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2025 Panel Schedule

Friday Schedule

PANEL ROOM A
 

4:00pm - Geek Out Huntsville: Geek Out Huntsville presents our annual panel discussing all of the fun and geeky things happening in the Rocket City.

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5:00pm - Encanto: Ever wonder what it was like bringing the Family Madrigal to life? Join Adassa, Jess Darrow and Diane Guerrero as they talk about their time working on Disney's Encanto as well as their other amazing projects.

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6:00pm - “Weird Al” Yankovic: This panel needs no description. You know him and love him. It's Weird Al talking about his amazing and hilarious career! Ever wonder where he got the name “Weird Al”?  Well, you can come ask him and learn everything there is to know about him. 

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7:00pm - Charmed: Join Rose McGowan and Holly Marie Combs as they discuss their time on Charmed and what they’ve been up to since! 

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8:00pm - Film Festival Finals: The votes are in and the winners are announced for the Expo 72 Hour Film Competition. Come see the films and find out who takes home the hardware!

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PANEL ROOM B


4:00pm - Storytelling 101: Word and Pictures: Join Mike Grell and Jeff Messer as they discuss their times in comics. 

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5:00pm - Priscilla Presley: She was married to the King of Rock n Roll and also starred in The Naked Gun franchise so you know she has some good stories to tell!

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6:00pm - Billy Zane: No matter if you love him or hate him from his roles, one thing is clear, “that is the prettiest man I ever saw.” Come listen as Billy Zane talks about his amazing career

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7:00pm - Lou Diamond Philips: From La Bamba to Young Guns he has had some great roles. Come hear straight from Lou Diamond Philips all about them.  

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8:00pm - Castle Council: The Castle Council is a D&D actual play comedy show where each adventure is improvised based upon audience suggestions!

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PANEL ROOM C

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4:00pm - Deep Cut Cartoons: Shows that only lasted a season and sometimes not even that. Deepcuts, odds, bobs, and sods. Pilots and shows that only came packaged with cereal boxes!

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5:00pm - Alabama Ghostbusters: Founded in 2008, the Alabama Ghostbusters fan group has been sharing its love of the beloved movie franchise for 17 years. Join them for a discussion about why the fandom is enduring more than four decades after it began.

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6:00pm - Armin Shimerman: You know him as Quark but did you know he is an amazing author with Jumpmaster Press? No? Well now you do. Come hear him discuss that aspect of his career. 

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7:00pm - Shows from the 80s: A short look at a randomly picked 80s show. Six possible shows, all airing in the 80s. One will be picked and discussions held. Sleeves may be pushed up.

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Saturday Schedule

PANEL ROOM A

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11:00am - 80’s Cartoon Legends: It’s Saturday morning, so what's better than waking up and watching cartoons?! Come join Larry Kenney, Neil Ross and Michael Bell as they talk about creating pretty much ALL of your childhood. 

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12:00pm - William Shatner: Oh Captain My Captain. Join Officer TJ Hooker as he talks about his time aboard the USS Enterprise as well as his Law Practice in Boston and everything in between. Oh yeah, he’s also been to space!

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1:00pm - My Name is Earl: One of the funniest shows to hit television over the last twenty years! Join Jason Lee, Jaime Pressly, Eddie Steeples and Ethan Suplee as they talk all about their time on Earl and their other amazing work. 

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2:00pm - Saved by the Bell: Let’s take it back to Bayside High! Come hear from Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley as they discuss their time at the coolest school around. Also, we will hear about what they’ve been doing since!

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3:00pm - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: We love Power Rangers! MMPR has been going strong for over thirty years with no end in sight. Come hear from Walter Jones, Karan Ashley and Steve Cardenas as they talk about their time in Angel Grove.

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4:00pm - Ladies of Supernatural: Everyone always wants to talk about the Wayward Sons, and that’s great and all, but let’s hear what the ladies have to say! Come hear from Kim Rhodes, Emily Swallow and Felicia Day as they talk about Supernatural and everything else they’ve been a part of. 

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5:00pm - Orange is the New Black: Join Jackie Cruz and Diane Guerrero as they discuss what it was like being locked up and making it look good!

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6:00pm - Cosplay Finals: They’ve put in the work, now come see who takes home the hardware!

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PANEL ROOM B

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11:00an - Justice League: Join Maria Canal-Barrera (Hawkgirl), Susan Eisenberg (Wonder Woman) and George Newbern (Superman) as they discuss their time fighting bad guys!

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12:00pm - Sonic Unleashed: Jason Griffith, Pete Capella, Lisa Ortiz and Ryan Bartley have all lent their voices to the Sonic Universe. Come hear about their time there and in other universes!

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1:00pm - Disney Princesses: Royalty comes to the Rocket City! Join Linda Larkin (Jasmine) and Jodi Benson (Ariel) as they talk about their time in A Whole New World and Under the Sea! 

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2:00pm - Joel Hodgson: In the not too distant future next Sunday A.D. there was a guy named Joel, not too different from you or me. Come hear Joel Hodgson talk about his time working at Gizmodo and being trapped on the Satellite of Love! 

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3:00pm - Star Trek Generations: From the original series to the next generation and beyond there have been a lot of amazing crew members on the Enterprise. Join Armin Shimerman, Walter Koenig and Denise Crosby as they tell you all about it. 

