-User Spaceport.
HARRY POTTER - 20 YEARS OF MAGIC! 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 22 Friday Recently wrapping their production of Give Back To Hogwarts and their New York City premiere with Harry-oke: A Hogwarts Cabaret, the cast and crew of the acclaimed musical events discuss some behind the scenes secrets, the various themes incorporated in the stories and shows, and the magic that has made the book series so popular over the last 20 years. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org
DAVID HAYTER Q&A 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM // Ballroom D Friday Crawl out from under your cardboard box to spend time with David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake! Also know for writing X-Men 1 and 2 and Watchmen, this Q&A is sure to bring out your inner nerd!
“AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR” SCREENING 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 1 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday Disney and MOR present a screening of Avengers: Infinity War!
FREESTYLE D&D 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 20 Friday Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of…(@Freestyledd on Facebook!)
WRITTEN SINS PRESENTS HOW TO MAKE AND PROMOTE COMIC BOOKS 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM // Rm. 5 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday Join us for a panel all about the process of just not creating comics but what to expect next after the comic is printed and ready to sell. Join Mr Andersin as he hosts the panel made to answer all your questions about what it takes to make and sell a comic book in 2018.
PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 17 Friday Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks.
HUMAN SIZE CHESS 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM // Rm. 24 Friday Prepare for a Battle of Strategy and Silliness in a game of HUMAN SIZE CHESS. Participate as a Player or as a Pawn for an hour of Laughs and Competition. There will be PRIZES and Fun Memories, brought to you by FanBoy Hex (YouTuber).
MY HERO ACADEMIA SPECIAL LECTURE: A CLASH OF IDEOLOGIES! 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 13 Friday In the world of My Hero, Academia Heroes and Villains clash with more than just their quirks, they're driven by opposing ideologies! Whether you fight for good or revel in evil come and see what makes your opponent ticks as Entertainment Stew delves into the Philosophy behind 'One for All' and 'All for One!'
REEL FUN LIVE! 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 22 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday Join us for an exciting adventure into the movies! Reel Fun is a podcast where we talk to everyday people about their favorite movies. This special TBCC episode will be recorded live in front of a real audience and feature a special comic book theme. along with trivia, jokes, and maybe even a surprise or two. Come hang out with Paul, Mel, and our extra special guests for a great time, and don't forget to bring the popcorn.
DISNEY PRINCESS Q&A 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM // Ballroom D Friday Kneel before Linda Larkin (Princess Jasmine) and Paige O’Hara (Princess Belle), two of Disney’s most beloved characters, in this nostalgic panel!
FREESTYLE D&D (FOR ADULTS) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM // Rm. 20 // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Wanna play an awesome game while using naughty words and topics? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as MATURE audience (non)volunteers are pitted against NSFW monsters and villains on their quest for INAPPROPRIATE glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of… (@Freestyledd on Facebook!)
LEARN HOW TO PAINT WITH MS. ANITA! 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 2 Friday Join Ms. Anita as she teaches you the ways of the paintbrush! You will leave this workshop with an amazing superhero painting that you created!
LEGION M: HOW THE POWER OF FANDOM IS CHANGING HOLLYWOOD 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 5 Friday How can YOU become part of Hollywood, and get involved directly in films, TV shows and digital content? Legion M is the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company – through equity crowdfunding, we’ve made it possible for anyone to become an entertainment investor. And it’s more than simply being a “shareholder,” members have access to special screenings, industry events, and exclusive Legion M meetups. Our panel will reveal how Legion M is involved with films like Bad Samaritan (David Tennant, Dean Devlin) Colossal (Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis), Mandy (Nicolas Cage), The Field Guide to Evil (Ant Timpson); and digital series like Pitch Elevator (Leonard Maltin); plus the first-ever VR interview series, Icons (Stan Lee, Kevin Smith). Join us to learn how we develop ideas, what’s coming next, and how you can join the Legion! Panel led by Legion M co-founders Jeff Annison and Paul Scanlan, with special guest speakers appearing based on availability.
GEEKY GIRL GAB LIVE: DISNEY PRINCESS BATTLE 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 24 Friday The geeky girls decide with help from the audience on who is the best Disney Princess. https://geekygirlgab.com/
GRAVEYARD SHIFT TALK SHOW 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // Rm. 13 Friday In this panel, Emi discusses the weird and wonderful world of the Paranormal, including how to do your very own podcast and how to get your ideas in front of Development Corporations and Producers!
FREE DAPS 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // Rm. 17 Friday Can they kick it? Yes, they can! Join Free Daps, an improv rap troupe as they spit mad rhymes made up on the spot.
BUILDING BETTER WORLDS 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // Rm. 22 Friday We've all fallen in love with fictional worlds that pull us in and make us forget they don't really exist. But how do creators go about building these worlds in the first place? Join fantasy author Benjamin Sperduto for a discussion on the many ways to design and present fictional worlds in fiction and gaming.
FILM FESTIVAL: SCI-FI/FANTASY BLOCK 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM // Rm. 1 Friday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!
DESIGNATED DEBATERS 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM // Rm. 20 Friday Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by YOU the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, don't they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out!
THE MURDER MYSTERY COMPANY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM // Ballroom D // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday Killer entertainment is hard to come by, but when you team up with The Murder Mystery Company, you can be sure to have a murderously fun time. Join us for an interactive themed show. So much fun, it'll kill ya!
CREATING AN AUDIO DRAMA PODCAST 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM // Rm. 5 Friday Have you ever wondered what goes into creating your favorite audio drama series like Nightvale, the Black Tapes, or the White Vault? Maybe you’ve even wondered what it would take to make your own? Join the creators behind the Liberty Podcast & The White Vault as we take you through the creative process from idea to upload! We'll cover everything from writing believable dialogue, recording, acting, creating sound effects, and answer any questions you have along the way!
LEARN HOW TO FIGHT LIKE A JEDI 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM // Rm. 24 // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday Order of Grace is a fight group that teaches young padawans about choreography and safe fighting.
