Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Cassie Hack Slashes Her Way to NYCC 2015 as an Exclusive Statue

Cassie Hack has faced a lot of terrifying monsters, and now she’s facing the biggest monster of all – New York Comic-Con! The slasher-hunting hottie of Tim Seeley’s hit horror comic book series Hack/Slash is now a 9-inch Femme Fatales vinyl statue from Diamond Select Toys, and NYCC 2015 will see the debut of a new exclusive variant, only available at the Action Figure Xpress booth!

American Horror Story Fan Art Exhibition

Hero Complex Gallery Los Angeles Celebrates the Release of American Horror Story Freak Show with an Exhibition of Fan Art Inspired by the Series!
 
On Friday, October 2, Fox Home Entertainment partnered with Los Angeles-based Hero Complex Gallery to host an immersive, opening night reception for  an “American Horror Story” fan art gallery celebrating the Blu-ray and DVD release of “American Horror Story: Freak Show” on October 6.

The gallery--which runs through October 18--features more than 100 originals, prints and sculptures from American and international artists, all inspired by all four seasons of the horrifying FX anthology series.

Opening night was attended by more than 200 people, including fans, artists, press, gallery co-founders and AHS cast members Noami Grossman (Pepper - Asylum / Freak Show), Jamie Brewer (Adelaide - Murder House / Nan - Coven / Marjorie - Freak Show) and Liana Mendoza (Officer Albano - Hotel) – who were treated to “American Horror Story”-themed food, drinks and live music in a circus-inspired setting.

DYNAMITE ANNOUNCES NEW YORK COMIC-CON PANEL, CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES, AND BOOTH GUESTS

October 6, 2015, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce their participation in next week's New York Comic-Con, taking place from October 8th through 11th at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Dynamite, a leading publisher of comic books and graphic novels, will host a booth, welcome creator guests for signings, highlight their current and upcoming projects in a Thursday morning panel, offer seven exclusive New York Comic-Con comic books, and offer retro Vampirella t-shirts (only available at conventions) to attending fans. The Dynamite booth number is #2129.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Doctor Who: The Christmas Specials & Limited Edition Dinosaurs from BBC Home Entertainment

GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME TRAVEL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH
DOCTOR WHO: THE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS GIFT SET AND LIMITED EDITION DINOSAURS DVD GIFT SET
Two New Family-Friendly Gift Sets Will Be Available to Own This Fall

New York, NY – October 6, 2015Travel through time this holiday season with two new gift sets from BBC Home Entertainment that the whole family will can enjoy together. Whovians can follow the Doctor on a holiday adventure through all of the modern era Christmas specials with Doctor Who: The Christmas Specials Gift Set, available on DVD and Blu-ray on November 24, 2015. Dinosaur enthusiasts won’t need a TARDIS to travel back to the prehistoric era to discover some of history’s coolest creatures with three feature films in Limited Edition Dinosaurs DVD Gift Set available on November 17, 2015

AMC RELEASES KEY ART FOR "INTO THE BADLANDS" - PREMIERING NOVEMBER 15

In anticipation of AMC’s new scripted series “Into the Badlands, the network has released the key art featuring lead character Sunny (Daniel Wu), along with the series title sequence.  “Into the Badlands” debuts on Sunday, November 15 at 10pm ET/PT, and tells the story of a ruthless, well-trained warrior named Sunny and a young boy named M.K. (Aramis Knight) who embark on a spiritual journey across a dangerous land.

GRUMPY CAT HEADS TO NEW YORK COMIC-CON

GRUMPY CAT MAKING LIVE APPEARANCE AT
NEW YORK COMIC CON 2015 TO HELP CELEBRATE THE
RELEASE OF HER FIRST-EVER DYNAMITE COMIC BOOK

NYCC APPEARANCE COINCIDES WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A
NEW GRUMPY CAT COMIC BOOK SERIES IN 2016

October 6, 2015, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite is proud to announce that the one and only Grumpy Cat, "The World's Grumpiest Cat", will be a making a special appearance at this year's New York Comic Con. Catch Grumpy on Thursday, October 8th, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at Dynamite Booth #2129. This will be Grumpy Cat's first-ever appearance at a comic book convention. Photo ops will be available on-site; details on arrangements will be outlined at the booth.

VIZ Media Marks NARUTO Manga Finale With Special Fan Promotions

New NARUTO App Offers A FREE Way To Enjoy The Series; NARUTO Manga Bundles And WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP “Jump Back” Campaign Let New And Veteran Fans Dive Into Legacy Chapters

San Francisco, CA, October 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, marks the finale of the NARUTO manga (graphic novel) series with a host of special promotions and digital releases that will celebrate the series throughout October.

VIZ Media, in partnership with ReedPOP and The Japan Foundation, will welcome iconic manga artist Masashi Kishimoto the renowned creator of the NARUTO manga saga, for a series of very special U.S. appearances during the 2015 New York Comic Con, which begins this week in Manhattan at the Javits Convention Center.

ComiXology NYCC Schedule Revealed

ComiXology @ New York Comic Con 2015
Limited edition comiXology Submit variant comics to be given away at NYCC 2015 in celebration of Artist Alley sponsorship
Limited edition variants of comiXology Submit digital hits include Fresh Romance, Gamma, Revenger, Heathen and Aw Yeah! Comics

Weekend schedule also includes signings with Submit creators, panels, giveaways and a Saturday night party open to all!
October 8th – 11th
Artist Alley B11 – B14

October 2015 – New York, NY – ComiXology Submit is sponsoring Artist Alley at this week's New York Comic Con, October 8th – 11th at the Javits Center.  To celebrate, comiXology is giving away special limited edition print variants of hit comiXology Submit comics each day during creator signings in Artist Alley tables B11 – B14.  In addition, comiXology will host panels and giveaways throughout the weekend and a Saturday night party open to all.

Friday, October 2, 2015

Super7 Announces More NYCC Exclusives

Super7 announces more NYCC 2015 exclusives...

In addition to the MOTU 3.75" Action which are $15 each, Universal Monsters ReAction Haunted Crypt in GID Green $60 per set and Alien ReAction Set for $45, they will also have a handful of Japanese Vinyl Toys.

First is the newest sculpt Wing Kong which is the first painted release for $95, S7 x Secret Base Unpainted Glow in the dark Cab Dragon $50, S7 x Secret Base Red Alien Sofubi for $50, Pieguy $25, Milton $25, Foster $25, Steven the bat $35, Garuru $35, Pocket Mummy Boy $25 and Pocket Rose Vampire $25.

VIZ Media Announces U.S. Simulcast Of ONE-PUNCH MAN Anime Series

New Anime Series By Studio MADHOUSE About A Superhero With A Knockout Punch Streams On The Same Day As Japanese Broadcast Premiere – Catch Episode 1 On October 4th!

San Francisco, CA, October 1, 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, invites audiences to catch the knuckle-busting premiere of the ONE-PUNCH MAN anime simulcast – this Sunday, October 4th!

Presented with English subtitles on the same day as its Japanese network broadcast premiere, Episode 1 introduces an action-packed story about an average-guy-turned-superhero who packs a knockout punch. New episodes of the series will debut each Sunday. ONE-PUNCH MAN will be available to U.S. audiences on-demand on VIZ.com and Hulu. 

STARZ RELEASES OFFICIAL SEASON THREE TRAILER AND KEY ART FOR HIT ORIGINAL SERIES “BLACK SAILS”

Production on Season Four of the Epic Pirate Drama Begins this Fall in South Africa

Beverly Hills, Calif. – October 1, 2015Starz released today the official season three trailer and key art for its Emmy®-winning Original series “Black Sails.” The series is created by Jonathan E. Steinberg (“Jericho,” “Human Target”) and Robert Levine (“Touch”) and executive produced by Michael Bay (the Transformers franchise, Armageddon, Pearl Harbor), and his Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Purge), as well as Chris Symes (Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Eragon) and Dan Shotz (“Jericho,” “Harper’s Island”).

The ten-episode third season of the authentic high seas drama, returning in 2016, follows the most feared pirate of the day, Captain Flint (Toby Stephens), and takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Ray Stevenson (‘Rome,” Insurgent, Divergent) joins the cast as the iconic pirate ‘Blackbeard.’

Bigshot Toyworks NYCC Exclusive Red Hellfire Edition 4-inch Lil Maddie Figure

Bigshot Toyworks will have an exclusive Red Hellfire Edition 4 inch Lil Maddie Figure at NYCC. Stop by booth #208 and pick this up for $30.

Superman Documentary Film Releases New Trailer

Documentary film LOOK TO THE SKY uncovers the inspirational stories of young people who have embodied the spirit of Superman.    

The trailer for the new documentary film LOOK TO THE SKY debuted online on Thursday. 

The not-for-profit film features the uplifting true stories of young people who have demonstrated the “Superman spirit” in life-threatening situations, physical challenges, loss and through heroic acts of community service.

The film also explores the cultural meanings of Superman and whether the character has continued relevance in contemporary society.

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER HADOKEN PLUSH BALL

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (October 1st, 2015) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced their latest product, Street Fighter Hadoken Plush Ball. Cast in the iconic design of classic fighting videogame series Street Fighter™ from Capcom, the plush ball seamlessly mimics martial artist Ryu’s special projectile attack, the Hadoken Fire Ball. Collectible enthusiast, cosplayers, and Street Fighter fans alike can display their affection for the beloved world warrior in Ki-based projectile form.

IDW PUBLISHING’S 2015 NEW YORK COMIC CON SCHEDULE

San Diego, CA (October 1, 2015) – Next week, IDW is headed back to New York Comic Con and bringing a host of captivating panels, talented signings, and essential exclusives with it! Located at booth #1844, IDW and Top Shelf will be your destination throughout the weekend!

Thursday October 8th

11:00 – 12:00 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Troy Little
12:00 – 1:00 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Larry Hama
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
12:00 – 1:00 Ragnarök Walter Simonson
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
1:00 – 2:00 Dirk Gently, Onyx – Chris Ryall, Ilias Kyriazis
2:00 – 3:00 Jem and the Holograms Amy Mebberson, Sara Richard, Agnes Garbowska  Arielle Jovellanos, Rebekah Isaacs
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
3:00 – 4:00 The X-Files Joe Harris
3:00 – 4:00 Long Distance – Thom Zahler
4:00 – 5:30 King of the Comics: 100 Years of King Features Book Debut! –Ray Billingsley (Curtis,) eff Keane (The Family Circus,) atrick McDonnell (Mutts,) Hilary Price (Rhymes With Orange,)
Brian Walker (Hi and Lois)
5:30 – 7:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animated Series – Brandon Auman, Eric Bauza, reg Cipes, Ciro Nieli, Rob Paulsen
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)