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Punchlines: Conan stirring up trouble at Comic-Con?


Probably the last thing people frolicking at San Diego's Comic-Con — the international convention dedicated to all things sci-fi that closes its doors July 12 — would expect to see, is a late-night comic getting in trouble with Star Wars creator George Lucas. But of course, Conan O'Brien, who is broadcasting from the event all week, went and did just that, sort of.

See what joke made him fear that he would be "killed by Wookiee."

And speaking of iconic movies, did you know that Homeland's Damian Lewis is rumored to be cast as the next James Bond? Jimmy Fallon lists a few possible film titles.

Take a look at our favorite moments from the past few weeks in this entertainment roundup of Punchlines. Then vote for your favorites in the quick poll to the right. Watching from your smartphone or tablet? Then visit opinion.usatoday.com to cast your ballot.

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Punchlines: Conan making trouble at Comic-Con?
The late-night comics on Comic-Con and movies. Take a look at our favorite jokes, then vote for your at opinion.usatoday.com.
Eileen Rivers