Joelle Sellner Online Portfolio - Awards / Press / Panels / Interviews

Guest - Talk Geek with Tyler: Streaming while Snacking

Date: March 29, 2023

Description: Live from New York, it's the Talk Geek with Tyler show. A subsidiary of Mancini Media. We will be talking to tv writer Joelle Sellner (Winx Club and DC Hero Girls) about "Snacking during Streaming". A very quick shout out to Marlene Sharp for introducing us.

Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6zjMuuccME.

Panelist - Wondercon 2023

Be the Monster You Were Destined to Be: Representation in Horror Comics

Event Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Room 207

Event Description: Everyone has a dark side. Horror lets people explore the monster within. Whether that's an inner demon trying to get out or an outer demon trying to not be noticed, shining the light of diverse representation lets readers feel seen and gives them real-world agency.

Panelists: Phillip Knox (.357 Magnum Opus), Joelle Sellner (Ben 10), Brandon Perlow (Werewoofs), and Debbie Daughtee (Kymera Press).

Panelist - Loscon 2022

Building Empathy Through Storytelling

Event Date: November 27, 2022 from 11:30AM-12:45PM

Location: California 1, Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

Event Description: Learn how to build empathy and connect with your audience.

Panelists: Barbra Dillon, Deborah Daughetee, Glen W Olson, Joelle Sellner, David Avallone. Moderated by Barbra Dillon

Panelist - Loscon 2022

The Importance of Diversity in Writing

Event Date: November 27, 2022 from 10:00AM-11:15AM

Location: California 2, Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

Event Description: What is the importance of diversity in writing? Find out in this panel!

Panelists: L. K. Ingino, Joelle Sellner, Steven Barnes, Victor Frost. Moderated by Victor Frost

Panelist - Loscon 2022

Stories from the Entertainment Business

Event Date: November 26, 2022 from 5:30PM-6:45PM

Location: Pacific Coast 4, Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

Event Description: Get the inside scoop on the Entertainment business!

Panelists: Arthur Sellers, Deborah Daughetee, Steven L Sears, Scott A Wordard, Joelle Sellner. Moderated by Deborah Daughetee

Panelist - Loscon 2022

Autograph Session

Event Date: November 26, 2022 from 2:30PM-3:00PM

Location: Imperial Ballroom Suites A and B, Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

Panelist - Loscon 2022

How to Collaborate Successfully

Event Date: November 26, 2022 from 1PM-2:15PM

Location: California 3, Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

Event Description: The Do's and Don't of Collaboration

Panelists: Brian Fitzpatrick, Steven L Sears, Brandon Perlow, Michael Wormser, Joelle Sellner, Rebecca Inch-Patridge. Moderated by Rebecca Inch-Partridge

Panelist - Loscon 2022

Reboots, Reimaginings and Relaunches: Updating for a New Audience or Easy Money?

Event Date: November 26, 2022 from 2:30PM-3:45PM

Location: California 2, Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

Event Description: The popular stories seem to have been around for a very long time. in this panel, we take a look at the positive and negatives of the modern reboot.

Panelists: Scott A Woodard, Victor Frost, David Raiken, Joelle Sellner. Moderated by David Raiken

Panelist - Loscon 2022

Says Who? Writing Memorable Dialogue

Event Date: November 25, 2022 from 1:00PM:-2:15PM

Event Location: California 1, Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

Event Description: Writers know it�s easy to fall into the trap of "he said" - "she said" - "it said" - "zeep said" in their dialogue. Like any kind of writing, dialogue can be plain, fancy, or just weird. The trick is to fit the type of dialogue to the furtherance and readability of the story. Our panelists will share their ideas on how to keep the talk-talk going so that it doesn�t slow things down.

Panelists: Craig Miller, Deborah Daughetee, James C Glass, Joelle Sellner, Karen Willson. Moderated by James C. Glass.

Review - Hallmarkies Podcast

Review of Saving Christmas Spirit

Date/Time: November 24, 2022

Signing - Werewoofs @ Comic Bug

Signing

Date/Time: October 29, 2022, 12:00PM-3:00PM

Location: Comic Bug, 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Signing - Werewoofs @ Hi De Ho Comics

Signing

Date/Time: October 26, 2022, 1:00PM-4:00PM

Location: Hi De Ho Comics, 1803 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404

Signing - Werewoofs @ Endgame Comics and Collectibles

Signing

Date/Time: October 22, 2022, 1:00PM-4:00PM

Location: Endgame Comics and Collectibles, 294 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

Signing - Werewoofs @ Golden Apple

Signing

Date/Time: October 16, 2022, 1:00PM-4:00PM

Location: Golden Apple Comics, 7018 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Panelist - San Diego Comic-Con 2022

Diversity in Comics, TV, Film, Games

Event Date/Location: July 21, 2022 from 4:00-5:00PM, Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Event Description: Experts in comics, TV, film, and games share how they got into the industry and how they've helped increase representation in their work. Then, panelists and the audience will brainstorm ways in which fans and creators can help increase diversity and inclusion in their fandom and their work

Panelists: Nhut Le (actor, JudoMaster on Peacemaker), Silvia Olivas (co-executive producer & head writer for Disney's Elena of Avalor and Netflix's Maya and the Three), Amy Chu (writer, Wonder Woman, DOTA), Lamont Magee (writer/producer, DC/CW Black Lightning, Green Lantern), Joelle Sellner (writer, DC Super Hero Girls, Lego Friends), Cherry Davis (host, Afterbuzz), Patrick Dougall (digital creator, Marvel cosplayer). Moderated by Kevin Winston (Digital LA).

Signing - Free Comic Book Day

Signing

Date/Time: May 8, 2022, 2:00PM-5:00PM

Location: Comics Factory, 1298 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Signing - Free Comic Book Day

Signing

Date/Time: May 7, 2022, 4:00PM-7:00PM

Location: Galaxy of Comics at 17306 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Panelist - WonderCon 2022

Diversity in Comics, TV, Film, and Games Industry

Event Date/Location: April 1, 2022 from 2:00PM - 3:50PM, Room 207, WonderCon

Event Description: Speakers share their inspirational career paths into the entertainment industry and discuss issues of diversity and representation for women, ethnicities, LGBTQ+, and more.

