VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE
Climactic Anime Action Adventure Featuring The World’s Favorite Ninja On His Most Important Mission Ever Debuts Next Month On DVD And Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers the knockout ninja action of the seventh anime feature film in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN saga with the home media release of THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE on October 6th, 2015.
The exciting adventure will be available on DVD and also as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack edition carries an MSRP of $29.99 U.S. / $37.48 CAN and presents the film in crisp 1080p HD resolution. English and Japanese DTS-HD Audio options are available along with bonus features including the original theatrical trailers and commercial and promotional videos for the movie. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack also includes an exclusive art gallery and a limited edition full-color booklet.
The DVD Standard Edition release carries an MSRP of $19.98 U.S. / $24.98 CAN and presents the film with high quality 16x9 video along with available dubbed English 5.1 and 2.0 audio selections and original Japanese dialogue options. Bonus features include the original theatrical trailers and commercial and promotional videos for the movie.
THE LAST is the final story of Naruto as you knew him, the hero who was once an outcast, and the first chapter of the bond that will define his future. Two years have passed since the fated battle between Naruto and Sasuke in the Village Hidden in the Leaves. A comfortable peace has fallen over the village and the winter festival approaches with a bit more excitement than usual. Seasons of war have transformed Naruto and his friends into elite young warriors, but now they grow into the adults they were meant to be, forming bonds beyond friendship.
In the film, Naruto and Hinata approach this next stage with trepidation and find their progress stalled when a mysterious and dangerous man appears with a disturbing message; the end of the world is upon them. Once again Naruto and his friends are sent to investigate and stop the impossible: a falling moon! What is the tragic fate that connects this disaster with Hinata's Hyuga Clan? And to what lengths will Naruto go to speak the words that will change his life?
Additional information on NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN is available at www.Naruto.com.
For more information on manga titles available from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
2015 Harvey Awards Banquet Reveals Winners in More Than 20 Categories
Comic Professionals Honor Peers at the 2015 Harvey Awards Banquet
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - Comic Professionals came together Saturday night, September 26, 2015 to honor their peers during the presentation of the 2015 Harvey Awards, sponsored by Presenting Sponsors Cards, Comics & Collectibles and the Baltimore Comic-Con; Gold Sponsors BOOM! Studios, Comic WOW!, DC Entertainment, Diamond Comic Distributors, and Geppi's Entertainment Museum; Silver Sponsors Akuna Entertainment, ComicMix, Insight Studios Group, Painted Visions Comics, and Valiant; and Gift Bag Sponsors Abrams ComicArts, Archie Comic Publications, Book Blaze, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, DC Entertainment, Diamond Select Toys, Dynamite Entertainment, HarperCollins, IDW, Legendary, Popfun Collectibles, Joe Staton/Tribune Media Services, and Valiant Entertainment. The banquette to honor those nominated and the winners in more than 20 categories was hosted by the Baltimore Comic-Con and Cards, Comics & Collectibles.
Named in honor of Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the field of comics, and is the only industry award both nominated and selected by comic professionals. First awarded in 1988, it is one the industries oldest and most respected awards.
Vivek Tiwary, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fifth Beatle
, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, and founder of multi-platform arts and entertainment company Tiwary Entertainment Group, acted as host and Master of Ceremonies for this year's event.
Special thanks go to the sponsors who generously donated to the 2015 Harvey Gift Bags, including: Abrams ComicArts, Archie Comic Publications, Book Blaze, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, DC Entertainment, Diamond Select Toys, Dynamite Entertainment, HarperCollins, IDW, Legendary, Popfun Collectibles, Joe Staton/Tribune Media Services, and Valiant Entertainment.
This year's winners include:
Best Letterer: Jack Morelli, AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE, Archie Comic Publications
Best Colorist: Dave Stewart, HELLBOY IN HELL, Dark Horse Comics
Best Syndicated Strip or Panel: DICK TRACY, Joe Staton and Mike Curtis, Tribune Media Services
Best Online Comics Work: THE PRIVATE EYE, Brian K. Vaughan, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente, panelsyndicate.com
Best American Edition of Foreign Material: BLACKSAD: AMARILLO, Dark Horse
Best Inker: Danny Miki, BATMAN, DC Comics
Best New Series: SOUTHERN BASTARDS, Image Comics
Most Promising New Talent: Chad Lambert, "KILL ME" FROM DARK HORSE PRESENTS, Dark Horse Comics
Special Award for Humor in Comics: Chip Zdarsky, SEX CRIMINALS, Image Comics
Best Original Graphic Publication for Younger Readers: LUMBERJANES, BOOM! Box (BOOM! Studios)
Best Graphic Album Previously Published: MOUSE GUARD: BALDWIN THE BRAVE AND OTHER TALES HC, Archaia/BOOM! Studios
Best Anthology: DARK HORSE PRESENTS, Dark Horse Comics
Best Domestic Reprint Project: STERANKO NICK FURY AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. ARTIST'S EDITION, IDW
Best Cover Artist: Fiona Staples, SAGA, Image Comics
Best Biographical, Historical, or Journalistic Presentation: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE ULTIMATE VISUAL HISTORY, Andrew Farago, Insight Editions
Special Award for Excellence in Presentation: LITTLE NEMO: DREAM ANOTHER DREAM, Andrew Carl, Josh O'Neill, and Chris Stevens, Locust Moon Press
Best Graphic Album Original: JIM HENSON'S THE MUSICAL MONSTERS OF TURKEY HOLLOW, Archaia/BOOM! Studios
Best Continuing or Limited Series: SAGA
, Image Comics
Best Writer: Mark Waid, DAREDEVIL, Marvel Comics
Best Artist: Fiona Staples, SAGA, Image Comics
Best Cartoonist: Terry Moore, RACHEL RISING, Abstract Studios
Best Single Issue or Story: "Breaking Out", DARK HORSE PRESENTS #35, Dark Horse Comics
Harvey Kurtzman Hall of Fame Award: Will Eisner
Dick Giordano Humanitarian of the Year Award: Denis Kitchen
Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award: Russ Heath
In addition, the Baltimore Comic-Con would like to thank those individuals who presented at this year's award ceremony, including: Darwyn Cooke, Jules Feiffer, Francesco Francavilla, Steve Geppi, Mike Gold, Dean Haspiel, Denis Kitchen, Charlie Kochman, Laura Martin, John Ostrander, David Petersen, Sara Richard, Mark Waid, and Marv Wolfman. We would also like to thank Mark Wheatley for his contributions to our voting ballots, program guide for the evening, and awards ceremony presentation, Jerry Carr for assisting with the awards ceremony presentation, and Glenn Hauman for his "web mastery".
