Be inspired by the early works of several masters of animation from Hollywood's second animation renaissance. Curator Ron Diamond presents a selection of digitally restored student films by celebrated directors, including John Musker and Ron Clements (The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Aladdin, Treasure Planet, Moana), Brenda Chapman (Brave, The Prince of Egypt, Come Away), Kirk Wise (Beauty and the Beast,The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Mike Mitchell (Shrek Forever After, Trolls, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, Kung Fu Panda 4), and other notable directors' early films.
Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
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Grab your popcorn and watch Mighty Mouse, Popeye, and other vintage animated classics come to life on the big screen! ASIFA-Hollywood teams up with animation historian Jerry Beck to bring you iconic theatrical shorts from Hollywood’s legendary golden age. You’ll see a Fleischer Popeye classic, masterpieces from Chuck Jones and Tex Avery, and plenty more! Dive into the fascinating backstories of how these brilliant filmmakers brought these cartoons to life.
Friday March 28, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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Legion M, the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company, has pioneered an equity crowdfunding strategy that makes it possible for anyone to become an entertainment investor. Learn how Legion M has brought to the big screen films like Kevin Smith’s Jay and Silent Bob: Reboot; the William Shatner documentary You Can Call Me Bill; and the dramedy My Dead Friend Zoe, starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman—and discover how you, too, can be involved. Legion M co-founders Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison and executive David Baxter discuss their upcoming projects—most notably Fade to Black, starring Karan Soni (Deadpool film franchise), who will also be featured on the panel.
Friday March 28, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
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Toonstock, the entertaining celebration of music in animation, returns with its 16th edition featuring a bevy of tuneful toons and the beloved Batman: The Brave and the Bold sing-along to the landmark “Mayhem of the Music Meister” episode. The Archive Guys Podcast hosts Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti, and moderator Gary Miereanu assemble for a melodious salute with some surprise guests, interactive performances, and oh-so-cool prizes.
Friday March 28, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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Get ready for an electrifying night of music, laughter, and animated mayhem as Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas team up with Radioactive Chicken Heads for an unforgettable live concert event. Joining the party is Luis Carreño, the beloved Spanish voice of Bob Esponja, making this a truly global SpongeBob celebration! And to keep the energy sky-high, the one and only DJ Lance Rock (Yo Gabba Gabba!) will be spinning and hosting the night, bringing his signature mix of fun and funk. Fans of animation, music, and all things pop culture won’t want to miss this one-night-only spectacle!
Friday March 28, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
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Thrilljoy hosts Brian Mariotti (founder and CEO) and Karissa Marston (director of marketing) are joined by panelists who will help share thrilling updates and spread joy through giveaways. And this isn’t just any giveaway . . . it’s Thrilljoy’s biggest, wildest giveaway ever! Get ready for surprises that will have the entire convention buzzing.
Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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The last few years have been difficult for artists working in the screen industries. This has been especially true for women. And yet, they persevere. This year’s panel celebrates the showrunners, directors, and advocates creating great work despite the challenges. From fan favorites to genre films and compelling stories on the small screen, female filmmakers reflect diverse voices onscreen. This panel of powerful women changing the landscape of film & TV from the inside discusses their newest projects and how they navigate the worlds inside and outside Hollywood. Scheduled to appear are writer/executive producer Aeysha Carr (Woke, the upcoming Government Cheese), director Rosemary Rodriguez (Peacemaker, The Walking Dead franchise), producer/executive producer Dara Resnick (Daredevil, Home Before Dark), writer/executive producer Carla Ching (Fear the Walking Dead, Mr. & Mrs. Smith), writer/executive producer Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (Up Here, Survival of the Thickest), and advocate Chandra Jackson (director of marketing and communications for Women in Film). Moderated by Leslie Combemale (lead contributor, Alliance of Women Film Journalists).
Saturday March 29, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
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Eric and Julia Lewald (X-Men story editors), Rick Hoberg (X-Men character designer), Mark Lewis (X-Men production artist), Cal Dodd (voice of Wolverine), Chris Potter (voice of OG Gambit/Cable), Isaac Robinson-Smith (voice of Bishop), Matthew Waterson (voice of Magneto), and Lenore Zann (voice of Rogue) discuss their behind-the-scenes experiences. Everyone will participate in a Q&A session by moderator Larry Houston (X-Men'92 producer/director).
Saturday March 29, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
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Celebrated storytellers Mark Waid and Dan Slott come together in this fun panel as they discuss their love of Superman and share what’s in store for the Man (and Boy) of Steel in Action Comics and Superman Unlimited.
