Someone come with me to the supernatural panel PLEASE!!
Here's all the stuff from the Comic Con schedule that I would be interested in going to. Sarah has already posted her list (and I think a few of her choices are good, too), so if anyone else is interested in any of the stuff we've posted, drop a note or something. Yeah.
Thursday
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
Friday
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
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
3:30-5:00 Production Designers Guild-A panel of top production designers who have created the physical look of some of the most exciting movies and television shows of yesterday, today, and tomorrow discuss their craft and answer your questions. With moderator John Muto (T2: 3D) are panelists Ruth Ammon (Heroes), James D. Bissell (300), Alex McDowell (Watchmen), and Lawrence G. Paull (Blade Runner). Room 30AB
6:30-7:30 Star Wars Day: Star Wars Trivia-Members of the San Diego Star Wars Society, veteran hosts of great Star Wars trivia game shows at Comic-Con International in 2004, 2005, and 2006, are planning another trivia challenge for all fans who think they know their stuff about the galaxy far, far away. Room 1AB
Saturday
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!
2:45-3:45 Supernatural Screening and Q&A-Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki (House of Wax) and Jensen Ackles (Smallville)-along with executive producer Eric Kripke (Boogeyman), co-executive producer Ben Edlund (Angel), and co-executive producer Peter Johnson (DC Comics’ Supernatural: Origins comic book series)-answer questions from the audience, present a reel of highlights from Supernatural, and discuss the upcoming third season of this thrill-ride series with moderator Craig Tomashoff, West Coast Bureau Chief of TV Guide. Produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Supernatural airs Thursdays at 9 PM ET/PT on The CW. Room 6CDEF
Thursday
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
Friday
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
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
3:30-5:00 Production Designers Guild-A panel of top production designers who have created the physical look of some of the most exciting movies and television shows of yesterday, today, and tomorrow discuss their craft and answer your questions. With moderator John Muto (T2: 3D) are panelists Ruth Ammon (Heroes), James D. Bissell (300), Alex McDowell (Watchmen), and Lawrence G. Paull (Blade Runner). Room 30AB
6:30-7:30 Star Wars Day: Star Wars Trivia-Members of the San Diego Star Wars Society, veteran hosts of great Star Wars trivia game shows at Comic-Con International in 2004, 2005, and 2006, are planning another trivia challenge for all fans who think they know their stuff about the galaxy far, far away. Room 1AB
Saturday
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!
2:45-3:45 Supernatural Screening and Q&A-Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki (House of Wax) and Jensen Ackles (Smallville)-along with executive producer Eric Kripke (Boogeyman), co-executive producer Ben Edlund (Angel), and co-executive producer Peter Johnson (DC Comics’ Supernatural: Origins comic book series)-answer questions from the audience, present a reel of highlights from Supernatural, and discuss the upcoming third season of this thrill-ride series with moderator Craig Tomashoff, West Coast Bureau Chief of TV Guide. Produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Supernatural airs Thursdays at 9 PM ET/PT on The CW. Room 6CDEF