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SDCC 2012: Marvel's House Of Ideas Panel Goes All Digital, All The Time

Posted 7/12/12 1:00 pm EST by in Comic Books, Marvel, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC


Not to be confused with MTV's House of Style, Marvel's House of Ideas panel at SDCC 2012 focused squarely on the Publisher's digital initiatives. With Marvel AR stepping up in the wake of their recent Marvel NOW! announcement, and the ReEvolution on for real, San Diego welcomed CCO Joe Quesada to the stage, as well as Agent M himself, Ryan Penagos, Communications Manager Arune Singh, Senior VP of Sales David Gabriel, SVP and GM of Digital Media Peter Phillips, Editor Nick Lowe, and EIC Axel Alonso.

Things kicked off talking about how all their print books are moving towards having free digital codes. Commenting on the movie, Gabriel said, "We wanted to make sure the print books had extra added value, plus it made sure people who buy digital would have an incentive to buy print." Read More...

SDCC 2012: Pilot Review - The Devil Is Your Landlord In '666 Park Avenue'

Posted 7/12/12 12:55 pm EST by in Reviews, SDCC, TV



The 666 Park Avenue pilot review is part of MTV Geek's ongoing San Diego Comic-Con coverage.

You would think these days, people would read the fine print when something seems too good to be true—especially when that something is a massive, rent-free apartment in Manhattan inside of the towering Drake Apartments on 999 Park Avenue. And you’ll want to be especially careful about what you sign when the person handing you the papers is real estate magnate Gavin Doran (Lost’s Terry O’Quinn).

Doran’s infernal bargains with the residents of the Drake (and the doom comes crashing down on their heads) is the basis of 666 Park Avenue, an intriguing mix of sex, business, politics, and the occult in a building where seemingly everyone can be bought for a price.
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SDCC 2012: MTV Geek's Comic Con LIVE Host Steven Smith's First Column!

Posted 7/11/12 8:30 pm EST by in SDCC


MTV Geek is pleased to present you our Comic Con LIVE host Steven Smith's first column, "I Love It Here". You can catch Steven at our San Diego Comic Con livestream, Thursday through Sunday.

Hi everyone and welcome to my very first column for MTV Geek. I am beyond psyched to be your host for all things Geek. You’ll see my mug at all your favorite nerd events talking with the creators and stars of all you enjoy. Plus each and every week you’ll find me right here, tackling some, new, fun, gorgeous geeky topics as well interviews, video clips, embloggery and what have you. Now, I’m sure you’re asking, “Who the hell is this guy and what are his credentials? Papers please,” that sort of thing. And you’d be right to do so. Some of you may know me, while others are getting their first taste. Read More...

SDCC 2012: All About MTV Geek's Comic Con LIVE!

Posted 7/11/12 8:11 pm EST by in SDCC



 

San Diego Comic Con is upon us and MTV Geek has tons of exciting things in store for both con-goers and those enjoying the show at home. Get the total con experience via MTV Geek's Comic Con LIVE, and don't forget to participate in our live chat via Twitter using @MTVGeek and hashtag #MTVSDCC! Read More...

SDCC 2012: Futurama Live Stream Tonight From Comedy Central

Posted 7/11/12 6:25 pm EST by in SDCC, TV


Futurama fans take note: tonight, Comedy Central's official website, CC.com, and the Futurama Facebook page will be hosting a Futurama-themed live stream at 10:30. Matt Groening and other people associated with Futurama will be on-hand for this special event. Don't miss Futurama Live tonight: feel free to watch it on Ustream below. Read More...

SDCC 2012: Meet MTV Geek's News Coverage Team!

Posted 7/11/12 6:02 pm EST by in SDCC


MTV Geek will be at San Diego Comic Con this year in a big way -- with a 4-day, 7 hour-per-day livestream and round the clock news coverage from our team of hosts and reporters:

Our host Steven Smith IS the face of MTV Geek's event coverage! Smith is no stranger to TV hosting, and also has a weekly podcast called Going Off Track :

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SDCC 2012: Five Games to Pack in Your Comic-Con Travel Bag

Posted 7/11/12 2:30 pm EST by in Hobby Gaming, SDCC


Plan on waiting in this? Better pack some games. Image by Flickr user chrislee-cm, used under Creative Commons License

As geeks around the globe prepare to make their annual pilgrimage to San Diego, a common question will arise: what should I be packing? If you plan on spending hours upon hours waiting in line, hoping to enter Hall H for a seat at some celebrity-studded panels, then the answer is clear. You should be packing a few games to help you and your fellow con-goers pass the time.

But the floor of a convention center is no place for a full-size board game; this situation calls for an arsenal of card games and portable abstract strategy titles. You'll want to pack games that are lightweight, compact, and preferably, ones you can pick up and move with you should the line shift unexpectedly.

Without further ado, here are five options that cover all of the bases, from 2-player strategic duels to 8+ player party games:

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SDCC 2012: 'Astonishing X-Men' Motion Comics Coming to Blu in November

Posted 7/11/12 2:00 pm EST by in Animation, Comic Book Conventions, Marvel, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC


Shout! Factory is releasing all four animated story arcs from the Whedon/Cassady run to Blu on November 13th. Details after the jump.
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SDCC 2012: Mondo Debuts 'Game of Thrones' Screen Prints

Posted 7/11/12 1:25 pm EST by in Mondo, News, SDCC, TV


[Updated: when following Mondo, use the @MondoNews twitter handle.]

