UDON announces HITOSHI ARIGA to attend Comic-Con

UDON Entertainment is proud to announce that legendary manga creator and character designer Hitoshi Ariga will join UDON @ Comic Con 2024! Ariga-sensei will be signing autographs for fans, and debuting including all-new merchandise at the UDON Booth #100 at Comic-Con international: San Diego, July 24-28th, 2024.

Hitoshi Ariga will attend Comic-Con in support of all-new merchandise featuring his trademark action-packed illustrations being offered exclusively by UDON Entertainment at the event! Metal Cards, T-Shirts, and even original art shikishi commissions! Keep reading for details!

UDON Entertainment is the proud publisher of several of Ariga-sensei's manga featuring Capcom's beloved Mega Man game and multimedia character, including Mega Man: Megamix, Mega Man: Gigamix, and the UDON original full-color manga series Mega Man: Mastermix, all of which are available now wherever great manga are sold.

 

Hasbro Returns to 2024 San Diego Comic-Con with Product Showcases and Brand Experiences

Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, announces an incredible lineup for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International. Fan-favorite brands to appear include TRANSFORMERS, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, G.I. JOE and Beyblade, as well as products based on premier collaboration brands, Star Wars™ and Marvel from The Walt Disney Company.

This year, the Hasbro booth design has been updated to better engage fans and create a more immersive space. The Hasbro Pulse Toy Store is back, and this year's design includes an impressive second story for live interviews. Designer Tom Whalen (@strongstuff) has tied the booth together by giving the Hasbro booth a fresh new appearance, with each brand rendered in his iconic style, representing our belief that at the heart of every brand is the HASBRO PULSE.

“We are thrilled to return to 2024 San Diego Comic-Con with an evolved booth design and even more exhilarating experiences for our fans,” said Tim Kilpin, President of Toys, Board Games, Licensing & Entertainment at Hasbro. “This year, we are particularly excited to celebrate our upcoming film, TRANSFORMERS ONE, and bring an immersive and interactive showcase that will truly spotlight the creativity and innovation behind our iconic brands. We can’t wait to reveal fan-favorite products from BEYBLADE, TRANSFORMERS, G.I JOE and more to create countless unforgettable memories alongside our dedicated fanbase.”

Z2 AND MOTÖRHEAD CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF NO REMORSE: THE ILLUSTRATED TRUE STORIES OF LEMMY KILMISTER AND MOTÖRHEAD at SDCC

Z2 is proud to announce the much anticipated NO REMORSE: THE ILLUSTRATED TRUE STORIES OF LEMMY KILMISTER AND MOTÖRHEAD at the 2024 edition of San Diego Comic Con. Z2’s booth will be framed by Lemmy's towering Amp Stacks, whose sound was integral to the low-end bass growl of Motörhead. The stacks will be live and blaring Motörhead music all weekend long in celebration at Z2’s Booth #1529.

Over the duration of Comic Con, Z2 and Marshall will be hosting four daily drawings for fans to win Marshall bluetooth speakers, studio headphones and deluxe editions of the Motörhead graphic novel. The weekend events will culminate with a special Motörhead book signing featuring book contributors, including Tim Bradstreet, Jeff McClelland, Bob Fingerman, Ryan Dunlavey, Luke McGarry, Tony Parker and MTV Legend, Matt Pinfield on Sunday, July 28th at 2pm PST at Booth #1529.

 

eigoMANGA and Comic Distro to Showcase at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

eigoMANGA, a leading media company in digital comic publishing, and Comic Distro, an innovative comic book distribution service, are excited to announce their participation at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024. This premier event, the nation's largest celebration of comic books, science fiction, and pop culture, will take place from July 25th to 28th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Visit eigoMANGA and Comic Distro at Booth #1802 in the Exhibit Hall.

eigoMANGA Panels and Workshops at Comic-Con

"Developing Anime Mobile Apps and Games" Workshop

• When: Thursday, July 24th, 4:00pm-5:00pm
• Where: Room 11
• Details: Join eigoMANGA's development team as they delve into the complexities of anime/manga app development, sharing exclusive insights from the creation of the highly anticipated anime mobile fighting game "Vanguard Princess".

"Muscling Aside the Mainstreams: Getting Indies on the Shelves" Panel

• When: Friday, July 26th, 5:00pm-6:00pm
• Where: Room 9
• Details: Austin Osueke, founder of Comic Distro and publisher of eigoMANGA, will participate as a panelist. Gain valuable knowledge on how independent publishers can successfully compete with mainstream giants.

