Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)

A behind-the-scenes look at the fans who gather by the thousands each year in San Diego, California to attend Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention.

Director:

Morgan Spurlock

Writers:

Jeremy Chilnick, Morgan Spurlock,

Stars:

Eli Roth, Seth Rogen, Kevin Smith

Cast

Credited cast:
Eli Roth	...	Himself
Seth Rogen	...	Himself
Seth Green	...	Himself
Kevin Smith	...	Himself
Adrianne Curry	...	Salve Leia
Stan Lee	...	Himself
Paul Scheer	...	Himself
Paul Dini	...	Himself
Jon Schnepp	...	Himself
Holly Conrad	...	Herself
Scott Mantz	...	Himself
Jessica Merizan
Mish'al Samman	...	Himself
S.K. Darling	...	(as Se Young Kang)
Michael Bender	...	Himself

Storyline

Since 1970, Comic-Con in San Diego has grown from an small and obscure comic book event, to a major multi-media extravaganza attracting thousands. As various creative celebrities discuss what attracts them to this shindig and how it has grown and changed, we follow various people who have come from all over. Whether it be a veteran comic book vendor trying to make a profit in an event that is now marginalizing his medium, aspiring artists wanting to break into it, an ambitious costumer or a romantic geek with a special surprise for his girlfriend, they all experience a special time of year where the fantastic imagination is celebrated.

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Plot Keywords:

comic book | san diego california | convention | artist | fan | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sex and drug references, language and brief horror images

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 2012 (Poland)

Also Known As:

Comic-Con Epizod V: Fani kontratakuja

Filming Locations:

San Diego, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$8,203 (USA) (6 April 2012)

Gross:

$34,665 (USA) (27 April 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mutant Enemy, Thomas Tull Productions, Warrior Poets

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Superman (1941)

User Reviews

Comic Con Insights

I had heard of comic-con before but never really understood what went on there. I was a huge comic book fan (X-men, Tales from the Crypt and Archie, etc.) but I really did not think that they were still all that popular, especially with the all the electronic gadgets that are out today. As the film illustrated, there are still folks out there that love to draw action figures (my brother being one of them) and are looking to break into the comic book industry. The two gentlemen depicted in this film are adamant about the opportunity to show the portfolios of their art and this film takes us with them on their journey on trying to get there and get someone to look at their work and hire them. I actually started to feel sorry for one of the guys because he was really heart-broken and I felt his pain. The film also showed other aspects of the convention like what goes into actually making some of the costumes that are showcased and what the sales folks have to compete with trying to sell their books in an electronic age. I enjoyed the film about the inter-working of the convention that is held in San Diego annually; I just had no idea that so many people attended and how many geeks (me being one) are actually left in this world. Emma and I are planning on attending the one that will be held here in Irving, Texas next month. That should make for some interesting pictures (smile). If you are a lover of comic books, action heroes and all related stuff, this would be an excellent film for you to experience.