Comic-Con 2008: Cue the Music, The Show’s Over…

Comic-Con 2008: Cue the Music, The Show’s Over…

Lets say one last goodbye to our Comic-Con 2008 coverage with some pictures and a story from our final night’s team dinner. Oh, and we’ve got a gag reel of footage from all over the Con floor.

By Neil Miller on August 2, 2008 | Comments

12 Things That Made Comic-Con 2008 Worth the Trip

12 Things That Made Comic-Con 2008 Worth the Trip

These 12 things made the lines, the painful crowds and the sometimes difficult world of being press at such an event worth it. So lets have a look and see what they had to say.

By Neil Miller on August 2, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con 2008: We Still Know People!

Comic-Con 2008: We Still Know People!

Last year at Comic-Con we needed photos to prove that we were part of the in crowd. We displayed these photos in a feature that we called We Know People. And just like we did with Comic-Con, we are bringing it all back this year…

By Neil Miller on August 2, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Recap: Fure Heart Punches The Ladies

Comic-Con Recap: Fure Heart Punches The Ladies

When Neil asked me to wrap up my Con experience, I immediately thought about love. By now hopefully you’ve seen my brand of love - face punches.

By Robert Fure on August 2, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Video: Take a Sexy Ride Inside Hamlet 2

Comic-Con Video: Take a Sexy Ride Inside Hamlet 2

Our video squad caught up with the filmmakers and stars of the upcoming comedy Hamlet 2 at Comic-Con. Their mission: figure out what all this “Sexy Jesus” tomfoolery is all about.

By Neil Miller on August 1, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con: Inside the Marketing of ‘Dante’s Inferno’

Comic-Con: Inside the Marketing of ‘Dante’s Inferno’

The San Diego Comic-Con is many things. A haven for geeks, a place for gawking at nearly naked women, playing video games, buying memorabilia, and a great place to market your goods. Generally with the help of a nearly naked woman.

By Robert Fure on August 1, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Video: Friday the 13th Interviews

Comic-Con Video: Friday the 13th Interviews

Our own Robert Fure as he got a chance to talk to the cast and producers of the upcoming horror franchise reboot Friday the 13th. Find out what they had to say for themselves…

By Neil Miller on August 1, 2008 | Comments

Watchmen Comic-Con Posters are Now Watchable in Hi-Res

Watchmen Comic-Con Posters are Now Watchable in Hi-Res

I have a feeling that between now and March 6, 2009, the day Zack Snyder’s Watchmen hits theaters, I will run out of puns related to the word watch.

By Neil Miller on August 1, 2008 | Comments

Team Zissou Sneakers

Team Zissou Sneakers

After buying these…you are just one red beenie away from being that much closer to Bill Murray.

By Brian C. Gibson on August 1, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Video: Underworld 3 Interviews

Comic-Con Video: Underworld 3 Interviews

Our video team snuck onto the press line for Underworld: Rise of the Lycans and scored a few moments with stars Rhona Mitra and Bill Nighy, director Patrick Tatopoulous and writer/star Kevin Grevioux.

By Neil Miller on July 31, 2008 | Comments

The Wolf Man Footage from Comic-Con Appears Online

The Wolf Man Footage from Comic-Con Appears Online

On Friday of last week, I reported in that I was pleasantly surprised at the footage of The Wolf Man shown at Comic-Con. Now, thanks to this leaked footage, you too can share the surprise.

By Neil Miller on July 31, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Video: The Rejects Hit the Show Floor

Comic-Con Video: The Rejects Hit the Show Floor

FSR Editor Cole Abaius reports in from the show floor at Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego. He went out in search of celebrity interviews and scoops… He came back with this.

By Neil Miller on July 31, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con: More Pieces to the Saw V Puzzle

Comic-Con: More Pieces to the Saw V Puzzle

A look at the poster for “Saw V” as well as some cast insight into the type of ride we’re in for. Their consensus: terrifying.

By Robert Fure on July 30, 2008 | Comments

Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Ruin Spiderwick Chronicles

Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Ruin Spiderwick Chronicles

During the press conference for Zack and Miri Make A Porno, a very enthusiastic cast made it clear that this is a film to run out and see on opening weekend.

By Brian C. Gibson on July 30, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con: Rejects Love a Good ‘Bitch Slap’

Comic-Con: Rejects Love a Good ‘Bitch Slap’

This year at Comic-Con, we were introduced to a small production called Bitch Slap. It was a life-changing experience, to say the least.

By Neil Miller on July 30, 2008 | Comments

The Cast of Zack and Miri Talk About Their Favorite Kevin Smith Movies

The Cast of Zack and Miri Talk About Their Favorite Kevin Smith Movies

At their Comic-Con press conference, the cast of Zack and Miri took on the topic of their favorite Kevin Smith films.

