Comic-Con 2013
Comic Con 2013 is being held July 18-21 in San Diego.
Schedule
- Supernatural has a panel from 10-11am in Hall H on Sunday 21st July. The panelists are showrunner Jeremy Carver along with Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, and Mark Sheppard. The panel will be moderated by Rich Sands who is a Senior editor at TV Guide Magazine. You can follow him @TVGMRichSands source.
- There is no livestreaming of Comic Con panels, however last year Warner Brother posted the entire panel on YouTube.
- There are extensive press interviews including video with panel members. These will feature the first spoilers for Season 9.
- Actor and uber geek Zach Levi is again running Nerd HQ. This is separate to Comic Con, taking place in San Diego's Gas Lamp district. Nerd HQ features panels on technology and gaming and panels by many of the geeky stars in town for Comic Con. All the proceeds from the panels go to the charity Operation Smile. Jared will again take part. You do not need a Comic Con ticket to buy a ticket to these events. Ticket info when available. In 2012, all the panels were free to watch via livestream.
Schwag!
- The Official WB Comic Con bags this year is a back pack WITH A CAPE. 130,000 of the bags have been produced and will be provided to Comic-Con attendees throughout the convention. The all-new 2013 edition is fashioned as a backpack and features a detachable cape that can be worn separately, as can the backpack.
- Cinequest has an exclusive tee that will only be available to buy at Comic Con (Cinequest are at booth 4738). If you are going and don't want to miss out, you can pre-order them here.
- The Comic Con edition of TV Guide Magazine has a cover with Sam/Jared and Dean/Jensen. They are available for free at the Con or from Newsstands and on Digital Platforms from July 17. source
- Dangerbottom & Kodpiece return! Richard Speight and Rob Benedict's crazy alter egos will be covering #ComiCon for GameSpot.com.
Thursday, July 18
The Sidekick: Premiere Screening and Q&A
This movie about a superhero sidekick was written and stars Rob Benedict. The panel will feature Rob, and Richard Speight who also appears in the movie.
3:00pm - 4:00pm; Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Friday, July 19
The Business of Fan Art with Josh Wattles from deviantArt
12:00pm - 1:00pm; Room 29A
Why Fanfiction Is Taking Over the World
A panel about fanfic moderated by Ann Jamieson, editor of a book of the same name, which will feature a chapter on Supernatural fic.
2:00pm - 3:00pm; Room 29A
At the Drive-In with Metallica
6:30pm - 7:00pm; Hall H
All four members of Metallica, will be at this panel t promote the 3D doco "Metallica Through the Never". The band has said they will do a secret gig sometime during the Con as well.
Saturday, July 20
Supernatural & Suicide Squad writer Adam Glass will be signing at the DC Entertainment booth (#1915) from 2-3pm
Geek and Sundry
Felicia Day reveals her upcoming shows on the Geek and Sundry network and exciting new partnerships.
11:00am - 12:00pm; Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
The Tick: 25th Year Anniversary
Ben Edlund and a panel discuss the 25-year history of The Tick.
1:00pm - 2:00pm; Room 23ABC
The Tomorrow People
Mark Pellegrino will be part of this panel about a new CW series, based on a 70s UK series.
5:55pm - 6:55pm; Room 6BCF
Revolution Special Video Presentation and Q&A
Panel and Q & A for Eric Kripke's new season. No confirmation that Kripke will be in attendance.
Links
- Seanan MacGuire's Guide to Surviving the San Diego International Comic Convention, 2013 Edition. A really practical guide to making the most of Comic Con. If its your first Comic Con you MUST read this!
- Comic Con website
