SYFY will have a huge presence at this year's Comic-Con, with special screenings of Channel Zero: No-End House and Blood Drive, as well as a plethora of panels, including Sharknado 5: Global Swarming:
Press Release: NEW YORK, NY – July 5, 2017 – As SYFY celebrates its 25th anniversary and its recent brand reboot, the network is headed to San Diego Comic-Con bigger and better than ever before. In addition to 15 SYFY series panels or screenings, the network is rolling out a host of events, activations and parties designed to leave no fan behind. And SYFY will once again extend the fun to fans nationwide, with a three-night live TV event, SYFY LIVE FROM COMIC-CON, hosted by Zachary Levi.
“San Diego Comic-Con is the pinnacle event of the year for sci-fi enthusiasts, and as the only network dedicated to the genre 24/7, we can’t wait to celebrate in a big way,” said Alexandra Shapiro, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital, USA Network and SYFY. “SYFY is going to San Diego this year with a singular focus: to put fans first.”
SYFY’s SDCC takeover includes:
PANELS AND SCREENINGS!
15 SYFY panels and screenings, including:
A frakking great BATTLESTAR GALACTICA reunion! With creator Ron Moore and cast from the hit series.
The ultimate sci-fi debate throwdown! Moderated by John Hodgman, the biggest names in the sci-fi universe duke it out over the most influential moments, milestones and people in the genre’s history. In “SYFY Hosts the Great Debate,” our expert panel will have the final word (or not!) on important topics like: “Star Trek” or “Star Wars”? Did Han or Greedo shoot first? And just who was the most influential captain of all time?
Panels for 11 SYFY shows! Including:
o SYFY’s upcoming Superman prequel series KRYPTON and the graphic novel adaptation HAPPY! (KRYPTON panel is co-hosted with Warner Bros. Television Group, and HAPPY! is co-hosted with Universal Cable Productions)
o Stars and creators of current SYFY hits THE EXPANSE, THE MAGICIANS and 12 MONKEYS (THE MAGICIANS and 12 MONKEYS panels are co-hosted with Universal Cable Productions)
o Fan favorites SHARKNADO, VAN HELSING, WYNONNA EARP, Z NATION and DARK MATTER -- and upcoming new series GHOST WARS (All panels hosted by their respective studios)
Two big screenings! SYFY and Universal Cable Productions are screening an all-new episode of the grindhouse series BLOOD DRIVE and the premiere episode of “NO-END HOUSE,” the next installment in SYFY’s hit horror anthology CHANNEL ZERO.
Thursday, July 20th
1:15-2:15p: SYFY HOSTS THE GREAT DEBATE
Location: Ballroom 20
Moderator: John Hodgman
Panelists: Adam Savage, Orlando Jones, Aisha Tyler, John Barrowman and Charlie Jane Anders debate the most influential moments, milestones and people in genre history
2:30-3:30p: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA REUNION
Location: Ballroom 20
Moderator: Maureen Ryan, Variety
Panelists: Ron Moore, David Eick, Tricia Helfer, Mary McDonnell, Grace Park, Michael Trucco, Aaron Douglas, Tahmoh Penikett
3:00-4:00p: VAN HELSING*
Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
4:00-5:00p: Z NATION*
Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
7:15-8:15p: 12 MONKEYS
Location: Room 6BCF
Moderator: Alicia Lutes, Nerdist
Panelists: Terry Matalas, Aaron Stanford, Amanda Schull, Emily Hampshire, Alisen Down, Todd Stashwick
8:15-9:15p: DARK MATTER*
Location: Room 6DE
Friday, July 21st
2:45-3:30p: SYFY PRESENTS CON MAN: ‘CONS AND FANDOM CULTURE WITH ALAN TUDYK
Location: Ballroom 20
Panelists: Alan Tudyk, PJ Haarsma, Tricia Helfer, Nolan North, Casper Van Dien, Amy Acker & more (TBA)
6:45-7:45p: SHARKNADO 5*
Location: Room 6DE
Saturday, July 22nd
1:15-1:45p: KRYPTON
Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Moderator: Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment President and Chief Creative Officer
Panelists: Cameron Cuffe, Damian Kindler, Cameron Welsh
2:30-3:30p: WYNONNA EARP*
Location: Room 5AB
2:45-3:45p: HAPPY!
