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Syfy.com Will Premiere “Riese: Kingdom Falling” Tuesday October 26
from Riese:
Marking a major expansion of its original content, Syfy.com will premiere the award-winning, steampunk digital series Riese: Kingdom Falling beginning October 26, on syfy.com/riese every Tuesday and Thursday, it was announced today by Craig Engler, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Syfy Digital.
The critically acclaimed Riese: Kingdom Falling is distributed by Fireworks International, the television and digital distribution arm of ContentFilm plc. Each episode runs approximately seven to eight minutes.
Narrated by Amanda Tapping (Sanctuary), the 10-part series stars a cavalcade of talent from the world of popular speculative drama including Christine Chatelain (The Bone Collector); Sharon Taylor (Stargate Atlantis); Ben Cotton (Harper’s Island), Allison Mack (Smallville); Ryan Robbins (Caprica); Patrick Gilmore (Stargate Universe); Alessandro Juliani (Battlestar Galactica) and Emilie Ullerup (Sanctuary).
The series will also be available via Sony’s PS3, Microsoft’s Xbox and Amazon.
Said Engler: “We saw Riese and thought they had done just an amazing job, and then we were able to give them some resources and bring Amanda on board to really help them take the series to the next level. I think new and existing fans will love the relaunch of the series on Syfy.com and enjoy all the new additions.”
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy that features anachronistic technology and design elements, often from Victorian-era Britain.
Riese: Kingdom Falling won the Streamy Award for Best Cinematography in a Web Series with a further three nominations for Best Sound Design, Best Foreign Series and Art Direction. The series was shot in Vancouver, BC, created by Ryan Copple and Kaleena Kiff, and produced by Galen Fletcher and Nicholas Humphries.
About Riese: Kingdom Falling:
Eleysia is a dying kingdom where resources are dwindling and compassion is fading. Distrust and anxiety have clouded people’s minds, causing a regression into primitive ways of thinking. People have grown restless, almost feral. Rituals and mythology have resurged, and the darker side of mankind has begun to reveal itself.
Riese (Christine Chatelain), a wanderer, travels across the decaying lands of Eleysia with her wolf, Fenrir. Marked as a heretic by religious group The Sect and the new Empress, Amara, Riese must evade their assassins and discover their true intentions for Eleysia.
Riese is the Crown Princess of Eleysia, forced to flee into the wilds after her family was slaughtered. She will soon serve as a catalyst for a disparate group of supposed heretics, the Resistance, launching them into civil war.
J!NX: Plumbers can be wizards, too!
from J!NX:
New Design Arcade Winner: A Plumber’s Fire T-Shirt
His princess is missing, and boy is he angry. You’d think a humble plumber would choose a more mundane tool to exact his vengeance, but not this guy. Methane-fueled fireballs are his weapon, and woe be to the beasts that stand between him and his prize. Congratulations to ComfyCushion for his second win in the Design Arcade challenge!
Weta: Awesome Offers on “Doctor Who” and NEW Art Book!
from Weta:
Half Price Doctor Who! This week only.
We’ve chosen a couple of our more popular Doctor Who collectibles and are offering them at an insanely low price this week. A Dalek for £74? Unheard-of. A Cyberman Leader Helmet for £19? Yes, indeed! Check out our Doctor Who collectibles and read the reviews!
The Art of District 9: Weta Workshop Shipping shortly!
We will start shipping the book World Wide this week — if you haven’t placed your pre-order yet — please get your order in. Don’t forget — when you order directly from Weta, you get the VERY cool stencil signed by Greg Broadmore, Leri Greer, David Meng, Christian Pearce and of course the author, Daniel Falconer. The books are here and we will start delivering world wide this week!
White Cloud Worlds — the very best of New Zealand Fantasy Art in new book!
