Monday, March 14, 2016

Comic-Con International and Lionsgate Unveil Launch Plans for Comic-Con HQ

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL AND LIONSGATE UNVEIL LAUNCH PLANS FOR COMIC-CON HQ, INCLUDING OFFICIAL NAME
AND LOGO FOR NEW SVOD CHANNEL

Comic-Con HQ to Roll Out with Free Beta Access on May 7
and Official Launch in June


Original Content at Launch to Include San Diego Comic-Con Programming Along with Original Scripted and Unscripted Series Kings of Con, Impossible Science and Previously-Announced Her Universe Fashion Show

Platform Will Also Offer Entertainment News and Commentary Featuring a Full Slate of Daily and Weekly Programs, with G4 Stars Kevin Pereira and Adam Sessler Executive Producing Select Shows

SANTA MONICA and SAN DIEGO, California, March 14, 2016 – Comic-Con International and Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) today unveiled launch plans for Comic-Con HQ, their newly named subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform debuting shortly before San Diego Comic-Con this Summer. Comic-Con HQ will launch with free beta access on May 7 with its official premiere in June leading up to Comic-Con International: San Diego in July.

Marvel's Captain America: Civil War in NEW LEGO Marvel's Avengers Video


Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released a new LEGO Marvel’s Avengers video featuring Super Heroes from the recently released Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War Character Pack.

Based on the highly anticipated Marvel Studios film hitting theatres on May 6, 2016, this add-on content is currently available as a FREE download exclusively for PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation® 3 players.

Friday, March 11, 2016

Topps' "National Star Wars Day" - New Star Wars: Card Trader

Digital trading card company Topps is commemorating the one year anniversary of their highly successful Star Wars: Card Trader app for iOS and Android with the announcement of “National Star Wars Day” on Saturday, March 12, 2016.  This kicks off the first of Topps “National Days” campaign, which will be followed by a “National Day” for each one of their popular apps throughout the year including BUNT on April 9.

Factory Entertainment Announces The Avengers Age Of Ultron Metal Miniatures

March Marvel Madness Part II: Avengers Metal Miniatures

Concord, CA – Factory Entertainment, Inc., the Concord, California-based producer of licensed toys and collectibles continues its March Marvel Madness event with the announcement of even more exciting products!

The company is proud to debut the first in a line of proprietary metal figurines with The Avengers Age Of Ultron Metal Miniatures™.

Get Ready... Ghostbusters: The Board Game II Kickstarter This April


Sony and Cryptozoic Team up for Second Ghostbusters Board Game
Sony and Cryptozoic Announce Upcoming Kickstarter Campaign for Ghostbusters: The Board Game II
Lake Forest, CA – March 11, 2016 – Guess who’s coming to save the world again?
Cryptozoic Entertainment, leading creator of board games and collectible cards, and Sony Pictures Consumer Products are proud to announce the upcoming April launch of the Kickstarter campaign for Ghostbusters: The Board Game II!

Following on the heels of last year’s successful Kickstarter campaign and retail release of Ghostbusters: The Board Game, the second game in the series ups the ante with lots of new game elements, including Slime Blower Pack Ghostbusters, Ooze entities that can split apart and join back together, allies, new equipment like Ecto Goggles and Portal Destabilizers, and much more!

Diamond Select Toys Heads to Chicago’s C2E2 Next Week

Diamond Select Toys Heads to Chicago’s C2E2 Next Week!

Diamond Select Toys loves the Windy City, so the Maryland-based company is making the trek once again to this year’s Comic Convention and Entertainment Expo, C2E2 2016, from March 18-20! In addition to a full booth presence, DST will present a comprehensive DST panel with reveals, a Q&A, and prizes and more!

BLACK PANTHER #1 FROM MARVEL COMICS

YOUR NEW LOOK AT TA-NEHISI COATES & BRIAN STELFREEZE’S
BLACK PANTHER #1 FROM MARVEL COMICS
                                                                                                              
New York, NY—March 11, 2016 A new era dawns for Wakanda and its ruler, T’Challa! Marvel is proud to offer your new look at BLACK PANTHER #1 written by national correspondent for The Atlantic, MacArthur Genius, and National Book Award winner Ta-Nehisi Coates (Between the World and Me) and illustrated by living legend Brian Stelfreeze, BLACK PANTHER “A Nation Under Our Feet” is a story about dramatic upheaval in Wakanda and the Black Panther’s struggle to do right by his people as their ruler.

