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J!NX: Introducing J!NX Collaborations

from J!NX:

Wil Wheaton + J!NX Artists = WIN
A few of us sat down for a lunch with Wil Wheaton a while back, and a colossal brainstorm ensued. By the end of that meal, our goal was clear: Extract some of the killer ideas that populate Wil’s fertile mind, and have J!NX artists Chris Hope, Miguel Rojas and Brad Armstrong bring them to life, and thus J!NX Collaborations was born. We’ll be releasing one design per week for four weeks, the first of which springs from a tweet Wil sent out: “My sword glows blue in the presence of rules lawyers.” This design, crafted by J!NX artist Miguel “Borrador” Rojas, is a nod to both Lord of the Rings, and to those of us that can’t roll a d20 for 10 minutes without consulting a rule book. We all know that person. If you don’t, it’s probably because that person is you.

Win an Xbox 360 and more!
We’ve joined with our friends over at The Guild to figure out an awesome way to show our appreciation for your support. We figured an Xbox 360 plus some other goodies would work out just fine. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter, “like” our Facebook page, and throw a comment on the contest page.

-Team J!NX

RiffTrax’s riff of “Lord of the Rings: Return of the King” is now available!

from RiffTrax:

Includes a bonus track, “Ghan-Buri-Ghan” by the RiffTones!

One of the hardest things to do with a popular series is to give it the conclusion it deserves. Some of the greatest entertainment phenomenons of our time, be it The Sopranos, Lost or Hi Honey, I’m Home! have failed to give fans the closure that they, as uninvolved spectators watching at home for free, feel they are entitled to. The Lord of the Rings series, on the other hand has mastered the art of delivering a satisfying conclusion. And The Return of the King does it so well, in fact, that it decides to end seven or eight times.

Get it here.

NEW PEOPLE Announces One of the Nation’s Biggest Pop Culture Events of the Year with the “2010 J-Pop Summit Festival”

from VIZ Pictures:

NEW PEOPLE, a dynamic entertainment destination bringing the latest examples of Japanese popular culture to North American shores, has announced the date for the 2010 J-Pop Summit Festival — Saturday, September 18th. The venue has also launched a web site at J-Pop.com to serve as a central information hub for updates on related events, film premieres and celebrity appearances planned for the day-long extravaganza that will take place in San Francisco’s Japantown.

Additional news alerts over the coming weeks will detail specific events and appearances.

A variety of fun Japanese pop-inspired attractions including fashion shows, a theatrical film premiere, live art performances, and mini-concerts by some of Japan’s hottest bands are planned for the 2010 Summit Festival both inside NEW PEOPLE, and also at the adjacent Peace Plaza and areas in between. Innovative artists and companies from the Bay area and Japan will join in with an array of products for sale in open air displays on both sides of Post Street and a food court highlighting Japanese cuisine will further complement the celebration.

Last year, more than 35,000 people attended the first J-Pop Summit Festival, which marked the Grand Opening of the NEW PEOPLE complex. The day-long event featured a trio of bands as part of the Japan Nite Special: Girls Rock Explosion as well as a rare appearance by famed artist and anime character designer Yoshitaka Amano, a Gothic and Lolita Extravaganza, a Harajuku Fashion Makeover, and the U.S. theatrical premiere of 20th Century Boys inside NEW PEOPLE’s VIZ Cinema, the country’s first theatre with a dedicated Japanese film program.

NEW PEOPLE offers the latest films, art, fashion and retail brands from Japan and is the creative vision of the J-Pop Center Project and VIZ Pictures, a distributor and producer of Japanese live action film. Located in San Francisco at 1746 Post Street, the 20,000 square foot structure features a striking 3-floor transparent glass facade that frames a fun and exotic new environment to engage the imagination into the 21st Century. A dedicated web site is also now available at: NewPeopleWorld.com.

Latest Episodes Aired in Japan of Popular “Bleach” Anime Series to Start Streaming on VIZAnime.com

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, continues to generate tremendous momentum for its popular Bleach series with the announcement that English-subtitled episodes from the most current story arc will begin streaming for free in the U.S. via the company’s premier website for anime, VIZAnime.com. Starting today with Episode 275, VIZAnime.com will stream a new Bleach episode one week after it has aired in Japan.

