Adult Swim confirms that it will attend this year’s San Diego Comic-Con revealing the content of its panels with the spin-off of Rick and Morty Y Primal as protagonists
Adult Swim has revealed its lineup for San Diego Comic-Con, with names like Rick and Morty and Primal starring. Cartoon Network’s late-night programming block looks to build on recent successes, promoting new and returning series ahead of its own festival event in August, an event that will travel to the East Coast for the first time since its 2018 debut.
With San Diego Comic Con returning after previous cancellations due to COVID-19 restrictions and the popularity of Rick and Morty across five seasons, coupled with the hype surrounding the acclaimed fantasy adventure series by the critics, Primal, the hype of the fans is through the roof.
Adult Swim’s lineup for the weekend of July 22-24 at SDCC includes a Q&A from Smiling Friendsthe talk with questions and answers of the second season of Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal, screening of Rick and Morty: The Vindicators, and the talk with questions and answers of the 3rd season of Tuca & Bertie. Check out the full event details below:
SMILING FRIENDS. Discussion and questions and answers
Friday, July 22, 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Join Michael Cusak and Zach Hadel, the creators behind Adult Swim’s new animated series SMILING FRIENDS to find out what’s in store for Pim, Charlie and the rest of the company dedicated to bringing happiness to their strange but colorful world. Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal Season 2 Discussion and Q&A
Friday, July 22, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. (Pacific Time)
After winning five Emmy® Awards, including “Outstanding Animated Program,” the second season of Genndy Tartakovksy’s Primal returns to Adult Swim. Join Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars) and Art Director Scott Wills (The Ren & Stimpy Show, Samurai Jack) for a deep dive into the second season of the acclaimed animated adventure. . Indigo Ballroom, Bayfront Hilton San Diego
Rick and Morty: The Vindicators Screening and Q&A
Friday, July 22, 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Calling all Rick and Morty fans! Join Executive Producer Sarah Carbiener and Rick and Morty Writer/Producer Nick Rutherford for a first look at the Adult Swim digital series based on the Rick and Morty characters. Be the first to see Supernova, Vance Maximus, Alan Rails, Crocubot, and Noob Noob fight crime, prevent genocide, and have fun without Rick and Morty. Indigo Ballroom, Bayfront Hilton San Diego
Discussion and questions and answers about the third season of Tuca and Bertie
Saturday, July 23, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. PT
This summer is sure to sizzle with the long-awaited return of Tuca & Bertie on Adult Swim! Creator/Executive Producer Lisa Hanawalt will join series star Tiffany Haddish (Tuca), along with Nicole Beyer (Gamby) and Sasheer Zamata (Kara), to dive into the upcoming third season of Adult Swim’s animated comedy about the colorful bird best friends navigating the ups and downs of adulthood in life, love and everything in between. Indigo Ballroom, Bayfront Hilton San Diego.
a commercial success, Smiling Friends sure to interest fans with a sneak peek at what’s to come, while the much-anticipated return of Tuca and Bertie, featuring the voices of Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong, should excite many Adult Swim audiences at its panel. However, perhaps the biggest success of the event is the spin-off of rick and mortyas viewers seek a first look at The Vindicators in his own series. By getting a chance to mingle with fans and reveal some of his latest projects, Adult Swim could be an impressive draw at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.