We’ve got a packed schedule for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Here’s the list of events and press rooms we’re currently planning to cover this year—Friday is by far our busiest day! (The descriptions are from the official panel descriptions, and talent present may change.)
If you have any questions you’d like us to try to ask, leave a comment below or tweet us at @NoReruns or @kyool.
Wednesday – Preview Night
- The Convention Floor
- Game of Bloggers Meetup
Thursday – Day 1
- The New TV Land Press Room
It’s a whole new TV Land: edgy and sexy, but always with humor. Join panelists from TV Land’s new series.
Talent confirmed to attend: Caitlin Barlow (“Teachers”), Michael Ian Black (“The Jim Gaffigan Show”), Katy Colloton (“Teachers), Cate Freedman (“Teachers”), Kate Lambert (“Teachers”), Katie O’Brien (“Teachers”),Michael Rosenbaum (“Impastor”), Sara Rue(“Impastor”), and Kathryn Renee Thomas (“Teachers”). - The Player Press Room
Wesley Snipes (Blade Trinity) and Philip Winchester (Strike Back) are joined by the executive producers of the new action series The Player for a Q&A before the broadcast series premiere this fall on NBC. From the executive producers of The Blacklist comes an action-packed Las Vegas thriller about a former military operative turned security expert (Winchester) who is drawn into a high-stakes and high-tech game, where an organization of wealthy individuals gamble on his ability to stop some of the biggest crimes imaginable from playing out. Join Wesley, Philip, and the executive producers for a compelling conversation about what fans can expect from this new exhilarating series.
- CBS Television Studios Press Room
Cast and Producers: EXTANT, UNDER THE DOME, ZOO, SCORPION and LIMITLESS.
Extant – The mystery summer thriller series is back for its second season, bigger than ever with higher stakes and new faces. When Molly Woods discovers she has unwittingly put the human race on a path to destruction, she and a mysterious stranger may be the only hope for survival. An exclusive sneak peek at what’s to come in Season 2, followed by a panel discussion with cast members Halle Berry (X-Men), and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen), executive producer Craig Shapiro, and executive producer and creator Mickey Fisher.
Zoo – The wild shall inherit the Earth in Zoo, CBS’s newest summer event series, based on the #1 bestselling novel by James Patterson. ZOO is a global thriller about a wave of violent animal attacks against humans that are sweeping the planet. The series spans eight countries and features real lions, tigers, bears and more. Join series stars James Wolk (Mad Men), Kristen Connolly (Cabin in the Woods), Billy Burke (Revolution), Nora Arnezeder (Safe House) and executive producers Jeff Pinkner (Fringe) and Josh Appelbaum (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol) for an exclusive sneak peek of the first season, followed by a panel discussion.
Under The Dome – It has been weeks since the dome descended upon Chester’s Mill with Barbie and the residents of Chester’s Mill being urged to follow Melanie “home.” Season 3 will pick up where season 2 left off, and the community will rise to new heights of ingenuity, courage and often darkness in their quest for freedom. There will be new faces, new alliances and betrayal of trust as residents learn what you “see” may not always be the truth, and that the real enemy is within. Join series stars Mike Vogel (Bates Motel), Colin Ford, special guest star Marg Helgenberger (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) and executive producers Neal Baer and Tim Schlattmann for an exclusive look at the new season, followed by a panel discussion.
Limitless – What if you had access to 100% of your brain and nothing was impossible? Based on the feature film, and picking up where it left off, Limitless follows Brian Finch (Jake McDorman) as he discovers the power of the brain-boosting drug NZT. From executive producer Bradley Cooper, the fast-paced drama will explore what happens when there are no limits to man’s potential, as Finch will be coerced by the FBI to use his newfound extraordinary abilities for good. The exclusive screening of the pilot episode will be followed by a panel discussion with the series stars Jake McDorman (American Sniper), and Hill Harper (CSI: NY), director Marc Webb (The Amazing Spiderman 1 & 2), and executive producers Craig Sweeny, Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin.
