On March 10th
Celebrate 20 Years of Slaying
#BuffySlays20
Fox Consumer Products Announces Exciting Activities to Celebrate March 10th Anniversary of
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Pop Network to Air Premiere Episode on 20th Anniversary
BoxLunch named Exclusive Retail Destination for Kick Off
Los Angeles, CA (March 1, 2017) – The genre-busting
cult classic from Joss Whedon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer turns 20 years old on March 10, 2017! To celebrate Buffy Summers, the Scoobies and all the monsters that go bump in the night, 20th
Century Fox Consumer Products announces exciting
product launches – from board games to new books to fashion accessories
to apparel -- and multiple fan-focused activities including a “Sunnydale High Yearbook Contest” offering a trip to 2017 San Diego Comic Con.
Plus, on the anniversary, fans can tune-in to relive the two-part premiere episode on
Pop (to find your channel go to Poptv.com)
on March 10th at 9 AM ET/PT.
New
Buffy Merchandise
Fox Consumer Products announces a wide-range of key licensing partners including
Dark Horse, Simon & Schuster, Insight Editions, Hot Topic, Harper Design,
AC/DC Apparel, Jasco, Upper Deck, Ripple Junction,
and more to showcase everything from unique Buffy apparel and
accessories to board games to brand new books and comics (Selection of
downloadable product images
here
and
highlights below).
In addition, BoxLunch, a pop culture gift and novelty gift store with a cause, has partnered with 20th Century Fox Consumer
Products to mark next week’s 20th Anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
with an exclusive promotion across all their U.S. retail locations and
online website. While simultaneously helping to provide meals to those
in need,
BoxLunch celebrates the beloved series with an assortment of
products that include never-before-seen themed apparel, accessories,
jewelry, and books. The merchandise will hit shelves and BoxLunch.com on
March 10, 2017
and to fulfill their charitable
mission, for every $10 spent in-store or online, BoxLunch helps to
provide a meal to a person in need via their philanthropic partner
Feeding America.
Online Initiatives to Celebrate Anniversary
On March 10th the
Sunnydale High Yearbook Contest launches across the United
States. With a prize of a trip to San Diego Comic Con fans will be
rewarded for uploading their high school class photos -- and providing
their best Buffy caption in the form of a “senior quote”.
Participants will be able to share their submissions across their
Facebook and Twitter feeds. Contest details and rules will be found on
BoxLunch.com
Additionally, the best-selling recent release,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Adult Coloring Book, is the inspiration for “drawing in” fans eager to wish ‘Team Buffy’ a
Happy Anniversary. On Friday, a selection of complimentary designs from the
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Adult Coloring Book will be unveiled on the
BoxLunch &
official Buffy Facebook pages, allowing
Buffy enthusiasts to color and submit personal anniversary messages. Using the hashtag
#BuffySlays20 fans are encouraged to share their designs and
messages across social media, sending it to those responsible for the
beloved series:
“Decades after its television debut,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer continues to stake its ground in pop culture,” said Jim Fielding, President of Consumer Products and Innovation at 20th Century Fox Consumer Products. “As one of the studio’s most memorable programs, we are thrilled
to celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary alongside the devoted Buffy fan community.”
Releasing
throughout the anniversary year, Fox Consumer Products reveals a
wide-range of licensing partners.
·
From Jasco, the
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Board Game where players must help
Buffy The Vampire Slayer protect Sunnydale from the forces of evil in this fully cooperative board game. (Available Now)
·
Hot Topic,
the
retail destination for music and pop culture-inspired clothes and
accessories, plus fashion apparel for girls and guys, is celebrating 20
years of
slaying with AC/DC Apparel. Together they are unveiling a unique fashion collection available exclusively on
Hottopic.com
this
summer. The collection will celebrate the style of beloved Buffy
characters, including Willow’s iconic 90s sweater, and a long trench
coat inspired
by Buffy Summers herself, as well as tops featuring iconic lines from
the series.
·
The team of imaginative pop culture fanatics at
Ripple Junction have locked themselves in the library and studied
up on the last 20 years of fandom celebrating Buffy. Ripple Junction
has developed a full line of tees for young men and women available at
major retail outlets, as well as
ripplejunction.com
and
Amazon.com (Available
Now).
· Longtime
publishing partners, Dark Horse and Simon & Schuster plan new books and comics that will release during the anniversary year, with highlights that include:
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Adult Coloring Book (Dark
Horse/Available Now) - your favorite characters and moments from the Buffy television series are all represented in this engrossing
adult coloring book.
