Warner
Archive Collection takes nostalgia to new heights at 2018 Comic-Con
International with four entertaining panels over the weekend – a
Thursday afternoon celebration of the newly remasted Supergirl
(1984), a pair of Saturday morning salutes to cartoon favorites Jonny
Quest and
the outrageous Aquaman of Batman:
The Brave and the Bold,
and an inside look at the cult classic film, The
Queen of Outer Space.
Talent
featured on the Warner Archive Collection panels will include the
original Supergirl herself, Helen Slater; the beloved Jimmy Olsen of
the 1970s & ‘80s films, Marc McClure; legendary film critic
Leonard Maltin and his Maltin
on Movies
partner, Jessie Maltin; Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Eddie
Schmidt; the best-loved voice of Aquaman, John DiMaggio; and some
surprise guests (shhh!).
These
panels (and confirmed talent thus far) include:
Supergirl
1984: The Warner Archive Collection Blu-ray!
Thursday
- 4:30-5:30pm – Room 6DE
A
generation before Kara Zor-El conguered the airwaves, a
soon-to-be-legendary actress made her motion picture debut as the
“Maid of Might” in a big screen follow up to Superman:
The Movie.
As an absolute fan-favorite phantasmagoria, Supergirl
arrives in heroic high definition at last (after decades of demand)
from your friends at the Warner Archive Collection (WAC). Join the
original Supergirl, Helen
Slater
(The
Secret Of My Success),
alongside her Jimmy Olsen, Marc
McClure
(Superman,
Back To The Future)
and Warner Archive podcasters Matt
Patterson
and DW
Ferranti
as they shine the super spotlight at this caped wonder and reveal
what's in store on the new Supergirl
Blu-ray release. As always, moderator Gary
Miereanu
will have goodies for some lucky fans. Room
6DE
The Queen of Outer Space 60th Birthday Bash
Friday
- 3:30-4:30pm – Room 5AB
One
of the most noted (and notorious) science fiction films of the 1950s,
The
Queen of Outer Space
– starring Zsa Zsa Gabor – may be turning 60, but we can
guarantee she's never been more stunning thanks to an eye-popping new
Blu-ray! Join legendary film critic Leonard
Maltin
(Maltin
on Movies),
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker and showrunner Eddie
Schmidt
(Ugly
Delicious, In Search Of),
Warner
Archive podcasters DW
Ferranti
and Matt
Patterson
and moderator Jessie
Maltin
(Maltin
on Movies)
as they reveal more than you ever wanted to know about the Queen's
finest film, as well as investigating the movie DNA of her cinematic
Space Age relatives, like Forbidden
Planet
and World
Without End.
Also stay tuned for some sneak peaks of upcoming cult, sci-fi and
horror films from the Warner Archive Collection.
Warner
Archive’s Toonstock - The Outrageous Edition
Saturday
- 10:30-11:30am – Room 5AB
An
all-new "outrageous" rendition of the popular
Toonstock, this time putting the spotlight on all-star voice actor
John
DiMaggio
and his take on Aquaman and so many other memorable characters.
Maybe Big John will even be game to sing-along with his "Aquaman's
Rousing Song of Heroism." As always, the second half of the
festivities will feature -- YOU! -- in the beloved Batman:
The Brave and the Bold “Mayhem
of the Music Meister” singalong! Join Warner Archive podcast
hosts Matt
Patterson and D.
W. Ferranti and
moderator Gary
Miereanu for
a melodious salute surrounded by surprise guests, interactive
performances, and oh-so-cool Warner Archive prizes.
This Is Your Life, Jonny Quest
Saturday
- 11:30am-12:30pm – Room 5AB
Warner
Archive Collection (WAC) shines spotlight on everyone's favorite boy
adventurer, Jonny Quest! Warner Archive podcasters Matt
Patterson
and DW
Ferranti
will be joined by fascinating animation authorities to look at Team
Quest through all its incarnations – from the original swinging 60s
spy-fi through its totally awesome 80s adventures and 90s TV movie,
as well its more recent crossover with Tom and Jerry. Gary
Miereanu
will moderate … and give away some sweet Hanna-Barbera goodies.
Come for the Action! The Adventure! And the Generous Prizes!
No comments:
Post a Comment