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NYCC 2021 | THE BOYS Retrospective Panel
Join Karen Fukuhara, Erin Moriarty, Jack Quaid, and Antony Starr as they look back on their favorite moments from the first two seasons of THE BOYS.
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NYCC 2021 | Cosplay Hacks!
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!
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NYCC 2021 | Fantastic Detailing for Props and Armor
Worbla? Thibra? Want to make sense of the world of thermoplastics and foamwork? When it comes to intricate details, choosing your materials is half the battle. Join world champion cosplayers Cowbutt Crunchies as we compare and contrast the amazing details that these materials can achieve, along with tips for detailing your next cosplay project.
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NYCC 2021 | Crash Into Cosplay! Your First Steps to Success!
Do you attend NYCC every year dressed like Peter Parker but YEARN to be Spider-Man? Are you too intimidated to don the Spandex? Do you want to become one of those Amazing Cosplayers you see on the Convention Floor, but don't know where to start? THEN DO WE HAVE THE PANEL FOR YOU! Get out from behind that clever T-Shirt and learn to Swing into being a Superhero! We will take you through the steps of identifying your character, sourcing materials, planning out on a budget and feeling COMFORTABLE with what you have put together! Every hero has to start somewhere, and our panel of experienced Cosplayers will share their lifetime of Tips and Tricks to get you into the Superhero Game! Open to Fans of all Ages interests and Skill Level!
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NYCC 2021 | Cosplay Hacks!
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!
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NYCC 2021 | Crash Into Cosplay! Your First Steps to Success!
Do you attend NYCC every year dressed like Peter Parker but YEARN to be Spider-Man? Are you too intimidated to don the Spandex? Do you want to become one of those Amazing Cosplayers you see on the Convention Floor, but don't know where to start? THEN DO WE HAVE THE PANEL FOR YOU! Get out from behind that clever T-Shirt and learn to Swing into being a Superhero! We will take you through the steps of identifying your character, sourcing materials, planning out on a budget and feeling COMFORTABLE with what you have put together! Every hero has to start somewhere, and our panel of experienced Cosplayers will share their lifetime of Tips and Tricks to get you into the Superhero Game! Open to Fans of all Ages interests and Skill Level!
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NYCC 2021 | Lost Cos - first feature film made for cosplayer by cosplayer
This movie is made to shed light on the cosplay community. Create the first cosplay club where people can showcase their own work and bring it to life.
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NYCC 2021 Friday Feed
NYCC 2021 | THE BOYS Retrospective Panel
Join Karen Fukuhara, Erin Moriarty, Jack Quaid, and Antony Starr as they look back on their favorite moments from the first two seasons of THE BOYS.
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NYCC 2021 | Cosplay Hacks!
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!
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NYCC 2021 | Fantastic Detailing for Props and Armor
Worbla? Thibra? Want to make sense of the world of thermoplastics and foamwork? When it comes to intricate details, choosing your materials is half the battle. Join world champion cosplayers Cowbutt Crunchies as we compare and contrast the amazing details that these materials can achieve, along with tips for detailing your next cosplay project.
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NYCC 2021 | Crash Into Cosplay! Your First Steps to Success!
Do you attend NYCC every year dressed like Peter Parker but YEARN to be Spider-Man? Are you too intimidated to don the Spandex? Do you want to become one of those Amazing Cosplayers you see on the Convention Floor, but don't know where to start? THEN DO WE HAVE THE PANEL FOR YOU! Get out from behind that clever T-Shirt and learn to Swing into being a Superhero! We will take you through the steps of identifying your character, sourcing materials, planning out on a budget and feeling COMFORTABLE with what you have put together! Every hero has to start somewhere, and our panel of experienced Cosplayers will share their lifetime of Tips and Tricks to get you into the Superhero Game! Open to Fans of all Ages interests and Skill Level!
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NYCC 2021 | Lost Cos - first feature film made for cosplayer by cosplayer
This movie is made to shed light on the cosplay community. Create the first cosplay club where people can showcase their own work and bring it to life.
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NYCC 2021 | Cospositivity: Fitness & Body Love in the Cosplay Community
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.
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NYCC 2021 | George Takei Spotlight
Oh my! From Star Trek to Mulan and much much more, the legendary George Takei is here at NYCC to answer all your questions!
