Comic Con Guide For Heavy Metal Fans

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San Diego Comic Con

By: Terry Bunch

Metal Life Magazine will be covering San Diego Comic Con 2010 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.

Stay tuned for details, once Comic Con International releases the events guide, etc, we will pick out the "metal" bits.

Booths/Exhibitors | Special Guests | Programs/Events | Film Festival | Autographs

Booths To Check Out

13 Flames Empire (H 02)
"Zombie Jesus" and "Champions of hell" comics, "Zombiefeast" DVDs, metal CDs, and more. Stop by and meet the artists and crew.
Activision (Booth #5045)
Bringing us some of our favorite games such as Guitar Hero, Diablo, Warcraft, Blur, Singularity, and many, many more.
After Dark Films (Booths #4035, #4037)
Horror production company behind the "After Dark Horrorfest", also known as "8 Films to Die For".
Angel Phoenix (Booth #1303)
Develop genre properties for films, TV, animated series and more. They have worked on Samuari Assassins, Angelwitch, The Last Realm and others.
Arcana Studio Inc (Booth #2415))
Comics company with numerous titles. Those of particular interest are "Midgard", "Dark Horrors", "Epoch", "Hexen Hammers", "Kade" and "Poe & Phillips".
Archaia Entertainment, LLC (Booths #2635, #2639, #2734, #2736)
Comics company with numerous titles. Those of particular interest are "Awakening", "Black Knight", "Days Missing", "God Machine" and "Robotika".
Arsenic Lullaby Publishing (Booth #2200)
Dark humor comics poking fun at everything.
Aspen MLT, Inc. (Booth #2321)
Comics company formed by Michael Turner. They create "Dellec" and "Executive Assistant IRIS". They are also responsible of the lovely ladies in "Fathom" and "SoulFire".
Asylum Press (Booth #5531)
Comics company "Zombie Terrors", "Fearless Dawn", "Eeek", "Undead Evil", "Warlash" and "Asylum of Horrors".
Avatar Press (Booth #2701)
Comics and book publisher featuring the works of Alan Moore among others. Titles such as "Crossed", "Night of the Living Dead", "Neonomicon" and "Wolfskin". Be sure to pick up your free Crossed mask designed by Jacen Burrows, only 2,000 available. He will be at the booth signing them too.
SDCC Exclusives: Alan Moore Signed "Light of Thy Countenance" Leather Hardcover, Alan Moore's "Neonomicon" #1 San Diego Exclusive, Alan Moore's "Neonomicon: Hornbook Artifact Edition", "Anna Mercury Vol 1" Signed Leather Hardcover, "Crossed: Family Values #2" San Diego Exclusive, "Fevre Dreams #2" San Diego Exclusive, "Gravel Vol 1" Signed Leather Hardcover, FREE "Lady Death" Premiere San Diego Exclusive, "Zombie Survival Guide" Art Prints
Tom Baxa (Booth #5554)
Artist who has contributed to Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, Shadowrun and more. He also created character designs for "Van Helsing" and his art has graced the cover of Dragon magazine.
BBC America (Booth #3629)
British Broadcasting Corporation, the people who bring us "Doctor Who", "Being Human", "Ashes to Ashes", "Primeval" and "Torchwood".
Bloodfire Studios (Booths #1621, #1623)
Comics publisher. Notable titles include "House at the Edge of Nowhere", "DNA Hacker Chronicles" and "Utopiates".
Boom! Studios (Booth #2743)
Comics publisher. Notable titles include "Farscape: Scorpius", "28 Days Later", "Armory Wars" , "Hawks of Outremer", "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" and other "Farscape" titles.
Brian Rood Art (Booth #4721)
Illustrator famous for his movie art. He has worked with most of the movie companies and his art has included subjects from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Matrix, Star Trek, Dawn of the Dead and many more.
Broadsword Comics (Booth: #1715)
Jim Balent, a metal head in his own right, and his team produce "Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose" each month. The comic features mature art, witchcraft themes and a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.
SDCC Exclusive: San Diego Comic-Con Sketchbook
Brute Force Studios (Booth #4919)
Run by "Fallen Angel Fashions", purveyors of quality corsetry for all occasions. They also provide various other items. Their customer list includes Patricia Tallman, actress (appeared in Babylon V, Army of Darkness, Night of the Living Dead 'remake' and other films) and former "Bond Girl" Virginia Hey, actress (appeared in Farscape, Mad Max). Good source of stage wear or street wear. They even have a corset designed for men.
Capcom Entertainment (Booth #4844)
Video game company. Games include "Lost Planet 2", "Dark Void", "Resident Evil 5", "Devil May Cry" and "Dead Rising".
Carnal Comics (Booth #1615)
XXX rated comics. The booth usually has a porn star to two hanging around. Need we say more.
Cartoon Network (Booth #3920)
Cartoons, including "Adult Swim", which airs "Metalocalypse", the cartoon about a metal band and their adventures. They also air "Star Wars: The Clone Wars".
Century Media / Nuclear Blast (Booths #114, #116)
Pick up CDs, DVDs and hang out with some of the staff.
Christian Alzmann Studios (Booth #4916)
Awesome artist who has worked on "Star Wars: Episode 2", "Men in Black II", "Van Helsing" and "War of the Worlds". We would not be surprised if your metal band wanted him to do a CD cover or two.
Chimera Publishing (Booths #4712, #4714, #4716)
Book publisher specializing in fantasy and science fiction art.
Chronicle Books (Booths #1506, #1508)
Book publisher. Some notable titles include "Mötley Crüe: A Visual History: 1983-2005", "Six-String Heroes: Photographs of Great Guitarists", "Fück Yöu: Rock and Roll Portraits", "Van Halen: A Visual History: 1978-1984" and "The Ultimate Metallica".
Ciruelo (Booth #4623)
World famous fantasy artist known especially for his dragons. He also did the art for the covers of "The 7th Song" and "The Elusive Light and Sound" by Steve Vai.
Joe Corroney (Booth #GG-08)
Artist. His work includes Fallen Angel, Star Wars, Farscape, Dr Who and other comics.
Dark Horse Comics (Booth #2615)
Comic giant which publishes "Star Wars", "Creepy", "Criminal Macabre", "Witchfinder: In the Service of Angels", "The Cleaners", "Conan", "Kull" and many more. The booth always has artists, staff and other guests throughout the con.
DC Comics (Booth #1915)
Comic giant which publishes "Hellblazer", "Azrael", "Zatanna", "Jonah Hex", "Greek Street" and many more.
Del Rey (Booth #2913)
Book publisher responsible for the Star Wars series, as well as tons of the books.
Devil's Due Publishing (Booth #2229)
Publisher that brings us numerous titles including "Hack/Slash", "Jericho", "R A Salvatore's Demon Wars".
Diablo Productions (Booth #S09)
Independent publisher. Graphic novels include "The Unwanted", (a horror story set in a juvenile detention center) and "Hum", (a sci fi horror on deep space colony).
Donato Arts (Booth #4503)
Artist specializing in fantasy/sci fi with a realism approach. Well worth visiting the booth and checking out the art.
E1 Entertainment (Booth #216)
Distributor of movies, music and more. E1 Metal is one of their business operations handling distribution for Kittie, Hatebreed, In Flames, Satyricon, Judas Priest and more.
Electronic Arts (Booth #5445)
Video game giant that brings us "Brutal Legend", "Left 4 Dead 2", "Crysis 2", "Bulletstorm", "Dantes Inferno" and basically every good sports themed game made.
Gabriel Eltaeb (Booth #EE-11)
Comic penciller and colorist. Works include Gene Simmons House Of Horrors, Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash: The Nightmare Warriors, Resident Evil and more.
Jason Engle (Booth #4617)
Sci Fi / Fantasy artist whose art has been used by (or in) Sony, World of Warcraft, Everquest, Games Workshop, Fleer, Warhammer and more.
Fangoria (Booth #1736)
Horror themed entertainment magazine. This mag keeps us up to date on the world of horror movies and horror related news.
Jason Felix (Booth #BB-02)
Artist and illustrator. Worked on "Hellgate:London", "Starcraft: Ghost", "Prince of Persia 3D (2001)", numerous Star Wars novel covers and artwork for many RPG books, etc.
Fetish Falls (Booth #5605)
Alternative clothing specializing in Gothic, Lolita, Punk, Rave, Anime, Cosplay, and Sexy.
Fewdio (Booth #4116)
They create horror shorts, available on "Nightmare House Vol 1", a DVD of 13 of their favorites.
Flesk Publications (Booths #5019, #5021))
Publisher specializing in art collections of various genres. Artists of interest include William Stout and Gary Gianni.
Fox Home Entertainment (Booth #4313)
20th Century Fox, Fox Channel, etc. They give us "Simpsons", "Family Guy", "This is Spinal Tap" and a million other movies, TV shows, etc.
Full Moon Features (Booth #4013)
Film production company run by B-movie veteran Charles Band. They have produced such classics as "Killjoy", "Puppet Master: Axis of Evil", "Killer Dolls", "King Bong" and many more titles.
Funimation Entertainment (Booth #4135)
Anime distributor giant. Titles such as "Gungrave", "Speed Grapher", "Claymore" and many more.
G4 Television (Booth #4249)
TV channel dedicated to video games and things related.
Ale Garza (Booth #BB-10)
Artist and illustrator. Work includes covers for "Grimm Fairy Tales", "Beyond Wonderland", "Fathom", "Escape From Wonderland" and many more.
Gentle Giant Studios (Booth #3513)
Special effects company that creates props and scenery for movies and video games. Their booth is always full of cool looking stuff.
Halo-8 (Booth #1032)
Independent film studio specializing in iconoclastic and music-driven cult movies and their related soundtracks.
Heavy Metal (Booth #1629)
Long running, world famous adult, fantasy themed magazine. Many a famous artist grace its covers and the content is second to none.
Here There Be Monsters Press (Booth #P04)
Small graphic novel press dedicated to publishing quality supernatural and fantasy series. Awesome art, well worth checking out. Jaime Carrillo (the artist) did the artwork for Lamb of God's "Skulls" T-shirt and art for Avenged Svenfold, HIM.
Hermes Press (Booths #1821, #1823)
Publisher specializing in reprints of comics, art books covering science fiction, pop culture and art.
Highlander Films (Booths #4134, #4136)
Independent Film company specializing in High Definition Features and Classic Remakes. Titles include "Acts of Death", "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (2005)".
Hilary's Vanity LLC (Booth #4421)
Goth and alternative clothing.
Honeck Sculpture (Booth #4822)
