After a full day of worldwide release, nearly every man and his brother are talking about Pokemon Go. While I've heard very few negative reviews (mostly regarding server crashes), Nintendo's...read more on Gametyrant

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20th Century Fox has released two new images from its highly-anticipated upcoming film adaptation of Assassin's Creed, with star Michael Fassbender front and center in each one. The first (above) shows the actor in full assassin costume, while the second (below) seems to depict a modern day fight at Abstergo. It's tough to tell what kind of weapon he's hoisting there, but it may be something new created specifically for the film. The phrase "We work in the dark to serve the light" appears in their tweet, and I assume we'll be hearing those words (which pop up in the games) spoken in the film as well.

Based on the Ubisoft game franchise, the Assassin’s Creed movie follows a character by the name of Callum Lynch who, through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, is able to experience the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.

Be sure to check out the footage that was released at E3 if you haven't seen that yet. Assassin's Creed hits theaters on December 21, 2016.

We work in the dark to serve the light.

New stills from the upcoming #AssassinsCreedMovie! pic.twitter.com/r85O7THd8X

— Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) July 7, 2016

Variety caught up with Danny McBride and director Jody Hill during the red carpet premiere of HBO's hilarious-looking new comedy Vice Principals, and they found out something I hadn't heard about the show before: it's only going to last a total of eighteen episodes across two seasons. McBride told them:

"The whole series is only 18 episodes and that’s it. We just wanted to make a really long movie. It’s one school year and a complete story. This was an old screenplay that Jody [Hill] and I wrote back in 2006. But we needed it to be longer so we added and reworked it and broke it up into 18 segments. HBO trusted us to make those episodes without anyone watching them, so they really, really trust us."

When the reporter pressed Hill about whether or not there would be more episodes if the first two seasons performed well, he simply said, "No. We already shot the 18 episodes and that’s it."

Vice Principals stars McBride and Walton Goggins (Justified, The Shield) as a pair of high school vice principals competing against each other for the newly-vacated principal position, and from everything we've seen so far, it appears they're willing to go to truly insane lengths to win that job. It's nice to hear everyone has had a vision for exactly what this series is going to be from the very beginning and they won't have to scramble to come up with extra material to keep it alive past its intended length. The series premieres on July 17 on HBO. Check out the most recent trailer below:

Part of being a villain is having great timing. You can't just be spooked by some spy when he walks in and let out a high-pitched squeal as he punches you in the face! You have to be prepared! As this short from Chris and Jack will show you, it takes some practice. Great work guys. (Editor's note: this video stars Dante Basco, who played Rufio in Steven Spielberg's Hook!)

A couple of days ago, Marvel Comics announced that the new Iron Man in the All-New relaunch of Invincible Iron Man will be a 15-year-old black girl named Riri Williams. ComicBookResources revealed what the character's armor is going to look like with this art by Stefano Caselli that you can see in full above. Looks pretty rad to me, and it's especially cool that there isn't anything here to indicate that a female is wearing the armor — it's sleek, functional, and would serve the wearer well regardless of gender. 

Marvel's Invincible Iron Man #1, starring Riri Williams and written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Caselli, hits shelves this October. What do you think about the character's new armor?

You ever have anxiety and think "oh wait, the world could blow up any minute and there's nothing I can do about it," and all the sudden you feel better? I DON'T! If anything, that stresses me out more! If you do happen to be someone who thinks the end times will be the salvation to the hum-drum life they live, you'll likely appreciate this video by Super Deluxe. Even though it stressed me out, I still like it! Great use of pixel animation!

Genndy Tartakovsky, the man behind Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, and Star Wars: Clone Wars, has been planning a Luke Cage comic for Marvel since 2007, but since he got so busy with the Hotel Transylvania movies and other projects that it never came out. But Birth.Movies.Death has confirmed that after years of waiting, fans will finally get to see the new limited series, entitled Cage!, this October. They spoke with Tartakovsky — who will write the series and provide the art — by e-mail, and he provided a few details about the 1970s-set series (including the fact that we'll see '70s versions of other Marvel favorites in its pages). Here's a quick selection from the Q&A:

Who initiated this return to Cage!? Was it you or did Marvel reach out? How did it happen?

Well I was doing press for Hotel Transylvania 2 and coincidently I found my thumbnails around the same time and thought that they still held up. Then on the press tour I kept getting questions about it so I thought for fun I would say “I’m willing to finish it if Marvel is still interested.” Sure enough it spread through the internet and the editor from Marvel contacted me.

Luke Cage is having a new moment in the sun because of Netflix. Will this series be aimed towards new readers or is it full of references aimed at people with Power Man and Iron Fist in their long boxes?

Well growing with those comics in the 70’s and 80’s I have a very strong fondness of that version of Power Man so my version is very rooted in that time, but I think it is totally fun and feels new. It was about making something entertaining with a character that I really liked. So I think it can appeal to young and old readers.

And here's the official breakdown for the first issue:

CAGE! #1 (of 4)

GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY (W) • GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY (A/C)

From the Award-Winning creator of Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Hotel Transylvania! On the mean streets of Harlem, shoes are big, shirts are large, bottoms are belled and crime is rampant! But in the heart of the city, the world’s hardest-working, smack-talking, chain-wearing super hero is on the street and on the case! And his rates are reasonable! He’s CAGE! and he’ll save your behind. Dig it!

