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NYCC 2021 | Legion M: How The Power of Fandom is Changing Hollywood
Legion M is the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company and through equity crowdfunding we have made it possible for anyone to become an entertainment investor. Our investors and members have access to special screenings and exclusive industry events! Our panel will reveal how Legion M is involved with films like Jay and Silent Bob: Reboot (Kevin Smith) and Mandy (Nicolas Cage) and how you can be too!
NYCC 2021 | The Best of All Worlds: Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd.
The team behind Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd. presents a line-up of what toys and collectibles are coming out in the future and hosts a Q&A where you can ask your burning questions!
NYCC 2021 | Higher We Rise, Harder We Fall: Black Businesses in Nerd Space
Black business owners address the trials of owning a business within the nerd community and the slippery slope of maintaining favor with consumers that could critique them harder than their non-POC counterparts.
NYCC 2021 | Pop Goes Your Christmas Tree with PopMinded by Hallmark
Find out what all goes into creating Hallmark’s pop-culture-themed collectibles like Keepsake Ornaments itty bittys® plush characters and other gift products with brands such as Star Wars™ Star Trek™ Harry Potter™ Marvel DC Comics Nintendo and more. Plus you’ll get sneak peeks at what’s coming in 2022 and a few chances to win prizes including those elusive 2021 event exclusives! Panelist: Christine Taylor Creative Manager Hallmark Licensing / Creative Director PopMinded by Hallmark and Sergio Rivero Master Designer working on itty bittys® and gifts.
NYCC 2021 | Cospositivity: Fitness & Body Love in the Cosplay Community
Hosted by Heather Boddy. The cosplay community should be a safe space for people of all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately that is not always the case. Of course we want to feel amazing strong and empowered in our cosplays but that doesn’t mean we have to beat ourselves up at the gym to look like the character we are cosplaying. In this panel we will discuss how to fall in love with fitness and channel your inner superhero as well as what it means to love yourself throughout the process. Cosplay and fitness should both feel empowering. Let’s have a conversation about how to feel better in our bodies in and out of cosplay.
NYCC 2021 | What a Drag! A Panel on drag and cosplay!
From Video Games to Comics Anime and more come explore a world where Drag meets Cosplay! This inclusive panel of queens kings and everything in between will be having an open discussion about cosplaying their favorite characters through the queer lens as well as challenges we face melding the two artforms together within the industry of drag.
 We'll touch on a range of topics including our favorite cosplays how we create our performances and creating art that honors source materials while also being culturally responsible and avoiding cultural appropriation. We believe that drag and cosplay are for everyone and that there is so much both communities can teach each other about their respective art forms in order to help everyone grow as transformation artists. So come with your questions (even those filled with tea or shade!) and let’s talk about nerdy drag! Moderated by Crimson Kitty (Mx. Nerd NY 2018) and special guest Erika Klash
Women, trans, and nonbinary cosplayers can face unique challenges when looking for help. Body shaming self-esteem ability shaming slut-shaming and misogyny can be barriers to getting the help and support we need. The SheProp! Community is here to help including Raisin Cosplay, Maweezy, Tin Lizzy, ThouArtAnuli, SewSilly, and Rebecca Noel. Our panelists of experienced cosplayers are ready to answer your questions whether they are about creating a costume or surviving and thriving in the cosplay community. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence for women trans and non-binary makers providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
NYCC 2021 | Nailed It: Project Cosplay!
Nailed It: Project Cosplay is back again after a highly successful run in 2018 to bring you an hour of fun and creative competition! Think you have what it takes to cobble together a standout cosplay in an hour? Compete with your friends and family to create the cosplay of your dreams with unexpected items! But don't worry our judges (fashion industry designers & cosplayers) will be there to coach you & cheer you on! So gather your squad & come to show off your skills. Trust us this will be the most fun you have at NYCC!