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MIMOBOT Celebrates Sanrio’s 50th Anniversary Plus Inside Peek at Puroland!

from Mimoco:

Six new characters join the MIMOBOT family,
sharing in SANRIO’s small gift, big smile philosophy

Mimoco will help SANRIO celebrate its 50th anniversary with the introduction of new SANRIO characters to the MIMOBOT collection. Available now, Mimoco proudly introduces SANRIO characters — My Melody, Chococat and TuxedoSam as MIMOBOT flash drives. My Melody was born in the forest of Mari Land and is one of SANRIO’s most popular vintage characters. Also new to the line is Chococat, who gets his name from his chocolate-colored nose. This little boy cat has antenna whiskers, making him ultrasensitive to your most important data. Rounding out the new SANRIO MIMOBOTs available in August is TuxedoSam, the bow-tie wearing penguin who is fluent in both Penguinese and English.

Video Premiere: Inside Puroland!
And to celebrate Sanrio’s historic anniversary, we sent mimoZine to Puroland — Sanrio’s famous and surreal theme park outside Tokyo. A place of magic that is rarely seen by Westerners. Enjoy! WATCH NOW!

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‘The Guild’ Season 4, Episode 3: “Supportive’d”

from The Guild:

Season 4, Episode 3 is now up on MSN and Bing video as well as on Zune Marketplace and Xbox Live. Thanks again to our season 4 sponsors, Sprint and Microsoft.

Vork’s competitive spirit kicks in and Codex is awestruck by Zaboo’s supportive nature.

This episode features this amazing painting by Greg Aronowitz.

A bookmarking note: Microsoft has once again set up the Parallel Universe Hub where you can catch the latest episodes of The Guild as they come out, so bookmark that site!

Weta: Photos, The Forum, Comic-Con: It’s all about the fans!

from Weta:

WotWots to screen on US TV!
We’re very pleased to announce that the WotWots have received the green light to be shown on The Hub, a joint venture between Discovery Channel and Hasbro which launches in the US on October 10. As soon as we have a definite start date — you’ll be the first to know!

See collectors’ own photos of Smaug the Golden
Smaug the Golden is now shipping in the US (and will be shortly in the rest of the world). The Weta Collectors on the forum (our most discerning customers) have some very nice things to say about it. Start reading at about page 25 (23 July) when the first few were opened by expectant fans.

Work to begin on Rivendell environment from The Lord of the Rings
We will shortly be starting the sculpting and modelmaking work on one of the more iconic locations from The Lord of the Rings — Rivendell. Home to Elrond and Arwen and the place where Aragorn was raised. We of course have the original miniatures that Weta’s artists built for the movies, so we’re not short of reference material. The discussions are already running hot on the forum in anticipation — join them! It’s free, it’s easy and they’re a very friendly bunch who welcome newcomers with open arms.

Photos from Comic-Con on our Facebook page
The ever-reliable David Tremont and Ri Streeter along with Shadow and Flame Centurion Charles Song have continually supplied us with great photos of fans and friends at Comic-Con. Have a look!

Two of the custom Dr. Grordbort’s guns from Comic-Con still available!
The Divine Ray and Der Adler are on their way back from Comic-Con and are looking for new owners! They are one-of-a-kind, hand painted right here at Weta Workshop by the same people who work on our movies. Those words spell: Collectible!

Please tell us — need a stand for your District 9 gun?
Would you like the option of a table stand for your District 9 gun? Tell us and we’ll see if there’s enough interest!

Weta Dollars — what are they?
In a nutshell? The more you spend, the more you save! We have a lot of new people reading our newsletters and I thought it timely to remind you that you get Weta Dollars when you buy from Weta’s website. For every US$100 you spend, you earn 10 Weta Dollars. These convert into real US$ off subsequent orders (if you so choose), saving you US$10 off that order. If you’ve spent US$500 in the last 12 months, you get promoted to Gold Collector and earn 15 Weta Dollars for every US$100 you spend. Read more about Weta Dollars!

Art of District 9 revealed
See some sneak preview pages of Weta’s Art of District 9 book, due for release in November! The author of the book, Daniel Falconer, has leaked a couple of spreads… and has promised to leak more… 🙂 Where? On the forum, of course!

Awesome fan photos and professional-looking montages
The Arc Generator from District 9 has started shipping in the US and it didn’t take long before our friend JESTER started slaying the local wildlife. Awesome effects, Jester! Check out more fan photos on our Facebook page and in our forums!

