CBS Goes ‘Star Trek’ Crazy for the 2019 San Diego Comic Con

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July 1, 2019

CBS Television Studios will be bringing cast members from Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Picard to the 2019 San Diego Comic Con. The Star Trek: Discovery crew have made the trek to Comic Con before, but this year marks the first appearances for Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Lower Decks. The Star Trek panels will take place back-to-back in the San Diego Convention Center’s largest hall, Hall H.

The network will also be introducing Comic Con attendees to their upcoming dramas, EVIL and Nancy Drew. CBS plans to screen the first episode of both shows at the Con.

CBS 2019 San Diego Comic Con Panels and Events:

THURSDAY, JULY 18

EVIL EXCLUSIVE SCREENING AND PANEL 12:45-2:00 PM, BALLROOM 20 – EVIL is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter as they investigate the church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there’s a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.

Please join series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi and Michael Emerson along with co-creators and executive producers Robert King and Michelle King for an exclusive sneak peek of the first episode followed by a panel discussion. EVIL will air Thursdays this fall on CBS.

NANCY DREW EXCLUSIVE SCREENING AND PANEL 2:00-3:15 PM BALLROOM 20 – Nancy Drew is a brilliant teenaged detective whose sense of self had come from solving mysteries in her hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine – until her mother’s untimely death derails Nancy’s college plans. Devastated by her mother’s passing, Nancy swears off crime-solving, but when a socialite is murdered, Nancy finds herself embroiled in a ghostly murder investigation.

A supernatural presence begins to haunt Nancy’s investigation, and she discovers that the current crime has an astonishing connection to the unsolved murder of a local girl. Whether the ghost is here to help or hinder Nancy remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Nancy’s going to have to unravel the clues from both the living and the dead to solve the crimes.

Please join series stars Kennedy McMann, Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani, Alex Saxon and Tunji Kasim, along with executive producers Noga Landau, Melinda Hsu-Taylor and Stephanie Savage for an exclusive sneak peek of the first episode followed by a panel discussion. Nancy Drew will air Wednesdays this fall on The CW.

SATURDAY, JULY 20

“ENTER THE STAR TREK UNIVERSE” PANEL 11:30 AM -1:00 PM HALL H– Over 50 years ago, the world was first introduced to what would quickly become a cultural phenomenon for the ages. Star Trek broke barriers then and continues to do so now, inspiring people of all generations and walks of life with its celebration of cultural diversity, scientific exploration and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the Star Trek universe continues to thrive, exploring all new missions for Starfleet.

CBS All Access invites you to join the cast and producers of its hit series Star Trek: Discovery and be the first to hear about two new upcoming additions to the Star Trek universe: the highly anticipated new series Star Trek: Picard, starring Sir Patrick Stewart, and the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks.

ACTIVATIONS AND GIVEAWAYS:

STAR TREK UNIVERSE BOOTH: U.S.S. DISCOVERY TRANSPORTER EXPERIENCE AND “TREK” TALENT MEET-AND-GREETS – CBS All Access is bringing the Star Trek universe to the San Diego Comic-Con Exhibit Hall, Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21, where fans are invited to step aboard the U.S.S. Discovery and travel to strange and distant lands through an immersive transporter experience. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite Star Trek talent in person with meet-and-greets in the booth (Booth #4237) on Saturday, July 20. Comic-Con badges are required for entry.

STAR TREK UNIVERSE EXCLUSIVE PINS – A number of exclusive, limited-quantity Star Trek pins will be available to fans during Comic-Con. All week long, a Starfleet Headquarters visitors badge will be available for those who visit and complete the Star Trek transporter experience on the show floor.

On Saturday afternoon and Sunday, a limited quantity of pins featuring the debut of two characters from the upcoming CBS All Access animated show Star Trek: Lower Decks will also be available from the Star Trek booth. At the “Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty” museum experience at Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts, fans can get an exclusive replica pin of the Picard family crest as seen in Star Trek: Picard.

