VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLISHING ACQUISTIONS AT ANIME NYC
Titles Launching Next Summer Include Junji Ito’s VENUS IN THE BLIND SPOT And SPLATOON: SQUID KIDS COMEDY SHOW
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media announced exciting new publishing acquisitions scheduled for release throughout the Summer of 2020 during its official panel held at Anime NYC.
From the Eisner award-winning horror master Junji Ito, VENUS IN THE BLIND SPOT is a “best of” hardcover collection of creepy tales featuring special interior color pages and illustrations. A new Splatoon manga series was also announced for fans of all ages: SPLATOON: SQUID KIDS COMEDY SHOW is a series of gag comics filled with Inkling antics from the hit Nintendo video game.
Additional information on each of these titles will be announced in the near future.
VENUS IN THE BLIND SPOT By Junji Ito
This ultimate collection presents the most remarkable short works of Junji Ito’s career, featuring an adaptation of Rampo Edogawa’s classic horror story “Human Chair” and fan favorite “The Enigma of Amigara Fault.” In a deluxe presentation with special color pages and color illustrations from his most recent long-form manga NO LONGER HUMAN, every page invites readers to revel in a world of terror.
SPLATOON: SQUID KIDS COMEDY SHOW By Hideki Goto
New Inklings take center stage as they and their friends embark on hilarious escapades in the world of Splatoon, the hit video game series from Nintendo!
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Friday, November 29, 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Bluefin Details Its Exclusives and Guests for Anime NYC 2019
BLUEFIN DETAILS ANIME NYC 2019 EVENTS AND SHOW EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS
Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of Mobile Suite Gundam With Special Anime NYC Products, Dragon Ball World Adventure S.H.Figuarts Exclusives, GunPla Builders World Cup And Appearances By Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino
Anaheim, CA – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, has detailed a host of show exclusive products and special activities set to take place at Anime NYC 2019. Attendees are invited to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam with specially branded products and appearances by famed Gundam creator and director, Yoshiyuki Tomino.
Anime NYC 2019 will take place November 15th – 17th, 2019 at the Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. Full details are available at: http://animenyc.com/.
Bluefin will be located in Booth #720.
Exclusive Bluefin Products Available at Anime NYC 2019
Stop by the Bluefin Booth #720 for a wide array of exclusive products from Bandai Spirits Hobby and Tamashii Nations.
Apparel:
Gundam 40th Anniversary Hoodie (Sizes M to 2XL) - $60
Gundam 40th Anniversary T-Shirt (Sizes M to 3XL) - $30
Gundam 40th Anniversary Hat - $30
Gundam 40th Anniversary Towel - $15
Bandai Spirits Hobby:
Haro Basic Green (Clear Color Variant) - $8
Momoharo (Clear Color Variant) - $8
SDCS Zaku (Clear Color Variant) - $10
SDCS Zeta Gundam (Clear Color Variant) - $13
HD 00 Sky (Dive Into Dimension Clear Variant) - $18
HG Destiny Gundam (Clear Color Variant) - $25
HG Freedom Gundam vs. Force Impulse Gundam Battle of Destiny Set - $48
RG Sazabi (Clear Color Variant) - $50
MG ZZ Gundam (Clear Color Variant) - $70
MG Tallgeese II (Special Coating Variant) - $80
MG Zaku II High Mobility Type “Psycho Zaku” (Half Mechanical Clear) - $100
Tamashii Nations:
Catch a variety of exclusives from the Dragon Ball World Adventure available for purchase. The booth also will showcase and offer for purchase a wide variety of other Tamashii Nations’ items from Gundam, Star Wars, Marvel and more.
Metal Build - Strike Freedom Gundam Soul Blue Version · MSRP: $270
Dragon Ball World Adventure Exclusives:
S.H.Figuarts GOKU BLACK SUPER SAIYAN ROSE Event Exclusive Color Edition - $75
S.H.Figuarts GOLDEN FRIEZA Event Exclusive Color Edition - $65
S.H.Figuarts ULTIMATE SON GOHAN Event Exclusive Color Edition - $55
S.H.Figuarts SON GOKU KID Event Exclusive Color Edition - $55
Anime NYC 2019 Bluefin / Bandai Show Activities
2019 GunPla Builder’s World Cup
Anime NYC 2019 will host the Northeast U.S. Regional Qualifier for Bandai’s 2019 GunPla Builder’s World Cup. The contest is a yearly event held amongst modelers to show off their completed Gundam models. Top modelers from the U.S. as well as Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, Italy, France, Vietnam, and Canada battle it out for the title of GunPla World Cup Champion. Contest categories include Best Universal Century Model, Best Alternate Universe, Best Super Deformed (SD), and Best Factory Finish. Models are judged on painting, craftsmanship, and overall concept. The winning U.S. representative will go on to compete against winning modelers from other countries in the Final Round to held in Japan on December 9th.
Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino
Famed Mobile Suit Gundam creator and director, Yoshiyuki Tomino, will attend Anime NYC as an Official Guest to mark the 40th anniversary of his landmark property. He will participate in several panels and autograph sessions. Please visit http://animenyc.com/autographs2019/ for information on the signing sessions. Yoshiyuki Tomino will only autograph official Gundam products for series he personally worked on, including the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series and the new Gundam Reconquista in G (G-Reco) movie that will premiere at Anime NYC.
U.S. Premiere of Gundam Reconquista in G Anime Film
Attendees are invited to attend the U.S. Premiere of Gundam Reconquista in G. The screening will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 6:30pm in Room 1E13, immediately following the GunPla Builders World Cup official panel.
About Bluefin
Bluefin is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. As a Bandai Namco group company, Bluefin distributes products in the U.S. for Bandai Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan. The company’s array of brand offerings also includes products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys, for which the company is the North American exclusive distributor. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bluefinbrands/
https://www.facebook.com/BluefinBrands/
https://twitter.com/BluefinBrands
https://www.youtube.com/channel/BluefinVideos
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Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of Mobile Suite Gundam With Special Anime NYC Products, Dragon Ball World Adventure S.H.Figuarts Exclusives, GunPla Builders World Cup And Appearances By Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino
Anaheim, CA – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, has detailed a host of show exclusive products and special activities set to take place at Anime NYC 2019. Attendees are invited to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam with specially branded products and appearances by famed Gundam creator and director, Yoshiyuki Tomino.
Anime NYC 2019 will take place November 15th – 17th, 2019 at the Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. Full details are available at: http://animenyc.com/.
Bluefin will be located in Booth #720.
Exclusive Bluefin Products Available at Anime NYC 2019
Stop by the Bluefin Booth #720 for a wide array of exclusive products from Bandai Spirits Hobby and Tamashii Nations.
Apparel:
Gundam 40th Anniversary Hoodie (Sizes M to 2XL) - $60
Gundam 40th Anniversary T-Shirt (Sizes M to 3XL) - $30
Gundam 40th Anniversary Hat - $30
Gundam 40th Anniversary Towel - $15
Bandai Spirits Hobby:
Haro Basic Green (Clear Color Variant) - $8
Momoharo (Clear Color Variant) - $8
SDCS Zaku (Clear Color Variant) - $10
SDCS Zeta Gundam (Clear Color Variant) - $13
HD 00 Sky (Dive Into Dimension Clear Variant) - $18
HG Destiny Gundam (Clear Color Variant) - $25
HG Freedom Gundam vs. Force Impulse Gundam Battle of Destiny Set - $48
RG Sazabi (Clear Color Variant) - $50
MG ZZ Gundam (Clear Color Variant) - $70
MG Tallgeese II (Special Coating Variant) - $80
MG Zaku II High Mobility Type “Psycho Zaku” (Half Mechanical Clear) - $100
Tamashii Nations:
Catch a variety of exclusives from the Dragon Ball World Adventure available for purchase. The booth also will showcase and offer for purchase a wide variety of other Tamashii Nations’ items from Gundam, Star Wars, Marvel and more.
Metal Build - Strike Freedom Gundam Soul Blue Version · MSRP: $270
Dragon Ball World Adventure Exclusives:
S.H.Figuarts GOKU BLACK SUPER SAIYAN ROSE Event Exclusive Color Edition - $75
S.H.Figuarts GOLDEN FRIEZA Event Exclusive Color Edition - $65
S.H.Figuarts ULTIMATE SON GOHAN Event Exclusive Color Edition - $55
S.H.Figuarts SON GOKU KID Event Exclusive Color Edition - $55
Anime NYC 2019 Bluefin / Bandai Show Activities
2019 GunPla Builder’s World Cup
Anime NYC 2019 will host the Northeast U.S. Regional Qualifier for Bandai’s 2019 GunPla Builder’s World Cup. The contest is a yearly event held amongst modelers to show off their completed Gundam models. Top modelers from the U.S. as well as Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, Italy, France, Vietnam, and Canada battle it out for the title of GunPla World Cup Champion. Contest categories include Best Universal Century Model, Best Alternate Universe, Best Super Deformed (SD), and Best Factory Finish. Models are judged on painting, craftsmanship, and overall concept. The winning U.S. representative will go on to compete against winning modelers from other countries in the Final Round to held in Japan on December 9th.
Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino
Famed Mobile Suit Gundam creator and director, Yoshiyuki Tomino, will attend Anime NYC as an Official Guest to mark the 40th anniversary of his landmark property. He will participate in several panels and autograph sessions. Please visit http://animenyc.com/autographs2019/ for information on the signing sessions. Yoshiyuki Tomino will only autograph official Gundam products for series he personally worked on, including the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series and the new Gundam Reconquista in G (G-Reco) movie that will premiere at Anime NYC.
U.S. Premiere of Gundam Reconquista in G Anime Film
Attendees are invited to attend the U.S. Premiere of Gundam Reconquista in G. The screening will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 6:30pm in Room 1E13, immediately following the GunPla Builders World Cup official panel.
About Bluefin
Bluefin is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. As a Bandai Namco group company, Bluefin distributes products in the U.S. for Bandai Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan. The company’s array of brand offerings also includes products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys, for which the company is the North American exclusive distributor. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bluefinbrands/
https://www.facebook.com/BluefinBrands/
https://twitter.com/BluefinBrands
https://www.youtube.com/channel/BluefinVideos
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VIZ Media Will Exhibit at Anime NYC 2019, Starting Nov. 15th
Visit VIZ Media During Anime NYC 2019 At Booth #641
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR ANIME NYC 2019
Welcome DR. STONE Manga Creators And Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of NARUTO With Special Events And Guests
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media proudly presents exciting panel events, special guests and other fun activities for Anime NYC 2019. Anime NYC will take place November 15th – 17th, 2019 at the Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. Full details are available at: animenyc.com
This year, DR. STONE manga creators Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi will participate in Anime NYC 2019 as Official Guests. VIZ Media will also mark NARUTO’s 20th Anniversary with a special YEAR OF NARUTO celebration by bringing out English voice actors Maile Flanagan (Voice of Naruto) and Amanda Miller (Voice of Boruto) for a series of signing sessions and panel discussions.
The VIZ Originals imprint continues its participation in portfolio review sessions at Anime NYC. Reviews will be conducted by Fawn Lau, Executive Editor for VIZ Originals. For more details and to sign up please visit: viz.com/originals
During the convention, VIZ Media’s Booth #641 will offer a wide array of exclusives and early releases for sale. Attendees can also take part in fun booth activities including a SAILOR MOON-themed photo-opportunity! Pose with Sailor Moon and share your experience directly via social media.
VIZ Media’s Anime NYC 2019 Official Panels & Signings:
Friday, November 15th
1:30pm - SHONEN JUMP Panel with DR. STONE Creators
Room 1E09
SHONEN JUMP, home of the world’s greatest manga – including MY HERO ACADEMIA, DRAGON BALL SUPER, DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA, THE PROMISED NEVERLAND and BLACK CLOVER – returns to Anime NYC with special guests Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, the creators of DR. STONE! Swing by our panel to discuss your favorite SHONEN JUMP series and look forward to some free giveaways, special prizes and much more!
3:00pm - DR. STONE Creators Autograph Session
Private Autograph Area*
Meet Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, the creators of the bestselling SHONEN JUMP manga series and receive a personalized shikishi art board.
Saturday, November 16th
11:00am - NARUTO & BORUTO English Voice Actor Autograph Session
Private Autograph Area*
In honor of the YEAR OF NARUTO 20th Anniversary celebration, attendees are invited to meet Maile Flanagan (Voice of Naruto) and Amanda Miller (Voice of Boruto) and receive a personalized poster.
12:00pm - DR. STONE Panel Presented by VIZ Media
Special Events Hall
Get ready for a rockin' time! Join Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, creators of the hit SHONEN JUMP manga and anime series DR. STONE, as they share their marble-ous stories and insightful gems that fans are 10 BILLION PERCENT certain to enjoy!
1:30pm - DR. STONE Manga Creators Autograph Session
Private Autograph Area*
Meet DR. STONE creators Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi and receive a personalized Shikishi art board.
5:00pm = NARUTO: 20th Anniversary Celebration Presented by VIZ Media
Room 1E09
20 YEARS OF NARUTO! Masashi Kishimoto’s ninja epic made its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, and it has become one of the bestselling manga and anime of all time. Join the VIZ team along with Maile Flanagan (Voice of Naruto) and Amanda Miller (Voice of Boruto) to kick off a party 20 years in the making! BELIEVE IT!
Sunday, November 17th
1:00pm - VIZ Media’s World of Voice Acting Featuring Voices from SAILOR MOON and BORUTO
Special Events Hall
VIZ Media is bringing you some of the most talented voices behind SAILOR MOON, NARUTO and BORUTO to Anime NYC, including Maile Flanagan (from NARUTO), Amanda Miller (from BORUTO) and Erika Harlacher (from SAILOR MOON)! Join the panel and discuss the creativity behind voice acting, your favorite anime moments and much more!
2:30pm - NARUTO & BORUTO English Voice Actor Autograph Session
Private Autograph Area*
A special encore autograph session with Maile Flanagan and Amanda Miller.
*Tickets are distributed via a pre-show lottery. Please see Anime NYC's Autograph Page for more information: animenyc.com/autographs2019
The VIZ Media booth’s retail area will offer a variety of must-have Anime NYC 2019 exclusives:
Each purchase comes with a special 2019 limited edition tote bag offered in two distinct designs: POKÉMON or SAILOR MOON.
JUJUTSU KAISEN Vol. 1 - Early Release! $10
MY HERO ACADEMIA Vol. 22 - Early Release! $10
MY HERO ACADEMIA & ONE-PUNCH MAN Manga Replicas - $15 each
NARUTO 20th Anniversary Poster - $50
ONE-PUNCH MAN Enamel Pin - $10
SAILOR MOON: SAILOR STARS T-Shirt - $20
SHONEN JUMP T-Shirt - $30 (only $25 when you show your SJ app!)
For information on anime, manga and other titles published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR ANIME NYC 2019
Welcome DR. STONE Manga Creators And Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of NARUTO With Special Events And Guests
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media proudly presents exciting panel events, special guests and other fun activities for Anime NYC 2019. Anime NYC will take place November 15th – 17th, 2019 at the Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. Full details are available at: animenyc.com
This year, DR. STONE manga creators Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi will participate in Anime NYC 2019 as Official Guests. VIZ Media will also mark NARUTO’s 20th Anniversary with a special YEAR OF NARUTO celebration by bringing out English voice actors Maile Flanagan (Voice of Naruto) and Amanda Miller (Voice of Boruto) for a series of signing sessions and panel discussions.
The VIZ Originals imprint continues its participation in portfolio review sessions at Anime NYC. Reviews will be conducted by Fawn Lau, Executive Editor for VIZ Originals. For more details and to sign up please visit: viz.com/originals
During the convention, VIZ Media’s Booth #641 will offer a wide array of exclusives and early releases for sale. Attendees can also take part in fun booth activities including a SAILOR MOON-themed photo-opportunity! Pose with Sailor Moon and share your experience directly via social media.
