No Ambien was involved in the writing of this Under the Tents post (although the author did take some Claritin-D this morning). This issue of Under the Tents has exciting news from Red Stylo Media, an employment opportunity, a new publisher set to debut at SDCC, and more.
Here’s a look at what you might have missed:
Red Stylo Media has a Kickstarter campaign going to help fund their trek to bring Crossing 2 & 3 to SDCC, and they’re offering a little incentive to boot. If you contribute $25 or more, you’ll join them for a special meet-up at the con. Not only that, they have a copy of Ninja Bear #1waiting for you if you contribute.
Writer/gamer/musician Ava Star announced via Twitter that she will be at SDCC 2018 and will release more details soon.
I also have a few updates:
1. I am starting to produce my own music on @looplabs! Come check me out: https://t.co/ubqqfiqcSa! (I currently have one song, but my next song will be coming out later today!)
2. I will be at San Diego Comic-Con 2018! (More info coming soon!)
Gaia Online, online hangout space for teens and young adults, will have a panel at SDCC this year. Keep an eye on our Panels post for date, time, and location.
Missed us at Fanime? Don't worry, there is still a chance to catch an Official Gaia Online Panel! We just added Anime Expo and San Diego Comic Con to our convention tour. Stay tuned for details~
If you were looking forward to seeing Neil Gaiman at SDCC this year, we have some bad news for you. Gaiman responded to a fan’s tweet, saying he probably will not be at the con this year. That’s not a great sign for a Good Omens panel, but it doesn’t mean it’s impossible either.
It looks like Spider-Man and Iron Man are swinging into San Diego in Lester Del Rosario’s SDCC 2018 Marvel sample page.
Fans of ElfQuest will have a lot to look forward to from the group at SDCC this year. Creators Wendy and Richard Peni will be signing at the Dark Horse Comics booth all four days. They’ll also have a panel celebrating ElfQuest‘s longevity entitled “Forty Years of Pointed Ears” on Saturday, July 21 at 6:00PM PT in Room 23AB. You can join their Facebook Group for more information as it comes out.
If you didn’t get a badge to SDCC this year, you could always work your way into the convention – literally. Activation Pro is hiring some temporary help for their events at San Diego Comic-Con. If you’re local to San Diego or can make it on your own, you could earn $25 an hour representing Activation Pro at SDCC.
Ben Bishop, one of the minds behind Drawing Blood Comic, announced on Facebook that the comic will be ready in time to debut at SDCC. They plan to spend SDCC weekend signing their books and getting them ready to ship to the backers whose crowdfunding made the comic possible. While they won’t be “openly selling” the comic at SDCC, you can let them know you’ll be there and, if you’re already expecting a copy, they just might hand you one.
Another sculptor we’ll find at SDCC this year, Dave Correia, is hard at work preparing for San Diego Comic-Con and giving us some insight into his sketch-to-sculpture.
The folks at Castle by Design are counting the days to SDCC (as we all are) and took some time to post a work-in-progress they’re preparing for SDCC. Garsh!
For some reason, my parents never let me get temporary tattoos when I was a kid. If yours were the same, we can rebel a little with these temporary tattoo designs artist Terry Moore is working on.
Heidi Tandy was excited to announce to her Twitter followers that her Harry Potter Fandom panel, Fantastic Fans and Where to Find Them, has been approved for SDCC 2018. We’ll keep an eye on her Twitter feed for more panel announcements.
Fantastic Fans & Where to Find Them (the Harry Potter Fandom panel) will be returning to SDCC this summer for our 11th magical showcase of all things fannsish! Can't wait to share more details about panelists, date/time/location & announcements (soon)! pic.twitter.com/OSQ3KNFcB5
— Heidi Tandy (my tweets are not legal advice) (@travelingheidi) May 29, 2018
Cartoonist/writer Jen Wang tweeted her upcoming schedule of speaking events, which included SDCC 2018. Stay tuned for details on where to find her.
Quick list of speaking events I'll be doing the next 2 months! All event except SDCC are FREE to attend. pic.twitter.com/Kpwdtzimyl
According to Bleeding Cool, Charles Band, writer and producer of the Puppet Master movie series, plans to launch his new comic publisher, Full Moon Comix, at SDCC 2018. Their first comic, Dollman Kills the Full Moon Universe, is set to premiere in August.
Cartoonist Sam Logan, creator of Sam and Fuzzy, makes his triumphant return to SDCC this year. It’s his first time back since 2013, so let’s make sure to welcome him home.
After many years away… I will be returning to SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON this summer!
SDCC 2005 was the first con I ever went to, and I've gone 9 times in total. But I haven't been since 2013.
Comic-Con International is launching their new Exclusives Portal on Friday, June 1 – and they’re starting it off with a bang.
Mondo, one of the hottest vendors at the convention, have partnered with Comic-Con International for this year’s 2018 Souvenir Book cover, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as illustrated by artist Matt Taylor.
For the first time, CCI will actually be releasing the Souvenir Book cover as an exclusive print – and you’ll have a chance to get one.
On Friday, at an unspecific time, the Exclusives Portal will open to those who wish to submit their interest in the 24″x36″ print (printed on 100 lb paper, and numbered by the printer, and signed by the artist). You’ll have until 12PM PT on Thrusday, June 7 to submit your interest. To do so, you’ll need to login to your Member ID account and then select the “Exclusives” tab to load the Exclusives Portal.
On or around June 12, 2018 be on the lookout for an email notification letting you know that the random selection process is complete. That email will include information about how to see if you were selected. If selected, you’ll be able to purchase the print for $70.04 after tax.
You must submit payment via credit card before June 29, and you can only pick up your print onsite during the event – they will not be mailed out.
There is some big news for Marvel fans regarding SDCC 2018. Unfortunately, it’s not good.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige dropped a bombshell during the press junket for Avengers: Infinity War. Feige stated that although Marvel will certainly have a presence at San Diego Comic-Con to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there will be no Marvel panels in Hall H this year.
“We’re going to do um, of course, Marvel will have a presence there. Marvel Studios will have a presence there only in that there will be 10th-anniversary materials and a 10th-anniversary panel. Not doing Hall H this year.”
[UPDATE]Feige spoke more about San Diego Comic-Con with Den of Geek, when he revealed that Marvel Studios plans on holding off on making any big announcements about Marvel’s Phase 4 plans quiet until after the release of Avengers 4 in May of 2019.
“That’s one of the main reasons we’re not going to Hall H this year,” Feige told Den of Geek, “is because Ant Man & the Wasp will have just been released, Infinity War will be out, Captain Marvel will have just finished filming, Spider-Manwill have just started filming, and we’re not gonna be making any other announcements. So we’re gonna wait until Comic-Con next year.”
The good news for attendees is that this is clearly just a scheduling/timeline issue – and that Marvel Studios plans to return to Hall H in 2019.
With no D23 events this year, either, we’re left to speculate as to what presence, if any, Disney (who owns Marvel and Lucasfilm) will have in Hall H. With no Marvel Studios, no Star Wars for another year and a half, and Disney themselves skipping in general, it looks like the house of the mouse won’t be in Hall H at all.
While the 10-year anniversary of the MCU is nothing to sneeze at, this means anyone who gambled on SDCC-exclusive trailers will go home empty handed.
What do you think of Marvel’s decision to skip Hall H this year? Let us know in the comments.
It’s gonna be… June! Soon, anyway. In this Under the Tents, we have teasers from Funko, some works in progress from artists, and a lot more.
Here’s a look at what you might have missed:
Elisa Teague tweeted some changes to her con schedule. Luckily, it includes her stopping by SDCC 2018. We’ll keep our eyes open for her appearances, signings, etc.
Oh, also, I'm changing up my convention schedule a bit this year. Some places you can catch me (any or all of:) events/signings, doing panels, pitching new games, or doing general guest things over the next few months: #DnDinaCastle, @Comic_Con, @Gen_Con, @DragonCon, @GameholeCon
Disney artist James Silvani tweeted some info regarding his upcoming conventions, including SDCC, and his commissions. Expect to hear him announce SDCC commission openings sometime in June.
Re: Convention Commissions…
I generally open up about a month before the con for preorders. @SF_ComicCon are open now. @Comic_Con opens in June etc.
Edit- No preorders for this year’s Street Sharks Con because it doesn’t exist.
Although it should.
— San Francisco Comic Con AA B3 (@SilvaniArt) May 17, 2018
There’s a new kid on the block. Chrono Toys took to Instagram to announce they will be exhibiting at SDCC for their first time this year at Booth #4933. Be sure to visit their booth and make them feel welcome.
It’s a trap! Well, we certainly hope not! Artist Ryan Callahan seeks to celebrate Admiral Akbar with his latest SDCC exclusive and posted a work-in-progress tease to Instagram.
Prints of artist Kei Acedera’s latest piece, “Nostalgia“, will be available at SDCC this year.
Writer/artist Molly Knox Ostertag tweeted she will be on “various panels” at SDCC this year. We’ll know more about this as panel information is released.
Here are my major events this summer! June 2, 1pm – writing for LGBTQ audiences, North Hollywood Library June 22 – 24 – Durham, NC Kids Comics Fest (panels) July 19 – 23 – SDCC (various panels) August 18 – 19 – Flamecon (tabling, various panels)
— Molly Knox Ostertag (@MollyOstertag) May 24, 2018
One company that always brings their best for San Diego Comic-Con is 3A Toys. According to their Upcoming Events section on their website, they’ll be back at SDCC at Booth #5146. 3A Toys also often bring an offsite exhibit, so we’ll keep an eye on their social media for any announcements. (Thanks, Phil Black!)
Oh, Funko, when will you cease to torture us with your teases? (Answer: Probably never.) During one of their recent Twitter Q&A’s, they revealed that we can expect anywhere from 61 to 999,999 SDCC exclusives this year, which really narrows it down for us.
We'll have more than 60 SDCC exclusives but less than a million SDCC exclusives https://t.co/onva1vzxI5
To us, an endorsement from the Geeky Hooker is gold, and she heartily endorses fellow artist Shozumi, who will also be dropping some of his work around SDCC.
Folks going to SDCC: FOLLOW THIS MAN @shozumi
He’s making loads of cool stuff and he’s going to be dropping them for people to find at SDCC! pic.twitter.com/qLYYiKAa0C
I never freeze. At least, Arnel Baluyot, better known as Ninjabot, doesn’t. He’s busy working on his latest SDCC pieces.
