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date posted: Jul 13, 2009 12:17 AM
Comic Con 2009: My Saturday Programming Picks
Saturday is indeed the craziest day. It used to be the only day where you should stay away from the exhibit floor. However, with all days being sold out in the last few years, its equally nuts, but by now sleep deprivation is kicking in. Last year, due to being pregnant, I basically camped out in Hall H the entire day. Man my butt was sore! Here are my programming picks:

10:30-11:30 Nickelodeon: Are You Ready Kids? Ten Years of Spongebob SquarePants!- Celebrate 10 years of happiness with the world's most beloved sponge, along with executive producer Paul Tibbitt, creative director Vincent Waller(The Ren and Stimpy Show), and story editor Steven Banks (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius). The cast, including the voice of SpongeBob himself, Tom Kenny, will perform a live table read of a classic fan-favorite from Season 1. Q&A with the cast and crew follows, and be among the first to watch the yet-to-air episode, "Greasy Buffoons." Moderated by Claudia Spinelli, executive in charge for Nickelodeon.Room 6DE
Categories: Animation | Humor & Satire | Kids | Television

11:00-12:00 Lost: The Final Season Begins, with Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse-In appreciation of all the fan support through five seasons of Lost, co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse will pay homage to all the fans at their final Comic-Con appearance for Lost. Questions will be answered. Fun will be had. And you won't want to miss the surprises in store for the audience! Hall H
Categories: Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

11:15-12:00 Family Guy- Seth MacFarlane and the brilliant creative minds behindFamily Guy present a raucous discussion of what goes on behind the scenes of TV's most subversive animated hit. They'll also be offering a not-to-be-missed sneak peek at "Something, Something Dark Side," the Empire Strikes Back parody follow-up to Star Wars: Blue Harvest. Giggity! Ballroom 20
Categories: Animation | Humor & Satire | Television

1:00-2:00 Comic-Con in the '90s- The decade of the 1990s was one of continued growth for Comic-Con, as the event settled into its current home at the San Diego Convention Center. Frank Allison (Board member), Ned Cato Jr. (Board member), Beth Holley (former VP, Exhibits), Clydene Nee (Artists' Alley coordinator), Chris Sturhann(Board member), Mary Sturhann (Board secretary), and moderator Mark Yturralde(treasurer) discuss their roles in the show and what happened in the '90s! Room 2
Categories: 40th Anniversary | Fandom

1:45-2:30 The Simpsons- Now entering its record-breaking 21st season on the air,The Simpsons is the longest-running series in the history of American television and a household name around the world. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what's coming up in the Simpsonverse, including never-before-seen highlights from the upcoming "Treehouse of Horror XX," with a panel including Simpsons creator Matt Groening, showrunner Al Jean, executive producer Matt Selman, and supervising director Mike Anderson. Ballroom 20
Categories: Animation | Humor & Satire | Television

2:30-3:30 Spotlight on June Foray- She's the first lady of cartoon voices! Comic-Con special guest June Foray, known for her memorable work with a certain moose and squirrel (Bullwinkle and Rocky, the Flying Squirrel, that is), returns to Comic-Con for the 40th show. Mark Evanier and Earl Kressinterview June about her career as a voice actress, author, and Hollywood legend. Room 5AB
Categories: Animation | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Movies | Television

2:45-3:45 Sony Pictures: Zombieland and 2012- Sony Pictures previews two exciting new movies at Comic-Con!
Zombieland -What if the Zombies won? Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ###. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other. Also starring Emma Stone and Abigal Breslin as two sisters who seem to constantly cause even more trouble for our erstwhile heroes. Appearing on stage: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and director Ruben Fleischer.
2012-Director Roland Emmerich has tried to destroy civilization before, but nothing you've seen will prepare you for what he has in store for the world in2012. Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. 2012 is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. Roland will be onstage to reassure us it's all make-believe...we hope.
Hall H
Categories: Horror and Suspense | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy

4:00-5:00 Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment: Iron Man 2- Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the sequel to the blockbuster film based on the legendary Marvel superhero Iron Man. Directed by Jon Favreau, Iron Man 2 stars Robert Downey Jr. Joining Downey in the cast are Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Jon Favreau, Clark Gregg, John Slattery, Mickey Rourke, and Samuel L. Jackson. Hall H
Categories: Comic Books | Movies | Superheroes

