Category: Events

Blizzcon 2011 and “Dragon Age: Redemption” Episode 2

from The Guild:

It’s that time of year – Blizzcon is here! Once again The Guild is pleased to be invited by the fine folks at Blizzard Entertainment to the annual two day gaming festival that sees gamers from around the world convene in Anaheim. This year is especially exciting because The Guild’s season 5 was written by Felicia as an homage to convention-going and gaming conventions. So the cast is especially excited to meet up with fans and hear how the fictional Megagame-O-Ramacon measured up to real life.

There will be no Guild panel this year, however we will have a booth with several signings scheduled (stay tuned to our Twitter and Facebook for schedule announcements). Cast members Vincent Caso, Felicia Day, Amy Okuda and Robin Thorsen will be in attendance. The cast will also be special guests at the Curse party Friday night (October 21, 2011) at the Hilton.

In other news, the second episode of Felicia’s newest web series, Dragon Age: Redemption is now live on the web via Machinima (catch the first episode here if you haven’t already):

Season 5 of The Guild has concluded, and we thank you, our loyal fans for the continued support. Did you have a favorite line or moment from this season? If so, please leave a comment – we do read them!

Great News for “The Last Unicorn” Fans

After years of legal battles over the film rights to The Last Unicorn, a settlement has finally been reached that opens tons of new and exciting doors for author Peter S. Beagle, such as giving the film a face-lift for its 30th birthday. You can check out the announcements for yourself over at Conlan Press, but there is one bit of info though that was just too good not to share with everyone!

Starting early next year and running through the middle of 2013, there will be more than 80 special digital theater screenings of The Last Unicorn taking place in America, Canada, Great Britain, and Germany. Peter will be at every one of these events to do audience Q&A, meet people, and sign stuff.

The screening tour will launch with a spectacular event at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, then go on from there.

If you live within 100 miles of a major city, odds are pretty good there will be a screening somewhere near you. We’re working on booking all the locations now, and will post dates on a special tour website as they are finalized. That site should be up for everyone to see by the end of the year.

Of course, there’s another reason for this tour. Peter won’t just be showing the current version of The Last Unicorn and answering questions about it. He’s also going to be keeping everyone informed on the progress of a VERY SPECIAL project, and showing off bits and pieces of it as they are completed…

Like I said, just TOO GOOD not to share!

VIZ Media Announces “Naruto” Movie Marathon on VIZAnime.com and HULU

from VIZ Media:

To celebrate the upcoming U.S. theatrical premiere and DVD and Blu-ray release of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BONDS, and the birthday of the Naruto character on October 10th, VIZ Media has just announced a special NARUTO movie marathon on VIZAnime.com, the company’s own website for free anime, as well as on the streaming content provider HULU (Hulu.com).

A total of 4 feature films featuring the spunky ninja will stream on both sites from October 7th thru October 23rd and will include NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW, NARUTO THE MOVIE 2: LEGEND OF THE STONE OF GELEL, NARUTO THE MOVIE 3: GUARDIANS OF THE CRESCENT MOON KINGDOM. For the first time, these films will also be made available to stream with either subtitled or English dubbed dialogue tracks. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN:THE MOVIE will also be available dubbed on both streaming sites.

VIZ Media will premiere the latest NARUTO feature film – NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BONDS – in a special theatrical event to be held at the New York School of Visual Arts Theatre (SVA) on Saturday, October 15th as part of the company’s activities at the 2011 New York Comic-Con. Esteemed Japanese voice actress Junko Takeuchi, who provides the original voice for Naruto, will also attend the event.

NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW (Rated TV-14)

A land forever covered in ice… A princess missing for ten years… And one high-spirited ninja named Naruto!

In this first NARUTO feature film, Naruto and the rest of Squad 7 take on a new mission: bring popular movie star Yukie Fujikaze to the Land of Snow, where they’re filming the final scenes of her latest movie. Trouble is, she’s even more headstrong than Naruto, and she doesn’t want to go! Her reluctance may be connected to what else lies in wait for them – three rogue Snow ninja and a tyrannical ruler seeking the key to a mysterious treasure.

