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Comic-Con International 2009: It rocked pretty hard, Khoo wined and dined us
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HOLY FUCKING SHIT
http://shoutingintothewind.com/2009/06/a-real-guide-to-san-diego-comic-con-part-one/
And part two
http://shoutingintothewind.com/2009/06/a-real-guide-to-san-diego-comic-con-part-two/
There's a pretty wide range covered.
ALSO! They listed wikipedia as a good site to check for info
Kind of minor info, but I found it noteworthy.
http://wya.deviantart.com/art/Violence-and-Piggybacks-124903206
Hmm, trying to think what other bits of comic related stuff I've skimmed and kind of ignored from the news alerts.
The Henson Company is partnering with Archaia comics to produce stuff based on their properties. Labyrinth, Fraggle Rock, etc. I think they used to have a thing with Tokyopop instead.
Oh yeah the Eisner Awards wont be in convention center this year, but over in the new adjacent Hilton.
Last year at the Spaced panel, I was jazzed to have gotten seats right up front.
But my enthusiasm dwindled once the foulest smelling individual sat down next to me. My stomach was just twisting into knots by the end of that panel, it was painful and distracting.
In the exhibit hall it was practically crowd surfing and any funk just sort of faded into background noise apart from the occassional horrible fart cloud.
One person in that article mentioned carrying around a bottle of axe body spray which they would spray at smelly people. Congratulations, now they smell like shit and a rancid body spray. Unscented products are effective and courteous to the people around you
How is the con run shuttle service? We're further back this year. Last time we were at the Marriott Marina but are back at the Westin Horton Plaza this time.
July 23-26
San Diego International Comic Con
Guests include: Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Nicole deBoer, Garrett Wang (all at the Lightspeed Fine Art Booth 3745)
Who will be at the Fringe panel:
The organizers of Comic Con 2009 have confirmed the members of the Fringe panel that will be held at the convention in San Diego from July 23 to July 26.
The panel includes Jeff Pinker (writer/executive producer), J.H. Wyman (writer/executive producer), Alex Kurtzman (co-creator/executive producer), Roberto Orci (co-creator/executive producer), Anna Torv (Olivia Dunham), Joshua Jackson (Peter Bishop), and John Noble (Walter Bishop). Missing from the panel are J.J. Abrams who appeared last year as well as Bryan Burk.
Huh, there's also apparantly an iphone app for the Eisner Awards. Displays the nominees and post show will indicate the winners.
Weird exhibitor entry: United States Postal Service.
The other Avatar (James Cameron movie) may be there as well, although nothing solid has been said so far.
Fox Television has put out their panel details.
Odd that Ballroom 20 goes from Dr Who to American Dad.
Here's their press:
FRIDAY, JULY 24:
2:15-3:00 P.M. Coming off its most critically acclaimed season in years, 24 stars Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub and new cast members Anil Kapoor, Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Katee Sackhoff join showrunnner Howard Gordon and the producers of the Emmy-winning series for a special sneak peek at the heart-stopping premiere episode of Season 8. Ballroom 20.
3-3:45 P.M. Bones showrunner Hart Hanson and stars David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel are on hand for a discussion of what’s on deck for Booth and Brennan, hot on the heels of this year's much talked-about season finale in which the pair finally wound up between the sheets. Ballroom 20.
4 P.M-6 P.M. Join Dollhouse creator Joss Whedon and star/producer Eliza Dushku for a no-holds-barred Q & A about what they have planned for season 2, after they unveil a special screening of the NEVER BEFORE SEEN “Epitaph One” episode of the Fox hit which releases on DVD just four days later. Ballroom 20.
SATURDAY, JULY 25:
11:15 A.M.-12 P.M Join Seth MacFarlane, Mila Kunis, Seth Green and the brilliant creative minds behind Family Guy for a raucous discussion of what goes on behind the scenes of tv's most subversive animated hit. They’ll also be offering a not-to-be-missed sneak peek at "Something, Something Dark Side," the Empire Strikes Back parody follow-up to Star Wars: Blue Harvest. Giggity! Ballroom 20.
