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Don't miss these LGBTQ-inclusive panels at WonderCon 2017<\/b><\/p>\n

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WonderCon 2017 is just around the corner, and the schedule for the event is live<\/a> now.\u00a0WonderCon is a convention that brings fans of film, television, and comic books together. Guests will have access to exclusive workshops, screenings, discussions, Q&As, and panels featuring various celebrities and creators. This year’s convention will be taking place March 31st<\/sup>-April 2nd<\/sup> at the Anaheim Convention Center. For tickets and more information,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The program\u00a0for this year’s convention includes many panels that will feature LGBTQ creators, cast, and inclusive media.\u00a0Check out the panels below (descriptions taken from the official programming guide):<\/p>\n

Friday March 31st<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Growing Popularity of Latin Superheroes: Marvel, DC, and Beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Jaime Reyes as DC’s Blue Beetle, to Fanbase Press’s\u00a0Quince<\/em>, the story of a girl<\/a> named Lupe who discovers her abilities on her quincea\u00f1era, to Marvel’s groundbreaking new solo series\u00a0Miss America<\/em>\u00a0(America Chavez), Latin American superheroes are making their way to the forefront.\u00a0Jessica Tseang\u00a0(founder of The Comic Book Girl and Little Geek Girls) leads a lively discussion with\u00a0Eric Lopez\u00a0(voice actor for\u00a0Young Justice<\/em>‘s Blue Beetle),\u00a0Dani Fernandez\u00a0(host for Geek & Sundry, Nerdist),\u00a0Juan Manuel-Rocha\u00a0(host for Comics on Comics),Sebastian Kadlecik\u00a0(writer of\u00a0Quince<\/em>),Alex Quintas\u00a0(storyboard artist for\u00a0BoJack Horseman<\/em>), and other special guests regarding the new age of Latin superheroes in our ever-changing culture.<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 1:00pm – 2:00 pm\u00a0
Room 221<\/p>\n

BOOM! Studios: Discover Yours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover your new favorite comic book series in a panel designed for everyone, from new fans to long-time readers to anyone who loves comics. BOOM!’s top editors and creators explore the diverse imprints of BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, with exclusive previews, news, and the information you need to discover your next obsession.<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 2:00pm – 3:00pm\u00a0
Room 211<\/p>\n

Comic Arts Conference #2: Comics and Fandom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Johnathan Flowers\u00a0(Southern Illinois University Carbondale) uses the concept of feminist killjoys to explain how the treatment of fans who criticize the representation of diverse bodies in comics is one of the primary ways that comics fail in their attempts to diversify. Law professor and IP specialist\u00a0Marc H. Greenberg\u00a0(Golden Gate University School of Law) provides guidance for fans wishing to navigate the confusing thicket of legal issues that surround the creation of fan fiction and art.<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 2:00pm – 3:00pm\u00a0
Room 210<\/p>\n

\"\"Prison Break<\/strong><\/p>\n

Breaking out is only the beginning! Join\u00a0Wentworth Miller,\u00a0Dominic Purcell,\u00a0Sarah Wayne Callies, Robert Knepper,\u00a0and executive producers\u00a0Paul Scheuring,\u00a0Vaun Wilmott,\u00a0and\u00a0Michael Horowitz\u00a0for a true fan event as they debut the first episode of 2017’s most highly anticipated series. A moderated panel will follow the screening.<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 2:15pm – 3:30pm\u00a0
Room 300AB<\/p>\n

CBLDF: Comics Change the World \u2013 The History of Activism in Comics<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the medium’s earliest days, activists have taken to the comics form to communicate their messages to the world. CBLDF deputy director\u00a0Alex Cox\u00a0brings you on an image-filled march through more than a century of comics activism, revealing the history of how comics can change the world!<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 2:30pm – 3:30pm\u00a0
Room 208<\/p>\n

