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After making sure to check out all the highlights of Thursday and Friday, do yourself a favor: have a nice dinner and turn in early so you can make it out to the convention center early on Saturday.  Everybody else is doing it, and you don’t want to be left behind when the festivities start.

Saturday, July 24

11:15 a.m: The Event World-Premiere Pilot Screening –  The new NBC conspiracy thriller has already garnered a bunch of critical buzz and features cast members Jason Ritter, Blair Underwood, Laura Innes, and more, all of whom will be on hand to answer your burning questions about the on-screen mysteries.

3:15 p.m.:  No Ordinary Family Exclusive Premiere — The ABC drama about a middle-class family that gains superpowers will also premiere Saturday.  Michael Chiklis heads over from the “TV Guide” panel on Friday ad is joined by co-star Julie Benz as well as the show’s producers for a Q&A.  The schedule promises everyone in the audience will leave with a surprise gift. (more…)

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Don’t let the name throw you off.  Though it was founded in 1970 as a showcase for comics and sci-fi/fantasy fiction and television, the San Diego Comic-Con International has grown to include pretty much any type of fictional world with a fan base.  That means television viewers can expect plenty of their heroes to be in attendance.  With our handy guide, you won’t miss your favorites.

Thursday, July 22

3:30 P.M. – J.J. Abrams and Joss Whedon:  Both pop culture heroes will be on hand to discuss—pretty much anything they want.  J.J. Abrams’s hit Fringe will undoubtedly be on the table, along with upcoming spy show Undercovers and the mysterious Super 8.  Joss Whedon doesn’t have much announced currently aside from the upcoming Avengers and Cabin in the Woods films, but that could change here. (more…)

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The only thing worse than watching a new show bite it early is seeing an old favorite jump the shark, heading on past its prime and ultimately losing the glory that made it so great to begin with.  The upcoming season will see the end of a number of long-running series.  The road’s been bumpy for all of them, but they’ve managed to come back time after time to wow us all over.  Here’s what’s in store.

• Smallville:  Starring Tom Welling as a teenaged Clark Kent, this series won over fans of all ages who enjoyed its blend of high school and comic book archetypes.  The 9^th season took a darker turn as Clark embraced his alien heritage at the expense of his human relationships.  In the new season, fans can expect to see Clark’s path to the role of Superman reach its end, and possibly appearances by cast members who have left the series. (more…)

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Shows like Lost have shown that a television show can be just as compelling (and expensive) as the most blockbuster movie.  Several actors from the show have been appearing in films since it started.  This is seen as the logical progression.  However, even before Lost some actors have been revitalizing their career by going the opposite way: from the big screen to the small.  Here, we recognize a few of our favorites.

• Gary Sinise:  Starting out in a series of television movies, Sinise’s first big break came as Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump.  This launched him into big-name films like Apollo 13 and The Green Mile.  However, his most stable role has been as Det. Mac Taylor on CSI: NY, whom he’s played since 2004.
• Martin Sheen:  Sheen garnered critical acclaim for performances in Apocalypse Now, Gettysburg, and Wall Street, among others.  He brought his strong work ethic to TV on The West Wing, where he played Pres. Josiah Bartlet for seven seasons. (more…)

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Julie Benz has made a career out of playing stylish female stars in a number of critically-acclaimed television shows.  Her best-known roles include Darla in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and Rita Bennett in Dexter.

Benz was born to a Pittsburgh surgeon and figure ice skater in 1972.  Benz herself competed in the junior ice dancing U.S. Championship in 1988 and came in 13^th.  However, a stress fracture led to the end of her skating career, and the beginning of her acting.  At the age of 18, she was cast in a small part in the horror double feature Two Evil Eyes (1990).

This launched a series of guest roles in shows like Married with Children, Step by Step, and Boy Meets World.  She auditioned for the role of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 1996, but lost to Sarah Michelle Gellar.  However, Benz had too much talent to be relegated to the wayside.  After taking the small role of Darla in the pilot, the character was expanded and made an integral part of the series’ story. (more…)

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