Riverdale's third season was the most outrageous to date. Whether on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr, the show's avid fandom was more active than ever with heated discussions about whether the series had gone too far with it's organ-stealing cult, Dungeons and Dragons parody, bear attack, boxing match, prison break, and so much more. Say what you will about the quality of these storylines but credit has to be given for the show's ability to maintain the attention of it's audience. With more choices than ever for viewers browsing content across networks and an increasing number of streaming platforms, no one can realistically say that the show has ever been boring.

Executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa says that this season will offer more of a return to the intimacy of character exploration viewers enjoyed in season one. "More than any other season we're going to be doing a lot of high school stuff. Originally the inspiration for this was stuff like John Hughes movies and things like that. This is the kids' last year in high school. They're not gonna be in senior year twice. This is it, so we're definitely doing a lot of homages to high school movies which is really fun. In terms of the crime thing, we've done serial killers, we've done a murder mystery. One thing I loved when I was growing up were these novels that a writer named Christopher Pike wrote. It was like mysteries set in high schools and they had different genres. The big mystery is what happened the night of the flash-forward that we saw in the finale. That's an homage to everything from 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' to one of my favorite suspense novels of all time is 'The Secret Mystery'. This is sort of an homage to that as well. It's a little bit of a slower burn mystery and that's by design. Last year was gonzo and crazy. This year we're gonna slow it down a little so we can tell more character stories and personal stories."

The creative design of the show is consistently prone to drawing inspiration from older works of fiction, with last year having an element of 'Invaders of the Body Snatchers'. Episode three will be the Riverdale version of the Al Pacino film "Dog Day Afternoon" which will also mark the end of the Farm storyline. Episode one will serve as more of a stand-alone episode to pay tribute to actor Luke Perry, who passed away recently and portrayed Archie's father, Fred Andrews.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa interview:

KJ Apa has been put through a lot during his time on the show, from being an aspiring musician, football player, boxer, prison inmate, and of course his many romances with different characters. This season will see Archie trying to finally get his life back on track after all the mayhem he experienced in season three.

"It's gonna be a lot of the core four doing things together. We're gonna learn a lot more about their relationships with each other that we didn't know before. Lots more football, I don't know what's going on with the boxing. He still has the gym but I think there's gonna be lot more stuff between Archie and Reggie and the football world, and even Mad Dog coming into the football world."

Apa makes no effort to hide his disdain for the bear attack storyline due to the ongoing effect it has on his preparations for filming. "I'm reminded of the bear attack every time I sit for three hours in makeup with the prosthetics on. As far as I'm concerned [Archie] should be dead."

Outside of his job on Riverdale, Apa plays in a band so it's been somewhat surprising that the show hasn't made more use of his musical skills on the show. Archie's interest in music was hardly referenced after season one despite it being a major part of his story at that time. "I don't know what happened with that. I know that we're coming back to it this season. I think as we go on and start shooting, certain storylines become more important and it means we have to drop certain things. The core four start their own garage band and I think it's gonna be called The Archies or something."

Following the loss of Luke Perry, and as a result Fred Andrews as a character, Molly Ringwald will be returning to Riverdale in a more consistent role. At the show's panel, it was revealed that Ringwald spoke to Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and took the initiative to help the show, the story, and the creatives by appearing more regularly as Archie's mother. Apa is eager to work more with Ringwald and develop this relationship between their characters further. "With the absence of Fred it's gonna be nice and beautiful to see Archie and Mary's relationship which we never really got to see. We saw bits and pieces of her coming back from Chicago but we're gonna have some beautiful scenes together. It'll be nice to work with her more too. She's so cool, and one of the kindest people I know. I haven't gotten to work with her that much. It was always Archie and Fred for a long time so I can't wait. Molly's great."

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Veronica has had to grow up very quickly, and dealt with what feels like a never-ending parade of family drama. Despite these back-and-forth fights and reconciliations with her father, Camila Mendes believes any good faith between Veronica and Hiram is finished. "I think that's over. You can't predict anything in Riverdale but I really think it's done this time. I think Veronica stopped trusting her father a long time ago. I just remember that one scene with Pop and she was getting a little bit vulnerable and Pop didn't want her to. I can't remember a time where she broke a little bit after that but I hope she stays strong this season. Hiram's bad news and he's scheming in prison and making her life hell because he's Hiram Lodge."

Smithers is Veronica's legal guardian though his character is nowhere to be seen more often than not. "There is extended family that I know will appear in this season which I'm really excited for and I wish I could tell you more. A family member Veronica didn't know existed will appear. It's gonna be hell!"

Veronica will be focusing mostly on applying to colleges but also have to deal with the aftermath of the dissolution of her relationship with Reggie. "They definitely have a confrontation in episode two about it but all of that happened and Archie's father passes away so I think that puts Reggie in a situation where he's not gonna hold anything against Archie. Archie's going through a lot so that makes it hard to express how he really feels."