Sculptures, dragons, wizards, etc.
Hudson Entertainment (Booths #5136, #5138)
Video game company. Makers of "Calling" and other games.
IDW Publishing (Booths #2643, #2645, #2647, #2649, #2742, #2744, #2746, #2748)
Publishers of comics including "Eternal Descent", "30 Days of Night", "Dr Who" and many, many more.
Image Comics (Booth #2729)
Comic publisher bringing us titles like "The Walking Dead", "The Light", "Strange Adventures of Lovecraft" and more.
Imperium Comics (Booth #2005)
Comic publisher bringing us "Tralier Park of Terror", a campy comic version of a slasher flick. A DVD of the storyline was released in 2008.
Ink Pen Mutations Press (Booth #1635)
Publisher. Titles of interest are "Zombie Cadence", "Zombie Rock Band" and "Van Wyck".
Jason Palmer Studios Inc. (Booths #4407, #4506)
Artist who specializes in TV/movie art such as "Serenity", "Firefly", "Lord of the Rings", "Battlestar Galactica" and more.
Jun Planning USA Inc (Booth #4049)
Doll maker that makes some pretty cool looking goth / steampunk dolls. Check out B-311 Lilith, T-207 Gyroa and P-014 Eos among others.
KC Art (Booth #4502))
Artist specializing in pinup girls and the female form. Need we say more.
Komikwerks LLC (Booth #2648)
Comic publisher and online comic creator. Titles of interest include "Black Mist", "Creeps", "Raven Chronicles" and "Zone Continuum".
Konami Digital Entertainment (Booth #3713)
Makers of video games like "Silent Hill", "Castlevania", "Metal Gear Solid" and many more.
Lawdog Comics (Booth #M15)
Independent comic/graphic novel pubisher. Titles include "It Tolls For Thee" (a stort set during the Plague, but with zombies) and "Terriroty 51" (an alien/western sci0fi comic).
Legendary Pictures (Booths #4020, #4022)
Movie production company. Movies of note include "Jonah Hex", "Clash of the Titans" and many more.
Lightspeed Fine Art, Inc (Booths #3745, #3747, #3844, #3846)
Offers original art featuring the stars and scenes from your favorite science fiction movies and television series.
Linsner.com (Booth #4900)
Art from Joseph Linser. Comics include "Cry For Dawn", "Dark Ivory" and "Dawn". Sexy art well worth viewing.
Lionsgate (Booth #3729)
Independent film company that brings us movies like "Saw VII", "Last Exorcism" and "Midnight Meat Train", "Daybreakers" and many more.
Todd Lockwood (Booth #4722)
Fantasy artist most famous for his work with TSR on Dungeons & Dragons art.
LucasFilm (Booth #2913)
Movie company responsible for "Star Wars" , "Indiana Jones", "Willow" and others.
Randy Martinez (Booth #GG-18)
Artist and illustrator. Works include extensive Star Wars art, movie posters and more.
Marvel Publishing (Booth #2329)
Major comic publisher bringing us "Annihilation: Conquest", "Haunt of Horror", "Immortal Weapons", "The Stand: American Nightmares" and many more.
MGM / Fox Home Entertainment (Booth #3528)
Movie distribution company that brought us "Valkyrie", "Stargate: The Ark of Truth ", "Return of the Living Dead: The Dead Have Risen", "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and many, many more.
Monte Moore (Booth #4801)
Incredible fantasy artist whose clients include "Wizards of the Coast", "Chainmail Bikini", "Pulsar Games" and many more. He also sculpts dragons and other figures such as Loki. Additionally, Monte designs artwork for motorcycles and guitars.
Mysterious Galaxy Books (Booths #1119, #1121, #1123)
Our favorite local book shop, specializing in sci fi, fantasy, suspense and horror books. New and used, they frequently have in store signings and they are very supportive of local authors.
Oni Press (Booth #1833)
Comic publisher that brings us "Black Metal", a comic about twin brothers empowered by the legendary sword of Atoll. Other titles of note include "Resurrection" and "Wasteland".
Orbital Harvest (Booth #H04)
Art by John Giang. Fantastic art worth checking out. We can picture a lot of this art as CD covers, stop by and check out the art and if you like it and need some art, let him know.
Palisades Tartan (Booth #4017)
Film distribution company. Under the brands "Tartan Asian Extreme" and "Tartan Terror", the distribuet a lot of horror movies.
PCB Productions (Booths #4039, #4138)
Digital content creation company. They have worked on tons of video games (Call of Duty, Darksiders and more), anime (Hack/Sign, Neon Genesis Evangelion and more), and other projects.
Pendragon Costumes (Booths #4814, #4816, #4818)
High quality period reproduction costumes. Primarily focused on Renaissance designs, but they have other styles available.
Pin-Up World Art (Booth #4413)
As the name says, Pin Up Girls, need we say more ?
Portland Studios (Booth #4616)
Fantasy art and animation studio.
Radical Publishing (Booth #3735)
Comics with awesome art and storylines such as "Dellec", "Shrapnel: Hubris" and many more. Check out comics review section for more info on our favorite titles.
Raw Studios (Booth #5539)
They create movies and comics that live up to their name, Raw. Current comics include "Dark Country", "Bad Planet" and "Alien Pig Farm 3000". Raw Entertainment was founded by actor Thomas Jane (The Punisher, The Mist, The Mutant Chronicles) and in partnership with Eisner Award nominated illustrator/production designer Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher, Hellblazer, Criminal Macabre).
Renkewitz Studios (Booth #4535)
Art House / Animation company creating works for comics, video games, trailers, etc. Projects have included "Stranglehold", "Gun", "Time Shift" and "Rise of the Argonauts".
Roddenberry Productions (Booth #2543)
Sci fi merchandiser. Properties include "Days Missing" and of course "Star Trek". "Days Missing 2" will premiere at Comic Con.
Nick Runge (Booth #EE-12)
Artist and illustrator. Work has included comic covers for Terminator: Salvation Movie Prequel, Ghostbusters: The Other Side, Farscape Scorpius and more.
Shiflett Brothers (Booth #4621)
Sculptures for your macabre decor. Pieces include "Ol' Scratch", "Principia and the Serpent", "Noynub in: Deal with the Devil" and more.
Sideshow Collectibles (Booth #1929)
Check out world famous collectibles from horror and sci-fi movies as well as some other very cool stuff.
Sigh Co. Graphics (Booths #323, #422)
Clothing for goths, cybergeeks, steampunks and HP Lovecraft and Poe fans. They also carry some related DVDs and other merchandise.
SLG Publishing (Booths #1815, #1817, #1819, #1914, #1916, #1918)
Comic publisher specializing in the strange, independent artist. Known for the works of Roman Dirge and Jhonen Vasquez among others.
Sony Computer Entertainment of America (Booth #4237)
Playstation, nuff said.
Sony Online Entertainment (Booth #4329)
Sony video games for consoles, PC, etc. Creators of the Everquest games Star Wars Galaxies, Untold Legends and more.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (Booth #4319)
Movie and home entertainment company. Titles include "Resident Evil: Afterlife", "Salt" and many more.
SQP, Inc (Booths #5541,#5542, #5543, #5544)
Fantasy, erotic, and pin-up art books and more.
Square Enix Inc (Booth #3829)
Video game publisher. Titles include "Final Fantasy", "Nier", "Front Mission Evolved" and more.
Studio 407 (Booth #L14)
Independent comic publisher. Titles include "Fictionauts" (a sci fi comic where fantasy stories cross over into reality), "Hybrid" (a creature vs human story), "Demonm Squad" (a horror comic), "Night and Fog" (horror comic) and more.
Justin Sweet / Carbon Canyon Studios (Booth #4723)
Fantasy art. A lot of the art would be awesome as album covers, especially his "Caspian" collection.
Terminal Press (Booth #1221)
Comics, apparel and more. Titles include "Exodus: Death Begets Death", "I Am Become God", both written by Rob Dukes of Exodus. Other titles of interest include "Silent Assassin", "ZombieBomb", "Dimmu Borgir - Dark Fortress" and many more.
Things From Another World (Booths #5625, #5626)
Comics, graphic novels, manga, and pop-culture collectibles. Online store featuring items such as "Iron Maiden Live After Death Statue", comics such as "Agon" and "Serenity" and so much more.
THQ, Inc. (Booth #5145)
Video game company bringing us "Darksiders", "Warhammer", "Metro 2033", "Red Faction: Armageddon" and many more.
Titan Publishing (Booth #5537)
Book and magazine publisher with titles like Heroes, Torchwood, Lost, Supernatural and more.
Purchase a Star Wars Insider mag with an exclusive Han Solo in Carbonite cover at the booth. Comic Con exclusive cover of Torchwood comic issue 1 available as well, artist Tommy Lee Edwards will be in autograph alley (AA20) signing on Saturday, 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m..
TokyoPop (Booths #3917, #3919)
Manga book and comic publisher bringing us thousands of titles like "Dark Metro", "Daemonium", "Hack//", "Priest", "Hellgate: London" and many more.
Top Cow Productions, Inc. (Booth #2629)
Comic publisher bringing us titles like "The Darkness", "Bezerker", "Artifacts", "Broken Trinity", "Impaler" and many more.
Tor Books/Seven Seas Entertainment (Booths #2301, #2303)
Book and comic publisher. Titles include "Wicked City", "Lovecraft Unbound", "Twilight of Kerberos", "The Anubis Gates" and many more.
Troma Entertainment (Booth #5610)
Movie production company responsible for B-Movie greats such as "Toxic Avenger", "Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead", and many more films.
Twilight Creations (Booth #4417)
Board game company that makes "Zombies", a card and map based survival game. They also make games called "Humans 2: Seafood", "Zombietown 3" and more on the way.
Ubisoft (Booth #4245)
Video game company bringing us "Driver: San Francisco", "Assassin's Creed Brotherhood", "Ghost Recon: Future Soldier", "Avatar", "Splinter Cell" and many more.
Viz Media (Booth #2813)
Media production company bringing us the anime and live action movies based on "Deathnote" as well as many more anime and manga titles.
War Machine Marketing (Booth #5602)
Marketing company specializing in dark pop culture.
Warner Bros (Booth #4545)
Media giant. Movies include "Jonah Hex", "Splice", and more. Video games include "Batman: Arkham Asylum", "F.E.A.R. 3" and more.
Xbox (Booth #5153)
Yes, that XBox.
Zenescope Entertainment (Booths #2707, #2709)
Comic and graphic novel publisher famous for their incredibly drawn women. Titles include "Grimm Fairy Tales", "The Waking", "Salem's Daughter", "Tales From Wonderland", "Chronicles of Dr. Herbert West" and more.

