Guide to screenings and panels – Variety

With more TV shows available than ever before, San Diego Comic-Con's 2018 will likely be bigger and better than ever for small-screen content. To keep you informed of this year's events, Variety is compiling a main list of screenings and panels for the pop culture convention from July 19th to July 22nd. Bookmark this page to keep up to date on the calendar, as we will continue to update when networks and studios publish their schedules for the event.

Friday, July 20th:

Young Justice: Outsiders (10-11am, Room 6DE, Cartoon Network) Producers Greg Weisman, Brandon Vietti, Artistic Director Phil Bourassa, Voice Director Jamie Thomasson and cast members Troy Baker and Stephaine Lemelin will join the "Young Justice" panel to talk about the latest teenage superheroes' challenge: meta traffic -human and a race for genetic weapons. The show, produced by Warner Bros. Animation, follows the DC cartoon heroes as they reach adulthood and will soon be available to watch via the DC Universe Digital Streaming Service.

The Big Bang Theory (10:15 to 11:15, Ballroom 20, CBS) Screenwriters and producers of the hit series will participate in a panel that aims to attract fans to the writers' room, offering a glimpse of the most memorable moments of season 11, including the big engagement and the wedding.

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DC Super Hero Girls (12:30 – 1:30 pm, Room 6DE, Cartoon Network) In addition to a video presentation teasing the new super animated series, producer Lauren Faust, as well as other members of the creative team, will hold a panel to answer the audience's questions about the show, who follows the young lives of superheroes Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl as their teenage aliases Diana, Kara and Barbara. In addition, Marie Jarvins, editor of DC Group, will offer an overview of upcoming books that will be released at the same time as the series.

Castle Rock (12: 45-14: 00, Ballroom 20, Hulu) Based on the work of Stephen King, Hulu's "Castle Rock" will present his first episode at this exclusive screening, followed by a panel discussion with creators and executive producers Sam Shawand and Dustin Thomason, as well as stars Sissy Spacek , Bill Skarsgard and Melanie Lynskey, and Jane Levy. The "Castle Rock" team will talk about their process plunging into King 's mind to create a scary image of the haunted city that is Castle Rock.

Bob's Burgers (4:15 to 5:10 pm, Indigo Ballroom, Fox) Executive Producer and Producer Loren Bouchard is expected to announce the new season of the award-winning Emmy Awards. Members of the cast, including H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal and Larry Murphy are scheduled to present unseen footage followed by a panel discussion of questions and answers.

Archer (5:15 pm – 6:15 pm, Indigo Ballroom, FXX) At the dawn of its fifth season, the Emmy Award-winning animated comedy series will include a panel discussion and Q & A. The cast of TBAs and producers of Adam Reed's sitcom will also sign autographs.

The passage (6-7 hours, Room 6A, Fox) Based on Justin Cronin's fantasy book trilogy, Fox will present the world premiere of the epic and racy thriller on a government medical center experimenting with a dangerous virus that could cure any illness or cause the fall of the human being. race. Following the screening, stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Saniyaa Sidney, Henry Ian Cusick, Jamie McShane, Executive Producer Liz Heldens, Executive Producer and Director Jason Ensler, and author Justin Cronin will appear for a moderated discussion and a discussion with the fans.

Saturday, July 21st:

Unikitty! (10h-11h, Room 6DE, Cartoon Network) "Lego Movie Unikitty" goes from a supporting role on the big screen to a leading role on the small screen with this light and colorful children's programming. The spot "Unikitty" will present an exclusive screening of a new episode, as well as a round table with producers Lynn Wang and Ed Skudder, the director of animation Anna Hollingsworth and voice, Tara Strong Gray Griffin, Eric Bauza, Michael Croner, Roger Craig Smith.

Black Lightning (11-11.45, Ballroom 20, The CW) A video presentation will welcome fans in the corrupt world. Black Lightning feels compelled to come out of hiding to protect herself. The following panel will feature stars Cress Williams, Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III, Damon Gupton and James Remar, as well as producer Salim Akil, who will give a preview of the DC Super series sophomore season.

