Comic-Con 2011: TV and Movie Panels and Screenings – Update #4


If past years are any indication, Comic-Con will begin releasing its official 2011 panel schedule later today (Wednesday) with the schedule for Preview Night, Wednesday, July 20. If that happens then we can expect them to follow suit for the rest of the days, so that Thursday will see the release of the Thursday of Con schedule, etc., through Sunday.

Once the official schedules are posted these “TV and Movie Panels and Screenings Updates” will be scaled back to just the date, time, title, and location, since the rest of the information and SO MUCH MORE (including comics panels, autograph signings, etc.) will be available on the Comic-Con schedule link we’ll provide. Consider this, then, the last of the extremely long posts, and hopefully we’ll be getting that official schedule soon.

Hmm, here’s an interesting matchup: Glee will be in Hall H on Sunday at 10:00; Supernatural will be in Hall H on Sunday from 11:15-12:15. Hmm. Also updated are entries for Terra Nova, the Fox animated block that includes The Simpsons, Underworld 4, and Deadliest Warrior – Vampires vs. Zombies.

July 20th – Wednesday (Preview Night)

  • 6-9 pm – Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings – Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue its annual preview night tradition, with exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of three of the most highly anticipated TV series pilots of the 2011–12 television season — Alcatraz, Person of Interest and The Secret Circle — as well as Supernatural: The Anime Series, the first-ever anime adaptation of a U.S. television series.   Ballroom 20
  • From executive producer J.J. Abrams (Super 8, Fringe) and showrunner Elizabeth Sarnoff (Lost) comes Alcatraz, a chilling new drama revolving around America’s most infamous prison and onetime home to the nation’s worst criminals. The series stars Sarah Jones (Sons of Anarchy), Jorge Garcia (Lost), Jonny Coyne (Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life), Parminder Nagra (ER), Santiago Cabrera (Heroes), Jason Butler Harner (Fringe), with Robert Forster (Jackie Brown) and Sam Neill (Jurassic Park). Abrams, Bryan Burk (Super 8,Fringe) and Sarnoff are executive producers: Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt (both Kyle XY) are co-executive producers. Alcatraz will premiere in midseason and air Mondays 9/8c on FOX.
  • Jim Caviezel (The Thin Red Line), Michael Emerson (Lost) and Taraji P. Henson (Hustle & Flow) team up in Person of Interest, a thought-provoking crime action-drama from The Dark Knight’s Jonathan Nolan and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions (Super 8, Fringe). Set in New York City, with all of its multifaceted elements of justice (cops, criminals, corruption), this procedural centers on an ex-CIA agent, presumed dead, who partners with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes. Kevin Chapman (Rescue Me) also stars in the series, which is executive produced by Nolan, Abrams, Greg Plageman (Cold Case) and Bryan Burk (Super 8, Fringe). Person of Interest is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The series will air Thursdays at 9/8c on CBS this fall.
  • The ordinary becomes the extraordinary in The Secret Circle, a romantic drama full of mystery, intrigue and danger from executive producer Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries) and based upon the book series by L.J. Smith (The Vampire Diaries). The series chronicles the story of a young girl who discovers not only that she is a witch and part of a secret coven, but that she is the key which will unlock a centuries-old battle of good versus evil. Britt Robertson (Scream 4), Thomas Dekker (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Gale Harold (Queer as Folk), Shelley Hennig (Days of our Lives), Phoebe Tonkin (H20: Just Add Water), Louis Hunter (Out of the Blue), Jessica Parker Kennedy (Valemont), Ashley Crow (Heroes) and Natasha Henstridge (Species) star in the series, from executive producers Williamson, Leslie Morgenstein (The Vampire Diaries), Gina Girolamo (Alloy Entertainment), Andrew Miller (Nothing) and Richard Hatem (Supernatural). The Secret Circle will air Thursdays at 9/8c on The CW this fall.
  • Warner Bros. Television’s hit series Supernatural (Fridays 9/8c, The CW) makes history this summer as Supernatural: The Anime Series is released in the United States, the first-ever live-action series to be re-imagined in Japanese anime style. Inspired by the U.S. series’ sensational following oversees, Warner Home Video Japan and renowned animation studio Madhouse — working with the full approval of series creator Eric Kripke — produced the anime series, which mirrors the story arc of Supernatural’s first two seasons, providing supplemental stories ranging from prequels and spin-offs to untold tales that fit within the Supernatural mythology. The all-new, 22-episode animated series will be distributed July 26 by Warner Home Video on Blu-ray™, DVD, On Demand and for Download.