Special Guests

Josh Adams
Worked on "House of Mystery" for DC, did print design for SyFy on Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG-1, Eureka, and Ghost Hunters.
Ray Bradbury
Legendary sci fi author famous for The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and Fahrenheit 451, among others.
Felicia Day
First of all, she is hot! She also co-stars in Joss Whedon's Internet musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and she created, writes, and stars in the hit web series The Guild.
Dave Dorman
Commercial illustrator, having been named "Favorite Star Wars artist of all time" by the readers of Star Wars Galaxy magazine in 1998. He did the art for the graphic novel Aliens: Tribe and he created the steampunk graphic novel, "Rail".
Tom Palmer
Inker for "Tomb Of Dracula", Star Wars. He also worked on Kick-Ass and his work is used is in the animated sequence in the movie.
Sean Phillips
Artist who has worked on Marvel Zombies, Hellblazer and he is currently working on Stephen King's The Dark Tower for Marvel.
J. Michael Straczynski
Creator and writer for the "Babylon 5" series and movies, the spinoff, "Crusade". He also developed the series, "Jeremiah".
Drew Struzan
Artist/illustrator who did the album cover for Alice Cooper's "Welcome to My Nightmare" and "Greatest Hits", Black Sabbath's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" and Iron Butterfly's "Scorching Beauty". He is most famous for his movie posters ranging from Star Wars to Indiana Jones to The Thing.
Ann VanderMeer
Editor of "Weird Tales" magazine, featuring stories of unearthly dimensions and dark possibilities, gothic seductresses and cosmic monstrosities.
Jeff VanderMeer
World Fantasy Award winner for "City of Saints". His latest book is the noir fantasy "Finch".
Gerard Way
Lead singer of My Chemical Romance and writer of the hit comic "Umbrella Academy".
Michael Zulli
Best known for his work on The Sandman with writer Neil Gaiman. Zulli has also collaborated with Gaiman on an unfinished adaptation of Sweeney Todd, a miniseries starring Alice Cooper entitled "The Last Temptation".

Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival

Thursday, July 22
4:00-5:00 PANEL: Horror Filmmakers Discuss the Art of Fear
Friday, July 23
Horror/Suspense Films:
11:30-11:55 The Window
11:55-12:20 Mistaken Identity
12:20-12:40 Things We Leave Behind
12:40-12:55 Death in the Garden
12:55-1:20 The Price to Pay
1:20-3:05 Minuteman
Saturday, July 24
Science Fiction/Fantasy Films:
5:00-5:25 Mr. Bojagi
5:25-6:25 Enigma
6:25-8:10 Hunter Prey
8:10-9:25 Stingray Sam
9:25-10:55 A Time for the Heart
10:55-12:20 I (Heart) Doomsday

