Programming Schedule

Panels are 45 minutes in length unless otherwise stated. Rooms will be cleared out with the exception of the Corral Please do not lineup for panels until 20 minutes prior to the start of the panel Seating capacity in the Corral is 5,000 people Seating capacity in the Boyce Theatre is 500 people Flash photography and video recording is strictly prohibited Programming is subject to change without notice

FRIDAY Programming
Time
4:00 Gates McFadden & Denise Crosby Improv Comedy Jam with The 404s and Guests

Stampede Corral

Boyce Theatre

Start off your Expo weekend with two of the dazzling women from the EnterpriseD as they recount their days on the set of TNG, what they loved about it, and what they've been doing since. Presented by SPACE

The 404s are the Calgary Expo's "House Team" of improv comedy nerds! In this improv jam, The 404s invite Calgary Expo guests and audience members to join in the fun as they create insane and completely improvised scenes based on your input. No genre, no fandom, no beloved character is safe! And remember, your participation powers the fun!

5:00 Martial Arts Demo Dave Prowse

This demonstration of Hap Ki Moo Do is very reminiscent of the grace and fluidity known to Manga and Anime fans of martial arts used in the genre. Michael Yoon is an 8th Dan Master and will be leading the demonstration of this dynamic form.

The man behind one of science fiction`s most villianous mask speaks in his own voice. Dave Prowse is the stuntman and actor who brought the iconic Darth Vader costume to life in the three original Star Wars films, but as a trainer he has helped actors like Christopher Reeve and Cary Elwes prepare for their most physical iconic roles. Presented by SPACE

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STAMPEDE CORRAL
11:00 Fringe Panel- Jasika Nicole & John Noble
Focus in on Sci-Fi's cult favorite Fringe with As trid and Walter! On screen, Astrid has had to deal with Walter's quirky science and quirkier character, but how crazy are these two when the cameras aren't rolling? Join us as we find out! Presented by SPACE

BOYCE THEATRE
Cartoon Voices - Billy West, Brian Froud, John Dimaggio, Tara Strong
Meet the artists behind the voices of your favourite cartoon, film, anime and game characters. Learn about the experiences that have shaped their careers, and the inspiration behind their most popular voices.

Palomino A&B
Iron Costumer

Palomino C
CLLDF Artist Challenge

Palomino D

Palomino E

Palomino F
Cool World of Roller Derby Personna
Meet the cool guys and gals from the Chinook City Roller Derby as they walk you through what it takes to create a hero worthy persona. From initial concept to finished product, they will teach you everything you need to know to take part in this exciting, fun, and fast paced sport.

Palomino G
Dr. Seuss Rap-Along The Collective
Join the members of the Calgary musical group The Collective as they rap along to some of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories such as The Lorax, Green Eggs and Ham, One Fish, Two Fish, and more! A sure hit for young and old alike.

Palomino H
How to Look Like Freddy Krueger (Demo Only)

Screening Room Quarterhorse

Hack Job Screening (Rated R: 18+)

Somaly Mam World War Z: Are You Foundation - Human Prepared Trafficking Awareness MaxBrooks Spotlight
Laurie Holden is part of the Global Advisory Board for the Somaly Mam Foundation, founded in 2007 by Human Trafficking survivor Somaly Mam. The Foundation works to end human trafficking, free its victims and aid survivors in rebuilding their lives. A special message by Laurie Holden will be played.

Submit your team of 3 builders and 1 model in an epic costume building challenge. Teams will have 30 minutes to build a costume from the supplies provided including "the secret ingredient". Come cheer on the participants, watch the action or sign up your own team to compete for 1st prize!

The Comic Legends Legal When the dead rise to feast Defense Fund invites you to upon the living, will you be come and find out what ready? Max Brooks, author of exactly they do, who they help, The Zombie Survival Guide and why. During this and World War Z (soon to be discourse, you will have the a major movie starring Brad opportunity to watch some of Pitt) takes us through the the Creator Guests whip up steps to ensure survival in a some fantastic artwork which zombie-infested world. will later be auctioned off at Recommended for anyone the CLLDF booth. All thinking of attending the Dead proceeds go to the legal fund. Mile!

12:00

Brent Spiner, Wil Wheaton, LeVar Burton

The Calgary Expo's TNG series continues with the droid, the kid, and the blind man who made the ship fly. As the actors behind Data, Wesley Crusher, and Geordi LaForge, these three were fast friends from the start. Be there as they stroll down memory lane and recount how their roles on TNG have affected them throughout the years. Presented by SPACE

Robert Englund Spotlight

Millions know him as Freddy Krueger, the dream stalker who slashed his way through the population of Elm Street for over two decades. Robert is here to take you through his storied career as a classicallytrained actor through his days as Freddy, to his current work in TV, theatre, voice acting and film. Presented by SPACE

Emmedia
Emmedia is a local artist-run center for the media arts. Drop by this panel to see how you can learn about media art production tools, services, technical and education support.

