Category: Merchandise

Last Tour to Endor at the Walt Disney World Resort

from StarWars.com:

After more than two decades of interstellar travel, Disney Parks’ Star Tours attraction is powering down to make way for its reimagining in 2011 — but Last Tour to Endor offers fans the opportunity to attend an out of-this-world, first-of-its-kind decommissioning party before Star Tours launches its final flights. Taking place on August 14 from 8:00pm – 1:00am at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Last Tour to Endor is a special event on the Saturday night of Star Wars Celebration V — THE official Lucasfilm fan convention and the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy!

Fans and families attending Last Tour to Endor at the Walt Disney World Resort can enjoy a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience — including specially-themed intergalactic party zones, Star Wars shows, a Death Star Disco and much more. The evening will culminate with Symphony in the Stars — a Star Wars fireworks spectacular as only Disney Parks can create. Though the party begins at 8:00pm, Last Tour ticket-holders will also be allowed early entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at 4:00pm — where they can be sure to secure a seat one of the StarSpeeder 3000’s final voyages!

Disney Parks will also have a prominent presence on the Celebration V show floor at the Orange County Convention Center — including Jedi Training Academy for younglings and Padawans and a Disney merchandise booth featuring a host of exclusive items as well as Star Wars items only previously available at Disney park stores. CV attendees will also enjoy special room rates at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, specially-priced tickets with pre-arrival purchase savings for Walt Disney World parks and an exclusive, reserved room block at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — which will include complimentary round-trip transfers to and from the convention center.

To purchase tickets — and to take advantage of Last Tour to Endor special offers — visit starwarscelebration.com/Disney. For more information on Star Wars Celebration V visit starwarscelebration.com for the latest updates.

Please note: Last Tour to Endor is a ticketed event separate from Star Wars Celebration V. A Celebration V pass alone will not grant admission to this event.

“Cinematic Titanic” News

from Cinematic Titanic:

Hi Everyone,

It’s been a while since our last newsletter, just wanted to fill you in on all the happenings here at the fictional world headquarters of Cinematic Titanic.

THE NEXT DVD

Our next DVD, Cinematic Titanic Live: “Danger on Tiki Island”, will be released TUESDAY, JUNE 15th. Trailer coming soon.

In addition to one of our favorite movies, the DVD also features an 18 minute mini-doc featuring interviews with all five “Titans” talking about the amazing experience that has been CT so far.

UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS

We’ve added a bunch of shows to our calender for 2010! Hopefully one of them is near you. If not, rest assured we’re trying to find venues in lots of cities we haven’t been to yet.

FRIDAY 6/11 — SEATTLE, WA — Showbox at the Market — 2 shows — TICKETS: 1st show HERE, 2nd show HERE

FRIDAY 7/2 — ANN ARBOR, MI — Michigan Theatre — 2 shows — TICKETS: HERE

TUESDAY 8/3 — SAN FRANSISCO, CA — Castro Theatre — 1 show — TICKETS: TBA

9/3-9/6 — ATLANTA, GA — DragonCon (various panels and signings) — TICKETS: HERE

FRIDAY 9/24 — LOS ANGELES, CA — Club Nokia — 2 shows — TICKETS: HERE — ON SALE FRIDAY 5/21!

SATURDAY 9/25 — ANAHEIM, CA — The Grove of Anaheim — 2 shows — TICKETS: HERE — ON SALE SATURDAY 5/22!

FRIDAY 10/29 — BOSTON, MA — Wilbur Theatre — 1 show — TICKETS: TBA

SATURDAY 11/27 — NEWARK, NJ — Victoria Theater, NJPAC — 2 shows — TICKETS: HERE

DID YOU CATCH…

Cinematic Titanic‘s appearance on Countdown with Keith Olbermann last month?

Check out the full segment HERE.

Thanks to Keith for having us on, it was a part of a very fun week we had on the East Coast which culminated at our sold out show on Broadway at the Nokia Theater. Thanks to everyone who came out to see us.

Talk at ya soon!