This trio of posters based on HBO's "Game of Thrones" are just the tip of the iceberg for Mondo offerings at this year's San Diego Comic Con.

More details after the jump.
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Get 'Expendable' with the 'Game of Thrones' in the San Diego Comic-Con Daily Geek

Posted 7/11/12 9:30 am EST by in Daily Geek, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC


Welcome to MTV Geek's daily round-up of all things GEEK from the weird, wild world of the web! Got a cool link? Share it with us on Twitter at twitter.com/mtvgeek!

This week The Daily Geek is going straight-up Comic-Con! Each day we'll supply you with a daily round-up of MTV's SDCC coverage, so not matter where you are, Comic-Con will come to you!

- THRONES! You can buy this Game of Thrones poster by Vania Zouravliov starting Thursday! Follow @Mondotees for info.

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SDCC 2012: Mega Man Meets Sonic The Hedgehog For The First Time In Archie Comics' Epic Crossover

Posted 7/10/12 6:03 pm EST by in Archie Comics, Comic Books, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC


For the first time ever, in 2013, Sonic The Hedgehog is going to smack right into Mega Man, spilling rings everywhere. Archie Comics will be launching an epic, twelve part crossover running through Mega Man, Sonic, and Sonic Universe, written by Ian Flynn, and edited by Paul Kaminski that will include, well... Everybody. To find out more, we chatted with the duo about the upcoming event, what it takes to bring two universes together, and whether Dr. Wily and Dr. Eggman went to evil medical school together:

MTV Geek: Big question of course is, how do the Sonic Universe and Mega Man Universe come together?
 
IAN FLYNN: I don’t want to spoil the surprise, but I will point out both Sonic and Mega Man have to deal with brilliant (if mad) scientists.  Dr. Eggman has a history of messing with stuff like ancient gods and Chaos Emeralds.  Dr. Wily has tampered with the time stream.  Between the two of them, they could cause some shenanigans.
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SDCC 2012: Cobra and the Decepticons Team Up Again As We Review This Exclusive Set From Hasbro

Posted 7/10/12 4:00 pm EST by in Hasbro, Reviews, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC, Toys


In the world of toys it's pretty much agreed that G.I. Joe and Transformers are two brands that not only stand the test of time, but also have some nice releases regularly hitting shelves-- regardless of the various incarnations. Well, like last year, Hasbro is combining their two flagship-franchises for a brand-new exclusive set at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con international! This time, fans get a shot at picking up a Cobra H.I.S.S. Tank that features a deco and extra pieces to give it the appearance of every Trans-Fan's favorite cyclopian, purple, laser-pistol: Shockwave! While the previous Starscream and Cobra Commander set was fantastic, this year's goes one step further in delivering even more of a "story" by adding extra accessories like Energon cubes, a briefcase full of cash, a Constructicon-colored B.A.T., and even a tiny Soundwave! Read on as we review this SDCC-Exclusive set to see if it more than meets our eyes! (Yes, that WAS horrible.)

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A Manga Lover's Guide to San Diego Comic-Con

Posted 7/10/12 3:00 pm EST by in Comic Book Conventions, Manga, SDCC


With Anime Expo in the rear view mirror, we're barreling toward the big event of the comics year: San Diego Comic Con, which begins Thursday. Unlike AX, which has an obvious focus, Comic-Con is about everything: Superheroes, indy graphic novels, kids' comics, TV, movies, collectible figurines, you name it. And manga.
Despite the wide range of events at this show, manga publishers bring their A game every year, and we can expect to hear some significant announcements as well as some interesting panels. Here's a guide to help manga lovers filter out the noise; if you're going to the con, it will help you plan, and if you're not, it's a good heads-up on when to pay attention to the news. Read More...

SDCC 2012: Geek's Top 10 Exclusive Action Figures

Posted 7/10/12 12:00 pm EST by in San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC, Toys


It's almost time for the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International, and that means two things: lots of con-exclusive toys and empty wallets! We've broken this year's offerings up by category, and this list focuses solely on action figures-- our one, true love! While last year's highlights went mostly to giant toy-baron Mattel, thanks to figures like Queen Marlena, Stay Puft, and Swamp Thing, this year they only clock in with one entry on the list. Who has swooped in to claim their other spots in our Top Ten, and in our checking account? You'll just have to read on to find out now that all of the companies attending SDCC have FINALLY revealed their exclusives!-- we think.

 

10. Comic-Con Explosion Godzilla (S.H. MonsterArts)

The King of the Monsters shows up at SDCC with this figure from the incredible S.H. MonsterArts line. The figure is highly articulated, intricately sculpted, and with the translucent orange color-scheme, just the right amount of different to be a great exclusive. Plus, Godzilla's packaging features artwork of him decimating the San Diego Convention Center as our fellow geeks run in terror!

Available at the BlueFin booth #3545, 3547, 3549, 3644, 3646, 3648 Read More...

Check Out Awesome Swag Bags and More in the San Diego Comic-Con Daily Geek

Posted 7/10/12 9:45 am EST by in Daily Geek, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC


Welcome to MTV Geek's daily round-up of all things GEEK from the weird, wild world of the web! Got a cool link? Share it with us on Twitter at twitter.com/mtvgeek!

This week The Daily Geek is going straight-up San Diego Comic-Con! Each day we'll supply you with a daily round-up of MTV's SDCC coverage, so not matter where you are, Comic-Con will come to you!

- BAGS! Get yourself one of these gigantic swag bags from Warner Bros.!

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