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Disney: 'The Avengers' will be in 3-Dupdated: Fri Dec 23 2011 09:27:00

Hulk smash! Right into the theater!

'The Night Circus' looks to enchant fans of 'Twilight' and 'Harry Potter'updated: Mon Sep 19 2011 12:46:00

Take the magic of the "Harry Potter" novels, add in a story of forbidden love like "Twilight" and you have what publishers hope is the makings of another blockbuster in "The Night Circus."

People.com: Jason Momoa: How He Bulked Up for Conan the Barbarianupdated: Fri Jul 29 2011 14:14:00

Jason Momoa worked out six hours a day and ate a lot of protein for the role

A day at the 'Con with Jon (Cryer)updated: Fri Jul 29 2011 09:34:00

By way of full disclosure, I have known Jon Cryer and writer/director Richard Schenkman for roughly 15 years and consider them friends.

People.com: David Arquette Steps Out with Joe Francis's Exupdated: Tue Jul 26 2011 12:33:00

"They were very affectionate and playful," an onlooker at Comic-Don tells PEOPLE

People.com: Elizabeth Reaser: Last Day Shooting Breaking Dawn Was Weirdupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 18:54:00

"It hadn't really hit any of us yet. We were just sort of in shock," the actress says

People.com: Charlie Day, Mary Elizabeth Ellis Expecting a Babyupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 06:41:00

The comedian and Always Sunny costar Mary Elizabeth Ellis will welcome their first child this December

People.com: Twilight Takes Comic-Con!updated: Sat Jul 23 2011 22:13:00

Breakfast with fans! That infamous honeymoon scene! See what went down when Rob, Kristen and more hit the San Diego fest

People.com: Nikki Reed Is a Die-Hard Fan of Fiancé Paul McDonaldupdated: Sat Jul 23 2011 22:13:00

"I would camp out to go see my almost-husband anywhere," says the Twilight actress

How the integrated body worksupdated: Fri Jul 22 2011 16:06:00

Dr. Deepak Chopra describes how human body functions as an integrated whole.

Chopra tackles superheroes, science and spiritualityupdated: Fri Jul 22 2011 16:06:00

With more than 60 books to his name and countless speaking engagements, Dr. Deepak Chopra is widely known for his opinions on topics from spirituality to medicine.

People.com: Kristen Stewart Dishes on Breaking Dawn's 'Secret Service' Style Wedding Shootupdated: Fri Jul 22 2011 11:55:00

The Breaking Dawn star recalls all the precautions the cast and crew took to avoid spoilers

Sci-fi women more than hot babesupdated: Wed Jul 20 2011 15:24:00

"Women and men of the fleet: This is your president. We have come to a crossroads in our long and painful journey," Laura Roslin tells the survivors of humanity's near-destruction while a mutiny rages on.

Comic-Con exclusive toys we're excited aboutupdated: Thu Jul 14 2011 11:00:00

You can almost hear them now. The throngs descending on San Diego Comic-Con, ready to devour as much pop culture as they can possibly muster over an extra-long weekend.

Fantasy fans ready to 'Dance with Dragons'updated: Tue Jul 12 2011 17:12:00

It may be early July but "winter is coming." In fact, winter finally arrives this week for fans of George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice & Fire." Following a six-year wait, the fifth and latest book, "A Dance with Dragons," hits stores Tuesday.

Can 'The Walking Dead' scare up viewers?updated: Mon Dec 06 2010 17:55:00

Paul Ivy will never forget his first time seeing "Night of the Living Dead."

'The Walking Dead' invade TVupdated: Mon Dec 06 2010 17:55:00

Creator of "The Walking Dead,'" Robert Kirkman, talks about the AMC series based on his hit zombie comic.

'Vampire' stars sink teeth in questionsupdated: Wed Nov 03 2010 17:39:00

The stars of the CW's 'The Vampire Diaries' team up with CNN iReport at Comic-Con 2010 to find out why we love vampires.

How to escape a time loopupdated: Tue Sep 07 2010 15:32:00

What would you do if you ran into a future version of yourself?

5 sequel games to look forward toupdated: Fri Jul 30 2010 12:14:00

When a series of video games is beloved by fans, it's risky for makers to put a new game in the series out for testing.

