The greatest science fiction is all about grappling with the question “What else is there?” Whether it’s exploring far-off galaxies or looking ahead to our tomorrow, these authors have seen beyond what is to what could be. Join them as they discuss how they created whole new worlds that still feel real and relatable and what issues they hoped to confront while leaving the present behind.
CosTalk LIVE is a cosplay talk show based out of the west coast of the USA. Our team of hosts has over 20 years of collective cosplay experience. We share our skills techniques knowledge and love of cosplay weekly via LIVE streams to Twitch Facebook and YouTube. Join us LIVE as we chat about what it takes to run a weekly live stream who some of our favorite guests have been (Yaya Han -wink wink-) and how we are working towards using our platform as a place to celebrate the diversity of cosplayers the world round.
Experience 8 Bit Wave, a LIVE band performing your favorite video game and anime music on stage! Relive the nostalgia in this incredibly immersive experience all synced to gameplay and anime scenes shown on screen.
Join us for a panel chock full of Rebels, Clones, and Robots as Steve Blum (Zeb Orrelios), and Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex) take the stage at Emerald City Comic Con! They’ll talk about what it’s like to voice a generation of iconic Star Wars characters in a galaxy far, far away and answer questions from fans!
Class 1-A is in the building! The cast of My Hero Academia is coming to Emerald City Comic Con and they want to see you at this can’t-miss cast Q&A. Featuring Justin Briner (Izuku Midorya), Lucy Christian (Ochako Uraraka), Clifford Chapin (Katsuki Bakugo), David Matranga (Shoto Todoroki) and Monica Rial (Tsuyu Asui) – this panel is sure to be PLUS ULTRA!
ARK EXITUS
A film by Johnny Yong Bosch
Featuring: Johnny Yong Bosch, Jason Narvy and Soji Arai
To escape a dying world, they must invade ours. Doppelgängers from a parallel universe have secretly assumed the identities of their opposites and STRUCTURE, a covert agency that polices interdimensional travel has sent its best agent to hunt them down.
Ever wanted to cosplay a character of the opposite gender or switch gender entirely? How about a mash-up of your favorite characters from different universes? If so then this is the panel for you! In this panel, local cosplayers will share their favorite techniques to create masterful genderbends, crossplays, and mash-ups. Panelists will discuss essential themes important materials and their own creative processes. There will be time for questions and lots of opportunities to learn from the pros!
Hairstyles define a character - from wild anime look to elaborate historical hair. This panel will provide tips and tricks on how to incorporate natural curly or afro-centric hair into cosplay, while still creating iconic looks of the characters you love. We’ll cover modifying your own hair with temporary sprays, gels, and clip-ins as well as adapting designs to work with your own hair. Creating and using partial wigs, braids, and clip-ins. Or building/styling afro-centric wigs using purchased wigs or even from scratch. The options are endless - find something that will let you cosplay your way!
This panel is all about creating a safe and welcoming community for nerds and cosplayers alike. It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting into cosplay or have been cosplaying for many years, cosplay is for everyone. Our goal is to encourage and cultivate everyone to cosplay and gain the confidence to cosplay. This is an open discussion-style panel where panelists share our own stories of how cosplay has given us confidence. We also want to hear your own tales. Everyone should leave the panel feeling confident, no matter how big or small.
With princesses who slay their own dragons and damsels who get themselves out of distress these authors speak about the role of the strong female character in speculative fiction.
Featuring Greta Kelly (THE FROZEN CROWN & THE SEVENTH QUEEN), J.S. Dewes (THE DIVIDE SERIES), Genevieve Gornichec, (THE WITCH'S HEART), Sara Bond (GRAVITY'S HEIR), A.J. Super (THE SEVEN STARS SAGA), and Jaye Viner (JANE OF BATTERY PARK)
If you’ve played a video came or watched an animated series in the last decade, chances are good you’ve heard our next guest’s voice. That’s right, Nolan North himself is coming to Emerald City Comic Con. One of the most accomplished voice actors of all time, known for his roles and Nathan Drake, Deadpool, Superboy and so many more will be on hand to discuss his lengthy career and answer your questions!
