Comic-Con 2014 Booths and Panels You Don"t Want to Miss
TV cartoon fans will have plenty to keep them entertained at Comic-Con 2014 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs July 24 through July 27, with panels, autograph signings, merchandise booths, and other fan treats. In the past, Comedy Central held a South Park parade; Adult Swim put up a carnival funhouse; and Cartoon Network displayed huge inflatables of Mordecai and Rigby from Regular Show. What's in store for this year?
FOX
Fox always has loads of goodies to give away to fans, as well as a stable of network stars for autograph signings. This year is no exception. Drop by the FOX Fanfare booth (#4229) daily to pick up the 2014 FOX Fanfare Poster Tube, as well as exclusive and collectible mini-posters from Bob's Burgers, Family Guy and The Simpsons.
Plus, you can collect all three of this year’s FOX Animation bags, featuring Lisa from The Simpsons, Stewie from Family Guy and Tina from Bob's Burgers.
Follow FOX at Comic-Con: #FOXSDCC
Adult Swim
This year at San Diego Comic-Con, Adult Swim will once again amaze and inspire fans inside and outside the convention center with an all new Adult Swim booth. The Adult Swim Fun House will return for a second year of Robot Pumps and Spasm Chasms. Multiple challenges will force guests to crawl, slide, and sing their way to get through this giant castle.
New this year is the Meatwad Full Dome Experience. This familiar fast-food friend from Aqua TV Show Show will guide guests on a journey through a mind-fudging inter-dimensional-space-coaster-love-canal.
Adult Swim will present panels featuring series stars, creators and producers from the network’s most popular shows such as Robot Chicken, The Venture Bros. and Rick and Morty. Adult Swim stars and creators on hand will include Mike Tyson, Aaron McGruder, Seth Green, Dan Harmon, Rob Corddry, Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer, Christy Karacas and many more.
Lucky Adult Swim fans will also get a first look at a highly anticipated new series Mike Tyson Mysteries. Find Adult Swim at booth #3721.
Follow Adult Swim at Comic-Con: #adultswimSDCC
Comedy Central
Comedy Central’s no-badge-required, free and open to the public event, #ComedyCentralCon will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at The San Diego Wine & Culinary Center. #ComedyCentralCon’s Moonbeam City Laser Tag will bring to life the brand’s never before seen, newest animated series coming in 2015, starring Rob Lowe, Elizabeth Banks, Kate Mara and Will Forte. Fans will get a first look at the Moonbeam world, walk the streets of the city and compete with friends in a “Team Death Match” to determine the top cop of Moonbeam City.
Also, fans at #ComedyCentralCon can snap a virtual pic with Moonbeam City in the Comedy Central GIF photo booth and win limited edition Comedy Central prizes.
Brickleberry stars will be signing autographs at the FOX booth in the Convention Center (4229) on Friday.
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network will invade Comic-Con with a showcase of its’ hit original animated comedy series with star studded panels, signings, screenings, costume contests, exclusive giveaways and more. Beyond the panels and signings, the epic Adventure Time ConQuest returns for the third consecutive year with an all new treasure-filled journey throughout the San Diego Convention Center.
The Cartoon Network booth will pay homage to popular series Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Uncle Grandpa and Clarence. Fans can immerse themselves in their favorite shows, with three different one-of-a-kind “selfie” photo experiences and collect exclusive Comic-Con giveaways including five different Cartoon Network themed buttons each day.
For the first time ever, Cartoon Network will present special night time screenings exclusively for the Comic-Con audience, offering fans an insider look at some of their favorite shows. Other Cartoon Network series featured at San Diego Comic-Con include Teen Titans Go!, LEGO Ninjago,and LEGO Legends of Chima.
Follow Cartoon Network at Comic-Con: #CNSDCC
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon's booth at Comic-Con has always been a big draw for cartoon fans. This year the network is looking to draw artists and animators, too. Continuing its mission to open its doors to more creative talent than ever before, Nickelodeon held an open call for original animated projects to be presented at Comic-Con. Nickelodeon's development team (the suits) will listen to pitches from aspiring creators. The Nickelodeon booth will have a center pitch room, with windows so passersby can watch the action.
Follow Nickelodeon at the Comic-Con: @NickSDCC
Shout! Factory
Over the years, Shout! Factory has become a mainstay of Comic-Con International. They bring one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, panel events and convention exclusives that elicit oohs and ahs from Comic-Con attendees. This year, Shout! Factory returns to Comic-Con International 2014 with a dynamic lineup, featuring a revealing panel event, a showcase of new home entertainment products, Comic-Con exclusive items and engaging booth activities.
One of the most exciting features Shout! Factory will have at its booth is the My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Rainbow Rocks photo booth. Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will give fans an interactive photo kiosk. You can use props, then get a printed photo in addition to a digital copy online to easily share with your friends.
Shout! Factory is also presenting special advance screenings of two highly anticipated CG-animated movies -- Slugterra: Return of the Elementals from Nerd Corps Entertainment and Thunder and the House of Magic from renowned 3D filmmakers Ben Stassen and Jeremie Degruson -- before they hit movie theaters across the country.
Follow Shout! Factory at the Comic-Con: #Shout4248
Diamond Comics
Diamond Comic Distributors will be stationed at Booth #2401 offering fans the opportunity to win a Limited Edition 2014 Comic-Con Eastman/Laird Rockmaster Glow-in-the-Dark Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Guitar from Peavey. The Peavey Limited Edition 2014 Comic-Con Eastman/Laird Rockmaster guitar is now available with officially licensed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles glow-in-the-dark artwork, and a high gloss finish. This Limited Edition custom guitar is available exclusively from Action Figure Express who will have the guitars on display and available to purchase for $275 at their booth #3345 during SDCC . Only 100 Glow-In-The-Dark TMNT guitars are available for sale with each one individually hand numbered.
Follow Diamond Comics at Comic-Con: @PREVIEWSworld