Nominations for People's Choice Awards 2016 Announced

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2016 Announce Nominees and Opens Voting for All Categories on PeoplesChoice.com

First Awards Show of the Year to air LIVE, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 on CBS

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nominees for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2016 were revealed this at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. Betsy Brandt (“Life in Pieces”), Marcia Gay Harden (“Code Black”), Raza Jaffrey (“Code Black”), Zachary Levi (“Heroes Reborn”), Christina Milian (“Grandfathered”), Abigail Spencer (“True Detective”) and Ming-Na Wen (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) joined host Jane Lynch (“Angel From Hell”) and Executive Producer Mark Burnett to reveal this year’s nominees in music, film, television, and new this year, digital categories. Fans can vote now at http://vote.peopleschoice.com to determine the nominees in all 65 categories including “Favorite Comedic Movie,” “Favorite Social Media Star,” “Favorite Pop Artist” and “Favorite Dramatic TV Actor.”

    The nominees for @PeoeplesChoice Awards are out! Vote now: http://bit.ly/1EnczGU #PCAs

Voting begins today at http://vote.peopleschoice.com, Facebook and mobile applications, and will end at 11:59 PM EST on December 3, 2015. Winners will be revealed during the live broadcast of PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2016 from the Microsoft Theatre L.A. Live on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

This year fans cast over 72 million votes to determine the nominees. The Weeknd leads the list of nominees with five nods including “Favorite Male Artist,” and “Favorite Album” for Beauty Behind the Madness. Madonna, who is a 2-time winner, has received her 7th and 8th People’s Choice nominations, one for “Favorite Music Icon,” where she is up against Paul McCartney, Prince, Steven Tyler and Stevie Wonder, and the other for “Favorite Female Artist” against Demi Lovato, Lana Del Rey, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift. Dwayne Johnson is the only nominee to receive nods across three different genres, in movies for “Favorite Action Movie Actor,” in TV for “Favorite Cable TV Actor” and in digital for “Favorite Social Media Celebrity.” Grey’s Anatomy is the most nominated TV show with six nods, while Avengers: Age of Ultron is the top movie nominee with seven total nominations.

Tickets to the awards show are now available for fans to purchase through AXS.com. Media outlets can apply for credentials to cover the People’s Choice Awards at https://slatepr.wufoo.com/forms/rmo9rpg02mhj4x/.

The People’s Choice Awards would like to invite everyone to visit http://vote.peopleschoice.com to vote for their favorites in movies, music, TV and digital. Below includes the complete list of nominees.


ABOUT PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Now in its 42nd year, the People’s Choice Awards is the only major awards show voted on entirely by the public for fan favorites in movies, music, television and digital. The People’s Choice official website at www.PeoplesChoice.com houses the voting platform where fans determine the nominees and winners for the annual awards show. Every year, potential nominees are determined by national ratings averages, box-office grosses, music & gaming sales, social activity and PeoplesChoice.com data, then vetted through E-Poll Market Research. Fred Nelson is the President of People’s Choice, and serves alongside Mark Burnett and Jane Mun as Executive Producers of the awards show. The awards show, and digital, mobile and social extensions of the brand are owned by Procter & Gamble, and produced by United Artist Media Group (UAMG) a joint venture among MGM, Mark Burnett, Roma Downey and Hearst Corporation. Follow us on our social channels:
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2016 Nominees:

MOVIES

Favorite Movie
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Furious 7
Inside Out
Jurassic World
Pitch Perfect 2

Favorite Movie Actor
Channing Tatum
Chris Pratt
Johnny Depp
Robert Downey Jr.
Will Smith

Favorite Movie Actress
Anne Hathaway
Melissa McCarthy
Meryl Streep
Sandra Bullock
Scarlett Johansson

Favorite Action Movie
Avengers: Age of Ultron
The Divergent Series: Insurgent
Furious 7
Jurassic World
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Favorite Action Movie Actor
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Pratt
Dwayne Johnson
Robert Downey Jr.
Vin Diesel

Favorite Action Movie Actress
Charlize Theron
Emily Blunt
Michelle Rodriguez
Scarlett Johansson
Shailene Woodley

Favorite Animated Movie Voice
Adam Sandler (“Hotel Transylvania 2”)
Amy Poehler (“Inside Out”)
Rihanna (“Home”)
Sandra Bullock (“Minions”)
Selena Gomez (“Hotel Transylvania 2”)

Favorite Comedic Movie
The DUFF
Pitch Perfect 2
Spy
Ted 2
Trainwreck

Favorite Comedic Movie Actor
Jack Black
Kevin Hart
Mark Wahlberg
Robert De Niro
Will Ferrell

Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
Amy Schumer
Anna Kendrick
Melissa McCarthy
Rebel Wilson
Sofia Vergara

Favorite Dramatic Movie
The Age of Adaline
Fifty Shades of Grey
The Longest Ride
The Martian
Straight Outta Compton

Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor
Channing Tatum
George Clooney
Johnny Depp
Matt Damon
Will Smith

Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress
Blake Lively
Dakota Johnson
Jennifer Lopez
Kate Winslet
Rachel McAdams

Favorite Family Movie
Cinderella
Home
Hotel Transylvania 2
Inside Out
Minions

Favorite Thriller Movie
The Boy Next Door
Insidious: Chapter 3
Poltergeist
Taken 3
Unfriended

TV

Favorite TV Show
The Big Bang Theory
Game of Thrones
Grey's Anatomy
The Voice
The Walking Dead

Favorite Network TV Comedy
2 Broke Girls
The Big Bang Theory
Mike & Molly
Modern Family
New Girl

Favorite Comedic TV Actor
Andy Samberg
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jim Parsons
Johnny Galecki
Matthew Perry

Favorite Comedic TV Actress
Anna Faris
Kaley Cuoco
Melissa McCarthy
Sofía Vergara
Zooey Deschanel

Favorite Network TV Drama
Empire
Gotham
Grey's Anatomy
How To Get Away With Murder
Scandal

Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
Jesse Williams
Justin Chambers
Scott Foley
Taylor Kinney
Terrence Howard

Favorite Dramatic TV Actress
Ellen Pompeo
Kerry Washington
Sara Ramirez
Taraji P. Henson
Viola Davis

Favorite Cable TV Comedy
Baby Daddy
Faking It
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Real Husbands of Hollywood
Young & Hungry

Favorite Cable TV Drama
Bates Motel
The Fosters
Pretty Little Liars
Rizzoli & Isles
Suits

Favorite Cable TV Actor
Adam DeVine
Christian Slater
Eric Dane
Kevin Hart
Taye Diggs

Favorite Cable TV Actress
Ashley Benson
Hilary Duff
Lucy Hale
Sasha Alexander
Shay Mitchell

Favorite Premium Cable TV Show
Girls
Homeland
Masters of Sex
Shameless
Veep

Favorite Premium Cable TV Actor
Dwayne Johnson
Joshua Jackson
Justin Theroux
Matt LeBlanc
Nick Jonas

Favorite Premium Cable TV Actress
Claire Danes
Emmy Rossum
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Kristen Bell
Lisa Kudrow

Favorite TV Crime Drama
Bones
Castle
Criminal Minds
NCIS
Person of Interest

Favorite TV Crime Drama Actor
Jim Caviezel
LL Cool J
Mark Harmon
Nathan Fillion
Shemar Moore

Favorite TV Crime Drama Actress
Emily Deschanel
Lucy Liu
Mariska Hargitay
Pauley Perrette
Stana Katic

Favorite Network TV Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show
Arrow
Beauty and the Beast
Once Upon a Time
Supernatural
The Vampire Diaries

Favorite Cable TV Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show
American Horror Story
Game of Thrones
Outlander
Teen Wolf
The Walking Dead

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor
David Tennant
Ian Somerhalder
Jensen Ackles
Misha Collins
Sam Heughan

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress
Caitriona Balfe
Emilia Clarke
Ginnifer Goodwin
Jennifer Morrison
Lady Gaga

Favorite Competition TV Show
America's Got Talent
American Ninja Warrior
Dancing with the Stars
MasterChef
The Voice

Favorite Daytime TV Host
Dr. Oz
Ellen DeGeneres
Rachael Ray
Steve Harvey
Wendy Williams

Favorite Daytime TV Hosting Team
Good Morning America
Live with Kelly and Michael
The Talk
Today
The View

Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host
Conan O'Brien
James Corden
Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Kimmel
Stephen Colbert

Favorite Streaming Series
House of Cards
The Mindy Project
Orange is the New Black
Transparent
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Favorite Actor In A New TV Series
Chace Crawford
John Stamos
Josh Peck
Rob Lowe
Zachary Levi

Favorite Actress In A New TV Series
Emma Roberts
Jamie Lee Curtis
Lea Michele
Marcia Gay Harden
Priyanka Chopra

Favorite Animated TV Show
American Dad!
Bob's Burger
Family Guy
The Simpsons
South Park

Favorite New TV Comedy
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Dr. Ken
Grandfathered
The Grinder
Life in Pieces
The Muppets
Scream Queens
Truth Be Told

Favorite New TV Drama
Blindspot
Blood & Oil
Code Black
Heroes Reborn
Limitless
Minority Report
The Player
Quantico
Rosewood
Supergirl
Wicked City

MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Luke Bryan
Nick Jonas
The Weeknd

Favorite Female Artist
Demi Lovato
Lana Del Rey
Madonna
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift

Favorite Group
Fall Out Boy
Fifth Harmony
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
One Direction

Favorite Breakout Artist
Fetty Wap
Halsey
Shawn Mendes
Tori Kelly
The Weeknd

Favorite Male Country Artist
Blake Shelton
Brad Paisley
Dierks Bentley
Keith Urban
Luke Bryan

