11:00-12:00 Spike TV’s Scream Awards: Frak the Oscars!— Celebrate Hollywood's often-ignored genres of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and comic books with Spike TV's Scream Awards. Hear several masterminds of the genres discuss the challenges, surprises, and future of these categories. Be the first to hear as the recipient of the 2007 Comic Con Icon Award is announced. The honoree will make a surprise appearance at this panel! And Spike TV wants to hear from you, the fans! Let them know your ideas for categories that should be included at the 2007 Scream Awards. 10 lucky fans that attend this panel will receive tickets to the 2007 Scream Awards. The panel will be moderated by musicianactor/writer/poet Henry Rollins. Panelists include Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Marvel Zombies), Oscar nominee Linda Blair (The Exorcist, Exorcist 2: The Heretic), Mark Burg (Producer SAW 1, 2, 3, 4), and actor Sid Haig (The Devil's Rejects, House of a 1000 Corpses, Spider Baby). Room 3
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom | Horror and Suspense | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

11:00-12:00 G7 Animation and Bernie Wrightson: Biker Mice to Freak Show— Two years ago an artist-run animation studio, Gang of Seven Animation, brought in legendary artist Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing) to produce updated character designs for the revival of Biker Mice From Mars. The creativity continued as several horror feature projects emerged: an original concept and an adaptation of Wrightson and Bruce Jones' graphic novel, Freak Show. Bernie Wrightson and top voice talents Rob Paulsen (Pinky and the Brain) and Jess Harnell (Animaniacs), along with directors Tom Tataranowicz (He-Man), Rich Arons (Freakazoid!) and writer Larry DiTillo (Babylon 5, Transformers) talk about the creative process of series and feature production. The presentation will include the U.S. premiere of footage from Biker Mice From Mars and the world premiere of footage from Freak Show and a short based on Wrightson's poster Change for a Dollar. The panel will be moderated by AACC President and head of G7's business development, David Armstrong. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

11:30-12:30 Nickelodeon: Making Fiends— The web series that taught the world to fear giant hamsters is coming to Comic- Con! Making Fiends tells the story of the struggle between two little girls: Vendetta, who likes to make fiends, and Charlotte, who likes to make friends. Creator (and voice of Charlotte) Amy Winfrey unleashes a screening of her original webisodes, shares fan art and the stories behind her films, and offers an inside look at what’s to come in her Making Fiends TV series for Nickelodeon. Also on hand will be Aglaia Mortcheva (voice of Vendetta) and Peter Merryman (voice of Grudge, Mr. Milk, and just about everyone else in Clamburg). Moderated by Claudia Spinelli, executive in charge for Nickelodeon. Room 2
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

11:30-12:30 Writing with Mark Verheiden— Comic-Con special guest Mark Verheiden, co-executive producer of Battlestar Galactica and writer of the upcoming live-action Teen Titans movie, offers advice to aspiring writers in a lively Q&A session. Want to write for television? Features? Comic books? Bring your best nuts-and- bolts questions! Room 4
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Movies | Television

11:30-12:30 Storyboards: Motion in Art— Mark Simon, author of Storyboards: Motion in Art, 3rd Edition, with over 2,500 productions to his credit, covers how to get started, three mistakes most new artists make, hidden clients, and tips to double your business. Room 30CDE
Categories:  Art and Illustration | Movies | Television

11:45-12:45 Richard Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Forum— Richard Hatch (Tom Zarek/Capt Apollo), composer Bear McCreary, Dr. Kevin Grazier (BSG science consultant), and special surprise guests conduct a provocative and humorous discussion of Battlestar Galactica, both new and classic. Includes trailers, comic reel, and Q&A session. Room 6A
Categories:  Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

12:30-1:30 Cartoon Network: Ed, Edd & Eddy: True Tales from the Cul-de-sac— Get ready for an Edstravaganza with Danny Antonucci, the creator of the show. Joining him in expanding your Edducation will be Samuel Vincent (voice of Edd), Peter Kelamis (voice of Rolf), Janyse Jaud (voice of Sarah, Lee Kanker), Scott “Diggs” Underwood (storyboard director), and “Big Jim” Miller (storyboard director). Room 1AB
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:30-1:30 Star Trek, The Original Series: As You’ve Never Seen It— Be here for the worldwide debut of Star Trek, The Original Series, fully remastered and on HD DVD, along with extras including never-before-seen, behind- the-scenes 8mm footage. "Star" panelists include Rod Roddenberry, Billy Blackburn (Star Trek, The Original Series extra- extraordinaire), Ryan Adams and David Grant (CBS DVD), and Cory Watson and Jason Hillhouse (New Wave) and more. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

1:30-3:00 VIZ Media Anime and Manga— Check out the VIZ Media anime and manga panel and get the scoop on the year ahead! Panelists will include Wes Harris, director, product and brand marketing; Wendy Shimamura, associate product manager, home entertainment; Jason Bergenfeld, animation production manager, TV production; and Beth Kawasaki, editorial director. Room 2
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Television

2:00-3:00 Bongo Comics Sneak Peek— Bongo Comics offers a mouth-watering preview of upcoming projects featuring The Simpsons and Futurama. Managing editor Terry Delegeane and creative director Bill Morrison host a panel featuring the writers and artists who create the comics and books based on Matt Groening’s phenomenal TV shows. Find out what’s in the future for Futurama Comics and what to expect in Simpsons Comics and Simpsons Super Spectacular. Plus, Thomas Lennon (Reno 911), Tone Rodriguez (Violent Messiahs), and Gerry Duggan (The Last Christmas) will be on hand to talk about their terrifying contributions to this fall’s star-studded issue of Bart Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror! This is a ”must-attend” panel for all fans of The Simpsons and Futurama—and anyone looking for a place to sit down! Room 3
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Television

2:00-3:00 G4: Code Monkeys— The secret history of videogames is exposed in G4's Code Monkeys, an animated comedy of 8-bit proportions. Code Monkeys creator Adam de la Peña, one of the warped minds behind Minoriteam, Crank Yankers, and The Man Show, and star Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), offer their unique, behind-the-scenes insight into the rowdy celebration and biting parody of videogames, technology, and pop culture. Room 4
Categories:  Animation | Fandom | Gaming | Television

2:15-3:15 BBC America: Torchwood— Writer Russell T Davies has created a spectacular spin-off TV series from Doctor Who with Torchwood, about a rogue team of investigators who use scavenged alien technology to solve present-day crime—both alien and human. Catch a preview of the new series and a panel discussion with lead writer Chris Chibnall; series writer Noel Clarke who also plays Mickey Smith in Doctor Who; Richard Stokes, producer: and Matt O'Toole, prosthetics supervisor, Doctor Who/Torchwood (Millennium FX). Moderated by TV Guide's West Coast Bureau Chief Craig Tomashoff. Room 6A
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

2:45-3:45 Hanna Barbera Retrospective— Take a look back at the lives and times of two of the greatest characters in the history of animation, Bill Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Former colleagues and friends examine the toon titans’ nearly 70 years of creating some of the world’s most beloved animated characters. Animation author/historian Tom Sito moderates a panel that includes longtime Hanna-Barbera director Andrea Romano, the renowned Gary Owens (Space Ghost), Hanna-Barbera Cartoons author Michael Mallory, plus Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone, the producer-director team of the upcoming Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale, Joe Barbera’s final animated project. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

