It’s Star Wars Day at Comic-Con! Look for a full slate of programs in Room 9 starting at 11:30 and throughout the day, concluding with the big “Star Wars Extravaganza” in Hall  at 4:45!

10:30-12:00 TOKYOPOP: Making Manga— Representatives from TOKYOPOP, the leading English-language publisher of manga in the world, will fill you in on the inner workings of the fastest-growing segment in the publishing industry. Panelists include editors Luis Reyes, Rob Valois, Lillian Diaz-Przybyl, and Bryce Coleman and marketing reps Jonathan Chen and Candice Uyloan. Editors will also introduce fans to new original manga, including Sokora Refugees, MBQ, I Luv Halloween, and PSY*COMM. Room 2

10:30-11:30 Spotlight on Forry Ackerman— One of the all-time fan favorites, Forrest J. Ackerman is back again as a Comic-Con special guest. The beloved editor of Famous Monsters of Filmland has been one of the seminal influences on a whole generation of filmmakers, artists, and writers. Room 3

10:30-12:00 Comic Book Law School 102: Money, Money, Money!— Learn the basics of copyright and trademark law in this popular interactive lecture series brought to you by noted attorney Michael Lovitz, author of the forthcoming Trademark, Licensing and Copyright Book graphic novel. This second workshop will cover more advanced issues facing creators who are looking to actually market their creations and ideas. Issues including licensing, transfers of rights, marketing, merchandising and distribution will be covered in an interactive setting. Attendees will participate in developing means for profiting from their creations and (time permitting) will even participate in a mock contract negotiation! Plus in-depth discussions about the options and opportunities for profit, as well as the problems and pitfalls that go hand in hand with each decision. Room 4

10:30-11:30 Marvel Comics: The World Has Changed: House of M: X-Men— You’ve seen the Marvel Universe changed, you’ve read the shocking last page to issue 3, and you’ve helped to make House of M the biggest event of the year! Now be the first to get a glimpse of how the events unfolding this summer are only the beginning! Joe Quesada and X-Office senior editor Mike Marts are on hand to unveil the next chapter in the Marvel Universe. Room 5AB

10:30-12:00 Art of Adapting Comics to the Screen— We're living within a cinematic renaissance of comic-book-based films, and here's your chance to learn what it takes to bring these dream projects to the screen. Creative Screenwriting magazine's senior editor Jeff Goldsmith will moderate an amazing panel featuring Stan Lee (Spider-Man), Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man), Kevin Feige (Executive VP of Marvel Studios), Zak Penn (X2, X3), and Josh Olson (A History of Violence). Room 6CDEF

10:30-12:00 Comic Arts Conference Session #4: The Interrelationship of Industry and Art— David Sweeney examines how the creation of superhero universes is both a commercial strategy benefiting producers and an aesthetic practice that provides fans with participation in a community. Frank Verano explains how the changing modes of production have set the means by which creators present their stories and, thus, the way comic books are consumed as a text. Marc DiPaolo examines how the intimacy of the various connections between character and storyteller have resulted in Spider-Man’s gradually, over the course of 40 years, becoming one of the richest and most complex characters in comic books. Room 7B

10:30-11:30 The Bill Finger Award— At the Eisner Awards Arnold Drake (co-creator of Doom Patrol and Deadman) will receive the first-ever Bill Finger Award for comics writing. This award was suggested by Jerry Robinson, who drew the Golden Age Batman. Along with Arnold, a posthumous award will be given to Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman Mark Evanier discusses the award and the man for which it was named with Drake and Robinson. Room 8

10:30-11:30 DC Comics: Talent Search Orientation Session— Find out what DC Comics is looking for when it comes to artists and whether you have the right stuff to draw for the DC Universe, WildStorm or VERTIGO! This extremely informative orientation session will explain how DC’s Talent Search works. If you want to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory—but not all attendees are guaranteed a review. Room 9

10:30-12:00 Comic-Con Film School 102 Ninja Movies and the Fan Film— This is Day 2 of Comic-Con’s four-day course on micro-budget movie-making. Today’s “lessons” will cover the making of the fan film, from source material considerations to legalities, gauging your audience, and finding a venue to screen the finished product. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez and Nick Murphy (filmmakers behind Tears of the Dragon, a Lara Croft fan film), Tim Cunningham, (writer/director of Xtracurricular), and Sean Rourke (writer/director of Amanda Hades and 1st Person Shooter). Room 26AB

10:30-12:00 Anchor Bay Presents— Anchor Bay Entertainment has built a horror film empire with cult classics that fans can’t get enough of. Representatives from Anchor Bay will showcase their upcoming DVD releases, along with guest stars on hand for an open Q&A on upcoming releases, including The Man with the Screaming Brain, Alien Apocalypse (star Bruce Campbell); All Souls Day (stars Marisa Ramirez, General Hospital; Mircea Monroe, House of the Dead 2; Jeremy Kasten; producer Mark A. Altman; and FX makeup creator Robert Hall); Room 6 (star Jerry O’Connell, Mission to Mars; writer/director Mike Hurst; producer Mark A. Altman; and FX makeup creator Robert Hall); Dead and Breakfast (stars Erik Paladino, ER, U-571; Ever Caradine, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back; Gina Phillips, Fear Itself; Zach Selwyn, Musician; and writer/director Matt Leutwyller); Lightning Bug (stars Ashley Laurence, Hellraiser; Hal Sparks, Queer as Folk; and writer/director Robert Hall); The Fallen Ones (writer/director Kevin Van Hook); VoodooMoon (star Charisma Carpenter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and writer/director Kevin Van Hook). The panel will be moderated by CFQ magazine's Mark A. Altman, who will also preview scenes from the Free Enterprise: 5 Year Mission Extended Edition and the upcoming CFQ Film Room 6 coming to Anchor Bay next year. Room 20

11:00-12:00 Richard Hatch: Past, Present, and Future— Actor/writer Richard Hatch (Apollo, Tom Zarick) shares his personal journey and struggles from Classic Battlestar to reimagined version to his new Magellan project, novels, and comic adaptation. The program will nclude new theatrical trailers. Room 6A

11:00-1:00 Warner Bros. Presents— This giant-size presentation includes four great new films coming soon from Warner Bros.:

V For Vendetta— Based on the groundbreaking graphic novel, V for Vendetta stars Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman, is directed by John McTeigue, and produced by Joel Silver with Larry and Andy Wachowski from their screenplay. Appearing in person at this event will be Natalie Portman, Joel Silver, and original graphic novel co-creator David Lloyd.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire—In the fourth film adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s popular Harry Potter novel series, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) must contend with being mysteriously selected to compete in the prestigious Triwizard Tournament, a thrilling international competition that pits him against older and more experienced students from Hogwarts and two rival European wizarding schools. Get an exclusive look at this pivotal adventure in Harry Potter's life.

