SDCC 2020 is cancelled, as is most of our normal summer routines, but the show will still go on via online panels, and it looks like there will be multiple to check out for Star Wars fans.
The full Comic-con 2020 schedule can be viewed over on the official site, but I’ve highlighted the Star Wars-centric panels below, which include a Lucasfilm Publishing update among other things.
Star Wars at Comic-Con at Home
Friday, July 24 • 10:00am – 11:00am
The Mandalorian and His Many Gadgets
YouTube:https://youtu.be/vWOWSMfiVOQ
Daniel J. Glenn (podcast producer), Dr. Michael Dennin (science expert: ancient aliens, Star Wars tech), and Ben Siepser (bio-engineer) of the podcast Fascinating Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gear-Based Technologies explore the science behind the various tools Mando uses to secure his bounties. From tracking fobs and jetpacks, to wrist rockets and flamethrowers, they will examine the most well-equipped bounty hunter in the galaxy.
Friday, July 24 • 11:00am – 12:00pm
Star Wars Audiobooks Dr. Aphra
YouTube:https://youtu.be/K0kETgE5H7Q
Get the inside scoop on the newest Star Wars Audiobook Original, Doctor Aphra, from inception to the incredible finished product performed by a full cast. You’ll hear from audiobook narrators Marc Thompson and Emily Woo Zeller, author Sarah Kuhn, and Del Rey editor Elizabeth Schaefer as they discuss this adaptation of the critically acclaimed Marvel comics series where Dr. Aphra teams up with Darth Vader, in a conversation moderated by audiobook producer Nick Martorelli.
Friday, July 24 • 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away
YouTube:https://youtu.be/tlshzMnfbiE
Some of the biggest and best Star Wars authors talk about some of their exciting new projects set in a galaxy far, far away. Featuring Timothy Zahn, Alex Segura, Justina Ireland, George Mann, Preeti Chhibber, Tom Angleberger, Rebecca Roanhorse, Greg Pak, and Alyssa Wong. Moderated by This Week In Star Wars host Kristin Baver and Lucasfilm Publishing senior editor Robert Simpson.
Friday, July 24 • 2:00pm – 3:00pm
The Psychology of Star Trek vs. Star Wars
YouTube:https://youtu.be/aFbQAJsNobk
Back by popular demand, the Trek vs Wars discussion returns to Comic-Con in Episode VI, with examinations of Discovery, Picard, and, of course, Rise of Skywalker! Designed to engage the audience in a healthy–but fun–debate, this panel explores meaningful topics of psychology prominent in Star Trek & Star Wars. Who’s more emotionally intelligent, Picard or Luke? How do hero characters Rey and Burnham show us healthy coping and self-care? And what’s the importance of legacy when it comes to saving the universe? Join pop culture psychologists Dr. Drea Letamendi (Lattes with Leia) and Dr. Ali Mattu (The Psych Show) as they enlist the persuasive viewpoints of special guests Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Enterprise), and Jennifer Muro (Star Wars: Forces of Destiny). Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions).
