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Full Panel VideoPunk rock paleontologist Jingmai O’Connor digs into the the fact and fiction of dinosaurs at C2E2 2022
Field Museum curator Jingmai O'Connor delivers 'Digging for Dinos: Bringing The Cutting Edge To The Far Flung Past'
August 16, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch critic, actors, and fans clash over movies everyone disagrees with you on - a panel from C2E2 '22
The panelists go in detail on what and why certain films get more attention than others, and to see where your guilty pleasure ranks to to them
August 15, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch Marvel Family Feud - fans test their trivia knowledge in C2E2 2022 panel
Family Feud, Marvel style at C2E2 2022
August 15, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch voice actor Erika Harlacher's C2E2 2022 spotlight panel!
One of the key voices behind Toradora!, Seven Deadly Sins, Hunter x Hunter, and more talks with fans for an hour at C2E2 2022
August 12, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch C2E2's the Future is Queer panel with Kat Leyh, Kelly McKernan, and Blue Delliquanti
Blue Delliquanti, Kat Leyh, and Kelly McKernan talk about LGBTQAIU issues in comics
August 12, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch the puppeteers of Star Wars, Dave Barclay and Mike Quinn, from Chicago's C2E2 2022
Classic Star Wars puppeteers Mike Quinn and Dave Barclay (Yoda, Jabba the Hutt, Nien Nunb) delight Chicago's C2E2 with stories
August 12, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch the creators behind Image Comics' Massive-Verse dig into the series they describe as "Power Rangers with adult problems" at C2E2 '22 panel
Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Melissa Flores, Ryan Parrott, Eduardo Ferigato, and Michael Busuttill talk about the Massive-verse
August 12, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch Mike Del Mundo vs. Ryan Ottley in an epic sketch battle from C2E2 2022
Epic art battle: Ryan Ottley vs. Mike Del Mundo!
August 12, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch Ross Marquand & Dan Fogler talk The Walking Dead from May's MCM
Ross Marquand and Dan Fogler discuss their most challenging The Walking Dead scenes, filming on location, and more
August 11, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch Harry Potter alum Sean Biggerstaff in his C2E2 2022 spotlight panel
Expert Quidditch captain Oliver Wood (and the man behind it, Sean Biggerstaff), talks about his role in the Harry Potter franchise
August 11, 2022
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Watch the McElroys' Next Gen Nerds panel with Janet Varney, Joalda Morancy, Kat Leyh from C2E2 2022
Travis and Clint McElroy bring Next Gen Nerds to C2E2 2022 with Kat Leyh, Joalda Morancy, and Janet Varney
August 08, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch the Mirka Andolfo vs. Ryan Stegman sketch duel from C2E2 2022!
Comic artists Mirka Andolfo and Ryan Stegman face off in a sketch duel at C2E2 2022. Watch along live!
August 08, 2022
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X-Men Comics Trivia with Chris Claremont
June 8 at 1 PM PST / 5 PM EST / 9 PM BST
August 08, 2022
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C2E2 2021 | Chris Claremont Spotlight
The Godfather of the X-Men is coming to C2E2! Creator of famous X-Men heroes and villains alike including Kitty Pryde, Emma Frost, Gambit, Rogue, Mystique and so many more, Claremont's contributions to the X-Men cannot be overstated! Join him for a can't miss conversation as he talks about his now-legendary work and answers questions from you!
August 08, 2022
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Watch voice actor Steve Blum's full spotlight panel from C2E2
He's the voice of your childhood (and adulthood) - it's voice actor Steve Blum, taking part in an hour-long panel from C2E2 2022
August 08, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch Marvel Comics' Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way panel from C2E2 2022
C.B. Cebulski, Rickey Purdin, Samira Ahmed, Tim Seeley,and Kyle Higgins share tips to break into Marvel Comics as a creator
August 08, 2022
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Streaming VideoWatch Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, & Max Mittelman bring L.A.V.A. Live show to C2E2!
