Preparing for Day One of San Diego Comic-Con International 2012

San Diego prepares for the first day of the 2012 Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 11.

Ashley Greene at the ‘Breaking Dawn: Part 2’ Fan Event

Ashley Greene autographs a poster at The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 fan event. The actress tweeted: "It was AMAZING to meet all of your wonderful Twilight fans at Comic-Con tonight! Love you guys!"

Kellan Lutz Poses with a Fan-Made Poster

Kellen Lutz poses for a photo with fans at the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 fan event. On life during Twilight, the actor said: "I really enjoy meeting fans across the world doing conventions and meet and greets. That's the best part of it."

Stephenie Meyer Signs a Fan Autograph at ‘Breaking Dawn’ Event

Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, also attended the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 fan event. At the panel, Meyer said she's "kinda burned out on vampires right now." The author is currently pursuing a new book without any bloodsuckers featured in it. "I like this new idea, and we're going to pursue it."

Nikki Reed Poses on the Red Carpet

Nikki Reed attended the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 Summit's Hall panel with Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and other castmembers on stage. Reed told The Hollywood Reporter she was excited to see completed footage of the film. "I'm looking forward to seeing some of the movie. They sort of hide it from us," she said.

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Peter Facinelli Speaks at the Panel

Peter Facinelli joined fellow castmembers Stewart, Pattinson, Lautner and others — including author Meyer — for the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 panel. The actor told THR he's walking away with two major memories. "One is fun events like this. Fans and how you support us, staying with us for this whole ride." Then he added, "The cast — getting to experience them and getting to know them."

Stan Lee, Mark Hamill at ‘Stan Lee’s World of Heroes’ Panel

Comic book writer, actor and producer Stan Lee joins actor Mark Hamill to speak at panel discussion for Stan Lee's World of Heroes, a newly introduced YouTube channel that will feature a podcast along with fan-dedicated content and narrative programming. "I'm happy as hell that Marvel's doing so well," he said. "The fun of what we do is that we're always moving ahead."

Stewart Joins Pattinson and Lautner On Stage for ‘Twilight’ Panel

Stewart joins co-stars Pattinson and Lautner on-stage for the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 panel. On the series now ending, the actress said, "We got to live in this world for a long time. But it feels good. It feels like, 'Yes, we did it, yes we finished! It's bittersweet."

Taylor Lautner On Stage for the ‘Breaking Dawn: Part 2’ Panel

Lautner looks to his co-stars Stewart and Pattinson at the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 discussion panel. In speaking on the transformation of Stewart's character Bella, Lautner said she's "transformed herself into this sleek, sexy vampire." The actor also told himself to soak up every moment when it started to near the end. "I'm glad that I did that because I do remember every moment up until the last day."

Lautner, Pattinson and Stewart On Stage During ‘Twilight’ Panel

Lautner, Pattinson and Stewart share a laugh while on stage during the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 discussion panel. When asked to compare this Comic-Con to when he first came, Pattinson said the first one was "genuinely frightening." He then added, "You get used to it surprisingly quickly." While comparing it to a big premiere, he says there's more back-and-forth with Comic-Con.

Saban’s Power Rangers Pose at the 2012 Comic-Con

The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers celebrate their 20th year anniversary at this year's Comic-Con. To commemorate, a panel titled "Power Rangers: 20 Years and Beyond" was held at the event. During the panel, details were revealed on the long-awaited release of the series on DVD.

Promotion of Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’ Continues at Comic-Con

Continued promotion for Ridley Scott's summer sci-fi film Prometheus at this year's Comic-Con included an introduced line of action figures for the movie. NECA introduced the first two series in a line of Prometheus-inspired figures. Included is Michael Fassbender's David, complete with a detachable head.

Fox Animation Pedicabs Cruise the Streets

Pedicabs designed after a variety of Fox Animation Studio series including Family Guy and The Cleveland Show take to the streets in San Diego's historic Gaslamp District at the 2012 Comic-Con.

Sarah Silverman and John C. Reilly

Disney's flick Wreck-It Ralph debuted new footage, with voice stars Sarah Silverman and John C. Reilly making the rounds to promote the film.

Morgan Spurlock

Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, speaking with Jeremy Parsons, returns to Comic-Con after taping a documentary about the festival in 2011.

