Entertainment Weekly is Live at SDCC 2012

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Thursday, July 12
10:45a
Beauty and the Beast
Kristin Kreuk, Jay Ryan
11:00a
Twilight cast
Live from EW’s VIP Lounge!
11:45a
The Man with the Iron Fists
RZA, Dave Bautista
12:30p
Workaholics
Adam DeVine, Blake Anderson, Anders Holm
1:00p
Frankenweenie
Dir. Tim Burton with cast and crew!
2:15p
Arrow
Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy
2:15p
Expendables 2 cast and crew
Live from EW’s lounge at SDCC!
2:30p
Expendables 2 cast and crew
Live from EW’s lounge at SDCC!
3:15p
Dexter
Yvonne Strahovski
3:30p
Twilight
Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser
3:45p
Dredd
Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey
4:00p
Secret VIP
You don’t want to miss this one!
4:15p
Dexter
Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter
4:30p
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope
Dir. Morgan Spurlock
4:45p
Doctor Who
Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill
5:00p
Holliston
Adam Green, Joe Lynch, Corri English, Laura Ortiz, Dave Brockie
5:15p
Hit and Run
Dax Shepard
5:30p
OZ: The Great and Powerful
Dir. Sam Raimi, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis
5:45p
Teen Wolf
Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien, Crystal Reed, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden, Colton Haynes
6:00p
Wreck-It Ralph
John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Dir. Rich Moore
6:15p
Live from SDCC!
The one and only Felicia Day
6:30p
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Join us with the cast in San Diego!

Friday, July 13
9:15a
ParaNorman
Kodi Smit-McPhee, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Anna Kendrick
9:30a
TRON: Uprising
Bruce Boxleitner, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Tricia Helfer
9:45a
The Hunger Games
We got the tributes & more!
10:15a
Total Recall
Special Guests
10:30a
Wilfred
Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelmann, Dorian Brown
10:45a
Resident Evil: Retribution
Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Oded Fehr, Boris Kodjoe, Mika Nakashima and Dir. Paul W.S. Anderson
11:00a
Bones
David Boreanaz, Emily Deschanel
11:15a
Looper
Joseph Gordon Levitt, Emily Blunt, Rian Johnson
11:30a
Elysium
Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlito Copely, Dir. Neill Blomkamp
11:45a
The Possession
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Natasha Calis, Dir. Ole Bornedal
12:00p
We Can Be Heroes campaign
Chris Daughtry
12:45p
Game of Thrones
George R. R. Martin, Emilia Clarke, Michelle Fairley and more!
1:15p
Falling Skies
We talk to Noah Wyle and cast!
1:45p
Community
Joel Mchale, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Gillian Jacobs
2:00p
The Glee Project
Winners and conteders
2:15p
The cast and crew from Black Dynamite
Live from EW’s VIP Lounge!
2:45p
The Glee Project
Winners and conteders
2:45p
Spartacus
Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Lucy Lawless, and more!
3:00p
Nikita
Maggie Q, Shane West, Lyndsy Fonseca
3:15p
The Unknown (
Taryn Manning, Directors Martha Coolidge and Kevin Connolly
3:30p
Legendary broadcaster, and the voice of Optimus Prime
Larry King and Peter Cullen
4:00p
Mythbusters
Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, Grant Imahara
4:00p
Mythbusters
Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, Grant Imahara
4:30p
The Victim
Michael Biehn
4:45p
NTSF:SD:SUV
The stars of the comedy-action series on Adult Swim
5:00p
H+ web series
Alexis Denisof, David Clayton, Sean Gunn, Dir. Stewart Hendler
5:15p
Resident Evil: Retribution
Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Dir. Paul W.S. Anderson and more!
5:30p
The Walking Dead
Cast and crew
6:00p
47
Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Bradford, Maximiliano Hernández, Dir. Louis D’Esposito
6:15p
Simmons Comic Anthology
Gene Simmons
6:30p
Cult
Matt Davis, Jessica Lucas, Alona Tal, Robert Knepper, and more!
6:45p
Children’s Hospital
Rob Corddry, Lake Bell, Henry Winkler, Rob Huebel, Ken Marino, Erinn Hayes
7:00p
Lost Girl
Anna Silk
7:15p
666 Park
Terry O’Quinn, Vanessa Williams, Dave Annable, Rachael Taylor

