G4 Presents "COMIC-CON '10" Hosted By Attack Of The Show's Olivia Munn And Kevin Pereira Featuring Live Coverage From The Legendary Pop Culture Convention

G4 Delivers Four Hours of LIVE Convention Coverage From the Show Floor on Saturday, July 24 From 3-7PM ET/PT Including Interviews with Joel McHale, Alison Brie, Nathan Fillion, Joe Manganiello, Kristen Bauer, Ali Larter, Milla Jojovich, Zachary Levi, Edgar Wright, Jason Schwartzman and Many More

Last year, more than 160,000 fans packed the San Diego Convention Center to experience Comic-Con, the only convention of its size devoted to comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, movies, video games, TV and more, and as anticipation builds for a record-breaking turnout at this year's event G4 is ready to take fans inside the phenomenon with four hours of in-depth live coverage. G4 is once again the only network bringing all the news headlines, exclusive premieres, crazy costumes, panel discussions, celebrity appearances and outrageous fans LIVE from the Comic-Con show floor to TV audiences.  G4 presents LIVE comprehensive coverage exclusively from the convention floor on Saturday July 24th from 3-7PM ET/PT .

The convention has become the launch pad for major announcements and development deals among comic book publishers, movie studios, TV networks, video game developers and more, making it a mainstream attraction. G4's televised coverage of this year's convention will be hosted by "Attack of the Show's" Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira and will include breaking news announcements, world premiere trailers, outrageous fans and costumes, in-depth reviews, as well as live interviews with directors, producers and stars from top films and TV shows. In addition, "Attack of the Show" correspondents Blair Butler, Alison Haislip, Blair Herter and Kristin Adams will be roaming the convention floor to find out the hottest news and can't miss highlights that everyone is talking about this year.  The team will interview Joel McHale (Community, The Soup) and Alison Brie (Community), Nathan Fillion (Castle), Jason Schwartzman and Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World), Joe Manganiello and Kristen Bauer (True Blood), Chris Hemsworth and Kenneth Brannagh (Thor), Chris Evans and Hugo Weaving (Captain America) and many more.

Viewers will also watch as the two semi-finalists from G4 and Butterfinger's nationwide search to find the fourth member of the Butterfinger® Defense League take the stage with the current league members, Erik Estrada, Lou Ferrigno and Charisma Carpenter.  G4 and Butterfinger will announce who the lucky winner is that best demonstrated an ability to ensure "Nobody's Gonna Lay A Finger On My Butterfinger!" in the Butterfinger Defense League Challenge video contest. In addition to joining this exclusive league of iconic defenders, the winner will also receive $20,000.  

G4's Comic-Con coverage includes:
"Attack of the Show"

Thursday, July 23, 7PM ET/PT

On Thursday, July 23, "Attack of the Show" will offer a sneak peak at the Comic-Con floor from the preview night with Alison Haislip.

"Comic Con '10 Live" - Four Hours of Live Coverage

Saturday, July 24, 3-7PM ET/PT, only on G4

Hosts Kevin Pereira and Olivia Munn will be joined by comic book maven Blair Butler, correspondents Alison Haislip, Blair Herter, Kristin Adams and others, to deliver some of the most exciting news from the convention.

G4tv.com

On the web, G4 is offering comprehensive coverage at http://g4tv.com/comiccon, where it will feature web-exclusive video interviews, the latest movie and TV trailers in HD, photo galleries and cosplay coverage from the show, live-blog from all the biggest panels including both the Attack of the Show and X-Play panels, game previews and coverage and all the latest news. Comic-Con content will also be available as a Podcast on the "Attack of the Show" feed and on the new G4 iPhone app at http://g4tv.com/app.

G4's on-site events for Comic-Con attendees include:

Thursday, July 22
12:00-1:00PM - X-Play LIVE: A Show on Television - X-Play's Official Comic-Con PANEL

ROOM 5AB

Through 12 years, 3 name changes and over 1,000 episodes X-Play has persevered as the most watched videogame show on television.  Each episode is packed with brutally honest reviews, previews, hands on demos, and the occasional off-hand reference to early David Cronenberg movies.

Join hosts Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb with correspondents Blair Herter, Kristin Adams, Abbie Heppe and the X-Play crew as they take questions from the audience, reveal world exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, and mock whoever dares ask about the infamous "Crisis Core" review. You'll find out what it really feels like when you win a Telly, how deep cable is a life changing experience, and why having a career playing videogames can actually be as fun as it sounds.  

Friday, July 23

3-5 PM PT - G4 Cast Autograph signing

Autograph Area 2

Fans attending Comic-Con are invited to meet Kevin Pereira, Olivia Munn, Alison Haislip and comic book expert Blair Butler who will be signing autographs in Autograph Alley.

Saturday, July 24

 5-6 PM - "Attack of the Show!" Attacks Comic-Con - AOTS' Official Comic-Con PANEL

Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront Hotel

Fans are invited to join Kevin Pereira, Olivia Munn, Alison Haislip, Blair Butler and "AOTS" producers as they bring attendees the closest thing to being on a LIVE "Attack of the Show," an interactive Comic-Con panel. Fans will see the world premiere music video, "I'm Awesomer Than You", written by Parry Gripp for "Attack of the Show", starring Kevin & Olivia. Fans will also get a chance to grill the hosts & Executive Producers of the show and find out the dirty secrets and television tricks behind  favorite "Attack of the Show" stunts such as Kevin and Olivia chopping and eating animal intestines, the 420 "Marijuana" Special, and the failed Guinness World Record attempt of a skywritten ASCII penis.
Sunday, July 26

1:00-4:00PM - In-booth Trivia Challenge hosted by "X-Play" Special Correspondent Blair Herter.