The 31 Flavours of Gallifrey One: Full Schedule

10:00am PST

Walking Strong

Ten seasons of The Walking Dead on television, five for the spinoff Fear the Walking Dead and the third show World Beyond on the horizon… even with a downward trend in the ratings on AMC, the Walking Dead franchise still seems like it’s in high gear. We’ll discuss the history of, and the future of, the TV juggernaut.

MODERATOR: Arnold T. Blumberg

Panelists

Abie Ekenezar

Owner, BabsEk Productions

Arnold T Blumberg

Friday February 14, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

11:00am PST

Torchwood: Everything's Changed

We’re coming up on the 15th anniversary of Torchwood so it’s time to dive back into the successful Doctor Who spinoff series: reexamining the stories, the amazing characters, the set pieces, the move of networks, and how the show has continued in comics, novels and audio plays.

MODERATOR: Salina Conlan

Panelists

Kevin Burnard

Writer, drone pilot, in your face queer. Currently sporadically making K9: Bingequake, a comedic podcast about the Australian K9 spinoff, and recently contributing a prose short story to the Faction Paradox line in The Boulevard: Volume One.

Lily Lesh

Kingscrosscosplay

Cosplayer, photographer, all around nerd.

Patricia Miller

Salina Conlan

Screenwriter, Freelance

Screenwriter and maker of short films. I enjoy cosplay, karaoke, art, cinema, and other oddball things.

Friday February 14, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

12:00pm PST

Blake's 7: The Way Back

A look back at the classic Blake’s 7 series, 40+ years after its debut: the stories, the memorable characters, the best moments, those amazing cliffhangers… and of course, all its Doctor Who connections!

MODERATOR: Peter Anghelides

Guests

Tony Lee

Film, TV, audio, comics and prose writer

A multiple-time New York Times Best-seller List and Eagle Award winning Writer, Tony Lee has worked professionally for over thirty years, including a decade in trade journalism and media marketing/creation for radio. Since returning to comics in 2003 he has written for Marvel Comics... Read More →

Peter Anghelides

Novelist

Una McCormack

Novelist

Michael E Briant

Classic Doctor Who Director

Panelists

Erik Engman

Writer, actor, director, lunatic, lover and poet. Erik has been a main staple in Los Angeles theater for many years. He has studied improv at Second City, IO West, The Groundlings and Chris Barnes' Comedy Dojo. He's a co-founder of the improv group Comicidal Tendencies and has... Read More →

Palle Madsen

Raconteur. Freelance peacekeeping agent. Gentleman adventurer. All things that sound very impressive in a short little bio like this. In reality, of course, an affable chap who's deeply into comics, sci-fi, mystery, and many other interesting things. Feel free to come on up to me... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

12:00pm PST

One Last Hurrah

A look back at some of the great genre television shows that have recently ended or are about to, from the recent ends of Game of Thrones and The Man in the High Castle, to upcoming finales for Supernatural, The Good Place and Good Omens, and even the ones up in the air.

MODERATOR: Risa Romano

Panelists

Abie Ekenezar

Owner, BabsEk Productions

Crystal Martinez

Crystal began her fascination with British TV in the early 90s thanks to the brit block on KTEH on Sundays- Red Dwarf, Monty Python, Are you Being Served, and (obviously) Doctor Who. That TV greatly shaped her but Wheel of Time, Harry Potter, all Brian Froud publications, and Game... Read More →

Risa Romano

Second Rounder 2023 - Screenwriting Comedy Feature

Screenwriter

Valerie Estelle Frankel

Author, Pop Culture Author

Valerie Estelle Frankel is the author of 90 books on pop culture, including Women in Doctor Who and Hunting for Meaning in the Mandalorian. Many of her books focus on women's roles in fiction, from her heroine's journey guides From Girl to Goddess and Buffy and the Heroine's Journey... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program B (Aviation Ballroom)

General Interest Panels

1:00pm PST

An Hour with Bill Blair

Actor Bill Blair is the Guinness World record holder in the category 'most special effect make-up characters portrayed in a career'. Come meet Bill and hear all about his experiences playing so many great characters!

