Comic-Con 2012: Friday’s Schedule Released
While Thursday was relatively easy for Comic-Con, Friday is sticking the panels of many of our favorite returning shows up against each other.
Keep reading for the full Friday television lineup!
10:00-11:00 Community: School is Back in Session— Joel McHale (The Soup), Gillian Jacobs (The Box), Danny Pudi (Chuck), Yvette Nicole Brown (Family Guy), and Alison Brie (Mad Men) from the hit Sony TV comedy have graduated to the Convention Center in advance of their fourth season. Join your favorite Greendale study group for a panel and Q&A to find out firsthand what surprises are in store for the show’s return to NBC this fall. Ballroom 20
10:00-11:00 How to Break into Television Writing— Spiro Skentzos (Grimm) and Karen Horne (NBC executive/Spawn co-producer) share their experiences as a TV writer and as the vice president of NBC’s writing programs, respectively, on topics including basic script mistakes, getting representation, using writing programs, staying motivated, and negotiating today’s turbulent TV terrain. There will be lots of time for questions. Room 25ABC
10:15-11:15 Go Green! With the Lean, Mean, Ninja Team -Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!— Experience Nickelodeon’s very first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Comic-Con panel, as executive producer Ciro Nieli (Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go!) sets up the new series and unveils never-before-seen footage. Meet the incredible Ninja cast: Jason Biggs (voice of Leonardo), Sean Astin (voice of Raphael), Greg Cipes (voice of Michelangelo), Rob Paulsen (voice of Donatello), Kevin Michael Richardson (voice of Shredder), Hoon Lee (voice of Splinter), and Mae Whitman (voice of April O’Neil). Hear and see the radical undertaking of this 25-year-old property and some of the creative insights that have taken it to new and reinvigorating heights. Prepare to be shell-shocked! Moderated by Rich Magallanes, senior VP of current series for Nickelodeon. Room 6BCF
10:30-11:30 Special Live Exclusive Table Read of Dan Vs.— Making its debut at Comic-Con is The Hub Television Network’s animated series Dan Vs., which follows lovable curmudgeon Dan (Curtis Armstrong, Revenge of the Nerds) on a misguided quest for justice that leads him and his pals, Chris (Dave Foley, Kids in the Hall) and Elise (Paget Brewster, Criminal Minds), into misadventures and catastrophes. Join the cast, co-creators Chris Pearson and Dan Mandel, supervising producer/director Brian Sheesley, and moderator Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) for a live table read of a written-exclusively-for-SDCC script and a behind-the-scenes look at the series. Audience Q&A to follow. Room 6A
10:30-12:00 Comic Book Law School 202: Royalties, Residuals and (No) Regrets— With record-setting box office returns comes renewed interest in comic book and popular culture properties. Don’t be dazzled by the prospect of having your name up on the big screen or big potential paydays without the legal background necessary to understand what the contract actually says. And even the most brilliant negotiators cannot hope to succeed without an understanding of the business models used by the companies making an offer. Noted attorney Michael Lovitz, author of the acclaimed The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book, is back and ready to tackle a number of the more advanced issues facing authors, artists, and designers, particularly once they’ve “broken through” and have started publishing and selling (and maybe merchandising or media, too). This second Comic Book Law School session addresses some of the complicated issues surrounding marketing properties and creative ideas, including: transfers and licensing of rights; production, merchandising, and distribution agreements; and the key things you should know when Hollywood comes knocking. This interactive seminar gives attendees the opportunity to participate in the discussions as Lovitz (ably assisted by entertainment attorney Mona Metwalli) covers various means for profiting from creative works and explores the many important elements that form the foundation of every contract (and time permitting, maybe participate in a mock contract negotiation). This year they are joined by CPA/CFF Dean Bower, who will be presenting tales of Hollywood and big business audits. (Note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and practice tips to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. [This program is approved for 1.5 credits of California MCLE.]) Room 11AB
Tags: Action Figures – Toys – Collectibles | Animation | Art and Illustration | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comics | Comics Law School | Games | Movies | Seminars & Workshops | Television | Writers & Writing
11:00-12:00 Hasbro: Star Wars— Hasbro’s Derryl DePriest (VP, global brand marketing), Jeff Labovitz (director, global brand marketing), Michelino Paolino (senior director, product design), Brian Merten (senior manager, product design), Adam Pagano (senior art director), and Erik Arana (Star Wars product designer) discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at upcoming, never before seen items. The panelists will also host some Q&A for your burning Star Wars action figure questions. Room 7AB
Tags: Action Figures – Toys – Collectibles | Animation | Fandom | Kids | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television
11:00-12:00
Avatar Press: Hero Worship in Film and Comics— Zak Penn,
screenwriter and director extraordinaire, discusses his long career in bringing comic superheroes to film. From his work with Marvel’s mutants on
X2 and
X-Men: The Last Stand, to the development of his
Alphas television series for Syfy, to his countless other big-screen successes (including
Fantastic Four,
The Incredible Hulk, and the summer’s biggest blockbuster,
The Avengers), he’ll cover it all. Also,
Scott Murphy (writer on
Star Wars: The Clone Wars) will join Zak on stage to discuss
Hero Worship, their groundbreaking new superhero comic published by Avatar Press.