L.A.V.A. Live comes to C2E2 with Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, & Max Mittelman
August 08, 2022
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Full Panel VideoTravis & Clint McElroy bring the Adventure Zone to the C2E2 stage with spotlight panel
The Adventure Zone's Clint and Travis McElroy tell true (and fictional) stories to us fans in Chicago's C2E2
August 08, 2022
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Streaming VideoWatch the full C2E2 Hit the Stage: KPOP Dance Cover Competition
K!Junkies' Hit the Stage comes to C2E2 for a KPOP dance content you can watch from anywhere with a Popverse membership
August 08, 2022
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Streaming VideoWatch Aly & AJ talk music, TV, and more in their C2E2 2022 spotlight panel
Alyson (Aly) and Amanda Joy Michalka (AJ) come to C2E2 for a spotlight panel
August 08, 2022
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Streaming VideoWatch the full C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay competition from your home!
The Crown Championships of Cosplay competition returns to C2E2
August 08, 2022
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Streaming VideoWatch the C2E2 Cosplay Showcase live like you are here!
C2E2 celebrates the fantastic cosplayers of this weekend with a live showcase on its biggest stage
August 08, 2022
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Full Streaming VideoWatch Donny Cates, Ryan Ottley, Ryan Stegman, and Frank Tieri's VIP Monsters After Dark event at C2E2 '22
This closed-door panel/signing/chill session with Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman, Ryan Ottley, and Frank Tieri is now available VOD
August 07, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch Janet Varney's C2E2 spotlight panel, talking The Legend of Korra, Stan vs. Evil Dead, more
From Stan Vs Evil Dead to The Legend of Korra, Janet Varney has done it all! Hr her speak on her most iconic roles and answer fan questions
August 07, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch Marvel Comics' Beyond Amazing – A Spider-Man Retrospective with C.B. Cebulski & Ryan Stegman
Marvel editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski and iconic Spider-Man (and Venom) artist Ryan Stegman talk about the ol' wall-crawler
August 07, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, and Lita's spotlight panel from C2E2
Three of the brightest stars of the WWF's Attitude Era reunite as Lita, Trish Stratus, and Mick Foley share a stage at C2E2 2022
August 07, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch C2E2's Let's Get Shelving: Starting a Graphic Novel Classroom panel
Watch the full hour-long panel 'Let's Get Shelving: Starting a Graphic Novel Classroom' from C2E2
August 07, 2022
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Full panel videoAnime star and VTuber AmaLee spotlighted in C2E2 2022 panel - watch along!
Anime star and VTuber AmaLee is at C2E2, and spends an hour with us fans
August 07, 2022
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The voice actors behind the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles share stories at C2E2 '22
Barry Gordon (Donatello), Cam Clark (Leonardo), Rob Paulsen (Raphael), and Townsend Coleman (Michaelangelo) talk at C2E2
August 07, 2022
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Watch Marvel's Spider-Man 60th Anniversary panel like you were here at C2E2 '22
Skottie Young and Mike Del Mundo discuss Spider-Man on the 60th anniversary at C2E2
August 07, 2022
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Full Panel VideoImage Comics' 30th anniversary celebration comes to C2E2 with Wes Craig, Mirka Andolfo, and Kyle Strahm
Mirka Andolfo, Kyle Strahm, and Wes Craig come to C2E2 and talk Image Comics - breaking in, staying in, and what makes it special
August 07, 2022
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Watch Trash Taste's CDawgVA and The Anime Man give their best smolder, race in gaming chairs, more
Big spoon or little spoon? Trash Taste's Connor and Joey share their thoughts and more at their MCM London Comic Con panel
August 03, 2022
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Full panel videoWatch Brian K. Vaughan discuss Paper Girls, Y:The Last Man, and Saga -- with special guest -- from NYCC '21
Brian K. Vaughan discusses the return of Saga, its success, and his thoughts on adaptations of his comics.
August 03, 2022
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Full panel videoWatch Brian K. Vaughan discuss Paper Girls, Y:The Last Man, and Saga -- with special guest -- from NYCC '21
Brian K. Vaughan discusses the return of Saga, its success, and his thoughts on adaptations of his comics.
July 28, 2022
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Full Panel VideoWatch along as The Boys cast discusses dolphins, whales, super suits, and more from their New York Comic Con 2021 panel
Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Jack Quaid, Karen Fukuhara, and Erin Moriarty talk about The Boys
July 20, 2022
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Members onlyKickstarter's comics director speaks on the successes in 2022, and challenges ahead for the company and crowdfunding in general
Inside the successes and challenges of Kickstarter's comics division with director of publishing & comics outreach Oriana Leckert
July 07, 2022
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Full panel videoWatch Umbrella Academy actor Robert Sheehan's full spotlight panel from MCM London Comic Con
Klaus Hargreeves himself, Robert Sheehan, talks about Umbrella Academy, being a role model for LGBTQIA+ youth, and more
July 05, 2022
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Members onlyRoss Marquand, Erika Harlacher, and Doug Cockle give us the real story on voice acting at MCM May 2022
Doug Cockle (The Witcher), Erika Harlacher (Genshin Impact, Hunter X Hunter), and Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Infinity War) have voiced some of your favorite characters, and now they tell their story
June 24, 2022
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The Walking Dead Clementine author Tillie Walden shares her "surprisingly hopeful" outlook on life
"It's all about surviving and it's all about living through the worst possible outcome." Tillie Walden talks at length about The Walking Dead: Clementine, Book One.
