{"id":15543,"date":"2017-07-06T23:03:46","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T03:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=15543"},"modified":"2017-07-06T23:16:37","modified_gmt":"2017-07-07T03:16:37","slug":"e-v-a-syfy-is-beaming-into-san-diego-comic-con-in-a-big-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=15543","title":{"rendered":"E.V.A.: SYFY is Beaming into San Diego Comic Con in a Big Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

As SYFY celebrates its 25th anniversary and its \"SYFY<\/a>recent brand reboot, the network is headed to San Diego Comic-Con bigger and better than ever before. In addition to 15 SYFY series panels or screenings, the network is rolling out a host of events, activations and parties designed to leave no fan behind. And SYFY will once again extend the fun to fans nationwide, with a three-night live TV event, SYFY LIVE FROM COMIC-CON, hosted by Zachary Levi.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cSan Diego Comic-Con is the pinnacle event of the year for sci-fi enthusiasts, and as the only network dedicated to the genre 24\/7, we can\u2019t wait to celebrate in a big way,\u201d said Alexandra Shapiro, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital, USA Network and SYFY. \u201cSYFY is going to San Diego this year with a singular focus:\u00a0 to put fans first.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SYFY\u2019s SDCC takeover includes: <\/span><\/span>PANELS AND SCREENINGS!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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15 SYFY panels and screenings, including:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0A frakking great BATTLESTAR GALACTICA reunion!\u00a0 With creator Ron Moore and cast from the hit series.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0The ultimate sci-fi debate throwdown!\u00a0 Moderated by John Hodgman, the biggest names in the sci-fi universe duke it out over the most influential moments, milestones and people in the genre\u2019s history. In \u201cSYFY Hosts the Great Debate,\u201d our expert panel will have the final word (or not!) on important topics like: \u201cStar Trek\u201d or \u201cStar Wars\u201d? Did Han or Greedo shoot first? And just who was the most influential captain of all time?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Panels for 11 SYFY shows!\u00a0 Including:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0 SYFY\u2019s upcoming Superman prequel series KRYPTON and the graphic novel adaptation HAPPY! (KRYPTON panel is co-hosted with Warner Bros. Television Group, and HAPPY! is co-hosted with Universal Cable Productions)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0 Stars and creators of current SYFY hits THE EXPANSE, THE MAGICIANS and 12 MONKEYS (THE MAGICIANS and 12 MONKEYS panels are co-hosted with Universal Cable Productions)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0 Fan favorites SHARKNADO, VAN HELSING, WYNONNA EARP, Z NATION and DARK MATTER — and upcoming new series GHOST WARS (All panels hosted by their respective studios)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0Two big screenings!\u00a0 SYFY and Universal Cable Productions are screening an all-new episode of the grindhouse series BLOOD DRIVE and the premiere episode of \u201cNO-END HOUSE,\u201d the next installment in SYFY\u2019s hit horror anthology CHANNEL ZERO.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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EVENTS AND ACTIVATIONS!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0SYFY fan parties!\u00a0 Stripping away the exclusivity of traditional Comic-Con parties, SYFY is throwing two nights of first-come-first-served bashes. Hosted at the Children\u2019s Museum on Thursday, July 20 and Saturday, July 22, the themed parties feature photo booths, hourly surprises, live performances and more. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0Superfan nuptials!\u00a0 Who says Comic-Con isn\u2019t romantic? Actor Orlando Jones makes fans\u2019 dreams come true, as he presides over pop-up nuptials at TBD locations throughout the weekend.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0Trivia trolleys!\u00a0 Test your sci-fi knowledge and compete to win prize money and other giveaways on SYFY trolleys roaming the streets of San Diego.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0Cosplay karaoke buses!\u00a0 Take the stage – and the mic \u2013 to belt out your favorite sci-fi theme songs on SYFY buses traveling throughout the city. You might even be surprised by one of your favorite stars!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0Cosplay repair carts!\u00a0 Get an expert makeup touch-up or costume repair at these roaming carts, designed to ensure that all cosplaying \u2018con-goers are at their camera-ready best. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0A SYFY drumline!\u00a0 A drumline marching through the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter, playing sci-fi theme songs and commemorating major moments in science fiction history? Yes, please.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0The Nerd Party lives on!\u00a0 SYFY is partnering with Zachary Levi to co-host his annual invitation-only Friday night party.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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ROUND-THE-CLOCK COVERAGE!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0Levi will host SYFY LIVE FROM COMIC-CON, a three-night live television event that allows fans across the country to experience the best Comic-Con has to offer, dissect breaking ‘Con news, and hear from their favorite stars and creators. Airing Thursday, July 20 through Saturday, July 22, the live event is produced by Wilshire Studios.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 SYFY WIRE\u2019s intrepid reporters and correspondents are providing 24\/7 coverage of all the breaking news from the \u2018Con, online via www.syfy.com and on air on SYFY (including SYFY LIVE FROM COMIC-CON).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SYFY PANEL AND SCREENING SCHEDULE: SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2017<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thursday, July 20th<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1:15-2:15p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SYFY HOSTS <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