Panelists: Joelle Sellner, Jason Aulicino, Patricio Ginsela, Josh Trujillo, Kayden Phoenix, Cherry Davis, and Nhut Le.

Guest - Best in Fest Podcast

From Romantic Comedies to Animated TV & Comics with Joelle Sellner

Release Date: December 14, 2021

Episode Description: An interview with Joelle Sellner

Interview - Fanbase Press

Fanbase Press Interviews Joelle Sellner on the Recent Release of the Graphic Novel, 'WEREWOOFS,' from New Paradigm Studios

Date: October 31, 2021

From the Article:

An interview with Joelle Sellner regarding the recent release of the graphic novel, Werewoofs, through New Paradigm Studios. In this interview, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with Sellner about the creative process of working with artist Val Wise, letterer Ed Dukeshire, and editor Steenz, how the story may resonate with readers, and more!

Interview - Scifi Pulse

Joelle Sellner and Brandon Perlow Discuss Their Careers and the Latest from New Paradigm Studios, 'Werewoofs'

Date: October 31, 2021

From the Article:

Werewoofs is an upcoming graphic novel from New Paradigm Studios that was written by Joelle Sellner. Published by New Paradigm Studios, Werewoofs is a coming-of-age story in which a group of friends in a small town become weredogs. To learn more about this upcoming publication, I was able to interview writer Sellner and Perlow about their careers, future goals, and Werewoofs.

Mention - Graphic Policy

Paradigm Studios to Release Werewoofs

Date: August 23, 2021

From the Article:

Glyph Award Winning and Eisner Award nominated publisher New Paradigm Studios has announced a new YA title releasing this winter, Werewoofs.

In the small Midwestern town of Howlett, navigating high school is tough enough. But when a group of friends are inexplicably turned into weredogs, adapting to their new powers proves to be even tougher. This leads to an unlikely friendship with loner Mara, a werewolf whose father has mysteriously vanished. As the high schoolers team up to solve the disappearance, friendships are tested, and secrets are revealed as the Werewoofs prove themselves in an explosive showdown against a dangerous wolfpack and their vicious alpha.

Werewoofs is written by Joelle Sellner, with art by Val Wise, lettering by Ed Dukeshire, and edited by Steenz.

Mention - CG Magazine

Former Marvel, DC, EA, and K-Pop Execs Start Epizodic Entertainment

Date: December 17, 2019

From the Article:

The company's first project is an original multi-genre mobile game which borrows elements from music videos, Korean dramas, and talent competition shows. Writing on the project is being overseen by David Wohl and Joelle Sellner. Both Wohl and Sellner have a background in comics, which should make for an interesting mobile game. Wohl began his comic career at Marvel Entertainment before moving on to projects at DC and Image, meanwhile Sellner is credited as a writer on the DC Superhero Girls Web and LEGO Friends Animated Series.

Panelist - L.A. Comic-Con 2019

2D or not 2D?

Event Date/Location: October 12, 2019 from 6:00PM - 6:50PM, Room 306AB, Los Angeles Comic-Con

Event Description: Join our panel of industry writers and producers to discuss the inside scoop of 2D and 3D animation. With the rise of "live action" remakes of cartoon favorites, our panelist will also discuss if there will still be a place for 2D animation? Listen as they enjoy speaking on how different or difficult is it to write an animated script for TV and feature films?

Panelists: Joelle Sellner, Jordan Gershowitz, Mark Zaslove, and Joe Stillman (Shrek Movies, Planet 51). Moderator: Scott Russell

Panelist - L.A. Comic-Con 2019

Writing Great Dialogue

Event Date/Location: October 12, 2019 from 10:30AM - 11:20AM, Room 304ABC, Los Angeles Comic-Con

Event Description: Short. Meaningful. Memorable. How do you write great dialogue? What works and what doesn't work? Harrison Ford once said to George Lucas, "You can type this shit but you can't say it." Writers from animation and comics talk about how you craft a great line. A great story won't survive if the characters sound stiff and unnatural. They only truly come alive when they talk to us. So how do you make your characters sound real? And what's the difference between writing dialogue that's dramatic and dialogue that's funny?

Panelists: Matt Wayne, Joelle Sellner, Mark Hoffmeier. Moderator: Craig Miller

Guest - Minor Adventures with Topher Grace

Reggie Watts Becomes a Super Hero!

Release Date: September 16, 2019

Episode Description: Reggie Watts and Topher consult comic book writer Joelle Sellner to create their own super hero personas!

Panelist - San Diego Comic-Con 2019

Diversity in Writing: Women Writers and Producers Take Charge in TV, Animation, Comics, Games, Online

Event Date/Location: July 20, 2019 - 6:30PM to 7:30PM, Room 26B, San Diego Comic-Con

Event Description: Award-winning diverse women writers and producers will discuss creating stories with strong diverse female characters across TV, animation, comics, and games; they'll also address the importance of diverse representation, getting started in writing, and their career paths from writing to executive producing top shows. Panelists include Nicole Dubuc (Star Wars Forces of Destiny, Rebels; producer of Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy; winner of WGA Animation Writing Award), Denise Downer (Marvel's Avengers Black Panther's Quest, Power Rangers: Beast Morphers), Keto Shimizu (DC's Legends of Tomorrow, executive producer and writer; Arrow), Silvia Olivias (Disney's Elena of Avalor, producer and writer; Moesha), Anne Toole (Horizon Zero Dawn, WGA Video Game Award winner; The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Joelle Sellner (DC Super Hero Girls, Sonic Boom), and Gloria Shen (Disney Channel's Amphibia).

Appearance - Pre Comic-Con Bash

Pre Comic-Con Bash

Event Date/Location: July 11, 2019 - 7:30PM to 2AM at the Wisdome Dome Park Los Angeles

Event Description: PRE COMIC-CON BASH in Los Angeles: Featuring Producers, Creators, Execs & Stars from Your Favorite Blockbuster Movies, Top TV Shows, Manga, Comic Books & Video Games! With Immersive 360 Content Shows & Entertainment!!

Appearance - Pre Comic-Con Bash

Pre Comic-Con Bash

Event Date/Location: July 11, 2019 - 7:30PM to 2AM at the Wisdome Dome Park Los Angeles

Event Description: PRE COMIC-CON BASH in Los Angeles: Featuring Producers, Creators, Execs & Stars from Your Favorite Blockbuster Movies, Top TV Shows, Manga, Comic Books & Video Games! With Immersive 360 Content Shows & Entertainment!!

Mention - Anime News Network

Knights of Zodiac - Release Date of the Series

Date: March 23, 2019

Panelist - Los Angeles Comic Con 2018

Screenwriting For Animation

Panel Date/Location: 11:00AM to 12:00PM on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles Convention Center Room 301

Panel Description: Discussion on writing script/screenplays for Animation TV shows and feature films with some of the industry cartoon writers including: Brandon Easton (Thundercats, Transformers: Rescue Bots), Scott Russell (Fmly. Creative Director at Fox Kids Network), Mairghread Scott (Guardians of the Galaxy), Joelle Sellner (DC Super Hero Girls, Super Slackers), Bill Freiberger (Sonic Boom), Craig Miller (Curious George, Pocket Dragon Adventures), Brian Master (Editor: South Park, Teen Titans Go!). Presented by The Scriptwriters Network Foundation, Inc.

Panelist - La Femme International Film Festival

LA Femme International Film Festival to Showcase Hit Anime Series MEGALOBOX

Date/Time: October 12, 2018, 4:00PM
Location: Regal Cinema at LA Live
Panel Description: LA Femme Film Festival will host a segment featuring episodes of the popular anime series MEGALOBOX with a Q&A panel following the screening with series producer Minako Fujiyoshi, moderated by writer Joelle Sellner.

Panelist - Digital LA

Superheroes Go Digital

Date/Time: July 16, 2018, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
Location: CTRL Collective - Playa Vista
Panelists: Stephane Ceretti, Noah Young, Joelle Sellner, Joe Matsushima.
Panel Description: Experts in digital VFX, marketing, content and more will discuss how superheroes go digital.

Signing - Free Comic Book Day

Signing Overwatch # 15

Date/Time: May 5, 2018, 2:00PM-4:00PM

Location: Earth-2 Comics, 15017 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA

Interview - 420TV

Interview with 420TV regarding Writing Super Slackers

Date: February 22, 2018

Article - Animation Magazine

Stoner Streamer 420TV Launches with Toons on Deck

Date: February 22, 2018

Announcement - Overwatch #15 for Free Comic Book Day 2018

Dark Horse Announces 2018 Free Comic Book Day Gold Offering

Date: December 15, 2017

Project Announcement

Super Slackers - an original series to roll out Cannabis channel 420TV

Article Date: November 7, 2017

Q&A Webchat - LibraryCon 2017

Romancing the Supernatural

Date/Time: December 6, 2017, 2:40 pm to 2:55 pm

Mention - New York Public Library

Children's Book Characters We Wish Were Friends

Date: November 14, 2017

Panelist - Los Angeles Comic-Con 2017

Screenwriting for Animation

Date/Time: October 29, 2017, 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm

Location: Room 304 A B C at the Los Angeles Convention Center

Panelists: Craig Miller, Mairghread Scott, Bill Freiberger, Joelle Sellner, Brian Master, and Scott Russell. Moderated by Melessa Y Sargent (President of Scriptwriters Network).

Upcoming Project Announcement

Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya CGI anime announced for Netflix!

Article Date: August 2, 2017

Signing - Comic-Con International 2017

Signing (Mer)

Date/Time: July 22, 2017, 10:30AM

Location: Booth 1903

Signing - Golden Apple Comics

Signing (Mer)

Date/Time: May 6, 2017, 12:00PM

Location: 7018 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Interview - Joe on Joe

Episode 65: There's No Place Like Springfield Pt 2

Release Date: April 26, 2017
Panel Description: We close out the first season with a gooey mess as Shipwreck sees his idyllic life literally melt in front of his eyes. Writer Joelle Sellner joined me to talk about her career in animation and her new comic book from Lion Forge, Mer! Think Twighlight with gills! Our Filecard Feature is on our favorite Cajun, long before Gambit ever hit the scene... Gung Ho!.

Panelist - Scriptwriters Network

How Embracing Transmedia can Supercharge Your Career

Panel Date/Location: February 11, 2017 1:00 at Sidetrack Creative Studios
Panelists: Maytal Gilboa and Joelle Sellner. Moderated by Russell Nohelty.
Panel Description: Transmedia is a Hollywood buzzword these days, but what does it mean? How can it help your career? Why is it so important for the future of our industry? Join moderator Russell Nohelty (publisher of Wannabe Press and host of The Business of Art podcast), as he dives deep into transmedia with a panel of experts.

Article - Deccan Herald

Interview

Article Date: December 24, 2016

Article - The Hindu

Creating New Worlds

Article Date: December 22, 2016

Signing - Hyderabad, India

Signing (D-Man: Power Seekers)

Date/Time: December 19, 2016, 3:00PM-4:00PM

Location: Filmnagar Cultural Center, Jublee Hills, Hyderabad, India

Signing - Bangalore, India

Signing (D-Man: Power Seekers)

Date/Time: December 17, 2016, 4:00PM-5:00PM

Location: Blossom Book House, Bangalore, India

Mention - Superhero Novels

Live! In the Link Age 12.06.16

Article Date: December 6, 2016

Panelist - Comikaze 2016

Screenwriting for Animation

Panel Date/Time: October 28, 2016 - 4:00PM-4:50PM

Location: Room 303A

Speakers: Craig Miller, Bill Freiberger, Scott Russell, Brandon Easton, and Joelle Sellner. Moderated by Melessa Sargent.

