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The number of events, panels, forums and gatherings just released on the San Diego Comic Con site is overwhelming, to
say the least! This is a list of the events that the Preserve is particularly interested in, so we think you will
be too! For the full list click here.
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Programming list (filtered on 7/14/2008):
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Thursday
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10:45-11:45 Reinventing the Page: Stan Lee and Grant Morrison Talk Virgin Comics - Two of the most
important creators in the history of comic books team up to discuss the bold new frontiers being explored
in the art of storytelling. Legendary creator Stan Lee (Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, X-Men) shares his
insights on the world of comics and presents never-before-revealed hints of his new superhero universe
with Virgin Comics. Joining Stan is prolific creator Grant Morrison (New X-Men, All Star Superman,
Final Crisis), contemporary comics' most active mind, who will discuss his new Virgin Comics animated
online series MBX while offering his own insights on comics and engaging with Stan in a once-in-a-lifetime
conversation about the long history and boundless future of their beloved medium. Ballroom 20
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11:30-12:30 SPORE: One-on-One with Will Wright - Will Wright is best known for creating the SimCity
and The Sims video game franchises, the latter of which has sold more than 100 million games to date.
In 2007, he was given the Vanguard Award from the Producer’s Guild of America, making him the first
person in the videogame industry to receive such an honor. Wright’s next video game, SPORE, is scheduled
for release on September 7. Join Will Wright for his first-ever appearance at Comic-Con! Room 6CDEF
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11:30-12:30 Hasbro: GI Joe - As Hasbro ramps up for the summer 2009 blockbuster movie release of GI Joe,
Aaron Archer (Hasbro Design), Michael Ritchie (Hasbro Marketing), and Michelino Paolino (Hasbro Design) discuss
this year’s product line, entertainment, and other initiatives. Panelists will include special guests that you
won’t want to miss, plus Q&A! Room 7AB
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11:30-1:00 20th Century Fox: The Day The Earth Stood Still and Max Payne - Stars Keanu Reeves and
Jennifer Connelly, plus director Scott Derrickson and producer Erwin Stoff, present an exclusive look at
The Day The Earth Stood Still, Fox's contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu is Klaatu, an alien
whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the
mystery behind the visitor's appearance, a woman (Jennifer) and her young stepson get caught up in his
mission-and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described "friend to the Earth." Klaatu
Barada Nikto.
The legendary interactive video game Max Payne comes to the big screen, telling the story of
a maverick cop determined to track down those responsible for the brutal murder of his family and partner.
Hell-bent on revenge, his obsessive investigation takes him on a nightmare journey into a dark underworld.
As the mystery deepens, Max is forced to battle enemies beyond the natural world and face an unthinkable
betrayal. "Max Payne" himself - Mark Wahlberg - will be on hand with Mila Kunis, Ludacris, and director John
Moore to discuss turning the game's noirish, hard-hitting, and complex world and characters into a
movie event. Hall H
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12:00-1:00 Doctor Who - Writer Russell T Davies (Doctor Who), executive producer
Julie Gardner (Torchwood), and writer Steven Moffat (Doctor Who) discuss their creative process
and experience working on the BBC’s Doctor Who - Britain’s most successful sci-fi franchise - with exclusive
clips and a Q&A session. Ballroom 20
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1:00-2:00 Activision with Stan Lee - From webslinging to forming the ultimate alliance of superheroes,
Marvel and Activision continue to bring many of the world's most popular and beloved comic book heroes to
life like never before. Explore, behind the scenes, how the teams draw inspiration from a generation of
Stan Lee's legendary Marvel comics to re-create the most authentic heroes and advanced superpowers in
high-definition for today's gamer. Stan Lee, members from Activision's development studios Shaba Games
and Vicarious Visions, and former game designer and current comic writer Brian Reed present an engaging
discussion and preview of the imagination, creative process, and technology used to develop the most
advanced superhero games ever. Room 6A
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1:00-2:00 Torchwood - Writer Russell T Davies (Doctor Who), executive producer Julie Gardner (Torchwood),
writer Steven Moffat (Doctor Who), and actors John Barrowman, Gareth David-Lloyd, Naoko Mori and Burn Gorman
discuss their creative process and experience on working on BBC America’s highest-rated show
ever - Torchwood - followed by a Q&A session. Ballroom 20
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2:00-3:00 Red Sonja: One-on-One - Robert Rodriguez (Sin City), Rose McGowan (Grindhouse),
Doug Aarniokoski (2nd unit director, Resident Evil 3) and David White (Undisputed 2) are teaming
up to bring back the red-headed warrior woman known as Red Sonja. Join Robert, Rose, Doug, and David
