This blog post has a good listing of off-site events and announced parties.

• Director Henry Selick and writer Neil Gaiman will appear on a panel to talk about the CORALINE film, which is coming soon to DVD and Blu-Ray. The panel takes place Friday, July 24th at 10:30-11:30.

• Write Brothers Software for Writers will exhibit at booth #1429 with product demonstrations of their most popular software, including Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 and Dramatica Pro. They are also participating in several programs. Details here.

• Writer Neil Kleid sent along his schedule including signings of his brand new book, THE BIG KAHN.

• Radical Comics is putting on a concert starring Nick and Gene Simmons at the Hard Rock which will be filmed as part of the Gene Simmons Family Jewels reality show on A&E; a contest is being run to win tickets.

• Paramount Home Entertainment features a booth where folks can be photographed at the helm of the Enterprise, fraternize with galactic green girls and enter to win a limited edition Captain’s chair. B.O.B., the gelatinous hero from DreamWorks Animation’s smash hit MONSTERS vs. ALIENS, makes a live appearance on family day (Sunday). The co-creators and stars of Comedy Central’s “Drawn Together” will also appear, and on Friday, July 24 there will be a Road Trip: Beer Pong happy hour.