Category: Comic Con

NYCC 2011: Preview

New York Comic Con officially kicked off yesterday for press, professionals and anyone with a 4-day pass. In a few hours I will be heading to the Javits Center to attend the first full day of the convention. Contrary to the event name, NYCC has a lot more to offer than just comics. Below are just a few of the movie / TV related panels, screenings, guests and booths that we recommend checking out. Be sure to keep checking back on WAMG for more NYCC coverage. And follow me on twitter (@GetStuck) for some tweets and pics from the show floor.

PANELS

Comics, Hollywood – What Creators Need to Know

Friday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Location: 1A03

Description: More comics are being turned into films, & creators have important questions about how Hollywood works. Get actionable information from top creators who have navigated the TV & movie business. Featuring special guests: Jimmy Palmiotti – Comic book writer Jonah Hex & Screenwriter Painkiller Jane, Ken Levin – Hollywood entertainment attorney, co-founder First Comics, Jane Espenson – Screenwriter Buffy, Battlestar Galactica, Angel, The O.C. Host: Buddy Scalera of Comic Book School.

DC Universe Animated Original Movies gives an early look at Batman: Year One, Catwoman & Justice League: Doom

Friday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: IGN Theater

Description: Warner Home Video, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation proudly present an action-packed hour of first looks with the premiere of the animated short Catwoman, an inside glimpse of Batman: Year One, and the New York Comic Con exclusive first footage of Justice League: Doom, the highly-anticipated next entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Panelists include the ultimate voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, executive producer Bruce Timm, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano. Moderator Gary Miereanu will offer a first-look glimpse into the 2012 DC Universe Animated Original Movies slate, give away some exclusive prizes to inquisitive audience members, and quite possibly introduce a few surprise guests. Warner Home Video will distribute Batman: Year One and Catwoman on Blu-Ray™ and DVD on October 18, 2011.

Robot Chicken

Friday, 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: IGN Theater

Description: Seth Green (co-creator), Matthew Senreich (co-creator), Doug Goldstein (head writer and co-producer) and Zeb Wells discuss their popular series Robot Chicken and provide a sneak peek of season 5.5, premiering on Oct. 23rd on Adult Swim.

Comedy Central

Friday, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: 1A22

Description: We’ve had a big year here at Comedy Central. So big, in fact, we’d like to give back to the fans by celebrating South Park’s Year of the Fan! We might be showing exclusive video outtakes from 6 Days To Air: The Making of South Park and we have another BIG surprise! As if that’s not enough, brush up on your South Park Trivia for a chance to win exclusive South Park memorabilia or just drop by for some free Cheesy Poofs. Recommended for mature audiences.

Attack the Block

Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Location: 1A22

Description: From the producers of Shaun of the Dead, winner of the Audience Award for Midnighters at 2011 SXSW and one of the best reviewed films of 2011, ATTACK THE BLOCK is a fast, funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen street gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. Join writer/director JOE CORNISH and star JOHN BOYEGA for a first look at the ATTACK THE BLOCK Blu-ray and DVD, coming October 25th.

Eagleheart

Saturday, 4:45 pm – 5:15 pm

Location: American Airlines Theater, 1A06

Description: Join series star Chris Elliott and co-star Maria Thayer, along with executive producers Jason Woliner, Andrew Weinberg and Michael Koman, as they discuss the live-action comedy Eagleheart and show never-before-seen footage. Produced by Conan O’Brien’s Conaco Productions and Dakota Pictures, the series premiered in February and recently wrapped production of its second season.

AMC’s The Walking Dead

Saturday, 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Location: IGN Theater

Description: Join Robert Kirkman (Creator/Writer of The Walking Dead comic) along with Greg Nicotero, Gale Anne Hurd, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Lauren Cohan, Laurie Holden and more from The Walking Dead…as they discuss the success of season one and what to look forward to in season two. The panel will also include a special sneak peek at the new season. The Walking Dead returns October 16 at 9/8c. Only on AMC.

MARVEL STUDIOS: Marvel’s The Avengers

Saturday, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: IGN Theater

Description: Continuing the epic big-screen adventures started in “Iron Man,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “Iron Man 2,” “Thor” and “Captain America: The First Avenger,” in “Marvel’s The Avengers” the world’s greatest Super Heroes must assemble to pull the world back from the brink of disaster when an unexpected enemy threatens global security. This special presentation will feature never-before-seen footage and appearances by special surprise guests.