12-12:45 P.M. Con fans will get the FIRST LOOK at The Cleveland Show, the wickedly funny new spin-off of Family Guy starring America's favorite beleaguered animated African American, Cleveland Brown. Co-creators Seth MacFarlane, Mike Henry and Rich Appel and voice cast Sana’a Lathan and Kevin Michael Richardson will all be on hand to discuss this new series premiering on Fox in the fall. Ballroom 20.
1-1:45 P.M. Futurama: Life or Death?! BE A PART OF SCI-FI HISTORY! Join Executive Producers Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, and stars Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio and Maurice LaMarche for high-stakes thrills as a top-ranking Fox executive decides live, on stage, whether Futurama will make yet another triumphant return, or whether it is gone forever! The very fate of Futurama hangs in the balance! Paramedics will be standing by in case the intense excitement causes any panelists to collapse. Raucous celebration or abject despair to follow the news. Ballroom 20.
1:45-2:30 P.M. Now entering its record-breaking 21st season on the air, The Simpsons is the longest-running series in the history of American television, and a household name around the world. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what's coming up in the Simpsonverse, including never-before-seen highlights from the upcoming "Treehouse of Horror XX", with a panel including Simpsons Creator Matt Groening, Showrunner Al Jean, Executive Producer Matt Selman and Supervising Director Mike Anderson. Ballroom 20.
1:30-3 P.M. When Fox aired a special preview of its subversive new comedy musical series Glee after the American Idol finale, the response was through the roof and fans have hungered for another episode ever since. The wait is over! Join stars Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith and the producers of the Fox hit for a sneak preview screening of a never-before-broadcast episode with panel discussion to follow. Don’t Stop Believin’, Con fans! Glee is here! Indigo Room.
4:00 - 5:00 Fringe - Ballroom 20
SUNDAY, JULY 26:
11:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M. American Dad showrunners Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman and stars Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schall and Dee Bradley Baker are back to regale the fans with an insider’s look at how an episode of the hilarious Fox animated comedy is made, from table read to animatic to color. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Comic-con event. Ballroom 20.
And True Blood Details:
Charlaine Harris is confirmed to appear on Comic Con 2009 in San Diego on July 25th, as well as participate in a booksigning. Other confirmed participants on the True Blood panel are Alan Ball, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Alexander Skarsgard and Deborah Ann Woll
At the Entertainment Earth booth, you can have your very own Benjamin Linus bobble head, at $17 including tax!
“The twists, turns, and multiple threads that characterize Lost give rise to a host of distinctive and unforgettable characters. These characters lend themselves to the creation of unique figures and accessories that have terrific fan appeal and serve to memorialize this exceptional TV series,†said Jason Lenzi, CEO of Bif Bang Pow! in a written statement. “We’re thrilled to be bringing new bobble heads and poseable action figures to market in the vein of what Bif Bang Pow! has done with licenses in the past. As always with Lost and Bif Bang Pow!, expect the unexpected!â€
This figure will be a Comic Con exclusive, limited to only 1,008 copies.
Warenr Bros Press Release and TV panel slate.
WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP RETURNS TO COMIC-CON IN 2009 WITH STAR-STUDDED LINEUP FEATURING A RECORD 11 SHOWS
Stars and Creators of "The Big Bang Theory," "Chuck," "Eastwick," "Fringe," "Human Target," "Past Life," "Smallville," "Supernatural," "V," "The Vampire Diaries" and "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" Descend on San Diego for Panel Sessions, Media Appearances and Autograph Signings
Warner Bros. Entertainment's Two-Story, Nearly 3,000-Square Foot Booth to Host Signings, Video Game Demos and Numerous Giveaways, Including the Studio's Exclusive Comic-Con Bags
Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) returns to Comic-Con International: San Diego in 2009 with a star-studded lineup featuring a Studio-record 11 series that will be showcased in panel sessions, screenings, media appearances and autograph signings throughout the convention. For continuing info on the Studio's plans at Comic-Con, please follow us on Twitter @TheWBdotcom. WBTVG will also be launching a Con-related website at TheWB.com/ComicCon, coming in July.
