NYCC 2010: The Saga Continues

I've been doing San Diego Comic Con for around 9 years now, so I'm no stranger to the geek hordes, the obstacles of monolithic cosplayers posing for pictures every 10 feet, the lines to get into panels or the stench from the collective unwashed that will singe your eyebrows off, but New York Comic Con did one thing I never thought a convention that didn't include drinking would do. It kicked my ass.

We started fast and furious on Friday afternoon with Jordana covering costumes and random photo ops (dressed as Buffy the Vampire Slayer from the episode where she was a waitress named Anne) and myself grabbing shots of any toy I could get to before the show opens and I'm tossed around like a Jenna Jameson real doll at a porn convention after party. That went smoothly enough and I managed to get up to Square Enix before the public, brandishing better cameras then mine and screaming their favorite catch phrases in my ear, showed up to block my path. Still it was all fairly calm and I pushed through til my first meeting to see zombies in Red Dead Redemption hit. By then, it was clear NYCC was pulling no punches this year and all their shouting to all points dork attracted a legion of fans of all shapes and sizes that clogged every orifice the convention hall had to offer. Inside the Red Dead booth I learned that zombies will try and eat your horse, and your horse can then become a zombie horse, but the zombies will not try and eat a zombie horse. Interesting. More on that later!

Back into the fray to see how Jordana and the Evil Girl Squad (Lead by Lori who vowed to cover comics with extreme prejudice) were faring and shoot up the plastics before ducking into the IGN theater to get a peek at Captain Marvel fighting Black Adam as well as All Star Superman, coming soon from Warner Home Video. We were told that aside from another Green Lantern animated film on the way, we'd also be getting Batman: Year One. It's clear WB's focus is on the movie properties and building those brands, but with so many great stories to tell, I sure would kill to see someone besides Superman and Batman go at it! Again..more on that later!

Saturday...was a clusterfuck. We called it Codename: Clusterfuck actually. After seeing Heather Buckley into the show and on her way to Saw 3D interviews, I headed off to meet Ryan Buell from Paranormal State where we talked about crazy people and the ghosts they are convinced they are ravaged by. I followed this up with a round table with The Venture Brother's Jackson and Doc, who have sincerely apologized for destroying that super valuable comic in that episode that made you cry yourself to sleep. After getting my Batman mask signed I made a break for Hanna interviews; the tale of a young girl taught to be a ruthless assassin by her father, Eric Bana. Family fun! My lineup had a young Irish girl, Ban the Aussie and a British Director, so accents for everyone. After scoring some food for Heather who was dying on her Thing prequel press line and running into a nearly completely naked Na'vi girl, I made my way back to the floor. Just inside the entrance beyond the escalators, they placed a stage where people danced to a new Michael Jackson Wii game, so as I entered I came across two things; Wookies rocking out to Beat It and a sea of people watching Wookies dance. The crowd was so thick, it was nearly impossible to move forward beyond a slow, drudging walk. How I missed the snarky voice of the SDCC woman reminding people that stopping in the middle of an ilse is not a good idea, as people can't walk through you. Science is awesome. No one seemed to get the laws of displacement and so, the slow march continued. This made shooting the Art Toys nearly impossible, so forgive me if that section of our FlickR is lacking. I did my best!! I made my way to the Young Justice panel and found getting in a breeze. We learned that the new cartoon series can use ANYONE from the DC universe and doesn't shy away from guest stars from the Justice League, so HOOfuckingRAY for that!!! My mind boggles with cameo potential. The day's adventure ended at The Patriot with the Evil Girl Squad and Vodka, until I could take the country western music no longer and gave up. I'd like to thank the 4 Tank Girls I ran into for brightening up this; the most crappiest of convention days.

