You & Comic Con!

Only a couple of weeks left before
the biggest event of the online movie geeks’ year in the SAN
DIEGO COMIC CON, which this year is running from July 26-29, and
seems to be gearing itself up for one of the biggest years yet. The
JoBlo.com crew is also rarin’ its respective asses with at least 6
representatives there this year (and a couple of them might even
remain sober enough to cover some of it), including me and the
Arrow, Mike Sampson, Jenny Karakaya, Jim Law and Johnny Moreno. We
may also have a few of our Cali folks there as well, so expect at
least one JoBlo.com kegger and plenty of arrests for lewd conduct.

The COMIC
CON website has posted its programming schedule and things are
looking super-busy, as per usual. We’re gonna try and get you guys
some sweet interviews, fun video bits and plenty of pics from the
events and the floor, and if you’re going to be there, make sure you
approach us (with weed) and say "Hey!" if you dig the
site. I’ll also be taking part in the Webmasters Panel on Sunday,
and you can see more on that below. I’ve posted only the cool and/or
movie-related items below, you can see the full schedule HERE.
Hope to see many of you there!!

Thursday, July 26

10:30-11:30 A Fan’s Guide to
Comic-Con—Be treated to a humorous and comprehensive guide to
your favorite convention as told by veteran attendees Wesley
Strawther, Jesse Lopez, and Johann Joseph, each with
over a decade of experience in attending the event. They’ll be
discussing how to make the most of your Comic-Con experience and how
you can prepare better for the convention next year. First-time
attendees won’t want to miss this panel, and seasoned vets just
might learn something as well. Room 8

11:00-12:00 Spike TV’s Scream
Awards: Frak the Oscars!—Celebrate Hollywood’s
often-ignored genres of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and comic books
with Spike TV’s Scream Awards. Hear several masterminds of the
genres discuss the challenges, surprises, and future of these
categories. Be the first to hear as the recipient of the 2007 Comic
Con Icon Award is announced. And Spike TV wants to hear from you,
the fans! Let them know your ideas for categories that should be
included at the 2007 Scream Awards. Room 3

11:00-12:00 DVD Sneak Peak
2007—Bill Hunt and Todd Doogan of The Digital Bits.com,
along with DVD producers Charles de Lauzirika (Blade
Runner: The Final Cut; Twin Peaks: The Complete Series), Robert
Meyer Burnett (Shoot ‘Em Up, Valkyrie), and Javier
Soto (Hellboy 2), offer exclusive sneak peeks of great
upcoming DVD and high-def special editions in the works for release
later this year. Exclusive footage from Blade Runner and Twin
Peaks will be shown. Q&A will follow if time permits. Room
5AB

1:00-2:00 Rosario Dawson: Occult
Crimes Taskforce—Actress Rosario Dawson (Grindhouse,
Clerks 2, Sin City) is joined by her creative team, writer David
Atchison and illustrator Tony Shasteen, as well as 12
Gauge Comics’ Keven Gardner (The Ride) and Gus
Vazquez, for a Q&A session about their hit comic series Occult
Crimes Taskforce. With their first trade paperback in stores now
and new stories on the horizon, the O.C.T. is just gearing
up! Find out about the upcoming miniseries and get an update on
Dimension’s Occult Crimes Taskforce feature film. Room
6A

1:00-2:00 Sideshow Collectibles:
From Concept to Collectible—Get a behind-the-scenes look at
the artistry and innovation involved in creating your favorite
figures, statues, and busts, from Star Wars, Lord of the
Rings, Marvel Comics, and more! The Sideshow Collectibles
Creative Team explains the development process and conducts a
Q&A session. Room 10

1:30-2:30 Blade Runner and
More—Syd Mead will be on hand in person to recall his
experiences while working on the motion picture Blade Runner
and to introduce his newest DVD release: Visual Futurist: The Art
& Life of Syd Mead. The DVD takes the viewer behind the
scenes and beyond the images he created for this film as well as Tron,
Star Trek: The Motion Picture, private 747s, games, yachts,
cars, and a seemingly endless list of major design projects around
the world. Syd looks forward to entertaining questions and providing
his unique perspective on topics of design for the film industry.
Joining him will be Paul M. Sammon, author of Future Noir:
The making of Blade Runner, the definitive book on its subject.
Paul will add his own anecdotes about BR’s creation while divulging
new details about his brand-new Second Edition Future Noir,
due for publication in late 2007. Room 6B

1:30-3:30 Paramount Pictures—Paramount
Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and Nickelodeon Movies present a bold
new vision for the future of adventure. Be here for a one-of-a-kind
presentation put together just for the fans at Comic-Con as you get
a look at such highly anticipated films as Beowulf, The
Spiderwick Chronicles, Stardust, Hot Rod, Iron Man, and the next
installments of Indiana Jones and Star Trek, plus a
few surprises. Appearing in person: JJ Abrams, Robert Downey Jr.,
Jon Favreau, Neil Gaiman, Roger Avary, and SNL‘s Andy
Samberg. Hall H

1:45-2:45 Stan Lee: True
Believer—Featuring the new documentary currently being
produced that looks at Stan Lee’s Marvel-ous life both then and now.
The film explores Stan’s broad influence on modern pop culture and
will try to discover the secret to Stan’s youthful energy! Join Stan
Lee and other special guests for this event. Room 6CDEF