The simpsons (12-12: 45, Ballroom 20, Fox) In anticipation of their 30th season, the creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, director Mike Anderson, director David Silverman and Tress MacNeille (the voice of Agnes Skinner, Lindsey Naegle and many others) will appear in a discussion led by Johnathan Fernandez. There will also be prices.

Krypton (12h-12h, Indigo Ballroom, Syfy) With the help of a video spot, panelists will offer an exclusive preview of Season 2 of "Krypton", which follows DC's Superman as his spiral of life is in imminent jeopardy. DC executive producers and veterans, David S. Goyer and Cameron Welsh, as well as members of the live cast will join the discussion. The panelists will also look at the most shocking moments of Season 1 in anticipation of returning to Krypton.

Manifesto (1-2 hours, Indigo Ballroom, NBC) NBC will premiere the pilot of its new drama series "Manifest", which follows a group of passengers arriving from a turbulent flight in New York to find that five years have passed in the world around them. , and their relatives, who thought the dead, evolved. Executive Producer Jeff Rake and stars Melissa Roxburgh and Josh Dallas form the team of panelists, who will give the audience a first glimpse of the unexpected handling of a crash-landing narrative.

American father! and Family Guy (1-2h15, Ballroom 20, Fox) It's a Smith family with Wendy Schaal (Francine), Scott Grimes (Steve), Bradley Baker's Dee (Klaus) with Curtis Armstrong (Snot), Thomas Eddie Kaye (Barry), Suzuki Daisuke (Toshi) and Executive Producer Matt Weitzman in hand to offer fans of "American Dad!" a first glimpse of scenes from all the new episodes that will soon be available at TBS. Next, Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mike Henry and executive producers Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin and Steve Callaghan will look at their favorite "family" memories, in addition to an overview of hilarity and the hi-jinx of the upcoming season.

Legacy (2h-2h50, Indigo Ballroom, The CW) When a fallout "Vampire Diaries" closes, another opens. In the same world of witchcraft and magical creatures as "The Originals" and his parent series, "Legacies" focuses on Hope Mikaelson, the teenage daughter of Klaus Mikaelson, as well as the twin sons of Alaric Saltzman, all enrolled at Salvatore School. the young and the talented. The CW's exclusive video presentation and panel with executive producer Julie Plec and stars Danielle Rose Russell and Matthew Davis will bring fans back into the "TVD" universe through new eyes.

The Gifted (14: 30-15: 15, Ballroom 20, Fox) Season 2 of "The Gifted" resumes after the Atlanta train station blast, while Mutant Underground searches for his friends and family who left with The Inner Circle. After tracking them outside Washington, DC, they face new groups with extreme ideologies, both human and mutant, to avoid conflict. Executive Producers Matt Nix and Jeph Loeb and stars Stephen Moyer, Sean Teale, Jamie Chung, Emma Dumont, Blair Redford, Natalie Alyn Lind and Skyler Samuels will share an exclusive first look at the upcoming season.

Supergirl (15: 30-16: 15, Ballroom 20, The CW) The "Supergirl" panel is composed of actors Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood, Katie McGrath and Jesse Rath, as well as executive producers Robert Rovner, Jessica Queller and Sarah Schechter, who will discuss what they have to say. are the most excited for fans to see in season 4, as well as answer all the questions that still burn on season 3. A video presentation will give a first glimpse of the fourth season.

The Orville (4-4 pm 50, Indigo Ballroom, Fox) Back for a second season, executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane will appear with some of the US crew members. Orville, including Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald and Scott Grimes. Executive Producers David A. Goodman, Brannon Braga and Jon Cassar will also join them to take an exclusive look at some of the new and exciting missions of the upcoming season.

