Comic-Con '05: Hollywood's "Reach the Geeks" campaign
 

At last year's San Diego Comic-Con International ... stars, directors, producers pimped releases from every major studio ...

Sin City
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
The Incredibles
Alien vs. Predator
Team America World Police
Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle
The Grudge
Revenge of the Sith
Constantine
Seed of Chucky
Batman Begins
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Fantastic Four
Shaun of the Dead
Open Water
Saw
Blade Trinity
The Devil's Rejects

... and a gazillion others, plus TV phenoms like Lost and Battlestar Galactica. Oh, yeah, and funny books too!

Any guesses for this year? (July 14-17th!) They should be teasing us with official headliners soon! I noticed Bruce Campbell will be there stumping for his new book.

I'm really looking forward to covering this mind-boggling pop-culture conclave again. In fact, I think fellow DVDTalker Holly Ordway will have her hobbit-lovin' boots on the ground too!

Also, here's last year's thread.

Ghost rider will be a big item. Serenity will get another push.

Yeah, you gotta think Nicolas Cage would wanna commune with fellow comic book fans.

Might be a good time for a King Kong Teaser to make an appearance.

I'm sure you'll get a Video diary from X3 with the cast saying "Yeah, we're having a blast filming without a director!"

From Sony, here's what I think:

Stealth
Ghost Rider
Da Vinci Code
Underworld 2
Legend of Zorro
Zathura

and maybe.. Spidey 3 villain announcements.

Edit to add: Sony's current release listings

7/29/05 STEALTH - COLUMBIA
8/5/05 PINK PANTHER - MGM/COLUMBIA
8/12/05 DEUCE BIGALOW: EUROPEAN GIGOLO - COLUMBIA
8/26/05 THE CAVE - SCREEN GEMS
9/2/05 THE WOODS - UA/TRISTAR
9/9/05 EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE - SCREEN GEMS
9/30/05 OLIVER TWIST - TRISTAR
9/30/05 INTO THE BLUE - MGM/COLUMBIA
10/14/05 THE FOG - COLUMBIA/REVOLUTION
10/28/05 THE LEGEND OF ZORRO - COLUMBIA
11/11/05 RENT - COLUMBIA/REVOLUTION
11/23/05 ZATHURA - COLUMBIA
12/2/05 UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION - SCREEN GEMS
12/9/05 MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA - COLUMBIA
12/16/05 ALL THE KING'S MEN - COLUMBIA
12/21/05 FUN WITH DICK AND JANE - COLUMBIA
1/13/06 FREEDOMLAND - COLUMBIA/REVOLUTION
3/10/06 BASIC INSTINCT 2: RISK ADDICTION - MGM/COLUMBIA
4/7/06 BENCH WARMERS - COLUMBIA/REVOLUTION
5/12/06 ZOOM - COLUMBIA/REVOLUTION
5/19/06 DA VINCI CODE - COLUMBIA
6/23/06 CLICK - COLUMBIA/REVOLUTION
7/14/06 TALLADEGA NIGHTS - COLUMBIA
7/21/06 MONSTER HOUSE - COLUMBIA
8/4/06 GHOST RIDER - COLUMBIA
8/11/06 LITTLE MAN - COLUMBIA/REVOLUTION
9/29/06 OPEN SEASON - COLUMBIA/SONY ANIMATION
10/20/06 GRUDGE 2 - COLUMBIA
11/17/06 CASINO ROYALE - MGM/COLUMBIA
12/8/06 NEXT - COLUMBIA/REVOLUTION
5/4/07 SPIDER-MAN 3 - COLUMBIA
6/22/07 SURF'S UP - COLUMBIA/SONY ANIMATION

Chronicles of Narnia, maybe?

Yep, should be another great time. I always like the surprise visits (usually during the studio showcases).

For those Star Wars collectors, I saw on SideShow's website that they're going to make the announcement for the first 1:1 bust at Comic-Con.

Oh, a word of warning: The Padres playing at home Thu-Sun. All night games except for Sunday.... so things might be busy downtown when the Con is letting out.

hmmm, i might try to catch a game since i havn't been to petco park... wearing a dodger cap of course. ;)

cant wait for the Con but since I usually set up a table there I dont get to attend many of the events.

