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2017 PAST SPECIAL GUEST'S
WONDER WOMAN ARTISTS
LIAM SHARP
*Sunday Only
Sharp made his debut in the 1980s for the famous science-fiction magazine 2000 AD after a year's apprenticeship with the legendary Don Lawrence, artist on the seminal Dutch comic Storm. His works included many Judge Dredd stories, the origin of Finn, ABC Warriors series and one of Tharg's Future Shocks. Sharp's fame increased markedly when he moved to Marvel UK, for which he drew the famous mini-series Death's Head II. Thereafter he began working mainly in the United States on books as diverse as X-Men, Hulk, Spider-Man, Venom, Man-Thing (for Marvel Comics), Superman, Batman for DC Comics, and Spawn: The Dark Ages for Todd McFarlane.
Sharp has also worked on more mature themed books for Verotik, doing GOTH, Jaguar God and Frank Frazetta's "The Death Dealer". He co-created the Wildstorm series The Possessed with writer Geoff Johns, and a strip for Heavy Metal magazine, entitled "A-crazy-A" featuring Playboy model Tiffany Taylor.
After the early success with this, Sharp saw a hole in the comic book market for alternative independent comics, and together with his wife Christina, designer Tom Muller and friend John Bamber set out to expand the company to start publishing more work. This saw the launch of the critically acclaimed and award -winning anthology, Mam Tor: Event Horizon. Event Horizon features art by Glenn Fabry, Brian Holguin, Ashley Wood, Simon Bisley, Alan Grant, Steve Niles, Emma Simcock-Tooth, Ali Powers, Kev Crossley, Lee Carter and Dave Kendall.
On 9 April 2011 Sharp was one of 62 comics creators who appeared at the IGN stage at the Kapow! convention in London to set two Guinness World Records, the Fastest Production of a Comic Book, and Most Contributors to a Comic Book. With Guinness officials on hand to monitor their progress, writer Mark Millar began work at 9am scripting a 20-page black and white Superior comic book, with Sharp and the other artists appearing on stage throughout the day to work on the pencils, inks, and lettering, including Dave Gibbons, Frank Quitely, John Romita Jr., Jock, Doug Braithwaite, Ian Churchill, Duncan Fegredo, Simon Furman, David Lafuente, John McCrea, Sean Phillips and Liam Sharp, who all drew a panel each, with regular Superior artist Leinil Yu creating the book's front cover. The book was completed in 11 hours, 19 minutes, and 38 seconds, and was published through Icon on 23 November 2011, with all royalties being donated to Yorkhill Children's Foundation.
October 2011, Liam Sharp co-founded Madefire with Ben Wolstenholme and Eugene Walden, in Berkeley, CA, and is the company's CCO. Madefire has been hailed as a revolutionary new digital reading experience, and is backed by True Ventures and associated with deviantART.
Recently Liam Sharp illustrated the Criticly Acclaimed WONDER WOMAN series with Greg Rucka. He is now working on a "Secret" project for DC, a new 6 issue mini-series... Hopefully we can learn more about this by showtime.
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ACTRESS... E.T. The EXTRATERRESTRIAL, FRIGHTENERS, GRIMM, CUJO And LOTS More
DEE WALLACE
Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Dee Wallace has worked as an author, teacher, dancer and actress in film, television, and stage for over 40 years. Her career began in New York where she studied with famous acting legend Uta Hagen before moving to Los Angeles where she found her mentor, Charles Conrad. With over 150 credits to her name, Ms. Wallace is a true tour de force in the industry, working with countless producers and directors and some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Wes Craven, Joe Dante, Lewis Teague, Stephen King, Blake Edwards and Rob Zombie.
Her many film credits include The Hills Have Eyes, The Howling, Cujo, Secret Admirer, The Frighteners, 10 and of course, her role as Mary in Steven Spielberg's E.T., The Extraterrestrial. Ms. Wallace has just completed three films for release in 2015: False Memory Syndrome, Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard, and Flowers in December.
Ms. Wallace has starred in over twenty movies of the week and four hit television series. Other credits include Grey's Anatomy, Switched at Birth, My Name Is Earl, The Office, Law & Order LA and Criminal Minds.
