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Shout! Factory: Post-Comic-Con

The excitement of the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con is finally wearing down. Certainly you’ve seen the mass coverage in every entertainment nook and cranny. For our part, the Roger Corman panel was amazing. A packed room of 500+ joined our esteemed panelists in discussing the genius that is Roger Corman. Look for footage on an upcoming DVD release in the Roger Corman’s Cult Classics series. We also had loads of fun taking pictures of attendees at our Max Headroom photo booth. You can visit the gallery here. Many thanks to everyone who came by the booth. We’re already thinking about next year’s extravaganza!

Iron Man to the Extreme
Another fun outcome of Comic-Con was that the Tom Kenny (yes, the voice of SpongeBob and so many others) made an important announcement for Shout! at the Marvel panel. The second title in our Marvel Comics series will be Iron Man: Extremis, out November 30. This is the DVD debut of this title, and it’s packed with some awesome bonus features, like a conversation with writer Adi Granov, a behind-the-scenes look at Marvel Knights animation, a visual history of Iron Man and more. The DVD, like X-Men: Gifted, is packed in a replica comic-book-style package. You’ll love it.

This ‘N’ That

IFC just started airing one of our favorite TV shows, Freaks & Geeks. They’re broadcasting them in order every Friday and, once wrapped, will lead into another favorite, Undeclared. Check their site for more details.

Our latest contest is up just in time for Halloween, and it will make you scream and SHOUT! Enter to win a prize pack featuring 11 of our scariest DVDs or Blu-rays — if you dare.

Keep up with the latest Shout! news throughout your day by following us on Twitter and Facebook. Plus, visit our YouTube page for trailers, clips and music videos.

Timmy ate ThinkGeek’s homework. Again.

from ThinkGeek:

If your life had a face, we wouldn’t punch it.

We’re nice like that. Summer con season is winding to a close and it’s time for geeks everywhere to start thinking about school. Some are putting their geeklings on the big yellow bus for the first time while others are preparing to defeat seven evil courses (or those last 7 credits).

Then there’s the rest of us who are just glad our favorite lunching location isn’t overrun with teenagers and the only papers we have to write are D&D campaign logs — and we love writing those!

Take $10 off $40+ orders — Easier than defeating Ochre Jelly
Fill your personal inventory with the gear you need to pummel those evil teachers until they explode into coins. Oh wait… don’t pummel your teachers. That’s nearly always a bad idea. Besides, we’ve heard they explode and form more evil teachers, much like an Ochre Jelly. Use code SKOOLGEAR for $5 off your $25+ or $10 off your $40+ order, good through 11:59pm ET 8/28/2010.

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

CuteCircuit Twirkle Competition

from CuteCircuit:

Make an amazing video or photos of yourself wearing a Twirkle T-Shirt (or Twirkle dress or Twirkle mini-dress) and submit it before the 5th of November. The best photo or video will win a CuteStore Gift Card and be showcased on the CuteCircuit website!

Imagine what sparkling videos and photos you can take with light up Twirkle clothing!

Submit your photos or videos to the following e-mail address with “Twirkle Competition” in the subject line:

cute@cutecircuit.com

The body of the e-mail must contain the following information:

1. Your name
2. Age
3. Title of the submission and location

Attach your file and you are all set!

Deadline: November 5th 2010.

Good luck! May the cutest win!

Guidelines:
1. This competition is open to all the residents of planet Earth.
2. You must be 18 years of age or older in order to be able to participate.
3. The video or images submitted cannot exceed 5Mb in size, video format .mov, image format .jpg
4. You can submit mutliple entries.
5. Only one prize can be given per household, no cash alternative.
6. The winner will receive a £100 GiftCard to redeem on the CuteStore, valid for one year.
7. By submitting your media you confirm that all the images or videos are created by you and that you own the copyright.
8. We’d love to be able to tell people who has won and may ask for you to let us use your name in our website, but would only do so with your consent.
9. By entering your wonderful photos and videos, you give permission to CuteCircuit to publish them on the website in perpetuity and use them in the future for promotional purposes in connection with this competition. We will give full credit to the author.
10. Be creative! Have fun! Rock it!

J!NX: The World of Warcraft Fall 2010 Line is Here!

from J!NX:

New World of Warcraft Collection Tees for Fall!
Attention Orcs, Nelfs, Belfs, Undead, Tauren, and all the rest! We’ve got a new collection of epic World of Warcraft Tees, just in time for Back to School! Murloc lovers (or haters), Legendary Death Knights and Paladins, Pandaren, and survivors of the Fear Hogger will all be especially pleased. Equip your new gear today!

