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San Diego Comic Con

By: Terry Bunch

Each year, Metal Life Magazine covers the San Diego Comic Con bringing you the news and events that will be of interest to fans of heavy metal music. Our focus will be on horror, sci-fi, fantasy, metal related stuff, stage wear, girls and more.

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    Special Guests

  • Garth Ennis
    Writer/Creator, "Preacher," "Crossed," "The Boys." Ennis has also written for Avatar on "Chronicles of Wormwood."

  • Richard Kyle
    Writer of "Graphic Story Magazine," he coined the term "Graphic Novel" in 1964.

  • David Lloyd
    Writer/Artist, "V for Vendetta," "Kickback." His other work includes "Hellblazer," "Aliens," "Marlowe," "Global Frequency," and "War Stories."

  • Christopher Moore
    Writer of humorous vampire novels including Bite Me: A Love Story, You Suck: A Love Story, Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story, etc.

  • J. Michael Straczynski
    Writer, Superman: Earth One; Creator, Bablyon 5. Winner of the Inkpot, Eisner, Hugo, Saturn and Ray Bradbury Awards, J. Michael Straczynski wrote last year's wildly popular Superman: Earth One graphic novel, with volume two due out this year. His current film credits include the story for the Thor movie (he also wrote the comic), the script for Underworld 4 (premiering this fall), and several new movie projects, including Shattered Union and Vanishing Point, both for Bruckheimer/Disney. He's also writing Samaritan X for DC and a webcomic, The Adventures of Apocalypse Al, for MTV.com.

  • Mark Tatulli
    Cartoonist who creates "Lio," a syndicated comic strip about a devious little boy who lives with his father and his interesting pets. Lio's pets inlcude a spider, a giant squid, a cat, a lobster who he saved from dinner and a cobra. The topics usually involve the supernatural, horror, mass destruction, etc. Lio also has a hunchback assistant for his mad scientist expermients among other friends.

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    Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival

  • Thursday, July 21
    Action/Adventure

    • 11:05-11:45 The Debt Collector
      (Writer: Nate Lane, Director: Alan David Morgan)

    • 11:45-12:20 The Price
      (Writer: James St. Vincent, Directors: Zeke Pinheiro and James St. Vincent)

    • 12:20-12:50 6gun
      (Writer: Basel Owies and Jeff Robinson, Director: Hebron Simckes-Joffe)

    • 12:50-1:15 Red Princess Blues
      (Writer/Director: Alex Ferrari)

    • 1:15-2:05 Perspectives
      (Writer/Director: Tim Russ)

    • 2:05-2:35 Mad Dog and the Flyboy
      (Writer/Director: Christopher Rausch)

    Animation

    • 4:40-5:05 Paths of Hate
      (Writer/Director: Damian Nenow)

    • 5:25-6:10 Chaisson Rise of the Zerad
      (Writers: David Hoffman and Karyn Musch, Director: Kevin Ulrich)

  • Friday, July 22
    Horror/Suspense Films:

    • 7:05-7:35 Clemency
      (Writers: Chris Frazier and Joseph Albanese, Director: Joseph Albanese)

    • 7:35-8:05 The Interrogation
      (Writer/Director: Harry Bainbridge)

    • 8:05-8:35 Recollection
      (Writers: Federico D’Alessandro and Christopher Yeazel, Director: Federico D’Alessandro)

    • 8:35-8:55 Last Seen on Dolores Street
      (Writer/Director: Devi Snively)

    • 8:55-9:20 Write of Passage
      (Writer/Director: B.C. Jones)

    • 9:20-9:55 Help Wanted
      (Writer/Director: Waylon Bacon)

    • 9:55-10:45 Antidote for a Murder
      (Writer: Cristian Rojas, Director: Josh Blake)

  • Saturday, July 23
    Science Fiction/Fantasy Films:

    • 11:05-11:45 The Man Who Knew How to Fly
      (Writer/Director: Robi Michael)

    • 11:45-12:25 The Historian Paradox
      (Writer/Director: Deon H. Hayman)

    • 12:25-1:05 New World Water
      (Writer/Director: J.R. Robinson)

    • 1:05-1:30 Cockpit The Rule of Engagement
      (Writer/Director: Jesse Griffith)

    • 1:30-2:00 Digital Antiquities
      (Writer/Director: JP Chan)

    • 2:00-2:30 Android 413
      (Writer/Director: William Wall)

    • 2:30-3:10 Heal
      (Writer/Director: Mian Adnan Ahmad)

    • 3:15-4:00 PANEL—TBA

    • 4:00-4:45 PANEL—TBA

    • 4:50-5:20 Misdirection
      (Writer/Director: Doron Kipper)

    • 5:20-5:50 The Unnatural
      (Writer/Director: Eric Day)

    • 5:50-6:10 The Vortex
      (Writer/Director: Zach Johnson)

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    Comic Con Programs and Events

    Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |

  • Thursday, July 21

    • DEADLIEST WARRIOR - VAMPIRES VS. ZOMBIES
      10 AM - 11 AM
      Room 25ABC

      Vampires and zombies have terrorized and tantalized their way through pop culture for decades, from Dracula to the Twilight Saga to Walking Dead. SPIKE TV and its Deadliest Warrior franchise are going to finally answer the question: Which of these mythical creatures would come out on top in a fight to the finish? Deadliest Warrior steps outside the confines of history for this groundbreaking fantasy episode destined to rouse heated debates amongst fans in the blogosphere for months. The special episode features an array of icons of film and fiction who are authorities on the topic. Through these expert interviews, scientific tests, and careful analysis, They will determine who would win in a battle to the death between these two iconic groups, zombies and vampires. The Deadliest Warrior team of Richard "Mack" Machowicz, Dr. Armand Dorian, and Robert Daly, guests Steve Niles, Max Brooks, and horror legend Wes Craven, and executive producer of Deadliest Warrior and president of 44 Blue Productions Rasha Drachkovitch make their case for who is, indeed, the fiercest. Los Angeles Times writer and HeroComplex.com founder Geoff Boucher will serve as moderator.

      UPDATE: Wes Craven is unable to attend Comic Con this year and therefore will not be attending this panel.

    • TheOneRing.net: Hobbit Talk
      10:00-11:00
      Room 7AB

      From the decade-old and perhaps most influential fan site on the Interwebs (and a consistent breaking news source), staff vets Clifford Broadway (Quickbeam) and Larry D. Curtis (MrCere) take a good, hard look at the latest from the two Hobbit films' production. Since this isn't a studio affair, you'll get the street-level latest (authorized and unauthorized) as well as spy reports, rumors, and even informed opinions. Surprise guests are a possibility; audio and visuals are a given with a Q&A and all sorts of fun.

    • Kinect Star Wars Panel
      10:00-11:00
      Room 32AB

      Enter the Galaxy with studio head Jorg Neumann (Kinect Publishing) and lead producer Craig Derrick (LucasArts) as they discuss the highly anticipated title with USA Today's Mike Snider, sharing new game play from the iconic Star Wars universe, revealing an all-new mode, and unveiling an exciting announcement. All attendees will receive a limited-edition poster.

    • The World of 2027 in Deus Ex: Human Revolution: The Line Between Science and Fiction
      11:00-12:00
      Room 5AB

      How do video games incorporate real-life science into their storylines, weapons, and characters? This talk will provide fascinating insight into how "sci" was used to create the "sci-fi" in Deus Ex: Human Revolution, one of the most highly anticipated games of 2011. Mary DeMarle, lead writer for Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Eidos Montreal) and Will Rossellini, CEO of Microtransponder and consultant on the game, discuss how they created a realistic future vision for transhumanism and a world where mechanical augmentations have changed the fate of the human race.

    • Battlestar: So Say We All
      11:45-12:45
      Room 6BCF

      Richard Hatch hosts a panel and fan discussion of the Battlestar Galactica universe, politics, and philosophy. Richard (Tom Zarek, Capt Apollo), Michael Taylor (Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Blood and Chrome), Dr Kevin Grazier (BG science consultant), and surprise guests for this exciting round table and Q&A session.

