Devil's Due x Ohiya to Debut Exclusive Comic-Zine & T-Shirt at SDCC 2012

Devil's Due sends us their press release for SDCC.

CHICAGO, IL, June 4, 2012: Character development studio OHIYA (www.ohiyafriends.com) today announced their partnership with Devil’s Due Entertainment (www.devilsdue.net) just in time to release a custom t-shirt and comic-zine for this year’s COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL. Comic-Con International runs from July 12-15 and is held at the San Diego Convention Center. Both Ohiya and Devil’s Due will be exhibiting at booth #2229.

Devil’s Due continues to execute on its promise of collaborating with the latest breaking pop-culture phenomenons, as evident in its partnership with Ohiya. This year’s convention will see the joint-unveiling of the comic book “ZOMBUDDIEZ: FRIENDS WHO NOM TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER” and a limited edition t-shirt featuring Ohiya’s resident zombie cat, Koki, feasting on the brains of the Devil’s Due logo.

The zombie apocalypse has never been so cute.

Fans unable to attend the convention this year can get in on the action by visiting the Devil’s Due Kickstarter campaign (http://kck.st/LB7iUV.) There, fans can snag Devil’s Due swag normally available only on the show floor.

Ohiya plans to unveil a plush of the newest member of the Zombuddiez family, Broozr, at booth #2229.

Wired Cafe Returns to SDCC 2012 for Talent & Media

WIRED Café Returns to Comic-Con 2012

Exclusive Oasis is WIRED for Talent and Media at the Omni Palm Terrace

If you're talent, media or press this is the place to be after a long day of covering the con.

DC Comics & Cryptozoic Partner for All New Game & Trading Cards

DC Comics and Cryptozoic Entertainment
Partner for All-New
Deck-building Game, Trading Cards

 

DC Comics: The New 52 Trading Cards and
DC Comics Deck-building Game
Launching in Summer 2012

Demo the DC Comics Deck-building game exclusively
at the Cryptozoic Comic-Con Store, 411 Market Street 

DC Comics and  Cryptozoic Entertainment, the premier developer of licensed and original games and trading cards including The Big Bang Theory: The Party Game and Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre, are partnering for an all-new deck-building game and a trading card set, both launching in late summer 2012.

Offering DC fans the opportunity to play as BatmanTM, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern, or Cyborg, the DC Comics Deck-building Game will be available for demonstrations for the first time exclusively at the Cryptozoic Comic-Con store at 411 Market Street, throughout San Diego Comic-Con.

The DC Comics: The New 52 Trading Cards will include a 61-card base set, each featuring brand new art commissioned exclusively for the set.

Please visit www.cryptozoic.com for more information about Cryptozoic and the company's upcoming products, and join Cryptozoic on Facebook and Twitter.

Her Universe & BBC Worldwide Launching Doctor Who Fangirl Fashion Collection

Her Universe sent us a press release regarding their new Doctor Who Fangirl Fashion Collection. Picture above shows just 1 of the designs available. More can be found at Heruniverse.com

Los Angeles, CA, June 26, 2012 - Her Universe™, a leader in female genre merchandise, announced today a license with BBC Worldwide, to create a collection of Doctor Who apparel for the ever-growing female fan base for the television show.

Her Universe recognized the burgeoning force of female Doctor Who fans and the need to create unique apparel and merchandise just for them. The international iconic brand and television hit Doctor Who is the longest-running sci-fi series in the world and continues to earn critical acclaim as BBC AMERICA's highest rated series as well as the #1 downloaded series for iTunes in 2011. The new Doctor Who collection by Her Universe will premiere in July with fashion tops featuring images, characters and phrases from the Doctor Who universe all with fashion-forward designs for girls to look "Geek Chic." To recognize their female Doctor Who fans, BBC Worldwide has created a special Doctor Who logo which will only appear on merchandise from the Her Universe collection. 

