TV News: Syfy To Broadcast LIVE From San Diego Comic-Con 2016

Having attended many comic-cons in San Diego, this is going to be a real treat for those who aren’t able to attend. The chaos and madness at SDCC is indescribable unless you’ve actually been there. For those who go for the panels – the infamous lines for Hall H or Ballroom 20 – and those who go to stock pile on nerd gear, SDCC isn’t for the faint of heart.

UPDATED: Fri 6/17/16 – Will Arnett to host Syfy Presents LIVE From Comic-Con

WILL ARNETT TO HOST SYFY PRESENTS LIVE FROM COMIC-CON

Arnett To Host Syfy’s Nightly Live Broadcast From San Diego Comic-Con 2016, from July 21 to 23

NEW YORK – June 17, 2016 – Actor Will Arnett (“Flaked,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”) will host Syfy’s first ever three-night telecast of SYFY PRESENTS LIVE FROM COMIC-CON. The special will broadcast live from the heart of San Diego Comic-Con on the network Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23 at 8/7c. The live broadcast will bring the biggest party of the summer with the biggest stars, action and excitement of the San Diego experience directly into fans’ homes.

“We’re so excited to have Will host our first-ever SYFY PRESENTS LIVE FROM COMIC-CON,” said Heather Olander, Senior Vice President, Alternative Series Development and Production, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, Entertainment Networks. “There is nobody more perfect to host this event than Will, who has created iconic roles for every part he plays, appealing to so many unique audiences. This year we’re thrilled to be able to give viewers at home a live, real-time Comic-Con experience with Will at the helm.”

Arnett, who most recently starred in the Paramount hit “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” will also be in town promoting the eagerly anticipated “Lego Batman” movie. Besides the Turtles and Lego Movie franchises, Arnett is an accomplished TV actor with five Emmy nominations from iconic shows such as “Arrested Development,” and “30 Rock.” He also, created, wrote and starred in the Netflix’s original series “Flaked” and is the lead voice in Netflix’s acclaimed animated show “BoJack Horseman.”

Each night, Arnett will invite hundreds of fans at SYFY PRESENTS LIVE FROM COMIC-CON’s outdoor stage to discuss and engage in the Con’s breaking news, insider party coverage, and exclusive content and sneak peeks of the most anticipated films and TV series. Arnett will also conduct interviews with the biggest stars from the hottest franchises during this unprecedented three-night broadcast, bringing non-stop action and fan surprises directly to viewers across the country.

In addition, starting Sunday, July 17, Syfy will kick off a celebration of all things Comic-Con, on-air, online and across its social media platforms, offering fans exclusive content, “digital shorts” and exclusive trailer premieres to fuel their excitement throughout the entire week. SYFY’S 7 DAYS OF COMIC-CON will continue through July 23.

Corin Nelson serves as executive producer/showrunner for SYFY PRESENTS LIVE FROM COMIC-CON. It is produced by Wilshire Studios — the team behind E!’s “Live from The Red Carpet” which takes viewers onto the most famous red carpets from the Oscars to the Grammys.

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In a press release:

SYFY TO BROADCAST LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2016

— SYFY PRESENTS LIVE FROM COMIC-CON To Air Nightly from July 21 to 23 —

NEW YORK – April 13, 2016 – Syfy will invade the world’s largest pop culture convention this summer with SYFY PRESENTSLIVE FROM COMIC-CON, a three-night telecast directly from the heart of San Diego Comic-Con. The special – Syfy’s first-ever live broadcast from Comic-Con – will air on the network Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23 at 8/7c.

Each night, SYFY PRESENTSLIVE FROM COMIC-CON will bring the Con’s non-stop action directly to viewers across the country, featuring celebrity interviews, breaking news and behind-the-scenes reports. The hosted live broadcast will highlight the biggest stars, top franchise reveals, panel news, exclusive sneak peeks of the hottest films, as well as audience interaction, games, party coverage and much more.

“For nearly two decades, Syfy has been a mainstay at Comic-Con,” said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “Each and every year, we can’t wait to get to San Diego to share our mutual fandom and passion for all things pop culture with our viewers. And this year, we’re thrilled to extend that immediate, first-hand access to those at home as well.”

“Our goal with SYFY PRESENTSLIVE FROM COMIC-CON is to give everyone the experience of being on the convention floor, at the events, or just walking through the frenzied streets of the Gaslamp District … with hundreds of thousands of their closest friends,” said Heather Olander, Senior Vice President, Alternative Series, Development and Production, Syfy.

In addition, starting Sunday, July 17, Syfy will kick off a Comic-Con celebration on-air, online and across its social media platforms, offering fans customized, exclusive content to fuel their excitement throughout the entire week. SYFY’S 7 DAYS OF COMIC-CON will start Sunday, July 17 and continue through the 23^rd.

SYFY PRESENTS LIVE FROM COMIC-CON is produced by Wilshire Studios, with Corin Nelson serving as executive producer/showrunner.

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