san diego comic-con 2008 discussion, panel, and picture thread

[heatherm]

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it's that time of year again! the 2008 san diego comic convention will run from july 23 - 27.

thursday's programming is up at http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci08_prog_thu.php -

7:00-9:00 Comedy Central TV Funhouse with Robert Smigel—Robert Smigel (Saturday Night Live) and Dino Stamatopoulos (Morel Orel) reunite to discuss the most groundbreaking show to ever hit (and subsequently disappear) from basic cable. Join the guys to relive the glory of the best show you barely remember. Room 6CDEF

friday's programming isn't confirmed or complete (this should change probably by this weekend) but i did see this -

5:30-6:15 [adult swim]’s The Venture Brothers— Jackson Publick (creator and voices of
Hank Venture, The Monarch, Henchman 24, Pete White and Sgt. Hatred) and Mike
Sinterniklaas (voice of Dean Venture) speak about [adult swim]’s original series, The Venture Brothers. Now in its third season, the show picked up after the explosive wedding of The Monarch and Dr. Girlfriend from the season two cliffhanger. Room 6B


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and of course there will be the final comedians of comedy show. this is a separate event from comic-con and does not take place at the convention center, so if you're just in town and want to meet up before the show, post here and maybe we can have like a mini board meetup or something.

more information will be added to this post as i find it. darryl, can you post that awesomecon info again?

[darrylduffy]

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Kitties, Kitties Kitties! Awesomecon '08 is official and it's bigger and tastier than ever. This time around we're going to have huger games 'n' prizes, a chance to sing and dance along with your favorite Awesome Show tunes and you can yet again win your very own Tim and Eric waverunner ride.

For the ultimate Awesomecon experience, please prepare the following:

1) A soft picnic blanket for you and your favorite friends
2) An empty tummy to fill with deliciousness
3) Dress to impress like your favorite Awesome Show character

Keep checking back for those updates and details! If you want Tim and Eric/ Awesomecon updates delivered straight to your web mail, sign-up here!!!! (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vbGlzdC50aW1hbmRlcmljLmNvbS91c2VyL3N1Yn NjcmliZS5waHAv) ..

<big> Awesomecon '08 Sat. JULY 26th!!!!!!!!!!!!
Embarcadero Marina Park North (behind the Marriott), San Diego, CA 12-3 pm. FREE, ALL AGES</big>

[Meen Bellpeppers]

Heather what are you going to dress as this year?

I really liked last year's Brian Posehn costume.

[If someone on here doesn't get two friends to dress up as the Comedians of Comedy I will cry]

[heatherm]

i dressed up as zach

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(i'm the one with the hat)

[Valorie]

I thought about dressing up as Rosalina from Super Mario Galaxy...but I'm not gonna.

[Warhead Jones]

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Saw the marquee outside the Balboa theatre for this today. It's not actually part of the con, but just a healthy walk from it.

They just refurbished the Balboa down here and I've been looking for an excuse to go inside, but I'm already going to Comedians of Comedy that night.

I like the idea of a meet-up before COC. There's a semi-good sushi place right in front of the Spreckels Theatre, but that's just of the top of my head.

I love this time of year. Merry Nerd Christmas!

[SteveAgee]

The Sarah Silverman Program will be back again this year.
Saturday, July 26 from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. in room 6CDEF

[Ivan]

How's the smell at SDCC? The last two cons I attended festered with the stench of unwashed nerds, and I was wondering if this was a common thing or if Florida nerds were especially unhygienic.

[Simmeon]

How's the smell at SDCC? The last two cons I attended festered with the stench of unwashed nerds, and I was wondering if this was a common thing or if Florida nerds were especially unhygienic.

It doesn't smell great, especially if it's hot out.

[Warhead Jones]

The Sarah Silverman Program will be back again this year.
Saturday, July 26 from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. in room 6CDEF
Last year was great. Sarah was incredibly patient with nerd questions.

[Ian Brill]

I'm an editor at BOOM! Studios, our booth is 2543. Before the nights of comedy maybe you'd like to stop by and pick up some of our books?