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride—Carrying on in the dark, romantic tradition of Tim Burton’s classic films Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride is set in a 19th-century European village. This stop-motion animated feature follows the story of Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp), a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride (voiced by Helena Bonham-Carter) while his real bride, Victoria (voiced by Emily Watson), waits bereft in the land of the living. It’s a tale of optimism, romance, and a very lively afterlife, told in classic Tim Burton style. Appearing in person to show a never-before-seen look at this remarkable film will be producer Allison Abbate and co-director Mike Johnson.

The Fountain-The story of one man's 1000-year struggle to save the woman he loves. As a 16th century conquistador, a modern-day scientist, and a 26th century astronaut, he searches for the secret to eternal life. Join writer-director Darren Aronofsky (pi, Requiem for a Dream) and Rachel Weisz (The Mummy, Constantine) for a preview and discussion of this truly unique science-fiction/fantasy film.

All of these programs will held in Hall H

11:30-12:30 eBay University— Join Laurence Toney and Kathryn Kane of eBay for a session on how to buy and sell comics, animation art, and gaming (and other related items) on eBay! This eBay seminar will help you learn how to earn and save more money on The World's Online Marketplace. Room 1AB

11:30-12:30 Conan: Heads Will Roll— Join key licensees from the world of Conan to hear the latest on the ultimate barbarian king's appearances in comics, toys, gaming, publishing, and more. The panel discussion, followed by a Q&A session, will be moderated by Jeff Conner. Guests will include Fredrik Malmberg, head of licensing and creative affairs for Conan Properties International; Scott Allie, editor of the popular Conan monthly comic from Dark Horse Comics; Jorgen Tharaldsen, product director on the much anticipated Funcom MMORPG Age of Conan; Larry Marder, president of McFarlane Toys, maker of the Conan collectible toy line, now in its second series; and Anne Sowards, editor from Ace Books, publisher of the all-new series of novels, Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, which debuted this past June. Room 3

11:30-12:30 U.S. Exclusive Premiere: Skyland— Nicktoons Network presents an exclusive sneak peek at its new sci-fi animated series, Skyland. Skyland, a stunning saga that tells the tale of Mahad and Lena, a brother and sister who in 2251 must fight to save the world from despotic, evil forces and fully realize their destiny. Nicktoons general manager Keith Dawkins will lead a panel discussion with creator Cèdric Pilot and producer Vince Commisso. They’ll discuss the making of Skyland from concept to finished epic and give an inside look at what to expect in the coming months. Featuring the U.S. premiere of the show’s sneak peek trailer. Room 5AB

11:30-12:30 Big-5 War Comics: War in the Funny Books— Russ Heath (GI Combat), George Pratt (Sgt. Rock), and Thomas Yeates (Unknown Soldier) are three legendary innovators from a genre contemporaneous with numerous global conflicts over the course of the last 50 years. Discover the creation process that makes war comics so unique and why they remain relevant in modern society. Moderated by Travis Pullen. Room 8

11:30-12:30 Great Star Wars Books on the Horizon— Star Wars authors Jonathan Rinzler and Steve Sansweet will cover the many novels and beautiful nonfiction books that are coming up in the Star Wars publishing galaxy, as well as talk about their own works. Thanks to Del Rey publishing some lucky fans in the audience will take home beautiful Star Wars books as prizes, too. Room 9

11:30-12:30 Tribute to Bill Liebowitz— He was one of the true visionary retailers in the comics world, spreading the word on comic books far and wide, way beyond his flagship store, Golden Apple Comics, on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Sadly, Bill died last year. We celebrate the life and career of this larger-than-life retailer who loved comics—and yo-yos!—and was always one of the good guys. Join retailers Joe Field (Flying Colors Comics and Other Cool Stuff, Concord, CA), Rory Root (Comic Relief, Berkeley, CA), and Mimi Cruz (Night Flight Comics, Salt Lake City, UT),  along with Victor Gorelick (editor-in chief, Archie Comics), Fred Mausser (VP/director of circulation of Archie Comics), and famed Archie writer George Gladir. Room 22

12:00-1:00 The Contemporary Adventure Novel— In an increasingly shrinking world, where fewer and fewer mysteries remain, how does one create an adventure novel in the grand tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs? Our panelists’ work answers that question! Kevin J. Anderson’s current bestsellers include prequels to Dune written with Brian Herbert, and his original SF epic, The Saga of Seven Suns. Thomas Greanias is the author of the best-selling novel Raising Atlantis. Rebecca Moesta has written novels based on Star Wars, Buffy, Star Trek, and Titan AE. James Rollins is the author of scientific thrillers, including Map of Bones. Moderated by Maryelizabeth Hart of Mysterious Galaxy. Room 2

12:00-1:30 Comic-Con Self-Publishing School 102: Producing Your Own Comic Book— This second in a series of classroom-style seminars will take a business concerns approach to the topic of self-publishing. Writing and drawing your own story is just the beginning of what you need to do to get your comic book published. Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), Phil Foglio (Girl Genius), Paige Braddock (Jane's World), Anna Warren Boersig (Illusive Arts Entertainment), Rich Koslowski (3 Geeks, The King), and Mark Thompson (Cold Cut Distribution) will discuss their experiences in financing (budgets, costs, Xeric Award, profit/loss), printing (format, paper, print runs, cover price, printers), legal issues (copyrights, trademark, ISBNs), and all the other little details that you need to know if you want to start your comic book. Room 4

12:00-1:00 Spotlight on Michael Turner and Aspen Comics— Michael Turner recently completed a whirlwind year that included launching his own new series Soulfire, as well as drawing a best-selling run on Superman/Batman and providing covers for the critically acclaimed Identity Crisis series for DC Comics. Michael and the rest of the Aspen Comics team will preview their upcoming releases and other exciting projects, as well as conduct a Q&A session with the fans. Besides Turner, the panel will include Aspen artists Peter Steigerwald (Soulfire, Fathom), JT Krul (Fathom, Soulfire, Cannon Hawke), Koi Turnbull (Fathom), Marcus To (Cannon Hawke), Micah Gunnell (Soulfire: Dying of the Light), Christina Strain (Fathom), and Beth Sotelo (Soulfire: Dying of the Light, Cannon Hawke). Room 6A

12:00-1:00 Stan Lee— See the legend himself, Stan Lee, as he introduces the public to his newest superheroes from POW and IDT Entertainment. Learn all about The Condor, an upcoming film about a mysterious Latino adventurer whose fantastic skateboard is a technological wonder—a board that can outrace a Ferarri, soar higher than a rocket, ricochet off walls like a bullet, and do anything but talk. Stan will also give the waiting world its first introduction to Mosaic, featuring a fabulous female who alone has the power to save planet Earth from a mystical, terrifying menace from the long dead past. Room 6B

