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NEWS:
From Deadline: "Trainspotting" sequel lands at TriStar, with original principal cast returning.
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From TheWrap: T.I., Mekhi Phifer, and James Purefoy join A&E's "Roots" miniseries.
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From YahooMusic: Coldplay may do the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in Feb. 2016.
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From ThePlaylist: Steven Spielberg does not think that Indiana Jones will ever be recast.
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From TVLine: New episodes of "Samurai Jack" for 2016; article has a short teaser video.
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From ThePlaylist: The 15-film shortlist for the "Best Documentary" Oscar is out, and the Kurt Cobain doc, "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" did not make it.
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From Vulture: Reese Witherspoon is developing a biopic about Ruth Handler, the creator of the Barbie doll. Unfortunately, Witherspoon is not playing Barbie.
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From Variety: Helen Mirren in talks to join Will Smith in new drama.
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From Deadline: Fox is developing "Rambo: New Blood," a series which would focus Sylvester Stallone's "John Rambo" and his son. Stallone would at least executive produce the series.
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From YahooNews: Lupita Nyong'o recalls being Ralph Fiennes assistant on "The Constant Gardner."
HARD NEWS:
From RSN: On Dec. 4th, remember Fred Hampton of the Black Panters.
From the NYTimes: The children left behind after mass shootings.
From YahooNews: An Iraqi War veteran among those killed by the White terrorist who attacked Planned Parenthood in Colorado.
STAR WARS:
From YahooNews: Chinese poster for "The Force Awakens" has some noticeable changes from other posters.
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From YahooTV: J.J. checks people complaining about "Black stormtroopers."
COMICS - Films and Books:
From Variety: Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed) in talks to direct Marvel's "Black Panther."
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From CinemaBlend: Robert Downey, Jr. confirms Spider-Man in "Captain America: Civil War."
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From TheWrap: 5 things about Black Panther.
TRAILERS:
From DCComics: The new "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" trailer. And it is quite good.
OBIT:
From Variety: The actor, Robert Loggia, died today (Friday, December 4, 2015) at the age of 85. He appeared in such films as "Big," "Independence Day," and "Scarface," among many. He earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for his role in the film, "Jagged Edge."
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Seth MacFarlane Among Performers for "Sinatra 100" Grammy Concert
Juanes, Seth MacFarlane and Trisha Yearwood Added to Stellar Lineup for "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY® Concert"
Music Stars Salute Frank Sinatra With Tribute Celebration Presented At Wynn Las Vegas; Broadcast On CBS, Dec. 6, 2015
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two-time GRAMMY winner Juanes, GRAMMY nominee Seth MacFarlane and three-time GRAMMY winner Trisha Yearwood have been added to the list of performers for "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert." They join previously announced performers Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Zac Brown, Harry Connick Jr., Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, and Usher. The primetime special, presented by The Recording Academy®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS, honors the remarkable legacy of the legendary nine-time GRAMMY winner Frank Sinatra by celebrating the late icon's 100th birthday with a spectacular lineup of entertainers performing songs made famous by the Chairman of the Board. The live concert taping will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theater. The special will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 from 9–11 p.m. ET/PT.
“Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert”
"This show is an amazing journey through Frank Sinatra's music, cast with some of today's greatest artists," said three-time GRAMMY winner Don Was, music director for the concert. "In paying homage to Mr. Sinatra's music and treating his legacy with the utmost respect, most of the artists will sing arrangements as originally crafted for Mr. Sinatra by giants Don Costa, Gordon Jenkins, Quincy Jones, and Nelson Riddle. It's going to be an incredible show!"
Among Sinatra's nine GRAMMY wins are three for Album Of The Year for Come Dance With Me
(1959), September Of My Years
(1965) and A Man And His Music
(1966). Additional recognition from The Recording Academy includes a Lifetime Achievement Award, GRAMMY Legend Award, and 13 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®.