“JEAN-LUC PICARD: THE FIRST DUTY” EXHIBIT – In celebration of Patrick Stewart’s return to his iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation role, “Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty” is a special exhibition showcasing original props, costumes and other artifacts tracing Picard’s life and Starfleet career. Items on display include his cherished Ressikan flute, the legendary Picard family album, his Starfleet uniforms, models of ships Picard captained, and all that remains of the “Borg Queen.” The gallery also features exclusive first looks at costumes and other items featured in the upcoming CBS All Access series Star Trek: Picard.

Visitors will have the first chance to purchase exclusive Star Trek: Picard merchandise and opportunities for exclusive giveaways. The gallery is located at Michael J Wolf Fine Arts, 363 Fifth Ave., San Diego, Calif. 92101 and will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Comic-Con from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM and on Sunday from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

COMIC-CON COMEDY SHUTTLE – CBS will offer complimentary rides throughout the Gaslamp District in branded shuttles. Featured shows will include the new fall comedies Bob ♥ Abishola, Carol’s Second Act and The Unicorn. Trailers of the series will be screened for the passengers as well.

Additionally, EVIL will be offering festival-goers complimentary rides during the day throughout the Gaslamp District, while hosting “Frightseeing Tours” in the evenings in Old Town. Trailers of EVIL, a CBS original series, will be screened for the passengers, and brand ambassadors will distribute giveaways. Exclusive “Frightseeing Tours” will run Thursday and Friday nights for select fans.

STEP INTO THE TWILIGHT ZONE EXPERIENCE – From Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21. Located in the Interactive Zone at Petco Park, fans will be transported into CBS All Access’ The Twilight Zone as they enjoy an immersive experience not only of sight and sound, but of mind. Reserve FREE tickets at: StepIntoTheTwilightZone.com.

CARPOOL KARAOKE THE MIC – The Singing Machine launches CARPOOL KARAOKE THE MIC at San Diego Comic-Con from July 18 to July 21, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Located in space “J” at the Interactive Zone at Petco Park, fans will be able to recreate the fun of James Corden’s wildly popular “Carpool Karaoke” segment and become the star of the car as they hop inside a branded Range Rover to sing along to their favorite songs. There will also be a daily CARPOOL KARAOKE THE MIC giveaway to a lucky fan that has posted their performance on social media.

‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Trailer: The Game’s On But with a Surprise Twist

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Rebecca Murray

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July 1, 2019

The first trailer for Sony Pictures’ Jumanji: The Next Level reveals the gang has been drawn back into the game. But, there’s a twist. It’s not Spencer who enters the game; this time it’s his grandfather who transforms into Dwayne Johnson.

In addition to Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Nick Jonas return for the sequel to 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The cast also includes Awkwafina, Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Alex Wolff, Danny Glover, and Danny DeVito.

Jake Kasdan returned to direct the sequel. Kasdan co-wrote the screenplay with Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg. Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Matt Tolmach, and Kasdan produced. David Householter, Melvin Mar, Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner, William Teitler, Ted Field, Mike Weber, and Jumanji author Chris Van Allsburg executive produced.

Writer/director Jake Kasdan’s behind the scenes team includes director of photography Gyula Pados, editor Steve Edwards, production designer Bill Brzeski, and costume designer Louise Mingenbach.

Sony Pictures is planning a December 13, 2019 theatrical release.

The Plot:

“In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.”

‘The Witcher’ Debuts Photos, a Poster, and Comic Con Details

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Rebecca Murray

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July 1, 2019

Netflix has just released the first photos and teaser poster from the upcoming fantasy series, The Witcher. Henry Cavill (Justice League, Mission: Impossible – Fallout) leads the cast of the epic series based on the best-selling books by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.

In addition to showing off photos from the series, Netflix announced the cast will be taking the stage at the San Diego Comic Con. The Witcher will host a panel beginning at 2:15pm PT in Hall H (the largest venue at the SDCC) on Friday, July 19th. Series star Henry Cavill will be joined by Anya Chalotra (The ABC Murders) and Freya Allan (Into the Badlands) for the Q&A. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich will also discuss the series during the panel hosted by sci-fi geek/actress Yvette Nicole Brown (Community).

