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

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

Geek Reading with Cory Doctorow: “For the Win”

from EFF:

Hear blogger and sci-fi author Cory Doctorow read from his new novel, For the Win, at EFF’s Geek Reading fundraiser on Wednesday evening in San Francisco. This is Doctorow’s first visit to the Bay Area in over a year, so don’t miss an opportunity to support EFF and hear him read from his ground-breaking new work. For the Win features a sprawling international cast of young characters in a dynamic depiction of the global economy and the meteoric rise and power of the online gaming community.

Geek Reading with Cory Doctorow: For the Win
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: 111 Minna St. @ 2nd, San Francisco, CA 94105

Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds. Must be 21 or older to attend.

For more about the Geek Reading with Cory Doctorow: Calendar

“Star Wars: In Concert” Tour Returns to North America!

from StarWars.com:

Star Wars: In Concert, the unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores has returned to North America! This return kicked off on May 13, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida, the start of a 40-city leg of the worldwide tour that will include dates in the United States, Mexico and Canada. This leg concludes in London, Ontario on July 25. Over 350,000 Americans attended Star Wars: In Concert during its three-month inaugural 47-city North American tour last year, which Pollstar rated as the 9th biggest tour of 2009 in January.

Star Wars: In Concert also plays Orlando, Memphis, Baton Rouge, Bossier City (Louisiana), Wichita, El Paso, Tucson, San Diego, Las Vegas, Ontario (California), Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Fresno, Spokane, Nampa (Idaho), Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Regina, Green Bay, Des Moines, Moline, Madison, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Grand Rapids, Ft. Wayne, Washington DC, Raleigh, Uncaseville (Connecticut), and Hamilton (Ontario).

The tour returns to North America following a month in Europe with stops in Dublin, Liverpool, Glasgow, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, Milan, Antwerp, Hamburg and the O2 Arena in London, where it began one year ago.

With live narration by Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in all six films), the production features a full symphony orchestra and choir, accompanied by specially edited footage from the films displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition LED super-screen — one of the largest ever put on tour. The footage actually runs in sync with the live music to create a full multi-media, one-of-kind Star Wars experience.

“We’ve taken the key themes from the music and cut together all the images that fit with each theme, so you can really get a sense of how the music played into the images,” said George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars Saga. “The whole soundtrack is a testament to John Williams’ creativity and his extraordinary ability to enhance the emotional aspects of the films.”

“Creating the music for the Star Wars films has been an exciting and wonderful experience for me, and I therefore have derived particular pleasure in assembling a compendium of themes from all of the films to be presented in Star Wars: In Concert,” said Williams. “The editors at Lucasfilm have created original film montages to accompany each of the musical selections, and in the process, I believe that a singular and unique Star Wars experience has been born.”

“This event has been crafted to present Star Wars from many points of view; for the first time, the full dramatic sweep of Williams’ iconic scores can be heard performed live in one evening,” said Another Planet Touring Producer Spencer Churchill. “The show is a new way of experiencing the epic scope of the saga.”

Accompanying the concert is an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props, artifacts, production artwork and specially created behind-the-scenes videos from the Lucasfilm Archives. Many of these pieces are leaving Skywalker Ranch for the first time ever. The exhibit features many classic fan favorite artifacts, as well as several new and never-before-seen items, including:

Full costumes for Jedi Masters Kit Fisto and Plo Koon will be on display.
For the first time ever, pages from John Williams’ original hand-written sheet music for Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace will be exhibited for the public.
Also on display will be various never-before-seen props from the films, including blasters and helmets from Coruscant, Tatooine and other iconic Star Wars locations.

For more information, please visit StarWarsInConcert.com.

What the critics are saying:

“Star Wars: In Concert is more a multi-media, sensory overload extravaganza, than a mere concert… the crowd was stoked from the get-go. Host Anthony Daniels had the crowd in the palm of his hand.” — Timothy Mangan, The Orange County Register

“Dazzling! It gives the audience a new way of experiencing the story, bringing cheers and a standing ovation from the audience.” — Scott Iwasaki, The Salt Lake City Deseret News

“The biggest revelation was John Williams’ still stirring, romantically inspired, emotionally satisfying, compelling and exciting score — one simple story, well told, elevated by the dynamic symphonic music that revolutionized the way films are scored.” — David Burger, Salt Lake City Tribune

“A 90-minute laser streaked, crashing-cymbals, living color extravaganza, made and approved by its originators.” — John Timpane, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Star Wars: In Concert is produced by Another Planet Touring in association with Lucasfilm Ltd. The production is directed and designed by Steve Cohen. Star Wars: In Concert had its world premiere at the O2 Arena in London on April 10 and 11, 2009.