3:45-5:15 Lionsgate—Get an
exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Lionsgate’s biggest upcoming
releases. First up, Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four),
Dane Cook (Employee of the Month), Dan Fogler (Balls
of Fury), and director Mark Helfrich take you behind the
scenes of Good Luck Chuck. Then Jessica is joined by
directors David Moreau and Xavier Palud (Them) for
a haunting glimpse into The Eye. Horror master Clive
Barker and the cast of Midnight Meat Train take you on a
terror trip through hell. Finally, director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw
II, Saw III), Tobin Bell (Saw I, II and III) and
the filmmakers of Saw IV invite you to play a game in the
cruel and deadly world of Jigsaw. Hall H

4:45-5:45 Spotlight on George
Romero—George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead) is
the undisputed master of zombie genre films, and Max Brooks (World
War Z, Zombie Survival Guide) has written the best-selling
zombie novels. Join these two titans of the undead as Max sits down
for a personal interview with George, talking about everything
zombies! Room 6CDEF

5:00-6:30 Lost Season 4—If
the Lost finale was any indication of things to come, you
will not want to miss this panel! Co-creator/executive producer Damon
Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse will
discuss the exciting new season of ABC’s Lost, all leading
up to the ultimate series finale. They’ll spotlight bonus features
from the 3rd season DVD box set, preview the new Lost video
game, take questions from the audience, and perhaps serve up more
surprises. Ballroom 20

5:15-6:45 Sony Pictures Imageworks:
Spider-Man 3 Triple Play—The leading artists on Spider-Man
3 reveal the creative challenge and technical achievement in
creating the triple threat of the movie’s dangerous villains. For
the first time, Imageworks produced fully articulated, performing CG
characters entirely composed of dynamically generated particles and
fluids. These digital characters, which embodied key-framed
performance animation, interacted with each other and with
live-action characters in real and synthetic environments. Academy
Award–winning senior visual effects supervisor Scott Stokdyk,
digital effects supervisors Ken Hahn and Peter Nofz,
and animation director Spencer Cook, all of whom returned for
their third Spider-Man, explore their experience in bringing
these legendary characters and this series to life. Room 6B

6:00-7:00 Fanboys—Fanboys
is an uproarious comedy that follows a group of young friends on
a cross-country quest to break into Skywalker Ranch and see Star
Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace before it is
released. Fanboys is a Weinstein Company presentation being
released in theaters by MGM on January 18, 2008. Stars Dan Fogler
(Balls of Fury), Sam Huntington (Superman Returns),
Chris Marquette (Joan of Arcadia), and Kristen
Bell (Veronica Mars) join writer/director Kyle
Newman and producers Matt Perniciaro and Dana Brunetti
for a Q&A session. Room 6CDEF

Nighttime Programs

7:15-8:45 The Pixar Story: To
Infinity and Beyond—A look at Pixar, the amazing studio
that revolutionized animation in a new film by Oscar nominated
documentary director Leslie Iwerks (Recycled Life).
The granddaughter of animation pioneer Ub Iwerks, Leslie continues
the family tradition and legacy. Room 6CDEF

9:00-12:00 8th Annual Kung-Fu
Superhero Extravaganza—Martial art movie master Ric Meyers
is back with his annual clip fest of the wildest, craziest,
funniest, and most amazing live Asian action you’ve ever laid your
lacerated eye orbs on. As always, get ready to laugh, gasp, cheer,
and maybe even grab a freebie or two. Last year was SRO, so don’t
miss out on the fun! Room 6CDEF

Friday, July 27

10:30-11:30 Star Wars Day:
Great Star Wars Books and Book News—J. W. Rinzler,
author of the recently released The Making of Star Wars, will
hurtle you back in time for a one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes look
at the nearly decade-long quest of George Lucas and his key
collaborators to make the “little” movie that became a
phenomenon. Stephen J. Sansweet, author of the upcoming The
Star Wars Vault, will talk about collecting the amazing,
never-before-published artifacts that will be part of each copy of
the new book. Finally, Keith Clayton (editor, Del Rey) will
reveal an exclusive announcement on an upcoming Star Wars
title from Del Rey and LucasBooks, just for audience members at
Comic-Con! Room 1AB

10:30-11:30 The Art of Adapting
Comics to the Screen—As the cinematic renaissance of comic
book–based films continues, here’s your chance to learn what it
takes to adapt these dream projects to the screen. Moderator Jeff
Goldsmith (senior editor, Creative Screenwriting
magazine) hosts a panel featuring Stan Lee (Fantastic Four),
Don Payne (co-writer, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver
Surfer), Mark Fergus (co-writer, Iron Man), Kevin
Feige (president of production, Marvel Studios), and Mark
Verheiden (Teen Titans). Room 6A

10:30-11:30 Pixar Short Films
Collection: Volume 1—Join three of Disney•Pixar’s most
talented filmmakers—Ralph Eggelston (Oscar-winning director
of For the Birds), Andrew Jimenez (Oscar-nominated
co-director of One Man Band), and Gary Rydstrom
(director of Pixar’s newest animated Oscar-nominated short, Lifted)—as
they discuss the studio’s acclaimed short films, with a Q&A
session to follow. Room 6CDEF

10:30-12:00 Warner Bros.—Warner
Bros. presents a sneak peek at some of its upcoming major film
releases!