Digital Cartooning with Lar de Souza

Lar from Blind Ferret will go through the software he uses to create digital webcomics. From Photoshop to Manga Studio, Lar will give you tricks and tips that will aid you in the development of your own work.

Voice Acting with Tara Strong & Monica Rial

The Calgary Expo brings you two of the most experienced women in voice acting both in the booth and at the controls. Tara and Monica have more than fifty years of voice acting experience between them in the roles of actor and director of prelay (voicing original animation) and ADR (dubbing of anime, etc.) and will share their stories as well as tips on what makes a voice actor special.

With Robert Englund RATED R 18 and older! portraying Freddy Krueger, Comic horror thriller contains how many individuals have not nudity and violence at one time or another wanted LIMITED SEATING, ID to scare their friends at a required Halloween party? The Calgary based Numa International James and Mike are tired of Institute of Make-up and art films taking away the credit Design (NIIMD ) will give a that horror films deserve. So, demonstration on how to they get a script from the devil achieve exactly that! to make the best horror film ever. The script has three stories in it. The first is about Nazis that awaken a mummy's curse. The second Drama Games CCIS How to create a Secret IDs (ages 3+) tale is about an alien that Steampunk Culture Youth Drama webseries crashes a battle of the bands Calgary Art Gallery (ages 12+) The Camera Store and then starts eating the contestants, and the last story A discussion of the history and The Calgary Art Gallery Join Myriam DeRosa from the You have the plot, you have is about a man who gets development of the presents a workshop for kids Calgary Catholic Im migration the actors, you may even have possessed to kill Steampunk movement. This of all ages! Join us to explore Services for an interactive the money! But what else do televangelists. panel will cover the art, the inspiration behind some of hour of Youth Drama Games! you need to create that culture, and impact of the our most iconic heroes and Great for kids ages 12+ to amazing webseries floating Steampunk movement on villains, and then create your learn the basics of energy, around in your head? The today's society, as well as own. We will use our impulse, and techniques in Camera Store has all the how to become involved in the imaginations to create building drama skills. answers you need, so make evolving Steampunk culture. symbols, costumes and backsure to stop by and inform stories for superheroes yourself. inspired by our lives and experiences!

1:00 Adam West Spotlight

You already have the 1960s Batman TV theme in your head, dont you? Adam Wests portrayal of the Caped Crusader has influenced parody, comedy, and serious tribute to this actors enormous career. Adams talk will be sure to please the generations of Batman fans because no one can step into the blue-grey tights like this man!

Sanctuary - Amanda Tapping & Christopher Heyerdahl

FX Make-up for Big Screen Kevin Hutchinson

How To Write Believable Science Fiction Robert J. Sawyer

Horror Art Arthur Suydam, Tony Moore & Bernie Wrightson

Horror Art brings together three experts in the vibrant subgenre of making disturbing imagery look incredible. From Ambominable Snowmen to Zombies, through such media as canvas and comics, our panel explores the elements of bringing horror imagery to life.

Wrestling Spotlight Jake the Snake, Honky Tonk Man, Million Dollar Man

Process of Writing a Soundtrack The Collective

Geek Speed Dating (ages 18+)

Calgary Speed Dating would like to welcome you to the inaugural Geek Speed Dating event at the Calgary Expo. Come out to find your Expo date or the Love of Your Life! Limited seating - Get your tickets early! Please note this is for patrons 18 years of age or older, ID required.

Beyond D&D, a Wider Look at RPG's Underground Con

Join us as we dive into an involved discussion about the purpose and benefits of several role playing systems and rule sets. We help you try and find the one that is the right for you and your friends.

Collapsed Screening (Rated R: 18+)

Rating: R - Horror, psychological thriller LIMITED SEATING, ID required The Collapsed as our world ends, their nighmare begins. In the wake of the end of the world, a family of four desperately tries to survive against insurmountable odds. Their goal: escaping the city and travelling to the rural community they once called home, Dover's Bend. The constant threat of a violent death forces them to stay as far away from civilization as possible, so they take to the forest, soon to discover the danger posed by other survivors may be the least of their worries

Author of over 22 Science Sanctuary is a Canadian Sci- With over 10 years of experience in film and Fiction books as well as being Fi/Fantasy television series that follows the exploits of Dr. television, Kevin Hutchinson is a Hugo AND Nebula award Helen Magnus and her team to a widely respected and sought- winner, Robert J. Sawyer is after artist. His multione of the leading authorities provide a safe haven for sodisciplinary skillset proves him when it comes to writing not called Abnormals. Join the to be a valuable asset in all just good, but awesome Grand Empress of Science Fiction Amanda Tapping and levels of production, from SFX Science Fiction books. Take Christopher Heyerdahl to find Make-up to design and more this opportunity to discover traditional artwork. what is needed to follow in his out what it's like to preserve unique specimens in a hostile Having worked on productions footsteps. of all sizes, from major though fictional world. If you get the chance, ask them also blockbusters to children's television, Kevin has built a about their time on Stargate sizeable network and resume. Atlantis! Presented by And hes more then willing to SPACE share his experiences.