VIZ Media’s Anime NYC 2019 Official Panels & Signings:
Friday, November 15th
1:30pm - SHONEN JUMP Panel with DR. STONE Creators
Room 1E09
SHONEN JUMP, home of the world’s greatest manga – including MY HERO ACADEMIA, DRAGON BALL SUPER, DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA, THE PROMISED NEVERLAND and BLACK CLOVER – returns to Anime NYC with special guests Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, the creators of DR. STONE! Swing by our panel to discuss your favorite SHONEN JUMP series and look forward to some free giveaways, special prizes and much more!
3:00pm - DR. STONE Creators Autograph Session
Private Autograph Area*
Meet Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, the creators of the bestselling SHONEN JUMP manga series and receive a personalized shikishi art board.
Saturday, November 16th
11:00am - NARUTO & BORUTO English Voice Actor Autograph Session
Private Autograph Area*
In honor of the YEAR OF NARUTO 20th Anniversary celebration, attendees are invited to meet Maile Flanagan (Voice of Naruto) and Amanda Miller (Voice of Boruto) and receive a personalized poster.
12:00pm - DR. STONE Panel Presented by VIZ Media
Special Events Hall
Get ready for a rockin' time! Join Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, creators of the hit SHONEN JUMP manga and anime series DR. STONE, as they share their marble-ous stories and insightful gems that fans are 10 BILLION PERCENT certain to enjoy!
1:30pm - DR. STONE Manga Creators Autograph Session
Private Autograph Area*
Meet DR. STONE creators Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi and receive a personalized Shikishi art board.
5:00pm = NARUTO: 20th Anniversary Celebration Presented by VIZ Media
Room 1E09
20 YEARS OF NARUTO! Masashi Kishimoto’s ninja epic made its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, and it has become one of the bestselling manga and anime of all time. Join the VIZ team along with Maile Flanagan (Voice of Naruto) and Amanda Miller (Voice of Boruto) to kick off a party 20 years in the making! BELIEVE IT!
Sunday, November 17th
1:00pm - VIZ Media’s World of Voice Acting Featuring Voices from SAILOR MOON and BORUTO
Special Events Hall
VIZ Media is bringing you some of the most talented voices behind SAILOR MOON, NARUTO and BORUTO to Anime NYC, including Maile Flanagan (from NARUTO), Amanda Miller (from BORUTO) and Erika Harlacher (from SAILOR MOON)! Join the panel and discuss the creativity behind voice acting, your favorite anime moments and much more!
2:30pm - NARUTO & BORUTO English Voice Actor Autograph Session
Private Autograph Area*
A special encore autograph session with Maile Flanagan and Amanda Miller.
*Tickets are distributed via a pre-show lottery. Please see Anime NYC's Autograph Page for more information: animenyc.com/autographs2019
The VIZ Media booth’s retail area will offer a variety of must-have Anime NYC 2019 exclusives:
Each purchase comes with a special 2019 limited edition tote bag offered in two distinct designs: POKÉMON or SAILOR MOON.
JUJUTSU KAISEN Vol. 1 - Early Release! $10
MY HERO ACADEMIA Vol. 22 - Early Release! $10
MY HERO ACADEMIA & ONE-PUNCH MAN Manga Replicas - $15 each
NARUTO 20th Anniversary Poster - $50
ONE-PUNCH MAN Enamel Pin - $10
SAILOR MOON: SAILOR STARS T-Shirt - $20
SHONEN JUMP T-Shirt - $30 (only $25 when you show your SJ app!)
For information on anime, manga and other titles published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Sunday, November 10, 2019
"Dr. Stone" Manga Creators to Appear at Anime NYC 2019
VIZ MEDIA AND ANIME NYC WELCOME DR. STONE CREATORS RIICHIRO INAGAKI AND BOICHI IN THEIR FIRST JOINT APPEARANCE
Acclaimed Manga Team To Attend New York’s Largest Japanese Pop Culture Celebration
New York, NY - Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll and VIZ Media announced Dr. STONE manga creators Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi will participate in Anime NYC 2019 as Official Guests and that the prominent manga and recently debuted anime series will play a major role in New York’s largest anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture convention.
Inagaki and Boichi will join over 40,000 fans, guests, and publishers from across the U.S. and Japan at Anime NYC, November 15-17,2019 inside the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan.
Dr. STONE is an ongoing manga series spanning over 10 volumes and 100 chapters in Japan. In the series, all of humanity is turned to stone. Many millennia after that cataclysmic event, high school student Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim—until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilization with the power of science! Dr. STONE is published in the popular Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan, with VIZ Media releasing the book in the U.S. A hotly-anticipated anime adaption featuring the voices of Yusuke Kobayashi, Makoto Furukawa, and Kana Ichinose debuted on July 5 and is available in the U.S. now on Crunchyroll.
Dr. STONE writer Riichiro Inagaki is also the author of the sports drama Eyeshield 21, and Dr. STONE artist Boichi is the prolific Korean illustrator behind Sun-Ken Rock. Both will participate in panels, autograph signings, and special events at Anime NYC to celebrate Dr. STONE’s success. More details about their schedules will be revealed this fall.
“We’re deeply excited to welcome Mr. Inagaki and Boichi to Anime NYC,” said Anime NYC Show Director Peter Tatara. “Dr. STONE has taken the world by storm, and we’re privileged to welcome the creators of one of the year’s biggest manga to the biggest city in America!”
“Dr. STONE is a smart new series that imagines a post-apocalyptic world and the role science will play in a budding human civilization,” says John Bae, VIZ Media Editor. “With Inagaki’s sharp storytelling and Boichi’s clean art style, we’re honored to welcome Dr. STONE’s duo to Anime NYC.”
Anime NYC will continue to announce more guests from both America and Japan throughout the summer and fall, and attendees can look forward to the latest from sponsors, partners, and publishers including Crunchyroll, Animate, Aniplex of America, BANDAI NAMCO Arts, Funimation, GKIDS, HIDIVE, Kodansha Comics, Sentai Filmworks, Tokyo Otaku Mode, Vertical, Inc, VIZ Media, and Yen Press. Fans wanting to learn the latest can follow Anime NYC on Facebook and Twitter. Tickets to this year’s Anime NYC are available now.
ABOUT RIICHIRO INAGAKI:
Riichiro Inagaki is a Japanese manga writer from Tokyo. He is the writer for the sports manga series Eyeshield 21, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and is published in English by VIZ Media. His current series, Dr. STONE, won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shonen manga and has been adapted into an anime.
ABOUT BOICHI:
Boichi is a Korean-born artist currently living and working in Japan. His previous works include Origin, Sun-Ken Rock, and Terra Formars Asimov. His art can be seen in the popular Shonen Jump manga series Dr. STONE.
ABOUT VIZ MEDIA:
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
ABOUT ANIME NYC POWERED BY CRUNCHYROLL:
Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll is New York City’s anime convention! A showcase of the best of Japanese pop culture in the biggest city in America, Anime NYC brings anime fans and publishers together for three days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan. This year’s event takes place November 15-17 in New York’s Javits Center, and we invite you to join over 40,000 fans for a celebration of Japanese animation, manga, cosplay, movies, food, fashion, travel, technology, toys, and games in the heart of NYC! For more, visit animenyc.com.
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Acclaimed Manga Team To Attend New York’s Largest Japanese Pop Culture Celebration
New York, NY - Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll and VIZ Media announced Dr. STONE manga creators Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi will participate in Anime NYC 2019 as Official Guests and that the prominent manga and recently debuted anime series will play a major role in New York’s largest anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture convention.
Inagaki and Boichi will join over 40,000 fans, guests, and publishers from across the U.S. and Japan at Anime NYC, November 15-17,2019 inside the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan.
Dr. STONE is an ongoing manga series spanning over 10 volumes and 100 chapters in Japan. In the series, all of humanity is turned to stone. Many millennia after that cataclysmic event, high school student Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim—until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilization with the power of science! Dr. STONE is published in the popular Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan, with VIZ Media releasing the book in the U.S. A hotly-anticipated anime adaption featuring the voices of Yusuke Kobayashi, Makoto Furukawa, and Kana Ichinose debuted on July 5 and is available in the U.S. now on Crunchyroll.
Dr. STONE writer Riichiro Inagaki is also the author of the sports drama Eyeshield 21, and Dr. STONE artist Boichi is the prolific Korean illustrator behind Sun-Ken Rock. Both will participate in panels, autograph signings, and special events at Anime NYC to celebrate Dr. STONE’s success. More details about their schedules will be revealed this fall.
“We’re deeply excited to welcome Mr. Inagaki and Boichi to Anime NYC,” said Anime NYC Show Director Peter Tatara. “Dr. STONE has taken the world by storm, and we’re privileged to welcome the creators of one of the year’s biggest manga to the biggest city in America!”
“Dr. STONE is a smart new series that imagines a post-apocalyptic world and the role science will play in a budding human civilization,” says John Bae, VIZ Media Editor. “With Inagaki’s sharp storytelling and Boichi’s clean art style, we’re honored to welcome Dr. STONE’s duo to Anime NYC.”
Anime NYC will continue to announce more guests from both America and Japan throughout the summer and fall, and attendees can look forward to the latest from sponsors, partners, and publishers including Crunchyroll, Animate, Aniplex of America, BANDAI NAMCO Arts, Funimation, GKIDS, HIDIVE, Kodansha Comics, Sentai Filmworks, Tokyo Otaku Mode, Vertical, Inc, VIZ Media, and Yen Press. Fans wanting to learn the latest can follow Anime NYC on Facebook and Twitter. Tickets to this year’s Anime NYC are available now.
ABOUT RIICHIRO INAGAKI:
Riichiro Inagaki is a Japanese manga writer from Tokyo. He is the writer for the sports manga series Eyeshield 21, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and is published in English by VIZ Media. His current series, Dr. STONE, won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shonen manga and has been adapted into an anime.
ABOUT BOICHI:
Boichi is a Korean-born artist currently living and working in Japan. His previous works include Origin, Sun-Ken Rock, and Terra Formars Asimov. His art can be seen in the popular Shonen Jump manga series Dr. STONE.
ABOUT VIZ MEDIA:
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
ABOUT ANIME NYC POWERED BY CRUNCHYROLL:
Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll is New York City’s anime convention! A showcase of the best of Japanese pop culture in the biggest city in America, Anime NYC brings anime fans and publishers together for three days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan. This year’s event takes place November 15-17 in New York’s Javits Center, and we invite you to join over 40,000 fans for a celebration of Japanese animation, manga, cosplay, movies, food, fashion, travel, technology, toys, and games in the heart of NYC! For more, visit animenyc.com.
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Sunday, October 6, 2019
Coach and Michael B. Jordan Announce Naruto-Inspired Fashion Line
COACH INTRODUCES COACH X MICHAEL B. JORDAN
New Naruto-Inspired Capsule Collection Designed in Collaboration with Michael B. Jordan Film Directed by Black Panther Alum Rachel Morrison
NEW YORK, NY – Coach announces the launch of Coach x Michael B. Jordan, the first-of-its-kind creative collaboration with actor, producer and first global face of Coach menswear, Michael B. Jordan. Inspired by his cultural influences and community, his love of Naruto, and his passion for bringing unique voices to the forefront, this unisex ready-to-wear, footwear and bag collection is Jordan’s first foray into fashion design, guided by the expertise of Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers.
Created in partnership with VIZ Media, the collection combines Coach craftsmanship with Jordan’s affinity for functional fashion and graphic codes from the world of Naruto, a popular Japanese anime and manga. Product ranges from parkas, jean jackets and pullovers to backpacks, utility packs and hybrid sneaker boots. Infused with technical details like removable sleeves, tactical straps and elastic closures, it also features imagery of characters from Naruto, as well as the series’ trademark “eye” motifs reimagined with Coach’s Retro C graphic. These references tie back to the story of Naruto Uzumaki himself, a young ninja who begins his journey as an outsider and earns the respect of his community as he works with his friends to protect it. The Naruto backstory speaks closely to Jordan’s own narrative as an outlier building bridges inside and outside of the Hollywood establishment, and echoes Coach’s commitment to community and courage.
To launch the collection, Coach releases a campaign that fuses its values and craftsmanship with Jordan’s cinematic skill and Naruto’s mystic iconography. The hero film, conceived by Jordan and directed by Rachel Morrison, who collaborated with Jordan previously as the director of photography on Black Panther, takes place in a neon-drenched Tokyo street, and moves between moments of modern-day grit and magical realism, placing an emphasis on the power of connection.
“Working with Mike is always a great experience,” said Vevers. “He’s a great collaborator because he always puts his heart and soul into everything he does, and because he brought something authentic and personal to the collection.”
"With my name on this collection, it was important to design pieces that represent my cultural influences and my community; pieces that I could see my friends, family and fans wearing with pride,” said Jordan. “As with all aspects of my work, this collection is about bringing fresh perspectives and unique voices to the forefront. Expanding into the fashion design space was rewarding beyond my expectations. I’m grateful to Stuart and Coach for providing me with the opportunity and expertise to execute a collection I’m extremely proud of.”
Coach will also celebrate the collection with global pop-ups in Japan, Malaysia and the United States, a dedicated Coach experience in the VIZ Media booth at New York Comic Con on October 3-6, 2019, and a range of limited-edition T-shirts.
The Coach x Michael B. Jordan collection is now available online at Coach.com and in stores.
ABOUT COACH
Coach is a global design house of modern luxury leather goods, apparel, footwear, fragrance, eyewear and a full range of lifestyle accessories. Founded in 1941, Coach has a longstanding reputation built on quality craftsmanship and is defined by its confident New York style. The brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach. Coach products are available in approximately 55 countries through its network of directly operated stores, travel retail shops and sales to wholesale customers and independent third-party distributors, as well as through coach.com.
ABOUT NARUTO
The beloved ninja action franchise made its debut in 1999 in a manga created by Masashi Kishimoto, revolutionized manga and anime, and continues to captivate millions of fans internationally. The Coach x Michael B. Jordan collection is an integral part of the year-long NARUTO 20th Anniversary celebration. The NARUTO brand family includes the original manga series (published by VIZ Media in English), together with the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films, as well as the latest manga & anime sequel, BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS. In the NARUTO manga and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits.
Additional information on NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN in North America is available at viz.com/naruto.
ABOUT VIZ MEDIA, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
Coach is a Tapestry, Inc. brand. Tapestry is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TPR.
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New Naruto-Inspired Capsule Collection Designed in Collaboration with Michael B. Jordan Film Directed by Black Panther Alum Rachel Morrison
NEW YORK, NY – Coach announces the launch of Coach x Michael B. Jordan, the first-of-its-kind creative collaboration with actor, producer and first global face of Coach menswear, Michael B. Jordan. Inspired by his cultural influences and community, his love of Naruto, and his passion for bringing unique voices to the forefront, this unisex ready-to-wear, footwear and bag collection is Jordan’s first foray into fashion design, guided by the expertise of Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers.
Created in partnership with VIZ Media, the collection combines Coach craftsmanship with Jordan’s affinity for functional fashion and graphic codes from the world of Naruto, a popular Japanese anime and manga. Product ranges from parkas, jean jackets and pullovers to backpacks, utility packs and hybrid sneaker boots. Infused with technical details like removable sleeves, tactical straps and elastic closures, it also features imagery of characters from Naruto, as well as the series’ trademark “eye” motifs reimagined with Coach’s Retro C graphic. These references tie back to the story of Naruto Uzumaki himself, a young ninja who begins his journey as an outsider and earns the respect of his community as he works with his friends to protect it. The Naruto backstory speaks closely to Jordan’s own narrative as an outlier building bridges inside and outside of the Hollywood establishment, and echoes Coach’s commitment to community and courage.
To launch the collection, Coach releases a campaign that fuses its values and craftsmanship with Jordan’s cinematic skill and Naruto’s mystic iconography. The hero film, conceived by Jordan and directed by Rachel Morrison, who collaborated with Jordan previously as the director of photography on Black Panther, takes place in a neon-drenched Tokyo street, and moves between moments of modern-day grit and magical realism, placing an emphasis on the power of connection.
