It is that point of yr once more: Our annual pilgrimage to midtown Manhattan for one of many greatest occasions within the sci-fi fan’s calendar.
Final yr’s occasion was a tentative step in the direction of restoring normality after the COVID pandemic, and this yr’s New York Comedian Con, fortunately, is again to being one hundred pc in-person. That mentioned, the organizers have made the choice to require accepted face coverings for all members always whereas indoors at NYCC. Verification of vaccination or proof of unfavorable take a look at usually are not required for admission to the Javits Heart or NYCC 2022. There’ll in all probability be plastic guards in place on the picture cubicles too, so be ready. You possibly can learn extra concerning the well being and security policies here (opens in new tab).
To make sure you do not miss a factor, we have scanned the schedule (opens in new tab), analyzed the sensor readings and pulled out the can’t-miss panels that you must make your prime precedence. A restricted variety of panels are streaming on Popverse dwell all through the present. VODs are solely obtainable for digital ticket holders and Popverse Fan and Superfan Members.
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Thursday, Oct. 6
Live Action Anime Cringefest
(opens in new tab)The group often known as Nerds Know takes a have a look at a few of the greatest and worst anime/videogame to film variations that the West has to supply, questioning if Hollywood has run out of concepts but once more.
Time: 11:15 a.m. EDT
Place: Pop Asia Stage, Javits Heart
Heavy Metal State of the Union
(opens in new tab)Heavy Metallic journal has lengthy been the premiere house for science fiction, fantasy and horror for 45 years. From the world’s best illustrated journal, to comics to the legendary animated movie. This panel talks about what lies in retailer subsequent.
Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT
Place: Room 408, Javits Heart
HBO Max’s Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman’s Butler
(opens in new tab)This DC origin collection follows Alfred Pennyworth, a former British soldier, who kinds a safety firm in Nineteen Sixties London and goes to work with younger billionaire Thomas Wayne and his spouse Martha. Season three premieres on Oct. 6 — as we speak! So be a part of stars Jack Bannon and Ben Aldridge together with government producers Bruno Heller and John Stephens for a screening of the premiere, along with a dialogue of the brand new season, unique sneak peeks and extra.
Time: 3:15 p.m. EDT
Place: Room 401, Javits Heart
Friday, Oct. 7
Prime Video Presents: Good Omens
(opens in new tab)In 2019, Aziraphale and Crowley helped save the world from the apocalypse. Subsequent yr, they will return to unravel a thriller that takes in all of Heaven and Hell. It is time for an overdue celebration of all issues Good Omens, and a few of the creators and solid return to New York Comedian Con for a really particular fan Q&A.
Time: 11 a.m. EDT
Place: Empire Stage, Javits Heart
Thundercats Reunion
(opens in new tab)Whereas not strictly sci-fi, this can be a must-see for anybody born within the early to mid ’70s. “Thundercats” solid members Larry Kenney (voice of Lion-O) and Lynne Lipton (voice of Cheetara) reunite to take us on a behind the scenes journey on the making of the unique 1985 animated collection.
Time: 1:45 p.m. EDT
Place: Room 406.3, Javits Heart
World Premiere – Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (opens in new tab)
Witness the disclosing of the first-ever all-CG animated, feature-length movie when Warner Bros. presents the world premiere of Batman and Superman: Battle of the Tremendous Sons. Following the screening, filmmakers and key solid members will maintain a panel dialogue, together with viewers Q&A.
Time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
Place: Primary Stage, Javits Heart
The Wheel of Time & The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Be a part of members of the solid for an in-depth panel dialogue concerning the first seven episodes of this groundbreaking collection. Make sure to anticipate some enjoyable behind-the-scenes tales, hints concerning the long-awaited season finale, and some surprises alongside the best way. Time: 4:15 p.m. EDT Place: Empire Stage, Javits Heart
• EDITOR’S PICK – Best of 2000 AD: Bringing Britain’s Finest Stateside (opens in new tab)
This one is a bit late within the day, which is a disgrace, however then look on the brilliant facet: Afterwards you possibly can go and discover a swanky bar in midtown and discuss all issues 2000 AD. With the launch of “Better of 2000 AD,” the model new graphic novel collection bringing one of the best of the legendary British comedian to new audiences, our panel discusses how you can distil 45 years of ground-breaking and industry-changing comics into one title and what the collection can reveal about how you can make nice comics.
