Paramount+’s The Lodge Returns to San Diego with ‘Star Trek,’ ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ ‘Criminal Minds,’ and More for the Ultimate Fan Experience
Paramount+ The Lodge is back and are beaming us aboard with a San Diego Comic Con takeover! Let us all head back to the Lodge to meet new and returning shows, attend panels with screenings, exclusive content, activations, booths and MORE!
PARAMOUNT+ PANELS
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
- Cowabunga! From the studios that brought audiences the Mutant Mayhem film, the all-new Paramount+ original series TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES explores the adventures of everyone’s favorite pizza-loving heroes as they emerge from the sewers and onto the streets of NYC. Join the voices of Leo, Raph, Donnie, Mikey and special guests, as well as series producers, for an exclusive panel featuring never-before-seen content moderated by host, writer, podcaster and stand-up comedian Claire Lim. Thursday, July 25, 2:15 – 3:15 PM PT, Room: 6BCF
DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN
- DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN cast, showrunner and executive producers discuss the upcoming prequel to the fan-favorite series DEXTER. Join showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, executive producer Scott Reynolds and cast members Christian Slater (Harry Morgan), Patrick Gibson (Dexter Morgan) and Molly Brown (Debra Morgan) as they share what to expect from the new series and unveil a few exciting surprises. Moderated by DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN special guest star, Sarah Michelle Gellar. Friday, July 26, 5:45-6:45 PM PT, Ballroom 20.
STAR TREK RETURNS TO HALL H
- The fan-favorite STAR TREK universe panel returns to San Diego Comic-Con, featuring exclusive back-to-back conversations with cast and producers from STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, a Hall H welcome to new cast members from STAR TREK: SECTION 31, plus reveals and surprises you won’t want to miss! Moderated by award-winning filmmaker, director and executive producer Justin Simien.
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS cast members scheduled to appear include Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn and Ethan Peck, alongside executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers.
STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS will feature voice cast members Jack Quaid, Tawny Newsome, Noël Wells and Jerry O’Connell, along with creator and executive producer Mike McMahan and executive producer Alex Kurtzman.
STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY will feature executive producers and co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau.
STAR TREK: SECTION 31 will have its Hall H debut with cast members Omari Hardwick, Sam Richardson and Kacey Rohl, along with executive producer Alex Kurtzman and director Olatunde Osunsanmi. Saturday, July 27, 1:45-3:15 PM PT, Hall H.
PARAMOUNT+ ACTIVATIONS
STAR TREK MENAGERIE BOOTH
- Behold the STAR TREK Menagerie booth on the convention floor, displaying creatures across renowned STAR TREK properties. Come one and all to get an up-close look at exciting specimens from STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, STAR TREK: PICARD, STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES and more! Become part of the Menagerie yourself as you enter the human display for an immersive photo opportunity. A SDCC badge is required for entry. Booth #3529.
Located at the Gaslamp’s Happy Does (340 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101), this interactive fan experience will be available to the public starting July 24 from 6–10pm, July 25-27 from 12–10pm daily, and July 28 from 10am–7pm. Admission is free, but on a reservation system: https://feverup.com/m/186648
They are bringing all the shows I love! I’ve just finished Star Trek: Discovery and am missing my captain already but LOVED the end. Am hoping (no spoilers) that the new character we met takes over the helm and explores the galaxy. I am catching up on Criminal Minds: Evolution and have been thinking MAYBE I’d survive a serial killer (probably not). I can’t wait for the new season of Ghosts and meeting new guests and meet Flower’s friend <juicy>. As well as bringing other series that are on my watch list! Leave a comment if you got into the Lodge and what your hoping to see this year!
Paramount+’s The Lodge will return for a second year to San Diego’s Gaslamp District. On the seventh stop of its 2024 cross-country tour, The Lodge will immerse guests in activations featuring more titles and iconic franchises than ever before. Step onto a STAR TREK starship; celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nickelodeon’s SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS by exploring Bikini Bottom’s Jellyfish Fields; jump into the whimsical world of IF and be paired with your very own IF companion; and grab a slice with the heroes in a half-shell at the TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES pizza parlor.Additional experiences will feature GHOSTS, CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION, TULSA KING, INK MASTER, and CBS SPORTS.
Create a Custom T-Shirt on a STAR TREK Starship
Stepping onto a STAR TREK starship, fans can customize their very own “Starfleet swag.” Utilizing a replicator, visitors will be able to place an order via touch-screen tablet and customize their t-shirts with options from a curated list of STAR TREK franchise-inspired insignia. This experience is available exclusively at The Lodge, and gives fans the chance to take home completely unique customized merch.
