Con Flashback: Who Doesn’t Love Exclusives?
June 1, 2017
With all of the San Diego Comic-Con exclusives news as of late, it is only fitting that we choose to do the Con Flashback centered
Editorials/Opinions
Con Flashback: 10 Years A Con Goer
May 18, 2017
Welcome to another edition of Con Flashback, where staff from the SDCC Unofficial Blog take a stroll down memory lane thanks in part to your
Con Flashback: Ballroom 20 versus Hall H
May 11, 2017
We’re starting a weekly column, that’s all about looking back at Comic-Con’s of the past. Have you ever wondered what the UBlog staff’s favorite panel
Editorial: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Hotelpocalypse?
May 9, 2017
#Hotelpocalypse is probably not the hashtag that Comic-Con International was hoping would trend, or be written about by San Diego’s own Union-Tribune. But it was —
Editorial: Breaking Up (With Exclusives) Is Hard to Do
March 13, 2017
MattyCollector, what have you done to me? Last year, you seduced me with your wares, and I dove head-first into the world of Comic-Con exclusive
San Diego Convention Center Expansion: An Update
March 24, 2016
Is the San Diego Convention Center being expanded? Right now, that’s still an open-ended question, but it’s important to note that there are three different
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
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