Category: Events
ARCANA COMICS Announces FCBD, Pre-Orders, and Winter Sale
from Arcana:
Arcana Comics is excited to ring in the new year with a bunch of new books, sales, and an amazing FCBD event! If you haven’t heard, this year, we’re starting a company-wide crossover, kicking off on Free Comic Book Day with INTRINSIC! Read more about that below. Also, our winter sale is still going on, so don’t miss out on that. You can receive 25% off all purchases from our store by entering the code “ARCANAWINTER” at checkout. We’re adding new books all the time, so it’s worth a glance over at our store. Keep reading…
Please remember that all Pre-Orders are Diamond and we’re in the final weeks of ordering from the January 2012 Previews, so if there are any books that pique your interest, be sure to ask you local comic shop to order them. If you’re a store, give Arcana Comics a try!
We’re 175 Graphic Novels and 227 Characters strong and growing every month!
Don’t forget to check out our iPad/iPhone App. It’s a free download in the iStore and gives you access to the Arcana catalog and exclusive downloads! For those Android users out there, there are also Arcana books available through the ComiXology app. DOWNLOAD FROM THE ISTORE.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Arcana is proud to be participating in another Free Comic Book Day this year, but this time we’re doing things quite different. We’re kicking off an AMAZING company-wide crossover called INTRINSIC, which will blow you away. We can’t give a lot away now, but we can provide a sneak peak of the cover to INTRINSIC above, plus a description below. Be sure to ask your local comic book shop to get you a copy of INTRINSIC! You won’t want to miss it… trust us! For the price of free, you can’t go wrong.
DIAMOND CODE: JAN120014
FCBD LINK: CLICK HERE
DESCRIPTION: Horrors from different worlds have assembled to bring about a global threat known only as The End. A Philosopher has recognized the signs in time to gather his own forces for Good – including an ordinary, powerless young woman. Only together can they avert disaster on a biblical scale. Every last one of them… is Intrinsic. ‘Intrinsic’ is a company crossover event bringing together characters from hundres of titles beneath Arcana’s library. It is an event of unprecedented ambition, unlike anything that has been before.
To learn more about ARCANA announcements and upcoming titles and sales, check out their webiste at arcana.com
ABOUT ARCANA STUDIOS
Arcana Studios, Inc. is a transmedia company that has aggressively pursued establishing brands through engaging storytelling and compelling art. With a strong foothold in the print publishing world, Arcana continues to be a premier content provider. Arcana owns one of the world’s largest libraries of graphic novels and comics, and has adapted this library into live action feature films, stereoscopic 3D animated features, episodic television series and toys.
Arcana Studios, Inc. remains independent of major entertainment studio affiliation. Arcana Studios is currently in production of the stereoscopic 3D animated feature, The Clockwork Girl. Arcana is also partnered with Gale Ann Hurd (“Terminator”, “Aliens”) on Gearhead, Alexandra Milchan (Sylvestor Stallone’s “Head Shot”) on Blade of Kumori, Hans Rodinoff and Hollywood Media Bridge (“Lost Boys: The Tribe”) on Raise Kane, Scott Milam (“Mother’s Day”) on Gauze, Ben Magid (“Hack/Slash”) on Trout, Jar Productions (“Hidden Howie”) on Philosopher Rex, Terry Dougas (“The Invention of Lying”) on The Tower, Doc Wyatt (“Napoleon Dynamite”) on 100 Girls, JC Spink (“The Hangover”) on Continuum, Adrian Askarieh (“The Hitman”) on Amnesia and also is producing a three slate at Codeblack/Universal for Light’s Out, Ant and Blam!
Unreal
From fightforthefuture.org:
Today was nuts, right?
Google launched a petition. Wikipedia voted to shut itself off. Senators’ websites went down just from the sheer surge of voters trying to write them. NYC and SF geeks had protests that packed city blocks.
You made history today: nothing like this has ever happened before. Tech companies and users teamed up. Tens of millions of people who make the internet what it is joined together to defend their freedoms. The free network defended itself. Whatever you call it, the bottom line is clear: from today forward, it will be much harder to mess up the internet.
The really crazy part? We might even win.
Approaching Monday’s crucial Senate vote there are now 35 Senators publicly opposing PIPA. Last week there were 5. And it just takes just 41 solid “no” votes to permanently stall PIPA (and SOPA) in the Senate. What seemed like miles away a few weeks ago is now within reach.
But don’t trust predictions. The forces behind SOPA & PIPA (mostly movie companies) can make small changes to these bills until they know they have the votes to pass. Members of Congress know SOPA & PIPA are unpopular, but they don’t understand why–so they’re easily duped by superficial changes. The Senate returns next week, and the next few days are critical. Here are two things to think about:
1. Plan on calling your Senator every day next week. Pick up the phone each morning and call your Senators’ offices, until they vote “no” on cloture. If your site participated today, consider running a “Call the Senate” link all next week.