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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Dr. Grordbort’s VIP Newsletter! Paint Fumes!

from Weta:

The Stench from the Painting Room is utterly un-bearable! We are hazarding a guess that the paint sniffing department are about to divulge three utterly new and fantastical rayguns. A plethora of clues have led us to this conclusion.

The inexplicable disappearance of three perfectly functional ManMelter 3600zx.
Some sketches on the bathroom wall… One utterly Gothic, one that looked like spray paint on an underground locomotive and one ridiculously futuristic black and white thing.
The reek… ooooh the reek!
A piece of paper recklessly left behind in the cantine.*
A garbled internal speaking trumpet announcement which either said “painted rayguns” or “tainted play chums”… who knows…

*Schedule (Tuesday 11 May):
Los Angeles — 2PM
Little Rock — 4PM
New York — 5PM
London — 10PM
Stockholm — 11PM
Hong Kong — 5AM (Wednesday 12 May)
Sydney — 7AM (Wednesday 12 May)
Palmerston North — 9AM (Wednesday 12 May)
Same place as usual — wetanz.com/rayguns

As you can clearly see from these clues, next week is the time to sniff out a one-of-a-kind treasure from Dr. Grordbort’s. Do not hesitate. The consequences of such inactivity are likely to be dire. So dire, in fact, that you may have to paint your own!

But wait…

Persistent rumours circulate that a fourth gun (codename “Big K”) has been customised by Dr. Tremont and will be revealed at the same time. If this is indeed the case, it will be only the second time in history such an event has occurred, so don’t miss it. And it won’t be based on a ManMelter.

Keep an eye on the Raygun Shoppe at the above times!

Come-as-you-are to Oamaru!
The hilarious people in the rural New Zealand outpost of Oamaru are staging a pseudo-chronological event they call “Steampunk Fashion Show”. From what we can gather, this is an opportunity to show off your normal everyday garments to an audience somehow gathered in “the future”. Or as they (The League of Victorian Imagineers, Oamaru) say: “…men in top hats, adorned with goggles made of brass or copper, waistcoats, thick overcoats, brooches, cravats… The women… leather corsets (hazzaah!), bio-mechanical (pardon?) body modifications…”. Sounds to us much like an afternoon game of Whist at the Explorers’ Club, but by all means — join them if you must! Entries close 15 May for the 5 June Show and Gala Ball!

The April Raygun Shootout has been shot… out…!
As April drew to a close, the judges were deliberating viciously and we do see why — an ENORMOUS amount of creativity has gone into these designs. All of them naturally with the October Grand Prize of a trip to Weta in New Zealand firmly in their sights! Splendiferous! Allow us to present the April Winner — The String Manipulator XII by contestant “jrobot” from the US. The lucky sod runs off with a Real Imitation Metal Righteous Bison Indivisible Particle Smasher! The jury’s verdict: “For its swirling-ice-cream-cone-of-death good looks and minimal effort required to fire. The monocle trigger is pure genius. Just wink, and that Meddling Moon Man is a Mere Memory! It’s mesmerising. Hazzaah!” We shall be announcing the April winner in a few days’ time, in the meantime — why not compete in the May Competition for best Alien Raygun Design!

The Orangerie is a-flutter!
Company Lepidopterologist, Dr. Beswarick was seen recently carrying a huge bottle of Ethyl Acetate to his shed adjoining the orangerie. Something is definitely afoot. He hasn’t been seen in public since December, when he proudly emerged with a beaut specimen of the Blue Sacked Pillock, remember? Discuss in the forum, perhaps? Any clues welcome! We’re tickled pink with anticipation!

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Weta News!

from Weta:

Come, all ye Satyrs!

