Manga Drawing Workshop With Misako Rocks!
Misako will give you a manga/comic drawing technique step by step. If you're interested in learning how to draw or want to show her your drawing, this is the perfect workshop for you! Come and join us!
- 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM – Variant Stage
Cartoon Network: Firebreather Exclusive Screening and Panel
Fans will get the first look at Cartoon Network’s original CGI movie, Firebreather, with an exclusive screening! Be the first to see the film, then stay for an in-depth panel discussion featuring creator and co-executive producer Phil Hester (The Wretch), co-executive producer Andy Kuhn (Freedom Ring), and writer/director Peter Chung (Aeon Flux). Firebreather is based on the popular comic book series and will premiere on Cartoon Network in November.
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM – Room 1A08
Stan Lee Foundation Writing Contest
Join the winners of the Stan Lee Foundation Writing Contest!
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM – Variant Stage
ichiP!
When anime, dancing, and three girls combine, Ichigo Pantsu is born! Ichigo Pantsu (or ichiP!) is a three-girl dance troupe from New York City, and they're happy to perform on their home turf at NYAF this year!
- 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM – Variant Stage
Ben 10 – 10.10.10 Celebration Panel
Come celebrate Ben 10 on 10.10.10 with the cast of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien! Fans will be treated to a never-before-seen episode of the series with voiceover dialogue performed LIVE by Yuri Lowenthal (Ben), Greg Cipes (Kevin) and Ashley Johnson (Gwen)! Other panel highlights include a sneak peak at the new season of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, cast Q&A, and a chance to win lots of Ben 10 Prizes!
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Room 1A06
WORRRD UP! With Word Girl
WordGirl, Scholastic Media’s definition dynamo and synonym-wielding super heroine is elated (adj; thrilled or happy) to take a break from saving the day to meet with some of her biggest fans at New York Comic Con’s Kids Day event! For more information about WordGirl, visit the website.
- 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM – Variant Stage
The Amazing Aexeous Robot
Aexeous moves, talks, stands, and interacts with people in real time! Meet a giant robot right here at NYCC and NYAF!
- 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM – Variant Stage
Emotes
Bring your kids to this stage performance by the Emotes!
- 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Variant Stage
Wild, Wacky, and Zany Comics Adventures
Join Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost, Faith Erin Hicks, and Dave Roman for this wild, wacky and zany comic adventure on the Kids Day stage!
- 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM – Variant Stage
Children's TV Legends
The ToonSeum, Pittsburgh's Museum of Cartoon Art, brings together the most iconic and beloved characters and puppeteers to present a behind the scenes look at the history of children's television. This once in a lifetime panel, will feature stories, discussion and question and answers about the greatest children's television shows of all time and the people who made the shows possible.
- 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM – Room 1A21
Kids Costume Contest
Is your child the cutest Batman, Spider-man or Princess Peach? Join the Kids Costume Contest and show off your adorable little superhero.
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM – Variant Stage
Jedi Training for Kids
Have your little one trained to use the force in this kids Jedi training with the NY Jedi!
- 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM – Variant Stage
In addition to live stage performances, children are invited to participate in some miniature activities surrounding the Variant Stage. Some of these side stations include:
- Observing a chalk artist in-action
- A drawing and coloring station, featuring official comic book line-art
- Creating clothespin superhero with Art Force Five, Alfred University’s (Booth # 2285) super art heroes!
- Mingling with famous comic and movie heroes (photos ops are welcome), courtesy of NY Jedi, Empire City Garrison & the Rebel Legion
- Creating art and comics with Kids Comic Con artists
- Juggling practice and supplies from Try Out Toys-Sphereplay (Booth # 2388)
- And more!
Special Thanks to…
Nemo Publishing for supporting this year’s Kids Day. Learn more about Nemo Publishing’s latest adventure series, Jay Piscopo’s “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli!” www.captneli.com