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Scene at Comic-Con International 2009

Scarlett Johansson attends the "Iron Man 2" panel. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Scarlett Johansson attends the “Iron Man 2" panel.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Ach, the pipes, the pipes are callin' from galaxy to galaxyy ...

Ach, the pipes, the pipes are callin’ from galaxy to galaxyy ... (Zap2it)

True Blood's Deborah Ann Woll shows up at Comic-Con two days before her show's panel to nerd out.

True Blood’s Deborah Ann Woll shows up at Comic-Con two days before her show’s panel to nerd out. (Zap2it)

Kevin Smith is mobbed by adoring fans outside a back entrance of the San Diego Convention Center.

Kevin Smith is mobbed by adoring fans outside a back entrance of the San Diego Convention Center.  (Zap2it)

"Glee'"s Lea Michele, spotted at the convention center after her show's panel.

“Glee’"s Lea Michele, spotted at the convention center after her show’s panel. (Zap2it)

Weeds' Justin Kirk, spotted smiling in the lobby of his hotel.

Weeds’ Justin Kirk, spotted smiling in the lobby of his hotel.  (Zap2it)

One young lady spent months on her costume of Nibbler from "Futurama."

One young lady spent months on her costume of Nibbler from “Futurama.” (Zap2it)

Jennifer Love Hewitt attends a Saturday night Comic-Con party.

Jennifer Love Hewitt attends a Saturday night Comic-Con party.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

A look at the fans who camped overnight in order to get into the San Diego Convention Center early on Saturday.

A look at the fans who camped overnight in order to get into the San Diego Convention Center early on Saturday.  (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)

Robert Downey, Jr. and Jon Favreau greet fans at the "Iron Man 2" panel.

Robert Downey, Jr. and Jon Favreau greet fans at the “Iron Man 2" panel.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Don Cheadle at the "Iron Man 2" panel.

Don Cheadle at the “Iron Man 2" panel.  (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

Scarlett Johansson poses for the cameras at Comic-Con.

Scarlett Johansson poses for the cameras at Comic-Con.  (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

Zachary Quinto parties at the San Diego Comic-Con.

Zachary Quinto parties at the San Diego Comic-Con.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

James Marsden,left, with Cameron Diaz and director Richard Kelly discuss 'The Box' at Comic-Con.

James Marsden,left, with Cameron Diaz and director Richard Kelly discuss ‘The Box’ at Comic-Con. (Spencer Weiner, Los Angeles Times)

David Horvath, co-creator of Ugly Dolls, is photographed with his stuffed pals.

David Horvath, co-creator of Ugly Dolls, is photographed with his stuffed pals. (Spencer Weiner/ Los Angeles Times)

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer attend the "True Blood" signing.

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer attend the “True Blood” signing. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Nelsan Ellis, Sam Trammell and Deborah Ann Woll at the "True Blood" signing.

Nelsan Ellis, Sam Trammell and Deborah Ann Woll at the “True Blood” signing. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Steven Banks on the "SpongeBob SquarePants" panel.

Steven Banks on the “SpongeBob SquarePants” panel. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

'Kill Bill's' The Bride & Robot Chicken

‘Kill Bill’s’ The Bride & Robot Chicken ()

Matt Groening signs autographs at the Futurama Meet and Greet.

Matt Groening signs autographs at the Futurama Meet and Greet.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Lindsay Price, Rebecca Romijn and Jaime Ray Newman attend the "Eastwick" pilot screening.

Lindsay Price, Rebecca Romijn and Jaime Ray Newman attend the “Eastwick” pilot screening. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Seth MacFarlane attends "Family Guy" panel.

Seth MacFarlane attends “Family Guy” panel.  (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Mila Kunis and Seth Green speak at the "Family Guy" panel.

Mila Kunis and Seth Green speak at the “Family Guy” panel.  (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Carlton Cuse, Jimmy Fallon and Damon Lindelof.

Carlton Cuse, Jimmy Fallon and Damon Lindelof.  (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Jamie Kennedy attends "The Cleveland Show!" panel.

Jamie Kennedy attends “The Cleveland Show!” panel.  (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Sanaa Lathan speaks at the "The Cleveland Show!" panel.

Sanaa Lathan speaks at the “The Cleveland Show!” panel.  (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Chris Hardwick and Rob Zombie pose during "Halloween 2" signing session.

