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Legendary Entertainment Brings Film and Comics Talent, Previews and Fan Action To Comic-Con 2012

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LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS FILM AND COMICS TALENT, PREVIEWS AND FAN ACTION 
TO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2012

 

LG Electronics Bring Fans Exclusive Content And A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Watch Never-Before-Seen Footage From Upcoming Film Releases – 
Hosted By Some of Hollywood’s Top Talent While IMAX Will Showcase One Of The Cameras Used To Film The Dark Knight Rises In The Legendary Booth

 

Burbank, CA – July 10, 2012 –Legendary Entertainment is prepared to deliver to fans an intimate look at its upcoming movie and comic releases during the upcoming Comic-Con International 2012. With a strong lineup of talent, and an unforgettable viewing experience in 3D and HD, Legendary’s booth is the hub for fans to be part of the action with panel sessions, autograph signings, and giveaways – all surrounding the company’s high-profile film and comic releases.

Additionally, a select group of lucky fans will get taken behind-the-scenes for an opportunity to see exclusive footage from upcoming movies presented by Legendary and LG – hosted by Legendary’s directors and producers. For a complete list of Legendary activities at the convention, please see below:

Comics

Comic-Con International will be a true coming out party for Legendary’s Comic division. In addition to providing new details on the label’s fall release –The Tower Chronicles â€“ Legendary will unveil a parade of the top names in the industry who be announcing all new IPs. The talent will be hosting a Legendary Comics panel on Thursday, July 12 at 5 pm in Room 6A. Additionally, each of them will be signing in Legendary’s booth throughout the convention.

The build-up to the release of Legendary’s first original IP, The Tower Chronicles, continues as Comic-Con will be the venue for the reveal of compelling assets and information. Telling the story of supernatural bounty hunter John Tower, the three-part series features a story created by Legendary Entertainment’s Chairman and CEO Thomas Tull. The book is being written by Matt Wagner (Grendel) and drawn by Simon Bisley (2000 AD).

Film

On the film side, Legendary’s booth will feature the Mini Tumbler from The Dark Knight Rises, two costumes from Pacific Rim, both of which have never been seen, and artwork from future films like Man of Steel. Additionally, Pacific Rim director Guillermo del Toro will be signing in the booth on Friday. Legendary will also give attendees a peek inside the company’s upcoming projects with exclusive content on LG 3D and HD TVs and smartphones. For fans who want to find out the most up-to-date details and insider information on Legendary’s film slate, the company will have a presence in Hall H on Saturday.

LG Partnership

In addition to the activities at the Legendary booth and Hall H, the company, along with consumer electronics giant LG, will be offering lucky fans an opportunity win The Pass. By following Legendary’s social media platforms or visiting the booth during the show fans will get the chance to come to the Legendary booth at a specified time each day to win a T-shirt. A group of randomly selected fans will have a bonus wrapped in their shirts – a pass to one of two special behind-closed-doors screenings to show exclusive never-been-seen content. Taking place on Saturday night and on Sunday afternoon, these screenings will provide Pass recipients the chance to watch never-before seen footage from a selection of upcoming films (although the actual films are not being announced they will be selected from a group of high-profile releases that could include, but is not limited to,Pacific Rim, Seventh Son, and more). Each screening, which will be shown on top of the line LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs with 3D and True HD displays, will be hosted by esteemed talent associated with upcoming Legendary features.

IMAX Partnership

Through a partnership with IMAX, the booth will showcase one of the IMAX cameras used on the production of The Dark Knight Rises. An IMAX representative on hand to answer visitors’ questions about the technology and filming process.

ABOUT LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT

Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television (Legendary Television) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic.  Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary is building a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property.  Among the wholly-owned projects that Legendary Pictures is currently developing in-house are the upcoming Seventh Son, directed by Sergei Bodrov; the Jackie Robinson biopic 42; an adaptation of the phenomenally successful interactive game universe Warcraft; Godzilla, based on Toho Company’s famed character; Warren Ellis’ Gravel; and Mass Effect, based on Electronic Arts’ and BioWare’s hit videogame franchise. Upcoming Legendary releases with partner Warner Bros. include the highly anticipated Pacific Rim, as well as Hangover 3, Man of Steel, Jack the Giant Killer, 300: Battle of Artemisium, and this summer’s The Dark Knight Rises.  Previous successful Legendary and Warner Bros. releases include the critically acclaimed Inception, which has been a box office smash grossing more than $823 million worldwide, as well as the global blockbusters The Hangover,Parts I and II (over $1 billion worldwide total), Clash of the Titans ($493 million worldwide), The Dark Knight ($1 billion worldwide), and 300 ($456 million worldwide).