The Invasion is a
nightmarish journey into a world where the only way to stay alive is
to stay awake. The mysterious crash of the space shuttle leads to
the terrifying discovery that there is something alien within the
wreckage. Those who come in contact with it are changing in ominous
and inexplicable ways. Producer Joel Silver appears in
person.

In the supernatural thriller One
Missed Call, people receive terrifying cell phone messages
of their own final fatal moments. Stars Edward Burns and Shannyn
Sossamon will be on stage to introduce film footage and answer
questions.

In Whiteout, Kate
Beckinsale stars as Carrie Stetko, the lone U.S. Marshal assigned to
Antarctica, whose investigation of the continent’s first murder
draws her into a shocking mystery. Now, with only three days until
winter, Carrie must solve the crime before Antarctica is plunged
into darkness and she is stranded with the killer. Star Kate
Beckinsale appears in-person.

From writer/directors Larry and Andy
Wachowski, the creators of the groundbreaking The Matrix trilogy,
and producer Joel Silver comes the live-action, high-octane family
adventure Speed Racer. Based on the classic series
created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida, the live-action Speed
Racer will showcase the kind of revolutionary visual effects and
cutting-edge storytelling that have become the benchmarks of the
Wachowski Brothers’ films.

In the all-new action comedy Get
Smart, Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) is on a mission to
thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime
syndicate known as KAOS.

In Trick ‘R Treat, the
tricks and treats of Halloween turn deadly as strange creatures of
every variety—human and otherwise—try to survive the scariest
night of the year. Mike Dougherty appears in-person to
discuss his directorial debut produced by Bryan Singer.

Written by Alan Moore and illustrated
by Dave Gibbons, Watchmen was originally published by
DC comics as a 12-issue comic book series between 1986 and 1987,
before subsequently being collected into a trade paperback. It
is the only graphic novel to win the prestigious Hugo Award or to be
named among Time magazine’s “100 Best English Language
Novels from 1923 to the Present.” Director Zack Snyder
will appear in-person to discuss the upcoming film and answer
questions. Hall H

11:30-12:30 Star Wars Day:
What’s New and What’s Coming from Hasbro—Come for first
announcements about Hasbro’s products that you might not hear
anywhere else, plus a special sneak preview of the 2008 product
line. Meet members of Hasbro’s Star Wars marketing and
design teams, the talented people who work on the company’s
Attacktix, Titanium, and Star Wars action figure line.
Q&A time included! Room 1AB

12:15-1:15 Stargate SG-1:
The Movie—It’s been barely a month since television’s
longest-running sci-fi series aired its final episode, yet the SG-1
team is already embarking on a perilous new mission—to recover the
Ark of Truth with the hopes that the power locked inside the ancient
artifact will loosen the grip of the Ori army on our galaxy.
Never-before-seen footage from the new direct-to-video movie (from
Fox Home Entertainment) will be followed by a Q&A session.
Participants include SG-1 stars Ben Browder (as Cameron
Mitchell), Amanda Tapping (as Samantha Carter), Michael
Shanks (as Daniel Jackson), Christopher Judge (as
Teal’c) and executive producer/director Robert Cooper. Ballroom
20

12:15-2:00 Twentieth Century
Fox—Twentieth Century Fox “jumps” into Comic-Con
with exclusive looks at some of the most-anticipated movie events of
2007 and 2008. In the epic action-adventure Jumper, a
genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. The
film, opening February 15, 2008, starring Hayden Christensen, Rachel
Bilson, Jamie Bell, and Samuel L. Jackson, is directed by Doug Liman.
The cast and filmmakers will screen footage.

In Aliens vs. Predator,
opening December 25, the iconic creatures from two of the scariest
film franchises ever are back. 

Agent 47 hits the big screen, as Fox
present footage from the long-awaited movie adaptation of the
legendary videogame franchise Hitman, opening
October 12. 

Vin Diesel stars in Babylon,
A.D., the story of a mercenary hired to deliver a package
from the ravages of post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe to a destination
in the teeming megalopolis of New York City. Opening February
29, 2008.

From Fox-Walden comes The
Dark Is Rising (opening October 5), based on the
classic science fiction novel about Will Stanton, a young man who
learns he is the last of a group of warriors who have dedicated
their lives to fighting the forces of the Dark. Filmmakers and cast
will present exclusive footage from the film.