“Working with Mike is always a great experience,” said Vevers. “He’s a great collaborator because he always puts his heart and soul into everything he does, and because he brought something authentic and personal to the collection.”
"With my name on this collection, it was important to design pieces that represent my cultural influences and my community; pieces that I could see my friends, family and fans wearing with pride,” said Jordan. “As with all aspects of my work, this collection is about bringing fresh perspectives and unique voices to the forefront. Expanding into the fashion design space was rewarding beyond my expectations. I’m grateful to Stuart and Coach for providing me with the opportunity and expertise to execute a collection I’m extremely proud of.”
Coach will also celebrate the collection with global pop-ups in Japan, Malaysia and the United States, a dedicated Coach experience in the VIZ Media booth at New York Comic Con on October 3-6, 2019, and a range of limited-edition T-shirts.
The Coach x Michael B. Jordan collection is now available online at Coach.com and in stores.
ABOUT COACH
Coach is a global design house of modern luxury leather goods, apparel, footwear, fragrance, eyewear and a full range of lifestyle accessories. Founded in 1941, Coach has a longstanding reputation built on quality craftsmanship and is defined by its confident New York style. The brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach. Coach products are available in approximately 55 countries through its network of directly operated stores, travel retail shops and sales to wholesale customers and independent third-party distributors, as well as through coach.com.
ABOUT NARUTO
The beloved ninja action franchise made its debut in 1999 in a manga created by Masashi Kishimoto, revolutionized manga and anime, and continues to captivate millions of fans internationally. The Coach x Michael B. Jordan collection is an integral part of the year-long NARUTO 20th Anniversary celebration. The NARUTO brand family includes the original manga series (published by VIZ Media in English), together with the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films, as well as the latest manga & anime sequel, BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS. In the NARUTO manga and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits.
Additional information on NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN in North America is available at viz.com/naruto.
ABOUT VIZ MEDIA, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
Coach is a Tapestry, Inc. brand. Tapestry is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TPR.
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Thursday, October 3, 2019
VIZ Media Announces Its Guests Line-up for New York Comic Con 2019
Visit VIZ Media in Booth #1336 at New York Comic Con
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES INCREDIBLE GUESTS FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON 2019
Catch The Talented Voice Actors And Creative Talent Behind SEIS MANOS And Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA At The East Coast’s Biggest Pop Culture Convention
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media lines up a weekend of official panels and autograph sessions featuring the creative staff and voice cast from VIZ Media’s SEIS MANOS and Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA at New York Comic Con 2019 (NYCC). NYCC takes place October 3rd–6th, 2019 at the Javits Convention Center; Details are available at newyorkcomiccon.com.
Get the latest news on upcoming anime, manga and video game releases during VIZ Media’s official panel, which will feature Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA’s Creator, Writer and Executive Producer Warren Ellis and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula) and Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha). Fans can dive even deeper into the hit series during the show’s official panel later that weekend, presented and hosted by VIZ Media, with additional appearances by director Sam Deats and asst. director Adam Deats. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet some of the special CASTLEVANIA guests during an NYCC autograph session.
VIZ Media’s first original animated property, SEIS MANOS, comes to New York Comic Con with a special screening of Episode 1 followed by a voice cast and staff Q&A session. Attendees can meet the SEIS MANOS guests, co-creator Alvaro Rodriguez (Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series), Jonny Cruz (Overwatch) and Angelica Vale (Jane The Virgin), in a special autograph session after the screening. Co-produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios, SEIS MANOS launches worldwide on Netflix October 3rd.
VIZ Media’s New York Comic Con 2019 Panels & Signings:
Friday, October 4th
5:15pm - VIZ Media Official Panel with Special Guests from Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA
Room 1A06
Join us as we talk about some of your favorite manga and anime. We’ll also be revealing big news, chatting with incredible guests and handing out prizes! The panel will feature CASTLEVANIA’s creator and writer Warren Ellis and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula) and Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha).
7:00pm - Warren Ellis Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Meet Warren Ellis, the Creator, Writer and Executive Producer of Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA series for Netflix and receive a free poster.
Saturday, October 5th
1:00pm -SEIS MANOS Screening with Special Guest Q&A
Room 1A06
Catch a special screening of SEIS MANOS, an upcoming Netflix Original Anime Series and a Q&A with special guests Alvaro Rodriguez (co-creator), Jonny Cruz (voice of Jesus) and Angelica Vale (voice of Garcia)!
2:30pm - SEIS MANOS Voice Cast and Co-Creator Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Join the cast and crew of SEIS MANOS, including Alvaro Rodriguez, Jonny Cruz and Angelica Vale in a special signing session and receive a personally autographed SEIS MANOS poster.
4:30pm -Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA Creator and Voice Cast Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Meet Warren Ellis, Sam Deats, Adam Deats, James Callis, Graham McTavish and Alejandra Reynoso in this special signing session.
6:30pm - VIZ Media Presents Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA Panel
Main Stage
Get an in-depth look into CASTLEVANIA, the hit Netflix Original Anime Series, with members of the cast and the creative team!
*Tickets are distributed via pre-show lottery. Please see New York Comic Con’s Autograph Policy for more information.
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES INCREDIBLE GUESTS FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON 2019
Catch The Talented Voice Actors And Creative Talent Behind SEIS MANOS And Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA At The East Coast’s Biggest Pop Culture Convention
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media lines up a weekend of official panels and autograph sessions featuring the creative staff and voice cast from VIZ Media’s SEIS MANOS and Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA at New York Comic Con 2019 (NYCC). NYCC takes place October 3rd–6th, 2019 at the Javits Convention Center; Details are available at newyorkcomiccon.com.
Get the latest news on upcoming anime, manga and video game releases during VIZ Media’s official panel, which will feature Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA’s Creator, Writer and Executive Producer Warren Ellis and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula) and Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha). Fans can dive even deeper into the hit series during the show’s official panel later that weekend, presented and hosted by VIZ Media, with additional appearances by director Sam Deats and asst. director Adam Deats. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet some of the special CASTLEVANIA guests during an NYCC autograph session.
VIZ Media’s first original animated property, SEIS MANOS, comes to New York Comic Con with a special screening of Episode 1 followed by a voice cast and staff Q&A session. Attendees can meet the SEIS MANOS guests, co-creator Alvaro Rodriguez (Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series), Jonny Cruz (Overwatch) and Angelica Vale (Jane The Virgin), in a special autograph session after the screening. Co-produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios, SEIS MANOS launches worldwide on Netflix October 3rd.
VIZ Media’s New York Comic Con 2019 Panels & Signings:
Friday, October 4th
5:15pm - VIZ Media Official Panel with Special Guests from Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA
Room 1A06
Join us as we talk about some of your favorite manga and anime. We’ll also be revealing big news, chatting with incredible guests and handing out prizes! The panel will feature CASTLEVANIA’s creator and writer Warren Ellis and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula) and Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha).
7:00pm - Warren Ellis Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Meet Warren Ellis, the Creator, Writer and Executive Producer of Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA series for Netflix and receive a free poster.
Saturday, October 5th
1:00pm -SEIS MANOS Screening with Special Guest Q&A
Room 1A06
Catch a special screening of SEIS MANOS, an upcoming Netflix Original Anime Series and a Q&A with special guests Alvaro Rodriguez (co-creator), Jonny Cruz (voice of Jesus) and Angelica Vale (voice of Garcia)!
2:30pm - SEIS MANOS Voice Cast and Co-Creator Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Join the cast and crew of SEIS MANOS, including Alvaro Rodriguez, Jonny Cruz and Angelica Vale in a special signing session and receive a personally autographed SEIS MANOS poster.
4:30pm -Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA Creator and Voice Cast Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Meet Warren Ellis, Sam Deats, Adam Deats, James Callis, Graham McTavish and Alejandra Reynoso in this special signing session.
6:30pm - VIZ Media Presents Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA Panel
Main Stage
Get an in-depth look into CASTLEVANIA, the hit Netflix Original Anime Series, with members of the cast and the creative team!
*Tickets are distributed via pre-show lottery. Please see New York Comic Con’s Autograph Policy for more information.
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Monday, September 30, 2019
VIZ Media Announces Its Plans for New York Comic Con 2019
Visit VIZ Media in Booth #1336 at New York Comic Con
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PANELS, EVENTS AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON 2019
Catch Panels For SEIS MANOS, Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA, TRANSFORMERS, And SHONEN JUMP
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media invites New York Comic Con (NYCC) attendees to catch a fun series of panels, events, autograph sessions and retail exclusives available for purchase at the company’s booth in the Exhibit Hall throughout the weekend of Thursday, October 3rd to Sunday, October 6th, 2019.
The Official SHONEN JUMP panel kicks off VIZ’s events on Friday and presents the latest from Team JUMP. Later that evening, attendees can catch the VIZ Media Panel with special guests from Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA, including Creator, Writer and Executive Producer Warren Ellis and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula) and Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha). Continue celebrating CASTLEVANIA on Saturday with an official panel and autograph session featuring the special guests.
VIZ Media’s first original animated property, SEIS MANOS, debuts at NYCC with an autograph session and special screening of Episode 1 with a cast Q&A on Saturday. Transformers fans won’t want to miss The Evolutionary Art of Transformers, a panel celebrating 35 years of artwork from one of the world’s most beloved franchises. Transformers archivist and author Jim Sorenson will be signing autographs following the panel in the VIZ Booth (#1336).
Meanwhile the VIZ Originals imprint continues its participation in portfolio review sessions at New York Comic Con. Reviews will be conducted by Fawn Lau, Executive Editor for VIZ Originals. For more details please visit: viz.com/originals.
In addition, the VIZ Media booth will offer a wide range of convention retail exclusives available for purchase. Attendees can also catch a variety of special giveaways as well as other fun in-booth activities.
Notable VIZ Media New York Comic Con 2019 Exclusives:
Each purchase comes with a special 2019 limited edition tote bag offered in two distinct designs: POKÉMON or SAILOR MOON (while supplies last)
MY HERO ACADEMIA & ONE-PUNCH MAN Manga Replicas - $15 each
NARUTO 20th Anniversary Poster - $50
NARUTO 20th Anniversary Skateboard Deck - $60
ONE-PUNCH MAN Enamel Pin - $10
SAILOR MOON: SAILOR STARS T-shirt - $20
SHONEN JUMP T-shirt - $30 ($25 when you show us your SJ app!)
VIZ Media 2019 New York Comic Con Panels & Signings:
Friday, October 4th
11:15pm - Shonen Jump Official Panel
Room 1A10
Are you a fan of DRAGON BALL, ONE-PUNCH MAN, NARUTO, ONE PIECE or BLEACH? Hang out with Team SHONEN JUMP and get the latest developments on new series from Japan, all-time fan favorites and what we're doing to bring you the world's best manga!
5:15pm - VIZ Media Official Panel with Special Guests from Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA
Room 1A06
Join us as we talk about some of your favorite manga and anime. We’ll also be revealing big news, chatting with incredible guests and handing out prizes! The panel will feature CASTLEVANIA’s creator and writer Warren Ellis and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula) and Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha).
7:00pm - Warren Ellis Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Meet Warren Ellis, the Creator, Writer and Executive Producer of Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA series for Netflix and receive a free poster.
Saturday, October 5th
1:00pm - SEIS MANOS Screening with Special Guest Q&A
Room 1A06
Catch a special screening of SEIS MANOS, an upcoming Netflix Original Anime Series and a Q&A with special guests Alvaro Rodriguez (co-creator), Jonny Cruz (voice of Jesus) and Angelica Vale (voice of Garcia)!
2:30pm - SEIS MANOS Voice Cast and Co-Creator Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Join the cast and crew of SEIS MANOS, including Alvaro Rodriguez, Jonny Cruz and Angelica Vale in a special signing session and receive a personally autographed SEIS MANOS poster.
4:30pm - Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA Creator and Voice Cast Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Meet Warren Ellis, Sam Deats (director), Adam Deats (asst. director), James Callis, Graham McTavish and Alejandra Reynoso in this special signing session.
6:30pm - VIZ Media Presents Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA Panel
Main Stage
Get an in-depth look into CASTLEVANIA, the hit Netflix Original Anime Series, with and incredible lineup of guests, including CASTLEVANIA’s creator and writer Warren Ellis, director Sam Deats, asst. director Adam Deats and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula), Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha) and Ade M’Cormack (voice of Isaac)!
Sunday, October 6th
11:00am - The Evolutionary Art of Transformers Panel
Room 1A06
Join TRANSFORMERS: A VISUAL HISTORY author Jim Sorenson, Hasbro Global Director of Publishing Michael Kelly, artists Livio Ramondelli and Andrew Griffith, and other special guests as they celebrate 35 years of artwork from one of the world’s most beloved franchises.
1:00pm - TRANSFORMERS: A VISUAL HISTORY Writer Signing
VIZ Media Booth #1336
Transformers archivist and author Jim Sorenson visits the booth for a signing session.
*Tickets are distributed via pre-show lottery. Please see New York Comic Con’s Autograph Policy for more information.
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PANELS, EVENTS AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON 2019
Catch Panels For SEIS MANOS, Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA, TRANSFORMERS, And SHONEN JUMP
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media invites New York Comic Con (NYCC) attendees to catch a fun series of panels, events, autograph sessions and retail exclusives available for purchase at the company’s booth in the Exhibit Hall throughout the weekend of Thursday, October 3rd to Sunday, October 6th, 2019.
The Official SHONEN JUMP panel kicks off VIZ’s events on Friday and presents the latest from Team JUMP. Later that evening, attendees can catch the VIZ Media Panel with special guests from Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA, including Creator, Writer and Executive Producer Warren Ellis and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula) and Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha). Continue celebrating CASTLEVANIA on Saturday with an official panel and autograph session featuring the special guests.
VIZ Media’s first original animated property, SEIS MANOS, debuts at NYCC with an autograph session and special screening of Episode 1 with a cast Q&A on Saturday. Transformers fans won’t want to miss The Evolutionary Art of Transformers, a panel celebrating 35 years of artwork from one of the world’s most beloved franchises. Transformers archivist and author Jim Sorenson will be signing autographs following the panel in the VIZ Booth (#1336).
Meanwhile the VIZ Originals imprint continues its participation in portfolio review sessions at New York Comic Con. Reviews will be conducted by Fawn Lau, Executive Editor for VIZ Originals. For more details please visit: viz.com/originals.
In addition, the VIZ Media booth will offer a wide range of convention retail exclusives available for purchase. Attendees can also catch a variety of special giveaways as well as other fun in-booth activities.
Notable VIZ Media New York Comic Con 2019 Exclusives:
Each purchase comes with a special 2019 limited edition tote bag offered in two distinct designs: POKÉMON or SAILOR MOON (while supplies last)
MY HERO ACADEMIA & ONE-PUNCH MAN Manga Replicas - $15 each
NARUTO 20th Anniversary Poster - $50
NARUTO 20th Anniversary Skateboard Deck - $60
ONE-PUNCH MAN Enamel Pin - $10
SAILOR MOON: SAILOR STARS T-shirt - $20
SHONEN JUMP T-shirt - $30 ($25 when you show us your SJ app!)
VIZ Media 2019 New York Comic Con Panels & Signings:
Friday, October 4th
11:15pm - Shonen Jump Official Panel
Room 1A10
Are you a fan of DRAGON BALL, ONE-PUNCH MAN, NARUTO, ONE PIECE or BLEACH? Hang out with Team SHONEN JUMP and get the latest developments on new series from Japan, all-time fan favorites and what we're doing to bring you the world's best manga!
5:15pm - VIZ Media Official Panel with Special Guests from Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA
Room 1A06
Join us as we talk about some of your favorite manga and anime. We’ll also be revealing big news, chatting with incredible guests and handing out prizes! The panel will feature CASTLEVANIA’s creator and writer Warren Ellis and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula) and Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha).
7:00pm - Warren Ellis Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Meet Warren Ellis, the Creator, Writer and Executive Producer of Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA series for Netflix and receive a free poster.