"Sinatra 100
— An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" continues the tradition of previous Emmy Award®-winning TV specials presented by The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS: "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" and "The Beatles: The Night That Changed America — A GRAMMY Salute."
In close partnership with the Sinatra family, "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer, Lou Horvitz is director, and David Wild and Ehrlich are writers.
In celebrating Sinatra's centennial, The Recording Academy explores his historical ties to the city of Las Vegas in this special feature (http://www.grammy.com/news/sin-atra-city-the-story-of-frank-sinatra-and-las-vegas) and offers an interactive infographic detailing his top songs covered by other artists.
For the latest news and content, follow the GRAMMY conversation on social:
Facebook: Facebook.com/theGRAMMYs
Twitter: @theGRAMMYs
Instagram: @thegrammys
Snapchat: thegrammys
Tumblr: thegrammys.tumblr.com
Vine: vine.co.theGRAMMYs
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and recording professionals dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards® — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education, and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.
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Music Stars Salute Frank Sinatra With Tribute Celebration Presented At Wynn Las Vegas; Broadcast On CBS, Dec. 6, 2015
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two-time GRAMMY winner Juanes, GRAMMY nominee Seth MacFarlane and three-time GRAMMY winner Trisha Yearwood have been added to the list of performers for "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert." They join previously announced performers Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Zac Brown, Harry Connick Jr., Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, and Usher. The primetime special, presented by The Recording Academy®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS, honors the remarkable legacy of the legendary nine-time GRAMMY winner Frank Sinatra by celebrating the late icon's 100th birthday with a spectacular lineup of entertainers performing songs made famous by the Chairman of the Board. The live concert taping will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theater. The special will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 from 9–11 p.m. ET/PT.
“Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert”
"This show is an amazing journey through Frank Sinatra's music, cast with some of today's greatest artists," said three-time GRAMMY winner Don Was, music director for the concert. "In paying homage to Mr. Sinatra's music and treating his legacy with the utmost respect, most of the artists will sing arrangements as originally crafted for Mr. Sinatra by giants Don Costa, Gordon Jenkins, Quincy Jones, and Nelson Riddle. It's going to be an incredible show!"
Among Sinatra's nine GRAMMY wins are three for Album Of The Year for Come Dance With Me
(1959), September Of My Years (1965) and A Man And His Music (1966). Additional recognition from The Recording Academy includes a Lifetime Achievement Award, GRAMMY Legend Award, and 13 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®."Sinatra 100
— An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" continues the tradition of previous Emmy Award®-winning TV specials presented by The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS: "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" and "The Beatles: The Night That Changed America — A GRAMMY Salute."In close partnership with the Sinatra family, "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer, Lou Horvitz is director, and David Wild and Ehrlich are writers.
In celebrating Sinatra's centennial, The Recording Academy explores his historical ties to the city of Las Vegas in this special feature (http://www.grammy.com/news/sin-atra-city-the-story-of-frank-sinatra-and-las-vegas) and offers an interactive infographic detailing his top songs covered by other artists.
For the latest news and content, follow the GRAMMY conversation on social:
Facebook: Facebook.com/theGRAMMYs
Twitter: @theGRAMMYs
Instagram: @thegrammys
Snapchat: thegrammys
Tumblr: thegrammys.tumblr.com
Vine: vine.co.theGRAMMYs
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and recording professionals dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards® — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education, and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.
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AMC Theatres' Tips for Seeing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
AMC Theatres® Offers Movie-Goers Tips for Seeing STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Opening Weekend at AMC
Even with 1,600 auditoriums already guaranteed to be filled with fans, 3.5 million seats remain for opening weekend at AMC Theatres, including more than a half million tickets in IMAX® 3D and Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With just two-plus weeks remaining until the opening of the most anticipated movie of the millennium, AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) is offering a few tips and information to the millions of movie-goers who are expected to see STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS opening weekend.