Sunday allowed me some time to sleep in, but I had more articulated things to shoot and was determined to visit most of my friends for photo ops. I'd had some panels earmarked for my own enjoyment but quickly deserted them upon finding the show seemingly more crowded than the previous day. I ran into a couple of Cosplay girls I knew and took their picture as they expressed their frustration with the lack of space to breathe in the show. My frustration joined them as I found the Walking Dead panel had a line bigger than the space inside the IGN theater and when you add all the people inside who would not be leaving, there was no way I'd get my notes in there. Luckily, Heather Buckly is like a ninja and got the job done. Knowing this, I met up with Jordana (dressed as Silk Spectre 1 from Watchmen) and we did some shopping and said hi to friends at Angry Drunk Graphics and Rocklove Jewelry. We decided my coverage would not be balanced if we didn't hit the actual Anime part of the convention, so we traveled down the long corridoor to what almost seemed like a sub basement. Remember that scene from Roger Rabbit where they break through the wall to Toon Town and everything is singing and dancing? We had arrived. Some kids were on stage dressed in Japanese school skirts belting out a heartfelt rendition of the Pokemon theme song and the WHOLE SHOW FLOOR was joining them. Everyone..no matter where you looked..was singing..except for those few people, like us, who wandered in to get the full effect. The Horror. Anime fans, in large groups, don't really speak to each other as much as they make odd little high pitch noises and break into synchronized dance at any moment. It seems an odd way to communicate. After strolling down one isle of all hand made art and items and seeing someone sketching Batman making out with Superman, we decided it would be best to go back to the main convention hall.

Jordana took off to fight crime and Hula Hoop and I headed over to Image to grab some pictures of Kirkman (creator of The Walking Dead) when I stumbled across Rufus Dayglo, artist for Tank Girl in his first appearance stateside. As you may be aware of already, I'm a freak for Tank girl..and if you were on hand that day, you would have watched me struggle to keep it together as the geek inside me flipped the fuck out. I walked away with a sketch and two full pages of hand drawn art from the comic..and a smile on my face that still hasn't gone away. After saying quick hellos to Dark Horse's Scott Allie and our good friends at Anchor Bay and Magnet Releasing, me and Heather found a tiny little Thai restaurant to hold up in til the crowds thinned out and we could make our way home...exhausted..bruised..battered...and complete.























Side Story: While fighting his way through the crowds of New York Comic Con, a former police officer wounded on the job and forced to use a cane to walk came across Bruce Campbell..or rather vice versa. Rushing through the crowd and annoyed by the countless fans trying to get pictures and autographs they weren't paying for, Bruce came across our hero and when asked by yet another fan for a signature, he exclaimed "I've got to be somewhere and this fat cripple is blocking me." Our buddy, worn down by his bad back, bad leg and a day of pushing through the crowd, turns around to see it is Bruce Campbell being a dick and punches him in the face. Cameras go off like mad and Bruce's handlers advise the man with the cane to disappear quickly as this could get bad. To his credit, the bloody lipped Campbell immediately realized he deserved his licks and laughed it off before vacating the area.

And that, my friends..is Comic Con. Check out all the pics by clicking RIGHT HERE!! There are more stories to tell and more pics to be uploaded, so keep checking back.



Special thanks to Heather Buckley, Jordana and Lori for all the hard work, and Reed for all their access.

Support the New York Village Halloween Parade!

New York's 38th Annual Village Halloween Parade lands Sunday, October 31, 2010;
the largest, most wildly creative Halloween Celebration in the world. Now in its 37th year, this true folk art event features 60,000 people in costumes of their own creation, 36 bands playing music from all over the world reflecting the ethnic traditions of NYC, performance troupes, floats, and its own style of Giant Puppets created just for the Parade. The event draws a happy, costumed audience of over 2 million spectators that occasioned the New York Times to call the Parade “the best entertainment the people of this city give to the people of this city.” Things kick off at 7 pm. Lineup is on 6th Avenue South of Spring and North of Canal. The Parade goes from Spring St. to 16th Street on 6th Avenue. All Those in Costume are Welcome to Join Hundreds of Puppets, 42 Bands of Different Types of Music, Dancers and Artists, and Thousands of other New Yorkers in Costumes of their Own Creation in the Nation’s Most Wildly Creative Public Participatory Event in the Greatest City in the World ! It will be televised live on NY1 TV and WPIX Channel 11.