Saturday, October 5th
1:00pm - SEIS MANOS Screening with Special Guest Q&A
Room 1A06
Catch a special screening of SEIS MANOS, an upcoming Netflix Original Anime Series and a Q&A with special guests Alvaro Rodriguez (co-creator), Jonny Cruz (voice of Jesus) and Angelica Vale (voice of Garcia)!
2:30pm - SEIS MANOS Voice Cast and Co-Creator Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Join the cast and crew of SEIS MANOS, including Alvaro Rodriguez, Jonny Cruz and Angelica Vale in a special signing session and receive a personally autographed SEIS MANOS poster.
4:30pm - Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA Creator and Voice Cast Signing
NYCC Private Autograph Area*
Meet Warren Ellis, Sam Deats (director), Adam Deats (asst. director), James Callis, Graham McTavish and Alejandra Reynoso in this special signing session.
6:30pm - VIZ Media Presents Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA Panel
Main Stage
Get an in-depth look into CASTLEVANIA, the hit Netflix Original Anime Series, with and incredible lineup of guests, including CASTLEVANIA’s creator and writer Warren Ellis, director Sam Deats, asst. director Adam Deats and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula), Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha) and Ade M’Cormack (voice of Isaac)!
Sunday, October 6th
11:00am - The Evolutionary Art of Transformers Panel
Room 1A06
Join TRANSFORMERS: A VISUAL HISTORY author Jim Sorenson, Hasbro Global Director of Publishing Michael Kelly, artists Livio Ramondelli and Andrew Griffith, and other special guests as they celebrate 35 years of artwork from one of the world’s most beloved franchises.
1:00pm - TRANSFORMERS: A VISUAL HISTORY Writer Signing
VIZ Media Booth #1336
Transformers archivist and author Jim Sorenson visits the booth for a signing session.
*Tickets are distributed via pre-show lottery. Please see New York Comic Con’s Autograph Policy for more information.
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Sunday, September 29, 2019
Bluefin Bringing Exclusive Collectibles to New York Comic Con 2019
Visit Bluefin’s Brands During NYCC Booth #1520 & Tamashii Nations Booth #1903 And 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure Booth #1612
BLUEFIN DETAILS A WIDE ARRAY OF EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS FOR 2019 NEW YORK COMIC CON
Anaheim, CA – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, brings a comprehensive array of products from its arsenal of leading collectibles brands to the 2019 New York Comic Con.
The 2019 New York Comic Con takes place October 3rd – 6th, 2019 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual gathering plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. More information on New York Comic Con is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.
For this year’s convention, Bluefin announces exclusives and first-to-market products from popular brands such as Storm Collectibles, Bandai Hobby and Tamashii Nations. Bluefin also proudly announces a special Tamashii Nations installation to be located in the Javits Center’s Crystal Palace and the 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure attraction.
Attendees are invited to visit Bluefin brands at the following booths:
Crystal Palace Tamashii Nations Installation
Tamashii Nations / Bandai Hobby - #1903
Tamashii Nations / Storm Collectibles - #1520
Dragon Ball World Adventure - #1612
Crystal Palace
Bluefin and Bandai will erect a Japanese-inspired village display that will showcase a wide array of collectibles and other exhibits from the renowned brands. Catch a special life-size Darth Vader Meisho Movie Realization display depicting the Dark Lord in traditional Samurai armor.
A comprehensive collection of Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization figures also will be for sale. Take advantage of a number of special gift-with purchase promotions.
Tamashii Nations (Booth #1903 & #1520)
Booth #1520 will be where a variety of exclusives from the Dragon Ball World Adventure will be available for purchase. Booth #1903 will showcase and offer for purchase a wide variety of other Tamashii Nations’ items from Gundam, Star Wars, Marvel and more.
Metal Build - Strike Freedom Gundam Soul Blue Version · MSRP: $270
Tickets for the Dragon Ball Exclusives will be handed out at the beginning of each day at Booth #1520. The tickets will include a return time, and grant fans access to purchase all of the exclusives.
Special Tamashii Nations NYCC promotions at the booth include:
· Buy-One, Get One Half-Off on all Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization Samurai Figures and Marvel Manga Realization figures
· Buy-One Get-One-Free on S.H.Figuarts Street Fighter figures
· Purchase any 2 S.H.Figurarts Joker figures for $55.00 (4 version to choose from)
· Purchase any 2 Star Wars Meisho figures and receive one of the following – a free Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization enamel pin, a FREE Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization t-shirt or a FREE Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization fan
· Purchase any Marvel S.H.Figurarts figure and receive a FREE Wolverine Marvel Meisho Manga shirt and poster.
· Numerous other figure and effects parts bundles for Dragon Ball and Cowboy Bebop
Bandai Spirits Hobby (Booth #1903)
Model builders are invited to catch a wide variety of Gundam (GunPla) and Star Wars model kits.
· Gundam HG Destiny [Clear Color] · MSRP: $25
· Gundam HG Freedom vs. Force Impulse · MSRP: $48
· Gundam HG Narrative C-Packs · MSRP: $26
· Gundam MG Zaku High Version Ka · MSRP: $100
· Gundam RG Sazaki [Clear Color] · MSRP: $50
· Gundam SDCS Zeta Gundam [Clear Color] · MSRP: $13
· Gundam HG 00 Sky [Clear Color] · MSRP: $18
· Gundam MG Tallgeeze II (Special Color Coating) · MSRP: $80
· Star Wars 0-0-0 Character Model Kit · MSRP: $28
Specially designed 40th anniversary Gundam apparel will be available to purchase at the booth. Also select from an array of Gundam 40th Anniversary enamel pins as a special gift-with-purchase.
Storm Collectibles (Booth #1520)
Street Fighter fans and collectors are invited to catch 3 unique NYCC Exclusive releases:
· Mortal Kombat Scorpion “Bloody” Version · MSRP: $70
· Mortal Kombat Cyber Smoke · MSRP: $70
· Mortal Kombat Kazuya “Final Battle” Version · MSRP: $70
Also catch a pair of exclusive Storm Collectibles NYCC First-to-Market Products:
· Mortal Kombat Cyrax · MSRP: $75
· Mortal Kombat Cammy · MSRP: $85
Take advantage of a special Buy One, Get One Half-Off on all Storm Collectibles products (excluding NYCC Exclusives, Gears of War products and First-to-Market products).
Dragon Ball World Adventure (#1612)
Dive into the world of Dragon Ball at New York Comic Con with an expansive collection of multi-faceted interactive installations that will delight fans and attendees. Catch interactive kiosks featuring the latest Dragon Ball video game titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment, including Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, Dragon Ball Z Fighter, Dragon Ball Legends, and Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle. Also browse a variety of Dragon Ball exclusive action figures and premiums that will be available for purchase.
S.H.Figuarts Son Goku Kid · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts Ultimate Son Gohan · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts Golden Frieza · MSRP: $65
S.H.Figuarts Goku Black-Super Saiyan Rose · MSRP: $75
S.H.Figuarts Zero Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Gogeta · MSRP: $65
Figure-Rise Standard Super Saiyan Gogeta · MSRP: $35
Tickets for the Dragon Ball World Adventure Exclusives will be handed out at the beginning of each day. The tickets will include a return time, and grant fans access to purchase all of the exclusives.
Dragon Ball exclusive items also available for purchase at Tamashii Nations Booth #1520.
Gundam Builder’s Workshop (Booth #1612)
Dive into the creative world of GunPla model building in a special workshop area. Bluefin/Bandai Hobby representatives will be present to help attendees build their very own FREE Gundam Kit Collection Item (while supplies last).
About Bluefin
Bluefin is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. As a Bandai Namco group company, Bluefin distributes products in the U.S. for Bandai Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan. The company’s array of brand offerings also includes products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys, for which the company is the North American exclusive distributor. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bluefinbrands/
https://www.facebook.com/BluefinBrands/
https://twitter.com/BluefinBrands
https://www.youtube.com/channel/BluefinVideos
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BLUEFIN DETAILS A WIDE ARRAY OF EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS FOR 2019 NEW YORK COMIC CON
Anaheim, CA – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, brings a comprehensive array of products from its arsenal of leading collectibles brands to the 2019 New York Comic Con.
The 2019 New York Comic Con takes place October 3rd – 6th, 2019 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual gathering plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. More information on New York Comic Con is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.
For this year’s convention, Bluefin announces exclusives and first-to-market products from popular brands such as Storm Collectibles, Bandai Hobby and Tamashii Nations. Bluefin also proudly announces a special Tamashii Nations installation to be located in the Javits Center’s Crystal Palace and the 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure attraction.
Attendees are invited to visit Bluefin brands at the following booths:
Crystal Palace Tamashii Nations Installation
Tamashii Nations / Bandai Hobby - #1903
Tamashii Nations / Storm Collectibles - #1520
Dragon Ball World Adventure - #1612
Crystal Palace
Bluefin and Bandai will erect a Japanese-inspired village display that will showcase a wide array of collectibles and other exhibits from the renowned brands. Catch a special life-size Darth Vader Meisho Movie Realization display depicting the Dark Lord in traditional Samurai armor.
A comprehensive collection of Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization figures also will be for sale. Take advantage of a number of special gift-with purchase promotions.
Tamashii Nations (Booth #1903 & #1520)
Booth #1520 will be where a variety of exclusives from the Dragon Ball World Adventure will be available for purchase. Booth #1903 will showcase and offer for purchase a wide variety of other Tamashii Nations’ items from Gundam, Star Wars, Marvel and more.
Metal Build - Strike Freedom Gundam Soul Blue Version · MSRP: $270
Tickets for the Dragon Ball Exclusives will be handed out at the beginning of each day at Booth #1520. The tickets will include a return time, and grant fans access to purchase all of the exclusives.
Special Tamashii Nations NYCC promotions at the booth include:
· Buy-One, Get One Half-Off on all Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization Samurai Figures and Marvel Manga Realization figures
· Buy-One Get-One-Free on S.H.Figuarts Street Fighter figures
· Purchase any 2 S.H.Figurarts Joker figures for $55.00 (4 version to choose from)
· Purchase any 2 Star Wars Meisho figures and receive one of the following – a free Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization enamel pin, a FREE Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization t-shirt or a FREE Star Wars Meisho Movie Realization fan
· Purchase any Marvel S.H.Figurarts figure and receive a FREE Wolverine Marvel Meisho Manga shirt and poster.
· Numerous other figure and effects parts bundles for Dragon Ball and Cowboy Bebop
Bandai Spirits Hobby (Booth #1903)
Model builders are invited to catch a wide variety of Gundam (GunPla) and Star Wars model kits.
· Gundam HG Destiny [Clear Color] · MSRP: $25
· Gundam HG Freedom vs. Force Impulse · MSRP: $48
· Gundam HG Narrative C-Packs · MSRP: $26
· Gundam MG Zaku High Version Ka · MSRP: $100
· Gundam RG Sazaki [Clear Color] · MSRP: $50
· Gundam SDCS Zeta Gundam [Clear Color] · MSRP: $13
· Gundam HG 00 Sky [Clear Color] · MSRP: $18
· Gundam MG Tallgeeze II (Special Color Coating) · MSRP: $80
· Star Wars 0-0-0 Character Model Kit · MSRP: $28
Specially designed 40th anniversary Gundam apparel will be available to purchase at the booth. Also select from an array of Gundam 40th Anniversary enamel pins as a special gift-with-purchase.
Storm Collectibles (Booth #1520)
Street Fighter fans and collectors are invited to catch 3 unique NYCC Exclusive releases:
· Mortal Kombat Scorpion “Bloody” Version · MSRP: $70
· Mortal Kombat Cyber Smoke · MSRP: $70
· Mortal Kombat Kazuya “Final Battle” Version · MSRP: $70
Also catch a pair of exclusive Storm Collectibles NYCC First-to-Market Products:
· Mortal Kombat Cyrax · MSRP: $75
· Mortal Kombat Cammy · MSRP: $85
Take advantage of a special Buy One, Get One Half-Off on all Storm Collectibles products (excluding NYCC Exclusives, Gears of War products and First-to-Market products).
Dragon Ball World Adventure (#1612)
Dive into the world of Dragon Ball at New York Comic Con with an expansive collection of multi-faceted interactive installations that will delight fans and attendees. Catch interactive kiosks featuring the latest Dragon Ball video game titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment, including Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, Dragon Ball Z Fighter, Dragon Ball Legends, and Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle. Also browse a variety of Dragon Ball exclusive action figures and premiums that will be available for purchase.
S.H.Figuarts Son Goku Kid · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts Ultimate Son Gohan · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts Golden Frieza · MSRP: $65
S.H.Figuarts Goku Black-Super Saiyan Rose · MSRP: $75
S.H.Figuarts Zero Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Gogeta · MSRP: $65
Figure-Rise Standard Super Saiyan Gogeta · MSRP: $35
Tickets for the Dragon Ball World Adventure Exclusives will be handed out at the beginning of each day. The tickets will include a return time, and grant fans access to purchase all of the exclusives.
Dragon Ball exclusive items also available for purchase at Tamashii Nations Booth #1520.
Gundam Builder’s Workshop (Booth #1612)
Dive into the creative world of GunPla model building in a special workshop area. Bluefin/Bandai Hobby representatives will be present to help attendees build their very own FREE Gundam Kit Collection Item (while supplies last).
About Bluefin
Bluefin is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. As a Bandai Namco group company, Bluefin distributes products in the U.S. for Bandai Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan. The company’s array of brand offerings also includes products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys, for which the company is the North American exclusive distributor. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bluefinbrands/
https://www.facebook.com/BluefinBrands/
https://twitter.com/BluefinBrands
https://www.youtube.com/channel/BluefinVideos
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Saturday, September 7, 2019
VIZ Media to Launch Naruto Celebration at New York Comic Con 2019
VIZ MEDIA CELEBRATES NARUTO’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE YEAR OF NARUTO
The World’s Most Popular Ninja Marks His Platinum Anniversary With Special Products, Activations And Collaborations With Top Lifestyle Brands
San Francisco, CA – Multimedia entertainment company VIZ Media will mark the 20th anniversary of NARUTO with a national brand campaign, the YEAR OF NARUTO, launching at the upcoming New York Comic Con 2019 (NYCC). The beloved action/adventure franchise has become synonymous with Japanese pop culture and exemplifies the massive international popularity of anime and manga.
To celebrate NARUTO’s manga origins and kick off the YEAR OF NARUTO, VIZ Media will debut one-of-a-kind, limited edition manga-inspired products at NYCC. The exclusive items available to North American fans for the first time include an official NARUTO skateboard deck by Hypland and a hand-numbered, exclusive poster with hologram details featuring Naruto in various stages of his evolution, from a ninja-in-training, all the way to a full-fledged Hokage.
VIZ Media’s YEAR OF NARUTO campaign will continue throughout 2020 and will feature a wide range of yet-to-be announced officially licensed brand activations. These include video games, events featuring pop-up installations, panel discussions and other special live programming, and an array of product activations and collaborations with top global lifestyle brands.
“The YEAR OF NARUTO is a fitting tribute to a global marquee brand and an important international ambassador for Japanese pop culture,” says Brad Woods, Chief Marketing Office, VIZ Media. “Join us as we celebrate our favorite ninja with special collaborations, new officially licensed merchandise and events in the coming year!”
About NARUTO
The NARUTO manga series was created by Masashi Kishimoto and debuted in Japan in 1999 in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. In North America, VIZ Media launched the series in 2003 in its WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP English counterpart. NARUTO went on to debut as a dedicated manga series in Japan in 2000 and in the U.S. in the Summer of 2003. The series was a consistent bestseller in the U.S. throughout its entire run and regularly appeared on bestseller charts for the New York Times, USA Today and BookScan. The property also inspired a widely distributed anime series and several feature films.
In the NARUTO manga and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits.
BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS is the action-packed continuation of the famed series and focuses on the adventures of the son of the celebrated ninja. As the story opens, the life of the shinobi is beginning to change. Boruto Uzumaki, son of Seventh Hokage Naruto Uzumaki, has enrolled in the Ninja Academy to learn the ways of the ninja. Now, as a series of mysterious events unfolds, Boruto’s story is about to begin!