She is recurring at present on GRIMM for NBC and The Whispers for ABC. Ms. Wallace is also starring in Amazon's new series Just Add Magic to be released late 2015. !
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ACTRESS... LOST IN SPACE, BEACH BLANKET BINGO and More.
MARTA KRISTEN
Marta first appeared in a 1961 episode ("Bang! You're Dead") of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, alongside Billy Mumy, who would later co-star with Kristen in Lost in Space. Her first success in acting was the role of Lorelei in the 1965 movie Beach Blanket Bingo. She would later star in Lost in Space and make numerous guest appearances on television shows. When her daughter was born in 1969 she began making television commercials and eventually appeared in more than 40. She also made the occasional film appearance in movies such as Terminal Island (1973) and the cult science fiction film Battle Beyond the Stars (1980). In recent years she has starred in the 1998 television movie Lost in Space Forever and had a cameo role in the 1998 movie Lost in Space. She also appeared in the A&E Biography Jonathan Harris, Never Fear Smith Is Here in 2002. Kristen also provided voice work for the 2009 animated theatrical short The Bolt Who Screwed Christmas which also included voice work from her Lost in Space co-stars Harris, Mumy and Angela Cartwright.
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Artist for Sonic The Hedgehog, Simpsons...Director, Producer and lots more
SCOTT SHAW
For forty-five years, Scott Shaw! has written and drawn underground comix (FEAR AND LAUGHTER, GORY STORIES QUARTERLY), kids' comic books (CAPTAIN CARROT AND HIS AMAZING ZOO CREW!, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SIMPSONS COMICS), comic strips (BUGS BUNNY, WOODSY OWL), graphic novels (ANNOYING ORANGE), TV cartoons (JIM HENSON'S MUPPET BABIES, THE COMPLETELY MENTAL MISADVENTURES OF ED GRIMLY, CAMP CANDY), toys (McFarlane Toys' line of Hanna-Barbera and Simpsons action figure), and advertising (Pebbles Cereal commercials starring the Flintstones). Scott also is known for his presentations of “the craziest comic books ever published, ODDBALL COMICS LIVE! and his regular participation in QUICK DRAW! with Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragonés. He was also one of the kids who created what is currently known as Comic-Con International: San Diego. His most recent projects have been illustrating Dark Horse’s HOW TO CHEAT AT LIFE…BY CHEATING AT EVERYTHING! and designing, drawing and art-directing Garish Press’ MAROONED LAGOON, a children’s picture book.
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VINCE LOCKE
Vince Locke- Locke began work in 1986 illustrating & co-writing the original zombie pandemic comic book known as "Deadworld," and contributed to a large body of work on the series throughout the years. Since then, his illustrative talents in comics have included work on such titles as The Sandman, Judge Dredd Magazine, Sandman Mystery Theater, Sandman Presents: Love Street, Spider-man, The Unwritten, Legends of the DC Universe (The Spectre story arc), Baker Street, The Books of Faerie, American Freak, Witchcraft Le Terreur, 2000AD, Saint Germaine and A History of Violence. A History of Violence was later made into a major motion picture film directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris and William Hurt. Locke has also gained notoriety by creating ultra-violent watercolor paintings & illustrations used as album covers, t-shirts and comic books for the death metal band Cannibal Corpse for the last 20+ years. He has provided many illustrations for dark-fantasy author Caitlin R. Kiernan's writings such as A is For Alien, Frog Toes and Tentacles, and Tales From The Woeful Platypus. Locke is well known among the role playing game community for providing artwork for over 70 books by Wizards of the Coast and White Wolf, most notably "Vampire The Masquerade." More recently, Locke released two graphic novel collections of his works "Deadworld Classic" and currently released his fully painted graphic novel "Junction True" a cyper-punk tale from Top Shelf/IDW. Recently, Vince has been providing artwork for Adult Swim's shows "Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell" and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force". Vince Locke currently resides in Michigan and rarely makes West Coast appearances. www.vincelocke.com
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ROGER JACKSON
Roger is a theatre-trained actor specializing in characters, vocal sound effects, dialects, and impressions and is best known for his work as Ghostface in Wes Craven's SCREAM films, Mojo Jojo in THE POWERPUFF GIRLS, and the original Mr. Mucus for MUCINEX.