Comic Con Programs and Events

Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |

Thursday, July 22

BBC AMERICA U.S. Premiere Screenings of Doctor Who and Being Human
8:00-11:00 p.m.
Location: Room 6DE
Catch the all-new season opener of Being Human, written by Toby Whithouse and starring Russell Tovey (George), Lenora Crichlow (Annie), Aidan Turner (Mitchell), and Sinead Keenan (Nina) and the two-part finale of Doctor Who, written by Steven Moffat and starring Matt Smith (The Doctor) and Karen Gillan (Amy Pond).
Anarchy In The USA: 2000 AD Invades Comic-Con
10:00-11:00
Location: Room 9
Pat Mills (2000 AD creator) and Keith Richardson (2000 AD graphic novels editor) discuss all things 2000 AD related with a focus on the new mass-market U.S. graphic novels line.
Danny Elfman
10:30-11:30
Location: Room 6BCF
From Pee-Wee's Big Adventure to Alice in Wonderland, composer Danny Elfman discusses his 25-year collaboration with director Tim Burton. Their legendary partnership includes such films as Beetle Juice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Joining Mr. Elfman will be Warner Brothers Records executives to announce their plans to celebrate this quarter-century milestone.
TheOneRing.net Talks The Hobbit movies
10:30-11:30
Location: Room 7AB
Chris Pirrotta, Cliff Broadway, and Larry D. Curtis, staff members from TORn (the gold standard of fansites and a consistent breaking news source) talk about the latest on the two coming Hobbit films, including mainstream news, spy reports, and rumors. Special guests are a possibility; audio and visuals are a given with a Q&A and all sorts of fun.
The Power of Myth
10:30-11:30
Location: Room 24ABC
Fantasy authors discuss claiming world mythology to shape one's own stories. Authors include Amber Benson (the Calliope Reaper-Jones Novels), Esther Friesner (Sphinx's Princess), Thomas Greanias (The Promised War), Lev Grossman (The Magicians), Les Klinger (editor, The New Annotated Dracula), Seanan McGuire (the October Daye novels), Michael Scott (the Secret of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series), and Thomas Sniegoski (Where Angels Fear To Tread). Moderated by Maryelizabeth Hart of Mysterious Galaxy.
The Clockwork Girl
11:00-12:00
Location: Room 9
The Clockwork Girl is in production as a stereoscopic 3D computer generated feature film based on the comic book series published by Arcana. Producer Sean O'Reilly will talk about how CJ Entertainment financed Dreamworks Animation in 1995 and is now behind The Clockwork Girl through Luximation Animation. Alexa Vega (Spy Kids) and Sean Covel and Doc Wyatt (Napoleon Dynamite) talk about the feature film and show an exclusive featurette for The Clockwork Girl.
Walt Disney Pictures: TRON: Legacy
11:15-12:45
Location: Hall H
Returning for an unprecedented third year to the fans and convention that started it all, Walt Disney Pictures is pleased to present a special insider look at the upcoming TRON: Legacy. Panelists include filmmakers and talent from the film: director Joe Kosinski, producers Sean Bailey and Steven Lisberger, and cast members Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen, and Bruce Boxleitner. The discussion, moderated by Patton Oswalt, is set to include exclusive glimpses of the film, as well as a Q&A involving all panel participants, along with special surprise guests.
Caprica, Battlestar, and Beyond
12:00-1:00
Location: Room 6A
Hosted by actor/author Richard Hatch (Tom Zarek, Capt. Apollo, So Say We All), this panel features composer Bear McCreary (Battlestar, Ureka, Caprica), producer/writer Michael Tayler (Battlestar, Caprica, Star Trek), science consultant Kevin Grazier (Battlestar, Ureka), and special guests. Richard and the panelists will proide reviews, discussion, and Q&A of Caprica, Battlestar Galactica, and the upcoming BSG movie, including trailers.
Firefly episode screenings
12:00-2:30AM
Location: Marriott, Marina Ballroom D
- 12:00 pm-1:25 pm Firefly Episode: Serenity
- 1:30 pm-2:15 pm Firefly Episode: Train Job
- 2:20 pm-3:05 pm Firefly Episode: Bushwhacked
- 3:10 pm-3:55 pm Firefly Episode: Shindig
- 4:00 pm-4:45 pm Firefly Episode: Safe
- 4:50 pm-5:35 pm Firefly Episode: Our Mrs. Reynolds
- 5:40 pm-6:25 pm Firefly Episode: Jaynestown
- 6:30 pm-7:15 pm Firefly Episode: Out of Gas
- 7:20 pm-8:05 pm Firefly Episode: Ariel
- 8:10 pm-8:55 pm Firefly Episode: War Stories
- 9:00 pm-9:45 pm Firefly Episode: Trash
- 9:50 pm-10:35 pm Firefly Episode: The Message
- 10:40 pm-11:25 pm Firefly Episode: Heart of Gold
- 11:30 pm-12:15 am Firefly Episode: Objects in Space
- 12:20 am-2:20 am Serenity
Dead Rising 2
12:00-1:00
Location: Room 25ABC
Dead Rising 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Capcom's multi-million-selling zombie action video game is here! Dead Rising 2 executive producers Keiji Inafune and Shinsaku Ohara unveil development stories, provide a live demo of creating new weapons, and reveal other exclusive content. Followed by a Q&A session.
Gamera, The Invincible!
12:00-1:00
Location: Room 32AB
Author August Ragone (Chronicle Books' Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters) presents a visual tribute to Godzilla's No. 1 rival, the original Mutant Flying Turtle himself: Gamera! This program celebrates the first official DVD release of the original 1960s–1970s film series from Shout! Factory, with commentary on how Gamera was created and how the films were made, as well as rare, behind-the-scenes photographs and clips. Find out if Gamera is really full of turtle meat in the Q&A and win copies of Shout!'s latest release Gamera vs. Barugon -- all in one colossal presentation guaranteed to knock you right out of your shell!
Sci-Fi That Will Change Your Life
12:30-1:30
Location: Room 7AB
What makes sci-fi great, other than awesome explosions and hot aliens? Sometimes it makes you reimagine your place in the universe. Join io9.com staff and friends as they recommend sci-fi from the past year that will entertain you -- and then change your life. Panelists include io9 staff writers Annalee Newitz, Charlie Jane Anders, Meredith Woerner, and Cyriaque Lamar, plus io9 pals Marc Bernardin (The Authority, The Highwaymen), Bonnie Burton (StarWars.com), and Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics).
Manga for Grown-Ups
12:30-1:30
Location: Room 8
Garo, Ax, Gekiga, and the Alternative Manga Revolution— Sean Michael Wilson (editor of Top Shelf's new Ax anthology) and friends present a visual and verbal tour of the past, present, and future of alternative comics from Japan. Featuring rare images, this talk spotlights such gekiga giants as Yoshihiro Tatsumi, Yoshiharu Tsuge, and Masahiko Matsumoto, as well as modern alt-manga from Ax creators such as Imiri Sakabashira, Kazuichi Hanawa, Akino Kondo, Yusaku Hanakuma, and Takashi Nemoto. Plus a special announcement about another exciting gekiga book to come!
Video Game Comics: The Next Big Thing
1:00-2:00
Location: Room 5AB
Are video games the biggest thing to hit comics since superheroes? Richard George from IGN explores this phenomenon, along with representatives from Dark Horse, EA, IDW, and WildStorm. Featuring some of the hottest video game properties in comics: Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Gears of War, Fallout: New Vegas, Army of Two, God of War and more, this is one panel fans of either medium won't want to miss!
Sony Pictures Entertainment: Battle: Los Angeles and Salt
1:00-2:00
Location: Hall H
Two great new films from Sony Pictures Entertainment are showcased in this Hall H presentation!
World Premiere of the First Game From 38 Studios
1:15-2:15
Location: Room 6A
Be among the first in the world to see the video game debut from Curt Schilling's 38 Studios. Hear from the visionaries who have teamed up to create this highly anticipated RPG and the rich world it is set in, including 38 Studios' executive art director Todd McFarlane (Spawn, Spider-Man), executive creator of worlds R. A. Salvatore (Forgotten Realms), lead designer Ken Rolston (Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion), and founder and chairman Curt Schilling. Learn all about this ambitious new project as 38 Studios unveils the name of the game along with the world premiere of the game's first trailer directed by McFarlane. Attendees will also receive a limited-edition poster.
Bill Plympton's Hair High and Adventures in Plymptoons
1:30-2:30
Location: Room 8
Meet "King of the Indie Animators" Bill Plympton (Idiots & Angels) and celebrate the release of his classic hand-drawn animated feature Hair High on DVD. This award-winning film features the voice talents of Sarah Silverman, Dermot Mulroney, David Carradine, Martha Plimpton, and Justin Long in an outrageous romantic zombie comedy that tells the story of a teenage couple murdered on prom night, who return for revenge. This is one "rom-zom-prom-com" you don't want to miss! Also, see clips from Adventures in Plymptoons, a documentary being made about the life and works of this Oscar-nominated animator, featuring interviews with Tom Kenny, Matthew Modine, Michael Showalter, and many more! Filmmakers Alexia Anastasio (Salome) and Kevin Sean Michaels (Vampira: The Movie) will be on hand to discuss the film. Everyone who attends will receive a free Bill Plympton drawing!
Radical Publishing Panel
2:00-3:00
Location: Room 32AB
Hosted by Ain't It Cool News's very own Harry Knowles, Radical Publishing presents an all-star panel lineup with plenty of surprises, special announcements, and a free raffle ticket for everyone who attends. Panel guests include Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex), co-creator and co-writer of Time Bomb; Rick Remender (Punisher), creator and writer for The Last Days of American Crime, soon to be a major motion picture produced by and starring Avatar's Sam Worthington; Peter Milligan (Hellblazer), writer for After Dark, co-created by director Antoine Fuqua and Wesley Snipes; Arvid Nelson (Rex Mundi), writer for the upcoming Oblivion from TRON: Legacy director Joseph Kosinski; Nick Percival (Judge Dredd), creator and artist for Legends: The Enchanted, soon to be a major motion picture from Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment; David Hine (Spider-Man Noir), writer of Ryder on the Storm and FVZA; Matt Cirulnick (True Crime: New York City), creator and co-writer for Earp: Saints for Sinners; and Keith Arem (Call of Duty series), one of the gaming industry's leading director/producers as well as co-creator for the upcoming Exile.
Dark Horse Horror
3:00-4:00
Location: Room 9
The publisher that brings you the best stories in horror comics also delivers Comic-Con's best panel on horror comics! Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, writer of the weird Steve Niles (Criminal Macabre, City of Others), and The Goon creator Eric Powell join Dark Horse editors Scott Allie and Shawna Gore for this behind-the-screams discussion. Plus, get a blood-curdling first look at the horror books Dark Horse will unleash in the coming year.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Exclusive Live demo
3:30-4:30
Location: Room 6BCF
LucasArts's executive producer Haden Blackman presents a thrilling look at the sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game of all time. Blackman will share the latest scoop on Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II and show attendees how to use the Force at a devastating level never seen before.
Assassin's Creed: Behind and Beyond the Brotherhood
3:30-4:30
Location: Room 7AB
Key members of the development team from Ubisoft Montreal discuss the next iteration of the critically acclaimed, multi-million-unit-selling franchise Assassin's Creed Brotherhood. Learn about the new Multiplayer mode, a first for Assassin's Creed, and get a preview of new multiplayer characters as they are revealed exclusively at this panel! Go behind the scenes with an in-depth look at the story and art of the Brotherhood and the return of Ezio, now a legendary Master Assassin, as he journeys into Italy's greatest city, Rome, to strike at the heart of the enemy. The session will also go beyond the Brotherhood to discuss the Assassin's Creed universe as a multimedia entertainment experience.
Zenescope Presents: Charmed Comics
3:30-4:30
Location: Room 24ABC
The Charmed Ones are back, and the creative minds bringing them from television screen to comic book pages are here to share their magic. Writers Paul Ruditis (Charmed novelist) and Raven Gregory (Zenescope's Wonderland, The Waking) discuss how they have taken on the task of translating the ultra-popular TV show into a comic book series. Paul and Raven will answer your questions, raffle off some prizes. and maybe reveal a surprise or two.
Horror Filmmakers Discuss the Art of Fear
4:00-5:00
Location: Marriott Hall 2
Panelists Kevin Grevioux (co-writer/actor, Underworld and creator of I, Frankenstein), Stephen Susco (scriptwriter, Grudge), Drew Dowdle and John Dowdle (co-writers/co-directors, Quarantine and the M. Night Shyamalan-produced Devil), Ti West (writer/director of House of the Devil), Todd Farmer (scriptwriter of My Bloody Valentine remake), Steven C. Miller (director, Scream of the Banshee), and Ben Ketai (scriptwriter/director of 30 Days of Night 2), join moderator Mark L. Miller of aintitcoolnews.com, to discuss the horror genre in films and the fine art of creating fear.
Behind the Music: Composing for Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Film & TV
4:30-5:30
Location: Room 24ABC
Award-winning composers Michael Giacchino (Lost), Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman (Heroes), Nathan Barr (True Blood), Jim Dooley (Pushing Daisies), John Ottman (Superman Returns), and Jeremy Zuckerman (Avatar: The Last Airbender) have all composed for Comic-Con's fan-favorite movies and TV series and are here to share a behind-the-scenes perspective on creating music for television and film. Together they will discuss their respective projects and how they got their big break into the music composing industry. Q&A following the panel plus exclusive giveaways for attendees. Moderated by BMI executive Anne Cecere, director of film/television relations and CW3PR vice-president Chandler Poling.
Capcom 2010 and Beyond!
4:45-5:45
Location: Room 6BCF
See the latest trailers and get the inside scoop on all of Capcom's most highly anticipated games for 2010 and beyond: Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, Sengoku Basara, Okamiden, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, Ghost Trick, Dead Rising 2, and more. On top of all that, hear details on an exciting new game announcement by Capcom legend Keiji Inafune, the father of Mega Man!
Halo: Reach
6:00-7:00
Location: Room 6BCF
Bungie hosts this discussion around the biggest game of 2010, including an in-person look at the campaign mode and a debut of some exciting Halo: Reach news
Archaia: the Black Label Panel
6:00-7:00
Location: Room 9
The new Archaia Black Label specializes in co-developing intellectual properties with prestigious partners who are seeking to realize their ideas through the use of Archaia's resources. Panelists show exclusive preview images and discuss the first of the Archaia Black Label titles, including Days Missing: Kestus, with Roddenberry Productions' Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth, writer Phil Hester (Days Missing) and artist David Marquez (Syndrome); Moon Lake with creator Dan Fogler (Fanboys, Balls of Fury), writer R. H. Stavis (Demons of Mercy), and artist Robbi Rodriguez (Hazed); and Syndrome with Fantasy Prone's Blake Leibel (United Free Worlds), writers Daniel Quantz (Marvel Age: Spider-Man) and R. J. Ryan (Marvel Studios), and artist David Marquez.
BBC America: U.S. Premiere Screenings of Doctor Who and Being Human
8:00-11:00
Location: Room 6DE
Catch the all-new season opener of Being Human, written by Toby Whithouse and starring Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow, Aidan Turner and Sinead Keenan and the two-part finale of Doctor Who, written by Steven Moffat and starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.
The Sushi Typhoon: The Best in Japanese Genre Movies
8:15-9:15
Location: Room 5AB
Horror, sci-fi, action, and splatter comedy films from Japan have become the most popular new genre in fandom. From the creators of Tokyo Gore Police, The Machine Girl, Suicide Club, Ichi the Killer, Battlefield Baseball, Meatball Machine, and many others comes The Sushi Typhoon, an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of Japanese genre moviemaking about to hit U.S. shores in partnership with Funimation Entertainment! Director Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police), actor Masanori Mimoto (The Ultimate Versus), actress Mika Hijii (Ninja), and producer Yoshinori Chiba (Yatterman) are on hand for a special launch presentation introducing American audiences to the new label, featuring guest Q&A's, trailers for Alien vs. Ninja and Mutant Girls Squad (both screening on Friday night at SDCC), and an exclusive preview of Nishimura's upcoming zombie epic Helldriver, including an exciting first look at footage from the film!
Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated Screening and Panel Discussion
9:30-11:45
Location: Room 5AB
NOTLD: R is a collection of animated and illustrated responses created by nearly 150 international artists/animators and arranged to the original 1968 film's audio track by curator Mike Schneider. Contributing artists John Chesnut and Josh Barnett (claymation and cut-out animation), Jacquelyn Bond (watercolor paintings), Grant Fuhst (mixed-media artwork), Sean Williams (hand-drawn animation), Zina Lahr (toy modification/ experimental animation), Brad Uyeda (stop-motion animation), Anthony Amos (digital animation), and Eric Schock (comic book illustration) meet to screen NOTLD: R (which comes out on DVD July 27), discuss their involvement with the project, and take questions. Moderated by Beth Accomando (KPBS film critic). Giveaways at the screening will include horror-hosted DVDs of NOTLD: R and limited-edition teaser posters.
World Premiere of Lost Boys: The Thirst
10:00-12:00
Location: Indigo Ballroom, San Diego Hilton Bayfront
The Frog Brothers return to Comic-Con with holy water balloons ablazin' for the world premiere of Lost Boys: The Thirst, the latest high-energy, action-packed adventure in the ongoing franchise. Original cast members Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander present the first-ever screening of the cult classic's third film, in which the lost boys and girls of San Cazador prepare to party under the Blood Moon -- while an alpha vampire conspires to turn these unsuspecting ravers into an army of undead. The only thing that stands between him and the annihilation of the entire human race are the infamous vampire-fighting Frog Brothers. Expect some serious bloodsucker butt kicking. And Warner Bros. is providing the free popcorn!

