Category: Films

J!NX: Samurai vs. Samurai

from J!NX:

New Design Arcade Winner: Samurai Wars!
There is no better swordsman than a samurai… except, of course, another samurai. When katanas cross, it is a duel of skill, and also of honor. The winner will live to see his next battle. The loser will not. This design is brought to you by Arrow, another winner of our Design Arcade Contest!

Check out our Full line of Clothing!
Did you know that J!NX now has an entire line of clothing inspired by the video games and geek culture we love? We now offer pants, jackets, buttondowns, polos and more, so you can still express your geeky attitude while lookin’ sharp at the same time! You can see the whole line right here. Tell us which one is your favorite, and you can be entered to win an XBox 360 with Kinect!

Test Drive Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures

from StarWars.com:

Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts are looking for video game enthusiasts of all ages and fans of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series on Cartoon Network to be the first to get hands-on in the open BETA testing for Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures. Get a sneak peek of the highly anticipated free-to-play online virtual world and provide feedback to help put the finishing touches on the final game scheduled to be released on September 15th.

The ultimate virtual destination for a new generation of Star Wars fans, Clone Wars Adventures is an action-packed virtual world where players can go online to experience fun minigames, daily activities, events, rewards, lively social environments and competition. Clone Wars Adventures lets players duel iconic adversaries with their own custom lightsaber, speed through the galaxy in a custom starfighter, defeat enemies and take down starships.

Clone Wars Adventures is a free-to-play game, but players who want to take the galactic action to the next level can purchase a monthly Membership subscription for $5.99, while a variety of epic items can also be purchased through Station Cash micro-transactions. The Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport is scheduled to be available at thousands of retail locations in North America later this fall and will include a 90-day membership, 500 Station Cash, the ability to unlock the Togruta playable character, a Yoda monitor topper, and more.

When: Clone Wars Adventures BETA registration is open now. Prospective Jedi Masters and clone troopers can register for BETA and test their lightsaber skills, helping to fine tune the game for launch this September!

Where: For the opportunity to participate in the program visit the game website CloneWarsAdventures.com and click on the BETA registration link.

Watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars right now at StarWars.com!

Shout! Factory: Post-Comic-Con

from Shout! Factory:

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.

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!

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.

Tonight: “RiffTrax Live: Reefer Madness”, in theaters nationwide!

from RiffTrax:

The stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000 take on the legendary cult classic Reefer Madness for an evening of hilarious riffing! Let RiffTrax’s own Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett bring you to a higher state of consciousness with their signature brand of rapid fire comedy! This event will be broadcast live to movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, August 19 at 8:00pmET / 7:00pmCT / 6:00pmMT and 8:00pmPT (tape delay). Audiences will also be treated to the world premiere of three new shorts!

Get participating theaters and ticket information here.

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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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.

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Highly Anticipated Complete “Star Wars” Saga Readied for High Definition Blu-ray Debut

from Lucasfilm:

Today at Star Wars Celebration V, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced that the complete Star Wars Saga will come to Blu-ray Disc with a worldwide release in Fall 2011. The Star Wars Blu-ray Box Set will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with extensive special features — including documentaries, vintage behind-the-scenes moments, interviews, retrospectives and never-before-seen footage from the Lucasfilm archives.

“Blu-ray is the absolute best way to experience Star Wars at home — in pristine high definition,” said George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars Saga. “The films have never looked or sounded better.”

About Star Wars Celebration V:
Featuring celebrities, costumes, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and much, much more, Star Wars Celebration V is THE official Lucasfilm convention — and the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy! Taking place in Orlando, Florida from August 12-15, Star Wars Celebration V commemorates the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (TCFHE) is a recognized global industry leader and a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. Representing 75 years of innovative and award-winning filmmaking from Twentieth Century Fox, TCFHE is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming, acquisitions and original productions on DVD, Blu-ray Disc Digital Copy, Video On Demand and Digital Download. The company also releases all products globally for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world.

Looney Labs Releases “Back to the Future: The Card Game”

Back to the Future: The Card Game

from Looney Labs:

It’s been 25 years since Marty McFly strapped himself into a modified Delorean DMC-12 and traveled “Back to the Future” to 1955. Today, Looney Labs, creators of the run away hit card game Fluxx (a coincidental name but no relation to time travel), has created an exciting new card game based on the Back to the Future trilogy. The game is developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing.

Back to the Future: The Card Game is based on all three movies and features an innovative take on traditional card games. One fourth of the cards in the deck are arranged on the table in a grid, forming a “Timeline” of events that functions similar to the gameboard of a board game.