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NYCC 2021 | GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE Panel
Director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman will be joined by some of the cast of Sony Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Afterlife for an in-depth conversation. The panel will cover the highly-anticipated new film and the franchise at large, one of the most beloved in pop culture history. In addition to insightful conversation, the panel will feature never-before-seen clips from the film.
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NYCC 2021 | The 2021 Harvey Awards (Virtual Screening)
The 2021 Harvey Awards are going digital! One of the comic industry's oldest awards is back at NYCC. Watch as they recognize outstanding achievements in the comic industry this year, as well as spotlight creators and industry legends who are being inducted in the Hall of Fame. The Harvey Awards are named after Harvey Kurtzman, creator of MAD magazine, and strive to continue to honor his legacy in the industry each year with titles nominated and voted on entirely by industry professionals.
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NYCC 2021 | My Hero Academia New Movie Panel
Your sneak peek into the next chapter of the global anime phenomenon starts here. Presented by Funimation, the panel includes an exclusive preview of My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission. Hear from the dub cast and crew before the movie hits theaters October 29!
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NYCC 2021 | Crossing Swords - Season 2 (Virtual Screening)
Another ten episodes of bingeable mayhem representing the next chapter in the adventures of Patrick the long-suffering squire (Nicholas Hoult) as he climbs the ladder of knighthood in the service of the volatile King Merriman (Luke Evans). There are new friends to make, new enemies to vanquish, and new horrors to scar Patrick for life; including bloodthirsty leprechauns, an island of killer monkeys, and a shadowy villain who could destroy everything Patrick has ever known! From creators John Harvatine IV and Tom Root, and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the producers of Robot Chicken and Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.! Also featuring the voice talents of Alanna Ubach, Tara Strong, Tony Hale, Adam Ray, Maya Erskine, Adam Pally, Seth Green, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Breckin Meyer, Jameela Jamil and more!
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NYCC 2021 | THE WHEEL OF TIME: Exclusive Q&A with Cast & Showrunner (Virtual Screening)
Based on Robert Jordan’s best-selling fantasy novels of the same name, The Wheel of Time is set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it. The story follows Moiraine (Rosamund Pike), a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organization called the Aes Sedai, as she arrives in the small town of Two Rivers. There, she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity. Join the series cast and showrunner as they discuss bringing this stunning world to life and what fans can most look forward to when the series premieres Friday, November 19th, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
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NYCC 2021 | Wattpad WEBTOON Studios and New Voices in Global Entertainment (Virtual Screening)
Join some of the most exciting creators from WEBTOON and Wattpad to hear how digital comic creators and indie authors are bringing new narratives to screens and bookshelves all over the world. Míriam Bonastre Tur, author of the WEBTOON sensation HOOKY (published by HMH Books), and Wattpad’s Ariana Godoy, author of A Través De Mi Ventana (published by Penguin Random House and in development as a Netflix Original Film), will discuss how they’ve found success and built a global fanbase for their work online, and the process of having their work adapted for TV, film, and published books with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios.
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NYCC 2021 | Building Worlds for Women: Wattpad Books Authors on Writing Female Driven Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Virtual Screening)
Fantasy and SciFi have long been dominated by male readers but there have always been talented women writers building rich worlds to escape to. From swashbuckling adventures to dystopian futures with few survivors to lands where dragons roam Wattpad Books has published some of the best new female voices creating dynamic powerful and captivating stories in which women are front and center.
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NYCC 2021 | “EVIL” Panel (Virtual Screening)
EVIL is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and contractor as they investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there’s a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work. The second season brings evil closer to home. Kristen struggles with her darker nature, while David suffers temptation as he gets closer to his ordination. Meanwhile Ben is visited by night terrors that prey on his greatest fears. Please join series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti and Kurt Fuller, along with co-creators and executive producers Robert King and Michelle King for a panel discussion about the second season. EVIL airs Sundays on Paramount+.
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NYCC 2021 | I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER: Exclusive Q&A with Cast & Showrunner (Virtual Screening)
Written and executive produced by Sara Goodman, I Know What You Did Last Summer is based on Lois Duncan’s 1973 novel, which was also the basis of the iconic 1997 film. One year after the fatal car accident that haunted their graduation night, a group of teenagers find themselves bound together by a dark secret and stalked by a brutal killer. As they try to piece together who’s after them, they reveal the dark side of their seemingly perfect town—and themselves. Everyone is hiding something, and uncovering the wrong secret could be deadly. Join the series cast and creator as they discuss what fans can most look forward to when the series premieres Friday, October 15th, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Please note, this panel is recommended for mature audiences and contains content not suitable for younger audiences.