The Baltimore Comic-Con will host the Harvey Awards for the eleventh year during the 17th annual show, taking place September 2-4, 2016.
In the coming months, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages.
Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 16th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 25 years, the last 10 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - Comic Professionals came together Saturday night, September 26, 2015 to honor their peers during the presentation of the 2015 Harvey Awards, sponsored by Presenting Sponsors Cards, Comics & Collectibles and the Baltimore Comic-Con; Gold Sponsors BOOM! Studios, Comic WOW!, DC Entertainment, Diamond Comic Distributors, and Geppi's Entertainment Museum; Silver Sponsors Akuna Entertainment, ComicMix, Insight Studios Group, Painted Visions Comics, and Valiant; and Gift Bag Sponsors Abrams ComicArts, Archie Comic Publications, Book Blaze, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, DC Entertainment, Diamond Select Toys, Dynamite Entertainment, HarperCollins, IDW, Legendary, Popfun Collectibles, Joe Staton/Tribune Media Services, and Valiant Entertainment. The banquette to honor those nominated and the winners in more than 20 categories was hosted by the Baltimore Comic-Con and Cards, Comics & Collectibles.
Named in honor of Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the field of comics, and is the only industry award both nominated and selected by comic professionals. First awarded in 1988, it is one the industries oldest and most respected awards.
Vivek Tiwary, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fifth Beatle
, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, and founder of multi-platform arts and entertainment company Tiwary Entertainment Group, acted as host and Master of Ceremonies for this year's event.Special thanks go to the sponsors who generously donated to the 2015 Harvey Gift Bags, including: Abrams ComicArts, Archie Comic Publications, Book Blaze, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, DC Entertainment, Diamond Select Toys, Dynamite Entertainment, HarperCollins, IDW, Legendary, Popfun Collectibles, Joe Staton/Tribune Media Services, and Valiant Entertainment.
This year's winners include:
Best Letterer: Jack Morelli, AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE, Archie Comic Publications
Best Colorist: Dave Stewart, HELLBOY IN HELL, Dark Horse Comics
Best Syndicated Strip or Panel: DICK TRACY, Joe Staton and Mike Curtis, Tribune Media Services
Best Online Comics Work: THE PRIVATE EYE, Brian K. Vaughan, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente, panelsyndicate.com
Best American Edition of Foreign Material: BLACKSAD: AMARILLO, Dark Horse
Best Inker: Danny Miki, BATMAN, DC Comics
Best New Series: SOUTHERN BASTARDS, Image Comics
Most Promising New Talent: Chad Lambert, "KILL ME" FROM DARK HORSE PRESENTS, Dark Horse Comics
Special Award for Humor in Comics: Chip Zdarsky, SEX CRIMINALS, Image Comics
Best Original Graphic Publication for Younger Readers: LUMBERJANES, BOOM! Box (BOOM! Studios)
Best Graphic Album Previously Published: MOUSE GUARD: BALDWIN THE BRAVE AND OTHER TALES HC, Archaia/BOOM! Studios
Best Anthology: DARK HORSE PRESENTS, Dark Horse Comics
Best Domestic Reprint Project: STERANKO NICK FURY AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. ARTIST'S EDITION, IDW
Best Cover Artist: Fiona Staples, SAGA, Image Comics
Best Biographical, Historical, or Journalistic Presentation: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE ULTIMATE VISUAL HISTORY, Andrew Farago, Insight Editions
Special Award for Excellence in Presentation: LITTLE NEMO: DREAM ANOTHER DREAM, Andrew Carl, Josh O'Neill, and Chris Stevens, Locust Moon Press
Best Graphic Album Original: JIM HENSON'S THE MUSICAL MONSTERS OF TURKEY HOLLOW, Archaia/BOOM! Studios
Best Continuing or Limited Series: SAGA
, Image ComicsBest Writer: Mark Waid, DAREDEVIL, Marvel Comics
Best Artist: Fiona Staples, SAGA, Image Comics
Best Cartoonist: Terry Moore, RACHEL RISING, Abstract Studios
Best Single Issue or Story: "Breaking Out", DARK HORSE PRESENTS #35, Dark Horse Comics
Harvey Kurtzman Hall of Fame Award: Will Eisner
Dick Giordano Humanitarian of the Year Award: Denis Kitchen
Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award: Russ Heath
In addition, the Baltimore Comic-Con would like to thank those individuals who presented at this year's award ceremony, including: Darwyn Cooke, Jules Feiffer, Francesco Francavilla, Steve Geppi, Mike Gold, Dean Haspiel, Denis Kitchen, Charlie Kochman, Laura Martin, John Ostrander, David Petersen, Sara Richard, Mark Waid, and Marv Wolfman. We would also like to thank Mark Wheatley for his contributions to our voting ballots, program guide for the evening, and awards ceremony presentation, Jerry Carr for assisting with the awards ceremony presentation, and Glenn Hauman for his "web mastery".