A new book — White Cloud Worlds — is now available for pre-order on our website. It features a long line of New Zealand’s very best fantasy artists, many of which work or have once worked at Weta Workshop. Paul Tobin, Greg Broadmore, Jeremy Bennett, Ben Wootten, Nick Keller, Jamie Beswarick… they’re all there along with MANY many more… Available in two versions, a limited edition boxed version with an art print or a standard hardcover edition, this is an OUTSTANDING book. Check it out!
Armageddon Auckland 23-25 October. Details!
We can finally divulge a bit more about our presence at Armageddon at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds 23-25 October. At Weta’s booth (#52) you will find senior model maker David Tremont along with Magnus and Iris as well as a long line of guests who are doing book signings:
Saturday 11-1: Greg Broadmore
The Art of District 9: Weta Workshop | White Cloud Worlds | VICTORY | Dr. Grordbort’s Contrapulatronic Dingus Directory
Saturday 11-1: Paul Tobin, Dylan Coburn, Claire Hackett, Nick Keller
White Cloud Worlds
Saturday 2-3.30: Greg Broadmore
The Art of District 9: Weta Workshop | White Cloud Worlds | VICTORY | Dr. Grordbort’s Contrapulatronic Dingus Directory
Saturday 3-5pm: Paul Tobin, Claire Hackett, Nick Keller
White Cloud Worlds
Sunday 11-1: Paul Tobin, Claire Hackett
White Cloud Worlds
Sunday 3-5pm: Paul Tobin, Claire Hackett
White Cloud Worlds
Also — For the first time at a New Zealand con:
- The full size District 9 Replica Guns
- Weta’s new range of collectibles from The Lord of the Rings — Bag End, The Prancing Pony, The Argonath
- The Exosuit
- Christopher Johnson and Son — Prawns
- District 9 Miniature guns
And much much more! Keep an eye for SPECTACULAR special offers in the next newsletter and read all about the event on our Facebook page!
Have you put your questions to Daniel Cockersell?
Daniel Cockersell, a Senior Sculptor at Weta Workshop will be answering questions from fans and collectors on the Weta message boards at The Shadow and Flame. Apart from sculpting for the movies we work on, Daniel has recently worked on some of our collectibles, such as Gollum, Éowyn and the Nazgûl, Bag End and our Halo and Doctor Who ranges. Ask your questions here — there is still time!
“The Force Unleashed II” Demo Coming October 12th
from StarWars.com:
LucasArts is happy to announce that the demo for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II will be arriving at both the Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network on Tuesday, October 12th.
The level focuses on the very beginning of the game, which takes in a secret cloning facility on the planet of Kamino. Starkiller, told by Vader he is no more than a clone, becomes tormented by the memories of his past and escapes into the rain-soaked planet with Vader not far behind.
Unleash the power of dual lightsabers, over-the-top Force powers including the new Jedi mind trick, and get a first taste on a journey that will take Starkiller across the galaxy in search of the truth behind his past, as well as the woman he cannot forget.
Riese Productions & Genius Factor Games to Release iPhone Game Based on the Hit Web Series “Riese” and Featuring the Voice of Felicia Day
from Riese:
Riese Productions Ltd. and Genius Factor Games proudly announce the upcoming launch of an iPhone / iPod touch game featuring the voice of Felicia Day and based on the acclaimed new Syfy web series Riese.
Riese tells the story of a exiled princess on the run from a dangerous religious sect in a steampunk inspired world. It stars Allison Mack (Smallville), Ryan Robbins (Sanctuary), Alessandro Juliani (Battlestar Galactica), Patrick Gilmore (Stargate Universe), Emilie Ullerup (Sanctuary), Sharon Taylor (Smallville), Ben Cotton (Harper’s Island), and, in the title role, Christine Chatelain (Sanctuary).
The Vancouver-based web production made headlines in The New York Times, The Globe & Mail and the Vancouver Sun. It launched on YouTube in November 2009 and was viewed 1.3 million times in two and half months, before being taken down by its distributor, Fireworks International, a branch of Content Films. Riese was licensed by SyFy and is set to be re-released this fall.