The unfavorable economy is hitting everyone and this year, the Village Parade has taken its share of lumps, so we are calling out to all the horror fans, current and former residents of the New York City area and all lovers of everything Halloween to reach deep down into their pockets and donate as little as one dollar to support one of the greatest Halloween traditions I know of. Donations pay for everything from the fantastic puppets and entertainment in the parade itself to the security for those marching and the happy people watching on the sidelines, the coordination of this massive gathering and even the clean up after the crowds are gone. It all costs buckets of cash, so if we want to keep the spirit of Halloween alive in New York City, pitch in a buck and tell everyone you know to spread the word. Your support means everything!!

CLICK HERE to make a donation and grab a graphic for your web page to help spread the word! All graphics should point to
https://nychalloween.wufoo.com/forms/village-halloween-parade-mailing-list/ . Thanks for your help!!

Cut Yo Eyes At Sum Squidbillies Plush

The Adult Swim Shop (www.adultswimshop.com) is heading to the big city this weekend, where it will be peddling its wares at New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center from Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10. Located at booth #1761, the shop will feature 45 unique and outlandish products for sale at the con, for fans’ purchasing pleasure. Key items available for sale include:

- Must-have, squishy plush based on fans’ favorite Squidbillies characters will make their debut at the con. Do you love the foul-mouthed hillbilly squids from the north Atlanta mountains? Then these first-of-their-kind plushies are for you! Available for $40 per set, make sure you put aside some cash for your very own set of Early and Sheriff or Rusty and Granny.
- What’s a show about toys without toys of its own? Our thoughts exactly. Building on the ridiculous success of the “Convention Nerd” debut at San Diego Comic Con this summer, fans of Robot Chicken can add two new figures to their collection as the Mad Scientist and Action Robot (complete with thrusting motion and its very own washing machine) from Jazwares’ all new Robot Chicken toy line will be available for sale at the Adult Swim booth for $15 each.
- You know what your life is missing? A Brock Samson bobble head. Don’t worry, the Adult Swim shop has you covered. Stop by the booth to pick up Bif Bang Pow!’s bobble heads based on some of the most popular characters from The Venture Bros. including The Monarch, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch and Dr. Orpheus along with Brock, each available for $15.

















Those are some of the highlights, but rest assured, there are many other items to choose from at the Adult Swim booth. Be sure to stop by and peruse the 45 different products available for sale, including t-shirts, ski masks, giant gummy bears, wallets and more. Armed with this outstandingly creative and essential line-up of products, you know what to do. Roll your quarters, get an advance on your allowance – whatever it takes to get there and get your grubby little hands on these must haves. See you this weekend.

See MORE Avatar Than Ever Before

Director James Cameron is unlocking the secrets of Pandora and taking fans on a guided tour of his vision with the highly anticipated release of AVATAR Extended Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray and DVD releasing November 16th in North America and rolling out internationally from November 15th. These exclusive Extended Collector’s Editions come with iconic, collectible packaging to get fans to experience Pandora like never before. With three versions of the film, AVATAR fans will get an all-new extended cut of the film and hours of never-before seen material including over 45 minutes of amazing deleted scenes!

"I told our team --- let's do the ultimate box set of Avatar, with everything in it the fans could possibly want. There's an extended length cut that's sixteen minutes longer, plus documentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, artwork and over 45 minutes of deleted scenes. Everything worth putting into a special edition is in this set," said James Cameron.

The three-disc AVATAR Extended Collector’s Edition Blu-ray and Theatrical Special Edition Re-Release DVD will both feature the original theatrical release, a special edition re-release, family audio track with all objectionable language removed and new collector’s extended cut with sixteen more minutes including an exclusive alternate opening Earth scene. Viewers will journey to the depths of Pandora with filmmakers during “Capturing Avatar“ an in-depth feature length documentary covering the 16 year filmmaker journey including all new interviews with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew exploring James Cameron’s unique vision for the film seen by more than 310 million people worldwide. The Oscar and Golden Globe winning epic is the highest grossing film of all time, taking in over $2.7 billion in worldwide box office. It is also the top-selling Blu-ray disc of all time.

