Comic-Con Feature Film Highlights
As every year at Comic-Con, the event hosts a bevy of big animation and visual effects feature related panels. Below is a list of this year’s highlights.
Thursday, July 14:
12:00-1:00 pm: CFQ Summer Movie Preview — The editors of CINEFANTASTIQUE/CFQ magazine present a preview of the summer's biggest films with insider anecdotes and trailers from the hottest upcoming genre films, along with coming attractions from CFQ Films’s new movies; ROOM 6 with Jerry O'Connell and Christine Taylor and THE DARKROOM with Lucy Lawless and Greg Grunberg (ALIAS). No publicists here, just the straight skinny from fans for fans. Room 6B 2005.
12:30-1:30 pm: THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI: 2005 Sneak Peek — Get an exclusive first look of this new indie remake and be reminded of why the original gothic masterpiece has inspired legions of filmmakers from Tim Burton to Francis Ford Coppola. Join visionary writer/director David Fisher as he gives us a glimpse into this new, re-imagined version of DR. CALIGARI and his fortunetelling sleepwalker played by Doug Jones (HELLBOY, DOOM). This special hour includes details on the green-screen production process and of how modern-day actors were digitally placed within the twisted sets from the original 1919 film. Be the first to see footage with sound and dialogue. David is joined by Highlander Films ceo/producer Leonard McLeod, plus several of the film’s stars. Room 3.
1:30-2:30 pm: Philip K. Dick’s A SCANNER DARKLY: The Movie — Like a graphic novel come to life, A SCANNER DARKLY, based on the science fiction novel by author Philip K. Dick, will use live-action photography overlaid with an advanced animation process (interpolated rotoscoping) to create a haunting, highly stylized vision of the future. The technology, first used in Richard Linklater’s 2001 film WAKING LIFE, has evolved to produce even more emotional impact and detail. Appearing in person to present a look and discuss the creative process of this groundbreaking film will be producer Tommy Pallotta and lead animators Sterling Allen, Evan Cagle, Nick Derington, and Christopher Jennings. Also on the panel, in order to answer the question: “Do Androids Dream of Being Phil Dick?” will be Philip K. Dick in android form! Come and see for yourself—he'll even answer your questions! Written for the screen and directed by Richard Linklater, the film stars Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder, and Rory Cochrane and will be released by Warner Independent pictures in 2006. Room 6CDEF.
4:30-5:30 pm: A Conversation with David Cronenberg — Director David Cronenberg will appear to discuss his upcoming thriller A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, along with writer Josh Olson. Plus, a special sneak peak at A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE footage. An autograph session with Cronenberg will follow in the Autograph Area in the Sails Pavilion. Room 6CDEF.
5:30-7:00 pm: CONSTANTINE: From Comic to Film—Warner Home Video hosts key Constantine film and comics luminaries for a special presentation and discussion. The panel features actress Rachel Weisz (MUMMY series), film director Francis Lawrence, VERTIGO editor Karen Berger, comics writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS), and artist Tim Bradstreet (PUNISHER). Moderator Jeff Conner interrogates the participants and raffles off signed movie memorabilia and prerelease DVDs. Room 6B.
9:00-11:00 pm: Special Film Screening: THE PERFECT CRIME (EL CRIMEN PERFECTO), with a special introduction by Comic-Con Special Guest Bruce Campbell—The most seductive salesperson of a big department store accidentally kills his boss. The sole witness of the crime is a co-worker, who seizes the opportunity to blackmail him. Directed by Álex de la Iglesia. From Spain, with English subtitles. (Also known as FERPECT CRIME, in an homage to Asterix and Obelix: in ASTERIX AND THE LAUREL WREATH, when Obelix gets drunk and continuously says "ferpect.") Adult situations. Room 6B.
Thursday, July 14:
12:00-1:00 pm: CFQ Summer Movie Preview — The editors of CINEFANTASTIQUE/CFQ magazine present a preview of the summer's biggest films with insider anecdotes and trailers from the hottest upcoming genre films, along with coming attractions from CFQ Films’s new movies; ROOM 6 with Jerry O'Connell and Christine Taylor and THE DARKROOM with Lucy Lawless and Greg Grunberg (ALIAS). No publicists here, just the straight skinny from fans for fans. Room 6B 2005.
12:30-1:30 pm: THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI: 2005 Sneak Peek — Get an exclusive first look of this new indie remake and be reminded of why the original gothic masterpiece has inspired legions of filmmakers from Tim Burton to Francis Ford Coppola. Join visionary writer/director David Fisher as he gives us a glimpse into this new, re-imagined version of DR. CALIGARI and his fortunetelling sleepwalker played by Doug Jones (HELLBOY, DOOM). This special hour includes details on the green-screen production process and of how modern-day actors were digitally placed within the twisted sets from the original 1919 film. Be the first to see footage with sound and dialogue. David is joined by Highlander Films ceo/producer Leonard McLeod, plus several of the film’s stars. Room 3.
1:30-2:30 pm: Philip K. Dick’s A SCANNER DARKLY: The Movie — Like a graphic novel come to life, A SCANNER DARKLY, based on the science fiction novel by author Philip K. Dick, will use live-action photography overlaid with an advanced animation process (interpolated rotoscoping) to create a haunting, highly stylized vision of the future. The technology, first used in Richard Linklater’s 2001 film WAKING LIFE, has evolved to produce even more emotional impact and detail. Appearing in person to present a look and discuss the creative process of this groundbreaking film will be producer Tommy Pallotta and lead animators Sterling Allen, Evan Cagle, Nick Derington, and Christopher Jennings. Also on the panel, in order to answer the question: “Do Androids Dream of Being Phil Dick?” will be Philip K. Dick in android form! Come and see for yourself—he'll even answer your questions! Written for the screen and directed by Richard Linklater, the film stars Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder, and Rory Cochrane and will be released by Warner Independent pictures in 2006. Room 6CDEF.
4:30-5:30 pm: A Conversation with David Cronenberg — Director David Cronenberg will appear to discuss his upcoming thriller A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, along with writer Josh Olson. Plus, a special sneak peak at A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE footage. An autograph session with Cronenberg will follow in the Autograph Area in the Sails Pavilion. Room 6CDEF.
5:30-7:00 pm: CONSTANTINE: From Comic to Film—Warner Home Video hosts key Constantine film and comics luminaries for a special presentation and discussion. The panel features actress Rachel Weisz (MUMMY series), film director Francis Lawrence, VERTIGO editor Karen Berger, comics writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS), and artist Tim Bradstreet (PUNISHER). Moderator Jeff Conner interrogates the participants and raffles off signed movie memorabilia and prerelease DVDs. Room 6B.
9:00-11:00 pm: Special Film Screening: THE PERFECT CRIME (EL CRIMEN PERFECTO), with a special introduction by Comic-Con Special Guest Bruce Campbell—The most seductive salesperson of a big department store accidentally kills his boss. The sole witness of the crime is a co-worker, who seizes the opportunity to blackmail him. Directed by Álex de la Iglesia. From Spain, with English subtitles. (Also known as FERPECT CRIME, in an homage to Asterix and Obelix: in ASTERIX AND THE LAUREL WREATH, when Obelix gets drunk and continuously says "ferpect.") Adult situations. Room 6B.
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