San Diego Comic-Con and Disney

[Coheteboy]

Here are some upcoming events that Disney has planned for this year's San Diego Comic-Con... NEXT WEEK! I've also included a few other panels featuring Disney talent and Dreamworks and other Big Animation while we're at it.

Thursday, July 12
11:15-12:00 DreamWorks Animation— DreamWorks Animation's chief creative officer Bill Damaschke anchors a diverse group of filmmakers to demo and discuss the artistic ambition and technical innovation that goes into moviemaking at DreamWorks Animation. Moderated by Anthony Breznicanfrom Entertainment Weekly.Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

12:00-1:00 Cartoon Network and Dreamworks Animation:DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk— Picking up where the critically acclaimed feature film How to Train Your Dragonleft off, this weekly animated series follows the continuing adventures of master dragon trainer Hiccup, his faithful dragon Toothless, and his friends on Berk. Dragon training reaches new heights as our heroes unlock secrets about their dragons, explore wild frontiers, and discover new dragon species, all while battling fierce enemies they never dreamed existed. Come get a first look at the series, which premieres this fall on Cartoon Network, and hear from some of the talented dragon trainers who helped bring it to life. Room 6A

2:05-3:05 Walt Disney Studios: Frankenweenie, Oz The Great and Powerful, andWreck-it Ralph— Walt Disney Studios hosts a Q&A panel featuring the imaginative director of Frankenweenie, Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland); a special look at the world of Oz The Great and Powerful with director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy); and the illustrious voice cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Wreck-It Ralph, including John C. Reilly (Step Brothers) and Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program), and director Rich Moore (Futurama). Hall H


Friday, July 13
10:45-11:45 ParaNorman: Behind the Scenes— Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick,Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Travis Knight, Chris Butler, and Sam Fell discuss making their new stop-motion-animated comedy thriller, ParaNorman, made in 3D. Never-before-seen footage will be shown from the Laika movie that Focus Features is opening nationwide on August 17. Hall H

2:00-3:00 ASIFA: Hollywood's State of the Industry— What do the pros think of the animation scene today? Is 2D ever coming back? Is there a Stop-Motion Renaissance? How do I get a job? Panelists include Tom Sito (Beauty and the Beast, Shrek), Jamie Kezlarian Bolio (Lion King, The Illusionist), James Parris (Spider Man, Benjamin Button), Ramin Zahed (editor Animation Magazine), Josh Scherr (Uncharted III: Drakes Deception, Jax & Daxter), and a stop-motion animator from Laika's upcomingParaNorman. Join the discussion! Room 32AB

2:00-3:00 ASIFA: Hollywood's State of the Industry— What do the pros think of the animation scene today? Is 2D ever coming back? Is there a Stop-Motion Renaissance? How do I get a job? Panelists include Tom Sito (Beauty and the Beast, Shrek), Jamie Kezlarian Bolio (Lion King, The Illusionist), James Parris (Spider Man, Benjamin Button), Ramin Zahed (editor Animation Magazine), Josh Scherr (Uncharted III: Drakes Deception, Jax & Daxter), and a stop-motion animator from Laika's upcomingParaNorman. Join the discussion! Room 32AB

2:15-3:15 Tron: Uprising— Disney XD is bringing the Grid to Comic-Con! Join the noteworthy voice cast Elijah Wood(Beck), Bruce Boxleitner (Tron), Emmanuelle Chriqui(Paige) and Tricia Helfer (The Grid), along with executive producer/director Charlie Bean and consulting producersEdward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (Once Upon a Time, LOST), to see exclusive footage and find out everything you want to know about this ground-breaking animated series. The panel will also feature never-before-seen clips of Disney XD's turbo-charged original series Motorcity and a sneak peek of the upcoming animated series Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja. The panel will be moderated by Daily Variety film editor Josh Dickey. Room 6A

