Comic-Con day 1: What you missed
Thursday marked the official start of San Diego Comic-Con, one of the largest pop culture conventions in the United States. The "Con" is an epicenter of fan hype amidst announcements, panels and presentations from major film, television, comic book and video game studios. It's a pop culture paradise for fans and creators alike.
This year's Con is one of the most TV and film-focused in recent memory, and fans are eagerly anticipating some big-name announcements. Here's what you missed the first day:
"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" gets funky
Many fans waited in line overnight for the chance to get a first look at footage from their favorite upcoming films at Comic-Con, like the debut of a new trailer for final installment of "The Hunger Games." And yet those in the room aren't the only ones with this exclusive access.
Despite an official convention rule against live-streaming any events, there is prevalent use of services like Periscope among the uncontrollable, 6,500-person, device-enabled crowd.
And, in fact, a little patience might have been warranted. The final trailer for "Mockingjay - Part 2" - a rhythmic cross between military and dance choreography - went online shortly after it showed at the panel. Watch it below.
"Goosebumps" returns in a meta way
R.L. Stine's "Goosebumps" books are beloved by a generation of 90's kids, and it's finally coming full circle. On Thursday Sony Pictures unveiled a trailer for a movie adaption of "Goosebumps," featuring Jack Black as a reclusive R.L. Stine who is hiding a secret. Your inner child will be entertained, terrified or both. See the trailer below.
Bill Murray showed up and people went nuts
Bill Murray, American movie icon, has found himself beloved by the Internet generation. He might star in some of the biggest nerd classics of all time, but Murray had never been to their ultimate convention.
That changed early Thursday when the actor strutted through the massive Hall H, marking his first appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to promote his upcoming film "Rock the Kashbah."
The Deep Purple song "Smoke on the Water" blasted on the speakers while Murray high-fived the screaming audience members on his way to the stage. Murray stars as a washed-up music manager who discovers a young talent while stranded in Afghanistan.
"I'm rock 'n' roll," Murray said. "That's what I am." The film is directed by Barry Levinson and co-stars Bruce Willis, Kate Hudson and Zooey Deschanel. It is scheduled to hit theaters Oct. 23.
Watch the ridiculous star-studded trailer below.
The Doctor is in - "Dr. Who" returns
The latest Doctor has landed at Comic-Con.
Peter Capaldi, the 12th actor to portray the time-traveling titular hero in the long-running "Doctor Who," took the stage Thursday afternoon for his first time at the Con.
The Scottish actor was awe-struck walking into the massive Hall H venue at the San Diego Convention Center.
"It's cosmic," said Capaldi. "I've never been in front of 7,000 people before in my life."
Capaldi was joined by co-stars Michelle Gomez, Jenna Coleman and "Doctor Who" showrunner Steven Moffat. "We both kill a lot of people," said Gomez of the Master, her villainous character. "He feels bad about it. I don't."
San Diego Comic-Con continues through the weekend. Stay tuned for more updates.