NARUTO THE MOVIE 2: LEGEND OF THE STONE OF GELEL (Rated TV-14)

Naruto, Shikamaru and Sakura are in the middle of returning a lost ferret to its owner — the easiest mission ever. Or so they think! When a young knight, Temujin, attacks them out of nowhere, they are drawn into a fierce struggle over a treasure harboring legendary power – the Stone of Gelel. Temujin’s master wants to use the stone’s power to create a utopia, while the last of the clan who once controlled the stone wants to keep it sealed away forever. Naruto and the others, along with help from Gaara and Kankuro, must protect the stone from those who want to misuse its power. When the dream of utopia becomes a nightmare, it’ll take a ninja to set things right!

NARUTO THE MOVIE 3: GUARDIANS OF THE CRESCENT MOON KINGDOM (Rated TV-14)

Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi team up with Rock Lee to protect Prince Michiru and his son Hikaru on their return home to the Crescent Moon Kingdom. Easy enough, until the royal family becomes a royal pain!

Prince Michiru can’t help indulging his son, even buying him a circus along the way! Naruto has a tough time putting up with both the spoiled Hikaru and a saber-toothed tiger, but the real adventure begins when they reach the Land of the Moon and find themselves facing a villainous uprising. Does Naruto have what it takes to save an entire kingdom?

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: THE MOVIE (Rated TV-14)

A powerful spirit that once threatened to destroy the world is back! Naruto’s mission is to protect a priestess named Shion, who is the only one with the power to seal away the monster. She also has the uncanny ability to predict someone’s fate. Her latest prediction: Naruto will soon die. Naruto’s only hope is to abandon Shion, but that’s not Naruto’s style. He decides to face her fatal prediction head-on – and die!

More information on NARUTO is available at Naruto.com.

The JHU Pre-NYCC Mega Event is Wednesday, October 12!

from Jim Hanley’s Universe:

Jim Hanley’s Universe is offering comic fans a warm up for the New York Comic Con festivities with a huge signing event featuring a variety of creators from a selection of innovative titles. On October 12th, the day before NYCC, Mark Texeira (Red Spike, Wolverine), Ben McCool (Pigs, Choker), Nathan Edmondson (Who is Jake Ellis?), Chris Houghton (Reed Gunther), Shane Houghton (Reed Gunther), Edwin Huang (Skullkickers), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen), Charles Soule (Twenty Seven), Jeff Cahn (Red Spike), Owen Wiseman (Samurai’s Blood), David Baxter (Marksmen), Chris Giarrusso (G-Man) and more will be on hand to sign copies of their latest comics books.

The first 50 people to buy a comic from any of the attending creators will receive a FREE copy of the September 2011 edition of HEAVY METAL magazine. We’ll have drinks and snacks available on hand and plan to party down with our diverse lineup of personalities.

The Jim Hanley’s Universe Creator MEGA Event will take place in New York City at Jim Hanley’s Universe on October 12th, 2011 starting at 6:30 P.M. at 4 West 33rd St., across from the Empire State Building. For more information, please call (212) 268-7088.

About Jim Hanley’s Universe

Since 1985, Jim Hanley’s Universe has been America’s best and most progressive comic book store. At Jim Hanley’s Universe, we work extra hard to stock the full range of comic titles and related merchandise that is available today.

We carry comics from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, IDW, Dynamite, Avatar, BOOM, Oni, Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, Pantheon, 2000AD, Picturebox, Viz, Del Rey, Tokyopop, and more! We carry kids comics, international comics, literary comics, mature-readers titles, Manga, graphic novels, small press indies, zines and mini-comics, and more! We have an extensive back issue collection, and we also carry statues, collectibles, action figures, apparel, DVDs, trading cards, books, comics and gaming supplies and more!

For more information, check out jhuniverse.blogspot.com.

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J!NX: We’re Going to BlizzCon. Wanna Come?

from J!NX:

Win a BlizzCon VIP Experience
Since 2007, J!NX has been a mainstay at the annual gaming phenomenon that is BlizzCon. In addition to featuring the biggest announcements about your favorite games, you can find fellow fans, great costumes, game designers, and even some guys called the Foo Fighters. We wish we could bring all of you with us, but our Time And Relative Dimension In Space device has been acting up. For now, we’ll settle for teaming up with our friends at Steelseries to bring 2 lucky winners along for the quest. Enter to win, and you get a chance at the following:

  • 2 BlizzCon Tix
  • Airfare
  • Accomodations
  • $200 in Spending Money
  • $200 to Morton’s Steakhouse
  • Front of the line access to contest sponsor booths

Plus additional prizes from J!NX, SteelSeries, BradyGames, and Cryptozoic Entertainment.

Free Shipping for Orders $45+
Use Promotion Code: RUBBERMATCH
This offer expires Monday, October 10, 2011 at 11:59PM PDT, so don’t wait!
*can’t be combined with any other offers, sale prices, or discounts

VIZ Media Releases “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds” Anime Film

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, is proud to announce the DVD and Blu-ray release of the latest Naruto feature film on October 25th. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds will be the first Blu-ray release from the international anime franchise to hit North American shores, and is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and priced at $24.98 (Blu-ray) and $19.98 (DVD) in both the U.S. and Canada.

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds is packed with dynamic action and visually stunning fight scenes, giving devoted fans and newcomers alike a chance to experience Naruto Shippuden like never before! In the movie, a group of mysterious flying ninja have arrived from overseas to launch a sudden attack against the Hidden Leaf Village, leaving behind a wake of destruction. The group is revealed to be the “Sky Ninja” from the Land of Sky, a nation thought to have been destroyed by the Hidden Leaf Village long ago. To save their village, Naruto and his friends set out to stop this new threat. During the course of the mission, Naruto crosses paths with Sasuke, his friend who has parted ways from the Leaf Village.

“This is the second feature film in the Naruto Shippuden story arc and fans won’t want to miss even a second of the high flying ninja action in this latest anime adventure!” says Brian Ige, Vice President, Animation. “October will be a month full of Naruto fun as VIZ Media plans a special U.S. theatrical premiere of Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds during New York Comic Con and also celebrates the birthday of the world’s most popular ninja the same month. Look for this latest release coming soon to retailers nationwide!”

In the Naruto manga and animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He’s done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits. Naruto Shippuden begins two and a half years later, when Naruto returns to find that everyone has been promoted up the ninja ranks — except him. Sakura’s a medic ninja, Gaara’s advanced to Kazekage, and Kakashi… well he remains the same. But pride isn’t necessarily becoming of a ninja, especially when Naruto realizes that Sasuke never returned from his search for Orochimaru. Plus, the mysterious Akatsuki organization is still an ever-present danger. As Naruto finds out more about the Akatsuki’s goals, he realizes that nothing in his universe is as it seems. Naruto is finding that he’s older, but will he also prove wiser and stronger?

More information on Naruto is available at Naruto.com.

The Guild Season 5, Episode 07: “Downturn”

from The Guild:

Episode 07, “Downturn” is now available on MSN and Bing as well as Xbox Live and Zune, and will come to the web on Thursday.

Zaboo’s Seat-Saver’s network gets serious as Clara tries to cozy up with a new group of friends.

Special thanks to HalloweenCostumes.com (where you can now pre-order an officially licensed Codex costume). Steampunk clothing provided by Clockwork Couture. Special thanks to Sypher Studios for providing the Steampunk booth gear — check out Sypher’s Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade.

Catch up on all of Season 5 on Xbox Live and Zune and via MSN and Bing. Connect with The Guild: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Flickr and our Fan Community.

Hasbro at New York Comic Con!

from Hasbro:

For the first time at New York Comic Con, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) will attend the convention at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 13-16 to present many of its iconic brands and meet with fans. Hasbro will have a significant booth presence featuring current and upcoming products from its Transformers, G.I. Joe, Jem and the Holograms and Kre-O brands and Beyblade, Marvel and Star Wars lines. Additionally, Hasbro will host panels for several of its properties and action figure lines as well as offer for sale several HasbroToyShop.com special edition products made for New York Comic Con convention goers.

In addition to its booth exhibition during the main convention, Hasbro will be the title sponsor of New York Comic Con’s “NYCC Kids!” taking place on Sunday, October 16. Within NYCC Kids!, Hasbro will host the National Beyblade Championship where semi-finalists from around the country will battle in head-to-head competition to be crowned the Beyblade U.S. Champion. The Beyblade National Championship winner will be awarded travel to the Beyblade World Championship, in Toronto, Canada in March 2012. A worldwide phenomenon, Beyblade is a battling tops game with a focus on strategy and high-performance competition. Kids collect, customize and compete head-to-head to be the last Beyblade top spinning. Fans can visit BeybladeBattles.com for additional information, official rules and kids 8-13 can register for regional qualifier events.