Weta Workshop, who always brings their best to SDCC, has San Diego Comic-Con on their schedule this year as well. Relive some of the action they brought last year in the video below.
I can show you the world Shining, shimmering splendid Tell me, princess, now when did You last let your heart decide?
Artist Patrick Ballesterosis all about celebrating your inner child – with kid-ified takes on everything from retro classics like Indiana Jones and 16 Candles, to more modern favorites like Game of Thrones and Guardians of the Galaxy. — and he’s going to take you to a whole new world with his second San Diego Comic-Con exclusive.
“Princess Lea” celebrates the fan-favorite Disney film Aladdin, by celebrating some of the voices behind the classic. The 6″x8″ print is a homage to Filipina singer Lea Salonga, who provided the singing voice for Jasmine in the film. And of course, Aladdin wouldn’t be what it is without a friend like Robin Williams, who also makes an appearance in the print.
The printon pearl linen fine art paper is limited to just 100 pieces for San Diego Comic-Con, and will be released on an unspecified day during the con (along with Coco‘s “Do You Remember”). Ballesteros will have at least one different exclusive per day — so be sure to stop by Artist Alley DD-08 to snap up this print for just $15. But hurry, as this one is sure to go fast, and you’ll be left wishing you had a Magic Lamp to wish for one.
There’s going to be a new kid on the San Diego Comic-Con block this year: Syfy’s Deadly Class.
The upcoming series, based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel by Rick Remender and Wes Craig, and hailing from Avengers: Infinity War directors and executive producers Joe and Anthony Russo, already seemed like a pretty sure bet for San Diego Comic-Con 2018. But on an Instagram Live video yesterday, series star Benjamin Wadsworth confirmed that the show will be heading to San Diego this July.
“We’re going to be going to Comic-Con in July,” Wadsworth told viewers. “It’s going to be super fun. We’re going to be going to San Diego for that.”
Deadly Class follows a homeless teen in 1980’s San Francisco, who is recruited into an elite private school where the world’s top crime families send their next generations. In addition to Wadsworth, it also stars Benedict Wong, Benjamin Wadsworth, Lana Condor, Michel Duval and María Gabriela de Faría.
Considering the Comic-Con pedigree that the series hails from, there was never much doubt that it would be showcased at the convention in some form — and we’d put money on attendees getting either a first look at the first episode, or at least an extended look.
Are you excited that Deadly Class will be in session at San Diego Comic-Con 2018? Let us know in the comments.
Toy company Beast Kingdom is heading to San Diego Comic-Con with several awesome two exclusives and three “special versions” for the convention, from DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney. You can swing by Booth #2849 to pick them up in person.
Here’s a look at their 2018 exclusives:
Beast Kingdom unveiled two of their San Diego Comic-Con exclusives, including a Marvel Comics Deadpool X-Force figure, from their popular Mini Egg Attack line. He appears to come with some word bubbles, as well as an orange cat and a unicorn – and looks to be a different colorway of their 4th Wall Deadpool, which means the figure is probably around 3.5″ tall. They will also be bringing a Batman V. Superman: Dawn of JusticeWonder Woman Comic Color Version to San Diego.
Which piece can you not live without? Let us know in the comments.
We all know San Diego Comic-Con is more than just comics. Yet despite all the great panels and events that happen throughout the convention, nothing gets quite the attention of a big Hollywood reveal on the stage of the Convention Center’s Hall H. Tom Hiddleston as Loki? The cast of Star Wars appearing together on a stage, followed by that epic concert? Those moments and more might not be your personal favorites, but they’re the moments everyone remembers and talks about for years (and in the case of the Star Wars concert, it’s what our own James Riley is still talking about).
Every year, we take a gander at the theatrical release schedule and put down our best guesses as to which films might be filling up Hall H in July.
With that said, let’s look at this year’s possibilities:
1. Teen Titans! Go To the Movies (Warner Bros.)
Teen Titanshas long been a Comic-Con mainstay — and with a release date set so close to San Diego Comic-Con (July 27, to be exact), we’d be shocked if WB didn’t do something big to promoteTeen Titans! Go To the Moviesat the con. With the release being so close, though, would they use a Hall H spot? Well, they used an equally-close distribution date forReady Player Oneat WonderCon, which makes it a bit more likely — but we suspect we’ll get something a little different for this one. We’d put our money on a Sunday panel in a smaller room (or maybe even a panel in Indigo Ballroom), and an early screening of the film for fans. – Kerry Dixon
2. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald(Warner Bros.)
While the originalHarry Potterfilms never got much love at San Diego Comic-Con, the firstFantastic Beastswas treated with a lot more fanfare at the convention, with a Hall H panel, booth activities, and more. We fully expect the sequelFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwaldto be much the same, as it’s probably the most anticipated film on WB’s upcoming slate, and WB surely knows that. Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, and Johnny Depp all return — along with newcomer Jude Law, so expect some combination of the star-studded cast to be gracing the Hall H stage. – Kerry Dixon
3. Aquaman(Warner Bros.)
If there’s a second most-anticipated movie from WB among the San Diego Comic-Con crowd, that crown definitely goes toAquaman. Jason Momoa’s pure energy stole the show last year as WB celebrated the then-upcomingJustice Leaguefilm, and while there’s currently no trailer for the film, many have been speculating for months that WB and DC are saving it for San Diego. All WB really needs to do is bring out Momoa, but the film also stars Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Dolph Lundgren, and Nicole Kidman — any of which would also make for a fun panel. – Kerry Dixon
