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The Goon comic adaptation coming to San Diego Comic-Con 2010

The Goon creator Eric Powell joins Tim Miller and Jeff Fowler from Blur Studio to discuss the animated feature film adaptation of the popular comic book series. The Goon comic series has a distinctly paranormal slant, with the average story centering on ghosts, ghouls, skunk-apes, extra-dimensional aliens, or mad scientists. The film is being produced ….

Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes and Seth Rogen to preview The Other Guys and 3D scenes from The Green Hornet for fans at SDCC

Sony Pictures is previewing its action comedies The Other Guys and The Green Hornet in Hall H, in a separate presentation this year at San Diego Comic-Con 2010. First on the massive Hall H stage will be The Other Guys – NYPD Detectives Christopher Danson and P.K. Highsmith (Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson) are ….

Universal Pictures to exclusively preview sci-fi thriller Skyline at San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, and Rogue Pictures will present an exclusive look at the sci-fi thriller Skyline, which is produced and directed by the Brothers Strause (Alien vs. Predator: Requiem), whose company Hydraulx has provided visual effects for Avatar, Iron Man 2, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and 300. In Skyline, strange lights descend ….

San Diego Comic-Con 2010 panel to discuss upcoming horror film based on cult series Dark Shadows

On Saturday, July 24th, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. the Dark Shadows comics and upcoming film will be celebrated with a panel discussing the past, present, and future of the series. Join series stars Jonathan Frid (Barnabas Collins, via special video appearance), Lara Parker (Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans/Josette), with Jim Pierson (Dark Shadows) and Daniel ….

Universal bringing Simon Pegg, Seth Rogen, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau and Cowboys & Aliens to S.D. Comic-Con 2010

Universal Pictures brings the long-awaited comic adaptation Cowboys & Aliens, along with a preview of the sci-fi comedy-adventure Paul to Comic-Con 2010. First on the docket is Universal Pictures’ sci-fi comedy-adventure Paul, with a panel that will include director Greg Mottola (Superbad), who will be joined by cast members Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz), Nick Frost ….

Paul W. S. Anderson, Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter and Prison Break’s Wentworth Miller to present Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D panel

Screen Gems will present a 3D preview of Resident Evil: Afterlife during San Diego Comic-Con 2010, with writer/director Paul W. S. Anderson, along with cast members Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, and Wentworth Miller, who will all be on hand to answer questions about making the film. In a world ravaged by a virus infection that ….

Cloverfield director Matt Reeves to present a sneak peek of vampire thriller Let Me In at Comic-Con 2010

Overture Films will give an in-depth preview of Let Me In, the haunting and provocative thriller written and directed by Cloverfield helmer Matt Reeves, including an extended sneak peek at the highly anticipated film. Also in attendance will be Simon Oakes, CEO of the legendary British film brand Hammer Films, part of the production team ….

Warner Bros. to give first look at Green Lantern, Sucker Punch and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at Comic-Con 2010

The Warner Bros. Hall H presentation will again present some of the biggest films coming to theaters – Green Lantern, Sucker Punch, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. First up is Green Lantern, where Con-goers will get an exclusive first look at the upcoming sci-fi action adventure being directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, ….

Sony Pictures to present first look at sci-fi thriller Battle: Los Angeles at Comic-Con 2010

Sony Pictures will preview the sci-fi action thriller Battle: Los Angeles at San Diego Comic-Con 2010, featuring Michelle Rodriguez, Aaron Eckhart, Neal Moritz and director Jonathan Liebesman (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning). Battle: Los Angeles – which hits theaters on March 11, 2011 – begins when unknown forces suddenly and mercilessly attack the City ….

Grab 20th Anniversary Chiller Theatre show tickets at reduced price for very limited time

To show their appreciation to the folks that have supported Chiller Theatre over the years, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Chiller Theatre show coming up on Halloween Weekend 2010, organizers are turning back the clock and for a very limited time the advance ticket prices have been slashed. Single Day Ticket $15.00 Single Day Pre-Show ….

Warner Bros. releases art for Nikita, Batman and more San Diego Comic-Con 2010 exclusive collectibles

For the past four years, Warner Bros. Entertainment’s limited-edition, signature oversize canvas tote bags have been a must-have collectible at San Diego Comic-Con, with tens of thousands of fans flocking to the Warner Bros. booth on the convention floor to snag one. This year, Warner Bros. Entertainment and Comic-Con have teamed up to put one ….

Exclusive comic giveaways for Rift: Planes of Telara and End of Nations MMOs at Comic-Con 2010

Trion announced today that two Comic Con exclusive “zero issue” comics will be given away at Trion’s booth at this year’s Comic Con. Both comics reveal key details to the histories of the two war-torn worlds featured in Trion’s two upcoming MMO’s, Rift: Planes of Telara and End of Nations. Read more info and see ….

Cast of the violent hero pic Super landing at Comic-Con, along with first look at “Crimson Bolt” costume

Writer/director James Gunn (Slither), along with cast members Rainn Wilson (The Office), Ellen Page (Juno), Nathan Fillion (Firefly), Michael Rooker (Henry Portrait Of A Serial Killer), plus other special guests including producers Ted Hope (Adventureland) and Miranda Bailey (The Squid And The Whale), will be on hand to reveal, for the first time, footage from ….

Magnolia grabs rights to Affleck’s “Lost Year”

Magnolia Pictures announced today that it has acquired worldwide distribution rights to Oscar-nominee Casey Affleck’s directorial debut, I’m Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix, a striking portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of internationally acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, I’m Still Here follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his ….