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Wondercon Anaheim 2018 is just around the corner beginning March 23 and Marvel is planning something special for the comic convention fans. As you may know, Anaheim is the hometown of Mickey Mouse and has been for a number of years. Marvel Studios which is owned by Disney is planning on using Wondercon Anaheim – which is literally down the street from Disneyland – to debut some new footage from the upcoming Cloak & Dagger series as well as hold a series of panels including a Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Q & A with the cast and crew of the ABC series. Below are the schedules and list of panels.
“Los Angeles, CA (Feb 28, 2018) – Marvel Television returns to WonderCon with the fan-favorite Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Con debut of brand-new series for Freeform, Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger. Marvel Animation returns with an exciting panel that takes the fans on a behind-the-scenes look at the production process for some of the animation team’s most popular series and upcoming new projects. Join us for the not to be missed panels with the popular cast and creators, featuring premieres of never-before-seen footage, exclusive signings, and a few fun surprises along the way – all starting Friday, March 23 through Saturday, March 24.”
Full schedule below. Jump in on the conversation by using #MarvelWonderCon:
MARVEL TELEVISION PANEL SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, MARCH 23RD
MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER
Anaheim Convention Center, March 23, 2018 – 4:45PM – North 200A
Join series stars Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph, along with executive producer and Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb, executive producer and showrunner Joe Pokaski, and director Gina Prince-Bythewood for a must-see panel featuring a sneak peak at the highly-anticipated new series.
Freeform’s new original series “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” is the story of Tandy Bowen (Olivia Holt) and Tyrone Johnson (Aubrey Joseph) – two teenagers from very different backgrounds, who find themselves burdened by newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another. Tandy can emit light daggers and finds hope in the light, while Tyrone has the ability to control darkness which gives him the power he needs. They quickly learn they are better together than apart as they join forces to seek justice for the loved ones they lost early on. You won’t want to miss this!
SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH
MARVEL ANIMATION: FROM PENCIL TO SCREEN
Anaheim Convention Center, March 24, 2018 – 12:30PM – 300D
Join Marvel Animation for a behind the scenes journey through all aspects of production and development! You’ll get an exclusive look at how Marvel assembles acclaimed animated series and projects such as Marvel’s Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout and the highly-anticipated Marvel Rising, as well as an inside glimpse at the popular Marvel Funko animated shorts and Marvel LEGO Super Heroes – Black Panther: Trouble in Wakanda. Led by Cort Lane (SVP, Animation and Family Entertainment) and featuring several special guests, the Marvel Animation team will share rare insight into the writing process, voice direction, production, never-before-seen sneak peeks from upcoming projects, and tons of scoops on future storylines. Don’t miss it!
MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.
Anaheim Convention Center, March 24, 2018 – 4:45PM – Arena
Your favorite agents are back in Anaheim! Join Clark Gregg, Chloe Bennet, Ming-Na Wen, Elizabeth Henstridge, Iain De Caestecker, Henry Simmons, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, and Jeff Ward, along with executive producers Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, Jeff Bell, and Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television, to talk all things Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season five! Find out what’s coming up with a Q&A and sneak peek of a never-before-seen episode. The action-packed series from Marvel Television airs Friday nights at 9|8c on ABC!
*Talent is subject to change.
MARVEL TELEVISION AUTOGRAPH SIGNING SCHEDULE:
Please note that the WonderCon online Exclusives Portal will launch on February 28th and at that time WonderCon Anaheim badge holders can log-in and create a list of exclusive signings they’d be interested in attending. On March 19th, WonderCon attendees will be selected at random and receive an email confirmation with more details.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd
MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER – Exclusive Signing Room – 1:30-2:30PM
Freeform and Marvel will be hosting a special exclusive autograph signing with cast and executive producers from their highly anticipated new original series “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger.” For more information on “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger,” please visit www.freeform.go.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24th
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Exclusive Signing Room – 3:00-4:00PM
Marvel is excited to announce a special exclusive autograph signing with the cast and producers of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
Stay tuned to www.marvel.com for all the breaking news from Marvel Television at WonderCon. Follow @Marvel on Twitter and “like” Marvel on Facebook for minute-by-minute updates on all things in the MCU.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. airs Fridays at 9|8c on ABC. Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger will debut on Freeform on Thursday, June 7th at 8|7c.