There are still plenty of tickets available for opening weekend
Reserve your seat now, or get there early
Fan-Filled Theatres
Marathon Mania
Wear a costume but leave your mask and blaster at home
IMAX at AMC Star Wars Sundays
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
About AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres (AMC) is the guest experience leader with 348 locations and 4,937 screens in the United States. AMC has propelled theatrical industry innovation and continues today by delivering more comfort and convenience, enhanced food & beverage, greater engagement and loyalty, premium sight & sound, and targeted programming. AMC operates the most productive theatres in the country’s top markets, including No. 1 market share in the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago). www.amctheatres.com
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Even with 1,600 auditoriums already guaranteed to be filled with fans, 3.5 million seats remain for opening weekend at AMC Theatres, including more than a half million tickets in IMAX® 3D and Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With just two-plus weeks remaining until the opening of the most anticipated movie of the millennium, AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) is offering a few tips and information to the millions of movie-goers who are expected to see STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS opening weekend.
There are still plenty of tickets available for opening weekend
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is setting advance ticket sales records, but there’s still time to get your opening-weekend ticket.
- There are 3.5 million tickets available on opening weekend at AMC. Tickets can be conveniently secured at AMC box offices, online and through AMC’s mobile app.
- For guests who want to see the movie in the most immersive experience possible, AMC has more than a half million opening-weekend tickets available at IMAX 3D and Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime.
- At least 36 AMC locations, more than one-tenth of the AMC circuit, will run shows around the clock opening night, helping ensure that anyone who wants to be among the first to see the movie has that opportunity.
Reserve your seat now, or get there early
- AMC offers reserved seating at 104 locations nationwide, including at least one location in nearly every major market.
- At reserved seating locations, which includes all of AMC’s recliner locations, guests can get their tickets now, and walk right to their pre-selected seat at showtime (leaving enough time before the movie starts to get their popcorn, pizza and a soda or beer to enjoy with the show).
- For guests at non-reserved seating locations, AMC will open its auditoriums at least one hour before the 7 p.m. showtime on opening night, and may open sooner at some locations.
- AMC will have holdout lines ready for guests who arrive early.
Fan-Filled Theatres
- With more than 1,600 auditoriums guaranteed to be filled with passionate fans on opening weekend, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS has already surpassed the total sellouts at AMC for opening weekend of HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2.
- The total number of sold out shows in IMAX 3D and Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS at AMC has exceeded the number of opening-weekend IMAX sell outs at AMC for AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON.
Marathon Mania
- Tickets for The Star Wars Marathon at AMC Theatres are still available at nine of the 39 AMC locations: AMC Boston Common 19 (Boston); AMC River East 21 (Chicago); AMC Raceway 10 (Westbury, NY); AMC Danbury 16 (Danbury, CT); AMC Garden State 16 (Paramus, NJ); AMC Aventura Mall 24 (Aventura, FL); AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 (Tallahassee, FL); AMC River Park Square 20 (Spokane, WA); AMC Alderwood Mall 16 (Seattle, WA).
- Marathon guests at non-reserved seating AMC locations are encouraged to arrive early on Wednesday. Auditorium doors are expected to open at least an hour before the 1 a.m. start time, and may open sooner at some locations.
Wear a costume but leave your mask and blaster at home
- AMC’s long-standing costume policy prohibits masks, face paint, weapons and items that would make other guests feel uncomfortable or detract from the movie-going experience.
- So put on your costume, bring your lightsaber, turn it off during the movie, and leave the blaster, face paint and Darth Vader mask at home.
IMAX at AMC Star Wars Sundays
- Each Sunday, from December 20 to January 10, AMC guests who purchase a ticket to see STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS in IMAX 3D will receive an AMC-exclusive Star Wars print.
- A new poster will be revealed each week.
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
- AMC partners with The Autism Society to present Sensory Friendly Films, where the lights are turned up, the sound down, and the theatre not only allows, but encourages guests to get up, dance, walk, shout or sing.