THATGAMESHOW - LIVE RECORDING 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Rm. 13 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday Come watch the live recording of the podcast people call, "funny," "entertaining" and "not terrible." We'll talk about that one popular game, and how good/bad that one movie is, and maybe prizes! We wrote this in December.
KPOP DANCE CLASS 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Rm. 17 Friday Are you the ultimate kpop fan? Are you ready to dance and show your passion for kpop? If yes, Come join us in our Kpop Dance Class hosted by Chunghee. Prizes to be give away!
COSPLAY BUILDING 101 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Rm. 22 Friday Cosplay Therapy is a bad-ass lady duo that can cut, sew, drill and sand our way to fully completed cosplay costumes and we want to share our knowledge with convention goers! Our panel will discuss the basics of sewing: patterns, fabric choices, how to take measurements, adding notions and trims to achieve a final finish and also discuss the importance of making a good body suit and how it can be translated to different types of costumes. We will also discuss propwork: a list of useful materials, the basics of how to heat and manipulate foam, adhesive choices, creating templates, priming, painting, finishing and sealing your prop to ensure durability and long lasting finish. Join us to learn what you need to create your own handmade cosplays.
FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY BLOCK 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM // Rm. 1 Friday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!
REACHING OUT IN YOUR COMMUNITY 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM // Rm. 20 Friday Volunteering and building up your community can sometimes be challenging, but anything's possible when you work with an amazing team! Members of Actors Reaching Out discuss their community goals in detail and how they (and you) can make a difference by doing simple tasks. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org
MYTHOLOGY OF SUPERNATURAL 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 5 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday Nathan Robert Brown, pop culture mythologist and author of The Mythology of Supernatural, will discuss various mythological themes and figures found in the CW show Supernatural. Book signing and Q&A session will follow the presentation
SPACE DAD: LIVE SHOW & EPISODE 3 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 24 Friday Twin astronauts Pat and Benatar continue their adventure through the void of space to find their deadbeat dad! Come see the new live show followed by the world premiere of “Space Dad” Episode 3!
NERDBREW TRIVIA: MARVEL VS. DC! 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM // Rm. 13 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday How much do YOU know about the comics, movies, TV series and more from Marvel & DC? Join us for competitive speed trivia where we pit up to 15 teams of audience members against each other to see which team reigns supreme!
PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY (WITH BAAAD WORDS) 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 17 // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks.
BLERD: THE HISTORY OF BLACK NERD CULTURE 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM // Rm. 22 Friday Come as we discuss Black nerd culture through the usage of key comic books. ALL are welcome!
FILM FESTIVAL: “MESSIAH” 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 1 Friday “Messiah” - A fallen hero, with the power to resurrect the undead, must save the world from a deadly infection that has turned the world's population into undead savages.
LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 20 Friday The LGBTQ+ community's fight is far from over! Join Flee Drinks and Does Stuff for a bit of grouplove. We'll share stories, gush about fandoms, and remind ourselves that we have growing representation in nerd culture.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW WITH THE CHEAP LITTLE PUNKS 9:30 PM - Midnight // Ballroom D // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday The full audience participation experience of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Live performance by the Cheap Little Punks! Yell, throw things, give yourself over to absolute pleasure!
FILMMAKING 101 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM // Rm. 5 Friday Want to start learning about filmmaking, but don't know how? Wicked Window Productions will give beginners a practical guide to getting started.
RASPBERRY PIE 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM // Rm. 24 Friday Groovy People! Raspberry Pie is BACK at Tampa Bay Comic Con! Come get silly with your favorite funky friends!
NERDY SPEED DATING 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM // Rm. 2 // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday Sign up at Event Reg before 6:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection!
EERIE FLORIDA: DARK TALES FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM // Rm. 13 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday Learn about the dark side of the Sunshine State with author Mark Muncy and illustrator Kari Schultz. Join the duo as they discuss the many myths, monsters and legends of Florida and the history behind them.
WHY HARD SCI-FI IS HOT RIGHT NOW (BECAUSE WE’RE LIVING IT!) 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM // Rm. 22 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday David Pedreira is a Tampa author whose debut science fiction novel, Gunpowder Moon, was released by Harper Voyager in February. The novel received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal. It was selected by Amazon and Barnes & Noble as one of the best science fiction releases of the month, and was named a 2018 breakout hit by BookBub. A tv/film deal is in the works.
FILM FESTIVAL: “HOUSE OF DEMONS” 10:30 PM - Midnight // Rm. 1 Friday “House Of Demons” - Four friends reunite and spend the night in a remote home that was once used by a Manson Family-like cult. As the night progresses, the friends are forced to confront their deepest secrets and darkest demons.
MADAME PEEVIRA 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM // Rm. 17 // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday Madame PeeVira (The Fringy Mime Queen) is an Orlando based performing artist that combines the art of pantomime with drag. Born from her love for PeeWee Herman and Elvira, this “silent but deadly” Queen of Fringe presents a variety act full of silly humor and saucy darkness.
SCI-FI D20 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM // Rm. 20 Friday Night time has fallen on Comic Con, and new dangers lurk around every corner. Based off the hugely popular FREESTYLE D&D developed by the infamous Freestyle DM DragonWagon. Continue your adventures in a sci-fi/horror setting long form improv comedy panel inspired by Android, Shadowrun, Whitewolf, and of course D&D.
THE OFFENSIVE LINE LIVE SHOW 11:00 PM - Midnight // Rm. 22 // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday A live comedy podcast with Comedian Erick Feiling( A.K.A Blackman) and Actor Zack Stacks.
SATURDAY
EXHIBITOR HALL 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM // Exhibitor Hall Saturday Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce!
STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM // Exhibitor Hall Saturday Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first!
EVENT REG 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM // Next To Rm. 18 Saturday These events have limited space, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis! Come to Event Reg to sign up to participate in the following events: -Cosplay Contest -Nerdy Speed Dating
BOARD GAME HAVEN 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM // Ballroom A Saturday Come wind down and play free board games hosted by Oblivion Games Tampa.