Comics Arts Conference #3: Parallel Worlds Pedagogy: Fans, Academics, Creators and Educators in Conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Susan Kirtley\u00a0(Portland State University),\u00a0Antero Garcia\u00a0(Colorado State University),\u00a0Peter Carlson\u00a0(Green Dot Public Schools),\u00a0David F. Walker\u00a0(Power Man and Iron Fist<\/em>),\u00a0Shannon Wheeler\u00a0(The New Yorker<\/em>),\u00a0Johnny Parker II\u00a0(Neat-O Comics), and\u00a0Rosie O. Knight\u00a0present a roundtable conversation on the ways in which our various relationships to comics inform our thinking on the medium, and how we might work together to develop better comics, better comics criticism, and better comics education. Panelists will examine their own fandom while assessing how representations of agencies, identities, and actions in comics shape how readers define their world. Inversely, participants will explore how much the voices and experiences of readers can reciprocally influence comics.<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 3:00pm – 4:00pm\u00a0
Room 210<\/p>\n

Spotlight on Marguerite Sauvage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Award-winning artist\u00a0Marguerite Sauvage\u00a0weaves vivid imagery in\u00a0DC’s Bombshells, Faith<\/em>\u00a0(Valiant),\u00a0Thor<\/em>\u00a0(Marvel),\u00a0Scarlet Witch<\/em>\u00a0(Marvel),\u00a0Adventure Time<\/em>\u00a0(BOOM! Studios), and more titles along with numerous stunning variant covers. Join\u00a0Nina Taylor Kester\u00a0(Cartoon Art Museum) in conversation with Sauvage to learn about her path from law and communications graduate to internationally acclaimed illustrator and cartoonist. Plus, learn about her upcoming work in\u00a0Femme Magnifique,<\/em>\u00a0an anthology of stories about women<\/a> who crack ceilings, take names, and change the game.<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 3:00pm – 4:00pm\u00a0
Room 209<\/p>\n

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Two Decades with Feeling: A 20th<\/sup> Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Edward Gross\u00a0and\u00a0Mark A. Altman\u00a0(The Fifty-Year Mission<\/em>), authors of the upcoming oral history\u00a0Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Slayers & Vampires,<\/em>\u00a0re-open the Hellmouth and look back at the secret history of the slayer who saved the world a lot,\u00a0Buffy the Vampire Slayer,<\/em>\u00a0for its 20th anniversary as well as what the future might hold for\u00a0Slayage<\/em>\u00a0in the 21st century. Also, a look back at the underappreciated genius of\u00a0Angel<\/em>\u00a0and the Buffy’s that never were.<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 4:00pm – 5:00pm\u00a0
Room 300DE<\/p>\n

Riverdale Special Video Presentation and Q&A<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Unlock the mystery of Riverdale and leave your innocence behind. Join stars\u00a0KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Ashleigh Murray, Luke Perry, M\u00c3\u00a4dchen Amick,\u00a0and\u00a0Marisol Nichols,\u00a0along with executive producers\u00a0Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa,\u00a0Sarah Schechter,\u00a0and\u00a0Jon Goldwater\u00a0as they dive into the secrets that continue to loom over what may look like a quiet, sleepy town. While new details of Jason Blossom\u00e2<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 4:45pm – 5:45pm\u00a0
Arena<\/p>\n

Psychology of Cult TV Shows: Episode 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you a fan of\u00a0Supernatural, Westworld, Game of Thrones,<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0Sherlock<\/em>? Do you love\u00a0Daredevil, The Walking Dead, Jessica Jones,<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0Luke Cage<\/em>? If so, come join a team of psychologists and TV writers as they discuss the psychology behind these shows. Psychologists\u00a0Janina Scarlet\u00a0(Superhero Therapy, Star Wars Psychology<\/em>),Dr. Travis Langley\u00a0(Doctor Who Psychology, Star Trek Psychology<\/em>),\u00a0Travis Adams\u00a0(Department of Veterans Affairs), and TV writers\u00a0Adam Glass\u00a0(Supernatural, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders<\/em>),Jose Molina\u00a0(Agent Carter, Firefly<\/em>),\u00a0Christine Boylan\u00a0(Castle, Once Upon a Time<\/em>), and host\u00a0Jenna Busch\u00a0(Legion of Leia,Star Wars Psychology<\/em>) geek out and discuss your favorite TV shows.Dr. Billy San Juan\u00a0(Doctor Who Psychology, The Walking Dead Psychology<\/em>) moderates.<\/p>\n

