Comic-Con 2013: The ‘Ender’s Game’ Fan Experience

Comic-Con 2013 Ender's Game Fan Experience Living Room Set

After having a joyful time through Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla Experience, a stroll through Summit Entertainment’s Ender’s Game Fan Experience felt like the right thing to do before Comic-Con ended. HGTV partnered with Summit to create this SDCC exclusive experience, which showcased an interpretation of the Wiggins home living room, along with other specially constructed, unique rooms to recreate environments from the film itself. Check out the Ender’s Game Fan Experience after the jump. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ First Impressions Aboard the Jackdaw

Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag First Imperssions

It’s time to set sails on the seven seas with Edward and his crew from Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. The Ubisoft team has taken San Diego’s Star of India and transformed her into the Jackdaw as they offer a once in a lifetime fan experience at Comic-Con for those looking to get a taste of the latest Assassin’s Creed entry. I got my first personal glimpse and hands-on experience with the game myself. Learn what I found out and saw after the break. 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: ‘Ender’s Game’ Summit Entertainment Panel and Footage Recap

Comic-Con 2013 Enders Game Panel Recap

Along with the Comic-Con presentation of Divergent, Summit Entertainment also wanted to bring Ender’s Game to close the panel. Exclusive footage was showcased with the help of director Gavin Hood, screenwriter Roberto Orci, and the stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, and Harrison Ford. Along with that footage came an interesting Q&A as well. Learn more about the SDCC footage and other panel highlights after the break. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: ‘Divergent’ Summit Entertainment Panel and Footage Recap

Comic-Con 2013 Divergent Panel Recap

Finishing shooting only days prior to the panel, the cast of Summit Entertainment’s latest flick, Divergent, made their rounds at Comic-Con 2013 this week. The author, Veronica Roth, welcomed the thousands of fans attending the Hall H panel along with director Neil Burger as well as cast members Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, and more. Check out the full panel recap for Divergent at SDCC after the break and learn what you can expect in the first trailer.   Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: Legendary Pictures’ ‘Godzilla’ Experience

Comic-Con Legendary Pictures Godzilla Experience

If you happened to be outside the San Diego Convention Center near PETCO Park this weekend you may have noticed a building that looked like it was attacked by a monster. Thanks in part by Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros., the king of monsters, Godzilla himself is coming back on to the big screen in May of 2014. What Legendary and Warner Bros. brought to Comic-Con 2013 this year was an experience far more extravagant then a teaser clip like last year, they brought fans to Japan to see the beast up close and personal. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: The Visionaries Panel Highlights with Alfonso Cuarón, Marc Webb, and Edgar Wright

Comic-Con 2013 The Visionaries Panel

Three influential directors walk into a room… and thus began one of the most under-the-radar panels of Comic-Con 2013. Needless to say, Edgar Wright and Alfonso Cuarón are a pair of the most talented, visually-inspiring directors of our time – Marc Webb is still young in his career, but a visionary nonetheless. In the span of just under an hour, SDCC attendees were treated to a conversation between three directors and what their take is on the future of the film industry. Learn what the trio had to say about action sequences, 3D filmmaking, their own futures, and more after the jump. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: Thursday Recap and Photo Gallery

San Diego Comic Con 2013 Photo Gallery Thursday Recap

Thursday at Comic-Con 2013 was quite the hectic day. Jam packed full of panels, it’s amazing how this convention is a mere four days long. Trying to see everything is almost suicidal. It’s like an amusement park. However, I made it today’s mission to get the most out of the time I had at SDCC. With five panels on my agenda, Thursday was quite the adventure. Check out what photos I was able to take outside the panels after the break. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: Batman: Arkham Origins Panel Reveals New Skins and Villain

Batman Arkham Origins Copperhead Trailer Screenshot 4

Gamers excited for Batman: Arkham Origins got a real treat at Comic-Con 2013 this year. Not only were fans treated to appearances by the director of the game, Eric Holmes, as well as Roger Craig Smith and Troy Baker, the newest voices of Batman and the Joker, respectively, but they were also greeted by Geoff Johns, Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics. Those expecting to play the game October 25 were given a sneak peak at new skins available for download as well as one of the villains that has yet to be seen. Check out the panel recap after the break. Continue reading

Comic-Con 2013: Masters of the Web Panel Recap with Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett

Masters of the Web Comic-Con 2013

Writing about film news and reviews is just as fun as you would think, but it’s a lot more work than you would believe. During Comic-Con 2013, influential higher ups of the online movie world got together to discuss their thoughts on the industry, fandom, writing online, and much more. This year was a special year for the Masters of the Web panel because it was all about the horror genre. Special guests included Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett, the creative minds behind You’re Next and the V/H/S franchise, with moderation by John Campea, editor-in-chief of AMC Movie News. See what the panelists had to say about the ever evolving world of horror and managing their websites. Continue reading