ALL EVENTS/PANELS ARE IN THE ICE ARENA CONNECTED TO THE MJN!

 TRY STAY IN CHARACTER for this family friendly cosplay truth or dare panel! Answer truths or perform dares as your character would.

 HOSTED BY: SYDSTAR COSPLAYS

Two cosplayers enter the stage… only one leaves victorious (figuratively, of course)! Armed with their best character impressions, killer cosplays, and crowd pleasing moves, our contestants will duke it out in a theatrical display of fandom fury. Think epic entrances, savage one-liners, and exaggerated smackdowns all fueled by YOUR cheers. YOU Decide the Winner! No judges. No bribes. No mercy. The audience holds the power: scream loud for your champion and make your voice heard. The louder the roar, the closer your fav gets to cosplay immortality. Hosted by Sydstar Cosplays, Rated 13+ for Fictional Violence. 

HOSTED BY: VP LOPEZ

Hear and learn from your favorite Voice Over Actor! Q&A at the end!

Saddle up and join us for the Red Dead Redemption panel! Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn about the making of the iconic series! Stick around for a live Q&A, where you'll have the chance to ask questions and hear directly from the panelists. This is a panel you won't want to miss!

Want to test your pop culture skills against other players? Win prizes, certificates and more!

 Show off your creativity and craftsmanship in our Adult Cosplay Contest for ages 17 and up! Compete for trophies, certificates, and other exciting prizes while showcasing your best cosplay on stage. If you're looking for the Kids Cosplay Contest, join us on Sunday—it's open to participants 15 and under. 

Learn from Sunshine Cosplay and SydStar Cosplay what makes a cosplay performance great! From tips and advice, to maybe even some examples, join the conversation to find out how to make yourself stand out and become a seasoned performer!

An  introduction to stage combat fighting, explaining basic techniques such  as footwork, blocking and striking. He has worked with fight  choreography, TV, NY Jedi, street performances. Come join this panel,  come join the COSFIGHT!

You've built or purchased a brand new cosplay, gotten all your accessories together, and you're ready for the con - but the morning of, you realize you're missing something vital! Learn about the importance of costesting all of the aspects of your cosplay, and learn about what costesting is - it can be intimidating, but don't be scared! This presentation will include a Q&A at the end if any attendees have questions not answered during the panel.  

Sketch-Off: A fun & interactive tournament style sketch competition, decided and judged by the audience, hosted by Johnny C. 4 to 6 Artists compete at easels in 5 minute sessions where the audience is called upon to suggest characters, actions and concepts that are quick sketched. Winning artists advance to the next round until one artist remains! Artists TBA!

This is an interactive show where two fan-favorite films go head-to-head. Imagine Big Hero 6 versus The LEGO Movie—if both were playing in theaters at the same time and you could only watch one more time, which would you choose? We break each film down into key categories, including story, characters, music, humor, and more, then the audience votes after each round to determine the winner. Come cheer for your favorite, and help decide which movie earns the ultimate victory! 

Calling all young cosplayers! Show off your favorite costume in our Kids Cosplay Contest for participants ages 16 and under. Winners will receive trophies, certificates, and other great prizes! Looking for the Adult Cosplay Contest? Join us on Saturday, open to cosplayers 16 and older.