The show goes on for 2020 New York Comic Con. However, unlike past years, New York Comic Con is pivoting. Much like its brethren San Diego Comic Con and many other comic confabs such as DC FanDome the revolution will be virtual.
The pro’s to this approach? No need to be at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City to partake in all the panels and offerings at 2020 New York Comic Con. Simply tune in to NYCC’s YouTube channel and you can access the content. Speaking of content, NYCC organizers just released the panel and event schedule. There is plenty for fanboys to look forward to. Peep the highlights here.
M.O.D.O.K.
Marvel’s upcoming animated series will offer a first look with the show’s creators Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum. Voice actors Aimee Garcia, Ben Schwartz and Brooklyn 99’s Melissa Fumero also join the panel.
Fear The Walking Dead & The Walking Dead
Ahead of the Season 6 premiere of Fear The Walking Dead, the panel previews what has become of the now-separate group of survivors. The panel for the show that started it all The Walking Dead will focus on “A Certain Doom”. The Season 10 finale, that is set to air on Oct. 4th.
What We Do in the Shadows
Well they failed to take over Staten Island. So what’s next? Actors Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch and the creative team will answer fan questions in a live Q&A. If we are lucky perhaps Jackie Daytona will make an appearance.
Inside the World of Wolfwalkers from Apple TV+
Directors Tom Moore and Ross Stewart take a deeper look at Wolfwalkers, a new Apple Original Film. Alongside Cartoon Saloon’s Maria Pareja (production designer), Sandra Andersen (character designer), and Mark Mullery (assistant director). They will offer insights into the creative process and answer questions directly from fans.
Smallville Cast | 20 Years of Fandom, Friendship & Flying
Hard to believe its been 20 years since Smallville premiered on television. Join Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Sam Witwer, Laura Vandervoort, and Michael Rosenbaum as they look back at this groundbreaking show and a look ahead at what’s next for this Super-group.
A Conversation with Executive Producers and Cast Members from ABC’s The Good Doctor
The cast and executive producers from the hit ABC & Sony Pictures Television series, The Good Doctor break down the season three finale. They are also slated to give fans an exclusive inside peek into what’s to come in the two-part season four premiere “Frontline”. A premiere that will focus on the Covid-19 pandemic.
A Discussion with the One Day at a Time Executive Producers and Cast
The cast and executive producers come together to discuss One Day at a Time returning to CBS after forty years. The panel will also explore the future of the series and importance of Latinx representation on television. Moderated by Ariana Romero, Senior TV Critic at Refinery29.
VIZ & Powerhouse Animation Present Seis Manos
The creative team and cast members take a deep dive into Seis Manos. They will reflect on their favorite moments and reveal lots of behind-the-scenes secrets. Panelists include: Brad Graeber (Co-creator), Álvaro Rodríguez (Co-creator), Daniel Dominguez (Writer), Willis Bulliner (Director), Jonny Cruz (Voice of Jesus), & Angélica Vale (Voice of Garcia).
IDW Presents The World of Locke & Key
Unlock what’s next in the world of Locke & Key. Now a hit Netflix original series! New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Full Throttle, NOS4A2, Dying is Easy) and legendary artist Gabriel Rodríguez welcome you back to Keyhouse. Be the first to hear more about the next wave of comics and graphic novels in the Locke & Key franchise!
Marvel’s Black Panther: Sins of the King
Step into Wakanda with Emmy-nominated William Jackson Harper and the award-winning writing team for Marvel’s Black Panther: Sins of the King. Get an inside look into the upcoming immersive e-book and audiobook series and be the first to hear an exclusive audio excerpt from William Jackson Harper (The Good Place), who will be narrating the series.
The Jedi Mind | Lessons in Mindfulness from Star Wars
The code that all Jedi strive to follow offers principles for being at peace and learning. In fact, these tenets are useful not just in a galaxy far, far away, but here in our own world. While the Force isn’t present in our galaxy, we can still learn from how the Jedi use it to guide their lives. We can also use these lessons as a gateway to studying mindfulness and putting practices into action. This panel explores how the practice of mindfulness inspires and empowers some of our favorite Star Wars characters. More importantly how we all can bring some of that inspiration into our everyday lives. Panelists include Amy Ratcliffe, Managing Editor of Nerdist and author of The Jedi Mind; Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels and more.
New York Comic Con runs from October 8th to 11th. Be sure to visit ‘LLERO for more updates as they are release.