STARZ GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO “AMERICAN GODS” FROM FREMANTLEMEDIA NORTH AMERICA

Bryan Fuller and Michael Green to Serve as Showrunners on the New Scripted Drama Series Based on Neil Gaiman’s Blockbuster Novel

Beverly Hills, Calif. - June 16, 2015 – Starz has given a greenlight to FremantleMedia North America’s (FMNA) adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed contemporary fantasy novel American Gods. Bryan Fuller (“Hannibal,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Heroes”) and Michael Green (“The River,” “Kings,” “Heroes”), will pen and showrun the series.  Gaiman will also executive produce the series. FremantleMedia North America will produce. Start of production is dependent on casting the lead role of “Shadow Moon.”

Starz CEO Chris Albrecht said, “STARZ is committed to bring American Gods to its legions of fans. With our partners at FremantleMedia and with Bryan, Michael and Neil guiding the project, we hope to create a series that honors the book and does right by the fans, who have been casting it in their minds for years.  The search for Shadow begins today!”

VIZ MEDIA PRESENTS RENOWNED MANGA CREATOR JULIETTA SUZUKI AT 2015 ANIME EXPO

Creator Of KAMISAMA KISS Makes First-Ever International Appearance At North America’s Biggest Anime Convention And Helps Celebrate The Shojo Beat Imprint’s 10^th Anniversary

San Francisco, CA, June 16, 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, proudly partners with the 2015 Anime Expo to present manga creator Julietta Suzuki for her first-ever professional appearance outside Japan. 

The 2015 Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime convention held in North America and will take place July 2^nd–5^th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles. Tickets and full details are available at: www.anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #811.

Shenmue 3 on Kickstarter

WOW! Finally Shenmue 3 will be made! Fans including myself have waited for 14 years. This was announced on Monday during E3. The Kickstarter was announced at that time and is 77% funded as of this posting. So excited. As a fan of the first 2, I can't wait to see how the story continues. The Kickstarter will end on July 17th and will most likely reach the stretch goals. Estimated delivery of the rewards is December 2017. Go HERE to check it our and make a pledge!

Supernatural Mystery Minis from Funko

Funko announced the Supernatural Mystery Minis. You can pre-order a display box HERE for $67.99 or a random 4-pack HERE for $24.99. These are scheduled to arrive in August.

Bandai's Might Morphin Power Rangers Legacy Saba Saber SDCC 2015 Exclusive

Bandai announced another SDCC 2015 Exclusive which is the Might Morphin Power Rangers Limited Black Edition of the Legacy Saba Saber for $175. Edition of 1000.

VIZ MEDIA Announces New BLEACH & NARUTO Manga Box Set Editions

Latest Box Sets For Seminal Manga Properties Set For Release In July; Each Set Contains 20+ Manga Volumes Along With Exclusive Bonus Premiums!

San Francisco, CA, June 15, 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, prepares to thrill ardent fans of the BLEACH and NARUTO manga (graphic novel) series as it announces the forthcoming release of the latest box set editions for both titles.

Scheduled for release on July 7^th, the BLEACH Manga Box Set 2 and NARUTO Manga Box Set 2 each contain over twenty individual manga volumes at a substantial savings over buying them individually. Exclusive bonus premiums, such as special mini-comics and full-color posters, are also included in each set. 

Gentle Giant Ltd. Announces 2 G.I. JOE SDCC 2015 Exclusives

Gentle Giant Ltd. announced 2 G.I. JOE SDCC 2015 Exclusives. The first one GRUNT Jumbo Figure with Deluxe Wooden Footlocker. The 2nd exclusive is a G.I. JOE Micro-Figure 2 Pack featuring Snake Eyes and Rock 'N Roll. If you are a PG Member, you can pre-order these now.

Factory Entertainment's George R.R. Martin Deluxe Talking Plush Signature Edition SDCC 2015 Exclusive

Factory Entertainment announced their 7th SDCC 2015 Exclusive which is the George R.R. Martin Deluxe Talking Plush Signature Edition. Edition of 500 and hand signed by George. Pre-order this HERE for $60.

Toy Tokyo's Universal Monsters "Flocked" The Wolf Man POP! SDCC 2015 Exclusive

Toy Tokyo announced their first SDCC 2015 Exclusive which is the Universal Monsters "Flocked" The Wolf Man POP! Vinyl Figure from Funko.

Entertainment Earth Announces More Penny Dreadful SDCC 2015 Exclusives

Entertainment Earth announced 3 more Penny Dreadful SDCC 2015 Exclusives from Bif Bang Pow! They are Frankenstein, Sir Malcom and The Creature. Make sure to stop by booth #2343 to pick these up. Not going to SDCC, you can pre-order them for $22.99 each.

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS CELEBRATES ITS UPCOMING PROJECTS AND ITS LEGACY THROUGH SHOWSTOPPING PRESENTATIONS, ENGAGING PANELS AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES AT D23 EXPO 2015

Walt Disney Animation Studios Returns to D23 EXPO with Three Days of Bigger and Better-Than-Ever Fan Experiences, Including Big Announcements, Film Sneak Peeks and a Frozen Sing-Along!

BURBANK, Calif. – June 15, 2015 – Walt Disney Animation Studios today announced its most exciting presence at D23 EXPO yet. The event, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will take place August 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Calendar of Key PRESENTATIONS/ PANELS/ Events:

Every Story Is a Journey: The Upcoming Films of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios

Friday, August 14, 3:00 pm  - Hall D23

After meeting the Emotions inside the mind of an 11-year-old, taking a trip to San Fransokyo where a boy genius and his robot save the world, and falling in love with a queen with icy powers who wants to “let it go,” come see where Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios plan to take you next. In what has become a D23 EXPO must-see, host John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, presents “Every Story is a Journey.” Filmmakers will unveil never-before-seen footage from Pixar’s upcoming The Good Dinosaur and Finding Dory and Disney Animation’s Zootopia and Moana. The event will include surprise announcements, musical performances, and appearances by the films’ star voice talent. Cell phones, cameras and all recording devices will be checked for this presentation.

USA Network's COLONY at San Diego Comic-Con

USA Network unveils COLONY, its newest drama series, at San Diego’s Comic-Con with an autograph signing and panel discussion on Friday, July 10, followed by an exclusive premiere screening with the cast and executive producers on Saturday, July 11.  All events will feature stars Josh Holloway (“Lost”), Sarah Wayne Callies (“The Walking Dead”), Amanda Righetti (“The Mentalist”), Peter Jacobson (“House”) and executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost,” “The Strain”) and Ryan Condal (“Hercules”).

Warpo Announces Glow in the Dark 12" Cthulhu

WARPO ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION GLOW IN THE DARK 12” CTHULHU

CHICAGO, IL (June 15, 2015): Warpo, the indie toy company setting the bar in the creation of new retro toys, announces today the latest addition to the Legends of Cthulhu action figure line, the forthcoming glow in the dark, 12” Cthulhu. With an MSRP of $125, the glow in the dark 12” Cthulhu will have a limited production run of 300, and is expected to become an instant coveted collectible.

DC Bombshell Tapestry Blankets

Keep Warm With These DC Bombshell Tapestry Blankets

 

(BALTIMORE, MD) – (June 15, 2015) - The 1940’s pin-up style of the DC Bombshell line expands its offerings in the June PREVIEWS as fans have the opportunity to pre-order the exclusive Poison Ivy and Batgirl DC Bombshell tapestry blankets. Both are scheduled for release in comic book specialty shops in July 2015.

Bandai's SDCC 2015 Exclusive Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Limited Edition Dino Charger Power Pack

Bandai's next SDCC 2015 Exclusive is a Limited Edition Might Morphin Power Rangers Dino Charger Power Pack for $30. Limited to 700.