Warner Bros. Television Group Returns to Comic-Con in 2009 with Star-Studded Lineup Featuring a Record 11 Shows

Stars and Creators of "The Big Bang Theory," "Chuck," "Eastwick," "Fringe," "Human Target," "Past Life," "Smallville," "Supernatural," "V," "The Vampire Diaries" and "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" Descend on San Diego for Panel Sessions, Media Appearances and Autograph Signings -- Warner Bros. Entertainment's Two-Story, Nearly 3,000-Square Foot Booth to Host Signings, Video Game Demos and Numerous Giveaways, Including the Studio's Exclusive Comic-Con Bags

Burbank, Calif. (Vocus) June 25, 2009 -- Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) returns to Comic-Con International: San Diego in 2009 with a star-studded lineup featuring a Studio-record 11 series that will be showcased in panel sessions, screenings, media appearances and autograph signings throughout the convention. For continuing info on the Studio's plans at Comic-Con, please follow us on Twitter @TheWBdotcom. WBTVG will also be launching a Con-related website at TheWB.com/ComicCon, coming in July.

Series and selected stars and creators (*) scheduled to attend include:

- "The Big Bang Theory (http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_bang_theory/)": Johnny Galecki ("Roseanne"), Jim Parsons ("Garden State"), Kaley Cuoco ("Charmed"), executive producer Chuck Lorre ("Two and a Half Men") and more

- "Chuck (http://www.thewb.com/shows/chuck)": Zachary Levi (upcoming "Alvin and the Chipmunks"), Yvonne Strahovski (upcoming "I Love You Too"), executive producer Josh Schwartz ("Gossip Girl") and more

- "Eastwick (http://abc.go.com/fallpreview/index?pn=eastwick)": Rebecca Romijn ("X-Men"), Lindsay Price ("Lipstick Jungle"), Jaime Ray Newman ("Veronica Mars") and more

- "Fringe (http://www.fox.com/fringe/)": Anna Torv ("The Pacific"), Josh Jackson ("Shutter"), John Noble ("The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King") and more

- "Human Target (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EBvQpcQgsc)": Mark Valley ("Fringe"), Chi McBride ("Pushing Daisies"), Jackie Earle Haley ("Watchmen," "Nightmare on Elm Street") and more

- "Past Life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRjzV0C6CzI&feature=PlayList&p=198AD60371B2ECB8&index=2)": Kelli Giddish ("Damages"), Nicholas Bishop ("Above the Law"), Ravi Patel ("Scrubs") and executive producer David Hudgins ("Friday Night Lights")

- "Smallville (http://cwtv.com/shows/smallville)": Erica Durance ("House of the Dead"), Justin Hartley ("Gemini Division"), Cassidy Freeman ("Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee") and more

- "Supernatural (http://cwtv.com/shows/supernatural)": Misha Collins ("24"), Jim Beaver ("Deadwood"), executive producer Eric Kripke and more

- "V (http://abc.go.com/fallpreview/index?pn=v)": Elizabeth Mitchell ("Lost"), Scott Wolf ("Party of Five") and executive producers Scott Peters ("The 4400"), Jeffrey Bell ("Angel," "Alias") and more

- "The Vampire Diaries (http://cwtv.com/shows/the-vampire-diaries)": Ian Somerhalder ("Lost"), Paul Wesley ("Killer Movie), Nina Dobrev ("Degrassi: The Next Generation"), executive producer Kevin Williamson ("Scream") and more

- "Batman: The Brave and the Bold (http://dcbeyond.kidswb.com/braveandthebold/)": Voice of Batman Diedrich Bader ("Surf's Up") and more

(*) For a complete list of talent and full panel details, please see attached addendum document. For series photography, please click here: http://tinyurl.com/najx4e

THE BOOTH

Warner Bros. Entertainment (WBE) will once again have a can't-miss, nearly 3,000-square foot, two-story booth on the convention floor. Booth activities and tons of giveaways include:

- Exclusive Comic-Con Bags: A limited number of the Studio's signature, oversized tote bags - called the Con's "ubiquitous accessory" by Entertainment Weekly - will be distributed exclusively at the WBE booth

- "Where the Wild Things Are": Step into the world of the Wild Things in a re-creation of their ultimate fort.

- "Shorts": Beware of the Giant Booger Monster. Pick it if you dare!

- "LEGO® Rock Band®": Jump onto the LEGO-inspired stage and be amongst the first to play the upcoming game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, the LEGO Group, Harmonix and MTV Games

- Exclusive "Harry Potter" giveaway items

- Autograph signings, photo opportunities, game demonstrations and much more!

THE TV SERIES SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings: WBTV and Comic-Con host a three-hour evening event screening of the pilot episodes of the highly anticipated new midseason action-adventure series "Human Target" (based upon a DC Comics graphic novel), a reimagining of the groundbreaking miniseries "V," and new drama "The Vampire Diaries" (based upon the best-selling book series by L.J. Smith).

FRIDAY, JULY 24

- "Batman: The Brave and the Bold": screening complete 'Mayhem of the Music Meister!' episode, which features the voice of Neil Patrick Harris ("Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," "How I Met Your Mother")

- "The Big Bang Theory"

- New series "Past Life": screening complete pilot in session

SATURDAY, JULY 25

- "Chuck"

- New series "Eastwick": screening complete pilot in session

- "Fringe"

- New series "Human Target": screening complete pilot in session

- New series "V": screening complete pilot in session

- New series "The Vampire Diaries": screening complete pilot in session

SUNDAY, JULY 26

- "Smallville"

- "Supernatural"

Contact:

Tammy Golihew

(818) 954-4855

tammy.golihew(at)warnerbros.com

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