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Many of the biggest revelations of the season four finale were reserved for Betty Cooper. From her father's escape and murder at the hands of Penelope Blossom, escaping from an organ-harvesting cult, discovering that her mother was an FBI informant, and perhaps most scandalous of all, that her FBI contact was her long-lost brother Charles who is still alive and is also Jughead's brother. Now in season four, Charles will be a big part of Betty's story as the two begin to work together.

"Betty definitely has a lot going on with Charles. He is working for the FBI trying to take down Edgar Evernever and The Farm. You find out that Alice was in on it the whole time which is shocking to Betty and kind of hard to believe. You see Betty working with Charles at the FBI, doing as much as a high-schooler can for the FBI. She's solved more crimes than the sheriff in town so she's pretty good! She uses her resources at high school, being a high school student surrounded by the kids, she's definitely going to use that to her advantage, [and] maybe use Kevin to her advantage."

Another sometimes-forgotten relationship aspect from season one was the possibility of a romance between Betty and Archie, which was something played on far more in the comics from which the show has been adapted. It's yet to be determined whether this is something that could return in the new season. "It's a drama and there's going to be drama in the relationships. Jughead is going off to prep school which creates physical distance. As the mystery evolves this season, whatever that might be, it might bring some people closer together, it might bring some people further apart."

Lili Reinhart Interview:

One might think that the revelation of a shared sibling being alive would cause more disruption to Betty and Jughead's relationship but the beloved Bughead coupling appears to be largely unaffected by it. "I don't think they care about the relationship weirdness that could be involved in that," says Cole Sprouse. "As it stands now, it looks like Betty is way more integrated into Charles' storyline than Jughead is but then again we're only on episode two."

Jughead was notably absent in the flash-forward, with his hat being burned but Sprouse says he has not been informed of what has lead up to it or why he is not seen in that moment. "They like to make sure we don't spoil anything, cause I'm really good at that. I think the writers really like to see the shock on our faces at the table read so no, I have no idea where it's going."

Jughead will be off to boarding school which will open up a whole new world of material to play. "It looks as if the majority of his investigation is gonna be done at the prep school which kind of seems like the setting for the flash-forward and what's going to be laying the ground work for that flash-forward. It's this incredibly pretentious, Gossip Girl-like, Upper East Side academy that he's being whisked away to."

One of the major recurring components of Jughead's story and character journey has been his relationship with the Serpents, a biker gang that his father and eventually he himself has taken a leadership role in. However, it appears as if this will be absent for the time being, particularly given Jughead's change in location. "It doesn't really look like he's too involved with them as of now. That was something we explored at the end of last season was that he was relieving control to someone else but we cut that scene. I think we're gonna play around with it but it doesn't look like we're gonna be doing too much Serpent stuff."

Cole Sprouse Interview:

Cheryl Blossom has undergone of the most significant transformations across the previous seasons of the show. From coming out in her sexuality, learning to be more kind and vulnerable to others, and all while retaining her signature flair and charisma has garnered her a significant boost among fans. Actress Madelaine Petsch has also displayed a deep understanding of the struggles of Cheryl on an emotional, psychological level. Now Cheryl will have to deal with the revelation that her mother was the mastermind behind even more death and destruction than she ever could've realised.

"Cheryl returns to that gothic heroine state that she was in season one and folds into herself. Hopefully, what we've talked about is her addressing the mental issues she's had for the last three and half years on the show. She will eventually come out of that shell but right now she's going inside." Petsch also hopes that Cheryl and Toni stay together as the 'Choni' relationship is something she particularly enjoys playing for what it brings out in her character. "I think Toni brings a really beautiful and vulnerable side of Cheryl that you don't get to see often. I hope they go to college together and things can be fun but it wouldn't be Riverdale if there wasn't a little chaos."

Cheryl also had to deal with a lot when trying to escape Edgar's cult while also clinging on to her dead brother's body being dug up and brought back to manipulate her. "Edgar was hypnotizing her and having her brother's dead body in his basement to use to speak to her in a hypnosis state. Now the wound's been re-opened, 'How do I fill this Jason-sized hole? I'll just bring him back with me and then he'll never leave me again.' It's actually, I think, very heart-breaking. A lot of people are laughing about it but I don't think it's funny. I think it's actually quite sad."

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Wizard World held another jam-packed convention in Philadelphia that invited guests from hit properties spanning film, television, and the comic book industries.

Friday is typically the calmest day, as many of the celebrity guests wait till Saturday or sometimes even Sunday to begin their attendance. At this event, one exception to this tendency was actor Theo Rossi, most notably known to fans for his roles on Marvel's Luke Cage and Sons of Anarchy.

In a panel moderated by Vantage Inhouse's Victor Dandridge, Rossi shared about his recent film Lowriders, playfully teased his tightlip status regarding season 2 of Luke Cage, and answered fan questions about his professional start in the industry and fan-favourite roles.

