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Comic-Con 2011 Preview & Highlights: TV Dramas

Stephanie Holland - July 19, 2011

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Comic-Con 2011 starts in two days, and it's time to feature some of the convention's best TV drama panels. If you're interested in shows like RINGER, TORCHWOOD and FRINGE, then you should get to Ballroom 20 early and just sit there all day, for three consecutive days -- Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Then you can kickstart your Sunday in a different room, Hall H, for DOCTOR WHO and SONS OF ANARCHY

 

 

 

 

 


Thursday, July 21, 2011
 

Series: BURN NOTICE

TV Movie: BURN NOTICE: THE FALL OF SAM AXE


Time/Location of Panel: 10-11am in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: There's no telling what will happen when Bruce Campbell shows up at comic-con. The actor will hold court, answering questions about the Sam Axe prequel movie -- which aired earlier this year -- and the latest season of the hit USA Network series. Campbell's outrageous antics and hysterical banter with the crowd make this a can’t miss hour.

 
 

Series: COVERT AFFAIRS


Time/Location of Panel: 11:15am - 12:15pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: The USA Network's second most popular spy makes her comic-con debut, as Piper Perabo, Christopher Gorham, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Kari Matchett, Anne Dudek, Peter Gallagher and executive producers Doug Liman, Chris Ord, Matt Corman and Dave Bartis discuss the show's success and preview upcoming episodes with moderator Oded Fehr.

 
 

Series: RINGER


Time/Location of Panel: 1:45-2:45pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: Fanboy icon Sarah Michelle Geller makes her second comic-con appearance with a special preview of her new series RINGER. She will be joined by the show's executive producers Pam Veasey, Nicole Snyder, Eric Charmelo and co-stars Ioan Gruffudd, Kristopher Polaha and Nestor Carbonell. Geller's popularity and the buzz already surrounding the show have made this a must see panel.

 
 

Series: GAME OF THRONES


Time/Location of Panel: 3-4pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: The George R.R. Martin "A Song of Ice and Fire" books were already popular when HBO announced they were adapting them into a series. The show has since become a phenomenon. As such, the panel with cast members Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harrington, Jason Momoa and executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will be one of the most sought after seats of the convention. With Martin moderating, expect a serious nerd riot.

 
 

Series: DEXTER


Time/Location of Panel: 5:30-7:30pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, C.S. Lee and Colin Hanks join the show's executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck and Manny Coto for a killer Q&A session, followed by the premiere of the season six trailer. This panel also includes sneak previews of the Showtime series SHAMELESS and HOMELAND, with appearances from William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum and fan favorite Morena Baccarin.



Friday, July 22, 2011
 

Series: TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY


Time/Location of Panel: 10-11am in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: What if one day, no one on Earth died? That's the problem the Torchwood team must face in the fourth season of the British sci-fi hit. John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Mekhi Phifer, Lauren Ambrose, Alexa Havins, Bill Pullman and writer Jane Espenson will share secrets about upcoming episodes. There will also be a screening of the latest episode on Thursday July 21 at 9:30 p.m. in Room 6DE.

 
 

Series: THE WALKING DEAD


Time/Location of Panel: 11:15am - 12:15pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: Blood and guts will no doubt fly for AMC's critically acclaimed drama about the survivors of a zombie apocalypse. Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Jon Bernthal, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Jeffrey DeMunn, and executive producers Frank Darabont, Gale Anne Hurd and Robert Kirkman will be on hand to preview season two.

 
 

CANCELED

 

Series: BONES


Time/Location of Panel: 1:45-2:45pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: Fresh off of last season's huge reveal, fans are desperate to know how Booth and Bones will handle their new relationship. Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz will be on hand with executive producers Stephen Nathan and Hart Hanson to answer fan questions about the new developments at the Jeffersonian. Cast members from THE FINDER will also make an appearance to preview the BONES spinoff.

 
 

Series: EUREKA


Time/Location of Panel: 3-4pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: The citizens of the smartest town in America will have an update on the fourth season of the unique Syfy comedy. Executive producers Bruce Miller and Jamie Paglia with stars Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Neil Grayston and Felicia Day, plus moderator Wil Wheaton let fans in on what the secretive series has planned.

 
 

Series: FALLING SKIES


Time/Location of Panel: 3:15-4:15pm in Room 6BCF


About the Panel: Stars Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton, Colin Cunningham, Sarah Sanguin Carter and executive producer Mark Verheiden will screen new footage from the alien invasion drama, and field fan questions about the conclusion of the first season.

 
 

Series: WAREHOUSE 13


Time/Location of Panel: 4:15-5:15pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: Syfy's most popular show once again takes over comic-con as stars Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Alison Scagliotti, Saul Rubinek and executive producer Jack Kenny discuss the warehouse's newest additions for season three with moderator Neil Grayston.

