August 10, 2008
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The line to get into Hall H, which housed panels for Heroes and Lost at Comic-Con on Saturday morning, was so massive that it nearly wrapped around the San Diego Convention Center. Some people camped out all night to get into the panels, and when I hopped in line about two hours before the hall opened there were thousands of people in front of me. Thankfully, I was able to get into the building and watch as Heroes creator Tim Kring unveiled the shocking first half of the two-hour season 3 premiere, entitled "The Second Coming." Afterwards, cast members including Milo Ventimiglia, Greg Grunberg, Masi Oka and Hayden Panettiere took the stage for a short Q&A session.
BEWARE! MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD!
August 7, 2008
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The San Diego Comic-Con came to an end over a week ago, and I think I'm just now recovering from all the craziness. Due to the insane crowds, my packed schedule, the limited food options, the hour-long trips from the convention center to my hotel, and my delayed flight home, it was an absolutely exhausting trip. All I wanted to do when I returned was seclude myself away from crowds, sleep for about a day and eat everything in sight. Now that I've regained my strength and my sanity, it's time to look ahead to the 2009 Comic-Con. It may be a year away, but it's best to be prepared in advance for such a huge event. Below are my top five tips to remember for next year's celebrity-packed extravaganza.
July 31, 2008
Comic-Con, for a TV lover as myself, is all about the panels. The level of face time that actors and writers and directors give to their fans at Comic-Con is simply unequaled. It's a forum where the cast and crew can let down their guard and be themselves. The tone of the panels are generally light, fun and hugely optimistic. Schedule-wise, the TV shows are usually a couple weeks or so into filming their new seasons, and everyone is excited about what they've done so far. It's a treat for any fan, and it's only further enhanced by the audience question and answer sessions which, while sometimes an adventure, are a great way for fans to interact. My colleague Don Williams gave his five favorite panel moments earlier today, so I thought I'd do the same.
July 31, 2008
I sat through over a dozen panels during my time at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, and though they were all a lot of fun, certain moments will stick in my mind forever. Attending the convention is like getting a chance to sit in a room and chat with all of your favorite celebrities. On one level you can't believe you're so close to people you've only seen on screen, and on another level it all seems perfectly natural. No matter how much you worship a particular actor or creator, Comic-Con helps to remind you that they're all just regular people. It's oddly comforting, and it makes even the biggest of stars seem more relatable.
After thinking back over the many panels I attended, I chose five of my favorite moments from the convention. It wasn't easy to narrow down, but these are the things that I'll definitely never forget.
July 30, 2008
San Diego Comic-Con is a magical place. Spending four days there can be an entirely surreal experience, and you can't come back home without a handful of stories to tell. If I hadn't had to cover the event for BuddyTV, it would have been easy to enjoy myself by simply walking around and people watching. You have the obsessive comic book fans, the costumes, the spectrum of celebrities and quasi-celebrities in attendance, as well as the sheer spectacle of the massive event. Below, you will find my five biggest memories from Comic-Con that have nothing to do with the actual panels or events I attended. Even if you don't like comic books, the San Diego Comic-Con is something that everyone should try and attend, if only once. Believe me, it's worth it.
July 30, 2008
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It comes as no surprise that there weren't any major revelations about Battlestar Galactica's final episodes unveiled at the San Diego Comic-Con. The 10 remaining installments of the series won't air until 2009, and executive producers Ron Moore and David Eick are notoriously tight-lipped regarding spoilers. Even without any huge bombshells, the Comic-Con panel was still a treat for BSG fans. Actors Katee Sackhoff, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Michael Trucco, Jamie Bamber and Tahmoh Penikett all appeared at the panel, which was moderated by Battlestar Galactica addict Kevin Smith.
In addition to the BSG stars, the crew brought along a trailer for the final episodes that offered a few interesting glimpses at what's to come.
July 29, 2008
The exhibition hall at the San Diego Comic-Con is absolutely massive, and it's constantly jam-packed with countless throngs of people. It makes up the bulk of the convention center's first floor, and it's the place where thousands of exhibitors set up booths to promote themselves, sell merchandise and hand out free swag. Some of the booths are run by major studios like Warner Brothers and Paramount, others are run by comic book companies like DC and Marvel, and hundreds more represent tiny mom and pop comic book stores that offer a few hard to find graphic novels. It easily takes a half an hour to walk from one end of the hall to the other, partially due to the claustrophobia-inducing crowds, but also because the hall spans over 460,000 square feet.
While walking around the floor this past weekend I dared to stop for a few moments and take some photos, despite the fact that I could have been crushed to death by bustling crowds. I found ten sights that brought great joy to my inner nerd. Read on to check them out.
July 29, 2008
For the record, I have never dressed up in a wacky costume for any sort of convention, but I'm certainly not against the idea. When I attended the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con and saw a guy dressed up as Mikhail Bakunin from Lost, I was slightly jealous that I hadn't thought of the idea myself. I didn't see a Bakunin anywhere this year, but I did see just about every other crazy costume you can imagine. While some people spend endless amounts of time making sure they look exactly like their favorite character from the page or screen, others don't mind if they look slightly off. I don't remember Skeletor being overweight or Boba Fett being five-years-old, but at Comic-Con anything goes.
Read on to check out ten of the most interesting costumes from this year's convention.