Comic Con Fans Voice Concern Over Convention

By Ragna Cook SAN DIEGO–Comic Con International is over for the year, and we still have a few more years of the even to look forward to thanks to deal made between the convention organizers and the San Diego city council. But some of the fans, while overall happy with the five day event that [...]

Video: Interview With Producer, Director Roger Corman

By Gina Yarbrough SAN DIEGO–Roger Corman, iconic producer and director of films “Swamp Women” (1955) and “Little Shop of Horrors” (1960) is back with his latest film, EPIX original movie “Roger Corman’s Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader in 3D.” Produced by Corman and his wife, Julie, “Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader in 3D” [...]

Video: Jena Sims, Olivia Alexander Stars Of “Roger Corman’s Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader in 3D”

From left, Olivia Alexander and Jena Sims talk to the media about their film, “Roger Corman’s Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader in 3D.” Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News

By Gina Yarbrough SAN DIEGO–Jena Sims and Olivia Alexander, stars of EPIX original movie “Roger Corman’s Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader in 3D,” shared with journalists their experiences in making the film. Sims and Alexander were in San Diego Saturday to promote their film at Comic-Con. Both actresses discussed their roles as college cheerleaders, [...]

Video: William Shatner’s “Get A Life” At Comic-Con

William Shatner attends Comic-Con to promotes his new EPIX original documentary “Get A Life.” Photo: Gina Yarbrough

SAN DIEGO–William Shatner returns to Comic-Con to introduce his new EPIX original documentary “Get A Life.” The documentary, based on Shatner’s popular book, examines the cultural phenomena of the “Star Trek” television series and film. Shatner explores fans, aka, “Trekkers” who have attended conventions, revealing the obsession and secrets behind their passion of “Star Trek.” [...]

Syfy’s Haven Cast, Fans Celebrate Opening Of Comic-Con

Eric Balfour DJ's with Emily Rose at the Entertainment One "Haven" Party at Comic Con on Thursday in San Diego.  Photo: Todd Williamson/Invision for eOne.

  By Gina Yarbrough SAN DIEGO–The cast of Syfy’s hit series “Haven” joined Comic-Con fans at Entertainment One’s kick off celebration of the opening Thursday of Comic-Con International: San Diego. San Diego’s Sidebar was filled with celebrity guests and fans, enjoying complimentary drinks like The Emily Pomtini and The Nathan Mojito. “Haven” star Eric Balfour [...]

Comic-Con International 2012: Fantagraphics And Comixology Announce Digital Distribution Agreement‏

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SAN DIEGO–Today in a wide-ranging panel celebrating the 30th anniversary of publishing the Hernandez Brothers’ groundbreaking Love and Rockets series co-publisher Gary Groth, president of the 36 year-old publishing house, announced Fantagraphics Books’ entrance into the digital age through a brand new digital distribution agreement with comiXology, the revolutionary digital comics platform with over 75 million comic downloads to [...]

KÀ By Cirque du Soleil, Marvel Entertainment Debut Comic Book At Comic-Con

Comic-Con fans with KA comic book and artists from KA by Cirque du Soleil. Photo: Getty Images

SAN DIEGO–The resident production of KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and Marvel Entertainment introduced KÀ #1, an all-new custom comic book to fans at Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego. Fans were able to get up close and pose for photos with KÀ artists, receive signature KÀ airbrushed tattoos and take home [...]