It will be very interesting to see if Warner Brothers/DC Comics will make any major announcements at SDCC in regards to the now-confirmed Wonder Woman movie that Joss Whedon will direct. If so, a likely announcement will be the person who will play Diana/Wonder Woman, for starters. :)

:grunt:


:)

I don't expect a villain announcement for Spidey 3 yet-maybe '06.

I expect a Ghost Rider push, Serenity push, a Whedon to comment on Wonder Woman and something on Buffyverse.

Ooo. Superman Returns?

T-minus 24 days and counting ...

No major headliners announced. (We had nearly 60-days notice on Buffy last year.)

It's always great when the unannounced show up. This year I'm hoping for Peter Jackson to show up to show a King Kong clip. You know where you'll find me on Saturday :)

Regarding WB, unless their going to hold out for the VSDA Convention at the end of July, they'll probably be whoring the Home Video release of Batman Begins, and possibly HD-DVD.

If you aiming at "geeks" you're aiming at early adopters.

fitprod

Looks like they will be in town vs the Diamondbacks. It will probably be a very good series. If you are serious, you should look into tickets now. Petco is very close to the convention center.

That would be cool. I'm going to actually attend some comic book panel discussions this time. Last year I spent the entire weekend, shopping, gaming and watching movies. It is the 25th anniversary of the Wolfman/Perez Teen Titans book. I used to love that series. I'm planning to dig them out of my closet and give them a re-read before the con.

Aeon Flux
Casshern
The Cave
Corpse bride
doom
eragon
exorcism of emily rose
flushed away
the fog
the fountain
ghos rider
Harry potter
the island
legend of zorro
monster house
over the hedge
red eye
canner darkly
serenity
superman returns
transformers
wallace and gromit
underworld
X-3
zathura


are all listed in the latest update.

I know I'll be there wednesday to pick up my badge early.

Ooo! Ooo! Link?

What time you gettng down there, Jack? I was just going to chill and cruise down around lunchtime.

From my understanding, Marv isn't able to make it. :( I have some Titans books signed by Perez, and some Vigilatne books signed by Wolfman (just can't get both of their autographs.

I believe Jack was referring to the last mailing called "Update". I think it showed up last week (or week before last) in the mail.

Oh. This?
http://www.comic-con.org/common/assets/upd2005_1.pdf

Yes, that's #1. The new one is Update #2 with the Teen Titans cover.

Looks like they posted it online today ...
http://www.comic-con.org/common/assets/upd2005_2.pdf

(Movies on Page 11)

Thursday schedule is has been posted. Thur July 14th

Very good stuff for Day1 (or Day1.5 if you go to Preview Night). Man, I hate when cool panels overlap. Some highlights (at least for me :)):

12:00-1:30 The Digital Bits: DVD Producers 2005—Join Bill Hunt and Todd Doogan of The Digital Bits.com, as they discuss DVD production and the future of the format with some of the leading special-edition DVD producers working in Hollywood today. Panelists will include Charles de Lauzirika (Alien Quadrilogy, Spider-Man 2, Kingdom of Heaven, Domino), JM Kenny (Midnight Cowboy: 35th Anniversary Edition, Stealth, An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder, Mallrats 10th Anniversary Edition) and Robert Meyer Burnett (X-Men 1.5, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Superman and director of Free Enterprise), who may offer previews of their forthcoming DVD releases. Audience Q&A and a DVD player giveaway will follow the discussion. Room 6CDEF

12:30-1:30 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: 2005 Sneak Peek—Get an exclusive first look of this new indie remake and be reminded of why the original gothic masterpiece has inspired legions of filmmakers from Tim Burton to Francis Ford Coppola. Join visionary writer/director David Fisher as he gives us a glimpse into this new, re-imagined version of Dr. Caligari and his fortunetelling sleepwalker played by Doug Jones (Hellboy, Doom). This special hour includes details on the green-screen production process and of how modern-day actors were digitally placed within the twisted sets from the original 1919 film. Be the first to see footage with sound and dialogue. David is joined by Highlander Films CEO and producer Leonard McLeod, plus several of the film’s stars. Room 3