2. Tomorrow, drop in at your Senators’ district offices. We don’t have a cool map widget to show you the offices nearest you (we’re too exhausted! any takers?). So do it the old fashioned way: use Google, or the phonebook to find the address, and just walk in, say you oppose PIPA, and urge the Senator to vote “no” on cloture. These drop-in visits make our spectacular online protests more tangible and credible.
That’s it for now. Be proud and stay on it!
–Holmes, Tiffiniy, and the whole Fight for the Future team.
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P.S. Huge credit goes to participants in the 11/16 American Censorship Day protest: Mozilla, 4chan, BoingBoing, Tumblr, TGWTG, and thousands of others. That’s what got this ball rolling! Reddit, both the community and the team behind it, you’re amazing. And of course, thanks to the Wikimedians whose patient and inexorable pursuit of the right answer brought them to take world-changing action. Thanks to David S, David K, Cory D, and E Stark for bold action at critical times.
P.P.S. If you haven’t already, show this video to as many people as you can. It works! http://fightforthefuture.org/pipa/
“RiffTrax TV” Presents: “Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny: Extended Edition”!
from RiffTrax:
Riffed in-studio! Streaming Friday, 12/16, and again Saturday 12/17, at 7pm PST on both days.
Dear RiffTrax fan,
Last Christmas, whether you wanted it or not, RiffTrax warmed your heart and addled your mind with the instant holiday classic Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny.
What you may not know is – there’s more. That’s right, over 13 more minutes of Bunny that have, until now, gone totally unriffed!
Mike, Bill, and Kevin will host and perform an in-studio riff of the complete film, including those 13 never-before-riffed minutes. They’ll also present a free preview of our next slice of holiday weirdness, the upcoming VOD release The Magic Christmas Tree!
Only $6.99! Buy your ticket for either showtime here.
Pew Pew Pew! RiffTrax’s “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” is Now Available!
from RiffTrax:
A new feature-length Riff of Transformers: Dark of the Moon is now available from RiffTrax!
Plus, an upcoming RiffTrax TV show with an extended version of Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny!
Dear RiffTrax customer,
You know what happens if you hit play on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and Transformers: Dark of the Moon at the same time? We tried – it turns out they don’t sync at all, and the Pink Floyd album will immediately set itself on fire in protest (who knew mp3s could burn?).
Visit rifftrax.com to purchase Transformers: Dark of the Moon!
Watch the Dark of the Moon sample!
RiffTrax TV presents Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny EXTENDED EDITION! Riffed in-studio! Streaming Friday, 12/16, and again Saturday 12/17, at 7pm (PST) on both days.
Visit rifftrax.tv for tickets!
And don’t forget about our holiday deal! Get a FREE gift certificate good toward your next purchase when you buy digital products, plus free shipping on DVDs! Start shopping!
J!NX: New “Minecraft” Stuff & Holiday Promo
from J!NX:
The inaugural Minecon is now past us, leaving portions of the Mandalay Bay Convention center in disarray, as though a herd of creepers came barreling through. Any of the 4500 attendees can tell you that it was an awesome two days of nothing but love for what is arguably the best indy game ever. For those who couldn’t make it out, though, we want to make sure that you can still get your hands on some of the items that debuted there. We’re not just talking tees, here, though we do have some of those. If Minecon was any indication, you need to get this new stuff quickly, because it’s sure to go fast.
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This offer expires Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 11:59PM PDT, so don’t wait!
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35% Off Pre-Holiday Sale on Select MIMOBOT Items! Plus New Video!
from Mimoco:
Holiday Blast — Pre-Holiday Sale! 35% off select items!
35% off select items! STUFF WE LIKE — Get a head start with your holiday shopping with all of the things that we just can’t get enough of! SHOP NOW!
Free Shipping on orders over $50!
Video Spotlight — Check out our latest video featuring never-before-seen clips from Sanrio’s 50th Anniversary celebration in Santa Monica! CHECK IT!
35% off hoodies! PROTOHOODIE KEYCHAIN — Baby, it’s cold outside! Make sure your MIMOBOT stays extra cozy + protected on your keys in a fuzzy ProtoHoodie keychain this winter! SHOP NOW!
“The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword” Is An Epic Adventure Not to Be Missed
from Nintendo of Canada:
The most epic game Nintendo has ever produced is set to soar into stores. On November 20, Nintendo introduces The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword exclusively for the Wii home console. It’s a sweeping adventure that all players, regardless of the type of video games they play, will want to pick up. Critics are already lining up with their accolades: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has earned perfect-10 reviews from leading outlets Game Informer and IGN.
“The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a once-in-a-console-generation game,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “This new adventure offers intense sword combat, engaging puzzles and a beautiful, stylized look. Once again, The Legend of Zelda franchise finds ways to surprise and challenge players.”