Favorite Female Country Artist
Carrie Underwood
Cassadee Pope
Kacey Musgraves
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire

Favorite Country Group
The Band Perry
Florida Georgia Line
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Zac Brown Band

Favorite Pop Artist
Demi Lovato
Ed Sheeran
Kelly Clarkson
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift

Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
Big Sean
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Nicki Minaj
Wiz Khalifa

Favorite R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Ciara
Janet Jackson
Ne-Yo
The Weeknd

Favorite Album
American Beauty / American Psycho by Fall Out Boy
Beauty Behind the Madness by The Weeknd
If You're Reading This It's Too Late by Drake
Smoke + Mirrors by Imagine Dragons
Title by Meghan Trainor

Favorite Song
"Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar
"Can't Feel My Face" by The Weeknd
"Love Me Like You Do" by Ellie Goulding
"See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth
"What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber

Favorite Music Icon
Madonna
Paul McCartney
Prince
Steven Tyler
Stevie Wonder

DIGITAL

Favorite Social Media Celebrity
Anna Kendrick
Beyoncé
Britney Spears
Dwayne Johnson
Taylor Swift

Favorite Social Media Star
Cameron Dallas
Frankie Grande
Lele Pons
Matt Bellassai
Nash Grier

Favorite Mobile Game
Candy Crush Saga
Despicable Me: Minion Rush
Fruit Ninja
Plants vs. Zombies
Temple Run

Favorite Video Game
Batman: Arkham Knight
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Grand Theft Auto VZ
Minecraft
Super Smash Bros.

Favorite YouTube Star
Connor Franta
Grace Helbig
Jenna Marbles
Miranda Sings
Tyler Oakley

The DailyMail.com Seriously Popular™ Award
Bella Thorne
Cara Delevingne
Kylie Jenner
Maddie Ziegler
Ruby Rose

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Review: "The House I Live In" Remains a Timely Documentary

TRASH IN MY EYE No. 42 (of 2015) by Leroy Douresseaux

[A version of this review first appeared on Patreon.]

The House I Live In (2012)
Running time:  108 minutes (1 hour, 48 minutes)
Not rated by the MPAA
DIRECTOR:  Eugene Jarecki
WRITERS:  Eugene Jarecki with Christopher St. John (additional writing)
PRODUCERS:  Sam Cullman and Christopher St. John
CINEMATOGRAPHER:  Sam Cullman (D.o.P.) and Derek Hallquist (D.o.P.)
EDITOR:  Paul Frost
COMPOSER:  Robert Miller

DOCUMENTARY – Race, Economics, Politics, Society

Starring:  Eugene Jarecki, Nannie Jeter, David Simon, Michelle Alexander, Charles Bowden, The Honorable Mark W. Bennett, Mike Carpenter, Charles Ogletree, Carl Hart, Shanequa Bennett, Kevin Ott, Anthony Johnson, Maurice Haltiwanger, and Richard Miller

The House I Live In is a 2012 documentary from director Eugene Jarecki.  The film chronicles the War on Drugs in the United States.  Danny Glover, John Legend, Brad Pitt, and Russell Simmons are among the film's executive producers.

Eugene Jarecki's examination of the War on Drugs spring from a deeply personal place.  He takes notice of how drugs have affected Nannie Jeter and her family.  Ms. Jeter was the housekeeper in the Jarecki home, and she was the caretaker of the Jarecki children, especially of Eugene.

From there, The House I Live In shines a harsh light on “War on Drugs” in the United States and both its immediate and long-term impact on American society, especially at the bottom rungs of society where the working class, poor, and destitute reside.  Jarecki's film tells the stories of dealers, of police officers and other law-enforcement officials, of prison inmates, and of other people affected by this decades-old crusade against the sale and use of illegal narcotics.  Through these stories, the film reveals the profound human rights implications of America's “War on Drugs.”

Some documentary films are packed with information via interviews, archival information, omniscient voice overs (usually provided by the director or by a celebrity, usually an actor).  Some films have to be packed with information, simply because their subject matter is complex or because the subject is an event or program that has been occurring over several decades.

The House I Live In tackles subject matter that is both complicated and that is long ongoing.  When President Richard Nixon began what we know as the “War on Drugs” in 1971, people probably thought of it as simply “the war of drugs,” no capital letters.  At some point, however, the war of drugs became the “War on Drugs,” with capital letters.  This “war” was all-encompassing, becoming the biggest fight against crime in the U.S.  According to Jarecki, the country has spent over one trillion dollars on the War on Drugs, with something like 45 million people have been convicted of drug-related crimes.

More than anything, families and communities have been affected, and by affected, I mean damaged, ruined, and even destroyed.  That is where The House I Live In turns darker and becomes a little more complicated and controversial.  I don't want to spoil the film for those who have not seen it (and please, do see it), but this documentary flat out states that the beginnings of the “War on Drugs” goes back farther than many people realize and that the early battlefronts usually involved various minority and outsider groups.  What people did not realize in the past was that eventually this war would ensnare those who never thought their little tribes would be the focus of a state-sanctioned, destructive crusade.