City of Ember (opening
October 10, 2008) is a mystical city of lights. But now the city is
growing dark and two of its teenagers will need to unlock an ancient
mystery and help the citizens escape before the lights go out
forever. Director Gil Kenan (Monster House) has
put together an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the film. Hall
H

12:30-1:30 Star Wars Day:
LucasArts—Celebrate 25 of LucasArts videogames and learn about
the past, present, and future by attending this panel with key
LucasArts producers. See what LucasArts has in store, then ask your
own questions in a Q&A session. Room 1AB

12:30-1:30 Vertigo: I Am Legend—Top
sf/comic book writers and artists Orson Scott Card, Richard
Christian Matheson, Mark Protosevich, Steve Niles,
Bill Sienkiewicz, David Levy, and Jason Chan
unveil and discuss their contributions to the I Am Legend–inspired
comic book, as well as master sf author Richard Matheson’s enduring
influence. The limited-edition comic will be available at the panel
and at designated times in the DC Comics booth. Room 5AB

12:45-1:45 Sony Pictures
Television/Kids’ WB: The Spectacular Spider-Man—Get
an early look at the stunning art direction and exciting storylines
within the renowned webslinger’s newest animated adventures in The
Spectacular Spider-Man, a Culver Entertainment production coming
to Kids’ WB! on The CW in early 2008. Michael Vogel
from Sony Pictures Television Animation will moderate a panel headed
by supervising producer Greg Weisman (Gargoyles),
producer/supervising director Victor Cook (Hellboy: Blood
and Iron), character designer Sean “Cheeks” Galloway
(Hellboy animated films), Marvel senior VP of creative
development—animation Craig Kyle, and the newest voice of
Spider-Man, Josh Keaton (The Young & The Restless).
Room 6CDEF

1:00-2:00 Joel Silver: Return
To House on Haunted Hill and Moonlight—Acclaimed
producer Joel Silver (The Matrix Trilogy, V For
Vendetta, and the upcoming The Invasion and Speed
Racer) and Spanish director Victor Garcia (El Ciclo,
30 Days of Night Internet prequel series) take you back to the
infamous Hill House with Return to House on Haunted Hill, out
on DVD October 16. For this highly anticipated thrill ride—the
sequel to the 1999 number-one box office hit House on Haunted
Hill—Silver and Garcia assembled a team of Academy
Award–winning special effects wizards to bring the terrifying
frights and sounds of the Hill House back to shocking life. Catch a
world premiere sneak peek into the new horrors that await you within
the House and preview the never before seen "Navigational
Cinema" technology that will be featured on the Blu-ray and HD
DVD version of the release, allowing you, the viewer, to control the
nightmare. The panel also includes the stars of the film: Jeffrey
Combs (Re-Animator), Amanda Righetti (CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation), and Cerina Vincent (Cabin
Fever). 

Moonlight is a new
series from Joel Silver and the producers of Angel and Beauty
and the Beast. It stars Alex O’Loughlin (The Shield) as
Mick St. John, a Los Angeles private eye with a dark secret: he’s
a vampire. Using supernatural abilities to walk in the worlds of
both light and shadow, Mick tries to atone for the wrongs of his
past while contending with both his adversaries and growing conflict
within. The series also stars Jason Dohring (Veronica Mars),
Sophia Myles (Underworld: Evolution), and Shannyn Sossamon (A
Knight’s Tale). Produced by Silver Pictures Television in
association with Warner Bros. Television, Moonlight airs
Fridays at 9 PM ET/PT this fall on CBS. Room 6A

1:30-2:30 Star Wars Day:
Robot Chicken Sets and Toys—As production designer for the
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Special, Jed Hathaway
researched and designed each miniature set with exact replication
and utmost detail. In this discussion, Hathaway will explain the
basics of designing sets, props, and vehicles for stop-motion
animation. An in-depth behind the scenes video will show how his
team brought the Star Wars universe to life and show various
comparisons between the special and the original Star Wars Saga.
There will be a 20-minute presentation video followed by a
Q&A session. Room 1AB

1:30-2:30 24—For the
first time ever, the producers of the worldwide Fox phenomenon 24
come to Comic-Con for a discussion and Q&A about the hit
series that rewrote the rules of television storytelling. Will Jack
Bauer survive another harrowing day? Only executive producers
Evan Katz, Manny Coto, and David Fury know for sure, and
with any luck they’ll divulge that and a lot more about how they
intend to reinvent the Emmy Award–winning drama in its upcoming
seventh season. Room 6B

2:00-3:15 Spotlight on Neil Gaiman—One
of Comic-Con’s most popular guests returns to spend his weekend
with you. Neil Gaiman talks about this busy year, including
upcoming films Beowulf, Coraline, and Stardust (set to
premiere Comic-Con weekend in L.A.), that little ditty called Death
looming on the horizon, and tons of other great stuff he has in the
works. Room 6CDEF

2:15-3:00 New Line Cinema: Shoot
‘Em Up—A gritty, fast-paced action thriller, Shoot
‘Em Up kicks into high gear with a memorable opening scene and
never relents. New Line Cinema will show exclusive footage from
Shoot ‘Em Up, and star Clive Owen, along with director Michael
Davis, will be there to discuss the film! Also included in the
presentation will be a special preview of New Line Cinema’s upcoming
films, including The Golden Compass. Hall H

2:30-4:00 Dimension Films: Halloween
and The Mist—Join acclaimed musician and filmmaker Rob
Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects, House of 1000 Corpses) and
several cast members in a special preview of Zombie’s entirely new
take on the highly successful and terrifying Halloween legacy
that began in 1978. While revealing a new chapter in the established
Michael Myers saga, the film will surprise both classic and modern
horror fans with a departure from prior films in the Halloween
franchise. Brace yourself for unprecedented fear as Zombie turns
back time to uncover the making of a pathologically disturbed, even
cursed child named Michael Myers. Halloween comes early
this year—opening everywhere on August 31, 2007.