VIZ Media publishes the bestselling NARUTO and BORUTO manga series in print and digital editions and is also the master licensor for all NARUTO and BORUTO brands in North America, Latin America and the West Indies, encompassing digital streaming, TV broadcast, EST, home media and consumer product/merchandising rights for the anime series and feature films.
Additional information on NARUTO is available at Naruto.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Marvel Entertainment Announces Plans for 2019 New York Comic Con
Marvel Entertainment Unveils Its 2019 New York Comic Con Panel Lineup
The world premiere of 'Hero Project' on Disney+, Games and 'Runaways' panels, exclusive giveaways, and more
Marvel Entertainment returns to New York Comic-Con this year with a massive line-up of all-star panels from Marvel Comics, Marvel Games, Marvel New Media, and Marvel Television – all starting Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6, 2019.
Check out the schedule of Marvel Entertainment’s panels below. A full schedule of Marvel Entertainment booth activities, including additional signings and events will be released in the coming weeks.
MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT PANELS SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, October 3rd
Making Comics the Marvel Way
1:30 - 2:30 PM ET, Room 1A24
Talent Scout Rickey Purdin and an assortment of Mighty Marvel Guests take you behind-the-scenes and show you how a Marvel comic book is made! Learn about every aspect of production including writing, penciling, inking, coloring, editing, and more - with creators on hand to offer personal insights and anecdotes. If you’re interested in the ins-and-outs of the comic book industry, this is the one panel you can’t miss!
Spider-Man Spectacular: A This Week In Marvel Special Event
2:45 – 3:45 PM ET, Room 1A24
The return of Spider-Man 2099! The hype for Ghost-Spider, Miles Morales, Mary Jane, and more! Join This Week in Marvel cohosts Ryan Penagos and Lorraine Cink for a deep dive into all things Spidey with writers Saladin Ahmed, Seanan McGuire, and Leah Williams. Hold onto your butts for news, reveals, swag, and more!
FRIDAY, October 4th
Marvel: Cup O’Joe
1:30 - 2:30 PM ET, Room 1A06
Join Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada and special guests as they look back across decades of Marvel history and share their personal experiences from some of the most defining moments in the Marvel Universe! Don’t miss this intimate behind-the-scenes look at some of your favorite Marvel characters and stories. PLUS - attendees of the panel will receive an exclusive variant comic to be announced!
Marvel Games Panel
3:00 – 4:30 PM ET, Madison Square Garden
Get an inside look at the latest and greatest from Marvel Games! Attendees will see exciting new content from Marvel's Iron Man VR and Marvel's Avengers, with many unannounced surprises and panel exclusives. Hosts Angelique Roche (Marvel’s Voices) and Josh Saleh (Marvel’s Let’s Play) will be joined by Bill Rosemann (VP & Creative Director, Marvel Games) and other special guests from titles throughout the Marvel Games family!
MARVEL COMICS: Next Big Thing
4:00 - 5:00 PM ET, Room 1A06
From War of the Realms to House of X to Absolute Carnage, 2019 was jam-packed with all-new thrilling tales – but what’s next for the Marvel Universe? Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Donny Cates (Absolute Carnage, Guardians of the Galaxy), Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk, Marvel Comics #1000), and Dan Slott (Fantastic Four, Tony Stark: Iron Man) are here to tell you! What universe redefining events will Incoming lead to in the coming year? And – what other senses-shattering stories loom on the horizon at the House of Ideas? Find out in this can’t-miss panel!
Marvel’s Runaways
5:30 - 7:00 PM ET, Madison Square Garden
Marvel’s Runaways is headed back to Madison Square Garden with an action-packed panel you won’t want to miss! Be the first to experience the premiere episode of the highly-anticipated third season with the stars and creative forces of Marvel’s Runaways. After the exclusive screening, join Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television, along with the cast and executive producers, to discuss what’s to come in season three. All episodes of Marvel’s Runaways season three drop on Friday, December 13th only on Hulu.
SATURDAY, October 5th
MARVEL COMICS: Marvel Fanfare with C.B. Cebulski
2:15 - 3:15 PM ET, Room 1A06
This is your chance to meet the head of editorial at Marvel! In an exclusive and intimate panel experience, Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, along with living legend Chris Claremont, will talk about anything and everything involved with Marvel Comics. Who were their favorite characters as kids – and have their favorites changed? Who is on Chris’ dream team of X-Men? Ask these questions and more in the Q&A! Plus – attendees will receive an exclusive ABSOLUTE CARNAGE: MILES MORALES #2 cover featuring a CLASSIFIED image that you won’t be able to get anywhere else!
Marvel’s Hero Project
3:30 - 4:30 PM ET, Room 1A06
In life, it doesn’t take wearing a suit of iron, carrying a mythical hammer or swinging from spider webs to be a real hero. Sometimes the person who can make a positive difference in the world is the person who simply sees a problem and has the passion to find a creative solution. Come experience, for the first time ever at NYCC, Marvel’s Hero Project – an inspiring, brand-new, unscripted series that reveals the remarkable, positive change several young, real life heroes are making in their own communities. Join some of the creative team behind this series for a world premiere screening of the first episode along with a special Q&A that you won’t want to miss! Marvel’s Hero Project will premiere with the launch of the new streaming service Disney+ on November 12, 2019.
MARVEL COMICS: X-Men – Dawn of X
5:00 - 6:00 PM ET, Main Stage
The Dawn of X is about to break! Join Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Senior Editor Jordan D. White, and merry mutants Ed Brisson (New Mutants), Tini Howard (Excalibur), and Benjamin Percy (X-Force) on NYCC’s Main Stage in a discussion about the revolutionary new status quo for the X-Men. Plus – be the first to hear exciting new announcements for the Children of the Atom! Stay until the end of the panel to receive an exclusive variant cover version of POWERS OF X #5, featuring a stunning Dawn of X-inspired image by Arthur Adams.
SUNDAY, October 6th
Women of Marvel (Including the World Premiere Screening of "Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri")
12:15 - 1:45 PM ET, Room 1A06
From comics to games, animation and more, the Women of Marvel assemble to celebrate nerddom and all the women who help make it great! Join the conversation as some of the best talent in the industry discuss the creative process, being a woman in entertainment, and what they’ve got planned next.
Then stick around for the world premiere of “Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri”!
Stay tuned to Marvel.com for more upcoming news about New York Comic Con 2019!
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The world premiere of 'Hero Project' on Disney+, Games and 'Runaways' panels, exclusive giveaways, and more
Marvel Entertainment returns to New York Comic-Con this year with a massive line-up of all-star panels from Marvel Comics, Marvel Games, Marvel New Media, and Marvel Television – all starting Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6, 2019.
Check out the schedule of Marvel Entertainment’s panels below. A full schedule of Marvel Entertainment booth activities, including additional signings and events will be released in the coming weeks.
MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT PANELS SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, October 3rd
Making Comics the Marvel Way
1:30 - 2:30 PM ET, Room 1A24
Talent Scout Rickey Purdin and an assortment of Mighty Marvel Guests take you behind-the-scenes and show you how a Marvel comic book is made! Learn about every aspect of production including writing, penciling, inking, coloring, editing, and more - with creators on hand to offer personal insights and anecdotes. If you’re interested in the ins-and-outs of the comic book industry, this is the one panel you can’t miss!
Spider-Man Spectacular: A This Week In Marvel Special Event
2:45 – 3:45 PM ET, Room 1A24
The return of Spider-Man 2099! The hype for Ghost-Spider, Miles Morales, Mary Jane, and more! Join This Week in Marvel cohosts Ryan Penagos and Lorraine Cink for a deep dive into all things Spidey with writers Saladin Ahmed, Seanan McGuire, and Leah Williams. Hold onto your butts for news, reveals, swag, and more!
FRIDAY, October 4th
Marvel: Cup O’Joe
1:30 - 2:30 PM ET, Room 1A06
Join Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada and special guests as they look back across decades of Marvel history and share their personal experiences from some of the most defining moments in the Marvel Universe! Don’t miss this intimate behind-the-scenes look at some of your favorite Marvel characters and stories. PLUS - attendees of the panel will receive an exclusive variant comic to be announced!
Marvel Games Panel
3:00 – 4:30 PM ET, Madison Square Garden
Get an inside look at the latest and greatest from Marvel Games! Attendees will see exciting new content from Marvel's Iron Man VR and Marvel's Avengers, with many unannounced surprises and panel exclusives. Hosts Angelique Roche (Marvel’s Voices) and Josh Saleh (Marvel’s Let’s Play) will be joined by Bill Rosemann (VP & Creative Director, Marvel Games) and other special guests from titles throughout the Marvel Games family!
MARVEL COMICS: Next Big Thing
4:00 - 5:00 PM ET, Room 1A06
From War of the Realms to House of X to Absolute Carnage, 2019 was jam-packed with all-new thrilling tales – but what’s next for the Marvel Universe? Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Donny Cates (Absolute Carnage, Guardians of the Galaxy), Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk, Marvel Comics #1000), and Dan Slott (Fantastic Four, Tony Stark: Iron Man) are here to tell you! What universe redefining events will Incoming lead to in the coming year? And – what other senses-shattering stories loom on the horizon at the House of Ideas? Find out in this can’t-miss panel!
Marvel’s Runaways
5:30 - 7:00 PM ET, Madison Square Garden
Marvel’s Runaways is headed back to Madison Square Garden with an action-packed panel you won’t want to miss! Be the first to experience the premiere episode of the highly-anticipated third season with the stars and creative forces of Marvel’s Runaways. After the exclusive screening, join Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television, along with the cast and executive producers, to discuss what’s to come in season three. All episodes of Marvel’s Runaways season three drop on Friday, December 13th only on Hulu.
SATURDAY, October 5th
MARVEL COMICS: Marvel Fanfare with C.B. Cebulski
2:15 - 3:15 PM ET, Room 1A06
This is your chance to meet the head of editorial at Marvel! In an exclusive and intimate panel experience, Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, along with living legend Chris Claremont, will talk about anything and everything involved with Marvel Comics. Who were their favorite characters as kids – and have their favorites changed? Who is on Chris’ dream team of X-Men? Ask these questions and more in the Q&A! Plus – attendees will receive an exclusive ABSOLUTE CARNAGE: MILES MORALES #2 cover featuring a CLASSIFIED image that you won’t be able to get anywhere else!
Marvel’s Hero Project
3:30 - 4:30 PM ET, Room 1A06
In life, it doesn’t take wearing a suit of iron, carrying a mythical hammer or swinging from spider webs to be a real hero. Sometimes the person who can make a positive difference in the world is the person who simply sees a problem and has the passion to find a creative solution. Come experience, for the first time ever at NYCC, Marvel’s Hero Project – an inspiring, brand-new, unscripted series that reveals the remarkable, positive change several young, real life heroes are making in their own communities. Join some of the creative team behind this series for a world premiere screening of the first episode along with a special Q&A that you won’t want to miss! Marvel’s Hero Project will premiere with the launch of the new streaming service Disney+ on November 12, 2019.
MARVEL COMICS: X-Men – Dawn of X
5:00 - 6:00 PM ET, Main Stage
The Dawn of X is about to break! Join Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Senior Editor Jordan D. White, and merry mutants Ed Brisson (New Mutants), Tini Howard (Excalibur), and Benjamin Percy (X-Force) on NYCC’s Main Stage in a discussion about the revolutionary new status quo for the X-Men. Plus – be the first to hear exciting new announcements for the Children of the Atom! Stay until the end of the panel to receive an exclusive variant cover version of POWERS OF X #5, featuring a stunning Dawn of X-inspired image by Arthur Adams.
SUNDAY, October 6th
Women of Marvel (Including the World Premiere Screening of "Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri")
12:15 - 1:45 PM ET, Room 1A06
From comics to games, animation and more, the Women of Marvel assemble to celebrate nerddom and all the women who help make it great! Join the conversation as some of the best talent in the industry discuss the creative process, being a woman in entertainment, and what they’ve got planned next.
Then stick around for the world premiere of “Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri”!
Stay tuned to Marvel.com for more upcoming news about New York Comic Con 2019!
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
"SpongeBoB SquarePants" Brings "Bikini Bottom" to San Diego Comic Con 2019
Nickelodeon Brings SpongeBob SquarePants’ Bikini Bottom to Life at Comic-Con International: San Diego July 18-21, 2019
Nick’s 1800 Square-Foot Booth Commemorates 20 Years of the Iconic Series with Immersive Experience featuring The Krusty Krab, The Chum Bucket and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School
Share it: @nickelodeon @SpongeBob #SpongeBob #NickSDCC
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants by inviting fans to enter into the world of Bikini Bottom at Comic-Con International: San Diego July 18-21, 2019. Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention floor, Nickelodeon will pay tribute to incurably optimistic SpongeBob SquarePants and his undersea friends with activations, panels, talent signings and interactive design elements featuring: The Krusty Krab, The Chum Bucket and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School.
Every day of the convention, Nick’s booth will feature: an interactive game inside The Krusty Krab, where fans will go head to head to complete food orders in a race against the clock; a photo opportunity with a replica of Mrs. Puff’s Boating School; The Chum Bucket towering 22 feet tall over the retail area, where attendees can purchase a variety of exclusive Nick gear and one-of-a-kind collectables; costumed character appearances; autograph signings with SpongeBob SquarePants cast members and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator and executive producers; and more special appearances to be announced in the coming weeks.
Nickelodeon will present two panels during the convention: “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout,” a deep dive into the series, celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants; and “To Shell and Back,” an exclusive history-making TMNT creator panel, comprised of three generations of Turtle creators.
The following is a full rundown of the panels and booth activity:
PANELS
SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout!
Drop on the deck and flop like a fish because Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants! Dive deep down into the making of the brand-new special, “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout!” with co-executive producers Vincent Waller and Marc Ceccarelli. Voice actors Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) and Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs) will discuss what it was like to portray their characters in front of the camera for the first time in this live action-animation hybrid special. Moderated by: David Canfield (Entertainment Weekly).
To Shell and Back: An exclusive TMNT creator panel
It’s creator COWABUNGA time! Three generations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creators will take the stage to celebrate the history, fandom, and success of the Heroes in a Half -Shell. This exclusive history-making event will give fans rare access to co-executive producers Andy Suriano and Ant Ward (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), executive producer Ciro Nieli (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and legendary TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. United for the first time, these award-winning creators will answer fan questions, share audience giveaways and unveil never-before-seen original TMNT art. Moderated by Mike Cecchini (Den of Geek).
DAILY BOOTH ACTIVITY
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Nick’s 1800 Square-Foot Booth Commemorates 20 Years of the Iconic Series with Immersive Experience featuring The Krusty Krab, The Chum Bucket and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School
Share it: @nickelodeon @SpongeBob #SpongeBob #NickSDCC
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants by inviting fans to enter into the world of Bikini Bottom at Comic-Con International: San Diego July 18-21, 2019. Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention floor, Nickelodeon will pay tribute to incurably optimistic SpongeBob SquarePants and his undersea friends with activations, panels, talent signings and interactive design elements featuring: The Krusty Krab, The Chum Bucket and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School.
Every day of the convention, Nick’s booth will feature: an interactive game inside The Krusty Krab, where fans will go head to head to complete food orders in a race against the clock; a photo opportunity with a replica of Mrs. Puff’s Boating School; The Chum Bucket towering 22 feet tall over the retail area, where attendees can purchase a variety of exclusive Nick gear and one-of-a-kind collectables; costumed character appearances; autograph signings with SpongeBob SquarePants cast members and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator and executive producers; and more special appearances to be announced in the coming weeks.
Nickelodeon will present two panels during the convention: “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout,” a deep dive into the series, celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants; and “To Shell and Back,” an exclusive history-making TMNT creator panel, comprised of three generations of Turtle creators.
The following is a full rundown of the panels and booth activity:
PANELS
SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout!