As with many such documentaries, Jarecki includes interviews with numerous people who study or are involved directly or indirectly in the War on Drugs.  I suggest that viewers pay special attention to Michelle Alexander, a civil rights litigator and the author of the non-fiction book, The New Jim Crow.  She is one of most important voices in matters of civil rights and of American history concerning the lives and the oppression of slaves and their African-American descendants.

Once again, Eugene Jarecki has delved into the dark side of official America, the powers-that-be, as he did in his documentary film, Why We Fight.  The House I Live In is one of those documentaries that should be considered an educational film, a must-see for all middle and high school students across the country.  It wouldn't hurt for the general public to see this film; in fact, it might help the country.  The House I Live In is an engrossing, engaging documentary film that refuses to let you turn away, and most importantly, it is truly an “important film.”

9 of 10
A+

Tuesday, August 25, 2015


The text is copyright © 2015 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this site for reprint and syndication rights and fees.

VIZ Media Offers New Digital Additions and Manga Bundles for November 2015

VIZ MEDIA OPENS NOVEMBER WITH A SUBSTANTIAL NEW DIGITAL MANGA UPDATE

Catch Simultaneous Debut Of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Series PLATINUM END By The Creators of DEATH NOTE, Along With Exciting New Titles, Special Bundle Promos, And A Preview Of The 24-Hour Cyber Monday Sale!

VIZ Media delivers an extensive digital manga update for November that features a wide variety of new series launches and digital exclusives. Several new digital manga bundles are also offered this month, as well as a special 24-hour Cyber-Monday sale planned for November 30th.

Fans will not want to miss the launch today of PLATINUM END, the brand new series by the creators of DEATH NOTE and BAKUMAN｡, offered as a digital exclusive from the VIZ Manga app, VIZManga.com, the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP app, the shonenjump.viz.com website and also from ComiXology. Chapter 1 is available now for only $0.99, with new chapters of the series releasing monthly, simultaneous with Japan.

Other new manga titles launching digitally this month include Arina Tanemura’s latest shojo series, IDOL DREAMS, the Shonen Jump fiction novel release of NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY, and the exclusive series debut of ZYWORD and EUREKA SEVEN: GRAVITY BOYS & LIFTING GIRLS.

VIZ Media’s WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP digital manga magazine also delivers a pair of new series launches during November with the debut of a new chapter every week of JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 3 - STARDUST CRUSADERS along with the opening of a new “Jump Start” manga action series – BUDDY STRIKE – that starts on November 9th. Please visit shonenjump.viz.com for more information and access.

IDOL DREAMS, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Now!

Catch the debut of this new series by famed shojo manga creator Arina Tanemura! At age 31, office worker Chikage Deguchi feels she missed her chances at love and success. When word gets out that she’s a virgin, Chikage is humiliated and wishes she could return to the time when she was still young and popular. She takes an experimental drug that changes her appearance back to when she was 15. Now Chikage is determined to pursue everything she missed out on all those years ago—including becoming a star!

NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $10.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Now! 

In this new fiction novel that also features artwork by NARUTO manga series creator Masashi Kishimoto, a year has passed since the Fourth Great Ninja War, and Kakashi’s appointment as Hokage looms. But first he heads to the Land of Waves for a dangerous mission rescuing hostages from a top-secret airship. There he confronts a ninja whose heart is frozen by tragedy. Having lost both his friend’s eye and his greatest abilities, can Kakashi protect anyone from his coldhearted foe? What is the true meaning of the Will of Fire gained in the distant heavens? Kakashi finds these answers and more as he enters a new ninja era.

PLATINUM END Chapter 1 DIGITAL MSRP: $0.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Now!

A brand new series being offered as a digital exclusive! From the legendary duo that brought you DEATH NOTE and BAKUMAN comes a dark story of humans and angels. Mirai is a boy who has lost hope in the future. Can a fateful meeting with an angel turn his life around, or will he be plunged into further despair in Takeshi Obata and Tsugumi Ohba's newest series?

ZYWORD (One-Shot) · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Nov. 10th

Tamayo Akiyama, a former member of CLAMP, has crafted a fantasy adventure that will leave readers spellbound! Welcome to Zyword, a world filled with sorcery. When Zyword's Araimel Kingdom is put under a spell, it's up to the two sole survivors to save the citizens before they perish in an eternal sleep!

EUREKA SEVEN: GRAVITY BOYS & LIFTING GIRL, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Nov. 17th  

This is the story of young Ruri and Sumner, the characters from the Sony Playstation Eureka Seven video games, now featured in their own original manga!

