San Diego Comic-Con

[Drunk Monk]

You are very popular

I am the press.

And then there’s the panties.

[Greg]

Stop throwing them!

[Drunk Monk]

Don’t tell me what to do.

From DW
Just found out I am not going to comic con.

Having a sad

[thatguy]

Merc in Ret?

--tg

[Drunk Monk]

Happy Friday! In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Pan’s Labyrinth, the Academy Award-winning masterpiece by critically acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro is returning to San Diego Comic-Con! Fans can expect special on-site activations, a panel with exclusive behind-the-scenes looks, parties, and more alongside the star-studded cast! 

 

Please find below additional information regarding Pan’s Labyrinth presence at SDCC:

• PAN’S LABYRINTH X COMIC-CON 2026 FETCH QUEST
  • When: Quest will be active on Thursday and Friday, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    
    
  • Where: Begin the game, by picking up a ticket at the below booths:
    • Toynami booth (Booth# 3229) 
      • Stop by for a special surprise in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary!
        
        
      
      
    • Insights Edition booth (Booth# 2129)
      • Visit the booth and check out two official books celebrating the power and legacy of the dark fantasy masterpiece! (Assets - Here)
        
        
      
      
    
    
  
  
• Details: Stay tuned for the Comic Con Fetch Quest Rules & Instructions
  • Every player who completes the quest will receive a limited edition Pan’s Labyrinth poster. The first 50 players to complete the quest will receive access to a private poster signing with Guillermo del Toro on Saturday, July 25.
    
    
  
  

• PANEL - Cineverse: Return of a Masterpiece – The 20th Anniversary of Guillermo Del Toro’s Pan's Labyrinth
  • When: Friday, July 24, from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
    
    
  • Where: Hall H (San Diego Convention Center - 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101)
    
    
  • Details: Explore the film’s 20th anniversary with Academy Award Winning Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro, actors Doug Jones (Pale Man, Faun) and Ivana Baquero (Ofelia), including  exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, a 3D 4K scene preview, and discussions about the film's legacy. 
    
    
  
  

• PAN’S LABYRINTH X PARTY AT PARQ
  • When: Friday, July 24 at 7:00 PM
    
    
  • Where: PARQ (615 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101)
    
    
  • Details: Transforming into the mystical realm of Pan’s Labrinth, fans can celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film at PARQ with a happy hour, special screening of the film and an exclusive live DJ set from producer and DJ Flying Lotus. 
    
    
  
  

• EXCLUSIVE PAN'S LABYRINTH SIGNING
  • Where: Sails Pavilion (San Diego Convention Center - 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101)
    
    
  • When: Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 AM
    
    
  • Details: Exclusive signing featuring Award-winning Director Guillermo del Toro, Doug Jones (The Faun/Pale Man), and Ivana Baquero (Ofelia).
    
    
  
  

[Drunk Monk]

Just took my first pass at the schedule and downloaded the app. It's overwhelming like always. Marvel is back but there's no way I'm gonna try for that. Gotta see what's up with Den of Geek, and if Crunchyroll is doing a concert (these are offsite unofficial events). Also might try for the Paramount Lodge, another offsite which I've never been in because it has a major line. The original Enterprise model will be there. 

On a side note, Daniel Wu is racing in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, AUGUST 12-15, 2026, at Laguna Seca. We might try to touch base while he's in Mo Bay.

[thatguy]

Just took my first pass at the schedule and downloaded the app. It's overwhelming like always. Marvel is back but there's no way I'm gonna try for that. Gotta see what's up with Den of Geek, and if Crunchyroll is doing a concert (these are offsite unofficial events). Also might try for the Paramount Lodge, another offsite which I've never been in because it has a major line. The original Enterprise model will be there. 

On a side note, Daniel Wu is racing in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, AUGUST 12-15, 2026, at Laguna Seca. We might try to touch base while he's in Mo Bay.

Laguna Seca is a 20 min ebike ride from Shannon's place.

--tg

[Drunk Monk]

I’ve been to Laguna Seca for the Dead, and also for Laguna Seca Days (aka LSD). I have fond lysergic memories of that track. 
Tickets are $100+
It’s Japanese rebuilt cars, what Daniel specializes in making and racing. I think it’s one of those endurance races. 
But back to sdcc, I’m starting to reach out to friends to coordinate.

