Posted 7/14/12 6:00 pm EST by MTV Geek in SDCC, TV
It was like Christmas for MTV Geek Comic-Con LIVE, as host Steven Smith got to interview members from the cast and crew of "Firefly"! The cult TV show is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, Sean Maher, and Executive Producer Tim Minear were all on-hand at San Diego Comic-Con! Read More...
Posted 7/14/12 5:00 pm EST by MTV Geek in Comic Books, DC Comics, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC
We'll get to that title and photo in a second, but first it was time for DC Comics to face the crowd at San Diego Comic-Con for one of the most controversial comic books of the year, Before Watchmen. With fans having read most of the series first issues by now, would they be elated? Conflicted? Ask long meandering questions that are more statements than actual questions? There to take on the potential abuse were DC head honcho Dan Didio, writers Len Wein and J. Michael Straczynski, writer/artists Amanda Conner and Darwyn Cooke, and Editors Mark Chiarello and Will Daniels. Read More...
Posted 7/14/12 4:30 pm EST by doraziov in Comic Books, Marvel, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC
The focus was squarely on animation at this year's Marvel TV panel, with news about Hulk Agents of S.M.A.S.H., Avengers, and Ultimate Spider-Man. Jeph Loeb, head of Marvel TV, kicked off the panel announcing that the Marvel AR App would unlock some special features if you use it on the Ultimate Spider-Man buttons given out at the door. Then, he warned everybody that there are sixteen SHIELD agents scattered throughout the room who were going to confiscate any phones or cameras that recorded the special footage shown during the panel.
Business out of the way, Loeb noted that in January, Disney opened up an animation studio for Marvel in Burbank - leading into a one of the Marvel Mash-Ups from the Marvel Universe block on Disney XD. That over, he teased that there should be some “marvelous” announcements at the Phineas and Ferb panel tomorrow at SDCC. Read More...
"Tomb Raider" is back with a new look -- and a new voice! MTV Geek Comic-Con LIVE host Steven Smith chatted with new Lara Croft voice actress Camilla Luddington, as well as "Tomb Raider" brand director Karl Stewart, at SDCC. Said Luddington about her new role:
"I have a lot of trust in everyone who works on the game, because I do get to see scenes as I'm going along...I've seen what they've done, and it's incredible!" Read More...
Posted 7/14/12 3:30 pm EST by Lemonjuice McGee in SDCC, Sideshow Collectibles, Toys
Sideshow Collectibles recently announced they had the license to produce 1/6th scale figures based on DC Comics' library of legendary heroes and villains. Well, at San Diego Comic-Con International 2012, Sideshow gave fans a sneak peek at what they can expect with a display featuring five different prototypes. Sideshow Collectibles is known for their high-end items like their 1/6th scale G.I. Joe line, and as the American distributor for Hot Toys, so they are certainly no strangers to this arena. No info on price or release dates were given, but seeing them in person has us excited for what they have in store.
Read on for a look at each figure that debuted during the show!
Posted 7/14/12 3:00 pm EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, Marvel, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC
If you've been reading Marvel's Ultimate Comics Spider-Man as religiously as we have, you were initially bummed about the news that Sara Pichelli wouldn't be drawing the title exclusively, instead alternating with relative newcomer David Marquez... Until you saw Marquez's art. The former animation artist perfectly captures Miles Morales' youthful intensity, and is a perfect companion to Pichelli and company. Even better news? As announced yesterday at SDCC 2012 by Marvel, Marquez is going exclusive with the company! We chatted with the artist about why he made the move, what it means for his career, and what dream character - or characters - he's gunning for: Read More...
In this video straight from San Diego Comic-Con, our MTV Geek Comic-Con LIVE special host -- and Her Universe creator -- Ashley Eckstein gives us tips on geeky headwear! Check it out:
Posted 7/14/12 2:00 pm EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, Marvel, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC
Are you ready for the cutest little epic event in Marvel Comics' history? As announced at SDCC 2012, Skottie Young is, as the multi-talented creator will be writing a new one-shot for the Publisher called A-Babies vs. X-Babies #1, riffing on Avengers vs. X-Men... But you know, with babies:
MTV Geek: First and most important question, Skottie… What are you going to do for a cover, now that you’ve already done the most awesome one possible for AvX #1???