NASA EXPERIENCE 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 3 Saturday Experience the majesty of outer space with an exhibit by NASA!
DAGORHIR FOAM SWORD FIGHTING ARENA 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 7 Saturday Dagorhir combines fast-paced full-contact combat simulation with elements of live action role-playing along with elements of both history and fantasy. Dagorhir is both a sport and a game, and our participants experience their fantasies on a variety of levels. This wide ranging appeal is the reason for Dagorhir’s nationwide success. Come play with us!
LEAGUE OF LITTLE LEGENDS KIDS ZONE 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 10 Saturday Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the League of Little Legends Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience.
THE GRID 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 18 Saturday Gamers on The Edge takes gaming to the next level by having donated over $50,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals while maintaining eight game rooms and over forty gaming consoles for their local children’s hospital. To learn more about “GoTE” and how you can play games in order to Make a Difference in the lives of sick kids visit www.GamersOnTheEdge.com
FILM FESTIVAL: HORROR BLOCK 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM // Rm. 1 Saturday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!
SUPERNATURAL FANS 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM // Rm. 5 Saturday Hello I am shelbie and this is the panel for anyone and everyone who's a fan of the weird people on Supernatural. For the people who want to see Misha Jensen and Jared here probably won't though. And also for the Queens I just mentioned.
NERDY YOGA FLOW 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM // Rm. 2 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Discover and unleash your inner superhero in this intelligently-sequenced power yoga class, inspired by YOUR favorite superheroes. All levels welcome.
GOING WHERE NO WRITER HAS GONE BEFORE! 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM // Rm. 13 Saturday Join young adult author Gabriella Dennany and other guests to go where no writer has gone before! Together, the audience and panelists shall come together to plan out a plot and its attributes!
HOW TO START YOUR NERD-BASED BUSINESS 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM // Rm. 20 Saturday Learn how to start your own Nerd based business. I will go over how to choose your business entity, what licenses, permits and applications you need to begin your business and how to choose your business idea a d how to develop it into a sellable brand. The information I present will be easy to apply to any type of business, but I will give special insight to developing a business that is centered around nerd or geek culture.
HAIKU WRITING SYMPOSIUM W/CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM // Rm. 22 Saturday Ever want to win that pesky Haiku card in Cards Against Humanity? Ready to let your inner writer come out to play? Here’s your chance to write with prompts found in the deck and perform them for the panel attendees.
SO YOU WANT TO BE A COSPLAYER? 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM // Rm. 5 Saturday Have you always wanted to cosplay but are unsure of how to start? Are you a new comer to the cosplay world and are looking for tips and tricks on how to improve your craft? "So you want to be a cosplayer?" is an introductory panel on taking your first steps into becoming a cosplayer, and learning how to navigate the cosplay community. From wig styling tips, to where to get contacts, this positive narrative panel will give you head start into your cosplay journey.
ACTORS WANTED! 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM // Rm. 17 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday An open audition for Tampa Bay based filmmakers, Wicked Window Productions, and their latest project.
HUMAN SIZE CHESS 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM // Rm. 24 Saturday Prepare for a Battle of Strategy and Silliness in a game of HUMAN SIZE CHESS. Participate as a Player or as a Pawn for an hour of Laughs and Competition. There will be PRIZES and Fun Memories, brought to you by FanBoy Hex (YouTuber).
MATTHEW LEWIS Q&A 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM // Ballroom D Saturday If you have to choose one panel to see, make sure it is with the true chosen one, Neville Longbottom, from the beloved “Harry Potter” series!
FILM FESTIVAL: SCI-FI/FANTASY BLOCK 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM // Rm. 1 Saturday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!
VILLAINS - WHAT MAKES A BAD GUY TICK? 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM // Rm. 22 Saturday The author panel will delve into the character attributes (backstory, distinctive look, personality traits, evil goals, etc.) that drive those bad guys we love to hate using examples from recent popular books and movies.
NERDY YOGA FLOW 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM // Rm. 2 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Discover and unleash your inner superhero in this intelligently-sequenced power yoga class, inspired by YOUR favorite superheroes. All levels welcome.
LIFE BEYOND EARTH 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM // Rm. 13 Saturday NASA experts discuss how they are working to answer fundamental questions about life beyond Earth.
WRITING ROUTINES 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM // Rm. 20 Saturday Sleepless nights? Early rising, with the sun and laptop? Use an outline, or just start writing? Join us to share personal styles and habits, and how they're working out.
HOW I BUILT MY OWN LIGHTSABER 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM // Rm. 5 Saturday Kevin J. Anderson (Author of Star Wars Legends and co author of The Dune Novels with Brian Herbert) goes over how he got involved with Star Wars and being a professional in the industry.
LEARN HOW TO FIGHT LIKE A JEDI 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM // Rm. 17 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Order of Grace is a fight group that teaches young padawans about choreography and safe fighting.
GEEKY GIRL GAB LIVE: DISNEY PRINCESS BATTLE 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM // Rm. 24 Saturday The geeky girls decide with help from the audience on who is the best Disney Princess. https://geekygirlgab.com/
NOLAN NORTH Q&A 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM // Ballroom D Saturday Sail into “Uncharted” territory with the voice of Nathan Drake, and tons of other amazing characters!
BATKETEERS SEASON 3! 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM // Rm. 1 Saturday Even heroes need a vacation. The Cast and Crew of Batketeers are back giving guests an EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes look at the process of the show, and a SPECIAL SNEAK PEEK at Season 3. After traveling to Hollywood, the Gotham City characters have realized becoming a true movie star is harder than they anticipated. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org
SUPER MARIO 2 & 3 SPEED RUN 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM // Rm. 22 Saturday Come watch some guy play through Super Mario Bros. 2 and 3 in under an hour.
MY HERO ACADEMIA SPECIAL LECTURE: A CLASH OF IDEOLOGIES! 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM // Rm. 13 Saturday In the world of My Hero, Academia Heroes and Villains clash with more than just their quirks, they're driven by opposing ideologies! Whether you fight for good or revel in evil come and see what makes your opponent ticks as Entertainment Stew delves into the Philosophy behind 'One for All' and 'All for One!'