Visit BMD to see a full page of artwork from the new comic, and let us know what you think in the comments below.

We are living in some dark and depressing times. As you have probably already heard, yesterday America was rocked by the latest senseless shootings that have left several human beings dead. I’m not going to get into the politics of this stuff, but needless to say, a lot of people were feeling scared, angry, sad, and confused. 

After talking to my kids about the things that were going on because it was all over the news, they were a little apprehensive about leaving the house and going outside. I downloaded Pokemon Go the night before, so I opened up the app to show it to them. They immediately got excited. My brothers had already downloaded the app so I called them to set a time to meet up later that evening to go on a hunt to catch some Pokemon. We just all had to get out of the house and have a little fun.

We went out, got some milkshakes, and the Pokemon hunt began! We were traveling all over the place looking for Pokemon to catch. It started in the parking lot in the shopping center where we got our milkshakes, and that’s when I saw it: a couple sitting in a car with their smiling faces deep in their phones. I immediately knew what they were doing. They looked up at me and I flashed them a thumbs up, they both had huge smiles on their faces as they offered me a thumbs up in return. It was an immediate unspoken bond of Pokemon. After catching their Pokemon, they got out of the car and we exchanged a few words about how awesome Pokemon Go was, and everyone continued on their way. I thought it was a fun coincidence and didn’t think much more of it.

We ultimately ended up at a park with a ton of landmarks to refill on Pokeballs and other supplies, and there were also lots of Pokemon to catch. While we were all running around looking for Pokemon, we came across several other people doing the exact same thing. I don’t know why, but I didn’t think other people would be out catching Pokemon like that, but they were and there we a ton of them! It was awesome!

There were so many people we met on our little adventure and we had lots of good conversations with them. These were complete strangers with the like-minded goal of catching Pokemon and leveling up. We shared stories about the Pokemon we’ve caught, where we found them, gave tips and advice, and just talked about how much fun we were all having. 

Everyone had huge smiles on their faces there was non-stop laughing and cheers as people would gather around to watch each other catch the Pokemon they had found. Everyone was running around in newly-formed groups of people that had never met before and there was this awesome unity of people of all ages, races, nationalities, and religions coming together to embark on the epic adventure of finding and catching Pokemon. It was really quite an amazing, unexpected experience. I’ve never really experienced anything like this before.

I thought we would go out for about an hour, the kids would get tired, and we’d go home. But before we knew it, it was 11pm, the kids were pumped and excited, and we had to reluctantly call it a night because all the adults had work in the morning. I honestly haven’t had that much fun playing around outside in a long time. It was really quite refreshing and I can’t wait to do it again with my family and friends!

I thought maybe we’d see one or two other people out hunting Pokemon, but the number of people out there that we bonded with was staggering. From my experience last night, Pokemon Go is uniting people, forming bonds, and strengthening the community, and people are having a blast using it and finding joy and happiness in it. Pokemon Go is a bright light in a dark time. If it’s like that in the community I’m in, I imagine it’s happening like that in communities all over the nation and the world. I hope it is! 

This is just from my own personal experience. I’m not here to talk about the gameplay or how the app is performing. I just wanted to talk about the social aspect of it and how I see it as a good, fun, and positive thing to be a part of. Get out there, explore your community, meet new people, make new friends, catch Pokemon, and level up in the process! 

With bad things happening in the world, it’s comforting to know that there are other good people out there in our communities doing good and having fun. How cool is it that a game like Pokemon Go could help bring those people together and strengthen communities? This is a time in which we NEED to unite with each other, and if Pokemon Go can help play a small part in that unification...awesome!

Earlier this morning, I wrote about how 20th Century Fox released two new images from the Assassin's Creed movie, but here's something far more interesting about the film: in an interview with MCV, Ubisoft's European boss Alaine Corre admitted that the movie is just a way to sell more video games:

“We are not going to earn a lot of money from [the movie]. It is a lot more a marketing thing, it is also good for the image of the brand. Although we will make some money, it is not the purpose of this movie. The purpose is to bring Assassin’s Creed to more people. We have our core fans, but what we would like is to put this franchise in front of a lot more people who, maybe, will then pick up future Assassin’s Creed games.”

Hey, that's...actually refreshingly honest! You'd never hear Bob Iger say in an interview that Disney is willing to take the tradeoff of a Star Wars movie performing poorly because it increases brand awareness. Corre's quote almost suggests a lack of care about the film, and it looks like someone at Ubisoft's corporate office got worried about that perception, because they quickly issued a follow-up statement to the outlet:

"Ubisoft's core vision is to create top quality entertainment and experiences. For the Assassin’s Creed film, we have worked closely with our partners at New Regency and 20th Century Fox as well as the talented cast and production team from the very beginning to ensure we deliver a quality experience to ours fans. We strongly believe the Assassin’s Creed brand has this cross-over appeal that will please both video games fans and movie goers."

When it all comes down to it, though, Corre's right: their company is built on video game sales, and they can make a hell of a lot more money selling games than making movies. It's OK that Michael Fassbender's Assassin's Creed is just a $100+ commercial for their product, because as Phil Lord and Chris Miller showed us in The LEGO Movie, just because a movie's main reason for existence is to pimp something else doesn't mean it can't also stand on its own as a solid piece of entertainment.