Bleach is one of the most popular Japanese anime and manga properties in the world and this near simulcast schedule is part of VIZ Anime’s ongoing strategy to bring hit animated properties to a national audience via the web.

Bleach is a popular manga and animated series (both rated “T” for Teens), distributed domestically by VIZ Media, that follows the adventures of Ichigo, a 15-year old student with the ability to see ghosts. When his family is attacked by a Hollow — a malevolent lost soul — Ichigo encounters Rukia, a Soul Reaper, and inadvertently absorbs her powers. Now, he’s dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping tortured souls find peace. Episode 275, from the newest story arc in Japan, marks the start of a thrilling storyline and guarantees a series of face-offs that are sure to excite old and new Bleach fans!

VIZAnime.com is the official online home to some of VIZ Media’s best-loved animated series, and a burgeoning social network for fans to connect and form an interactive community. Over 1,000 episodes are currently available, and new content is added on a weekly basis.

“Bleach remains one of the most successful and popular anime series in North America, and VIZ Media continues to break down time and distance barriers by making new episodes available within days of their original airing in Japan,” says Ken Sasaki, Sr. Vice President & General Manager, VIZ Media. “VIZAnime.com is the ultimate destination for the many popular VIZ Media animated titles, and currently contains an extensive catalog of hundreds of episodes from popular shows like Bleach, InuYasha, Naruto, The Prince of Tennis and more, all offered with accurate, high-quality streaming video that is completely free for viewers!”

Bleach is a tremendously successful multimedia property internationally. The manga has been licensed in numerous countries around the world and has sold over 2 million copies in the US. In North America, the manga has been a sales hit and the popular animated series is viewed weekly by millions. This success also includes an array of related video games, apparel, action figures and other merchandise.

Bleach animation can be viewed on Adult Swim and through a variety of other web-based video download and streaming outlets that have partnered with VIZ Media, including iTunes, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Amazon, and Hulu. For more information on Bleach, please visit bleach.viz.com. To view subtitled Bleach animated episodes, please visit VIZAnime.com.

RiffTrax: “Return of the King” Sample

from RiffTrax:

Available on 6/22 at RiffTrax

One of the hardest things to do with a popular series is to give it the conclusion it deserves. Some of the greatest entertainment phenomenons of our time, be it The Sopranos, Lost or Hi Honey, I’m Home! have failed to give fans the closure that they, as uninvolved spectators watching at home for free, feel they are entitled to. The Lord of the Rings series, on the other hand, has mastered the art of delivering a satisfying conclusion. And The Return of the King does it so well, in fact, that it decides to end seven or eight times.

The final chapter of one of the most beloved trilogies of all time finds our characters picking up where they left off. Frodo and Sam continue onwards towards Mt. Doom, despite Frodo increasingly appearing to Sam as a walking roast turkey. Aragorn faces down one of lifes toughest questions: whether to embrace his true destiny, or to combine three flavors of Combos into one bag and lay on the couch with his shirt off eating them. Gimli and Legolas have started an organic dog biscuit bakery in Vermont. And Mushmouth is futilely trying to convince the gang to make him the Buck Buck breaker instead of Fat Albert.

All the while, the fearsome Eye of Sauron is observing their movements in a style that can best be described as “pretty funny when you really think about it.” There’s also drunken table dancing, Elven poetry and a spider proboscis that you would best be served to never think about if you’re ever considering venturing into the outdoors again.

The journey through Cirith Ungol is never an easy one, so it’s best to join up with Mike, Kevin and Bill, who have their very own Light of Earendil*, tin of pipeweed**, and satchel of Lembas Bread***

*Can of Raid

**Big League Chew

***Bag of combos with three different flavors of Combos combined in it

Please note: This RiffTrax is for the theatrical version of Return of the King, not the Extended Edition

Ex-Boyfriend: Save 15% on Tees & Accessories for Summer

from Ex-Boyfriend:

Save 15% This Weekend Only!
Summer officially starts Monday! Are you ready for longer, hotter, sweatier days? The kind that make you change your shirt every few hours? If your current tee collection is starting to look ragged it’s time to re-stock. Now through Sunday, you can take 15% off any purchase at Ex-Boyfriend. Simply enter coupon code SUMMER15 at check out.

