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Puppies! Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) has your latest video obsession — to help reveal the Studio’s 20 fan-favorite series making their way to Comic-Con International: San Diego, WBTVG presents Puppy-Con 2017: https://youtu.be/iEh1k6p7jeM
The dog days of Comic-Con don’t stop there: “The Big Bang Theory’s” canine star, Cinnamon, will be participating in a special “paw-tograph” signing alongside cast and producers on Friday, July 21. Plus, social media star Doug the Pug will deliver the scoop from WBTVG stars as a special Comic-Con correspondent.

Series stars participating in all the Comic-Con action are fan favorites and new additions including “Arrow’s” Stephen Amell; “Black Lightning’s” Cress Williams and China Anne McClain; “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’s” Brandon Routh, Victor Garber and Caity Lotz; “The Flash’s” Grant Gustin; “Gotham’s” Ben McKenzie; “The 100’s” Eliza Taylor; “iZOMBIE’s” Rose McIver; “Krypton’s” Cameron Cuffe; “Lucifer’s” Tom Ellis; “The Originals’” Joseph Morgan; “Riverdale’s” KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes and Cole Sprouse; and “Supergirl’s” Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood — to name just a few — who will join producers to deliver the ultimate experience for fans, with screenings, panel sessions, free autograph signings and media appearances.

• Comic-Con essentials “The 100,” “Arrow,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “The Flash,” “Gotham,” “iZOMBIE,” “Lucifer,” “The Originals,” “Riverdale,” “Supergirl,” “Supernatural,” “Teen Titans Go!” and “People of Earth” are all back in San Diego.
• World-premiere pilot screening of midseason thriller “Deception,” plus exclusive video presentations of some of the most highly anticipated series of the 2017–18 television season — “Krypton” and “Black Lightning” — as well as a brand-new hour-long episode of “Teen Titans Go!,” and an exclusive preview of “Unikitty!,” along with special surprises.

• The Studio’s 2,400-square foot, multi-level booth will once again be a must-visit destination on the convention floor.

• Autograph signings for each series will take place in the Warner Bros. booth #4545, the day of each panel. WBTVG follows Comic-Con’s ticket drawing/wristband distribution procedure for all signings. All ticket drawings and wristband distributions will take place in the morning of the day of the specific signing at the Sails Pavilion floor, between Ballroom 20 and Rooms 6A, 6BCF and 6DE.

• For additional info on the Studio’s plans for Comic-Con and real-time updates during the convention, please follow us on Twitter at @warnerbrostv — official hashtag #WBSDCC — and visit http://comiccon.thewb.com.

Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings
Wednesday, July 19

6:00–10:00 p.m. Special Sneak Peek Screenings — Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television Group proudly continue our annual Preview Night tradition with an exclusive pilot screening of the midseason thriller “Deception,” plus exclusive video presentations of some of the most highly anticipated series of the 2017–18 television season — “Krypton” and “Black Lightning” — as well as a brand-new hour-long episode of “Teen Titans Go!,” and special surprises.
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• “Deception”: From “Chuck” co-creator Chris Fedak, the “Blindspot” creative team of Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, Emmy-winning director David Nutter (“Game of Thrones,” “The Flash”) and renowned magician/puzzle creator David Kwong (“Now You See Me,” “Blindspot”), “Deception” is a thrilling crime drama that combines FBI counter-espionage with the mysterious world of magic and misdirection. When his career is ruined by scandal, superstar magician Cameron Black (Jack Cutmore-Scott) has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, illusion and influence — the FBI. Using every trick in the book and inventing new ones, he will help the government catch the world’s most elusive criminals while staging the biggest illusions of his career. “Deception” stars Jack Cutmore-Scott, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lenora Crichlow, Amaury Nolasco, Justin Chon, Laila Robins and Vinnie Jones. From Berlanti Productions and Quinn’s House in association with Warner Bros. Television, “Deception” premieres midseason on ABC. Become a fan of “Deception” on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DeceptionABC, and follow the show on Twitter at @DeceptionABC.
• “Krypton”: Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, “Krypton” follows Superman’s grandfather (Cameron Cuffe) — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos. Based on DC characters, “Krypton” is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by David S. Goyer (“Man of Steel,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “The Dark Knight” trilogy) through his Phantom Four banner, along with Damian Kindler and Cameron Welsh. “Krypton” is based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, published by DC, and will debut in 2018 on SYFY. Follow the show on Twitter at @KryptonSYFY.

