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Atom.com Launches Third and Final Season of Hit Web Series “Legend of Neil”

Following a world premiere at San Diego Comic-Con 2010, the third and final season of Streamy-nominated Legend of Neil launches today at Atom.com, the digital comedy network and COMEDY CENTRAL’s anchor brand for original digital content. With over 4.5 million plays, the hit Web series created by Sandeep Parikh and starring Tony Janning, Mike Rose, Scott Chernoff and Felicia Day (Red, The Guild) has built an enthusiastic fan base since its debut in 2008. After a raucous screening to an audience of over 500 fans at Comic-Con on Saturday, season three of Legend of Neil officially kicks off with Atom.com’s online release of episode 301 today at legendofneil.com.

Legend of Neil follows Neil (Tony Janning) as he is sucked into the classic video game Legend of Zelda after a heavy night of drinking and is forced to become the iconic elfin hero that is Link. The third season introduces several new friends and foes, revisits Neil’s relationship with Felicia Day’s tiny foul-mouthed Fairy and continues his journey through the game to save the princess (Angie Hill). Guest stars include the Sklar Brothers (Cheap Seats, Back on Topps), Alex Albrecht (Totally Rad Show, Diggnation), Jeff Lewis (The Guild), Robert Hoffman (Step Up 2: The Streets) and Fahim Anwar and David Harris (MTV’s Disaster Date). Featured musicians who have recorded theme music for the third season include Dragon Boy Suede (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, COMEDY CENTRAL Presents), Internet stars Molly Lewis and Garfunkel and Oates, Paul and Storm (The Bob & Tom Show) and Jonathan Coulton (Portal).

“Tony and I have wanted this series to be a trilogy of seasons and we can’t thank the folks over at Atom enough for getting behind our vision and making the third and final season possible,” said creator Sandeep Parikh. “Without a doubt, season three will be our most epic, ridiculous, raunchy, absurd and nerdiest of them all. We’ve assembled an incredible cast and crew, which really enabled me to push the bounds of Web television.”

With the runaway success of Legend of Neil and Parikh’s longstanding relationship with Atom.com, the creator has secured a blind script deal with the Atom.com’s on-air partner, COMEDY CENTRAL. The deal commissions Parikh to develop and write for the network.

Seven new episodes will debut during season three of Legend of Neil, with one new episode premiering every other Tuesday. The season will include bonus videos and behind-the-scenes material. Additionally, this fall Parikh will host an episode of Atom TV, COMEDY CENTRAL’s half-hour, late-night series featuring original Web programming from Atom.com.

All episodes from all seasons of Legend of Neil can be viewed at Atom’s official site for the series at legendofneil.com.

Dark Horse and TNT Team Up on Comic Book Prequel to “Falling Skies”

from Dark Horse Comics:

TNT is teaming up with publisher Dark Horse Comics to create a comic book and webcomic prequel to Falling Skies, the eagerly anticipated new series starring Noah Wyle (ER, TNT’s The Librarian movies) and produced by DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg. The comic book and webcomic are slated to be unveiled at New York Comic Con in October. Falling Skies, which is set to premiere on TNT in summer 2011, is a gripping drama that envisions a world where aliens have invaded, and the fate of humanity lies in the hands of a few survivors.

During New York Comic Con (Oct. 8-10), TNT and Dark Horse will distribute an exclusive, special-edition 12-14 page comic book that tells the harrowing backstory of the alien invasion. Beginning November 1, fans will be able to download an extended webcomic version through tnt.tv, darkhorse.com and iTunes, with new installments posted every two weeks.

“The Falling Skies comic book and webcomic provide a great way for TNT to ramp up excitement for Falling Skies, while also providing a thrilling backstory to the series’ intriguing premise and characters,” said Tricia Melton, senior vice president of entertainment marketing for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We look forward to working with Dark Horse Comics as we begin the Falling Skies invasion.”

