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more about #comiccon more comments → Twisk: ...just had a completely random thought regarding LOST™. What if there are two different timelines as everyone's been speculating - and the cast me... more » siliconchef: If you want more info on Dragon*ConTV, check out http://web.dragoncontv.com/ for videos produced for the past 5 years. It's pretty unique to have con ... more » Carencey: Charlie Jane, do you know which method most of these use to count attendance or are the numbers already corrected for that? I know DragonCon counts by... more » snaboobaly: What about FANexpo? Give the Canadians some love! more » DrFish: This is a horrible list, because it does not say where the cons take place. Isn't that a very important piece of information in deciding if you are go... more » capnjack78: Went to NYCC last year and it sucked. Very disorganized panels and rude/unhelpful teenage staff. more » arthurborko: How the hell did you guys leave out GenCon, Origins and PAX, all three are huge geek conventions. more » king_saberhawk: Why is Fanexpo missing??? Despite the fact that its in Canada, it still gets a massive turn out. Not to mention it definitely classifies as a mega-co... more » Nimlygos: Id like to point out that PAX this year was 60+ thousand people more » Aidan_: I guess something like PAX isn't multi-media enough for the list. Dragon*Con, NYCC and SDCC are the three on my list. Someday...someday. more » thursdaynext27: I loved DragonCon because I could network with like-minded fans because of the programming tracks. Want to hang out with Star Trek fans? British SciFi... more » noizangel: GenCon? The greatest 4 days in gaming? C'mon! more » musashi000: No love for Gen Con? It's game-centric, but there are always plenty of geeky things to do that don't involve pretending you're an elf. more » AbbySlug: Seriously? You reviewed MEGA-CONventions and didn't include MEGACON? more » Ydnam: SDCC is getting to be ridiculous. The higher price ($75 this year to $100 next year and I think it was only $50-ish two years ago) isn't getting you ... more » -
#conventions
Which Mega-Convention Gives The Most Bang For Your Buck?
Convention season is just about over, but it's not too late to start planning your 2010 convention-going. (In fact, some stuff is already selling out.) So here's our guide to 2010's mega-conventions. Which offers the most zing for your money? More » -
#exclusive
Zachary Quinto Talks Sylar Vs. Spock
Is Sylar sort of the opposite of Spock? We caught up with Zachary Quinto at Comic Con and asked him. With Heroes coming back tonight, let Quinto break Sylar's psyche down for you. Hint: it all comes down to Jung. -
#thisisadisaster
THIS IS A DISASTER: ASSAULT ON SAN DIEGO
Hello all. It's been a while. After traveling, family visits, technical difficulties, and paid work I am finally glad to bring you a new video, and this ain't no trailer. More » -
#exclusive
Was Head-Baltar Really An Angel? We Asked James Callis
Battlestar Galactica's ending continues to mystify and belabor us. So when we spotted James Callis at Comic Con, we had to ask him: Was your virtual "head" persona really an angel? His answer: "Don't ask me, I just work here." -
#captainplanet
Lying Liars And The "Captain Planet" Movie Hoax
Generally we cry foul at any sign of childhood-pillaging remakes, but for some reason I was excited about the Captain Planet movie rumor. Until my dreams for a green-mulleted hero were crushed by common sense. More » -
#themiddleman
Discover The Final Fate Of The Middleman, With The Season Finale Reenactment Emergency!
Where have all the great heroes gone? We got a chance to see the Middleman, ABC Family's gone-too-soon superhero, one more time at SDCC, as the cast read the script for the unfilmed season finale. And now the video's online. More » -
#comiccon
Comic-Con 2009 Wrapup: The Shiniest Things We Saw
This was a record-breaking Comic Con, filled with bright lights, brilliant costumes, and lines everywhere. If you couldn't be at the convention, or simply couldn't be everywhere at once, check out our summary of SDCC coverage you might have missed. More » -
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#smallville
Callum Blue Introduces The Zod We'll Learn To Love... Or Obey
Smallville's ninth season brings on the bad guy that fans have been waiting for for years now: General Zod. Except, as actor Callum Blue told us at Comic-Con, the Zod we're about to meet isn't necessarily the Zod we expect. More » -
#exclusive
Lafayette Talks Go-Go Dancing On V-Juice, And What's Next
We got few minutes with Nelsan Ellis, and finally got to ask him WTF was with Bill and Sookie neglecting our beloved voice-of-the-viewer Lafayette Reynolds... and where do his inspirational v-juice bender dances find their inspiration? More » -
#exclusive
Is Eli Roth Bringing Brad Pitt And Josh Brolin Into His Scifi Adventure?
We caught up with beloved horror director and writer Eli "Hostel" Roth to grill him about his super-secret scifi PG-13 project Endangered Species. Will there be a monster, a message? And who does he want in it? More » -
#projectgeekrunway
Watch Singing Skeletor, Jawa Pimp, and Disney Cheerleaders
Yesterday, we showed you the winners of the 2009 Comic Con Masquerade. Today, we've got a short, original documentary that showcases the performances - and the judges, talking about what they look for in a costume. More » -
#battlestargalactica
The Battlestar Galactica Orchestra Rocked The Frak Out
One of Comic Con's most intriguing offerings was at the House of Blues, where the Battlestar Galactica Orchestra performed on all the nights of Con. We were there last Friday, to see a nerdy obsession morph into something else entirely. More » -
#sdcc
Stargate Treats, Zombie Sanitizer And Crowns: Comic Con Radvertising
Yesterday we showed you the ugly side to Comic Con in our badvertising special. Today we're focused on the good. Here's the swag we loved at Con. More » -
#projectcosplay
Masquerade Winners Show Off the Best Costumes of Comic Con
Every year, amateur designers spend months developing costumes and routines for cosplay's biggest dance: the Comic Con Masquerade. This year's winners highlight the innovation, ingenuity, and wonderful weirdness that comes with cosplay. More » -
#flashforward
Dominic Monaghan Sums Up FlashForward: "Head F—k!"
What exactly is ABC's new show FlashForward about? Worldwide clairvoyance? Disasters? FBI agents? Kangaroos? Co-star Dominic Monaghan best described the show with two simple words. More » -
#jennifersbody
Megan Fox Wants You To Put On Your Sexy Shoes And Watch Her Throw Up
We already told you about the shocking Jennifer's Body's footage, but what's behind it all? At the Comic Con panel, Megan Fox lined up with Diablo Cody and crew, to talk black demon barf, lesbian kisses and meta-ness. Video below. More » -
#interview
We Asked Russell T. Davies Our Most Pressing Doctor Who Question
When we finally sat opposite Doctor Who's Russell T. Davies at Comic Con, there was only one question we were burning to ask him: Why exactly is the blonde ingenue Rose Tyler the most special of all the Doctor's companions?
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#exclusive
After Rag-Dolls At The End Of The World, What's Next For Shane Acker?
Shane Acker's post-apocalyptic rag-dolls-vs-robots epic 9 is already blowing our minds. So when we met him, we asked what's next, and he described two possible projects: one live-action, one animated. They're known franchises, but he wouldn't identify them. Can you?
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#sdcc
Boobs, Balls And Batman: Comic Con Badvertising
There's advertising — and then there's badvertising, and we saw a lot of the latter at Comic Con. So we rounded up some of the most epic of the weekend's advertising fails for you. More »