Description: The panelists will share their experiences and insight into crafting exciting worlds, characters, and mythologies for Animation.

Panelist - GeekyCon 2016

Blocked

Panel Date/Tim: July 29, 2016 - 3:30PM-4:20PM

Location: Orange County Convention Center, N220 E; Orlando, Florida

Speakers: Alyssa Clark, Joelle Sellner, Ray Utarnachitt, Jonathan Callan, and James Moran.

Description: Writer's block: myth or reality? Whatever you believe, if you're stuck on something in your story, then it doesn't matter what you call it. We'll talk about times we've been stuck, how we got ourselves out of it, and ways to get unstuck.

Panelist - GeekyCon 2016

Proofreading Your Tweets

Panel Date/Tim: July 29, 2016 - 2:30PM-3:20PM

Location: Orange County Convention Center, N220 E; Orlando, Florida

Speakers: Alyssa Clark, Joelle Sellner, Ray Utarnachitt, Jonathan Callan, and James Moran.

Description: Is it necessary for a professional writer to be on social media? Should it be only to help promote work or to interact with the audience? Neither? Both? Let's talk about what's appropriate and most fun for both the audience and writers alike.

Signing - Comic-Con International 2016

Signing (Saved by the Bell)

Date/Time: July 24, 2016, 3:30PM-4:30PM

Location: The Lion Forge booth (# 2300)

Signers: Joelle Sellner and Chynna Flores

Mention - Bleeding Cool

Appealing To The Built In Fan Base: Bringing Primetime to Comic Shops At SDCC

Article Date: July 22, 2016

Description: It's not uncommon to see comic books based on TV shows nowadays, but they are usually based off of some sort of superheroes. However, there are a group of creators that are here to bring some non-traditional older television shows into comic book form.

Panelist - Comic-Con International 2016

Bringing Primetime to Comic Shops: All About Comics From Television

Panel Date: Thursday July 21, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Room 29AB

Interviewees: Featuring Joelle Sellner (Saved by the Bell), Geoff Thorne (Knight Rider), Lesley Vamos (Punky Brewster), Mairghread Scott (Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs), and Jonathan London (Miami Vice).

Description: Writers from both TV and comics discuss the challenges and triumphs of translating hit TV shows into comic books. Whether it's crucial differences in script timing or translating the legacy of fan-favorite shows to a new medium and new audience, these pros have seen it all.

Mention - ICV2

'Punky Brewster' and 'Saved by the Bell' Supersized

Date: May 6, 2016

Interview - DarbyPop

Darby Pops Off: Comic Mad Woman

Date: April 22, 2016

Upcoming Project Announcement

Superslackers

Date: April 19, 2016

"Superslackers" follows a group of friends who get a bag of pot that has been switched with a drug being used in a government experiment that gives them superpowers. When a Professor Xavier-type shows up to train them, they have no interest in saving the world. They agree to move into a rent-free government compound, but all they want to do is watch TV and play video games. The Professor is convinced he can turn them into the heroes that the world needs - but can he do it before their infectious laziness spreads to the rest of the agents?

Seasoned animation writer Joelle Sellner ("Sonic Boom") wrote the script for "Superslackers," which hails from executive producers Warren Zide ("American Pie"), Mickey Gooch ("Skit Bags"), Ranajit Chaudhury and Ashwant Venkatram. David Silverman, a key creative figure on "The Simpsons," has signed on to direct.

Interview - Long Beach Comic Expo

Live Episode 2

Panel Date: February 22 2016

Interviewees: Don Walker, Rob Worley, Kyle Roberts, Joenell Luma, William O'Neill, DJ Kirkbride, and Joelle Sellner. Interviewer: Russell Nohelty

Description: We did another live event! This time at Long Beach Comic Expo! We had a great time at the show, and I came back with the froggiest of throats. However, I muscled through to show you exactly why live events are so important, and I talked to a bunch of amazing creators.

Featured Guest - Tuscon Comic-Con 2015 Tuscon Comic-Con 2015 (TLM)

Featured Guest

Date/Location: November 6-8, 2015

Panelist - Comikaze 2015

Writing Animation 101

Panel Date: 6:00PM on October 30, 2015

Panelists: Mike Blum, Neo Edmund, Bob Roth, Joelle Sellner. Moderator: Craig Miller

Panel Description: The ins and outs and secrets of writing animation for today's television and internet market. Working writers and producers will answer your questions about what you need to know to write and sell scripts including how do you get in and how do you get your first assignment. And your second.

Signing - New York Comic-Con 2015

Signing (Punky Brewster and Saved by the Bell)

Date/Location: The Lion Forge booth (# 1659) on October 11, 2015, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Signers: Joelle Sellner and Tim Fish

Mention - Gamecrate

Interview: Lead Game Designer Gabor Szabo on How Sci-Fi is Making the Supernova MOBA Stand Out

Date: July 13, 2015

Signing - Comic-Con International 2015

Signing (Punky Brewster)

Date/Location: The Lion Forge booth (# 2300) on July 12, 2015, 2:00PM-4:00PM

Signers: Joelle Sellner and Lesley Vamos

Review - Brutal Gamer

Saved By The Bell Volume 1 - Review

Date: June 30, 2015

Signing - American Librarian Association Annual Conference 2015

Appearance

Date/Location: The Lion Forge booth (# 205) on June 27, 2015 and June 28, 2015 (Moscone Center, San Francisco, California)

Signers: Joelle Sellner and Chynna Clugston-Flores

Interview - Brutal Gamer

Saved By The Bell Comic: An Interview With Writer Joelle Sellner

Date: May 30, 2015

Panelist - Eagle Con 2015

Women in Comics

Panel Date: 2:15PM to 3:05PM on May 14, 2015

Panelists: Nilah Magruder, Joelle Sellner, Erika Alexander, Dani Dixon.

Panel Description: More and more, these talented artists and storytellers - who happen to be women - are arriving on the scene and demanding to be heard. This panel explores some of the quality work being done by women in the industry, as well as the work that still needs to be done.