• “Black Lightning”: Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning. However, after too many nights with his life on the line, and seeing the effects of the damage and loss that his alter ego was inflicting on his family, he left his Super Hero days behind and settled into being a principal and a dad. Choosing to help his city without using his superpowers, he watched his daughters Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and Jennifer (China Anne McClain) grow into strong young women, even though his marriage to their mother, Lynn (Christine Adams), suffered. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang The One Hundred, Black Lightning returns — to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community. Based on the characters from DC, “Black Lightning” is from Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl”), Salim Akil & Mara Brock Akil (“Being Mary Jane,” “The Game,” “Jumping the Broom,” “Girlfriends”) and Sarah Schechter (“Arrow,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl”). “Black Lightning” premieres midseason on The CW. Become a fan of “Black Lighting” on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CWBlackLightning and follow the show on Twitter @BlackLightning.

• “Teen Titans Go!”: The Teen Titans are back at it again, in “Teen Titans Go!,” with all new comedic adventures both in and out of Titans Tower, and we’ll have you covered by screening a brand-new, hour-long episode. Based on characters from DC and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, “Teen Titans Go!” airs Fridays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network.

• “Unikitty!”: Your favorite character from “The LEGO Movie” now has her own show! Journey to a joyous kingdom full of sparkle matter, happy thoughts and the occasional rage-out in “Unikitty!,” an all-new animated series. As ruler of the kingdom, Unikitty has busy days full of royal responsibilities. Unikitty is most interested in making sure everyone is happy and ridding the kingdom of negativity, but don’t misunderstand her optimism — she is one kitty not to be crossed. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, “Unikitty!” is coming soon to Cartoon Network.
WBTVG/WBA Series Schedule

Please Note: Series stars and creative teams scheduled to attend are subject to change. Additional information on panel sessions, signings and other events will be provided as news breaks.

Thursday, July 20

10:00–11:00 a.m. “Teen Titans Go!” Special One-Hour Episode and Q&A — New episode! New episode!! New episode!!! The Titans are back at it again with another fun-filled panel to kick off your Comic-Con weekend. And did we mention that we’ll be screening a brand-new episode? Join producers Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath, Pete Michail and members of the voice cast, including Greg Cipes, Tara Strong and Scott Menville, as they answer your questions and premiere a Titan-sized special one-hour episode. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, “Teen Titans Go!” airs Fridays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TeenTitansGo, and follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork. Room 6A

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. “Unikitty!” New Episode Premiere and Q&A — Your favorite character from “The LEGO Movie” now has her own show! Journey to a joyous kingdom full of sparkle matter, happy thoughts and the occasional rage-out in “Unikitty!,” an all-new animated series. As ruler of the kingdom, Unikitty has busy days full of royal responsibilities. Unikitty is most interested in making sure everyone is happy and ridding the kingdom of negativity, but don’t misunderstand her optimism — she is one kitty not to be crossed. While she may be full of boundless energy and creativity, Unikitty is a force to be reckoned with if anyone gets in the way of spreading her positive vibes, especially if anyone makes her little brother and best friend, Puppycorn, sad. Also living in the castle are Dr. Fox, the resident scientist, and Unikitty’s trusty bodyguard, Hawkodile. Join producers Edward Skudder, Lynn Wang and members of the voice cast, including Eric Bauza, as they give a sneak peek of this new series and explain how Unikitty and her friends will make sure that every day is the happiest and most creative ever! Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, “Unikitty!” is coming soon to Cartoon Network. Follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork. Room 6A

12:30–1:30 p.m. “Justice League Action” Video Presentation and Q&A — Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman lead the DC Super Heroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills, fun and action in “Justice League Action.” Whether defending the Earth, facing invaders from space, or battling the bizarre forces of magic, the always-rotating team of Justice League heroes, are up to any challenge. Producers Jim Krieg and Butch Lukic will be joined by members of the voice cast, including Diedrich Bader, Jason J. Lewis, Rachel Kimsey, and voice director Wes Gleason to screen an all-new episode as well as participate in a Q&A. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, “Justice League Action” airs Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network. Follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork. Room 6A

Friday, July 21

10:00–11:00 a.m. “The Big Bang Theory” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Join “The Big Bang Theory” as the show returns to San Diego to take you inside the biggest moments of season 10 and behind the scenes of TVs #1 comedy for a special 10th anniversary panel! From the introduction of Penny’s family, to the baby, to that season finale moment that left fans hanging (What will Amy say?) — cast members Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Kevin Sussman will join producers and writers from the show for a lively discussion and special video presentation. From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, “The Big Bang Theory” returns for season 11 this fall, premiering Monday, September 25, at 8/7c on CBS. “The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Tenth Season” is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD this fall. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheBigBangTheory, and follow the show on Twitter @BigBangTheory. Hall H‪

‬ 10:00–11:00 a.m. “Young Justice” Q&A — “Young Justice” is back! Do not miss the show’s triumphant return to Comic-Con as series producers Greg Weisman, Brandon Vietti and key members of the creative team, including art director Phil Bourassa, will be on hand to answer your burning questions about the first two seasons of this beloved fan-favorite series and, if you’re lucky, you might learn a thing or two about the highly anticipated “Young Justice: Outsiders.” Room 6BCF

