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‘Rings of Power,’ ‘Blade Runner 2099’ preview new worlds at Comic-Con

‘Rings of Power,’ ‘Blade Runner 2099’ preview new worlds at Comic-Con

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* Executive producer McKay told Reuters ‘Rings of Power’ Season 3 shifts to a darker, more dangerous Middle-earth ‘Rings of Power,’ ‘Blade Runner 2099’ preview new worlds at Comic-Con * Jamie Campbell Bower joins Season 3 as Celeborn, Galadriel’s husband * ‘Blade Runner 2099’ footage showed Michelle Yeoh’s Replicant questioning Hunter Schafer’s fugitive character * Miniseries draws on Philip K. Dick novel and both previous ‘Blade Runner’ films By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, – Fantasy TV series “Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” and “Blade Runner 2099” made action-packed appearances at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, unveiling first-look footage and casting news. The “Rings of Power” panel previewed Season 3, set years after Season 2, as the War of the Elves and Sauron escalates. Showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay discussed the darker tone of the new season. “We’re in a different place. Middle Earth is more dangerous than ever. Sauron is ruthless, relentless, and no one is safe,” McKay told Reuters. “When you have a villain like that, that is …

Yash’s Ravana moves away from ‘stereotypical depiction’ in Ramayana, says Ranbir Kapoor: ‘We needed his stardom, aura’

Yash’s Ravana moves away from ‘stereotypical depiction’ in Ramayana, says Ranbir Kapoor: ‘We needed his stardom, aura’

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The trailer of Ramayana may not have released on Friday, but the film’s stars and makers gave audiences at San Diego Comic Con a glimpse at what they can expect from the epic. The highlight of the panel discussion was the two actors – Yash and Ranbir Kapoor – praising each other’s portrayals of Ravana and Lord Rama respectively. Ranbir emphasised that Yash’s Ravana in the Nitesh Tiwary film is not like the ‘stereotypical depictions’ of the character in the recent past. Yash and Ranbir Kapoor attend the Ramayana press line during 2026 Comic-Con International: San Diego at Hilton Bayfront on July 23, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP) Ranbir Kapoor praises Yash as Ravana Taking the stage in the panel discussion for Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor opened up about working with Yash in the film. He said, “Lord Rama and Ravana will be appearing together at the end of the film, with maybe a meeting in the middle. …

Nazgul haunt the hall as ‘Rings of Power’ trailer airs at Comic-Con

Nazgul haunt the hall as ‘Rings of Power’ trailer airs at Comic-Con

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The third season of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” premiered its trailer Friday at San Diego Comic-Con. Nazgul haunt the hall as ‘Rings of Power’ trailer airs at Comic-Con The latest installment of the Amazon Prime series considered the most expensive series in television history introduces the future Nazgul, among the most haunting characters in JRR Tolkien’s trilogy, creators J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay explained. The trailer offered a glimpse of the challenge looming ahead for the heroes and warriors of Middle-earth in the next season of this “Lord of the Rings” prequel, which arrives on the streaming platform on November 11. “The shadow rises in Middle-earth,” arch-villain Sauron intones in the trailer. “How would you like to rise with it?” The third season is set years after the final episode of the second, as Sauron focuses his power on forging the all-powerful One Ring giving viewers glimpses inside his fortress. “He has been locked away in Barad-dur, trying and failing, trying and failing to forge the One Ring, and he …

Marvel returns, Johnny Depp surprises, Ramayana team brings India to stage: An eventful beginning to 2026 Comic Con

Marvel returns, Johnny Depp surprises, Ramayana team brings India to stage: An eventful beginning to 2026 Comic Con

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The world’s biggest celebration of cinema and pop culture, the San Diego Comic Con, began on Thursday with a few notable comebacks and a handful of global debuts. And even as global titles sought for airwaves, it was the return of Marvel Studios that anyone could talk about. Nitesh Tiwari, Yash, Ranbir Kapoor and Namit Malhotra attend the Ramayana press line during 2026 Comic-Con International: San Diego at Hilton Bayfront on July 23, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP) Marvel returns to Hall H The studio skipped last year’s event, but will be back at the coveted Hall H on Saturday to promote Avengers: Doomsday, which is slated to premiere in December. The Russo Brothers film is Marvel’s first big tentpole production since Avengers: Endgame in 2019, bringing together heroes and villains from X-Men, the Avengers, Black Panther and the Fantastic Four to duke it out once more. Marvel’s presentation, which may see the return of big names …

