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Comic-Con 2008 Highlights
Gallery: Comic-Con's Best Costumes
RT Video: One Tomato, Many Nerds
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Inside Watchmen's Teaser Trailer
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Review Revue: Can Mummy 3 or Swing Vote Beat the Bat?

by Jen Yamato on Friday, Aug. 01 2008, 04:01 PM comment 53 Comments


Ouch! Who would have thought that The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor would get downright embalmed by critics? And will the scribes vote fresh or rotten for Kevin Costner's goofy charm in Swing Vote? Find out all this and more, and recap our costumed exploits at last weekend's Comic-Con, in this week's Review Revue!
Picture Show: The Best Costumes of Comic-Con 2008

by Jen Yamato on Tuesday, Jul. 29 2008, 04:19 PM comment 33 Comments


Every year there's more of them at Comic-Con. They're conspicuous. They walk the convention floor. They might even give out free hugs and pose for pictures. No, we're not talking about the Hollywood A-listers in town for the weekend's film panels -- we're talking about an entirely different breed of celebrity that gets even more attention at Comic-Con than real-life famous people: cos-players.
Tony Gilroy Practices Duplicity at Comic Con Opens in new window

by Devin Faraci on Tuesday, Jul. 29 2008, 04:54 AM comment 0 Comments


According to notices posted outside Comic Con, it would seem that director Tony Gilroy was taking advantage of the crowds to film some scenes for his next project, a corporate spy thriller starring Clive Owen and Julia Roberts.
Rawson Thurber Talks Elfquest Opens in new window

on Tuesday, Jul. 29 2008, 04:50 AM comment 0 Comments


He didn't have a lot of specific information for them, but Elfquest director Rawson Thurber made an appearance at Comic Con and answered questions from fans of the long-running franchise.
Wes Craven Admits to Scream 4 Talks Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 07:31 PM comment 2 Comments


"My last experience [with the Weinsteins] was kind of rough with "Cursed" so it would have to be under very very controlled circumstances," he revealed to MTV News while promoting his new film for Rogue during Comic-Con, "25/8."
RT on DVD: Harold & Kumar, Doomsday and Dark City Director's Cut

by Jen Yamato on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 05:32 PM comment 18 Comments


Since we're all still recovering from Comic-Con 2008, and tons of new home video details dropped at the Largest Nerd Gathering in the World, it's time for RT on DVD: Geek Edition! Read on for more about Ghostbusters, Rambo, and Hulk vs. Wolverine news and get ready for a week packed with new releases like Doomsday, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, and the long-awaited Dark City Director's Cut!
RT Video: A Giant Tomato Goes to Comic-Con...

by Alex Vo on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 05:01 PM comment 8 Comments


We came, we were in a giant tomato suit, we were mobbed. Even at a place like Comic-Con, RT editor Jen Yamato stood out like a fruit in a verdant eggplant patch, with no shortage of conventioneers running up to express their adoration for Rotten Tomatoes or confusing us for that Killer Tomatoes movie.
Weekly Ketchup: TRON, I Am Legend, Hercules, Red Sonja, And More

by Greg Dean Schmitz on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 03:13 PM comment 10 Comments


In this special edition Weekly Ketchup, the sequels, prequels and comic book heroes keep coming, as we have the latest from Comic Con.
New Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Stills Released Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 12:09 PM comment 6 Comments


The first photos of Rhona Mitra in Underworld action have been released -- and Entertainment Weekly has posted them for your enjoyment.
I Am Legend Prequel Coming? Opens in new window

by Edward Douglas on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 04:27 AM comment 17 Comments


According to director Francis Lawrence, plans are afoot to film a prequel to I Am Legend -- and Will Smith is interested in starring.
New Nightmare on Elm Street Is Craven-Free Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 04:19 AM comment 11 Comments


According to Wes Craven, that new Nightmare on Elm Street is happening without his involvement -- an announcement that Comic Con attendees greeted with a chorus of loud boos.
Friday the 13th Poster Revealed Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 04:17 AM comment 7 Comments


The first poster for the Friday the 13th reboot was unveiled at Comic Con -- and now (a picture of) it's online.
Updates on Rosemary's Baby, The Birds Remakes Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 04:14 AM comment 7 Comments


It's been awhile since we've heard anything about those remakes of The Birds and Rosemary's Baby -- but producers Andrew Form and Brad Fuller were at Comic Con, where they gave Slashfilm the scoop.
James McTeigue, Rain Talk Ninja Assassin Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 04:11 AM comment 3 Comments


Dying for some behind-the-scenes info about Ninja Assassin? You're in luck -- director James McTeigue and star Rain were at Comic Con, and IESB has posted interviews with both.
Dean Koontz Says Odd Thomas Movie in the Works Opens in new window

by Blake Wright on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 04:04 AM comment 4 Comments


Good news, Dean Koontz fans -- the prolific author told Comic Con attendees that a film based on his Odd Thomas books is on the way.
McG Reveals Schwarzenegger Involvement in T4? Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 03:58 AM comment 2 Comments