June 22, 2022
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Mark Waid on returning to DC and World's Finest
Popverse chats with Mark Waid about what he's working on and what he's looking forward to
June 09, 2022
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AXE: Judgment Day writer Kieron Gillen teases the battle ahead in Marvel Comics' premiere 2022 event
Marvel Comics' Kieron Gillen on Judgment Day, Eternals, and what creator owned comics taught him about writing a crossover
June 01, 2022
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"The Impossible Dream": DC World's Finest and Once & Future artist Dan Mora opens up about his career
For some he's an overnight success after becoming one of DC's preeminent Batman artists, but it took a long while for Dan Mora to get here
May 25, 2022
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Why Patsy Walker is one of the most important characters in the Marvel Universe
Is Patsy Walker Marvel's Archie? Or is she even more important?
May 23, 2022
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Marvel's The Avengers film and the MCU 10 years later
Looking back at the unfulfilled potential of The Avengers, 10 years later
May 23, 2022
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"I used to pine to be a Dark Horse creator" Brian Michael Bendis on Dark Horse, Naomi, & creator-owned titles
Brian Michael Bendis chats what's coming next in his career
May 19, 2022
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C2E2 2021 | Metal Gear Solid: A Q&A With David Hayter and Christopher Randolph
The cast of one of the most iconic video games of all time is hitting the Windy City!
May 18, 2022
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C2E2 2021 | Tis the Season: Hack the Holidays (and Save Your Sanity)!
Join us for holiday clips — and transformative tips — to mobilize your mental health!
May 18, 2022
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C2E2 2021 | Garth Ennis Spotlight
Creator of The Boys, Preacher and so much more! With genre-defining runs on books like Punisher, Hellblazer, and Hitman, Garth Ennis has done it all. And he's coming to C2E2! Don't miss this spotlight panel as Ennis talks about his creations and discusses his iconic comics career!
December 16, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Cosplay Central Showcase at C2E2
The Cosplay Showcase is where fans and cosplayers can showcase their craftsmanship in style. This event is open to all cosplayers and is an opportunity for fans of all levels to strut their stuff in their hand made costumes on the main stage. The Cosplay Showcase will take place on Sunday. There are prizes (for over 18s only) but cosplayers are free to take part just for fun if they do not wish to be judged. Family Groups and Juniors (13-17) are welcome to take part.
December 16, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Giancarlo Esposito Spotlight
Giancarlo Esposito is taking the Windy City by storm! That's right, he's making his way to the C2E2 main stage to talk about his incredible career and most memorable roles. From Breaking Bad to The Boys to The Mandalorian, Giancarlo will be on hand to answer your questions! Don't miss it!
December 16, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Q&A with your Anime Faves
Join some of your favorite anime voice actors from shows like Dr. Stone, Sailor Moon, My Hero Academia, Boruto, and more as they discuss their time voicing iconic characters and answering fan questions! Featuring Cristina Vee, Amanda C. Miller, Justin Briner, and Kristen McGuire.
December 16, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Competing in Cosplay
Ever wonder what it takes to compete and win a cosplay competition? In this panel, you'll learn the ins and outs of competing in costume. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and even how to take home the gold!
December 16, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Muck It Up: Intro to finishing distressing and aging techniques
Looking to add that extra bit of realism to your prop or armor and not sure where to start? We will go over techniques on how to prep and finish your prop and then basic acrylic and oil paint washes highlighting and lowlighting techniques airbrushing battle damage rusting and more! At the end of this, you will be armed to sufficiently muck up your clean work to better bring out its realism!
