WonderCon Anaheim 2015

UPDATED: Wed, Apr 01, 11:51AM
10 years ago, Ross Richie started BOOM! Studios from a spare bedroom in his house. Today, BOOM! is a multiple award-winning top-ten publisher. But rather than look back at what they've achieved over the past 10 years, panelists will look ahead to the next 10 years and talk about Push Comics Forward, a movement to inspire publishers, creators, press, and fans to join the conversation on what is helping to improve the industry, and what more can be done. Join Ross Richie, president of publishing and marketing Filip Sablik, and editor-in-chief Matt Gagnon as they host creators Bryce Carlson (Hit), Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes), Trevor Crafts and Matt Daley (Lantern City), and others to talk about how BOOM! is helping to Push Comics Forward. Plus, each attendee will receive an exclusive Lantern City pin!

A spotlight on writer and WonderCon Anaheim special guest Greg Pak (Action Comics, Batman/Superman, Storm, Planet Hulk) that includes the latest on Superman, the scoop on his new Princess Who Saved Herself children's book (based on the Jonathan Coulton song), special guests, a Q&A session, and sneak peeks at all kinds of cool stuff!

Creators, cast, and crew of the hit animated series Bee and PuppyCat and Bravest Warriors offer sneak peeks of upcoming shows. Moderated by Eric Homan, VP of creative development at Frederator Studios.

Benson Shum (Big Hero 6, Frozen),Trent Correy (Big Hero 6, Frozen) Hyun Min Lee (Big Hero 6, Feast), and Eric Goldberg (Aladdin, Winnie the Pooh) walk kids and adults through some of the key principles of animation. Bring your love of art and drawing. Supplies will be provided.

UPDATED: Wed, Apr 01, 11:56AM
All-ages comics are more important now than ever before in helping to bring in new and lapsed readers, from practically every demographic. BOOM! Studios' associate editor Whitney Leopard leads a discussion on the significance of all-ages comics, from what they have achieved thus far to what lies ahead, with creators Shelli Paroline (Adventure Time), Derek Fridolfs (Batman: Li'l Gotham), Mairghread Scott (Transformers: Windblade), and Melissa Pagluica (Above the Clouds).

Bring the kids to this one! Find out what's happening this year for all your favorite all-ages titles: My Little Pony, Skylanders, Angry Birds, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cartoon Network. See sneak peek artwork, hear announcements, but most important, there are free comics for everyone under 18!

Whether you prefer to read or write children's books, come learn the inside scoop from award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors and artists Joe Cepeda (The Tortoise or the Hare), Jenni Holm (The Fourteenth Goldfish), Molly Idle (Flora and the Flamingo), Brian Won (Hurray for Hat), and Salina Yoon (Stormy Night). Moderated by Henry Herz (Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes).

Hey, Kids! It's time to get happy, have fun, and be funny! Kristian Andrew Sather (Cartoon Design Revealed) returns to WonderCon Anaheim with his popular cartooning workshop. Kristian will demonstrate the techniques used in drawing fun cartoon characters. Learn how to draw your own funny cartoon characters using basic geometric shapes and more.