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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Comic-Con 2012 Roundup

by Amy K. Bredemeyer

We're going to remove the tab for Comic-Con 2012 soon, so I wanted to make sure that everyone who wanted all of our coverage in one place could still get it. Tweets, links to posts, and the slideshow of photos are all below! Hang in there until Comic-Con 2013!


Read more about:  This year's Dream Plan and how closely we actually followed it

Read more about: The designs for the 2012 Warner Bros. swag bags

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Read more about: Friday at Comic-Con 2012, Part 1

Read more about: Friday at Comic-Con 2012, Part 2

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Read more about: The Best & Worst of Comic-Con 2012

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Read more about: The Displays of Comic-Con 2012
Our Comic-Con 2012 tweets:
Sunday:
5:56pm: And we're in the car! Shooting to be home by 3am. What about you?
5:18pm: Realized that only one of my four shirts got any comments at this year. And it was the only one bought at a mainstream store, lol.
5:13pm: Last stop: getting the car and picking up our bags from hotel storage.
4:08pm: Over at Nerd HQ for our final stop at
3:48pm: Trivia time to get swag bags at
3:44pm: Ron Perlman is the worst at riding the motorcycles.
3:33pm: Between and , nobody cares about cursing today. Poor kids' ears. Not that they should be in here....
3:11pm: Seven minute scene being shown for
3:10pm: Next up:
3:00pm: Clips full of great music jokes for season premiere in October. AND we end with a sweet rap.
2:50pm: Animated Ted might make an appearance at some point on
2:49pm: Kevin Michael Richardson continues to do any voice requests and they're all awesome.
2:42pm: Junior will go thru puberty at some point on
2:35pm: Kevin Michael Richardson just impersonated Obama.
2:34pm: Cecilia will be back several times.
2:31pm: Impromptu song about Comic-Con by Kevin Michael Richardson.
2:30pm: just showed the theme song sung live! And then the duet "Balls Deep"
2:14pm: will actually be starting at least thirty minutes behind schedule.
2:07pm: I highly doubt Hall H will fill up, so head over if you have any interest.
1:54pm: Anyone closer to the front me the Hall H line know why we're not moving at all when was supposed to start 8 min ago.
1:27pm: There are a bunch of pictures of costumes in the latest additions to the slideshow!
1:04pm: Anyone have the schedule for nerd hq today?
12:59pm: Doctor Who is in progress and the current line for Hall H isn't bad so we're gonna hop in that to try for The Cleveland Show.
11:57am: 46 live snakes at the Lucas Films booth!
11:35am: Still loving the floor. Buying art and goodies.
9:59am: Enjoying a wonderful breakfast at Richard Walker's Pancake House while giggling at the tweets from the Hall H line.
12:57am: Saturday's tweets are all on our Comic-Con page now, as well as a TON of photos!
12:24am: what's the one swag item you want to get your hands on before you leave Comic-Con?

Saturday
:
10:32pm: it's the poster. RT : Who knows what the yellow 777 ticket is from/for?
8:28pm: That's probably it for tonight, folks. Might hit up a party, but otherwise taking it easy and getting non-con posts up.
8:07pm: For some reason, ended early...
8:02pm: Adam Savage's favorite thing to blow up is a hot water heater.
8:01pm: The STEAM initiative.... Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
8:00pm: On testing pregnancy myths... Kari says "one of you guys can knock someone up. I'm done."
7:58pm: Some of the most disagreed-with results include splitting arrows, ice bullets, and the plane on the conveyor belt.
7:47pm: wants to do the barrel-over-Niagara-Falls thing, but insurance wouldn't let them.
7:42pm: There was just a huge rush for the question line in
7:39pm: is in 160 countries at this point!
7:37pm: Tory Belleci will appear on Iron Chef!
7:36pm: Kari Byron will host Large and Dangerous Rocketships, where a rocket shaped like Adam Savage will launch.
7:30pm: Jamie Hyneman's favorite episode of ? Whatever the latest one is!
7:27pm: You gotta love it when panelists dress up for . Specifically, Adam Savage.
7:24pm: By use way, went live. Follow them!
7:08pm: Get excited... it's time for
7:06pm: I gotta say ... that pilot makes me reconsider what I think about .
6:57pm: operates with the understanding that insurance adjusters know when people are lying. What do you think?
6:54pm: Swag for is the same pin you can get at their downtown location. Disappointing.
6:53pm: Lights back !
6:51pm: Lights didn't come back after the screening of so we're doing the panel in the dark.
6:04pm: will have some changes before it airs in September.
6:02pm: Who knows what the yellow 777 ticket is from/for?
6:00pm: Time for the screening of
5:51pm: I'd love to give you guys some quotes from but the questions are either weak or the answers are jokes.
5:42pm: In case you were wondering, I've been all over today and nobody has said anything about my shirt. Guess is low on fans.
5:31pm: Kevin Chapman says that people tell him, "hey, I like you on that show. Try not to get shot."
5:24pm: Stars Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman, and Taraji P. Henson are here.
5:12pm: Next up is
5:00pm: In the panel for . Saw a mega- creepy pilot and now hearing from Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, and exec prods.
3:16pm: Anyone have an update on how the line is for 6bcf?
1:41pm: Donating blood at the Omni.
1:27pm: There is a ton of tv stuff downtown today, guys. Bob's Burgers, Grimm, History channel, Science channel, the list goes on!
12:25pm: Get excited for
10:45am: We're at The Neighbors exhibit.
9:32am: We're on the exhibit hall floor now so watch for swag pics on http://www.thetalkingbox.com/p/comic-con-2012.html
8:14am: Rocking an obscure shirt today.... let's see if anybody comments at
7:52am: It is highly unlikely that we'll get into ballroom 20 today, so we recommend you check out for updates!
6:08am: woke up to check the lines via Twitter. Looks like it's already the breaking point for H and 20, according to word-of -mouth and pics.

