Amazon MGM's 'Spaceballs: The New One' panel at Comic-Con was a meta parody of Marvel's iconic Hall H presentations, complete with wrap-around screens and a send-up of phase timeline reveals.
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Comic-Con dominates with Spaceballs, Lanterns, and del Toro
San Diego Comic-Con continues to drive the entertainment news cycle, with major reveals and panels dominating headlines. From a 'Spaceballs' sequel parodying Marvel's Hall H to a hand-crafted 3D re-release of 'Pan's Labyrinth' and the first trailer for DC's 'Lanterns,' the convention is delivering big moments.
Comic-Con Highlights
The convention floor saw a mix of nostalgia, new trailers, and creator commitments.
Guillermo del Toro confirmed at Comic-Con that the 20th anniversary 3D re-release of 'Pan's Labyrinth' was converted by hand without AI, framing it as a protective act for art's integrity.
HBO Max dropped the official trailer for DC's 'Lanterns,' the upcoming drama series from DC Studios, with a premiere date of August 16.

Rick Moranis made a rare Comic-Con appearance to clarify he never retired, addressing his hiatus after stepping away in 1997 to raise his children.
Merger and Legal Drama
Outside the convention, the Paramount-WBD merger hit a legal snag that sent stocks sliding.
A legal delay in the antitrust lawsuit against the Paramount-WBD merger has caused stocks to slide, with California's AG securing a block on the deal closing before June 1, 2027.
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