Writer/director and three-time Oscar
nominee Frank Darabont, along with actor Thomas Jane (The
Punisher) and special guests, presents a sneak preview of The
Mist. Based on the Stephen King novella, this highly anticipated
film will hit theatres on November 21, 2007. After a violent storm
attacks a town in Maine, an approaching cloud of mist appears the
next morning. As the mist quickly envelops the area, a group of
people get trapped in a local grocery store. The people soon
discover that within the mist lives numerous species of horrific,
unworldly creatures that entered through an interdimensional rift,
which may or may not have been caused by a nearby military base. Ballroom
20

2:30-3:30 Third Annual Valiant
Comics Open Conference—Join Kevin Vanhook, Mark
Moretti and Valiant fans across the world to discuss the Valiant
Universe. Other past Valiant artists including Jim Calafiore
will be on hand for an ask-anything panel, up close and personal.
Celebrate the return of the Valiant Universe with the impending Harbinger:
The Beginning hardcover next month. What else is in store from
Valiant? Room 24A

3:15-4:45 Warner Bros. Home Video:
300 and Blade Runner Final Cut—First up, 300
creator Frank Miller, director Zack Snyder, stars
including Lena Headey and David Wenham, producers Mark
Canton and Gianni Nunnari, and other special guests are
on hand to discuss the groundbreaking film and its highly
anticipated July 31 DVD release. Be the first to see a clip not
included in the theatrical release! Then it’s the 25th Anniversary
Blade Runner "Final Cut.” Director Ridley Scott (Alien,
Gladiator, Hannibal) has created a new, definitive version of
this landmark film, with scenes and special effects that have never
been shown before. Catch this first preview of the new version by
the legendary director of the final, authoritative. and best
presentation of one of the most acclaimed science fiction films of
the 20th century. This presentation will feature unseen clips from
the new cut as well as a look behind the scenes that will be
featured on the upcoming DVD box set. The panel includes Ridley
Scott, Sean Young, Joanna Cassidy, Joe Turkel,
James Hong, Syd Mead (designer/futurist), Mark
Stetson (FX), and DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika. Hall
H

3:30-4:30 Comics to Film: TATUA—Legendary
comic book creators Paul Jenkins (Wolverine Origin,
Frontlines) and Rob Prior (Spawn The Impaler, Buffy
the Vampire Slayer TV Show EFX) present their original new
motion picture TATUA. Actors C. Thomas Howell (The
Outsiders, Soul Man) and Michael Madsen (Reservoir
Dogs, Thelma & Louise), and metal band Helmet
featuring Page Hamilton (Unsung, Milquetoast) will
talk about the movie and the unprecedented impact that comic writers
currently have in Hollywood. Q&A will follow, as well as a video
presentation on movie projects by Jenkins and Prior, plus the
premiere of Helmet’s latest music video. Room 6A

3:30-4:30 American Dad—Seth
MacFarlane and the entire cast of American Dad (Wendy
Schaal, Rachael MacFarlane, Scott Grimes and Dee Bradley
Baker) will read a classic episode of the hilarious Fox animated
comedy LIVE for Comic-con fans! Immediately following the “table
read,” exec producers Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman
will open it up to questions from the audience, and will screen a
sneak peek of a never-before-seen future episode. Room 6CDEF

4:15-5:45 Warner Bros. Animation: The
Batman/Legion of Super-Heroes—This action-packed 90
minutes is split between two Warner Bros. Animation standouts: The
Batman and Legion of Super Heroes. The Caped Crusader
crew just picked up its fourth Emmy Award heading into a season that
promises even more punch, courtesy of guest appearances from some
Justice League pals. Supervising producer Alan Burnett (The
Batman), producer-director Michael Goguen (Batman: The
Animated Series), renowned voice director Andrea Romano,
and the voice of Batman himself, Rino Romano, will discuss
the upcoming surprises. LOSH enters its second season with
double the action as the group adds new members—and a new ally
from across the space-time continuum—just in time to face a
daunting new villain. Producer James Tucker (Justice
League Unlimited), director Brandon Vietti (Superman
Doomsday), and story editor/writer Michael Jelenic (The
Batman) will be joined on the panel by cast members Yuri
Lowenthal (Superman on LOSH), Phil Morris (Seinfeld,
Smallville), and Alex Polinsky (Charles in Charge).
TV Guide senior editor Rich Sands will moderate both
halves of the panel. Room 6B

5:00-6:00 Star Wars at 30
Years with Steve Sansweet—This summer marks the 30th
anniversary of the Star Wars saga, and its indelible
influence on popular culture. We’ve got 30 years of great memories
thanks to the galaxy far, far away, but there are also great things
to come, too. Join Lucasfilm’s Steve Sansweet for a little Star
Wars nostalgia, a review of the 30th anniversary year so far,
and a look at what’s new and what’s coming for Star Wars.
Hall H

6:15-7:45 Kevin Smith—He’s
back, and this time not even traffic can stop him! Comic-Con
favorite Kevin Smith holds court in another of his
no-holds-barred Q&A sessions, talking about just anything he
damn well pleases. Hall H