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. “iZOMBIE” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Everyone’s favorite Zom-Com-Rom-Dram is back! After the heart-stopping events of the “iZOMBIE” season finale, the secret is out: The public is no longer in the dark about the existence of zombies. With Seattle now under zombie control at the hands of Fillmore Graves, Ravi’s search for a cure and vaccine for zombie-ism is now more dire than ever. Be among the first to get the scoop on what’s in store for Liv and the gang in season four. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, Rahul Kohli, Robert Buckley, David Anders and Aly Michalka, as well as executive producers Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (“Veronica Mars”). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television and based upon characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred for Vertigo from DC Entertainment, “iZOMBIE” returns midseason with all-new episodes on The CW. “iZOMBIE: The Complete Third Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD this fall. Become a fan of “iZOMBIE” on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cwizombie, and follow the show on Twitter at @CWiZombie. Ballroom 20

12:30–1:30 p.m. “The 100” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Following the surprising events of the season finale, join “The 100” as the critically acclaimed series returns to San Diego for its annual appearance at Comic-Con. More than six years have passed since Praimfaya ravaged the planet, and killed most of the human race. As Clarke waits to hear from the group on the Ark, or in the bunker, a new mystery drops from the sky. Who is in the arriving ship, and are they friends or enemies? One thing is certain, Clarke is now the Grounder! Be among the first to find out what’s in store for season five. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, Lindsey Morgan, Christopher Larkin, Richard Harmon and executive producer Jason Rothenberg. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, “The 100” returns midseason with all-new episodes on The CW. “The 100: The Complete Fourth Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 18. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWThe100, and follow the show on Twitter at @CWThe100. Ballroom 20

3:15–4:00 p.m. [Adult Swim]: “Mike Tyson Mysteries” — It was a unanimous victory last time, but Iron Mike Tyson is taking on Comic-Con again and this rematch is sure to live up to all the hype. Currently in its third season of solving mysteries, the Mike Tyson Mystery Team has all-new episodes airing on Adult Swim. Join Mike Tyson, fellow voice cast member Rachel Ramras (“The Looney Tunes Show”) and producer Hugh Davidson (“The Looney Tunes Show”) for an exclusive look at upcoming episodes. Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MikeTysonMysteriesTV. Indigo Ballroom

6:00–7:00 p.m. “People of Earth” Premiere Episode Screening and Q&A — The TBS sci-fi comedy series “People of Earth” — from Emmy-winning executive producers Conan O’Brien (“Conan”) and Greg Daniels (“The Office”), and creator David Jenkins — brings an all-new season of less-than-perfect aliens, botched abductions and extraterrestrial investigation as Ozzie (Wyatt Cenac) and the StarCrossed group of alien “experiencers” living in the small town of Beacon, N.Y. continue their journey for truth. Complicating matters this season — both above and on Earth — is the arrival of a new alien on the spaceship as well as a smart and dedicated FBI investigator (Nasim Pedrad) who heads to Beacon on a mission to track down fugitive CEO Jonathan Walsh (Michael Cassidy). Join cast members Ana Gasteyer, Oscar Nunez, Michael Cassidy, Ken Hall, Björn Gustafsson and Nasim Pedrad, along with series creator/executive producer David Jenkins for an exclusive screening of the season two premiere episode followed by a Q&A discussion covering what’s next in this all-new season. Produced by Conaco LLC in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television, “People of Earth” returns to TBS with all-new episodes on July 24 at 10:30/9:30c. Become a fan of “People of Earth” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PeopleOfEarthTBS, and follow the show on Twitter at @PoE_TBS. Room 6A

Saturday, July 22

‪11:00–11:45 p.m. “Riverdale” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Following the shocking first season finale, don’t miss “Riverdale” when it returns to San Diego for its second appearance at Comic-Con! Join Archie and the gang as they dive into the secrets that continue to loom over what once looked like a quiet, sleepy town. The circumstances surrounding Fred’s shooting kick off the mystery of season two. Based on the characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions (“The Flash,” “Supergirl,” “Blindspot,” “Arrow,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow”) in association with Warner Bros. Television, this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Casey Cott, Haley Law, Asha Bromfield and producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater. “Riverdale’s” season two premiere airs Wednesday, October 11, at 9/8c on The CW “Riverdale: The Complete First Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 15. Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CWRiverdale, and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_Riverdale. Ballroom 20

‬ ‪12:00–1:00 p.m. “The Originals” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — “The Originals” returns for a fifth season with more supernatural intrigue, romance and bloodshed in The Big Easy. Join executive producer Julie Plec and series stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin, Charles Michael Davis, Yusuf Gatewood and Riley Voelkel for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, “The Originals” will air midseason on The CW. “The Originals: The Complete Fourth Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 29. Become a fan of “The Originals” on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cworiginals, and follow the show on Twitter at @cworiginals. Indigo Ballroom