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Pacific Rim (2013): Comic Con Movie Poster Revealed

Warner Bros. and Guillermo Del Toro will be bringing the epic sci-fi robot monster movie Pacific Rim to the San Diego Comic Con next week, and now a new movie poster has been released!

Pacific Rim opens July 12th, 2013, directed by Guillermo Del Toro, starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, and Ron Perlman.

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(Via Bleeding Cool)

Synopsis:

When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end.  To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge.  But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju.  On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past.  Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

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Pacific Rim (2013): First Look At Charlie Hunnam

We get our first look at Charlie Hunnam in Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim as well as actress Rinko Kikuchi.

The image features Hunnam as a Mech pilot along side Kikuchi as they control a Jaeger — the massive robots contructed to defend the Earth against the monstrous invading threat known as the Kaiju.

Pacific Rim opens July 12th, 2013, directed by Guillermo Del Toro, starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, and Ron Perlman.

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Iron Man 3, Pacific Rim, Total Recall, The Expendables 2 and More Appearing At Comic Con

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:1992:]]This year’s San Diego Comic Con is being held July 12-15th, and it looks to be as big as ever!

We already reported that Warner Bros. is bringing The Hobbit as well as a first look at footage from the new Superman movie, the Man of Steel.

Variety also has the following movies appearing:

• Expect footage from Disney and Marvel Studios with Iron Man 3, as well as Wreck It Ralph, Oz: The Great and Powerful and Lone Ranger.

• Legendary Pictures will feature Guillermo Del Toro’s epic robot monster movie, Pacific Rim.

• Sony will bring Total Recall, possibly Premium Rush, Here Comes The Boom and Will Smith’s sci-fi flick, After Earth.

• Summit with Twilight.

• Lionsgate with The Expendables 2, and possibility Dredd.

• It is unknown if Universal is participating; if so, look for The Bourne Legacy, Keanu Reeve’s 47 Ronin, and the Dark Horse Comics adaptation, R.I.P.D., as possibilities.

• Relativity Media will not be back.

• Fox and Paramount might not show as well, which would mean no Star Trek 2 from Paramount.

• And The Dark Knight Rises will not be there.

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Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim (2013): First Look At Idris Elba

Check out a first look at Idris Elba from Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim!

The image appears in the latest issue of Total Film Magazine.

Not much is known about the movie, other than what the synopsis states (below), but I think Idris Elba (Thor) plays a Jaeger pilot.

Looks very cool!

Pacific Rim opens July 12th, 2013 directed by Guillermo Del Toro, and starring Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day,  Idris Elba and Ron Perlman.

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(Via MovieHole)

Synopsis:

From acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ epic sci-fi actionadventure “Pacific Rim.”
 
When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end.  To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge.  But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju.  On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past.  Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.
 
Oscar® nominee Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth”) is directing “Pacific Rim” from a script by Travis Beacham (“Clash of the Titans”).  Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Mary Parent are producing, with Callum Greene serving as executive producer.
 
The film stars Charlie Hunnam (TV’s “Sons of Anarchy”), Idris Elba (“Thor”), Rinko Kikuchi (“The Brothers Bloom”), Charlie Day (“Horrible Bosses”), and Ron Perlman (the “Hellboy” films).  The ensemble cast also includes Max Martini, Robert Kazinsky, Clifton Collins, Jr., Burn Gorman, Larry Joe Campbell, Diego Klattenhoff, and Brad William Henke.
 
Del Toro’s behind-the-scenes team includes Academy Award®-winning director of photography Guillermo Navarro, production designer Andrew Neskoromny, editor Peter Amundson, and costume designer Kate Hawley.
 
Slated for release in Summer 2013, “Pacific Rim” is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.  The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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Pacific Rim (2013): Official Synopsis Released

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:1349:]]The official synopsis for Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim has been released.

In addition, it’s being said that the first look at Pacific Rim will take place at this Summer’s San Diego Comic Con, and also the movie will be in 3-D.

When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed-up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

(Via Marketsaw)

Pacific Rim opens July 12th, 2013, directed by Guillermo Del Toro, starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, and Ron Perlman.

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Pacific Rim (2013): First Look At Tokyo (Toronto) Set

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Guillermo del Toro’s huge sci-fi epic monster movie, Pacific Rim, filmed north of the border in Toronto, ON.