6:30-7:30 Simpsons Fan
Group Meeting—Simpsons collectors of the world unite!
Take a break from the busy Comic-Con floor and get a chance to meet
some of your fellow collectors of Simpsons merchandise. This
gathering is sponsored by the staff of the SimpsonsCollectors.com
website. Collectors from all over the country will be here. Meet the
other Simpsons collectors that you see on the message boards
and put faces to the names. This gathering is a great chance to
network with other collectors from across the country and share your
hobby with others. Room 24A

Nighttime Programs

7:15-9:00 Doctor Strange
World Premiere Screening and Panel—Lionsgate and Marvel
Studios present the world premiere of the newest Marvel Animated
Feature, Doctor Strange, with a film screening and
Q&A panel featuring Marvel’s senior VP of creative development
animation Craig Kyle, plus members of the cast and
production team. Room 6CDEF

7:30-8:30 Klingon Lifestyle
Presentation—Last year the IKV Stranglehold lost a valued
member of the crew after a traitorous act. Their current mission
forces them to travel a path few return from to regain what they
lost. All species are welcome to experience the ongoing voyage
and adventure of life aboard a Klingon vessel. Room 6A

Saturday, July 28

10:45-12:00 The Simpsons–Having
just aired its 400th episode, The Simpsons has now released
its first feature film. Join members of the team responsible for
both and find out how they did it, including Matt Groening
(creator and executive producer), Al Jean (executive
producer/head writer), David Mirkin (former executive
producer), Matt Selman (executive producer), Michael Price
(co-executive producer), David Silverman (director of The
Simpsons Movie), Matt Warburton (supervising producer), Don
Payne (consulting producer), and Yeardley Smith (voice of
Lisa Simpson). Moderated by Bill Morrison. Hall H

12:15-2:00 Rogue/Focus Studios—Rogue
Pictures invites you to preview a few of their upcoming releases,
including Balls of Fury (with appearances by Robert Ben
Garant, Tom Lennon and Dan Fogler), The
Strangers (with appearances by Liv Tyler, Scott
Speedman and writer/director Bryan Bertino), and Doomsday
(with appearances by Rhona Mitra and Neil Marshall),
plus other surprise appearances and announcements! Hall H

1:30-2:30 Family Guy—Back
by popular demand, join creator/star Seth MacFarlane, showrunner/executive
producer David A. Goodman and the creative team behind
Fox’s number-one comedy Family Guy for an uproarious
and uncensored hour of laughs and Q&A. Rumor has it they’ll
even preview what is destined to become a Family Guy
classic—this year’s season premiere episode, which retells the Star
Wars story with the Griffins and their fellow residents of
Quahog, Rhode Island, cast in the iconic roles of the legendary
film. Stewie as Darth Vader? Victory shall be his! Room 6CDEF

2:15-4:00 Disney—Disney and
Disney•Pixar showcase two upcoming films with this exclusive
Comic-Con presentation!

The Chronicles of Narnia:
Prince Caspian—Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media
present never-before-seen footage and a Q&A panel with the
filmmakers of the second installment of the epic fantasy adventure
series! Be sure to collect the exclusive Prince Caspian Comic-Con
poster, designed by fans on Narnia.com, and selected by director
Andrew Adamson!

WALL•E—From Academy
Award–winning director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo), WALL•E
is the story of one robot’s comic adventures as he chases his dream
across the galaxy. Meet director Andrew Stanton and sound
designer Ben Burtt (Star Wars) as they present a first
look at Disney·Pixar’s next animated adventure! Hall
H

2:30-3:30 Lost Fan
Summit—Admit it: you’re a fan of one of television’s most
intriguing and exciting TV shows: Lost. You’ve posted on the
message boards, examined screen-shots, and played The Lost
Experience with thousands of others you’ve never met. Now meet some
of your fellow Lost fans face to face and celebrate Lost
on the web! Room 24A

3:00-4:00 The Darkness
Game—The Darkness is a PS3/Xbox 360 title from premier
video game publisher 2K Games, award-winning game developer
Starbreeze Studios, leading independent comics creator/publisher Top
Cow Productions, and video game/film production company Union
Entertainment. The Darkness is the first game to be released based
on a Top Cow comic and one of the only comic book–based video
games ever released without a related feature film to help launch
it. The video game stays true to its source while presenting a
fresh, frightening reinvention of The Darkness’ mythology.
The panel, composed of the key creative forces behind the project,
will discuss the triumphs and challenges of bringing The Darkness
to comics, from comics to games, then back to comics, and maybe
more. Room 8

3:30-4:30 Futurama—Matt
Groening is proud to announce the long-awaited return of the
animated sci-fi comedy classic Futurama! Matt and executive
producer David X. Cohen will be on the dais, accompanied by
writer Ken Keeler, animation directors Peter Avanzino and
Dwayne Carey-Hill, and for the first time together on stage in
any universe, actors Billy West (Fry), Katey Sagal (Leela),
John DiMaggio (Bender), and Maurice LaMarche (Kif
Kroker)! The cast and crew will entertain your
questions and present a sneak peek at Bender’s Big Score!
in glorious wide-screen format! Moderated by Bill Morrison. Ballroom
20

4:00-5:00 Mission: McFarlane—Todd
McFarlane (Spawn, McFarlane Toys), R. A. Salvatore
(Drizzt Do’Urden, 38 Studios), Brett Close (38
Studios president and CEO), Brian Haberlin (editor-in-chief
Spawn Comics), and in a special appearance Robert Kirkman (The
Walking Dead and Invincible) talk about all the stuff
about the McFarlane Companies that they can talk about in one hour,
including company announcements. Room 5AB

