[Convention] A Look at Programming at Comic Con Revolution Ontario 2019 (May 18-19)

 

Not all female artists/creators are about unicorns and glittery vampires and silly pseudo-bondage. Some women create truly dark and challenging art and content, with just enough humor and whimsy to counterbalance all that darkness. Whether it’s comic books, novels or art, these are the women who are creating content that connects with the deeper, darker side of all of us. Join Susan Lee (Wraith of Love), Amy Chu (Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life & Death), Debbie Lynn Smith (Gates of Midnight) and cosplayer Angi Viper.

 

Looking to break into comics? There’s no easy way and the path is different for everyone! Beth Sotelo (Grump), Ray Anthony Height (Midnight Tiger) and Karl Altstaetter (Deity, Mirror, Emerald City Blues) talk about their process of breaking into the industry and the difficulties they faced then and now.

 

Horror Lovers won’t want to miss this panel with Tim Bradstreet (International Horror Guild Award for Best Artist), Joel Gomez (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Lost Boys, Nightmare on Elm Street) and Dan Wickline (Grimm Fairy Tales, Savage) to talk about the popularity of horror and why they love it!

 

From Morning Glories to Archie, Newsarama’s Chris Arrant takes a deep dive into the career of Joe Eisma. Q&A to follow.

 

Go, go Power Rangers! Michael Copon (Lucas Kendall in Power Rangers Time Force), Carla Perez (Rita Repulsar), Neil Kaplan (the voice for Destruxo in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Dialobolico in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, and Gluto in Power Rangers Time Force) and Neo Edmund (Putty and Cog) join together for a special panel about the beloved Power Rangers. Q&A to follow.

 

Voice actors Phil LaMarr (Samurai Jack) and Greg Baldwin (Aku, Orc Captain, Ringo) discuss what made the series click with the audience and regale fans with their experiences of being on the show. Q&A to follow.

 

Dave Wagner (Dot Problems), Chris Moreno (Super Frat) and Evan Cagle (Dark Tropic) discuss their successful webcomics and what influenced them to pursue the online path. Q&A to follow!

 

Albert Einstein: Time Mason stars the titular hero as a time traveling hunk out to save the space/time continuum and Guns A’ Blazin’ is a buddy romp that’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy meets Dukes of Hazzard. These two comics series do time travel right, and in this can’t-miss panel, find out the how’s and why’s by joining in on the fun with creators Tony Donley, Marcus Perry, Mike Wellman and Rafael Navarro!

 

Michele R. Wells (Vice President and Executive Editor, DC Books for Young Readers), Mike Kunkel (Hero Bear and the Kid), Travis Hanson (Life of the Party) and Pernille Ørum (DC’s Super Hero Girls) discuss the importance of introducing comics to the next generation, how the landscape has changed over the years and how the industry is adapting to those changes. Q&A to follow.

 

Have you ever wanted to hear funny people debate topics you thought should never be debated? Join exciting guests Susan Lee, Mike Tanner, Eddie DeAngelini and Paola CK for this unforgettable geek showdown! (Really, you may never be able to forget it…) They will debate unimportant questions like: Who wore it better – Gollum or Tarzan? Who has better hair – Krillin or Aang? Come and learn something you never wanted to know! Moderated by Tyler McPhail (The Grand Geek Gathering).

 

Join Neo Edmund (A Tale of Red Riding, Mighty Morphin Power Ranger series, Clan of the Vein), Russell Nohelty (The Katrina series, the Lobdell Chronicles, Pixie Dust) and Dan Wickline (The Freeze, The Phantom, The Green Hornet and Lucius Fogg) three of the most prolific writers out there today, to discuss their writing careers in terms of novels vs comics. Pro’s and cons, easier or harder, more fun or less fun, more money or less money? All your questions answered, and maybe some that aren’t!

 

Chasing down declined credit cards, hiring a reputable fulfillment center or finding suitable storage after printing…join Beth Sotelo, Patrick Scullin and Ryan Cody to discuss avoiding the pitfalls after your campaign has been successfully funded!

