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Showing posts with label Comic-con. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comic-con. Show all posts

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Walk Through the Biggest Comic-Con in the U.S...

San Diego Comic-Con 2024
"Get ready to geek out! Join me for an epic tour of the San Diego Comic Con 2024 exhibit hall. I'm diving deep into the heart of the action, showcasing all the mind-blowing booths, exclusive merchandise, and incredible cosplay. From Marvel to DC, Star Wars to anime, it's all here .With over 130,000 attendees, Comic-Con is held every summer in July, and literally takes over San Diego. The main attraction of Comic-Con is the Exhibit Hall, but there are hundreds of panels, and tons of off-site events in the Gaslamp District. San Diego Comic-Con is like heaven on earth for nerds, geeks, and fans!"

Monday, October 23, 2023

Fantasic Cosplay at this year's NYCC...

NEW YORK COMIC-CON 2023
Welcome to the heart of cosplay creativity at New York Comic Con 2023! Dive into the vibrant world of NYCC's incredible cosplayers, as we bring you a visually stunning and music-filled journey through this pop culture paradise. From superheroes to sci-fi icons, our video captures the dedication, talent, and passion of cosplayers who brought their favorite characters to life. Join us for a mesmerizing showcase of costumes, epic moments, and a soundtrack that will keep you grooving. Don't miss out on the magic of New York Comic Con – hit that play button and let the adventure begin!

Monday, October 24, 2022

Highlights from New York Comic-Con 2022!

NEW YORK COMIC-CON
New York Comic Con 2022 was held at the Javits Center in New York City. NYCC 2022 brings all fans of comics, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, toys, movies, television and much more together for an extended weekend of fun and entertainment!

Friday, July 29, 2022

Friday, July 22, 2022

San Diego Comic-Con Returns!

Want to know what it's like to be at SDCC?
Get a POV Look at Comic-Con 2022 and enjoy!
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Friday, July 26, 2019

SDCC: Best Cosplay from Comic-Con 2019


Cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con
Harley Quinn, The King in the North, Mystique and more cosplayers were spotted at San Diego Comic-Con this year.

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Star Trek: Discovery - Comic-Con Trailer


STAR TREK: DISCOVERY - Season Two
Discover the next adventure of Starfleet. Watch a new trailer of the highly anticipated season two premiere of Star Trek: Discovery, which makes its epic return to CBS All Access on January 17, 2019! Debuted at New York Comic Con during its Madison Square Garden panel with cast and executive producers, this trailer previews the continued voyage of the U.S.S. Discovery and its crews' mission to discover new worlds and new life forms.

Friday, October 6, 2017

New York Comic Con is this Weekend!


NEW YORK COMIC CON
Join host, Lorraine Cink, for what to look out for at New York Comic Con 2017!

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Lupita Nyongo Incognito at SDCC

"So, did you see me at Comic-Con?"
Academy Award-winning Actress Lupita Nyongo was cosplaying as the Pink Ranger at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Check her out!

Sunday, July 23, 2017

DC Giants Unite at SDCC


Comic-Con Sneak Peek at 'Justice League'
[Source: Yahoo!News] Yesterday, major movie news broke from San Diego Comic-Con when The Hollywood Reporter wrote that, public denials to the contrary, Warner Bros. was looking for a way to replace Ben Affleck as Batman immediately after the release of this fall’s Justice League­ — meaning that Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman would feature a new star in the Dark Knight’s cape and cowl. Given that Affleck is at the center of the studio’s entire DC Extended Universe, such a move would have major reverberations for the superhero series’ future. And today, on stage at Comic-Con on behalf of Justice League (and alongside his co-stars Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher), Affleck shot those rumors down.

In front of an audience eager to hear how the Oscar winner might confront the growing speculation that his big-screen crime-fighting days were numbered, Affleck made it clear that he had no intention of giving up duties as Gotham’s protector, stating:

“Let me be very clear. I am the luckiest guy in the world. Batman is the coolest f**king part in any universe. … It’s f**king amazing.”

Then, bluntly talking about an upcoming collaboration with Reeves (whose last film was the critically acclaimed War for the Planet of the Apes), Affleck — who was originally slated to write and direct The Batman, before stepping aside in both capacities — stated that “I would be a f**king ape on the ground for Matt Reeves.”