Scorpion – CBS’s high-octane breakout hit about a team of brilliant misfits who use their smarts to solve the nation’s crises while helping each other fit in returns to Comic-Con. Team Scorpion will unveil an exclusive sizzle reel highlighting all of the best action scenes and fan-favorite moments from the first season. Fans will have the chance to hear firsthand about what’s ahead in Season Two and discuss the series with stars Elyes Gabel (World War Z), Robert Patrick (Terminator 2), Katharine McPhee (Smash), Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie), Jadyn Wong (Broken Trail) and executive producer Nicholas Wootton.
- Dark Matter Press Room/Interview
Dark Matter (a new series on Syfy Channel, based on the Dark Horse graphic novel) invites you to join the crew of the Raza. Actors Melissa O’Neil, Anthony Lemke, Roger Cross, and Jodelle Ferland join executive producer Jay Firestone (Lost Girl), and creator and show runner Joseph Mallozzi (Stargate ) to discuss the mysteries of the show’s first season.
We’ll have 5 questions/5-7 min with the cast/producers. - MTV Fandom Awards
The “MTV Fandom Awards” will take place along with the “MTV Fandom Fest” at Petco Park during Comic- San Diego. MTV will premiere the 60-minute “MTV Fandom Awards Special” on Sunday, July 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, celebrating the honorees and showcasing some of the best moments from the show.
Celebrities on hand for the evening of fandemonium include:- Host-Bella Thorne (“Scream”)
- Host-Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”):
- Austin Butler (“The Shannara Chronicles”)
- Dylan Bruce (“Orphan Black”)
- Ed Skrein (The Transporter Refueled)
- iJustine and Joey Graceffa (Social Influencers)
- “The Originals” Cast
- Joseph Morgan (Klaus Mikaelson)
- Daniel Gillies (Elijah Mikaelson)
- Phoebe Tonkin (Hayley Marshall)
- Charles Michael Davis (Marcel Gerard)
- Leah Pipes (Camille O’Connell)
- Danielle Campbell (Davina Claire)
- Yusuf Gatewood (Vincent Griffith)
- The Hitman Agent 47 Cast
- Rupert Friend (Agent 47)
- Hannah Ware (Katia van Dees)
- Lyndie Greenwood (“Sleepy Hollow”)
- Tyga (MTV2’s “Kingin’ With Tyga”)
- Orlando Jones
MTV Fandom Fest Performances by:
- Flo Rida and All Time Low
Friday – Day 2
- Falling Skies Press Room
TNT’s hit drama Falling Skies will return to Comic-Con for the last time, with Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton,Colin Cunningham, Drew Roy, Sarah Carter, Connor Jessup, Doug Jones & co-EP Olatunde Osunsanmi. A special goodbye to TNT’s epic alien series Falling Skies. The cast will be on hand to discuss favorite moments, most gruesome deaths, and memorable alien battle scars. The Espheni Power Core has been destroyed but with mutant aliens running rampant on Earth, human survival is still at stake. After being tortured, imprisoned, and having their loved ones stolen and killed, Tom Mason and the 2nd Mass are filled with rage and ready to destroy the enemy.
- iZombie Press Room
After the shocking events in the season finale of brainy hit iZombie, be among the first to get the scoop on what’s in store for Season 2. Now that Liv (Rose McIver) gave the cure for zombie-ism to Blaine and Major (one that she desperately wanted to take herself!) will Ravi find a way to develop another cure? Will Clive remain in the dark about the existence of zombies? A special video presentation will be followed by a Q&A with series stars as well as executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television and based on characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred, published by DC Entertainment’s Vertigo imprint, iZombie returns this fall with all-new episodes on Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW. iZombie: The Complete First Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 29.
- Minority Report Press Room
Be one of the first to take a look at FOX’s new fall sci-fi action thriller. Based on the hit futuristic Steven Spielberg feature, Minority Report follows the unlikely partnership between a man haunted by the future and a cop haunted by her past, as they race to stop the worst crimes of the year 2065 before they happen. Join Stark Sands (Inside Llewyn Davis), Meagan Good (Think Like a Man franchise,Californication) along with other cast and producers for a special screening followed by a Q&A.
