Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$34665
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
2011-09-10
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
61
Vote Average
6.869
Frank Miller
Self
Seth Rogen
Self
Eli Roth
Self
Kenneth Branagh
Self
Paul Scheer
Self
Stan Lee
Self
Thomas Jane
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Self
Matt Groening
Self
Kevin Smith
Self
Corey Feldman
Self
Seth Green
Self
Joss Whedon
Self
Edgar Wright
Self
Paul Dini
Self
Grant Morrison
Self
Alicia Arden
Princess Leia
Adrianne Curry
Slave Leia
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