Sequart Digs Deep into "Star Wars" and "Planet of the Apes" with New Books

Sequart Announces FIVE Books on STAR WARS and PLANET OF THE APES

Sequart Organization is going sci-fi in a BIG way

With the success of last year’s analysis of Star Trek’s entire comics history (http://sequart.org/books/33/new-life-and-new-civilizations-exploring-star-trek-comics/), Sequart is proud to announce that work has commenced on three Star Wars books and two Planet of the Apes books.

Over the next three years, Sequart will release essay anthologies analyzing all aspects of the Star Wars mythos:

First up will be 2015’s A Long Time Ago: Exploring the Star Wars Cinematic Universe (http://sequart.org/books/45/a-long-time-ago-exploring-the-star-wars-cinematic-universe/): Edited by Rich Handley and Joseph F. Berenato, this book will examine the entire big- / small-screen saga that is Star Wars. From theatrical films to TV movies, from cartoons and commercials to variety shows and video-based amusement-park rides, the mythos continues to keep audiences glued to their seats. This anthology features insightful, analytic essays about the franchise’s long history from popular film historians, novelists, bloggers, and subject-matter experts, exploring why the films proved so immediately popular, where the movies and TV shows have succeeded and faltered, and why we all keep going back for more.

Next will be 2016’s A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Exploring Star Wars Comics (http://sequart.org/books/46/a-galaxy-far-far-away-exploring-the-star-wars-comic-books/): Editors Joseph F. Berenato and Rich Handley pick up where their previous volume left off. Over a thousand comics have been produced from a variety of publishers, including Blackthorne Publishing, the L.A. Times Syndicate, Dark Horse Comics, Scholastic, Tokyopop, and more. They’ve spanned the history of the franchise, from millennia before Anakin Skywalker’s birth to beyond Luke Skywalker’s death, and they’ve focused on every aspect of the Star Wars Universe. This anthology features insightful, analytic essays examining the Star Wars comics, written by popular comic historians, novelists, bloggers, and subject-matter experts — plus, a foreword by fan-favorite Star Wars comics writer John Ostrander. From Jaxxon to Cody Sunn-Childe, from Ulic Quel-Droma to Lady Lumiya, find out how comics helped to keep the Star Wars Universe alive, and why you’re missing out if you’re not reading them.

Finally there’ll be 2017’s A More Civilized Age: Exploring the Star Wars Expanded Universe (http://sequart.org/books/47/a-more-civilized-age-exploring-the-star-wars-expanded-universe/): More than 250 Star Wars novels have been published by Del Rey, Bantam Books, Ballantine Books, and others, aimed at both young and adult readers. Spanning the decades before, during, and after the films’ events, the books have spawned new galactic governments, explored the nature of the Jedi and the Sith, and developed the Star Wars mythos well beyond merely a series of films and television shows. Editors Rich Handley and Joseph F. Berenato complete their trilogy with a look back at not only the Star Wars novels but also video games, radio shows, role-playing games, and more.  This volume offers insightful, analytic essays examining the Star Wars E.U., written by popular film historians, novelists, bloggers, and subject-matter experts — including fan-favorite Star Wars novelists Timothy Zahn and Ryder Windham. The films were just the beginning; find out how the universe expanded.

And the sci-fi fun continues. Over the next 18 months, Sequart and the editing dynamic duo of Handley and Berenato will deliver two Planet of the Apes essay anthologies:

Coming out in just a few months will be The Sacred Scrolls: Comics on the Planet of the Apes (http://sequart.org/books/41/the-sacred-scrolls-comics-on-the-planet-of-the-apes/): More than 150 POTA comics have been published during the past four decades, from Gold Key, Marvel Comics, Power Records, Brown Watson Books, Editorial Mo.Pa.Sa., Malibu Graphics, Dark Horse, Mr. Comics, and BOOM! Studios. Writers have explored the settings, concepts, and characters from the films (and occasionally the TV series), while introducing an array of new characters and scenarios. Back stories have been revealed, plot holes filled in, and histories extrapolated upon. The comics have employed multiple genres and styles, taking readers to distant villages, ruined cities, and oceanic civilizations — and have even seen the apes battle alien invaders from War of the Worlds and Alien Nation. It’s been quite the madhouse, to be sure. But by and large, the Apes comics have remained true to novelist Pierre Boulle’s simian spirit. This anthology will feature insightful, analytic essays about the franchise’s four-color continuation, from popular comic historians, novelists, bloggers and subject-matter experts.

