Comic-Con 2017 Week: Official Series Trailer For “Star Trek: Discovery” Unveiled Today At Comic-Con International

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SAN DIEGO – JULY 22, 2017 – Earlier today at Comic-Con International, fans from around the world were given a sneak peek at the new series trailer for STAR TREK: DISCOVERY during a panel with cast and creatives from the series. The newest edition of the Star Trek franchise is set to premiere in the U.S. on CBS All Access Sunday, Sept. 24, following a broadcast premiere on the CBS Television Network.

The STAR TREK: DISCOVERY panel, moderated by series guest star Rainn Wilson (“Harry Mudd”), featured a conversation with cast members including Sonequa Martin-Green (“First Officer Michael Burnham”), Jason Isaacs (“Captain Gabriel Lorca”), Doug Jones (“Lt. Saru”), Shazad Latif (“Lt. Ash Tyler”), Mary Wiseman (“Cadet Sylvia Tilly”), Anthony Rapp (“Lt. Paul Stamets”) and James Frain (“Ambassador Sarek”). They were joined by executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts, Heather Kadin and Akiva Goldsman.

ABOUT “STAR TREK: DISCOVERY”
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY will follow the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself. The series will feature a new ship and new characters while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers.
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Comic-Con 2017 Week: New ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Trailer and Cast Panel

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By Armando

Thor: Ragnarok panel
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One of Marvel’s highlights in Hall H at Comic-Con is that of Thor: Ragnarok’s panel which consists of cast members Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban and Rachel House.

Also present was New Zealand director Taika Waititi and producer Kevin Feige, who was presented with Comic-Con’s Inkpot Award for his contributions to the world of comic books and everything comics fandom.

The panel also presented to a very enthusiastic fans an exclusive extended footage from the film, followed by the actual trailer which shows plenty of action including a tag-teaming Thor and Loki, as well as the introduction of Hela and Valkyrie, and a talking Hulk to top it all off. As seen on the film’s previous trailers, one of its highlights shows Thor in a gladiatorial duel against the Hulk.

A new poster for the film was also unveiled, a copy of which were given away to Hall H attendees.

Ragnarok is the third Thor film, a sequel to 2011’s Thor and 2013’s Thor: The Dark World and is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thor: Ragnarok comes out on November 3, 2017.

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The Retreat That Saved The World. “Dunkirk” Review

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By Eric Gasa

The battle of Dunkirk was hardly one to begin with. It was a miracle decided by hours, a near calamity in sight of home, a retreat that may have foolhardily saved the war. In history books, the evacuation of Dunkirk is little more than a tidy little paragraph; a footnote in time but its impact cannot be understated.

Operation Dynamo lasted little more than a week but saved the lives of over 400,000 Allied soldiers trapped on the shores of France. It’s within this brief and under-looked facet of the war that director Christopher Nolan expands a weeklong rescue into a telling, intimate statement of innocence, war, and humanity’s undying will to survive.

Dunkirk’s opening scenes are serene yet surreal. A group of British soldiers appear on a deathly quiet and abandoned French street. They skulk around looking for water, smokes, or any signs of hope or life. A light breeze carries a flurry of German pamphlets onto the soldiers.

A beleaguered grunt reads the scrap: “WE SURROUND YOU,” it says, “Surrender + Survive!”
Emboldened arrows point to the Allies last vestige of hope at Dunkirk like pitchforks. The year is 1940 and the German advance has the Allies’ backs up against the wall.
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Comic-Con Week: SYFY Live From Comic-Con Gears Up For Night Two

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SAN DIEGO, CA – July 21, 2017 – SYFY LIVE FROM COMIC-CON hosted by Zachary Levi is back for night two with special guests including the cast of “Arrow,” Ricky Whittle from “American Gods” and “iZombie’s” Aly Michalka. The party continues tonight at 11/10c on SYFY!

