Comic-Con 2013: Saturday Recap and Photo Gallery

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Saturday Photo Gallery Recap

Since I’ve only had the chance to see half of what there is outside of the convention center and just a fraction of the SDCC showroom floor, today I had my work cut out for me. Zachary Levi’s Nerd HQ and The Jackdaw were high on my list today, along with chipping away more of what there is to see inside. It was a fairly bountiful day at Comic-Con 2013. Check it out after the jump. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: Friday Recap and Photo Gallery

San Diego Comic-Con Friday Photo Gallery Recap

After a full day of panels behind me, I felt it best to explore the bounty of activities outside the San Diego convention center during Comic-Con 2013. This year, it seems as though there is twice as much to do than there was last year. It was a fun filled day full of video games, LEGOs, Comedy Central, and the SDCC Interactive Zone. Take a look at my Friday travels after the jump. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: Sunday Panel Schedule

Comic-Con 2013 Sunday Panel Schedule

On the last day of Comic-Con 2013, Sunday, July 21, it’s all about television. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, catch up with the stars of Community on their big win to a 5th season, and hear from the stars of Breaking Bad before their final eight episodes. Other panel highlights include Son of Anarchy, Harry Potter, Under the Dome, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and more. The storm is calming down, but not without a good show. Check out the full schedule of panels for the final day of SDCC after the jump. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: Saturday Panel Schedule

Comic-Con 2013 Saturday Panel Schedule

The big kahuna of Comic-Con 2013 is Saturday. No day is bigger during the convention than this. Comics, movies, television, and more will be bringing out their big guns. You can expect to find panels from Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, Marvel Studios, How I Met Your Mother, Futurama, Xbox, The 20th Anniversary of Pinky and the Brain, the 25th Anniversary of The Sandman, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, and much much more. See the full schedule of panels for Saturday, July 20 of SDCC after the break. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: Friday Panel Schedule

Comic-Con 2013 Friday Panel Schedule

Things are heating up on the second day of Comic-Con 2013. With Sony Pictures and Screen Gems taking the lead with movie presentations, along with a big appearance by Metallica, SDCC has only getting started. You can also expect panels panels from The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Assassin’s Creed 4, Adventure Time, Falling Skies, and more. Check out the full schedule of panels for Friday, July 19 after the break. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: Thursday Panel Schedule

Comic-Con 2013 Thursday Schedule

Thursday, the first full day of Comic-Con 2013 comes to San Diego on July 18. The chaos begins on this day as nerds, geeks, and fanboys and girls alike will convene into the ginormous SD Convention Center. Panels include  The X-Files 20th Anniversary, Teen Wolf, The Walking Dead, Mortal Kombat: Legacy, Dexter, Battlestar Galactica 35th Anniversary, Dr. Horribles Sing-Along Blog, Sherlock, Workaholics, Wilfred, Batman: Arkham Origins, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Pysch, and more. Check out the full schedule of panels for SDCC on Thursday after the break.  Continue reading

Complete Party Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2013

Comic-Con 2013 Party Guide

After waiting all day in lines, bumping elbows with fellow nerds, and walking around for a better part of the day, Comic-Con does not end when the sun sets. There are many fantastic parties where you may run into various celebrities, partake in food and drink, and obtain a lot of swag. Not only do these parties make the convention more enjoyable, but they make it unforgettable (depending on how much you drink). A number of these parties do require an RSVP or an invite, but there are a good amount that are still open to the public for free or at a minor cost. Check out the complete list of SDCC 2013 parties after the jump. Continue reading

Costume Designers Guild to Honor Best Dressed at Comic-Con 2013 During Masquerade Ball

Costume Designers Guild to Honor Best Dressed at Comic-Con 2013 During Masquerade Ball

Going on their eighth consecutive year, the Costume Designers Guild (Local 892) of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees will be attending Comic-Con 2013. With panels on both Friday and Saturday, the CDG is expected to have a greater presence than ever before, featuring top costume designers and illustrators from film and television. The CDG will also be honoring the best dressed cosplayers attending SDCC this year and the Hall Costume Awards at the 2013 Masquerade Ball. More details after the jump. Continue reading

After the Fact: The ‘Pain & Gain’ Trailer Pumps You Up and Lets You Down (67 Screenshots)

Pain and Gain Movie Trailer Michael Bay

Movie trailers have a big influence on how we perceive the film before going in and what we feel when the credits roll. They may make the movie look utterly terrible, completely amazing, or somewhere in between, but we each go in with expectations upon viewing them. After the Fact is a look back on how the trailers may have affected the movie going experience. This column is not a review of the movie itself, but rather on the marketing techniques used to advertise the movie. Today the trailer for Pain & Gain will be under the microscope. Continue reading after the jump and expect spoilers. Continue reading

WonderCon 2013 Cosplay Gallery

WonderCon 2013 Heroine Legends Cosplay

Like any comic-centric convention, WonderCon is very familiar with those who like to dress up and cosplay. As the little sister to the San Diego Comic-Con, WonderCon is almost a preview of what’s in-store this summer. There were a lot of great cosplayers out and about on the Anaheim Convention Center floor, check out the image gallery of some of the best from Saturday’s visit. Continue reading