July 21st – Thursday

  • 10-11:00 a.m. Deadliest Warriors – Vampires vs. Zombies Vampires and Zombies have terrorized and tantalized their way through pop culture for decades – from “Dracula” to the “Twilight Saga” to “Walking Dead.”  SPIKE TV and its “DEADLIEST WARRIOR” franchise are going to finally answer the question – which of these mythical creatures would come out on top in a fight to the finish?  “DEADLIEST WARRIOR” steps outside the confines of history for this groundbreaking fantasy episode destined to rouse heated debates amongst fans in the blogosphere for months.  The special episode features an array of icons of film and fiction who are authorities on the topic.  Through these expert interviews, scientific tests and careful analysis, it will be determined who would win in a battle to the death between these two iconic groups, Zombies and Vampires. The “DEADLIEST WARRIOR ” team of Richard “Mack” Machowicz, Dr. Armand Dorian, Rasha Drachkovitch, Robert Daly and special guests Wes Craven, Max Brooks and Steve Niles will be on hand for this special Comic Con panel to make their case for who is, indeed, the fiercest.  Acclaimed Los Angeles Times writer and HeroComplex.com founder Geoff Boucher will serve as moderator. Room 25ABC
  • 1:45-2:45 p.m. THE RINGER – Stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nestor Carbonell, Ioan Gruffudd and Kristofer Polaha.executive producer Pam Veasey, co-executive producers Nicole Snyder and Eric Charmelo. Ballroom 20
  • 4:00-5:00 ARCHER – Stars H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Amber Nash; Creator/Executive Producer Adam Reed – Indigo Room
  • 5:30-7:30 pm DEXTER, launching its sixth season, and sophomore drama SHAMELESS.Showtime will also bring the exclusive first-look at the upcoming drama series HOMELAND, starring Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin and Damian Lewis. New cast member Morena Baccarin will make a special appearance to introduce the trailer for the show. Panelists for Dexter include Michael C. Hall, C.S. Lee, David Zayas, guest star Colin Hanks along with executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck and Manny Coto.Panelists for Shameless include William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, executive producer John Wells and more. Ballroom 20
  • 6:15-7:30 WILFRED – Stars Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelman, Dorian Brown; Executive Producer David Zuckerman, Co-Executive Producer/Director Randall Einhorn. Room 6A
  • AWAKE – The first episode will be screened, with Howard Gordon, Kyle Killen and star Jason Isaacs on the panel.
  • BEAVIS & BUTTHEAD
  • BOB’s BURGERS
  • COVERT AFFAIRS
  • GAME OF THRONES – Author George R.R. Martin – I wonder if he’ll get any questions about the LOST finale – will moderate the panel which will include David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Jason Momoa and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
  • NAPOLEON DYNAMITE (animated)
  • PENN & TELLER TELL A LIE
  • PSYCH
  • SHARK NIGHT 3D – Sara Paxton (Sleepover, Superhero Movie), Katharine McPhee (The House Bunny), Dustin Milligan (Final Destination 3), Chris Carmack (The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations), Joel David Moore (Avatar), Sinqua Walls (From the Head), Alyssa Diaz (Red Dawn) and director David Ellis (Snakes on a Plane).
  • TWILIGHT SAGA BREAKING DAWN PART 1