December 16, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Ming Chen & Jeremy Wein: How to Conquer The World by Starting a Podcast (and Maybe Get Your Own TV Show)
Jeremy Wein founded and ran the New York City Podcast Festival for six years. Ming Chen runs Podcast Studio "A Shared Universe" and was on a little show named Comic Book Men. Join them for a discussion and Q&A about the world of podcasting, and how to take over that world with YOUR podcast. If you ask a good enough question you might even get a prize (that prize may or may not have anything to do with podcasting).
December 16, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Caped Crusaders: Creators Talk About Crime Alleys and Dark Knights
From dark alleys to devious villains, these creators have seen it all. Hear from a panel of experts as they dive into the Caped Crusader himself and discuss tales of the Dark Knight and his immense supporting cast. Featuring Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn), Tim Seeley (Nightwing), Joelle Jones (Batman, Catwoman), and Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned) .
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | From Sidekick to Superstar The Transformation of a Harlequin
From sidekick to one of the most popular characters in the world, this panel will chronicle the hijinks and shenanigans of one of comics' greatest leading ladies. Hear from the creators behind the baseball bat as they go deep into Harley's psyche and break down what makes her so compelling. Featuring Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn), Kami Garcia (Joker/Harley: Criminal Insanity), Marco Failla (Harley Quinn), Jimmy Palmiotti, and Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn)
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Attack on Titan Cast Q&A
Calling all Attack on Titan fans! You will not want to miss this panel as Trina Nishimura (Mikasa Ackermann), Clifford Chapin (Conny Springer) and David Matranga (Bertholdt Hoover) take the stage to discuss their time on the massively popular anime series and answer questions from fans!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Gender Bending Cosplays: Discussion and How To
This is the cosplay you are looking for. Ever feel like you want to cosplay a character but are not sure how to flip or remove the gender? More now than ever cosplayers can create cosplays that are androgynous or not the original gender of the character but sometimes it's hard to get creative. Come discuss and learn more about how to transform characters with cosplayers Emily Marxer Julie Aubry and Ryan Farrell. They have been reimagining traditional characters for over 10 years and are here with a safe space to discuss how to break free from gender norms and create a cosplay that reflects your dreams.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | The Best Little Comic Channel on YouTube (Virtual Screening)
The crew of the YouTube channel ComicPop is here to bring you an uproarious hour of jokes commentary Q&A and giveaways! Join Sal Tiffany Ben and Ethan as they share their thoughts on your favorite superheroes in the comic book industry and a lot more in between.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Chicago's Ghostly Urban Legends
Join Chicago comic creator Scott Larson ( Visitations 1000 Ways To Die) and paranormal podcasters Patrick Harrington & Rebecca Rivers ( The Ghostly Podcast) as they discuss some of the Windy City's spookiest urban legendsVisitations is the history Of Chicago as seen through the eyes of the residents of the city's oldest cemetery.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Putting Butts in Seats: From Wrestling to Comics with Tony Schiavone!
From Jim Crockett Promotions to All Elite Wrestling legendary wrestling announcer Tony Schiavone has called matches for almost every major promotion in the United States… and now he’s also co-written a graphic novel telling the story of his life in comics! Join Tony and the team behind the new graphic novel BUTTS IN SEATS: THE TONY SCHIAVONE STORY for this engaging panel session!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Ross Marquand Spotlight
An accomplished actor and impressionist, Ross Marquand has done it all. From tangling with the Avengers as The Red Skull to fighting hordes of zombies in The Walking Dead. And he's coming to C2E2! Don't miss this exciting spotlight panel where Ross will discuss his incomparable career and answer questions from fans!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | SHEPROP! HAS YOUR BACK: Supporting women, trans and non-binary cosplayers in a creative world
Women Trans and nonbinary cosplayers can face unique challenges when looking for help. Body shaming self-esteem ability shaming slut shaming and misogyny can be barriers to getting the help and support we need. The SheProp! Community is here to help. Our panelists of experienced cosplayers are ready to answer your questions whether they are about creating a costume or surviving and thriving in the cosplay community. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence for women trans and non-binary makers providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Salute to Supernatural - A Retrospective on 15 Years of Saving People Hunting Things and the Family Business
In 15 years Supernatural went from a cult WB show to holding the record for the longest-running American sci-fi/fantasy TV program. 2020 may have marked the end of the Winchesters' story but the fans continue to celebrate the legacy the show left behind. So gas up the 1967 Chevy Impala for one last ride as we dissect the series finale dive into 327 episodes worth of Sam and Dean shenanigans and discuss the cultural - and personal - impact of this hit CW program.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Writing In Someone Else's Universe
