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Tom Cruise confirmed for another Impossible Mission if Knight and Day performs overseas

Paramount has been quietly putting together a fourth installment of Mission: Impossible, and according to THR, the studio has gotten Tom Cruise to commit to returning as “C.I.A. Agent Ethan Hunt.” According to the report, Paramount vice chairman Rob Moore said Tuesday. “We absolutely are excited about having Tom Cruise star in this movie.” But ….

New Thor image released ahead of Comic-Con preview and director reveals 3D news

ForcesOfGeek posted this new image of the Asgard family, from Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming Thor film, which was originally part of an L.A. Times interview with Branagh and Kevin Feige. During the interview, it was revealed that Thor will indeed be released in 3-D, and while not actually shot in the format, Marvel Studios claims that ….

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 ….

Disney unveils images from its groundbreaking Tron: Legacy toys and electronics line

Fans will get a first look at the all new TRON: Legacy-inspired toys and electronics at San Diego Comic Con next week, as Disney showcases an interactive TRON booth that will engage fans with an array of merchandise that will launch this fall. The TRON: Legacy line will also include collectibles, apparel and accessories for ….

Seth Green and Matt Senreich signing Robot Chicken Comic-Con exclusive figure

Jazwares and Cartoon Network have announced the availability of the very first figure from the Robot Chicken toy line – the Toys“R”Us Exclusive “Convention Nerd” from Jazwares. Robot Chicken fans can now recreate their favorite Robot Chicken parodies, such as the Nerd’s visit to a sci-fi convention with the 5-inch action figure. Complete with a ….

Lost star and Underworld director to attend panel promoting new Hawaii Five-O TV series at Comic-Con 2010

Executive Producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (Star Trek), along with Peter M. Lenkov (24), Director Len Wiseman (Underworld), and stars Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and Grace Park (Battlestar Galactica), will attend a panel called The “Aloha, Earth” panel, which will take place on Friday, July 23rd, in room 6BCF from 10:15-11:15AM, where they will ….

Rooftop Films, IndieWire and SnagFilms to celebrate anniversaries with sneak preview indie film screening and party

This Thursday, July 15th, Rooftop Films, IndieWIRE and SnagFilms will celebrate their birthdays with a special sneak preview screening of Aardvark, the debut feature film from noted cinematographer Kitao Sakurai. Aardvark is perhaps the first narrative film to star a man blind since birth. In a role inspired by his own life, Larry Lewis plays ….

30 Days of Night sequel to sneak peek at San Diego Comic-Con 2010

30 Days of Night: Dark Days director and co-screenwriter Ben Ketai (Dusk to Dusk), graphic novel creator and co-writer Steve Niles, along with stars Keile Sanchez (Lost), Diora Baird (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning), Rhys Coiro (Entourage, upcoming Straw Dogs), and Ghosthouse producer J.R. Young, will descend on San Diego Comic-Con 2010 to present ….

Viz Media releases preview shots of its Luffy Mallow and Naruto Comic-Con 2010 exclusives

VIZ Media has released more information on their activities during Comic-Con 2010, including the previously mentioned special appearance by Stan Lee on Saturday for a Ultimo Vol. 2 signing and at the Shonen Jump Panel. In addition, Vampire Knight voice actors Mela Lee (Yuki), Ethan Murray (Kaname) and Vic Mignogna (Zero) will be taking part ….

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 ….