July 22nd – Friday

  • 10:00 a.m. TORCHWOOD : MIRACLE DAY – John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Bill Pullman, Mekhi Phifer, Alexa Havins, Lauren Ambrose and Jane Espenson will be on the panel.Ballroom 20
  • 10:00–11:00 a.m. MAD Screening and Q&A – Often imitated but never duplicated, MAD is more than just the country’s best-selling humor magazine — it’s also the inspiration for the outrageous animated series from Warner Bros. Animation. Featuring short animated parodies, crazy commercials, pretend promos and classic gags inspired by the iconic magazine, MAD is currently one of the highest-rated series on Cartoon Network … and back at Comic-Con to share more laughs and explore the world of MAD. Join MAD Magazine editor John Ficarra, art director Sam Viviano and “Spy vs. Spy” artist Peter Kuper, along with MAD series producers Kevin Shinick and Mark Marek, for a sizzle reel of laughs from season one, a sneak peek at season two and a wise-cracking Q&A that’s bound to be, well, MAD. MAD airs Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network. Room 25ABC
  • 10:30 LOCKE & KEY Pilot Screening and Panel – Screening Room 8, Panel Room 9
  • 11:00-11:25 HAYWIRE -Gina Carano (MMA Champion) and director Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Ocean’s Eleven) Hall H
  • 11:30-12:00 – THE RAVEN – John Cusack (Being John Malkovich, 2012), Luke Evans (Immortals, The Three Musketeers), Alice Eve (Men In Black III) and director James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) Hall H
  • 1:30–2:20 p.m. Childrens Hospital Screening and Q&A – Come watch a never-before-seen episode of Childrens Hospital and hear from the show’s creative team, led by series creator/star Rob Corddry (Cedar Rapids) and executive producer Jonathan Stern (The Ten). They will be joined by members of the show’s ensemble cast of comedic heavyweights, including Malin Akerman (Couples Retreat), Lake Bell (No Strings Attached), Erinn Hayes (Parenthood), Rob Huebel (I Love You Man) and Megan Mullally (Will & Grace). Childrens Hospital explores the emotional struggles and sexual politics of a group of doctors ruled by their healthy libidos. Produced by Abominable Pictures, Childrens Hospital airs Thursday nights at Midnight/11c on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.  Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  • 1:30-2:00 p.m. Sony’s Screen Gems will be presenting Underworld 4 . Stars Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy and Theo James will attend, as will directors Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein and producer Len Wiseman. Underworld 4 is scheduled to hit 3D and 2D theaters on January 20, 2012. Hall H
  • 1:45-2:45 BONES/THE FINDER  – Creator/executive producer Hart Hanson, executive producer Stephen Nathan and cast members David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel will be on hand to discuss the shocking finale of BONES Season Six as well as what’s in store for Booth and Brennan in an exciting Season Seven! Hanson will also introduce the audience to THE FINDER, his new series starring Geoff Stults and Michael Clarke Duncan, followed by fan Q&A. Ballroom 20
  • 2:00–3:00 p.m. Green Lantern: The Animated Series Video Presentation and Q&A –Warner Bros. Animation brings the Green Lantern to television in an all-new CG animated action series for Cartoon Network from world-renowned producer, artist and animator Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series). Based upon the DC Comics super hero, Green Lantern: The Animated Series centers on Hal Jordan and his partner Kilowog who find themselves alone on the edge of the Guardian Frontier fighting off an invasion by the deadly Red Lantern Corps. Timm will headline a panel — moderated by Warner Bros. Animation’s Sam Register(Teen Titans) — which will also feature producer Giancarlo Volpe (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and producer/story editor Jim Krieg (Ben 10: Alien Swarm). In addition to the Q&A, fans in attendance will be treated to footage of this highly anticipated new series prepared exclusively for Comic-Con. Don’t miss out, or you’ll be waiting ’til 2012.Room 6BCF