Guests

Bill Blair

Actor

Friday February 14, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

2:00pm PST

An Hour with Frazer Hines

Come meet Doctor Who actor and long-time Gallifrey One friend Frazer Hines for an informal chat!

Guests

Frazer Hines

Jamie McCrimmon

Friday February 14, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program F (California 3)

General Interest Panels

2:00pm PST

The War for Your Bank Account

We all wanted a la carte streaming options, and what we got was… the Streaming Wars. Now they’re pulling out all the stops for your business. Our panelists will pick their favorite streaming services today and discuss the fare they offer, including revivals of canceled shows, pop culture bonanzas , and great original genre programming you might not have seen.

MODERATOR: Nathan Skreslet

Panelists

Nathan Skreslet

Owner & Artist, PixelWho

Nathan is the artist behind PixelWho, and has loved Doctor Who since the age of 8. Nathan has been a professional graphic designer for nearly 25 years; with experience in graphic, concept, and commercial design. He has taken his graphic design and fine arts background and combined... Read More →

Paige Raph

Writer

Ric Bretschneider

Podcast Producer, Writer, Fanboy Planet

Ric Bretschneider obsessively collects geek activities. If you Google him, you'd swear you're looking at five different guys. A professional software developer for decades, your computer likely has at least one application he's worked on. Founder of the San Jose branch of the Pecha... Read More →

Rod Hedrick

Chemist

Friday February 14, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

4:00pm PST

The Art of Storyboarding

Michael Collins, comics artist and storyboardist for the Doctor Who series, gives us a look into the process of storyboarding and how it affects the final product we see on TV. Robert Napton moderates.

Guests

Robert Napton

Publisher, Legendary Comics

Robert Napton is a writer, editor, and publisher of graphic novels and comics. He is SVP & Publisher at Legendary Comics, a division of Legendary Entertainment.

Michael Collins

Comics Artist, Writer, and Storyboard Artist for Doctor Who

Friday February 14, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 4/5)

General Interest Panels

4:00pm PST

Telos Publishing 20th Anniversary & Samantha Lee Howe Book Launch

This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Telos Publishing with a digital book launch for Samantha Lee Howe's "The Stranger In Our Bed". There will also be a raffle running all weekend to win a signed and numbered proof copy of the book from HarperCollins.

Guests

David J Howe

Telos Publishing

Samantha Howe

Friday February 14, 2020 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program F (California 3)

General Interest Panels

5:00pm PST

Before the Rings of Power

There will soon be a Lord of the Rings prequel TV series on Amazon Prime, set in the Second Age, thousands of years before the War of the Ring story we know and love. This panel will discuss everything we know so far, including casting news, and storylines we know – or think we know – are coming with this show.

MODERATOR: Cathy Udovch

Guests

Barbara Hambly

Panelists

Cathy Udovch

Special Events Coordinator, TheOneRing.net

Travel Agent by day, Tolkien fan by night and on the weekends, and even a little crossover with work, such as when I take groups to New Zealand to visit LOTR and Hobbit filming locations. This is not to say I don't love Harry Potter, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Star Wars, Marvel, X-Files... Read More →

Ingrid de Beus

Consultant -Project Management

Michael Urban

Ogg is not famous nor extremely talented. He does like to share information, though.

Friday February 14, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

6:00pm PST

Onward, Orville

By popular demand, a second installment of one of last year’s more popular panels… Now going into its third season, albeit moving to Hulu instead of the FOX Network, The Orville has become a critical darling and a fan sensation. We’ll review the past season, check out some of the things coming in the next one, and hopefully convert a few of you naysayers into superfans!

MODERATOR: Crystal Lloyd

Panelists

Crystal Lloyd

Costumer, Artist, Lover of all things British. Crystal is a Costumer for Renaissance Festivals and Cosplay. A frequent panelist for cons in the West on sci-fi, costuming, and literature. Holds degrees in Public Policy and English.