 

Paleonaut (16 minutes), Rise of the Catwoman (13 minutes), Red Hood It (Rated R-16 minutes), Deadpool 2: The Musical (Rated R-13 minutes)

 

Planeman (6 minutes), Galactic Galaxy (13 minutes), Hot N Nerdy (15 minutes), Once Upon a Costume (12 minutes), Dark Specter II (12 minutes)

 

Nano (16 minutes), Live (13 minutes), CC (14 minutes), Metroid (12 minutes)

 

Star Wars: The Toys Awaken (8 minutes), Star Wars: Dresca (7 minutes), One Day I’ll Become (12 minutes), Lightsaber Maker (12 minutes), Prop Wars (8 minutes)

 

Latin American influence on urban/horror genre from the perspective of a female writer who grew up with a Latin heritage.

 

Exploring the insane world of the animated series that you forgot existed in the 80s and 90s. From the lovecraftian world of The Inhumanoids, the cash grabs like Hammerman, or the quietly great like Cybersix. Dive deep down a rabbit hole you forgot existed.

 

An FGGGbT live event! Daniel J. Glenn, Dr. Michael Dennin and Ben Siepser take on Toontown. From portable holes, giant magnets, rocket shoes, and spring-loaded boxing gloves, they will show you what is possible in the world of cartoon physics.

 

Iconic comic book artist Joe Kubert—and his commitment to teaching the next generation of comic book creators—was honored at last year’s Comic Con Revolution: Ontario with a major award and two scholarship programs; the Joe Kubert Distinguished Storyteller Award, the Joe Kubert Future Storyteller Scholarship and the Joe Kubert Jumpstart Project Scholarship. Join us in celebrating this year’s 2nd recipient of the Joe Kubert Distinguished Storyteller Award, and welcoming back last year’s first recipient, Stan Sakai.

 

With the help of industry pro’s Karl Altstaetter (Marvel, DC and Image), Craig Miller (Sesame Street, Curious George), Joel Gomez (Top Cow, Aspen, Wildstorm) and Chuck Patton (DC, Marvel), kids can learn how to create their own superhero and even name them! A fun exercise that lets kids be creative and start them on their path to making their own comics!

 

Within the one-hour workshop, we’ll be doing some animation exercises: We’ll start with a Flipbook project, with which attendees will make sequential drawings on index cards. When done, the drawings will be stacked in order and flipped to reveal movement, which creates animation. Second project is a Zoetrope, an early form of motion picture projector that creates the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of drawings or still images. Attendees will make their own zoetrope art to be played back on the zoetrope we provide and learn about ‘Animation Cycles’. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own drawing tools, such as pens, markers, while some supplies will be provided. Attendees can bring home their animated projects.

 

The room is divided into two teams, who can guess what the professional artist is drawing the quickest? It’s all hands on deck as comics artists Jeff Pina (Telepathic Penguin Knows What You’ve Done) and Patrick Scullin (Super Siblings) see whose team can guess what they’re drawing first!

 

Join Kids Can Cosplay and learn how to make your own capes and masks! A beginning tutorial on how kids can learn how to cosplay. Why let all the adults have the fun?

 

Have you always wanted to learn how to make a comic book, but just didn’t know where to start? Join this crash course for kids, a workshop designed to give you a great starting point, led by pro’s Mike Kunkel (Herobear and the Kid), Joe Eisma (Archie) and Matt Haley (Wonder Woman), who know a thing or two about creating comics!

 

Join the Geeky Guys/Gals 4 GOD as they share cost-saving strategies and techniques to create your next great costume or prop. They will also provide insight into how they turned a handful of thrift store items, swim noodles, foam and scrap wood into a D23 Mousequerade award-winning Guardians of the Galaxy Groot costume. On hand will be their Millennium Falcon cockpit prop for photos.

 

Come learn how you can use your cosplay to help children for charity events. Featuring Jay Holliday, Michael-Jaybee P. Pe, John Ceja, and Kimmi Ligh

 

Having trouble picking between two fandoms to cosplay? Why not make a mashup! Come join members of the Star Wars Steampunk Universe as they dive into the growing trend of mashup cosplays both in and out of a galaxy far, far away. From concept to completion we have you covered with tips and advice to bring out your inner superfan.