Chris Hardwick and Rob Zombie pose during “Halloween 2" signing session.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Rebecca Romijn attends the TV Guide panel. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Rebecca Romijn attends the TV Guide panel.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Producer Tim Burton speaks during a panel discussion for "9."

Producer Tim Burton speaks during a panel discussion for “9.” (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Fans dressed as Star Wars characters, foreground, pose with figurines.

Fans dressed as Star Wars characters, foreground, pose with figurines. (Denis Poroy, Associated Press)

Paul Bettany speaks during a panel discussion for "Legion." Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Paul Bettany speaks during a panel discussion for “Legion.”

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Elijah Wood speaks during a panel discussion for "9."

Elijah Wood speaks during a panel discussion for “9.”  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Scott Wolf and Zachary Levi speak at the TV Guide panel.

Scott Wolf and Zachary Levi speak at the TV Guide panel. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

John Cho attends the TV Guide panel.

John Cho attends the TV Guide panel. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Adrianne Palicki and Tyrese Gibson speak during a panel discussion for "Legion." Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Adrianne Palicki and Tyrese Gibson speak during a panel discussion for “Legion.”

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Chris Daughtry of the band Daughtry performs at IESB.net's Wrath of Con party at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Chris Daughtry of the band Daughtry performs at IESB.net’s Wrath of Con party at the Hard Rock Hotel. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Rebecca Romijn, Zachary Levi and Scott Wolf attend the TV Guide panel.

Rebecca Romijn, Zachary Levi and Scott Wolf attend the TV Guide panel. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Masi Oka attends IESB.net's Wrath of Con party at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Masi Oka attends IESB.net’s Wrath of Con party at the Hard Rock Hotel. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford attend IESB.net's Wrath of Con party at the Hard Rock Hotel. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford attend IESB.net’s Wrath of Con party at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

A fan poses at Comic-Con 2009.

A fan poses at Comic-Con 2009. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Rachel McAdams ("Sherlock Holmes"), left, and Cameron Diaz ("The Box") promote their films. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Rachel McAdams (“Sherlock Holmes”), left, and Cameron Diaz (“The Box”) promote their films.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

Dominic Monaghan gets reacquainted with reporters right after his "surprise" addition to the "FlashForward" cast.

Dominic Monaghan gets reacquainted with reporters right after his “surprise” addition to the “FlashForward” cast. (Zap2it)

Joseph Fiennes, welcome to American television.

Joseph Fiennes, welcome to American television. (Zap2it)

Surprise, surprise.

Surprise, surprise. (Zap2it)

The "Lost "line on Saturday. Everyone is packed in really close together on orders of the Comic-Con staff, which is making the wait interesting.

The “Lost “line on Saturday. Everyone is packed in really close together on orders of the Comic-Con staff, which is making the wait interesting. (Zap2it)

The "Lost" line.

The “Lost” line. (Zap2it)

More of the "Lost" line.

More of the “Lost” line. (Zap2it)

The fans of ABC's "Lost" are numerous, so it was necessary to camp out Friday night.

The fans of ABC’s “Lost” are numerous, so it was necessary to camp out Friday night. (Zap2it)

"Lost" fans camped out a day before the series panel.

“Lost” fans camped out a day before the series panel. (Zap2it)

Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee and actress Natasha Henstridge attend the Hollywood Reporter's cocktail reception at the W Hotel in San Diego.

Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee and actress Natasha Henstridge attend the Hollywood Reporter’s cocktail reception at the W Hotel in San Diego. (Chelsea Lauren, Getty Images)

Actress Mila Kunis poses next to a poster for her new movie "The Book of Eli."

Actress Mila Kunis poses next to a poster for her new movie “The Book of Eli.” (Denis Poroy, Associated Press)

Megan Fox poses next to a poster for her new film "Jonah Hex." Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Megan Fox poses next to a poster for her new film “Jonah Hex.”

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Denis Poroy, Associated Press)

Actor Robert Downey Jr., right, and actress Rachel McAdams, left, pose while promoting their new film "Sherlock Holmes."

Actor Robert Downey Jr., right, and actress Rachel McAdams, left, pose while promoting their new film “Sherlock Holmes.” (Denis Poroy, Associated Press)

Actress Kristen Bell and actor Freddie Highmore attend Summit Entertainment "Astro Boy" panel.

Actress Kristen Bell and actor Freddie Highmore attend Summit Entertainment “Astro Boy” panel. (Michael Buckner, Getty Images)

Actors Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis and Denzel Washington speak during the panel discussion for Warner Brothers' "The Book of Eli" at Comic-Con .