Is Arnold Schwarzenegger really involved in Terminator Salvation, or was McG just pulling Comic Con's leg?
Wolverine Footage Leaked, Too! Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 03:55 AM comment 22 Comments


One leaked trailer deserves another -- so why not scope out the X-Men Origins: Wolverine footage that was shown at Comic Con before it's taken down?
Tron 2 Teaser Leaks Online Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 03:51 AM comment 4 Comments


It's blurry as all get-out, and it's totally going to be lawyered off the Web by the end of the day, but some enterprising soul has uploaded that Tron 2 teaser. See it while you can!
Tyrese Gibson, Ho! Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 03:43 AM comment 1 Comment


Is a deal for Tyrese Gibson to star in the upcoming Thundercats movie "very nearly complete"?
Apatow, Rogen, Cast Discuss Pineapple Express Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 12:47 AM comment 0 Comments


One fan carrying a Chewbacca backpack got Judd Apatow to do what no other Comic-Con panelist has done so far. Apatow took off his shirt. "Oh, my god, he's got a back like yours Judd," Rogen said before the fan was able to ask his question at the "Pineapple Express" Q&A.
Watchmen Comic-Con Character Posters Online Opens in new window

on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 12:03 AM comment 2 Comments


Both Watchmen and Terminator Salvation are coming out of Comic-Con with incredible buzz, so it's with great pleasure that I present eight new Watchmen posters from the show floor that were on display at the DC Comics' booth. Thanks to our Brazilian friends at Omelete for uploading some great photos of all eight posters, as they've haven't officially hit online until now.
Spirit's Funny Side, Effects Shown at Comic-Con

by Jen Yamato on Monday, Jul. 28 2008, 12:01 AM comment 5 Comments


Castmembers Samuel L. Jackson, Gabriel Macht, and Jamie King joined director Frank Miller at Comic-Con to share new footage of Frank Miller's upcoming comic book adaptation, The Spirit. Were fans wowed?
Comic-Con: Can Batman Beat the Terminator? Opens in new window

on Sunday, Jul. 27 2008, 08:30 AM comment 0 Comments


Comic-Con: Christian Bale, alas, is currently in Japan promoting The Dark Knight and not talking about his alleged family altercation, but director McG and cast members including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Worthington, Common, and Moon Bloodgood showed up to an enthused Comic-Con panel with some early footage.
Comic-Con: Spirit star Jaime King guest blogs Opens in new window

on Sunday, Jul. 27 2008, 07:07 AM comment 0 Comments


Jaime King portrays Lorelei in the Frank Miller film The Spirit, due on Christmas Day. She sent us this post from her BlackBerry as she wandered the showroom floor at Comic-Con.
Did Fox nix a Star Trek preview at the Fringe panel? Opens in new window

on Saturday, Jul. 26 2008, 11:24 PM comment 0 Comments


...Almost 40 minutes into the session, it seemed certain that Abrams had no intention of unveiling the much-anticipated footage, despite comments from insiders around him who said he actually had three minutes from Trek ready to debut.
Examining Watchmen's Comic-Con Footage Opens in new window

on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 09:46 PM comment 0 Comments


In case you missed the five minutes of non-trailer Watchmen footage debuted at Comic-Con, IGN's got a detailed scene-by-scene breakdown!
Say Hi to RT Editors at Comic-Con and Get Swag!

by Alex Vo on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 04:53 PM comment 6 Comments


So if you see us, come up, say hello and share a few words for the camera. Mention that you're a faithful RT commenter or forum denizen and maybe we'll give you double swag or something.
Zack Snyder Watchmen Interview (Mild Spoilers) Opens in new window

on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 01:58 PM comment 7 Comments


High above the exhibition hall at Comic-Con, Warners was conducting interviews Thursday for Watchmen in advance of their anticipated Hall H show-and-tell on Friday. Zack Snyder is currently battling with Warners over the ultimate running time of the movie, which is three hours...
High-Res Images: Rose McGowan as Red Sonja

by Jen Yamato on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 09:12 AM comment 65 Comments


Can't quite picture Rose McGowan as the flame-haired barbarian swordswoman Red Sonja? We've got the first look at the sexy teaser poster and character art unveiled yesterday at Comic-Con! Images after the jump.
New Max Payne Clips Screened, Posters Revealed Opens in new window

on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 04:11 AM comment 11 Comments


20th Century Fox arrived at Comic Con with its Max Payne stars on hand -- not to mention new posters and clips from the upcoming adaptation -- and IGN was there to give you the lowdown.
(Teaser) Trailer Bulletin: Saw V Opens in new window

on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 04:07 AM comment 18 Comments


After rolling it out at Comic Con, Lionsgate has released the Saw V teaser to the Web.
New Punisher Trailer, "Music Video" Debut Opens in new window

on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 04:03 AM comment 25 Comments


The new trailer for Punisher: War Zone debuted at Comic Con's Marvel/Lionsgate panel -- and IGN was there.
Disney Debuts Tron 2 Teaser Opens in new window

on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 03:59 AM comment 7 Comments