Kevin Smith

Geek king Kevin Smith needs no official excuse to attend Comic-Con. Without any films to promote, he's in town to moderate a panel with William Shatner and host his annual Hall H Q&A, Comi-Kev.

MTV’s ‘Teen Wolf’

Only their second year at the event, Teen Wolf stars Tyler Hoechlin, Dylan O'Brien, Holland Roden, Tyler Posey, Colton Haynes and Crystal Reed greeted their packed panel with the announcement of a third, super-sized season order of 24 episodes.

Jackie Chan and Laura Weissbecker

Jackie Chan and Laura Weissbecker speak at the CZ12 panel.

‘The Expendables 2’

Arnold Schwarzenegger, center, and Sylvester Stallone, left, made their first Comic-Con appearance at a panel for Lionsgate’s Expendables 2 on Thursday afternoon. Football player-turned-actor Terry Crews, right, also muscled in on the action to promote the film, which will be released Aug. 17.

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams speaks at the Oz: The Great and Powerful panel. She playes a witch in the movie alongside Mila Kunis and Rachel Weisz, while James Franco stars as the Wizard of Oz.

Tim Burton

Director-producer Tim Burton touts his upcoming animated movie Frankenweenie at Comic-Con.

‘The Expendables 2’

Inside the Expendables 2 panel, where Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger made their first Comic-Con appearance.

MIla Kunis

Mila Kunis speaks at the Oz: The Great and Powerful panel. She plays one of the witches alongside Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz, while James Franco stars as the Wizard of Oz.

Michael C. Hall

Michael C. Hall walks the red carpet in support of Showtime's Dexter.

CW’s ‘Nikita’

Shane West, Maggie Q, Lyndsy Fonseca, Melinda Clarke and Aaron Stanford promote their CW series, Nikita, at Comic-Con.

Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene and Jackson Rathbone

Twilight stars Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene and Jackson Rathbone attend the Movies On Demand lounge at Comic-Con. The final installment of the series, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, hits theaters Nov. 16.

Chris Daughtry

American Idol season 5 alum  Chris Daughtry attends the "Darkness & Light" party hosted by DC Entertainment. It benefited the We Can Be Heroes campaign, which seeks to fight hunger in Africa.

Connor Cruise

Connor Cruise, the 17-year-old son of Tom Cruise, djs at the IGN and Expendables 2 party at Comic-Con. He recently visited his father on the Mammoth Lakes, Calif. set of Oblivion.

‘Archer’ Panel

The Archer screening heats up with moderator Damian Holbrook, creator Adam Reed, and actors H. Jon Benjamin and Aisha Tyler. The FX animated spy series was renewed for a fourth season back in February.

Jay Ryan and Kristin Kreuk

Jay Ryan and Kristin Kreuk talk to The Hollywood Reporter at our exclusive video lounge at Comic-Con. In terms of what Beauty and the Beast will look like, Ryan kiboshed ideas that the TV series will be similar in tone to the animated Disney film, instead suggesting that it's close to the 1987 CBS show with Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton.

Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed and Peter Facinelli

Twilight stars Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed and Peter Facinelli spoke to The Hollywood Reporter at THR’s exclusive video lounge before their panel. Reed told The Hollywood Reporter that she was excited to see completed footage of the film. "I'm looking forward to seeing some of the movie. They sort of hide it from us," she said.

Jackson Rathbone, Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz

Jackson Rathbone, Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz visited The Hollywood Reporter’s exclusive video lounge before their Comic-Con panel on Thursday. While chatting about the final film, Rathbone mentioned one of his most memorable fan moments.

Dax Shepard and Tom Arnold

Dax Shepard and Tom Arnold talked to The Hollywood Reporter about Hit and Run, which stars both actors and Shepard also directed.

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan poses at The Hollywood Reporter's video lounge. The actor was in San Diego promoting his new film, Chinese Zodiac, which he also directed.

Clark Spencer and Rich Moore

Wreck-It Ralph producer Clark Spencer and director Rich Moore talk to THR about the upcoming animated film, which follows a bad-guy video game character who wants to be good.

‘Nikita’ Cast

The cast of Nikita and executive producer Craig Silverstein spoke to THR about the CW show. Nikita ended on a high note at the end of last season and during the Comic-Con panel Thursday evening, the cast didn’t let up on season three hints.