After Affleck proclaimed, “How many people in their life get to come to Hall H and say, ‘I’m Batman’?” the panel concluded on a high note, with the debut of a brand-new trailer for the forthcoming tentpole (watch it above). While Justice League has undergone significant changes in recent months, with director Zack Snyder handing over directing duties to Joss Whedon, the latest promo — full of action and banter — was well received. Plus, it ended with the return (albeit just off screen) of Henry Cavill’s Superman, following his “death” at the end of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Justice League arrives in theaters on November 17.

Saturday, October 8, 2016

New York Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay


New York Comic Con 2016 has begun and with that comes some fun cosplay from the show floor.

Friday, August 5, 2016

Wonder Woman’s 75th Anniversary panel at SDCC

WONDER  WOMAN
San Diego Comic-Con hosted a very exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime panel in honor of Wonder Woman’s 75th Anniversary. Now, DC All Access is pleased to present that panel in full, featuring Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot, director Patty Jenkins, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee and Wonder Woman artist Nicola Scott.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

WONDER WOMAN Comic-Con Trailer


WONDER  WOMAN
From Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment comes the epic action adventure starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen and Robin Wright. 
In theaters June 2017

Monday, July 25, 2016

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Friday, July 22, 2016

San Diego Comic-Con 2016 - DAY 1

 COMIC-CON HIGHLIGHTS - DAY 1 
Thursday, July 21, 2016
[Source: blastr] The eyes of the entertainment world are focused on San Diego as the biggest names in movies, TV, and comics descend on Comic-Con International for four days of big announcements, stunning reveals, and fans' chance to rub elbows with their genre heroes. Here are some of the highlights of SDCC 2016.

Friday, July 15, 2016

Must-see Panels at San Diego Comic-Con 2016

San Diego Comic-Con 2016
[Source: blastr] It's where the Avengers first assembled, where we learned Batman would face Superman, and the site of the most incredible Star Wars concert ever (complete with lightsabers).

San Diego Comic-Con, the most important annual event in the geek universe, is back next week, and if you're attending, here are the events you can't miss if you're looking to make your con experience a memorable one.


AMC's The Walking Dead
Official description: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Chandler Riggs, Sonequa Martin-Green, Michael Cudlitz, Josh McDermitt, Ross Marquand, Christian Serratos, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan join executive producer and showrunner Scott M. Gimple, executive producer Robert Kirkman, executive producer Gale Anne Hurd, executive producer Dave Alpert, and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producer Greg Nicotero in a panel moderated by Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist,Talking Dead). The panelists will discuss the shocking finale of season 6 and a sneak peek into season 7, debuting in October on AMC.
When/where: Friday 1pm, Hall H
Why it can't be missed: Who did Negan kill? You can pretty much guarantee that won't be answered at this panel, but you'll definitely learn more about Season 7 (traditionally, we get a trailer but with the top secret nature of the season premiere, that's tough to predict this year).
If you can't get in, try: Entertainment Weekly's "Brave New Warriors" panel at 1:45 in Ballroom 20 with Josh Holloway, Dominic Cooper, Theo Rossi and more is sure to be an interesting conversation.


Dark Horse: Conversations with Joss Whedon
Official description: Joss Whedon has rewarded fans the world over with some of the most compelling characters and plot lines in the history of comics, television, and movies. Here's your chance to find out what he has in store next and get exclusive insight into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, and much, much more!
When/where: Friday 3:45, Hall H
Why it can't be missed: Based on past panels, Whedon will talk a bit about his Dark Horse titles, tell us what else he is working on (at the moment, that's all a big mystery so there may be big news here), and answers questions from the audience in the witty way only he can. If you're a Whedonite, this is the panel for you.
If you can't get in, try: Of course, Neil Gaiman also has more than his fair share of devoted fans, and for those folks, Starz's first look at American Gods takes place at 3:15 in Room 6BCF.


Game of Thrones panel and Q&A session
Official description: Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, HBO's Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series Game of Thrones concluded its 10-episode sixth season in June and will begin filming its seventh season later this year. The series, executive produced and written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, is an epic story of treachery and nobility, set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years. Cast panelists include (in alphabetical order) John Bradley as Samwell Tarly, Liam Cunningham as Davos Seaworth, Nathalie Emmanuel as Missandei, Conleth Hill as Varys, Faye Marsay as The Waif, Hannah Murray as Gilly, Kristian Nairn as Hodor, Iwan Rheon as Ramsay Bolton, Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark, and Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark. Moderated by Rob McElhenney (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia).
When/where: Friday 2:15, Hall H
Why it can't be missed: If you're a GoT fan, you need no further reason to attend (though if you plan to ask George R.R. Martin about the next book, you might be out of luck this year).
If you can't get in, try: If you're more into Coulson than Tyrion, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. holds their season 4 panel in Ballroom 20 at 3 PM.


Aliens: 30th Anniversary
Official description: Writer/director James Cameron (Avatar) and producer Gale Anne Hurd (The Walking Dead) join cast members Sigourney Weaver (Avatar), Bill Paxton (True Lies), Lance Henriksen (Millennium), Michael Biehn (The Terminator), and Paul Reiser (Red Oaks) for a look back at the iconic science fiction classic in honor of the film's 30th anniversary.
When/where: Saturday 3:15, Hall H
Why it can't be missed: 20th Century Fox took a pass at highlighting their upcoming films for this panel, but with Alien: Covenant" set for next year, there's a decent chance we will learn about this film (Even if we don't, seeing the cast of Aliens back together should be a treat).
If you can't get in, try: Supergirl is moving to the CW and cast and producers will tell us what to expect from the new season at Ballroom 20.


Star Trek
Official description: September 8, 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Star Trek's first broadcast. What began as a TV show became a window into the future and a reflection of our greatest hopes and dreams. By envisioning a world where technology and science improve the human condition, and where peace and unity transcend conflict and separation, Star Trek has inspired children, parents, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and viewers around the world. It's also spurred countless real-world innovations and "firsts," giving name to a Space Shuttle (the Enterprise), launching one of the first and most passionate worldwide fandoms, and featuring the first interracial kiss on American network television. Join William Shatner, Scott Bakula, Michael Dorn, Jeri Ryan, and Brent Spiner for a conversation moderated by Bryan Fuller, executive producer of the new Star Trek television series coming to CBS All Access, following its network premiere in 2017.
When/where: Saturday 2 PM, Hall H
Why it can't be missed: Trekkers of all stripes should place this at the top of their list, especially for the opportunity to get a first look at the upcoming Star Trek TV series.
If you can't get in, try: Gotham fans can learn about the hit show's third season at the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront's Indigo Ballroom next door.


Warner Bros. Pictures
Official description: A sneak peek at upcoming releases.
When/where: Saturday 11:30 AM, Hall H
Why it can't be missed: On the eve of Suicide Squad, DC Films comes into Comic-Con with a lot to prove, and most likely some footage of Wonder Woman, to boot. An appearance by the full Justice League could be in the offing, as well (not to mention the cast of Green Lantern Corps hasn't been announced yet).
If you can't get in, try: The Simpsons holds court in Ballroom 20 for those curious as to what they'll do in season 28(!).


Marvel Studios
Official description: Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige and special guests provide an inside look at the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.
When/where: Saturday 5:30 PM, Hall H
Why it can't be missed: Every time Marvel Studios does a panel, it's usually the biggest thing at the Con and this year promises to be no different. After taking last year off, they're back and we're sure to get a closer look at Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch alert!), our first glance at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and maybe even more, with Spider-Man: Homecoming, Black Panther and Thor: Ragnarok on the horizon.
If you can't get in, try: The Flash and Arrow are giving us a look at their upcoming seasons in Ballroom 20. IF DC is more your thing, check this out, instead.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Best Cosplayers at New York Comic-Con

Comic-Con is just as much about the cosplay as it is about the panels and celebrity appearances, and New York Comic-Con 2015 was no exception. 

From Stormtroopers to Wonder Woman and Magenta and Columbia from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," this years' fans were everything from creative to stunning — and even scary. 

Scroll down to see some of the best cosplayers at NYCC 2015.
Click HERE to see all 65 Cosplay Pics

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Disney Movie Release Dates Announced

Disney announced all its movies coming in the next 4 years. Here's what you have to look forward to...
[Source: Business Insider] With Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar under its watch, Disney is more ambitious than ever.

The company just released everything it plans to release through 2019.

Its lineup includes reboots, superheroes, a few animated movies, and multiple trips to desert planets in a galaxy far, far away. 

Among the newest announcements is the much-anticipated "Incredibles" sequel. It will be out on June 21, 2019. Also, "Cars 3" has a June 2017 opening. And "Toy Story 4" has been moved from June 2017 to June 2018.

Additionally, Disney has announced four “Untitled Disney Fairy Tale (Live Action)” movies for December 22, 2017; November 2, 2018; March 29, 2019, and November 8, 2019. 

