So last year, I asked you who would win Comic Con, Marvel or DC?
And when the long weekend was over, I declared DC the winner with their Wonder Woman reveal
and Batman v Superman footage - which made headlines the world over when it debuted early
on in the convention.
But this year there is no contest, as Marvel said “See you at D23 Expo!”, mic drop!
That means the question this year is can Warner Bros fill the void, because even when Marvel
doesn’t make any news they make news, which is what happened last year.
Warner Bros is already filling Marvel’s spot, presenting in Hall H on Saturday at
10:30 AM.
The idea is that they’ll get to essentially close out the convention, yet it’s a little
harder to make headlines on the weekend than on a weekday.
But Saturday is going to be a big day all around this year, and rumor has it Warner
Bros is betting on green as they’ll debut Suicide Squad footage - which will probably
be the biggest news to come out of Comic Con PERIOD since the studio announced two years
ago that Ben Affleck would play Batman.
This sneak peek at David Ayer’s hotly anticipated villain flick is pretty much guaranteed, as
Warner Bros has already previewed the film at CineEurope last month.
This almost sets up a new competition within Warner Bros itself, as Suicide Squad could
even overshadow Batman v Superman.
But the real winner, besides fans, is Batfleck, as he’s in both films.
Who else is presenting at Comic Con?
Well, while in the past Twilight has kicked off Comic Con - much to the annoyance of hard
core comic book fans - this year Open Road will be the first to present in Hall H, likely
spotlighting under-the-radar Max Steel...and maybe Snowden?
It does star Comic Con faves Joseph Gordon Levitt and Shailene Woodley.
But the real movie headlines on Thursday will come from Lionsgate as they show off an impressive
slate.
Conan O’Brien will look to give Chris Hardwick a run for his title as chief nerd as he moderates
the panel, which will spotlight Mockingjay Part 2, American Ultra, Sicario aaand The
Last Witch Hunter.
Conan should be able to have some fun with that last one...
Next on Friday, as far as movies go Star Wars pretty much has the day to themselves as Lucasfilm
presents in Hall H in the early evening.
Although, on a fun side note, Kung Fury will be at Comic Con on Friday as well!
David Sandberg will not only meet fans and take their questions, but hopefully take a
few Hollywood meetings either at the convention or up North in LA afterwards...?
Also, Jason Blum and M Night Shyamalan will promote The Visit in less than grand fashion
with teensy tiny panel, while Kevin Smith goes the hard-core nepotism route promoting
his next film - a spin-off of Tusk - starring Johnny Depp, Depp’s daughter and Smith’s
daughter...Harley Quinn.
Should Warner Bros consider suing...?
Then, as promised, Saturday is the big movie day.
Warner Bros opens Hall H, followed by Screen Gems which will spotlight Pride and Prejudice
and Zombies starring Cinderella’s Lily James and Doctor Who’s Matt Smith.
Smith is doubling down for Screen Gems also with Patient Zero, which will have a panel
as well and co-stars fan favorite Natalie Dormer.
Then Quentin Tarantino and his Hateful Eight cast will ride up to Hall H, followed by Legendary
Pictures.
Not only will Warcraft and Crimson Peak return to Comic Con, but holiday horror film Krampus
will also be spotlighted along with The Great Wall - a co-production between Legendary and
China.
A true mash-up of eastern and western talent, Matt Damon and Andy Lau star.
Then Joss Whedon will hold court in Hall H courtesy of Dark Horse, and one has to wonder
if his panel will turn into an episode of the Real Ex-Wives of Marvel Studios...
Maybe Edgar Wright will stop by!
And Fox will be the last movie studio to present at Comic Con, and they certainly have plenty
to talk about!
They could go straight Comic Con fare with Fantastic Four, X-Men Apocalypse, Deadpool
and maybe Hitman Agent 47, but surely attendees would also love a sneak peek at The Scorch
Trials, The Martian, Victor Frankenstein and Independence Day RESURGENCE!
There’s also Gambit and Assassin’s Creed, but expect those films to be the focus of
Comic Con 2016.
So, does the convention seem in good shape without Marvel?
And do you think there will be enough movie news this year to fend off all the TV headlines
from Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and its spin-off Fear the Walking Dead, Doctor
Who, American Horror Story and Scream Queens, and Heroes Reborn, not to mention Warner Bros
and CBS’ television presentations?
And finally, do you think Warner Bros can slam dunk this thing?!
Be sure to write your thoughts down below.
I’m Grace Randolph and this has been a Movie Byte!
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