Author - Jerry Paxton

Warner Bros. Unveils Comic-Con TV Guide Magazine Covers

2018/07/13

BURBANK, Calif. (July 13, 2018) — Are you feeling like a Super Hero? Supernatural? Roguishly Riverdale? Or just completely MAD? Whatever you choose, there’s a cover for you as Warner Bros. Television’s (WBTV) annual partnership with TV Guide Magazine is back for the ninth year in a row, with a brand-new Warner Bros.–themed Comic-Con special edition of the magazine. The four collectible covers feature the following WBTV series and stars:

Riverdale’s KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray and Casey Cott
Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins and Alexander Calvert
Five of The CW’s hottest DC Super Heroes — Arrow’s Stephen Amell, Black Lightning’s Cress Williams, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’s Caity Lotz, The Flash’s Grant Gustin and Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist — united on one epic cover!
Plus MAD Magazine’s Alfred E. Neuman

For a sneak peek at the four covers and to download all cover designs, click here:

As in years past, Warner Bros. will distribute the TV Guide Magazine special issue to fans for free at the Warner Bros. booth — #4545 on the convention floor — during Comic-Con, beginning on Preview Night, Wednesday, July 18^th, and continuing through Sunday, July 22^nd

For those unable to attend Comic-Con in person, all four collectible covers will be on sale at retailers nationwide from July 17^th through October 16^th. Purchase individual copies or the entire set via www.TVInsider.com/comicconmag2018. It’s also available for purchase on Amazon.com and BN.com, and digitally for the Amazon Kindle Fire, Barnes & Noble Nook, Google Play and Zinio.

Fans reading the 88-page special issue will find features and photos dedicated to the following programs:

Fan-favorite hit series The 100, Arrow, The Big Bang Theory, Black Lightning, DC’s Legends of Tomorrrow, The Flash, Gotham, iZOMBIE, Krypton, Riverdale, Supergirl, Supernatural and Westworld.

Previews of WBTV’s highly anticipated new series Castle Rock; Chilling Adventures of Sabrina; Legacies; Manifest; Roswell, New Mexico; Titans and You.

Plus, animated looks at the highly anticipated Young Justice: Outsiders series for DC UNIVERSE and the Teen Titans GO! to the Movies feature film, plus digital series Constantine: City of Demons and Freedom Fighters: The Ray, along with Warner Bros. Animation’s new DC Super Hero Girls series.

Still, if you’re one of those people who’s never satisfied, there’s more, including:

A coloring book page from the series artists from Unikitty!

A two-page spread by legendary MAD Magazine artist Sergio Aragones that gives a “MAD Look at Comic-Con”

Superman: on the page and on the screen. Check out information about the new DC Universe Original Animated Movie The Death of Superman from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment. Plus, two new DC series from legendary comics author Brian Michael Bendis.

Neil Gaiman’s Sandman Universe gets a little vaster with four new series.

Behind-the-scenes photos from Comic-Con 2017

All the scoop on the stories behind the Worldkillers’ killer suits in Supergirl; Riverdale’s Black Hood unmasked!; all four of Barry’s Big Bads from The Flash; see how sharp you are with the Team Arrow IQ Test; meet the neighbors in Castle Rock; a chill session with two of Gotham’s most iconic villains; a quip quiz featuring some of Supernatural’s best one-liners; DC’s Legends of Tomorrow cite their favorite temporal destinations; a look at those disconcertingly faceless drone hosts from Westworld; Black Lightning’s Cress Williams on his electrifying first season; The Big Bang Theory’s “Shamy” Wedding Album; Krypton’s sets and sigils; The 100’s newest arrivals; an A to iZOMBIE breakdown; an in-depth look at the Arrowverse Crossover; and more.

Burning questions answered about returning shows, including The 100, Arrow, Black Lightning, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Gotham, iZOMBIE, Krypton, Riverdale, Supergirl and Supernatural.

And so much more…!

For additional information about Warner Bros. Television’s activities at Comic-Con, please follow @warnerbrostv on Twitter and join in the conversation by using hashtag #WBSDCC, or visit http://comiccon.thewb.com.