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Friday, July 23

DK Star Wars: From Banthas to X-Wings
10:00-11:00
Location: Room 7AB
In 2010 DK Publishing is releasing several Star Wars titles, including Star Wars Year By Year; Star Wars Blueprints: Rebel Edition; Star Wars Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia, and LEGO Star Wars Brickmaster. A panel of authors (Ryder Windham, Daniel Wallace, Gus Lopez, Pablo Hidalgo) and illustrators (Chris Reiff, Chris Trevas) provide a behind-the-scenes look at the making of these books. Everyone who attends will be entered to win one a DK Star Wars library!
Stargate Universe
10:30-11:30
Location: Ballroom 20
Follow your Destiny. Catch the Syfy Stargate Universe panel, featuring Robert Carlyle (Dr. Nicholas Rush), David Blue (Eli Wallace), Ming Na (Camile Wray), and Louis Ferreira (Colonel Everett Young), moderated by Robert Cooper (series co-creator).
Summit Entertainment: Drive Angry 3D
10:30-11:30
Location: Hall H
A vengeful father hunts down the people who brutally killed his daughter and kidnapped her baby in the newest film shot in 3D from the writer and director of My Bloody Valentine 3D, starring Nicolas Cage, William Fichtner, Billy Burke, and Amber Heard. Join the cast and filmmakers as they showcase never-before-seen footage of this high-octane, blood-spattered road trip through hell!
Brian and Wendy Froud signing
11:00-12:00
Location: Booth #1216
The legendary Frouds will be signing "The Heart of Faerie Oracle"
AMC's The Walking Dead
11:30-12:30
Location: Room 6BCF
Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually), Jon Bernthal (The Pacific), Sarah Wayne Callies (Prison Break), Laurie Holden (The Mist), Emma Bell (Law & Order), series creator/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), makeup artist Greg Nicotero, and Joel Stillerman (AMCs senior VP) discuss the making of AMC's series The Walking Dead, based on the Image comic book series created and written by Robert Kirkman, premiering in October on AMC. The Walking Dead panel event will begin with an exclusive sneak preview of the original series.
Caprica
11:30-12:30
Location: Ballroom 20
Syfy presents an exclusive glimpse into the future of humanity. Featuring Alessandra Torresani (Zoe Graystone), Sasha Roiz (Sam Adama), Ronald D. Moore (co-creator/executive producer), and David Eick (executive producer) and moderated by Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times.
The Official Aspen Comics Panel
12:00-1:00
Location: Room 32AB
Creators Frank Mastromauro (Dellec, Shrugged), Peter Steigerwald (Soulfire, Brightest Day), Vince Hernandez (Dellec, Fathom: Kiani), Mark Roslan (Heroes, Brightest Day), J.T. Krul (Mindfield, Green Arrow), Joe Benitez (Soulfire, Lady Mechanika), David Schwartz (Fathom: Blue Descent, Meltdown), David Wohl (Executive Assistant: Iris, Witchblade), Micah Gunnell (Dellec, Shrugged), Alex Konat (Mindfield), Eric Battle (The Scourge), Beth Sotelo (Soulfire, Fathom), and surprise guests are on hand to unveil Aspen's all new properties for 2010 and beyond! See never-before-seen covers and art, hear firsthand from the creators their plans for exciting new properties, and ask them questions directly in a special Q&A session. All fans in attendance will receive an exclusive gift courtesy of Aspen Comics.
Skyline
12:00-1:00
Location: Hall H
Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, and Rogue Pictures present an exclusive look at the sci-fi thriller Skyline, directed and produced by the Brothers Strause (Alien vs. Predator: Requiem), whose company Hydraulx has provided visual effects for Avatar, Iron Man 2, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and 300. In Skyline, strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame, where an extraterrestrial force proceeds to swallow the entire human population off the face of the earth. Colin and Greg Strause unveil an exclusive Comic-Con trailer and scenes from Skyline, along with stars Donald Faison (Scrubs), Eric Balfour (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 24), David Zayas (The Expendables, Dexter), Scottie Thompson (Star Trek), and Brittany Daniel (Club Dread). HitFix's Drew McWeeny moderates.
Remembering Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson
12:30-1:30
Location: Room 3
The late legendary artists Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson will be remembered by their friends and colleagues during this memorial panel. A giant of comics and book illustration, Frank Frazetta was a major influence on countless comic artists. From his early work at Magazine Enterprises and EC Comics to his Warren Publications and Conan paperback covers, Frazetta's art was monumental in scope, design, and execution. He passed away on May 10. Al Williamson was an artists' artist, with a clean, elegant style. He's most famous for his work with EC Comics and in the syndicated comic strip world, with Secret Agent Corrigan and Star Wars. He passed away on June 12. Moderator Arnie Fenner (co-author/editor of the Frazetta books Icon, Legacy, and Testament, and director of Spectrum Fantastic Art) talks to writer/artist Mark Schultz (Xenozoic Tales, writer of Prince Valiant), artist/illustrator William Stout (Dinosaur Discoveries, Prehistoric Life Murals), and publisher J. David Spurlock, whose Vanguard Productions recently launched a number of Frazetta books, including a complete reprinting of Johnny Comet, the artist's syndicated daily comic strip from the mid-1950s.
Star Wars Day: Beyond Solo: Crafting the Multiplayer Story in Star Wars: The Old Republic
1:00-2:00
Location: Room 7AB
BioWare's James Ohlen (studio creative director and lead designer) Drew Karpyshyn (principal writer), Alexander Freed (managing editor), along with Jake Neri (senior producer, LucasArts), discuss the creation of the multiplayer, planet-spanning story in Star Wars: The Old Republic. While much attention has been paid to the unique individual stories of each of the eight classes in the game, the team is excited to share their approach to the broader stories players will experience in The Old Republic.
Twisted Metal Returns!
1:00-2:00
Location: Room 8
Car combat returns to the PlayStation 3. Meet game directors David Jaffe (God of War) and Scott Campbell (Downhill Domination) as they introduce the demented characters of the new game, share some early looks at the game's twisted end stories, and show concept art of the PS3 Twisted Metal that never was!
The Day the Earth Stood Still screening
1:00-2:30
Location: Marriott, Marina Ballroom D
Watch the movie with fellow fans.
SHIFTing Gears: Tim Kring and Zach Quinto
1:30-2:30
Location: Room 5AB
Tim Kring (creator of Heroes) and Zach Quinto (Heroes' Sylar, Star Trek's Spock) discuss Tim's new venture into book publishing with his book, Shift, the first novel in the Gate of Orpheus trilogy. Tim will be debuting the book trailer and discuss the many other multiplatform elements he has created to promote the book. Join Tim and Zach for this one-on-one interview and Q&A session!
Star Wars Day: Inside the Force
2:00-3:00
Location: Room 7AB
Lucasfilm Animation artists Dave Filoni (supervising director), Joel Aron (CG supervisor), and Kilian Plunkett (lead designer), take you on an in-depth journey from script to screen, showing how an episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is made and demonstrate the transformation of the animation style from Season One to the upcoming Season Three.
Being Human Signing
2:00-3:00
Location: BBC AMERICA booth (#3629)
BBC AMERICA's hit sci-fi show Being Human, which follows three twenty-somethings living double lives as a werewolf, a vampire, and a ghost, returns for an all-new U.S. premiere season the same weekend as Comic-Con. The Los Angeles Times declared, "Buffy fans - come out of the Twilight and sink your teeth into this import." Creator/writer Toby Whithouse will join cast members Russell Tovey (George), Lenora Crichlow (Annie), Aidan Turner (Mitchell), and Sinead Keenan (Nina) on stage for a signing at the BBC AMERICA booth (#3629). Being Human premieres Saturday, July 24, directly following the Doctor Who season finale. The Being Human: Season 1 DVD hits stores on July 20.
BROM signing
2:00-5:00
Location: Donato Arts Booth (#4503)
Legendary illustrator and author will be signing. Be sure to check out his new novel, "Child Thief."
Miramax Films: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
2:15-3:45
Location: Hall H
Producer/co-writer Guillermo del Toro and director Troy Nixey present a first look at their new film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, a hair-raising, spine-chilling tale of horror about a little girl (Bailee Madison) who is sent to live with her father (Guy Pearce) and his girlfriend (Katie Holmes) in the old mansion they are renovating, only to unwittingly unleash malevolent creatures bent on destroying all of them.
Star Trek: First Contact screening
2:34-4:24
Location: Marriott, Marina Ballroom D
Watch the movie with fellow fans.
Building a Horror Entertainment Franchise: Dead Space 2
3:30-4:30
Location: Room 3
The sequel to 2008's award-winning horror videogame returns with its highly anticipated sequel in January 2011. Dead Space 2 unleashes a truly epic terror experience that will bring the psychological thrills of deep space to a terrifying new level beyond just video games. Executive producer Steve Papoutsis, art director Ian Milham, and producers Rich Briggs and Chuck Beaver will be talking about how they intend to establish Dead Space 2 among the top horror entertainment franchises in the world with a novel, animated feature, graphic novel, Motion Comic game and fan merchandise.
Fable III
4:00-5:00
Location: Room 24ABC
Journey from a revolutionary to king or queen of Albion and along the way battle enemies far and wide while meeting a hilarious cast of characters. Fable III features a stellar voice cast, including John Cleese in the role of your personal butler, and boasts an Academy Award winner as well.
Sony Pictures Entertainment: The Other Guys, The Green Hornet, and Priest
4:00-6:00
Location: Hall H
- The Other Guys--NYPD Detectives Christopher Danson and P.K. Highsmith (Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson) are the baddest and most beloved cops in New York City. Two desks over and one back, sit Detectives Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg). You've seen them in the background of photos of Danson and Highsmith, out of focus and eyes closed. They're not heroes -- they're "the Other Guys." But every cop has his day and soon Gamble and Hoitz stumble into a seemingly innocuous case no other detective wants to touch that could turn into New York City's biggest crime. It's the opportunity of their lives, but do these guys have the right stuff? Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, and co-writer/director Adam McKay will be appearing in person.
- The Green Hornet--Director Michel Gondry, who makes movies with a special, personal signature, is taking on The Green Hornet -- and he's doing it in 3D. Comic-Con audiences, prepare yourselves. In The Green Hornet, Britt Reid (Seth Rogen) is the son of L.A.'s most prominent and respected media magnate and perfectly happy to maintain a directionless existence on the party scene -- until his father (Tom Wilkinson) mysteriously dies, leaving Britt his vast media empire. Striking an unlikely friendship with one of his father's more industrious and inventive employees, Kato (Jay Chou), they see their chance to do something meaningful for the first time in their lives: fight crime. To get close to the criminals, they come up with the perfect cover: they'll pose as criminals themselves. Protecting the law by breaking it, Britt becomes the vigilante The Green Hornet as he and Kato hit the streets. Confirmed to appear in person to unveil this early look at The Green Hornet in 3D are the Hornet himself, Seth Rogen, director Michel Gondry, writer Evan Goldberg, producer Neal Moritz, and actor Christoph Waltz.
- Priest (3D) -- A western-infused post-apocalyptic thriller, set in an alternate world -- one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest (Paul Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities. When his niece (Lily Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on an obsessive quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece's boyfriend (Cam Gigandet), a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess (Maggie Q) who possesses otherworldly fighting skills. Stars Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Maggie Q, Cam Gigandet, Stephen Moyer, and director Scott Stewart will be onstage to unveil the first 3D look at Priest.
Adult Swim Panel Featuring Robot Chicken, Venture Bros, and Metalocalypse
4:30-5:30
Location: Room 6BCF
Show creators Seth Green, Matt Senreich, and Tom Root (Robot Chicken), Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer (Venture Bros), and Brendon Small (Metalocalypse) discuss their original series, screen sneak peeks, and answer questions. Keith Crofford, VP of production at Adult Swim, will moderate.
Fallout: Game Writing in Evolving Franchise
4:30-5:30
Location: Room 9
Obsidian Entertainment, the developers working on Bethesda's upcoming Fallout New Vegas, walk through the process of narrative and cinematic techniques used in bringing life and reactivity to franchises over the years, focusing on their upcoming work on Bethesda's Fallout New Vegas. Examples will also be drawn from upcoming titles, Dungeon Siege III, and previous titles such as Neverwinter Nights 2, Alpha Protocol, and Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. The developers will discuss how the franchise and development team can help guide the narrative and cinematic presentation of these elements and will showcase footage from these titles.
Galaxy Quest screening
4:30-6:10
Location: Marriott, Marina Ballroom D
Watch the movie with fellow fans.
Falling Skies
4:45-5:45
Location: Room 6A
They're coming. Get the very first look at Steven Spielberg's new series that envisions a world where aliens have invaded and the fate of humanity lies in the hands of a few survivors. Noah Wyle (ER, TNT's The Librarian movies) and Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation) join co-executive producer and writer Mark Verheiden (Heroes, Battlestar Galactica) for a Q&A on the new series. Falling Skies premieres on TNT next summer. Moderated by Marc Bernadin.
Famous Monsters of Filmland: From the Pages and Beyond
5:30-6:30
Location: Room 3
Philip Kim (publisher) and Michael Heisler (editor-in-chief) have successfully established the tone of Famous Monsters of Filmland from issue #250 and beyond. Join Michael, Phil, Jessie Lilley (editor), and guest Bela Lugosi Jr. (son of Dracula legendary actor Bela Lugosi) as they discuss the past and the future of genre.
Vertigo: On the Edge
5:30-6:30
Location: Room 6DE
Find out what compelling tales comics' edgiest imprint has in store for you in the months to come! Led by senior VP/executive editor Karen Berger, the all-star lineup of talent includes Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), Gabriel Bá (Daytripper), Cliff Chiang (Neil Young's Greendale), Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition), Joshua Dysart (Neil Young's Greendale, Unknown Soldier), Peter Gross (The Unwritten), Matt Kindt (Revolver), Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), Peter Milligan (Greek Street, Hellblazer), Fabio Moon (Daytripper), Chris Roberson (iZombie), Scott Snyder (American Vampire), Matthew Sturges (Jack of Fables), Jill Thompson (Little Endless), Bill Willingham (Fables) and others.
Shout! Factory: Roger Corman: King of the Independents
5:30-6:30
Location: Room 25ABC
If your idea of fun is watching wild and outrageous cult flicks, you will not want to miss this! Oscar recipient for Lifetime Achievement and legendary director/producer Roger Corman takes center stage to share insights on his incredible filmmaking career. Notable Corman alumni will also be in attendance to reflect on their involvement during his New World Pictures era in the'70s and '80s, at a time when grindhouse theatres and drive-ins were the place to see over-the-top sex and violence. Panelists include Joe Dante (director of Piranha), Sid Haig (The Devil's Rejects), Mary Woronov (House of the Devil), and Allan Holzman (director, Forbidden World). Moderated by Alex Stapleton (director of King of the B's: The Independent Life of Roger Corman). Short Q&A if time permits.
Being Human Panel
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Room 6A
Creator/writer Toby Whithouse with cast members Russell Tovey (George), Lenora Crichlow (Annie), Aidan Turner (Mitchell), and Sinead Keenan (Nina) are on stage for a fan Q&A and exclusive inside peek at the new U.S. premiere season. Don't miss the chance to get the inside secrets on the double-lives of a werewolf, a vampire, and a ghost, joined this season by George's friend Nina who's got a mysterious secret of her own.
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan screening
6:15-8:05
Location: Marriott, Marina Ballroom D
Watch the movie with fellow fans.
Gears of War 3
6:30-7:30
Location: Room 25ABC
Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski, executive producer Rod Fergusson and New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss provide the first look at the biggest game of 2011, including a live game demo and key announcements.
Old School American Horror
6:30-7:30
Location: Room 32AB
Featuring legendary horror icons and the hottest names in the genre, the cast of Hatchet II presents an old school American horror panel. Kane Hodder (Friday The 13th), Tony Todd (Candyman), R. A. Mihailoff (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Danielle Harris (Halloween), Tom Holland (Child's Play), and Adam Green (Hatchet) are on hand for an unforgettable panel.
TV Guide Magazine: The 2010 Hot List
6:30-7:30
Location: Ballroom 20
Featuring the hottest supernatural/sci-fi talent in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes from new and returning series. Moderated by TV Guide Magazine's Executive Editor Craig Tomashoff the panel includes -- Morena Baccarin (V), Brannon Braga (Terra Nova, Flash Forward), Michael Chiklis (No Ordinary Family), Morris Chestnut (V), Keith David (The Cape), Zachary Levi (Chuck), David Lyons (The Cape), Chi McBride (Human Target), Elizabeth Mitchell (V), and others to be announced!
30 Days of Night: Dark Days
7:30-8:30
Location: Room 7AB
This highly anticipated sequel to the box office hit 30 Days of Night is based on the second book of the cult graphic novel series and will debut on Blu-ray and DVD this fall from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Director/co-screenwriter Ben Ketai (Dusk to Dusk), graphic novel creator/co-writer Steve Niles, stars Keile Sanchez (Lost), Diora Baird (TCM: The Beginning), and Rhys Coiro (Entourage, upcoming Straw Dogs), and producer J. R. Young (Ghosthouse) are on hand for an exclusive sneak peek, panel, and Q&A session.
Anthropology of Twilight Zone
8:00-9:00
Location: Room 8
Daryl G. Frazetti (anthropologist, Western Nevada College) and Curtis Webster (Spirit of Star Trek host) examine Rod Serling's exploration of the ambiguity of reality as it relates to the human condition, exceeding cultural space/time constraints. This panel examines questions such as: What is the deeper cultural meaning of "perception"? What is the cultural meaning of myth? How might Twilight Zone function as myth? How do Sterling's insights speek to concepts of cultural and linguistic relativism? Don't miss this enthralling discussion on the mix of Serling's magic and science fiction as the presenters follow each twist and turn that moves the meanings of his stories into the mythical realm. Participation highly encouraged!
The Blood Factory
9:30-10:30
Location: Room 5AB
To unlock the bone-chilling secrets of The Blood Factory, join Danny De Vito (actor/director/star of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), John Albo (writer/director of Flexing with Monty), Nick Bonamy (art director of The Blood Factory), "Tkay" Raul Garcia (website developer), Frank Ippolito (effects makeup, Pirates of the Caribbean 2 & 3), William Mesa (visual effects, Army of Darkness), and Tracey Walter. Relish new short films from The Blood Factory: tales of horror that will conjure nightmares to disturb your sleep for nights to come.
Spike & Mike's Festival of Animation: Sick and Twisted
10:00-12:00
Room 6BCF
Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation blasts back to Comic-Con with the venerable cult classic festival "Sick and Twisted," chock full of new and classic downright wrong cartoons. Come join the fun and meet Spike!
Outlander screening
10:25-12:15
Location: Marriott, Marina Ballroom D
Watch the movie with fellow fans.
Syfy Original Movies and Chiller: Mega Piranha
11:00-12:30
Location: Room 6A
Feast your eyes on a late-night screening of this terrifyingly fun Syfy thriller, with a special live introduction from Mega Piranha star and '80s pop music icon Tiffany. Plus, stick around for bonus looks at scary good entertainment from Chiller.
Queen of Outer Space screening
12:20-1:40
Location: Marriott, Marina Ballroom D
Watch the movie with fellow fans.