He was Groucho Marx and Mel Gibson for MTV's CELEBRITY DEATH MATCH; Junner in CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: DARK FURY; the Translator Device in Tim Burton's MARS ATTACKS; the Cheshire Cat & the Mad Hatter in AMERICAN McGEE'S ALICE; Hol Horse in JO-JO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE; the Mouth of Sauron, Saruman, and the Goblin King in LORD OF THE RINGS and HOBBIT games; the Narrator and CornHead in THE ADVENTURES OF MR. INCREDIBLE; Padok Wiks, Urdnot Wreav, Harkin, and Engineer Adams in MASS EFFECT.
He has voice-doubled for Liam Neeson, John Goodman, Christopher Lee, Max von Sydow, James Woods, and Alan Rickman.
He has appeared on ROBOT CHICKEN, THE REGULAR SHOW, THE LEGEND OF KORRA, in TITAN A.E., VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT, CURSED, MY SOUL TO TAKE, HOME ON THE RANGE, ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, and KHUMBA.
He has worked on several successful videogame franchises, including STAR TREK, STAR WARS, MASS EFFECT, FINAL FANTASY, THE WALKING DEAD, THE SIMS, SAM & MAX, TALES OF MONKEY ISLAND, ASSASSINS CREED, and appeared in games such as DISHONORED 1 and 2, SKYRIM: ELDER SCROLLS V, BACK TO THE FUTURE, VALKYRIA CHRONICLES, BALDUR'S GATE, BYZANTINE, TALES FROM THE BORDERLANDS, THE WOLF AMONG US, BLOOD WILL TELL: TEZUKA OSAMU'S DORORO, FALLOUT 4, AMONG THE SLEEP, and many more than the 170 game titles listed on his IMDB page.
He was all of the characters, human and inhuman, in American McGee's GRIMM.
As a former commercial artist Roger has designed t-shirts and paraphernalia for the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Public Enemy, Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, and PeeWee Herman.
He can be heard on the new POWERPUFF GIRLS, MINECRAFT: STORY MODE, and as Mr. Sprinkles the kitty on Amazon's LITTLE BIG AWESOME.
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RAMON VILLALOBOS
Ramon Villalobos is a comic artist currently working in Stockton, California. Hes worked on E is For Extinction, Nighthawk, America Chavez, Original Sins, What If: Age of Ultron, and Archer and Armstrong.
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TONE RODRIGUEZ
Cancelled Due To Family Matters
Tone Rodriguez is one of the worlds leading authorities on Pop Culture bad movies and he taken that love and turned it into a career of making Amazing Comics... He is one the the current artists for Bongo Comics "Futurama" Comics. He has also worked on Kiss, Escape from New York's' "Snake Pliskkin" along with acting in a staring rolls in the hit HBO series "Dexter"and in the hit Crime Drama "NUMB3RS".
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JON SCHNEPP
Sunday Only
Jon Schnepp- Director, Writer, Producer and Artist famously known for his documentary "The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?", and also famously known for designing and creating the band characters of Dethklok as well as directing/co-producing on all seasons of the megahit Adult Swim animated series "Metalocalypse". "The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?", is a documentary about the proposed 1998 "Superman Lives" feature film that would have been the most original and strangest Superman ever.
Jon has made original programming for Cartoon Network, FX, MTV, Nickelodeon, SpikeTV, and Comedy Central. He graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA, winning 3rd place ranking of all BFA/MFA's in awarded fellowships. He was also the Student Union President. Schnepp started his career as Art Director /Animation Director / Editor for MTV's live action interactive movie "Club Dead", and then immediately moved into editing many episodes of "Space Ghost: Coast to Coast" back before Adult Swim was Adult Swim. He then went on to direct the Pilot and multiple segments for "The Upright Citizens Brigade" on Comedy Central.