12:00-1:00 House of the Dead 2— Get the inside scoop on Lions Gate Films’ bloody zombie thriller, House of the Dead 2 based on the hit video game from Sega. With a completely new creative team and cast, this eagerly anticipated installment in the House of the Dead saga stars Sid Haig as Professor Curien and lots of bloodthirsty zombies. Be on hand for the unveiling of the film's new trailer as well as exclusive clips, along with director Mike Hurst, writer/producer Mark A. Altman, and stars Ed Quinn (Starship Troopers 2), Emanuelle Vaugier (Smallville, Saw 2), Ellie Cornell (Halloween IV), Mircea Mornoe (All Souls Day), Cam Powell, and director of photography Raymond Stella (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Room 6CDEF

12:00-1:00 Comic Arts Conference Session #5: The Visual Language of Comics— It has been proposed that the sequential images in comics create a language that unites with writing to create a meaningful whole. Neil Cohn provides a general overview of what it means for there to be a “visual language” used in comics, an introduction to its structure, and an examination of how it fits into a broader understanding of human communication. Room 7B

12:00-1:30 Ringers: Lord of the Fans— Reclaim the “Ring” and meet the creators of Ringers: Lord of the Fans at this exclusive event. A sensation at film festivals around the world, Ringers is an award-winning, soon-to-be released feature documentary exploring how The Lord of the Rings has influenced Western pop culture for over 50 years. See the new Ringers trailer and special clips shown exclusively at Comic-Con. The release date will be announced, along with revealing stories in the filmmakers' own words of how Dominic Monaghan (Lord of the Rings, Lost) came on board as narrator, while they traveled the world documenting all things LOTR. Enjoy extended audience discussion with executive producer Tom DeSanto (X-Men and Transformers), writer/producer/director Carlene Cordova (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment), and writer/producer Cliff Broadway (TheOneRing.net author). Room 20

12:30-1:30 Master Painters: Kinuko Craft & Donato Giancola— Meet Spectrum Grand Master Artist Kinuko Craft and award-winning painter Donato Giancola as they share their insights on technique, creativity, and influences. What do Beauty and the Beast look like? What is it like working for Playboy magazine? From children’s books to book publishers to private collectors, from Sleeping Beauty to Star Wars to The Lord of the Rings, these artists have tackled challenging commissions throughout their careers and come out standing tall. They have a fountain of knowledge to offer the fan and professional alike. Room 1AB

12:30-1:30 Seven Seas Manga— As manga’s popularity has grown over the past few years, it was inevitable that American publishing companies would start to create work in the manga style. Seven Seas is rapidly growing to become one of the top publishers in this field, and now that the company has launched its first books, the writers and artists will be on hand to reveal what the future holds! Featuring Adam Arnold, Jason DeAngelis, Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, Michael Dignan, Ted Naifeh, and Shiei. Room 3

12:30-1:30 25th Anniversary of Teen Titans— Twenty-five! They’re supposed to be teens! Either way, they star in one of the most enduring titles DC Comics has published in the last 40 years. Starting with the first incarnation in the 60s and 70s and moving through their groundbreaking series in the 80s co-created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, the Titans are back again as a hit book! Marv Wolfman will moderates this panel featuring Titans writers and artists past and present, including the legendary Nick Cardy, artist on a memorable run of the first Teen Titans series; Barbara Kesel, former editor of the Teen Titans; Geoff Johns, current writer of the Titans’ tales; and Glenn Murakami, producer of the Teen Titans animated show, appearing on Cartoon Network and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Room 5AB

12:30-2:00 The EC Comics Renaissance— Documentary filmmaker Chip Selby (Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television) and author Grant Geissman (Foul Play: The Art and Artists of the Notorious 1950s EC Comics) talk about the continued interest in William M. Gaines's legendary comic book company. A screening of Chip’s documentary will be followed by a Q&A session. Room 8

12:30-1:30 Star Wars Trivia Game Show— Members of the San Diego Star Wars Society, veteran hosts of great trivia game shows at Star Wars Celebration III and Comic-Con International in 2004, plan a comeback challenge for all fans who think they know their stuff about the galaxy far, far away. Have you got what it takes? Room 9

1:00-2:00 Spotlight on Lalo Alcaraz— Born and raised in San Diego, Lalo Alcaraz returns home as a special guest of Comic-Con 2005! The funny and sometimes controversial cartoonist of La Cucharacha speaks his mind and answers questions in this special spotlight event. Room 2

1:00-2:00 Top Cow: Meet the Freshmen— Meet Buffy star Seth Green and writer Hugh Sterbakov, the creators of Freshmen, the newest sensation from Top Cow Productions. Be there as Seth and Hugh give you all the behind-the-scenes info on the new title and the Cow crew fills you in on all the other riotous Top Cow plans for 2005 and beyond! In addition to Seth and Hugh, panelists include Leonard Kirk (Freshmen), Joshua Ortega (Frequencies, Necromancer), Francis Manapul (Witchblade, Tomb Raider, Necromancer), Aron Coleite (Crossing Jordan, V.I.C.E.), and Tyler Kirkham (The Gift, Strykeforce, V.I.C.E.). Room 6A

1:00-2:00 Advance Pilot Screening: New WB Network Fall Series Supernatural!— Be among the first to see one of this fall's most anticipated new dramas! Producer Peter Johnson (The O.C., 24, House) will be on hand to introduce the episode. In the tradition of interweaving character drama and the supernatural in such hit series as Smallville, this thrill ride takes a dark journey into the terrifying world of the unexplained. Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki, House of Wax, Gilmore Girls) has done his best to escape his family's eerie history but, along with his older brother, Dean (Jensen Ackles, Smallville, Dark Angel), Sam is bound by tragedy and blood to a dangerous, otherworldly mission. Crisscrossing the mysterious back roads of America in their ’67 Chevy Impala, the Winchester brothers search for their missing father—and hunt down evil paranormal forces along the way. McG (The O.C., Charlie's Angels movies), Eric Kripke (Boogeyman, Tarzan), and Robert Singer (Smallville, Monk) executive produce. Supernatural is produced by Warner Bros. Television Production Inc. in association with Wonderland Sound and Vision and will air Tuesdays this fall on The WB Network. Room 6B

1:00-2:30 Spotlight on Jhonen Vasquez— Jhonen Vasquez answers questions about his comic book work, his animation work (Invader Zim), and the 10th anniversary of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Moderated by SLG publisher and president Dan Vado. Room 6CDEF

