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Comprehensive & Confirmed Comic-Con 09 TV Panel Schedule

13 July 2009 1:22 PM, PDT | From TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news

The official Comic-Con schedule has been released! Below are the confirmed dates, times and guests for all television panels from the following networks: ABC, AMC, BBC, CBS, CW, Discovery, Fox, HBO, NBC, Sho, Syfy & USA. I have also included special television-specific panels hosted by Entertainment Weekly and TV Guide.

I will be attending and reporting about the panels that are denoted by an asterisk. Follow me on Twitter for frequent updates from San Diego!

Wednesday, July 22

Human Target, V & Vampire Diaries Ballroom 20, 6pm-9pm Full pilot screenings of each Thursday, July 23

Burn Notice* Ballroom 20, 2:30pm-3:30pm Guests: Bruce Campbell, creator/exec prod Matt Nix, executive producer Alfredo Barrios Jr. Dexter* Ballroom 20, 5pm-6pm Guests: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Clyde Phillips & Melissa Rosenberg Legend of the Seeker Room 6De, 4:45pm-5:45pm Guests: executive producers & cast [names not confirmed] The Middleman* Room 6A,

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‘Hong Kong Phooey’ Heading To The Big Screen

13 July 2009 12:04 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

It has been announced that yet another classic TV character is making his way onto the big-screen, “the number one super guy,” Hong Kong Phooey. Not only is the project moving ahead, but Alcon Entertainment already have both a director and a writer onboard to bring us a movie version of the mild-mannered janitor/kung fu crime fighter.

 

Alex Zamm (Snow) has been brought on-board to direct the live-action Hong Kong Phooey, while David A. Goodman will do the writing honors (note sarcasm). The film is an adaptation of the Hanna-Barbera 1970s cartoon TV series that ran for a surprisingly short 16 episodes (or 31 shorts). Alcon and Rat Entertainment will produce the project along with Brett Ratner (X-Men fans prepare your catapults) and Jay Stern (the Rush Hour movies). There’s no word on casting as of yet.

Now, when I say live-action I mean the people and surroundings will be so,

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‘Hong Kong Phooey’ Lands A Number One Super Writer

13 July 2009 9:30 AM, PDT | From MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news

I didn’t even know that a live-action/CG hybrid adaptation of “Hong Kong Phooey” was in production! Now The Hollywood Reporter brings word that a writer has been secured for the project. Not just any writer either; this dude strings together words for Seth McFarlane’s hit TV series “Family Guy.”

David Goodman has been hired to put together a script of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon adaptation. In addition to his TV work — which includes writing on a number of “Family Guy” and “Enterprise” episodes and producer’s duties on both — Goodman also has a script in development at Warner Bros, a remake of the 1978 mystery/comedy “Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?” Goodman also notably wrote the classic “Star Trek”-spoofing “Futurama” episode, “Where No Fan Has Gone Before.”

This news of a “Hong Kong Phooey” adaptation may come as a surprise to me, but I’m

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Get Ready for a Hong Kong Phooey Hybrid CGI Movie

12 July 2009 6:47 PM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news

Even more classic cartoons are headed to the big screen. Alcon Entertainment is developing a live-action / CGI hybrid version of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon Hong Kong Phooey and has hired David Goodman to write the screenplay. Goodman was an executive producer on "Family Guy" and "Futurama" and has also written scripts for a Who Is Killing the Great Chefs? remake and Last Blood webcomic adaptation. Hong Kong Phooey is a cartoon series that first aired on ABC Saturday morning in 1974 and features a kung-fu fighting dog and his sidekick cat who fight crime. Not much else is known about this. The trend of adapting classic cartoon into hybrid CGI movies seems to be slowly becoming more popular in Hollywood - to the point where I think CGI hybrids might be the future of children's movies. Most recently, we heard about a Smurfs movie, but in addition to that, we've ...

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David A. Goodman Scripting Hong Kong Phooey Live-Action Film And A Remake of Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe

12 July 2009 6:30 PM, PDT | From /Film | See recent /Film news

According to Variety, Family Guy producer and writer David A. Goodman has not only taken on the task of adapting Hong Kong Phooey for a big screen outing, he's also the man at the typewriter for Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Vegas? The most comforting element of Goodman's CV is that he has written for Futurama but, sadly, the rest of his rap sheet actually seems quite disconcerting to me, from The Golden Girls to Team Knight Rider. Even if Futurama proves he does have it in him, penning a Hong Kong Phooey movie for producer Brett Ratner will probably be enough to seal his fate in the eyes of many. Poor chap. When it comes to casting this adaptation I've no idea who could possibly replace Scatman Crothers as the raspy voice of Penrod 'Penry' Pooch but I hope they sound even one half as fantastic. Crothers'

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San Diego Comic-Con Schedule: Saturday, July 25

11 July 2009 2:40 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

The following information focuses on the 2009 Comic-Con schedule that is set for Saturday, July 25th. It’s not a full schedule - it only highlights TV and movie related panels and events.