Jon then moved to Hollywood, California, to pursue further adventures in media. After working on many different projects in CA., Jon designed and created the band characters of Dethklok for Tommy Blacha and Brendon Small, and they sold the series to Adult Swim a few months afterwards. Schnepp went on to direct 34 epsiodes and co-produce on all four seasons of the megahit Adult Swim animated series "Metalocalypse". Jon also directed over 15 animated music videos for the Dethklok live concert tour. Schnepp co-plotted and did covers for the new Dark Horse Comic Book Series based on "Metalocalypse".
Jon has also co-directed season 4.1 of "The Venture Bros.:", directed the "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" 3D Origin, co-directed two episodes of Marvel's "The Black Panther", and wrote the three episodes produced for the "Underworld" animated series. He is one of the 26 Directors from all across the globe picked for the feature film horror anthology called "The ABCs of Death". His segment "W is for WTF" is a high octane blend of Horror and Comedy, mixed into a multi-media meltdown.
Schnepp produced and ran a very successful Kickstarter Campaign, raising over $188,000 to make the animated pilot episode for Zenescope's "Grimm Fairy Tales", of which he executive produced, wrote and directed. Jon currently has written comics for the band "Slayer" for their self titled comic book. He regularly makes appearances on Collider Movie Talk and Collider Nightmares, and hosts Collider Heroes each week.
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HOLLY PAYNE
Sunday Only
Holly Payne is a writer, actor, director and producer from San Francisco. She got her start in entertainment at 15 years old doing improv with Bay Area Theatresports in SF. By age 17, she was performing stand up, and has toured internationally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Her first acting job was as the iconic metallic lips of MTV's Liquid Television in the early 90's. She later attended Emerson College in Boston where she majored in Film & TV production. Since moving to LA, Holly has worked on 'Space Ghost Coast to Coast', 'Nerd Hunter 3004' with Bob Odenkirk, 'The ABC's of Death', and most recently produced the highly acclaimed documentary, "The Death of "Superman Lives", What Happened?' with her partner, Jon Schnepp. Payne and Schnepp are currently in post production on a brand new docu-series about unmade Hollywood films.
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VINCENT VAN DAHL
The Creature Features Gang
Vincent Van Dahl is the host of "Creature Features," the third incarnation of the popular San Francisco Bay Area TV horror movie program previously hosted by Bob Wilkins and John Stanley. Joined by his valet Livingston and his housemate Tangella from the show's haunted mansion, Vincent and his myriad of interesting guests bring a little fun to the otherwise macabre world of horror films.
Website: www.creaturefeatures.tv
FB: www.facebook.com/creaturefeatures3
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NICK THE HAT
Nick Gucker
Sunday Only
Nick Gucker, aka Nick The Hat, occupies his nights perched at his art table conjuring up nightmare visions and freakish delights out of ink, charcoal, watercolor and acrylic media.
His art has appeared on the covers and the innards of numerous Lovecraftian, horror and weird fiction publications both print and online. His illustrations embellish publications from William Morrow (Harper Collins), Word Horde, Dim Shores, Spectral, Deadite, Swallowdown, Eraserhead, Perilous, Splatterpunk, Blysster, Uncle Mike’s Woldwide, Ulthar, Eryx, Martian Migraine, Dunhams Manor, Dynatox, Lovecraft eZine and Sinister Grin Press.
In 2012 and 2016, Nick won the Pickman's Apprentice Iron Artist challenge at the Portland HP Lovecraft Film Festival and had the honor of creating artwork used for the 2013 & 2017 HP Lovecraft Film Festival posters and merchandise. He was also runner up on the Thredless Heavy Metal Magazine cover contest coming in close with votes which landed him several shirt designs with Thredless. His art is also featured in the upcoming Printed In Blood's production of "The Thing: Artbook". A collection of pinups by today's modern horror/sci-fi artists inspired by John Carpenter's masterpiece film.
Nick has exhibited his works in a variety of group gallery shows, from Alaska to Rhode Island to the Pacific Northwest. In 2014, Nick had his first solo show at Spectrum House in Georgtown, WA called "A Compendium of Curious Creeps", which ran for two months. In 2017 Nick is co-exhibiting with two female artists in a group show called "Bad Anatomy" at the Saloon Gallery in Seattle, WA for the month of May.