I've been to four Comic-Cons and have only dealt wish unwashed nerd smell for a few seconds one year. I think most comics fans are cool, normal people. It's the professionals you have to watch out for ;)

Before it was taken down and edited Thursday's programming featured a MST3K reunion hosted by Patton. Maybe that's been moved to Friday?

[Warhead Jones]

Before it was taken down and edited Thursday's programming featured a MST3K reunion hosted by Patton. Maybe that's been moved to Friday?

Yes, Patton has it listed on his website's upcoming events page – Friday at 7:15 p.m., Room 6B.

[Ian Brill]

Yes, Patton has it listed on his website's upcoming events page – Friday at 7:15 p.m., Room 6B.

Aces. I'll try my best to make that one.

[BillBrasky]

FRIDAY, JULY 25

7:15-8:15 Mystery Science Theater 3000 20th Anniversary Reunion— From 1988 to 1999, the long-suffering captives aboard the Satellite of Love wisecracked their way through hundreds of cinema's problem children—those delirious B-movies of yesteryear created by twisted imaginations and, possibly, the need for a tax shelter. To celebrate the show's 20th Anniversary, join a historic reunion of cast and crew, including creator Joel Hodgson, producer Jim Mallon and fellow writer/performers Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, Paul Chaplin, J. Elvis Weinstein, Bridget Nelson, and Bill Corbett for a Q&A panel hosted by self-professed "MST3K nerd" and comedian Patton Oswalt (The King of Queens). Room 6B

10:15-11:45 Spaced Screening— Actor/creator Jessica Hynes (Shaun of the Dead), actor/creator Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead), and director Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz) introduce a special late-night screening of their favorite episodes from the edgy British comedy series that started it all for the award-winning team behind Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Room 6A

SATURDAY, JULY 26

10:00-10:45 Futurama Secrets Revealed!— Join Futurama creator Matt Groening and executive producer David X. Cohen in a mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, fact-checking panel extravaganza! Appearing with Matt and David are series regulars Billy West (Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan), Katey Sagal (Leela), John DiMaggio (Bender), and Maurice LaMarche (Kif, Morbo). And if that's not enough, enjoy color commentary from Eric Kaplan (co-executive producer, writer) and lots of insider straight dope from producer Claudia Katz and director Peter Avanzino of Rough Draft Animation. Plus, don't miss out on your chance to see the sneak peek of "Bender's Game," the all-new feature-length Futurama adventure, crash-landing on store shelves this November! Ballroom 20

10:45-11:30 The Simpsons— Entering into their record setting 20th season, The Simpsons debuted their first feature film in July 2007, grossing over $500 million worldwide. "The Simpsons Ride" opened in May 2008 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and Hollywood, California to great success. Now join the creative team behind this historic show and get the inside scoop on the upcoming season! Featuring Matt Groening (creator and executive producer); Al Jean (executive producer and head writer); Matt Selman (executive producer); Michael Price (co-executive producer); Matt Warburton (co-executive producer); Don Payne (consulting producer); Carolyn Omine (consulting producer); Mike Anderson (supervising director) and David Silverman movie and TV series director). Ballroom 20

12:45-1:45 Exclusive Q&A with the writers of The Office— Meet the writers of the Emmy Award–winning comedy The Office and hear them talk about their favorite episodes, characters, and fun behind-the-scenes stories. Moderated by cast member Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute), panelists include executive producer/showrunner Greg Daniels (The Simpsons) and writers Jennifer Celotta (Andy Richter Controls the Universe), Michael Schur (Saturday Night Live), B.J. Novak, Lester Lewis (The Larry Sanders Show), Gene Stupnitsky (Year One), Lee Eisenberg (Year One), Mindy Kaling (Matt and Ben), Justin Spitzer (Scrubs), Ryan Koh (various commercials), and Anthony Ferrell (The Audacity). Room 6A

2:30-3:30 Disney Pixar: Bolt and UP—
For superdog Bolt, every day is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue, at least until the cameras stop rolling. Be the first to see exclusive animation as directors Chris Williams and Byron Howard present the new 3D comedy-adventure from Walt Disney Animation Studios!