Ashley Eckstein, founder of Her Universe and known to sci-fi fans as the voice of Ahsoka Tano on the hit animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars also designed and created the Her Universe merchandise. "Her Universe is a line for the fans," said Eckstein. "Many of our design choices and decisions are influenced by our fans and Doctor Who was the #1 requested license by fangirls for us to pursue next. It was truly a dream come true when BBC Worldwide asked us to do their female merchandise and I am beyond excited to share this extraordinary announcement with our girls today! In the words of the Doctor, I feel like screaming Geronimo!" 

Doctor Who apparel and accessories from the Her Universe collection will be available in the U.S. and Canada at both www.heruniverseshop.com and BBCAmericashop.com and through national retail outlets such as Hot Topic. Throughout 2012, the Doctor Who merchandise will also be available at select conventions including San Diego Comic Con. 

About Her Universe
Her Universe was launched in 2009 by actress and entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein, and her partner, The Araca Group, known as one of the most innovative theatrical production and merchandise companies in the world. Her Universe was created to directly address the expanding market of female fans by entering into its first agreement with Lucas Licensing to develop and produce a line of female-centered Star Wars apparel and accessories. The success of that line was followed up with a collection for the Syfy network including such shows as Battlestar Galactica and with BBC America for its Doctor Who franchise. You can learn more about Her Universe and purchase the current line of fangirl apparel and accessories by going to www.heruniverse.com and by following Eckstein on Twitter and visiting the Her Universe Facebook page.

About BBC Worldwide Ltd.
BBC Worldwide Limited is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The company exists to maximise the value of the BBC's assets for the benefit of the licence fee payer and invest in public service programming in return for rights. The company has five core businesses: Channels, Content & Production, Sales & Distribution, Consumer Products and Brands, Consumers & New Ventures, with digital ventures incorporated into each business area. In 2010/11, BBC Worldwide generated profits of £160 million on sales of £1158 million and returned £182m to the BBC. For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review website: www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreview

Syfy's MERLIN Panel at SDCC 2012

Syfy sends us their press release for their MERLIN Panel at SDCC and what you can expect during the panel.


MERLIN to Cast a Spell on San Diego Comic-Con With Sunday Panel and Autograph Session

Colin Morgan, Katie McGrath, Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy and Special Surprises Await the Fans Who Have Helped Make MERLIN a Worldwide Hit


SAN DIEGO – June 26, 2012 – As it readies for its fifth season, the magical adventure of MERLIN returns to Comic-Con International when actors Colin Morgan and Katie McGrath, along with co-creators and executive producers Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps, lead a
surprise-filled panel on Sunday, July 15.

The 10:30 a.m. panel, in Room 6BCF, will feature a Comic-Con-exclusive sneak preview of the upcoming season of MERLIN – which last season attracted its biggest audiences ever on both Syfy in the U.S. as well as BBC One in the U.K.  Comic-Con fans will be the first in the world to get a glimpse of exactly what will become of the wickedly beautiful Morgana (Katie McGrath), the fate of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the role Merlin (Colin Morgan) will play in the future of Camelot.

The MERLIN panel will also feature a brand-new, fan-favorite blooper reel created by the producers especially for Comic-Con, as well as details of the soon-to-be-released MERLIN Facebook game. It’s part of the growing magic of MERLIN, which fans at Comic-Con will
also hear about – including an upcoming YouTube channel that will feature behind-the-scenes videos, deleted scenes and other special material from all four seasons of MERLIN.

Since its broadcast debut in 2009, MERLIN has become one of the most popular fantasy dramas in the world, winning acclaim from both critics and audiences.  In its fourth season, MERLIN drew more than 8 million viewers in the U.K., while its U.S. ratings were its biggest ever – topping 2 million viewers – since it began airing on Syfy in 2010.

The series is produced and created by Shine Ltd. and distributed globally, in more than 180 countries, by FremantleMedia Enterprises. Its fifth season is currently in production in Wales and France. MERLIN also stars Bradley James as Arthur, Angel Coulby as Guinevere,
Richard Wilson as Gaius, and John Hurt as the voice of the GreatDragon Kilgharrah.