4. Shazam!(Warner Bros.)
If WB is using San Diego Comic-Con to giveAquamanan extra push, why not also use some of that timeslot to promote their other upcoming WB/DC film:Shazam!? After all, it stars Nerd HQ’s own Zachary Levi, who definitely knows his way around a Comic-Con crowd. WB already unveiled your first look at the new superhero flick at a Licensing Show at Las Vegas, but we have yet to see any footage — which they could be saving for Comic-Con as well. – Kerry Dixon
5. The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part(Warner Bros.)
All of the previousThe Lego Movieiterations have been part of WB’s Hall H presence, and there’s no reason to think thatThe Lego Movie 2: The Second Partwon’t get the same treatment. It may not release until February 8, but we think WB will want to push it — especially with a voice cast that includes Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Tiffany Haddish, Channing Tatum, and Jonah Hill. – Kerry Dixon
6. Smallfoot(Warner Bros.)
Warner Bros. has an incredibly full slate of genre films, but we think they’ll use some of their Hall H time to discussSmallfoot, an upcoming animated film about Migo, a Yeti who is convinced that the elusive creatures known as “Smallfeet” really do exist. It boasts a pretty stacked voice cast — including Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya, Common, LeBron James, Gina Rodriguez, and Danny DeVito — and that alone should be plenty of hype for the San Diego Comic-Con crowd. The only potential stumbling block to its appearance is that WB also has The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, and that may be a lot of animated movies for one panel, so it’s possible they could choose one over the other. We’d give a very minor edge to The Lego Movie 2. – Kerry Dixon
7. Mowgli(Warner Bros.)
Yes, it’s another rendition of The Jungle Book — but this one isn’t coming from Disney. The Warner Bros. live-action film follows the adventures ofMowgliin the story you know and love, though director Andy Serkis (yes, that Andy Serkis) has said that this film will be “darker” and more “serious” in tone than previous adaptations. The live-action cast includes Matthew Rhys, while the motion capture and voice cast includes Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumerbatch, Naomie Harris, Serkis, Tom Hollander, and more. We think Warner Bros. will go big withMowgli, as they’re surely wanting to prove their adaptation is different enough to get ticket-goers into seats come October. – Kerry Dixon
8. Godzilla: King of the Monsters(Legendary Pictures/Warner Bros.)
Back in 2012, Legendary Pictures managed to sneak in a surprise for attendees: Their first look at the rebootedGodzilla. It’s been six years since it took Hall H by storm (and five since thatamazingoffsite), butGodzilla: King of the Monstersstill has potential to amaze attendees. Although it’s a split film between Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros., so wasKong: Skull Island— and that didn’t stop it from being part of WB’s presentation back in 2016. We think of the two studios, WB would be the most likely to include it in their panel. The film sees very little returning cast from the first film, with Ken Watanabe reprising his role — but most of the cast is made up of new faces, including Vera Farmiga, Sally Hawkins, Kyle Chandler, Millie Bobby Brown, Bradley Whitform, Aisha Hinds, and more. Let’s be honest, though: The real star of this franchise isn’t the actors, but rather, Godzilla himself. WB doesn’t need much to get fans excited. The only reason we think this wouldn’t attend is that it doesn’t come out until March, and WB has plenty of other options coming up first. – Kerry Dixon
9. The Darkest Minds(20th Century Fox)
With the Disney/20th Century Fox merger not yet final (and, indeed, maybe even hanging in the balance) — we don’t think it’s going to impact San Diego Comic-Con this year. Next summer, it may be a whole new story, but for now, we don’t feel like they’d skip, especially with their line-up.The Darkest Mindscomes out just two weeks after the con, which may put it as too late to promote at San Diego, but it could also probably use the extra push. The film is based on the 2012 novel of the same name, and follows teens who mysteriously develop powerful new abilities and are sent to detainment camp by the government. With a cast that includes Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore, Gwendoline Christie, and Bradley Whitford, it’s got some Comic-Con star-power to its name. – Kara Dupree
10. The Predator(20th Century Fox)
We expect to see 20th Century Fox put some of its biggest weight at the convention behind The Predator. It’s release date has been shifted several times, but it’s scheduled right now for September 14, which puts Comic-Con squarely in a prime promotion timeline. The new film centers on a young boy who accidentally triggers the universe’s most lethal hunters return to earth, and a group of of ex-soldiers and a science teacher who must save the human race. Expect some combination of stars Olivia Munn, Yvonne Strahovski, Sterling K. Brown, Boyd Holbrook, and Jacob Tremblay in attendance. – Kara Dupree
11. Alita: Battle Angel(20th Century Fox)
Alita: Battle Angelhas a Comic-Con pedigree unlike anything else coming out in the next few months. It hails from director Robert Rodriguez, based on Yukito Kishiro’s manga Gunmu, and is produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau. The original manga was set in a post-apocalyptic future and focused on Alita, a cyborg who had lost all memories and is found in a garbage heap by a cybernetics doctor who rebuilds and takes care of her. She eventually becomes a player in the brutal sport of Motorball, which awakensmemories of her earlier life on Mars. It releases in December, which should make it early enough for San Diego Comic-Con — and with that kind of a background, we don’t think there’s any way it will skip. The cast, which includes Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jackie Earle Haley, should also be in attendance in some combination. – Kerry Dixon
