2020 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

August 20, 2020: Updated - Superman Panels Scheduled for DC FanDome

With the release of the full schedule of events, and the recent changes to split "DC FanDome" over two days ("Hall of Heroes" on August 22 and "Explore the Multiverse" on September 12), here is a list of Superman-related panels that fans might like to add to their own schedule.

All times are USA EDT.

HALL OF HEROES

Multiverse 101 - Panel
Saturday, 22 Aug - 2:15 pm
Hall of Heroes
Get schooled in this engaging refresher course on the creation of the Multiverse with DC Chief Creative Officer/Publisher Jim Lee, Warner Bros. Pictures President of DC-Based Film Production Walter Hamada, and Berlanti Productions founder/DCTV mega-producer Greg Berlanti. 30 min

The Snyder Cut of Justice League - Panel
Saturday, 22 Aug - 5:30 pm
Hall of Heroes
Zack Snyder fields questions from fans and a few surprise guests as he discusses his eagerly awaited upcoming cut of the 2017 feature film and the movement that made it happen. 25 min

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Saturday, 22 Aug - 8:10 pm
Hall of Heroes
Will Arnett hosts the highly anticipated video game reveal from Rocksteady Studios, creators of the Batman: Arkham franchise. 20 min

WATCHVERSE

Superman: Man of Tomorrow - Panel
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
WatchVerse - Kandor
Daily Planet intern Clark Kent takes learning on the job to new extremes when Lobo and Parasite set their sights on Metropolis in Superman: Man of Tomorrow, the 41st entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Join a lively discussion of the inner workings of bringing this Superman tale to animated life with Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award winner Darren Criss (Glee), Brett Dalton (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead) and Iké Amadi(Mass Effect 3) alongside supervising producer Butch Lukic (Constantine: City of Demons), director Chris Palmer (Voltron: Legendary Defender) and screenwriter Tim Sheridan (The Death of Superman). Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated film will be released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting August 23, 2020, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-rayTM Combo Pack on September 8, 2020. 50 min

Superman & Lois - Panel
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
WatchVerse - Kandor
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman & Lois! Join DC Chief Creative Officer/Publisher Jim Lee in a conversation with executive producer/showrunner Todd Helbing and series stars Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch as they discuss the history of Superman from the comics to the screen, what fans can expect from the upcoming series, and the significance of the characters in the world of today. Fans will be encouraged to follow along as Jim Lee shows the panelists how to draw the iconic Superman emblem and then share their own versions. Join the fun and Show Your Hope using #DCFanDome. 30 min

Superman: An Enduring Symbol of Hope - Panel
Sunday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
WatchVerse - Kandor
For more than 80 years, Superman has remained an icon of truth, justice and hope. Some of the most celebrated Superman storytellers gather to talk about how the Man of Steel remains as relevant as ever, providing hope in the most difficult of times. 25 min

Legion of Super Heroes - Panel
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, 13 Sep - 1:00pm
WatchVerse - Monarch
Legion of Super Heroes: The Complete Series has arrived on Blu-rayTM courtesy of the Warner Archive Collection, and the stars and showrunners are assembling to reminisce about the popular 2006–2008 TV series from Warner Bros. Animation. One thousand years from now, the legendary Man of Steel inspires a group of emerging young heroes from the 31st century to band together and defend the newly formed United Planets. That is, if they don't kill each other first! Join an entertaining panel featuring actors Yuri Lowenthal (Batman Unlimited), Kari Wahlgren (DC Super Hero Girls), Shawn Harrison (Family Matters), Adam Wylie (Picket Fences) and Andy Milder (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) alongside producer James Tucker (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War) and director Brandon Vietti (Young Justice). Legion of Super Heroes: The Complete Series on Blu-rayTM is now available via Warner Archive Collection at your favorite online retailer. 30 min

Young Justice - Cast Audio Play Performance and Panel
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
WatchVerse - Monarch
Calling all Young Justice fans! Can't wait for season four? Well, we couldn't wait either, so DC FanDome has something special guaranteed to leave you feeling more than just "whelmed." Join executive producers Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti plus voice cast members Jason Spisak, Khary Payton, Stephanie Lemelin, Nolan North, Denise Boutte, Danica McKellar and Crispin Freeman for a special audio play performance of a brand-new Young Justice episode. After the table read, stick around for a Q&A session previewing the new season. It's gonna be crash! 35 min

Inside Injustice – Making the Hit Games & Comics - Panel
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
WatchVerse - Monarch
An inside look at the creation of the best-selling Injustice games and comic books. 30 min

Mostly DCeased - Panel
Sunday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
WatchVerse - Monarch
Launched in 2019, DCeased has taken the comic world by storm! Join superstar talent Tom Taylor, Trevor Hairsine, Karl Mostert and others as they talk mostly DCeased, with some Injustice and Suicide Squad sprinkled in! 25 min