Series and selected stars and creators scheduled to attend include:
• "The Big Bang Theory": Johnny Galecki ("Roseanne"), Jim Parsons ("Garden State"), Kaley Cuoco ("Charmed"), executive producer Chuck Lorre ("Two and a Half Men") and more
• "Chuck": Zachary Levi (upcoming "Alvin and the Chipmunks"), Yvonne Strahovski (upcoming "I Love You Too"), executive producer Josh Schwartz ("Gossip Girl") and more
• "Eastwick": Rebecca Romijn ("X-Men"), Lindsay Price ("Lipstick Jungle"), Jaime Ray Newman ("Veronica Mars") and more
• "Fringe": Anna Torv ("The Pacific"), Josh Jackson ("Shutter"), John Noble ("The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King") and more
• "Human Target": Mark Valley ("Fringe"), Chi McBride ("Pushing Daisies"), Jackie Earle Haley ("Watchmen," "Nightmare on Elm Street") and more
• "Past Life": Kelli Giddish ("Damages"), Nicholas Bishop ("Above the Law"), Ravi Patel ("Scrubs") and executive producer David Hudgins ("Friday Night Lights")
• "Smallville": Erica Durance ("House of the Dead"), Justin Hartley ("Gemini Division"), Cassidy Freeman ("Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee") and more
• "Supernatural": Misha Collins ("24"), Jim Beaver ("Deadwood"), executive producer Eric Kripke and more
• "V": Elizabeth Mitchell ("Lost"), Scott Wolf ("Party of Five") and executive producers Scott Peters ("The 4400"), Jeffrey Bell ("Angel," "Alias") and more
• "The Vampire Diaries": Ian Somerhalder ("Lost"), Paul Wesley ("Killer Movie), Nina Dobrev ("Degrassi: The Next Generation"), executive producer Kevin Williamson ("Scream") and more
• "Batman: The Brave and the Bold": Voice of Batman Diedrich Bader ("Surf's Up") and more
THE BOOTH
Warner Bros. Entertainment (WBE) will once again have a can't-miss, nearly 3,000-square foot, two-story booth on the convention floor. Booth activities and tons of giveaways include:
• Exclusive Comic-Con Bags: A limited number of the Studio's signature, oversized tote bags – called the Con's "ubiquitous accessory" by Entertainment Weekly – will be distributed exclusively at the WBE booth
• "Where the Wild Things Are": Step into the world of the Wild Things in a re-creation of their ultimate fort.
• "Shorts": Beware of the Giant Booger Monster. Pick it if you dare!
• "LEGO® Rock Band®": Jump onto the LEGO-inspired stage and be amongst the first to play the upcoming game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, the LEGO Group, Harmonix and MTV Games
• Exclusive "Harry Potter" giveaway items
• Autograph signings, photo opportunities, game demonstrations and much more!
THE TV SERIES SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings: WBTV and Comic-Con host a three-hour evening event screening of the pilot episodes of the highly anticipated new midseason action-adventure series "Human Target" (based upon a DC Comics graphic novel), a reimagining of the groundbreaking miniseries "V," and new drama "The Vampire Diaries" (based upon the best-selling book series by L.J. Smith).
FRIDAY, JULY 24
• "Batman: The Brave and the Bold": screening complete ‘Mayhem of the Music Meister!' episode, which features the voice of Neil Patrick Harris ("Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," "How I Met Your Mother")
• "The Big Bang Theory"
• New series "Past Life": screening complete pilot in session
SATURDAY, JULY 25
• "Chuck"
• New series "Eastwick": screening complete pilot in session
• "Fringe"
• New series "Human Target": screening complete pilot in session
• New series "V": screening complete pilot in session
• New series "The Vampire Diaries": screening complete pilot in session
SUNDAY, JULY 26
• "Smallville"
• "Supernatural"
WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP CONFIRMED COMIC-CON PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2009
Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings – Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly present exclusive pilot premiere screenings of some of the most buzzed-about new TV series of the 2009–2010 season – Human Target, The Vampire Diaries and V – as well as an exclusive preview trailer for additional upcoming shows. Ballroom 20
Based upon the popular DC Comics title and starring Mark Valley (Fringe), Chi McBride (Pushing Daisies) and Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen), the highly anticipated Human Target is an action-packed thrill ride about a mysterious private contractor who will stop at nothing, even if it literally means becoming a human target, to keep his clients alive. Executive produced by McG (Terminator Salvation), Jonathan Steinberg (Jericho), Brad Kern (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman), Kevin Hooks (Prison Break) and Peter Johnson (Supernatural), the series is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Wonderland Sound and Vision, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Television. Human Target will air Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX, beginning in January.