DISNEY TRIVIA WITH FORMER CAST MEMBERS 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM // Rm. 20 Saturday Want to try your luck with how much Disney trivia you actually know? How about showing off to your friends that you truly have Disney running through your veins? This is your chance to show off and win prizes for what you already know and maybe learn some cool new things in the process.
HAUNTED HISTORY 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // Rm. 5 Saturday We will discuss some of the local Historic locations that are reported haunted.
FREE DAPS 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // Rm. 17 Saturday Can they kick it? Yes, they can! Join Free Daps, an improv rap troupe as they spit mad rhymes made up on the spot.
GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // Rm. 24 Saturday Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com
STRANGER THINGS Q&A 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM // Ballroom D Saturday Join forces with David Harbour (Hopper) and Noah Schnapp (Will) in this “Stranger Things” panel!
IMPROV 102 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 2 Saturday Ever seen 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' and thought; "That looks like fun!" In this three-day workshop you can learn the fundamentals of improv through activities, games, and scenes. Hosted by members of the touring improv comedy troupe Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov).
WOMEN WARRIORS IN WRITING 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 22 Saturday Strong female characters don't require cat claws or metal bikinis, or even a big sword. A look at the many ways to portray strong female characters in your writing.
LADIES OF ILLUSTRATION 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 1 Saturday A trio of guest artists (Robin Eisenberg, Ursula Decay, and Bonnie Wong) share their experience and insight on the business of being a professional female illustrator, how they got their start, their inspiration & role models, their artistic technique, and so much more!
LION WOLF GAME DEVELOPMENT 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 13 Saturday Lionwolf games talking about their ups and downs in the game industry. Also, the transition from 2D games to 3D games.
FREESTYLE D&D 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 20 Saturday Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of…(@Freestyledd on Facebook!)
WE’RE ALL YANKOVICS 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM // Rm. 5 Saturday A live recording of the We're All Yankovics podcast
TALENT SHOW 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 24 Saturday An awesome way to showcase your hidden talents with your fellow con-goers! Last year was epic and we want to continue the trend. Prizes for the top 3 winning acts based on audience applause.
FILM FESTIVAL: “YOU & ME” 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 1 Saturday “You & Me” - A funny and moving love story about a deaf woman who meets a recently blinded man.
ACTION AND FANTASY WRITING: HOW DO YOU GET STARTED? 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 22 Saturday Many of us have a writer inside, many of us have great ideas for that next great graphic novel or Fantasy/ SciFi Novel, but how do you get started? Rod Martinez and a panel of published authors will discuss the process and answer questions from those in the audience who want to take their writing and ideas to the next level.
COSPLAY CONTEST 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Ballroom D Saturday Sign up at Event Reg to compete - Spaces are first come, first serve! Come one, come all for the con’s most beloved event – Tampa Bay Comic Con’s Cosplay Contest!
CATEGORIES TV/Movie Comics Video Games Anime Star Wars Kids
PRIZES Best In Show - $500 Best Group - $300 Best Craftsmanship - $150 1st Place In Categories - $150 1st Place Kids - $100 2nd Place Kids - $75 3rd Place Kids - $50
VOICE OVER - I WANT IN! 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 13 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday Interested in getting into VOICE OVER? Hear how from nationally-recognized voice actors! Orlando-based voice actor and teacher, Dan Wachs (Disney-Pixar, Anheuser Busch, Hyundai). The “VO Ninja,” Don Capone (Universal, Warner Bros, MTV, National Geo), Tampa voice talent, Sarah Marince (Disney, Ashley Furniture). PLUS special guest Lisa Biggs, (voice of Becca's Bunch, Badanamu, Dying Light, Hasbro Toys, and more).
FREESTYLE D&D (FOR ADULTS) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 20 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Wanna play an awesome game while using naughty words and topics? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as MATURE audience (non)volunteers are pitted against NSFW monsters and villains on their quest for INAPPROPRIATE glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of… (@Freestyledd on Facebook!)
THE SPACEDRAGON PODCAST 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM // Rm. 5 Saturday Your favorite 30 somethings are back again to rant and rave about current events in pop culture! Expect heated discussion about Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Video Games, Horror, Comic Books, and whatever else strikes our fancy.
PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 17 Saturday Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks.
MARVEL COMICS WRITERS 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 1 Saturday Fabian Niceza, Carl Potts, and Peter Gillis take the stage to give insight upon their storytelling craft and what it was like working for Marvel Comics throughout the 1980's.
FROM PAGE TO STAGE 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 22 Saturday How do you take an author's vision and present it in a live theatrical format? Join the creative team at Actors Reaching Out as they describe their process of adapting various projects to the stage, including Harry Potter, Winnie the Pooh, the stories of Roald Dahl, and more! Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org
RORY MCCANN Q&A 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM // Ballroom D Saturday You bring the chickens, and we’ll bring The Hound! Meet Game Of Thrones’ beloved big guy in this all-bets-are-off panel!
THE MYTHOLOGY OF GRIMM 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM // Rm. 13 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday Nathan Robert Brown, pop culture mythologist and author of The Mythology of Grimm, will discuss various mythological themes and figures found in the NBC show Grimm. Book signing and Q&A session will follow the presentation.
THATGAMESHOW - LIVE RECORDING 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM // Rm. 20 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday Come watch the live recording of the podcast people call, "funny," "entertaining" and "not terrible." We'll talk about that one popular game, and how good/bad that one movie is, and maybe prizes! We wrote this in December.
COSPLAY MOVEMENT WORKSHOP 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM // Rm. 2 Saturday Join Lady Darjuxena as she teaches you how to move it in your cosplay and embrace your awesomeness!
FLASH DIARIES PODCAST 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 5 Saturday A live taping of the Flash Diaries podcast.
