Wednesday, August 16, 2017

RANMA ½ Anime OVA & MOVIE COLLECTION Debuts From VIZ Media

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF RANMA ½ OVA & MOVIE COLLECTION

Three Full-Length RANMA ½ Feature Films And Eleven OVAs Based On The Classic Anime Series Make North American Debut In HD Format

San Francisco, CA, August 15, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delights anime fans and lovers of the classic RANMA ½ series as it announces the upcoming home media release of the RANMA ½ OVA & Movie Collection on September 19th.

2017 J-POP SUMMIT In S.F. Announces Authentic Ramen & Sake Attractions

J-POP SUMMIT 2017 ANNOUNCES ITS PREMIUM LINE-UP OF RAMEN, SAKE AND FOOD VENDORS AT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Announces A Slate of Japanese Food and Drinks Participants at Fort Mason Center For Arts and Culture This September

San Francisco, CA, August 15, 2017– J-POP SUMMIT 2017, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, announces another exciting year with a diverse line-up of Japanese ramen chefs, sake producers, and food and drink vendors to be featured on Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th starting at 11:00am at the Fort Mason Center For Arts and Culture’s Festival Pavilion, located at 2 Marina Blvd in San Francisco, CA. The two-day slate of Japanese food and drinks are paired alongside an extensive roster of attractions, participants, exhibits, and other live programming. Tickets are available now starting at $35 for adults and $15 for kids ages 6+ at: www.J-POP.com.

"Batman vs. Two-Face" Coming to Blu-ray/DVD on 10/17/17

POP CULTURE ICONS ADAM WEST & WILLIAM SHATNER UNITE TO VOICE THE TITLE CHARACTERS FOR
AN ALL-NEW, ACTION-PACKED, ANIMATED FILM,
WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT’S

BATMAN VS. TWO-FACE

COMING OCTOBER 10, 2017 TO DIGITAL
AND OCTOBER 17, 2017 TO BLu-Ray TM COMBO PACK & DVD

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF THE MR. OSOMATSU ANIME SERIES

Uproarious Comedy About The Misadventures Of Six Unique Brothers Is Produced By The Famed Anime Production Company Studio Pierrot And Inspired By A Bestselling Manga Series

San Francisco, CA, August 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, brings the hilarious story of six quirky siblings to North and Latin American audiences as it expands its anime catalog with the acquisition of MR. OSOMATSU. VIZ Media announced the news during its official panel held this past weekend during Otakon 2017.

VIZ Media Announces Important New Manga & Anime Acquisitions At Otakon 2017


VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW MANGA SERIES ACQUISITIONS AT OTAKON 2017

New Titles Scheduled To Launch In 2018 Include The Shojo Series TAKANE & HANA, A RWBY Prequel, And More!

San Francisco, CA, August 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, thrilled audiences during its official panel held this past weekend at Otakon 2017 as it detailed a variety of new publishing acquisitions.

"Justice League: The New Frontier Commemorative Edition" on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Steelbook, DVD on 10/3/17

WITNESS THE FORMATION OF THE
WORLD’S GREATEST SUPER HERO TEAM
WHEN WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
AND DC ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE

JUSTICE LEAGUE:
THE NEW FRONTIER
COMMEMORATIVE EDITION

OCTOBER 3, 2017 ON BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK,
BLU-RAY™ STEELBOOK AND DVD

All-New FEATURETTE spotlights amazing career of
award-winning writer/artist darwyn cooke

VIZ Media Details Exciting New POKÉMON Art Book

CELEBRATE THE SPECIAL RELEASE OF POKÉMON ADVENTURES 20TH ANNIVERSARY ILLUSTRATION BOOK: THE ART OF POKÉMON ADVENTURES

THE ART OF POKÉMON ADVENTURES Features Character Designs, Storyboards, Exclusive Posters And A New POKÉMON Story Released In English For The First Time

San Francisco, CA, August 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, explores the fantastic characters and settings of the world of POKÉMON with the release of POKÉMON ADVENTURES 20TH ANNIVERSARY ILLUSTRATION BOOK: THE ART OF POKÉMON ADVENTURES, now available.

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Marvel Animated Minimates Series 6 Revealed & Series 5 Now Available at Walgreens

Marvel Animated Minimates Series 5 has arrived in Walgreens stores! It’s the latest assortment in the exclusive mini-figure line only available at Walgreens, and now Diamond Select Toys is ready to unveil the next assortment in the line! This upcoming sixth series of figures features all-new two-packs from Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers Assemble, including long-awaited and fully updated editions of some classic Super Heroes and Super Villains, as well as one never-before-made character! 

Thursday, August 10, 2017

VIZ Media Announces Activities And Special Guests For OTAKON THIS WEEKEND!

