Tuesday, June 27, 2017

New Amazon Series Breaks The Traditional Rules of Sci-Fi

NOBILITY Launches Sci-fi Genre
Into a New Frontier on Amazon 

(Los Angeles, CA) - Executive Producer E.J. De la Peña's Cowboy Errant launches their sci-fi dramedy, NOBILITY, today on Amazon - bringing with it a fresh direction to the sci-fi genre.

"For more than fifteen years, science fiction storytellers have been obsessed with post-apocalyptic fiction," De la Peña says. "But fans have been craving something familiar while revolutionizing the way we experience the genre."

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 20 Years of Slaying” SDCC Event and Exclusive Merchandise

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 20 Years of Slaying” Fan Event in San Diego
Join us for an evening of Buffy themed Giveaways, Trivia, and Cosplay Contests!

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announces the
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete Series 20th Anniversary Edition
DVD Boxed Set available for Pre-order at San Diego Comic-Con

Fox Consumer Products Reveals New Merchandise Details

Walt Disney Studios Announces Schedule for D23 Expo

THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS PRESENTS UPCOMING FILM SLATE FROM DISNEY, PIXAR, MARVEL, AND LUCASFILM AT D23 EXPO 2017

‘Celebration of an Animated Classic: The Lion King’ Event Announced

BURBANK, Calif., June 27, 2017 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, taking place July 14–16.

At two marquee Hall D23 presentations, the Studio will give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at its upcoming releases, with animated films from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios showcased on Friday, July 14, and live-action projects from Disney, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm taking the stage on Saturday, July 15.

IDW to Host Dinner With Walter Simonson at Comic-Con

Have Dinner With Walter Simonson
at Comic-Con
IDW Presents an Evening with a Comic Book Legend!

San Diego, CA (June 27, 2017) – IDW Publishing is hosting a very special evening with Walter Simonson during Comic-Con. Limited to just 25 attendees, the event will take place in a private room at a swank restaurant in the San Diego Gaslamp district, a short walk from the convention center on Thursday, July 20th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Each guest will receive the following:

eigoMANGA Empowering Comic Book Virtual Reality at Anime Expo 2017

Los Angeles, CA — June 27, 2017 At Anime Expo, eigoMANGA will demonstrate how it empowers digital comic book publishing and innovation with its mobile Virtual Reality platform and app in Booth #931, July 1-4, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Monday, June 26, 2017

Entertainment Earth's Batman & Wonder Woman Tiki Tiki Totems SDCC Exclusive

Entertainment Earth announced their Batman & Wonder Woman Tiki Tiki Totems 2-Pack SDCC 2017 Exclusive. You can pre-order this HERE for $17.99. These are 3" tall wooden stackable figures. Collect all the Tiki Tiki Totems and see how high you can stack 'em!

Please note that these will be sold at SDCC first and if any stock remains, your order will be fulfilled.

Gentle Giant Ltd Announced Two More SDCC Exclusives

Gentle Giant Ltd announced 2 more SDCC exclusives today. The first one is Skottie Young's I Hate Fairland Gertrude Statue. This limited edition statue will come hand numbered with a certificate of authenticity.If you are a Premier Guild member, you can pre-order this now. 

Nickelodeon Announces Plans for San Diego Comic Con


NICKELODEON BRINGS O-TOWN, HILLWOOD, BIKINI BOTTOM, AND MORE TO LIFE AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL:
SAN DIEGO JULY 20-23, 2017

Network Offers Immersive Fan Experience Based on Its Iconic Rocko’s Modern Life,
Hey Arnold!, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and More
BURBANK, Calif.--June 26, 2017--Nickelodeon will immerse fans in three decades-worth of iconic characters and shows as it brings Rocko’s Modern Life, Hey Arnold!, SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2017. From a 23-foot-tall pineapple under the sea to O-Town, Hillwood and the sewers of NYC, Nick will showcase its fan-favorite characters and popular shows with one-of-a-kind activations, panels, talent signings and interactive experiences.