Jake the Snake vs Honky Tonk Calgary Musical Group The Man vs Million Dollar Man .... Collective will discuss how to come meet these live action write a succesful soundtrack superheroes in person as they for movies or television using take you behind the scenes of their recent soundtrack from the mysterious and exciting the local production of The world of wrestling. Dead Mile as an example.

2:00

Costume Contest starts 2:30

Adam Baldwin Spotlight

Whether its Jayne on Firefly, John Casey from Chuck, or even the Decepticon Breakdown seen in Transformers Prime, Adam is one of fandoms most famous (and often seen) faces. Delve into Adam's ever-expanding resume of your favorite shows!

Meet the cast of Clutch

Jack Kirby Legacy (Randolph Hoppe)

InnerSPACE

Writing for Comics with Phil Hester, Peter David & Ty Templeton
Have you got what it takes to be a successful comic book writer? These three experts will take you through the steps and show you exactly what needs doing.

Drawing for Kids Andy Runton

Join Eisner Award-winning artist Andy Runton, the creator of the graphic novel series Owly as he explains how to get your little ones started in the art of putting a pencil to blank paper. All budding artists are invited!

Canadian Comic Creators

Check out Canadian talent in this Canadian creators only panel! Is there a difference working up north to in the States? How did they break into the industry?

2:30 Start Time

Nominated for two Indie Jack Kirby along with Stan Lee Presented by the hosts of Intertube awards, Clutch is a created some of the longest SPACE Channel's highly acclaimed, gripping lasting and most memorable InnerSPACE , the network's femme fatale webseries. The of all the Marvel Superheroes. seminal show covering all cast includes Elitsa Bako who Randolph Hoppe presents the things fandom. Teddy, Ajay, also has a major role in the legacy that Jack Kirby has left and Cynthia will keep you upcoming David Cronenberg behind. entertained and reveal secrets movie AntiViral. Join the actors of upcoming shows and to learn the behind the scenes events on SPACE. scoop of this very successful webseries.

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STAMPEDE CORRAL
3:00 Costume Contest starts 2:30
Saturday, April 28, 2:30-4:00 PM in the Stampede Corral. Have you ever wondered what your favorite comic heroes would look like in the flesh? Find out at this high-caliber competition, where some of the most talented costumers take to the stage to strut their stuff for a chance to win cash and prizes. A fan favorite event, the Costume Contest will amaze you with thrilling skits, humorous MC s and most importantly, incredible costumes!

BOYCE THEATRE
Hayden Panetierre Spotlight

Palomino A&B
ReBoot Panel with Bob (Michael Benyaer)

Palomino C
Writers Unite: Pitching Your Creator Owned Comics with Jim Zubkav ich
Jim Zubkavich will relay funny anecdotal stories of his own creative journey as he illustrates how to write comics, set goals, create pitches, and ultimately get your own work out to the masses. Be sure to come prepared with any questions you want answered.

Palomino D
The Art of Archie Comics featuring Dan Parent
Break out the jalopy and head for the malt shop! We spotlight Dan Parent, longtime illustrator for Archie Comics, and take a look at his accomplishments in modernizing and redefining Archie and the gang in the last fifteen years, plus Dan's many other credits as a writer and illustrator.

Palomino E
Harold of Galactus (Improv)

Palomino F
Songwriting with Vanessa

Palomino G
Stage Combat with my cousin Vinny
Come and learn the basics of stage combat with professional stuntman and actor, Vincent Thomas. He will teach you how to sell a punch or take a fall, making the audience believe in the action. No prior acting or stage combat experience is necessary to participate.

Palomino H
In the Producer's chair with Matt Watterworth
What is the job description of a Producer? Matt Watterworth, Executive Producer of Full Swing Productions is here to shed some light on this often misunderstood career.

Screening Room Quarterhorse

It's in the Blood screening (Rated R: 18+)
Rating: R Horror psychological thriller, gory scenes, violence LIMITED SEATING, ID required

Known for her role as the Michael Benyaer is an actor, tough-to-kill teen Claire Bennet and cartoon and video game for four years on Heroes, voice actor. He is known for Hayden has since been active ReBoot, a CGI-animated in film and voice work, as well action-adventure television as an ambassador and series as the voice of Bob in activist for some very worthy the first two seasons. Come causes. find out what made this series so successful.