3:00-4:00 Walt Disney Animation Studios:Wreck-it Ralph: The Art of Story— Join Walt Disney Animation Studios story artists Nancy Kruse (Wreck-It Ralph, The Simpsons), Leo Matsuda (Wreck-It Ralph, Princess and the Frog), Raymond Persi (Wreck-It Ralph, The Simpsons), Lissa Treiman (Wreck-It Ralph, Tangled) and Josie Trinidad (Wreck-It Ralph, Tangled), and writers Phil Johnston(Wreck-It Ralph, Cedar Rapids) and Jennifer Lee (Wreck-It Ralph) as they discuss the art of story for the upcoming feature Wreck-It Ralph, in theaters November 2nd.Room 6DE



Saturday, July 14

10:30-11:30 Marvel Television Presents— Marvel's head of TV, Jeph Loeb, brings the scoop on season 2 of the hit animated series Ultimate Spider-Man, along with a never-before-seen episode...and a glimpse of the other heroes joining Marvel Universe on Disney XD! Plus, get the update on other hot Marvel Animation Studios projects, including Marvel Knights Animation, Marvel anime-and more surprises from Marvel Television. Room 6BCF


12:30-1:30 Phineas and Ferb— Witty and imaginative stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb and their secret agent pet platypus Agent P are at it again! Creators Dan Povenmire andJeff "Swampy" Marsh, along with voice talent Vincent Martella (Everybody Hates Chris), Alyson Stoner (Camp Rock), and Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad), fill you in on the latest scoop on Disney Channel's Emmy Award-winning, music-filled, animated comedy series for kids, tweens, and families. See exclusive content, including a sneak peek at this summer's epic two-part cliffhanger episode "Where's Perry?" Room 6A


3:30-4:30 Disney Channel Television Animation— See exclusive footage and clips from upcoming episodes of Disney Channel's award-winning series Fish Hooks and its newest mystery adventure series Gravity Falls, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming series Wander Over Yonder. Panelists includeFish Hooks creator Noah Z. Jones (Almost Naked Animals) and executive producer Maxwell Atoms (The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy), Gravity Falls creator Alex Hirsch (Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack), voice talent from both series, and Wander Over Yonder creator Craig McCracken (Powerpuff Girls, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends) and co-producerLauren Faust (My Little Pony, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic). Moderated by Eric Coleman, senior vice president, original series, Disney Television Animation. Room 5AB


Sunday, July 15

1:00-2:00 Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two— Warren Spector (Disney Epic Mickey), Marv Wolfman (Crisis on Infinite Earths), and Peter David (The Incredible Hulk) discuss the highly anticipated Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two video game set for release November 18. The panel will explore how the team mapped out the story for this innovative new title, as well as unveil the first details surrounding the Disney Epic Mickey 2 graphic novel, releasing exclusively in Europe in conjunction with the game's arrival in stores. The panel will also present a special never-before-seen sequence from the upcoming release. Additionally, Becky Cline (director, archives for The Walt Disney Company) will be on hand to discuss the reemergence and historical significance of Walt Disney's very first cartoon star, Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, who is prominently featured in the game. Join Warren, Marv, Peter, and Becky for this session. Room 25ABC



Go here to see more scheduling for comic-con: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci12_prog_thu.php

[Barbossa]

Re: San Diego Comic-Con and Disney

No trip report this year Coheteboy?

[bigwavedave]

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my 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER MENTIONED SHE WAS INTEREESTED IN GOING NEXT YEAR. IS IT OK FOR YOUNG TEENS TO ATTEND THIS THING AND HOW COSTLY IS IT? i AM WONDERING IF IT IS SOMETHING SHE WOULD EVEN LIKE OR IS IT TOO ADULT FOR THOSE UNDER 18?

[gameplayer951]

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my 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER MENTIONED SHE WAS INTEREESTED IN GOING NEXT YEAR. IS IT OK FOR YOUNG TEENS TO ATTEND THIS THING AND HOW COSTLY IS IT? i AM WONDERING IF IT IS SOMETHING SHE WOULD EVEN LIKE OR IS IT TOO ADULT FOR THOSE UNDER 18?