And 2016 will see Bright Eyes, Ape City: Examining the Planet of the Apes Mythos (http://sequart.org/books/48/bright-eyes-ape-city-examining-the-planet-of-the-apes-mythos/): The Planet of the Apes franchise has spawned eight films, with a ninth currently in the works, as well as two television series and several novels. It’s one of the most respected franchises in film history. This anthology will examine every Apes film, TV show, and novel, from 1968 to present. Like the first volume, this anthology will feature insightful, analytic essays about the franchise’s long history, from popular film historians, novelists, bloggers, and subject-matter experts. If you’re eager to learn more about Apes lore, then you’ll need to get your stinkin’ paws on this book.


About the Publisher: Sequart Organization is devoted to the study of popular culture and the promotion of comic books as a legitimate art form. Sequart has released twenty-three books, six documentaries, and thousands of online articles. Its documentaries include She Makes Comics, and its books include Our Sentence is Up: Seeing Grant Morrison’s The Invisibles. Sequart is currently producing a documentary on writing powerhouse Neil Gaiman.
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First "Regal Con" to Celebrate ABC's "Once Upon a Time"

A “ONCE UPON A TIME” FAN CONVENTION IS COMING TO ANAHEIM, CA ANNOUNCING REGAL CON 2015

ANAHEIM, CA – Regal Con 2015 is a fan convention dedicated to the hit ABC TV show, "Once Upon A Time," and will be coming to Anaheim, CA May 8-10, 2015. This three-day fan event will be taking place at the Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove Hotel, a green-certified hotel close to Disneyland.  This is the first Regal Con and is an event that is made for fans, by fans. In addition to Q&A panels, autograph sessions, photo ops, and meet and greets, attendees have the opportunity to interact with celebrity guests from the show as well as other fans of the show.

CONFIRMED GUESTS include Lana Parrilla (Regina Mills/The Evil Queen), Emilie de Ravin (Belle French), Sean Maguire (Robin Hood), Rebecca Mader (Zelena/Wicked Witch), Eion Bailey (August Booth/Pinnochio), Lee Arenberg (Leroy/Grumpy), Faustino Di Bauda (Sleepy), Michael Coleman (Happy), Gil McKinney (Prince Eric), Beverley Elliot (Granny) and David Anders (Dr. Whale).  Joshua Reid-Davis will be acting as Master of Ceremonies.

Special musical guests, 45 Spacer, will also be performing (and debuting new music) at Regal Con on May 8th and 10th.

In addition to programming with our celebrity guests, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in various activities including trivia and costume contests, VIP mixers, and our very own vendor fair.  Our guests will also have the opportunity to win a full year of Adobe Creative Cloud.

This is a ticketed event with General Admission tickets being offered as well as a 3-day General Admission Pass. Special VIP packages (Regal, Heart, and Feather) are also available that include premium seating, and access to special events such as the Evil Regal Cocktail Party, Saturday Night Ball, and VIP Dinner Banquet. Guests also have the option to book discounted hotel rooms through a special link on our website, http://www.regalcon2015.com.

For more information and ticket purchase please visit http://www.regalcon2015.com or contact the Regal Con 2015 team directly at regalcon2015@yahoo.com for vendor, advertising or sponsorship inquiries.


REN ENTERTAINMENT
REGAL CON 2015 is brought to you by REN ENTERTAINMENT. Founded by Roxanna Nazari, and operating out of Orange County, CA, REN ENTERTAINMENT specializes in entertainment oriented event planning including concerts, conventions and more.

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Marvel Announces "Lando Calrissian" Star Wars Comic Book Series for July 2015

The following is a post from StarWars.com, presenting news announced at Star Wars Celebration 2015

Lando #1 Coming in July from Marvel

Hello, what have we here?

The smooth-talking scoundrel strikes back! Marvel and Lucasfilm announced today that Lando Calrissian — puffer pig collector, Cloud City administrator, and Rebel hero — will star in his own limited series. Lando #1, from creators Charles Soule (Death of Wolverine, Inhuman, She-Hulk) and Alex Maleev (Daredevil, Spider-Woman, Moon Knight), hits stores in July, and finds Lando embarking on his greatest caper ever.

“Is Lando Calrissian the coolest character in all of Star Wars? Depends on who you ask, probably. But if you ask me, the answer is yes, and I plan to prove it with this story,” says series writer Soule.

In Marvel’s Lando, developed closely with Lucasfilm, the titular character — in the days before he became a hero, but still with Lobot at his side — looks to steal one of the galaxy’s most valuable ships. But, as usual, he may be in over his head.