4:00

Its In the Blood is a wholly unique cinematic movement. At its core a father-son story, the film is a deconstruction of the archetypal creature feature, incorporating elements of mystical realism Undergrads 1 - Josh How to get into Children's Comics History of Animation and psychological thriller. We ADR Script Adapting A. Cagan, Pete Concept Art for publishing with So You Think You Can with Frank Cammuso, call it a Psyche-Saga. Lance Lance Henriksen Quickdraw Brian Monica Rial Williams, Andy Movies John Giang Margaret Curelas from FILK Ray Friesen & John Henriksen stars in this Batista nightmarish descent into the Rheingold Tyche Books Gallagher Hes been an android, an ADR or additional dialogue When did animation start? Reunited at the Calgary Expo Concept and Digital Artist How do you present a Filk is a musical movement Writing and illustrating comics wilderness, the very heart of darkness where more than alien, an investigator, and so recording is done in the How was it done throughout are the three creative minds John Giang, known for his manuscript to a publisher and among fans of Science Fiction for children is a challenging your guilt can eat you alive. much more in his 50+ years of studio since the quality of the ages? What exactly is behind this cult favorite show work on Transformers: Dark actually have it seen? What and Fantasy, emphasizing profession and these three acting. Join Lance as we delve sound is often inadequate animation? Brian Batista from about a clique of nerdy college of the Moon, Star Trek, Iron are the essential elements content related to the genres professionals will take you on deep into his career, from during filming on scene. the Calgary Quickdraw students. They will discuss Man 2 and Rango will discuss that a publisher specifically or its fans, and promoting a journey of what it takes to Aliens to Tarzan and Sometimes, too, changes Society is here to answer all the development of the show the intricacies involved in looks for? Come and find out broad participation. Choose create successful children's everything in between! might be made to clarify or these questions and more. and how an MTV contest creating conceptual art for in this informative discussion. your song, sign up, and come comics. improve dialogue. Monica will resulted in a cartoon that movies and television. This prepared to sing your heart walk you through the process defined a generation of nerds. can also be applied to video out! Our team of judges will of what it takes to make a dub games. award points for entertainment script, going over translation, value, not for singing ability. A time coding, fitting flaps - the custom wall plaque will go to works. this years best Filker!

Mark Meer and Chris How to go about songwriting, Craddock from Edmonton's whether for pleasure, film, or Rapid Fire Theatre take you theatre. Vanessa Cardui, lead on a journey through the life of singer of the popular local a comic book superhero in a band Heroincredible gives tips completely improvised show. and insights into the creative Starting with a hero's name process. suggested by the audience, this dynamic duo will create that superhero's epic life story and who knows where it'll go?

5:00 DMAC'S Studio

Calgary's own DmacStudios specializes in out of the box photography and graphic design. Today David MacKenzie will show you how digital art is done properly.

THWOMP 16-Bit Challenge

Pit the reflexes of your thumbs against the epic awesomness that is THWOMP as they challenge you to beat them at their favorite 16 bit console games.

Anime Voice Acting with Robert Axelrod & Quinton Flynn

Voice acting isn't just creating funny voices - it's a professional craft like any other and there are ways to excel at it. Some of the most experienced hands at male voice acting give insight into developing a career as a Voice Actor.

Costume Contest Awards

Find out who won the individual categories of the Costume Contest and cheer on your favorites at this one of a kind award ceremony

Horror Movie Knowhow with Justin from The Collapsed

Swing Dance Workshop

The Art of GI JOE Larry Hama, Ron Wagner, & Bob Mcleod

Dead Mile Screening (Rated R: 18+)

6:00 Pure Heroine - Pin-Up Art with Laurie B!

Learn what it takes to create beautiful Pin-Up style art with renowned artist Laurie B!. She will go through the steps necessary to draw amazingly gorgeous ladies each and every time you pick up your pencil.

Impact of Science Fiction on Modern Technology w/Jason Donev

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In the world of Science Fiction and Technology, which came first: The communicator or the cellphone? How does Sci-Fi color our perception of technology, and where do we go from here? Professor of Physics Jason Donev from the UofC will attempt to shed some light on the matter.

Spotlight George Perez

George Perez is arguably one of the most influential writerillustrators in comics. This spotlight panel will highlight some of the best works of his career, and will offer fans a chance to ask George about his nearly 40 year history in comics, as well as his insights on the comic industry at large.

What keeps you on the edge Listening to Big Band and of your seat? How do you build Swing in all its forms tends to and maintain suspense? What make you want to dance! Here makes a succesful horror you are given the opportunity movie? Come and join and will learn the basic steps Canadian Director Justin needed for dancing like the Mc Connell as he illustrates the pros. If Fred Astaire and finer points of succesful horror Ginger Rogers inspired you, movie production. then this workshop is for you as Yuen-ying Carpenter from the University of Calgary gives you easy to follow instructions. Dressing up is not a requirement but it is fun and Stump the Nerds - A How to break into encouraged. This workshop is approximately 45 minutes in 404s Comedy WebComics with length followed by an hour Gameshow Blind Ferret long dance opportunity. In this Q&A comedy quiz Have a great idea for the next Attendance is limited to 30 individuals. show, our host will challenge big webcomic, but have no panelists drawn from The idea how to bring it to reality? 404s and other fans to come Lar DeSouza and Ryan up with the craziest, nerdiest Sohmer from Blind Ferret answers to age old questions. Entertainment will guide you What does an alien overlord through what it takes to create say on his first day? What an enduring strip. would your fantasy superhero team-up be? How DOES one get to first base with a zombie? Find the answers as we try to Stump the Nerds!

