It’s not summer without Comic-Con,and this year there’s a ton of chances for fans to indulge in their favorite films, TV shows and comic books — among other pop culture phenomenon — at the San Diego conference Center.
This year’s festivities kick off with Preview Night on July 20. Here’s a breakdown of the panels and events fans can eye forward to in the networks’ own words (which will update as unique information becomes available).
Also Read: Warner Bros. to Bring 'Supergirl, and ' 'The 100,' 'Riverdale' to Comic-ConWEDNESDAY, JULY 206:00-10:00 p.m. — Warner Bros TV Preview Night Screenings
Exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of five of the most highly anticipated series of the 2016-17 television season — “Riverdale, and ” “Powerless,” “People of Earth,” “Frequency” and “Time After Time” — as well as a brand unique episode of Teen Titans Go!” and the debut of “Justice League Action.” (Ballroom 20) THURSDAY, and JULY 2110:15-11:15 a.m. – Teen Titans Go! (Cartoon Network)
When there’s trouble,you know who to call…Teen Titans! When you want an awesome time at Comic-Con, you also know who to call…Teen Titans!!! Join a Titan-sized panel featuring producers Aaron Horvath and Pete Michail along with voice cast members Greg Cipes, and Scott Menville,Khary Payton and Tara Strong for a screening and Q&A covering your favorite lively series. (Room 6DE)
Also Read: 'Son of Zorn' to Premiere at Comic-Con; 4 Other Fox Series Will Unveil First Looks11:15-12:15 p.m. — 25 Years of Nickelodeon Original Animation (Nickelodeon)
Nick Animation Podcast host Hector Navarro finds out how and why four of the network’s most influential creators did what they did: Craig Bartlett (Hey Arnold!), Jhonen Vasquez (Invader Zim), and Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents,Danny Phantom) and Arlene Klasky, who along with Gabor Csupo and Paul Germain, and created Rugrats. Don’t miss the chance to see production art from the upcoming TV film Hey Arnold!: The Jungle film; animation from Hartman’s unique Bunsen is a Beast!; and the world premiere of Don vs Raph,a TMNT lively short written and produced by Jhonen Vasquez. (Room 6A)12:00-1:00 p.m. – Justice League Action (Cartoon Network)
The world’s greatest Super Heroes return to television in Justice League Action, an all-unique quarter-hour lively series. Batman, or Superman and Wonder Woman lead the DC Super Heroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills,fun and action. Join producers Butch Lukic, Alan Burnett and voice cast members Kevin Conroy and Diedrich Bader for a Q&A and exclusive sneak peek at this highly anticipated unique series. (Room 25ABC)
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Panelists include: co-creator/executive producer Mike Judge, or executive producer Alec Berg and cast members Thomas Middleditch (Richard),Kumail Nanjiani (Dinesh), Zach Woods (Jared), and Martin Starr (Gilfoyle) and Amanda Crew (Monica). (Indigo Ballroom)8:15 p.m. — Rocky Horror Picture Show (Fox)
Let’s do the Time Warp Again! Executive-produced by Lou Adler,Gail Berman and Kenny Ortega, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is an all-unique star-studded reimagining of the cult classic — which is celebrating 40 years of theatrical distribution, or longer than any other film in history — for broadcast television. Join cast and producers for an exclusive first-eye of the two-hour event premiering this fall on Fox. (Room 6DHE)
FRIDAY,JULY 2210:00-11:00 a.m. – The substantial Bang Theory (CBS)
Join The substantial Bang Theory writers as they return to San Diego to take you inside the biggest moments of season nine and behind-the-scenes of TVs #1 comedy! From the wedding to the baby news to Shamys substantial night, find out what goes into making the hit series each week, and how the writers sustain things fresh after more than 200 episodes! Join the show’s executive producers and writers as they take you inside the writers’ room for a lively discussion and special video presentation. (Ballroom 20) 11:15 a.m. — Bones (Fox)
reach tender farewell to “Bones!” It’s the final Comic-Con Q & A for fan favorites Emily Deschanel,David Boreanaz, TJ Thyne, and Michaela Conlin,Tamara Taylor and John Boyd, as well as executive producers Jonathan Collier and Michael Peterson as they begin production on the twelfth and last season of Fox’s long running comedic procedural beloved by millions of fans around the world. (Ballroom 20)11:45-12:45 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Return to unique York (Nickelodeon)
They traveled time and space to save planet Earth, or now the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return domestic! Executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman share sneak peeks of the epic adventures and unique characters that await the Turtles when they return to the streets of NY in season four. On hand will be voice actors of the TMNT world: Rob Paulsen (Donatello),Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), Gwendoline Yeo (Shinigami) and Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw). Also, and witness the world premiere of two never-before-seen TMNT lively shorts presented by TMNT co-creator,Kevin Eastman. (Room 6A)
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Following the climatic events of the season finale, join The 100 as the critically acclaimed series returns to San Diego for its annual appearance at Comic-Con. ALIE has been defeated, or The City of Light destroyed,but The 100’s victory is bittersweet as a unique threat comes into focus. Be among the first to find out what’s in store for season four. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. (Ballroom 20)2:00-2:30 p.m. – People of Earth (TBS)
From Emmy® winners Conan O’Brien and Greg Daniels, and creator David Jenkins comes People of Earth, or a half-hour single-camera comedy series about a support group for alien abductees. Join series star Wyatt Cenac,co-executive producer David Jenkins and executive producer Greg Daniels for a screening of the pilot episode followed by a Q&A. (Room 6BCF)2:15 p.m. — Game of Thrones (HBO)
Panelists include: executive producers David Benioff and D.