for this one-on-one interview and Q&A session! Room 6CDEF
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2:00-3:00 Spotlight on Todd Klein - Eisner Award-winning letterer and logo designer Todd Klein
(Sandman, Fables) is joined by moderator Mark Evanier (Fanboy, Kirby: King of Comics) for a discussion
of his 30-plus years in comics, from early days on staff at DC and lettering by hand to his present-day
freelance career on many titles for DC, Marvel, and others, mainly on the computer. Focus will be on the
intricacies of lettering, logo design, and more, as Todd and Mark show and discuss images of classic comics
logos. Todd will also cover his recent self-published signed prints by Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman and give
away several copies of each. Room 8
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3:15-4:15 Capcom: The Making of Street Fighter IV - Producer Yoshinoro Ono (Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams)
and associate producer David Crislip deliver an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the making of the
much-anticipated Street Fighter IV video game, featuring the design of classic and new characters,
creating compelling gameplay. Also, a sneak peek at the animated SFIV minimovies being created to
complement the game. There will be a Q&A session as well as Street Fighter-related surprises!
Street Fighter cosplayers are highly encouraged to attend this event, as it marks the 20th anniversary
of the Street Fighter franchise. Room 6CDEF
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5:30-6:30 Action Figure Times Toymaker Q&A - Ever wanted to know why your favorite character figure
was limited, or just what toy companies are thinking? How about the recent movement of toy licenses from one
manufacturer to another? Or the effect of the rising costs of fuel on the manufacturing of figures on the
market? Here's your chance to ask the manufacturers (both big and small) about their favorite figures and
statues. What questions have been burning in your mind? Come to Action Figure Times’ annual collectors’ panel
to find out! Room 3
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5:30-6:30 The Science Behind Science Fiction - Celebrate the world of science fiction when
Jaime Paglia (writer and producer of Eureka) and Phil Plait (badastronomy.com) lead a panel discussion
with Discover Magazine editors exploring when science becomes good science fiction. Join Jaime, Phil
and other special guests for an exciting discussion followed by Q&A. Room 6B
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Friday
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10:00-11:00 TheOneRing.net: The Hobbit - Middle Earth returns with the announcement that
The Hobbit will be developed into a feature film directed by Guillermo del Toro and produced by Peter Jackson.
The world's largest Tolkien community, TheOneRing.net, takes you behind the scenes of the latest news,
announcements, and rumors pertaining to the production of the new film. Chris Pirrotta (TheOneRing.net),
Larry Curtis (TheOneRing.net), Cliff Broadway (TheOneRing.net), Kristin Thompson (The Frodo Franchise),
and possible special guests present this early look at making The Hobbit happen! Room 32AB
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10:45-11:45 Stargate Continuum - Following on the heels of the hit DVD release Ark of Truth, the
next full-length feature will be released Tuesday, July 29, with principal cast members returning for the
biggest adventure of them all! This panel features Brad Wright (series co-creator and Continuum developer,
executive producer and writer), Martin Wood (director), and (subject to availability) stars Richard Dean
Anderson (General Jack O'Neill), Amanda Tapping (Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter), Ben Browder
(Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell), Michael Shanks (Dr. Daniel Jackson), and Christopher Judge (Teal'c). Ballroom 20
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11:00-12:00 LEGO and BrickJournal: Brave New World - See what grown-ups and "big kids" are doing with
LEGO today and what fuels them to never put the brick down! With notable guests including Joe Meno, editor and
creator of BrickJournal, the magazine for adult fans of LEGO; expert builders Bryce McGlone and Brandon Griffith;
and female builder Jessi Pastor. This panel showcases amazing examples of how they put their LEGO building
talents to use! Dust off those old bricks in your basement and join the brave new world of LEGO builders! Room 4
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11:35-12:35 Industrial Light & Magic and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Academy award-winning visual
effects house Industrial Light & Magic takes you behind the scenes of their work for the latest installment in
the Indiana Jones series. You’ll get a firsthand look at how the effects were created and see what was involved
in bringing Indy’s world to the big screen. Room 7AB
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11:55-1:00 Warner Bros.: Watchmen - A complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, Watchmen is set in an
alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the
"Doomsday Clock" - which charts the USA's tension with the Soviet Union - is permanently set at five
minutes to midnight. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed-up -- but no less determined -- masked
vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes.