Big Adventure Fest Tickets Now on Sale

2018/07/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Tickets are now on sale for Alt 98.7’s Big Adventure Fest! Big Adventure Fest is a two day event of comedy, music, dance, and a lot of other pop culture goodness! The Big Adventure Fest runs on November 3rd and 4th at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Southern California.

Check out the full press release below and you can always head to their official website.

July 13, 2018 – Gear up for the must-see event of the year happening this fall, Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure — a brand-new music, comedy, cosplay, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, and comic con festival, coming to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4. Serving as a celebration of pop culture and fandom of all sorts, Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience, set to immerse attendees in a world where comics, sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming collide with music and comedy.

During the day, attendees will have the opportunity to see some of their favorite cast members and special guests during the TV, Film, Gaming, and Comic Book panels, participate in interactive fan experiences, VR, laser tag, table top and video gaming, and tech demos, and visit the artist alley where some of the comic book industry’s top artists and creators will be speaking about their craft, selling artwork, meeting fans and signing autographs. In the evening, the focus will shift to live performances, when fans will witness sets from acclaimed comedians including Patton Oswalt and Jim Jefferies, along with some of today’s top alternative and dance music artists including Empire Of The Sun, Modest Mouse, Phantogram, Cold War Kids, What So Not, Rusko, and many more, spread across three entertainment stages.

Produced by Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure will also boast a massive comic con exhibitor village, a marketplace with a variety of handmade and exclusive items, carnival rides and games, and wandering cosplay performers.

“More than just a comic con, more than just a festival, Big Adventure really is a one-of-a-kind celebration of pop culture and fandom in all forms,” says Big Adventure co-producer Rob Tweedie. “I’ve waited in my fair share of comic con lines over the years, sometimes even overnight. I love the tangible, face-to-face fan experience and the freedom to be yourself that the cons offer. Our goal is to combine that great sense of wonder and community with the excitement and energy of an outdoor festival to create an authentic entertainment event that is truly unique and out-of-this-world. Big Adventure has been a passion project for us at SGE for a while and we’re buzzing with excitement to see it come to life with all of you.”

The performance lineup for Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure is as follows (subject to change):

Live Stage: Empire Of The Sun, Modest Mouse, Phantogram, Cold War Kids, Echos, Nvdes, Allie X, and Party Nails

Comedy Stage: Patton Oswalt, Jim Jefferies, Baron Vaughn, Emo Philips, Hari Kondabolu, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Natasha Leggero, Rhys Darby, and Ron Funches, hosted by April Richardson and Marcella Arguello

Dance Stage: What So Not, Rusko, Bro Safari, Feed Me, Bonnie X Clyde, Luca Lush, Party Thieves, Ducky, Nitti Gritti, and Chime

A preliminary list of participating comic companies include Skybound, Kodansha Comics, Boom! Studios, and Top Cow Productions. Comic artists will include Andrew Robinson, Andy Belanger, Chris Burnham, Ivan Brandon, Matt Hawkins, Nick Dragotta, Andy Kuhn, Robert Wilson IV, Ande Parks, Brent Schoonover, Farel Dalrymple, Jai Nitz, Justin Greenwood, Matt Horak, Matt Wilson, Matthew Southworth, Morgan Breem, Ramon Villalobos, Brian Level, Tess Stone, Tim Doyle, and many more to be announced.

A limited number of Alt 98.7 pre-sale tickets for Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure will be available on Thursday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Visit www.ALT987.com for more information and how to obtain presale passwords.

General tickets for Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure go on sale Friday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. PT at www.BigAdventureFest.com, with Early Bird Single Day tickets starting at $39.50 (plus fees) and Early Bird Weekend tickets starting at $69.50 (plus fees), while supplies last. A limited number of Single Day and Weekend VIP packages will also be available for purchase:

VIP Lounge + Festival Admission

Starting at $99.50

One VIP festival admission ticket (Saturday or Sunday)

Dedicated VIP entry lane into Big Adventure festival

Big Adventure VIP laminate

Limited edition poster

*Priority access to comedy show seated ticket raffle, located inside the VIP area

***VIP Lounge package does not guarantee seating within the comedy shows, however it does give you a better chance to grab a ticket to the show from the comedy show tickets area by entering the comedy show seated ticket raffle, located inside the VIP area