The Baltimore Comic-Con will host the Harvey Awards for the eleventh year during the 17th annual show, taking place September 2-4, 2016.
In the coming months, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages.
Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 16th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 25 years, the last 10 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
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Sunday, September 27, 2015
1990s Nickelodeon Returns on "The Splat"
Nickelodeon Takes Fans Back to the '90s with the Launch of “The Splat,” Brand-New Destination for Iconic Nick Content, Starting Monday, Oct. 5, on TeenNick
*Follow “The Splat” on Twitter @thesplat, Instagram @thesplatgram, Facebook, YouTube, Vine, Tumblr and Pinterest. #TheSplatIsComing
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millennials who crave the iconic Nickelodeon shows of their childhood, including Kenan & Kel, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and more, can rejoice. Starting Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, Nickelodeon will throw back to the '90s every day with the launch of “The Splat,” a new multiscreen content destination spanning television, seven social media platforms and a dedicated web site aggregating the most loved Nick content from the 1990s and beyond. “The Splat” will dive deep to create a retro experience filled with landmark Nickelodeon programs; classic programming stunts like Nick or Treat, U-Pick and Super Toy Run; the recreation of specific days of programming as they aired in the ‘90s; and original promos and interstitials, including the Doo-wop Dinosaurs and the Opera Lady. “The Splat” will roar to life across all platforms on Monday, Oct. 5, launching that night on television on TeenNick from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. (ET/PT).
“We have been listening closely to our first generation of Nick kids that are craving the great characters and shows they grew up with watching Nickelodeon in the '90s”
Celebrating the characters and shows that are definitional to millennials who grew up in the ‘90s, “The Splat” will consist of:
“We have been listening closely to our first generation of Nick kids that are craving the great characters and shows they grew up with watching Nickelodeon in the '90s,” said Cyma Zarghami, President of Viacom Kids and Family Group. “We designed ‘The Splat’ with fans and their requests in mind, which means we’re bringing together these beloved series and a high level of digital engagement to give fans a retro media experience they can’t get anywhere else.”
In creating “The Splat,” TeenNick enlisted a group of current millennial employees and formed “The Splat Pack.” With a genuine affinity for Nickelodeon, “The Splat Pack” provides creative guidance, new ideas and helps develop content for the block.
“The Splat” TV Block on TeenNick (10 p.m. – 6 a.m. ET/PT):
“The Splat’s” rotating TV lineup on TeenNick will have weekly themes and monthly programming stunts featuring hit '90s animated and live-action series including All That, Angry Beavers, Are You Afraid of the Dark, CatDog, Clarissa Explains It All, Hey Arnold!, Hey Dude, Kenan & Kel, Ren & Stimpy, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Rocko’s Modern Life, Rugrats, Salute Your Shorts and The Wild Thornberrys, with additional series rolling out throughout the year. At launch, “The Splat” will feature themed weeks and stunts like:
“The Splat” Digital and Social Channels:
TheSplat.com is a fan-driven and generated digital destination that pulls '90s Nick content from all social spaces, including “The Splat’s” social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Vine and YouTube. Additionally, the site allows users to influence the on-air and online experience through social media conversations and trends.
“The Splat” Emoji Keyboard:
Launching in early-October on iTunes and Android, “The Splat” emoji keyboard will feature more than 30 iconic Nickelodeon emoticons, stickers and GIFs based on Ren & Stimpy, Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, Rocko’s Modern Life and more. The fully integrated keyboard allows fans to paste classic Nick characters into texts, emails and on social media sites. New content will be added monthly based on seasonal favorites and trending topics.
TeenNick has found success with '90s programming, most recently with the 2011 launch of “The '90s Are All That” programming block. “The '90s Are All That” was sparked by rising demand via the internet and social media platforms from young adults who grew up with Nickelodeon in the 1990s.
TeenNick, Nickelodeon’s 24-hour TV network exclusively for and about teens and tweens, is available in almost 72 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite. Featuring a roster of ever-popular Nick favorites, original programming and award-winning series, the brand presents an authentic teen experience, with all its emotional intensity, energy and humor, across multiple platforms and integrated social media. TeenNick and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. 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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*Follow “The Splat” on Twitter @thesplat, Instagram @thesplatgram, Facebook, YouTube, Vine, Tumblr and Pinterest. #TheSplatIsComing
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millennials who crave the iconic Nickelodeon shows of their childhood, including Kenan & Kel, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and more, can rejoice. Starting Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, Nickelodeon will throw back to the '90s every day with the launch of “The Splat,” a new multiscreen content destination spanning television, seven social media platforms and a dedicated web site aggregating the most loved Nick content from the 1990s and beyond. “The Splat” will dive deep to create a retro experience filled with landmark Nickelodeon programs; classic programming stunts like Nick or Treat, U-Pick and Super Toy Run; the recreation of specific days of programming as they aired in the ‘90s; and original promos and interstitials, including the Doo-wop Dinosaurs and the Opera Lady. “The Splat” will roar to life across all platforms on Monday, Oct. 5, launching that night on television on TeenNick from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. (ET/PT).
“We have been listening closely to our first generation of Nick kids that are craving the great characters and shows they grew up with watching Nickelodeon in the '90s”
Celebrating the characters and shows that are definitional to millennials who grew up in the ‘90s, “The Splat” will consist of:
- TV block - an eight-hour rotating TV lineup airing daily on TeenNick from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. (ET/PT);
- TheSplat.com – a fan-driven site built around social conversations;
- Emoji Keyboard – a fully integrated Splat-branded keyboard featuring emoticons, stickers and GIFs;
- Social Media Community – a robust social presence on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Vine and YouTube.
