‘The Office’ at Comic-Con 2008

Friday, July 25th, 2008

A reminder of Saturday’s Comic-Con San Diego events:

Saturday, July 26th, 12:45-1:45
Exclusive Q&A with the writers of The Office
The writers of the Emmy award–winning comedy The Office talk about their favorite episodes, characters, and fun behind-the-scenes stories. Panelists: executive producer/showrunner Greg Daniels and writers Jennifer Celotta, Michael Schur, B.J. Novak, Lester Lewis, Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg, Mindy Kaling, Justin Spitzer, Ryan Koh, and Anthony Ferrell. Moderator: Rainn Wilson.

If this is anything like the writers panel from The Office Convention in Scranton last fall, I bet they’ll show some entertaining video clips as well …

Can’t be there in person? No worries, this panel will be recorded and available at NBC.com!

Special merchandise: the NBC Universal Store will be setting up shop to sell a limited edition BBBG bobblehead and matching t-shirt! Visit NBCU’s booth at #3919.

Dwight Schrute bobblehead giveaway: NBCU Digital Distribution and MobiTV will offer Comic-Con attendees the chance to win 25 limited edition Dwight Schrute bobbleheads. Street teams dressed like NBC Pages will distribute posters on both Friday and Saturday during the convention with details on how to enter.

Rainn Wilson appearance: while not a Comic-Con event, a reminder that Rainn Wilson will appear at a Q&A session after a screening of ‘The Rocker’ on Saturday night. More details

Lastly: Matt Collins (OTCR moderator) and I will be at the writers panel. If you see us, please come by and say hello! (Matt’s the tall one who likes to dance.)

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my friends and I are in line for the panel right now! we’ve been here since 7, and have to sit through some questionable panels beforehand, but it’s so worth the wait. wish us luck and getting passes to the rocker screening!!
84 | trina Sat. Jul. 26, 2008 at 8:50am
Oh man, I’m so excited for the writer’s panel and I’m not even going in person. I can’t wait to hear everyone’s trip reports! Please take lots of pictures!
83 | j Sat. Jul. 26, 2008 at 2:35am
omg i hope you all have a schrute-tastic time:)) i wish i could go:((
82 | Devon Fri. Jul. 25, 2008 at 6:55pm
From my San Diego hotel room: What’s up OT!? I’m super-excited to be here and for “The Office” panel tomorrow.

Now that I’m here, I just want to meet Tallyheads - where are you all? Let’s do drinks.

Stay classy OfficeTally.
81 | Matt Collins Fri. Jul. 25, 2008 at 4:02pm
I have a feeling that this event will have the best fan report ever.
80 | Tiffany Fri. Jul. 25, 2008 at 1:33pm
Have fun at Comic-Con guys! If only I could convince my parents to take me…
79 | Diapers Schrute Fri. Jul. 25, 2008 at 1:05pm
It really stinks it overlaps with the Lost panel. I hope I can get in late, even though I know I won’t be able to.
78 | ryan c Fri. Jul. 25, 2008 at 11:50am
Doug: Comic Con isn’t just about comics, but rather everything having to do with multimedia entertainment and its fandom. How is a geek different from an Office geek?

I sooo can’t wait for this panel. Hopefully I’ll be out of the Heroes panel in time to wait for The Office one. See ya there.
77 | MR Fri. Jul. 25, 2008 at 8:14am
What does The Office have to do with comic books? Let the geeks have their own conference and re-establish The Office Convention in Scranton.
76 | Doug in Toronto Fri. Jul. 25, 2008 at 5:38am
Have a fabulous time, Tanster and Matt! I saw some footage shot at Comic-Con yesterday. It looks like a madhouse. So Matt, make sure you protect our tiny little Tanster. We’re counting on you! :)

Thanks for the news about NBC.com posting the writers’ panel. That helps to ease my jealousy. :)

Travel safely and have fun!

[from tanster: awww, thanks MN! :) ]
75 | MNFan Fri. Jul. 25, 2008 at 5:29am
I am also wondering if there are any planned Tallyhead meet-ups. Unfortunately, both Chilis and Benihana are well away from downtown SD. Any ideas?
74 | EarlyWorm Thu. Jul. 24, 2008 at 9:25am
I remember checking OfficeTally a while back and seeing a post about Rainn and the writers at Comic-Con this year, so I marked it down on my calendar. So I was looking at my calendar and realized- “Hey! Comic-Con is this weekend, and Rainn and the writers are going to be there!” haha. So I immediately went to the Comic-Con website, but I could not find anything about them being there. Maybe I’m just looking in all the wrong places, but could anyone tell me where they’re going to be, and like all that information? Thanks (:
73 | Dana Wed. Jul. 23, 2008 at 6:15am
I haven’t been keeping up with The Office news so I’m grateful to Tori Weber for telling me about the Comic-Con event. My husband and I will be at Comic-Con Wednesday through Sunday, our longest stay ever.
72 | DollyVegan Mon. Jul. 21, 2008 at 3:59pm
Check out this week’s TV guide the Comicon Dwight is featured!!!
71 | Dunderheadqueen Thu. Jul. 17, 2008 at 6:18pm
I want to sell one 4 day + preview pass for comic con 2008 for 200 dlls , please post if interested. yo_karla_girl@hotmail
70 | Diana Wed. Jul. 16, 2008 at 4:55pm
So sad I’m not going
69 | Hats Fly As High Dreams Sun. Jul. 13, 2008 at 6:40pm
I’m so jealous of everyone who’s going!! Please report back here on OT for those less unfortunate haha — I want to hear about everything!
68 | 185pounder Sun. Jul. 13, 2008 at 2:33pm
Will the event be filmed and where can I watch it?
67 | officefan Sun. Jul. 13, 2008 at 1:30pm
Are there any planned meet ups during con? Now I wish I’d bought a Dunder Mifflin Victorville t-shirt.
66 | HeatherInSD Sun. Jul. 13, 2008 at 9:49am
[from tanster: please proofread and re-post. thanks!]
65 | Theo Zissou Sun. Jul. 13, 2008 at 9:21am