New Avengers Footage To Be Shown At NYCC

New York Comic Con kicks off next week, but today brings the convention news you’ve probably been waiting to hear: In a special Saturday presentation, Marvel Studios will reveal never-before-seen footage from The Avengers.

The panel, set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, will feature stars Chris Evans, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg and Cobie Smulders, plus Marvel Studios president and Avengers producer Kevin Feige. The movie, which should need little introduction, opens May 4, 2012.

The sixth annual New York Comic Con will be held Oct. 13-16 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Last year’s show was massive, attracting 96,000 attendees. With The Avengers in the mix, the turnout this year may be even bigger. Fans can still buy tickets directly from the event’s website, although the press release notes that only a limited number of four-day tickets are still available.

New Poster for the CW's 'Ringer' featuring Sarah Michelle Geller

DEXTER at San Diego Comic Con

As usual, the cast and writers of Dexter were generous with teasers for the next season, which returns Oct. 2. Here’s what they spilled during their Comic-Con panel today in San Diego. (Check out the trailer with the awesome use of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” song after the jump):

• Dexter (Michael C. Hall) begins the season with worries that the apple won’t fall far from the tree when it comes to his son, Harrison. Will the little guy be a killer, too? “That’s a fundamental fear that Dexter has, that’s where he’s at,” Hall told the crowd. “He knows he doesn’t want his son to show those traits and he doesn’t want to encourage them. That’s a constant fear and consideration.” That’s where religion comes in! “His son is only going to get older and more in need of guidance, and Dexter feels ill-equipped to provide that. As a result he is motivated to find ways to do that, including giving him spiritual grounding .. something that Dexter hasn’t cared about.” Executive Producer Sara Colleton would like to add to that. “Dexter knows what he doesn’t want to pass on to Harrison, so he starts this journey that snowballs into a huge evolved plot for the season. It’s initiated by his desire to define faith … which is by it very nature, undefinable. It’s done in true Dexter style so it’s a lot of fun.”
• Mos Def showed up but unfortunately, didn’t tease much about his new character Brother Sam. Dang. However, he’s dang glad to be here! ”I’ve been a fan of the show since day one. I bought the DVDs. If I wasn’t here, I’d be out there asking the same questions. `What happened to Rita?’”
• Colin Hanks, however, teased a little more about his new character, Travis. A little. ”I really can’t give away too much. We want to keep it a fun surprise. But the one thing I can say is you’re gonna see some stuff this season that you have not seen in previous seasons. It’s exciting and I may or may not be a part of that.
• C.S. Lee said his character Masuka has some shenanigans in store. “Interns are coming up this year. Women and men. He probably gets into some trouble with some interns.” What about a real romance? “We all know him as a flaming crotch but there are other signs to him,” Lee said. “You’ll see more this year this season.”
• What’s next for you, Hall, when Dexter is over? (Don’t worry, fans: No one said anything about ending the show yet). “I didn’t know Dexter was in my future back when I was a funeral director,” he said. “Hopefully it will be something I can not quite imagine.”

'Ringer' posters with Sarah Michelle Gellar

In anticipation of Ringer’s debut at Comic-Con, below is an exclusive first look of the art and posters for the drama that debuts this fall on the CW. The panel for the series — which marks the return of Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Sarah Michelle Gellar, plus Lost heartthrob Nestor Carbonell – will take place at 1:45 p.m. Thursday in Ballroom 20 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Moderated by EW’s own Kristen Baldwin, the panel will also feature stars Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four) and Kristoffer Polaha (Life Unexpected), along with executive producer Pam Veasey (CSI:NY), and co-executive producers Nicole Snyder (Supernatural) and Eric Charmelo (Supernatural). Added bonus: One hundred fans who attend the panel will receive the show’s official Comic-Con poster signed by the cast.

Tweets from Comic Con

Tweets from Comic Con

@goonguy There's a large group of ladies already camping outside the con center. Terrible suspicion it's for something twilight related.
-Eric Powell, Writer/Artist ("Action Comics," "The Goon")

@brianwood I just heard I am listed as having a table at SDCC. Note: I am not attending SDCC this year.
-Brian Wood, Writer ("Northlanders," "DMZ")

@DamonLindelof Dug the WALKING DEAD SEASON 2 tease -- But Rick woulda been screwed if those zombies had brought paper.
-Damon Lindelof, Writer/Producer ("Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine," "Lost")

Spider-Man pt. 1: @maguirekevin New Spider-Man trailer looks AWESOME. I'm sold!
-Kevin Maguire, Artist ("Justice League," "Defenders")

Spider-Man pt. 2: @pauljholden Phew, thank god the new spider-man movie is an origin tale. I have NO idea how spider-man got his powers.
-PJ Holden, Artist ("Judge Dredd," "The 86ers")

Spider-Man pt. 3: @KevinColden The Amazing Spiderman looks like a markedly different film from the previous 3. Also, very much a total reboot. I'm intrigued.
-Kevin Colden, Writer/Artist ("I Rule the Night," "Fishtown")

@BRIANMBENDIS powers pilot filming week 2 starts now!! as exec producer i really don't think i should have to wear pants when it's 100 degrees #powersfx
-Brian Michael Bendis, Writer ("New Avengers," "Ultimate Spider-Man")

@MarkWaid That's not a knock on the reboot. I trust Grant. But every time I hear the words, "Superman needs to be more relatable," I lose my mind.
-Mark Waid, Writer ("Kingdom Come," "The Flash")

New Two and a Half Men promo ad

Charlie Sheen's sexual proclivities -- amongst many other things -- got him booted from "Two and a Half Men," but CBS, it seems, has no problem emphasizing the svelte body of their new star.

Ashton Kutcher, who was announced as the show's new star in May, goes semi-nude for an amusing little promo photo for the show's upcoming season.

(Oh, also nude are Jon Cryer and Angus Jones.)

And while Kutcher had to kinda sorta had to bare it all for this promo, whether he'll be a ladies' man, in the vein of Sheen, remains to be seen.