2015 JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL OF SAN FRANCISCO ANNOUNCES FILM LINEUPS FOR THE J-POP SUMMIT WEEKEND
The Bay Area’s Only Dedicated Japanese Film Festival Complements The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT With Premiere Screenings And Special Guest Appearances At NEW PEOPLE CINEMA; Additional Films To Be Announced Shortly
San Francisco, CA – The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF), the first and only fully-dedicated Japanese film celebration for the S.F. Bay Area, has announced an exciting schedule of screenings and special guest appearances taking place during the weekend of the 2015 J-POP SUMMIT.
Opening in conjunction with the 2015 J-POP SUMMIT on Saturday, August 8th and running thru Sunday, August 16th, 2015 the 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco will take place at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema, located inside the NEW PEOPLE entertainment complex in Japantown at 1746 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115 (www.newpeoplecinema.com). Tickets to individual screenings are $13.00 each, unless otherwise noted. Film summaries, trailers, screening times and advance tickets are available at: www.JFFSF.org.
The 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco proudly presents more than 25 celebrated films, many premiering in the U.S. for the first time, showcasing a wide range of Japanese cinema, including live-action, anime, short film, and documentary titles across a range of genres such as action, science fiction, historical drama, crime drama, coming-of-age, and romantic mystery.
Special guests for the 2015 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco will include acclaimed Japanese actor Tadanobu Asano, who is widely known for roles in movies such as Ichi the Killer, Zatoichi, Thor, 46 Ronin, and Battleship, as well as one of Japan’s top anime directors, Koji Morimoto, who is a founder of renowned Studio 4℃ and known for works such as Animatrix and Genius Party Beyond.
A special Opening Night Event on Friday August 7th at The Castro Theatre kicks off the 2015 J-POP SUMMIT and Japan Film Festival of S.F. with a special 35mm presentation of director Sogo Ishii’s Electric Dragon 80000V, a rollicking comic-book style action film that stars top Japanese actor Tadanobu Asano.
The evening will be highlighted by a personal appearance by actor Tadanobu Asano, who will introduce the film and participate in an audience Q&A, as well as a live DJ set collaboration by one of Japan’s legendary techno DJ and producer, Ken Ishii, along with Japan’s top anime director Koji Morimoto. Advance tickets to the 2015 J-POP SUMMIT/JFFSF Opening Night Event at the Castro Theatre are available now for $25.00 each from http://jpop2015.brownpapertickets.com.
JFFSF Opening Night at Castro Theatre
ELECTRIC DRAGON 80000V
Friday, August 7th, 8:00pm
Dragon Eye Morrison (played by Tadanobu Asano) is a reptile investigator who suffers from an intermittent explosive disorder caused by brain damage he sustained in a childhood accident. He manages to find a way to survive and control his urges to destroy with his love of reptiles and an electric guitar. Meanwhile, Thunderbolt Buddha (played by Masatoshi Nagase), an electric repairman turned vigilante who has acquired powerful electro-conductive powers after sustaining a childhood accident, goes after crime bosses and gangsters that take advantage of electric signals. Holding an obsessive hatred towards Morrison, Thunderbolt Buddha challenges him to a final showdown on the rooftops of Tokyo.
JFFSF Screenings During 2015 J-POP SUMMIT Festival:
KAKEKOMI
Saturday, August 8th, 12:00pm
Divorce in the Samurai Age? - During the Edo period, women seeking divorce or fleeing abusive husbands ran to the Tokei-ji Temple in Kamakura. Nobujiro, a young doctor and author, and his aunt Genbei, mistress of the official inn of the temple, try to help the various suffering “kakekomi” women. Based on the novel by Hisashi Inoue, Kakekomi delivers extraordinary story of recovering women's rights with a witty script.
the VANCOUVER ASAHI
Saturday, August 8th, 3:00pm
Based on a true story, the film is set in the 1930s in Vancouver, where there was a baseball team called the Asahi formed by Canadian-born kids of Japanese immigrants growing up in a small Japantown. Struggling with racism and prejudice headed into the time of World War, the Asahi members join forces to make a difference through their passion for baseball.