The eight episode first season stars Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, Freya Allan as Ciri, Jodhi May (Game of Thrones) as Calanthe, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson (Fortitude) as Eist, and Adam Levy (Knightfall) as Mousesack. MyAnna Buring (Ripper Street) is Tissaia, Mimi Ndiweni (Black Earth Rising) is Fringilla, Therica Wilson-Read (Profile) is Sabrina, and Emma Appleton (The End of The F**king World) is Renfri.

The cast also includes Eamon Farren (The ABC Murders) as Cahir, Joey Batey (Knightfall) as Jaskier, Lars Mikkelsen (House of Cards) as Stregobor, Royce Pierreson (Wanderlust) as Istredd, Maciej Musiał (1983) as Sir Lazlo, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte (Dickensian) as Dara, and Anna Shaffer (Harry Potter) as Triss.

The Plot:

“Based on the best-selling fantasy series of books, The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together.”

The Witcher Henry Cavill — Henry Cavill stars in Netflix’s ‘The Witcher.’

The Witcher Freya Allan — Freya Allan stars in Netflix’s ‘The Witcher.’

The Witcher Anya Chalotra — Anya Chalotra stars in Netflix’s ‘The Witcher.’

‘Elementary’ Season 7 Episode 7 Preview: “From Russia with Drugs” Photos

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Rebecca Murray

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June 28, 2019

CBS’s Elementary reaches the halfway point of its final season with episode seven, “From Russia with Drugs.” Season seven episode seven, directed by Michael Hekmat from a script by Sean Bennett, will air on July 4th at 10pm ET/PT.

Episode seven guest stars include Rob Bartlett, Lili Mirojnick, Emily Swallow, Shirley Rumierk, Kristolyn Lloyd, and Jason Babinsky.

The cast of Elementary is led by Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson. Aidan Quinn is Captain Tommy Gregson, Jon Michael Hill is Detective Marcus Bell, and James Frain plays Odin Reichenbach. Virginia Madsen and Jordan Gelber appear in recurring roles as Paige and M.E. Hawes.

“From Russia with Drugs” Plot – Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a criminal who made his living by stealing from other criminals. Also, when Captain Gregson resumes leadership of the precinct, he suspects his interim replacement, Captain Dwyer, is responsible for one of his best detective’s suspicious departure.

The Elementary Plot:

“Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller as Detective Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson in a modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD’s most impossible cases. Initially sober companion and client, Holmes and Watson’s relationship evolved into a symbiotic professional investigative partnership. Once the top homicide consultants for Captain Thomas Gregson, they worked regularly alongside Detective Marcus Bell before Holmes’ false confession to a murder he did not commit forced them to move to London.

Holmes and Watson forge new careers in England as consultants for Scotland Yard until they receive news that a member of their inner circle has been gravely wounded in the United States. As Holmes’ stateside legal trouble threatens to keep them from returning to New York, their greatest foe to date, tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach waits on the horizon to test their limits.”

Elementary Season 7 Episode 7 — Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in ‘Elementary’ season 7 episode 7 (Photo © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

‘Yesterday’ Movie Review: The Beatles Deserve Better

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Kevin Finnerty

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June 28, 2019

Yesterday Lily James and Himesh Patel — Lily James and Himesh Patel in ‘Yesterday’ (Photo by Jonathan Prime © 2019 Universal Studios)

“Do you genuinely not know who The Beatles are?” asks Jack (Himesh Patel). “Genuinely,” replies Ellie (Lily James). “Then I’m in a really, really complicated situation,” says Jack who’s apparently the only person who remembers The Beatles and their songs in the music-driven fantasy drama, Yesterday.

Jack’s a struggling, mediocre musician who dreams of one day getting his big break. The only person who believes in him and has devoted her life to managing his music career…if it can be called that…is his childhood best friend, Ellie. After another disappointing gig Jack tells Ellie he’s going to give up on trying to be a musician. Ellie attempts to talk him out of it, but he peddles away on his bicycle. At just that precise moment, the world experiences a momentary blackout and Jack is hit by a bus. He wakes up in the hospital missing a few teeth and with a few scrapes but is otherwise okay.

