Author: ÜberSciFiGeek

VIZ Manga Debuts Seven Volumes of “Naruto” in Seven Days

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media starts off September with a special Naruto release promotion through VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Naruto Vol. 46 is available now, Vol. 47 launches today, and a new volume of Naruto (volumes 48-51) will be available each day thereafter. On Tuesday, September 6th, Naruto Volume 52 will debut DAY-AND-DATE with its print counterpart!

Created by Masashi Kishimoto in 1999, Naruto (rated ‘T’ for Teens) quickly became Japan’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens and has sold more than 85 million copies to-date. Naruto is also one of the most popular anime/manga properties in North America. The Naruto manga and animated series depict the adventures of a young boy named Uzumaki Naruto who trains to become a ninja. Naruto, cursed with the spirit of the nine-tailed fox demon sealed within his body, is forced to live a bullied life discriminated against by his fellow villagers. But Naruto is resilient and undaunted and his determination often inspires those around him. Through the adventures, the young ninja learns the importance of friendship, teamwork, loyalty, hard work, creativity, ingenuity and right vs. wrong.

More information on Naruto is available at Naruto.com.

Naruto Vol. 52 sees a Cell Seven reunion as Sasuke, Sakura and Naruto finally meet and the former classmates’ complicated past gives way to a violent and unsure future. Naruto realizes he must eventually battle Sasuke one-on-one… to the death! But with Sasuke and his dark allies bent on complete destruction, and political intrigue in the villages, will the powerful Allied Shinobi Forces allow the two “friends” to meet in battle?!

September 5th also sees new additions to 11 other VIZ Media manga series, including:

Black Bird Vol. 10 — available a day earlier than the print counterpart!
Dengeki Daisy Vol. 4
Dragon Ball Z Vol. 25
Grand Guignol Orchestra Vol. 3
I’ll Give It My All… Tomorrow Vol. 3
Kekkaishi Vol. 12
Oishinbo Vol. 2
One Piece Vol. 42
Ouran High School Host Club Vol. 10
Rosario + Vampire II Vol. 4
Rurouni Kenshin Vol. 21

VIZ Media’s digital manga platform continues to expand access for fans in North America to the world’s best manga. Starting with the VIZ Manga app (the #1 app for reading manga on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch) in 2010, the recently launched VIZManga.com is now a leading online destination for reading manga on desktop/laptop computers and on Android-powered devices with built-in web browsers. With one account, registered users can select from nearly 400 volumes across 40+ series and then enjoy their purchases through even more devices than ever.

For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or VIZ.com/apps.

The Guild Season 5, Episode 06: “Revolving Doors”

from The Guild:

Episode 06, “Revolving Doors” is now available on the web via MSN and Bing as well as Xbox Live and Zune.

Vork manages Bladezz’ career as Codex sets out on her own to solve the problems with their game.

Liking the Master Chiefs? In addition to thanking Microsoft for allowing us to use the characters, we’d like to thank Blue Realm Studios and the 405th for providing the armor and more. Also, the fine folks at Dragonsquared provided the furry suit and custom built Tink’s plush version of herself seen in this episode.

Catch up on all of Season 5 on Xbox Live and Zune and via MSN and Bing. Connect with The Guild: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Flickr and our Fan Community.

Japanese Pop Group Supercell Announces New U.S. Release Featuring Hatsune Miku

from VIZ Media:

Following up the release of its first full-length record in the U.S., Sony Music Direct (Japan), Inc., a division of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Inc., has announced the U.S. release of a brand new EP by the Japanese pop artist/group, Ryo (Supercell). The new release, Sekiranun Graffiti, is available now exclusively on iTunes and Amazon and features vocals from Hatsune Miku, the world’s first virtual pop diva.

The EP’s title track, “Sekiranun Graffiti” (Sekiranun means Thundercloud), is also the theme music to the latest Hatsune Miku PROJECT DIVA arcade console game and video game for the PSP, which will be released in Japan this fall. The release also contains the new single, “Fallin’ Fallin’ Fallin’,” which was composed by Ryo and the celebrated Japanese Vocaloid producer known as Dixie Flatline. The Sekiranun Graffiti EP also contains instrumental and remixes of the two tracks. Cover art for the new release was created by Atsuya Uki.

Ryo and his pop group Supercell are a group of Japanese multimedia creators and artists. Singer Hatsune Miku, whose name means, “first sound of the future,” is a Vocaloid (meaning machine-made vocals) digital female avatar and the most popular of the Vocaloid Character Series software originally created by Crypton Future Media using Yamaha’s Vocaloid 2 engine to create organic-sounding synthesized vocal tracks.

The group’s first full length U.S. release, Supercell Featuring Hatsune Miku, topped the iTunes World Music Charts in May 2011 and has continued to bring the virtual pop star greater exposure to enthusiastic fans in North America. In Japan, Hatsune Miku is a major national phenomenon appearing in many popular video games and music videos. She’s also played several sellout “concerts,” where she performed on stage as a 3D hologram backed by a live band. Miku recently played her first live show in the U.S. called, “MIKUNOPOLIS in LOS ANGELES,” at the 2011 Anime Expo held in July in Los Angeles, CA.