1:30-2:30 Philip K. Dick’s A Scanner Darkly: The Movie—INFO TBA. Room 6CDEF

2:00-3:00 Art Asylum: Clive Barker—Master author Clive Barker and The Art Asylum's Digger and Adam Unger take you through their new world of the Jump Tribe. You’ll get to see Clive's original paintings on display and be given a visual tour of the future franchise. This event will include a digital slide show and Clive's readings from the first storybook, followed by a Q&A session. Room 6B

3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Bruce Campbell: What’s New With Bruce?—True or false: Bruce Campbell: busiest man at Comic-Con? Sure looks that way! Bruce will talk about his new movie and related Dark Horse Comics series, The Man with the Screaming Brain, and his new book, Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way, in this special event spotlighting the Bubba Ho-Tep and Evil Dead series star! Room 6CDEF

4:30-5:30 A Conversation with David Cronenberg—Director David Cronenberg will appear to discuss his upcoming thriller A History of Violence, along with writer Josh Olson. Plus, a special sneak peak at A History of Violence footage. An autograph session with Cronenberg will follow in the Autograph Area in the Sails Pavilion. Room 6CDEF

4:30-5:30 Geneon Entertainment: Anime 2005 and Beyond—For over a decade, Geneon Entertainment has been captivating viewers with some of the most popular and revered anime titles on the market, including Akira, Tenchi Muyo!, Trigun, Chobits, Last Exile, Samurai Champloo, R.O.D -The TV-, and Appleseed. That trend continues full blast, as Geneon is set to unveil its latest, supercharged anime lineup that will have the anime world abuzz with anticipation. Geneon representatives will give the lowdown on the next hot wave of upcoming anime series, including The Count of Monte Cristo, Starship Operators, Hellsing Ultimate OVA series, and more! Room 2

Finally! NEWS!!! I'll be front and center for Cronenberg and Campbell!

I'll look for ya. Are you gonna be wearing the same jacket? It's VERY easy to pick that out in a crowd :)

Oh cool, they spotlight UGO at the top of page 4. I didn't even know about this. Thanks for the link!

But back to the topic, this Comic-Con is shaping up to be one of the biggest. I can't reveal who will be there, but there are some HUGE names coming.

Ha! Wait until you see my NEW getup. I strongly advise those in its <I>schlock radius</I> to don shades.

Hey, can I cajole you or any other DVD Talkers into ...

Joining me for an onsite PODCAST or two?

Interested parties drop me an email.

I'm not so sure that reaching geeks is the problem. Reaching mainstream audiences is the problem for most films.

Yes, but as far as online buzz building goes, we're the ones who make or break a movie.

Here's the schedule for Friday

Some highlights:

11:00-1:00 Warner Bros. Presents—This giant-size presentation includes four great new films coming soon from Warner Bros.:

V For VendettaBased on the groundbreaking graphic novel, V for Vendetta stars Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman, is directed by John McTeigue, and produced by Joel Silver with Larry and Andy Wachowski from their screenplay. Appearing in person at this event will be Natalie Portman, Joel Silver, and original graphic novel co-creator David Lloyd.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire—In the fourth film adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s popular Harry Potter novel series, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) must contend with being mysteriously selected to compete in the prestigious Triwizard Tournament, a thrilling international competition that pits him against older and more experienced students from Hogwarts and two rival European wizarding schools. Get an exclusive look at this pivotal adventure in Harry Potter's life.

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride—Carrying on in the dark, romantic tradition of Tim Burton’s classic films Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride is set in a 19th-century European village. This stop-motion animated feature follows the story of Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp), a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride (voiced by Helena Bonham-Carter) while his real bride, Victoria (voiced by Emily Watson), waits bereft in the land of the living. It’s a tale of optimism, romance, and a very lively afterlife, told in classic Tim Burton style.

The Fountain—Info TBA.