What is it like to write for established characters? What sorts of rules do writers have to abide by when playing in someone else's sandbox? Join a panel of writers including Charles Soule (Star Wars, Marvel), Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars), Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, DC Comics) and Amy Chu (Red Sonja) as they talk about what it's like to leave their mark on established comic universes and galaxies far, far away.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Z2 Comics Presents: When Music and Comics Collide
For the past four years, Z2 Comics has merged the mediums of comics and music to make graphic novels you can hear—transforming the songs of bands including Ice Nine Kills, Czarface, and The Doors into panels and word balloons. Witness the trans-disciplinarian journey to music-fueled comics with a panel shared between musicians, writers, and artists (and those who shift between those roles). Join Chris Miskiewicz (Grateful Dead-Origins, This Is Where We Fall), Phillip Sevvy (Ice Nine Kills: Inked in Blood), and Helen Mullane (Graham Coxon - Superstate) as they discuss the process of transforming melodies into comic book mythologies.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | C2E2 Charity Art Auction to Benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital
**Over $20,000 raised! Thank you!** The C2E2 Charity Art Auction benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Included in that vision is that no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family's ability to pay. Your participation in this event will help support lifesaving research and treatment for the children of St. Jude. Come down and bid with other art enthusiasts for the chance to own a piece of original art from some of your favorite creators, all for a good cause! Have Fun. Get Art. Save Lives.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | WTF Japan (18+)
So we have another panel that showcases some of the perverted stuff to come out of Japan…video of a girl being thrown into the crotch of a full-grown man dressed in BDSM leather, sexually charged commercials, and footage of used panties you can get in vending machines. Well, this panel makes “all of that” look like a Care Bears special on the Disney Channel!! We are going to show you everything Japan has to offer in this panel…but don’t say we didn’t warn you. You’re literally going to be shouting “WTF Japan” more than once. PS: If you see people storming out, that’s a good sign to enter for the good stuff!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Main Stage Livestream
Live from the Main Stage at C2E2 2021!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Introduction to 3D Printing for Props, Cosplay, and more!
Interested in learning how to use 3D printing to make awesome props and parts for cosplay, or just in general? Come join Rocket Props, HDC, and Props to History to learn how to get started in this amazing and affordable technology. Learn the difference between FFF/FDM, SLA/mSLA, Resin, and Filaments! We will be discussing printing technology, introductory printers, easy-to-learn software, model resources, and more! In addition, we will be giving you a list of tips and tricks that we have learned the hard way, so that you don't have to! Making something from your favorite fandom is not far out of your grasp.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | The Nacelle Company Presents: Boldly Going Forward...in Pop-Culture!
You know the Nacelle Company for producing such hit series as The Toys That Made Us and The Movies That Made Us on Netflix Behind the Attraction on Disney+ A Toy Store Near You on Amazon Prime and The Center Seat on History Channel! But the Nacelle Team is just getting started! Join them as they provide a look at how the shows you love came together as well as a preview of what's ahead; including the rebirth of Robo Force, Power Lords, Silverhawks, Marx Toys, and more (comics, toys, podcasts..!) Don't miss it!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Maxwell Jenkins Spotlight
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Jackbox Games and Friends
The party games panel you know and love is back and better than ever! This year, Jackbox Games (jackboxgames.com) will be joined by elite panelists and maybe a game writer or two to play through brand new hits from The Jackbox Party Pack 8. Panel audience members will be able to play along with the panelists and influence the outcome of the games using their mobile device! Don't miss this hour of chaos and hilarity!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Genshin Impact Spotlight
Featuring Zach Aguilar (Aether) and Cristina Vee (Bennet, Xingqiu) this voice actor Q/A will give a glimpse into how some of our favorite Anime voice actors have translated their skills into their roles within the world of Teyvat. Learn about how they prep for their roles, their thoughts on the latest updates, and what they're most looking forward to in version 2.3.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Movies Everyone Disagrees with You On
Doug Walker (Nostalgia Critic) and Brad Jones (Cinema Snob) want to hear what movies you have unique feelings about. Have you ever had that movie you love but everyone else hates or that movie you hate but everyone else loves? Well now's your chance to make your voice heard! Join us in discussing what and why certain films get more attention than others and see if your movie is celebrated or despised as much as you think!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Sketch Battle: Jay Fosgitt vs. K Lynn Smith vs. Dan Dougherty
The Human Torch eating ice cream? Batman crossed with Super Mario?? The possibilities are endless! We’re hosting a Sketch Duel between Dan Dougherty, K. Lynn Smith, and Jay Fosgitt. You can watch these artists draw quick sketches of characters from audience suggestions (including your wacky ideas!) and discuss their work with the audience. Be sure to stay through to the end as these sketches are given away to the audience members! En Guarde!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | All Elite Wrestling Invades C2E2!