"Manga Tutorials for Kids" Workshop

• When: Sunday, July 28th, 11:00am-12:00pm
• Where: Room 11
• Details: This engaging workshop, led by a team of talented manga artists, offers children of all ages the chance to learn manga illustration and storytelling techniques.

Disney Announces Expansive Shopping Opportunities and Exclusive Merchandise Available to Guests at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

 

 

Today, Disney announced details of the augmented shopping experience coming to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, including new locations and licensees, exclusive merchandise, and advanced technology to help ease the shopping experience. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will bring the best in Disney storytelling and innovation to Anaheim, California, on August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, and guests will be able to experience expansive retail offerings from across the worlds of Disney, from limited edition pins to clothing, books, music, and more. 

Street Fighter & Friends Join UDON @ Comic-Con

Next week UDON Entertainment returns to Comic-Con International: San Diego at our new booth location, #100 in Hall A! We have  been making lots of announcements about the great artists, merch, and more that we'll have at the show, and there are still some seriously mind-blowing surprises to come! But today we're going to tell you about the material at the HEART of the event, comic books! UDON will have 4 SDCC exclusive comics available at the event! Featuring a lot of fun in the sun (and in the dark of the night!) these unique and exclusive SDCC variants will find a welcome home in the collections of fans everywhere!

Darkstakers #1: 20th Anniversary Edition, Variant Cover X1 by REIQ - $20

Beware, THE DARKSTALKERS! Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of UDON's Comic Books for the beloved fangs-out fighting game franchise, we're proud to present this unique replica edition of the original Darkstalkers #1, featuring the original main story by Ken Siu-Chong and Alvin Lee (Deadpool), and the original back-up story by Siu-Chong Mark Brooks (Amazing Spider-Man). We've also added in a classic cover gallery and an incredible array of new cover illustrations by a cavalcade of artists, including long-time UDON favorites and newcomers alike! THIS BOOK WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN MOST DIRECT MARKET STORES, so don't miss out.

SAN DIEGO: We will be offering Darkstalkers #1: 20th Anniversary Edition Cover X1 by REIQ early at Comic-Con! Get your copy before any of them ship from the UDON store, and even better, GET IT SIGNED, as Reiq will be signing at the UDON Booth during Comic-Con!

 

BMI & White Bear PR To Present “The Character of Music: The Art of Scoring for Animation" Panel at Comic-Con® 2024

 

BMI® and White Bear PR are excited to present “The Character of Music: The Art of Scoring for Animation,” at Comic-Con 2024. The panelists include BMI composers Sherri Chung, Deana Kiner, Kevin Kiner, Sean Kiner, Joy Ngiaw, along with composers The Newton Brothers and songwriter Alex Seaver. The panel will be moderated by White Bear PR’s Chandler Poling and introduced by BMI’s Director, Film, TV & Visual Media, Louie Stephens.

Step into the mesmerizing world where sound meets artistry at this year's “The Character of Music: The Art of Scoring for Animation” panel. Discover how composers work hand in hand with animators and directors to weave a seamless tapestry of sound and imagery. The panelists include Deana, Kevin and Sean Kiner (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Star Wars: Rebels), Sherri Chung (Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Based On A True Story), Joy Ngiaw (Blush, Barbie Mysteries), The Newton Brothers (X-MEN ’97), and songwriter Alex Seaver aka MAKO (Arcane: League of Legends).

 

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - Room 6BCF - 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. PST

TITAN COMICS AT SDCC 2024

This San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Titan Comics brings exciting launches, SDCC exclusive variants – by Adam Hughes, Stanley ‘Artgerm’ Lau, Joe Jusko, Dan Panosian, Tehani Farr, Christian Ward - and appearances from a host of guests including Zoe Thorogood (Life is Strange), Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian), Roman Dirge (I Can Count to Ten), Charles Ardai (Gun Honey), Mellow Brown (Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze, Blade Runner), Janie Hendrix (Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze), plus many more talents from across the comic book industry. 

