The panel schedule for New York Comic Con 2018 has been officially revealed today. As we’ve done in the past, we’ve gone through the schedule and highlighted some of the more notable panels that pertain to Star Wars. Check out what we found in the schedule provided below (with more to come as we get closer to October), which includes the Hasbro Star Wars panel set for October 7 at 1:15pm. Attendees can expect Hasbro to reveal some new products during the panel as we saw earlier at Mexico’s Unboxing Toy Convention and Fan Expo Canada.
October 4
Disney Publishing Presents: What’s New and Upcoming from Disney Publishing
October 04, 2018, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
NYPL 476 5th Ave – Celeste Auditorium
Get a sneak peak at all the new and upcoming titles coming from Disney Publishing, including Disney-Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents, Marvel Press, Disney Press, and more! Moderated by Dina Sherman and Emily Meehan, featuring Christina Lynn Herman (The Devouring Gray), Carlos Hernandez (Sal & Gabby Break the Universe), Lorraine Clink (Powers of a Girl) , Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos (The Adventurers Guild), Molly Brooks (Sanity & Tallulah), Justina Ireland (Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon: Lando’s Luck)
Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy Discussion
October 04, 2018, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Room 1A21 – Javits Center
Celebrate the many formative female characters of Star Wars in this fan-centric panel hosted by author Amy Ratcliffe and several of the artists who contributed to the new book, “Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy.” Discussion will include characters from the films, TV shows, comics, and novels.
October 5
Disney-Lucasfilm Publishing Presents: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away
October 05, 2018, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Room 1A10 – Javits Center
Join Disney-Lucasfilm Press Executive Director Michael Siglain as he shares what’s new and coming soon in books from a galaxy far, far away. Attendees never know who will pop up on this annual panel, and surely not one for Star Wars fans to miss!
So You Want to be a Jedi (Or Stormtrooper, Or Pilot…)
October 05, 2018, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Cosplay Central Stage – River Pavilion – 4th Fl Javits Center
Just like the galaxy, the Star Wars Costuming Community is vast, but has a universal purpose of charity. On this panel, representatives from the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, the Mandolorian Mercs, and Saber Guild will discuss what makes an approve-able costume, how the groups differ, and their individual and combined goals to make the world a better place through Star Wars, one lightsaber at a time.
October 6
Nothing listed.
October 7
Saber Guild’s Padawan Training Institute
October 07, 2018, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Room 1C03 – Javits Center
Calling all young Padawans! Does your youngling want to train in the ways of the Jedi? If your youngling is between the ages of 4 to 10, sign them up for Saber Guild’s Padawan Training Institute! All Padawans will be handed a real training lightsaber and taught the ancient battle forms and techniques from a true Jedi Master. Trainings are limited to 40 Padawans per sessions, so sign up early! May the Force Be With You.
Hasbro Star Wars
October 07, 2018, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Room 1A02 – Javits Center
Join members of the Hasbro & Lucasfilm team from a galaxy far, far away as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars product line. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings & more. No, this is not a trap!
