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io9The biggest box office disasters that Hollywood hyped at Comic Con
Every major studio hopes the films it showcases at Comic Con this year will be major hits. But if history’s any indication, some of those movies will tank. Here are the biggest turkeys Comic Con has seen in years past. Methodology: We were able to dig up the Comic Con schedules for the years 2005-2009, … Continued
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io9Update your cosplay for Comic Con 2010: What to wear and what to burn
All across the country, thousands of cosplayers are rushing to put the final touches on their new, or classic, costumes, for Comic Con 2010. So here’s a few tips to make your costume as cutting-edge as possible. The Devil’s In The Details No self respecting cosplayer would leave the house without the proper pair of … Continued
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io9MoviesSee something truly unexpected at the Comic-Con Independent Film Festival
There’s a lot of stuff to see at Comic Con, but one of the best parts is the SDCC Independent Film Festival. It delivers a heady, steady stream of unbridled cinematic creativity. See, every year, the organizers of Comic Con International also host the Independent Film Festival — which welcomes entries from all over the … Continued
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What you can’t miss at Comic Con 2010
Starting to feel a little overwhelmed by the mighty mountain of coolness at this year v10_medium” alt=”What you can’t miss at Comic Con 2010″ title=”What you can’t miss at Comic Con 2010″ /> Wednesday Preview Night starts at 3:00 p.m. in the mighty San Diego Convention Center. If your pass allows you to enter, it’s … Continued
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Tron Legacy banners pave the way for San Diego Comic Con
It’s beginning to look a lot like Comic Con! Check out the brand new San Diego Comic Con banners, promoting Disney’s Tron Legacy with sexy dark suits and light cycles! Last year the banners leading the way to the convention center doors were all about Avatar, which ended up being one of the biggest buzzed … Continued
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io9MoviesComic Con 2010 predictions: The convention’s must-see movies, TV and more
Gearing up for July’s San Diego Comic Con? While we’re still probably a while away from the official schedule release, we’ve cranked up our futurescope. Here are our predictions for what thrilling new movies and TV shows will be there. Thor We expect to see a lot of Thor footage this SDCC go round. Frankly, … Continued
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If the Tron movie is anything like this video game clip, we’re sold
A brand new trailer for Disney’s Tron video game is out, and it looks exactly like the Tron Legacy film. Even Olivia Wilde’s character, Quorra, is in it! The visuals are stunning. Plus Tron Legacy’s coming to Comic Con! As for the Tron Comic Con news, here’s the press release Disney sent out with the … Continued
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What San Diego Comic Con Will Look Like In The Year 2016
In the year 2016, if you’ve survived the great flooding, you should definitely attend the two-week 91st anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con — which takes place underwater. And yes, they have enough hotels. Check out the SDCC of the future! History: Long gone are the early days of the con, when a mere 125,000 fans … Continued
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The Secret Key to Building a Franchise’s Enduring Fandom
One thing ensures that fans of a book series, TV show, or movie will remain legion long after new material has faded. Just one thing separates Star Wars, Doctor Who, and Firefly from Lost, The X-Files, and Buffy. You’ve seen them. Whether you’ve ever been to a convention like San Diego Comic Con or simply … Continued
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First Look At Mattel’s Superheroic New Comic Con Toys
Take a look at the awesome toys you’ll only be able to buy at this years San Diego Comic Con. Mattel goes deep into Justice League history, with toys focusing on Starro the Conqueror. Plus He-Man and Robot Chicken collectibles. Attack of the Show has video collection of all the toys you can only get … Continued
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You Ask, io9 Answers!
You may not be aware that io9 has something called the Observation Deck, which is pretty much the Open Thread that never sleeps. But the questions asked over there? They’re getting answered right here. Well, some of them. Bill-Lee asks the question you’ve all been thinking: I think I may be addicted to i09. Is … Continued
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10 Things We’re Worried About In 2010
A new year always gives us optimism for what lies ahead over the next 12 months, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no potential for disaster in there. Here’re ten things we’re crossing our fingers don’t actually happen. Heroes Gets Renewed For Another Season What? We’re just saying. Lost Turns Into Battlestar Galactica We don’t … Continued
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We’ve Already Got Our First Must-See From Next Year’s SDCC
Next year’s San Diego Comic-Con may still be eight months away, but we’ve already found something there we can’t wait to see: A biographical documentary about Final Crisis, We3 and Batman writer Grant Morrison. Click through for clips. Wired’s Underwire blog premiered these two clips from Patrick Meaney’s upcoming documentary on the Scottish writer, teasing … Continued
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Welcome Back Bobby! Jim Beaver Talks Supernatural Season 5
Jim Beaver scared us to death, letting everyone believe Bobby was going to die at the end of Supernatural season four. He talked to us about stringing the fans along, giving Dean a much-needed spanking… and season five’s surprises. Spoilers… For those of you who can’t hear the video, Beaver admits he might not have … Continued
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The Stars of Eureka Talk Nerdy To io9
Is Eureka’s Deputy Lupo even human? We talked to Erica Cerra at Comic Con, and she hinted Lupo may be a robot, like Sheriff Andy. We also asked Neil Grayston (Fargo) about being naked and covered with green goop. We talked to Cerra about “Your Face Or Mine,” where she got to portray two different … Continued
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Lying Liars And The “Captain Planet” Movie Hoax
Generally we cry foul at any sign of childhood-pillaging remakes, but for some reason I was excited about the Captain Planet movie rumor. Until my dreams for a green-mulleted hero were crushed by common sense. The above image is making the rounds on the internet lately along with claims that a Cap’n movie is on … Continued