Via: Uproxx

I hate to perpetuate the stereotype that geeks drink Mountain Dew, but when I tried to think of a group of people that would appreciate this video...here we are. I'll tell you someone who doesn't like Mountain Dew, this dog! I'm not quite sure why, but DouchebagChocolat is able to make his dog super angry by offering it the highly caffeinated beverage. Dogs are weird.

Last we heard about Warner Bros. and DC's big-screen version of The Flash, one-time director Seth Grahame-Smith had been replaced by Dope director Rick Famuyima. Today, a report has surfaced that Famuyima is considering reteaming with one of his Dope stars as he narrows his search for the film's female lead to star opposite Ezra Miller.

Variety says actress Kiersey Clemons (who played Diggy in Dope) is the director's top choice for the role, which insiders are claiming is Iris West, the character currently played by Candice Patton on The CW series. THR's Borys Kit jumped on Twitter to add two more names that are in contention for the role: Lucy Boynton (Sing Street) and singer Rita Ora (Fifty Shades of Grey, Southpaw). 

The studio is reportedly keeping Grahame-Smith's screenplay, which he wrote based on a treatment by 21 Jump Street and The LEGO Movie writer/directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The Flash doesn't have a release date yet, but production is supposedly set to begin sometime this year. We'll next see Miller playing the Scarlet Speedster in Zack Snyder's Justice League on November 17, 2017.

If you can imagine what goes on in the mind of a young adolescent male, you probably don't need to watch this video but you definitely should anyway. YouTuber...read more on Gametyrant

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We love our pets, but The 5Cast crew has to love FIVE PETS in this week's episode! So check it out and enjoy!...Listen on PodTyrant

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We discuss our VR experience and explain why we think this is the future of gaming and film. Plus news about Bioshock, Thor: Ragnarok, Ghost In The Shell, and Rebirth Justice League Preview. TNP! Listen on PodTyrant

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The pilot episode of AMC's Preacher was an excellent introduction to the characters and the world of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's seminal comic series, but I have to admit that the subsequent episodes have been pretty damn slow. It's certainly had its moments, and it's done a good job of capturing the essence of the characters (especially Tulip and Cassidy). The decision to keep the first season set in Annville instead of having the characters immediately hit the road like they do in the comics (at least I think that's how it goes down — I haven't revisited the comics in probably ten years) is understandable from a budgetary perspective and from the angle of trying to give an audience unfamiliar with the comic a little bit of solid ground to stand on before the story really gets crazy. But at the same time, it's largely slowed the pacing down to a crawl. I'm grateful the show has been renewed for a second season, because that should let showrunner Sam Catlin feel like he has some breathing room, and I'm really hoping they start to embrace more of the comic roots in season two.

(Spoilers ahead.)

The pace finally picked up in the show's fifth episode, "Sundowner," which was directed by famed cinematographer Guillermo Navarro (Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth, Pacific Rim). It opened with the explanation of Jesse Custer's powers (it's not God giving him these abilities, but Genesis, the offspring of a forbidden romance between an angel and a demon) and transitioned into a bloody, brutal, no holds barred fight that pitted Jesse, Fiore, and DeBlanc (the angels who want Genesis back) against a seraphim, with Cassidy getting in on the action as well. It recalled the insane violence we saw in the airplane fight scene from the pilot episode, which I'm sure many of you would choose as the show's first "holy sh*t" moment.

Maybe it's because I read the comics so I knew what sort of tone the show would have, but the violence never really surprised me too much. Thus far, the show has played out more or less the way I expected it to, albeit a little slower than I would have liked. But the end of "Sundowner" was the first time the series did something to make me audibly gasp and cover my mouth with my hand (I realize that's a cliched reaction, but it actually happened for real): and that was having Jesse send Eugene to hell.

We spend a decent chunk of time in this episode worried about Eugene as a couple of his peers suddenly start saying hi to him, sitting with him at lunch, and invite him to a dark tunnel after school. Eugene suspiciously goes along with them, waiting for a cruel prank to come at any moment...but it never does. It seemed to me like this revelation was what caused him to confront Jesse later in the episode and ask him to take back what he said to Tracy Loach's mother about forgiving him. Though he doesn't know about Genesis specifically, he does know something's going on with Jesse, and when calls him out for "cheating," Jesse gets furious with him. An argument erupts, and it ends with Jesse yelling "Go to hell, Eugene!" with "The Voice" (which forces people [and, as we discovered in this episode, angels] to do anything he says), and Eugene disappearing into thin air.

It's a horrifying moment centered not on shock and awe or crazy violence, but on character. Eugene has proven to be the most innocent, purely nice character on the show so far, and while it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility to imagine Cassidy or even Tulip maybe holding their own in hell for a little while, thinking about poor Eugene being there is just awful. To make matters worse, Jesse knows deep down that Eugene is right, but he's let the power of Genesis go to his head.

What did you think of last week's episode?

Comic-Con International has released the full panel schedule for Friday, July 22nd and it looks a lot better than their Thursday schedule, which was released yesterday. We've got Robot Chicken, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Samurai Jack, American Gods, Bates Motel, Preacher, and the world premiere of Batman: The Killing Joke.