Thanks,
Cinematic Titanic

The Guild: Season 3 DVD in-store signing with Felicia! (Torrance – LA Area)

from The Guild:

LA Area fans — meet Felicia Day this Friday, May 21 from 5pm – 7pm at Suncoast Motion Picture Company at Del Amo Fashion Square in Torrance. Taking a break from a busy season 4 shooting schedule, Felicia will be signing autographs in store to support the retail DVD release of Season 3 on DVD.

Season 3 is currently available on DVD exclusively in stores at FYE, Coconuts, Wherehouse and Suncoast.

NOTE: This in-store appearance was originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 19 but a change in the production schedule for Season 4 required this rescheduling. Apologies to the fans and to the store — and thanks for your patience!

Address & Map Link:

SUNCOAST MOVIES
DEL AMO FASHION SQUARE
21712 HAWTHORNE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Google Maps Link

Apocalyptic Prophecy and Frenetic Action Reach a Stunning Climax in the Final Chapter of “20th Century Boys” Film Trilogy

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, concludes the epic sci-fi film trilogy based on Naoki Urasawa’s acclaimed manga, 20th Century Boys, with the release of the final film, 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption, on DVD on June 1st. The film, which will be distributed by VIZ Media in North America, will carry an MSRP of $24.92 U.S. / $35.99 CAN.

VIZ Pictures celebrates the release with a film screening of 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption for one-night-only at VIZ Cinema in San Francisco on Thursday, May 20th at 7:00pm. VIZ Cinema is the nation’s only movie theatre devoted exclusively to Japanese film and is located at 1746 Post St., in the heart of the city’s Japan-town. Tickets to attend the movie-only are: $10.00; or attend the film and take home the brand new DVD, a 20th Century Boys poster, and more for only $25.00. Trailers and more details are available at: vizcinema.com.

Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi and presented in partnership with Nippon Television, the 20th Century Boys saga begins in 1969 when a young boy named Kenji and his friends write “The Book of Prophecy.” In the book, they write about a future where they fight against an evil organization trying to take over the world and bring about Doomsday. Years later in 1997, a mysterious cult being led by a man only known as “Friend” has emerged and gained strong influence over society. A series of catastrophic events begin to occur, mirroring the prophecies made up by the young Kenji.

In the final film, the year is Friend Era Year 3 (2017 A.D.) and the World President, Friend, rules humanity. After a deadly virus ravages Tokyo, a wall is built around the city and inhabitants’ lives have been severely restricted. Friend tells everyone that on August 20th, aliens will destroy mankind and only those who believe in him will be saved. But a movement to stop Friend is in motion. Is protagonist Kenji really still alive? What is Friend’s plan for August 20th? Will the mystery behind the true identity of Friend be uncovered? All of the prophecies, schemes and plans will be finally revealed in the saga’s exciting concluding chapter.

“Fateful prophecies reach an exciting climax in the final chapter of the 20th Century Boys saga,” says Seiji Horibuchi, President and CEO of VIZ Pictures. “Our film screening on May 20th at VIZ Cinema will give fans a special opportunity to catch all the frenetic action on the big screen, and we invite audiences to explore all of the 20th Century Boys films as well as the manga series that inspired them. There is also a brief recap of previous stories on the very beginning of the movie, so people who haven’t watched Chapters 1 and 2 can catch up on the story.”

The 20th Century Boys trilogy is based on the critically-acclaimed manga series created by Naoki Urasawa (also published by VIZ Media, rated “T+” for Older Teens) and was a national phenomenon in Japan, selling over 24 million copies.

For more information on 20th Century Boys or other VIZ Pictures titles, please visit viz-pictures.com.

News that Squishes: Squishable Narwhals, Pandas and Octopuses!

from Squishable:

Hey Folks!

If you wanted to celebrate spring by laying out on a beach, you wouldn’t want that beach to be covered with cold, icy news! No indeed! You’d want it to be covered in warm, soft, sandy, Squishy News! And here it is!