Signing - WonderCon 2015

Appearance

Date/Location: The Lion Forge booth (# 401) on Friday, April 4, 2015 at WonderCon (Anaheim, California)

Signers: Joelle Sellner and Chynna Clugston-Flores

Mention - NBC (and others)

Roar Comics Unveils Blockbuster Young Readers Line

Date: March 20, 2015

Interview - The Media Chronicles Article Screen Capture

Becoming an Animation Writer: An Interview with Joelle Sellner

Date: March 2, 2015

Panelist - Long Beach Comic Expo 2015

Writing Animation

Panel Date/Location: 2:00PM to 3:00PM on March 1, 2015

Panelists: Craig Miller, Joelle Sellner, Dean Stefan, and Len Uhley.

Panel Description: The ins and outs and secrets of writing animation for today's television and internet market. Working writers and producers including Craig Miller (Beast Wars, Curious George), Joelle Sellner (Fifi: Cat Therapist, Ben 10: Omniverse), Dean Stefan (Matchbox Big Rig Buddies, Quack Pack). will answer your questions about what you need to know to write and sell scripts.

Mention - Ain't It Cool News Article Screen Capture

AICN COMICS: Kid Marvel sidles up to cosplay queen Yaya Han and talks about Lion Forge's WONDEROUS II!

Date: November 20, 2014

Panelist - Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2014

Lion Forge Comics & IDW Publishing: Digital to Print and Beyond!

Panel Date/Location: 12:00PM to 1:00PM on November 2, 2014 in Room 308AB

Panelists: Jonathan London, Brandon Easton (Andre the Giant), Geoffrey Thorne (Knight Rider), Joelle Sellner (Wonderous, Saved By The Bell, Punky Brewster), Mairghread Scott (Sabre Riders), Anne Toole (Crystal Cadets), Rob Worley (Airwolf), Shannon Eric Denton (Editor-In-Chief of Lion Forge), Tom Pinchuk (Roboy).

Panel Description: Lion Forge Editor-In-Chief Shannon Eric Denton discusses Lion Forge titles Airwolf vs. Knight Rider, Miami Vice, Chavo Guerrero, Rampage Jackson, Andre the Giant, Care Bears, Saved By The Bell, Saber Riders & the Star Sheriffs, Punky Brewster and more! Join Shannon and the Lion Forge creative teams as they discuss these properties along with their recently announced print-partnership with IDW Publishing!.

Panelist - Comic-Con International 2014

Lion Forge Comics: Knight Rider vs. Airwolf, Rampage Jackson and New Project Debuts

Panel Date/Location: 11:00AM to 12:00PM on July 26, 2014 in Room 29A

Panelists: Jonathan London (Moderator), Shannon Eric Denton, Joelle Sellner, David Gorden, Brandon Easton, Yaya Han, Rampage Jackson, and Chavo Guerrero.

Panel Description: Senior editor Shannon Eric Denton is joined by the next generation of creators -- Joelle Sellner, David Gorden, and Eisner Award nominee Brandon Easton -- to discuss their projects: Knight Rider vs. Airwolf, Andre the Giant, original creation Rampage Jackson: Street Soldier, and more. With special panelists Hero of Cosplay's Yaya Han, MMA champion Rampage Jackson, and WWE & Impact Wrestling champion Chavo Guerrero. Moderated by Miami Vice writer Jonathan London.

Panelist - Comic-Con International 2014

Roar Comics: Saved by the Bell, Punky Brewster, and More

Panel Date/Location: 5:30PM to 6:30PM on July 25, 2014 in Room 8

Panelists: Adam Staffaroni, Chynna Clugston Flores, Joelle Sellner, Anne Toole, Lesley Vamos, and Brandon Easton.

Panel Description: Saved By The Bell! Punky Brewster! Magical girls! Teen mermaids! As Jessie Spano would say, "I'm So Excited!" Roar Comics is making its debut at SDCC! Check out Lion Forge's new all-ages and YA comics imprint as the company brings together genre-busting talent with fan-favorite characters. Join senior editor Adam Staffaroni to hear what's next for Punky and the gang at Bayside High, and learn about Roar's new digital-first original titles-Roboy, Crystal Cadets, and MER. Featuring creators Chynna Clugston Flores (Blue Monday), Joelle Sellner (Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes), Anne Toole (The Lizzy Bennet Diaries), Lesley Vamos, and Eisner Award nominee Brandon Easton. Fun all for all ages, plus some big new announcements!

Signing - Comic-Con International 2014

Appearance

Date/Location: The Lion Forge booth (# 1903) on July 24, 2014 from 3:30PM-5:00PM

Signers: Lesley Vamos and Joelle Sellner.

Signing - Comic-Con International 2014

Appearance

Date/Location: The Lion Forge booth (# 1903) on July 24, 2014 from 11:00AM-1:00PM

Signers: Chynna Clugston Flores and Joelle Sellner.

Signing - Comic-Con International 2014

Appearance

Date/Location: The Lion Forge booth (# 1903) on July 24, 2014 from 10:00AM-12:00PM

Signers: Yaya Han and Joelle Sellner.

Panelist - DigitalLA

Superheroes Go Digital & Social

Panel Date/Location: 7:00PM to 9:00PM on July 21, 2014 at WeWork Hollywood

Panelists:- Heath Corson (writer on DC's Justice League: War and Batman: Assault on Arkham)), Joelle Sellner (writer for Lion Forge comics), Hal Hefner (worked on the transmedia campaigns on X-Men Days of Future Past), Jackson Lanzing (worked on The Wolverine DVD release social media campaign), and Dan Casey (Nerdist).

Panel Description:- Join us for our sixth annual Digital LA - Digital Comics panel in LA on the Monday before San Diego Comic-Con. Our expert panelists will discuss digital and social media campaigns related to the creation, development, distribution and marketing of superhero related movies, games, apps, etc. all at WeWork Hollywood.