In addition to the comic book and webcomic, Dark Horse is collaborating with TNT on the Falling Skies presence at this month’s Comic-Con International in San Diego. The event will include appearances and autograph sessions with series stars Wyle and Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation), along with co-executive producer and writer Mark Verheiden (Heroes, Battlestar Galactica). On Friday, July 23, from 2-3 p.m. (PT), the three will appear at Dark Horse’s Comic-Con International booth, where they will sign exclusive Falling Skies posters. Then from 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. (PT), Wyle, Bloodgood and Verheiden will participate in a Q&A panel session in Room 6A.

In Falling Skies, Wyle stars as a former college professor who becomes the leader of a group of soldiers and civilians struggling against an occupying alien force. Bloodgood co-stars as Anne Glass, a therapist who works with the surviving children to help them cope with the traumatic situation. The series also stars Drew Roy (Lincoln Heights) as Hal and Maxim Knight (Brothers & Sisters) as Matt, Tom’s two sons; and Seychelle Gabriel (Weeds) as Lourdes, an orphaned teenager who helps run the group’s commissary. Will Patton (Armageddon, TNT’s Into the West) plays a fierce leader of the resistance.

Falling Skies is executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, along with DreamWorks Television heads Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank and screenwriter Robert Rodat. Rodat, who earned an Oscar nomination for his screenplay for Saving Private Ryan, wrote the pilot from an idea he co-conceived with Spielberg. Verheiden and Greg Beeman (Heroes, Smallville) are co-executive producers. The pilot was directed by Carl Franklin (One False Move, Out of Time).

Check Out What’s New for Celebration V This Week

from StarWars.com:

Only 3 Weeks Left Until Star Wars Celebration V!

Star Wars Celebration V Announces Date and Time for the Main Event
The highly anticipated, hour-long interview between comedian Jon Stewart and Star Wars creator George Lucas will happen on Saturday, August 14 on the Celebration Main Stage. The event is currently scheduled for 11:00 AM. Because we want as many fans as possible to enjoy The Main Event as it happens, we have created a wrist band entry system. Please read this FAQ and prepare to make the most of this historic event! It’s not too late to book your tickets and submit questions that could be included in the show!

Exclusive Postmark Thursday
Fans of Star Wars and collectors of post memorabilia will have the exclusive opportunity to get a “Celebration Station” postmark on Thursday, August 12 at the Orange County Convention Center. Featuring Boba Fett on the iconic logo of Celebration V, the postmark was created especially for the fan convention. Starting at 3:00 pm on Thursday, fans can visit the Celebration Station Post Office in room W221, to purchase commemorative Celebration V postcards, and have their envelopes and postcards stamped with the exclusive postmark. The Celebration Station post office will be open from 3:00pm – 6:00pm on Thursday, August 12 at Star Wars Celebration V! Don’t miss this historic, and commemorative, opportunity!

Celebration Station Post Office
Thursday, August 12
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Room W2212

Star Wars Artists at Celebration V
Star Wars artists of extraordinary vision will be exhibiting and selling their original prints at Celebration V. Forty-four artists have been announced, and you can see all the prints and all the bios online at the Art Show page here. All our guest artists will be appearing either in the Celebration Exhibition Hall or the ACME Art Show.

Get Tattooed Live at Celebration V
The Star Wars tattoo program at Celebration V is back, and this time with a new twist. Starting next week, you’ll be able to make an appointment with one of a selection of renowned tattoo artists who will be tattooing live at the event in Orlando. All four days of the show fans can also drop in to see if there is time available to get that awesome Star Wars tattoo they have always wanted. What better place to get a permanent memento of Star Wars fandom than at the biggest Star Wars Party this side of the Galaxy? Marc Draven is heading up the Celebration live tattoo area. Check back next week for appointment information. Shane Turgeon, author of The Force in the Flesh, is returning to Celebration to coordinate another fantastic Star Wars tattoo show, schedule for Sunday morning, August 15. Sign up for the event at the Celebration V Tattoo Pavilion on the show floor. While you are there, check out the many skateboard decks designed and painted by exceptional artists. The decks will be auctioned off for charity at the Celebration Make-A-Wish Auction Sunday afternoon. Turgeon is coordinating “The Empire Skates Back” project, and has contacted some incredible talent to create these decks. Rare, one-of-a-kind works of art, they are not to be missed!

Celebration Tattoo Pavilion
Celebration Experience Exhibit Hall
10:00am-7:00pm Thursday through Saturday
10:00am-5:00pm Sunday

SeaWorld Orlando Ticket Offers
Love cuddly sea creatures as much as Jedi knights and Imperial armies? SeaWorld Orlando is located about a mile from the Convention Center and offers great marine exhibits and attractions, such as Discovery Cove and Aquatica. Click here for more information!

Get Your Exclusive Celebration V Gear — Only Available Online Until July 25
There’s only a few days left to pre-order exclusive Celebration V t-shirts in advance of the event to ensure they don’t sell out before you get yours! Onsite quantities will be limited. Check out the website for details on mailing/pick up.

Speed Dating is Live and Taking Orders
Want to fall in love? How about multiple times? Sign up for Star Wars’ Speed Dating event taking place over the course of the Celebration! Visit the dedicated page to review the available days and times, as well as fill out the application form.

Shout! Factory: Headin’ Down to Comic-Con

from Shout! Factory:

So we’re taking off for the big event in a matter of minutes. It’s set to be a great year for Shout! Factory. As a reminder, we wanted to let you know about our “whats and wheres.” The Roger Corman: King of the Independents panel is in Room 25ABC on Friday at 5:30. It stars Roger and Julie Corman, directors Joe Dante and Allan Holzman, actors Sid Haig and Mary Woronov and moderator Alex Stapleton, who recently completed a film about the beloved filmmaker.

We’ll be in booth #3749 again. That’s Hall D in the back row near the concession stand (yes, we planned it that way). We’ve scheduled a slew of signings! In chronological order: Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Larry Blamire, Trish Geiger, Susan McConnell, Andrew Parks, Frank Dietz and Mark Redfield (Dark and Stormy Night and The Lost Skeleton Returns Again); Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Roger Corman, Julie Corman and Joe Dante (the Roger Corman’s Cult Classics series, including Piranha [1978]); Friday at 3:00 p.m. with Stephen Collins (Tales of the Gold Monkey); Saturday at 3:00 p.m. with Gregg Berger (the animated G.I. Joe: The Movie and The Transformers); and Saturday at 6:00 p.m. with Jim Beaver (Dark and Stormy Nights / Supernatural).

We’ll be selling many of our new and upcoming releases and offering special gifts with purchase for these titles: Max Headroom: The Complete Series (an 8×10 cast photo), Dark and Stormy Night and The Lost Skeleton Returns Again (a bonus DVD called Tales from the Pub), Gamera, The Giant Monster and Gamera Vs. Barugon (an 8-pack postcard set), G.I. Joe: The Movie (a dogtag flash drive) and Piranha (a 16×20 poster). All items are limited edition, while supplies last.

Lastly, we’ll have a Max Headroom photo booth set up where you can “become” Max Headroom. Stand behind the cut-out, sport the nifty Max glasses and have your picture taken. Max sunglasses are also limited in numbers, so come by early! The booth will be open at these times and days: Wednesday at 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday at 10:00-noon and 4:00-6:00 p.m., Friday at 5:00-7:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 9-noon. See you at the Con!

This ‘N’ That

Hey sci-fi fans! Mikes Kurosky just debuted his new video for “The World Won’t Last the Night.” Watch it at RawkBlog.

We’re offering an ode to Comic-Con sale, with an exciting list of titles at greatly reduced rates! Check out the goods.

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.

Abrams ComicArts at San Diego Comic-Con

from ABRAMS:

ABRAMS and Abrams ComicArts at San Diego Comic-Con July 21-25, 2010

Author Panels and Signings, Sneak Peeks at Upcoming Titles, and Exciting Giveaways! Visit Booth #1216!

ABRAMS will once again have a strong presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2010, just two years after launching the Abrams ComicArts imprint. Critically acclaimed books such as Matt Groening’s The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis, The Topps Company’s Wacky Packages New New New, Todd Hignite’s The Art of Jaime Hernandez: The Secrets of Life and Death, and Dan Nadel’s Art in Time: Unknown Comic Book Adventures, 1940-1980 have helped make this year at Abrams ComicArts a resounding success.

