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:

Kevin Smith, Stan Lee, Eli Roth

Cast

Credited cast:
Kenneth Branagh	...	Self
Seth Rogen	...	Self
Thomas Jane	...	Self
Seth Green	...	Self
Guillermo del Toro	...	Self
Stan Lee	...	Self
Corey Feldman	...	Self
Edgar Wright	...	Self
Kevin Smith	...	Self
Joss Whedon	...	Self
Eli Roth	...	Self
Paul Scheer	...	Self
Adrianne Curry	...	Salve Leia
Frank Miller	...	Self
Matt Groening	...	Self

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:

superhero | comic book | artist | convention | 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

Did You Know?

Connections

References Shrek (2001)

User Reviews

Spurlock captures the heart of the San Diego Con

I've been to the Comic Con International 5 times over the years and this movie captures the feel and the heart of the convention even though comics become less and less the core of the event each year. I won't tell you why....but you will definitely tear up during one of the climactic scenes. Show this movie to you family and friends so they will understand why nerds are such good people.....and if you aren't a nerd, that's your loss! It's available online so you don't have to be near one of the limited number of theaters showing this movie....I can't wait for the DVD to be released since this is already my pick for documentary of the year!

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 2012 (Poland)

Also Known As:

Comic Con: Ein Trip durch die Welt des größten Science-Fiction und Fantasy Festivals

Filming Locations:

San Diego, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,203, 8 April 2012

Gross USA:

$34,665

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$34,665

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mutant Enemy, POW! Entertainment, Thomas Tull Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color