People.com: Seth Rogen Likes Men in Tightsupdated: Tue Jul 27 2010 15:08:00

"I read very few books without pictures of men in tights in them," he tells PEOPLE of his love of comics

TV shows hope to hook viewers at Comic-Conupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 14:35:00

Launching a show at San Diego Comic-Con can be a risky business, but sometimes it pays off. "Lost," "Heroes" and "Glee" all went on to spectacular first seasons after panels at Comic-Con.

'Jeffster!' wants your Comic-con storiesupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 14:35:00

"Chuck" two-man band "Jeffster!" and CNN iReport wants your stories of the rocking parties at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

Gamers get a look at 'Halo: Reach' at Comic-Conupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 13:42:00

Comic-Con International makes headlines mostly as a showcase for Hollywood's latest offerings, but video game companies know how to make an impression at the show as well.

2010 Comic-Con kicks offupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 08:41:00

Fans flock to the 2010 kick off of Comic-Con.

At Comic-Con, movies go big or go homeupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 08:41:00

Only at San Diego Comic-Con, the annual gathering of self-proclaimed fanboys and fangirls, can an early screening of a movie feel like a rock concert, and then literally become one.

Comics still have a place at Comic-Conupdated: Sun Jul 25 2010 18:31:00

While the latest movie releases might be the most visible part of the annual San Diego Comic-Con, the comic books themselves certainly haven't been lost in the shuffle.

'The Hoff,' Shatner and more at Comic-Conupdated: Sun Jul 25 2010 18:31:00

Celebrities of all stripes attend San Diego Comic-Con 2010. CNN iReporters take you up-close to the stars.

Stabbing at Comic-Conupdated: Sun Jul 25 2010 13:00:00

A Comic-Con attendee stabbed another near the eye after an argument over seats. iReporter Zennie Abraham reports.

Police: Man stabbed with pen at Comic-Conupdated: Sun Jul 25 2010 13:00:00

A Comic-Con attendee stabbed another near the eye with a pen Saturday after they got into an argument over whether one was sitting too close to the other, police said.

People.com: QUOTED: Anna Paquin Finds Fun in Kicking Buttupdated: Sun Jul 25 2010 10:27:00

Her own possibly violent nature frightens the star of the HBO hit True Blood

People.com: Meet Brad Pitt's Most Crazed Fan: Tina Feyupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 13:33:00

"I've sent him over a 100 letters," Tina Fey says at Comic-Con, "and 100 chunks of my hair"

Collecting exclusive Comic-Con toysupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 12:30:00

Avid "Comic-Con exclusive" collector "DODGRR" has taken his passion for these toys and become a toy designer himself.

The secret world of Comic-Con collectorsupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 12:30:00

Justin Hauner and his friend, Ben Fucik, were in a hurry. Their flight home from San Diego, California, to Appleton, Wisconsin, was taking off soon, and they had to get to the airport in time.

How to speak Klingon: Aliens at Comic-Conupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 12:28:00

With San Diego Comic-Con little more than a day away, a group of Klingons gathered at the Gaslamp Quarter trolley stop at 6 a.m. They watched as English signs were replaced with placards written with the Klingon language.

The long rollout: Studios build early buzz at Comic-Conupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 12:27:00

When the seventh annual San Diego Comic-Con took place in 1976, the gathering of a few thousand fans was just what its name implied: a convention about comic books.

Is this Comic-Con? Fans debate 'mainstream' panelsupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 12:23:00

What is seen by some as the holy four-day weekend for geek culture at San Diego Comic-Con has gone mainstream in a big way for the past few years.

New video games hope to make splash at Comic-Conupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 09:58:00

Fresh off their E3 convention in June, video-game makers are setting their sights on new audiences as they arrive at the Comic-Con convention opening Thursday in San Diego, California.

People.com: PHOTO: Angelina Jolie Hits Comic-Conupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 08:48:00

Angelina Jolie tells fans why she and her Salt character are both "a little off"

How 'Avatar' fans took over the worldupdated: Tue Jan 19 2010 13:58:00

Obsessive, overenthusiastic, fanatical -- call them what you will.