Room 24ABC
Tags: Comics |
Movies |
Superheroes |
Television11:00-11:45
Adult Swim: The Venture Bros.— Show creators
Jackson Publick and
Doc Hammer, with the voice of Dr. Venture
James Urbaniak, discuss the original series and answer fan questions.
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Tags: Animation |
Humor & Satire |
Television11:15-12:15
Join the Revolution! Nickelodeon’s Legend of Korra— The cast and crew of
Legend of Korra offer an in-depth discussion of Nickelodeon’s hottest new series. Executive producer and creator team
Bryan Konietzko and
Mike DiMartino (
Avatar: The Last Airbender) are joined by co-executive producer
Joaquim Dos Santos (
Avatar: The Last Airbender) as they discuss the creative process that brought the first book in the Korra series to life. You’ll also get to hear from your favorite characters as talented voice actors
Janet Varney (Korra),
David Faustino (Mako),
P. J. Byrne (Bolin) and
Seychelle Gabriel (Asami) will be featured on the panel and renowned voice director
Andrea Romano (
Avatar: The Last Airbender) will direct the actors in a live performance from the series. And if you’re extra nice, Mike and Bryan may even drop a hint or two about Book 2. So don’t miss out! Moderated by
Rich Magallanes, senior VP of current series for Nickelodeon.
Ballroom 20
Tags: Action/Adventure |
Animation |
Kids |
Television11:30-12:30
Cult Pilot Screening and Q&A— There is television…and there is the world we live in. In the shadows where they meet, there is
Cult. In this visceral thriller, a young reporter teams up with a television researcher to investigate a series of disturbing disappearances connected to a wildly popular new television show called…
Cult. With everyone a suspect and no one to trust but each other, they follow an obscure trail of tantalizing clues deeper into the cult of
Cult. Moving from the real world into the labyrinthine world of the series and its two characters-a detective and a charismatic cult leader-events inside the show begin to bleed into the outside world and vice versa as the certainty of what’s real and what’s illusion crumbles into dust. Be among the first to see a special pilot screening, followed by a Q&A with creator and executive producer
Rockne S. O’Bannon (
Farscape) and series stars
Matt Davis (
The Vampire Diaries),
Jessica Lucas (
Psych),
Alona Tal (
Supernatural), and
Robert Knepper (
Heroes).
Cult will air midseason on The CW and is produced by Fake Empire and Rockne S. O’Bannon Television in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios.
Room 6BCF
Tags: Horror and Suspense |
Mysteries & Crime Dramas |
Television11:45-12:45
Cartoon Network: Annoying Orange— Boasting more than 1 billion YouTube views to date,
Annoying Orange is the web sensation transformed into a new Cartoon Network television series that follows Orange and his buddies as they go on a wide range of adventures taking them from the fruit stand to parts unknown and everything in between. Join series creator
Dane Boedigheimer (Orange),
Toby Turner (Nerville), and others for a delightfully annoying time.
Room 6A
Tags: Animation |
Humor & Satire |
Kids |
Television12:00-12:45
Adult Swim: NTSF:SD:SUV:: (National Terrorism Strike Force: San Diego: Sport Utility Vehicle::)— Watch a sneak peek at
NTSF:SD:SUV:: season 2 and hear from the show’s creative team led by creator and star
Paul Scheer (
The League), executive producer
Jonathan Stern (
Childrens Hospital, Newsreaders) and co-executive producer
Curtis Gwinn (
Fat Guy Stuck in Internet). They will be joined by members of their ensemble cast, including
Martin Starr (
Party Down, Freaks & Geeks),
Rebecca Romijn (
X-Men, Ugly Betty),
Brandon Johnson (
Funny or Die) and
June Diane Raphael (
Players).
Rob Corddry (
Childrens Hospital, Hot Tub Time Machine) moderates.
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Tags: Humor & Satire |
Television12:05-1:05
The Big Bang Theory Screening and Q&A— Boldly go
Big Bang Theory! For the first time ever in Hall H, the mega-popular TV series returns to Comic-Con for a special screening and a lively discussion. Will Howard (“Froot Loops”) Wolowitz return from space? Where do things stand with Penny and Leonard? And will unscheduled handholding affect “The Relationship Agreement”? From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television,
The Big Bang Theory airs Thursdays at 8/7c on CBS.
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 11.
