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Get ready for an epic summer event with Cartoon Network at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with debut panels of fan-favorites, The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears and a first-of-its-kind musical panel of the critically-acclaimed Steven Universe that will have everyone singing alongside Grammy Award-winner Estelle, creator Rebecca Sugar and other key cast and crew.
Soaring high above the convention floor, larger-than-life balloons of Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup will be suspended above the Townsville-inspired booth (#3735), where convention goers can immerse themselves in all things sugar, spice and everything nice. Fans can also walk away with their own, one-of-a-kind, custom-printed t-shirt or tote bag using the wildly popular Powerpuff Girls avatar maker, outfitted with designs and accessories exclusive to Comic Con.
Cartoon Network’s Screening and Costume Ball also makes its eagerly anticipated return, offering an inside look at hit shows and a sneak peek at the upcoming global franchise Ben 10. Cartoon Network will also unveil a clip from Mighty Magiswords, its first-ever digital property to go linear.
Adventure Time enthusiasts can put their Card Wars skills to the test with an all-day Adventure Time Card Wars Tournament! Other Cartoon Network series featured at San Diego Comic-Con include Teen Titans GO! and Justice League Action.
Below is a list of all panels, fan events, screenings and signings Thursday, July 21 – Saturday, July 23. Events as well as series producers and talent scheduled to appear are subject to change.
Cartoon Network Panels
FRIDAY, JULY 22
CARTOON NETWORK PRESENTS: STEVEN UNIVERSE
10:15a.m. – 11:45a.m.
Hilton Bayfront – Indigo Ballroom
Cartoon Network is bringing together the talents of Steven Universe for a first-of-its-kind live musical experience for fans at San Diego Comic-Con! The series cast and musical minds behind Steven Universe will give a never-before-seen performance of the series’ critically-acclaimed music, as well as exclusive previews from upcoming episodes and an extended Q&A. Scheduled to appear are Steven Universe gems Rebecca Sugar (Creator), Jeff Liu (Writer and Storyboard Artist), Zach Callison (Voice of Steven), Estelle (Voice of Garnet), Michaela Dietz (Voice of Amethyst), Deedee Magno Hall (Voice of Pearl), Ben Levin (Writer), accompanied by series composers Aivi Tran and Steven “Surasshu” Velema, and moderated by former supervising director Ian Jones-Quartey.
SATURDAY, JULY 23
CARTOON NETWORK PRESENTS: WE BARE BEARS
10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Hilton Bayfront – Indigo Ballroom
Ice Bear loves Comic-Con. Which is why he and his brothers, Grizz and Panda, are making their first ever panel appearance in San Diego this year! Join the cast and crew of We Bare Bears as they make their Comic-Con debut, discussing the hilarious new series, celebrating the fans, previewing exclusive clips and taking your questions. Hang in until the end to catch a sneak peek at the upcoming series Mighty Magiswords. Panelists include Daniel Chong (Series Creator), Eric Edelstein (Voice of Grizzly), Bobby Moynihan (Voice of Panda), Demetri Martin (Voice of Ice Bear), and Lauren Sassen (Storyboard Artist), moderated by Mikey Heller (Series Writer).
CARTOON NETWORK PRESENTS: THE POWERPUFF GIRLS
11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Hilton Bayfront – Indigo Ballroom
Soar into San Diego with The Powerpuff Girls! Join Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup for their first Comic-Con appearance as cast and crew discuss the new series, premiere exclusive clips and take your questions. Panelists include Kristen Li (Voice of Bubbles), Amanda Leighton (Voice of Blossom), Natalie Palamides (Voice of Buttercup), Tom Kenny (Voice of the Mayor and The Narrator), Nick Jennings (Executive Producer), Bob Boyle (Co-Executive Producer), Haley Mancini (Writer, Voice of Princess Morbucks) and Jake Goldman (Writer). Part of the back-to-back panel extravaganza preceded by We Bare Bears at 10:00a.m.
Cartoon Network Screenings & Special Events
THURSDAY, JULY 21
CARTOON NETWORK SCREENING AND COSTUME BALL
8:00p.m. – 9:30p.m.
Hilton Bayfront – Room 7AB
Throw on your Finn hats, crystal gems and totally realistic flying tigers, and bearstack your way to the Cartoon Network Costume Ball & Screening extravaganza! We’ll be showcasing brand new episodes and clips of your favorite CN shows and making some big announcements for stuff nobody has ever seen before, including a world premiere look at animation for the upcoming Ben 10 series. On top of it all, we invite you to come dressed up as your favorite CN character for a chance to impress your friends and win awesome prizes. It wouldn’t be a ball without special guests! Joining us as totally objective and impartial judges for the costume contest are Kyle A. Carrozza (Creator of Mighty Magiswords), Spencer Rothbell (Head of Story, Clarence and Voice of Clarence) and Rebecca Sugar (Creator of Steven Universe).
SATURDAY, JULY 23
CARTOON NETWORK PRESENTS: THE ADVENTURE TIME CARD WARS TOURNAMENT!
10:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. (Winner takes all begins at 3 p.m.)
San Diego Convention Center – Room 16A
The game you know and love has just doubled down on the fun with two all-new ways to play, and we’re bringing the action to the gaming floor of Comic-Con! Grab a partner and battle against another team in the new Card Wars Doubles Tournament tabletop game. Think you’re the Cool Guy? Challenge other peeps in one-on-one PvP battles in the new mobile game Card Wars Kingdom! Free play alongside other Adventure Time fans all day long, with a special winner-takes-all Tournament starting at 3 p.m. for all the Card Wars glory (and amazing prizes, which sometimes is even cooler than glory)!!! Did we mention John DiMaggio (Voice of Jake the Dog) will be there to commentate the tournament?! It’s a not-to-be-missed event!
Cartoon Network Signings
FRIDAY, JULY 22
3:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. Steven Universe
San Diego Convention Center Autograph Area
SATURDAY, JULY 23
1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m. We Bare Bears
San Diego Convention Center Autograph Area
3:30 p.m. – 5:00p.m. The Powerpuff Girls
San Diego Convention Center Autograph Area
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is Turner’s global entertainment brand offering the best in original animation for kids and families and known as an industry leader for putting its fans at the center of everything by applying creative thinking and innovation across multiple platforms. Seen in 192 countries and over 370 million homes with the original hit series Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Steven Universe, We Bare Bears and The Amazing World of Gumball, Cartoon Network also takes its responsibilities to its audience seriously by addressing those issues affecting families with the Stop Bullying: Speak Up campaign and by promoting education and creative development through its commitment to STEM enterprises and an integral involvement in Computer Science for All, the White House initiative empowering young people to generate skills to thrive in our digital world.
Cartoon Network is part of Turner, a Time Warner company that creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult multi-platform content for consumers around the world. Turner brands and businesses include CNN/U.S., HLN, CNN International and CNN.com, TBS, TNT, TCM, truTV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Adult Swim, Turner Sports, Bleacher Report, iStreamPlanet and ELEAGUE.