Nick's artwork has appeared in two music videos produced by Phil Mucci and Diabolik Films.
In addition, Nick's unique; one-of-a-kind custom commission pieces grace the walls, clothing and limbs of various and sundry patrons of the arts from near and far.
www.nickthehat.com
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DARYL FRAZETTI
Daryl G. Frazetti has a background in both biology and anthropology. Over the last several years he has been researching and publishing on the cultural imagery and themes of science fiction, fantasy, comics, and fandom cultures. Additionally, he has worked on the science of superheroes, science fiction and comics as contemporary myth, and the role science fiction and comics play in education. Frazetti is a public speaker for schools, non profit events, and science fiction and comic conventions. He currently teaches at Western Nevada College, Carson City, NV and his book: Anthropology of Star Trek is now available at amazon.com
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J.K. NORRY
J.K. Norry is the author of The Ringer series, the Zombie Zero books, the Walking Between Worlds trilogy and Stumbling Backasswards Into the Light (as Jay Norry). He currently resides in Northern California with two of his favorite angels. Learn more about J.K. Norry at JayNorry.com
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RENE AVERETT
Rene Averett, Writing as Lillian I Wolfe and Riona Kelly.
Founder and principal contributor of Pynhavyn Press, Rene Averett proves that it's never too late to start on a new career path as she began publishing novels after a lifetime of writing. She writes paranormal, urban fantasy, and sci-fi under the pen name of Lillian I Wolfe and suspense romance under Riona Kelly, while her own name is reserved for low carb cookbooks and children's books.
Rene has lived in Reno, Nevada since 1977, making her almost a native. She is a member of the Fiction Writers Group, the High Sierra Writers, and SCBWI. A long time Highlander the Series fan, she is also president of the fan club for Peter Wingfield, who played the 5,000-year-old Immortal Methos on the series.
Spoiled by the view of the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Virginia City Foothills from her house in South Reno, she shares with her long time companion, a stubborn dog, and two spoiled cats. In addition to cooking, she attempts a bit of gardening, plays the guitar, and loves to read.
You can find her books at the Pynhavyn Press Booth along with some great books from other Pynhavyn and Reno writers.
Connect with her via her website at:
www.pynhavyn.com/writers/
Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pynhavyn/
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SEAN WILLIAM HAMMOND
Sean William Hammond is the author of The Final Book: Gods and The Mixtape Manifesto: A Pop Culture Confessional. He is also a freelance writer contributing to music zines, adventure and lifestyle magazines, and new media technical websites across the world.
SW's writing style, particularly within his commentary, is often compared to Chuck Klosterman with countless references to pop culture, especially music. Hammond's honest approach creates an easy camaraderie with the reader, then tests the boundaries with sensitive subject matter. Philosophy, ethics, and virtue square off against hedonism-with Hammond in the middle, struggling to keep his head above water.
SW's fictional writing makes a conscious effort to blend perception, rumor, and fact leaving the reader to question reality. His stories are often rooted in truth-taking place in historical settings or by playing on modern headlines—making use of common and relatable themes to drive home critical points about the human condition. Though grand and epic; the backbone of his novels hinge on basic principles of morality, or lack thereof.
SYNOPSIS - The Final Book: Gods
Multi-cultural, multi-historical, and spanning man's faith across time, The Final Book is a controversial and blasphemous last chapter of humanity.
In the beginning there was love. The Goddess of Life in an elated romance with a beloved mortal. Her sister killed him. Their combined actions ripping a hole in destiny and plaguing mankind with an age of unprecedented corruption, vicious holy wars, and religious absolution.
Though long forgotten by the mortals they serve, Zeus and his Pantheon continue to foster and protect mankind which is tearing itself apart-but even God isn't infallible. After failed diplomacy, the King of the Gods is left with no choice but to take the persona of a modern man—the famed genetic scientist Dr. Hork. In an effort to preserve the future by reshaping the past, Dr. Hork uses Project Genesis-the transfer of consciousness-to send subjects back in time. However, not without devastating failures. Subjects of the experiment wreak havoc upon humanity until a familiar character is reborn to correct the course.
