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Catch up on all the news from San Diego Comic-Con 2012 with some of the top coverage from the event and check our sister site Geekgaze.com for even more videos.  Press Release: TNT’s Falling Skies has partnered with Dark Horse Comics for a promotional activation to take place at San Diego Comic-Con. The epic series, which ranked as basic cable's #1 new series of last year, will have a designated portion at the Dark Horse booth Thursday, July 12–Sunday, July 15 at the San Diego Convention Center that will bring fans into the inner circle of the alien invasion. Recreating the Harness Factory that was revealed in this season’s fourth episode, which aired July 2 on TNT, the Falling Skies Comic-Con activation will give fans the opportunity to experience what it is like to be harnessed by the mysterious alien creatures. The interactive photo experience will capture the “scream shot” right before the alien harness is about to strike. Participants will be able to retrieve and share their photos via social media at http://fallingskies.com/discover/comic-con. Everyone that escapes the harness factory will also receive a special premium to represent the glowing spikes of the formerly harnessed, just like in the show. Fans can visit the Dark Horse activation in booth number 2615 to participate in the action. In addition, TNT announced last week that the Second Mass resistance is returning to San Diego Comic-Con with a panel and exclusive look at what is ahead for the rest of this season. Moderated by Wil Wheaton (Star Trek, Leverage), series stars Noah Wyle (ER), Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation), Will Patton (Armageddon), Drew Roy (Secretariat), Connor Jessup (The Saddle Club), Colin Cunningham (Living in Your Car), Sarah Carter (Shark) and executive producer Remi Aubuchon (24, Persons Unknown) will participate in the panel session on Friday, July 13, at 4:30 p.m. PT in room 6BCF at the San Diego Convention Center. An autograph signing will follow at the Dark Horse booth at 6 p.m. (PT). Falling Skies, currently in the midst of its second season, chronicles the devastating aftermath of an alien a ttack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the nine months since the initial invasion, the few remaining survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force, whose nature and purpose remains a mystery. Falling Skies airs on TNT on Sundays at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). Falling Skies comes to TNT from DreamWorks Television and is executive-produced by St even Spielberg and DreamWorks Television heads Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank. Robert Rodat, Remi Aubuchon and Greg Beeman are also executive producers. Fans can find the latest Falling Skies news online at http://fallingskies.com and via twitter http://twitter.com/FallingSkiesTNT. In its debut season last summer, TNT’s Falling Skies topped the charts as basic cable’s #1 new series of 2011. This year, the show is off to a strong start, averaging 5.9 million viewers in Live + 7. It has also scored 2.7 million adults 18-49 and 3.1 million adults 25-54, ranking it behind TNT's Dallas as basic cable's #2 summer drama with key adult demos. On the international front, Falling Skies premiered in more than 115 global markets last year, achieving hit status in the United Kingdom, Australia and Latin America, among others. Last year's premiere of Falling Skies also ranked as the biggest series launch ever for TNT networks in Spain, Germany and Austria. About TNT TNT, one of cable’s top-rated networks, is television’s destination for drama. Seen in 99 million households, TNT is home to such original drama series as The Closer, Rizzoli & Isles, Dallas, Falling Skies, Perception, Franklin & Bash, Leverage, Southland and the upcoming Major Crimes and Monday Mornings. The network also features dramatic unscripted originals like this summer's The Great Escape and the upcoming Boston Blue (working title) and 72 Hours (working title). In addition, TNT is the cable home to popular dramas like The Mentalist, Bones, Supernatural, Las Vegas, Law & Order and Castle, which starts this year; primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; blockbuster movies; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR, the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.  