- Archer Press Room
Archer, the award-winning animated comedy about a spy agency whose employees constantly undermine, sabotage, and betray each other for personal gain, will bring together creator Adam Reed and executive producer Matt Thompson, along with the voice cast of H. Jon Benjamin, Jessica Walter, Aisha Tyler, Judy Greer, Chris Parnell, Amber Nash, and Lucky Yates. In addition to the panel, fans will see an exclusive screening of a “best of” reel highlighting many of the series’ best moments.
- Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! Press Room
Join stars Ian Ziering (Fin Shepard), Tara Reid (April Wexler), Cassie Scerbo (Nova Clarke), and David Hasselhoff (Gil Shepard), director Anthony C. Ferrante, and writer Thunder Levin for a fin-tastic behind-the-scenes journey into the global pop culture sensation, followed by a Q&A session.
- MTV’s Scream Press Room
MTV’s latest series will “Scream” into San Diego when cast members Bella Thorne, Willa Fitzgerald, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Carlson Young, Amadeus Serafini, John Karna, Connor Weil, Tracy Middendorf and Jason Wiles, along with series Executive Producers Jaime Paglia and Jill Blotevogel.
Saturday – Day 3
- Childhood’s End Press Room
Syfy’s upcoming miniseries based on the Arthur C. Clarke classic novel stars Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Mike Vogel (Bates Motel), Julian McMahon (Nip/Tuck), Daisy Betts (Last Resort), and Yael Stone (Orange Is the New Black). The cast will be on hand, along with director Nick Hurran (Sherlock: His Last Vow) and screenwriter Matthew Graham (Doctor Who) to discuss how they brought the iconic novel to screen for the very first time.
- 12 Monkeys Press Room
Join executive producers Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett, and stars Aaron Stanford (James Cole), Amanda Schull (Dr. Cassandra Railly), Emily Hampshire (Jennifer Goines) and Todd Stashwick (Deacon) of Syfy’s critically acclaimed series as they dissect the mysteries of the first season and hint at the twists and turns coming in Season 2.
- The Expanse Press Room
Join cast members Thomas Jane (The Punisher), Steven Strait (Magic City), Shohreh Aghdashloo (The House of Sand and Fog), Cas Anvar (Olympus), Dominique Tipper(Vampire Academy) and Wes Chatham (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay) and executive producers Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby andNaren Shankar for a first-ever, exclusive screening of the series premiere before it airs on Syfy in December! Hailing from the writers ofChildren of Men and Iron Man, The Expanse is set 200 years in the future after mankind has colonized the solar system. The show is based on The New York Times bestselling book series. Moderated by book author James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck).
- Z Nation Press Room
Dust off the Z-Whackers and join cast members DJ Qualls (Citizen Z),Kellita Smith (Warren), Keith Allan (Murphy), Russell Hodgkinson(Doc), Nat Zang (10K) and Anastasia Baranova (Addy) and executive producer Karl Schaefer of fan-favorite zombie show, Z Nation, as they provide a behind-the-scenes look at what fans can expect to see this fall when Season 2 premieres on Syfy. Moderated by Z Nation writer-producer Craig Engler.
- NBC Party
Talent from Grimm, Heroes Reborn, Blindspot, Hannibal, and more.
- Vacation Screening
Early screening of new film Vacation.
Sunday – Day 4
- Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll Press Room
Kick out the jams with Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, premiering on FX on July 16 at 10 pm ET/PT. Denis Leary stars as the lead singer of a legendary ’90s band called The Heathens, who were on the brink of stardom when they broke up and now, years later, are looking to recapture some of the old glory. Creator/executive producer writer/director Denis Leary will be joined on stage by actors Elizabeth Gillies, Elaine Hendrix, Robert Kelly, and John Ales to discuss the new series and present an exclusive sneak peek of the show.
- The Strain Press Room
Then catch The Strain, a thriller based on the best-selling vampire novel trilogy of the same title that will debut its second season on July 12 at 10 pm ET/PT. Fans will get an exclusive screening of all-new material, including two original pieces created specifically for SDCC and an insightful discussion with showrunner/executive producer Carlton Cuse, co-creator/executive producer/writer Guillermo del Toro, co-creator/executive producer/writer Chuck Hogan, and actors Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Mia Maestro, Kevin Durand, Ruta Gedmintas, Richard Sammel, and Natalie Brown.