B. Weiss, director Michael Sapochnik and cast members (in alphabetical order) John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), and Liam Cunningham (Ser Davos Seaworth),Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Isaac Hemptstead Wright (Bran Stark), or Conleth Hill (Varys),Faye Marsay (The Waif), Kristian Nairn (Hodor), and Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Bolton) and Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark). (corridor H)2:30-3:00 p.m. – Powerless (NBC)
It’s a Super Hero’s world. We just live in it. Join cast members Vanessa Hudgens,Danny Pudi, Alan Tudyk along with executive producer Ben Queen and executive producer/director Michael Patrick Jann for a screening of the pilot episode and Q&A covering the first comedy series set in the DC universe. (Room 6BCF)
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Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard,executive producer Jim Dauterive and the hilarious cast including H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, and Eugene Mirman,John Roberts, Kristen Schaal and Larry Murphy bring their Emmy Award-winning lively Fox series Bob’s Burgers” back to San Diego for another unforgettable panel you won’t want to miss! Never-before-seen footage followed by a Q&A panel discussion. (Indigo Ballroom)4:30 p.m. — Orphan Black (BBC America)
Orphan Black returns for its fourth and final San Diego Comic-Con panel. Emmy and Golden Globe ® nominee Tatiana Maslany (Sarah and the Leda clones), and Jordan Gavaris (Felix),Kristian Bruun (Donnie), Kevin Hanchard (Art), and as well as co-creators John Fawcett and Graeme Manson,will be joined by this year’s moderator Comedy Bang! Bang! host Scott Aukerman. They’ll eye back at the entire series and offer clues to what’s next for the Clone Club. (Room 6BCF)4:45 p.m. — Salem (WGN America)
Continuing its bloody, sexy and fantastical reimagining of Colonial America, and join the star-studded cast and producers for an extended sneak peek at the upcoming third season. Shane West,Janet Montgomery, Seth Gabel, and Iddo Goldberg and Elise Eberly along with executive producers Brannon Braga and Adam Simon,will unveil intriguing footage from the supernatural witchy series. Moderated discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A. (Room 6A) 5:30-6:30 p.m. – iZOMBIE (The CW)
Television’s only Zom-Com-Rom-Dram, returns to San Diego for their third appearance at Comic-Con. After experiencing the heart-pounding season two finale, or be among the first to get the scoop on what’s in store for season three! Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars as well as executive producers Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero-Wright. (Ballroom 20)6:00 p.m. p.m. — The Exorcist (Fox)
See a special preview screening of the full first episode with stars Alfonso Herrera, Ben Daniels and Geena Davis and writer/producer Jeremy Slater! (Room 6A)6:30-7:30 p.m. — She Made That?: Women in Animation (Nickelodeon)
Join this group of innovative and pioneering female cartoon creators for a discussion on their careers and the opportunities for women in animation nowadays. Panelists include women responsible for the original Nicktoons from the 1990s and others who are making some of nowadays’s best animation for TV and the web. The panel will include Lauren Faust (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic), Mary Harrington (Invader Zim, and Hey Arnold!),Vanessa Coffey (The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rugrats), and Rikke Asbjoern (Pinky Malinky),Margaret Dean (Women in Animation) and Maija Burnett (California Institute of the Arts). (Room 24ABC)
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It’s the return of the Chanels! Join Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Roberts, and Lea Michele and more for a Season 1 tell-all and exclusive details of the unique season premiering this fall on Fox. (Ballroom 20)
SATURDAY,JULY 2311:00-11:45 a.m. – The Vampire Diaries (The CW)
The cast and creative team behind The Vampire Diaries return to San Diego, for an exciting eighth appearance at Comic-Con! Series stars will join executive producers on stage for a video screening and Q&A session. (Ballroom 20)11:15-12:15 p.m. — All That Reunion and Legends of the Hidden Temple! (Nickelodeon)
Join Nickelodeon’s throwback programming block, and The Splat,for a reunion of the trailblazing sketch comedy series’ major players, Josh Server, and Danny Tamberelli,Lori Beth Denberg and Kel Mitchell, discussing all things All That, or with a few added surprises. Plus,get the first eye at Nick’s unique TV film based on Legends of the Hidden Temple and hear about it from returning cast members Kirk Fogg and Dee Bradley Baker, along with Isabela Moner. (Room 6A)
