Hey everyone! Here is my schedule for WonderCon! I’ll be appearing on a panel each day, so if you’re around, come say hi! I’ll also be doing a cosplay gallery for Vital Thrills, so if you’re dressed up, let me know on Twitter @jennabusch!
Science of Game of Thrones: The Facts of Ice and Fire!
As Game of Thrones heads into its final season, this fellowship of experts explore the real world origins behind tales of dragons, magic, wildfire, and more. When science shines its light upon the fantastic elements, much of it holds up amazingly well. Come see Dr. Travis Langley (Game of Thrones Psychology: The Mind Is Dark and Full of Terrors; Black Panther Psychology: Hidden Kingdoms), Tamara Robertson(MythBusters Jr.; SciJinks), Allen Pan (Sufficiently Advanced, MythBusters), Steve Huff (weapons expert), moderator Jenna Busch (Legion of Leia, Westworld Psychology: Violent Delights), and New York Timesbestselling author Jonathan Maberry (Joe Ledger series, Rot & Ruin, V-Wars). You will believe a dragon can fly!
Friday March 29, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm North 200B
Ever wondered which Star Wars tech could one day be a reality? Curious whether NASA would rather take C-3P0 or R2-D2 into space? Maybe you're still baffled by the Falcon making the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs (even if they did round down)? Expert panelists Farah Alibay (systems engineer, NASA-JPL), Kieran Dickson(editor, CometTV.com, MGM Studios), Emily Manor Chapman (mission planner, NASA-JPL), Fon Davis (Star Wars production designer), Travis Langley (editor, Star Wars Psychology), Eliot Sirota (VFX expert), and host Jenna Busch (creator, Legion of Leia) act as your Bor Gullet into the mind of Star Wars creators and break down the science behind a galaxy far, far away. Q&As and giveaways will follow.
Saturday March 30, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm Room 300B
SuperheroIRL: Join the Real-Life Justice League
As Wonder Woman says, "It is my sacred duty to defend the world." Pop Culture Hero Coalition celebrities and activists work for real-life heroism over bullying, racism, inequality, misogyny, LGBTQI+ bullying, and other forms of hate in this timely intersection of fun and social justice! Discuss how TV, comics, and film can inspire us to create a better planet-and get plugged into how you can work for justice IRL. Panelists include Dr. Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy, Dark Agents), Dr. Andrea Letamendi (Arkham Sessions, TEDx Speaker), Christine Boylan (The Punisher, Cloak & Dagger), and Jenna Busch (founder, Legion of Leia; VitalThrills.com). Moderated by Coalition founder Chase Masterson (Star Trek DS9, Doctor Who Big Finish). We love superheroes; why not be one? "Pop Culture Hero Coalition is using Comic-Con's massive influence to spread its anti-bullying message," CBS News.
Sunday March 31, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm Room 207