  • 3:00-4:00 p.m. BOB’S BURGERS 3:00-4:00 PM – Creator/executive producer Loren Bouchard and executive producer Jim Dauterive and voice cast members H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman and Kristen Schaal will be on hand to entertain animation fans with hilarious never-before-seen clips from Season Two followed by a fan Q&A. Room 23ABC
  • 3:30–4:30 p.m. ThunderCats Premiere Episode Screening and Q&AComic-Con, Ho! From the moment this series was announced, fans have answered the call — now, the wait is finally over as Warner Bros. Animation is proud to bring the fans at Comic-Con the world premiere of this all-new reimagining of the beloved ’80s franchise. Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Cheetara, Wily Kit, Wily Kat and Snarf are back! After the screening, producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender), art director Dan Norton (G.I. Joe: Resolute) and members of the voice cast will discuss what viewers can expect in the first season of this exciting new series.ThunderCats premieres in a special one-hour episode on Friday, July 29 at 8/7c on Cartoon Network. Become a fan of ThunderCats on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thundercats.Room 6A
  • 4:15 Warehouse 13 – Panel will include showrunner Jack Kenny, stars Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelley, Allison Scagliotti and Saul Rubinek. Ballroom 20
  • 5:15-6:15 p.m. BBC America’s Bedlam: Exclusive U.S. Premiere Screening and Q&A – Star Theo James (Underworld 4: New Dawn, Downton Abbey) and creator David Allison (Boy Meets Girl) host a premiere screening event followed by discussion and Q&A. Bedlam Heights, the stylish new apartment building, has sexy tenants and gorgeous decor. But little do the new residents suspect that behind the luxury fittings lay unimaginable horrors. This is a place tainted by abuse, suffering and death – and the ghosts of its dark and violent past are out for revenge. As the direct descendant of those who ran the asylum, Kate (Charlotte Salt, The Tudors) – who both lives and works there – is a prime target. She is surprised by the unexpected arrival of Jed (James) – her adopted cousin. Jed is unique. With a history of mental illness, he’s a troubled man who sees ghosts and visions of the past. Recent messages to ‘Save Kate,’ propel him back into Kate’s life. Can he really ‘Save Kate?’ And from whom, or what, does she need saving? Everybody has a dark side in this new series also starring Ashley Madekwe (Secret Diary of a Call Girl), Hugo Speer (Skins) and Will Young (Pop Idol winner, Skins). Bedlam premieres Saturday, October 8, 9:00pm ET/PT on BBC AMERICA’s Supernatural Saturdays. Twitter: @BBCAmerica / #Bedlam. Room 7AB
  • FALLING SKIES
  • “Phineas and Ferb” – Creators and executive producers Dan Povenmire and Swampy Marsh join cast members Vincent Martella (“Phineas”), Ashley Tisdale (“Candace”), Dee Bradley Baker (“Perry”) and Olivia Olson (“Vanessa”).
  • REIGN OF THE DINOSAURS
  • SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE
  • TRUE BLOOD – Alan Ball, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley, Kevin Alejandro, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Nelsan Ellis, Joe Manganiello and Deborah Ann Woll will be on the panel, moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Tim Stack. No Alexander Skarsgard, I’m sorry to say.

