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Where to Celebrate Doctor Who at San Diego Comic Con 2019

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Doctor Who wont have a panel at San Diego Comic Con, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate your love of Doctor Who at SDCC. We’ve collected a list of all the Whovian related fun happening at San Diego Comic Con, from fan and industry panels, merchandise, signings, cosplay meet ups and more.

Panels 

Doctor Who: Creating Thirteenth Doctor Comics

Doctor Who comics have seen a surge in popularity since the launch of The Thirteenth Doctor last year. To celebrate, go behind the scenes with Titan’s Doctor Who creators (past and present) to discuss what goes into making a monthly comic series. Join Titan Comics editor David Leach as he chats with Thirteenth Doctor writer Jody Houser, along with former writers Cavan Scott and George Mann, and take fans on a journey through space and time.

Sunday July 21, 2019 10:00am – 11:00am
Room 25ABC

Licensed! Overstreet Looks at Licensed Comics

From Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories to Doctor Who, and from Star Trek to Planet of the Apes, licensed comics are a vibrant part of the fan experience. What makes great licensed comics? IDW Publishing’s Chris Ryall (Rom), Mark Wheatley (Jonny Quest), Andy Mangels (Wonder Woman ’77 Meets the Bionic Woman), Ed Catto (Captain Action), BOOM! Studios’ Dafna Pleban (Planet of the Apes), Topps Comics veteran Charlie Novinskie (Jurassic Park), and former Malibu publisher Dave Olbrich (Tarzan) join Overstreet’ s J. C. Vaughn (Stargate Atlantis) to hash it out!
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:30am – 11:30am
Room 8
Classic vs. Current Doctor Who
This panel of Whovians—River Alexandra Song (Time Traveller’s (UN)LTD.), Kristi Schoeman (Time Traveller’s (UN)LTD.), Jim Holland (Time Travellers, (UN)LTD.), John Dyer V (Time Travellers, (UN)LTD.), Karen Glover ( Time Traveller’s (UN)LTD ), Bonnie Castillo (Order of Gallifrey), and Cody Shoberg (Time Traveller’s (UN)LTD.)—discuss and debate which is best: classic or current era of Doctor Who, from similarities and differences, reoccurring characters, etc. Moderated by Sandro Monetti (CNN).
Friday July 19, 2019 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Entertainment Weekly: Women Who Kick Ass

A discussion among fierce, fearless actresses Shohreh Aghdashloo (The Expanse), Freema Agyeman (New Amsterdam, Doctor Who), Betty Gilpin (The Hunt, GLOW), Ruby Rose (Batwoman), and Cobie Smulders (Stumptown) who open up about the power and privilege of playing women that redefine the rules and refuse to yield.
Saturday July 20, 2019 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Hall H
SuperheroIRL: Avengers of Bullying and Injustice
Got your own personal Thanos? Come avenge injustice with Impractical Jokers’ Joe Gatto—he’ll tell you how and leave you ROFL! He’ll be joined by celebs Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley (founders, NOH8 Campaign) to show why Birth, Movies, Death called this panel, “one of the most beautiful conversations we’ve ever had the opportunity to listen to.” Featuring Dr. Janina Scarlet (author, Superhero Therapy; Therapy Quest), curriculum creators Brandon Matsalia and Vanée Matsalia (Black Girl Nerds), Bettina Hausmann (executive director, United Nations Association San Diego), and Coalition founder Chase Masterson (Star Trek DS9, Doctor Who Big Finish). Join the conversation on how you can be a superhero against bullying, racism, misogyny, LGBTQI-bullying, cyberbullying, and other forms of injustice!
Thursday July 18, 2019 11:00am – 12:00pm
Room 7AB

Signings

The BBC AMERICA booth will host signings with artist Kelly Yates and author Richard Dinnick:

  • Kelly Yates will be at the BBC AMERICA booth on Thursday, July 18 and Saturday July 20 from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Yates, an illustrator best known for his work on Doctor Who comics for both Titan and IDW, inspired the exclusive Kawaii Collection available through the BBC Shop. In addition, he writes and illustrates the creator-owned books Amber Atoms and MonstHer.
  • Richard Dinnick will be at the BBC AMERICA booth on Friday, July 19 and Sunday, July 21 from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Dinnick, author of Doctor Who: Myths and Legends and contributing author of the Doctor Who: The Missy Chroniclesanthology, is a scripted writer for BBC, ITV, Disney XD and Amazon Prime. He has also written books and comics for Doctor Who and Lost in Space for IDW, BBC, Titan, and Legendary Entertainment, across all thirteen Doctors. He is currently working on his new TV show, Surface Tension and Rob (a retelling of Robin Hood) for Legendary.

Exclusive Merchandise

BBC Shop is bringing a slew of exclusive and first-to-market Doctor Who merchandise to San Diego Comic-Con:

Comic-Con Exclusives

  • Funko POP! Figurine: Pting (Retail: $15.00)
  • 3” Thirteenth Doctor TITAN Figurine (Retail: $10.00)
  • 3” Thirteenth Doctor & Materializing TARDIS Kawaii Figurine (Retail: $20.00)
  • Team TARDIS Hoodie (Retail: $50.00)
  • Thirteenth Doctor and TARDIS Kawaii T-Shirt (Retail: $25.00)
  • TARDIS Rainbow Galaxy T-Shirt (Retail: $25.00)
  • Team TARDIS Kawaii Mug (Retail: $15.00)
  • Blue TARDIS Tumbler (Retail: $20.00)
  • Rainbow Fleece Pullover (Retail: $45.00) – BBC Shop exclusive
  • POLICE BOX Pants (Retail: $45.00) – BBC Shop exclusive

Fan Art Contest

Check out @BritiansBest and @doctorwhoshop for timing and countdown information, as well as reveals of the winning artwork. And then visit the BBC AMERICA booth daily to purchase exclusive shirts featuring the winning designs.

  • Thursday, July 18: Runners up announced
  • Friday, July 19: Runners up announced
  • Saturday, July 20: Grand prize winner

Doctor Who: The Edge of Time VR Experience

You don’t have to be part of the TARDIS team to help the Doctor save the universe! New and returning fans visiting the BBC AMERICA booth will be among the first stateside to demo the upcoming virtual reality (VR) game Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, releasing in September 2019.

A feature-length VR experience, the game will transport fans into a globally-beloved

world of monsters and aliens, mystery and wonder, letting them embark on a brand-new and fully-interactive adventure, inspired by the show’s 55-year history and starring the Doctor’s current incarnation, played by Jodie Whittaker.

Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time will launch on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, Oculus, HTC Vive, and Vive Cosmos in September. Doctor Who: The Edge of Time is a Maze Theory production for BBC Studios.

Join the Family!

At the BBC AMERICA booth, scan your badge, and receive an exclusive Doctor Who button plus enter for your chance to win a daily giveaway. Come back each day to collect all five pins.

Order Of Gallifrey SDCC Cosplay Meet Up

Photo Source: Order of Gallifrey

Join the Order of Gallifrey for a whovian cosplay meet up at sdcc. We will gather at the Marriott after the “Classic vs Modern Doctor Who” panel outside grandrooms 10-11. We will join Time Travelers UN(LT) to create some fun photo memories, All whovians welcome.

Friday, July 19th 4-5pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/orderofgallifrey/

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