Ellie and a few of his friends throw Jack a homecoming party to celebrate his birthday when he gets out of the hospital. Ellie gives Jack a new, expensive guitar and Jack, touched by her generosity, plays the song, ”Yesterday.” To his surprise, everyone fawns over the song saying it’s great and asking when he wrote it. Jack says Paul McCartney from The Beatles wrote it, and his friends act as though they have no idea who he’s talking about.

Later, Jack searches the internet to discover The Beatles never existed. Somehow Jack has woken up in an alternate timeline where he’s the only one in the world who remembers The Beatles and their hit songs. Faced with this bizarre opportunity, Jack sets out to use the Fab Four’s hit songs to make himself a musical legend.

Yesterday tries to be a charming and fun fantasy film saluting The Beatles but ends up being a cheesy, unengaging, and forgettable romantic comedy. There are only a few laughs and, worse yet, there’s zero chemistry between Himesh Patel and Lily James when the romantic part of the film is forced into the spotlight.

Himesh Patel’s Jack is not a likeable character and is never redeemed, denying the audience someone to root for. Early on it’s made clear he takes for granted the people closest to him. That never evolves as he becomes famous. When he uses the Fab Four’s songs to become a music superstar, he becomes even less likeable. It’s a big problem with the film that the main character is a jerk when it begins instead of a decent, struggling guy who surrenders to the dream he has to be famous, which might have worked.

Lily James gives the best performance in the film as Ellie, Jack’s best friend and manager who desperately wants to move out of the friend zone and into a relationship with him. The scenes where she subtly looks at him with longing in her eyes are both touching and sad. However, later in the film when it shifts gears and tries to become a movie about true love , it quickly becomes evident James and Patel have no romantic tension.

The best comedic performance is delivered by Joel Fry as Rocky, Jack’s bumbling but devoted and well-meaning friend and roadie. Rocky constantly says and does the most inappropriate things, but is dedicated to Jack not because of his newfound success but because he values him as a friend. It’s Fry’s performance that delivers the only laughs in the film. Sadly, they’re not enough to save it.

Yesterday should have been a sweet fantasy film that’s a love letter to The Beatles but instead is a hokey, bland, and uninteresting movie. The Fab Four deserve better and so does the audience.

GRADE: C-

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for suggestive content and language

Running Time: 112 minutes

Release Date: June 28, 2019

Directed By: Danny Boyle

‘Good Trouble’ Season 2 Episode 3 Preview: “Doble Quince” Photos and Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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June 28, 2019

Freeform’s season two of Good Trouble serves up episode three on July 2, 2019. The episode titled “Doble Quince” focuses on Jazmin and party planning.

The cast of season two is led by Cierra Ramirez as Mariana and Maia Mitchell as Callie. The series also stars Tommy Martinez as Gael, Sherry Cola as Alice, Zuri Adele as Malika, Emma Hunton as Davia, and Josh Pence as Dennis.

Series stars Mitchell and Ramirez executive produce along with Joanna Johnson, Peter Paige, Bradley Bredeweg, Gregory Gugliotta, Christine Sacani, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina. Good Trouble‘s produced by Nuyorican Productions, Inc. in association with Freeform.

The “Doble Quince” Plot: Gael and the rest of the Coterie help Jazmin plan a big celebration — a “Doble Quince” — to celebrate her 30th birthday and the Quinceañera she never had. Mariana decides to use the event to beta test her app, but things don’t go as planned.

More on Good Trouble Season 2:

“Good Trouble is the critically acclaimed spinoff of the groundbreaking series The Fosters. Now in its second season, the series will continue to explore the trials and tribulations of the tenants of Downtown LA’s hippest residence, The Coterie.

This season, Mariana (Ramirez), Callie (Mitchell) and the rest of The Coterie crew will continue to navigate their early twenties as they deal with breakups, demand equality, find happiness and discover what it means to fight for what you believe in.”

Good Trouble Season 2 Episode 3 — Hailie Sahar and Tommy Martinez in ‘Good Trouble’ season 2 episode 3 (Freeform/Bill Inoshita)

‘Grand Hotel’ Season 1 Episode 3 Preview: Photos from “Curveball”

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Rebecca Murray

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June 28, 2019

ABC’s Grand Hotel season one continues with episode three airing on July 1, 2019. The episode titled “Curveball” was directed by Eva Longoria Baston who guest stars as Beatriz.

