Thursday, July 22, 2004

Come for Keanu, stay for the D&D: The San Diego Union-Tribune spotlights Comic-Con International, noting the long list of celebrities -- and mix of subcultures -- who will makes the rounds at the convention center:

"Comic-Con also will play host to several subcultures that barely overlap, with a series of film festivals, anime screenings, lectures, tabletop and role-playing gaming sessions and costume contests. There will also be shopping aplenty in the main exhibit hall, with hundreds of booths offering not just comic books, but everything from the latest Japanese manga and toys to more Lord of the Rings merchandise than you can shake a wizard's staff at.

"As the hard-core crowd runs out of energy on Sunday, the con turns its attention to future geeks with Kids' Day, when many of the panels and events focus on cartoons and children's TV and activities."