1:00-2:00 Comic Arts Conference Session #6: Alternative Comics: An Emerging Literature— Charles Hatfield provides a well-illustrated preview of his forthcoming book, Alternative Comics: An Emerging Literature, and a still evolving essay collection on underground comix. Room 7B

1:15-1:45 Trailer Park I— It's a mini Trailer Park, smack dab in the middle of Friday afternoon. A beloved Comic-Con tradition, come see the latest and greatest in trailers coming soon to a theatre near you! Hall H

1:30-3:00 Coloring for Comics 2: Advanced Coloring— (You do not need to attend Coloring for Comics 1 before this panel, but it is recommended if you are a beginner.) This panel will cover advanced topics in computer coloring, including rendering techniques. Get tips on using special effects, layer manipulation, and file prep for printing. Featured colorists will be Dave McCaig (Adam Strange), Jeromy Cox (Otherworld), Dave Stewart (DC: The New Frontier), Snakebite (The Red Star), Alex Sinclair (All-Star Batman and Robin), and Tony Aviña (Richard Dragon). Room 1AB

1:30-2:30 Bringing Back Comics for Kids— How do we get more comics in the hands of younger readers? A diverse group of artists, authors, editors and educators will discuss the best way to achieve this goal through comics shops, classroom initiatives, libraries, and other mediums. Panelists include comics writer J. M. DeMatteis (Abadazad); Landry Walker and Eric Jones, co-creators of comics Kid Gravity and Little Gloomy, which have appeared in Disney Adventures magazine; Steve Behling, United Media’s managing editor, comics, who has also worked at Disney Publishing and Marvel Comics; Jeff Sharp, art teacher at Maryland’s Century High School, where a comics-in-the-classroom initiative is currently underway; Michael Cart, young adult critic/columnist at Booklist Magazine and former librarian; and Eric Shanower, creator of the comic book Age of Bronze and the Oz graphic novel series. The panel will be moderated by Steve Miller, vice president for business development and strategic planning at Disney Publishing Worldwide. Room 3

1:30-3:00 Spotlight on Jim Warren— He’s the publisher behind Creepy, Eerie, Vampirella, Famous Monsters of Filmland, and the magazine-sized revival of Will Eisner’s The Spirit, just to name a few. Jim Warren is a legendary figure in comics, reigniting the horror comics genre with his groundbreaking black-and-white magazines in the 1970s. Comic Book Artist editor Jon B. Cooke (The Warren Companion) interviews this publishing visionary. Room 4

1:30-2:30 VERTIGO: Looking Over the Edge— For over a decade, VERTIGO has been at the forefront of cutting-edge comics and graphic novels for mature readers. Learn what smart and edgy projects are in store for you in this slide-show presentation. Hosted by VERTIGO VP/executive editor Karen Berger, with group editor Shelly Bond, editor Will Dennis, and creators Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets), Jill Thompson (Dead Boy Detectives), Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man), Pia Guerra (Y: The Last Man), Darren Aronofsky and Kent Williams (The Fountain), Dean Haspiel (The Quitter), Brian Wood (Global Frequency), Glenn Fabry (Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere), Joshua Dysart (Swamp Thing), David Tischman (Bite Club), Gilbert Hernandez (Sloth), and Peter Gross (Lucifer). Room 5AB

1:30-2:30 Dark Horse Comics: Star Wars: Past, Present, and Future— Changes are in store for Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars line. 2006 marks Dark Horse's 20th anniversary, and Star Wars will play a big part in the celebration. Editors Randy Stradley and Jeremy Barlow will offer the latest word on what's in store in the coming months. Room 9

1:30-3:00 Masters of Horror— Meet the masters...the Masters of Horror! Join the greatest icons of motion picture horror together in a discussion of the highly anticipated new horror anthology series of 13 one-hour films, Masters of Horror, premiering on Showtime in October. This is your chance to enter the minds of the genre’s greatest directors, including Mick Garris, John Landis, Don Coscarelli, Roger Corman, and Stuart Gordon. Masters of Horror is produced by IDT Entertainment, Industry Entertainment, and Nice Guys Productions, and will be released on DVD by Anchor Bay Entertainment. Room 20

2:00-3:00 Hasbro: Transformers and G. I. Joe— Hasbro Transformers and G.I. Joe marketing and design teams will share their exciting plans for this Fall as Transformers Cybertron and G. I. Joe Sigma Six debut. The teams will also be available to answer your questions. Room 2

2:00-3:00 The Black Panel— This is a different kind of “Blacks in Comics” panel. Panelists will discuss black product in the marketplace and how to increase the output so more of the mainstream will see it. They include Reggie Hudlin, film director of House Party, The Ladies Man, and Boomerang, as well as writer of Marvel’s wildly successful Black Panther; Denys Cowan, executive producer of the WB’s Static Shock! and artist on the upcoming DC comics miniseries Batman in Afghanistan; Jeremy Love, writer of Dark Horse’s Fierce and Shadowrock; Michael Stradford, VP at Sony Pictures (Spider-Man DVD); Mike Richardson, CEO of Dark Horse Entertainment; newcomer Jason Medley, writer on the new Guardian line of comics; and moderator Michael Davis, co-creator of the WB’s Static Shock! and the upcoming series The Underground‚ from Dark House Publishing. Room 6A

2:00-3:00 Veronica Mars— Executive producers Joel Silver (V for Vendetta) and Rob Thomas (Cupid), along with cast members Enrico Colantoni (Galaxy Quest), Percy Daggs III (NYPD Blue), Jason Dohring (Deep Impact), Teddy Dunn (The Manchurian Candidate), and Francis Capra (CSI), will discuss the critically acclaimed first season of this UPN show, what’s coming up for the second season, and the first season DVD. Room 6B

2:00-3:30 Comic Arts Conference Session #7: The Evolution of the Superhero— What is a superhero, how did that definition change over the twentieth century, and where is it headed today? Contributors to The Superhero Book: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic Book Icons and Hollywood Heroes (Visible Ink Press, 2004) and other guest scholars answer this question and discuss their favorite heroes. Gina Misiroglu, Michael Eury, Danny Fingeroth (Superman on the Couch), and Peter Coogan discuss the essential components of the superhero archetype, the “Superman formula,” the rise of the antihero, and other topics. Room 7B

2:00-3:30 Annual Jack Kirby Tribute Panel— Mark Evanier moderates this gathering, another batch of recollections about the man they still call the King of the Comics. Featuring Steve Sherman, Scott Shaw!, Kirby lawyer Paul S. Levine, and Robert Katz, manager of the Kirby estate, plus others. Room 8

2:00-2:45 Sony Presents: Zathura and The Legend of Zorro— Two great new films from Columbia Pictures, with fan-favorite Jon Favreau (Swingers) on stage live!

