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 | |  Saturday Programming
March 15, 2008
10-11am
The Anime Insider Room
FULL METAL ALCHEMIST EPISODES 1-3
The Anime Insider Room – Presented by FUNimation
11am-12pm
The Anime Insider Room
WITCHBLADE EPISODES 1-3
The Anime Insider Room – Presented by FUNimation
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Mike Wieringo Room
Get a look at Koto's 2008 statues and model kits, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Marvel, DC and more!
11am-12pm
The Wizard Auditorium
THE INCREDIBLE HULK RETROSPECTIVE WITH LOU FERRIGNO
Join Wizard’s Rickey Purdin as he goes toe-to-toe with legendary TV personality Lou Ferrigno for a unique interactive look at "The Incredible Hulk," the groundbreaking superhero-based TV show. Featuring a riveting mix of video clips and photos, let Lou tell you about the makeup, fight scenes and dynamic with star Bill Bixby.
11am-12pm
The Wizard School Room
BASICS OF CHARACTER CREATION WITH PETER DAVID
Don’t miss this must attend class for all aspiring comic writers as Marvel super-scribe Peter David gives you the 411 on plotting storie and creating interesting characters for the four-color page!
12-1pm
The Anime Insider Room
XXXHOLIC EPISODES 1-3
The Anime Insider Room – Presented by FUNimation
12-1pm
Petree Hall
ROBOT CHICKEN PANEL
Come meet executive producers Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the innovative minds behind the Emmy Award-winning stop motion animated Cartoon Network TV series "Robot Chicken." The parody show features celebrity voices as it skewers pop culture. Get the scoop and see footage from the "Robot Chicken" Season 3 DVD.
12:30pm-1:30pm
Wizard Auditorium
Lakeshore Entertainment 'Pathology' Panel
Milo Ventimiglia ("Heroes," "Rocky Balboa") will be joined on stage by co-stars Alyssa Milano ("Charmed"), Michael Weston ("Scrubs," "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Garden State") and Lauren Lee Smith ("Trick ‘r Treat," "The L Word") along with writer/producer Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (director of "Crank," "Game," "Crank 2") for a behind-the-scenes look and Q & A of the sexy psychological thriller "Pathology." Immediately following the panel, the cast will hold an autograph session at the Golden Apple Comics Booth (Booth #207).
12:30pm-1:30pm
The Mike Wieringo Room
X-MEN PANEL
Messiah Complex is over, and there are no more X-Men. Here to provide insight into what lies ahead for the mutants of the Marvel U are Craig Kyle & Chris Yost (X-Force), Marc Guggenheim (Young X-Men) and more. As we get closer to Uncanny X-Men #500, something is building, something big, something all-new, and definitely something all-different!
12:30pm-1:30pm
Wizard School Room
INSIDE THE LINES AND OUTSIDE THE BOX 6 WITH PETER STEIGERWALD
Join Aspen’s Peter Steigerwald in his latest class as he takes you beyond the standard coloring
fundamentals and fills you in on what’s needed to become a comic book colorist. From his previous work at DC to the current Soulfire series and his most recent Marvel covers, Peter explains how to become one of the top colorists in the business! This class is definitely not to be missed or for the faint of heart!
1pm
The Platinum Studios Booth #410
COMIC BOOK CHALLENGE CEREMONY
Special appearance by "Scrubs" and "Clueless" star Donald Faison!
1pm- 2:30pm
The Anime Insider Room
TSUBASA AND xxxHOLIC MOVIES
The Anime Insider Room – Presented by FUNimation
1:30pm- 2:30pm
Petree Hall
Star Wars and Indiana Jones: What's Hot from Lucasfilm
There are few movie franchises that have captured pop culture more completely than Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Lucasfilm's Steve Sansweet showcases the exciting year ahead. Enjoy sneak peeks into the eagerly awaited animated TV series, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." Glimpse game play from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and there will be Star Wars of another type too, with an interview with Seth Green and Matt Senreich, co-creators of "Robot Chicken." And in the Indy world, hear inside news on the upcoming "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."
2-3 P.M.
Mike Wieringo Room
MEGA MOVIE PANEL
Get ready for the next wave of comic movies. From "Iron Man" to "Incredible Hulk" to "The Dark Knight" to “Wolverine” to "Watchmen," get the full scoop straight from Wizard Entertainment Editor Rickey Purdin on the movies that'll be rocking the box office in the future. Bonus: Special guest appearance by "Wolverine" producer Jeff Katz!
2-3 P.M.
The Wizard School Room
SELF PUBLISHING 101
Zenescope Entertainment’s Ralph Tedesco and Joe Brusha started their small indie comic company a few years ago. Hear about their journey, their approach and ask the questions you want answered. From startup capital to marketing to developing titles, Ralph and Joe are here to tell it like it is in order to help you on your way to breaking into the business you love.
2-3 P.M.
Wizard Auditorium
Top Cow 2008
Join Guest of Honor Marc Silvestri and the hottest creators from Top Cow as they give you a tantalizing sneak peek into Top Cow’s universe-altering 2008 plans! Find out about the buzzworthy new teams on Witchblade and The Darkness, check out the new candidates for Pilot Season 2008 and get the first hints about Top Cow's secret summer event! Every attendee receives a FREE exclusive gift!