Access to Big Adventure VIP Lounge which includes:

– Comfortable areas to hang out and relax

– Giant games and photo op areas

– Viewing area of The Hangar Music Stage

– Access to Baja Blues Beach Club with bar and food available for purchase

– VIP restrooms

Weekend VIP Lounge + Festival Admission

Starting at $198.50

One VIP festival admission ticket to both Saturday and Sunday

Dedicated VIP entry lane into Big Adventure festival

Big Adventure VIP laminate

Limited edition poster

*Priority access to comedy show seated ticket raffle, locate inside the VIP area

Access to Big Adventure VIP Lounge which includes:

– Comfortable areas to hang out and relax

– Giant games and photo op areas

– Viewing area of The Hangar Music Stage

– Access to Baja Blues Beach Club with bar and food available for purchase

– VIP restrooms

Ultimate VIP Comedy & Panel Preferred Seating + VIP Lounge + Festival Admission

Starting at $249.50

One VIP festival admission ticket (Saturday or Sunday)

Dedicated VIP entry lane into Big Adventure festival

Big Adventure VIP laminate

Limited edition poster

Big Adventure sponsorship swag bag with cool stuff

Priority line for entry into daily panels with VIP seating within rows 1-2

Priority line for entry into comedy show with VIP seating within rows 1-2

*Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Ultimate VIP seating closes 5 minutes prior to show start time. Don’t be late!

Access to Big Adventure VIP Lounge which includes:

– Comfortable areas to hang out and relax

– Giant games and photo op areas

– Viewing area of The Hangar Music Stage

– Access to Baja Blues Beach Club with bar and food available for purchase

– VIP restrooms

Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure is proud to partner with the following sponsors in its inaugural year: Angel City Brewing, Corona, Kraken Rum, Cosmic Fog, Rockstar Energy Drink, Musicians Institute, Mike’s HARDER, and D-Link.

For more information on Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure, visit:

http://www.BigAdventureFest.com

http://www.facebook.com/bigadventurefest

http://www.instagram.com/bigadventurefest

http://www.twitter.com/bigadvfest

Hashtag: #BigAdventureFest

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire “Beast of Winter” DLC Release Date

2018/07/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Irvine, California – July 12, 2018 – Independent developer Obsidian Entertainment, in partnership with indie powerhouse publisher Versus Evil today revealed the release date for the first major DLC expansion pack, titled “Beast of Winter”, for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Players will be able to enjoy the expansion pack on August 2nd.

Upon receiving a missive from an isle of worshipers to the god of entropy and disaster, Beast of Winter takes the Watcher and his crew to the southernmost reaches of the Deadfire Archipelago. The Watcher is thought to be the harbinger of the end of all things and worshipers of the god of cold and decay, Rymrgand, have called upon the Watcher to fulfill their destiny. Alongside the Beast of Winter DLC, Obsidian is also releasing the next major update to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire with their 2.0 patch that will be free to everyone alongside their next free DLC, the “Deck of Many Things” Pack.

Along with a host of bug fixes and balance improvements, update 2.0 brings new challenge modes to Deadfire. These challenges will test player’s mettle in unique and interesting ways to play through the game. The “Deck of Many Things” pack is the largest free DLC to be released yet and has the mysterious merchant ship, The Deck of Many Things, arriving in the Deadfire looking to sell magical items its crew found on its journeys to the East.

The Beast of Winter expansion, update 2.0, and the Deck of Many Things Pack will all be available on August 2nd.

The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep Release Date

2018/07/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – July 12, 2018 – inXile Entertainment, the studio led by Interplay founder and industry icon Brian Fargo, has announced The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep, the new entry in the series that helped define computer RPGs and dungeon crawlers, will launch on Sept. 18, 2018, on Windows PC. It is expected to arrive later this year on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Mac and Linux.

The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep is available to pre-order now on Windows PC, Mac and Linux via https://bardstale.com. The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep beta, which launches today, is available to Kickstarter backers and anyone who pre-orders either the Platinum or Ultimate editions of the game.