12:00-1:00 House of the Dead 2—Get the inside scoop on Lions Gate Films’ bloody zombie thriller, House of the Dead 2 based on the hit video game from Sega. With a completely new creative team and cast, this eagerly anticipated installment in the House of the Dead saga stars Sid Haig as Professor Curien and lots of bloodthirsty zombies. Be on hand for the unveiling of the film's new trailer as well as exclusive clips, along with director Mike Hurst, writer/producer Mark A. Altman, and stars Ed Quinn (Starship Troopers 2), Emanuelle Vaugier (Smallville, Saw 2), Ellie Cornell (Halloween IV), Mircea Mornoe (All Souls Day), Cam Powell, and director of photography Raymond Stella (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

1:15-1:45 New Line Cinema Presents Tony Scott: Domino—First look! New Line Cinema will premiere the trailer for Tony Scott's upcoming wild action thriller, Domino, starring Keira Knightley. Director Tony Scott (True Romance, Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, Crimson Tide, and Man on Fire) will appear in person to preview his new film and take your questions.

1:30-3:00 Masters of Horror—Meet the masters . . . the Masters of Horror! Join the greatest icons of motion picture horror together in a discussion of the highly anticipated new horror anthology series of 13 one-hour films, Masters of Horror, premiering on Showtime in October. This is your chance to enter the minds of the genre’s greatest directors, including Mick Garris, John Landis, Don Coscarelli, Roger Corman, and Stuart Gordon. Masters of Horror is produced by IDT Entertainment, Industry Entertainment, and Nice Guys Productions, and will be released on DVD by Anchor Bay Entertainment.

2:00-2:45 Sony Presents: Zathura and The Legend of Zorro—Two great new films from Columbia Pictures, with fan-favorite Jon Favreau (Swingers) on stage live!

Zathura—In Columbia Pictures' heart-racing sci-fi adventure Zathura, two squabbling brothers are propelled into deepest, darkest space while playing a mysterious game they discovered in the basement of their old house. The film is based on the best-selling book by the acclaimed children's writer Chris Van Allsburg (The Polar Express, Jumanji), with a screenplay by David Koepp and John Kamps. The film stars Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristin Stewart, and Oscar-winner Tim Robbins, directed by Jon Favreau (Elf), and produced by William Teitler and Michael DeLuca. Director Jon Favreau will be on hand to give you an early exclusive preview and field your questions. Think of it as “Dinner for Five Thousand” without the food!

The Legend of Zorro—Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are reunited with director Martin Campbell in Columbia Pictures's epic adventure.

2:30-4:00 Spotlight on Ray Harryhausen (and all things King Kong)— Legendary visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen discusses his career with Mark Cotta Vaz, author of the upcoming Merian C. Cooper biography, Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper; Joe DeVito, creator/illustrator of Kong: King of Skull Island and co-author with Brad Strickland of Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong; and Brad Strickland, SF/fantasy. writer Moderated by writer-producer-director Arnold Kunert, whose DVD, Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection, is now available from Sparkhill Productions

3:00-4:30 Disney Coming Attractions: Chicken Little, Sky High, and Pixar’s Toy Story 10th Anniversary and Cars—Moderated by animation expert and author Jerry Beck, Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios celebrate the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking release of Toy Story with a special panel featuring Pixar veterans Pete Docter, Joe Ranft, and Academy Award– winner Gary Rydstrom. The presentation showcases discussion of the film along with a preview of clips from the upcoming special–edition DVD release. Added bonus: a Comic-Con exclusive peek at the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, Cars, directed by Academy Award–winner John Lasseter (Toy Story, A Bug's Life), releasing June 9, 2006. Disney Feature Animation presents an exclusive look at its first in-house computer-animated feature, Chicken Little, with director Mark Dindal (The Emperor’s New Groove) and producer Randy Fullmer on hand to discuss it. Also, from Disney’s live-action adventure comedy Sky High, meet star Bruce Campell, director Mike Mitchell, and screenwriter Paul Hernandez.

