2016 Baltimore Comic-Con Announces John McCrea as a Special Guest

Hero Initiative Presents John McCrea at the Baltimore Comic-Con

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - Once again, there is major buzz surrounding the incredible talent Hero Initiative will be bringing to the Baltimore Comic-Con, September 2-4, 2016, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Hero Initiative, the comic creator charity, will have a full house of guest artists supporting the cause. At the booth, John McCrea (co-creator of Hitman) will be Hero Initiative's guest at Baltimore. Hero Initiative and Baltimore are excited to have such an award-winning artist at the show.  Buy your tickets now and avoid waiting in additional lines at the show.

John McCrea is a respected illustrator and comic book artist, perhaps most popular for his work with Garth Ennis on Preacher, Punisher, and Hitman. John is currently working on Mars Attacks! for IDW Publishing. He has worked for many comic book companies, including Marvel and DC Comics, where he has illustrated iconic characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Hulk, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Wolverine, the Demon, and England's own Judge Dredd. His work can be seen at - www.johnmccrea.com.

John rarely makes it to this side of the Atlantic, and this is his only US visit for 2016, so grab your books and sketch portfolio! Who knows -- you may be lucky enough to get a head-shot of the Demon and support the charity in Baltimore. John will be at the Hero Initiative booth all weekend so stop on by to get your books signed or buy a sketch.

"We are always thrilled when an elusive creator like Mr. McCrea comes to our event" said Marc Nathan, promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "It's such a great opportunity for our fans to interact with someone they otherwise wouldn't be able to, and The Hero Initiative is making that possible."

TICKETS
General Admission and VIP Package tickets for Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as the Harvey Awards, are now on sale! Visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets/ for more information and to purchase your advanced tickets now, and as always, kids 10 and under get into the show free with a paid adult General Admission!

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
While they are available, be sure to take advantage of discount rate arrangements we have made with hotels near the Baltimore Convention Center. For all the details, see: http://baltimorecomiccon.com/about/hotels/

GUARANTEED PARKING
To make parking easy and stress-free, we have partnered with Parking Panda, the nationwide leader in online parking reservations, to allow attendees driving to the show to purchase guaranteed parking near the Baltimore Comic-Con. Click here to book your guaranteed parking spot, or if you need help or have questions, call 800-232-6415.

In the coming weeks, 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

genral@baltimorecomiccon.com- for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries

About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for yesterday's creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment. Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $950,000 to the comics' veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.

About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 17th 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 20 years, the last 11 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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Image Comics Announces Second Printing for Opening of "The Walking Dead: The Whisperer War"

THE WALKING DEAD—EXCITED WHISPERS SPREAD AMONG FANS

Image/Skybound fast-tracks the first issue of the mind-blowing new story arc to a second printing

Image/Skybound Entertainment is pleased to announce that THE WALKING DEAD #157 by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard will be fast-tracked to a second printing in order to keep up with the overwhelming customer demand.

The mind-blowing new story arc to the New York Times bestselling series and pop culture phenomenon—THE WHISPERER WAR—launched to much fan buzz and featured the first in a sequence of connecting covers by Arthur Adams with colors by Nathan Fairbairn. Fans of THE WALKING DEAD and comics collectors flocked to stores for an opportunity to get their hands on the hot new issue.

In THE WALKING DEAD #157 the time has come. The forces are aligning. The war has begun! Has Rick brought about the demise of everything he’s built? Or will he triumph once again? Know this… there will be a cost.

THE WALKING DEAD #157 remains available for purchase across all digital platforms, including the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com), the official Image Comics iOS app, Comixology’s website (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.

THE WALKING DEAD #157, 2nd printing Cover A (Diamond Code JUN169197) and Cover B by Arthur Adams with colors by Nathan Fairbairn (Diamond Code JUN169198) will be available in stores on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016. The final order cutoff date for retailers is Monday, August 15th, 2016.

THE WALKING DEAD #158 Cover A (Diamond Code JUL160789) and Cover B by Arthur Adams with colors by Nathan Fairbairn (Diamond Code JUL160790) hit stores on Wednesday, September 7th and the final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, August 15th.


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT
Founded in 2010, Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform entertainment company specializing in television, comics, film, digital content, interactive, gaming, and merchandise. The company is led by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and his longtime producing and business partner David Alpert.

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VIZ Media Announces Otakon 2016 Activities

Visit VIZ Media at Otakon 2016 Booth # IND012

VIZ MEDIA PREPARES TO DELIVER A WEEKEND OF FUN ACTVITIES AND CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES AT OTAKON 2016

North America’s Biggest Anime/Manga Company Returns To One Of The East Coast’s Largest Anime Fan Conventions With Fun Booth Activities And An Exciting Selection Of Exclusives

VIZ Media prepares a strong showing for Otakon 2016, one of the East Coast’s most renowned anime conventions, with a roster jam-packed with informative panel discussions, interactive booth activities, promotional giveaways, anime screening premieres, and a special selection of retail products available exclusively at the event.

Otakon 2016 takes place August 12th – 14th, 2016 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. Full details are available at: www.otakon.com. VIZ Media will be located in Booth # IND012.

VIZ Media also invites attendees to a series of fun panels and events including sessions on ONE-PUNCH MAN and SAILOR MOON featuring the English voice cast and WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP.