Already one of the most talked-about new shows of the upcoming season, V is a thrilling reimagining of the groundbreaking miniseries, starring Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost), Morris Chestnut (Boyz n the Hood), Joel Gretsch (The 4400), Lourdes Benedicto (24), Logan Huffman (America), Laura Vandervoort (Smallville), with Morena Baccarin (Firefly) and Scott Wolf (Party of Five). Scott Peters (The 4400), Jace Hall (The Jace Hall Show), Steve Pearlman (Related) and Jeffrey Bell (Angel) are the executive producers for HDFilms in association with Warner Bros. Television. V will premiere in midseason on ABC.
Writer/producer Kevin Williamson (the Scream movies) is back with The Vampire Diaries, an edgy and romantic new drama in which two vampire brothers – one good, one evil – are at war for the soul of one girl. Based upon the best-selling book series of the same name by L.J. Smith, the show stars Nina Dobrev (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Paul Wesley (Everwood), Ian Somerhalder (Lost), Steven R. McQueen (Everwood), Katerina Graham (17 Again), Sara Canning (Smallville), Candice Accola (Supernatural), Zach Roerig (Friday Night Lights), Kayla Ewell (Entourage) and Michael Trevino (The Riches). Williamson, Leslie Morgenstein (Gossip Girl) and Bob Levy (Gossip Girl) are the executive producers for Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios. The Vampire Diaries will air Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT this fall on The CW, premiering September 10.
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009
Batman: The Brave and the Bold Screening and Q&A – Gotham takes over San Diego as Diedrich Bader (Surf's Up), the voice of Batman, returns to Comic-Con alongside executive producer Sam Register (Teen Titans), producer James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited), producer and story editor Michael Jelenic (The Batman) and voice director Andrea Romano (Superman Doomsday). Fans can catch the world premiere screening of the upcoming "Mayhem of the Music Meister" episode – featuring the voice of Neil Patrick Harris (Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog) as the Music Meister – and enjoy a lively discussion and Q&A with the show's dynamic creative team. From Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: The Brave and the Bold airs Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network. Batman: The Brave and the Bold Volume 1 will be released on DVD August 25. Room 6DE.
The Big Bang Theory Screening and Q&A – Bazinga! Your favorite scientists and girl-next-door are back as The Big Bang Theory returns to Comic-Con with a special screening and a Q&A with the show's creators and stars. Come chat with executive producers Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men) and Bill Prady (Dharma & Greg), as well as series stars Johnny Galecki (Roseanne), Jim Parsons (Garden State), Kaley Cuoco (Charmed), Simon Helberg (Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog) and Kunal Nayyar (NCIS). From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Big Bang Theory airs Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Second Season is released on DVD September 15. Ballroom 20.
Past Life Pilot Screening and Q&A – Past Life makes its debut at Comic-Con with a screening of the pilot episode and a Q&A with the show's creator and stars. Come talk with executive producer David Hudgins (Friday Night Lights) as well as series stars Kelli Giddish (Damages), Nicholas Bishop (Above the Law) and Ravi Patel (Scrubs) and learn more about this fast-paced emotional thriller in which a gifted psychologist and former detective must work together to unravel mysteries that must be solved in both the past and the present. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, Past Life will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT midseason on FOX. Room 6A.