12 – 13. X-Men: Dark Phoenix / (20th Century Fox)
The X-Men movies have been no stranger to Comic-Con in years past, and the studio normally goes all out for the films at the convention. They’ve got two upcoming X-Men films on their slate, starting with X-Men: Dark Phoenix on February 14, and then The New Mutants on August 2. Normally, we would say that the edge would go to Dark Phoenix — but given that Fox already released a trailer for New Mutants, it’s possible that’s the one they want to promote more. However, with no footage from Dark Phoenix yet, San Diego would be a great place to show it off. There’s plenty of cast to choose from for both films, including Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jessica Chastain, and Nicholas Hoult for Dark Phoenix, and Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams, Charlie Heaton, Henry Zaga, Blu Hunt, and Alice Braga for The New Mutants. – Kara Dupree
14. Bad Times at El Royale(20th Century Fox)
Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. That sounds interesting enough on its own, but when you know it comes from Drew Goddard — the mind behindThe Cabin in the Woods(which he directed and co-wrote with Joss Whedon) andCloverfield— it starts to get more interesting. And when you find out that the cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Jeff Bridges, and Nick Offerman, well, you start to wonder why in the world Foxwouldn’tbringBad Times at El Royaleto San Diego Comic-Con. – Kerry Dixon
15. Star Wars: Episode IX
The last time Marvel skipped in 2015, attendees were treated instead toStar Wars: The Force Awakens.Star Warshasn’t been back for the last two years, but with the news that Marvel won’t be taking up its usual spot in Hall H, could Disney be looking to put a bigger spotlight on their other mega franchise with some news about the upcomingStar Wars: Episode IX? Production isn’t slated to even begin until July of this year, and the film doesn’t come out until December of 2019, which basically means they wouldn’t have much of anything to show off — but they didn’t really show off new footage the last time they attended either.Star Warsis big enough that Disney could easily use the show to make a few casting announcements, and still walk out of Comic-Con having essentially won the convention. This is very, very far from a sure bet, but with no Marvel in Hall H, we wouldn’t be totally shocked if it happened either. – Kerry Dixon
16. Kin(Lionsgate)
Lionsgate hasn’t held a panel since 2015, despite being in bed with Comic-Con International for the now-mostly-defunct Comic-Con HQ online streaming service. If they do decide to hold a full Hall H panel in 2018, though, they have a few options — starting with Kin, which follows an ex-con and his adopted teenage brother, who is armed with a mysterious weapon, as they’re on the run from a vengeful criminal and a gang of otherworldly soldiers. It releases on August 31, which should put the film (which stars Myles Truitt, Jack Reynor, Zoë Kravitz, James Franco, Carrie Coon, and Dennis Quaid) far enough out for San Diego Comic-Con to make sense — if Lionsgate wants. But that’s a big if at this point. We wouldn’t be surprised if we got a film screening or booth appearance instead.– Kara Dupree
17. Hellboy(Lionsgate)
If Lionsgate does decide to hold a panel at Comic-Con, you can bet it’s going to be because of one movie: Hellboy. The reboot, based on the character created by Mike Mignola, doesn’t release until January 11, and very little is known about the film at this time. But, it wrapped filming back in December, so they’d definitely have footage to show off, and Comic-Con would be the place to show it. Plus, with a cast that includes David Harbour as Hellboy, as well as Milla Jovovich, Daniel Dae Kim, Sasha Lane, and Ian McShane — a few of those actors could easily be pulling double duty at the con, which saves on things like travel fare. – Kara Dupree
18. Chaos Walking(Lionsgate)
They’ve also got ChaosWalking, based on the Patrick Ness trilogy. The film is set in a near future, where Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland) has been brought up to believe that a viral germ has killed all the women and unleashed “Noise”, the special ability to read people’s and animal’s minds — but he soon discovers a patch of silence and a young girl, Viola Eade (Daisy Ridley). That’s a pretty stacked Comic-Con friendly cast already, and the film also stars Mads Mikkelsen, Kurt Sutter, and Nick Jonas — all of which makes it a pretty obvious choice if Lionsgate chooses to attend.– Kara Dupree
19. The Spy Who Dumped Me(Lionsgate)
Finally, Lionsgate also has The Spy Who Dumped Me, which comes out just two weeks after San Diego Comic-Con. It’s likely too close for a Hall H appearance, but we wouldn’t be surprised by a screening for the fans. This is, after all, the same studio that gave us a screening for Nerve a few years ago. Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Sam Heughan, Justin Theroux, and Gillian Anderson star in a comedy about two best friends who find themselves embroiled in a major international conspiracy.– Kara Dupree
20. Venom(Sony)
Aside from a small panel in 2015 for Screen Gems and a panel in 2014 for Columbia Pictures held over in the Indigo Ballroom, Sony hasn’t actually been at the convention properly since 2013 (yes, really). If they did decide to attend in 2018, though, the most obvious choice would beVenom. The film, which sees Tom Hardy as the iconic Marvel character, releases on October 5 — but fans know remarkably little about the film. A small teaser trailer didn’t unveil much, a San Diego Comic-Con presence makes sense for a more in-depth look. The cast also stars Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Jenny Slate, and Woody Harrelson — so it’s not like they don’t have enough cast to pull together a panel if they wanted. – Kerry Dixon
21. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse(Sony)