Check out the full line up below along with a sneak peek of tonight’s cold open:

FRIDAY, JULY 21st
Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy” ”Avengers: Infinity War”)
Alan Tudyk (“Star Wars Rogue One” “Conman”)
Stephen Amell, Emily Bett Rikards and Katie Cassidy (“Arrow”)
Ricky Whittle (“American Gods”)
Aly Michalka (“iZombie”)

SYFY LIVE FROM COMIC-CON COLD OPEN, FRIDAY, JULY 21:

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Comic-Con Week: Nickelodeon’s Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Nickelodeon’s Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teams Up with Usagi Yojimbo Creator Stan Sakai and TMNT Co-Creator Kevin Eastman on Original Specials for Season Five of the Animated Series

All-New Episode and Character Art Revealed During San Diego Comic-Con 2017

Turtles fans turned out for Nickelodeon’s Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at San Diego Comic-Con 2017 on Friday, July 21, where Andre Meadows (Black Nerd Comedy) moderated a panel featuring executive producer Ciro Nieli, legendary creators and collaborators Kevin Eastman and Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Yuki Matsuzaki (voice of Miyamoto Usagi), along with series voice cast members: Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Greg Cipes (Michelangelo) and Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw).

The panel’s sneak peeks included: the world premiere of a full-length episode, “Lone Rat and Cubs,” written and presented by TMNT co-creator, Kevin Eastman; a clip from new episode, “Yojimbo,” from the upcoming Samurai story arc; and concept art by Ciro Nieli showcasing new characters and designs of Usagi and the villains the Turtles will face this season.

The three-part Samurai arc begins Sunday, July 23, at 9:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Fans can visit the Nick App, Nick.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to learn more about Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Episodes of TMNT are available Nick.com and the Nick App, along with platforms including iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play, Vudu and Nick On Demand.

Considered one of the most popular kids’ television programs of the 1980s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a classic, global property created in 1984 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It first debuted as a successful comic book series and then became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series and later spawned numerous blockbuster theatrical releases. Since its launch in 2012, Nickelodeon’s all-new CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has re-energized these iconic characters of this wildly popular franchise. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is seen in over 170 countries and territories and translated in 45+ languages.

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Comic-Con 2017 Week: Image Comics Congratulates The Eisner Award Winners

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Image Comics creators honored with five awards

SAN DIEGO, CA, 07/22/2017 — Image Comics is pleased to congratulate all the winners of last night’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards.
New York Times bestselling, multiple award winning writer and co-creator Brian K. Vaughan won Best Writer for his work on SAGA and PAPER GIRLS.

New York Times bestselling, multiple award winning artist and co-creator of SAGA Fiona Staples took home two awards last night for her work on the series—Best Cover Artist and Best Penciler/Inker: Individual or Team.

Matt Wilson was honored with the Best Coloring award for his work on such series as CRY HAVOC, PAPER GIRLS, THE WICKED + THE DIVINE.

The Best Continuing Series award went to SAGA.

The Will Eisner Comic Industry awards are voted on by comics industry members and the awards ceremony is held in conjunction with San Diego Comic-Con International every year.
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Uncertainty Brewing: Strange Clouds on the Horizon For SoundCloud

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Eric Gasa

Start those 30-day free premium trials because SoundCloud might not be here much longer.

A death knell resounded in the halls of SoundCloud’s Berlin headquarters last Tuesday after the user-based streaming service swiftly laid off 40 percent of its staff and shuttered two offices in a closed meeting. Co-founder Alex Ljung said the decision was made in order to “ensure our path to long-term, independent success.”

Initially thought to be a rumor, reports of the site’s inevitable demise sprouted online. Sources at SoundCloud told TechCrunch that founders Ljung and Eric Wahlforss confessed that the company has only enough money to last until Quarter 4, or approximately 80 more days.