G.I. Joe is a line of action Rating: R - Horror zombie figures created by the toy movie, gory scenes company Hasbro in 1964. Marvel later turned this popular LIMITED SEATING! ID toy into a remarkable comic Required book with over 155 titles. Here is your chance to question the The Dead Mile unfolds at the original writer and the artists annual Zombie Walk in that brought this little figure to Calgary. Our hero Tyler is a life about the history and art of nerdy zombie enthusiast - fully G.I. Joe. prepared for the zombie apocalypse, should it occur. Getting his 'kit' together for the Walk is the perfect way to play it cool while getting closer to the lovely Krystle. Follow the AVATAR Press plight of Tyler and Krystle as they navigate not only the Illinoise based Avatar Press is best Zombie Walk EVAH! but a rapidly spreading infection a leading independent through Calgarys core, company which publishes a wide variety of comic books neighbourhoods and hockey highly-regarded creator-owned rinks. titles such as Alan Moores The Courtyard, Warren Ellis Join the crew and help KJ Kleefeld make the last critical Black Summer, and Garth decisions on edits, music and Ennis Crossed; licensed comics such as Frank Millers the ending of the film. Robocop, Stargate SG1, and George A. Romeros Night of the Living Dead. Avatar is privileged to work with some of the most talented creators and artists in comics and are always on the look-out for new talent.

*Programming is subject to change without notice

SUNDAY Programming Schedule Part 1

STAMPEDE CORRAL
11:00 FUTURAMA Panel BSG Panel

BOYCE THEATRE

Palomino A&B
More than Words featuring Monica Rial

Palomino C
Convention Horror Stories with Jim Zubkavich
And you thought horror movi es were scary! Jim Zubkavi ch will regale you with bone chilling and hair raising real life stories of some of the conventions he has attended.

Palomino D
Peter David Spotlight

Palomino E
Amanda Tapping Sanctuary for Kids

Palomino F

Palomino G

Palomino H
Story Plots David Kerr from CreationMyth

Hogwarts School of Peter J. Vooys Musical Witchcraft & Wizardry Improv Potions Class (ages 3+) (Ages 6 12)
Join Prof. Snapes' substitute Musician Peter J. Vooys teacher Prof. Toblan as she entertains the children with his demonstrates the cool world of fantastic musical improv potions, or as the Muggles abilities, making up songs on would call it, "chemistry". In this the spot from audience hands-on class, 24 lucky Witch suggestions. Bring your wild or Wizard wannabes will have and wacky ideas to inspire or the opportunity to create a fun stump Peter. Your children's concoction of their very own. imaginations will fuel the show! Of course under the Professor's strict supervi sion! (All children in attendance will receive a goody bag that includes instructions to take home.)

Screening Room Quarterhorse

Clutch Screening (Rated R: 18+)

Its the talent behind the voices and the comics of fandoms iconic animated series Futurama! John and Billys voices are instantly recognizeable as Bender and Fry, or Elzar and Farnsworth, or Flexo and Zapp, and many more characters on the show. Ian backs up the team as the Canadian writer of the Futurama comics, and more! Featuring Billy West, John DiMaggio, and Ian Boothby

In the beginning there were two On this panel Monica explains great friends Starbuck and foley and all the little tricks to Apollo. Now Richard Hatch's reactions (like sighing, fighting character is anything but a sounds, etc...) a good voice friend to Katee's Starbuck. actor needs as well as how to Throw Aaron Douglas into the get in touch with your inner mix and you are guaranteed to critter. have a fun filled hour as these three show you glimpses from the behind-the-scenes of Battlestar Galactica.

12:00

Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, Michael Dorn

Its Star Trek: The Next Generations love triangle. Riker, Troi and Worf blazed into our hearts as part of the beloved Enterprise crew for seven amazing seasons and four movi es to boot. They have plenty of stories from their time in front of the cameras and even more of the fun that happened between takes! Presented by SPACE

Geeks vs. Nerds: The Comedy Showdown with The 404s and Guests
The 404s join forces with the Improv League of Improvi sors and the Calgary Expo's invi ted improv gurus in a showdown to remember. In a hockey-style matchup, the Geeks and the Nerds compete to act out the best interpretation of scenes inspired by your favorite comics, shows, and games. Points and penalties are part of the fun, as the audience votes for the winners!

