OR – Deadpool Signing

Comedian Brian Posehn signs at Excalibur Comics on Saturday February 1st from 1:00 till 3:00 pm! He will also perform at the Helium Comedy Club from January 30th till February 1st!

About Brian Posehn:
Besides writing and performing on HBO’s acclaimed “Mr. Show”, he has appeared in sitcoms such as “Just Shoot Me”, “Seinfeld”, “NewsRadio”, “Everybody Loves Raymond”, and “Friends”.

Brian has also appeared in several movies, including Rob Zombie’s “The Devil’s Rejects” and “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer”, “Sex Drive” and “Surfs Up”. In 2006 he released his first graphic novel, “The Last Christmas”, and a comedy album: “Live in Nerd Rage”. He is a regular on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and was a crowd favorite at the recent Bob Saget Roast on Comedy Central.

In 2008 he headlined the comedy stages at the popular music festivals, Download, Sasquatch and Bonnaroo. He also played a man with a prolapsed rectum on “Californication”.

In 2009 Brian wrote an episode of “The Sarah Silverman Program” and wrote the story for a “Metalocalypse” episode. He also made an appearance in the Judd Apatow film “Funny People”. He also directed a video for the hilarious hair metal band, Steel Panther.

In 2010 he continues to tour, is releasing a new album called “Fart and Wiener Jokes” and a new video for “More Metal Than You”, and was recently featured on the Golden Gods Awards performing his new song with his all-star metal band. Posehn is currently working on a new comic book (“Science Projects”).

Excalibur Comics
2444 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214-3969
(503) 231-7351

CA – Titmouse Exhibit Opening

Titmouse Inc. (the animation studio behind Metalocalypse and Black Panther, among others) are about to publish a follow up to their popular comic/magazine “Titmouse Vol 1″

In celebration of the release of “Titmouse Vol 2″, Nucleus presents an art exhibition of various personal work by artists from the animation studio. Check out a sample of their first book HERE

Artists will be in attendance to chat and sign books. Free refreshments served!
Opening Reception / Apr 7, 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Exhibiting Artists Include:

Antonio Canobbio
Chris Prynowski
Rev. Dave Johnson
David C. Smith
Gabe Swarr
Israel Sanchez
Jim Mahfood
Jon Schnepp
Matt Danner
Matt Taylor
Paul Harmon
Richard “DIKO” Mather
Travis Millard

Gallery Nucleus
210 East Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801

CA – X-23 vs Metalocalypse

Meet X-23 Cover Artist Danni Shinya Luo on Wednesday December 15th at 7pm.

Also meet, greet, bring gifts, get stuff signed by Metalocalypse/Dethklok’s Jon Schnepp from 6pm-8pm

Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim Panel Schedule at SDCC 2010

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim announces a number of panels, fan events and signings at 2010 Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif., Thursday, July 22 – Sunday, July 25, 2010.  All times, dates and locations subject to change.

CARTOON NETWORK & ADULT SWIM PANELS

THURSDAY, JULY 22

ADULT SWIM: Childrens Hospital
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Room 25ABC
Talent: Jon Stern, Rob Corddry, David Wain, Lake Bell, Erinn Hayes, Rob Huebel, Ken Marino

Check out the Childrens Hospital panel and hear from the show’s creative team led by Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and Jon Stern (producer of The Ten and Scotland, PA). They will be joined by members of their ensemble cast of comedic heavyweights including Lake Bell (How to Make It in America, It’s Complicated), Erinn Hayes (Parenthood, Worst Week), Rob Huebel (I Love You Man, Human Giant) and Ken Marino (Party Down, Reaper). Childrens Hospital explores the emotional struggles and sexual politics of a group of doctors charged with healthy libidos. Their dedication to their personal lives is relentless, interrupted only by the occasional need to treat sick children.  The complete Childrens Hospital – including both the newly produced episodes as well as the original Webisodes – premieres Sunday, July 11 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim.

