New York Comic Con Sets Panels For ‘Star Trek: Discovery’, ‘Lower Decks’ And ‘The Stand’

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called Sunday for the shutdown of non-essential businesses, schools and restaurants in nine areas in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens starting Wednesday.The mayor cited a spike in the areas of COVID-19 infections.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorNewFest is hosting a reading of Ang Lee’s groundbreaking Brokeback Mountain at its New York LGBTQ Film Festival on October 18, employing an all-trans cast for the event that commemorates the film’s 15th anniversary.The cast features Leo Sheng (The L Word) as Ennis, Brian Michael Smith (911: Lone Star) as Jack, Jen Richards (Tales of the City) as Alma, Alexandra Grey (Empire) as Lurleen and Disclosure director Sam Feder as the narrator.The original film

Ghostbusters star Rick Moranis has been injured in an unprovoked street attack in New York.The actor, who also starred in The Honey I Shrunk The Kids movies, was assaulted by the unknown assailant yesterday morning (October 1) when he was walking near his apartment building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Rick Moranis near Central Park in New York City in the early hours of Thursday, October 1.In a video shared via Twitter by NYPD Crime Stoppers, a man wearing an “I Love New York” sweatshirt is seen punching another man in the head, who falls to the ground. The second man was later identified as the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids actor, according to NBC New York.According to the New York Daily News, the comedian went to a local hospital to be treated for head, back and hip pain.

Shots were reportedly fired outside of Taylor Swift’s New York City townhouse during an armed robbery at a nearby shop on Sunday. According to The New York Post, the Tribeca area briefly became dangerous on Sunday when Patron of New York, a sneaker store located at 151 Franklin Street, saw gunfire during an armed robbery shortly after 5 p.m.

Angelina Pivarnick has settled her lawsuit against the New York City Fire Department. The development comes just over a year after the sexual harassment suit was filed.ET has learned that NYC agreed to pay the  star $350,000 over sexual harassment claims stemming from her time working as an EMT for the FDNY.«I said when the case was filed that it had nothing to do with television or entertainment and that remains true.

New York Comic Con’s YouTube channel.Per ReedPop, “In addition to panels streaming live & on-demand exclusively via YouTube, fans will be able to participate in talent Q&A’s during panels, turn every panel into a watch party and geek out with other fans using YouTube’s Comments, Community Tab, and Live Chat features.”Also Read: 'The Boys' Boss on 'Horrific' Reveal That Connects Stormfront From Amazon Series to ComicsSee below for a list of must-see TV and film-centric “Metaverse” panels and

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorNew York Comic-Con, taking place virtually Oct. 8-11, has announced a number of key film and TV panels including early looks at Universal/Blumhouse’s Nov.

Inventing Anna, an upcoming 10-part Netflix drama, tells the story of Anna Delvey, the real-life con-artist who tricked New York’s elite circles into thinking she was a filthy rich German Heiress with $60 million to her name.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorThe hybrid in-person/virtual New York LGBTQ Film Festival will kick off October 16 with the Kate Winslet-Saoirse Ronan movie Ammonite as its opening-night film.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorAmazon Prime Video and IMDb TV, Amazon’s free streaming service, has unveiled their New York Comic Con lineup which includes virtual panels for Truth Seekers, Utopia, Alex Rider, The Boys, and Invincible. Everything will be streamed on Thursday, Oct.

Bad Bunny surprised the city of New York with a livestreaming concert from the flatbed of a truck. The concert was also done to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month as well as the anniversary of Hurricane Maria.

Leah McSweeney revealed she is currently recovering from a rhinoplasty.“People are DMing me like crazy inquiring why I have black eyes and asking if I got a nose job, asking if I got beat up … I am not trying to hide anything from anybody. I got a rhinoplasty and a septoplasty.

Dino-Ray Ramos editorAfter unveiling their first wave of programming last week, New York Comic Con and MCM Comic Con’s Metaverse have even more panels and entertainment to feed your fandom. The all-digital confab is set to take place October 8-11 via the New York Comic Con YouTube channel.This year’s edition will include everything the in-person event offers all in the comfort of your own home.

coronavirus pandemic, the annual event will be broadcast virtually this year, a bummer for many fans but a boon for those who wouldn’t otherwise have been able to come to the Big Apple and experience it in person — a silver lining of being forced to go digital-only.“New York Comic Con’s Metaverse is the magical mix of celebs, exhibitors, comics, art, panels, cosplay and passionate fans you’d see in person — but with your own snacks and no lines,” proclaims the Comic Con website.The lineup of