Sean Astin guest at con in Dubai UAE

Sean Astin will be a guest at the Middle East Film and Comic Con in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on April 5-6, 2013.

For more information, visit their web site and Facebook page.

Sean's schedule:
Friday: Autographs 3pm, Photo op 7:30pm
Saturday: Autographs 1pm, Photo op 3pm, Q&A 4:45-5:45pm

Remember, he will also be in Tokyo in May!

Sean at last year's Miles for Melanoma 5K

Here is some recently posted video from the Miles for Melanoma 5K held at Universal Studios, Los Angeles, on May 6, 2012. Sean can be seen running at 1:14, and handing out awards with fellow Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Jason Biggs ("Leo") at 1:37.

You can read Sean's report of the race on the Run3rd blog.

Sean Astin runs 2013 LA Marathon

Sean ran his 4th LA Marathon on March 17, 2013, finishing with a time of 4:42:31.  Here are many photos from the day.

Sean with Betty Wong and Robert Hitchcock

 Sean's St. Patrick's Day and #run3rd themed race gear:

Possible animated film "The Riddles"

Sean Astin and fellow Turtle Rob Paulsen are both attached to an animated film project "The Riddles Show."

"It is Jimmy Neutron meets Sherlock Holmes with a steam punk
twist. Tinkersville is a steam punk style town made up of toys. Every year, Ed Tinker, toy maker and founder, unveils a new toy for the town's museum. When the toy is stolen, everyone panics to find it and calls upon the help of the Riddle family. Aside his wacky parents, Mike Riddle puts his Sherlock Holmes mind to the test to find the missing toy. Using Tinker's time machine, Mike travels back through time to find clues and discovers something dark and leads him and his friends down a path of danger and mystery. Join the Riddles as they embark on wacky adventures, get chased by badly tempered monsters, travel through time, and all on a school night. Fan-Tinker-Tastic!"


It is not determined at this time what role Sean would voice.

For more information, visit the Riddles Facebook page, and their several fundraising sites:

Indigogo.com
GoFundMe.com
GoGetFunding.com

"Surgeon General" behind the scenes photos

Here are the first behind-the-scenes photos from the CBS pilot "Surgeon General," now filming in Atlanta GA. Sean plays Alan Fischer, "a short, neurotic psychiatrist with a gentle soul" on the US Surgeon General's staff. More details here.

Sean passes the offices of @Sons&Sons in mid-town Atlanta. The Coke truck is a dead giveaway for location!

Sean in wardrobe with Judith Chang

Video Interview from Toronto Comic Con

Sean Astin was interviewed by TheArtsScene.ca at the Toronto Comic Con.

Sean Astin at Toronto Comic Con Day 2

The second day at Comic Con featured a few Close Encounters of the Star Trek: The Next Generation kind. [Unless otherwise noted by copyright marks or credits, photos by me.]

Gates McFadden ("Dr. Beverly Crusher") stopped by and talked about her theater company, Ensemble Studio Theatre of LA. She was excited to have her photo taken with Sean!

Getting a photo of Patrick Stewart ("Captain John Luc Picard") was harder. He was surrounded by handlers and guards protecting him from stray cameras. I did manage to get a shot when he stopped by Sean's table to say "hello!"

Sean Astin at Toronto Comic Con Day 1

As aways at the cons, Sean signed autographs, and hugged, chatted and posed with fans. Many photos ensued!