The AVATAR Extended Collector’s Edition Blu-ray will also have even more bonus material and interactive viewing. Through the unparalleled, interactive technology of Blu-ray, fans can dive further into the world of the Na’vi and experience the #1 international sensation from behind the scenes, with a “master class” on the production of the film. Leveraging the interactivity of Blu-ray, viewers can experience the full film in three stages of production: Performance Capture, Template (1990’s video game version) and Final as well as a composite of all stages in “Pandora’s Box”. This will be supported with interviews by Jim Cameron and the filmmakers and serve as a “master class” on the making of AVATAR.



AVATAR Extended Collection’s Edition: 3-Disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray: (available for the suggested retail price of $54.99 U.S. / $66.99 Canada.)

Disc One

· Original Theatrical Version
· Special Edition Re-Release
· Collector’s Extended Cut
· 16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening
· Family Audio Track (All Objectionable Language Removed)
· Original Theatrical Release
· Special Edition Re-release

Disc Two

· “Capturing Avatar“ An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew
· Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes
· Production Materials

Disc Three

· Open “Pandora’s Box” and go deeper into the filmmaker process
· Interactive Scene Deconstruction: Explore the various stages of production through 3 different viewing modes
· Production Shorts: 17 featurettes covering performance capture, scoring the film, 3D fusion camera, stunts and much more
· Avatar Archives including original scriptment, 300 page screenplay and the extensive Pandorapedia
· BD-live Portal with additional bonus materials

AVATAR Collector’s Edition: 3-Disc Special Edition DVD: Catalog #: 2271367 (available for the suggested retail price of $34.98 U.S./$45.98 Canada)

Disc One

· Original Theatrical Version
· Special Edition Re-release
· Collector’s Extended Cut
· 16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening

Disc Two

· Original Theatrical Version
· Special Edition Re-release
· Collector’s Extended Cut

Disc Three

· “Capturing Avatar“ An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew
· Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes

AVATAR Extended Collector’s Edition will be available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD everywhere in the United States and Canada on November 16th.

New Doctor Who Figures Keep Smilin'

To get this out of the way, I haven't watched any of these new episodes with your new fabulously hipsterific young Doc who I suspect drinks Starbucks and shakes his ass at danger. Correct? I thought so. Underground Toys is well aware your love for Whoville knows no bounds, so they promise to keep churning out action figures until we have no plastic left for cups and Tupperware (spell check told me to uppercase that..how formal) and artificial hearts. In their newest lot, you'll find Prisoner Zero, Impure Dalek (not pictured because he's difficult), Smiler, Vampire Francesco and a Roman Auton. First off, if I were a vampire, I would definitely want my name to be Francesco, so I'm sad someone has already claimed this. Secondly, when you tell me there is an Impure Dalek, I picture a working door on the front and when you open it, there's a shriveled up little man in there with his hand on his package. UNCLEAN!!! Buy some toys this November, will you?

For Your Halloween Consideration... MAYHEM

Hey Kids! You like super heroes? Maybe you want to be when when you grow up? Take the first step today with your very own MAYHEM costume! Slip this puppy on and come just a little bit closer to your dreams of slicing up those pot dealers that hang out outside the 711. Being a vigilante is the hot new job of the future and with everyone still hurting for jobs, there will be more than enough thieves on the streets by the time you are old enough to grow muscles and take them out. Start your new career today!!

Party City, America’s largest party specialty retailer, celebrates the launch of its new “MAYHEM” character costume, created by Tyrese Gibson, the two-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling R&B singer and actor of such international blockbuster films like 4 Brothers, Death Race, and the Transformers and Fast and Furious franchises, both in which he is currently simultaneously reprising his roles as Master Sgt. Epps in Transformers 3 and his popular character of Roman Pierce in FAST FURIOUS 5. Launched exclusively in the San Diego market during Comic Con in Late July and online at PartyCity.com, fans young and old flocked to purchase Tyrese Gibson’s MAYHEM costume. The costume’s first run sold fast as Gibson himself walked the convention floor with several costume-clad MAYHEMS and did an in-store signing at the Party City in Chula Vista, CA. Party City is bringing Gibson’s bestselling comic book hero off the pages and into stores just in time for Halloween.