More information on Supercell is available at: facebook.com/supercell.JPN.

The Guild Season 5, Episode 06: “Revolving Doors” on Xbox and Zune

from The Guild:

Episode 06, “Revolving Doors” is now available on Xbox Live and Zune, and will come to the web on Thursday.

Vork manages Bladezz’ career as Codex sets out on her own to solve the problems with their game.

Catch up on all of Season 5 on Xbox Live and Zune and via MSN and Bing.

Connect with The Guild: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Flickr and our Fan Community.

Jesse Ventura Stars as “Abraxas: Guardian of the Universe”

from RiffTrax:

Our new release Abraxas: Guardian of the Universe follows the heroic exploits of a galactic defender, played by Jesse Ventura, who comes to Earth to — wait, wait, that can’t be right. Jesse Ventura? The washed-up 80s wrestler known primarily for his feather boas and conspiracy theories? No, no way. Who would let THAT GUY guard a universe? Forget that, who would even let him guard some small part of the universe? Say, a state of the United States of America, a state with a population of roughly 5.3 million, perhaps located in the Midwest, with an area of 86,939 square miles, famous for its thousands of lakes? Totally implausible, the world just isn’t that silly.

And yet, here he is, ready to stumble into action and visibly struggle when he speaks! It’s a Terminator-infringing wonderland of snow, words like Comator (or Colemader, or Cone-mater, depending on who happens to be saying it) and organic apple sales. And it features JIM BELUSHI AS AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL. He’s there for some comic relief, in the sense that if someone has been stepping on your throat but then stops to step on your chest instead, it’s sort of a “relief”.

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Last Chance to Follow the Trail of “Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology”

from X3 Productions:

There are only a few weeks left to see the exhibition that has fascinated thousands of visitors this summer! Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology will be showing at the Montréal Science Centre only until Sunday, September 18. The world’s favourite archaeologist will soon be leaving our fair city to seek adventure all over the globe for the next six years, including in Europe and Asia.

Opening hours have been extended until 9 p.m. every day (6 p.m. on Sundays) until the exhibition closes — even on Monday, September 5, for the Labour Day holiday! — so that as many people as possible can enjoy this exceptional experience.

So join the adventure and immerse yourself in the work of real superstars of archaeology, as you explore 14 archaeological regions around the world. See how these exceptional figures managed to unlock the mysteries of mythical sites like Machu Picchu (Peru), the vanished civilization of Ankgor Wat (Cambodia), a royal cemetery discovered in the city of Ur, in ancient Mesopotamia, the Nazca lines in Peru, and much more!

Get a free poster with your exhibit ticket!

“The exhibit is a marvel.” Wired.com
“The Montreal Science Center’s Indiana Jones archaeology exhibit is an Oscar-worthy performance.” The Miami Herald
“This is worth the trip!” CTV News

Don’t Wait in Line
Buy Your Tickets Online!

Game time!
Make sure you bring the whole family, they won’t want to miss out on the extremely popular treasure hunt. Kids of all ages are invited to find and gather clues throughout the exhibition and collect their own artefacts to be included in our virtual exhibit. It is a fun way to learn about the science of field archaeology while playing at being Indiana Jones.

Did you know that your ticket to Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology not only gets you into this exciting adventure but also gives you free access to all four permanent exhibitions at the Montréal Science Centre? That’s what you can call spending quality time with the young ones.

Made possible by Lucasfilm Ltd., presented by the National Geographic Society and produced by Montréal’s X3 Productions, the exhibition is aimed at kids of all ages, Indy fans, history buffs and budding adventurers and explorers.

Exclusive offer: 10% off all entries after 5 p.m.! Get a 10% discount when you buy a ticket at regular price on the Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology exhibition. *This offer is valid only at the ticket office of the Montréal Science Centre and for visits from Monday to Saturday after 5 pm, until September 18, 2011. No monetary value, cannot be combined with any other offer, no reservation by phone or online, one coupon per person.

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J!NX: New Valve Stuff

from J!NX:

Introducing Team Fortress 2 Shirts…
Finally, you can now get your hands on some tees from the award-winning class-based shooter game. For this first set, we’re bringing you the Pyro and the Medic, two classes that you know are absolutely crucial to victory. Keep checking back for more, as you know they’re on the way.

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…and some new Portal 2 stuff
You didn’t think we’d stop there did you? Of course, you didn’t. We keep the Valve love going introducing some new items celebrating our love for what’s a likely contender for Game of the Year. You know you’d totally spring for those long fall boots in the game. While we don’t claim these awesome socks have the same functionality as the boots, they are a solid replica, and are at least as comfortable as the originals. Along with those we have the first ever pendant necklace and set of earrings ever offered by J!NX.