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4:00pm - Vincent D’Onofrio: It’s Kingpin for crying out loud. Plus about a bajillion other amazing roles! 

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5:00pm - Iconic Voices, Legendary Performances: Join voice acting legends Debi Derryberry, Sarah Natochenny, AJ Beckles and Chris Wehkamp for an electrifying, no-holds-barred panel where they share behind the scenes stories, wild audition tales, and insider secrets from the world of voiceover! From anime to video games, get the lowdown on how they bring characters to life, and maybe even hear some of your favorite voices in action!

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PANEL ROOM C

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11:00am - Slaying Stress: Slaying Stress Demons with Coping Skills and Grounding Techniques is an engaging, anime-inspired mental wellness workshop that helps participants combat stress and anxiety using practical coping strategies. Drawing inspiration from Demon Slayer, Avatar, and Naruto, this interactive session teaches grounding techniques, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices to "defeat" stress demons. Attendees will learn how to harness their inner strength, build resilience, and develop healthy ways to manage overwhelming emotions—just like a true Demon Slayer!

 

12:00pm - Hazbin Hotel: Hello Darlings, I'm Angel Dust and I will be coming to see all my darling fans and will have a fun time answering all your dirty questions about me and my job! I will also be accompanied by the Vs and you can ask them questions too. We will also be doing Truth or Dare and Improv Games and Trivia! So come have a fun time with me, and then I suppose if you want to know anything about them too.

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1:00pm - Timothy Zahn: Timothy Zahn single handedly expanded the Star Wars universe. He created some amazing characters including Mara Jade, Admiral Thrawn and so many more. Come sit and listen as he talks about his time expanding a galaxy far far away. 

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2:00pm - Clinton Hobart: Clinton Hobart isn’t just a fine artist, he is a very fine human being. He is a licensed Disney Fine Artist but his portfolio expands so much past that. Come watch as he gives a live demonstration!

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3:00pm - The Drive-In Will Never Die: A look at horror, mostly from the 70s and 80s, specifically the gonzo that played across the great outdoors.

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4:00pm - Nightmare Theatre: Join The Baron, El Sapo and Mittens as they discuss some of their favorite terrible films in the history of horror.

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5:00pm - Flatline Comics: This trio of comic creators knows how to tell a story. Join Kevin, Amanda and Rando as they discuss their publishing company out of Lower Alabama.​​

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Sunday Schedule

PANEL ROOM A

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12:00pm - Buffy: One of the best shows to come out of the 90s by far! Join Charisma Carpenter and Emma Caulfield as they talk about their time on the iconic show.  

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1:00pm - Melissa and Joey: Two absolute icons of the 90s! Come listen to Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence as they talk about their time together and all of their other amazing work before and since. Be sure to ask Melissa about her current standup career!

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2:00pm - Erin Gray: You know her as Colonel Wilma Deering, and she has traveled back from the 25th century to talk to you! 

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3:00pm - Beverly Hills 90210: There was not a better teen drama in the 90s! Join Tori Spelling and Brian Austin Green as they discuss their time in the hottest zip code and beyond. 

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4:00pm - Closing Ceremonies: Whew! That wraps it for year 10! Come hear about everything we have planned for the future!

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PANEL ROOM B

 

12:00pm - Jujitsu Kaisen:  Kayleigh McKee, Anairis Quinones, Nicolas Roye and Landon McDonald all have some amazing JJK characters as well as other iconic roles. Come hear as they tell you all about them!

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1:00pm - Chris Claremont: Absolutely a living comic legend. He shaped the way we see X-Men today. He created so many iconic heroes and villains it is just insane. Come listen as he talks all about his time at the X-Mansion. 

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2:00pm - Kevin Eastman: Here we have one half of the team that created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. TMNT came out over 40 years ago and has been a staple in pop culture ever since. Come hear how two guys in a garage created one of the most iconic brands in history!

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3:00pm - Walking Dead: Join Cooper Andrews and Dan Fogler as they talk about their time on The Walking Dead and possible Balls of Fury or Shazam or Fantastic Beasts or anything else!

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PANEL ROOM C

 

12:00pm - Mark Spears: There is not a hotter name in comics right now! Mark Spears has been in the industry for over 30 year but over the last year he has become one of the biggest names in comics while teaming up with the likes of Todd McFarlane and Rob Liefeld to name a few!

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1:00pm - Anime Court: Step into the courtroom where your favorite anime debates are put on trial! Anime Court returns to Huntsville’s comic and pop culture scene, bringing the most controversial anime topics to the stand. Was Eren right? Is One Piece truly a great anime? Pokémon vs. Digimon—which reigns supreme?

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2:00pm - Nebulae Studios: Join local Huntsville game designer Anthony Treadway as he discusses design basics, world building, play testing, and more!

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3:00pm - My Hero Academia: Present Mic has decided the students of Class 1-A need some team building and to just enjoy themselves and be kids, so he's taken liberties and has gotten the students, along with Mr. Aizawa, to come down for some fun. However, everyone is in their pajamas and they weren't able to change, so they will be doing the team building activities in their pajamas. They will be doing Q and A and some fun games like "truth or dare" and some improv games and charades too. They will also be giving away prizes. Come see what they get up to and have a Plus Ultra Time!!!

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