[Drunk Monk]

“Star Trek” Celebrating 60th Anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with Panels, Offsites, Fan Screening, More

• KERRY DIXON
  
• JULY 10, 2026
  
• 8:54 AM
  

Star Trek is boldly going to San Diego Comic-Con, for a milestone celebration. As the franchise marks its 60th anniversary, Paramount+ and CBS Studios are bringing stars from across nearly six decades of Trek to Hall H, alongside a look at the upcoming fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, a free fan screening, and activations across downtown San Diego, as reported by Variety.
Things kick off in Hall H on Saturday at 12:30pm with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, as stars Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Paul Wesley join executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Alex Kurtzman to celebrate Season 4.
Immediately following, the franchise’s 60th anniversary takes center stage with a panel featuring talent from across the Star Trek universe, including Michael Dorn, Robert Picardo, Connor Trinneer, Cirroc Lofton, Doug Jones, Michelle Hurd, Jerry O’Connell, Christina Chong, Karim Diané, and George Takei, with a special introduction by Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry.
On Friday evening, they’re hosting a free fan screening of the first two episodes of Strange New Worlds Season 4 at the Balboa Theatre. While episode 1 premieres on Paramount+ the day before, attendees will get an early look at episode 2, along with surprise giveaways while supplies last. Comic-Con badges are not required, and you can RSVP now via 1iota, which is essentially a lottery.
The celebration extends beyond the convention center as well. The Paramount+ Booth #3529 will feature arcade-style games, including a Strange New Worlds Bridge Command Memory Game.
At the Paramount+ Lodge, fans can visit a Port Galley-inspired installation featuring the original U.S.S. Enterprise filming model on loan from the Roddenberry Estate.
Meanwhile, the Marriott Marquis will host the “Star Trek: Boldly Built” photo experience showcasing LEGO and Magic: The Gathering collaborations Wednesday, July 22-26, while The Sinclair on G Street transforms into the “Star Trek Fleet Command: 60 Years of Star Trek” archive experience, complete with props, VR, photo ops, claw machines, exclusive swag, and more for Thursday-Sunday of the con. Friday evening will also include an invite-only event for the Star Treek Fleet Command community.
Elsewhere on the programming schedule, on Thursday, the “Star Trek: The Collector Frontier” panel will spotlight the latest collectibles and collaborations from Paramount Consumer Products, LEGO, and Magic: The Gathering, with giveaways planned throughout the presentation.

[Drunk Monk]

WE COMBED THE DESERT AND FOUND THE NEW TEASER POSTER!

In Theaters on April 23, 2027

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SPACEBALLS: THE NEW ONE is preparing to go to ludicrous speed at San Diego Comic-Con! Join the cast and filmmakers as they land in Hall H on Friday, July 24 at 4:00 p.m. And remember: please keep your Schwartz inside the convention center at all times.

SPACEBALLS: THE NEW SYNOPSIS

Somehow, Dark Helmet has returned! Forty years after the events of the first Spaceballs, fifty years after the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, and one year after the events of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the galaxy is once again under threat. A threat so evil, so unstoppable, so completely lacking in any original ideas, that it has vowed to bring back the past... every last bit of it.

 

With Lone Starr in hiding, Queen Vespa on the throne, and the Schwartz stretched thinner than a franchise releasing TV episodes theatrically, the only hope for the galaxy is Vespa's undisciplined son, Prince Starburst, and a mysterious Palace advisor named Destiny. Together, they must find Lone Starr, Yogurt, and any other iconic legacy characters fans are demanding before they discover the hard way that, while some threats you can fight, the reboot is not one of them. 

SPACEBALLS: THE NEW ONE

Starring: Rick Moranis, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Anthony Carrigan, George Wyner, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman, Mel Brooks

Writers: Josh Gad, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit

Based On: Characters Created by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan & Ronny Graham

Director: Josh Greenbaum

Producers: Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, Mel Brooks, Josh Gad, Josh Greenbaum, Kevin Salter

Executive Producers: Adam Merims, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez

Honestly, I didn't care for the original. That Mel Brooks humor only worked for horror, Hitchcock, and westerns for me

[Greg]

Samesies. I was out after Young Frankenstein. Both YF and BS had the benefit of really strong cowriters.