Friday
:
10:48pm: was anyone actually in exhibit hall this morning? I feel like half of tarnation was in lines...
10:39pm: how do you know you stood in line for several hours at ? you killed three phone batteries.
8:20pm: Ballroom 20 Will also be doing playbacks tonight! This means you can still experience the reunion!
7:45pm: This panel is so cool, guys. You can go up and ask about like ten different canceled shows!
7:39pm: Season 2 of FlashForward would go six months ahead instead of nine, season 3 would have gone three months, eventually just days.
7:37pm: would have figured out if the conjugation would have been flashforwarding or flashingforward. Lol.
7:32pm: For Firefly, more back stories would have come into play if the show kept going. -Jose Molina
7:27pm: Watching the end of Dollhouse.
7:21pm: Wendy's apprentice would have been her father.
7:18pm: Room 7AB is uncomfortably warm.
7:16pm: After three episodes me The Middlemen, the goal became to get enough episodes made so they could have a DVD like Freaks and Geeks.
7:10pm: There is an amazing amount of writing talent in the room! "And then what happened"
6:44pm: Time for another line! This time: what might have happened next on series that ended too soon.
6:43pm: Some people are so hardcore they don't just bring apples - they also carry a corer/slicer and peanut butter.
6:31pm: Some people are so hardcore they don't just bring apples - they also carry a corer/slicer and peanut butter.
6:27pm: More cast!
6:13pm: Crazy going on in #Spartacus #sdcc http://t.co/4cFIuVut
6:06pm: Just got the swag coupon for #Spartacus #sdcc
6:05pm: They had to start rationing blood at the end of the last season of #Spartacus #sdcc
5:59pm: The series is "historically adjacent." #Spartacus #sdcc
5:55pm: Only three guests in the #Spartacus #sdcc panel. Steven S. DeNight, Manu Bennett, Liam McIntyre
5:49pm: We get a trailer of the final season of #Spartacus #sdcc
5:42pm: Still a little room in #Spartacus #sdcc http://t.co/2etX1iXZ
5:34pm: Now in Spartacus panel. #sdcc
5:33pm: More awesome clips for Falling Skies! And can't wait to see the swag, hope it's as sweet as last year's hoodie! #sdcc
5:14pm: A "fairly major character" will die this season. #sdcc #FallingSkies

5:10pm: Terry O'Quinn to guest on #FallingSkies in the future! #sdcc
4:54pm: Awesome clips seen in the #sdcc #FallingSkies panel! And surprise guest.... the actress who plays Karen!
4:51pm: Pope is Wil Wheaton's favorite #FallingSkies character. #sdcc
4:45pm: Swag tickets are out for #sdcc #FallingSkies!!
4:44pm: Not close enough to get great pics of #FallingSkies with my phone so will get those up to the slideshow later tonight. #sdcc
4:40pm: Tom and Anne will consummate their relationship! #sdcc #FallingSkies
4:39pm: The smell in 6BCF means someone needs to give out breath mints. #sdcc #FallingSkies
4:36pm: In the #sdcc #FallingSkies panel! Super excited! Not as close as last year but no big.
4:00pm: In line again. #sdcc #FallingSkies
3:55pm: Game of Thrones back March 31st. #sdcc #GoT
3:25pm: We are now receiving a ticket for swag! #sdcc #GoT
3:20pm: Why does the Game of Thrones panel only have one returning member? #sdcc #GoT
3:19pm: Did you know that #GameofThrones shoots in four different countries simultaneously? #sdcc #GoT
3:17pm: Poor little rich kids.... Rose was brought up in a castle in Scotland and she and her siblings locked one another in the dungeon. #sdcc #GoT