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009
Chuck Screening and Q&A – Chuck returns to Comic-Con! Join executive producers and co-creators Josh Schwartz (Gossip Girl) and Chris Fedak, along with series stars Zachary Levi (upcoming Alvin and the Chipmunks), Yvonne Strahovski (upcoming I Love You Too), Joshua Gomez (Without a Trace), Ryan McPartlin (Super Capers), Mark Christopher Lawrence (The Pursuit of Happyness), Vik Sahay (This Is Wonderland), Scott Krinsky (The O.C.), Sarah Lancaster (Everwood) and Adam Baldwin (Serenity) for a Q&A to discuss season three and screen an exclusive retrospective highlight reel. Plus, don't miss a special surprise from some of your favorite characters! Produced by College Hill Pictures, Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Chuck airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Ballroom 20.
Eastwick Pilot Screening and Q&A – Be among the first to see the pilot of the highly anticipated series Eastwick. Based on the John Updike novel and the hit film The Witches of Eastwick, this sexy and bold comedic drama centers on three young witches whose powers are awakened when a mysterious man moves to town. Be careful what you wish for – the perfect man truly may be the Devil! Join series stars Rebecca Romijn (X-Men), Lindsay Price (Lipstick Jungle), Jaime Ray Newman (Veronica Mars) and Paul Gross (Due South), along with creator/executive producer Maggie Friedman (Related) and director/executive producer David Nutter (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) as they answer questions from the audience after this exclusive sneak peek. Produced by Warner Bros. Television, Eastwick will air Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT this fall on the ABC Television Network. Room 6A.
V Pilot Screening and Q&A – Already one of the most talked-about new series of the upcoming television season, catch a special screening of the pilot episode of V, a reimagining of the groundbreaking miniseries, followed by a Q&A with stars Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost), Morris Chestnut (The Cave), Joel Gretsch (The 4400), Morena Baccarin (Firefly) and Scott Wolf (Go), along with executive producers Scott Peters (The 4400), Jeffrey Bell (Alias), Steve Pearlman (Related) and Jace Hall (Chadam). From HDFilms in association with Warner Bros. Television, V will premiere midseason on the ABC Television Network. Ballroom 20.
Fringe Screening and Q&A – Fringe cast members Anna Torv (upcoming The Pacific), Josh Jackson (Shutter) and John Noble (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) return to Comic-Con along with consulting producers Alex Kurtzman & Robert Orci (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) and executive producers Jeff Pinkner (Lost) and J.H. Wyman (Keen Eddie) for a Q&A with fans and an exclusive video presentation. Join the discussion of this critically acclaimed thriller, which explores the ever-blurring line between science fiction and reality, where hybrid monsters tear through sewers, thieves walk through walls and portals open to worlds unknown. From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Fringe will air Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT this fall on FOX, premiering September 17. Fringe: The Complete First Season will be released on DVD and Blu-ray™ Hi Def September 8. Ballroom 20.
Human Target Pilot Screening and Q&A – Join Human Target stars Mark Valley (Fringe), Chi McBride (Pushing Daisies) and Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen) along with the show's executive producers Jon Steinberg (Jericho), Brad Kern (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) and Peter Johnson (Supernatural: Origins Comic Book Series) for an exclusive Q&A and a screening of the highly anticipated pilot based on the popular DC Comics title about a mysterious agent for hire who assumes different identities, literally becoming a human target on behalf of his clients. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Wonderland Sound and Vision, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Television, Human Target will air Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning in January 2010 on FOX. Room 6BCF.
The Vampire Diaries Pilot Screening and Q&A – Join The Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Paul Wesley (Killer Movie) and Ian Somerhalder (Lost), along with executive producer/writer Kevin Williamson (Scream), writer Julie Plec (Kyle XY) and executive producer Bob Levy (Gossip Girl), as the series makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the much-talked-about pilot and a Q&A. This edgy and romantic new drama, in which two vampire brothers – one good, one evil – are at war for the soul of one girl, is based upon the best-selling book series of the same name. Lynette Rice of Entertainment Weekly will moderate. From Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, The Vampire Diaries will air Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT this fall on The CW, premiering September 10. Room 6BCF.
