Full Schedule for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Comic-Con Appearance
Lucasfilm announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens is heading to his years Comic-Con. A number of special guests are slated to take the stage for a Force Awakens panel while other planned events celebrate various Star Wars things.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens appearance at Comic-Con will take place on Friday, July 10 with the following scheduled line-up:
Special look at star Wars: The force awakens
Lucasfilm president and producer Kathleen Kennedy, director J.J. Abrams, writer Lawrence Kasdan, and special guests provide a special look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Star Wars Publishing: 10am - 11:00am
Join a dynamic, all-star, New York Times-bestselling panel of authors including Alexandra Bracken (the “Darkest Minds” series), Adam Gidwitz (“A Tale Dark and Grim” series), Tom Angleberger (“The Origami Yoda” series), and Tony Diterlizzi (“The Spiderwick Chronicles”) in conversation with Lucasfilm’s Mike Siglain about the new Star Wars retellings for a younger generation of fans. From picture books to novels, these authors present “A New Hope,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and “Return of the Jedi” in perspectives that will change the way readers understand who these beloved characters are and how they became legends for legions of fans.
Star wars publishing: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join a variety of authors as they talk about their upcoming projects from that galaxy far, far away. Moderated by Lucasfilm’s Mike Siglain, authors from Del Rey and other publishers will participate in a discussion on writing stories for the exciting new future of the Star Wars universe.
Hasbro star wars: 12pm - 1:00pm
Join members of the Hasbro and Lucasfilm teams as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings, and word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises, including a special product reveal.
Star Wars Collectibles Update with Lucasfilm’s Anita Castellar: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join eFX, Gentle Giant Studios, Kotobukiya, and Sideshow Collectibles for product development insights and exclusive previews of the latest in Star Wars collectibles. In attendance will be Anita Castellar, a self-professed Star Wars fangirl who manages licensing for hardline categories at Lucasfilm such as toys, collectibles, consumer electronics, automotives, and more.
ilm 40th annIversary: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
For 40 years, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most memorable images in the history of modern cinema. From advances in the photo chemical process, optical compositing, motion control, and models and miniatures — to the company’s pioneering efforts in computer graphics, digital compositing, film scanning and recording, morphing, digital environments, performance capture, character animation and modern digital pipelines, ILM continues to break new ground in visual effects for film, television, themed attractions, and new forms of entertainment. The presenters will discuss the company’s work from its earliest days and breakthroughs along the way.
