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October 7th, 2009, 12:58 am by Chris "KeL" Adams
 Most of us have just recently finished recovering from this summer’s San Diego Comic-Con. Next year’s event is scheduled for July 21-25, 2010, well over nine months away. As of today, four-day passes with preview night admittance are sold out already. However, four-day passes that don’t include preview night are still available for $100. For the moment, at least. Apparently jacking up prices compared to previous years is doing little to decrease demand.
If you were planning on making the pilgrimage to comicdoms holiest of holys next year, better act fast or you may wind up on the outside looking in.
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July 30th, 2009, 6:22 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams
Fresh off their highest profile convention ever, Comic-Con’s future in San Diego may be in doubt. There’s no secret that the convention is too large for the current facilities. Four-day tickets for the event sold out four months in advance. The con expanded into nearby hotels for some programming, but clearly it is straining at the seams. Because of this, other convention-friendly cities, like Los Angeles and Las Vegas have been sniffing around seeking to lure the yearly comic book extravaganza away.
Until now these have been mere rumblings, now there are reports that the con has demanded that the convention center expand by 2011 or the SDCC will relocate. The con has a contract to stick around through 2012, but without some more elbow room, that may be the final year in San Diego.
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July 27th, 2009, 9:32 pm by Jayson Peters
News out of this past weekend San Diego Comic-Con failed to bring us the rumored word of a big-screen Doctor Who movie with outgoing TV series star David Tennant, but it did confirm casting speculation for his final episodes, due this Christmas. (Spoilers ahead.) Read the rest of this entry »
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July 27th, 2009, 3:00 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams
 Well, another Comic-Con is in the books. The weekend only elevated the already rampant insanity that is inherant when you gather 125,000-plus fanboys/girls and the objects of their obsessions in one area. After spending most of the day Friday making the rounds of the convention floor and seeing the sights, I decided to take it easy and spend Saturday going to panels.
Slideshow: San Diego Comic-Con: Days 3 & 4
First up was the always entertaining “Black Panel.” Most of the programming at the con has a fun and humorous tone, but every year panel moderator Michael Davis goes above and beyond to make sure attendees have a good time. This year, some of the guests included, rappers Ludacris and Prodigal Sunn, comic writer and BET president Reginald Hudlin, artist Denys Cowan and original Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols.
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July 25th, 2009, 9:07 am by Chris "KeL" Adams
 This is not me in costume. The comic con is in full swing. Friday was a hectic day with the convention floor more packed than ever. The lull that seemed to run for most of Thursday is definatly over. Things were hectic and I loved every minute of it.
Slideshow: San Diego Comic-Con: Day 2
Full disclosure time, I took a new personal leap in the realm of geekdom. After getting numerous nerdy tattoos, I decided that the time was ripe. I’ve officially given up any pretense at being anything other than the full-blown comic dork that I am. I decided to embrace that feeling and just run with it. So this year, I attended the con in costume.
I’ve gone to the San Diego Convention nine out of the previous ten years. In most of those years, I’ve shaken my head and even mocked those who participated in cosplay. That being said, I must admit I had a great time doing it. I talked to dozens and dozens of friendly people, met those I wouldn’t have normally, got tons of compliments and even picked up a few gifts from new friends. As geeky as it sounds, walking the floor in full costume was an entirely new experience and I’m so glad I did it.
As busy as Friday was, Saturday stands ready to pack in even more fans. Saturday is traditonally THE day of the con. Tons of panels, numerous appearances by stars and relentless activities on the convention floor. The normal wall-to-wall insanity of the convention is going to be cranked up to 11 and will sweep everyone along with its tide of wildness.
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July 24th, 2009, 3:20 am by Chris "KeL" Adams
Whew. The first day is over and much excitement was had. Crowds seemed to be down after the insanity that was Wednesday’s preview night. However, some areas remained packed. The “Twilight” panel was one of the toughest panels to attend with many fans standing in line from the wee hours of the morning to ensure they’d get a prime spot. Incredible footage was shown for numerous movies including James Cameron’s “Avatar” and Matthew Vaughn’s “Kick-Ass.” Given the reaction from the assembled crowd, I don’t think the latter will be without a distributor for very much longer.
Here’s a few photos of the first full day of Comic-Con.
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July 23rd, 2009, 11:53 am by Jayson Peters
Even Google is in the spirit for San Diego Comic-Con 2009, as seen in its homepage illustration:
See also: And I thought I was the only one who celebrated…
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July 23rd, 2009, 3:32 am by Chris "KeL" Adams
 A view from above the San Diego Comic-Con floor. “They should’ve sent a poet. So beautiful. So beautiful.”
Ahhh, preview night of the San Diego Comic Con, is there anything better in the geek world? I think not. It’s better than the premiere of that big summer blockbuster. It’s better than birthdays. It’s better than Christmas. It’s better than all of those combined. Four days of full-on nerdery await and Wednesday night was just the appetizer. This is the week we fans wait for all year. The allure and promise of Comic-Con lies heavy in the air. A chance meeting with Seth Green, an autograph from Joss Whedon, a sketch from Jim Lee; anything seems possible on preview night. Take a look a some photos for just a hint of what it’s like at the con.
Slideshow: San Diego Comic-Con: Preview night
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July 20th, 2009, 10:46 am by Jayson Peters
 Gillan and Smith Filming began today on the new season of Doctor Who, with Matt Smith as the latest incarnation of the Time Lord and Karen Gillan as his companion, whose full name is revealed to be “Amy Pond.”
BBC News has released the first image of the duo in costume, and it reveals the Doctor’s new look to include a tweed jacket, bowtie, rolled-up trousers and black boots.
According to the BBC Press Office, upon arriving on set in Cardiff for his first day of filming Smith commented: “I feel very privileged and proud to be part of this iconic show.
“I’m excited about the future and all the brilliant adventures I get to go on as the Doctor.”
Smith has big shoes to fill: David Tennant, who played the Time Lord’s 10th incarnation, announced last year he would give up the role, although he may be returning for a big-screen adventure. Rumors have him announcing such a venture at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con.
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July 20th, 2009, 2:21 am by Chris "KeL" Adams
If comic book fans had a Mecca, it would be San Diego, specifically, this Wednesday to Sunday. This is the week that the stars (literally and figuratively) in the nerd universe align in San Diego. Geeks of all stripes will descend upon southern California in droves. Yes, this is the week of Comic-Con, the longest running and largest comic book convention in the United States. The con is four solid days (and one three-hour preview night) and 2.6 million square-feet of pop culture paradise.
Last year over 125,000 people packed the convention center and that number will probably be eclipsed this time around given how quickly tickets sold out. In addition to vendors, the biggest draw is the blockbuster panels the convention hosts every year. All aspects of the entertainment industry have realized what an important marketing opportunity Comic-Con is. They break out the biggest stars and announcements for maximum impact. There’s far too much to attempt to cover here. The Comic-Con website has the full list of all the panels and events, but here’s a quick rundown of the highlights.
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