MOTUFest located at:
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
1 West Rivercenter Blvd
Covington, KY 41011, USA
Main Show Room: 3rd Floor Ballroom
Panel Room: Meeting Rooms 1&2
NOTE: After Hours programming takes place in the Marriott, Covington Ballroom 1 (near the bar)
No food or drink is permitted inside the panels. Please silence mobile devices and refrain from any conversation while a panel is in progress. Unless stated otherwise at the beginning of a panel, you are welcome to photograph or videotape. And if you would be so kind, please tag Power-Con in any online posts:
Instagram: @thepowercon
Facebook: @ThePowerCon
Twitter: @thepowercon
If a panel session is crowded and/or a large crowd is waiting for the next panel, the panel room WILL be cleared!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
7:00PM-9:00PM
Early Registration Open. Beat the Saturday morning line. Come by Friday night to buy passes or pick up pre-ordered passes and exclusives!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
8:00AM
Registration opens – COME EARLY to buy passes or pick up pre-ordered passes and exclusives!
10:00AM
MOTUFest officially opens to the public.
11:30AM–12:20PM
Photographing Powerful Action
Ever wondered what goes into bringing action figures to life in photos? Some of the internet’s premiere photographers and reviewers share secrets behind creating some of the best images around.
Featuring: D-Amazing, Eric Bryson, Robert Sutton
Moderator: Colt Crane
12:30PM – 1:20PM
Art., Toys & Fun: A Look Inside Formo Toys
Learn about present and future plans for the most nostalgic 5.5″ figure lines: Legends of Dragonore, Warriors of the Galaxy and The Savage World of Frazetta!
Featuring: Emiliano Santalucia, Josh Van Pelt
1:30PM – 2:20PM
Heroic Voices of Animation
Sit back and enjoy as some of your fan-favorite voice actors share the magic of how they made your favorite He-Man and She-Ra characters come to life!
Featuring: Diane Pershing, Brian Dobson
Moderator: Jay Glatfelter
2:30PM – 3:20PM
20 years of MOTU Design
Ruben Martinez’s career on He-Man spans over twenty years, where he started on the incredible 200x toy line, took part in MOTU Classics, and went on to help shape MOTU Origins and Masterverse. Find out what it’s like to have a hand in so many amazing toy lines.
Featuring: Ruben Martinez
Moderator: Colt Crane
3:30PM – 4:20PM
Masterful Toys
The history of MOTU and POP toys is unearthed. Some of the foremost historians share insights into the toys we love.
Featuring: Danielle Gelehrter, Darah Vatron, Emiliano Santalucia, Josh Van Pelt
Moderator: Adam McCombs
4:00PM
Registration closes.
4:30PM – 5:20PM
Cosplay Contest
Cosplay embodies the creativity of fans who spend countless hours making toy and cartoon character designs a reality. Come see those cosplayers bring their creations to life on the stage before your eyes.
Master of Ceremonies: Jay Glatfelter
6:00PM
Main Showroom closes to the public for Saturday.
AFTER HOURS EVENTS
After Hours programming takes place in the Marriott, Covington Ballroom 1 (near the bar)
8:00PM – 9:50PM
Faking Filmation: Early Private Screening
Faking Filmation is a feature documentary chronicling James Eatock’s ambitious attempt to create an unofficial He-Man cartoon in Filmation’s signature style. This is a private fan presentation of an unfinished project and does not constitute the film’s official public premiere. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Featuring: Rob McCallum, James Eatock
10:00PM – 10:50PM
Fall of Grayskull 2: Sneak Peak!
Fall of Grayskull 2: Rise of the Horde is the upcoming fan-film sequel to Fall of Grayskull (2015). MOTUFest attendees will receive an exclusive inside look at the production, including new information, behind-the-scenes stories, photos, footage, and details about the cast, characters, costumes, sets, and filmmaking process.
Featuring: Daniel Benedict
11:00PM – 11:50PM
The Return of the Return of Faker This private look into James Eatock’s Return of Faker gives you insights into production of the animated short and what more could have been in store for it.
Featuring: James Eatock
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
9:00AM
Registration opens.
10:00AM
Power-Con officially opens to the public.
11:00AM – 11:50AM
Revelations Revealed
Masters of the Universe: Revelation delivered an animated spectacle for fans across the globe. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a cartoon of this caliber is made.
Featuring: Griffin Newman, Ted Biaselli
Moderator: Sherwynn McNeal
12:30PM – 1:20PM
By the Power of Comics!
Two amazing creators involved in some of the most recent comic books shed light on what goes into making stories come to life through visual storytelling.
Featuring: Reilly Brown, Tim Seeley
Moderator: Colt Crane
1:30PM – 2:20PM
Social Masters
From a Four Non Blondes meme to Skeletor TikTok shorts, discover what has made this type of content connect with fans, and learn about it directly from the creators themselves!
Featuring: Isaak Wells, Jay Allen
Moderator: Jay Glatfelter
2:30PM – 3:20PM
Masterful Entertainment
The history of MOTU and POP cartoons and film is unveiled. Some of the foremost experts share insights into the animation and cinema we love.
Featuring: Jack Olesker, James Eatock, John Atkin
Moderator: Adam McCombs
3:00PM
Registration Closes.
3:30PM-4:20PM
Podcasting the Power
Learn from three of the best He-Man and She-Ra podcasts about what it takes to make an entertaining show. Members of Masters Cast, Podcasters of the Universe, and Master Power Cast share the pros and cons of creating audio programs.
Featuring: Jon Kallis, Jeremy Dewitt, Steven Bushotee, Nathan Kennedy, Tyler Baker
Moderator: Sherwynn McNeal
5:00PM
Main Showroom and the Convention as a whole closes to the public. Thank you for coming, and we hope to see you next time!