Gabriel Koerner

Jan Fennick

Author: co-author of RED WHITE & WHO: THE STORY OF DOCTOR WHO IN AMERICA, essays in: OUTSIDE IN VOL 1, OUTSIDE IN VOL 2, OUTSIDE IN BOLDLY GOES, OUTSIDE IN MAKES IT SO, OUTSIDE IN TAKES A STAB, OUTSIDE IN GAINS A SOUL, OUTSIDE IN TRUSTS NO ONE, OUTSIDE IN WANTS TO BELIEVE, OUTSIDE... Read More →

Justin Daube

Kat Griffiths

Podcaster/Producer, Verity! Podcast

Katrina Griffiths (they/she) is a Canadian podcaster, writer, and history student.

Friday February 14, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

7:00pm PST

Fan Video Happy Hour

The Internet has an endless array of fan-made music videos for every ‘ship and character in the Doctor Who Universe. Join us Friday evening for a showcase of the best Doctor Who fan videos on the internet. Bring your evening cocktails and come feel all the feels. You’ll never listen to “A Whole New World” the same way again.

Panelists

Kim Rogers

Co-Editor, Head Over Feels

I just have a lot of feelings

Sage Young

Co-Editor, Head Over Feels

Sage is the co-founder of Head Over Feels, a pop culture blog, and an entertainment journalist with bylines in Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Nerdist, Refinery29, InStyle, NBCNewsTHINK, and more.

Friday February 14, 2020 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 4/5)

General Interest Panels

8:30pm PST

The Cornell Collective

Paul Cornell hosts another edition of his raucous Friday night, 18-rated talk show about all things Who.

Guests

Paul Cornell

Writer, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Writer

Cricket, matters Fortean, walking, Kate Bush.

Una McCormack

Novelist

Panelists

Andy Hicks

Audio and Video Producer, Writer, Composer and performer, WGBH, Coal Hill, and Sycorax Rock

Doctor Who, music, sound design, voice acting, doing impressions of various celebrities and cartoon characters, playing guitar, making up song parodies, media criticism, Black Mirror, the 90's "Britpop" movement, the '80s "Madchester" scene, alternative/punk/goth/indie rock in general... Read More →

Joseph Scrimshaw

Comedian, Writer, Podcaster

Joseph Scrimshaw is a writer, comedian, and podcast host based in Los Angeles. He's a writer for Adult Swim's fantasy comedy TV show, Tigtone, and has also written for the movie riffing group RiffTrax, Screen Junkies, and more. Joseph’s plays Adventures in Mating, An Inconvenient... Read More →

Kim Rogers

Co-Editor, Head Over Feels

I just have a lot of feelings

Riley Silverman

Writer/Comedian

Writer of Star Wars books, articles, and funny podcasts. Former Doctor turned GM (Game Missy) on Game of Rassilon. Rider of all rides at Disneyland in a single day. Thinks your hair looks nice. (She/Her)

Sarah Murphy

Friday February 14, 2020 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 4/5)

General Interest Panels Events for Adults Only

10:00am PST

Writing for Legacy Television

Screenwriters Julie & Shawna Benson host a discussion about the challenges and pitfalls of writing for legacy TV series, with Star Trek screenwriter David Gerrold ("The Trouble with Tribbles") and our three Doctor Who Series 11 writers, Pete McTighe, Joy Wilkinson and Vinay Patel.

Guests

Shawna Benson

Julie Benson

Writer

Television Writer - Wu Assassins (Netflix), The 100 (CW).Comic Book Writer - Batgirl and the Birds of Prey, Green Arrow (DC Comics)

David Gerrold

Novelist, Screenwriter

Joy Wilkinson

Writer, "The Witchfinders"

Pete McTighe

Writer, "Kerblam!"

Vinay Patel

Writer, "Demons of the Punjab"

Saturday February 15, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program B (Aviation Ballroom)

General Interest Panels

11:00am PST

Hit Me Now, or Tease Me Later?

It’s a major discussion happening within TV right now: the full-season drop of TV shows on streaming networks, or the weekly trickle that spreads the love across a season, like on classic TV. We’ll talk about the upsides and downsides of each, from the perspectives of fans and viewers as well as writers and producers, and how each streaming service and its offerings shape the consumption of its offerings.