Cyber Monday Volume 1 Digital Manga Sale Preview:

The following Volume 1 editions will be available with special pricing for 24 hours ONLY on November 30th on VIZManga.com and the VIZManga App:

·         MY HERO ACADEMIA - $4.99

·         SPELL OF DESIRE – $4.99

·         MY LOVE STORY! - $4.99

·         KISS OF THE ROSE PRINCESS – $4.99

·         DEMON PRINCE OF MOMOCHI HOUSE – $4.99

·         TIME KILLERS – $4.99

·         TOKYO GHOUL – $4.99

·         TWIN STAR EXORCISTS – $4.99

·         ULTRAMAN - $4.99

·         ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM - $4.99

November Digital Manga Bundle Promos (Available All Month):

BAKUMAN · $69.00
·         Vols. 1-20 plus special gift with purchase – OTTER NO. 9 one-shot manga

NISEKOI · $20.99
·         Vols. 1-5

ARATA THE LEGEND · Available bundle options:
·         Vols. 1-10 – $41.99
·         Vols. 1-15 – $54.99
·         Vols. 1-20 – $60.99

FOOD WARS!: SHOKUGEKI NO SOMA Bundle · $20.99
·         Vols. 1-5

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 3 – STARDUST CRUSADERS

Available bundle options:
·         JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: STARDUST CRUSADERS Vols. 1-8 – $32.99
·         JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: STARDUST CRUSADERS Vols. 1-16 – $55.99

Additional November digital manga updates also include new volumes for more than 25 other continuing VIZ Media series. Notable releases include not-to-be-missed volumes for BLEACH (Vol. 65), MY HERO ACADEMIA (Vol. 2), NISEKOI (Vol. 12), TERRA FORMARS (Vol. 9), and ULTRAMAN (Vol. 2), along with the series finales for YUKARISM (Vol. 4), CLAMP SCHOOL DETECTIVES (Vol. 3), and KAMIYADORI (Vol. 5).

The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. Fans can also find these titles and more for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo eReaders, as well as in the ComiXology, iBooks and Google Play Stores.

Most manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from only $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. Readers can also explore free Chapter 1 previews of every series. For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or www.VIZ.com/apps.

To learn more about VIZ Manga, please visit www.vizmanga.com.

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Bluefin Announunces New Studio Ghibli Collectibles

BLUEFIN HIGHLIGHTS A COLORFUL ARRAY OF UNIQUE GUNDAM IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS, STUDIO GHIBLI AND SAILOR MOON GIFT IDEAS FOR ANIME FANS AND J-COLLECTORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Leading Collectibles And Hobby Distributor Delights Collectors With GUNPLA IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS Model Kits, Exclusive STUDIO GHIBLI Décor Products And Colorful SAILOR MOON Cosplay Accessories And Stationary Sets

Irvine, CA, Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, spotlights collectibles for the Holidays from its Bandai Gunpla Iron-Blooded Orphans model line, as well as a colorful array of premium Sailor Moon props and cosplay accessories from PROPLICA along with other Sailor Moon stationary and products. The company also highlights several exclusive Studio Ghibli products that includes music boxes, picture frames, calendars and other décor items inspired by popular anime films such as Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbor Totoro.

Bandai High Grade (HG) Gunpla Model Kits:

HG Orphans 1/144 Gundam Barbatos "Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans"
MSRP: $12.95; Height: Approx. 5 inches; Available Now!

From the smash hit 2015 animated TV series, Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans, comes one of the 300 year-old Gundam mobile suits, originally used in the Calamity War, which can upgrade itself through adapting its fallen enemy’s armaments. Includes a giant mace and katana.

HG Orphans 1/144 HG Schwalbe Graze "Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans"
MSRP: $12.95; Height: Approx. 5 inches; Available Now!

A special high mobility Graze unit used by Gjallarhorn officer Fareed McGillis with higher output and mobility through various additional boosters on its body. Comes equipped with a 120mm rifle, battle axe, and wire claw that can be used for clinging onto objects

Mobile Suit Gundam: IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS brings Gundam's closest-ever focus on the human drama, the bonds and conflicts between the boys who take the lead roles. Set on Mars, it follows protagonist Mikazuki Augus, and his friends and foes, through the flames of war. The series is available now to stream online at Hulu, Daisuki, Crunchyroll, and the FUNimation channel.

Studio Ghibli Products:

Available now at select Barnes & Noble store locations and also from barnesandnoble.com, each Studio Ghibli item is a work of art, masterfully crafted to reflect the simplicity and depth of the Studio’s most beloved and unforgettable characters while giving fans a peak into the enchanting worlds they inhabit.

Jiji Mirror (Hang/Stand) from "Kiki's Delivery Service”
MSRP: $37.95

An adorable Jiji mirror from Miyazaki's "Kiki Delivery Service". The beautiful stained glass elegantly accentuates the antique-style window framed mirror as Jiji innocently looks peers back at you.

Totoro's Band Music Box from "My Neighbor Totoro" 
MSRP: $42.95

Listen to the sweet sound of Totoro's band through this enchanting music box.

