COMIC CON POST.
TO ALL FRIENDS IRL:
We are planning to go to Comic Con from Friday, July 21 to Sunday July 23. This is the official post with information, links and etc. Please comment with any pertinent information you may have or any questions. I tried to make this as thorough as possible.
WHO'S COMING:
Androo, Abby (me), Keenan, Travis, James, Dan, Nick, Raymond(he's already in San Diego) Anyone else?
WHEN WE'RE GOING:
Thursday night (July 20). If Keenan needs to leave on Friday, we need a Friday car.
WHO'S DRIVING:
??? yet. James can't, but maybe Nick, Keenan or Dan. We need two cars, nonetheless.
WHERE WE'RE STAYING:
Either Travis/Raymond's place or Linda's. More about this when I get more info.
MONEY:
Bring CASH for merchandise (many vendors don't take cards, PENNY ARCADE DOES THOUGH WOOT), food (we are probably going to hit up a grocery store like we did last time WHICH WAS THE BEST IDEA EVER), misc. things that we might need money for. I'd bring at LEAST $100, if not $200.
BRING:
+ Clothes
+ Money
+ Pillow
+ Toiletries
+ A camera
+ A DS if you have one.
+ Your great personality.
PARKING:
On Friday, we can probably park near the Convention center.
On the weekend, to minimize parking costs and long walks to the car, I've decided that we can park in Mission Valley at Qualcomm Stadium for free and take the trolley down to Downtown SD, which conveniently stops in two places right in front of the convention center. We have to leave fairly early to catch the LOST panel and such, so I hope you're all up to the CHALLENGE.
A day pass for the trolley/bus system:
Two-Day Tripper: $9.00 (allows use on 2 consecutive days you want to ride)
Three-Day Tripper $12.00 (allows use on 3 consecutive days from date of purchase)
PRE-REGISTRATION:
A 4 day pass is $65. $5 cheaper than getting day passes individually. (Friday - $25, Saturday - $30, Sunday - $15).
WHO WILL BE THERE:
Penny Arcade, Questionable Content, Blizzard, Nintendo, Nickelodeon, Privateer Press, among others. All exhibitors can be found here.
Behind the cut, there's a sample of who will be doing panels at Comic Con this year, divided by day. A full extensive list of programming can be found here.
FRIDAY
2:00-3:00 SCI FI: Battlestar Galactica- "The #1 television show of 2005"-Time magazine. "One of the most original and provocative programs on television"-New York Times. "The toughest, smartest show on television"-Rolling Stone. “A wildly intense gem . . . riveting . . . not to be missed"-TV Guide. If you’re not watching it, you should be. See what the buzz is all about. Be sure to stop by the SCI FI booth for a chance to win the ultimate BSG prize packet! Panelists include stars Edward James Olmos (Admiral William Adama), Mary McDonnell (Laura Roslin), James Callis (President Gaius Baltar), and Lucy Lawless (D’Anna Biers), plus executive producers David Eick and Ronald D. Moore and SCI FI VP for original programming Erik Storey. Moderated by Lisa Chambers, features director, TV Guide. Room 20
3:00-4:00 Fox: Bones- David Boreanaz is one of television's biggest stars. Boreanaz and Bones creator/executive producer Hart Hanson will dish up all the fun behind-the-scenes stories on the show and answer your questions! Room 20
4:30-5:30 Webcomics 102: Finding Your Audience- When will your genius get the adulation it deserves? Bill Barnes (Unshelved) asks fellow web cartoonists Jerry “Tycho” Holkins and Mike “Gabe” Krahulik (Penny Arcade), Scott Kurtz (PvP), R. Stevens (Diesel Sweeties), and Kristofer Straub (Starslip Crisis) how they attract crowds online. Room 1B
5:45 -??? Join star Samuel L. Jackson and director David R. Ellis for a Comic-Con exclusive panel discussion starting at 5:45PM on Friday, July 21 in Hall H.
SATURDAY:
10:30-12:00 Lost: Season 3- You won't want to miss this panel with Jorge Garcia (Hugo “Hurley” Reyes) and Daniel Dae Kim (Jin-Soo Kwon) from the cast of ABC’s hit show Lost as they are joined by co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producers Bryan Burk and Carlton Cuse to discuss the new season of Lost. They'll preview excerpts from the Lost Season 2 DVD box set, take questions from the audience, and perhaps even offer some surprises! Room 20
1:00-2:30 Kevin Smith- The moment is here. Kevin Smith’s Clerks 2 is in theaters now, and the man, the myth, the legend behind it is here at Comic-Con to talk about the making of the film and whatever else he damn well pleases. Hall H
3:15-4:00 Inside Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender- This panel will be jam-packed with insider information that you can't see anywhere else, including a special behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of the show's creators, Michael Dante DiMartinoand Bryan Konietzko, a look at what's coming up in the new season from the show's head writer Aaron Ehasz, insight on the show's art style and production process from director Giancarlo Volpe, Q&A with the cast Mae Whitman (Katara), Jack DeSena (Sokka) and Dante Basco (Zuko), and a special sneak-peak of the upcoming one-hour special! Moderated by Eric Coleman, vice president of animation development and production. Room 6B (this one is for me kthnx)
4:30-5:30 Veronica Mars- Series creator and executive producer Rob Thomas (Drive Me Crazy, Cupid) and cast members Kristen Bell (the upcoming movie Pulse, Showtime's Reefer Madness), Jason Dohring (Deep Impact), Francis Capra (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), Ryan Hansen (Death by Engagement), Michael Muhney (upcoming Lovers, Liars & Lunatics), and Enrico Colantoni (Galaxy Quest) have brought to life some of the most memorable noir characters on network television today. Join Veronica and the rest of Neptune's residents for a Q&A session about the San Diego-filmed series moderated by tvguide.com's Daniel Manu. Room 20
5:30-7:00 [adult swim] 2 for 1- That's right. Here's your chance to see new stuff and ask dumb questions. Panel #1: Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Jim Fortier (Squidbillies), Dino Stamatopoulus (Moral Orel), and Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha (Metalocalypse) will kick off the first half of this year's panel. Panel #2 follows with Seth Green and Matt Seinreich (Robot Chicken), Jackson Publick (Venture Brothers), Adam de La Pena, Todd James, and Peter Girardi (Minoriteam), and Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim (Tom Goes to the Mayor). The gang’s all here. You should be too. Room 6CDEF
9:00-11:00 The Animation Show featuring Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt (first screening)- Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head, Office Space, King of the Hill) and Don Hertzfeldt (Rejected, Billy’s Balloon) have picked their favorite animated shorts from previous Animation Show tours with a sneak peak of the new upcoming theatrical program. Mike and Don will be on hand with special guests for a Q&A and big announcements regarding the new tour! (first screening) Room 6CDEF
Not much happening Sunday other than Christopher Paolini. ;)
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