    • Spreading The Darkness: From Comic Book to Video Games and Entertainment
      12:00-1:00
      Room 9

      In a world of comic book icons, The Darkness has not only stood the test of time but flourished in various forms of media. Celebrate the upcoming 15th anniversary of The Darkness with the creators that know Jackie Estacado and his world the best. The Darkness creator Marc Silvestri (X-Men/Dark Avengers: Utopia) and team members from Digital Extremes and 2K Games discuss not only the comic but the upcoming video game, The Darkness II, arriving in October. Plus special surprise guests! And be the first to hear about an exciting announcement regarding The Darkness in other media.

    • Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning: Bringing Worlds to Life, From Concept to Pixel
      12:00-1:00
      Room 25ABC

      Todd McFarlane (award-winning artist and creator of Spawn), Big Huge Games art director Tim Coman, and a panel of Reckoning designers discuss the artistic process of creating a massive fantasy epic in this all-new role-playing videogame.

    • Stan Lee, Yoshiki, and Todd McFarlane (comics and music collide)
      1:00-2:00
      Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

      The worlds of music and comics collide, as legendary creators Stan Lee (POW! Entertainment) and Todd McFarlane (Spawn) join forces with rock superstar, Yoshiki (X Japan) to create a bold new hero, Blood Red Dragon. Lee, Yoshiki, and McFarlane are joined by renowned writer Jon Goff (Halo Evolutions) for a captivating panel and Q&A session.

    • AICN Comics: Horror on the Paneled Page
      1:30-2:30
      Room 24ABC

      Mark L. Miller (Ain't It Cool News) hosts a panel focusing on horror with some of comic books' darkest writers and artists. The discussion will breach such topics as how to create successful horror comics, what causes chills, and what doesn't. Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Joshua Hale Fialkov (DC's upcoming I, Vampire), David Quinn (Faust), Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash), Brandon Seifert (Witch Doctor), Matt Pizzolo (Godkiller), Brea and Zane Grant (We Will Bury You), and a few surprise guests will show you what makes them the best of the best in comic book horror.

    • Bill Plympton: Independently Animated
      2:00-3:00
      Room 25ABC

      Two-time Oscar nominee Bill Plympton (Mutant Aliens, I Married a Strange Person) celebrates the release of the new Rizzoli Press book Independently Animated: Bill Plympton, about the life and art of the King of Indie Animation. Also, Bill will discuss the recent release of his animated feature Idiots and Angels on DVD, screen some of his recent short films, and present a sneak peek at what he's working on next, including The Flying House, a remastering of a classic Winsor McCay film. Everyone who attends will receive a free Bill Plympton autographed drawing!

    • The Character of Music with BMI and White Bear PR
      2:30-3:30
      Room 6A

      Composer and executive producer teams discuss the dynamics of music in film and television. Dan Licht and Sara Colleton (Dexter), Jeremy Zuckerman, Benjamin Wynn, and Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino (Avatar the Last Airbender), and Noah Sorota and Mark Verheiden (Falling Skies) discuss their working relationship, how music plays a character in their stories, and the intense process of scoring their projects. Moderated by BMI's director of film & TV Relations Anne Cecere. Attendees will get a sneak peek into their work and receive fun giveaways.

    • Game of Thrones Panel and Q&A session
      3:00-4:00
      Ballroom 20

      Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, HBO's Game of Thrones concluded its 10-episode debut season on June 19. The series, executive produced and written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, 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. Some of the cast featured in the first season and appearing on this panel are (in alphabetical order) Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ser Jaime Lannister, Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, Kit Harington as Jon Snow, and Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo. Moderated by George R. R. Martin, who also serves as a co-executive producer and writer on the series

    • Star Wars: The Old Republic : Join Us, It Is Your Destiny
      3:30-4:30
      Room 6BCF

      BioWare and LucasArts are creating the most immersive MMO experience you've ever played with Star Wars: The Old Republic. Hear from BioWare developers as they discuss development of a story-driven MMO, debut new gameplay footage, and perhaps spring a few surprises along the way. Exclusive reveals, giveaways, guests, and Q&A!

    • AWAKE sneak peak and panel
      3:45-4:45
      Room 6A

      Exclusive screening of Awake, the new NBC sci-fi drama about the power of the mind, to be introduced by star Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) and executive producers Howard Gordon (24) and Kyle Killen (The Beaver). The screening will be followed by a brief Q&A session

    • TV Guide Magazine: Fan Favorites
      4:15-5:15
      Ballroom 20

      TV Guide is back with an all-star panel for the fans! Moderated by editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum, Fan Favorites features your favorite talent from your favorite shows -- in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Panelists include Kristin Bauer (True Blood), Nestor Carbonell (Ringer), Nelsan Ellis (True Blood, Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory), Jorge Garcia (Alcatraz), Leslie Hope (The River), Zachary Levi (Chuck), Julie Plec (Vampire Diaries), Matt Smith (Doctor Who ), and Kevin Williamson (Vampire Diaries).

    • Beavis & Butthead
      5:00-6:00
      Room 6A

      In 1993, Mike Judge (creator of Beavis and Butthead) and MTV knocked their heads together and launched a cartoon series starring a couple of lunkheads and unwittingly started an animated pop culture revolution. Now, Beavis and Butthead are coming back to MTV in 2011 to unleash on music videos, Jersey Shore, viral videos, and more. See the first footage from the new episodes, and join Mike as he discusses the duo's return to MTV!

    • Resistance 3: Exploring a 1950s Altered America: The Continuing Creation of the Resistance Universe
      5:00-6:00
      Room 7AB

      Critically acclaimed developer Insomniac Games presents a journey through the evolution of the universe surrounding PlayStation 3's bestselling Resistance franchise. Discover the secrets behind Insomniac's vision of a postapocalyptic '50s-era America, ravaged by the merciless Chimera, and explore the human experience of struggling to survive an alien invasion when nearly all hope is lost. Learn how the team is continuing to build the Resistance canon through books and social media integration. Attendees will be treated to an first look at new game content and other surprises, with special guest appearances by members of the Insomniac team, including Marcus Smith (creative director), Kevin Grow (animation director), and Grant Hollis (art director), as well as actors from the Resistance 3 cast, including Robin Atkin Downes (Joseph Capelli) and Crispin Freeman (Charlie Tent). A Q&A with the team will follow the presentation.

    • Showtime : Tired of Ordinary Television (DEXTER)
      5:30-7:30
      Ballroom 20

      See the exclusive world premiere of the new season's trailer, then moderator Ralph Garman (KROQ entertainment reporter) will preside over a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars and executive producers, including Michael C. Hall (star/executive producer), C. S. Lee (Masuka), David Zayas (Batista) , guest star Colin Hanks (Peter Jackson's King Kong, Roswell), and more. Also appearing are executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck, and Manny Coto.

    • Creepy and Eerie: Comics That Can Still Scare You!
      5:30-6:30
      Room 24ABC

      Discuss the new Dark Horse Creepy series, the classic age of the Warren Creepy and Eerie magazines, and all the exciting things coming up in the Creepy universe with a bone-chilling panel including Jason Shawn Alexander (Abe Sapien), Overstreet's J. C. Vaughn (Doctor Solar), artist Nathan Fox (Haunt), and classic Creepy and Eerie cover artist Ken Kelly and writer Bruce Jones (Checkmate). Moderated by New Comic Company's twin engines Dan Braun (Creepy) and Josh Braun (A History of Violence). Plus, there will be Creepy trivia questions with extraordinary swag and prizes!

    • Gears of War 3
      6:00-7:00
      Room 6BCF

      Meet Greg Rucka (Gotham Central) and Matthew Southworth (Spider-Man: The Grim Hunt), the Eisner-nominated creative team behind the innovative new crime title Stumptown. Moderated by comics scholar Professor Ben Saunders.

