Month: July 2010

Warner Bros. nabs film adaptation rights to post-war Japanese crime novel

Warner Bros. has nabbed film rights to author David Peace’s Japanese crime thriller, Occupied City, according to RiskyBusiness. Occupied City depicts the shifting perspectives of people involved in the post-war case of Hirasawa Sadamichi who, in 1948, was accused of poisoning and killing a dozen employees in a Tokyo bank, then robbing it.

Cartoon Network bringing Batman, Star Wars, MAD Magazine, Mongo Wrestling and free ice cream to Comic-Con 2010

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim have announced a series of panels, fan events and signings that will take place during San Diego Comic-Con International 2010. Check out the list below, which features, among other activities, a Star Wars: The Clone Wars panel, the return of MAD Magazine, and an ice cream truck that will be ….

Guillermo del Toro brings cult horror remake Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark to Comic-Con 2010

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark producer and co-writer Guillermo del Toro and director Troy Nixey will present a first look at their new horror film Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, a hair-raising, spine-chilling tale of horror about a little girl (Bailee Madison) who is sent to live with her father (Guy Pearce) and ….

Dexter and David Duchovny attending San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Showtime has announced its panel line-up for San Diego Comic-Con 2010 which will feature stars from some of the network’s biggest original series. This year’s panels will include the Emmy-nominated series Dexter, as well as a special SHOWTIME Anti-Hero panel featuring Dexter’s Michael C. Hall, Californication’s David Duchovny and Weeds’ Mary-Louise Parker. THE ANTI-HEROES OF ….

Jim Lee, Mark Hamill, Marv Wolfman and DC Universe Online invade Comic-Con 2010

On Saturday, July 24th at 3:30 PM in Room 5AB, a superstar panel consisting of Jim Lee, Mark Hamill, Marv Wolfman and members of the DC Universe Online development team will reveal the MMO’s backstory and premiere the intro cinematic for the DC Universe Online game. All attendees will receive a DCUO VIP Beta Key.

Atom.com bringing bloody houses and legends to San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Atom.com returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2010 with a new booth, an arsenal of free swag and two premiere screenings and panels for upcoming Web series. Things get started on Saturday, July 24th, with screening and panel of Legend of Neil – Season 3, in Room 7AB from 7:30-8:30pm. Join creator Sandeep Parikh, stars Tony ….

Meet composer Hans Zimmer and attend his concert & first official screening of sci-fi thriller Inception this week

Warner Brothers has announced that Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and heralded guitarist Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Modest Mouse, The Cribs) will perform a special concert backed by a 20-piece orchestra this Tuesday, July 13th. Immediately following the film’s Los Angeles premiere, the one-time concert takes place at the official after-party on the same day as ….

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 ….