How does one build the behind- Clutch is an eight-part the-scenes plot? How do you webseries where Kylie, a keep track of it all, and what streetwise pickpocket who are the best ways to tackle it? survi ves on looks, charm and Solvi ng plot complexi ties with sneaky fingers, is on a quest real and vi rtual tools, building for her place in the world. But the launchpad that writers, her life changes drastically creators, and artists need for when she find herself in the big their projects is what science leagues of organized crime. fiction author Davi d Kerr will be presenting. Each episode of Clutch takes you into Kylies gritty world as she searches for something beyond mere survi val. She and her boyfriend Matt had just started to get their life together-- a nice apartment a promise of forever. Never mind that it was cobbled together from the spoils of pickpocketing and drug-running. But this world is ripped apart when the mob The Art of Batman How to Just Barely Challenges in Calgary Art Gallery Storytelling comes for Matts $50 000. Now Costuming with the Ty Templeton, Yanick Surviv e as a Independant Art Comic Confidential Children's Theatre Don's Aliens 4 kids Kylie is running searching 501sts Paquette, Whilce Hollywood fighting and seeking a place Forms Brian Batista (ages 12+) (ages 3+) where she is finally safe and Portacio Screenwriter loved. But this is the bigtime. Star Wars was truly a first in Traditional artist Brian Batista Batman is one of our most Featuring Josh Cagan and The Calgary Art Gallery The Calgary Catholic The great folks from Don's And it always catches up to the world of science fiction will delve into the challenges beloved superheroes, and Andy Rheingold from presents an indepth look at the Immigration Society's Hobby Shop in Calgary will you. movi es, definitely going where artists face in getting their work every vi sual element about him Undergrads. They give you an diverse and action-packed Children's Drama Group will act demonstrate how to turn your no-one had gone before and seen and sold. If you are a is carefully designed to strike insight on what life is really like world of Comic Books and out popular fairy tales to children into bone chilling, and Clutch is created by filmmaker gathering a massive fan force painter or an illustrator, a fear into his enemies. Some of working as a screenwriter in Graphic Novels. Comics have entertain your little ones. Pull gruesome aliens. Even with Jonathan Robbins, himself the in the process. Join one of professional or just starting out, the artists who have brought theHollywood and how they been an integral part of North up a pillow and enjoy the show. Halloween a ways off yet, it is child of a woman who fought these groups as they go over Brian will give you ideas on Caped Crusader to life in survi ved! American pop culture for over never to early to start for love and survi val. every detail necessary to what it takes to transition to that comics and other media 70 years, quietly evolvi ng into preparations. create the perfect Star Wars "next step". discuss the very distinctive an effective tool to discuss costume. styles that have defined issues of identity, censorship, Gotham City's famed vi gilante politics, diversity and social and his world. change. Join us to explore the decisions that comic writers, artists and creators have made to tell their stories.

We sit with author Peter Davi d, The mission of Sacturary for a Sci-Fi, Comic, and TV Kids is to improve the lives of veteran and creative contributor children around the world who to Star Trek, Babylon 5, Young need protection and are in Justice, and much more. crisis those who are Known for his humorous wit, exploited, dispossessed and Find out what makes this threatened. Join Amanda prolific auteur tick! Tapping as she speaks about a cause she is so passionate about that she helped to create this charity.

1:00 Walking Dead Panel Winnie the Pooh & Friends

Flashing Back to Flashforward Robert J Sawyer Spotlight

Standard Action Web Series

Voice Acting for Video Writing for Comics Drawing for Kids with Games with Mark with Ian Boothby & Sal Katie Cook Meer, James C. Burns, Abbinanti (ages 6+) Quinton Flynn

Magician Lothar (ages 3+)

Challenges Facing a Director with Justin McConnell and Jonathan Robbins

GIRAF Screening (Rated PG)

Meet the talent that breathes undead life into TVs hit show The Walking Dead. The actors and writers behind the Zombie Apocalypse are here to tell you the stories behind the two seasons weve seen so far, bringing the original comic series to the televi sion screen, and what we can expect in the stories yet to come! Presented by SPACE

There's no way you haven't How does it feel to have your heard the voice of this man - work brought to life? Listen to it's everywhere! Jim is one of the talented Robert J. Sawyer the busiest voice actors today, share stories from the set and and will be on hand to talk of the writers' room, and talk his work as the current voices about what it was like havi ng of Winne the Pooh and Tigger, his book made real by ABC. Pete from the Goofy series and movi es, and many more Disney characters including the fanfavorite Darkwing Duck. With twenty-five years of voice credits to his name, Jim Cummings has certainly voiced it all - and he's not done yet!

This Comedy-Fantasy From Mass Effect to Call of Another vi ew on how to best getA self described nerd, artist, webseries launched a first Duty to Kingdom Hearts, almost into writing for comics. Ian cat enthusiast, and mommy, season on the web last year every vi deo game you've Boothby, one of the main Katie Cook will be on hand for with quirky and intelligent played involves talented voice writers for The Simpsons and kids of all ages to come learn writing, gorgeous actors recording thousands of Futurama comics,and Sal about drawing for the young, cinematography, lovable lines of dialogue to cover every Abbinanti, the author and artist and the young at heart. Katie's characters, as well as situation, hero you'll encounter, of Atomika Comic, will lead you experience drawing licensed costumes and makeup to put and bad guy to exterminate. through the latest techniques art for Star Wars, Lord of the big-budget sets to shame. This Meet some of the best vi deo and things to watch out for. Rings and more will surely tale of misfit adventurers set thegame voice actors in the Learn the differences in writing intrigue and educate all our bar high for Canadian new business, and learn the ins and vs. plotting, creating something beginners! media with its nearly three outs of voice work for the vi deo on your own, or working for the hours of episodic content. If game industry. bigger companies. you're a filmmaker looking to break into new media, or you're just a fan who wants to hear about the magic behind Standard Action, come on out you won't be disappointed.

