San Diego Comic-Con is officially cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. Below is the statement released by the organization: Comic-Con International is officially cancelling the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con, marking the first time in 50 years that the show will not go on. It is the right thing to do. Comic-Con wants to do all […]
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Announcement From San Diego Comic Con Coming Shortly Regarding 2020 Convention
It looks like the answer regarding San Diego Comic Con 2020 will be coming soon as news has been posted revealing that the organizers of the massive pop culture convention are weighing out various “financial liabilities” if they decide to move forward with a cancellation due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Things are not looking promising for this year’s SDCC to go on as scheduled as it would be nearly impossible for the organizers to find a way to maintain safe and effective social distancing protocols due to the sheer number of attendees which each year tops over 135,000. Anyone who has ever been to SDCC can certainly attest to the fact that you are literally shoulder to shoulder with other fans over the course of the five-day event, which even spills outside of the convention center and into San Diego’s historic Gaslamp District. As devout fans of SDCC, it certainly breaks our heart to hear about a possible cancellation, however it should also be noted that sources go to say that the organizers are possibly looking into some sort …
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WonderCon 2020 Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concern; No Update On San Diego Comic-Con
Those planning to venture out to sunny California for the upcoming WonderCon 2020 convention will be deeply saddened to learn that this year’s convention has been postponed indefinitely due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus. The announcement of WonderCon 2020s’ cancellation is just one more large scale pop culture event to be added to the ever-growing list of convention and concert cancellations due to COVID-19. Other events announcing postponement and cancellations include SXSW, the Coachella Music Festival, Download Music Festival, Emerald City Comic Con, the SIFF Film Festival, CinemaCon and many, many more. However, don’t pack up your cosplay and sunglasses just yet, as we have yet to hear any news about San Diego Comic-Con being postponed. In a statement, WonderCon organizers said: To protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, the California Department of Public Health announced a recommendation that gatherings and events of more than 250 people should either be postponed or cancelled. Comic-Con (organizer of WonderCon) will abide by this recommendation. Therefore WonderCon Anaheim, scheduled for April 10-12, 2020 in …
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Riverdale Cast Talk Upcoming Season, Luke Perry Tribute And More! Enjoy An All New Clip From The Upcoming Season!
We can hardly contain our excitement for the upcoming season of “Riverdale” which will premiere on October 6th on The CW and there is a lot to expect from the upcoming season. While at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 we caught up with the cast to discuss the upcoming season and more and also learned quite a few juicy details from the show massive Hall H panel, as well. We know that we will be getting another flashback episode, surely another musical episode, a time jump, Shannen Doherty guest-starring and finally, finally a Halloween episode! We learned that the tragic passing of actor Luke Perry, who played Archie’s father Fred Andrews on the show will be addressed in the season four premiere episode and in addition to Shannen Doherty making a guest appearance, “Dawson’s Creek” alum Kerr Smith will be taking on the role of principal and be introduced in episode two. When speaking with “Riverdale” executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa we were curious to know what the biggest thing to expect from season four would be to which he tells us, …
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FOX Launches Into San Diego Comic-Con 2019 With Debut Of First Annual Fan Fair
FOX is going BIG in its return to San Diego Comic-Con! The inaugural FOX FAN FAIR 2019 is taking over two all-new activation spaces totaling over 24,000 square feet and located across from The New Children’s Museum (at West Island Ave. and Front Street). The network is highlighting its all-new FOX ANIMATION DOMINATION Sunday night block, featuring fun twists on popular amusement rides and games all themed to fan-favorite animated series, THE SIMPSONS, BOB’S BURGERS, FAMILY GUY and all-new addition BLESS THE HARTS. Get ready for all the FREE festivities, including a massive 70-foot-tall Ferris wheel – the must-see attraction with spectacular views overlooking the convention center and San Diego skyline. Complete with an array of classic carnival games and competitions – including Water Gun Shoot Out, Sunday Slam, Super-Sized Stacking Tower, Giant Four-In-A-Row, Oversized Corn Hole and ANIDOM Bucket Ball – there also will be sharable AR experiences and a soft-serve ice cream truck providing sweet treats and water to keep fans of all ages cool. Fans also can pick up free limited-edition FOX ANIMATION DOMINATION gifts, including lanyards, sunstache glasses, collectible …
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Comedy Central Will Be Coming To San Diego Comic-Con
Comedy Central will descend upon San Diego Comic-Con with an awesome array of events from South Park and Crank Yankers. The festivities kick-off on Thursday, July 18 at 9:30 a.m. with a no-badge-required, free and open to the public South Park activation at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (200 Harbor Dr. #120) located directly across from the Convention Center, …
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The Pop Insider Gets Geeky in San Diego with Con-Inspired Parties, Cosplay, Fan Activities and More!
To celebrate the best Con of them all, the Pop Insider, a multimedia publication that lets superfans fuel their fandoms 24/7, announced a full week of fun activities and events in San Diego, July 17 – 21. To kick-off the week, the Pop Insider will host its first-ever Con Kick-Off Party, which is already sold out to the public. The pop …
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FX Networks Returns To San Diego Comic-Con With American Horror Story: 1984 Face The Darkness Activation
FX Networks is thrilled to announce that FX Fearless Forum will be anchored by the American Horror Story: 1984 – Face the Darkness activation. FX’s American Horror Story activations are popular with fans at Comic-Con and 2019 will be no different. Face the Darkness taps into the essence of the hit series’ ninth installation, American …
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Netflix’s Epic New Series ‘The Witcher’ Debuts Teaser Art And First Look Photos
Netflix today launched official social handles for highly anticipated new series The Witcher, along with first looks at the three lead characters; Geralt (Henry Cavill), Yennefer (Anya Cholatra), and Ciri (Freya Allan). Fans can follow official show news on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Along with first look imagery of cast, fans were shown the first …
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Marvel Entertainment Unveils 2019 San Diego Comic-Con Line-up!
Marvel Entertainment returns to San Diego to join in on the celebration for Comic-Con International’s 50th anniversary, with all-star panels from Marvel Comics, Marvel Television, Marvel Games, Marvel Animation, and Marvel New Media. This year will also mark a first-ever Hall H presentation for Marvel Television’s flagship series, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. that will be guaranteed epic. With exclusive announcements, special video …
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CBS Television Studios Beams Into Comic-Con With First Ever ‘Star Trek’ Universe Block And World Premiere Screenings Of ‘Evil’ And ‘Nancy Drew’
CBS Television Studios will kick off San Diego Comic-Con with exclusive world premiere screenings of its new series EVIL for CBS and NANCY DREW for The CW on Thursday, July 18. As previously announced, cast and producers of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and STAR TREK: PICARD will beam into HALL H for …
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HBO Is Bringing His Dark Materials, Game Of Thrones And Westworld To San Diego Comic-Con
The HBO series HIS DARK MATERIALS, GAME OF THRONES and WESTWORLD are confirmed for panels and autograph signing sessions at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2019. WATCHMEN fans should keep a lookout around the Gaslamp Quarter for a surprise in-world opportunity to engage with the new HBO series. Below is information on the three panels. Thursday, more »
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