 
 

Series: TRUE BLOOD


Time/Location of Panel: 5:30-6:30pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: HBO's hit vampire drama returns to comic-con for one of the most popular panels of the entire convention. Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Joe Manganiello, Rutina Wesley, Ryan Kwanten, Deborah Ann Woll, Nelsan Ellis, Kevin Alejandro and Kristen Bauer van Straten are scheduled to attend with executive producer Alan Ball. Last year's line stretched around the convention center and downstairs, so serious fans should get in line now.

 
 

Series: SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE


Time/Location of Panel: 5:45-6:45pm in Room 6BCF


About the Panel: Following the upheaval of the first season finale, and the shocking conclusion to the prequel series GODS OF THE ARENA, fans are anxious to know what's in store for the second season of the Starz show. Stars Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, Katrina Law, Dustin Clare, and new Spartacus Liam McIntyre join executive producer Steven S. DeKnight to premiere the long-awaited season two trailer.


Saturday, July 23, 2011
 

Series: TERRA NOVA


Time/Location of Panel: 11am-Noon in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: This show has so much buzz, it's making a second comic-con appearance and it hasn't even premiered yet. Executive producers Rene Echevarria, Brannon Braga, Jose Molina and star Stephen Lang will finally debut long-awaited footage from the FOX drama about a human colony starting over 65 million years in the past.

 
 

Series: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES


Time/Location of Panel: 3:30-4:15pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: The cast and producers of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, including Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, Candice Accola, Joseph Morgan, Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson, will keep fans informed about what to expect in Mystic Falls during the upcoming third season of the hit series.

 
 

Series: FRINGE


Time/Location of Panel: 4:30-5:15pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: No matter what universe they're from, diehard fans will have their questions answered by series stars and executive producers John Noble, Anna Torv, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown, Jasika Nicole, Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman..

 
 

Series: CHARLIE'S ANGELS


Time/Location of Panel: 5-6 p.m. in the Hilton Indigo Ballroom


About the Panel: This update of the ‘70s classic makes its comic-con debut with new cast members Minka Kelly, Annie Ilonzeh, Rachael Taylor, Ramon Rodriguez and producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar on hand for a Q&A about the first season.

 
 

Series: ALCATRAZ


Time/Location of Panel: 5:15-6:00pm in Ballroom 20


About the Panel: Fans of paranormal thrillers will enjoy an advance screening of the pilot for the new FOX drama about mysterious time anomalies at the famous prison. Series stars Jorge Garcia and Sarah Jones with executive producer Elizabeth Sarnoff will also answer questions about the show.

 
 

Series: NIKITA


Time/Location of Panel: 6-6:45pm in Room 6BCF


About the Panel: Executive producer Craig Silverstein and stars Maggie Q, Shane West and Lyndsy Fonseca will discuss the revealing first season, what's ahead in season two and screen exclusive footage.

 
 

Series: PERSON OF INTEREST


Time/Location of Panel: 6:45-7:30pm in Room 6BCF


About the Panel: Fans are already talking about this mysterious action series about an ex-CIA agent who teams up with a billionaire to solve crimes. Stars Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson and Michael Emerson, plus executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Greg Plageman will participate in a Q&A session following an exclusive viewing of the pilot.


Sunday, July 24, 2011
 

Series: SUPERNATURAL


Time/Location of Panel: 11:15am - 12:15pm in Hall H


About the Panel: Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles will be joined by co-stars and executive producers to celebrate the DVD releases “Supernatural: The Anime Series” and “Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season.” They will also show footage from the upcoming seventh season and answer plenty of fan questions.

 
 

Series: CASTLE


Time/Location of Panel: 11:45am-12:45pm in Room 6BCF


About the Panel: Star Nathan Fillion will discuss the upcoming season of CASTLE, charm fans with stories about his many co-stars and give away some fun surprises. Fillion is a bona fide comic-con rock star, so seats will be in high demand for this one.

 
 

Series: DOCTOR WHO


Time/Location of Panel: 12:30-1:30pm in Hall H


About the Panel: The eleventh doctor and his feisty companion Amy Pond have finally come across the Atlantic to comic-con. Matt Smith and Karen Gillan will conduct a spirited Q&A with fans and show footage from the second half of the sixth season.

 
 

Series: SONS OF ANARCHY


Time/Location of Panel: 3:30-4:30pm in Hall H


About the Panel: The FX hit returns to comic-con with a Q&A session about recent developments for SAMCRO. Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal and executive producer Kurt Sutter will give fans a look at what's coming in season four.


 

Stephanie Holland is a pop culture junkie, award winning journalist and proud nerd who also writes about the latest entertainment news with a geek slant for Inscaped.com.