Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
NICKELODEON BRINGS SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS’
BIKINI BOTTOM TO LIFE AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL:
SAN DIEGO JULY 18-21, 2019
Nick’s 1800 Square-Foot Booth Commemorates 20 Years of the Iconic Series
with Immersive Experience featuring The Krusty Krab, The Chum Bucket
and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School
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SpongeBob SquarePants has featured nearly 80 celebrity guest stars - over 50 of them as animated characters - throughout the series' 20 years on Nickelodeon, including David Bowie, Amy Poehler, Betty White, Gene Simmons and more.--Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of
SpongeBob SquarePants by inviting fans to enter into the world of Bikini Bottom at Comic-Con International: San Diego July 18-21, 2019. Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention floor, Nickelodeon will pay tribute to incurably optimistic SpongeBob SquarePants and his undersea friends with activations, panels, talent signings and interactive design elements featuring: The Krusty Krab, The Chum Bucket and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School.
Every day of the convention, Nick’s booth will feature: an interactive game inside The Krusty Krab, where fans will go head to head to complete food orders in a race against the clock; a photo opportunity with a replica of Mrs. Puff’s Boating School; The Chum Bucket towering 22 feet tall over the retail area, where attendees can purchase a variety of exclusive Nick gear and one-of-a-kind collectables; costumed character appearances; autograph signings with
SpongeBob SquarePants cast members and
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator and executive producers; and more special appearances to be announced in the coming weeks.
SpongeBob SquarePants celebrates 20 years of nautical nonsence with over 760 animated characters (each pictured) making their Bikini Bottom debut since its premiere on Nickelodeon in 1999.
Nickelodeon will present two panels during the convention: “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout,” a deep dive into the series, celebrating 20 years of
SpongeBob SquarePants; and “To Shell and Back,” an exclusive history-making TMNT creator panel, comprised of three generations of Turtle creators.
The following is a full rundown of the panels and booth activity:
PANELS
SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout!
Drop on the deck and flop like a fish because Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants! Dive deep down into the making of the brand-new special, “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout!” with co-executive producers
Vincent Waller and
Marc Ceccarelli. Voice actors
Tom Kenny (SpongeBob),
Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick),
Rodger Bumpass (Squidward),
Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy),
Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) and
Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs) will discuss what it was like to portray their characters in front of the camera for the first time in this live action-animation hybrid special. Moderated by: David Canfield (
Entertainment Weekly).
To Shell and Back: An exclusive TMNT creator panel
It’s creator COWABUNGA time! Three generations of
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creators will take the stage to celebrate the history, fandom, and success of the Heroes in a Half -Shell. This exclusive history-making event will give fans rare access to co-executive producers Andy Suriano and Ant Ward (
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), executive producer Ciro Nieli (
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and legendary TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. United for the first time, these award-winning creators will answer fan questions, share audience giveaways and unveil never-before-seen original TMNT art. Moderated by Mike Cecchini (
Den of Geek).
DAILY BOOTH ACTIVITY
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Customized T-Shirt Station: Fans can purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from their choice of eight fan-favorite Nick shows:
All That,
SpongeBob SquarePants,
Hey Arnold!,
Rugrats,
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,
The Loud House,
Avatar: The Last Airbender and
The Legend of Korra.
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Autograph Signings: Signing opportunities with:
SpongeBob SquarePants voice talent and executive producers;
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ creator Kevin Eastman and executive producers.
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Costumed-Character Appearances: SpongeBob SquarePants and Bikini Bottom friends--Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Mr. Krabs and Pearl--will make appearances at Nick’s booth at select times during the convention.
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Retail: Attendees can purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, the winter edition of the Nick Box, t-shirts, and more.
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Giveaways: Enter for a chance to win special prizes over the course of the convention.
