New Discovery Details as the Crew Travels 1000 Years in the Future
Star Trek overtook Hall H -- the “big room” -- at Comic-Con today, where the Enter the Star Trek Universe Panel stretched over 90 minutes. It’s truly an amazing time to be a Star Trek fan, where at least three television series are in production and several other projects are in various stages of development. Star Trek: Discovery is of course where this new age of CBS All Access Trek began, and series star Sonequa Martin-Green was on hand at the panel along with executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise and Heather Kadin to preview what’s to come in Season 3 of the show now that the Discovery and her crew have been transported a thousand years into their future.
Abrams Stopped Kevin Smith From Seeing End of Star Wars: Episode 9
After recovering from a heart attack in early 2018, film director Kevin Smith began a lengthy process of modifying his health regimen. Conveniently enough, this included following up on a promise that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker director J.J. Abrams made to come visit the film’s set when he recovered. During Comic Con 2019, Smith revealed to IGN that Abrams had actually stopped him from seeing the final shot of Star Wars Episode 9 because it would “melt your mind.”
Star Wars: Kylo Ren’s Origin Story to Be Revealed Before Rise of Skywalker
A new four-issue comic mini-series detailing the origins of Kylo Ren and the Knights of Ren will be released by Marvel Comics just before the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in December.
The news came during the Lucasfilm publishing panel at San Diego Comic Con 2019 where we learned it’ll be written by Charles Soule, who has also written Marvel’s Darth Vader, Obiwan & Anakin, Lando, and Poe Dameron comics.
Netflix’s The Dragon Prince: Official Season 3 Poster Revealed
Warning! Full SPOILERS for Seasons 1 and 2 of Netflix's The Dragon Prince follow.
Netflix's The Dragon Prince roared its way into Comic-Con 2019 with an awesome Season 3 poster reveal, featuring Soul Regan towering above a cloaked figure.
"Season 3 finds Rayla and Callum finally at the cusp of entering Xadia, while young Ezran returns home to take his place on the throne. Meanwhile, Lord Viren begins to realize the influence and power of his new ally – the mysterious Startouch elf, Aaravos. As several storylines unfold in big ways, this season will be massively epic," according to a synopsis from Wonderstorm and Netflix.
Photo courtesy of Wonderstorm and Netflix
Superman: Red Son Animated Movie Announced
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced two new animated, direct-to-video DC Universe Original Movies revolving around Superman and set for release in 2020 at Friday's San Diego Comic-Con.
WBHE announced plans to adapt the acclaimed DC Comics story Superman: Red Son before they premiered their latest film, Batman: Hush, at Friday night's con. It will be WBHE's first release of 2020.
In addition, they also announced plans for another Superman animated film due out in 2020, this one titled Superman: Man of Tomorrow.
Unlike Red Son, Man of Tomorrow will not be an adaptation of any existing DC Comics material but rather an original film.
Man of Tomorrow will follow a young Clark Kent still n his early days as Superman.
The Best Cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con 2019
Every year, some of the world's best cosplayers head to San Diego Comic-Con to show off their incredible work in recreating their favorite characters from games, TV, movies, and more.
As we roam the show floor, we are on the lookout for the best of the best and want to highlight those who bring our most loved characters to life.
There are some incredible Game of Thrones, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Stranger Things cosplayers, with countless more just waiting to be found. We've gathered them all in the slideshow below.
We will be updating this slideshow throughout the entirety of San Diego Comic-Con 2019, so be sure to check back from July 19 - July 22 for our latest cosplay photos.
FIFA 20: 5 Gameplay Changes That Actually Make a Difference
Every year FIFA introduces gameplay tweaks and news additions, and in FIFA 20 we’re promised “Authentic Game Flow” and “Football Intelligence”, but what does that actually mean? These are 5 gameplay changes that actually make a difference in FIFA 20.
Pace Is Crucial Again
A common FIFA 19 frustration was how easily slow defenders caught up with much faster attackers. In FIFA 20, an aging Sergio Ramos can no longer catch up with a galloping Leroy Sané on the break; even the terrier-like N’Golo Kanté will struggle, especially if the German knocks the ball in front of him and strides into space. The range of pace between players has been noticeably increased, plus dribbling stats also contribute greater to their speed when in control of the ball. So while Cristiano Ronaldo may not possess the blistering speed he once did, his mesmeric dribbling ability keeps distance between him and a chasing defender.
Netflix’s Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance First Impressions
Fans at Netflix's panel for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance got an early preview of episode 1 at Comic-Con on Friday. While reviews for the new Lisa Henson-produced series are still embargoed until closer to the show's release, we wanted to share our spoiler-free first impressions of the premiere.
First things first: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is gorgeous - the sets are meticulously detailed and jaw-droppingly immersive, creating a living, breathing world that feels fantastically lived-in. It's the subtle touches that really sell the entire production, from the multitude of fascinating creatures that inhabit the mystical world of Thra, to the dreamlike cities, caves, and landscapes that the Gelflings call home. The Henson Company has always excelled at world-building and creating thoughtful mythologies that resonate with adults and kids alike, and that's especially true of Age of Resistance, which deepens the movie's universe in clever ways while never losing sight of what made the original so memorable.
Game of Thrones Stars Debunk the Biggest Final Season Fan Theories
At the Game of Thrones panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the cast of HBO's epic series answered some burning questions about the finale, debunked a few theories and gave their opinions on the controversial series ending.
Why Didn't Grey Worm Kill Jon Snow After He Murdered Daenerys?
“It’s a good question. In my head, there maybe came a point for Grey Worm where it was like 'enough is enough,
.' I think that’s a big reason why he left, everybody that was ever dear to him was dead - and he'd only just learned how to have people who were dear to him," Jacob Anderson explained of his character's seemingly questionable choice to let Jon Snow live after discovering Dany was dead. "I think he thought, 'This is a violent place and this is not what I want my existence to be.' There’s a sense that he was willing for there to be a trial... I don’t think he necessarily wants to kill Jon Snow, he just doesn’t necessarily... want him to be alive.”
Hulk Out to These Incredible Koto US Collectibles
You can always count on Kotobukiya when it comes to sweet collectibles based on popular nerd properties, and as their SDCC booth proves, this year is no exception. Marvel, DC, Star Wars, My Hero Academia and more are getting the Koto treatment.
Check out our gallery below straight from the Koto US booth on the Comic-Con floor:
Photos by Jesse Schedeen.
For more on SDCC 2019, check out the 16 panels we're most excited about this year, the 33 best exclusive collectibles to look out for, and the first trailer from Netflix's The Witcher series.