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NYCC 2021 | THE EXPANSE: Exclusive Q&A with Cast & Creators (Virtual Screening)
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.
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NYCC 2021 | THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA: Exclusive Q&A and Sneak Peek with Critical Role (Virtual Screening)
Fri, Oct 8, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Main Stage 1D Hall
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NYCC 2021 | CHUCKY: WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING
Everyone’s favorite killer doll is coming to television! Join us for the world premiere of the first episode of the new series, CHUCKY, ahead of its October 12th debut on USA & SYFY, followed by an exclusive conversation between creator and showrunner, Don Mancini and franchise icon, Jennifer Tilly (Tiffany Valentine). Get ready to play!
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NYCC 2021 | The Legend of Micro-Face: How NPR's Planet Money Rescued a Lost Hero
There are thousands of forgotten superheroes. Can any of them be saved? And, more importantly, can they make any money? NPR's economics podcast gave it a try. In the 5-part series "Planet Money Buys a Superhero," Kenny Malone and Robert Smith hustled their way into the superhero industry. Come meet the PM hosts and their artistic co-conspirators in a Comic-Con exclusive. They'll share a behind-the-scenes look at IP, copyright, and how they discovered, and marketed, an audio superhero: Micro-Face.
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NYCC 2021 | NASA Space Technology for Humans and others...
To continue to explore space beyond our planet we will require technology that is "out of this world." But some of that is not that far off from science fiction. NASA is currently developing technologies that will support future human and robotic missions and soon to will allow the first woman and person of color to set foot on the Moon through our Artemis program. Our panelists will bring their expertise to talk about these technologies and what our space exploration future entails.
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NYCC 2021 | Absolute Comics LIVE! - Learn the Ways of Comic Book YouTube!
The award-winning hosts of Comicstorian & ComicPOP weekly come together for their podcast Absolute Comics! Join us here in NYCC as they come together to talk about the life of running two successful YouTube Channels and a series of Podcasts! Ask your questions of how to start yourself!
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NYCC 2021 | Murder at Teal's Pond: The Unsolved Mystery That Inspired Twin Peaks
Authors David Bushman and Mark Givens discuss the 113-year-old cold case murder that inspired the TV show Twin Peaks which is the subject of their upcoming book -- coming in December from the Amazon-owned publishing house Thomas + Mercer.
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NYCC 2021 | The Joe Kubert School Presents: Breaking into Comics!
Looking to make the leap into the comics industry? Learn from published creators and seasoned instructors from The Joe Kubert School! Hear their stories and ask questions so that you can learn tips from the pros, and get the tools to take the next steps in your comics journey.
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NYCC 2021 | Pop Goes Your Christmas Tree with PopMinded by Hallmark
Find out what all goes into creating Hallmark’s pop-culture-themed collectibles like Keepsake Ornaments itty bittys® plush characters and other gift products with brands such as Star Wars™ Star Trek™ Harry Potter™ Marvel DC Comics Nintendo and more. Plus you’ll get sneak peeks at what’s coming in 2022 and a few chances to win prizes including those elusive 2021 event exclusives! Panelist: Christine Taylor Creative Manager Hallmark Licensing / Creative Director PopMinded by Hallmark and Sergio Rivero Master Designer working on itty bittys® and gifts.
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NYCC 2021 | MTV 40th Anniversary Panel
August 1st 1981: MTV airs for the first time anywhere. We take a look at MTV over the past 40 years from music videos to reality TV, by speaking with key people — from MTV founders to musicians to journalists — about the cable channel that became a major cultural force.
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NYCC 2021 | U cre-8 Comics Presents: The Character Crafter Workshop
Are you the next GREAT Creator?! Take the Raconteur’s challenge and design your own character from start to finish! Establish superpowers, design costume ideas, craft an origin story, and MORE! The PERFECT tool to jumpstart YOUR comic universe.
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NYCC 2021 | Kickstarting Comics in 2021 and beyond!