BEARD COMPETITION 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM // Rm. 24 Saturday Show up and show off your beards, mustaches, or peach fuzz! Anyone is welcome to compete for the following categories: -JUST THE STACHE -BEST PARTIAL BEARD -BEST STYLED BEARD -GRIZZLIEST BEARD -LONGEST BEARD -AUDIENCE CHOICE
FILM FESTIVAL: “DRAWN TOGETHER: COMICS, DIVERSITY, AND STEREOTYPES” 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // Rm. 1 Saturday “Drawn Together: Comics, Diversity, And Stereotypes” - This film looks at the pervasive culture of racist stereotyping in U.S. society through the lens of comics and their dynamic creators.
KPOP DANCE CLASS 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // Rm. 17 Saturday Are you the ultimate kpop fan? Are you ready to dance and show your passion for kpop? If yes, Come join us in our Kpop Dance Class hosted by Chunghee. Prizes to be give away!
GEEK OUT! 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // Rm. 22 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday Whether you are a science fiction and fantasy fan or an aspiring writer yourself, this panel is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Join sci-fi/fantasy authors for a discussion on all things wondrous and weird. Where do these writers find inspiration? How do they bring authenticity into the fictional worlds they create? Would they rather fight zombies, aliens, or dragons? Pick their brains about everything from writing habits to fan fiction, and hopefully learn a thing or two about good storytelling.
BRIANNA HILDEBRAND Q&A 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM // Ballroom D Saturday Revel in the glory of Deadpool’s unstoppably awesome Negasonic Teenage Warhead!
DIVERSITY AND REPRESENTATION IN POP CULTURE 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM // Rm. 13 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday In this panel, two scholars from the University of Florida discuss diversity and representations of race and gender across several genres of popular science fiction and fantasy television and cinema, including Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek, Stranger Things, and The Walking Dead. Jillian Browning will be presenting on the topic “Girl, You’re Green!: Exploring the Pseudo-Representation and Dehumanization of Characters of Color in Science Fiction”. Erin Gordon will be presenting on the topic “Monsters & Menses: The Absence of Menstruation in Genre Television”
DESIGNATED DEBATERS 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM // Rm. 20 Saturday Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by YOU the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, don't they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out!
COSPLAY MEETS MTV 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM // Rm. 24 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Wicked Window Productions are looking for some amazing cosplayers to lip sync and boogie down for their moment in the spotlight.
NERDY SPEED DATING 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM // Rm. 2 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Sign up at Event Reg before 6:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection!
WRITING SCI-FI AND HORROR 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM // Rm. 5 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday Speak on writing Horror and Sci fi and creating characters.
FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY BLOCK 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Rm. 1 Saturday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!
DISNEY DANCING BY LADY DARJUXENA 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM // Rm. 17 Saturday Join Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Wreck it Ralph, and several other Disney favorites as they entertain you with their moves!
GEEK FILMMAKING ON A BUDGET 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM // Rm. 22 Saturday You want to be a filmmaker, but most indie films cost minimum 100K. Wicked Window Productions will teach you the tricks and trades of making your scifi/horror/epic with a non-existent budget.
NERDBREW TRIVIA: MARVEL VS. DC! 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM // Rm. 13 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday How much do YOU know about the comics, movies, TV series and more from Marvel & DC? Join us for competitive speed trivia where we pit up to 15 teams of audience members against each other to see which team reigns supreme!
ORIGINS: JOKER 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM // Rm. 20 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Come and discuss the upcoming season 3 of Origins! The new season will revolve around the death of Jason Todd and the emergence of Two-Face!
FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA BLOCK 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM // Rm. 1 Saturday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!
THE ORIGINS OF SPIRITUAL, SUPERNATURAL, AND RELIGIOUS THEMES IN COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS TODAY 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 5 Saturday This panel will explore some of the historical roots of the use of sequential art to address supernatural/ spiritual/ religious themes. It will also highlight and discuss some examples of how creators are employing these themes today.
SPACE DAD: LIVE SHOW & EPISODE 3 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 24 Saturday Twin astronauts Pat and Benatar continue their adventure through the void of space to find their deadbeat dad! Come see the new live show followed by the world premiere of “Space Dad” Episode 3!
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 2 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people in the LGBTQ+ community, come out and make a connection at this mingle!
PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY (WITH BAAAD WORDS) 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 17 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks.
KICK YOUR SCENE INTO ACTION 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM // Rm. 22 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday As writers, we often visualize our action scenes as if they were on the big screen. But how do we translate the heart pounding, edge-of-the-seat, adrenaline rush that we get from watching a scene to the pages of our books? Whether you're crafting a fight scene or a spaceship battle, these tips will help bring intensity to your scene and keep your readers turning the pages.
EERIE FLORIDA: DARK TALES FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 13 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday Learn about the dark side of the Sunshine State with author Mark Muncy and illustrator Kari Schultz. Join the duo as they discuss the many myths, monsters and legends of Florida and the history behind them.
HOGWARTS BATTLE ROYALE! 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 20 Saturday Flee Drinks and Does Stuff is back for more interactive wizard shenanigans! Defend your House's claim to your favorite characters from all sorts of books, movies, comics, and shows!
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW WITH HELL ON HEELS 9:30 PM - Midnight // Ballroom D // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live cast performance by Hell On Heels.
THE HAPPY HOUR PODCAST PRESENTS GRAPPLECHAT LIVE! 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM // Rm. 5 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday THIS. IS. GRAPPLECHAT. Podcast hosts Johnny and Duce team up with special guests to talk about the past and present world of Pro Wrestling. Bring your squared circle knowledge as you help them make a Top 5 List recorded live for the Happy Hour Podcast.
RASPBERRY PIE 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM // Rm. 24 Saturday Groovy People! Raspberry Pie is BACK at Tampa Bay Comic Con! Come get silly with your favorite funky friends!