    • History of the Modern Zombie
      7:00-8:00
      Room 7AB

      Experts discuss the history and evolution of the modern zombie, from its first appearance in George Romero's 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead to the most recent work being done in zombie science, survival, and pop culture today. Panelists include Max Brooks, bestselling author of World War Z and Zombie Survival Guide; Matt Mogk, head of the Zombie Research Society and author of Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Zombies; Steven Schlozman, M.D., Harvard Medical School psychiatrist and author of The Zombie Autopsies; Scott Kenemore, bestselling author of Zen of Zombie, Z.E.O., and Zombie, Ohio; and Bradley Voytek, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley neuroscientist and author of Scanning the Zombie Brain.

    • A New Generation of Spike & Mike Animation
      7:15PM - 8:15PM
      Room 6BCF

      A New Generation of Spike & Mike Animation, a festival featuring AWARD WINNING, ARTISTIC, SOPHISTICATED and FUNNY films.

    • Detecting Deviants in the Dark Night: Profiling Gotham City's Serial Killers
      7:30-9:00
      Room 8

      From the dark corners of Crime Alley to the bleak cell blocks of Blackgate Penitentiary, Gotham City has been plagued by murderous villains who stalk the night. Mr. Zsasz, Abbattoir, and even Commissioner Gordon's son, James Jr., have preyed on Gothamites for reasons that seemingly defy logic. Now the citizens of Gotham face a new threat: the Gotham Ripper. How should Batman, the world's greatest detective, apprehend these and other notorious serial killers? The forensic psychiatrists of Broadcast Thought -- H. Eric Bender, M.D., Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., and Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D. -- team up with Mark E. Safarik, M.S., V.S.M., FBI retired supervisory special agent, Behavioral Analysis Unit (Killer Instinct), to explore the dark world of Gotham City's serial killers. Are serial killers psychotic, psychopathic, or neither? Do Gotham City 's serial killers have real-world counterparts? Are common traits shared among serial killers, and can "profiling" lead to their successful apprehension? Learn how real FBI agents profile and arrest serial murderers. With that knowledge, don the Mantle of the Bat, profile the Dark Knight's deadliest villains, and plan their capture. Bring your questions and your curiosity, and discover once again that real life is, in fact, stranger than fiction!

    • H. P. Lovecraft in Comics and Film
      8:00-9:00
      Room 9

      "That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons, even death may die." Famous words penned by H. P. Lovecraft, regarded by critics and fans alike as "Master of the Weird Tale." A horror writer from the early days of pulp magazines, his work inspired thousands of writers, artists, musicians, game designers, and filmmakers. Explore a few of the works influenced by the Great Old Ones and get a sanity-smashing peek into the latest Lovecraftian comics and movies. With Adam Byrne (The Strange Adventures of H. P. Lovecraft), Andrew Leman (co-founder of the H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society), Michael Alan Nelson (Fall of Cthulhu), and Frank H. Woodward (Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown). Moderated by Aaron Vanek (The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival).

    • Garth Ennis's Stitched Movie World Premiere
      8:15 PM - 8:30 PM
      Room 6DE

      Avatar Press and Mischief Maker Studios proudly announce that legendary comic book writer Garth Ennis will be premiering his short film, Stitched, at San Diego Comic-Con. Featuring Ennis' debut as a filmmaker, Stitched blends supernatural horror with a contemporary war story, creating a terrifying landscape which will be explored further in an ongoing monthly comic book series.

      The fifteen-minute long film is written and directed by Garth Ennis, best known as the writer of such best-selling comic books as Preacher, The Punisher, The Boys, and Crossed. A Mischief Maker Studios production, Stitched was produced by Brian Pulido, Francisca Pulido, and Ed Polgardy. Adam Goldfine served as Director of Photography, while both Garth Ennis and William Christensen, the founder of Avatar Press, served as Executive Producers.

      In Stitched, three survivors of an American helicopter crash (played by actors Tank Jones, Lauren Alonzo, and Kate Kugler) struggle across the high mountains of Afghanistan. They're injured, without food, water, or medicine, and moving through Taliban-controlled territory. Among the sun-bleached rocks, they discover something worse than enemy fighters: an ancient supernatural power - murderous, unstoppable, and serving a twenty-first century evil.

    • Star Wars Fan Movie Awards
      8:30-11:30
      Ballroom 20

      Celebrating its tenth year, the Star Wars Fan Movie Awards are always entertaining, and often studded with surprises. Each year the top prize -- the George Lucas Selects Award -- is chosen by Star Wars writer/director George Lucas. Finalists wait with anticipation to learn who will win industry and audience recognition, as well as the coveted Star Wars-themed trophies. Hosted by David Collins, this promises to be a night of entertainment that fans won't want to miss!

    • TORCHWOOD : MIRACLE DAY screening
      9:30 PM - 10:30
      Room 6DE

      Get a sneak peek at this week's new episode, Dead of Night. Torchwood goes on the run and finds a new enemy, but as they launch a raid on PhiCorp headquarters, Jack (John Barrowman) must confront the mysterious Oswald Danes (Bill Pullman). Now airing Friday nights at 10:00 pm ET/PT on Starz.

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  • Friday, July 22

    • TORCHWOOD : MIRACLE DAY panel
      10 AM - 11 AM
      Ballroom 20

      John Barrowman (Doctor Who) and Eve Myles (Doctor Who) join cast members Mekhi Phifer (ER), Bill Pullman (Independence Day), Alexa Havins (All My Children), and Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), along with writer Jane Espenson (Battlestar Galactica), to discuss the fourth installment of the hit BBC Worldwide show, a Starz Originals co-production, currently airing Friday nights at 10 ET/PT on Starz.

    • Star Trek: The Captains
      10:15-11:15
      Room 6BCF

      William Shatner is joined by fellow Star Trek captain Avery Brooks to present a preview of the EPIX Pictures original documentary produced and directed by Shatner, in which he travels the world to interview all the actors who've played Starfleet captains. This lively discussion and Q&A session is moderated by Comic-Con fave Kevin Smith.

    • Roman Dirge
      11:00-12:00
      Room 23ABC

      Cartoonist Roman Dirge will be discussing his new art book Taxidermied and his ongoing Lenore comic series with Titan. Join Roman and moderator Jonah Weiland (Comic Book Resources) for this one-on-one interview and Q&A session.

    • HAYWIRE panel
      11:00am - 11:25am
      Hall H

      Mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Gina Carano (American Gladiators) makes her feature film debut, starring and performing her own high-adrenaline stunts. The film's talented cast also includes Channing Tatum (GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra), Ewan McGregor (The Ghost Writer), Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class), Antonio Banderas (Desperado), Bill Paxton (Titanic), Michael Douglas (Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps) and Michael Angarano (Almost Famous).

      In Haywire, an electrifying tale of espionage and betrayal, a female covert ops specialist (Carano), who works in the deadly world of international operatives, strikes back after discovering she's been double-crossed by someone close to her in the agency. The film is produced by Gregory Jacobs (Ocean's Trilogy) and written by Lem Dobbs (The Limey).

    • AMC's The Walking Dead
      11:15-12:15
      Ballroom 20

      Stars Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually), Jon Bernthal (The Pacific), Sarah Wayne Callies (Prison Break), Laurie Holden (The Mist), Norman Reedus (The Boondock Saints), Steven Yeun (The Big Bang Theory), Jeffrey DeMunn (The Green Mile); series creator/writer/director/executive producer Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption); executive producer Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator); executive producer Robert Kirkman (creator/writer of The Walking Dead comic book series); and makeup artist and consulting producer Greg Nicotero discuss the success of season one of AMC's series The Walking Dead and reveal what to look forward to in season two, which will air on AMC thisfFall. Join the panelists for a one-on-one Q&A session and an official sneak preview of season two.

    • Halo Universe
      11:30-12:30
      Room 6BCF

      Frank O'Connor, Kevin Grace, and others from 343 Industries, as well as special Halo guests Greg Bear and Karen Traviss, discuss the first 10 years of Halo and offer a sneak peek into what's next for this exciting sci-fi universe.

    • Relativity Media: Raven and Haywire
      12:15-1:15
      Hall H

      Two fantastic films from Relativity Media debut in this Hall H presentation.

        Raven -- The film is a gritty thriller in which Edgar Allan Poe joins forces with a young Baltimore detective to hunt down a mad serial killer who's using Poe's own works as the basis for a string of brutal murders. Raven stars John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe, Luke Evans, and Alice Eve and is directed by James McTeigue.

