Bionic Buzz® covered media day at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego, CA. There we got to interview Rita Vandergaw the executive director of the Comic-Con Museum and Michael Uslan (Originator and Executive Producer of the Batman Movie Franchise). Learn about their The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels®, Excelsior! The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee, My Hero Academia Installation and Cowboy Bebop 25th Anniversary Art Exhibition. Details below:
You’ll love learning more about the magical world of animation through The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels®. The many interactive stations in this exhibition provide opportunities for visitors to create and experiment. Explore animation and storytelling, from traditional hand-drawn cels to exciting breakthroughs in stop-motion and CGI. Create your own stop-motion animated short, learn about the art of storyboarding, go behind the scenes with artists and animators, and see the world’s largest traveling 3D zoetrope. Snap photos in sets of some of your favorite shows.
Stan Lee appeared at Comic-Con numerous times over the course of his 78-year career to delight his legions of fans. This year, Comic-Con Museum and Kartoon Studios, the controlling partner to the “Stan Lee Universe” IP, present a first-ever exhibit to celebrate his 100 years of legacy. The exhibit will feature rare comic books, original art, and paintings exploring decades of Lee’s work, and a section devoted entirely to Lee’s co-creators of the Marvel Universe, including Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and other amazing co-creators. The exhibit has been curated by Comic-Con Museum; Michael Uslan, originator and executive producer of the Batman movie franchise; and David Uslan, both consultants to Kartoon Studios’ “Stan Lee Universe.” Artwork will feature never-before-seen items donated by auction houses and private collectors, including Heritage Auctions, DC Comics, Metropolis Comics, Gary Stiffelman, Dr. Michael Vassallo, Michael E. Uslan, Rob Prior, Danny Fingeroth, Benjamin LeClear, Mark Yturralde, and Funko.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic anime “COWBOY BEBOP,” a gallery of commissioned art was created to capture the essence of the series’ iconic characters, settings, and themes through the unique style and interpretation of the artists. The creation of these pieces has allowed creators – who are also fans of the series – to express their appreciation for the series and contribute to the vast and diverse range of artistic interpretations of this beloved anime. This gallery is presented by Crunchyroll and Mondo.
Presented by Crunchyroll, the statue of the “Historical Battle in Kamino” from “My Hero Academia” is a stunning representation of the epic fight between All Might and All For One in Season 3 Episode 48. By capturing this iconic moment, the statue showcases the artistry and significance of the My Hero Academia franchise, providing fans with an opportunity to relive the excitement and celebrate their love for the series.
Located at 2131 Pan American Plaza San Diego CA 92101. The SAN DIEGO COMIC CONVENTION (Comic-Con International) is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general public’s awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities which celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.
Hours and ticket info please visit: https://comic-conmuseum.org/ Videos & interviews by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz.