PANEL SCHEDULE Last updated 07/12/2019 Schedule is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date info during the con, get the FREE Atlanta Comic Con app! FRIDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM // Exhibit Hall C1 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 // Exhibit Hall C1 Want to meet your favorite celebrity and bring home some swag? Head over to Star Signing to grab an autograph, and to Photo-Ops to snap a professional photo of you with your hero! Autograph and Photo-Op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first! PADAWAN KIDS ZONE 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM // C104 Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the Padawan Kids Zone! This area is for families with children ages 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. Also, enjoy free-building and other LEGO activities in this room with your young padawan, courtesy of Talk N’ Brick! BOARD GAME HAVEN 12:00 PM - Midnight // C105 Come wind down and play free board games hosted by Challenges Games! THE GRID: E-GAMING 12:00 PM - Midnight // C 107 Enter the arena and battle it out in pick-up tournaments, fighting games, and shooters. From SMASH 4 to Halo, our free game library is yours for the taking! Hosted by Gamers on the Edge. NERO LARP ROOM 12:00 PM - Midnight // C 108 Nero Atlanta, home of Trangel, is a chapter of the LARP (live action role playing) game NERO. We welcome all! Come live the adventure! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // C101 Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman has arrived with a show featuring 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 DAVID HENRIE Q&A 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM // C114 From “How I Met Your Mother” to “Wizards Of Waverly Place”, enjoy this one-on-one with David as he delves into his Hollywood adventure! FILM FESTIVAL: ANIMATION - BLOCK 1 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // C103 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. GAS LIGHTING 101 - PROTECT YOURSELF IN TOXIC FANDOMS 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // C110 This workshop will explain what gaslighting is and help you recognize this manipulation tactic used to silence marginalized voices in fandom. This panel will provide you with information and tools to empower you as you make space for yourself in geek culture. We will discuss real world examples of how this tactic is used and provide ways to wither avoid or take control of conversations that otherwise would leave you feeling confused and compromised. This will be an interactive experience but participation is not mandatory. FROM COSPLAY TO CAUSEPLAY 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // C102 Do you wish the con could be all year? Well it can when you cosplay for a cause and give your time and talent to charity. Learn what it’s all about when a panel of local cosplayers talk about their experiences with “causeplay”. From entertaining at a charity fun run to spending time with kids in the hospital, they’ve done it all and have the smiles and joy to prove it. THE MAGIC OF HOGWARTS 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // C109 This interactive discussion delves into the wondrous world of Harry Potter and the legacy these characters and stories have created. Explore the various adaptations that have been inspired by the magical school of witchcraft and wizardry, including live theatrical experiences. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org ​ SEAN SCHEMMEL Q&A 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM // C114 Join anime voice legend Sean Schemmel (Dragon Ball Z, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!) as he shares stories from his time in the booth bringing the American version of Goku to life! PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM // C101 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based on 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. AFUA RICHARDSON AND VANESA R. DEL REY: “LADIES OF ILLUSTRATION” 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM // C103 Learn from some of the most talented illustrators in the industry. Added bonus that they are all illustrious, artistic, and insightful women! CHARACTER DESIGN FROM THE INSIDE OUT 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // C110 Characters come in all shapes, sizes, colors and mediums! If you want to learn how to create and design your own characters this panel is for you. Join Team Kamikaze as they walk you through the process of using character development to guide character design. Learn how to use shape and color language, tricks to create memorable characters and more. This panel is perfect for creatives of all types, from artists to game devs, writers and more! Q&A to follow. WIGGING OUT! 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // C102 // PG-13 ​ Learn the basics on wig styling and caring for your cosplay wigs in this panel by Casey Renee Cosplay! KONG: KING OF THE WORLD 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // C109 Over the last century, King Kong has been adapted into a wide variety of mediums produced by many different companies. This panel will take a deeper look into the creation, the intense legal ownership nightmare, and the current stage adaptation of the King. Presented by Rainbow Sun Productions. VIDEO GAME VOICE ACTOR Q&A 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM // C114 Learn about the inner workings of voice acting from industry favorites Steve Downs (Master Chief - “Halo”) and Ali Hillis (Dr. Liara T’Soni - “Mass Effect”)! FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY - BLOCK 1 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM // C103 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. GAME OF GAME OF THRONES 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // C101 // PG-13 ​ Think you know everything about the world of Westeros? Test your knowledge and see if you can become the new ruler of the Seven Kingdoms VOLTRON SUPPORT GROUP 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // C110 With the end of season 8 marks the end of an exciting space saga--or does it? Fans con come together to discuss feelings, theories, favorite moments, and what to do now that Voltron: Legendary Defenders has ended. THE AVATAR GUIDE TO PANDORA 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM // C102 Learn about the Na'vi language and culture as well as the science of the Pandoran atmosphere, the legendary floating hallelujah mountains and the reason behind the six legged nature of Pandoran creatures. You might even learn something new about the Pandora Conservation Initiative and the Mo'ara Valley that you can visit yourself... ACTORS REACHING OUT 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM // C109 Learn about this unique and internationally acclaimed 501(c)3 nonprofit organization promoting literacy and community outreach through the theatrical arts. From the Page to Stage literacy programs to the Reach Out volunteer programs to our main stage events (including our New York City performances), this panel explores new developments in the theatrical arts. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org DAVID YOST Q&A 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM // C114 It’s morphin’ time! Go full triceratops with the original Blue Ranger in this one-on-one Q&A! FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA - BLOCK 1 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM // C103 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which movie you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! For the full list of film titles and synopsis, check out the Film Festival section of the app. KPOP/JPOP DANCE GAME 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // C101 As seen at almost every con now, this here is an hour long Korean and Japanese pop dance game. A clip of the song will play and you just jump and dance along! WHAT’S YOUR GAMER PERSONALITY? THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND WHY WE PLAY VIDEO GAMES 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM // C110 Are you a killer, achiever, socializer, or explorer? This panel discusses gamer personality types and what motivates us to play video games based on our types. Players will take a gamer personality test and discuss how the different types approach gaming. COMPETING IN COSPLAY 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM // C102 // PG-13 ​ Learn all about the world of cosplay competition, from choosing a costume to preparing for prejudging in this panel hosted by Twitchcon Cosplay Contest Winner Casey Renee Cosplay. THATGAMESHOW LIVE 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM // C109 // PG-13 ​ Come watch the popular podcast ThatGameShow as they talk about nerdy stuff, play games with the audience and be awkward.