Hey, Hollywood, the fangirls are callingupdated: Thu Nov 19 2009 18:28:00

Melissa Buttigieg, 23, saw "Twilight" 15 times in the theater. Hassina Ford, 19, watched it on the big screen 10 times, and Aimee Murphy, 22, watches the DVD every day.

People.com: David Boreanaz Staying Home - Just in Caseupdated: Wed Aug 19 2009 13:38:00

As Baby No. 2's due date nears, the Bones star isn't wandering far

People.com: New Moon Star Dishes on Faux Nude Sceneupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 16:47:00

Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Volturi bloodsucker Caius, jokes about baring it all

People.com: Reps Deny Scarlett & Ryan Fight Caused Him to Miss Comic-Conupdated: Thu Jul 30 2009 00:29:00

Reynolds, who will play the Green Lantern, never planned to attend the event

People.com: Penguin Love for True Blood Coupleupdated: Tue Jul 28 2009 12:49:00

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer hit San Diego SeaWorld

People.com: Ladies of Comic-Con Reveal Their Favorite Festival Momentsupdated: Mon Jul 27 2009 22:29:00

Kristen Stewart, Audrina Patridge, Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Bell and more rate everything from fan moments to costumes

People.com: VIDEO: Taylor Lautner & Robert Pattinson's Abs Ignite New Moon Frenzy at Comic-Conupdated: Sat Jul 25 2009 10:28:00

In just-released scenes, the love triangle between Twilight's Edward, Bella and Jacob heats up

People.com: Katrina Bowden Is Just Not That Into Robert Pattinsonupdated: Sat Jul 25 2009 10:28:00

The 30 Rock actress says the Twilight hunk isn't her type

People.com: Costar: Robert and Kristen Have Incredible Chemistryupdated: Fri Jul 24 2009 14:12:00

New Moon's Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart cause a stir at Comic-Con

People.com: Robert Pattinson: Fame Isn't the 'Worst Thing'updated: Fri Jul 24 2009 08:07:00

The New Moon star tells fans at Comic-Con that life hasn't changed too much

Zombies to show up at Comic-Conupdated: Thu Jul 23 2009 11:39:00

Hundreds of people attending Comic-Con in San Diego, California, will transform into zombies on Thursday.

'Twilight' fans bring 'Trek'-like frenzy to conventionsupdated: Wed Jul 22 2009 15:42:00

There is no fan like a "Twilighter."

People.com: New Terminator Poster Frightens at Comic-Conupdated: Wed Jul 30 2008 15:49:00

Christian Bale's new movie has very scary-looking artwork on its poster

Time.com: Comic-Con: And the Winner Is ...updated: Mon Jul 28 2008 16:00:00

The highs and lows of the annual pop-culture fiesta, from Hugh Jackman's surprise appearance to Star Trek's no-show

People.com: Pal: Ben & Jen Are on the Hunt for a Houseupdated: Mon Jul 28 2008 10:55:00

Director Kevin Smith says the couple, who are expecting baby No. 2, are looking for a bigger place

People.com: Mark Wahlberg: Why I'm Ready for Marriageupdated: Mon Jul 28 2008 09:25:00

Settled down with another baby due, he says, "We have a much better chance at succeeding"

People.com: Paris Hilton: I Feel Like a Grown-Up Nowupdated: Mon Jul 28 2008 07:36:00

The heiress credits her blissful romance with Benji Madden for making her more mature

Time.com: Watching Watchmen at Comic-Conupdated: Sat Jul 26 2008 11:00:00

Die-hard fans get sneak peeks at the upcoming film of Alan Moore's classic graphic novel. So far, they appear to approve

Time.com: Twilight and True Blood at Comic Conupdated: Fri Jul 25 2008 12:00:00

For vampire fans, it'll be a busy, bloody fall on the big and small screens

Time.com: Comics Fans Flock to Comic-Conupdated: Wed Jul 23 2008 21:00:00

The most passionate Spider-Men, Storm Troopers, Harry Potters and other pop-culture fanatics are headed south for their annual pilgrimage

The birth of hypeupdated: Tue Jul 27 2004 10:04:00

Comic-Con International -- a four-day pop culture gala that took place in San Diego, California, July 22-25 -- delivered its yearly dosage of cult celebrities, ravenous fans wearing costumes both stunning and freakish, and world-premiere scoops for the comic book and film industries.

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