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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope hits (limited) theaters today, a documentary that peers into the lives of Comic-Con attendees and fans. The focus of the film shifts from comic book artists and toy collectors, to costume designers. Costumes at Comic-Con are always a highlight, so if you need ideas for what to wear to your next geek convention, click through this gallery and get inspired. Read more
You may know Morgan Spurlock from his french fry-eating documentary called Super Size Me, but he's turning his vision to geeks with his latest film, Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope. Interviewing geeky celebs like Joss Whedon, Seth Rogen, Kevin Smith, and following a handful of Comic-Con attendees (ranging from costume designers to toy collectors and comic book artists), this documentary Read more
Yes, cosplay is serious business, but there's no better place to get some Halloween costume inspiration than the Comic-Con show floor! Take a gander through this gallery that should get your DIY costume juices flowing. Read more
Best known for his movie Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock's latest film, which debuted this week at the Toronto International Film Festival, puts the lens on one of our favorite annual events: Comic-Con. Comic-Con: Episode IV — A Fan's Hope follows several fans as they navigate the booth signings, costumes, and general mayhem with specific life goals in mind for their convention experiences. Read more
Despite the large Hollywood influence, Comic-Con does still include real comic books and graphic art at the show. One of the biggest events during the convention for fans, artists and comic insiders is the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, an annual awards highlighting the year's best publications. Think of it like the Oscars of comics. Comic fans take note of this year's winners and check out Read more
San Diego Comic-Con starts on Thursday, July 21, and in honor of the comic world's fun fan culture, we decided to show off 25 of the coolest comic (and a couple of classic other nerd-related) tattoos out there. You won't believe how dedicated some fans are, or how cool their ink looks. Check it out to see how many characters you recognize. Source: Flickr User rynosoft Read more
Cutie Olivia Munn stepped out at Comic-Con with a big smile and a sweet little get-up. She shimmered in a black sequined mini, baring some leg and a little cold shoulder via her white cutout top. For accessories, she kept it simple via nude platform pumps and a cool gold and black braided bracelet. Black and white, and Fab all over. Shop Read more
Now that all the hubbub has subsided and I'm nestled back up in San Francisco, I'm processing all the exciting, strange, and just . . . interesting stuff I saw and heard at Comic-Con in San Diego. Sure, there was a lot of waiting in line, but it was worth it for the chance to sit in on panels with actors, directors and writers who I truly admire, and to check out some footage of upcoming Read more
The award for rowdiest panel that I saw at Comic-Con went to the cast of Chuck. After teetering on the edge of cancellation, Josh Schwartz and his band of merry geeks/spies couldn't have been jollier about shooting the breeze with fans — and with each other. The panel started with a hilarious performance by Jeffster (watch the video after the jump!), and everyone was on their feet as Vik Sahay Read more
One of the most hotly anticipated panels at Comic-Con was the one for Iron Man 2, which included director Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Sam Rockwell — and some footage from the upcoming sequel. First, however, Favreau rolled out a cheeky fake teaser trailer, complete with cheesy graphics and little to no new footage from the movie. The audience cheered Read more