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Saturday, July 24

Panel of the Living Dead: Surviving the Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Onslaught on Xbox 360
10:00-11:00
Location: Room 25ABC
Xbox 360 has become the exclusive epicenter for zombies. The team behind Capcom's Dead Rising 2 joins the industry's top zombie creative minds and a special guest zombie authority for a behind-the-braaaiiinnss look at the popular zombie titles on Xbox 360. Chomp on insights into how they've developed their unique lexicon on undead lore and storytelling approaches, and get survival tips for the inevitable zombie apocalypse. Join the flesh-hungry undead for a special Dead Rising 2 surprise from Capcom and be one of the first 25 zombies attending the panel to receive a special token for Dead Rising 2: Case Zero.
Reading with Brains: The Rise and Unrelenting Stamina of Zombie Fiction
11:00-12:00
Location: Room 7AB
Authors and survivors include Amelia Beamer (The Loving Dead), Max Brooks (The Zombie Survival Guide), Seth Grahame-Smith (Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Slayer), Mira Grant (The Newsflesh trilogy). Walter Greatshell (Xombies: Apocalypticon), Jonathan Maberry (Rot & Ruin), Ryan Mecum (Zombie Haiku), John Skipp (Zombies: Encounters with the Hungry Dead), and Joan Frances Turner (Dust). Moderated by Maryelizabeth Hart, Mysterious Galaxy.
Spotlight on Gerard Way
11:15-12:15
Location: Room 6DE
Comic-Con special guest Gerard Way, writer/creator of The Umbrella Academy (and vocalist for My Chemical Romance), is joined by guests in a 60-minute deconstruction of the comic book industry, featuring helicopter rides and Jonesy the Human Ferret.
IDW Publishing: Infestation 2011
2:00-1:00
Location: Room 8
In 2011, IDW will infest the comics world in new and exciting -- and potentially disturbing -- ways. EIC/CCO Chris Ryall, editors Andy Schmidt and Scott Dunbier, and creators offer a lively discussion of IDW's upcoming titles, including at least two big and unexpected announcements, as well as the first hint of "Infestation," IDW's big 2011 event!
Indyfans
12:00-1:00
Location: Santa Rosa Room, Marriott Hotel and Marina
The Indiana Jones Fan Group returns to Comic-Con to discuss all things Indy. There are always giveaways, special guests, and you never know what to expect when the Indyfans come to town.
Metalocalypse Signing
12:30-1:30
Location: Adult Swim Booth #3351
Talent: Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha
MTV Games
12:30-1:30
Location: Room 4
Harmonix have revolutionized the world of music video games with groundbreaking titles such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band, bringing virtual rock to your living room. This year, the world's premier music video game company is set to rock the world again with Rock Band 3 and Dance Central, bringing gamers ever closer to the real thing. Join the Harmonix team for a fast-paced panel discussion, insane performances, and some fun surprises!
The World That Is God of War
1:00-2:00
Location: Room 7AB
Ru Weerasuriya and Dana Jan (God of War: Chains of Olympus), and others have helped to expand the God of War universe with their smash hit on PlayStation Portable, God of War: Chains of Olympus. Now they're back, along with their talented team at Ready At Dawn Studios to expand on this blockbuster mythological world with God of War: Ghost of Sparta. Join Ru, Dana, and team for this one-on-one interview and Q&A session!
Sanctuary