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009
Smallville Screening and Q&A – Comic-Con favorite Smallville returns, as showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson join cast members including Smallville's Lois Lane – Erica Durance (House of the Dead) – Justin Hartley (Gemini Division), Cassidy Freeman (Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee) and others (yet to be announced) to talk about the year ahead, answer fan questions and give an exclusive sneak peek at clips from season nine. Award-winning comic book writer, Emmy®-nominated film and television writer/producer, and Smallville alum Jeph Loeb (Heroes) will moderate the session. From Tollin/Robbins Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Smallville will air Fridays at 8:00 p.m. this fall on The CW, premiering September 25. Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season will be released on DVD and Blu-ray™ Hi Def August 25. Room 6BCF.
Supernatural Screening and Q&A – Join Supernatural stars Misha Collins (24) and Jim Beaver (Deadwood), creator/executive producer Eric Kripke (Boogeyman), and executive producers Ben Edlund (Angel) and Sera Gamble (Eyes) for an exclusive sneak peek at footage from the highly anticipated fifth season premiere of this thrill-ride series. They'll also answer questions from the audience and show a portion of the special features from the upcoming fourth season DVD release. Produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Supernatural airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on The CW, premiering September 10. Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season will be released on DVD and Blu-ray™ Hi-Def September 1. Room 6BCF.
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And here's a rundown on the Star Wars Old Republic presence at the con.
You can expect to see an appearance from the Star Wars: The Old Republic crew at San Diego Comic-Con at the end of July. The TOR development team will be presenting "Behind the Scenes - The Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic". This will take place on Friday, July 24, when Jake Neri (Producer, LucasArts) will speak with Hall Hood (Senior Writer, BioWare), Alexander Freed (Managing Editor, BioWare), Dallas Dickinson (Senior Content Producer, BioWare), and Jeff Dobson (Art Director, BioWare) about creating Star Wars: The Old Republic. Here's more on the ST: TOR goodness to be gracing Comic-Con.
The Old Republic Panel
Can’t get enough of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™? Join the TOR Development Team at the Comic-Con International panel “Behind the Scenes - The Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic” on Friday, July 24th at 1:00-2:00PM. Head over to Room 7AB where
Limited Edition Threat of Peace™ Mini-Comic Giveaway
Thursday through Saturday, the Threat of Peace™ webcomic writer Rob Chestney, and artist Alex Sanchez will be joining the crews at Lucasfilm (Booth #2913) and Dark Horse Comics (Booth #2615) to give away copies of the Threat of Peace mini-comic. Stop by and get your own signed copy!
“Deceived” Cinematic Trailer
We’ll also be showing the award-winning “Deceived” cinematic trailer at the Lucasfilm booth on Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm. Stop on by and check out the trailer on the big screen!
The Star Wars Spectacular
Join special guest hosts -- G4’s Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira -- and get all the latest news from the Star Wars universe in an all-new show format. Be sure to look out for The Old Republic at this special event on Friday, July 24 from 5:15PM-6:15PM in Hall H.
I think I just passed out
thanks for all this akajaybay, if I see you at the Con you're getting a massive hi5
In the meantime Warner Bros gave their movie panel lineup.
Based on them showing stuff in 3D, Avatar(the James Cameron project) footage just started sounding even more likely.
Thursday, July 23rd from 3:30pm to 4:30pm: The Final Destination 3D Showcase Presentation
Confirmed talent includes producer Craig Perry. It's likely we'll see other young cast members as well.
Friday, July 24th from 10:15am to 12:30pm: Warner Brothers Presentation - Where the Wild Things Are, The Book of Eli, Nightmare on Elm Street, The Box, Jonah Hex, and Sherlock Holmes
Friday, July 24th from 1:45pm to 2:45pm (in Room 6DE): Q&A with Robert Rodriguez on Shorts
Other talent besides Rodriguez hasn't been confirmed, but expect to see other cast members from Shorts
Also probably not of interest to many based on this shows ratings, but I think it's cool.
Comicon July 23rd, 11:15 - ...a LIVE READING OF THE LOST MIDDLEMAN THIRTEENTH EPISODE SCRIPT - THE DOOMSDAY ARMAGEDDON APOCALYPSE!
The full cast line-up for the panel is still unannounced, but Shout! Factory, who're organizing it, have said that
[W]e do have several cast members already lined up. There will be multiple people doing voices.
Series creator Javier Grillo-Marxuach also Twittered encouragingly:
comic-con: live reading of "the doomsday armageddon apocalypse" with the entire middleman cast reunited...sound good to anyone?
As for what happens in that final episode, the new Middleman website posted a blurb about the graphic novel based on it, also coming out at Comic Con:
Who is The Middleman's long-lost love? Can Lacey Thornfield ever forget her requited but never-acted-upon attraction The Middleman? Is Manservant Neville a beneficent plutocrat or an evil madman with a nefarious plan for world domination? Will Wendy Watson and Tyler Ford ever find time for one another? Will Wendy Watson ever wear a slave girl costume?
All your burning questions will be answered - and all your burning answers will be questioned - in this season-ending, series-concluding installment of The Middleman.
I also have a table. Pirated it away from Scott Kurtz.
Well done. Have you seen that they're grouping all the webcomics together this year?
I suppose there will be a grand procession at some point where we all kiss Phil Foglio's pinky ring.
It's almost like Kurtz has some sort of gravitational pull...
Pokemon isn't listed as an exhibitor this year. Those of you who have met me know how much of a blow this is
no, they're there under Nintendo's booth, I think
read it on Joystiq somewhere
To be fair, sir:
The first time I met Kurtz was at CAPE 2006. I had heard he was large, but I was not ready for the truth. He came out of the back of a minivan, presumably as (without exaggeration) that was the only vehicle area large enough to carry him. When I saw him get out, get up on both feet and walk, it was like watching a great blue whale tapdance. I could not believe that such a massive human being could actually remain ambulatory.
Imagine my shock when we saw him at ComiCon last year . Homeboy had quite literally dropped at least two hundred pounds. He'd gone from being said space station to, well, just a really fat guy. I have not seen him since - if the weight loss has continued at this pace, I would not be surprised to see him looking mildly chubby this year.
it'd be like meeting Walt Disney
well, I'm Jewish
maybe he'd just pretend he didn't
Avatar: The Last Airbender creator Bryan Konietzko announces on AvatarSpirit.net that he and fellow AtLA creator Michael Dante DiMartino will sign at Comic-Con International on Saturday July 25th from 4-6pm:
Mike and I are excited to announce we will be doing a signing at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, currently scheduled for 4:00 - 6:00 on Saturday afternoon, July 25. We will be filming a documentary on the making of the television series, and we’ll be taping our interactions with people while they get their new ATLA SDCC ‘09 posters signed (which I am drawing right now!). The producers of the documentary will be pulling certain people who make a great impression aside to film “testimonials” about what the series has meant to each of them.
Also, we’d love to film people in their best “Avatar” costumes, new or old, earlier in the day on Saturday. We’re not sure if there is already a cosplay gathering planned, but it would behoove us greatly if people could gather at a specific time and place on Saturday, dressed to impress! Bring your favorite fan art, puppets, whatever you want to show to the documentary crew.
Thanks! See you in San Diego! -Bryan
Oh hey, this is handy.
http://sdcc2009.blogspot.com/
Blog collecting all the rumors and info into a nice list.
I'm about to google it, but I'm afraid of the answer.
WTF is Spartacus:Blood & Wine...
the dude who wrote the book Name of the Wind, Patrick Rothfuss, will be there
from his blog:
so I guess I'll get my book signed!
Mark Hamill is going to signing autographs?
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Where was that.
Here we go
Details here http://www.theforce.net/collecting/story/OPX_Limited_Mark_Hamill_Pic_At_SDCC_124601.asp
Between Comic-con and Wondercon I've seen a lot of strange/obscure autograph table people(which is unrelated to Mark Hamill, I get that one).