Reincarnated and ready to fulfill his true destiny, Joshua Bach is the catalyst the Gods have been waiting for-and Dr. Hork's final beacon of salvation. Ferociously idealistic, the free-spirited young man struggles to come-of-age in a time and society ruled by money and corruption. Under the wing of the Gods, Josh rediscovers his purpose, along with a love that can only be considered timeless.
Set in three periods-modern day, the 1960s, and ancient Mesopotamia-this epic blends human history, ruthless mythology, science fiction, and the supernatural to tell a love story of the future.
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MARGARET McGAFFEY FISK
Margaret McGaffey Fisk is a storyteller whose tales often cross genres and worlds to bring the events and characters to life. She writes science fiction, steampunk, romance, and fantasy, but will go wherever the story takes her.
In a different time, you'd find her before a bonfire, or with a mug of ale and a lute spinning tales for all who are in earshot. Now, though, you can read her explorations of loyalty, love, and cultural conflict wherever you might be. Drop by her website to learn more: http://margaretmcgaffeyfisk.com/
Margaret will be available to sign books at the Pynhavyn Press booth.
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CEDBILL
Cedbill is a Reno-based writer who dabbles in screenwriting, comic scripting, playwriting, and poetry. He enjoys long walks on the beach and pretending he lives by a beach upon which he can take long walks. He is also a fond lover of Hanna-Barbera cartoons and big-band swing music. Ced is the writer-creator of an ongoing action-comedy series entitled Phantom Squad.
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ESTEBAN MENDOZA
Esteban Mendoza is a young artist basted in the California Central Valley. He has been mostly self-taught, but studied a little at San Juaquin Delta College. He is inspired my many great artists.
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CASSIDY MORGAN
Cassidy attended the Academy of Art University in 2010 where he studied Animation and Sequential Art. He pursued animation as a career until he realized the limited market for traditional animators in America. Still eager to draw stories, he decided comics was the way to go.
Still an up-and-comer to the comic scene, he's only worked on a handful of independent projects. But one day he hopes to create comics full time.
He's currently working with on various projects with Scattered Comics, and his own independant webcomic, "Southern Belle." He has worked with Ogopogo Press on a public domain superhero called "Barry Kuda."
Consider Following him on his various social media @MrCassidyART
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CHRIS WARE
Panelist
Chris Ware is an authority on attractions in the Disney theme parks that were never built or have become extinct. He is the author of Disney Unbuilt: A Pocket Guide to the Imagineering Graveyard and Extinct Attractions at Disney Parks. He has been a professional writer for over a decade. During part of that time, he worked as a journalist for his local paper. In addition to his writing career, he has built a successful business buying and selling Disneyana collectibles.
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PANELS & EVENTS SCHEDULE - FRIDAY NIGHT
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM *PANEL ROOM 1-
PANELS & EVENTS SCHEDULE - SATURDAY
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
BOTH Exhibitor Rooms OPEN!
11:00 - 12:00 *PANEL ROOM 1-
Social Themes and Science in THE HULK
Explore the connection between science and society, how both drive the evolution of the other, and how such evolution impacts us on a cultural level. Discussion of how technology and man relate and the ethical gray areas of technology as it pertains to society and man. Explore the science and scientists behind the Hulk and their relationship to cultural evolution via technological determinism, and to science as an institute of power in society that can create technologies dangerous to man. The Hulk allows us to examine mans relationship with technology, ethical dilemmas presented by technology, and how technology drives culture change. Also discussed will be the science behind the Hulk, the dual nature of humans, and the epigenetics behind the David Banner transformation. Totally a participatory discussion! One that explores the science and social science realm of technology and man.
12:00 - 1:00 *PANEL ROOM-1-
The Curse of Immortality
If you see immortality through Hollywood camera, it seems to be a bad deal. Often, the immortal character is trying to regain mortality. In one of the Highlander movies, the prize they all tried so hard to winosing heads along the way until only one was left as mortality. In Forever Knight, Nick wanted to become human again instead of being a vampire. In the Vampire Diaries, a great deal was made about the mortality potion that turned a vampire back into a human. In fact, many suggest that being human is superior to being an immortal. Is it?