3:00-4:00 DC: Crossing Over— These days it seems like all roads lead to comics, whether they’re a stop on the road to other media or a final destination. The incredible media talent crossing into the comic book world has had an enormous impact. On hand to discuss their paths are Cecil Castellucci (The Plain Janes), Paul Dini (Countdown, Detective Comics), Christos N. Gage (Stormwatch PHD), Greg Rucka (52, Checkmate), Steve Niles (Batman: County Line), Mark Verheiden (Superman/Batman), and Gregory Noveck, DC’s Senior VP of Creative Affairs! Room 5AB
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Movies | Television

3:30-5:00 From Art to Art: The Challenges of Translating Comic Book Figures to Film Icons— A look from the artists’ perspective at the issues, hurdles, and joys in the process of transforming a comic book superhero into a film action star. Panelists are from Local 790, Illustrators and Matte Artists, of the IATSE, whose skill and imagination help create some of the most stunning images, thrilling action, incredible characters, intricate props, otherworldly vistas, and dynamic sequences that grace the visual media that we enjoy. They’ll reveal a seldom-seen corner from behind the scenes in film production. Panelists include Dan Fraga, VFX, storyboards and comics; Trevor Goring, films, games, and comics including Waterloo Sunset and theBlvd.; Gabe Hardman, storyboard artist on blockbuster comic book films; Martin Kline, art director Sony Pictures Imageworks; David Lowery, senior film storyboard artist; Mark Moretti, storyboards, former writer, artist, and editor, Valiant Comics; Stephen Platt, comic book, concept, and storyboard artist; and Tracey Wilson, concept illustrator and film storyboard artist. Room 30AB
Categories:  Animation | Art and Illustration | Comic Books | Movies | Television

4:00-5:00 Popeye: Well Blow Me Down!— The most popular sailor in animation history is coming to DVD nearly 75 years after his Silver Screen debut. The classic Popeye animated shorts on Popeye The Sailor 1933–1938 Volume 1 made Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bluto national pop icons and have been demanded by fans for generations. Panelists include Frank Caruso and Stephen DeStefano, both having worked on Popeye for years from King Features Syndicate, film historian Jerry Beck, and others. Room 6B
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Animation | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Movies | Television

5:00-6:00 Cartoon Network Sneak Peek— Your first chance to catch a behind-the-scenes look at Cartoon Network’s newest project. Believe me, it’s going to me MASSIVE. Room 3
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

5:00-6:00 Lost Season 4— If the Lost finale was any indication of things to come, you will not want to miss this panel! Co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse will discuss the exciting new season of ABC’s Lost, all leading up to the ultimate series finale. They’ll spotlight bonus features from the 3rd season DVD box set, preview the new Lost video game, take questions from the audience, and perhaps serve up more surprises. Ballroom 20
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

6:00-7:00 Living Long and Prospering: Celebrating 40 Years Of Star Trek— A panel of Treksperts reflect candidly on the good, the bad, and the ugly of 40 years of Star Trek as well as The Next Generation's 10th anniversary and ponder its future ("it's not dead as long as we remember it") and offer insight into JJ Abrams’ upcoming incarnation of the venerable franchise. You’ll be treated to exclusive video presentations and special surprises you'll find only at Comic-Con! Featuring Mark A. Altman (writer/producer, Free Enterprise), Robert Meyer Burnett (writer/director Free Enterprise), Jeff Bond (author, The Music of Star Trek), Anthony Pascale (editor, TrekMovie.Com), Bill Hunt (The Digital Bits.Com), and Daren Dochterman (VFX Producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture—Special Edition DVD). Don't wait for the translation—energize your evening at your own Trek-a-Palooza! Room 5AB
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

10:30-11:30 Meet the Writers of Shin chan— Sit down face to face and cheek to cheek with the Shin chan comedy writing team Jared Hedges, Joel Bergen and Alex Muniz. What exactly is inside their heads when they are writing this stuff? Can Shin drop his pants any more? Find out and see an episode that hasn't been aired on Adult Swim. Get there on time and enter to win a script autographed by the writing team. Room 2
Categories:  Animation | Television

11:30-12:30 VIZ Media's Shonen Jump: SJ Evolution!— VIZ is deep in “SJ Evolution”—the first major upgrade of the biggest English- language manga publication in the world. Panelists will announce the next big serialized title in Shonen Jump, give a sneak peek of the major upcoming shift in the Naruto storyline, and make plenty of time to yap with readers about all things Jump! Panelists include Joel Enos, manga editor; Amy Yu, manga editor; Hiromi Hasegawa, magazines; and Kristine Givas, director, magazine advertising and marketing. Marc Weidenbaum, VP and editor-in-chief, magazines, will moderate. Room 2
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Television

11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Paul Dini— From introducing Batman to a new generation of fans with the now-classic Batman: The Animated Series to the resurrection of tabloid-sized comics with Alex Ross, and from Detective Comics to the current classic-in-the-making Countdown, there is no doubt that Paul Dini is one of the modern masters of superhero storytelling. Joined by DC's senior VP/executive editor DCU, Dan DiDio, this is one Spotlight that is sure to thrill! Room 5AB
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

11:45-12:45 Fallen: Q&A with the Actors and Author— Based on the hit books by Tom Sniegoski, Fallen chronicles the phenomenal journey of Aaron Corbett, a Nephilim (half angel/half human) who struggles to come to terms with his newly discovered identity as The Redeemer. As a result, he is drawn into a world where angels—good and evil—walk among us. On hand will be actors Paul Wesley (Everwood), Rick Worthy (Battlestar Galactica), Fernanda Andrade (CSI: Miami) and author Tom Sniegoski (Outkast). Fallen returns to ABC Family for a trilogy weekend, with an encore two-hour presentation of part one on Friday, August 3 (8:00 PM ET/PT), with the all-new parts two and three airing on consecutive nights Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5. Room 6A
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

11:45-12:15 The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy: The Final Goodbye— Join Maxwell Atoms (creator), Vanessa Marshall (Irwin) and Greg Eagles (Grim) to bid a fond farewell to everyone's favorite reaper. Also, catch a clip of the new show Chowder (from Carl Greenblat, Billy and Mandy storyboard artist and voice of Fred Fredburger). Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:15-1:15 Stargate SG-1: The Movie— It’s been barely a month since television’s longest-running sci-fi series aired its final episode, yet the SG-1 team is already embarking on a perilous new mission—to recover the Ark of Truth with the hopes that the power locked inside the ancient artifact will loosen the grip of the Ori army on our galaxy. Never- before-seen footage from the new direct-to-video movie (from Fox Home Entertainment) will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants include SG-1 stars Ben Browder (as Cameron Mitchell), Amanda Tapping (as Samantha Carter), Michael Shanks (as Daniel Jackson), Christopher Judge (as Teal’c) and executive producer/director Robert Cooper. Ballroom 20
Categories:  Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

12:30-1:15 Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends— Come see what’s new in the house and get a sneak peek into the minds of the people who create the show. Craig McCracken will be on hand to answer questions, and you never know who will be joining him! (Trust us – you need to be there to see who shows up!) Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:45-1:45 Sony Pictures Television/Kids’ WB: The Spectacular Spider-Man— Get an early look at the stunning art direction and exciting storylines within the renowned webslinger’s newest animated adventures in The Spectacular Spider-Man, a Culver Entertainment production coming to Kids’ WB! on The CW in early 2008. Michael Vogel from Sony Pictures Television Animation will moderate a panel headed by supervising producer Greg Weisman (Gargoyles), producer/supervising director Victor Cook (Hellboy: Blood and Iron), character designer Sean “Cheeks” Galloway (Hellboy animated films), Marvel senior VP of creative development—animation Craig Kyle, and the newest voice of Spider-Man, Josh Keaton (The Young & The Restless). Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Kids | Television

12:45-2:00 Trailer Park— It’s a Comic-Con tradition! The very best of new trailers for movies coming soon to your favorite theater. Hall H
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Television

1:00-2:00 Joel Silver: Return To House on Haunted Hill and Moonlight— Legendary producer Joel Silver (The Matrix, V For Vendetta, Veronica Mars) returns to Comic-Con to preview and discuss two of his upcoming projects.