But by far the one I found the most amusing was from last Wondercon.
Autographs from the guy who played the Storm Trooper who said the line, "These aren't the droids we're looking for."
but that Stormtrooper thing is fucking hilarious
Last year the rule was if guests used the sails pavilion area for autographs and were on the official schedule for autographs they were obligated to sign the program book for free. Anything beyond that was their own perogative. Generally the booths down in the exhibit hall that are companies that specialize in character photos/autographs and such, there will be some kind of fee involved. Generally buying something from their table for the person to sign. And they're sponsoring having that celeb appear at their table. But then there will also be people just appearing on their own at a friendly companies booth like an artist or writer at the Marvel/DC boothes that kind of thing, who are just there for the fun of it. Like that fantasy writer most likely.
The man who gave us “Office Space†will be sitting down with MTV’s Josh Horowitz at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25. Judge’s next project “Extract†will be the topic of the day, and he will be joined by stars Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis and Kristen Wiig. Judge will be screening exclusive footage from the upcoming film as part of the panel.
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In addition, SCI FI will take over a restaurant at the Hard Rock Hotel, re-branding it as Eureka's "Cafe Diem" for the duration of the convention, which will be the hub of all SCI FI activities during the week.
Following is SCI FI's full Comic-Con schedule. Comic-Con runs July 22-26.
Friday, July 24
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Stargate Universe Ballroom 20. A new chapter of the Stargate saga begins with the all-new original series Stargate Universe. Join stars Robert Carlyle, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque, David Blue, Alaina Huffman, Jamil Walker Smith and Ming-Na alongside series co-creators Brad Wright and Robert Cooper.
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Caprica/Battlestar Galactica: The Plan Ballroom 20. The present meets the past as the makers of Battlestar Galactica deliver the highly anticipated original series Caprica and the two-hour event, Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, directed by Edward James Olmos. This is your chance to get the inside scoop on these exciting projects and see two generations of Adamas on stage together for the first time. Executive Producers Ronald D. Moore, David Eick and Jane Espenson sit down with Caprica star Esai Morales (Joseph Adama) and Olmos (Admiral William Adama) to reveal the truth about these two new chapters in the mythology of Battlestar. Moderated by Geoff Boucher, Los Angeles Times.
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Eureka Room 6BCF. Eureka is back this summer with all new episodes, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Allison Blake), Erica Cerra (Jo Lupo), Neil Grayston (Douglas Fargo) and Jaime Paglia (executive producer/co-creator) are stopping by to let you in on the fun. Moderated by Josh Gates, Destination Truth.
8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. SCI FI Screening Room 6DE. See Warehouse 13 and Eureka on the big screen. Join SCI FI for an exclusive screening of the next all-new episodes of the summer's two hottest series, along with best of clips from Ghost Hunters.
Saturday, July 25
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Sanctuary Bayside Hilton Indigo Room. Before Sanctuary returns for an all-new season, don't miss your chance to go inside the action and behind the scenes. Join stars Amanda Tapping (Dr. Helen Magnus) and Robin Dunne (Dr. Will Zimmerman) as well as executive producers Martin Wood and Damian Kindler for an exclusive conversation about one of television's most innovative shows. Moderated by Michael Logan, TV Guide.
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Warehouse 13 Room 6A. Join stars Eddie McClintock (Pete Lattimer), Joanne Kelly (Myka Bering), Saul Rubinek (Artie Nielsen) and Allison Scagliotti (Claudia Donovan), along with Jack Kenny (executive producer/show runner) and David Simkins (executive producer) as they reveal confidential information about America's most classified secret. Moderated by Michael Logan, TV Guide.
Café Diem Hours of Operation:
Wednesday, July 22 6:30 a.m.-midnight
Thursday, July 23 6:30 a.m.-midnight
Friday, July 24 6:30 a.m.-3 a.m.
Saturday, July 25 6:30 a.m.-3 a.m.
Sunday, July 26 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
edit: Huh, just noticed the Sanctuary panel is listed as being over at the new Hilton. Wonder if anything else will be spreading outside the convention center.