“We have been listening closely to our first generation of Nick kids that are craving the great characters and shows they grew up with watching Nickelodeon in the '90s,” said Cyma Zarghami, President of Viacom Kids and Family Group. “We designed ‘The Splat’ with fans and their requests in mind, which means we’re bringing together these beloved series and a high level of digital engagement to give fans a retro media experience they can’t get anywhere else.”
In creating “The Splat,” TeenNick enlisted a group of current millennial employees and formed “The Splat Pack.” With a genuine affinity for Nickelodeon, “The Splat Pack” provides creative guidance, new ideas and helps develop content for the block.
“The Splat” TV Block on TeenNick (10 p.m. – 6 a.m. ET/PT):
“The Splat’s” rotating TV lineup on TeenNick will have weekly themes and monthly programming stunts featuring hit '90s animated and live-action series including All That, Angry Beavers, Are You Afraid of the Dark, CatDog, Clarissa Explains It All, Hey Arnold!, Hey Dude, Kenan & Kel, Ren & Stimpy, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Rocko’s Modern Life, Rugrats, Salute Your Shorts and The Wild Thornberrys, with additional series rolling out throughout the year. At launch, “The Splat” will feature themed weeks and stunts like:
- First Time for Everything (week of Oct. 5) – first two episodes of fan-favorite animated and live-action series and game shows;
- Rugrats Reptar Takeover (week of Oct. 12) – best of Rugrats episodes featuring Reptar;
- Hey Arnold! Live from the Stoop (week of Oct. 19) – Stoop Kid-centric episodes;
- Nick or Treat (week of Oct. 26) – call-in event where lucky callers get 40 seconds to choose from six doors, collecting tricks and treats along the way, plus scary and spooky themed animation episodes.
“The Splat” Digital and Social Channels:
TheSplat.com is a fan-driven and generated digital destination that pulls '90s Nick content from all social spaces, including “The Splat’s” social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Vine and YouTube. Additionally, the site allows users to influence the on-air and online experience through social media conversations and trends.
“The Splat” Emoji Keyboard:
Launching in early-October on iTunes and Android, “The Splat” emoji keyboard will feature more than 30 iconic Nickelodeon emoticons, stickers and GIFs based on Ren & Stimpy, Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, Rocko’s Modern Life and more. The fully integrated keyboard allows fans to paste classic Nick characters into texts, emails and on social media sites. New content will be added monthly based on seasonal favorites and trending topics.
TeenNick has found success with '90s programming, most recently with the 2011 launch of “The '90s Are All That” programming block. “The '90s Are All That” was sparked by rising demand via the internet and social media platforms from young adults who grew up with Nickelodeon in the 1990s.
TeenNick, Nickelodeon’s 24-hour TV network exclusively for and about teens and tweens, is available in almost 72 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite. Featuring a roster of ever-popular Nick favorites, original programming and award-winning series, the brand presents an authentic teen experience, with all its emotional intensity, energy and humor, across multiple platforms and integrated social media. TeenNick and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. 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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Saturday, September 26, 2015
VIZ Media Announces Retail Exclusives for New York Comic Con 2015
VISIT VIZ MEDIA AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2015, BOOTH #1346
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES A WIDE ARRAY OF EXCITING RETAIL EXCLUSIVES AND SHOW SPECIALS FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON 2015
Exclusive NARUTO And SAILOR MOON Titles, ONE-PUNCH MAN And TOKYO GHOUL Advance Copies, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Membership Specials And Much More!!
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has detailed a comprehensive and exciting collection of show exclusives, advance manga and anime releases and other special items available for purchase at the VIZ Media booth during New York Comic Con 2015.
New York Comic Con takes place October 8th – 11th, 2015 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event 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.
VIZ Media will exhibit at New York Comic Con in Booth #1346. The booth will be a continual hub of activity throughout the convention with events including giveaways of manga samplers, full-color posters, art cards, and more, as well as the VIZ Media Prize Wheel, NARUTO Ninja Mission scavenger hunt and SAILOR MOON Tiara giveaway.
To celebrate the first-ever U.S. professional appearance by legendary NARUTO manga creator Masashi Kishimoto at a variety of special events and panel discussions during this year’s NYCC, VIZ Media invites attendees to browse a wide array of NARUTO titles that will be available at the company’s booth on the main show floor.
Exclusive NARUTO items include:
· NARUTO Ukiyo-e Print From Japan $580
· NYCC Exclusive NARUTO Poster $50
· NARUTO Vol. 72 w/ Variant Cover $10 – series finale!
· Manga Replicas: $15 each
· Pre-street NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY Novel $11
· Pre-street UZUMAKI NARUTO: ILLUSTRATIONS Art Book $20
· NYCC Exclusive NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Figure from Banpresto $28
· NYCC Exclusive NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Miniature Figure Set from Megahouse $20
· NYCC Exclusive NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Bandana $10
· BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE 3-D Poster $20
· THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack $20
Manga fans can also score an annual year-long digital membership to VIZ Media’s WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP manga anthology. Sign up at NYCC to receive 48 digital issues throughout the year along with an Exclusive NARUTO Game Mat, Limited Edition Collector’s NARUTO Yearbook and an exclusive YU-GI-OH! Card for $25.
Additional VIZ Media New York Comic Con exclusives include:
ONE-PUNCH MAN Vols. 1 & 2 Bundle $15
Pre-street ONE-PUNCH MAN Vol. 3 $10
SAILOR MOON Items
Exclusive: SAILOR MOON R T-Shirts $15
Season 1 Set 1 Combo Pack LIMITED EDITION $65
Season 1 Set 2 Combo Pack $55
Season 1 Set 1 or Set 2 DVD only $40 each
Season 2 Set 1 Combo Pack LIMITED EDITION $65
Season 2 Set 1 DVD only $40
Pre-street Season 2 Set 2 Combo Pack $55
Pre-street Season 2 Set 2 DVD only $40
Pre-street YO-KAI WATCH Vol. 1 $10
Pre-street TOKYO GHOUL Vol. 3 $13 (each purchase comes with a full color poster!)
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST $20
Additional information on titles available from VIZ Media is available at www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.
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VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES A WIDE ARRAY OF EXCITING RETAIL EXCLUSIVES AND SHOW SPECIALS FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON 2015
Exclusive NARUTO And SAILOR MOON Titles, ONE-PUNCH MAN And TOKYO GHOUL Advance Copies, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Membership Specials And Much More!!
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has detailed a comprehensive and exciting collection of show exclusives, advance manga and anime releases and other special items available for purchase at the VIZ Media booth during New York Comic Con 2015.
New York Comic Con takes place October 8th – 11th, 2015 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event 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.
VIZ Media will exhibit at New York Comic Con in Booth #1346. The booth will be a continual hub of activity throughout the convention with events including giveaways of manga samplers, full-color posters, art cards, and more, as well as the VIZ Media Prize Wheel, NARUTO Ninja Mission scavenger hunt and SAILOR MOON Tiara giveaway.
To celebrate the first-ever U.S. professional appearance by legendary NARUTO manga creator Masashi Kishimoto at a variety of special events and panel discussions during this year’s NYCC, VIZ Media invites attendees to browse a wide array of NARUTO titles that will be available at the company’s booth on the main show floor.
Exclusive NARUTO items include:
· NARUTO Ukiyo-e Print From Japan $580
· NYCC Exclusive NARUTO Poster $50
· NARUTO Vol. 72 w/ Variant Cover $10 – series finale!
· Manga Replicas: $15 each
· Pre-street NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY Novel $11
· Pre-street UZUMAKI NARUTO: ILLUSTRATIONS Art Book $20
· NYCC Exclusive NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Figure from Banpresto $28
· NYCC Exclusive NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Miniature Figure Set from Megahouse $20
· NYCC Exclusive NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Bandana $10
· BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE 3-D Poster $20
· THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack $20
Manga fans can also score an annual year-long digital membership to VIZ Media’s WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP manga anthology. Sign up at NYCC to receive 48 digital issues throughout the year along with an Exclusive NARUTO Game Mat, Limited Edition Collector’s NARUTO Yearbook and an exclusive YU-GI-OH! Card for $25.
Additional VIZ Media New York Comic Con exclusives include:
ONE-PUNCH MAN Vols. 1 & 2 Bundle $15
Pre-street ONE-PUNCH MAN Vol. 3 $10
SAILOR MOON Items
Exclusive: SAILOR MOON R T-Shirts $15
Season 1 Set 1 Combo Pack LIMITED EDITION $65
Season 1 Set 2 Combo Pack $55
Season 1 Set 1 or Set 2 DVD only $40 each
Season 2 Set 1 Combo Pack LIMITED EDITION $65
Season 2 Set 1 DVD only $40
Pre-street Season 2 Set 2 Combo Pack $55
Pre-street Season 2 Set 2 DVD only $40
Pre-street YO-KAI WATCH Vol. 1 $10
Pre-street TOKYO GHOUL Vol. 3 $13 (each purchase comes with a full color poster!)
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST $20
Additional information on titles available from VIZ Media is available at www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.
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Negromancer News Bits and Bites for the Week of September 20th to 26th, 2015 - Updated #21
Support Leroy on Patreon.
NEWS:
From Hitfix: Apparently, someone is plotting to remake "The Exorcist."
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From SlashFilm: Matt Damon reveals more info on his fourth Jason Bourne film (the fifth overall).
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From YahooMovies: Aaron Sorkin rips into Apple's Tim Cook over the movie, "Steve Jobs."
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From TheWrap: There is a huge controversy about the "white boy hero" of "Stonewall." I have mixed feelings about this. I understand why the filmmakers would feel the need for this character, but I understand why some are angry that the real-life leaders of that event, people of color, are secondary characters. I guess we need to keep in mind that his is a fictional account of a real-life event.
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From TheWrap: Sigourney Weaver will be in the "Ghostbusters" reboot.
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From YahooMovies: As preparations move forward for a second "Men in Black" trilogy, news breaks that Will Smith is unlikely to return.
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From ThePlaylist: Steven Soderbergh has an intriguing new project, entitled "Mosaic," with Garrett Hedlund and Sharon Stone.
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From YahooNews: Robert Englund, famous for playing movie monster, Freddie Krueger," believes that a remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3" is being planned.
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From TheWrap: "Empire" has a second season debut with 16 million viewers.
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From YahooNews: The title of "Prometheus 1" is Alien: Paradise Lost?
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From TheGuardian: Leo DiCaprio joins $2.6 trillion fossil fuel divestment movement.
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From THR: You'd think that after a $1.5 billion grossing seventh installment, Furious 8 would be easy sailing. But no...
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From BleedingCool: Clive Barker's "Weaveworld" headed to The CW.
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From ThePlaylist: Ridley Scott says that it might not be until Prometheus 3 or 4 that the franchise will formally connect to Scott's 1979 film, "Alien."
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From Variety: Jack Reacher 2's villain might be played by Patrick Heusinger.
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From Deadline: When Viola Davis won "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama" for "How to Get Away with Murder," she made history by becoming the first African-American woman to win that award. Two others Black women also won at the 67th Primetime Emmys: Regina King ("American Crime") and Uzo Aduba ("Orange is the New Black").
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From Deadline: With its four wins at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards and eight wins at last week's Creative Arts Emmy, "Game of Thrones" set a record with 12 Emmy Award wins in a single year.
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From Deadline: "Modern Family" had won the "Outstanding Comedy Series" Emmy five years in a row, a feat also achieved by NBC series, "Frasier" in the 1990s. In fact, no series has won "Outstanding Comedy Series" more than five times. At the 67th Primetime Emmys, "Veep" won the "Outstanding Comedy Series" Emmy and kept Modern Family from winning a record sixth in that category.
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From BoxOfficeMojo: "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" won the 9/18 to 9/20/2015 weekend box office with an estimated haul of $30.3 million.
COMICS - Books and Films:
From THR: Ta-Nehisi Coates will apparently write the first 12 issues of Marvel Comics' upcoming "Black Panther" comic book series. I am not as excited by this news as I thought I'd be. - Leroy
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: New "Peanuts" trailer (9/21) from 20th Century Fox and Blue Skys.
OBITS:
From Deadline: Jimmy Olsen has died. The actor, Jack Larson, who played Olsen in the "The Adventures of Superman" 1950s TV series, died Sunday, September 20, 2015. Larson was 87.
NEWS:
From Hitfix: Apparently, someone is plotting to remake "The Exorcist."
---------------
From SlashFilm: Matt Damon reveals more info on his fourth Jason Bourne film (the fifth overall).
---------------
From YahooMovies: Aaron Sorkin rips into Apple's Tim Cook over the movie, "Steve Jobs."
---------------
From TheWrap: There is a huge controversy about the "white boy hero" of "Stonewall." I have mixed feelings about this. I understand why the filmmakers would feel the need for this character, but I understand why some are angry that the real-life leaders of that event, people of color, are secondary characters. I guess we need to keep in mind that his is a fictional account of a real-life event.
---------------
From TheWrap: Sigourney Weaver will be in the "Ghostbusters" reboot.
---------------
From YahooMovies: As preparations move forward for a second "Men in Black" trilogy, news breaks that Will Smith is unlikely to return.
---------------
From ThePlaylist: Steven Soderbergh has an intriguing new project, entitled "Mosaic," with Garrett Hedlund and Sharon Stone.
---------------
From YahooNews: Robert Englund, famous for playing movie monster, Freddie Krueger," believes that a remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3" is being planned.
---------------
From TheWrap: "Empire" has a second season debut with 16 million viewers.
---------------
From YahooNews: The title of "Prometheus 1" is Alien: Paradise Lost?
---------------
From TheGuardian: Leo DiCaprio joins $2.6 trillion fossil fuel divestment movement.
---------------
From THR: You'd think that after a $1.5 billion grossing seventh installment, Furious 8 would be easy sailing. But no...
---------------
From BleedingCool: Clive Barker's "Weaveworld" headed to The CW.
---------------
From ThePlaylist: Ridley Scott says that it might not be until Prometheus 3 or 4 that the franchise will formally connect to Scott's 1979 film, "Alien."
---------------
From Variety: Jack Reacher 2's villain might be played by Patrick Heusinger.
---------------
From Deadline: When Viola Davis won "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama" for "How to Get Away with Murder," she made history by becoming the first African-American woman to win that award. Two others Black women also won at the 67th Primetime Emmys: Regina King ("American Crime") and Uzo Aduba ("Orange is the New Black").
---------------
From Deadline: With its four wins at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards and eight wins at last week's Creative Arts Emmy, "Game of Thrones" set a record with 12 Emmy Award wins in a single year.
---------------
From Deadline: "Modern Family" had won the "Outstanding Comedy Series" Emmy five years in a row, a feat also achieved by NBC series, "Frasier" in the 1990s. In fact, no series has won "Outstanding Comedy Series" more than five times. At the 67th Primetime Emmys, "Veep" won the "Outstanding Comedy Series" Emmy and kept Modern Family from winning a record sixth in that category.
---------------
From BoxOfficeMojo: "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" won the 9/18 to 9/20/2015 weekend box office with an estimated haul of $30.3 million.
COMICS - Books and Films:
From THR: Ta-Nehisi Coates will apparently write the first 12 issues of Marvel Comics' upcoming "Black Panther" comic book series. I am not as excited by this news as I thought I'd be. - Leroy
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: New "Peanuts" trailer (9/21) from 20th Century Fox and Blue Skys.
OBITS:
From Deadline: Jimmy Olsen has died. The actor, Jack Larson, who played Olsen in the "The Adventures of Superman" 1950s TV series, died Sunday, September 20, 2015. Larson was 87.
Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler Begin Shooting Their Unnamed Comedy
Shooting Underway on New Line Cinema’s Latest Comedy Starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler
Ferrell and Poehler Reteam, Under the Direction of Andrew Jay Cohen
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal photography is underway in Los Angeles on New Line Cinema’s yet-to-be-titled comedy starring Will Ferrell (“Get Hard,” upcoming “Zoolander 2”) and Amy Poehler (upcoming “Sisters,” TV’s “Parks and Recreation”), under the direction of Andrew Jay Cohen in his feature film directorial debut.
After Scott (Ferrell) and Kate (Poehler) Johansen lose their daughter Alex’s college fund, they become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending a university. With the help of their neighbor Frank (Jason Mantzoukas), they decide to start an illegal casino in the basement of his house.
Cohen directs from a script he wrote with Brendan O’Brien; the pair previously wrote the 2014 hit comedy “Neighbors.” Good Universe’s Nathan Kahane and Joseph Drake are producing, along with Ferrell, Adam McKay and Jessica Elbaum through their Gary Sanchez banner, and Cohen and O’Brien. Good Universe’s Spencer Wong executive produces with Gary Sanchez’s Chris Henchy, and also Marc S. Fischer.
Also starring with Ferrell, Poehler and Mantzoukas (upcoming “How to Be Single,” FX’s “The League”) is Ryan Simpkins (“Arcadia”) as Scott and Kate’s college hopeful daughter, Alex, along with popular comedic actors Nick Kroll (“Vacation,” TV’s “Kroll Show”), Jessie Ennis (TV’s “Veep,” “G.B.F.”), Rob Huebel (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “The Descendants”) and Cedric Yarbrough (TV’s “Reno 911!”).
The creative filmmaking team behind the camera includes director of photography Jas Shelton (upcoming “Keanu,” “Jeff, Who Lives at Home”), production designer Clayton Hartley (“Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,” “We’re the Millers”), editor Evan Henke (“The Interview”) and costume designer Christopher Oroza (“Hollywood Adventures”).
The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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Ferrell and Poehler Reteam, Under the Direction of Andrew Jay Cohen
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal photography is underway in Los Angeles on New Line Cinema’s yet-to-be-titled comedy starring Will Ferrell (“Get Hard,” upcoming “Zoolander 2”) and Amy Poehler (upcoming “Sisters,” TV’s “Parks and Recreation”), under the direction of Andrew Jay Cohen in his feature film directorial debut.
After Scott (Ferrell) and Kate (Poehler) Johansen lose their daughter Alex’s college fund, they become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending a university. With the help of their neighbor Frank (Jason Mantzoukas), they decide to start an illegal casino in the basement of his house.
Cohen directs from a script he wrote with Brendan O’Brien; the pair previously wrote the 2014 hit comedy “Neighbors.” Good Universe’s Nathan Kahane and Joseph Drake are producing, along with Ferrell, Adam McKay and Jessica Elbaum through their Gary Sanchez banner, and Cohen and O’Brien. Good Universe’s Spencer Wong executive produces with Gary Sanchez’s Chris Henchy, and also Marc S. Fischer.
Also starring with Ferrell, Poehler and Mantzoukas (upcoming “How to Be Single,” FX’s “The League”) is Ryan Simpkins (“Arcadia”) as Scott and Kate’s college hopeful daughter, Alex, along with popular comedic actors Nick Kroll (“Vacation,” TV’s “Kroll Show”), Jessie Ennis (TV’s “Veep,” “G.B.F.”), Rob Huebel (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “The Descendants”) and Cedric Yarbrough (TV’s “Reno 911!”).
The creative filmmaking team behind the camera includes director of photography Jas Shelton (upcoming “Keanu,” “Jeff, Who Lives at Home”), production designer Clayton Hartley (“Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,” “We’re the Millers”), editor Evan Henke (“The Interview”) and costume designer Christopher Oroza (“Hollywood Adventures”).
The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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VIZ Media Announces its New York Comic Con 2015 Plans
VISIT VIZ MEDIA AT 2015 NEW YORK COMIC CON, BOOTH #1346
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING ACTIVITIES, GIVEAWAYS, SCREENINGS AND PANEL EVENTS FOR 2015 NEW YORK COMIC CON
VIZ Media Returns To The East Coast’s Biggest Pop Culture Convention And Welcomes Famed NARUTO Manga Creator Masashi Kishimoto
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, prepares a full slate of fun activities, insightful panel discussions and special promotional giveaways for the upcoming 2015 New York Comic Con.
New York Comic Con takes place October 8th – 11th, 2015 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event 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.
VIZ Media will exhibit at New York Comic Con in Booth #1346.
This year, attendees are invited to join VIZ Media as it welcomes famed NARUTO manga creator, Masashi Kishimoto, for his first-ever official U.S. professional appearance. Fans can catch the legendary creator for a unique NYCC panel discussion about his smash hit series and his evolution as a manga artist on Thursday October 8th. Kishimoto also will offer opening remarks to introduce the hot new BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE anime feature film, on which he served as the Executive Producer, at a very special premiere screening on Saturday, October 10th.
To help celebrate the unprecedented visit, the VIZ Media booth will be the host of the NARUTO Ninja Mission. Fans pick up a headband from the booth, and must use ninja stealth and speed to complete a special mission; only a true ninja can collect an NYCC exclusive reward. The booth will also have a special display of two costumes from the recent Live Spectacle Naruto stage adaptation, courtesy of Nelke Planning, the company that produced the show.
Manga and anime fans are also invited to attend the VIZ Media official company panel discussion happening on Friday, October 9th to glean the latest news on new title acquisitions and exciting developments on other current properties. Fans also will not want to miss a VERY special premiere screening event on Friday October 9th that will present the debut of brand new VIZ Media anime title. Stay tuned for more details on this title!
SAILOR MOON fans can join VIZ Media’s official SAILOR MOON panel on Sunday, October 11th for all the latest news on the legendary anime adventure as well as the new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL series.
Stop by the VIZ Media Booth (#1346) for an array of show exclusive products in the retail area, and also take part in a variety of fun convention activities and special promotional product giveaways of manga samplers, full-color posters, postcards, and more! Attendees can try their luck at the VIZ Media prize wheel for a chance to win exclusive goodies from many fan favorite series, or get a SAILOR MOON tiara and show off each person’s inner Guardian.
VIZ Media 2015 New York Comic Con Events & Panel Discussions:
VIZ Media Presents: An Evening with Masashi Kishimoto
Thursday, October 8th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Main Stage 1-D
The creator of the global phenomenon known as NARUTO makes his first appearance outside Japan! The legendary Kishimoto Sensei will discuss his career and creative process and answer questions about his work. Attendees will also have a chance to win some very special prizes. This panel of a lifetime is brought to you in partnership with the Japan Foundation.