Friday March 31, 2017 6:00pm – 7:00pm\u00a0
Room 207<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1st<\/sup><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Queer Comics at the Crossroads<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the past several years, LGBTQAIU individuals have made great strides in representation in comics. The next frontier for queer creators is tackling characters whose experiences straddle not only a queer identity but the other identities that make people who they are-racial, religious, gender, and more. What are the unique challenges facing writers and artists who wish to examine intersectionality of identities? How do a character’s additional identities complement or complicate their lives and loves? Join Prism Comics and moderator\u00a0Tara Madison Avery\u00a0(Gooch, Alphabet,<\/em>\u00a0Stacked Deck Press, Prism Comics) and panelists\u00a0Vi Cao\u00a0(David Doesn’t Get It<\/em>),\u00a0P. Kristen Enos\u00a0(Active Voice<\/em>,Web of Lives<\/em>),\u00a0Viktor T. Kerney\u00a0(StrangeLore<\/em>),\u00a0Sonya Saturday\u00a0(Load World Comics),\u00a0William O. Tyler\u00a0(Ratboy<\/em>), and\u00a0Josh Trujillo\u00a0(Love Machines<\/em>,\u00a0Death Saves<\/em>) for a lively discussion of intersectionality in comics.<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 11:00am – 12:00pm\u00a0
Room 211<\/p>\n

IDW Entertainment: Wynonna Earp<\/strong><\/p>\n

The breakout hit of 2016 returns to WonderCon Anaheim! Join the cast and crew of the show that\u00a0Variety<\/em>\u00a0named one of 2016’s best new shows as they reveal what’s in store for season 2!<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 11:30am – 12:30pm\u00a0
Room 208<\/p>\n

Midnight, Texas Series Premiere<\/strong><\/p>\n

Universal Television presents NBC’s new supernatural thriller\u00a0Midnight, Texas<\/em>. Welcome to a place where being normal is strange and only outsiders fit in. Based on the bestselling book series by Charlaine Harris (author of the novels that inspired\u00a0True Blood<\/em>), comes a journey into a remote Texas town where nothing is what it seems. Home to a vampire, a witch, an angel, and a hitwoman, Midnight is a mysterious safehaven for those who are different-a perfect place for anyone looking to hide from the outside world. That is, until the arrival of a powerful psychic and the murder of one of their own. As the town members fight off outside pressures from ever-suspicious cops, deadly biker gangs, and their own dangerous pasts, they band together and form an unlikely but strong family. Join your fellow “Midnighters” for an exclusive premiere of the pilot episode and a Q&A session with cast members\u00a0Fran\u00e7ois Arnaud\u00a0(The Borgias<\/em>),\u00a0Dylan Bruce\u00a0(Orphan Black<\/em>),\u00a0Parisa Fitz-Henley\u00a0(Luke Cage<\/em>),\u00a0Arielle Kebbel\u00a0(The Vampire Diaries<\/em>),\u00a0Jason Lewis\u00a0(Sex and the City<\/em>), and\u00a0Sarah Ramos\u00a0(Parenthood<\/em>) and executive producers\u00a0Monica Owusu-Breen\u00a0(Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.<\/em>) and\u00a0David Janollari\u00a0(Six Feet Under<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 11:45am – 1:00pm\u00a0
Room 300AB<\/p>\n

