This is my 2009 coverage thread. This thread will include all the exclusives, panel times, booth numbers, etc. That way those going have a place to go and look and those not going can know what they might want people to get specific info on.
I want to thank Maulfan for helping again with the themed poster.
Maybe you can recognize some of the freaks in this poster.
EXCLUSIVES
SIDESHOW
Subject 16566: The Butcher
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise
'Mount Doom' - Frodo and Sam
Gunmetal Grey Iron Man Mark III
Crimson Cobra Commander
Mort - Black and White Edition
Runaway Brain Mickey Mouse Oversize
GENTLE GIANT
Halo Master Chief classic bust
Dumbledore Mini Busts
Pink Darth Vader Helmet
Ralph McQuarrie’s Original Boba Fett Design Mini-Bust
Blackhole Stormtrooper
ACME
Princess Leia:
HASBRO
My Little Pony Super Hero
TRANSFORMERS G1 Soundwave
G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA 12” BARONESS
G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA 3 ¾” DESTRO 2-Pack
OPTIMUS PRIME MIGHTY MUGG Special Edition
Luke with the "jubilant" expression
Stormtrooper Commander figure from The Force Unleashed
NECA
Gears Of War- Lambent grenadier
DEAD SPACE - Isaac Clarke in his Unitology Suit variant 7" figure
TMNT - April O’Neil figure
Coraline (Star Spangled Sweater)
Street Fighter IV Guile (Charlie Costume)
MATTEL
Slimed Egon & Slimer
Wonder Twins
Buzz Lightyear
Green Lantern 3 Pack-Aben Sur, Hal Jordan, Sinestro
He-Ro
30 INCH ANTI MONITOR
DC UNIVERSE INFINITE HEROES ANTI-MONITOR Figure
CARS FIRE ENGINE MATER & LIGHTNING McQUEEN
DIAMOND SELECT
Ghostbusters Minimates Doctor Venkman and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man 2-Pack
Ghostbusters Angry Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Bank
Dark Avengers Minimates Box Set
Transformers G1 Animated Megatron Bust
Darth Vader Holgram Bust Bank
Red Skirt Dawn PVC Statue
Dark X-Men: Beginning #1 (of 3) Sketch Variant.
Dark Avengers: Uncanny X-Men: Utopia #1 Sketch Variant.
Red Skirt Dawn PVC Statue
MEZCO TOYS
Little Big Planet SackBoy
3.75" Hellboy and Golden Army Soldier Set
18" Abe Sapien
6" Mez-Itz Comic Hellboy
ACTION FIGURE EXPRESS
Friday The 13th Part VI Mini Bust
Battle-Damaged Jetfire Bust
Champions Minimates Box Set
Terminator 2 Minimates Cyberdyne Assault Box Set
FUNKO
501st Clone Trooper Bobblehead
LEGO
MCFARLANE TOYS
Halo Grifball Spartan
TOY ROCKET
Exclusive Gouken with standard head
CINEQUEST.COM
MONOGRAM
Wolverine Brass Dog Tag
Friday the 13th Jason Brass Dog Tag
NOES Freddy Brass Dog Tag
NBX Bronze Paperweight Set (Jack and Sally)
BNX Bronze Paperweight Set 2nd Series (Jack and Sally)
SHOCKER TOYS
^^^^ Tracy B&W variant
^^^^ Tracy Standard
NBC/UNIVERSAL
HUCKLEBERRY TOYS
TOY2R
Hallmark
Shock Trooper and Shadow Trooper ornament 2 Pack
Indiana Jones ornaments
Star Trek Lt. Uhura ornament
ENTERTAINMENT EARTH
Dexter (The Dark Defender)
Dark Avengers Minimates Unmasked
The Big Lebowski Talking Jesus 8-inch Figure
The Big Lebowski Talking Donny 8-Inch Figure
The Big Lebowski Talking Stranger 8-Inch Figure
MINDZEYE STUDIOS
Midnight blue marcus fennix
Rage red boomer statue variants
Midnight Blue Dom
DC DIRECT/ GRAPHITTI DESIGNS
Green Lantern-Yellow, Blue, Orange, Red
SOTA TOYS
Master Gouken with "Battle Cry" head
APPLEHEAD FACTORY
CALIFORNIA BROWNCOATS
KRIDANA
CAPCOM
TAOS TOYS
UPPER DECK
KOTOBUKIYA
Black Widow Bishoujo
ORGANIC HOBBY
FOUR HORSEMEN
TORN/WETA
UNDERGROUND TOYS
The First Doctor & Black Dalek - Black & White
The First Doctor & Black Dalek – Colour
The Second Doctor & Tombs Cyberman - Black & White
The Second Doctor & Tombs Cyberman – Colour
The Sixth Doctor in 'Real Time' Costume
DARKHORSE
Exclusive Domo Qee
Fox
DollHouse DVD set
BOOTH NUMBERS
PANELS
THURSDAY
10:30-11:30 TheOneRing.net: The Hobbit� With Middle-earth returning to the big screen in December 2011, TheOneRing.net will take you behind the scenes of the latest news, announcements, and rumors pertaining to the Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro production of The Hobbit. Chris Pirrotta, Larry Curtis, Cliff Broadway, and others from TheOneRing.net crew offer this early look at making The Hobbit happen! Room 7AB
1:30-2:30 LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary� Ten years ago in a galaxy not far away LEGO and Star Wars came together! Find out how such an amazing partnership was formed from Jonathan Rinzler (executive editor, Lucasfilm) and Rob Johnson (art director, The LEGO Group), while Simon Beecroft (author and publishing manager, DK Publishing) doles out all sorts of information on the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary. Collectors and fans won't want to miss the unveiling of the exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigure that will be released with the book on October 10. The first 50 attendees will receive DK swag and be entered to win a LEGO Star Wars set and a free copy of LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary upon its release. Room 8