Time: 7:45 p.m. EDT
Place: Room 406.3, Javits Heart
The Science of Science Fiction
(opens in new tab)Astrophysicist Dr. Charles Liu will likely be joined by geneticist Dr. Daniel Ginsburg and neuroscientist Dr. Heather Berlin as they break down the highest sci-fi films and exhibits from the final yr.
Time: 8 p.m. EDT
Place: Room 1C03, Javits Heart
A World of Demons: The Villains of Doctor Who
(opens in new tab)To advertise a brand new an anthology of essays by a various array of writers deep-diving into the Physician’s most vexatious villains this panel. That includes contributors to the brand new e-book, the panel will countdown the ten most compelling villains the Physician has confronted. Show your Whovian nerddom by contributing some little-known alien adversaries from the times of Patrick Troughton, Tom Baker and Peter Davison.
Time: 8:15 p.m. EDT
Place: Room 1B03, Javits Heart
Saturday, Oct. 8
Star Trek: Where No Comic Book Has Gone Before
(opens in new tab)This October, writer IDW will debut a brand-new “Star Trek” ongoing collection, pulling one of the best parts from throughout all iterations of Trek lore to create one thing wholly distinctive and surprising. Be a part of writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly to debate this cornerstone of a brand new “Star Trek” continuity, that includes an Enterprise helmed by Benjamin Sisko.
Time: 10:45 a.m. EDT
Place: Room 406.3, Javits Heart
• EDITOR’S PICK – Prime Video Presents: The Peripheral (opens in new tab)
Most likely one of many greatest occasions on this yr’s NYCC line up has collection stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Jack Reynor and Gary Carr, in addition to government producers Lisa Pleasure and Jonathan Nolan, showrunner Scott B. Smith and director Vincenzo Natali, giving followers a primary have a look at the sci-fi thriller primarily based on William Gibson’s best-selling novel of the identical identify.
Time: 11 a.m. EDT
Place: Primary Stage, Javits Heart
DC’s Superman Panel
(opens in new tab)This November marks the thirtieth Anniversary of “The Loss of life of Superman,” at a second when DC’s Superman story is extra dynamic than ever. Writers Dan Jurgens, Joshua Williamson, Mark Russell and Phillip Kennedy Johnson share what’s developing for the long-lasting Tremendous Hero in 2023.
Time: 1:45 p.m. EDT
Place: Room 406.1, Javits Heart
Star Wars: The High Republic Returns (opens in new tab)
Be a part of the authors for “Star Wars: The Excessive Republic” as they talk about their epic new tales spanning books, comics, audio and past.
Time: 3:15 p.m. EDT
Place: Room 406.3, Javits Heart
• EDITOR’S PICK – Star Trek Universe (opens in new tab)
An plain spotlight of each New York Comedian Con, this yr the main focus is on “Star Trek: Picard” and “Star Trek: Prodigy” and the whole solid of each will likely be on stage, along with Alex Kurtzman and Terry Matalas. Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz will likely be there too and let’s not neglect that Anson Mount and Melissa Navia are in the home — so to talk — so it is fully attainable there will likely be a number of “shock” appearances.
Time: 4 p.m. EDT
Place: Empire Stage, Javits Heart
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Back to the Future Reunion (opens in new tab)
The celebrities of the mega-popular “Again to the Future” franchise are hitting the stage at New York Comedian Con for a once-in-a-lifetime panel. And that is no joke: Each Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox will likely be in attendance.