Then it's UP: From the inventive storytellers that have taken you into the worlds of space, toys, and superheroes comes the extraordinary adventure that will take you to a lost world where anything can happen, and everything will. Meet director Peter Docter (Monsters, Inc.) as he presents the first-ever look at Disney Pixar's new animated 3D adventure comedy, UP.
Hall H

5:30-7:00 Pineapple Express
Pineapple Express: Frankly, if we tell you almost anything about the plot to this action/comedy, we probably wouldn't even be allowed to be here, so let's just say that producer Judd Apatow will be on stage with the gang in tow—director David Gordon Green, Seth Rogen (star and co-writer), James Franco, DannyMcBride, Amber Heard, and Evan Goldberg (co-writer)—to show you how they've taken this particular genre to new highs. Also, be sure to ask Seth and Evan about their upcoming Green Hornet film.
Hall H

7:15-8:15 Comedy Central's The Sarah Silverman Program— Sarah Silverman (Jesus Is Magic) plays a character (aptly named Sarah Silverman) whose absurd daily life is told through narrative and an occasional song. In each episode, Sarah falls into unique, unsettling, and always hilarious predicaments, with her sister (played by real-life sister Laura Silverman, The Comeback), her geeky gay neighbors Brian (Brian Posehn, Just Shoot Me) and Steve (Steve Agee, Jesus Is Magic), and dim-witted Officer Jay (Jay Johnston, Mr. Show with Bob and David) never far from her side. Silverman, Rob Schrab (Monster House), Heidi Herzon (Jesus is Magic) and Dan Sterling (The Daily Show) are the executive producers. Join the entire cast and executive producers of the Comedy Central hit series for a Q&A session. Room 6CDEF

Boy, I wish I could go.

[Valorie]

They finally posted up the entire schedule.

I will definitely be at The Office, Pixar, Big Bang Theory and MST3K. Possibly Pineapple Express. I would go to Sarah SIlverman Program, but the Comedians of Comedy show is at 8 at Spreckels Theater.

[Jixby Phillips]

I'd post in this thread but this faggot message board wouldn't let me be logged in long enough

THINGS ARE GOING WRONG FUCK YOU

[heatherm]

does anyone need a space to stay? i'm staying with some friends and we have one empty bed - please pm me for details. it is in the mariott, right next to the convention center.

[aenemaTron]

Empty bed? Not that enticing.

I wish there was a way to both go to Comickon and also not go, because I want to do both.

[heatherm]

anyone up for the nerdiest of gatherings: a message board meetup at comic-con?

[Warhead Jones]

Meet up would be great, but when?

There is a lot of stuff I don't want to miss right before Comedians of Comedy.

Come On, shy nerds, let's do this!!

[Jixby Phillips]

I will attend a meat up you jers

[Jixby Phillips]

can we please make it so when you type in all caps it doesn't automatically uncap them

because that is a faggoty thing for a message board to do I HATE IT

[darrylduffy]

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Shocker Toys (http://www.shockertoys.com/) is putting together a limited edition run of the band. Only 500 pieces will be made and go for about $80 a pop. The toys will make their debut at this year’s Comic Con which is only a few weeks away in San Diego. (July 24th-27th). If you cannot attend Comic Con, you can order the items here (http://www.shockertoys.com/store.php).

[darrylduffy]

also:

Here we go! First let's start with the AQUABATS! SUPERSHOW! This spring the Aquabats completed a pilot for a new television show based on the misadventures of rock and roll's greatest super dude men. Talked about and developed for well over a decade, the pilot is finally finished! So let's have a premiere! The AQUABATS! SUPERSHOW! TELEVISION PILOT will have a special screening at the San Diego House of Blues show on July 25th, 2008. If you already have tickets, you are STOKED! If not, better gets tickets now. The Aquabats will be playing that show and making some special appearances at Comicon in San Diego that weekend so make sure and "don't miss it!" Also appearing that night will be Dj Lance Rock from Nick jr's Yo Gabba Gabba! and super radman MC LARS! It's gonna be a historic occasion to say the least! BE THERE!!