Here is everything you can expect to see from Disney from now through 2019:

In an alternate world, dinosaurs never went extinct. Arlo, a dinosaur who lost his father when he was young in a tragic accident, gets lost and befriends a caveboy.
"The Good Dinosaur" will be in theaters on November 25, 2015.
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"The Force Awakens" will take place after the events of "Return of the Jedi." This time, the forces of good must deal with a new villainous character, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). 
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will be released December 18, 2015.
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"The Finest Hours," which stars Chris Pine, takes place in 1952 and is based off the true story of a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod following the destruction of two oil tankers. The mission takes place during one of those notorious New England blizzards. Eric Bana and Casey Affleck also star. 
"The Finest Hours" will be released January 29, 2016.
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"Zootopia" will follow a fox (Jason Bateman) who must go on the run after being framed for a crime he didn't commit. At D23, it was revealed that pop star Shakira would voice the animated movie's gazelle.
"Zootopia" will be in theaters March 4, 2016.
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Picking up where "Age of Ultron" left off, "Captain America: Civil War" follows the new team of Avengers led by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). A major incident results in a huge rift between Rogers and Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). 
It will be released on May 6, 2016.
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Fans got a first look at "Alice Through the Looking Glass," the sequel to Tim Burton's 2010 take on the classic story, at D23.
In "Alice Through the Looking Glass," Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp return along with Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter. This time, Alice (Wasikowska) must travel back in time to save the Mad Hatter. Sacha Baron Cohen will join the cast as "Time."
"Alice Through the Looking Glass" will be out in theaters on May 27, 2016.
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A live action "Jungle Book" will follow the adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised in the jungle. The film will star Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong'o, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, and Christopher Walken.
It will be out on April 15, 2016.
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In "Finding Dory," Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) is reunited with Nemo and Marlin (Albert Brooks). This time, Dory takes the spotlight, as they embark on a search for her past.
You can catch the underwater adventure in theaters June 17, 2016.
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In "The BFG," Bill Hader will star as a giant alongside the young Ruby Barnhill as Sophie.

The movie will be released July 1, 2016.
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"Pete's Dragon" will be a remake of the 1977 Disney original in which a young orphan seeks the help of a giant dragon. This version will star Wes Bentley, Robert Redford, and Karl Urban.
"Pete's Dragon" will be released August 12, 2016.
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We don't know many details about the film yet, but Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a failed surgeon who is given a second chance after a sorcerer trains him to fight evil.
The film will be released October 26, 2016.
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"Moana" will be centered around a teen who sets out on an adventure to find a fabled island in the South Pacific. Demi-god Maui (Johnson) will join in on her adventure.
Producer Osnat Shurer and directors Ron Clements and John Musker showed off exclusive footage of the upcoming "Moana."

"Moana" will be released November 23, 2016.
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"Star Wars" spinoff "Rogue One" takes place before the events of "A New Hope." It follows a group of rebels who try to steal the plans for the Death Star. "Rogue One" is directed by Gareth Edwards ("Godzilla").
 
"Rogue One" will be in theaters December 16, 2016.
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In 2017, Disney will bring us a live-action adaptation of the animated classic "Beauty and the Beast" in which Emma Watson and Dan Stevens will star. Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, and Josh Gad will also star.
"Beauty and the Beast" will be released March 17, 2017.
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Details of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" are still scarce. The main cast, including Chris Pratt, is expected to return.
The "Guardians" sequel will be released May 5, 2017.
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Disney exec Alan Horn reminded the D23 crowd that there would be an eighth installment of the "Star Wars" franchise. This episode, which still has no title, will be directed by Rian Johnson.
The eighth "Star Wars" movie will be released on May 26, 2017.
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Sequel, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," follows down-on-his-luck Jack Sparrow as he faces a terrifying ghost ship led by his old nemesis Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem). After skipping out on the most recent "Pirates" movie, Orlando Bloom plans to return for "Dead Men Tell No Tales."
"Dead Men Tell No Tales" will be released on July 7, 2017.
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"Coco" follows a 12-year-old Mexican boy who discovers an old family mystery intertwined with El Dia de los Muertos.
 
"Coco" will be released on November 22, 2017.
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Co-director John Lasseter revealed at D23 that "Toy Story 4" would be a love story between Woody and Bo Peep. 
 
"Toy Story" will be out in theaters in June 2018.
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Not much is known yet about the plot for "The Incredibles 2," the upcoming adventures of a family of superheroes. 
"Incredibles 2" will hit theaters on June 21, 2019.