“Riese has proven that digitally distributed content can be equal to or surpass regular broadcast content,” said Ted Nugent, Genius Factor president and founder. “It aligns with our own plan for digital distribution of games and interactive entertainment. Riese is an excellent backdrop to build great gaming upon. With Felicia’s participation in the project, the overall experience is amped up, adding depth and greater immersion to the game.”
“The game is an engaging way to expand the story, and continue our transmedia approach with the property,” said Ryan Copple, Riese co-creator and series executive producer. “Being able to include a storybook-esque narrator with the game truly immerses the player in the Riese world. We’re thrilled to be working with Felicia Day and Genius Factor on this endeavor, as they’ve truly been an inspiration to everyone involved with Riese.”
Slated for release in late October via iTunes, the iPhone and iPod touch virtual RPG card battle game will offer series fans and newcomers alike the chance to utilize alternative media to further enhance the existing story and remain immersed in the haunting world of Riese. It will also feature the voice of web pioneer and trail blazer Felicia Day (The Guild, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog). More information is available at geniusfactorgames.com.
ThinkGeek’s free t-shirt says B00!
from ThinkGeek:
Greetings, future residents of Gliese 581g!
Rules for New Earth: 1) No fancy clothes. T-shirts and jeans for everything. 2) Halloween every Saturday. After the blood, sweat, and monkey tears it takes to make our costumes, they should spend more time out and about and less time in a dark closet. Of course, this will be after we genetically modify ourselves so chocolate is as nutritious as an apple. We’ve thought of everything, you see.
But for now, while we’re here on boring Old Earth, we’ve collected some pretty awesome Halloween swag for you. Put on your robe and wizard hat and celebrate with us!
Free Shirt
With a $31+ purchase, for a limited time only! Get it before it waka-waka-wakas away.
Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!
J!NX: We All Have our Dark Sides
from J!NX:
New Design Arcade Winner: LIMITED EDITION Gothic Nerd T-Shirt
This week’s release is a throwback to the early days of J!NX, back in The Old Country. It was a dark time, less civilized, but the architecture (check out those flying buttresses!) was just lovely. We tip our hats to Acolyte Matt for an awesome Design Arcade submission. Hurry up and grab yours today!
We’ll See You at Blizzcon!
Blizzcon 2010 will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, this year, in Sunny Southern California. Thousands will flock to this event to sample the latest in Blizzard’s gaming arsenal, spectate or participate in competitive gaming, and of course, load up on some sweet Blizzard swag! Come visit the J!NX Booth to snap up some never-before-seen merchandise and try your hand at our StarCraft II Challenge!
Split Reason: Securing World Peace One Load of Laundry at a Time
from Split Reason:
The Extra Life Marathon is upon us! Not only do you get to play games for 24 hours, you get to help kids in the process. It’s an undeniable double-pronged energy sword of awesome. If you’re not familiar with the Extra Life charity check it out here.
Some recent design submissions made the metamorphosis from pixels to cotton this month along with new products from our good friends and partners. We also released the new Glen Brogan Store! You can snag some extra savings on all of the above (and below) by entering the promo code laundry during the check-out process. (Offer expires October 4th, 2010.)
Anyone smell pumpkin pie? Contest season is ramping up! We’ve got a slew of fun and prizes lined up so stay tuned to our Facebook fan page, Twitter, and blog for more info. Now back to unlocking new armor in Halo: Reach. (One day black visor… you will be mine! Muahahaha.)
J!NX: $7 off ALL Tees: Return of the Super-Colossal Sale!*
from J!NX:
The Super-Colossal Sale Has Returned!
Have you been waiting and saving to pick up that coveted J!NX Tee? Wait no longer! For the next 72 hours, all t-shirts will be $7 off! Run! Don’t walk (unless you’re carrying scissors or are near a swimming pool)! *Offer applies to all full-price t-shirts and cannot be combined with any other sale or discount. Expires 9/30/2010 @ 11:59pm PDT.