5:00-6:00 Comic-Con: El Cortez Memories- People who've been attending Comic-Con since its early days look back most fondly at the shows held at El Cortez Hotel in the 1970s. What made it special? Those who were there can tell you. And if you were there, come along to reminisce! Panelists include Sergio Aragonés, Mark Evanier, Mike Friedrich, George Clayton Johnson, Jack Katz, Lee Marrs, Mike Royer, and William Stout, with David Scroggy as moderator. Room 2
Categories: 40th Anniversary | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances |Fandom

5:15-6:15 True Blood Panel and Q&A session- Just as it seemed things were settling down in the backwoods Louisiana town of Bon Temps, deadly new twists and evil forces have begun to threaten Sookie Stackhouse and everyone around her. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery, and humor, True Blood kicked off its 12-episode second season on June 14 on HBO. The series, which earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series-Drama for its debut season, follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin, the X-Men films; Golden Globe-winner forTrue Blood season one; Oscar-winner for The Piano), who can hear people's thoughts, and her soul mate, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer, The Starter Wife). Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy-winning HBO series Six Feet Under) created and serves as executive producer of the series, which is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris. The series also features Nelsan Ellis (The Soloist) as Lafayette Reynolds, Rutina Wesley (How She Move) as Tara Thornton; Sam Trammell (Medium, Law & Order: Criminal Intent) as Sam Merlotte; Michelle Forbes (In Treatment, Battlestar Galactica) as Maryann Forrester; Alexander Skarsgård (Generation Kill) as Eric Northman and Deborah Ann Woll (The Mentalist) as Jessica Hamby. Moderated by Kate Hahn of TV Guide. Ballroom 20
Categories: Horror and Suspense | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

5:15-6:45 Kevin Smith- Direct from New York City, where he's directing the new Warner Bros. film A Couple of Dicks starring Bruce Willis, Seann William Scott, and Tracy Morgan, Kevin Smith returns to the Hall H stage for his annual report to the masses. And remember: he flew in just for YOU. Hall H
Categories: Fandom | Humor & Satire | Movies | Television | Writers & Writing

6:30-8:00 Troma Roast- In Tromaville, you don't just roast 'em, you nuke 'em! Join Tromaster of Ceremonies Trey Parker (South Park) for this no-holds-barred roast of Troma Studios president Lloyd Kaufman, featuring past and present BFFs: Stan Lee(Spider-man, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Hulk), Brian Pulido (Lady Death, Evil Ernie) Richard Saperstein (Planet Terror, John Q, Se7en), James Gunn (Scooby Doo, Dawn of the Dead, Slither) Batton Lash (Supernatural Law) Steven Paul (Ghost Rider, Baby Geniuses), Penelope Spheeris (Decline of Western Civilization, Wayne's World), Ron Jeremy(Boondock Saints, Studio 54, Killing Zoe), Joe Lynch (His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th), Mick Garris (Stephen King's The Stand, Sleepwalkers), Chad Gilbert (lead guitarist, New Found Glory), John Rieber (G4 senior VP), Jean Prewitt (Independent Film Alliance), Matt Stone (South Park), Terry Stewart (president, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and more! What a way to celebrate 35 years of Reel Independence with Troma Entertainment! Indigo Ballroom / Hilton Bayfront
Categories: Fandom | Horror and Suspense | Humor & Satire | Movies

8:30-9:30 Atom.com, Lucasfilm, and Olivia Munn talk Star Wars Fan Movies- Olivia Munn (G4's Attack of the Show) joins Atom.com, Lucasfilm, and top fan filmmakers to discuss 2009's newly anointed Fan Movie Challenge winners and new developments in fan filmmaking. Get a sneak preview of the highly anticipated sequel, Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles, and hear about Olivia's new fan film project (hint: it could be yours). Also joining the panel will be former George Lucas Selects Award winners Trey Stokes(Pink Five), Robert Reeves (Padme), and Chris Crawford (Star Wars Gangsta Rap). Moderated by Chris Albrecht, co-editor of NewTeeVee.com. Room 7AB
Categories: Fandom | Movies | Nighttime Programming | Science Fiction & Fantasy