 

All props start with an idea but don’t always make it to the execution stage. Join Sci-Fi Coalition’s Apola Star (cosplayer), BadBunneez (cosplayer, SheProp!), and SassySwede (cosplayer) in a safe, judgement-free environment. We’ll talk about how to get started with EVA & worbla, where to source materials, working safely with them, and answer your prop making questions.

 

Why do we feel so excited to join in at conventions? Why dress up? Why be a character? Avatarism is an inquiry into the nature of character itself. Using the roles you are already embodying, you can up-level your entire life! Avatarism could be considered the oldest philosophy on the planet. Alex will speak about the history, mythology, fantasy, humor, and heart of this exciting and transformative subject. The concepts of Avatarism and character building techniques can bring about significant personal revelations and build confidence outside of the convention walls. Begin to see yourself as the hero in the movie of your life and design your character away from negative programming. Come and find out how you already use Avatarism in everyday life!

 

Parental Warning: This film is Rated ‘R’: The Clown Prince is a full length fan film/ crime drama from the creators of Joker Rising. We are filming this for no money other than props and food and intend to make the best fan film ever made and possibly one of the best Batman films brought to the screen. Q&A with the cast and filmmakers to follow.

 

Where do your dreams and visions come from? How about your daily behaviors, or the story of your life? If you are like most people, these come from a variety of sources, seemingly beyond our control. But what if your daily actions and the very way you see yourself all came from a unified, sacred narrative that weaves through every aspect of your life? This is the gem that awaits those who take the reins of their own story and cultivate a radically creative life through personal mythology. After a life trauma, you may feel the need more than ever to augment your avatar with oddities and awesome happenstance. You are perfect, whole, complete and ready for more. Alex will speak and perform on these uplifting aspects of creating a personal character

 

Come hear from some amazing kid cosplayers on their point of view on cosplaying and learn some tips and tricks. Featuring Chihiro&Chieko, Scarlet from MSG Cosplay.

 

The kimono is simplistic in its design and form with the ultimate silhouette being an undisturbed column falling gracefully from shoulder to floor, but do you know what all goes in to creating this illusion of simplicity? Join Shannon Shea, a certified kimono dresser, in this interactive demonstration on how to wear kimono in the traditional fashion and what is the minimum amount of items needed to wear a kimono for cosplay that will be comfortable all day long.

 

This panel will discuss and introduce getting into cosplay, ideas and ways to create a costume. We will discuss the timeframe for building a beginning cosplay to an advanced cosplay. A technical level will be geared toward beginner cosplayers who have never played with armor making before. Mega Mike, Jurrassic Jeremy, Jet Blaster and I’m Hawkman will go over props and give ideas and ways to building props for cosplay use. Learn several beginner-friendly approaches to get you started, including foam and vacuum forming as well as an introduction to sculpting and casting. Q&A to follow.

 

Star Wars Steampunk Universe discusses how they quickly shifted their goals from a cosplay group created for a single convention panel to a fully realized and dedicated team of enthusiastic do-gooders whose primary focus is that of working as a charity group and teaming up with other local charity groups to be a united Force for good. This charity work is what sets SWSU apart from other cosplay and Steampunk groups. They will also discuss how to juggle charity work with a busy schedule, how fandom has grown and changed in recent years and how to leverage the power of fandom to bring attention to non-profit, charitable organizations.

 

Marketing your projects to reach new audiences can be done in more ways than ever before! Join Newsarama’s Chris Arrant to discuss interviews and reviews, Wannabe Press’s Russell Nohelty to discuss mailing lists and crowdfunding, and award-winning creative content director Marcus Perry to talk about out-of-the-box ways to get people’s attention!

 

Jeff Pina (self-publishing, independent publishing), Eddie DeAngelini (self-publishing the comic Collectors), Sandy King Carpenter (self-publishing under Storm King Productions) and Stephan Franck (self-publishing under Dark Planet Comics) discuss the pro’s and cons of going with an independent publisher vs self-publishing. Is it really all about retaining 100% of the rights to your creation, or just getting your story out any way you can?