This panel will discuss the pros and cons of immortality using examples from Highlander the Series, The Vampire Diaries, Angel, Forever Knight, and other sources.
1:00 - 2:00 *PANEL ROOM 1-
Disney Unbuilt & Extinct Attractions
Chris Ware, author of "Disney Unbuilt: A Pocket Guide To The Disney Imagineering Graveyard" and a new book "Extinct Attractions" coming out this month. Chris Ware will be talking about his 2 Disney novels and his other upcoming projects "Duck Tales & Uncle Scrooge" (and the comics). With a great Q/A afterward.
2:00 - 3:00 *PANEL ROOM 1-
Spotlight on Guest... DEE WALLACE
Meet the star of ET, Frighteners, The Howling, Cujo and many many more (Including a recurring role on "Grimm").
Join Dee as she talkes about her Amazing Career as an Actress and what is on the horizon for her. Then she will have a great Q/A for the fans.
3:00 - 4:00 *PANEL ROOM 1-
Wonder Woman and Female Fandom
From the impact of female superheroes to fandom merchandise for the female fans, to lunch box and United Nations controversies, this interactive discussion explores the importance of strong female characters in comics and a need for greater merchandising for female fans. It also encourages discussion on controversial topics surrounding superhero role models in mainstream culture and what needs to be done to better educate this realm, particularly as it relates to the education in the sciences, and the overall roles of women in mainstream culture. Explore the true significance of Wonder Woman and how she has been a part of comic and cultural evolution throughout time.
4:00 - 5:00 *PANEL ROOMS 1-
3rd ANNUAL ADULT COSTUME CONTEST!
KID'S Costume Contest on Sunday...Don't Miss It!
Thats Right Fans.. Come dressed up as your favorite Comic Book, Fantasy, Game, Cartoon or Fiction Hero or Villian!
As always we encourage Cosplay and Costumes... but this year we are going to Have Prizes for the best ones. All Costumes will be Judged by Our Celebrity and Artist Guests.
We will have Prizes for Multiple Catagories
Prizes Include...
Adult: Best Costume 1st Place $ 25.00
2nd Place $ 15.00
3rd & 4th Place $ 10.00 ea
Adult: Fan Favorite 1st Place $ 20.00
*SRCC COSTUME CONTEST RULES:
NO: Nudity or Heckling
Costumes can be either homemade or store bought
Extra points for creativity
Props can be used, Be respectful of others
You can register on the day of show. Sign up at the Registration tables.
Must be a paid attendee of the convention.
Kid's category is for ages 15 and under. Kid's Contest on SUNDAY, 4pm.
Adult's category is for ages 16 and up. Adult Contest on SATURDAY, 4pm.
Couples costumes or group costumes will be counted as one entry.
5:00 - 5:30 *PANEL ROOM 1-
PICTURE TIME
At (about) 4:00 pm, (After the Costume Contest) Come take pictures with the Fans, and EVERYONE IN COSTUME is invited to take a group "photo shoot" to be used on the SRCC website and Facebook for all to see. Afterwards get great tips on the Proper Way to Be A Cosplay Photographer.
6:00 - 8:00 *PANEL ROOM 1-
Movie Screening... "SCREAM" & PIZZA!
Kick Back and Watch the Classic movie "SCREAM" staring Courteney Cox, Neve Campbell and Skeet Ulrich. With an Introduction by SRCC Special Guest... ROGER JACKSON (The Voice on the Phone).
We will be picking up a dozen Pizza's for the screening, so you can have a Slice, relax and watch a fun movie...
PANELS & EVENTS SCHEDULE - SUNDAY
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
BOTH Exhibitor Rooms OPEN!
11:00 - 12:00 *PANEL ROOM 1-
Geek to Geek
Always fun and never dull ! It is truly an anything can happen discussion ! Come talk about issues that interest you in comics, fantasy, gaming, science fiction, cosplay, and fandom ! What is the status of the female fan? Why cosplay? What do you think about the new Star Trek or Star Wars? The new Justice League, do you use fandom in your daily life? Is your career driven by your fan interests? Do you use it in a community or educational setting? etc. etc. etc.