4:15-5:00 Universal Pictures—Universal
Pictures’ presentation features a cast and filmmaker panel from one
of its most exciting titles for 2008: Marvel’s new take on cherished
superhero icon The Incredible Hulk. In person: stars Edward
Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, and William Hurt; director Louis
Leterrier; and producers Avi Arad, Gale Anne Hurd, and Kevin
Feige. Hall H

4:45-5:45 Dark Horse Presents:
Joss Whedon—With the hugely successful release of Buffy the
Vampire Slayer Season 8 for Dark Horse Comics, Joss Whedon
(Fray, Astonishing X-Men) talks about picking up where the TV
series left off, his other projects, future plans, and possibly even
a few surprises. A sneak peek from the upcoming Serenity—Collector’s
Edition DVD will be shown. Ballroom 20

5:15-6:45 Sony/Screen Gems—This
panel showcases three great new films from Screen Gems and Sony!
First up, it’s zombie action at it’s finest with Resident
Evil: Extinction. See the world premiere of the new trailer
and meet the stars of this third and final installment of the Resident
Evil saga, based on the wildly popular video game series. Alice
(Milla Jovovich), now in hiding in the Nevada desert, once again
joins forces with Carlos Olivera (Oded Fehr) and L. J. (Mike Epps),
along with new survivors, including Claire Redfield (Ali Larter). On
stage in person to take your questions will be Milla Jovovich,
in her first ever Comic-con appearance, along with co-stars Oded
Fehr and Ali Larter. Resident Evil: Extinction is
in theaters everywhere September 21.

30 Days of Night—Steve
Niles and Ben Templesmith’s vampire noir epic horror/thriller
reaches the big screen under the banner of Sam Raimi’s Ghost House
Pictures. On hand to show clips and answer questions will be
director David Slade, producer Rob Tapert, creators Steve
Niles and Ben Templesmith, and stars Josh Hartnett
(Sin City) and Danny Huston (Children of Men).

Superbad—Producer
Judd Apatow follows his hit comedy Knocked Up with
this highly anticipated look at the lives of several misfit guys on
the eternal quest to find the right girl and prove that they’re
not just bad, they’re Superbad. Apatow discusses the
outrageous comedy audiences have come to expect from him. Joining
Apatow will be his Superbad entourage, including Jonah
Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, director Greg
Mottola, screenwriter and star Seth Rogen, screenwriter Evan
Goldberg, producer Shauna Robertson, and possibly even Bill
Hader, if he will only listen to reason. Hall H

6:00-7:00 Indyfans and the Quest
for Fortune and Glory—Indiana Jones fans unite! Join the fans
from the upcoming documentary Indyfans and the Quest for Fortune
and Glory as they "moderate" this one-stop Indiana
Jones information center for all the fans! Various
"experts" will be on hand to embark on discussions about
all things Indiana Jones, including the upcoming fourth film. And
don’t miss out on the Indiana Jones Trivia Contest; the winner will
receive an Indy Magnoli Ceramic Holy Grail. Room 24A

Nighttime
Programs

7:45-8:45 Comedy Central’s The
Sarah Silverman Program—Sarah Silverman (Jesus
Is Magic) plays a character (aptly named Sarah Silverman) whose
absurd daily life is told through an array of scripted scenes and
song. In each episode, Sarah manages to fall into unique,
sometimes unsettling, and always hilarious predicaments, with her
sister—played by real-life sister Laura Silverman (The
Comeback), her geeky gay neighbors Brian (Brian Posehn, Just
Shoot Me) and Steve (Steve Agee, Jesus Is Magic),
and Officer Jay (Jay Johnston, Mr. Show with Bob and David)
never far from her side. Silverman, Rob Schrab (Monster
House), Heidi Herzon (Jesus is Magic) and Dan Sterling (The
Daily Show) are the executive producers. Join the entire cast of
the Comedy Central hit series for a Q&A session. Room 6CDEF

8:30-11:30 GameTap Presents: The
Comic-Con International Masquerade—Fabulous original and
re-created costumes crafted by our talented attendees appear on
stage before an audience of thousands. Outstanding costumes will be
awarded trophies and cash prizes. Doors will open for audience
seating at 7:45, but the line will start much earlier! Tickets will
be required for seating and will be given out free to those lining
up near Ballroom 20 beginning at 4:30. Our Masters of Ceremonies
will be writer/artists Phil Foglio and Kaija Foglio of
Studio Foglio, and halftime entertainment will feature a dramatic
performance by the JING Institute of Chinese Martial Arts
& Culture. Ballroom 20

8:30-11:30 Comic-Con International
Masquerade Broadcast—Can’t get into Ballroom 20 to see the
big show? Don’t worry about it! We’ve got you covered with two
big 1,000-seat rooms broadcasting the Comic-Con Masquerade LIVE on
the big screen! Rooms 6A and 6B

8:30-1:30 Comic-Con International
Masquerade Party—Party into the night and watch the Masquerade
LIVE via big screen projection. Dancing starts after 10:00 PM. Sails
Pavilion