MY MAN
Saturday, August 8th, 6:00pm – Special Guest Appearance by Tadanobu Asano
When loneliness leads to forbidden love, how far will you go? After losing everything in a tsunami disaster, 10-year-old Hana is taken in by a young distant relative Jungo. The pair begins living together as family while sharing the profound sense of loss. Amidst the deep snows of Hokkaido, both desire to fill their empty, love-starved hearts and they set foot into a forbidden world. When an elder benefactor in their small town Mr. Oshio learns of Jungo and Hana's illicit relationship, tragedy begins to take over. Don't miss the special personal appearance by actor Tadanobu Asano who will introduce this film!
SPACE BROTHERS #0
Sunday, August 9th, 12:00pm
Space Brothers #0 functions as a great introduction to the TV anime series, Space Brothers (Sentai Filmworks), based on the popular manga by Chuya Koyama. The film harkens back to the origin of the Namba brothers' dream of traveling to outer space, which was inspired by the world-renowned astronaut brothers Brian and Eddie Jay, another “Space Brothers" duo that dreamed of setting foot on the moon well before Namba brothers, Mutta & Hibito.
The World of Koji Morimoto
Sunday, August 9th, 1:50pm – Special Guest appearance by Director Koji Morimoto
A collection of three short films by one of Japan’s top anime director Koji Morimoto, widely known as a founder of renowned Studio 4℃ and his works such as Animatrix and Genius Party Beyond. The famed director will appear in person to introduce the films as well as participate in an audience Q&A.
Magnetic Rose (45min): Magnetic Rose is the first of three episodes of MEMORIES, based on the manga by Katsuhiro Otomo (the creator of Akira). The film follows the members of the deep space salvage vessel Corona. While performing a salvage mission, the crew encounters an odd distress signal emanating from the Sargasso region, ominously nicknamed “The graveyard of space.” Soundtrack composed by Yoko Kanno.
Noiseman Sound Insect (15min): In the space of music, people used to live in the music fruit in the trees. One day, Dr. Frankein secretly succeeds in creating the creature 'Noiseman' by feeding the music fruit as fuel. Since then, the space was dominated by noise, not music. When a pair of kids Tobio and Reina find out this secret, they challenge Noiseman to bring the music back home again. The film’s soundtrack was written by Japanese composer, arranger, and musician Yoko Kanno.
Genius Party Beyond: Dimension Bomb (20min): Dimension Bomb is one of the five short animated omnibus "Genius Party Beyond," produced by Studio 4℃, which director Koji Morimoto founded in 1986. One day, a boy named Shin who wears a pupa-like mask encounters a girl named Koo. The days spent with Koo, who is a free spirit unlike any other, start to fill up his life with cherished and unforgettable moments. Noted musical composer and arranger, Yoko Kanno, provides the voiceover of Koo.
BLIND SWORDSMAN: ZATOICHI
Sunday, August 9th, 4:00pm
Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi is a 2003 samurai action film, directed by and starring actor Takeshi Kitano ("Beat" Takeshi) as Zatoichi. It also co-stars Tadanobu Asano, who plays Ronin Hattori, Zatoichi's rival. The film is a revival of the classic Zatoichi series of film and television series. It won the prestigious Silver Lion for Best Director award at Venice Film Festival and went on to win numerous other awards internationally.
PALE MOON
Sunday, August 9th, 6:30pm
Based on the bestselling novel "Kami No Tsuki (Paper Moon)" by Mitsuyo Kakuta, and directed by Daihachi Yoshida, the critically acclaimed crime drama unfolds around an obedient housewife working part-time as a bank teller who becomes a reckless embezzler to live it up with a young lover. Leading actress Rie Miyazawa takes on an outrageous behavior in a subtle performance and gracefully displays her aging beauty.
The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT takes place Saturday and Sunday August 8th & 9th at the historic Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s Marina district. Tickets and V.I.P Passes to the 2015 J-POP SUMMIT are available now at: www.J-POP.com. Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy a colorful assortment of Japanese pop-influenced culture, fashion, pop art, live music, technology and travel that will be complemented by celebrity Guests of Honor, anime programming, cosplay and pop idol contests, and a wide assortment of vendors and other programming.