This is a moderated discussion, but highly participatory and audience driven !
12:00 - 1:00 *PANEL ROOM-1-
Spotlight on ROGER JACKSON
Meet Sands/Reno Comic Con Special Guest Roger Jackson from the hit movie series "Scream" and Mojo Jojo from Powerpuff Girls and so much more. There will be a special Q/A following the panel.
1:00 - 2:00 *PANEL ROOM 1-
LIAM SHARP.. A Career in Comics and Wonder Woman
Meet Liam Sharp the artist of the Amazing 2 year run on on Wonder Woman written by Greg Rucka. He will be talking about his start in England and Marvel UK, his rise as one of todays leading Comic Creators and whats next in the world of DC.
2:00 - 3:00 *PANEL ROOM 1-
Spotlight on MARTA KRISTEN
Meet the original Judy Robinson from the hit TV series "Lost In Space" and find out about her Career as an actress. Then a great Q/A with Marta will follow.
3:00 - 4:00 *PANEL ROOM-1-
Prop Making for Beginners
We will be discussing the different mediums,materials and techniques used in the process of constructing props. Towards the end of the panel we will do an open Q&A to answer and give our experienced advice to any lingering questions the audience may have.
We will discuss:
-the pros and cons to the uses of materials such as metal,wood,foam and plastic
-various beginner techniques to construction, small and fine detailing, and painting of props made out of each of the materials listed
-a short introduction to mold making and resin casting
And finally a Q&A to answer any questions the audience may have.
4:00 - 5:00 *PANEL ROOM-1-
2nd ANNUAL KIDS COSTUME CONTEST
Kid's: (15 & Under) 1st Place $ 15.00
2nd & 3rd Place $ 10.00 ea
Kid's: Fan Favorite 1st Place $ 10.00
*SRCC COSTUME CONTEST RULES:
NO: Nudity or Heckling
Costumes can be either homemade or store bought
Extra points for creativity
Props can be used, Be respectful of others
You can register on the day of show. Sign up at the Registration tables.
Must be a paid attendee of the convention.
Kid's category is for ages 15 and under. Kid's Contest on SUNDAY, 4pm.
Adult's category is for ages 16 and up. Adult Contest on SATURDAY, 4pm.
Couples costumes or group costumes will be counted as one entry.
GAMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS
"We'll have hundreds of games available in the library, featuring today's hottest titles as well as plenty of out of print rarities!"
Convention games. Giant Onitama Giant Pitchcar course set up. Giant takenoko. Fancy pac man thing. Giant tumbling dice.
Scheduled learn to plays:
Sign up sheets for people to arrange games
Tournament play:
Smash Up
Legendary Vs Mystic Vale
Play to win:
Veggie Garden
Castles of Caladale
Smash Up
Jump Drive
Mystic Vale
King of Tokyo
Onitama
Garbage Day
Munchkin
Carcass inner
Sushi Go
Ticket to Ride
Unearth
Beta Bots
Rules:
1. Check out a copy of a Play-to-Win Game, when available, from the Game Library.
2. Find a space and play the game.
3. Return to the Game Library with a list of the first and last names of those who participated/played in the Play-to-Win game. Game Library staff will track participant/player entries. Note: Only one entry per person per Play-to-Win game during the convention.
4. Check in copy of the game.
Winning:
The Play-to-Win game drawings will take place and winners' names will be posted at the Game Library on Sunday at 2:00 PM. Players must be present at the convention to win. If a winner’s name is posted and they fail to pick up their game by 2:15 PM, then a new winner will be selected for that game and posted.
SANDS/RENO COMIC CON GAMING SPONSORED BY RENO'S OWN "COMIC KINGDOM".
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FAN GROUPS
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LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
The First 500 PAID attendees will receive this Print done by our SRCC guest, SCOTT SHAW!. This is the Print "in Progress".
 
And MORE to Come!
So keep checking this website for more details
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