Acclaimed producer Joel Silver (The Matrix Trilogy, V For Vendetta, and the upcoming The Invasion and Speed Racer) and Spanish director Victor Garcia (El Ciclo, 30 Days of Night Internet prequel series) take you back to the infamous Hill House with Return to House on Haunted Hill, out on DVD October 16. For this highly anticipated thrill ride—the sequel to the 1999 number-one box office hit House on Haunted Hill—Silver and Garcia assembled a team of Academy Award–winning special effects wizards to bring the terrifying frights and sounds of the Hill House back to shocking life. Catch a world premiere sneak peek into the new horrors that await you within the House and preview the never before seen "Navigational Cinema" technology that will be featured on the Blu-ray and HD DVD version of the release, allowing you, the viewer, to control the nightmare. The panel also includes the stars of the film: Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), Amanda Righetti (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), and Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever).

Moonlight:  A new series from Joel Silver and the producers of Angel and Beauty and the Beast, Moonlight stars Alex O'Loughlin (The Shield) as Mick St. John, a Los Angeles private eye with a dark secret – he’s a vampire. Using supernatural abilities to walk in the worlds of both light and shadow, Mick tries to atone for the wrongs of his past while contending with both his adversaries and growing conflict within. The series also stars Jason Dohring (Veronica Mars), Sophia Myles (Underworld: Evolution) and Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight’s Tale), all of whom will join Silver in person for Q&A. Produced by Silver Pictures Television in association with Warner Bros. Television, Moonlight will air Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT this fall on CBS.

Room 6A
Categories:  Horror and Suspense | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

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
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

1:30-2:30 Star Wars Day: Robot Chicken Sets and Toys— As production designer for the Robot Chicken: Star Wars Special, Jed Hathaway researched and designed each miniature set with exact replication and utmost detail. In this discussion, Hathaway will explain the basics of designing sets, props, and vehicles for stop-motion animation. An in-depth behind the scenes video will show how his team brought the Star Wars universe to life and show various comparisons between the special and the original Star Wars Saga. There will be a 20-minute presentation video followed by a Q&A session. Room 1AB
Categories:  Animation | Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

1:30-2:30 First Look at Nickelodeon's The Mighty B!— Be the first to get a sneak peek at The Mighty B!, a brand new cartoon about Bessie Higgenbottom (voiced by SNL’s Amy Poehler), the world's most ambitious and lovably unhinged Honeybee scout. Join co-creators Cynthia True (The Fairly OddParents) and Erik Wiese (SpongeBob SquarePants) as they present a special screening of the pilot episode. Art director Seonna Hong (My Life as a Teenage Robot) will also be on hand as they give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what to expect in the first season. Moderated by Claudia Spinelli, executive in charge for Nickelodeon. Room 2
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

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, David Fury, and Jon Cassar, director, 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
Categories:  Horror and Suspense | Television

2:00-3:00 Spotlight on Neil Gaiman— One of Comic-Con's most popular guests returns to spend his weekend with you. Neil Gaiman talks about this busy year, including upcoming films Beowulf, Coraline, and Stardust (set to premiere Comic-Con weekend in L.A.), that little ditty called Death looming on the horizon, and tons of other great stuff he has in the works. Read our extended interview with Neil Gaiman. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Comic Books | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Horror and Suspense | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

2:30-3:30 Filmation DVD Spotlight: From Isis and Jason of Star Command to Bravestarr and Beyond!— The award-winning DVDs from BCI Eclipse continue to shine a spotlight on "the Filmation Generation," and this year marks an unprecedented reunion. Be there when the stars of your favorite 1970s and 1980s show reunite for the first time in 30 years! Journey back in time with legendary Filmation founder Lou Scheimer, voice actress Erika Scheimer (She- Ra's Frosta and Loo-Kee and Space Academy's Peepo), actor and SF legend Bob Burns (Tracy the gorilla's "trainer" on The Ghost Busters), actor and author Eric Greene (Loki on Space Academy), actors and space rivals Craig Littler and Sid Haig (heroic Jason and the villainous Dragos on Jason of Star Command), director Tom Tataranowicz (of BraveStarr, Ghostbusters, and She-Ra fame), and chart-topping singer Ron Dante (the voice of The Archies). And for the first time ever, the zephyr winds blow in three of the stars of fan-favorite The Secrets of Isis to unite: Brian Cutler (Rick Mason), Joanna Pang (Cindy Lee), and Ronalda Douglas (Rennie Carrol)! Join special-features producer and moderator Andy Mangels to preview the newest vintage releases from Filmation's library and BCI Eclipse and see what surprises are in store for your Saturday morning memories! Room 5AB
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Animation | Fandom | Television

2:45-4:00 Chuck Screening and Q&A— One of the most talked-about new series of the upcoming television season, Chuck is a comedic spy thriller that follows a regular help-desk worker who must save the world after downloading the CIA’s database into his brain. Talk to Executive Producers Josh Schwartz (The O.C.) and McG (Supernatural), Co-Executive Producer Chris Fedak and cast members Zachary Levi (Less Than Perfect), Yvonne Strahovski (Gone), Adam Baldwin (Serenity), Joshua Gomez (Invasion) and Sarah Lancaster  (Everwood) after a fan-premiere screening of the pilot. The session will be moderated by Joe Adalian of Variety. Coming this fall to NBC, Chuck is produced by College Hill Pictures, Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television. Room 6B
Categories:  Horror and Suspense | Television

3:30-4:30 Boom! Studios— Boom! Studios has an exciting new publishing plan for the rest of 2007 and 2008. Panelists talk about Boom!’s new partnerships with Disney, Paramount, and Epic Games, their existing partnerships, and the many exciting new projects coming out from Boom! Studios. Ross Richie, Adam Fortier, and Andrew Crosby (creator of the hit SCI FI series Eureka) talk about all things Boom! Room 3
Categories:  Comic Books | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

3:30-4:30 American Dad— Seth MacFarlane and the entire cast of American Dad (Wendy Schaal, Rachael MacFarlane, Scott Grimes and Dee Bradley Baker) will read a classic episode of the hilarious Fox animated comedy LIVE for Comic-con fans! Immediately following the “table read,” exec producers Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman will open it up to questions from the audience, and will screen a sneak peek of a never-before-seen future episode. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Animation | Television