Comics Arts conference #6: President B****: Gender and the Superhero Narrative<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just in time for the heated and hated 2016 presidential election, Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro’s\u00a0Bitch Planet<\/em>\u00a0released its 9th issue, appropriately emblazoned with “VOTE” and “President Bitch.” In this panel,\u00a0Tara Prescott\u00a0(University of California, Los Angeles),\u00a0David Hall\u00a0(Old Dominion University),\u00a0Philip Smith\u00a0(College of the Bahamas), and\u00a0Maite Urcaregui\u00a0(University of California, Santa Barbara), contributors to the upcoming collection\u00a0Gender and the Superhero Narrative,<\/em>\u00a0will examine the role of gender in the superhero narrative, starting a discussion for the audience to delve into the larger issues of comics in a post-Trump America and beyond.<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 12:30pm – 1:30pm\u00a0
Room 210<\/p>\n

\"\"Syfy\u2019s The Magicians<\/strong><\/p>\n

How about a trip to Fillory (and Further)?\u00a0Jason Ralph\u00a0(Quentin Coldwater),\u00a0Stella Maeve\u00a0(Julia Wicker), and executive producers\u00a0Sera Gamble\u00a0and\u00a0John McNamara\u00a0present an inside look at\u00a0The Magicians,<\/em>\u00a0Syfy\u2019s hit show based on Lev Grossman\u2019s bestselling novels. With only three episodes remaining this season, you might want to bring a batch of truth serum to uncover some secrets!<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 1:00pm – 2:00pm\u00a0
Room 300AB<\/p>\n

Comic Arts Conference #7: Queering Comics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrew Barton\u00a0(Texas State University) discusses how\u00a0Vision<\/em>\u00a0offers a unique insight into the position of The Other through the story of the Avenger android’s attempt to fit into a small community in his own ideal America.\u00a0Karma Waltonen\u00a0(University of California Davis) explores\u00a0Kill Shakespeare<\/em>‘s representation of the intersections of female<\/a> villainy with sex<\/a>, gender, and sexuality.\u00a0Michael Lee Gonzales\u00a0(Texas State University) explores how the transition from animation to comics of KaBOOM! Studios’\u00a0Steven Universe<\/em>\u00a0allow for the exploration of queer spatiality\/temporality and pleasure not possible in the animated version.<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 1:30pm – 3:00pm\u00a0
Room 210<\/p>\n

CBLDF: State of Censorship 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get a global look at comics censorship from CBLDF. See how the new political climate is affecting free speech in the U.S., with increased scrutiny at the border and an abundance of local challenges to comics addressing diversity and equality. Explore how cartoonists are being prosecuted, threatened, and intimidated by authorities around the globe for making art. Learn how you can participate with CBLDF in making a difference and standing up for free expression.<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 3:00pm – 4:00pm\u00a0
Room 209<\/p>\n

End Bullying: Be a Superhero IRL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Been bullied?\u00a0Brandon Routh\u00a0(Superman Returns, Legends of Tomorrow<\/em>) invites you to turn kryptonite into your own personal strength with Pop Culture Hero Coalition’s powerful panel, back by popular demand! Featuring activists\u00a0Anne Wheaton,\u00a0Dr. Janina Scarlet\u00a0(author,\u00a0Superhero Therapy<\/em>),\u00a0Dr. Andrea Letamendi\u00a0(Under the Mask Online, The Arkham Sessions),\u00a0Matt Langdon\u00a0(Hero Round Table), a rep from Amnesty International, and welcoming back NOH8 Founders\u00a0Adam Bouska\u00a0and\u00a0Jeff Parshley.\u00a0Moderated by\u00a0Chase Masterson\u00a0(Star Trek,<\/em>\u00a0Doctor Who: Big Finish<\/em>). Topics include geek, cyber, sexist, and LGBTQ bullying; racism; misogyny-and heroism IRL.<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 3:00pm – 4:00pm\u00a0
Room 207<\/p>\n