VIZ MEDIA DETAILS OFFICIAL PANELS, EVENTS, AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR OTAKON 2017

Celebrate SAILOR MOON, BORUTO, ONE-PUNCH MAN, And More With VIZ Media At The East Coast’s Preeminent Anime Convention

San Francisco, CA, August 9, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, caps off the summer convention season as it announces a wide range of events, activities and an array of exciting retail exclusives available for purchase at Otakon 2017.

Dark Tower, Defenders, Thanos and More from DST!

This week, Diamond Select Toys is sending you the best of all worlds, as characters from across the galaxy travel to your local comic shop! New Minimates from the alien world seen in Alien: Covenant! New Vinimates from the world-hopping Dark Tower film! New Gallery PVCs from the worlds of Marvel comics and Marvel television! And a resin statue of Marvel’s world-conquering Thanos! Read on for details, then find a store at comicshoplocator.com, or order online at shop.diamondselecttoys.com!

Alien: Covenant Movie Minimates Series 1 Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys Release! The most anticipated sci-fi film of the year is almost here, and DST is celebrating with a new assortment of Minimates! Springing out of the successful Alien and Aliens Minimates lines, this new assortment for Alien: Covenant will include four different two-packs based on the film, including crew members David, Tennessee, Daniels and a variety of new creatures! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts and accessories. Each two-pack comes packaged on a full-color blister card. (Item # APR172627, SRP: $9.99/ea.)
https://shop.diamondselecttoys.com/aliens-covenant-movie-minimates-series-1-asst

The Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Set XI Limited Edition Banner

Mezco Toyz is proud to present a new limited edition banner sure to thrill any Living Dead Dolls fan looking to decorate their crypt. To celebrate The Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Set XI this original banner features all four of the dolls from the series:

Hush
Dawn
Dottie Rose
Isaiah
 
Each banner is printed on durable 13 oz vinyl and measures approximately 20 x 36 inches. This limited edition of 130 banners is available exclusively through their online store HERE for $60.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "SYMBIOSIS" BEER

SHMALTZ BREWING CELEBRATES THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONWITH COLLECTOR'S EDITION BEER RELEASE "SYMBIOSIS"

Shmaltz Brewing Boldly Unites Hops, Malts, Yeast and Water in
Pursuit of Craft Beer Excellence with the Limited-Edition Release of "Symbiosis"

Clifton Park, NY -- Wednesday, August 9, 2017 -- Shmaltz Brewing Company nationally rolls out its unique Collector's Edition release Star Trek Symbiosis® to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation. With an incredible debut at Comic-Con International (San Diego) and official launch at the "Star Trek Las Vegas" convention, Star Trek Symbiosis® is now nationally available in 4-packs at stores and on draft at select bars in 35 states across the country. 2017 marks 30 years since Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered in September 1987, and CBS Studios has teamed up with Shmaltz Brewing for the only officially licensed Star Trek beers in the United States.

Living Dead Dolls Resurrection 11 Pin Set

Mezco announces a Commemorative Enamel Pin Set for Living Dead Dolls Resurrection 11. This set is limited to 130 sets. This collection features Hush, Dawn, Dottie Rose, Isaiah and Resurrection Cuddles.

Each pin measures approximately 1.5 inches tall.  Featuring sturdy posts and clutches, these pins are perfect for display on jackets, backpacks, shrouds or the Living Dead Doll official lanyards.

Pre-order this set HERE for $50.

VIZ Media Announces New Digital Manga Content For August

Catch Exciting Digital Debuts, The Series Finale For TOKYO GHOUL And Updates to the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP App!

VIZ Media details digital manga updates for August highlighted by the launch of several notable new series and the continuation of fan-favorites as well as exciting updates to the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP App.

This month, readers are invited to dive into the opening volume of VAMPIRE KNIGHT: MEMORIES, the latest new release in creator Matsuri Hino’s acclaimed gothic drama. Fans can also enjoy THE ART OF MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE, a lavish release that contains concept sketches, notes, character designs and commentary from the director, screenwriter, and character designers of MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE. Additional notable new digital releases include the not-to-be-missed series finales of TOKYO GHOUL (Vol. 14) and MAID-SAMA! (Vol. 9).

Batman: Ascending Knight Joins the One:12 Collective

Every Knight has a beginning and the One:12 Collective’s Batman starts here. Batman—Ascending Knight is part of a trilogy: A beginning, a middle and an end. The Ascending Knight is Batman in his first year; designed to be contemporary but still have a first appearance feel. This is the Batman of 10 years ago, as he just began his war on crime.

At the start of his crime-fighting career Bruce Wayne is still working things out, finding what works and what doesn't. Some of his tech and gear is still a bit unfinished and raw. His Bat Suit is bulky, showing that he has not yet fine-tuned it.

Of course the design pays homage to Batman as he first appeared in Detective Comics. The shape of his cowl, the shorter gloves and the smaller symbol on his chest are all inspired by his original debut in the comics.