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 SAN DIEGO (AP) - They come for anime and original comic-book art. They come for video games, collectible figurines and to show off their "Star Wars" or "Lord of the Rings" costumes. They might even come to buy a winged helmet or a suit of armor.
But many of the 120,000 fans who descend on Comic-Con, the nation's largest pop-culture convention, come for a glimpse of Hollywood's latest offerings and biggest stars.
"This has really turned into an entertainment extravaganza," said Michael Triplett, 36, a sword-seller attending his fifth Comic-Con. "It allows industry professionals to get a feel for what people are into as far as heroes and sci-fi, and it gives the fans a chance to be the first to see the new stuff."
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