Television

The Shout Factory bringing G.I. Joe, Transformers and Middleman to Comic-Con 2009

The Shout Factory, purveyors of the coolest cult classic DVD box sets, this side of Cybertron, will be slamming into Comic-Con, bringing along guests for rare appearances and signings. One of the highlights of their events will be an appearance of the creator of the show The Middleman, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, along with the cast, including ….

Jim Caviezel, Jamie Campbell-Bower and Lennie James descend on Comic-Con 2009 to preview The Prisoner mini-series

Stars of AMC’s highly anticipated mini-series The Prisoner, including Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ, Thin Red Line, Pay It Forward), Jamie Campbell-Bower (Sweeney Todd, The Twilight Saga: New Moon) and Lennie James (Jericho) will attend Comic Con 2009 for a panel event and exclusive sneak preview of the six-part series. The Prisoner panel, ….

Dollhouse Season 1 Comic-Con exclusive Blu-ray and DVD available for pre-order starting today

In a studio first, this morning at 10am PST, Fox Home Entertainment will open pre-orders for a Comic-Con Exclusive Edition of Joss Whedon’s mysterious cult series Dollhouse: Season One on DVD & Blu-ray. Individually numbered and highly collectible, only 5,000 (2500 Blu-ray/2500 DVD) copies of the limited edition sets will be produced and are available ….

Farscape re-launch panel to convene at Comic-Con 2009

When a freak accident during an experimental space mission catapulted Astronaut John Crichton (Ben Browder) across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield, a cult classic was born with the epic, adventure-filled TV series Farscape. The award-winning fan favorite show is about to blast off again on DVD courtesy of an agreement between A&E and ….

World premiere screening of Fox’s The Human Target at popular California comic shop

On Friday, July 17th, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., The Comic Bug is hosting the world premiere of Fox television’s The Human Target with series producer Peter Johnson. Human Target revolves around Christopher Chance (being played by Fringe star Mark Valley), whose security firm offers a unique form of protection: he assumes the role of a ….

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 ….

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 ….

Mobile Suit Gundam creator to headline New York Anime Fest 2009

It’s just been confirmed that legendary Japanese director Yoshiyuki Tomino – the father of Gundam – will attend the New York Anime Festival as a Guest of Honor. Tomino has overseen numerous series including Aura Battler Dunbine, Brain Powered, Overman King Gainer and The Wings of Rean. His longest-lasting legacy is Mobile Suit Gundam, a ….

The Transformers: The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Edition DVD review

More than meets the eye The Transformers are celebrating their 25th Anniversary in the pop culture lexicon, now having reached full multimedia status and they continue to increase their global popularity. The franchise created a new type of superhero for kids – literally larger-than-life, non-human, fully made of metal and constantly at war. The origin ….

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. ….