San Diego Con 2006

Tmansdc · Post by **Tmansdc** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 22:22 -0700

Yeah comic-con's always great! I must have walked by your booth about 20 times last year but never stopped by.

Ah well there's always, er, two weeks from now (well less then!)

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 22:56 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote: It was nice to meet you and Keira at Anthrocon this year.

We were delighted to meet you and will, no doubt, come to see you again the next time you're anywhere near our state

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 17:20 -0700

Kim make sure you can make it in full top secret garb!

Tmansdc · Post by **Tmansdc** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 21:14 -0700

Cool. I hope the gathering isn't too long though cause I want to go to the brisco county jr. panel at 4 on saturday.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 14:16 -0700

Do you want to know who is signing at Dark Horse on what days, or if you need to get an advance ticket to Kazuo Koike's signing? Do you want convention tips, or need to know what panels Mark Evanier is moderating? Do you need information on the wheres and whens of portfolio review?

The Comic Reporter has a section of links to such activities at the con. Here is a link:

http://www.comicsreporter.com/

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 17:52 -0700

My schedule at the 2006 SDCC:

San Diego Schedule

Wednesday - Preview Night

Cruise the Dealers Floor!

Thursday
2:00-3:30 Warner Bros. Presents a Trio of Animated Features— First up, it's The Ant Bully: Director John A. Davis (Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius) The voiceover cast features Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Paul Giamatti, Bruce Campbell, and Lily TomlinNext, it's Happy Feet: See an exclusive preview of director George Miller's comedy adventure set deep in Antarctica. Into the land of Emperor Penguins, where each needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, a penguin is born who cannot sing. And finally, it's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Director Kevin Munroe appears in person to preview this shell-raising return to the big screen of Laird and Eastman's classic quartet in a fully animated CGI feature film. Exclusive promotional items for all three films will be given away to everyone attending the presentation. Room 6CDEF

3:00-3:30 "Star Trek as Cultural Phenomenon" — Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry Jr., David Brin; Room 24A

3:30-4:30 The Sergio and Mark Show— Yeah, it's them again. Sergio Aragonés, Mark Evanier, Stan Sakai, and Tom Luth give you this year's excuse for why there have been no new Groo comics, along with their usual promises that this condition will not persist for much longer. Plus other funny stuff. Room 8

4:00-5:00 Hasbro: Transformers— The Hasbro Transformers design and marketing teams take the stage to discuss their plans surrounding their Transformers Cybertron, and Transformers Classics lines and answer your questions. Also, Sony BMG Music Entertainment will be joining Hasbro to talk about their 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD of Transformers: The Movie! Room 4

8:30-11:00 Star Wars Fan Film Awards— Room 20

Friday
Friday morning from 11:00-12:30, called "Star Trek: Year 41 and Counting." Official representatives from throughout the Star Trek universe will share what's going on in a franchise that is still "alive and well and boldly going into the future at warp speed." Michael and Denise Okuda, prominent Trek authors and former art department personnel, will be there to talk about the Christie's auction (related story). From CBS Consumer Products, Paula Block (an author herself) and John Van Citters will discuss future possibilities for the franchise and offer sneak peeks of new products, and STARTREK.COM's own Sandy Stone will talk about what's coming up on this website. TOKYOPOP's Luis Reyes will unveil the first ever Star Trek manga, and Pocket Books editors Marco Palmieri and Margaret Clark will discuss the future of Trek publications. Trek novelist Andy Mangels ("Section 31: Rogue," etc.) will moderate. This will be in Room 6CDEF (four halls in one) on the upper level.

2:30-3:30 Paramount Pictures— Paramount Pictures is proud to present an early look at footage from the upcoming fantasy adventure film Stardust from director Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake) and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Constantine, Four Brothers and the upcoming Transformers). After captivating audiences in both novel and graphic novel formats, Neil Gaiman's Stardust makes its big-screen adaptation debut next March starring Claire Danes, Robert DeNiro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sienna Miller, Ricky Gervais, Peter O'Toole, Rupert Everett, and Charlie Cox. Neil Gaiman (The Eternals and co-writer with Roger Avery of the screenplay for the upcoming Beowulf), illustrator Charles Vess, co-screenwriter (with director Vaughn) Jane Goldman, and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura will discuss the film, which is currently in production. (Credits not contractual.) Hall H

4:30-5:30 Star Wars Day: Lucasfilm’s Star Wars Spectacular— It 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 top off Star Wars Day with previews of what’s coming next, plus special announcements that will be heard for the first time ever during this presentation. Once again, Sansweet will show that Lucasfilm means it when it says “Star Wars is Forever.” Hall H

6:00-7:00 The Jim Henson Company: Power of the Dark Crystal and Sneak Peeks— Lisa Henson (Power of the Dark Crystal), and Michael Polis (MirrorMask) from The Jim Henson Company will discuss current and upcoming productions. Panelists include Brian Froud (Labyrinth), Genndy Tartakofsky (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), and Scott Stewart (Superman Returns) will be on hand to talk about the much-anticipated sequel feature Power of the Dark Crystal. Other topics include the new puppet television shows for grown-ups as well as new DVD releases, manga books, and exciting new products from Jim Henson Designs. Room 6CDEF

Taking place Friday night at 7:00 in Room 6A, "the crew of the IKV Stranglehold return with their latest mission, and this time it may turn to disaster for the entire crew as their loyalties are tested, causing some to mutiny."

