San Diego Comic-Con 2007

[fred]

Who's going to the San Diego Comic con?

[paper]

I am not. It seems like a long walk. But I'm looking forward to the coverage!

[acomicbookgirl]

I'm going! :) I want it to be the end of July now..

[jgg0610]

I won't be able to go this year. :(Maybe next.

[acomicbookgirl]

Awwww... :(

[paper]

I'd totally go next year. I'll have to look into that.

[jaflanagan]

Fred, do you ask out of curiosity, or because you're trying to figure out if you should go?

We're definitely gonna have a get together. There are a couple panels planned, and we MIGHT even do another live show, so we'd love to get as many supporters as possible.

Obviously, we'll have official announcements on this stuff a bit closer to the con.

[acomicbookgirl]

San Diego is the con to go to at least once in your lifetime.. ;)

[jgg0610]

It's definitely on my list of con's to make it to, it's just not going to happen this year. Other than a small regional con in Nashville, the only other one I may make it to this year is Chicago and that's still up in the air.

[acomicbookgirl]

Your just a con machine aren't you JGG? ;)

[fred]

Fred, do you ask out of curiosity, or because you're trying to figure out if you should go?

We're definitely gonna have a get together. There are a couple panels planned, and we MIGHT even do another live show, so we'd love to get as many supporters as possible.

Obviously, we'll have official announcements on this stuff a bit closer to the con.

I'm kicking the idea around. The airfare at this point is a bit more than I'd like but I'm still looking. Hotel room might be a bigger issue.

[the-screw-on-aaron]

One-day as God as my witness I will go to that comiccon!

Unfortunately I'm going to drama school for the next three years however, as soon as an opportunity arises that I can go I will.

[paper]

You could sleep on a beach. I have a friend who was gonna backpack to California and do that. I haven't heard from him. Maybe because he's having so much fun?

[fred]

You could sleep on a beach. I have a friend who was gonna backpack to California and do that. I haven't heard from him. Maybe because he's having so much fun?

Here's my pitch. You have a room? I'll sleep on your floor. I'll pay and everything. Just so you feel better - I'm not a nudist, I've never killed anyone, and with the Supreme Court's decision in the recent Lawrence vs Texas case I'm no longer a sex criminal.

[jgg0610]

Your just a con machine aren't you JGG? ;)
Not so much really. Nashville's like a 2 1/2 hour drive so it's easy to go up for the weekend. Chicago's only an 8 hour drive the way most people drive so there again, it's an easy weekend trip. That's why San Diego is tough. Can't drive it in a weekend.

There's a reason that Memphis, TN is the distribution hub of the country.

[acomicbookgirl]

Ah ok.. Well, I have a free plane ticket to go anywhere in the U.S., so Chicago is kind of tempting now but my problem is the hotel.. I don't know..

[jgg0610]

Ah ok.. Well, I have a free plane ticket to go anywhere in the U.S., so Chicago is kind of tempting now but my problem is the hotel.. I don't know..
Hopefully you can work it out. It looks like a pretty cool lineup (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/chicago/guests.cfm).

[fred]

So I get no reaction on the Lawrence vs Texas thing? That's really funny. Whatever.

unless you're all scrambling to look it up?

[acomicbookgirl]

Yeah.. Cool lineup but its 2 weeks after Comic Con... I don't know.. I'm not sure if my bosses will let me take time off and if my wallet can handle it.. One can only say the joy of plastic for so long..

[the-screw-on-aaron]

You could sleep on a beach. I have a friend who was gonna backpack to California and do that. I haven't heard from him. Maybe because he's having so much fun?

That sounds awesome! Maybe I can get a load of my new British actor friends to pitch in!

[jgg0610]

So I get no reaction on the Lawrence vs Texas thing? That's really funny. Whatever.

unless you're all scrambling to look it up?
Caught it but haven't looked up yet.

[jgg0610]

Yeah.. Cool lineup but its 2 weeks after Comic Con... I don't know.. I'm not sure if my bosses will let me take time off and if my wallet can handle it.. One can only say the joy of plastic for so long..
Trust me, I understand the joy of plastic thing being overrated. Why do you think I try and drive everywhere?

[acomicbookgirl]

So I get no reaction on the Lawrence vs Texas thing? That's really funny. Whatever.

unless you're all scrambling to look it up?

I'm speechless.. I.. I don't know what to say..

Here's the Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_v._Texas) entry on it..

[paper]

That sounds awesome! Maybe I can get a load of my new British actor friends to pitch in!

Never, ever, do what I just suggested.

