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NYCC 2021 Sunday Spotlight
NYCC 2021 | Nailed It: Project Cosplay!
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!
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NYCC 2021 | PROP SHOP TALK WITH THE WOMEN OF SHEPROP!
Can you walk that prop AND talk that shop but feel like an outsider in many of the maker forums? We do too! Join members of SheProp! the prop-making forum for women trans, two-spirit and non-binary artists and creators as we answer all of your cosplay and prop-making questions free of judgement and criticism. Our expert panelists can answer your questions on a wide variety of topics and can help you get the information you need to take your cosplay to the next level. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence within the cosplay community providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for women, trans, two-spirit and non-binary prop-makers costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
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NYCC 2021 | Fabulous Cosplay Footwear
Ready to create the perfect custom cosplay shoes? Join world champion cosplayers Cowbutt Crunchies Cosplay and learn how to make every type of leg covering a cosplayer could ask for, from removable boot covers, to painted shoes, to thigh highs that won't roll down!
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NYCC 2021 | Cosplay Central Showcase at NYCC
The Cosplay Showcase is where fans and cosplayers can showcase their craftsmanship in style. This event is open to all cosplayers and is an opportunity for fans of all levels to strut their stuff in their hand made costumes on the main stage. The Cosplay Showcase will take place on Sunday. There are prizes (for over 18s only) but cosplayers are free to take part just for fun if they do not wish to be judged. Family Groups and Juniors (13-17) are welcome to take part.
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NYCC 2021 | Nailed It: Project Cosplay!
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!
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NYCC 2021 | PROP SHOP TALK WITH THE WOMEN OF SHEPROP!
Can you walk that prop AND talk that shop but feel like an outsider in many of the maker forums? We do too! Join members of SheProp! the prop-making forum for women trans, two-spirit and non-binary artists and creators as we answer all of your cosplay and prop-making questions free of judgement and criticism. Our expert panelists can answer your questions on a wide variety of topics and can help you get the information you need to take your cosplay to the next level. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence within the cosplay community providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for women, trans, two-spirit and non-binary prop-makers costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
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NYCC 2021 | The Women Who Built Fandom
Ever since Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley published "Frankenstein" over two hundred years ago women have been at the forefront of science-fiction and science-fiction fandom. Women created the first media conventions; Women organized letter-writing campaigns to television studios; Women were costuming publishing fanzines writing fan fiction and creating fan art long before the days of live tweets and reaction videos. Our panelists will celebrate the history of the women who laid the groundwork for modern-day fandom as we aspire to carry on their legacy.
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NYCC 2021 Sunday Feed
NYCC 2021 | Nailed It: Project Cosplay!
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!
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NYCC 2021 | PROP SHOP TALK WITH THE WOMEN OF SHEPROP!
Can you walk that prop AND talk that shop but feel like an outsider in many of the maker forums? We do too! Join members of SheProp! the prop-making forum for women trans, two-spirit and non-binary artists and creators as we answer all of your cosplay and prop-making questions free of judgement and criticism. Our expert panelists can answer your questions on a wide variety of topics and can help you get the information you need to take your cosplay to the next level. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence within the cosplay community providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for women, trans, two-spirit and non-binary prop-makers costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
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NYCC 2021 | Fabulous Cosplay Footwear
Ready to create the perfect custom cosplay shoes? Join world champion cosplayers Cowbutt Crunchies Cosplay and learn how to make every type of leg covering a cosplayer could ask for, from removable boot covers, to painted shoes, to thigh highs that won't roll down!
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NYCC 2021 | Cosplay Central Showcase at NYCC
The Cosplay Showcase is where fans and cosplayers can showcase their craftsmanship in style. This event is open to all cosplayers and is an opportunity for fans of all levels to strut their stuff in their hand made costumes on the main stage. The Cosplay Showcase will take place on Sunday. There are prizes (for over 18s only) but cosplayers are free to take part just for fun if they do not wish to be judged. Family Groups and Juniors (13-17) are welcome to take part.
