2009 Comic-Con SciFi Channel Schedule Of Events - July 23-26 in San Diego, California

2009 Comic-Con SciFi Channel Schedule Of Events - July 23-26 in San Diego, California

In keeping with its longstanding tradition of hosting some of Comic-Con's most popular, crowd-pleasing events over the years, SCI FI Channel will once again feature some of its biggest hits - as well as its highly-anticipated new series - at this year's Comic-Con International, held July 23-26 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Fans will have the opportunity to see their favorite SCI FI stars and get the answers to all their burning questions at each of the Channel's star-studded panels, including Warehouse 13, Eureka, Sanctuary, Stargate Universe, and Caprica/Battlestar Galactica: The Plan.

In addition, SCI FI will take over a restaurant at the Hard Rock Hotel, re-branding it as Eureka's "Cafe Diem" for the duration of the convention.

The fictional local hot spot heavily featured in the popular dramedy, Cafe Diem will be the hub of all SCI FI activities during the week.

Keep reading for the detailed Schedule Of Events for all the Sci Fi activities listed below.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, July 24

10:30 AM-11:30 AM Stargate Universe

Ballroom 20

A new chapter of the Stargate saga begins with the all-new original series Stargate Universe.

Join stars Robert Carlyle (Dr. Nicholas Rush), Brian J. Smith (1st Lt. Matthew Scott), Elyse Levesque (Chloe Armstrong), David Blue (Eli Wallace), Alaina Huffman (1st Lt. Tamara Johansen), Jamil Walker Smith (Master Sargeant Ronald Greer), and Ming-Na (Camile Wray) alongside Brad Wright (Series Co-Creator) and Robert Cooper (Series Co-Creator) as they take you through a gate you've never seen before.

11:45 AM-12:45 PM Caprica / Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

Ballroom 20

The present meets the past as the makers of Battlestar Galactica deliver the highly anticipated original series Caprica and the 2-hour event, Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, directed by Edward James Olmos.

This is your chance to get the inside scoop on these exciting projects and see two generations of Adamas on stage together for the first time. Executive Producers Ronald D. Moore, David Eick and Jane Espenson sit down with Caprica star Esai Morales (Joseph Adama), and Battlestar Galactica's Edward James Olmos (Admiral William Adama), director of The Plan, to reveal the truth about these two new chapters in the mythology of BSG.

Moderated by Geoff Boucher, Los Angeles Times.

3:15 PM-4:15 PM Eureka

Room 6BCF

Eureka is back this summer with all new episodes, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Allison Blake), Erica Cerra (Jo Lupo), Neil Grayston (Douglas Fargo), and Jaime Paglia (Executive Producer/Co-Creator) are stopping by to let you in on the fun. Don't miss your chance to see one of Comic Con's most entertaining panels. Moderated by Josh Gates, Destination Truth.

8:30 PM-10:30 PM SCI FI Screening

Room 6DE

Warehouse 13 & Eureka will premiere every week this summer on SCI FI, but only Comic-Con fans can see them on the big screen. Join SCI FI for an exclusive screening of the next all-new episodes of the summer's two hottest series, along with best of clips from Ghost Hunters.

Saturday, July 25

12:30 PM-1:30 PM Sanctuary

Bayside Hilton Indigo Room

Before Sanctuary returns for an all-new season, don't miss your chance to go inside the action and behind the scenes. Join stars Amanda Tapping (Dr. Helen Magnus) and Robin Dunne (Dr. Will Zimmerman) as well as Martin Wood (Executive Producer) and Damian Kindler (Executive Producer) for an exclusive conversation about one of television's most innovative shows. Moderated by Michael Logan, TV Guide.

2:15 PM-3:15 PM Warehouse 13

Room 6A

This summer, the unknown has an address in the new original series, Warehouse 13. Join stars Eddie McClintock (Pete Lattimer), Joanne Kelly (Myka Bering), Saul Rubinek (Artie Nielsen), Allison Scagliotti (Claudia Donovan), Jack Kenny (Executive Producer/Showrunner) and David Simkins (Executive Producer) as they reveal confidential information about America's most classified secret. Moderated by Michael Logan, TV Guide.

Cafe Diem Hours of Operation:

Wednesday, July 22nd 6:30am-midnight

Thursday, July 23rd 6:30am-midnight

Friday, July 24th 6:30am-3am

Saturday, July 25th 6:30am-3am Sunday, July 26th 6:30am-10pm

SCI FI Channel is a television network that fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies and classic science fiction and fantasy programming, as well as a dynamic Web site (www.scifi.com).

Launched in 1992, and currently in 95 million homes, SCI FI Channel is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. SCI FI will become Syfy on July 7, 2009.