MODERATOR: Richard Dinnick

Guests

Gillian Horvath

TV Writer/Producer: Primeval New World, Beauty & The Beast, Sanctuary, Forever Knight, Highlander, etc. If it wields a sword or lives forever, I was probably part of the team. Native New Yorker and Vancouver Transplant.

Tony Lee

Film, TV, audio, comics and prose writer

Richard Dinnick

Writer

Richard writes for TV, books and comics. He is the creator of new TV crime drama, Surface Tension for Chrysalis Vision and of Legendary Entertainment’s Rob (a new twist on Robin Hood). He has written on several TV shows, including the forthcoming final series of Thunderbirds Are... Read More →

Marv Wolfman

Panelists

Arnold T Blumberg

Saturday February 15, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

11:00am PST

The Early Days of Star Wars and Fandom

Craig Miller, author of "Star Wars Memories: My Time in the (Death Star) Trenches," joins us for a look back at the early days of Star Wars fandom, and how it impacted science fiction fandom, as well as his experiences as publicist for the first two Star Wars films.

Guests

Craig Miller

Former Director of Fan Relations and Publicist on Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back and author of the book “Star Wars Memories”. Publicity consultant on The Dark Crystal, The Thing, The Last Starfighter, Excalibur, Return to Oz, etc. For the last 30+ years, he’s been... Read More →

Saturday February 15, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

12:00pm PST

Reeltime Pictures: Discussing "Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor"

Keith Barnfather of Reeltime Pictures joins us to talk about, and features some clips from, his new film "Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor".

Guests

David J Howe

Telos Publishing

Keith Barnfather

Reeltime Pictures

Saturday February 15, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

12:00pm PST

Trekking the Next Frontier

By the time of this panel, Picard will have aired at least a few episodes, and we know our attendees will probably want to talk about it, about the Short Treks mini-episodes, and of course where we all think Discovery is heading for its third season. And… films on the horizon, anyone?

MODERATOR: James Kerwin

Guests

Larry Nemecek - Dr. Trek

Founder/ Chief Experience Officer, Trekland / Portal 47

Larry Nemecek, “Dr. Trek”- (he/him)Best known as a host, experience leader, writer, and author of the classic bestseller “Star Trek: Next Generation Companion”, Larry Nemecek moved into “Trekland” full-time 25 years ago in Los Angeles from his native Oklahoma.These days... Read More →

David Tipton

Scott Tipton

JK Woodward

Una McCormack

Novelist

Saturday February 15, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

1:00pm PST

Big Finish Talkback

Jason Haigh-Ellery, Sue Cowley and Matt Fitton participate in our annual 'talk back' session for listeners of the various Big Finish audio series.

Guests

Matt Fitton

Writer, Big Finish

Jason Haigh-Ellery

Big Finish Productions

Sue Cowley

Saturday February 15, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

1:00pm PST

SF Television 2019: The Year in Review

Gallifrey One’s annual retrospective of the best and worst in science fiction & genre television. Our panel will take a look at what’s been on offer since we last convened, from TV series on networks and streaming services.

MODERATOR: Arne Starr

Guests

Arne Starr

Dan Peck

Writer/Role Player

Dan Peck is a TV and video game writer. He has written for "Family Guy," as well as for the series' mobile games. He is also a cast member of the Doctor Who RPG actual play podcast, "The Game of Rassilon." Most recently, he has been nominated for a Writers' Guild Award for his "Family... Read More →

Michael Collins

Comics Artist, Writer, and Storyboard Artist for Doctor Who

Panelists

Emily Blake

Script Supervisor/ Cosplay Maker, Non-Compliant Fashion

Emily Blake is a script supervisor for film and television, and a screenwriter. She also runs a small business out of her home making custom cosplay pieces. She's kind of a big deal on Twitter.

