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*The world premiere of DC Comics’ CW series “Black Lightning” will take place in the Nation’s Capital next month as part of “DC in DC,” a series of events and panels hosted by Warner Bros. Television, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
According to Variety, “DC in DC” is described as a pop culture event that brings together the worlds of entertainment and public service to illuminate the story of America and current issues through the lens of comics and super heroes.
Events will take place Friday, January 12, and Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Newseum, and will culminate with the world premiere screening of the upcoming DC series “Black Lightning,” based on the first African-American DC super hero to have his own stand-alone comic title. The screening will take place in the Warner Bros. Theater at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, with a party to follow at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The event will bring together stars and producers from Warner Bros.’ DCTV series, as well as comic book writers and artists from DC Entertainment, who will join invited guests from politics, government service, entertainment, business, academia and more.
The event will explore the intersection of comic books, culture, entertainment and enlightenment through a series of panel discussions open to the public. Additionally, “DC in D.C.” will present the premiere screening of the DC Universe animated movie “Batman: Gotham By Gaslight” at the Newseum.
Scheduled of “Black Lightning” participants include:
–The stars— Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, Damon Gupton and James Remar — along with executive producers Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil.
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