At the artist alley, we met writer Dirk Manning, who was kind enough to gift us with one of his books, Love Stories (To Die For), which we've now read and reviewed for your convenience here:

 Dirk Manning & Friends Serve "Love Stories (To Die For)"

One of the largest crowd-drawers was the attendance of all four of the main leads on CW's Riverdale series. Due to the show's appeal to a younger audience, the con received many first-time attendees from the adolescent female demographic. We observed a number of them asking various questions about the logistics of how they would proceed with being able to meet and get photo ops with the actors attending. One issue that arose significantly was a repeated shifting of schedules on Sunday for the series stars. Those attending were trying to manage when to queue and for whom, but problems began to pile up as the repeated changes in scheduling caused confusion and delays, particularly for the attendees under time pressures due to travel plans already set to leave at specific times on Sunday afternoon. In the future, Wizard World organisers would benefit from working with the management of the talent, particularly when so many stars are attending from the same property, to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible. Not only is there a balance required between autograph and photo-op scheduling, there is the additional element of individual and group photo-ops to take into account.

Still, overall, the con left many attendees satisfied due to the guests in attendance and additional panel programming addressing interesting topics pertaining to media content.

You can watch our more extensive recap of the weekend here:

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WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP LETS THE DOGS OUT — ALONGWITH 20 FAN-FAVORITE SERIES, ALL HEADING TO SAN DIEGOFOR COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL JULY 19–23

Series from Top Producers Including Salim Akil & Mara Brock Akil, Greg Berlanti, David S. Goyer, Marc Guggenheim, Bruno Heller, Andrew Kreisberg, Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy, Conan O’Brien, Julie Plec, Sarah Schechter, Rob Thomas & Diane Ruggiero-Wright and Many More

Fans Won’t Want to Miss Panels and Signings with the Stars and Producers of The 100, Arrow, The Big Bang Theory, Black Lightning, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Gotham, iZOMBIE, Krypton, Lucifer, The Originals, People of Earth, Riverdale, Supergirl, Supernatural and Westworld, plus Warner Bros. Animation’s Justice League Action, Mike Tyson Mysteries, Teen Titans Go!, Unikitty! andYoung Justice

BURBANK, Calif. (June 29, 2017) — Puppies! Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) has your latest video obsession — to help reveal the Studio’s 20 fan-favorite series making their way to Comic-Con International: San Diego, WBTVG presents Puppy-Con 2017:

The dog days of Comic-Con don’t stop there: The Big Bang Theory’s canine star, Cinnamon, will be participating in a special “paw-tograph” signing alongside cast and producers on Friday, July 21. Plus, social media star Doug the Pug will deliver the scoop from WBTVG stars as a special Comic-Con correspondent.

Series stars participating in all the Comic-Con action are fan favorites and new additions including Arrow’s Stephen Amell; Black Lightning’s Cress Williams and China Anne McClain; DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’s Brandon Routh, Victor Garber and Caity Lotz; The Flash’s Grant Gustin; Gotham’s Ben McKenzie; The 100’s Eliza Taylor; iZOMBIE’s Rose McIver; Krypton’s Cameron Cuffe;Lucifer’s Tom Ellis; The Originals’ Joseph Morgan; Riverdale’s KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes and Cole Sprouse; and Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood — to name just a few — who will join producers to deliver the ultimate experience for fans, with screenings, panel sessions, free autograph signings and media appearances.

• Comic-Con essentials The 100, Arrow, The Big Bang Theory, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Gotham, iZOMBIE, Lucifer, The Originals, Riverdale, Supergirl, Supernatural, Teen Titans Go! and People of Earth are all back in San Diego.
• World-premiere pilot screening of midseason thriller Deception, plus exclusive video presentations of some of the most highly anticipated series of the 2017–18 television season — Krypton and Black Lightning — as well as a brand-new hour-long episode of Teen Titans Go!, and an exclusive preview of Unikitty!, along with special surprises.
• The Studio’s 2,400-square foot, multi-level booth will once again be a must-visit destination on the convention floor.
• Autograph signings for each series will take place in the Warner Bros. booth #4545, the day of each panel. WBTVG follows Comic-Con’s ticket drawing/wristband distribution procedure for all signings. All ticket drawings and wristband distributions will take place in the morning of the day of the specific signing at the Sails Pavilion floor, between Ballroom 20 and Rooms 6A, 6BCF and 6DE.
• For additional info on the Studio’s plans for Comic-Con and real-time updates during the convention, please follow us on Twitter at @warnerbrostv — official hashtag #WBSDCC — and visit http://comiccon.thewb.com.

