MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! GALACTIC EMPIRE LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO FOR “THE IMPERIAL MARCH” AND KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN TO CONQUER GALAXY

May 4, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA - It is a dark time for our generation. The evil Galactic Empire, obsessed with crushing all with their pure sonic annihilation, has dispatched another music video into your social media and audio playlists.

VIZ MEDIA Marks It's 30th Anniversary + New Website Launches

Leading Entertainment Company Looks Ahead To Forging New Paths In Global Pop Culture And Multimedia Content Development

San Francisco, CA, May 4, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the premier publisher, distributor and licensor of Japanese and global content in North America, proudly announces its 30^th Anniversary. To celebrate, VIZ Media will soon detail exciting activities for fans to commemorate 30 years of telling stories that resonate with audiences the world over.

Gentle Giant Ltd Announces Kylo Ren Mini Bust May the 4th Release

Gentle Giant Ltd's May the 4th release is Star Wars The Force Awakens Kylo Ren Mini Bust which you can pre-order HERE for $120.

MARVEL COMICS PROUDLY PRESENTS ALL-NEW SPOTLIGHT VIDEO SERIES DEVOTED TO THE BLACK PANTHER

Revolutionary Video Series Boldly Expands Reach and Exposure of Marvel’s Black Panther  

                                                                                                              

New York, NY—May 4^th, 2016 — Marvel Comics is proud to present an unprecedented approach in introducing the world to Marvel Comics and the next great breakout Marvel Super Hero – the Black Panther. Masterfully merging animated comics with in-depth narration and commentary, this fresh new video series is designed to present a whole new audience to the world of Black Panther timed with his cinematic debut in Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” and bolstered by the character’s best-selling comic book series.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 Announces On-Sale Tickets and VIP Special Packages

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES ON SALE TICKETS AND V.I.P SPECIAL PACKAGES

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Announces Advance Tickets Including Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Opening Night Bundles; 1-Day & 2-Day Festival Passes; Artist Meet & Greet Packages

San Francisco, CA, May 4, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced advance tickets for this year’s 3-day festival will go on sale on Friday, May 6^th at 12pm (PST) at: www.J-POP.com.

Sideshow's May the 4th Releases!

Sideshow Collectibles' May the 4th Releases includes the Kylo Ren Premium Format Figure which you can pre-order HERE for $569.99.

May the 4th Be With You! LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Reveals New Adventures!

In honor of Star Wars Day, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the latest LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer revealing exclusive new levels that explore adventures set in the time leading up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens New Adventures Trailer delves into untold tales within the Star Wars galaxy, all with a signature LEGO twist, including Han Solo and Chewbacca’s voyage to capture the ravenous Rathtars, how the mysterious Crimson Corsair foiled the plans of the First Order, secrets behind Lor San Tekka’s journey to the Jakku Village, Poe Dameron’s daring rescue of Admiral Ackbar and more!

Uglydoll Mini Monsters Vinyl Figures

Toy Art Gallery announced today that they will be releasing David Horvath x Sun Min Kim's Uglydoll Mini Monsters tomorrow, Wednesday, May 4th at 12 Noon Pacific HERE. Debuts in bright red vinyl. These stand about 2" tall. The 8 being released are BABO, JEERO, OX, WAGE, BATTY, TARGET, ICE BAT and WEDGEHEAD! You can purchase them individually for $12 each or you can purchase the set of 8 for $72.

Ghost Movements at True Measure Gallery Opening Reception this Friday!

If you're in the Porland, OR, stop by on Friday (5/6/16) evening from 6PM-9PM for the Opening Reception of Ghost Movement featuring the works of Jesse Narens, Melissa Monroe and Jesse Reno at True Measure Gallery. The start time in the picture is incorrect and should be 6pm instead of 5pm.

Empire Comics Free Comic Book Day Festival This Saturday!

Don't miss Free Comic Book Day Festival!

This Saturday, May 7, at Empire's Comics Vault located in Sacramento, CA. Join them for their Free Comic Book Day Festival! It's free and fun for the whole family. More details from Empire's Comics Vault Below:

The Araca Group and Marvel launch Captain America: Civil War Pop-Up Stores

The Araca Group Launches Pop-up Stores offering

Marvel's Captain America: Civil War

Merchandise in Movie Theaters 

Limited edition “live-event” Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War

products will only be available in Pop-Up Movie Theater Locations

across the US, including a collectable Commemorative Ticket and “Tour T-Shirt”

NEW YORK, NY- May 3, 2016 - Whose team will you be on May 6th when the battle in Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War begins? Be the first to see and experience the faceoff of the Super Heroes with limited time "The Battle Begins" merchandise only available in movie theaters. The Araca Group, a renowned live entertainment merchandising company, has joined forces with DCPI and Marvel Entertainment to bring live event merchandise to moviegoers nationwide. The Araca Group will open 88 Pop-Up Retail locations in movie theaters across the continental US selling eleven limited-time products making up the "The Battle Begins" Collection. Check out thebattlebeginsmerchandise.com for specific locations.

VIZ Media Supports 2016 Free Comic Book Day With 2 FREE Manga Samplers

VIZ Media announces its continued support and sponsorship for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY with a pair of special FREE manga (graphic novel) samplers that will include excerpts from VIZ Media’s newest POKÉMON POCKET COMICS: LEGENDARY POKÉMON release as well as a Shonen Jump sampler containing action-packed excerpts from ONE-PUNCH MAN and MY HERO ACADEMIA. 

IDW To Publish M.A.S.K. Comic Book This Fall

Hasbro’s Mobile Armored Strike Kommand (M.A.S.K.)
Returns In New Ongoing Comic Series

San Diego, CA (May 2, 2016) – Joining other recent Hasbro additions to the IDW Publishing slate, ROM and Micronauts, M.A.S.K. will become the latest property to receive its own comic series.

The fans have spoken and so by popular demand, M.A.S.K. will hit comic shops later this year from the creative team of writer Brandon Easton (Marvel’s Agent Carter, Transformers: Deviations) and artist Tony Vargas (Rot & Ruin, TMNT: Shadows of the Past Board Game).

Mean Green Ghostfighter Release

Super7 announced that they will be releasing the Mean Green Ghostfighter Japanese soft vinyl figure in collaboration with Secret Base this Thursday, May 5th at 12 Noon Pacific HERE.

Loot Crate's May Theme is POWER!

Have you signed up for Loot Crate yet? This month's theme is POWER! Inside the box there will be items from Marvel, Warcraft and Dragonball Z. We have been subscribers for Loot Crate for over 2 years now. Every month the contents get better and better. There are more exclusive items that you can't get anywhere else.

Don't forget to check out Loot Crate's "POWER" Themed LVL UP which will have items from Marvel, Super Mario, The Lord of the Rings and Masters of the Universe. Also check out the new Loot Crate DX which offers even more cool items which will cost a bit more but if you got the cash to burn why not? If you want something awesome for your pet, pick up Loot Pets "POWER" themed this month as it features Mega Man and you'll get a matching pet and human tee. To check out all that Loot Crate offers, go HERE. Order by May 19th at 9PM Pacific to get May's Themed Crate!

Everyone has different tastes and remember Loot Crate also offers Loot Anime, Loot Gaming, Firefly as well as Limited Edition Crates for Star Wars, Call of Duty and Aliens. There really is something for everyone.