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From July 23 to 26, the geeks shall inherit the Earth as the baddest, maddest and some might say saddest movie and TV fans of the world decamp to San Diego for the annual nerd extravaganza that is Comic-Con.

The itinerary for the shindig has just been released and amongst a whole host of over-priced merchandise, weird workshops and slightly creepy fancy dress homages is a very tasty list of special appearances and what are sure to be many trouser-wettingly exciting announcements.

We're planning on following the developments with eyes peeled and ears to the ground and will be sorting through the chaff and presenting you with all the tastiest wheat.

But what's got our interest piqued thus far? Read on and give into your inner dork…

Wednesday, July 22 will feature a bunch of special sneak-peek television pilot screenings with the likes of Human Target, V, and The Vampire Diaries all getting an early viewing. We'll let you know how they're received.

Thursday, July 23 is the first proper day of the Con and stuff we'll be looking out for includes the Disney: 3D Panel in which Uncle Walt's nieces and nephews will present new footage from A Christmas Carol, Alice In Wonderland and Tron - special guests include Robert Zemeckis and Tim Burton. Also featured are a special 3-D screening of Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, what’s sure to be a hectic panel about the future of TV's Burn Notice, featuring Bruce Campbell and Matt Nix, another panel featuring the stars of Dexter and a special screening of Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium Of Dr Parnassus.

Friday, July 24 is Star Wars Day and will feature all manner of stuff and nonsense from a galaxy far, far away. Meanwhile, a screening of the new cartoon series Batman: The Brave And The Bold will take place, as well as panels featuring the stars of Stargate Universe, the remake of The Prisoner, Caprica and Battlestar Galactica: The Plan and a special appearance from Peter Jackson and Neill Blomkamp who will be talking about the new sci-fi project, District 9.

Saturday, July 25 kicks of with a pilot screening and Q&A for new TV shows Eastwick and Warehouse 13. Later on, all geeky eyes will be fixed on the Heroes panel, where creator Tim Kring will give an exclusive look at the new series entitled Redemption. Then you've got a True Blood panel to round off the day. 

Sunday, July 26 sees a Doctor Who panel with David Tennant and Russell T Davies (we're promised some huge news for this, so keep tuned to Screenrush for all the latest developments). Also keeping the British end up are panels for Being Human and Torchwood, before the whole event is finished off with a very special interactive screening of Buffy The Musical.

Keep it locked on to Screenrush for all the latest developments and leave your comments below.

Glen Ferris