3:30-4:30 Non-Sport and Entertainment Trading Cards— Did you know that trading cards have been made (or are in the works) for your favorite movies and television shows such as Heroes, Lost, Harry Potter, and High School Musical? Learn about them from Roxanne Toser (Non-Sport Update publisher), Todd Jordan (author of the brand new guide The Encyclopedia of Non-Sport and Entertainment Trading Cards), and others. Also to be discussed will be how the Internet and online sites such as Non-Sport Update’s “NSU Card Talk” forum are changing the hobby. All members of NSU Card Talk and anyone interested in trading cards are welcome to this fan group meeting. Room 24A
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Comic Books | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

3:30-5:00 Production Designers Guild— A panel of top production designers who have created the physical look of some of the most exciting movies and television shows of yesterday, today, and tomorrow discuss their craft and answer your questions. With moderator John Muto (T2: 3D) are panelists Ruth Ammon (Heroes), James D. Bissell (300), Alex McDowell (Watchmen), and Lawrence G. Paull (Blade Runner). Room 30AB
Categories:  Comic Books | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

4:15-5:45 Warner Bros. Animation: The Batman/Legion of Super-Heroes— This action-packed 90 minutes is split between two Warner Bros. Animation standouts: The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes. The Caped Crusader crew just picked up its fourth Emmy Award heading into a season that promises even more punch, courtesy of guest appearances from some Justice League pals. Supervising producer Alan Burnett (The Batman), producer- director Michael Goguen (Batman: The Animated Series), renowned voice director Andrea Romano, and the voice of Batman himself, Rino Romano, will discuss the upcoming surprises. LOSH enters its second season with double the action as the group adds new members—and a new ally from across the space-time continuum—just in time to face a daunting new villain. Producer James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited), director Brandon Vietti (Superman Doomsday), and story editor/writer Michael Jelenic (The Batman) will be joined on the panel by cast members Yuri Lowenthal (Superman on LOSH), Phil Morris (Seinfeld, Smallville), and Alex Polinsky (Charles in Charge). TV Guide senior editor Rich Sands will moderate both halves of the panel. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Television

4:15-5:45 The Jim Henson Company: The Skrumps, Puppet Up! Uncensored, and More— Join co-CEOs Brian Henson (Farscape) and Lisa Henson (MirrorMask) along with Halle Stanford (Muppets Tonight), Craig Bartlett (Hey Arnold!), and John Chandler (creator, The Skrumps) to learn about the Henson Company’s newest gang of characters, The Skrumps, and see a live demonstration of the revolutionary technology that brings this animated troupe to life. Also featured will be a live performance of a sketch from the company’s stage show Puppet Up! Uncensored. Special guest performers Patrick Bristow (The Groundlings), Julianne Buescher (Puppet Up!), and Michelan Sisti (Dinosaurs). Ballroom 20
Categories:  Kids | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

4:30-5:30 Spotlight on Mark Evanier— Sure, you've seen him moderate about a gazillion panels at Comic-Con, but have you ever heard the Evanier story? Comics and animation writer—and long-time ME friend—Paul Dini sits down and turns the mic on Mark Evanier for once. Learn about his life, his career, his popular blog, and what he really does when he's not moderating panels at Comic-Con! Room 8
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Television

4:45-5:45 The Boondocks— A sneak preview from the show's highly anticipated second season.  Join creator and executive producer Aaron McGruder, along with voice talent Cedric Yarbrough, Gary Anthony Williams, and producer Carl Jones to hear about what's in store for viewers this fall. Room 6A
Categories:  Animation | Television

4:45-5:45 Eureka— A small town with even bigger big secrets this season, Eureka is a community of geniuses assembled by the government to conduct top-secret research. What they've unwittingly created is a place where anything imaginable can happen...and does. Eureka started off with a bang and remained a must-see dramedy on SCI FI. The season 1 series premiere holds the distinction of being the highest-rated series telecast in SCI FI Channel history. See what all the buzz is about and get a sneak peak at the season ahead! Panelists include Colin Ferguson (Jack Carter), Salli Richardson (Allison Blake), Ed Quinn (Nathan Stark), Joe Morton (Henry Deacon), Jaime Paglia (co-creator and executive producer), and Tony Optican (VP, original programming, SCI FI). Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

5:00-6:00 Pitching an Animated Show— How do you get your cartoon on the air? Selling an animated series isn’t as easy as it seems. The process is as creative as it is frustrating—and equal parts unpredictable. The major networks get thousands of pitches every year, so is there a secret recipe to getting your idea on the top of the pile? Maybe, and these are the people to tell you: executives responsible for shepherding new shows at the major studios, including Eric Coleman, VP animation, development & production at Nickelodeon; Heather Kenyon, senior director of development original animation for Cartoon Network; Jill Stewart, manager, original series, Disney Channel Animation, as well as creators Jorge R. Gutierrez (Nickelodeon’s El Tigre) and Gabe Swarr (Big Pants Mouse), both industry veterans currently in development on several projects. This will be an hour chock-full of wisdom, woes, and even a few “you-saw-it-here-first” surprises, moderated by animation writer/creator Jon M. Gibson, also in development. Room 30CDE
Categories:  Animation | Seminars & Workshops | Television

5:30-6:30 Stargate Offworld Fandom Gathering— The iris is open! Experience the essence of Stargate in one hour! Marcia Patterson invites you to get together with other Stargate fans to share trivia, games, giveaways, hot news, fanworks, discussions, a costume contest, and other Stargate Offworld Fandom surprises! Joining Marcia from Stargate Offworld Fandom are Martin A. Smith, Jennifer Carey, and Tony Cade. Room 24A
Categories:  Costuming | Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

6:00-7:00 Babylon 5: The Lost Tales— Created by J. Michael Straczynski in 1993, Babylon 5 became an sf cult fan favorite and a top rated show. Now in 2007, you are being taken to 2271 A.D. for Babylon 5: The Lost Tales, a made-for-video movie. See footage from the movie, with a panel to follow. Panelists include writer/director/executive producer J. Michael Straczynski and members from the original cast, including Bruce Boxleitner (President John Sheridan), Tracy Scoggins (Captain Elizabeth Lochley), and Peter Woodward (Galen) as well as executive producer Douglas Netter and producer Samm Barnes. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

6:15-7:45 Kevin Smith— He’s back, and this time not even traffic can stop him! Comic-Con favorite Kevin Smith holds court in another of his no-holds-barred Q&A sessions, talking about just anything he damn well pleases, including the new CW series, Reaper. Kevin directed the pilot episode of this new show, which concerns a young man who finds out his parents sold his soul to the devil before he was born, and because of that, he’s now Satan’s bounty hunter! This special Comic-Con version of the pilot will be shown in its entirety. Hall H
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom | Horror and Suspense | Movies | Television

6:30-7:30 Shocker Toys: By Fans for Fans!— Geoff Beckett (Shocker Toys CEO) and Lance Buttiglieri (Shocker Toys COO) have carved a niche in the toy industry with licensed toy products and their own toy creation: The Shockinis. Join Geoff and Lance along with Who Wants to be a Superhero, Metalocalypse, and “Indie Spotlight” comic artists for an informative and entertaining panel! Room 4
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Fandom | Television

6:30-7:30 Simpsons Fan Group Meeting— Simpsons collectors of the world unite! Take a break from the busy Comic-Con floor and get a chance to meet some of your fellow collectors of Simpsons merchandise. This gathering is sponsored by the staff of the SimpsonsCollectors.com website. Collectors from all over the country will be here. Meet the other Simpsons collectors that you see on the message boards and put faces to the names. This gathering is a great chance to network with other collectors from across the country and share your hobby with others. Room 24A
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Animation | Fandom | Movies | Television

8:15-10:15 SCI FI Friday Night: Eureka and Superhero Screenings— Don’t get SCI FI in your hotel room? Come to a commercial-free screening of Eureka and Who Wants to Be a Superhero! Come dressed as your favorite superhero! Colin Ferguson, star of Eureka, will open up the evening’s festivities. Catch up on Thursday’s premiere of Superhero and watch an all-new episode of Eureka before it airs on SCI FI. The first 1,000 attendees will receive Feedback’s Dark Horse comic book! Room 6B
Categories:  Fandom | Nighttime Programming | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

9:15-10:15 Pushing Daisies Screening and Q&A— The stars and creators – including Executive Producer/Creator Bryan Fuller (Heroes), Executive Producer Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black) and Executive Producers Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen (Oscar®-winning producers of American Beauty) – of this new series, about an ordinary guy who can bring people back from the dead with the touch of his finger, come together to screen the Pushing Daisies pilot and answer fan questions. Cast members appearing include Lee Pace (The Good Shepherd), Anna Friel (Rogue Trader), Chi McBride (Boston Public) and Kristin Chenoweth (The West Wing). The session will be moderated by Brian Lowry of Variety. Produced by Living Dead Guy Productions, The Jinks/Cohen Company in association with Warner Bros. Television, Pushing Daisies will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT this fall on ABC. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

10:00-11:15 Bionic Woman: Exclusive Pilot Screening and Q&A— Be one of the first to see this special version of the Bionic Woman pilot and participate in a Q&A panel session with series star and newcomer Michelle Ryan (EastEnders); executive producers David Eick (Battlestar Galactica), Glen Morgan (The X-Files), and Jason Smilovic (Lucky Number Slevin); co-stars Miguel Ferrer (Crossing Jordan) and Will Yun Lee (Witchblade); as well as a special guest appearance by Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica), who portrays Sarah Corvis, and more. When a devastating car accident leaves Jaime Sommers (Michelle Ryan) at death's door, her only hope for survival is a cutting-edge, top-secret technology that comes at a hefty price. With a whole new existence and a debt to repay, Jaime must figure out how to use her extraordinary abilities for good, while weighing the personal sacrifices she will have to make. It's Jaime's journey of self-discovery and inner strength that will help her embrace her new life as the Bionic Woman. Ballroom 20
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

10:30-11:30 Who Wants to Be a Superhero?— SCI FI Channel has once again joined forces with Nash Entertainment (Meet My Folks, For Love or Money, Who Wants to Marry My Dad?) and legendary comic book creator Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment to present an all- new season of Who Wants to Be a Superhero? This year's winner walks away with their superhero character immortalized in a new comic book from Dark Horse Comics created by Stan Lee himself and a Shocker Toy action figure! Panelists Stan Lee (star/executive producer), Andy Scheer (executive producer), Feedback (2006 winner), Hygena and Hyperstrike (both season 2 contestants), and Rob Swartz (VP, SCI FI alternative programming) talk about the second season. Room 1AB
Categories:  Comic Books | Television

10:30-11:30 TOKYOPOP: Star Trek in Print: The New Golden Age— With more than two years since the completion of the Star Trek: Enterprise television series and a year until the release of the next Star Trek motion picture, publishing is now the next major frontier for this enduring franchise. Moderator Paula Block (senior director, product development, CBS Consumer Products) talks to Wil Wheaton (author, Te Cura Ipsum from TOKYOPOP's Star Trek the Manga: Kakan ni Shinkou), Luis Reyes (senior editor, TOKYOPOP), Scott Tipton (author, IDW's Star Trek: Klingons: Blood Will Tell), Dan Taylor (editor, IDW), Margaret Clark (executive editor, Pocket Books), and Marco Palmieri (senior editor, Pocket Books) about the latest Star Trek publishing projects. Room 2
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

10:30-11:30 Black Panel— This year's Black Panel features Prodigal Sunn (The Wu Tang Clan), Ehrich Van Lowe (TV producer The Cosby Show, The Tom Joyner Show), Sidney Clifton (executive VP, Film Roman), Denys Cowan (senior VP, BET Animation), Andy Horne (producer, 24), Marv Wolfman (creator of Blade), and newcomer Korby Marks. Hear about their exciting new comics and animation projects! Moderated by Michael Davis. Room 5AB
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Horror and Suspense | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

10:30-11:30 Into the Fire Nation: Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender, Season 3 Sneak Peek— Get a first look at what's to come in the third season, including clips from new episodes; a visual tour of the Fire Nation from show creator Bryan Konietzko and director Joaquim Dos Santos (Justice League); insider information from the show's head writer Aaron Ehasz (Futurama); and a voice-over demonstration from Dee Baker (The Fairly OddParents), who voices Appa and Momo. Don't forget to come in your Avatar costume—there will be a very special prize for the best one! Moderated by Eric Coleman, VP/executive producer, animation production and development. Room 6A
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

10:30-12:00 Animation Writers Caucus: Holy Bleep, Batman! or Censorship and Animation— What can't you say in a cartoon? What can't you show? Why? Who says? Writers and producers of daytime and primetime animated television series tell tales out of school about what they didn't get to do and what they got away, in a panel sponsored by the Writers Guild of America's Animation Writers Caucus. Featuring panelists Alan Burnett (Batman), Opus Moreschi (Lil’ Bush), Eric Kaplan (The Drinky Crow Show), Craig Miller (Curious George), Andrew Nichols (Jimmy Neutron, Will & Dewitt), and Patric Verrone (Futurama). Room 8
Categories:  Animation | Television

10:45-12:00 The Simpsons— Having just aired its 400th episode, The Simpsons has now released its first feature film. Join members of the team responsible for both and find out how they did it, including Matt Groening (creator and executive producer), Al Jean (executive producer/head writer), David Mirkin (former executive producer), Matt Selman (executive producer), Michael Price (co-executive producer), David Silverman (director of The Simpsons Movie), Don Payne (consulting producer), and Yeardley Smith (voice of Lisa Simpson). Moderated by Bill Morrison. Hall H
Categories:  Animation | Movies | Television

11:30-12:30 VIZ Media: Naruto Nation— Ever wanted to know how Naruto comes to life? We've rounded up the key players who make it happen—the people who bring Naruto to the U.S., from the manga to the toys and video games. Find out how they do it, and how they landed these awesome jobs! Panelists include Marc Weidenbaum (VP and editor-in-chief, magazines), Joel Enos (manga editor), Jason Bergenfeld (animation production), Philippe Therien (Ubisoft game designer), a representative from Mattel, and others! Wes Harris (director, product and brand marketing at VIZ Media), will moderate. Room 2
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Anime & Manga | Television

11:30-12:30 BET Animation— Reggie Hudlin (president, BET) and Denys Cowan (senior VP, BET Animation), share their big vision and welcome some very special guests who will blow the doors off the room! Room 5AB
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

11:30-12:30 TV Guide Hot List— The hippest and hottest names in supernatural/ fantasy/sci-fi television, as featured in TV Guide’s current collector’s issue, will offer sneak peeks at what’s coming up on their shows as well as a look at the genre’s future on the small screen. Panelists include (in alphabetical order) Ira S. Behr (The 4400), Billy Campbell (The 4400), Matt Dallas (Kyle XY), Tim Kring (Heroes), Masi Oka (Heroes), Michelle Ryan (Bionic Woman), and Skeet Ulrich (Jericho), among others to be announced. TV Guide’s West Coast Bureau Chief Craig Tomashoff moderates. Ballroom 20
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

11:45-1:15 Hasbro: Transformers Entertainment Panel featuring Hasbro, Cartoon Network Studios, and IDW Publishing— At this extended Transformers entertainment panel, Hasbro Transformers marketing and design team members explain some of the behind-the-scenes development of the characters in the Transformers movie. Hasbro is pleased to be joined by the Cartoon Network Studios production team and the IDW team as they look into the new animated series and toys. IDW will answer your questions on the successful movie-related comic books and upcoming projects. Q&A on all Transformers-related topics will be welcome. Room 6A
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Animation | Kids | Movies | Television

12:00-1:15 Cartoon Voices I— Such a Comic-Con favorite, we're doing it twice this year! Mark Evanier hosts his yearly panel with some of the greatest voice talent in the cartoon business. Today's panel includes Neil Ross (GI Joe), Wally Wingert (Invader Zim), Kathy Garver (Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends), Will Ryan (Disney voice artist), Chris Edgerly (Harvey Birdman), and Joe Alaskey (Duck Dodgers). Stay tuned for Part II tomorrow at noon in this very same room! Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Television

12:30-1:30 Bigger, Better, Bolder: Nickelodeon’s New CG Comedies— Here’s your first chance to see Nick’s next generation of 3D-animated cartoons premiering this fall! From the prolific mind of executive producer Steve Oedekerk (Evan Almighty) comes Back at the Barnyard, a series about what animals get away with when humans aren’t looking. Based on last summer’s feature film Barnyard, the series delivers outrageous comedy for all ages. Joining Steve are supervising producer Jed Spingarn (Jimmy Neutron) and actor/comedian Chris Hardwick (The X’s), the voice of lead character, Otis. Co-producer Mitch Watson (Catscratch) and lead actor Hal Sparks (Talk Soup) provide you with a taste of the new series Tak and the Power of Juju. They’ll be your guides into the chaotic world of the Pupununu people and their unlikely hero, Tak, a lowly shaman’s assistant who somehow wound up as the sole link between his oafish tribe and the unpredictable, magical Jujus. Moderated by Roland Poindexter, VP of animation production. Room 1AB
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:45-2:00 Heroes: Exclusive Volume II Clip and Q&A— Heroes chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. Be the first to see an exclusive clip from Volume II and learn more about the DVD Heroes 360 and more. Participate in a Q&A session moderated by co-executive producer/comic book writer Jeph Loeb, with creator Tim Kring, comic book artist Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween), and the entire cast—Jack Coleman (H.R.G.), Noah Gray-Cabey (Micah Sanders), Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman), Ali Larter (Niki Sanders), James Kyson Lee (Ando), Masi Oka (Hiro Nakamura), Hayden Panettiere (Claire Bennet), Adrian Pasdar (Nathan Petrelli), Zachary Quinto (Sylar), Sendhil Ramamurthy (Mohinder Suresh), Dania Ramirez (Maya), Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli), and more. Read our Exclusive Interviews with Tim Kring, Masi Oka and Tim Sale! Ballroom 20
Categories:  Comic Books | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

1:30-2:30 Kyle XY: Q&A with the Cast and Producer— Kyle XY is not alone! Find out the mysteries and dangers that lay ahead for Kyle and the Tragers with actors Matt Dallas (Wannabe), Jaimie Alexander (Rest Stop), and writer/producer Julie Plec (Scream 3). Join us for a Q&A session and sneak peek at upcoming episodes. The second season of Kyle XY follows Kyle as he begins to learn the truth about his past and the full scope of his abilities. Kyle XY airs Mondays, 8 PM ET/PT, on ABC Family. Room 6A
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

1:30-2:30 Family Guy— Back by popular demand, join creator/star Seth MacFarlane, showrunner/executive producer David A. Goodman and the creative team behind Fox’s number-one comedy Family Guy for an uproarious and uncensored hour of laughs and Q&A. Rumor has it they’ll even preview what is destined to become a Family Guy classic—this year’s season premiere episode, which retells the Star Wars story with the Griffins and their fellow residents of Quahog, Rhode Island, cast in the iconic roles of the legendary film. Stewie as Darth Vader? Victory shall be his! Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Animation | Television

1:30-2:30 The Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack— Jay and Jack Glatfelter have one of the oldest and biggest podcasts dedicated to ABC's hit TV series Lost, with The Lost Podcast. Learn about the huge dedicated online community for TV's most mind- twisting drama. Lost fans, join Jay and Jack for this special interview and Q&A session! Room 24A
Categories:  Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

2:00-3:00 State of the Animation Industry— Industry experts assess the year in animation and take a look at the future. Panelists include Tim Johnson (co-director, Over the Hedge), Bill Plympton (independent animator extraordinaire), Sarah Baisley (editor, Animation World Network), Aki Umemoto (creative director, Mattel for 25 years and currently creative director of Base Station), Stephen Chiodo (Chiodo Bros. Studio), Aubry Mantz (formerly of ILM, chair of animation at Laguna College of Art & Design), and Kent Braun (DigiCel animation software). Room 8
Categories:  Animation | Movies | Television

2:15-3:15 Battlestar Galactica— Michelle Tauber of People Magazine calls it “an instantly addictive, girl-powered show that packs emotional punch, rip-roaring adventure and surprisingly sexy heat.” Come see what all the buzz is about as SCI FI celebrates the ladies of Battlestar Galactica. Panelists include Mary McDonnell (Laura Roslin), Katee Sackhoff (Kara “Starbuck” Thrace), Tricia Helfer (Number Six), Ronald D. Moore (executive producer), David Eick (executive producer), and Erik Storey (VP, original programming, SCI FI). Moderated by Mark Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly magazine. Ballroom 20
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

2:30-3:30 FUNimation Industry Panel: Get in the Know!— A FUNimation representative will be on hand to talk about all the newest information and updates on everything they are currently working on, as well as answer questions. Room 3
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Kids | Movies | Television

2:30-3:30 Mattel: Masters of the Universe DVD release!— At long last, the popular 2002 MOTU animated series is coming to DVD! Help celebrate this release with a special screening of episode 35, “The Power of Grayskull,” and learn the secret origin of the most Powerful Man in the Universe—He-Man! Q&A with Mattel toy designers to follow. Room 10
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Animation | Kids | Movies | Television

2:30-3:30 Lost Fan Summit— Admit it: you're a fan of one of television's most intriguing and exciting TV shows: Lost. You've posted on the message boards, examined screen-shots, and played The Lost Experience with thousands of others you've never met. Now meet some of your fellow Lost fans face to face and celebrate Lost on the web! Room 24A
Categories:  Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

2:45-4:00 Cartoon Network: Class of 3000/My Gym Partner's a Monkey— Tommy Lynch and Joe Horn, the men behind Class of 3000, talk about the upcoming season and answer questions. Also on hand are Tom Kenny (voice of Philly Phil) and the man himself, Andre Benjamin (voice of Sunny Bridges, Outkast). Plus, you never know what will happen when you get the creators and lead writer of My Gym Partner’s a Monkey all together in one place. Tim Cahill, Julie McNally Cahill, and Tom Sheppard will fill you in on what’s new for the coming season. Plus, a scheduled appearance by the voice of Jake, Tom Kenny! Then stick around for a sneak peek of the upcoming show Flapjack (Thurop Van Orman). Room 6A
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

2:45-3:45 Supernatural Screening and Q&A— Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki (House of Wax) and Jensen Ackles (Smallville) – along with Executive Producer Eric Kripke (Boogeyman), Co-Executive Producer Ben Edlund (Angel), Co-Executive Producer Peter Johnson (DC Comics’ Supernatural: Origins comic book series) and Producer Sera Gamble (Eyes) – answer questions from the audience, present a reel of highlights from Supernatural, and discuss the upcoming third season of this thrill-ride series with moderator Craig Tomashoff, West Coast Bureau Chief of TV Guide. Produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Supernatural airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Horror and Suspense | Television

4:30-5:30 Spotlight on J. Michael Straczynski— It's a big summer for popular writer/producer/director J. Michael Straczynski, as his new direct-to-DVD feature Babylon 5: The Lost Tales debuts and he brings back Thor to his rightful place in the Marvel universe. JMS talks about these projects and more, including his upcoming film Changeling for Imagine Entertainment, which is being produced by Ron Howard, starring Angelina Jolie, and directed by Clint Eastwood. And then there's World War Z, and Goliath: The Story of David and that Silver Surfer movie, too... Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

4:45-5:45 Dark Horse Presents: Joss Whedon— With the hugely successful release of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 for Dark Horse Comics, Joss Whedon (Fray, Astonishing X-Men) talks about picking up where the TV series left off, his other projects, future plans, and possibly even a few surprises. A sneak peek from the upcoming Serenity—Collector's Edition DVD will be shown. Ballroom 20
Categories:  Comic Books | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

5:15-6:30 The Sarah Connor Chronicles Screening and Q&A— Catch an exclusive screening of an extended cut – made especially for Comic-Con – of the pilot of The Sarah Connor Chronicles followed by a Q&A with stars Lena Headey (300), Thomas Dekker (Heroes), Summer Glau (Firefly) and Richard T. Jones (Event Horizon), along with Executive Producer Josh Friedman (War of the Worlds), James Middleton of C-2 Pictures (producers of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines) and pilot director David Nutter (The X-Files). The session will be moderated by Craig Tomashoff, West Coast Bureau Chief of TV Guide. Coming soon to FOX, The Sarah Connor Chronicles is produced by C-2 Pictures in association with Warner Bros. Television. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

6:00-7:00 The Pitching Hour— Jermaine Turner (director, original series, Disney/ABC Cable Networks Group), Jill Stewart (manager, original series, Disney Channel Animation), Dan Evans (network exec, Digimon), Jeremy Love (VP, Gettosake Entertainment), Laurenn McCubbin (producer, Showtime's Rent Girl), and Jonas Agin (senior VP, Tom Lynch Company) will take an idea from conception through production. This process will include creating a pitch document, obtaining agents, and getting a pitch meeting. The panelists will explain, through hypothetical example and humorous stories, the process that new creator should adapt to make their way into the Hollywood creative battleground. Knowing that each project is unique, there will be a Q&A to allow the audience to really hone in on the solutions to obstacles they may encounter. Also on hand will be IP lawyer Brendan McFeely to give creators insight on protecting their ideas as they navigate Hollywood! Room 5AB
Categories:  Movies | Seminars & Workshops | Television

6:30-7:30 The Animation Production Process— What goes into bringing an animated script to screen? Producers Stephanie Graziano (X-Men: The Animated Series), Tad Stones (Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms), and Greg Weisman (Spectacular Spider- Man) take you behind the scenes and into the trenches. Moderated by Shannon Muir (Invader Zim), author of Gardner's Guide to Writing and Producing Animation from GGC, and currently project management coordinator at Animation World Network. Room 3
Categories:  Animation | Movies | Seminars & Workshops | Television

6:30-7:30 Smallville Screening and Q&A— Comic-Con favorite Smallville returns with an all-new screening and Q&A, featuring executive producers Al Gough and Miles Millar (both from Spider-Man 2) and cast members Erica Durance (Lois Lane), Justin Hartley (Green Arrow) and Phil Morris (Martian Manhunter). Special appearance by Laura Vandervoort (The Lookout), newly cast as Supergirl in the upcoming season of Smallville. The session will be moderated by Rich Sands of TV Guide. Produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television, Smallville airs Thursdays at 8 PM ET/PT on The CW. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Comic Books | Television

7:45-8:45 Comedy Central's The Sarah Silverman Program— Sarah Silverman (Jesus Is Magic) plays a character (aptly named Sarah Silverman) whose absurd daily life is told through an array of scripted scenes and song. In each episode, Sarah manages to fall into unique, sometimes unsettling, and always hilarious predicaments, with her sister—played by real-life sister Laura Silverman (The Comeback), her geeky gay neighbors Brian (Brian Posehn, Just Shoot Me) and Steve (Steve Agee, Jesus Is Magic), and Officer Jay (Jay Johnston, Mr. Show with Bob and David) never far from her side. Silverman, Rob Schrab (Monster House), Heidi Herzon (Jesus is Magic) and Dan Sterling (The Daily Show) are the executive producers. Join the entire cast of the Comedy Central hit series for a Q&A session. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Nighttime Programming | Television

9:00-11:30 Buffy the Vampire Slayer 10th Anniversary Screening— Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a screening of two Buffy episodes, including the musical episode, “Once More with Feeling,” presented by Whedonopolis.com. There will be free keepsakes for attendees and a few other surprises! Stop by for some music, singing and "dancin' crazy." Room 5AB
Categories:  Fandom | Horror and Suspense | Nighttime Programming | Television

10:45-11:45 Super-Macho Sunday! El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera— Creators and co-executive producers Jorge Gutierrez and Sandra Equihua and supervising director Dave Thomas offer an inside look at what's coming up this fall on their hit series El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera. They'll share artwork and provide sneak peeks at new supervillains, upcoming specials, and little-known facts about El Tigre and his family. Then, sit back and laugh as you enjoy a live table read of a never-before-seen episode El Tigre, featuring series leads Alana Ubach (voice of Manny), Grey DeLisle (voice of Frida), Eric Bauza (voice of Rodolfo), and Carlos Alazraqui (voice of Granpapi). Moderated by Rich Magallanes, director of animation production. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

10:45-11:45 TV Guide: Super(Natural) Women— When it comes to supernatural, fantasy, and sci-fi shows these days, more women than ever are kicking ass and saving souls. Some of prime time’s most fantastic females will tell all about how they’ve been able to make it in what has traditionally been a (super) man’s world. Panelists include (in alphabetical order) Jenni Baird (The 4400), Allison DuBois (real life inspiration for Medium), Lisa Klink (Painkiller Jane), Lucy Lawless (Battlestar Galactica, Xena Warrior Princess), Marti Noxon (Private Practice, Buffy The Vampire Slayer); and several others. TV Guide’s West Coast Bureau Chief Craig Tomashoff moderates. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Horror and Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

11:45-12:30 SCI FI Tin Man: Story Time— This December, SCI FI will boldly re-imagine L. Frank Baum’s children’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. A sometimes psychedelic, often twisted and always outrageous take on the book, SCI FI’s Tin Man is the epic tale of DG (Zooey Deschanel), a young woman plucked from her humdrum life and thrust into The Outer Zone (the O.Z.), a fantastical realm rife with wonder, but oppressed by dark magic. In the adventure of a lifetime, DG discovers her true identity, battles evil winged-monkey-bats, and attempts to fulfill her destiny. Celebrate Kid's Day at Comic Con by joining Kathleen Robertson, who plays the evil sorceress Azkadellia, in a reading that pays tribute to L. Frank Baum’s original classic and catch a sneak peak of the upcoming miniseries coming to SCI FI this December. Room 1AB
Categories:  Kids | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

12:00-1:15 Cartoon Voices II— Back for more with some of the greatest voice talent in cartoons today! Moderator Mark Evanier talks with Tom Kenny (Spongebob Squarepants), Michael Bell (Rugrats), April Stewart (South Park), Gregg Berger (Transformers), Maurice LaMarche (Pinky and the Brain), and Charles Napier (Men in Black) in this second installment. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Fandom | Television

12:00-1:00 The 4400— Get a sneak peek of upcoming scenes from The 4400, CBS Paramount Network Television’s hit sci-fi series for USA Network, during a panel discussion led by TV Guide West Coast Editor Craig Tomashoff with series stars Megalyn Echikunwoke (Isabelle Tyler), Conchita Campbell (Maia Skouris), Jenni Baird (Megan Doyle), Jeffrey Combs (Dr. Kevin Burkhoff) and executive producer Ira Steven Behr (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and Supervising Producer Craig Sweeny (Medium). In season four of The 4400, widespread distribution of the drug promicin has created a dangerous new world, a world in which special abilities are no longer the exclusive province of the 4400. Fifty percent of those who take the shot pay the price with their lives, while those who survive are now ostracized by a government determined to rid the world of promicin forever. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

12:30-1:30 The Zula Patrol— Join a panel of Zuleans for an out-of-this-world discussion about the making of The Zula Patrol, a zany new CG animated TV series for kids about science and astronomy. Be among the first to see clips from The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather—a full-dome theater show, and The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather—an exciting hands-on museum exhibit for budding young scientists. Travel across the galaxy with panelists including creator, Deborah Manchester (The Zula Patrol); writers Steve Granat (X-Men: Evolution) and Cydne Clark (101 Dalmations); director Kent Butterworth (The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog); science advisors Jennifer Skelly (The Zula Patrol) and Kevin Grazier (Battlestar Galactica); and interstitial producer, Emmy- nominated Jodi Smith (Hip Hop Harry). Room 1AB
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

12:45-1:45 Pathology— From the creators of Crank, join Pathology writer/producers Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor as they moderate a killer panel that includes film director Marc Schoelermann and participating cast members Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes), Michael Weston, Alyssa Milano, and Lauren Lee Smith (scheduled to attend). Neveldine and Taylor will introduce first-look footage from the film exclusively for Comic-Con participants. Panel attendees have a chance to win a meet-n-greet with the Pathology panelists and an iPhone immediately following. Pathology is in theaters in November. Ballroom 20
Categories:  Television

1:00-2:30 Masters of the Web— Hosted by Tom DeSanto (Transformers, X-Men), reps from the biggest genre and movie websites come together to talk about how new media have affected moviemaking today, what it takes to run a popular site, and much more. Panelists include Robert Sanchez (IESB.net), Garth Franklin (Darkhorizons.com), Berge Garabedian (Joblo.com), Patrick Lee (Scifi.com), Ed Douglas (Comingsoon.net/Superherohype.com), Brad Miska (Bloody-Disgusting.com), Steven Weintraub (Collider.com), Devin Faraci (CHUD.com), Drew McWeeney (Aintitcool.com), Paul Christensen (Movieweb.com), Kellvin Chavez (Latinoreview.com), and Eric Moro (IGN.com). Room 6A
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Fandom | Movies | Television | Webcomics

1:15-2:15 Jericho— The CBS drama about how residents of a small, peaceful, Kansas town band together to survive in the wake of a nuclear explosion, will return to the network. Be the first to see never before seen footage from the second season, exclusive clips and outtakes from Season 1 and extras from the DVD out in October, followed by a panel discussion with series stars Skeet Ulrich (Scream), Lennie James (Sahara), Ashley Scott (Dark Angel), executive producer Carol Barbee (Judging Amy), co-executive producers Karim Zreik and Dan Shotz, and producer Jon Steinberg. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

1:30-2:30 Cartoon Network: Ben-10— Find out what ‘s in store for everyone’s favorite kid superhero, as Alex Soto answers the questions you’ve been dying to know. Meagan Smith (voice of Gwen) will be on hand to liven things up as well. Seating for the panel is limited to the first 1000 attendees in line, so make sure you get there early. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Kids | Television

2:00-3:30 Scribe Awards Media Tie-in Writers— Attend the first annual presentation of the IAMTW "Scribe" awards, followed by a panel of nominees, including Donald Bain (Murder She Wrote), Marv Wolfman (Superman Returns), David R. George III (Star Trek Crucible: McCoy—Provenance of Shadows), Jeff Mariotte (30 Days of Night: Rumors of the Undead), Nathan Long (Warhammer: Orc Slayer), Christina York (Alias: APO: Strategic Reserve), Alice Henderson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Portal Through Time), and moderator Max Allan Collins (The Pink Panther). Andy Mangels (Star Trek: Excelsior) will present the awards. Room 5AB
Categories:  Animation | Comic Books | Gaming | Horror and Suspense | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

2:30-3:30 SCI FI: Flash Gordon— Placing a 21st-century spin on a science fiction classic, SCI FI’s contemporized version of Flash Gordon follows the all-new adventures of Flash (Eric Johnson) and his companions, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov. Ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances, they find themselves as Earth’s last line of defense against the forces of the merciless dictator Ming. Panelists include Eric Johnson (Flash), Gina Holden (Dale), Peter Hume (executive producer), and Mark Stern (executive VP, original programming, SCI FI). Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

2:30-4:30 Browncoats Fan Group Meeting— Browncoats are fans of Joss Whedon's Firefly and Serenity. Fans new and old are welcome to join the California Browncoats as they announce the prize drawing winners! Tickets for the drawing are available at tables, A7 and A8. After the winners are announced, stay to hear from some of the movers and shakers in the 'Verse as they tell you about upcoming events and products you'll really love. Be there for a special announcement about another joint campaign between the California Browncoats and Adam Baldwin. And last but not least, come to hang out with all the great Browncoats at the Con! Room 24A
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

2:45-3:45 Viva Piñata!— Viva Piñata! is one of Saturday morning's most popular cartoons as well as one of the most innovative and fun Xbox games in years, this lively panel will focus on the creation of all things Piñata! On hand for the party will be the creative teams from 4Kids Entertainment, Microsoft Game Studios, and Rare Ltd, all moderated by video game and comics writer Joshua Ortega. Room 6B
Categories:  Animation | Gaming | Kids | Television