Drop on the deck and flop like a fish because Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants! Dive deep down into the making of the brand-new special, “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout!” with co-executive producers Vincent Waller and Marc Ceccarelli. Voice actors Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) and Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs) will discuss what it was like to portray their characters in front of the camera for the first time in this live action-animation hybrid special. Moderated by: David Canfield (Entertainment Weekly).
To Shell and Back: An exclusive TMNT creator panel
It’s creator COWABUNGA time! Three generations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creators will take the stage to celebrate the history, fandom, and success of the Heroes in a Half -Shell. This exclusive history-making event will give fans rare access to co-executive producers Andy Suriano and Ant Ward (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), executive producer Ciro Nieli (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and legendary TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. United for the first time, these award-winning creators will answer fan questions, share audience giveaways and unveil never-before-seen original TMNT art. Moderated by Mike Cecchini (Den of Geek).
DAILY BOOTH ACTIVITY
- Customized T-Shirt Station: Fans can purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from their choice of eight fan-favorite Nick shows: All That, SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Loud House, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
- Autograph Signings: Signing opportunities with: SpongeBob SquarePants voice talent and executive producers; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ creator Kevin Eastman and executive producers.
- Costumed-Character Appearances: SpongeBob SquarePants and Bikini Bottom friends--Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Mr. Krabs and Pearl--will make appearances at Nick’s booth at select times during the convention.
- Retail: Attendees can purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, the winter edition of the Nick Box, t-shirts, and more.
- Giveaways: Enter for a chance to win special prizes over the course of the convention.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Monday, July 15, 2019
Bluefin Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Exclusives
Visit Bluefin During Comic-Con 2019 Booth #401 & Tamashii Nations Booth #3545
BLUEFIN DETAILS A WIDE ARRAY OF CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES FOR 2019 COMIC-CON
Catch An Impressive Collection Of Products From Tamashii Nations, Bandai Spirits Hobby, Flame Toys, Storm Collectibles And More!!
Anaheim, CA – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, with a wide array of exhibits and special show exclusives that will be spread across multiple booths throughout the main show hall.
Comic-Con International is one of the nation’s largest comic book, science fiction, and pop culture events, and will take place July 18th–21st, 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, CA. Complete details are available at: comic-con.org.
Attendees are invited to visit Bluefin brands at the following booths:
Bluefin / Bandai Spirits Hobby (Main Booth) - #401
Flame Toys / Sen-Ti-Nel / Storm Collectibles - #301
Tamashii Nations - #3545
Godzilla Booth - #3535
Gundam 40th Beyond Booth - #3529
Gundam 40th Beyond Booth (#3529)
This year, BLUEFIN and other BANDAI NAMCO Group companies will showcase an interactive Gundam Booth. Located on the Main Show Hall, the “Gundam 40th Beyond” Booth (#3529), will be a key presence this year and will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the launch of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. It will highlight upcoming and existing Gundam products from renowned BANDAI divisions including BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby (GUNPLA), Tamashii Nations (Action figures), Shokugan (Small toys) , Gashapon (Capsule and small toys), BANDAI Apparel and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment (Mobile game / Console game).
Godzilla Booth (#3535)
Celebrate the enduring popularity of the world’s most popular (and destructive) radioactive dinosaur. Catch a special 2019 Convention Exclusive Edition of the Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure which depicts Godzilla as he appeared in the original 1954 film. Also catch special Godzilla displays throughout this booth sponsored by Toho., Ltd. and Bandai America, Inc.
Bandai 1954 Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure 2019 Convention Exclusive · MSRP $30
From Bandai the 65th Anniversary 1954 Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure (2019 Convention Exclusive) is an authentic recreation of the iconic kaiju that introduced Godzilla to the world in the 1954 Toho film Godzilla. This highly detailed 2019 Convention Exclusive Godzilla features accurate sculpting in a limited-edition translucent flake vinyl with added paint treatments for enhanced realism. The exclusive package is a displayable window box with premium sleeve. Figure stands 6.5 inches tall and is officially licensed by Toho Co., Ltd.
Tamashii Nations (Booth #3545)
Booth #3545 will be dedicated to Tamashii Nations and will be where a variety of exclusives from the Dragon Ball World Adventure will be available for purchase. Attendees will need a reservation from SDCC to purchase these exclusives, but we will also be bringing a wide variety of other Tamashii Nations’ items from Dragon Ball, Star Wars, Marvel and many more.
S.H.Figuarts GOKU BLACK SUPER SAIYAN ROSE Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $75
S.H.Figuarts GOLDEN FRIEZA Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts ULTIMATE SON GOHAN Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $65
S.H.Figuarts SON GOKU KID Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts ZERO SUPER SAIYAN GOD SUPER SAIYAN GOGETA Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $65
Tamashii Nations Metal Build Strike Gundam Figure · MSRP: $160
**All Tamashii exclusives are part of the SDCC exclusive system and require a reservation to purchase
Flame Toys Booth (#301)
Flame Toys Nemesis Prime IDW Version SDCC Exclusive · MSRP: $40
The 8th series of [Furai Model Kit)] Nemesis Prime (IDW version) is presented as event limited version! This model kit features snap together construction (no glue is required) and is a modernized and shape optimized IDW Nemesis Prime. Standing 6.1 inches tall, the competed figure offers realistic articulation with more than 40 joints.
Storm Collectibles Booth (#301)
Street Fighter fans and collectors are invited to catch 4 unique SDCC Exclusive releases:
Storm Collectibles “Street Fighter V” Cammy Battle Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Action Figure · MSRP: $85
Cammy is a clone created by Shadaloo to be an elite soldier. She lost her memory, and was found by the British Special Forces unit Delta Red. Though she now dedicates herself to destroying Shadaloo, there are still those who doubt her, fearing that she's a Shadaloo spy. Cammy tries to get on with her new life, with the support of her Delta Red members. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in her Player 2 Green Outfit.
“Street Fighter” Guile Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $85
Guile is a Major in the US Air Force who debuted as one of the original selectable eight characters in the 1991 Street Fighter II game. He is one of the most popular character used in the history of the game. Guile is well known by his signature tall flattop haircut and unique fighting style which combines Martial Arts and Pro-Wrestling. His iconic moves are Sonic Boom and Flash Kick. This figure features a brand new custom developed body. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in his Player 2 Blue Outfit.
“Street Fighter V” M. Bison Battle Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition
1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $75
Now, face the mighty Bison!” “Bow down before my Psycho Power!” Featured in Street Fighter V, M. BISON (named VEGA - in Japan) is the primary antagonist and the most iconic villain in the Street Fighter series. Storm Collectibles presents this M. Bison SDCC exclusive in his Player 2 Blue Battle Costume with the new facial design from Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.
“Street Fighter” Sagat SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $85
Sagat is from Thailand and a 7-foot-tall Muay Thai expert fighter known for his incredible power and long-reaching attacks. He is one of the four Grand Masters in Street Fighter II. Sagat lost his eye during a fight with Dan Hibiki's father, Go and the massive scar on his chest is a constant reminder of Ryu's victory. His signature moves are Tiger knee crush, Tiger shots and Tiger Uppercut. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in his Player 2 White Trunks Outfit.
Bandai Spirits Hobby (#401)
Model builders are invited to catch a wide variety of Gundam (GunPla), Star Wars and Dragon Ball kits
Haropla Haro Basic Green [Clear Color] · MSRP: $8
Haropla Momoharo [Clear Color] · MSRP: $8
1/144 Scale Gundam AGE�Magnum [Dive Into Dimension Clear] ·MSRP: $20
1/144 Scale Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento [Iron Blooded Coating] · MSRP: $35
1/144 Scale Gundam Barbatos Lupus [Iron Blooded Coating] · MSRP: $27
1/100 Scale Gundam GM SNIPER � [Clear Color] · MSRP: $42
1/100 Scale Gundam Tallgeese � [Special Coating] · MSRP: $80
1/100 Scale ZZ Gundam Ver.Ka [Clear Color] · MSRP: $70
Nu Gundam Mechanical Clear Gundam Model Kit · MSRP: $75
Star Wars 0-0-0 Character Model Kit · MSRP: $28
Super Saiyan Gogeta - Dragon Ball World Adventure Figure-Rise Standard Exclusive · MSRP: $35
A massive 9-foot-tall RX-78-2 Gundam statue will be stationed inside the booth for photo opportunities.
About Bluefin
Bluefin is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. As a Bandai Namco group company, Bluefin distributes products in the U.S. for Bandai Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan. The company’s array of brand offerings also includes products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys, for which the company is the North American exclusive distributor. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bluefinbrands/
https://www.facebook.com/BluefinBrands/
https://twitter.com/BluefinBrands
https://www.youtube.com/channel/BluefinVideos
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BLUEFIN DETAILS A WIDE ARRAY OF CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES FOR 2019 COMIC-CON
Catch An Impressive Collection Of Products From Tamashii Nations, Bandai Spirits Hobby, Flame Toys, Storm Collectibles And More!!
Anaheim, CA – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, with a wide array of exhibits and special show exclusives that will be spread across multiple booths throughout the main show hall.
Comic-Con International is one of the nation’s largest comic book, science fiction, and pop culture events, and will take place July 18th–21st, 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, CA. Complete details are available at: comic-con.org.
Attendees are invited to visit Bluefin brands at the following booths:
Bluefin / Bandai Spirits Hobby (Main Booth) - #401
Flame Toys / Sen-Ti-Nel / Storm Collectibles - #301
Tamashii Nations - #3545
Godzilla Booth - #3535
Gundam 40th Beyond Booth - #3529
Gundam 40th Beyond Booth (#3529)
This year, BLUEFIN and other BANDAI NAMCO Group companies will showcase an interactive Gundam Booth. Located on the Main Show Hall, the “Gundam 40th Beyond” Booth (#3529), will be a key presence this year and will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the launch of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. It will highlight upcoming and existing Gundam products from renowned BANDAI divisions including BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby (GUNPLA), Tamashii Nations (Action figures), Shokugan (Small toys) , Gashapon (Capsule and small toys), BANDAI Apparel and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment (Mobile game / Console game).
Godzilla Booth (#3535)
Celebrate the enduring popularity of the world’s most popular (and destructive) radioactive dinosaur. Catch a special 2019 Convention Exclusive Edition of the Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure which depicts Godzilla as he appeared in the original 1954 film. Also catch special Godzilla displays throughout this booth sponsored by Toho., Ltd. and Bandai America, Inc.
Bandai 1954 Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure 2019 Convention Exclusive · MSRP $30
From Bandai the 65th Anniversary 1954 Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure (2019 Convention Exclusive) is an authentic recreation of the iconic kaiju that introduced Godzilla to the world in the 1954 Toho film Godzilla. This highly detailed 2019 Convention Exclusive Godzilla features accurate sculpting in a limited-edition translucent flake vinyl with added paint treatments for enhanced realism. The exclusive package is a displayable window box with premium sleeve. Figure stands 6.5 inches tall and is officially licensed by Toho Co., Ltd.
Tamashii Nations (Booth #3545)
Booth #3545 will be dedicated to Tamashii Nations and will be where a variety of exclusives from the Dragon Ball World Adventure will be available for purchase. Attendees will need a reservation from SDCC to purchase these exclusives, but we will also be bringing a wide variety of other Tamashii Nations’ items from Dragon Ball, Star Wars, Marvel and many more.
S.H.Figuarts GOKU BLACK SUPER SAIYAN ROSE Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $75
S.H.Figuarts GOLDEN FRIEZA Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts ULTIMATE SON GOHAN Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $65
S.H.Figuarts SON GOKU KID Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts ZERO SUPER SAIYAN GOD SUPER SAIYAN GOGETA Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $65
Tamashii Nations Metal Build Strike Gundam Figure · MSRP: $160
**All Tamashii exclusives are part of the SDCC exclusive system and require a reservation to purchase
Flame Toys Booth (#301)
Flame Toys Nemesis Prime IDW Version SDCC Exclusive · MSRP: $40
The 8th series of [Furai Model Kit)] Nemesis Prime (IDW version) is presented as event limited version! This model kit features snap together construction (no glue is required) and is a modernized and shape optimized IDW Nemesis Prime. Standing 6.1 inches tall, the competed figure offers realistic articulation with more than 40 joints.
Storm Collectibles Booth (#301)
Street Fighter fans and collectors are invited to catch 4 unique SDCC Exclusive releases:
Storm Collectibles “Street Fighter V” Cammy Battle Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Action Figure · MSRP: $85
Cammy is a clone created by Shadaloo to be an elite soldier. She lost her memory, and was found by the British Special Forces unit Delta Red. Though she now dedicates herself to destroying Shadaloo, there are still those who doubt her, fearing that she's a Shadaloo spy. Cammy tries to get on with her new life, with the support of her Delta Red members. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in her Player 2 Green Outfit.
“Street Fighter” Guile Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $85
Guile is a Major in the US Air Force who debuted as one of the original selectable eight characters in the 1991 Street Fighter II game. He is one of the most popular character used in the history of the game. Guile is well known by his signature tall flattop haircut and unique fighting style which combines Martial Arts and Pro-Wrestling. His iconic moves are Sonic Boom and Flash Kick. This figure features a brand new custom developed body. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in his Player 2 Blue Outfit.
“Street Fighter V” M. Bison Battle Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition
1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $75
Now, face the mighty Bison!” “Bow down before my Psycho Power!” Featured in Street Fighter V, M. BISON (named VEGA - in Japan) is the primary antagonist and the most iconic villain in the Street Fighter series. Storm Collectibles presents this M. Bison SDCC exclusive in his Player 2 Blue Battle Costume with the new facial design from Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.
“Street Fighter” Sagat SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $85
Sagat is from Thailand and a 7-foot-tall Muay Thai expert fighter known for his incredible power and long-reaching attacks. He is one of the four Grand Masters in Street Fighter II. Sagat lost his eye during a fight with Dan Hibiki's father, Go and the massive scar on his chest is a constant reminder of Ryu's victory. His signature moves are Tiger knee crush, Tiger shots and Tiger Uppercut. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in his Player 2 White Trunks Outfit.
Bandai Spirits Hobby (#401)
Model builders are invited to catch a wide variety of Gundam (GunPla), Star Wars and Dragon Ball kits
Haropla Haro Basic Green [Clear Color] · MSRP: $8
Haropla Momoharo [Clear Color] · MSRP: $8
1/144 Scale Gundam AGE�Magnum [Dive Into Dimension Clear] ·MSRP: $20
1/144 Scale Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento [Iron Blooded Coating] · MSRP: $35
1/144 Scale Gundam Barbatos Lupus [Iron Blooded Coating] · MSRP: $27
1/100 Scale Gundam GM SNIPER � [Clear Color] · MSRP: $42
1/100 Scale Gundam Tallgeese � [Special Coating] · MSRP: $80
1/100 Scale ZZ Gundam Ver.Ka [Clear Color] · MSRP: $70
Nu Gundam Mechanical Clear Gundam Model Kit · MSRP: $75
Star Wars 0-0-0 Character Model Kit · MSRP: $28
Super Saiyan Gogeta - Dragon Ball World Adventure Figure-Rise Standard Exclusive · MSRP: $35
A massive 9-foot-tall RX-78-2 Gundam statue will be stationed inside the booth for photo opportunities.
About Bluefin
Bluefin is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. As a Bandai Namco group company, Bluefin distributes products in the U.S. for Bandai Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan. The company’s array of brand offerings also includes products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys, for which the company is the North American exclusive distributor. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bluefinbrands/
https://www.facebook.com/BluefinBrands/
https://twitter.com/BluefinBrands
https://www.youtube.com/channel/BluefinVideos
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Thursday, July 11, 2019
VIZ Media Announces Its San Diego Comic Con 2019 Plans
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PANELS, SPECIAL GUESTS AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR COMIC-CON 2019
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media prepares for one of the nation’s biggest annual pop culture events with panels and signings for SHONEN JUMP and SEIS MANOS at Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA (Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21, 2019).
Check out the SEIS MANOS panel, an upcoming Netflix Original Anime Series and VIZ Media’s first original animated property. The panel features a star-studded cast and crew including Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Jonny Cruz (Overwatch), Angelica Vale (Jane the Virgin) and Danny Trejo (Machete) alongside creators and series’ writers. Panel guests will also participate in an official autograph session in the Sails Pavilion.