‬ ‪1:15–1:45 p.m. “Krypton” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, “Krypton” follows Superman’s grandfather (Cameron Cuffe) — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos. Join series star Cameron Cuffe (“The Halcyon,” “Florence Foster Jenkins”) and executive producers Damian Kindler (“Sleepy Hollow”) and Cameron Welsh (“Ash vs Evil Dead,” “Constantine”) for a sneak peek at the upcoming series followed by an out-of-this-world Q&A. Based on DC characters, “Krypton” is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by David S. Goyer (“Man of Steel,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “The Dark Knight” trilogy) through his Phantom Four banner, along with Damian Kindler and Cameron Welsh. “Krypton” is based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, published by DC, and will debut in 2018 on SYFY. Follow the show on Twitter at @KryptonSYFY. Indigo Ballroom

‬ 1:50–2:50 p.m. “Lucifer” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — “Lucifer” returns to San Diego to heat things up. The climactic events of the season finale left us wondering, where in the world is Lucifer and how did he get his wings back? Join the series stars Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Rachael Harris, Kevin Alejandro, Aimee Garcia, Tricia Helfer and executive producers Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich for a special video presentation and Q&A where they’ll discuss the sizzling second season and what’s in store for “Lucifer” in season three! From Jerry Bruckheimer Television in association with Warner Bros. Television and based upon characters created by Neal Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg for Vertigo from DC Entertainment, “Lucifer” returns for its third season on October 2, airing Mondays 8/7c on FOX. “Lucifer: The Complete Second Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 22. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LuciferonFOX, and follow the show on Twitter at @LuciferonFOX. Indigo Ballroom

2:50–3:50 p.m. “Gotham” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — “Gotham’s” origin story continues to unfold, and as the show enters its fourth season, the stakes will be higher than ever! With the Court of Owls decimated, the aftermath of the Tetch virus crippling the city, and every (surviving) villain in Gotham’s underworld jockeying for power, Jim Gordon and the GCPD will have their hands full. And that’s just the beginning! What threat does Ra’s al Ghul pose, and will Penguin regain his title as the King of Gotham? What new villains are in store for season four, and what does Bruce Wayne’s season finale reveal mean for Gotham City — and his ultimate destiny? Be among the first to see what’s in store for season four as “Gotham” returns to Comic-Con for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. From Warner Bros. Television, “Gotham” returns September 28 with all-new episodes on its new night, Thursdays at 8/7c on FOX. “Gotham: The Complete Third Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 29. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GOTHAMonFOX, and follow the show on Twitter at @Gotham. Indigo Ballroom

3:30–4:10 p.m. “Supergirl” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Ridding National City of Queen Rhea and her Daxamite army was a major win for Supergirl, but one that came at a significant cost, as Kara was forced to sacrifice her budding relationship with Mon-El. When season three returns with all-new supercharged adventures this fall on The CW, Kara and team will come up against a new threat in the form of DC Worldkiller, Reign. Want to know more about Reign and what she has in store for the Girl of Steel? Join the series’ cast and creative team for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A where they’ll discuss this hot topic and more! From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, “Supergirl’s” third season will debut Monday, October 9, at 8/7c on The CW. “Supergirl: The Complete Second Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 22. Become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheCWSupergirl, and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCWSupergirl. Ballroom 20

4:10–4:50 p.m. “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — After crash landing the Waverider in a version of 2017 Los Angeles where dinosaurs roam the streets and the skyline is adorned with London’s iconic Big Ben clock tower, the Legends were quick to realize that “we broke time.” Last year, the loveable band of misfit heroes traveled throughout the timeline fixing a series of Aberrations. This year, they’ll be turning the crazy up to 11, as a wave of Anachronisms turns History on its head, leaving the Legends responsible for piecing it back together. What is an Anachronism you ask? For the answer to that, and many other questions, join cast members Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell, Caity Lotz, Franz Drameh, Nick Zano, Maisie Richardson-Sellers and producers at their annual Comic-Con panel. From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’s” season premiere airs Tuesday, October 10, at 9/8c on The CW. “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Second Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 15. Become a fan of “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWLegendsofTomorrow, and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCW_Legends. Ballroom 20

