Comic-Con 2013 is set to kick off this Thursday, July 18 in San Diego, CA and is poised to become one of the most successful exhibitions in its 43 year history. Just last week the popular multi-genre’s schedule was released but with so many different booths, premieres, panels, and Q&A’s, it can be hard for one to navigate from event to event. Here’s a breakdown of the most highly-anticipated Comic-Con events to look forward to for day 1.
Enders Game and Divergent
Hall H, 3:30pm PT- 4:40pm
“Summit Entertainment presents a special sneak peek at the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved, award-winning novel Enders Game. This is a must-see for fans, who will be shown all-new, exclusive footage and treated to a Q&A with stars Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, and Abigail Breslin, along with producer Roberto Orci and director Gavin Hood. The panel will also feature the first footage ever seen of the futuristic thriller based on the #1 New York Times best-selling novel, Divergent. Cast and filmmakers will complete a Q&A sharing details of the project’s transition from book to film. ”
Dexter Panel
Hall H, 6:30pm- 7:30pm
“Join the cast, writers/executive producers, and surprise guest stars who are too big to mention, for a final farewell panel that even Hall H can’t contain! Ralph Garman presides over a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars and executive producers of Dexter. Featured panelists include series star/executive producer Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, and James Remar. Also appearing are executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck, andManny Coto.”
Unofficial Sneak Peek of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Room 6A, 5:30pm- 6:30pm
“Rumors, spy reports, conjecture, inside info, debunking, and lively debate all play a part as Cliff Broadway (Ringers), Lisa Crouch (Barliman’s), Larry D. Curtis (set visits), Rebecca Perry and Alex and Kellie Rice (Happy Hobbit), and additional staff dish the latest by and for fans of J. R. R. Tolkien.”
Batman: Arkham Origins Panel and Preview
Room 6BCF, 1:00pm- 2:00pm
“Get the latest reveals from a panel headed by WB Games Montréal creative directorEric Holmes and actors Roger Craig Smith (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Bioshock Infinite), the voices of Batman and the Joker, respectively. Batman: Arkham Origins will be released worldwide on October 25.”
Wilfred Screening and Q&A
Indigo Ballroom, 4:00pm- 5:00pm
“Join Elijah Wood and Jason Gann with Wilfred co-stars Fiona Gubelmann(Don’t Trust the B** in Apt 23) and Dorian Brown (Home Run) along with executive producers Reed Agnew (Crank Yankers) and Eli Jornéand David Zuckerman (Family Guy), plus executive producer/director Randall Einhorn (The Office) as they discuss bringing this unique live-action comedy to life.”
The Sidekick Premiere Screening and Q&A
Indigo Ballroom, 3:00pm- 4:00pm
“The panel will feature a 30-minute premiere screening and panel Q&A with Weithorn, Benedict, and cast members Lizzy Caplan (Mean Girls, Cloverfield),Martin Starr (This Is the End), Josh Meyers (Behind the Candelabra),Richard Speight Jr. (Band of Brothers), Jordan Peele (Key and Peele), cinematographer Steve Lubensky (Series 7), and other special guests to be announced.”
Hannibal Season 1 Recap and Season 2 Preview
Room 6A, 6:45pm- 7:45pm
“Emmy Award-winning executive producer Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies), director David Slade (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Martha De Laurentiis (Red Dragon), and star Hugh Dancy (Agent Will Graham) reveal juicy morsels from behind the scenes of the groundbreaking NBC drama Hannibal. This feast of many courses will serve key moments from the first season as an entree, followed by a digestif of sneak previews of the second season.”
You can find the full Comic-Con schedule here on their website. For those attending this year, let us know what you’re looking forward to seeing/demoing the most.