SATURDAY

10:30-11:30 Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles— Harmony Gold presents director Tommy Yune (Danger Girl Kamikaze, Speed Racer), screenwriter Ford Riley (Megas XLR), script editor Tom Bateman, and voice actor Yuri Lowenthal (Prince of Persia, Naruto) in an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming Robotech—The Shadow Chronicles with Q&A about the future of Robotech featuring Harmony Gold staffers Steve Yun and Kevin McKeever. Room 6A

11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Kazuo Koike— Kazuo Koike, author of some of the greatest graphic fiction ever created (Lone Wolf and Cub, Crying Freeman), has attained legendary status not only in his native Japan but in all parts of the world. Within the comics industry, Mr. Koike is unusual in having achieved the pinnacle of fame and admiration as an author alone. SDCC 2006 marks the first-ever time that Mr. Koike has visited an American convention, here to help celebrate the 20th anniversary his English language publisher, Dark Horse Comics. July marks the release of Koike's Path of the Assassin, which will also see the end of the ten-part Samurai Executioner and the four-part Lady Snowblood. Room 6A

1:00-2:30 Kevin Smith— The moment is here. Kevin Smith’s Clerks 2 is in theaters now, and the man, the myth, the legend behind it is here at Comic-Con to talk about the making of the film and whatever else he damn well pleases. Hall H

Dojo Gathering 3:30PM

5-6:30 SONY PRESENTS in Hall H - SPIDERMAN 3

8:30-11:30 Comic-Con International Masquerade— Fabulous original and re-created costumes crafted by CCI’s very talented attendees appear on stage before an audience of thousands. Entries deemed the best will receive impressive trophies and company-donated prizes. Doors will open for audience seating at 7:45 pm, but the line will start much earlier! Tickets will be required for seating and will be given out free to those lining up near Ballroom 20 beginning at 4:30 pm. The Master of Ceremonies will be writer/artist Phil Foglio of Studio Foglio. Special movie previews will be shown beforehand, and during halftime judging, “The Great Luke Ski,” will take the stage to perform a few of his parody songs made famous on the Dr. Demento Show. (overflow seating will be available in Room 6A and in the Sails Pavilion) Room 20

Post by **Mayhem** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 19:26 -0700

I'll be around (with Kris probs) for a couple of those, including Kevin Smith

So a quick Q about Wednesday night, aside from being able to scope out the tables for goodies before everyone else, what else is usually going on? First Comicon and all here...

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 21:06 -0700

This is my first time actually doing preview night. I don't think anything else goes on except selling in the dealer's room. Probably a great way to do all your shopping.

Leonardo-san · Post by **Leonardo-san** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 0:48 -0700

Preview Night is strictly the exhibit hall being open for 3 hours.
Once you get your badge, they have you hang out in the Sails Pavillion for a while...get into the cattle pen lines because that's how they send you into the hall. If you are waaay back it might be a half hour before you get in...
Despite their amazing badge pick up, their entry into Preview Night leaves a lot to be desired.

I am on a wild ride...my flight got messed up by a power outage in NY. So now I don't get in until 3 pm.
Annnnd, we are officially IN the Masquerade. Let's just say I can't show anyone anything before hand, but it has a kinda green kinda turtle theme to it......

Looking forward to seeing everyone!!!

Post by **Mayhem** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 22:19 -0700

//waves hello to all from San Diego

The hotel I'm staying in has net access (as in it also provides you with a PC to cruise the net with too heh) so just thought I'd post!

As Todd said, I've done some shopping this evening, and grabbed all my Usagi stuff at least. Shaken hands at last with Stan, and got my commisioned piece from him too

(I'll scan it when I get back, there's a theme to it I hope heh)

Also grabbed a piece with Tomoe on it, most of the die cast figures I was missing, the full set of badges, issue #94 and the sketchbook. Phew!

Kris got to fawn over Terry Moore (creator of Strangers in Paradise) and bought an original page from his stand.

As for getting into preview night itself, we did see the big queue after we got our registration badges. So we left, got something to eat and returned at about 6:30pm (half an hour after it opened) and walked straight in. Sure there were already loads of people there, but no waiting for us at least.

Right, that's enough chat from me for now, hopefully see people in and around the stand at the Con

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 22:38 -0700

Hey, mine does too! Pretty cool...I'm putting together a series of daily con reports. Check it out...See you Saturday...

Post by **Mayhem** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 20:57 -0700

Were you walking towards the Con at about 8pm tonight Todd? I think I saw you going down the street whilst I was on the way back to the hotel on one of the shuttle buses

You appeared to be carrying something on your shoulder... anyhow, just thought I'd ask, black Usagi dojo T-shirt and shades gave it away it might have been you to me

If I don't bump into you before Saturday, I'll see you at 3:30pm!

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 23:10 -0700

That was me, heading to the Star Wars Fan Film Awards with my newly acquired Darth Maul Force FX double-bladed lightsaber. So cool....

cynlee · Post by **cynlee** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 23:33 -0700

I HOPE I can get hold of you Friday so I can get my Tshirt! Things were so hectic I didn't even try to contact you during the Turtles thing!