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Marvel's Absence Might Have Clouded Comic-Con. But Fans Found a Silver Lining
- On July 22, signage at the San Diego Convention Center welcomed fans, even as Hall H went without Marvel and other major studios.
- Broadening beyond comics, anime and animation have grown at Comic-Con, and inside Hall H, reflecting shifts in nerd culture and fandom.
- Cosplayers stole the show on Saturday, and Robbie Weber of Los Angeles said he skipped Hall H to explore other activations.
- DC filled programming gaps by sending Peacemaker star John Cena and producer James Gunn, and the 'Peacefest' activation with series props and a live concert drew major demand.
- Peacemaker season two will premiere August 21, 2025 on HBO Max, accompanied by a new poster and a trailer debuting at the Hall H panel.
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Los Angeles TimesMarvel's absence might have clouded Comic-Con. But fans found a silver lining
Over the years, Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con has built a reputation — and an expectation — as the room where Hollywood juggernauts in attendance at the annual pop culture extravaganza unveil exclusive footage, break news and share behind-the-scenes…
Marvel’s absence might have clouded Comic-Con. But fans found a silver lining
SAN DIEGO — Over the years, Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con has built a reputation — and an expectation — as the room where Hollywood juggernauts in attendance at the annual pop culture extravaganza unveil exclusive footage, break news and share behind-the-scenes stories with devoted fans, who often spend hours in line just for a chance to make it through the doors. It’s not surprising, then,that headlines going into this year’s Comic-Con, which c…
Sydney Morning Herald
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David James Elliott is ready to bring back 'JAG' with Catherine Bell
The legal procedural ended two decades ago, after 10 seasons. But Elliott tells EW at Comic-Con that he's open to revisiting the show.2025 marks 20 years since JAG aired its final episode — and series star David James Elliott thinks that's enough time away to justify revisiting the Emmy-winning legal procedural.During a visit to Entertainment Weekly's Comic-Con video studio Saturday to promote his new supernatural horror series Revival, Elliott …
Comic-Con 2025: The best things we saw Saturday
Saturday is typically one of the biggest days at Comic-Con, and this year cosplayers stole the show. Trekkies were out in full force for a “Star Trek Universe” panel featuring “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” and “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” cast and creators. Union-Tribune reporters were out looking for highlights. Here’s what they saw. Flash mob A flash dance inspired by “Star Trek: Strange New World” was seen Saturday in the Gaslamp Quarter …
'Peacemaker' Season 2: Trailer and James Gunn Announces Theme Song
DC Studios’ 2025 San Diego Comic-Con presence centered around season two of Peacemaker, premiering August 21, 2025 on HBO Max. The Peacemaker panel was one of the most popular at this year’s Comic-Con, and the “Peacefest” activation with props from the series and a live concert was one of the most sought-after tickets. James Gunn and stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Tim Meadows, and So…
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