Riverdale Exclusive Screening of Brand New Episode<\/strong><\/p>\n

A WonderCon Anaheim exclusive!<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 3:15pm – 4:15pm\u00a0
Arena<\/p>\n

Queer, Comics, and Social Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are comics mightier than the sword? Can comics be calls<\/a> for action, or catalysts for resistance, revolution, and change in a divided society? Now more than ever, comic artists and writers are claiming their diverse identities, writing their own histories, and using the artform to build empathy and understanding. Join Prism Comics, moderator\u00a0Elizabeth Beier\u00a0(Bisexual Trials and Errors<\/em>), and a diverse panel of LGBTQ comics creators as they explore comics as a source of power and change. Panelists include\u00a0Marc Andreyko\u00a0(Love Is Love<\/em>),\u00a0Tara Madison Avery\u00a0(Gooch, Alphabet,<\/em>\u00a0publisher Stacked Deck Press),\u00a0Ajuan Mance\u00a0(1,001 Black Men<\/em>), and\u00a0Sonya Saturday\u00a0(2016 Republican Presidential Candidates Coloring Book<\/em>). Prism Comics will announce the recipient of the 2017 Prism Comics Queer Press Grant at the end of this panel.<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 4:00pm – 5:00pm\u00a0
Room 207<\/p>\n

The Most Dangerous Women at WonderCon Anaheim: More than Just Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n

The doting girlfriend<\/a>. The damsel in distress. The evil seductress. The tough girl<\/a> who dies. Why are so many female<\/a> characters such cookie-cutter archetypes? Why do so many fictional women<\/a> lack the depth and variety of character of their male<\/a> counterparts? How can fans and writers work together to create richer stories with more well-rounded characters, female<\/a> and otherwise? Here to discuss the many archetypes of women<\/a> in fiction are a group of women<\/a> dangerous in their own right: moderator\u00a0Katrina Hill\u00a0(Action Movie Freak, 100 Greatest Graphic Novels<\/em>),\u00a0Jennifer Stuller\u00a0(Ink-Stained Amazons,<\/em>\u00a0GeekGirlCon),\u00a0Stephanie Thorpe\u00a0(CryptTV,\u00a0The Ladies & The Gents<\/em>),\u00a0America Young\u00a0(Geek & Sundry),\u00a0Jessica Tseang\u00a0(Little Geek Girls, Comic Book Historian),\u00a0Alex Langley\u00a0(The Geek Handbook, Kill the Freshman<\/em>), and\u00a0Tamara Brooke\u00a0(Comic Book Resources, Seat 42F).<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 4:00pm – 5:00pm\u00a0
Avalon Room, Anaheim Hilton<\/p>\n

IndieWire’s Fan Favorites Showrunners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderated by IndieWire executive editor\u00a0Michael Schneider,\u00a0an all-star panel of showrunners behind some of the coolest TV out there will swap stories and insights about the behind-the-scenes inner workings of your favorite shows. Panelists include\u00a0Marc Guggenheim\u00a0(Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow),\u00a0Jessica Goldberg\u00a0(The Path),\u00a0Jonah Ray\u00a0(Mystery Science Theater 3000, Hidden America with Jonah Ray),\u00a0Sera Gamble\u00a0(The Magicians),\u00a0Raphael Bob-Waksberg\u00a0(BoJack Horseman), and\u00a0Aline Brosh McKenna\u00a0(Crazy Ex-Girlfriend).<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 4:15pm – 5:15pm\u00a0
Room 300AB<\/p>\n

