'Amar Chitra Katha', India's beloved comic series, will now get a life on-screen. At the San Diego Comic-Con this year, Rana Daggubati unveiled the mythological film 'Hiranyakashyap', which is based on the popular Amar Chitra Katha comics. In an exclusive conversation with WION's Disha Shah, Preeti Vyas and Daggubati share more details.

'Amar Chitra Katha' goes to San Diego Comic-Con; Rana Daggubati, Preeti Vyas talks to WION about it

Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media and streaming platform SonyLIV announced latest Telugu original, Lords of the Deccan, a historical action-drama series. Rana Daggubati made this announcement at Comic Con USA. Adapted from the Indian bestseller, Lords of The Deccan: Southern India from Chalukyas to Cholas, the upcoming series is&nbsp;written by Anrirudh Kanisetti. The series promises to take us back in time to witness the birth of the Chalukyas, a dynasty that shaped southern India for centuries.

Commenting on the announcement, Saugata Mukherjee, Head Content, Sony LIV said, "Sony LIV believes in taking great Indian stories to audiences across the globe. And in keeping with that, we are embarking on the exciting journey of capturing the history of the glorious dynasties of southern India by adapting the celebrated book Lords of the Deccan&nbsp;by Anirudh Kanisetti. We are elated that we are joining hands with Rana Daggubati on this journey. "

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"Together, we are excited about bringing these untold histories - the glorious dynasties, the majestic lands, the valiant kings, and their many wars - to our audiences from across the world."

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Lords of the Deccan was the author’s debut work and one of the most talked-about history books of 2022. It even won the Book of the Year (Non-Fiction) Award at The Mumbai LitFest.

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Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media and streaming platform SonyLIV announced latest Telugu original, Lords of the Deccan, a historical action-drama series. Rana Daggubati made this announcement at Comic Con USA.

Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media and streaming platform SonyLIV announced latest Telugu original, Lords of the Deccan, a historical action-drama series. Rana Daggubati made this announcement at Comic Con USA. Adapted from the Indian bestseller, Lords of The Deccan: Southern India from Chalukyas to Cholas, the upcoming series is written by Anrirudh Kanisetti. The series promises to take us back in time to witness the birth of the Chalukyas, a dynasty that shaped southern India for centuries. Commenting on the announcement, Saugata Mukherjee, Head Content, Sony LIV said, "Sony LIV believes in taking great Indian stories to audiences across the globe. And in keeping with that, we are embarking on the exciting journey of capturing the history of the glorious dynasties of southern India by adapting the celebrated book Lords of the Deccan by Anirudh Kanisetti. We are elated that we are joining hands with Rana Daggubati on this journey. " Also read: Deepika Padukone to miss Project K launch at San Diego Comic Con for this reason "Together, we are excited about bringing these untold histories - the glorious dynasties, the majestic lands, the valiant kings, and their many wars - to our audiences from across the world." IN PICS: So many divorces! From Ariana Grande to Sofia Vergara, Hollywood couples calling it off in 2023 Lords of the Deccan was the author’s debut work and one of the most talked-about history books of 2022. It even won the Book of the Year (Non-Fiction) Award at The Mumbai LitFest. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After a Covid-hiatus, Indian comic book fans and cosplayers return to New Delhi's Comic Con. Fans snapped photos with cosplayers dressed as characters from famous fictional characters.

Indian cosplayers and comic book fans flock to New Delhi's Comic Con

Comic Con returned to Africa after a two-year gap due to Covid. It is the continent's largest pop culture fantasy and gaming festival that will take place for over two days in Johannesburg.

Comic Con returns to Africa after two-year hiatus due to Covid

Luke Andalis, a South African, changes into the muscular Aratak in a temporary dressing area covered in black fabric as he gets ready to perform at Comic-Con Africa, the largest pop culture, fantasy, and gaming convention on the continent.&nbsp;

The 32-year-old cosplayer Andalis giggles to pals as he pulls a stiff green pleather coat over his head and shoulders, saying, "There's so much fur in my mouth."&nbsp;

He decided to dress up as Aratak, the middle-aged Banuk tribe chieftain from the well-known video game Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wild, this year.

The return of Comic-Con Africa has been eagerly awaited by cosplayers and fans following a two-year Covid sabbatical.&nbsp;

Thousands of people gathered at a sizable expo centre next to the FNB Stadium, which served as the site of the FIFA 2010 World Cup final, on Saturday dressed as superheroes, clowns, and aliens in bright masks, sci-fi outfits, and bizarre wigs.&nbsp;

Visitors to the Stranger Things escape rooms, temporary tattoo parlours, and comic refuge were greeted by loud music.

Celebrities from all walks of life will be attending this year's events, including Jamie Campbell Bower, an award-winning actor from Stranger Things and the Twilight series, among others.&nbsp;

South of the commercial capital Johannesburg, at the national leisure centre, is where Africa's third comic convention is taking place. In 2018, the event made its debut in Africa.&nbsp;

In a country where the cosplay industry is not yet as significant as it is in more developed nations, the four-day pop culture festival has received plaudits for giving cosplayers a platform.

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Luke Andalis, a South African, changes into the muscular Aratak in a temporary dressing area covered in black fabric as he gets ready to perform at Comic-Con Africa, the largest pop culture, fantasy, and gaming convention on the continent.

Luke Andalis, a South African, changes into the muscular Aratak in a temporary dressing area covered in black fabric as he gets ready to perform at Comic-Con Africa, the largest pop culture, fantasy, and gaming convention on the continent. The 32-year-old cosplayer Andalis giggles to pals as he pulls a stiff green pleather coat over his head and shoulders, saying, "There's so much fur in my mouth." He decided to dress up as Aratak, the middle-aged Banuk tribe chieftain from the well-known video game Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wild, this year. The return of Comic-Con Africa has been eagerly awaited by cosplayers and fans following a two-year Covid sabbatical. Thousands of people gathered at a sizable expo centre next to the FNB Stadium, which served as the site of the FIFA 2010 World Cup final, on Saturday dressed as superheroes, clowns, and aliens in bright masks, sci-fi outfits, and bizarre wigs. Visitors to the Stranger Things escape rooms, temporary tattoo parlours, and comic refuge were greeted by loud music. Celebrities from all walks of life will be attending this year's events, including Jamie Campbell Bower, an award-winning actor from Stranger Things and the Twilight series, among others. South of the commercial capital Johannesburg, at the national leisure centre, is where Africa's third comic convention is taking place. In 2018, the event made its debut in Africa. In a country where the cosplay industry is not yet as significant as it is in more developed nations, the four-day pop culture festival has received plaudits for giving cosplayers a platform. (with inputs from agencies)

Africa's Comic-Con festival resumes after a two-year Covid sabbatical

Marvel Studios dropped multiple trailers at the San Diego Comic-Con. The event was a treat to fans as they got a glimpse of upcoming releases. Here are all the details about the major announcements they made.

