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There is a rule that is generally accepted by all movie fans; while a sequel might eclipse its original in box office receipts, merchandise sales, and social media presence, it is only on rare occasions when it can match its predecessor in terms in quality. That rule is especially true when it comes to originals that are marked by an innovation or creative flare that revolutionizes, or defies, its genre. Unfortunately, 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' is not one of those rare occasions. Titular grammatical error aside, this listless sequel provides none of the awe-inspiring spectacle of its far superior original.

The film also includes outstanding additional cast including Corey Stoll ('House of Cards,' 'The Bourne Legacy'), Bobby Cannavale (Broadway's 'Big Knife', 'Danny Collins,' 'Annie,' 'HBO's 'The Long Play'),

Salt Lake Comic Con (http://saltlakecomiccon.com/) announced today that legendary comic creator Stan Lee is coming back to Salt Lake Comic Con on September 4-6, 2014.

Neal Adams ('Batman,' 'Green Lantern'), Leinil Yu ('Hulk,' 'Wolverine'), Rafael Albuquerque ('Superboy,' 'American Vampire'), Salvador Larroca ('Avengers vs. X-Men,' 'Captain America') and Jim Cheung ('Iron Man,' 'Fantastic Four') are among the more than 315 comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 21-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. It is largest and longest-running of the 16 events in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature more than 50 celebrities as well as a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. Mike Zeck ('Spider-Man,' 'Punisher'), Marv Wolfman ('DCU Online,' 'Crisis on Infinite Earths'), Arthur Suydam ('Marvel Zombies,' 'Army of Darkness'), Greg Horn ('Guardians of the Galaxy,' 'The Avengers'), Rob Prior ('Heavy Metal,' 'Spawn the Impaler'), Andrés Guinaldo ('Superboy,' 'JLA's Vibe'), Alvaro Martinez ('Cataclysm,' 'Ultimate X-Men'),Carmen Carnero ('The Punisher,' 'The Superior Foes of Spider-Man'), Michael Golden ('Batman,' 'Hulk'), James O'Barr ('The Crow,' 'Uncoffined')), Mike McKone ('Justice League United,' 'Astonishing X-Men') and many others will appear in Artist Alley throughout the four-day convention. In addition, VIP attendees will receive a free copy of Guardians of the Galaxy #17, featuring an exclusive variant cover drawn by Martinez. Many other artists will have exclusive lithographs and prints, provided free to VIPs and available to all fans for purchase. David Boreanaz ('Bones,' 'Angel'), Norman Reedus ('The Walking Dead,' Boondock Saints), Matt Smith and Karen Gillan ('Doctor Who,'), Katie Cassidy ('Arrow,' 'Gossip Girl'), Patrick Stewart (X-Men, 'Star Trek: TNG') William Shatner ('Star Trek,' 'T.J. Hooker') and comics legend Stan Lee top the celebrity roster at the event. Wrestling fans are geared for the appearance of five WWE standouts, including WWE Superstars John Cena, Batista and Bray Wyatt, WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino and WWE Diva Paige. Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Chicago Comic Con show hours are Thursday, August 21, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, August 22, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more on the 2014 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, visit http://wizd.me/ChicagoPR. About Wizard World: Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests. The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.

Genre-bending author A. Wrighton challenges bookworms to abandon potato salad and bring more indie books to the public. New adult fantasy author A. Wrighton, known for her genre-bending and witty take on indie authors, has launched an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign for her Dragonics & Runics book series to fund the completion of the fourth book and two fan-demanded prequels. IndieGoGo is the world's most-established crowdfunding platform and a popular crowdfunding medium for independent artists and authors looking to fund their visions while making changes in the world around them. 'I saw people jumping on board to fund a wacky concept of potato salad, and I thought, 'Lots of people love potato salad, but everyone loves a good book.' I figured that if people were willing to chip in to get delicious potato salad out there, they'd be willing to give up a few dollars here and there for a good book,' A. Wrighton said. 'The world needs more books - it needs more dragons - and what better way than through indie authors, like me?' Contributors to the Dragonics & Runics Series #NeedMoreDragons IndieGoGo campaign can earn exclusive merchandise like faction pins, T-shirts, and maps that will make their official debut at Stan Lee's Comikaze 2014. Contributors will also receive public recognition with social media blasts and written dedications in forthcoming books. For more information on the Dragonics & Runics Series #NeedMoreDragons IndieGoGo Campaign, visit: http://bit.ly/NeedMoreDragons Since the July release of Convergence: Dragonics & Runics Part III, A. Wrighton has also thrown the indie author world on its head by releasing an audiobook podcast of the third book for free saying that 'People need to know indie authors' books shouldn't be written off as a fad or badly conceived storytelling.' For more information on the Convergence: Dragonics & Runics Part III audiobook podcast, visit: http://bit.ly/DR3AudiobookPodcast For more information about A. Wrighton: http://about.me/A.Wrighton For more information about the Dragonics & Runics series: http://defythecouncil.com For media inquiries, please contact: Little Green Eyed Press info@littlegreeneyedpress.com 805-626-0084 Press Release by Little Green Eyed Press

Hollywood Records and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol. 1 soundtrack debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 album chart, scanning 60,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy just released a new featurette - click below to go behind the scenes and learn about the Milano from star Chris Pratt!

Sandra Lord, founder of The Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB), has announced an amazing and insightful panel of top new media power players. The event takes place today, July 31, 2014.

The Wrap writes that Marvel is moving ahead with a sequel to GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, which is set to hit theaters on August 1. James Gunn will write and direct part two, perhaps with help of first GUARDIANS co-scribe Nicole Perlman, who broke the news today at Comic-Con.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel is currently in talks with Joaquin Phoenix to lead their upcoming live-action DOCTOR STRANGE film. As previously reported, Scott Derrickson will direct.

Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar, two of the stars of the long-running hit Emmy nominated TV series 'The Big Bang Theory,' will make their respective first Wizard World appearances at Chicago Comic Con

Jimmy Kimmel welcomed Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper to a special 'Guardians of the Galaxy' episode of JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE last night

Disney announced today the five winners of the MARVEL'S “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY”—GUARDIANS OF GOOD nationwide contest

From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team—the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel's “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits—Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand—with the galaxy's fate in the balance.

Jimmy Kimmel welcomes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper to a special 'Guardians of the Galaxy' episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' TONIGHT, JULY 21, the same evening as the film's worldwide premiere. The stars of the highly anticipated new film will talk about the project and debut exclusive content.

Jimmy Kimmel welcomes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper to a special "Guardians of the Galaxy" episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on MONDAY, JULY 21

According to The Wrap, Disney's next Marvel superhero movie Guardians of the Galaxy is on track to open in the $60 million range. Such a high number is surprising considering how the film will be featuring lesser known superheroes. Guardians of the Galaxy will open in theaters on August 1.

The third season of the series returns tonight, July 13 at 9PM ET/PT on H2.