On top of it being the 40th convention (though not the 40th convention under this name, as CCI explains here), there are other events and anniversaries being celebrated at Comic-Con this year. What to know what’s going on? Here’s a short list for you:
Special Day Themes
Friday, July 24 - Star Wars Day
You may not have realized it (though you probably did), but we’re fans of George Lucas’s space epic. So you must know that Star Wars day is pretty near and dear to our cybernetic internal fluid pressure regulators hearts. But this isn’t just about us and our feelings. The fans have supported the Star Wars franchise through thick and thin. Well, Friday is your day Star Wars Nation! Come early and bring your costumes. The Force will be strong at Comic-Con this year.
Star Wars Day features 8 Star Wars themed features. They are:
• 10:00-11:00 Star Wars Day: Hasbro Room 7AB
• 11:00-12:00 Star Wars Day: The Clone Wars: Building the Universe Room 7AB
• 12:00-1:00 Star Wars Day: The Clone Wars: Behind the Mic! Voice actors from the series speak. Room 7AB
• 1:00-2:00 Star Wars Day: Behind the Scenes: The Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic Room 7AB
• 2:00-3:00 Star Wars Day: Fate of the Jedi Room 7AB
• 3:00-4:00 Star Wars Day: Collectibles Update Room 7AB
• 5:15-6:15 Lucasfilm: Star Wars Spectacular - Get all the latest news from the Star Wars universe—including some of Lucasfilm’s most tightly guarded secrets—in an all-new show format! Hosted by G4’s Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira. Hall H
• 8:30-10:00 Star Wars Fan Movie Awards Ballroom 20
Saturday, July 25 - Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Day (Unofficial)
This isn’t an official day—The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund sponsors events throughout Comic-Con—but Saturday has CBLDF events, making it the most CBLDF day on the Comic-Con roster. Those events are:
• 12:00-1:00 CBLDF Master Sessions: The Heroic Figure with Dave Gibbons
• 1:00-2:00 CBLDF Master Sessions: The Art of the Panel with Jeff Smith
• 7:15-9:15 CBLDF Benefit Auction
To learn more about the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and why you should care (and you should), click here: Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
Sunday, July 26 - Kids’ Day
I don’t know when the tradition began, but it’s as ingrained now as apples in apple pie. The final day of Comic-Con is always kid-centric. While any day at Comic-Con could be considered a family-friendly day, the folks in planning make sure there’s plenty for everyone in the family to see and do on this one in particular. From panels discussing kids and YA graphic novels and recommendations to kids graphic art workshops, Sunday is the official day to bring the youngin’s along.
Anniversaries being honored
75th Anniversary of the Great Adventure Comic Strips
50th Anniversary of Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)
50th Anniversary of Rocky and Bullwinkle
25th Anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
25th Anniversary of Usagi Yojimbo
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To learn more about any of these events, check out their spotlight page on Comic-Con's Official Website.
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