Comic-Con 2018: Friday Panel Highlights Include THE WALKING DEAD, RESIDENT EVIL 2, HALLOWEEN, SCREAM FACTORY, VENOM

Friday's Comic-Con schedule is packed with horror panels and events, including the first look at The Walking Dead Season 9, a panel dedicated to the new Halloween, Scream Factory's reveal of new titles, the world premiere screening of Castle Rock, and much more.

To view the full Friday panel schedule, visit: https://www.comic-con.org/cci/friday

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Reunion
In 2008, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog became a beloved webseries. The show tells the story of Dr. Horrible (played by Neil Patrick Harris), an aspiring super-villain; Moist (Simon Helberg), Dr. Horrible's minion; Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion), his nemesis; and Penny (Felicia Day), their shared love interest. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this popular show by attending this lively discussion and celebration with creator Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Felicia Day, and Maurissa Tancharoen!
Friday July 20, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am
Hall H

That '70s Panel
The seventies were a time of change for comics: Veteran creators were melding with new talent and new kinds of comics were emerging. Here's a discussion of those changing times with Marv Wolfman (Tomb of Dracula), Steve Leialoha (Warlock), Rick Hoberg (Star Wars), Richard Pini and Wendy Pini (Elfquest), moderator Mark Evanier (Scooby Doo), and others.
Friday July 20, 2018 10:00am - 11:30am
Room 8

AMC's Fear the Walking Dead
Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo, Lennie James, Danay Garcia, Jenna Elfman, Maggie Grace, and Garret Dillahunt join executive producers and showrunners Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg, executive producers Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, and Dave Alpert, and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producer Greg Nicotero to discuss where the series left off in the midseason finale and what to look forward to when the show returns August 12. Panelists will also participate in a Q&A session and offer an official sneak preview of the second half of season 4.
Friday July 20, 2018 11:15am - 12:15pm
Hall H

We Believe in Horror
Image Comics has ushered in a new era of horror with cerebral writers and visceral artists elevating sequential-art dread to claustrophobic heights. From Jeff Lemire's atmospheric character piece, Gideon Falls, to John Layman's kaiju free-for-all, Leviathan, comics are evolving terror to new personal, socially minded levels. See a roster of the most sinister storytellers including Pornsak Pichetshote and Aaron Campbell (Infidel), Will Dennis (the editor of Wytches, Gideon Falls), and other surprise panelists to discover how they're altering an entire genre.
Friday July 20, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room 23ABC

AMC's The Walking Dead
Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan join executive producer and showrunner Angela Kang and executive producers Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Dave Alpert, and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producer Greg Nicotero. The panelists will discuss the show's exciting new chapter and share some hints of what's to come with a sneak peek into season 9, debuting in October on AMC.
Friday July 20, 2018 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Hall H

Resident Evil Video Games
You have once again entered the world of survival horror. Hear from producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi and staff of the recently announced Resident Evil 2 on how CAPCOM reinvented a celebrated classic 20 years later. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, the Raccoon City outbreak, and a few other surprises you won't want to miss. Cosplay is encouraged.
Friday July 20, 2018 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Room 6BCF

Hulu's World Premiere Screening of Castle Rock
Escape the summer heat for a chilling world premiere screening of the first episode of J. J. Abrams and Stephen King's psychological-horror series about the hometown of some of your favorite nightmares. You've read the books, you've seen the movies, you know the characters, but you've never heard the story of Castle Rock. Following the screening, the creators and executive producers Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason (Manhattan) and stars Sissy Spacek (Carrie), Bill Skarsgard (It), Melanie Lynskey (Togetherness), and Jane Levy (Suburgatory) will discuss the most tragic and disturbing town in America. Prepare to sleep with the lights on.
Friday July 20, 2018 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Ballroom 20

Spotlight On Mike Mignola
Comic-Con special guest Mike Mignola discusses Hellboy and anything else the audience wants to talk about regarding his career. Just Mike Mignola. No moderator.
Friday July 20, 2018 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Room 24ABC

Universal Pictures' Glass and Halloween
Filmmakers and actors from two of Universal's most-anticipated upcoming releases- Glass, from M. Night Shyamalan, and Halloween, from David Gordon Green-have a few riveting surprises in store for Comic-Con.
Friday July 20, 2018 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Hall H

Ray Harryhausen: The Return of the Special Effects Godfather
Filmmaker John Walsh and collections manager Connor Heaney reveal Harryhausen Foundation's plans to bring his iconic cinema creations back to life. See a rare short documentary along with a Q&A and rare images from the founder of modern special effects.
Friday July 20, 2018 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 26AB

IDW Entertainment & SYFY: Premiere Screening of Wynonna Earp, "Blood Red and Going Down"
The cast and creators of the breakout SYFY hit series Wynonna Earp celebrate the beginning of season 3. With cast members Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Domonique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, and Chantel Riley, showrunner Emily Andras, and comic creator Beau Smith, watch an exclusive screening of the first episode of the new season, "Blood Red and Going Down."
Friday July 20, 2018 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Horton Grand Theatre

