FANS TO EXPERIENCE THE MOST TALENT-STACKED, STAR-STUDDED LINEUP IN L.A. COMIC CON HISTORY
By Staff Reports
Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, is excited to release its entire lineup of panels, entertainment and activations for its October 4-6 show. After delivering its most diverse and engaging show in event history in 2023, L.A. Comic Con is once again leveling up its show experience for fans by bringing them some of their most requested celebrity guests for panels and photograph/autograph opportunities, while welcoming new key partnerships with brands such as IGN to elevate the entire experience.
“Every year, it’s our goal to give attendees the most diverse, eclectic and inspiring show, that lets them rediscover why they’re fans in the first place,” said Chris DeMoulin, CEO/GM of Los Angeles Comic Con parent company CEI. “This year, we’re really touching on the nostalgia strings, bringing together some of our most requested guests and panels from the epic classic films we all know and love, while also highlighting the works of new creatives. We’re also continuing to embrace our growing gaming audience by doubling down on our West Hall activations. L.A. Comic Con 2024 will celebrate the creativity, artistry, diversity, and passion of being an Angelino and a Comic Con fan overall.”
LA Comic Con 2024 will feature over 300 panels and programming across the three-day event to showcase some of the most recognized and beloved names in pop culture. Throughout the weekend, there will be opportunities for fans to take photos and get autographs from their favorite talent. The main stage will feature some of the most anticipated L.A. Comic Con panels in recent years, including a reunion panel for the cast of The Addams Family, featuring Anjelica Huston, several “Star Wars” panels featuring Ewan McGregor, Rosario Dawson and more, and a live simulcast of the “Back to the Future” panel with Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Tom Wilson and Lea Thompson.“
Additionally, L.A. Comic Con is teaming up with IGN to broadcast all the highlights and best moments during the weekend. L.A. Comic Con will introduce new and exciting gaming activations to the West Hall , including Gonna Need Milk’s inaugural MILK Cup LAN Fortnite Championship featuring 99 of the best women gamers competing for $250,000, the largest women’s eSports prize pool in North American history.
L.A. Comic Con will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015.Show Hours for the three-day event are as follows:
❖ Friday, October 4: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
❖ Saturday, October 5: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
❖ Sunday, October 6: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
More details about the October 4-6 event are included below! Fans can still get their tickets by visiting www.comicconla.com/tickets.
2024 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AND DETAILS:
Full Talent Lineup:
- Amy Jo Johnson (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Felicity, Flashpoint)
- Anjelica Huston (Prizzi’s Honor, The Addams Family, John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum)
- Brandon Rogers (Helluva Boss, Blame the Hero, Hazbin Hotel)
- Carel Struycken (The Addams Family, Men in Black, Gerald’s Game)
- Christina Ricci (The Addams Family, Casper, Yellowjackets, Wednesday)
- Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future, The Addams Family, Who Framed Roger Rabbit)
- Cristina Vee (Helluva Boss, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, Victor & Valentino)
- Daniel Logan (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The book of Boba Fett)
- Emily Swallow (The Mandalorian, Supernatural, SEAL Team)
- Ewan McGregor (Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Trainspotting, Black Hawk Down)
- Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Mandalorian)
- Harry Beldon (Rick and Morty, Christmas Again)
- Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode II & III, Jumper, Shattered Glass)
- Hayden Panettiere (Heroes, Scream, Nashville)
- Jack De Sena (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Dragon Prince, All That)
- James Sie (Stillwater, Jackie Chan Adventures, Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Jennie Kwan (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, Suzume, Superkitties)
- Johnny Yong Bosch (Akira, Bleach, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
- Kate Micucci (When in Rome, The Lego Batman Movie, DuckTales)
- Lea Thompson (Howard the Duck, Back to the Future, Some Kind of Wonderful)
- Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future, Family Ties, Spin City)
- Ming-Na Wen (Mulan, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Mandalorian)
- Olivia Hack (Hey Arnold!, Bratz, Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim’s Convenience, Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka, Sin City, Men in Black II)
- Steve “Sting” Borden (American retired professional wrestler)
- Tara Strong (The Powerpuff Girls, Teen Titans, The Fairly OddParents)
- Todd Haberkorn (Fairy Tail, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Star Trek Continues)
- Tom Wilson (Back to the Future, Freaks and Geeks, The Informant)
- Vivienne Medrano (Helluva Boss, Hazbin Hotel, ZooPhobia)
- Vivien Lyra Blair (The Boogeyman, Dear Zoe, Obi-Wan Kenobi)
- Zach Tyler Eisen (The Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Ant Bully)
The Main Stage:
The main stage is where all of L.A. Comic Con’s top talent attractions will be spotlighted for their incredible work — serving as the hub for all the headliner panels and top entertainment guests.
Main Stage Panels
The Addams Family Reunion
Featuring Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Carel Struycken and Jimmy Workman, America’s favorite spooky family will be reuniting at L.A. Comic Con for the first time at any convention.
Spotlight on Ewan McGregor
Known for his roles in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The Mandalorian Panel
Featuring Giancarlo Esposito, Ming-Na Wen, Emily Swallow and Sun-Hyung Lee to spotlight the acclaimed Star Wars spin-off series.
Spotlight on Rosario Dawson
Known for her roles in Ahsoka, Clerks II & II, and Death Proof, Dawson will be joining the LA Comic Con stage on Friday, October 4th.
Spotlight on Kate Micucci
Kate will be hitting the L.A. Comic Con main stage to discuss her extensive career from Garfunkel and Oates, The Big Bang Theory, and Scooby-Doo.