In 2020 comics on Kickstarter raised over $20 million and had a 74% success rate! Join Kickstarter’s Director of Publishing and Comics Outreach, Oriana Leckert, Rocketship Entertainment CEO & Publisher, Tom Akel, co-founder of Beehive Books, Maëlle Doliveux, creator Erica Schultz (The Deadliest Bouquet, Forgotten Home), and creator Kwanza Osajyefo (Black, White) to discuss best practices, their success and failures, and what's next for crowdfunded comics! Hosted by Forbes' Rob Salkowitz.
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NYCC 2021 | Graphic Novels Inspired by Real Life
Join Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham (FRIENDS FOREVER), Marisabina Russo (WHY IS EVERYBODY YELLING?), Kami Garcia (TEEN TITANS), and E. Lockhart (WHISTLE: A NEW GOTHAM CITY HERO) as they get real with editor Julia McCarthy about their new graphic novels that tackle the most exciting journey of all -- real life!
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NYCC 2021 | The Shows That Changed the Way We Watch TV
Inspired by Rotten Tomatoes' new book The Ultimate Binge Guide this panel will look at the most influential and totally bingeable series of all time from Game of Thrones all the way back to The Twilight Zone. Rotten Tomatoes editor-in-chief Joel Meares will sit down with some of the sharpest TV critics in the game and dig into the shows that shaped history the role technology has played in how serialized stories are told and which super producers are pushing the form forward today.
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NYCC 2021 | The Voices of Star Wars Animation feat. Dee Bradley Baker & Matthew Wood
From Star Wars: The Bad Batch to the voice of General Grievous- Dee Bradley Baker and Matthew Wood have voiced generations of Star Wars characters. Come hear the two reflect on their time in the most celebrated universe and answer fan questions!
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NYCC 2021 | Titmouse Inc. — We Make Cartoons!
Meet one of the largest 2D animation studios in America. Talk with creators, producers and animators. There will be discussions about current and upcoming projects and how we make them! Come check out screenings of our animation favorites, grab free merchandise and get your cartoon questions answered! Plus live drawing prizes from real Titmouse artists.
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NYCC 2021 | The George Lucas Talk Show: In The Maclunkeyverse Of Madness
After two triumphant pre-pandemic panels at NYCC, The George Lucas Talk Show returns with its best panel yet! "Retired Filmmaker George Lucas" (Actor/comedian Connor Ratliff from The Marvelous Mrs Maisel & the Dead Eyes podcast) and his talk show sidekick WATTO (Griffin Newman from The Tick & the Blank Check podcast) are joined by a panel of surprising & interesting guests (both in-person and via digital technology) and give away a ton of prizes to the audience in a way that is totally COVID-safe.
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Toei Animation Presents: World Trigger Season 3 Sneak Peek
The action-packed sci-fi from Toei Animation is back again with Season 3. Join us for a glimpse of World Trigger Season 3, Japanese voice cast, music from the show, introduction of new characters and much more. Trigger On!
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NYCC 2021 | Amplifying Black Voices and Bold Stories in Comics and Creative Tech
Meet the creators of a bold new comic book, "Jupiter Invincible"; which premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival as an 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. Also a discussion of other innovative comic books by other African-American artists. Featured on the panel is renowned illustrator ASHLEY A. WOODS, augmented reality designer RAM DEVINENI, editor ERIC BATTLE, and Comics in Color creator CAGE LUSE.
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Paranormal Caught on Camera!
Interest in the unknown is consistently on the rise! One look at the number of ghost shows on TV indicates that audiences simply can't get enough. What do they love most? Sharing their tales. Travel Channel's "Paranormal Caught on Camera" was just renewed for its 5th season and what better way to celebrate than by bringing together a few of the beloved analysts at the one and only New York Comic Con! The experts will be on hand to offer their thoughts on supernatural video submissions along with audience participation. :) Ever wonder how to decipher what is "real"? This is your chance to find out!
