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Warner Bros. Television Group Returns to Comic-Con in 2009 With Star-Studded Lineup Featuring a Record 11 Shows
June 25, 2009

Stars and Creators of "The Big Bang Theory," "Chuck," "Eastwick," "Fringe," "Human Target," "Past Life," "Smallville," "Supernatural," "V," "The Vampire Diaries" and "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" Descend on San Diego for Panel Sessions, Media Appearances and Autograph Signings

Warner Bros. Entertainment's Two-Story, Nearly 3,000-Square Foot Booth to Host Signings, Video Game Demos and Numerous Giveaways, Including the Studio's Exclusive Comic-Con Bags

BURBANK, Calif. (June 25, 2009) – Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) returns to Comic-Con International: San Diego in 2009 with a star-studded lineup featuring a Studio-record 11 series that will be showcased in panel sessions, screenings, media appearances and autograph signings throughout the convention. For continuing info on the Studio's plans at Comic-Con, please follow us on Twitter @TheWBdotcom. WBTVG will also be launching a Con-related website at www.TheWB.com/ComicCon, coming in July.

Series and selected stars and creators (*) scheduled to attend include:

  • "The Big Bang Theory": Johnny Galecki ("Roseanne"), Jim Parsons ("Garden State"), Kaley Cuoco ("Charmed"), executive producer Chuck Lorre ("Two and a Half Men") and more
  • "Chuck": Zachary Levi (upcoming "Alvin and the Chipmunks"), Yvonne Strahovski (upcoming "I Love You Too"), executive producer Josh Schwartz ("Gossip Girl") and more
  • "Eastwick": Rebecca Romijn ("X-Men"), Lindsay Price ("Lipstick Jungle"), Jaime Ray Newman ("Veronica Mars") and more
  • "Fringe": Anna Torv ("The Pacific"), Josh Jackson ("Shutter"), John Noble ("The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King") and more
  • "Human Target": Mark Valley ("Fringe"), Chi McBride ("Pushing Daisies"), Jackie Earle Haley ("Watchmen," "Nightmare on Elm Street") and more
  • "Past Life": Kelli Giddish ("Damages"), Nicholas Bishop ("Above the Law"), Ravi Patel ("Scrubs") and executive producer David Hudgins ("Friday Night Lights")
  • "Smallville": Erica Durance ("House of the Dead"), Justin Hartley ("Gemini Division"), Cassidy Freeman ("Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee") and more
  • "Supernatural": Misha Collins ("24"), Jim Beaver ("Deadwood"), executive producer Eric Kripke and more
  • "V": Elizabeth Mitchell ("Lost"), Scott Wolf ("Party of Five") and executive producers Scott Peters ("The 4400"), Jeffrey Bell ("Angel," "Alias") and more
  • "The Vampire Diaries": Ian Somerhalder ("Lost"), Paul Wesley ("Killer Movie), Nina Dobrev ("Degrassi: The Next Generation"), executive producer Kevin Williamson ("Scream") and more

(*) For a complete list of talent and full panel details, please see attached addendum document. For series photography, please click here: http://tinyurl.com/najx4e

THE BOOTH

Warner Bros. Entertainment (WBE) will once again have a can't-miss, nearly 3,000-square foot, two-story booth on the convention floor. Booth activities and tons of giveaways include:

  • Exclusive Comic-Con Bags: A limited number of the Studio's signature, oversized tote bags – called the Con's "ubiquitous accessory" by Entertainment Weekly – will be distributed exclusively at the WBE booth
  • "Shorts": Beware of the Giant Booger Monster. Pick it if you dare!
  • "LEGO® Rock Band®": Jump onto the LEGO-inspired stage and be amongst the first to play the upcoming game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, the LEGO Group, Harmonix and MTV Games
  • Autograph signings, photo opportunities, game demonstrations and much more!

THE TV SERIES SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings: WBTV and Comic-Con host a three-hour evening event screening of the pilot episodes of the highly anticipated new midseason action-adventure series "Human Target" (based upon a DC Comics graphic novel), a reimagining of the groundbreaking miniseries "V," and new drama "The Vampire Diaries" (based upon the best-selling book series by L.J. Smith).

FRIDAY, JULY 24

  • "Batman: The Brave and the Bold": screening complete ‘Mayhem of the Music Meister!' episode, which features the voice of Neil Patrick Harris ("Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," "How I Met Your Mother")
  • "The Big Bang Theory"
  • New series "Past Life": screening complete pilot in session

SATURDAY, JULY 25

  • "Chuck"
  • New series "Eastwick": screening complete pilot in session
  • "Fringe"
  • New series "Human Target": screening complete pilot in session
  • New series "V": screening complete pilot in session
  • New series "The Vampire Diaries": screening complete pilot in session

SUNDAY, JULY 26

  • "Smallville"
  • "Supernatural"
  • Contact Info:
    Tammy Golihew
    (818) 954-4855
    tammy.golihew@warnerbros.com

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