SPECIAL SNEAK PEEK PILOT SCREENINGSWEDNESDAY, JULY 19

6:00–10:00 p.m. Special Sneak Peek Screenings — Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television Group proudly continue our annual Preview Night tradition with an exclusive pilot screening of the midseason thriller Deception, plus exclusive video presentations of some of the most highly anticipated series of the 2017–18 television season — Krypton and Black Lightning — as well as a brand-new hour-long episode of Teen Titans Go!, and special surprises. Ballroom 20

• Deception: From Chuck co-creator Chris Fedak, the Blindspot creative team of Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, Emmy®-winning director David Nutter (Game of Thrones, The Flash) and renowned magician/puzzle creator David Kwong (Now You See Me, Blindspot), Deception is a thrilling crime drama that combines FBI counter-espionage with the mysterious world of magic and misdirection. When his career is ruined by scandal, superstar magician Cameron Black (Jack Cutmore-Scott) has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, illusion and influence — the FBI. Using every trick in the book and inventing new ones, he will help the government catch the world’s most elusive criminals while staging the biggest illusions of his career. Deception stars Jack Cutmore-Scott, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lenora Crichlow, Amaury Nolasco, Justin Chon, Laila Robins and Vinnie Jones. From Berlanti Productions and Quinn’s House in association with Warner Bros. Television, Deceptionpremieres midseason on ABC. Become a fan of Deception on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DeceptionABC, and follow the show on Twitter at @DeceptionABC.
• Krypton: Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, Krypton follows Superman’s grandfather (Cameron Cuffe) — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos. Based on DC characters, Krypton is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight trilogy) through his Phantom Four banner, along with Damian Kindler and Cameron Welsh. Krypton is based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, published by DC, and will debut in 2018 on SYFY. Follow the show on Twitter at @KryptonSYFY.
• Black Lightning: Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning. However, after too many nights with his life on the line, and seeing the effects of the damage and loss that his alter ego was inflicting on his family, he left his Super Hero days behind and settled into being a principal and a dad. Choosing to help his city without using his superpowers, he watched his daughters Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and Jennifer (China Anne McClain) grow into strong young women, even though his marriage to their mother, Lynn (Christine Adams), suffered. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang The One Hundred, Black Lightning returns — to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community. Based on the characters from DC, Black Lightning is from Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Supergirl), Salim Akil & Mara Brock Akil (Being Mary Jane, The Game, Jumping the Broom, Girlfriends) and Sarah Schechter (Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Supergirl). Black Lightning premieres midseason on The CW. Become a fan of Black Lighting on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CWBlackLightningand follow the show on Twitter @BlackLightning.
• Teen Titans Go!: The Teen Titans are back at it again, in Teen Titans Go!, with all new comedic adventures both in and out of Titans Tower, and we’ll have you covered by screening a brand-new, hour-long episode. Based on characters from DC and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Teen Titans Go! airs Fridays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network.
• Unikitty!: Your favorite character from The LEGO® Movie now has her own show! Journey to a joyous kingdom full of sparkle matter, happy thoughts and the occasional rage-out in Unikitty!, an all-new animated series. As ruler of the kingdom, Unikitty has busy days full of royal responsibilities. Unikitty is most interested in making sure everyone is happy and ridding the kingdom of negativity, but don’t misunderstand her optimism — she is one kitty not to be crossed. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Unikitty! is coming soon to Cartoon Network.

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PLEASE NOTE: Series stars and creative teams scheduled to attend are subject to change. Additional information on panel sessions, signings and other events will be provided as news breaks. 

THURSDAY, JULY 20

10:00–11:00 a.m. Teen Titans Go! Special One-Hour Episode and Q&A — New episode! New episode!! New episode!!! The Titans are back at it again with another fun-filled panel to kick off your Comic-Con weekend. And did we mention that we’ll be screening a brand-new episode? Join producers Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath, Pete Michail and members of the voice cast, including Greg Cipes, Tara Strong and Scott Menville, as they answer your questions and premiere a Titan-sized special one-hour episode. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Teen Titans Go! airs Fridays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network.  Become a fan of the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TeenTitansGo, and follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork.  Room 6A

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Unikitty! New Episode Premiere and Q&A — Your favorite character from The LEGO® Movie now has her own show! Journey to a joyous kingdom full of sparkle matter, happy thoughts and the occasional rage-out in Unikitty!, an all-new animated series. As ruler of the kingdom, Unikitty has busy days full of royal responsibilities. Unikitty is most interested in making sure everyone is happy and ridding the kingdom of negativity, but don’t misunderstand her optimism — she is one kitty not to be crossed. While she may be full of boundless energy and creativity, Unikitty is a force to be reckoned with if anyone gets in the way of spreading her positive vibes, especially if anyone makes her little brother and best friend, Puppycorn, sad. Also living in the castle are Dr. Fox, the resident scientist, and Unikitty’s trusty bodyguard, Hawkodile. Join producers Edward Skudder, Lynn Wang and members of the voice cast, including Eric Bauza, as they give a sneak peek of this new series and explain how Unikitty and her friends will make sure that every day is the happiest and most creative ever! Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Unikitty!is coming soon to Cartoon Network. Follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork.  Room 6A