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The Guild Season 5, Episode 05: “Focus Problems”

from The Guild:

Episode 05, “Focus Problems” is now available on the web via MSN and Bing as well as Xbox Live and Zune.

Codex’s neurosis is rejected by the Guild as close quarters lead to hot tempers.

Catch up on all of Season 5 on Xbox Live and Zune and via MSN and Bing. Special thanks to Jones Soda (on Twitter and Facebook), and you saw this awesomeness, right?), Commissioned Credentials, HalloweenCostumes.com and Wilson Cleveland.

This episode features the song “Geek Out” by Beefy.

Connect with The Guild: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Flickr and our Fan Community.

“Star Wars” Celebration VI

from StarWars.com:

The countdown is on for Star Wars Celebration VI, coming August 23-26, 2012 to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. To mark this one-year countdown, here is news to get you thinking — and planning — ahead to the biggest Star Wars party this side of the galaxy.

Celebration VI will commemorate the magic of the entire Star Wars Saga: all six movies; The Clone Wars television series; books; comics; collectibles; toys; entertainment and more. There is so much to celebrate that all four days of the show will be full of choices of things to do, from mornings until late evenings.

Begin planning now, with special ticket packages, great deals on hotel rooms, and some ideas to get your Star Wars Celebration VI calendar started.

Celebration VI Hotels — The Real Deal
Book your hotel room within the Celebration VI official hotel block and save. To make sure you receive the best discounted rates available, reserve through the Celebration Travel Desk, powered by onPeak. Discounted rates are available at a number of host hotels, but they are booking up quickly! Stay near your fellow Star Wars fans, and catch the official Celebration shuttle bus to and from the Convention Center (please note the Celebration shuttle buses will not run to and from the Coronado Springs Resort). With room rates starting as low as just $65/night, your stay in Orlando has never been more affordable. Celebration VI will feature Star Wars exclusives and shopping that you will find no place else, so saving money on your hotel room could mean more fun browsing in the Celebration Experience Exhibit Hall and the Celebration Store. Book today.

What’s New for Celebration VI
There will be new guests, new entertainment, new events, new exclusive collectibles, and many hours of fun to look forward to with friends new and old. Watch for guest and entertainment announcements starting late September at starwarscelebration.com.

Celebration Favorites
It simply would not be Star Wars Celebration without costume contests, high-quality screenings, celebrities, and fan-created entertainment. Here is just a starter list of favorites to look forward to, scheduled to be back by popular demand for Celebration VI:

The Star Wars Classroom. Learn from the masters in an intimate classroom setting. Celebration V classroom offerings ran the gamut from writing workshops and Star Wars scrapbooking sessions to the art of storytelling with The Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni.

Star Wars Family Room. A place where kids can be kids, and have a great time with their parents working on Star Wars crafts, playing, or just sitting and taking a break.

Celebration Store. Returning with more creative merchandise, much of which will be exclusive for Celebration shoppers only.

Speed Dating. We made some real connections, including at least one engagement, at Star Wars speed dating at Celebration V. This popular social scene is scheduled to return. Look for more details and registration on the Celebration VI website soon.

Live entertainment. The Celebration stage, Digital Stage, Behind-The-Scenes Stage, Fan Stage, and more are planned to return, featuring live entertainment, cast and crew interviews, pop culture stars, and of course passionate Star Wars fans.

Celebration Experience Exhibit Hall. Star Wars licensees and dealers will feature merchandise that’s new and exclusive, plus you’ll find a host of photo and interactive experiences.

Celebration By the Fans, For the Fans
As with all Celebrations, the fans are not just the audience, they are the show itself. Celebration VI will feature a multitude of fan-produced programming, panels, exhibits, and events. Look for more information starting late September, including the guidelines for proposing fan programming and signing up for fan tables.

ThinkGeek teams up with Boba Fett (sorry!)

from ThinkGeek:

Greetings, Earthling!

Today marks the 5th anniversary of Pluto’s fall from planetary status, and it’s hard to celebrate the loss of a planet. Well, if you’re the Empire you’ve undoubtedly celebrated the loss of a planet but this isn’t Alderaan we’re talking about here. It’s Pluto, and what did Pluto ever do to anyone?

Still, there’s good news. Tomorrow is Linux’s birthday and there’s no chance it’s going to be declassified as an operating system. It’s dominating its neighborhood just fine, thank you.

Han Solo in Carbonite Ice Cube Tray
The Empire will compensate you if he melts. We’d like to think that this is exactly the sort of ice cube Boba Fett would have enjoyed in his drink while cruising on Jabba’s slave junk, but the party didn’t end quite the way everyone expected. Still, it’s hard to pass up a smuggler on ice, especially when he is the ice.

Take $10 Off — Smile through the tears
Sorry we’re still bitter about Pluto’s de-planetification, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love you. To help us begin the healing process, we’d like to send a little love your way in the form of code KUIPERBELT, good for $5 off $30+ or $10 off $60+ orders from now through 08/26/2011 at 11:59PM ET.

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!