San Diego Comic-Con’s upcoming virtual event, Comic-Con@Home, will be almost entirely prerecorded, TheWrap has learned exclusively.
SDCC expects to run 300 to 400 online panels between July 23-26 and almost all of them will be pre-recorded by studios and networks and submitted in advance, a spokesperson for Comic-Con International told TheWrap Monday.
According to the representative, the organization does not currently “anticipate anything live” for Comic-Con@Home, but it is possible there will be “live elements to some programming.”
This means that fan Q&As, obviously, are out, though the spokesperson says some studios and shows have reached out to their communities via social media to ask for questions in advance.
This year’s San Diego Comic-Con was canceled in April due the coronavirus outbreak, marking the first time the annual pop culture event won’t happen as planned in its 51-year history. In May, Comic-Con International revealed it would be holding a virtual con in lieu of the in-person event, with “personalized snacks, free parking and no lines,” among other lockdown-friendly perks.
The official schedule for Comic-Con@Home will begin rolling out this Thursday, two weeks ahead of the event, as is traditional for the in-person con as well. But a few studios and networks have already revealed which TV shows and movies they will be bringing and readers can find that list here.
Virtual San Diego Comic-Con 2020 Will Be Almost Entirely Prerecorded (Exclusive)
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