Marriott Expansion Paves Way for Comic-Con Growth
March 15, 2016
Comic-Con’s neighbor hotel, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, is wrapping up over a year and a half of construction on an expansion project that
Editorials/Opinions
Lessons Learned: Never Assume, It Can Be A Legendary Mistake
August 4, 2015
With San Diego Comic-Con over and my euphoria beginning to wain, I can now reflect back on this year’s Comic-Con and point out a lesson
Why I’m Never Going to Hall H Again. Until Next Year. Maybe.
July 17, 2015
Last year I was telling everyone that I was done with Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con. Overnight wait? Long lines? Mad rush (not running
EDITORIAL: The San Diego Comic-Con General Hotel Sale Failed On Every Level – And Why That’s Not Acceptable
March 27, 2015
UPDATE: At 6:08PM PT on March 27, 2015, Comic-Con International issued this statement to us: We’re obviously disappointed the hotel sale didn’t run as smoothly
Exploring the Marvel Experience
February 19, 2015
Since Comic-Con can’t come soon enough, we can be satisfied for now by The Marvel Experience, the “hyper-reality tour” that takes you inside the world
History Channel ‘Vikings’ Season 3 Premiere Review: Does The New Episode Live up to SDCC 2014 Panel Expectations
February 19, 2015
History Channel’s first ever scripted saga, Vikings, is ready to raid television sets once again with season three, premiering Thursday, February 19th at 10ET/9CT. The historical
3Dlight FX Review: Captain America’s Shield
February 3, 2015
Nightlights aren’t just for kids, as Canadian 3D deco lights company 3DlightFX has been proving. The company offers a wide selection of 3D lights that
‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ Review
January 21, 2015
On January 15, 2015, I was lucky enough to attend an early screening of the 20th Century Fox movie Kingsman: The Secret Service. The promotion
Jeremy Rutz Departs as Editor-In-Chief of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
August 15, 2014
After four years with the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog (two of which were served as Editor-in-Chief), Jeremy Rutz has made the decision to depart
San Diego Comic-Con 2014: The Team’s Favorite Moments
August 4, 2014
Every year The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog reflects on the week that was and highlights the top moments of SDCC. As with last year,
SDCC 2014: The Programming Problem
August 3, 2014
This was a very strange year for the programming schedule of San Diego Comic-Con, particularly that of Hall H. The lines were the worst we’d
San Diego Comic-Con: Looking Ahead to 2015
August 2, 2014
Even though we aren’t even done with our 2014 coverage, we’re already starting to look forward to 2015. And when we say “look forward to”,
Zachary Levi Reveals Nerd HQ Crowdfunding Tactics
March 11, 2014
Three years ago, whether he intended to or not, Zachary Levi changed San Diego Comic-Con for the better. While there had always been offsite events
Editorial: How ‘Psych’ Shaped My SDCC Experience
February 6, 2014
We all have our Comic-Con firsts — our first experience at the convention, our first panel, our first reason for even attending. And the magical
Reader Response: Preregistration Changes – Good Or Bad?
January 29, 2014
When Comic-Con International announced earlier this week that they would be changing the way the EPIC Registration waiting room would function, basing your place in
Editorial: The Rise and Fall of Comic Conventions?
January 28, 2014
Believe me when I say, when you’re at the top, everyone is aiming for you. That’s how Comic-Con International must feel over the past couple
Dear Santa: San Diego Comic-Con Wish List (Part 2)
December 13, 2013
We’ve already given Santa our Wish List for Comic Con, but we also asked our readers to share some of the things at the top
Dear Santa: San Diego Comic-Con Wish List (Part 1)
December 11, 2013
In case you somehow hadn’t guessed, we’re pretty big Comic Con fans around here. We love the atmosphere, the volume and diversity in their panel
Hasbro Delivers SDCC 2013 Exclusives, Panels, Autographs, Giveaways, More
July 15, 2013
Hasbro (Booth #3329) is consistently one of the most buzzed about entities attending Comic-Con, and for good reason. Their annual exclusives are some of the
SDCCBlog’s 2013 San Diego Comic-Con Photo and Video Experience
July 11, 2013
I am a hardcore technophile and when I see new technology that interests me I usually dive in blindly. This was the case last year