9:00-11:30 Buffy the Vampire
Slayer 10th Anniversary Screening—Celebrate the 10th
anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a screening of
two Buffy episodes, including the musical episode, “Once More with
Feeling,” presented by Whedonopolis.com. There will be free
keepsakes for attendees and a few other surprises! Stop by for some
music, singing and "dancin’ crazy." Room 5AB

Sunday, July 29

10:30-11:30 Archie Comics—Archie
comics creators Craig Boldman (Archie newspaper strip,
Jughead), Tania del Rio (Sabrina), Bill
Galvan (Jughead & Friends), George Gladir
(Archie, Betty, Betty & Veronica), Rich Koslowski
(Archie & Friends, Jughead, Sonic), Dan Parent (Betty
& Veronica, Veronica), Andrew Pepoy (Archie &
Friends: Katy Keene, Betty & Veronica, Sonic) and staff
members Victor Gorelick (VP/managing editor), Fred
Mausser (VP/director of circulation), and Rik Offenberger
(public relations coordinator) discuss upcoming plans at Archie
Comics, talk about comics for kids, and take questions from the
audience. At the conclusion of the panel there will be
free copies of Archie Digest #236 for fans, while supplies
last. Room 4

10:30-5:00 Kids’ Day Special:
San Diego International Children’s Film Festival—Comic-Con
is pleased to offer a full-day of special Kids’ Day film
screenings in conjunction with the San Diego International
Children’s Film Festival. The complete schedule is coming soon
— stay tuned! Room 10

11:00-11:30 Trailer Park—It’s
a Comic-Con tradition! The very best in movie trailers, currently
in—and some soon to be arriving at—your friendly neighborhood
cinema. Ballroom 20

11:30-12:30 Emily the Strange—Are
you Strange? Or maybe just Strange-curious? Do you prefer sun down
to sun up? Do you wear black stockings in the summer and sunglasses
at night? Are you a dork for the dark? Are you entertained by lots
of stupid questions and even stupider answers? If you answered yes
to even just one of these questions, Dark Horse’s Emily the Strange
Panel is the one for you! This is your chance to meet the creative
loonies behind the world’s strangest girl, get answers to your
oh-so-dire Emily questions, and participate in some of the weirdest
Comic-Con hi-jinks you’ll ever experience. Attendees are required to
bring a sack lunch, a bucket of licorice ice cream, six veggie corn
dogs, two feral cats, and some eye of newt. Oh, and wear black socks
or we’ll all laugh at you. Room 2

12:45-1:45 Pathology—From
the creators of Crank, join Pathology writer/producers
Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor as they moderate a
killer panel that includes film director Marc Schoelermann
and participating cast members Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes),
Michael Weston, Alyssa Milano, and Lauren Lee Smith
(scheduled to attend). Neveldine and Taylor will introduce
first-look footage from the film exclusively for Comic-Con
participants. Panel attendees have a chance to win a meet-n-greet
with the Pathology panelists and an iPhone immediately
following. Pathology is in theaters in November. Ballroom
20

1:00-2:30 Masters of the Web—Hosted
by Tom DeSanto (Transformers, X-Men), reps from the
biggest genre and movie websites come together to talk about how new
media have affected moviemaking today, what it takes to run a
popular site, and much more. Panelists include Robert Sanchez
(IESB.net), Garth Franklin (Darkhorizons.com), Berge
Garabedian (Joblo.com), Patrick Lee (Scifi.com), Ed
Douglas (Comingsoon.net/Superherohype.com), Brad Miska
(Bloody-Disgusting.com), Steven Weintraub (Collider.com), Devin
Faraci (CHUD.com), Drew McWeeney (Aintitcool.com), Paul
Christensen (Movieweb.com), Kellvin Chavez (Latinoreview.com),
and Eric Moro (IGN.com). Room 6A

2:00-5:00 Comic-Con 2007
Masquerade Playback—Masquerade director Martin Jaquish
reviews Saturday night’s big costuming event, answers questions,
and presents a big-screen video of the show for those who missed it
or who want a second look. Sorry, we cannot sell copies of the show.
Room 8

2:00-3:00 Nicolas and Weston Cage
Talk Comics—Academy Award winning actor Nicolas Cage is
one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but he’s also one of us: a
big-time comics fan. Nic and his son Weston Cage have created
their own comic, Voodoo Child, published by Virgin Comics.
Father and son will talk about their mutual love of comics and what
it’s like to collaborate on this brand new book! Ballroom 20

2:30-4:30 Browncoats Fan Group
Meeting—Browncoats are fans of Joss Whedon’s Firefly
and Serenity. Fans new and old are welcome to join the California
Browncoats as they announce they prize drawing winners!
Tickets for the drawing are available at tables, A7 and A8.
After the winners are announced, stay to hear from some of
the movers and shakers in the ‘Verse as they tell
you about upcoming events and products you’ll really love.
Be there for a special announcement about another joint
campaign between the California Browncoats and Adam
Baldwin. And last but not least, come to hang out with
all the great Browncoats at the Con! Room 24A

3:00-4:00 Comic-Con Talkback II—If
there’s anyone present who has a complaint, a comment, a
compliment, or just an FYI about Comic-Con, here’s your last
chance. Speak now or forever hold your piece. Comic-Con
representatives will be present to hear your feedback. Room 4