Day: July 9, 2010

Burt Ward joins Adam West and “Catwoman” Julie Newmar at Chicago Comic Con

It will be like a trip to the Batcave for Batman fans as Burt Ward, who played Robin in the original television series, joins Adam West (Batman) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman) for his first appearance at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 19-22, 2010 at the Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center. Find out more ….

New shots from The Expendables plus Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin and Terry Crews to invade San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Thursday, July 22nd, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin and Terry Crews will participate in a panel to discuss The Expendables inside of Hall H at 4:45-5:45pm. Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin and Terry Crews will also participate in a signing at the Lionsgate booth #3729 on Friday, July 23rd on the ….

Movie-Con returns to Blighty

BFI presents Movie-Con III from Friday August 13th through Sunday August 15th at the BFI Southbank in London. Empire Magazine has announced that, due to high demand, Movie-Con III Weekend Passes have now sold out. However, you still have a chance to get tickets for the exclusive preview screenings yet to be announced during the ….

James Cameron’s Avatar confirmed to be re-released in IMAX 3D with brand new footage

IMAX and 20th Century Fox announced today that James Cameron’s sci-fi epic Avatar will be re-released in IMAX 3D on August 27, 2010 for a limited two-week engagement. The re-release of Avatar will include eight minutes of additional, never before seen footage, providing moviegoers with the opportunity to see the film again or experience it ….

Stargate Universe stars Robert Carlyle, Ming-Na and more to attend Comic-Con 2010 panel session

Stargate Universe (SGU) stars Robert Carlyle, Ming-Na, David Blue and Louis Ferreira will participate in a panel moderated by series Co-Creator Robert Cooper on Friday, July 23rd at 10:30am in Ballroom 20. From the release I read, there may be additional activities with the cast during the Con as well. Stay tuned for more info.

Frank Darabont bringing zombies plus free limited-edition Drew Struzan “The Walking Dead” posters to Comic-Con 2010

The stars and producers of AMC’s highly-anticipated series The Walking Dead, based on the comic book written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, will descend on Comic Con 2010 for a panel event and exclusive sneak preview of the original drama. The Walking Dead panel, scheduled for Friday, July 23 at 11:30am in ….

Cult Cinema Icons Roger Corman, Piranha & Gremlins director Joe Dante, and actor Sig Haig landing at San Diego Comic-Con 2010

The Shout Factory will be putting the “cult” back in cult cinema, as they bring iconic figures from the era of grindhouse theaters and Saturday morning cartoons to San Diego Comic-Con. At 11:00 AM on Friday, July 23rd, meet legendary filmmakers Roger Corman, Julie Corman and Joe Dante (the original Piranha, Gremlins, Trailers from Hell) ….

Last Exorcism to screen during Comic-Con 2010, disturbing new photos, plus producer Eli Roth signing during the Con

The Last Exorcism producer and cult filmmaker Eli Roth will participate in a signing during San Diego Comic-Con 2010 at the Lionsgate booth (#3729) from 3-4pm on Saturday, July 24th. The Last Exorcism will also screen on Saturday at 7pm at the Reading Gaslamp 15, followed by a Q & A with director Daniel Stamm, ….

Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis and Nicolas Cage confirmed for Comic-Con 2010 but no Twilight this year

Sorry Twi-hards, Summit Entertainment has confirmed to Cinematical that there will be no Twilight panel for San Diego Comic-Con 2010, which is good news for journalists and fans who’ve had to deal with a circus atmosphere the past two years. However, Summit has promised to bring Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis and Nicolas Cage to discuss ….

Exclusive footage from Saw VII 3-D: The Traps Come Alive to premiere at Comic-Con 2010

The evening of Friday, July 23rd, the cast and filmmakers from Saw VII 3-D: The Traps Come Alive, will present exclusive footage from the film and talk with fans during a Q&A session. Details have not been confirmed on the time and attendees, so stay tuned on that. In the meantime, here is the official ….