Year Two of Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics’ record-selling Conan the Barbarian comics debuts at the show with signings and two exclusive editions for Conan the Barbarian #13 - a foil variant by Dan Panosian and a stunning cover by Tehani Farr. Plus, an exclusive foil cover for The Savage Sword Of Conan #1 by legendary Conan cover artist Joe Jusko, who will be appearing at a special Conan signing with writer Jim Zub and cover artist Tehani Farr (Friday July 26th, 2pm, Titan booth #5537). Don’t miss the talent-studded Conan: The Battle Of The Black Stone panel happening on Sunday July 28th (11am, Room: 29AB) followed by a signing with writer Jim Zub, with cover artist Tehani Farr (Sunday July 28th, 1pm, Titan booth #5537). Plus, attendees at the panel will receive a FREE Conan comic book! 

Diamond Select Toys, Gentle Giant LTD and Ironguard Supplies Head to SDCC 2024

 

Diamond Select Toys, Gentle Giant LTD and Ironguard Supplies will be set up at Booth 2607, and they’ll have fun events, swell booth exclusives, a fully-stocked store, and a team of helpful staff waiting to answer your questions. Let’s see what they’ve got going on!

First up, besides the four exclusives DST made for Diamond Comics (available at booth 2401), Gentle Giant LTD will have four exclusives that will only be at booth 2607! An animated-style Iron Man statue, a Jumbo Jawa figure, and busts of Marvel’s Vision and Star Wars’ Grievous will be for sale to attendees, with a limited number available to the Gentle Giant LTD Premier Guild after the show.

A panel all about what’s upcoming with DST and GG LTD will take place at 4 PM on Thursday the 25^th, in room 32 AB. Ask questions of President DSTChuck, designer Joe Allard, and designer David Forrest of Kinetic Underground! Hosted by marketing supervisor DSTZach!

And Ironguard Supplies will be selling their comic and card protective supplies at booth 2607 AND 3245, so you can protect your comics and cards at two convenient locations!

Shout! Studios Returns to San Diego for Comic-Con 2024

 

Shout! Studios is thrilled to announce its return to the convention center this summer for San Diego Comic-Con 2024! Showcasing fan favorites and the best of pop culture, this year’s highlights include a The Last Unicorn/I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons scavenger hunt along with Saga Press, a limited edition trading card giveaway celebrating the 15^th anniversary of LAIKA’s Coraline, exclusive hand fans featuring The Jim Henson Company’s Labyrinth, and a photobooth that will immerse convention attendees into a variety of backdrops from some of your favorite Shout! releases, including Farscape, Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Coraline, and Labyrinth.  

This year, Shout! will be giving away a number of exclusive items at its booth, while supplies last. Attendees who complete the scavenger hunt for The Last Unicorn/I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons will receive an exclusive button pack with art from the upcoming first-time 4K UHD release of the film and Peter S. Beagle’s new novel from Saga Press (Booth #1128). Fans of the beloved TV series Pee-wee’s Playhouse can pick up an exclusive button pack featuring four fan-favorite characters. In conjunction with the company’s new partnership with The Jim Henson Company, pick up a hand fan featuring art from their iconic films Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. Coraline fans can pick up a limited-edition trading card celebrating the film’s 15^th anniversary with the purchase of the Coraline 4K UHD/Blu-ray SteelBook^® or by taking their picture with the Coraline backdrop at the photobooth.

Shaun of the Dead SDCC 2024 Pop-Up Experience

Focus Features will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Edgar Wright's cult classic horror comedy, Shaun of the Dead, with a special immersive pop-up experience during San Diego Comic-Con 2024. An unforgettable homage to the iconic zombie movie, the Shaun of the Dead pop-up promises to transport visitors directly into the hilariously twisted universe of the film.

Located at 520 Fifth Avenue, the space is open to the public from Thursday, July 25th, through Sunday, July 28th. Thursday through Saturday the pop-up is open from 12pm-6pm and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. Fans will be able to explore a meticulously crafted set re-creation of the Winchester Tavern, interactive photo opps, a complimentary can of themed beer courtesy of Beer Zombies (must be 21+, while supplies last), exclusive merch, game demos and giveaways. 

One of the highlights of the experience will be the chance for guests to be among the first in the world to play the Shaun of the Dead-inspired level of the upcoming co-op action game, Funko Fusion, developed by 10:10 Games. This exclusive sneak peek comes ahead of the game's global release this fall. Pre-orders for physical console editions of the game are currently available at select global retailers and digital distribution partners.

Guests 21+ will receive a complimentary can of beer of the “Winchester Plan.” Available while supplies last and courtesy of Beer Zombies Brewing Co, the Winchester Plan is a beer for when your town is inexplicably overrun with zombies. A European Style Lager crafted with the finest malt and noble hops, delivering a smooth, refreshing taste, the Winchester Plan is perfectly balanced with a mild bitterness and a clean finish. It's the ideal beer for any occasion, including saving the town!