By Neil Miller on July 30, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Video: Robert Fure Chases Down Cobra Commander

Comic-Con Video: Robert Fure Chases Down Cobra Commander

FSR’s roving reporter Robert Fure scours the Exhibit Hall floor at Comic-Con for the good (a hot chick dressed as a skimpy firefighter), the bad (a nut-kicking Spider-Man) and the ugly (an anti-social Cobra Commander).

By FSR Staff on July 30, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Review: Pineapple Express Keeps You Laughing Even As It Threatens To Derail

Comic-Con Review: Pineapple Express Keeps You Laughing Even As It Threatens To Derail

“You should make a weed action movie,” Judd Apatow said to Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and thus was birthed Pineapple Express.

By Rob Hunter on July 30, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Review: The Mutant Chronicles

Comic-Con Review: The Mutant Chronicles

Robert Fure was on hand to take a look at the newest edit of “The Mutant Chronicles” and gives you the lowdown on what’s to come.

By Robert Fure on July 29, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con: Eric Powell Talks About the ‘Goon’ Movie

Comic-Con: Eric Powell Talks About the ‘Goon’ Movie

Robert Fure describes the chaos of “The Goon” panel and we’ve got a look at the teaser poster.

By Robert Fure on July 29, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con: Friday the 13th Poster and Teaser Trailer

Comic-Con: Friday the 13th Poster and Teaser Trailer

One of the last treats of Comic-Con 2008 was the panel for the upcoming horror reboot Friday the 13th. And now, thanks to the wonders of the interwebs, we have both a poster and a bit of footage from the panel.

By Neil Miller on July 29, 2008 | Comments

Terminator Salvation Poster Smokes, Comic-Con Panel Footage Shows Up As Well

Terminator Salvation Poster Smokes, Comic-Con Panel Footage Shows Up As Well

A new poster for McG’s franchise reboot Terminator Salvation has shown up on the web along with some of the footage from the Comic-Con panel. No, not that footage…

By Neil Miller on July 29, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con: Dean Koontz Teases With Odd Thomas Movie News

Comic-Con: Dean Koontz Teases With Odd Thomas Movie News

Bestselling author Dean Koontz was at Comic-Con over the weekend and made the first official announcement regarding an Odd Thomas movie.

By Rob Hunter on July 29, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con: Joss Whedon and His Horrible Friends

Comic-Con: Joss Whedon and His Horrible Friends

Joss Whedon, along with the cast and writers of Dr. Horible’s Sing-Along Blog were on hand to talk up the three part online video series that tells the story of Dr. Horrible, a hopeful super villain trying to join the Evil League of Evil.

By Rob Hunter on July 29, 2008 | Comments

Wolverine Comic-Con Trailer Leaked Online

Wolverine Comic-Con Trailer Leaked Online

We knew that it would happen at some point — the footage shown for X-Men Origins: Wolverine has finally appeared online.

By Neil Miller on July 28, 2008 | Comments

Rhona Mitra Gets Geek Cred, More Werewolves Loom on the Horizon

Rhona Mitra Gets Geek Cred, More Werewolves Loom on the Horizon

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans hasn’t hit theaters yet, but Lakeshore is already excited about making more werewolf flicks.

By Cole Abaius on July 27, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Experience: Photos from Day 3!

Comic-Con Experience: Photos from Day 3!

Back with you one more time, direct from San Diego, California where our shameless photographer Cody has been walking around the show floor stopping anyone and everyone who will strike a pose. And if you’ve ever been to Comic-Con, you know that everyone is ready to show off their costumes.

By Neil Miller on July 27, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Video: MST3K’s Joel Hodgson and Jim Mallon Riff with FSR

Comic-Con Video: MST3K’s Joel Hodgson and Jim Mallon Riff with FSR

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the classic comedy show Mystery-Science Theater 3000, and to celebrate, Shout! Factory is releasing a deluxe anniversary box sex. Series creator Joel Hodgson and producer Jim Mallon made their way to San Diego to promote the DVD release.

By Kevin Carr on July 27, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Video: John Cho and Kal Penn Talk Harold & Kumar

Comic-Con Video: John Cho and Kal Penn Talk Harold & Kumar

After a brief trip into a Gitmo jail cell, robert Fure asks the burning questions to John Cho and Kal Penn, like will we see more wang in the special features and what the guys think the plot of Harold and Kumar 3 should be.

By Kevin Carr on July 27, 2008 | Comments

Pineapple Express Haze Clears to Reveal Atom Egoyan is Directing The Green Hornet!?!

Pineapple Express Haze Clears to Reveal Atom Egoyan is Directing The Green Hornet!?!

You don’t even know who Atom Egoyan is, do you?

By Rob Hunter on July 27, 2008 | Comments