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Enjoy a performance of songs from your favorite musicals of stage and screen. Travel through history to explore the countless musicals that have entertained audiences everywhere, from Broadway theaters to living room TVs. You’ll hear songs from stage musicals and movie musicals, movies turned into stage musicals, and movie musicals turned into stage musicals turned back into movie musicals. A revue that captures the nostalgia of MGM Technicolor and celebrates the innovations that keep musicals alive today.

Paramount+ is bringing The Lodge back to San Diego Comic-Con for a second year with more titles, iconic franchise celebrations, and immersive activations than ever before! The Lodge will offer the ultimate fan experience featuring themed activations and swag to take home for fans of all ages from popular titles and franchises like STAR TREK, TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, IF, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and many more. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/step-back-into-paramounts-the-lodge-at-san-diego-comic-con-2024/ Paramount+ on Facebook / Instagram Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram / X / YouTube

Get ready to step back into the world of "Shaun of the Dead." In honor of the beloved cult classic film’s 20th anniversary, Focus Features is bringing an immersive offsite to San Diego Comic-Con. Visitors will step into the 520 Fifth Ave space (open Thursday-Saturday from Noon - 6 p.m. and Sunday Noon - 4 p.m.) to be transported directly into the universe of the film. The event will recreate the Winchester Tavern and other iconic settings from the movie, with interactive photo ops, complimentary cans of themed beer courtesy of Beer Zombies (21+, while supplies last), exclusive merch, game demos, giveaways, and more. Fans will get an early playthrough of a "Shaun of the Dead" inspired level of the upcoming co-op action game, Funko Fusion, developed by 10:10 Games, ahead of its release this fall. The event is free, and reservation slots will open to Focus Insiders first beginning July 16 at 10 a.m. PT. Reservation slots will open to the public on July 17 at 8 a.m. PT, with accommodations for walk-ups. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/shaun-of-the-dead-immersive-pop-up-experience-heading-to-san-diego-comic-con-2024/

Comic-Con’s 2024 Masquerade on-stage costume competition, a tradition at Comic-Con since 1974, will be Saturday evening, July 27, starting at 8:30 p.m. The event celebrates not only the contribution of costuming to the popular arts but also the amazing creations that our attendees make and bring to the convention. The costume presentations, intermission entertainment, and awards presentation will run approximately two and a half hours and be set in the convention center’s 3,900-seat Ballroom 20, with overflow seating available with large screens in the Sails Pavilion and in a second ballroom. Entry Form Visit: www.comic-con.org/cc/things-to-do/masquerade

This year’s Fandom party musical guest will be the multi-platinum global superstar Jason Derulo. The 22-platinum-single singer, who has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, will be performing some of his most popular hits live at the party. The multi-platinum singer and songwriter, visionary entrepreneur, best-selling author, and committed philanthropist will help to celebrate Fandom’s 20th anniversary. You can also learn more about his upcoming Z2 graphic novel, Jason Derulo’s "Uzo," at the party. You can enter now for a chance to attend, and entries will close at 6 a.m. PT on July 19. And be sure to follow @getfandom on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for additional party updates. The party is 21+ Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/fandom-brings-back-fan-favorite-party-to-san-diego-comic-con-2024/

Thursday through Sunday at the convention, fans can stop by the Fifth Avenue Landing immediately behind the convention center for an “unhinged” carnival activation. Attendees will find a variety of rides and attractions inspired by the series, including Mr. Johnson’s Closet of Curiosities, Gregory’s Garden Goofballs, and the Principal Ava-inspired swing ride “Finest One in, First One Out”. Additional fun includes Barbara’s “Blessed and Pressed”, Melissa’s MVP Showdown, Janine’s “Reach for the Stars” challenge, and a quirky dunk tank experience. To top it off, the Philadelphia Eagles Drumline will perform hourly, and a festival playlist curated by The Roots’ Questlove, Ava’s fictional former bandmate, will set the atmosphere. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/abbott-elementary-is-bringing-a-v-a-fest-to-san-diego-comic-con-2024/ The activation will be open: Thursday, July 25 from 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28 from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ABBOTT ELEMENTARY on Facebook / Instagram #AbbottElementary

Disney’s Enter The Forbidden Zone: Fans will be transported through the legacy of this global epic franchise in the new Planet of the Apes Experience Don’t have a badge for Comic-Con International? Not to worry, everyone is welcome to attend this unique experience! 20th Century Studios’ summer epic action-adventure, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will reign at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International. Fans in San Diego will have multiple opportunities to engage with filmmakers, artists and talent that created this masterpiece. WHEN: Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, July 28 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Sunday only) WHAT: Dive into six decades of one of the world’s most popular and thought-provoking franchises with this immersive exhibition of costumes, comics, props, and so much more from the beloved Planet of The Apes series. Go behind-the-scenes on the latest hit film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and re-live some of the best moments and most compelling characters that have graced both page and screen since the dramatic cinematic debut of Planet of the Apes in 1968. WHERE: San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (across the street from the Convention Ctr) at 200 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego

The fires burning across Los Angeles have affected tens of thousands of people, including athletes and staff for the city's sports teams. Pasadena's iconic Rose Bowl was under evacuation warning.

The alert status for heightened combustion hazards in the county's inland valleys and mountains went into effect at 4 a.m. Wednesday and will last until 6 p.m. Friday.

Nearly 9,000 San Diego Gas and Electric customers were without power Wednesday afternoon due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs, with more than 69,000 others at risk of being shut off due to weather conditions.