Friday, June 5, 2015

VIZ MEDIA Announces Print Launch Of Flesh Eating Manga Series TOKYO GHOUL

Sui Ishida’s Horror Action Manga Series About A High School Boy Who Becomes A Reluctant Flesh Eater Launches In Print

San Francisco, CA, June 4, 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor, publisher and licensor of manga and anime in North America, takes readers on an incredible journey into the dark world of the flesh-eating undead that live in secret all around us with the launch of Sui Ishida’s acclaimed manga (graphic novel) series – TOKYO GHOUL – on June 16th.

2015 J-POP SUMMIT Announces S.F.'s First-Ever SAKE SUMMIT

2015 J-POP SUMMIT PRESENTS SAN FRANCISCO’S FIRST-EVER SAKE SUMMIT FESTIVAL

Enjoy A Variety Of Japanese Libations From Leading Sake Brands, Brewers And Distributors At Unique Event In August In S.F.’s Union Square Park Accented By Live Music, Food Vendors And Other Exhibitors

San Francisco, CA, June 4, 2015 The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, is proud to announce the city’s very first SAKE SUMMIT, a festival to celebrate Japan’s national spirit taking place in the city’s downtown Union Square Park on the weekend of August 8th and 9th.

Broadway's Best Light Up D23 EXPO With Exclusive Concerts

BROADWAY’S BEST LIGHT UP D23 EXPO WITH
EXCLUSIVE CONCERTS
 
DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
DISNEY ON BROADWAY’S “THE ORIGINALS”
FEATURING STARS FROM BROADWAY’S MARY POPPINS, TARZAN AND ALADDIN.

BURBANK, Calif. – June 4, 2015 Following the incredibly warm and rousing reception from D23 EXPO fans in 2013, Disney Theatrical Productions is thrilled to announce a new concert presented exclusively for this year’s D23 EXPO at the Anaheim Convention Center entitled Disney on Broadway’s “THE ORIGINALS.”  In anticipation of high fan-demand, two performances of the concert will be presented on Saturday, August 15th at 11am and at 2pm in Stage 23.

Entertainment Earth's SDCC 2015 Exclusive The Big Bang Theory Sheldon & Stuart Action Figure Set of 2

Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow!'s announced another SDCC 2015 Exclusive which is The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon & Stuart 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures Set of 2. You can pre-order them HERE for $24.99.
"Entertainment Earth Convention Exclusive! This The Big Bang Theory special edition 3 3/4-inch scale 2 figure set is made exclusively by Bif Bang Pow! for Entertainment Earth as a convention exclusive! In his first ever action figure, the former comic book owner is sporting his sweater jacket and button down plaid shirt combo. It’s all tied nicely together with his blue jeans and not-so matching blue shoes. His theoretical physicist pal is dressed in a red alternate mathematical equation T-shirt and rounds out the look with tan pants and brown shoes. Their apparel is inspired by outfits worn by both characters from actual episodes of the series!

Both figures feature 5 points of articulation at the neck, shoulders and hips. As an added bonus, the individually numbered packaging includes a fold-out diorama similar to Stuart’s comic book shop (pre getting burnt to a crisp). This 2 figure set is a limited edition of 2,400 sets Entertainment Earth convention exclusive! It’s enough to make you exclaim, BAZINGA!™ Ages 14 and up."
NOTE: This item will first be sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2015 at the Entertainment Earth Booth #2343. If supplies remain after the show, your order will be filled and shipped to you then, at the end of July 2015. 

TriForce's LittleBigPlanet: The Order 1886 Premier Scale Statue Pre-Order

Pre-Order TriForce's LittleBigPlanet: The Order 1886 Premier Scale Statue HERE for $200. Limited Edition of 500 Pieces. Intricately crafteed and cast in polystone.

Multiverse Studios' Ninja Gaiden 3 Unboxing Video Announcement

MULTIVERSE STUDIO RELEASES NINJA GAIDEN® 3: RYU HAYABUSA UNBOXING VIDEO

Iconic Video-game Ninja Collectible Releasing June 2015


LOS ANGELES, Calif., – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. revealed today the unboxing video of the Ninja Gaiden® 3 Ryu Hayabusa Premium Quality Resin Statue via youtube.