NEW PEOPLE Cinema is a 143-seat cinema located in the underground floor of NEW PEOPLE in San Francisco. Equipped with a cutting-edge HD digital projection and THX®-certified sound system, NEW PEOPLE Cinema is home for local film festivals and entertaining events. www.newpeoplecinema.com
About JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL OF SAN FRANCISCO
Launched in 2013, Japan Film Festival of San Francisco is the first and only fully dedicated Japanese film event for the SF Bay Are. This year’s edition will feature a colorful mix of narratives, anime and documentary film premieres and exclusive screenings with special guest appearance at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema in SF’s Japantown from August 8th (Sat) through August 16th (Sun), 2015. More details and ticket information is available at www.jffsf.org.
About J-POP SUMMIT
The J-POP SUMMIT is an annual Japanese Pop Culture celebration held in San Francisco, CA that features live bands and artists from Japan, pop culture panel discussions, film premieres, fashion shows and events, food and spirits, art, and celebrity appearances. In 2014, the two-day event attracted 125,000 attendees. Details on J-POP SUMMIT are available at www.J-POP.com
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015
New Rules for 88th Academy Awards (2016) Announced
Awards Rules Approved For 88th Oscars®
The Academy’s Board of Governors approved Oscars rules and campaign regulations for the 88th Academy Awards® at their most recent Board meeting (Tuesday night, 6/23/2015).
In the Best Picture category, to qualify as a producer nominee for a nominated picture, the producer must have been determined eligible for a Producers Guild of America (PGA) award for the picture, or must have appealed the PGA’s refusal of such eligibility. Final determination of the qualifying producer nominees for each nominated picture will be made by the Academy’s Producers Branch Executive Committee.
In the Visual Effects category, the number of eligible films that will be initially shortlisted for further consideration has increased to a maximum of 20 titles. The number of films that will be shortlisted for nominations voting remains at 10.
In the Documentary Short Subject category, the number of films that will be shortlisted for nominations voting has increased from 8 to 10 titles. Instead of a possible three, four or five nominees, the number is now set at five.
In the Animated Short Film and Live Action Short Film categories, a film qualifying via a theatrical release must now have a theater run in Los Angeles County for at least seven consecutive days with at least one screening per day. The film also must appear in the theater listings along with the appropriate dates and screening times. In both categories, the number of nominees is now set at five.
Other amendments to the rules include standard date changes and other “housekeeping” adjustments.
Rules are reviewed annually by individual branch and category committees. The Awards Rules Committee then reviews all proposed changes before presenting its recommendations to the Board of Governors for approval.
Updated campaign regulations, which specify how companies and individuals may market to Academy members any movies and achievements eligible for the 88th Academy Awards, are also presented to the Board for approval.
The 88th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
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The Academy’s Board of Governors approved Oscars rules and campaign regulations for the 88th Academy Awards® at their most recent Board meeting (Tuesday night, 6/23/2015).
In the Best Picture category, to qualify as a producer nominee for a nominated picture, the producer must have been determined eligible for a Producers Guild of America (PGA) award for the picture, or must have appealed the PGA’s refusal of such eligibility. Final determination of the qualifying producer nominees for each nominated picture will be made by the Academy’s Producers Branch Executive Committee.
In the Visual Effects category, the number of eligible films that will be initially shortlisted for further consideration has increased to a maximum of 20 titles. The number of films that will be shortlisted for nominations voting remains at 10.
In the Documentary Short Subject category, the number of films that will be shortlisted for nominations voting has increased from 8 to 10 titles. Instead of a possible three, four or five nominees, the number is now set at five.
In the Animated Short Film and Live Action Short Film categories, a film qualifying via a theatrical release must now have a theater run in Los Angeles County for at least seven consecutive days with at least one screening per day. The film also must appear in the theater listings along with the appropriate dates and screening times. In both categories, the number of nominees is now set at five.
Other amendments to the rules include standard date changes and other “housekeeping” adjustments.
Rules are reviewed annually by individual branch and category committees. The Awards Rules Committee then reviews all proposed changes before presenting its recommendations to the Board of Governors for approval.
Updated campaign regulations, which specify how companies and individuals may market to Academy members any movies and achievements eligible for the 88th Academy Awards, are also presented to the Board for approval.