UDON COLLECTIBLES Presents Exclusive EVANGELION Pins

UDON COLLECTIBLES TO DEBUT EVANGELION COLLECTIBLE PINS EXCLUSIVELY AT ANIME EXPO

Toronto, ON –June 26, 2017 – UDON Collectibles is proud to announce their newest line of collectible merchandise – the EVANGELION CHARACTER COLLECTOR’S PIN SERIES. Following in the footsteps of the popular Street Fighter II Character Select Pins and the Persona 4  Puzzle Pin series, UDON Collectibles is expanding its licenses to the anime world.

IT 1990: Pennywise Living Dead Dolls

“Want a balloon?” He’s every nightmare you've ever had, your worst dream come true. He’s everything you ever were afraid of.

He’s Pennywise the clown, and now he’s a Living Dead Doll.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Celebrates 1st Anniversary

FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH LARGEST SET OF GIVEAWAYS IN GAME’S HISTORY

Promotions Include Free Character Summons, Discount Bundles, and FINAL FANTASY X Collaboration

LOS ANGELES (June 26, 2017) -- SQUARE ENIX® is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of critically-acclaimed mobile RPG, FINAL FANTASY® BRAVE EXVIUS®, which boasts more than 23 million downloads around the world.  Leading up to the first anniversary on June 29, players can now participate in an exciting series of in-game promotions and giveaways, such as:
  • Half Energy for Main Story – From June 23 through June 28, the main story content will require half the usual energy, allowing new players to get up to speed with the deep and engaging storyline.
  • New Summer-Themed Characters – Beginning June 23, players can summon the summer versions of popular characters, Dark Fina, Fina, and Lid. Players will also receive various Trust Moogles with each summon.
  • New “Expeditions System” – Starting today, this new system allows players to dispatch their units on missions to obtain valuable in-game items, trust Moogles, and more.
  • Anniversary Countdown Login Bonus, Increased Inventory Capacity, and more
 

Friday, June 23, 2017

Iron Maiden Pop-Up Shop at Super7

Super7 announced that they will be hosting an Iron Maiden Pop-Up Shop for one week at their San Francisco location starting July 1st -8th. Acme Archives will have Limited Edition Silkscreen Prints as well exclusive items from Super7 for sale. Also on display will be a sneak peek of the Super7 x Iron Maiden items coming out later this year.

In Stores This Week: Ghostbusters, Batman and Marvel from DST

Here's what hitting stores this week from Diamond Select Toys! Check your local comic book shops for these new releases.

Alice Through the Looking Glass Select Red Hatter Action Figure PX
A Diamond Select Toys Release! You’ve met the Mad Hatter, now meet him again! This 7-inch, Previews-exclusive variant figure of the Mad Hatter, based on his appearance in Alice Through the Looking Glass, sports the red coat of the present day, rather than the green coat of his younger days. The figure features the likeness of Johnny Depp, has 16 points of articulation, and comes with a diorama background depicting a building from Wonderland – connect the base to the bases of the other two Alice figures to build a larger town! Figure comes packaged in display-ready Select packaging, with spine artwork for shelf reference. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! (Item #JAN172654, SRP: $24.99)

Spider-Man Push Puppet Swings into San Diego

Are your Spidey senses tingling? Entertainment Earth announced the Spider-Man Push Puppet Exclusive for SDCC. This wooden push puppet is 5" tall. If you are not going to SDCC, you can pre-order this HERE for $8.99. Edition of 492 pieces and each piece is numbered.

Please note that this will be sold at SDCC first and if there are any left, your order will be fulfilled.

ABC TV Stars Q&A, Meet & Greets/Phots Ops + Panels at D23 Expo

THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK SPOTLIGHTS THE CREATIVE FORCES AND STARS FROM SOME OF ITS MOST EXCITING SHOWS AT D23 EXPO 2017, WITH EXCLUSIVE Q&As AND MEET & GREETS/PHOTO OPS

Once Upon a Time Panel Features Series Creators/Executive Producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, and star Colin O’Donoghue (Captain Hook)

Celebrate ABC’s Summer Fun & Games as Modern Family’s Nolan Gould Hosts a Live Game of Celebrity Family Feud Featuring Some of Your Favorite ABC Comedy Kids from American Housewife, black-ish, Fresh Off the Boat, Modern Family, and Speechless

Meet and Take Selfies with Cast Members of American Housewife, black-ish,
Fresh Off the Boat, General Hospital, and Once Upon a Time