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SDCC: ‘Star Wars’ Arrives at Comic-Con

Posted on July 25, 2009

There comes a point at every Comic-Con where the faithful can gather en mass to celebrate and salivate over all things Star Wars. During this year’s Lucasfilm panel, IGN reports that fans were treated to hints for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a Star Wars In Concert preview, The Star Wars Stories Project (featuring Comic-Con fans giving YouTube like confessions about their favorite Stars Wars memories), a LucasArts videogames preview (with Star Wars: The Old Republic and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed DLC wowing the crowd), and information on the upcoming first season DVD and Blu-ray release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The only thing missing from the panel was information about the live action television show.

Supervising Director Dave Filoni was on hand to promote Star Wars: The Clone Wars, stating that the new season would be dark like Empire Strikes Back. He described the second season as “adult”, “serious”, “mature” and “scarier”. Apparently, The Clone Wars isn’t just for children anymore.

The second season will also feature more bounty hunters. Cad Bane will return to do the dirty work for Palpatine, and fan favorites Bossk, Aurra Sing and some guy named Boba Fett will be featured as well. Audiences were treated to a glimpse of a troubled young Boba Fett wearing a poncho and his iconic helmet determined to take down Obi-Wan and any other Jedi that got in his way.

SDCC: Interview With Zach Levi and Joshua Gomez of ‘Chuck’

Posted on July 25, 2009

zach-levi-josh-gomez Of the 2007-2008 season, there were plenty of shows that got the axe. One show was able to hold together and develop enough of a fanbase to earn itself not only a second, but a third season. That show is NBC’s Chuck, of course, and we were fortunate enough to get a few minutes with stars Zachary Levi (Chuck) and Joshua Gomez (Morgan) here at San Diego Comic-Con.

Of the things we talked about, the two mentioned the direction of season 3, the overwhelming fan reception, and the “bromance” between Chuck and Morgan. Be sure to stay with us this weekend, as we bring more exclusive interviews straight to you.

Check out the interview after the jump!

SDCC EXCLUSIVE: New ‘Willow’ One-Shot Comic Written By Joss Whedon

Posted on July 25, 2009

On Thursday, I had the privilege of sitting down and speaking with Scott Allie, Senior Managing Editor of Dark Horse Comics. The full interview with details on Buffy, the Umbrella Academy and other Dark Horse comics will be up this week, but here are two exclusive insights Scott gave us here at The Flickcast that won’t be announced until today’s Dark Horse panel at Comic-Con in San Diego.

In December, the Buffy comic will take a month break from the main story arc to allow for a Willow one-shot issue. The issue will focus on Willow pre-season eight and on her power greatly increased from the end of the television show and the start of the comic run. During that time span Willow became intimately involved with a snakewoman and that relationship will be intimately explored in the issue. The issue will be written by Buffy creator Joss Weadon, drawn by Fray artist Carl Meline and feature one cover from Jo Chen.

Dark Horse is also announcing today that they will be doing a series of exclusive graphic novels with Janet Evanovich, one of the best selling authors in America with a focus on girl / woman adventures. She will be working with Dark Horse to bring some of her own previously established characters in to their own comic series. The character Dark Horse will be dealing with is Alexander Barnaby, the heroine from Motor Mouth and Metrogirl.

Janet is known for taking young, identifiable female characters who aren’t meant to be detectives and putting them in that role. “The kind of stories she does is what works in a lot of Manga stuff.” Using this, Dark Horse hopes to help bring in the young women who gravitate towards Manga in to the American comics world.

SDCC: Tim Burton Talks ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Posted on July 25, 2009

tim-burton-sdcc09 Director Tim Burton is without a doubt one of the most talented and visually distinctive filmmakers working today. His films, such as Edward Scissorhands, Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas and the recent Sweeny Todd, all have his signature stylistic stamp and once you begin to watch them, you can certainly tell you’re watching a Tim Burton film.

As we’ve told you before, Burton is currently working on his version of the classic Lewis Carroll novel Alice in Wonderland. Of course, as can plainly be seen from the pics and the recent trailer, Burton is definitely putting his own spin on the novel and this film will, once gain, be unmistakably his.

I caught up with the auteur during Comic-Con in San Diego while he was doing press for Alice in Wonderland. Among the topics covered were his connection to the book itself, why he shot in 3D, if the film is a reboot or a re-imagining and if its a love story.

QUESTION: Lewis Carrol and Tim Burton seem to be the perfect marriage. What is it about this particular book that you felt suited your unique sensibilities as filmmaker?