Jiji's Gift Music Box from "Kiki's Delivery Service"
MSRP: $42.95

Enjoy the pleasant melody from Jiji's antique-style music box.

Totoro's Flower Trumpet Accessory Box from "My Neighbor Totoro"
MSRP: $28.95

Use this little log to store your accessories in the compartment below. Totoro perches on top of the case while holding an adorable flower trumpet.

Jiji's Flower Delivery Planter from "Kiki's Delivery Service"
MSRP: $49.95

Include a cute flower arrangement into this planter as Jiji sits in the basket and looks up at Kiki.

Totoro Frame (Poster Version) from "My Neighbor Totoro"
MSRP: $42.95

Let your personal photos become a part of Totoro's world! If you hold a red umbrella in the photo, you can cleverly recreate the most famous bus-stop scene in "My Neighbor Totoro".

Totoro Perpetual Calendar from "My Neighbor Totoro"
MSRP: $37.95

Enjoy your new favorite desk mate Totoro as he helpfully provides the day and date… forever.

Rustic Totoro Picture Frames from "My Neighbor Totoro
MSRP: $37.95 each

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with these rustic Totoro photo frames. Collect all four seasons!

·         Totoro Spring Frame from "My Neighbor Totoro"
The pink cherry blossoms capture the essence of spring.

·         Totoro Summer Frame from "My Neighbor Totoro"
Sunflowers and morning glory adorn the corners of this summer frame while Totoro holds his favorite leaf umbrella.

·         Totoro Autumn Frame from "My Neighbor Totoro"
Large autumn leaves embellish the corners as a smiling Totoro sits atop a mushroom.

·         Totoro Winter Frame from "My Neighbor Totoro"
Holly and berries cluster all around the frame while the blue and white Totoro hang from above. A perfect holiday gift.

The Studio Ghibli products listed above are available at Barnes & Noble store locations at: Caldor Plaza in West Woodland Park, NJ; Enfield Commons in Enfield, CT; The Centre in Copperfield in Houston, TX; South Hills Village in Pittsburgh, PA; the Milford location store in Milford, CT; University Park Mall in Mishawaka, IN; The Co. Blvd II location in Glendale, CO; the Sarasota II store in Sarasota, FL; the Northwoods Shopping Center in San Antonio, TX; and the North Village Shopping Center in North Brunswick, NJ.

Sailor Moon Accessories by PROPLICA:

For cosplayers and Sailor Moon aficionados, Bluefin is proud to offer an exclusive collection of Sailor Moon accessories from PROPLICA, including the new Sailor Moon Spiral Heart Moon Rod, to be released in December, which complements the Crystal Star, Moon Rod and Moon Stick products that are available now.

PROPLICA Sailor Moon Spiral Heart Moon Rod 
MSRP $98.99; Available December 2015

The 4th release in the PROPLICA series comes the creation of Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon’s love, the Spiral Moon Rod! In tradition with the previous PROPLICA creations, the Spiral Moon Rod is finished with gorgeous gold metallic, clear parts, lights, and sound! At 48cm (over 18 inches) the Spiral Heart Moon Rod is also the largest Sailor Moon PROPLICA yet. Get your magical girl on and perform to the sounds of the two famous attacks, ‘Moon Spiral Heart Attack’ and ‘Rainbow Moon Heart Ache’. The PROPLICA Spiral Heart Moon Rod also comes with a whimsically detailed display stand.                     

PROPLICA Crystal Star
MSRP: $67.99; Available Now!

The 3rd edition to the Sailor Moon PROPLICA line is Sailor Moon’s second transformation item, the stunning Crystal Star! High quality metallic gold finishing is used on the exterior design and delicate stones which represent each of the Sailor Scouts are also carefully set in red, yellow, blue, and green surrounding the golden crescent moon in the center. Opening the Crystal Star reveals its power source, the Silver Crystal. Press the Silver Crystal to hear familiar sound effects. You can also remove the cover to reenact the Moon Crystal Power, Make Up transformation scene!

PROPLICA Cutie Moon Rod
MSRP $99.99; Available Now!

The Cutie Moon Rod, now the 2nd addition to the high-end Proplica line, is making a comeback 20 years after its original creation. Metallic pieces and clear parts are crafted with the utmost care in order to bring the Cutie Moon Rod into perfect form. The crown jewel sparkles in various colors and luminescent LED lights along the side allow for reenactment of the Moon Princess Halation attack and other scenes from the anime. The Cutie Mood Rod also plays a variety of phrases and sound effects. Included is a display stand created in the image of the great Moon Castle.                 

PROPLICA Moon Stick
MSRP $93.99; Available Now!

The first item in this series is a faithful 1:1 scale replica of the iconic “Moon Stick” from Sailor Moon. This elegant replica measures slightly over 10", and features an accurate portrayal with colorful details and light-up gimmicks. Sound effects and vocal recordings (featuring Sailor Moon's original Japanese voice actress, Kotono Mitsuishi!) have also been used to further add to the Moon Stick's realism, with the attachment and removal of the Silver Crystal activating new lines and effects! An exquisite display stand is also included for showing off this masterpiece. Be the hero you were born to be, and earn the gratitude of the Moon Kingdom. Requires three LR44 Button Cell Batteries (sold separately).              

