San Diego Comic-Con 2016 – Day One Highlights, What to Expect, Characters to Check Out, Schedules and More
Comi-Coon 2016 Takes Off with Fans in Awesome Costumes, New Movie and Cartoon Previews
Comic – Con International 2016 starts today and will end July 24 at the San Diego Convention Center. Fans from all over the country came to witness Day One of the popular annual event and this is what happened so far.
Day One Highlights - Comic Characters Galore
Suicide Squad's Harley Quinn may probably be the most famous baddie/heroine of Comic-Con 2016 and to honor her creepy yet lovable performance is a special Suicide Squad trailer which was initially featured at IMDb. Some female fans came dressed as the bubbly Harley while their male counterparts came as her puddin' The Joker.
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Disney took this year's Comic-Con as the best time to announce its upcoming Disney Princess character through an exclusive film showing the first three minutes of the movie. Disney's "Moana" is all about an island princess from Maui surprisingly without a prince by her side. Auli'I Cravalho who voices Moana appeared as a surprise guest after the sneak peak. Moana also stars Dwayne Johnson as the voice of Maui - the demigod of the wind.
Coming in cosplay is a staple in any Comic-Con and this year is no exception. Fans came dressed in popular comic book characters such as the Green Goblin from Spider – Man, Deadpool, the Silver Surfer, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more. However there are a few who thought they could stand out by arriving in completely unexpected outfits like a group of men dressed as the Golden Girls and people wearing colorful, cotton-candy like Troll wigs.
Upcoming DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls" was also featured in the event and the audience was treated with about 16 minutes footage of the film. Anna Kendrick who voiced Poppy and Justin Timberlake who voiced Branch received cheers from the audience. The two delightfully answered questions about the film and what it was like working together.
And who would miss Captain America's huge bronze statue at the convention? This statue is a tribute in New York but debuted at San Diego. After the convention, it will be placed in its peaceful home in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
Schedules
Day One is nearing its end but there is still so much to see and experience. The Cartoon Network Costume Ball and Screening, The 19th Annual Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza and The Rocky Horror Picture Show will start almost at the same time today. Day Two treats fans with a sneak peak of Marvel: Civil War II, iZombie special video presentation, Scream Queens and more Star Trek. Saturday and Sunday will feature more comic book characters, animation classes, film and comic book previews and panel discussions.
Special guests such as Star Wars and Thor writer Jason Aaron, Captain America artist Allen Bellma and Through the Woods writer and artist Emily Carroll are just some of people to watch out for at Comic-Con 2016.
Comic-Con 2016 tips
Attending Comic-Con requires foresight and planning. Organizers advise attendees to check out their official site and to read the Convention Policies to guide them throughout the entire event. Souvenirs, merchandise and exhibits are everywhere; activities are also posted on the website along with their scheduled dates and time.
