Toucan Tip #15: Anime and Films

My Science Project
TIME: 6:00PM – 7:34PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1985, directed by Jonathan R. Betuel, starring John Stockwell, Fisher Stevens; PG) Celebrating 40 years of My Science Project: Teenagers accidentally unleash chaos when they tamper with a strange device they find in a military junkyard. Time travel might be involved. As per an unwritten rule of 80’s science fiction, the device must include a plasma globe.

Captain America: Brave New World
TIME: 7:45PM – 9:43PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2025, directed by Julius Onah, starring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford; PG‑13) President Harrison Ford is back, and this time he’s seeing red! Can the former Falcon turned Captain America save the day?

Air Force One
TIME: (July 24) 10:00pm – 1:00am (July 25)
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1997, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman; R) It’s up to President Harrison Ford to save his family when terrorists take over Air Force One!

The Peanuts Move
TIME: 10:00AM – 11:28AM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2015, directed by Steve Martino, starring Noah Schnapp, Hadley Belle Miller; G) Celebrating 75 years of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts: When the Little Red-Haired Girl moves into his neighborhood, Charlie Brown develops a crush. Meanwhile, his best friend Snoopy embarks on an epic adventure in a fantasy world. The lovable beagle, as a World War I flying ace, chases his nemesis, the Red Baron, all while trying to capture the affection of a beautiful poodle named Fifi.

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don’t Come Back!)
TIME: 11:55am – 1:35pm
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1980, directed by Bill Melendez, starring Michael Bonner, Lynnanne Zager; G) Celebrating 75 years of the Charles Schulz’s Peanuts: Charlie Brown and friends travel to France on a student exchange, uncovering a wartime mystery.

Piece by Piece
TIME: 1:45pm – 2:58pm
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2024, directed by Morgan Neville, starring Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar; PG) LEGO bricks tell the life story of singer/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams – from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry.

Ladyhawke
TIME: 3:10pm – 5:24pm
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1985, directed by Richard Donner, starring Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer; PG‑13) Celebrating 40 years of Ladyhawke. Can the “Mouse” help the hawk and the wolf break the curse that keeps these lovers forever apart?

The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra
TIME: 5:00PM – 6:30PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
2001, directed by Larry Blamire, starring Fay Masterson, Andrew Parks; PG) The rarest of elements, Atmospherium, is wanted by Aliens, Mad Scientists, and Skeletons! This film lovingly homages classic B-movie science fiction from the black-and-white era.

The Lost Skeleton Returns Again
TIME: 6:40PM – 8:12PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2008, directed by Larry Blamire, starring Michael St. Blaire, Daniel Roebuck; NR) The title says it all… Or does it?

The Return of Captain Invincible
TIME: 8:20PM – 9:50PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1983, directed by Philippe Mora, starring Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee; PG) A disgraced, alcoholic superhero is called out of retirement to battle his old nemesis – with musical numbers. It’s like Rocky Horror Picture Show (with some songs by Richard O’Brien), but for Superheroes!

The Amateur
TIME: 8:30PM – 10:32PM
LOCATION: Room 4, San Diego Convention Center
(2025, directed by James Hawes, starring Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan; PG‑13) Charlie Heller is a brilliant CIA decoder whose world comes crashing down when his wife dies in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, his intelligence becomes the ultimate weapon as he embarks on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible.

The Specials
TIME: 10:00PM – 11:22PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2000, directed by Craig Mazin, starring Rob Lowe, Thomas Haden Church, and James Gunn; R) Celebrating 25 years of The Specials: Before he brought us Guardians of the Galaxy and Superman, James Gunn wrote and starred in this little film about a day in the life of the world’s 6th or 7th best superteam. Long before today’s cinematic superhero boom, this film’s fantastic comedic cast lampooned superhero films and was way ahead of its time!

Night of the Living Dead
TIME: (July 24) 10:45PM – (July 25) 12:17PM
LOCATION: Room 4, San Diego Convention Center
(1990, directed by Tom Savini, starring Tony Todd, Patricia Tallman; R) Celebrating the life and work of Tony Todd: The seminal remake of George A. Romero’s 1968 horror classic, with updated special effects and a reimagined Barbara. Tony Todd stars as Ben in this version helmed by legendary makeup artist Tom Savini.

Deadpool and Wolverine
TIME: (July 24) 11:30PM – 1:37AM (July 25)
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2024, directed by Shawn Levy, starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman; R) Deadpool is back, and finally, officially, joins the MCU, as the irreverent Merc with a Mouth pairs with a version of Wolverine in a buddy cop style, meta-packed, action-adventure through multiple dimensions, filled with over-the-top violence and sharp humor. The irreverent Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool, officially joins the MCU in a meta-packed, buddy-cop style action-adventure. Paired with a version of Wolverine, Deadpool navigates multiple dimensions in a film filled with over-the-top violence and sharp humor. Flame on!

Secret Garden
TIME: 10:00AM – 11:41AM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1993, directed by Agnieszka Holland, starring Dame Maggie Smith, Kate Maberly; G) Celebrating the life and work of Dame Maggie Smith. A hidden garden transforms a lonely girl and those around her.

Dune
TIME: 11:45PM – 2:05PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1984, directed by David Lynch, starring Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis; PG‑13) A celebration of David Lynch’s life and cinematic genius, featuring his sole foray into big-budget studio filmmaking. The original Dune, an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s renowned work, boasts an exceptional cast and breathtaking visuals. A noble family’s son leads a desert revolution on a harsh planet for control over the universe’s most valuable resource: The spice must flow!

Trail of the Screaming Forehead
TIME: 2:15PM- 3:43PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2007, directed by Larry Blamire, starring Alison Martin, Daniel Roebuck; NR) Longhead Bay faces an alien forehead creature invasion while Dr. Sheila Bexter experiments with “foreheadazine,” testing her theory that human intelligence is stored in the forehead. Things soon spin out of control, as the town is faced with a cataclysm of epic proportions!

The Replacements
TIME: 3:50PM – 5:48PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2000, directed by Howard Deutch, starring Gene Hackman, Keanu Reeves; PG‑13) Celebrating the life and work of Gene Hackman. The Washington Sentinels are on strike with the playoffs fast approaching, prompting legendary coach Jimmy McGinty to scramble for a solution. He recruits a team of replacement players in just one week. While the strike is a disaster for fans and owners, it presents a second chance for Shane Falco and a mismatched crew of outsiders—one they’ve been waiting for their entire lives.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
TIME: 6:00PM – 8:25PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2024, directed by Wes Ball, starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan; PG‑13) Noa, a young chimpanzee, embarks on a journey that challenges his understanding of the past and forces him to make choices that will shape the future for both apes and humans.

Borderlands
TIME: 8:30PM – 10:11PM
LOCATION: Room 4, San Diego Convention Center
(2024, directed by Eli Roth, starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart; PG‑13) Returning to her home planet Pandora, an infamous bounty hunter forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits. Together, they battle alien monsters and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora’s most explosive secrets.

Eraserheads: Combo on the Run
TIME: 8:10PM – 9:55PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2025, directed by Maria Diane Ventura, starring Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan; NR) A documentary film about the iconic Filipino rock band Eraserheads. In a time of uncertainty and political upheaval, a most unlikely group of disbanded rock musicians provided solace to a country, unknowingly needing healing themselves.

Tank Girl
TIME: (July 25) 10:20PM – (July 26) 12:04PM
LOCATION: Room 4, San Diego Convention Center
(1995, directed by Rachel Talalay, starring Lori Petty, Malcolm McDowell; R) Celebrating 30 years of Tank Girl: In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a rebellious woman battles a tyrannical corporation with attitude and style.

Clown in the Cornfield
TIME: (July 25) 10:30PM – (July 26) 12:06AM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2025, directed by Eli Craig, starring Katie Douglas, Kevin Durand; R) Looking for a fresh start, Quinn and her father move to the quiet town of Kettle Springs. They soon learn the fractured community has fallen on hard times after losing a treasured factory to a fire. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning clown emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.

The Re-Animator
TIME: (July 25) 11:59PM – 1:34AM (July 26)
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1985, directed by Stuart Gordon, starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott; R) Celebrating 40 years of The Re-Animator: Based upon the work of H.P. Lovecraft, a mad scientist discovers a serum that brings the dead back to life—with unforeseen consequences.

Explorers
TIME: 10:00AM – 11:49AM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1985, directed by Joe Dante, starring Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix; PG) Celebrating 40 years of The Explorers: Three kids use alien technology to build a spaceship and launch into a fantastical outer-space journey!

Real Genius
TIME: 11:20am – 12:50pm
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
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(1985, directed by Martha Coolidge, starring Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret; PG) Celebrating the life and work of Val Kilmer. A teenage prodigy and his eccentric college roommate take on a secret military laser project.

Mystery Showing
TIME: 2:00PM – 2:41PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Here
TIME: 2:50PM – 4:34PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2024, directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright; PG‑13) Based on the 2014 graphic novel by Richard McGuire: Here tells the story of multiple generations in a single place. A non-linear, visual journey through a single room across time, revealing the lives and stories that pass through it.

William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill
TIME: 4:45PM – 6:21PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2023, directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, starring William Shatner; PG‑13) A documentary that offers an intimate look at the life and philosophy of William Shatner, going beyond his famous roles to explore his personal journey over nine decades

Frank Miller: American Genius
TIME: 6:30PM – 8:21PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2024, directed by Silenn Thomas, starring Frank Miller, cosplayers; NR) A documentary exploring the life, work, and legacy of comic book legend Frank Miller.

The Great White Hope
TIME: 8:30PM – 10:13PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1970, directed by Martin Ritt, starring James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander; PG‑13) Celebrating the life and work of James Earl Jones. Based on the life of boxer Jack Johnson, this drama explores race, fame, and resistance in early 20th-century America. Warning: may contain sensitive language and mature themes involving racism.

If
TIME: 8:30PM – 10:14PM
LOCATION: Room 4, San Diego Convention Center
(2024, directed by John Krasinski, starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds; PG) A girl discovers an imaginary world filled with forgotten friends, blending magic and heartwarming adventure

Mickey 17
TIME: (July 26) 10:20PM – (July 27) 12:37AM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2025, directed by Bong Joon-ho, starring Robert Pattinson, Toni Collette; R) Set in the year 2054, a man becomes an “Expendable” in a space colony, a disposable worker who is cloned upon death. He starts to question his part in this endless cycle of sacrifice.

Dark and Stormy Night
TIME: (July 26) 10:20PM – (July 27) 11:53PM
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(2009, directed by Larry Blamire, starring Jennifer Blaire, Dan Conroy; NR) A loving homage to classic Dark House films; Dark and Stormy Night spoofs the haunted house and murder mystery films produced by Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s. A mysterious phantom begins murdering the family of Sinas Cavinder as they gather for the reading of his will.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
TIME: (July 26) 11:59pm – 1:40am (July 27)
LOCATION: Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(1975, directed by Jim Sharman, starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon; R) Frankenfurter, Riff Raff, Brad and Janet, Meat Loaf for dinner, Cosplayers, and toast. Let’s do the Time Warp again!