FILM FESTIVAL: “END TRIP” 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM // Rm. 1 Saturday “END TRIP” - On a calm night in an average city a hardworking URYDE driver, Brandon, picks up just another fare, Judd. Using interactions that blur the lines between the technological world and the physical one, Judd explains a messy breakup. Brandon offers an empathetic ear and a sympathetic heart to his new friend to help him pick up the pieces. Aggregated profiles, algorithms, links, likes and comments bring people closer. But how close is too close?
THE OFFICIAL PODCAST LIVE 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM // Rm. 22 // Ages 13+ Recommended Saturday Four man friends come together to discuss podcasting live! This is The Official Podcast live, with Jackson Clarke, Andrew (Huggbees), Charlie (Cr1TiKaL), and Kaya Orsan.
MADAME PEEVIRA 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM // Rm. 17 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday Madame PeeVira (The Fringy Mime Queen) is an Orlando based performing artist that combines the art of pantomime with drag. Born from her love for PeeWee Herman and Elvira, this “silent but deadly” Queen of Fringe presents a variety act full of silly humor and saucy darkness.
SCI-FI D20 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM // Rm. 20 Saturday Night time has fallen on Comic Con, and new dangers lurk around every corner. Based off the hugely popular FREESTYLE D&D developed by the infamous Freestyle DM DragonWagon. Continue your adventures in a sci-fi/horror setting long form improv comedy panel inspired by Android, Shadowrun, Whitewolf, and of course D&D.
THE OFFENSIVE LINE LIVE SHOW 11:00 PM - Midnight // Rm. 5 // Ages 18+ Recommended Saturday A live comedy podcast with Comedian Erick Feiling( A.K.A Blackman) and Actor Zack Stacks.
ICOIN 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM // Rm. 13 Saturday Meet Jeremy, the owner of iCoin comics and hear about what his company has to offer.
SUNDAY
EXHIBITOR HALL 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM // Exhibitor Hall Sunday Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce!
STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM // Exhibitor Hall Sunday Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first!
EVENT REG 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM // Next To Rm. 18 Sunday These events have limited space, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis! Come to Event Reg. to sign up to participate in the following events: -Nerdy Speed Dating
BOARD GAME HAVEN 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM // Ballroom A Sunday Come wind down and play free board games hosted by Oblivion Games Tampa.
NASA EXPERIENCE 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 3 Sunday Experience the majesty of outer space with an exhibit by NASA!
DAGORHIR FOAM SWORD FIGHTING ARENA 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 7 Sunday Dagorhir combines fast-paced full-contact combat simulation with elements of live action role-playing along with elements of both history and fantasy. Dagorhir is both a sport and a game, and our participants experience their fantasies on a variety of levels. This wide ranging appeal is the reason for Dagorhir’s nationwide success. Come play with us!
LEAGUE OF LITTLE LEGENDS KIDS ZONE 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 10 Sunday Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the League of Little Legends Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience.
THE GRID 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 18 Sunday Gamers on The Edge takes gaming to the next level by having donated over $50,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals while maintaining eight game rooms and over forty gaming consoles for their local children’s hospital. To learn more about “GoTE” and how you can play games in order to Make a Difference in the lives of sick kids visit www.GamersOnTheEdge.com
DUSTIN’S TOY REVIEW 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM // Rm. 5 Sunday Young YouTuber Dustin will be playing family friendly games & trivia, opening some toy giveaways, prizes, and fun for the whole family! Dustin hosts a YouTube channel focusing on toy reviews, theme park fun, fun events for families, charity work, and healthy snacks. If you're a fan of Disney, MLP, 80s/90s cartoons, Marvel, Star Wars, Minecraft, Pokemon, Shopkins and Lego, and all things that include games, toys, giveaways, and prizes- join us for some FUN!
LEARN HOW TO FIGHT LIKE A JEDI 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM // Rm. 17 // Ages 18+ Recommended Sunday Order of Grace is a fight group that teaches young padawans about choreography and safe fighting.
FILM FESTIVAL: “WORTH” 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM // Rm. 1 Sunday “Worth” - Ricky, a top contender in Muay Thai Kickboxing trains for the title belt, all the while dealing with new relationships, money problems, and family drama.
NERDY YOGA FLOW 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM // Rm. 2 // Ages 18+ Recommended Sunday Discover and unleash your inner superhero in this intelligently-sequenced power yoga class, inspired by YOUR favorite superheroes. All levels welcome.
STAR WARS TRIVIA 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM // Rm. 22 Sunday Do you know the difference between a Jawa and an Ewok? Can you growl like Chewy? Let's geek out over the newest release and all of the incredible films and fan cannon and win prizes for knowing how adorable a Porg actually is.
MOON TO MARS 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM // Rm. 13 Sunday How NASA will lead an innovative and sustainable program of exploration with commercial and international partners to enable human expansion across the solar system.
ACTORS REACHING OUT 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM // Rm. 20 Sunday Actors Reaching Out returns to Tampa Bay Comic Con with another exciting panel! Learn about this nonprofit organization promoting literacy and community outreach through the theatrical arts. Discussion highlights include their New York City premiere, SKYWALKER, Harry-oke, Seuss-abration, their many benefit concerts, and much more! www.ActorsReachingOut.org
HUMAN SIZE CHESS 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM // Rm. 24 Sunday Prepare for a Battle of Strategy and Silliness in a game of HUMAN SIZE CHESS. Participate as a Player or as a Pawn for an hour of Laughs and Competition. There will be PRIZES and Fun Memories, brought to you by FanBoy Hex (YouTuber).
CAMREN BICONDOVA Q&A 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM // Ballroom D Sunday Camren is the Cat(woman)’s meow! Meet Selina Kyle from “Gotham” and “Gotham Stories”, and hear about her stories from these silver screen versions of Batman.
PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES AND Q&A 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM // Rm. 5 Sunday This panel we will discuss our personal experiences and why we do what we do. We will also have plenty of time for questions and your experiences.
YAYA HAN Q&A 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM // Rm. 1 Sunday Join this cosplay goddess for a one-on-one that delves into her live as a professional cosplay entertainer, designer, and model!