MAYHEM begins on the streets of Los Angeles, where a brutal crime wave led by the mysterious Big X has the entire city in a state of perpetual fear. With even the police force unable to stop him, MAYHEM, a faceless vigilante with only his partner Malice and an unrelenting vengeance to back him up, strikes back against the criminal hordes and restores peace to the City of Angels.

Image Comics President SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane said this about MAYHEM, “With the current state of the comic book industry, any new infusion of excitement or customers would be a welcome relief. Tyrese brings both of those to the table along with his unbridled enthusiasm. Image is looking forward to having a long sustained run with him on MAYHEM and some of the other ideas he’s talked about for the future.”

Former partner of Image and current co-publisher at DC Jim Lee added, “There’s nothing more compelling about a bold, original character than an impassioned team of creators. MAYHEM’s boundless energy starts from the top as whirlwind dynamo creator Tyrese Gibson singlehandedly makes you love the character as if he were your very own betrayed, tragic son seeking redemption. MAYHEM is fresh, fun and most importantly, from the heart.”

And Image Comics Chief Operating Officer and WALKING DEAD writer Robert Kirkman commented, “With the entertainment world at large currently bowing at the feet of comics and its ideas, it’s incredibly exciting to have a media mastermind like Tyrese Gibson turning his attention our way. MAYHEM is a unique, engaging comic-book experience that could only come from the mind of someone who’s risen to the top of so many different fields–anxious to take another by storm. Ready or not, Tyrese Gibson is in the house — and it’s going to be MAYHEM!”

The MAYHEM Costume comes in both boys and adult sizes. Boy’s MAYHEM costumes are only $19.99 and Adult MAYHEM costumes are $29.99. For more information, please visit www.partycity.com/category/exclusive+specials/mayhem+costumes.do.

Emma Stone is Gwen Stacy

DOOOMED!! You loved her in Easy A and now, Emma Stone will play the perfect Gwen Stacy in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot film. Why is she doomed? Well if this version of the story follows the comics, Gwen is fated to come face to face with the Green Goblin who ends her life in a moment which changes Spider-Man for the rest of his life. Emma NYOOOOOO!! Will she survive? You'll have to wait until 2012 to find out...in 3D!!

Emma Stone has been cast as the female lead in the upcoming Spider-Man film from Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, it was announced today by Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and Matt Tolmach, president of Columbia Pictures. Stone has been tapped for the role of Gwen Stacy opposite Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker. The film, to be directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt and produced by Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin, will begin production in December and will be released in theaters nationwide in 3D on July 3, 2012.

The casting continues an association between Sony Pictures Entertainment and the actress, who previously starred in Superbad, The House Bunny, and Zombieland, all for Columbia Pictures; she may currently be seen in Screen Gems’ hit comedy Easy A, and takes a cameo role in Screen Gems’ upcoming Friends with Benefits.

Commenting on the announcement, Tolmach said, “It’s been an incredible journey for us to watch Emma’s star rise as an actress. She is extraordinarily talented and has a very special on-screen spark that is perfect for this role. Given her history with the studio, casting her in one of our most important franchises is a real thrill.”

Webb added, “The chemistry between Andrew and Emma was stunning and made Emma the clear choice. At the heart of the story of Peter Parker is not only the amazing Spider-Man, but also an ordinary teenager who is wondering what he has to do to get the girl. Andrew and Emma will bring everything audiences expect to these roles, but also make them their own. Much to my surprise, it was fun to find out that our choice for Gwen (Emma) is also a natural blonde.”

Win World War 2 with Captain America

A fast paced game starring a man with skills of a super athlete taken to the extremes? If done right, this could be EPIC!! Now make that man Captain America and include some excellent cameos (COUGHwolverineCOUGH) and we've got an instant classic. Let's hope this title lives up to the hype.

SEGA® of America, Inc and SEGA®, Europe Ltd. today announced they will bring Marvel Entertainment’s famed Super Hero franchise Captain America™ to video game systems in an original WWII adventure, Captain America: Super Soldier. The title is scheduled for release in 2011 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™.

“Videogame players the world over can now become Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Captain America,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA America. “Captain America: Super Soldier puts players in the boots of the ultimate Super-Soldier, wielding Captain America’s legendary shield. Working closely with Marvel ensures we’re delivering the calibre product that gamers and comic fans deserve and it’s a partnership we’re proud of here at SEGA.”

Players will become Captain America as he faces the Red Skull and his army in an epic third- person action adventure set in the darkest days of World War II. Wielding Captain America’s legendary shield, gamers will engage in free-flowing combat and acrobatic platforming to infiltrate Hydra’s mysterious castle and battle the infamous Iron Cross, the forces of Hydra, and a host of nefarious enemies serving the Red Skull. As the First Avenger himself, players must defeat the evil scientist Arnim Zola and his wartime experiments, combining powerful melee combos and shield attacks to devastating effect.










Captain America: Super Soldier combines a highly athletic combat system with fluid platforming and a highly tuned suite of shield attacks, as Cap explores a massive castle turned military installation. His shield can be employed in numerous ways: taking out multiple enemies at once, deflecting incoming fire back at enemies, solving puzzles, and scaling walls. Players will be able to launch shield-first into the fray with the superior force of the world’s first Super-Soldier at their fingertips—and they’ll need every bit of that strength to overcome a castle that’s both an acrobatic playground for the Captain’s physical prowess and a house of mystery with enemies and danger at every turn.

The original story for Captain America: Super Soldier is being penned by noted comic, film, and TV writer Christos Gage. The primary writer for the Marvel’s Avengers: The Initiative series of comics, Gage has written numerous books for major Marvel characters, including Siege: Captain America, Iron Man, X-Men, Spider-Man, Civil War: House of M, and Union Jack.

Gage wrote his original story for Captain America: Super Soldier so that the setting exists within the same world as the upcoming movie of the same name, but he infused the game with immersive twists designed to enhance gameplay with all-new cinematic action sequences.

The preeminent Super Hero introduced during the WWII era, Captain America was created by the legendary team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in 1941. The iconic hero actually predates the Marvel name by 20 years, first being issued by the company’s predecessor, Timely Publications (later known as Atlas Comics). Over 200 million Captain America issues have been sold in 75 countries and the shield-wielding hero is a key member of the Avengers alongside comic book icons The Hulk™, Iron Man™, and Thor™ starting in The Avengers #4 in 1964.

Cartoon Network Takes On NY Comic Con

There is one thing we learned this year. It takes a lot more than calling a show Comic Con for it to be worthy of the name! This weekend's event in New York City may not be as ridiculously huge at its west coast sister yet, but it sure isn't for lack of trying! Cartoon network just sent over the rundown of shenanigans they'll be involved in at our little big show.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8

DC Comics: MAD
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Location: Room 1A06-7
Talent: John Ficarra (MAD Magazine editor), Sam Viviano (MAD Art Director), Mort Drucker (MAD artist), Mark Marek (MAD (television) Producer)

MAD Magazine has established itself as the original, most imitated and influential satirical publication across generations. Recently, MAD made a triumphant return to TV on Cartoon Network with an all-new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation to corrupt the minds of the next generation! Come join MAD Magazine editor John Ficarra, MAD art director Sam Viviano, legendary MAD artist Mort Drucker and MAD television program producer Mark Marek, plus a few surprise guests for a light-hearted look at the past, present and future of an American institution.

ADULT SWIM: Childrens Hospital
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 1A06
Talent: Rob Corddry, Jon Stern, Rob Huebel and Erinn Hayes, Lake Bell, Nick Kroll (additional guests TBA)

Check out the Childrens Hospital panel and hear from the show’s creative team led by Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and Jon Stern (producer of The Ten and Scotland, PA). They will be joined by members of their ensemble cast including Rob Huebel (I Love You Man, Human Giant), Nick Kroll (The League, The Life and Times of Tim), Lake Bell (How to Make It in America, What Happens in Vegas)and Erinn Hayes (Parenthood, Worst Week). Childrens Hospital is a live-action comedy that explores the emotional struggles and sexual politics of a group of doctors charged with healthy libidos. Their dedication to their personal lives is relentless, interrupted only by the occasional need to treat sick children. Childrens Hospital airs Sundays at midnight (ET/PT) on Adult Swim.