        Haywire -- An electrifying tale of espionage and betrayal. A female covert ops specialist who works in the deadly world of international operatives strikes back after discovering she's been double-crossed by someone close to her in the agency. Mixed martial arts superstar Gina Carano makes her feature film -- and Comic-Con -- debut, starring and performing her own high-adrenaline stunts. Also appearing is director Stephen Soderbergh.

    • Legendary Pictures: Preproduction Preview
      12:45-1:45
      Room 6BCF

      Legendary Pictures holds its first-ever Comic-Con panel and shares an early look at some of the movies on the company's upcoming film slate. Fans will be able to access Legendary's plans, garner sneak peeks at their movies in preproduction, and hear from filmmakers and cast members from the upcoming Pacific Rim, Seventh Son, Paradise Lost, and Mass Effect. Panel participants include Jeff Bridges, Bradley Cooper, Guillermo del Toro, Ben Barnes, Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Alicia Vikander, Alex Proyas, Sergei Bodrov, Travis Beacham, Mark Protosevich, and Casey Hudson.

    • Dark Horse Comics: 20 Years of Star Wars
      1:00-2:00
      Room 7AB

      Share favorite moments in Star Wars comics with resident Jedi Randy Stradley and a host of Star Wars guests from comics and beyond, including Mick Harrison (Dark Times -- in his first public appearance!), Scott Allie and Stephane Roux (Jedi -- The Dark Side), John Jackson Miller (Knight Errant), Dave Filoni and the Fillbach Brothers (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Timothy Zahn (Choices of One), and Shelly Shapiro (editor-at-large, Del Rey). There will be exclusive news and images, giveaways, and even a chance to win a custom Stormtrooper helmet with art by Chris Scalf (Blood Ties)!

    • Screen Gems: Underworld 4 and Attack the Block
      1:30-2:30
      Hall H

      Screen Gems presents two big new movie previews to Comic-Con fans!

        Underworld Awakening brings a stunning new dimension to the epic battle between Vampires and Lycans as the first film in the franchise to shoot in 3D. Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrior Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find that humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. Appearing in person are Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, Len Wiseman (producer and director of Underworld and Underworld: Evolution), and directors Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein.

        It's the inner city vs. outer space from the producers of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Attack the Block follows a gang of tough inner-city kids who try to defend their turf against an invasion of savage alien creatures, turning a South London apartment complex into an extraterrestrial warzone. This is the film you've been hearing about since its debut at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin where it won the Midnight Screening Audience Award. Funny, frightening, surprising, wildly entertaining and winning rave reviews across the country. Appearing in person will be John Boyega (Moses), director Joe Cornish, and producer Edgar Wright.

    • Frank Frazetta Tribute Panel
      2:00-3:00
      Room 32AB

      Frazetta associate J. David Spurlock follows Comic-Con's crowd-pleasing panel from last year honoring the late, great master of fantastic art by hosting a new all-star group of guests to pay tribute to the legendary artist of Conan, Death Dealer, Vampirella, and more. Expect surprises, announcements, and a remembrance of Frazetta contemporary Jeffrey Catherine Jones.

    • DreamWorks: Fright Night
      2:45-3:45
      Hall H

      Colin Farrell (The Way Back), Anton Yelchin (Star Trek), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad), Imogen Poots (Jane Eyre), Dave Franco (Charlie St. Cloud), director Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl), and screenwriter Marti Noxon (I Am Number Four) take the dais to give fans a taste of the horrific fun to come in DreamWorks Pictures' 3D reimagining of the classic horror film.

    • Famous Monsters of Filmland
      3:00-4:00
      Room 32AB

      FM publisher Philip Kim, editor Ed Blair, Mark Dooley (Zombie Lane), and other celebrity horror guests and artists discuss the future of the world's first monster fan magazine. Learn about FM's coming journey into the world of comic books, its expansion into the world of digital publishing, and other special projects and partnerships in the works. The panel will also reveal future FM covers and offer a Q&A where fans can interact and share thoughts on their visions for FM.

    • EUREKA panel
      3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      Ballroom 20

      Small town. Big panel. Syfy's smash hit Eureka is back at Comic-Con. Colin Ferguson (Jack Carter), Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Allison Blake), Neil Grayston (Douglas Fargo), and guest star Felicia Day (Dr. Holly Martin) join executive producers Jaime Paglia and Bruce Miller for a chat about the big secrets of America's smartest little town. Moderated by guest star Wil Wheaton (Dr. Isaac Parrish; Wesley Crusher, Star Trek: Next Generation).

    • Falling Skies
      3:15-4:15
      Room 6BCF

      TNT's powerful drama series Falling Skies follows a group of survivors who band together after a devastating alien invasion has incapacitated most of the world. Ordinary people are called upon to fight back against the occupying alien force as they struggle for the survival of the human race. Join stars Noah Wyle (ER), Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation), Will Patton (Armageddon), Drew Roy (Secretariat), Collin Cunningham (Living in Your Car), and Sarah Sanguin Carter (Shark) and co-executive producer Mark Verheiden (Battlestar Galactica) in a Q&A, and watch exclusive never-before-seen footage from Falling Skies.

    • Adult Swim: Robot Chicken
      3:30-4:15
      Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

      Seth Green (co-creator, Robot Chicken), Matthew Senreich (co-creator, Robot Chicken), and Tom Root (head writer, Robot Chicken) discuss the popular Adult Swim series. The series uses stop-motion animation to bring pop culture parodies to life in a modern take on the variety/sketch show format. In Robot Chicken, no pop culture target is safe. Legions of action figures are used to spoof everything from reality television and Star Wars to past presidents. Moderated by Keith Crofford, vice president of production, Adult Swim.

    • Sony movie previews
      4:00-6:30
      Hall H

        Ghost Rider-Spirit of Vengeance -- After blazing a trail around the globe in the worldwide hit Ghost Rider, Nicolas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze in Columbia Pictures' Ghost Rider-Spirit of Vengeance. Still struggling with his curse as the devil's bounty hunter, Blaze is hiding out in a remote part of Eastern Europe when he is recruited by a secret sect to save a young boy (Fergus Riordan) from the devil (Ciaran Hinds). At first, Johnny is reluctant to embrace the power of the Ghost Rider again, but it is the only way to protect the boy -- and possibly rid himself of his curse forever. Live on stage: directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (Crank) and stars Nicolas Cage, Idris Elba, and Johnny Whitworth.

        30 Minutes or Less -- From Ruben Fleischer, the director of Zombieland, comes the action comedy 30 Minutes or Less. In the movie, Nick (Jesse Eisenberg of The Social Network and Zombieland) is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wannabe criminal masterminds (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson). The duo kidnap Nick and force him to rob a bank. With only a few hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet (Aziz Ansari). As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship. Talent in attendance includes director Ruben Fleischer and stars Aziz Ansari, Nick Swardson, and Michael Peña.

        Total Recall -- Welcome to Rekall, the company that with one little implant can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Doug Quaid (Colin Farrell), the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his ordinary existence. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. With the line between fantasy and reality blurred and the fate of his world hanging in the balance, Quaid goes on the run to discover his true identity, his true love, and his true fate. Based on Philip K. Dick's classic story "I Can Remember It for You Wholesale," this new take on some of his most visionary ideas is directed by Len Wiseman and stars Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bryan Cranston, and John Cho, all of whom will be appearing.

        The Amazing Spider-Man -- The Amazing Spider-Man is back on the big screen, shot in 3D for the first time, and will be swinging into your neighborhood on July 3, 2012. Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, and Martin Sheen, as well as Sally Field, and directed by Marc Webb, The Amazing Spider-Man's new creative team will be taking a whole new direction in the unfolding saga of everyone's favorite web-slinger. Appearing in person are producers Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach, director Marc Webb, and our own Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy -- Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone.

