Ever see a comic book cover that makes you wonder, "How the hell did THAT ever get published?" Cartoonist Scott Shaw! (Sonic the Hedgehog, Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!, Simpsons Comics, The Flintstones) returns to provide the answer to that question with his popular digital slideshow of "the craziest comic books ever published!" See why Stan Lee says, "Wow, True Believers, I thought I'd seen it all, but Scott Shaw!'s hysterically hilarious Oddball Comics is the wildest, wackiest exposé of some of the craziest comic books I've ever seen! Or, to put it mildly, Scott's outrageous opuses are a blast!" And if Stan says it, it's gotta be true, right? (You'll be laughing hard, so wearing Depends is highly recommended.)
Friday March 31, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 208
Sneak peek screening of “The Dynamic Duo” and Q&A with executive producers and stars, moderated by Kevin Smith. Join cast members of the 1980s VCR-loving, mixtape-making, spandex-wearing Goldberg family including Wendi McLendon-Covey (Bridesmaids), Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm), and executive producers Adam F. Goldberg (The Goldbergs, Breaking In), Doug Robinson (The Goldbergs, Rules of Engagement), and writer Andrew Secunda (Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Goldbergs, Star Trek: The Next Conversation) for an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming episode of The Goldbergs, “The Dynamic Duo,” followed by a Q&A. Directed by Kevin Smith, “The Dynamic Duo” follows the geeky and movie obsessed Adam and his grandfather, Pops, who have drastically different reactions to the 1989 Batman movie when it’s released in theaters. The Goldbergs is produced by Happy Madison and Adam F. Goldberg Productions, in association with Sony Pictures Television. Check out The Goldbergs on Wednesdays at 8:00pm on ABC.
Friday March 31, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 300AB
Join the Jeff & Some Aliens crew to discuss their hit freshman series and answer fan questions about the show. Join the Legends of Chamberlain Heights crew to discuss Season 2 and answer fan questions about the show.
Friday March 31, 2017 5:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 300AB
An expert panel of geeksperts take a trip back in time 30 years to the great geek year of 1987. Expect untouchable analysis and lethal quips as they look back at Predator, The Princess Bride, Lethal Weapon, The Lost Boys, RoboCop, Near Dark, Spaceballs, Hellraiser, The Untouchables, The Running Man, and many more. Mark A. Altman (The Fifty-Year Mission), Scott Mantz (Access Hollywood), Charles de Lauzirika (the Alien Quadrilogy, The Martian: Extended Edition), Steve Melching (Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Jose Molina (The Tick, Agent Carter), Ashley E. Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class), Daren Dochterman (Passengers, Real Steel), and Robert Meyer Burnett (Agent Cody Banks, The Hills Run Red) remind you that “if it bleeds, we can kill it” and that you should “never fight a land war in Asia.” Thank you for your cooperation. Presented by Geek Magazine.
Friday March 31, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 300DE
Face off against your favorite critics and Rotten Tomatoes editor-in-chief Matt Atchity and senior editor Grae Drake in the ultimate discussion about the best and worst in movies and TV shows. Voice your opinion about a film or TV show you love, hate, or love to hate, then debate your point with the panel. Meanwhile, the rest of the audience will join in by voting "fresh" or "rotten" with their own Tomatometer signs and share their thoughts live on Twitter and Facebook.
Friday March 31, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300DE
From nearly 1,000 films seen at festivals around the world, Ron Diamond (program curator and producer) has hand-picked an entertaining, inspiring, and empowering program of 17 top new internationally acclaimed animated shorts from Belgium, Canada, England, France, Israel, Korea, Latvia, Norway, Russia, Scotland, and the USA. Featuring all new works from Disney's Leo Matsuda, This American Life's host Ira Glass, New Yorker illustrator Chris Ware, and Oscar nominated shorts, Pixar's Piper and Google's Pearl by Academy Award winner Patrick Osborne (Disney's Feast). Following the screening, Diamond will conduct a Q&A.
Honest Trailers creator Andy Signore, writers Spencer Gilbert andJoe Starr, and editor/producer Dan Murrell present a special live Movie Fights and never-before-seen Honest Trailer with special guests.