A return to the series’ roots, The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep takes players back to the fantastical world of Caith for a classic single-player, first-person, party-based role-playing adventure rich in exploration, devious puzzles and combat. Recruit and level up a party of six renegade heroes and rise against the dark powers that have corrupted the realm. Dive deep into dangerous, maze-like dungeons, solve challenging riddles and quests, and defeat magical beasts, creatures and more in dynamic phase-based battles.

The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep’s vibrant, interactive world is powered by Unreal Engine 4 and 3D photogrammetry to capture the atmosphere and detail of Scottish architecture and geography. Players will discover an engaging storyline from acclaimed writer Nathan Long (Wasteland 2) featuring beautiful music – composed by Ged Grimes (Simple Minds) and accompanied by some of the world’s top Gaelic singers – that plays directly into the game itself.

The newest chapter in the hugely influential The Bard’s Tale franchise, which first premiered in 1985, The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep arrives in time for the 30th anniversary of The Bard’s Tale III: Thief of Fate, which was featured in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s The Art of Video Games exhibit.

For the latest updates, follow The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep and inXile Entertainment on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War Launch Trailer

2018/07/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

July 12, 2018 – Purge the Xenos! Gladius Prime is a newly rediscovered planet: once it was a prosperous Imperium Colony, but then they discovered something weird, powerful and terrible. Forsaken for centuries, it is now an endless battlefield littered with skeletons of Imperium cities and crawling multi-legged horrors. Four factions want to claim back Gladius Prime: the mighty Space Marines, the warmonger Astra Militarum, the steel legions of the Necrons and the green tide of the Orks.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War is a turn based 4X strategy game: you need to eXplore the planet, eXpand your dominions, eXploit the forgotten artefacts and – above all – eXterminate your enemies, as in Warhammer 40,000 universe there is no space for diplomacy. You can simply crush any opposing force you will meet with your growing army, or you can try to undertake the quests you will be assigned. Whatever you choose, beware – Gladius Prime itself is a dangerous opponent.

Halloween Horror Nights Panel at Midsummer Scream to Feature HHN Orlando

2018/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

LONG BEACH, CA – Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, announces that Michael Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development for Universal Orlando Resort will join John Murdy, Creative Director/Executive Producer for Universal Studios Hollywood, and Chris Williams, Art Director/Production Designer for Universal Studios Hollywood to its Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights presentation on Sunday, July 29.

Midsummer Scream, which attracts more than 20,000 fans from around the world to Southern California for a weekend of terrifying fun, will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29. Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights presentation will be held in the Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate 2,000 guests.

Details of Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights presentation remain unknown. What is certain, is that there won’t be an empty seat in the house when Universal’s trio of terror take to the stage for the presentation no Halloween Horror Nights fan will want to miss!

Now in its third year, Midsummer Scream draws thousands of national and international fans of all things Halloween and horror to Long Beach, where they will find a huge show floor featuring more than 250 unique vendors; a children’s activity area; a wide variety of live entertainment performances; celebrity appearances; a black cat adoption lounge; educational classes and programs; thousands of cosplayers in amazing costumes; world-class panels and presentations; and more than a dozen haunted attractions and elaborate displays for guests to experience in the Hall of Shadows.

Tickets for Midsummer Scream 2018 are now on sale at www.MidsummerScream.org, including a special Gold Bat Weekend Pass, which gives guests priority entry to all panel presentations, front of line access to each of the haunts in Hall of Shadows, an hour early entry each day at 10 AM to the show floor and Hall of Shadows, and complimentary admission to Midsummer Scream After Dark.

About Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights”

Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights” is the ultimate Halloween event. For more than 25 years, guests from around the world have visited “Halloween Horror Nights” to become victims inside their own horror film. Multiple movie-quality mazes based on iconic horror television shows, films and original stories come to life season after season. And, the streets of each park’s event are transformed into highly-themed scare zones where menacing scare-actors lunge from every darkened corner.

“Halloween Horror Nights” begins Friday, September 14. Additional details about the events will be revealed soon. All tickets and vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights are on sale now. For more information about “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Activision Unveils San Diego Comic-Con Activities and Exclusives

2018/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

July 11, 2018 – Returning to San Diego July 19-22 with an all-star roster of entertainment properties, Activision is set to deliver a jammed-packed weekend of events and showcases for Call of Duty®, Spyro™, Crash Bandicoot™ and Destiny at Comic-Con International 2018: San Diego.