Actors Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis and Denzel Washington speak during the panel discussion for Warner Brothers’ “The Book of Eli” at Comic-Con . (Michael Buckner, Getty Images)

Megan Fox arrives at MySpace/IGN Jennifer's Body Party during Comic-Con 2009 held at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Megan Fox arrives at MySpace/IGN Jennifer’s Body Party during Comic-Con 2009 held at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Director Richard Kelly, Cameron Diaz and James Marsden speak during a panel for "The Box." Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Director Richard Kelly, Cameron Diaz and James Marsden speak during a panel for “The Box.”

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Heather Ambos of Las Vegas is dressed as Wonder Woman. Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage on Hero Complex

Heather Ambos of Las Vegas is dressed as Wonder Woman.

Related:

Complete Comic-Con coverage on Hero Complex (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)

Denzel Washington speaks during the panel for "The Book of Eli."

Denzel Washington speaks during the panel for “The Book of Eli.”  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Rumer Willis attends the "Sorority Row" signing.

Rumer Willis attends the “Sorority Row” signing. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Audrina Patridge attends the "Sorority Row" signing.

Audrina Patridge attends the “Sorority Row” signing. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Kellan Lutz, Elizabeth Reaser, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli and Noot Seear attend The Twilight Fan Experience Screening at the Gaslamp Theater. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Kellan Lutz, Elizabeth Reaser, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli and Noot Seear attend The Twilight Fan Experience Screening at the Gaslamp Theater.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Writer/producer Stan Lee attends MySpace/IGN Jennifer's Body Party at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

Writer/producer Stan Lee attends MySpace/IGN Jennifer’s Body Party at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. (John Shearer, Getty Images)

Writer/producer Diablo Cody attends MySpace/IGN Jennifer's Body Party at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

Writer/producer Diablo Cody attends MySpace/IGN Jennifer’s Body Party at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Rachelle Lefevre, Nikki Reed and Elizabeth Reaser attend Summit Entertainment, The Twilight Fan Experience Screening at the Gaslamp Theater.

Rachelle Lefevre, Nikki Reed and Elizabeth Reaser attend Summit Entertainment, The Twilight Fan Experience Screening at the Gaslamp Theater. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Kristen Bell and actor Freddie Highmore attend the "Astro Boy" panel at Comic-Con 2009.

Kristen Bell and actor Freddie Highmore attend the “Astro Boy” panel at Comic-Con 2009.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

"New Moon" stars Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson attended a panel and press conference for their "Twilight" sequel. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

“New Moon” stars Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson attended a panel and press conference for their “Twilight” sequel.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (WireImage)

Jill Encarnation, left, Erick Escobales, center, and Joanna Robles, right, dressed as characters from the anime series "Death Note" take a break at Comic-Con.

Jill Encarnation, left, Erick Escobales, center, and Joanna Robles, right, dressed as characters from the anime series “Death Note” take a break at Comic-Con. (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

Genevieve Gauss, dressed as a character from the "The Girl Genius" comic book series, gets money from an ATM machine at Comic-Con.

Genevieve Gauss, dressed as a character from the “The Girl Genius” comic book series, gets money from an ATM machine at Comic-Con. (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

Beam us down! Really? That's impossible? We suppose the escalator will have to do. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Beam us down! Really? That’s impossible? We suppose the escalator will have to do.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

Olivia Wilde and Garrett Hedlund speak about their upcoming movie "Tron Legacy" at Comic-Con.

Olivia Wilde and Garrett Hedlund speak about their upcoming movie “Tron Legacy” at Comic-Con. (Chris Park / Associated Press)

Actor Jeff Bridges speaks at "Tron 2.0" press conference.

Actor Jeff Bridges speaks at “Tron 2.0" press conference. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Crowds line up outside the San Diego Convention Center on Thursday for the first day of the Comic-Con International 2009 convention held in San Diego.

Crowds line up outside the San Diego Convention Center on Thursday for the first day of the Comic-Con International 2009 convention held in San Diego. (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

Actor Adam Samberg talks about his movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" outside of Comic-Con. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Actor Adam Samberg talks about his movie “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” outside of Comic-Con.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Chris Park / Associated Press)

Pablo Ramos, right, in a costume he calls" Big Boy Jedi" with Stormtrooper Andrew Johnston holding a burger at the "Star Wars" booth.

