Even though Hascon is still about six weeks out, there has already been a ton of information about the show released which relate directly to the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic franchise. So much so that like other big conventions like SDCC and NYCC, it would be beneficial for everyone attending the con to compile all that information into once central location!
Detailed after the break is the information which is currently known about the convention. From MLP Guests of Honor, current MLP panel listings and times, known MLP Hascon Exclusives, and just about everything else one would normally expect to see at a pop culture convention. Of course, there is more information about Hascon for all of their franchises on their official website: https://hascon.hasbro.com
As more information comes in over the next few weeks, this post will be update to incorporate the latest news!
So, what are you all waiting for? There's My Little Pony at Hascon waiting for you after the break! Go check it out!
HASCON MY LITTLE PONY GUESTS OF HONOR
Name: Andrea Libman
MLP Affiliation: Actress
Appearing: Friday - Sunday
Known For: Voice Talent of Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Bon Bon (Sweetie Drops), Pumpkin Cake, Fleetfoot, and various roles on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
Name: Cathy Weseluck
MLP Affiliation: Actress
Appearing: Friday - Sunday
Known For: Voice Talent of Spike, Mayor Mare, Coco Pommel, and various roles on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
Name: Meghan McCarthy
MLP Affiliation: Hasbro Studios, VP Head of Storytelling
Appearing: Friday - Sunday
Known For: Co-executive producer, screenwriter, lyricist, and story editor (Seasons 3 - 5) for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Co-executive producer and screenwriter for My Little Pony: Equestria Girls and My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks. Co-executive producer and co-screenwriter for My Little Pony: The Movie.
Name: Summer Hayes
MLP Affiliation: My Little Pony Historian and Super Collector
Appearing: Friday - Sunday
Known For: Writer of the My Little Pony Collector's Inventory book series, which covers all MLP Toys from Generation One to Today!
Name: Brenda Hickey
MLP Affiliation: IDW My Little Pony Comic Artist
Appearing: Friday - Sunday
Known For: Art on the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Comic Series from IDW Publishing. Credits include My Little Pony: Micro Series issue #6; My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic issues #13, 14, 24, & 40; My Little Pony: FIENDship is Magic issue #1; My Little Pony: Friends Forever issues #12, 15, 17, 19, 20, 25, & 29; and My Little Pony: Legends of Magic issues #1 – 6.
Name: Mary Jane Begin
MLP Affiliation: My Little Pony Literary Author & Illustrator
Appearing: Friday - Sunday
Known For: Writer and Illustrator of My Little Pony: Under the Sparkling Sea and My Little Pony: The Dragons on Dazzle Island. Author of My Little Pony: The Art of Equestria.
Name: Bobby Curnow
MLP Affiliation: IDW My Little Pony Comic Editor
Appearing: Friday - Sunday
Known For: Editor of the My Little Pony Comic Line from IDW Publishing. Series edited include My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, My Little Pony: Micro Series, My Little Pony: Friends Forever, My Little Pony: FIENDship is Magic, My Little Pony: Legends of Magic, and My Little Pony: The Movie Prequel.
Name: Andy Price
MLP Affiliation: IDW My Little Pony Comic Artist
Appearing: Friday - Sunday
Known For: Main Artist of the My Little Pony Comic Line published by IDW Publishing. Series illustrated for include My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, My Little Pony: Micro Series, My Little Pony: Friends Forever, My Little Pony: FIENDship is Magic, and My Little Pony: The Movie Prequel.
Name: G.M. Berrow
MLP Affiliation: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Animation Writer and Literary Author
Appearing: Friday - Sunday
Known For: Main Writer of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Chapter Books released by Little, Brown and Company. She has written the episodes "The One Where Pinkie Pie Knows," "Fluttershy Leans In," and "Daring Done" for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. In addition to he work on MLP:FiM, she also wrote the My Little Pony: Equestria Girls special "Dance Magic" and some of the 2017 MLP:EQG Summertime Shorts.