    • WAREHOUSE 13 panel
      4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
      Ballroom 20

      For one day only, America’s top-secret treasure trove is moving from the middle of nowhere to the middle of Comic-Con. Join stars Eddie McClintock (Pete Lattimer), Joanne Kelly (Myka Bering), Saul Rubinek (Artie Nielsen), and Allison Scagliotti (Claudia Donovan) along with executive producer Jack Kenny as they take you inside Syfy’s blockbuster hit series, Warehouse 13. Moderated by Neil Grayston (Douglas Fargo, Eureka).

    • BBC America's Bedlam: Exclusive U.S. Premiere Screening and Q&A
      5:00-6:00
      Room 7AB

      Star Theo James (Downtown Abbey) and creator David Allison (Boy Meets Girl) host a premiere screening event followed by discussion and Q&A. Bedlam Heights, the stylish new apartment building, has sexy tenants and gorgeous amenities. But little do its new residents suspect that behind the luxury fittings lay unimaginable horrors. This is a place tainted by abuse, suffering, and death -- and the ghosts of its dark and violent past are out for revenge. As the direct descendent of those who ran the asylum, Kate (Charlotte Salt, The Tudors) -- who both lives and works there -- is a prime target. She is surprised by the unexpected arrival of Jed (James), her adopted cousin. With a history of mental illness, Jed is a troubled man who sees ghosts and visions of the past. Recent messages to "Save Kate" propel him back into Kate's life. Can he really "Save Kate"? And from whom, or what, does she need saving? Everybody has a dark side in this new series also starring Ashley Madekwe (Secret Diary of a Call Girl), Hugo Speer (Skins), and Will Young (Pop Idol winner, Skins). Bedlam premieres October 8 on BBC America's Supernatural Saturdays.

    • Monsterverse Horror Comics Ate My Brain
      5:00-6:00
      Room 9

      There is no escaping Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave horror anthology comic and upcoming graphic novel series, Flesh And Blood. Joining Monsterverse's Kerry Gammill (Superman) and Sam F. Park (The Halfway House) are Bela Lugosi Jr., screenwriter Michael Tabb (Werewolf), Robert Tinnell (Flesh And Blood), James Farr (Xombie), Chris Moreno (World War Hulk), Mark L. Miller (Ain't It Cool News), Dan Brereton (The Nocturnals), James Groman (The Hobbit), and Mike Dubisch (Aliens vs. Predator). Expect a slideshow and discussion of Monsterverse's horror projects, along with a Q&A session.

    • Motion Picture and Television Illustrators
      5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
      Room 23ABC

      Nowadays a movie starts with an idea expressed in words or images. The men and women who turn these ideas into worlds of visual reality, be it a distant world of pure imagination or an earthly hovel, are the storyboard artists and illustrators. They will discuss their craft and answer questions. Panelists include moderator Hank Mayo (Ghostbusters 2), Tim Burgard (Thor, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Green Lantern), Ricardo Delgado (John Carter, Battle Los Angeles, Gulliver's Travel, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Robin Richesson (I Am Number Four, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Ironman) Josh Nizzi (Transformers 3, The Amazing Spiderman, G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra).

    • Vertigo: American Vampire
      5:30-6:30
      Room 6DE

      The acclaimed Vertigo series American Vampire -- nominated for a 2010 Eisner Award as Best New Series -- introduced Skinner Sweet and a whole new type of undead, blazing a blood-drenched new trail. Join the creator of this series, as well as the new miniseries American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest, for an undead discussion with writer Scott Snyder, artist Rafael Albuquerque, and editor Mark Doyle.

    • True Blood Panel and Q&A session
      5:30-6:30
      Ballroom 20

      Mixing romance, suspense, mystery, and humor, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated True Blood kicked off its 12-episode fourth season June 26 on HBO. The series follows the on-and-off romance between waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people's thoughts, and 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). Oscar and Emmy award winner Alan Ball created and serves as executive producer of the series, which is based on the bestselling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris. The series -- and this panel! -- also features Ryan Kwanten as Jason Stackhouse, Sam Trammell as Sam Merlotte, Rutina Wesley as Tara Thornton, Nelsan Ellis as Lafayette, Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica Hamby, Kristin Bauer van Straten as Pam, Joe Manganiello as Alcide, and Kevin Alejandro as Jesus. Moderated by Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly.

    • Spartacus: Vengeance
      5:45-6:45
      Room 6BCF

      Liam McIntyre (McLeod's Daughters) makes his Comic-Con debut, along with Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess), Manu Bennett (30 Days of Night), Dustin Clare (Underbelly), and Katrina Law (Legend of the Seeker). Executive producer Steven S. DeKnight (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) joins the cast to discuss the upcoming second season, titled,Spartacus: Vengeance, expected to air on Starz in January 2012, and the exclusive content found on the Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Blu-ray discs, available September 13.

    • Hermes Press / Dark Shadows The Classic Series and the New Tim Burton Film
      6:00-7:00
      Room 4

      Lara Parker (Angelique from Dark Shadows), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans and Josette DuPres from Dark Shadows), Jim Pierson (consulting producer for the new Dark Shadows film), and Daniel Herman (publisher, Hermes Press) talk about the classic show, the comic book, and print tie-ins and reveals up-to-date news and some surprises about the upcoming Tim Burton film starring Johnny Depp, along with a Q&A session.

    • Alphas panel
      6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
      Room 6A

      Syfy's newest original series Alphas has taken the summer by storm -- and it's just the beginning. David Strathairn (Dr. Lee Rosen) and fellow cast members, plus creator and executive producer Zak Penn (X-Men: The Last Stand; The Avengers) and executive producer Ira Steven Behr (Star Trek: The Next Generation; The 4400), reveal why impossible is what Alphas do best. Moderated by Geoff Boucher ("Hero Complex," Los Angeles Times).

    • Resident Evil Round-Up!
      6:30-7:30
      Room 5AB

      2011 marks the 15th anniversary of the legendary video game franchise that gave fear a face and horror a home. Get the latest information about the newest entries to the Resident Evil franchise: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, with producer Rey Jimenez; Resident Evil: Revelations for the Nintendo 3DS; the gorgeous reimagining of Resident Evil 4 HD; and Resident Evil Code Veronica X HD, plus some surprises! Followed by a Q&A session.

    • At the Drive-In (Grave Encounters, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil)
      6:45-7:30
      Hall H

      Come with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear when one of the few places you could see some offbeat genre films and a slew of trailers was at your local Drive-In. We're trying something new at Comic-Con this year by giving some up and coming genre filmmakers an evening berth to preview their upcoming films. Moderated by writer/director Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise). As San Diego gets darker tonight, so will Hall H as we welcome our first guests to the Virtual Drive-In:

      • Grave Encounters -- Locked in an actual abandoned mental hospital, the crew of a ghost-hunting reality show find themselves trapped in a psychotically endless and deadly labyrinth. Written and directed by The Vicious Brothers, Grave Encounters, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year, takes the found footage horror genre to a terrifying new level. Appearing on stage: The Vicious Brothers.

      • Tucker & Dale vs. Evil --Tucker and Dale are two best friends on vacation at their dilapidated mountain house, who are mistaken for murderous backwoods hillbillies by a group of obnoxious, preppy college kids. When one of the students gets separated from her friends, the boys try to lend a hand, but as the misunderstanding grows, so does the body count. Tucker & Dale Vs Evil has been a hit on the festival circuit, debuting at Sundance, and winning the Midnight Audience Award at SXSW, the Jury Prize for First Feature at Fantasia, the Best Director award at Fantaspoa, and the Best Motion Picture Award at Sitges. Confirmed panelists include Eli Craig, Alan Tudyk, and Tyler Labine.

    • The Science of Zombies: How Possible Is a Zombie Virus?
      7:30-8:30
      Room 8

      The top creative minds behind the acclaimed and highly anticipated Dead Island role-playing video game and an esteemed medical professional in the field of brain research and brain disease explore the pop culture fascination with the zombie genre as a whole and how creative talent is harnessing medical science to define and explore horror entertainment in more realistic (and therefore more frightening and engaging) ways.