As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion - a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of
whom has true powers -- Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to
their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over
humanity...but who watches the Watchmen? Guest appearances TBA. Hall H
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12:15-1:15 Stargate Atlantis - With new allies and new challenges, Stargate Atlantis is making big
waves in its action-packed fifth season. Be on hand for this exclusive panel discussion with the cast and
creators of SCI FI's hit series. Panelists include cast members Joe Flanigan, Robert Picardo, and Jewel
Staite, co-creator and executive producer Brad Wright, and , Chris Sanagustin, VP original programming
SCI FI. Moderated by Martin Gero, executive producer. Ballroom 20
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1:15-2:00 Hasbro: Star Wars and Indiana Jones - Derryl DePriest and Justin Kreter (Hasbro marketing), are
joined by Brian Parrish, Mark Boudreaux, Dwight Stall, and Brian Wilk (Hasbro design) to talk about what the
Hasbro design and marketing teams have in store for the remainder of 2008 in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones
lines. Plus a special sneak peek into some 2009 secrets and a Q&A session! Room 7AB
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1:30-2:30 Joss Whedon - Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and the writers and cast of his new
short film, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, will show never-before-seen clips while Joss also discusses Buffy
Season Eight, the Fray crossover, and the upcoming Serenity comic focusing on Shepherd Book. Ballroom 20
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1:45-2:45 Ghostbusters: The Video Game - Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and panelists from Sierra
Entertainment and Sony Pictures Consumer Products discuss the eagerly anticipated Ghostbusters: The Video Game,
due out this October. The panel focuses on what it takes to bring fans the next chapter in the Ghostbusters
universe, including working with the original cast members and Sony Pictures Consumer Products to create a
completely true and faithful interactive ghostbusting experience. Room 6B
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2:30-3:30 Hasbro: Marvel - Jerry Jivoin, Michelle Favaloro, and Scott George of Hasbro marketing
and Brian Wilk, Josh Lamb, Steve Redinger, Dwight Stall, and Logan Lubera of Hasbro Design present the
Hasbro Marvel line, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Marvel Legends and Super Hero Squad toy lines
from 2008. Also, see a sneak peek into the 2009 line and a Q&A session! Room 5AB
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2:45-3:30 American Dad - Seth MacFarlane and the cast of the Fox animated hit reunite at Comic-Con
to read a never-before-seen episode and take questions from the audience. Ballroom 20
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3:30-4:15 Family Guy - Stars Seth MacFarlane and Seth Green and the producers of the Fox animated
hit give fans a sneak peek at a never-before-seen episode and discuss the highly anticipated spinoff The
Cleveland Show. Ballroom 20
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4:00-5:00 All Hail the Transformers! - TF editor Denton Tipton hosts a panel of Transformers creators including
writers Shane McCarthy (All Hail Megatron), Chris Mowry (The Reign of Starscream), Marty Eisenberg (TF Animated), artists
Alex Milne (The Reign of Starscream), Marcelo Matere (TF Animated) and others. Advance art, surprise announcements,
and pints of Energon all around! Room 2
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4:30-5:30 Vertigo: View of the Future - Vertigo is a more than a name. It’s the imprint that delivers
smart, provocative, and edgy books. Be here to find out what’s in store for your favorite Vertigo titles as
well as some major new projects that will be announced here for the first time! Hosted by senior VP-executive
editor, Vertigo, Karen Berger, group editor Shelly Bond, and senior editor Will Dennis, this panel is not to
be missed, especially considering the talent in tow: Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Joker), Mark Buckingham
(Fables), David Lapham (Young Liars), Grant Morrison (Seaguy), - Matt Sturges (House of Mystery), Matt Wagner
(Madame Xanadu), Bill Willingham (Fables, House of Mystery), G. Willow Wilson (Air), Brian Wood
(DMZ, Northlanders), and others! Room 5AB
