Comic-Con!
So, in about a fortnight comes the annual pilgrimage to Comic-Con International in San Diego. And now that the full programming schedule has been released, I find that I am faced with an annoying dilemma on Friday, July 27.
First up:
1:15-2:15 Stargate Atlantis-The Stargate legacy continues to burn bright on SCI FI with the fourth original season of Atlantis. Amanda Tapping, one of the most beloved stars in the Stargate universe, travels to the Pegasus galaxy to join the Atlantis cast by reprising her role as television’s favorite astrophysicist, Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter. Taking the torch from SG-1 as television’s most thrilling adventure series, Atlantis promises to up the ante this season by introducing a powerful new race, welcoming new cast members, and mourning the loss of some beloved friends. On hand in addition to Tapping will be David Hewlett (Dr. Rodney McKay), Joe Mallozzi (executive producer/writer), Nora O’Brien (VP, original programming, SCI FI), Charlie Cohen (senior executive VP, MGM Studios), and Robert Cooper, executive producer/writer. Moderated by Gary Jones (Chief Master Sergeant Walter Harriman, Stargate SG-1). Ballroom 20
Having missed last year's panel due to an ill-timed case of the blahs, I'm rather loathe to miss out on what bones TPTB might toss us, given the upheavals the show is undergoing this season.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Sails Pavilion will be this equally earth-shattering event:
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
It comes down to Sheppard vs. Bauer.
Argh. Decisions, decisions.
First up:
1:15-2:15 Stargate Atlantis-The Stargate legacy continues to burn bright on SCI FI with the fourth original season of Atlantis. Amanda Tapping, one of the most beloved stars in the Stargate universe, travels to the Pegasus galaxy to join the Atlantis cast by reprising her role as television’s favorite astrophysicist, Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter. Taking the torch from SG-1 as television’s most thrilling adventure series, Atlantis promises to up the ante this season by introducing a powerful new race, welcoming new cast members, and mourning the loss of some beloved friends. On hand in addition to Tapping will be David Hewlett (Dr. Rodney McKay), Joe Mallozzi (executive producer/writer), Nora O’Brien (VP, original programming, SCI FI), Charlie Cohen (senior executive VP, MGM Studios), and Robert Cooper, executive producer/writer. Moderated by Gary Jones (Chief Master Sergeant Walter Harriman, Stargate SG-1). Ballroom 20
Having missed last year's panel due to an ill-timed case of the blahs, I'm rather loathe to miss out on what bones TPTB might toss us, given the upheavals the show is undergoing this season.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Sails Pavilion will be this equally earth-shattering event:
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
It comes down to Sheppard vs. Bauer.
Argh. Decisions, decisions.