Flailing about Comic-Con Panels

So we're leaving tomorrow; I'm in the process of packing, we went shopping for food items for the roadtrip, and we still have a few things to print. And we have to clean out Evan's car, but then we're ready to head out.

So I figured, before I scurry away to limited blogging access for a week, I'd write about a couple of the panels I'm probably going to be checking out each day at the mother of all nerd gatherings; Comic Con 2009.

THURSDAY:

Terry Gilliam (4:30-5:15 PM, Hall H)

After living in England for 12 years, I couldn't help but become a huge Monty Python fan, and one of my favorite aspects of the movies and TV show were Terry Gilliam's fantastical drawings and animation. I'm also a big fan of Gilliam's directing (12 Monkeys and The Brothers Grimm among them), so I'm going to happily stand in line for hours to hear him talk about his new movie, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (8:00-10:00 PM, Room 6A)

Another case of me being a fangirl here, since I've loved Joss Whedon since I was 11 years old and watching Buffy late at night at a sleepover party. Dr. Horrible combines one of my favorite creative minds with some of my favorite actors (see my previous post on Nathan Fillion squee. Also, NPH, and the far too lovely Felicia Day) and a musical. So I'll be there with hundreds of other squeeing fans to sing along to the three-part awesomeness that is Dr. Horrible.

FRIDAY:

Meet The Guild (10:30-11:30 AM, Room 5AB)

I randomly discovered the Guild online earlier this year, and even though I don't play MMOs, I loved the show instantly. I also consider Felicia Day as one of my personal heroes, and the chance to listen to her talk about her pet project is definitely tempting.

However, this has an unpleasant conflict with:

Coraline (10:30-11:30 AM, Room 6A)

When I was a kid, I saw the Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by panelist and Coraline director Henry Selick. Some years later I discovered Neil Gaiman while reading Good Omens, the book he co-wrote with Terry Pratchett, and from there I discovered The Sandman and more. I definitely enjoyed Coraline as a film, and the thought of listening to Neil Gaiman is definitely one I like to entertain. So as you can tell, I'm crazy conflicted as to which one of these panels I should go to, and probably will be until Friday.

Bones (3:00-3:45 PM, Ballroom 20)

I've been enjoying this show religiously for the last few months, and am in fact currently watching an episode as I'm typing this blog entry. I've been a big David Boreanaz fan after watching way too much Buffy and Angel, so I'm looking forward to hearing him and Emily Deschanel talking about this show.

Dollhouse (4:00-5:15 PM, Ballroom 20)

This is one of the panels I'm most excited about I think. As previously mentioned, I'm a huge Whedon fan, and I've been watching Dollhouse religiously since the beginning of the year. That and I'm excited to catch the episode they haven't aired yet. Not that I won't be buying the DVD... but still. Joss Whedon. *Squee*

SATURDAY:

Futurama: Life or Death (1:00-1:45PM, Ballroom 20)

Ah, Futurama, definitely one of the best shows ever in my opinion. I recently watched the four mini-movies that were released and loved them, and can't wait for this panel, where executives are going to decide if Futurama really is going to make a return.
So yeah. As a fan, I totally have to be there. Expect much squeeing and jumping up and down... or possibly murder, depending on what the executives say. *Shakes fist at Fox*

Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (3:30-4:30PM, Room 6DE)

This is the panel I can't believe they're having; Boondock Saints, one of my favorite movies, is finally getting a sequel. I'm heartbroken that Willem Dafoe is not returning, but my two favorite Irishmen are, along with Billy Connolly. Also, Dafoe is apparently going to be replaced by Julie Benz, who I know from Angel as Darla. So yeah. It's one I'm not going to miss.

Kevin Smith (5:15 - 6:45PM, Hall H)

Like many others who have worked crappy jobs on days we weren't even supposed to be there, I fell in love with Kevin Smith's work long ago, and would be a fool to pass up this opportunity to hear him speak. It's a difficult decision, since the True Blood Q&A is taking place at the same time in Ballroom 20, but again, heroes have to be seen. And Kevin Smith is another one of my heroes.

SUNDAY:

Dr. Who (10:00-11:00AM, Ballroom 20)

Two Words: David Tennant. I'm a big fan of him and the show (another by-product of a british upbringing), so there's no way I'm missing this one!

BBC America: Being Human/Torchwood (2:15-3:45PM, Ballroom 20).

I know nothing about Being Human, but I LOVE Torchwood with all my tiny heart, and John Barrowman is... well, let's just say he's on my list of celebrities I must try not to lick. So yeah, another panel I'm not going to miss.

Those are the big ones I'm heading for next week.

Now, time to eat some dinner and finish packing. I'll be awake in less than 12 hours, getting ready to hit the road and drive off into a crazy adventure.