fan conventions

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, ….

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 ….

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 ….

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 ….

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 ….

Atom.com bringing bloody houses and legends to San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Atom.com returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2010 with a new booth, an arsenal of free swag and two premiere screenings and panels for upcoming Web series. Things get started on Saturday, July 24th, with screening and panel of Legend of Neil – Season 3, in Room 7AB from 7:30-8:30pm. Join creator Sandeep Parikh, stars Tony ….

Meet composer Hans Zimmer and attend his concert & first official screening of sci-fi thriller Inception this week

Warner Brothers has announced that Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and heralded guitarist Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Modest Mouse, The Cribs) will perform a special concert backed by a 20-piece orchestra this Tuesday, July 13th. Immediately following the film’s Los Angeles premiere, the one-time concert takes place at the official after-party on the same day as ….

Burt Ward joins Adam West and “Catwoman” Julie Newmar at Chicago Comic Con

It will be like a trip to the Batcave for Batman fans as Burt Ward, who played Robin in the original television series, joins Adam West (Batman) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman) for his first appearance at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 19-22, 2010 at the Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center. Find out more ….