Buzz at WonderCon: Talking With the Creators of Pixar's Up


Updated 03/07/09 12:37 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

Buzz at WonderCon: Talking With the Creators of Pixar's Up

I enjoy learning pretty much anything related to the wizardry that goes on at Pixar which is why I jumped at the chance to chat with director Pete Docter and producer Jonas Rivera at WonderCon all about Pixar's forthcoming film, Up. We spoke directly after the two men previewed clips from the movie to a large and enthusiastic crowd and later that evening I watched a special screening of the first Read more

Wondercon 2009: Putrid Pals


Updated 03/05/09 1:28 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Michael Fleming's Putrid Pals at Wondercon 2009

Remember when I said there was plenty of cute to be found on the expo floor of Wondercon? Well, I kind of couldn't get over these little guys, called Putrid Pals which as described by artist Michael Fleming, were "undead French boys." I could see how that description may gross some people out, but look at them! Totally cute, and only $20 bucks each. If I were a rich girl, I may have come home Read more

Are You Seeing Watchmen This Weekend?


Updated 03/05/09 5:02 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 12 comments

Watchmen Panel at Wondercon 2009

Obviously one of the most anticipated panels at this year's Wondercon was Watchmen. Buzz and I got to the Moscone Center early on Saturday to catch director Zack Snyder talk about the filming process, and catch a glimpse of the stars up close and in person. The room filled up quickly, and you could tell that everyone was hoping that we would get to see some exclusive footage of the movie. And Read more

Wondercon 2009: Loter


Updated 03/04/09 7:37 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Loter at Wondercon 2009

Although it seemed that the expo hall at this year's Wondercon was a little less robust than years' past, there was plenty of cute to go around among all that geekiness. Take Loter for example. Makers of tees, toys, cards, and prints, their booth caught my eye from across the room with its retro vibe. I picked up a few of their prints and cards on my way out, which remind me a little of the Read more

Wondercon 2009: Chuck Is a Gaming Geek On and Off Screen


Updated 03/04/09 3:38 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Zachary Levi Displays Gaming Prowess at the Chuck Panel at Wondercon 2009

On Sunday, Buzz got the chance of a lifetime for any Chuck fan: she hung with the cast backstage and moderated the panel at this year's Wondercon! Since I don't watch the show on a regular basis (um, where have I been?!), I totally geeked-out when Adam Baldwin took the stage. He plays super spy John Casey in the show, but of course I (and apparently the rest of the audience) love him from his Read more

BuzzSugar at WonderCon: Star Trek and Terminator Preach to the Choir


Updated 03/03/09 8:37 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

Star Trek at 2009 WonderCon, J.J. Abrams, Cast of Star Trek

It was an insane — not to mention insanely fun — weekend at WonderCon here in San Francisco. I already reported back on the exciting Watchmen panel, and now I'm giving the lowdown on the panels I attended for Star Trek and Terminator Salvation. The directors of both movies showed up to explain to a crowd of devotees how they think they've done right by fans with these reboots. To read what Read more

Wondercon 2009: Pixar's Up!


Updated 03/02/09 7:35 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Pixar's Up at Wondercon in San Francisco

I look forward to Wondercon all year, mostly because it's in my hometown so I don't have to worry about flying, hotels, and cabs, but also because I get to check out tons of upcoming movies. Day two of Wondercon was packed (and I mean packed) with geeky and celebrity goodness. There's a lot to cover, but first up, is Up! We got a sneak peek at Pixar's newest film at the Up panel, plus I got to Read more

McG Calls Christian Bale on His Blackberry Pearl


Updated 03/02/09 1:02 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

McG Calls Christian Bale on His Blackberry Pearl at Wondercon 2009

As I said on Twitter over the weekend, there was a party going on at Wondercon, and it was called the Terminator: Salvation panel! I witnessed firsthand how quickly McG can get a crowd of geeks excited for a killer robot flick, and he started the hour off with a call to his buddy Christian Bale, who unfortunately was not at the event on Saturday. Whipping out his Blackberry Pearl, we all got a Read more

Chuck vs. the WonderCon


Updated 03/04/09 8:24 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 17 comments

Recap of Chuck Panel from San Francisco WonderCon 2009 Moderated by BuzzSugar

The highest point of my WonderCon experience came Sunday afternoon, when I moderated the Chuck panel with Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Adam Baldwin, Joshua Gomez, and cocreators Chris Fedak and Josh Schwartz. It was an absolute delight: Everyone on the panel was lively, funny, and eager to chat about a show that obviously makes them all proud. The crowd definitely reciprocated their warmth. Read more

BuzzSugar at WonderCon: Watchmen Takes the Stage!


Updated 03/01/09 3:55 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

Zack Snyder and the Watchmen Cast at WonderCon 2009 in San Francisco

Saturday at WonderCon started with a bang: Watchmen director Zack Snyder appeared before an extremely packed house along with his cast to reveal about 20 minutes of footage from the movie, including the opening credits. The conversation was lively and the footage very exciting. Of course, I can't give my final opinion till I've seen the movie start to finish, but based on what I saw this Read more