Speaking of Sony and Marvel, they’ve also got the upcoming Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse animated film. Shameik Moore, Liev Schreiber, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, and Jake Johnson all lend their voices for the December 14 film, which sees Miles Morales juggling his high school life with his status as a superhero. Similar toVenom, it depends entirely on if Sony makes an appearance at the convention at all. – Kerry Dixon
22. Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 Untitled Film(Sony)
Unfortunately, even if Sony does come, it’s going to be much too early to get any kind of real look at the upcomingSpider-Mansequel film, which doesn’t start filming until July. But, if by some miracle Sony does decide to head to Hall H, it’s not out of the question to think they’d bring Tom Holland out for a quick wave, and maybe a casting announcement or an official title, before shuffling him off backstage again. – Kerry Dixon
23. Men In Black(Sony)
It’s probably also too early for theMen in Blackreboot, starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. It’s not slated to begin filming until sometime this summer, which means Sony likely wouldn’t have much, if anything, to show off to attendees — and with a June 14, 2019 release date, that also means it will have come out before next year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Similar toSpider-Man, though, if Sony does come, they could always use the time to make some announcements about the upcoming film. And if Hemsworth is already in town forBad Times at El Royale, there’s no reason to think he couldn’t pull double-duty – Kerry Dixon
The firstGoosebumpsfilm in the franchise got a smaller panel over in Indigo Ballroom, so it’s entirely possible to think that the sequel,Goosebumps: Haunted Halloween, could also get the same treatment. The sequel sees Jack Black return, along with cast members Chris Parnell and Ken Jeong, for an October release — meaning they’d have plenty of footage to show off to attendees if Columbia decided they wanted to. – Kerry Dixon
25. Holmes and Watson(Columbia Pictures)
And if Columbia Pictures wanted to, they could pair theGoosebumpssequel withHolmes and Watson, the upcoming comedic take on the famed literary characters. Holmes and Watson, which releases in December, sees Will Ferrell as Sherlock Holmes, and John C. Riley as John Watson, along with cast members Lauren Lapkus, Rob Brydon, Kelly Macdonald, Ralph Fiennes, and Hugh Laurie. It’s not an exact fit, but neither wasPixelsback in 2014. – Kerry Dixon
26. The Meg(Warner Bros.)
Of Warner Bros.’ many, many, upcoming genre films, the one with the closest release date to San Diego Comic-Con isThe Meg(set for August 10). It’s a split-production with China, and based on the 1997 science fiction novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, about a 75-foot-long prehistoric shark called a megalodon who rises from the depths of the ocean and attacks a research vessel 200 miles off the Chinese coast. It stars a mix of American and Chinese stars, including Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, Ruby Rose, and Winston Chao. Of their films, it’s one of the ones that could probably stand to make the most off some extra Comic-Con promotion — but WB has such a full slate that it could also be skipped over for some more obvious fare. – Kerry Dixon
27. The Nun(Warner Bros.)
We’ve gotten plenty of horror films in Hall H over the years, though similar to The Meg, we suspect Warner Bros. will go with some of their bigger titled films for San Diego. The upcoming horror film is set in 1952 in a Romanian monastery, where a nun, a Catholic priest, and a novice (no, this isn’t a joke), are sent by the Vatican to investigate the mysterious suicidal death of a nun. Taissa Farmiga stars, but even with a release date pretty close to the convention (September 7), we just don’t think it has enough star-power to be heading to the Hall H stage. – Kerry Dixon
28. Mission: Impossible – Fallout(Paramount)
Paramount is a hit or miss at the con, so they could potentially skip all together in 2018. However, if they do decide to attend, Mission Impossible – Fallout is a contender. It releases on July 27, just days after the convention, which probably puts it as too close to the convention to attend, but not impossible (we could potentially be looking at an offsite screening somewhere else instead). Still, we’d love to see stars Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Henry Cavill, Vanessa Kirby, and Simon Pegg on the Hall H stage. – Kara Dupree
29. Bumblebee: The Movie(Paramount)
If Paramount does decide to hold a Hall H presentation, they’ve also got Bumblebee: The Movie. It follows Bumblebee, who seeks shelter in a junkyard in a California beach town where Charlie, an 18 year old girl, is trying to find her place in the world. When she tries to revive him she finds out he is no ordinary yellow Volkswagen. The film stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, and Martin Short — but we think the odds are decently high that Paramount skips Hall H this year. – Kara Dupree
30. Ad Astra(20th Century Fox)
Brad Pitt has actually never been to San Diego Comic-Con (unless you count the cardboard cutout during the 2010Megamindpanel, which, well, you could). But could 2018 be the year that changes? 20th Century Fox is distributingAd Astranext January, a film about a man named Roy McBride (Brad Pitt), who sets out 20 years after his father left on a one-way mission to Neptune in order to find signs of extraterrestrial life, to travel the solar system to find him and understand why his mission failed. It’s certainly genre enough for San Diego Comic-Con, but the question is, would Pitt come? The rest of the cast, which also includes Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, and Donald Sutherland, might not be enough with just a cardboard cutout this time. – Kerry Dixon
31. The Kid Who Would Be King(20th Century Fox)
Are you clamoring for another re-telling of King Arthur? 20th Century Fox is taking a different spin on the classic story withThe Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (played by Andy Serkis’ son Louis Serkis) finds that his everyday problems are dwarfed by his discovery of the mythical sword Excalibur, and he and his friends must thwart a medieval villain named Morgana who is hell-bent on destroying the world. It sounds like an 80’s style pre-teen take on the classic tale, complete with Patrick Stewart as Merlin and Rebecca Ferguson as Morgana. But will it be at Comic-Con? It might be too British — and it also doesn’t come out until March, when Fox has plenty of other earlier films they’d be likely to promote first. – Kerry Dixon
32. Slender Man(Screen Gems/Sony)
It’s been a few years since Screen Gems had a panel of their own, but if Sony was looking to promote something through their Screen Gems banner, the most obvious fit would beSlender Man. Based on the urban legend, the upcoming film follows a group of teenage girls who attempt to investigate the mystery of the Slender Man after a friend goes missing. – Kerry Dixon
33. He’s Out There(Screen Gems/Sony)
Sony’s Screen Gems also hasHe’s Out There, about a mother and her two young daughters who take a break at a house on the lake, only to find that they must deal with a man with evil intent. It stars Yvonne Strahovski, and has been pushed back a few times, which doesn’t bode well for getting promotion at San Diego Comic-Con. – Kerry Dixon
34. Cadaver(Screen Gems/Sony)
Finally, Sony’s Screen Gems also hasCadaver, a horror film about a cop coming out of rehab who takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, only to face a series of bizarre and violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses. The film stars Shay Mitchell and Stana Katic, who each have a small following of their own — and it makes sense if Sony decides to give Screen Gems their own programming block. – Kerry Dixon
35. Bohemian Rhapsody(20th Century Fox)
Bohemian Rhapsodyis the very definition of a longshot at San Diego Comic-Con, but hear us out on this one. It starsMr. Robot’s Rami Malek, as well as Aidan Gillen, Tom Hollander, and Ben Hardy. And while a biopic about Freddy Mercury definitely doesn’t seem like the sort of genre fare you expect out of Comic-Con, it’s buzzy, and maybe boasts just enough of a relationship with pop culture that it might make some sort of sense. For once, we wouldn’t complain if something off the beaten path showed up. On the flip side, though, Fox has enough to bring this year that they don’t really need something off the beaten path — but man, we kind of wish they’d bring it anyway. – Kerry Dixon
36 – 40. Christopher Robin / The Nutcracker and the Four Realms / Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 / Mary Poppins Returns / Dumbo(Walt Disney Pictures)
Walt Disney proper hasn’t been in Hall H since all the way back in 2012 — and unfortunately, that doesn’t seem likely to change any time soon. Sure, we’ll probably get a “The Art ofCoco” or “The Art ofThe Incredibles 2” panel (which is nothing to turn your nose at!), but we definitely miss the House of Mouse taking center stage in Hall H. And it’s not like they’d have a shortage of films to show off, withChristopher Robin,The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, andMary Poppins Returnsall hitting cinemas before the end of the year (plus, there’s Tim Burton’s version ofDumboout in early 2019). But we just don’t see it happening. Unfortunately. – Kerry Dixon
41. Captain Marvel, Avengers 4(Marvel Studios)
That collective groan you heard earlier this year was Kevin Feige announcing that Marvel won’t be in Hall H this year. That means that anyone who was hoping for some heavy promotion ofCaptain Marveland/orAvengers 4is going to be sorely disappointed. However, Feige did mention that there are plans for a Marvel Cinematic Universe 10th anniversary panel — but since he’s already ruled out Hall H, the prospect of it being a star-studded affair seems slim. It’s not impossible, though, that we’ll still get someCaptain Marvelactors signing at the Marvel booth this year, as it’s happened before in other years when the studio has skipped Hall H. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more information about that. – Kerry Dixon
Which films are you most hoping to see in Hall H this summer? Let us know in the comments.
VIZ Media are always one of our favorite vendors at San Diego Comic-Con – whether it’s their free bags at their booth, amazing panels, or cool merch, they just seem to “get it”. But this year, they’ve got something extra special up their sleeves.
VIZ Media will be welcoming My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi for his first-ever North American professional appearance at San Diego Comic-Con.
My Hero Academia fans will be able to find Horikoshi all over the convention, with panel appearances already planned for an official My Hero Academia panel. The panel will also include voice actors Christopher R. Sabat (voice of All Might) and Justin Briner (voice of Deku) from the anime adaptation of the popular series. Horikoshi will also be a part of VIZ Media’s Weekly Shonen Jump panel.
A pair of autograph sessions are also scheduled to take place during the show, with times and additional information announced soon.
Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, has a message for fans attending this year's San Diego Comic-Con! pic.twitter.com/WibWIguxx2
Happy Post-Memorial Day! We hope you enjoyed your barbecues and get-togethers this weekend. While you were enjoying the unofficial start to summer, we were combing the internet looking for SDCC news. Well, we Googled stuff while lounging on a beach. It’s really nice in San Diego this weekend!
Here’s a look at what you might have missed:
While Earpers are still waiting for details from Wynonna Earp producer David Ozer or show writer Emily Andras as to just what to expect from the show at SDCC this year, we know for sure the Wynonna Earp Podcast – Tales of the Black Badge will be there.