Lee Whiteside

Webmaster, AZSF.ORG

SFTV Guru, AZ Conrunner

Saturday February 15, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 4/5)

General Interest Panels

2:00pm PST

Looking Back at the Sarah Jane Adventures

Actress Anjli Mohindra joins writer/script editor Gary Russell, producer Steff Morris and composer Sam Watts to discuss their collective memories filming The Sarah Jane Adventures.

MODERATOR: Gary Russell

Guests

Gary Russell

Novelist, Screenwriter, Script Editor

Sweet, adorable, like a warm kitten. Scared of spiders and cows, allergic to onion.

Sam Watts

Anjli Mohindra

Rani Chandra / Queen Skithra

Steffan Morris

Line Producer, Doctor Who

Saturday February 15, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program B (Aviation Ballroom)

General Interest Panels

2:00pm PST

The Wonderful World of Crossover Comics

Scott and David Tipton and JK Woodward discuss the vast universe of "crossover comics," comic books that combine different genres… such as, what if the Doctor met up with the crew of the Enterprise?

Guests

David Tipton

Scott Tipton

JK Woodward

Saturday February 15, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

3:00pm PST

A Tribute to Dorothy C. Fontana

A panel discussion about the life and legacy of Dorothy (D.C.) Fontana, whose contributions to television – and specifically to the Star Trek mythology – will be remembered for years to come, featuring four writers who knew her well: David Gerrold, Arthur Sellers, Shari Goodhartz and Wendy Pini.

Guests

Arthur Sellers

David Gerrold

Novelist, Screenwriter

Shari Goodhartz

Wendi Pini

Saturday February 15, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 4/5)

General Interest Panels

4:00pm PST

A Newer Hope

It’s the end of an era, as The Rise of Skywalker brings the story of Star Wars to a definitive conclusion… or is it? What’s on the horizon beyond the end of the Skywalker storyline? We’ll take a deep look at the history and future of Star Wars, dip into the current Mandalorian and the upcoming new TV shows, books and comics, and figure out what’s coming next.

MODERATOR: Joseph Scrimshaw

Guests

Jody Houser

I am a writer working primarily in comics and screenwriting. I am also the creator of the webcomics Cupcake POW! and Brickgirl & Oscar.

Bob Miller

Animator and Star Wars Historian

W.R. Miller - known informally as “Bob” – has been involved in animation for two decades, as a writer, character animator, special effects animator, and storyboard artist, with two Emmy wins on The Simpsons, and storyboard supervisor credits on Courage the Cowardly Dog, Lionhearts... Read More →

Daniel Keys Moran

Panelists

Clare Moseley

I'm the co-hosts of three podcasts: Trash Compactor, Return to the Hellmouth and Drag Hags. I host my own YouTube show Fandom Equals Square Emcee, about theories and analysis of Pop Culture. I'm a writer and artist.

Emily Christensen

Joseph Scrimshaw

Comedian, Writer, Podcaster

Saturday February 15, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program B (Aviation Ballroom)

General Interest Panels

5:00pm PST

Supporting Your Fandom and Keeping Conventions Alive

With fandom’s massive transition over the past two decades to online existence, it’s no wonder that in-person fandom has taken a dive; fan clubs are becoming ghost towns, and Doctor Who fan conventions (among others) are all taking a hit in attendance. Our panel will discuss the trends and suggest ways we can keep in-person fandom alive and well for years to come.

MODERATOR: Anastasia Hunter

Panelists

Anastasia Hunter

Chair & Director of Programming, Gaslight Steampunk Expo

Costumer, convention runner, steampunk, photographer, and practitioner of the arcane art of eniment domain for the State of California.

Isa Gunther

R Alan Siler

Rhonda Scarborough

Steven Warren Hill

Program Director, Chicago TARDIS

Owner of Gallifrey Base, BroaDWcast, and the Doctor Who Cuttings Archive. Author of the books "Silver Scream" Vols. 1 and 2, and "Red White and Who: The Story of Doctor Who in America." Program Director and host for Chicago TARDIS. Creator and leader of Mysterious Theatre 337.Objects... Read More →

Saturday February 15, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

5:00pm PST

The MCU at the Crossroads

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a juggernaut on film and television, but with Avengers: Endgame wiping the slate clean (so to speak) and the end of the shows coming on Netflix (as they are expected to move to Disney+), it does seem like things are up in the air. We’ll take a look at the MCU and figure out where it’s all heading.

