Author: ÜberSciFiGeek

The Guild: Season 3 DVD now in stores

from The Guild:

The DVD of season 3 of The Guild arrives in retail stores today throughout the US and Canada. The artwork and content is identical to the previous Amazon.com DVD released in February, except that the retail release is on a single disc. Look for the DVD in FYE, Suncoast, Borders, Barnes and Noble and other fine retailers. If your favorite retail store isn’t stocking it, ask them to! If you pick up the DVD in a store, share your picture with us on Flickr, Twitter and/or Facebook.

Bonus features on the DVD include the “Do You Want to Date My Avatar” Music Video, The Making of “Do You Want to Date My Avatar,” the Halloween episode, Guild Applicant Rejects, How to Build Vork’s Sword, Audio Commentary with the Cast, Audio Commentary with the Creator, Director and Producer, Axis of Anarchy Interviews, Gag Reels, PDF of Script, Play All Feature and English Subtitles. The DVD is NTSC format, region 1 and is distributed by New Video.

NOTE: For you International fans, we are still working on getting DVD releases out for non-North America regions. We’ll keep you posted. Amazon.de is currently carrying Seasons 1-3 (region-free NTSC, imported).

Thanks for your support!
–The Guild Management

“Super Mario Galaxy 2” Offers More Fun Than One Planet Can Handle

from Nintendo of Canada:

One of the most beloved video game characters on Earth is ready to embark on a spectacular new mission. Available exclusively for Nintendo’s top-selling console, the game Super Mario Galaxy 2 sends players on a remarkable interstellar adventure designed to please fans and series newcomers alike.

Like the original Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2 lets players take control of Mario as he travels to a host of imaginative planets, collecting Power Stars and striving to rescue Princess Peach from the malevolent Bowser. This new installment enhances the action with an array of new power-ups, gravity-defying levels and inventive game options. For the first time in this series, players can hop on the back of Mario’s pal Yoshi, who aids him on his quest in select stages. Also, players now can choose to play as Mario or later in the game in select stages as his brother, Luigi.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 brings so many fun new elements to the franchise,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “Our developers have created entire new worlds filled with great characters, inventive power-ups and that distinctive Mario charm.”

New power-ups in Super Mario Galaxy 2 include Cloud Mario and Rock Mario, which enable Mario to create temporary cloud platforms or smash through obstacles as a boulder. With the Spin Drill, he can tunnel from one side of a planet to another. Items such as the new Dash Pepper and Blimp Fruit give Yoshi the power to move around in unusual ways, like running up vertical walls or floating to new heights. Yoshi can also use his tongue to grab enemies and items, or to swing across dangerous chasms. In addition to Power Stars, players can collect Comet Medals that unlock even more challenging levels.

For friends who enjoy gaming together and have an additional Wii Remote controller, Super Mario Galaxy 2 offers the Co-Star mode that was introduced in the original Super Mario Galaxy, but with even more ways to interact. This mode allows two players to team up and cooperate as they zoom from planet to planet, where the second player controls a Luma that can defeat enemies, grab coins and pick up Starbits. Super Mario Galaxy 2 also features in-game guides that illustrate how to perform certain moves and clear tricky levels, lending players of any experience level a helping hand as they progress through the game.

For more information about Super Mario Galaxy 2, visit supermariogalaxy.com.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.

J!NX: iPad Giveaway + BACON!!!1!

from J!NX:

New J!NX Classics Tee: Bacon Bits
Mmmmmm… bacon, the royalty of meats, capable of adding flair and flavor to the most boring of dishes. This week, we are honoring “nature’s candy” by combining it with another thing we love: binary code. Our arteries may be clogged with crispy, salty ones and zeros, but we’ll die happy.

Win an iPad by doing virtually nothing!
We’re giving away a shiny, shiny iPad to a lucky J!NX fan, and it could be you! To enter, follow these four steps: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, “Like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, then post a comment here that you’ve completed the tasks. O Sweet Simplicity! It really couldn’t be easier. You can even comment once a day to increase your chances of winning!

Official Neil Announcement and Convention Appearances!

from The Legend of Neil:

It’s official! Atom.com has announced the third and final season of Neil on the Comedy Central blog and show creator Sandeep Parikh is going to be at Comic-Con in San Diego, Gen Con in Indianapolis & Dragon Con in Atlanta this year representing The Guild & Neil! Find him and pants him.

Factory Entertainment: Dread Pirate Roberts Sword Pre-Sale Announcement!

from Factory Entertainment:

The Sword of the Dread Pirate Roberts Limited Edition 1:1 Scale Prop Replica — $299 Each (Plus shipping and any applicable taxes)

Copied from the original prop sword with exacting attention to detail, this stunning replica has a high quality hand forged blade made from high carbon sprung steel (SAE1065), a leather wrapped handle, and chrome plated steel accents.

Each replica also includes a leather scabbard, a wall mounted display shield and numbered plaque, a certificate of authenticity and a prop story booklet, featuring a special introduction by director Rob Reiner.

A limited edition of just 750 pieces worldwide.

Online Pre-Ordering* Will Begin May 28th 2010 at 11am (PST)

Shipping July 2010

*A $100 deposit will be payable at the time of pre-ordering to secure this item. See website for full details.

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.

George Lucas to Appear at Celebration V

from StarWars.com:

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Star Wars creator George Lucas will make a special guest appearance at Star Wars Celebration V this August in Orlando.

This will be the second Celebration appearance, and only the third Star Wars convention appearance for the writer/director, who last attended Celebration III in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2005.

Lucas will appear onstage at a date and time yet to be scheduled during the four-day run of the show, which takes place August 12-15, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Check back here and at starwars.com for updated information on when you can look forward to Lucas’ time at the show.

If you haven’t already done so, be sure to purchase your tickets to Star Wars Celebration V here today!

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

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“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.