Legion M the first fan-owned entertainment company returned to San Diego Comic-Con with an array of events that spanned the entire run of the convention. Legion M was founded by Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison in March 2016. The company allows fans to invest in the creation of entertainment content including movies. television shows, comic books, and much more. Legion M took over the Theater Box located in the Gaslight Quater. Atop the Theater Box sat a patio fan lounge hosted by the Pop Insider. Fan’s stopped by Thursday through Sunday for a cash bar, recharging station’s, relaxation, giveaways and special activities like dance parties and karaoke. Starting on Thursday fans had the opportunity to take a picture with a replica of the Stargate located in the lobby of the Theatre Box for the whole weekend and gave fans a chance to spin the prize wheel for unique Stargate prizes, including mini-posters, pins, buttons and more. On Friday night the critically-acclaimed documentary “Memory: The Origins of Alien” followed by a special Q&A with the film’s director Alexandre O. Philippe …
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Always one of our favorite places to visit during San Diego Comic-con, for the fourth year in a row, The IMDboat will again serve as a floating video and portrait studio and a must-stop destination for talent, industry VIPs and fans. The boat will be docked at Fifth Avenue Landing, immediately behind the San Diego Convention Center, and opens to invited guests and lucky fans on Thursday, July 18. From the public boardwalk, fans can view the massive LED screen located on the back of the IMDboat and watch live as Kevin Smith interviews leading celebrities. IMDb events and coverage on and around the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con include the following highlights: IMDb PARTY GUIDE: THURSDAY NIGHT On Thursday evening (July 18), Wendy’s is kicking off its huge summer event, the Wendy’s BaconFest on the IMDboat, by hosting the first-ever IMDb Fan Party from 7:30PM to 10:30PM. As the #1 seller of bacon cheeseburgers*, no one knows bacon like Wendy’s. Applewood smoked and fresh from an oven daily, the Wendy’s BaconFest is the ultimate bacon bash to celebrate fan’s …
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes are bringing their latest flick Jay and Silent Bob reboot to San Diego Comic-con. The filmmaker and his best friend/sidekick will be premiering the trailer for the film and hosting a panel in Hall H. An exact time and date have yet to be announced. Come to my Hall 
I’ve never been to Hollywood. Even though visiting Los Angles has crossed my mind time or two. I know nothing about how movies are made, but I am a huge fan of a variety of movies and directors. One of my favorite directors is New Jersey native Kevin Smith. And one of the reasons I 
Huge announcement today as we present to you “Excelsior! A celebration of the Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible & Uncanny Life of Stan Lee”, a tribute event for Stan’s friends and fans to memorialize one of the greatest storytellers of all-time, and benefit one of Stan’s favorite charities: The Hero Initiative. We are extremely excited to be working again with Kevin Smith 
Photo credits: Getty Images for IMDb and Kristyn Clarke for AgeoftheNerd For the third consecutive year the IMDboat returned to SDCC with Kevin Smith as their host for the weekend’s festivities. Smith interviewed a ton of celebrity guests from various TV shows and films, including a 90-minute live show (IMDb LIVE at San Diego Comic-Con). 