Category: Television

VIZ Media Releases the Teenage Ninja Action Adventure of “Naruto: Shippuden: the Movie” on DVD This Fall

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the DVD release of Naruto: Shippuden: the Movie on November 10th. The new film is the fourth in the Naruto movie series, is rated “‘T+” for Older Teens, and will have an MSRP of $24.92 U.S. / $35.99 CAN.

In the newest animated feature film adventure, 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!

“The Naruto: Shippuden story arc is largely about growing up and as the world’s most popular ninja grows into adolescence, so have millions of his fans,” says Brian Ige, VIZ Media Director of Sales, Home Entertainment. “Naruto’s missions have become even more dangerous, and even fate will test Naruto’s skills and self confidence in this latest adventure as a mysterious princess foretells his death. We invite fans to check out all the action in this new feature film this fall!”

The Naruto: Shippuden manga and animated series pick up two years after Naruto left to train with his teacher and mentor Jiraiya. Now a teenager, the stories in the new series take a more mature and sometimes darker approach as Naruto returns to the Hidden Leaf Village to reunite with his old friends and discovers they are stronger than before — and maybe even stronger than he is! For Naruto, the spirit of a nine-tailed fox spirit trapped inside him is a metaphor for adolescence. There is a powerful force in this spunky teenager and he must learn to conquer it and overcome his own uncontrollable spirit and emotions while battling an array of villains and completing near-impossible missions.

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens and has sold more than 92 million copies to-date. The manga series (rated “T” for Teens) and animated counterpart (Naruto rated “T” for teens, and Naruto: Shippuden rated “T+” for older teens) are some of VIZ Media’s most successful properties and have captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America. Naruto is a co-production of TV TOKYO, VIZ Media parent company Shueisha Inc., and Pierrot Co., Ltd.

For more information on Naruto: Shippuden, and to view Naruto: Shippuden episodes (subtitled) please visit the official Naruto website at naruto.com. In addition, DTO (dubbed) is also available on iTunes. Classic Naruto episodes can be viewed on hulu.com, Playstation Network, Xbox Live, Amazon VOD and iTunes.

Ghost Writer — Carmen Argenziano Talks with BlogTalkRadio About His New Series

Ghost Writer

Her editor thinks she’s writing travel articles, but she’s rewriting history.

While Carmen Agenziano has had a career spanning nearly four decades, he’s probably now most recognizable as Jacob Carter on Stargate SG-1. He’s kept himself busy since leaving Stargate SG-1 with shows like CSI: NY and House, and films like Angels & Demons. He’s currently out promoting his new series, Ghost Writer. Ghost Writer stars Eileen Grubba (The Young and the Restless, Monk, Citizen Jane) as Angela, a travel writer who has some unwanted visitors.

A rookie travel writer is trying to make sense of her own life. She is pestered by ghosts at every historic location she visits for her work. They won’t let her leave until she sets the record straight on their true life stories, allowing them to move on, and allowing her to move forward.

Also featuring Barbara Bain, Kathryn Taylor, Brian Foyster, Scott C. Roe, and Jim Van Over, Ghost Writer is currently in production with a 2010 release date. To learn more about Ghost Writer, listen to Carmen’s interview on Star Trek on BlogTalkRadio on Monday, September 14, and check out these other great links:

Ghost Writer Website
Ghost Writer on Facebook
Ghost Writer on Twitter
Eileen Grubba’s Website
Eileen Grubba on IMDb
Carmen Argenziano on IMDb

Legend of Neil Episode 4 is Live

from The Legend of Neil:

We are very proud of the brand new episode of Neil that features much drinking, references to Cheers, and an 80s montage. Yes, we were on crack the entire time while writing the ep. Actually funnily enough (is funnily a word?), this episode was written to be the actual 6th episode of season 1. But due to budgetary reasons for season 1 we couldn’t pull it off and had to instead do 3 episodes in the dungeon of level 1. So we’ve been saving this one up for a while. We’ve always really loved this episode so I’m so glad that almost 2 years after writing it we’re finally able to show it to you. Here’s hoping you like it!