Location: Room 6BCF
Moderator: Tim Leong, Entertainment Weekly
Panelists: Chris Meloni, Grant Morrison, Brian Taylor, Patrick MacManus
4:00-4:50p: THE MAGICIANS
Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Moderator: Chris Hardwick
Panelists: Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, Summer Bishil, Sera Gamble, John McNamara
5:00-5:50p: THE EXPANSE
Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Moderator: Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly
Panelists: Naren Shankar, Mark Fergus, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, Dominique Tipper, Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Wes Chatham
5:30-6:30p: GHOST WARS*
Location: Room 6A
8:00-9:00p: SCREENING: CHANNEL ZERO: NO-END HOUSE
Location: Horton Theatre
9:30-10:30p: SCREENING: BLOOD DRIVE
Location: Horton Theatre
EVENTS AND ACTIVATIONS!
SYFY fan parties! Stripping away the exclusivity of traditional Comic-Con parties, SYFY is throwing two nights of first-come-first-served bashes. Hosted at the Children’s Museum on Thursday, July 20 and Saturday, July 22, the themed parties feature photo booths, hourly surprises, live performances and more.
Superfan nuptials! Who says Comic-Con isn’t romantic? Actor Orlando Jones makes fans’ dreams come true, as he presides over pop-up nuptials at TBD locations throughout the weekend.
Trivia trolleys! Test your sci-fi knowledge and compete to win prize money and other giveaways on SYFY trolleys roaming the streets of San Diego.
Cosplay karaoke buses! Take the stage - and the mic – to belt out your favorite sci-fi theme songs on SYFY buses traveling throughout the city. You might even be surprised by one of your favorite stars!Cosplay repair carts! Get an expert makeup touch-up or costume repair at these roaming carts, designed to ensure that all cosplaying ‘con-goers are at their camera-ready best.
A SYFY drumline! A drumline marching through the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter, playing sci-fi theme songs and commemorating major moments in science fiction history? Yes, please.
The Nerd Party lives on! SYFY is partnering with Zachary Levi to co-host his annual invitation-only Friday night party.
ROUND-THE-CLOCK COVERAGE!Levi will host SYFY LIVE FROM COMIC-CON, a three-night live television event that allows fans across the country to experience the best Comic-Con has to offer, dissect breaking 'Con news, and hear from their favorite stars and creators. Airing Thursday, July 20 through Saturday, July 22, the live event is produced by Wilshire Studios.
SYFY WIRE’s intrepid reporters and correspondents are providing 24/7 coverage of all the breaking news from the ‘Con, online via www.syfy.com and on air on SYFY (including SYFY LIVE FROM COMIC-CON).
About SYFY
SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
About SYFY WIRE
SYFY WIRE is a genre news and editorial destination for superfans, by superfans. Featuring up-to-the-minute genre news, in-depth analysis and thought-provoking original content, SYFY WIRE covers the latest in nerd culture across TV, film, books, comics, games and technology. SYFY WIRE is online at www.syfy.com and on air on the SYFY network.
About Universal Cable Productions
Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted and digital content across media platforms for domestic and international distribution. In the U.S., UCP’s programming can be seen across various networks including the Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody award-winning drama “Mr. Robot,” “Colony,” “Damnation,” “Falling Water,” “Playing House,” “Shooter,” “The Sinner,” “Suits” and “Unsolved” on USA Network; “12 Monkeys,” “Blood Drive,” “Channel Zero,” “Happy!,” “Killjoys,” “The Magicians,” “Nightflyers,” on SYFY; “The Purge” on USA and SYFY; “All That Glitters,” “Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce” and “Imposters” on Bravo; “The Arrangement” and “The Royals” on E!; “Difficult People” on Hulu; "HarmonQuest" on Seeso; and “Impulse” on YouTube Red. UCP’s content library includes critic and fan favorites such as the Emmy-award winning “Monk” as well as “Psych” and “Battlestar Galactica.” Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV.
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