Arrow (4:15 to 5:00 pm, Ballroom 20, CW) After a sixth season full of action, which forced Oliver Queen to come out under the name of Green Arrow, panelists and stars Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Katie Cassidy, Echo Kellum, Juliana Harkavy, Rick Gonzalez and Colton Haynes, along with Executive Producer Beth Schwartz, will offer insights into Oliver's Season 7 trip, which sees him more vulnerable than ever now that his identity has been revealed.

Legends of Tomorrow DC (5 pm-5pm, Ballroom 20, The CW) Legendary panelists and stars Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell, Nick Zano, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe, Matt Ryan, Jes Macallan, Courtney Ford, showrunner Phil Klemmer and producer Keto Shimizu will discuss the second season of Legends. which led to the defeat of Mallus, as well as the third season to come, which will see the heroes face new nemeses in the form of "fugitives" that consist of magical creatures of myths, fairy tales, and legends.

The Flash (5: 45-6: 30, Ballroom 20, The CW) "The Flash" completes the Saturday panels with stars Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, Tom Cavanagh, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Hartley Sawyer, Jessica Parker Kennedy and Danielle Nicolet, as well as executive producer Todd Helbing, who will talk about the fifth season of the series as the Flash comes out of his battles with The Thinker to tackle the challenges presented by new characters, including his daughter of the future, Nora.

Sunday, July 22nd:

Supernatural (10: 30-11: 30, Hall H, The CW) As "Supernatural" approaches its 14th season, fans will get a video presentation and questions with stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins and Alexander Calvert, as well as executive producers Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad. Buckner, who will answer all questions on the season 13 finale and tease the content of the last season of the show. The videotape will touch the highlights of the series up to now in anticipation of the 300th episode of "Supernatural".

Riverdale (11: 45-12: 45, Hall H, The CW) "Riverdale" will make his third appearance Comic Con with a video presentation and a panel with stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, Madeline Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Consuelos Mark, Casey Cott, Skeet Ulrich, Mädchen Amick, Luke Perry and Vanessa Morgan, as well as producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater. Archie's team will discuss the post-hiatus surprises of Season 3 as the gang continues to uncover the many dark secrets that cast a threatening shadow over Riverdale.

Mayans M.C. (1-2 hours, Hall H, FX) The next chapter of the saga "Sons of Anarchy" is here. Located in a post-Jax Teller world, Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes is fresh out of prison and a prospect in the Maya M.C. charter on the Cali / Mexi border. Now, EZ has to carve his new identity in a city where he was once the golden boy with the American dream at his fingertips. Discussing what awaits Season 1, co-creator, executive producer, writer and director Kurt Sutter will take part in a conversation with co-creator, co-executive producer and writer Elgin James, executive producer and director Norberto Barba, and JD Pardo Stars, Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Antonio Jaramillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, Danny Pino, Emilio Rivera, Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, and Vincent Rocco Vargas.

Legion (Sunday 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm, Hall H, FX) Noah Hawley's revolutionary superhero series with Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller and Aubrey Plaza will give fans a chance to dive deeper into the second season just concluded. The panelists are still to be determined.

Panels and additional events:

Doctor Who (to be confirmed, Hall H, BBC America) The 13th Doctor, starring Jodie Whittaker, will debut in San Diego this year, alongside Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill, show-maker Chris Chibnall and executive producer Matt Strevens. Hosted by comedian Chris Hardwick, the panel will include a preview of revived season 11 of the show, which has already played Matt Smith, David Tennant and Peter Capaldi in the title role. Whittaker will be the first woman to play The Doctor when the show returns in the fall.

Mr. Mercedes (643 G Street, AT & T Audience Network) Based on Stephen King's trilogy, "Mr. Mercedes" will bring an "immersive experience" to give fans a glimpse into the past and future of the series at SDCC, which will include an adventure game in augmented reality, a virtual reality game and a private screening room where media, VIP and lucky fans will have the chance to preview season 2. "Mr. Mercedes "will also appear in a billboard, but the date, time and panelists are TBA.