Comic-Con 09 - Event Coverage
We were there, and we were covering it live!
'Supernatural' Creator Never Dreamed Of Six Seasons On The CW
Eric Kripke, the creator and producer of "Supernatural," rapidly back-pedaled on an earlier edict that if "Supernatural" were to continue into a sixth season it would be without him during last month's Comic-Con International in San Diego.
Chuck Forced To Control New Super Power This Season
The title character in "Chuck" might be cuddly and fun. But when the third season starts this spring on NBC, you may have to add "dangerous" to his title. Executive producers Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak told fans at last month's San Diego Comic-Con that not only with Zachary Levi's character be a potential danger to his handers, he could be a threat to the entire world.
Studio Fought Hard To Bring 'Dollhouse' Back, Joss Whedon Says
The Fox network may be known as the network that celebrates instant hits and tosses aside those that don't get quick followings by audience, but it had to approach "Dollhouse" a little differently last spring.
VIDEO: Joss Whedon Talks 'Dollhouse,' 'Buffy'
Joss Whedon was excited about the fact that "Dollhouse" was renewed by Fox, but the movie was such a surprise, Whedon said he already had made plans for the summer. We're not sure if he was joking or not, but we're sure that he would've preferred to be writing "Dollhouse" episodes than wherever he would've ended up otherwise.
Almost A 'Warehouse 13' Without Eddie McClintock?
Eddie McClintock almost didn't get cast on Syfy's new hit series "Warehouse 13" because he bombed his final audition. McClintock recalled to an audience at San Diego Comic-Con last weekend that he had a freak-out attack during his final audition for the role of Secret Service agent Peter Lattimer when it was down to the wire between him and one other actor. All McClintock could think about was the fact that he had just come off of a number of failed television shows and he said really needed this job badly.
VIDEO: All The 'Chuck' Goodness From Comic-Con
See the complete panel from San Diego right here A new season of "Chuck" is coming to NBC, and a lot of that is thanks to the fans who decided to give some patronage to one of the show's main sponsors, Subway.
The CollectorBrings Hard 'R' Goodness
Bringing a visceral edge back to American horror, The Collector is a film inspired by the uncompromising early works of such masters of horror as Dario Argento, John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper.
'Torchwood' Earns Fourth Season?
It's a bit hard to tell if he was making an official announcement or not, but it shouldn't be too much of a surprise that BBC has commissioned a fourth season for "Torchwood." While the BBC itself has yet to make such an announcement, creator Russell T. Davies implied as much during the penultimate panel at San Diego Comic-Con Sunday.
VIDEO: See The Entire 'Heroes' Panel At Comic-Con
What does Hiro, Peter Petrelli, an immortal cheerleader and a carnival have in common? We hate to ask, but it's a lot of what we'll see on "Heroes" this fall on NBC.
VIDEO: New Trailer For 'Sanctuary'
Couldn't make it to San Diego Comic-Con this year? That's OK because Syfy is bringing some of the best trailers from the convention right to your computer desktop.
Syfy Marketing Campaign At Comic-Con Meets With Mixed Results
San Diego Comic-Con was a great arena for NBC Universal to officially and fully launch its new Syfy brand. And while thousands of visitors were seen toting around bags that called Syfy "a four-letter word you can swear by," some other efforts to gain excitement over the name seemed to fall a little short.
VIDEO: Why No Emmys For BSG? Edward James Olmos Speaks Out
Edward James Olmos has been spending a good part of the weekend hyping up "Blade Runner" as a successor in franchises for those who need to get a "Battlestar Galactica" fix, but he did take a couple minutes on the red carpet of the Entertainment Weekly/Syfy party at San Diego Comic-Con Saturday night to talk about the late Harvey Frand.
VIDEO: 'Warehouse 13' Stars Talk About What's Coming Up
Forget what one critic has to say about the stars of the new Syfy series "Warehouse 13," because Eddie McClintock and Joanne Kelly are great together. The two were on the red carpet Saturday night to attend the annual Entertainment Weekly gala during San Diego Comic-Con, and shared some tidbits on what fans can expect in upcoming episodes of the show, and their true feelings about co-star Saul Rubinek.
David Tennant Ready To Hand Down Sonic Screwdriver
It's July, but it already feels like Christmas is right around the corner. And instead of getting the fun holiday story that we're used to, we're instead going to get a great two-parter that will not only mark the end of David Tennant's run on the show, but the beginning of a new era with Matt Smith in the iconic role and Steven Moffat as the showrunner.
SciFriday: Harvey Frand, A Man You May Have Never Heard Of ... But Should Have
I was very sad to find out over the weekend that Harvey Frand had died. Who, you might ask? Harvey Frand. Never heard of him? Well, after this, you not only will know him, but I think you will be giving him a posthumous thank you.