4:30-5:30 Lions Gate Films: The Past, Present, and Future of Horror—Lions Gate Films has solidified itself in the pantheon of horror with recent classics such as The Blair Witch Project, Open Water, and Saw. Join Lions Gate and the producers of Saw for a special look at upcoming classics, including exclusive footage from the first WWE horror movie starring Kane and an exclusive premiere of the theatrical teaser trailer for Saw 2

5:30-7:00 The Jim Henson Company’s 50th Anniversary: Retrospective and Sneak Peek at MirrorMask JHC was founded in 1955 by prolific artist and puppeteer Jim Henson. Leaders of the company will take a look back at some rare footage of Jim’s early performances. Also see the recent achievements of the company’s newest performed animation technology and a sneak peek at upcoming projects, including this fall’s MirrorMask

Here's the schedule for Saturday

Some highlights:

10:30-11:30 Warner Bros. Presents: Superman Returns—Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world’s most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Directed by Bryan Singer (X2: X-Men United, X-Men, The Usual Suspects), Superman Returns stars newcomer Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth (Beyond the Sea, Blue Crush), James Marsden (X2: X-Men United, The Notebook), and Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey (Beyond the Sea, American Beauty, The Usual Suspects). Longtime comics fan and Comic-Con favorite Bryan Singer will be coming directly from the Superman Returns set in Australia to show something prepared especially for Comic-Con and answer your questions.

11:45-12:45 Paramount Pictures Presents: Aeon Flux and War of the Worlds—Charlize Theron, who breathes life into the title character of MTV’s cutting edge animated series Aeon Flux in Paramount Pictures’ live-action sci-fi thriller, comes to Comic-Con for the first time to greet fans and participate in a Q&A, along with co-stars and filmmakers. The panel will also feature Peter Chung, creator of the original animated series.. Also during the hour, Pablo Helman, visual effects supervisor of War of the Worlds, will discuss working with Dennis Muren and Steven Spielberg to make H. G. Wells’s Tripods come to life. And take some Aeon Flux home at the Paramount booth #4329 on the Exhibit Hall floor.

1:00-2:00 Kevin Smith—He’s baaaaaack! After a year off from Comic-Con, Kevin Smith makes his triumphant return, for the first time ever in the massive 6,500 seat Hall H arena! Plus, Richard Kelly (writer/director of Donnie Darko) will appear and will speak with Kevin. Richard will give a special presentation that will include his forthcoming movie and multi-media project.

2:15-3:15 Universal Presents Serenity and Slither—Fan-favorite creator Joss Whedon and cast members of Serenity return to Comic-Con a year later to show us how it all worked out! Join Joss, along with actors Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, Gina Torres, Sean Maher, Ron Glass, and Jewel Staite and executive producer Chris Buchanan. Ask questions, see scenes from the upcoming movie (to be released Sept. 30), and enjoy the company! Plus, get a sneak peek at Slither! A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters. Featuring, in person writer/director James Gunn and cast members Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Gregg Henry, and Nathan Fillion.

2:30-3:30 Rob Zombie: The Devil’s Rejects—Lions Gate Films presents a special look at one of most highly anticipated genre films of the year. Stars Rob Zombie, Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon Zombie, Ken Foree, Matthew McGrory, Leslie Easterbrook, and William Forsythe will be on hand to debut an exclusive clip from the film and recount what it was like to film the continuing misadventures of the Firefly Family from House of 1000 Corpses!

3:30-5:00 Sony Presents—An incredible event featuring 3 upcoming new films!

Underworld: Evolution—Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman reprise their roles as Selene, the beautiful vampire heroine, and Michael, the lycan (werewolf) hybrid, in this fast-paced, modern-day tale of deadly action, ruthless intrigue, and forbidden love. The film traces the beginnings of the ancient feud between the aristocratic Death Dealers and the barbaric Lycans and takes them into the battle to end all wars as the immortals must finally face their retribution. Join Kate and Scott, director Len Wiseman, and production designer and acclaimed special effects artist Patrick Tatopoulos for a special sneak peek at this eagerly awaited second chapter in the Underworld saga! Underworld: Evolution opens January 20, 2006.

Ghost Rider—In Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stunt rider, makes a deal with the devil in order to save his father's life, only to become possessed by his demonic alter ego, Ghost Rider. As he struggles against his new persona, he must save his girlfriend and engage in a mortal battle with Mephistopheles. Ghost Rider stars Nicolas Cage, Wes Bentley, Eva Mendes, Sam Elliott, and Peter Fonda. Join us for a first look at Ghost Rider with director Mark Steven Johnson, star Eva Mendes, and Marvel's own Avi Arad in person.

