San Diego Comic-Con schedules and panel information has been trickling in the last two weeks and Warner Brothers will be hosting a large selection of panels for WB Game’s MultiVersus and Gotham Knights, Knights of the Zodiac, I Hear Voices, and even a special World Premiere for “Green Lantern: Beware My Power”.
A Look Inside The Making Of the Gotham Knights Videogame
THURSDAY 3:00-4:00 Room 6A
Step into the Knight with the Gotham Knights videogame team as they discuss the upcoming open-world action RPG. With an original story set in DC’s Batman Universe, Gotham Knights showcases Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin, a new guard of trained DC Super Heroes who must rise up as the protectors of Gotham City in the wake of Batman’s death. Get a deep dive into the game with panelists Patrick Redding (Creative Director, Warner Bros. Games Montréal), Ann Lemay (Narrative Director, Warner Bros. Games Montréal), Wilson Mui (Cinematic Director, Warner Bros. Games Montréal), along with actors America Young (Barbie) as Batgirl and Christopher Sean (You, Star Wars Resistance) as Nightwing. Gotham Knights is scheduled to release worldwide on Oct. 25, 2022 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. To learn more about Gotham Knights, visit GothamKnightsGame.com or connect with us online via Twitter (@GothamKnights), YouTube (GothamKnights), Instagram (@GothamKnights), Facebook (GothamKnights) and Discord (GothamKnights).
Making A Mash-Up: MultiVersus
FRIDAY 10:15-11:15 Room 6BCF
Get a behind-the-scenes look at MultiVersus, the all-new free-to-play, platform fighter videogame featuring an ever-expanding cast of beloved heroes and personalities from Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn (DC) to Shaggy (Scooby-Doo), Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes), Arya Stark (Game of Thrones) and many others. MultiVersus introduces a team-based 2 vs. 2 format with fun-filled multiplayer bouts set against the backdrop of various reimagined environments from the characters’ legendary worlds, including Batman’s Batcave (DC), Jake and Finn’s Tree Fort (Adventure Time), Scooby’s Haunted Mansion (Scooby-Doo) and much more. See and hear new details about the game from panelists Tony Huynh, Co-Founder, Player First Games, and Game Director for MultiVersus and Sheloman Byrd, Executive Producer, Warner Bros. Games, along with MultiVersus actors Matthew Lillard (Scooby-Doo franchise), the voice of Shaggy, and Tara Strong (My Little Pony, Teen Titans Go!), the voice of Harley Quinn and some potential surprise guests. The MultiVersus Open Beta will be available in July 2022 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, and PC with full cross-play support. For additional information about MultiVersus, visit MultiVersus.com or join the community conversation on Twitter (@MultiVersus), YouTube (MultiVersus), and Instagram (MultiVersusGame), Facebook (MultiVersus), and Discord (MultiVersus).
World Premiere for “Green Lantern: Beware My Power”
FRIDAY 6:30-8:30
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment continues its annual Comic-Con tradition of hosting debuts of DC Universe Movies with the World Premiere of Green Lantern: Beware My Power, an all-new intergalactic thriller featuring John Stewart’s first adventure as a member of the Green Lantern corps. In the film, the initially reluctant Stewart – aided by Green Arrow, Adam Strange, and Hawkgirl – must contend with a horde of interplanetary killers bent on eliminating every Green Lantern in the universe, while also journeying into the heart of a raging Rann/Thanagar war to somehow succeed where all other Green Lanterns have failed. Come for the screening, then stay for a lively panel discussion amongst the film’s stars – Aldis Hodge (Black Adam, One Night in Miami, City on a Hill) as Green Lantern John Stewart, Jimmi Simpson (Westworld, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Pachinko) as Green Arrow, Jamie Gray Hyder (Law & Order: SVU, True Blood) as Hawkgirl and Brian Bloom (The A-Team, Mass Effect) as Adam Strange – alongside supervising producer Butch Lukic (Batman: The Long Halloween), director Jeff Wamester (Justice Society: World War II), and screenwriters John Semper (Static Shock, Fraggle Rock) & Ernie Altbacker (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War). Publicist Gary Miereanu will moderate the festivities, which will undoubtedly include exclusive DC-centric prizes for the best audience questions during Q&A. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Green Lantern: Beware My Power arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray and Digital on July 26, 2022.
First Look: Knights of the Zodiac
SATURDAY 5:30-6:30 Room 6A
Toei Animation and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions invite you to be among the first to experience Knights of the Zodiac, an all-new live-action feature film inspired by the classic 1980s manga and anime series. The star-studded cast includes Sean Bean (Game of Thrones), Famke Janssen (X-Men), Nick Stahl (Fear the Walking Dead), and Mackenyu (Netflix’s upcoming One Piece), and Mark Dacascos (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum). Join key cast members Madison Iseman (Jumanji franchise) and Diego Tinoco (On My Block) for an illuminating panel – featuring action-packed behind-the-scenes footage – alongside producer Yoshi Ikezawa (Halo Legends), director Tomasz Baginski (The Witcher), fight choreographer Andy Cheng (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) and 10 Cloverfield Lane screenwriters Josh Campbell & Matt Stuecken … plus some potential surprise guests. Stefanie Woodburn will moderate the discussion.
DARKNIGHTS AND DAYDREAMS: FROM BATMAN TO BROADWAY
SATURDAY 6:45-7:45 Room 6DE
How far would you go to make your dreams come true? Devastated by how Batman was portrayed as a campy joke in the 1960s television series, teenager Michael Uslan vowed to show the world the dark and serious vigilante envisioned by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. He didn’t stop until he’s acquired the film rights to the character and began an impressive four decades producing Batman on film – starting with Michael Keaton’s Batman in 1989. Now Michael’s story is on its way to Broadway! Join Batman Franchise producer Michael Uslan, Broadway producer Don Frantz (Beauty and the Beast) and Legion M’s VP Development David Baxter for a lively discussion of the journey of adapting Uslan’s inspirational memoir The Boy Who Loved Batman for the Broadway stage … along with a fabulous Batman Q&A and special video messages from director Lonny Price (Sunset Boulevard), screenwriter Alan Zweibel (Curb Your Enthusiasm), and producer Robert Nederlander Jr. (CEO Nederlander Entertainment) Moderated by publicist Gary Miereanu.
I Hear Voices with Will Friedle & Christy Carlson Romano
SUNDAY 10:15-11:15 Room 6BCF
Join Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens) and Will Friedle (Boy Meets World, Batman Beyond), the original voices of Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable, respectfully, as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their hit Disney animated series Kim Possible as part of a recording of their popular, top-rated podcast I Hear Voices with Will Friedle & Christy Carlson Romano and you’ll be part of the fun! Christy & Will will be joined by surprise guests as they delve into more fun aspects of the animation industry.
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