Warner Archive Collection Goes Eclectic for SDCC 2015!

WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION

PUTS 2015 COMIC-CON SPOTLIGHT ON

HAMMER HORROR FILMS,

RAY HARRYHAUSEN & CHRISTOPHER LEE,

JOE DANTE’S INNERSPACE,

ATOM ANT’S 50^TH ANNIVERSARY &

ANIMATED CLASSIC TWICE UPON A TIME

Director Joe Dante, Animator Brian Narelle, Historian Jerry Beck Featured on Eclectic, Entertaining Panels

Warner Archive Collection returns to Comic-Con International in 2015 with its customary collection of eclectic panels, this time celebrating the work of Ray Harryhausen, the renowned Hammer horror films collection with a tribute to the late Christopher Lee, famed director Joe Dante and his 1987 hit Innerspace, the 50^th anniversary of Hanna-Barbera’s beloved Atom Ant, and Lucasfilm’s heralded 1984 animated feature film, Twice Upon A Time.

On Friday, July 10 at 11:00am in Room 25ABC, Warner Archive will present the Atom Ant Animation Spectacular! Fans are invited to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of the original pint-sized powerhouse, Atom Ant, along with a bevy of animation favorites from throughout the ages, including a look at the upcoming Warner Archive release of the beloved 1984 Lucasfilm animated movie, John Korty’s Twice Upon A Time. Spend an hour reminiscing over great animation with WAC Podcast hosts George Feltenstein, Matthew Patterson and DW Ferranti, Twice Upon A Time animator Brian Narelle (Dark Star’s Lt. Doolittle), and animation historian and Comic-Con special guest Jerry Beck. Moderator Gary Miereanu might even have a few WAC Blu-rays and DVDs for lucky audience members.

On Saturday, July 11 at 2:00pm in Room 25ABC, Warner Archive returns to the stage to offer High Def Horror: Hammer Horror Meets Harryhausen. Warner Archive and Trailers From Hell combine forces for a third straight year to sneak a peek at some exciting upcoming releases from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) that will please fans of Hammer films and the legendary Ray Harryhausen. Award winning director Joe Dante joins Feltenstein, Ferranti and Patterson to discuss such classics as The Beast From 20000 Fathoms, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, Dracula Has Risen From the Grave, Them! and more. A special Hammer tribute to the late Christopher Lee is planned for the panel. And as an added treat, Dante will chat about the intricacies of the 1987 hit Innerspace, which WBHE will be releasing on Blu-ray in 2015. Giveaways are also a distinct possibility for good questions of the panelists.

Warner Archive Collection (WAC) and Warner Archive Instant (WAI) continue to serve as hosts to some of the most treasured films, television series and animated entertainment in history, particularly in the fanboy realm. WAC/WAI runs the gamut from live-action classics like Ladyhawke and Wolfen to beloved TV faire such as Superboy, Wonder Woman (1974) and Shazam! to animated greats like Thundarr, The Halloween Tree and The Flight Of Dragons. The most seasoned animation fan can also find plenty of Blu-ray releases of recent super hero favorites like Teen Titans Go! and Young Justice. WAC offerings can be found via many of your favorite online retailers, and WAI is located at http://instant.warnerarchive.com. Get a free one-month trial now!