The dangerous information is that due to the pandemic, New York Comedian Con, the East Coast’s largest fan conference with panels for standard exhibits and films, might be digital-only when it takes place Oct. 8-11 this 12 months. The silver lining to that’s that no less than it in all probability will not be as a lot of a fiasco as San Diego Comedian-Con, as a result of no less than the panels might be reside. Variety studies that NYCC producer ReedPop is partnering with YouTube to live-stream the conference’s panels, that are anticipated to incorporate fan-favorite franchises like The Walking Dead, Star Trek, and extra. Followers will not be capable to ask questions from the viewers, however they will be capable to submit questions utilizing YouTube’s reside chat characteristic.
“We’re completely disenchanted that we will not collect collectively, in-person for the New York Comedian Con we like to construct and our followers like to experience,” stated ReedPop president Lance Fensterman in an announcement. “We sit up for this weekend all 12 months lengthy, similar to you, and with this being our 15th version, we had been notably excited. I’ll miss strolling up and down artist alley and seeing buddies that I’ve made since we had been within the basement on the Javits Heart. Whereas this 12 months will certainly be a special expertise, we’re going to look to convey the most effective and most participating occasion to our followers, exhibitors, and studios by our partnership with YouTube.”
Along with panels, followers will be capable to take part in digital meet-and-greets, workshops, and movies, and private autographs and a digital market might be obtainable as effectively. Probably the most enjoyable a part of Comedian Con, strolling round and seeing all of the unbelievable cosplay, will not be doable, however well being and security is a very powerful factor, and that is higher than nothing.
New York Comedian Con will happen from Oct. Eight to Oct. 11.
2019 New York Comedian Con