If there’s one network who truly “gets” San Diego Comic-Con, it’s SYFY. Which is why it’s great news that they’re returning to San Diego Comic-Con in full force, with panels for Van Helsing, Z Nation, Sharknado, Krypton, Wynonna Earp, The Magicians, and new series Nightflyers and Deadly Class. We’ll also be treated to the return of last year’s amazing “The Great Debate”, where Aisha Tyler (tries to) moderate a bunch of unruly geek celebrities as they have the ultimate superfan debates. There will also be a SYFY Wire Fangrrls panel this year.
NerdHQ may be gone from San Diego Comic-Con, but SYFY is carrying on their grand tradition of epic fan parties at the New Children’s Museum. Stop by Friday, July 20 or Saturday, July 21 from 9PM-1AM for some epic dance parties. Fans will need to RSVP.
That’s not all they’re using the space for, though. Thursday – Saturday, you’ll be able to stop by the New Children’s Museum at 10AM to pick up exclusive, limited edition merchandise “featuring an original, custom genre-themed design by a famed artist).
If you’re into competitions, SYFY will also be hosting competitions to try to claim Mystery Box Prizes, in a few different ways:
- The Human Claw Machine! The all-you-can-grab extravaganza, located at the Children’s Museum, features a life-size claw machine that will lower players into a pit of prizes
- Genre-themed bingo trolleys roaming the Gaslamp
- The SYFY karaoke bus – one of last year’s fan favorites — for those who love to sing their hearts out
[UPDATE] The SYFY Mystery Drops will happen daily Thursday-Saturday from 10AM-11AM at the New Children’s Museum, with the SYFY Human Claw open daily Thursday-Saturday from 11AM-7PM.
And, finally, Orlando Jones returns to partner up with SYFY to present SYFY’s own “Fan Creator Award” medals. He’s bringing back the drumline, and it sounds like he may just be wandering the Gaslamp giving out awards to cosplay he likes, which is… amazing.
Here’s a look at the full panel schedule for SYFY:
Thursday, July 19
NIGHTFLYERS
Panel: 3-3:50PM | Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
From the mind of George R.R. Martin, this highly anticipated new SYFY series is a psychological thriller
set in the year 2093 that follows a team of scientists aboard the most advanced ship ever built. Their
mission takes them to the edge of space but also to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn’t
waiting for them out there — it’s already on their ship. Unlike anything you’ve seen before, NIGHTFLYERS combines horror and science fiction in a way that Martin himself has described as “Psycho in space.” Join the cast and creators for an exclusive look into this exciting new series.
Panelists include: Jeff Buhler, Eoin Macken, Gretchen Mol, David Ajala, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gene Klein and David Bartis.
Moderator to be announced.
VAN HELSING
Panel: 4-5PM | Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Presented by Nomadic, the cast of SYFY’s action horror series VAN HELSING will once again descend on
San Diego Comic-Con to give fans an exclusive first-look at what’s in store for the upcoming third
season.
Panelists include: Kelly Overton, Jonathan Scarfe, Vincent Gale, Aleks Paunovic, Rukiya
Bernard, Trezzo Mahoro, Neil LaBute, Mike Frislev and Chad Oakes. Moderator: Bevin, Den of Geek.
SYFY WIRE HOSTS THE GREAT DEBATE
Panel: 4:45-5:45PM | Ballroom 20, Convention Center
What superfan doesn’t love a good debate? To reboot or not reboot? Have video games eclipsed movies
and TV? Pine, Pratt or Hemsworth? Join celebrity favorites from the sci-fi universe for the ultimate
debate as they share their thoughts, feelings and theories on the genre’s most hotly contested topics
while moderator Aisha Tyler keeps the peace.
[UPDATED] Panelists: John Barrowman, Felicia Day, Orlando Jones, Joe Manganiello, Adam Savage, Janet Varney
Z NATION
Panel: 5-5:50PM | Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Presented by The Asylum, be the first to witness a whole new evolution in zombie-kind as the cast and
creators of SYFY’s hit series reveal exclusive details of what they have planned for the 5th season.
Panelists include: DJ Qualls, Kellita Smith, Russell Hodgkinson and Karl Schaefer. Moderator to be
announced.
Friday, July 20
SYFY WIRE FANGRRLS: WOMEN CHANGING THE GAME
Panel: 5:30-6:30PM | 6DE, Convention Center
The landscape of sci-fi has changed — and we’re never going back. Women aren’t just making some of
the best, most groundbreaking work found in the genre today, they’re also redefining what it means to
be a fan. Come geek out with our panelists and moderator Cher Martinetti (SYFY WIRE Fangrrls’
Managing Editor) as they chat about their current obsessions and discuss how they’re blazing their own
path and changing the industry. Panelists to be announced.
[UPDATED] Panelists: Rachel Bloom Amanda Conner, Lights, and Nichelle Nichols
THE LAST SHARKNADO: IT’S ABOUT TIME
Panel: 7-8PM | 6BCF, Convention Center
Presented by The Asylum, for the LAST TIME EVER, Comic-Con will be home to a SHARKNADO panel. Go
shark to the future with the cast of the FINAL installment in SYFY’s fin-tactic movie franchise.
Panelists include: Ian Ziering, Tara Reid and Cassie Scerbo. Moderator: Emily Longeretta, US Weekly.
Saturday, July 21
KRYPTON
Panel: Noon-12:50PM | Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
After a mind-blowing Season 1 finale that saw KRYPTON’s history drastically rewritten, the future of
Superman has never been in greater jeopardy. Join the cast and creators of SYFY’s hit series as they
discuss the many surprises of the first season and give an inside look into what fans can expect in Season
2.
Panelists include: Cameron Cuffe, Shaun Sipos, Wallis Day, Ann Ogbomo, Cameron Welsh and Dan
Evans. Moderator: Damian Holbrook, TV Guide.
DEADLY CLASS
Panel: 6-6:50PM | Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Be the first to get a sneak peek of SYFY’s new series based on the graphic novel by Rick Remender and
Wes Craig. Executive produced by Joe and Anthony Russo, Rick Remender, Miles Orion Feldsott, Mick
Betancourt and Mike Larocca, DEADLY CLASS follows the story of Marcus, a teen living on the streets
who is recruited into King’s Dominion, an elite private academy where the world’s top crime families
send their next generations.
Panelists include: Rick Remender, Miles Orion Feldsott, Mick Betancourt,
Benjamin Wadsworth, Lana Condor, María Gabriela De Faría, Benedict Wong and Wes Craig.
Moderator: Dominic Patten, Deadline.
WYNONNA EARP
Panel: 6:45-7:45PM | 6DE, Convention Center
Presented by IDW Entertainment, join the cast and creators of the breakout SYFY hit series WYNONNA
EARP as they reveal behind-the-scenes antics, show off exclusive footage and answer your biggest
questions about Season 3! Panelists include: Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon,
Domonique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, Chantel Riley, Emily Andras and Beau
Smith. Moderator: Kayti Burt, Den of Geek.
THE MAGICIANS
Panel: 7-8PM | Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Magic is back…at Comic-Con! Last season, an epic finale totally changed our magicians (like for real) and
left us begging for more. Now, join the cast and creators of this critically acclaimed series to get an
exclusive look at the upcoming 4th season and answers to all of your burning questions (well, most of
them)!
Panelists include: John McNamara, Sera Gamble, Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor
Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta and Summer Bishil. Moderator: Felicia Day.