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH AN ANIMATION STUDIO 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM // Rm. 22 Sunday How to make animation, movies and tv demystified! Theory Studios specializes in hand crafted animation and will discuss its process on shows like Silicon Valley, Man in the High Castle, Ray & Clovis and more!
COSPLAY MOVEMENT WORKSHOP 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM // Rm. 2 Sunday Join Lady Darjuxena as she teaches you how to move it in your cosplay and embrace your awesomeness!
SO YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER? 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM // Rm. 13 Sunday The panel of authors will discuss what it takes to be a Sci-Fi/Fantasy writer. They will discuss their creative processes, idea generation, story component development (plot, character, conflict), productivity, and writing struggles. Throughout the interactive discussion, they will offer key bits of writing wisdom that have helped them succeed.
DESIGNATED DEBATERS 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM // Rm. 20 Sunday Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by YOU the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, don't they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out!
GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM // Rm. 24 Sunday Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com
VOICE ACTOR Q&A 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM // Ballroom D Sunday Meet the minds behind your favorite characters! Spend some time with Phil LaMarr (Hermes Conrad, Samurai Jack, Green Lantern, Wilt), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward Tentacles, Professor Membrane), and Charlie Adler (Cow & Chicken, Ickis, Buster Bunny)!
FILM FESTIVAL: HERO/FAN BLOCK 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 1 Sunday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!
INTRODUCING CHILDREN TO SCI-FI & FANTASY 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // Rm. 5 Sunday Author panel on how middle grade sci/fi & fantasy is the perfect age to introduce children to the genre and and unlocking their imaginations to think about larger issues in the world around them.
IMPROV 103 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 2 Sunday Ever seen 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' and thought; "That looks like fun!" In this three-day workshop you can learn the fundamentals of improv through activities, games, and scenes. Hosted by members of the touring improv comedy troupe Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov).
DISNEY DANCING BY LADY DARJUXENA 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM // Rm. 17 Sunday Join Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Wreck it Ralph, and several other Disney favorites as they entertain you with their moves!
HOW TO START YOUR NERD-BASED BUSINESS 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 22 Sunday Learn how to start your own Nerd based business. I will go over how to choose your business entity, what licenses, permits and applications you need to begin your business and how to choose your business idea a d how to develop it into a sellable brand. The information I present will be easy to apply to any type of business, but I will give special insight to developing a business that is centered around nerd or geek culture.
RACE, GENDER, AND CULTURE IN COMICS 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 13 // Ages 13+ Recommended Sunday In this panel, comics scholars from the University of Florida investigate the relationships of sex, gender, sexuality, race, culture, representation, and politics in comics. Jillian Browning will be presenting on the topic “Why Hair Matters: Negotiating The Politics of Black Hair in Pop Culture”. Erin Gordon will be presenting on the topic “‘I know when you girls say NO … you really mean YES’: The Normalization of Sexual Violence and Rape Culture in Superhero Comics”
FREESTYLE D&D 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 20 Sunday Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of…(@Freestyledd on Facebook!)
GEEKY GIRL GAB LIVE: DISNEY PRINCESS BATTLE 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 24 Sunday The geeky girls decide with help from the audience on who is the best Disney Princess. https://geekygirlgab.com/
BRENT SPINER Q&A 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM // Ballroom D Sunday Enjoy a one-on-one with Data from Star Trek in this intergalactically awesome panel!
COSPLAY BUILDING 101 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM // Rm. 5 Sunday Cosplay Therapy is a bad-ass lady duo that can cut, sew, drill and sand our way to fully completed cosplay costumes and we want to share our knowledge with convention goers! Our panel will discuss the basics of sewing: patterns, fabric choices, how to take measurements, adding notions and trims to achieve a final finish and also discuss the importance of making a good body suit and how it can be translated to different types of costumes. We will also discuss propwork: a list of useful materials, the basics of how to heat and manipulate foam, adhesive choices, creating templates, priming, painting, finishing and sealing your prop to ensure durability and long lasting finish. Join us to learn what you need to create your own handmade cosplays.
KPOP DANCE CLASS 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM // Rm. 17 Sunday Are you the ultimate kpop fan? Are you ready to dance and show your passion for kpop? If yes, Come join us in our Kpop Dance Class hosted by Chunghee. Prizes to be give away!
SHATTER Q&A 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 1 Sunday Iconic writer Peter Gillis, (Strikeforce Morituri, Black Panther, Dr. Strange, The Black Flame) and co creator of the 80s sci-fi classic Shatter, has teamed up with Dire Tide Productions and legendary artist Pat Broderick (Green Lantern, Firestorm, Captain Marvel, Micronauts) to bring the world of Daley City to life. Peter, Pat and the two founders of Dire Tide Productions, Jon Levin and Joshua Stilts, are hosting an open panel discussion on the process of bringing the epic cyberpunk tale of Sadr al-din Morales, RNA piracy and gang biowar to the world of single player storytelling. The four will be available for questions and autographs after the panel.
CREATIVE WRITING ADVENTURES! 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 22 Sunday What happens when groups of authors come together at Tampa Bay Comic Con? Writers from all different kinds of genres work together to show how they write!
NERDY SPEED DATING 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM // Rm. 2 // Ages 18+ Recommended Sunday Sign up at Event Reg before 3:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection!
HOW TO BE A SCREENWRITER FOR AN INDIE FILM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 13 Sunday You're a writer, or an aspiring, but you want to make movies! Learn how to navigate the treacherous waters of indie filmmaking!
FREESTYLE D&D (FOR ADULTS) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 20 // Ages 18+ Recommended Sunday Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Wanna play an awesome game while using naughty words and topics? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as MATURE audience (non)volunteers are pitted against NSFW monsters and villains on their quest for INAPPROPRIATE glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of… (@Freestyledd on Facebook!)
CARY ELWES Q&A 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM // Ballroom D Sunday As you wish! Enjoy a one-on-one with Cary Elwes, the man behind The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men In Tights, Saw, and many other beloved movies!