AGBO, founded by the Russo Brothers and Mike Larocca, puts a focus on global storytelling with expansive worldbuilding. The panel will be a conversation with AGBO leads Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot, Albert Kim, and Kassee Whiting, on their strategies for building new universes of IP for global audiences and highlighting past AGBO projects such as Netflix’s EXTRACTION, as well as their upcoming projects:
The Adventure Zone is a hit comedy actual-play podcast made by three brothers who recruited their dad for a campaign of high adventure! It’s also a four-time New York Times bestselling graphic novel. Come chat about The Adventure Zone with the McElroys!
The Spotlight on Jarrett Melendez panel will preview the food and comics writer’s debut graphic novel Chef’s Kiss. Melendez will discuss his forthcoming queer YA story about an aspiring writer who takes a temporary job in a restaurant and soon develops a crush on a super dreamy chef.
Just like every house needs a good foundation to build on, so does every cosplay! Join veteran cosplayers and professional seamstresses in discussing shapewear, corsets, bum rolls, petticoats, and crinolines as we plan out the best ways to construct comfortable, long-lasting garments. Working practicality into a costume doesn’t need to be complicated!
It's TRIVIA Time! Join the party with all the SMRTies because SMRT Trivia the Twitch TV game show is live on stage! Put your knowledge of movies TV shows comic books celebrities and more to the test in a 20 question challenge pop culture trivia challenge designed to test your fandom. Everyone who attends can be a contestant and play the game all you need is a smartphone with a browser. Ultimate glory and a t-shirt can be yours! #AreYouSMRTenough?
When was the last time you picked up a needle and thread? Are you epically lost or intimidated by fabric stores? Not sure where to start on a costume? This is the panel for you! Join cosplayer-panelists to learn about sewing. Panelists will share helpful information tips and stories. We'll explore materials tools and techniques that make sewing easy and enjoyable. So come to this panel and get ready to be inspired (and informed) about how to sew your next cosplay masterpiece!
If you read manga or play games in English, thank a translator\localizer. Localization is a hidden art; as creative, controversial, and highly subjective as any other job in comics. Learn the hows and whys from Zack Davisson, award-winning professional localizer and author of Confessions of a Manga Translator. Bring a pen, because we are going to translate a manga together.
Archie Comics and the holiday season always go great together and this year is no different! From Christmas to New Year’s to Valentine’s Day and beyond, there’s always a celebration happening in Riverdale and the best part is: you’re invited! Join the pals and gals from across the Archieverse for an exclusive virtual panel featuring Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante, legendary writer/artist Dan Parent, Archie’s Holiday Magic Special artist Arielle Jovellanos and writers Michael Northrop, Micol Ostow, and J. Torres as we take a look at the must-read Archie Comics available this winter!
Over the last 20 years, museum exhibits of comic art and objects related to pop culture have flourished enhancing the valuation of original artwork and the reputations of artists and exposing audiences to new and interesting ideas. Please join us for a discussion of key exhibits in the Seattle area moderated by Rob Salkowitz (Forbes IcV2) with 2021 Eisner nominee Kim A. Munson (Comic Art in Museums) Larry Reid (Fantagraphics Gallery) Ellen Forney (cartoonist and Rock Steady Coach) and Brooks Peck (Senior Curator Museum of Popular Culture). Topics will include the 30th anniversary of Misfit Lit (1991) R. Crumb’s Genesis at SAM Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived & Well-Drawn and Heroes & Villains: The Art of The Disney Costume.
This panel covers all the basics you need for starting your body painting journey! We'll discuss application methods (sponge vs brush vs airbrush) cosplay body makeup types (cream vs water vs alcohol) how to stay safe while applying and how to get the BEST longevity out of your cosplay makeup. During the panel we'll also touch upon some basic SFX techniques to really elevate your looks. So put your make-up artist hat on and join us as we discuss Cosplay Body Paint Basics!
Study or work in Japan! Learn about various Japanese Government scholarships & the JET Program. The JET Program is a full-time job opportunity that aims to improve foreign language education in Japan as well as encourage international exchange at the local level. The Coordinator for both of these programs will be in attendance.