[Drunk Monk]

I liked High Anxiety too but maybe that was because I understood the painfully obvious references. Haven’t seen that since it came out so perhaps it had not held up. YF is still ok. BS is touted as something that wouldn’t play in today’s woke world by the right but I think it might; I think that may be another right delusion but I haven’t rewatched it to prove my hypothesis.

[Drunk Monk]

Poe on Acid? Maybe...

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Panels & Appearances

Comics on Comics - Marvel and Magic: The Gathering CrossoverThursday, July 23 | 8:30 PM Room 26AB
[Description]
 
Why We Make Comics: The Urge, The Obsession, The Necessity Friday, July 24 | 7:00-8:00 | Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Behind every comic is a deeper story… one that goes beyond craft, technique, or industry know-how. Rylend Grant and David Avallone (hosts of the Telly Award-winning WRITERS BLOCK podcast) bring together a panel of acclaimed creators and dig into the real reason they make comics: the personal drives, emotional compulsions, and life experiences that make storytelling not just a career, but a necessity. From catharsis to chaos, therapy to obsession, this candid conversation explores what fuels the creative fire and why, for some, making comics isn’t a choice at all. 
Special note: Fans may want to keep an eye on White Cat Entertainment's social channels during Comic-Con week for information on an additional special appearance from Mancini!

Founded by writer, filmmaker, comedian, and producer Chris Mancini, White Cat Entertainment is a content and publishing company developing creator-owned comics and entertainment properties across publishing, audio, film, television, and digital media. Its growing catalog includes Long Ago & Far Away, Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master, Alpha Cat, Pacify Me: A Handbook for the Freaked Out New Dad, Conversations From the Abyss, and The Quiet Journeys of Professor Atwood. The company is actively engaging partners to expand its original properties across multiple platforms. For licensing inquiries about White Cat Entertainment IPs, contact Rylend Grant.

I've worked with Ryland before for Immortal. I suppose I'm obligated for this one...

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Hi Gene,

Hope you had a wonderful weekend! AIR BUD RETURNS, the latest chapter in the beloved franchise, marks the highly anticipated theatrical relaunch of the beloved golden retriever. Ahead of the multigenerational event film’s release on January 22, 2027, Buddy himself will be attending San Diego Comic-Con, alongside creator Robert Vince! Fans can expect a panel as well as an autograph session and photo opportunity with Buddy and Robert!

 

Please find below additional information regarding Air Bud Returns’ presence at SDCC:

• PRESS ROOM 
  • When: Saturday, July 25th, from 11:30am - 12:30pm 
    
    
  • Where: Aqua Salon AB Hilton Bayfront
    
    
  • Details: Interviews with Air Bud creator Robert Vince and Buddy. 
    
    
  
  

• PANEL - Cineverse: Air Bud Returns
  • When: Sunday, July 26th, from 10:30am - 11:30am 
    
    
  • Where: Room 6BCF (San Diego Convention Center - 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101)
    
    
  • Details: Nearly three decades and 15 movies later, Air Bud is returning to the big screen and taking the stage at Comic-Con. Like the original, Air Bud Returns is a quintessential family movie that is sure to be a multigenerational event. It's not a sequel or a remake; it's the next chapter in the Air Bud franchise, with an all-new story and characters, reimagined by writer, director, and franchise creator Robert Vince. Air Bud Returns is set in the original town of Fernfield, "where anything is possible." Yes . . . there still ain't no rule that says a dog can't play basketball. Robert Vince and Air Bud share a sneak peek at the film, coming to theaters on January 22.
    
    
  
  

• AUTOGRAPH SESSION: AIR BUD AND ROBERT VINCE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
  • Where: Sails Pavilion (San Diego Convention Center - 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101)
    
    
  • When: Sunday, July 26th, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    
    
  • Details: Exclusive signing featuring creator/director/writerRobert Vince and the legendary Air Bud. 
    
    
  
  

If only Yuki collected autographs...

[Greg]

Chuck Tingle!!!!

[thatguy]

When it came out, I felt like it was retreading Hardware Wars. I've actually never seen Spaceballs. I put it in my queue just last week because someone at work made a reference to it, but I haven't yet been motivated to actually watch it..

--tg