An annual event since 1970, the San Diego Comic-Con is a big part of our lives. Presenting and discussing their love of pop culture are Greg Koudoulian (early SDCC film program contributor; manager of the Shel Dorf Archives), Sasha Achrem (George Clayton Johnson’s last apprentice), Anthony Keith (former SDCC committee member and El Cortez alumnus), Terry Stroud (dealer at every Comic-Con and co-founder of American Comic Book Company), and John Morrow (TwoMorrows Publishing and author).
Friday March 24, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300A
Get an exclusive preview of the new figures and collectibles releasing in the coming months of Nintendo ,The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog, Apex Legends, and more. Jennifer Gracia, Jackie Soto, and Whitney Hatfield from Disguise Costumes take an exciting look at the new costumes coming to retail this year! Following the preview will be a Q&A with members of the development teams and special giveaways!
Friday March 24, 2023 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
Robotech burst onto the scene in 1985 and helped usher in the age of modern anime fandom in North America. Since then a lot has changed and fans have questions. Join Harmony Gold for this presentation addressing the series in HD, the impacts of Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll, and the Macross sequels.
Friday March 24, 2023 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 207
Like most toy collectors out there, you probably like to customize your figures to make them just right for you. With 3D printing now you can do just that. Learn from the best digital designers, customizers, and printers from around the world. They will cover how to start designing, where to get predesigned files, what printers and paints to buy, and what it takes to make these collectibles your own.
Friday March 24, 2023 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 210
Special guests Walter Jones (Black Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Scott Zillner (Official Power Rangers Convention: Power MorphiCon, Pop Culture TV Personality - Netflix's The Toys That Made Us), Dan Southworth (Quantum Ranger from Power Rangers Time Force, Power Rangers: Wild Force), Selwyn Ward (Red Ranger from Power Rangers Turbo, Blue Rangerfrom Power Rangers in Space), Andrew Gray (Red Ranger from Power Rangers Megaforce and Super Megaforce), and Kevin Thompson (Quagmire from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Season 1's "Island of Illusion") will discuss with Jessica Tseang (pop culture historian, The History Channel: The Toys that Built America, AMC/Robert Kirkman’s The Secret History of Comics) the long-lasting legacy of this renowned franchise.
Saturday March 25, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
North 200A
Shannon Eric Denton (Monster Forge Productions), Arabian Prince (NWA), Kevin Grevioux (Underworld), Andrew Cosby (co-founder BOOM! Studios), and Andy Suriano (creator, Rise of the TMNT) discuss what it takes to create and navigate creations across the multiple media worlds of publishing, animation, films, toys, games, and more.
Saturday March 25, 2023 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 209
After 15 years, we will soon learn what Indiana Jones has been up to. This panel will discuss the fifth movie of this popular franchise as well as what may be in store for the franchise under Disney, including a pending video game, additional films or television series, and other media. Featuring Gareth Von Kallenbach (creator/editor of Skewed and Reviewed), with Michael Newman and Victor and Juliette Calderon of Skewed and Reviewed.
Saturday March 25, 2023 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 300C
Explore the history of 3D printing as used in entertainment and media and get inspired for uses of this ever-evolving technology for your fandom and everyday life, even if you do not own a printer. Matt Greenberg, an engineer with over a decade of experience, guides a discussion on additive manufacturing and the infinite creative possibilities it offers.
Saturday March 25, 2023 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 210
Moderator Christopher Canole (Dude Vader charity, causeplayer), Nathan Seekerman (cosplay and props designer), Brendan Prout (co-founder of the San Diego Star Wars Society), and David Hernandez and Leah Panos (Star Wars Samurai cosplayers) discuss the interconnection and influence of samurai movies (The Hidden Fortress, Seven Samurai, Yojimbo), graphic novels (Lone Wolf and Cub), history (Date Masamune and Ronin), and philosophy (Bushido and the Force) with the Star Wars culture and community including Skywalker movies, Rogue One, The Mandalorian, Visions, and future Star Wars movies and TV series.
Sunday March 26, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300A