Mention - Yahoo Finance

Cosplay Superstar Yaya Han Suits Up with Lion Forge Comics in Wonderous II

Date: July 15, 2014

Interview - Legion of Leia

Joelle Sellner - Comics and Animated Series Writer

Date: July 7, 2014, 2014

Panelist - Wyrd Con 2014

Wonder Women of the 21st Century

Panel Date/Location: 3:00PM on May 23, 2014 at The Theatre

Panelists: Micky Neilson (Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo,) Joelle Sellner (Teen Titans, Sonic Boom, Avengers, Jackie Chan Adventures,) Barbara Kesel (Hellboy, Watchmen, Meridian, Hawk & Dove,) and Michele R. Wells (Disney Publishing Worldwide, DK Publishing, Penguin). Moderated by Genese Davis (The Holder's Dominion, The Gamer in You, MMORPG.com).

Panel Description: We couldn't imagine our favorite comic book, TV show, or film without our beloved super heroines, however the journey for them has not been easy. Whether it's cultural barriers or societal sexism, super women have had to fight more than just crime in order to survive. The panelists discuss the challenges and obstacles to creating relevant female protagonists in today's male dominated industries.

Signing - WonderCon 2014

Appearance

Date/Location: The Lion Forge booth (# 801) on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at WonderCon (Anaheim, California)

Signers: Joelle Sellner and Dennis Haskins

Panel - Emerald City Comicon 2014

Lion Forge Comics Presents: Don't Have a Zack Attack!

Date: March 29, 2014 at 11:00AM

Location: Room TCC 302

Panel Description: Lion Forge is at ECCC! Senior Editors Shannon Eric Denton and Adam Staffaroni are joined by the next generation of creators to discuss their projects and the new All Ages imprint Roar Comics. Titles like Saved By The Bell, Punky Brewster, Airwolf, Knight Rider, Miami Vice as well as original creations Rampage Jackson: Street Soldier, Catalyst Prime, Trimaxx, Bulletproof Knights and more! You never know what surprises will be in store when you enter the Lion Forge so be sure to stop by!

Review - Comic Book Resources

Month of Women in Comics - Punky Brewster # 1

Date: March 25, 2014

Review - Comic Book Resources

Month of Women in Comics - Saved by the Bell # 1

Date: March 4, 2014

Mention - CNBC, Yahoo Finance

Saved by the Bell and Punky Brewster Digital Comics from Lion Forge Debut Today

Date: February 5, 2014

Panelist - Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2013

Lion Forge Comics Presents: Saved By The Bell

Panel Date/Location: 11AM on November 2, 2013 at Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 306AB

Panelists: Dennis Haskins, Joelle Sellner, and Adam Staffaroni. Moderator: Jonathan London

Panel Description: It's time to return to Bayside high! Host Jonathan London will take you on a nostalgic look at the world of Saved by the Bell and he's bringing along some special guests to help him out. Mr. Belding himself, Dennis Haskins, will be one board to reminisce on the iconic shows past history. Joining America's favorite principal are writer Joelle Sellner and artist Chynna Clugston who'll be helming Saved by the Bell's future with an exclusive look into the new comic coming from Lion Forge Comics.

Mention - The Smoking Jacket

Claire Sinclair Is Your New Superhero

Date: September 30, 2013

Description: Playboy's Miss 2011 had herself a little chin-wag with TSJ and gave us the dish on co-creating a comic-book character, parading in sexy superhero duds, and why she is all kinds of Wonderous.

Mention - CBNAH (Comic Book Nerds Are Hot)

"Mane" Man, David Steward II, of Lion Forge Comics

Date: August 26, 2013

Description: Lion Forge Comics made some huge waves early this summer with the partnership with NBCUniversal. Which Lion Forge will be producing digital comics based on classic NBC shows like Airwolf and Miami Vice. Also, building up a strong core of IP titles like The Joshua Run and The Catalyst Prime. CBNAH caught up with David Steward II, founder and CEO, Lion Forge Comics to discuss SDCC, The NBCUniversal deal, and more.

Interview - BleedingCool.com

Five Questions with Joelle Sellner About Wonderous

Publication Date: August 7, 2013

Description: At SDCC, Lion Forge debuted one of their new digital comic's Claire Sinclair's Wonderous. I got a chance to chat with Joelle Sellner, the writer on Wonderous about the new series, working with the former Playmate-of-the-Year and the difference in scripting for the digital format.

Mention - Comic Book Resources

Lion Forge Comics Roars in San Diego

Date: August 3, 2013

Mention - SciFiPulse

David Steward II on Founding Lion Forge and Getting into the Entertainment Business

Date: August 1, 2013

Interview - Comics on Comics

Interview

Date/Location: July 31, 2013 in Culver City, California

Participants: Joelle Sellner and Brian Walton

Panel Description: We're taping this afternoon with Nerdist News Editor-in-Chief Brian Walton and writer Joelle Sellner (TeenTitans, ShinChan, Ben10, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes)!

Panelist - Comic-Con 2013

Lion Forge Comics Fall Lineup: Knight Rider, AirWolf, Saved by the Bell, Punky Brewster, Miami Vice, and more!

Panel Date: 6:30PM to 7:30PM on July 20, 2013

Panelists: Joe Philips, Rick Burchett, Carl Reed, Lorenzo Lizana, Brandon Easton, Joelle Sellner, Geoff Thorne, Jonathan London, Shannon Denton, Flex Alexander, and David Gordon.

Panel Description: Some of your all-time favorite TV shows from the '80s are coming to comics with Lion Force!.

Interview - Comic-Con International 2013

Interview

Date/Location: Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Comic-Con (San Diego, California)

Participants: Joelle Sellner and Claire Sinclair

Signing - Comic-Con International 2013

Appearance

Date/Location: The Geekscape/Lion Forge booth (# 3919) on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Comic-Con (San Diego, California)

Signers: Joelle Sellner and Claire Sinclair

Article - NBCUniversal Taps Lion Forge Comics to Develop Digital Comics

Announcement

NBCUniversal, one of the world's premier media and entertainment companies, has partnered with digital publisher Lion Forge Comics to develop licensed comic books based on popular TV shows from the 1980s and 90s. Under the agreement licensed through the NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group, Lion Forge will write, develop and publish digital comics based on the following shows: Airwolf, Knight Rider, Miami Vice, Punky Brewster, and Saved by the Bell.