New Designs!
The shop is bursing at the seams with new t-shirt designs. We’ve got pirate monkeys, zombies, stoner meat products, bunnies, naughty geometry, and puns galore.

We Now Have Totes!
Hit the Farmers Market in style all summer with our brand new tote bags! Huge variety of colors and designs that are suitable for both dudes and ladies.

Be a Star on Our Blog
We’ve been sharing photos and interviews from our awesome fans on the blog and we’d love to feature you next. If you’d like to play along just send in your picture wearing some Ex-Boyfriend tees or accessories. We’ll email you back with some fun interview questions. Be sure to give us your mailing address and we’ll send you a little thank you.

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Check Out What’s New for Celebration V This Week

from StarWars.com:

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Discounted Travel Deadline Quickly Approaching — July 21
With rooms starting as low as just $65/night, attending Celebration has never been more affordable! Book now using our official travel desk before July 21 and save!

Fan Movie Challenge Awards
The Ninth Annual 2010 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge is in full swing but the deadline to enter your movie is fast approaching. Lucasfilm Ltd. and Fan Movie Challenge partner Atom.com are making a call for immediate submissions at starwars.Atom.com, Atom’s Star Wars movie website, before June 24. Moviemakers who make the finalist category this year can look forward to seeing their movie in the spotlight at Celebration V!

One Man Star Wars Trilogy at Celebration V
Charlie Ross, the creator and performer of “The One Man Star Wars Trilogy” will bring his show to Celebration V this August in Orlando. Using no props, and no instruments except his versatile and talented voice, Ross performs everything from dialogue and music to sound effects and battle scenes. Those who attend Star Wars Celebration V should not miss these performances. Read more about One Man Star Wars Trilogy here.

Star Wars Costume Contests
Veteran and amateur Star Wars costumers are invited to join in for two exciting costume contests at Star Wars Celebration V! With two Costume Pageants to showcase the finest costumes in the galaxy, you’ll have more opportunities to model your finery. Simply complete the online entry form here.

Collectors Panels
The Star Wars Collecting Panels will return to Celebration V, with new and interesting talks, giveaways, and events that will run all four days of the show. Gus Lopez, who organized the Collecting Panels for the past four Celebrations, is assembling a new lineup of subjects to entertain and inform all collectors, from beginners to the most experienced. See all of Star Wars Celebration V Collectors Panels here.

Orlando 101
Have you given any thought to what you’ll do after the show each evening, and in your days in town before and after the convention? Need some help planning what to do? Orlando 101 is your comprehensive, friendly guide to the best restaurants, attractions and activities that will ensure your trip to a far-off galaxy (otherwise known as Central Florida) is nothing short of out of this world! We’re also thrilled to offer you and your family a variety of special offers and savings at select locations, all of which simply require a flash of your CV show badge. View Your Orlando 101 Guide.

Exclusive T-Shirts on Sale Now Thru July 25!
Choose from Celebration V Logo T-Shirt (ONLY available for purchase online through July 25 — Don’t wait!) & Boba Fett Jet Ski T-Shirt (available for pre-order and onsite; onsite quantities will be limited). BUY TODAY!

Special Event for Celebration V Attendees
Last Tour to Endor hosted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Buy Tickets Here!

Free Celebration V e-Cards!
Select a design for your e-Card and tell your friends why they should join you at Star Wars Celebration V. We’ll email your FREE customized e-Cards to friends, family, co-workers, etc with your own personalized greeting. Send a FREE Star Wars Celebration V e-Card today!

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

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News that Squishes: Squishable Android Charity Auction

from Squishable:

Hello Folks!

If you were making some journalism-style s’mores, you wouldn’t want to sandwich just any old rubbery news in between those graham crackers! No! You’d want that sweet, gooey filling to be made of Squishy News! And here it is!

Squishable Android — It’s a cellphone operating system! It’s a small adorable robot thing! It’s both! Even iPhone owners have to admit that Android has an awesome mascot. This version is giant and fuzzy and green, and we’re auctioning one — just one — off for charity! Help support Child’s Play to get gaming software and toys to sick kids. Auction ends June 22, 2010. Karma plus cute equals awesomeness!