1) New Squishables! Wooooo!

Squishable Narwhal — A horn on a whale! It just makes sense! I mean, can you imagine how silly that horn would look on a horse? Us neither! Stick it on a whale where it belongs. (And yes, we know it’s a tooth).

Squishable Breast Cancer Research Piggy — 10% of the cost for this lovely rosy piggy goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help find a cure! Support the ladies in your life and their excellent assets!

2) New Squishable Understudies!

Llama Understudy — Who doesn’t need a llama in their life! They’re larger than frogs! And if you didn’t get that reference, you should youtube the phrase “monty python llama sketch” right away!

Chipmunk Understudy — A rodent that won’t burst your eardrums with high-pitched singing!

Eco Elephant Understudy — An Elephant with the soul of an artist and the skin of an ecologist! And the face of an… elephant. That’s all I got.

Eco Sting-ray Understudy — His adorability is matched only by his love for the planet. No, seriously, organic materials. Nifty!

3) Pandas and Octopuses are back in stock! Thank goodness, perhaps now the crowd of protesters outside our window will go home!

4) Squishable Facebook Icons — Our hardworking intern has gone without sleep for weeks to bring you the Most Freakishly Adorable Facebook Icons Ever. Show your squishy pride!

And incidentally, we release other random stuff like coupons and previews on Facebook from time to time. You say you haven’t checked it out yet? Well you should! You already have? Well… good!

5) Oodles of thanks to everyone who sent in a picture for the picture gallery to help support Dress For Success! A confident lady is a very cool thing! And from now until the end of June, for every picture of you and your Squishy you send in, we’ll be donating a dollar to GirlStart to empower girls in math, science and technology. Let your Squishy be a diva! Send ’em to HugMe@Squishable.com! Woo!

Thanks folks!

Zoe and Aaron
Squishable.com

J!NX: 72 hour sale — 25% off all products!

from J!NX:

New J!NX Classics Tee: Plasmids
Living among the citizens of Rapture can get a little intimidating. All those Big Daddies and Little Sisters running around with their fancypants genetic modifications can make you feel down and depressed. J!NX has got the cure for you, with J!NX Brand Plasmids! Now you, too, can feel like part of the family. Don’t settle for those “other” brands. J!NX Brand Plasmids are the only ones that come with a guarantee to have no horrible disfiguring side effects. Natch!

72-Hour Sale!
For a limited time, you can get 25% off of your entire order when you enter the promotional code: MINIBOSS. Now is the perfect chance to snap up those new IDentity tees you’ve been eyeing! Sale ends Wednesday (11:59pm EDT), so quit draggin’ them heels!

Your Dr. Grordbort’s VIP Newsletter is here!

from Weta:

Nandy? Seriously!
The Nandy Duke, discovered on Venus in 1919 by discredited biologist Sir Hubert Remington Nandy is famed for its vivid pink skin pigment and delicately subtle patterning. 50 numbered specimens now available to purchase on a first come, first served basis. The Nandy Duke will take pride of place on the wall next to your Blue Sacked Pillock. And don’t forget to leave room for more fantastical creepy-crawlies from Venus and its inhospitable environs. Order yours here!

Aliens make Ray Weaponry!!
The May installment of Dr. Grordbort’s Raygun Shootout has started with a revelation. Aliens designing state-of-the-art ray weaponry! Who knew?! Voting is already underway — if you haven’t entered your design — do so immediately! Don’t forget, you will be in the run to win a trip to New Zealand and a chance to meet Richard Taylor and Greg Broadmore at Weta Workshop. And on the way there, you can win spot prizes and monthly prizes! Even if you are quite happy to render artwork in the traditional two dimensions, you can always vote for the creations of your betters! Hazzaah!