Panelist - Digital Hollywood Content Summit XV

Producing with the Guilds and Professional Organizations: WGA, SAG-AFTRA & PGA and How to Navigate Their New Media Production Guidelines

Panel Date/Location: 9:00AM - 10:00AM on May 1, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey, CA

Panelists: Chris Pfaff (Chairman, New Media Council, PGA-E), Tamara Krinsky (New Media, Writers Guild of America West), and Joelle Sellner (Writer, Samurai! Daycare). Moderated by Will Marshall (Manager, New Media, SAG-AFTRA)

Panelist - Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2013

LION FORGE COMICS Presents: Wonderous: The Adventures of Claire Sinclair and The Joshua Run #202

Panel Date/Location: 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm on April 28, 2013 at C2E2 (Chicago, Illinois)

Panelists: Brandon Easton, Carl Reed, Claire Sinclair, David Gordon, Flex Alexander, and Joelle Sellner

Panel Description: Join the dynamic LionForge Comics as we debut two of our most exciting comics to date! Joshua Run from creators Flex Alexander (actor - One on One, The Hills Have Eyes II, Snakes on a Plane) and Brandon M. Easton (Thundercats, Transformers: Rescue Bots,Armarauders & Shadowlaw). Wonderous from Claire Sinclair (Holly's World, Playmate of the year 2011) and writer Joelle Sellner (Teen Titans, Hi HI Puffy AmiYumi, & The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes). Not your average boring panel filled with sleep inducing press releases. Be ready for Excitement, Adventure, Giveaways and a few Surprises await you at the Lion Forge Comics panel.

Panelist - Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2013

Mystery Authors of C2E2

Panel Date/Location: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm on April 27, 2013 at C2E2 (Chicago, Illinois)

Panelists: Ben H. Winters, Gregory Lamberson, and Joelle Sellner

Panel Description: Join authors Gregory Lamberson (Medallion), Ben H. Winters (The Last Polieceman, Quirk), Joelle Sellner (Lion Forge) and more as they talk about their different writing experiences and novels within the Mystery Genre!

Related Media: Panel Announcement.

Mention - St. Louis American

"David Steward II Applies Tech Saavy to Comic Books

Date: April 11, 2013

Signing - Wondercon Anaheim 2013

Appearance

Date/Location: The Lion Forge Comic booth (# 501) on March 30, 2013 at Wondercon (Anaheim, California)

Signers: Joelle Sellner and Lorenzo Lizana

Signing - Wizard World St. Louis 2013

Appearance

Date/Location: 3:30 - 4:15AM at the Lion Forge Comic booth on March 23, 2013 at Wizard World (St. Louis, Missouri)

Signers: Joelle Sellner and David Gorden

Panelist - Wizard World St. Louis 2013

Lion Forge Comics: Welcome to the Lion's Den

Panel Date/Location: 1:00 - 1:45AM in Room 120 on March 23, 2013 at Wizard World (St. Louis, Missouri)

Panelists: Brandon M. Easton, Joelle Sellner, and David Gorden

Panel Description: Join us as we debut Lion Forge Comics to the world! Not your average boring publisher panel filled press releases and boring home movies. Lion Forge gang and our team of exciting creators will premiere the starting line-up of the hottest new publisher to hit the scene. Excitement, Adventure, Giveaways and a few Surprises await you at the Lion Forge Comics panel.

Panelist - Wizard World St. Louis 2013

Lion Forge Comics Presents: The Writer's Journey

Panel Date/Location: 11:00 - 11:55AM in Room 120 on March 23, 2013 at Wizard World (St. Louis, Missouri)

Panelists: Brandon M. Easton, Joelle Sellner, and David Gorden

Panel Description: Every aspiring writer wants to know one thing: "How do I break into the business?" If you are an unpublished writer with dreams of making it in the transmedia marketplace and you don't know how or where to begin, this is the panel for you. Join Brandon M. Easton (Thundercats, Transformers: Rescue Bots, Armarauders & Shadowlaw) along with other LionForge writing talents Joelle Sellner (Teen Titans, Hi HI Puffy AmiYumi, & The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes) & emerging talent David Gorden as they give you the truth on how to break in. These talents will share share insider information, publishing secrets, and the realities on how to develop your ideas into a viable proposal; as well their experience working with LionForge Comics from the ground up.

Interview - Got Toon-Game Scribe

Meet Joelle Sellner... Freelance Animation Writer, Copywriter, Video Game Writer, Graphic Novel and Comic Book Writer

Publication Date: January 21, 2013

Panelist - Long Beach Comic-Con 2012

Writing Animation

Panel Date/Location: 2:00PM on November 4, 2012 at the Long Beach Comic-Con

Panelists: Joelle Sellner, Craig Miller, Brooks Wachtel, and Rich Fogel.

Panel Description: "The ins and outs and secrets of writing animation for today's television and internet market. Working writers and producers with hundreds of scripts and years of experience on TV shows and web series tell you what you need to know to write and sell scripts."

Interview - Angry Dorks Podcast

Dating advice, Nerd on Nerd action and Joelle Sellner

Podcast Date/Location: October 22, 2012 on the Angry Dorks show at Skid Row Studios.

Podcast Description: Ed Greer, Ron Swallow, guest host Erik Barnes and special guest Melissa Podany from Skidrow Studios Aural Stimulation discuss dating with in the nerd community and for geeks in general. Then we interview Joelle Sellner, writer from the Avengers and Teen Titans cartoon.

Panelist - Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012

Spotlight on Womanthology Project

Panel Date/Location: 4:00PM on September 16, 2012 at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012 (L.A. Convention Center)

Panelists: Joelle Sellner, Cat Staggs, Bonnie Burton, Kimberly Komatsu, Jenna Busch, Jody Houser, Amanda Deibert, and Mary Bellamy. Moderated by Nicole Sixx.