    • Lost Girl
      7:30-8:30
      Room 24ABC

      Supernatural seductress Bo is a succubus who feeds off sexual energy. Having survived for years alone, she now discovers she is one of the Fae, creatures of legend who pass as humans. Unwilling to chose sides, Bo forges her own path between the human and Fae worlds, embarking on a mission to unlock the secrets of her origin. Join star Anna Silk (Ghost Whisperer); actor Emmanuelle Vaugier (Saw II), who guest stars as The Morrigan, the head of the Dark Fae clan; and the production team behind the series, Jay Firestone, executive producer (Andromeda, Mutant X) and Michelle Lovretta (Mutant X), as they discuss this exciting new show coming soon to SyFy!

    • Syfy Screening: Eureka, Haven & The Mercury Men
      9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
      Room 6A

      Imagine Greater with fellow fans during an advanced preview screening of the next all-new episode of Eureka, followed by a special presentation of an all-new Haven. And be sure to stick around for the exclusive premiere of the new digital series The Mercury Men. Introductions by Eric Balfour (Duke, Haven).

    • Spike & Mike's Gauntlet of Animation
      10PM - Midnite
      Room 6BCF

      The return of the famed Gauntlet of Animation, where you, the lunatic fringe, vote on the Sick and Twisted films you like, love or hate!

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  • Saturday, July 23

    • Motion Picture and Television Production Designers
      10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
      Room 25ABC

      If Writers write the words, and Cinematographers take the pictures; it's the Production Designers who create the cinematic worlds -- of here and now, of long ago, of the distant future, and maybe even somewhere in a galaxy far, far, away. In collaboration with a highly skilled art department, the Production Designer lays out the designs that will guide a small army of decorators, carpenters, sculptors, painters, and artisans of all sorts, to bring into existence those fantastic worlds that will fire all of our imaginations! Panelists include moderator John Muto (Terminator 2:3D), Cece DeStefano (Alias, The Cape, Chuck), Jim Bissell (Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol, Leatherheads, Good Night and Good Luck), Edward Thomas (Torchwood, Dr. Who) Greg Melton (The Walking Dead, The Mist, The Majestic)

    • Terra Nova
      11:00-12:00
      Ballroom 20

      Star Stephen Lang (Avatar), executive producer Rene Echevarria (Castle, Medium, The 4400, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), executive producer Brannon Braga (24, Star Trek: Enterprise), and co-executive producer Jose Molina (Haven, Castle) premiere footage from the highly anticipated epic adventure series 85 million years in the making, set to premiere this September on FOX. This new event drama from the minds of Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park, The Pacific) and Peter Chernin follows an ordinary family on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race.

    • TWIXT: Francis Ford Coppola and Dan Deacon
      11:45-12:45
      Hall H

      Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and acclaimed musician Dan Deacon present sequences from Coppola's latest film, TWIXT, and involve the audience in a dress rehearsal of the completely unique and innovative way they plan on performing it. Plus a Q&A session.

    • Being Human
      12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      Hilton Bayfront, Indigo Room

      Find out why Being Human Is Harder Than It Looks – especially when you’re a vampire, werewolf or ghost. Don’t miss Sam Witwer (Aidan), Meaghan Rath (Sally), and Sam Huntington (Josh) as they join executive producers Jeremy Carver and Anna Fricke on Syfy’s first Being Human panel, moderated by award-winning writer Nadira Hira (expert on Generation Y; contributor, Fortune magazine).

    • Robert Kirkman
      1:00-2:00
      Room 25ABC

      One of the most prolific writers in comics today, Robert Kirkman is known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible, Super Dinosaur, Astounding Wolf-Man, Marvel Zombies, and the upcoming series with Rob Liefeld, The Infinite. After becoming an Image Comics partner in 2009 and introducing the internationally renowned hit TV show based on the comic he created, The Walking Dead on AMC, he has proven to be an unstoppable creative force. In 2010, Kirkman launched his own imprint at Image Comics, Skybound, providing him the opportunity to hand pick up-and-coming creators and maintain an active role in promoting and expanding their properties as Skybound Originals. Here he offers fans some insight behind their favorite hit comics.

    • Relativity Media: Immortals
      1:00pm - 2:00pm
      Hall H

      Visionary director Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall) and producers Gianni Nunnari (300), Mark Canton (300) and Ryan Kavanaugh (The Fighter) unleash an epic tale of treachery, vengeance and destiny in Immortals, a stylish and spectacular 3-D adventure. As a power-mad king razes ancient Greece in search of a legendary weapon, a heroic young villager rises up against him in a thrilling quest as timeless as it is powerful.

      The brutal and bloodthirsty King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) and his murderous Heraklion army are rampaging across Greece in search of the long lost Bow of Epirus. With the invincible Bow, the king will be able to overthrow the Gods of Olympus and become the undisputed master of his world. With ruthless efficiency, Hyperion and his legions destroy everything in their wake, and it seems nothing will stop the evil king's mission.

      As village after village is obliterated, a stonemason named Theseus (Henry Cavill) vows to avenge the death of his mother in one of Hyperion's raids. When Theseus meets the Sybelline Oracle, Phaedra (Freida Pinto), her disturbing visions of the young man's future convince her that he is the key to stopping the destruction. With her help, Theseus assembles a small band of followers and embraces his destiny in a final desperate battle for the future of humanity.

    • Spotlight on Garth Ennis: Crossed, Stitched, and Beyond
      2:00-3:00
      Room 6DE

      Superstar writer and Comic-Con special guest Garth Ennis has created quite a home for himself at Avatar Press with the runaway success of Crossed, a brutal, uncompromising vision of a world overrun by pure, sadistic evil. As the Crossed comic series grows into a fearsome franchise featuring the hottest talents in the industry (David Lapham, Si Spurrier, Jacen Burrows), Ennis has expanded into film work, writing and directing Stitched, a chilling horror tale that premieres at Comic-Con and continues in an ongoing monthly comic book. Join Garth as he discusses his future plans with Avatar.

    • Knights of Badassdom panel
      2:15-3:15
      Hall H

      In this humorous fantasy adventure from IndieVest Pictures, Joe (Ryan Kwanten) is a heavy metal rocker who's just gone through a painful breakup with his girlfriend, Beth (Margarita Levieva). His concerned roommates (Steve Zahn, Peter Dinklage) kidnap him to their LARP (Live Action Role Playing) gathering, where he enters a realm of fantasy escapism in which pretend knights, elves, and barbarians clash with foam weaponry on a mock battlefield. When Joe's "sorcerer" roommate (Zahn) inadvertently summons a deadly succubus that takes Beth's seductive form, bloody reality crashes down on their fantasy world. Once LARPers start to turn up dead, the make-believe wizards and warriors must become the real-life heroes they have been pretending to be in order to conquer the evil that has been unleashed. The panel will include a Comic-Con exclusive trailer and a discussion/Q&A with stars Ryan Kwanten (HBO's True Blood, Red Hill), Peter Dinklage (HBO's Game of Thrones, Station Agent), Steve Zahn, pending availability (HBO's Tremé, Saving Silverman), Summer Glau (Firefly, Serenity, The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Danny Pudi (NBC's Community), Jimmi Simpson, pending availability (A&E's Breakout Kings, Date Night), Margarita Levieva (The Lincoln Lawyer, Adventureland). and director Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2). Knights of Badassdom will be released in Spring 2012.

    • Assassin's Creed: The Creation of a Universe
      3:00-4:00
      Room 25ABC

      The writers behind Assassin's Creed Revelations discuss and answer your questions about the thrilling fourth installment in the critically acclaimed entertainment franchise. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Ezio's final journey will unfold as he walks in the footsteps of his legendary mentor, Altair, on a perilous journey of doubt and discovery. Watch the exclusive preview of Assassin's Creed Embers, the animated short film and explore how the Ubisoft Montreal development team has created an Assassin's Creed universe that weaves real world history and global conspiracies into an ancient war between Assassins and Templars through a variety of media. Panelists will include creators of the upcoming Assassin's Creed Revelations game, animated short film, and comic book.