Press Release - July 10th, 2012: Legendary Entertainment is prepared to deliver to fans an intimate look at its upcoming movie and comic releases during the upcoming Comic-Con International 2012. With a strong lineup of talent, and an unforgettable viewing experience in 3D and HD, Legendary’s booth is the hub for fans to be part of the action with panel sessions, autograph signings, and giveaways - all surrounding the company’s high-profile film and comic releases.Additionally, a select group of lucky fans will get taken behind-the-scenes for an opportunity to see exclusive footage from upcoming movies presented by Legendary and LG – hosted by Legendary’s directors and producers. For a complete list of Legendary activities at the convention, please see below: Comics Comic-Con International will be a true coming out party for Legendary’s Comic division. In addition to providing new details on the label’s fall release – The Tower Chronicles – Legendary will unveil a parade of the top names in the industry who be announcing all new IPs. The talent will be hosting a Legendary Comics panel on Thursday, July 12 at 5 pm in Room 6A. Additionally, each of them will be signing in Legendary’s booth throughout the convention. The build-up to the release of Legendary’s first original IP, The Tower Chronicles, continues as Comic-Con will be the venue for the reveal of compelling assets and information. Telling the story of supernatural bounty hunter John Tower, the three-part series features a story created by Legendary Entertainment’s Chairman and CEO Thomas Tull. The book is being written by Matt Wagner (Grendel) and drawn by Simon Bisley (2000 AD). Film On the film side, Legendary’s booth will feature the Mini Tumbler from The Dark Knight Rises, two costumes fromPacific Rim, both of which have never been seen, and artwork from future films like Man of Steel. Additionally, Pacific Rim director Guillermo del Toro will be signing in the booth on Friday. Legendary will also give attendees a peek inside the company’s upcoming projects with exclusive content on LG 3D and HD TVs and smartphones. For fans who want to find out the most up-to-date details and insider information on Legendary’s film slate, the company will have a presence in Hall H on Saturday. LG Partnership In addition to the activities at the Legendary booth and Hall H, the company, along with consumer electronics giant LG, will be offering lucky fans an opportunity win The Pass. By following Legendary’s social media platforms or visiting the booth during the show fans will get the chance to come to the Legendary booth at a specified time each day to win a T-shirt. A group of randomly selected fans will have a bonus wrapped in their shirts – a pass to one of two special behind-closed-doors screenings to show exclusive never-been-seen content. Taking place on Saturday night and on Sunday afternoon, these screenings will provide Pass recipients the chance to watch never-before seen footage from a selection of upcoming films (although the actual films are not being announced they will be selected from a group of high-profile releases that could include, but is not limited to, Pacific Rim, Seventh Son, and more). Each screening, which will be shown on top of the line LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs with 3D and True HD displays, will be hosted by esteemed talent associated with upcoming Legendary features. IMAX Partnership Through a partnership with IMAX, the booth will showcase one of the IMAX cameras used on the production of The Dark Knight Rises. An IMAX representative on hand to answer visitors' questions about the technology and filming process. ABOUT LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television (Legendary Television) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary is building a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. Among the wholly-owned projects that Legendary Pictures is currently developing in-house are the upcoming Seventh Son, directed by Sergei Bodrov; the Jackie Robinson biopic 42; an adaptation of the phenomenally successful interactive game universe Warcraft; Godzilla, based on Toho Company’s famed character; Warren Ellis’Gravel; and Mass Effect, based on Electronic Arts’ and BioWare’s hit videogame franchise. Upcoming Legendary releases with partner Warner Bros. include the highly anticipated Pacific Rim, as well as Hangover 3, Man of Steel, Jack the Giant Killer, 300: Battle of Artemisium, and this summer’s The Dark Knight Rises. Previous successful Legendary and Warner Bros. releases include the critically acclaimed Inception, which has been a box office smash grossing more than $823 million worldwide, as well as the global blockbusters The Hangover, Parts I and II (over $1 billion worldwide total), Clash of the Titans ($493 million worldwide), The Dark Knight ($1 billion worldwide), and 300 ($456 million worldwide).   Press Release - July 9, 2012: The Image Comics, Skybound, and Top Cow booths at Comic-Con International in San Diego will be host to some of the best and brightest creators in comics today. Many artists will have permanent tables at the Image Booth and special signings will occur throughout the convention, often with exclusives and variants to purchase. The special appearances by creators will culminate in a group signing by Image Comics founders Erik Larsen, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, Rob Liefeld, and Whilce Portacio. Some high-demand signing sessions will be ticketed. Free tickets will be available at the Image Comics booth (#2729) on the day of the signing. Tickets will be distributed for each ticketed signing beginning at the start of the show each day and only while supplies last. No purchase is necessary to receive a ticket. Comic-Con International takes place on July 12-15 in the San Diego Convention Center. The Image Comics booth (#2729) will be the destination for Skybound, Shadowline, and Image central titles, while the Top Cow booth (#2629) will have all the latest in the WITCHBLADE- and THE DARKNESS-helmed universe. Here is a complete list of signings taking place at the Image, Skybound and Top Cow booths: Image Comics (#2729) In addition to the creators with scheduled signings, many Image creators will be at the Image Comics booth throughout the convention:
*Eisner Award Nominee THURSDAY 10:00-11:00 --Nightmare World creators: Dirk Manning (writer) and Kristen Perry (artist) 11:00-12:00 -- Avengelyne creators: Mark Poulton (writer) and Dexter Weeks (colorist) 3:00-4:00 -- Heart creator/writer Blair Butler. This signing will be limited to 50 ticketed attendees. 4:00-5:00 -- Wild Children creator/writer Ales Kot 5:00-6:00 -- Mind The Gap creators: Jim McCann (writer), Rodin Esquejo (artist), and Sonia Oback (colorist) 6:00-7:00 -- Infinite Horizon creators: Gerry Duggan (writer) and Phil Noto (artist) FRIDAY 10:00-11:00 -- Alpha Girl creators: Jean-Paul Bonjour (writer) and Jeff Roenning (writer) 12:00-1:00 -- Severed creators: Scott Snyder (co-writer) and Scott Tuft (co-writer) This signing will be limited to 50 ticketed attendees. 1:00-2:00 -- Fatale creator/writer Ed Brubaker This signing will be limited to 50 ticketed attendees. 3:00-4:00 -- Meta4 and Mondo creator Ted McKeever 4:00-5:00 -- Saga of Rex creator Michel Gagne 5:00-6:00 -- Infinite Horizon creators: Gerry Duggan (writer) and Phil Noto (artist) 6:00-7:00 -- Creator-Owned Heroes, The Monolith, and Queen Crab creator/writer Jimmy Palmiotti SATURDAY 10:00-11:00 -- Fatale creator/writer Ed Brubaker. This signing will be limited to 50 ticketed attendees. 11:00-12:00 -- Mind The Gap creators: Jim McCann (writer), Rodin Esquejo (artist), and Sonia Oback (colorist) 12:00-1:00 -- Wild Children creator/writer Ales Kot 1:00-2:00 -- Madman and It Girl and The Atomics creators: Mike Allred* (creator), Laura Allred* (colorist), and Mike Norton (It Girl and The Atomics artist) This signing will be limited to 50 ticketed attendees. *Eisner Award Nominees 2:00-3:00 -- Choker creators: Ben McCool (writer) and Ben Templesmith (artist) 3:00-4:00 -- Severed creators: Scott Snyder (co-writer) and Scott Tuft (co-writer). This signing will be limited to 50 ticketed attendees. 5:00-6:00 -- Alpha Girl creators: Jean-Paul Bonjour (writer) and Jeff Roenning (writer) SUNDAY 9:00-10:00 -- Saga of Rex creator Michel Gagne 10:00-11:00 -- Wild Children creator/writer Ales Kot 11:00-12:00 -- Alpha Girl creators: Jean-Paul Bonjour (writer) and Jeff Roenning (writer) 12:00-1:00 -- Creator-Owned Heroes, The Monolith, and Queen Crab creator/writer Jimmy Palmiotti 1:00-2:00 -- Choker creators: Ben McCool (writer) and Ben Templesmith (artist) 2:15-3:15 -- Image Partners and Founders: Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Marc Silvestri (Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyber Force), Jim Valentino (Shadowhawk, Shadowline Publisher), Rob Liefeld (Bloodstrike, Glory, Prophet), and Whilce Portacio (Wetworks). This signing will be limited to 50 ticketed attendees. Skybound WEDNESDAY (Preview Night) 7:00-9:00 -- Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Thief of Thieves) THURSDAY 1:30-3:30 -- The Walking Dead creators: Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard 3:45-4:45 -- Witch Doctor creator/writer Brandon Seifert FRIDAY 2:15-3:00 -- Witch Doctor creator/writer Brandon Seifert 3:00-4:00 -- Skybound Artist Group Signing: Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves), and Todd Nauck (Guarding the Globe) SATURDAY 11:00-12:00 -- Skybound Artist Group Signing: Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves), and Todd Nauck (Guarding the Globe) 12:15-1:00 -- Witch Doctor creator/writer Brandon Seifert 4:30-6:30 -- Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Thief of Thieves) SUNDAY 3:00-5:00 -- Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Thief of Thieves) Top Cow (#2629) In addition to the creators with scheduled signings, Jeremy Haun (The Darkness), Rahsan Ekedal (Echoes), Rick Basaldua (The Darkness, Artifacts, Epoch), and Katherine French (The Darkness) will be at the Top Cow booth throughout the convention. THURSDAY 10:00-12:00 -- Ron Marz (Artifacts, Witchblade) 11:00-12:00 -- Dennis Calero (Netherworld, Witchblade) 12:00-2:00 -- Marc Silvestri (Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyber Force) FRIDAY 12:00-2:00 -- Marc Silvestri (Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyber Force) and Ron Marz (Artifacts, Witchblade) 2:00-3:00 -- Teen Wolf signing with cast 4:00-5:00 -- Joshua Fialkov and Rahsan Ekedal (Echoes) SATURDAY 10:00-11:00 -- Christos Gage (Sunset 1:30-3:30 -- Marc Silvestri (Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyber Force) 4:00-6:00 -- Ron Marz (Artifacts, Witchblade) SUNDAY 11:00-12:00 -- Tyler Kirkham (Mysterious Ways, Witchblade) 12:00-1:00 -- Dennis Calero (Netherworld, Witchblade) ABOUT IMAGE COMICS Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.  Press Release - July 6th, 2012: Arcana Comics has creators! Be sure to head over to the Arcana Booth, 2415, this year at SDCC from July 11 - 15 to meet your favorite creators! We have a HUGE number of creators at the convention this year, more than ever, and we have the signings to prove it... Check out the signing schedule below, but be sure to come by the booth and check the official schedule, as times do change. Be prepared, too, for some special guests to be around... More info on that to come later. Also, be sure to come by and get some of our exclusives! We'll have the John Henry: The Steam Age SDCC Exclusive Preview Book, a special SDCC Exclusive Creepsville Preview, an SDCC Exclusive cover to The Inventor, our Cryptozoology book made in conjunction with The Asylum (who will be on hand as well), and more!!! If you're not sure what we have, just ask at the booth. There are some amazing things going on! And on to the signing schedule... WEDNESDAY JULY 11TH 6:00 - 6:45 PM - Bobby Nash - Yin Yang 6:00 - 6:45 PM - Monty Borror - Red Light / Spirit Window 6:00 - 6:45 PM - Michael Mongillo - The Lost Girl 6:45 - 7:40 PM - Dwayne Harris - Amnesia / John Henry: The Steam Age 6:45 - 7:40 PM - Brandon Easton - Shadowlaw THURSDAY JULY 12TH 10:45 - 1:30 PM - Ravé Mehta - The Inventor 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Justin Robinson - Nieves 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Josh Blaylock - Misplaced / Warstone / Blade of Kumori 1:30 - 2:15 PM - Alfonso Ruiz - Ezra: Egyptian Exchange 1:30 - 2:15 PM - Matt Wilson - Scrooge & Santa 1:30 - 2:15 PM - Josh Kenfield - Scrooge & Santa 2:15 - 3:00 PM - Erik Hendrix - The Book / SideShows / The Evil Tree / Deadly Harvest / Champions of the Wild Weird West / Intrinsic 2:15 - 3:00 PM - Amanda Rachels - The Book 2:15 - 3:00 PM - Michael David Nelsen - The Book / SideShows / Champions of the Wild Weird West / Deadly Harvest 3:00 - 3:45 PM - Sean Dulaney - 51 Delta 3:00 - 3:45 PM - John Barker - Dead Cell 3:00 - 3:45 PM - Dwayne Harris - Amnesia / John Henry: The Steam Age 3:45 - 4:30 PM - Matthew R Adams - Kord & Harley 3:45 - 4:30 PM - Scott Sanders - Burn FRIDAY JULY 13TH 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Shannon Eric Denton - GRUNTS / GRUNTS: War Stories / Markus Fang 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Michael Mongillo - The Lost Girl 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Justin Robinson - Nieves 12:00 - 12:45 PM - Edgar Delgado - UltraDuck 12:00 - 12:45 PM - John Barker - Dead Cell 12:00 - 2:00 PM - Ravé Mehta - The Inventor 12:45 - 1:30 PM - Dwayne Harris - Amnesia / John Henry: The Steam Age 12:45 - 1:30 PM - Sean Dulaney - 51 Delta 2:00 - 3:00 PM - ************************ <-- Oh, no you don't! 3:00 - 3:45 PM - B. Alex Thompson - Amour / Blood Shells & Roses / Lethal Instinct 3:00 - 3:45 PM - Arthur Bellfield - War's Chosen 3:00 - 3:45 PM - Matthew R Adams - Kord & Harley 3:45 - 4:30 PM - Mike Dubisch - A Field Guide to Cryptozoology 3:45 - 4:30 PM - Delia Gable - A Ninja Named Stan 3:45 - 4:30 PM - Mike Whittenberger - A Ninja Named Stan 4:30 - 5:15 PM - Ian Miller - Philosopher Rex / Redball 6 4:30 - 5:15 PM - Monty Borror - Red Light / Spirit Window SATURDAY JULY 14TH 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Alfonso Ruiz - Ezra: Egyptian Exchange 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Mudo Vzz Martinez - El Arsenal 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Ian Miller - Philosopher Rex / Redball 6 12:00 - 12:45 PM - Brandon Easton - Shadowlaw 12:00 - 12:45 PM - Mark Poulton - A Cat Named Haiku / Koni Konfidential / Daddy's Little Girl 12:00 - 12:45 PM - Dexter Weeks - A Cat Named Haiku / Koni Waves 12:45 - 2:15 PM - Ravé Mehta - The Inventor 12:45 - 2:15 PM - Chris "Doc" Wyatt - Creepsville 12:45 - 2:15 PM - Bill Rude - Creepsville 2:15 - 3:00 PM - Erik Hendrix - The Book / SideShows / The Evil Tree / Deadly Harvest / Champions of the Wild Weird West / Intrinsic 2:15 - 3:00 PM - Michael David Nelsen - The Book / SideShows / Champions of the Wild Weird West / Deadly Harvest 2:15 - 3:00 PM - Nick Dia - The Insomniac: Justice Never Sleeps 3:00 - 3:45 PM - Bobby Nash - Yin Yang 3:00 - 3:45 PM - Jolene Houser - The Surface 3:00 - 3:45 PM - Sean Dulaney - 51 Delta 3:45 - 4:30 PM - M. Zachary Sherman - Harry Walton 3:45 - 4:30 PM - Chris Peterson - Dragons Vs Dinosaurs 3:45 - 4:30 PM - Aaron Nelson - Marlow 4:30 - 5:15 PM - Shawn DePasquale - Space, MN 4:30 - 5:15 PM - Matt Wilson - Scrooge & Santa 4:30 - 5:15 PM - Josh Kenfield - Scrooge & Santa SUNDAY JULY 15TH 10:30 - 11:15 AM - Monty Borror - Red Light / Spirit Window 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Delia Gable - A Ninja Named Stan 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Mike Whittenberger - A Ninja Named Stan 11:15 - 12:00 PM - Mike Dubisch - A Field Guide to Cryptozoology 12:00 - 12:45 PM - Justin Robinson - Nieves 12:00 - 12:45 PM - Chris Peterson - Dragons Vs Dinosaurs 12:00 - 12:45 PM - M. Zachary Sherman - Harry Walton 12:45 - 1:30 PM - Dwayne Harris - Amnesia / John Henry: The Steam Age 12:45 - 1:30 PM - B. Alex Thompson - Amour / Blood Shells & Roses / Lethal Instinct 12:45 - 1:30 PM - Michael Mongillo - The Lost Girl 1:30 - 3:00 PM - Ravé Mehta - The Inventor 1:30 - 2:15 PM - Arthur Bellfield - War's Chosen 1:30 - 2:15 PM - Bobby Nash - Yin Yang ABOUT ARCANA STUDIOS Arcana Studios, Inc. Arcana owns one of the world's largest libraries of graphic novels and comics, with over 200 original intellectual properties, 300 graphic novels, thousands of comic issues and an ever-growing character list. Arcana has begun to adapt this library into live action feature films, animated features and episodic television series. Taking a transmedia approach to brand building and the development of intellectual properties, Arcana publishes graphic novels for North America in print, and now digitally as well. Arcana has been published and distributed in dozens different countries and translated into just as many languages across the globe.  Press Release - July 5th, 2012: The Hero Initiative, the charitable organization dedicated to helping veteran comic creators in medical or financial need, is rolling into Comic-Con International: San Diego in a BIG way. Hero will be at booth #5003 at the San Diego Con, July 11-15 at the San Diego Convention Center with a variety of great activities for attendees.
And of course, no convention is complete without a bountiful bevy of talented writers and artists parked at the Hero booth to sign autographs and do sketches. Check out your faves at these times: WED., JUL 11 (con hours 5:30-9:00) 6:00-9:00: Scott "Kaiser" Koblish 6:30-7:30: Matt Wagner THUR., JUL 12 (con hours 9:00-7:00) 9:30-10:30: Mark Buckingham 10:30-11:30: Matt Wagner 11:30-1:30: Ken Lashley 1:30-3:30: Tony Parker 3:30-5:00: Dan Jurgens FRI., JUL 13 (con hours 9:00-7:00) 11:30-1:00: Dan Jurgens 3:00-4:30: Brian Pulido 4:30-6:30: Albert Morales SAT., JUL 14 (con hours 9:00-7:00) 11:30-1:30: Albert Morales 1:30-2:30: Matt Wagner 3:00-4:30: Brian Pulido 4:30-5:30: Andy Smith SUN., JUL 15 (con hours 9:00-5:00) 11:30-1:30: Ken Lashley About The Hero Initiative The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment. Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $500,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.  Press Release - July 2nd, 2012: Spike TV announced today that the network's live "All Access" multi-platform franchise, which covers the biggest events in gaming, pop culture and technology, will return with "Comic-Con All Access Live." The live event which airs on Spike TV, in HD, on Friday, July 13, from 4:00 - 7:00pm ET/1:00 - 4:00pm PT, will be the command center for all of the top entertainment headlines during the event, and the Comic-Con viewing party destination for fans at home. "Comic-Con All Access Live" will cover the top panels and announcements from the event, host the hottest stars of the genre, including Mark Hamill, Kevin Smith, Zachary Levi and much more. "We are excited to bring our 'All Access' multi-platform franchise to Comic-Con 2012," said Jon Slusser, Senior Vice President, Sports and Multi-Platform Programming, Spike TV. "Comic-Con is a celebration commemorating everything that fans love about comics, movies, TV shows and games, and 'Comic-Con All Access Live' will provide fans with an interactive and up-close experience that only Spike TV can deliver." Kevin Smith will join the "All Access" team to serve as moderator of "Comic-Con Bonus Round," a live series of roundtable discussions surrounding comic books, pop culture and entertainment. In addition, Nerd Machine's Zac Levi, David Coleman and Alison Haislip, will return to the "All Access" franchise to give fans an exclusive sneak peek into their popular Nerd HQ event. "Comic-Con All Access Live" will also feature an interview with Stan Lee and the creators of "Amazing Spiderman," in honor of the superhero's 50th anniversary, an exclusive reveal of the landmark #700 issue of "Amazing Spiderman," interviews with Mark Hamill, Kit Harington from "Game of Thrones," and visits from the cast of "Doctor Who," and MMA fighter Nate Quarry who stops by to talk about his "Zombie Cage Fighter" comic book. Dhani Jones (former NFL player and host of Spike TV's "Playbook360") will also be on hand to give a behind-the-scenes look into the "Walking Dead Escape" experience at Petco Park, and viewers can also watch "All Access" host, Katie Linendoll run a quarter-mile segment in the inaugural "Course of the Force" lightsaber relay, dressed in an R2D2 costume, to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. "Course of the Force" is a Star Wars tribute event beginning in Santa Monica and ending in San Diego. The relay race takes place from July 7-11. Also, in celebration of the revolutionary work in the comics, movies and sci-fi industry in the past year, Spike TV will present the "Spike's All Access Live Comic-Con Game Changer of the Year" award to the most innovative name in the genre for 2012 and is asking fans to help choose the winner. From visionary directors, inspired actors and comic book architects, viewers can elect Jim Lee, Joss Whedon, Christopher Nolan, Kevin Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Kirkman or David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Fans can vote by visiting www.spike.com/events/all-access-comic-con/game-changer-of-the-year. "Comic-Con All Access Live" will be supported on Spike TV through "All Access Weekly" and "Playbook 360;" online on Spike.com, GameTrailers.com and MTV Geek; socially through its Facebook and Twitter feed @SpikeTV; and through mobile phones and tablets including iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The live special will also deliver digital pre and post shows, online simulcasts and interstitial programming throughout the weekend. The "Comic-Con All Access Live" team includes "All Access Live" veterans Katie Linendoll ("All Access Weekly"), Geoff Keighley ("GTTV"), Justine Ezarik ("GTTV") and Daniel Kayser ("GTTV"). Spike TV's "All Access" hosting team will broadcast from their own Comic-Con studio at Petco Park, overlooking the San Diego Convention Center, and will feature coverage of the most anticipated panels, breaking entertainment news and announcements, exclusive interviews with the biggest names in pop culture and entertainment and much more. Fans can also interact with the "Comic-Con All Access Live" hosts and guests through Twitter using #SDCConSPIKE. Show hosts will use Spike TV's social media outlets to answer viewer questions and provide feedback in real-time throughout the live show. Gil Colon, Kevin Kay, Geoff Keighley and Jon Slusser serve as Executive Producers for "Spike Presents Comic-Con All Access Live." For more information about "Comic-Con All Access Live," please visit allaccess.spike.com. Sponsors for "Comic-Con All Access Live" include Dodge as a convergent sponsor, Burger King and GEICO as on-air sponsors and Axe as the show's digital sponsor. Considered to be the home of the largest comic book and popular arts event in the world, Comic-Con 2012 will run from July 12-15, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center. Spike TV is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.  Press Release - July 2nd, 2012: NBC heads to the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con to showcase “Revolution,” the new drama from Eric Kripke, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk and Jon Favreau, returning series “Grimm” and “Community,” and Bryan Fuller, executive producer of the upcoming series “Hannibal” and the upcoming pilot, “Mockingbird Lane.” With an ambitious slate of interactive activities on and off-site, NBC looks to engage and entertain Comic-Con goers and enthusiasts. Following are the network’s 2012 San Diego Comic-Con events and initiatives: CONVENTION PANELS, AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS AND NBC’S BLOGGER PARTY Friday, July 13 10:00-11:00AM, Ballroom 20, Convention Center, “Community” Q&A (Presented by Sony Pictures Television) NBC’s critically acclaimed series, “Community,” returns to Comic-Con for an insightful discussion about the series, a look at the casts’ favorite scenes and a tribute to the fans. Stars Joel McHale (“The Soup”), Alison Brie (“Mad Men”), Gillian Jacobs (“Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”), Danny Pudi (“Knights of Badassdom”) and Yvette Nicole Brown (“House,” “The Office”) are confirmed to participate. 11:30-12:30PM, Sony Booth #4229, Convention Center, “Community” Signing (Presented by Sony Pictures Television) Stars from “Community” will be available to sign autographs. Saturday, July 14 11:00-12:00PM, Nerd HQ (Block No. 16 Union and Spirits, 344 Seventh Avenue), “Grimm” Signing (Presented by Universal Television) Cast and producers from “Grimm” will be available to sign autographs and limited-edition “Grimm” comic posters designed by notable comic book artist Whilce Portacio. Whilce will also be on hand to sign. 12:30-1:15PM, Warner Bros. Booth #4545, Convention Center, “Revolution” Signing (Presented by Warner Bros. Television) Stars and producers from “Revolution” will be available to sign autographs. 1:00-2:00PM, Room: 7AB, Convention Center, A Conversation with Bryan Fuller (Presented by Universal Television and Gaumont) Join acclaimed television writer/executive producer Bryan Fuller (“Heroes”), the creative force behind “Pushing Daisies,” “Wonderfalls” and “Dead Like Me,” for a Q&A with fans as he discusses two of his highly anticipated projects, “Hannibal” and “Mockingbird Lane,” both at NBC. In the midseason drama “Hannibal,” one of the most fascinating literary characters comes to life on television for the first time: psychiatrist-turned-serial-killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The upcoming pilot “Mockingbird Lane” is an imaginative reinvention of the 1960’s comedy “The Munsters.” 3:00-4:00PM, Room: 6A, Convention Center, “Grimm” Q&A/Season 2 Preview (Presented by Universal Television) “Grimm,” NBC’s supernatural mythology drama, returns to Comic-Con to kick off its second season packed with chills and revelations. Be among the first to get a glimpse of season two and participate in a Q&A session with the cast and producers: David Giuntoli (“Turn the Beat Around”), Russell Hornsby (“Lincoln Heights”), Bitsie Tulloch (“The Artist”), Silas Weir Mitchell (“Prison Break”), Reggie Lee (“The Dark Knight Rises”), Sasha Roiz (“Caprica”) and Bree Turner (“The Ugly Truth”) and executive producers/writers Jim Kouf (“Angel”) and David Greenwalt (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), executive producer/director Norberto Barba (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) and executive producers Sean Hayes (“Hot In Cleveland”) and Todd Milliner (“Hot In Cleveland”). Produced by Universal Television and Hazy Mills, “Grimm” returns late summer on NBC and “Grimm” Season One will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 7, 2012. 6:00-7:00PM, Room: 6BCF, Convention Center, “Revolution” Screening/Q&A (Presented by Warner Bros. Television) In this epic adventure from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and “Supernatural’s” Eric Kripke, a family struggles to reunite in an American landscape void of power: a world of empty cities, local militias and heroic freedom fighters, where every single piece of technology -- computers, planes, cars, phones, even lights -- has mysteriously blacked out forever. Join creator/executive producer Eric Kripke and stars Billy Burke (“The Twilight Saga”), Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad”), Tracy Spiridakos (“Being Human”) and J.D. Pardo (“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2”) for a screening and Q&A. 7:30-9:30PM, Hard Rock Café, NBC’s 3rd Annual Blogger Party NBC’s annual invitation-only Blogger Party brings together stars and creators from NBC’s new and returning shows to mingle with the digital network. MARKETING NBC takes over Gaslamp Square Park (Fifth Avenue and K Street in the Gaslamp District of Downtown San Diego) to bring the ultimate “Grimm” and “Revolution” experience to fans.
Additionally, a wallscape featuring the “Revolution” power button will be showcased along the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel’s (1 Park Blvd.) entire façade facing the convention center. NBC DIGITAL This year, NBC.com will once again go behind-the-scenes at Comic-Con to bring videos, photos and interviews to fans unable to attend. From the convention floor, press rooms and Gaslamp Square Park, NBC.com will be on hand to capture and deliver a comprehensive look at all of NBC’s initiatives for SDCC 2012. NBC also looks to engage fans via various social media platforms with active updates throughout the duration of Comic-Con on NBC.com, Facebook, Tumblr and YouTube, and by live tweeting during the panels. Beginning today, fans may also submit questions for the casts and producers of “Grimm” and “Revolution” via Facebook and Twitter. For schedules, online exclusive content, interactive features and the latest news about NBC at Comic-Con please visit http://www.nbc.com/comic-con. Join the conversation on Twitter at @NBCCommunity, @NBCRevolution, @NBCGrimm and @NBCHannibal.  