HASCON MY LITTLE PONY EXCLUSIVES
My Little Pony Box
Company: Hasbro
Booth: # TBA
Price: $19.99
Description: This special edition MY LITTLE PONY BOX features a range of products that everypony will love packaged together in a decorative MY LITTLE PONY box. The box includes a MY LITTLE PONY HASCON youth t-shirt (sized small, medium or large), plus a MY LITTLE PONY Pony Friends figure, a MY LITTLE PONY Mini Plush Seapony, Tech 4 Kids’ MY LITTLE PONY themed Stackems, MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE pen and journal from Innovative Designs, a Bendon Grab ‘n’ Go Play Packs, a tumbler from Zak Designs, and a “My Little Pony: The Movie - Friends and Foes” book from Little Brown. (Source)
My Little Pony/Dungeons & Dragons Dice Tin
Company: Wizards of the Coast
Booth: # TBA
Price: $20.00
Description: Full set of ten Pinkie Pie inspired sparkly dice and a beautiful metal container with the My Little Pony crew! (Source)
Hascon 2017 Exclusive Poster
Company: Hasbro
Booth: # TBA
Price: TBA
Description: TBA (Source)
HASCON MY LITTLE PONY PANEL SCHEDULE
| HASCON Friday MLP Panel Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Panel Title | Location |
| 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | The Voices of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic | Hascon Main Stage |
| DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the voice behind a pony? Straight from the pony's mouth, learn about what it takes to bring iconic characters to life with just a script and a mic. | ||
| 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM | From Ponyville to Canterlot High – History of Equestria Girls | Hascon Main Stage |
| DESCRIPTION: Join master storyteller, screenwriter and lyricist Meghan McCarthy as she shares the inspiration behind Equestria Girls and gives a peek at what adventures the Equestria Girls are going on next. Be the first to see the new product line and hear first hand from the Equestria designers as they share how they bring to life our Mane 7 ‘s unique personalities! | ||
| 5:30 PM — 6:15 PM | My Little Pony Designer Q&A | FANmily Stage Room |
| DESCRIPTION: Join members of the My Little Pony design team as they take you on a journey through four generations of pony product. Designers will answer questions, giving a behind-the-scenes look at how they have made their (cutie) mark on My Little Pony and proving that you're never too old to play with ponies. | ||
| HASCON Saturday MLP Panel Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Panel Title | Location |
| 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM | The Voices of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic | Discovery Family Stage |
| DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the voice behind a pony? Straight from the pony's mouth, learn about what it takes to bring iconic characters to life with just a script and a mic. | ||
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | The Making of My Little Pony: The Movie | HASCON Main Stage |
| DESCRIPTION: Join master storyteller, screenwriter, and lyricist Meghan McCarthy as she shares her experience in creating the first feature film for My Little Pony. Find out how the Mane 6 inspired her to discover the importance of teamwork and friendship along the way. Includes an exclusive sneak preview of the film! | ||
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | First Look at My Little Pony Season 8! | FANmily Stage Room |
| DESCRIPTION: The adventures of the Mane 6—Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Applejack—continue with the 8th season of the beloved My Little Pony Series in 2018. Renowned storyteller, screenwriter, and lyricist Meghan McCarthy will join fans to present the first look the Season 8 premiere exclusively at HASCON! | ||
| HASCON Sunday MLP Panel Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Panel Title | Location |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | First Look at My Little Pony Season 8! | Discovery Family Stage |
| DESCRIPTION: The adventures of the Mane 6—Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Applejack—continue with the 8th season of the beloved My Little Pony Series in 2018. Renowned storyteller, screenwriter, and lyricist Meghan McCarthy will join fans to present the first look the Season 8 premiere exclusively at HASCON! | ||
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | IDW - My Little Pony: Comics are Magic | Discovery Family Stage |
| DESCRIPTION: IDW has been publishing My Little Pony comics since 2012, and recently passed the major milestone of Issue #50. Come meet some of the creative team behind these beloved comics, and learn first-hand what goes into creating original stories about your favorite Pony friends. Bobby Curnow, MY LITTLE PONY series editor at IDW, and lead artist Andy Price, have been working on the comics since the very first issue. And Brenda Hickey, who is currently drawing the new MY LITTLE PONY: Legends of Magic series, joined the team not long after in 2013. Join us for behind the scenes stories of how My Little Pony comics come to life! | ||
HASCON MY LITTLE PONY VIP/ADD-ON TICKET EVENT
| HASCON MLP VIP/Add-On Ticket Event | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Time | Event Title | Location | Price |
| Friday | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | My Little Pony Mane Event: Hall of Our FANmily Dinner | Omni Hotel | $200* |
| DESCRIPTION: Enter the world of Equestria for an unforgettable evening of entertainment! Join us for special guest appearances, a sit-down dinner and a first look at select 2018 My Little Pony toys. Head Storyteller, Meghan McCarthy will introduce a sneak preview of scenes from the upcoming My Little Pony: The Movie! Plus enter a raffle for a chance to win My Little Pony merchandise. Each VIP attendee will receive a Super Fan My Little Pony gift bag including pre-signed autographs from multiple members of the Mane 6, Special Comic reprints for HASCON, a VIP HASCON-exclusive pin set and more. |
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* NOTE: You must Purchase a General Admission ticket or VIP ticket in order to purchase a ticket Add-On. All Add-Ons are limited in quantity--once they are gone they are gone.
HASCON MY LITTLE PONY SIGNING SCHEDULE
FRIDAYSigning Session: Mary Jane Begin
Company: Hasbro
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Booth #: My Little Pony Brand Area
Talent:
- Mary Jane Begin
SATURDAY
Signing Session: Mary Jane Begin
Company: Hasbro
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Booth #: My Little Pony Brand Area
Talent:
- Mary Jane Begin
Company: Hasbro
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Booth #: My Little Pony Brand Area
Talent:
- Andrea Libman
- Cathy Weseluck
Signing Session: Mary Jane Begin
Company: Hasbro
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Booth #: My Little Pony Brand Area
Talent:
- Mary Jane Begin
HASCON MY LITTLE PONY EXHIBITORS
Hasbro Exhibitors
- Hasbro, Inc.—Booth # TBA
- Discovery Family Channel—Booth # TBA
- Disguise, Inc. (My Little Pony Costumes)—Booth # TBA
- Enterplay, LLC.—Booth # TBA
- IDW Publishing—Booth # TBA
- UltraPro—Booth # TBA
- USAopoly—Booth # TBA
- WeLoveFine—Booth # TBA
- TBA—Table # TBA
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