Marvel Studios will NOT have a panel at Comic-Con

Comic Con received some interesting news or maybe a set back. Marvel Studios will NOT bring anything to Hall H (the big ballroom), making it the fourth movie studio to sit out of Hall H this year.

Hero Complex reports:

“Go big or stay home,” is how one Marvel insider put it, and that logic is seemingly embraced by rival Warner Bros. with “Man of Steel,”  the 2012 feature-film revival of Superman that is conspicuously absent (at least at this point) from the Hall H program. “The Dark Knight Rises,” Warner’s follow-up to its billion-dollar Batman film in 2009, is also M.I.A., but Gotham City filmmaker Christopher Nolan has never set foot in Hall H so this latest absence may add to his mystique, but it won’t shock anyone. 

The sci-fi epic “John Carter” is also a notable absentee in Hall H, but Disney is holding it back for a very specific reason — it will be a centerpiece (along with “The Lone Ranger“) at August’s D23 Expo, the Anaheim event that is being constructed as a Disney-dedicated rival convention.
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Are Movie Studios Running Away from Comic-Con?

The power of the geeks can be a tricky thing; either it works for Hollywood or it doesn't.  So far, it's not fairing so well.  In fact, it may changed the overall power of Greek Prom a.k.a Comic-Con.

This year, several studios will not showcase anything for the event.

Warner’s main studio operation is bringing nothing. Ditto Disney and DreamWorks. The Weinstein Company, a perennial presence, will also sit this one out. Even Marvel Entertainment, whose panel for “The Avengers” was a highlight of Comic-Con 2010, is on the fence about whether it will mount a major presentation. 

Comic-Con, as a growing number of movie marketers are realizing, has turned into a treacherous place. Studios come seeking buzz, but the Comic-Con effect can be more negative than positive. The swarm of dedicated fans — many of whom arrive at the convention in Japanese anime drag or draped in Ewok fur — can instantly sour on a film if it doesn’t like what it sees, leaving publicity teams with months of damaging Web chatter to clean up. 

“It’s a red-letter opportunity, but you shouldn’t go simply because it sits there on the calendar,” said Michael Moses, co-president of marketing for Universal Pictures. “You have to be absolutely certain you have goods ready that can really make a difference for your film.” 
But there is an opposite effect too, 'We love it and everyone hates it'.

Last year, folks loved the 'Sucker Punch' preview, but once that mess hit the screens, it was torn apart.  This also happened to 'Scott Pilgrim' and 'Tron 2'. So in some ways, our viewpoint may not be all that powerful.

However, this could be a blessing in disguise. With studios backing down and fans demanding better stuff... Will this force Comic-Con to return to it's roots? Less studios, more independent projects and comics? This could be a start of something good.

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Great Hera! Somebody was stabbed at Comic Con!

I heard about this yesterday. I thought it was rumor, but it's true.

Here's the deal from Robot 6:

Multiple reports are emerging out of Comic-Con International this afternoon of a scuffle over seats in Hall H, ending in a stabbing. The massive room, where many of the film presentations are held, was locked down, and a man led away in handcuffs by police.
Although details are scarce at the moment, Dread Central reports the fight erupted just as the Resident Evil: Afterlife panel was ending about 4:45 p.m. PST. The fight between two attendees allegedly broke out when one of them refused to change seats. According to Dread Central, one man stabbed the other in the eye with a pen.
Here's an update CBR:

Sergeant Gary Mondesir of the San Diego Police Department spoke about the incident.
"Basically, inside of Hall H during Comic-Con, prior to one of the showings, two males got into a dispute," Sergeant Mondesir said. "One male attacked the other male, stabbing him on the side of his eye with a pen. Officers were relatively close by. Citizens within the hall detained the person. Officers came and arrested him, and right now we're processing the scene inside."
The victim was taken to UCSD Medical Center immediately for treatment while the suspect was arrested without incident thanks to the aid of attendees including, as Mondesir said, "The victim's friend actually assisted in taking the suspect into custody."
The sergeant explained that the dispute did break out after one person stated that the other person sitting through a panel to attend a later one should leave. "He'll be charged with assault with a deadly weapon due to the stabbing in the eye," he added of the next step in the investigation. "We are still processing the scene. We have a field evidence technician who's taking measurements and collecting evidence...The show is still going on. It happened in an area where we didn't have to stop the show. We can actually work around it and process the scene. It happened inside the hall but off to the side.
"We have numerous witnesses – I'm not at liberty to tell you how many – but we've taken their statements."
This is a mess, but telling about how Comic Con is ran. I will talk about that tomorrow.