Venusian insects all but extinct!
We always start a new range of products with great anticipation, but when we launched the Venusian bug specimens in our Dr. Grordbort’s range, we have to admit to a mild flutter in the gut region. Selling insects? Are we mad? Yes, we are, of course, but that’s neither here nor there — what matters is that you have embraced these colourful critters (The Blue Sacked Pillock, Nandy Duke and Xenodefugio Subtiltus) to the extent that we’re now looking down the barrel of selling out before long. Less than a quarter remain, so if you have been putting it off, don’t delay any further.

Weta Cave exhibition makeover and new DVD
We have earlier announced that the Weta Cave is getting its annual exhibit swap-out between 9 and 13 August and that we’re closed during that time. The discussions have been fierce on the forum about what should go into the new exhibit. We’re confident some forum posters will be pleasantly surprised (UKGirl, Red, Dtssyst and others) but we’re awaiting final approval on the ability of some items. The Weta Cave exclusive behind-the-scenes DVD has also had a make-over and will include clips from our latest projects, such as District 9, Under the Mountain, Daybreakers, The Lovely Bones and James Cameron’s Avatar. Find out more about the Weta Cave!

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The Guild: “Game On”

The Guild: “Game On”
iTunes: MP3, Video
Amazon: MP3

CAST
Codex: Felicia Day
Zaboo: Sandeep Parikh
Vork: Jeff Lewis
Clara: Robin Thorsen
Tinkerballa: Amy Okuda
Bladezz: Vincent Caso
“Real Life”: David Mattey
Zaboo Stunt Double: Victor Lopez
Dancers: Adam Ackerman, Charity Baroni, Marissa Cuevas, Gerald Espinosa, Anthony Gonzales, Marcelin Jurbina, Julie Koehler, Ashlee Malyar, Guy Nemer, Kenneth Rivera
Extras: Jamie Kale, Grant Kimura, America Young
Clara’s Pool Boy: Stephen Ayers
Surprised Thug: Jason C. Miller
Thugs: Russell Ali, Jamison Boaz, Austin Coppock, Jeffrey Damnit, George Rockwell, Thom Williams

J!NX: Our StarCraft II Collection is Here!

from J!NX:

The New StarCraft Collection Has Arrived!
At last! An eagerly anticipated spacecraft hailing from a distant part of the Milky Way system has docked and unloaded a slew of new StarCraft Designs! Whether you’re Terran, Protoss or Zerg, we’ve got you covered. If t-shirts aren’t your thing, we’ve added a ton of patches, pins, keychains and stickers also. Well… what are you waiting for? Rush on over and check ’em out!

J!NX Quests: Win an iPad Presented by Aion
J!NX and Aion have teamed up to bring you another Quest to win an iPad! Entry is easy, and the instructions are right here. Complete just three simple tasks, and comment up to once a day for additional entries. Good Luck!

Three new shorts will have their debut at RiffTrax Live: Reefer Madness!

from RiffTrax:

The RiffTrax crew takes the stage once again for the comedy event of the summer — RiffTrax Live! Reefer Madness, playing in 500 theaters nationwide! Kevin, Mike and Bill present their signature brand of laugh-out-loud commentary over 30 minutes of uproarious and bizarre shorts along with a totally reworked Reefer Madness, the reigning champion of unintentionally hilarious scare films. Says Mike: “Since we’ve worked with Reefer Madness before, we went back and essentially pulled the engine out and rebuilt it. Loads of new jokes. Also, our crack team of film archivists scoured the 16mm film libraries for some really out-there shorts. You’ve never seen anything like them.”

Watch a sample of the new shorts here.

Get Ready for the Last Tour to Endor

from StarWars.com:

When Darth Vader moonwalks and Donald Duck sports Imperial stormtrooper armor, something special must be happening.

With a heaping helping of Disney magic, the Star Wars galaxy will descend upon Walt Disney World Resort from 8pm-1am on August 14, 2010 for an exclusive party to let fans of the sci-fi saga provide a special send-off to Star Tours before the popular attraction “powers down” in preparation for a new, 3-D Star Wars adventure that will open in 2011 at Disneyland park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.

But before the blaster doors on the attraction close temporarily, Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park will host Last Tour to Endor, an after-hours, private event that will feature live entertainment, Disney characters in their favorite Star Wars attire, a special Star Wars-themed fireworks spectacular, the “Death Star Disco,” Jedi Training Academy, Star Wars trivia challenges and more.

