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Friday, March 27
 

2:00pm PDT

Identity, Growth, and Graphic Novels
Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
From first crushes and friendships to family, culture, and finding your voice, moderator Grace Sheehy (senior librarian of library resources at Mission Viejo Public Library) speaks with authors James Burks (Box Tales: Super Terrific Showtime!), Joshua Pruett (Phineas and Ferb: A-MAZE-Ing Creature Double Feature), Richard Ashley Hamilton (Leo Da Vinci: Renaissance Kid), and Michael Grover (Jake Spooky and the Wolves Within Him) as they explore how they craft powerful coming-of-age stories centering on identity, change, and self-discovery, ultimately helping young readers navigate their own journeys.
Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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3:00pm PDT

Willie Ito: A Conversation with an Animation Legend
Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Willie Ito is known for his work for Disney, Hanna-Barbera, and Warner Bros. Mindy Johnson, award-winning author and historian, speaks with Willie about his five-decade career in animation art.
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Willie Ito

A-01, WonderCon Special Guest
Willie Ito began his 50-year career in animation working on Disney’s iconic spaghetti-kissing scene in 1953's Lady & The Tramp. He continued to work at Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, Bob Clampett Productions, and other studios before returning to Disney in the early 1970s. After... Read More →
Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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4:00pm PDT

Hello Maggie Film Premiere
Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
WonderCon special guest animator Willie Ito is joined by Tony Tarantini (faculty member in Sheridan College's animation program with production work on Beetlejuice and The Care Bears), James Lopez (a Disney animator whose projects include Hercules and The Lion King), Logan Christie (director of operations for the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, which produced the film and Anthony Keith (an entrepreneur, event sponsor, and former Comic-Con department head) to discuss their roles in the creation of the film Hello Maggie , as well as the involvement of Nemo Art Academy and Italian composer Carlo Chiarotti in the film's creation.
Special Guests
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Willie Ito

A-01, WonderCon Special Guest
Willie Ito began his 50-year career in animation working on Disney’s iconic spaghetti-kissing scene in 1953's Lady & The Tramp. He continued to work at Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, Bob Clampett Productions, and other studios before returning to Disney in the early 1970s. After... Read More →
Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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5:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Jasmine Guillory
Friday March 27, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
New York Times bestselling writer Jasmine Guillory is in conversation with author and screenwriter Alanna Bennett as they discuss Jasmine's career path, writing romance for adults and young adults, and continuing to find the joy in writing amidst the ups and downs of publication.
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Jasmine Guillory

WonderCon Special Guest
Friday March 27, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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6:00pm PDT

Bridging The Expanse: Who Doesn't Love a "Good" Villain?
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Moderator Michael Pea (senior writer, Friends of Comic-Con) and villainous experts Glenton Richards (staff writer, The Expanse), Krys Blackwood (principal designer, NASA JPL), Julius Francisco (Southern CA School of Writing 2.0), and Dr. Robert Hurt (astronomer, Caltech) explore the nuanced realm of villainy in The Expanse universe, where characters challenge traditional notions of good and evil. While some of these antagonists may pursue worthwhile goals, their methods delve into our inner darkness, leaving audiences to question the high cost of justice and the shadowy depths of greed. Every "good" villain thinks that they are right.
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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7:00pm PDT

Evolution of Fanzines
Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Zines are a staple of the sci-fi and comic community, and if not for Trekkie housewives, we wouldn't have the fanfiction and shipping culture we see today. This panel features Hazel and Emily, long-time fandom girls and zine writers, who will explore zine origins in fandom spaces while offering guidance on how to start a zine.
Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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8:00pm PDT

Quests & Queries!
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
The Welcome Party—Alix Catherine, Cole Garrison, and Jason Patrick Galit (JPG)—host this afterparty game of wordplay and clever query crafting where participants answer questions and question answers. Kimberley Wong (actress and voice actress, Queen of Tears) and Movie Mija (Emily Baeza) (producer, filmmaker, and content creator) will test their pop culture knowledge and put that knowledge into practice by crafting new questions, generating different answers to the same questions, and breaking down questions to find the answers they seek. With guest host Law Sharma (actor and entertainment journalist), this education- and comedy-focused battle of wits emphasizes that the thought process behind crafting an answer is just as important as the answer itself.
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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9:00pm PDT

Star Wars After Dark Trivia Party
Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Teams compete in spirited rounds of Star Wars trivia hosted by Richard Woloski and Sarah Woloski (Skywalking Through Neverland podcast/YouTube). Each side of the room works as a team to answer quirky trivia questions ranging from movies and TV series, behind-the-scenes nuggets, and parody songs to sliced appendages. You don't have to be a trivia expert, and you might walk away with new Star Wars fun fact knowledge. Contestants will receive a raffle ticket to win prizes.
Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
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