About Nickelodeon
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th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit
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Nickelodeon at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2019 Schedule:
Wednesday, July 17 | Booth Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Krusty Krab: Visit the Krusty Krab and go head-to-head to complete food orders in the Fry Cook Games - Booth
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Mrs. Puff's Boat Photo Op: Take a photo with a replica of Mrs. Puff's Boating School - Booth
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Customized T-Shirt Station: Purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from fan-favorite Nick shows. - Booth
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Retail: Purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, the Nick Box, t-shirts, accessories, and more - Booth
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Costumed-character appearance: SpongeBob SquarePants & Friends - Booth
Thursday, July 18 | Booth Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - Signing Ticket Distribution: SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Reception Desk
9:30 a.m. - Retail: Purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, the Nick Box, t-shirts, accessories, and more - Booth
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Customized T-Shirt Station: Purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from fan-favorite Nick shows. - Booth
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - SpongeBob DrivePants: Mrs. Puff's Boating School is open! Get your own Bikini Bottom Driver's License, limited edition SpongeBob swag, and see the custom SpongeBob 2019 Toyota Sienna! - PetCo Park's Interactive Zone
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. - Krusty Krab: Visit the Krusty Krab and go head-to-head to complete food orders in the Fry Cook Games - Booth
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Costumed-character appearance: SpongeBob SquarePants & Friends - Booth
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Mrs. Puff's Boat Photo Op: Take a photo with a replica of Mrs. Puff's Boating School - Booth
1:45 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. - Panel: SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout! - Room 6a
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Signing: SpongeBob SquarePants - Booth
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Panel: To Shell and Bacj: An exclusive TMNT creator panel - Neil Morgan Auditorium
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Signing: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Booth
Friday, July 19 | Booth Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - Retail: Purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, the Nick Box, t-shirts, accessories, and more - Booth
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Customized T-Shirt Station: Purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from fan-favorite Nick shows. - Booth
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - SpongeBob DrivePants: Mrs. Puff's Boating School is open! Get your own Bikini Bottom Driver's License, limited edition SpongeBob swag, and see the custom SpongeBob 2019 Toyota Sienna! - PetCo Park's Interactive Zone
10:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m. - Krusty Krab: Visit the Krusty Krab and go head-to-head to complete food orders in the Fry Cook Games - Booth
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Mrs. Puff's Boat Photo Op: Take a photo with a replica of Mrs. Puff's Boating School - Booth
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Nickelodeon Cosplay Meetup at SDCC: Dressing up as a Nickelodeon character? Come meet the Nick team for special giveaways, trivia, and a chance to be featured on Nickelodeon's social media! - On the Convention Center's steps outside, facing the Marina.
12:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Costumed-character appearance: SpongeBob SquarePants & Friends - Booth
3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Mrs. Puff's Boat Photo Op: Take a photo with a replica of Mrs. Puff's Boating School - Booth
Saturday, July 20 | Booth Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - Retail: Purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, the Nick Box, t-shirts, accessories, and more - Booth
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Customized T-Shirt Station: Purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from fan-favorite Nick shows. - Booth
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - SpongeBob DrivePants: Mrs. Puff's Boating School is open! Get your own Bikini Bottom Driver's License, limited edition SpongeBob swag, and see the custom SpongeBob 2019 Toyota Sienna! - PetCo Park's Interactive Zone
10:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m. - Krusty Krab: Visit the Krusty Krab and go head-to-head to complete food orders in the Fry Cook Games - Booth
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Mrs. Puff's Boat Photo Op: Take a photo with a replica of Mrs. Puff's Boating School - Booth
3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Costumed-character appearance: SpongeBob SquarePants & Friends - Booth
Sunday, July 21 | Booth Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - Retail: Purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, the Nick Box, t-shirts, accessories, and more - Booth
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Customized T-Shirt Station: Purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from fan-favorite Nick shows. - Booth
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - SpongeBob DrivePants: Mrs. Puff's Boating School is open! Get your own Bikini Bottom Driver's License, limited edition SpongeBob swag, and see the custom SpongeBob 2019 Toyota Sienna! - PetCo Park's Interactive Zone
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. - Krusty Krab: Visit the Krusty Krab and go head-to-head to complete food orders in the Fry Cook Games - Booth
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Mrs. Puff's Boat Photo Op: Take a photo with a replica of Mrs. Puff's Boating School - Booth
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Costumed-character appearance: Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Costumed-character appearance: SpongeBob SquarePants & Friends - Booth
Additional Nickelodeon-themed SDCC 2019 activities include:
Thursday, July 18:
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Held in PR 08
Nickelodeon Animation Studio is at the forefront of kids' animation and will be meeting with visual artists in the Portfolio Review area at SDCC 2019! Our Manager of Recruitment is looking to meet with storyboard artists, designers (Character Design, Prop Design, Background Design/Layout), as well as digital painters and color stylists. Nickelodeon is looking for artists whose styles gravitate toward the whacky, zany, and ridiculous! Please bring portfolios that demonstrate a proclivity for comedy and fun. We look forward to meeting with you!
