Friday’s schedule
Starting off Friday’s panel is an oldie; Star Trek vs. Star Wars. A debate that’s been waged since the ’70s. This panel will look at Star Trek’s Discovery and Picard, while also looking at Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.
"Friday 5:00 – 6:00pm: The Psychology of Star Trek vs. Star Wars Back by popular demand, the Trek vs Wars discussion returns to Comic-Con in Episode VI, with examinations of Discovery, Picard, and, of course, Rise of Skywalker! Designed to engage the audience in a healthy–but fun–debate, this panel explores meaningful topics of psychology prominent in Star Trek & Star Wars. Who’s more emotionally intelligent, Picard or Luke? How do hero characters Rey and Burnham show us healthy coping and self-care? And what’s the importance of legacy when it comes to saving the universe? Join pop culture psychologists Dr. Drea Letamendi (Lattes with Leia) and Dr. Ali Mattu (The Psych Show) as they enlist the persuasive viewpoints of special guests Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Enterprise), and Jennifer Muro (Star Wars: Forces of Destiny). Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions). YouTube Link"
Star Trek Discovery‘s Mary Chieffo will moderate a panel that will feature Star Trek: Picard’s musical creator Jeff Russo and a slew of others from around the medium as they talk about the secrets to good composing.
"Friday 5:00 – 6:00pm: UnMasked: Rhapsody PR’s Behind-the-Music panel Music creatives Sean Callery (Homeland), Jeff Russo (Star Trek: Picard), Maggie Phillips (Fargo), Torin Borrowdale (Locke & Key), Amanda Jones (Twenties), and Nathaniel Blume (Prodigal Son) reveal the secrets behind creating music for TV’s most groundbreaking and thrilling programs. Moderated by actress Mary Chieffo (Star Trek: Discovery). YouTube Link"
Jeri Ryan joins a group of guests for TV Guide’s 11th annual panel that looks at the stares they “adore” from all over the television landscape. The panel features mainly feature’s science fiction and fantasy actors. Star Trek: Picard‘s Ryan will be joined by Hale Appleman (The Magicians), Lindsey Morgan and Richard Harmon (The 100), Robbie Amell (Upload), Kennedy McMann (Nancy Drew), Alex Newell (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows), Chris Chalk (Perry Mason), and Ashleigh Murray (Riverdale, Katy Keene).
"Friday 9:00 – 10:00pm: TV Guide Magazine Fan Favorites The magazine entirely devoted to TV, hosts its 11th annual gathering of stars we adore from across the television galaxy to trade stories of fan encounters, backstage tales and the importance of representation for fans of every walk of life. This year’s don’t-miss lineup, moderated by TVGM senior writer Damian Holbrook, includes Hale Appleman (The Magicians), Lindsey Morgan and Richard Harmon (The 100), Robbie Amell (Upload), Kennedy McMann (Nancy Drew), Alex Newell (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Picard), Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows), Chris Chalk (Perry Mason), and Ashleigh Murray (Riverdale, Katy Keene). YouTube Link"