2007 Comic Con Updates

  300 screening at Petco Park

As if the concept of screening 300 at Petco Park weren't enough of a way to get fans hyped and beyond excited about 300 coming out on DVD next week (aka July 31) Warner Brothers Home Video is having a panel tomorrow afternoon in Hall H (aka that HUGE room downstairs that holds 6,500 people, and has bathrooms located INSIDE the hall so you don't have to leave the hall and hope to reclaim a seat should body necessities occur during your stay, and yes, there are people who, depending on the schedule of the day for Hall H, have been known to sit in there from 10 am to 6 pm, some even hold the distinguished title of "my friend".

So, the official word about this panel, which runs from 3:15 to 4:45 is:

First up, 300 creator Frank Miller, director Zack Snyder, stars including Lena Headey and David Wenham, producers Mark Canton and Gianni Nunnari, and other special guests are on hand to discuss the groundbreaking film and its highly anticipated July 31 DVD release. Be the first to see a clip not included in the theatrical release! Then its the 25th Anniversary Blade Runner "Final Cut. Director Ridley Scott (Alien, Gladiator, Hannibal) has created a new, definitive version of this landmark film, with scenes and special effects that have never been shown before. Catch this first preview of the new version by the legendary director of the final, authoritative. and best presentation of one of the most acclaimed science fiction films of the 20th century. This presentation will feature unseen clips from the new cut as well as a look behind the scenes that will be featured on the upcoming DVD box set. The panel includes Ridley Scott, Sean Young, Joanna Cassidy, Joe Turkel, James Hong, Syd Mead (designer/futurist), Mark Stetson (FX), and DVD producer Charlie De Lauzirika.

Hopefully LATE LATE LATE tomorrow I'll be able to give my version, but alas, it will indeed be LATE if I manage to claim a seat in Petco Park for the screening!
~posted by Kay