- Guests of all ages can join in the fun as AMC has expanded its Sensory Friendly Films title selection to accommodate a more mature movie-going audience and offer even more opportunities to catch a flick every month.
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is available as a Sensory Friendly Film four times in December and January:
- Tuesday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 26, 10 a.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m.
About AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres (AMC) is the guest experience leader with 348 locations and 4,937 screens in the United States. AMC has propelled theatrical industry innovation and continues today by delivering more comfort and convenience, enhanced food & beverage, greater engagement and loyalty, premium sight & sound, and targeted programming. AMC operates the most productive theatres in the country’s top markets, including No. 1 market share in the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago). www.amctheatres.com
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VIZ Media Digital Anime Update for December 2015 Includes Season Finales
VIZ MEDIA CONCLUDES 2015 WITH AN ACTION AND DRAMA-FILLED DIGITAL ANIME UPDATE FOR DECEMBER
Catch HUNTER X HUNTER And Season Finales For K And ONE-PUNCH MAN, As Well As Simulcasts, Newly-Dubbed SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL, The Premiere of SAILOR STARS, And More
VIZ Media starts December with details on a brand new digital update for its anime content streaming platform.
This month audiences are invited to catch the exciting streaming premiere of the supernatural action adventure, HUNTER X HUNTER. Season 1, Episodes 1-13 are available to stream in their entirety now and feature new subtitles that are true to VIZ Media’s original translations of the manga series by Yoshihiro Togashi. In HUNTER X HUNTER, Gon is a young boy who dreams of following in his father’s footsteps to become a Hunter. But first he must pass the notoriously difficult and dangerous Hunter Qualification Exam. Throughout his journey, Gon overcomes many obstacles, while making new friends along the way!
Don’t miss hard-hitting new episodes of ONE-PUNCH MAN, simulcast every Sunday. Catch Episodes 10-12 (subtitled) in December with the not-to-be missed explosive Season 1 finale (Episode 12) scheduled to premiere on Sunday, December 20th.
The saga of seven kings and their clansmen reaches a powerful conclusion with the final episodes (Episodes 10-13) of Season 2 of the psychological anime action drama, K: RETURN OF KINGS.
SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL has captivated anime fans and the series continues this month with the English dubbed premiere of Episodes 4-7 of the Dark Kingdom Arc with one new episode added every Friday. New dubbed episodes from the classic SAILOR MOON anime series will continue to debut every Monday throughout December. The classic anime also continues with SAILOR MOON SUPER S (Season 4) Episodes 164-166 set to premiere ahead of the start of the streaming premiere of the never before seen in North America SAILOR MOON SAILOR STARS (Season 5) on Monday, December 14th with Episode 167.
The frenetic ninja action of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN also continues with weekly simulcasts every Thursday during December of streamed installments of the latest episodes straight from Japan. Don’t miss the simulcasts of Episode 439 on December 3rd, Episode 440 on December 10th, followed by Episode 441 on December 17th, Episodes 442 on December 24th and rounded out by Episode 443 on December 31st.
The December 2015 digital anime update is further highlighted by additions to several other top-rated VIZ Media series including:
BLEACH
· Continue the epic supernatural action and drama of BLEACH (dubbed) with the addition of Season 25, Episodes 343-354 (dubbed) available to steam now! BLEACH is also currently available to stream subtitled with Episodes 1-366.
K: RETURN OF KINGS
· Season 2 Episodes 10 will be available to stream (subtitled) on Friday December 4th, with a new episode each week! These episodes join the complete first season, available dubbed or subbed!
· 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.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
· Ninja action continues with Season 2 of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series during December with Episodes 68-72 available to stream December 27th in their entirety with dubbed English dialogue! Get your friends into Naruto Shippuden over the holidays with over 70 episodes streaming from the very start.
ONE-PUNCH MAN
· Catch the simulcast premiere of Season 1, Episodes 10 (subtitled) on Sunday December 6th, with a new episode available to stream each week!