The Shaun of the Dead pop-up experience is free to attend, but due to anticipated demand, guests are required to make reservations for specific time slots to gain entry. Focus Insiders will have first access to reserving a time slot beginning July 16 at 10 am PT. Reservation slots will open to the public on July 17 at 8 am PT. There will be a standby line to accommodate walk-ups.

For more information and updates on the Shaun of the Dead pop-up experience, please visit https://bit.ly/YouveGotRedOnYou. 

To sign up for Focus Insiders, please visit: https://insider.focusfeatures.com/.

Ultraman Takes Over San Diego Comic-Con 2024

Get ready to connect with Ultraman like never before! Today, Tsuburaya Productions announced that Japan’s most iconic superhero Ultraman will be taking over San Diego Comic-Con in a big way. All weekend long, fans of the pop culture franchise will have access to premium Ultraman content from must-attend panels, unique screenings, meet and greets with Ultraman live characters, autograph sessions with Ultraman universe artists and talent, collectible merch, and more!

The Ultraman universe first debuted in 1966 in the television series Ultra Q, and over the last 58+ years, the Ultraman franchise has spawned a record number of television series, films, video games, and more.  The presence of Ultraman at San Diego Comic-Con comes at a time of major growth and increased brand awareness of the Ultraman franchise, sparked by the recent hit-maker Ultraman: Rising, which landed on Netflix in June and has become a fan-favorite and critical darling.  

Hulu Animayhem’s Factory at San Diego Comic-Con

Hulu is bringing Animayhem back to San Diego Comic-Con with a zany, 2D factory where its beloved animated series are made. Inside the factory, fans will find Hulu’s most iconic animated titles like Futurama, Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, The Simpsons and more! The activation is located right next to the Convention Center on the Bayfront’s Parking Lot. Reaching out as we would love to work together on coverage to get your readers excited about what’s to come at Hulu’s Animayhem Factory at SDCC 2024.

Starting July 25 from 11:30am-7pm, July 26-27 from 9:30am–7pm daily, and July 28 from 9:30am–5pm, Hulu’s Animayhem Factory will transport fans into a zany 2D factory where fans of all ages can interact with their favorite shows and take home themed memorabilia from popular titles like Solar Opposites, Hit Monkey, Futurama, The Simpsons, and many more. Additional details on the immersive activities, such as a theatrical Cutawayland that celebrates Family Guy’s 25th Anniversary, a singing booth from Bob’s Burgers that showcases beloved songs from the series and a life-size replica of the Slurm Factory from Futurama.

AMC NETWORKS HEADS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC CON

 

AMC Networks announced today its lineup of five star-studded series panels at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA, including the Walking Dead Universe series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol and The Walking Dead: Dead City; the Anne Rice Immortal Universe series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches; and the final season of Snowpiercer. Fans will get an exclusive first-look at trailers and teases from the highly anticipated second seasons of Dead City and Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol, which premieres on Sunday, September 29 on AMC and AMC+. Attendees will be treated to an advance screening of the second episode of Snowpiercer’s final season, followed by a panel with cast and executive producers. Additionally, the casts and creative teams from Interview with the Vampire, which was recently renewed for a third season, and Mayfair Witches, returning early next year, will discuss their respective series and debut new teases. AMC Networks will also present a special advanced screening of Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol on Friday, July 26 at the Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero.

“Fans are at the heart of San Diego Comic-Con, and at the heart of our programming franchises like The Walking Dead Universe and Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, so we are thrilled to once again be returning with shows that have been embraced by passionate fans around the world,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “This is a focal point moment for us every year, giving fans the opportunity to engage with our talent, see what is coming and celebrate the stories and characters they love. We’re thrilled to be back.”

 

The Loyal Subjects heads to San Diego Comic Con 2024

 

The Loyal Subjects, known for its detailed, quality collectibles and now TLS Toy - the brand that brought back the popular and nostalgic Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Brite -  is making their return to this year’s highly anticipated San Diego Comic Con. 

Stop by the TLS booth (#2544) and immerse yourself in the ultimate SDCC experience! The limited exclusives will be available on the show floor Thursday, July 25  to Sunday, July 28 while supplies last, see details below. All the limited edition releases listed below.