The 88th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Bishounen BINGO! at Anime Expo 2015
YaoiCon to Host Bishounen Bingo at Anime Expo 2015
YaoiCon is excited to host an evening celebrating yaoi and bishounen culture at Anime Expo 2015. On Saturday, July 4th, 2015 from 10:30pm to 12:00am (midnight), YaoiCon will be hosting a panel followed by the Bishounen Bingo event. Attendees who are 16+ or older may join in the event in LP4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Prizes will be awarded to attendees and winners of the event.
About YaoiCon:
YaoiCon is an 18+ convention for fans of the yaoi and boys love culture. Founded in 2001, the convention is run by dedicated staff and volunteers each year and has been formally sponsored by Digital Manga, Inc., since 2012. YaoiCon delights attendees with unique programming and a fan-centric atmosphere, including (but not limited to!) hosting a celebrated Guest of Honor, presenting industry and fan panels related to the genre, and holding the iconic and not-to-be-missed Bishounen Auction, YaoiCon is the place for dedicated yaoi fans. Come join us this year at the lovely Hyatt Regency SFO in Burlingame, California, for three days of risqué and friendly fun!
Visit www.yaoicon.com for additional information.
About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA):
The SPJA is passionate about Japanese Animation, manga, and their related interests, and works hard to make our projects reflect that passion. Our goal is to make our projects a place that brings together fans, industry, and all other stakeholders to share, celebrate, promote, and educate Japanese animation, manga, and their related interests.
Visit www.spja.org for additional information.
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YaoiCon is excited to host an evening celebrating yaoi and bishounen culture at Anime Expo 2015. On Saturday, July 4th, 2015 from 10:30pm to 12:00am (midnight), YaoiCon will be hosting a panel followed by the Bishounen Bingo event. Attendees who are 16+ or older may join in the event in LP4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Prizes will be awarded to attendees and winners of the event.
About YaoiCon:
YaoiCon is an 18+ convention for fans of the yaoi and boys love culture. Founded in 2001, the convention is run by dedicated staff and volunteers each year and has been formally sponsored by Digital Manga, Inc., since 2012. YaoiCon delights attendees with unique programming and a fan-centric atmosphere, including (but not limited to!) hosting a celebrated Guest of Honor, presenting industry and fan panels related to the genre, and holding the iconic and not-to-be-missed Bishounen Auction, YaoiCon is the place for dedicated yaoi fans. Come join us this year at the lovely Hyatt Regency SFO in Burlingame, California, for three days of risqué and friendly fun!
Visit www.yaoicon.com for additional information.
About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA):
The SPJA is passionate about Japanese Animation, manga, and their related interests, and works hard to make our projects reflect that passion. Our goal is to make our projects a place that brings together fans, industry, and all other stakeholders to share, celebrate, promote, and educate Japanese animation, manga, and their related interests.
Visit www.spja.org for additional information.
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Negromancer News Bits and Bites from June 21st to 30th, 2015 - Update #20
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NEWS:
From YahooMovies: Whatever for the first victim in the movie Jaws?
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From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/26 to 6/28/2015 weekend box office is Jurassic World. With an estimated take of $54.2 million, this is the film's third week at #1. Inside Out repeats as the #2 film with an estimated haul of $52.1 million.
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From FlickeringMyth: Yep, "Top Gun 2."
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From CheatSheet: What is known and unknown about "Star Trek 3."
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From YahooAutos: Warner Bros. stops licensing the "General Lee" from "The Dukes of Hazzard."
From YahooAutos: Cooter won't let it go, though.
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From THR: "Independence Day 2" has an official title - Independence Day Resurgence.
From CinemaBlend: Why isn't Will Smith in Resurgence.
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From YahooTech: A William Shatner interview.
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From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/19 to 6/21/2015 weekend box office is Jurassic World with an estimated take of $102 million take. It's still setting records. Meanwhile, debuting at number two if Pixar's Inside Out with an estimated take of $91 million.
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From SlashFilm: New news on various sequels.
COMICS - Films and Books:
From YahooNews: There is supposedly an on-set therapist for Suicide Squad.
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From ThePlaylist: Marvel may want Kenneth Branagh, who directed the first Thor film to return for the third film, "Thor: Ragnarok."
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From ThePlaylist: An interview of Marvel Studio's Kevin Feige.
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From YahooMovies: Tom Holland is our new Spider-Man.
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From YahooPolitics: Justice Elena Kagan drops a Spider-Man beat (references) in a Supreme Court ruling involving the web-head.
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From SlashFilm: Ron Perlman still valiantly trying to make "Hellboy 3" happen.
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From TheVerge: Beginning this Fall (2015), Miles Morales will be the Marvel Universe's main Spider-Man.
STAR WARS:
From YahooCelebrity: Jake Lloyd, Anakin Skywalker, in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, was arrested after a high-speed chase.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: Official trailer for Hitman: Agent 47 from 20th Century Fox.
OBITS:
From Variety: The composer James Horner was killed in the crash of a small plane on Monday morning, June 22, 2015. He won two Oscar for his music for the 1997 best picture Oscar winner, Titanic. He was one of my favorite composer, and I am sorry to hear of his passing. Horner was 61.
From EntertainmentWeekly: The actor Dick Van Patten has died at the age of 86. His career spanned six decades. Like many people, I remember him for playing the patriarch of the ABC television series, "Eight is Enough" (1977-81).
NEWS:
From YahooMovies: Whatever for the first victim in the movie Jaws?
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From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/26 to 6/28/2015 weekend box office is Jurassic World. With an estimated take of $54.2 million, this is the film's third week at #1. Inside Out repeats as the #2 film with an estimated haul of $52.1 million.
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From FlickeringMyth: Yep, "Top Gun 2."
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From CheatSheet: What is known and unknown about "Star Trek 3."
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From YahooAutos: Warner Bros. stops licensing the "General Lee" from "The Dukes of Hazzard."
From YahooAutos: Cooter won't let it go, though.
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From THR: "Independence Day 2" has an official title - Independence Day Resurgence.
From CinemaBlend: Why isn't Will Smith in Resurgence.
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From YahooTech: A William Shatner interview.
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From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/19 to 6/21/2015 weekend box office is Jurassic World with an estimated take of $102 million take. It's still setting records. Meanwhile, debuting at number two if Pixar's Inside Out with an estimated take of $91 million.
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From SlashFilm: New news on various sequels.
COMICS - Films and Books:
From YahooNews: There is supposedly an on-set therapist for Suicide Squad.
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From ThePlaylist: Marvel may want Kenneth Branagh, who directed the first Thor film to return for the third film, "Thor: Ragnarok."
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From ThePlaylist: An interview of Marvel Studio's Kevin Feige.
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From YahooMovies: Tom Holland is our new Spider-Man.
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From YahooPolitics: Justice Elena Kagan drops a Spider-Man beat (references) in a Supreme Court ruling involving the web-head.
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From SlashFilm: Ron Perlman still valiantly trying to make "Hellboy 3" happen.
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From TheVerge: Beginning this Fall (2015), Miles Morales will be the Marvel Universe's main Spider-Man.
STAR WARS:
From YahooCelebrity: Jake Lloyd, Anakin Skywalker, in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, was arrested after a high-speed chase.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: Official trailer for Hitman: Agent 47 from 20th Century Fox.
OBITS:
From Variety: The composer James Horner was killed in the crash of a small plane on Monday morning, June 22, 2015. He won two Oscar for his music for the 1997 best picture Oscar winner, Titanic. He was one of my favorite composer, and I am sorry to hear of his passing. Horner was 61.
From EntertainmentWeekly: The actor Dick Van Patten has died at the age of 86. His career spanned six decades. Like many people, I remember him for playing the patriarch of the ABC television series, "Eight is Enough" (1977-81).
First Trade of "Reyn" Comic Book Now in Bookstores
REYN, VOL. 1: WARDEN OF FATE available this June
The first five issues of the sword and sorcery fantasy series will be collected into trade paperback
Writer Kel Symons (THE MERCENARY SEA, I LOVE TROUBLE) and artist Nathan Stockman team up for a rich, world-building fantasy in REYN, VOL. 1: WARDEN OF FATE. The first five issues of the new fantasy series will be collected into a trade paperback and available this June.