Highlights for Saturday include Lost, Fringe, a screening of the pilot episode of ABC’s V, a first look at Heroes: Redemption, 2012 and a little film coming out next year you may have heard of: Iron Man 2.

 

10:00-11:00

Marvel: “Hero Up” with The Super Hero Squad Show!— Marvel’s first action-comedy series is a manic, mind-blowing, all-ages romp through the Marvel Universe. Coming to Cartoon Network in September, the animated show is loaded with superstar voice talent. Several of the actors will preview their characters in a live performance: Tom Kenny (Spongebob) as Iron Man and Modok, Charlie Adler (Cow and Chicken, Transformers features) as Dr. Doom, Steve Blum (Wolverine and the X-Men) as Wolverine,

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Saturday's schedule for Comic-Con 2009 revealed

11 July 2009 2:12 PM, PDT | From Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news

Every day for the past three days the organizers of Comic-Con International have been releasing the schedule for a single day and today is the day we learn what's programmed for Saturday, July 25. Once again I'm choosing to focus squarely on the panels and events directly related to movies, television and DVD. For a complete list of all of the activity happening on 7/25 at the con read the schedule.

Read about Wednesday and Thursday's programming schedule.

Read about Friday's programming schedule.

 

Saturday, July 25

 

10:00 - 11:00: Writers' Guild Panel - PG-13 animation: Seven writers from recent DC , Marvel and Robot Chicken animation projects discuss how they write for an older audience and more adult themes.

10:00 - 11:30: The Black Panel. Black film and TV stars/creators talk about working in the business. Michael Jai White, star of Black Dynamite, will be there and discussing his new movie.

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Comic-Con 09 TV Panels: Friday & Saturday Schedule Update

11 July 2009 1:57 PM, PDT | From TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news

Now that the official Comic-Con schedule for Wednesday through Saturday has been released, I wanted to keep you updated with television panel details.

I will be attending and reporting about the panels that are denoted by an asterisk. Follow me on Twitter for frequent updates from San Diego, and stay tuned for more details!

Wednesday, July 22

Human Target, V & Vampire Diaries Ballroom 20, 6pm-9pm Full pilot screenings of each Thursday, July 23

Burn Notice* Ballroom 20, 2:30pm-3:30pm Guests: Bruce Campbell, creator/exec prod Matt Nix, executive producer Alfredo Barrios Jr. Dexter* Ballroom 20, 5pm-6pm Guests: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Clyde Phillips & Melissa Rosenberg Legend of the Seeker Room 6De, 4:45pm-5:45pm Guests: executive producers & cast [names not confirmed] The Middleman* Room 6A, 11:15am-12:15pm Guests: Matt Keeslar, Natalie Morales, Mary Pat Gleason, Brit Morgan, Jake Smollett, Mark Sheppard, Brendan Hines,

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Comic-Con Schedule For Friday, July 24th

11 July 2009 7:44 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

The following information focuses on the 2009 Comic-Con schedule that is set for Friday, July 24th.

In this schedule, we’ll see how our Friday might be spent checking out panels for the Stargate franchise, FlashForward, Battlestar Galactica offerings, 24, 9, Eureka & Dollhouse.

 

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Friday, July 24th

10:00-11:00

Batman: The Brave and the Bold Screening and Q&A— Gotham takes over San Diego as Diedrich Bader (Surf’s Up), the voice of Batman, returns to Comic-Con alongside John Dimaggio (Futurama), the voice of Aquaman, and executive producer Sam Register (Teen Titans), producer James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited), producer and story editor Michael Jelenic (The Batman) and voice director Andrea Romano (Superman Doomsday). Fans can catch the world premiere screening of the upcoming “Mayhem of the Music Meister” episode—featuring the voice of Neil Patrick Harris (Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog) as the Music Meister—and enjoy a lively discussion and Q&A

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Fox Announces Comic-Con Schedule

10 July 2009 2:30 PM, PDT | From The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news

Things are really starting to heat up on the San Diego Comic-Con front this week with more and more studios and networks announcing their schedules and what talent they will be bringing to the show. This time around we’ve got the word from a network with some of our favorite shows on it including 24 and Dollhouse. I’m talking, of course, about Fox.

The kind PR folks at the network sent us over their Comic-Con schedule so we could share it with you. Also remember that The Flickcast will be at Comic-Con in force so be sure to check back right here for all our coverage of the show. Also, for the complete Comic-Con schedule, go to the official Con site.