[jgg0610]

So I get no reaction on the Lawrence vs Texas thing? That's really funny. Whatever.

unless you're all scrambling to look it up?
Dude, that's messed up, but on the plus side, I'm glad you're no longer considered a sexual criminal.

[acomicbookgirl]

Trust me, I understand the joy of plastic thing being overrated. Why do you think I try and drive everywhere?

Ah.. There's always the train.. ;) Plane is not an issue.. Its the hotel.. I have no idea where to look and what not..

[fred]

Dude, that's messed up, but on the plus side, I'm glad you're no longer considered a sexual criminal.it's a welcome relief

[paper]

At least in that context...

[acomicbookgirl]

Well, I have peace of mind now.. ;)

[fred]

you will no longer have to notify all of the people in the hotel that I'm coming


what? nothing? is this thing on?

[jgg0610]

Ah.. There's always the train.. ;) Plane is not an issue.. Its the hotel.. I have no idea where to look and what not..
I hadn't thought about that. There is a train that goes to Chicago from here. I'll have to check into that. As far as hotel rooms, you're talking to the wrong half of this couple. My wife makes ALL of our travel plans. I literally don't know where I'm going and what I'm doing until she tells me, sometimes on the morning of. It works out because it's her thing. She likes the planning stuff. Me, it drives insane.

[jgg0610]

you will no longer have to notify all of the people in the hotel that I'm coming


what? nothing? is this thing on?
I'm just glad you spelled coming with an O.

Rim shot please?

[fred]

Rim shot please?

I'm not into that. sorry

[paper]

That's what I need. A wife. A real strategist.

[fred]

That's what I need. A wife. A real strategist.

yeah, there's a bit more that comes with it than that

[jgg0610]

I'm not into that. sorry
We should stop going down this road before this thread is closed.

So have they announced the lineup for this year's con yet?

[jgg0610]

yeah, there's a bit more that comes with it than that
Oh, most definitely.

Btw, Fred, when did you hit 10k and who won the bet?

[acomicbookgirl]

you will no longer have to notify all of the people in the hotel that I'm coming


what? nothing? is this thing on?

:confused:

[fred]

We should stop going down this road before this thread is closed.

So have they announced the lineup for this year's con yet?

good idea. yes they have (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_guests.shtml)

[fred]

Oh, most definitely.

Btw, Fred, when did you hit 10k and who won the bet?

wednesday and I'm not sure

[paper]

This year's guests:

Sergio Aragonés
Kyle Baker
Alison Bechdel
Allen Bellman
Ray Bradbury
Dan Brereton
Daryl Cagle
Cecil Castellucci
Darwyn Cooke
Guy Delisle
Paul Dini
Roman Dirge
Cory Doctorow
Ann Eisner
Warren Ellis
Mark Evanier
Renée French
Gary Friedrich
Christos N. Gage
Neil Gaiman
Rick Geary
George Gladir
Laurell K. Hamilton
Gilbert Hernandez
Jaime Hernandez
Adam Hughes
Joe Jusko
Miriam Katin
Mel Keefer
Scott Kurtz
Joseph Michael Linsner
Joe Matt
David Morrell
Karen Palinko
Lily Renee Phillips
Mike Ploog
Paul Pope
George A. Romero
Rowena
J. Michael Straczynski
Ben Templesmith
Roy Thomas
Morrie Turner
Mark Verheiden
Matt Wagner
J. H. Williams III
Kent Williams
F. Paul Wilson
Brian Wood

[jgg0610]

good idea. yes they have (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_guests.shtml)
That's some lineup. It's bad when just the listing of the guests won't even fit on one screen.

[acomicbookgirl]

We should stop going down this road before this thread is closed.

So have they announced the lineup for this year's con yet?

What is it with the rimshot? :confused: Anywho, whatever floats your boat guys.. ;)

Here's the guest list (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_guests.shtml).

[jgg0610]

This year's guests:

Rowena


From Mr. Holland's Opus? Now I'm confused.:confused:

[senoj1]

Interesting Ray Bradbury is gonna be there.

I wish i was going. Deffiantly next year though.

I'm trying to decide if i should go to the Chicago con.

I don't really have any local friends that would want to go so i'm still debating that.

[snooganshooligan]

I'd be going, but I can't get a hotel anywhere

[conorkilpatrick]

I'd be going, but I can't get a hotel anywhere

Yeah, at this point for San Diego you have to book the hotel like a year in advance. Hundreds of thousands of people take up a lot of hotel rooms.

