The Heroes Comic-Con panel was jam-packed - so jam-packed that I almost didn't make it in despite getting in line three hours before it kicked-off. Fortunately, I squeaked in for the last 2/3 of the event - just in time to catch the announcement that none other than Kevin Smith would write and direct the first episode of Heroes: Origins, the mid-season replacement spin-off that will feature six episodes introducing six new characters. Viewers will decide which character joins the full-time Heroes cast. Each Origins episode will be directed by a different auteur. We'll be getting more announcements about the talent line-up for Origins in the coming months.
The panel, which featured most of the Heroes cast and creative team, took questions from the audience. And, by "questions," I mean young women exclaiming, "I love you, Milo." Between the squeals, Tim Kring announced that a new character named Monica, who hails from the flood-ravaged areas of New Orleans, would be introduced in Season Two. Masi Oka hinted that Hiro might get some action in Season Two, and Tim Kring announced that he has plans in the coming months to organize Heroes fans via the glorious power of the internet to channel their ever-loving energy into doing something good in the world. It sounded like he was aiming to create the kind of relationship Joss Whedon has with the Browncoats and non-profit organization Equality Now. Keep your eye on the 9th Wonder website for news.
The panel's big capper was a screening of scenes from Season Two: Generations. The video consisted mostly of our heroes in different, attractively-lit scenes of peril, but we did get a copious look at the Japanese warrior princess that's joining the cast care of Hiro's trip back in time.
And, strangely enough, Danny Bonaduce was in the audience, asked a weird question and then told the cast that their lives would suck if the show ever got canceled. It was all humorous, but strange. Strange at Comic-Con, however, is not all that unusual an occurrence.
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7-28-2007 @ 7:20PM
Usama said...
I like this show but the comic books that are put up on the official website seem like so much to read. I've downloaded all of them (or at least all of them as of two weeks ago) but I don't know when I'll get time to read through them all. Can anyone tell me if it's worth it? I imagine it isn't necessary but I guess having that knowledge will make the show more rewarding in a way?
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7-28-2007 @ 8:31PM
Lisdog said...
I hope they don't go the LOST route and keep adding too many new characters before we get the stories on the ones we already have. I think LOST lost a lot of viewers by becoming too convoluted.
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7-28-2007 @ 9:31PM
Bubbawest said...
Hey Usama. Yes! The graphic novels at nbc.com are totally worth the effort. They're not very long - most are about 10 pages or so. They add so much in the way of facts and history that you either won't get from the show or that you'll eventually get but, getting them sooner helps follow the plot better and understand what's going on. I know 43 issues are a lot to catch up on. You can get short recaps at http://heroeswiki.com/Portal:Issues. New novels are posted at the NBC site once per week on Tuesdays.
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7-28-2007 @ 10:55PM
Cody said...
The graphic novels are definitely good. I sat down to read through them the Saturday before the finale and suddenly I realized I hadn't moved in like 3 hours because they were so fascinating. Especially the background of Linderman's powers.
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7-29-2007 @ 12:18PM
Whitecat said...
Danny Bonaduce must be a sci-fi fan, but it is funny he was able to screw with the nerds a little. As a nerd myself I take no offense. I heard him on the radio talking about taking some listeners to Comic-Con this year so I will have to tune in tomorrow to hear Danny and Adam Carolla.
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