Squishable Restocks — A bunch of out-of-stock Squishies are back! It’s true! We would not kid about such a thing! We’ve got some more Squishable Penguins, Raccoons, Sharks, Whales and Frogs all set and ready to roll into your hands! Or elbows!

Two New Really Big Understudies!
Really Big Elephant Understudy — He is justifiably proud of his enormous, cuddly heft! Snurfling is much better when the snurfle-ee has their own area code.
Really Big Harbor Seal — Where does a really big, adorable harbor seal live? Anywhere he wants! Which is probably your couch.

And just a reminder, this month for every picture we receive of you and your Squishy we’re donating a dollar to GirlStart to empower girls in math, science and technology! Send ’em to HugMe@Squishable.com! Woo!

Are you spending way too much of your free time on Facebook? What a coincidence — so are we! Come say hi (and incidentally get coupons and stuff).

And hey, Twitter! If you’ve ever wondered what Zoe and Aaron and the rest of Squishy does all day long, this is your chance to voyeurize their squishy, squishy lives! I mean, seriously!

Thanks everyone!

Zoe and Aaron
squishable.com

The Future of Comics Has Arrived! Dark Horse, Toshiba, and “USA Today” Proudly Present “DH:HD”

from Dark Horse Comics:

Three leaders in pop culture have come together for a groundbreaking new program to bring comics to your desktop, doorstep, and digital TV! Following up on the success of USA Today’s Wednesday Comics program, it was announced today that the nation’s top-selling print newspaper will bring comics to the forefront of culture yet again. The program will showcase exclusive and all-new original content from Dark Horse Comics’ top properties and creators across a variety of media platforms.

“As an entertainment company, Dark Horse prides itself on pushing the boundaries with groundbreaking creators and content,” said Mike Richardson, president and publisher of Dark Horse Comics. “We’re excited to continue this tradition by showcasing some of our most exciting stories in this all-new program with these great partners.”

“As a leader in home entertainment built on Toshiba’s rich 130-year history of groundbreaking technologies, we are proud to associate our products, including our new LED HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players, with the compelling and legendary Dark Horse brand,” said Maria Repole, vice president of communications for Toshiba. “This truly exciting campaign will help Toshiba build a connection with a passionate group of consumers eager to experience fresh content in innovative ways.”

“USA Today is excited to be partnering with Toshiba and Dark Horse on this innovative program. It’s a terrific example of how USA Today can take exclusive content and turn it into a compelling cross-platform reader experience,” said Susan Lavington, senior vice president of marketing for USA Today.

The DH:HD (Dark Horse: High-Def) program kicks off today with an exclusive look at best-selling author Janet Evanovich’s first graphic novel, Troublemaker, in USA Today. The newspaper and Toshiba will maintain momentum by continuing to showcase Dark Horse’s content online, in print, and at the Comic-Con International in San Diego and New York Comic Con. In October, Dark Horse will roll out a series of all-new stories created exclusively for the program.

J!NX’s “Buffy Staked Edward” Hoodie

Tired of sparkly vampires? Are you on Team Buffy, as opposed to Team Edward or Team Jacob? J!NX now makes it possible to express both sentiments on one article of clothing. When you’re out hunting vampires, you’ll definitely want this fashion statement in your arsenal. That way, your immortal enemies will know exactly where you stand on the issue of Buffy vs. Twilight.

"Buffy Staked Edward" Hoodie

The Buffy Staked Edward Hoodie began life as a hugely popular T-Shirt and Women’s Tee, both of which are still available in the J!NX Shop. Since Vampire Slayers are traditionally female, there’s also a smaller Women’s Hoodie, cut to be more form-fitting than its male counterpart.

Thick enough to deflect the marble chill of a shirtless vampire, with a lined hood for extra warmth, the Buffy Staked Edward hoodie will keep you protected as you search the forest for Cullens to stake. Its sturdy, double-stitched seams will survive multiple maulings by Twihards seeking vengeance on behalf of their beloved Edward — if you wear this item in public, especially near movie theatres showing Eclipse, then durability is an important selling point — and the roomy kangaroo pocket provides a perfect place to conceal Mr. Pointy. Just be sure to concentrate on hiding your thoughts so Edward doesn’t read your mind and spoil your special “surprise” for him.