“Hasbro is looking forward to an exciting and substantial presence for its first ever participation in New York Comic Con,” said Jeff Jackson, vice president of U.S. marketing for Hasbro. “As this show continues to grow we’re thrilled to be attending this year to offer our fans the opportunity to engage with Hasbro’s brands in unique ways at both the convention and NYCC Kids! events.”

Hasbro’s NYCC Kids! presence will also offer families the opportunity to experience its new Kre-O Transformers line of construction toys and new Nerf Vortex line of disc blasters. More details about Hasbro’s booth, panels, special edition New York Comic-Con figures and other special events at the convention will be released in the coming weeks. Hasbro will be located at booth #302. For more information about New York Comic Con and NYCC Kids!, fans and families can visit NewYorkComicCon.com.

Japanese Pop Group Supercell Announces New U.S. Release Featuring Hatsune Miku

from VIZ Media:

Following up the release of its first full-length record in the U.S., Sony Music Direct (Japan), Inc., a division of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Inc., has announced the U.S. release of a brand new EP by the Japanese pop artist/group, Ryo (Supercell). The new release, Sekiranun Graffiti, is available now exclusively on iTunes and Amazon and features vocals from Hatsune Miku, the world’s first virtual pop diva.

The EP’s title track, “Sekiranun Graffiti” (Sekiranun means Thundercloud), is also the theme music to the latest Hatsune Miku PROJECT DIVA arcade console game and video game for the PSP, which will be released in Japan this fall. The release also contains the new single, “Fallin’ Fallin’ Fallin’,” which was composed by Ryo and the celebrated Japanese Vocaloid producer known as Dixie Flatline. The Sekiranun Graffiti EP also contains instrumental and remixes of the two tracks. Cover art for the new release was created by Atsuya Uki.

Ryo and his pop group Supercell are a group of Japanese multimedia creators and artists. Singer Hatsune Miku, whose name means, “first sound of the future,” is a Vocaloid (meaning machine-made vocals) digital female avatar and the most popular of the Vocaloid Character Series software originally created by Crypton Future Media using Yamaha’s Vocaloid 2 engine to create organic-sounding synthesized vocal tracks.

The group’s first full length U.S. release, Supercell Featuring Hatsune Miku, topped the iTunes World Music Charts in May 2011 and has continued to bring the virtual pop star greater exposure to enthusiastic fans in North America. In Japan, Hatsune Miku is a major national phenomenon appearing in many popular video games and music videos. She’s also played several sellout “concerts,” where she performed on stage as a 3D hologram backed by a live band. Miku recently played her first live show in the U.S. called, “MIKUNOPOLIS in LOS ANGELES,” at the 2011 Anime Expo held in July in Los Angeles, CA.

More information on Supercell is available at: facebook.com/supercell.JPN.

Last Chance to Follow the Trail of “Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology”

from X3 Productions:

There are only a few weeks left to see the exhibition that has fascinated thousands of visitors this summer! Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology will be showing at the Montréal Science Centre only until Sunday, September 18. The world’s favourite archaeologist will soon be leaving our fair city to seek adventure all over the globe for the next six years, including in Europe and Asia.

Opening hours have been extended until 9 p.m. every day (6 p.m. on Sundays) until the exhibition closes — even on Monday, September 5, for the Labour Day holiday! — so that as many people as possible can enjoy this exceptional experience.

So join the adventure and immerse yourself in the work of real superstars of archaeology, as you explore 14 archaeological regions around the world. See how these exceptional figures managed to unlock the mysteries of mythical sites like Machu Picchu (Peru), the vanished civilization of Ankgor Wat (Cambodia), a royal cemetery discovered in the city of Ur, in ancient Mesopotamia, the Nazca lines in Peru, and much more!

Get a free poster with your exhibit ticket!

“The exhibit is a marvel.” Wired.com
“The Montreal Science Center’s Indiana Jones archaeology exhibit is an Oscar-worthy performance.” The Miami Herald
“This is worth the trip!” CTV News

Don’t Wait in Line
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Game time!
Make sure you bring the whole family, they won’t want to miss out on the extremely popular treasure hunt. Kids of all ages are invited to find and gather clues throughout the exhibition and collect their own artefacts to be included in our virtual exhibit. It is a fun way to learn about the science of field archaeology while playing at being Indiana Jones.