Join the stars of All Elite Wrestling as they return to Chicago and take the stage at C2E2 once again for a ringside view of their wildly popular wrestling shows airing weekly on TNT.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Modern Horror: Where We Are & Where We're Headed (Virtual Screening)
Iconic creatives behind some of the most iconic horror films and/or franchises discuss their thoughts on the horror genre: how it operates currently as a genre and where they see it going. The panel will include individuals who are currently shaping the horror genre at all levels of the filmmaking process: Jeffrey Reddick (creator/producer - FINAL DESTINATION Franchise) Eduardo Sanchez (co-director - THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT; director - EXISTS; anthology director - V/H/S 2) & horror mainstay actor Bill Oberst Jr.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Cursed Commercials from Around the World
Nerds Know has just one question about these commercials. Who in their right might thought they were a good idea!?!? We have gathered the most bizarre commercials from around the world and need your help to figure them out! They are weird. They are crude. They just might be banned.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Joker: Inside the Mind and the Mystery
He is one of the most iconic villain characters in all of fiction. But what makes him tick? Hear from a panel of creators who've gotten inside the head of The Joker as they go down the rabbit hole on what makes him such an interesting character. Featuring Kami Garcia (Joker/Harley: Criminal Insanity), Stuart Sayger (Joker: Year of the Villain), Jason Badower (Joker/Harley: Criminal Insanity), and Brian Azzarello (Joker).
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | 8-Bit Wave Video Game and Anime Concert
Experience 8 Bit Wave! A LIVE band performing your favorite video game and anime music on stage! Relive the nostalgia in this incredibly immersive experience all synced to gameplay and anime scenes shown on screen. This performance features music from Super Smash Bros, Demon Slayer, Mario kart, The Legend of Zelda, and the Dragonball series.
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Let's Get Lit: Into to Electronics and Lighting for Cosplay
Have you ever wanted to give the static part of your costume that extra little breath of life to help bring your fantasy into reality? In this panel, we go over the basics of electronics and components from soldering resistors L.E.D's and other light sources switch power sources and more advanced techniques like adding smoke effects blinking and fading L.E.D's and some basic Arduino and light array work. We will then talk about ways you can implement everything into your project!
December 12, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | PROP SHOP TALK WITH THE WOMEN OF SHEPROP!
Can you walk that prop AND talk that shop but feel like an outsider in many of the maker forums? We do too! Join members of SheProp! the prop-making forum for women trans and non-binary artists and creators as we answer all of your cosplay and prop-making questions free of judgment and criticism. Our expert panelists have a wide range of skills that can help you get your cosplay to the next level. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence within the cosplay community providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for women prop-makers costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | A conversation with Chris Witaske, co-creator of Netflix's CHICAGO PARTY AUNT
A conversation with Chris Witaske, co-creator, executive producer and writer of the new animated Netflix series CHICAGO PARTY AUNT, inspired by his infamous Twitter account of the same name.
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Timothy Zahn Spotlight
Best known for his iconic Star Wars novels and the creation of the wildly popular character of Grand Admiral Thrawn, Timothy Zahn is making his return to Chicago! Be there as he discusses his previous works as well as his most recent release, Star Wars Thrawn Ascendancy Book III: Lesser Evil
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C2E2 2021 | Amanda C. Miller Spotlight
Known for her voice-dubbing roles as Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter, in the Viz Media re-dub of Sailor Moon series and as Boruto Uzumaki in Boruto, join Amanda C. Miller in an exclusive spotlight panel.
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Headlocked: Wrestling and Comics Collide
Discover the groundbreaking comic that's taken the wrestling world by storm. Headlocked Comics is out to change the way you look at wrestling by using actual professional wrestlers as comic book creators! Nick Hausman (Wrestling Inc) leads a discussion with series creator Michael Kingston (Headlocked, WWE), cover artist & WWE Hall of Famer, Jerry The King" Lawler
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Rob Liefeld Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Deadpool and X-Force Panel
Join comic book legend, Rob Liefeld, for a celebration of 30 years of his biggest creations - Marvel's Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool, and X-Force. X-FORCE #1 was a blockbuster success, selling over 5 million copies to become one of the best-selling single issues in Marvel Comics history back in 1991. See artwork and hear never before told stories direct from the man himself. Just like Deadpool, you never know what he might say!
