For the first time ever, Comic-Con titans DC and Warner Bros. will join forces on the convention floor in a digitally revamped, two-story combination DC Warner Bros. booth (#4545, located near Artists’ Alley). With more than 6,500 square feet across two levels, this iconic space produced by Vision Events will host nearly 40 signings featuring not only the stars and creative teams from Warner Bros., HBO series and New Line Cinema films, but also almost 50 legendary DC writers and artists, proving to be the ultimate DC and Warner Bros. fan destination.
Utilizing constantly evolving digital signage on towers and screens, the DC Warner Bros. booth will serve as a must-experience environment, including an Arkham Asylum Activation that delves into the world of Harley Quinn; a re-creation of one of Riverdale’s Pop’s Diner booths; an Instagram-worthy station with the Central Perk couch from Friends; actual costumes and props from The Dark Knight film trilogy, in celebration of Batman’s 80th anniversary, and more! Always a destination for Comic-Con fans, the DC and Warner Bros. booths will now unite to become a one-stop shop delivering constant activities for fans to enjoy, including talent appearances, autograph signings and more.
Here’s a closer look at this year’s DC Warner Bros. booth areas of interest:
CENTRAL PERK AND POP’S DINER RE-LOCATE TO SAN DIEGO
WITH RIVERDALE AND FRIENDS SETS!
- Celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2019, Friends will be “there for you” with the iconic Central Perk couch. The ultimate ’gram-worthy destination, the Friends couch will be available for fans to take photos and post to social (hashtag #WBSDCC or #Friends25). But if coffee’s not your thing, and you’re more of a milkshake type…
- …grab a booth at Pop’s Diner! Elements from the popular Riverdale set have been meticulously re-assembled for fans to get together for another unforgettable photo op. Entering season four Riverdale returns October 9 and airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW.
THE DARK KNIGHT COSTUMES & COLLECTIBLES!
- Sure, Comic-Con turns 50 this year, but DC is celebrating 80 Batman-worthy years of crime fighting in Gotham City (#Batman80)! Get up close and personal to actual costumes, props and more from Warner Bros. Pictures’ The Dark Knight Trilogy. Whether it’s Ra’s Al Ghul, Scarecrow, Bane, Selina Kyle or Batman himself, you’ll find all these plus photo ops and more on display in the DC WB booth!
- In addition, there will be a number of DC Collectibles and fan merchandise on display from Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
HARLEY QUINN ARKHAM ACTIVATION!
- As previously announced, DC UNIVERSE will take fans into the comically twisted realm of DC’s criminal “queenpin” Harley Quinn with an Arkham Activation that gives visitors an immersive, interactive glimpse into the highly anticipated adult-animated comedy series Harley Quinn.
- The upcoming Harley Quinn series premieres later this year, exclusively on DCUNIVERSE. Featuring the voice of The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco as the Divine Ms. Quinn, the animated adult comedy series from Warner Bros. Animation is executive produced by Cuoco, WBA’s Sam Register and iZOMBIE’s Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey.
DC UNIVERSE MEMBERS EXCLUSIVES!
- One year after DC UNIVERSE launched its membership program at Comic-Con, the ultimate DC fan destination is back with a slate of members-only fan events and exclusive giveaways.
- DC UNIVERSE members will have access to a fantastic line-up of exclusive events and giveaways, including members-only signings, screenings and private gatherings. DCU members will not want to miss out on opportunities such as the premiere of DC Spotlight: Shazam; VIP tickets to Batman’s induction into the new Comic-Con Museum’s Hall of Fame; members-only signing with DC’s Jim Lee; a private yacht brunch with talent; and more. Visit the DCU Redemption Area for more information.
- Current DCU members will also have the opportunity to collect an original series print every day in the Redemption Area of the booth. New members of DCU who purchase an annual membership onsite and online will receive an exclusive gift set of four limited-edition comic books with new variant covers.
- For more information about exclusive DCU member events and benefits, click here.
STARS & SIGNINGS AND MORE!
- From Thursday through Sunday, a stellar roster of talent — including DC writers and artists, producers and stars from Warner Bros. Television shows, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Home Entertainment, New Line Cinema, HBO and Rooster Teeth — will be signing for fans at the Warner Bros. booth. Talent to be announced.
- Please note: Wristbands are required for all signings at the DC Warner Bros. booth. DC and Warner Bros. follow Comic-Con’s ticket drawing/wristband distribution procedure. For more information on signings, please visit https://comic-con.org/cci/exclusive-signings-faq.
- Additional signing times will be posted at the DC/Warner Bros. booth.
- THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019
- 10:00–11:00 a.m. IT: Chapter Two
- 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Todd McFarlane
- 1:00–2:00 p.m. Greg Capullo
- 2:00–2:45 p.m. Teen Titans GO!