Zathura—In Columbia Pictures' heart-racing sci-fi adventure Zathura, two squabbling brothers are propelled into deepest, darkest space while playing a mysterious game they discovered in the basement of their old house. The film is based on the best-selling book by the acclaimed children's writer Chris Van Allsburg (The Polar Express, Jumanji), with a screenplay by David Koepp and John Kamps. The film stars Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristin Stewart, and Oscar-winner Tim Robbins, directed by Jon Favreau (Elf), and produced by William Teitler and Michael DeLuca. Director Jon Favreau will be on hand to give you an early exclusive preview and field your questions. Think of it as “Dinner for Five Thousand” without the food!

The Legend of Zorro—Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are reunited with director Martin Campbell in Columbia Pictures's epic adventure. The year is 1850. After fighting to help California become the 31st state of the Union, Zorro (Antonio Banderas) must live up to the promise he made his wife Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones) to give up his secret identity and live a normal life as Alejandro de la Vega. When he hesitates, it threatens to tear them apart. Join us for an action-filled exclusive sequence from The Legend of Zorro.

These films will be presented in Hall H

2:30-3:30 Spotlight on Gary Panter— Gary Panter’s long and varied career includes underground comix, television design (Pee Wee’s Playhouse), graphic novels (Jimbo in Purgatory), and being “the original punk rock artist.” His latest book, Satrioplastic, published by Drawn & Quarterly, showcases his pocket sketchbook from 1999 to 2001. Interviewed by Tom Spurgeon of comicsreporter.com. Room 3

2:30-3:30 Spotlight on J. Scott Campbell— The fan-favorite creator J. Scott Campbell, artist behind Wildsiderz and Danger Girl, sits down for an uncensored chat with Scott Dunbier, executive editor, WildStorm. Join them as Campbell speaks about his past, present, and future work. Room 5AB

2:30-4:00 Spotlight on Ray Harryhausen (and all things King Kong)— Legendary visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen discusses his career with Mark Cotta Vaz, author of the upcoming Merian C. Cooper biography, Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper; Joe DeVito, creator/illustrator of Kong: King of Skull Island and co-author with Brad Strickland of Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong; and Brad Strickland, SF/fantasy. writer Moderated by writer-producer-director Arnold Kunert, whose DVD, Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection, is now available from Sparkhill Productions. Room 6CDEF

2:30-3:30 Master Replicas: Star Wars Props— Stephen Dymszo, vice president of product design at Master Replicas, will share news about exciting new prop replicas, including some extraspecial surprises. Dymszo will also trace the fascinating steps that go into turning a film prop into a replica that you can hold in your hand: from concept, to reference work in the Lucasfilm Archives at Skywalker Ranch, to working with the engineers on the final design. Room 9

3:00-4:30 ASFA: Science Fiction and Fantasy Illustrators— ASFA, the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists, was organized for artistic, literary, educational, and charitable purposes concerning the visual arts of science fiction, fantasy, mythology, and related topics. ASFA is dedicated to providing a communications link among its members, as well as providing helpful information and technical assistance. ASFA Western Director Pamelina H. and Mountain Director Larry Vela will speak about the benefits of being an ASFA member and share their expertise on art techniques and marketing. Room 1AB

3:00-4:00 TOKYOPOP: So-Young Le— So-Young Lee has established herself as the Korean creator of the best-selling manga series Model and Arcana. Join her and editors Bryce Coleman and Carol Fox for a discussion and Q&A session! Artist signing to follow at TOKYOPOP Booth #3529. Room 2

3:00-4:00 Spotlight on Greg Evans— The creator of the comic strip Luann will be interviewed by Fred Bronson, Star Trek script writer, about their Luann TV show project and the 20-year history of the strip. Local cartoonist Greg Evans is a special guest of Comic-Con International. Room 4

3:00-4:30 Spotlight on Robert Jordan— The New York Times best-selling author Robert Jordan comes to Comic-Con as a special guest. Jordan’s Wheel of Time series has over 11 million copies in print in North America alone! Join him for this talk about his books and what’s next in this special spotlight appearance. Room 6A

3:00-4:30 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe DVD Spotlight— The world of Eternia comes to San Diego, as animation legends discuss the classic 1980s series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and its upcoming DVD release from BCI Eclipse. Producer Lou Scheimer, voice actress Erika Scheimer, Emmy-award–winning writer J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5), directors and animators Tom Tataranowicz and Tom Sito, and DVD producer Jeff Hayne will share secrets about He-Man, Orko, Skeletor, Teela, and the creation of the enduring fan-favorite series. Plus, best-selling novelist and documentary director Andy Mangels will pry secrets from the panelists about the upcoming DVD releases for He-Man and share amazing clips from the stunningly remastered episodes and extensive documentaries! And what cool surprises lie in store for attendees? "You have the Power!" to find out! Lou Scheimer's appearance is sponsored by BCI Eclipse and Tower Records. Room 6B

3:00-4:00 SCI-FI: Battlestar Galactica— Their only goal is survival. Their only hope is each other. The entire cast returns for the second season of Battlestar Galactica, which airs Fridays at 10/9C on SCI FI. Time magazine called Battlestar Galactica one of the best dramas on TV, and the new season is sure to continue the show’s tremendous success. Panelists include actors Mary McDonnell (President Laura Roslin), James Callis (Dr. Gaius Baltar), Katee Sackhoff (LT. Kara Thrace—Starbuck), Jamie Bamber (Capt. Lee Adama—Apollo), and Grace Park (LT. Sharon Valerii— Boomer) and executive producers David Eick and Ron Moore. Moderated by Michael Davis, senior editor, TV Guide. Be sure to pick up a raffle ticket at the door for a chance to win a meet-and-greet with the cast following the panel in the SCI FI booth conference room. The winner will be announced at the end of the panel. Room 20

3:00-4:30 Disney Coming Attractions: Chicken Little, Sky High, and Pixar’s Toy Story 10th Anniversary , Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean 2— Moderated by animation expert and author Jerry Beck, Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios celebrate the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking release of Toy Story with a special panel featuring Pixar veterans Pete Docter, Joe Ranft, and Academy Award– winner Gary Rydstrom. The presentation showcases discussion of the film along with a preview of clips from the upcoming special–edition DVD release. Added bonus: a Comic-Con exclusive peek at the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, Cars, directed by Academy Award–winner John Lasseter (Toy Story, A Bug's Life), releasing June 9, 2006. Disney Feature Animation presents an exclusive look at its first in-house computer-animated feature, Chicken Little, with director Mark Dindal (The Emperor’s New Groove) and producer Randy Fullmer on hand to discuss it. Also, from Disney’s live-action adventure comedy Sky High, meet star Bruce Campell, director Mike Mitchell, and screenwriter Paul Hernandez. Hall H

