Atlanta Comic Con: Panels & Events You Don’t Want To Miss!

It’s almost here! Atlanta Comic Con will be going on this weekend at the Georgia World Congress Center and I can’t wait! There are so many cool events and panels (and don’t forget the film festival) at ACC. I’ve highlighted a few events you don’t want to miss below. Click here for the full panel schedule.

STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS //Exhibit Hall C1

Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first!

Friday – 12pm – 7pm

Saturday – 10am – 7pm

Sunday – 10am – 5pm

Friday July 13th

SEAN YOUNG Q&A 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM // C114

Enjoy this session with the Sean Young, the woman behind Rachael (Blade Runner), Chani (Dune), Lt. Lois Einhorn (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective), and countless other characters you love!

YAYA HAN Q&A 5:00pm – 6:00PM // C108

Join this cosplay goddess for a one-on-one that delves into her live as a professional cosplay entertainer, designer, and model!

FILM FESTIVAL: “BLACK LIGHTNING – TOBIAS’ REVENGE”

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM // C103
We love Black Lightning and what is better than a screening of “Black Lightning – Tobias’ Revenge” amongst your fellow ACC friends! In this episode- While on a mission to rescue the kidnapped mayor of Metropolis, Jefferson Pierce aka (Black Lightning) faces his nemesis Tobias Whale and several high ranking members of the 100 gang making it his toughest battle yet.

ATLANTA RADIO THEATRE COMPANY (ARTC) 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM // C114
Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, presents a selection of comic themed scripts. Come with us on an adventure in sound! Our dashing duos and courageous crime fighters will clean up their mean streets and charm your racing hearts.

Saturday July 14th

SEAN ASTIN Q&A 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM // C114

From Samwise to Stranger Things, Sean Astin tells all in a one-on-one panel with the talented treasure himself!

TWISTED TOONZ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM // C114

You do NOT want to miss the famous live movie read featuring the biggest voice acting superstars in the galaxy! You haven’t lived until you’ve heard Winnie the Pooh as Darth Vader, Christopher Walken as Harry Potter, or Pinky & the Brain as Frodo and Sam! It’s time to experience your favorite movies in a brand new, completely hysterical and utterly TWISTED way!

MATTHEW LEWIS Q&A 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM // C114

If you have to choose one panel to see, make sure it is with the true chosen one, Neville Longbottom, from the beloved “Harry Potter” series! #HarryPotterForever

RAY PARK Q&A 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM // C114

Venture to a galaxy far, far away with the man behind the menacing fan favorite from Star Wars, Darth Maul!

PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY (WITH. BAAAD WORDS)

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM // C101 // Ages 18+

Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’, they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks.

LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

9:30 PM – 11:30 PM // C114 // Ages 18+

Join Lips Down on Dixie, Atlanta’s longest performing show, in a live shadow cast production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. They are awesome!

Sunday, July 15

BREANNA HILDEBRAND Q&A 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM // C114

Revel in the glory of Deadpool’s unstoppably awesome Negasonic Teenage Warhead!

AMAZING STRANGERS FROM THE PLANET KRYPTON!

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM // C108

This year, Superman and Supergirl fans have been able to enjoy two different depictions of Krypton on television! The CW’s Supergirl and SyFy’s Krypton have utilized the small screen to explore the technology, culture, and faith of Krypton. How does each portrayal give us more insight into the House of El?

LEA THOMPSON Q&A   1:30 PM – 2:20 PM // C114

Marty’s Mom has got it going on! Head Back to the Future in this panel with Lea Thompson as she regales you with stories from one of sci-fi’s favorite sets (and maybe we can get some Switched at Birth scoop too!)

CARY ELWES Q&A 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM // C114

As you wish! Enjoy a one-on-one with Cary Elwes, the man behind The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men In Tights, Saw, and many other beloved movies!

It’s going to be a great weekend! Click here for ticket information and for updates during the show, follow the ACC on Twitter and Instagram @AtlantaComicCon  and the hashtag #ACC2018 You can always keep up with the Nice Girls @Nicegirlstv and me at @Lisa_NGTV on Twitter. Happy Con!