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Just in case you live under a rock and didn’t see the internet explode with it:
Neil’s San Diego Comicon Announcement
Yes, I fainted and then died. Obviously I’m writing this from heaven.
DREAMWORKS PICTURES’ THROWS “FRIGHT NIGHT”
FAN FRENZY AT COMIC-CON 2011 WITH CAST APPEARANCES, PARTY AND ADVANCE SCREENING
Feeding Frenzy contest kicks off Friday, June 24th for chance to win prizes and trip to Comic-Con with admission to all “Fright Night” events
BURBANK, Calif. (June 24, 2011) —DreamWorks Studios is pleased to present a special insider look at its upcoming, 3D reimagining of the horror classic “Fright Night” at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International Convention. On Friday, July 22, a panel presentation will be held in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center. On the dais will be talent from the film, including Colin Farrell, Anton Yelchin, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Imogen Poots, director Craig Gillespie and screenwriter Marti Noxon. Activities also include a fan appreciation party as well as a screening in advance of the film’s opening in theaters on August 19th.
On Friday, June 24th, the film’s social media campaign; “The Fright Night Feeding Frenzy” kicks off with a chance to win a VIP trip for two to San Diego Comic-Con in partnership with Yahoo! Movies. The trip includes travel, accommodations and admittance to all “Fright Night” scheduled events. “The Fright Night Feeding Frenzy” encourages fans to use their social feeds on Facebook, Twitter and blogs to share movie content and check in to real world events to collect points. At the end of each week, the fan who has spread the frenzy the farthest wins a killer prize. Prizes are awarded weekly beginning July 1st through the film’s release on Friday, August 19th. More information about the “Fright Night” Feeding Frenzy and how to join can be found at: www.welcometofrightnight.com
ABOUT THE MOVIE:
Senior Charley Brewster (Anton Yelchin) finally has it all—he’s running with the popular crowd and dating the hottest girl in high school. In fact, he’s so cool he’s even dissing his best friend Ed (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). But trouble arrives when an intriguing stranger Jerry (Colin Farrell) moves in next door. He seems like a great guy at first, but there’s something not quite right— yet no one, including Charley’s mom (Toni Collette), seems to notice! After witnessing some very unusual activity, Charley comes to an unmistakable conclusion: Jerry is a vampire preying on his neighborhood. Unable to convince anyone that he’s telling the truth, Charley has to find a way to get rid of the monster himself in this Craig Gillespie-helmed revamp of the comedy-horror classic.
DreamWorks Pictures’ “Fright Night” is produced by Michael De Luca and Alison Rosenzweig, with screenplay written by Marti Noxon from a story by Tom Holland, based on the film “Fright Night,” written by Tom Holland. “Fright Night” opens in theaters on August 19, 2011.
About Comic-Con 2011:
Comic-Con International is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture. This year’s annual San Diego convention runs July 21-24 at the San Diego Convention Center.
The footage and panel for The Green Lantern was limited on the pretty images. But we did get to see Ryan Reynolds nearly adopt a young un who who was wearing his Green Lantern t-shirt and stole the show from everyone when he asked Reynolds “What’s it like to say the Green Lantern oath?” which of course got Reynolds to recite it on command. He also signed a comic for the boy and then brandished rings at one another.
Here’s how that went down
It was a great moment in the panel and the footage which as said was lackin due to the movie still being shot gave us at least some glimpse at what we can expect. We did get to see a giant green fist emerge from the ring during fight Hal is in. But no sign of Sinestro. We do get a very quick glimpse at one of the corps.
It was also obvious that the filmmakers had heard the grumbling of the fans in response to “the suit” which they defended, saying it was still in the early stages yet. I still need to see the suit (and Reynolds in it) moving around before I call party foul completely.
In any event since we don’t have the footage to share, here is a dream Green Lantern trailer with Nathan Fillion in the lead role made by a fan with way too much time and talent on his hands.
Let it begin.
Marvel’s slew of comic book flicks and their massive blitzing of media for said films starts. Comicon will be COVERED in this like a slick sheen of sweat on the face of a Hall H line stander while they bake outside.
First up is Ryan (six pack abs) Reynolds as Hal Jordan on the cover of Entertainment Weekly.
http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/07/15/green-lantern-ryan-reynolds/
Booya. Nice muscle and tendond look thing they’ve got going on with the suit. Until I see it in action I’m not impressed yet. I agree with others that I’ve seen photoshops better than this cover. But it makes me happy to finally see Hal getting love.
But I’m FAR more excited about this
We’ve always known Anthony Hopkins was a god. But damn…he LOOKS RAWRSOME AS ODIN.
(oh and Thor looks good too)
I can’t wait for Thor. I could be completely nuts, but this makes me happy. I can’t wait to see footage on this.
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And of course we can’t post about the Marvel movies without commenting on the lunacy that is Edward Norton and his bullshit move by Marvel screw over. I’ve made clear how I feel on that I think.
Moving on to the new casting of Banner. We’ve went from Joaquin Phoenix to now Mark Ruffalo. I like neither. Now we’ve got a David Tennant rumor. I like this far more, but he needs to be sporting a green question mark and running away from Batman. I’ve thrown my hat into the ring behind Sharlto Copley. He’s perfect in my opinion.
I know we won’t get the final answer on the Banner casting until Comcion and whomever it is walks out on stage. But I can only hope Marvel makes up for the cluster ass way they screwed over Norton by giving us someone equally as good and dedicated to giving the Hulk and Banner the respect and due they deserve.
San Diego Comic Con 2010 is just two weeks away, and Jazwares and Cartoon Network Enterprises are proud to announce the availability of the very first figure from the highly-anticipated Robot Chicken toy line!
Now, fans can recreate their favorite Robot Chicken parodies, such as the Nerd’s visit to a Sci-Fi convention with this 5-inch action figure. Complete with a Top Hat, Sandwich, Magical Unicorn Mayonnaise Jar, Adult Swim swag bag and a 2010 San Diego Comic-Con t-shirt, the iconic Robot Chicken Nerd character is ready to geek out with fans.
“Convention Nerd” will ONLY be available at Entertainment Earth’s booth #2343 throughout the con and on Toysrus.com for $20*.
Plus fans can come meet the creators of Adult Swim’s Emmy Award-winning Robot Chicken and get their Convention Nerd autographed when Seth Green and Matt Senreich will be signing the figure at Entertainment Earth’s booth #2343 Friday, July 23 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This is the Tron Disney Exclusive SDCC figure. I can assure you a riot will break out when this goes on sale.
http://vinylgoddess.ca/2010/07/08/disney-x-spin-master-tron-vintage-figure/
Per Vinylgoddess it sounds like they are going to limit the hell out of them. So if you are going and planning on snagging one of these puppies, do it first thing as soon as the doors open.
I’ll be posting more of these exclusives that will be available throughout the coming days.
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