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Comic Con 2010: Gay in Comics Panel

Hey all!

When I'm at Comic Con, I always go to the Gays in Comics panel. It is a great way to connect with other Comic Book gay geeks and learn about new developments in the gay comic world.

So here is a recap of yesterday's panel:

• On the panel were: Howard Cruse- kind of started gays in comics, Tim Fish - Marvel writer, Dan Parent- introduced Kevin, the 1st gay character in Archie comics, Charles Chistensen - publisher and writer in Prism Comics, Geoff Johns - major player in DC Entertainment, Marjorie M. Liu -writer of Girl Comics and Wolverine's son Daken, Daniel Way - another writer for Daken, Jim McCann - Marvel Comics writer.
• Many folks believe that gay characters should acknowledge their gayness.
• Archie Comics were the only comic company to promote the Gay in Comics panel.
• Howard Cruse created a gay character because there were barely any in a positive light. He also wanted gays to get excited about comics.
  
• Geoff Johns said a gay character will be introduced in Green Lantern soon.
• Kevin, the gay guy in Archie will be a regular character, and Jughead is not gay.
• The room was packed and full of LGBT geeks. I was happy to see the Transgender community represented.
• Gay Comics are still hard to sell in mainstream stores, many can be found online.
• It was noted that X-Men panel did not have as much folks as the gay panel.
• Andy Mangels spoks about the history Gays in Comics. The panel started in 1988 as a way to discuss gays in comics and to bring the gay geeks together.
• Wolverine's son Daken is changing the game. His bisexuality will be heating up soon. The writers wants Daken to show different sides of his character.
• Marvel also a lot of freedom in their comics, but not for a lot of violence.
  
• Batwoman will also get more development... BTW Geoff Jones is really cute.
• While I was there, I saw many web celebs like GayComicGeek, Jody from DoorQ, and J.T. Tepnapa. Oh, I was also recognized by several folks. It was great to meet people who looks to me as a gay geek source. I was really flattered
• I asked Geoff Johns about a Wonder Woman movie, he said it is coming soon.
• Howard is glad to see changes in the 34 years for gay character. He knew the time would come.
• Dan Parent said the shift in today's generation led to the creation of Kevin in Archie comics.
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Comic Con 2010: Captain America Panel

I wasn't at this panel, I happened to be in the Gays in Comics one.

However, I do have the scoop, thanks to SlashFilm
Director Joe Johnston calls the film “a classic adventure love story with an edge.” he says that his favorite movie of all time is Raiders of the Lost Ark, a movie which he also worked on. He says that Raiders feels as modern today as it did they day it was filmed. This is his goal for Captain America.
Joe says that while he has studied the complete history of the character, he’s a fan of the Brubaker version of the Captain America. So they decided to Borrow certain visual elements from Brubaker version, but are “going a bit more modern than the original.”
Johnston also says that “if we don’t love steve Rogers before he gets transformed, we won’t love Jim after.”
Filming has been going on for a few weeks now but Chris Evans only started on set five days ago and claims that he “did some nice gentle scenes to get my feet wet.”
Marvel head/producer Kevin Feige admits that Chris has only been in a test version of the suit. The footage from the teaser trailer was filmed at a costume test. “The suit is coming together well but isn’t finished yet.” he says it’s more realistic than the cartoony version of the suit that leaked a month back. “It is something that is unequivocally the Captain America uniform but fits the time period.”
Hugo Weaving says he listed to tapes of verger Herzog to help him get the voice of Red Skull. He has only worked one day in the mask, and he has “only started” getting to “make the mask work. “
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WATCH: Dexter Season 5 Trailer

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Comic Con 2010 Pics: Pt 1 and a Half

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Comic Con 2010 Pics: Pt 1

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Franklin Mott in the flesh

There's something about James Frain aka Franklin.