4:15–5:15 p.m. “Westworld” Panel and Q&A — HBO’s “Westworld” concluded its critically acclaimed first season in December and is currently saddling up for season two. The series — created, executive produced and written by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy — is a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Cast panelists include (in alphabetical order) Ben Barnes as Logan, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Armistice, Ed Harris as the Man in Black, Luke Hemsworth as Stubbs, James Marsden as Teddy, Thandie Newton as Maeve, Simon Quarterman as Lee Sizemore, Rodrigo Santoro as Hector, Angela Sarafyan as Clementine, Jimmi Simpson as William, Tessa Thompson as Charlotte Hale, Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores, Shannon Woodward as Elsie and Jeffrey Wright as Bernard/Arnold. The panel will be moderated by internationally renowned vocal artist/beatboxer/musician and comedian Reggie Watts. “Westworld” is based on the film written by Michael Crichton and is from Kilter Films, Bad Robot Productions and Jerry Weintraub Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of “Westworld” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestworldHBO, and follow the show on Twitter at @WestworldHBO. Hall H

4:50–5:10 p.m. “Black Lightning” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — “Black Lightning” makes its Comic-Con debut! Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning. However, after too many nights with his life on the line, and seeing the effects of the damage and loss that his alter ego was inflicting on his family, he left his Super Hero days behind and settled into being a principal and a dad. Choosing to help his city without using his superpowers, he watched his daughters Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and Jennifer (China Anne McClain) grow into strong young women, even though his marriage to their mother, Lynn (Christine Adams), suffered. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang The One Hundred, Black Lightning returns — to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community. Join series stars Cress Williams (“Hart of Dixie,” “Friday Night Lights”), Nafessa Williams (“Twin Peaks”), China Anne McClain (“House of Payne”) and Christine Adams (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), along with executive producers Salim Akil & Mara Brock Akil (“Being Mary Jane,” “The Game,” “Jumping the Broom,” “Girlfriends”) for an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming series along with an electrifying Q&A session. Based on the characters from DC, “Black Lightning” is from Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl”), Salim & Mara Brock Akil, and Sarah Schechter (“Arrow,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl”). “Black Lightning” premieres midseason on The CW. Become a fan of “Black Lighting” on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CWBlackLightning, and follow the show on Twitter @BlackLightning. Ballroom 20

5:10–5:50 p.m. “The Flash” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Running up against an evil time remnant version of yourself is something no one should ever have to do, but that’s exactly what faced Barry Allen (aka The Flash) as he fought to save the life of fiancée Iris West from the God of Speed known as Savitar. Barry’s victory was short-lived, however, as an unbalanced Speed Force began to wreak havoc on Central City, forcing Barry to sacrifice himself for the greater good. With The Fastest Man Alive now trapped inside an extra-dimensional energy, and unknown dangers lurking in the shadows, it will be up to Team Flash to free Barry from his own personal Hell. Join cast members Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, Tom Cavanagh, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Keiynan Lonsdale and producers of The CW’s highest-rated series at their annual Comic-Con panel, and be among the first to find out where things will pick up when season four returns this fall. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, “The Flash” season four premiere airs Tuesday, October 10, at 8/7c on The CW. “The Flash: The Complete Third Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 5. Become a fan of “The Flash” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWTheFlash, and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_TheFlash. Ballroom 20

5:50–6:30 p.m. “Arrow” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — With the future of the team left hanging in the balance, “Arrow” gave new definition to the phrase “blowing up the show.” The emotional showdown between Oliver Queen and Adrian Chase was the perfect conclusion to a stellar fifth season of The CW’s gritty DC Super Hero series. Now, the focus shifts to uncovering the fate of each and every member of Team Arrow. Could anyone have possibly survived an island-wide explosion, or has the book closed on them, as it has on Oliver’s five-year flashback story? Returning to San Diego Comic-Con for a sixth consecutive year, cast members Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Willa Holland, Emily Bett Rickards, Paul Blackthorne, Katie Cassidy, Echo Kellum, Juliana Harkavy, Rick Gonzalez and producers will be on-hand for an eye-opening conversation about the upcoming season. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, “Arrow’s” season six premiere moves to its new night on Thursday, October 12, at 9/8c on The CW. “Arrow: The Complete Fifth Season” is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 19. Become a fan of “Arrow” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWArrow, and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_Arrow. Ballroom 20

Sunday, July 23

10:30 –11:30 a.m. “Supernatural” Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Join the series’ stars and executive producers in Hall H to answer questions about the shocking events in last season’s intense two-part finale, as well as what’s in store for lucky season 13 of this exciting series! Fans will also be treated to an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights of your favorite guys from Kansas, and maybe a surprise or two! The 13th season of “Supernatural” will return to Thursdays on October 12 in its new 8/7c time period on The CW. The series is produced by Kripke Enterprises Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Supernatural, and follow the show on Twitter at @cw_spn. Hall H

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After the daughter of county magistrate is betrayed by those she trusted the most, she takes on a new identity and returns to the capital to mete out her own brand of justice!  

Quite a bit is said about Jiang Li, the daughter of the Minister of the Central Secretariat, and how she suffered at the Temple her father sent her to after a blowout at home, with not a single person coming to visit her, or send any kind of letter, in more than ten years. But I think the banked rage of Xue Fang Fei, our heroine who takes Jiang Li’s place, is also entirely worth exploring. And so, prepare your best drugged tea for the Spoilers about to follow! 