Alakazam! Prepare to be What are the differences This screening features awardamazed and mystified by the between directing a webseries winning and internationally fabulous and miraculous Lothar vs. a motion picture? Justin acclaimed animations from the Magician. Lothar will McConnell, director for the around the world. Included are entertain the audience with his movi e The Collapsed and the exploration of strange spectacular magical abilities. Jonathan Robbins, director for planets, monsters, the squirrel We will give you the whole webseries Clutch discuss their of your dreams, an exi stential seat, but you will only need the directing strategies and stag beetle and more, this zany edge! techniques used for their collection of shorts is sure to respective projects and the astound! Also featuring 3 challenges each faces. This is Academy Award nominees for for future directors, movi e buffs Best Animated Short 2011- A and mere mortals alike. You will Morning Stroll, Dimanche come out of this panel with a (Sunday), and Wild Life. Find few tricks up your sleeve. Note: out more at www.giraffest.ca! Director's chair not included.

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SUNDAY Programming Schedule Part 2

STAMPEDE CORRAL
2:00 Stan Lee Spotlight Wil Wheaton Spotlight Breaking into Boardgame Design Underground Con What do publishers REALLY do? With Margaret Curelas Children Costume Buck Rogers Spotlight Contest (Registration & Prejudging)
Do you dream of growing up to be Supergirl? What about Link or Zelda? Why not live out your dream?! The Children's Costume Contest highlights Youth and Family costume entries. Register now and be prejudged before showing off your costume on stage to the public!

BOYCE THEATRE

Palomino A&B

Palomino C

Palomino D

Palomino E

Palomino F
Steam Punk Anything Melissa & Travis

Palomino G
Acting workshop with my cousin Vinny

Palomino H
Influences of Jack Kirby - Steve Rude

Screening Room Quarterhorse

GIRAF Screening (Rated PG)

Exc elsior! The legend himself inBesides appearing on TNG, Wil Tired of just passing 'Go' all day So we know what writers do, Bidi-bidi! Meet Gil Gerard and on our main stage for an hour is a professional nerd who has long? Join local published and we know what editors do, Erin Gray, the stars of the you will not forget. Do not miss also been on the Big Bang game designers, Matt Tolman but what the heck does a 1970s classic Buck Rogers in your chance to see the man Theory and the webseries The (Undermining, Sails To Steam), publisher really do? Discover the 25th Century. This was the behind so many comic book Guild. Wils ongoing career in Roberta Taylor (Octopus' the truth behind this mysterious definitive TV incarnation of heroes and the inspiration for acting on televi sion as well as Garden, Sherwood and often misunderstood these beloved pulp Sci-Fi generations of creators, actors, in animation is matched by his Showdown), Paul Saxberg career path. A must-see for heroes, and Gil Gerard and and of course fans of all kinds. works in wr iting, blogging, and (Coven, S.P.E.R.M.S.), and anyone wanting to publish a Erin Gray brought the social and political Orin Bishop (Nameless Island, book or get into publishing as a characters to life in a classic commentary. Join Wil for Connectrodes), all members of whole. that has delighted generations whats sure to be a lively the Game Artisans of Canada, of fans. discussion of all things nerdy. as they talk about the ins and He might even tell you about hisouts of board game design...it time playing a kid named beats sitting on 'Free Parking'. Wesley Crusher Presented by Space

This screening features awardEver wondered how to create Join everyone's favourite Jack Kirby, along with Stan that special Steampunk look? Cousin Vinny as he presents a Lee, helped create some of the winning and internationally It's not as easy as just putting workshop for aspiring actors most memorable Marvel acclaimed animations from on a pair of goggles on your and actresses. Vincent Thomas Superheroes around. During around the world. Included are head! Join Melissa will lead you step by step Jack's lifetime, he influenced the exploration of strange Wartenberg, an Edmonton through exercises and theories many a young artist or wr iter planets, monsters, the squirrel based Steampunk Artist, and on what it takes to be a and Steve Rude is here to talk of your dreams, an exi stential Calgary's own Travi s Rathgebersuccessful actor in today's about how important indivi duals stag beetle and more, this zany as they break down exactly entertainment industry. No like Jack Kirby were to his collection of shorts is sure to how to turn anything previ ous acting experience is childhood and career. astound! Also featuring 3 Steampunk. Learn tips and necessary. Academy Award nominees for techniques in this informative Best Animated Short 2011- A session that will show you its Morning Stroll, Dimanche cogs and gears. (Sunday), and Wild Life. Find out more at www.giraffest.ca!

3:00 James Marsters Spotlight

Beloved by millions as the creepy-cool vampire Spike on Buffy and Angel, James has appeared on many fan favorites including Smallvi lle, Torchwood, Caprica and Supernatural. This actor and musician is here to tell you about his life and times, and what his sinking his teeth into next. Presented by SPACE

Charity Auction 3:30

The voice behind Mass Effect Mark Meer

Pop culture analysis of superheroes Richard Harrison

The superhero (and supervi llain) fascinate academics from all disciplines,as well as fans of many art forms in which they appear: Comics, Graphic Novels, TV shows, and Film. But are superheroes modern myths, meaningful in their own right, or is everyone who looks at them merely seeing what they want to see?

