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Comic-Con 2011: Hugh Jackman's Surprise 'Real Steel' Event Photos

by Alex Billington
July 25, 2011

Just when Comic-Con was about to start, tweets started coming from the @RealHughjackman himself stating that he'd suddenly be showing up at Comic-Con and would be dropping by for a surprise Real Steel promo. On Thursday morning at around 11AM, Hugh Jackman rolled up to Petco Park with his Real Steel truck, two of the fighting robots (the purple one is Noisy Boy), and tons of swag, giveaways, and Australian charm. At first he took to the stage and greeted the crowd, talking about how he really wanted to stop by Comic-Con, then started to walk through the crowd giving out swag and signed posters to all the fans there.

Hugh Jackman's Real Steel Event - Comic-Con 2011

Final photo from in the truck comes from Disney/DreamWorks. It's obvious that Hugh Jackman is really in love with this movie, Real Steel, and is doing all he can to promote it, which is something he event said multiple times at the event. He came all the way into Comic-Con just for this movie, and didn't show up on any panels, because he really believes in this one. Those robots are actually pretty damn cool to see close-up and in-person, as they're huge and they light-up just like they do in the movie. I'm looking forward to seeing more from this before its release October 7th. I'm sure that crowd won't be forgetting Jackman's generosity.

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Jericho

he just needs to pop out sum claws and he's guaranteed to have an audience....
equustel

I love this man. One of the most genuine people in Hollywood.
Vision

When Tempe had the premiere for Wolverine, he went above and beyond to give the fans in the audience a moment to remember. He came out on stage, mingled with everyone, then left, then CAME BACK again. He's truly a class act. Awesome.
- Anonymous
  
  didnt he buy 800 ppl breakfast that time?
  - psychic
    
    I was also there. He bought us breakfast from Paradise Bakery. Side note: He did not finish his bag of popcorn.
rockstar1955

I just saw his one man show in Toronto and met Hugh back stage...he is adorable down-to-earth and totally charming...if you want to be his friend for life just take him some Tim Tams he loves them!:) I did and I was happy that I did!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9emWB_rrMt0 Crapola

I like Jackman and even though I reckon Real Steel will be a bit cheesy I'm still going to watch it.
Standianejames

Hugh Jackman is the best actor & best person in hollywood he loves his fans back
applause

And a great talent, too! Which actor can do an action movie ( Wolverine 2) and a movie musical ( Les Miserables) back to back? And throw in some concerts, too.
kw

I thought this movie sounded odd at first but the more I hear about it, the better it sounds. I intend to watch it because he is my fave actor (after the Boy from Oz) and I am curious to see what it will be like.
Anonymous

I gotta hand it to Jackman--he gives a damn about the fans and it's genuine. Even if the premise sounds corny, I'll still check out REAL STEEL for him. He's the real deal, no doubt about it.
Frank

wasnt he supposed to have gotten bigger for the new Wolverine movie? he looks like he got smaller since december.
Whatthewho

Nice that he is still married too and not jumping from wife to wife and not 25 years younger than he is. Respectable guy.