MODERATOR: Mick Schubert

Guests

Scott Gray

Doctor Who Writer, Editor, Artist

Panelists

Arnold T Blumberg

Jack Arnal

Cognitive Psychologist

Mick Schubert

Science Maker

Professionally writing, editing, and making magic out of science. Come and chat!

Sarah Murphy

Saturday February 15, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 4/5)

General Interest Panels

6:00pm PST

Ready, Steady, Flash!

Paul Cornell hosts a game show/contest in which professional Doctor Who writers have to write against the clock to audience story title suggestions.

Guests

Emma Reeves

Screenwriter

I write for TV, stage and audio drama. A lot of children's TV, sci fi and some Big Finish audios.

Jody Houser

I am a writer working primarily in comics and screenwriting. I am also the creator of the webcomics Cupcake POW! and Brickgirl & Oscar.

Paul Cornell

Writer, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Writer

Cricket, matters Fortean, walking, Kate Bush.

Vinay Patel

Writer, "Demons of the Punjab"

Panelists

Lizbeth Myles

Writer, podcaster

Writer of audio dramas. Regular on the Verity! podcast and co-host of The Hammer House of Podcast. Unapologetic fan of The Time Monster.

Saturday February 15, 2020 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

10:00am PST

The Art of Self Publishing

Whether you’re a believer in free expression or a critic about the editing process, self-publishing your own stories or material is a big thing today. Our panel will take a look at the best options for self-publishing, and address some of the criticisms and concerns.

MODERATOR: R. Alan Siler

Guests

Barbara Hambly

Craig Miller

JK Woodward

Panelists

Michael Montoure

Writer

R Alan Siler

Sunday February 16, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

11:00am PST

The Legendary Soundtracks of Science Fiction & Fantasy

A panel discussion on the greatest film and television soundtracks in the SF & fantasy genres, and the composers who created them.

MODERATOR: Sam Watts

Guests

Sam Watts

Panelists

Crystal Lloyd

Danielle Beebe

Mick Schubert

Science Maker

Professionally writing, editing, and making magic out of science. Come and chat!

Sunday February 16, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

1:00pm PST

Film 2019: The Year in Review

Our yearly look back at the best and worst in science fiction, fantasy, genre, horror and comic-themed films for 2019. We’ll look at the last year in film history, the good, the bad and the ugly, and discuss all the latest releases, biggest trends and hot topics.

MODERATOR: Sandro Monetti

Guests

Robert Napton

Publisher, Legendary Comics

Robert Napton is a writer, editor, and publisher of graphic novels and comics. He is SVP & Publisher at Legendary Comics, a division of Legendary Entertainment.

Panelists

Craig Price

Host, Matinee Heroes

With experience as an award-winning comedian and speaker, Craig delivers consistent, quality interviews that balance appropriate tone and allow both interviewees and their audiences’ true voices to be heard. His wit and calm demeanor put nervous interviewees at ease and make it... Read More →

Derek McCaw

Editor-in-Chief, Fanboy Planet

I run Fanboy Planet, a website, podcast/vidcast covering comics, movies, and TV. I occasionally write comics and co-wrote "I Was Flesh Gordon," available now. I also write and perform horror short stories as well as do improv and voice over work.

Nicholas Brandt

Writer/Director, Reasonably Epic Productions

Comic Book - Joshua Jace: Minimum Wage Henchman //Musicals - Glass Ceilings, Comic-Con The Musical //Film - Bad Behavior, The Secret Lives of Dorks, Hollywood Kills

Sage Young

Co-Editor, Head Over Feels

Sage is the co-founder of Head Over Feels, a pop culture blog, and an entertainment journalist with bylines in Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Nerdist, Refinery29, InStyle, NBCNewsTHINK, and more.

