This is a short one as I've got the SDCC exhaustion that comes with trying to fit in too many things in one day. . .but it was an awesome Thursday!
I queued for what seemed like an eternity for Hall H (though nothing compared to the LOST queue last year) and got in just in time for the Salt panel.
But really the highlights of the afternoon were the Joss Whedon/JJ Abrams panel and Scott Pilgrim panels. Seeing Joss and JJ on the same stage was fairly. . .epic. Two of my idols sharing the same space? I'm surprised that my brain didn't explode.
What can I say about these two men? They were smart, articulate, thoughtful, and hilarious. Yes, yes, I know you are all saying "duh" right now.
Joss confirmed that he was directing "The Avengers." JJ mysteriously hinted that Bad Robot was in collaboration with "someone" who had a table in the Exhibit Hall to create web content. Joss disheartened us all by saying that while he and his gang would like to do a Dr. Horrible sequel, they were all very busy. Sigh.
JJ was asked by an audience member whether he found the finale of LOST to be everything that he had hoped for. Ooooooo, exciting question.
JJ gave a very thoughtful answer, explaining that in a TV show original intention doesn't always manifest in later seasons. He said that he was consistently impressed with the way that Damon and Carlton were fluid with the creation, embracing both challenges and unexpected additions -- like the arrival of the genius Michael Emerson. And he ended by saying that he felt that Damon and Carlton had kicked ass by creating an emotionally resonant and beautiful finale to the show. It was a moment that made me feel like a proud parent. Even though I'm just a lowly LOST viewer!!
More later . . . Must go queue!!!
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