    • Grimm: World Premiere Pilot Screening and Q&A with Cast from the New Supernatural Series
      4:15-5:15
      Room 6A

      From the creative minds behind fan-favorite series Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and X-Files, comes a new world of police work where all cases have a storybook connection...but not always happily ever after. Grimm, debuting on NBC this fall, is a provocative police procedural with a supernatural mythology, inspired by the classic Grimm Brothers' fairy tales. Those weren't stories -- they were warnings. Be the first to watch the pilot episode and participate in a Q&A session with the cast and producers: David Giuntoli (Turn the Beat Around), Russell Hornsby (Lincoln Heights), Bitsie Tulloch (Quarterlife), Silas Weir Mitchell (Prison Break), Reggie Lee (Persons Unknown), and Sasha Roiz (Caprica) and executive producers/writers Jim Kouf (Angel) and David Greenwalt (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

    • Fringe Screening and Q&A
      4:30–5:30
      Ballroom 20

      Fringe returns to Comic-Con with series stars Anna Torv, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown, Jasika Nicole, and John Noble and executive producers Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman for a Q&A with fans and an exclusive video presentation. Delve into parallel universes and alternate doppelgangers and join the discussion about this critically acclaimed thriller as Fringe continues to explore otherworldly cases with endless impossibilities. From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Fringe airs Fridays at 9/8c on FOX, and Fringe: The Complete Third Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 6.

    • Alcatraz Pilot Screening and Q&A
      5:15-6:00
      Ballroom 20

      Catch a special pilot screening of Alcatraz, a chilling new thriller centering on America's most infamous prison and the mysterious return of its most notorious criminals. When an Alcatraz inmate is discovered walking the streets of present-day San Francisco -- not having aged a bit since the 1960s -- a sinister threat begins to unravel. Where have these prisoners been? Why are they back? After the screening, there will be a special Q&A with Alcatraz writer and executive producer Elizabeth Sarnoff (Lost) and series stars Sarah Jones (Sons of Anarchy) and Jorge Garcia (Lost). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Alcatraz will air midseason on FOX.

    • Twisted Metal
      6:00-7:00
      Room 5AB

      David Jaffe, director and lead designer of God of War and co-director of the upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive Twisted Metal, reveals the newest Twisted trailer featuring the demented Dollface and shows off a near final cut of the game's opening live-action cinematic. David will also take the audience through the single-player campaign, including a sneak peak of a new boss: The Brothers Grimm! Plus lots more Twisted surprises!

    • Behind the Music with CW3PR: Composing Horror to Animation and Everything in Between
      6:00-7:00
      Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

      Join composing legends Nathan Barr (True Blood), Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones, Fright Night), James Levine (Glee, The Closer), Danny Jacob (Phineas and Ferb), Robert Duncan (Castle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and Edward Rogers (Warehouse 13) as they discuss their pivotal role in some of today's top film & TV projects. Special guest moderator to be revealed at panel.

    • COWBOYS & ALIENS Comic Con screening
      7:00-9:00
      San Diego Civic Theatre

      Blockbuster filmmaker Jon Favreau, director of Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures’ Cowboys & Aliens, is inviting thousands of fans to Comic-Con’s® world premiere of the new film that stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde, it was announced today. The extravaganza with Cowboys & Aliens’ stars marks the first time that the world’s largest entertainment convention has allowed a movie premiere of this size and scope during the weekend’s festivities.

      Remarked Favreau: “I owe the fans at Comic-Con so much, and it is only right that they are the first people who will get to see Cowboys & Aliens. By bringing the world premiere of the movie to San Diego, it’s my small way of thanking them. I can’t wait to share this night with thousands of the fans who have supported my films over the years.”

      The world premiere event will be held at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Saturday, July 23, 2011. The red carpet events begin at 7:00 PM, and the film starts at 8:00 PM. For more details on the action-thriller, and updates on the Comic-Con events and the world premiere, like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cowboysandaliens and follow Cowboys & Aliens on Twitter @cwboysandaliens.

      Cowboys & Aliens opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, July 29, 2011.

    • MythBusters
      7:45-8:45
      Room 6BCF

      A Comic-Con fan favorite, MythBusters is back with their traditional Saturday evening panel. Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Tory Belleci, Grant Imahara, and Kari Byron talk about their recent exploits and upcoming fall Mythbuster-y goodness!

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  • Sunday, July 24

    • Supernatural Screening and Q&A
      11:15 AM –12:15 PM
      Hall H

      For the first time ever, the Supernatural panel will be in Hall H! Join series stars Jared Padalecki (Friday the 13th [2009]) and Jensen Ackles (My Bloody Valentine 3D) and additional cast members and executive producers for an exclusive sneak peek at footage from the highly anticipated seventh season of this thrill-ride series. The panel will answer questions from the audience; show a portion of the special features from the upcoming Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season DVD and Blu-ray™ release, in stores September 13; and give Comic-Con fans a sneak peek at Supernatural: The Anime Series, coming to DVD and Blu-ray™ on July 26. The seventh season of Supernatural premieres September 23, airing Fridays at 9/8c on The CW. The series is produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros.

    • BBC America's Doctor Who
      12:30-1:30
      Hall H

      Stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, along with writers and producers, make their first Comic-Con appearance for a panel and Q&A! They're bringing exclusive new footage of the new season to be shown ahead of its late summer return on BBC America. Doctor Who follows the adventures of the Doctor, the mysterious traveler who journeys throughout all of time and space, picking up companions along the way and almost always sidestepping danger. From award-winning lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat and starring BAFTA nominee Matt Smith as the Doctor and Karen Gillan as his companion Amy Pond, the second season's Part One delivered record ratings for BBC America and marked the first time Doctor Who filmed on American soil. Also starring Arthur Darvill and Alex Kingston, the Part One finale ended with the unveiling of a massive secret and the words "Let's Kill Hitler" on screen. Part One is now available on Blu-ray/DVD/iTunes, and Part Two premieres late summer on BBC America's Supernatural Saturdays. The panel will be moderated by Adam Rogers, senior editor, WIRED magazine.

    • Spotlight on Mark Tatulli (creator of Lio)
      1:30-2:30
      Room 8

      Take a look behind the scenes of newspaper comic strip cartooning as Comic-Con special guest Mark Tatulli tells the story of his rise in the comics, from childhood cartoons through Heart of the City and on to his most successful creation, the darkly funny Lio. Rejected Lio strips and funny reader feedback, plus Q&A session.

      Editor Note: The staff at Metal Life Magazine really enjoy the daily comic strip Lio. Check it out in your local newspaper and visit his facebook page and tell him what you think of Lio. http://www.facebook.com/mtatulli.

    • Max Brooks: Zombie Survival 101
      2:00-3:00
      Room 7AB

      Max Brooks, screenwriter and author of bestselling books The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z, and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, is the world's leading authority on the defense against a ghoulish uprising! Renowned for his campus and convention lectures nationwide, Brooks comes to Comic-Con to share his insight into the rotting minds of the undead, reveal how the Zombie Survival Guide came into existence, and field questions from zombie-phobic fans. You dare not miss this lecture -- your very life may depend on it!

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    Autographs

    Signings marked with locations AA are held in the Sails Pavilion on the upper floor of the Convention Center

    These Signings Are Limited, You Must Get A Ticket

  • Dethklok (Metalocalypse)
    Jon Schnepp, Eric Powell, Jeremy Barlow

    Saturday Booth: #2615 1:00 pm

  • Attack of the Show
    Kevin Pereira, Candace Bailey, Alison Haislip, Sara Underwood, and Blair Butler
    Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area

    Friday AA3 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

  • Bruce Campbell
    Actor (My Name Is Bruce, Evil Dead)

    Thursday Booth: #2615 2 PM

  • Guillermo del Toro
    Director/Author (The Fall, The Strain)
    Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area

    Friday AA4 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Roman Dirge
    Creator (Taxidermied: The Art of Roman Dirge; Lenore)
    Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area

    Friday AA1 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Doctor Who: Limited Autograph Signing
    Join cast and writers (Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Toby Whithouse) of the BBC AMERICA hit series Doctor Who for a special limited autograph signing on Sunday, July 24th.
    Visit the Autograph Area in the Sails Pavilion for a chance to draw a ticket for the signing. Talent will sign up to two personal items per person only.