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Z2 Comics Presents: The Graphic Album w/Mikey Way & Spencer Charnas
In 2021, Z2 Comics published graphic novel tie-ins Ice Nine Kills’ fan-favorite album The Silver Scream, as well as all-new immersive experiences meant to be consumed together, with Mikey Way’s Electric Century and Graham Coxon’s Superstate. In 2022, everyone’s favorite “scum dogs” GWAR will join the party with an all-new album and graphic novel. We invite you to an exclusive discussion around how these and other artists are redefining art and music in tandem with an entirely new format and experience. Join Z2’s Jeremy Atkins in discussion with Mikey Way and Shaun Simon (Electric Century), Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas, with perhaps a few surprise guests for this once-in-a-lifetime panel!
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NYCC 2021 | WIFN: The Beauty of Blackness in Professional Wrestling
An industry is typically seen as run by and for older white men wrestling has seen an increase in the representation of black performers and fans in the last decade. From the likes of Bianca Belair and Kofi Kingston lighting up the main stage on TV to performers like AJ Gray and Faye Jackson taking the independents by storm it's clear that wrestling isn't just for one group of people anymore. Listen to some of the most important black voices in wrestling talk about the importance and beauty of blackness in pro wrestling.
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NYCC 2021 | Comedy Central’s Fairview and Washingtonia
Comedy Central’s Fairview and Washingtonia – A moderated conversation with producers and voice talent from the original and upcoming animated projects “Fairview” and “Washingtonia” premiering on Comedy Central this fall. “Fairview” is a weekly, hyper-topical, half-hour adult animated show about how national politics causes wild small-town drama in the Natty Light-chugging, grocery store parking lot-fighting, public urinating town of Fairview through the lens of its sloppy party girl turned pragmatic mayor Kelly Sampson. “Washingtonia” is an animated story of a rising political star and his deeply incompetent staff navigating the way deeper incompetence of Washington.
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NYCC 2021 | Love In the Time of the Pandemic
The unqualified success of romance in multiple mediums is a testament to the passion of its readers and authors, and it provides a much-needed HEA in uncertain times. Journalist Lily Herman will discuss the joys of Happily Ever After, or at least Happy For Now, with Brigid Kemmerer (DEFY THE NIGHT), K.M. Jackson (HOW TO MARRY KEANU REEVES IN 90 DAYS), and Christina Lauren (THE SOULMATE EQUATION).
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Social Media Optimization for Comic Book Creators
Tips, tricks, and technologies to connect with your audience, build your base, and sell your books. Also, how not to ruin your career in one tweet.
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NYCC 2021 | The Big Broadway Nerd Panel
Theatre is filled with passionate artists creating stunning new works, and a lot of those artists are giant nerds! Playbill will bring some of the Biggest Broadway Nerds to NY Comic-Con to talk about the role that fantasy, comic books, and science fiction have had in inspiring and engaging their performances, personas, and personal lives.
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Editing Advice with Ellen Datlow
Multi-award-winning editor of sf/f/h Datlow started as Fiction Editor of OMNI magazine but these days edits mostly horror. (including the annual Best Horror of the Year for example) and currently acquires stories and novellas for Tor.com and others. If you’re curious about what an editor does how they choose their stories and contributors and/or have questions about horror fiction Ellen has the answer. Ask her anything. You won't be disappointed!
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NYCC 2021 | Zenescope Previews Panel: The Story Behind the Stories
Ever wanted the story behind the "bad boys" of comics? Known for provocative covers Zenescope has been overlooked by critics. But what Zen fans know well is Zenescope has quietly built the largest female driven shared universe in comics! From record-breaking titles like Grimm Fairy Tales and Robyn Hood to fresh horror/comedy titles such as Man Goat & The Bunnyman and Possessive this underrated publisher continues to shift the face of comics! Come with an open mind and preview what's to come.
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NYCC 2021 | Coffee with Luke: A Conversation with Scott Patterson
Stars Hollow's favorite (and only) diner owner; Scott Patterson sits to chat about his time on Gilmore Girls as well as his decades-long history on TV and film.
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NYCC 2021 | Romance in Dark Fantasy for Teens
Join powerhouses Marie Lu (STEELSTRIKER), Marie Rutkoski (THE HOLLOW HEART), and Victoria Lee (A LESSON IN VENGEANCE), as they discuss the sizzling romances in their upcoming cinematic YA novels, the challenges of writing love stories against the backdrop of high-stakes drama, and whether or not happily-ever-after is even possible in the world of dark fantasy with Ryan La Sala (THE HONEYS).