Press Release - July 2nd, 2012: HBO series True Blood and Game of Thrones are confirmed for panels and autograph sessions, and Cinemax series Strike Back will have a panel and a screening at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2012. Below is panel information on the three HBO/Cinemax series. Panel times will be released soon. Expect live coverage of the True Blood and Game of Thrones panels, at HBO Connect (hbo.com/connect) and #sdcctruebie #sdccgotfan. For Strike Back, fans can go to cinemax.com/strike-back. Friday, July 13
PLEASE NOTE: Cast and producers scheduled to attend are subject to change.  Press Release: The offices of ISIS, Wilfred’s house and the SAMCRO Clubhouse will be empty starting July 12, as the casts of FX’s Wilfred, Archer and Sons Of Anarchy head down to Comic-Con for panel discussions and autograph signings. Fans will be treated to a screening of the season four premiere episode of Archer during their panel, while Wilfred will screen a never-before-seen episode. Since the first episode of Sons Of Anarchy season five will not be ready, expect some exclusive first-look footage, as well as some giveaways for the fans. Below is the full schedule. Thursday, July 12 Wilfred FOX Booth Signing – 1:30-2:30pm Press Room – 2:45-3:45pm (Room TBD) Panel – 4:00-5:00pm: Screening and Q &A: Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings) stars as “Ryan,” a young man struggling unsuccessfully to make his way in the world until he forms a unique friendship with "Wilfred," his neighbor’s canine pet, played by Jason Gann (The Wedge), who co-created and starred in the Australian version of Wilfred in 2007. While everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, Ryan sees a crude and surly man in cheap dog suit. Join Elijah and Jason with Wilfred co-stars Fiona Gubelmann (Don’t Trust The B** in Apt 23) and Dorian Brown (Roommates) as well as showrunner/executive producer David Zuckerman (Family Guy) and executive producer/director Randall Einhorn (The Office) as they discuss bringing this unique, live-action comedy to life. Room: Indigo (Hilton Bayfront). Moderator: Alan Sepinwall (HitFix) ARCHER FOX Booth Signing – 2:45-3:45pm Press Room: 4:00-5:00pm (Room TBD) Panel – 5:00-6:00pm: Screening and Q&A. This animated, half-hour comedy revolves around the spy agency known as the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS) and the lives of its self-involved employees. Join series creator Adam Reed (Sealab 2021) and the show’s voice-over actors as they discuss their daunting and enigmatic work of espionage, reconnaissance missions, wiretapping and undercover surveillances – which are all actually unmitigated occasions for the ISIS staff to undermine, sabotage and betray each other for personal gain. Panelists include H. Jon Benjamin (Bob’s Burgers) as the highly skilled yet incredibly vain master spy “Sterling Archer”; Aisha Tyler (The Talk) as Archer’s fellow agent and ex-girlfriend “Lana Kane”; Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live) as the easily intimidated comptroller-turned-ISIS-agent, “Cyril Figgis”; Judy Greer (Arrested Development) as the loquacious secretary, “Cheryl Tunt”; and Amber Nash (Frisky Dingo) as the discordant director of human resources for ISIS, “Pam Poovey.” Room: Indigo (Hilton Bayfront). Moderator: TBD Sunday, July 15 Sons Of Anarchy Press Room – 11:40am-1:00pm (Sapphire EF) FOX Booth Signing – 1:30pm-2:30pm 2:45-3:45pm Sons Of Anarchy: Get an inside look into the world of FX’s highest-rated series ever, with creator Kurt Sutter (The Shield) and the entire cast: Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal, Maggie Siff, Kim Coates, Mark Boone Junior, Tommy Flanagan, Theo Rossi, Ryan Hurst and Dayton Callie. Room: Hall H. Moderator: Lynette Rice (Entertainment Weekly) FX is the flagship general entertainment basic cable network from Fox. Launched in June of 1994, FX is carried in more than 98 million homes. The diverse schedule includes a growing roster of critically acclaimed and award-winning hit dramas series including Sons Of Anarchy, Justified and American Horror Story, and acclaimed hit comedy series It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, The League, Louie, Archer, Wilfred, Brand X with Russell Brand, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and Legit. Its library of acquired box-office hit movies is unmatched by any ad-supported television network. The network's other offerings include the acquired hit series Two and a Half Men and How I Met Your Mother, and live sports with UFC and NCAA football. |