Your social media guide to #SDCC2016
Charge up your phone and Tweet, Snap or Insta your way through the four days of Comic-Con International 2016.
STEP ONE: FOLLOW THE EXPERTS
@DiscoverSD: We’ll be reporting live from the Comic-Con scene with all the latest news, celebrity sightings and more.
@UTnightday: The San Diego Union-Tribune’s entertainment team will also be reporting inside and outside of the convention. Follow for insider information and big announcements in film and television.
@Comic_Con: Straight from Comic-Con, this is your official feed for the 2016 spectacle. This year, they’re using #ToucanTip to share exclusive info.
@DCComics: You can trust this major comic book source to spill insider tips and giveaway gold.
@Marvel: The world’s most well-known character entertainment company will have event announcements and giveaways for followers.
@TheRealStanLee: Stan Lee is the former chairman of Marvel Comics, creator of Spider-Man and X-Men and a legendary hardcore Comic-Con enthusiast.
@SD_Comic_Con: Looking for exclusive information, or at least a few tips from a self-proclaimed expert? Look no further than this feed, dubbed “the San Diego Comic-Con unofficial blog.”
@SDConventionCtr: It’s the main hub of the action during Comic-Con. Refresh frequently for Convention Center news and venue info.
@OutsideComicCon: This feed has an in-the-know perspective of what’s happening outside of the Comic-Con gates.
@nerdist: Chris Hardwick is Comic-Con’s most in-demand moderator for some of the biggest panels. He’ll emcee the most important happenings during the weekend.
@HallHLine: The infamous line to get into the Con’s biggest panels now has it’s now fan-fueled Twitter handle. Check for updates, photos and tips on getting in.
STEP TWO: DOWNLOAD THE APP
For a stress-free experience, get the official Comic-Con App. This free app gives a basic run-down of the schedules, exhibitors, maps and events. It’s not fancy, but it hits all the essentials.
STEP THREE: TRACK THE COMIC-CON ACTION ONLINE
Facebook: facebook.com/comiccon
Twitter: @Comic_Con
Instagram: @Comic_Con
YouTube: youtube.com/ComicCon
Online: www.comic-con.org
STEP FOUR: STALK THE STARS ON SNAPCHAT
You can watch the Con go down from the star’s perspectives by following them on Snapchat! Here’s a few of our favorite Snapchat users who are scheduled to appear at this year’s Comic-Con:
Chris Harwick: chrishardwick
The superhero of Comic-Con is moderating panels for “The Walking Dead” and “Trolls” (featuring Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick - both who are, sadly, not on Snapchat).
Conan O’Brien : teamcoco
Conan returns with an all-star lineup of guests this year at his San Diego tapings. He’ll have everyone on from the cast of “Suicide Squad” to “Game of Thrones,” Weird Al Yankovich and “Silicon Valley” stars.
Jared Leto : jaredleto
The Snapchat-loving Jared Leto will be at the Con on Saturday with his fellow stars of “Suicide Squad” (which include the non-Snapchat using Will Smith and Margot Robbie).
Cara Delevingne: caradevilqueen
Joining her castmate Jared Leto at the “Suicide Squad” panels will be model and actress (and Taylor Swift girl-squad member) Cara Delevingne.
Source: DiscoverSD
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