Additional events planned for the show include the SHONEN JUMP panel where voice actor guest Robbie Daymond will share insights on his role as Mitsuki in the BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS anime series. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Robbie during a signing session at the VIZ Media booth post-panel. Meanwhile the VIZ Originals imprint will participate in the official Comic-Con portfolio review sessions. Reviews will be conducted by Fawn Lau, Executive Editor for VIZ Originals, at the Portfolio Review Area located inside the Sails Pavilion. For more details please visit: viz.com/originals.
There’s even more excitement at VIZ Media Booth #2813! Fans can participate in a SAILOR MOON photo opportunity. Attendees pose with Sailor Moon, share their experience directly via social media, and get entered in a sweepstakes to win SAILOR MOON-themed prizes. In addition, the VIZ retail shop is the destination for a wide array of convention specials and exclusive products, and each purchase comes with an exclusive 2019 tote bag featuring POKÉMON or SAILOR MOON (while supplies last).
Notable VIZ Media Comic-Con 2019 exclusives include:
ONE-PUNCH MAN Vol. 1 with Variant Cover $10
ONE-PUNCH MAN Pin Set $18
SAILOR MOON: SAILOR STARS T-SHIRT $20
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE GOLDEN WIND Pin $12
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE GOLDEN WIND Figure $45
MY HERO ACADEMIA & ONE-PUNCH MAN Manga Replicas $15 each
VIZ Media Comic-Con 2019 Panels & Signings:
Friday, July 19th
1:00pm - 2:00pm - SHONEN JUMP Panel
Room 6A
Hang out with Team SHONEN JUMP for the latest developments on new series from Japan, all-time fan favorites and what we’re doing to bring you the world's best manga! We'll also be chatting up prolific voice acting star Robbie Daymond (BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, ONE-PUNCH MAN and more).
3:00pm - Robbie Daymond Signing
VIZ Media Booth #2813
Voice actor Robbie Daymond (voice of Mitsuki in BORUTO) will visit the booth to sign posters for attendees. Signing is first come, first served, at the time of the event.
Saturday, July 20th
10:30am - 11:30am - VIZ Media Presents SEIS MANOS Panel
Room 6BCF
Meet the incredible lineup of voice cast and creative talent behind SEIS MANOS, an upcoming Netflix Original Anime Series. Join lead cast members Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Jonny Cruz (Overwatch), Angelica Vale (Jane the Virgin) and Danny Trejo (Machete) alongside creator and showrunner Brad Graeber, writer and co-creator Alvaro Rodriguez (Machete), and writer Daniel Dominguez (Oishi High School Battle), as we dive into the action-packed world of SEIS MANOS!
12:30pm - SEIS MANOS Cast & Staff Signing
Autograph Area, Sails Pavilion
Meet the cast and crew of the upcoming Netflix series SEIS MANOS and receive a poster. This is a pre-ticketed event; the drawing for tickets will be held Saturday at 9:00am in the Sails Pavilion Autograph Area.
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Monday, July 8, 2019
Titan Comics Announces Its Plans for San Diego Comic Con International 2019
TITAN LAUNCHES BLADE RUNNER COMIC, PLUS HOST OF EXCLUSIVES AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2019: FULL PLANS REVEALED
Monday July 8th 2019: This San Diego Comic Con, (Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21, 2019), Titan Comics brings exciting debuts, SDCC variants, limited editions and special appearances from a host of creators.
The wait is over ... Blade Runner 2019 #1, the most hotly-anticipated comic of the year, debuts at SDCC with a special virgin variant cover by fan-favorite artist, Stanley "Artgerm" Lau (only available at Titan Booth #5537). On Thursday, (Room 4, 12pm) Blade Runner fans can go behind the scenes with a special spotlight panel to discuss bringing this critically-acclaimed world to comics, followed by a signing with co-author Mike Johnson, at the Titan Booth #5537
Sunday at SDCC is Doctor Who comics day, with a special Thirteenth Doctor panel and signing! Join authors Jody Houser (Thirteenth Doctor ongoing comic) and Richard Dinnick (The Thirteenth Doctor: The Many Lives of Doctor Who) to discuss what goes in to making The Thirteenth Doctor comic series (Room 25ABC, 10am), followed by a special signing of Doctor Who comics and graphic novels at Titan Booth #5537, including an exclusive show variant of The Thirteenth Doctor #9.
Titan's Hard Case Crime imprint spotlights Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition, Dick Tracy), who discusses his upcoming release in a special panel and signing – your only chance to get an exclusive Ms Tree Art Card signed by the king of hard-boiled noir.
Titan Comics (booth #5537) will be bringing a huge range of show debuts and exclusives, including a black-and-white cover by Jeff Stokely (The Spire, Terminator) for Bloodborne #13, based on the hit video game series, and an exclusive wraparound cover by fan favorite artist Brett Parson for Tank Girl Forever #5.
To keep up to date with Titan Comics at SDCC follow Titan Comics on Twitter at @comicstitan and on Facebook and Tumblr.
See below for a full list of creator signings and panel information:
THURSDAY 18th JULY
PANEL: The Hardboiled Return of Ms. Tree!
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room: Room: 26AB
Guests: Max Allan Collins, Andrew Sumner (host)
Link: https://sched.co/Rlv3
Titan Entertainment's Andrew Sumner sits down with author/screenwriter/ director/comic-book writer Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition, Dick Tracy) to discuss his and artist Terry Beatty's iconic, ahead-of-her-time hardboiled comics detective Ms. Michael Tree. Originally debuting in Eclipse Comics' Eclipse Magazine in 1981, Titan's Hard Case Crime imprint is now collecting five pulse-pounding Collins & Beatty strips in Ms Tree: One Mean Mother and Max is here to spill the beans about his two-fisted heroine!
FRIDAY 19th JULY
SIGNING: Hard Case Crime
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: Titan Booth #5537
Special Hard Case Crime comic event! Max Allan Collins will be signing an SDCC exclusive art card, featuring Ms Tree, the upcoming graphic novel collection which launches this Fall. Plus Max will be signing copies of Mike Hammer, the tough-talking, brawling, skirt-chasing private detective who returned to comics in this thrilling noir graphic novel, based on an original plot by Mickey Spillane, as well as graphic novel Quarry's War.
PANEL: Blade Runner Spins into Comics
Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Location: Room: 4
Guests: Mike Johnson, David Leach, Jeff Conner, Graeme McMillan (host)
Link: https://sched.co/RqCh
Blade Runner returns to comic shops this month with the debut of an all-new comic series written by Blade Runner 2049 scriptwriter Michael Green and his regular writing partner Mike Johnson. In this special spotlight panel hosted by Graeme McMillan of The Hollywood Reporter, Mike Johnson will be joined by editor David Leach and Jeff Conner (director of publishing at Alcon Media Group) to discuss bringing this critically-acclaimed world to comics while expanding the canon of this beloved franchise.
SIGNING: Blade Runner
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: Titan Booth #5537
The hotly-anticipated Blade Runner comic debuts at the show – meet co-author Mike Johnson, who will be signing an exclusive, limited edition of Blade Runner #1, only available at SDCC.
SATURDAY 21st JULY
SIGNING: Newbury & Hobbes
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Location: Titan Booth #5537
Author George Mann (Doctor Who, Dark Souls, Warhammer 40,000) celebrates the 10th Anniversary of his hit steampunk mystery Newbury & Hobbes novels by signing copies of his new graphic novel, Newbury & Hobbes The Undying.
SUNDAY 22nd JULY
PANEL: Creating The Thirteenth Doctor Comics
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: Room: 25ABC
Guests: Jody Houser, Richard Dinnick, David Leach (host)
Link: https://sched.co/Rspo
Doctor Who comics have seen a surge in popularity since the launch of The Thirteenth Doctor last year. To celebrate, we go behind the scenes with Titan's Doctor Who creators to discuss what goes in to making The Thirteenth Doctor comic series. Join Titan Comics editor David Leach as he chats with Thirteenth Doctor writers Jody Houser (Thirteenth Doctor ongoing comic) and Richard Dinnick (The Thirteenth Doctor: The Many Lives of Doctor Who), and takes fans on a journey through space and time.
SIGNING: Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Titan Booth #5537
Authors Jody Houser and Richard Dinnick will be signing a range of Thirteenth Doctor comics and graphic novels – including an exclusive show variant of The Thirteenth Doctor #9!
Variant Covers availabe at SDCC:
· Thirteenth Doctor #9 Variant
· Bloodborne #13 Variant
· Tank Girl Forever #1 (Ongoing #5) Variant
· Blade Runner 2019 #1 Variant
ABOUT TITAN COMICS
Titan Comics offers astounding comics and graphic novels from the world's greatest licensed properties, alongside creator-owned comic books from new and world-renowned talent and classic graphic novels re-mastered for brand-new audiences.
For more information, visit: https://www.titan-comics.com
Connect with Titan Comics:
https://twitter.com/ComicsTitan
https://facebook.com/ComicsTitan
http://titancomics.tumblr.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicsTitan
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Monday July 8th 2019: This San Diego Comic Con, (Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21, 2019), Titan Comics brings exciting debuts, SDCC variants, limited editions and special appearances from a host of creators.
The wait is over ... Blade Runner 2019 #1, the most hotly-anticipated comic of the year, debuts at SDCC with a special virgin variant cover by fan-favorite artist, Stanley "Artgerm" Lau (only available at Titan Booth #5537). On Thursday, (Room 4, 12pm) Blade Runner fans can go behind the scenes with a special spotlight panel to discuss bringing this critically-acclaimed world to comics, followed by a signing with co-author Mike Johnson, at the Titan Booth #5537
Sunday at SDCC is Doctor Who comics day, with a special Thirteenth Doctor panel and signing! Join authors Jody Houser (Thirteenth Doctor ongoing comic) and Richard Dinnick (The Thirteenth Doctor: The Many Lives of Doctor Who) to discuss what goes in to making The Thirteenth Doctor comic series (Room 25ABC, 10am), followed by a special signing of Doctor Who comics and graphic novels at Titan Booth #5537, including an exclusive show variant of The Thirteenth Doctor #9.
Titan's Hard Case Crime imprint spotlights Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition, Dick Tracy), who discusses his upcoming release in a special panel and signing – your only chance to get an exclusive Ms Tree Art Card signed by the king of hard-boiled noir.
Titan Comics (booth #5537) will be bringing a huge range of show debuts and exclusives, including a black-and-white cover by Jeff Stokely (The Spire, Terminator) for Bloodborne #13, based on the hit video game series, and an exclusive wraparound cover by fan favorite artist Brett Parson for Tank Girl Forever #5.
To keep up to date with Titan Comics at SDCC follow Titan Comics on Twitter at @comicstitan and on Facebook and Tumblr.
See below for a full list of creator signings and panel information:
THURSDAY 18th JULY
PANEL: The Hardboiled Return of Ms. Tree!
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room: Room: 26AB
Guests: Max Allan Collins, Andrew Sumner (host)
Link: https://sched.co/Rlv3
Titan Entertainment's Andrew Sumner sits down with author/screenwriter/ director/comic-book writer Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition, Dick Tracy) to discuss his and artist Terry Beatty's iconic, ahead-of-her-time hardboiled comics detective Ms. Michael Tree. Originally debuting in Eclipse Comics' Eclipse Magazine in 1981, Titan's Hard Case Crime imprint is now collecting five pulse-pounding Collins & Beatty strips in Ms Tree: One Mean Mother and Max is here to spill the beans about his two-fisted heroine!
FRIDAY 19th JULY
SIGNING: Hard Case Crime
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: Titan Booth #5537
Special Hard Case Crime comic event! Max Allan Collins will be signing an SDCC exclusive art card, featuring Ms Tree, the upcoming graphic novel collection which launches this Fall. Plus Max will be signing copies of Mike Hammer, the tough-talking, brawling, skirt-chasing private detective who returned to comics in this thrilling noir graphic novel, based on an original plot by Mickey Spillane, as well as graphic novel Quarry's War.
PANEL: Blade Runner Spins into Comics
Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Location: Room: 4
Guests: Mike Johnson, David Leach, Jeff Conner, Graeme McMillan (host)
Link: https://sched.co/RqCh
Blade Runner returns to comic shops this month with the debut of an all-new comic series written by Blade Runner 2049 scriptwriter Michael Green and his regular writing partner Mike Johnson. In this special spotlight panel hosted by Graeme McMillan of The Hollywood Reporter, Mike Johnson will be joined by editor David Leach and Jeff Conner (director of publishing at Alcon Media Group) to discuss bringing this critically-acclaimed world to comics while expanding the canon of this beloved franchise.
SIGNING: Blade Runner
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: Titan Booth #5537
The hotly-anticipated Blade Runner comic debuts at the show – meet co-author Mike Johnson, who will be signing an exclusive, limited edition of Blade Runner #1, only available at SDCC.
SATURDAY 21st JULY
SIGNING: Newbury & Hobbes
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Location: Titan Booth #5537
Author George Mann (Doctor Who, Dark Souls, Warhammer 40,000) celebrates the 10th Anniversary of his hit steampunk mystery Newbury & Hobbes novels by signing copies of his new graphic novel, Newbury & Hobbes The Undying.
SUNDAY 22nd JULY
PANEL: Creating The Thirteenth Doctor Comics
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: Room: 25ABC
Guests: Jody Houser, Richard Dinnick, David Leach (host)
Link: https://sched.co/Rspo
Doctor Who comics have seen a surge in popularity since the launch of The Thirteenth Doctor last year. To celebrate, we go behind the scenes with Titan's Doctor Who creators to discuss what goes in to making The Thirteenth Doctor comic series. Join Titan Comics editor David Leach as he chats with Thirteenth Doctor writers Jody Houser (Thirteenth Doctor ongoing comic) and Richard Dinnick (The Thirteenth Doctor: The Many Lives of Doctor Who), and takes fans on a journey through space and time.
SIGNING: Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Titan Booth #5537
Authors Jody Houser and Richard Dinnick will be signing a range of Thirteenth Doctor comics and graphic novels – including an exclusive show variant of The Thirteenth Doctor #9!
Variant Covers availabe at SDCC:
· Thirteenth Doctor #9 Variant
· Bloodborne #13 Variant
· Tank Girl Forever #1 (Ongoing #5) Variant
· Blade Runner 2019 #1 Variant
ABOUT TITAN COMICS
Titan Comics offers astounding comics and graphic novels from the world's greatest licensed properties, alongside creator-owned comic books from new and world-renowned talent and classic graphic novels re-mastered for brand-new audiences.
For more information, visit: https://www.titan-comics.com
Connect with Titan Comics:
https://twitter.com/ComicsTitan
https://facebook.com/ComicsTitan
http://titancomics.tumblr.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicsTitan
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Thursday, July 4, 2019
VIZ Media Brings Mangaka Bisco Hatori to Anime Expo 2019
Creator Of OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB Manga Will Appear As Guest Of Honor For First Ever Overseas Appearance
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media proudly welcomes manga creator Bisco Hatori as an official Guest of Honor at this year’s Anime Expo.
The creator of bestselling Shojo Beat manga such as Ouran High School Host Club, Millennium Snow, and her current series, BEHIND THE SCENES!!, will have a dedicated panel and participate in an autograph session and other special fan events that are scheduled to take place during Anime Expo. Times, dates, and additional details on Bisco Hatori’s first professional appearance in North America will be announced soon.
“Bisco Hatori’s manga series have captivated readers worldwide,” says Nancy Thistlethwaite, Senior Editor. “OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB, one of Shojo Beat’s debut series and an enduring favorite, introduced a generation of new fans to shojo manga! Come join us in welcoming Bisco Hatori in her first North American appearance.”
Anime Expo is North America’s largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention and takes place July 4th–7th, 2019 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #2206.