We begin more or less, on a stormy night with a hole dug in the ground, a garbled confession that mentions a woman in power who could crush them both like ants apparently and a knockout shot via shovel, all at the hands of her own beloved husband Shen Yurong, that culminates in the death of Xue Fang Fei (Jinyan Wu). Except, she didn’t die. Betrayed by the one person she gave up like everything for, Xue Fang Fei escapes and washes up on the shore, to be found by Jiang Li and her faithful friend and servant Tong’er (Ai Mi). 

Jiang Li (also Jinyan Wu), despite being the neglected daughter of the Minister of the Central Secretariat Chancellor Jiang (Su Ke), or perhaps because her stepmother is one jealous horrific hag but we’ll get to that later, is not well treated at all at the Temple. And when that mistreatment finally manages to culminate in her actual death, it provides an opportunity for the newly-resurrected Xue Fang Fei. The new Jiang Li wins the loyalty of her lifelong friend Tong’er, the silence of the Abbess of the Temple, and the attention of a very powerful man, Duke Su, all in the space of like a few days. She even gets the silent approval of the ghost of the real Jiang Li, and willingly takes on the mission of her spirit – to avenge the real Jiang Li, to set right the things in her life that were wrong, that lead to her accidental death far from home, alone with none of her blood family to save her. Since this is a Chinese show, we know that is a mountainous burden to take on. 

First, we have to get out of the Temple. And the arrival of Duke Su (Wang Xing Yue) and his men, investigating a salt smuggling scandal along with other sordid things the Temple is accused of, is the perfect vehicle to do it, even if Jiang Li has to get arrested for it. Then we have to get back to the household of her father, the Minister of the Central Secretariat or Chancellor Jiang, and the hell of stepmother Ji Shu Ran and stepsister Jiang Ruo Yao’s bickering, backbiting both hidden and blatant, with only the impotent Grandma as a friend. Oh, and also, to get embroiled in palace drama, royal guard investigations, a pretty forbidden romance with a certain very stoic-seeming commander, and mete out plans, and justice, of her very own. 

The show does an excellent job at showcasing strong women in various forms of power, exercising it in very different ways, and more often than not, the pain and suffering they deliberately cause to those around them. That’s not to say that they each don’t have their reasons, justifiable or not, but the power they wield is often only tolerated if not outright ignored by the men around them. The new Jiang Li defies these conventions, with a mind like a steel trap and the sheer fortitude to power through whatever the current test is – a qin performance that leaves her fingers bleeding and her audience weeping; whether or not she allergy-poisoned her stepsister, come on; allegations from the Emperor himself – Jiang Li makes careful, detailed plans, and carries them out with the patience and cunning of a spider, calm and deadly. 

The shows villains are mostly women, come to think of it, with Elder Princess Wanning being at the foremost of the pack, she likes torturing her playtoys, and some time ago she decided Shen Yurong was going to be one of them. Which actually kicked off this whole mess, of conspiracies and deaths and cover-ups, all because Xue Fang Fei’s ex husband has no balls whatsoever. Or perhaps he’s the Empires biggest hidden masochist, who knows. Even Shen Yurong’s actual attempts at true villainy towards the end were poorly planned, badly executed, and almost lackluster, despite his purported desperation to win for once. 

Whereas, the smiling tyranny of Ji Shu Ran back at the Prime Ministers household, using her children as weapons against Jiang Li, the love and hey guilt of her father to gently nudge him the “right” way towards getting Jiang Li out of the house by means fair or foul, is all to be expected. Her stepmother had been doing very bad things since Jiang Li was a very little girl, and the hidden knowledge of one of those atrocities in particular, is what led to tiny Jiang Li being maligned, punished, and sent away to the Temple. So of course taking care of the wicked stepmother, or rather, allowing her to fall into the self-same trap of her own making from so long ago, is high on the list of stuff in Jiang Li’s life that needs addressing. 

The best male performance inevitably come from the lead love interest, Duke Su Xiao Heng, though his two main men, Lu Ji and Wen Ji, come as a close and often comedic second, and the emotions invoked from Jiang Li’s fathers acceptance  of her return run the whole gamut of spectrum – especially when her father finally reveals that yes, he knew that the Jiang Li that returned wasn’t the one he originally left, that Xue Fang Fei managed to take vengeance for his beloved daughter and in doing so, finally actually become her, once and for all. 

It’s long and complicated and fraught with excitement and danger, featuring an absolutely ruthless female lead who lets nothing not even family ghosts stand in her way, and a perfect story to enjoy the 2024 spooky season to! Cheer on The Double on Netflix now! 