· And don’t miss the Season 1 finale (Episode 12) on December 20th
· Saitama is a hero who only became a hero for fun. After three years of “special” training, though, he’s become so strong that he’s practically invincible. In fact, he’s too strong – even his mightiest opponents are taken out with a single punch, and it turns out that being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. With his passion for being a hero lost along with his hair, yet still faced with new enemies every day, how much longer can he keep it going?
RANMA ½
· The hilarious hijinks of the classic anime martial arts adventure, RANMA ½, continues with the addition of Season 5, Episodes 93-115 available to stream now in their entirety with dubbed English dialogue!
VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. has over 4,100 subtitled and English dubbed episodes and movies from more than 36 series! VIZ Media’s streaming content 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 VIZ Media’s streaming anime is available at: http://www.viz.com/anime/streaming/.
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Friday, December 4, 2015
"Ronin" Boba Fett is Ready to Hunt Down Your Holidays
High Detail Figure of The Legendary Interstellar Bounty Hunter Arrives In Time For Holidays And Incorporates Japanese Samurai Aesthetic; “Daisho” Darth Vader Figure Debuts In January
Irvine, CA – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, delights Star Wars fans this month with the release of a brand new addition to the Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars product line by Tamashii Nations.
Arriving in time for the holidays, the “Ronin” Boba Fett debuts this month and will be available with an MSRP of $89.99 from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from a variety of leading online outlets. Check individual retailers for specific December on-sale dates. The interstellar bounty hunter will be complemented by the release in January of the “Daisho” Darth Vader, which will depict the Dark Sith Lord as a Samurai General clad in sinister black “Death Star” armor.
The “Ronin” Boba Fett was designed by artists Takeyuki Takeya and Junichi Taniguchi and joins a pair of other figures in the Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars line that are also currently available – the “Ashigaru” Stormtrooper and the Samurai General “Taisho” Darth Vader. Each figure is unique and comes clad in a custom designed set of armor and outfitted with an array of feudal era inspired weapons and other accessories.
Tamashii Nation’s Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars line pays homage to the Samurai aesthetic in a fun new way and artfully reimagines key Empire characters from the iconic films with feudal-style Japanese armor and weaponry. Each figure is exquisitely constructed with hybrid materials and features up to 15 points of articulation to create endless posing possibilities.
Meisho Movie Realization “Ronin” Boba Fett
Height: Approx. 6 3/4 inches; MSRP: $89.99
Everyone's favorite bounty hunter goes medieval! Boba Fett joins the Meisho Movie realization series in a spectacular feudal Japan aesthetic, appropriately portrayed as a lord-less “Ronin” In addition to his EE-3 rifle, restyled as an flint-lock style blaster, this deluxe figure set features an extensive array of accessories that includes the characteristic backpack missile that can be removed/attached, and a moveable helmet mounted scope. In addition to a short ninja-style katana and sheath, numerous ninja-style blade accessories are also included can be subtly attached to shin and forearm area mounting points.
Meisho Movie Realization Samurai General “Daisho” Darth Vader
Height: Approx. 7 inches; MSRP: $92.99
Debuts January 2016
The greatly popular Samurai General Darth Vader makes a comeback in an all new Death Star motif. Another stunningly unique artistic interpretation master crafted by acclaimed artist Takeya Takayuki, Darth Vader - Death Star Armor - has a revamped armor design. Most notable is the fearsome Death Star-style crest on the helmet and highly detailed chest plate pattern. Set includes interchangeable hands, gun (large, small), and katana sword (light saber and regular).
