The official Friday program schedule for Comic-Con@Home 2020 has been posted online. As has been the case with previous San Diego Comic-Con conventions, we’ve gone through schedule and highlighted any panels/events that pertain to (or could pertain to) Star Wars in a significant or notable way. Fridays at SDCC are traditionally pretty heavy with Star Wars content and the 2020 edition keeps that tradition alive in its new at-home version with panels dedicated to Lucasfilm Publishing, Mattel, and more. There’s even a panel dedicated to the extraordinary work of the late Ray Harryhausen in celebration of his 100th birthday.
Notably absent from Friday’s programming slate is a listing for Hasbro Star Wars. Hopefully this always exciting panel will be held on a different day this year. Check out the highlighted content below and then visit the provided source link for the full Friday schedule. Be sure to browse through the program schedules for Wednesday and Thursday if you missed them initially.
NOTE: All program times listed are PDT.
The complete list of participating Exhibitors as well as a printable map of the Exhibit Hall can be found here.
Comic-Con@Home 2020 will be held as a web-only event July 22-26.
Pixel Stories – Reimagining Video Game Narrative
10:00am – YouTube: https://youtu.be/QZd1H5TkAfg
Ever wanted to go behind-the-scenes on storytelling for games? Meet the industry’s most innovative writers working on today’s fan-favorite video games in this exclusive virtual Comic-Con panel! Take a closer look into their creative writing process, character development, world-creation, and production to hear how it’s all done. Learn from Aaron Contreras (Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order), Clay Murphy (Control), Amelia Gray (Telling Lies), Jennie Kong (Sky) as they chat with moderator John Wie. (Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences) about their approach to narrative in blockbuster and indie games.
The Mandalorian and His Many Gadgets
10:00am – YouTube: https://youtu.be/vWOWSMfiVOQ
Daniel J. Glenn (podcast producer), Dr. Michael Dennin (science expert: ancient aliens, Star Wars tech), and Ben Siepser (bio-engineer) of the podcast Fascinating Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gear-Based Technologies explore the science behind the various tools Mando uses to secure his bounties. From tracking fobs and jetpacks, to wrist rockets and flamethrowers, they will examine the most well-equipped bounty hunter in the galaxy.
Star Wars Audiobooks: Doctor Aphra
11:00am – YouTube: https://youtu.be/K0kETgE5H7Q
Get the inside scoop on the newest Star Wars Audiobook Original, Doctor Aphra, from inception to the incredible finished product performed by a full cast. You’ll hear from audiobook narrators Marc Thompson and Emily Woo Zeller, author Sarah Kuhn, and Del Rey editor Elizabeth Schaefer as they discuss this adaptation of the critically acclaimed Marvel comics series where Dr. Aphra teams up with Darth Vader, in a conversation moderated by audiobook producer Nick Martorelli.
Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away
12:00pm – YouTube: https://youtu.be/tlshzMnfbiE
Some of the biggest and best Star Wars authors talk about some of their exciting new projects set in a galaxy far, far away. Featuring Timothy Zahn, Alex Segura, Justina Ireland, George Mann, Preeti Chhibber, Tom Angleberger, Rebecca Roanhorse, Greg Pak, and Alyssa Wong. Moderated by This Week In Star Wars host Kristin Baver and Lucasfilm Publishing senior editor Robert Simpson.
Harryhausen100: Into the Ray Harryhausen Archive
1:00pm – YouTube: https://youtu.be/ISC6K4rFsZc
2020 marks what would have been legendary animator Ray Harryhausen’s 100th birthday. To mark this occasion, the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation present an exclusive look into the incredible collection which was gathered over a lifetime of creativity. Join Ray’s daughter Vanessa Harryhausen (foundation trustee), John Walsh (foundation trustee), and Connor Heaney (collections manager) for a chance to get close to some of Ray’s most iconic creations, as the three share memories and secrets from the archive, celebrating a century of cinema magic.
Mattel Creations: Designing Pop Culture
1:00pm – YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y90fdJR7OyI
Mattel’s Richard Dickson (president) and moderator Chris Down (chief design officer) discuss the behind-the-scenes process of what goes into designing iconic toys for today’s pop-culture fans while introducing the world to the all-new platform, Mattel Creations. The Q&A panel will feature Mattel designers and creatives from dynamic brands including Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story, Universal’s Jurassic Park, Microsoft’s Halo, WWE and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars, to examine the collaborative journey that goes into creating Con exclusives, toys and art inspired by 75 years of Mattel pop-culture influence.
The Psychology of Star Trek vs. Star Wars
2:00pm – YouTube: https://youtu.be/aFbQAJsNobk
Back by popular demand, the Trek vs Wars discussion returns to Comic-Con in Episode VI, with examinations of Discovery, Picard, and, of course, Rise of Skywalker! Designed to engage the audience in a healthy–but fun–debate, this panel explores meaningful topics of psychology prominent in Star Trek & Star Wars. Who’s more emotionally intelligent, Picard or Luke? How do hero characters Rey and Burnham show us healthy coping and self-care? And what’s the importance of legacy when it comes to saving the universe? Join pop culture psychologists Dr. Drea Letamendi (Lattes with Leia) and Dr. Ali Mattu (The Psych Show) as they enlist the persuasive viewpoints of special guests Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Enterprise), and Jennifer Muro (Star Wars: Forces of Destiny). Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions).