Olfactory Atelier Inspired by GHOSTS
In the CBS Original GHOSTS, scents are one of the strongest connections ghosts have to the living world. The Lodge will feature Woodstone Manor’s Olfactory Atelier, where guests are invited to step into the enchanting ambiance of ‘The Livings’-own living room workshop (filled with easter eggs from the show). Essence Chemists will entice them to explore a collection of specialized perfumes—each perfume displays a unique homage to the ghosts in the series. Fans will leave with a scent of their choosing, allowing them to carry a piece of the Manor’s mystique with them throughout the living world at SDCC and beyond.
Solve a Case for CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION Behavioral Analysis Unit
For all the CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION lovers, The Lodge will have an in-world office inspired by the series’ Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), filled with a chaotic spread of evidence, paperwork, unpredictable clues, and more. Guests can dive into their own investigative work to help BAU agents connect-the-dots to the ongoing case.
IF’s Cozy Ferris Wheel Photo Op
The Lodge is bringing the whimsical world of IF to SDCC. With the inviting Luna Park marquee complete with carnival lights galore, guests can line up to “ride” the ferris wheel. While in the queue, fans can play a game of hopscotch before they get onstage with a magical button that brings the Memory Lane Retirement Community Register to life and auto-pairs the guest with their very own IF companion for the photo op.
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES–Themed Pizza Parlor
The Lodge will bring the love story between pizza and TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES to life with the tastiest slice in town: Turtle Power Pizza. The pizza parlor will be decked out with illustrated stylings to welcome guests into the world of the new series. SDCC-goers will be able to fuel up for their next adventure with a slice of ‘za accompanied by beverages inspired by the colors of the four Turtles, perfect for heroes in a half-shell of any age.
Jellyspotting in Bikini Bottom
Nickelodeon and Paramount+ are celebrating the 25th anniversary of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and guests are invited to join the fun and immerse themselves into a day-in-the-life at Bikini Bottom’s Jellyfish Fields. Partake in “jellyspotting” throughout the day and catch jellyfish using “Ol’ Reliable,” SpongeBob’s most trusted jellyfish net. Upon entry, special jellyspotting gear will be handed out so fans can see the world through a joyous sponge-colored lens.
INK MASTER Tattoo Parlor
Expanding from last year’s INK MASTER-themed space, The Lodge will include a tattoo parlor set where high-brow modern meets edgy. The activation will allow guests to step inside the series, with an opportunity to get a temporary airbrush tattoo done of their choice from the stencils inspired by Paramount+’s featured shows & films.
BRED2BUCK Saloon from TULSA KING
TULSA KING will take over the Happy Does indoor bar with a themed ‘BRED2BUCK Saloon.’ Taking elements from the series with props, graphics, neon lights, as well as exciting Season 2 references for fans, guests will be able to enjoy in-world drinks that’ll knock their boots off. The saloon will also feature games that take guests into the world of CBS Sports including the hook and ring toss and UEFA Champions League themed soccer ball kicking challenge.
The Lodge Ski Pass sponsored by Walmart+
On the back of each Lodge Ski Pass this year, guests will receive an exclusive offer for a 3-month Walmart+ subscription as well as other surprise rewards while visiting The Lodge.
PARAMOUNT PASSPORT
- For the third year, Paramount fans will have the opportunity to take part in a city-wide digital scavenger hunt via www.ParamountPassport.com. Either enter the website on your phone or scan a QR code at any of the activation sites. Once registered, guests can scan an item at the following locations after interacting with the space and earn a passport stamp. Once a guest visits all seven locations, they can head to the Paramount Passport Redemption area located at Paramount+’s The Lodge for limited edition prizes. The digital passport will also feature information on all Paramount activations and panels. The Passport is not an official SDCC activation, therefore no badge is required for participation.
- Participating locations:
- Paramount+’s The Lodge at Happy Does Bar (340 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101)
- SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Fountain at the Omni Hotel (675 L St, San Diego, CA 92101)
- SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel (207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101)
- STAR TREK Menagerie (San Diego Convention Center, Booth #3529)
- Nickelodeon / SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (San Diego Convention Center, Booth #4113)
- Super7 x TMNT: Mikey’s Pizza Parlor Pop-Up (550 14th St #116, San Diego, CA 92101) *Friday, 7/26 only
- IF Photo Opp – Take a Picture with Blue! (Interactive Zone at Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101)
About Paramount+
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