[snooganshooligan]

Yeah, at this point for San Diego you have to book the hotel like a year in advance. Hundreds of thousands of people take up a lot of hotel rooms.

I agree, I almost didn't get one last year, I should get one for next year like right now

[senoj1]

I agree, I almost didn't get one last year, I should get one for next year like right now

Maybe i should also.

[cam-]

I'm speechless.. I.. I don't know what to say..

Here's the Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_v._Texas) entry on it..

Well at least it's topical, that time of year and all...

Happy Pride all.

[senoj1]

How much are you guys spending on your hotels for all the nights you are staying there?

[glenndanzig]

I shall be at SDCC again.

I enjoyed the podcast panel last year and hope there is another.

iFanyboy meet up, or what?

[conorkilpatrick]

iFanyboy meet up, or what?

Of course!

[glenndanzig]

I wasn't "in the know" enough last you to even know if there was a meetup let alone where/when it was.

I was in smack dab front row middle for the panel though.

goodtimes were had by all.

[bmh]

I will be there. Probably Friday and Saturday. I don't have anything booked yet.

[diabhol]

How much are you guys spending on your hotels for all the nights you are staying there?

Supposedly, there are hotels for under $100 a night if you're willing to stay a few miles away from the event and (I guess) drive in. Can't imagine what parking'll cost at the convention center, but hey. *shrug*

Speaking of cost, if anyone's willing to rent a little floorspace in their room, I'd be happy to pony up a percentage. *waves a fistful of cash* (The folks I was originally planning on rooming with have all bailed, so I've been a bit screwed over. )

Regardless, I'll see y'all there even if I gotta rent a room at a Motel 6 seven miles away in Chula Vista. :)


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[defaultprophet]

Man, I really need to start posting on these forums more.

So my 21st Birthday is coming up in late August and I wanna do something cool. At first I was thinking of going to PAX, but planning a flight to Seattle and renting a car and hotel about a month out from the event seems like it's gonna be a pain. An expensive pain.

So then I remembered the SDCC is coming up and I thought that might be an attainable target. I've wanted to check out San Diego ever since I moved here and having the SDCC as my first real con seems like it would be awesome. I live in Santa Monica so it's only like a 2 hour drive. I'm curious if it's still feasible to get all the crap needed to be done to go in time. Any veterans willing to drop some knowledge on hotels, parking, and general tips for a con noob?

Thanks.

[jaflanagan]

well, I'll be honest. It's a little late to get a room, unless you stay a ways out of town. And you can't pre-register anymore, so you'll have to stand in line to get in. And I'm not sure what parking is like, but you can probably expect to pay $10-20 a day or so. I would suggest getting there as early as possible in the morning, and getting a pass for the whole weekend. Bring water, and lots of cash. If you have a credit card problem, don't bring it in the building, because you will be tempted with massive irresponsibility.

[defaultprophet]

Hmm, interesting. I guess I have some things to ponder. Thanks. :)

[darron]

Well, I had to make a hard decision this year, but I'm gonna skip out on San Diego. I just can't afford to go, and take the time off work. If there's an iFanboy meet-and-greet or what not, so long as it's in a bar I can get into, I'll try my best to make it. Otherwise, no go.

[paper]

Darron, I don't remember you turning 21......

:D

[darron]

Y'know, I do have your address, ****er.

[paper]

What are you gonna do? You're not old enough to rent a car to come attack me! :D

[jgg0610]

That would truly be a long distance attack.

[paper]

People have traveled further to rough me up. Believe me.

Oh, Miranda. Why'd I ever do you so wrong...

[jgg0610]

People have traveled further to rough me up. Believe me.

Oh, Miranda. Why'd I ever do you so wrong...
Were the Miranda rights invented to protect you Paper?

[paper]

Miranda was created by a hateful God to ruin the hearts of all men.

And she done me in, dead to rights.

(I have a rich and colorful back story)

[fred]

What are you gonna do? You're not old enough to rent a car to come attack me! :D

don't worry. he's building a rocket in his back yard.

[darron]

don't worry. he's building a rocket in his back yard.

Close. I comissioned his neighbor to build me a helicopter in his basement. And I'm gonna play 'Flight of the Valkyries' while attacking. Two birds, one stone.

[fred]

nice. I love it when a plan comes together.

[glenndanzig]

Programming is up.

I'm stoked iFanboy will be at the podcast panel again. I'm bummed that my other favorite podcasts will not. Seems like a smaller panel than last year.

I is sad.

[conorkilpatrick]

Let's move the San Diego talk over here (http://www.revision3.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7644).