New York Television Festival to screen independent TV showcase at NYCC
The New York Television Festival (NYTVF) presents a selection of independently produced pilots that received acclaim at the 2008 Independent Pilot Competition. Creator-producers will be on hand to discuss the creative process behind creating, developing, and shooting your own TV pilot. The showcase features a Drama Block and a Comedy Block separated by a brief ….
Afro Samurai Resurrection preview to be held at NYCC
Based on the original art and story telling of manga artist Takashi Okazaki, Afro Samurai Resurrection tells the tale of a black samurai’s quest for revenge and justice for his murdered father. Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as the uncompromising hero, Afro, and his motor-mouthed sidekick, Ninja Ninja. When his father’s body is stolen ….
Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia to discuss Berserker at NYCC
Coming from Top Cow Productions in June 2009 is a new action-filled comic book series called Berserker, produced by Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia and his production company, DiVide Pictures. Join Top Cow publisher Filip Sablik as he leads a panel presentation featuring Ventimiglia, his production partner Russ Cundiff and Berserker creator and writer Rick Loverd, ….
Summit Entertainment to preview sci-fi thriller Knowing, war film Hurt Locker and Astro Boy with “surprise guests” at NYCC
Summit Entertainment brings exclusive new footage and some surprise guests from its exciting 2009 film lineup, which includes: Knowing in theaters March 20, 2009 From visionary director Alex Proyas (I Robot, Dark City) comes a gripping action-thriller of global proportions, about a professor (Nicolas Cage) who stumbles onto terrifying predictions about the future – and ….
Cast of cult TV show Dead Like Me to host panel at NYCC
Dead Like Me is back with in the all-new movie Dead Like Me: Life After Death. Learn about this upcoming follow up to the cult favorite series at New York Comic Con, directly from cast members Ellen Muth, Callum Blue, Britt McKillip, Cynthia Stevenson and Sarah Wynter. Moderated by director Steve Herek, this panel will ….
Rate these incredibly hot models and win
Well, it’s not exactly that easy. To help promote their upcoming sequel Fast and Furious, Universal is running an interesting contest called The Ultimate Fast and Furious Model Competition. The contest gives would-be models the chance to win a grand prize of $5K – that’s right $5 grand – by uploading their best photos to ….
Yvonne Strahovski visits Comic Con to talk Chuck
Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Sarah Walker on the NBC cult favorite action-spy-comedy series Chuck, will join the show’s co-creator and executive producer Josh Schwartz and co-creator Chris Fedak, for a New York Comic Con panel on the show. The trio will appear for a Q&A to discuss all the happenings of the second season of ….
A guide to the best film and TV events happening at New York Comic-Con
New York Comic Con fever has hit the city once again, and this weekend we’ll see thousands of enthusiasts, semi-enthusiasts and those who just want to do something cool, make the journey to comic-east’s hallowed halls – the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – on the big island. It’s worth mentioning that the state of ….