'Star Trek, 'Aliens,' 'Wonder Woman' Make A Nostalgic Comic-Con Day 3

By Beau Behan, Film Critic

SAN DIEGO, CA — Nostalgia was in the air on Comic-Con International’s third day as it celebrated the 50th anniversary of the "Star Trek" franchise, and the 30th anniversary of the iconic sequel "Aliens."

Featuring actors William Shatner, Scott Bakula, Brent Spinner, Jeri Ryan, with Bryan Fuller as the moderator, the "Star Trek" panel echoed a theme of love, hope and respect for humanity.

The “Aliens” panel held a livestreamed question-and-answer session in Hall H, at 3:15 p.m., with director James Cameron, producer Gale Ann Hurd, and stars Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Paul Reiser, Carrie Henn and Lance Henriksen.

Other highlights of the day included new trailers for “Wonder Woman,” and “Justice League; a first look at “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” extended trailer for “Suicide Squad,” and panels for “The Lego Batman Movie,” “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” and “Kong: Skull Island.” Several respective cast members were in attendance including Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Will Smith, Will Arnett and Brie Larson — considered as the biggest breaking news of the day.

Larson will portray Captain Marvel, the newest member of the Marvel superhero family.

Ballroom 20 also held panels for popular television series including "Once Upon a Time," "Vampire Diaries," "The Simpsons," "Family Guy," "American Dad" and "Grimm."

The last day of 2016 Comic-Con International is Sunday, winding down early at 5 p.m. Highlights include TV panels for “Sherlock,” “Supernatural, ”Prison Break,” and “24: Legacy.”

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