The wonderful world of cosplay offers a doorway for the potential for an amazing experience. The cosplay community is a welcoming group of individuals. However, sometimes there are judgments that people offer about others in regards to what can and cannot be cosplayed within a particular body type. Our panelists have all experienced prejudice when it comes to body type and cosplay. We will share in our experiences - good and bad - and offer insightful tips and tricks in order to approach cosplay in a way that’s positive and comfortable for you and your body type. Join our panel of cosplayers from varying levels of experience and expertise including competition on local and international levels as we welcome novice and experienced cosplayers into our realm!
What do a Power Ranger, Vash the Stampede from Trigun, and Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach all have in common? They were all voiced by the incredible Johnny Yong Bosch! He’ll be at Emerald City Comic Con to discuss voicing some of the most legendary characters in the history of anime as well as answer questions from fans. Don’t miss it!
So you wanna be a hero kid? Well Air Bubbles Cosplay and company are here to talk to you! This will be a Q&A style presentation where Air Bubbles and co will supply helpful information they have gathered over the years and some proper etiquette within the cosplay community. She will also discuss just what IS cosplay and where did it come from? Come in as a beginner and leave feeling ready to tackle your cosplay plans.
Calling all aspiring creators! Are you looking to make the leap into the comics industry? Hear from published creators and seasoned pros about what it takes to make it in the funny books industry. Hear their stories, ask your questions and leave this can’t-miss panel ready to make your big break! Featuring Chrissie Zullo (Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love), Dan Parent (Archie, Kevin Keller), Sara Richard (My Little Pony, The Ghost, The Owl), Sorah Suhng (Princeless)
Authors David Bushman and Mark Givens discuss the 113-year-old cold case murder of 20-year-old Hazel Drew in the secluded woods of upstate NY the crime that inspired the TV show Twin Peaks (set in Washington State!) and which is the subject of their upcoming book -- coming in December from the Amazon-owned publishing house Thomas + Mercer: https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Teals-Pond-Mystery-Inspired/dp/1542026431
Are you a cosplayer trying to get photos of your hard work? Or a photographer looking to shoot cosplay photography? Both? We’re all nerds, so let’s work together! This panel is all about making cosplay inclusive for both cosplayers and photographers. Join local photographers and cosplayers to discuss networking, organizing photo shoots, working with different types of body types, and even how to take your own photos (this ain’t your average selfie!). Perfect for anyone new to cosplay photography or wanting to take their portfolio to the next level!
d20 Dames is a family-friendly femme-presenting mostly POC podcast that uses Dungeons and Dragons as a story-telling device. This group of four daring adventurers comes together to explore a fantastic realm befriend (or behead) monsters and punch creeps. In this special live show, the Dames return to their favorite place Emerald Forest Adventure Con to sniff out trouble and help their friends be it on a panel or on the artist alley floor! Featuring Kat Kruger as the Dungeon Master with players Brittni Leigh Liyanage Jessica Ross and Jen Vaughn.
Al Madrigal, Carlo Barberi, and Axel Alonso will host a panel to discuss the all-new LatinX Superhero comic series Primos and how they hope to increase the representation of Mexican LatinX superheroes within the industry. The creators hope to share their own Mexican heritage and showcase a new generation of diverse heroes through the story of three distant cousins, bound together by their ancient spacefaring Mayan lineage to the historical King Janaab, who have a profoundly special purpose: to save the world as we know it.
TTRPGs have the power to build communities, explore mental health in a safe space and raise funds for important charity causes. Panelists Fenway Jones (Jasper’s Game Day) Jay Casual (writer/game designer), Beth the Bard (therapeutic DM), and Jacob Plicque (D&D supplemental writer/creator) discuss strategies, tech, educational learning outcomes, comics, safety tools, therapeutic games and the all-inclusive welcoming nature of TTRPGS that has continued to build.
Moderated by Dan Wood (Creators Assemble, comics librarian.)
A discussion of whether video games and esports have become culturally more important in America than movies television toys and sports. Comparisons will be made with South Korea's esports culture.
Meet the creators of a bold new comic book "Jupiter Invincible"; which premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival as an augmented reality comic book and exhibition. The story is about an African-American slave Jupiter who is suddenly given the power of immortality. The project is a mixture of pop-culture history innovative technology and dynamic storytelling to address structural racism. The series utilizes augmented reality and deep tech to bring to life forgotten African-American voices. Learn how to utilize new technology bold outreach campaign and design nuanced stories to reach young audiences to talk about race in America. Featured on the panel is Pulitzer Prize writer YUSEF KOMUNYAKAA and renowned illustrator ASHLEY A. WOODS.