[Valorie]

anyone up for the nerdiest of gatherings: a message board meetup at comic-con?

I absolutely fucking am!

[SteveAgee]

Mr. Patton Oswalt will be hosting the Sarah Silverman Panel. So come to that and then run over to the Comedians of Comedy.

[Fentmore]

Is there any way to get a high res or physical poster of the CoC lego promotional poster? I live not in California, so telling me to high tail my ass over there to get it would be out of the question.

[yumitree]

i'll bet if you're patient and wait a bit (after the con/show), they'll be available to purchase online... probably at chunklet.

[mike]

Why is this the last Comedians of Comedy?

[heatherm]

patton posted something on the old board about why it was the last one, but i can't find it. i think basically they are all really busy people and it is easier for them to tour individually now.

[Valorie]

patton posted something on the old board about why it was the last one, but i can't find it. i think basically they are all really busy people and it is easier for them to tour individually now.

It's on his MySpace blog.

[Valorie]

Mr. Patton Oswalt will be hosting the Sarah Silverman Panel. So come to that and then run over to the Comedians of Comedy.

But I don't want to miss the beginning of CoC, STEVE!

[heatherm]

hello from comic-con!

tomorrow night:

7:00-9:00 Comedy Central TV Funhouse with Robert Smigel—Robert Smigel (Saturday Night Live) and Dino Stamatopoulos (Morel Orel) reunite to discuss the most groundbreaking show to ever hit (and subsequently disappear) from basic cable. Join the guys to relive the glory of the best show you barely remember. Room 6CDEF

don't miss bob odenkirk as the surprise moderator! come to this panel!

also, go by the IFC booth (4021) to win mary van note-books.

[Michael Blacklist]

hello from comic-con!

tomorrow night:

7:00-9:00 Comedy Central TV Funhouse with Robert Smigel—Robert Smigel (Saturday Night Live) and Dino Stamatopoulos (Morel Orel) reunite to discuss the most groundbreaking show to ever hit (and subsequently disappear) from basic cable. Join the guys to relive the glory of the best show you barely remember. Room 6CDEF

don't miss bob odenkirk as the surprise moderator! come to this panel!

also, go by the IFC booth (4021) to win mary van note-books.


That's the one can't-miss thing we have in our schedule this weekend. Hopefully there won't be a stampede like there was tonight at the Paramount booth. People were going apeshit for copies of Top Gun and Rattle & Hum on Blu Ray. An omen of things to come?

[Itslikeimsayin]

Mary Van Note-books? Awesome. Someone please post a picture of one.

[Warhead Jones]

Went and picked up my badge tonight. It is going to be CROWDED. No more elbow-room Thursdays. While there, I saw more than a few people in full costumes for a three hour Preview Night. I didn't recognize what anyone was supposed to be so I assume they all had something to do with Manga.

Looking very forward to TV Funhouse, Sarah Silverman, and Spaced panels. I'm still working my way through the schedule.

On my way back to my car, I heard a girl say, "My default preference is to not listen to any of his shit."
Ahhhhhhh, Comic-Con take me away!

[Michael Blacklist]

Went and picked up my badge tonight. It is going to be CROWDED. No more elbow-room Thursdays.

Keep in mind that there weren't any panels going on tonight. Hopefully it'll be less packed tomorrow and Friday.

[SteveAgee]

I'm pretty sure Rob Schrab and I got Matt Berry drunk enough last night to agree to come down to Comic-Con with us tomorrow (Matt has been guest starring on our show this week). So keep your eyes peeled!

[Fentmore]

From Garth Merenghi's Darkplace? Nice (if so). Will any of these panels be broadcast to the internet next week?

[Battleship Pretension]

So when and where is the AST meet-up happening?

I'll propose sometime before or after the Goon panel (with Tom Lennon and Ben Garant, 6:30 Friday, Room 30 AB), but I'm open to anything.