Weta wants to see more Centaurs, Satyrs, Demons, Gargoyles, Unicorns, Dragons, Minotaurs and other fantastical creatures roaming the earth! So we just launched Weta Legs with our good friend Kim Graham. 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!).

The YouTube video has already been viewed 25,000 times in the last 2 weeks. Costume Actor Shane Rangi demonstrated a pair at the Elf Fantasy Fair in Holland on 24-25 April, and 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.

Now, take advantage of this SPECIAL OFFER! Order your Weta Legs by 25 May and you get an “Early Bird” discount of US$150!

Want to win an all-expenses trip to Weta Workshop in New Zealand?
Join in the digital rendering creativity at Dr. Grordbort’s Raygun Shootout. Entry is free. The challenge for April was to create the most “Futuristic Raygun”. Check out the awesome entries on the Leaderboard. The winners for April will be announced very shortly. There will be new competitions each month up until October. In May, your challenge is to create the finest “Alien Raygun” in the Universe. Get your entries in now. There are monthly prizes and spot prizes from Dr. Grordbort’s. If you are not into rendering you can still vote for your favourite entries. Just register your details, and vote for your favorites on the Leaderboard.

The Lord of the Rings
Middle-earth fans have got a range of new art to choose from:

Keep your own piece of Middle-earth close to your heart with engraved Stone Pendants from the South Island of New Zealand. Their journey began thousands of years ago in the mountains of the Southern Alps. Will they make their way across the globe to your home?

The first 3 of our miniature shields are now shipping from our warehouses in the US, UK and New Zealand. They can be displayed as collectibles or worn as a badge (there is a pin on the back). Stocks in our UK warehouse are already down to very limited numbers, so be quick. A fourth shield is already in production. Which will it be? Have your say on this thread at our fan forum.

Strider’s Sword from the Master Swordsmith’s Collection sold out very quickly. We will be shipping these beautiful works of art out to their 10 lucky owners in May (there are plenty of jealous staff in the Workshop who wish they could afford one!). If you have not yet seen the video on how these blades are crafted, it really is worth taking a look.

The Map of New Zealand as Middle-earth is proving very popular.

Pre-orders for the Bag End Collector’s Edition are racing along. Make sure you don’t miss out before it’s too late.

We will be sending out shipment notices for the Argonath next week. This item has already Sold Out, however you can put your name on the waiting list for cancelled orders by e-mailing us at info@wetaNZ.co.nz.

Please don’t forget if you are ordering 5 or more pieces at once, it pays to send us a note to see if we can reduce your shipping costs by packing them all in one bag.

District 9 fans — Watch Out!
We will be opening pre-orders for an all new D9 collectible in our next newsletter. So get your eyes off the cat food and watch out. The full scale Arc Generator gun sold out in only 4 days, so you don’t want to be late for this one. (You can still put your name on the waiting list for the Arc Generator). The Art of District 9 book is well under away and the design team are doing a terrific job. It’s full of never-seen-before art and tells the story of the design process. We are so excited about launching this book later in the year, we just might have to leak a few glimpses every now and again.

Weta Cave
The Weta Cave in Wellington, New Zealand is nearly 2 years old. We were thrilled to host 100,000 people from all over this world (and a few others) in the last 12 months. It’s a real motivation to all of us at Weta to know that people care enough to travel so far to come and say Hi. Please keep coming and please keep sharing in our obsession for creativity. Recently, we were delighted to host author Robert Rankin from the United Kingdom. We were geeking out about his books and were surprised to find out from his friend “Raygun”, they were both huge Dr. Grordbort’s fans. Huzzah!

We can confirm rumours of Trolls stomping around Wellington airport are true. Weta has a new shopping display at the Discover New Zealand store inside the airport. And yes, of course the trolls do come alive at night time. How else would they stay so well fed?