2:30-4 P.M.
The Anime Insider Room
ADVENTURES IN ALABASTA
The Anime Insider Room – Presented by FUNimation
3:30pm-4:30pm
The Mike Wieringo Room
SECRET INVASION PANEL
Who do you trust? That is the question every hero and villain in the Marvel Universe is asking. It’s been five years in the making! Now, on the eve of the launch of 2008’s greatest and most anticipated event, is your chance to find out what you may have missed, what hints are out there now, and what is yet to come in Secret Invasion!
3:30-4:30pm
The Wizard School Room
DRUNK DUCK WEBCOMICS
Are you a comic creator looking to take your comic to a professional level? Join Platinum Studios for a discussion on how to develop your web comic into a marketable property. Topics will including growing your audience, grassroots marketing, industry networking, digital merchandising and licensing.
3:30-4:30pm
Wizard Auditorium Room
Lionsgate- The Forbidden Kingdom Panel
Lionsgate presents a very special behind the scenes glimpse into the magic of the action adventure epic "The Forbidden Kingdom," a film marking the first-ever onscreen pairing of martial arts superstars Jackie Chan ("Rush Hour," "Drunken Master") and Jet Li ("Fearless," "Once Upon a Time in China"). Featuring special guests from the cast and crew, don’t miss this exclusive first look.
3:30-4:30 P.M.
Seth Green and Hugh Sterbakov Freshman Signing
Top Cow Booth #101
Meet the creators of the hit Top Cow title, FRESHMEN, at Wizard World Los Angeles! Actor and producer Seth Green (ROBOT CHICKEN, FAMILY GUY) and Hugh Sterbakov (ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS) will be on hand for a surprise announcement at the TOP COW 2008 panel, to be held from 2 – 3 p.m in Room 303 at Wizard World Los Angeles, Saturday, March 15. All those in attendance at the panel will receive a special gift plus a ticket that entitles them to get a signed FRESHMEN item by Seth and Hugh at the Top Cow booth, #101, which will take place following the panel from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Copies of the first two trade paperbacks, FRESHMEN VOL. 1: INTRODUCTION TO SUPERPOWERS and FRESHMEN VOL. 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF FEAR, will also be available for purchase at the Top Cow booth, so pick up your copies early and have them ready for Seth and Hugh to sign!
4-5:30 P.M.
The Anime Insider Room
DRAGON BALL Z SEASON FOUR – EPISODES 128-130
The Anime Insider Room – Presented by FUNimation
4-5:30 P.M.
Wizard Booth #810
Ethan Van Sciver
4:30-5:30 P.M.
Petree Hall
THE SCREENWRITERS PANEL, PART 2
Want to know the secret to writing a great screenplay? Or maybe how to get your screenplay sold? Or just want to hear about the next great wave of comic-based projects? This is the panel as we bring together a collection of writing superstars: Zak Penn ("The Incredible Hulk," "The Avengers"), Mark Verheiden ("Teen Titans"), John Cox ("Sgt. Rock"), Carl Ellsworth ("Y: The Last Man," "Disturbia" ) and Justin Marks ("Masters of the Universe," "Super Max") for an event to remember. A must for budding screenwriters!
5-6 P.M.
DCU: Countdown to Crisis
Mike Wieringo Room
Dan DiDio, Senior VP—Executive Editor DCU, and Bob Wayne, VP—Sales, are confessing secrets for a panel that’s not to be missed. The Sinestro War has passed, the Countdown is nearly over and a Final Crisis looms! What lies ahead for our favorite heroes? Find out here!
5-6 P.M.
Wizard School Room
COMIC BOOK RESTORATION AND HOW TO DETECT IT
Most comic collectors are very aware of the controversy surrounding paper restoration, but very few know exactly what it is or how to spot it. Long time comic book collector Richard Evans and noted paper restorer Matt Nelson present guides to understanding what restoration involves and how to detect restored comics.
5-6 P.M.
Wizard Auditorium
THE JACK KIRBY PANEL WITH MARK EVANIER
Famed Jack Kirby historian Mark Evanier presents this informative panel examining the career and contributions "The King" has made on the industry and discusses how his work still influences modern creators today!
5-6:30 P.M.
Exhibit Floor Event Area
GUITAR HERO 3 AND ROCK BAND TOURNAMENT
6-7 P.M.
Mike Wieringo Room
HEROES TV PANEL
Join Wizard Entertainment Editor Rickey Purdin, Co-Executive Producer Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale to discuss the smash NBC TV hit. Find out about the deadly virus that has plagued season two of the series and hear what’s in store for season three’s "Villains" storyline.
6-7 P.M.
Wizard Auditorium
WORKING WITH A CO-WRITER
Ever wonder what it’s like to work with a co-writer? Do they each write half the book or do they argue over every word? How exactly does the dynamic work? We bring together a star-studded panel of experienced co-writers: Chris Yost and Craig Kyle of X-Force, Matt Fraction (Iron Fist), Jeff Katz (Booster Gold), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex) and Brian Reed (The Illuminati) to shed light on the emerging world of co-writing comics. A can’t miss panel!
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