3:02pm: We saw clips of season two and video introductions of new characters for next season! #sdcc #GoT
2:52pm: Time for Game of Thrones! #sdcc
2:32pm: Who plays the same clip twice in an hour? What a waste me time. #TheWalkingDead #sdcc
2:25pm: Giveaway of having your head cast as a zombie. #TheWalkingDead #sdcc
2:15pm: Gotta show off my pic of receiving the #fallingskies harness! #sdcc http://t.co/5pvutRw4The 2:02pm: Walking Dead cast not thrilled about shooting in the air conditioning in Georgia. #TheWalkingDead #sdcc
1:55pm: "Everyone loves a redneck " -Norman Reedus at #TheWalkingDead #sdcc
1:51pm: Flashes going off like crazy in #TheWalkingDead #sdcc
1:44pm: The Walking Dead will be back Sunday, October 14th. #sdcc
1:39pm: Season three of The Walking Dead will feature a prison. Also, they're working on episode six now. #sdcc
1:33pm: #Confession I've never seen a single episode of #walkingdead #sdcc

1:11pm: Walking Dead is next. #sdcc
1:05pm: Well, that was really a huge waste. Can't believe I spent all that time waiting for #bigbang #sdcc
12:53pm: One audience member who asked a question will also get to go to space! #sdcc #bigbang
12:52pm: Astronaut invites Simon Helberg TO SPACE! #sdcc #bigbang
12:47pm: The Lego Death Star was originally supposed to be in a different episode but they needed more time to put it together! #sdcc #bigbang
12:42pm: Everyone in the #bigbang panel asking questions is pre-pubescent. #sdcc
12:33pm: Raj to have a romance storyline! #sdcc #bigbang
12:31pm: Kaley likes Game of Thrones. #sdcc #bigbang
12:31pm: They sang Soft Kitty in a round! #sdcc #bigbang
12:15pm: Johnny Galecki will likely miss panel. Jim Parsons appearing by satellite. #sdcc #bigbang
11:53am: Ready for The Big Bang Theory! #sdcc
11:35am: Kick Ass 2 to begin shooting in September! #sdcc
11:21am: Casey Affleck and Tempest Bledsoe also voices in ParaNorman. #sdcc
11:14am: Don't forget, we're still live- updating the #sdcc slideshow! http://t.co/19hBD7ZA
11:00am: Kodi can no longer do the voice of Norman! His voice has dropped! #sdcc
10:58am: ParaNorman is a zombie movie for kids! -Director Chris Butler #sdcc 
10:36am: We are inside Hall H! We made it! Now, to sit thru something called ParaNorman.... #sdcc
9:40am: Bailed on Ballroom 20, still in for Hall H. for those interested, 7am got you 3000 people too late to get in. #sdcc
8:02am: We are in line for Hall H and Ballroom 20, so stay tuned to see what we get into!

Thursday
:
10:09pm: very weak day for swag.
7:19pm: Finally saw a costumed Batman. Took way longer than last year!
6:46pm: The most satisfying kill that Dexter has made was Trinity.
6:34pm: Some girl asked for an actor's namecard when she asked her question. I hate when people break the rules.
6:08pm: This panel, by the way, is also for , apparently.
6:06pm: I just heard the tune for "Go , Go Power Rangers" as a ringtone.
5:54pm: Next up at is !
5:44pm: By way, the four people on the panel aren't sitting in front of their nametags.
4:43pm: Time to watch some !
4:26pm: Not every episode will be as dark as the pilot.
4:25pm: The crowd seems to love Jay Ryan as the beast.... good thing Terra Nova was cancelled!
4:21pm: Executive producer Jennifer Levin says they got star Kristin Kreuk by using cupcakes.
4:19pm: We just watched the full pilot of Beauty and the Beast. Now for the cast....
3:12pm: Psych's Guide to Crime Fighting for the Totally Unqualified coming February 19, 2013.
3:06pm: Dule's mom called. He put her on speaker for us. 2:54pm: Dule geeked out over Lionel Ritchie. T
2:52pm: Corbin says an alternate career for Henry could be assassin. By pie.
2:46pm: The musical episode of Psych will be two hours. It's partially written and shoots in October.
2:41pm: James and Dule singing. For real.
2:35pm: Who would Kirsten make out with from the cast? Maggie.
2:31pm: Ha! James called out for not having Twitter.
2:24pm: Pineapple juice for the panel!
2:22pm: Love Maggie's dress!
1:54pm: Time for !
1:37pm: We have a few dozen pictures on the slideshow now, with more all the time! http://www.thetalkingbox.com/p/comic-con-2012.html?m=1
1:22pm: I'm disappointed in the people wearing plain clothing.... you own NOTHING geeky in any way??!?
12:19pm: For those dying for an update: I'm in line for ballroom 20, which starts with in a couple hours. JB is in the Stan Lee panel.
11:25am: Trying to get to the overhead view of the floor? Go to the back wall of exhibit hall, around 1500, out the door and up the escalator.
10:42am: You can have a harness applied and get your own glowing spikes at the booth. Near 2800 exhibit hall.
10:16am: If anyone was wondering, the South Park room holds 20-24 people at a time.
9:46am: The south park area! Near 5200 exhibit hall.
9:30am: We're on the floor and in the room for the upcoming panel on Battle Star! Follow the pictures at
8:47am: The line for exhibit hall!
8:11am: How are you doing? Have your badge? Ready to go? What is your most anticipated event today.