“Before Cloud City, before his glorious Death Star run,” continues Soule, “Lando Calrissian was just a man trying to make his way through an uncaring universe determined not to recognize that he was undeniably the coolest man in the galaxy. But Lando’s got a plan to change all that… and it starts with the deal of a lifetime.”

Hot on the heels of the character’s return in the Star Wars Rebels animated series, Lando joins Marvel’s growing line of critically acclaimed and bestselling Star Wars comics, including Star Wars, Star Wars: Darth Vader, Star Wars: Princess Leia, and Kanan: The Last Padawan. This deal is getting better all the time.

Check out a special first look at two alternate covers for Lando #1 here, and stay tuned to StarWars.com and Marvel.com for more on Star Wars comics and graphic novels.

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Jaime Hernandez Among 2014 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winners

2014 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes Winners Announced

Literary Awards Are Highlight of The Times’ Annual Festival of Books

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2015

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saturday, April 18, 2015, the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes honored the year’s best works in 10 categories at a gathering of literary luminaries hosted by Times Book Critic David L. Ulin. The 35th edition of the prestigious prizes, which recognize outstanding achievement in traditional and emerging genres, was held at the University of Southern California’s iconic Bovard Auditorium. T. Coraghessan Boyle received the 2014 Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement. The Innovator’s Award, which spotlights cutting-edge business models, technology or applications of narrative art, was presented to LeVar Burton.

Jaime Hernandez, the best American comic book artist over the last three decades, received the "Graphic Novel" award for his graphic novel, The Love Bunglers, which was originally serialized in Love and Rockets: New Stories, which he produces with his equally great brother, Gilbert Hernandez.

The Book Prizes is a highlight of The Times’ annual Festival of Books, the largest literary and cultural festival in America, which is celebrating its 20th year. As part of The Times’ mission to connect communities of interest to its journalism and inspire conversation, the Festival of Books brings over 500 authors, musicians, artists and chefs together with more than 150,000 Southern Californians for a weekend dedicated to creativity and the written word.

2014 Book Prizes Winners:

•     Biography: Andrew Roberts, Napoleon: A Life (Viking)
•     Current Interest: Jeff Hobbs, The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League (Scribner)
•     Fiction: Siri Hustvedt, The Blazing World (Simon & Schuster)
•     The Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction: Valeria Luiselli, Christina Macsweeney (trans.), Faces in the Crowd (Coffee House Press)
•     Graphic Novel: Jaime Hernandez, The Love Bunglers (Fantagraphics)
•     History: Adam Tooze, The Deluge: The Great War, America and the Remaking of the Global Order, 1916-1931 (Viking)
•     Mystery/Thriller: Tom Bouman, Dry Bones in the Valley (W.W. Norton & Company)
•     Poetry: Claudia Rankine, Citizen: An American Lyric (Graywolf Press)
•     Science & Technology: Elizabeth Kolbert, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History (Henry Holt and Co.)
•     Young Adult Literature: Candace Fleming, The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia (Schwartz & Wade / Random House Children’s)
•     Innovator’s Award: LeVar Burton
•     Robert Kirsch Award: T. Coraghessan Boyle

The complete list of 2014 Book Prizes finalists and previous winners, as well as eligibility and judging information, can be found at latimes.com/bookprizes (http://events.latimes.com/bookprizes/). Festival of Books news and updates are available on the event website (http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/latimesfob) page and Twitter (https://twitter.com/latimesfob) feed (#bookfest).


About the Los Angeles Times
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country and has been covering California and the world for more than 133 years.

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"Star Wars: Battlefront" Ships November 17, 2015

Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Begins Shipping Across the Galaxy November 17, 2015

EA, DICE and Lucasfilm Invite You to Immerse Yourself in Your Star Wars™ Battle Fantasies, Watch the New Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Trailer Now

Pre-Order Star Wars Battlefront and Be Among the First Players to Experience a Pivotal Battle Preceding Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™*

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DICE™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) studio, and Lucasfilm announced today that Star Wars™ Battlefront™ will be released beginning November 17, 2015 in North America (November 19 in Europe) as the first full-length trailer for this highly anticipated title premiered to thousands of fans at Star Wars™ Celebration. Combining an unprecedented collaboration with Lucasfilm and the award-winning Frostbite™ game engine, Star Wars Battlefront will deliver an incredibly authentic and immersive interactive entertainment experience featuring photorealistic visuals and epic action in iconic Star Wars™ locations. See how this comes to life in-engine by experiencing the newest trailer for Star Wars Battlefront here or at http://starwars.ea.com/battlefront.

    “Like so many others around the world, everyone at DICE is a tremendous fan of the Star Wars universe”

“Like so many others around the world, everyone at DICE is a tremendous fan of the Star Wars universe,” said Sigurlina Ingvarsdottir, Senior Producer of Star Wars Battlefront. “To be working on a Star Wars project and knowing we are helping to represent the universe we love to our generation and a legion of new Star Wars fans is truly an honor. Thanks to the access and knowledge shared with us by Lucasfilm, and the passion and talent of our team, we plan to deliver an amazing game that puts you right in the middle of the Star Wars battles you always imagined playing.”

Star Wars Battlefront will allow fans to live out a wide range of heroic moments and intense battle fantasies of their own – firing blasters, riding speeder bikes and snow speeders, commanding AT-ATs and piloting TIE fighters and the Millennium Falcon. These battles will take place on some of the most iconic planets in the Star Wars universe, including Endor, Hoth, Tatooine and the previously unexplored planet, Sullust. Gamers will be able to play as some of the most memorable characters in the original trilogy such as Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Star Wars Battlefront will feature a wide range of modes tailored for different types of battles, from larger 40-person competitive multiplayer to crafted missions that are played solo, with a friend via split-screen offline or co-operatively online.

Fans who pre-order Star Wars Battlefront will be among the first players to experience the Battle of Jakku*, the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet on the Outer Rim. Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor, players will experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku shown in Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™. Players who pre-order Star Wars Battlefront can fight the battle one-week early starting on December 1, 2015. All other players will get access to this free† content on December 8, 2015.

Star Wars Battlefront will be available in North America on November 17, 2015 and starting November 19, 2015 in Europe for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One™, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and on Origin™ for PC. To join the Star Wars Battlefront conversation please visit www.facebook.com/EAStarWars, follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/EAStarWars or sign up for the official EA Star Wars newsletter at http://starwars.ea.com/newsletter. Press assets for Star Wars Battlefront are available at http://info.ea.com.

* THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. GOOD ONLY FOR NEW PURCHASES OF STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT FULL GAME ("PRODUCT"). OFFER EXPIRES UPON PRODUCT RELEASE. CODE EXPIRES DECEMBER 7, 2015. VALID ONLY AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS. FOR PHYSICAL PRODUCTS, CODE FOR CONTENT WILL BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF PRODUCT PICKUP. FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS, CONTENT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED UPON PRODUCT INSTALL. VALID WHEREVER PRODUCT IS SOLD. SEE WWW.EA.COM/STARWARS/BATTLEFRONT/PRE-ORDER-OFFER FOR DETAILS ON EARLY ACCESS SCHEDULE. OFFER MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER PROMOTIONAL OR DISCOUNT OFFER, UNLESS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY EA; MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY PREPAID CARD REDEEMABLE FOR THE APPLICABLE CONTENT. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. SEE FINAL PRODUCT DETAILS, EULA AND CONTENT PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY AT WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS IF AND WHEN AVAILABLE. INTERNET CONNECTION, ORIGIN ACCOUNT, REGISTRATION WITH SERIAL CODE AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLAY. EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.EA.COM. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER FOR AN ORIGIN ACCOUNT. EA MAY DISCONTINUE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE AT WWW.EA.COM/1/SERVICE-UPDATES.

† STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT FULL GAME REQUIRED.


About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.

In fiscal year 2014, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

EA, EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Frostbite, Origin, The Sims, Dragon Age and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and its subsidiaries. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Xbox One is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc.

STAR WARS © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.

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Negromancer News Bits and Bites for the Week of April 12th to 18th, 2015 - Update #19

NEWS:

From THR:  Bill Pullman and Judd Hirsch returning for "Independence Day 2."

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From YahooSports:  ESPN's Britt McHenry talks smack to a tow truck company employee.  Honey, she sure is mad!

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From GuardianUK: An article about "toxic LGBT" characters on film and TV.

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From YahooCelebrity:  Rock Hudson's "true love" speaks about the late actor.  The man, Lee Garlington, apparently dated Hudson from 1962 to 1965.

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From Truthout:  Hopefully, this isn't just a flash in the pan:  TV programs featuring Blacks, Latinos, and Asians, and not just vapid young white actors.

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From YahooCelebrity:  Ryan Reynolds hit by a paparazzo, who drove off, in Canada; Reynolds is reportedly OK.

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From Variety:  Furious 7 wins the 4/10 to 4/12/2015 weekend box office with an $60.6 million estimated gross.  Meanwhile, the film has already grossed over $800 million worldwide.

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From Politico:  In the wake of the Walter Scott shooting in South Carolina, Frank Serpico pens a piece for Politico.  Serpico, famous as a whistle blower on police corruption in the NYPD, was the subject of an Oscar-nominated film starring Al Pacino.


COMICS:

From YahooTV:  Zach Snyder tweet first "Batman v. Superman" trailer.

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From HuffingtonPost:  Easter eggs from "The Walking Dead."

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From Variety:  Michelle MacLauren has dropped out of directing Warner's "Wonder Woman" film reportedly because of creative differences.  Patty Jenkins, who directed Charlize Theron to a "Best Actress" Oscar in Monster (2003), is stepping in.  Jenkins was previously tapped to direct Thor: The Dark World before she left over creative differences.

From Variety:  Why MacLauren left "Wonder Woman."

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From Variety:  Article about Michelle MacLauren's departure from "Wonder Woman" film.

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From Forbes:  News on the first "Batman Vs. Superman" trailer and other trailers.

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From Variety:  Olivia Munn to play "Psylocke" in "X-Men: Apocalypse."

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From BleedingCool:  New Ant-Man trailer and two new Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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From ScreenRant:  X-Men: Days of Future Past is now on HBO.  Here is an article about Anna Paquin/Rogue's scenes that were cut from the film.


FROM STAR WARS:

From Polygon:  Second trailer from "Star Wars: The Force Awaken."

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From YahooGames:  About Star Wars: The Force Awakens panel at Star Wars Celebration.

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From FlickeringMyth:  A list of characters that have filmed scenes for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.


OBITS:

From YahooMusic: Singer and songwriter Percy Sledge died in Baton Rouge, LA on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the age of 74.  He is known for his legendary 1966 #1 song, "When a Man Loves a Woman," which appeared in several films, including the Oscar-winner, Platoon (1986) and The Crying Game (1992).  He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

SuBLime Releases First Volume of the Yaoi Manga, "The World's Greatest Love"

VIZ MEDIA’S GLOBAL YAOI IMPRINT SUBLIME LAUNCHES ACCLAIMED MANGA SERIES THE WORLD’S GREATEST FIRST LOVE

Savor One Of Yaoi’s Most Popular Series About A Handsome Young Man Who Rekindles A Long Lost Love With An Old Flame

San Francisco, CA – SuBLime, the global yaoi manga imprint of leading North American manga publisher VIZ Media, announces its first print release of 2015 with the debut of THE WORLD'S GREATEST FIRST LOVE, now available.

The acclaimed series by famed yaoi creator Shungiku Nakamura about a passionate romance between a manga editor and his boss is rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers. Individual volumes will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN with future editions of the continuing series set for publication on a bi-monthly basis.

When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled to learn his new boss is an old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future? In the series’ opening volume, tired of accusations that family connections got him his current position, Ritsu Onodera quits his job as an editor at his father's company and transfers to Marukawa Publishing. Once there, he is assigned to the shojo manga editorial department – something he has no interest in and no experience with! Having sworn he'd never fall in love again, the last thing he wants to do is work on love stories. To make matters worse, it turns out that his overbearing boss, Masamune Takano, is actually his first love from high school!

“THE WORLD'S GREATEST FIRST LOVE has been the most consistently requested title for English release and we are very excited for its addition to the SuBLime catalog,” says SuBLime Editor Jennifer LeBlanc. “Shungiku Nakamura is one of the most renowned creators within the yaoi genre and her story about a handsome young man discovering that his new boss is actually an old boyfriend is sure to captivate readers.”

Shungiku Nakamura is one of the most popular yaoi creators worldwide. She is best known for her series Junjo Romantica, which was adapted into both an anime series and drama CD. Her current series, THE WORLD'S GREATEST FIRST LOVE, appears in Japan in Emerald magazine and has been adapted into an anime series. Her other English-language title, Hybrid Child, is also being turned into an anime release.

For up-to-date news and release information, please visit the SuBLime website at www.SuBLimeManga.com, or follow SuBLime on Twitter at @SuBLimeManga and Facebook at facebook.com/SuBLimeManga.


About SuBLime
SuBLime is a global yaoi/boys’ love manga publisher presenting English-speaking fans everywhere with a broad selection of high quality titles. SuBLime will offer titles digitally worldwide available at www.SuBLimeManga.com, with many available in Download-to-Own format, and selections in print also available in English-language editions worldwide.

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