Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

2011

1h 28m

6.9(63 votes)

Documentary

Overview

A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

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Cast & Crew

18 members

Writing

Frank Miller

Self

Acting

Seth Rogen

Self

Directing

Eli Roth

Self

Acting

Kenneth Branagh

Self

Acting

Paul Scheer

Self

Writing

Stan Lee

Self

Acting

Thomas Jane

Self

Directing

Guillermo del Toro

Self

Writing

Matt Groening

Self

Directing

Kevin Smith

Self

Acting

Corey Feldman

Self

Acting

Seth Green

Self

Writing

Joss Whedon

Self

Directing

Edgar Wright

Self

Writing

Paul Dini

Self

Acting

Grant Morrison

Self

Acting

Alicia Arden

Princess Leia

Acting

Adrianne Curry

Slave Leia

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