Sparkly vampires are unnatural. You know it; Buffy knows it. The world would be a better place if archetypes were respected and the Twilight saga came to a quicker demise, concluding “…And Then Buffy Staked Edward. The End”. Sorry, Bella. It looks like your choice between Edward and Jacob just got a lot easier.

For ladies who’d like to add a hidden touch of sexiness to their vampire butt-kicking ensemble, J!NX offers pairs of novelty underwear in matching black…

"Speak Friend and Enter" Boy Brief Panties

Remember when Cameron Diaz drove the fanboys wild in Charlie’s Angels by dancing in front of her bedroom mirror in a pair of Spider-Man Underoos? J!NX’s Speak Friend and Enter Boy Brief Panties raise the nerdiness level a few more notches by featuring a quote from The Lord of the Rings. The Underoo-style briefs are trimmed in white, a delicate thread of feminine pink running through the waistband elastic, with “speak friend and enter” written in an Elvish font across the front, a context that gives Gandalf’s famous words of advice a much naughtier meaning. Password indeed!

"Follow the Rabbit" Hot-short Panties

Even less subtle than the Tolkien undies are the Follow the Rabbit Hot-short Panties, inspired by The Matrix. If you’re not a Matrix fan, but still love Alice in Wonderland, then feel free to interpret “Follow the White Rabbit…” as a direct reference to Alice instead. Either way, these black short shorts are soft and flattering to female curves. (J!NX’s underwear tends to fit small, so you may need to order up a size.) Plus, the bunny illustration printed on the hip in white ink is cute, unless you’re Buffy‘s Anya — then it’s more terrifying than vampires.

Order directly through the J!NX website.

The Buffy Staked Edward T-Shirt and Hoodie, Speak Friend and Enter Boy Brief Panties, and Follow the Rabbit Hot-short Panties are distributed by J!NX.

Naruto Meets the True Face of Pain

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media invites fans to continue the adventure with their favorite ninja in Naruto Volume 48, now available in stores! Naruto is rated “T” for Teens and carries an estimated retail price of $9.99 US and $12.99 CAN.

Naruto, a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief and a wild sense of humor, is completely serious about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja! In this volume, Naruto is finally face-to-face with his ultimate nemesis, and finds out there’s way more to the true Pain than he could have ever imagined. As the consequences of the tumultuous politics of the past come to light, an unexpected turn of events puts a new ninja in power in Konoha — the first act by the new leader will change Naruto’s world forever.

Also included in this exciting volume as a special bonus is an exclusive collectible Naruto: Shippuden Collectible Card from Bandai America, featuring Sakura Haruno. Part of an exclusive three-card promotion, fans can collect the first card featuring Naruto Uzumaki, included in Bandai’s Series 17 Hobby Booster Boxes, and the third card featuring Kakashi Hatake, included in the August issue of Shonen Jump magazine (the best selling monthly manga anthology in North America), hitting retailers on July 6th.

Naruto depicts the adventures of a young boy named Naruto Uzumaki who trains to become a ninja, and through his exciting adventures, the young ninja learns the importance of friendship, teamwork, loyalty, hard work, creativity, ingenuity, and right versus wrong. Created by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto was first introduced in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga, and more than 100 million copies to date have been printed. The manga series has captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America.

For more information on Naruto please visit NARUTO.com.

Cinematic Titanic: “Danger on Tiki Island” on sale!

from Cinematic Titanic:

Hi Everyone,

Just want to let you know that our new DVD, Cinematic Titanic Live: “Danger on Tiki Island” goes on sale at 12:01 am EDT tonight! (Tuesday morning).

Get it on DVD via our CT STORE OR Download from EZTakes.com.

(click to see trailer)

– DVD and Download both include the bonus documentary CT Live: “Between the Riffs”
– Available Worldwide
– Presented in anamorphic widescreen

We hope you’ll enjoy this, our 10th Episode (and spread the word when you do!)

Thanks!
The Titans