Still to come this fall on the Abrams ComicArts list are: Archie Marries… by Michael Uslan; Jerry Robinson: Ambassador of Comics by N. C. Christopher Couch; The Night Bookmobile, an original graphic novel by Audrey Niffenegger; The Horror! The Horror! Comic Books the Government Didn’t Want You to Read! by Jim Trombetta; Shazam! The Golden Age of the World’s Mightiest Mortal by Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear; and Krazy Kat & the Art of George Herriman: A Celebration edited by Craig Yoe.

Other fall ABRAMS books of interest include: Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Writers and Artists Who Made the National Lampoon Insanely Great by Rick Meyerowitz; Faeries: Deluxe Collectors Edition by Brian Froud and Alan Lee; Star Trek: The Original Series 365 by Paula M. Block with Terry J. Erdmann; The Art of Avatar by Jody Duncan and Lisa Fitzpatrick; Kidrobot’s I Am Plastic, Too: The Next Generation of Designer Toys by Paul Budnitz; and Star Wars: Visions with a foreword by George Lucas. All of these upcoming books will be represented at the Abrams ComicArts booth (#1216). Abrams ComicArts will hold several in-booth signings and has organized panels for this year’s show. Check the schedule below for dates and times.

The Abrams ComicArts booth will also have exciting GIVEAWAYS including: posters of The Art of Jaime Hernandez, Faeries, The Night Bookmobile, and Manga Kamishibai: The Art of Japanese Paper Theater; DVDs of The Horror! The Horror!; reading group guides of The TOON Treasury of Classic Children’s Comics; and playing cards of Jerry Robinson’s concept sketch for the Joker. For Comic-Con Kids’ Day on Sunday, July 25, there will be several fun giveaways from the ABRAMS children’s imprint Amulet including: Diary of a Wimpy Kid water bottles, bookmarks, and tattoos; and galleys for Barry Deutsch’s upcoming graphic novel Hereville and Michael Buckley’s N.E.R.D.S. Book Two: M is for Mama’s Boy. In addition, Jason Shiga will be signing copies of his bestselling graphic novel Meanwhile.

Abrams ComicArts Signings
Booth #1216

Thursday, July 22
1-2:00 pm, Ethen Beavers, N.E.R.D.S. Book Two: M Is for Mama’s Boy
2-3:00 pm, Chip Kidd, Shazam! The Golden Age of the World’s Mightiest Mortal

Friday, July 23
11-12:00 noon, Brian and Wendy Froud, The Heart of Faerie Oracle
3-4:00 pm, Jaime Hernandez and Todd Hignite, The Art of Jaime Hernandez: The Secrets of Life and Death

Saturday, July 24
10-11:00 am, Jaime Hernandez and Todd Hignite, The Art of Jaime Hernandez: The Secrets of Life and Death
2:30-3:30 pm, Lela Lee, Angry Little Girls, Angry Little Girls in Love
4-5:00 pm, Brian and Wendy Froud, The Heart of Faerie Oracle

Sunday, July 25
2-3:00 pm, Jason Shiga, Meanwhile

Abrams ComicArts Panels

Friday, July 23
1:30-2:30 pm, Spotlight on Jerry Robinson, Room 9
One of the true legends of comics, Comic-Con special guest Jerry Robinson is a writer, artist, historian, curator, and creator rights activist. Jerry discusses his seventy years in comics — from his contributions to the Batman mythos to the creation of the Joker and development of Robin, Alfred, Penguin, Scarecrow, and Two-Face. Jerry is interviewed by Michael Uslan, the executive producer of the Batman movies, comics historian, and author of upcoming Archie Marries… (Abrams ComicArts). In their discussion, Robinson and Uslan will take the audience from behind the scenes of the Golden Age of comics to the filming of The Dark Knight and Jerry’s latest book projects including the upcoming Jerry Robinson: Ambassador of Comics (Abrams ComicArts).

4-5:00 pm, Krazy Kat’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!, Room 4
An exclusive multimedia show of unpublished strips, drawings, and paintings presented by Craig Yoe, author of Krazy + Ignatz in Tiger Tea (IDW) and the upcoming Krazy Kat & the Art of George Herriman: A Celebration (Abrams ComicArts). The panel will explore a century of Krazy-ness, with Greg Goldstein (IDW), R. C. Harvey (The Art of the Funnies), Charles Kochman (executive editor, Abrams ComicArts), Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics), and Peter Maresca, (editor/publisher, Sunday Press Books). Plus a thrilling bonus: a never-before-seen home movie of Krazy’s creator, George Herriman.

Saturday, July 24
11:30-12:30 pm, Shazam! The Golden Age of the World’s Mightiest Mortal, Room 9
Author/designer Chip Kidd (Mythology, Bat-Manga, Rough Justice), author/producer Michael Uslan (Archie Marries…), and Charles Kochman (executive editor, Abrams ComicArts) celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Big Red Cheese in this panel and slideshow discussion celebrating Kidd’s upcoming fall release from Abrams ComicArts, Shazam! The Golden Age of the World’s Mightiest Mortal.

The LON Comic-Con Schedule!

from The Legend of Neil:

Here’s our day-to-day for San Diego Comic-Con 2010. The Legend of Neil is going to be premiering its third and final season and you won’t want to miss the panel, please spread the word! There are a number of amazing things to do but here’s our list of faves. Join us on Twitter and Facebook for the most up to date info.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

9:00 PM (doors at 8:30): Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em Improv Comedy Show, Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, 92101. Join Felicia Day, Sandeep Parikh, Jeff Lewis, Alex Albrecht, Tony Janning, Tara Perry and Brooke Seguin for the incredibly popular improv comedy show that’s been a huge hit in LA. Tickets available here (Comic-Con badges not required).

Thursday, July 22, 2010

7:30 PM: W00tstock! At live music venue 4th and B. Join Paul and Storm, with Guild cast member Wil Wheaton and Adam Savage of MythBusters for “three hours of geek and music.” Tickets are available here (Comic-Con badges not required).

Friday, July 23, 2010

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Legend of Neil — Actor Appearances with Tony Janning and Angie Hill (Atom Booth #3445).

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Legend of Neil — Actor Appearances with Scott Chernoff and Eric Acosta (Atom Booth #3445).

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Legend of Neil — Masked Meet & Greet with entire main cast including Tony Janning, Felicia Day & creator Sandeep Parikh (Atom Booth #3445).

Saturday, July 24, 2010

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Legend of Neil — Actor Appearances with Tony Janning, Angie Hill, and Mike Rose (Atom Booth #3445).

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: The Guild Panel with Felicia Day, Sandeep Parikh, Jeff Lewis, Robin Thorson, Amy Okuda and Vince Caso and tons of surprises! (Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront hotel).

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Legend of Neil — Actor Appearances with Scott Chernoff, Eric Acosta, Derek Carter, and Tara Perry (Atom Booth #3445).

4:15 PM – 6:15 PM: “Celebrate the Web,” Bristol Hotel. Several web series will be screened, including a sketch from the Sean Becker & Jeff Lewis created Jeff Lewis 5 Minute Comedy Hour (FREE, Comic-Con badges not required).

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: The Legend of Neil Panel — World Premiere of episodes 301 & 302! Q&A with Tony Janning, Felicia Day, Mike Rose, Scott Chernoff, Eric Acosta & Sandeep Parikh and moderator Alex Albrecht (Room 7AB).

Sunday, July 25, 2010?

Somewhere between 01:30 PM – 05:00 PM (Exact time TBD): The Legend of Neil — Autograph Session with Sandeep Parikh, Tony Janning, and more! (Signing Room)

The Guild at Comic-Con UPDATE

from The Guild:

Here’s a day-by-day listing of Guild and Guild-related events for Comic-Con, including two additional events that we want to mention. Please spread the word, especially about The Guild panel — we want to see you there! We’ve got a few surprises in store. Join us on Twitter and Facebook for the most up to date info.

EVERY DAY: The Guild booth, #4201, listed under “Signal Fire Studios/The Guild.” Signings with the entire cast every day (2 signings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday). DVDs, T-Shirts, posters and photos for sale.

WEDNESDAY (NEW): Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em Improv Comedy show, 9pm (doors at 8:30pm), Lyceum Theatre 79 Horton Plaza, 92101. Join Felicia Day, Sandeep Parikh, Jeff Lewis, Alex Albrecht, Tony Janning, Tara Perry and Brooke Seguin for the incredibly popular improv comedy show that’s been a huge hit in LA. Tickets available here (Comic-Con badges not required).

THURSDAY: W00tstock, 7:30pm at live music venue 4th and B. Join Paul and Storm, with Guild cast member Wil Wheaton and Adam Savage of MythBusters for “three hours of geek and music.” As Paul might say, it’ll be a “big huge blastie.” Info (including the ever-expanding roster of awesome guests) is on w00tstock.net and tickets are available here (this will sell out! — Comic-Con badges not required).

FRIDAY: Panel, “Movies, TV, Comics, Web: Girls Gone Genre,” 5pm to 6pm, 24ABC, with a powerhouse lineup of producers/creators, including Felicia Day, Kathryn Immonen, Laeta Kalogridis, Marti Noxon, Melissa Rosenberg and Gail Simone.

SATURDAY: Panel, The Guild, 2pm to 3pm, Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront hotel, Q&A with the cast, announcements and debut of new content. There’s a Facebook event here if you’d like to use it as a reminder.

SATURDAY: “Celebrate the Web,” 4:15pm to 6:15pm, Bristol Hotel. Several web series will be screened, including a sketch from the Sean Becker & Jeff Lewis created Jeff Lewis 5 Minute Comedy Hour (FREE, Comic-Con badges not required).

SATURDAY (NEW): Signing, Dollhouse, 5pm to 5:45pm, Dark Horse Comics booth #2615, featuring Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Zack Ward and Felicia Day.

SATURDAY: Panel, The Legend of Neil, 7:30pm to 8:30pm, room 7ABC, with cast Tony Janning, Felicia Day, Mike Rose, Angie Hill, Eric Acosta, Scott Chernoff, and show creator Sandeep Parikh.

Some Key Celebration V Deadlines to Remember

from StarWars.com:

Star Wars Celebration V will soon be here! It’s the Biggest Party this Side of the Galaxy, taking over the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from August 12-15th. As you get ready for the big event, here are some key deadlines to keep in mind.

Right Now! If you have yet to buy your tickets for Celebration V, do so today! Ticket prices will increase on-site, so the only sure way to guarantee your spot during The Biggest Party this Side of the Galaxy (and to avoid long lines to purchase tickets on-site) is to purchase your tickets now and save! Click here for more information.

July 21, 2010. This is your last chance to book discounted travel for Celebration V and SAVE using our Official Travel Desk, powered by onPeak. With rooms starting as low as $65/night when you book before July 21, getting to Celebration V has never been more affordable. Please note that the ONLY Official Housing Partner for Celebration V is powered by onPeak. We cannot guarantee the lowest possible room rates during your stay in Orlando this August when you book through any other housing agent. It is our priority to serve you best and provide you with the lowest possible rate on your hotel, when you book using the Official Celebration V Travel Desk. Click here for more information.

July 25, 2010. Last chance to pre-order exclusive Celebration V gear online! Don’t wait, onsite quantities will be limited. Be sure to purchase your Limited Edition Celebration Logo T-shirt by July 25 as well and receive it by mail before the event! Please note: the Celebration Logo T-shirt is the ONLY pre-order merchandise that will mail in advance. All other items must be picked up on-site at the Celebration Show Store. Click here for more information.

For more information about Star Wars Celebration V, visit the official site here and sign up for the Official Celebration newsletter. There will be some breaking news next week that you will not want to miss!

Serenity: Who is Shepherd Book?

from Things from Another World:

One of Serenity‘s greatest mysteries is finally revealed in Shepherd’s Tale, filling in the life of one of the show’s most beloved characters — Shepherd Book!

Who was Book before meeting Mal and the rest of the Serenity crew, how did he become one of their most trusted allies, and how did he find God in a bowl of soup? Answers to these and more questions about Book’s past are uncovered in this original graphic novel by rising stars Zack Whedon (Dr. Horrible, Terminator, Fringe) and Chris Samnee (Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps, Daredevil).

A pivotal chapter in the ongoing Serenity saga, Shepherd’s Tale is also a rollicking, action-packed epic in its own right!

Order Your Copy Today

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Check Out What’s New for Celebration V This Week

from StarWars.com:

Only 4 Weeks Left Until Star Wars Celebration V!

Travel Discount Deadline Last Chance to Receive Exclusive Rates — July 21
LAST CHANCE to book discounted travel for Celebration V is July 21. Book your stay in Orlando this August through our official Travel Desk, powered by OnPeak and save! With rooms starting as low as just $65/night, getting to Celebration has never been more affordable. Don’t wait — book today! Reminder: OnPeak is the only official housing partner associated with Star Wars Celebration V. While other companies may contact you offering housing, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with Star Wars Celebration V.

Mark Hamill and Gary Kurtz at Celebration V!
Actor Mark Hamill, whose portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars Saga has captured the imagination of generations of fans, will make his first United States Star Wars Celebration appearance this August 12-15 in Orlando, Florida. Hamill, whose acting career has encompassed scores of appearances in movies and television shows as well as critically acclaimed appearances on Broadway, will help mark the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back along with scores of fans at the huge four-day festival at the Orange County Convention Center. Fans can meet Hamill in person in the Celebration Autograph Hall, run by Official Pix, where he is scheduled to sign autographs Friday and Saturday, with the possibility of extending to additional days. The actor is also scheduled for a rare appearance on the Celebration Stage. And in more guest news, producer Gary Kurtz will make a first-time appearance in the Celebration Autograph Hall at Star Wars Celebration V! Kurtz, who began his career with writer/director George Lucas as a co-producer on American Graffiti, produced A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. In addition to his production duties on Empire, Kurtz shouldered some of the second-unit directing duties of the film. He produced and directed the animated fantasy movie The Dark Crystal, working with Muppet creator Jim Henson and with the creator and voice of Yoda, Frank Oz. Recently Kurtz produced the British television series Friends and Heroes. Visit the Guests page, for more information. Don’t miss Mark Hamill and Gary Kurtz at Star Wars Celebration V!

Program Grid
Star Wars Celebration is four days of a galaxy far, far away dropped smack dab in the middle of Orlando. But what does that mean, really? It means non-stop presentations, workshops, contests, screenings, and special events in over a dozen stages, panel rooms, and screening rooms. Want to know when Empire Strikes Back is playing? Want to know when to check out the R2 Builders? Or maybe you want to know about everything else? Then check out the CV Event Schedule online now!

Get Your Exclusive Celebration V Gear — Only Available Online Until July 25
Don’t wait — this week marks your final opportunity to pre-order exclusive Celebration V t-shirts in advance of the event to ensure they don’t sell out before you get yours! Onsite quantities will be limited. Check out the website for details on mailing/pick up.

Star Wars Insider Announces Comic-Con and Celebration Plans
To mark the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, Titan is releasing a special tribute issue of Star Wars Insider with an exclusive Han Solo in Carbonite cover, available at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International and at Star Wars Celebration V. This 100-page commemorative issue includes interviews with the cast and crew of The Empire Strikes Back, including: George Lucas, (story and executive producer), Irvin Kershner (Director), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) and Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett). The magazine also features interviews with the team behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars looking back on The Empire Strikes Back, 50 amazing facts about Empire, and an Empire merchandise guide. Plus, much more must-have material for all Star Wars fans. A special Empire cover, which features Han Solo in Carbonite, is available to purchase at the Titan booth at Comic-Con (stand #5537) and Celebration V (booth #521, part of the Gentle Giant booth). Visitors to the Star Wars Insider booth at Comic-Con and Celebration V will receive a FREE exclusive Star Wars Insider bookmark. Readers can keep up to date with more news and announcements from Star Wars Insider at the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/StarWarsInsider. For more information, visit: titanmagazines.com.