Meditation, yoga for 2 years, reading scriptures: How Ranbir Kapoor prepared to get Lord Rama’s philosophy for Ramayana

Meditation, yoga for 2 years, reading scriptures: How Ranbir Kapoor prepared to get Lord Rama’s philosophy for Ramayana

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He has played everything from a rebellious musician to a deaf-mute man and a force of nature out for vengeance. But playing the maryada purushottam Lord Rama may just be Ranbir Kapoor’s biggest challenge so far. The actor stars in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming Ramayana adaptation as the deity revered by billions of Hindus around the world. In a recent interaction, Ranbir opened up about his preparation for the role. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama lifting the bow at Sita’s swayamvar. Ranbir Kapoor on prep to play Lord Rama On Thursday, Ranbir joined co-star Yash, Ramayana director Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra at the San Diego Comic Con for a panel discussion on the film. On the sidelines of the discussion, Ranbir spoke to Fanversation about how he prepared to play Lord Rama. When asked about his physical transformation for the role, the actor said, “I always feel that kind of preparation, making a body or action and dance, is kind of easy because that is a bit superficial. But to really understand the philosophy of …

‘Am I capable enough?’: Ranbir Kapoor admits feeling ‘doubt, fear’ while playing Lord Rama in Ramayana

‘Am I capable enough?’: Ranbir Kapoor admits feeling ‘doubt, fear’ while playing Lord Rama in Ramayana

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When the first glimpse of Ramayana was unveiled earlier this year, it all began with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The Rama Glimpse, as it was called, showcased the actor as the deity for the first time. And even as Ranbir earned considerable praise from fans, the actor has admitted that he felt fear and doubt while taking on the role, before it all turned into gratitude. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Ramayana. ‘There was so much of fear and doubt’ On Thursday, Ranbir joined co-star Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari, and producer Namit Malhotra at a panel for Ramayana at the San Diego Comic Con. On the sidelines of the event, the actor was asked about his feelings bringing to the big screen someone as iconic as Lord Rama. He responded, “I remember when the film was first offered to me, there was so much of fear, so much of doubt. ‘Will I be able to do this, am I capable enough?’ But I think that doubt changed into gratitude very early on. I …

Sunny Deol says playing Lord Hanuman in Ramayana is ‘not easy’; promises to do justice to the role

Sunny Deol says playing Lord Hanuman in Ramayana is ‘not easy’; promises to do justice to the role

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Sunny Deol knows that playing Lord Hanuman is no ordinary role. Recently seen in Ikka on Netflix, the actor made an appearance on Saturday at the film’s Pratham Sankalp event in New Delhi. As anticipation builds around Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, the actor opened up about the responsibility of bringing one of Hindu mythology’s most revered figures to the big screen. The actor admitted that he has only just begun shooting and is determined to give everything he has to the role. Sunny Deol has just started shooting for the role of Lord Hanuman in Ramayana. What Sunny Deol said Speaking at the event on Saturday, Sunny Deol arrived in an all-black outfit, sporting a clean-shaven look. Opening up about his experience of playing Lord Hanuman, the actor admitted that he has only just begun working on the film and still has a long journey ahead. “To tell you the truth, I have done only a little work on the film so far. I still have a long way to go,” he confessed during the event. …

Project K To Debut At San Diego Comic-Con. Here’s What Amitabh Bachchan Tweeted

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Amitabh Bachchan shared this image. (courtesy: amitabhbachchan) New Delhi: So this is happening – Nag Ashwin’s Project K, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas and Disha Patani, will debut at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) this month. Sharing the update, Vyjayanthi Movies shared a graphic poster and tweeted “San Diego Comic Con, here we come.” An excited Amitabh Bachchan replied to the thread, writing, “A proud moment for me…I never realised how important and big this is…Now I know… my wishes to Vyjayanthi Movies, Nag Sir and the entire unit for the affection they have given me, and to make me a part of this incredible experience.” Read Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet here: T 4697 – … a proud moment for me .. I never realised how important and BIG this is ..Now I know .. my wishes to Vyjayanthi Movies , Nag Sir and the entire unit for the affection they have given me , and to make me a part of this incredible experience https://t.co/7c5vbQ0i5I — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 6, 2023 …