12:30–1:30 p.m. Justice League Action Video Presentation and Q&A — Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman lead the DC Super Heroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills, fun and action in Justice League Action. Whether defending the Earth, facing invaders from space, or battling the bizarre forces of magic, the always-rotating team of Justice League heroes, are up to any challenge. Producers Jim Krieg and Butch Lukic will be joined by members of the voice cast, including Diedrich Bader, Jason J. Lewis, Rachel Kimsey, and voice director Wes Gleason to screen an all-new episode as well as participate in a Q&A. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Justice League Action airs Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network. Follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork.  Room 6A

FRIDAY, JULY 21

10:00–11:00 a.m. The Big Bang Theory Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Join The Big Bang Theory as the show returns to San Diego to take you inside the biggest moments of season 10 and behind the scenes of TVs #1 comedy for a special 10th anniversary panel! From the introduction of Penny’s family, to the baby, to that season finale moment that left fans hanging (What will Amy say?) — cast members Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Kevin Sussman will join producers and writers from the show for a lively discussion and special video presentation. From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Big Bang Theoryreturns for season 11 this fall, premiering Monday, September 25, at 8/7c on CBS. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Tenth Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD this fall. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheBigBangTheory, and follow the show on Twitter @BigBangTheory.  Hall H‪

10:00–11:00 a.m. Young Justice Q&A — Young Justice is back! Do not miss the show’s triumphant return to Comic-Con as series producers Greg Weisman, Brandon Vietti and key members of the creative team, including art director Phil Bourassa, will be on hand to answer your burning questions about the first two seasons of this beloved fan-favorite series and, if you’re lucky, you might learn a thing or two about the highly anticipated Young Justice: Outsiders.  Room 6BCF

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. iZOMBIE Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Everyone’s favorite Zom-Com-Rom-Dram is back! After the heart-stopping events of the iZOMBIE season finale, the secret is out: The public is no longer in the dark about the existence of zombies. With Seattle now under zombie control at the hands of Fillmore Graves, Ravi’s search for a cure and vaccine for zombie-ism is now more dire than ever. Be among the first to get the scoop on what’s in store for Liv and the gang in season four. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, Rahul Kohli, Robert Buckley, David Anders and Aly Michalka, as well as executive producers Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television and based upon characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred for Vertigo from DC Entertainment, iZOMBIE returns midseason with all-new episodes on The CW. iZOMBIE: The Complete Third Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD this fall. Become a fan of iZOMBIE on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cwizombie, and follow the show on Twitter at @CWiZombie.  Ballroom 20

12:30–1:30 p.m. The 100 Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Following the surprising events of the season finale, join The 100 as the critically acclaimed series returns to San Diego for its annual appearance at Comic-Con. More than six years have passed since Praimfaya ravaged the planet, and killed most of the human race. As Clarke waits to hear from the group on the Ark, or in the bunker, a new mystery drops from the sky. Who is in the arriving ship, and are they friends or enemies? One thing is certain, Clarke is now the Grounder! Be among the first to find out what’s in store for season five. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, Lindsey Morgan, Christopher Larkin, Richard Harmon and executive producer Jason Rothenberg. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, The 100 returns midseason with all-new episodes on The CW. The 100: The Complete Fourth Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on July 18. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWThe100, and follow the show on Twitter at @CWThe100.  Ballroom 20

3:15–4:00 p.m. [adult swim]: Mike Tyson Mysteries — It was a unanimous victory last time, but Iron Mike Tyson is taking on Comic-Con again and this rematch is sure to live up to all the hype. Currently in its third season of solving mysteries, the Mike Tyson Mystery Team has all-new episodes airing on Adult Swim. Join Mike Tyson, fellow voice cast member Rachel Ramras (The Looney Tunes Show) and producer Hugh Davidson (The Looney Tunes Show) for an exclusive look at upcoming episodes. Become a fan on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/MikeTysonMysteriesTV.  Indigo Ballroom

6:00–7:00 p.m. People of Earth Premiere Episode Screening and Q&A — The TBS sci-fi comedy series People of Earth — from Emmy®-winning executive producers Conan O’Brien (Conan) and Greg Daniels (The Office), and creator David Jenkins — brings an all-new season of less-than-perfect aliens, botched abductions and extraterrestrial investigation as Ozzie (Wyatt Cenac) and the StarCrossed group of alien “experiencers” living in the small town of Beacon, N.Y. continue their journey for truth. Complicating matters this season — both above and on Earth — is the arrival of a new alien on the spaceship as well as a smart and dedicated FBI investigator (Nasim Pedrad) who heads to Beacon on a mission to track down fugitive CEO Jonathan Walsh (Michael Cassidy). Join cast members Ana Gasteyer, Oscar Nunez, Michael Cassidy, Ken Hall, Björn Gustafsson and Nasim Pedrad, along with series creator/executive producer David Jenkins for an exclusive screening of the season two premiere episode followed by a Q&A discussion covering what’s next in this all-new season. Produced by Conaco LLC in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television, People of Earth returns to TBS with all-new episodes on July 24 at 10:30/9:30c. Become a fan of People of Earth on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PeopleOfEarthTBS, and follow the show on Twitter at @PoE_TBS.  Room 6A

