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The panel schedule for New York Comic Con 2013 is now live! Here’s what we have to look forward to when it comes to Star Wars and other related programming:

FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY: Anthony Daniels Autographing

Fee: $50
Date: Friday, October 11, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Saturday, October 12, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Sunday, October 13, 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Autographing Table 1
Description: Talent will spend as much time at their table as possible. Please remember that talent, just like you, need time to rest, recharge, eat, etc., so please be respectful of their need to take breaks. Autograph includes 8×10 licensed picture. Guests reserve the right to refuse to autograph an item they deem inappropriate. Bootleg merchandise is not allowed. Cash is the only method of payment accepted.

FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY: The 501st Legion’s Blast-A-Trooper

Date: Friday, October 11, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm; Saturday, October 12, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm; Sunday, October 13, 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Family Room 1B02
Description: We know Star Wars fans have a Rebellious streak… are you ready to take out some of your frustrations on a servant of the Empire? Blast-A-Trooper Blaster Range arms participants with Nerf guns and puts them against hapless troopers. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation so take pride in sticking it to the Empire for a small donation!

SATURDAY: Jason Fry – Author of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode Guide Autographing

Fee: Free
Date: Saturday, October 12, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Booth # 1829

SATURDAY: Star Wars Rebels: The Might of the Empire

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: Empire Stage 1-E, presented by Arizona Beverages
Speaker: Pablo Hidalgo
Description: What happens when the Galactic Empire takes over a planet? What if Imperials took interest in your world, and garrisoned stormtroopers and TIE fighters to maintain order? Star Wars Rebels, the thrilling, all-new animated television series from Lucasfilm for Disney XD will ask those questions – and so will this panel hosted by Lucasfilm’s resident Star Wars expert, Pablo Hidalgo. Details on the show are closely guarded, but Fans at NYCC will get a first look at new art from the series, and learn new information about the formidable forces of the Galactic Empire. Star Wars Rebels is set between Episodes III and IV, and it is a dark time in the galaxy. In the spirit of the original trilogy, the Empire is once again the preeminent villain of the saga, and Star Wars Rebels puts the awesome might of Imperial forces in the spotlight. Luckily, there are those who are brave and daring enough to stand up against the oppressive Imperial might: the crew of the starship Ghost. Star Wars Rebels follows their adventures as they carry out thrilling missions against these dark forces. The series is still a year away, so don’t miss this chance to get an early look at its development.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY: Hans Jenssen & Richard Chasemore – Illustrators of Star Wars: Complete Vehicles Autographing

Fee: Free
Date: Saturday, October 12, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Sunday, October 13 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Booth # 1829

SUNDAY: Ashley Eckstein & Jason Fry Autographing

Fee: Book Purchase
Date: Sunday, October 13, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Booth # 1829

SUNDAY: John Morton Autographing

Fee: $20
Date: Sunday, October 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Autographing Table 5
Description: Mr. Morton will have 8×10 photos, two versions of his Dak images and one image of him as “Bespin Boba” with Darth Vader, Lando and Lobat. The charge will be $20 per signed photo or any object fans might bring.

SUNDAY: Star Wars Origami

Date: Sunday, October 13, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Location: 1A03
Speaker: Chris Alexander
Description: Origami Master Folder Chris Alexander (Author of Star Wars Origami) demonstrates and teaches the master folding techniques to make Star Wars origami figures. Attendees will fold models with art from the Star Wars universe. Materials included!

SUNDAY: The Making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: 1A23
Speakers: J. W. Rinzler, Jason Fry
Description: This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Go behind-the-scenes of this fascinating film with author and Lucasfilm executive editor J.W. Rinzler and author Jason Fry. Hear some of the stories, anecdotes, recollections and revelations collected in Rinzler’s new book The Making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and see amazing photos and video from the set. Details about the upcoming enhanced e-books for all 3 titles in Rinzler’s The Making of Star Wars series will be revealed.

SUNDAY: Anthony Daniels Q&A

Date: Sunday, October 13, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: 1A22
Speaker: Anthony Daniels
Description: Anthony Daniels, or more commonly known as everyone’s favorite protocol droid C-3PO, is hitting the Big Apple! Check out this Q&A as Anthony shares stories and memories from his work throughout the Star Wars saga.

SUNDAY: End Bullying! Responding to Cruelty in Our Culture

Date: Sunday, October 13, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: 1A14
Speakers: Adam Bouska, Brad Bell, Carrie Goldman, Chase Masterson, Jeff Parshley, Jenna Busch, Alice Cahn, Ashley Eckstein, Bonnie Burton
Description: Have you or someone you love been a target of bullying? Join this life-changing discussion on how to overcome bullying and learn strategies to create witnesses and allies out of bystanders. Pop Culture Anti-Bullying Coalition Founder Chase Masterson (“Star Trek,” “Doctor Who Big Finish”) hosts this panel, marking NOH8′s 1st-ever New York Comic Con appearance, with Founders Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley, along with Brad Bell (“Husbands”), Bonnie Burton (“Girls Against Girls: Why We are Mean to Each Other & How We Can Change”), Jenna Busch (Entertainment Editor, Fan TV), (Ashley Eckstein (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Her Universe), Cartoon Network VP Alice Cahn with the “Stop Bullying: Speak Up!” campaign and 1st-ever Comic Con appearances from the United Nations Association and the Anti-Defamation League. Special topics include geek bullying, LGBT bullying, cyber-bullying, and analyzing how media and entertainment affect our attitudes toward bullying and aggression. Moderated by award-winning author Carrie Goldman (Harper Collins’ “Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear”). More actors & advocates TBA!