A Lego “Across the Spider-Verse” Spider-Man cosplayer made an appearance at the 2023 Comic-Con International: San Diego held on July 20th, 2023, in San Diego, California. The event, usually filled with A-list stars, proceeded without their presence due to the ongoing Hollywood strike. Regardless, fans embraced the opportunity to focus on cosplay and comics, the original essence of Comic-Con. Janelle Hinesley, dressed as Astrid from the “How to Train Your Dragon” films, expressed her excitement for cosplay, stating that attending panels was not practical in her costume. The convention center’s renowned Hall H, where movie premieres and star-studded panels take place, had a more relaxed atmosphere this year. Notable presentations included Paramount’s animated film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” India’s first-ever Hall H presentation for “Kalki 2898-AD,” and a sneak peek of the video game “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.” Tony Ring-Dowell, dressed as Ken in anticipation of the new “Barbie” movie, was thrilled to see video games gaining more exposure and expressed little interest in seeing celebrities in person. The strike, which involved actors and writers, restricted A-list stars from promoting their projects, forcing Hollywood studios to come up with creative alternatives. Paramount had director Jeff Rowe present for the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and shared a pre-recorded video message from actor Seth Rogen. Voice actor Yurie Lowenthal, representing “Spider-Man,” expressed solidarity with the striking professionals and clarified that voice actors were not part of the strike. “Kalki 2898-AD” showcased Indian mega-stars Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh Bachchan through video messages given their non-membership in the Screen Actors Guild. The strike’s uncertainty posed logistical challenges for Comic-Con organizers, who had a limited time to adjust the schedule. Despite the obstacles, Comic-Con remained committed to its roots, emphasizing the celebration of comic books as its core purpose. Chris Gore from “Film Threat” and James Witham from the “Down & Nerdy Podcast” highlighted the diversity within Comic-Con, which transcends movies and includes television, comics, anime, animation, and toys. Attendees Janelle Hinesley and her sister Kelsey appreciated the strike for potentially reducing waiting times and expressed support for the striking professionals. Comic-Con, initially a small gathering for fans to connect with comic book creators, has grown into North America’s largest pop culture event, attracting 130,000 attendees annually.
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