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 11 & Angel Season 11 Comic Series
(Dark Horse /Available Now)
o
Buffy: The High School Years – Parental Parasites (Dark Horse/June
2017)
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Omnibus Season 8 Vol 1 (Dark Horse/September
2017)
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Big Bads & Monsters Adult Coloring Book
(Available for Pre-Order/Releasing Fall 2017)
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Watcher’s Guide 20th Anniversary Edition
(S&S/October 2017)
Just in time for the show’s twentieth anniversary, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher’s
Guides have been compiled into
one hardcover collector’s edition for the first time! Inside, you’ll
find all the best content from Volumes 1–3 of the original Watcher’s
Guides, as well as exclusive new content, including never-before-seen
interviews with the cast and crew.
·
Insight Editions and Harper Design will release several
books and novelty items in celebration of the anniversary, including:
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Encyclopedia:
The Ultimate Guide to the Buffyverse (Harper Design/September 2017)
is a lavishly produced and written book by Buffy experts and is
the authoritative source for fans,
allowing them to indulge in the intricacies and nuances of the series
as never before. This authorized companion is a must-have for all Buffy
enthusiasts as this full-color A-to-Z encyclopedia catalogs, explains, and cross-reference every detail of
the Buffyverse, from characters, locations, and weapons to episodes, demons, and recurring gags.
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Official Grimoire
(Insight Editions/October 2017) is the first
and only truly comprehensive collection of every magical moment from all seven seasons of
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, humorously narrated by beloved resident
witch Willow Rosenberg. Completely illustrated and annotated by the
rest of the gang, this book of spells is
a unique keepsake for fans of the Buffy-verse and an incredible celebration of the show’s 20-year legacy.
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Definitive Visual Handbook (Insight
Editions/October 2017) is a one-of-a-kind infographic guide to all
things Buffy, blending striking illustrations with a bounty of facts and
stats that shed light on just about every aspect of the show. Full of
fun insights and surprising details about the
lore, characters, quips, and most legendary episodes, battles, and
villains, this refreshing take on the Buffy-verse will delight fans old
and new.
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Vampyr Stationery Set (Insight
Editions/August 2017) includes a 192-page blank pocket journal, 20
blank notecards featuring iconic Buffy quotes, envelopes, and 20
Hellmouth sticker seals. Enclosed in a keepsake box designed to look
like it came from Giles’ library, this special stationery
set allows fans to share the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with their fellow Scoobies.
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Vampyr Hardcover Ruled Journal
(Insight Editions/August 2017) includes a section of text adapted from the original Slayer Handbook before giving way to blank ruled pages.
Atmospheric, engrossing, and designed with a dynamic in-universe
aesthetic, this blank ruled journal invites readers to add their own
story to the legacy of the Slayer.
o
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sunnydale High Hardcover Ruled Journal
(Insight
Editions/August 2017) is a finely crafted writing journal that includes
a ribbon bookmark, elastic closure, inside back pocket for
storage, and beautiful leatherette cover featuring the iconic emblem of
Sunnydale High.
· From
Upper Deck, Legendary: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Deck Building Game
for 1-5 players. Slayers must work together to recruit powerful
heroes, build their decks and take down the Big Bad once and for all.
(Available August 2017)
· At
the core of SG@NYC there’s isn’t a Hellmouth. There is a
dedicated team of people who truly believe fashion is about design; but
not just design you have to add the team, the suppliers, the designers
and of course the fans! SG@NYC is creating a jewelry
and accessory line for the celebration of the 20 years Buffy Summers
has been slaying! (Available Soon)
· Surreal
Entertainment
has answered the Calling to provide only the most iconic and unique
Buffy must haves, essential for any true Slayer. With a full line of
drinkware,
desktop accessories, fleece blankets, and much more, any nearby force
of darkness would be a fool to cross your path…except to compliment you
on your cool gear! Check out your local retailers and get prepared…for
battle
or complete Buffy fandom! (May 2017)
About
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The series, created by Joss Whedon, premiered on the WB Network on March 10th, 1997.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series, which ran for seven
seasons from 1997-2003, stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as
Buffy Summers. Chosen to battle vampires, demons and other forces of
darkness, Buffy is aided by a Watcher who guides and teaches her as she
surrounds herself with a circle of friends called the “Scooby Gang.”
About BoxLunch, LLC
BoxLunch
is a specialty retailer offering a curated collection of licensed pop
culture merchandise. With every $10 spent
across the retailers’ themed product offering of apparel, accessories,
home goods, gift and novelty, and collectibles BoxLunch will provide a
meal to a person in need through its philanthropic partnerships. To join
the movement and help in the fight against
hunger visit BoxLunch in-store or online at www.boxlunch.com
to learn more on how you can get involved in your local community.
BoxLunch is headquartered in CA and currently operates 50 stores
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About 20th Century Fox Consumer Products
20th Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of 20th Century Fox Film, 20th Century
Fox Television and FX Networks, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with
20th Century Fox Television, the flagship studio leading
the industry in supplying award-winning and blockbuster primetime
television programming and entertainment content and
20th Century Fox Film, one of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures throughout the world.
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