    Drawing for tickets to be held at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area on Sunday.

  • Falling Skies Signing
    Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton, Drew Roy, Colin Cunningham, Sarah Carter, Mark Verheiden

    Friday Booth:# 2615 5PM

  • Robert Kirkman
    THE WALKING DEAD, THE INFINITE

    Wednesday Booth #2729 7:00 pm - 9:00pm Thursday Booth #2729 2:00pm - 4:30pm Friday Booth #2729 5:00pm - 6:30pm Saturday Booth #2729 4:15pm - 5:15pm Sunday Booth #2729 2:00pm - 4:00pm

    This event will be ticketed. Tickets will be available at the Skybound side of booth #2729 on the day of the signing, from the opening of the doors until the allotted tickets run out

  • George R. R. Martin
    Author (A Game of Thrones, A Dance with Dragons)
    Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area

    Friday AA21 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Saturday AA18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  • Todd McFarlane
    New HAUNT Creative Team: Todd McFarlane (SPAWN), Joe Casey (BUTCHER BAKER, THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER), and Nathan Fox (BLUE ESTATE) -- Meet Todd McFarlane and the new Haunt creative team as they join forces for their first public appearance.

    Thursday booth #2729 3:00pm - 4:00pm

    Fans will receive a free limited edition HAUNT signing lithograph designed by Nathan Fox. Two autographs per person, limited to the HAUNT signing litho and one additional item. This event will be ticketed. Tickets will be available at the Image Central side of booth #2729 on the day of the signing, from the opening of the doors until the allotted tickets run out.

  • Rose McGowan
    Actress (Conan the Barbarian, Charmed)

    Saturday Booth: #2615 2:00 pm

  • Merlin
    Anthony Head, Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy
    Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Sunday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area

    Sunday AA4 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

  • Mythbusters
    Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage
    Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area

    Saturday AA5 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Saturday AA6 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

  • Rod Roddenberry
    Roddenberry Productions
    Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area

    Saturday AA7 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

  • Torchwood: Miracle Day - Limited Autograph Signing
    John Barrowman (Doctor Who) and Eve Myles (Doctor Who) join cast members Mekhi Phifer (ER), Bill Pullman (Independence Day), and Alexa Havins (All My Children), along with writer Jane Espenson (Battlestar Galactica) of the STARZ original hit series Torchwood: Miracle Day for a special limited autograph signing on Friday, July 22nd.

    Visit the Autograph Area in the Sails Pavilion for a chance to draw a ticket for the signing.

    Drawing for tickets to be held at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area on Friday only.

  • Gerard Way
    Comic writer (The Umbrella Academy), rocker (My Chemical Romance)

    Friday Booth: #2615 1 PM

  • X Play
    Adam Sessler, Morgan Webb, Blair Herter, Kristen Adams, Alex Sim-Wise
    Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Friday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area

    Friday AA2 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Group Signings

  • Travel Channel's 'Ghost Adventures'
    Zak Bagans, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin

    Friday, July 22 2:30PM - 4:30PM
    Saturday, July 23 2PM - 4PM
    Sunday, July 24 12PM - 2PM

  • Kojima Productions Signing Event (Metal Gear Solid)
    Hideo Kojima (creator of the METAL GEAR SOLID franchise), Yoji Shinkawa (Art Director of Kojima Productions) and Yumi Kikuchi (voice of Raging Raven & Strangelove )

    Thursday, July 21 1:30PM - 3:30PM

  • Putting the "Epic" in "Epic Fantasy"
    George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, Christopher Paolini, Peter Orullian, K. J. Taylor, Kevin J. Anderson, Michael Spradli

    Thursday AA8 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

  • Speculative Fiction: Space Odyssey, Alien Encounters, and Future Worlds
    Greg Bear, Vernor Vinge, James S. A. Corey, Gini Koch, Ernest Cline, Timothy Zahn, Kirsten Imani Kasai, David S. Goyer, Michael Cassutt

    Sunday AA8 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

    Individual Signings

  • Anne Rice
    Author

    Thursday, IDW booth (#2643), all day

  • Reggie Bannister, actor (Phantasm I-IV, Bubba Ho-Tep, Transformers #10) and
    Gigi ""Fast Elk"" Bannister, actor/SFX/producer (Phantasm IV, Walking Dead)

    Thursday AA10 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Friday AA10 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Saturday AA10 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Sunday AA10 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

  • John Carl Buechler, director (Friday 13TH Part VII The NewBlood, Troll)

    Thursday AA16 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Friday AA26 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Saturday AA26 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Sunday AA26 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Roger Cross, actor (X2, The Chronicles of Riddick, 24)

    Friday Booth: #4035 2:00 pm

  • Sybil Danning, actor (Battle Beyond the Stars, Grindhouse)

    Friday AA24 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Sunday AA27 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

  • Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson),
    actor/TV host (Elvira's Movie Macabre, Haunted Hills)

    Saturday AA4 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

  • Raymond Feist, author (A Kingdom Besieged, Gates of Darkness)

    Thursday AA21 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • James Frain, actor (Tron: LEGACY, True Blood)

    Thursday Booth: #4035 2:00 pm

  • Erin Gray, actor (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Silver Spoons)

    Thursday AA26 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Friday AA12 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Saturday AA12 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Sunday AA12 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

  • Richard Hatch, actor (Battlestar Galactica)

    Thursday AA19 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Friday AA28 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Saturday AA16 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Sunday AA16 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

  • Virginia Hey, actor (Farscape, Mad Max II)

    Thursday AA26 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Friday AA14 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

  • Herbert Jefferson, Jr., actor (The Original Battlestar Galactica)

    Thursday AA33 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Friday AA33 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Saturday AA33 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Sunday AA33 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  • Cung Le, actor (Pandorum, Dragon Eyes)

    Saturday Booth: #4035 2:00 pm

  • Irwin Keyes, actor (Intolerable Cruelty, House of 1000 Corpses)

    Thursday AA31 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Friday AA27 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Saturday AA27 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

  • Nutopia Kim, model/actress (The Icarus II Project, Heavy Metal magazine)

    Thursday AA32 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Friday AA26 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

  • Rana McAnear, model (Mass Effect 2)

    Thursday AA15 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Friday AA15 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Mercedes McNab, actress (Hachet, Angel)

    Thursday AA13 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Friday AA30 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Saturday AA30 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Sunday AA11 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy

    Saturday Booth: #2615 11:00 am
    Sunday Booth: #2615 3:00 pm

  • Randy Queen, creator of Darkchylde
    Free DARKCHYLDE movie posters and copies of DREAMS OF DARKCHYLDE TP signed by creator Randy Queen and John Carpenter (director of classic horror films such as Halloween and the upcoming Darkchylde film adaptation) will be given away to the first 100 guests!

    Saturday booth #2729 5:30 - 6:30

  • Claudio Sanchez, founder Evil Ink Comics, frontman of Coheed and Cambira

    Thursday Booth: #1031 3:00 pm
    Friday Booth: #1031 4:00 pm
    Saturday Booth: #1031 4:00 pm
    Sunday Booth: #1031 1:00 pm

  • J. Michael Straczynski, writer (Superman Earth One, World War Z)

    Friday AA10 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

  • Pat Tallman, actor (Babylon 5, Night of the Living Dead)

    Friday AA10 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Saturday AA1 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  • April Wahlin, actor/model (The Next Elvira, Slave Leia)

    Thursday AA14 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Friday AA14 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Adrienne Wilkinson, actor (Star Wars: The Force Unleased, Xena: Warrior Princess)

    Thursday AA27 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Saturday AA28 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Sunday AA28 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

  • Yoshiki (X Japan)
    with Jon Goff (SPAWN), and Carlo Soriano (Star Wars Adventures) - Meet Yoshiki and the creative team behind BLOOD RED DRAGON at their first ever public signing! The first 100 guests will receive a free limited edition BLOOD RED DRAGON comic! Two autographs per person, limited to the BLOOD RED DRAGON comic and one additional item.

    Friday booth #2729 2:00 - 3:30

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