Skottie Young: Well, that was a tough one. The answer is… I just drew a bunch of sweet babies again! Not sure if i'll be able to top that one but I'm going to keep trying! Read More...
Posted 7/14/12 1:30 pm EST by MTV Geek in SDCC
Are you ready for some awesome interviews from San Diego Comic-Con? Keep it tuned in to the MTV News Comic-Con Takeover livestream today, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Saturday’s show will feature special guest-host Damon Lindelof and appearances from the cast of “Total Recall,” “Walking Dead” “Resident Evil” and more SDCC goodies than you can shake a nerd at! Read More...
Posted 7/14/12 1:00 pm EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, Interviews, Marvel, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC
Writer Nathan Edmondson has built a name for himself in the past few years with critically acclaimed series like Who Is Jake Ellis, and The Activity. Now, as announced at SDCC 2012, he's making a leap to superheroes with a four issue Ultimate Comics Iron Man miniseries, beginning in October. In it, Iron Man tackles a brand new take on villain The Mandarin, as well as something very familiar to IM fans: this story is titled "Demon In The Armor." We're assuming it's just a bunch of alcohol sloshing around in the Mark IV, but our guesses aside, here's what Edmondson had to say about the book: Read More...
Posted 7/14/12 12:07 pm EST by MTV Geek in SDCC
It's a superhero battle of the wills as contestants in the Live In It To Win It Challenge compete to win a 2013 Dodge Dart at San Diego Comic-Con! Our own Jimmy McCain is on the scene as we watch to see which participant can attach the most clothespins on their faces:
Posted 7/13/12 9:43 pm EST by MTV Geek in SDCC, TV
On August 20 MTV's newest comedy, "Inbetweeners", will premiere...but if you can't wait that long, check out the first official trailer for the show, coming on the heels of the unveiling of an exclusive look for fans at San Diego Comic-Con!
Following in the footsteps of other great MTV scripted hits such as "Awkward" and "Teen Wolf," "Inbetweeners" is a comedic look at a group of teenagers navigating high school and stuck "in between" the cool kids and the nerds. Based on the critically acclaimed award-winning British series, the show was adapted for the U.S. by Brad Copeland, the man behind "Arrested Development" and "My Name Is Earl." Read More...
Posted 7/13/12 8:01 pm EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, IDW, Interviews, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC
Kevin Eastman may be best known for Teenage Mutant ninja Turtles, but he's been writing and drawing other comics for years. The latest, big news item just announced at IDW's panel at SDCC 2012? LOST ANGELES, a six issue mini-series developed with Simon Bisley about a post-apocalyptic LA:
MTV Geek: We’ve read the blurb, but what’s the idea of Lost Angeles - and where did it come from?
Kevin Eastman: It started several years ago, in a brain-storming session with me and Simon Bisley--massive sessions of sharing likes and inspirations, creative mind melts, and kicking around idea's of really cool stuff we LOVE to draw! I guess that was the start--but I think when I came up with the title, Lost Angeles, I thought; "Man, there is really something to dig into here..." and after a trademark search I saw it was free and clear and I grabbed it before someone else did! Over a year or so of discussion, we developed the story and concept, banged out a bunch of character designs and kind of set it aside a bit to do other stuff--and that is when I showed it to Joe--who promply fiddled about--and came back with some very cool suggestions. Joe and I beat out a treatment, a screenplay, and now I'll adapt that with Tom and Bobby into the series! Read More...
Posted 7/13/12 7:59 pm EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, IDW, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC
Let me tell you a little story about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. When these pizza loving dudes were first introduced, they were written by a guy named Peter Laird, and drawn by Kevin Eastman. Then, the two split, and Eastman left the sewers forever... Or so we thought. Cut to years later, and Eastman returned to TMNT, but on writing duties this time. Eastman did panel breakdowns for the issues, but no art from the Turtle's master... Until now. As revealed at IDW's SDCC 2012 panel, we can now EXCLUSIVELY reveal that with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual #1, Eastman will not only write, but also draw a full, extra-sized turtle story for the first time in decades: Read More...
Posted 7/13/12 6:10 pm EST by MTV Geek in NECA, SDCC
Toy company NECA dropped by MTV Geek Comic-Con LIVE to show off what they are debuting at San Diego Comic-Con. Co-Host Katrina Hill helped give us a look at NECA's new Atlas Portal gun, their Evil Dead exclusive Ash figure, and more. Check it out:
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