EXPLORER’S GUIDEBOOK: TAKING THE FIRST STEPS INTO DND 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM // Rm. 5 Sunday In the last few years, Dungeons and Dragons has exploded back onto the scene in a huge way. We can now see DnD played in a variety of places from Colleges to Prison yards DND is taking over the world. At first glance, DnD can seem daunting but it is an open and welcome community. This documentary takes a look at beginners taking their first step in that community and what that can look like. Join Entertainment Stew afterward for a Q&A session about the film and all things DnD.
PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 17 Sunday Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks.
FILM FESTIVAL: “BLACK LIGHTNING - TOBIAS’ REVENGE” 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM // Rm. 1 Sunday “Black Lightning - Tobias’ Revenge” - While on a mission to rescue the kidnapped mayor of Metropolis, Jefferson Pierce aka (Black Lightning) faces his nemesis Tobias Whale and several high ranking members of the 100 gang making it his toughest battle yet.
CREATING AN AUDIO DRAMA PODCAST 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 22 Sunday Have you ever wondered what goes into creating your favorite audio drama series like Nightvale, the Black Tapes, or the White Vault? Maybe you’ve even wondered what it would take to make your own? Join the creators behind the Liberty Podcast & The White Vault as we take you through the creative process from idea to upload! We'll cover everything from writing believable dialogue, recording, acting, creating sound effects, and answer any questions you have along the way!
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A TELEVISION EXTRA? 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 20 Sunday This panel will explain to people what it's like to be a television extra and how they can become one themselves.
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BEST COMEDY Futurecast Space Dad - Episode 2 Crypto Force Alpha Waffles Committed
BEST NARRATIVE Futurecast Imaginapped Believe Me The Rest of Your Life Bullies
MOST SHOCKING Dylan The Heartbreak Factory Super Fun Show, With Learning! Wake House Hunters
BEST VFX Emergence Reclamation Imaginapped ReAction Crypto Force Alpha
BEST FEATURE FILM You & Me End Trip The Breakout: A Rock Opera Worth Messiah
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Imaginapped And Will Smiley Death Face PIMPKILLAH ReAction
BEST EDITING Futurecast Crypto Force Alpha Imaginapped Super Fun Show, With Learning! And Will
BEST PERFORMANCE Futurecast Crypto Force Alpha Protectress Waffles Dylan
SPIRIT OF COMIC CON Geek Lounge_Going Solo Imaginapped Committed Super Fun Show, With Learning! Emergence
FRIDAY ACTION BLOCK 12:30pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 1 PIMPKILLAH ReAction Cazadora
DRAMA BLOCK 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 1 Fight Like A Girl And Will Waffles House Hunting Dylan
SCI-FI/FANTASY BLOCK 6:00pm - 7:00pm // Rm. 1 Bullies Real Connection Super Fun Show, with Learning! Protectress Theo's Blues Crypto Force Alpha Frankie and Jude: Star Wars - Situation Normal
COMEDY BLOCK 7:30pm - 8:30pm // Rm. 1 THE OLD-MEN Meryl F---ing Streep Black Ash Ep. 8: Ash vs Gary Believe Me Futurecast
FEATURE FILM - “MESSIAH” 9:00pm - 10:00pm // Rm. 1 “Messiah” - A fallen hero, with the power to resurrect the undead, must save the world from a deadly infection that has turned the world's population into undead savages.
FEATURE FILM - “HOUSE OF DEMONS” 10:30pm - Midnight // Rm. 1 “House Of Demons” - Four friends reunite and spend the night in a remote home that was once used by a Manson Family-like cult. As the night progresses, the friends are forced to confront their deepest secrets and darkest demons.
SATURDAY HORROR BLOCK 8:30am - 9:30am // Rm. 1 The Least Among Us Girl Trip The After Party Last Night Wake Smiley Death Face
SCI-FI/FANTASY BLOCK 10:00am - 11:00am // Rm. 1 The Heartbreak Factory Star Wars: Emergence Reclamation Space Dad: Episode 2
FEATURE FILM - “YOU & ME” 2:30pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 1 “You & Me” - A funny and moving love story about a deaf woman who meets a recently blinded man.
FEATURE FILM - “DRAWN TOGETHER: COMICS, DIVERSITY, AND STEREOTYPES” 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 1 “Drawn Together: Comics, Diversity and Stereotypes” - Drawn Together: Comics, Diversity and Stereotypes looks at the pervasive culture of racist stereotyping in U.S. society through the lens of comics and their dynamic creators.
COMEDY BLOCK 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 1 Hunters Geek Lounge_Going Solo Geek Lounge_Gauntlet Committed Imaginapped
DRAMA BLOCK 8:00pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 1 The Breakout: A Rock Opera BYTE: The Prequel The Rest of Your Life Titanium Hold Your Arms Out
FEATURE FILM - “END TRIP” 10:00pm - 11:30pm // Rm. 1 “END TRIP” - On a calm night in an average city a hardworking URYDE driver, Brandon, picks up just another fare, Judd. Using interactions that blur the lines between the technological world and the physical one, Judd explains a messy breakup. Brandon offers an empathetic ear and a sympathetic heart to his new friend to help him pick up the pieces. Aggregated profiles, algorithms, links, likes and comments bring people closer. But how close is too close?
SUNDAY FEATURE FILM - “WORTH” 10:00am - 11:30am // Rm. 1 “Worth” - Ricky, a top contender in Muay Thai Kickboxing trains for the title belt, all the while dealing with new relationships, money problems, and family drama.
HERO/FAN FILM BLOCK 12:30pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 1 Bragging Rights Injustice For All The Edge Daipool Batman: Patient Zero An Idiot's Array: A Star Wars Short Story
FEATURE FILM - “BLACK LIGHTING - TOBIAS’ REVENGE” 4:30pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 1 “Black Lightning - Tobias’ Revenge” - While on a mission to rescue the kidnapped mayor of Metropolis, Jefferson Pierce aka (Black Lightning) faces his nemesis Tobias Whale and several high ranking members of the 100 gang making it his toughest battle yet.