Saturday, July 14
9:45a
Copper
Tom Weston-Jones
10:00a
Gravity Falls
Jason Ritter
10:15a
Anthony Bourdain
Discusses his new comic book
10:30a
Silent Hill: Revelation 3D
Adelaide Clemens, dir. Michael J. Bassett
10:45a
Futurama
The cast and crew
11:15a
Revolution
Billy Burke, Giancarlo Esposito, Tracy Spiridakos, Dir. Jon Favreau, and more
11:45a
Supernatural
Misha Collins, Jim Beaver, Mark A. Sheppard, and more
12:00p
End of Watch
Michael Pena and David Ayers
12:15p
Pacific Rim
Guillermo del Toro, Charlie Day, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Ron Perlman
12:30p
Fringe
John Noble, Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown, Jasika Nicole
12:45p
Glee
Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Darren Criss, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Naya Rivera, and more!
1:00p
House of Lies
Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson
1:15p
Sushi Girls
(Mark Hamill, Noah Hathaway
1:30p
True Blood cast and crew
The cast and crew including Anna Paquin, Alexander Skarsgard, Joe Manganiello, Stephen Moyer, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Ryan Kwanten, Deborah Ann Woll and more!
2:15p
Breaking Bad
Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Bob Odenkirk, Betsy Brandt, RJ Mitte, Jonathan Banks, creator Vince Gilligan
2:30p
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis
2:45p
Iron Man 3
Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Ben Kingsley, Rebecca Hall, Guy Pearce, Shane Black
3:15p
Shameless
William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum
3:30p
The Following
Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy
4:00p
Django Unchained
Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Christoph Waltz, Don Johnson, and Quentin Tarantino
4:15p
Merlin
Angel Coulby, Colin Morgan, Katie McGrath
4:30p
Criminal Minds
Shemar Moore, Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness, A.J. Cook, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and more!
5:15p
Once Upon a Time
Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Robert Carlyle, Josh Dallas, Meghan Ory
5:30p
Sponge Bob Square Pants
Bill Fagerbakke
5:45p
The Campaign
Zach Galifianakis, Will Ferrell
6:00p
William Shatner and Roger Corman
The legends behind The Intruder
6:30p
Lawless
Jason Clarke, Dane Dehaan, John Hillcoat
6:45p
The Vampire Diaries
Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Michael Trevino, Zach Roerig
7:00p
Grimm
David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Bitsie Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell, Reggie Lee, Sasha Roiz, Bree Turner
7:15p
CSI
Elisabeth Harnois

More Details on Warner Bros. Pictures Plans for The Hobbit, Man of Steel, and Pacific Rim at SDCC 2012

Warner Bros. Pictures Showcases Films, Filmmakers and Stars at Comic-Con

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” “Man of Steel” and “Pacific Rim” are among the titles highlighted.

BURBANK, Calif., Jul 11, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Warner Bros. Pictures will once again have a major presence at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, including appearances by fan-favorite stars and filmmakers from some of the Studio’s most anticipated films. Comic-Con attendees will also be treated to never-before-seen footage, including some that will be shown nowhere else. Talent from the films will also be on hand to answer questions, sign autographs, and more.

On Saturday, July 14th, in Hall H, beginning at 2:30 p.m., Warner Bros. Pictures will showcase a number of the releases upcoming from the Studio and its partners at Legendary Pictures, New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The special star-studded presentation also holds some surprises for the 6,500-plus fans in the convention’s largest presentation space.

The program highlights include a film that has already generated huge buzz: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” directed by Peter Jackson, the Oscar(R)-winning filmmaker of the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Jackson, who just wrapped production in New Zealand, is embarking on his own journey halfway around the world to greet fans, who are already counting down to the December 14th opening of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”

Joining Jackson on the stage will be Oscar(R)-winning screenwriter Philippa Boyens, along with several of the film’s stars, including Martin Freeman, who portrays the title character, Bilbo Baggins; Richard Armitage, who plays the fierce leader of the Dwarves, Thorin Oakenshield; the legendary Sir Ian McKellen, who returns as Gandalf; and fan favorite Andy Serkis, the extraordinary talent who is truly behind the character of Gollum. Attendees will also be invited to ask questions about the making of this epic adventure.