Dr. Grordbort’s
We are very sorry to advise the Superintendent of Grordborts Industries Misinformation Office has been replaced because of health (death by insect poisoning) reasons. However, on the positive side, we have now discovered where the last remaining live Blue Sacked Pillock was hiding. It has now been skewered through its sack and the new Superintendent is very pleased to announce another Venusian species has officially been made extinct. Our congratulations to the brave gentlemen and literate women at Grordbort Industries for bringing their combined total up to 814 species and counting. There are indications that more bugs are likely to follow in the footsteps of the unfortunate Pillock. Gossip is also rife in the Workshop at the moment. The doors to the paint room have been locked for days on end (luckily — that place stinks of heavy metals and nasty solvents), and the only visitors have been a space man, a well dressed gentleman with over-sized canines and a so called “graffiti artist” with rather loose fitting trouserage covering only the lower halves of his puny buttocks! Could there be more custom painted rayguns on their way? Look out for an imminent propaganda message from Dr. Grordbort’s for more misinformation.

Halo Console Auction
Weta recently created a Halo themed Xbox for our friends at Microsoft, which was auctioned off for charity on eBay. The winning bid was A$10,000. The piece was designed and sculpted by Weta Workshop’s Alex Faulkner. Check out the video! And the full range of Halo collectibles.

Comic-Con is Coming!
San Diego Comic-Con 2010 is only 2 and a half months away. We hope you’ve booked your tickets and will be visiting the Weta team at our booth. More news coming soon…

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OneUp Studios: Super Mario Kart Album!

from OneUp Studios:

The wait is over.

Super Mario Kart Album

The long-awaited album has arrived. 10 tracks of Super Mario Kart goodness. Now… Where to get it?

I recommend Bandcamp. You’ll be able to:

— Buy the physical copy of the CD
— Get an immediate digital download in whatever format you wish (MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, etc.)
— Pay what you want, as long as you pay $9.99.
— Get to hear the whole album for free before you buy to make sure you’re making a smart purchase.
— Now that sounds like fun, doesn’t it? The album is selling like hot cakes (what does that mean, anyway?). Get your copy now.

Also, for those of you who don’t want to use Bandcamp:

iTunes (may not be up at this moment but will be any day)

AmazonMP3

TheOneUps.com

Music Video — Mario Circuit
I believe this marks the first time a video game music cover band has made a live-action music video. You will please enjoy. Shot and chopped by our friend Duncan Skiles at Waverly Films. Share with your friends!

The OneUps in San Francisco Area May 16 | Free Show All Ages
Holy smokes we’re playing a FREE show for ALL AGES on the Microsoft Campus on Sunday May 16 for the Bay Area Game Jam 2010. We did this last year with The Megas and it was friggin’ awesome. Please join us for a free show. We’ll have the Super Mario Kart Album and the new Volume 1&2 Combo Pack on hand for you to purchase for your long (or short) drive home following the show.

But where can I find out the address and stuff?

New The OneUps Web Site
Check out our baller new Web site via Mazedude Productions. You can head to the “News/Calendar” page to find out upcoming show dates, times, and link right to the map. You’ll also enjoy the new picture gallery, video gallery and new store with plenty of things to order like the NEW Volume 1&2 Combo Pack! We managed to squish Volume 1 and the two-disc Volume 2 onto two super-long playing CDs. If you missed physical copies of our previous albums, check it out! (Ships late May)

That’s it for now. Hope this is enough to keep you entertained until next time, Gadget…

-m

Mustin
Producer
OneUpStudios.com

Things from Another World: All In-Stock Orders Ship with Two Free Comics!

from Things from Another World:

This Saturday marks the ninth annual Free Comic Book Day, and we couldn’t be more excited to get you some free books! All in-stock orders placed this weekend will get two (2) free comics included in the shipment.

That’s not the only exciting thing starting Saturday! You’ll also save 20% off most in-stock products all month long. That’s right, we’ve doubled our normal in-stock discount this May, and that means one of two things a) more money in your pocket or b) more comics in your collection. 😉

Free Comics and 20% off most in-stock products starting 12:01 AM (PST) on Saturday, May 1. Quantities are limited for these free FCBD comics, which will be included with in-stock orders while supplies last* (we’ve likely got enough to go through early next week), so make sure you get to TFAW this weekend to get your free comics and save 20% off your in-stock order.

Find Out How to Get Free Comics This Weekend!

Save 20% Off Most In-Stock Products May 1 – May 31

*Sorry, we cannot take requests for specific FCBD titles.