New Design Arcade Winner: Roleplaying Rorschach
Look at this design. What do you see? A lady with a flower? A cat in a top hat? What about a level 28 Tiefling Paladin battling a venom-spitting basilisk? Doctors and psychiatrists have argued over this mysterious ink-blot, but none of them can roll a charisma check high enough to convince the others. Thanks to graffd02 for seeing meaning in the madness!
Shout! Factory: Video Games as High Art
from Shout! Factory:
Have you ever found yourself humming a song, only to realize it was the theme from that video game you played until 4 a.m. that morning? Video Games Live is here to legitimize your love of 8-bit tuneage with fully orchestrated renditions of some of the greatest game themes ever written. We’re bringing this masterpiece, Video Games Live: Level 2, to Blu-ray, DVD and CD on October 19. It’s a full-on, global, multimedia concert spectacular and now available — like your game playing — in the comfort of your own home. The release includes never-before-released music and video from Mario, Zelda, Halo, Warcraft and many more, and is boosted with bonus content. Seeing is believing, though. Check out the trailer at VideoGamesLive.com and look at the tour dates while you’re there. It’s a not-to-be-missed event!
This ‘N’ That
If you’re on the East Coast, we hope you’re attending the New York Comic Con. It takes place October 8-10 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan. We’ll be there in spirit.
Time’s a-tickin’ on our Halloween contest. Enter today to win a prize pack featuring 11 of our scariest DVDs or Blu-rays.
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.
“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” Coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital Download on November 9, 2010
from Universal Studios:
Inventive visuals, endearing performances and a genre-smashing style define Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the critically acclaimed, action-comedy coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD November 9th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. In the movie, cutting-edge filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) directs Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad) and an incredible ensemble cast in the story of a charming, unemployed bass player who discovers that in order to date the girl of his dreams, he must first battle her seven super-powered, evil exes.
Both the Blu-ray and DVD come loaded with deleted scenes, laugh-out-loud bloopers and cast commentaries assembled by director, producer and co-writer Edgar Wright. The 2-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack is packed with hours of additional in-depth bonus features; a Blu-ray and DVD copy of film; and for a limited time only, a digital copy of the movie that can be viewed on an array of electronic and portable devices anytime, anywhere. Blu-ray consumers will also be able to stream a free bonus movie instantly to any internet-connected player, Smartphone or iPad using the free Pocket BLU app. Starting with Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, iPad owners can also enjoy a new, enhanced edition of Pocket BLU made especially to take advantage of the tablet’s larger screen and high resolution display. With this app, Blu-ray consumers will be able to stream their full-length bonus movie in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before.
In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Edgar Wright brings Bryan Lee O’Malley’s hugely popular graphic novel series to life with gravity-defying action and videogame-inspired graphics. Joining lead actor Michael Cera is one of the coolest ensemble casts ever to share the big screen including Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Live Free or Die Hard), Kieran Culkin (Igby Goes Down), Chris Evans (upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger), Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick (Twilight series, Up in the Air), Alison Pill (Dan in Real Life), Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation), Brandon Routh (Superman), Jason Schwartzman (Funny People), Johnny Simmons (Jennifer’s Body), Mark Webber (Broken Flowers), Mae Whitman (Parenthood) and Ellen Wong (Runaway). Scott Pilgrim vs. the World also boasts an awesome soundtrack featuring original music by Beck and performances by Broken Social Scene, Metric and more.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the Critics
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World slayed critics of every generation with its highly stylized visuals. The New York Times’ A.O. Scott raves “You may want to see it again as soon as it’s over.” Jeremy Smith of AintItCoolNews calls the film “Wholly original. There’s never been a movie like it” and Rossiter Drake of the San Francisco Examiner pronounces it a “bold, brilliant spectacle.” Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is “far and away the funniest movie of the summer,” according to the Orlando Sentinel’s Roger Moore, and Peter Travers of Rolling Stone calls the film “a breathless rush of a movie that jumps off the screen, spins your head around and then stealthily works its way into your heart. It’s a game changer.”