In REYN, VOL. 1, freelance swordsman and monster-hunter Reyn is the last of the legendary “Wardens” whose ranks long ago faded from the land of Fate into myth. Not exactly a white knight, Reyn’s haunted by visions from his “guiding angel” Aurora, who sets him on a great quest against the mysterious Venn, teaming him with Seph, a woman with witch-like powers. Together they discover Fate holds an incredible secret.
REYN, VOL. 1 (ISBN: 978-1-63215-282-4) hits comic book stores on June 17 and bookstores on June 30, and will be available for $9.99. It can be ordered by retailers from Diamond Book Distributors with Diamond Code APR150615.
More praise for REYN:
“The way to sum up Reyn for me is simple: buy this book!” —Rhymes with Geek
“A solid start that's going to garner attention.” —Unleash the Fanboy
“We're given insight into a big world as we're introduced to some major characters and even given some laughs. Oh, and that guy is totally going to regret messing with Reyn's ale.” —All-Comic
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Monday, June 29, 2015
Bluefin Swimming into 2015 San Diego Comic-Con with Some Fine-Ass Toys
Visit Bluefin at 2015 San Diego Comic-Con Booths #3545 & #140
BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES A WIDE VARIETY OF EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIBLES FOR PURCHASE AT 2015 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Leading Toy And Hobby Distributor Returns To Nation’s Largest Pop-Culture Convention With Special Products For Star Wars, Iron Man, Batman, Dragon Ball, Gundam, And More!
Irvine, CA – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, has announced a wide array of exciting new and exclusive products to be showcased and also available for purchase at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International.
San Diego Comic-Con is North America’s largest dedicated pop-culture convention and takes place July 8th-12th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Each year, manufacturers create a variety of show exclusive collectibles and other limited edition products that attendees specifically seek out. More details are available at: http://www.comic-con.org/cci.
Bluefin products will be located on the Main Hall in Booths #3545 and #140.
Bluefin will delight Comic-Con attendees with a colorful collection of high quality and in many cases, limited edition or special variant products and collectible figures for popular properties such as Dragon Ball, Gundam, Iron Man, Star Wars, Batman and more.
Attendees that purchase select items at Bluefin’s booths will also be treated to free giveaways. Fans will receive a free Super Mario Bros. 1Up mushroom character when they purchase a Tamashii Nations product from Booth #3545 while supplies last. Also, those who purchase the Beast Kingdom Floating Iron Man Mark III exclusive from Booth #140, will receive a free support stand while supplies last as an alternative display option.
Exclusive Bluefin products available at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con include:
Bandai Hobby
Gunpla Models – Various Kits
HGUC 1/144 Zeta Plus Test Type Image Color Version
Previously only available at GunPla Expo events in Asia, this limited release of the Zeta Plus has been colored to match the test color red-orange white pattern found on the machines used by Karaba in the photo novel, Gundam Sentinel. Includes rifle, shield, hip cannons and 2 beam sabers. Mobile suit also can transform into wave rider form through part swapping.
MSRP: $25.00
RG 1/144 Gundam Exia Extra Finish Version
A special GunPla Expo limited event item now available in the West: the Real Grade Exia with a sharp metallic finish! Its parts have been specially chromed to give off a high shine. The Real Grade series combines the intricate part complexity of the higher end MG and PG lines with the size and affordability of the HG and SD lines into a new product that draws inspiration from real world machines. This version of the Exia was supervised by creator Kanetake Ebikawa and features custom markings. All of Exia's equipment is included, with melee weapons having chromed blades and GN condensers feature transparent plastic. New Advanced MS Joint allow impressive movement to replicate combat scenes in the Gundam 00 anime series.
MSRP: $48.00
HGBF 1/144 Try Burning Gundam PP Clear Version
An enhanced version of the Burning Gundam in the second half of the Gundam Build Fighters Try TV anime series. Features impressive articulation for recreation of martial arts poses. Includes fiery punch, kick, back, and numerous flame effect parts as well as 4 different types of hands showcasing martial arts gestures. This special GunPla expo variant previously only available in Asia renders the model in translucent plastic with sparkles to replicate the flow of Plavisky particles that flow through the plastic in the TV show. MSRP: $22.00
For additional information on Bandai GunPla products, please visit: www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/gundam-models.html
Bandai Tamashii Nations
S.H. Figuarts Goku Frieza Saga Version
Complete your Dragon Ball collection with a special variant of Goku as he lands on the Planet Namek! The S.H. Figuarts Goku Frieza Saga version features his iconic outfit with the “Go” GI symbols and original tied belt, as well as a new facial expression not found in the original! This SDCC exclusive will be available in limited quantities. Figure includes 5 interchangeable faces, multiple hands for different poses, and charging Kamehameha effect part. MSRP: $45.00
For additional information on Tamashii Nations products, please visit: www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/tamashii-nations.html.
Beast Kingdom
Iron Man Mark III Magnetic Floating Version
A flashy, new updated color variant of Beast Kingdom’s Floating Iron Man Mark III featuring red and chrome markings. MSRP: $169.99
Star Wars Egg Attack Action Darth Vader: EAA-002SP
This 6-inch limited edition Beast Kingdom rendition of the iconic villain is constructed with compound materials and painted with expert techniques that perfectly capture the texture of Darth Vader's armor and clothing. Also features a light-up LED lightsaber and life-supporting device on the chest. MSRP: $139.99
For additional information on Beast Kingdom products, please visit: www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/beast-kingdom.html
Comicave Studios
1/12 Shotgun Iron Man Mark XL
The Super Alloy 1/12 Scale Shotgun is a fully articulated figurine made of 75% die-cast metal with interchangeable accessories, and LED light features in the eyes and chest. A Hyper Velocity Traveling Suit, the Mark 40 is currently the fastest suit of the Iron Legion, and can reach speeds in excess of Mach 5. Shotgun will be available in limited quantities for purchase at SDCC 2015, one month ahead of its worldwide release in August 2015. MSRP: $160.00
For more information on Comicave Studios, please visit: http://www.comicavestudios.com
Hero Cross
Hybrid Metal Figuration Batman #004S
For the fans of this dark hero attending the 2015 San Diego Comic Con, Hero Cross has prepared a special classic comic color scheme for the figure, with an additional weathered effect. The body and limbs of the figure are made of die cast parts that enrich the texture as well as provide required strength and stiffness. Meanwhile, it is fully poseable thanks to 20-plus points of articulation and the wired fabric cape. The accessories include a light up Bat-Signal and Batarang that serve as nice enhancements to the figure. MSRP: $80.00
For more information on Hero Cross, please visit: www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/herocross.html.
SEN-TI-NEL
Don’t miss this extremely limited edition Synthetic Human figure with samurai sword and sheath accessories. Straight from the pages of the Biomega manga series by Tsutomu Nihei (the creator behind distinguished manga titles Blame! and Knights of Sidonia), this figure is exceptionally detailed and known for its unmatched articulation which allows you to get the figure into virtually any pose. MSRP: $185.00
For more information on SEN-TI-NEL, please visit: www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/sen-ti-nel.html.
The Loyal Subjects
Power Rangers, TMNT, Transformers Action Vinyl Exclusives
The TLS booth will feature a full array of their ever popular Action Vinyl Exclusives from top licenses. From the Black-and-White Battle Damaged 3” Ninja Turtles to the Special Edition Crystal Pink Ranger to the fan-favorite Construction set, all figures come equipped with multiple points of articulation and fun accessories -- as you may already know, the Power Rangers helmets are completely removable! A different exclusive for each day! Find these exciting exclusives and more directly at the TLS Booth #5050. MSRP: Various
X-Plus
Super Saiyan Son Goku Figure
This hefty variant (stands more than 18” tall) of the Gigantic Series Goku figure features translucent yellow hair. This vinyl statue is highly detailed, anime accurate and features excellent paint applications. X-Plus is well known for creating beautiful vinyl statues with uncompromising attention to detail. MSRP: $65.00
For more information on X-Plus, please visit: www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/x-plus.html.
About Bluefin
Based in Irvine, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Kotobukiya and Capcom, is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Beast Kingdom, Comicave, Mr. Hobby, Groove’s Pullip dolls, SEN-TI-NEL and X-Plus. Bluefin also represents TruForce and The Loyal Subjects products worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.
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