BBC PANEL: Look Around You
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 6A
Talent: Robert Popper and Peter Serafinowicz

As their BAFTA-nominated show comes to BBC DVD, creators-stars Robert Popper (Peep Show, Hot Fuzz) and Peter Serafinowicz (Couples Retreat, Shaun of the Dead), are on stage to take questions from the fans.

FRIDAY, JULY 23

WB PANEL: Batman: The Brave And The Bold
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: 6A
Talent: Diedrich Bader, James Tucker, Michael Jelenic and Andrea Romano
Moderator: Sam Register

The Caped Crusader swings back into San Diego as Batman: The Brave and the Bold returns to Comic-Con for its third consecutive year with an advance screening of an upcoming episode, as well as a lively discussion with voice of Batman Diedrich Bader (Surf’s Up), executive producer Sam Register (Teen Titans), producers James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited) and Michael Jelenic (The Batman), and voice director Andrea Romano (Superman Doomsday). As a special bonus for fans, the panel will also screen the world-premiere trailer for the upcoming and highly anticipated Cartoon Network/Warner Bros. Animation series Young Justice. Don’t miss this Comic-Con exclusive.  From Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: The Brave and the Bold airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold – Season 1, Part 1 will be released on DVD August 17. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/batmanbraveandbold.

CARTOON NETWORK: Comedy Animation: Adventure Time and Regular Show
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Location: 6A
Talent: Pendleton Ward, Pat McHale, Jeremy Shada, John Dimaggio, Tom Kenny, J.G. Quintel

Come join us for a panel celebrating our latest comedies from Cartoon Network Studios. What time is it? It’s Adventure Time with special guests Pendleton Ward (creator), Jeremy Shada (voice of Finn), John DiMaggio (voice of Jake) and Tom Kenny (voice of Ice King).  Adventure Time airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network. Fans will also get an exclusive look at what’s coming this Fall including a sneak peak at Regular Show with creator J.G. Quintel.

LUCAS PANEL: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Room 7AB
Talent: Dave Filoni, Joel Aron, Kilian Plunkett

ADULT SWIM: Robot Chicken, Venture Bros, Metalocalypse, and Mongo Wrestling
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: 6BCF
Talent: Seth Green, Matt Senreich, Tom Root, Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer and Brendon Small
Moderator: Keith Crofford, vice president of production, Adult Swim

Adult Swim panel featuring show creators from Robot Chicken, Venture Bros and Metalocalypse—show creators Seth Green (Robot Chicken), Matt Senreich (Robot Chicken), Tom Root (Robot Chicken), Jackson Publick (Venture Bros), Doc Hammer (Venture Bros), and Brendon Small (Metalocalypse) will discuss their original series, screen sneak peeks, and answer questions.
SATURDAY, JULY 24

DC PANEL: Mad about MAD Magazine!
10:00 –  11:00 a.m.
Location:  7AB
Talent: John Ficarra, Sam Viviano, Sergio Aragones, Tom Richmond, Kevin Shinick
Moderator: Peter Girardi

MAD Magazine has established itself as the original and most imitated and influential satirical publication across generations.  This fall, MAD Magazine returns to TV screens with a new show for the next generation!  Come join MAD Magazine editor John Ficarra, MAD Magazine Art Director Sam Viviano, legendary MAD Magazine artist Sergio Aragones, contemporary MAD artist Tom Richmond, MAD Story Editor/Producer Kevin Shinick and your host, MAD Creative Exec Peter Girardi, for a light-hearted look at the future of an American institution. MAD Magazine will premiere on Cartoon Network September 2010.

AS PANEL: The Venture Bros.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Indigo Ballroom at the Bayfront Hilton (across from the convention center)
Talent: Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer, Patrick Warburton and James Urbaniak

Creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer host a laissez-faire chat about – what else? – The Venture Bros. They’ll be joined by Patrick Warburton (voice of Brock Samson) and James Urbaniak (voice of Dr. Venture) as they screen sneak preview clips from the upcoming season, shamelessly plug their new DVD and line of action figures, and take questions from the audience.