July 23rd – Saturday

  • 10:00–10:45 a.m. Chuck Screening and Q&A – Comic Con fan-favorite Chuck returns with a bang for its farewell panel to celebrate its fifth and final season. Join executive producer and co-creator Chris Fedak, along with series stars Zachary Levi (Alvin and the Chipmunks), Yvonne Strahovski (upcoming My Mother’s Curse), Joshua Gomez (Without a Trace), Ryan McPartlin, Mark Christopher Lawrence (The Pursuit of Happyness), Vik Sahay (Good Will Hunting),Scott Krinsky (The O.C.) with Sarah Lancaster (The Good Doctor) and Adam Baldwin (Serenity), for a Q&A with fans and an unforgettable video presentation. Produced by Fake Empire, Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Chuck airs Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, and Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD this fall. Become a fan of Chuck on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chuck and follow the show on Twitter @nbcchuck. Ballroom 20
  • 11:00 – 12:00 TERRA NOVA  – Cast member Stephen Lang (“Avatar”), executive producer Rene Echevarria (“Castle,” “Medium,” “The 4400,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”), executive producer Brannon Braga (“24,” “Star Trek: Enterprise”)and co-executive producer Jose Molina will unveil this epic adventure series 85 million years in the making, set to premiere this September on FOX. This new event drama from the brilliant minds of Steven Spielberg (“Jurassic Park,” “The Pacific”) and Peter Chernin follows an ordinary family on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race. Ballroom 20
  • 1:00-2:00 p.m. IMMORTALS – Henry Cavill (Zach Snyder’s upcoming Superman: Man of Steel), Luke Evans (The Three Musketeers, Clash of the Titans), Kellan Lutz (The Twilight Saga), Stephen Dorff (Somewhere), Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire), Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) and producers Mark Canton (300) and Gianni Nunnari (300). Hall H
  • 1:00-1:45 p.m. THE SIMPSONS – Entering its record-breaking 23rd season on FOX this fall and airing its landmark 500th episode in 2012, THE SIMPSONS has won 27 Emmy Awards, was the subject of an international film smash in 2007 and inspired a ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. Not to mention, Homer Simpson was named the greatest television character of the last 20 years by Entertainment Weekly. Get insight into the daily doings of this series from creator Matt Groening, showrunner Al Jean, co-executive producer Rob Lazebnik, co-executive producer Matt Warburton, supervising producer Mike Anderson and producer/panel moderator Tom Gammill. Ballroom 20
  • 2:00-2:35 p.m. FAMILY GUY – Join voice cast members Alex Borstein, Seth Green and Adam West and executive producers Mark Hentemann, Steve Callaghan and Kara Vallow for a sneak peek at the all-new upcoming episode“Stewie Goes for a Drive” featuring guest voice Ryan Reynolds (“Green Lantern”) followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Ballroom 20
  • 2:15- ? THE KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM
  • 2:35-3:15 AMERICAN DAD – Catch a preview of the Season Seven premiere of AMERICAN DAD, featuring guest voice Cee Lo Green, followed by a Q&A with voice cast members Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane and Dee Bradley Baker alongside executive producers Mike Barker, Matt Weitzman and Kara Vallow.
  • 3:30–4:15 p.m. The Vampire Diaries Screening and Q&A – All the way from Mystic Falls, the cast and creative team behind The Vampire Diaries descend on Comic-Con for a third time! Series stars Nina Dobrev(Degrassi: The Next Generation), Paul Wesley (Roll Bounce), Ian Somerhalder (Lost), Candice Accola(Juno) and Joseph Morgan (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World) join executive producers/writers Kevin Williamson (Scream) and Julie Plec (Kyle XY) to enthrall fans with a season two highlight reel and Q&A session. This edgy, romantic drama remains the number one series on The CW, and promises another round of twists, turns and “triangles” in season three. From Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, The Vampire Diaries will return for its third season on September 15, airing Thursdays at 8/7c on The CW, and The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD August 30. Become a fan of The Vampire Diaries on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/thevampirediariesand follow The CW on Twitter @CW_network.Ballroom 20
  • 4:15–5:00 p.m. Fringe Screening and Q&A – Fringe returns  to Comic-Con with series stars Anna Torv,Lance Reddick, Blair Brown, Jasika Nicole and John Noble, and executive producers Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman for a Q&A with fans and an exclusive video presentation. Delve into parallel universes and alternate doppelgangers and join the discussion about this critically acclaimed thriller as Fringe continues to explore otherworldly cases with endless impossibilities. From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Fringe airs Fridays at 9/8c on FOX, and Fringe: The Complete Third Season will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 6. Become a fan of Fringe on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Fringe and follow the show on Twitter @FRINGEonFOX.Ballroom 20