If you missed our previous musical episode please chiggity check it here. If you do not currently own a Legend of Neil t-shirt then you are not cool. Become cool here.

The Legend of Neil PAX Schedule

from The Legend of Neil:

All here is the OFFICIAL Legend of Neil PAX schedule (and yes I realize that this is coming in the middle of PAX, my bad, busy editing new episodes and one day is blending into the next).

PANEL:

Saturday at 9pm at The Unicorn Theatre: Legend of Neil Screening of Episode 3 and a SNEAK PREVIEW of Episode 4. Q&A with Tony and Sandeep

Saturday at 5:30pm at the Raven Theatre: The Making of a Hit Webseries with Tony, Sandeep, Kim Evey (producer of The Guild), Jeff Lewis (Vork in The Guild)

SIGNINGS:

at the Guild Booth in Bandland across from the Main Theatre:

Friday

3pm-5pm (Tony Janning, Sandeep Parikh, Jeff Lewis)

Saturday

11am-1pm (Tony Janning, Sandeep Parikh, Jeff Lewis)

3pm-5pm (Tony Janning, Sandeep Parikh, Jeff Lewis)

*Also note, that we may be at the booth at other times, and if this schedule changes it will be noted at the booth.

T-shirts, posters and photos will be on sale at the Guild booth at all times!

DRINKING TIMES:

If you find us at a bar, come drink with us. Happy hunting!

Loveyameanit!

VIZ Media Announces the Release of Bleach the Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion on DVD

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the upcoming DVD release of Bleach the Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion on September 8th; it will carry an MSRP of $29.92 US / $49.99 CAN, and is rated “T” for Teens.

Adapted from the wildly popular animated series and best-selling Bleach manga series by acclaimed Japanese creator Tite Kubo (both distributed and published in North America by VIZ Media), the animated feature film Bleach the Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion continues the action-packed adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki. After the treasured Ouin is stolen, Toshiro Hitsugaya disappears and becomes suspected of treason. When the Soul Society calls for his capture and execution, Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki vows to prove Hitsugaya’s innocence. Will the secret of the Ouin and Captain Hitsugaya’s motives be revealed before his honor, his life, and the Soul Society are destroyed?

“Bleach the Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion is the next exciting feature film in the ongoing Bleach saga and the new DVD release also includes lots of great extras such as the original Japanese production extras and trailers, a production art gallery, a Japanese movie booklet and both English and Japanese audio,” says Brian Ige, VIZ Media Director of Sales, Home Entertainment. “We know many fans have eagerly awaited this release and the action and drama reach new heights as Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki risks his life to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of Toshiro Hitsugaya. For fans of the popular Bleach manga and anime series, this is definitely an adventure not to be missed.”

Bleach is a tremendously successful multimedia property internationally. The manga series has been licensed to more than a dozen countries, and has sold over 52 million copies in Japan alone. In North America the manga has been a sales hit and the popular animated series is viewed weekly by millions in the United States and Canada. This success has further spawned an array of related video games, apparel, action figures and other merchandise. For more information on Bleach and Bleach the Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion, please visit the official Bleach website at bleach.viz.com or viz.com. Bleach episodes can also be viewed on the Sony PlayStation VIZ Media channel, Amazon Unbox, XBOX Live, iTunes, and online at hulu.com.

H2O: Just Add Water

H2O: Just Add Water

Synopsis:

Emma, Cleo and Rikki are sixteen year old girls growing up on the sun-drenched beaches of the Gold Coast. Emma’s confident and athletic, Cleo is slightly insecure and awkward while Rikki is the aloof and smart new girl.

Because of Rikki, the girls find themselves stranded at sea one day, floating towards the mysterious Mako Island. The three urban girls find themselves exploring the eerie jungle-covered island before becoming trapped in an ancient cavern under a volcano. Discovering an underwater channel, they decide to swim to safety. As they enter the pool, the light from a full moon illuminates the water, creating a mysterious glow.