- 2:45–3:30 p.m. His Dark Materials
- 3:35–4:05 p.m. The Banana Splits Movie
- 3:35–4:05 p.m. Critters Attack!
- 4:00–5:00 p.m. Tom King & Mitch Gerads
- 6:00–7:00 p.m. Jim Lee, Scott Williams & Alex Sinclair
- FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019
- 10:00–10:45 a.m. The 100
- 10:30–11:15 a.m. Legacies
- 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. DC Super Hero Girls
- 12:00–1:00 p.m. Tom King, Mitch Gerads & Nick Derington
- 1:00–1:45 p.m. Krypton
- 1:15–2:00 p.m. Pennyworth
- 2:00–3:00 p.m. Frank Miller, John Romita, Jr., Danny Miki & Alex Sinclair
- 2:15–3:00 p.m. Veronica Mars
- 3:30–4:30 p.m. Game of Thrones
- 4:30–5:15 p.m. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
- 4:30–5:30 p.m. Jim Lee, Scott Williams & Alex Sinclair
- 5:45–6:45 p.m. Rooster Teeth RWBY
- 6:00–7:00 p.m. Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder
- SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019
- 10:00–10:45 a.m. Doom Patrol
- 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Westworld
- 12:30–1:15 p.m. Titans
- 1:15–2:15 p.m. Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder
- 2:15–3:00 p.m. Arrow
- 2:45–3:30 p.m. Batwoman
- 3:00–3:45 p.m. Supergirl
- 3:45–4:30 p.m. Black Lightning
- 4:30–5:15 p.m. The Flash
- 5:45–6:30 p.m. Young Justice
- 6:00–7:00 p.m. Tom King & Mitch Gerads
- SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019
- 12:00–12:45 p.m. Supernatural
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- 12:45–1:30 p.m. Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder
- 2:00–2:45 p.m. Riverdale
- 3:00–4:00 p.m. Tom King

Movie
Review of “Good Bad Ugly”

Director: Adhik Ravichandran
Starring: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Das, Trisha, Simran
Genre: Action / Crime Drama
Rating: 4.5/5
“Good Bad Ugly” centers on Red Dragon (Ajith Kumar), a notorious gangster who chooses to surrender himself in the hopes of turning over a new leaf and reuniting with his estranged son. However, when unforeseen threats emerge, Red Dragon is forced to step back into the dangerous underworld to protect the only family he has left.
“Good Bad Ugly” plays to the strengths of Ajith Kumar, delivering a fan-pleasing portrayal of both his vintage villainy and his matured emotional depth. Ajith’s powerful screen presence, coupled with his iconic voice, shines against Arjun Das’s brooding and intense new-age antagonist, creating an electric old-school versus new-school dynamic. The nostalgic return of Simran is a clever nod to longtime fans, bringing heart and familiarity. Trisha brings a strong, grounded performance as the moral compass in Red Dragon’s life, helping move the emotional threads of the story. The film smartly balances action, comedy, and sentimental fan-service moments.
While the film delivers on fan expectations, its narrative could have benefited from tighter pacing and deeper character development for its supporting cast. Some plot conveniences and an overreliance on nostalgia may limit broader audience appeal beyond the fanbase. Certain dramatic beats felt rushed, leaving little time for emotional resonance to fully land.
The ambition to blend high-octane action with heavy emotional stakes sometimes leads to tonal inconsistencies. At moments, the shift from gritty underworld drama to lighter fan moments feels abrupt. Additionally, though Ajith Kumar’s effort to showcase his dancing skills is commendable and welcomed by fans, it slightly disrupts the otherwise darker tone the film establishes.
“Good Bad Ugly” is a tribute to Ajith Kumar’s enduring legacy, offering vintage thrills while teasing new dimensions to his craft. It’s a solid entertainer that successfully taps into fan nostalgia while hinting at an exciting evolution for AK. While not without its flaws, the film’s heart, energy, and performances make it a must-watch for fans and a compelling action-drama for broader audiences.
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Presence: A Horror Movie For People That Don’t Like Horror Movies

In these uncertain times, you can’t beat a good old-fashioned horror movie. Unfortunately, Presence is not an old-fashioned horror movie. Yet, as I discovered, this is a good thing!
When I heard about the premise of this movie, I was intrigued. The stylishly subtle trailer was, appropriately, haunting. And was that Lucy Liu? A haunted house movie from the perspective of the ghost? As a seasoned horror movie buff, I was all in!
Like the majority of people I missed the films brief theatrical release. Luckily I was able to catch it on streaming. Visually the film is easy to enjoy from your own home, as it’s rather cosy looking. I never thought I’d be describing a horror movie as ‘cosy’ looking but it’s true! This is not a James Wan type creepy, dusty, decrepit house harbouring a haunting. No, this is a 100 year old jewel toned, oak finished colonial style home.