Very excited to be attending #SDCC again this year! Can't wait to see our amazing #WynonnaEarp cast & all of the Earpers who are going. As usual I'll be sharing pics, doing Periscopes & releasing daily podcasts! I'm looking for an Earper roommate so we can split the hotel costs. pic.twitter.com/JMHutG34hO
— Wynonna Earp Podcast – Tales Of The Black Badge (@WynonnaEarpPod) May 21, 2018
Speaking of Wynonna Earp teasers, producer David Ozer is looking for a show of hands as to how many Earpers will be at SDCC this year. Maybe they’re trying to figure out a big enough venue for a season premiere viewing party? We can only guess (for now).
Artist Pernille Ørum will be traveling all the way from Copenhägen to bring her mermaids (among the rest of her work) to SDCC.
It’s official! I’m making a #MerMay book with all the #mermaids I’ve drawn this month and it’s available as pre-order (see link in bio). It’s going to be ready for #sdcc in. I will not be printing many more than the pre-ordered books, so make sure to get your copy. #mermaidsinmaypic.twitter.com/Q4wh8vnaM3
Artist Val Hochberg tweeted some mini prints she plans to bring with her to SDCC (among other conventions).
MY NEW MINI PRINTS! I will have them for Phoenix Comic Fest this week, as well as Denver and SDCC! (And you can order them on https://t.co/1nmcc3QNSC too) I really hope you guys like them! pic.twitter.com/4cZWtvEWwL
— Val Hochberg Phoenix Comic Fest Booth 975 (@kickgirl) May 22, 2018
Your favorite crochet artist (and ours), the Geeky Hooker, will be bringing the Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool himself, with her to Comic-Con. You’ll have to follow her Twitter and/or Facebook to find him (unless he has a card with your name on it). Best of all? The propeller really spins.
TDArt Gallery announced they will be coordinating with a friend to exhibit work from several artists at SDCC this year, including Joe Benitez and Siya Oum. One of their artists, Cross, is accepting commission requests, although she can’t make it personally to Comic-Con this year. For details on size, pricing, and how to order, see her commissions page.
Our good friend, Patrick Ballesteros, is still hard at work on all his SDCC commissions. Look for him at Table #DD-08 in Artists Alley.
Thunder gods goooo!!! A little Thor and Odinson commission for @Comic_Con to get your Wednesday started. I'll be opening a few more commission slots June 1 so make sure to email me then if interested! @SD_Comic_Con#SDCC2018pic.twitter.com/crpZFyrAvR
— Patrick Ballesteros SDCC DD-08 (@PatrickBallest) May 23, 2018
Ballesteros is also dedicating some time to his wildly popular 25¢ Wonders, posting a work-in-progress to his Twitter feed.
Hope you & your squad are rolling out to a relaxing weekend! Here's a WIP of a new #25centwonders debuting @Comic_Con this July.
Another #FBF 80's movie that's in my library of forever movies. They are classic monsters but points to those who know the exact movie! #SDCC2018#sdccpic.twitter.com/Lc9lAC8GSm
— Patrick Ballesteros SDCC DD-08 (@PatrickBallest) May 25, 2018
And if you want to make it in on Patrick Ballesteros’ few remaining commission spots, set your alarm: You can begin e-mailing him at midnight ET on Friday, June 1.
I will say EST cause making someone stay up til 3AM is not cool
— Patrick Ballesteros SDCC DD-08 (@PatrickBallest) May 29, 2018
If you weren’t able to snag a free copy of Zero’s Journey from TOKYOPOP on Free Comic Book Day, you still have a chance to grab one at their SDCC booth this year.
Did you miss out on getting your free copy of #ZerosJourney on @Freecomicbook Day? Good news: it's now available as a free ebook!
And if you really want a print copy, stop by our booths at AX or SDCC and we'll have a few extra copies to hand out! https://t.co/vmCP3YZsWG
Writer John Crowther was proud to announce his new series, John 3:16, will appear in the premiere issue of Mangazine from Antarctic Press, which is set to debut at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
Comic book writer G. Willow Wilson announced via Twitter she will be at SDCC this year with two big announcements. We’ll have to see just what these big announcements will be.
New news: I will be at San Diego @Comic_Con this year! With TWO big announcements!
Another long-time Comic-Con attraction, the SDTEKKEN Gaming Room, will not be returning to SDCC this year. According to Mark Julio, they were not invited back for SDCC 2018. He hasn’t ruled out the possibility for future appearances, however.
After 16 years of history & battles, the SDTEKKEN gaming room will not be returning to @Comic_Con this year. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were not invited back for 2018. Let’s hope that 2019 will be better. Sorry TEKKEN fans & @BandaiNamcoUS, we’ll have to play elsewhere!
DC artist Norm Rapmund announced via Twitter he will be at SDCC this year in Artists Alley at Table #II-02 and will be taking commissions. We’ll keep an eye out for more details on how to order.
June 2, 1pm – writing for LGBTQ audiences, North Hollywood Library
June 22 – 24 – Durham, NC Kids Comics Fest (panels)
July 19 – 23 – SDCC (various panels)
August 18 – 19 – Flamecon (tabling, various panels)
Phoenix Comic Fest Booth 975 (@kickgirl) 
