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Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons to sign new limited edition Watchmen poster at Comic-Con 2010

Smith Micro Software today announced that they’re bringing Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons to fans at 2010 Comic-Con International in San Diego. The acclaimed co-creator of the Watchmen comic and film will greet fans at booth #5238 for exclusive signings. Plus Comic-Con attendees can enter now via Twitter for the chance to attend an exclusive dinner ….

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 ….

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.

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 ….

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 ….

Pantheon bringing noted pop culture author and designer Chip Kidd to San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Graphic novel publisher Pantheon Books has confirmed their guest authors for Comic Con 2010. Eisner Award winner Chip Kidd – author of Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz, Mythology: The DC Comics Art of Alex Ross and Bat Manga! – will be signing for fans, and debut novelist Charles Yu – who won a ….

Robert Rodriguez talks Predators sequel, Sin City 2 and Mad Man comic adaptation

MovieWeb recently spoke with Robert Rodriguez about a possible sequel (or prequel) to this Friday’s Predators, Sin City 2, as well as an adaptation of Mike Allred’s Mad Man comic book. “There are so many great ideas,” Rodriguez said about a second Predators film. “Just following Laurence Fishburne’s character (Noland) around in a prequel would ….

A new Spider-Man has been chosen for Sony’s 3D reboot film

Young Andrew Garfield (Red Riding, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Lions for Lambs, Boy A) is the new Spider-Man, according to HeatVisionBlog. Garfield has nabbed the lead in Sony’s reboot of its Spider-Man franchise, which is being helmed by (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb. The studio will release the film in 3D on ….