Wednesday:
7:42pm: I just saw this running down the road.
6:21pm: are you at Preview Night? if so, what are you loving? If not, what time are you getting up tomorrow?
2:40pm: had to go with our back-up parking location: WallyPark by the airport. use your AAA card!
1:27pm: that in this day and age of allergies everywhere, DoubleTree still doesn't have a nut-free cookie option?
1:24pm: slideshow is a go! http://www.thetalkingbox.com/p/comic-con-2012.html #SDCC
12:50pm: Checked in! Of course, room won't be ready for two more hours so needed to drop off bags. Now it's time to ditch the car!
11:15pm: are you going to be at Comic-Con? let us know, maybe we can meet up at some point!
10:47pm: 's reunion special at will be part of the reunion special for the Science Channel!
10:45pm: on our way down to ! we're not far now, get excited!

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A couple of our posts about last year's event:
The Dream Plan
Things My First Comic-Con Taught Me

and a few of our highlights from 2011 (located over at TVTango):
Thursday - Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe, Covert Affairs, Psych, Ringer, Game of Thrones, and TV Guide's Fan Favorites Panel
Friday - Falling Skies & NCIS: LA
Saturday - Futurama, The Simpsons, Family Guy, and American Dad
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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Thursday at Comic-Con 2012: Psych, Homeland, and Dexter

by Amy K. Bredemeyer

For the first day of Comic-Con, it went by much faster than last year (and here)! The process of waking up, heading to the convention center, and getting in line for badge pick-up was a little slower than last year, but not a big deal. After that, I cruised the floor, checking out the booths for South Park, Falling Skies, and FOX in particular. But, soon it was time to buckle down for the first serious line of the Con, and it was for Ballroom 20. For a complete rundown of all photos, check out our SmugMug album.

The 2:15pm Thursday panel was for Psych, and each person walking into the room received a pair of sunglasses to commemorate the series.
photo: Amy K. Bredemeyer
Things then started up with a video introduction by a professional wrestler! It was a full panel, with executive producers Chris Henze, Kelly Kulchak, and Steve Franks, and actors James Roday, Dule Hill, Maggie Lawson (loved her dress!), Tim Olmundson, Kirsten Nelson, and Corbin Bernsen. Everyone on the panel was offered pineapple juice alongside the obligatory water, immediately illustrating how committed Psych is to truly offering Comic-Con the show and its talent at their finest. We hear some facts, like how there are 2.4M facebook fans and that it's the #1 twittered show on USA (even though James Roday doesn't have a Twitter account). We hear about the 100th episode, see random poses of Dule sleeping everywhere they go, and even get to listen to James and Dule sing "Boom from the Bottom." Of course, there were some other surprises as well, like Dule's mom calling and him putting her on speaker to the microphone. Yes, this seriously happened. Tim also had the audience give a shout-out to his cousin, a military man who will soon be back stateside. Another highlight would be that they pulled four girls to compete in a Psych trivia game, where they had to name episode titles and Gus's nicknames, in addition to simpler questions.
photo: Jonathan Bredemeyer
Here are some facts from the panel, both from the Q&A and directly from the panelists:

- If Kirsten was to make out with someone, she'd choose Maggie.
- Corbin's least favorite scene to shoot was the one where he gets shot.
- Maggie's worst audition was when she was 19 and trying out to act as a 30-year-old single mother.
- The wardrobe people set out a few necklaces for James to pick from each year.
- There will, indeed, be a musical episode. AND, it'll be a special, two-hour ordeal. PLUS, it is already partially written, so get excited! It will shoot in October. We even got to hear some. :)
- When Dule was on Broadway, a fan wanted his sweat towel - he gave it to her and she took off screaming. How's that for a funky fan encounter??
- When it comes to naming the best singer, Dule says that he and James are about even, or maybe Tim, but James claims that it's Maggie.
- Corbin suggested that Henry could have a career as an assassin. Weapon of choice? Pie.
Sean will not mature this season.
- Even celebrities have their favorites! Dule has geeked out over Lionel Ritchie, Kirsten over Tim Curry, Corbin over Jeffrey Tambor (who plays Maggie's stepdad on the show), and everyone else over William Shatner.
- The strangest question was what Dule and James would do if they were in one another's bodies... James would dunk and Dule would get twitter.

