FISHtory in the Making: The Evolution of SpongeBob SquarePants

Plot

Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants is a world-renowned and beloved animated series that chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurably optimistic and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends. Since debuting on Nickelodeon in 1999, the show quickly gained immense popularity and has remained a household name for over 15 years. In this panel the producers and artists will share the inspirations that have helped create this show’s unique style and unforgettable characters. This is a great opportunity to learn, first hand, what goes into making an iconic property.