You can see the full schedule here to plan out your day! The GeekTyrant team will once again be there covering the hell out of the event, so make sure to keep checking back! Here are a few of the panels I thought were most interesting:

Marvel: Civil War II
The biggest event of the year, Civil War II, is under way and the Marvel Universe is reeling from the shocking events! Learn more about what’s to come with editor-in-chief Axel Alonso, director of content & character development Sana Amanat, and Marvel talent scout Rickey Purdin, as well as Sanford Greene (Power Man and Iron Fist), Matthew Rosenberg (Civil War II: Kingpin), David Walker (Power Man and Iron Fist), and G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel).
Friday July 22, 2016 10:00am – 11:00am
Room 6DE

The Giant’s Dream: Documentary Screening & Chat with Brad Bird
From hundreds of hours of archival footage and myriad modern-day interviews comes a documentary that puts an in-depth spotlight on the beloved 1999 animated film The Iron Giant. Director Brad Bird (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, The Incredibles, Ratatouille) will lead a discussion following a final cut screening of this fascinating documentary that examines the intricate, behind-the-scenes details of the creative process in bringing this critically acclaimed film to the big screen. Author Ramin Zahed moderates.
Friday July 22, 2016 10:00am – 11:30am
Room 24ABC

Cartoon Network: Steven Universe
Cartoon Network is bringing together the talents of Steven Universe for a first-of-its-kind live musical experience for fans at San Diego Comic-Con! The series cast and musical minds behind Steven Universe will give a never-before-seen performance of the series’ critically acclaimed music, as well as exclusive previews from upcoming episodes and an extended Q&A. Scheduled to appear are Steven Universe gems Rebecca Sugar (creator), Jeff Liu (writer and storyboard artist), Zach Callison (voice of Steven), Estelle (voice of Garnet), Michaela Dietz (voice of Amethyst), Deedee Magno Hall (voice of Pearl), Charlyne Yi (voice of Ruby), and Ben Levin (writer), accompanied by series composers Aivi Tran and Steven “Surasshu” Velema and moderated by former supervising director Ian Jones-Quartey.
Friday July 22, 2016 10:15am – 11:45am
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Halo Wars 2: Know Your Enemy
343 Industries and special guests reveal the process, the pain, and the pleasure of bringing the long awaited sequel to life on PC and console, and the exciting future of the storied franchise. Exclusive video, discussion, and surprises await. Special guest stars include legendary voice actor John DiMaggio (Halo Wars 2, Futurama, Adventure Time, Gears of War) and Halo newcomer Erika Soto as pivotal new characters, discussing video games, acting, and verisimilitude in the Halo universe.
Friday July 22, 2016 10:15am – 11:15pm
Room 6BCF

Image Comics: Defining New Worlds
Comics are capable of anything, if you give them a chance. Joe Harris and Kelly Fitzpatrick are creating near-future sci-fi in Snowfall, Chris Burnham showed us a vision of hellish horror in Nameless, and Steven Seagle and Jason Adam Katzenstein brought us an all-ages monster-themed coming-of-age tale in Camp Midnight. They create new worlds that readers fall into and love forever, and they share their expertise here.
Friday July 22, 2016 11:00am – 12:00pm
Room 23ABC

Mattel’s DC Comics Collector Figures: The Rebirth of Multiverse
Mattel designers Bill Benecke, Steve Redinger, and Jason Langston, Four Horsemen Studios principles Jim Preziosi, Eric Treadaway, and Eric “Cornboy” Mayse, and Warner Bros. VP of global toys Julian Montoya discuss the design and creation of DC Comics Multiverse collector figures. Moderated by Daniel Pickett (Action Figure Insider).
Friday July 22, 2016 11:00am – 12:00pm
Room 25ABC

Star Wars Publishing
Get the latest info on all the new books and comics set in a galaxy far, far away! Authors, artists, and editors from Del Rey, Disney-Lucasfilm Press, Marvel, and others discuss their upcoming stories and the future of Star Wars publishing. Moderated by Lucasfilm’s Michael Siglain.
Friday July 22, 2016 11:00am – 12:00pm
Room 7AB

Bones
Come bid farewell to Bones. It’s the final Comic-Con Q&A for fan-favorites Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, TJ Thyne, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor, and John Boyd, as well as executive producers Jonathan Collier and Michael Peterson as they begin production on the 12th and last season of FOX’s long-running comedic procedural beloved by millions of fans around the world.
Friday July 22, 2016 11:15am – 12:15pm
Ballroom 20

Resident Evil’s 20th Anniversary
Two decades have passed since survival horror fans first opened the ominous doors to the zombie-filled mansion. Celebrate this milestone for the iconic survival horror series by hearing from the team at Capcom on what’s in store for Resident Evil fans this year.
Friday July 22, 2016 11:30am – 12:30pm
Room 6BCF

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Return to New York
They traveled through time and space to save planet Earth and now the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return home! Executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman share sneak peeks at the epic adventures and new characters that await the turtles when they return to the streets of New York. On hand will be the extraordinary voice actors of the TMNT world: Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), Mae Whitman (April O’Neil), Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw) and Gwendoline Yeo (Shinigami). But that’s not all: Witness the world premiere of two never-before-seen TMNT animated shorts presented by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. Moderated by Andre Meadows (Black Nerd Comedy). Booyakabunga!
Friday July 22, 2016 11:45am – 12:45pm
Room 6A

