Comic-Con: FX photos and highlights – Day One

Day 1 of Comic Con ended with FX Networks offering the much talked about FXhibition highlighting their returning and new shows. Day two (Friday) of the FXhibition starts at 10am. On Saturday, July 23, FX will host a broadcast of Archer Live! at the FXhibition space as part of a special “silent disco” featuring light up headphones. The first 300 people who arrive will receive an Archer 4-in-1 blanket.

Highlights of the day:

A wax figure of actor Zach Galifianakis is seen on display at FXhibition during Comic-Con International 2016 at Hilton Bayfront on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for FX)

Guests ejjoy the AHS Fearless VR Experience at FXhibition during Comic-Con International 2016 at Hilton Bayfront on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for FX)

Actor Richard Sammel poses with A wax figure of Quinlan from “The Strain” at FXhibition during Comic-Con International 2016 at Hilton Bayfront on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for FX)

A wax figure of The White Nun is seen on display at FXhibition during Comic-Con International 2016 at Hilton Bayfront on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for FX)

Other highlights include:

·         The cast of The Strain stopped by the FXhibition space to pose with a variety of art installations based on iconic scenes from the series including a 25-foot “infected” Lady Liberty statue, “Quinlan” bust, and Strigoi Talon seat.

·         Thrill seekers went on a hair-raising journey into the America Horror Story universe through the AHS Fearless VR Experience.

·         It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’s Paddy’s Pub offered Comic-Con attendees an escape from the heat by providing non-stop water on tap.

·         Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll brought the show’s rock culture to the FXhibition through a larger-than-life installation, featuring a smashed guitar with broken pieces several feet in size. 

·         Fans were able to create shareable social media moments in the FX Sculpture Garden by face swapping with iconic FX characters including Archer’s “Pam Poovey,” American Horror Story: Asylum’s White Nun, Man Seeking Woman’s Troll, The Strain’s “Quinlan,”Baskets’ Clown and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s “Frank Reynolds” as the “troll” character from The Nightman Cometh.

·         The FX Lounge became a hotspot for visitors stopping in throughout the day for shade, entertainment and free WIFI.

·         Guests took a minute to rest their feet in special seating inspired by some of the world’s most iconic chairs re-interpreted as notable props from various FX series, including the American Horror Story: Hotel Mattress as a Barcelona Bench and Archer’s Martini Olive as an Oliva Chair.