U.S. Premiere Screening of Doctor Who Spin-Off Class<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"End your day with BBCA and Nerdist for the exclusive U.S. premiere screening of\u00a0Doctor Who<\/em>\u00a0spinoff,\u00a0Class.<\/em>\u00a0From award-winning writer and\u00a0Class<\/em>\u00a0creator Patrick Ness (novel and film\u00a0A Monster Calls,<\/em>\u00a0novel\u00a0Chaos Walking<\/em>) and executive produced by the team behind\u00a0Doctor Who,<\/em>\u00a0Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin,\u00a0Class<\/em>\u00a0is set in London’s Coal Hill School, where four students who have hidden secrets and desires navigate a life of friends, parents, schoolwork, sex<\/a>, sorrow-and possibly the end of existence. Coal Hill School has been a part of the Doctor Who universe since the very beginning, but that has come at a price. Time traveling over the years has caused the very walls of space and time to become thin. There’s something pressing in on the other side, something waiting for its chance to kill everyone and everything, to bring us all into Shadow.\u00a0Class<\/em>\u00a0is a BBC America co-production and premieres Saturday, April 15, 10\/9c following the season premiere of\u00a0Doctor Who<\/em>at 9\/8c.<\/p>\n

Saturday April 1, 2017 7:30pm – 8:30pm\u00a0
Room 300DE<\/p>\n

Sunday April 2<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rainbow Magic: LGBTQ Disney Fandom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disney is popular around the world. And Disney characters, films, comics, media, and theme parks are especially popular in the LGBTQ community. Young or old, LGBTQ folk identify with the stories, characters, the fantasy, and the imagination. Since you are next door to the \u201cHappiest Place on Earth,\u201d join Prism Comics and Disney fans as they explore why the queer community loves all things Disney. Panelists include\u00a0Dusty Sage\u00a0(founder and CEO of MiceChat.com<\/a>),\u00a0Justin Garrett\u00a0(former Disney cast member),\u00a0Renee Jeskee\u00a0(Disney Music Group),\u00a0Worthie Paul Meacham\u00a0(expert on Disney Parks and Disneyana),\u00a0Eddie Shapiro\u00a0(producer, Gay Days Anaheim), and\u00a0David Woodman\u00a0(animator,\u00a0Little Mermaid,<\/em>\u00a0Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin<\/em>). Moderated by\u00a0Chris Riley\u00a0(Geek Play Media).<\/p>\n

Sunday April 2, 2017 10:00am – 11:00am\u00a0
Room 211<\/p>\n

World Premiere of DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in on all the pomp and circumstance of the world premiere of\u00a0DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games,<\/em>\u00a0the second full-length feature film spotlighting this worldwide franchise sensation. The film finds the young superheroes\u2014Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee, and Katana\u2014squaring off against Korugar Academy in the Intergalactic Games. However, trouble is in the air as Lena Luthor takes advantage of the gathering of the Supers to enact her villainous plan. It\u2019s up to the DC Super Hero Girls to fight the forces of evil and protect their school. With Wonder Woman\u2019s strength, Supergirl\u2019s speed, Batgirl\u2019s strategic knowledge, Poison Ivy\u2019s ability to make things grow, Harley Quinn\u2019s energy, Bumblebee\u2019s ability to shrink, and Katana\u2019s fearless personality \u2026 anything is possible. After the screening, stick around for an action-packed panel featuring the voices of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Katana\u2014respectively\u00a0Grey Griffin\u00a0(Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery<\/em>),\u00a0Anais Fairweather\u00a0(DC Super Hero Girls<\/em>),\u00a0Teala Dunn\u00a0(Are We There Yet?, Enchanted<\/em>), and\u00a0Stephanie Sheh\u00a0(Naruto: Shippuden<\/em>)\u2014alongside producer\u00a0Jennifer Coyle\u00a0(Bob\u2019s Burgers<\/em>), director\u00a0Cecilia Aranovich\u00a0(DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year<\/em>), and screenwriter\/author\u00a0Shea Fontana\u00a0(Doc McStuffins, The 7D<\/em>). Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital HD (6\/13\/17) and DVD (6\/27\/17).<\/p>\n