Disney showed up at Comic Con with a surprise treat for attendees: footage from Tron 2, starring Jeff Bridges.
Captain America Casting Rumors Begin Opens in new window

on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 03:55 AM comment 12 Comments


A routine Torchwood Q&A took an unexpected turn at Comic Con yesterday when John Barrowman was asked if he would be starring in Marvel's upcoming Captain America movie.
Rodriguez, McGowan Appear at Red Sonja Comic Con Panel Opens in new window

by Erik Davis on Friday, Jul. 25 2008, 03:41 AM comment 5 Comments


Robert Rodriguez and Rose McGowan popped up at Comic Con yesterday, Red Sonja swag in tow, to discuss their 2009 remake of the '80s cult classic.
IGN Scales Witch Mountain Opens in new window

on Thursday, Jul. 24 2008, 06:11 PM comment 0 Comments


IGN has the details on today's Race to Witch Mountain preview footage, full of car chases, explosions, extra-terrestrial "revelations" and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Twilight Fans Storm Comic-Con, Rewarded With Extended Vampire Fight Scene

by Jen Yamato on Thursday, Jul. 24 2008, 05:02 PM comment 16 Comments


It's official; Twilight, based on the young adult novel series, is a phenomenon in the making. Fans got exactly what they came for and then some when the film's cast and filmmakers unveiled new footage at Comic-Con and answered questions about the teen vampire flick, which hits theaters this December.
Watching the Watchmen Trailer: A Detailed Analysis

by Greg Dean Schmitz on Thursday, Jul. 24 2008, 04:59 PM comment 112 Comments


Weekly Ketchup columnist (and huge Watchmen fan) Greg Dean Schmitz has put together a detailed analysis of what's happening in the teaser trailer for the long-anticipated adaptation of the graphic novel.
Hugh Jackman Premieres Wolverine Footage at Comic-Con

by Jen Yamato on Thursday, Jul. 24 2008, 03:13 PM comment 21 Comments


X-Men fans, rejoice! The first footage from Gavin Hood's X-Men Origins: Wolverine flick debuted today at Comic-Con, revealing "bad ass" clips... and the screen debut of one particularly long-awaited member of the X-Men family.
The Day Comic-Con Stood Still Opens in new window

on Thursday, Jul. 24 2008, 01:19 PM comment 1 Comment


20th Century Fox presented an exclusive first look at teir remake of the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still at today's San Diego Comic-Con.
RT Photo Preview: What To Watch at Comic-Con

by Jen Yamato on Thursday, Jul. 24 2008, 09:02 AM comment 21 Comments


This year's Con kicks off today with Preview Night, followed by four straight days of nonstop panels, unadulterated geekery, and costumed fun. Here we've put together a preview of our own, photo highlights of the hottest movie panels we're looking forward to over the next few days. (Stay tuned for our gallery of the best Comic-Con costumes -- metallic bikini Leia alert!)
Party with the Masters of the Web at Comic-Con!

by Jen Yamato on Thursday, Jul. 24 2008, 09:01 AM comment 1 Comment


If you're heading to San Diego tomorrow for the annual geek mecca that is Comic-Con, seize your chance to meet some of the Internet's finest movie webmasters at Thursday's Masters of the Web panel, where you can also win entry to the hottest ticket in town: The Wrath of Con party!
Playtone Stands Behind Jonze's Wild Things Opens in new window

by Devin Faraci on Thursday, Jul. 24 2008, 04:34 AM comment 5 Comments


A chance Comic Con encounter between CHUD's Devin Faraci and producer Gary Goetzman has yielded some encouraging news for film fans eagerly awaiting Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are.
All Aboard the City of Ember Express Opens in new window

on Wednesday, Jul. 23 2008, 12:20 PM comment 0 Comments


IGN was among the select few media outlets invited to travel to this year's San Diego Comic-Con aboard a special train car devoted to the upcoming fantasy film City of Ember.During the ride from L.A. to San Diego, we got to watch exclusive clips from the Fox Walden movie and chat with the filmmakers, including director Gil Kenan (Monster House) and screenwriter Caroline Thompson (Edward Scissorhands).
Matthew Goode Talks Watchmen Opens in new window

on Wednesday, Jul. 23 2008, 05:38 AM comment 2 Comments


He's out promoting Brideshead Revisited, but with a role in Watchmen, Matthew Goode knows what people really want to talk about -- and he was gracious enough to oblige Collider, opening up about the Zack Snyder adaptation in an exclusive interview.
First Look: Race to Witch Mountain Opens in new window

on Wednesday, Jul. 23 2008, 05:04 AM comment 0 Comments


The first shot from the upcoming Witch Mountain movie has been released, and IGN's got it!
Fanboys Screening At Comic Con Opens in new window

on Tuesday, Jul. 22 2008, 05:20 AM comment 3 Comments


After months of behind-the-scenes wrangling, it looks as though Kyle Newman's Fanboys -- restored to "its original story," according to producer Kevin Spacey -- will make its debut at Comic Con.

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