Culture Buzz Webcomic artist Joel Watson (Hijinks Ensue) introduced this tee to New York Comic-Con goers because he knows “you've been hurt by the relentless alterations, the consummate tweaking, and the seemingly infinite versions of your beloved Original Trilogy.” The inspiration for “George Hurt You” was based on this previous comic.
Culture Buzz Activision is releasing the video game adaptation around the same time as the big-screen Spider-Man reboot, July 2012.
Brent Spiner (Data of “Star Trek: TNG”) gives a spot-on impression of Patrick Stewart. You can call him Sir Mr. Stewart. (via.)
Why hasn't anyone boldly gone this way before? (You have to watch the whole thing.) (via.)
The Epic Meal Team goes to Comic-Con to beat up superheroes and eat bacon. Because nerds love bacon, too.
Itâs nice to see that people are still finding ways to put a spin on the classics. This Hello Kitty/Slave Leia mashup from Comic-Con is made of win. (via)
Was…was that a Frisch's Big Boy cosplayer? Yes. Yes it was. Take 100 cosplayers, add the music of the ultimate cosplayer, and what do you get?
Part one of the Hobbit movie (titled “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”) will not be hitting theaters until December 14th, 2012; however, Peter Jackson has been terrific with supplying anxious J. R. R. Tolkien fans with photos and videos of the filming process. Although he declined to speak at Comic-Con, he did release this new behind-the-scenes video full of interviews, costumes, and Andy Serkis bringing back Gollum in a powerfully creepy way.
Style Buzz Turn about is fair play. Sure, the ladies get all the cosplay love, but male con goers aren't just Cheeto-fingered basement dwellers.
Style Buzz Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here? Fair warning, gentlemen: my concept of “hot” is not based on a flesh to clothing ratio.
Movie Buzz Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt! River Tam, Jason Stackhouse and Tyrion Lannister? In a satirical comedy about LARPing? Sign me up.
While in full “Day Man” regalia, the cast from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia led an auditorium full of nerds in a sing-a-long. The Night Man was surely defeated by friendship and karate on this glorious day.
TV Buzz Sorry James Cameron. This is the only blue clad Avatar I care about. Are those skyscrapers? And…steam punk zeppelins? SOLD.
Culture Buzz More like Captain Awwwmerica. Amiright or amiright? I'm right.
Movie Buzz “Crouching Tiger meets Sherlock Holmes…” Wait, did that ninja just flying kick a deer?
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The more you think about it, Jacob, the more less sense it makes. This is canon now, right? RIGHT?
This sexy Patrick Nagel-inspired Seven of Nine poster by Craig Drake was created for Mondo in honor of Comic-Con. Better hurry though, these won't last long. (via)
Culture Buzz Keep your eyes peeled for Adrianne Curry as Leeloo from The Fifth Element.
During a press conference for his new film Red State at Comic-Con 2011, Kevin Smith tells the true story about the time at Sundance he told Harvey Weinstein to “shut the f**k up.” (via Gotcha Media)
Seth MacFarlane attempts to answer the age old question during Comic-Con’s Family Guy panel. (via Gotcha Media)
Cap popped the big question yesterday to his girlfriend at Comic-Con. She said yes, obviously. (via kotaku.com)
You know how the last four episodes of True Blood have been a bit tedious? Well, from the looks of this new sizzle that debuted at Comic-Con, shit’s about to get vampire real.
An anonymous American fan turns out to be the star of the new 'Amazing Spider-Man' reboot. (via Gotcha Media)
Culture Buzz William Shatner, you are the perfect man. Embracing the kitsch that made him a household name, Captain Kirk led all three thousand fans at his panel in a round of impotent rage.
Culture Buzz Conan O'Brien premieres the dramatic trailer for “The Flaming C” at Comic-Con. (via Gotcha Media)
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A celebration of Comic-Con and cats.
If you still don't want to watch this movie, you may be allergic to awesome. Any doubters of the whole Cowboys & Aliens believability thing, needs to watch this. Plus Daniel Craig is in leather chaps and he looks mighty fine.
Where is the line between human and machine? This is the best live action promo filmed specifically for a video game I’ve ever seen! (via)