SATURDAY, JULY 22

‪11:00–11:45 p.m. Riverdale Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Following the shocking first season finale, don’t miss Riverdale when it returns to San Diego for its second appearance at Comic-Con! Join Archie and the gang as they dive into the secrets that continue to loom over what once looked like a quiet, sleepy town. The circumstances surrounding Fred’s shooting kick off the mystery of season two. Based on the characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions (The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) in association with Warner Bros. Television, this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Casey Cott, Haley Law, Asha Bromfield and producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater. Riverdale’s season two premiere airs Wednesday, October 11, at 9/8c on The CW Riverdale: The Complete First Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 15. Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CWRiverdale, and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_Riverdale.  Ballroom 20

‪12:00–1:00 p.m. The Originals Special Video Presentation and Q&A — The Originals returns for a fifth season with more supernatural intrigue, romance and bloodshed in The Big Easy. Join executive producer Julie Plec and series stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin, Charles Michael Davis, Yusuf Gatewood and Riley Voelkel for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, The Originals will air midseason on The CW. The Originals: The Complete Fourth Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 29. Become a fan of The Originals on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cworiginals, and follow the show on Twitter at @cworiginals.  Indigo Ballroom

‪1:15–1:45 p.m. Krypton Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, Krypton follows Superman’s grandfather (Cameron Cuffe) — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos. Join series star Cameron Cuffe (The Halcyon, Florence Foster Jenkins) and executive producers Damian Kindler (Sleepy Hollow) and Cameron Welsh (Ash vs Evil Dead, Constantine) for a sneak peek at the upcoming series followed by an out-of-this-world Q&A. Based on DC characters, Krypton is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight trilogy) through his Phantom Four banner, along with Damian Kindler and Cameron Welsh. Krypton is based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, published by DC, and will debut in 2018 on SYFY. Follow the show on Twitter at @KryptonSYFY.  Indigo Ballroom

1:50–2:50 p.m. Lucifer Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Lucifer returns to San Diego to heat things up. The climactic events of the season finale left us wondering, where in the world is Lucifer and how did he get his wings back? Join the series stars Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Rachael Harris, Kevin Alejandro, Aimee Garcia, Tricia Helfer and executive producers Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich for a special video presentation and Q&A where they’ll discuss the sizzling second season and what’s in store for Lucifer in season three! From Jerry Bruckheimer Television in association with Warner Bros. Television and based upon characters created by Neal Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg for Vertigo from DC Entertainment, Lucifer returns for its third season on October 2, airing Mondays 8/7c on FOX. Lucifer: The Complete Second Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 22. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LuciferonFOX, and follow the show on Twitter at @LuciferonFOX.  Indigo Ballroom

2:50–3:50 p.m. Gotham Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Gotham’s origin story continues to unfold, and as the show enters its fourth season, the stakes will be higher than ever! With the Court of Owls decimated, the aftermath of the Tetch virus crippling the city, and every (surviving) villain in Gotham’s underworld jockeying for power, Jim Gordon and the GCPD will have their hands full. And that’s just the beginning! What threat does Ra’s al Ghul pose, and will Penguin regain his title as the King of Gotham? What new villains are in store for season four, and what does Bruce Wayne’s season finale reveal mean for Gotham City — and his ultimate destiny? Be among the first to see what’s in store for season four as Gotham returns to Comic-Con for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. From Warner Bros. Television, Gotham returns September 28 with all-new episodes on its new night, Thursdays at 8/7c on FOX. Gotham: The Complete Third Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 29. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GOTHAMonFOX, and follow the show on Twitter at @Gotham.  Indigo Ballroom

3:30–4:10 p.m. Supergirl Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Ridding National City of Queen Rhea and her Daxamite army was a major win for Supergirl, but one that came at a significant cost, as Kara was forced to sacrifice her budding relationship with Mon-El. When season three returns with all-new supercharged adventures this fall on The CW, Kara and team will come up against a new threat in the form of DC Worldkiller, Reign. Want to know more about Reign and what she has in store for the Girl of Steel? Join the series’ cast and creative team for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A where they’ll discuss this hot topic and more! From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Supergirl’s third season will debut Monday, October 9, at 8/7c on The CW. Supergirl: The Complete Second Seasonis available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 22. Become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheCWSupergirl, and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCWSupergirl.  Ballroom 20

