Here's a look at the Star Wars related programming for
WonderCon - Anaheim 2014 (April 18 - 20, 2014)
Friday, April 18th
501st and Rebel Legions: Costuming for the Good of the Galaxy!
Friday April 18, 2014 12:30pm - 1:30pm @ Room 203
Have what it takes to create an amazing Star Wars costume? Want to know more about joining the 501st Legion and/or Rebel Legion? "Trust in the Force"...and a little assistance from members from the 501st Legion (The Bad Guys) and the Rebel Legion (The Good Guys) who are here to help. Learn about basic costuming standards, what's involved, how to join, and more!
How to Build Your Own R2!
Friday April 18, 2014 5:00pm - 6:00pm @ Room 207
Come pick the brains of some local R2 builders to learn what it takes to build your own R2. Panelists Chris Romines, Mike McMaster, Mike Senna, and William Miyamoto will give you a look into the world of building a fully functional Star Wars R2 astromech. The panel is hosted by fellow builder Victor Franco.
The Making of The Star Wars
Friday April 18, 2014 5:30pm - 6:30pm @ Room 203
WonderCon Anaheim special guest artist Mike Mayhew (
Avengers) goes behind the scenes of the Diamond GEM Award-winning series,
The Star Wars, from Dark Hose Comics. Mike will take you on a tour of the universe that was never meant to be, from its mysterious origins to a sneak peek at the collected volumes coming this summer.
Saturday, April 19
Behind the Scenes of Star Wars Rebels
Saturday April 19, 2014 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Room 300AB
Members of the cast and crew of
Star Wars Rebels present an exclusive look at the highly anticipated television series.
Star Wars Rebels is set between
Episodes III and
IV, and it is a dark time in the galaxy. In the spirit of the original trilogy, the Empire is once again the preeminent villain of the saga, and
Star Wars Rebels puts the might of Imperial forces in the spotlight. Produced by Lucasfilm Animation and featuring many of the key talents from the Emmy Award-winning
Star Wars: The Clone Wars,
Star Wars Rebels is scheduled to premiere this fall as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel; it will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world.
The Psychology of Star Trek vs. Star Wars: Episode III
Saturday April 19, 2014 7:30pm - 8:30pm @ Room 213
Psychologists Dr. Andrea Letamendi (UnderTheMaskOnline.com) and Dr. Ali Mattu (BrainKnowsBetter.com) bring their popular, intergalactic sci-fi battle back to WonderCon Anaheim for round 3! These geeky psychologists step into the pop culture ring, this time with a focus on the character relationships from these two legendary franchises. Special panelists include actors Chase Masterson (
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and Catherine Taber (
Star Wars: The Clone Wars). Join a side and cast your vote as they crown one as the winner! Impartially moderated by Brian Ward (
The Arkham Sessions).
(Source:
WonderCon 2014 Programming Schedule)