AMC’s Fear The Walking Dead
Cliff Curtis, Kim Dickens, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Lorenzo James Henrie, Mercedes Mason, and Colman Domingo join executive producer and showrunner Dave Erickson, executive producer Robert Kirkman, executive producer Gale Anne Hurd, executive producer Dave Alpert, and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producer Greg Nicotero in a panel moderated by Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist, Talking Dead). The panel will discuss where the series left off in May’s finale and what to look forward to when it picks up in August. Join the panelists for a Q&A session and an official sneak preview of the second half of season 2.
Friday July 22, 2016 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Hall H

Hasbro Star Wars
Members of the Hasbro team discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises, including a special product reveal.
Friday July 22, 2016 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Room 7AB

[adult swim]: Robot Chicken
Perk up your feathers and lube your gears; the poultry posse’s back to show exclusive, never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage of their Emmy Award-winning series! Co-creator/EP Matthew Senreich, EP/co-head writer Tom Root, EP/co-head writer Doug Goldstein, actor/writer Breckin Meyer, and writer/director Tom Sheppard are joined by a very special guest: voice actor Donald Faison (Scrubs). Moderated by Keith Crofford, SVP of production for Adult Swim.
Friday July 22, 2016 12:15pm – 1:00pm
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Injustice 2 Sneak Peek
Get a Comic-Con International exclusive look at Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s Injustice 2, the super-powered sequel to the hit game Injustice: Gods Among Us. The newest game in development from the award-winning NetherRealm Studios features the largest roster of DC super heroes and supervillains ever offered, allowing players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Battles will take place across arenas that have evolved in scale and span iconic locations, such as Metropolis, Gotham City, and Atlantis. Ed Boon (creative director, NetherRealm Studios, and co-creator of Mortal Kombat) and a stellar group of actors including George Newbern (Scandal) as Superman, Phil LaMarr (MadTV, Futurama) as Aquaman, Laura Bailey (Batman: The Telltale Series, Gears of War 4) as Supergirl, and possibly a few surprise panelists reveal exciting new gameplay and discuss new features and breakthrough customization aspects that expands on the previous title’s large-than-life showdown of DC superheroes and supervillains. Also to be discussed are the bestselling Digital First Comic, Injustice: Gods Among Us. Injustice 2 will be available for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in 2017.
Friday July 22, 2016 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Room 6DE

Marvel NOW!: Divided We Stand
With the effects of Civil War II being felt across the Marvel Universe, how will their heroes pick up the pieces and move on? Find out what’s in store for Marvel NOW! this fall with editor-in-chief Axel Alonso and director of content & character development Sana Amanat, as well as Jason Aaron (Mighty Thor), Ryan North (Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), David Walker (Nighthawk), Jim Zub (Thunderbolts), and other Mighty Marvel guests.
Friday July 22, 2016 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Room 5AB

The 100 Special Video Presentation and Q&A
Following the climatic events of the season finale, join The 100 as the critically acclaimed series returns to Comic-Con. ALIE has been defeated, and The City of Light destroyed, but The 100’s victory is bittersweet as a new threat comes into focus. With the clock ticking and Earth’s radiation levels rising, our heroes must put aside their differences to save what remains of humanity. Will The 100 go quietly into that good night, or will they find hope and faith in each other, as they face their darkest chapter yet? Be among the first to find out what’s in store for season 4. See a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, The 100 returns midseason with all-new episodes on The CW. The 100: The Complete Third Season will be available on DVD on July 19.
Friday July 22, 2016 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Ballroom 20

AMC’s The Walking Dead
Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Chandler Riggs, Sonequa Martin-Green, Michael Cudlitz, Josh McDermitt, Ross Marquand, Christian Serratos, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan join executive producer and showrunner Scott M. Gimple, executive producer Robert Kirkman, executive producer Gale Anne Hurd, executive producer Dave Alpert, and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producer Greg Nicotero in a panel moderated by Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist,Talking Dead). The panelists will discuss the shocking finale of season 6 and a sneak peek into season 7, debuting in October on AMC.
Friday July 22, 2016 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Hall H

Captain America: Civil War Screenwriting Q&A
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (writers of Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain America: Winter Soldier) discuss the joys and challenges of adapting the beloved comic tale into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Backstory Magazine publisher Jeff Goldsmith (host of The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith podcast). Bring your questions!
Friday July 22, 2016 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Horton Grand Theatre

Star Wars Collectibles Update with Lucasfilm’s Anita Castellar
Join eFX, Gentle Giant Studios, Kotobukiya, and Sideshow Collectibles for product development insights and exclusive previews of the latest in Star Wars collectibles. Anita Castellar is a self-professed Star Wars fangirl who manages licensing for hardlines categories at Lucasfilm, such as toys, collectibles, consumer electronics, automotive, and more.
Friday July 22, 2016 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Room 7AB

[adult swim]: Brad Neely’s Harg Nallin’ Sclopio Peepio
Show creator Brad Neely (China, IL), executive producer Daniel Weidenfeld (China, IL), co-executive producer Dave Newberg (China, IL) invite you to an exclusive look at the first season of the animated sketch show Brad Neely’s Harg Nallin’ Sclopio Peepio, premiering Sundays at 11:45 pm on [adult swim].
Friday July 22, 2016 1:15pm – 2:00pm
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

DC Rebirth: Superman
The Man of Steel is one of the most recognized pop culture icons of all time, and thanks to DC Rebirth, Superman is set to soar to new heights, Learn what makes The Last Son of Krypton the hero that he is with the DC writers and artists, including Pat Gleason, Dan Jurgens, Tyler Kirkham, Peter Tomasi, and others who bring him to life in the comics.
Friday July 22, 2016 1:45pm – 2:45pm
Room 6DE

People of Earth & Powerless
From Emmy winners Conan O’Brien (Conan) and Greg Daniels (The Office) and creator David Jenkins comes People of Earth, a half-hour single-camera comedy series about a support group for alien abductees. Join series star Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show), co-executive producer David Jenkins and executive producer Greg Daniels for a screening of the pilot episode followed by a Q&A. People of Earth centers on skeptical journalist Ozzie Graham (Cenac) who investigates a support group to write about the member’s supposed alien encounters. The more he digs into their oddball claims, however, the more he realizes a semblance of truth to their stories and, possibly, even signs that point to his own alien abduction. The onetime outsider now finds himself a part of this eclectic group of misfits, all the while struggling with the idea of knowing that life could exist beyond our world. Produced by Conaco LLC in association with Warner Horizon Television,People of Earth is coming this fall to TBS. Next up it’s a superhero’s world. Cast members Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical), Danny Pudi (Community), and Alan Tudyk (Suburgatory) along with executive producer Ben Queen (A to Z), and executive producer/director Michael Patrick Jann (Reno 911) present a screening of the pilot episode and Q&A covering the first comedy series set in the DC universe. Powerless is the story of Emily (Hudgens), a young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against damage caused when superheroes and supervillains treat the city like their own personal battleground. Taking care of insurance needs one by one, Emily and her team of co-workers might not have any superpowers but they are out to make a difference in people’s lives and prove that you don’t need to have powers to be powerful! From Warner Bros. Television, Powerless premieres midseason on NBC.
Friday July 22, 2016 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Room 6BCF

[adult swim]: Rick and Morty
Executive producers Dan Harmon (Community) and Justin Roiland (Adventure Time), writer/producer Ryan Ridley (Community), and voice talent Spencer Grammer (Greek), Sarah Chalke (Scrubs) and Chris Parnell (Archer, The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show) invite fans for a sneak peek at the highly anticipated third season. Moderated by Brian Q. Quinn (Impractical Jokers).
Friday July 22, 2016 2:15pm – 3:00pm
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Dead of Summer
Set in the late 1980s, school is out for the summer, and a sun-drenched season of firsts beckons the counselors at Camp Stillwater, a seemingly idyllic Midwestern summer camp, including first loves, first kisses-and first kills. Stillwater’s dark, ancient mythology awakens, and what was supposed to be a summer of fun soon turns into one of unforgettable scares and evil at every turn. Co-creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis (Once Upon a Time, Lost), Adam Horowitz (Once Upon a Time, Lost), and Ian Goldberg (Once Upon a Time, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior), along with members of the cast, discuss the new series of haunting secrets, self-discovery and supernatural lore.
Friday July 22, 2016 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Room 6A

Game of Thrones Panel and Q&A Session
Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, HBO’s Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series Game of Thrones concluded its 10-episode sixth season in June and will begin filming its seventh season later this year. The series, executive produced and written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, is an epic story of treachery and nobility, set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years. Cast panelists include (in alphabetical order) John Bradley as Samwell Tarly, Liam Cunningham as Davos Seaworth, Nathalie Emmanuel as Missandei, Conleth Hill as Varys, Faye Marsay as The Waif, Hannah Murray as Gilly, Kristian Nairn as Hodor, Iwan Rheon as Ramsay Bolton, Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark, and Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark. Moderated by Rob McElhenney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia).
Friday July 22, 2016 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Hall H

DC Rebirth: Justice League
The members of the Justice League take center stage as the DC Rebirth talent behind Aquaman (Brad Walker), Cyborg (John Semper), Flash (Joshua Williamson), and Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps (Robert Venditti) provide the stories behind your favorite characters and give them the justice they’re due!
Friday July 22, 2016 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Room 6DE

Marvel Television: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D executive producer and head of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb and cast members Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Henry Simmons, Elizabeth Henstridge, and Iain De Caestecker, co-creators and executive producers Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, and executive producer Jeff Bell share the secrets, lies, and dangers of making season 3! See exclusive footage and surprise moments, and be the first to learn what’s in store for season 4! The action-packed series from Marvel Television returns this fall, only on ABC.
Friday July 22, 2016 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Ballroom 20

[adult swim]: Samurai Jack
Creator/director Genndy Tartakovsky, head writer Darrick Bachman, art director Scott Wills, storyboard artist Bryan Andrews, and character designer Craig Kellman give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming revival of hit animated action-adventure series Samurai Jack. Moderated by Tom Kenny (Samurai Jack, Spongebob Squarepants).
Friday July 22, 2016 3:15pm – 4:00pm
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

STARZ Original Series American Gods
Bryan Fuller (executive producer), Michael Green (executive producer), Ricky Whittle (Shadow Moon), Ian McShane (Mr. Wednesday), Pablo Schreiber (Mad Sweeney), Yetide Badaki (Bilquis), and Bruce Langley (Technical Boy) discuss the highly anticipated series and preview what’s to come in the premiere season. Moderated by Yvette Nicole Brown (The Odd Couple).
Friday July 22, 2016 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Room 6BCF

Bates Motel on A&E
A&E’s hit drama series Bates Motel returns to SDCC on the heels of the pivotal season 4. Cast members Vera Famiga (Norma), Freddie Highmore (Norman), Max Thieriot (Dylan Massett), and Nestor Carbonell (Sheriff Alex Romero), along with creators and executive producers Kerry Ehrin and Carlton Cuse, reveal exclusive content from the new season.
Friday July 22, 2016 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Room 6A

Dark Horse: Conversations with Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon has rewarded fans the world over with some of the most compelling characters and plot lines in the history of comics, television, and movies. Here’s your chance to find out what he has in store next and get exclusive insight into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, and much, much more!
Friday July 22, 2016 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Hall H

Bob’s Burgers
It’s always a party when creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard, executive producer Jim Dauterive, and the hilarious cast (including H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, and Larry Murphy) bring their Emmy Award-winning animated FOX series Bob’s Burgers to San Diego for another unforgettable panel. The cast and creative team behind one of America’s most beloved TV families will have you howling with laughter with never-before-seen footage.
Friday July 22, 2016 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Orphan Black: BBC America
BBC America’s award-winning original series Orphan Black returns to Comic-Con for its fourth straight year. Panelists includes Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Tatiana Maslany (Sarah and the Leda clones), Jordan Gavaris (Felix), Kristian Bruun (Donnie), Kevin Hanchard (Art) and Kathryn Alexandree (Leda clone double actress), as well as co-creators John Fawcett and Graeme Manson, will be joined by this year’s moderator Comedy Bang! Bang! host Scott Aukerman. They’ll look back at the thrilling season and offer clues to what’s next for the Clone Club.
Friday July 22, 2016 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Room 6BCF

Salem
Continuing its bloody, sexy, and fantastical rei-imagining of Colonial America, the star-studded cast and producers present an extended sneak peek at the upcoming third season. Shane West (Nikita, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), Janet Montgomery, Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, Iddo Goldberg and Elise Eberle, along with executive producers Brannon Braga (Star Trek) and Adam Simon, will unveil intriguing footage from the supernatural witchy series, from WGN America and Fox 21 Television Studios. Followed by an audience Q&A.
Friday July 22, 2016 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Room 6A

Archer: Screening and Q&A
Archer is an animated half-hour comedy that revolves around a former spy agency turned private investigation firm and its employees, who use every seedy surveillance of a suspected adulterer or investigation into insurance fraud as another excuse to undermine, sabotage, and betray each other for personal gain. See an exclusive new video and then join the voice cast of H. Jon Benjamin (Sterling Archer), Aisha Tyler (Lana Kane), Jessica Walter (Malory Archer), Chris Parnell (Cyril Figgis), Judy Greer (Cheryl/Carol Tunt), Amber Nash (Pam Poovey), and Lucky Yates (Dr. Algernop Krieger), plus creator/executive producer/writer Adam Reed (Ray Gillette), executive producer Matt Thompson and co-executive producer Casey Willis as they discuss bringing this animated series to life. Moderated by Leanne Aguilera (ET Online).
Friday July 22, 2016 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

South Park: Season 20
With South Park’s 20th season premiering this September, Comedy Central is kicking off the global celebration here at Comic-Con! The South Park 20 panel will celebrate all 267 episodes (and counting) with moderator Chris Hardwick and guest panelists who are sure to excite! Panelists will discuss the evolution of South Park over the last two decades, take questions from fans and give an exclusive sneak peek of South Park’s highly anticipated next-gen video game from Ubisoft, South Park: The Fractured But Whole.
Friday July 22, 2016 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Hall H

iZOMBIE Special Video Presentation and Q&A
Television’s only Zom-Com-Rom-Dram, returns for its third appearance at Comic-Con. After experiencing the heart-pounding season 2 finale, be among the first to get the scoop on what’s in store for season 3! Now that Clive is in the know about zombies, how will his dynamic with Liv change? With Ravi’s cure robbing Blaine of his memories, what will Major decide to do with his borrowed time? Will Peyton continue her efforts to take down crime lord Mr. Boss? And will Vivian Stoll, new owner of Max Rager, succeed in making Seattle its zombie headquarters? See a special video presentation followed by a panel with series stars as well as executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television and based on characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred for Vertigo from DC Entertainment, iZOMBIE returns midseason with all-new episodes on The CW. iZOMBIE: The Complete Second Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 12.
Friday July 22, 2016 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ballroom 20

History’s Vikings
Travis Fimmel (Ragnar), Katheryn Winnick (Lagertha), Clive Standen (Rollo), Gustaf Skarsgard (Floki), Alyssa Sutherland (Aslaug), and Alexander Ludwig (Bjorn), along with Michael Hirst (writer/creator), reveal an exclusive sneak peek of the new season.
Friday July 22, 2016 5:45pm – 6:45pm
Room 6BCF