TIM BURTON: Well, it wasn’t only the books, it was growing up and you hear this kind of imagery in music and songs and I dunno it was just something about the kind of the imagery that he created. Throughout lots of different generations it still plays in peoples minds so I think any kind of thing that has strong dreamlike imagery that stays with you is important to your subconscious thinking and creative mind.

So I just felt like you try to do it a different way because I’ve never really seen a lot of any movie version that I really liked. The intent was to take that imagery and try to make it into a movie.

Q: I think we can all imagine how this story suits you visually, but what’s your emotional connection?

SDCC: Video of the ‘Tron Legacy’ Light Cycle

Posted on July 25, 2009

There are normally many cool parties to attend when coming to San Diego for Comic-Con. Some are “ultra hip” and are more of a Hollywood-style party, and then there are some that make you truly proud to be a geek.

The Tron: Legacy Party was easily the coolest, and probably geekiest party of the weekend. It took place in an old-fashioned arcade called Flynn’s where you have your free run of about two dozen classic arcade games from Asteroid to Off Road, Afterburner, Gauntlet, and of course, Tron.

After about 30 minutes, the lights dim and the back brick wall opens up. From there, you are led into dark corridor filled with smoke and finally end at an open display of the brand new light cycle from the 2010 release of Tron Legacy, along with art concepts of the bike and free t-shirts.

Check out the video after the jump, and remember, not all parties at a comic convention need to be something out of an episode of Entourage.

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SDCC: New Trailer for ‘Dexter’ Season 4 and Animated Webisodes

Posted on July 25, 2009

dexter Everyone’s favorite serial killer is back, as Showtime’s hit series Dexter is about to start its fourth season as well as a new animated series of webisodes. /Film brings us the Season 4 Trailer, as well as a peak at the new animated series, Dexter: Early Cuts, both of which debuted at the Dexter panel at Comic-Con.

The fourth season of Dexter revolves around Dexter and Rita’s new son, Harrison. Deborah, Dexter’s sister, will have a former flame return as the Miami Police Department attempts to track down the Trinity Killer, played by John Lithgow.

/Film mentioned that the producers and writers of Dexter reiterated that unlike the first season, this new season of Dexter would stray from the plotline originally outlined in the books.

Dexter: Early Cuts will be an animated series of webisodes, centered around Dexter and his ominous past. We’ll get to learn more about his first kills and follow him as he perfects his technique. The webisodes will surely give some insight into this awesome character.

Dexter returns to Showtime on September 29th. Dexter: Early Cuts debuts sometime in Fall 2009 on Sho.com. You can check out the trailer after the jump.

SDCC: ‘The Force Unleashed’ DLC, Expanded Edition!

Posted on July 25, 2009

504x_swtfuuse Yesterday was Star Wars Day at the San Diego Comic-Con, so it was no surprise to hear that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will soon have some new downloadable content. As in the original game, Kotaku reports that players will assume the role of the Secret Apprentice, but this time he’ll make some new friends on Tattoine, including Boba Fet and Obi-wan Kenobi.

We don’t want to give anything away, but this DLC sort of assumes that when you finished The Forced Unleashed originally, the “bad guys” won, further stretching the realms of the Star Wars universe.

LucasArts plans to release an “Ultimate Sith Edition” of the game for Xbox 360 and PS3 this holiday season. This special edition will include the original game, the new downloadable content, and a special exclusive level on Hoth.

Furthermore, PC and Mac gamers have yet another reason to give into the Dark Side, as the publishers are planning on releasing The Force Unleashed for computers later this year.

You can watch the trailer for the new Star Wars: The Force Unleashed downloadable content here.

SDCC: Michael Keaton Joins ‘Toy Story 3’ Cast

Posted on July 25, 2009

Looks like Michael Keaton is joining the likes of Buzz Lightyear, Woody the Cowboy, and Jessie the Cowgirl, as Coming Soon is reporting that Keaton will play Ken in the newest installment in the Toy Story franchise. Director Lee Ulrich made the announcement at Comic-Con.

“It’s a totally different emotional core that this movie has,” said Ulrich about the film. “We’re really excited for it.”

Toy Story 3 will take place after Woody, Buzz, and the gang all get donated to a child day care center when Andy, their beloved owner, heads off to college.

Toy Story 3 hits theaters in 3-D on June 18th, 2010. The first two films will make an appearance on the big screen for the first time in 3-D, Toy Story on October 2nd and Toy Story 2 on February 12th.

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