Bonus Features Exclusively Available on Blu-ray Combo Pack:
• Insider Documentaries:
o Making of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
o Music Featurette
o You Too Can Be Sex Bob-Omb
• Alternate Footage: A special look at alternative edits to the film.
• Pre-Production: A look inside the film’s pre-production process including storyboards, pre-visualizations, animatics, motion capture tests, rehearsal footage, casting tapes, hair/make-up tests and more!
• The Music of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: This feature includes four complete music videos and video remixes from legendary DJ Osymyso.
• Visual Effects: This feature takes a second look at the movie’s inventive visual effects.
• Sound Work: A mini documentary about the creation of the film’s super-powered sonic landscape.
• Trailers & TV Spots from the theatrical release of the film.
• Adult Swim: Scott Pilgrim vs. the Animation
• Scott Pilgrim vs. the Censors: TV safe version.
• Behind-the-Scenes Production Blogs from the set of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World by director /producer/ co-writer Edgar Wright.
• Free Bonus Movie for a Limited Time Only: Blu-ray Combo Pack consumers will have instant access to stream action hits Tremors or Pitch Black via BD-Live, Smartphone or computer.
• U-Control: Universal’s exclusive signature feature allows viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click of the remote without ever leaving the movie.
o Storyboard Picture-in-Picture
• Pocket BLU App: USHE’s groundbreaking Pocket BLU app uses iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Blackberry, Nokia Android, PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray player and offers advanced features such as:
o Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live functions with ease.
o Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the movie.
o Mobile-to-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there’s a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy exclusive content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
o Virtual Keyboard: Enter data into a Blu-ray player with your device’s easy and intuitive keyboard that will facilitate such Blu-ray features as chatting with friends and sending messages.
• Digital Copy of the Film: Blu-ray consumers can download a digital version of the movie to their Mac and or Windows PC for a limited time only.
• BD-Live: Access the BD-Live Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more.
• My Scenes: Bookmark your favorite scenes from the movie.
• And Lots More!
Bonus Features Available on Blu-ray and DVD:
• Deleted and Alternate Scenes with commentary from director/producer/ co-writer Edgar Wright
• Scott Pilgrim vs. the Bloopers
• Feature Commentaries
o Feature Commentary with director/producer/co-writer Edgar Wright, co-writer Michael Bacall and Author Bryan Lee O’Malley
o Technical Commentary with director/producer/co-writer Edgar Wright and director of photography Bill Pope
o Cast commentary with Michael Cera, Jason Schwartzman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ellen Wong and Brandon Routh
o Cast commentary with Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Kieran Culkin and Mark Webber
• Behind-the-Scenes Photo Galleries including Edgar Wright’s photo blog
• Trivia Track
• Galleries: Production photos, art galleries and marketing concepts.
Synopsis
Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for totally average garage band Sex Bob-omb, the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams… literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)? Her seven evil exes are coming to kill him. Genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) tells the amazing story of one romantic slacker’s quest to power up with love in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Scott Pilgrim has never had a problem getting a girlfriend. It’s getting rid of them that proves difficult. From the girl who kicked his heart’s ass — and now is back in town — to the teenage distraction he’s trying to shake when Ramona rollerblades into his world, love hasn’t been easy. He soon discovers, however, his new crush has the most unusual baggage of all: a nefarious league of exes controls her love life and will do whatever it takes to eliminate him as a suitor. As Scott gets closer to Ramona, he must face an increasingly vicious rogues’ gallery from her past — from infamous skateboarders to vegan rock stars and fearsomely identical twins. And if he hopes to win his true love, he must vanquish them all before it really is game over.
Technical Information
Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack
Street Date: November 9, 2010
Copyright: 2010
Material Number: 61112438
Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13 for stylized violence, sexual content, language and drug references
Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French DTS Surround 5.1, Spanish DTS
Surround 5.1, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles.
DVD
Street Date: November 9, 2010
Copyright: 2010
Material Number: 61110748
Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13 for stylized violence, sexual content, language and drug references
Technical Info: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 5.1 English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles.