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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

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2011
1h 28m
6.9(65 votes)
Documentary

Overview

A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

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Production Companies

Mutant Enemy Productions

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

18 members
Writing

Frank Miller

Self

Frank Miller
Acting

Seth Rogen

Self

Seth Rogen
Directing

Eli Roth

Self

Eli Roth
Acting

Kenneth Branagh

Self

Kenneth Branagh
Acting

Paul Scheer

Self

Paul Scheer
Writing

Stan Lee

Self

Stan Lee
Acting

Thomas Jane

Self

Thomas Jane
Directing

Guillermo del Toro

Self

Guillermo del Toro
Writing

Matt Groening

Self

Matt Groening
Directing

Kevin Smith

Self

Kevin Smith
Acting

Corey Feldman

Self

Corey Feldman
Acting

Seth Green

Self

Seth Green
Writing

Joss Whedon

Self

Joss Whedon
Directing

Edgar Wright

Self

Edgar Wright
Writing

Paul Dini

Self

Paul Dini
Acting

Grant Morrison

Self

Grant Morrison
Acting

Alicia Arden

Princess Leia

Alicia Arden
Acting

Adrianne Curry

Slave Leia

Adrianne Curry

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