Additional Sailor Moon Stationary and Accessories by Sun-Star

To celebrate Sailor Moon’s 20th Anniversary, Japanese stationary manufacturer Sun-Star has come up an assortment of new Sailor Moon lifestyle goods that speak to the true Sailor Moon fan. Coming soon to a retailer near you!

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Ball Point Pen (Black Ink)
MSRP $10.00; Available December 2015

Note-taking is so much more tolerable when your pen is amazing, so Bluefin offers new Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon ball point pens. These high-quality pens are comfortable to hold and make for a smooth writing experience. Each pen comes adorned with a cute mascot character perched on one end while the pen stem is embellished with colorful images of the characters from top to bottom. Choose from Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Jupiter, and Sailor Venus. The pen clip includes the names of each Sailor Scout. Quantities are limited! Made in Japan.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Journal
MSRP $7.00; Available December 2015

When using a notebook or journal, the simple act of writing can transform into a very special experience. So banish lackluster notes to a three-ring binder and fill this fancy Sailor Moon journal only with thoughts, inspiration, and experiences that brighten any fan’s day! These pretty journals have smooth, matte outer covers, and the inside cover is filled with the series’ iconic images. Inner pages come printed in two-colors with your favorite characters adorned on each corner to remind that special fan that nothing boring goes in this journal.  Four different types of Sailor Moon Journals to choose from (Blue, Comic, Pink, Scouts). Made in Japan.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Denim Pouch
MSRP $16.00; Available December 2015

These versatile denim pouches can be used for pens, makeup, small toys, and trinkets. The inner lining is pink with a moon, star, and bunny (usagi) print while the zipper is a clear star charm. Blue and pink pouches available.

Sailor Moon Phrase Memo
MSRP $6.00; Available December 2015

This memo pad includes 6 different Sailor Moon full-color images with her famous catch phrases in Japanese for an authentic Sailor Moon experience.

Tuxedo Mask Phrase Memo
MSRP $6.00; Available December 2015

This memo pad is perfect for the Tuxedo Mask fan. Memo includes full-color images of Tuxedo Mask with his famous catch phrases (in Japanese) that might make you swoon. For those who read Japanese, fans also may notice one of his more questionable phrases...

Sailor Moon Memo in a Tin
MSRP $7.00; Available December 2015

This very unique product includes a colorful, round memo enclosed in a cute circular Sailor Moon tin. Once you’re finished with the memos, the tin can be used as a small container for jewelry, erasers, charms, or other knick-knacks. Six different designs to choose from! (*Memo is loose, not bound.)


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 Collectibles products worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.

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VIZ Media Launches "Yo-Kai Watch" Manga

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS ALL-AGES SUPERNATURAL COMEDY ADVENTURE WITH THE LAUNCH OF YO-KAI WATCH MANGA SERIES

New Manga Series About A Boy That Can See Yo-kai Is Based On LEVEL-5’s Smash Hit Property

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, launches a brand new manga (graphic novel) series today with the release of YO-KAI WATCH Volumes 1 and 2.

The supernatural comedy adventure series by Noriyuki Konishi is inspired by the smash hit YO-KAI WATCH video game, developed by LEVEL-5 for the Nintendo 3DS, and rated ‘A’ for All Ages. YO-KAI WATCH, Vols. 1 and 2 will each carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

Yo-kai, inspired by the yokai of Japanese folklore, can’t be seen by the human eye, unless you have a specially designed Yo-kai Watch!

In the YO-KAI WATCH manga series, Nate Adams, an average kid, who once armed with the Yo-kai Watch, can see all kinds of Yo-kai that no one else can. He instantly begins collecting new invisible friends and embarks on supernatural adventures!

“YO-KAI WATCH is a fun kid-friendly, character-driven property that has become a major phenomenon in Japan, where it has captivated millions of fans of all ages, and we are thrilled to expand the scope of this dynamic property with the launch of the new manga series,” says Joel Enos, Senior Editor. “We look forward to fans discovering the action and excitement of this latest addition to the VIZ Media Perfect Square catalog.”

YO-KAI WATCH manga artist Noriyuki Konishi hails from Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He debuted in 1997 with the one-shot title, E-CUFF, which appeared in Monthly Shonen Jump Original. He is also known for manga adaptations of AM Driver and Mushiking: King of the Beetles, along with Saiyuki Hiro Go-Kū Den!, Chōhenshin Gag Gaiden!! Card Warrior Kamen Riders, and Go-Go-Go Saiyuki: Shin Gokūden.