Pablo Ramos, right, in a costume he calls” Big Boy Jedi” with Stormtrooper Andrew Johnston holding a burger at the “Star Wars” booth. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)

Johnny Depp waves to the crowd during the "Alice in Wonderland" press conference.

Johnny Depp waves to the crowd during the “Alice in Wonderland” press conference. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Robert Pattinson takes pleasure in knowing that he's the most desirable male at Comic-Con while he fields questions at "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" press conference.

Robert Pattinson takes pleasure in knowing that he’s the most desirable male at Comic-Con while he fields questions at “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” press conference. (John Shearer / Getty Images)

Seth Rogen unveils Black Beauty, the featured car from "The Green Hornet" during Comic-Con 2009 Preview Night. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Seth Rogen unveils Black Beauty, the featured car from “The Green Hornet” during Comic-Con 2009 Preview Night.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Thomas Willeford, an artist working in the Steam Punk genre, shows off a costume mechanical monocle at the convention in San Diego.

Thomas Willeford, an artist working in the Steam Punk genre, shows off a costume mechanical monocle at the convention in San Diego. (Sean Masterson / EPA)

An Ugly Doll marches through the Comic-Con convention.

An Ugly Doll marches through the Comic-Con convention. (Sean Masterson / EPA)

Jaquelyn Crinnion, wearing most of her Harley Quinn outfit, arrives for the festivities.

Jaquelyn Crinnion, wearing most of her Harley Quinn outfit, arrives for the festivities. (Sean Masterson / EPA)

Fans arrive at the Comic-Con convention. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Fans arrive at the Comic-Con convention.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Sean Masterson / EPA)

A promotional banner for the fourth season of Showtime's "Dexter" at Comic-Con.

A promotional banner for the fourth season of Showtime’s “Dexter” at Comic-Con. ()

The first fans in line for the Hall H "New Moon" panel had pitched a tent and were reportedly there since Tuesday. The panel was Thursday.

The first fans in line for the Hall H “New Moon” panel had pitched a tent and were reportedly there since Tuesday. The panel was Thursday. (Zap2it)

Setting up camp to get into Hall H for the "Twilight: New Moon" session.

Setting up camp to get into Hall H for the “Twilight: New Moon” session. ()

Spirits remain high, even for those in the second line for the "Twilight: New Moon" session. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Spirits remain high, even for those in the second line for the “Twilight: New Moon” session.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage (Marisa Roffman / Zap2it)

Fans lined up on the side of the San Diego Convention Center had brought chairs to make the wait for the "New Moon" panel a bit more bearable.

Fans lined up on the side of the San Diego Convention Center had brought chairs to make the wait for the “New Moon” panel a bit more bearable. (Zap2it)

"Legion" star Tyrese Gibson meets his fans and signs copies of his graphic novel "Mayhem!"

“Legion” star Tyrese Gibson meets his fans and signs copies of his graphic novel “Mayhem!” (Marisa Roffman / Zap2it)

Comic artists James Baker, left, and Rhode Montijo pose for a picture at the 40th Comic-Con convention in San Diego.

Comic artists James Baker, left, and Rhode Montijo pose for a picture at the 40th Comic-Con convention in San Diego. ()

Shaun Healey, dressed as Rorschach from "Watchmen," texts while waiting in line during Comic-Con preview night. Related: Live updates from Comic-Con! Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage

Shaun Healey, dressed as Rorschach from “Watchmen,” texts while waiting in line during Comic-Con preview night.

Related: Live updates from Comic-Con!

Related: Complete Comic-Con coverage ()

Actor Robert Downey Jr., right, and actress Rachel McAdams, promote their new film "Sherlock Holmes" at the Comic-Con International 2009 convention held in San Diego Friday, July 24, 2009.

Actor Robert Downey Jr., right, and actress Rachel McAdams, promote their new film “Sherlock Holmes” at the Comic-Con International 2009 convention held in San Diego Friday, July 24, 2009.  (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

Fans walk past an Ironman 2 figure at Comic-Con International 2009 convention held in San Diego Friday, July 24, 2009.

Fans walk past an Ironman 2 figure at Comic-Con International 2009 convention held in San Diego Friday, July 24, 2009.  (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

Victoria Schmidt, foreground, dressed as Oola from Star Wars poses with other fans at Comic-Con International 2009 convention held in San Diego Friday, July 24, 2009.

Victoria Schmidt, foreground, dressed as Oola from Star Wars poses with other fans at Comic-Con International 2009 convention held in San Diego Friday, July 24, 2009.  (Denis Poroy / Associated Press)

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