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Live-Action Anime Adaptations: Golden Age or Apocalypse?
Join AnimeChicago’s discussion on the best and worst of live-action anime titles. We’ll cover Cowboy Bebop, the upcoming One Piece adaptation, past blockbuster films like Alita, Ghost in the Shell, and Speed Racer, and critical production differences between Western and Japanese live-action.
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Twisted Toonz Presents: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Twisted Toonz makes its triumphant return to C2E2! You do NOT want to miss this famous live script reading of a movie you know read in a hysterical new way by an all-star voice supercast! Join the all-star cast of Jim Cummings, David Hayter, Eric Vale, and Ross Marquand for a hilarious live reading of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles”. Twisted Toonz events are always packed, so come early to grab your seat. We'll see you there!
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C2E2 2021 | Aikido and Iaido Demonstration
Learn about the traditional Japanese martial art of Aikido (the Way of Harmony) and Iaido (art of drawing the sword)- with the Aikido Association of America and Mugai Ryu Iai Hyodo presented by the Japanese Culture Center.
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Pro Wrestling Trivia Madness
Prepare for the trivia challenge of a lifetime with 30 questions centered around the sport of kings: pro wrestling. Come win some top-notch prizes you can only get when you participate in Pro Wrestling Trivia Madness.
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Dr. Stone Cast Spotlight and Q+A
Return to the Stone world with the cast in this all-telling Q&A. Featuring Clifford Chapin, Justin Briner, Kristen McGuire, and Ricco Fajardo.
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Saturday Morning Cartoons
Remember back in the day when the only thing needed to wake up were some good cartoons? Well Nerds Know does! Come join us for an hour of nostalgia as we watch some of the greatest shows in 90s cartoon history. Oh and don't worry, we didn't forget the commercials!
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Mortal Kombat: Behind The Kombat
Back by popular demand! Join the actors of the original Mortal Kombat 1 and 2 video game as they share some of the secrets of the making of the beloved fighting game franchise.
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Twilight Cast Q&A
Calling all Twihards! The cast of the global phenomenon Twilight are making their way to the Windy City! Be there as three of the Cullens – Ashley Greene (Alice), Jackson Rathbone (Jasper) and Kellan Lutz (Emmett) hit the stage exclusively at C2E2 to look back on their time with the blockbuster franchise and answer questions from fans!
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Cosplaying While Black- Chicago
This panel discusses the struggles and triumphs of a POC (person of color) cosplayer. We explore many topics such as race identity in the community brown/black face controversy in the community and discuss ways to speak encouragement into the community making it more comfortable for future POC and NON-POC cosplayers. THIS PANEL IS FOR ALL COSPLAYERS AND NON COSPLAYERS both POC AND NON-POC. If you are willing to be educated we are willing to pass on the knowledge.
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Cast Q&A
It's Morphin Time in Chicago! Four members of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers cast will be at this year's C2E2 and they want to see you at this can't-miss panel. Be there as Walter Jones (Zack Talyor), Karan Ashley (Aisha Campbell), Jason Narvy (Skull), and Paul Schrier (Bulk) hit the stage to discuss their time on the cultural phenomenon of a show and answer questions your questions!
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Breaking Into Comics and Staying In
Your dream is to make comics; you're willing to do the work but the industry is tough to crack into. This is an INVALUABLE guide to breaking in! Join Comics Experience founder Andy Schmidt (Marvel IDW) and more as they break down the walls & offer practical advice that will jumpstart your comics career! This panel will serve you well in your pursuit of finally achieving your dream!
December 11, 2021
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C2E2 2021 | Podlander Drunkcast: an Outlander Podcast Live (*cough* and filthy) fanfic!
One of the world's most popular/profane Outlander podcasts returns to its most ludicrous format: The composition of live fanfic as guided by the audience and dolled up by their own prodigiously weird minds. Not recommended for kids unless you're super cool about your kids swearing and talking about doin' it. The accents will be bad the sex plentiful and the singing completely unnecessary. So you know the usual.
December 11, 2021
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