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 Hero Cross, Beast Kingdom, Comicave, Mr. Hobby, 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 December 2015 Digital Manga Update Includes New Titles
VIZ MEDIA DETAILS THE FIRST OF TWO DIGITAL MANGA UPDATES FOR DECEMBER
Notable New Digital Manga Series Debuts For First-Half Of December Include BLOODY MARY, CROWN OF THORNS And THE MAN OF MANY FACES; Special Holiday Flash Sale Offers Savings On Select Series For A Limited Time
VIZ Media completes the year with a sizeable final digital manga (graphic novel) update for 2015. Details have been provided on a wide selection of new digital manga titles scheduled for release during the first-half of the month. A second announcement will be forthcoming mid-month detailing the remainder of the new digital releases for December.
New series launches include the shojo vampire series, BLOODY MARY, and the digital debut of Yoko Kamio’s supernatural series, CROWN OF THORNS, about a girl that can see and communicate with spirits. Also set to launch during the first-half of December is THE MAN OF MANY FACES, by the famed manga creative team of CLAMP.
Manga fans are invited to take advantage of a special Holiday Flash Sale that offers $2.00 off on select VIZ Media titles for a limited time throughout December on VIZManga.com, the VIZ Manga App and all affiliated partner platforms.
Readers also can take advantage of the first-half of December’s selection of Digital Manga Starter Bundles that offer the opportunity to dive into multiple collected volumes from a wide collection of acclaimed series at special savings over buying the volumes individually. Bundles are available to readers for a limited time exclusively from VIZManga.com and ComiXology.
For a series of limited 2-day periods throughout the first half of December, VIZ Media kicks off a manga Holiday “Flash Sale” that will offer $2 off select titles across all of its major imprints. “Flash Sale” titles are available at VIZManga.com and via the VIZ Manga app, and readers are invited to check the site each week to see which favorite titles will be marked down from the following imprints:
Shonen Jump & Shonen Jump Advanced
VIZ Signature
Shojo Beat
Shonen Sunday
VIZ Media & VIZ Select
BLOODY MARY Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Now!
“Bloody” Mary, a vampire with a death wish, has spent the past 400 years chasing down a modern-day exorcist named Maria who is thought to have inherited “The Blood of Maria” and is the only one who can kill Mary. To Mary’s dismay, Maria doesn’t know how to kill vampires. Desperate to die, Mary agrees to become Maria’s bodyguard until Maria can find a way to kill him.
CROWN OF THORNS Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available December 8th!
Nobara Fukami has always been able to see things other people can’t, and it’s made her a total outcast. She doesn’t care that that everyone in high school thinks she’s a weird loser, but even Nobara considers it creepy when one of her phantoms starts to talk to her!
THE MAN OF MANY FACES Vol. 1 · Rated ‘A’ for All Ages · DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available December 15th!
"Please Come, 20 Faces!” Discover the adventures of Akira Ijyuin, the infamous thief of the CLAMP school and member of the CLAMP School Detectives.
The Following Digital Manga Bundles Are Available throughout the entire month of December:
· YUYU HAKUSHO Vols. 1-10 $20.00
· YUYU HAKUSHO Vols. 1-19 $38.00
· BOYS OVER FLOWERS Vols. 1-10 $25.00
· BOYS OVER FLOWERS Vols. 1-20 $40.00
· BOYS OVER FLOWERS Vols. 1-36 + JEWELRY BOX Vol. 37 $74.00
Manga Bundles Available From Dec. 7th-13th
· CHIBI VAMPIRE Vols.1-14 + CHIBI VAMPIRE AIRMAIL Vol. 1 $30.00
· DENGEKI DAISY Vols. 1-10 $30.00
· LIBRARY WARS Vols. 1-10 $30.00
· RED RIVER Vols. 1-14 $42.00
· VOICE OVER! Vols. 1-12 $36.00
Manga Bundles Available From Dec. 14th-20th
· BIOMEGA Vols.1-6 $24.00
· NANA Vols. 1-10 $20.00
· TERRA FORMARS Vols. 1-5 $25.00
Additional digital manga updates for the first-half of December also include new volumes for more than 13 other continuing VIZ Media series. Notable releases include not-to-be-missed volumes for ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM (Vol. 7), CHEEKY ANGEL (Vol. 15), DEADMAN WONDERLAND (Vol. 12), KOMOMO CONFISERIE (Vol. 2), MAGI (Vol. 15) and SO CUTE IT HURTS (Vol. 4), as well as the series finale for TOKYO BOYS AND GIRLS (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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Notable New Digital Manga Series Debuts For First-Half Of December Include BLOODY MARY, CROWN OF THORNS And THE MAN OF MANY FACES; Special Holiday Flash Sale Offers Savings On Select Series For A Limited Time
VIZ Media completes the year with a sizeable final digital manga (graphic novel) update for 2015. Details have been provided on a wide selection of new digital manga titles scheduled for release during the first-half of the month. A second announcement will be forthcoming mid-month detailing the remainder of the new digital releases for December.
