Convention News: Smurfs Take over FACTs ComicCon
by Mike Favila, Senior Editor Birthday Smurfs take over FACTS The Smurfs will be taking over FACTS on October 21st and 22nd. These iconic cartoon characters, who are celebrating their 65th anniversary, will be joined by two specially designed cosplay…
SDCC – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
I grew up watching Indiana Jones on my living room floor in the 80’s, and it holds a special place in my heart. So when I got the offer to interview several prominent members of the production staff of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at SDCC, I leapt at the chance. It is, after all, the last movie of its kind. And I’m very glad I did, because I learned some interesting things about the movie I’d never have known otherwise.
SDCC – Funko POP! Yourself Interview with Dave Bere
Welcome back to ComicsOnline’s continuing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2023! Next up, we spoke with Dave Bere, VP of Retail and POP! Yourself. Dave shared more about the opportunity for Funko fans to create their own custom POP figures, the incorporation of Blockbuster into the Funkoville area of Comic-Con, as well as other Funko products featured at SDCC.
SDCC 2023: DC Interview with Joshua Williamson (Superman / Green Arrow / Knight Terrors)
Matt Sernaker interviews writer Joshua Williamson about his work on Superman, Green Arrow, and the current Knight Terrors event at DC!
SDCC – IDW Publishing Interview with Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, & Heather Antos (Star Trek / Star Trek: Day of Blood)
ComicsOnline boldly returned to SDCC 2023 for more exclusive interviews! Thanks to our friends at IDW Publishing, we had the opportunity to spend some time with Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Heather Antos. The trio shared their thoughts on crafting the first-ever Star Trek crossover comic event (Star Trek: Day of Blood), a bit of Trek history, and provided some insight into their overall creative process.
SDCC 2023: Babylon 5: The Road Home Interview with J. Michael Straczynski & Matt Peters
It was the year 2023. The name of the place is ComicsOnline! Thanks to our friends at Warner Bros. Discovery Home Animation, we had the opportunity to speak with writer J. Michael Straczynski (Creator of Babylon 5) and director Matt Peters (Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons) about Babylon 5: The Road Home at SDCC 2023.
SDCC 2023: BOOM! Studios Interview with Casey Gilly (Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer)
Buffy is back at BOOM! Studios for another series with Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer. Join Host Matt Sernaker for our SDCC 2023 interview with returning writer Casey Gilly as they discuss the latest stab at Buffy and her growing universe.
SDCC 2023: DC Interview with Tom Taylor & Nicola Scott (Titans / Nightwing / Adventures of Superman Jon Kent)
Thanks to our friends at DC, we had the opportunity to spend some time with Eisner award-winning writer Tom Taylor & artist Nicola Scott at SDCC 2023. We discussed the importance of Titans in the Dawn of DC, the impending Beast World event, and Jon Kent’s story in Adventures of Superman Jon Kent.
SDCC 2023: DC Interview with “Hivemind” Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing (Batman Beyond / Outsiders)
Thanks to our friends at DC, we had the opportunity to spend some quality time with the “Hivemind” of Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly. The dynamic quo shared updates on their latest Batman Beyond adventure (Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic) as well as the announcement of their new title: Outsiders!
SDCC 2023: BOOM! Studios Interview with Melissa Flores & Meghan Camarena (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Power Rangers Unlimited: Hyperforce)
Thanks to our friends at BOOM! Studios, we had the opportunity to spend some quality time with writers Melissa Flores & Meghan Camarena (a.k.a. Strawburry17) regarding Power Rangers & Power Rangers Hyperforce!
SDCC 2023: Activation Domination!
Around corners, up stairs, and through guarded doors, SDCC hosted unique experiences to tempt explorers into watching or rewatching shows. Each studio put their unique twist on these Activations, making them a fun experience. Here are some of our Activation highlights from SDCC 2023:
SDCC 2023: Witchboard Interviews – Chuck Russell and Kade Vu
“An exciting upcoming remake of 1986’s Witchboard.” -Kevin Gaussoin, ComicsOnline
SDCC 2023: DC Interview with “Hivemind” Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing (Batman Beyond / The Outsiders)
Thanks to our friends at DC, we had the opportunity to spend some quality time with the “Hivemind” of Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly. The dynamic quo shared updates on their latest Batman Beyond adventure (Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic) as well as the announcement of their new title: Outsiders!
SDCC 2023: Justice League: Warworld
While at SDCC 2023, I had the opportunity to sit down with several members of the creative team from the next DC Universe Movie – Justice League: Warworld. Director Jeff Wamester, Executive Producer Butch Lukic, Producer Jim Krieg and Screenwriters Ernie Altbacker and Josie Campbell kindly shared their thoughts about the metaplot, the continuity of the movie, and the underlying messages the film was trying to convey.
Event News: LEGO GROUP BUILDS “BRICKBUSTER” EXPERIENCE ONLY AT 2023 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
COMING SOON: an epic brand partnership offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime creative LEGO® play experience from July 19–23 WHO: LEGO Group WHERE: San Diego Comic-Con, San Diego Convention CenterHall D, Booth #2829 WHAT: The LEGO Group transports fans back to the 90s, when families went…