2012 IGN Theater - New York Comic Con

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NYCC Kick-Off Concert with Ben Folds Five,
Brought to you by WD
Ben Folds Five start it off right with a concert on Thursday, October
11 at 8:00 PM in the IGN Theater. The concert is free to all VIP’s and
4-Day ticket holders BUT seating is first come, first served and will be
extremely limited due to size of the auditorium and popularity of the
event. Ultimate Access and Special Access VIP ticket holders will be
guaranteed to get into the show first; then, 4-Day ticket holders will be
let in until the auditorium is full. The concert is open to all 4-Day ticket
holders on a first come, first served basis and we cannot guarantee
that all 4-Day ticket holders that want to attend the show will be able
to get in.
Inside “The Batmobile”
No vehicle has ever captured fans’ imagination like the Batmobile.
Be among the first to see the entire one-hour documentary, “The
Batmobile,” that brings together all five incarnations, and goes on an
in-depth examination from the impressive history to the construction
of this iconic character. The documentary features a distinguished
array of Batman experts and filmmakers including Adam West;
George Barris, designer of the famed 1966 Batmobile; respected
producer/author Michael Uslan (The Boy Who Loved Batman); Andy
Smith, builder of the modern-day Dark Knight “Tumblers”; Tim Burton,
Director of Batman (1989) & Batman Returns; Joel Schumacher,
Director of Batman Forever and Batman & Robin; Christian Bale;
and Christopher Nolan, Director of The Dark Knight Trilogy. “The
Batmobile” documentary is directed by Roko Belic and produced by
Tara Tremaine for Warner Home Entertainment.
AMC Presents Kevin Smith’s Comic Book Men
Join Kevin Smith and his crew of fan boys - Walt, Bryan, Mike and
Ming - as they discuss the second season of their hit unscripted
series, “Comic Book Men,” set in Smith’s comic shop, Jay and Silent
Bob’s Secret Stash. The panel will also include a sneak peek at the
new season which returns Sunday October 14 at 11:30pm on AMC.
Open Road Films Presents: SILENT HILL: REVELATION
3D
Global exclusive! Be among the first in the world to see footage from
the movie based on the groundbreaking video game franchise, Silent
Hill: Revelation 3D is the sequel to the hit film Silent Hill. Experience
footage from the unparalleled horror experience starring Kit Harington
(HBO’s Game of Thrones) and Adelaide Clemens (X-Men Origins),
directed by Michael J Bassett.
The Venture Bros
Show creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, perennial ComicCon favorites, will discuss their original series, upcoming Halloween
Special and answer fan questions.
Robot Chicken
Seth Green (co-creator), Kevin Shinick (MAD), and Clare Grant
discuss season six of their popular Adult Swim series Robot Chicken.
Haven
The talent and creators of the Syfy hit series HAVEN will be
participating in a panel at this year’s New York Comic-Con on
Saturday, October 13th at 10:30am. Fans will get a chance to catch
a glimpse of exclusive premiere footage from Haven Season 3, in
addition to seeing the stars and creative talent behind the series.
HAVEN, based on the novella “The Colorado Kid” from renowned
author Stephen King, follows former FBI agent Audrey Parker (Rose),
who becomes a cop in the small town of Haven, Maine, and soon
discovers the town’s many secrets, which also holds the key to
unlocking the mysteries of her lost past
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2!
Witness the first public display of footage from the epic conclusion
to the animated version of Frank Miller’s landmark graphic novel as
Warner Home Video presents an NYCC-exclusive panel on Batman:
The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2, the next entry in the popular,
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ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Executive
Producer Bruce Timm, dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano
and a few exciting guests will discuss the making of the film and
show some tantalizing clips. Warner Home Video’s Gary Miereanu
will moderate the panel, award unique DCU-themed prizes, and offer
a glimpse into the 2013 slate of DCU animated films. Batman: The
Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 is produced by Warner Premiere, DC
Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation.
The Conjuring
Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. Based on a true
story, “The Conjuring” tells the horrifying tale of how world renowned
paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to
help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse.
Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find
themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives. Appearing
in person: Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor and Director
James Wan.
The Bay
From Oscar®-winning* director Barry Levinson, Roadside Attractions,
and the producers of Paranormal Activity and Insidious, comes this
nerve-shredding tale of a small town plunged into absolute terror. The
authorities believed they had buried the truth about the tragedy that
claimed over 700 human lives. Now, three years later, a reporter has
emerged with footage revealing the cover-up and an unimaginable
killer: a mysterious parasitic outbreak.
Told from the perspective of those who were there and saw what
happened, The Bay unfolds over 24 hours though people’s iPhones,
Androids, 911 calls, web cams, and whatever else could be used
to document the nightmare in Claridge, Maryland. Starring Kristen
Connolly (Cabin in the Woods). Appearing on the panel to present
exclusive footage will be legendary director Barry Levinson (BBC’s
Copper, Rain Man, Diner, Good Morning Vietnam, Wag the Dog).
Beautiful Creatures
Alcon Entertainment’s “Beautiful Creatures” is a supernatural love
story set in the South which tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers:
Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small
town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they
uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history
and their town. The film is based on the first novel in the best-selling
series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Appearing in person:
Alden Ehrenreich, Emmy Rossum, Thomas Mann, Zoey Deutch,
writer/director Richard LaGravenese, authors Kami Garcia and
Margaret Stohl.
Carrie
A reimagining of the classic Stephen King horror tale about Carrie
White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and
sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who
unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too
far at her senior prom. Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen
King, Carrie is directed by Kimberly Peirce with a screenplay by
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Appearing in person: Chloë Grace Moretz,
Julianne Moore and director Kimberly Peirce. Please join all of us
from Screen Gems to ask questions and see exclusive footage.
Evil Dead
In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five
twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When
they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up longdormant demons that possess each of those friends in succession
until only one is left intact to fight for survival. Appearing in person:
Producer (as well as the original Ash himself)Bruce Campbell, star
Jane Levy (TV’s Suburgatory) and director Fede Alvarez.
AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Panel Event
Join Andrew Lincoln and the cast of “The Walking Dead” along with
showrunner and executive producer Glen Mazzara and executive
producers Robert Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd to discuss the
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highly anticipated season 3 premiere. Additional cast include Norman
Reedus, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, David Morrissey and Michael
Rooker. Moderated by “Talking Dead” host Chris Hardwick, “The
Walking Dead” panel will also include an exclusive clip from the
premiere episode, which returns to AMC on October 14 at 9/8c.
FIREFLY 10th Anniversary Special Event - First
Look
It has been 10 years since the crew of the SERENITY took flight in
Joss Whedon’s short-lived but now infamous show FIREFLY. Science
Channel will give New York Comic Con an exclusive sneak peek
at their 10th Anniversary Special Event making its world premiere
on 11/11/12. From behind-the-scenes with those directly involved
to never-before seen footage, Science Channel is going to have
something for both old and new fans alike. Captain ‘Mal’ Reynolds
and the crew from the ship are calling all BROWNCOATS to unite at
the 2012 New York Comic Con. Special surprise guests and exclusive
New York Comic Con giveaways are just the beginning. SHINY.
Arrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A
Oliver Queen lives! The iconic DC Comics character is the subject
of a hard-hitting new drama series on The CW this fall. Arrow
makes its New York Comic Con debut with an exclusive Arrow video
presentation, followed by a Q&A with series stars Stephen Amell
(Private Practice), Katie Cassidy (Supernatural) and Willa Holland
(Gossip Girl) and producers to be announced. After being marooned
for five years on a remote island, former billionaire playboy Oliver
Queen (Amell) returns to his home of Starling City with a mysterious
agenda and a lethal set of new skills that he uses in a war on crime.
Arrow is executive produced by Greg Berlanti (Green Lantern), Marc
Guggenheim (Green Lantern) and Andrew Kreisberg (Fringe). David
Nutter (Smallville) directed and served as executive producer of the
pilot. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti
Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Arrow airs Wednesdays
at 8/7c on The CW. Become a fan of Arrow on Facebook at www.
facebook.com/CWArrow and follow The CW on Twitter @CW_network.
Spider-Man’s IGN Theater Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Spider-Man’s Birthday in the IGN Theater from 12:15pm –
2:00pm! Join the cast of Broadway’s blockbuster show SPIDER-MAN
TURN OFF THE DARK for an exciting interactive performance and
a chance to learn how to move like Spider-Man! Then stick around
for a special screening of an episode from the hit animated series
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, airing Sundays on DisneyXD. Show up
dressed as Spider-Man and bring your friends – This is a CAN’T-MISS
event for any young Spider-Fan!