NYCC 2018: Hang With She-Ra & Voltron From DreamWorks
by James Ferguson
DreamWorks Animation Television will be on-hand at New York Comic Con next month at booth #502 and they’re bringing out the big guns. Get ready for an immersive fan experience inspired by the world of the upcoming series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Snap a photo with a giant She-Ra statue or participate in an interactive opportunity where you’ll be transported to Etheria, the Whispering Woods, and Hordak’s lair. Reservations are required to attend!
That’s not all though! Voltron Legendary Defender fans can pick up an NYCC exclusive vinyl co-produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and MONDO which will include music from the entire series. It will feature cover artwork by the show’s creative team.
Lion Forge Comics will have a special variant cover for the Voltron Legendary Defender comic at booth #1936. Co-writer Mitch Iverson will be signing at the booth on Friday, October 5th from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM and Saturday, October 6th from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
DreamWorks is also holding two panels throughout the convention, each highlighting one of the aforementioned series. Details below.
Thursday, October 4
DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, a Netflix Original Series
Panel 3:00-4:00 PM
Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center
She-Ra is back! Inspired by the popular ‘80s series, DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Powertells the epic story of an orphan named Adora, who leaves behind her former life in the evil Horde when she discovers a magic sword that transforms her into the mythical warrior princess She-Ra. Join executive producer Noelle Stevenson (Nimona, Lumberjanes), Aimee Carrero (voice of Adora/She-Ra), Karen Fukuhara (voice of Glimmer) and more as they offer a first look at the highly-anticipated series.
Friday, October 5
DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender, a Netflix Original Series
Panel 10:30-11:30 AM
Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center
Join executive producers Joaquim Dos Santos and Lauren Montgomery, story editor Josh Hamilton and voice actors Bex Taylor-Klaus, Josh Keaton, Jeremy Shada, Kimberly Brooks and more as they look back on seven seasons of DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender and offer a sneak peek at the final chapter arriving on Netflix later this year.
I’m a huge fan of the new Voltron show so I’m going to make it a point to check some of these out. NYCC is a month away and my dance card is already filling up!