Ninja Gaiden® 3 Ryu Hayabusa Premium Quality Resin Statue is available for preorder at select online retail outlets, including:

Big Bad Toy Store
Entertainment Earth
Multiverse Studio 

 

For more information about upcoming Ninja Gaiden products, please visit http://www.multiverse-studio.com/products/ryu-hayabusa.html

Gotham: The Complete First Season

NEW DRAMA BASED ON THE DC COMICS CHARACTERS
COMES TO BLU-RAYTM and DVD AS
WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES
GOTHAM: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Experience the Origin Stories of Gotham City’s Heroes and Villains Along with All-New Extra Features Before the Series Returns to FOX this Fall for Season 2

BURBANK, CA (June 4, 2015) – With an average of 9.6 million viewers per week, Gotham has captured and held the attention of audiences since the premiere episode which delivered FOX’s highest-rated fall drama debut in 14 years with Adults 18–49. Before the series returns to FOX for a second season this fall, fans can now enjoy all 22 episodes – plus nearly 2 hours of extras including new featurettes, unaired scenes and a gag reel – when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Gotham: The Complete First Season on September 8, 2015. This season’s #2 broadcast drama among men 18-34 will be available on Blu-rayTM and DVD for $60.10/$59.98 SRP.

Ronaldo&Hugo Superstar Skaters Available Now

CRISTIANO RONALDO AND HUGO JOIN FORCES IN NEW MOBILE GAME!
 
World Famous Soccer Player Teams Up with World
Famous Game Character Hugo
 
Copenhagen, Denmark - June 4, 2015 - Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo teams up with Hugo the Troll in Ronaldo&Hugo: Superstar Skaters - a new and action filled adventure out now on mobile phones and tablets for both Android and Apple iOS.
 
Ronaldo&Hugo: Superstar Skaters sets the player fleeing from the forever chasing Paparazzi Pete through a colorful world - no holds barred.

Mattel Launches Apples to Apples Mobile Game


APPLES TO APPLES MOBILE GAME NOW AVAILABLE ON iPHONE, iPAD and iPOD TOUCH

Mattel Brings the Zany Unpredictable Game of Comparisons to a New Audience

El SEGUNDO, Calif. - June 4, 2015 - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today has launched the Apples to Apples mobile game, bringing the game of crazy combinations and instant laughs to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Players can experience the same spontaneous fun of the award-winning card game and challenge friends and family anytime, anywhere! The Apples to Apples mobile game is now available to download for free in the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: http://apple.co/1H1lymw

Thursday, June 4, 2015

PREVIEWS SDCC 2015 Exclusives

Check out all of the PREVIEWS SDCC 2015 Exclusives below. Make sure to stop by the PREVIEWS Booth #2401 for a list of exhibitors that will be selling their exclusives throughout the show. Some exhibitors have already been offering pre-orders for a few of the PREVIEWS exclusives.

SDCC 2015 ADVENTURE TIME FIONNA & CAKE CARD WARS #1  – SDCC 2015 EDITION
(W) Jen Wang (A/CA) Michelle Czajkowski
Cake is a Card Wars champ who can't be beat, and Fionna...is really tired of getting beaten! They set off in search of a challenger who can really test Cake's mettle. When they stumble across some gamer slugs, they think they've hit the jackpot, but these guys have never heard of Cake and refuse to even play with her! This SDCC 2015 edition is limited to 3,000 copies.

Cometdebris' Custom Kappa Grab Bags On Sale Now!

Cometdebris' Custom Kappa Grab Bags are up for sale now HERE. These are blind bagged. These will only be on sale until Sunday, June 7th.

TAG x Secret Base's Spongebob DX Full Color with Magnet Release

Toy Art Gallery x Secret Base just released the Spongebob DX Full Color with Magnet HERE for $75.

Factory Entertainment's Batman - 1966 TV Series Dynamic Duo Color Monolith SDCC 2015 Exclusive

Factory Entertainment announced their 3rd SDCC 2015 Exclusive which is Batman – 1966 TV Series Dynamic Duo Color Monolith. Limited to 200 pieces. You can pre-order it HERE for $75.

Karate Kid POP! Vinyl Figures

Wax On, Wax Off with Karate Kid POP! Vinyl Figures from Funko. These 3 are scheduled to arrive in July. You can pre-order Daniel Larusso, Mr. Miyagi and Johnny Lawrence for $9.99 each.

2015 J-POP SUMMIT Announces Illustrator YUSUKE NAKAMURA As A Guest Of Honor

2015 J-POP SUMMIT WELCOMES GUEST OF HONOR ILLUSTRATOR YUSUKE NAKAMURA

Renowned Contemporary Pop Artist That Designed Album Covers For ASIAN KUNG FU GENERATION Celebrates Seminal Works At Annual Japanese Pop Culture Festival In San Francisco

San Francisco, CA, June 3, 2015 The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, proudly teams with Kinokuniya Book Stores of America to welcome contemporary illustrator Yusuke Nakamura as an official Guest of Honor for this year’s event.

The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT takes place on Saturday and Sunday August 8th and 9th at the historic Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s Marina district. Tickets, V.I.P Passes and additional information are available now at: www.J-POP.com.