The entire world got a new look at Thor: Ragnarok on Saturday, in the form of a brand-new trailer. But diehard fans in Comic-Con's Hall H got a big bonus: a never-before-seen clip. And, well, it sure looks like director Taika Waititi is having a lot of fun with this one, both in front of and behind the camera. SEE ALSO: The Rock can't wait to meet Elizabeth Warren, who is apparently a huge 'Ballers' fan The Thor: Ragnarok Comic-Con clip opens with Thor coming to, only to discover he's shackled to some kind of fancy chair. He seems to be gliding through a tunnel with lots of lights as a voiceover explains what's going on. (It's not unlike the Star Tours simulator ride at Disney. Synergy!) A calm female voice recording reassures him that everything's going to be OK. Only it's not very reassuring at all. "You are home. There is no going back. No one leaves this place. But what is this place? The answer is Sakar. It is the place for all unloved things. Like you." Needless to say, all this … [Read more...]

The Justice League Comic-Con trailer makes a big deal out of uniting the DC superheroes. But it doesn't take a Batman-level intellect to figure out that one's still missing. Superman's nowhere to be seen in the latest Justice League footage reel – and since Henry Cavill was also MIA at the Warner Bros. Hall H panel, no one got a chance to ask him about it. But that latest trailer may have given us a little clue as to how the Man of Steel will figure into all of this. SEE ALSO: Watch Gal Gadot's thunderous Hall H return at Comic-Con At the very end of the video, Jeremy Irons' Alfred addresses an unseen figure. "He said you'd come. Now let's hope you're not too late." That line is prefaced by Alfred noticing that his whiskey glass is starting to shake, Jurassic Park-style. Whoever or whatever it is, it's creating a lot of commotion. Kind of like what happened to the dirt over Clark Kent's grave.  In theory, this unseen figure could be just about anyone. But in context ... it's … [Read more...]

Last year at Comic-Con, Marvel Studios officially announced Brie Larson as the star of Captain Marvel. They're still not even shooting yet, bu this year at Comic-Con, Marvel Studios dropped a few more juicy details. SEE ALSO: How to build a cinematic universe, according to Marvel mastermind Kevin Feige As has been rumored, Nick Fury will appear in Captain Marvel. What we didn't expect was what Kevin Feige said next. "In this film, Nick Fury has two eyes," he said. "Because this film takes place before the events of Iron Man 1. It's set in the early 1990s." This film takes place ... in the early 1990s And that's not even the most surprising bomb that Feige dropped during the Comic-Con panel. He additionally announced that the villains of Captain Marvel will be the Skrulls. Up until now, many fans had assumed that 20th Century Fox had the rights to the Skrulls — they're known for battling the Fantastic Four, the rights to whom are over at Fox. We know, we know: all this new info … [Read more...]

Westworld doesn't return to our screens until 2018, but the show has been filming for about a week, according to showrunner Jonathan Nolan — which is apparently just enough time to throw together a delicious new trailer for the HBO hit. We open on the show's blood-splattered player piano, and there's plenty of the red stuff on display in the teaser, which sees Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) and Teddy (James Marsden) on horseback, triumphantly hunting down the humans who have spent years toying with them for fun.  We also see Bernard (Jeffrey Wright) regarding a dead tiger (It's pretty incongruous to have one of those in the Old West setting of Sweetwater, right? Unless it escaped from a different environment?) before later hitching a ride with Head of Security Ashley Stubbs (Luke Hemsworth) and some dudes in heavy-duty body armor.  SEE ALSO: 'Westworld' star James Marsden gives us a peek at Season 2 gunslinging We also get a glimpse of Maeve (Thandie Newton) and the … [Read more...]

When Warner Bros. announced its slate of nine upcoming films at Comic-Con on Saturday, we couldn't help but notice a few big omissions. Embedded within the sizzle reel were nine titles and logos, most of which we knew were coming, some of which (like Wonder Woman II) are now officially official. Make no mistake: Nine is a lot of movies to have lined up. SEE ALSO: 'Ready Player One' trailer powers on at Comic-Con But what has become of Gotham City Sirens, the Harley Quinn-led female villain team-up which Margot Robbie boarded back in December? Wouldn't the return of another major female star — with the director, David Ayer, who first got her to screen — seem like something you'd include? The lack of mention could mean some disruptively major change has taken place Gotham City Sirens wasn't given a release date when it was reported, but a bunch of the films included in DC's demonstration don't have dates, either. There's also no Nightwing and no Black Adam, two movies that … [Read more...]