Now, without further to do, here’s all the info from the official Fox Press Release:

Non-Stop Action, Thrills, Laughs And Excitement Are Coming To Comic-Con From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Comic-Con 09 TV Panel Update! FlashForward, Heroes & More

9 July 2009 8:21 PM, PDT | From TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news

With Comic-Con 2009 kicking off in less than two weeks, the updates and specifics are starting to be released with greater frequency.

Below is your weekly television panel schedule update, including guests and screenings that have been confirmed thus far.

I will be attending and reporting the details here about the panels that are denoted by an asterisk.

Wednesday, July 22

Human Target, V & Vampire Diaries Ballroom 20, 6pm-9pm Full pilot screenings of each Thursday, July 23

Burn Notice* Ballroom 20, 2:30pm-3:30pm Guests: Bruce Campbell, creator/exec prod Matt Nix, executive producer Alfredo Barrios Jr. Dexter* Ballroom 20, 5pm-6pm Guests: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Clyde Phillips & Melissa Rosenberg Legend of the Seeker Room 6De, 4:45pm-5:45pm Guests: executive producers & cast [names not confirmed] The Middleman* Room 6A, 11:15am-12:15pm Guests: Matt Keeslar, Natalie Morales, Mary Pat Gleason, Britt Morgan, Jake Smollett,

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Jo Garfein

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Cartoon Network/Adult Swim Announce Full Comic-Con Schedule

9 July 2009 8:20 AM, PDT | From The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news

Its no secret that Cartoon Network and Adult Swim feature some of the funniest and most innovative shows around. With programming like Robot Chicken and Batman: The Brave and the Bold, they really show their true creative abilities and, in the case of Robot Chicken in particular, often makes us laugh our butts off.

Because we’re such fans of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim here at The Flickcast, we’re particularly excited to see what they have in store for Comic-Con. Fortunately, we don’t have to wait any longer to find out because today they’ve released the official Cartoon Network and Adult Swim schedule of all the events going on in San Diego.

Here’s all the info from the press release:

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim Series Panels and Events Lineup

for 2009 Comic-Con International

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim announces a number of panels, fan events

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Cartoon Network and Adult Swim Announce Comic-Con 2009 Lineup!

8 July 2009 8:19 AM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim announces a number of panels, fan events and signings at 2009 Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif., Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26, 2009. All times, dates and locations subject to change.

Cartoon Network And Adult Swim Panels

Thursday, July 23

Adult Swim: Robot Chicken w/ Titan Maximum

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: 6A

Moderator: Keith Crofford, vice president of production Adult Swim

Seth Green (co-creator, Robot Chicken and Titan Maximum), Matthew Senreich (co-creator, Robot Chicken and Titan Maximum), Tom Root (head writer, Robot Chicken/co-creator, Titan Maximum) and Doug Goldstein (head writer, Robot Chicken) with Chris McKay, Breckin Meyer, Kevin Shinick, Mike Fasolo and Dan Milano discuss the popular Adult Swim series Robot Chicken. They also discuss the upcoming new stop-motion animated series Titan Maximum, slated to premiere on Adult Swim this fall.

Cartoon Network Comedy - Original Animation

4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Location: Room 6A

Moderator: Brian Miller,

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Exclusive: ‘Proof’ Co-Creator Confirms Animated Series, Addresses Samuel L. Jackson Rumor

7 July 2009 6:31 AM, PDT | From MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news

Last week news broke that Image Comics’ “Proof” had been optioned by Kickstart Entertainment with intent to make it an animated series. “Futurama” writer Evan Gore was named as the potential writer for a pilot and comic book film veteran Samuel L. Jackson was rumored to star. However, since the report came from an anonymous source, there was a distinct lack of, well… proof.

Fortunately, “Proof” writer, letterer and co-creator Alex Grecian was willing to not only confirm the news, but also to share some insights into an animated world showcasing supernatural species and sasquatch action.

Grecian said he was flattered when Kickstart Entertainment, known for bringing Mark Millar’s “Wanted” to the big screen, reached out to him after taking a look at he and co-creator Riley Rossmo’s handiwork. Things progressed quickly, with Gore consulting Grecian on the show’s blueprint.

“I’ve read his treatment for the

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[TV] Futurama Complete Collection Debuts as Comic-Con Exclusive

6 July 2009 11:37 AM, PDT | From JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news

If you're a big Futurama fan, chances are that you've got all the season box sets already made available since the show was canceled many years ago (thought it never left the air, it seems, thanks to Adult Swim).

But those were in DVD boxes! That's lame! How about getting a complete collection set inside a Bender head, in line with the show's fascination of putting severed heads in jars? I'd question why they would put a robot's head in one of those jars, but it's better to not ask these things.