The world of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is expansive. The game takes players flying in the air, searching through dungeons and exploring on land. Players help heroic Link explore volcanoes, forests, deserts and the sky itself. The epic quest lays the foundation for the events in the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and marks a turning point for the franchise.
The game uses the motion controls of the Wii Remote Plus controller (or a Wii Remote controller with a Wii MotionPlus accessory) to immerse players in the action. Every motion, whether swinging the sword to fight enemies, tossing bombs or shooting arrows, feels natural and intuitive. Players must solve each battle by analyzing enemies’ attacks and defenses and coming up with effective countermeasures.
The game will be available at a suggested retail price of $49.99 in Canada. A limited-edition version will be offered at a suggested retail price of $69.99 in Canada, which includes a gold-coloured Wii Remote Plus controller.
As an additional treat for fans, every game in the initial production runs will include The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra CD at no extra charge. This special recording features 45 minutes of iconic music spanning the
25-year history of the Zelda franchise and offers fans who weren’t able to attend the sold-out Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony concerts in Los Angeles, Tokyo and London an opportunity to hear some of the arrangements created for those shows.
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 nintendo.com/wii.
For more information about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, visit zelda.com/skywardsword.
J!NX: Board Games & Minecon
from J!NX:
Clear off the table…
Continuing in the tradition of bringing you things that we’re passionate about, we’re so excited to now offer nerdy board games. You won’t find anything from Milton Bradley. We’re talking about the good stuff; tabletop games, German-style games, Euro games, whatever you want to call them, we got ’em.
Minecon Exclusive Creeper Vinyl
If you’re coming out to Minecon (November 18-19, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas), be sure to take a visit to the J!NX booth. That’s the only place you’re going to be able to pickup the Minecon Exclusive Glow-In-The-Dark Vinyl Creeper, or the MEGITDVC, for all of the acronym lovers out there.
Show up early, though. We only had 500 of these made, so they’re sure to run out.
Alivan’s Does It Again – Quidditch World Cup Coming Back to NYC
from Alivan’s:
In this edition of The Clairvoyant: We are helping make the Quidditch World Cup possible… again… come see us in NYC for the 2011 event! Oh and save big with $2.99 shipping to help get ready.
REAL, LIVE Quidditch is coming back to New York City… the 2011 World Cup takes place the weekend of November 12th and Alivan’s is proud to be a huge part of making it happen! The Quidditch World Cup will be held on Randall’s Island in NYC this year and there will be more than 200 International teams competing and playing real Quidditch… everyone of them on Alivans’ broomsticks (Alivan’s makes the Official Broomstick of International Quidditch)! Please, please come out and join us – there will be plenty of Alivan’s giveaways all day as well. To find out more visit internationalquidditch.org.
$2.99 – 2.99 – 2.99… $2.99 Shipping is ongoing and there are no restrictions at all – every order, every size ships for just $2.99 – visit alivans.com now and start shopping.
Magically,
Finneas Alivan
P.S. We will be on hand at the IQA booth selling Alivan’s merchandise during the World Cup weekend… please stop by and say Hi!
Halloween Madness Sale: 20% Off Select MIMOBOT Drives! Plus NYCC Video
ANOVOS Productions LLC – Trick or Treat… NOVO Deals Have Returned!
from ANOVOS:
ANOVOS is honored to announce that we’ll be launching a one-day NOVO Deal this Wednesday, before Halloween. These are items that we’re wanting to offer to you, just in time to get that special someone on the list a small stocking stuffer from either Star Trek or Battlestar Galactica. These were items that we had held to sell at New York Comic Con, but we ended up not attending and thus decided to offer them for sale to everyone via the web. (We do have more unique products coming that you haven’t seen offered before for future NOVO Deals, but that’ll be in November / December!)
For those who are unfamiliar with NOVO Deals, they are one (1) day deals on officially-licensed products from ANOVOS. These items are typically small items, such as patches and prop-replicas of exacting quality from both Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica, that we normally do not offer for sale via ANOVOS.com.
In summation:
- Deals are one (1) day only, launching at 1 PM Pacific.
- Items are limited in quantity — no more than fifty (50) pieces total. (In some cases, it’s even half that.)
- Announced via our mailing list, Facebook, and Twitter one (1) hour or more before the deal commences.
- Prices of the items offered do not include shipping or handling. These are charged separately, as with all of our other items.
- NOVO Deals will ship in one (1) to two (2) weeks.
Note: It is ANOVOS’ experience that these NOVO Deals sell out within MINUTES of being launched. Also, check out this NOVO Deal Survival Guide.
NOVO Deal Schedule
The Halloween 2011 NOVO Deals, starting at 1 PM Pacific on Wednesday, October 26:
- Battlestar Galactica Triad Cards
- Star Trek Original Series Patch Sets
Links to these deals can be accessed via the following page after 1 PM Pacific:
We will be keeping these links live until the items sell out. However, once they are sold out, they’re sold out.
In the meantime, good hunting!