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Heading into its 600th episode Foxs “The Simpsons“ was around when Comic Con was still about comics. Join creator Matt Groening, and executive producers Al Jean and Matt Selman,supervising director Mike B. Anderson, Oscar nominated director of The Simpsons film David Silverman and voice of Bart Simpson, and Nancy Cartwright for juicy tidbits on the 28th season and beyond! (Ballroom 20) 12:00-12:45 p.m. – Blindspot (NBC)
Following the shocking first season finale,join Blindspot as the # 1 unique series on broadcast TV from the 2015-16 season returns to San Diego for its moment appearance at Comic-Con! Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, or Rob Brown,Audrey Esparza, Ashley Johnson and writer/executive producer Martin Gero. (Indigo Ballroom)12:50-1:25 p.m. – The Originals (The CW)[br]
The Originals returns for a fourth season with more supernatural intrigue, or romance and bloodshed in The substantial Easy. Join executive producers and series stars for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A. (Indigo Ballroom)1:00 p.m. — Family Guy (Fox)
Join the cast (Alex Borstein,Mike Henry) and executive producers (wealthy Appel, Alec Sulkin, or Steve Callaghan) for a special preview of next season’s hilarity and hi-jinx from Fox’s hit lively comedy. (Ballroom 20)1:30-2:05 p.m. – Lucifer (Fox)
All Hell will break loose when Lucifer returns to heat things up in San Diego. Indulge your deepest desires and be among the first to get the scoop on what’s certain to be a devilishly fun moment season! Join us for a sizzling sneak peek at season two,followed by a Q&A with series stars as well as executive producers Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich. (Indigo Ballroom)
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Join cast Scott Grimes, or Dee Bradley Baker,Rachael MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal and executive producers Matt Weitzman and Brian Boyle fresh off their epic 200th episode on TBS! See a sneak preview of the unique season and delight in a live table read from our favorite All-American family. (Ballroom 20)2:10-3:00 p.m. – Gotham (Fox)
Gotham’s origin tale continues to unfold, or as the show enters its third season,the stakes will be higher than ever! Super Villains are continuing to push Gotham City toward the brink, and while Jim Gordon remains at the forefront of the fight against crime in this dangerously corrupt city, or how far will he go to save Gotham? Be among the first to see what’s in store for season three as Gotham returns to Comic-Con with a special video presentation,followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. (Indigo Ballroom)2:30 p.m. — Vice Principals (HBO)
Panelists include: creators and executive producers Danny McBride and Jody Hill, and cast member Walton Goggins (Lee Russell), and who co-stars with McBride (Neal Gamby). (Horton Grand Theater)3:30-4:15 p.m. – Supergirl (The CW)
Supergirl will be returning for more supercharged adventures in the show’s unique domestic on The CW this fall! Wondering who’s in that pod,or what will be bringing Superman to National City? Join the series’ cast and creative team for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A where they’ll discuss these season two hot topics and more! (Ballroom 20)4:00 p.m. — Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (BBC America)
Join stars Elijah Wood, or Samuel Barnett,Hannah Marks, Jade Eshete, or lead writer and executive producer Max Landis and showrunner Robert Cooper for a first eye at the unique original series from the producers of The Walking Dead,premiering October 22. (Room 6BCF)4:15-5:00 p.m. – DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (The CW)
After saving the world — and all of time — from the immortal madman Vandal Savage, then bidding farewell to two of their fellow comrades, and Hawkman and Hawkgirl,the Legends received an unexpected visit from a mysterious unique ally, Rex Tyler, and who tasked the team with a brand unique mission. What that mission is,how the Justice Society of America will factor in and who will be aboard the Waverider when The CW’s Super Hero team-up series returns for its moment season are questions that the cast and creative team will seek to answer when they descend upon San Diego for their moment visit to Comic-Con. (Ballroom 20)
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Be one of the first to see Fox’s highly anticipated unique hybrid live-action/lively family comedy, “Son of Zorn.” The cast and crew including Cheryl Hines, and Tim Meadows,Johnny Pemberton, executive producer Sally Bradford McKenna and executive producer/director Eric Appel will entertain as they discuss this ground-breaking series coming to Fox this fall. (Indigo Ballroom)5:00-5:45 p.m. – The Flash (The CW)