Starting tomorrow, the limited set will be available for pre-order for Comic-Con attendees only. You have to buy it online at the Fox store, then pick it up in person at the San Diego Comic-Con later this month (no shipping!). Only 500 copies are available, each comes with a hand-numbered letter from creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen,

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Proof Optioned For Animated Series

2 July 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Comics2Film is reporting that Kickstart Entertainment has optioned “Proof” from Image Comics, as an animated television series. The site is also reporting that Samuel L. Jackson is attached to the project. The comic book was created by Alex Grecian and Riley Rossmo and focuses on operatives of the mysterious organization known as The Lodge, led in the field by John “Proof” Prufrock, a sasquatch. Proof and the other members of The Lodge investigate cases of fabled creatures called “cryptids” such as the Chupacabra, lake monsters, and thunderbirds. Evan Gore of “Futurama” fame will be writing the pilot’s script. Stay tuned for more news right here at Shockya.com. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: [...]

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Neil Patrick Harris ‘Batman: The Brave And The Bold’ Episode To Debut At Comic-Con — Here’s His Character!

1 July 2009 7:28 AM, PDT | From MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news

A few weeks back Splash Page reported that “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” star Neil Patrick Harris would be portraying a music-themed villain in an episode of Cartoon Network’s “Batman: The Brave and the Bold.” While the idea of a crooning caped crusader might have initially caught some off guard, new details regarding the episode’s San Diego Comic-Con International premiere promise a roundtable discussion regarding the more melodic side of Batman.

In “Mayhem of the Music Meister” Harris voices the titular antagonist (pictured below), who seeks to conquer the world through song. The Music Meister is a brand new character created for the kid-friendly series, presenting Batman with his first real opportunity to sing since a 2004 episode of “Justice League Unlimited.”

Decked out in a green, music-themed zoot suit and brandishing a “Jetsons”-era cane, the Music Meister’s lavish fashions and offbeat antics make him just the

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2009 San Diego Comic Con: List of Guests and Schedule for TV

1 July 2009 1:00 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

With three weeks left until 2009 San Diego Comic Con is kicked off, the number of guests attending the international event is growing. Most of these guests are the lead actors, the creator(s) or the executive producer(s) who will give support to their respective show during the panels.

Fox was the one who came up with its list first, confirming the participation of Eliza Dushku and creator Josh Whedon in support of "Dollhouse". But newly announced are the guests for Sci-Fi series like "Warehouse 13", "Stargate Universe" and "Sanctuary". Expected to represent these three series are Eddie McClintock, Robert Carlyle and Amanda Tapping respectively.

"Caprica" in particular, will share the Ballroom 20 with TV movie "Battlestar Galactica: The Plan". Therefore, the actors and producers in support are the people behind the two productions: Edward James Olmos, Ronald D. Moore, David Eick, Jane Espenson and Esai Morales.

Other guests are listed

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Comic-Con 2009: TV Panel Updates with Confirmed Guests

30 June 2009 8:01 PM, PDT | From TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news

Comic-Con 2009 is now only three weeks away! Below is your weekly television panel schedule update, including guests for each that have been confirmed thus far.

If time permits, I will be attending the panels that are denoted by an asterisk.

Wednesday, July 22

Human Target, V & Vampire Diaries (6pm-9pm, room Tbd) * Full pilot previews of each Thursday, July 23

Burn Notice (room & time Tbd) Dexter (Ballroom 20, 5pm-6pm) * Legend of the Seeker (room & time Tbd) The Middleman (Room 6A, 11:15am-12:15pm) * Guests: Matt Keeslar, Natalie Morales, Mary Pat Gleason, Britt Morgan, Jake Smollett, ep Javier Grillo-Marxuach Cast reading of lost 13th episode script, “The Doomsday Armageddon Apocalypse” Psych (room & time Tbd) Friday, July 24

24 (Ballroom 20, 2:15pm-3pm) Guests: Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Anil Kapoor, Freddie Prinze Jr., Katee Sackhoff, ep Howard Gordon Batman: The Brave and the Bold; animated (Room 6De, 10am-11am) Guests: Diedrich Bader, ep Sam Register

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‘Proof’ Optioned As Animated Series — Samuel L. Jackson Attached?

30 June 2009 11:23 AM, PDT | From MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news

With comic books such as “Human Target” and “Fables” heading to the small screen, it’s only a matter of time before television gives movie theaters a run for its money in terms of graphic novel fare. If you need further proof of that claim, look no further than “Proof.”

Comics2Film is reporting that Kickstart Entertainment has optioned Image Comics’ “Proof” as an animated television series. According to the site’s anonymous source, Samuel L. Jackson is attached to the project and could provide the voice of the lead character.

The comic book, created by Alex Grecian and Riley Rossmo, focuses on John “Proof” Prufrock, a government-employed sasquatch that investigates cases of fabled creatures called “cryptids.” These monsters have long been rumored, but their existence remains unproven — which is where Proof comes in.

According to the report, Evan Gore of “Futurama” fame will script the pilot episode of the series.

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