Did you know that your ticket to Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology not only gets you into this exciting adventure but also gives you free access to all four permanent exhibitions at the Montréal Science Centre? That’s what you can call spending quality time with the young ones.

Made possible by Lucasfilm Ltd., presented by the National Geographic Society and produced by Montréal’s X3 Productions, the exhibition is aimed at kids of all ages, Indy fans, history buffs and budding adventurers and explorers.

Exclusive offer: 10% off all entries after 5 p.m.! Get a 10% discount when you buy a ticket at regular price on the Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology exhibition. *This offer is valid only at the ticket office of the Montréal Science Centre and for visits from Monday to Saturday after 5 pm, until September 18, 2011. No monetary value, cannot be combined with any other offer, no reservation by phone or online, one coupon per person.

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“Star Wars” Celebration VI

from StarWars.com:

The countdown is on for Star Wars Celebration VI, coming August 23-26, 2012 to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. To mark this one-year countdown, here is news to get you thinking — and planning — ahead to the biggest Star Wars party this side of the galaxy.

Celebration VI will commemorate the magic of the entire Star Wars Saga: all six movies; The Clone Wars television series; books; comics; collectibles; toys; entertainment and more. There is so much to celebrate that all four days of the show will be full of choices of things to do, from mornings until late evenings.

Begin planning now, with special ticket packages, great deals on hotel rooms, and some ideas to get your Star Wars Celebration VI calendar started.

Celebration VI Hotels — The Real Deal
Book your hotel room within the Celebration VI official hotel block and save. To make sure you receive the best discounted rates available, reserve through the Celebration Travel Desk, powered by onPeak. Discounted rates are available at a number of host hotels, but they are booking up quickly! Stay near your fellow Star Wars fans, and catch the official Celebration shuttle bus to and from the Convention Center (please note the Celebration shuttle buses will not run to and from the Coronado Springs Resort). With room rates starting as low as just $65/night, your stay in Orlando has never been more affordable. Celebration VI will feature Star Wars exclusives and shopping that you will find no place else, so saving money on your hotel room could mean more fun browsing in the Celebration Experience Exhibit Hall and the Celebration Store. Book today.

What’s New for Celebration VI
There will be new guests, new entertainment, new events, new exclusive collectibles, and many hours of fun to look forward to with friends new and old. Watch for guest and entertainment announcements starting late September at starwarscelebration.com.

Celebration Favorites
It simply would not be Star Wars Celebration without costume contests, high-quality screenings, celebrities, and fan-created entertainment. Here is just a starter list of favorites to look forward to, scheduled to be back by popular demand for Celebration VI:

The Star Wars Classroom. Learn from the masters in an intimate classroom setting. Celebration V classroom offerings ran the gamut from writing workshops and Star Wars scrapbooking sessions to the art of storytelling with The Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni.

Star Wars Family Room. A place where kids can be kids, and have a great time with their parents working on Star Wars crafts, playing, or just sitting and taking a break.

Celebration Store. Returning with more creative merchandise, much of which will be exclusive for Celebration shoppers only.

Speed Dating. We made some real connections, including at least one engagement, at Star Wars speed dating at Celebration V. This popular social scene is scheduled to return. Look for more details and registration on the Celebration VI website soon.

Live entertainment. The Celebration stage, Digital Stage, Behind-The-Scenes Stage, Fan Stage, and more are planned to return, featuring live entertainment, cast and crew interviews, pop culture stars, and of course passionate Star Wars fans.

Celebration Experience Exhibit Hall. Star Wars licensees and dealers will feature merchandise that’s new and exclusive, plus you’ll find a host of photo and interactive experiences.

Celebration By the Fans, For the Fans
As with all Celebrations, the fans are not just the audience, they are the show itself. Celebration VI will feature a multitude of fan-produced programming, panels, exhibits, and events. Look for more information starting late September, including the guidelines for proposing fan programming and signing up for fan tables.

Tonight’s the night! “RiffTrax Live: Jack the Giant Killer” in theatres nationwide!

from RiffTrax:

You’ve been waiting a long time for this, but wait no more! RiffTrax Live: Jack the Giant Killer is in over 400 theatres across the country, and it’s playing tonight! Don’t miss your only chance to see Mike, Kevin and Bill riff this cheesy 1962 fantasy epic on the big screen!

There’s still time to buy advance tickets — visit Fathom Events for participating theaters and showtimes!