There's only one place to be for all TV, movie, and comic book fans this July: Comic-con 2014. For years, the convention has been known for its star-studded events, exclusive premiers, and limited edition swag that fans can avail of.
This year is no different, as both the biggest stars and names in Hollywood descend upon San Diego, to hobnob with geeks, cosplayers and die-hard fans. The most recent exclusive unveiling is the newest poster from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.
The limited edition poster is Comic-con 2014 exclusive. It is created by artist WK Interact, was released ahead of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay panel set to take the stage at Comic-con.
It features a soldier rendered in black and white, while the blood red logo of the Mockingjay is splashed in front of behind. With its over military look, it is an obvious call-to-arms, a signal for the impending rebellion that is the main theme of the second to the last installment of The Hunger Games franchise.
The unveiling of this new poster is hot on the heels of the fantastic teaser trailer released earlier this month, which featured President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in a new broadcast addressing the citizens of his nation. He is issuing a warning against any sort of rising against the ruling class of Panem, and he is flanked by Peeta and Joanna. But he is cut shortly by a rebel broadcast, with a simple message: "The Mockingjay lives." Again, another rebellion call that is sure to whet the appetites of fans for the film, which will be coming out in November.
Another Comic-con 2014 exclusive is from Lego. The toy company has announced that it will be releasing a limited edition Lego set focusing on The Hobbit's Smaug the dragon. This will be launched to coincide with the previewing of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies at Comic-con's Hall H.
According to Heat Vision, the toy set is called Lego: The Hobbit - The Lonely Mountain. It is composed of 866 pieces and comes with five mini-figures, Bilbo Baggins, Balin, Dwalin, Ori, and Gloin the dwarves. The dragon Smaug is of course included as well, in all his fire-breathing, moveable joints glory.
Meanwhile, The Lair of Smaug features a secret door, a throne emblazoned with the Arkenstones, gold, treasures and various mining tools.
