Comic-Con 2013 – Friday TV and Movies Schedule

Jemina West, Kevin Zegers, Jamie Campbell Bower in Mortal Instruments
Jemina West, Kevin Zegers, Jamie Campbell Bower in ‘MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES’ (Photo by Rafy © 2013 Constantin Film International GmbH and Unique Features)

The 2013 San Diego Comic-Con’s Friday schedule is jam-packed with television and movie panels including The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Walking Dead, Falling Skies, Defiance, Kick-Ass 2, Riddick, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Game of Thrones, and Veronica Mars.

Here’s a rundown of what’s planned for Friday, July 19th at the much-anticipated annual geekfest:

Cartoon Network: Regular Show – 10am, Indigo Ballroom Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Care to join the not so regular cast and crew for an eventful hour of over the top regular? Yeeeeeeeeuh you do! Check out exclusive content and get the inside scoop on your favorite slackers and some of their closest friends. The panel features: Regular Show creator J. G. Quintel (voice of Mordecai), William Salyers (voice of Rigby), Sam Marin (voice of Benson, Pops, and Muscle Man), Sean Szeles (supervising director), Matt Price (writer), and storyboard artists Toby Jones and Calvin Wong.

Inside The Big Bang Theory Writers’ Room – 10am, Ballroom 20

In a panel sure to be filled with debate, discussion, and more than a few surprises, go behind the scenes of The Big Bang Theory to meet the writers behind TV’s #1 comedy. Who is the most hardcore gamer? Who has the (dubious?) honor of being the room’s designated dungeon-master? Who watches Game of Thrones? (All of them.) How does an idea become a story and a story become an episode? Discussing the creative process for the first time, the hit show’s executive producers and writers take the stage for a lively discussion.

The World’s End – 10am, Hall H

The director and stars of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz – Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost – have joined forces for a third movie-and it’s “Barmageddon,” their biggest yet. As ever, they’re as happy to be here as you are. So expect candid chatter and spirited surprises as they take the wraps off their new comedy, which Focus Features is opening nationwide in the U.S. on August 23.

Defiance – 10:30am, Room 6A

Earth has changed, and entertainment will never be the same. Grant Bowler (Nolan), Julie Benz (Amanda Rosewater), Jaime Murray (Stahma Tarr), and the rest of the cast from Syfy’s groundbreaking multiplatform series discuss the overwhelming success of Defiance (the show and game) and share exclusive details from the second season.

Cartoon Network: Adventure Time – 11am, Indigo Ballroom Hilton San Diego Bayfront

What’s algebraic and schmowzow and righteous all over? It’s Adventure Time! Holy stuff! As if chatting up the coolest kids in the cartoon kingdom wasn’t enough, get ready for your eyeballs to be fixed on some never-before-seen content and your jaw to drop at a rad surprise or two. The panel features Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward (Lumpy Space Princess), Jeremy Shada (Finn), John DiMaggio (Jake), Tom Kenny (Ice King), Olivia Olson (Marceline), Kent Osborne (head of story), and Adam Muto (supervising producer).

Veronica Mars Special Video Presentation and Q&A – 11:15am, Hall H

Join cast members Kristen Bell, Francis Capra, Enrico Colantoni, Percy Daggs III, Jason Dohring, Ryan Hansen, Chris Lowell, Tina Majorino and Krysten Ritter along with producer and director Rob Thomas in a panel moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Jeff Jensen. Fresh off the set of the film that was funded by over 90,000 devoted fans through Kickstarter, attendees will have an opportunity to see exclusive footage, hear details about the production, and ask the cast and producers questions about this upcoming movie.

Nikita Special Video Presentation and Q&A – 11:30am, Room 6BCF

Nikita returns to San Diego for its final Comic-Con appearance with series stars Maggie Q, Shane West, Lyndsy Fonseca, Aaron Stanford, Melinda Clarke, Devon Sawa, and Noah Bean joining executive producer Craig Silverstein. This farewell panel looks back on three seasons of action-packed drama and teases the final six episodes of the final season.