3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Brian K. Vaughan— One of the most popular writers working in comics today, Brian K. Vaughan is best known for his fan-favorite VERTIGO series Y: The Last Man. Vaughan also works for Marvel, where he’s writing Ultimate X-Men, and for WildStorm, where he writes Ex Machina. Vaughan is nominated for five Eisner Awards this year, including Best Writer. Interviewed by comics journalist Heidi MacDonald, of The Beat (www.comicon.com/pulse). Room 3

3:30-4:30 Hellboy: Mike Mignola— The release of Hellboy: The Island this summer marks the first major print appearance of this seminal comic book character in three years. Join Hellboy creator Mike Mignola for a candid Q&A about the inside scoop on Hellboy: The Island, past projects, and his plans for the future. Room 5AB

3:30-4:30 Modern Tales— The leading subscription-based webcomics service is now three years old! A panel of cartoonists and editors from the Modern Tales family of websites will discuss the art, theory, and business of online comics. Panelists include Girlamatic.com editor (and creator of Rumble Girls) Lea Hernandez, GraphicSmash.com editor (and creator of Fans!, Penny & Aggie and Rip & Teri) T Campbell, and cartoonists James Kochalka (three-time Ignatz-winner American Elf), Steve Bryant (Athena Voltaire), Shaenon K. Garrity (Narbonic, Li'l Mell, More Fun), Ted Slampyak (The Jazz Age), Dave Roman (Astronaut Elementary) and Raina Telgemeier (Smile). Room 7B

3:30-4:30 Eisner Documentary: The Dream— Continuing Brazilian filmmaker Marisa Furtado’s series of documentaries on comics legend Will Eisner. The Dream chronicles his creation of the graphic novel genre. Among those interviewed are Art Spiegelman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Denis Kitchen, Jerry Robinson, academicians Lucy Caswell and Thomas Inge, and top Brazilian, French, and Belgian artists. English with selective dubbing/subtitles. Room 8

3:30-4:30 Star Wars: What’s New, and What’s Coming at Hasbro— Hasbro’s Star Wars marketing and design teams will share their exciting plans for this fall, when the toy line will continue to celebrate the entire Star Wars saga in a big way. The team will also have a sneak peak at what’s coming in 2006. Start thinking of questions for the toymakers now, as a question & answer session will follow the presentation. Room 9

4:00-5:00 Spotlight on J. J. Sedelmaier— His career includes everything from Saturday Night Live to Adult Swim to Volkswagen commercials. J. J. Sedelmaier’s animated antics have kept us laughing for years. The first-time Comic-Con special guest (in fact, it’s the first convention he’s ever been to, so be gentle) is interviewed by Comic Book Artist editor Jon B. Cooke. Room 2

4:00-5:00 TwoMorrows Publishing— Join the gang from TwoMorrows Publishing for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating all their fan-favorite books and magazines on comics, and win one of several prizes to be given away! On hand will be Draw!'s Mike Manley, Back Issue's Michael Eury, Modern Masters' Eric Nolen-Weathington, Write Now!'s Danny Fingeroth, and publisher John Morrow, as they unveil new products and offer exclusive previews of upcoming items! Room 4

4:00-5:30 Warner Bros. Animation: The Batman and Justice League Unlimited Superhero Action Panel— Warner Bros. Animation takes fans behind-the-scenes of power-packed productions in a revealing panel and Q&A session, including never-before-seen footage and other special surprises. Justice League Unlimited producers Bruce Timm, Dwayne McDuffie, James Tucker, and Shaun McLaughlin take your questions and unmask the secrets of bringing superheroes to life. The Batman voice talent Rino Romano (The Batman/Bruce Wayne), Tom Kenny (Penguin), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Joker) join producers Jeff Matsuda, Duane Capizzi, and Michael Goguen in a Dark Knight discussion. Don't miss an all-new episode of JLU and world-premiere footage from Warner Home Video's upcoming feature-length thriller The Batman vs. Dracula! Room 6CDEF

4:00-5:30 Comic Collecting & the 21st Century: A Dialogue of Pressing Issues— This panel discussion of experienced dealers, collectors and industry experts will engage in a dialogue on the key issues facing the comic book collecting community today. Some of the topics to be debated include the current state of collecting or investing in comics, the existence of ethical standards in the community, the stigma of restoration, the controversy of pressing, the impact and role of independent grading services, and other atters of concern. The discussion will be followed by a 30 minute Q & A audience participation session. Panelists include: Mark S. Zaid, EsquireComics.com; Daniel Patterson, President, PGX; Jon Berk, Overstreet Advisor, past president of American Association of Comicbook Collectors, Mark Wilson, PGCMint Comics; Tom Gordon III, Gemstone Publishing managing editor; Maggie Thompson, Editor, Comic Buyer's Guide, and others. Room 22

4:00-5:15 Bones— A new procedural drama that centers on forensic anthropologist, Dr. Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel, Spider-Man 2, Cold Mountain). She and her team of scientists put their skills to use to help FBI special agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz, Angel) crack extremely difficult cases by examining human remains to help determine a victim's identity and cause of death. Join the stars of Bones and executive producers Barry Josephson and Hart Hanson for a sneak peak at the pilot episode and a Q&A session. Room 20

4:30-6:00 Portrait Painting: Digital and Traditional— Jeff Watts and Ron Lemen will be demonstrating traditional portrait painting using both traditional oils on canvas and digital painting. This dynamic demonstration shows how traditional skill development relates to digital painting and the importance, as well as the positives and negatives, of each medium. Both instructors will demo from the same model as you watch the painting process on screen. Room 1AB

4:30-6:00 Spotlight on David Lapham— Celebrating 10 years of his noir comic Stray Bullets, David Lapham comes to Comic-Con in his busiest year yet. In addition to the ongoing Stray Bullets series, Lapham is in the middle of a 12-issue Batman story in Detective Comics, as he provides the script, layouts, and covers. And over at Marvel, he’s working on Daredevil/Punisher, both writing and drawing the miniseries. David talks about this work and more, including what’s in store Stray Bullets. Room 3

4:30-5:30 Spotlight on David Lloyd— David Lloyd, the artist and co-creator of V for Vendetta, sits down for an in-depth conversation, no holds barred! Learn about his work on V, his other projects, and his future plans. Room 5AB

4:30-5:30 Lions Gate Films: The Past, Present, and Future of Horror— Lions Gate Films has solidified itself in the pantheon of horror with recent classics such as The Blair Witch Project, Open Water, and Saw. Join Lions Gate and the producers of Saw for a special look at upcoming classics, including exclusive footage from the first WWE horror movie starring Kane and an exclusive premiere of the theatrical teaser trailer for Saw 2! Room 6A