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WATCH Comic Con vs Westboro Baptist Church

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I'm Heading to Comic Con

I'm leaving right now!!!

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God Hates Gays and Comic Con!

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San Diego Comic Com in Here!!

This is the Week of the Geek!

Comic Con starts for realz, today! I will be there super early on Friday to Sunday, meeting folks and spending way too much money!

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Concept Art for Captain America and Thor

These are Comic Con exclusives.

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New Comic Con Promo: The Walking Dead

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Fred Phelps and his Westboro Freaks are going to Comic Con

This is not joke. These fools are going to be there.


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Comic Con Gay Stuff: Thursday's Schedule

Fanboys of the Universe has broken down the Gay sessions and panels at Comic Con, starting with Thursday's schedule.


Thursday, July 22: The Gay Stuff
10:30-11:30 Divas and Golden Lassoes: The LGBT Obsession with Super Heroines— Why do LGBT comic book fans, especially gay men, worship female superheroes? Going beyond just collecting the comics of Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Donna Troy, Saturn Girl, and many more, LGBT fans intensely identify with and take great inspiration from these iconic heroines. To discuss this phenomenon, moderator Charles “Zan” Christensen (Mark of Aeacus) has assembled an esteemed panel featuring Marc Andreyko (Manhunter), Phil Jimenez (The Essential Wonder Woman Encyclopedia), Andy Mangels (founder, “Wonder Woman Day"), and Michael Troy (The Blonde Squad). Room 8
3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Howard Cruse— Comic-Con special guest Howard Cruse, author of the newly reissued Stuck Rubber Baby, the creator of Barefootz and Wendel, and the founding editor of Gay Comix, is interviewed by author Blake Bell, who profiled Howard’s husband Ed Sedarbaum for Bell’s 2002 book I Have to Live with This Guy! Questions from audience members will be welcome. Room 8
4:30-5:30 Spotlight on Phil Jimenez— Comic-Con special guest Phil Jimenez (Astonishing X-Men) wants to talk to you about comics. Join him for some one-on-one time, ask him questions, and then bring your own rolodex of answers as he tries to get to the heart of some questions he’s been thinking about a lot lately: “What do comic readers love about comics, and more importantly, why? What do they hate about reading them? And what would they change?” Room 8
6:00-7:00 Writing Queer: Creating and Writing LGBT Characters— Creating genuine and well-rounded LGBT characters is a challenge for writers, as they must give voice to a population whose stories have been kept hidden for so long. How do writers, both queer and straight, as well as mainstream and independent, create narratives that reflect the diversity and humanity of LGBT individuals, as well as the obstacles they face? Moderator Justin Hall (Glamazonia, Prism Comics’ talent chair) leads a spirited conversation with some of the best writers working in comics today: Paige Braddock (Jane’s World), Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby), Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets), Greg Rucka (Detective Comics), Gail Simone (Wonder Woman), and Judd Winick (Pedro and Me). Room 32AB
8:00-11:00 BBC America: U.S. Premiere Screenings of Doctor Who and Being Human— Catch the all-new season opener of Being Human, written by Toby Whithouse and starring Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow, Aidan Turner and Sinead Keenan and the two-part finale of Doctor Who, written by Steven Moffat and starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan. Room 6DE


I hope there's more stuff spread out during the weekend

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Comic Con Exclusive: Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet

It started as a joke, now it's a SDCC Exclusive!

On April 1st, Hot Wheels sent a message to our Facebook fans (http://Facebook.com/HotWheels) saying that we were going to show them a sneak peek of one of our 2011 New Models. The image that we posted was of Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet. The response to the joke was so positive that the fans asked for us to actually make it for real. So, just in time for DC Comics’ 75th Anniversary, Hot Wheels presents Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet! Get it fast before it disappears!
It's only $5 bucks so I'll get 3 of them
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