Hall H
Tags: Fandom |
Humor & Satire |
Television12:30-1:30
Firefly 10-Year Anniversary Reunion— Calling all Browncoats to unite! It has been 10 years since the crew of the Serenity took flight in the now infamous show
Firefly. Science Channel will reunite, for the first time ever, Captain Mal Reynolds and the crew from the ship. Join
Joss Whedon,
Nathan Fillion,
Adam Baldwin,
Gina Torres,
Alan Tudyk,
Morena Baccarin,
Sean Maher,
Summer Glau, and many more for a trip down memory lane, some special surprises, and exclusive Science Channel giveaways. SHINY.
Ballroom 20
Tags: Action/Adventure |
Anniversaries |
Fandom |
Movies |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television12:45-1:45
666 Park Avenue Pilot Screening and Q&A— Spend Friday the 13th getting to know the residents of the historic-and otherworldly-Manhattan apartment building The Drake, during this special screening of
666 Park Avenue. Sexy, seductive, and inviting, The Drake maintains a dark hold over its residents, tempting them through their ambitions and desires, in this new drama that’s host to an epic struggle of good versus evil. Series stars
Terry O’Quinn (
Lost),
Vanessa Williams (
Desperate Housewives),
Rachael Taylor (
Charlie’s Angels), and
Dave Annable (
Brothers & Sisters), along with executive producers
Matthew Miller (
Chuck) and
David Wilcox (
Fringe), will be on hand for a special Q&A following the screening. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television,
666 Park Avenue will air Sundays at 10/9c on ABC this fall.
Room 6BCF
Tags: Horror and Suspense |
Television1:00-2:00
Cartoon Network: Regular Show— Yeaaauuhhh! It’s
Regular Show at Comic-Con 2012!Series creator
J. G. Quintel (Mordecai, High Five Ghost),
Bill Salyers (Rigby),
Sam Marin (Benson, Pops, Muscle Man), and others offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the comedy, drama, and tomfoolery that make this
Regular Show so jolly good. Come for the merrymaking, stay for songs, sneaks, and surprises.
Room 6A
Tags: Animation |
Humor & Satire |
Kids |
Television1:00-1:45
Adult Swim: Childrens Hospital— Watch a sneak peek of
Childrens Hospital season 4i and hear from the show’s creative team, led by creator and star
Rob Corddry and executive producer
Jonathan Stern. They will be joined by members of the show’s ensemble cast of comedic heavyweights, including
Lake Bell (
How To Make It In America),
Erinn Hayes (
Parenthood),
Rob Huebel (
The Descendants),
Henry Winkler (
Happy Days), and
Ken Marino (
Party Down,
The State).
Childrens Hospital explores the emotional struggles and sexual politics of a group of doctors charged with healthy libidos.
Paul Scheer (
NTSF:SD:SUV::) moderates.
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Tags: Humor & Satire |
Television1:25-2:25
AMC’s The Walking Dead— Andrew Lincoln,
Sarah Wayne Callies,
Norman Reedus,
Laurie Holden,
Steven Yeun,
Lauren Cohan, and introducing
Danai Gurira as Michonne and
David Morrissey as The Governor join executive producer and showrunner
Glen Mazzara, executive producer
Robert Kirkman, executive producer
Gale Anne Hurd, and special effects makeup supervisor and co-executive producer
Greg Nicotero in a panel moderated by
Chris Hardwick (
The Nerdist,
Talking Dead). The panelists will discuss the wildly successful second season of
The Walking Dead and what to look forward to in season 3, debuting this fall on AMC. Join the panelists for a one-on-one Q&A session and an official sneak preview of season 3.
Hall H
Tags: Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances |
Comics |
Horror and Suspense |
Television1:45-2:45
Bones— Creator and executive producer
Hart Hanson, executive producer
Stephen Nathan and stars
David Boreanaz and
Emily Deschanel are on hand to discuss the shocking finale of season 7 as well as what’s in store for Booth and Brennan in an exciting season 8. The panel will be followed by a fan Q&A.
Ballroom 20
Tags: Mysteries & Crime Dramas |
Television2:00-3:00
BOOM! Studios: Adventure Time Comic Book— What time is it? It’s
Adventure Time! The top-rated Cartoon Network show is now a bestselling comic book published by KaBOOM! You won’t want to miss this all-star panel featuring the show’s creator
Pendleton Ward, along with series artists
Shelli Paroline and
Braden Lamb (
Ice Age) and writer/artist
Meredith Gran (
Octopus Pie) of the new miniseries
Marceline and the Scream Queens, as they discuss what’s next for the Land of Ooo in the world of comics.
Room 23ABC
Tags: Animation |
Comics |
Kids |
Television2:00-3:00
ASIFA: Hollywood’s State of the Industry— What do the pros think of the animation scene today? Is 2D ever coming back? Is there a Stop-Motion Renaissance? How do I get a job? Panelists include
Tom Sito (
Beauty and the Beast, Shrek),
Jamie Kezlarian Bolio (
Lion King, The Illusionist),
James Parris (
Spider Man, Benjamin Button),
Ramin Zahed (editor
Animation Magazine),
Josh Scherr (
Uncharted III: Drakes Deception, Jax & Daxter), and a stop-motion animator from Laika’s upcoming
ParaNorman. Join the discussion!