The presentation also includes the DC Comics superhero who, inarguably, started it all. Superman will be back on the big screen next Summer in the much-anticipated action adventure “Man of Steel.” Filmmaker Zack Snyder, the director behind “300″ and “Watchmen,” will be at Comic-Con and will take questions from the audience about the making of “Man of Steel,” which opens on June 14, 2013.

Guillermo del Toro, the acclaimed writer/director of such films as “Pan’s Labyrinth” and the “Hellboy” films, will also be on hand with a preview of his science fiction action adventure, “Pacific Rim,” opening on July 12, 2013. The film’s stars Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day and Ron Perlman will join the director on stage for the presentation, which includes never-before-seen footage cut together exclusively for Comic-Con. Fans will also have an opportunity to engage in a Q & A with del Toro and his cast.

On the main convention floor, the Studio has created a must-see, 3,600-plus square-foot booth that demands repeated visits to capture it all. Located at Space #4545, the Warner Bros. booth is the place to be for autograph signings, photo ops and more, with stars and creators from some of the Studio’s upcoming feature films, as well as hit TV shows, interactive titles, award-winning animated properties and new Blu-ray(TM) & DVD releases.

The booth will showcase static displays of the “Man of Steel” Superman costume, and Batman’s amazing two-wheeled Bat-Pod, which was introduced in the 2008 record-breaking blockbuster “The Dark Knight” and is featured again in this Summer’s most anticipated film, “The Dark Knight Rises.”

The multi-leveled Warner Bros. booth also features a dedicated area for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” featuring column and wall mountings of lenticular imagery from the film, as well as a scroll depicting the story. Images from that film, as well as other upcoming Warner Bros. projects, including “The Dark Knight Rises,” will be displayed on virtually every surface of the booth, drawing the eye from floor to ceiling.

While the Warner Bros. booth will have something to see at every minute of every day of the convention, on Saturday, July 14th, it will be the place to be to meet and greet some of the stars and filmmakers from several of the Studio’s upcoming features. Some of the autograph signing opportunities include “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” stars Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage and Andy Serkis, from 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon; from “Pacific Rim,” stars Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day and Ron Perlman, and director Guillermo del Toro, from 3:55 to 4:55 p.m.; and “Man of Steel” director Zack Snyder from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. (Please note that times are approximate. Check your schedule and other announcements for updates.)

About “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” – Opening on December 14, 2012:

From Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). The film follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever…Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities… A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know. The screenplay for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson & Guillermo del Toro, based on The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Jackson is also producing the film, together with Carolynne Cunningham, Zane Weiner and Fran Walsh. The executive producers are Alan Horn, Toby Emmerich, Ken Kamins and Carolyn Blackwood.

About “Man of Steel” – Opening on June 14, 2013:

Next summer, “Man of Steel” is coming to the big screen, presented by Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. Directed by Zack Snyder, the film is produced by Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder, with Thomas Tull, Lloyd Phillips and Jon Peters serving as executive producers. The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer from a story by Goyer & Nolan, based upon Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics. “Man of Steel” stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni and Russell Crowe.

About “Pacific Rim” – Opening on July 12, 2013:

From acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ sci-fi action adventure “Pacific Rim.” When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes–a washed up former pilot and an untested trainee who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse. “Pacific Rim” stars Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Idris Elba, Ron Perlman, and Charlie Day. “Pacific Rim” was written by Travis Beacham. Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Mary Parent are producing, with Callum Greene serving as executive producer.