1:00-2:00
Location: Indigo Ballroom, San Diego Hilton Bayfront
Walk on the wild side at Syfy's highly anticipated Sanctuary panel. Moderated by Josh Gates (Destination Truth) and featuring Amanda Tapping (Helen Magnus), Robin Dunne (Will Zimmerman), and executive producers Martin Wood and Damian Kindler, you'll experience this revolutionary Syfy original series like never before.
Overture: Let Me In / Hammer Films relaunch
1:30-2:30
Location: Hall H
Join cast and filmmakers of Let Me In, a haunting and provocative thriller written and directed by filmmaker Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) and produced by legendary British horror brand Hammer Films, as they give a sneak peek into this highly anticipated film. Let Me In is an astonishing coming-of-age story between a young girl (Kick Ass's Chloe Moretz) and an alienated young boy (Kodi Smit-McPhee from The Road) unlike any other you have seen. Based on the best-selling Swedish novel Lat den Ratte Komma (Let The Right One In) by John Ajvide Lindqvist, and the highly acclaimed film of the same name, Let Me In takes audiences straight to the troubled heart of adolescent longing and loneliness. Academy Award nominee Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) also stars in this exhilarating reboot of the beloved original, produced by legendary British horror brand Hammer Films.
Trog screening
2:00-3:30
Location: Marriott, Marina Ballroom D
Watch the movie with fellow fans.
V Screening and Q&A
2:30–3:15 p.m.
Location: Ballroom 20
The cast and creative team behind this thrilling drama series about the world’s first alien encounter make their return to Comic-Con. V series stars Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost), Morris Chestnut (Boyz n the Hood), Joel Gretsch (The 4400), Logan Huffman (America), Laura Vandervoort (Smallville), Charles Mesure (Xena: Warrior Princess) with Morena Baccarin (Firefly) and Scott Wolf (Go) will join executive producers Scott Rosenbaum (Chuck, The Shield) and Steve Pearlman (Related) for a Q&A session with fans and to screen a special highlight reel from the show’s first season. From HDFilms in association with Warner Bros. Television, V will return midseason on ABC, and V: The Complete First Season will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD this fall. Become a fan of V on Facebook at www.facebook.com/V and follow the show on Twitter at www.twitter.com/VonABC.
The Return of Trailer Park
2:45-3:45
Location: Hall H
The long awaited sequel to one of Comic-Con's oldest events...and for the first time in 3D. The only time and place where you can see current and new 3D trailers all together at once.
Spotlight on Ray Bradbury
3:00-4:00
Location: Room 6DE
He was at the very first Comic-Con and we kind of think he'll be at the very last one, too, far off in the future. Science fiction author Ray Bradbury is literally a national treasure. Ray talks with biographer Sam Weller and moderator writer/producer Arnold Kunert in his yearly visit with his fans at Comic-Con.
Warehouse 13 and Eureka
3:30-5:00
Location: Room 6BCF
Don't miss two of Syfy's biggest hit series in one exclusive event. Catch back-to-back Warehouse 13 and Eureka panels, featuring Warehouse 13's Eddie McClintock (Pete Lattimer), Joanne Kelly (Myka Bering), Saul Rubinek (Artie Nielsen), Allison Scagliotti (Claudia Donovan), and Jack Kenny (showrunner/executive producer) and Eureka's Colin Ferguson (Jack Carter), Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Allison Blake), Neil Grayston (Douglas Fargo), James Callis (Grant), Jaime Paglia (co-creator/executive producer/writer), and Bruce Miller (executive producer/writer).
Robert E. Howard in Comics: Then. Now. Always.
3:30-4:30
Location: Room 24ABC
Robert E. Howard is seen as the grandfather of the sword and sorcery fiction genre. He's created such classic characters as Kull the Conqueror, Red Sonya, and Conan the Barbarian that have lived in comics for more than 40 years! Explore worlds of magic, bravery, and savage revenge as this panel delves in to Robert E. Howard's timeless fiction in comics of the past, present and future.
Screen Gems: Resident Evil: Afterlife
4:00-4:45
Location: Hall H
In a world ravaged by a virus infection that turns its victims into the Undead, Alice (Milla Jovovich) continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap. The fourth installment of the hugely successful Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil: Afterlife is again based on the wildly popular video game series and this time will be shot in 3D using the same state-of-the-art cameras created for Avatar. Writer/director Paul W. S. Anderson, along with the film's stars Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, and Wentworth Miller, will be on hand to show you some stunning 3D sequences and answer your questions.
Brian and Wendy Froud signing
4:00-5:00
Location: Booth #1216
The legendary Frouds will be signing "The Heart of Faerie Oracle"
Universal: Paul and Cowboys & Aliens
4:45-5:45
Location: Hall H
Universal presents two upcoming films in this exclusive Hall H presentation.
Dark Shadows: The Classic Series, the Comic Books, and the Upcoming Film
5:00-6:00
Location: Room 3
Hermes Press celebrates Dark Shadows with a panel discussing the past, present, and future of the series. Join series stars Jonathan Frid (Barnabas Collins, via special video appearance), Lara Parker (Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans/Josette), with Jim Pierson (Dark Shadows) and Daniel Herman (publisher, Hermes Press) for a discussion and Q&A session.
Hellboy, The BPRD, and Beyond
5:00-6:00
Room 25ABC
As Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo near the end of their epic Hellboy trilogy (Darkness Calls, The Wild Hunt, and now The Storm), join them and long-suffering editor Scott Allie in a Q&A session covering the entire Hellboy universe, plus Mignola's new series Baltimore: The Plague Ships.
Avatar Press and Max Brooks
5:30-6:30
Location: Room 26AB
Max Brooks (World War Z) leads off the Avatar panel with one of his legendary Zombie Survival talks and a Q&A session. Then editor-in-chief William Christensen fills you in on all the upcoming Avatar projects with Mike Wolfer (Gravel, Wolfskin, Lady Death) and Jacen Burrows (Crossed, Neonomicon).
War of the Worlds: Goliath
6:00-7:00
Location: Room 5AB
War of the Worlds: Goliath is an animated, 95-minute, battle epic set in a Steampunk 1914 Earth that has rebuilt and rearmed following the failed Martian Invasion of 1900. Set for release in early 2011, War of the Worlds: Goliath features voices by Peter Wingfield, Adam Baldwin, Elizabeth Gracen, Jim Byrnes, and Adrian Paul, among others. Producer Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Heavy Metal), producer/director Joe Pearson (Roswell Conspiracies, Captain Simian and the Space Monkeys), producer/writer David Abramowitz (Highlander), and producer Leon Tan screen footage from the upcoming feature, discuss the production process, and hold a Q&A session.
Roddenberry Presents
6:00-7:00
Location: Room 25ABC
Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry (CEO, Roddenberry Productions), Trevor Roth (head of development, Days Missing) and Tory Mell (production supervisor, Trek Nation) are taking the name that created Star Trek and bringing it to levels not seen since the original days of the genre-changing television show. Join them for some awesome discussions and a chance to win a free iPad! Also on the panel: Phil Hester (Days Missing, Green Arrow), Dave Marquez (Days Missing, Syndrome), Stephen Christie (Archaia Publishing), and Paul Morrissey (editor, Days Missing).
What's Hot @ Harper: A Special Sneak Preview of Upcoming SF, Fantasy, Urban Noir, Horror & More
6:30-7:30
Location: Room 26AB
Want to hear about The Fall by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan? Get a sneak preview of the next Kim Harrison? Meet some of the Eos and Avon authors and hear about their upcoming books? Plus get free stuff (including a chance to win a new e-Reader, so you can enjoy all of Harper's 'e' offerings)? Then don't miss this panel on HarperCollins's upcoming sci-fi/fantasy/horror titles and more! Moderated by Diana Gill, executive editor, HarperCollins Publishers, with authors Brom, Richard Kadrey, Marjorie M. Liu, and others.
MythBusters
7:15-8:15
Location: Room 6BCF
An explosive hour with Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Tory Belleci, Grant Imahara, and, for the first time ever at Comic-Con, Kari Byron! Find out what really goes on behind the scenes, learn what myths they're working on now, and see never-before-shown video. Chris Hardwick (Web Soup, Attack of the Show, Nerdist) moderates...for Science! MythBusters airs this fall on Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel.
12-Gauge Comics: Boondock Saints: The Comic Series!
7:30-8:30
Location: Room 9
Troy Duffy, the writer/director of the cult-hit films The Boondock Saints and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, takes you behind the scenes of his comic trilogy, In Nomine Patris. Find out what's next for the McManus Brothers and Il Duce, as Duffy and comic series co-writer J.B. Love fill you in on their plans for the next exciting storyline. But that's not all...get a sneak peek at the new Boondock Saints iPhone game with developer Terrence Myers, and as an extra-special treat, David Della Rocco (the beloved "Rocco" from the films) will be taking your questions during the Q&A session! Moderated by comic series producer Eben Matthews and 12-Gauge publisher Keven Gardner (The Ride).
Troma Troma Troma
8:00-9:00
Location: Room 8
Movie-making insights with irreverent filmmakers Lloyd Kaufman (Poultrygiest: Night of the Chicken Dead), Adam Green (Frozen), Adam Rifkin (The Dark Backward), Dennis Dreith (Creep Van), Darren Bousman (Mother's Day), James Gunn (Super), and moderator Mimi Cruz (Night Flight Comics). Troma Entertainment is Reel Independence!
World Premiere of The House That Drips Blood on Alex: An Evening With Tommy Wiseau
8:30-9:30
Location: Room 7AB
Visionary cult auteur Tommy Wiseau, creator of midnight movie phenomenon The Room, has teamed up with Atom.com and Studio 8 for The House That Drips Blood On Alex. See the world premiere and join the cast and creators Tommy Wiseau, Brock LaBorde, Jared Richard, Yaque Silva-Doyle, Chris Trew, Joey Greco (Cheaters), and Justine Ezarik (iJustine) for a lively discussion.
Highlander screening
9:15-11:10
Location: Marriott, Marina Ballroom D
Watch the movie with fellow fans.

