The 2015 San Diego Comic-Con is just around the corner and today they announced the Saturday Schedule of Events for July 11, 2015. There’s a few panels that fall under the Disney umbrella and there’s also a few other goings on that Disney fans will enjoy, too.
Highlights include ABC’s Once Upon a Time, Muppets return to ABC, Marvel Animation, Wander Over Yonder, and the always popular Marvel Cup O’ Joe.
There’s a few other goings on that Disney fans might enjoy, including LEGO Marvel’s AVENGERS and Disney-ABC Reinvention: Writer/Director/Story.
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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Once Upon a Time
10:00am – 10:45pm, Ballroom 20
Once Upon A Time’s savior has gone dark! As Emma Swan transitions into her role as the Dark One, join the resident fairy tale characters as they cope with Emma’s new role and begin the search for Merlin. Join the cast Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Robert Carlyle, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O’Donoghue, Sean Maguire and Rebecca Maderalong with co-creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis (LOST) and Adam Horowitz (LOST) as they discuss the upcoming season of unexpected twists, evolving characters, new adventures and new rivalries. The Q&A session will be moderated byYvette Nicole Brown (Community) and fans will get an exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store for Season 5
Marvel Animation Presents
10:30am – 11:30am, Room 6BCF
– The Marvel Animation Studios team returns for one of the most anticipated television panels at San Diego. JoinStephen Wacker (VP, current series Marvel Animation Studios), Cort Lane (VP, animation development and partnerships), and Eric Radomski (SVP, production and creative director, animation) for exclusive first looks at the exciting new seasons of the hit animated series Marvel’s Avengers: Ultron Revolution and Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6. Plus, experience the world premiere of never-before-seen footage from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy animated series, starring Star-Lord, Groot, Rocket, Gamora, and Drax in the highly anticipated new animated series coming to Disney XD this year.
TV Guide Magazine: Fan Favorites
11:00am – 11:45pm , Ballroom 20
TV Guide Magazine brings the screams to San Diego again for this all-star, must-see panel. Moderated by senior writer Damian Holbrook, stars from TV’s hottest shows provide a lively discussion filled with behind-the-scenes scoops. Panelists include David Anders (iZombie), Yvette Nicole Brown (The Odd Couple), Wendi McLendon-Covey(The Goldbergs), Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), Eliza Taylor (The 100), Ming-Na Wen (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), and Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones).
Quick Draw!
11:45am – 1:00pm, Room 6BCF
Once again, three supercharged cartoonists duel to their dooms with Sharpies, each attempting to outdraw all opponents. It’s one of the most popular Comic-Con events, and this year it’s personal. Our returning championSergio Aragonés (MAD, Groo the Wanderer) goes mano a mano against Scott Shaw! (The Simpsons, The Flintstones) and Disney legend Floyd Norman. Plus, you can expect a few other cartoonists to get their licks in. Presiding over it all is your Quick Draw! Quizmaster, Mark Evanier. No wagering, please.
Wander Over Yonder: The Galactic Domination Tour
2:30pm – 3:30pm , Room 5AB
Join creator Craig McCracken along with the stars of the series for a special sneak peek at the epic new season of Disney XD’s Wander Over Yonder. What happens when Wander (Jack McBrayer), the friendliest face in outer space, comes up against the vilest villain in the universe, the mysterious Lord Dominator? And what does this fearsome new foe have in store for a suddenly outmatched Lord Hater? And just who the heck is this Dominator guy anyway? So many questions! Find out some answers with exclusive clips from the upcoming season and an audience Q&A. The panel will also feature sneak peeks of Pickle and Peanut and Future-Worm!, two new animated shows coming to Disney XD.
Marvel: Cup O’Joe
2:45pm – 3:45pm, Room 6BCF
Here is your chance to Q&A with Marvel’s chief creative officer Joe Quesada, for this no-holds-barred panel on everything Marvel. Got a question about a favorite hero? Want to hear the latest developments on Marvel’s Star Wars or Guardians of the Galaxy comics? This panel has you covered. Featuring editor-in-chief Axel Alonso, executive editor Tom Brevoort, and talent scout C. B. Cebulski, as well as writers Charles Soule (Lando), Cullen Bunn (Moon Knight), Kieron Gillen (Darth Vader), Mark Waid (Daredevil), and some other mighty Marvel guests.
The Muppet Show Coming to ABC
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Room 6A
The Muppets return to primetime television this fall on ABC in a way they’ve never been seen before! Filmed in a documentary style with cut-to interviews, the Muppets come to life, giving audiences a chance to explore their rich inner lives and intense interpersonal relationships, romances, break-ups, achievements, disappointments, wants, and desires. Co-creators and executive producers Bill Prady (Big Bang Theory) and Bob Kushell (The Simpsons), executive producer/director Randall Einhorn (The Office) and executive producer Bill Barretta (The Muppets) screen the video presentation that inspired the series and discuss the first season of this new, more grown-up Muppet show for kids and adults of all ages. The panel will also feature a few of the brilliant Muppet performers, giving you a rare opportunity to witness them bringing some of your favorite characters to life.
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers: From Silver Screen to Console
4:15pm – 5:15pm, Room 6A
Arthur Parsons (game director, TT Games), Matt Ellison (producer TT Games), Mike Jones (executive producer, Marvel Games), and Bill Rosemann (creative director, Marvel Games) present an inside look at LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, the first console videogame featuring characters and storylines from the critically acclaimed film Marvel’sThe Avengers and the blockbuster sequel Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, all combined with a splash of classic LEGO humor. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and Marvel Games are teaming up to provide a spirited panel discussion on this new, action-packed superhero adventure, including a live game-play demonstration, reveals of enhanced character team-up abilities and power-up features, new artwork, the latest game trailer, and more. Not to mention exclusive giveaways! LEGO Marvel’s Avengers will be available this winter.
Disney-ABC: Reinvention: The Writer, The Director, The Story
5:30pm – 6:30pm, Room 24ABC
For years people have reinvented themselves. Actors turned politicians; Luke Skywalker turned Jedi; Captain America turned first Avenger. Disney-ABC’s Creative Talent Development and Inclusion team has successfully assisted many achieve their dreams by helping them reinvent their careers. Whether you’re an actor who wants to direct, a director who wants to write, a feature writer who wants to write television, or a comedy writer who wants to write drama, you’ll get helpful tips and insight on how to successfully make a career transition from Disney-ABC writers, directors, and executives.
Keep an eye here tomorrow for SUNDAY SDCC announcements!
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