Spotlight on Amy Jo Johnson
Once again, L.A. Comic Con fan-favorite, Amy Jo Johnson, will appear for her very own main stage panel.
Rick & Morty Cast Spotlight
Ian Cardoni (the voice of Rick since 2023), Harry Belden (the voice of Morty since 2023), and Spencer Grammer (the voice of Summer since 2013) will be hitting the LA Comic Con main stage.
West Hall Experience Featuring Gaming & Anime
IGN Partnership
IGN will be streaming content live from the South Hall Main Stage and the West Hall Gaming Stage all weekend along, including content related to guests, activations panels, and more. All of L.A. Comic Con’s gaming, entertainment, and anime content will be carried across all IGN platforms to fans all over the USA and around the world.
Organized Play Activation
The new and exciting “Organized Play” activation is custom-tailored to suit diverse gaming passions. Whether you’re drawn to the adrenaline-fueled intensity of the fighting game community, with epic showdowns in Tekken™ 8 and Street Fighter™ 6 or prefer the wholesome competition in Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate Licensed by ©Nintendo, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe Licensed by ©Nintendo, and Mario Party™ Superstars Licensed by ©Nintendo, there’s something for everyone.
Gaming Freeplay Zone:
Take a seat in our Freeplay zone and enjoy some of the hottest games on PC and console. Covering a range of classics to the newest releases, this hangout spot gives fans a chance to play games with others during the show!
The MILK Cup LAN Fortnite Championship
On Saturday, October 5th, L.A. Comic Con will host Gonna Need Milk’s inaugural Fortnite Championship in the Gaming Hall, featuring 99 of the best women gamers competing for $250,000, the largest women’s eSports prize pool in North American history. The championship will be broadcasted live on the gaming stage, with participants taking over the entirety of the Freeplay zone in the West Hall. Competitors will engage in trios scored by final Battle Royale placement in a best-of-three matches format.
Cast and Creators of Helluva Boss
An exclusive panel featuring the brilliant minds and voices behind the animated series, including creator Vivienne Medrano, voice actor and co-writer Brandon Rogers, and voice actress Erica Lindbeck.
Other Attractions & Activations:
Back to the Future Reunion
Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Thomas Wilson will come together for a cast reunion of the all-time cult-classic nearly 40 years after its release. While the panel will be broadcast on the main stage, it will take place in a 1,000-seat auditorium on the second floor of the L.A. Convention Center.
The 9th Annual National Cosplay Championship:
There’s no Comic Con without Cosplaying! That’s why every year, we give all our creative cosplayers a chance to compete for $25,000 in cash and other prizes by participating in one of three categories: Master, Journeyman, or Novice. All genres are welcome, including characters from film, television, theater, comics, video games, sci-fi, anime, horror, and original creations.
Kids’ Costume Contest:
Every year we host a special costume contest for all the junior cosplayers 12 and younger. All finalists will receive prizes and the top 5 will win a prize pack provided by a special guest!
Autographs and Photo Ops:
Fans can pre-purchase autographs and photo opportunities with some of their most anticipated guests!
Artists Alley
L.A. Comic Con hosts the largest artist exhibit hall in the country of any convention for independent artists, with over 1,000 artists and vendors gathered together to share their work.
World Class Artists & Creators Include:
- Scott Snyder (Batman, Justice League, WYTCHES)
- Ryan Ottley (Invincible, Amazing Spider-Man, Hulk)
- Michael Shawn Crahan (known by stage name “Clown” for the band Slipknot)
- Joëlle Jones (Wonder Girl, Catwoman, Super Girl, Batman)
- Mitch Gerads (Heroes in Crisis, Strange Adventures, Mister Miracle, Batman)
- Gerry Duggan (Deadpool, Hulk, Iron Man, Star Wars)
- Tom King (Batman/Catwoman, Strange Adventures)
- Josh Trujillo (Adventure Time, Captain America, Rick & Morty)
- Cody Ziglar (She-Hulk, Rick & Morty, Robot Chicken)
- Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Dead Day, Rogue Sun)
- Marc Guggenheim (Arrow, X-Men Gold, Amazing Spider-Man)
- Dennis Culver (Future State Gotham, Justice League Incarnate, Crone, Burnouts)
- Tini Howard (Catwoman, Excalibur, Phenomenocity, Assassinistas)
- Frank Tieri (Harley Quinn, Deadpool, Wolverine)
- Collin Kelly (Batman and Robin Eternal, Gotham City Garage, Green Arrow)
- Derek Hunter (Walking Dead: Small Bites, Adventure Time, DuckTales)
- Melisa Flores (Power Rangers, Glitter Force, Julius Junior)
- Soo Lee (Carmilla: The First Vampire, Star Wars: Tales From The Death Star)
- Stephanie Williams (Nubia and the Amazons, Nubia: Queen of the Amazons)
- Brian Buccellato (The Flash, Batman, Injustice)
Tickets for L.A. Comic Con’s 2024 event are currently available for purchase via this link. Stay tuned and stay in the know by visiting www.comicconla.com and following the event updates on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COMIC CON:
L.A. Comic Con is Los Angeles’ biggest and best multimedia pop culture convention, held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center. L.A. Comic Con assembles the most exciting, new and innovative players in comics, movies, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, anime, gaming and all things pop-culture, making it Los Angeles’ ultimate pop-culture destination. L.A. Comic Con is one of the most diverse and celebrated geek and pop-culture events in the United States, giving fans once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to truly enjoy safe interactions with their favorite creators and major players in the entertainment industry. For more information, please visit: https://www.comicconla.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
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