4:30-5:30 The Boondocks— A behind-the-scenes look at Adult Swim's The Boondocks with Aaron McGruder, the creative genius behind the provocative comic strip. Joining Aaron are the talented actors voicing this highly anticipated new animated series, including Regina King (Ray), Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911!), Gary Anthony Williams (Blue Collar TV), and Jill Talley (The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie). Adult Swim's Mike Lazzo will moderate this Q&A session that will delve into how the strip is being brought to the small screen for Adult Swim in October. Room 6B

4:30-5:30 SLG: Strange Eggs— Editor Chris Reilly along with contributors Ben Towle (Farewell, Georgia), Jennifer Feinberg (Little Scrowlie), and Steve Alquist (Strange Eggs), discuss the makings of the new hit SLG anthology Strange Eggs. Room 7B

4:30-6:00 Golden/Silver Age of Comics: Working with Will Eisner— Mark Evanier talks to five artists who knew and/or worked with the master storyteller and discuss what life was like in the Will Eisner Studio. With Murphy Anderson, Lee Ames, Bob Fujitani, Nick Cardy, and Jerry Robinson. Room 8

4:30-5:30 Maximum PC: How to Play a Better Game, Part 2— Will Smith, editor-in-chief of Maximum PC, will share inside tips and tricks on how to reach the next level of game play for RTS games, using Blitzkreig II as a demonstration tool. Room 9 Room 9

4:45-6:15 Lucasfilm Presents: Star Wars Spectacular— It just wouldn’t be Comic-Con International without hearing the latest on Lucasfilm and Star Wars from Steve Sansweet, the company’s head of Fan Relations. Sansweet will cap Star Wars Day with peeks and previews into what’s on the horizon. There’s a lot more Star Wars on the way, and the record-breaking release of Revenge of the Sith is just the start of a new chapter for the world’s favorite space saga. Sansweet will show that Lucasfilm means it when it says, “Star Wars is Forever.” Hall H

5:00-6:00 The Yonnic Factor: Do Women Write Differently?— When creating imaginary worlds and universes, does the gender of the author affect the types of stories told? Does the gender of the author affect readership? Some of the field’s brightest female stars share their experiences. Panelists include actress Amber Benson (Tara on Buffy the Vampire Slayer), co-writer of the forthcoming novel Ghosts of Albion: Accursed; USA Today best-selling author Nancy Holder, whose new anthology is Outsiders; Betsy Mitchell, the VP/editor-in-chief of Del Rey Books; Rebecca Moesta, who has written novels based on Star Wars, Buffy, Star Trek, and Titan A.E.; and R .H. Stavis, one of the youngest rising authors in fiction today, with work from Tomb Raider to the number-one selling ghost book, Daniel’s Veil. Moderator Maryelizabeth Hart is an owner of Mysterious Galaxy, one of the premier independent genre stores. Room 2

5:00-6:00 The First-Ever Fanboy Radio Panel!— Hosts Scott Hinze, Oliver Tull, and David Hopkins have been broadcasting comic book talk on the airwaves and the Internet for over three and a half years. In this panel, the fanboys talk about the history of the show, what’s next, and other fanboy projects, will have a Q&A session, and will be giving out TONS of great prizes! Guest panelists will include Joe Quesada (EIC Marvel Comics), Jim Lujan (jimlujan.com), Scott Kurtz (PVP), and many more! Room 4

5:30-7:00 DC Comics: Crisis Counseling with Dan DiDio— How do you top Crisis on Infinite Earths? Orchestrate another one! Join Dan DiDio, VP/executive editor, DCU, as he institutes a support system for those of you still reeling from the last crisis. This forum is open to all to share thoughts and concerns on the mega-event and all that leads up to it. He’s here to help! Room 5AB

5:30-7:00 The Jim Henson Company’s 50th Anniversary: Retrospective and Sneak Peek at MirrorMask— The JHC was founded in 1955 by prolific artist and puppeteer Jim Henson. Leaders of the company will take a look back at some rare footage of Jim’s early performances. Also see the recent achievements of the company’s newest performed animation technology and a sneak peek at upcoming projects, including this fall’s MirrorMask. Room 6B

5:30-7:00 Cartoon Network: Adult Swim— Adult Swim brings you the shows’ creators—you bring the questions. Moderated by Keith Crofford, VP of Adult Swim production, and featuring Seth Green and Matt Senreich, co-creators of the new original series Robot Chicken; Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, co-creators of the other new original series Tom Goes to the Mayor; Matt Maiellaro, co-creator and writer of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and 12oz Mouse; and Dave Willis, co-creator and writer of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Squidbillies. Room 6CDEF

5:30-7:00 ASIFA Presents: History of Animation— Larry Loc teaches animation and animation history at Cal State Fullerton and Brooks College and is a member of the executive board of ASIFA-Hollywood, the International Animated Film Society. Join him for his yearly screening of rare silent animation classics. Room 7B

5:30-7:00 Action Figure Insider: Under the Knife— Action figure sculpting is pop art that is just recently coming into the spotlight. In years past, nameless, faceless sculptors cranked out figure after figure of beloved characters, but today the sculptors are becoming better known among fans and the industry. In this discussion with some of the industry’s top sculptors you’ll discover the path that led them to many a fanboy’s dream job. Find out what tools and materials they use and where laser scanning ends and the sculptor takes over. Panelists will discuss mold-making, painting, and scanning technology. Find out their favorites, and what figure they would like to do over. Moderator Julius Marx, from ActionFigureInsider.com, is joined by panelists Tim Bruckner, sculptor, and Shawn Knapp, associate art director, DC Direct; Chris Dahlberg, Eric “Cornboy” Mayes, and The Four Horsemen, sculptors, Mattel, NECA; Digger, president and founder, Art Asylum; and Ruben Procopio, sculptor, Electric Tiki, Disney Feature Animation. Room 9

6:00-7:00 Live Action Role-Playing: From Good Idea to Game On!— From fantasy to horror to sci-fi and everything in between, it's possible to create a live-action role-playing game in almost any genre. You've got an idea for a game but don't know how to get it going? Writer and "Campaign" LARP co-creator Andrew Gaughen wants to help you! Andrew will go over the basics of creating a single game, playing with different systems, handling both Players & NPCs, and just getting the thing up and running. Most of all, it's about having fun! Q&A session, time permitting. Room 1AB

6:00-7:00 VIZ Media: Introducing Shojo Beat!— A new magazine and a new graphic novel imprint! Shôjo manga has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the entire graphic novel genre, dispelling the myth that comics are only for boys. Shôjo manga often depict plots set around love, family, responsibility, and identity. The level of fantasy, artifice, or artistic ambition involved in most shôjo stories is endearing, and the universal appeal of these stories has helped to drive the genre’s popularity, particularly among girls and young women in North America. Room 2