The BRONY Panel Mark Nguyen & Tara Strong

Children Costume Contest (open to public)

Principles of Prop Building (Bryan Campbell)

Martial Arts Demo with Michael Yoon

Overcoming Musical Obstacles with Septembryo

What does it actually take to make music today? How can you be successful at it when nobody knows your name? Join the local boys that make up the band Septembryo as they discuss some of the trials and tribulations that they have faced in the creation of their music.

Insurrection Films Screening (Rated R: 18+)

The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo in collaboration with Insurrection Films is pleased to present 3 short films from their recent line-up, followed by a Q&A session with the producer Greg Jeffs. Deadwalkers: Bounty hunter and gunman Jack Link has a knack for trouble, but when he stumbles into a town cursed with the undead, he might have bit off more than he can chew. Can he and his unlikely allies break the curse and make it out alive or will the evil in the old west consume them all?

4:00 Sir Patrick Stewart Spotlight

Make it so with the man who is literally the nobility of stage and screen! Finish your Calgary Expo weekend with Patrick Stewart, OBE, as he talks of his time as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Professor Xavi er, Ebeneezer Scrooge, and hundreds of roles on stage, screen, animation and narration. Presented by SPACE

Going once! Going Twice! Mark Meer is known in the Going....going... GONE! Here gaming world as the voice of is your chance to own one-of-a- Mass Effect's Commander kind treasures. Do you have Shepard (the male one!), but nerves of steel? Can you out- his career extends beyond the bid that other person for the Mass Effect franchise to voice thing you want most? Check work on other games, acting, out our auction where all the and sketch and improv proceeds go to the local comedy! chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Alberta and see if you have what it takes. The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions and to enrich the Painting for Comics human experience with hope, strength and joy. Mark Texeira

"Bronies", male fans of My The Children's Costume Little Pony: Friendship is Contest highlights Child, Magic, unite to show their love Youth, and Family costume and appreciation of a show entries. Come see the best meant for young girls, but has costumes, skits and created legions of fans of all showmanship the younger ages. The Bronies will also generation has to offer! welcome Tara Strong, the voice behind lead pony Twilight Sparkle, for a special appearance!

Discover how to get started in This demonstration of Hap Ki building hobby props and Moo Do is very reminiscent of costumes. Meet this informative the grace and fluidity known to panel of local prop builders, Manga and Anime fans of and explore different kinds of martial arts used in the genre. prop building, tools, Michael Yoon is an 8th Dan techniques, web resources, Master and will be leading the and communities. Feel free to demonstration of this dynamic bring questions about your own form. projects.

Geeksploitation with John Johnstone

Learning the Ropes in Wrestling

Improv with Loading Ready Run

Fast paced fun with Victoria based Loading Ready Run! This improv troupe will make you laugh or cry trying!

Copyright: Perils and Pitfalls OR Can you Draw Me a Ghost Rider?

With recent highly publicized lawsuits from the Siegel, Kirby, Kane, and Gary Friedrich vs Marvel Comics, creators need to know their rights and exactly WHAT is allowable for sale. Protection of intelectual properties will be discussed, but open for discussion. Tim Lasiuta will be using Canadian and US copyright cases as examples.

Mark Texeira is a classically trained painter turned comic book artist. His many credits include work for Marvel, DC, Wizards of the Coast, as well as cover assignments for books, magazines and record albums.

From Monsters and Mazes to Every wr estler knows the key The Big Bang Theory, our role Calgary Stampede panel of filmmakers / pop Wrestling has had in the culture junkies will discuss how history of the sport. Join some the representation of gamers in of the legends of wrestling to pop culture has drastically see what went into creating changed in the past 30 years. some of the finest champs and the hardest hits in wr estling history!

1042: 1,042-Tuesday tells the tale of Jacob, a father whose daughter is brutally murdered by Toby. After A combination of Fables, The Toby's death, Jacob resorts to black magic and resurrects his League of Extraordinary daughters killer on a nightly basis to Gentlemen and Lord of the extract his revenge. On the one Rings, Kill Shakespeare offers thousand and forty second night, a remixed re-envi sioning of the however, things change.... when greatest characters of all-time, Toby escapes.

Self Publishing with Kill Shakespeare Conor McCreery

featuring action, romance, comedy, lust, drama and Tasha: bloody vi olence. It is an The end of the world leads to the adventure of Shakespearean end of humanity... not the human race. Those who have managed to proportions and Conor McCreery will teach you how to survive live their lives in constant publish your own vi sions and fear as a terrible, blood borne, parasite runs rampant and creations.

threatens to rip the life that remains from the inside out. The Infected terrorize the living in a world where the weak are enslaved and the strong are driven by the pursuit of power and control.

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