VIZ MEDIA TO SHOWCASE DEATH NOTE, THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LIVE ACTION ADAPTATION FROM NETFLIX, AT LICENSING EXPO 2017
San Francisco, CA, May 22, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the nation’s premier
manga and anime company, will be featuring top titles from its broad
catalog at the upcoming Licensing Expo 2017. This year, the top
highlighted property for merchandising opportunities will be the live
action feature film Death Note, streaming globally Summer 2017 on Netflix. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #J236.
VIZ Media publishes the
dark and edgy DEATH NOTE manga and anime the film is based on. Both
have been continual bestsellers since their debut in the mid 2000’s,
captivating millions of fans around the world. The Death Note film will debut globally on August 25, 2017,
exclusively on Netflix, and the adaptation is directed by Adam Wingard,
starring Nat Wolff, Lakeith Stanfield and Margaret Qualley.
In addition to Netflix’s live action Death Note, VIZ Media will be highlighting the following flagship titles at the show this year:
- DEATH NOTE, the anime inspiration for Netflix’s live action feature
- NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, the #1 title in Hulu’s anime category
- ONE-PUNCH MAN, the hottest anime debut in 2016
- HUNTER X HUNTER, new season coming soon on Adult Swim
- JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, a multigenerational action-adventure currently airing on Adult Swim
- BLEACH, one of the most successful international multimedia brands
VIZ Media highlights at Licensing Expo 2017 include:
Netflix Original Film Death Note
Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note
follows a high school student who comes across a supernatural notebook,
realizing it holds within it a great power; if the owner inscribes
someone’s name into it while picturing their face, he or she will die.
Intoxicated with his new godlike abilities, the young man begins to kill
those he deems unworthy of life.
DEATH NOTE Anime (Rated ‘TV-14’)
Light
Yagami is an ace student with great prospects- and he’s bored out of
his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook
dropped by Ryuk, a rouge Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is
written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power
of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin
dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track
down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his
noble goal… or his life?
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (Rated ‘TV-14’)
Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump
magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became one of the most popular
manga properties. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens, in print and
digital editions) and animated counterpart (NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN)
are some of VIZ Media’s most successful titles and have captivated
millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America.
ONE-PUNCH MAN (Rated ‘TV-14’)
Nothing
about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes,
from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive
physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem
– he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on!
Every time a promising villain appears, he beats the snot out of ’em
with one punch! Can Saitama finally find an opponent who can go
toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a
life of super-powered boredom?
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE (Rated ‘TV-14’)
The
legendary Shonen Jump classic (latest season currently streaming) is a
groundbreaking series with multiple story arcs whose creation has
already spanned 25 years. It’s famous for outlandish characters, wild
humor and frenetic battles. Join the Joestar family as they fight the
evil Dio and his legacy across continents and time!
HUNTER X HUNTER (Rated ‘TV-14’)
Hunters
are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical
beasts and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and
less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification
exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores
of information and the right to call themselves “Hunters.” Can Gon, a
country boy, follow his father and join their ranks?
BLEACH (Rated ‘TV-14’)
Ichigo
Kurosaki was born with the ability to see ghosts. When his family is
attacked by a Hollow – a malevolent lost soul – Ichigo encounters a Soul
Reaper and absorbs her powers. Now he has dedicated his life to
protecting the innocent and helping the tortured souls find peace.
For more information on these or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
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