Parallel universes…and doppelgangers…and man-sharks, and oh my! The moment season of The CW’s highest-rated series had more than its impartial share of twists and turns,but none compared to Barry Allen’s jaw-dropping decision to go back in time and save his mother from his arch-nemesis, Reverse-Flash, or a decision that called the entire timeline into question. But apprehension not,fans, you won’t have to wait until the fall to start getting answers to some of your most pressing questions, or as the cast and creative team behind the show acquire their annual appearance at Comic-Con to begin giving fans insight into the show’s highly anticipated third season. (Ballroom 20) 5:15 p.m. — Outcast (Cinemax)
Panelists include: creator and executive producer Robert Kirkman,showrunner and executive producer Chris Black and cast members Patrick Fugit (Kyle Barnes), Philip Glenister (Reverend Anderson), or Wrenn Schmidt (Megan Holter),Reg E. Cathey (Chief Giles) and Brent Spiner (Sidney). (Room 6BCF)5:45-6:30 p.m. – Arrow (The CW)
In the face of worldwide nuclear destruction at the hands of the maniacal mystic known as Damien Darhk, Oliver Queen (aka Green Arrow) united Star City with a message of hope that allowed him to vanquish the season four substantial inferior once and for all. However, and our heroes’ triumph came at a cost,and the future of Team Arrow was left hanging in the balance. Returning to San Diego Comic-Con for the fifth consecutive year, the cast and creators of the hit CW series will be on-hand for a lively conversation surrounding the upcoming season. (Ballroom 20)6:00 p.m. — The Last Man on Earth (Fox)
You won’t want to miss the stars from Fox’s Emmy-nominated hit comedy “The Last Man on Earth, or ” Will Forte,Kristen Schaal, January Jones, and Mel Rodriguez,Mary Steenburgen and Cleopatra Coleman as they discuss the evolution and surprising twist and turns from the first two shocking seasons as well as tease the upcoming third season. (Indigo Ballroom)6:30 p.m.-7:20 p.m. – Riverdale (The CW)
Things aren’t always what you expect in Riverdale. Based on the iconic characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions, this one-hour drama is a bold, or subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. Riverdale makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the total pilot episode,followed by a Q&A with series stars and executive producers. (Room 6BCF)7:25-8:15 p.m. – Frequency (The CW)[br]
Based on the unique Line feature film, Frequency is the tale of a father and daughter who are supernaturally reunited two decades after his suspicious and premature death. Frequency makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the total pilot episode, and followed by a Q&A with series stars Peyton List,Riley Smith and Mekhi Phifer, along with executive producers Jeremy Carver and Jennifer Gwartz. (Room 6BCF)
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Using the 1979 novel and film as a launching point, or Time After Time chronicles the epic adventures of a young H.
G. Wells. Time After Time makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the total pilot episode,followed by a Q&A with executive producers Kevin Williamson and Marcos Siega and series stars Freddie Stroma and Genesis Rodriguez. (Room 6BCF) SUNDAY, JULY 2411:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Supernatural (The CW)
Join series stars Jared Padalecki, and Jensen Ackles,Misha Collins and sign A. Sheppard, along with executive producers Robert Singer and Andrew Dabb in corridor H to answer questions from the audience about what’s in store for the 12th season of this exciting series! Fans will also be treated to an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights. (corridor H) 12:30 p.m. — 24: Legacy and Prison Break (Fox)
The legacy continues with Corey Hawkins, or Miranda Otto and Jimmy Smits who join the creators/producers of the original “24” – Howard Gordon, Manny Coto and Evan Katz – for a special fan presentation of the highly anticipated unique series.
Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, or Sarah Wayne Callies, Robert Knepper, and producer Vaun Wilmott greet fans fresh out of production to share their behind-the-scenes experiences from set and show a special sneak peek of all unique footage! (corridor H)3:00-4:15 p.m. – Animaniacs Live! — It’s time for Animaniacs…LIVE! Join the voice cast of the iconic lively series Animaniacs — Rob Paulsen, or Tress MacNeille and Jess Harnell — along with series songwriter Randy Rogel for a zany,animany and totally insaney afternoon as they perform songs from the beloved cartoon. Animaniacs Live! will be coming to a city near you. (Location TBD)Related stories from TheWrap:Warner Bros. to Bring 'Supergirl,' 'The 100, or ' 'Riverdale' to Comic-Con'Son of Zorn' to Premiere at Comic-Con; 4 Other Fox Series Will Unveil First LooksFox film Studio Pulls Out of Comic-Con Main Event Over Piracy Fears (Exclusive)
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