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Comic-Con: Warner Bros. Announces TV Panel Line-Up

By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS)

The Green Arrow. The Flash. Batm… er … actually, Bruce Wayne (pre-Batman in Gotham), you’d think we’d be talking about the Justice League, but actually, Warner Brothers has announced their Comic-Con line up and it includes panels with 15 difference TV series including a host of DC panels highlighting popular TV series based on DC comic book heroes. And when you toss in cast of The Big Bang Theory and Person of Interest, it’s quite a lineup.

 

It wouldn't be summer without a sizzling, action-packed lineup from Warner Bros. Television Group at Comic-Con International: San Diego. The Studio returns to the world's leading pop-culture convention in 2014 with 15 series, including 10 returning fan-favorite shows and five programs making their much-anticipated Comic-Con debut. – Warner Brothers Press Release

In addition to screenings of WBTV series The Flash, Constantine, iZombie, and Teen Titans Go on Preview Night (July 23rd), here’s a breakdown of the series panels we’ll see …

Thursday, July 24 -

• 6:00--7:00 p.m. Childrens Hospital (New episodes in 2015, Adult Swim): Creator and star Rob Corddry will share an exclusive video sneak peek at season six and will be joined onstage by select members of the show's cast for a lively and medically accurate Q&A.Room 25ABC

Friday, July 25 -

• 10:00--11:00 a.m. The Big Bang Theory (season premiere September 22; Thursdays 8/7c CBS beginning October 30): Back by popular demand!The Big Bang Theory writers are back in San Diego and ready to share secrets behind TV's #1 comedy. Ballroom 20. Last year they were joined by cast members, so it should be another great panel filled with surprises.

• 11:30 a.m.--12:30 p.m. iZOMBIE (Midseason on The CW): iZOMBIE makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the complete pilot episode, followed by a Q&A with series stars Rose McIver (Once Upon a Time), Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings), newcomer Rahul Kohli and Robert Buckley (One Tree Hill), as well as executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars). Room 6BCF

• 2:30--3:15 p.m. Mike Tyson Mysteries (Premiering this fall, Adult Swim): In this new animated comedy series, Mike Tyson is taking the fight from the boxing ring to the streets ... by solving mysteries! Join us for a first look at this new adult animated series and a can't-miss panel featuring Mike Tyson, Rachel Ramras (MAD), Jim Rash (Community) and producer Hugh Davidson (The Looney Tunes Show). Indigo Ballroom

• 3:15--4:15 p.m. The 100 (Season premiere October 22 on the CW): After the stunning events in the season finale, join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars as well as executive producer Jason Rothenberg. Room 6BCF

• 4:15--5:15 p.m. The Originals (Interesting series, lousy title) Last season's top new series on The CW returns to Comic-Con! Join executive producer Julie Plec, co-executive producer Michael Narducci and series stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin, Charles Michael Davis, Leah Pipes and Danielle Campbell for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A. Ballroom 20

• 5:30--6:30 p.m. Arrow (Season premiere October 8 on the CW): Arrow series stars Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Colton Haynes, Willa Holland, Paul Blackthorne and John Barrowman with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg will take aim at San Diego with a special video presentation and panel discussion previewing the show's upcoming and highly-anticipated third season. Ballroom 20

Saturday, July 26

• 4:00--4:45 p.m. The Vampire Diaries (Season premiere October 2 on the CW): The cast and creative team behindThe Vampire Diaries return to San Diego for a sizzling sixth appearance at Comic-Con! Series stars Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder and Kat Graham join executive producer/writer Julie Plec on stage for a video screening and Q&A session. Ballroom 20

• 5:15--6:15 p.m. Constantine (Series premiere?October 24 on NBC): Based upon the characters from DC Comics, Constantine reflects the lore of the fan-favorite comic, combining noirish storytelling with the evolving mythology of John Constantine, a morally challenged character who doesn't come down on the side of either good or evil ... but ultimately might be the only thing defending us against the dark forces from beyond. Attendees will see a screening of the complete pilot, followed by a Q&A with series stars Matt Ryan (Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior), Harold Perrineau (Lost) and Charles Halford (True Detective), along with executive producers Daniel Cerone (Dexter) and David S. Goyer(Man of Steel, The Dark Knight films). Room 6BCF

• 6:15--7:00 p.m. Person of Interest (Season premiere?September 23 on CBS): The smash hit Person of Interest returns to San Diego for the fourth year! Join executive producer Greg Plageman along with series stars for a special video presentation and Q&A.Room 6BCF

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  8:00--11:00 p.m. Warner Bros. Television & DC Entertainment Present: The Flash, Constantine, Arrow,?and the World Premiere of Gotham with Special Appearances by Casts and Producers. Additionally, they will screen the pilot of the new Fox series Gotham (about Bruce Wayne’s life before Batman) and a special screening of the pilot episode of