Tor, Nightfire, and the HWA Chicagoland Chapter are here to present books for the dead, the living, and everyone in between. Come join authors Catriona Ward (The Last House on Needless Street, Sundial), Thomas Olde Heuvelt (HEX, Echo), Lee Mandelo (Summer Sons), Cassandra Khaw (Nothing But Blackened Teeth), and Gretchen Felker-Martin (Manhunt) as they talk about their new books, the state of horror, and all things frightening. Moderated by Becky Spratford, National Co-Coordinator of the Libraries program for HWA (Horror Writers Association).
Legendary Comics YA senior editor Nikita Kannekanti in conversation with Kelly Zekas (Championess), Tarun Shanker (Championess), Mickey George (The Heart Hunter), and Dana Mele (Tragic). Exploring what makes YA stories resonate with readers, the team here will delve into what draws them to the medium and how they craft real stories from imaginary beginnings.
Join fan-favorite YA authors Charlotte Nicole Davis (The Sisters of Reckoning) Amanda Foody & Christine Lynn Herman (All of Us Villains) Mark Oshiro (Each of Us a Desert) Shannon Price (The Endless Skies) Lauren Shippen (Some Faraway Place) and P. Djeli Clark (Master of Djinn) as moderator as they discuss crafting stories and characters out for justice and vengeance in fantasy.
Rules are meant to be broken right? Whether it’s aliens making Faustian bargains tidally-locked fantasy worlds inspired by evolutionary biology kaiju hidden in an alternative world accessible from ours, or super-powered teens in high tech worlds it’s undeniable that readers crave mashups of sci-fi and fantasy. Join a group of category-busting speculative fiction writers for a panel unlike any other featuring James Rollins (The Starless Crown) Ryka Aoki (Light From Uncommon Stars) Tochi Onyebuchi (Goliath) and John Scalzi (The Kaiju Preservation Society). Moderated by Jay Bonansinga (Stan Lee’s The Devil’s Quintet).
Ever wanted to show off those pipes and learn how to become a professional voice actor? Want to get started but not exactly sure how? Then this is the panel for you! We’ve put together a panel of insiders and VAs with years of experience and they’re here to share tips and tricks. They’ll discuss how you can break into the industry and start your own journey to becoming a voice actor. Featuring Jim Cummings, David Hayter, Anjali Bhmani, and Carolina Ravassa
Roll for initiative and join Outside Xbox and Outside Xtra on an epic adventure as spin-off Dungeons & Dragons series, Oxventure returns to MCM Comic Con! The ragtag team of brave-ish heroes (you know them as Corazon, Dob, Egbert, Merilwen, and Prudence, joined by long-suffering Johnny Chiodini) will be embarking on their latest perilous quest on stage in a live D&D show.
Comic connoisseur Michael Ajih discusses the importance of black superheroes and their stories with influencers Mr. Midas Games, Steven Geekface, and Jason Barrett, showing why representation in comics matters, now more than ever.
Comedian Stuart Ashens will be live on stage at MCM London! Come along and watch as he appraises tat and treasures alike! Fans are invited to bring along a small item of interest for Stuart to examine. A handful of audience members will be selected on the day to join Stuart on stage to show off their tat - sorry, "high-end collectible".
Come meet the team from QuidditchUK and find out more about the greatest game in the world - Learn about where one of the most inclusive sports came from, where it's going next, how the snitch actually works, and how you can get involved as it continues to grow all over the world.
Join world-renowned, critically acclaimed authors Cavan Scott ( Star Wars, Shadow Service, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Assassin’s Creed, and Wonder Woman) and Rian Hughes (XX, The Black Locomotive, Batman and Spiderman and Dan Dare) as they chat all things comics and publishing - from the power of design, genre fiction, getting into the industry, and the power of fandoms.
Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAAAAAAKE! That’s right, voice actor David Hayter will be making his return to MCM Comic Con London and he wants to hear from you! Famous for his iconic role as Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid franchise and many other voiceover roles, Hayter is also an accomplished acclaimed screenwriter with credits including X-Men, X2: X-Men United, Watchmen and more. Be there as Hayter discusses his expansive career and answers your questions!
Kaz Brekker is in the building! Don’t miss Freddy Carter as he hits the Live Stage at MCM Comic Con London to discuss his fan-favorite role on Shadow and Bone, Pennyworth, and more! Don’t miss it!
What do a Terminator, a Ghost Rider and Football star turned CIA mole have in common? They were all played by the incomparable Gabriel Luna! Did we mention he’ll be coming to MCM Comic Con London? Be there as the Terminator: Dark Fate and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. hits the stage in London to talk about his incredible film and television career and answer your questions!
Join Helen O’Hara, Tasha Suri, C.L Clark and Everina Maxwell as they discuss the increasingly positive changes with regards to women in popular fiction, as well as some of the challenges that they still face.
The Last Kingdom makes landfall in the United Kingdom! Mark Rowley is coming to MCM Comic Con London. Find him on the Live Stage talking about his time on the hit show and answering questions from fans.
Talented cosplayers strut their stuff on the Main Stage, displaying a broad range of amazing costumes and performing in character from across the whole pop culture spectrum.
Talented cosplayers strut their stuff on the Main Stage, displaying a broad range of amazing costumes and performing in character from across the whole pop culture spectrum.
Do you want to be a great warrior or a powerful sorceress? Curious about LARPing but have no idea what it is or how to get into it? Learn all about this live-action roleplaying game in this panel where you’ll hear stories about playing in a field with as many as 30-3,000 players and talk about how to get involved from the bottom up.
A tribute to the life and work of JOHN PAUL LEON "the artist's artist". JP spent his entire 30-year professional career, beginning in 1991, dedicated to the craft of sequential illustration and superhero comic books. He passed away this May 2nd after a 14-year battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most talented and respected modern-day artists in the industry. We will take a look inside his portfolio, from his initial try-out amateur sample pages as a teenager, to his debut as the original artist on DC Comics STATIC (Shock), his pivotal work on Marvel Comics EARTH X, thru his artistic process on his critically-acclaimed creator-owned series THE WINTER MEN and his final years on BATMAN CREATURE OF THE NIGHT, JUPITERS LEGACY REQUIEM and BATMAN/CATWOMAN, including never-before-seen work as we celebrate the life and art of JOHN PAUL LEON.
Hosted by Bernard Chang
Mehndi (henna) has been used in South Asian culture for generations. Mariam is a cosplayer who uses this part of her cultural heritage to complement her costumes and she'd like to show you how you can do the same! There will be discussion around history cultural context and cosplay usage followed by a live demonstration.
Join the writer/director, producer and stars of the new and acclaimed soon to be hit British revenge movie BULL ahead of it’s UK cinema release in November. A fun and informative hosted panel with clips, trailer, fan questions and movie freebies from hosts Signature Entertainment. Bull stars Neil Maskell (High Rise) Tamzin Outwaite (Eastenders) and David Hayman (Vertical Limit).
How is the entertainment industry tackling diversity? What more can be done via TV, Movies, Games, and Streaming to be more inclusive and support minorities. We discuss these issues and more with our panelists Laura Kate Dale, MC Fixer, and Tazziii.
In anticipation of the fifth and final season of Netflix’s epic fantasy series The Last Kingdom, join three members of the cast as they reveal what their characters will be getting up to in the new series, and share some of their stories about their time filming on location in Budapest. Hosted by sci-fi and fantasy expert David Craig, writer at RadioTimes.com, the panel will feature Alexander Dreymon (Uhtred), Eliza Butterworth (Aelswith), and Mark Rowley (Finan).
Argh and the Quest for the Golden Dragon Skull will delight fans of Lord of the Rings, Monty Python, and Dungeons & Dragons alike. Filmed entirely with 25mm miniatures with actors providing the faces and voices, it stars Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean) Dee Tails (Star Wars) Sarine Sofair (Game of Thrones), and Emily Haigh (Arthur & Merlin), and many more. Directed by Martin Gooch (Atomic Apocalypse) with the blessings of Ian Livingstone (Fighting Fantasy) and John Blanche (Games Workshop). It’s an Easter Egg filled crazy quest...just what MCM fans are looking for in a post-pandemic world.