4:10–4:50 p.m. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A — After crash landing the Waverider in a version of 2017 Los Angeles where dinosaurs roam the streets and the skyline is adorned with London’s iconic Big Ben clock tower, the Legends were quick to realize that “we broke time.” Last year, the loveable band of misfit heroes traveled throughout the timeline fixing a series of Aberrations. This year, they’ll be turning the crazy up to 11, as a wave of Anachronisms turns History on its head, leaving the Legends responsible for piecing it back together. What is an Anachronism you ask? For the answer to that, and many other questions, join cast members Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell, Caity Lotz, Franz Drameh, Nick Zano, Maisie Richardson-Sellers and producers at their annual Comic-Con panel. From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’s season premiere airs Tuesday, October 10, at 9/8c on The CW. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Second Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 15. Become a fan of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWLegendsofTomorrow, and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCW_Legends.  Ballroom 20

4:15–5:15 p.m. Westworld Panel and Q&A — HBO’s Westworld concluded its critically acclaimed first season in December and is currently saddling up for season two. The series — created, executive produced and written by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy — is a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Cast panelists include (in alphabetical order) Ben Barnes as Logan, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Armistice, Ed Harris as the Man in Black, Luke Hemsworth as Stubbs, James Marsden as Teddy, Thandie Newtonas Maeve, Simon Quarterman as Lee Sizemore, Rodrigo Santoro as Hector, Angela Sarafyan as Clementine, Jimmi Simpson as William, Tessa Thompson as Charlotte Hale, Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores, Shannon Woodward as Elsie and Jeffrey Wright as Bernard/Arnold. The panel will be moderated by internationally renowned vocal artist/beatboxer/musician and comedian Reggie Watts. Westworld is based on the film written by Michael Crichton and is from Kilter Films, Bad Robot Productions and Jerry Weintraub Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of Westworld on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestworldHBO, and follow the show on Twitter at @WestworldHBO.  Hall H

4:50–5:10 p.m. Black Lightning Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Black Lightning makes its Comic-Con debut! Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning. However, after too many nights with his life on the line, and seeing the effects of the damage and loss that his alter ego was inflicting on his family, he left his Super Hero days behind and settled into being a principal and a dad. Choosing to help his city without using his superpowers, he watched his daughters Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and Jennifer (China Anne McClain) grow into strong young women, even though his marriage to their mother, Lynn (Christine Adams), suffered. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang The One Hundred, Black Lightning returns — to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community. Join series stars Cress Williams (Hart of Dixie, Friday Night Lights), Nafessa Williams (Twin Peaks), China Anne McClain (House of Payne) and Christine Adams (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), along with executive producers Salim Akil & Mara Brock Akil(Being Mary Jane, The Game, Jumping the Broom, Girlfriends) for an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming series along with an electrifying Q&A session. Based on the characters from DC, Black Lightning is from Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Supergirl), Salim & Mara Brock Akil, and Sarah Schechter (Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Supergirl). Black Lightning premieres midseason on The CW. Become a fan of Black Lighting on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CWBlackLightning, and follow the show on Twitter @BlackLightning.  Ballroom 20

5:10–5:50 p.m. The Flash Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Running up against an evil time remnant version of yourself is something no one should ever have to do, but that’s exactly what faced Barry Allen (aka The Flash) as he fought to save the life of fiancée Iris West from the God of Speed known as Savitar. Barry’s victory was short-lived, however, as an unbalanced Speed Force began to wreak havoc on Central City, forcing Barry to sacrifice himself for the greater good. With The Fastest Man Alive now trapped inside an extra-dimensional energy, and unknown dangers lurking in the shadows, it will be up to Team Flash to free Barry from his own personal Hell. Join cast members Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, Tom Cavanagh, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Keiynan Lonsdale and producers of The CW’s highest-rated series at their annual Comic-Con panel, and be among the first to find out where things will pick up when season four returns this fall. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, The Flash season four premiere airs Tuesday, October 10, at 8/7c on The CW. The Flash: The Complete Third Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 5. Become a fan of The Flash on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWTheFlash, and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_TheFlash.  Ballroom 20

5:50–6:30 p.m. Arrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A — With the future of the team left hanging in the balance, Arrow gave new definition to the phrase “blowing up the show.” The emotional showdown between Oliver Queen and Adrian Chase was the perfect conclusion to a stellar fifth season of The CW’s gritty DC Super Hero series. Now, the focus shifts to uncovering the fate of each and every member of Team Arrow. Could anyone have possibly survived an island-wide explosion, or has the book closed on them, as it has on Oliver’s five-year flashback story? Returning to San Diego Comic-Con for a sixth consecutive year, cast members Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Willa Holland, Emily Bett Rickards, Paul Blackthorne, Katie Cassidy, Echo Kellum, Juliana Harkavy, Rick Gonzalez and producers will be on-hand for an eye-opening conversation about the upcoming season. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Arrow’s season six premiere moves to its new night on  Thursday, October 12, at 9/8c on The CW. Arrow: The Complete Fifth Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 19. Become a fan of Arrow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWArrow, and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_Arrow.  Ballroom 20