Sixty Years of Famous Monsters
The world's oldest monster brand celebrates 60 years of scares by marching into a new multimedia deal with Echo Lake Entertainment! Publisher Philip Kim and editor Holly Interlandi announce the American Gothic Press adaptation of violent crime spectacle Nice alongside the creative team: writers Joseph Ettinger (Santa Clarita Diet) and Dagen Walker (Atomica), showrunner Rockne S. O'Bannon (Farscape), director John Terlesky (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), interior artist Marc Rene (Oak Island), and cover artists Tula Lotay (All-Star Batman) and David Mack (Jessica Jones). Also featured on the panel will be Face Off' s Walter Welsh giving insight on the final season of SYFY's hit monster makeup show. Everyone attending the panel will get a free gift! Moderated by Matt Corrigan of the Launchpad Podcast.
Friday July 20, 2018 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 26AB

Skybound Entertainment: What's Next
Skybound chairman Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Oblivion Song),CEO David Alpert (The Walking Dead franchise, Outcast),and Skybound North CEO and partner Catherine Winder (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics) discuss what's next for the company behind building one of the most successful media franchises in pop culture history, The Walking Dead. They will also be joined by Skybound Games' Ian Howe who will discuss what's to come for Skybound's first game studio. Moderated by Ify Nwadiwe.
Friday July 20, 2018 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Room 6BCF

Sony Pictures Panel
Sony Pictures presents two of their most anticipated films produced in association with Marvel. First up, filmmakers and talent will show you what's in store as the lethal protector Venom finally gets his own movie.Then, the creators of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse give you an inside look at their groundbreaking animated movie.
Friday July 20, 2018 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Hall H

Frankenstein Rarities: 200th Anniversary Edition
A celebration of one of the most iconic characters in entertainment history. Mary Shelley had no idea what would happen to her creation! You will see a tribute to Boris Karloff as the Frankenstein Monster, Frankenstein in animated form from several studios, Lon Chaney as the Monster in a rarely seen episode of Suspense, Chaney opposite Abbott and Costello on a 1950s variety show, the hilarious Frankenstein the Musical with Steve Allen, A salute to Mel Brooks's Young Frankenstein, and some "monstrous" surprises!
Friday July 20, 2018 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Room 26AB

Shout! and Scream Factory's Breaking News
Shout! Factory's Brian Ward (producer) and Jeff Nelson (senior marketing director), along with moderator Bill Hunt (The Digital Bits), will take you behind the scenes at Shout! Factory and Scream Factory. They'll have exclusive announcements, sneak peeks from upcoming Blu-ray, DVD, and theatrical releases and more.
Friday July 20, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room 32AB

The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
For the last time ever, Comic-Con will be home to a Sharknado panel. Go shark to the future with the cast of the final installment in SYFY's fin-tactic movie franchise. Stars Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, and Cassie Scerbo are joined by a slew of surprise panelists and celebrity cameos as they take the stage together for the last time!
Friday July 20, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room 6BCF

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Screening
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, the stop-animation film that follows the misadventures of beloved Jack Skellington through fantasy worlds. Hot Topic and a special host will give attendees a fun experience with film trivia, prizes, and a mini-art exhibit at this screening.
Friday July 20, 2018 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Horton Grand Theatre

Twilight Zone Marathon Screenings
The Twilight Zone new original series will be coming soon to CBS All Access. The iconic original series took viewers to another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. It was a journey into a wondrous land of imagination for five years on CBS from 1959 to 1964. The godfather of sci-fi series, the show explored humanity's hopes, despairs, prides, and prejudices in metaphoric ways conventional drama could not. Please attend a special marathon screening and a look back of some of the fan-favorite episodes from the original series.
Friday July 20, 2018 7:15pm - 9:15pm
Room 6A

AMC's Preacher
Easily offended? Don't come to the Preacher panel! Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, and Joseph Gilgun join executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and showrunner and executive producer Sam Catlin for a mid-season 3 discussion about the story so far and what's to come.
Friday July 20, 2018 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Hall H

Fight or Die! John Carpenter's Tales of Science Fiction: The StandOff #1 Launches
Storm King Comics is celebrating their new storyline with a special augmented reality cover edition as well as their first booth at Comic-Con. Aliens vs. cops with prison inmates in the middle. It's a hostage situation. It's a battle between species. It's the Earth's most serious standoff. Panelists include Janice Chiang (DC Superhero Girls), Sandy King Carpenter (They Live, Vampires), Tim Bradstreet (Hellblazer, Punisher), and David J. Schow (The Crow, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning).
Friday July 20, 2018 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Room 28DE