Despite this the story follows the beats we are all familiar with: troubled family of four move into a new house. The big deviation from the trope is we, the audience, are seeing events unfold from the POV of the ghost or presence.
Director Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s Eleven) chose to film the entire piece using a small (14mm) hand-held digital camera. Soderbergh himself acted as the ‘presence’ following the actors around. From the audiences perspective it is like watching the family through a barrier or pane of glass. Cleverly, windows and mirrors are hugely prominent and integral throughout.
The presence mainly follows and tries to interact with the daughter of the family, Chloe (Callina Liang), who has recently suffered the trauma of her best friend dying suddenly. Through Soderbergh’s experimental filming, we feel the dysphoria and frustration the ‘ghost’ is feeling at trying to affect the world around it, particularly during the anxiety-inducing final scene!
However, in what could be yet another mismarketing of a film, the trailer promised to be the ‘scariest movie you will see this year’ and ‘terrifying’; instead, they delivered this subversive, character-driven, family drama. If you are expecting jump scares and dramatic music stings, this is not your movie. I could understand if someone was disappointed that the only seemingly scary thing is the mother’s and son’s relationship, right up until the gut-punch of the final scene.
Presence is definitely a slow burn, tension building until the final scene, and the unveiling of the ‘presence’ giving us a new understanding of the whole story. The ending is disturbing and stays with you as you re-analyse earlier scenes.
My one complaint is that the character Ryan (West Mulholland) with his Chesney Hawkes hair, perhaps needed more subtlety. The rest of the cast was completely solid and believable as a family with so many unspoken issues.
I wouldn’t recommend this film for everybody but maybe be as so bold to say it’s a horror movie for people that don’t like horror movies. It’s well-lit and cerebral with realistically flawed characters.
Presence is available to stream.
Three and a half stars.
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Anime Review: Fog Hill of the Five Elements (Wu Shan Wu Xing)

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Historical
Runtime: Each episode runs approximately 20-30 minutes
Director: Lin Hun (also the Creator)
Studio: Samsara Animation Studio
Main Voice Actors (Chinese Cast):Liu Zhi Shi as Wen Ren Yu Xuan Zhou Qi as Shen Nong Fang Yuan as Xuan
Overview
Fog Hill of the Five Elements is a breathtaking Chinese anime (donghua) that merges traditional Chinese ink-painting aesthetics with high-intensity martial arts action. Created and directed by Lin Hun, this series delivers a spellbinding visual experience that rivals, and in many ways surpasses, mainstream Japanese anime. Produced by Samsara Animation Studio, the anime is a labor of love, known for its hand-drawn animation and meticulous detail.
Set in a mythological world where elemental beasts roam free, the series follows the Five Elemental Envoys tasked with protecting humanity. The story focuses on Wen Ren Yu Xuan, the Fire Envoy, whose actions set off a chain of events threatening the delicate balance between humans and beasts. The tale is steeped in Chinese folklore and myth, weaving a complex narrative of duty, power, and sacrifice.
Without question, Fog Hill of the Five Elements is one of the most visually stunning animated series in recent memory. The blend of traditional Chinese ink wash painting with modern dynamic action scenes is masterful. Every frame looks like a moving scroll painting, with fluid character movements and kinetic fight choreography that puts many mainstream series to shame.
The characters are deeply tied to traditional archetypes found in Chinese legends but are fleshed out with emotional depth and conflict. Voice acting by Liu Zhi Shi, Zhou Qi, and Fang Yuan brings authenticity and gravitas to their respective roles. The dialogue is steeped in poetic language, enhancing the mythic feel of the story.
The soundtrack complements the epic visuals with traditional Chinese instrumentation mixed with modern elements. The sound design heightens the impact of every battle and emotional moment.
Rating: 9/10
Fog Hill of the Five Elements earns a 9 out of 10 for its groundbreaking animation style, deep mythological storytelling, and heart-pounding action. The only downside is its limited number of episodes and slow release schedule, which leaves fans craving more.
Pros
- Unparalleled hand-drawn animation
- Unique art direction inspired by traditional Chinese painting
- Rich mythological lore
- Epic fight choreography
Cons
- Sparse episode release
- Story pacing can be uneven at times
Final Verdict 9/10
If you’re an anime enthusiast or a fan of animation artistry, Fog Hill of the Five Elements is a must-watch. Its fusion of stunning visuals, martial arts action, and mythological storytelling makes it one of the standout titles in modern animation. Whether you’re into Japanese anime or Chinese donghua, this series deserves a spot on your watchlist.