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‘Speak No Evil’: Chop-chop-CHOP

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A struggling couple with their young daughter are invited to spend an idyllic weekend at a newly made friend’s country house, that hides a whole bunch of nasty secrets! 

Normally, a review consists of a few paragraphs of expounding on the movie and then the ranted opinion itself, closing with a recommendation as to whether or not Moxie recommends going to see said film. Speak No Evil is a very weird exception, for there is very little in the way of plot to follow, and the would-be horror devolves into cheap scares and dumbassery for us to laugh at. When the theater audience has cat-callers hooting and calling out the protagonist dad figure of the film and there is no censure from anyone else, you’re doing something wrong. But, let’s attempt a dive anyway! 

So Ben (Scoot McNairy) and Louise (Mackenzie Davis) Dalton are struggling, with life, with career and money trouble of course, and perhaps most importantly but less often spoken of, with each-other. Whilst trying to hide it all from their sensitive bunny-stricken daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler) too, of course. They somehow took a vacation runaway of sorts to Tuscany of all places, where they stay in a villa with a few other vacationers, bonding over the one annoying couple no-one else likes with new friends Paddy (James McAvoy) and Ciara (Aisling Fraciosi) and their apparently nonverbal kid Anthony or Ant (Dan Hough). Later, after a reminder postcard with the extended offer of a weekend stay at their country home is again extended to the Daltons, the two parental units decide it would be a good idea to run away some more and off they go, with Agnes and Hoppy in tow! 

It’s amazing that the Dalton parents know so little about Paddy and Ciara and still decide to spend a weekend with them at their run-down country house. And just as soon as they do finally find the place, Paddy goes from the amiable fellow-dad to sympathize and bro-mance with, to an opinionated antagonistic competitor, who has to have his way about absolutely everything. It begins with the named goose he cooked for their first dinner there, despite being well aware Louise is vegan, and escalates to trying to instigate Ben into being more manly and take-charge, to serious disagreements in the way Paddy tries to raise his not-quite-mute kid, and finally the Dalton parents begin to realize perhaps this wasn’t such a good idea. 

It’s often the children in these stories who provide the horrific reveal of what the villain, or villains, have been up to, and Speak No Evil is no different in this regard. Little Dan Hough gives a striking and ghastly performance as Ant, chop-chop-chopping his way through a silent explanation of what actually happened to his poor tongue. The brilliant way Agnes gets her parents alone to inform them of Ant’s new information is one of the few bright, smart spots of the entire movie. And after the Daltons have finally understood the true nightmare of their situation and their very real need to escape, the film basically degenerates into a kind of reverse home invasion horror flick, as the Daltons try to hide amidst the country house of our baddies trying to hunt them down! 

None of it is enough. No reason was ever given as to why Paddy the purported former doctor is like this, why he needs to OCD his trophies to the point of an incriminating evidence locker, why Ant was the one to finally find the courage to fight back, why the hell Ben is such a freaking milquetoast of a human one can’t even consider him the head of the Dalton family, why Louise is still putting up with all this nonsense over the safety of her beloved daughter, and why hasn’t the authorities or the families of other victims kicked up any kind of ruckus by now? Why is the neighboring handyman type Mike (Kris Hitchen) in league with our villainous couple to the point where he takes to hunting the Daltons with shotgun in tow, too? The film is apparently a remake of a 2022 Danish film of the same name, and we have to ask, why did anyone think the film market needed such a thing? Well, whatever. 

Cover your mouth to keep from yelling common-sense advice to the deplorably naïve characters on the screen and catch Speak No Evil in theaters now! 

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Here’s a full list of last night’s Primetime Emmy Awards winners.

Outstanding comedy series

WINNER: “Hacks”

“Abbott Elementary”

“The Bear”

“Curb Your Enthusiasm”

“Only Murders in the Building”

“Palm Royale”

“Reservation Dogs”

“What We Do in the Shadows”

Outstanding drama series

WINNER: “Shōgun”

“The Crown”

“Fallout”

“The Gilded Age”

“The Morning Show”

“Mr. & Mrs. Smith”

“Slow Horses”

“3 Body Problem”

Outstanding lead actress in a drama series

WINNER: Anna Sawai, “Shōgun”

Jennifer Aniston, “The Morning Show”

Carrie Coon, “The Gilded Age”

Maya Erskine, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”

Imelda Staunton, “The Crown”

Reese Witherspoon, “The Morning Show”

Outstanding lead actor in a drama series

WINNER: Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shōgun”

Idris Elba, “Hijack”

Donald Glover, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”

Walton Goggins, “Fallout”

Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”

Dominic West, “The Crown”

Outstanding limited or anthology series

WINNER: “Baby Reindeer”

“Fargo”

“Lessons in Chemistry”

“Ripley”

“True Detective: Night Country”