Dr. Grordbort’s word of the day: Concealment
Whether it be on a strip of rocky shore in Sussex or mountain mud pool on Venus, the summer season makes concealment a top-of-mind concern. Anyone who’s tried propping an Unnatural Selector (or even a relatively minute Goliathon 83) in their bathing britches will appreciate the need for lighter and smaller sidearms when the jacket comes off, the cravat is loosened and the trousers rolled up for leisurely sun-smitten frolics. You may recall, we have just such a contraption available to the discerning seaside sophisticate — the nicely rounded and thoroughly femalised Victorious Mongoose Concealable Ray Pistol. It’s all in the name, really, a tiny, easily hidden firearm with a nasty bite. Quite aside from that — it’s also an absolutely beautiful piece of hardware in a protective case of embossed leather and silk lining. Comes highly recommended by stout sportsmen and scantily clad minxes across the solar system. Get yours promptly!

No more rayguns strewn across the coffee table!
We are about to receive in our many warehouses the first shipment of Dr. Grordbort’s Universal Gun Stand! This long-awaited accessoire will allow you to line up any of Dr. Grordbort’s full size handguns, including the light-weight Righteous Bison, the shiny Pearce 75, the hefty Goliathon 83, the sleek F.M.O.M., the snub-nosed ManMelter 3600zx and the ickle Victorious Mongoose with little effort and a minimum of space required. It is arguably a purchase decision for which no brain power is actually required… So send your wife or manservant to get one now!

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Weta Product Update: NEW “District 9” Miniature Gun

from Weta:

District 9 Miniature Guns range!
We promised — and we delivered! Awesome, solid metal, incredibly detailed and of course straight from the clutches of the Weta people who made the full size guns for the District 9 movie. First out the the Assault Rifle. The full scale Arc Generator gun sold out in only 4 days, so don’t wait too long before you order. (Did we tell you that you can still put your name on the waiting list for the Arc Generator?) We also have very cool postcards and embroidered patches available. They make great presents for the District 9 fan. Even if it’s you.

US$150 off Weta Legs… but not for long!!
We launched Weta Legs a few weeks ago to a very warm-hearted reception. Now we’re celebrating by offering an Early-bird discount of US$150. If you are a performer, costumer or just want to change into a new creature, then Weta Legs will help you take your creativity to a whole new level (literally!) Order your Weta Legs by 25 May. The YouTube video has already been viewed over 30,000 times in the last 3 weeks. Our good friend Meredith Yayanos will be showing them off at the Bay Area Maker’s Faire on 22-23 May in the US. These are the first digitigrade legs ever made available for the public. Here’s what Coilhouse Magazine had to say about them.

More pendants in stock!
After we announced these last week, we’ve had to order a whole new batch of pendants as they were snuffled up. Choose between the Gandalf Rune, Arwen’s Coronation Crown and The White Tree of Gondor. They make an excellent gift in their soft leather pouches. Get a pendant now.

Comic-Con updates!
San Diego Comic-Con 2010 is approaching fast. Weta will of course be there, cohabiting as usual with our friends at Dark Horse Comics. The planning has already been going on for months in the workshop and there are rumours of BIG things happening. Make sure you read all communications in our email, on Twitter and Facebook. And don’t forget to discuss on the forum on The Shadow and Flame!

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Check out What’s New for Celebration V This Week

from StarWars.com:

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Special Disney Event
Put on your favorite costume and join your fellow fans for the ultimate Star Wars party, taking place during the ultimate Star Wars party weekend. The “Last Tour to Endor” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a first-of-its-kind entertainment experience so incredible that not even the Rebels’ Bothan spies have been able to steal the top-secret plans! Takes place Saturday, August 14, 2010, 8pm to 1am. The evening culminates with Symphony in the Stars, a Star Wars fireworks spectacular that only Disney can create. BOOK NOW before it sells out, quantities are limited!

New Guests Announced
Actor Jeremy Bulloch, the man behind the infamous mask of Boba Fett, joins the growing list of Celebration V autograph and celebrity guests. Take a look at the latest lineup coming to Star Wars Celebration V and be sure to check back periodically as new announcements are made throughout the next few months! Take a look at the current lineup.