SCREENINGS

Pizza Man

Friday, 8:45 pm – 10:00 pm

Location: MTV Theater, 1A10

Description: Join Joe Eckardt, producer/director and stars of the family superhero film PIZZA MAN, starring Frankie Muniz (Malcolm in the Middle), Stan Lee, Adam West, Shelley Long, Corbin Bernsen, Diamond Dallas Page & Rowdy Roddy Piper. PIZZA MAN is a film for all ages to enjoy. The panel will include Frankie Muniz and Diamond Dallas Page!

Boy Wonder

Saturday, 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm

Location: 1B01

Description: In this riveting and gritty psychological-thriller, a young Brooklyn boy witnesses the brutal murder of his mother and grows up obsessed with finding her killer. Thus begins his life as a quiet, straight-A student by day and a self-appointed hero at night. But what is a real hero? And who decides what is right or wrong? As the boundaries blur, Sean’s dual life wears on his psyche and his two worlds careen dangerously close to colliding. Like a graphic novel you can’t put down, Boy Wonder challenges morality, distorting perceptions of what is right and what is justified, as it races to its shocking conclusion.

Meet the Cast & Crew in Booth 1839!

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS

There are a lot of people signing all over the convention. Some are ticketed events and some aren’t. Here’s a link to see for yourself who will be signing and when – http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Whos-Coming/Autographs/

Personally, I’m looking forward to meeting and hopefully interviewing Brian O’Halloran, Eliza Dushku and Felicia Day.

BOOTHS

Alternative Cinema – Booth 2511

Anchor Bay – Booth 430

Bad Kids Go To Hell – 2505

Boy Wonder Productions – 1839

Magnolia / Magnet Releasing – 1925

NBC Universal – 2507

Oni Press – 1236

Troma Entertainment – 2007

* Low budget horror icon Lloyd Kaufman will be on hand at the Troma booth. If you see him, be sure to ask him about STUCK LIKE CHUCK!

Jerry Cavallaro – www.JerryCavallaro.com

First Official Still From Ridley Scott’s PROMETHEUS & Comic Con Footage

20th Century Fox has released this first official still from the upcoming PROMETHEUS.

Here’s the synopsis: (via Bloody Disgusting)

“Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science fiction epic set in the most dangerous corners of the universe. The film takes a team of scientists and explorers on a thrilling journey that will test their physical and mental limits and strand them on a distant world, where they will discover the answers to our most profound questions and to life’s ultimate mystery.”

This past weekend at the PROMEMTHEUS Comic Con panel, director Ridley Scott spoke with screenwriter Damon Lindelof (LOST) and actress Charlize Theron about the prequel, being shot in 3D, to his 1979 sci-fi classic, ALIEN. PROMETHEUS stars Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, Ben Foster, and Logan Marshall-Green.

Plus watch what Damon Lindelof and Charlize Theron had to say about the movie. Look for Scott’s PG-13 film in theaters on June 8, 2012.

Gale Anne Hurd & Anne Thompson Talk Women In Film/TV At Comic & “The Walking Dead” Trailer Premieres


Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America

Much of the landscape has changed since I first directed tv news in the mid 80’s, while some of it has remained the same staidly scene. This past weekend at Comic Con in San Diego, Anne Thompson of Thompson on Hollywood and producer of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Gale Anne Hurd (ARMAGEDDON, ALIENS, THE TERMINATOR) had a frank discussion about Women in TV and Film, what’s up next for the Zombie serial and original film making vs franchise. For a further look at Ms. Thompson’s complete article, click HERE.

Watch the chilling, new trailer for AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD. Prepare yourselves for an intense first episode when Season 2 premieres on October 16th.

Source: Thompson on Hollywood

Must Watch – RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Comic Con Teaser

Check out this new RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES teaser that premiered at Comic Con 2011 in San Diego, CA. This one’ll give you goosebumps!

Here I thought it was only sharks that took out helicopters. By far the best stuff we’ve seen so far from the film. To watch other clips, click HERE and HERE.

Synopsis:

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES combines fantastic storytelling with the next leap in Visual Effects for an emotional and action-packed motion picture experience unlike any other. Man’s arrogance sets off a chain of events that leads to intelligence in apes and a challenge to our place as the dominant species on the planet. In Caesar, WETA – the Oscar-winning visual effects team behind Avatar – have created a CGI ape that delivers a dramatic performance of unprecedented emotion and intelligence

Starring James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton, and Andy Serkis, director Rupert Wyatt’s, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES opens in the U.S. on August 5, 2011 and in the U.K. August 11, 2011.