What makes a world complete? How do you create multi-dimensional story arcs for characters and keep readers glued to your story? Join Claire North, RJ Barker, TL Huchu, Stark Holborn, Ben Aaronovitch, and RA Williams and learn from some of the best as they dive into the depths of world-building from their work.
So you wanna be an artist! Step 1 ... Learn to make art! Step 3 ... Profit! In this panel, Nigel Sade and special guests will discuss the many ways to market your art in today's world. Some of it is the same as it ever was, but much has changed and new opportunities are available. In this panel we will discuss how these paths can be followed.
Ever wanted to make armour for cosplay? Have no idea where to start? Does looking at foam make you really nervous? Never fear! Come along to armour making for new adventurers where we will cover the basics of making really cool armour for cosplay! We will cover building techniques and materials how to attach and paint armour and all the finicky logistics of transporting and wearing it! Get ready for adventure!
The cast of Roll The Damn Dice (An actual play D&D podcast) talk about all aspects of D&D roleplay - including good roleplay etiquette (from horny bards to edgelord rogues), how to encourage roleplay in your party (as a DM), controlling Non Players Characters and continuing roleplay through combat.
Join us for an exclusive virtual curation of African animated films from across the continent produced by studios pushing the boundaries in animation production and authentic storytelling, followed by an exciting director's roundtable moderated by Muniyra Douglas (Vortex).
Titles include: "Malaika: Warrior Queen" + "ISAURA" Trailer (Youneek Studios & Anthill Studios/Lucan Studios), "Play The Game" + "Time Skippers" Trailer (Samaka Animation/VX Animation), "TUTU" + "KARIBA" Trailer (Animax FYB Studios/Blue Forest Collective), and "AYAM" (Sofia El Khyari).
To celebrate the much anticipated final season of A Discovery of Witches, returning to Sky Max and NOW in January 2022, join cast and crew as they discuss the previous series and share exclusive insight into the final season. Hosted by Huw Fullerton; Sci-Fi and Fantasy Editor at Radio Times, cast and crew featuring in the panel include Teresa Palmer, Edward Bluemel, Tanya Moodie, Steven Cree, Paul Rhys, Adelle Leonce, Jacob Ifan, and Executive Producer Lachlan MacKinnon.
We’re moving the payload…to MCM Comic Con London! Carolina Ravassa (Sombra) and Anjali Bhmani (Symmetra) will be on hand to talk about the global phenomenon video game and answer your questions!
Calling all Variants, TVA Operatives, and Conquerors! The cast of the hit show Loki is coming to MCM Comic Con! That’s right, Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Sophia Di Martino (Sylvie) and Jonathan Majors (He Who Remains) will be on stage at MCM Comic Con London to talk about their time at the TVA and answer your burning questions!
Join us for an exclusive virtual curation of African animated films from across the continent produced by studios pushing the boundaries in animation production and authentic storytelling, followed by an exciting director's roundtable moderated by Muniyra Douglas (Vortex).
Titles include: "Um Presente Especial" (FX Animation), "Hero Corps" + "Ajaka In Rome" (Spoof Animation), "A Kalabanda Ate My Homework" + "Land of Gods" Trailer (Creatures Animation/VX Animation) and "Belly Flop" (Triggerfish Studios).
So you want to 3D print some props, well you've come to the right place, Danny has been 3D printing for the almost 10 years. Anything from armour to props to dungeons and dragons miniatures he's seen it all. He's here to give you the best tips and advice he's learnt over the years. No question is too ridiculous in the printing world.
Sometimes it's hard to know where to start with building foam or worbla armour. Let's talk about breaking it down, materials, planning, and how long it might take you.
Are you looking for some inspiration for making that prop for your next cosplay? Not sure how to make a giant weapon and still get around a con? Do you want to level up your posing for your next photoshoot? Come along to the posing with props in cosplay panel! We will cover everything from con-safe materials for building props packing and carrying props at the con and the all-important posing! This panel was put together by a team of cosplayers with over a decade's worth of experience in cosplay prop making sword fighting archery and marksmanship!