CARTOON NETWORK: Action-Adventure Animation: Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Generator Rex and Sym-Bionic Titan
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Location: 6DE
Talent: Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle, Glen Murakami, Dwayne McDuffie, Yuri Lowenthal, Greg Cipes, John Fang, Rob Hoegee, Daryl Sabara, Wally Kurth, Genndy Tartakovsky
Moderator: Tramm Wigzell, vice president, original series, action adventure for Cartoon Network

Come meet the creators, producers and voice actors behind some of Cartoon Network’s biggest boy heroes Ben 10 and Generator Rex. From Man of Action meet Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, and Steven T. Seagle along with the Ben 10: Ultimate Alien team members Glenn Murakami (supervising producer), Dwayne McDuffie (co-producer/story editor), Yuri Lowenthal (voice of Ben) and Greg Cipes (voice of Kevin). Generator Rex panelists include John Fang (supervising producer), Rob Hoegee (story editor), Daryl Sabara (voice of Rex) and Wally Kurth (voice of Six).  Also make sure not to miss a first look at Sym-Bionic Titan with Genndy Tartakovsky.

ADULT SWIM: Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies, Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job! and Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location:  6DE
Talent: Dave Willis, Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim and Dino Stamatopoulos
Moderator: Keith Crofford, vice president of production, Adult Swim

Adult Swim panel featuring show creators from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies, Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job! and Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole—show creators Dave Willis (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies), Jim Fortier (Squidbillies), Matt Maiellaro (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Tim Heidecker (Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job!), Eric Wareheim (Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job!) and Dino Stamatopoulos (Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole) will discuss their original series, screen sneak peeks, and answer questions. Keith Crofford, vice president of production at Adult Swim will moderate.

SUNDAY, JULY 25

CARTOON NETWORK: Live-Action/ CG: Tower Prep and Firebreather
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Location: 6DE
Talent: Paul Dini, Drew Van Acker, Elise Gatien, Ryan Pinkston, Dyana Liu, Phil Hester, Andy Kuhn and Peter Chung
Moderator: Harry Knowles

Join executive producer and series creator Paul Dini (Lost, Batman Beyond) as he offers fans an exclusive first look at Cartoon Network’s newest live action mystery series Tower Prep. Meet the series stars Drew Van Acker (The Lake), Elise Gatien (Bionic Woman), Ryan Pinkston (Punk’d) and Dyana Liu (Parenthood). Fans will also get an exclusive look at Firebreather, Cartoon Network’s first world premiere original CGI movie event based on the comic book series with creator and co-executive producer Phil Hester (The Wretch), co-executive producer Andy Kuhn (Freedom Ring) and writer/director Peter Chung (Aeon Flux).

WB PANEL: Unnatural History Episode Screening and Q&A
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Room 6BCF
Talent: Kevin G. Schmidt, Jordan Gavaris, Italia Ricci, Mike Werb
Moderator: Rich Sands

Join the adventure!  Cartoon Network’s first live-action mystery series, Unnatural History, journeys to San Diego for its Comic-Con debut. Unnatural History chronicles the adventures of Henry Griffin, a teenager with extraordinary skills acquired while traveling the world with his anthropologist parents. His unique abilities come in handy when he moves to Washington D.C. – and begins exploring the mysteries of a charter high school within the National Museum Complex. Fans will be treated to a premiere screening of a never-before-seen episode, as well as a Q&A with series stars Kevin G. Schmidt (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel), Jordan Gavaris (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Italia Ricci (Greek) and Martin Donovan (Weeds) as well as creator/executive producer Mike Werb (The Mask, Face/Off).  From Warner Horizon Television, Unnatural History airs Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network. Become a fan of the show at  www.facebook.com/UnnaturalHistory.