Remember the Halo live action TV show Microsoft announced way back in 2013? Unlike Spartans that never die, it sure felt like the project's been dead for quite a while. The tech titan told AR12Gaming in an interview, though, that it has never stopped developing the series and that it's still working with Steven Spielberg and Showtime like it said years ago. 343 Industries, the Microsoft Studios subsidiary in charge of the franchise, said it's merely taking its time to ensure that the final product can meet fans' expectations. AR12Gaming reached out to Microsoft to check on the project's status, considering it's been a while since we've heard anything about it. Not to mention, Microsoft has cancelled a bunch of projects within the past few years, including Xbox Entertainment Studios and Xbox Fitness. Unfortunately, the company remains as secretive as ever and has yet to reveal any juicy info about the show, … [Read more...]

That sound you just heard was the heads of every Star Trek fan exploding as details of their new show dropped at Comic-Con.  Not least of which was the fact that Spock now has a stepsister, and she's the star of the show. SEE ALSO: 'Star Trek: Discovery' finally has a premiere date and we're counting the days Star Trek Discovery, premiering September, stars Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead) as First Officer Michael Burnham. But what wasn't known until Martin-Green just announced it is that Burnham was raised by Sarek — a.k.a. Spock's dad — played by James Frain.  "We're aware that Spock's stepsister is not canon," said producer Alex Kurtzman. "Be patient with us." Meanwhile Jason Isaacs, who plays Captain Gabriel Lorca of the USS Discovery, teased the audience that in this PG-13 setting he was "not allowed to say that my Captain will probably be the most fucked up" of all the show's Starship captains going back to Kirk. "He has a lot of rough edges," … [Read more...]

Wells Fargo accidentally leaked thousands of sensitive documents, but not in the way you think. The bank wasn't hacked, and its computers didn't go on the fritz: it just inadvertently sent 1.4 gigabytes of files to a former financial adviser who subpoenaed the company as part of a lawsuit against one of its current employees. While 1.4GB of files doesn't seem that big, the collection includes at least 50,000 customers' names, Social Security numbers and sensitive financial info. According to The New York Times, which confirmed the contents of the documents, the affected clients are some of Wells Fargo's wealthiest, with investment portfolios worth tens of billions of dollars. The copious amounts of spreadsheets in the collection were apparently handed over to Gary Sinderbrand, the former financial adviser, with no confidentiality agreement. Angela A. Turiano, the lawyer who sent him the files on a CD, … [Read more...]

Here's one way in which the world of Blade Runner 2049 differs from our own: In that universe, Ridley Scott's Blade Runner doesn't exist. Which sounds obvious, yes, but it means that we get to watch Ryan Gosling discover the events of Blade Runner for the very first time in 2049. Hopefully, he's a fan.  SEE ALSO: Ryan Gosling is a grimy, scrappy man on the run in this 'Blade Runner 2049' trailer Blade Runner 2049 picks up decades after the original Blade Runner. Some things have changed. Others haven't.  A timeline shown at Comic-Con revealed that in 2020 (one year after the events of Blade Runner), the Tyrell Corporation rushed a new line of Nexus 8 models into the marketplace. "In an attempt to keep the company viable, they had extended lifespans," explained a voiceover.  In 2022, an EMP detonated, causing a massive blackout with global repercussions. One year later, in 2023, replicant prohibition was put into effect; those who could went into hiding. In 2025, the … [Read more...]

SAN DIEGO — If you thought Krypton was just going to be a poor man's Gotham, think again.  The Syfy show, slated for 2018, has thus far been pitched as a prequel set on Superman's homeworld following the Man of Steel's grandfather, Seg-El, played by British newcomer Cameron Coffe, as a young man.  But as DC Comics president Geoff Johns revealed at Comic-Con Saturday, the show has a whole raft of DC characters in it — because it's also a time-traveling extravaganza. "You'll see a lot of DC characters in this," Johns told a capacity crowd. "It's about a conspiracy from the present that's trying to stop Superman from ever being born." So far, those characters include well-known Superman enemies Braniac and Doomsday, plus Hawkwoman and Adam Strange, an old-school DC hero who can teleport between planets. Two ancient Krypton Gods, Nightwing and Flamebird, will also show up — DC's answer to Game of Thrones' dragons.  Johns promised unnamed other old DC … [Read more...]

Hypothetical: You're a Justice League superhero and you're facing off against the Suicide Squad. Who are you and who do you prefer to punch? That's the question Justice League stars faced at their San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday, and four of them stepped up right away. It's like they're ready for a fight or something. SEE ALSO: 'Justice League' trailer: Wonder Woman is back, and she's brought some new friends Jason Momoa, Justice League's Aquaman, would take Boomerang (because he'd be easiest?). Although Digger Harkness — played in the Suicide movie by Jai Courtney — was locked up by The Flash, in this hypothetical he'd face off against the aquatic superhero (and former Dothraki warlord). Gal Gadot, Justice League's Wonder Woman, has her eyes on Harley Quinn. Margot Robbie was impressively badass in Suicide Squad — the troubled movie's bright spot, to most eyes — but Diana Prince would totally win here. She's a superhuman warrior from a lost land and … [Read more...]

The first trailer for Steve Spielberg's virtual reality epic Ready Player One has just landed and the response has been positive so far.  But for those who aren't familiar with the book the film is based on, they might wonder why there are so many familiar pieces of pop culture whizzing by the screen. Well that's because in the book and the film, the next generation of VR users are obsessed with old games and films — because they lead to clues that are part of a bigger game.  SEE ALSO: 'Ready Player One' trailer powers on at Comic-Con After watching the trailer several times we managed to pick out a few video game and TV references hidden in plain sight.  The iconic red motorcycle from Akira, with the familiar Atari logo on the front wheel shaft, is a dead giveaway. A live action version of the anime classic has been in development at Warner Bros., so it's perfect branding to give us a look at the bike in this unrelated Warner Bros. film.  Image: warner … [Read more...]

Marvel Studios finally took the stage at San Diego Comic-Con today, and president Kevin Feige started things off my talking about the sequel Ant-Man and The Wasp. The standout news was several casting additions: both Michelle Pfeiffer and Laurence Fishburne will be joining the cast. Pfeiffer be playing the character Janet van Dyne, the wife of inventor Hank Pym, who was played by Michael Douglas in the original film. Van Dyne is an essential character in Marvel lore. She was the original person to take on the moniker of The Wasp, who appeared in a brief flashback sequence in the 2015 film. But in the comics she was even more integral as a founding member of The Avengers themselves. Pfeiffer herself is no stranger to comics adaptation either, famously playing Catwoman and Selina Kyle in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns. Fishburne will be taking on the roll of Dr. Bill Foster. While it’s not yet clear exactly how Foster will play into Ant-Man and The Wasp, he’s yet another … [Read more...]

Marvel might have gotten a head start on building their cinematic universe but DC is planning to catch up faster than a speeding bullet.  At Warner Bros. Pictures' Comic-Con panel on Saturday, the studio debuted a sizzle reel teasing nine upcoming DC films: Aquaman Shazam! Suicide Squad 2 The Batman Justice League Dark Batgirl Green Lantern Corps The Flash: Flashpoint Wonder Woman II Most films had been previously announced, or known to exist but not yet made fully official (Wonder Woman II). Perhaps the biggest news here was one glaring omission: Gotham City Sirens, the Suicide Squad spinoff that is centered around Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn and Batman's other female villains, Catwoman and Poison Ivy. Comic-Con would've presented a good opportunity to hype up the femme fatale team-up, so its absence could signal that the project has been backburnered.  SEE ALSO: 'Justice League' trailer: Wonder Woman is back, and she's brought some new … [Read more...]

When you're the Batman, you're the Batman until further notice. With swirls of changing winds blowing through the DCEU at Comic-Con, Ben Affleck took the stage at Hall H on Saturday and wanted to make something clear. And because he is the Batman, we will let him be very clear. "Let me be very clear," Affleck said. "I am the luckiest guy in the world. Batman is the coolest fucking guy in any universe, DC, Marvel, whatever. I'm so thrilled to do it. It's fucking amazing." OK wait — that's not clear at all. It certainly does nothing to materially dispel a story in The Hollywood Reporter this week that said Affleck's Batman could be phased out as soon as Justice League, the very movie he's here to promote. SEE ALSO: 'Justice League' trailer: Wonder Woman is back, and she's brought some new friends Affleck did say that he didn't want anyone to think his commitment to the cape and cowl had wavered when he stepped down as director. And at least Affleck seems to understand what everyone … [Read more...]

Check out the new movie poster for "Black Panther." Marvel Warning: Possible spoilers for "Black Panther" ahead.Fans eager to hear information about the upcoming "Black Panther" movie were in for a treat as the Marvel panel featured exclusive footage and behind-the-scenes details from the cast and crew at San Diego Comic-Con 2017 on Saturday. Read below for highlights of what tidbits were revealed at the panel. (Big thanks to our CNET correspondent Roger Cheng live-tweeting from the audience at Hall H.)Highlights from the Marvel "Black Panther" presentation included: Direct Ryan Coogler, Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Andy Sirkis and more attended the panel.Black Panther happens after Civil War, and it focuses on him learning to rule and how to be a … [Read more...]

Missy Elliott headlined FYF Fest on Friday — her first U.S. concert in a decade (save for a 2015 appearance with Katy Perry at Super Bowl XLIX).  Needless to say, this show was a big deal, so it's hardly surprising that Beyoncé and Solange came out to support. The three even took a photo together. Obviously, it is both flawless and an instant classic. SEE ALSO: Blue Ivy proves she's got her mother's dance moves in a video too precious for this world Behold: Thank u to my good sis @solangeknowles u know how we do! #cancerseason!& my good sis 👑@Beyonce they always have shown me ❤️& I am humbled🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/kkrLahHkwj — Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) July 22, 2017 Bonus! Here's Bey dancing backstage. Beyoncé dancing to @MissyElliott at @FYFFEST backstage (July 21). pic.twitter.com/LaeCjaX7Yr — BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey_Legion) July 22, 2017 Of course, the internet is thrilled at this reunion. "Legends … [Read more...]

Westworld’s Season 2 trailer was just shown today by HBO at Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, and the host uprising has finally come. The spot starts with a player piano starting up and Bernard Lowe (Jeffrey Wright) staring at the body of a dead tiger, all while “I Gotta Be Me” by Sammy Davis Jr. cheerfully plays on in the background. Soon after, we see Maeve (Thandie Newton) looking calmly over a scene of carnage, and Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) on horseback, aiming a gun at partygoers. The Man in the Black’s face is splattered by blood and he smiles slowly. Westworld won’t return until 2018 and a specific date has not been announced yet. Thanks to how ambitious the production is and where creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy want to take their story, the second season will take some time before it debuts. In an interview with Variety, Nolan said, “It’s an ambitious project, and HBO has encouraged us to take the time and resources that we need to … [Read more...]

No, CBS' much-delayed Star Trek: Discovery still isn't out yet, but you're at least getting a better look at how the streaming-focused series will play out. The broadcaster has released a hefty second trailer for the show that gives a better look at the USS Discovery's crew and the Klingons. It revolves around first officer Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green, above), and for good reason -- a San Diego Comic Con panel revealed that she's Spock's adoptive sister. She's clearly struggling with the contrast between Vulcan logic and the chaos she sees throughout the galaxy. The clip also provides a better look at Jason Isaacs' Captain Lorca, who's far from a squeaky-clean role model. You catch more of Michelle Yeoh, and everyone's 'favorite' conman, Harry Mudd (Rainn Wilson) gets his due. The Klingons, meanwhile, appear to be itching for a fight and have some suffering of their own. Still, there are plenty of … [Read more...]

The Hulk is having a bad day in "Thor: Ragnarok." Video screenshot by Bonnie Burton/CNET Spoiler warning: This is about all the new Marvel movies coming out soon!Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, Thor, Hulk, Black Panther, and the Avengers were the stars of the Marvel panel at the San Diego Comic-Con 2017 on Saturday. Read below for highlights of what tidbits were revealed at the panel. (Big thanks to our CNET correspondent Roger Cheng live-tweeting from the audience at Hall H.)Ant-Man: Fans saw new Ant Man and the Wasp footage -- concept art and pre-CGI videoAnt Man will go giant again. MIchael Douglas wears his own Ant Man suit. Michelle Pfeifer has been cast as Janet Van Dyne. "She was our dream choice," says producer Kevin Feige.Hannah John-Kamen is playing … [Read more...]