VIZ Media Official Panel
Friday, October 9th, 12:15PM – 1:15PM
Room 1A24
Hang out with the VIZ Media crew as they talk about your favorite titles, make exciting announcements and show off exclusive first looks!
VIZ Media Special Premiere Screening
Friday, October 9th, 6:45PM – 7:45PM
Room 1A05
Join VIZ Media for a very special surprise from the world of anime that's so fresh, we can't even tell you what it is yet!
VIZ Media Presents: BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE Premiere
Saturday, October 10th, 11:30AM – 2:00PM
Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W. 43th St.
Masashi Kishimoto, creator of Naruto, makes his Executive Producer debut and will introduce the North American English-subtitled premiere of the most anticipated Naruto movie yet! Naruto Uzumaki protects the Hidden Leaf Village as the 7th Hokage, while Boruto, his troublesome son resents his father's responsibilities that take his time away from him. Seeing this, Sasuke takes Boruto under his wing, while Sasuke's only daughter, Sarada, dreams of being Hokage one day. This Panel of a lifetime is brought to you in partnership with the Japan Foundation.
Come early - the first 100 attendees in line for BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE will get to attend a special Saturday signing session at 10am with Masashi Kishimoto!
VIZ Media SAILOR MOON Official Panel
Sunday, October 11th, 2:30PM – 3:30PM
Room 1A18
Everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice is back! The VIZ Media SAILOR MOON team brings you all the can't-miss news on the legendary anime series, as well as the all-new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL.
Additional information on titles available from VIZ Media is available at www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.
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VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING ACTIVITIES, GIVEAWAYS, SCREENINGS AND PANEL EVENTS FOR 2015 NEW YORK COMIC CON
VIZ Media Returns To The East Coast’s Biggest Pop Culture Convention And Welcomes Famed NARUTO Manga Creator Masashi Kishimoto
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, prepares a full slate of fun activities, insightful panel discussions and special promotional giveaways for the upcoming 2015 New York Comic Con.
New York Comic Con takes place October 8th – 11th, 2015 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event 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.
VIZ Media will exhibit at New York Comic Con in Booth #1346.
This year, attendees are invited to join VIZ Media as it welcomes famed NARUTO manga creator, Masashi Kishimoto, for his first-ever official U.S. professional appearance. Fans can catch the legendary creator for a unique NYCC panel discussion about his smash hit series and his evolution as a manga artist on Thursday October 8th. Kishimoto also will offer opening remarks to introduce the hot new BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE anime feature film, on which he served as the Executive Producer, at a very special premiere screening on Saturday, October 10th.
To help celebrate the unprecedented visit, the VIZ Media booth will be the host of the NARUTO Ninja Mission. Fans pick up a headband from the booth, and must use ninja stealth and speed to complete a special mission; only a true ninja can collect an NYCC exclusive reward. The booth will also have a special display of two costumes from the recent Live Spectacle Naruto stage adaptation, courtesy of Nelke Planning, the company that produced the show.
Manga and anime fans are also invited to attend the VIZ Media official company panel discussion happening on Friday, October 9th to glean the latest news on new title acquisitions and exciting developments on other current properties. Fans also will not want to miss a VERY special premiere screening event on Friday October 9th that will present the debut of brand new VIZ Media anime title. Stay tuned for more details on this title!
SAILOR MOON fans can join VIZ Media’s official SAILOR MOON panel on Sunday, October 11th for all the latest news on the legendary anime adventure as well as the new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL series.
Stop by the VIZ Media Booth (#1346) for an array of show exclusive products in the retail area, and also take part in a variety of fun convention activities and special promotional product giveaways of manga samplers, full-color posters, postcards, and more! Attendees can try their luck at the VIZ Media prize wheel for a chance to win exclusive goodies from many fan favorite series, or get a SAILOR MOON tiara and show off each person’s inner Guardian.
VIZ Media 2015 New York Comic Con Events & Panel Discussions:
VIZ Media Presents: An Evening with Masashi Kishimoto
Thursday, October 8th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Main Stage 1-D
The creator of the global phenomenon known as NARUTO makes his first appearance outside Japan! The legendary Kishimoto Sensei will discuss his career and creative process and answer questions about his work. Attendees will also have a chance to win some very special prizes. This panel of a lifetime is brought to you in partnership with the Japan Foundation.
VIZ Media Official Panel
Friday, October 9th, 12:15PM – 1:15PM
Room 1A24
Hang out with the VIZ Media crew as they talk about your favorite titles, make exciting announcements and show off exclusive first looks!
VIZ Media Special Premiere Screening
Friday, October 9th, 6:45PM – 7:45PM
Room 1A05
Join VIZ Media for a very special surprise from the world of anime that's so fresh, we can't even tell you what it is yet!
VIZ Media Presents: BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE Premiere
Saturday, October 10th, 11:30AM – 2:00PM
Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W. 43th St.
Masashi Kishimoto, creator of Naruto, makes his Executive Producer debut and will introduce the North American English-subtitled premiere of the most anticipated Naruto movie yet! Naruto Uzumaki protects the Hidden Leaf Village as the 7th Hokage, while Boruto, his troublesome son resents his father's responsibilities that take his time away from him. Seeing this, Sasuke takes Boruto under his wing, while Sasuke's only daughter, Sarada, dreams of being Hokage one day. This Panel of a lifetime is brought to you in partnership with the Japan Foundation.
Come early - the first 100 attendees in line for BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE will get to attend a special Saturday signing session at 10am with Masashi Kishimoto!
VIZ Media SAILOR MOON Official Panel
Sunday, October 11th, 2:30PM – 3:30PM
Room 1A18
Everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice is back! The VIZ Media SAILOR MOON team brings you all the can't-miss news on the legendary anime series, as well as the all-new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL.
Additional information on titles available from VIZ Media is available at www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.
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