Look forward to Psych's Guide to Crime Fighting for the Totally Unqualified coming February 19, 2013.
photo: Jonathan Bredemeyer
After Psych, we had two panels for new shows, Beauty and the Beast and Elementary, which we'll get to in a different post. But, first, an old fan-favorite... like Dexter, which has its final season premiering on September 30th at 9pm on Showtime. The panel was actually preceded by a fifteen-minute presentation from Homeland, with executive producer Howard Gordon. We see a trailer for the second season and find out that Claire Danes' pregnancy will not affect her character.

The lanyards that all Comic-Con attendees received were branded with Dexter, so no swag was expected. We did find out that there is a Dexter mobile game, and that even more "Early Cuts" are coming. We got a recap of the previous season and the first two minutes of the new season's premiere (Deb sees Dexter over Travis's body, she goes to call the station, he wants to stop her), then it was right into a Q&A with actors Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, and Yvonne Strahovski, plus executive producers John Goldwyn and Scott Buck. Not the best selection of questions in the world, but here are some highlights gleaned from the discussion:
- a piece of advice that Michael C. Hall would give Season One's Dexter would be to not make any friends.
- Michael C. Hall and Dexter may look alike, but that's pretty much it for their similarities.
- Michael believes that people love a serial killer because they identify with him.
- Harry will appear in the upcoming season.
- Michael considers Trinity to be Dexter's most satisfying kill.
- Michael can't believe he worked with John Lithgow.
- Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall didn't think that the show would really take off when they each read the pilot.
- People actually send in bail-bondsmen suggestions.
- Michael C. Hall thinks it would be cool for the finale to actually be 12 different episodes, each suggesting a different ending.
- Regarding their most embarrassing moments on-set, Jennifer confesses to falling at the ice rink and hitting her head, and Michael says that he ran the Slice of Life into a pier and did $8,000 of damage.

Stay tuned for more Comic-Con updates!
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Sunday, July 8, 2012

Comic-Con is Coming!

by Amy K. Bredemeyer

So, last year I went to Comic-Con with my friend, Kelly. She isn't going to be able to make it this year, but my husband is coming with me, so it should be even more fun. I've been trying to make it clear just how crazy the whole thing is (you know, getting up at 6am to wait in line for three hours, etc.), so we'll see how I did when we return! He's figuring out his plans right now, but I, of course, started working that out as soon as each day's schedule was released. Speaking of which, last year I posted my dream schedule a few days before the epic weekend and thought that I would do the same again this year. Though, I must admit, of last year's schedule, what I actually did kinda looked like:
Thursday: Completely different except I did make it to the LGBTX: Queer X-Men panel.
Friday: yes to Falling Skies, maybe to G4's anime panel, and yes to NCIS: LA.
Saturday: made it through the first half of the day perfectly, bailed after American Dad to do non-panel stuff, caught the Masquerade in an overflow room.
Sunday: made it to Jim Henson, The Simpsons, and Snoopy.

So, here's what I have in mind at the moment for this year (not including time spent on the floor and stuff) ... and, yes, I know it's impossible:

Thursday:

2:15-3:15pm: USA Network's Psych
Psych returns to Comic-Con for a fourth consecutive year, with a fan-focused event that will invite the audience to be not just viewers, but active participants. Psych-O fans can look forward to a hilarious and uncensored experience with the creative team behind the hottest fake psychic detective agency on TV. Psych stars James Roday (Shawn Spencer), Dulé Hill (Burton "Gus" Guster), Maggie Lawson (Juliet O'Hara), Tim Omundson (Carlton Lassiter), Kirsten Nelson (Chief Karen Vick), and Corbin Bernsen (Henry Spencer), along with Psych producers Steve Franks (creator/executive producer), Kelly Kulchak (executive producer), and Chris Henze (executive producer) will dedicate the afternoon to answering fan questions and interacting with the audience, sharing secrets & stories from the set in this "chat" with 4,250 of their closest fans. Attendees will see video clips produced exclusively for Comic-Con, a never-before-seen "first look" at the Season 7 episodes currently in production, and a taste of Psych's milestone 100th episode, "100 CLUEs".