Sandro Monetti

contributor, CNN International

An entertainment correspondent frequently seen on CNN International and BBC World News, Sandro has moderated the recent sell-out Doctor Who fan panels at San Diego Comic-Con and other conventions, and he hosts the Who's The Best podcast which has featured Sylvester McCoy and David... Read More →

Sunday February 16, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

1:00pm PST

Pop Culture Hero Coalition

Once again, Chase Masterson brings her popular panel to Gallifrey One, discussing the latest work of this important charity organization and how they are tackling the issues of bullying and harassment head on.

Guests

Chase Masterson

Panelists

Janina Scarlet

Sunday February 16, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program B (Aviation Ballroom)

General Interest Panels

1:00pm PST

Writing in a Shared Universe

A rousing discussion about writing scripts, novels, comics and audio dramas in someone else's universe: the rules, the restrictions, the characters and the creative freedom, or lack thereof.

Guests

Richard Dinnick

Writer

Barbara Hambly

Emma Reeves

Screenwriter

I write for TV, stage and audio drama. A lot of children's TV, sci fi and some Big Finish audios.

Peter Anghelides

Novelist

Una McCormack

Novelist

Vinay Patel

Writer, "Demons of the Punjab"

Sunday February 16, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels

2:00pm PST

Current Star Trek Comics

Our guests discuss the current state of Star Trek comic books, including some of today's trends and storylines, and where it's all heading.

Guests

Denton Tipton

IDW Comics

Jackson Lanzing

IDW Comics

Collin Kelly

IDW Comics

Jody Houser

I am a writer working primarily in comics and screenwriting. I am also the creator of the webcomics Cupcake POW! and Brickgirl & Oscar.

Paul Cornell

Writer, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Writer

Cricket, matters Fortean, walking, Kate Bush.

Christopher Jones

Artist, Christopher Jones Illustration

Christopher Jones is a comic book artist who has worked on DC's Young Justice, The Batman Strikes!, Batman '66, Justice League Adventures, Marvel's Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Re-Animator, Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink & more! Cristopher is currently drawing the ALSO KNOWN AS... Read More →

Sunday February 16, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program B (Aviation Ballroom)

General Interest Panels

2:00pm PST

Writing For Impact

Sam Stone (AKA Samantha Lee Howe) explores how to grab the reader in this 90 minute writing workshop. Bring pen and paper! (Samantha regrets she cannot discuss other personal writing that doesn't occur during the workshop.)

Guests

Samantha Howe

Sunday February 16, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Program F (California 3)

General Interest Panels

3:00pm PST

Arne Starr's Inside the Sci-Fi Universe

Arne Starr presents his annual look at the best of science fiction film trailers for current and future releases in a cinema near you!

Guests

Arne Starr

Sunday February 16, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program E (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels

3:00pm PST

Streaming TV for Anglophiles

Our panelists will share recommendations for their favorite UK TV shows, be they science fiction and fantasy, period dramas, crime stories, modern dramas and comedies, and how to best watch them. We’ll also talk about some of the things we’re excited about that are coming soon.

MODERATOR: Amanda-Rae Prescott

Guests

Hayden Black

Panelists

Amanda-Rae Prescott

Freelance Journalist

Freelance journalist for Den of Geek and other publications. Contributor to Doctor Who Magazine. Doctor Who cosplayer, occasional podcast guest, and advocate for more Whovians of color to participate in fandom.

David Whittam

British. Sub editor. Shortarse. Glasses. Fluffy hair. Northern. I unplugged your life support to make an outlet for my iPhone and then you died. Normally found drinking til 6am, like an idiot.

Rachael Root

Narrator Chael is the co-host of Vampires Ruined My Life, a podcast which dissects the lore, tropes, and motifs of our most beloved bloodsuckers.Join hosts Chael & Tori as they discuss tropes, popular vampire media and books, and everything about the fanged undead.

Warren Frey

Warren Frey is a journalist for two B2B publications and is a podcaster at Radio Free Skaro, video editor and fiction writer in his spare time. He's currently working on a novel and a non-fiction book.

Sunday February 16, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program B (Aviation Ballroom)

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