| WHO: VIZ Media is proud to host 2 panels at this year’s New York Comic Con, bringing out the voice actor from Naruto Shippuden, Maile Flanagan, and the executive editor of VIZ Originals, Fawn Lau! |
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| Thursday, October 12th, 3:00-4:00 PM @ Room 408 – Worldbuilding and Beyond: Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Hollywood Sci-fi and fantasy have been the source of some of the most creative, inspiring, and successful projects in Hollywood history. With audience demand for new voices and perspectives in sci-fi and fantasy stronger than ever, studios and streamers are on the hunt for the next genre franchise. With more opportunities for creators to build speculative worlds, bigger budgets, and more investment in sci-fi and fantasy on screens, what’s next for these genres in Hollywood? Hear from some of the most exciting creators, writers, and producers in sci-fi and fantasy about the state of these genres, and their predictions for world-building in comics, literature, TV, and film. How can sci-fi and fantasy break stereotypes, build immersive worlds, and grow fandoms by bringing these genres to screens. Panelists: Aron Levitz, President of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Fawn Lau, Executive Editor, VIZ OriginalsTamara Fuentes, Entertainment Editor, Cosmopolitan Saturday, October 14th, 4:45-5:45PM @ Room 405 – Naruto Shippuden Panel by VIZ Media Put on your headbands and come celebrate Naruto’s birthday with Maile Flanagan, the iconic English voice of Naruto Uzumaki! Listen to her many voice-acting battle stories and discover how she found her own ninja way. Plus, announcements, prizes, games, and more! |
 MERCH INFORMATION WHERE: Booth 2235 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CHASE EVENT: Collect a limited edition button and receive a hole punch at Banpresto, Atsuko, and CultureFly booths. Once all 3 buttons have been collected, head to Bandai booth #2705 for your exclusive Naruto Shippuden prize. *While supplies last. The final Prize will not be given unless all 3 buttons and hole punches have been received. |
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