{"id":3541,"date":"2025-07-22T14:17:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/cc\/?page_id=3541"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:00:39","slug":"comic-con-today-thursday","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/cc\/comic-con-today-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"Comic-Con Today: Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-tribe-hero-slider alignfull\"><div class=\"swiper\" data-autoplay=\"false\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-tribe-slide swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns wp-block-tribe-slide__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-tribe-slide__image-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-tribe-slide__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/TopGraphic2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/TopGraphic2.png 819w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/TopGraphic2-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/TopGraphic2-768x703.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">C.Salvador \u00a9 2025 SDCC <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-tribe-slide__content-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-xx-large wp-block-tribe-slide__heading has-base-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e444478b2003595322eeb8091b164214\">Comic-Con Today:<span class=\"has-wide-text\"> <\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-brand-primary-color\">Thursday<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-tribe-slide__meta has-brand-secondary-color has-text-color is-style-overline has-base-white-color has-link-color wp-elements-c2f1f4bb6f03d6935ed7e1ddbdb9c620\">July 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-tribe-slide__meta is-style-overline has-brand-secondary-color has-text-color\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-large wp-block-tribe-slide__description\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-block-tribe-slide__buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"swiper-controls\"><button class=\"swiper-prev\"><\/button><button class=\"swiper-next\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default with-icon\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ThursdayGrids.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Updated Schedule Grids<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-xx-large has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c088fb64bc4a2865af15d608971794e\">Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"435\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/CCI-IFF-Logo-435x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Comic-Con Independent Film Festival Logo\" class=\"wp-image-975 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/CCI-IFF-Logo-435x1024.jpg 435w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/CCI-IFF-Logo-128x300.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/CCI-IFF-Logo-768x1806.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/CCI-IFF-Logo-653x1536.jpg 653w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/CCI-IFF-Logo-871x2048.jpg 871w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/CCI-IFF-Logo.jpg 901w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Twenty-five years ago, <strong>Gary Sassaman<\/strong>, formerly Comic-Con\u2019s own Director of Programming, had an idea. That notion was \u201cFilm Fest Friday,\u201d a one-day event to share the art of independent filmmaking. The next year the festival ran four days, and by 2005, it had blossomed into the<strong> Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival <\/strong>(CCI-IFF), a juried competition and showcase that also includes the panel series <strong>Comic-Con Film School.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCI-IFF offers attendees a chance to see films, often premieres, from around the world in an intimate setting with other independent film habitu\u00e9s and to hear from and ask questions of the filmmakers. Past winners include 2005\u2019s animated short<strong> <\/strong><strong><em>9 <\/em><\/strong>and 2010\u2019s documentary <strong><em>Marwencol<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em> <strong><em>9<\/em><\/strong> eventually became a full-length animated hit film starring Elijah Wood and Jennifer Connelly, while <strong><em>Marwencol <\/em><\/strong>evolved into<strong> <\/strong><strong><em>Welcome to Marwen<\/em><\/strong> with Steve Carell. Both the original <strong><em>9<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Marwencol<\/em><\/strong> can be streamed from various sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, judges<strong> Ron Diamond <\/strong>(executive producer, <em>Animation Show of Shows<\/em>), <strong>Stephanie Filo<\/strong> (Emmy winner, film\/television editor\/activist), and <strong>Patricio Ginelsa<\/strong> (filmmaker\/comic book creator) will hand out the honors from among 49 selections from all over the world, including Japan, Mexico, Slovenia, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Entries are organized into seven categories: Action\/Adventure, Animation, Comics-Oriented, Documentary (Pop Culture-Oriented), Horror\/Suspense, Humor, and Science Fiction\/Fantasy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards will be presented on Sunday, followed by screenings of winning film entries. You can find the CCI-IFF at the<strong> Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina<\/strong>, next door to the Hall A side of the convention center, in <strong>Grand Ballroom 6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For budding filmmakers, Comic-Con Film School programs are scheduled each morning at 10:00 am in the same room as CCI-IFF screenings.&nbsp; Films for next year can be submitted between October and February, reviewed by dedicated staff, and then sent to our esteemed judges for review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete schedule can be found at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/cc\/things-to-do\/film-festival\/\"> https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/cc\/things-to-do\/film-festival\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-x-large has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68f7624d587f78b09a3ba0a160b784b4\">Autographs \u2013 P.O.W.E.R. Drawings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-overline\">(Previously Offered Wristbands: Extra Redemption)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In true superhero spirit, P.O.W.E.R. Drawings give attendees one last shot at scoring an Exclusive Signing Portal wristband!