 SUNDAY, JULY 23

10:30 –11:30 a.m. Supernatural Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Join the series’ stars and executive producers in Hall H to answer questions about the shocking events in last season’s intense two-part finale, as well as what’s in store for lucky season 13 of this exciting series! Fans will also be treated to an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights of your favorite guys from Kansas, and maybe a surprise or two! The 13th season of Supernatural will return to Thursdays on October 12 in its new 8/7c time period on The CW. The series is produced by Kripke Enterprises Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Supernatural, and follow the show on Twitter at @cw_spn.  Hall H

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From The Studio That Brought You The Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl Comes The CW's Top New Series

RIVERDALE:  

THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

Own It On DVD August 15, 2017

Riverdale coming to Blu-rayTM via Warner Archive Collection

BURBANK, CA (May 22, 2017) – Unlock the mysteryand dive into small town secrets as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Riverdale: The Complete FirstSeason on DVD on August 15, 2017. Premiering with2.4 million viewers, The CW’s top new show across all major demos* is created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa(Glee, Big Love), produced by Greg Berlanti (The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Blindspot), and stars KJ Apa (Shortland Street), Lili Reinhart (The Kings of Summer), Camila Mendes (Randy Doe), Cole Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody), Marisol Nichols (Big Momma’s House 2), Madelaine Petsch(The Curse of Sleeping Beauty), Ashleigh Murray (Deidra & Laney Rob a Train), Mädchen Amick (Twin Peaks), and Luke Perry (Beverly Hills 90210). Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is also an executive producer, along with Sarah Schechter (Arrow, Blindspot, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), and Jon Goldwater (Publisher/CEO, Archie Comics). The release contains all 13 grippingepisodes from the first season, and includes new bonus content, and never-before-seen deleted scenes, and a gag reel. Riverdale: The Complete First Season is priced to own at $39.99 SRP. Riverdale: The Complete First Season is also available to own on Digital HD via purchase from digital retailers.

*Source: Nielsen National TV View Live + 7 Day Ratings, excluding repeats, specials; 16-17 Season To-Date = 9/19/16-1/29/17

Riverdale: The Complete First Season will also be available on Blu-rayTM courtesy of Warner Archive Collection. The Blu-rayTM release includes all bonus features on the DVD and is also arriving August 15, 2017. Warner Archive Blu-ray releases are found at Amazon.com and all online retailers.

Based on the characters from Archie Comics, Riverdalegives a subversive take on small-town life. Things aren’t always what you expect in Riverdale. As a new school year begins, the town is reeling from the tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom. The summer’s events made all-American teen Archie Andrews realize that he wants to pursue a career in music, but his fractured friendship with Jughead Jones, and Josie McCoy’s focus on her own band leaves Archie without a mentor. Meanwhile, girl-next-door Betty Cooper is not ready to reveal her true feelings for Archie, and new student, Veronica Lodge, has an undeniable spark with Betty’s crush. And then there’s Cheryl Blossom, Riverdale’s queen bee, who stirs up trouble amongst Archie, Betty and Veronica. But is Cheryl hiding something about the mysterious death of her twin brother, Jason? Riverdale may look like a quiet, sleepy town, but there’s so much more to the story.

“Riverdale is full of nostalgic Archie elements, but this all-new series brings viewers mystery, seduction, and corruption; and would probably make the original gang blush," said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, Television Marketing. "We’re thrilled to offer fans this dark, subversive pleasure – along withexclusive DVD and Blu-ray bonus content - just in time for the second season premiere on The CW."

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Riverdale: 2016 Comic-Con Panel

• Riverdale: The New Normal

• Riverdale: The Ultimate Sin

• I Got You – musical piece

• These Are Moments I Remember – musical piece

• Gag Reel

• Deleted Scenes

13 ONE-HOUR EPISODES

 

1. Chapter One: “The River’s Edge” 

2. Chapter Two: “A Touch of Evil”

3. Chapter Three: “Body Double”

4. Chapter Four: “The Last Picture Show” 

5. Chapter Five: “Heart of Darkness”

6. Chapter Six: “Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!” 

7. Chapter Seven: “In a Lonely Place”

8. Chapter Eight: “The Outsiders” 

9. Chapter Nine: “La Grande Illusion”

10. Chapter Ten: “The Lost Weekend” 

11. Chapter Eleven: “To Riverdale and Back Again”

12. Chapter Twelve: “Anatomy of a Murder”

13. Chapter Thirteen: “The Sweet Hereafter”

 

DIGITAL HD

The first season of Riverdale is also currently available to own on Digital HD. Digital HD allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices.  Digital HD is available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, CinemaNow, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. 

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

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