Spider-Woman, Silk and Spider-Gwen Swing Into Action in SPIDER-WOMEN ALPHA #1

Silk, Spider-Woman and Spider-Gwen Unite For Can’t Miss Crossover!

New York, NY – March 10th, 2016 – The Spider-Event of 2016 is here! This April, Silk, Spider-Woman and Spider-Gwen unite for a story too big for any one of their titles to contain! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at SPIDER-WOMEN ALPHA #1 – kicking off the epic 8-part universe hopping crossover! Blockbuster writers Jason Latour, Dennis Hopeless and Robbie Thompson are joined by a dazzling array of artists, including Vanesa Del Rey, Bengal, Javier Rodriguez, Tana Ford and more to bring you a story you won’t want to miss!

VOLTRON Showrunners & WonderCon Panel Announced

VOLTRON returns in 2016 with an all-new Netflix Original Series from DreamWorks Animation Television! Join  Executive Producer Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender), Co-Executive Producer Lauren Montgomery (The Legend of Korra), writer Tim Hedrick (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and special guests at WonderCon 2016 to learn all about Voltron: Legendary Defender!

Pac-Man Ghosts Lidded Ceramic Container 4-Pack Entertainment Earth Exclusive

Entertainment Earth announced their Pac-Man Ghosts Lidded Ceramic Container 4-Pack. Pre-order this HERE for $39.99. Scheduled to arrive in June!

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES CAPCOM PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT RETAIL

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (March 10th, 2016) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced the availability of new Capcom licensed products at their online retail store. From Street Fighter® Gloves to Monster Hunter® Meat Pillows, Multiverse has made Capcom products available for purchase by retail customers. All products in the Multiverse store are proudly manufactured by Multiverse Studio, and they are now made available to you! Many of these products have not been available for retail purchase until now! 

Image Comics at WonderCon


Image Comics is pleased to return to WonderCon this year on Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27

 
VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#1802):
  • Circuit Breaker #1 WonderCon Variant by Kevin McCarthy and Kyle Baker, cover by Kyle Baker ($10)
  • Tokyo Ghost HC Convention Variant by Rick Remender and Sean Gordon Murphy, cover by Sean Gordon Murphy ($35)

Her Universe Promises Lots of Exciting Reveals at Wondercon


Her Universe Returns to WonderCon with Big
2016 Fashion Show Announcement,
Two Panels and New Fangirl Fashions

Her Universe Promises Lots of Exciting Reveals at Comic-Con International's Sister Show
 
NEW YORK, NY - March 10th, 2016 - Her Universe, the groundbreaking fangirl fashion company and lifestyle brand, today announced its return to WonderCon, the must-attend event being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center March 25th through the 27th, with exciting news and new products for fans of sci-fi fashion, publishing and more. This year, Her Universe is hosting two panels and a portfolio review at WonderCon that are not to be missed.

Gecco Announces Dark Souls III Figure Project in Tokyo

Gecco Corp., announced "DARK SOULS Ⅲ" figure project at the rollout event of the video game held in Tokyo today.
"At the event, we displayed the sculpture of “Bonfire” as a 3D teaser.

Since the player in the video game comes to the bonfires to recover and save, we believe this is the most familiar and iconic moment in the world of DARK SOULS.

To tell you the truth, at this moment, we cannot reveal what character we are working on.

Please stay tuned for more information coming soon, and we have plans to make other characters as well."

Sac Comic-Con This Weekend!

Sac Comic-Con is this weekend at the McClellan Conference Center in Sacramento, CA. Admission is $10 for Saturday, $8 for Sunday, Weekend Pass for $13 and kids 8 and under are free.
  • Over 200 Vendor/Artist Tables
  • 30+ Special Guests
  • Panels/Workshops
  • Video Game Tournaments & Free Play
  • Sunday Cosplay Costume Contest
  • Daily Charity Raffles
  • Viewing Room
  • Plenty of Free Parking
  • Free Exclusive Art Prints
  • Fun for the entire family!
Meet Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Veronica Taylor, the voice of Pokemon’s Ash, Steve Downes the voice of Halo’s Master Chief , Legendary Comic Book Artist Bernie Wrightson and many more... Check out Sac-Con's website for detailed info on what time the guests will be there, check out the exhibitor list etc...