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New Image & Comic Con Panel Photos From THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Paramount Pictures has released another new image from the upcoming THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN. Have you seen the trailer for the film from Director Steven Spielberg?

Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson spoke at the “Tintin” panel at Comic-Con in San Diego, CA on Friday, July 22, 2011. The latest footage of the film was met with positive enthusiasm and according to THR, worries on the CGI, European based movie were squashed.

The extended footage shown, most of which consisted of Tintin interacting with a source, then later with Captain Haddock, smacked those concerns aside. And the action scenes had a propulsive feel to them, also impressive.

THR also went on to report:

Spielberg also confirmed The Hollywood Reporter’s story from June 15 about a fourth Jurassic Park movie. (“Hopefully we’ll make it in the next two or three years,”) while Jackson said he was developing a return to horror.

Below, Andy Serkis had a little fun when he came up to the mic incognito and asked a question of Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson during the “Tintin” panel at Comic-Con in San Diego, CA on Friday, July 22, 2011.

Andy Serkis, Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson pose following the “Tintin” panel at Comic-Con in San Diego, CA on Friday, July 22, 2011

Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg pose together following the “Tintin” panel at Comic-Con in San Diego, CA on Friday, July 22, 2011.

The best photo by far has to be the one at the ending of the Tintin panel where one lucky fan came on stage to shake Spielberg’s hand – pretty cool!

Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures present a 3D Motion Capture Film THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish. Starring Jamie Bell (“Billy Elliot,” “Defiance”) as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig (“Quantum of Solace,” “Defiance”) as the nefarious Red Rackham.

The cast includes Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, Toby Jones, Mackenzie Crook, Daniel Mays and Gad Elmaleh. Based on the series of books The Adventures of Tintin by Hergé, the film is produced by Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy and will be in theaters December 23, 2011.

Visit the film’s official site at http://www.us.movie.tintin.com/.You can follow the movie on Twitter now: @Tintin_Movie

IN TIME Comic-Con Footage & New Posters Of Justin Timberlake And Amanda Seyfried


“In Time” Writer/Director Andrew Niccol and co-stars Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake answer questions at their press conference at Comic Con in San Diego./Photo Credit: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

This footage of IN TIME debuted exclusively at Comic-Con 2011. IN TIME stars Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake with Alex Pettyfer and Cillian Murphy, from the acclaimed writer-director Andrew Niccol (“Gattaca”, “The Truman Show”, “Lord of War”).

Synopsis:

When Will Salas (Timberlake) is falsely accused of murder, he must figure out a way to bring down a system where time is money — literally — enabling the wealthy to live forever while the poor, like Will, have to beg, borrow, and steal enough minutes to make it through another day.

IN TIME will be in theaters this Fall, October 28, 2011. “Like” the film on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/InTimeMovie. Follow the movie on Twitter: @InTimeMovie

Watch Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan And Albert Brooks In DRIVE Red-Band Trailer

Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn (BRONSON, THE PUSHER trilogy, VALHALLA RISING) throttles into the Hollywood fast lane with precision-crafted crime caper in this gorgeous and lush red band trailer for DRIVE (via IGN).

Synopsis:

Ryan Gosling stars as a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway vehicles for criminal operations by night. A loner by nature, Driver can’t help falling in love with his beautiful but vulnerable neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan), a young mother dragged into a dangerous criminal underworld by the return of ex-convict husband Standard (Oscar Isaac).

After a heist operation, intended to help Standard pay off protection money, spins out of control, Driver finds himself driving defense for the girl he loves, tailgated by a syndicate of deadly serious criminals (Albert Brooks and Ron Perlman). When the gangsters reveal that they’re after more than the bag of money in his trunk—that they’re coming straight for Irene and her son—Driver is forced to shift gears and go on the offense.

DRIVE was written by Hossein Amini, adapted from a book by James Sallis, and produced by Marc Platt, Gigi Pritzker, Michel Litvak, Adam Siegel and John Palermo; executive producers are David Lancaster, Gary Michael Walters, Bill Lischak and Linda McDonough.

Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Oscar Isaac, Ron Perlman and Christina Hendricks  the film will have a wide release in theaters September 16, 2011

REAL STEEL’s Hugh Jackman And Robots At Comic Con!

Actor Hugh Jackman and 2 of the robots made an appearance at Comic Con 2011 to promote Dreamworks Pictures’ upcoming action drama REAL STEEL. Jackman posed with fans, signed autographs, handed out posters and gave away HP’s new Touchpad.

REAL STEEL opens in theaters everywhere on October 7th!

Synopsis:

A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, REAL STEEL stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.

REAL STEEL stars Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Anthony Mackie, and Kevin Durand is directed by Shawn Levy (NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM franchise and DATE NIGHT).

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER At Comic Con 2011

Fans, who had been waiting since 3 AM, attended an exclusive fan screening of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER at the UA Horton Plaza in San Diego, CA on Thursday, July 21st, 2011. In addition to opening to Comic-Con fans a day early, all ticketholders received RealD(r) 3D Collector’s Custom red, white and blue CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER glasses and a limited edition exclusively designed poster.

Chris Evans (right) with fans at the exclusive fan screening of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER at the UA Horton Plaza in San Diego, CA on Thursday, July 21st, 2011. In addition to opening to Comic-Con fans a day early, all ticketholders received RealD(r) 3D Collector’s Custom red, white and blue CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER glasses and a limited edition exclusively designed poster.

Chris Evans with fans at the exclusive fan screening of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER at the UA Horton Plaza in San Diego, CA on Thursday, July 21st, 2011. In addition to opening to Comic-Con fans a day early, all ticketholders received RealD(r) 3D Collector’s Custom red, white and blue CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER glasses and a limited edition exclusively designed poster.

Chris Evans (center) with USO Girls at the exclusive fan screening of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER at the UA Horton Plaza in San Diego, CA on Thursday, July 21st, 2011. In addition to opening to Comic-Con fans a day early, all ticketholders received RealD(r) 3D Collector’s Custom red, white and blue CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER glasses and a limited edition exclusively designed poster.

Left to right: Chris Evans with fans at the exclusive fan screening of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER at the UA Horton Plaza in San Diego, CA on Thursday, July 21st, 2011. In addition to opening to Comic-Con fans a day early, all ticketholders received RealD(r) 3D Collector’s Custom red, white and blue CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER glasses and a limited edition exclusively designed poster.

Check out this brand new clip from the film.

Synopsis:

Captain America: The First Avenger will focus on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving.)

Directed by Joe Johnston and starring Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Toby Jones, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, and Stanley Tucci, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER will be in theaters July 22, 2011.

One of a continuing slate of films being produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel characters, Captain America: The First Avenger joined Thor on May 6, 2011 and The Avengers on May 4, 2012. Visit the film’s official site here and on Facebook

Cast of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 Surprise Comic-Con Fans At The Break Of Dawn


Photo: Summit Entertainment

July 21, 2011: San Diego, CA – Twilight Saga fans received an early morning surprise when cast members from the series treated them to breakfast at the break of dawn on the opening day of Comic-Con. Saying thank you to their most devoted fans, cast members including Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen), Elizabeth Reaser (Esme Cullen), Nikki Reed (Rosalie Hale), Julia Jones (Leah Clearwater), and Boo Boo Stewart (Seth Clearwater), arrived early to give breakfast to the first 1,000 people lined up for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 official Hall H panel.

The crowd was overwhelmed with excitement as the stars greeted them, signed autographs, and posed with them for photos. Summit Entertainment’s Hall H panel will The Twilight Saga stars Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black), and director Bill Condon.


Photo: Summit Entertainment

The highly anticipated fourth installment of The Twilight Saga, directed by Academy Award® winner Bill Condon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 reveals the mysteries of this romantic epic that has entranced millions.

In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson), plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage and honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of a child – which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner).

With more of the romance, passion, intrigue and action that made Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse worldwide blockbusters, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling book series, begins the conclusion of the tale of vampire love, boundless friendship, acceptance, and finding your true self.

Stephenie Meyer is a worldwide publishing phenomenon. The translation rights for her four Twilight novels have been sold in nearly 50 countries and 116 million copies have been sold worldwide. Her books have been on the bestseller list for over 142 weeks, and counting.

The first of a two-part adaptation, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Gods and Monsters) from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the novel Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner star.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is in theatres and IMAX® on Friday, November 18, 2011.