Entertainment Is LGBTQ
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Room 28DE
BOOM! Studios and GLAAD present an in-depth roundtable discussion about LGBTQ representation in pop culture and the path forward to a brighter, more inclusive future, with panelists from all corners of the entertainment world, including Lilah Sturges (The Magicians: Alice's Story, Lumberjanes), actor/comedian Zachary Barack (Spider-Man: Far From Home), Sina Grace (Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Ghosted in LA), artist Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), Megan Townsend (director of entertainment research and analysis, GLAAD), and more. Moderated by Joshua Yehl (senior features and news editor, IGN).
Care and Nurturing of Someone Else's Universe
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Horton Grand Theatre
What are the responsibilities and opportunities writers embrace when writing about iconic characters in universes created by someone else, whether an individual or a corporation? Talk comics, cartoons, games, and television universes with F. C. Yee (Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi), Matt Forbeck (Dungeons & Dragons: Escape the Underdark: An Endless Quest Book), Brenna Yovanoff (Stranger Things: Runaway Max), Adam Christopher (Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town), Kiersten White (Slayer), and Gary Phillips (Batman: The Killing Joke), and Fictitious podcast host, Adron Buske.
Other People's (Intellectual) Property
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Room 9
Pop culture is virtually built upon the foundation of intellectual properties, and geek fandom loves to delve deep into the lore of beloved fictional worlds. So how do companies get the chance to create products with other people's IPs, and what does it take to make sure a product is going to please die-hard fans? Jerry Bennington and Spencer Reeve of IDW Publishing and David Preti and Geoff Skinner of CMON Inc., and Chalie Chu of Oni Press discuss creating games and merchandise based on beloved IPs like Batman: The Animated Series, God of War, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, bloodborne, and Dragon Ball Z.
Care and Nurturing of Someone Else's Universe
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Held in AA09
Care and Nurturing of Someone Else's Universe
F.C. Yee (Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi), Matt Forbeck (Dungeons & Dragons: Escape the Underdark: An Endless Quest Book), Brenna Yovanoff (Stranger Things: Runaway Max), Adam Christopher (Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town), Kiersten White (Slayer), Gary Phillips (Batman: The Killing Joke)
Hasbro Power Rangers
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Room 9
It's the Power Ranger Power Hour, featuring morphinominal reveals and first-looks across product and content. Be the first to see new Power Rangers Lightning Collection figures and other products yet to hit shelves, as well as sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes looks at entertainment, followed by Q&A with the design, marketing, and studio teams from Hasbro. Go Go Power Rangers! Panelists: Beth Bamrick, Mona Ahn, Paul Strickland, Melissa Flores, Sondra Wiener, Vanessa Fung and Nick Laub.
Psychology and Nostalgia from Over 50 Years of Animation
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Room 25ABC
“'Member Looney Tunes?” “Oh, I 'member.” “'Member Charlie Brown?” “Mmmm . . . I 'member.” “'Member all the classic Nickelodeon cartoons: Hey Arnold!, Doug, and Rugrats. Oh—Reptar was on Rugrats, 'member him?” “'Member the time that South Park created the Member Berries to capitalize on the interest in reboots and nostalgia?” The cartoons of our youths, across a variety of genres and sources and generations, often hold a special place in our hearts. They can influence everything from the products we wanted in our lunchboxes, to the figurines on the mantles of our first homes or apartments, to the shirts we buy for our own children and grandchildren. There are classic characters that have endured for decades, such as the Flintstones and Scooby-Doo. There are movies and shows, like My Little Pony, Transformers, and Care Bears, that are known as much for their merchandise as their sequels and reboots. April Fugett, ph.D. (professor, Marshall University), Keith Beard, psy.D. (professor, Marshall University), Britani Black, psy.D. (instructor, marshall University School of Medicine), Carrie Dean, m.A., and Casey Collins, M.A. (Marshall University) will discuss their research and findings from a study of participants examining personality measure results with selection of preferred “nostalgic” characters and shows demonstrating how personality informs our choices of the characters we identify with and follow, often for our entire lives. Specific traits that are associated with over 500 nostalgia-inducing characters and their associated rankings will be reviewed. Additional results and other psychological/personality factors will be discussed.