Helix – 11:45am, Room 6A

Leave sunny San Diego behind for an arctic chill as the team behind Helix (executive produced by Battlestar Galactica’s Ronald D. Moore) discusses Syfy’s hotly anticipated new series. Get an inside look at the thriller about a mysterious outbreak on Earth’s coldest continent. The truth will spread!

Grimm Fairy Tales Animated – 12pm, Room 4

Zenescope Entertainment co-founders and co-producers Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco, along with director/producer Jon Schnepp, discuss the Grimm Fairy Tales Animated pilot. Find out about this horrific re-imagining of the Grimm Fairy Tales from Zenescope Entertainment, Titmouse Inc, and Schneppzone. Learn how the project came to fruition, and what big names have gotten involved in the project. With talent like Lena Headey, Chris Hardwick, Briana Evigan, and Robert Forster (to name a few), this project is turning a lot of heads!

Kick-Ass 2 and Riddick – 12:15pm, Hall H

Universal Pictures presents an all-star panel featuring talent from two of its highly anticipated summer films. In attendance will be stars and filmmakers from the action-comedy Kick-Ass 2. Attending from Riddick will be the action-adventure’s star/producer Vin Diesel along with actors Katee Sackhoff and Dave Bautista and Riddick‘s writer/director David Twohy.

Adult Swim: The Venture Bros – 12:15pm, Indigo Ballroom Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Show creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer discuss the original series, now in its fifth season, and answer fan questions. They will be joined by the voice of Brock Samson, Patrick Warburton.

Bones – 12:30pm, Ballroom 20

Creator and executive producer Hart Hanson, executive producer Stephen Nathan, and star David Boreanaz discuss what’s in store for Booth and Brennan and screen a reel of never-before-seen footage from the upcoming season, followed by a Q&A panel discussion.

The 100 Pilot Screening and Q&A – 12:45pm, Room 6BCF

Almost a hundred years after mankind nearly destroyed itself with nuclear war, a group of survivors living on a space station called the Ark take the first step to recolonize Earth, as 100 juvenile delinquents are released to the surface of the planet to determine if it is once again inhabitable. Facing uncertainty, and with the survival of the human race in their hands, these teenagers must learn to survive on this wildly changed planet. The 100 makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the complete pilot episode, followed by a Q&A with series stars Eliza Taylor, Thomas McDonell, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Henry Ian Cusick, as well as executive producers Matthew Miller and Jason Rothenberg.

Phineas and Ferb – 1pm, Room 6A

“Mom! Phineas and Ferb are doing a Comic-Con panel again!” Join show creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, along with voice talent Vincent Martella, Alyson Stoner, Dee Bradley Baker, and Olivia Olson for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what’s to come for Disney Channel’s hit animated series, including a sneak peek at this summer’s epic crossover event Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel.

Adult Swim: Childrens Hospital – 1pm, Indigo Ballroom Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Watch a sneak peek of Childrens Hospital season 5 and hear from the show’s creative team, led by creator and star Rob Corddry, executive producer Jonathan Stern, and executive producer David Wain. They will be joined by members of the show’s ensemble cast of comedic heavyweights, including Lake Bell, Erinn Hayes, Ken Marino, and Rob Huebel.

AMC’s The Walking Dead – 1:35pm, Hall H

Series stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, David Morrissey, Scott Wilson, and Chad Coleman join executive producer and showrunner Scott Gimple, executive producer Robert Kirkman, executive producer Gale Anne Hurd, executive producer Dave Alpert, and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producer Greg Nicotero in a panel moderated by Chris Hardwick. The panelists will discuss the record-breaking third season of The Walking Dead and what to look forward to in season 4, debuting this fall on AMC. Join the panelists for a one-on-one Q&A session and an official sneak preview of season 4.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – 1:45pm, Ballroom 20

Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s head of television), Joss Whedon, and surprise guests reveal top-secret new information about the first live-action television series from the House of Ideas. No Comic-Con attendee can afford to miss this historic panel!

The X-Files with Creator Chris Carter – 1:45pm, Room 5AB

Trust No One…but IDW to bring back The X-Files in a big way. This special panel will feature series creator Chris Carter discussing 20 years of the X-Files, the new Season 10 comic, and more. Along for the ride will be IDW’s Chris Ryall and Denton Tipton, X writer Joe Harris, and a surprise guest or two!

Adult Swim: NTSF:SD:SUV:: – 1:45pm, Indigo Ballroom Hilton San Diego Bayfront

See a sneak peek of NTSF:SD:SUV:: season 3 and hear from the show’s creative team, led by creator and star Paul Scheer, executive producer Jonathan Stern, and consulting producer Curtis Gwinn. They will be joined by members of their ensemble cast, including Brandon Johnson, June Diane Raphael, and Martin Starr.

Adult Swim: The Eric Andre Show and Hot Package – 2:30pm, Indigo Ballroom Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Adult Swim’s late night hosts share the stage for a season preview and fan questions. Eric Andre, host of the returning late night talk show The Eric Andre Show, and his sidekick Hannibal Buress will be joined by Derrick Beckles, host of the new live-action fictional Canadian entertainment program Hot Package.

Game of Thrones Panel and Q&A Session – 2:50pm, Hall H

Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, HBO’s Game of Thrones concluded its 10-episode third season in June and will begin filming its fourth season this summer. The series, executive produced and written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, is an epic story of treachery and nobility, set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years. Featured cast include: (in alphabetical order): John Bradley as Samwell Tarly, Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister, Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark, Kit Harington as Jon Snow, Rose Leslie as Ygritte, and Richard Madden as Robb Stark.

Haven – 3pm, Room 6DE

Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, and Adam Copeland are joined by new cast member Colin Ferguson along with the creators, producers, and writers of the hit Syfy series.

The Following Special Video Presentation and Q&A – 3:15pm, Ballroom 20

Hit thriller The Following returns to Comic-Con for a second year, this time bringing the bacon to Ballroom 20. Series stars Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore and Valorie Curry join creator/executive producer Kevin Williamson and executive producer Marcos Siega for a Q&A and video presentation. Season 1 left a number of casualties in its wake including Jacob’s emotional killing of Paul, the kidnapping of Agent Parker that ended in her death, and Emma’s murder of Jacob. The explosive finale featured the highly anticipated face-off between Ryan and Carroll, ending in Carroll’s ultimate demise and leaving Ryan’s true love, Claire, hanging on for her life.

Adult Swim: Robot Chicken – 3:15pm, Indigo Ballroom Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Co-creators/executive producers Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are joined by co-head writer/executive producer Tom Root, actor/writer Breckin Meyer, and writer Matthew Beans to discuss the Emmy-winning series. Get a sneak peek and get your questions answered about the upcoming new season and the next Robot Chicken DC Comics Special.

Sleepy Hollow – 3:30pm, Room 6A

Executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci and Len Wiseman unveil their highly anticipated project with an exclusive world premiere screening of the pilot, followed by a Q&A with fans featuring series lead Tom Mison and Nicole Beharie.

Wolves – 3:45pm, Room 5AB

A sneak peek at David Hayter’s directorial debut, the action werewolf thriller Wolves, followed by a Q&A panel with David Hayter and stars Jason Momoa and Lucas Till.

Almost Human Pilot Screening and Q&A – 4pm, Ballroom 20

In the near future, technology and crime will increase so quickly that law enforcement will not be able to keep up. To maintain order and keep the public safe, all police officers must partner with highly evolved human-like-androids known as synthetics. From creator J. H. Wyman and J. J. Abrams’s Bad Robot Productions, Almost Human tells the story of Detective John Kennex and his synthetic partner Dorian, who must learn to work together in order to survive. Attendees will see a screening of the complete pilot episode, followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers.

