The 2017 New York Comic-Con is a multimedia convention that plays host to upcoming comic book and major motion picture and television announcements. The 2017 New York Comic-Con began Thursday, October 5, to Sunday, October 8, 2017 in New York City, New York.[1] Of the films promoted at the convention, a panel for Steven S. DeKnight's Pacific Rim Uprising was held for major audiences.[2]
History
Announcement
September 2017, the New York Comic-Con's official website announced that the official trailer for Uprising would debut October 6, 2017, at noon with a discussion panel featuring the cast and crew of the film.[2] Approaching the beginning of the convention, the official Instagram account for Pacific Rim promoted a free ticket contest, where individuals who took the best "Jaeger Stance" would win tickets to attend the convention's panel discussion.[3]
New York Comic-Con 2017
The cast and crew of Pacific Rim: Uprising appeared for a panel discussion at the Madison Square Garden theater from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. The panel was moderated by SYFY WIRE editor-at-large, Aaron Sagers.[4]
The international trailer for the film debuted online at the same time the panel began, and attendees were able to partake in a question and answer segment with Steven S. DeKnight, John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Burn Gorman, and Cailee Spaeny.[4] Following the end of the discussion, actor Charlie Day made a brief video appearance explaining his absence.[5]
In addition to the discussion panel, toy manufacture, Tamashii Nations showcased their "Robot Spirits" and "Soul of Chogokin" figure series alongside a plastic model set.[6] Diamond Select Toys also showcased their toyline for the film alongside a unpainted Kaiju model pending approval.[7]
Videos
Convention Interviews
Trailers
Gallery
Cast and Crew
Tamashii Nations
Robot Spirits
Sofvi Spirits
Bandai Hobby HG
Soul of Chogokin
Diamond Select Toys
External Links
- Pacific Rim Uprising - New York Comic-Con 2017
- Everything We Learned About Pacific Rim Uprising at New York Comic Con (Updated)
- NYCC: Breakdown of the ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ Panel, John Boyega and Jaegers
- John Boyega Readies for War in ‘Pacific Rim 2’ Trailer
References
- ↑ The New York Comic Con 2017 guide
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pacific Rim 2 Trailer to Premiere at New York Comic Con #NYCC
- ↑ Pacific Rim NYCC Promo Asks To Join the Uprising
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 October 06, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Comic-Con 2017
- ↑ Charlie Day Sings Ridiculous PACIFIC RIM songs
- ↑ Bandai/Tamashii Reveals New Jaeger & Kaiju Figures & Models At NYCC
- ↑ Pacific Rim: Uprising Gipsy Avenger Action Figure
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