The Fog—In Revolution Studio's horror/thriller The Fog there really is something out there in the dark. 100 years ago, in a thick, eerie fog off the rocky coast of Northern California, a horrible shipwreck occurred under mysterious circumstances. Now, shrouded in darkness, the ghosts of the long-dead sailors have returned from their watery graves to exact their bloody, merciless revenge. Based on John Carpenter's classic 1980 film, director Rupert Wainwright (Stigmata, Wolf Lake) has been handed the reins by the master himself. The Fog stars Tom Welling (Smallville), Maggie Grace (Lost), and Selma Blair. Appearing in person will be Rupert Wainwright and Maggie Grace

5:15-6:15 Universal Presents: King Kong—INFO TBA

You forgot the friday program for VERONICA MARS!!! yay!

Here's my list so far. Though I know I'll scratch something off and add something as it goes by. So much good stuff to choose from

WEDNESDAY

Arrive around 2, pick up badge and wait for preview night to start up.
walk around sales floor and then when it's over go out drinking.


THURSDAY

11:30-12:30 Batman: Year of the Bat—The Dark Knight is casting his large shadow on the silver screen in what is unquestionably one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters. At this panel find out what Gotham’s guardian is up to on the comics front, with writers Bill Willingham (Robin) and Greg Rucka (Gotham Central), artists Jim Lee (All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder) and Andersen Gabrych (Batgirl), plus editors Bob Schreck, Joey Cavalieri, and many more. Missing it will drive you positively batty! Room 5AB


the rest of the time I'll be on the floor and then I'm planning on heading back to Los Angeles for the Dodgers/Giants game at night and driving back down.


Friday
11:00-1:00 Warner Bros. Presents—This giant-size presentation includes four great new films coming soon from Warner Bros.:

V For Vendetta— Based on the groundbreaking graphic novel, V for Vendetta stars Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman, is directed by John McTeigue, and produced by Joel Silver with Larry and Andy Wachowski from their screenplay. Appearing in person at this event will be Natalie Portman, Joel Silver, and original graphic novel co-creator David Lloyd.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire—In the fourth film adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s popular Harry Potter novel series, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) must contend with being mysteriously selected to compete in the prestigious Triwizard Tournament, a thrilling international competition that pits him against older and more experienced students from Hogwarts and two rival European wizarding schools. Get an exclusive look at this pivotal adventure in Harry Potter's life.

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride—Carrying on in the dark, romantic tradition of Tim Burton’s classic films Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride is set in a 19th-century European village. This stop-motion animated feature follows the story of Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp), a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride (voiced by Helena Bonham-Carter) while his real bride, Victoria (voiced by Emily Watson), waits bereft in the land of the living. It’s a tale of optimism, romance, and a very lively afterlife, told in classic Tim Burton style. Appearing in person to show a never-before-seen look at this remarkable film will be producer Allison Abbate and co-director Mike Johnson.


1:00-2:30 Spotlight on Jhonen Vasquez—Jhonen Vasquez answers questions about his comic book work, his animation work (Invader Zim), and the 10th anniversary of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Moderated by SLG publisher and president Dan Vado. Room 6CDEF

2:00-3:00 Veronica Mars—Executive producers Joel Silver (V for Vendetta) and Rob Thomas (Cupid), along with cast members Enrico Colantoni (Galaxy Quest), Percy Daggs III (NYPD Blue), Jason Dohring (Deep Impact), Teddy Dunn (The Manchurian Candidate), and Francis Capra (CSI), will discuss the critically acclaimed first season of this UPN show, what’s coming up for the second season, and the first season DVD. Room 6B

3:30-4:30 Hellboy: Mike Mignola—The release of Hellboy: The Island this summer marks the first major print appearance of this seminal comic book character in three years. Join Hellboy creator Mike Mignola for a candid Q&A about the inside scoop on Hellboy: The Island, past projects, and his plans for the future. Room 5AB