The Exorcist
See a special preview screening of the full first episode with stars Alfonso Herrera (Sense8, The Chosen), Ben Daniels (Flesh and Bone, House of Cards), and Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Geena Davis (Commander in Chief, Beetlejuice, The Fly) and writer/producer Jeremy Slater (Fantastic Four). Widely regarded as the greatest horror movie ever made, Academy Award-nominated The Exorcist terrified audiences around the world. Now, more than four decades later, The Exorcist returns as a contemporary psychological TV thriller on FOX this fall, following the story of two very different priests tackling one family’s case of terrifying demonic possession.
Friday July 22, 2016 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Room 6A

AMC’s Preacher
Executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg join comic book co-creator and series co-executive producer Garth Ennis and members of the cast including Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Joseph Gilgun, Ian Colletti and Graham McTavish in a panel moderated by Kevin Smith, to discuss the first season of the hit series. Join the panelists for a live reading of the newest episode, airing Sunday, July 24 at 9pm on AMC, followed by a Q&A session.
Friday July 22, 2016 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Hall H

Scream Queens
It’s the return of the Chanels! From award-winning executive producers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, season 2 of Scream Queens graduates from the college campus and into an abandoned hospital purchased by Dean Munch (Jamie Lee Curtis). Set two years later, the Chanels (Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, and Abigail Breslin), Hester (Lea Michele), and Zayday (Keke Palmer) are now hospital employees as they embark on another terrifyingly funny murder mystery full of the most fascinating and bizarre medical cases ever diagnosed. Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Roberts, Lea Michele, and others engage in a star-studded season 1 tell-all, with exclusive details on the new season premiering this fall on Fox. There’s a new killer in town, but this time . . . it’s no devil!
Friday July 22, 2016 6:45pm – 7:45pm
Ballroom 20

Sharknado: The 4th Awakens
Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Ryan Newman, Stacey Dash, Cody Linley, Masiela Lusha and director Anthony Ferrante will whet your appetite for the explosive new sequel in the pop culture juggernaut that is Sharknado! See exclusive clips of the fourth installment, which will be chomping down viewers this July 31 on Syfy. The cast and director will share stories from the set, explain why the story takes place five years into the future, and reveal how just many sharks it takes to destroy Las Vegas. Fans also get to partake in a Q&A session.
Friday July 22, 2016 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Room 6A

World Premiere of Batman: The Killing Joke
Delve into the demented history of the Dark Knight’s arch nemesis, The Joker, as he sets out to prove insanity is only a horrifying moment away for anyone in the latest DC Universe Original Movie, Batman: The Killing Joke. Based on one of the bestselling graphic novels of all time, this R-rated, feature-length animated film brings together some of the key creative team behind Batman: The Animated Series with executive producer Bruce Timm (Justice League: Gods & Monsters) at the helm and Kevin Conroy (Justice League), and Mark Hamill (Star Wars) returning to their seminal roles as Batman and The Joker, respectively. Hear how the graphic novel transitioned to animated thriller, and then witness the world premiere of this highly anticipated film. Panelists include Tara Strong (Teen Titans, Batman: Arkham games) as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner James Gordon, as well as director Sam Liu (Batman: Year One, All-Star Superman) and Harvey and Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Batman: Broken City). Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman: The Killing Joke arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment July 26 on Digital HD and August 2 on Blu-ray Deluxe Edition, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD.
Friday July 22, 2016 9:00pm – 12:00am
Ballroom 20

If you love Deadpool and want to take your fandom for the character to the next level, cosplay is the natural next step. Cosplay Apprentice has created three videos about how you can create not only a Deadpool costume, but you can make his swords, back sheaths, and grenades.

Bonus: The costume used in the video was also used in a Deadpool parkour action video with Ronnie Street Stunts.

I have a fun infographic here for you to check out today that breaks down some of the sci-fi transportation technology that has been written about and shown in movies over the past 130 years and how it's have inspired real life transport technology. The infographic lists ten of these fictional vehicles. Unfortunately, street-legal flying cars still don’t exist…yet.

James Wan’s The Conjuring 2 is such a great horror movie. It’s one of my favorite movies of the year and one of my favorite parts of it was The Crooked Man. The creepy character was inspired by the children’s nursery rhyme and it was nightmarishly terrifying. 

The character was so unnatural in the way it looked in the film that a lot of people thought it was a CGI creation, but it wasn’t! That was live action and it was played by Mama actor Javier Botet. Wan confirmed the this in the following tweet he previously sent out.

I've seen a few critics refer to a #Conjuring2 character as CGI or stopmotion, but is in fact played by the incredible, & very real, @jbotet

— James Wan (@creepypuppet) June 14, 2016

We’ve also got a few pieces of creepy cool concept art of The Crooked Man character that were created by conceptual artist Jared Krichevsky (Krampus). The artist reveals that Wan initially envisioned The Crooked Man "with a large moon face,” which as you can see is kind of horrific.

Via: ComicBook.com

Cosplayer Laney Jade is the talent behind this beautifully stunning Aquaman cosplay. The character has never looked so good! This is a very talented cosplayer who also has created costumes for Miss Marvel, Harley Quinn, and Supergirl. If you are a cosplay fan and you like what you see here, you can follow her and her cosplay work here. She does some wonderfully impressive work you won't want to miss out on. The photos you see here were taken by Hero Hotties.

Via: Geeks Are Sexy