Comic-Con 2013 Thursday schedule: ‘X-Files,’ ‘Divergent,’ ‘Dexter’ among highlights

Comic-Con regulars know Thursday is usually the calm before the epic storm of Friday and Saturday. And without “Twilight” on the agenda, this year’s first full day of the Con looks even less packed than usual.

Except, of course, for the 20th Anniversary of “The X-Files” which should fill Ballroom 20 past its breaking point and likely have hardcore fans lining up early just to guarantee a seat.

On the movie side, panels for “Divergent” and “Ender’s Game” will try to lure the “Twilight” crowd (and hopefully appeal to some non-“Twilight” loving sci-fi fans as well). While anticipated TV panels also include fan favorites “Psych,” “Dexter,” “Teen Wolf,” “Wilfred” and “Beauty and the Beast” and newcomers “Hannibal,” “The Blacklist,” “Star-Crossed” and “Intelligence” (with “Lost” star Josh Holloway).

Plus, the first ever Con panel for the BBC’s awesome “Sherlock” (which airs stateside on PBS). Sadly, without stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman — though don’t be surprised if they send a video greeting. (Plus, it’s in Ballroom 20 right before “X-Files,” so it’s likely to be a madhouse.)

Check out the full Thursday (July 18) schedule on Comic-Con’s site and a few TV and movie highlights below:

“Intelligence” (10:00am – 11:00am, Ballroom 20): Stars Josh Holloway (Lost), Meghan Ory (Once Upon a Time), and Marg Helgenberger (CSI) and executive producers Michael Seitzman (North Country), René Echevarria (Terra Nova, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and Tripp Vinson discuss the new CBS dramatic thriller.

“Star-Crossed” (11:00am – 12:00pm, Ballroom 20): Stars Matt Lanter (90210, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Aimee Teegarden (Friday Night Lights), and Grey Damon (Secret Circle, Nine Lives of Chloe King), along with executive producers Adele Lim (One Tree Hill), Meredith Averill (The Good Wife), Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec (Mission Impossible, Alias), and Scott Rosenberg (Gone In 60 Seconds, Con Air) invite you to get a first look at the futuristic epic romance tale.

“Beauty and the Beast” (12:00pm – 12:45pm, Ballroom 20): Kristin Kreuk (Smallville) and Jay Ryan (Terra Nova) along with executive producers Jennifer Levin (Without a Trace), and Sherri Cooper (Brothers and Sisters), invite all #Beasties to join them for an exclusive discussion of what is ahead for #VinCat and the sophomore season of the breakout fan-favorite series from the CW network.

“Psych” (1:00pm – 2:00pm, Ballroom 20): For the fifth year running, cable TV’s most beloved fake psychic detective series is bringing its signature brand of humor, pop culture nostalgia and delicious flavor to Comic-Con.

“Sherlock” (2:15pm – 3:15pm, Ballroom 20): Steven Moffat (co-creator, executive producer and writer), Mark Gatiss (co-creator, executive producer and writer), and Sue Vertue (producer) discuss the latest adventures of Sherlock Holmes and his long-suffering faithful friend, Dr. John Watson.

“The Blacklist” (3:00pm – 4:00pm, Room 6A): View a preview the first episode of the highly anticipated new NBC drama series The Blacklist from Sony Pictures Television.

“The X-Files” (3:30pm – 4:30pm, Ballroom 20): It’s been two decades since FBI Special Agents Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) first partnered to investigate unsolved paranormal cases. The X-Files made primetime safe for sci-fi, and spawned a generation of hugely successful writer/producers. Somewhere, the truth is still out there.

“Enders Game” and “Divergent” (3:50pm – 4:50pm, Hall H): Summit Entertainment presents a special sneak peek at the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved, award-winning novel Enders Game. The panel will also feature the first footage ever seen of the futuristic thriller based on the #1 New York Times best-selling novel, Divergent.

“Wilfred” (4:00pm – 5:00pm, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront): Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings) stars as Ryan, a young man struggling unsuccessfully to make his way in the world until he forms a unique friendship with Wilfred, his neighbor’s canine pet, played by Jason Gann (The Wedge), who co-created and starred in the Australian version of Wilfred in 2007.

“The Walking Dead 10th Anniversary Panel” (4:15pm – 5:15pm, Room 6A): Robert Kirkman discusses the evolution of The Walking Dead and his plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, in a lively Q&A forum.

“Teen Wolf” (6:00pm – 7:00pm, Ballroom 20): Join cast members Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, Dylan O’Brien, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden, Charlie Carver, and Max Carver plus executive producer Jeff Davis for a Q&A as they discuss season 3 and share a special video presentation exclusively for Comic-Con fans.

“Dexter” (6:30pm – 7:30pm, Hall H): You’ve been there for every edge-of-your-seat moment, every kill, inside Dexter’s most intimate thoughts, watching him transform before your eyes. Now, after eight amazing seasons, it’s time to say goodbye to America’s Favorite Serial Killer.

“Hannibal” (6:45pm – 7:45pm, Room 6A): Emmy Award-winning executive producer Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies), director David Slade (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Martha De Laurentiis (Red Dragon), and star Hugh Dancy (Agent Will Graham) reveal juicy morsels from behind the scenes of the groundbreaking NBC drama Hannibal.

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