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#SDCC What do Maggie Q, RZA, Jackie Chan, Michael Jai White, Randy Couture and the creator of Black Lightning all have in common?

Aside from the fact that they will all be attending San Diego Comic-Con next week, they will all be discussing projects that have some relation to martial arts or martial arts entertainment. Visit the Blvd. Warriors website RIGHT HERE, to see a complete list of martial arts-related entertainment content that will be featured during SDCC ….

Rooftop Films bringing their indie film series to Coney Island

Photo taken during 30th Annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, Credit: R. Carson, photos.byhandmedia.com Rooftop Films has an incredible lineup of screenings next week. On Monday, see New York short films on the edge including Benny Safdie’s The Black Balloon, right on the beach in Coney Island. There will also be a selection of shorts ….

#SDCC RZA, Grimm TV cast, Guillermo Del Toro, Rebecca Romijn, Joss Whedon, Terry Crews, Dolph Lundgren & more panelists to bring the pain at 2nd Nerd HQ

Zachary Levi (Chuck) and The Nerd Machine – a multimedia company dedicated to bringing the best of apparel, accessories, and video content to pop culture fans around the globe – are returning to San Diego Comic-Con with Nerd HQ, located once again in the Gas Lamp. Nerd HQ gives fans a unique Comic-Con experience through ….

Alamo Drafthouse’s Mondo launches Lord of the Rings poster series

Collectible art boutique Mondo – part of The Alamo Drafthouse group – has nabbed the license to Lord of the Rings, and has already begun producing a series of hand-drawn poster prints (like the one below). Mondo holds Mondo Mystery Movie screenings in Austin, Texas, screening unannounced movies and the price of the ticket includes ….

Judgment is Coming to #SDCC with free #Dredd3D film screening with Karl Urban live – retweet #JudgementIsComing

Lionsgate has announced that they will kick off San Diego Comic-Con 2012 with an advanced screening of Dredd 3D, which doesn’t hit general movie theaters until Friday, September 21st, 2012. Dredd himself Karl Urban will introduce the screening for San Diego Comic-Con fans. Below is the screening information, details on how to get in, and ….

Iconic designer of the future Syd Mead brings Aliens to #SDCC San Diego Comic-Con 2012

SEGA has announced that the company is once again setting up shop in downtown San Diego to showcase its biggest titles during San Diego Comic-Con International 2012. The limited-time-only SEGA Arcade, located at 200 Harbor Drive, Suite 120, will feature this fall’s Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed, the thrilling new racing experience featuring Sonic the ….

Here’s part 4 of the full Comic-Con International 2012 schedule

Below is the entire Sunday schedule for San Diego Comic-Con International. 10:00-11:00 Comic-Con How-to: Publishing Industry: From Manuscript to Industry — So you have the desire to write a book and get it published, but what does that really mean? Agents, editors, publishers, reviewers, self-publishing, traditional publishing, print on demand, ebooks, foreign language-the list goes ….

Here’s part 3 of the full Comic-Con International 2012 schedule

Below is the complete Comic-Con International 2012 schedule for Saturday. 10:00-11:00 Comic-Con How-To: Anatomy of a Fight Scene, Part One— Stories are about conflict, and there is no purer form of conflict than a good ol’ fisticuffs-style brawl-or sword fight, laser battle, western shootout, or even two chicks pulling each other’s hair. How do you ….

Here’s part 2 of the Comic-Con International 2012 schedule

Below is the entire Friday schedule for San Diego Comic-Con International. 9:30-10:20 ComicsPRO “Fresh Start” — Your day at Comic-Con gets off to a friendly and professional start with ComicsPRO, the retailer trade association. Retailers, publishers, and distributors are welcome to kick off their convention day with colleagues, coffee, bagels, and conversation. Bring your business ….

Here’s part 1 of the Comic-Con International 2012 schedule

Below is the entire Wednesday Preview Night and Thursday schedule for San Diego Comic-Con International. Wednesday, July 11, 2012 (Preview Night) 6:00-9:45 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings — Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue their annual Preview Night tradition, with exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of five of the most highly ….

James Bond’s classic vehicles driving into San Diego Comic-Con 2012

In celebration of James Bond’s Golden Anniversary, MGM, Fox Home Entertainment and EON Productions are bringing 007 to San Diego Comic-Con 2012. Fans will be able to get behind the wheel of one of four famous vehicles featured in classic James Bond movies, with a new vehicle being featured each day of the convention. Also, ….

If your special effects work includes mutant creatures, then Troma Films wants to work with you

Lloyd Kaufman’s Troma Entertainment just announced that if you are an aspiring special effects artist, then you should consider Return to Class of Nuke ‘Em High as your opportunity to showcase your special effects work. Artists are being asked to submit sub-humanoid, mutant, creature-effects masks, body parts or make up appliances to be considered for ….

Entertainment Earth bringing The A-Team, Morgan Spurlock, Jaws, and the Six Million Dollar Man’s boss to San Diego Comic-Con

Entertainment Earth will man booth #2343 at San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC) this year. As part of its activities, the online retailer is teaming up with Toys”R”Us, Showtime Networks, Cartoon Network, CBS Consumer Products, NBCUniversal and BBC America to bring fans a series of celebrity appearances and 35 exclusives during the Con. Meet celebrities from ….

Sean Astin and Josh Gates heading to New York Comic-Con 2012

New York Comic-Con organizers recently announced their first major guests for the 2012 edition of the show. Lord of the Rings actor Sean Astin will be a guest at the show, appearing from Friday, October 12th through Sunday, October 14th. Sean Astin joins recently announced TV personality and Monster Hunter Josh Gates as an entertainment ….

One Armed Swordsman star Jimmy Wang Yu to attend screening and Q&A during Hong Kong 15 Film Festival

Organizers of the Hong Kong 15 Film Festival have announced that cult cinema legend Jimmy Wang Yu and producer Roger Lee will be appearing in their respective film screenings, along with acclaimed directors Fung Chih Chiang and Jessey Tsang. Iconic actor, filmmaker and veteran of over 80 films, Jimmy Wang Yu is widely credited as ….