Sunday April 2, 2017 10:00am – 12:00pm\u00a0
Room 300AB<\/p>\n

CBLDF: She Changed Comics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the women<\/a> who changed free expression in comics! From the turn of the 20th century to today, women<\/a> have overcome censorship and more to make comics, inspiring today’s landscape of increasingly diverse and empowering comics storytelling.\u00a0Hope Larson\u00a0(Batgirl, Chiggers, Compass South<\/em>),\u00a0Cecil Castellucci\u00a0(Shade, the Changing Girl<\/em>;\u00a0Odd Duck<\/em>;The Plain Janes<\/em>), CBLDF editorial director\u00a0Betsy Gomez\u00a0(She Changed Comics<\/em>), and others discuss the women<\/a> who changed the format.<\/p>\n

Sunday April 2, 2017 12:00pm – 1:00pm\u00a0
Room 211<\/p>\n

DC Comics Drawing Daddy\u2019s Little Monster with Chad Hardin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chad Hardin\u00a0(artist,\u00a0Harley Quinn, Zatanna, Warlord<\/em>) demonstrates, step by step, how to draw DC Comics’ favorite bad girl<\/a>. Get some tips and tricks for working in the comics industry as an artist, and get the scoop on some behind-the-scenes shenanigans of the creative team of\u00a0Harley Quinn.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunday April 2, 2017 12:00pm – 1:00pm\u00a0
Room 209<\/p>\n

Lucifer Special Video Presentation and Q&A<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"If you thought all hell broke loose when Lucifer arrived in the City of Angels, just imagine how things will heat up in his absence. Indulge your deepest desires and be among the first to see what\u2019s in store for Chloe Decker and the Devil himself after his mysterious departure in the midseason finale. Get a sizzling sneak peek at the second half of season 2, followed by a Q&A with series stars\u00a0Tom Ellis, Lauren German, DB Woodside,\u00a0and executive producers\u00a0Joe Henderson\u00a0(White Collar<\/em>) and\u00a0Ildy Modrovich\u00a0(CSI: Miami<\/em>). From Jerry Bruckheimer Television in association with Warner Bros. Television and based on characters created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg for Vertigo from DC Entertainment,\u00a0Lucifer<\/em>\u00a0returns with all-new episodes in May airing Mondays at 9\/8c on FOX.<\/p>\n

Sunday April 2, 2017 12:30pm – 1:30pm\u00a0
Arena<\/p>\n

Gotham Special Video Presentation and Q&A<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Gotham City descends into anarchy, join the hit show as it returns to WonderCon Anaheim to give fans the scoop on all the shocking moments in store for the remainder of Season 3. With Penguin out of the picture, and a power grab taking place, who will become the new leader of the Gotham underworld? How will Nygma\u2019s embrace of his Riddler persona alter the balance of power, and will any of it matter when the Court of Owls reveals its plans for the city? All will be judged! Join us for a special video<\/a> presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and executive producers. From Warner Bros. Television,\u00a0Gotham<\/em>\u00a0returns Monday, April 24, with all-new episodes on Mondays at 8\/7c on FOX.<\/p>\n

Sunday April 2, 2017 1:45pm – 2:45pm\u00a0
Arena<\/p>\n

Drawing Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

WonderCon Anaheim special guests\u00a0Hope Larson\u00a0(Batgirl<\/em>),\u00a0Andy Park\u00a0(Tomb Raider<\/em>), and\u00a0Marguerite Sauvage\u00a0(DC Bombshells<\/em>) illustrate how to get in on the action as they explain how they give their characters dynamic movements on the page. Moderator\u00a0Jessica Tseang\u00a0(comic book historian) leads this talented group of creators as they share their insider knowledge and draw characters that leap off the page and into our imagination.<\/p>\n

Sunday April 2, 2017 2:00pm – 3:00pm\u00a0
Room 211<\/p>\n

WonderCon 2017 will be taking place the weekend of March 31st<\/sup>-April 2nd<\/sup> at the Anaheim Convention Center. For tickets and more information about the con click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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