WB PANEL: Scooby-Doo Screening and Q&A
2:15 –  3:15 p.m.
Location: 6BCF
Talent: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone, Mitch Watson, Dan Krall, Matthew Lillard

Those meddling teens are at it again!  Find out what Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma and, of course, Scooby-Doo are up to with a sneak peek at upcoming titles from this beloved family franchise. Join supervising producers Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone (both Duck Dodgers), producer Mitch Watson (Ben 10: Race Against Time) and art director Dan Krall (Coraline) as they screen a never-before-seen episode of the new Cartoon Network/Warner Bros. Animation series Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (airing Mondays at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network) and take fan questions. Additionally, they will unveil the trailer to Warner Home Video’s upcoming all-new original animated movie Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare (release date: September 14) and will provide fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s forthcoming Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp videogame, coming September 14. Panel attendees will be served a full course of all things Scooby-Doo, as they will also hear about additional upcoming Scooby-related projects from Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

ADULT SWIM SIGNINGS

Thursday, July 22

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Look Around You Signing
BBC America Booth #3629
Talent: Robert Popper and Peter Serafinowicz

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Childrens Hospital Signing
WB Booth #4545
Talent: Jon Stern, Rob Corddry, Lake Bell, Erinn Hayes, Rob Huebel, Ken Marino

Friday, July 23

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Venture Bros Signing
Adult Swim Booth #3351
Talent: Doc Hammer, Jackson Publick

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Robot Chicken Signing
Adult Swim Booth #3351
Talent: Seth Green, Matt Senreich, Tom Root

Saturday, July 24

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Metalocalypse Signing
Adult Swim Booth #3351
Talent: Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force & Squidbillies Signing
Adult Swim Booth #3351
Talent: Dave Willis, Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro

ADULT SWIM FAN EVENTS
TIM AND ERIC AWESOME-CON 2010
Saturday, July 24, 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: Embarcadero Marina Park North

Picnic in the park hosted by Tim and Eric and other characters from the show with fan challenges (costume contest, karaoke contest, etc).

ADULT SWIM ICE CREAM TRUCKS
The Adult Swim ice cream trucks will be cruising around San Diego, keeping fans cool by rewarding them with free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream.  Adult Swim show talent will be along for the ride to pass out ice cream, interact with fans, and sign autographs.  Follow www.twitter.com/AdultSwim as we live-tweet our locations.

CARTOON NETWORK SIGNINGS

Friday, July 23

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold Signing
WB Booth #4545
Talent: Diedrich Bader, James Tucker, Michael Jelenic and Andrea Romano

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Adventure Time & Regular Show Signing
Autograph Alley
Talent: Pen Ward, Pat McHale, Jeremy Shada (Finn) John DiMaggio (Jake),
Tom Kenny (Ice King), JG Quintel

Saturday, July 24

11:15 a.m. –  12:15p.m.
Mad about MAD Magazine!
DC Booth
Talent: John Ficarra, Sam Viviano, Sergio Aragones, Tom Richmond, Kevin Shinick

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Generator Rex Signing
Autograph Alley
Man of Action: Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien: Glen Murakami, Dwayne McDuffie, Yuri Lowenthal (Ben)  Greg Cipes (Kevin)
Generator Rex: John Fang, Rob Hoegee, Daryl Sabara (Rex), Wally Kurth (Six)

Sunday, July 25

11:45  – 12:30 p.m.
WB: Scooby Doo Mystery Inc Signing
WB Booth #4545
Talent: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone, Mitch Watson, Dan Krall, Matthew Lillard

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Firebreather Signing
Autograph Alley
Talent: Peter Chung, Phil Hester, Andy Kuhn

2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
WB: Unnatural History Signing
WB Booth #4545
Talent: Kevin G. Schmidt, Jordan Gavaris, Italia Ricci, Mike Web
CARTOON NETWORK -  THE CARTOON NETWORK PIZZERIA at CIRO’S
(Ciro’s Pizzeria, 536 Market Street, Between 5th and 6th in the Gaslamp Quarter)

Cartoon Network goes beyond the San Diego Convention Center this year with a fully immersive restaurant take-over!  Come visit the The Cartoon Network Pizzeria from Wednesday, July 21 – Sunday, July 25 and experience Cartoon Network in way you’ve never seen before at the con. The Cartoon Network Pizzeria will feature sneak previews of new and returning Cartoon Network shows, opportunities for special Happy Hour free food and drink and free Cartoon Network cup  with purchase throughout the entire convention (while supplies last).
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 97 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families.  Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.