The 2015 San Diego Comic-Con is just around the corner and today they announced the Friday Schedule of Events for July 10, 2015. There’s not much that falls under Disney umbrella but there’s still a few other goings-on that Disney fans might enjoy.
Highlights include: Disney XD animation panel, INSIDE THE BIG BANG THEORY WRITER’S ROOM, HASBRO: STAR WARS, JIM HENSON’S CREATURE SHOP CHALLENGE, and STAR WARS PUBLISHING.
Below are details about some of the events with tangential Disney appeal. As always, all information is subject to change without notice. Find the full San Diego Comic Con schedule here: comiccon2015.sched.org.
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Star Wars Publishing 2015: Part 1
10:00-11:00am Room 7AB
A dynamic, all-star New York Times bestselling panel of authors including Alexandra Bracken (the Darkest Minds series), Adam Gidwitz (A Tale Dark and Grim series), Tom Angleberger (The Origami Yoda series), and Tony Diterlizzi (The Spiderwick Chronicles series) converse with Lucasfilm’s Mike Siglain about the new Star Warsretellings for a younger generation of fans. From picture books to novels, these authors present A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi in all new ways. The panelists will provide new perspectives that will change the way readers understand who these beloved characters are and how they became the legends for legions of fans.
The 16th Annual Animation Show of Shows
10:00-11:30am Hall H
A program of new award-winning short films, but mostly unknown by the public and mini-portraits documentaries about selected filmmakers. Includes an introduction and Q&A with panelists to be announced, moderated by Ron Diamond.
Star Wars Publishing Update: Part 2
11:00-12:00pm Room 7AB
A variety of authors talk about their upcoming projects from a galaxy far, far away. Moderated by Lucasfilm’s Mike Siglain, authors from Del Rey and other publishers will participate in a discussion on writing stories for the exciting new future of the Star Wars universe.
Hasbro:Star Wars
12:00-1:00pm Room 7AB
Join members of the Hasbro and Lucasfilm teams as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises, including a special product reveal.
Disney XD’s Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero and Star vs. The Forces of Evil
2:30pm – 3:30pm, Room 5AB
Join the creators and stars of Disney XD’s newest animated series Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero and Star vs. The Forces of Evil, including show creators Sam Levine and Jared Bush (Penn) and Daron Nefcy (Star). See exclusive clips from the shows, as well as sneak peeks at Pickle and Peanut and Future-Worm!, two new animated shows coming to Disney XD.
Keep an eye here tomorrow for SATURDAY SDCC announcements!
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