No 'Doctor Who' Movie ... At Least For Now
There were a lot of rumors that BBC would use Sunday's "Doctor Who" panel at San Diego Comic-Con to announce a new motion picture starring David Tennant at the helm of the Tardis. But for anyone getting ready to stand in line to hear about the new film might want to wait just a little longer. "Doctor Who" executive producer Julie Gardner said there is no such project being readied.
Comic-Con Briefs: Robert Englund Talks Elm StreetRemake
Robert Englund, the actor behind the iconic horror villain Freddy Krueger, says he was not surprised to see his role go to another actor in the upcoming Nightmare On Elm Street remake. Ive made peace with it, Englund said Friday while promoting the webisode series FEAR Clinic at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
Is This Comic-Con's Most Expensive Toy?
OK, here's the deal. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people attending San Diego Comic-Con Saturday have run into the most peculiar collectible that has ever been seen. Tempting Toys, which is sitting in Booth 701 on the dealers floor has been displaying a collection of four rather antique-looking action figures they say is from a show called "Sargasso Planet."
'Battlestar Galactica' Concert Says Good-Bye To A Friend
The cast reunites in San Diego to celebrate a colleague taken too soon. Everyone at the House of Blues in San Diego had an emotional time at the Battlestar Galactica Orchestra concert on Friday night.
'Eureka' Coming Back For Fourth Season On Syfy
The word "eureka" means "I found it!" And the Syfy television show "Eureka" is aptly named as it invites audiences to discover a quirky, charming little town of Eureka, along with the wonderfully inventive and quirky individuals that populate the town. And now fans will get to experience at least a fourth season of the show.
VIDEO: Edward James Olmos On 'The Plan,' 'Caprica'
It's hard to find someone more excited about "Battlestar Galactica" than Edward James Olmos. The star of the former SciFi Channel series has just wrapped production on "Battlestar Galactica: The Plan," a new telemovie delving into the backstory of the series appearing in October on Syfy.
'Stargate: Universe' Influenced More By 'Firefly' Than 'Battlestar'
It can take a long time to put together a "Battlestar Galactica" movie, especially one which writer Jane Espenson said took both her and director Edward James Olmos to go line by line through the script to make sure every aspect lined up with the backstory of the critically acclaimed SciFi Channel series.
'Battlestar Galactica: The Plan' Was Finished Last Week
Ever since it was announced last year that "Stargate" Atlantis" was ending after its fifth season and that Syfy would launch a new spinoff series, "Stargate: Universe," the fans have been outraged and ready to denounce the new series sight unseen.
'Trick 'r Treat' Reviewed At Comic-Con
Trick r Treat is a loving tribute to Halloween, presented with a creative zeal absent from far too many of todays horror films. And best yet, we have another horror villain icon waiting to take its place alongside the genres heavyweights. This small trick-or-treating demon -- sporting a bloated head wrapped in a button-eyed burlap mask -- is one spooky and mischievous creature. We need more of this terror-tyke!
It's Official: Dominic Monaghan Joins 'Flash Forward'
Appearance in ABC promos had some originally speculating he was returning to 'Lost' ABC told fans lined up to see a preview of its new series "Flash Forward" at San Diego Comic-Con that there would be a special surprise waiting for them, and they weren't kidding.
If There's A 'Jericho' Movie, Esai Morales Is In
If a movie based on the former CBS series and continuing cult fan favorite "Jericho" were to be made, second season actor Esai Morales said he wants to be a part of it.
Ronald D. Moore: 'Battlestar' Emmy Snub Was 'Criminal'
Former "Battlestar Galactica" showrunner Ronald D. Moore had a message he wanted to deliver to those responsible for nominating actors in key categories: Shame on you.
'Caprica' Premieres Jan. 22, Edward James Olmos Will Direct Episode
New series could end up with metaphysical elements like predecessor, but no rush to get into them There is now a premiere date for "Caprica." The "Battlestar Galactica" spinoff will premiere on Syfy Jan. 22, coming close to taking on the old schedule of its predecessor, fans were told at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday.
Roddenberry Productions Spotlights Days Missing
Roddenberry Productions sees the liberating nature of comics as one of the ideal mediums to carry on an exciting and thoughtful look at the nature of humanity — an ideology established by "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry.
Sigourney Weaver Says She Can Take On Clint Eastwood
Why has Hollywood had such a hard time finding the new Wonder Woman? The answer is easy to "Dollhouse" star Eliza Dushku: "That's because I'm not available."
'Battlestar' Producer Dispels Graystone/Starbuck Rumor
There might be some character crossover between the now-completed "Battlestar Galactica" series from SciFi Channel and the upcoming Syfy spinoff "Caprica," but it's more to do with the Adamas than the Graystones.
Free speech is in danger.
New legislation under consideration by the US Senate (PIPA) and House of Representatives (SOPA) would drastically change the way the US government censors the internet in the US. ( And, potentially, the world )
As an organization founded on the importance of the fundimental requirement of free speech in reporting the news we would like to take this time to join numerous other sites online in this protest.
We invite you to read more about the subject online and form your own opinion. We will resume normal operations after today...
- The Genre Nexus Team