Take a Tour of DC's Death Metal Metalverse!
Sunday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
WatchVerse - Monarch
Explore every corner of the horrifying landscape of Dark Nights: Death Metal, from Castle Bat and New Apokolips to the Atomic Wastelands and beyond! 30 min

The Creative Coalition Presents: Superman Radio Show - World Premiere
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
WatchVerse - Kandor
Using original scripts from the 1940s Superman Radio Series, Tim Daly and an all-star cast including Eric McCormack, Henry Winkler, Alfre Woodard, Jason Alexander, Giancarlo Esposito, Tim Daly, CCH Pounder, Troian Bellisario, Wilson Cruz, Anthony Rapp, Lea DeLaria and many others provide new voices to these classic episodes. 70 min

KIDSVERSE

DC Super Hero Girls Season 2 Sneak Peak
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
KidsVerse
A long-awaited character will be making their debut in season two of DC Super Hero Girls. Do you know who it is? You will soon! On Demand

DC Super Hero Girls' Lairs
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
KidsVerse
In this all-new video short, Jessica Cruz (aka Green Lantern) has a new video column for the school newspaper, the Daily Planetoid, spotlighting some of the biggest (and super-est) personalities at Metropolis High School. First up on her list? Supergirl! On Demand

DC Kids Comic Book Reader
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
KidsVerse
Enjoy previewing a selection of free comics starring Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more of your favorite DC Super Heroes. On Demand

INSIDEVERSE

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVerse - Comic Store
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a worldwide cultural phenomenon! The story of Superman is the story of the most influential, merchandised, and imitated character in the history of Super Heroes. But more than that, it is the story of America. Since his arrival in the pages of Detective Comics in 1938, Superman has emerged as the ultimate symbol of the American dream — an immigrant who leaves his devastated homeland for the land of opportunity. Now, follow the story of a Super Hero who has endured generations of cultural change to become a worldwide icon. 115 min On Demand

The Sonic Landscape of Man of Steel
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVerse - Stage 16
Step into the recording studio with composer Hans Zimmer as you take note of the more unique instruments and musicians on the score from 2013's Man of Steel. 15 min On Demand

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVerse - Comic Store
Celebrate and explore the 75-year history of DC Comics, the publisher of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Teen Titans, Green Arrow, Aquaman, the Justice League and many other Super Heroes. Founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications, the company that would one day become DC Comics virtually created the comic book, publishing the first comic of all-original material. Then, in the spring of 1938, the first Super Hero story appeared in Action Comics #1, introducing Superman. Other soon-to-be icons would follow. Today, DC is the largest and most diverse English-language publisher of comic books in the world. 95 min On Demand

Smallville – Absolute Justice: From Script to Screen
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVerse - Stage 16

Smallville – Behind Closed Doors: Inside the Writers' Room
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVerse - Stage 16
Go behind the scenes and see first-hand Geoff Johns' writing process, how the cast was found for the legendary heroes, and extensive looks at the costumes, props, and set design that came together to make this two-part episode of Smallville an epic event. 30min On Demand

Supergirl – Pilot EPK
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVese - Stage 16
A truly exclusive opportunity as an insider to see the short sizzle reel created behind the scenes of the Supergirl pilot episode. 2 min On Demand

Krypton – Bringing the Home World to Life
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVerse - Stage 16
Explore the planet Krypton as its diverse and futuristic infrastructure and landscapes are created from the ground up, in exquisite detail, by an international team of artisans. 20 min On Demand

How Supergirl Celebrates Strong Women
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVerse - Stage 16
Take a heartfelt and powerful DC InsiderVerse trip with the stars and producers of Supergirl as they celebrate the show's title character and her embodiment of female power! 5 min On Demand

Long Live Superman
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVerse - Stage 16
Superman is a symbol for hope across the world. Hear the story of how the Man of Tomorrow will always be the hero we need today. Long live Superman! 50 min On Demand

The Magicians of VFX: Making Supergirl and SHAZAM! Fly - Panel
Saturday, 12 Sep - 1:00 pm/Sunday, Sep 13 - 1:00pm
InsiderVerse - SJR
The visual effects teams behind both Supergirl and SHAZAM! unite for a behind-the-scenes conversation about how the folks on the ground get the stars in the air, both in-person and virtually. Get ready to lift off with Supergirl senior visual effects supervisor Armen Kevorkian, co-executive producer/director Jesse Warn and Melissa Benoist's stunt double Jennifer Clarke, plus SHAZAM! visual effects producer Cari Thomas, visual effects supervisor Michael Wassel, visual effects co-producer Adam Lagattuta and visual effects production supervisor Wesley Barker. 20 min

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