Comic-Con San Diego 2017: Programming Highlights You Should Know

Courtesy: FOX
Entering its gravity-defying 29th season, The Simpsons celebrates with huge secrets, surprises, and clips from the upcoming year. Join creator Matt Groening, executive producers Al Jean and Matt Selman, supervising director Mike B. Anderson, and director of The Simpsons Movie David Silverman. Moderated by Mike Schneider.
Saturday July 22, 2017 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Ballroom 20

Courtesy: FOX
Family Guy and American Dad
The Family Guy cast (Seth MacFarlaneAlex Borstein, Mike Henry, John Viener) and executive producers (Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin) offer a special preview of next season’s hilarity and hijinks from FOX’s hit animated comedy—including a sneak peek at the upcoming monumental 300th episode! Then, it’s a Smith-familyfunday with Francine (Wendy Schaal), Steve (Scott Grimes), Hayley (Rachael MacFarlane), and Klaus (Dee Bradley Baker), and co-executive producer Zack Rosenblatt, who will treat American Dad! fans to a first look at the all new season airing July 24 on TBS . . . plus a few other surprises!
Saturday July 22, 2017 1:00pm – 2:15pm
Ballroom 20

Courtesy: Adult Swim
The Science of Rick and Morty
Nerdist’s Kyle Hill (Because Science, MythBusters: The Search) and special guests open up a portal to the Rickstaverse to rise above and focus on the science behind everything from portal guns to screaming suns. Q&A session burp to follow.
Saturday July 22, 2017 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Room 7AB

Courtesy: Image Comics
Based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel from Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson, Happy! follows Nick Sax, an intoxicated, corrupt cop-turned-hitman whose life is changed forever by a tiny, relentlessly positive, imaginary blue winged horse named “Happy.” The cast and creators of SYFY’s highly anticipated new show premiere a first look at the series and discuss what fans can expect from the TV adaption.
Saturday July 22, 2017 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Room 6BCF

Courtesy: Cartoon Hangover
Want a behind-the-scenes peek at the Frederator cartoons you love? See the creators of viral hits Bravest Warriors and Bee and Puppycat lift the curtain for a look at the making of these two red-hot properties. Come for the juicy stories, stay for an exclusive sneak peek at what’s coming next from Frederator Studios and Cartoon Hangover.
Saturday July 22, 2017 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Room 24ABC

Courtesy: Sony Pictures
Just in time for the 20th anniversary of the original Starship Troopers (1997), fans will experience the next chapter in the cult franchise with the all-new, CG-animated movie, Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars. Written by Ed Neumeier, who crafted the screenplay for the original Starship Troopers, Traitor of Mars serves as a direct storyline sequel to the live-action, 1997 movie. Fans will hear directly from filmmakers, including director Shinji Aramaki, co-director Masaru Matsumoto, and producer Joseph Chou, and franchise star Casper Van Dien as they debut never-before-seen footage and discuss the return of iconic fan-favorite characters Johnny Rico and Dizzy Flores, all ahead of the film’s fall release. The panel will be moderated by Stephen Kramer Glickman (comedian/actor).
Saturday July 22, 2017 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Room 7AB