Convention attendees will have many opportunities to engage with four of Activision’s iconic franchises – highlighted franchise panel discussions for Call of Duty and Spyro – as well as multiple consumer products for purchase, talent signings, and exclusive newsbreaks.

ACTIVISION’S SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON SCHEDULE & HIGHLIGHTS

CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4
Panel: Thursday, July 19 at 1:00pm-2:00pm, Room #6BCF
Description: Treyarch’s Jason Blundell (Sr. Executive Producer) and Craig Houston (Lead Writer) celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Call of Duty’s Zombies and discuss what’s next for the studio’s signature undead in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Get ready for never-before-seen footage, exciting special announcements, and Q&A.
Dark Horse Comic Book Cover Art Signing: Thursday, July 19 at 3:00pm-4:00pm, Dark Horse Booth #2615
Attendees receive: Exclusive art print
BAIT Limited Edition Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Signing: Thursday, July 19 at 5:30pm-7:00pm, BAIT Store at 920 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Attendees can purchase: Apparel from the Call of Duty® Zombies capsule collection
Call of Duty Action Figures by McFarlane Toys: July 19-22, Diamond Comic Distributors Booth #2401
Attendees can view: Upcoming Fall lineup of figures on display at the Diamond Comic Distributors booth, including John ‘Soap’ MacTavish, John ‘Soap’ MacTavish (Bloody Variant), Donnie ‘Ruin’ Walsh, Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley, Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley (Winter Variant), and Seraph

SPYRO REIGNITED TRILOGY
Panel: Thursday, July 19 at 2:15pm-3:15pm, Room #6BCF
Description: Spyro: Reigniting a Legend—In 2018, Spyro the dragon is soaring to new heights in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy. This panel will connect Spyro’s creation with his present by giving fans an exclusive look into the creative process behind the original games from the ’90s and the 2018 remastered collection. Panelists include key members of the Insomniac Games and Toys For Bob development teams, Stewart Copeland (composer of the original Spyro™ soundtrack), Tom Kenny (the voice of Spyro), and Michael John (Producer at Universal Interactive Studios on the original Spyro trilogy). With this panel, some of the most talented names in entertainment will share their unique experiences in creating and remastering one of the most beloved trilogies in platforming history. San Diego Comic-Con exclusive giveaway slated for panel attendees.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVISION FRANCHISES
Crash Bandicoot – Vinyl & Collectible Figures by NECA / Kidrobot: July 19-22, NECA / Kidrobot Booth #5145
Attendees can purchase: Full lineup of figures on display at the NECA / Kidrobot booth
Destiny – Sweeper Bot by Funko Pop! Games: July 19-22, Funko Pop! Games Booth #5341
Attendees can purchase: SDCC exclusive product on display at the Funko Pop! Games booth

Rend Early Access Date and Trailer

2018/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

IRVINE, CALIF. – July 11, 2018 – Frostkeep Studios, an independent game studio formed by veteran World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and League of Legends developers, announced today that after a period of constructive community feedback during its closed alpha of Rend, the new faction-based fantasy survival game will launch its beta on Steam Early Access later this month.

Beginning on Tuesday, July 31, players can purchase Rend for $29.99 and immediately align themselves with one of three factions before they’re dropped into the beautiful, brutal world of Rend to experience its fierce Norse-inspired battles and gameplay.

“Early access marks a pivotal moment for Frostkeep Studios,” said Jeremy Wood, co-founder and CEO, Frostkeep Studios. “We have been developing Rend side-by-side with our players since we first announced the game and are grateful for the invaluable feedback they provided to help shape Rend into what it has become today: the game they want to play,” said Jeremy Wood, co-founder and CEO, Frostkeep Studios.

Rend introduces RPG mechanics, factional combat, sandbox elements, win/loss conditions, and massive culminating battles to the survival genre to deliver an entirely new gameplay experience for players.

For more information about Rend, please visit the game’s official Steam page.

Storm King Comics Unveils San Diego Comic-Con Schedule

2018/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

(July 10th, 2018) Ghastly and Indiefab award-winning comic publisher Storm King Comics is exhibiting for the first time at San Diego Comic-Con (Booth #4504). To celebrate, they have a list of festivities including signings, a panel, and a special preview night offer. This year’s con is extra important as it is also the official launch for the new Storm King comic release John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: The Standoff.

Storm King Comics CEO Sandy King Carpenter explains “Our line is the perfect marriage of comics and film. That mixture is the heart of San Diego Comic-Con and we are going to blow fans minds.”

The fun begins Wednesday night as fans will be able to purchase introductory priced Storm King bundle bags. The John Carpenter Tales for A HalloweeNight totes will include: John Carpenter’s Asylum Volume 1 TPB, John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: Vault TPB, John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: Vortex issues #1-8, John Carpenter’s Tales for A HalloweeNight Volume 2 or 3 TPB and a Storm King bumper sticker which is $103 SRP for $50. FIRST 10 BAGS WILL INCLUDE ONE ITEM SIGNED BY JOHN CARPENTER HIMSELF!

Save the date for Friday night and make sure and attend the Storm King Comics Panel in Room 28DE at 8 pm.
Fight or Die! John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: The Standoff #1 Launches
Storm King Comics is celebrating their new story line with a special augmented reality cover edition at San Diego Comic-Con. Aliens vs cops with prison inmates in the middle. It’s a hostage situation. It’s a battle between species. It’s Earth’s most serious standoff. Panelists include Janice Chiang (DC Superhero Girls), Sandy King Carpenter (They Live, Vampires), Tim Bradstreet (Hellblazer, Punisher), David J. Schow (The Crow, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning), Sergio Martinez (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,Transformers: Rising Storm), Andres Esparza (Zenescope, Double Take) and more! All attendees will receive a free copy of John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: The Standoff #1.

Storm King Comics Signing Schedule:
THURSDAY, JULY 19:
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: VAULT signing: Sandy King Carpenter, Andres Esparza, Sergio Martinez, Janice Chiang, and Tim Bradstreet
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight signing: Sandy King Carpenter, David J. Schow, Tim Bradstreet, Jaime Carrillo, Janice Chiang, Cat Staggs, and Joe Harris
FRIDAY, JULY 20:
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight signing: Sandy King Carpenter, Tim Bradstreet, Jaime Carrillo, James Ninness, Jim Daly, Joe Harris, Janice Chiang, and David J. Schow
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: THE STANDOFF signing: Sandy King Carpenter, David J. Schow, Andres Esparza, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradstreet, and Janice Chiang

Nat Geo Announces MARS Panel for San Diego Comic-Con

2018/07/10

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

July 10, 2018 – The prospect of colonizing Mars and becoming an interplanetary species has never been more palpable. The second season of National Geographic’s “Mars,” the hybrid event series, returns this November to explore this reality and whether humanity is doomed to repeat the same mistakes once we get there. Join the show’s foremost experts on terraforming the Red Planet along with new and returning cast as they give an exclusive sneak peek at what’s to come. The panel will discuss the major conflicts ahead and get real about the repercussions of every singular action and decision Earthlings will make when they become Martians – from having babies, to catching colds … even to experiencing love and sex on Mars.

Panelists include:

Andy Weir, MARS Big Thinker; bestselling author of The Martian and, most recently, Artemis
Leland Melvin, MARS Big Thinker; former NASA Astronaut and author
JiHae (Mortal Engines), Actor, “Hana Seung,” Mission Commander of International Mars Science Foundation’s (IMSF) Olympus Town, and “Joon Seung,” Former Secretary General of IMSF
Jeff Hephner (Chicago Med, Code Black), Actor, “Kurt Hurrelle,” Commander of the Lukrum Industries’ Mining Colony
Dr. Stephen Petranek, MARS scientific advisor, co-executive producer and Big Thinker; award-winning author of How We’ll Live on Mars, upon which the series is based
Susan Wise Bauer, MARS Big Thinker; historian, colonization expert and author of the History of the World series
Moderator: Jennifer Kite-Powell, author and Forbes.com contributor

Panel: Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Room 7AB at San Diego Convention Center