Season one airs on Mondays at 10pm ET/PT.

The cast of season one includes Oscar nominee Demián Bichir (Best Actor, A Better Life) as Santiago Mendoza, ALMA award winner Roselyn Sánchez (Outstanding Actress in a Drama Television Series, Without a Trace) as Gigi Mendoza, Denyse Tontz (The Fosters) as Alicia Mendoza, and Bryan Craig (Valor) as Javi Mendoza. Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Mayor) is Mrs. P, Lincoln Younes (Home and Away) is Danny, Shalim Ortiz (Magic City) is Mateo, and Anne Winters (13 Reasons Why) plays Ingrid.

Chris Warren (The Fosters) plays Jason, Feliz Ramirez is Carolina, and Justina Adorno (Seven Seconds) is Yoli in the show’s first season.

Grand Hotel is written and executive produced by Brian Tanen. Eva Longoria, Ben Spector, Bob Daily, Ramón Campos, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, and director Bill D’Elia also executive produce.

The “Curveball” Plot – Danny discovers a new piece of information in Sky’s disappearance, Alicia and Gigi disagree on how to best run the hotel, and Gigi gives her a glimpse into her mother’s past.

Series Details:

Charismatic Santiago Mendoza owns the hotel, while his glamorous second wife, Gigi, and their adult children enjoy the spoils of success. The hotel’s loyal staff round out a contemporary fresh take on an upstairs/downstairs story. Wealthy and beautiful guests bask in luxury, but scandals, escalating debt and explosive secrets hide beneath the picture-perfect exterior.

Grand Hotel Season 1 Episode 3 — Demian Bichir and Roselyn Sanchez in ‘Grand Hotel’ season 1 episode 3 (ABC/Richard Cartwright)

Amazon’s Comic Con Plans Include ‘The Boys,’ ‘Carnival Row’ and ‘The Expanse’

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Rebecca Murray

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June 27, 2019

A scene from season 1 of ‘The Boys’ (Photo by Jan Thijs / Amazon Prime Video)

Amazon Prime Video’s returning to the San Diego Comic Con with celebrity-packed panels, parties, and a huge immersive activation right outside the San Diego Convention Center. The stars of The Expanse (a Comic Con favorite), The Boys, Carnival Row, Undone, and The Man in the High Castle will be heading to San Diego to promote the upcoming seasons of Amazon’s new and returning original shows.

Among the stars expected to make the trek to the Con are Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, and Chace Crawford from The Boys. The resurrected The Expanse will be represented by Steven Strait, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, Cas Anvar, and Dominique Tipper. Orlando Bloom, Cara Delevingne, David Gyasi, and Tamzin Merchant will make their first appearance as a cast in support of Carnival Row. Rufus Sewell, Joel de la Fuente, Jason O’Mara, Chelah Horsdal and Frances Turner will help fans prepare to say farewell to The Man in the High Castle as it heads into its final season.

AMAZON PRIME VIDEO SAN DIEGO COMIC CON PANELS:

Thursday, July 18th
SERIES: Undone
ABOUT: From Raphael Bob-Waksberg and Kate Purdy, the acclaimed creators of BoJack Horseman, comes Undone, a groundbreaking and genre bending animated series, starring Rosa Salazar, about a young woman’s complex journey to unlock her past and solve the mystery of her father’s death.
WHERE: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
WHEN: Thursday, July 18 from 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. PT

Friday, July 19th
SERIES: The Boys
ABOUT: Join executive producers Seth Rogen and Eric Kripke, along with series stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capon, Karen Fukuhara, and Elisabeth Shue, with moderator Aisha Tyler, for a behind the scenes look at their upcoming series. Based on The New York Times best-selling 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 – abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It’s the powerless against the super-powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven. The series premieres July 26 th on Amazon Prime Video.
WHERE: Ballroom 20, San Diego Convention Center
WHEN: Friday, July 19 from 3 :30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT

SERIES: Carnival Row
ABOUT: Join stars Orlando Bloom, Cara Delevingne, David Gyasi, Tamzin Merchant and executive producers Travis Beacham and Marc Guggenheim for a sneak peek and conversation about Carnival Row, moderated by Tim Kash. Set in a Victorian fantasy world filled with mythological immigrant creatures whose exotic homelands were invaded by the empires of man, Amazon Prime Video’s Carnival Row explores how this growing population struggles to coexist with humans — forbidden to live, love, or fly with freedom. But even in darkness, hope lives, as a human detective, Rycroft Philostrate (Orlando Bloom), and a refugee faerie named Vignette Stonemoss (Cara Delevingne) rekindle a dangerous affair despite an increasingly intolerant society.
WHERE: Ballroom 20, San Diego Convention Center
WHEN: Friday, July 19 from 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. PT

Saturday, July 20th
SERIES: The Expanse
ABOUT: Calling all Earthers, Belters and Martians, The Expanse is making its return to Comic-Con this summer! The series has had an incredible journey since San Diego last saw the Rocinante crew. They return with news from beyond the Ring Gate and from their new home – thanks to help from the fans – as an Amazon Prime Video series. Join series stars Steven Strait, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, and executive producers Naren Shankar and Ty Franck to get an early look at what’s to come when Season 4 drops on Prime Video later this year.
WHERE: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront Hotel
WHEN: Saturday, July 20 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. PT

SERIES: The Man in the High Castle
ABOUT: With the 4th and final season of The Man in The High Castle premiering this fall on Amazon Prime Video, the series’ cast and creators, including Isa Dick Hackett, Daniel Percival, David Scarpa, Rufus Sewell, Joel de la Fuente, Jason O’Mara, Chelah Horsdal and Frances Turner, with moderator Dominic Patten, will take fans behind the scenes as the resistance becomes a full-blown rebellion.
WHERE: Room 6A, San Diego Convention Center
WHEN: Saturday, July 20 from 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. PT

Carnival Row Activation — ‘Carnival Row’ activation (Photo Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video)

THE AMAZON PRIME VIDEO EXPERIENCE DETAILS:

“The Amazon Prime Video Experience will celebrate the new Amazon Original series The Boys and Carnival Row, as well as the upcoming fourth season of The Expanse, with an immersive 60,000 square-foot activation located across from the San Diego Convention Center. The Amazon Prime Video Experience will be open from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21, with a special preview day open to press on Wednesday, July 17.

Located on the corner of MLK and 1st, fanboys and fangirls will be drawn in to the Amazon Prime Video Experience by the sight of a 40-foot tower adorned with giant LED screens that will be playing scenes from The Boys, Carnival Row and The Expanse. Comic-Con attendees will also be treated to live, show-specific performances taking place atop the multi-level tower.

Once inside, attendees will receive collectible gold and silver coins which they can use to further explore the activation. Fans can begin their day covering up the crime scene of a superhero kidnapping at the Audio Visual shop where Hughie works on The Boys. On the opposite end of the space, a Rocinante spaceship is positioned that will take adventure-seekers on a United Nations peacekeeping mission to a newly colonized planet seen in The Expanse. Guests can also discover the Carnival Row universe in which humans and exotic creatures coexist before entering The Forbidden Lounge, a neo-Victorian decorated hideaway venue, to enjoy a special performance. Amazon Prime Video collaborated with LG within the series activations to provide a premiere viewing experience for attendees.

After exploring the shows, guests can escape the summer heat and relax under a tented awning with refreshing beverages and a selection of mouthwatering bites, including Carl’s Jr., which will provide burgers on-site for press and fans as part of The Boys campaign. Cosplayers can even find a Cosplay Photography Corner within the walls of the Amazon Prime Video Experience, where a lifestyle photographer will be onsite to take professional portraits as digital takeaways.”

‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘His Dark Materials,’ ‘Westworld’ Comic Con Plans Announced

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Rebecca Murray

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June 27, 2019

His Dark Materials Star Lin-Manuel Miranda — Lin-Manuel Miranda in ‘His Dark Materials’ (Photo Credit: HBO)

HBO’s firmed up its 2019 San Diego Comic Con plans, confirming the network will be promoting Westworld, His Dark Materials, and Game of Thrones at next month’s Con. HBO will also use the pop culture gathering to promote season one of Watchmen.

Among the talent scheduled to attend this year’s Comic Con are James McAvoy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Maisie Williams, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and the King of the Six Kingdoms himself, Isaac Hempstead Wright. And Game of Thrones series creators D.B. Weiss and David Benioff are sure to get lots of questions from diehard GoT fans when they take part in that show’s panel.

HBO 2019 San Diego Comic Con Panels:

Thursday, July 18
The HIS DARK MATERIALS panel in Hall H at 4:45 p.m. will include (in alphabetical order): James McAvoy (Lord Asriel), Dafne Keen (Lyra), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Lee Scoresby), Jane Tranter (executive producer) and Ruth Wilson (Mrs. Coulter).
Autograph signing is at 2:45 p.m.

Friday, July 19
The GAME OF THRONES panel in Hall H at 5:30 p.m. will include cast members (in alphabetical order): Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei of Naath), Iain Glen (Ser Jorah Mormont), Conleth Hill (Varys), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) and Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark). Other panelists include creators and showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and director and executive producer Miguel Sapochnik.
Autograph signing is at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 20
The WESTWORLD panel in Hall H at 1:15 p.m. will include creators, executive producers and directors Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, and cast members (in alphabetical order): Ed Harris, Thandie Newton, Aaron Paul, Tessa Thompson, Evan Rachel Wood and Jeffrey Wright.
Autograph signing is at 11:45 a.m.

Additional SDCC Info:

The autograph signings will take place in the DC Warner Bros. booth #4545. Attendees wishing to participate in autograph signings may log in to their Comic-Con Member ID account to submit their interest via the Exclusives Portal. WBTVG follows Comic-Con’s selection process and wristband distribution procedures. For more information visit www.comic-con.org/cci/exclusives.

HIS DARK MATERIALS fans can follow live coverage of the panel on Twitter from @daemonsanddust and use #HisDarkMaterials to join the conversation.

GAME OF THRONES fans can follow live coverage of the panel on Twitter from @GameofThrones and use #GoTSDCC to join the conversation.

WESTWORLD fans can follow live coverage of the panel on Twitter from @WestworldHBO and use #WestworldSDCC to join the conversation.

‘Snowpiercer’ Cast Headed to the San Diego Comic Con

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Rebecca Murray

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June 27, 2019

San Diego Comic Con attendees will get the first look at TBS’s sci-fi thriller Snowpiercer. The series is based on the film of the same name starring Chris Evans and Jamie Bell and is set to premiere next spring.

The network has given the series an order for a second season prior to its first season debut.

“Snowpiercer is the perfect show to kick-off TBS’ entry into dramas with intricate storytelling, stunning visuals and first-class acting,” said Brett Weitz, general manager for TBS and TNT. “We believe in the longevity of this series and that audiences will be amazed by the fantastical world that brings to life such relevant social, political and environmental issues.”

The cast of season one includes Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Lena Hall, and Steven Ogg. They’ll be joining the series’ showrunner/executive producer Graeme Manson for the show’s first panel at SDCC. The Snowpiercer talent will be taking the stage on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 3pm PT in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront next to the San Diego Convention Center for a Q&A with attendees and an exclusive first look at the first episode.

The sci-fi series is a Tomorrow Studios (a joint venture between Marty Adelstein and ITV Studios) and CJ Entertainment production. Adelstein, Becky Clements, director James Hawes, Matthew O’Connor, and Scott Derrickson served as executive producers. Director Bong Joon Ho, Miky Lee, Tae-sung Jeong, Park Chan-wook, Lee Tae-hun and Dooho Choi – producers of the theatrical film – also executive produce the series.

Snowpiercer was released in July 2013 and earned $171,000 over its first weekend in domestic release. The R-rated thriller went on to ring up $86 million worldwide before exiting theaters. The film currently sits at 95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Plot:

“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.”

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