Room 32AB
Tags: Animation |
Games |
Movies |
Television2:00-2:45
Adult Swim: Aqua Something You Know Whatever/Squidbillies— Show creators
Dave Willis and
Jim Fortier discuss their original series, show footage from the new seasons, and answer questions.
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Tags: Animation |
Humor & Satire |
Television2:15-3:15
Tron: Uprising— Disney XD is bringing the Grid to Comic-Con! Join the noteworthy voice cast
Elijah Wood (Beck),
Bruce Boxleitner (Tron),
Emmanuelle Chriqui (Paige) and
Tricia Helfer (The Grid), along with executive producer/director
Charlie Bean and consulting producers
Edward Kitsis and
Adam Horowitz (
Once Upon a Time, LOST), to see exclusive footage and find out everything you want to know about this ground-breaking animated series. The panel will also feature never-before-seen clips of Disney XD’s turbo-charged original series
Motorcity and a sneak peek of the upcoming animated series
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja. The panel will be moderated by
Daily Variety film editor
Josh Dickey.
Room 6A
Tags: Animation |
Kids |
Movies |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television2:45-3:45
Game of Thrones Panel and Q&A session— Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, HBO’s
Game of Thrones series concluded its 10-episode second season on June 3. Created and executive produced by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, the series follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie for power in a land where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. Season 2 of the hit series told an epic story of duplicity and treachery, nobility and honor, conquest and triumph, set in an enthralling world of intrigue, seduction, and magic. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, production of season 2 also took place in Croatia and Iceland. Some of the cast featured in the second season and appearing on this panel are (in alphabetical order)
Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy,
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen,
Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark,
Kit Harington as Jon Snow,
Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister, and
Richard Madden as Robb Stark.
George R. R. Martin, who also serves as a co-executive producer and writer on the series, moderates with executive producer
Carolyn Strauss.
Hall H
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television3:00-4:00
Arrow Screening and Q&A— Oliver Queen lives! The iconic DC Comics character will be the subject of a hard-hitting new
drama series on The CW this fall.
Arrow makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the full
Arrow pilot, followed by a Q&A with series stars
Stephen Amell (
Private Practice) and
Katie Cassidy (
Supernatural), executive producers
Marc Guggenheim (
Green Lantern) and
Andrew Kreisberg (
Fringe), and pilot director/executive producer
David Nutter (
Smallville). After being marooned for five years on a remote island, former billionaire playboy Oliver Queen returns to his home of Starling City with a mysterious agenda and a lethal set of new skills that he uses in a war on crime. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television,
Arrow will air Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW this fall.
Ballroom 20
Tags: Comics |
Superheroes |
Television3:00-4:00
Warner Archive Collection: Shazam!— Join ever-informed, fancentric WAC Podcast hosts
George Feltenstein, Matthew Patterson, and
DW Ferranti as they give fans a look at the upcoming DVD release of the popular 1970s series
Shazam! The series’ own Billy Batson,
Michael Gray, will be on hand, and an exclusive, limited-edition
Shazam! LEGO figure will be awarded to a lucky number of fans in attendance. WAC panelists will also offer sneak peeks of Gene Roddenberry’s “other” TV series,
The Lieutenant, and some highlights of WAC’s wildly entertaining upcoming slate of releases. And don’t be surprised if a few unannounced guests appear with the bold shout of a single word!
Room 25ABC
Tags: Action Figures – Toys – Collectibles |
Fandom |
Superheroes |
Television3:00-3:45
Adult Swim: Robot Chicken/Robot Chicken DC Comics Special— Co-creators/executive producers
Seth Green and
Matthew Senreich are joined by co-head writer/executive producer
Tom Root, actor/writer
Breckin Meyer, and writer
Matthew Beans to discuss the Emmy-winning series. DC Entertainment chief creative officer
Geoff Johns joins to the panel to share insider scoop about the
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special. Watch a sneak peek and get your questions answered about Season Six.
Keith Crofford, VP of production for
Adult Swim, moderates.
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Tags: Animation |
Fandom |
Humor & Satire |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television
4:00-5:00 Archaia: Transmedia in Graphic Novel Publishing—In this information-filled panel, fans will be treated to exclusive announcements, images, and videos on three sci-fi properties poised for a transmedia explosion, with Archaia’s upcoming graphic novels providing a cornerstone in each campaign.
