King of the Nerds Cereal Bar will be open to the public from 8 AM – 4 PM Thursday, July 18 – Sunday, July 21. The cost is FREE
King of the Nerds Cereal Bar:
Guests will encounter
a long wall of cereal dispensers containing a vast array of breakfast
favorites. A branded commercial-grade milk dispenser will top off bowls
·
32 different types of cereal· 20 different toppings
· 5 milk options
Ender's Game Exclusive Fan Experience - Attendees will be able to visit an elaborate, specially constructed ENDER'S GAME exhibit outside of the Hilton Gaslamp, featuring 8 unique rooms representing the most iconic environments of Ender's world, complete with original film props and set pieces used in the movie. Throughout the experience, attendees will be able to see exclusive film footage on LED screens, interact with new digital content, integrate photos of themselves into the highly anticipated Battle Room, and register to win a home make over.
401 K STREET, San Diego, CA, United
HISTORY’s Vikings Interactive Waterway experience includes miniature Vikings “ships” that visitors can race on actual water, a Photo Op area for keepsakes, and “Lagertha”-inspired shield maidens who will greet visitors.
450 Second Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Viz Media
VIZ Media will be located in Booth 2819
Fans are further invited to participate in a fun ONE PIECE stamp rally and enter to win a new iPad® Mini! Pick up a treasure map at the VIZ Media booth and collect stamps at partners Namco Bandai (Booth 121) and FUNimation (Booth 4135). For an extra chance to win, also visit the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP truck on Saturday afternoon (7/20) during the SHONEN JUMP Fan Meet Up at the 5th Avenue landing behind the convention center!
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VIZ Media Comic-Con Panels & Special Events Include:
Thursday July 18th
4:00 – 5:00PM VIZ Media Panel
(Room 7AB) – Special Announcements at Panel!
Get
the latest updates and exciting news directly from VIZ Media staff on
your favorite manga and anime! You'll also get the scoop on new
acquisitions, upcoming releases, and special new projects to be
announced!
Friday July 19th
1:00 – 2:00PM VIZAnime Featuring Neon Alley Panel
(Room 32AB)
Find
out what's new and hot in the world of VIZ anime, distributors of
Japan's super hit NARUTO, BLEACH and many more. Come join members of the
VIZ Media animation team for special announcements, fun prize
giveaways, and get an exclusive look at Neon Alley, the 24/7 anime
streaming experience that's like nothing ever seen before.
Saturday July 20th
4:00 – 5:00PM WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Podcast – Live Recording!
(Room 5AB)
Join
podcast controller Urian Brown and the rest of the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP
team at our first-ever LIVE podcast recording session, only at
Comic-Con! We’ll also be giving away a ton of prizes!
2:00PM WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Fan Meet Up!
(5th Avenue Parking Lot)
Join other fans at the 5th
Avenue Landing Parking Lot (Exit the convention center past Hall H and
walk down Convention Way toward the harbor and follow the signs) for a
special SHONEN JUMP meet-up. Get energized with the SHONEN JUMP team -
attendees will receive free sodas and energy drinks featuring Naruto and
the rest of your favorite SHONEN JUMP characters. Get there early for a
chance to design your own custom-printed SHONEN JUMP t-shirt. Free
while supplies last!
Sunday July 21st
10:30 – 11:30AM
Signing: UGLYDOLL Co-creator David Horvath and Artist Ian McGinty
(VIZ Media Booth 2819)
Meet
UGLYDOLL co-creator David Horvath, artist Ian McGinty and a special
Uglydoll pal at the VIZ Media booth and get an exclusively signed free
poster and UGLYDOLL comic! Also catch the first
original graphic novel for Wage™, Babo™, OX™, Ice-Bat™ and their
friends in this fun new adventure, available now from VIZ Media.
12 – 1PM
Panel: Kids Comics: Here to Stay!
(Room 28DE)
What do BABYMOUSE, HELLO KITTY®, UGLYDOLL, NINJAGO, MAX
STEEL, and BEN 10 have in common? They're now all part of the
incredible world of kids’ comics! Moderated by author/librarian and Good Comics for Kids contributor Scott Robins, the panel features Eisner-nominated BABYMOUSE creator and CBLDF board member Jennifer Holm, UGLYDOLL co-creator Davi d Horvath, artists Ian McGinty (UGLYDOLL, HELLO KITTY) and Jolyon Yates (NINJAGO), VIZ Media editor Traci Todd (HELLO KITTY, UGLYDOLL), and Jesse Post, Director of Marketing for Papercutz.
1:30 – 2:30PM
Signing: Hello Kitty® & HELLO KITTY® Artist Jacob Chabot
(VIZ Media Booth 2819)
Celebrate the release of VIZ Media’s new HELLO KITTY® original graphic novels by meeting Hello Kitty in-person as well as Eisner-nominated HELLO KITTY graphic novel artist Jacob Chabot, and get a free signed poster! Don’t miss Hello Kitty as you've never seen her, in brand new stories filled with fashion, music and adventure!
3:30 – 4:30PM
Signing: MAX STEEL Writer Tom Pinchuk
(VIZ Media Booth 2819)
Pick
up an exclusive, free sneak preview comic of the upcoming turbo-charged
graphic novel MAX STEEL: THE PARASITES and meet graphic novel writer
Tom Pinchuk, and receive a special free signed art card.