Day 3 of Comic-Con 2013 is scheduled for this Saturday, July 20. Amid the innumerable autograph sessions, Q&A panels, and sneak peek previews will be a exhibit hosted by the Xbox team to discuss and delve deep into the earnestly-awaited Xbox One gaming console and entertainment hub. Microsoft debuted the Xbox One at both a Reveal Event and at E3 to much fanfare, and Microsoft loyalists will get an in-depth preview of what to expect. Here are the highlights of day 3 of Comic-Con 2013.
How I Met Your Mother Series Finale Preview and Q&A Session
Indigo Ballroom, 12:00pm- 1:00pm
“For the first time ever, the hit sitcom visits Comic-Con to kick off its final season with an exclusive look at the show and a panel featuring Josh Radnor (Happythankyoumoreplease), Jason Segel (The Muppets),Cobie Smulders (The Avengers), Neil Patrick Harris (Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog), and Alyson Hannigan (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)”
*Filming began July 10
True Blood Panel and Q&A Session
Ballroom 20, 3:30pm- 4:45pm
“Mixing romance, suspense, mystery, and humor, the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated True Blood kicked off its sixth season June 16 on HBO.”
Family Guy Season 12 Preview and Panel
Ballroom 20, 1:45pm- 2:30pm
“The Griffins are back at Comic-Con for another raucous panel and a sneak peek at season 12, featuring Seth Green (Robot Chicken), Alex Borstein (MADtv, Shameless), and executive producer Rich Appel (The Simpsons, The Cleveland Show) plus other surprise guests”
*Set to premiere on September 29, 2013
The Future of Xbox One Gaming Revealed
Room 6A, 11:15am- 12:15pm
“Hear directly from the developers building the biggest blockbuster games for Xbox One, and hear how they are engineering their games to take advantage of the unique attributes of Xbox One. Learn how the cloud, the new Kinect sensor, and the powerful and flexible architecture enable an entire new generation of AAA game titles moderated by Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson.”
George R. R. Martin Autograph Signing
Sails Pavilion, 11:00am- 12:00pm
“George R. R. Martin, author (A Game of Thrones, A Dance with Dragons) Limited Signing – Drawing for Line Tickets to be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Autograph Area”
The Awesomes: A Hulu Original Series Screening and Q&A
Indigo Ballroom, 2:00pm- 3:00pm
“the story of the greatest superhero team in history, The Awesomes, and what happens after all the most poethwerful members leave. Join co-creator/executive producer/ series star S Meyers, co-creator/executive producer Mike Shoemaker, writer/producer and comic book author Judd Winick (Batman: Under The Red Hood), and cast members Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live), Taran Killam(Saturday Night Live), Josh Meyers (That ’70s Show), Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live), and moderator Chris Hardwick(Talking Dead) for a special Comic-Con screening and audience Q&A”
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
