FOX TV is heading to San Diego Comic-Con 2018 with special programming for seven hit series — includings its fan-favorite animated comedies Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons and Family Guy. Attendees will have a chance to peek first-look footage, catch advance screenings, and participate in interactive fan experiences for a variety of popular programs.
Also being spotlighted are new event series Cosmos: Possible Worlds, new drama The Passage, space adventure The Orville, and action-drama The Gifted.
Toon highlights include:
BOB’S BURGERS x SHAKE SHACK EXCLUSIVE FAN EVENT
Where: Shake Shack, Mission Valley (only accessible via the official buses at Park & Imperial, near Petco Park)
When: Friday, July 20 | Bus picks up hourly from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Attention Bob’s Burgers fans! Hungry for more? Get picked up from downtown San Diego in a Bob’s Burgers charter bus and head up to Shake Shack, where you’ll be served the “Burger of the Day” and fries! Come back with a full stomach and a commemorative photo to share on social media. A lucky few may even catch someseries voice talent at the Shack! Follow @BobsBurgersFOX and use #BobsBurgers to join the conversation. (Access to this event is on a first-come, first-served basis.)
THE SIMPSONS COUCH GAG PHOTO OPP
Where: The Hilton Bayfront Lawn
When: Thursday, July 19 – Sunday, July 22
Hours: Thursday: Noon – 6:00 PM. Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Simpsons invites fans into a digital version of the show’s iconic living room set! The family-themed photo opp will allow fans to transport themselves onto the show’s iconic sofa to celebrate television’s longest-running primetime scripted series! Follow @TheSimpsons and use #TheSimpsons to join the conversation.
FAMILY GUY – PETER VS. THE GIANT CHICKEN PHOTO OPP
Where: The Hilton Bayfront Lawn
When: Thursday, July 19 – Sunday, July 22
Hours: Thursday: Noon – 6:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The time has come to settle Family Guy’s long-standing feud between Peter Griffin and his arch nemesis, the Chicken! Fans of the animated hit series will get the chance to choose between Team Peter or Team Chicken, by way of a fun photo opp that places fans directly in the battle between these two characters. Want to go beyond just a photo opp? FOX also will allow fans to create their very own customized digital Family Guy character, using www.FamilyGuyYourself.com. Follow @FamilyGuyonFOX and use #FamilyGuy to join the conversation.
BOB’S BURGERS Panel | Friday, July 20, 4:15 – 5:10 PM – Indigo Ballroom (Hilton Bayfront)
Wear your best Belcher family costume and get in line early because fans of the Emmy Award-winning animated FOX series Bob’s Burgers won’t want to miss this panel! Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard will break news about the upcoming season, and the always entertaining cast, including H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal and Larry Murphy, will leave you howling with laughter. Never-before-seen footage also will be screened, followed by a lively Q&A.
THE SIMPSONS Panel | Saturday, July 21, Noon – 12:45 PM – Ballroom 20
Join The Simpsons team as they look ahead to their 30th(!) season with creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director Mike Anderson, legendary director David Silverman, actress Tress MacNeille and moderator Johnathan Fernandez (Lethal Weapon). Warning: there will be prizes!
FAMILY GUY Panel | Saturday, July 21, 1:45 – 2:15 PM – Ballroom 20
Join cast (Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mike Henry) and executive producers (Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin, Steve Callaghan) from FOX’s hit animated comedy, for a look back at your favorite Family Guy memories, plus a special sneak peek, featuring hilarity and hi-jinx from the upcoming season!
The FOX FANFARE Booth (#4229) will feature an incredible lineup of talent on the convention center floor for star-studded autograph signings and exciting booth activities. Drop by daily to pick up the 2018 FOX FANFARE Poster Tube, as well as Exclusive and Collectible Mini-Posters from The Passage, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, The Orville, The Gifted, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons and Family Guy, among other FOX FANFARE properties. Limited-edition giveaways also will be distributed from the booth (while supplies last):
- FOX FANFARE Limited-Edition Poster Tubes
- BOB’S BURGERS Animation “Bob” Fanny Pack
- THE SIMPSONS Animation “Homer” Fanny Pack
- FAMILY GUY Animation “Peter” Fanny Pack
- Cast and Producers from many FOX series will be signing autographs throughout San Diego Comic-Con. Signings include:
- BOB’S BURGERS Cast & Producers
- COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS Host & Producers
- FAMILY GUY Cast & Producers
- THE GIFTED Cast & Producers
- THE ORVILLE Cast & Producers
- THE PASSAGE Cast & Producers
- THE SIMPSONS Cast & Producers