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4:30-5:30 Action Figure Insider: Behind the Plastic: The Golden Age of Marvel Toys/Toy Biz - True
innovators in the world of action figures are few and far between. The Team at Marvel Toys/Toy Biz has been
bringing articulation to American action figures in their groundbreaking lines: Marvel Legends, Spider-Man
Classics, Lord of the Rings, Legendary Comic Book Heroes and other Marvel movie lines. The managers of
these lines talk about what might have been and their future plans. You will see never-before-seen plans
for unproduced figures from the Marvel, LCBH, and other lines. Moderated by Daniel "Julius Marx" Pickett
of ActionFigureInsider.com. Room 30AB
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5:30-6:15 [adult swim]’s The Venture Brothers - Jackson Publick (creator and voices of Hank Venture,
The Monarch, Henchman 24, Pete White and Sgt. Hatred) and Mike Sinterniklaas (voice of Dean Venture) speak
about [adult swim]’s original series, The Venture Brothers. Now in its third season, the show picked up after
the explosive wedding of The Monarch and Dr. Girlfriend from the season two cliffhanger. Room 6B
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6:15-7:00 [adult swim]’s Robot Chicken - Seth Green and Matthew Senreich (co-creators), Tom Root and
Doug Goldstein (head writers/co-producers), Breckin Meyer (writer/actor), and Kevin Shinick (writer) speak
about [adult swim]’s original series, Robot Chicken. In its third season, the network’s Emmy-winning
stop-motion and animation show known for its pop culture commentary just released the episode Robot
Chicken Star Wars on DVD. Room 6B
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6:30-8:00 Kevin Smith Makes a "Porno" - Well, not really, but for the umpteenth time, Smith is back
at Comic-Con to talk movies, comics, and whatever else the audience wants to talk about. This year, he'll
be highlighting his fall film, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks. Expect
some special guests. Hall H
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7:15-8:15 Mystery Science Theater 3000 20th Anniversary Reunion - From 1988 to 1999, the long-suffering
captives aboard the Satellite of Love wisecracked their way through hundreds of cinema's problem children - those
delirious B-movies of yesteryear created by twisted imaginations and, possibly, the need for a tax shelter.
To celebrate the show's 20th Anniversary, join a historic reunion of cast and crew, including creator
Joel Hodgson, producer Jim Mallon and fellow writer/performers Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Trace Beaulieu,
Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, Paul Chaplin, J. Elvis Weinstein, Bridget Nelson, and Bill Corbett for a Q&A
panel hosted by self-professed "MST3K nerd" and comedian Patton Oswalt (The King of Queens). Room 6B
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9:30-10:30 Worst Cartoons Ever! - Animation historian Jerry Beck returns with some of the worst cartoons
ever made. Learn how to be fit with Mighty Mr. Titan, follow the adventures of Super President, Spunky and
Tadpole, and many more. Have a ball with the best/bad animation every. Room 6CDEF
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Saturday
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10:00-10:45 Futurama Secrets Revealed! - Join Futurama creator Matt Groening and executive producer
David X. Cohen in a mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, fact-checking panel extravaganza! Appearing with Matt and
David are series regulars Billy West (Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan),
Katey Sagal (Leela), John DiMaggio (Bender), and Maurice LaMarche (Kif, Morbo). And if that's not
enough, enjoy color commentary from Eric Kaplan (co-executive producer, writer) and lots of insider
straight dope from producer Claudia Katz and director Peter Avanzino of Rough Draft Animation. Plus,
don't miss out on your chance to see the sneak peek of "Bender's Game," the all-new feature-length
Futurama adventure, crash-landing on store shelves this November! Ballroom 20
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10:45-11:30 The Simpsons - Entering into their record setting 20th season, The Simpsons debuted
their first feature film in July 2007, grossing over $500 million worldwide. "The Simpsons Ride" opened
in May 2008 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and Hollywood, California to great success. Now
join the creative team behind this historic show and get the inside scoop on the upcoming season!
Featuring Matt Groening (creator and executive producer); Al Jean (executive producer and head
writer); Matt Selman (executive producer); Michael Price (co-executive producer); Matt Warburton
(co-executive producer); Don Payne (consulting producer); Carolyn Omine (consulting producer);
Mike Anderson (supervising director) and David Silverman movie and TV series director). Ballroom 20
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10:45-11:45 Heroes: Exclusive First Look at "Villains" and Q&A with the Entire Cast, Tim Kring, and Tim Sale -
Heroes chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities.
Watch an exclusive first look at "Chapter 3: Villains." Moderated by co-executive producer/comic book writer
Jeph Loeb, participating in a Q&A session with creator Tim Kring, comic book artist Tim Sale
(Batman: The Long Halloween), and the cast: Jack Coleman (H.R.G.), Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman),
Ali Larter (Niki Sanders), James Kyson Lee (Ando Masahashi), Masi Oka (Hiro Nakamura),
Hayden Panettiere (Claire Bennet), Adrian Pasdar (Nathan Petrelli), Zachary Quinto (Sylar),
Sendhil Ramamurthy (Mohinder Suresh), Dania Ramirez (Maya Herrera), Cristine Rose (Angela Petrelli),
and Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli). Hall H
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11:00-12:00 IDW Publishing: Ideas and Dreams 2008 - DW publisher Chris Ryall presides over a superstar panel
including writer Joe Hill; artists Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key), Ben Templesmith (Welcome to Hoxford), and
Darwyn Cooke (announcing a surprise new project and offering up an exclusive signature card available only at this panel);
writers Brian Lynch (Angel: After the Fall), Steve Niles (Epilogue), Rick Remender (Legion of the Supernatural),
and David Lapham; actors Shawnee Smith and Ken Foree; IDW special projects editor Scott Dunbier, and others.
And they all guarantee at least a few surprise announcements of things to come! Room 3
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11:00-12:00 Watching the Watchmen - Author and artist Dave Gibbons (Watchmen) and
Entertainment Weekly writer Jeff Jenson discuss the hugely anticipated Watching the Watchmen
with the book’s designers Chip Kidd (Mythology, Jurassic Park, Batman Collected) and Mike Essl.
Hear Dave Gibbons’ account of the genesis of Watchmen in this exclusive interview and Q&A session!
Includes a presentation of rare material from the upcoming book. Room 7AB
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12:00-1:00 Hasbro: Transformers - Aaron Archer and Jared Wade (Hasbro Design), and Michael Ballog
and Jared Jones (Hasbro Marketing) present all the latest toys from the new Transformers Animated and
Transformers Universe toy lines. See a sneak peek into what Hasbro is doing to celebrate the 25th
anniversary of Transformers in 2009! Room 7AB
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2:15-3:15 Grant Morrison and Gerard Way: Born Under a Black Sun - Grant Morrison (The Invisibles)
and Gerard Way (The Umbrella Academy) discuss death, death, and everything: comics, culture, the war on
youth, and how you can fight back. This panel will change your life! Room 6B
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2:15-3:15 Battlestar Galactica - Last year, Battlestar Galactica took San Diego by storm.
Now the best show on television returns to Comic-Con for a panel filled with excitement, laughter,
and a sneak peek into the final revelation. Focusing on the character relationships that give this hit
series its power, this exclusive panel sheds new light on the ties between Humans and Cylons and provides
valuable insight into the adventure ahead. Panelists include cast members Tricia Helfer, James Callis,
Michael Trucco, and Katee Sackhoff and executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick, along with
moderator Kevin Smith. Ballroom 20
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3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Ray Bradbury - The legendary science fiction and fantasy author has been a
perennial guest at Comic-Con since the first show in 1970. Ray Bradbury talks with interviewer Arnold Kunert
about his career and what's up next. Room 6CDEF
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4:30-5:30 Action Figures Insider: Plastically Incorrect 2008 - What happens when toy worlds collide?
What would top toy makers say to each other if given the opportunity? Be a fly on the wall in this lively
discussion between some of the leaders in the toy industry from companies both large and small. You will
hear about how things get done, the state of the industry, and their tales of woe and triumph. Ask your
own burning questions, and you just might walk away with a free toy! Moderated by Daniel "Julius Marx"
Pickett of ActionFigureInsider.com. Room 30AB
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6:30-7:30 Troma, Supernatural Law, New Found Glory, Ghost in the Shell - Meet the diabolical minds
behind your favorite comic books and films. George W. Bush Yale classmate and legendary Troma Studios
founder Lloyd Kaufman once again mixes with the masses at this year's Troma, panel which features Batton
Lash (creator, Supernatural Law), Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory band, www.moviescenester.com), and
producer Steven Paul (Ghost Rider, Doomsday, upcoming Ghost in The Shell with Avi Arad and Steven Spielberg).
Learn secrets about how the upcoming Ghost in the Shell got to be produced. See Lloyd and The Toxic Avenger
in pages of the newest Supernatural Law comic. Hear New Found Glory's movie music. Get insights on Lloyd's
creative process plus down-and-dirty secrets of filmmaking with n behind-the-scenes clips from his upcoming
Direct Your Own Damn Movie DVD and from Troma's theatrical hit Poultrygeist, Night of The Chicken Dead!
See exclusive footage of Toxie in Iraq! Moderating (and self-medicating as needed) will once again be Mimi
Cruz from Eisner Retailer Award-winning store Night Flight Comics. Room 10
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7:15-8:15 MythBusters Q&A and Sneak Preview - Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage of MythBusters talk about
their offbeat Discovery Channel series that uses science to determine the truth behind urban legends. With
backgrounds in animatronics, robotics, model building, and prototyping, Adam and Jamie will answer questions
about the 300+ myths they’ve busted to date, show untelevised clips from their most explosive myths, and
feature a Comic-Con exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming NASA moon landing hoax episode. Room 6B
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7:15-8:15 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 narrative and an occasional
song. In each episode, Sarah falls into unique, 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 dim-witted 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 and executive producers of the Comedy Central hit series for a Q&A session. Room 6CDEF
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Sunday
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12:00-12:45 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay - Comedy legends Harold, Kumar, and NPH
(Kal Penn, John Cho, and Neil Patrick Harris) appear live and in-person ato talk about the creation of
their latest masterpiece-Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay-available on DVD on July 29.
Don’t miss the stars of this cult classic comedy franchise as they talk about their experiences
making the films and the plethora of extras features on the DVD including "Dude, Change the Movie!" where
the viewer decides what Harold and Kumar do next. Ballroom 20
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2:45-4:15 Fraggle Rock - Help celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Fraggle Rock and learn more about
this fall's newest DVD release! Join Red - making a personal appearance - as she sneak peeks the DVD special
features and some other DVD surprises! Room 6B
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2:45-3:45 Virgin Comics: Grant Morrison and Deepak Chopra: The Spirit of the Superhero - The tradition
continues! As Virgin Comics gears up to launch the new animated on-line series MBX, series writer
Grant Morrison (New X-Men, Superman, Final Crisis) once again teams with best-selling author and
Virgin Comics co-founder Deepak Chopra (The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Buddha: A Story of
Enlightenment) to talk...superheroes! Join the ongoing conversation investigating the id, ego,
superego, and spirituality of the superhero - we’re talking social theory with sound effects, four
colors fused with existentialism. Two of the greatest minds of comics and culture talking comics
and culture - this is not to be missed! Ballroom 20
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3:30-4:30 Dave Gibbons - He's the artist behind the cult classic Watchmen, one of the writers
behind Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War, and the hidden genius behind countless other titles.
We're talking about Dave Gibbons. Be front and center when Dave talks about his art, his writing,
and his love for comics. Moderated by DC VP-sales Bob Wayne, this program is not to be missed! Room 7AB
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