For the first time, Syfy will launch a live broadcast from Comic-Con 2016.

The network will air a three-night telecast at 8 p.m./7 p.m. central, directly from the conference in San Diego from Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23. Each night, Syfy Presents Live From Comic-Con will bring viewers celebrity interviews, breaking news and behind-the-scenes reports. The hosted live broadcast will highlight the biggest stars, top franchise reveals, panel news, exclusive sneak peeks of the hottest films, as well as audience interaction, games, party coverage and much more.

“Our goal with Syfy Presents Live From Comic-Con is to give everyone the experience of being on the convention floor, at the events, or just walking through the frenzied streets of the Gaslamp District … with hundreds of thousands of their closest friends,” said Heather Olander, senior vice president, alternative series, development and production, Syfy.

Chris McCumber, president, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, said Syfy has been a mainstay at Comic-Con for nearly two decades and is looking forward to increasing engagement at the convention.

“Each and every year, we can’t wait to get to San Diego to share our mutual fandom and passion for all things pop culture with our viewers,” McCumber said. “And this year, we’re thrilled to extend that immediate, first-hand access to those at home as well.”

From July 17 - July 23, Syfy will also kick off a Syfy’s 7 Days of Comic-Con celebration on-air, online and across its social media platforms that will offer fans customized, exclusive content before and throughout the event.

Syfy Presents Live From Comic-Con is produced by Wilshire Studios, with Corin Nelson serving as executive producer/showrunner.

Comic-Con runs from Thursday, July 21 - Sunday, July 24. Celebrating its 47th year, the festival has grown to more than 165,000 people, and hosts some of TV and film’s biggest stars and pop culture aficionados.

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