Warner Bros. Pictures Schedules Man of Steel and Pacific Rim Signings for SDCC 2012

In addition to the Saturday signing we mentioned before for The Hobbit, Warner Bros. has also scheduled back-t0-back booth signings at the San Diego Comic Con for Man of Steel and Pacific Rim, with the Man of Steel participants still to be decided. The schedule for all three:

• THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

• 11:15 AM–12:00 PM
• Warner Bros. Booth #4545
• Participants: Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis

• PACIFIC RIM (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

• 3:55–4:55 PM
• Warner Bros. Booth #4545
• Participants: Charlie Day, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Ron Perlman, Guillermo Del Toro

• MAN OF STEEL (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

• 5:00–5:30 PM
• Warner Bros. Booth #4545
• Participants: TBD

Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, and Andy Serkis Signing for The Hobbit at SDCC 2012

According to Warner Bros. Comic-Con schedule (with a tip of the hat to TheOneRing.net), a signing for The Hobbit will take place on Saturday:

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)
11:15 AM–12:00 PM Warner Bros. Booth #4545
Participants: Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis

Warner Bros. Focusing Licensing on Man of Steel and The Hobbit Films

Warner Bros. Consumer Products Lights Up Licensing International Expo 2012 With Major Content Support For Entertainment Licensing Portfolio (via PR Newswire)

BURBANK, Calif., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – With an impressive marquee line-up—anchored by three tent-pole films, and highlighted by pop-classic favorites, diverse animated fare and the global expansion of its themed entertainment business—Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) brings unmatched…

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MA – FCBD: The Hobbit Signing

David Wenzel and Bob Noberini appear at That’s Entertainment in Worcester, MA on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from Noon to 5 p.m. for Free Comic Book Day!

Press Release:

Acclaimed fantasy artist David T. Wenzel will appear at That’s Entertainment in Worcester on Free Comic Book Day 2012, Saturday May 5th Noon to 5 p.m. Wenzel is best known for his graphic novel adaptation of The Hobbit, which is one of the most successful artistic visualizations of classic literature ever done.

Wenzel will sign a free fantasy art print he has created especially for Free Comic Book Day attendees. This art event ties into mounting anticipation among fantasy fans for the premiere of the new The Hobbit movie, which will be released in December of this year.

“I know David plans to bring a variety of prints and paintings to display and sell,” says Company Manager Ken Carson, “so this will definitely be a colorful visual feast for fans of fantasy art. And it’s a great opportunity for aspiring artists to talk with a world-renowned professional.”

Scola has also lined up artist Bob Noberini for the event. Noberini is well-known for his dynamic superhero style, and he will be offering free sketches to attendees as time permits.

That’s Entertainment is a “pop culture emporium”, dealing mainly in comic books, toys, movies and video games. Located at 244 Park Avenue since 1992, they have operated in Worcester since 1980.

Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotional effort by the North American comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent comic book stores. Free Comic Book Day started in 2002 and is coordinated by the industry’s single large distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors. On Free Comic Book Day, participating retailers give away specially printed copies of comic books. In its first six years, more than 2000 retailers in more than 30 countries have given away more than 12 million Free Comic Book Day special-edition comic books. That’s Entertainment has participated in FCBD every year since its inception, and has regularly featured professional artists as part of the event.

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That’s Entertainment
244 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609

CONFIRMED: No Hobbit Presentation at SDCC 2011

Director of The Hobbit Peter Jackson confirmed through Facebook that there will not be a presentation for the film at Comic-Con International this year but expects to be there in 2012:

Good news and bad news today. Bad news is that we won’t be doing any Hobbit presentation at Comic Con in San Diego this year. New Line and Warner Bros were very happy to support a presentation, but I declined, simply because I felt it was too early. There’s so much more of the films still to shoot. I just wanted to get that out there, because I’ve seen various references to the possibility of something Hobbity at Comic Con. Hate to disappoint anyone. But something tells me we will be there in force next year.

Now for the good news…

We’ve just finished a new video blog, covering a little more of the first block of shooting. So please enjoy this—at least you don’t have to travel to San Deigo to see it!

I’ve been on the go since wrapping the first shooting block, but I’m about to settle down and get into the much delayed 20 Questions. I’ve a few half-written and will get those done very, very soon! I promise!

Cheers,
Peter J