Emma, Cleo and Rikki get off the island as fast as they can and back to “normal” life. One by one, however, the girls discover life is never going to be normal again: ten seconds after they touch water, they turn into mermaids. After further experimentation, they find they have supernatural powers: Emma can freeze water, Rikki can boil water and Cleo can turn a drop of water into a bucketful and mould it into any shape.

The girls enlist the help of their friend Lewis, who considers himself a scientist, and he attempts to discover the secret behind their transformations.

Everyday situations turn tricky as the girls struggle to cope with their newfound powers, which have numerous advantages and disadvantages, while also trying to keep them a secret from everyone else.

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Shout! Factory: This ‘N That

from Shout! Factory:

We’re just back from both the San Diego Comic-Con and G.I. Joe-centric JoeCon. We loved getting out there to meet those of you who attended, especially hearing about which Shout! CDs and DVDs you have or wish we’d release. It was great fun for us, and we just want to thank you for stopping by.

We’re running a “Back to School Sale” on Shoutfactory.com. Stock up on all your educational needs, like Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, The Paper Chase and The Electric Company. Learning has never been this fun!

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Cartoon Network to Premiere All New Season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Lucasfilm’s Breakthrough Animated Series

Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Rise of the Bounty Hunters premieres Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Rise of the Bounty Hunters premieres Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

from Cartoon Network:

Coming off of the record-setting first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Cartoon Network announced today it will premiere a full slate of 22 all-new episodes for season two of the critically acclaimed and top-rated CG-animated series from creator George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation. The special one-hour season two premiere event of Star Wars: The Clone Wars airs Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. (et/pt).

Star Wars: The Clone Wars has emerged as one of the preeminent animated series on television, combining the expansive scope of the Star Wars saga with exciting weekly adventures. During its first season, premiere episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network (Fridays at 9 p.m.) ranked #1 on all TV with boys 6-11. Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a thrilling, weekly 30-minute “mini-movie” created by the talented artists at Lucasfilm Animation.

Fierce battles, expanded storylines and ground-breaking animation raise the stakes in Star Wars: The Clone Wars — Rise of the Bounty Hunters. The lives of the Jedi become more complex as secret and forbidden relationships are revealed and a new breed of villain enters to take advantage of the wartime turmoil. Season two introduces these lawless rogues into the fray along with a host of new characters, locations and creatures. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Star Wars universe, The Clone Wars is bigger, bolder and more intense than ever before.

Sing with The Legend of Neil! Episode 3 is Live

from The Legend of Neil:

Watch as Hyrule breaks out into song in this brand new and very special Legend of Neil musical episode. See if you can tell which character’s singing voice is voiced by Maurissa Tancharoen of Dr. Horrible fame. And buy some t-shirts so I can pay rent.

And for those of you asking. We’re working on mp3s for download from the musical. Hang in there, but keep posting comments about it on atom.com so that they see it and know you want it! I know you want it… awww yeah!

VIZ Media to Debut the Imaginative Steampunk Action Manga Series Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the North American debut of the new steampunk/action manga series Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee on September 1st. The series, rated “T” for Teens, will be published under the company’s Shonen Jump imprint and will carry an MSRP of $7.99 U.S. / $9.50 CAN.

In a land of perpetual night, your heart is your light.

Amberground is locked in darkness. A man-made star casts only a dim light over the land. The pitch-black wilderness is infested with Gaichuu — colossal insects with metal exoskeletons. The Gaichuu make travel between the cities of Amberground extremely dangerous. But thankfully the Letter Bees, a brave corps of messengers, risk their lives in order to keep the hearts of Amberground connected.

Letter Bee first appeared in the pages of Monthly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan and is presently featured in Jump SQ. It’s also currently serialized in VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump magazine and its animated counterpart is set to debut in Japan later this year as part of the annual Jump Super Anime Tour.

“Hiroyuki Asada is a widely known and loved manga creator in Japan and we’re very excited to debut his newest series Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee,” says Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, VIZ Media. “This unique story blends visually captivating motifs of steampunk, an inventive mix of antique and futuristic technology, with the adventures of a boy who runs deliveries across a strange fantasy world. This manga has already captivated readers in the pages of Shonen Jump and we invite everyone to explore the manga’s debut volume in September!”