Giant Monsters Invade San Francisco

from VIZ Pictures:

NEW PEOPLE and VIZ Cinema welcome the 3rd and latest installment of TokyoScope Talk — War of the Giant Monsters — on Friday, May 7th at 7:00pm. Join Otaku USA Editor-in-Chief Patrick Macias, Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters author August Ragone, and Japanese film critic Tomohiro Machiyama at the Bay Area’s hottest film venue for a fun and lively discussion on the “kaiju” (monster) movies featuring rare images and clips of Godzilla, Mothra, Gamera and other iconic creatures from classic Japanese sci-fi cinema. General admission tickets are $10.00.

VIZ Cinema invites Bay Area monster fans to a 5-day Kaiju Shakedown: Godzillathon!, running Saturday, May 8th thru Thursday, May 13th. Featured will be rare screenings of the Big G’s 4 most-loved films including Godzilla vs. Hedora (1971), Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972), Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973), and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974). Details and screening times at: vizcinema.com.

Don’t miss a rare chance to see the beauty and enormity of Godzilla in stunning 35mm prints with English subtitles and a premium THX-certified sound system! These events may sell-out. Ticket prices: General Admission: $10.00; Senior & Child: $8.00. Advance tickets on sale at: newpeopleworld.com/films/films-5-2010/#godzillathon.

TokyoScope Talk — War of the Giant Monsters will feature a special raffle giveaway of premium monster collectables including the brand new DVD release from Shout! Factory of Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965). The revered classic features the original Japanese version of the film presented with fresh English subtitles and anamorphic widescreen produced from an all-new HD master created from original vault elements.

VIZ Cinema is the nation’s first movie theatre devoted exclusively to Japanese film and anime. The 143-seat subterranean theatre is located in the basement of the NEW PEOPLE building and features plush seating, digital as well as 35mm projection, and a THX-certified sound system.

NEW PEOPLE offers the latest films, art, fashion and retail brands from Japan and is the creative vision of the J-Pop Center Project and VIZ Pictures, a distributor and producer of Japanese live action film. Located at 1746 Post Street, the 20,000 square foot structure features a striking 3-floor transparent glass facade that frames a fun and exotic new environment to engage the imagination into the 21st Century. A dedicated web site is also now available at: NewPeopleWorld.com.

“The Guild” Comic Book

from The Guild:

The Guild comic book, issue #2 (of 3) was released yesterday. This issue features cover art by Matthew Stawicki (shown) and Kristin Donaldson. In #2, we finally get to see all the Guildies. If you want a preview of the comic, Comic Book Resources again has a sneak peek. And like the first issue, the comic is already getting some great reviews — here’s one from Airlock Alpha, and two more here and here. The response from our fans to the comic has been tremendous, from 200+ people showing up to the signing at Golden Apple Comics to reports of The Guild as some people’s first comic book ever purchased. Thanks so much for the support!

Dark Horse Comics alerted us to the fact that due to a distributor glitch, stores in NY, PA, MI, parts of TX and MO, and most of Canada did not receive issue #2 yesterday but will be getting it next week. They also announced the release of issue #1 as an iTunes App, so you can now enjoy the comic for 99 cents on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Here’s the link to the iTunes Store. Dark Horse will release each of the three issues to iTunes, about a month after the print version (exact dates are hard to know, since iTunes has an approval process which affects the release, but we’ll keep you posted).

Pick up your copy from your local comic shop, or buy online from Things from Another World or any number of online retailers.

If you just can’t get enough of the comic, here are some additional links for your enjoyment: Felicia’s blog entry about issue #2, a quick interview with Felicia by Dark Horse, and a cool “Making of” feature that shows issue #1 in various stages of production.

–The Guild management

Time to Get Your Read On!

from Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to get your read on!

Once again, Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls will be invading the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Being held this weekend (April 24th – 25th) on the beautiful UCLA campus, this festival is one of the largest literary events in the world.

A few events being held at the festival are special lectures by authors, book signings and reviews, poetry readings, as well as story-telling and live performances on the children’s area stage.

So come on by and check us out. We are in the children’s book section — Booth 854.

And, as a special bonus, those at the festival who buy a Galaxy Girl Doll online at our booth will get an original MWGG illustration by creator Lauren Faust!

For more details, please visit the Festival of Books website.

Hope to see you there!

Over and Out!

Mother Earth