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you miss out on an Exclusive Signing (ES) that was in the Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives Portal? Sixty (60) minutes before the start of an ES Portal signing, a special drawing may be held in the Autograph Area for any unclaimed wristbands, if available. This is your chance to swoop in and claim a spot that was previously awarded but not redeemed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Autograph Area online schedule will list the P.O.W.E.R. Drawing lineup time and location, as well as the drawing time for each ES Portal signing. If there are no unclaimed wristbands, there will be no drawing. The drawing will follow the Autograph Area Line Drawing procedure, so be sure you\u2019re familiar with how it works (see page 78 of the <em>Events Guide<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any good origin story, this might be your unexpected opportunity to become a part of something epic. Best of luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential P.O.W.E.R. Drawings and times for today are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-small-text\">\n<li>Mattel Brick Shop Design Panel (9:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matt Dinniman<\/strong> (9:30 am drawing, signing at UCC Booth #1401)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ray Gunn<\/em> Poster Signing with <strong>Brad Bird<\/strong> and <strong>Michael Giacchino<\/strong> (10:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Percy Jackson and the Olympians<\/em> (10:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Stuart Fails to Save the Universe<\/em> (11:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Todd McFarlane<\/strong> (12:00 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WWE Superstar Meet and Greet (12:15 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bryan Lee O&#8217;Malley<\/strong> (12:30 pm drawing, signing at Oni Press Booth #1829)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monster High Ghouls Rule Lagoona Design Panel (2:00 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawn Into Mattel (3:00 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matt Dinniman<\/strong>\u00a0 (3:30 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>DC All Stars<\/em> Signing (4:00 pm drawing, signing at DC Booth #3029)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9bac59dccc0cd9fb5847715a11f5e913\">Programming Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-overline\"><strong>Addition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sci-Fi, Space, and the Universe<\/strong> \u2013 Award-winning creatives and experts discuss science fiction, the latest knowledge of space and the universe, and what comes next as the line between sci-fact and sci-fi moves daily. Panelists include <strong>Gigi Edgley<\/strong> (actor, <em>Farscape<\/em>, <em>Star Trek Continues<\/em>), <strong>David Howard<\/strong> (writer, <em>Galaxy Quest<\/em>), <strong>James Ganiere<\/strong> (Emmy-nominated director and producer), <strong>Gabriel Santos<\/strong> (scientist, Alf Museum of Paleontology; co-host, PBS <em>Eons<\/em>), <strong>Tiffany Kataria<\/strong> (research scientist, exoplanet systems, NASA), Richard Rieber (robotics systems engineer, NASA\/JPL), and <strong>Mark O\u2019Bannon<\/strong> (author, <em>Imperium<\/em> series, <em>Whiskers<\/em>) 6:45 pm &#8211; 7:45 pm, Room 6A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-overline\"><strong>Cancellations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-small-text\">\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>Bringing DC Heroes to Life Through Collectibles<\/strong> \u2013 10:00 am &#8211; 11:00 am, Grand 10 &amp; 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alter Egos and Origin Stories<\/strong> \u2013 6:45 pm &#8211; 7:45 pm, Room 6A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9cb541bdcf47efe49df8d1baef39d67\">Toucan Tip Thursday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ToucanTip2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4446\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ToucanTip2026.png 723w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ToucanTip2026-300x263.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-medium is-style-default has-base-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3dffe9af6c5fa38344e0396af53f9175\">This year marks the 60th anniversary of <em>Star Trek. <\/em>Comic-Con Films celebrates the event with screenings of TV episodes along with films that inspired the franchise or were shaped by its themes. Today, Films will show four episodes of <em>Star Trek: Deep Space Nine<\/em> and one each of <em>Star Trek: The Next Generation<\/em> and <em>Star Trek: The Original Series<\/em>. This includes a Tribble mini-marathon, \u201cThe Trouble with Tribbles\u201d (<em>Star Trek: The Original Series<\/em>, 3:20 pm) immediately followed by \u201cTrials and Tribble-ations\u201d (<em>Star Trek: Deep Space Nine<\/em>, 4:20). Both will screen in Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. See<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/cc\/things-to-do\/films\/\"> https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/cc\/things-to-do\/films\/<\/a> for the complete Films schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a4b79f44c4e3a8b932b5f64b2fe9596\">Comic-Con Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4451 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Lost in the Land of Lanyards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4452 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery2-178x300.jpg 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>What\u2019s so Funny \u2018bout Peace, Love, and Selfies?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery3-557x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4453 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery3-557x1024.jpg 557w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery3-163x300.jpg 163w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>When Your Ride to Hawkins Takes a Terrifying Turn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery4-593x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4454 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery4-593x1024.jpg 593w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery4-174x300.jpg 174w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Magnificent in a Mohawk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4455 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery5.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery5-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>He Only Has Eyes for You.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4456 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery6.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery6-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Capturing the Doombot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Comic-Con Today<\/em> does <strong>not<\/strong> accept photo submissions, but if you notice something cool that you think we should know about, please drop us a line at <a href=\"mailto:newsletter@comic-con.org\">newsletter@comic-con.org<\/a>; no guarantees. Be sure to include a phone number in case we have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-small\">All content is the property of Comic-Con<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> International \u00a9 2026.<br>Photographer credits are indicated below. All photos are \u00a9 2026 SDCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-overline has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4751ecf4d9585ab0028d4db4835f9e5c\">Comic-Con Today<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Editor-in-Chief \u2013 Chris Sturhann<br>Editor\/Photographers: Justin Hurt, Christopher Machado<br>Editor\/Writer \u2013 Carly Neun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival Twenty-five years ago, Gary Sassaman, formerly Comic-Con\u2019s own Director of Programming, had an idea. 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