fan conventions

Sneak peek at Lady Robotika

Lady Robotika, the inter-galactic rock ‘n roll sexy cyborg heroine, is the brainchild of Jane Wiedlin (legendary guitarist for the Go-Go’s) and Bill Morrison (Eisner Award-winning creative behind The Simpsons Comics, Futurama Comics, Roswell, Little Green Man and Heroes Anonymous). The new super-heroine debuted last week with Lady Robotika issue #1: Slaveship to the Stars! ….

Take a first look at the Iron Man 2 Blu-ray release

Iron Man 2 blasts onto Blu-ray and DVD on September 28th, exploding with hours of exciting behind-the scenes footage. San Diego Comic-Con 2010 will be the first place you’ll get a sneak peek at the upcoming release. Iron Man 2 co-producer Jeremy Latcham will be presenting highlights from the Marvel Entertainment Booth (#2329) today (Thursday, ….

New action drama No Ordinary Family bringing super powers and free t-shirts to Comic-Con 2010

ABC has a series of San Diego Comic-Con 2010 events planned to celebrate its new action drama, No Ordinary Family – all of which take place on Saturday, July 24th. Things commence at 1:00 p.m., when Michael Chiklis and Julie Benz will be available in the No Ordinary Family booth (#3921) to autograph full-sized posters ….

Walking Dead creator launching new graphic novel publisher for up-and-coming creators

Robert Kirkman – creator of The Walking Dead, which is being adapted into an AMC television horror series – announced today that he is launching and will direct a new division of Image Comics called Skybound, which will give a new generation of comic book artists and creators the opportunity to publish their works as ….

Asian cult cinema to bloody Comic-Con, plus exclusive pics from Mutant Girls Squad & Con screenings

These are the kind of panels and film screenings I love to attend. They’re just so much fun – plus having the filmmakers there to discuss the carnage takes it over the top. FUNimation Entertainment has set up a panel and Friday night film screenings for Tokyo gore and cult film favorites Alien vs. Ninja ….

Hatchet 2’s Tony Todd, Kane Hodder and more bringing Old School American Horror to San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Writer/director Adam Green, along with Kane Hodder, Tony Todd, Danielle Harris, Ra Mihailoff and Tom Holland are attending this year’s San Diego Comic-Con and will be bringing along some never-before-seen footage Hatchet II, which Dark Sky Films will be bringing to theaters this fall. Join the cast of Hatchet II for what’s being promised to ….

First look at Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern plus other characters from the adaptation

Screencrave has posted the Ryan Reynolds cover for next week’s San Diego Comic-Con 2010 issue of Entertainment Weekly. It features Reynolds as the Green Lantern with his mask and power ring at the ready. According to the report, the costume will be completely CGI, which which was gleaned from photos of Reynolds on set wearing ….

Dare Comics to unveil concept art from The Hunter film adaptation at SDCC 2010

Dare Comics is set to unveil concept designs for The Hunter feature film at San Diego Comic-Con 2010 next week, to give fans a sense of how the comic will translate to film. Australian director Shane Abbess, noted for directing feature film Gabriel, has been instrumental in shaping the strong aesthetic. Dare Comics writer and ….

Spawn creator Todd McFarlane and World Series Champion Curt Schilling to reveal “Project Mercury” at Comic-Con 2010

EA and 38 Studios announced that the first details from the highly anticipated RPG, codenamed “Project Mercury”, will be revealed during a panel at Comic-Con International 2010 on Thursday, July 22nd, at 1:15 PM in Room 6A. The special panel and Q&A session will be moderated by Spike TV’s Geoff Keighley, and will feature 38 ….

New Batman animated feature to premiere at SDCC 2010 plus some cool poster art

Batman: Under the Red Hood will have its world premiere screening during San Diego Comic-Con 2010, presented by Warner Home Video, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation. Batman: Under the Red Hood is the eighth entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe animated original feature films. In the film, Batman faces his ….

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 ….

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 ….