New series launches include the shojo vampire series, BLOODY MARY, and the digital debut of Yoko Kamio’s supernatural series, CROWN OF THORNS, about a girl that can see and communicate with spirits. Also set to launch during the first-half of December is THE MAN OF MANY FACES, by the famed manga creative team of CLAMP.
Manga fans are invited to take advantage of a special Holiday Flash Sale that offers $2.00 off on select VIZ Media titles for a limited time throughout December on VIZManga.com, the VIZ Manga App and all affiliated partner platforms.
Readers also can take advantage of the first-half of December’s selection of Digital Manga Starter Bundles that offer the opportunity to dive into multiple collected volumes from a wide collection of acclaimed series at special savings over buying the volumes individually. Bundles are available to readers for a limited time exclusively from VIZManga.com and ComiXology.
For a series of limited 2-day periods throughout the first half of December, VIZ Media kicks off a manga Holiday “Flash Sale” that will offer $2 off select titles across all of its major imprints. “Flash Sale” titles are available at VIZManga.com and via the VIZ Manga app, and readers are invited to check the site each week to see which favorite titles will be marked down from the following imprints:
Shonen Jump & Shonen Jump Advanced
VIZ Signature
Shojo Beat
Shonen Sunday
VIZ Media & VIZ Select
BLOODY MARY Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Now!
“Bloody” Mary, a vampire with a death wish, has spent the past 400 years chasing down a modern-day exorcist named Maria who is thought to have inherited “The Blood of Maria” and is the only one who can kill Mary. To Mary’s dismay, Maria doesn’t know how to kill vampires. Desperate to die, Mary agrees to become Maria’s bodyguard until Maria can find a way to kill him.
CROWN OF THORNS Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available December 8th!
Nobara Fukami has always been able to see things other people can’t, and it’s made her a total outcast. She doesn’t care that that everyone in high school thinks she’s a weird loser, but even Nobara considers it creepy when one of her phantoms starts to talk to her!
THE MAN OF MANY FACES Vol. 1 · Rated ‘A’ for All Ages · DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available December 15th!
"Please Come, 20 Faces!” Discover the adventures of Akira Ijyuin, the infamous thief of the CLAMP school and member of the CLAMP School Detectives.