Considering competing in your cosplay maybe even internationally? Well this panel is for you! Two veterans of the UK cosplay scene are going to be talking shop and giving advice on how to do well and enjoying taking part in cosplay competitions. If you're a performer or in it for showing off your costume they'l have tips and advice for you!
Appearing in almost 400 roles, Jim Cummings is one of the most accomplished voice actors in history. Known for roles like Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck and so many more, Jim Cummings will be on the stage at MCM Comic Con London to talk about his extensive career and answer your questions!
Halloween is coming, so it’s time for some eerie fables! Join Tiffani Angus, Verity Holloway, Kim Newman, RA Williams as they explore the blurred lines between dream, fiction, and reality and what inspired them to write in the genres of horror, historical fiction, and folklore.
By now most are aware of how blockchain technology has influenced conversations about what is money and who controls it? But another utilization of blockchain technology known as NFT's may have a more impactful use, especially for artists and collectors. NFT's allow artists comic distributors and collectors a digital product that mirrors their physical world work with programmable scarcity to facilitate efficient collection and value protection. This panel will include a brief description of NFT's burgeoning marketplace and the intersection with the world of comics by FinTech Founder and Author of Money Revolution: FinTech Disruption from Bullion to Bitcoin. Attendees will also have access to signed copies of the book.
What comics would you take into an apocalypse and how would you handle it? In this live edition of the podcast, find out how a special guest answers this very question on stage in a Desert Island Disc-styled interview, hosted by comic book writer and podcaster, Samuel George London.
The cast of Roll The Damn Dice (An actual play D&D podcast) talk about the different ways that they go about creating an awesome and engaging character - including backstory, character voice and picking the right stats and feats for the campaign.
Do you read all the geeky websites and magazines and long to have your ideas published but no idea how? This panel will describe how to get started in the geeky journalism world completely from scratch. From building websites to developing networking skills this panel will have everything covered if you want to get your views heard.
The Last Kingdom makes landfall in the United Kingdom! Harry McEntire (Aethelwold) is coming to MCM Comic Con London. He’ll be on the Main Stage talking about his time on the hit show and answering questions from fans.
What do a Terminator, a Ghost Rider and Football star turned CIA mole have in common? They were all played by the incomparable Gabriel Luna! Did we mention he’ll be coming to MCM Comic Con London? Be there as the Terminator: Dark Fate and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. hits the stage in London to talk about his incredible film and television career and answer your questions!
Department Studios, Inc., Myriad Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, in association with DC, announce Arkham Asylum, a groundbreaking live immersive experience, inspired by one of DC’s most iconic Super Heroes, Batman. Opening Autumn 2022 in London, Arkham Asylum will become one of London’s major entertainment destinations.
Doctor Who: The Community Show is an online web-show that promotes the wonderful and creative members from across the Doctor Who Fandom, including cosplayers, artists, fan film creators and more!
The cast and creators come together to give fans a first look at the highly anticipated 6th and final season of The Expanse on Amazon Prime Video. Set in a colonized solar system, The Expanse begins with the governments of Earth, Mars and the Asteroid Belt locked in long-standing conflict. The crew of the Rocinante – an illegally salvaged warship – stumbles on a vast conspiracy and a mysterious alien technology that threatens to upend the balance of power and the fate of humanity. The Expanse is a high-action, realistic sci-fi adventure that broadens the vision of humanity’s path in the future as well as a deeply-felt examination of the most critical, raw, and pressing issues of today. Seasons 1 – 5 are currently available to stream on Prime Video.
A special discussion with co-creator and artist of the D.C. series Y: The Last Man featuring an exclusive drawing, plus an exclusive interview with Y: The Last Man showrunner and Executive Producer Eliza Clark and Agent 355 Ashley Romans.
Explore the intricate approach to writing the dystopian future with the producers and directors of Blade Runner: Black Lotus with futurist, Maurice Conti, who shares his take on how the Blade Runner world stacks up against our future.
A panel of industry veterans discusses the creation of words and visual elements that adds that extra kick to the narrative. Everyone remembers Wolverine's iconic "snikt" but the languages of iconography pervade all forms of creative media from comics to books to games to film. How do you figure out what readers/players/watchers are going to innately understand and how do you introduce them to a new language (both visual and non) without losing your audience?
