The Top 10 Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con International 2012
Summary
Peter Rubi, Senior Editor at Wire, shares his top ten favorite things from Comic-Con International 2012. Marvel’s unveiling of their next phase of movies, J. Michael Straczynski’s upcoming comic series The Majestic File, and the Oz prequel Oz the Great and Powerful are just a few of the highlights that Rubi discusses.
Table of Contents
- Marvel’s Next Phase of Movies
- The Majestic File
- Community Panel
- Mond’s Incredible Prints
- Rian Johnson’s Looper
- Oz the Great and Powerful
- Neil Gaiman’s New Sandman Series
- Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained
- Pacific Rim and Elysium
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Marvel’s Next Phase of Movies
Marvel officially unveils the titles and release dates for all the sequels to The Avengers, along with Guardians of the Galaxy. Rubi gives his thoughts on what to expect in these upcoming films and explains how the Marvel universe is expanding.
The Majestic File
Rubi discusses J. Michael Straczynski’s upcoming comic series, which reimagines the Roswell UFO crash of 1947. He praises Straczynski’s storytelling and the overall quality of the comic.
Community Panel
Rubi reminisces about the Community panel at Comic-Con, where the cast showed a hilarious gag reel from season three. He also discusses the departure of showrunner Dan Harmon and his replacement for season four.
Mond’s Incredible Prints
Rubi highlights the beautiful Game of Thrones and Creature from the Black Lagoon posters sold by the boutique art collective, Mond. He praises the limited run prints and their popularity among fans.
Rian Johnson’s Looper
Rubi raves about Rian Johnson’s original sci-fi movie, Looper, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis. He discusses the plot and describes the cinematic experience of watching the film.
Oz the Great and Powerful
Rubi shares his thoughts on Sam Raimi’s prequel to The Wizard of Oz, which stars James Franco. He praises the special effects and the director’s vision for the film.
Neil Gaiman’s New Sandman Series
Rubi discusses Neil Gaiman’s surprise announcement of a new Sandman comic series, which explores Morpheus before the start of the original series. He praises artist J.H. Williams II and shares a teaser image from the upcoming comic.
Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained
Rubi describes the new footage shown at Comic-Con for Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, Django Unchained. He discusses the film’s premise and tone, including its mix of dark comedy and violent action.
Pacific Rim and Elysium
Rubi highlights two highly anticipated films that had panels at Comic-Con: Guillermo del Toro’s Kaiju vs. robot film, Pacific Rim, and Neil Blomkamp’s space sci-fi, Elysium. He describes the excitement surrounding each film and their respective casts and crew.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Rubi discusses director Peter Jackson’s return to Middle Earth with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. He shares his thoughts on the new cast, the storyline of the prequel, and the excitement of seeing Gollum again.
Conclusion
Peter Rubi’s rundown of the top ten highlights from Comic-Con International 2012 gives readers an inside look at the most exciting upcoming movies and comics. From Marvel’s extensive lineup of sequels to Neil Gaiman’s return to Sandman, there’s something for every fan to look forward to.