ADULT SWIM: Robot Chicken
6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
Location: Special Events Hall
Talent: Seth Green, Matt Senreich

Adult Swim panel featuring Robot Chicken show creators, Seth Green and Matt Senreich. They will discuss their original series, answer questions and give a sneak peek from the next season of Robot Chicken and the upcoming one-hour special, Robot Chicken Star Wars: Episode III, which premieres December 19.
ADULT SWIM: The Venture Bros.
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Special Events Hall
Talent: Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer

Come see Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer talk about all things Venture, show some clips and take audience praise and questions. Season 4.5 of The Venture Bros. premiered Sunday, September 12 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim. The Venture Bros. first premiered on Adult Swim in August 2004 and has been a fan favorite every since.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9

WB Panel: Green Lantern: The Animated Series Presentation and Q&A
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Room 1A14
Talent: Bruce Timm (executive producer), Giancarlo Volpe (producer), Jim Krieg (producer/story editor)

Saturday will be NYCC's “brightest day” as Warner Bros. Animation proudly unveils this new series coming soon to Cartoon Network and based upon characters from DC Comics. Join series executive producer Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series), producer Giancarlo Volpe (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and producer/story editor Jim Krieg (Ben 10: Alien Swarm) as these creative forces reveal their plans for one of the most highly anticipated new animated series.

WB Panel: Young Justice Video Presentation and Q&A
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Room 1A14
Talent: Brandon Vietti (producer), Greg Weisman (producer)

Join the league! Fans were given their first glimpse of Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis this past July at Comic-Con International: San Diego. But this panel will offer far more than just a glimpse as producers Brandon Vietti (Batman: Under the Red Hood) and Greg Weisman (Gargoyles) answer questions from fans and show footage from this highly anticipated series. A one-hour special event of Young Justice will premiere November 2010 on Cartoon Network and the series beings in 2011. Young Justice is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and is based upon characters from DC Comics.

ADULT SWIM: Delocated!
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Room 1A14
Talent: Jon Glaser, Kevin Dorff, Jerry Minor, Steve Cirbus, John Lee, Zoe Lister-Jones (additional guests TBA)

Adult Swim panel featuring Delocated! show creator/executive producer and star Jon Glaser. After testifying against the Russian Mafia, “Jon” and his family are uprooted and start living undercover through the witness protection program. After existing quietly in an anonymous suburb, “Jon” accepts an offer for the family to participate in a reality show based on their lives. In order to protect their identity with television audiences—and more importantly, the Russian mob family the Mirminsky’s—they wear ski masks and have their voices disguised. As part of the deal, the family is relocated to a sweet loft in New York City, where the series will be filmed.

Jon Glaser (“Jon”) will discuss the series and answer questions. Now expanded to 30 minutes, season two of Delocated! airs Thursdays at midnight on Adult Swim. Jon will be joined by Steve Cirbus (Sergei), Jerry Minor (Mighty Joe Jon, the Black Blond), Zoe Lister-Jones (Kim), Kevin Dorff (Mike), and John Lee (Executive Producer).

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10

CARTOON NETWORK: Firebreather Exclusive Screening and Panel
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
jgLocation: 1A08
Talent: Phil Hester (co-executive producer), Andy Kuhn (co-executive producer), Peter Chung (writer/director)

Fans will get the first look at Cartoon Network’s original CGI movie, Firebreather, with an exclusive screening! Be the first to see the film, then stay for an in-depth panel discussion featuring creator and co-executive producer Phil Hester (The Wretch), co-executive producer Andy Kuhn (Freedom Ring) and writer/director Peter Chung (Aeon Flux). Firebreather is based on the popular comic book series and will premiere on Cartoon Network in November.


CARTOON NETWORK: Ben 10 10.10.10 Celebration
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: 1A06
Talent: Yuri Lowenthal, Greg Cipes, Ashley Johnson

Come celebrate Ben 10 on 10.10.10 with the cast of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien! Fans will be treated to a never-before-seen episode of the series with voiceover dialogue performed LIVE by Yuri Lowenthal (Ben), Greg Cipes (Kevin) and Ashley Johnson (Gwen)! Other panel highlights include a sneak peak at the new season of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, cast Q&A, and a chance to win lots of Ben 10 Prizes!

