Comic Con International: San Diego (San Diego Comic Con)

Sci-Fi Channel bringing stars of Warehouse 13, Stargate Universe, Caprica, Battlestar Galactica and more to Comic-Con ’09

Sci-Fi Wire has released the Sci-Fi Channel’s complete Comic-Con schedule for 2009. The cable net is bringing out its big stars for the 40th Anniversary Comic-Con International in San Diego, including the cast and creators of Stargate Universe, Caprica, Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, Eureka, Sanctuary and Warehouse 13. There will be panels for each of ….

Lucy Lawless, Andy Whitfield and more to promote Starz’ upcoming Sam Raimi-produced action series Spartacus: Blood and Sand at Comic-Con ’09

Stars Lucy Lawless, Andy Whitfield and Peter Mensah, along with Executive Producers Rob Tapert and Steven S. DeKnight, will be giving audiences a first-ever look at Starz upcoming original drama Spartacus: Blood and Sand, and will be unveiling the exclusive first edition of the series-inspired comic with special Comic Con cover. In the new series ….

Robert Rodriguez hints at major announcements coming to Comic-Con 2009

While attending a seminar with his sons during the closing day of the Los Angeles Film Festival called Family Man: Robert Rodriguez, the eponymous director revealed few details surrounding his many high profile upcoming projects, according to Sci-Fi Wire. Before he came into the 90-minute panel, which was meant to promote his upcoming family-oriented comedy ….

Todd McFarlane to appear with actor and Mayhem creator Tyrese Gibson at San Diego Comic-Con ’09

McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane himself will be at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. McFarlane has expanded its presence at the con by teaming up with other key retailers that will be exhibiting, and are planning exclusive figures, comics, artist signings, giveaways, panels and a first look at upcoming figure lines. Here is a list ….

Warner Bros. bringing V, Human Target, Jackie Earle Haley, Fringe, Josh Jackson, Eastwick, Rebecca Romijn and more to Comic-Con 09

Warner Bros. Entertainment has released a complete line up for its return to San Diego Comic-Con, featuring the stars and creators of a Studio-record 11 series, including The Big Bang Theory, Chuck, Eastwick, Fringe, Human Target, Past Life, Smallville, Supernatural, V, The Vampire Diaries and Batman: The Brave and the Bold for panel sessions, media appearances and ….

Hellboy creator Mike Mignola to speak at ICv2 Comics and Media Conference during San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con will host the ICv2 Comics and Media Conference, a ticketed half-day event, at the San Diego Marriott, next to the San Diego Convention Center, on Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, 2009, from 1 – 5pm, just before Preview Night at Comic-Con. “Comics are increasingly the raw material for films, TV shows, and videogames ….

Watchmen director’s cut to be released in theaters and San Diego Comic-Con interactive BD Live event

Warner Bros. is set to release for Zack Snyder’s director’s cut of Watchmen on July 17th, 2009, at four movie theaters in the U.S., including locations in Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and New York City, according to Variety. The director made the announcement Wednesday during an event at the studio to promote the DVD and ….

G4 and Lucasfilm to present first-ever televised panel in San Diego Comic-Con history

Lucasfilm and G4 are teaming up for a milestone in San Diego Comic-Con’s 40-year history – the first-ever, exclusive television broadcast of a panel presentation directly from the Con. The Star Wars Spectacular! will air Saturday July 25th at 2:00pm on G4, and will feature never-before-seen footage, breaking news, surprise announcements, guest stars and more. ….

Torchwood, Being Human and Doctor Who stars to appear at San Diego Comic-Con

To celebrate BBC AMERICA’s U.S. premiere of four Doctor Who Specials, the Doctor himself, David Tennant, will appear alongside writer and producer Russell T. Davies at San Diego Comic-Con. They will take part in a Doctor Who panel along with executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn, on Sunday July 26, 10:00-11:00am. David will ….

Twilight Saga: New Moon, Peter Jackson and James Cameron’s Avatar circling 40th Comic-Con International

The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Peter Jackson, who’s finishing up the horror film The Lovely Bones and James Cameron’s epic sci-fi movie Avatar, are purported to be among the highlights of this summer’s 40th Anniversary edition of Comic-Con International in San Diego, according to the New York Times. Jackson has never attended the event, despite ….

Win a free trip to San Diego Comic-Con and join G4 Attack of the Show event coverage

Yesterday, G4 and Dark Horse Comics kicked off a search for the ultimate Comic-Con fan who will receive the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to appear in G4’s special coverage of this year’s 40th Anniversary Edition of San Diego Comic-Con. One lucky winner will be selected as a “Special Correspondent” to G4 and ….

Bryan Singer eyes comic adaptation Freedom Formula: Ghost of the Wasteland

New Regency has nabbed film rights to the Radical Publishing sci-fi comic Freedom Formula: Ghost of the Wasteland, which will be developed as a potential directing vehicle for Bryan Singer (X-Men, Superman Returns, Valkyrie), according to Variety. The movie will be distributed by Fox, which worked with Singer on X-Men 2. Michael Finch – who ….

Enter the MAD About Comic-Con Sweepstakes to win a free trip to San Diego Comic-Con, the animated Wonder Woman film, the DC Comics Encyclopedia and more

This is a great contest – and easier to enter than the contests I sponsor on FilmFetish.com. DC Comics and San Diego Comic-Con are sponsoring the MAD About Comic-Con Sweepstakes, giving you the chance to win a an all expense paid trip for two to San Diego during the 40th Anniversary edition of the largest ….

Finally, Comicon

Originally Published: August 21, 2005 LA Charles, has also sent in (well, sometime ago), some great coverage of Comic-Con 2005. KAPOW! KABOOM! KABANG! …And that was just me trying to make my way through the swarm of people that attended the 36th annual Comic Con down in San Diego. Yours truly just got back from ….