4:00-5:30 WB Animation: The Batman and Justice League Unlimited Superhero Action Panel—Warner Bros. Animation takes fans behind-the-scenes of power-packed productions in a revealing panel and Q&A session, including never-before-seen footage and other special surprises. Justice League Unlimited producers Bruce Timm, Dwayne McDuffie, James Tucker, and Shaun McLaughlin take your questions and unmask the secrets of bringing superheroes to life. The Batman voice talent Rino Romano (The Batman/Bruce Wayne), Tom Kenny (Penguin), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Joker) join producers Jeff Matsuda, Duane Capizzi, and Michael Goguen in a Dark Knight discussion. Don't miss an all-new episode of JLU and world-premiere footage from Warner Home Video's upcoming feature-length thriller The Batman vs. Dracula! Room 6CDEF

5:30-7:00 DC Comics: Crisis Counseling with Dan DiDio—How do you top Crisis on Infinite Earths? Orchestrate another one! Join Dan DiDio, VP/executive editor, DCU, as he institutes a support system for those of you still reeling from the last crisis. This forum is open to all to share thoughts and concerns on the mega-event and all that leads up to it. He’s here to help! Room 5AB

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FUCK! Tough choice!
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5:30-7:00 Cartoon Network: Adult Swim—Adult Swim brings you the shows’ creators—you bring the questions. Moderated by Keith Crofford, VP of Adult Swim production, and featuring Seth Green and Matt Senreich, co-creators of the new original series Robot Chicken; Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, co-creators of the other new original series Tom Goes to the Mayor; Matt Maiellaro, co-creator and writer of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and 12oz Mouse; and Dave Willis, co-creator and writer of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Squidbillies. Room 6CDEF

SATURDAY
10:00-12:00 ABC Presents: Lost, Invasion, The Night Stalker—ABC Television presents an exciting not-to-be-missed two-hour panel highlighting the #1 hit series Lost and the much-anticipated new shows Nightstalker and Invasion! First, from writer/producer Shaun Cassidy (Cold Case, American Gothic, Cover Me) comes Invasion, a suspenseful tale of a splintered family trying to rebuild their lives after experiencing a devastating hurricane and its mysterious aftermath that has seemingly “invaded” their town. Cassidy will show you an early glimpse of the show and participate in a Q&A.

Then Buena Vista Home Entertainment will reveal the secrets of the upcoming Lost: Season One DVD release with exclusive sneak peeks into the DVD bonus features, plus a special Q&A panel featuring actors Josh Holloway (Sawyer), Maggie Grace (Shannon), and Harold Perrineau (Michael), along with co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof, executive producers Bryan Burk and Carlton Cruse, and writer Javier Grillo-Marxauch.

but wait.. WHAT THE FUCK!

10:30-11:30 Warner Bros. Presents: Superman Returns—Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world’s most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Directed by Bryan Singer (X2: X-Men United, X-Men, The Usual Suspects), Superman Returns stars newcomer Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth (Beyond the Sea, Blue Crush), James Marsden (X2: X-Men United, The Notebook), and Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey (Beyond the Sea, American Beauty, The Usual Suspects). Longtime comics fan and Comic-Con favorite Bryan Singer will be coming directly from the Superman Returns set in Australia to show something prepared especially for Comic-Con and answer your questions. Hall H

come on you fuckers! Don't make me choose.

1:30-2:30 Family Guy Feature Length DVD Premiere—The rumors are true! Family Guy is back like you've never seen before . . . in an all-new, feature-length production available only on DVD September 27 from Fox Home Entertainment! In Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story!, the maniacal baby genius is distracted from his plans for world domination by a near-death experience and a time-traveling quest...to find his real father! See an exclusive sneak peek of never-before-seen footage, with a special guest appearances by executive producer David Goodman and writer Steve Callaghan (also author of Family Guy: Stewie's Guide to World Domination)! Room 20

3:30-5:00 WB Animation: Teen Titans Live!—Teen Titans talent take the stage and bring to life an action-packed script in an exclusive performance, featuring Greg Cipes (Beast Boy), Khary Payton (Cyborg), Tara Strong (Raven), Hynden Walch (Starfire), Ron Perlman (Slade), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Trigon), led by multiple Emmy Award–winning voice director Andrea Romano. Discover what it’s like to be a Titan on the hit series and get an inside look into an actual recording session. Teen Titans innovative producers Glen Murakami, David Slack, and Linda M. Steiner come front and center to answer questions you’ve always wanted to ask and unveil never-before-seen clips from next season. This exciting stage presentation and exclusive sneak peek is a must-see session for Titans fans! Room 6CDEF
I know I'm taking my maquettes to get signed

5:00-6:00 DC All Stars with Jim Lee—Two books: All Star Superman and All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder, shaped by the best talent working in comics today. They have but one mission: to blow your mind! Join editor Bob Schreck with industry icon Jim Lee (All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder) as they discuss DC’s new All Star books. Get a glimpse at how these MVPs are planning to take on DC’s top properties. Get ready for the ride of your lives! Room 6CDEF

Nighttime has yet to be figured out.

SUNDAY
10:30-11:00 Trailer Park—It’s a Comic-Con tradition! The newest and best of all the trailers for movies coming soon to a theatre near you. It’s the perfect way to start off the big movie events in Hall H on Sunday. Don’t miss it! Hall H

11:00-12:00 New Monthly Visions of VERTIGO—Join Karen Berger, VP/executive editor, as she's joined by the writers and artists of VERTIGO'S next wave of provocative monthly titles. With Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets), Liam Sharpe (The Possessed), Brian Wood (Global Frequency), Bill Willingham (Fables), amazing newcomers Matthew Sturgis and Simon Oliver, Tony Moore (The Walking Dead), John Watkiss (Deadman), Becky Cloonan (Demo), and Steven T. Seagle (It's A Bird . . .). Room 5AB

12:30-1:30 Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media present The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe— Journey through the wardrobe and into the extraordinary world of Narnia for a revealing look at Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media’s spectacular new film based on the C. S. Lewis classic. Enter the magical land inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs and giants that has been cursed to eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. And meet the noble and mystical ruler, the lion Aslan, who holds the key to helping four siblings free Narnia from Jadis‚ icy spell forever. Perry Moore moderates. Director Andrew Adamson (Shrek, Shrek 2) will be joined by some of the key filmmaking talents for a behind-the-scenes excursion into one of the most highly anticipated fantasy-adventures of all-time, including Oscar® winning producer Mark Johnson, 4-time Academy Award®-winning effects wizard Richard Taylor, special make-up effects man Howard Berger, and CGI animation visual effects supervisor Dean Wright (The Lord of the Rings trilogy). Hall H

I thought the posts were getting long and didn't add other stuff either :p

I also didn't post Sunday

Here's a few highlights:

10:30-11:00 Trailer Park—It’s a Comic-Con tradition! The newest and best of all the trailers for movies coming soon to a theatre near you. It’s the perfect way to start off the big movie events in Hall H on Sunday. Don’t miss it!

11:30-12:30 Universal: Doom—Based on the top-selling legendary Id Software videogame that changed everything, this eagerly awaited film has it all: hardcore science fiction, intense action, amazing weaponry, and lots of terrifying creatures. Featuring in person actors The Rock and Karl Urban (Lord of the Rings), producers Lorenzo DiBoneventura and John Wells, special effects supervisor Jon Farhat, and Id Software's Todd Hollenshead.

12:30-1:30 Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media present The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe— Journey through the wardrobe and into the extraordinary world of Narnia for a revealing look at Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media’s spectacular new film based on the C. S. Lewis classic. Enter the magical land inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs and giants that has been cursed to eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. And meet the noble and mystical ruler, the lion Aslan, who holds the key to helping four siblings free Narnia from Jadis‚ icy spell forever. Perry Moore moderates. Director Andrew Adamson (Shrek, Shrek 2) will be joined by some of the key filmmaking talents for a behind-the-scenes excursion into one of the most highly anticipated fantasy-adventures of all-time, including Oscar® winning producer Mark Johnson, 4-time Academy Award®-winning effects wizard Richard Taylor, special make-up effects man Howard Berger, and CGI animation visual effects supervisor Dean Wright (The Lord of the Rings trilogy).

Didn't Avi Arad say they were going to announce the villains at the con this year? I thought it was in that interview he did a few weeks back.

Or maybe it was Joe Quesada.


Andrew