San Diego Comic-Con 2009 Interview Planning

San Diego Comic-Con, the Mecca of all comic book conventions, is fast approaching. (July 23-26.) Of course, I'll be attending and covering it for my podcast, Comic News Insider (Sponsored by Dynamic Forces with a weekly global audience in the thousands.) Normally, this is a more "go out and party with friends" type con as it's so overwhelming trying to get interviews with folks. That's why I usually do more interviews at smaller shows. However, this year, I have been getting contacted by TONS of TV/Film type PR peoples about setting up possible interviews. You may remember last year how I got most of the cast of Pushing Daisies thanks to good friend of the show, Bryan Fuller (the series creator). His publicist also hooked me up with other Warner Bros. shows.

This year, I wasn't sure what to expect. I have contacted a few on my own that are possibly going to happen out there. Felicia Day, Amber Benson and a follow up with Brea Grant. But suddenly, my inbox is being inundated with interview requests from publicists/PR folks representing such folks as Lucy Lawless, David Tennant, John Barrowman, Big Bang Theory cast, Fringe cast, Robert Englund, Julie Benz, Tim Burton, The Middleman cast, Seth Green, Walt Disney studios, various video game companies, and so many more. I'm literally getting about 10 emails a day from various people. Honestly, I don't expect to get many of them. But a few would be great especially the BBC types as I don't know when I'd get an opportunity with them again.

Now, fret not. I'm not getting caught up in that Hollywood hype! I'm certainly going to find a few comic book folks to chat with too and have tentatively lined up spots with Ben Templesmith, Amanda Conner, Rantz Hosely, and others. I find it easier and more informative getting comic folks at smaller cons because SDCC is such a madhouse.

Wish me luck on getting these and as they become confirmed, I will let you know and perhaps take a question or two from my friends/readers/listeners!

Back to reading/watching a ton of stuff for research/fun before these interviews!

Comments

[Priscellie]

Holy shamoley! Bryan Fuller's publicist kind of rocks. And so do you! It's a testament to your years of hard work that such awesomeness is landing in your lap!

[Dietcoke]

Best of luck on getting those interviews. Can't wait to listen to them.