  • 5:00–6:00 p.m. Alcatraz Pilot Screening and Q&A – Catch a special pilot screening of Alcatraz, a chilling new thriller centering on America’s most infamous prison and the mysterious return of its most notorious criminals. When an Alcatraz inmate is discovered walking the streets of present-day San Francisco, not having aged a bit since the 1960s, a sinister threat begins to unravel. Where have these prisoners been? Why are they back? After the screening, there will be a special Q&A with Alcatraz writer and executive producers Elizabeth Sarnoff (Lost) and Jack Bender (Lost)and series stars Sarah Jones (Sons of Anarchy), Jorge Garcia (Lost), Jason Butler Harner and Parminder Nagra. Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Alcatraz will air midseason on FOX. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AlcatrazonFOXBallroom 20
  • 5:10–6:00 p.m. The Secret Circle Screening and Q&A – The coven is coming to Comic-Con! The Secret Circle series stars Britt Robertson (Scream 4), Thomas Dekker(Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles),Phoebe Tonkin (H20: Just Add Water) and Natasha Henstridge (Species) join executive producers/writers Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries), Andrew Miller (Nothing) and Richard Hatem (Supernatural) for a screening of the pilot and Q&A session. The ordinary becomes extraordinary when the new girl in town, Cassie Blake, learns that she is part of a circle of young witches living in Chance Harbor, Washington. As Cassie discovers her abilities and adjusts to her new surroundings, she uncovers some of the town’s dark secrets … which may be tied to the death of her parents. Mystery, romance and danger await. From Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, The Secret Circle premieres September 15 and airs Thursdays at 9/8c on The CW. Become a fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/thesecretcircle and follow The CW on Twitter @CW_network. Room 6BCF
  • 6:00–6:45 p.m. Nikita Screening and Q&ANikita returns to Comic-Con with series stars Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible 3), Shane West (ER), Lyndsy Fonseca (Kick-Ass) and executive producer Craig Silverstein (Bones) for its latest mission: to unveil an exclusive video presentation and reveal classified information from the highly anticipated second season that finds Nikita and Michael on the run with a black box containing the government’s darkest secrets. Leading the hunt for them is Alex … and she knows all of Nikita’s tricks. What will the Comic-Con Q&A reveal? Nikita: The Complete First Season will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 30. From Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, the second season of Nikita premieres September 23, and the series airs Fridays at 8/7c this fall on The CW. Become a fan of the show on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/nikita and follow The CW on Twitter @CW_network. Room 6BCF
  • 6:45–7:30 p.m. Person of Interest Pilot Screening and Q&A – A peerless creative team is behind this new white-knuckle action series — including creator/executive producer Jonathan Nolan (The Dark Knight) and showrunner/executive producer Greg Plageman (Cold Case) — about an ex-CIA agent, presumed dead, who partners with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes in New York City. Join these producers plus stars Jim Caviezel (The Thin Red Line), Michael Emerson (Lost) and Taraji P. Henson(Academy Award© nominee for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) for an inside look at one of the most anticipated new shows of the fall season, including an exclusive screening of the pilot episode and Q&A. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Person of Interest will air Thursdays at 9/8c on CBS. Become a fan of the show on Facebook. Room 6BCF
  • COWBOYS & ALIENS – red carpet at 7 pm, screening at 8 pm, San Diego Civic Theatre
  • FUTURAMA – Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio and Maurice LaMarche to attend with a sneak preview of the show reincarnated as Japanese anime and a preview of the new season to be screened. Bill Morrison will moderate.
  • GOOD VIBES
  • GRIMM – screening and panel including: David Giuntoli (“Turn The Beat Around”), Russell Hornsby (“Lincoln Heights”), Bitsie Tulloch (“Quarterlife”), Silas Weir Mitchell (“Prison Break”), Reggie Lee (“Persons Unknown”), Sasha Roiz (“Caprica”), and writers/executive producers Jim Kouf (“Angel) and David Greenwalt (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”).
  • “Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil” – NBA star Dwight Howard makes a special guest appearance along with creator/executive producer Sandro Corsaro and cast. Additionally, fans will get a sneak peek of Disney XD’s future animated series, “Tron: Uprising” and “Motorcity.”
  • MYTHBUSTERS
  • POWER RANGERS SAMURAI
  • TEEN WOLF
  • TWIXT – Per THRFrancis Ford Coppola is returning to Comic-Con for the first time since 1991, presenting portions of his latest film, Twixt. The panel will be held on Saturday, July 23 in Hall H and in a Twixttwist, will have a live music component. Indie performance artist Dan Deacon will be on hand to “demonstrate the interactive experience of the film,” according to the Twixt filmmakers. The film incorporates both 2-D and 3-D elements.  Not much is known about Twixt, other than it takes Coppola to his early filmmaking roots when he was making flicks for Roger Corman. Coppola wrote the screenplay and self-financed the pic, which stars stars Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, Elle Fanning, and Ben Chaplin. Coppola calls it “one-part Gothic romance, one-part personal film, and one-part the kind of horror film that began my career.” The project was also inspired by the writings of Edgar Allen Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