A lot of things had to change in 2021 including how books were released. Join five traditionally published authors who debuted this year to learn how they shifted tactics to launch their books in a mostly virtual world. They will share what worked and what flopped and what takeaways they will use for their next book. This panel will cover topics such as preorder campaigns giveaways social media strategies how to virtually connect with readers and more!
The blockbuster successes of Black Panther and Wonder Woman proved that audiences everywhere are craving more diverse characters and stories. How can we ensure that minority characters are represented in an authentic manner even in a fantasy or created world? Listen and learn as a panel of industry writers discuss how to avoid pitfalls like tokenism and stereotyping while celebrating diverse characters backgrounds.
As numerous as the doors to Valhalla are the ways in which the Norse Myths have been retold in fiction outside & beyond Marvel. Join Norse fantasy authors Francesca Simon Joanne Harris & Professor Carolyne Larrington with book blogger Becky Hill in an online discussion on the Norse Myths in Fantasy Fiction. Which Norse legends inspired them? How did they renew old stories? Why does the Norse Pantheon still capture the imagination? Discover & explore this exciting sub-genre.
Our panel will discuss the process of making your film from the very start to the moment you hand it off to the distributor and all the in-betweens. It's film school in an hour. We answered questions on all aspects of film from development to prep to production to post to the deliverables you'll need to provide to any distributor and how they differ and how to prepare for all of this at the start. Based on our top selling book.
Hosted by Heather Boddy.
The cosplay community should be a safe space for people of all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately that is not always the case. Of course we want to feel amazing strong and empowered in our cosplays but that doesn’t mean we have to beat ourselves up at the gym to look like the character we are cosplaying. In this panel we will discuss how to fall in love with fitness and channel your inner superhero as well as what it means to love yourself throughout the process. Cosplay and fitness should both feel empowering. Let’s have a conversation about how to feel better in our bodies in and out of cosplay.
From Video Games to Comics Anime and more come explore a world where Drag meets Cosplay! This inclusive panel of queens kings and everything in between will be having an open discussion about cosplaying their favorite characters through the queer lens as well as challenges we face melding the two artforms together within the industry of drag.
 We'll touch on a range of topics including our favorite cosplays how we create our performances and creating art that honors source materials while also being culturally responsible and avoiding cultural appropriation. We believe that drag and cosplay are for everyone and that there is so much both communities can teach each other about their respective art forms in order to help everyone grow as transformation artists. So come with your questions (even those filled with tea or shade!) and let’s talk about nerdy drag! Moderated by Crimson Kitty (Mx. Nerd NY 2018) and special guest Erika Klash
Women, trans, and nonbinary cosplayers can face unique challenges when looking for help. Body shaming self-esteem ability shaming slut-shaming and misogyny can be barriers to getting the help and support we need. The SheProp! Community is here to help including Raisin Cosplay, Maweezy, Tin Lizzy, ThouArtAnuli, SewSilly, and Rebecca Noel. Our panelists of experienced cosplayers are ready to answer your questions whether they are about creating a costume or surviving and thriving in the cosplay community. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence for women trans and non-binary makers providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
Nailed It: Project Cosplay is back again after a highly successful run in 2018 to bring you an hour of fun and creative competition! Think you have what it takes to cobble together a standout cosplay in an hour? Compete with your friends and family to create the cosplay of your dreams with unexpected items! But don't worry our judges (fashion industry designers & cosplayers) will be there to coach you & cheer you on! So gather your squad & come to show off your skills. Trust us this will be the most fun you have at NYCC!
This Summer Jaremi Carey and Twitch teamed up for a cosplay competition like no other. Join Jaremi as he chats with competitors OMG Juni, Gabby Nu, Casterly Fox, DJ Croft and the CosSlay winner Witchy, about the highs, lows and all the looks from the show.
Cosplay can seem complicated and overwhelming. Eden and El are here to give you some secret tricks to making cosplays that look beautiful and don’t break the bank. If you don’t know how to wash something hand sewn we’ll teach you! Need a wig streaked or colored? We can cover that too. From armor to sewing recycling and more; we want to help get beginners into cosplay and the more experienced makers leveled up! We’ll also be giving away some mystery prizes!