ADULT SWIM AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS

Friday, October 8

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. - Robot Chicken Signing
Location: Room 1C02
Talent: Seth Green, Matt Senreich

4:30–5:30 p.m. - MAD Signing at the DC Comics booth #2243


5:45 – 6:45 p.m. - Childrens Hospital Signing
Location: Show Floor - Autograph Alley
Talent: Rob Corddry, Jon Stern, Rob Huebel and Erinn Hayes, Lake Bell, Nick Kroll (additional guests TBA)
Saturday, October 9

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. - Venture Bros Signing
Location: Room 1C01
Talent: Doc Hammer, Jackson Publick

2:00–3:00 p.m. - Young Justice Signing at the DC Comics booth #2243

3:45 -- 4:45 p.m. - Delocated! Signing
Location: Show Floor - Autograph Alley
Talent: Jon Glaser, Kevin Dorff, Jerry Minor, Steve Cirbus, John Lee, Zoe Lister-Jones (additional guests TBA)

New Trailer for True Grit

Come back with us to a time when men were MEN and women were perpetually pregnant. There was no manscaping, skinny jeans, emo haircuts, half caf lates, neckerchiefs, bling, and the only time you saw a fist pump was right before said fist connected with your jaw. These were MANLY times when people smelled funny...not because they wanted to...but because they HAD to. A time when, if presented with the choice between a nickel's worth of booze and dentistry, BOOZE WON EVERY TIME!!! I guess what I'm trying to say is... True Grit is going to rule. Dig the new trailer and come out a man.

New Harry Potter Eye Candy

This one goes out to Debbie! You lil Potter freak you. Mighty Mighty Warner Brothers sent over the latest of their Potter posters as we count down to the release of The Deathly Hallows!! Seems the drama is building and tension is at its peak. The kids we once knew are now young adults dodging death at every turn and if the fire effects on these posters are any indication, its about to get even more harrowing.

Part 1 begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction—the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart.

Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort's Death Eaters seize control of the Ministry of Magic and even Hogwarts, terrorizing and arresting anyone who might oppose them. But the one prize they still seek is the one most valuable to Voldemort: Harry Potter. The Chosen One has become the hunted one as the Death Eaters search for Harry with orders to bring him to Voldemort... alive.

Harry's only hope is to find the Horcruxes before Voldemort finds him. But as he searches for clues, he uncovers an old and almost forgotten tale—the legend of the Deathly Hallows. And if the legend turns out to be true, it could give Voldemort the ultimate power he seeks.

Little does Harry know that his future has already been decided by his past when, on that fateful day, he became "the Boy Who Lived." No longer just a boy, Harry Potter is drawing ever closer to the task for which he has been preparing since the day he first stepped into Hogwarts: the ultimate battle with Voldemort.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 opens nationwide November 19th, 2010.

My Psycho Sweet Halloween 2010: Part 4: Makeup Test

The challenge? SWEAT. The enemy of the geek. In a Batman cowl, sweat is more than an enemy. It is one with your head. Since I'm going to be slippery mess inside that rubber torture device, I decided to go very minimal with any makeup on the exposed parts of my face. I did a slight rubbing of black under my eyes with red liner smudged in and on the inside of my eyelids. Of course I did this after poking my eyes 16 times trying to get my contacts in. I'm getting better at it!! I also did a little white to pale out the area around my mouth and chin. I might go less when I do the actual costume because creme makeup always just seems to look like cream makeup and when I sweat for an hour...it will make me even creamier. I was tempted to use longer werewolf teeth I got from Scarecrow since Red Rain Batman sports sont enormous fangs. They seemed really uncomfortable, so I prepped the old standard ones and they look fine and are fairly comfortable. Test complete!

I also had the Casey Jones mask come in from Thailand. In the plus category, it looks the way its supposed to and feels durable. The straps are very high quality. In the minus, he rushed it out. With a little sanding and a coat of paint to give it a hockey mask sheen, it can look great. Probably still the cheapest, best option for those looking to do it up Casey style. I also got the golf bag in the mail and thankfully, it is light weight and came with a padded strap! Now I just need to fill it up with weapons of sports destruction.