Dan Slott has worked with Marvel for many years, giving fans an action-packed 10-year run on The Amazing Spider-Man! His writing credits include She-Hulk, Avengers, Batman, and The Silver Surfer. He recently finished working on a run of The Fantastic Four and Iron Man. Currently... Read More →
Mark Waid is a multiple New York Times bestselling author whose work has appeared in countless languages across the globe. Over the course of his four decades in the comic book industry, Waid has developed characters and written stories for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, The Avengers... Read More →
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
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Jim Lee, the world-renowned comic book artist, writer, editor, and publisher, is currently president, publisher, and chief creative officer of DC. He leads creative efforts to integrate DC’s publishing portfolio of characters and stories across all media, supporting Warner Bros... Read More →
Todd McFarlane is the Emmy and Grammy Award–winning director/producer and creator of one of the world’s best-selling comics, Spawn. He is known for his work on Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man, where he co-created Venom. Todd is co-founder and President of Image Comics and... Read More →
Saturday March 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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The unbelievable life of American hero Robert Smalls has been memorialized in an inspiring run of comics, a graphic novel on the near-horizon, and soon a feature film from Legion M. As an enslaved harbor pilot in Charleston at the height of the Civil War, Robert Smalls pulled off the most audacious heist in history by commandeering a Confederate warship and filling it with family and friends to run the naval blockade to freedom in the North. Smalls then helped convince Abraham Lincoln to accept African American soldiers into the Union Army—and became a naval hero. And that was only the beginning of Smalls’ extraordinary life. Comics/graphic novelist and screenwriter Rob Edwards (Captain America: Brave New World, Academy Award–nominated The Princess and The Frog), producer Marvin Jones (Black Lightning), and other members of the Legion M team talk about the process of adapting Small’s amazing story to comics and film. Legion M executives Chris Cooper and David Baxter will moderate the discussion.
Saturday March 29, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
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Watchers creators Justin Waldner and Alexander Gray (Heart of Batman)—alongside some luminaries from the animation and comics realms—guide you through the fun, fast-paced gameplay in this rich, alien-infused CCG that spotlights hope in the face of domineering evil humans aligning with aliens, and the Watchers themselves, a council of elders with unbridled power who observe until it’s time to act. But which side will they join? Hear all about the game and plans for an upcoming comic book series and animated film. Publicist Gary Miereanu moderates the festivities, which will include a special giveaway: some lucky fans in attendance will receive a free copy of the single-player game, ready for battle, complete with a starter deck, dice (D6, D12, D20), battle pad, and instructional manual.
Sunday March 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
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You’re invited to the official USA premiere of Faithful, in which a young girl sets off into the scary Scottish woods to find a mythical grim reaper fairy dog hoping to cross over to The Otherworld and save her Mum. Followed by a Q&A panel with Lily McGuire (Vaila), Lucy Linger (director/producer), Fraser Coull (writer/producer), Valerie Andrews (producer), and Lindsay Jenkins (line producer).
Sunday March 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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The Thrilling Adventure Hour is an institution of the LA comedy scene, having run live since 2005. The show consists of scripted comedy-genre segments starring your favorite actors from the worlds of TV, film, podcasts, and improv. Creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker have a freewheeling conversation with cast members Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney, and others.
Sunday March 30, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
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Kid Heroes Productions, the creators behind the award-winning Lumpia film and comic books series, discuss their newest comic book drop, The Ones and Twos, with legendary DJ Icy Ice (World Famous Beat Junkies), spotlighting the mobile, party, and club deejay scene of the '90s prevalent with Filipino American culture mixed with their latest addition to the D.F.U.: Mix-Mix, a multiracial task force of multi-dessert-inspired anti-heroes! Featuring Patricio Ginelsa (writer/director), Brian "beee" Bello (artist), Lauren Lola (co-writer), Cesar Cueva (artist), and moderator Winston Emano (mano Y mano Media). Includes free print giveaway and special surprises!
Sunday March 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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WonderCon is going out on a high note—literally! Fandom Charities and Hellmouth Events bring you the ultimate interactive screening of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog! Whether you're a seasoned Evil League of Evil hopeful or a newbie villain-in-training, this is your chance to sing, cheer, call back, yell back, and laugh along with the cult-favorite musical from the Whedons. But remember, the best part of the show is up to you! Cheer for Dr. Horrible! Cheer for Penny! Cheer for Moist! Cheer for the Freeze Ray! Cheer, or whatever, for "Captain Hammer, Corporate Tool"! Just have fun, and above all, make Bad Horse proud. Costumes, props, and over-the-top enthusiasm are encouraged! It’s the perfect way to close out WonderCon—with laughter, music, and a little bit of evil.
Sunday March 30, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
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