The news has left underground MCs, DJs, amateur producers, and other unsigned artists scrambling to archive their music on SoundCloud before they’re gone forever. Unlike competitors, Spotify and Apple Music, SoundCloud allows users to upload and share their own tracks and audio content.

For the independent music world, Rome seems to be burning because love it or hate it, SoundCloud served as the springboard for countless artists such as Lil Pump, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, and Young Thug. This rise in underground viral hip hop led to a loose subculture of SoundCloud rappers; a subversive brand of amateur MCs raised on bassy beats, Percocet, and viral hooks.

As for the company’s financial ailments, experts cite SoundCloud’s inability to brand itself as a big streaming platform like Spotify (which it’s not) instead of capitalizing on the app’s truly organic uploading features for young artists and listeners alike.
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Marvel Announces Exclusive Agreement With Writer Donny Cates

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Donny Cates joins the House of Ideas as the new writer of Doctor Strange

New York, NY—July 18, 2017—Marvel Entertainment is excited to announce that writer Donny Cates, who has brought his talent to comic powerhouses such as Image (God Country, Redneck), IDW (Star Trek), and Dark Horse (The Paybacks, Ghost Fleet, Buzzkill), will now bring his explosive storytelling to Marvel in an exclusive agreement.

“I’ve wanted to write for Marvel since I was a little kid, so the opportunity to come into this incredible world and play with all of these amazing characters is a dream come true for me,” said Cates. “Everyone at Marvel has been great to work with, and we’ve put our collective heads together to make some really special stories for the fans. I’ve never been more excited to tell the stories that I’m telling today. I feel like a kid again. Albeit a kid who is inflicting…just terrible things upon all your favorite characters.”

Today, Marvel can also reveal that Cates, along with artist Gabriel Hernandez Walta, will be the new creative team on DOCTOR STRANGE taking over the title in November. And with this new team comes a new Sorcerer Supreme- Loki, the Norse god of Mischief!
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Legion M Gives Back To Fans With Exclusive Party For Marvel Legend Stan Lee

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Celebration Set To Take Place Following Lee’s Imprint Ceremony At TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

Marvel Heroes and Filmmakers to Gather in Support of Stan Lee at TCL Ceremony

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 18, 2017) – Legion M, the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company, will celebrate Marvel legend Stan Lee with a party today, the same day Lee puts his hand- and footprints in cement in front of the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Both the Chinese Theatre ceremony and the after-party are part of Legion M’s recognition of the incredible work of Lee in his 95th year. The day will start off with the imprint ceremony at 11am, hosted by director and comic fan Kevin Smith, and will end with a party at a private home in the Hollywood Hills that will be reminiscent of Tony Stark’s Iron Man retreat. Those expected at the hand and footprint ceremony include actor Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther), Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, actor Clark Gregg (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy 1 & 2), director Jon Watts (Spider-Man Homecoming), actor Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), and producer Tom DeSanto (X-Men 1 & 2). Attendees and presenting sponsors of the party are Stan Lee Collectibles, Akyumen Technologies Corporation and Celsius Fitness Drink.
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COMIC-CON WEEK: Claudio Sanchez Brings Sci-Fi Odyssey “The Amory Wars” to San Diego Comic Con

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Exclusive Tandem Variants with Boom! Studios, Signings, and his own booth, #1732

July 18, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA – Claudio Sanchez returns to San Diego Comic Con this year with his NY Times Bestseller, The Amory Wars. His latest 12 issue series, Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, hit comic shops in April via Boom! Studios and Claudio’s own Evil Ink Comics.

Good Apollo, which landed inside the Top 200 Comichron Charts even with a large direct-sales platform, focuses on a not-so-ordinary man, Claudio Kilgannon. In the epic series, Kilgannon, with the help of a blue-skinned heroine named Ambellina, is thrust into the unlikely position of leading a rebel army into battle to dethrone an evil dictator. All 4 issues and variants of Good Apollo will be available at the Evil Ink Booth (#1732).
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