6:00-7:00 Disaster!— Coming soon to a theatre near you: Disaster!, a stop-motion animated spoof of Hollywood blockbuster movies. Director Roy T. Wood (Celebrity Deathmatch), writing team Paul Benson (X-Men Unlimited) and Matt Sullivan (The God and Devil Show), character fabricator Morgan Hay, and producer Yitzhak Ginsberg (100 Girls, Monster Man) of Dream Entertainment Inc will give you an insider’s look into how an independent, self-financed stop-motion movie has been made against all odds and why the famed Motley Crüe are taking part in it. Moderated by Ryan Ball, Animation Magazine. Room 3

6:00-7:00 Comic-Con WebComics School 101: Getting Started— What should you write about? Should you collaborate? Should you build your own website? Bill Barnes (Unshelved) leads fellow web cartoonists Jonathan Rosenberg (Goats), Dave Kellett (Sheldon), Kristofer Straub (Checkerboard Nightmare), Ted Slampyak (Jazz Age), and Stephen Notley (Bob the Angry Flower) in a discussion of how they found their unique voices and surmounted the technical and logistical challenges of publishing comics on the web. Room 4

6:00-7:00 Bongo Comics Sneak Peek— Bongo Comics offers a mouth-watering preview of several upcoming Simpsons and Futurama comic projects. Bongo’s managing editor Terry Delegeane, along with Ian Boothby (The Simpsons/Futurama Crossover Crisis), and Bill Morrison (Heroes Anonymous) will share what’s in the future for Futurama Comics, Simpsons Comics, and Bongo’s newest title, Simpsons Super Spectacular! This all-star panel also features a special spotlight on Bart Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror #11, with superstar guest creators Gene Colan (Daredevil), Mark Schultz (Xenozoic Tales), Len Wein, (X-Men), Marv Wolfman (Tomb of Dracula), and Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing)! Room 8

Nighttime Programs

7:00-8:00 Klingon Lifestyles Presentation— A Comic-Con Friday night tradition! The crew of the IKV Stranglehold return with their latest mission as they send a rescue team to locate the ship, apparently adrift and abandoned. it may turn out to be a trap created by a race they have not encountered before. Experience their latest ongoing adventure of life aboard a Klingon vessel. All species are welcome. Room 6A

7:00-11:00 The Jim Henson Company’s 50th Anniversary: Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal— The Jim Henson Company continues its 50th anniversary celebration with screenings of Jim Henson’s classic fantasy features, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, with a special introduction by co-CEO and performer Brian Henson. Room 6B

8:00-11:00 SCI FI Friday! New Episodes of Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Battlestar Galactica— Don’t go home or back to your hotel room! We’ve got your SCI FI Friday right here! That’s right...it’s premier night on the SCI FI Channel and we have all three brand-new season openers for Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Battlestar Galactica, on a big screen, uncut and commercial-free! Bring a snack, settle back and oh, don’t thank Comic-Con, thank SCI FI!

8:00 Stargate: SG-1—Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell (Ben Browder), the newest member of the SG-1 team, sets out on a mission with Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks), Teal'c (Christopher Judge), and Vala (Claudia Black) to uncover a stash of ancient riches.

9:00 Stargate Atlantis—As Lt. Aiden Ford (Rainbow Sun Francks) recovers from his near-fatal encounter with a Wraith, the team races against time to save the city from an impending Wraith assault.

10:00 Battlestar Galactica—With Adama (Edward James Olmos) mortally wounded and Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnell) in the brig, Tigh (Michael Hogan) faces his first test of leadership: reuniting Galactica with the rest of the fleet.

All three shows screen in Room 6CDEF

8:30-10:00 An Evening with J. J. Sedelmaier— Comic-Con special guest J. J. Sedelmaier is joined by animation historian Jerry Beck in this retrospective of some of Sedelmaier’s best work, including cartoons and commercials. Spend the evening with one of the funniest animators working in the business today! Room 6A

8:30-11:00 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards— The gala 17th annual Will Eisner Awards ceremony will feature special tributes to the late comics giant, including a retrospective slide show. Celebrity presenters will be handing out Eisner Awards in 26 categories. Other awards to be presented include the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award, the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, the Bill Finger Excellence in Comics Writing Award, the CBLDF Defender of Freedom Award, and the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailing Award. The MC for the evening is Eisner Awards administrator Jackie Estrada. Seating is open to everyone with a Comic-Con badge. Doors open at 8:15. For more details, seepage 8 of your Events Guide. Room 20

10:00-11:00 Jerry Beck’s Worst Cartoons Ever— If Ed Wood were an animator, these are the cartoons he would have made. Animation historian Jerry Beck presents an all-new selection of some of the worst animated films ever made. This hilarious program showcases the terrible stories, awful artwork, crappy dialogue, and horrible animation of television cartoons from the 1950s and 60s. Past favorites such as Super President (a one-man weapon of mass destruction), Mighty Mr. Titan (a physical fitness propaganda cartoon show), Johnny Cypher in Dimension Zero (a space cadet with far-out adventures), and Clutch Cargo (he with the live-action lips) will be joined this year by Rocket Robin Hood (and his band of "Merry Men"), Bucky & Pepito (hands down, the worst cartoon series ever made), Rankin-Bass's King Kong (move over Peter Jackson!), and many others. Room 6A

11:00-1:00 Promedio Rojo— Nerdy comic book aficionado Roberto Rodriguez battles low self-esteem, loser friends, and vicious high school bullies as he vies for the heart of Christina, the hot new girl from Madrid. Hilariously dark, sometimes violent, and always unpredictable, this debut film from Chilean filmmaker Nicolas Lopez features great animated comic book sequences, crazy superhero segues, and more teen angst than even Spider-Man could handle. Napoleon Dynamite meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High, with a little bit of Star Wars thrown in for good measure, Promedio Rojo (which loosely translated means "Failing Grade") is a teen angst comedy so outrageous and spot-on that its appeal spans the globe. You're sure to laugh, whether you were a jock, a cheerleader, a teacher's pet or the school slut. In the grand tradition of John Hughes, Kevin Smith, and bodily-fluid humor, this film hilariously hails Lopez's cinematic coming of age. The surprise smash hit of the South By Southwest Film Festival and the Los Angeles Film Festival has been described by Guillermo Del Toro as "a true masterpiece inside Chilean cinema...Nicolas Lopez is a unique and bizarre being." Harry Knowles of Ain't It Cool News says it’s "a geek masterpiece of comedic insanity!...it's fantastic!" Adult themes. Room 6B