![]() ![]() A sociology Ph.D scholar asked in a long-winded but poised way about the presence of gender fluidity and relationships within the world of Steven Universe - whether it was a conscious choice to address these issues because they should be addressed in children’s television or was it included because that is who Rebecca Sugar is as a person. The last question was the perfect cap to the session. Characters the ran around her mind are real and I can’t imagine what it must feel like to have what you created surround you and grow outside of you. To see her sitting up on the panel, and to feel what she feels must be amazing, she brought a whole world to life. She said they are so complicated and only she can read them. She creates color-coded charts with shapes and timelines of the stories and how they connect throughout a season. She explained it is all charts and timelines. ![]() Other than that the questions that stood out to me were about how Rebecca Sugar creates this world and the intricate storylines. Louis he raved about a cheese apparently only known to St. ![]() For example one fan was a young kid says they keep a mental journal of every famous person they meet’s favorite cheese, so we got to hear each character’s favorite cheese! Brie, Gouda, Munster, Provolone, and Steven! He’s lactose intolerant, LOL. But each question gave insight into the making of the show, what the actors bring to their roles, and even quirky things to know. First everyone had to give props every time they were at the mic, cuz it’s Steven Universe this show changes lives, that is not a joke. Most of the time we don’t get excited about the Q&A sections of panels because it is usually a bunch of intense fans who geek out and ask questions that are a waste of air. Rebecca Sugar with the Uke onstage at the Steven Universe Panel during New York Comic Con 2017 – JK at Hammerstein Ballroom on Octoin New York City. We learned what it’s like to record the iconic musical numbers and Rebecca played Uke while we heard them sing “It’s Over, Isn’t It.” It was beautiful. Alas we stayed pretty personal to the experiences of the actors, which makes sense. I digress – I wanted to get into all of that, unpacking the mysteries just dishing a bit. We learn a lot about Steven’s powers and the origins of Lion’s pink hue. We then see the daring escape and a whole new existence for Lars. The special begins on the spaceship back to home world with one person who didn’t make it off the ship, Lars! The rest of the four episodes follow with a trial, incredible questions come to light - did Rose shatter Pink Diamond? Some skillful looks at the facts point to it being an inside job. They almost succeed before Steven turns himself in as the wanted Rebel Rose Quartz. Beach City is infiltrated by a small flying gem named Aquamarine in hopes of capturing all of Steven’s friends and bringing them back to home world. ![]() The moderator did a fine job, although I wish we could have gone into the more nitty gritty of the story - the past episodes have been epic! SPOILERS for those who haven’t watched the 4-part special. I felt similarly with Rebecca, though she was so soft spoken and humble and full of small giggles and smiles, rushing her would have been the wrong approach. We did miss Estelle, Aka Garnet, whom I would have ran and pushed children out of the way to ask questions to. Pearl is so proper and prepared, it definitely feels like casting was on point but at the same time Sugar and the team of writers have formed these characters around the actors as the show progresses. Photo Credit: Getty images/Jason KempinĪlready it’s exciting, to hear them in their real voices, sounding just like their characters - except Steven he is definitely an adult with voice acting chops for sure. Joining us were voice actors for Pearl (DeeDee Magno), Steven Universe (Zach Callison), Greg Universe (Tom Scharpling), Amethyst (Michaela Dietz), Connie Maheswaran (Grace Rolek), and even Rebecca Sugar! Onstage at the Steven Universe Panel during New York Comic Con 2017 – JK at Hammerstein Ballroom on Octoin New York City. The one we are all waiting for, the Steven Universe panel was my first stop. I get to marvel at… Marvel, dress up like my favorite characters, and see panels of all the cartoons I know and love. New York Comic Con is the best time of the year. ![]()
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