For more information on YO-KAI WATCH or other manga titles published and distributed by 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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VIZ Media Delivers New Neon Alley Content for November 2015

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS FRESH DIGITAL ANIME CONTENT AND NEW SIMULCASTS FOR NEON ALLEY NOVEMBER UPDATE

Don’t Miss The Dub Premiere of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL, New ONE-PUNCH MAN Episodes, K: RETURN OF KINGS, New SAILOR MOON SUPER S and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Simulcasts and more!

VIZ Media serves up hours and hours of fresh anime content to audiences with a brand new digital anime update for Neon Alley to start November.

Don’t miss the exclusive premiere of the SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime series featuring an all new English dub on November 20th, 2015 with episodes 1 & 2 available that evening. Fans can catch one new dubbed episode every Friday night starting with episode 3 on November 27th. Based on Naoko Takeuchi’s legendary manga series, the SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime saga, retells the story of Sailor Moon as she searches for her fellow Sailor Guardians and the Legendary Silver Crystal to stop the dark forces of Queen Beryl. VIZ Media has given the 26-episode series a fresh English dialogue track featuring a cast of some of the most talented voice actors in the business.

The hard-hitting action of ONE-PUNCH MAN continues all month long with first-run, simulcast episodes (subtitled) debuting every Sunday, starting with Episode 5 on November 1st. In the series about an unlikely crime fighter, Saitama only became a hero for fun, but after three years of “special” training, he finds that he can beat even the mightiest opponents with a single punch. Though he faces new enemies every day, it turns out being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. Can a hero be too strong? Catch all the action of one of the hottest new anime action series exclusively on Neon Alley and Hulu.

Anime fans also will not want to miss the continuation of K: RETURN OF KINGS, the new season of K and sequel to the movie, K MISSING KINGS, which trace the story of seven kings and their clansmen. With the balance of power between the seven kings shifting once again, Silver King Yashiro Isana finally makes his return to the world, this time to face his destiny head-on. Catch the rousing action as Season 2 plays out with a new episode every Friday, beginning with Episode 6 on November 6th.

Interstellar magical girl anime adventures are also on tap as SAILOR MOON SUPER S (Season 4) continues with two new subtitled episodes added every Monday. Don’t miss Episodes 154 & 155 on November 2nd, followed by Episodes 156 & 157 on November 9th, Episodes 158 & 159 on November 16th, Episodes 160 & 161 on November 23rd, and Episodes 162 & 163 on November 30th.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN simulcasts also take place throughout November with streamed installments of the latest episodes straight from Japan every Thursday all month long. Don’t miss the new simulcasts of Episode 436 on November 5th, Episode 437 on November 12th, followed by Episode 438 on November 19th, and rounded out by Episode 439 on November 26th.

The November 2015 digital anime update is further highlighted by additions to several other top-rated VIZ Media series including:

HIKARU NO GO
·         Catch newly added Season 1 episodes of this gripping anime series based on the smash hit manga! HIKARU NO GO Season 1 Episodes 51-75 (dubbed) join Episodes 1-50 available to stream throughout the month.

·         Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal kid with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. His life completely changes when he finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather’s attic. The ghost of an ancient Go master named Fujiwara-no-Sai was trapped in the board and soon becomes a part of Hikaru’s consciousness. Together Hikaru and Sai make an unstoppable Go-playing team!

NARUTO
·         The ninja action of Season 4 of the original NARUTO anime series continues throughout November with Episodes 206-220 available to stream now in their entirety with dubbed English dialogue!

SAILOR MOON
·         Catch SAILOR MOON R (Season 2) Episodes 24-46 available to stream now in their entirety with dubbed English dialogue!

Neon Alley is VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. with over 3,800 subtitled and English dubbed episodes and movies from more than 35 series! Neon Alley also reaches an expansive on-demand U.S.-based audience on Hulu, which enables viewers to watch shows anytime, anywhere across devices including Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and mobile devices. A full list of Hulu -enabled devices can be found at http://www.hulu.com/plus/devices.

Additional information on Neon Alley is available at: www.NeonAlley.com.

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10 Films Vie for 5 Documentary Short Nominations at 88th Academy Awards

10 DOC SHORTS ON OSCAR’S 2015 SHORTLIST

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 88th Academy Awards® has been narrowed to 10 films, of which five will earn Oscar® nominations.

Voters from the Academy’s Documentary Branch viewed this year’s 74 eligible entries and submitted their ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers for tabulation.

The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:

• “Body Team 12,” RYOT Films and Vulcan Productions
• “Chau, beyond the Lines,” Cynasty Films
• “Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah,” Jet Black Iris America
• “50 Feet from Syria,” Spin Film
• “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness,” SOC Films
• “Last Day of Freedom,” Living Condition
• “Minerita,” Kanaki Films
• “My Enemy, My Brother,” Fathom Film Group
• “Starting Point,” Munk Studio – Polish Filmmakers Association
• “The Testimony,” Atria Film in association with Escape Artists

The 88th Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 5:30 a.m. PT at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

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 by the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.  The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

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