Impractical Jokers: From Hidden Camera to Worldwide Success
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Horton Grand Theatre
One of television's top-rated and longest running comedies is making its official Comic-Con debut in the show's first-ever panel. Come see why millions of people love these four lifelong friends and comedians who have turned their hidden-camera TV show into a global sensation. Joe, Murr, Q, and Sal have sold out worldwide tours, their very own cruise festival (back for a 4th year), a feature film in the can, tons of merchandise (including a mobile game, action figures, and Halloween costumes), and a new TV game show on TBS called The Misery Index. Brian “Q" Quinn, SalVulcano, James “Murr” Murray, and Joe Gatto share their secrets to success and how four guys from Staten Island built an incredible and hilarious franchise from the ground up.
Moderated by Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants).
Bat in the Sun
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Room 7AB
The creators of Super Power Beat Down join the cast and show a preview of their newest episode, “Batman vs. Black Panther.” Also, watch a preview to their upcoming series,
starring Jason David Frank and Johnny Young Bosch from Power Rangers! Panelists include Aaron Schoenke, Sean Schoenke, Kevin Porter, and Marquette King.
Friday, July 19:
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Location: Held in PR 08
Nickelodeon Animation Studio is at the forefront of kids' animation and will be meeting with visual artists in the Portfolio Review area at SDCC 2019! Our Manager of Recruitment is looking to meet with storyboard artists, designers (Character Design, Prop Design, Background Design/Layout), as well as digital painters and color stylists. Nickelodeon is looking for artists whose styles gravitate toward the whacky, zany, and ridiculous! Please bring portfolios that demonstrate a proclivity for comedy and fun. We look forward to meeting with you!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Road to 100
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Room 23ABC
Moderator Patrick Ehlers talks with TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, writer Tom Waltz, and editor Bobby Curnow as they share behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of the longest-running TMNT comic ever! The team will also share advance looks at the upcoming issues leading to the monumental milestone #100 issue, which comes out this fall.
BOOM! Studios: Discover Yours
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Room 32AB
Discover your new comic book obsession at this panel! Hear from some of the most acclaimed and exciting creators in comics for a jam-packed, interactive panel featuring Kieron Gillen (Once & Future), Lev Grossman (creator of The Magicians), Lilah Sturges (The Magicians: Alice's Story, Lumberjanes), Carly Usdin (The Avant-Guards), Bryan Hill (Angel), Sina Grace (Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Ghosted in LA), and Matt Gagnon (editor-in-chief, BOOM! Studios). They'll discuss the diverse imprints of BOOM! Studios, Archaia, BOOM! Box, and KaBOOM! with surprises for everyone in the audience. Moderated by Filip Sablik (president, publishing and marketing, BOOM! Studios).
The State of the Industry: Animation Superstars
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Room 28DE
For the 13th year in a row, ASIFA–Hollywood brings together some of the greats in animation to discuss the industry, where it's headed, and how they broke into the industry. Brooke Keesling (Animation Guild, ASIFA–Hollywood VP and longtime animation recruiter for Cartoon Network and Disney) will lead a lively discussion with animation giants Dave Thomas (director and producer, Wander Over Yonder, Mickey Mouse shorts, Fairly Odd Parents, El Tigre), Jeanette Moreno King (storyboard artist and director, Alien News Desk, Disenchantment, Futurama), Matt Braily (editor and writer, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Loud House, Owl House), Hannah Nance Parlow (color designer, Tig ‘N' Seek, Harley Quinn, Mike Tyson Mysteries), and David Shair (storyboard artist and writer: Looney Tunes Cartoons, Wander Over Yonder, Fish Hooks).