Hawken is a free-to-play mech first-person-shooter game from developer Adhesive Games’ and publisher Meteor Entertainment. Archaia will debut the original hardcover graphic novel taht will serve as a prequel to the storyline in the game, and will feature the talents of Khang Le (Flight), Jeremy Barlow (Mass Effect: Homeworlds, Star Wars), Greg Tocchini (Last Days of American Crime), Francisco Ruiz Velasco (conceptual artist on The Hobbit, and Pacific Rim), Nathan Fox (DMZ, The Haunt), Christopher Moeller (JLA: League of One), Moritat (Elephantmen, Transmetropolitan), Bill Sienkiewicz (Electra: Assassin), Michael Gaydos (Alias, True Blood), Brian Thies (Winter Soldier, Dark Tower), Bagus Hutomo (Shrapnel, Heavy Metal), Stefano Gaudiano (Daredevil, Amazing Spider-Man), Alex Sanchez (Star Wars: The Old Republic), and Federico Dallocchio (Modern Warfare 2: Ghost). Featuring executive editor Joe LeFavi (Immortals: Gods and Heroes).
Cyborg 009 was created by the legendary Shotaro Ishimori (Power Rangers, Kikaider) and is considered one of the most influential manga series of all time. Since its debut in 1964, it has remained in print all over the world, including here in the U.S. As part of a new resurgence of original Cyborg 009 material, including a new animated feature film being released in Japan this fall, Archaia will publish an original hardcover graphic novel that reimagines the classic story from a modern, Western aesthetic, featuring artwork from the incomparable Trevor Hairsine. Preview art and previously unseen materials will be showcased for the first time at the panel. Featuring writers F. J. DeSanto (Immortals: Gods and Heroes) and Brad Cramp (Invertigo).
Space: 1999: Aftershock and Awe is the first of a series of hardcover graphic novels based on the late-1970s science fiction TV series. Author Andrew Gaska (Conspiracy of the Planet of the Apes) and artists David Hueso (GI. Joe: Storm Shadow), Gary Morrow, and Miki team up to reignite this classic property about the inhabitants stranded on a moonbase after a disaster sends the moon hurtling out of Earth’s orbit and into space. The panel will feature never-before-seen artwork and a preview of remastered artwork from legendary creators such as John Byrne that has not been seen in nearly three decades.
Room 23ABC
Tags: Anime & Manga | Comics | Games | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television
4:00-5:00
Bob’s Burgers— Creator and executive producer
Loren Bouchard and executive producer
Jim Dauterive and cast members
H. Jon Benjamin,
John Roberts,
Dan Mintz,
Eugene Mirman and
Kristen Schaal are on hand to screen never-before-seen footage, followed by a panel discussion and fan Q&A.
Room 25ABC
Tags: Animation |
Humor & Satire |
Television4:00-4:45
Adult Swim: Black Dynamite— Creators and voice talent from the new animated series, based on the 2009 feature film will give an exclusive preview of the show and answer questions. The
Black Dynamite animated series further chronicles the exploits of Black Dynamite and his crew. Panelists include executive producer
Carl Jones (
The Boondocks) along with
Michael Jai White (
For Better or Worse, The Dark Knight, Why Did I Get Married?),
Tommy Davidson (
In Living Color),
Kym Whitley (
The Cleveland Show, Brian McKnight Show),
Byron Minns (
Mongo Wrestling Alliance),
Debra Wilson (
MadTV)
, Orlando Jones (
Rules of Engagement), and
Cedric Yarbourgh (
The Boondocks). Moderated by
Gary Anthony Williams (
The Boondocks).
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Tags: Action/Adventure |
Animation |
Humor & Satire |
Television4:15-5:15
Entertainment Weekly: Powerful Women in Pop Culture (aka Women Who Kick Ass!)— Fan-favorites
Kristin Bauer van Straten (
True Blood),
Sarah Wayne Callies (
Walking Dead),
Kristin Kreuk (
Beauty and the Beast),
Nikki Reed (
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2), and
Anna Torv (
Fringe) open up about the power and privilege of playing characters that have redefined the rules for women. Basically, a discussion with women who kick ass. Moderated by
EW‘s
Lynette Rice.
Ballroom 20
Tags: Action/Adventure |
Horror and Suspense |
Movies |
Television4:30-5:30
Falling Skies: The Battle Is Just Getting Started— Continuing the fight against alien invaders, TNT’s
Falling Skies follows a band of human survivors on their quest to outrun and outwit the powerful alien force that invaded Earth. Join stars
Noah Wyle (
ER),
Moon Bloodgood (
Terminator Salvation),
Will Patton (
Armageddon),
Drew Roy (
Secretariat),
Collin Cunningham (
Living in Your Car),
Sarah Carter (
The Vow), and
Connor Jessup (
The Saddle Club), executive producer
Greg Beeman, and show runner
Remi Aubuchon (
Caprica), with Q&A hosted by
Wil Wheaton (
Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Big Bang Theory). Watch never-before-seen clips and be treated to an in-depth discussion on
Falling Skies season 2.
Room 6BCF
Tags: Action/Adventure |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television5:00-6:00
Sci-fi That Will Change Your Life— Sometimes science fiction does more than mangle your eyeballs with awesome explosions — it can also make you think. Come discuss the year’s most brain-expanding sci-fi with io9 staffers
Annalee Newitz,
Cyriaque Lamar, and
Charlie Jane Anders, plus amazing guests
Phil Plait (writer/scientist, Bad Astronomy),
Deric A. Hughes (producer/writer,
Warehouse 13), and
Sarah Kuhn (writer,
One Con Glory).
