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Avengers, Wolverine, and more: Comic-Con panels await fans
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Avengers, Wolverine, and more: Comic-Con panels await fans

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comic-Con is featuring panels and activations for upcoming superhero films and series, including Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday" and DC Studios' "Lanterns."
  • The convention also includes diverse attractions like cosplay contests, autograph sessions, and panels on video games and film art.
  • Notable appearances include Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, "Ghosts" actor Asher Grodman, and stars from "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" and "Widow's Bay."

Comic-Con is buzzing with activity, showcasing major upcoming projects from Hollywood studios and offering fans a wide array of entertainment. Marvel Studios is generating anticipation for "Avengers: Doomsday," set for a December release, aiming to reignite public interest in superhero films. Their panel in Hall H is a highly anticipated event at the convention.

DC Studios is also present, promoting its HBO series "Lanterns" with a "training headquarters" activation and a panel featuring stars Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler. Like Marvel, DC is using the convention's main stage, Hall H, to connect with fans, a venue known for its 6,500-person capacity.

The convention's scope extends beyond superhero franchises, encompassing a variety of interests. Panels cover topics from video games and film poster art to fencing, with Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson and actor Asher Grodman discussing "Hollywood's romance with fencing." Fans of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" can look forward to a trailer for its third season, while Apple TV+ celebrates "Widow's Bay" and its 19 Emmy nominations.

Other highlights include a panel for "Spaceballs: The New One," bringing back original cast members like Rick Moranis and Mel Brooks. The convention, which runs until Sunday, also features cosplay contests, autograph sessions, and obstacle courses, solidifying its status as the nation's largest pop culture gathering.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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