1:45-2:45 Summit Entertainment� Summit Entertainment presents a sneak peek of exclusive footage of some of its upcoming major film releases! The Twilight Saga: New Moon�Summit Entertainment is proud to present the panel for The Twilight Saga: New Moon, the highly anticipated sequel to last year's box office smash Twilight. Surprise members of the cast will answer your questions about the second film in the series and debut never-before-seen footage from the new film.
Hall H
3:00-4:15 20th Century Fox and James Cameron present Avatar� In this first public screening of footage in 3D from his much-anticipated action/adventure/fantasy, James Cameron, producer Jon Landau, and cast members take you to a spectacular new world beyond imagination. Conceived 14 years ago and over four years in the making, Avatar breaks new ground in delivering a fully immersive, emotional story and reinvents the movie-going experience. Hall H
5:00-6:00 Showtime: Dexter� Calling all Dexter fans! If you're a Dexter fanatic and can't wait for the new season, you don't want to miss this killer panel! Moderator Ralph Garman (KROQ Entertainment Reporter) presides over a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars and executive producers of Dexter. Plus, get an exclusive first look at clips from the new season! Featured panelists include series star/executive producer Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Julie Benz (Rita), Jennifer Carpenter (Deb), and executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Clyde Phillips, and Melissa Rosenberg. The new season premieres September 27 at 9:00 PM EST/PST only on Showtime! Ballroom 20
FRIDAY
10:00-11:00 Star Wars Day: Hasbro� Derryl DePriest (Hasbro Global Marketing), Brian Parrish, Mark Boudreaux, Brian Merten, and Vickie Stratford (Hasbro Design), and Chad Donvito (Hasbro US Marketing) reveal what's in store for Star Wars for the remainder of 2009. Catch a special sneak peek into some 2010 secrets, too! Room 7AB
11:00-12:00 Star Wars Day: The Clone Wars: Building the Universe� The Clone Wars expanded the scope of Star Wars beyond anything seen in the feature films, but Season One was just the beginning. Get a rare glimpse into the epic scale of the ongoing galactic conflict with supervising director Dave Filoni and key production staff from the series. Find out insider secrets about building the Star Wars galaxy, making the first season of the groundbreaking series, and what's to come in Season Two! Room 7AB
1:00-2:00 Star Wars Day: Behind the Scenes: The Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic� Jake Neri (producer, LucasArts) speaks with Hall Hood (senior writer, BioWare), Alexander Freed (managing editor, BioWare), Dallas Dickinson (senior content producer, BioWare), and Jeff Dobson (art director, BioWare), about the making of the new massively multiplayer online role-playing PC game Star Wars: The Old Republic. Join the team to get new behind-the-scenes information about the game! Room 7AB
1:00-2:00 The Big Bang Theory Screening and Q&A� Bazinga! Your favorite scientists and girl-next-door are back as The Big Bang Theory returns to Comic-Con with a special screening and Q&A with the show's creators and stars. Come chat with executive producers Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men) and Bill Prady (Dharma & Greg), as well as series stars Johnny Galecki (Roseanne), Jim Parsons (Garden State), Kaley Cuoco (Charmed), Simon Helberg (Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog), and Kunal Nayyar (NCIS). From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Big Bang Theory airs Mondays at 9:30 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Second Season is released on DVD September 15. Ballroom 20
3:00-4:00 Star Wars Day: Collectibles Update� Barry Jones of eFX, Ashly Powell of Gentle Giant Studios, Frank Supiot of Kotobukiya, Robin Chaudhuri of Museum Replicas, and Brant Bridges of Sideshow Collectibles offer product development insights and previews of the latest Star Wars collectibles. Moderated by Chris Spitale of Lucas Licensing. Room 7AB
3:45-5:00 Sony Pictures Entertainment: Legion and District 9� Sony Pictures Entertainment and Screen Gems introduce two great new movie projects exclusively to Comic-Con attendees!
Legion�When the last angel falls, the fight for mankind begins. Having lost faith in the human race, a legion of angels descend to Earth to bring about the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope lies in a group of strangers trapped in a desert diner and the Archangel Michael himself (Paul Bettany). Appearing on stage: Paul Bettany (A Beautiful Mind, The DaVinci Code), Adrianne Palicki (Friday Night Lights, Supernatural), Tyrese Gibson (Transformers, Death Race), Doug Jones (Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Abe Sapien in Hellboy), and director Scott Stewart (helming his first feature film after working on VFX for Sin City, Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, and Iron Man, among many others). From Screen Gems.
District 9�Peter Jackson makes his eagerly and long-awaited first visit to Comic-Con to introduce you to the world of District 9, which focuses on a world in which extraterrestrials have become refugees in South Africa. Thirty years ago, aliens made first contact with Earth. Humans waited for the hostile attack or the giant advances in technology. Neither came. Instead, the aliens were refugees, the last survivors of their home world. The creatures were set up in a makeshift home in South Africa's District 9 as the world's nations argued over what to do with them�as well as their powerful technology and advanced weaponry that can only be activated by Alien DNA. Please join Peter Jackson as he gives fans a first look at scenes from District 9 and takes your questions along with director Neill Blomkamp and star Sharlto Copley. From Sony Pictures Entertainment Hall H
4:00-5:15 Dollhouse� Join Dollhouse creator Joss Whedon and star/producer Eliza Dushku for a no-holds-barred Q & A about what they have planned for season 2, after they unveil a special screening of the never-before-seen "Epitaph One" episode of the Fox hit, which releases on DVD just four days later. Ballroom 20
4:15-5:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles� This look at the whole spectrum of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (from comics to toys to TV to movies to video games) celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world-famous brand. Moderator Gary Richardson (CEO, Mirage Studios) discusses the evolution of the Turtles with those people instrumental in the characters' incredible success. Panelists include Kevin Eastman (co-creator of TMNT), Lloyd Goldfine (supervising producer, 4Kids Productions), Steve Barron (director of the original TMNT movie), Karl Aaronian (senior VP of marketing, Giochi Preziosi U.S.A.), Matt Leunig (associate producer, Ubisoft), and Galen Walker (producer of new TMNT movie slated for 2011). Room 6DE
SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 Chuck Screening and Q&A� Chuck returns to Comic-Con! executive producers and co-creators Josh Schwartz (Gossip Girl) and Chris Fedak are joined by series stars Zachary Levi (upcoming Alvin and the Chipmunks ), Yvonne Strahovski (upcoming I Love You Too), Joshua Gomez (Without a Trace), Ryan McPartlin (Super Capers), Mark Christopher Lawrence ( The Pursuit of Happyness ), Vik Sahay ( This Is Wonderland ) , Scott Krinsky ( The O.C. ), Sarah Lancaster ( Everwood ) , and Adam Baldwin (Serenity) for a Q&A to discuss season three and screen an exclusive retrospective highlight reel. Plus, don't miss a special surprise from some of your favorite characters! Produced by College Hill Pictures, Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Chuck airs Mondays at 8:00 PM ET/PT on NBC. Ballroom 20
11:00-12:00 Lost: The Final Season Begins, with Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse� In appreciation of all the fan support through five seasons of Lost, co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse will pay homage to all the fans at their final Comic-Con appearance for Lost. Questions will be answered. Fun will be had. And you won't want to miss the surprises in store for the audience! Hall H
12:00-1:00 Indiana Jones Fan Group Meeting: Indyfans and The Quest for Fortune and Glory� The Indyfans are back for their third year. Meet the documentary's filmmakers and discuss all things Indy. Talk with special guests from within the world of Indy merchandise, and don't miss out on giveaways, and more! It's time once again to keep up with the Joneses. Room 24A
2:45-3:45 Sony Pictures: Zombieland and 2012� Sony Pictures previews two exciting new movies at Comic-Con!