4:40-5:45pm: Behind-the-Scenes Look at CBS' Elementary
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson over 120 years ago. This fall on CBS, the dynamic duo gets a modern-day makeover cracking cases in contemporary New York City. Brilliant investigator Sherlock, played by Jonny Lee Miller (Dexter), is a recent rehab graduate paired with his worst nightmare: sober coach Joan Watson, played by Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels). Together, Sherlock's unique detective skills and Watson's medical expertise make a formidable force capable of solving the NYPD's most impossible cases. Be the first to see an exclusive sneak peek at the new television series, followed by a panel discussion with series stars Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu and executive producers Robert Doherty and Carl Beverly, moderated by Entertainment Weekly assistant managing editor Dalton Ross.

6-7:15pm: Showtime's
Dexter
The gasps from last season's finale can still be heard among Dexter fans as their worst fears were realized, Dexter got caught and by none other than Deb! What will he do? What will she do? What's next for America's Favorite Serial Killer? If the suspense is killing you, don't miss this incredible panel, where you'll be the first to see the Comic-Con exclusive first two minutes of the season premiere. Moderator Ralph Garman (KROQ Entertainment reporter) presides over a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars and executive producers of Dexter. Featured panelists include series star/executive producer Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Jennifer Carpenter (Deb), and special guest star Yvonne Strahovski (Hanna). Also appearing are executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck, and Manny Coto. Plus Dexter fans will be the first to see the world premiere trailer of one of the hottest series on television, Homeland, presented by executive producers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa. The new season of Dexter premieres September 30, at 9pm ET/PT only on Showtime.


*I'm also toying with the idea of donating blood in the morning. It would take some time away from the floor but still get me out in time to get in line for Psych. I may wait to hear what Jonathan has planned for the morning before signing up for that. Otherwise, I may try to hit it Sunday morning.

Friday:
10-11am: Hasbro: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic 

Panelists from Hasbro Studios and The HUB TV Network's My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic share details of the making of the animated series and how the "friendship" and "magic" are brought to life. Fans won't want to miss it! Also includes Q&A time.

12:05-1:05pm: Big Bang Theory Screening and Q&A
Boldly go Big Bang Theory! For the first time ever in Hall H, the mega-popular TV series returns to Comic-Con for a special screening and a lively discussion. Will Howard ("Froot Loops") Wolowitz return from space? Where do things stand with Penny and Leonard? And will unscheduled handholding affect "The Relationship Agreement"? From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Big Bang Theory airs Thursdays at 8/7c on CBS. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 11.

2:45-3:45pm: Game of Thrones Panel and Q&A
Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, HBO's Game of Thrones series concluded its 10-episode second season on June 3. Created and executive produced by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, the series follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie for power in a land where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. Season 2 of the hit series told an epic story of duplicity and treachery, nobility and honor, conquest and triumph, set in an enthralling world of intrigue, seduction, and magic. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, production of season 2 also took place in Croatia and Iceland. Some of the cast featured in the second season and appearing on this panel are (in alphabetical order) Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy, Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark, Kit Harington as Jon Snow, Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister, and Richard Madden as Robb Stark. George R. R. Martin, who also serves as a co-executive producer and writer on the series, moderates with executive producer Carolyn Strauss.

4:30pm-5:30pm: Falling Skies Panel & Clips

Continuing the fight against alien invaders, TNT's Falling Skies follows a band of human survivors on their quest to outrun and outwit the powerful alien force that invaded Earth. Join stars Noah Wyle (ER), Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation), Will Patton (Armageddon), Drew Roy (Secretariat), Collin Cunningham (Living in Your Car), Sarah Carter (The Vow), and Connor Jessup (The Saddle Club), executive producer Greg Beeman, and show runner Remi Aubuchon (Caprica), with Q&A hosted by Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Big Bang Theory). Watch never-before-seen clips and be treated to an in-depth discussion on Falling Skies season 2.

7pm-8pm: Serialized Shows that Ended Too Soon
You saw every episode, you followed every storyline, you hoped against hope that they'd get another season...and they didn't. What would have happened if the show had kept going? Hear writer/producers Andrew Chambliss (Once Upon a Time), Scott M. Gimple (The Walking Dead), Ian Goldberg (Once Upon a Time), Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Lost), and Jose Molina (The Vampire Diaries) talk about the stories that weren't to be on such shows as Dollhouse, FlashForward, Firefly, and The Middleman.

8-9pm: Aquabats!
Hey Aquabats fans! The band of five heroes out to save the world from boredom -- Ricky Fitness, Jimmy the Robot, Crash McLarson, EagleBones Falconhawk, The M.C. Bat Commander and directors Jason Devilliers and Matt Chapman -- plan to arrive at Comic-Con 2012 ready for battle! Fans can anticipate a special guest moderator and meet the stars of The Hub TV Network's new hit series. Grab your goggles and join the legions of fans for a gnarly time with the awesomest superhero, rock music band ever to hit San Diego!


9-10pm:
Worst Cartoons Ever!
Presented by ASIFA-Hollywood, animation historian Jerry Beck (Cartoon Brew) returns with an all-new program of some of the worst cartoons ever made, including the Phys Ed superhero Mighty Mr. Titan, space cadet Johnny Cypher, and some of those 1960s Marvel Super Heroes cartoons. Have a ball with the best/bad animation ever!


*Alternatively, I'm considering buying tickets for the Sonic Boom 2012 event that starts at 5pm over at House of Blues. Honestly, I'm not sure why it isn't sold-out yet, LoL. But if I get into Falling Skies, I'm not leaving early. I also don't know how late the party goes and if there's in/out privileges (doubtful), so we'll see...

Saturday:
11-11:45am:
Once Upon a Time Magic is coming! Moderator William Keck (TV Guide Magazine senior editor and columnist) takes you to Storybrooke, where a curse placed on its fairytale inhabitants by the Evil Queen has been broken and reality and myth have merged. It's a place where magic is about to be introduced, but with it comes its own set of consequences. Co-creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis (Lost, Tron: Legacy) and Adam Horowitz (Lost, Tron: Legacy), along with Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love), Jennifer Morrison (House), Lana Parrilla (24), Josh Dallas (Thor), Emilie de Ravin (Lost), and Meghan Ory (Vampire High) engage in a Q&A about their hit TV series.

12-12:45pm: Futurama

Futurama cannot be killed! Join the cast and crew of the Emmy-award-winning series for world premiere footage of the all-new season on Comedy Central. Plus: Wear your Futurama-themed costume for the chance to win slightly valuable prizes! Scheduled panelists include creator/executive producer Matt Groening, executive producer David X. Cohen, and stars Billy West (Fry, Zoidberg, Professor Farnsworth, Zapp Brannigan), Katey Sagal (Leela), John DiMaggio (Bender), and Maurice LaMarche (Kif Kroker, Calculon, Morbo).

12:45-1:30pm: The Simpsons

Now entering its 24th season, The Simpsons is a living animation legend. Join moderator David Mirkin, creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising producer Mike Anderson, and the voice of Lisa Simpson, Yeardley Smith, for a lengthy look at the upcoming Treehouse of Horror, a sneak (2D) peek at Simpsons theatrical short The Longest Daycare, and much, much more (okay, 45 minutes' worth).

1:45-2:30pm:
Family Guy
Seth MacFarlane
, Alex Bornstein, Mila Kunis (Black Swan, Book of Eli), Seth Green (Robot Chicken), Mike Henry, and showrunners Mark Hentemann and Steve Callaghan offer a sneak peek at Family Guy's funniest scenes from the upcoming new season, followed by a freakin' sweet Q&A with the audience.

2:30-3:15pm: American Dad
An exclusive preview of next season's most hilarious moments, followed by a panel conversation with the cast and producers of American Dad featuring Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Dee Bradley Baker, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman.


3:30-4:30pm: Disney Channel TV Animation
See exclusive footage and clips from upcoming episodes of Disney Channel's award-winning series Fish Hooks and its newest mystery adventure series Gravity Falls, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming series Wander Over Yonder. Panelists include Fish Hooks creator Noah Z. Jones (Almost Naked Animals) and executive producer Maxwell Atoms (The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy), Gravity Falls creator Alex Hirsch (Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack), voice talent from both series, and Wander Over Yonder creator Craig McCracken (Powerpuff Girls, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends) and co-producer Lauren Faust (My Little Pony, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic). Moderated by Eric Coleman, senior vice president, original series, Disney Television Animation.

5:15- 6:30 6pm: Person of Interest Screening and Q&A

The smash hit Person of Interest returns to San Diego! Join series stars Jim Caviezel (The Thin Red Line), Michael Emerson (Lost), Taraji P. Henson (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), and Kevin Chapman (Rescue Me), along with executive producers Jonathan Nolan (The Dark Knight) and Greg Plageman (Cold Case), for a Q&A and special video presentation highlighting the most-watched new series of the 2011-12 television season-and a sneak peek at what's to come in season 2. Person of Interest is a crime thriller about a presumed dead former CIA agent, Reese (Caviezel), who teams up with a mysterious billionaire, Finch (Emerson), to prevent violent crimes. Aided by "The Machine" -- and opposed by ruthless criminals, corrupt cops, and shadowy elements within the government -- the team works with NYPD detectives Carter (Henson) and Fusco (Chapman) to stop crimes before they happen. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Person of Interest airs Thursdays at 9/8c on CBS.