And yes, Darth Vader may even moonwalk.

The Dark Lord of the Sith and his stormtroopers, known to many Disney guests for their Michael Jackson-like dance moves to songs like “Thriller” and “Beat It” during the popular Hyperspace Hoopla at the park’s annual Star Wars Weekends event, will take the stage during the Last Tour to Endor for a special edition of Hyperspace Hoopla. They will be joined by a cast of Star Wars characters moving and shaking to their favorite 1970s and 1980s dance tunes in the “Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars.”

“Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars” premiered several years ago and has since become a hit not only for Star Wars Weekends guests each year, but also for millions more on YouTube. (See more detail about the “Dance-Off” at the Last Tour to Endor party below, including the scheduled cast of characters and tune selections.)

And while the Star Tours attraction serves as the galactic centerpiece of the celebration, Last Tour to Endor guests also will be able to enjoy other Disney’s Hollywood Studios attractions during the evening, including The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The American Idol Experience, Toy Story Mania, the Great Movie Ride and more.

Last Tour to Endor tickets are $75 in advance, and will be $89 at the gate (if available). Advance tickets may be purchased online at starwarscelebration.com.

Here are some other fast facts about the Last Tour to Endor party*:

  • This is the largest private party ever held during a Star Wars Celebration.
  • Fans are encouraged to get into the Star Wars spirit and dress in their favorite Star Wars costume for the event.
  • Special Star Wars-themed entertainment, created just for this party, will be showcased throughout the evening.
  • Last Tour to Endor event-exclusive memorabilia, collectibles and merchandise will be available for purchase at the party.
  • Just like during Star Wars Weekends, Mickey Mouse and his pals plan to join the fun by dressing up as their favorite saga characters. Mickey Mouse becomes Jedi Mickey; Donald Duck becomes Stormtrooper Donald; Goofy does his best Darth Vader impersonation and Minnie Mouse dons a honeybun-style wig and white dress in honor of Princess Leia.
  • Free roundtrip shuttles to the event from the Orange County Convention Center will be offered for Star Wars Celebration attendees.
  • A salute to the Star Tours attraction will cap the evening in grand fashion.
  • While the party officially begins at 8 p.m., Last Tour to Endor ticket holders can get a head-start on their theme park fun and enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios as early as 4 p.m.
  • Hyperspace Hoopla will feature Star Wars characters stepping outside of their galaxy and putting on a display of dancing like never before. Here’s the lineup scheduled for the Last Tour to Endor party:
    • “Grease is the word” that Chewie heard: Chewbacca, Han Solo and the Jawas put on their dancing shoes (except Chewbacca of course, who will be frantically moving his furry feet) and perform a tune from the 1978 hit movie-musical Grease. In fact, Rebel spies have provided initial intel that Chewbacca’s fur will be fashioned into a 1950’s pompadour hairstyle just for the occasion.
    • “Nobody puts Leia in a corner”: Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia will go back to the 1980s with a dance number from the box-office hit Dirty Dancing.
    • “Strike a pose, there’s nothing to it”: Some of the most famous females from the Star Wars saga — including Queen Amidala, Ahsoka Tano, Zam Wessel and Aurra Sing — will join forces for an ensemble dance number set to one of the biggest pop hits by the “material girl” herself, Madonna.
    • King of Pop, or King of the Dark Side?: Returning by popular demand will be Darth Vader and his crew of dancing stormtroopers, cutting a rug (and no, not cutting it with a lightsaber) to a hit medley from the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. At previous Hyperspace Hooplas, the Dark Lord has been known to even don a single, sequined glove as he channels the iconic music superstar.

For tickets and more information about the Last Tour to Endor event, guests may visit starwarscelebration.com.

*Note: Event activities subject to change without notice.

The Premiere of Season 3 of “Legend of Neil”

from Atom.com:

We’re back from Comic-Con, everyone, and it was a huge success. We premiered two episodes from Season 3 of Legend of Neil, and our upcoming horror short The House That Drips Blood on Alex, starring Tommy Wiseau to raucous rooms. Did we lose our cool with the nerds and poindexters? See all of our updates from Comic-Con right here!

This week, we also launched the brand new site for Legend of Neil, featuring every episode in one easy to use player, a discussion group and updates from Twitter. We’ll be rolling out a new episode once every two weeks, so keep an eye on the site to get the latest news!