Zombieland �What if the Zombies won? Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other. Also starring Emma Stone and Abigal Breslin as two sisters who seem to constantly cause even more trouble for our erstwhile heroes. Appearing on stage: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and director Ruben Fleischer.
2012�Director Roland Emmerich has tried to destroy civilization before, but nothing you've seen will prepare you for what he has in store for the world in 2012. Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. 2012 is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. Roland will be onstage to reassure us it's all make-believe...we hope.
Hall H
5:15-6:15 True Blood Panel and Q&A session� Just as it seemed things were settling down in the backwoods Louisiana town of Bon Temps, deadly new twists and evil forces have begun to threaten Sookie Stackhouse and everyone around her. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery, and humor, True Blood kicked off its 12-episode second season on June 14 on HBO. The series, which earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series�Drama for its debut season, follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin, the X-Men films; Golden Globe-winner for True Blood season one; Oscar-winner for The Piano), who can hear people's thoughts, and her soul mate, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer, The Starter Wife). Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy-winning HBO series Six Feet Under) created and serves as executive producer of the series, which is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris. The series also features Nelsan Ellis (The Soloist) as Lafayette Reynolds, Rutina Wesley (How She Move) as Tara Thornton; Sam Trammell (Medium, Law & Order: Criminal Intent) as Sam Merlotte; Michelle Forbes (In Treatment, Battlestar Galactica) as Maryann Forrester; Alexander Skarsg�rd (Generation Kill) as Eric Northman and Deborah Ann Woll (The Mentalist) as Jessica Hamby. Moderated by Kate Hahn of TV Guide. Ballroom 20
5:30-6:30 Sideshow Collectibles� Creative director Tom Gilliland and key staff offer a presentation of new products and licensing announcements, along with the opportunity to speak directly with the Sideshow team in a Q&A session! Room 30AB
5:30-6:30 Gears of War: The Gearsiverse� Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski, Gears of War movie scriptwriter Chris Morgan, Gears of War comic book author and Gears of War 2 scriptwriter Joshua Ortega, and Gears of War movie director Len Wiseman present a preview of what's next in the 11 million�selling Gears of War franchise. Get in on all the action, including an exclusive sneak peek at the deleted scene from Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection as well as an insider's glimpse into the highly anticipated Gears of War motion picture. Whether you play the games, read the books, or have a Crimson Omen tattoo, this star-studded meeting of the minds is too exciting to miss! Indigo Ballroom / Hilton Bayfront
8:00-9:00 Showtime: Weeds� If you are addicted to Weeds, this is the panel you don't want to miss! Find out everything you want to know with a Q&A and interview with the series creator and its stars! Featured panelists include Jenji Kohan (creator/executive producer), Hunter Parrish (Silas), Justin Kirk (Andy), and other cast members. Weeds airs on Mondays at 10:00 pm on Showtime. Indigo Ballroom / Hilton Bayfront
8:30-12:15 Watchmen: Director's Cut�Live with Zack Snyder! Plus Sneak Peek of Batman: Arkham Asylum with Mark Hamill & Kevin Conroy� Get the ultimate inside track on two landmark Warner Bros. releases with the world premiere screening of Watchmen: Director's Cut and a first-look panel for the breakout Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment game Batman: Arkham Asylum. The festivities will open with a Batman: Arkham Asylum panel led by the benchmark voices of Batman and the Joker, Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) and Mark Hamill (Star Wars), as well as award-winning writer Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series). Then Watchmen director Zack Snyder, legendary illustrator Dave Gibbons and actor Jackie Earle Haley discuss the nuances of the film's Director's Cut� which hit stores on July 21. And for the pi�ce de r�sistance, Snyder will host a BD Live Community event�providing a real-time, in-person director's commentary for Comic-Con attendees (and BD Live viewers at home) as the film rolls. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions of Snyder via computer kiosks within the room, making for an entirely interactive viewing experience. Room 6BCF
SUNDAY
10:30-11:30 Smallville Screening and Q&A� Comic-Con favorite Smallville returns, as showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson join cast members Allison Mack (The Ant Bully), Erica Durance (House of the Dead), Cassidy Freeman (Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee), Justin Hartley (Gemini Division) and new series star Callum Blue (The Tudors), who will be playing the villainous Zod, to talk about the year ahead, answer fan questions and give an exclusive sneak peek at clips from season nine. Award-winning comic book writer, Emmy-nominated film and television writer/producer, and Smallville alum Jeph Loeb (Heroes) will moderate the session. From Tollin/Robbins Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Smallville will air Fridays at 8:00 PM this fall on The CW, premiering September 25. Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Hi Def August 25. Room 6BCF
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