 

There’s so many independent publishers out there, who claim to publish “creator-owned” comics. But what does that mean? DJ Kirkbride (Dark Horse, Image), Tony Donley (Action Lab), David Walker (Dark Horse, Boom, Dynamite, and Image) and Jules Rivera (IDW) talk about publishing their creator-owned properties and what that means at different publishers.

 

Building relationships with retailers is key to the success of your book. If your publisher isn’t doing it, you need to take the reins! Hear from local retailers Mike Wellman (The Comic Bug), Eddie DeAngelini and Kristen Parraz (Hi De Ho Comics), and Stacy Lott (Knowhere Games & Comics) on what to do and what not to do.

 

How do you find fulfillment in a creative endeavor that seems like it won’t let you be as creative as you want to be? Navigate the ups and downs of writing or drawing a licensed property with advice from licensed property veterans Amy Chu (Kiss), Shannon Eric Denton (X-Files, Star Wars) and Livio Ramondelli (Transformers).

 

How can you tell if you’re creating something unique, or just retreading something you’ve seen before? What’s important, and what’s unwise when creating your own superhero character? Join the experts Pernille Ørum (DC Super Hero Girls), Koi Turnbull (Black Panther, Aspen) and Fabrice Sapolsky (Spider-Man Noir) to discuss their process when creating new heroes, moderated by Newsarama’s Chris Arrant, co-founder of Project: Rooftop.

 

Join David F Walker, Sandy King Carpenter and Jimmy Palmiotti as they discuss the often misunderstood process of bringing comics to life. Whether it’s your own property or adapting someone else’s, this is an educational panel of what it all entails. Q&A to follow.

 

Susan Lee (Curious Chronicles & Mysterious Musings, an anthology of Women On The Dark Side), Russell Nohelty (Cthulu is Hard to Spell), DJ Kirkbride (Pop Gun Anthology), Sandy King Carpenter (Tales for a Halloween Night) and Shannon Eric Denton (Komikwerks Presents: Thrills & Chills) talk about their visions behind their anthologies, the difficulties they face and the rewards of putting together an anthology.

 

Some comics professionals want to create their own projects and some really want a chance to play in the iconic sandboxes of characters they’ve loved their whole lives. Michele Wells, JJ Kirby, Chad Hardin and Amanda Conner talk about the amazing experiences they’ve had working for the Big Two and why you should want to work there too. Q&A to follow.

 

The nation is divided like it’s never been before, and the tug of war between those who long for more diversity in comics and those who are rebelling against it has never been more evident. Jules Rivera, Ray Anthony Height, Amy Chu and Kristen Parraz provide different perspectives on how to navigate these difficult times and let other pro’s know they’re not alone! Moderated by Comic Book Men’s Ming Chen, respectful discourse only, harassment won’t be tolerated.

 

Nerds of color have always been a part of geek culture and the cosplay scene. But in recent years, more and more cosplayers of color have begun infusing their own cultural identities with beloved characters to create memorable cosplays. Join Diya Chacko (Sailor Mars), Rosei Martinez-Goldsmith (Mexican Wonder Woman), and Brandon Jackson (Fin) as we talk about the changes within the cosplay space. Is it more accepting of cosplayers of color? Are there still stigmas placed on people of color who cosplay? Moderated by Beatriz E. Valenzuela, breaking news reporter and managing editor of Café con Leche Nerds.

 

Design happens everywhere, and in everything, but none more prevalent than in our favorite films and TV series! Join moderator Mike Morris and animation and film designers Vance Kovacs (God of War, Black Panther), Devin Roth (Final Space, Future-Worm!), Maryam Sefati (Star vs. The Forces of Evil), Kevin Newman (The Simpsons), and Elsa Chang (Disney’s Mickey Mouse Shorts, Duck Tales), talking about what goes into design, and what makes for successful design for animated and live-action films!

 

From a rough idea to a polished script, writers in animation crack the code of storytelling that goes into your favorite animated shows! Join moderator Mike Morris and animation writers Derrick Bachman (Samurai Jack, Disney’s Mickey Mouse Shorts), Christian Magalhaes (Duck Tales, The New Girl), Bob Snow (Duck Tales, The New Girl), Colleen Evanson (DuckTales, DC Super Hero Girls), Madison Bateman (DuckTales, Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh), and Shaene Siders (Marvel’s Avengers Assemble,DC Super Hero Girls) as we talk about what goes into writing for animation, and what it takes to become a writer!

 

Tell your story, with pictures! Storyboarding sequentially visualizes the story to later interpret into a fully animated form; they’re the tent poles to the tent of an animated film! Join moderator and Storyboard artist Mike Morris and fellow Storyboard Artists, Phil Jacobsen (Glitch Techs, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Stephen Reis (The Simpsons), Emily Oetzell (Robot Chicken, Super Mansion), James Roy Jaculina (RWBY, Blaze), Arielle Yett (Elena of Avalor, Be Cool Scooby-Doo), and Aaron Paetz (Super Mansion, Future-Worm!), as we discuss what being a professional Storyboard Artist is all about!

 

There are so many different jobs in the animation industry, and this panel is here to give you just a taste of a few of the more interesting paths you can follow! Join Armand Serrano (Formerly Walt Disney Animation Studios and Sony Pictures Animation, currently Marvel Studios), Chuck Patton (Primetime Emmy Award winner for Todd McFarlane’s Spawn) and Brad Rader (animation director, storyboard artist) to discuss the most fascinating aspects of their careers. Q&A to follow.

 

Ever watch a cartoon and think, “I want to make one!” This panel will go over what you need to get started with making your own animated films! Join Moderator and animator Mike Morris and fellow animators Angelo Hatgistavrou (Bob’s Burgers, China, IL), Brent Noll (Rick and Morty, Future-Worm!), Karli Melder (Mr. Pickles, Hazbin Hotel), and animation editor extraordinaire, Charles T. Jones (Big Hero 6: The Series, Future-Worm!), giving you the push in the right direction to start making your own animated films!

 

16 Pro Artists compete in a quick-draw competition, with randomly generated prompts, and the audience votes on the winner

 

Parental Warning: The film is Rated ‘R”. In the post apocalyptic world of the 21st century the Unified Commonwealth struggles to restore civilization to the survivors of the Great Plague. During a brutal attack on the Commonwealth outpost of Galatia, Sgt Chase Badham is sent on a desperate mission that may turn the tide of the war.

 

Kristen Parraz, Sara Bazan and Jennifer Lopez strive to highlight the female and Latinx presence in the comic book industry as creators, characters and fans through their bi-weekly podcast, Comadres y Comics. Feeling frustrated that Latinx content was not readily available through mainstream channels, they embarked upon an endeavor to seek out Latinx creators and characters to share with fans. Join them as they discuss the importance of Latinx representation in the industry and how and where to begin in telling your own story.

 

Emmy Award-winning Maile Flanagan, the voice of the English-dub Naruto and Neil Kaplan, known for voicing Madara Uchiha in Naruto: Shippuden join Comic Con Revolution to discuss their experiences voicing these characters. Q&A to follow!

 

Award-nominated animator/director/ comic book creator Stephan Franck (The Iron Giant, Silver) discusses how to apply the visual principles of film language to the comic page for clarity, emotional and cinematic impact, and making the storytelling accessible to the broadest possible audience.

 

Led by Brad Rader, this panel encompasses everything about comparing and contrasting graphic storytelling and storyboarding–for any and all media, such as live action, traditional cell animation, CGI animation and computer games. Come listen an expert talk about the differences between the two, a fascinating subject that might answer the question of why a lot of storyboard artists wind up creating comics and vice versa!

 

Godzilla King of the Monsters is upon us. Brush up on your Kaiju knowledge with the hosts of the Kaiju Kingdom Podcast as we get you up to speed on what to expect as Rodan, Mothra and King Ghidorah make their Hollywood debut. Plus some fun surprises as well.

 

After 12 years, 279 episodes, 7 Emmy Awards from 46 Emmy nominations, CBS’s The Big Bang Theory holds the title as the longest running multi-camera sitcom in history and aired its last episode on May 16th. Join Adam Faberman, contributing writer to the TV series, as well as author of the authorized Big Bang Theory trivia and quiz book, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti who also contributed to the show, to discuss everything Big Bang Theory!

 

For almost 35 years Tony Anselmo has been the official voice of Donald Duck, taking over from the original voice of Clarence Nash. Tony has voiced Donald Duck in the video games Kindom Hearts and Kinect Disneyland Adventures. Join us for a historical look back alongside an official Disney Legend!

 

Take a peek behind the curtain with the voice of Darth Maul himself, Sam Witwer, Star Wars artist William O’Neill and Craig Miller, the Director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm during Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. A can’t-miss panel with a Q&A to follow!

 

Michael Bell (Prowl, Sideswipe, Bombshell, Brainstorm, First Aid, Scrapper and Swoop), Paul Eiding (Perceptor and Quintesson), Dan Gilvezan (Bumblebee, Goldbug, Hot Spot, Outback, Rollbar, Scamper, Skids and Snapdragon), Alan Oppenheimer (Beachcomber and Warpath), Neil Ross (Bonecrusher, Hook, Sixshot, Slag, Pointblank and Springer), and Gregg Berger (Grimlock, Volcanicus, Stockade, Long Haul, Lockdown) gather together for the 35th Anniversary of the Transformers! Moderated by Marcus Perry, who worked on the creative content surrounding some of the Transformers movies, including the latest Bumblebee movie.

 

Hear from some of Comic Con Revolution’s most esteemed guests, Jimmy Palmiotti, Mike Zeck, JJ Kirby, Matt Haley and Ming Chen as they give tribute to the man who influenced and inspired generations of comic book fans and creators, and talk about his lasting legacy.

 

A one-on-one panel with Peter will give fans a rare opportunity to hear from Cullen himself about how for the past 35 years he has portrayed the heroic Optimus Prime across cartoons, video games and feature films. Moderated by Marcus Perry, who worked on the creative content surrounding some of the Transformers movies, including the latest Bumblebee movie.

 

Time to put on your cape and hat, or your armor, or whatever youre into! Cosplayers from all around California will have the opportunity to compete for cash & prizes in our 3rd annual Cosplay Revolution Costume Contest! Hosted by Ming Chen, with special guest judge Angi Viper. Our contest features a $500 cash prize for Best in Show, plus limited edition Comic Con Revolution medals for each category.

 

Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2VNG20i

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One of the most recognized voices from the 1980’s, Allen Oppenheimer delighted kids and made adults laugh with his voicing of Skeletor, He-Man’s arch rival and nemesis. From the famous laugh to the ridiculous insults, this panel will delve into the iconic character for one of the most interesting discussions at the con!

 

The voices behind some of your favorite video games are all together on one amazing panel! Join Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch), Carolina Ravassa (Overwatch, Red Dead Redemption 2), Carlos Ferro (Gears of War, Assassins Creed), Steve J Palmer (Red Dead Redeption 1-2) and Paul Eiding (Metal Gear Solid, Fallout) as they discuss behind-the-scenes anecdotes from some of the most popular games on the market. Q&A to follow.

 

Fabrice Sapolsky (Spider-Man Noir), Nick Spencer (Amazing Spider-Man) and Todd Nauck (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) are together in one room to talk about everyone’s favorite web-slinger! Moderated by Newsarama’s Chris Arrant, Q&A to follow.

 

Join Newsarama’s Chris Arrant as he delves into the X-Men’s history with Art Thibert, X-Men Evolution’s Steven E. Gordon and Uncanny X-Men’s Whilce Portacio. Questions will be asked and answers will be given. A can’t-miss panel!

 

Dan Gilvezan (Peter Parker/Spider-Man) and Michael Bell (Duke: GI Joe) discuss voicing your favorite characters and the techniques behind deciding what they want those characters to sound like and convey. Q&A to follow!

 

Join us Saturday night for a bevy of suds, cosplayers, artists and maybe even some live music! It’s the Second Annual Drink and Draw, hosted by the folks from The Comic Bug at STRUM BREWING COMPANY! The fun starts at 8:00pm and goes until 11:00pm. Free admission, but don’t forget to tip your bartender! Strum Brewing Company is located at 235 S. Campus Ave, Ontario, CA 91761.