Major marvel announcements from Comic-Con 2022: Black Panther trailer, Phase 6 & much more!

Major Marvel announcements from Comic-Con 2022: Black Panther trailer, Phase 6 & much more!

Marvel Studios’ panel in Hall H of the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con is one of the most-awaited this year. &nbsp;It was the 2019 Comic-Con&nbsp;panel of the studio in which several projects like ‘Eternals’, ‘Shang-Chi’, ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ in movies and ‘WandaVision’, ‘Loki’ and ‘Ms Marvel’ among shows were unveiled. MCU fans expect the company to once again surprise with fresh, surprising announcements. The excitement is also high because most of Phase 4 has been a disappointment thus far and fans want the future to be brighter.

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Here is what to expect at the panel:

More details about a Mutant/X-Men movie

After Disney acquired 20th&nbsp;Century Fox in March 2019, properties like X-Men and Fantastic Four also came under the MCU umbrella. It is only a matter of time before characters like Wolverine (probably not Hugh Jackman’s as it’s a reboot) and Deadpool rub shoulders with Spider-Man and Captain Marvel and the Fantastic Four team up with the Avengers to take on Galactus — or something. We know a movie on mutants (better known as X-Men) is in development, but that is all we know. The only actor that we know will continue to play their role in Fox regime is Ryan Reynolds, who returns as Deadpool. Let’s hope Kevin Feige et al will release more details during the panel.

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‘Fantastic Four’ details

Jon Watts, who helmed all the three ‘Spider-Man’ movies in MCU, was going to direct a ‘Fantastic Four’ movie, but he left the project to direct a‘Star Wars’ movie instead. This ‘Fantastic Four’ will be a reboot, so do not expect actors from previous films to return.&nbsp;

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ sneak peek/teaser

After ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ disappointed critics and also many fans, all eyes are on Ryan Coogler’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’. Perhaps we will get more clarity as to how exactly the film will work without the late Chadwick Boseman who died of colon cancer in 2020. &nbsp;Rest of the cast, including Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, and Angela Bassett return. Dominique Thorne debuts in MCU as Riri Williams, who forges for herself a suit of armour to rival Tony Stark’s in comics and becomes Ironheart. We need more details to understand what kind of movie ‘Wakanda Forever’ is going to be.

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More details about Mahershala Ali’s ‘Blade’ movie

The Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali will make his MCU debut as half-human and half-vampire Eric Brooks, better known as Blade in an untitled upcoming movie being directed by Bassam Tariq. Technically, Ali already played the character, but only through his voice, in one of the post-credit scenes in ‘Eternals’. Feige should provide more details about the movie during the panel.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

James Gunn’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ franchise will end with Vol 3, the third film in the series. The director has confirmed this. The film was supposed to come much earlier (in 2020) as Gunn had finished the script but then he was fired by Disney for his old Twitter jokes about paedophilia and rape. He went on to do a DC movie, ‘The Suicide Squad’, but was rehired. Now his conclusion to the current lineup Guardians comes out next year, so expect some promotional material to release during the panel.

Marvel Studios’ panel in Hall H of the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con is one of the most-awaited this year. It was the 2019 Comic-Con panel of the studio in which several projects like ‘Eternals’, ‘Shang-Chi’, ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ in movies and ‘WandaVision’, ‘Loki’ and ‘Ms Marvel’ among shows were unveiled.

Marvel Studios’ panel in Hall H of the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con is one of the most-awaited this year. It was the 2019 Comic-Con panel of the studio in which several projects like ‘Eternals’, ‘Shang-Chi’, ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ in movies and ‘WandaVision’, ‘Loki’ and ‘Ms Marvel’ among shows were unveiled. MCU fans expect the company to once again surprise with fresh, surprising announcements. The excitement is also high because most of Phase 4 has been a disappointment thus far and fans want the future to be brighter. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies Here is what to expect at the panel: More details about a Mutant/X-Men movie After Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in March 2019, properties like X-Men and Fantastic Four also came under the MCU umbrella. It is only a matter of time before characters like Wolverine (probably not Hugh Jackman’s as it’s a reboot) and Deadpool rub shoulders with Spider-Man and Captain Marvel and the Fantastic Four team up with the Avengers to take on Galactus — or something. We know a movie on mutants (better known as X-Men) is in development, but that is all we know. The only actor that we know will continue to play their role in Fox regime is Ryan Reynolds, who returns as Deadpool. Let’s hope Kevin Feige et al will release more details during the panel. Also Read: 'Ms Marvel' beats 'Black Panther' to become the best-rated MCU project ‘Fantastic Four’ details Jon Watts, who helmed all the three ‘Spider-Man’ movies in MCU, was going to direct a ‘Fantastic Four’ movie, but he left the project to direct a‘Star Wars’ movie instead. This ‘Fantastic Four’ will be a reboot, so do not expect actors from previous films to return. ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ sneak peek/teaser After ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ disappointed critics and also many fans, all eyes are on Ryan Coogler’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’. Perhaps we will get more clarity as to how exactly the film will work without the late Chadwick Boseman who died of colon cancer in 2020. Rest of the cast, including Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, and Angela Bassett return. Dominique Thorne debuts in MCU as Riri Williams, who forges for herself a suit of armour to rival Tony Stark’s in comics and becomes Ironheart. We need more details to understand what kind of movie ‘Wakanda Forever’ is going to be. Also Read: ‘I Am Groot’ trailer: ‘A hero of few words returns’. Watch More details about Mahershala Ali’s ‘Blade’ movie The Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali will make his MCU debut as half-human and half-vampire Eric Brooks, better known as Blade in an untitled upcoming movie being directed by Bassam Tariq. Technically, Ali already played the character, but only through his voice, in one of the post-credit scenes in ‘Eternals’. Feige should provide more details about the movie during the panel. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ James Gunn’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ franchise will end with Vol 3, the third film in the series. The director has confirmed this. The film was supposed to come much earlier (in 2020) as Gunn had finished the script but then he was fired by Disney for his old Twitter jokes about paedophilia and rape. He went on to do a DC movie, ‘The Suicide Squad’, but was rehired. Now his conclusion to the current lineup Guardians comes out next year, so expect some promotional material to release during the panel.

Comic-Con 2022: X-Men, Fantastic Four and other big announcements to expect from Marvel Studios panel

Comic-Con 2022: ‘Dungeons & Dragons’, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and other big announcements so far

Comic-con is back in San Diego, California. People have dressed up as fantasy characters. New movie trailers were also launched at the event.

Comic-Con at San Diego, California: People dress up as fantasy characters

The San Diego Comic-Con 2022 is almost here. This iteration of the greatest celebration of comics, books, movies, TV shows, and everything else in pop culture on earth marks the return to a fully-fledged event after a pared-down ceremony last year, and no in-person attendance in the 2020 edition.

A Deadline report says that there is a buzz in the air about a possible Superman announcement by English actor Henry Cavill. If true, the announcement is sure to delight the character and actor's fans, who have been waiting for the last five years for the actor to reprise the role. Cavill last played the role of iconic DC superhero in 2017's 'Justice League'. He was also seen last year in the film's director's cut called 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'.

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He debuted in the role with 2013's Zack Snyder directorial 'Man of Steel'. The film did not impress critics and also was not a huge box office success. While many loved the darker take, others said Superman should be left sunny and wholesome, not complicated and torn about his destiny.

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He then played the role in 2016's 'Batman v Superman', in which the superhero clashed with another popular DC superhero, Batman. Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman also made her live-action big screen debut. In the end, they took on Doomsday, a resurrected, monstrous General Zod.

'Batman v Superman' fared even worse with critics than 'Man of Steel' despite the presence of DC Trinity. It was a little more commercially successful, but nowhere near up to the mark.

'Justice League' was an out-and-out disaster with a global collection of $650 million on an inflated budget of $350 million.

There is no other information apart from Cavill's rumoured appearance. He may announce a new Superman movie, or perhaps the Snyder Verse may be restored as Snyder fans are hoping, though the chances of the latter happening are almost nil.

The San Diego Comic-Con 2022 is almost here. This iteration of the greatest celebration of comics, books, movies, TV shows, and everything else in pop culture on earth marks the return to a fully-fledged event after a pared-down ceremony last year, and no in-person attendance in the 2020 edition.

The San Diego Comic-Con 2022 is almost here. This iteration of the greatest celebration of comics, books, movies, TV shows, and everything else in pop culture on earth marks the return to a fully-fledged event after a pared-down ceremony last year, and no in-person attendance in the 2020 edition. A Deadline report says that there is a buzz in the air about a possible Superman announcement by English actor Henry Cavill. If true, the announcement is sure to delight the character and actor's fans, who have been waiting for the last five years for the actor to reprise the role. Cavill last played the role of iconic DC superhero in 2017's 'Justice League'. He was also seen last year in the film's director's cut called 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. Also Read: 'Justice League Snyder Cut' movement was driven by bots, says Warner Bros report He debuted in the role with 2013's Zack Snyder directorial 'Man of Steel'. The film did not impress critics and also was not a huge box office success. While many loved the darker take, others said Superman should be left sunny and wholesome, not complicated and torn about his destiny. He then played the role in 2016's 'Batman v Superman', in which the superhero clashed with another popular DC superhero, Batman. Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman also made her live-action big screen debut. In the end, they took on Doomsday, a resurrected, monstrous General Zod. 'Batman v Superman' fared even worse with critics than 'Man of Steel' despite the presence of DC Trinity. It was a little more commercially successful, but nowhere near up to the mark. 'Justice League' was an out-and-out disaster with a global collection of $650 million on an inflated budget of $350 million. There is no other information apart from Cavill's rumoured appearance. He may announce a new Superman movie, or perhaps the Snyder Verse may be restored as Snyder fans are hoping, though the chances of the latter happening are almost nil.

Comic-Con 2022: Henry Cavill to make a surprise Superman announcement?

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has confirmed that Marvel Studios, and by extension the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be a part of the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con. The panel will be in Hall H, the most prestigious location in the event wherein the biggest upcoming movies and TV shows are announced and we also get new content of already confirmed stuff.

As per Deadline, during a virtual press conference about 'Thor: Love and Thunder', Feige confirmed the same. “We’ll be at Comic-Con next month, which we’re excited about. So yes, we’re excited to go and talk about the future," he said as per reports.&nbsp;

This will be the first time in three years that Marvel will be present at the event. In July 2019, the studio&nbsp;announced a slew of upcoming projects that kicked off the post-Infinity Saga phase of MCU.

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Expect loads of announcements. We already know about forthcoming MCU projects like 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania', 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3', and 'The Marvels', which already have release dates. Apart from those, movies like 'Fantastic Four', 'Blade', 'Deadpool 3', 'Captain America 4' and so on have also been confirmed.

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But thus far we do not know how it will all come together as it did in the last two Avengers movies. So far, there does not appear to be any discernible path and no big overarching villain like Thanos -- beyond a few hints.

The Hall H session may change all that.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Love and Thunder is scheduled for release on July 7. The Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman-starrer film brings back director Taika Waititi. Apart from 'Thor', Portman's Jane Foster will also assume the mantle of Thor, more precisely Mighty Thor. The Guardians of the Galaxy will also be present in the movie. Also, Oscar-winning actors like Christian Bale and Russel Crowe debut in MCU with 'Love and Thunder'. Thus, the excitement around the movie is high.

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has confirmed that Marvel Studios, and by extension the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be a part of the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con.

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has confirmed that Marvel Studios, and by extension the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be a part of the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con. The panel will be in Hall H, the most prestigious location in the event wherein the biggest upcoming movies and TV shows are announced and we also get new content of already confirmed stuff. As per Deadline, during a virtual press conference about 'Thor: Love and Thunder', Feige confirmed the same. “We’ll be at Comic-Con next month, which we’re excited about. So yes, we’re excited to go and talk about the future," he said as per reports. This will be the first time in three years that Marvel will be present at the event. In July 2019, the studio announced a slew of upcoming projects that kicked off the post-Infinity Saga phase of MCU. Expect loads of announcements. We already know about forthcoming MCU projects like 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania', 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3', and 'The Marvels', which already have release dates. Apart from those, movies like 'Fantastic Four', 'Blade', 'Deadpool 3', 'Captain America 4' and so on have also been confirmed. Also Read | Emilia Clarke recalls her 'catastrophic failure' in a 2013 theatre play But thus far we do not know how it will all come together as it did in the last two Avengers movies. So far, there does not appear to be any discernible path and no big overarching villain like Thanos -- beyond a few hints. The Hall H session may change all that. Meanwhile, Love and Thunder is scheduled for release on July 7. The Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman-starrer film brings back director Taika Waititi. Apart from 'Thor', Portman's Jane Foster will also assume the mantle of Thor, more precisely Mighty Thor. The Guardians of the Galaxy will also be present in the movie. Also, Oscar-winning actors like Christian Bale and Russel Crowe debut in MCU with 'Love and Thunder'. Thus, the excitement around the movie is high.

Kevin Feige to unveil MCU's future at San Diego Comic-Con next month

Adam Driver is calling Comic-Con 'scary'! 
 
The actor who is busy promoting his upcoming movie<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-its-finally-here-lady-gaga-adam-driver-starrer-house-of-gucci-trailer-is-out-401640"> 'House of Gucc</a>i' actor, recently shared&nbsp;his San Diego Comic-Con experience and revealed he found comic book convention to be scary and said he is “not anxious to go again”.

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The actor, who recently appeared on Graham Norton show alongside his co-star Lady Gaga, revealed that he's not a big of the event for sure.&nbsp; 
 
"Did you like (going to Comic-Con)?" the host asked. "No," Driver bluntly replied. 
 
Driver added, “I didn’t like it. I didn’t know the rules. I couldn’t go out for a coffee without a mask in case I was recognized and when I opened my window there was a band playing the ‘Star Wars’ theme on repeat.''

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''It was scary. And there are 2,000 people who are very devoted – there is a lot of energy. I saw what it was, and I am not anxious to go again.'' 
 
In the latest&nbsp;Sir Ridley Scott’s crime drama 'House Of Gucci', Adam is playing the&nbsp;role of Maurizio Gucci, who is murdered by his ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani, portrayed by Lady Gaga. 
 
Further, the actor revealed that he first failed to get into the Juilliard School, a leading performing arts conservatory in New York City, and then took a completely different career path by joining the military. 
 
Driver said: ''I tried to get into Julliard but didn’t, so drove all the way to California to be an actor but that didn’t work out.'' 
 
''I had made such a fuss about leaving and there I was back again! That’s when I joined the military. After that it was very clear that Julliard wasn’t that inaccessible, and I got in.'' Adam further told.&nbsp;

Adam Driver is calling Comic-Con 'scary'! The actor who is busy promoting his upcoming movie 'House of Gucci' actor, recently shared his San Diego Comic-Con experience and revealed he found comic book convention to be scary and said he is “not anxious to go again”.

Adam Driver is calling Comic-Con 'scary'! The actor who is busy promoting his upcoming movie 'House of Gucci' actor, recently shared his San Diego Comic-Con experience and revealed he found comic book convention to be scary and said he is “not anxious to go again”. House of Gucci: New stills out and we can't wait for the film already The actor, who recently appeared on Graham Norton show alongside his co-star Lady Gaga, revealed that he's not a big of the event for sure. "Did you like (going to Comic-Con)?" the host asked. "No," Driver bluntly replied. Driver added, “I didn’t like it. I didn’t know the rules. I couldn’t go out for a coffee without a mask in case I was recognized and when I opened my window there was a band playing the ‘Star Wars’ theme on repeat.'' Box Office: 'Eternals' pushes Jack Whitehall's 'Clifford' to second spot, 'Dune' third ''It was scary. And there are 2,000 people who are very devoted – there is a lot of energy. I saw what it was, and I am not anxious to go again.'' In the latest Sir Ridley Scott’s crime drama 'House Of Gucci', Adam is playing the role of Maurizio Gucci, who is murdered by his ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani, portrayed by Lady Gaga. Further, the actor revealed that he first failed to get into the Juilliard School, a leading performing arts conservatory in New York City, and then took a completely different career path by joining the military. Driver said: ''I tried to get into Julliard but didn’t, so drove all the way to California to be an actor but that didn’t work out.'' ''I had made such a fuss about leaving and there I was back again! That’s when I joined the military. After that it was very clear that Julliard wasn’t that inaccessible, and I got in.'' Adam further told.

Adam Driver calls Comic-Con 'scary' and is ‘not anxious to go again'

The trailer of the much anticipated 13th season of the series 'Doctor Who' is here! 
 
At the 'Comic-Con@Home' event, makers dropped the first glimpse of the forthcoming season offering the first look of guest star Jacob Anderson as Vinder. 
 
The panel featured Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor, Mandip Gill as Yasmin Khan, and new companion John Bishop as Dan and showrunner Chris Chibnall. &nbsp;All characters are in new locations, along with intense situations.&nbsp;

The trailer can be viewed below:

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Chibnall also teased that the upcoming Season 13 will be different from previous seasons because it will be all one story, and will start with the Doctor and Yaz have travelled together. 
 
“It’s all one story, so every episode is a chapter in a bigger story. We’ve changed the shape of the series for this year,” Chris shared. 
The decision of a singular story was in response to the pandemic and safety protocols on the set. The pandemic has also shortened this season to eight episodes. 
 
“Before we started making it, there were times when we thought we were going to be unable to do the show under Covid conditions this year… there were two ways you could go,” Chris adds. 
 
&nbsp;“You could go ‘let’s do lots of tiny little episodes in one room, with no monsters,’ or we could throw down the gauntlet and do the biggest story we’ve ever done. We’re going to go to all kinds of different places, we’re going to have all kinds of characters and monsters, and it’s all going to be part of a bigger whole. It’s definitely the most ambitious thing we’ve done since we’ve been on the series.” 
 
The series is still in production for Season 13 but expects its first shows to arrive this year. No release date was revealed. Season 13 will be available on BBC America and AMC+ in the US.&nbsp;

The trailer of the much anticipated 13th season of the series 'Doctor Who' is here! At the 'Comic-Con@Home' event, makers dropped the first glimpse of the forthcoming season offering the first look of guest star Jacob Anderson as Vinder.

The trailer of the much anticipated 13th season of the series 'Doctor Who' is here! At the 'Comic-Con@Home' event, makers dropped the first glimpse of the forthcoming season offering the first look of guest star Jacob Anderson as Vinder. The panel featured Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor, Mandip Gill as Yasmin Khan, and new companion John Bishop as Dan and showrunner Chris Chibnall. All characters are in new locations, along with intense situations. The trailer can be viewed below: Her biggest adventure yet. Returns later this year. #DoctorWho #Series13 pic.twitter.com/etOq7Qmcn3 — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) July 25, 2021 × Chibnall also teased that the upcoming Season 13 will be different from previous seasons because it will be all one story, and will start with the Doctor and Yaz have travelled together. “It’s all one story, so every episode is a chapter in a bigger story. We’ve changed the shape of the series for this year,” Chris shared. The decision of a singular story was in response to the pandemic and safety protocols on the set. The pandemic has also shortened this season to eight episodes. “Before we started making it, there were times when we thought we were going to be unable to do the show under Covid conditions this year… there were two ways you could go,” Chris adds. “You could go ‘let’s do lots of tiny little episodes in one room, with no monsters,’ or we could throw down the gauntlet and do the biggest story we’ve ever done. We’re going to go to all kinds of different places, we’re going to have all kinds of characters and monsters, and it’s all going to be part of a bigger whole. It’s definitely the most ambitious thing we’ve done since we’ve been on the series.” The series is still in production for Season 13 but expects its first shows to arrive this year. No release date was revealed. Season 13 will be available on BBC America and AMC+ in the US.

Watch: 'Doctor Who' season 13 first new trailer drops at 'Comic-Con at Home'

Tired of being stuck inside, Portugal's movie-lovers are eager to grab some popcorn, sit back, relax and enjoy the show but many venues remain shut - so tickets quickly sold out when a pop-up drive-in cinema launched on Monday (June 1) evening.

Movie-lovers sit back, enjoy the show as drive-in cinema launches near Lisbon

Comic book aficionados turned out in droves this weekend (September 21 and 22) to appreciate, celebrate, perform, compete, and share their love of comic book culture at the second edition of Comic Con Africa in Johannesburg.

Superheroes and sidekicks turn up for Comic Con Africa 2019

The "Game of Thrones" cast bid farewell to Comic-Con with a well-attended panel and autograph signing session at the massive pop culture expo in San Diego. Maisie Williams, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jacob Anderson and Isaac Hempstead Wright were among the "Thrones" stars who took to the show floor at the city's convention centre to greet fans and sign posters.

'Game of Thrones' stars sign autographs at Comic-Con, Lin-Manuel Miranda sings 'Les Mis' on show floor

Scarlett Johansson says she "battled it out" to make a "Black Widow" movie for Marvel Studios. Her character was killed off in the superhero juggernaut "Avengers: Endgame" earlier this year, seemingly permanently. And Johansson said in an interview at Comic-Con on Saturday that she had made peace with that fate - before negotiating to make a solo film with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.

Scarlett Johansson says she 'battled it out' to make 'Black Widow' for Marvel

San Diego Comic Con brings out the best in cosplayers (costume players), who dress up as their favorite sci-fi and fantasy characters and parade around the convention center and the environs.

Superheroes and villians descend on San Diego

Cast members of "Game of Thrones" appeared at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday to discuss the HBO fantasy epic's controversial final season.

As well as defending the series conclusion, the actors were asked what they think happened next to their characters.

Here is what they told a packed theatre at the pop culture fan convention:

Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark)

"I can't imagine his government is a barrel of laughs. It's probably quite serious."

"To all intents and purposes Westeros is now a surveillance state, with Bran aware of everything everyone is doing."

Maisie Williams (Arya Stark)

"I'm sure she's having a wonderful time like Dora the Explorer, minus the bob. But maybe she cut a bob in, you know? West of Westeros might like the bob."

"I don't think being with a partner is what would make her feel the most at home or the most fulfilled."

"They (Arya and Gendry) probably see each other at like a friend's wedding and are like 'Oh hey, good to see you -- how are you doing?'"

Liam Cunningham (Ser Davos Seaworth)

&nbsp;"I thought it was a nice end to the small council in King's Landing. I'm generally optimistic."

"I think the spin-off should be 'Better Call Davos.' It's a thousand dollar idea."

John Bradley (Samwell Tarly)

"Relationships (in the small council) must have soured by now."

"There's some drama involved in a group of people who don't like each other but they're forced to exist. It basically turns into 'The Office'."

"It's not going to be an easy life for anybody."

Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm)

"I think he's starting a new society like Wakanda."

"He's keeping his promise to Missandei. He's sitting on the beach drinking pina coladas and protecting everyone."

Cast members of "Game of Thrones" appeared at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday to discuss the HBO fantasy epic's controversial final season. As well as defending the series conclusion, the actors were asked what they think happened next to their characters.

Cast members of "Game of Thrones" appeared at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday to discuss the HBO fantasy epic's controversial final season. As well as defending the series conclusion, the actors were asked what they think happened next to their characters. Here is what they told a packed theatre at the pop culture fan convention: Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark) "I can't imagine his government is a barrel of laughs. It's probably quite serious." "To all intents and purposes Westeros is now a surveillance state, with Bran aware of everything everyone is doing." Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) "I'm sure she's having a wonderful time like Dora the Explorer, minus the bob. But maybe she cut a bob in, you know? West of Westeros might like the bob." "I don't think being with a partner is what would make her feel the most at home or the most fulfilled." "They (Arya and Gendry) probably see each other at like a friend's wedding and are like 'Oh hey, good to see you -- how are you doing?'" Liam Cunningham (Ser Davos Seaworth) "I thought it was a nice end to the small council in King's Landing. I'm generally optimistic." "I think the spin-off should be 'Better Call Davos.' It's a thousand dollar idea." John Bradley (Samwell Tarly) "Relationships (in the small council) must have soured by now." "There's some drama involved in a group of people who don't like each other but they're forced to exist. It basically turns into 'The Office'." "It's not going to be an easy life for anybody." Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm) "I think he's starting a new society like Wakanda." "He's keeping his promise to Missandei. He's sitting on the beach drinking pina coladas and protecting everyone."

What happened next to Game of Thrones characters? The cast explain

Hollywood '80s nostalgia soared at San Diego Comic-Con Thursday as Tom Cruise swooped in to unveil the new 'Top Gun' while Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed why he'll be back for an explosive-looking 'Terminator' &nbsp;sequel. 
 
A-lister Cruise surprised an ecstatic crowd at the world's largest pop culture convention in California with first footage of the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 smash action film that made him a household name. 
 
Describing ' Top Gun: Maverick' as a "love letter to aviation," Cruise introduced clips of his ageing pilot still launching jets off aircraft carriers, refusing to retire despite failing to rise up the ranks. 
 
The aerial shots were "all real" and the film -- out next summer -- is the result of working closely with US Navy officials, Cruise said, adding: "I really wanted to give you all an experience of what it is to be inside that aircraft." 
 
The original 1986 'Top Gun,' in which Cruise played a hotshot US Navy pilot who has a dangerous and reckless flying style, was a huge commercial hit. 
The new trailer featured familiar images of Cruise's Pete ' Maverick' &nbsp;Mitchell&nbsp;racing a motorcycle in his iconic aviator sunglasses, and belting out tunes with friends at a bar. 
 
Addressing the long wait since the original, which was partly filmed in San Diego, Cruise said: "Thirty-four years you guys have been very patient with me, and I felt it was my responsibility to finally really deliver for you." 
 
Cruise's shock appearance came at the end of a presentation for another Paramount sequel -- 'Terminator: Dark Fate.' 
 
Star Arnold Schwarzenegger said he was "addicted" to the killer cyborg franchise that "really launched my action movie career." 
 
"Of course I needed to come back," said the former bodybuilder and California governor, who has featured in four of the five "Terminator" movies to date.

- 'I hunt Terminators' -&nbsp; 
 
But it was the return of Linda Hamilton that dominated both the exclusive footage shown to attendees, and the cast discussion in Comic-Con's cavernous Hall H which also featured director Tim Miller. 
 
Hamilton, 62, reprises her famous role as Sarah Connor -- who she first depicted in the 1984 original, but left after 1991 blockbuster 'Terminator 2' -- and age does not appear to have slowed her down one bit. 
 
Clips from the upcoming sequel showed an athletic Hamilton leaping from a vehicle to confront two super-powered, shape-shifting robots with an array of weapons including a gun, a bazooka and a grenade.

"My name is Sarah Connor. I hunt Terminators," she announces in the footage.

Hamilton told the packed audience how she had been hesitant because the first two films felt "very intact," but had decided to come back so she could "rock it as a woman of a certain age." 
 
James Cameron, who also returns to the franchise as producer for the first time since 'Terminator 2,' appeared via videolink from the futuristic set of the 'Avatar' sequels. 
 
He confirmed that Eddie Furlong, who portrayed John Connor as a teenager in 'Terminator 2,' will also reprise his role. 
 
Director Tim Miller said the new 'Terminator,' out November 1, would be R-rated following fan demand for a darker, grittier sequel. 
 
- No 'particular church' - 
 
HBO and the BBC wrapped up proceedings in Hall H with a Q&amp;A for their forthcoming television adaptation of young adult fantasy novels 'His Dark Materials.' 
 
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson and James McAvoy star in the show released this fall, set in author Philip Pullman's vision of a parallel universe ruled by a dogmatic dictatorship called the Magisterium. 
 
Religious bodies have condemned the text as an attack by atheist Pullman on the Roman Catholic Church. 
 
"I don't know if it's purely Catholic," said Wilson. "Obviously Philip was probably referencing that in the books, but for me it's more about an authoritarian kind of dictatorship." 
 
BBC executive Jane Tranter said: "It doesn't equate to any particular church or form of religion in our world." 
 
The 50th anniversary edition of Comic-Con International brings 135,000 hyped-up devotees to a sweaty San Diego convention center over four main days, packed with glimpses of the next mega-hit films, TV shows -- and a few comic books.&nbsp; 
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Hollywood '80s nostalgia soared at San Diego Comic-Con Thursday as Tom Cruise swooped in to unveil the new 'Top Gun' while Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed why he'll be back for an explosive-looking 'Terminator' sequel.

Hollywood '80s nostalgia soared at San Diego Comic-Con Thursday as Tom Cruise swooped in to unveil the new 'Top Gun' while Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed why he'll be back for an explosive-looking 'Terminator' sequel. A-lister Cruise surprised an ecstatic crowd at the world's largest pop culture convention in California with first footage of the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 smash action film that made him a household name. Describing ' Top Gun: Maverick' as a "love letter to aviation," Cruise introduced clips of his ageing pilot still launching jets off aircraft carriers, refusing to retire despite failing to rise up the ranks. The aerial shots were "all real" and the film -- out next summer -- is the result of working closely with US Navy officials, Cruise said, adding: "I really wanted to give you all an experience of what it is to be inside that aircraft." The original 1986 'Top Gun,' in which Cruise played a hotshot US Navy pilot who has a dangerous and reckless flying style, was a huge commercial hit. The new trailer featured familiar images of Cruise's Pete ' Maverick' Mitchell racing a motorcycle in his iconic aviator sunglasses, and belting out tunes with friends at a bar. Addressing the long wait since the original, which was partly filmed in San Diego, Cruise said: "Thirty-four years you guys have been very patient with me, and I felt it was my responsibility to finally really deliver for you." Cruise's shock appearance came at the end of a presentation for another Paramount sequel -- 'Terminator: Dark Fate.' Star Arnold Schwarzenegger said he was "addicted" to the killer cyborg franchise that "really launched my action movie career." "Of course I needed to come back," said the former bodybuilder and California governor, who has featured in four of the five "Terminator" movies to date. - 'I hunt Terminators' - But it was the return of Linda Hamilton that dominated both the exclusive footage shown to attendees, and the cast discussion in Comic-Con's cavernous Hall H which also featured director Tim Miller. Hamilton, 62, reprises her famous role as Sarah Connor -- who she first depicted in the 1984 original, but left after 1991 blockbuster 'Terminator 2' -- and age does not appear to have slowed her down one bit. Clips from the upcoming sequel showed an athletic Hamilton leaping from a vehicle to confront two super-powered, shape-shifting robots with an array of weapons including a gun, a bazooka and a grenade. "My name is Sarah Connor. I hunt Terminators," she announces in the footage. Hamilton told the packed audience how she had been hesitant because the first two films felt "very intact," but had decided to come back so she could "rock it as a woman of a certain age." James Cameron, who also returns to the franchise as producer for the first time since 'Terminator 2,' appeared via videolink from the futuristic set of the 'Avatar' sequels. He confirmed that Eddie Furlong, who portrayed John Connor as a teenager in 'Terminator 2,' will also reprise his role. Director Tim Miller said the new 'Terminator,' out November 1, would be R-rated following fan demand for a darker, grittier sequel. - No 'particular church' - HBO and the BBC wrapped up proceedings in Hall H with a Q&A for their forthcoming television adaptation of young adult fantasy novels 'His Dark Materials.' Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson and James McAvoy star in the show released this fall, set in author Philip Pullman's vision of a parallel universe ruled by a dogmatic dictatorship called the Magisterium. Religious bodies have condemned the text as an attack by atheist Pullman on the Roman Catholic Church. "I don't know if it's purely Catholic," said Wilson. "Obviously Philip was probably referencing that in the books, but for me it's more about an authoritarian kind of dictatorship." BBC executive Jane Tranter said: "It doesn't equate to any particular church or form of religion in our world." The 50th anniversary edition of Comic-Con International brings 135,000 hyped-up devotees to a sweaty San Diego convention center over four main days, packed with glimpses of the next mega-hit films, TV shows -- and a few comic books.

Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger revive 80s Hollywood classics at Comic-Con

From Peter Parker's run-in with a radioactive spider to Superman fleeing an exploding Krypton: comic book fans love a good origin story. 
 
So when 135,000 people invade San Diego next week for the 50th edition of Comic-Con,&nbsp;the world's largest celebration of pop culture, the event's humble beginnings will be a hot topic of discussion. 
 
The sprawling convention today draws Hollywood A-listers like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Stewart and the cast of 'Game of Thrones' to its frantically hyped panels, where billion-dollar franchises are launched.&nbsp; 
 
But the first iteration- the brainchild of an unemployed 36-year-old comic collector and his five teenage acolytes- drew just 100 people to a seedy hotel basement down the road in March 1970. 
 
The 'Golden State Comic-Con' was first designed as a way for fans to connect with each other and meet their heroes, the comic book creators- at a time when the genre was a million miles away from the mainstream. 
 
"We never thought we'd be as big as we are. We never thought we'd be around in 50 years' time," David Glanzer, Comic-Con's marketing chief, told AFP. 
 
&nbsp;- Star Wars to Tarantino - 
 
"They were the first people who really viewed comic books as art," added Glanzer. 
 
Comic-Con's subsequent growth was gradual but inexorable. It increasingly looked beyond comics and catered to film and TV, as well as other genres such as sci-fi.&nbsp; 
 
Oscar-winning director Frank Capra was the first genuinely mainstream star to attend. But arguably the tipping point came in 1976 when Lucasfilm's publicist sent a team bearing posters and slides to promote an upcoming "little film called Star Wars," said Glanzer. 
 
Big-shot studio executives who had previously attended for fun on their weekends began coming for the whole week, arriving in their business suits to close major licensing deals at San Diego's top restaurants. 
 
By the 90s, studios and networks were sending the "talent" itself- star-studded casts and directors, forcing the traditional media to pay attention.&nbsp; 
 
Francis Ford Coppola came to promote 'Dracula', while Quentin Tarantino went from wandering the halls as a fan to appearing front and centre on stage. 
 
"Back in the day we used to give away two or three thousand tickets on the radio because we couldn't get people through the door," recalled Glanzer. "Now tickets sell out within an hour." 
 
- Comic roots - 
 
The recipe has been so successful that imitations and spin-offs have popped up around the world, from New York to Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;This year San Diego will host a series of retrospective panels celebrating Comic-Con's storied past.&nbsp; 
 
But for some, the exponential growth has come at a cost. 
 
Comic retailers who maintained stalls at the event for decades have stopped coming, priced out by rising costs as Comic-Con has filled and spilt out from the San Diego Convention Center.&nbsp; 
 
And many bemoan the fact that, in a world of Hollywood blockbusters and video games, the comic books themselves have been relegated to the back pages.&nbsp; 
 
"Yeah we do get a lot of Hollywood people, but entertainment now is very different to how it was in 1970," said Glanzer. "I think that's just a healthy progression and acknowledgement of art in its various different forms. 
 
"As long as we maintain our roots in comics and other art forms, I hope we'll be okay."

From Peter Parker's run-in with a radioactive spider to Superman fleeing an exploding Krypton: comic book fans love a good origin story. So when 135,000 people invade San Diego next week for the 50th edition of Comic-Con, the world's largest celebration of pop culture, the event's humble beginnings will be a hot topic of discussion.

From Peter Parker's run-in with a radioactive spider to Superman fleeing an exploding Krypton: comic book fans love a good origin story. So when 135,000 people invade San Diego next week for the 50th edition of Comic-Con, the world's largest celebration of pop culture, the event's humble beginnings will be a hot topic of discussion. The sprawling convention today draws Hollywood A-listers like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Stewart and the cast of 'Game of Thrones' to its frantically hyped panels, where billion-dollar franchises are launched. But the first iteration- the brainchild of an unemployed 36-year-old comic collector and his five teenage acolytes- drew just 100 people to a seedy hotel basement down the road in March 1970. The 'Golden State Comic-Con' was first designed as a way for fans to connect with each other and meet their heroes, the comic book creators- at a time when the genre was a million miles away from the mainstream. "We never thought we'd be as big as we are. We never thought we'd be around in 50 years' time," David Glanzer, Comic-Con's marketing chief, told AFP. - Star Wars to Tarantino - "They were the first people who really viewed comic books as art," added Glanzer. Comic-Con's subsequent growth was gradual but inexorable. It increasingly looked beyond comics and catered to film and TV, as well as other genres such as sci-fi. Oscar-winning director Frank Capra was the first genuinely mainstream star to attend. But arguably the tipping point came in 1976 when Lucasfilm's publicist sent a team bearing posters and slides to promote an upcoming "little film called Star Wars," said Glanzer. Big-shot studio executives who had previously attended for fun on their weekends began coming for the whole week, arriving in their business suits to close major licensing deals at San Diego's top restaurants. By the 90s, studios and networks were sending the "talent" itself- star-studded casts and directors, forcing the traditional media to pay attention. Francis Ford Coppola came to promote 'Dracula', while Quentin Tarantino went from wandering the halls as a fan to appearing front and centre on stage. "Back in the day we used to give away two or three thousand tickets on the radio because we couldn't get people through the door," recalled Glanzer. "Now tickets sell out within an hour." - Comic roots - The recipe has been so successful that imitations and spin-offs have popped up around the world, from New York to Saudi Arabia. This year San Diego will host a series of retrospective panels celebrating Comic-Con's storied past. But for some, the exponential growth has come at a cost. Comic retailers who maintained stalls at the event for decades have stopped coming, priced out by rising costs as Comic-Con has filled and spilt out from the San Diego Convention Center. And many bemoan the fact that, in a world of Hollywood blockbusters and video games, the comic books themselves have been relegated to the back pages. "Yeah we do get a lot of Hollywood people, but entertainment now is very different to how it was in 1970," said Glanzer. "I think that's just a healthy progression and acknowledgement of art in its various different forms. "As long as we maintain our roots in comics and other art forms, I hope we'll be okay."

Comic-Con hits 50: From hotel basement to Hollywood hangout

While fans of the popular HBO show `Game of Thrones` are still reeling over its end, here`s some good news that might cheer you up! 
 
A large group of cast members will be attending the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, so you can get your questions ready for the cast of the show, reported E! News. 
 
The panel, which will take place on July 19 in the biggest hall at the convention will include Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Isaac Hempstead Wright (King Bran Stark), Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Iain Glen (Ser Jorah Mormont), and Conleth Hill (Varys).&nbsp; 
 
Show creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will also be on the panel, along with director Miguel Sapochnik.&nbsp; 
 
However, a number of big names will be missing the event, including Emilia Clarke (Daenerys), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), and Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister).&nbsp; 
 
Comic-Con panels typically include a conversation with the cast followed by questions from the audience, which could get really interesting after the reception to the season eight, which wasn`t exactly the warmest.&nbsp; 
 
Every episode of the show`s final season has sparked controversy with fans venting out their disappointment and anger on the internet with some choosing hilarious memes to express their opinion. 
 
The final season also came under fire for its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-lena-headey-feels-her-character-cersei-lannister-deserved-a-better-death-228054">treatment of female characters</a>. Industry veterans and critics alike slammed the show for its handling of Emilia Clarke`s character, Daenerys Targaryen.&nbsp; 
 
The show`s conclusion left fans with many unanswered questions. Maybe some of those unanswered questions will be answered during the Comic-Con. 
 
More cast members gathered for a special reunion that will be included with the `GoT` box set, which is set to release December 3, giving its fans the perfect Christmas gift.&nbsp; 
 
HBO released the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-cast-goes-back-in-time-in-a-special-reunion-show-watch-the-trailer-230702">special reunion clip</a> two days back, which featured the cast looking back on footage of themselves from season one. 
 
The final season of the show concluded with its last episode aired on May 19. San Diego Comic-Con begins on July 18

While fans of the popular HBO show `Game of Thrones` are still reeling over its end, here`s some good news that might cheer you up! A large group of cast members will be attending the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, so you can get your questions ready for the cast of the show, reported E!

While fans of the popular HBO show `Game of Thrones` are still reeling over its end, here`s some good news that might cheer you up! A large group of cast members will be attending the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, so you can get your questions ready for the cast of the show, reported E! News. The panel, which will take place on July 19 in the biggest hall at the convention will include Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Isaac Hempstead Wright (King Bran Stark), Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Iain Glen (Ser Jorah Mormont), and Conleth Hill (Varys). Show creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will also be on the panel, along with director Miguel Sapochnik. However, a number of big names will be missing the event, including Emilia Clarke (Daenerys), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), and Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister). Comic-Con panels typically include a conversation with the cast followed by questions from the audience, which could get really interesting after the reception to the season eight, which wasn`t exactly the warmest. Every episode of the show`s final season has sparked controversy with fans venting out their disappointment and anger on the internet with some choosing hilarious memes to express their opinion. The final season also came under fire for its treatment of female characters. Industry veterans and critics alike slammed the show for its handling of Emilia Clarke`s character, Daenerys Targaryen. The show`s conclusion left fans with many unanswered questions. Maybe some of those unanswered questions will be answered during the Comic-Con. More cast members gathered for a special reunion that will be included with the `GoT` box set, which is set to release December 3, giving its fans the perfect Christmas gift. HBO released the special reunion clip two days back, which featured the cast looking back on footage of themselves from season one. The final season of the show concluded with its last episode aired on May 19. San Diego Comic-Con begins on July 18

'Game of Thrones' cast is reuniting for Comic-Con, but not everyone will attend

It is a&nbsp;country&nbsp;often depicted for being&nbsp;regressive and offering limited sources of entertainment, but for the first time ever&nbsp;Saudi Arabia hosted the&nbsp;Comic Con expo. The Red Sea city of Jeddah in the kingdom&nbsp;saw a display of robots, video games and giant anime figures over the weekend.

The event, which started&nbsp;on Friday, brought&nbsp;some 20,000 young enthusiasts&nbsp;dressed in their favourite comic book character, commonly&nbsp;with painted faces. Comic Con started in the year 1970 and has now turned into a global phenomena with sci-fi lovers using the expo as a celebration of&nbsp;comic culture.&nbsp;

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As reported to Al Jazeera, Obada Awad, Riyadh-based Time Entertainment, who organised the event, said, &quot;It was better than expected. We prepared so many scenarios for every possible thing that could happen, but this was the best possible turnout.&quot;

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The first-ever global comics expo was held under the Saudi General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, which, has been hosting a series of festivals, comedy shows and concerts throughout the year.&nbsp;As part of an economic and social reform drive, Saudi Arabia aims at creating jobs and weaning the country off its dependence on oil and related products.&nbsp;

In recent times, the kingdom has seen a spurt in comic book lovers. While the US comic book industry has started integrating prominent Muslim and Arab heroes in their plots,&nbsp;West Asia&nbsp;is&nbsp;constructing their own comic superheroes. Deena Mohamed&rsquo;s Qahera, Joumana Medlej&rsquo;s Malaak are some superheroes bred out of this need.&nbsp;

(WION with inputs from Reuters)

Unsurprisingly given the rise in comic book culture in West Asia, the sci-fi event attracted thousands

It is a country often depicted for being regressive and offering limited sources of entertainment, but for the first time ever Saudi Arabia hosted the Comic Con expo. The Red Sea city of Jeddah in the kingdom saw a display of robots, video games and giant anime figures over the weekend. The event, which started on Friday, brought some 20,000 young enthusiasts dressed in their favourite comic book character, commonly with painted faces. Comic Con started in the year 1970 and has now turned into a global phenomena with sci-fi lovers using the expo as a celebration of comic culture. Spectators attend Comic Con expo in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) × People take part in Comic Con expo in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) × Participants were also seen enjoying the pop art booths, while gamers took part in various video game competitions. As reported to Al Jazeera, Obada Awad, Riyadh-based Time Entertainment, who organised the event, said, "It was better than expected. We prepared so many scenarios for every possible thing that could happen, but this was the best possible turnout." Boys play games during Comic Con expo in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia February (Reuters) × A fan with painted face takes part in Comic Con expo in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) × The first-ever global comics expo was held under the Saudi General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, which, has been hosting a series of festivals, comedy shows and concerts throughout the year. As part of an economic and social reform drive, Saudi Arabia aims at creating jobs and weaning the country off its dependence on oil and related products. In recent times, the kingdom has seen a spurt in comic book lovers. While the US comic book industry has started integrating prominent Muslim and Arab heroes in their plots, West Asia is constructing their own comic superheroes. Deena Mohamed’s Qahera, Joumana Medlej’s Malaak are some superheroes bred out of this need. (WION with inputs from Reuters)

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