Using a patented game mechanic (US Patent 6,474,650) the Timeline allows players to put themselves into the movie plot and rewrite movie history via time travel. Players take on the roles of future descendants of the characters in the films, who must protect their existence by making sure specific “Linchpin” events are put right.

The game is “pure genius!” says Stephen Clark, Back to the Future blogger. Clark provided expert input into the time of key events to keep them authentic to the story. “The level of detail that Looney Labs was able to pack into this game is incredible. They’ve put quite a unique spin on the timeless film series by making the goal of the game to be the first player to un-invent time travel.”

The game features spectacular new artwork by Derek Ring, noted for his excellent work on previous Looney Labs games including Zombie Fluxx and EcoFluxx.

Back to the Future: The Card Game goes on sale in game stores in the U.S., Canada, and the UK on September 3, 2010 just weeks ahead of the Blu-ray debut and DVD release of the Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy on October 26, featuring all-new restorations of the classic films.

About the Back to the Future Franchise:
From the Academy Award-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis comes Back to the Future — the original, groundbreaking adventure that sparked one of the most successful trilogies ever! Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the phenomenally popular Back to the Future films literally changed the future of the adventure movie genre. Powered by innovative special effects, unforgettable songs and non-stop action, Back to the Future is an unrivaled adventure that stands the test of time. Back to the Future immerses you in all the breathtaking action, groundbreaking comedy and sheer movie-making magic of one of the most brilliantly inventive, wildly entertaining motion picture triumphs in Hollywood history!

About Looney Labs:
Based in College Park, Maryland, Looney Labs designs, produces, and markets award winning specialty card and board games. Founded in 1996 by Andy and Kristin Looney, both former NASA engineers, Looney Labs proudly manufactures all of their games in the USA. The Looneys believe that one of the most important things they create is the fun people have while playing their games. To learn more about Looney Labs and to see a complete listing of all their games visit looneylabs.com.

Looney Labs games are for sale in thousands of specialty game stores around the world. To find a Friendly Local Game Store near you visit roster.looneylabs.com and enter your zip code.

VIZ Media Announces Encore Broadcasts of “Bleach” Feature Films on Adult Swim

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media has announced special encore presentations of two Bleach animated feature films — Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody and Bleach the Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion (both rated “T” for Teens) — on Saturday, August 14th on Adult Swim. Check local times for availability and airtimes (Bleach Show Schedule on Adult Swim).

Based on the wildly popular animated series and best-selling Bleach manga series, created by Tite Kubo (both distributed and published in North America by VIZ Media, and rated “T” for Teens), Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody begins as unidentified beings known as “Blanks” start popping up. They are soon followed by a Soul Reaper named Senna who makes them disappear. Puzzled by these unknown beings and the even more mysterious girl, Ichigo and Rukia set out to learn more, but uncover an evil plot when a menacing clan tries to kidnap Senna. Banished from the Soul Society long ago, the clan’s leader has sent the World of the Living and the Soul Society on a collision course, and Senna seems to be the key to his diabolical plot for revenge. Can Ichigo and his fellow Soul Reapers save the two worlds from annihilation?

Bleach the Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion continues the action-packed adventures of Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki. After the treasured Ouin is stolen, Toshiro Hitsugaya disappears and becomes suspected of treason. When the Soul Society calls for his capture and execution, Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki vows to prove Hitsugaya’s innocence. Will the secret of the Ouin and Captain Hitsugaya’s motives be revealed before his honor, his life, and the Soul Society are destroyed?

The Bleach manga and animated series 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.

Bleach animation can be viewed on Adult Swim and also through a variety of web-based video download and streaming outlets that have partnered with VIZ Media, including iTunes, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Amazon, and Hulu. To view subtitled Bleach animated episodes for free online anytime, please visit VIZAnime.com.

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

Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 6 is here — Yoda, Luke & more! Also, watch the Wampa Attacks video!

from Mimoco:

NEW! Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 6!
Mimoco Releases Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 6 at Star Wars Celebration V

The four new characters — Yoda, Hoth Luke, Wampa and Snowtrooper — and the joint 2010 San Diego Comic-Con and Celebration V exclusive, Lobot, are devoted to Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. At Celebration V, the new ‘bots will be featured at Mimoco’s booth, #312. Come see us! Buy Now!

Video Premiere: Wampa Attack!
In observation of the 30th anniversary of arguably the “best” Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back, we’ve recreated a lost gem — the infamous “Wampa Attack” Deleted Scene now starring MIMOBOTs. We hope you like it!
Star Wars Deleted Scene: Wampas Attack

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