The Following Digital Manga Bundles Are Available throughout the entire month of December:
· YUYU HAKUSHO Vols. 1-10 $20.00
· YUYU HAKUSHO Vols. 1-19 $38.00
· BOYS OVER FLOWERS Vols. 1-10 $25.00
· BOYS OVER FLOWERS Vols. 1-20 $40.00
· BOYS OVER FLOWERS Vols. 1-36 + JEWELRY BOX Vol. 37 $74.00
Manga Bundles Available From Dec. 7th-13th
· CHIBI VAMPIRE Vols.1-14 + CHIBI VAMPIRE AIRMAIL Vol. 1 $30.00
· DENGEKI DAISY Vols. 1-10 $30.00
· LIBRARY WARS Vols. 1-10 $30.00
· RED RIVER Vols. 1-14 $42.00
· VOICE OVER! Vols. 1-12 $36.00
Manga Bundles Available From Dec. 14th-20th
· BIOMEGA Vols.1-6 $24.00
· NANA Vols. 1-10 $20.00
· TERRA FORMARS Vols. 1-5 $25.00
Additional digital manga updates for the first-half of December also include new volumes for more than 13 other continuing VIZ Media series. Notable releases include not-to-be-missed volumes for ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM (Vol. 7), CHEEKY ANGEL (Vol. 15), DEADMAN WONDERLAND (Vol. 12), KOMOMO CONFISERIE (Vol. 2), MAGI (Vol. 15) and SO CUTE IT HURTS (Vol. 4), as well as the series finale for TOKYO BOYS AND GIRLS (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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Thursday, December 3, 2015
Paramount Pictures Announces the Launch of its Digital Revenue Sharing Plan
Paramount to Release First Two Films on Digital Platforms under Unprecedented Flexible Distribution Plan
“Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” and “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” to be available for digital purchase on December 8 and December 15, respectively
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paramount Pictures announced today the home entertainment release dates of the first two films in the studio’s groundbreaking digital revenue-sharing initiative with theatrical exhibitors. “SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE” and “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION” will debut on digital platforms for sale and rental beginning December 8, 2015 and December 15, 2015, respectively.
“This innovative agreement with exhibitors enables us to make these two films available to home viewers much earlier than usual, following their natural lifecycle in theaters”
Under the revenue-sharing agreement with select theatrical exhibitors, the films were eligible to be released on home entertainment platforms 17 days after they dipped below 300 domestic theaters, giving consumers unprecedented early access to enjoy the movies at home following their theatrical runs. “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION” was released in theaters on October 23rd and “SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE” was released on October 30th.
“This innovative agreement with exhibitors enables us to make these two films available to home viewers much earlier than usual, following their natural lifecycle in theaters,” said Megan Colligan, President of Worldwide Distribution and Marketing for Paramount Pictures. “This flexible distribution model allows us to maximize the revenue potential of these films, satisfy consumer demand through legitimate digital access, while respecting and preserving an exclusive theatrical window.”
Exhibitors participating in the initiative—including AMC Theatres, Cineplex Entertainment, National Amusements, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Southern Theatres and Landmark Cinemas—will receive a percentage of any of the studio’s digital revenue for the period of digital availability through 90 days from the initial U.S. theatrical release, with each exhibitor’s share proportional to its theatrical gross market share.
About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
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“Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” and “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” to be available for digital purchase on December 8 and December 15, respectively
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paramount Pictures announced today the home entertainment release dates of the first two films in the studio’s groundbreaking digital revenue-sharing initiative with theatrical exhibitors. “SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE” and “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION” will debut on digital platforms for sale and rental beginning December 8, 2015 and December 15, 2015, respectively.
“This innovative agreement with exhibitors enables us to make these two films available to home viewers much earlier than usual, following their natural lifecycle in theaters”
Under the revenue-sharing agreement with select theatrical exhibitors, the films were eligible to be released on home entertainment platforms 17 days after they dipped below 300 domestic theaters, giving consumers unprecedented early access to enjoy the movies at home following their theatrical runs. “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION” was released in theaters on October 23rd and “SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE” was released on October 30th.
“This innovative agreement with exhibitors enables us to make these two films available to home viewers much earlier than usual, following their natural lifecycle in theaters,” said Megan Colligan, President of Worldwide Distribution and Marketing for Paramount Pictures. “This flexible distribution model allows us to maximize the revenue potential of these films, satisfy consumer demand through legitimate digital access, while respecting and preserving an exclusive theatrical window.”
Exhibitors participating in the initiative—including AMC Theatres, Cineplex Entertainment, National Amusements, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Southern Theatres and Landmark Cinemas—will receive a percentage of any of the studio’s digital revenue for the period of digital availability through 90 days from the initial U.S. theatrical release, with each exhibitor’s share proportional to its theatrical gross market share.
About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
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