Comic Con 2011: Nerd Machine Breaks the Mold
Comic Con has gotten beyond massive. Ten years ago it was entirely possible to stroll up to the convention center, plop down some cash, and waltz right in. Attempting that maneuver today would get you clotheslined and laughed at by security. In our modern nerd-friendly world getting into Comic Con takes expert planning, patience, and a bit of luck. After all, Comic Con is the largest nerd gathering in the entire universe. Because Comic Con keeps growing, the convention center can no longer contain all the awesome. The Nerd Machine is now hosting a series of special panels right outside the walls of the convention center. The spectacular thing about The Nerd Machine’s panels is that they’re limited to 250 people (which is incredibly small by Comic Con’s standards). Also, your ENTIRE 20 dollar donation goes to Operation Smile, an amazing life changing charity. For those of you that couldn’t get ahold of a ticket this year this is a great opportunity to have some fun and donate to a great charity. Pasted below is the current schedule. Good luck getting tickets, and we’ll see you there! (more info coming soon)
Tickets are currently on hold – check their site tomorrow morning
THURSDAY
Welcome to the Nerd HQ with Zac Levi
WhenThu, July 21, 9am – 10am
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionZachary Levi and the Nerd Machine welcome you to the Nerd HQ and highlight some upcoming events of SDCC 2011… Buy Your Tickets Here
NERD Quest
WhenThu, July 21, 11am – 2pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionNERD Quest Scavenger Hunt! Nerd Quest Home Page
1:00pm
The Men of the Nerdolution Panel
WhenThu, July 21, 1pm – 2pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionWith Zachary Levi, Danny Pudi, Jorge Garcia and friends Buy Your Tickets Here
2:00pm
The Men of the Nerdolution Signing
WhenThu, July 21, 2pm – 3pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionSigning immediately following included in the Conversation donation
3:00pm
Women of the Nerdolution
WhenThu, July 21, 3pm – 4pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionSpeakers TBA Buy Your Tickets Here
4:00pm
Women of the Nerdolution Signing
WhenThu, July 21, 4pm – 5pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionSigning immediately following included in the Conversation donation
FRIDAY
A Conversation with the Cast of Firefly
WhenFri, July 22, 9am – 10am
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionNathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Alan Tudyk Buy Your Tickets Here
10:00am
A Conversation with the Cast of Firefly Signing
WhenFri, July 22, 10am – 11am
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionSigning immediately following included in the Conversation donation
1:00pm
A Conversation with Zachary Quinto
WhenFri, July 22, 1pm – 2pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionZachary Quinto, Before the Door and Archaia Entertainment Present: A Graphic Partnership—The Debut of the Lucid and Mr. Murder Is Dead Graphic Novels At Comic-Con International in San Diego, Zachary Quinto, Before the Door and Archaia Entertainment are supporting Zachary Levi’s (“Chuck”) Nerd HQ “Conversations for a Cause” to benefit Operation Smile, a foundation dedicated to helping children born with cleft palates. For a minimum donation of $20, join Zachary Quinto (Margin Call, Star Trek) and his Before the Door partners Neal Dodson and Corey Moosa for a spirited discussion about their two, new graphic novels published by Archaia: Mr. Murder Is Dead, a “who didn’t do it” mystery set in the fading world of Golden Age comic strips, with writer Victor Quinaz (Chinese Dream) and artist Brent Schoonover (Astronaut Dad); and Lucid, about a combat mage assigned to protect the nation from evil forces, with writer Michael McMillian (True Blood). Moderated by Archaia editor-in-chief Stephen Christy. The panel will be followed by a signing of the Lucid and/or Mr. Murder Is Deadgraphic novels ONLY. Jolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. For information on how to buy tickets, visit http://www.thenerdmachine.com/nerd-hq/. Buy Your Tickets Here
2:00pm
A Conversation with Zachary Quinto Signing
WhenFri, July 22, 2pm – 3pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionSigning immediately following included in the Conversation donation
2:30pm
A Conversation with Scott Bakula with no signing
WhenFri, July 22, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionBuy Your Tickets Here
10:00pm
SATURDAY
NERD Party
WhenFri, July 22, 10pm – Sat, July 23, 4am
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
11:oo
A.M. A Conversation with Stoopid Monkey
WhenSat, July 23, 11am – 12pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionSeth Green and Matt Beans Buy Your Tickets Here
12:00pm
A Conversation with Stoopid Monkey Signing
WhenSat, July 23, 12pm – 1pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionSigning immediately following included in the Conversation donation
1:00pm
A Conversation with Game Developers Cliff Bleszinski and Rod Fergusson from Epic Games
WhenSat, July 23, 1pm – 2pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
Description Buy Your Tickets Here
2:00pm
A Conversation with Game Developers Cliff Bleszinski and Rod Fergusson from Epic Games Signing
WhenSat, July 23, 2pm – 3pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionSigning immediately following included in the Conversation donation
SUNDAY
1:30
Nerd Tweetup
WhenSat, July 23, 8:00pm – Sun, July 24, 1:30am
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionThe Nerd Tweet up will be happening downstairs at the HQ follow us @nerdtweetup
9:00am
A Conversation with Zachary Levi
WhenSun, July 24, 9am – 10am
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionBuy Your Tickets Here
10:00am
A Conversation with Zachary Levi Signing
WhenSun, July 24, 10am – 11am
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionSigning immediately following included in the Conversation donation
11:00am
NERD Brunch
WhenSun, July 24, 11am – 1pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
1:00pm
Nerd Machine “Shorties” Festival
WhenSun, July 24, 1pm – 3pm
WhereJolt’N Joe’s, 379 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
DescriptionThe First Annual Nerd Machine Shorties Festival viewing and awards.
We’ll be there!