Of course it's okay! There really isn't anything inappropriate (besides some costumes people wear, but I'm not sure how inappropriate they can be, because I've never been), but it's for everyone of all ages. It's just a convention about comics, video games, movies, geeky stuff.

Badges (your tickets) will be available at the Comic-Con website, and you have to create a Member ID in order to buy them. The price varies on the number of days you go, what days you'll be going (it'll be on July 18th - 21st, Thursday - Sunday, next year), and whether you're an Adult, Junior, Senior, or Active Duty Military. They will be available starting next month, which is usually when they're cheapest. But they do sell out fast, so get them while you can! Hope I helped!

[Coheteboy]

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No trip report this year Coheteboy?

I'm lazy. Still recovering from it all. Didn't do as much exploring, didn't do as much partying... I'm looking at other people's photos and I'm jealous of them haha. Maybe I'll do one but it won't be as good as previous years.

[Exprmnt626]

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I'm lazy. Still recovering from it all. Didn't do as much exploring, didn't do as much partying... I'm looking at other people's photos and I'm jealous of them haha. Maybe I'll do one but it won't be as good as previous years.

Same here; quite a bit of my time was spent trying to get into Hall H for the Iron Man 3 panel or buying the exclusive Homer Simpson Buddha from the Kidrobot booth. Still didn't get it.

[IzzyInWonderland]

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I'm lazy. Still recovering from it all. Didn't do as much exploring, didn't do as much partying... I'm looking at other people's photos and I'm jealous of them haha. Maybe I'll do one but it won't be as good as previous years.

You can admit that you didn't have as much fun because I wasn't there. haha

Oh and Bigwavedave, Sunday at Comic-Con is family day, so there is more stuff geared towards the younger crowd and plenty of families and kids there.

[kburford]

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Okay, so I have a question. This basically has nothing to do with the thread topic of comic con 2012, but I am looking forward to 2013 and this is my first stop to get a question answered since I don't have any go to comic con forum sites.

I have yet needed to book a hotel on my own for comic con, but will be doing so for next year. I was hoping to book one early since I tend to stress out when I don't have plans set in stone. Went on today to book a hotel, and basically all of the hotels right around the convention center are not available for the comic con dates next year.

Question: Is this because... 1) everyone else is just way more on top of it than I am and booked before I got to it?! or 2) Do these hotels just hold on to these dates and don't let people book them until a later date?

I know all of these hotels keep a lot of rooms off the booking market because they go to comic con in march to be booked through the comic con site, so yes I realize that means there are fewer rooms to be booked early. Option one is the obvious choice here, but I'm holding on to the hope that I didn't miss out and now either have to book a hotel a little further out or cross my fingers when trying to book through comic con later in 2013.

Is anyone here a comic con vet and give me some insight on this whole situation? THANKS!

[Coheteboy]

Re: San Diego Comic-Con and Disney

Okay, so I have a question. This basically has nothing to do with the thread topic of comic con 2012, but I am looking forward to 2013 and this is my first stop to get a question answered since I don't have any go to comic con forum sites.

I have yet needed to book a hotel on my own for comic con, but will be doing so for next year. I was hoping to book one early since I tend to stress out when I don't have plans set in stone. Went on today to book a hotel, and basically all of the hotels right around the convention center are not available for the comic con dates next year.

Question: Is this because... 1) everyone else is just way more on top of it than I am and booked before I got to it?! or 2) Do these hotels just hold on to these dates and don't let people book them until a later date?

I know all of these hotels keep a lot of rooms off the booking market because they go to comic con in march to be booked through the comic con site, so yes I realize that means there are fewer rooms to be booked early. Option one is the obvious choice here, but I'm holding on to the hope that I didn't miss out and now either have to book a hotel a little further out or cross my fingers when trying to book through comic con later in 2013.

Is anyone here a comic con vet and give me some insight on this whole situation? THANKS!

Basically they're all locked in and they open on a certain date at the same time next year. It'll be like a lottery to get the hotel you want. Best to stay tuned to the official website to keep tabs on the exact dates.

It kinda sucks, I know.