Saturday, July 20:
Blake Foster
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am, 9:00am - 10:00am & 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Where: Sails Pavilion - Autographs
Held in Limited Signing Line Up:
Blake Foster, actor (Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie)
This is a ticketed signing. Tickets may be obtained through the Limited Signing drawing or by purchasing the Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie Blu-ray at Shout! Factory's booth (#4118) and get a wristband (while supplies last). Distribution begins Wednesday night.
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
Nostalgia-Ganza: A Look Back at Animated Series from the '80s
Time: 10:00am - 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Room 9
Writers from your favorite 1980s cartoon series including Len Uhley (Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, DuckTales), Marv Wolfman (Transformers, Fraggle Rock), Karen Willson (G.I. Joe, She-Ra), Craig Miller (The Real Ghostbusters, The Smurfs), and Brynne Chandler (He-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) will recount their fondest memories and painful war stories about the shows that made your childhood.
Superpower to the People: Making Comics Work for Its Workers
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Room 29AB
Comics is now a far more diverse community and an economic powerhouse to boot. But working conditions are still terrible. Why? And how do we change that? Editor Joan Hilty (Nickelodeon), writer Mairghread Scott (Batgirl, Marvel Rising), fandom pioneer Maggie Thompson (Comics Buyers' Guide), and colorist Marissa Louise (Hex Wives) dive into the past, present, and future of comics labor rights.
Scooby-Doo's 50th Birthday Bash
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Where: Room 6A
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) salutes that lovable Great Dane Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang with a panel spotlighting half a century of crime-solving silliness. For 50 years, the Mystery Inc. gang has entertained fans with zany hijinks, action-packed adventures, and engaging mysteries that have captivated viewers of all ages. What started as a Saturday morning cartoon exploded into an enormously successful franchise encompassing multiple spinoff series, original animated and live-action films, consumer products, and much more. Included in the celebration will be several key showrunners, filmmakers, and stars of the franchise,
including Grey Griffin (DC Super Hero Grils, The Loud House) and Kate Micucci (Garfunkel & Oates, Unikitty!), the voices of Daphne and Velma, respectively-and a glimpse of the upcoming Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion box set from WBHE (available in stores on September 3).
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Location: Held in PR 08
Nickelodeon Animation Studio is at the forefront of kids' animation and will be meeting with visual artists in the Portfolio Review area at SDCC 2019! Our Manager of Recruitment is looking to meet with storyboard artists, designers (Character Design, Prop Design, Background Design/Layout), as well as digital painters and color stylists. Nickelodeon is looking for artists whose styles gravitate toward the whacky, zany, and ridiculous! Please bring portfolios that demonstrate a proclivity for comedy and fun. We look forward to meeting with you!
35 Years of TMNT: Self-Publishing and More
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Room 28DE
Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is celebrating 35 years of Turtles this year alongside multitudes of Turtle fans worldwide. In May of 1984, the first copy of TMNT hit stores and it's been a wild ride ever since. Kevin is thrilled to be self-publishing again, especially in this special anniversary year with his newest projects: Drawing Blood and the Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls . Hear Kevin discuss all things self-publishing. He will be accompanied by writer and co-creator of Drawing Blood, David Avallone and artist Ben Bishop.
Invader Zim (Comics)
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Room 24ABC
Celebrate four years of Invader ZIM comics with Oni president and publisher James Lucas Jones, Jhonen Vasquez (Invader ZIM creator and overlord), Eric Trueheart (Invader ZIM writer), Sam Logan (Invader ZIM comics writer), and others. Gain exclusive insight into Invader Zim comics, including information about the fabled issue #50 coming out in December.
Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Room 7AB
Dark Horse Comics, Abrams Books, and Nickelodeon are thrilled to treat fans to a panel worthy of Aang himself! Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino, Avatar: The Last Airbender-Imbalance writer Faith Erin Hicks, and Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi writer F. C. Yee will provide further exploration of the beloved world. Fans will also have the opportunity to showcase their knowledge of the elements in a fun trivia competition for awesome prizes!
Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Held in AA05
Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy
F.C. Yee, author (Avatar: The Rise of Kyoshi), Michael Dante DiMartino, creator (Avatar)
Diversity in Writing: Women Writers and Producers Take Charge in TV, Animation, Comics, Games, Online
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Room 26AB
Award-winning diverse women writers and producers will discuss creating stories with strong diverse female characters across TV, animation, comics, and games; they'll also address the importance of diverse representation, getting started in writing, and their career paths from writing to executive producing top shows. Panelists include Nicole Dubuc (Star Wars Forces of Destiny, Rebels; producer of Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy; winner of WGA Animation Writing Award), Denise Downer (Marvel's Avengers Black Panther's Quest, Power Rangers: Beast Morphers), Keto Shimizu (DC's Legends of Tomorrow, executive producer and writer; Arrow), Silvia Olivas (Disney's Elena of Avalor, producer and writer; Moesha), Anne Toole (Horizon Zero Dawn, WGA Video Game Award winner; The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Joelle Sellner (DC Super Hero Girls, Sonic Boom), and Gloria Shen (Disney Channel's Amphibia). Moderated by Kevin Winston, Digital LA, CEO.
Sunday, July 21:
Blake Foster
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Where: AA14, Sails Pavilion - Autographs
Held in AA14:
Blake Foster, actor (Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie)
This is a ticketed signing. Tickets may be obtained through the Limited Signing drawing or by purchasing the Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie Blu-ray at Shout! Factory's booth (#4118) and get a wristband (while supplies last). Distribution begins Wednesday night.
Limited Signing - Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area
More Than IP: Exploitation, Audience, and Expectation
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Documentary filmmaker and pop culturist Randall Lobb hosts a panel of IP experts, owners, artists, and stakeholders to discuss the cultivation, care, and treatment of pop culture's biggest, best, and most scrutinized intellectual properties. They'll discuss what makes some iterations and reboots soar while others struggle to find an audience. In a presentation rich with never-before-seen BTS footage, this panel of experts will bring the audience inside the circle of trust to hear the decision making that gets their favorite stories and characters off the page and onto the screen. Trevor Zammit, designer/sculptor/TMNT fan (NECA) and a host of famous faces from Def Doc bring their professional perspective, share stories, and go all the way inside the IP fans love.
Additionally, Nickelodeon Animation's Laura Hohman and
Tom Smith will also be attending SDCC 2019!
Nickelodeon SDCC 2019 Booth Tour!:
Additional information:
-- Fans will be able to get their fins on a poster featuring every single character featured in
SpongeBob SquarePants (pictured above) in the autograph-signing space, where they can also get the print signed by the voice cast of
SpongeBob SquarePants.
-- The retail area will feature exclusive Bikini Bottom shirts, exclusives, and meme figures. Sweet Victory, indeed!
20 Years of (Sea) Star Power!
SpongeBob SquarePants has featured nearly 80 celebrity guest stars from the worlds of film, television and music throughout the series’ 20-year run.
Below are the stars (in alphabetical order) who have lent their voices as animated characters in the series to date. All are featured in the brand-new piece of art included [above].
- Adam West as Young Mermaid Man in “Back to the Past”
- Alton Brown as Nicholas Withers in “House Fancy”
- Amy Poehler as Granny Stew in “Have You Seen this Snail?”
- Amy Sedaris as Ma Angler in “Trenchbillies”
- Andrea Martin as Miss Gristlepuss in “Banned in Bikini Bottom”
- Andy Samberg as Colonel Carper in “Hello Bikini Bottom”
- Aubrey Plaza as Nocturna in “Mall Girl Pearl”
- Betty White as Beatrice in “Mall Girl Pearl”
- Biz Markie as Kenny the Cat in “Kenny the Cat”
- Bob Barker as Bob Barnacle in “Sanctuary!”
- Brian Doyle-Murray as Flying Dutchman in “Ghoul Fools”
- Brian George as Coupe in “Drive Happy”
- Burt Ward as Young Barnacle Boy in “Back to the Past”
- Charles Nelson Reilly as Dirty Bubble in “Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II”
- Chris Elliot as Lord Poltergeist (Ghost Captain) in “Ghoul Fools”
- Christopher Guest as Stanley S. SquarePants in “Stanley S. SquarePants”
- David Bowie as Lord Royal Highness in “Atlantis SquarePantis”
- David Lander as Donnie in “Sharks vs. Pods”
- Dee Snider as Angry Jack in “Shell Shocked”
- Dennis Quaid as Grandpa Redbeard in “Grandpappy the Pirate”
- Ed Asner as Angry Old Timer in “Whirlybrains”
- Ernest Borgnine as Mermaidman in “Mermaidman and Barnacleboy”
- Gene Shalit as Gene Scallop in “The Krusty Sponge”
- Gene Simmons as Sea Monster in “20,000 Patties Under the Sea”
- Ginnifer Goodwin as Purple Haired Mermaid in “Welcome to the Bikini Bottom Triangle”
- Henry Winkler as Sharkface in “Sharks vs. Pods”
- Ian McShane as Gordon in “Dear Vikings”
- Jeff Garlin as Cuddle E. Hugs in “Cuddle E. Hugs”
- JK Simmons as Conductor in “Snooze You Lose”
- Joe Pantoliano as Sticky Fins in “The Getaway”
- John O'Hurley as King Neptune in “The Clash of Triton & Trident Trouble”
- Johnny Knoxville as Johnny Krill in “Extreme Spots”
- Jon Hamm as Don Grouper in “Goodbye, Krabby Patty?”
- Keith David as Gary's Collar in “Chatterbox Gary”
- Kristen Wiig as Madame Hagfish in “The Curse of the Hex”
- Laraine Newman as Plankton's Grandmother in “Gramma's Secret Recipe”
- Marion Ross as Grandma SquarePants in “Grandma's Kisses, BlackJack, The Abrasive Side & Pet Sitter Pat”
- Mark Hamill as Moth in “Night Light & Mermaidman Begins”
- Michael McKean as Captain Frostymug in “License to Milkshake” and Lonnie in “Sharks vs. Pods”
- Nigel Planer as Dr. Marmalade in “Chimps Ahoy”
- Pat Morita as Udon in “Karate Island”
- Patton Oswalt as Jim the Fry Cook in “The Original Fry Cook”
- Peter Browngardt as Ice Cream King in “Patrick's Coupon Day”
- R Lee Ermy as Warden in “The Inmates of Summer”
- Ray Liotta as Trevor in “What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?”
- Rich Fulcher as Fuzzy Acorns in “The Way of the Sponge”
- Rik Mayall as Lord Reginald in “Chimps Ahoy”
- Sebastian Bach as Triton in “The Clash of Triton”
- Steve Buscemi as Dorsal Dan in “The Getaway”
- Tim Conway as Barnacle Boy in “Mermaidman and Barnacleboy”
- Victoria Beckham as Queen Amphitrite in “The Clash of Triton”
Celebrities that have appeared in the series as themselves, played stop-motion characters or been featured in a song, include:
- Bruce Brown as narrator in “SpongeBob SquarePants vs. the Big One”
- Cee-Lo Green as himself in “Truth or Square”
- Craig Ferguson as himself in “Truth or Square”
- Dave "Gruber" Allen as himself in “Truth or Square”
- David Hasselhoff as himself in “Truth or Square”
- Davy Jones as himself in “SpongeBob SquarePants vs. the Big One”
- Eddie Deezen as himself in “Truth or Square”
- Jim Jarmusch as Fisherman in “Hooky”
- John Goodman as Santa Claus in “It's a SpongeBob Christmas!”
- John Lurie as Fisherman in “Hooky”
- Junior Brown as "Texas" song in “Texas”
- LeBron James as himself in “Truth or Square”
- P!nk as herself and featured in "We've Got Scurvy" song in “Truth or Square”Pantera featured in "Prehibernation" song in “Prehibernation Week”
- Ricky Gervais as himself in “Truth or Square”
- Robin Williams as himself in “Truth or Square”
- Rosario Dawson as herself in “Truth or Square”
- Shannon Tweed as Mom Fish in “20,000 Patties Under the Sea”
- Tina Fey as herself in “Truth or Square”
- Triumph the Insult Dog as himself in “Truth or Square”
- Violent Femmes version of the theme song featured on “It's a SpongeBob Christmas!” DVD & Blu-Ray
- Ween featured in “Loop de Loop” song in “Your Shoe's Untied”
- Will Ferrell as himself in “Truth or Square”
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Originally published: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 18:49 BST.
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