THE GREAT DEBATE <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Ballroom 20<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: John Hodgman<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Adam Savage, Orlando Jones, Aisha Tyler, John Barrowman & more (to be announced) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Debate the most influential moments, milestones and people in genre history<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2:30-3:30p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA REUNION<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Ballroom 20<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Panelists: Ron Moore, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff, Mary McDonnell, Grace Park & more <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

(to be announced)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3:00-4:00p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

VAN HELSING<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Indigo Ballroom Hilton Bayfront<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4:00-5:00p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Z NATION<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Indigo Ballroom Hilton Bayfront<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

7:15-8:15p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

12 MONKEYS<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Room 6BCF<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Terry Matalas, Aaron Stanford, Amanda Schull, Emily Hampshire, Alisen<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>Down, Todd Stashwick<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

8:15-9:15p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

DARK MATTER<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Room 6DE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Friday, July 21st <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6:45-7:45p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SHARKNADO 5<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Location: Room 6DE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 22nd<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1:15-1:45p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

KRYPTON <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Indigo Ballroom Hilton Bayfront<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Panelists: Cameron Cuffe, Damian Kindler, Cameron Welsh<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2:30-3:30p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

WYNONNA EARP<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Room <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>5AB<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2:45-3:45p<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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HAPPY! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Room 6BCF<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Panelists: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Chris Meloni, Grant Morrison, Brian Taylor, Patrick MacManus<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4:00-4:50p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

THE MAGICIANS <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Indigo Ballroom Hilton Bayfront<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Gupta, Summer Bishil, Sera Gamble, John McNamara<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5:00-5:50p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

THE EXPANSE <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Indigo Ballroom Hilton Bayfront<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Naren Shankar, Mark Fergus, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Dominique Tipper, Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Wes Chatham<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5:30-6:30p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

GHOST WARS<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Room 6A<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

8:00-9:00p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SCREENING:<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>CHANNEL ZERO: NO-END HOUSE <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Horton Theatre<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9:30-10:30p:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SCREENING: BLOOD DRIVE <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Horton Theatre<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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About SYFY<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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About SYFY WIRE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SYFY WIRE is a genre news and editorial destination for superfans, by superfans. Featuring up-to-the-minute genre news, in-depth analysis and thought-provoking original content, SYFY WIRE covers the latest in nerd culture across TV, film, books, comics, games and technology. SYFY WIRE is online at www.syfy.com and on air on the SYFY network.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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About Universal Cable Productions<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted and digital content across media platforms for domestic and international distribution. In the U.S., UCP\u2019s programming can be seen across various networks including the Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody award-winning drama \u201cMr. Robot,\u201d \u201cColony,\u201d \u201cDamnation,\u201d \u201cFalling Water,\u201d \u201cPlaying House,\u201d \u201cShooter,\u201d \u201cThe Sinner,\u201d \u201cSuits\u201d and \u201cUnsolved\u201d on USA Network; \u201c12 Monkeys,\u201d \u201cBlood Drive,\u201d \u201cChannel Zero,\u201d \u201cHappy!,\u201d \u201cKilljoys,\u201d \u201cThe Magicians,\u201d \u201cNightflyers,\u201d on SYFY; \u201cThe Purge\u201d on USA and SYFY; \u201cAll That Glitters,\u201d \u201cGirlfriends\u2019 Guide To Divorce\u201d and \u201cImposters\u201d on Bravo; \u201cThe Arrangement\u201d and \u201cThe Royals\u201d on E!; \u201cDifficult People\u201d on Hulu; “HarmonQuest” on Seeso; and \u201cImpulse\u201d on YouTube Red. UCP\u2019s content library includes critic and fan favorites such as the Emmy-award winning \u201cMonk\u201d as well as \u201cPsych\u201d and \u201cBattlestar Galactica.\u201d Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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