Discounted Travel
Take advantage of discounted hotel and travel deals when you book before July 21 using the Official Star Wars Celebration V Travel Desk! Our priority is to serve you best and provide the lowest possible hotel rates available for your stay, we continually monitor prices offered on other travel websites to get you the best rate. BOOK NOW!

Exclusive T-Shirts On-Sale Now Thru July 25!
Choose from Celebration V Logo T-Shirt (ONLY available for purchase online through July 25 — Don’t wait!) & Boba Fett Jet Ski T-Shirt (available for pre-order and onsite; onsite quantities will be limited). BUY TODAY!

R2-D2 Builders at Celebration V
The Star Wars Celebrations are truly by the fans, for the fans. Few groups are better evidence of this than the R2-D2 Builders’ Group, the worldwide association of fans who build movie-real, fully functioning droids. The Builders are planning another spectacular display at the Orange County Convention Center, featuring countless droids, photo set pieces, and more surprises. They’ll host “How To” panels so fans can learn to construct their own Astromech units. Daily, look for the now-infamous Droid Races in the Celebration Experience Hall.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

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ThinkGeek don’t need no stinkin’ cords, but $10 off is nice

from ThinkGeek:

Dear crazed fanbots,

Yesterday, a bug in Twitter’s system enabled you to force someone to follow you. Thousands of nerds frantically typed “accept feliciaday,” “accept wilw,” “accept neilhimself,” “accept donttrythis,” “accept conanobrien.” Then Twitter turned us all to zeros. We questioned our very worth. Those of you without Twitter questioned our sanity (yet again).

But hey, that’s all behind us now… including our hopes of being followed by Coco. Oh well.

AirVolt Wireless Phone Charger
A ThinkGeek Exclusive!
Introducing our newest exclusive product, the AirVolt Wireless Charger for iPhone. Simply slide your phone into the included receiver case, place it on the power tray, and watch in amazement as your phone charges wirelessly via induction. It works just as quickly as a standard charger and automatically powers off once your phone is completely charged.

Monkey light, monkey bright… first monkey I see tonight…
We know you’ve been wishing for more ThinkGeek stuff, so Timmy is going to make your dream come true! Use the code TORCHPLUS10 to get a free Dr. Timmy’s Micro Hand-Cranked Torch and save $10 off $40 from now through 11:59 pm EDT on Friday, 5/14/10. He’s going to give you a totally steampunk way to convert food to light!

Exclusive Star Wars Goodies Visit Your Galaxy
Just in time for the 30th Anniversary of Empire Strikes Back, ThinkGeek has two exclusive Star Wars collectables that will look great next to your Tauntaun Sleeping Bag. Don the C-3PO Bespin Backpack and your friends will think you’ve just rescued an over-talkative droid from the smelter on Cloud City. C-3PO features light-up flickering eyes and has a zippered storage pocket in his torso… plus, if you have an R2 unit and a Wookiee handy, you can even reassemble his parts into a complete robot. Of course if you really hope to impress the Star Wars fangirls you’ll need a roaring fireplace and a Wampa Throw Rug. This abominable snowman from Hoth almost ate Luke for a Jedi snack, but you’ll enjoy cuddling up with him on those damp Dagobah nights. Both of these unique limited-quantity Star Wars goodies ship in late August. Get on the email list now for first availability.

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls: A Free Gift That is Out of This World!

from Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls:

FAO.com has just announced its latest, greatest, most fantastic new Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls promotion. When you buy a MWGG Galaxy Girl Doll online, you’ll receive the MWGG Book for free!!!

The Galaxy Girl Book was a huge seller at the LA Times Festival of Books and has been on the FAO Best Sellers list since its release back in November.

Written and illustrated by creator Lauren Faust, this book is your personal guide to the Girlaxy. Whether you’re a traveling, social butterfly like Milky Way, or are a heartfelt dancer full of love like Venus, or cosmic punk rocker like Pluto, there is a Galaxy Girl out there who is just like you!

So buy your favorite doll, get the book, and finally have answered the question… What Planet Are You From??

Over and Out!

Mother Earth