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NYCC 2021 | The Women Who Built Fandom
Ever since Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley published "Frankenstein" over two hundred years ago women have been at the forefront of science-fiction and science-fiction fandom. Women created the first media conventions; Women organized letter-writing campaigns to television studios; Women were costuming publishing fanzines writing fan fiction and creating fan art long before the days of live tweets and reaction videos. Our panelists will celebrate the history of the women who laid the groundwork for modern-day fandom as we aspire to carry on their legacy.
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NYCC 2021 | Star Trek: Prodigy Premiere Screening & Panel
Join Paramount+, CBS Studios, and Nickelodeon for a premiere screening for the whole family of the highly anticipated upcoming “Star Trek” animated kids’ series, STAR TREK: PRODIGY. Following the screening, voice cast members Kate Mulgrew, Brett Gray, Rylee Alazraqui and Dee Bradley Baker, producers Kevin Hageman, Dan Hageman, and Ben Hibon, and Ramsey Naito, President, Animation & Development, Paramount Animation, and Nickelodeon Animation, will take the stage for a moderated panel discussion.
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NYCC 2021 | Salute to Supernatural - A Retrospective on 15 Years of Saving People, Hunting Things, and the Family Business
In 15 years Supernatural went from a cult WB show to holding the record for the longest running American sci-fi/fantasy TV program. 2020 may have marked the end of the Winchesters story, but the fans continue to celebrate the legacy the show left behind. So gas up the 1967 Chevy Impala for one last ride as we dissect the series finale, dive into 327 episodes worth of Sam and Dean shenanigans, and discuss the cultural - and personal - impact of this hit CW program.
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NYCC 2021 | Putting Butts in Seats: From Wrestling to Comics with Tony Schiavone!
Join legendary professional wrestling announcer Tony Schiavone as he discusses the evolution of his new Source Point Press graphic novel BUTTS IN SEATS: THE TONY SCHIAVONE STORY with team members including comic writer Dirk Manning editor Drena Jo and head of talent relations Mike Dockins. Tony Schiavone will also be participating in a special Team BUTTS IN SEATS signing engagement at the Source Point Press booth on the convention floor, check their schedule for details!
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NYCC 2021 | @Superhero IRL: The Hero is YOU
Join @SuperheroIRL to celebrate the epicenter of heroism: YOU! This annual, fan favorite panel features ways you can build resilience & impact the planet for good, like the stories we crave. End bullying, become heroes of #Inclusion for #women #LGBTQIA+ #BIPOC — and rule your own Heroic Journey. “Pop Culture Hero Coalition is turning fantasy into the real world with justice and heroism.” CBS NEWS
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NYCC 2021 | #BroadwayToHollywood: A New Age of Musicals
Take a look at what it takes to bring the magic of a Broadway Musical to new mediums in this behind-the-scenes look at “Hamilton,” “In The Heights,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Wicked,” “Beetlejuice,” “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical,” and “Tick, Tick… Boom!” Get insight from talented creatives as they discuss the impact Broadway has had on Hollywood productions and how Hollywood has been instrumental in expanding the audience! Featuring Composer/ Music Director Alex Lacamoire (“Hamilton,” “In The Heights”), Music Producer Bill Sherman (“In The Heights,” “Tick, Tick… Boom!”), Makeup Designer/ Department Head Stevie Martin (“Dear Evan Hansen,” “Respect”), Makeup Designer Joe Dulude II (“Wicked,” “Beetlejuice,” “Jesus Christ Superstar Live”), and Composer/ Music Supervisor Daniel Mertzlufft (“Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical”). Moderated by Actor and Singer, Joshua Henry (“Hamilton,” “Tick, Tick… Boom!”)
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NYCC 2021 | Wellness for Geeks Who Sit
Are you a gamer, writer, cosplayer, artist, or simply someone who spends a lot of time sitting at a desk? This workshop is designed to help you with those aches and pains that we develop from being hunched over the latest armor build or beating the final boss. You will leave with new skills in your health arsenal including mobility stretches, strength movements, and even a few nutritional tips. Note: This is a seated movement workshop tailored with various body types in mind.
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NYCC 2021 | Disney’s Winnie the Pooh to The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Rockefeller Productions: Nostalgia through Puppetry. Jonathan Rockefeller will speak with appearances by The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Paddington, The Golden Girls, The Cast from Friends (our new show beginning in November) and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. Jonathan will discuss the inspiration and creative process and will feature video as well as live puppets. Jonathan was mentored by Baz Lurhmann so there is a lot to discuss.
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NYCC 2021 | Incorporating Social Emotional Learning through Comics, Graphic Novels, Anime & Manga
Three teachers from MS137 School of Heroes in Ozone Park will share how they use comics, graphic novels, anime and manga to promote social emotional learning in their classrooms. Some examples are introducing a comic library in the classroom and creating comic characters out of characters from novels.
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NYCC 2021 | What We Do in the Shadows (FX) Season 3 Takes NYCC!
FX’s Emmy®-nominated vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows returns to New York Comic Con for a LIVE discussion with members of the cast and creative team. Catch a special presentation of an upcoming episode and join special guests in a lively conversation about the series Rolling Stone named “the funniest show on television.” What We Do in the Shadows is a documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of four vampires who’ve “lived” together for hundreds of years. Seasons 3 currently airs Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT on FX and streams the next day on FX on Hulu. Don’t miss the chance to attend the Vampiric Council of the Eastern Seaboard of the New World’s first public meeting! BAT!
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NYCC 2021 | Legion M: How The Power of Fandom is Changing Hollywood
Legion M is the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company and through equity crowdfunding we have made it possible for anyone to become an entertainment investor. Our investors and members have access to special screenings and exclusive industry events! Our panel will reveal how Legion M is involved with films like Jay and Silent Bob: Reboot (Kevin Smith) and Mandy (Nicolas Cage) and how you can be too!
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NYCC 2021 | Help the AstroNuts Find the Perfect Planet! Or else.
National Ambassador for Young People's Lit Jon Scieszka and International Illustrator/Open Source Collage Master Steven Weinberg are going to spill the beans about the Top Secret NNASA (Not NASA) program of 4 superpowered animal astronauts built to find a Goldilocks Planet to save all humanity. Combining real hardcore climate science, goofy action, and mind-blowing illustrations, Jon and Steven will tell the whole truth about how the AstroNuts can only find the Perfect Planet with your help.
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NYCC 2021 | In Conversation with Soman Chainani & Marie Lu
#1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu, hailed by The New York Times as “the doyenne of dystopia,” has just concluded her darkest series yet with STEELSTRIKER, the highly anticipated finale to the Skyhunter duet. Join Marie as she discusses her decade-long relationship with dystopian YA fiction, concluding the Skyhunter series, and what’s next, with Soman Chainani (Beasts and Beauty).
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NYCC 2021 | Broadway's A.J. Holmes: Creating One-Man Musical Yeah, But Not Right Now
Join Broadway star A.J. Holmes (Book of Mormon, StarKid Productions) in discussion with director Caitlin Cook (Edinburgh Fringe, HBO's WICF) and sound designer Craig Bundy (Subculture) about bringing his new one-man musical Yeah, But Not Right Now (currently running at the Soho Playhouse through October 16th) to the stage. Holmes will play some pieces from the show and open the door for questions about creating a cohesive hour of comedy, music, and theater; writing musical comedy; and what it's like to be a bargain bin Bo Burnham.
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NYCC 2021 | Read Dangerously: The AfterShock Comics Creators Panel
Six years. 100 titles. 400+ creators. Calling all to Read Dangerously! AfterShock has risen from scrappy upstart to one of the most prolific and influential independent publishers in comics today! Join us and a Murderers Row of talent as we preview creator-owned projects on the way from AfterShock and our new YA imprint Seismic Press. Panelists include Steve Orlando Stephanie Phillips Frank Tieri Mark Sable Steve Foxe David Pepose and more - hosted by Editor-in-Chief Mike Marts.
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NYCC 2021 | Zenescope's Pitch Tank
Enter the Dragon's Den! Aspiring writers will pitch their scariest short comic book stories to Zenescope Editors in a competition for the ages! We'll select at least one winner who will have their story published in a 2022 anthology issue of Zenescope's hit horror series: Grimm Tales of Terror. *Contestants will be selected prior to the panel date but limited spots will remain open for walk-in sign ups.
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NYCC 2021 | The Best of All Worlds: Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd.
The team behind Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd. presents a line-up of what toys and collectibles are coming out in the future and hosts a Q&A where you can ask your burning questions!
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NYCC 2021 | Navigating a Narrative Minefield: Writing a Call of Duty Story Across Video Games and Comics
Writing a video game story is a challenge in and of itself. Writing a video game story and using comics to take a deeper dive into the backstories of its main characters took this challenge to a whole new level. In this panel, the writers of Call of Duty®: Vanguard talk about navigating the unique minefield of writing for both mediums simultaneously.
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NYCC 2021 | Greater Than Fiction: Real Life Stories of Tragedy and Triumph!
Join Priya Huq (PIECE BY PIECE: THE STORY OF NISRIN’S HIJAB), Ian Rosenberg and Mike Cavallaro (FREE SPEECH HANDBOOK), Marc Hartzman (CHASING GHOSTS), Kristen Radtke (SEEK YOU), and Marisabina Russo (WHY IS EVERYBODY YELLING?) as they discuss embracing the power of storytelling to share true tales of faith and family in the past and present, being a world citizen, the supernatural history of America, and loneliness and its manifestations with Patty Hawkins.
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NYCC 2021 | Crunchyroll Industry Panel
Hear about all the latest and greatest anime and manga coming out of Crunchyroll, straight from the source!
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NYCC 2021 | Comics & Hollywood - What Creators Need to Know Now
More comics are being turned into films, & creators have important questions about how Hollywood works. Practical, actionable information from top creators who have navigated the TV & movie business.
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NYCC 2021 | Hellloooo, season two! Animaniacs Voice Cast Panel (Virtual Screening)
Yakko, Wakko, and Dot along with Pinky and the Brain return to NY Comic-Con to give the fans an exclusive first look at season two of Animaniacs. Join voice cast members Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Jess Harnell, and Maurice LaMarche for a zany panel offering a sneak peek at this season’s pop culture parodies, musical showstoppers, takedowns of historical baddies, and even some important safety tips. Animaniacs is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation and premieres on Hulu on Friday, November 5.
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NYCC 2021 | The Badass Women of the Walking Dead Universe (Virtual Screening)
We’ve seen the women of The Walking Dead Universe take down massive herds, horrible villains and lead their communities through hardship. This panel will celebrate the evolution of these fierce, strong female leads from every walk of life, starting from when we are first introduced to these characters and how we’ve watched them survive the apocalypse. Join EPs, directors, and cast members as they discuss their favorite character storylines, their journeys, and the importance of having strong female representation onscreen.
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NYCC 2021 | Just Beyond (Virtual Screening)
Inspired by the writings of R.L. Stine, the Disney+ series “Just Beyond” tells astonishing and thought-provoking stories of a reality just beyond the one we know. In each of the eight unique stories, viewers meet a new cast of characters who must go on a surprising journey of self-discovery in a supernatural world of witches, aliens, ghosts and parallel universes. Join cast Cedric Joe, Megan Stott, Lexi Underwood along with creator and executive producer Seth Grahame-Smith and co-executive producer R.L. Stine for a Q&A moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook
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NYCC 2021 | Creating the After-verse: Featuring Anna Todd & Wattpad Books (Virtual Screenings)
Anna Todd is the bestselling author of the After series producer of the film adaptations and entrepreneur whose loyal fanbase has followed her journey since she began posting on Wattpad almost a decade ago. But how did her story which was once confined to smartphones become the global phenomenon that it is? Anna Todd and studio executives Aron Levitz and Ashleigh Gardner will walk the audience through the process from start to finish take questions and discuss what comes after After.
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NYCC 2021 | National Geographic’s THE HOT ZONE: ANTHRAX: (Virtual Screening)
Nat Geo’s THE HOT ZONE anthology series delves into real-life stories of outbreaks and the heroes on the frontlines. Following the dark days of 9/11, America faced a second wave of attacks: the anthrax letters, which targeted journalists and politicians. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the haunting attacks that killed five people and caused panic across the United States. Inspired by true events, THE HOT ZONE: ANTHRAX is a timely scientific thriller that follows an FBI Special Agent as he tracks down the killer. While many of us can remember the breaking news headlines and widespread fear that arose during this time, there are many layers to this shocking and unbelievable story that have not yet been told. In this panel, go behind-the-scenes of this chilling crime story with co-stars Tony Goldwyn & Daniel Dae Kim, and showrunners Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson.
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