ASIFA-Hollywood Brings the Art of Animation to WonderCon 2025 – Exclusive Panels, Featured Artists & More!
WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center the weekend of March 29 through 30, 2025, and ASIFA-Hollywood will be there! Join us for this amazing convention filled with all the things you love: comics, movies, TV, animation, books and authors, action figures and collectibles, the Masquerade, anime screenings, portfolio reviews, and games!
Where We’ll Be Located
Find us at space 1610 on the convention floor. If you’re attending the event, make sure to drop by and say hello! We’ll provide information on memberships, upcoming events such as screenings and animation festivals, and details about the Annie Awards.
Visiting Artists
We’re thrilled to host a diverse group of artists who will showcase and sell their work. This is your chance to meet talented creators, discover their craft, and take home unique pieces. Stop by our booth to explore their displays and support incredible artists like Justine King, Adam Henry, Bambi Moe, Heidi Neunhoffer, Peter Zhou, and Salil Bhayani. Don’t miss this opportunity to find one-of-a-kind artwork!
ASIFA-Hollywood will also participate in panels and screenings at the event. Information is subject to change based on guest speaker and room availability.
Friday (3/28/25)
3:30PM – 4:30PM: The Greatest Cartoons Ever!
Grab your popcorn and watch Mighty Mouse, Popeye, and other vintage animated classics come to life on the big screen! ASIFA-Hollywood teams up with animation historian Jerry Beck to bring you iconic theatrical shorts from Hollywood’s legendary golden age. Dive into the fascinating backstories of how these brilliant filmmakers brought these cartoons to life. You’ll see a Fleischer Popeye classic, masterpieces from Chuck Jones and Tex Avery, and plenty more! Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through animation history! Room: North 100B
Friday (3/28/25)
7:00PM – 8:00PM: The Mythic World of Blood of Zeus – Exclusive Behind the Scenes with the Creators & Cast
Join ASIFA-Hollywood and Asia Minor Pictures for an exclusive deep dive into the world of Blood of Zeus! Creators Charley Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides will take center stage alongside key members of the production team and an all-star voice cast to discuss the making of Netflix’s hit mythological anime. Panelists will include (subject to availability) Michael Hughes (producer), Meredith Layne (casting director – Castlevania, X-Men ’97, Arcane), Derek Phillips (Heron – Friday Night Lights, 42, Shooter), Claudia Christian (Hera – Babylon 5, 9-1-1, Atlantis: The Lost Empire), Cissy Jones (Demeter – Firewatch, Starfield, Elder Scrolls), Courtenay Taylor (Hecate – X-Men ’97, American Dad!), Fred Tatasciore (Hades – Team America: World Police, Kung Fu Panda 2). Julie Nathanson (Aphrodite – Arcane, Call of Duty: Black Ops) and Vanessa Marshall (Hestia – Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Harley Quinn, Star Trek: Lower Decks). From the origins of the series to casting legendary voices and bringing Greek mythology to life with breathtaking animation, this panel is a must-see for fans of epic storytelling, anime, and mythology! Expect behind-the-scenes stories, fan Q&A, and maybe even hints about what’s next in the Blood of Zeus universe! Room: 300A