The fifth season of MERLIN will begin airing this fall on BBC One, followed shortly by its U.S. premiere on Syfy. Fans can keep up with all the latest news from Camelot at the Official
MERLIN Facebook page or by following @MerlinOfficial on Twitter.

eigoMANGA at Anime Expo

eigoMANGA sends us their press release on what they will have at Anime Expo.

eigoMANGA will be exhibiting at Booth #1149.

Animation Screening -

'Padak' is an award-winning full-length animated film directed by Lee Dae Hee. The film is about the lives of fish in captivity in a Korean seafood restaurant. Some fish accept their fate while others fight to change it.

This is the North American advance screening premier of 'Padak'.

The 'Padak' screening is scheduled for Monday, 10am - 1:00pm and located at Video 2 (LACC 404).


Panels and Workshops -

'eigoMANGA In 2012 Panel':

Colleagues from eigoMANGA will announce and showcase releases of the company's mass-market publications, games, and animation titles in 2012.

'eigoMANGA In 2012 Panel' is scheduled for Saturday, 10am - 11am at LP 2 (LACC 502AB).


'How To Draw Manga And Portfolio Review':
eigoMANGA artists and editors will hold a workshop tutorial to teach the fundamentals of manga illustration and storytelling. They will also be on hand to critique portfolios from up-and-coming artists.

'The How To Draw Manga And Portfolio Review' workshop is scheduled for Sunday, 11am - 12pm at WS2 (LACC 501).

Scrappers' Hobart Figure to be released at SDCC 2012

Scrappers' announced on twitter that his Hobart Figure will be released at the Gargamel/Grasshut Booth at SDCC.

Kuso Vinyl x Jesse Hernandez's Jade Mictlan SDCC 2012 Exclusive

Kuso Vinyl x Jesse Hernandez's Jade Mictlan resin SDCC 2012 Exclusive figure. Limited to 25 pieces. Will be released on Friday, July 13th. Tickets will be handed out and is first come first served. Jesse will be signing at their booth from 12pm-2pm on Friday. Booth #4937 and will cost $150.

Hi-Fructose Reveals their 2nd SDCC Exclusive Wood Print by Junko Mizuno

Hi-Fructose revealed their 2nd SDCC Exclusive Wood Print by Junko Mizuno. Limited to 50. Expertly printed with 5 color Silk screen on 1/2" birch wood panels. Each print will be unique depending on the wood grain. This print will be released on Friday, July 13th at 3pm. Stop by Booth #4939 to get a ticket for the signing & release.

Kuso Vinyl x Doktor A Chester Runcorn Absinthe Edition SDCC 2012 Exclusive

Kuso Vinyl x Doktor A announces their SDCC Exclusive Chester Runcorn Absinthe Edition. Limited to 100pieces. Will be available at Kuso Vinyl Booth #4937 for $65.

DKE x Alex Pardee's Bunnywith for SDCC 2012

DKE x Alex Pardee has been teasing us with different images of Bunnywith as a Hammerhead, Siamese Twin, No Legs etc... DKE x Alex Pardee will be bringing Bunnywith to SDCC but as what (plush??, toy???, print?? etc...?) is yet to be revealed.

Monstrehero's SDCC 2012 Teasers

Monstrehero teases a couple of pics on twitter1 or 2 of what they will bring to SDCC 2012.

Gary Ham's Wooper Looper Plush for SDCC 2012

Gary Ham announced yesterday via twitter that he will have his Wooper Looper Plush for SDCC. These look great! Will have to hunt one down.Will update when we get more info on price and more importantly which booth! =)

Sideshow Collectibles Reveals their final 2 SDCC 2012 Exclusives from Hot Toys

Sideshow Collectibles revealed their Final 2 SDCC Exclusives from Hot Toys. Marvel's Captain America Rescue figure & Star War's Clone Commander Fox.

Mimoco's Star Wars Biker Scout Mimobot SDCC 2012 Exclusive

Mimoco announced their Star Wars Biker Scout Mimobot as an SDCC 2012 Exclusive. Limited to 1000pcs.

Not going to SDCC? Mimoco has a wait list for all of their exclusives. So when the show is over they will see how many of each exclusive they have left and go down the waitlist.

Just email SDCC@mimoco.com and reference your preferred design and capacity you'd like in the subject of your email.