New York CC 2018 : Six unmissable panels this year
The NYCC taking place at the Javits Convention Center in midtown Manhattan started attracting fans on its first day on Thursday, and had much in store for them.
Though not as big as the SDCC International, the NYCC is still bound to reveal plenty of news about films, TV shows, comics, books, and more that is to come in the following months.
Here are some of the panels you should not give a miss at the NYCC.
Just call us Newt Scamander, we’ve arrived in New York! We’re ready for a lot of Wizarding World fun @NY_Comic_Con , so keep checking in to keep up with the action. pic.twitter.com/mfzpTdg0u4
— Pottermore (@pottermore) October 4, 2018
Thursday
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Location: Room 1A06 – Javits Center
Guests: Jamie Parker Noma Dumezweni Paul Thornley Poppy Miller Sam Clemmett Alex Price Anthony Boyle
Description: Meet the original cast members of the Tony Award-winning play as they talk about bringing the magic and iconic characters of JK Rowling's Wizarding World to life. 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is a two-part event that reveals the eighth stories in the series. This is based on an original new story by JK Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany.
Ben Blacker talks Infinity Wars: Weapon Hex and Hex wives
Time: 11 am - 11.15 am
Location: NYCC Live Stage - Booth 174 - Javits Center
Guests: Ben Blacker
Description: Ben Blacker previews the titles for Infinity Wars: Weapon Hex (for Marvel) and Hex Wives (for Vertigo).
Friday
DreamWorks' 'Voltron Legendary Defender', a Netflix original series
Time: 10.30 am - 11.30 am
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St
Guests: Joaquim Dos Santos, Lauren Montgomery, Josh Hamilton
Description: Meet executive producers Joaquim Dos Santos and Lauren Montgomery, story editor Josh Hamilton and voice actors, as they take a walk down memory lane and look back on the seven seasons of DreamWorks' Voltron Legendary Defender. Apart from this, they will even offer a sneak peek inside the final chapter that is arriving on Netflix later this year.
Batman: The complete animated series deluxe limited edition Blu-ray box set
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by Verizon – Javits Center
Guests: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Loren Lester, Diane Pershing, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski
Description: Meet the key forces behind 'Batman: The Animated Series' as the reveal an extended look at the newly-remastered footage and unveil additional information about the Blu-ray box set, that the fans will be able to enjoy later this year.
Saturday
Marvel's 'Daredevil' cast interview
Time: 10.45 am - 11 am
Location: NYCC Live Stage - Booth 174 - Javits Center
Guests: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Wilson Bethel, Deborah Ann Woll, Jay Ali, Joanne Whalley, Elden Henson, Erik Oleson
Description: Wondering where Matt Murdock has been since the 'Defender'? Meet Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Vincent D'Onofrio (Wilson Fisk), Wilson Bethel (FBI agent), Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), Jay Ali (Rahul "Ray" Nadeem), Joanne Whalley (Sister Maggie), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), and Erik Oleson (Showrunner) as they stop by to tease fans about season 3 that is to release on Netflix.
'Future Man' cast Interview
Time: 11 am - 11.30 am
Location: NYCC Live Stage - Booth 174 - Javits Center
Guests: Josh Hutcherson, Derek Wilson, Eliza Coupe, Kyle Hunter, Ariel Shuffer, Ben Karlin, ,
Description: Watch creators Ariel Shuffer and Kyle Hunter come along with producer Ben Karlin and fellow cast members, for a small discussion about the time-travelling comedy and maybe a tease of season 2 if you are lucky enough.
Calling all #FutureMan fans. Come see Joosh, Tiger and Wolf at @NY_Comic_Con this Saturday at 2:45 PM ET. pic.twitter.com/Rof1Yn2fzk
— Future Man (@futuremanonhulu) October 2, 2018
Sunday
'Riverdale' exclusive sneak peek and Q&A
Time: 10 am - 11 am
Location: The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
Guests: KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Luke Perry, Mädchen Amick, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Jon Goldwater
Description: 'Riverdale' makes it NYCC debut this year, meet Archie and the gang as they get ready to unveil secrets that keep arising from the shadows in a town that was once a quiet and ordinary place.
Can’t wait to see all of our #Riverdale fans in my favorite city this coming Sunday!
— Mädchen Amick (@madchenamick) October 2, 2018
Don't miss the @NY_Comic_Con panel at 10AM! #WBNYCC #BulldogBoys 🐶 #SerpentGirls 🐍 @CW_Riverdale pic.twitter.com/l4xO43peYu
Q&A with the cast of 'Critical Role'
Time: 10.45 am - 11.45 am
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by Verizon – Javits Center
Guests: Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Liam O'Brien, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Sam Reigel, Taleisin Jaffe, Brian W. Foster
Description: Meet Brian W Foster as he hosts a Critical Role community along with a Q&A with Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Liam O'Brien, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, and Taliesin Jaffe. The cast will answer all your questions about everything Critical Role.