Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Comic-Con 2019: All the Free Activations, From ‘The Good Place’ to ‘Batman’ to ‘The Expanse’ (Updating)
If you’re headed to San Diego Comic-con 2019, you already know you’re in for a week of incredible costumes, huge panels, and (hopefully!) buying a lot of comics. But what if you couldn’t get a badge, or just need a break from the craziness in the convention center?
Don’t worry about it, because there’ll be plenty to do all over San Diego during the 4-day nerdpocalypse — and we don’t just mean parties. During the day, studios will fill downtown with free events promoting fan-favorite shows and films, with plenty of activities, spectacles, and giveaways for badge holders and normies alike.
It can be hard to keep track of it all, but TheWrap has you covered. Read on for our handy guide to all the fun (and free) activations, from a re-creation of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” to a huge Batman tribute, to a chance to fly with the crew of the Roci from “The Expanse.”
We’ll be updating this post frequently, so check back often for the latest. And of course, TheWrap will be in San Diego for all of Comic-Con 2019. See our list of SDCC’s must-see panels, events and screenings here., and find out about the best and biggest parties here.
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NBC’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Experience
Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21 at Gaslamp Square (between the Convention Center and Hard Rock Hotel in front of the Tin Fish Restaurant).
Visit a recreation of the 99th precinct for fun activities, exclusive content, giveaways, and photo opportunities.
NBC’s “Superstore” Cloud 9 Pop-Up
Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21 inside the Hard Rock Hotel main lobby
The pop up for NBC’s “Superstore” offers exclusive content, a custom photo opportunity and a “customer service” desk to host exclusive “Superstore” giveaways. See the show’s official Twitter (@NBCSuperstore) for more during Comic-Con.
NBC’s “The Good Place” Diner – The Interdimensional Hole of Pancakes
Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 2 at Maryjane’s Diner at the Hard Rock Hotel
See the Hard Rock’s Maryjane’s Diner transformed into the Interdimensional Hole of Pancakes from Season 3 of “The Good Place.” See the show’s official Twitter (@nbcthegoodplace) for more during SDCC.
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FX Fearless Forum
Thursday July 18-Sunday July 21 at Hilton Bayfront Park immediately southeast of the San Diego Convention Center
Anchored by the “American Horror Story: 1984” – Face the Darkness activation, FX Fearless Forum will also feature the “What We Do in the Shadows” Lair, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Sunscreen Zone, and the “Archer” O2 Station. There’s also a nightly light show. Produced by FX Design in collaboration with BARTKRESA studio.
Fans can pre-register for a RFID badge, required to gain entry, on FXSDCC.com both in advance and on-site. Registration & badge collection is required to check into and participate in giveaways and other activities.
It goes down from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday July 18 through Saturday July 20, and from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday July 21.
HBO’s “Watchmen”
The Gaslamp Quarter will be site of what HBO is calling “a surprise in-world opportunity to engage with” the upcoming comic adaptation.
The Amazon Prime Video Experience
Thursday, July 18-Sunday July 21 at the corner of MLK and 1st.
Amazon is treating fans to a huge immersive experience inspired by “The Boys,” “Carnival Row” and the upcoming fourth season of “The Expanse.” Located across from the San Diego Convention Center, the activation will feature a 40-foot tower covered in LED screens playing scenes from all three shows. There will also be live, show-specific performances taking place onsite.
Attractions include a crime scene cover-up inspired by “The Boys,” a simulated voayge on the Rocinante from “The Expanse,” and exploring the “Carnival Row” Fantasy universe, including a neo-Victorian nightclub featuring a special performance.
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Inside, attendees receive collectible gold and silver coins they can use to further explore. There’s also a Cosplay Photography Corner, where a lifestyle photographer will take professional portraits as digital takeaways.
The Batman Experience Powered by AT&T
Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21 at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Batman, DC and AT&T have teamed up for a massive, interactive exhibition that includes the largest-ever collection of Batman-related props, costumes and vehicles, using all three levels of the Comic-Con museum’s 68,000 square feet space. The immersive pop-up museum and gaming-centric installation will be free and open to the public, with no SDCC badge required.
Featured elements include:
The Dark Knight Dive — a VR skydiving experience into the Gotham City.
The Batcave gaming lounge — featuring all generations of Batman video and arcade games, including “Batman The Brave And The Bold” (Wii or 3DS), “LEGO Batman 3” (PS4), “Batman: Arkham Knight” (PS4).
Hundreds of rare pieces of DC comic book art and large-scale film and television props, including several from Tim Burton’s “Batman,” which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Alongside classic props, there will also be a new car created by “Wayne Technology.”
WHAAM! KABOOM! POW! The Rogue Gallery Rumble — an interactive punching bag experience.
A special 6-foot Batman Black & White Statue designed by Todd McFarlane that will be unveiled wednesday, July 17.
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Source: the wrap feed