Breaking News!
For more information about Star Wars Celebration V, visit the official site at starwarscelebration.com and be sure to check back next week for breaking news you won’t want to miss!

“The Legend of Neil” Season 3 Teaser Trailer

The third and final season of The Legend of Neil is almost here. July 24th it premieres at Comic-Con San Diego and on the web. Catch up on the first two seasons here: legendofneil.com.

Factory Entertainment: Comic-Con Exclusives, Golden Gun LE Direct Store Bonus and more!

from Factory Entertainment:

It’s that time of year again! In this week’s newsletter we have a ton of announcements regarding all of our San Diego Comic-Con plans, including exciting convention exclusives! Booth #4044 is going to be “the place” to be and we can’t wait for you to stop by! We’re also very pleased to announce a special and limited exclusive to those of you who have already ordered or are about to order the James Bond Golden Gun Limited Edition from our online store. If you haven’t ordered from us yet, there are now MULTIPLE reasons that you should. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this opportunity… Here we go!

Factory Entertainment — Booth #4044 — July 22-25 — Exclusives

James Bond Golden Gun Limited Edition ‘Q-Branch’ Blue Print
• 11” x 14” Size
• Giclee Print on high quality 140lb archival stock
• Hand Numbered — Limited to just 500 pieces
Just $15 each at the Factory Entertainment booth #4044 while supplies last. Each purchase also includes a special discount coupon, good for a $10 discount on any single item priced over $50 at factoryent.com!

The Prisoner Miniseries 5 Card Prop Set
• Each card features a piece of an original prop used in the filming of the miniseries.
• Limited to 200 sets
• Price $30 each

The Prisoner Miniseries Convention Exclusive Factory Set
• 72 Card Miniseries Base set
• Every set includes 2 exclusive Prisoner Miniseries Promo Cards:
No 1 : Ian McKellen miniseries Hand-Signed Autograph Card
No 2 : Patrick McGoohan Gold Foil Classic TV Series Facsimile Signature Card
• Each set also includes 1 random hand-drawn Sketch Card by one of the following artists: Clayton McCormack, Stacey G, Don Pedicini Jr, David Desbois, Bill Pulkovski, MO, Thanh Bui
• Limited to 400 sets
• Price $35 each

The Green Hornet Black Beauty Limited Edition ‘Green’ Print
• 11” x 14” Size
• Giclee Print on high quality 140lb archival stock
• Hand Numbered — Limited to just 500 pieces
Just $15 each at the Factory Entertainment booth #4044 while supplies last. Each purchase also includes a special discount coupon, good for a $10 discount on any single item priced over $50 at factoryent.com!

On Display
Besides the many exclusives available to purchase at our booth, we’ll also have many items on display for the first time ever, including upcoming releases as well as sneak previews of future products. You will be able to see items from great licenses like:
The Green Hornet
The Princess Bride
The Beatles
Universal Monsters
…and more!

…which leads us to our next HUGE announcement for Comic-Con…

James Bond 007 Original Props On Display
We’re incredibly excited and honored to announce that we will have a number of original ‘screen used’ props from different classic James Bond movies on display in our booth. The props are graciously on loan from the EON Productions archives and make a rare public appearance. Don’t miss them, booth #4044.

Golden Gun Limited Edition — Factory Direct Exclusive
Some great news for every customer who has already placed an order or is about to place an order for the LE Golden Gun directly from our online store, factoryentstore.com. Included at no extra charge will be a set of 5 exclusive golden bullet replicas available nowhere else! That’s right, they are absolutely free and are our way of saying thank you for buying ‘Factory Direct.’ Hurry, this offer is only while supplies last. (If you’ve already placed a pre-order for the LE Golden Gun, you don’t have to do anything. The exclusive bullet set has already been added to your order.)

Green Hornet Contest Winners!
Congratulations to Rick from Kentucky and Tim from Michigan on winning an autographed copy of the amazingly detailed book, The Green Hornet: A History of Radio, Motion Pictures, Comics, and Television by Martin Grams and Terry Salomonson. Interested in ordering a copy for yourself? Click here to purchase.