New Design Arcade Winner: TMNT-Rex!
The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a mighty beast. It was gigantic, ferocious, and had big, nasty teeth… but what many people don’t know is that it also had kickass Ninja skills! The T-Rex rarely works alongside his turtle brothers. He’s more of a loner, and the turtles never really accepted him anyway. Congratulations to Mephistoau for another fantastic design!

Free Shipping for orders over $49!
Been saving up your pennies for that sweet War Machine Jacket or Avenger Chinos? Having trouble choosing your favorite? We thought we’d throw in a little promotion to ease the strain on your wallet. You’ll receive FREE standard shipping on orders over $49 when you enter the code “WHOWEARE.” This offer ends 8/31/10, so get your order in soon! (Offer not valid in combination with any other sale or discount)

New J!NX Quest: Win an XBox 360 with Kinect!
Earlier this month, we released our very first Cut & Sew line, and we want to know what you think! You can find out all the details on how to enter here. Complete the tasks, and you’ll be signed up to win an XBox 360 with Kinect! You can enter once per day for more chances to win.

International Writers of the Future 26th Anniversary Set for Live Internet Broadcast Worldwide

from Writers of the Future:

The L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards ceremony celebrating the 26th anniversary of the internationally-acclaimed Writers of the Future Contest and its companion Illustrators of the Future Contest will be broadcast on Saturday, August 28th, 7:30 pm (Pacific), to a worldwide audience via Internet. Streaming will be live from writersofthefuture.com where a special link will be set up.

“This annual ceremony for new writers and illustrators of science fiction and fantasy is such a moving experience that we wanted all speculative fiction fans everywhere and the friends and families of this year’s winners to witness it,” said Joni Labaqui, Contests’ director.

The actual evening ceremony will be held before hundreds of invited guests, celebrities, and many of speculative fiction’s most popular writers and illustrators at the famous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, in the very room that the first Academy Awards were held.

“We’ve got quite a show planned. Not only are we releasing volume 26, but a 25 year retrospective coffee table book of the Writers of the Future program with over 1,000 photos in 270 pages will also be released,” Labaqui added.

Every quarter, three writers and three illustrators are selected by a panel of leading authors and artists of science fiction and fantasy. With no entry fee and judging done on an anonymous basis, the criterion is strictly merit. Beside first time publication, benefits include over $30,000 in cash prizes and royalties, a week-long workshop with top professionals of the genre as well as book signings, radio and TV interviews organized by the contest administrators to assist the winners in launching their careers.

For more information on the Contests, go to writersofthefuture.com. You can see last year’s awards ceremony at youtube.com/writersofthefuture and click on “2009 Awards Ceremony-Vol XXV.”

Please note, this is a live broadcast, so check your time zone for when it will be showing in your location.

Celebration V Merch Now at StarWarsShop!

from StarWars.com:

The thrill of Celebration V is far from over. Although the massive fan event wrapped on August 15th, StarWarsShop has posted over a dozen items that were available exclusively to shoppers at the event — and are now available exclusively to you!

As an added bonus, every order over $40 will receive a free “Artoo Juicer” iron-on — another Sunshine State-inspired exclusive — available while supplies last.

Head straight on over to StarWarsShop’s dedicated Celebration V Store now and grab these rare Celebration exclusives before they’re all gone!

Click here to begin.

You’ll also want to be sure to check back on August 27 as StarWarsShop will be posting many of the limited Celebration V exclusive art prints by the talented artists attending the show!

Ex-Boyfriend: Save 15% for Back to School

from Ex-Boyfriend:

Save 15% This Weekend Only!
Are you ready for back to school? Get everything you need to look your best including t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags and messenger bags. Now through Sunday, you can take 15% off any purchase at Ex-Boyfriend. Simply enter coupon code STUDENT15 at check out.

New Designs!
We’ve got some cool new t-shirt designs. We’ve got flying pandas, tennis match ups, and divers riding shark-back!

We Want to See Your Smiling Face (pretty please?)
We’ve been sharing photos and interviews from our awesome fans on the blog and we’d love to feature you next. If you’d like to play along just email your picture to info@ex-boyfriendcollection.com wearing some Ex-Boyfriend tees or accessories. We’ll email you back with some fun interview questions. Be sure to give us your mailing address and we’ll send you a little thank you. Camera-shy types should still stop by the blog to gawk at my cute foster kittens and rants about science and zombies.

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Lobot MIMOBOT now available + new Star Wars Stuff We Like!

from Mimoco:

NEW! Coming straight from Star Wars Celebration V to YOU!
Lobot MIMOBOT debuted as the joint San Diego Comic-Con and Star Wars Celebration V exclusive this past week, in a limited run of 1,000 units. Now, all remaining Lobot MIMOBOTs have journeyed back to the mothership, and he can finally be yours. Don’t leave Lando in a lurch — grab his trusty assistant before Lobot disappears for good! SHOP Now!

Check out our Flickr photos from Star Wars Celebration V! View Now!

New Stuff We Like!

Medicom Super Deformed Vinyl Boba Fett Repaint
A classic repaint of Medicom’s “super deformed” Boba Fett VCD vinyl figure!

Freeman’s Vader Project Auction Catalog
A 200-plus page, full-color, limited edition catalog that features all 100 helmets, artist bios and some history on the project.

Headline Shirts: Back-to-School Sale + New Designs!

from Headline Shirts:

Well, it’s that time of year again. The time of year when every email seems to start with, “Well, it’s that time of year again.” But it’s also back-to-school time! For some of you, that means hittin’ the books. For others, it simply means more peace and quiet on weekdays (and a little less pee in the public pool). But for all of you, that means killer deals at Headline Shirts during our Big Time Back-to-School Sale!

Go grab a snarkily delicious tee starting at a measly $9. (We paid more than $9 for our last mechanical pencil!) And be sure to check out our brand-new designs, including the eminently topical “Undocumented Migrants” and the patriotically nostalgic “Space Invaders Flag.”

As always: Free exchanges. Hassle-free returns. $5 flat shipping to US and Canada. $10 to the rest of the world.

Post your pics, shoutouts and “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essays to our Facebook page at Facebook.com/HeadlineShirts.

Cheers!
The HS Team

Weta News: Darkchylde test footage and Weta crew-at-work photos

from Weta:

Focus on Books
We love books — in our shop we have a small but considered selection. Books we wrote ourselves (like The Crafting of Narnia), books written by others that feature our work (The Art of The Lord of the Rings) and books written and illustrated by friends of ours, like John Howe, Alan Lee and Ian Brodie. And the great thing is — they are all signed by one or more of the artists or writers! Have a look around our Books section and see if there’s anything you fancy.

Darkchylde test footage
Darkchylde is Randy Queen’s tale of a good hearted teen cursed to become the creatures from her many recurring nightmares. Creatures that destroy all she holds dear. Richard Taylor is Executive Producer as well as special effects producer and Weta Workshop has participated in a test shoot for Darkchylde. Check out the trailer on Newsarama!

Awesome Autumn with Doctor Who
Thanks to international currency fluctuations, we can offer some really strong deals on Doctor Who at the moment. How about this offer, valid until 26 August:
Dalek — £99 (US$154)
Master and Auton — £49 (US$79)
We are also offering FREE UK SHIPPING on Doctor Who!

Tania Rodger wins award
New Zealand’s Women in Film and Television recently held its annual Awards ceremony, and our own Tania Rodger took home the Television New Zealand Award for Entrepreneurship. Tania is of course the co-owner of Weta Workshop who runs the business with her partner, Richard Taylor. We’re very proud that Tania has been recognised in this manner and offer our heartfelt congratulations! Read more on WIFT’s website!

Last Orders at the Prancing Pony — will sell out in a few days
There are only a few days’ worth of stock left to be pre-ordered. So many people have taken a liking to our The Prancing Pony environment that the warehouse manager is nervously pacing with the Sold Out sign at the ready. Get your Prancing Pony here before it’s too late!

See the Exosuit being made
We have some photos of Dave Tremont building the District 9 Exosuit model and of Sourisak Chanpaseuth painting it. This is an awesome piece of model making. The attention to detail is simply stunning. Check out the Facebook galleries.

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New Friends Join Familiar Heroes for Supernatural Adventures in the Latest Episodes of “Bleach”, Available for Download from iTunes

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media invites anime fans and iTunes users to download episodes from the latest Bleach season (English dubbed), featuring the story of new Squad 3 Captain Shusuke Amagai. The action-packed episodes will be available for download the day after broadcast on Adult Swim from the iTunes Store in the U.S. (iTunes.com) and Canada (iTunes.ca) starting August 29th.

Two additional promotions will be running back to back:

From now through August 30th, a sneak preview of the first episode in the story arc — Episode 168 — will be available as a FREE download. Starting September 1st through the 6th, Episode 168 will be offered as a FREE download in its entirety.

From now through September 6, the first episode from Season 1 will be available as a FREE download. Plus, Bleach Seasons 1-5 (episodes 2-109) will be available Download-to-Own for only $0.99.

In the newest story arc of Bleach (rated “T” for Teens), after Sosuke Aizen’s rebellion, Gin Ichimaru’s departure from the Soul Society left the captain’s post of Squad Three empty. Shusuke Amagai is appointed as the new captain much to the squad’s dismay. But over time, Shusuke proves himself to be a good leader and wins over the team with his ability and personality. Meanwhile, a mysterious girl named Rurichiyo Kasumiohji appears in Karakura Town. Rurichiyo is the princess of a noble family in the Soul Society and a target for assassination. Worried for her safety, Rurichiyo’s guardians ask Ichigo to become her bodyguard. With new faces in the mix, another spectacular battle is about to begin in the Soul Society!

Bleach is a popular manga and animated series (both rated “T” for Teens), distributed domestically by VIZ Media, that follows the adventures of Ichigo, a 15-year old student with the ability to see ghosts. When his family is attacked by a Hollow — a malevolent lost soul — Ichigo encounters Rukia, a Soul Reaper, and inadvertently absorbs her powers. Now, he’s dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping tortured souls find peace.

More information on Bleach is available at Bleach.viz.com.

The Bay Area UFO X FEST 2010 Announced, UFO Conference and Film Fest

from UFO X FEST:

The UFO X FEST is becoming the premier UFO Film Fest and Conference in the world. The UFO X FEST 2010 has gathered some of the world’s greatest researchers and experts in their respective fields of science. Technology, Philosophy, Spirituality, UFO’s, Aliens, Ancient Mysteries, 2012, Signs & Symbols, and so much more. This event is a Northern California Mufon Fundraiser. The UFO X FEST is September 18th & 19th from 10:00am to 11:00pm.

Confirmed Special Guests & Lecture Speakers, more speakers to be announced

George Noory — Author & Radio Host of Coast to Coast AM & History Channel’s Ancient Aliens Series Star
Ruben Uriarte — Author, International Researcher for Mufon
Rob Simone — Author, Radio Host, International Ufology Researcher
James Fox — Director, I Know What I Saw
Servando Gonzalez — Author, Researcher, Riddle of the Ancient Swastika
Dan Dillman — Ancient Civilization Researcher, 3rd Generation Treasure Hunter
John Rhodes — Cryptozoologist
Lester Velez — UFO Investigator
Olav Phillips — The Anomalies Network, Researcher
Mr. Lobo — Innovative Horror & Sci-fi TV Host
Brian William Hall — Researcher, Conspiracy Con Founder

Confirmed Films
Films are subject to change or be replaced by another movie or speaker, the final schedule is almost completed.

The Thing, Roswell UFO Cover Up, Out of the Blue, Forbidden Planet, It Has Begun, I Know What I Saw, Moon Rising, Capricorn One

Buy Tickets Now
Weekend Special, $149 both days or $89 per day. The UFO X FEST will be a once in a lifetime experience, filled with two entertaining days of knowledgeable speakers, films and special guests all sharing their latest research of facts and undeniable evidence with the world.

The UFO X FEST transforms at night into an entertainment hotspot with live music, magic and comedy inside the bay area’s Historic Bal Theatre located at 14808 East 14th Street in San Leandro, California 94578.

The UFO X FEST is sure to attract thousands of visitors and attendees every year. The UFO X FEST will become one of the world’s leading forums and authority in “Cosmic Research”, everything under the sun and well beyond. If you are interested in UFO’s, Science, Technology, 2012, Signs & Symbols, Conspiracies, Earth Changes, Crash Retrievals, Ancient Civilizations, Reptoids, Crop Circles, Space, Time, Conciseness, GOD and Existence, then join us on our quest through the Star Gate on the path to truth, light and knowledge.

Dan Dillman, executive producer of the UFO X FEST, states this year’s UFO X FEST is without a doubt lining up to be the most exciting UFO X FEST imaginable. I believe the UFO X FEST will be the most enlightening event a family, couples, friends or individuals should and could be attending this year for wisdom, truth and great entertainment. The UFO X FEST is conveniently located in the San Francisco Bay Area’s East Bay region in San Leandro, California inside the Historic Bal Theatre.

Buy Tickets Now