Room 7AB
Tags: Fandom |
Movies |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television5:30-6:30
Dark Horse: Joss Whedon— Long before directing the biggest superhero film in history,
Joss Whedon rewarded fans the world over with some of the most compelling characters and plotlines in the history of comics, television, and movies. Here’s your chance to find out what he has in store for us next, and hear exclusive insight into
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the ever-expanding number of titles in Dark Horse’s line of Season 9 comics.
Ballroom 20
Tags: Comics |
Movies |
Television5:45-6:45
Spartacus: War of the Damned— Liam McIntyre (
McLeod’s Daughters) returns to Comic-Con, along with
Manu Bennett (
30 Days of Night), executive producer
Steven S. DeKnight (
Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and a few surprise appearances to show footage from the final season of
Spartacus: War of the Damned, airing on STARZ in January 2013. They will also discuss some of the bonus features on the
Spartacus: Vengeance DVD, available September 11.
Room 6BCF
Tags: Action/Adventure |
Television6:00-7:00
Hermes Press: Buck Rogers: Past, Present, and Future— Be the first to see Howard Chaykin’s new
Buck Rogers.
Howard Chaykin (
American Flagg,
Time2, Black Kiss) premieres his new concept design for Hermes Press’s new
Buck Rogers comic book series. Chaykin,
Daniel Herman (publisher, Hermes Press),
Flint Dille (
Transformers and
G.I. Joe), and
Erin Gray (Wilma Deering from the
Buck Rogers TV show) will discuss the history of the character, the classic TV show, the tie-in comic books, and the all-new version of this iconic feature, along with a Q&A session.
Room 4
Tags: Animation |
Cartooning and Comic Strips |
Comics |
Movies |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television6:00-7:00
Brickleberry— From creators and executive producers
Waco O’Guin and
Roger Black, and executive producer and voice actor in the series Daniel Tosh (
Tosh.0), this hilarious new series premieres on Comedy Central in September after
Tosh.0. Voice cast members
David Herman (
Office Space),
Tom Kenny (
SpongeBob SquarePants), and
Jerry Minor (
Anchorman) will be on hand for a panel discussion following a screening of the highly anticipated premiere episode.
Room 6A
Tags: Animation |
Humor & Satire |
Television6:00-7:00
Girls Gone Genre— Listen to and talk with women who write, read, game, and perform in arenas that are statistically dominated by men. What happens when traditionally “male” genres are reinvented by female writers and embraced by female fans?
Sex and the City (or for that matter,
Girls), it ain’t. Meet the women who like to play with trucks
and Barbies. And Wolverine action figures. And flux capacitors. Panelists:
Marti Noxon (
Buffy, Angel),
Jane Espenson (
Battlestar Galactica, Torchwood),
Karyn Kusama (
Jennifer’s Body), and
Angela Robinson (
True Blood).
Room 7AB
Tags: Action Figures – Toys – Collectibles |
Animation |
Comics |
Fandom |
Games |
Movies |
Television |
Writers & Writing6:00-7:00
Optimus Prime: Up Close and Personal— The incomparable
Larry King, one of the most recognized broadcast interviewers in the world, goes one-on-one with voice actor
Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), a talent who is practically synonymous with Comic-Con itself. In this panel, “The King of Interviews” salutes the beloved Cullen and takes attendees through the actor’s early days on the original 1984 animated TV series
Transformers Generation One, the three box office smash
Transformers movies, and his current work on The Hub TV network’s Daytime Emmy Award-winning animated series
Transformers Prime from Hasbro Studios. Audience Q&A to follow.
Room 23ABC
Tags: Action/Adventure |
Animation |
Movies |
Television6:00-7:00
Simpsons Collectors Group— Simpsons collectors of the world, unite! Take a break from the busy Comic-Con floor and get a chance to meet some of your fellow collectors of
Simpsons merchandise from all over the country. Meet the other
Simpsons collectors you see on the message board and put faces to names. This gathering, hosted by the staff of the SimpsonsCollectors.com website, is a great chance to network with other collectors and share your experiences in the hobby with others.
Room 28E
Tags: Animation |
Fandom |
Television6:30-7:30
Designing for the Undead— Costume designers guild members
Chrisi Karvonides (costume designer,
American Horror Story, Carnivale),
Audrey Fisher (costume designer,
True Blood), and
Alexander Welker (costume designer,
Grimm) and costume illustrator
Imogene Chayes (
True Blood, American Horror Story) talk about creating all those great paranormal television characters we know and love.
Room 32AB
Tags: Costuming |
Horror and Suspense |
Movies |
Television6:45-7:45
Defiance— Syfy and Trion unite television and gaming in the biggest entertainment event of 2013:
Defiance.