Outstanding lead actress in a limited anthology series or movie

WINNER: Jodie Foster, “True Detective: Night Country”

Brie Larson, “Lessons in Chemistry”

Juno Temple, “Fargo”

Sofia Vergara, “Griselda”

Naomi Watts, “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”

Outstanding lead actor in a limited anthology series or movie

WINNER: Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”

Matt Bomer, “Fellow Travelers”

Jon Hamm, “Fargo”

Tom Hollander, “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”

Andrew Scott, “Ripley”

Best directing for a drama

WINNER: Frederick E.O. Toye, “Shо̄gun”

Stephen Daldry, “The Crown”

Mimi Leder, “The Morning Show”

Hiro Murai, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” “First Date”

Saul Metzstein, “Slow Horses”

Salli Richardson-Whitfield, “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”

Governors award

WINNER: Greg Berlanti

Best directing for a comedy series

WINNER: Christopher Storer, “The Bear”

Randall Einhorn, “Abbott Elementary”

Ramy Youssef, “The Bear”

Guy Ritchie, “The Gentlemen”

Lucia Aniello, “Hacks”

Mary Lou Belli, “The Ms. Pat Show”

Best writing for a limited series or TV movies

WINNER: Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”

Charlie Brooker, “Black Mirror”

Noah Hawley, “Fargo”

Ron Nyswaner, “Fellow Travelers”

Steven Zaillian, “Ripley”

Issa López, “True Detective: Night Country”

Best writing for a drama series

WINNER: Will Smith, “Slow Horses”

Peter Morgan and Meriel Sheibani-Clare, “The Crown”

Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, “Fallout”

Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”

Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, “Shōgun”

Rachel Kondo, Caillin Puente, “Shōgun”

Supporting actor in a limited or anthology series

WINNER: Lamorne Morris, “Fargo”

Jonathan Bailey, “Fellow Travelers”

Robert Downey Jr., “The Sympathizer”

Tom Goodman-Hill, “Baby Reindeer”

John Hawkes, “True Detective: Night Country”

Lewis Pullman, “Lessons In Chemistry”

Treat Williams, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”

Best talk series

WINNER: “The Daily Show”

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

“Late Night with Seth Meyers”

“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” 

Writing in a comedy series

WINNER: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, “Hacks”

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary”

Joanna Calo, Christopher Storer, “The Bear”

Meredith Scardino, Sam Means, “Girls5eva”

Chris Kelly, Sarah Schneider, “The Other Two”

Directing limited series or TV movie

WINNER: Steven Zaillian, “Ripley”

Weronika Tofilska, “Baby Reindeer”

Noah Hawley, “Fargo”

Gus Van Sant, “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans“

Millicent Shelton, “Lessons in Chemistry”

Issa López, “True Detective: Night Country”

Outstanding writing for a variety special

WINNER: Alex Edelman, “Alex Edelman: Just For Us”

Jacqueline Novak, “Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees”

John Early, “John Early: Now More Than Ever”

Mike Birbiglia, “Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man And The Pool”

“The Oscars”

Best scripted variety series

WINNER: “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”

“Saturday Night Live”

Supporting actress in a limited or anthology series

WINNER: Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”

Dakota Fanning, “Ripley”

Lily Gladstone, “Under The Bridge”

Aja Naomi King, “Lessons In Chemistry”

Diane Lane, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”

Nava Mau, “Baby Reindeer”

Kali Reis, “True Detective: Night Country”

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Outstanding reality competition program

WINNER: “The Traitors”

“The Amazing Race”

“RuPaul’s Drag Race”

“Top Chef”

“The Voice”

Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series

WINNER: Jean Smart, “Hacks”

Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”

Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”

Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building”

Maya Rudolph, “Loot”

Kristen Wiig, “Palm Royale”

Supporting actress in a drama series

WINNER: Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown Netflix”

Christine Baranski, “The Gilded Age”

Nicole Beharie, “The Morning Show”

Greta Lee, “The Morning Show”

Lesley Manville, “The Crown”

Karen Pittman, “The Morning Show”

Holland Taylor, “The Morning Show”

Supporting actress in a comedy series

WINNER: Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”

Carol Burnett, “Palm Royale”

Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”

Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”

Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary”

Meryl Streep, “Only Murders In The Building”

Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series

WINNER: Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”

Matt Berry, “What We Do in the Shadows”

Larry David, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”

Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”

Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, “Reservation Dogs”

Supporting actor in a drama series

WINNER: Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show”

Tadanobu Asano, “Shōgun”

Mark Duplass, “The Morning Show”

Jon Hamm, “The Morning Show”

Takehiro Hira, “Shōgun”

Jack Lowden, “Slow Horses”

Jonathan Pryce, “The Crown”

Supporting actor in a comedy series

WINNER: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”

Lionel Boyce, “The Bear”

Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”

Paul Rudd, “Only Murders In The Building”

Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”

Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live”

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