Saturday April 1, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 207
The current TMNT brain trust of Kevin Eastman,Tom Waltz, and Bobby Curnow discuss the Turtles' past, present, and the threat from Dimension X looming in their future! Also announcing new creators and TMNT projects for 2017 and beyond!
Saturday April 1, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 213
It's the time of year for spooky stories, and there's nothing scarier than . . . your childhood ruined! Gather around the campfire and hear the hilarious comedians from LA's cult comedy press The Devastator read their twisted parodies of Dr. Seuss, Goosebumps, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and the Toys "R" Us Wishbook! With Jenny Jaffe (Big Hero 6), Lesley Tsina (Funny or Die), Michael Levine (The Onion), Lee Keeler (FilmDrunk), and Micki Grover (BuzzFeed). You'll want your blankets and flashlights for this one. Also: s'mores for stress eating!
Saturday April 1, 2017 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 213
Comics on Comics: Live! is excited to kick off its newest season! Juan Manuel Rocha and Vito Lapiccola are bringing along the newest member of the hosting staff-long-time collaborator Tim Powers. These three podcast powerhouses welcome some of their friends to the stage to talk about reboots and remakes. They'll end with an announcement about all the cool things they will be trying in the new season.
Saturday April 1, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 211
Ever wonder what movie trivia would be like with the theatrics of the WWE and the competitiveness of the UFC? Collider Video's popular game show "The Movie Trivia Schmoedown" comes to Wondercon Anaheim! Popular characters like The Outlaw John Rocha,Mark "Baby Carrots" Ellis, and "Little Evil" JTE among others will be on hand to discuss what makes the Schmoedown the Schmoedown. Kristian Harloff and John Campea will break down how the league came to be, what has happened in season 4 thus far, and what is to come for the rest of the year. There will be smack talk, there will be trivia, there will be a Schmoedown!
Sunday April 2, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 300DE
This was originally going to be moderated by my dear chum Matt Fraction but he sadly had to cancel so instead it’s being moderated by … let’s see … Mark Waid? Is that right? Oh for f—
Wonder Woman, Star Wars: Episode VIII-The Last Jedi, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Alien: Covenant,Justice League, and more will be debated at this gathering of a veritable "Justice League" of movie geeks. Join Anthony Ray Bench (Film Threat), Charles de Lauzirika (Blade Runner: The Final Cut), Cliff Stephenson (Hannibal), and Matt Keil (X-Play), among others for a raucous discussion moderated by Film Threat editor Chris Gore (Attack of the Show!). They'll choose the winners and losers of 2017's biggest movies. Plus, a special edition of DVDuesday on the 5th anniversary of Attack of the Show! going off the air. (Yes, it's been five years.)
Sunday April 2, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 300DE
WonderCon Anaheim is going out on a high note! The powers that be behind Whedonopolis, WhedonCon, and Fandom Charities present an interactive screening of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog! Come and revel in the musical genius of the Whedons! But remember, the best part of the show is up to you! Cheer for Dr. Horrible! Cheer for Penny! Cheer for Moist! Cheer for the Freeze Ray! Cheer, or whatever, for "Captain Hammer, Corporate Tool!" Just have fun and be sure to make Bad Horse gleeful. There will be audience participation; it isn't just for Rocky Horror and mob riots anymore.
Sunday April 2, 2017 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 300AB
This time it's personal, as a generation of millennials are pitted against an aging "grup" of spaceshipologists. Who will duke it out for the highly coveted Anaheim Smackdown title this year? Can the StarshipEnterprise defeat an Imperial Star Destroyer? WillRogue One be assimilated by a Borg Cube? Will the Nostromo be taken over by Rathtars? And will the Jefferson Starship ever win anything? Join this panel of sage classic spaceshipologists (Ashley E. Miller,Steven Melching,Kay Reindl,Christian Gossett,Daren Dochterman, and Robert Meyer Burnett) as they slug it out with The Next Generation (Bobak Ferdowsi,Nikki Griffin, and surprise guests). Moderated by the Richard Dawson of the stars, Mark A. Altman (The 50 Year Mission). Finish your weekend with the geekiest and most beloved panel of all time in this or any other dimension, known or unknown. And 'zis combat will be to the death.
Sunday April 2, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300DE