Check Out What’s New for Celebration V This Week

from StarWars.com:

Only 2 Weeks Left Until Star Wars Celebration V!

Programming/Schedule Updates
Hop on over to starwarscelebration.com as we’ve revised the SWCV programming schedule! Newly expanded with our stages fleshed out and filled in, it’ll include answers to 99% of your questions. There’ll still be an update or two before the show, but this was the big update that fills it all in. I know this message is short and sweet, but that’s because we really don’t want you reading this. No, we want you over at starwarscelebration.com. Explore the schedule here…

Celebration V Artist List Revealed
Over the past few months, we’ve been revealing the scores of artists who’ll be appearing at Star Wars Celebration V — just a few weeks away now — and we’re proud now to put together the entire list. Celebration’s Artists will be appearing on the show floor, either in dedicated booths or in the ACME Art Show. All will be offering exclusive, limited prints made only for SWCV. Click here for all the artists, all the prints, and all the details!

Star Wars Celebration Mobile App is Live!
Keep the website close at hand when you visit Celebration with the iPhone or Android Celebration app! Check the app soon for a complete program schedule and Exhibitor list. Download the FREE Star Wars Celebration V Mobile App today!

Last Tour to Endor
Be the first to be the last… passengers, that is, as Star Tours begins making its final flights to Endor. Last Tour to Endor is a first-of-its kind entertainment experience, giving fans a chance to make one last flight to Endor before Star Tours “powers down” to make way for its new re-imaging in 2011. The evening culminates with Symphony in the Stars, a Star Wars fireworks spectacular that only Disney can create. So put on your favorite Star Wars costume and join your fellow fans for the ultimate Star Wars party! Book Now!

Discovery Cove Ticket Offer
Star Wars fans, take a day out of the ordinary before or after your Celebration experience and imagine a place where you can swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds in a towering free-flight aviary and relax on pristine beaches. Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive day that includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, PLUS unlimited admission* to your choice of SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, or Busch Gardens Tampa. Click here to save up to $80 per person! Limited availability, advanced reservations required. *Unlimited admission pass valid for up to 14 days after first date of use.

Where is My Badge?
If you are within the United States and purchased your Celebration V badge(s) prior to July 18, 2010 you will receive your badge in the mail by August 6. Please note: Badges have mailed in batches. They will not arrive on the same day for everyone. If you do not receive your badge by Friday, August 6, please contact our client services department at 888-334-8719. If you are outside of the United States, your badge will not be mailed in advance of the event and must be picked up onsite at Level 1, B Lobby of the Orange County Convention Center upon your arrival.

Discounted Travel Deals
Due to the high demand for hotel accommodations during Celebration V, we have extended our booking deadline to August 4. Be sure to book using the Official Star Wars Celebration V Travel Desk and save. Getting to Celebration V has never been more affordable. Be sure to look out for the onPeak logo to ensure you’re booking with our only Official housing partner and we’ll guarantee the lowest possible room rate during your stay in Orlando this August.

Get Tattooed Live at Ceebration V
The Star Wars tattoo program returns to Celebration V, but this time with a new twist. Not just displaying works of Star Wars art adorning flesh, bold fans will be able to get tattooed live at the show. Artist Marc Draven is heading up the Celebration live tattooing area, and Shane Turgeon, author of The Force in the Flesh, is returning to Celebration to coordinate another Star Wars tattoo art show. We’ve talked about this before. What’s new is that we’ve updated starwarscelebration.com with information on the appearing tattoo artists. Want to get Yoda or Vader forever inked across your chest, arm, or back? Contact one of our artists to sign up before the show! Get all the details here!

Matty Collector: Special SDCC After-Sale

from Matty Collector:

On Sale Monday, August 2nd
9 a.m. PST / 12 noon EST

If you didn’t make it to San Diego Comic-Con this year, you can still feed your inner toy monster… we’ve reserved a limited number of the show’s gotta-gets just for our MattyCollector.com fans!

Check it Out!

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See Coverage from San Diego Comic-Con 2010

from Things from Another World:

Whew! We had an excellent time at San Diego Comic-Con this year, but we are still recovering from the biggest comics-related event of the year! We’ll have a full newsletter next week, but this week, we invite you to sit back and enjoy the hours of “live” video coverage we’ve been posting to our blog!

Check out SDCC ’10 Panels, Exclusive Interviews & More!

We stood in line for hours, so you wouldn’t have to! These are just a few of the highlights we captured on film at SDCC ’10:

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