Sunday Main: September 29, 2013
“Today’s Hot Artists”
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Come join us for an in depth Q&A discussion with Alé Garza, Nei Ruffino, and Eric Basaldua as they talk about current projects they are working on.
“Linda Blair”
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
The original “Scream Queen” herself will be discussing her long career in the horror industry
“Lou Ferrigno”
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Actor/bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno discusses what it was like to embody Marvel’s Incredible Hulk for 5 seasons on TV as well voice the character in multiple movie incarnations.
“NON-HUMANS”
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Glen Brunswick and Whilce Portacio discuss the creation of their creator owned IMAGE title.
“Sylvester McCoy: The Hobbit”
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Get insight into the filming of the trilogy through the eyes of Radagast the Grey himself!
“Kids Cosplay Contest”
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Come dressed as your favorite character, comic book, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, or otherwise. There will be several categories to compete in. You may even win as “Best in:________” Prizes will be awarded during the contest.
“Neal Adams”
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The legend, Neal Adams will be on hand to talk about his career and all the ups and downs of the comic industry from the 70’s and 80’s through today.
Sunday Annex: September 29, 2013
“Don’t Tell Your Story, Show It!”
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Ever wonder how the really good books suck a reader in and hold their attention page after page. It’s not the characters, nor the plot of the book. It is the way in which the author writes that separates their story from the pack. Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he presents his class “Don’t Tell Your Story, Show It!” During this class, you will gain insight into how to put your story together in a compelling way that will have your readers turning page after page to see what happens next.
“Artist Comic Collective”
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Created by Free Isabelo, the ACC is an organized network of 120 artists worldwide. Come and learn about how the ACC and other artist groups work to strengthen the art community by networking artists in a “commutative instead of competitive” culture through charity work or non-profit organizations.
“Cosplay 102 – Advanced Costuming”
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
So you’ve attempted to make a costume. How about updating your skills by getting the tips and tricks needed to push further? You’ll get advanced techniques, and dos and don’ts from some of the pros. Want to enter contests, hit the convention floors statewide in all your glory, get recognition in the community, and promote your style? Come join Jacqueline Goehner, Rosanna Rocha, Jim Logan, Angelic Threads Cosplay, Toni Darling.
“Art Auction”
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Bid on original artwork and sketches from some of the Expo’s amazing artist guests.
“The Business Of Cosplay”
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Cosplay is not only an important staple of geek culture and an intense hobby for some, it is career and source of income for others. Cosplay guests Jacqueline Goehner, Rosanna Rocha, Jim Logan, Angelic Threads Cosplay, Toni Darling and Brieanna Brock will tell you about how they got started and their advice on how to turn this expensive hobby in to a profession.
“Anime Vegas”
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join the minds behind Anime Vegas! Pick their brains, ask them questions, show them no mercy!
*Times and Topics subject to change at short notice notice. Panels with final confirmation on the days of the event.