Sony and Screen Gems – 4:05pm, Hall H

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 — You remember Sony Pictures Animation’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs — Flint Lockwood invented a machine that turned water into food, and it worked, but it also unleashed a dangerously delicious tsunami of food weather and Flint was forced to destroy it. Or so he thought…In Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, the adventure and fun continue when Flint discovers that his old invention is still working and is now creating new food-animal hybrids — foodimals! Come join stars Anna Faris and Terry Crews along with directors Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn, to get a taste of this new animated movie from Sony Pictures Animation.

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones — Set in contemporary New York City, a seemingly ordinary teenager, Clary Fray (Lily Collins), discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons. After the disappearance of her mother (Lena Headey), Clary must join forces with a group of Shadowhunters, who introduce her to a dangerous alternate New York called Downworld, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures. Based on the worldwide best-selling book series. Please join best-selling author Cassandra Clare, along with the film’s director Harald Zwart and stars Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan and Kevin Zegers for a first look at exciting new footage and discussion of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.

RoboCop — In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years — and it’s meant billions for OmniCorp’s bottom line. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) – a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit — is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine pursuing justice. Join stars Joel Kinnaman, Abbie Cornish, and Samuel L. Jackson along with director José Padilha for insight into this eagerly awaited movie.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 — Last year, Andrew Garfield, along with director Marc Webb and producers Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach, launched a new chapter in the Peter Parker story with The Amazing Spider-Man. With a new installment in the franchise due in 2014, join us in Hall H for one of Comic-Con’s most highly anticipated panels to hear a bit about what awaits Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Falling Skies – 4:30pm, Room 6BCF

TNT’s Falling Skies, which last year ranked as basic cable’s #1 summer drama among young adults, tells the extraordinary story about life and survival in the wake of a catastrophic alien invasion. Stars Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton, Drew Roy, Collin Cunningham, Sarah Carter, Conner Jessup, and Doug Jones are on hand for a Q&A session, along with executive producers Remi Aubuchon and Greg Beeman. In addition, fans will get to enjoy exclusive, never-before-seen footage from the upcoming third season.

Archer: Screening and Q&A – 5pm, Indigo Ballroom Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Archer is an animated comedy that revolves around the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS) and its employees, who use every covert operation and global crisis as another excuse to undermine, sabotage, and betray each other for personal gain. The voice cast of H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Amber Nash, and Lucky Yates, along with executive producers Adam Reed and Matt Thompson, discuss bringing this animated series to life.

Science Channel: Outrageous Acts of Science – 5:45pm, Room 5AB

The “Rock Stars of Science” show surprise viral videos as they unlock some of the most outrageous acts and unbelievable finds on the Internet. Ever wonder how a man can successfully jump from a 20-foot platform into a 2-foot-deep pool of water? Interviews and unbelievable breakdowns from Science Channel’s hit show Outrageous Acts of Science will explain the science behind this and many more YouTube sensations. Submit your citizen science videos and pictures from the Exhibit Hall with #CitizenScience for a chance to be on the big screen during the panel. Autographed prizes and exclusive giveaways will be handed out to audience members in a way unlike any other panel at Comic-Con!

Vikings – 6pm, Room 6A

HISTORY’s Vikings cast triumphantly storms the stage here: Travis Fimmel (Ragnar), Katheryn Winnick (Lagertha), George Blagden (Athelstan), Jessalyn Gilsig (Siggy), Gustaf Skarsgård (Floki), and Clive Standen (Rollo), along with writer/creator Michael Hirst, and Dirk Hoogstra (EVP and general manager, HISTORY & H2). Don’t miss this star-studded event filled with Season 2 teasers.

Brickleberry – 6pm, Room 25ABC

Creators and executive producers Waco O’Guin and Roger Black, executive producer Zac Moncrief, and actors David Herman, Tom Kenny, Jerry Minor and Natasha Leggero will be on hand to premiere a hysterical episode from its second season, followed by a Q&A panel discussion.

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