Time: 6:30 p.m. EDT
Place: Primary Stage, Javits Heart
Sunday, Oct. 9
Star Wars: Stories from a Galaxy Far Far Away…
(opens in new tab)Be a part of Lucasfilm Publishing’s all-star authors as they talk about tales from all through the whole “Star Wars” saga, together with all-new reveals bulletins and sneak peeks.
Time: 10:30 a.m. EDT
Place: Room 406.2, Javits Heart
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The Thing vs. ET: 40 Years of Aliens We Love and Fear
(opens in new tab)From a cute candy-loving extraterrestrial that outlined a wave of Spielberg movies to the camouflaged Carpenter creation that stoked paranoia, each movies opened inside two weeks of each other and every had an otherworldly influence on popular culture. However which reigns supreme?
Time: 10:45 a.m. EDT
Place: Room 406.3, Javits Heart
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Oscar Isaac Spotlight (opens in new tab)
From his breakout look in “Ex Machina” to “Annihilation” to “Star Wars” to “Dune” to the forthcoming “Metallic Gear Stable,” Oscar Isaac has been taking the space and sci-fi fandom world by storm. Come hear the legend himself speak about his time on a few of the hottest franchises and possibly even reply a fan query or two.
Time: 12:15 p.m. EDT
Place: Empire Stage, Javits Heart
HBO Max and DC’s Doom Patrol and Titans (opens in new tab)
The fan-favorite DC collection make their New York Comedian Con debut, that includes a predominant stage dialog with the solid, together with Brendan Fraser, April Bowlby, Joivan Wade, and Michelle Gomez, adopted by a dialog with “Titans” showrunner and government producer Greg Walker and collection star Brenton Thwaites, Ryan Potter, and Joshua Orpin.
Time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
Place: Primary Stage, Javits Heart
Autographs
There’s an spectacular checklist of stars signing autographs this yr, together with Anson Mount, Melissa Navia, Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Ice-T, Brendan Fraser, Vincent D’Onofrio, Oscar Isaac, Sebastian Stan, Ralph Macchio, John Leguizamo and extra!
Nevertheless, quite than a arrange such as you may see at San Diego Comedian-Con’s Autograph Corridor, a photo-op or autograph time slot should be booked and bought upfront.
Suggestions & techniques
There is a particular really feel that this yr’s New York Comedian Con is a barely scaled-down affair. No occasions are deliberate for both the massive Hulu theatre or the Hammerstein Ballroom and frantically speeding between these two is simply a part of the NYCC expertise. No Adam Savage this yr, no “Expanse” panel, no “Orville” panel and seemingly far more emphasis being positioned on autograph signings quite than large reveals.
Perhaps the manufacturing schedules of all our favourite tv has simply made this unimaginable, however absolutely “Halo” might’ve made an look, so might have “For All Mankind” or “Add” or “Fallout” and even “Archer” — if you have not seen H. Jon Benjamin certain onto a stage, then you definately simply have not lived. Or possibly it marks a shift away from the conference expertise as studios set up their very own distinctive calendar advertising days. We sincerely hope that is not the case.
Nonetheless, New York Comedian Con will nonetheless show exhausting so listed below are some suggestions that can assist you benefit from your Comedian Con expertise:
● Hand sanitizer: As of late, that is important, particularly in case you’re utilizing New York Metropolis’s public transportation.
● Sharpies, black and silver: It’s attainable that you simply may run into celebrities and {industry} icons, so be ready earlier than the possibility to get their autograph slips away.
● Further battery in your smartphone: You will be relying in your smartphone for lots — digital camera, calls, maps, social media — and it’ll get drained. You may even need to deliver two further batteries.
● The ability of Twitter: Information of a star sighting, or actually cool cosplay, travels like wildfire at Comedian Con. By protecting a detailed eye on the #NYCC Twitter hashtag, you possibly can improve your possibilities of discovering celebrities in addition to cool events and superior giveaways.
● Lastly, put on snug sneakers and convey each sunscreen and an umbrella, plus sun shades and a poster tube to securely retailer any paintings you rating.
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