July 24th – Sunday

  • 10:00–11:00 a.m. Young Justice Screening and Q&A – Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Miss Martian, Red Arrow and Superboy — these aren’t your average sidekicks and this isn’t your average cartoon. In a short amount of time, and with just a small number of episodes, fans have embraced this new action-adventure series as Warner Bros. Animation has brought some of their favorite DC heroes to life. Following a special screening, producers Brandon Vietti (Batman: Under the Red Hood) and Greg Weisman (Gargoyles), lead character designer Phil Bourassa (Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths) and additional members of the creative team will be on hand to answer your burning questions on what the future holds for “the team.” Young Justice Season 1, Part 1 is available on DVD now. Room 7AB
  • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. GLEE  – Join creator/executive producer Ryan Murphy and creator/executive producer Brad Falchuk and cast members of the musical sensation for a sneak peek at never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes secrets, followed by a Q&A session in which fans can ask everything they ever wanted to know about the Golden Globe-winning series. Hall H
  • 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Supernatural Screening and Q&A – For the first time ever, the Supernatural panel will be in Hall H! Join series stars Jared Padalecki (Friday the 13th[2009]) and Jensen Ackles (My Bloody Valentine 3D) and additional cast members and executive producers for an exclusive sneak peek at footage from the highly anticipated seventh season of this thrill-ride series. The panel will answer questions from the audience; show a portion of the special features from the upcoming Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season DVD and Blu-ray™ release, in stores September 13; and give Comic-Con fans a sneak peek at Supernatural: The Anime Series, coming to DVD and Blu-ray™ on July 26. The seventh season of Supernatural premieres September 23, airing Fridays at 9/8c on The CW. The series is produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Supernatural and follow The CW on Twitter @CW_network. Hall H
  • 12:30 – 1:30 pm, BBC America’s Doctor Who – Stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan make their first Comic-Con appearance for a panel and Q&A with Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse (Being Human creator) and executive producers Piers Wenger and Beth Willis. They’re bringing with them exclusive new footage from the new episodes airing later this summer on BBC AMERICA.  Doctor Who follows the adventures of the Doctor, the mysterious traveler who journeys throughout all of time and space, picking up companions along the way and almost always sidestepping danger. Hall H
  • 1:00–2:00 p.m. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Screening and Q&A – The gang from Crystal Cove is packing up its best traps and bringing them to San Diego, and it’s no mystery as to why fans have embraced this most recent take on Scooby-Doo from Warner Bros. Animation. Join supervising producers Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone (both Duck Dodgers) and producer Mitch Watson (Ben 10: Race Against Time) for a special screening of the first season finale and a lively panel on the adventures that await Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma in season two. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated airs Tuesdays at 7:30/6:30c on Cartoon Network and the original movie Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur will be released on DVD September 13. Become a fan of Scooby-Doo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/scoobydoo. Room 6A
  • 2:45-3:30 IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA – Stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito – Hall H
  • 3:30-4:00 – SONS OF ANARCHY – Stars Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal; Creator/Executive Kurt Sutter – Hall H
  • ALLEN GREGORY
  • THE CLEVELAND SHOW
  • “Fish Hooks” – Creator/executive producer Noah Z. Jones, executive producer Maxwell Atoms, director Bill Reiss and cast including “Dancing with the Stars” finalist Chelsea Kane (“Bea”), Atticus Shaffer (“Albert Glass”) and Justin Roiland (“Oscar”). Fans will also get a sneak peek of Disney Channel’s upcoming animated series “Gravity Falls.”
  • GLEE

SHOWS THAT WILL HAVE A PRESENCE AT 2011 COMIC CON : NO DATE YET

  • ALPHAS
  • CASTLE
  • COMMUNITY
  • EUREKA – Panel will include Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Neil Grayston. Ballroom 20
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE NINE LIVES OF CHLOE KING
  • THE RIVER
  • SANCTUARYAmanda Tapping tweeted that she will be attending, panel is presumed but not confirmed
  • SONS OF ANARCHY
  • TORCHWOOD SCREENINGJane Espenson tweeted that a Torchwood episode she wrote will be screened at Comic-Con; Torchwood screenings have historically been in the evening, not connected to a panel
  • THE WALKING DEAD

MOVIES THAT WILL HAVE A PRESENCE AT 2011 COMIC CON : NO DATE YET

  • THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
  • GHOST RIDER SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE

SHOWS THAT WILL NOT HAVE A PRESENCE AT 2011 COMIC CON

  • BURN NOTICE
  • CAMELOT
  • HAWAII FIVE O
  • IN PLAIN SIGHT
  • ROYAL PAINS
  • WHITE COLLAR

MOVIES THAT WILL NOT HAVE A PRESENCE AT 2011 COMIC CON

  • JOHN CARTER

We’ll keep you posted as the schedule mutates.


Erin Willard
Written by Erin Willard

Erin is the Editor In Chief and West Coast Correspondent for SciFiMafia.com