Universal Studios Home Entertainment Celebrates Four Sensational New DVD Releases With Some of the Most Sought After Talent in Film and Television at Comic-Con International 2007

Universal Studios Home Entertainment Celebrates Four Sensational New DVD Releases With Some of the Most Sought After Talent in Film and Television at Comic-Con International 2007

- Cast and Creators of the Breakout NBC Series "Heroes" -
- Hot Fuzz Creators Edgar Wright and Nick Frost -
- Serenity Creator Joss Whedon -
- Plus a Special Screening of Sci-Fi Cult Classic Flash Gordon -

July 27th and 28th at the San Diego Convention Center

Friday, July 27

WHO: Edgar Wright and Nick Frost, creators and stars of the
mind-blowingly irreverent zombie fun fest Shaun of the Dead
and the wickedly funny action-comedy Hot Fuzz.

WHAT: Off-the-wall collaborators Edgar Wright and Nick Frost sign
autographs and take questions from fans to celebrate the
July 31, 2007 DVD release of their full throttle action
comedy Hot Fuzz.

WHERE/WHEN: Sails Pavilion Autograph Area
San Diego Convention Center
3:30-5:00PM

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WHAT: Exclusive showing of the high camp sci-fi favorite Flash
Gordon in honor of the August 7, 2007 release of the Flash
Gordon: Saviour of the Universe Edition DVD, featuring an
original soundtrack from the legendary Freddy Mercury and
Queen. Attendees are encouraged to come as their favorite
characters, with prizes for most outrageously original
costumes. The screening is open to the public on a first come,
first served basis.

http://www.flashgordondvd.com/

WHERE/WHEN: Pacific Gaslamp Theater
701 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619-232-0401
10:00PM

Saturday, July 28

WHO: Creator Tim Kring, artist Tim Sale and the cast of the NBC hit
series "Heroes," the 2007 People's Choice Award-winning new
drama and the year's most acclaimed and addictive new show.

WHAT: A conversation with the creator and stars of the most
talked-about show on television marks the August 28, 2007
release of the Heroes: Season 1 DVD. Watch a recap of the
season's most exciting moments, highlights of the DVD's
exclusive bonus features and a sneak peek at Season 2 and meet
the winners of the "Heroes" music video and comic book art
contests. Moderated by co-executive producer/comic book writer
Jeph Loeb, participate in a Q&A session with the cast, Kring
and Sale.

WHERE/WHEN: Room 20, San Diego Convention Center
12:45-2:00PM

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WHO: Oscar(R) and Emmy(R) nominated producer, writer and director
Joss Whedon, creator of the groundbreaking television series
"Firefly," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel"

WHAT: Joss Whedon introduces the August 21, 2007 release of his
spectacular "Firefly" feature film spin-off Serenity --
Collector's Edition with a special screening of the DVD's
exclusive bonus content, plus an audience Q&A.

WHERE/WHEN: Room 20
4:45-5:45PM

CONTACT: Universal Studios Home Entertainment:

Scott Lyons
Manager, Print Publicity
(818) 777-0523
Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com

Kelly Castell
Manager, Broadcast Publicity
(818) 777-0549
Kelly.Castell@nbcuni.com

Nicole Canizales
Manager, Online Publicity
(818) 777-0115
Nicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com

SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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