Grant Bowler (Nolan),
Julie Benz (Amanda Rosewater),
Tony Curran (Datak Tarr),
Jamie Murray (Stahma Tarr),
Kevin Murphy (executive producer),
Nick Beliaeff (SVP, development, Trion Worlds),
Rob Hill (senior producer, Trion Worlds), and
Mark Stern (president, Syfy original content and co-head UCP) discuss how
Defiance defies everything you know about conventional storytelling. Moderated by
Geoff Boucher (
Los Angeles Times).
Room 6DE
Tags: Action/Adventure |
Games |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television6:45-7:45
AMC’s Breaking Bad-— Executive producer and showrunner
Vince Gilligan appears with the cast of
Breaking Bad, including
Bryan Cranston,
Aaron Paul,
Anna Gunn,
Dean Norris,
Betsy Brandt,
R. J. Mitte, and
Jonathan Banks. In a panel moderated by TV Guide’s
Mike Schneider, Vince and the cast talk about what it’s like to shoot one of the boldest and most intense dramas on television, and how they are preparing for the final 16 episodes of the series. Join the panelists for a one-on-one Q&A session and an official sneak preview of
Breaking Bad season 5, premiering Sunday, July 15 at 10ET/PT.
Ballroom 20
Tags: Mysteries & Crime Dramas |
Television7:00-8:00
And Then What Happened? Serialized Shows That Ended Too Soon— You saw every episode, you followed every storyline, you hoped against hope that they’d get another season…and they didn’t. What would have happened if the show had kept going? Hear writer/producers
Andrew Chambliss (
Once Upon a Time),
Scott M. Gimple (
The Walking Dead),
Ian Goldberg (
Once Upon a Time),
Javier Grillo-Marxuach (
Lost), and
Jose Molina (
The Vampire Diaries) talk about the stories that weren’t to be on such shows as
Dollhouse,
FlashForward,
Firefly, and
The Middleman.
Room 7AB
Tags: Fandom |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television7:00-8:00
The 99: The Controversy Continues— President Barack Obama said
The 99 are “superheroes who embody the teachings and tolerance of Islam,” while the
New York Post responded, “Cancel
The 99 before it starts.” Neither has actually seen this unexpectedly controversial animated TV series, but
you can see the world premiere of a new episode of
The 99 and come to your own conclusions. Then join tentatively scheduled panelists
Naif al-Mutawa (executive producer),
Stan Berkowitz (story editor),
Alan Burnett (writer),
Henry Gilroy (writer), and
Marie Javins (managing editor,
The 99 comics) for what will undoubtedly be a lively Q&A.
Room 23ABC
Tags: Animation |
Comics |
Television7:00-8:00
The Making of Kaijudo— From the producers of
Transformers Prime, G.I. Joe Renegades, and
My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic, comes a new animated TV series,
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters, seen on The Hub TV Network. Listen as key players from the cast, including
Scott Wolf (
V),
David Sobolov (
Beast Wars: Transformers),
Ryan Miller (WotC R&D),
Andrew Nolosco (WotC R&D), Hasbro Studios show stewards, and talent and the creative and R&D teams from Wizards of the Coast discuss how they brought the immensely popular card game to life in this fantastical new series. You gotta see these creatures!
Room 24ABC
Tags: Action Figures – Toys – Collectibles |
Action/Adventure |
Animation |
Games |
Television7:15-8:15
Dark Matters: Twisted But True— John Noble (
Fringe, Lord of The Rings) serves as host of the fan-favorite series on Science Channel,
Dark Matters: Twisted But True. Was Charles Lindbergh an American Nazi? What prompted doctors to attempt a live organ transplant? Was a Hungarian song responsible for a mass suicide epidemic? Join the cast and production of
Dark Matters for exclusive Science Channel giveaways, surprises, and an inside look into some of history’s most sordid scientific stories.
Room 6A
Tags: Fandom |
Television8:00-9:00
Meet the New Geek Roundtable— What happened to Geekdom’s most diverse podcast? Hear what the group has been doing in the last year and a half. Hilarious stories, heartwarming anecdotes, and the usual rants that the show is famous for. Meet the cast, which will have some of the same old faces and a few new ones to entertain and educate. Show host
Ned Cato Jr., executive producer
Jesse Lopez, and a cast of thousands will challenge your geek cred. Prepare for the geekiest panel at Comic-Con.
Room 4
Tags: Animation |
Comics |
Fandom |
Movies |
Television |
Web8:00-9:00
Strike Back— Hit action series
Strike Back kicks off its second season with stars
Sullivan Stapleton (
300: Battle for Artemisia, Gangster Squad, Animal Kingdom),
Philip Winchester (
Crusoe, Finge, Camelot), and new cast member
Rhona Mitra (
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Doomsday, SGU Stargate Universe). The drama follows stealth counterterrorism unit Section 20 as they span the globe to stop potential threats. The panel will feature cool insights about the show, giveaways, and exclusive clips from the new season, which begins in August. Moderated by HitFix TV critic
Alan Sepinwall. Presented by HBO/Cinemax.