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NYCC 2021 | Yen Press Industry Panel
For over a decade, Yen Press has been one of the most prolific publishers of manga, such as Fruits Basket and Black Butler, light novels, such as So I’m a Spider, So What? and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and Korean comics, such as Solo Leveling and The Abandoned Empress. Join Yen Press as they share exciting upcoming releases, answer your questions, and give away awesome prizes!
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NYCC 2021 | The Nacelle Company Presents: Boldly Going Forward... in Pop-Culture
You know the Nacelle Company for producing such hit series as The Toys That Made Us and The Movies That Made Us on Netflix Behind the Attraction on Disney+ A Toy Store Near You on Amazon Prime and The Center Seat on History Channel! Join the Nacelle team as they provide a look behind the scenes on how the shows you love came together as well as a reveal at what's ahead; including the rebirth of Robo Force Power Lords Silverhawks and more (comics toys podcasts..!) Don't miss it!
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NYCC 2021 | Ox Eye’s Next Horizon
There’s nothing Ox Eye Media can’t handle. We’ve brought Rat Queens to the kitchen table, Felix the Cat back to comics, and The Winchester Mystery House into the hands of comic readers worldwide, and that’s just the beginning. With Source Point Press and Deep Water games at the helm, we have so much on the horizon, and we want you to be the first to hear!
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NYCC 2021 | John Carpenter Tales for a Halloween Night Origin Story
In volume 7 of the award-winning graphic novel series releasing this fall John Carpenter and Sandy King bring together the best storytellers from movies , novels and comics for another spine-tingling collection of stories that will haunt you. Each story is a standalone surprise that captures the essence of the best night of the year. We dare you to read it all the way to the end. If you get too scared remember it’s only a comic.. or is it? This panel talks about the Halloween anthology series that started the current trend and why John Carpenter’s brand of Halloween is year round! Bring the Halloween edition of Tv Guide's REMIND to the panel to get the interior ad for the book signed in person!
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NYCC 2021 | Beaten to a Pulp: Publishing Entrepreneurs in Today’s Crime Fiction
The days of fiction writers just turning in a completed manuscript and sitting back while the publisher markets the book are look are long gone. Today’s authors have become Hidden Entrepreneurs, actively finding, developing and managing new ways to reach and connect with audiences. Authors Alex Segura (Miami Midnight, Poe Dameron: Free Fall), J. C. Vaughn (Second Wednesday, McCandless & Co.) and Charles Ardai (Hard Case Crime) will be revealing, and debating, the best ways to build audiences in their chosen niche – crime fiction. Moderated by Ithaca College’s Ed Catto.
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NYCC 2021 | The Business of Comics: Creativity and the Power of Branding
How should creators think about branding and marketing while making content? Harvard MBA turned writer Amy Chu (DOTA2 Red Sonja Wonder Woman Poison Ivy) and Ming Chen (Comic Book Men, I Sell Comics!) hold a frank conversation on success and the role of marketing with three legends in the pop culture world: hiphop pioneer Darryl DMC McDaniels (Run-DMC Darryl Makes Comics) comics creator Larry Hama (GI Joe Wolverine) and Riggs Morales Senior VP A&R Atlantic Records (Hamilton, Eminem, 50 Cent).
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NYCC 2021 | Critical Contracts and Copyrights for the Comic Book Creator
Creating a comic book is a labor of love… but make the wrong move and it can become a legal nightmare! In this business, handshake agreements won't work — and misinformation can turn a copyright into a “copy wrong”! In this workshop, attorney Thomas A. Crowell, Esq. author of “The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators”— the first dedicated legal guide for the comic book industry— will show you how to protect your copyright and negotiate key contracts every comic book creator MUST know. We'll even give you a few tips and tricks on landing a publisher!
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NYCC 2021 | An Hour with Adam Savage
Adam is BACK at NYCC 2021, and he's SO excited to be here! While he'll talk a bit about what he's up to right now, this hour is really about YOU; it will primarily be a Q&A. Ask Adam about Tested.com, MythBusters, Savage Builds, his latest costume -- whatever you want (well, within reason, of course).
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NYCC 2021 | Q&A With Your Anime Faves
Join some of your favorite anime voice actors from shows like Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Bleach, Dragon Ball, Demon Slayer and more as they discuss their time voicing iconic characters and answering fan questions!
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