{"id":12440,"date":"2020-07-28T19:45:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T02:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wormholeriders.org\/cc\/?p=12440"},"modified":"2020-07-28T19:46:10","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T02:46:10","slug":"comic-con-2020-the-wrath-of-virtual-con","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wormholeriders.org\/cc\/2020\/07\/28\/comic-con-2020-the-wrath-of-virtual-con\/","title":{"rendered":"Comic-Con 2020 The Wrath of (Virtual) Con At Home!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome back WormholeRiders<\/a> and San Diego Comic Con<\/a> lovers! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Image courtesy San Diego Comic Con<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 2020 is the month that hordes upon hordes of geeks, nerds, cosplayers, gamers and other such mortals descend on San Diego, California<\/a> to partake in the fifty plus year convention known as Comic-Con. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This year however, that event took place in a virtual environment not at the San Diego Convention Center<\/a> like it normally does. Instead, it happened wherever you are in the world. For you see, for the first time in the history of the Con, panels and interviews will be conducted virtually. Due to the global pandemic that has ravaged the civilized world, the convention in San Diego was cancelled. Much to a lot of chagrin and disappointment, the show must go on and it has\u2026sort of.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Press Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It will be interesting to see how the panels will progress under this temporary format. There is a downside to doing it virtually, the thrill is not there. As someone who has been in countless press rooms, there is nothing like sitting down at a round table and getting the chance to talk to a star, producer or writer of a show that you are covering. To be able to ask your question in person and have a one-on-one interaction is priceless. Or just to be able to see and feel the vibe in the press room. It is quite exhilarating to say the least, to hear all the questions and answers bandied about. The zoom press rooms will be different and will not have the same feel, but we as professionals will have to make do.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Image courtesy Comic-Con International<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pros about having a virtual con is that fans who were not able to purchase the coveted \u201cgolden ticket\u201d<\/a> to the convention were be able to watch the event from the comfort of their own home. It will be a lot easier for them to be able to be a part of that panel, even if it is not in person. I have several friends who have not been able to get tickets these past years but are looking forward to seeing their favorite panels virtually.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SDCC 2019 San Diego Harbor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The beauty for me of traveling to San Diego from my hometown of San Francisco, is that I can get away from the madness of my job and jump into a whole different madness and beauty. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What is that famous Shakespeare<\/a> line “Though this be madness, yet there is method in it.\u201d? I always enjoy my time down at San Diego Comic-Con<\/a>, it is the one time of year that I can enjoy what makes me (and others) geeks or nerds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SDCC 2019 Vendors Hall on Preview Night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I will miss walking on the convention floor and scoping out where certain vendors are and seeing all the amazing booths certain studios always have every year. I will miss seeing all the incredible cosplay that I always take pictures of. I will miss the feeling of finally getting into that room where your favorite panel (the one you waited for all day) will take place in a matter of minutes. I will also miss finding those exclusives that are ONLY available at comic-con and nowhere else.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This year with the con being virtual, it is the first time that I can see ALL the panels that I really want. I am not forced to choose what panels are more important than others. I was elated to be able to watch ones that would have normally overlapped had the convention took place. I did not have to worry about waiting in the Hall H<\/a> line or trying to find the door to Ballroom 20. I also did not have to wait to use the restroom or worry that my seat would be taken if I got up.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Truth Seekers poster courtesy Prime Video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the panels I watched was for the upcoming paranormal\/horror comedy called <\/span>Truth Seekers<\/a> with Simon Pegg<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/span>and Nick Frost<\/a>. With those two funny, brilliant men at the helm, I knew that I would be in for a big treat. I have no doubt that with a movie like Shaun of the Dead<\/a> under their comedy belt that this series will be just as funny if not more. The panel kept things close to the cuff, not revealing too much as they wanted to give fans just enough of a taste to get them interested. Frankly, all they have to say is Pegg and Frost are involved and it is pretty much a guaranteed hit. They also brought along with them a legendary actor who shall remain nameless for the moment, I want viewers to get a treat when they see him as part of the show. If you have already watched the trailer, then you know of whom I speak.<\/span><\/p>\n