[heatherm]

is anything happening today around 4ish? i'm down for today or maybe even we'll just hang out a little after awesomecon tomorrow or something

[heatherm]

since everyone is probably going to awesomecon anyway let's just try to say hi there tomorrow. it is behind the marriott hotel at marina park north from 12-3. bring something to sit on if you don't want to get grass on your butt!

also the adult swim party is from 8-11 tonight at petco park - go by the adult swim booth for a chance to win your ticket. they're giving out a lot of them

[Meen Bellpeppers]

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[yumitree]

but in the end, ogre totally turns out to be a nerd, meen! they've been playing revenge of the nerds iv: nerds in love on hbo(family?) a bunch.

[Meen Bellpeppers]

Don't lecture me on the mythology of Ogre, I know what I posted.

[Jixby Phillips]

Hey dudes look for me at comic-con I'll be wearing a cool shirt!

THIS IS THE SHIRT (http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-98874242389720_2010_471977)

[Jixby Phillips]

I WILL BE AT AWESOME CON AND COMIC CONS

I plan to be at the Futurama panel (woah good luck finding me in that big room!) The Simpsons panel (Wow!) The Sarah Silverman panel maybe!

[Jixby Phillips]

you fucking murderers

[Meen Bellpeppers]

Someone hug Jixby for me and if you want take it further (all the way if you want, just be safe).

[heatherm]

i'm wearing this shirt (http://s3.amazonaws.com/wootsaleimages/BFF5qhDetail.jpg)

it's bears! they're friends!

[pollymaepry]

oh jeez you guys better hang out and love on eachother

[Valorie]

I got Charlie Day to sing Night Man at the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" panel!

[heatherm]

i took over 950 photos at comic-con this year - please enjoy my 100 favorite photos at my flickr page (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather-m/sets/72157606407489070/). the rest should be up pretty soon, but these pictures were my favorites.

[andrearunge]

Great photographs, heather.

Man, do I love nerds or what?

[Babs]

I can't believe the Darkplace people were down there and I didn't go.

ARRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHH

[Liezl]

comic-con looks to be the best people watching experience ever.

[Valorie]

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[Jixby Phillips]

Heather thank you for taking great pics of me and me!

[Vanessa]

so i finally got around to uploading my comic-con pix. enjoy!:

http://flickr.com/photos/culthero81/sets/72157606445023134/

[heatherm]

vanessa, it says that page is private only

[darrylduffy]

vanessa's pics are great. there's so many of em. and i don't feel like a nerd when i look at them.

[Vanessa]

ok, that was weird. i set the pictures so that anyone could see them, but i guess it didn't take. it should work now.

http://www.flickr.com/gp/87372124@N00/zxebzF

thanks darryl!

[mary]

Mary Van Note-books? Awesome. Someone please post a picture of one.

Wow! I just heard about this...
Anyone get one? Have a picture?

[mary]

oh wait, nevermind.... I found it on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/IFC-The-Mary-Van-Note-Show-notebook-Comic-Con-2008_W0QQitemZ290250789603QQihZ019QQcategoryZ2312Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This must mean I'm famous if Mary Van Note memorabilia is already on ebay. BIG LEAGUES!

[heatherm]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2737110571_554ea6db80.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather-m/2737110571/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2737111551_9c59bf2306.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather-m/2737111551/)

[mary]

I love how they call me an internet personality like I'm Chris Crocker or something. Thanks for the pics Heather!

[Scammy Davis Boogah Jr.]

oh wait, nevermind.... I found it on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/IFC-The-Mary-Van-Note-Show-notebook-Comic-Con-2008_W0QQitemZ290250789603QQihZ019QQcategoryZ2312Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This must mean I'm famous if Mary Van Note memorabilia is already on ebay. BIG LEAGUES!

Minimum bid one dollar? Who does this guy think I am, Cornelius Vanderbilt?

Seriously though, congrats to Mary! BIG LEAGUES!

[Liezl]

I just wanted to say this picture is the best...

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v273/103/42/650097596/n650097596_1511936_9488.jpg
jason woliner at comic con

the rest of his photos here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=61462&l=0a6de&id=650097596)