Comic-Con 2019: 15 Biggest Panels
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San Diego Comic-Con has reached its second day, and already we're inundated with news, trailers, and details for some of the biggest upcoming movies, TV shows, comics, and games. We've learned new details about the upcoming Netflix show based on The Witcher, there's a new It: Chapter 2 trailer (and exclusive footage we got to see), and we got a glimpse of the film adaptation of the popular musical Cats.
Many of the biggest events and panels are scheduled to take place starting on Thursday, and you can follow along with all of the most important news here on GameSpot. The full SDCC schedule can be an intimidating thing to try to make sense of, so we've broken it down into the 15 must-see panels from the show, spanning Marvel (including, but not limited, to the MCU and the upcoming Avengers game), DC, Game of Thrones, Netflix's The Witcher, and a lot more.
So if you're attending the behemoth convention, you may want to know exactly what are the biggest panels to check out. If you're planning on checking these out for yourself, you may want to get in line for someone of these hours in advance. If the panel on this list takes place in Hall H, be prepared for hours of waiting. Sure, that room holds 6,000 people, but it tends to fill up at the start of the day and stays filled until the evening.
Thursday: Marvel Games
When and where: 1:30 PM, Hall H
Official description: Get an inside look at the latest and greatest from Marvel Games. Attendees will see exciting new content from Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, Marvel's Iron Man VR, and Marvel's Avengers, with many unannounced surprises and panel exclusives. Moderator Greg Miller (loudmouth at KindaFunny.com) will be joined by Bill Rosemann (VP and creative director, Marvel Games) and other panelists from titles throughout the Marvel Games family.
What to expect: More on the upcoming Marvel's Avengers game, and hopefully, that includes gameplay.
Thursday: Skybound- In Conversation with Robert Kirkman
When and where: 3 PM, Room 6A
Official description: Comic book creator, writer, and executive producer Robert Kirkman answers questions from fans and discusses his latest projects, including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Oblivion Song, and more.
What to expect: Learning about Kirkman's decision to stop The Walking Dead comic, which was an unexpected surprise recently.
Thursday: His Dark Materials (HBO)
When and where: 4:45 PM, Hall H
Official description: Adapting Philip Pullman's award-winning trilogy, which is considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction, His Dark Materials follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. The series is executive produced by Jane Tranter, Jack Thorne, Julie Gardner, Tom Hooper, Toby Emmerich, Deborah Forte, and Dan McCulloch. Cast panelists include Dafne Keen as Lyra, James McAvoy as Lord Asriel, Lin-Manuel Miranda as Lee Scoresby, and Ruth Wilson as Mrs. Coulter. The panel will be moderated by Entertainment Weekly editor-in-chief, JD Heyman.
What to expect: A first look at the new series, as well as footage you'll only be able to see at the panel.
Friday: Marvel Comics #1000 Revealed
When and where: 12:30 PM, Room 5AB
Official description: Marvel's flagship podcast comes to Comic-Con loaded with secrets, giveaways, reveals, news, guests, and more. And, if you think you've got the stuff and want some swag, you can challenge the Marvel crew in a special House of Ideas Throwdown! Host Ryan Penagos (a.k.a. Agent M, VP and creative executive, Marvel) along with C. B. Cebulski (Marvel Comics editor-in-chief) and an array of Marvel creators dig into Marvel Comics #1000, one of the biggest Marvel Comics projects ever assembled, and celebrate Marvel's 80th Anniversary!
What to expect: Marvel will reveal more about it's upcoming project.
Friday: The Witcher (Netflix)
When and where: 2:15 PM, Hall H
Official description: Based on the bestselling fantasy series of books, The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family. Be among the first to get the exclusive scoop on the highly anticipated Netflix original series centering on famed monster hunter Geralt of Rivia. Be introduced to the world of The Continent, where humans, elves, witchers, gnomes, and monsters battle to survive and thrive, and where good and evil are not easily identified.
What to expect: More information about the story, as well as a possible look at footage from the show.
Friday: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix)
When and where: 3:30 PM, Hall H
Official description: Netflix offers an exclusive sneak peek at the highly anticipated fantasy series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, based on Jim Henson's groundbreaking 1982 feature film, The Dark Crystal. In this stunning new prequel, three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power and set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world. Realized using classic puppetry with cutting-edge visual effects, the cast and creators discuss all your burning questions about bringing Thra to life.
What to expect: Footage from the upcoming first season. Maybe some of the puppets on stage.
Friday: The Boys (Amazon)
When and where: 3:30 PM, Ballroom 20
Official Description: Based on The New York Times bestselling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes—who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and as revered as Gods—abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It's the powerless against the superpowerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven and Vought—the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate that manages these superheroes and covers up all of their dirty secrets. The series stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capon, Karen Fukuhara, and Elisabeth Shue. The Boys is executive produced by Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, and Ori Marmur, as well as Ken Levin and Jason Netter. Panelists include: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capon, Karen Fukuhara; executive producer Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Jessie T. Usher, Elisabeth Shue, moderated by Aisha Tyler. Premiering July 26 on Amazon Prime Video, the eight-episode Amazon Original series is co-produced by Amazon Prime Video and Sony Pictures Television Studios with Point Grey Pictures, Kripke Enterprises, and Original Film.
What to expect: Footage from the show, possibly lots of swearing.
Friday: Game of Thrones (HBO)
When and where: 5:30 PM, Hall H
Official description: Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, HBO's Emmy- and Golden Globe Award–winning series Game of Thrones concluded its eight-season run on May 19, with the finale setting records for HBO for both a single telecast and premiere night viewing. The drama series was executive produced and written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. cast panelists include (in alphabetical order) Jacob Anderson as Grey Worm, John Bradley as Samwell Tarly, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister, Liam Cunningham as Davos Seaworth, Nathalie Emmanuel as Missandei of Naath, Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont, Conleth Hill as Varys, Maisie Williams as Arya Stark, and Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark. Miguel Sapochnik, who won an Emmy for directing “Battle of the Bastards” in season 6 and who also directed several other landmark episodes of the series, also joins.
What to expect: Learn more about the final season of GoT, and there could possibly be an entertaining Q&A section.
Saturday: Batwoman (CW) Pilot And Q&A
When and where: 10:30 AM, Ballroom 20
Official description: Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city's criminal resurgence. But don't call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham's symbol of hope. Join cast and producers for a screening of the pilot, followed by a Q&A. From executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl), Caroline Dries (The Vampire Diaries, Smallville), Geoff Johns (Arrow, The Flash, Titans), and Sarah Schechter (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl). The cast includes Ruby Rose (Orange Is the New Black, The Meg, XXX: Return of Xander Cage), Rachel Skarsten (Reign, Fifty Shades of Grey, Lost Girl), Meagan Tandy (Survivor's Remorse, UnREAL, Teen Wolf), Nicole Kang (You), Camrus Johnson (Luke Cage, The Sun Is Also a Star), Elizabeth Anweis (Twin Peaks), and Dougray Scott (Taken 3, Hitman, Mission: Impossible 2). Marcos Siega (You, God Friended Me, Blindspot) directed the pilot, for which he also served as executive producer alongside David Nutter (Game of Thrones, Arrow, The Flash). Batwoman premieres this fall. airing Sundays at 8/7c on The CW and is based on characters from DC and is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
What to expect: Footage from the upcoming series.
Saturday: Westworld (HBO)
When and where: 1:15 PM, Hall H
Official description: HBO's Emmy-winning series Westworld returns for its third season in 2020. Creators, executive producers, and directors Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and cast members Ed Harris, Thandie Newton, Aaron Paul, Tessa Thompson, Evan Rachel Wood, and Jeffrey Wright, will answer questions and present an early look at the forthcoming third season of the drama series, a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the birth of a new form of life on Earth.
What to expect: Footage from the upcoming season, and someone during the Q&A trying to get Aaron Paul to say "b****."
Saturday: Snowpiercer on TBS: Panel and Exclusive First Look of Series Premiere
When and where: 3 PM, Indigo Ballroom
Official description: Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity, who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually moving train that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice, and the politics of survival play out in this riveting television adaptation, based on the acclaimed movie of the same name. Stars Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Lena Hall, and Steven Ogg and EP/showrunner Graeme Manson will give attendees an exclusive first look at TBS's highly anticipated post- apocalyptic sci-fi thriller produced by Tomorrow Studios (a joint venture between Marty Adelstein and ITV Studios).
What to expect: The title of the panel says it all.
Saturday: Marvel Studios
When and where: 5:15PM, Hall H
Official Description: Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige and surprise panelists provide an inside look at the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.
What to expect: The official description is light, but chances are, we'll be learn officially what's coming out for Phase 4 of the MCU.
Saturday: What We Do in the Shadows (FX) Screening and Q&A
When and where: 6:30 PM, Room 6BCF
Official description: Based on the feature film of the same name from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, What We Do in the Shadows is a documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of four vampires who've "lived" together for hundreds of years. Come for a special screening followed by a spirited discussion with series stars Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch, and the creative team behind TV's #1 vampire comedy! BAT!
What to expect: Season 2 isn't coming until 2020, so chances are that we won't be seeing much from that aside from a few clips.
Saturday: DC Universe
When and where: 7 PM, Indigo Ballroom
Official description: DC fans, this is your Universe! DC Universe has established itself as the premium go-to destination for fans of all things DC, and they are just getting started! Spend your Saturday night with select producers and stars from DC Universe's original live-action and animated series and get the latest updates and sneak previews on Titans, Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn and Young Justice: Outsiders .
What to expect: Information on the upcoming Harley Quinn series will be the highlight here, and possibly a look into future series like the previously revealed Starfire, as well as Season 2 of Titans.
Sunday: Supernatural Special Video Presentation and Q&A
When and where: 10:30AM, Hall H
Official description: See series stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, and Alexander Calvert, along with executive producers Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Eugenie Ross-Leming, Brad Buckner, and Robert Berens, for their final appearance in Hall H, as they answer questions about the shocking events in last season's intense finale, as well as what's in store for the 15th and final season of this long-running series. Fans will also be treated to an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights as well as the show's cast and producer Q&A. The 15th season of Supernatural will return to The CW on Thursdays this fall in its 8/7c time slot. The series is produced by Kripke Enterprises Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Supernatural: The Complete Fourteenth Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 10.
What to expect: A farewell to the long-running series.