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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

20116.91h 28m

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.

Directed by Morgan Spurlock
Written by Jeremy Chilnick, Joss Whedon, Morgan Spurlock
Produced by Kief Davidson, Morgan Spurlock, Joshua Z Weinstein
Box Office0Revenue: $35K

Top Cast

Frank Miller

Frank Miller

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Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen

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Eli Roth

Eli Roth

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Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

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Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer

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Stan Lee

Stan Lee

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Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

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Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro

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Matt Groening

Matt Groening

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Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

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Themes & Keywords

pop culturecomic bookfan culturecosplayfan conventionfandom

About Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope is a documentary film released in 2011 exploring themes of pop culture, comic book, fan culture, cosplay, fan convention, fandom. Directed by Morgan Spurlock, it stars Frank Miller, Seth Rogen, Eli Roth. 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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