CBC News was on hand to cover the transformation of their city into Tokyo, Japan, with the following video.

While not too revealing, it does give us an idea of the level and amount of work put into making movie fans happy.

Pacific Rim sees an alien attack threaten the Earth, with giant robot Mechs piloted by humans deployed to fight off the menance and defend mankind.

The movie opens in theaters July 12th, 2013.

 

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Warner Bros. Bumps Pacific Rim To July 2013 Release Date

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:1018:]]Guillermo Del Toro’s big sci-fi monster robot movie, Pacific Rim, has seen its release date bumped back to July 2013.

Originally slated for a May 10th, 2013 release, Warner Bros. has moved the release to July 12th, 2013, according to the schedule at BoxOfficeMojo.com.

The other movie listed to debut the same day is Grown Ups 2.

The original release date in May saw Pacific Rim debuting one week after Iron Man 3, as well as one week prior to the Star Trek sequel, with Fast and the Furious 6 and The Hang Over 3 scheduled two weeks following.

Could be WB didn’t want Del Toro’s blockbuster, Pacific Rim, lost with all the big May sequels.

The July shift sees really no competition, other than Jurassic Park 3D on July 17th, and The Wolverine two weeks later on the 26th.

Pacific Rim sees an alien attack threaten the Earth, with giant robot Mechs piloted by humans deployed to fight off the menance and defend mankind.

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Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton Talk Pacific Rim San Diego Comic-Con

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MARCUS DUNSTAN & PATRICK MELTON
Photo Credit: John Gulager

Back in October at the New York Comic Con we had the pleasure of speaking to screenwriters Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton on their new supernatural horror novel, Black Light.

Dunstan and Melton are known for their work on the Saw franchise, the Feast series of movies, as well as the upcoming Piranha 3DD.

During the interview we found out that they would be heading to Toronto to work on Guillermo del Toro’s huge sci-fi monster movie, Pacific Rim. However, we were sworn to secrecy and couldn’t talk much on the subject.

Now, speaking with Fearnet.com, the writers have offered up some details about Guillermo del Toro’s new blockbuster movie. Dunstan and Melton have been brought on board to help with Travis Beacham’s screenplay.

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Melton states that the movie will have a 2013 release, and we could possibly see some footage at the upcoming 2012 San Diego Comic Con this July.

“Pacific Rim is Guillermo del Toro’s new movie which is coming out in 2013. It is going to kick major ass. It’s giant monsters versus giant robots, and Guillermo del Toro is the only person who could bring it to you. That was an amazing experience, because we read the script, and so we went in knowing what the producers and studio wanted us to do; and we went in and met Guillermo, and he started showing us the tests by ILM. They were just mind-blowing. I think they’ll probably show something at Comic-Con 2012. Because they should be done by then, or close to done by then. I’m telling you, it’s gonna rule Hall H when Guillermo, the king of geeks, comes out and shows some of the stuff he’s shot. People are gonna be blow[n] away.”

Dunstan adds that the movie fits around the PG to PG-13 rating.

“This is a PG movie; Most of his stuff is pretty edgy, for the most part. Nothing below PG-13 that I can think of. So this is his sort of four-quadrant movie. But it’s got all the traits of a Guillermo movie, with the monsters and the younger characters and the things that go bump in the night… It’s pretty great.”

Pacific Rim has a May 13th, 2013 release date, and is directed by Guillermo del Toro starring Idris Elba, Ron Perlman, Charlie Hunnam, Charlie Day and Rinko Kikuchi.

“When an alien attack threatens the Earth’s existence, giant robots piloted by humans are deployed to fight off the menace.”

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Idris Elba Talks ‘Thor 2,’ ‘Avengers’ and Robots In ‘Pacific Rim’

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Last night’s Golden Globe awards saw Idris Elba take the Best Actor in a TV mini series or movie, for Luther.

Elba, who played Heimdall, is currently filming and starring in the Guillermo Del Toro epic, Pacific Rim, briefly spoke with MTV and mentioned the monster movie in addition to Thor 2 and The Avengers.

Elba said that Pacific Rim is going to be huge and that there are monsters – and robots. He confirmed he will be reprising his role as the all-seeing Asgardian in Thor 2, and when questioned about a possible appearance in The Avengers, Elba said he wasn’t sure about that one.

Regarding the robots mentioned, an alien attack (giant monsters) threatens Earth and the humans pilot robots to fend them off; more akin to Mechs, I believe.

Check it out: