PANEL ROOM SCHEDULE
Fun and Exciting Panel Room events all weekend long!
2024 Panel Schedule
Included with Admission!
Panel Room Location - #SA13 on Floor Map
Across from Planet Fitness
Saturday, November 9th:
12:00pm-12:45pm – A Kid and a Comic: Meet the Creators!
A Kid and a Comic is bringing back the joy of newspaper comic strips with issues packed full of comics, puzzles, and activities meant to be enjoyed by big and little kids everywhere. Join creators Scott Hanna, Bill Morrison, Darren Auck, James Nguyen, Chris Ring, and the owner and editor of AKAAC John Kanakry for a panel all about this great project that features amazing collaborations by dozens of participating creators!
1:00p-1:45p - Drunk on Disney Live!
Hosts Guy Hutchinson and Dana Snyder have been entertaining listeners of the Drunk on Disney podcast for over 200 episodes, and now they are coming to the Twin Tiers Comic-Con Panel Room for a live show! This is sure to be a great time with these two very talented guests, so don’t miss it!
2:00p-2:45p - Why Are You Wearing That Stupid Man-Suit? w/ James Duval
In 2001 the character Frank the Rabbit helped cement Donnie Darko as one of the greatest independent films ever made. Come hang out in the T2C2 Panel room for a conversation with James Duval about his iconic role as Frank, and the many other characters he has played in films such as SLC Punk, Gone in 60 Seconds, and more!
3:00p-3:45p – I Assure You, We’re OPEN w/ Brian O’Halloran & Marilyn Ghigliotti
It’s been 30 years since Clerks grabbed the attention of Gen X by encapsulating what life was like being young in the 90s. Don’t miss this special T2C2 panel presentation with Brian O’Halloran (Dante) and Marilyn Ghigliotti (Veronica) as we all look back on the incredible film that launched the ViewAskewniverse so many of us love!
4:00p – 4:45p – T2C2 Celebrity Spotlight: Michelle Ang
Join us for a special panel presentation with award winning actress Michelle Ang! Michelle was nominated for an Emmy in her role as Alex in Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462, and the winner of Best Actress in a Feature Film at the New Zealand Film and TV Awards for My Wedding and Other Secrets! Take a trip with us through her amazing career from Xena Warrior Princess to the voice behind the Star Wars character Omega in the Bad Batch!
5:00p - T2C2 2024 Cosplay Contest!
Time for you to go head-to-head with the rest of the T2C2 Cosplay Nation! Four prizes will be awarded: Best in Show, Best Craftsmanship, Most In Character, and Promotors Pick. To participate, you must be pre-judged by our panel of judges. Pre-judging will take place from 2p-4p on Saturday. Cosplayers aged 12 and up only.
Sunday, November 10th
12:00p-12:45p – Rural Creativity: Navigating an Artistic Career in a Small Town
In this fun and informative panel, hear how artistic professionals sustain and promote their careers all while living in the Southern Tier. Join illustrator and podcaster Emily Swan (Doodle Crew, Sketching Shakespeare, Animorphs Anonymous) as she chats with film and comic writer David Ebeltoft (Blood For Dust, Here Alone, The Cabinet), cartoonist Ethan Young (NANJING: The Burning City, The Dragon Path, character designer for Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man), and award-winning author Caytlyn Brooke (Among the Hunted, Wired, Dark Flowers). A must for anyone wanting to create in the arts or entertainment industries while calling WNY home!
1:00p-1:45p - The NeverEnding Story: 40 Years Later w/ Noah Hathaway
Every generation features a handful of films that resonate with viewers so strongly they remain important to us throughout our lives. 1984’s “The NeverEnding Story” is one of these special films. Join us for a conversation with Noah Hathaway on his experience playing the role of Atreyu, and the impact it has had over the last four decades.
2:00p-2:45p – Aqua Teen Forever w/ Dana Snyder and Carey Means
Over the span of 139 episodes and 2 films Master Shake and Frylock provided fans with laughter and entertainment. Come hang out with Dana and Carey as we discuss ATHF and their careers in voice acting!
3:00p-3:45p – Sunday Sketch Off with Older and Doodle!
Join our friends Joey, Hunter, and Carter from the Older and Dumber podcast as they moderate an exciting Sketch Off with Emily Swan from the Doodle Crew! Joey and Emily will be joined by guest Geoff Munn and who knows who else may show up! The artists will be sketching live for our lucky attendees. This is a crowd participation panel, and you will be helping to decide what kind of crazy stuff these talented artists will have to draw! AND…you have a chance to leave with the original sketches! This one is sure to be a fun time, so don’t miss it!
4:00p - T2C2 2024 Kids Costume Contest!
Calling all kids 11 and under who love to dress up as their favorite Heroes and Villains! Join us in the panel room to check out the next generation of cosplay fanatics as they take part in a fun contest to showcase our younger Cosplayers! Registration will be from 12-2:30p, and will be for children aged 11 and under only. Winners will receive non-cash prize bags! This is sure to be adorable, don’t miss it!