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Sunday, July 25

Spotlight on Ann and Jeff VanderMeer
10:30-11:30
Location: Rom 8
Dr. Lambshead, Steampunk, Weird Tales, Imaginary Animals, and You— Weird Tales editor and Hugo Award winner Ann VanderMeer and her World Fantasy Award–winning husband, writer/editor Jeff VanderMeer, take you on a whirlwind exclusive inside look at a cornucopia of exciting new projects, from The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities, featuring work by Mike Mignola and Greg Broadmore, to the Steampunk Bible coffeetable book, from the rejuvenated Weird Tales to the insanely entertaining Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals, featuring recipes for Wookiee and Cthulhu by Ace of Cake's Duff Goldman. With discussion, interrogation, arguments, and, er, Mongolian Death Worms. Nom nom.
Halo Universe Panel
11:00-12:00
Location: Room 32AB
Frank O'Connor (343 Industries) hosts this panel of renowned Halo creators, including appearances by authors and representatives from long-standing partners such as McFarlane Toys and Weta.
Supernatural Screening and Q&A
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Location: Ballroom 20
Supernatural Screening and Q&A – Join Supernatural cast members to be announced, executive producers Sera Gamble (Eyes) and Ben Edlund (Angel), and creator/executive producer Eric Kripke (Boogeyman) for an exclusive sneak peek at footage from the highly anticipated sixth season of this thrill-ride series, which moves to a new day – Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on The CW – this fall. The panel will answer questions from the audience and also show a portion of the special features from the upcoming Supernatural: The Complete Fifth Season DVD and Blu-ray™ release, in stores September 7. Supernatural is produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Supernatural and follow Supernatural on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CW_Supernatural
Dark Horse: Yoshitaka Amano
11:30-12:30
Location: Room 8
Please join Dark Horse Comics to celebrate the career and the rare U.S. appearance of legendary Japanese artist Yoshitako Amano. The creator of Vampire Hunter D will be joined by Hollywood darling "Mink" to discuss their recent collaboration, Shinjuku, an epic work of artistic genius that explores the seedy underworld of modern Tokyo.
Comic-Con Debut: International Hit Merlin
11:45-12:45
Location: Room 6BCF
There will be magic and adventure aplenty as the global sensation Merlin (airing on the BBC and in 170 countries, including Syfy in the U.S.) makes its Comic-Con International debut. Series stars Anthony Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Merlin himself, Colin Morgan, join co-creators and executive producers Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy to guide fans through a mystical behind-the-scenes tour of the popular series, providing an exclusive sneak peek at scenes from the upcoming third season and taking an insightful and often humorous glance back at the series' first two seasons.
WildStorm Focus on RED: the Comic Book
12:00-1:00
Location: Room 4
Wanna know more about RED -- one of this fall's most anticipated movies with an all-star cast led by Bruce Willis? Artist Cully Hamner is up front-and-center to tell all about his exciting thriller co-created with Warren Ellis. Plus, with your hosts, senior VP for creative affairs Gregory Noveck and VP/general manager Hank Kanalz, there's more RED comic news with screenwriters Erich Hoeber, John Hoeber, Doug Wagner, and others on what's in store for this ageless hero!
Browncoats Fan Group
12:00-2:00
Location: Room 32AB
Fans of Firefly and Serenity are welcome to join the California Browncoats. Get the scoop on upcoming 'verse-related and 'verse-friendly events and products that you'll really love. Drop by any time to join the fun and find out what the group is up to, but those arriving by 12:20 can enter to play "Serenity Spin": put your 'verse-related trivia to the test to win shiny prizes! You never know what else might happen!

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Autographs

Signings are held in the Sails Pavilion on the upper floor of the Convention Center

These Signings Are Limited, You Must Get A Ticket

38 Studios and Electronic Arts Video Game Debut
Todd McFarlane, R. A. Salvatore, Ken Rolston and Curt Schilling
Thursday, AA6, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Drawing for Line Tickets expected to begin at 9:15 am Thursday in the Autograph Area
Ray Guns, Robots and Rockets: The Influence of Ray Bradbury on the Future
Ray Bradbury and Sam Weller
Saturday, AA1, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Drawing for Line Tickets expected to begin at 9:15 am Saturday in the Autograph Area
Guillermo del Toro
Director: The Strain, The Fall
Friday, AA3, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drawing for Line Tickets expected to begin at 9:15 am Friday in the Autograph Area
Tommy Lee Edwards
Artist: Comic-Con exclusive Torchwood comic issue 1
Saturday, AA20, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Drawing for Line Tickets expected to begin at 9:15 am Saturday in the Autograph Area
Merlin Cast and Crew
Anthony Head, Colin Morgan, Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy
Sunday, AA6, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Drawing for Line Tickets expected to begin at 9:15 am Sunday in the Autograph Area
MythBusters
Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage
Saturday, AA4, 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Saturday, AA4, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Drawing for Line Tickets expected to begin at 9:15 am on Saturday in the Autograph Area

Group Signings
Epic Fantasy, Bigger Than Life Heroes/Heroines
Christopher Paolini, Megan Whelan Turner, Lynn Flewelling, Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks
Thursday, AA1, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Farscape
Gigi Edgley, David Franklin, Virginia Hey
Thursday, AA21, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, AA21, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday, AA21, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Old School American Horror
Kane Hodder, actor, Jason Vorhees, Hatchet; Danielle Harris, actress, Halloween, Hatchet II; Tony Todd, actor, Candyman, Hatchet II; Tom Holland, actor/director, Child's Play, Hatchet II; R.A. Mihailoff, actor, Leatherface, Hatchet II; Adam Green, director, Hatchet, Hatchet II
Friday, AA20, 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Parasomnia
Patrick Kilpatrick, actor, Minority Report; Cherilyn Wilson, actress, I Heart Vampires; Timothy Bottoms, actor, The Last Picture Show; William Malone, director, House On Haunted Hill
Thursday, AA19, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures
Zak Bagans, host and investigator; Nick Groff, host and investigator; Aaron Goodwin, equipment technician and investigator
Friday, AA18, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday, AA18, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Sunday, AA18, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Universal Dead
Doug Jones, actor; Gary Graham, actor; Valerie Perez, actor; Kelly Parks, writer; Vernon Mortensen, director; and Feo Amante, art director
Friday, AA20, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, AA18, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Individual Signings
Reggie Bannister
actor (Phantasm I-IV, Bubba Ho-Tep)
Thursday, AA31, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, AA31, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, AA31, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, AA31, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Dirk Benedict
actor (Battlestar Galactica, The A-Team)
Thursday, AA32, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, AA32, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday, AA32, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday, AA32, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Jeffrey Breslauer
actor/author (Swamp Thing, Abner the Clown)
Thursday, AA26, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, AA26, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, AA26, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, AA22, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Debbie Lee Carrington
actor (Star Wars: Episode VI-Return of the Jedi , Total Recall)
Thursday, AA32, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, AA14, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Georgia Van Cuylenburg
actor (Final Fantasy XIII, Seven Kingdoms Conquest)
Friday, AA17, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, AA17, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Maxwell Alexander Drake
author (Genesis of Oblivion Saga series)
Thursday, AA12, 10:00 am - 2:30 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
Gigi Fast Elk Bannister
actor/SFX artist (Phantasm IV, Bubba Ho-Tep)
Thursday, AA31, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, AA31, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, AA31, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, AA31, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Megan Franich
actor (30 Days of Night)
Thursday, AA27, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, AA29, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, AA29, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, AA29, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sid Haig
actor (The Devil's Rejects, House of a 1000 Corpses)
Saturday, AA13, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Richard Hatch
actor/writer (Battlestar Galactica- classic and re-imagined)
Thursday, AA21, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, AA33, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday, AA33, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday, AA33, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Erin Gray
actor (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century)
Thursday, AA27, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, AA27, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday, AA27, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday, AA27, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Gil Gerard
actor (Buck Rogers, Sidekicks, E.A.R.T.H. Force)
Thursday, AA13, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, AA26, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday, AA12, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Herbert Jefferson Jr
actor (Battlestar Galactica)
Thursday, AA11, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday, AA11, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday, AA11, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday, AA11, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Irwin Keyes
actor (House of 1000 Corpses)
Thursday, AA22, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, AA31, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday, AA31, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Nutopia Kim
model (Heavy Metal, Star Wars Empire comic books)
Thursday, AA25, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, AA25, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, AA25, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, AA17, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
John Levene
actor (Doctor Who)
Saturday, AA14, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday, AA14, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Chase Masterson
actor (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
Thursday, AA10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday, AA10, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, AA10, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday, AA31, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Anthony Montgomery
actor (Star Trek Enterprise, Stargate SG-1)
Thursday, AA30, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, AA30, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cindy Morgan
actor (Caddyshack and TRON movies)
Friday, AA23, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, AA32, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, AA28, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Bill Moseley
actor (Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Devil's Rejects)
Thursday, AA16, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday, AA16, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday, AA16, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Natalija Nogulich
actor (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine)
Thursday, AA25, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, AA30, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, AA26, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cassandra Peterson
actor (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark)
Friday, AA4, 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, AA5, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Mark Sheppard
actor (Battlestar Galactica, Firefly)
Saturday, AA26, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Morgan Sheppard
actor (Transformers, Star Trek: The Movie)
Thursday, AA26, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, AA16, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday, AA30, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Adrienne Wilkinson
actor (Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Xena: Warrior Princess)
Thursday, AA23, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, AA23, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday, AA23, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday, AA23, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm