10:30-11:30 A Fan's Guide to Comic-Con— Be treated to a humorous and comprehensive guide to your favorite convention as told by veteran attendees Wesley Strawther, Jesse Lopez, and Johann Joseph, each with over a decade of experience in attending the event. They'll be discussing how to make the most of your Comic-Con experience and how you can prepare better for the convention next year. First-time attendees won't want to miss this panel, and seasoned vets just might learn something as well. Room 8
Categories:  Fandom

10:30-11:30 From Fan to Creator: Goal-Setting for Creative Types— Which side of the convention table do you want to be on, artist or fan? If it’s artist, what’s keeping you from getting there? If you have an idea in your head that you’ve had trouble bringing into reality, you might benefit from this practical goal-setting workshop. Teacher and leadership trainer Douglas Neff will show you techniques for setting and achieving your most important goals. Whether you want to write your own screenplay, draw your first comic, or shoot your independent film, you’re sure to get something useful from this informative workshop. Room 30CDE
Categories:  Fandom | Seminars & Workshops

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

11:30-12:30 Too Much Coffee Man Opera— The Too Much Coffee Man Opera is laid bare as Shannon Wheeler details his experience with the high art of opera. Is this the first opera to be based on a comic book? What does the opera community think of it? How did it come about? Is it in English or Italian? How did it get performed at one of the most respectable performance spaces in Portland? Will there be a sequel? Will it be go "on the road"? Does Shannon sing in it? Is there nudity? These questions and more will be answered by a whisky-drinking Shannon Wheeler. Click for complete details on FREE Performances of the Opera for Comic-Con Attendees! Room 8
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom

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

1:45-2:45 Stan Lee: True Believer— Featuring the new documentary currently being produced that looks at Stan Lee's Marvel-ous life both then and now. The film explores Stan's broad influence on modern pop culture and will try to discover the secret to Stan's youthful energy! Join Stan Lee, Chairman Emeritus Marvel Comics, and Chief Creative Officer/Chairman POW! Ent., along with Paul Levitz, President, DC Comics, Tom DeSanto, producer (X-Men, Transformers), legendary Marvel Comics artist Dick Ayers, and Michael Uslan, executive producer (Batman, The Spirit, The Shadow). Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom | Movies

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

4:00-5:00 Tripwire Returns!— Britain's much missed comic book magazine returns to shelves this summer. Join editor Joel Meadows and guests such as Frazier Irving, Daniel Goodbrey, and many more to celebrate its revival. Room 10
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom

5:00-6:00 Masquerade 101— Thinking about taking your costume creations onto the stage? Looking for ideas on how to enhance your presentations? Curious what goes on behind the scenes for contestants, judges, and technical crew? Masquerade director Martin Jaquish hosts Nicole Miyamoto (award-winning fan costumer with 20 years’ experience) and Masquerade assistant John Ruff as they offer an overview of on-stage costume competitions and present tips for getting the most out of your costuming experience. Room 30CDE
Categories:  Costuming | Fandom | Seminars & Workshops

5:30-7:00 Comic Book Podcasting: One Year Later— Since the first gathering of comic book podcasters last year, podcasting has become a mainstay in the comic book community. With more showing up every day, podcasts have become just as big a part of reading comics as going to the shop on Wednesdays. Hear from the voices behind some of your favorite shows. This year's panel includes podcasters Scott Hinze (Fanboy Radio), Jon Towry (Comic Talk Cafe), Jimmy Aquino (Comic News Insider), Mr. Phil (Indie Spinner Rack), Josh Flanagan (iFanboy.com), Ian Levenstein (Comic Timing), John Mayo (Comic Book Page) and will be moderated by comic book writer and retailer Vito Delsante (Stuck, JSA Classified). Room 8
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom

6:00-7:00 UPA: Mavericks, Magic, and Magoo— Tee Bosustow, Emmy-nominated cameraman and son of UPA founder Stephen Bosustow, looks at the lasting legacy of his father’s studio, UPA, with screenings of rare films and commercials and footage from his upcoming documentary on the studio. Long-time UPA animator Fred Crippen, creator of Roger RamJet, joins the panel along with moderator Larry Loc, animation educator, and executive board member of ASIFA-Hollywood. Room 3
Categories:  Animation | Fandom

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

6:00-7:00 Fanboys— Fanboys is an uproarious comedy that follows a group of young friends on a cross-country quest to break into Skywalker Ranch and see Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace before it is released. Fanboys is a Weinstein Company presentation being released in theaters by MGM on January 18, 2008. Stars Dan Fogler (Balls of Fury), Chris Marquette (Joan of Arcadia), and Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) join writer/director Kyle Newman and producers Matt Perniciaro and Dana Brunetti for a Q&A session. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Fandom | Movies

6:00-7:00 How To Become an Internet Geek Super-Star— It is the age of video on the Internet, and geeks are leading the charge! If you have interesting stories to tell or a unique take on nerd culture, there is an audience out there for you. Ben Cote (DivX Stage6) will moderate a wide-ranging discussion on how some of the budding stars of the online world found a following of like-minded fans. Guests include Jarett Cale and Geoff Lapaire ("Jeremy" and "Kyle," PurePwnage), Jonathan London (Geekscape), and Zadi Diaz (JetSetShow). Room 30CDE
Categories:  Fandom

7:15-8:45 The Pixar Story: To Infinity and Beyond— A look at Pixar, the amazing studio that revolutionized animation in a new film by Oscar nominated documentary director Leslie Iwerks (Recycled Life). The granddaughter of animation pioneer Ub Iwerks, Leslie continues the family tradition and legacy. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Animation | Fandom | Movies | Nighttime Programming

9:00-12:00 8th Annual Kung-Fu Superhero Extravaganza— Martial art movie master Ric Meyers is back with his annual clip fest of the wildest, craziest, funniest, and most amazing live Asian action you've ever laid your lacerated eye orbs on. As always, get ready to laugh, gasp, cheer, and maybe even grab a freebie or two. Last year was standing room only, so don't miss out on the fun! Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Nighttime Programming

10:30-11:30 Star Wars Day: Great Star Wars Books and Book News— J. W. Rinzler, author of the recently released The Making of Star Wars, will hurtle you back in time for a one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes look at the nearly decade-long quest of George Lucas and his key collaborators to make the "little" movie that became a phenomenon. Stephen J. Sansweet, author of the upcoming The Star Wars Vault, will talk about collecting the amazing, never-before-published artifacts that will be part of each copy of the new book. Finally, Keith Clayton (editor, Del Rey) will reveal an exclusive announcement on an upcoming Star Wars title from Del Rey and LucasBooks, just for audience members at Comic-Con! Room 1AB
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

10:30-11:30 Comic Base/Atomic Avenue— The ComicBase folks will be on hand to reveal their newest products and to show off Atomic Avenue, the world’s fastest-growing marketplace for comics. Don’t miss your chance to hear creator Pete Bickford chat about special ComicBase program features, tips, and tricks, and get all the behind-the-scenes dirt on the making of the program, plus your chance to win limited-edition prizes and giveaways! The ComicBase/Atomic Avenue User Group Meeting is open to all interested collectors at this once-a-year opportunity to hear about all the latest developments. Room 10
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Comic Books | Fandom

11:30-12:00 Star Wars Day: What’s New and What’s Coming from Hasbro— Come for first announcements about Hasbro’s products that you might not hear anywhere else, plus a special sneak preview of the 2008 product line. Meet members of Hasbro’s Star Wars marketing and design teams, the talented people who work on the company’s Attacktix, Titanium, and Star Wars action figure line. Q&A time included! Room 1AB
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Fandom | Kids | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

12:30-1:30 Star Wars Day: LucasArts— Celebrate 25 of LucasArts videogames and learn about the past, present, and future by attending this panel with key LucasArts producers. See what LucasArts has in store, then ask your own questions in a Q&A session. Room 1AB
Categories:  Fandom | Gaming | Science Fiction & Fantasy

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

1:30-2:30 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 Harry Potter/Spiderwick Chronicles Fan Group Meeting— Join staff from the number one Harry Potter fansite MuggleNet.com to talk about the latest book and movie and upcoming fantasy films Harry Potter fans will love! Also present will be staff from the Spiderwick fansite. Come dressed up and ready to dive into a discussion about the magical worlds of Harry Potter and Spiderwick! Room 24A
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

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

3:30-4:30 WOW! It’s World of Warcraft!— Are you ready? Comics, collectibles, and online gaming are about to collide! How does the world’s most popular online game, World of Warcraft, plan to crash the comics and collectibles world? Find out here! As a special incentive, a collectible comic will be distributed to fans at the panel. Join Jim Lee (editorial director, WildStorm), Chris Metzen (VP of creative development, Blizzard), Mickey Neilson (writer/voice director, Blizzard), Hank Kanalz (VP/general manager, WildStorm), and Georg Brewer (VP, design and DC Direct creative) to discover the results of these combined forces! Room 4
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Comic Books | Fandom | Gaming | Science Fiction & Fantasy

5:00-6:00 Star Wars at 30 Years with Steve Sansweet— This summer marks the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars saga, and its indelible influence on popular culture. We’ve got 30 years of great memories thanks to the galaxy far, far away, but there are also great things to come, too. Join Lucasfilm’s Steve Sansweet for a little Star Wars nostalgia, a review of the 30th anniversary year so far, and a look at what’s new and what’s coming for Star Wars. Hall H
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Comic Books | Fandom | Gaming | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

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

6:00-8:00 Ray Harryhausen and 20 Million Miles to Earth: 50th Anniversary Edition— 2007 marks the half-century milestone of one of the earliest films by stop- motion animation genius Ray Harryhausen, 20 Million Miles to Earth. The film, which depicts the destruction of Rome by a reptile from the planet Venus, has been colorized with Harryhausen’s personal supervision, and he wants to be with you while you watch it for the first time. Ray Harryhausen will speak briefly, answer a few questions, then do live commentary while the film is screened. He’ll also answer more questions as the screening proceeds. The film will be available on DVD July 31 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Room 6B
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Animation | Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

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 Star Wars Day: Star Wars Trivia— Members of the San Diego Star Wars Society, veteran hosts of great Star Wars trivia game shows at Comic-Con International in 2004, 2005, and 2006, are planning another trivia challenge for all fans who think they know their stuff about the galaxy far, far away. Room 1AB
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

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

7:30-8:30 Klingon Lifestyle Presentation— Last year the IKV Stranglehold lost a valued member of the crew after a traitorous act. Their current mission forces them to travel a path few return from to regain what they lost. All species are welcome to experience the ongoing voyage and adventure of life aboard a Klingon vessel. Room 6A
Categories:  Costuming | Fandom | Nighttime Programming | Science Fiction & Fantasy

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

9:00-11:00 The Dead One: An American Legend—El Muerto Screening— On his way to a Day of the Dead celebration, Diego de la Muerte is taken by the Aztec forces of darkness in order to fulfill their evil prophecy. Now, trying to protect those he loves, he must struggle against the god of death that created him. Based on the comic created by Javier Hernandez (creator of comic book). Javier, Tony Plana (star), and Larry Rattner (producer) join members of the cast for a Q&A after the screening. Room 6A
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom | Movies | Nighttime Programming

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

10:30-12:00 Quick Draw— We've said it before and we'll say it again: Quick Draw is just about the most fun you can have at any comics convention panel. Host Mark Evanier keeps artists Sergio Aragonés, Scott Shaw!, and Mike Kazaleh on their toes through this rollicking cartoon improv event, while you get to see them draw their hearts out live on the big screen. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Art and Illustration | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Fandom

1:00-2:00 Where Do They Get Those Marvelous Toys?— Whether it's contemporary superheroes, future private investigators, fanatical plague bearers, or zombie fighters in an alternate reality, technology can be a curse and/or a cure for the world's evils in stories. Come discuss gadgets and gizmos with authors Cory Doctorow (Boing Boing/Craphound), Greg Bear (Quantico), Austin Grossman (Soon I Will Be Invincible), Vernor Vinge (Rainbows End), Kevin J. Anderson (Sandworms of Dune and The Last Days of Krypton), and Mike Shepherd (Kris Longknife—Resolute). Room 8
Categories:  Comic Books | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy

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

1:30-2:30 Podcasting 101— Podcasting is becoming the premier way to share your thoughts with the world. Join podcasters Joe Gonzalez (Comic News Insider), Conor Kilpatrick (iFanboy.com), Ron Richards (iFanboy.com), and Jon Towry (Comic Talk Cafe) as they discuss starting a podcast from the ground up, with topics ranging from "What kind of podcast should I start?" to "How do I build an audience?" There will be a live podcast demo and an audience Q&A as well. Room 30CDE
Categories:  Fandom

2:30-4:00 Scott Shaw!: Oddball Comics— For nearly four decades (!), cartoonist Scott Shaw! (Captain Carrot and the Final Arc) has presented his uniquely hilarious slideshow of “the craziest comic books ever published” to SRO audiences at Comic-Con. Now seen at www.oddballcomics.com and in the pages of Geek Monthly magazine, Scott’s Oddball Comics show features such nutty four-color oddities as All-Negro Comics, Popular Teen-Agers’ “Toni Gay and Butch Dykeman,” It’s Fun to Stay Alive, “crotch-centric” issues of Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane, and funnybooks with a “fish-in-the-face” motif. . . plus, a baker’s dozen of the most notorious Oddball Comics of all time! Don’t dare miss the presentation that Marvel’s Stan Lee calls “the wildest, wackiest exposé of some of the craziest comic books I’ve ever seen!” Room 5AB
Categories:  Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comic Books | Fandom

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

3:30-4:30 Penny Arcade— Join Gabe and Tycho from Penny Arcade as they take questions about the comic, upcoming special projects and their personal lives in this one-hour Q&A session! Flash photography is allowed. Other panelists include Mike Krahulik (Gabe) and Jerry Holkins (Tycho). Room 1AB
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom | Webcomics

3:30-5:00 The Costume Designers Guild Presents Costume Centric: Designing Icons— Deborah Nadoolman Landis (Raiders of the Lost Ark), president of the Costume Designers Guild, Local 892 will interview costume designers Mary Vogt (The Fantastic Four: The Return of the Silver Surfer), Michael Wilkinson (300), and Mona May (Enchanted). There will be a Q&A as part of the program. Later in the evening, the CDG designers will be awarding the first ever CDG Prize for Outstanding Costume at the Comic-Con Masquerade. Room 30AB
Categories:  Comic Books | Costuming | Fandom | Movies

4:00-5:00 Two Rays: Bradbury and Harryhausen— Two of the living legends of science fiction and fantasy reunite in this Comic- Con exclusive event! Author Ray Bradbury and filmmaker Ray Harryhausen share a life-long friendship and passionate interest in all things fantastic. Joining them are Bradbury biographer Sam Weller and Harryhausen producer Arnold Kunert. Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Animation | Fandom | Horror and Suspense | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

4:30-6:00 Action Figure Customizing Fan Group Meeting— Join a group of action figure customizers who create the toys they always wanted but couldn't buy. Share tips and tricks. Meet your online friends. Bring examples of your figures for all to gaze upon. All scales, skill levels, DC, Marvel, and more are welcome. Moderator: Fwooshnet's Paul G. Wolf, aka Pablolobo. Room 24A
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Fandom

5:00-6:00 Ellen Forney: I Love Led Zepplin— This multimedia show features Ellen Forney performing as narrator with flash cartoon clips of her wildly amusing observations on contemporary urban culture, including her elegy to live-fast, die-young ethos “The Final Soundtrack,” which inspired the title of her book. The program will also include her collaboration with comedian Margaret Cho, “How to Be a Fabulous Fag Hag,” and her early brush with celebrity in “My Date with Camille Paglia.” Room 4
Categories:  Fandom

5:30-8:00 Gays in Comics Panel and Mixer: The 20th Anniversary!— Two decades of “Gays in Comics” is celebrated at its birthplace: Comic-Con! From DC's diverse roster that includes a lesbian Question and Batwoman and a gay Pied Piper and Midnighter to Marvel's Moondragon and Quasar or Hulkling and Wicca, super-hero comics have come a long way in representing gay characters. With Yaoi also exploding in the marketplace, the bravura graphic novel Fun Home winning awards worldwide, and TV shows such as Heroes tapping into the comic book closet, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered characters and fans are finally being represented. An all-star panel of GLBT creators (and a straight one) will offer startling insight and glimpses of surprises to come! Joining founding moderator Andy Mangels, best-selling author of Star Trek novels and director of She-Ra and Isis DVD documentaries, are Alison Bechdel, the writer/artist of the critical best-seller Fun Home and Dykes to Watch Out For; Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the writer of Sensational Spider-Man and Nightcrawler; Chuck Kim, a writer for the Heroes TV series and many DC Comics titles; Charles "Zan" Christensen, the co-founder of PRISM and writer of the upcoming The Mark of Aeacus; Alonso Duralde, pop culture critic, author of 101 Must-See Movies for Gay Men, and former Advocate arts editor; and Megan Gedris, PRISM grant-winning artist of Yu+Me manga webcomic. Plus, a very important special guest may make an appearance! Afterward, stick around for the hour-long gay comics fan mixer/social, sponsored by PRISM Comics, with prizes and surprise special guests! Room 6A
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Comic Books | Fandom | Webcomics

5:30-6:30 Robert A. Heinlein: Centennial Man— Science fiction author and legend Robert Anson Heinlein left an incredible literary and philanthropic legacy to the world. Come help us celebrate his 100th birthday with a lively discussion of his writing and his life featuring author Greg Bear (Quantico), Michael Cassutt (co-executive producer, The Outer Limits), Jackie Estrada (Eisner Awards administrator and long-time Comic-Con volunteer), Dr. Robert James (assistant editor, The Heinlein Journal), Bill Patterson (official Heinlein biographer), David Silver (president, The Heinlein Society), and Mike Sheffield (blood drive chair, The Heinlein Society). Room 10
Categories:  Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy

6:00-7:00 Indyfans and the Quest for Fortune and Glory— Indiana Jones fans unite! Join the fans from the upcoming documentary Indyfans and the Quest for Fortune and Glory as they "moderate" this one-stop Indiana Jones information center for all the fans! Various "experts" will be on hand to embark on discussions about all things Indiana Jones, including the upcoming fourth film. And don't miss out on the Indiana Jones Trivia Contest; the winner will receive an Indy Magnoli Ceramic Holy Grail. Room 24A
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

6:00-7:00 Create Your Own Comics and Manga— Learn how to create comics and manga on your computer. Manga Studio, the leading Manga and comic art software, provides all the essential tools you need to create professional, ready-to-publish pages from start to finish! Manga Studio offers an intuitive interface and delivers the best suite of ready-to-use screen tones, content, and special manga and comic effects for hobbyists, experienced artists, and professionals. Featuring Steve Yatson (VP of marketing, e frontier America Inc.) and Lincy Chan (manga artist, TOKYOPOP). Room 30AB
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Fandom | Seminars & Workshops

7:00-8:00 Gays In Comics Mixer— See the Gays in Comics panel description at 5:30 for more information. Room 6A
Categories:  Fandom | Nighttime Programming

7:30-8:45 Comic Book Club— Iron your capes, unplug the Bat Signal, and set your decoder rings on awesome: the Comic Book Club is in session! The Comic Book Club is a weekly comic book talk show from New York featuring the best comedians in town talking shop with industry professionals from all corners of the comic book world. They're coming to San Diego to get to the bottom of all the news from the con! Featuring a panel of surprise guests from the con and your hosts Justin Tyler, Alex Zalben, and Pete LePage. Come, unwind, and talk comics—you're in the club! Room 5AB
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom | Nighttime Programming | Webcomics

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

9:00-11:00 Spotlight on Warren Ellis— Warren Ellis (Authority, Black Summer) is not only one of the most critically acclaimed writers of comic books but also one of the most outspoken. Don't miss this chance to see him talk about everything from modern technology to how he crafts a tale, and get special sneak peaks of his new Avatar titles Doktor Sleepless, Black Summer, and some amazing surprise project announcements! Room 6CDEF
Categories:  Comic Books | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Fandom | Nighttime Programming

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

12:30-2:00 Pro/Fan Trivia Match: The Multiverse— The Purple Pros (Len Wein, creator of Wolverine; Mark Waid, writer of 52, and two versions from parallel worlds to be named later) take on the Black Ink Irregulars (Tom Galloway, Terence Chua, David Oakes, and Hal Shipman) in a contest of trivia about the Multiverses of both DC and Marvel, moderated by Keith DeCandido (Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Deathless). Room 4
Categories:  Comic Books | Fandom

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

1:00-2:30 Ball-Jointed Doll Collectors Meeting— Doll owners and nonowner enthusiasts will discuss and display various types of Asian ball-joint resin dolls (Volks, Cerberus Project, CustomHouse, Blue Fairy, Dream of Doll, SoulDoll, AngelRegion, Obitsu, Leeke, etc.). Trade tips on customizing, sewing for, and photographing BJDs. Come share the beauty of your own unique doll, or come to see one of our dolls in-person for the first time! Make new friends—both live and resin! Room 24A
Categories:  Action Figures, Toys and Collectibles | Costuming | Fandom

2:00-5:00 Comic-Con 2007 Masquerade Playback— Masquerade director Martin Jaquish reviews Saturday night’s big costuming event, answers questions, and presents a big-screen video of the show for those who missed it or who want a second look. Sorry, we cannot sell copies of the show. Click here for complete details on the Comic-Con Masquerade. Room 8
Categories:  Costuming | Fandom

2:30-4:00 Starship Smackdown Ultimate Episode 4: The Final Showdown— A Comic-Con favorite returns with ships, aliens, computers, and robots, oh my! The original Starship Smackdown is back in San Diego and it's never been smackier (or snarkier). Watch as the Enterprise battles Gort, Robby the Robot goes mano e mano with Hal 9000, and Death Star does the Klingon Empire. It's the ultimate conflagration for the supreme winner of Starship Smackdown. This time it's war, with an expert panel of spaceship-ologists, including Robert Meyer Burnett (director, Free Enterprise), Chris Gossett (creator, The Red Star), Steve Melching (writer, Star Wars: Clone Wars, X-Men Animated, The Batman), Daren Dochterman (Hollywood conceptual designer on Get Smart, X2, Master & Commander), Jeff Bond (editor, Geek Monthly), and the Richard Dawson of the stars, moderator Mark A. Altman (producer, DOA: Dead Or Alive). It's Starship Smackdown, Robot Rumble, Alien Armageddon, and Computer Crashdown all in one 90-minute panel! Our prediction for the fight: pain! Room 2
Categories:  Fandom

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

2:30-3:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #16: The Culture of Popular Things: Ethnographic Examinations of Comic-Con 2007— Comic-Con offers students of popular culture an amazing venue to study how culture is marketed to and practiced by its fans. The presentation caps a weeklong for-credit field-study course and presents the trained observations of undergraduate students. Their instructor Dr. Matthew J. Smith (Wittenberg University) provided a framework, guidance, and transitions among the participants, and readings on popular culture and ethnographic methods as well as a number of on-site lectures and discussions. Students extended the analysis of Matthew Pustz (Endicott College) in Comic Book Culture: Fan Boys and True Believers (2000), which examined aspects of fan culture but did not include on-site analysis of cons. The students were encouraged to explore the intersection of fan practice (e.g., costuming) at the nexus of cultural marketing (e.g., the exhibit hall sales booths) and were free to select a number of aspects of fan culture to examine. Pustz himself serves as respondent on the panel. Students include Nicholas Langley (Henderson State University), Melissa Andrada (University of Washington), Cameron Catalfu (Wittenberg University), W. Stephen Combs (Wittenberg University), Pamela Geranios (Wittenberg University), Julia “Kit” Moran (Wittenberg University), and Karen Stover (Wittenberg University). Room 30AB
Categories:  Comic Arts Conference | Comic Books | Costuming | Fandom