Tuesday, August 22, 2017

VIZ Media Launches New Shojo Manga Series QUEEN'S QUALITY

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES THE SUPERNATURAL SHOJO MANGA SERIES QUEEN’S QUALITY

Sequel To The Paranormal Romance Series QQ SWEEPER Debuts From The Creator Of DENGEKI DAISY!

San Francisco, CA, August 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers the sequel to shojo manga creator Kyousuke Motomi’s acclaimed series, QQ SWEEPER, with the launch of QUEEN’S QUALITY on September 5th.

Hayao Miyazaki’s: ‘LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO’ Coming to Big Screens Nationwide

Tickets are on sale now for one of the most notable anime titles in the beloved LUPIN THE 3RD series. The 1979 Japanese comedy-drama animated adventure, LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, comes to movie theaters nationwide for the first time.

Co-written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki as his feature film debut, LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO” will be broadcasted for two nights only on Thursday, September 14 (English dubbed) and Tuesday, September 19 (English subtitled) at 7:00 p.m. local time (both days).

Tickets for “LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 550 select movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

Powerpuff to the Rescue in Latest LEGO Dimensions Trailer


The latest LEGO® Dimensions trailer introduces the crime-stopping trio, Blossom™, Bubbles™ and Buttercup™, as they lend their dynamic powers to the game in LEGO form for the upcoming Team and Fun Packs. With these new packs, players will be able to build the sugar-coated, Chemical X superheroes and launch them into the LEGO® Dimensions Multiverse to save the day. In the game, players can fly around and use ultra-super powers to fight crime and battle the forces of evil, visit the exclusive Adventure World to unlock iconic locations like Pokey Oaks elementary, Rainbow Land, and Professor Utonium’s lab, and also go head-to-head in the Battle Arena for endless fun!

The LEGO® Dimensions Powerpuff Girls Team Pack and Fun Pack will be available on Sept. 12, 2017, along with the Teen Titans Go! Team Pack and Fun Pack, and the Beetlejuice Fun Pack.

Thursday, August 17, 2017

VIZ Media Launches Hilarious NARUTO Manga Spin-Off

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HILARIOUS NEW MANGA SERIES NARUTO: CHIBI SASUKE’S SHARINGAN LEGEND

Naruto’s Rival Returns – Cuter Than Ever And Ready For New Action Packed Adventures!

San Francisco, CA, August 17, 2017 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the launch of NARUTO: CHIBI SASUKE'S SHARINGAN LEGEND, a hilarious spin-off of the world’s most popular ninja manga series, NARUTO, on September 5 th.

Bluefin Details Extraordinary HANNIBAL LECTER Action Figures From Blitzway

BLUEFIN OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR STUNNINGLY REALISTIC 1/6 SCALE HANNIBAL LECTER ACTION FIGURES FROM BLITZWAY

Cinema’s Most Infamous And Charismatic Serial Killer Comes To Life In Two New 12-Inch Designs Set For Release In Early 2018; Each Figure Features Over 30 Points Of Articulation And An Array Of Screen Accurate Props

Anaheim, CA, August 17, 2017 Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, brings one of cinema’s most memorable villains to life as it opens pre-orders for BLITZWAY’s new line of 1/6 Scale Hannibal Lecter Action Figures.

The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game Gets Ninja-gility Trailer


Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the latest trailer for The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game, based on the upcoming big-screen adventure.

The new trailer features the Ninjago heroes training in the art of Ninja-gility which allows them to traverse Ninjago Island by wall-running, high-jumping and battling the foes of Ninjago to master and upgrade their combat skills with epic kicks, swings and gravity defying runs.  

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

1970's Retro Pulp PC Game 'The Amazing Eternals' Releases First Video and Screens


DIGITAL EXTREMES ANNOUNCES FOUNDERS PROGRAM, REVEALS FIRST GAMEPLAY FOR THE AMAZING ETERNALS (FORMERLY KEYSTONE)

Sign up Free or Join the Founders Program to get Exclusive Gear and Instant Access to Closed Beta Starting August 29

LONDON, ON – August 16, 2017 Building from its Closed Alpha test with thousands of enthusiastic new players, free-to-play Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes will launch the Founders Program for The Amazing Eternals (formerly codenamed Keystone) Tuesday, August 29. Using the community-driven model that helped grow Warframe to great success, The Amazing Eternals Founders Program rewards early adopters with direct development team collaboration, exclusive in-game gear, instant access to the Closed Beta, and more. Join the Multiverse by signing up free for a chance to get into The Amazing Eternals Closed Beta or enter the game instantly with the Founders Program launch on Tuesday, August 29! Sign up here: www.amazingeternals.com/

One:12 Collective Spider-Man Homecoming

A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming.  Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May, under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark. Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.
 
Spider-Man Homecoming joins the One:12 collective. With a comprehensively detailed film-accurate outfit and unique character specific accessories. This figure also features a newly sculpted body to accurately reflect the slender, teenage frame of Spider-Man in the new movie. 

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.