Bisco Hatori made her manga debut with Isshun kan no Romance (A Moment of Romance) in LaLa DX magazine. Her breakout hit OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB became an international best seller and was adapted into a popular anime series. Hatori’s other works include the paranormal romance MILLENNIUM SNOW as well as her latest series, the comedic BEHIND THE SCENES!!, which are available in English from VIZ Media.
Additional information on Bisco Hatori and other manga titles published by VIZ Media is available at viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2019
VIZ Media Announces Plans for July's Anime Expo 2019
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS, ACTIVITIES AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR ANIME EXPO 2019
Join VIZ Media in welcoming famed manga creator Bisco Hatori as an official Guest of Honor at Anime Expo 2019. The creator of the bestselling OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB will have a dedicated panel and host autograph sessions throughout the show.
VIZ Media will continue to host special guests across its other panels and events: voice actors Zach Aguilar (ONE-PUNCH MAN’s Genos) and Billy Kametz (Josuke of Jojo's Bizzare Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable) will join in the discussion on the SHONEN JUMP panel. Meanwhile, SAILOR MOON fans won’t want to miss the SAILOR MOON Official Anime panel, which features one of our biggest rosters of English voice cast guests to-date! Stephanie Sheh (Sailor Moon), Robbie Daymond (Tuxedo Mask), Melissa Hutchison (Sailor Star Fighter), Erika Harlacher (Sailor Star Maker), Sarah Williams (Sailor Star Healer), and many more special guests will appear on the panel to discuss the long-awaited fifth season, SAILOR STARS!
This year, attendees can take part in a SAILOR MOON photo-opportunity and sweepstakes for SAILOR MOON-themed prizes. Pose with your favorite Sailor Guardian in West Hall A at Booth 28 and share your experience directly via social media.
The new VIZ Originals imprint will also participate in the official AX portfolio review sessions. Reviews will be conducted in The Annex at Kentia Hall by Fawn Lau, Executive Editor for VIZ Originals (Artist Alley, Table A47). More details at: viz.com/originals.
The fun continues at the VIZ Media booth #2206 with a host of free giveaways. The booth will also offer a variety of must-have convention exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special, limited edition tote bag available in two distinct designs, while supplies last:
Notable VIZ Media Anime Expo exclusive items include:
OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB Vol. 1 with Variant Cover $10
SAILOR MOON: SAILOR STARS T-Shirt $20
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE GOLDEN WIND Pin $12
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE GOLDEN WIND Figure $45
MY HERO ACADEMIA & ONE-PUNCH MAN Manga Replicas $15 each
ONE-PUNCH MAN Pin Set $18
VIZ Media Anime Expo 2019 Panels & Signings:
Thursday, July 4th
12:30pm - 1:30pm - VIZ Media Industry Panel
LP1 / Petree Hall
Join VIZ as we talk manga and anime, share big announcements and chat with Joey The Anime Man and an incredible team from Powerhouse Animation, the studio behind the CASTLEVANIA anime.
1:40pm - Bisco Hatori Signing
Autograph Area, Kentia Hall
Meet the creator of OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB and receive a special signed shikishi/art board. Ticket distribution starts at 8AM each day at Anime Expo’s Autograph Ticket Booth.
Friday, July 5th
3:00pm - 4:00pm - VIZ Media Presents Bisco Hatori Panel
Room LP3 / 408AB
Join VIZ in welcoming Bisco Hatori, the creator behind OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB, MILLENNIUM SNOW and BEHIND THE SCENES!! This popular creator will discuss the creative process behind her hit shojo series during her first North American appearance. As a bonus, panel attendees will also receive a limited edition item.
5:00pm - Bisco Hatori Signing
Autograph Area, Kentia Hall
Ticket distribution starts at 8AM each day at Anime Expo’s Autograph Ticket Booth.
Saturday, July 6th
10:00am - 12:00pm - SAILOR MOON Official Anime Panel
LP1 / Petree Hall
Join your friends from VIZ as well as many members from the staff and cast of SAILOR MOON and SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL for a festive time filled with news, updates and more from everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice. All attendees will receive a special treat while supplies last. In the name of the Moon, don't miss it!
10:00am - Bisco Hatori Signing
Autograph Area, Kentia Hall
Ticket distribution starts at 8AM each day at Anime Expo’s Autograph Ticket Booth.
1:00pm - 2:00pm - SHONEN JUMP Official Panel
Room LP3 / 408AB
Hang out with the English language editors of the world's most popular manga! We've got exciting news about the LATEST developments on new series, all time fan favorites, and what we're doing to bring you the world's best manga. We'll also have amazing prizes up for grabs.
2:50pm - SAILOR MOON Voice Cast Signing
Autograph Area, Kentia Hall
Meet the English voice cast of SAILOR MOON SAILOR STARS and receive a special signed poster! Ticket distribution starts at 8AM each day at Anime Expo’s Autograph Ticket Booth.
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
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Join VIZ Media in welcoming famed manga creator Bisco Hatori as an official Guest of Honor at Anime Expo 2019. The creator of the bestselling OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB will have a dedicated panel and host autograph sessions throughout the show.
VIZ Media will continue to host special guests across its other panels and events: voice actors Zach Aguilar (ONE-PUNCH MAN’s Genos) and Billy Kametz (Josuke of Jojo's Bizzare Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable) will join in the discussion on the SHONEN JUMP panel. Meanwhile, SAILOR MOON fans won’t want to miss the SAILOR MOON Official Anime panel, which features one of our biggest rosters of English voice cast guests to-date! Stephanie Sheh (Sailor Moon), Robbie Daymond (Tuxedo Mask), Melissa Hutchison (Sailor Star Fighter), Erika Harlacher (Sailor Star Maker), Sarah Williams (Sailor Star Healer), and many more special guests will appear on the panel to discuss the long-awaited fifth season, SAILOR STARS!
This year, attendees can take part in a SAILOR MOON photo-opportunity and sweepstakes for SAILOR MOON-themed prizes. Pose with your favorite Sailor Guardian in West Hall A at Booth 28 and share your experience directly via social media.
The new VIZ Originals imprint will also participate in the official AX portfolio review sessions. Reviews will be conducted in The Annex at Kentia Hall by Fawn Lau, Executive Editor for VIZ Originals (Artist Alley, Table A47). More details at: viz.com/originals.
The fun continues at the VIZ Media booth #2206 with a host of free giveaways. The booth will also offer a variety of must-have convention exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special, limited edition tote bag available in two distinct designs, while supplies last:
Notable VIZ Media Anime Expo exclusive items include:
OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB Vol. 1 with Variant Cover $10
SAILOR MOON: SAILOR STARS T-Shirt $20
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE GOLDEN WIND Pin $12
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE GOLDEN WIND Figure $45
MY HERO ACADEMIA & ONE-PUNCH MAN Manga Replicas $15 each
ONE-PUNCH MAN Pin Set $18
VIZ Media Anime Expo 2019 Panels & Signings:
Thursday, July 4th
12:30pm - 1:30pm - VIZ Media Industry Panel
LP1 / Petree Hall
Join VIZ as we talk manga and anime, share big announcements and chat with Joey The Anime Man and an incredible team from Powerhouse Animation, the studio behind the CASTLEVANIA anime.
1:40pm - Bisco Hatori Signing
Autograph Area, Kentia Hall
Meet the creator of OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB and receive a special signed shikishi/art board. Ticket distribution starts at 8AM each day at Anime Expo’s Autograph Ticket Booth.
Friday, July 5th
3:00pm - 4:00pm - VIZ Media Presents Bisco Hatori Panel
Room LP3 / 408AB
Join VIZ in welcoming Bisco Hatori, the creator behind OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB, MILLENNIUM SNOW and BEHIND THE SCENES!! This popular creator will discuss the creative process behind her hit shojo series during her first North American appearance. As a bonus, panel attendees will also receive a limited edition item.
5:00pm - Bisco Hatori Signing
Autograph Area, Kentia Hall
Ticket distribution starts at 8AM each day at Anime Expo’s Autograph Ticket Booth.
Saturday, July 6th
10:00am - 12:00pm - SAILOR MOON Official Anime Panel
LP1 / Petree Hall
Join your friends from VIZ as well as many members from the staff and cast of SAILOR MOON and SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL for a festive time filled with news, updates and more from everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice. All attendees will receive a special treat while supplies last. In the name of the Moon, don't miss it!
10:00am - Bisco Hatori Signing
Autograph Area, Kentia Hall
Ticket distribution starts at 8AM each day at Anime Expo’s Autograph Ticket Booth.
1:00pm - 2:00pm - SHONEN JUMP Official Panel
Room LP3 / 408AB
Hang out with the English language editors of the world's most popular manga! We've got exciting news about the LATEST developments on new series, all time fan favorites, and what we're doing to bring you the world's best manga. We'll also have amazing prizes up for grabs.
2:50pm - SAILOR MOON Voice Cast Signing
Autograph Area, Kentia Hall
Meet the English voice cast of SAILOR MOON SAILOR STARS and receive a special signed poster! Ticket distribution starts at 8AM each day at Anime Expo’s Autograph Ticket Booth.
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
"The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" Creators to Appear in London
THE LEGEND OF ZELDATM MANGA CREATORS TO APPEAR AT 2019 MCM COMIC CON LONDON
VIZ Media And ReedPop Welcome The Creative Duo Akira Himekawa For Special Events And Autograph Sessions At The UK’s Premier Pop Culture Convention
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media partners with ReedPop, the world's leading producer of pop culture events, to announce the appearance of the creators behind the smash hit THE LEGEND OF ZELDA™ manga series, known jointly as Akira Himekawa, at the 2019 MCM Comic Con London. This marks their first-ever professional appearance in the UK.
Akira Himekawa is the penname of two women, A. Honda and S. Nagano, who have created multiple bestselling manga adventures inspired by the classic Nintendo® puzzle-solving, role-playing video games. Their latest continuing series is THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS, published by VIZ Media.
Organized and presented by ReedPop, MCM London is the UK’s biggest annual pop culture event. The event will take place May 24th-26th, 2016 at the London ExCel convention center. Additional information is available at: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/.
Akira Himekawa’s MCM London Panels & Special Events Include:
Friday, May 24th
11:00am – 12:00pm - Official VIZ Media Panel with Special Guests
Center Stage
Join VIZ Media for exciting announcements, exclusive first looks at upcoming new titles, and special prizes! THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga creators, Akira Himekawa, will also make a special appearance.
Saturday, May 25th
2:00pm – 3:00pm - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Manga Panel
Main Stage
Join Akira Himekawa for an insightful panel to discuss their groundbreaking work, as well as catch a special live drawing session!
MCM London Comic Con On-Site Akira Himekawa Autograph Sessions:
Friday, May 24th at 2:00pm – limited to 100 people
Saturday, May 25th at 4:30pm – limited to 100 people
Signing session attendees each will receive an exclusive THE LEGEND OF ZELDA shikishi and poster from VIZ Media for Akira Himekawa to autograph (one item per person to be signed). Official signings are ticketed prior to the event, distribution details forthcoming.
Akira Himekawa Off-Site Autograph Sessions:
Forbidden Planet London Megastore
Friday, May 24th at 6:00pm
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Join VIZ Media to welcome Akira Himekawa for a special off-site appearance in London! Wristbands to attend the autograph session will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Signing session attendees will receive an exclusive VIZ Media-supplied poster and shikishi; attendees select which one will be signed on site by the pair. Please visit the Forbidden Planet website for details at: https://forbiddenplanet.com/.
Akira Himekawa have created multiple THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga, each published in-print by VIZ Media. These include THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS as well as beloved earlier works such as THE Ocarina of Time, Oracle of Seasons, FOUR SWORDS and more. Volume 4 of THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS is available now; Volume 5 releases in August.
Readers are invited to also enjoy VIZ Media’s THE LEGEND OF ZELDA - LEGENDARY EDITION which adapts the original 10-volume manga series into a collectible line of deluxe omnibus 2-in-1 releases that are available exclusively in-print.
For additional information on THE LEGEND OF ZELDA or other anime and manga titles available from VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.
ABOUT REEDPOP
ReedPOP is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions exclusively devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium brands in the pop culture world. ReedPOP is dedicated to celebrations of popular culture throughout the globe that transcend ordinary events by providing unique access and dynamic personal experiences. The ReedPOP portfolio includes: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) West, East, South and Australia, Emerald City Comicon (ECCC), BookCon, Oz Comic-Con, Comic Con India, Paris Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, Star Trek: Mission New York, TwitchCon, ComplexCon and more. The staff at ReedPOP is a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to serve those with whom they share a common passion. ReedPOP is focused on bringing its expertise and knowledge to world communities in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India, and Australia. (www.reedpop.com)
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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VIZ Media And ReedPop Welcome The Creative Duo Akira Himekawa For Special Events And Autograph Sessions At The UK’s Premier Pop Culture Convention
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media partners with ReedPop, the world's leading producer of pop culture events, to announce the appearance of the creators behind the smash hit THE LEGEND OF ZELDA™ manga series, known jointly as Akira Himekawa, at the 2019 MCM Comic Con London. This marks their first-ever professional appearance in the UK.
Akira Himekawa is the penname of two women, A. Honda and S. Nagano, who have created multiple bestselling manga adventures inspired by the classic Nintendo® puzzle-solving, role-playing video games. Their latest continuing series is THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS, published by VIZ Media.
Organized and presented by ReedPop, MCM London is the UK’s biggest annual pop culture event. The event will take place May 24th-26th, 2016 at the London ExCel convention center. Additional information is available at: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/.
Akira Himekawa’s MCM London Panels & Special Events Include:
Friday, May 24th
11:00am – 12:00pm - Official VIZ Media Panel with Special Guests
Center Stage
Join VIZ Media for exciting announcements, exclusive first looks at upcoming new titles, and special prizes! THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga creators, Akira Himekawa, will also make a special appearance.
Saturday, May 25th
2:00pm – 3:00pm - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Manga Panel
Main Stage
Join Akira Himekawa for an insightful panel to discuss their groundbreaking work, as well as catch a special live drawing session!
MCM London Comic Con On-Site Akira Himekawa Autograph Sessions:
Friday, May 24th at 2:00pm – limited to 100 people
Saturday, May 25th at 4:30pm – limited to 100 people
Signing session attendees each will receive an exclusive THE LEGEND OF ZELDA shikishi and poster from VIZ Media for Akira Himekawa to autograph (one item per person to be signed). Official signings are ticketed prior to the event, distribution details forthcoming.
Akira Himekawa Off-Site Autograph Sessions:
Forbidden Planet London Megastore
Friday, May 24th at 6:00pm
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Join VIZ Media to welcome Akira Himekawa for a special off-site appearance in London! Wristbands to attend the autograph session will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Signing session attendees will receive an exclusive VIZ Media-supplied poster and shikishi; attendees select which one will be signed on site by the pair. Please visit the Forbidden Planet website for details at: https://forbiddenplanet.com/.
Akira Himekawa have created multiple THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga, each published in-print by VIZ Media. These include THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS as well as beloved earlier works such as THE Ocarina of Time, Oracle of Seasons, FOUR SWORDS and more. Volume 4 of THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS is available now; Volume 5 releases in August.
Readers are invited to also enjoy VIZ Media’s THE LEGEND OF ZELDA - LEGENDARY EDITION which adapts the original 10-volume manga series into a collectible line of deluxe omnibus 2-in-1 releases that are available exclusively in-print.
For additional information on THE LEGEND OF ZELDA or other anime and manga titles available from VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.
ABOUT REEDPOP
ReedPOP is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions exclusively devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium brands in the pop culture world. ReedPOP is dedicated to celebrations of popular culture throughout the globe that transcend ordinary events by providing unique access and dynamic personal experiences. The ReedPOP portfolio includes: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) West, East, South and Australia, Emerald City Comicon (ECCC), BookCon, Oz Comic-Con, Comic Con India, Paris Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, Star Trek: Mission New York, TwitchCon, ComplexCon and more. The staff at ReedPOP is a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to serve those with whom they share a common passion. ReedPOP is focused on bringing its expertise and knowledge to world communities in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India, and Australia. (www.reedpop.com)
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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