7:15-8:15pm: MythbustersA Comic-Con fan favorite, MythBusters is back with their traditional Saturday evening panel. Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Tory Belleci, Grant Imahara, and Kari Byron talk about their recent exploits and upcoming fall Mythbuster-y goodness!

8:30-11:30pm: Masquerade
Fabulous original and re-created costumes crafted by our talented attendees will be showcased on stage before an audience of thousands, with impressive awards and cash prizes bestowed to those judged most outstanding. The MCs will once again be writers/artists Phil Foglio and Kaja Foglio of Studio Foglio.

*because my husband isn't enthralled with costumes like I am, I might decide to bypass the Masquerade and hit up a party or off-site event instead.

Sunday:
10-11am: Fringe Screening and Q&A

Fringe returns to Comic-Con for its farewell panel to celebrate its fifth and final season. Series stars Anna Torv (The Pacific), Josh Jackson (Dawson's Creek), Lance Reddick (Lost), Blair Brown (Altered States), Jasika Nicole (Take the Lead), and John Noble (The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King), along with executive producer J. H. Wyman (Keen Eddie), offer a Q&A with fans and an exclusive video presentation. Don't miss the discussion about the climactic conclusion of this critically acclaimed thriller. From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Fringe airs Fridays at 9/8c on FOX. Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 4.

11:15-12:15pm: Supernatural Screening and Q&A

Series stars Jared Padalecki (Friday the 13th [2009]) and Jensen Ackles (My Bloody Valentine 3D), recurring guest stars Misha Collins (Ringer), Jim Beaver (Justified), and Mark A. Sheppard (Battlestar Galactica), executive producer Jeremy Carver (U.S. version of Being Human), and consulting producer Ben Edlund (The Tick) return to Hall H to answer questions from the audience about what's in store for the eighth season of this thrill-ride series. Fans will also see an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights, as well as a portion of the special features from the upcoming Supernatural: The Complete Seventh Season DVD and Blu-ray release, in stores September 18. The eighth season of Supernatural will premiere in October on its new night, Wednesdays at 9/8c on The CW. The series is produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television.

12:30-1:30pm: Dr. Who
The Doctor and the Ponds land in San Diego. BBC America's Doctor Who stars Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Arthur Darvill join award-winning lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat (Sherlock) and award-winning executive producer Caroline Skinner (The Fades) for a Comic-Con panel and Q&A. As fans eagerly await the new season's premiere, BBC America is making sure Steven Moffat brings new footage to reveal on the big screens in Hall H. Ahead of the new season, BBC America will premiere new Doctor Who specials-The Science of Doctor Who, The Women of Doctor Who, The Timey-Wimey Stuff of Doctor Who, and The Destinations of Doctor Who-as part of the Supernatural Saturday programming block starting Saturday, August 4 at 9pm/8c. For those new to Who, the previous two seasons from Steven Moffat are available now on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download.


1:45-2:45pm: The Cleveland Show
See the world premiere screening of "Menace II Secret Society," the season 4 premiere episode of The Cleveland Show, featuring unbelievable guest voices followed by a Q&A with panelists Seth MacFarlane, Mike Henry, Kevin Michael Richardson (Thundercats, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Transformers Prime), Reagan Gomez, and Rich Appel.


2:45-3:45pm:
Sons of Anarchy
Get an inside look into the world of FX's highest-rated series ever, with creator Kurt Sutter (The Shield) and stars Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Ron Perlman, Maggie Siff, Kim Coates, Mark Boone Junior, Tommy Flanagan, Theo Rossi, Ryan Hurst, and Dayton Callie.


4-5pm: Harry Potter Fandom in 2012
Seven books from J. K. Rowling -- or ten, depending on how you count -- plus hundreds of thousands of fanfics. Eight studio movies -- plus dozens of popular fanfilms, musicals, and songs. One theme park -- but soon there'll be three or more! An international museum exhibition -- and piles of fan-made shirts, crafts, fanart, CDs and DVDs. An encyclopedic website -- and fancons, fan-made wikis, and history courses on the impact of the Harry Potter fandom. We'll look back at 15 years of Harry Potter fandom and try to predict -- better than Trelawney! -- where we go from here.

*I kinda imagine that all of the hardcore Dr. Who folks will sit through the morning programs, so I might skip Fringe and Supernatural (and Dr. Who) and hit the floor again in the morning, then head over for the afternoon parts of the plan. [or donate blood if I haven't yet.] 
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