Ex-boxer Mike Tyson speaks at a panel about his cartoon, “Mike Tyson Mysteries.” Chris Stone photo
Comic-Con called it a wrap Sunday night after the San Diego Convention Center hosted stars from Ryan Murphy’s hugely popular TV series “American Horror Story” and the highly anticipated “Scream Queens,” slated to make its debut this fall.
Actor Sean Astin talks to fans and signs autograph as part of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle session. Chris Stone photo
“Scream Queens” actresses Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lea Michele and Keke Palmer were to join “American Horror Story” cast members Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Matt Bomer for a star-studded discussion on the highly anticipated fall premieres of the two shows.
Show creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan were to join the all-star cast to discuss what’s to come for the two horror-genre TV shows.
Hall H also was the site of an FX panel on three of the network’s shows “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll,” “The Strain” and “The Bastard Executioner.” Executive Producers Dennis Leary and Guillermo del Toro were to be on hand to discuss their shows.
Natalie Dormer of “Game of Thrones” signs for fans at Comic-Con. Chris Stone photo
Awards from the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival were given out at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Pairing comic books with desserts was the unlikely topic of a session featuring Food Network chef Duff Goldman as he discussed turning fan-favorite heroes into edible creations at the “Fangirl Foods” panel.
Other sessions included a panel discussion on ending bullying and responding to cruelty in comic fan culture; a discussion with the cast and creative team of “The Vampire Diaries”; “Sixty Years of Gumby”; and “Raising Future Fans: Geeky Parents and Children Speak Out.”
The annual celebration of the popular arts attracts 130,000 attendees, providing San Diego with a major economic boost.
“Gotham” actor David Mazouz signs for fans at Comic-Con. Chris Stone Photo
Because of the large crowds, officials urge those heading downtown to use public transportation. Green Line trolleys are running every 7 1/2 minutes for most of the day and evening hours, with large amounts of parking available at the El Cajon Transit Center, Grantville, Qualcomm Stadium, Hazard Center and the Old Town Transit Center.
Passengers can also ride the Orange and Blue lines to the 12th and Imperial station and transfer to the Green Line for a short ride to the Convention Center stop.
A tired fan snoozes at Comic-Con. Chris Stone photo
Comic-Con is also offering shuttle buses to hotels in downtown San Diego, Mission Valley, Harbor Island and Shelter Island.
The buses will run 24 hours a day until Sunday at 7 p.m. The buses will run every 15 minutes between 8 a.m. and midnight, and every half-hour during the overnight hours.