Panel Description: "Originally devised by Renae de Liz as a way to give women creators of all abilities a chance to be published, the Womanthology project has become one of the most successful Kick-starter campaigns ever. This anthology graphic novel has gained the support of virtually everyone in the comic book community and the first volume, HEROIC, remains one of the most highly anticipated comic book properties in some time. In this panel, various contributors will discuss the development of Womanthology, their individual roles in the project, and the legacy they are building."

Panelist - Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012

Breaking into Comic Books and Screenwriting

Panel Date/Location: 12:00PM on September 16, 2012 at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012 (L.A. Convention Center)

Panelists: Geoffrey Thorne, Joelle Sellner, Matt Lohr, Dani Dixon, Jonathan Callan, and Brandon Easton.

Panel Description: "Every aspiring writer wants to know ONE THING: "How do I break into the business?" The old days of sending in unsolicited pitches to big comic book companies in the hopes of getting hired are dead and gone. If you are an unpublished writer with dreams of making it in the comic book industry and you don't know how or where to begin, this is the panel for you."

Panelist - Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012

Samurai! Daycare

Panel Date/Location: 11:00AM on September 16, 2012 at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012 (L.A. Convention Center)

Panelists: Mike Blum (creator, director, producer, writer), Joelle Sellner (writer, story editor), Doug Manley (writer), Kevin Brennan (writer), and Dino Andrade (voice actor).

Panel Description: Join "Samurai! Daycare" creator Mike Blum and key cast and crew for an informal discussion on how to create a network quality animated series on a web budget. With over 1.25 million views in just over a month "Samurai! Daycare" has proven to be a critical and fan favorite on SMOSH/Alloy Digital's YouTube channel, Shut Up! Cartoons.

Interview - Animation Insider

Q&Amp;A With Joelle Sellner

Publication Date/Location: August 26, 2012 on Animation Insider.

Panelist - DigitalLA

DigitalLA's Fourth Annual Digital Comics Panel

Indie, VFX & Fans Like Family

Panel Date/Location: July 10, 2012 at the Nerdist Theater in Meltdown Comics

Panelists: Joelle Sellner, Marc Zicree (Animation Writer), Brian Walton (Editor in Chief: Nerdist News), Mo Fathelbab (NerdMelt), Steve Sievers (Supa Pirate Booty Hunt), Niki Hillier (Zoic Studios), Diallo Jackson (Comic/Video Game Writer), and Micah Wright (Comic/TV/Video Game Writer).

Panel Description: "Writers, animators and VFX artists shared how they use digital and social media to create, develop, Kickstarter-fund and promote their film, TV, web series and apps to fans and like-family communities, at our fourth annual pre-Comic-Con Digital LA - Digital Comics Panel at the Nerdist Theater at Meltdown Comics."

Panelist - WonderCon

How to Write Action for Kids' TV

Panel Date/Location: March 18, 2012 at WonderCon
Panelists: Dani Michaeli (The Aquabats Super Show!) moderates as the secrets and mysteries are explored by veteran writers Nicole Dubuc (Transformers: Prime), James Krieg (Green Lantern: The Animated Series), Joelle Sellner (Teen Titans), Eugene Son (Iron Man: Armored Adventures), and Matt Wayne (Ben 10).
Panel Description: "Writing action for kids presents unique and exciting challenges."

Panelist - LA Femme Film Festival

Animation is Big Business!

Panel Date/Location: October 15, 2011 at the LA Femme Film Festival
Panelists: Joelle Sellner, Kevin Bannerman, David Corbett, John Zurr Platten, and Marlene Sharp.
Panel Description: "Join us in a panel with an amazing expert panel of professionals who have made animated films and live action. This panel will go in depth to the pitfalls of animation, the possibilities of taking narrative concepts and adapting them to animation, and creating animated shorts to use as a financial calling card to get money for the full length project."

Panelist - Long Beach Comic-Con

Girl Power!

Panel Date/Location: October 31, 2011 at the Long Beach Comic-Con
Panelists: Lillian Diaz-Pzrybyl, Haven Alexander, Brandii R. Grace, Barbara Randall Kesel, and Joelle Sellner.

Panelist - DigitalLA

DigitalLA's Third Annual Digital Comics Panel

Panel Date/Location: July 18, 2011 at the Nerdist Theater in Meltdown Comics

Panelists: Joelle Sellner, TQ Jefferson (Marvel), David Uslan (Graphicly), Dan Fraga (Director of Ricky Gervais show), and moderator Kevin Winston.

Panel Description: "Join the discussion with digital comics, animation and games experts for the third annual Digital Comics panel. We'll discuss how comics and comic book characters are part of an overall entertainment franchise, including animation, games, movies, iPad apps, web series, and promotion via social media."

Panelist - Scriptwriters Network

Screenwriting for Animation

Panel Date/Location: December 11, 2010 12:00 at Universal Studios
Panelists: Dan Wicksman (The Tribe, The Magic Crystal), Craig Miller (Smurfs, Curious George), Joelle Sellner (Teen Titans, Jackie Chan Adventures), Charles Horn (Robot Chicken, Robot Chicken: Star Wars), and Jim Peronto (Kim Possible, Lilo & Stitch: The Series).
Panel Description: Attend this one-time only panel of top animation screenwriters and hear about what it takes to get started in the industry, writing tips, and stories from the trenches!

Award - LA Femme Film Festival

Best Screenplay Award - 2010

Award Date/Location: October 17, 2010 at the Seventh Annual LA Femme Film Festival
Winning Screenplay: The Rules of Flushing.
About the Festival: The LA Femme Film Festival is a premier festival that focuses on women filmmakers' platforming their commercial films for the world wide audience. It is a Festival for those women who want to have an equal opportunity in commercial entertainment desiring to change, enhance, or become leaders in the industry as a Director, Writer, Producer or Director of Photography.