Room 6DE
Tags: Action/Adventure |
Television8:00-9:00
The Aquabats! Super Show! Inside the BattleTram— Hey Aquabats fans! The band of five heroes out to save the world from boredom —
Ricky Fitness,
Jimmy the Robot,
Crash McLarson,
EagleBones Falconhawk,
The M.C. Bat Commander and directors
Jason Devilliers and
Matt Chapman — plan to arrive at Comic-Con 2012 ready for battle! Fans can anticipate a special guest moderator and meet the stars of The Hub TV Network’s new hit series. Grab your goggles and join the legions of fans for a gnarly time with the awesomest superhero, rock music band ever to hit San Diego!
Room 7AB
Tags: Humor & Satire |
Music |
Superheroes |
Television8:00-9:30
The Totally Rad Show Live: 5-Year Anniversary— Hosts
Alex Albrecht (
Four Points),
Dan Trachtenberg (
Portal: No Escape), and
Jeff Cannata (
Weekend Confirmed) bring their Webby and Podcast Award-winning geek culture show back to Comic-Con for the fifth year. Join the guys for an explosion of movie, video game, TV, and comic book news and reviews, and see what makes this Revision3 show such an Internet phenomenon.
Room 24ABC
Tags: Comics |
Fandom |
Games |
Movies |
Television |
Web8:00-11:00
Hall H and Ballroom 20 Friday Panel Playback— Didn’t get into either Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? We feel your pain! In this three-hour block, Comic-Con will rebroadcast some of the day’s popular panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will get to vote on what they want to see. It’s democracy at its finest AND it’s a second chance to see these panels.
(Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.) Room 25ABC
Tags: Movies |
Television8:30-9:30
Space Command: Bold Adventures in the Far Reaches of Space— Science fiction legends
Marc Scott Zicree (
Star Trek: The Next Generation),
Doug Drexler (
Battlestar Galactica),
Neil Johnson (
Humanity’s End),
Michael Reaves (
Star Wars, Batman), and
Ian McCaig (
Star Wars) premiere footage from the highly anticipated epic adventure series that spans 200 years of Galactic History. Stars
Doug Jones (
Pan’s Labyrinth),
Katherine McEwan (
Humanity’s End),
Christina Moses (
Star Trek New Voyages), and
Amber Benson (
Buffy) discuss their roles. The visionary team gives you an early look at the stunning character design and visual effects, plus the epic score from
David Raiklen. Inspired by heroic science fiction of the ’50s. A revolution in film funding and distribution, made by A-list creators for the fans free from studio restrictions.
Room 5AB
Tags: Movies |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Television8:30-9:30
Toy Masters and the 25th Anniversary of Masters of the Universe— To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the release of the live-action He-Man feature
Masters of the Universe, the “Seacrest of Sci-Fi,”
Robert Meyer Burnett (
Femme Fatales, Hills Run Red, Free Enterprise) brings you a powerful discussion of
Toy Masters, the first ever feature-length documentary on the worldwide phenomenon that inspired an entire generation of children and became a billion-dollar franchise. The film features interviews with the key creative personnel behind every version of the bestselling toy line and all incarnations of
Masters of the Universe on television, film, stage, and print, tracing the inception and ups and downs of the fantasy juggernaut. Everyone involved in the 30-year history of this historic franchise makes appearances in the film, including such genre figures as J. Michael Straczynski (
Babylon 5, Thor), Richard Edlund (
Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark), William Stout (
Conan The Barbarian, Pan’s Labyrinth), Lou Scheimer (Filmation), Michael Westmore (
Star Trek franchise), Don Glut (
The Empire Strikes Back, Transformers Animated), and even Dolph Lundgren, who played He-Man in the live-action film. Panel participants include
Roger Lay, Jr. (director/producer),
Cory Landis (producer),
Gary Goddard (director),
J. Michael Straczynski (writer),
Mark Taylor (visual designer, Masters of the Universe toy line 1980s),
Ted Mayer (visual designer/product engineer, Masters of the Universe toy line 1980s),
Jack and
Leslie Wadsworth (live-action He Man and She Ra,
Masters of the Universe: Power Tour), and a special surprise guest!
Room 26AB
Tags: Action Figures – Toys – Collectibles |
Animation |
Anniversaries |
Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances |
Movies |
Television9:00-10:00
Worst Cartoons Ever!— Presented by ASIFA-Hollywood, animation historian
Jerry Beck (
Cartoon Brew) returns with an all-new program of some of the worst cartoons ever made, including the Phys Ed superhero
Mighty Mr. Titan, space cadet
Johnny Cypher, and some of those 1960s
Marvel Super Heroes cartoons. Have a ball with the best/bad animation ever!
Room 6BCF
Tags: Animation |
Comics |
Superheroes |
Television–
A little overwhelming, right? Which panels are you most excited for?
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