Category Archives: Comic-Con 2012

COMIC-CON 2012: SPIKE TV’S “ALL ACCESS WEEKLY” HOSTED BY KATIE LINENDOLL…and STAR WARS related item: COURSE OF THE FORCE

Let’s hear it for Spike TV! And let’s hear for it for Spike’s “All Access Weekly,” hosted by the lovely Katie Linendoll. I don’t know, I just tuned in to a recent episode and I’m feeling the love. Check this one out if you’d like a nice overview with many of the cast members from “The Amazing Spider-Man.” And that is followed up by news about Activision’s new Spider-Man game which includes villains, Rhino, Scorpion and The Lizard! Plus, of course, there is a Stan Lee character! The episode closes with some choice observations by one of our favorite “geek” experts, Rick Marshall. He points to possible announcements for sequels to “Ghostbusters” and “Beetlejuice.” But the best he keeps for last. In comics, he recommends a close eye on the new Iron Man “Extremis” story arc, written by Warren Ellis; and a new Batman arc with one of the scariest villains of all, Bane. Watch the episode here.

And here a bit more news on Katie:

Katie Linendoll will run a quarter-mile segment in the inaugural “Course of the Force” lightsaber relay to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation on July 11.  “Course of the Force” is a Star Wars tribute event beginning in Santa Monica and ending in San Diego just in time for Comic-Con.  See below for a sneak peek into Katie’s custom-designed R2-D2 costume:

 

To Read about Katie’s Excitement for the Race, Please Visit:

http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2012/07/03/course-of-the-force-will-you-be-my-c3po/

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COMIC-CON 2012: DARK HORSE DELUXE

Dark Horse Comics is your overlord at San Diego Comic-Con 2012!

Press release follows:

DARK HORSE DELUXE ANNOUNCES

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2012 EXCLUSIVES!

July 2, MILWAUKIE, OR—The largest and most highly anticipated pop culture event of the year is right around the corner, and Dark Horse is bringing you the latest and greatest in exclusive products from Dark Horse Deluxe!

2″ Pirate Domo Qee(Limited Edition of 1,500)

These popular 2 Qee figures have continually sold out, appearing in stores and galleries worldwide. Who wouldn’t want a Pirate Domo Qee? Get one while they last!

Marvel Classic Character: Iron Man Gold Variant (Limited Edition of 200)

Iron Man was originally portrayed in a silvery iron suit when he was introduced to the world by Marvel. Very shortly thereafter he transitioned into this gold-colored iron suit. This Comic-Con exclusive limited-edition Syroco-style statuette stands 4 3/4″ tall and comes in a litho-printed tin box, with a pin-back button and a booklet.

Marvel Classic Character: The Hulk Green Variant (Limited Edition of 200)

We’ve turned the original short-lived gray Hulk to his familiar green just for Comic-Con in this very limited-edition Syroco-style statuette. Hulk stands 4 3/4″ tall, and comes in a litho-printed tin box, with a pin-back button and a booklet.

2.5″ Good Luck Troll: Black-Light Green (Limited Edition of 1,500)

Trolls became one of America’s biggest toy fads in the early 1960s, and again over the years in various revivals from many toy manufacturers. They’ve been off the market for nearly a decade; now Dark Horse is bringing them back with a mystery-box program. However, our San Diego Comic-Con exclusive is no mystery. This green Good Luck Troll with white hair glows under black light and is limited to 1,500 pieces!

Make sure to stop by booth #2615 to check out all this awesome stuff, only available at San Diego Comic-Con 2012!

About Dark Horse

Founded in1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, including The Mask,Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton’s Tragic Toys for Girls and Boys, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.

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COMIC-CON 2012: Mark Hamill and Judd Nelson

Part of anyone’s short list of pop culture legends to try to see at San Diego Comic-Con has got to include Mark Hamill and Judd Nelson. Mark Hamill was Luke Skywalker in the original “Star Wars” and Judd Nelson gave one of the definitive performances in a John Hughes film, “The Breakfast Club.” They’ve done their duty in this life. What brings them to Comic-Con this year?

From the press release for Mr. Hamill:

Star Wars hero Mark Hamill and Noah Hathaway (Atreyu from The NeverEnding Story) will be at the Con for the Magnolia release of their newest film Sushi Girl on Blu-ray/DVD from Magnolia Home Entertainment.

This from Mr. Nelson’s press release:

BAD KIDS GO TO HELL is a dark comedy-thriller based on the best-selling indie comic book series/graphic novel of the same name. The film, which pays homage to The Breakfast Club but adds an intense element of horror, will be premiering at Comic-Con this year.

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Comic Con 2012: Video Test Run 01

A quick look at Leela Corman’s UNTERZAKHN and Jean-Pierre Filiu and David B.’s BEST OF ENEMIES. This is just a quick video run through. Full reviews will follow.

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