Fans won’t want to miss the following products and special advance releases available (while supplies last) exclusively at the VIZ Media retail area:

2016 Exclusive Gift with Purchase: Celebrate VIZ Media's 30th Anniversary with a selection of Limited Edition tote bags featuring your favorite characters in two different designs!
o    ONE-PUNCH MAN
o    SAILOR MOON

Annual Digital Membership: WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP – Standard & Premium Subscriptions Available

• Standard Subscription ($20) Includes YU‐GI‐OH! Promo Card: Number S0: Utopic ZEXAL
• Premium Subscription ($30) includes Exclusive Weekly Shonen Jump T-Shirt (unisex sizes available) as well as the YU‐GI‐OH! Promo Card S0: Utopic ZEXAL

Exclusive SAILOR MOON S T-Shirt: $15

• Ladies and unisex sizes available
• A convention exclusive design featuring all of the Guardians' symbols

Early Release - SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL (Season 1, Set 1) Limited Edition DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack: $65

• Pick up your copy of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL before anyone else (available 8/16/16)!
• Receive a special limited edition SAILOR MOON Suncatcher as a free gift with at-show purchase

Anime Pre-Order - SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL S (Season 3, Set 1) Limited Edition DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack: $65

• Preorder the home media debut and have it mailed as soon as it releases in November 2016
• Receive a special limited edition SAILOR MOON Collectable Coin as a free gift with at-show purchase

HAIKYU Manga Bundle – Vols. 1-2: $15

ONE-PUNCH MAN Manga Bundle – Vols. 1-2: $15

Other fun Otakon 2016 activities taking place at the VIZ Media booth will include:

·         Free Comic Book Day 2016 Manga Sampler & VIZ Media 2016 Manga Sampler Giveaway
·         VIZ Media 30th Anniversary Prize Wheel

Celebrate VIZ Media’s 30th Anniversary and try your luck at our prize wheel for a chance to win exclusive goodies:

·         SAILOR MOON Quest for the Holy Grail
Help the Sailor Guardians on the Quest for the Holy Grail to receive a SUPER prize!

VIZ Media Otakon 2016 Panels & Special Events

Friday, August 12th

3:00pm – 4:30pm        SAILOR MOON Panel (Hall D)
Kick off another magical SAILOR MOON extravaganza with special guests, announcements, and loads of sparkle and fun hosted by VIZ Media.

5:45pm – 6:45pm        VIZ Media Industry Panel (Panel Room 7)
Join VIZ Media for its 30th Anniversary celebration! Don’t miss exciting announcements and a chance to win amazing prizes.

Saturday, August 13th

3:15pm – 4:15pm        WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Official Panel (Panel Room 6)
Hang out with the English language editors of the world's most popular manga as they talk about the latest developments, all-time fan favorites, and what they are doing to deliver the world's best manga!

3:15pm – 4:15pm          ONE-PUNCH MAN Autograph Session Autograph 1 (BCC 350)
Meet the English cast of ONE-PUNCH MAN!

5:30pm – 7:30pm        ONE-PUNCH MAN – Meet the Heroes (Hall D)
Want to be a hero for fun? Come celebrate the newest Shonen Jump anime phenomenon, ONE-PUNCH MAN! Fans can the English cast and staff, ask their most pressing questions and get to know their favorite heroes!

Also catch special Otakon 2016 convention screenings of a wide range of favorite VIZ Media anime titles including SAILOR MOON, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE and HUNTER X HUNTER.

For more information on anime and manga titles licensed, published and distributed by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

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Image Comics Goes to the "Black Light District"

BLACK LIGHT DISTRICT: COMICS AND MUSIC TO SAVE THE WORLD

The six-issue online comic book/music anthology coming to print as a one-shot

Jesse Blaze Snider and co-writer/producer Will Knox’s groundbreaking online comic book/music anthology will appear in print for the very first time this October 2016 from Image Comics.

BLACK LIGHT DISTRICT features six epic illustrated stories set to the music of geek culture-inspired “Black Light District” EP, with art contributions from these stellar talents: Chris Burnham (NAMELESS, OFFICER DOWNE), Phil Hester (MYTHIC, Green Arrow), Jason Pearson (BODY BAGS, Legion of Superheroes), Andrea Tamme (Adventure Time), David Witt (The Growler Magazine), J.K. Woodward (Fallen Angel, Star Trek), Michael Spicer (MYTHIC, Sons of Anarchy), Erik Larsen (SAVAGE DRAGON), and Chris Eliopoulos (SAVAGE DRAGON, Pet Avengers).

“This [project] is a love letter to comics, said Snider. “These are the most personal songs I’ve ever written—while they’re superhero metaphors, I think they’ll be personal to everybody, because they’re based in emotions I think everyone has felt.”

In BLACK LIGHT DISTRICT, comics and music come together to tell six separate stories with one thing in common: everything is at stake.

"Jesse gave us a melody and lyrics for inspiration, then just let us do what we do,” said Woodward. “It was not only one of my favorite creative experiences, but, in my opinion, my best sequential work produced to date.”

Hester added: "Working on Madhattan with Jesse, Erik [Larsen], and Chris [Eliopoulos] was a joy.”

"I can't think of a time I've worked harder or been more filled with the spirit of inspiration than working on this cover,” said Burnham. “I can comfortably look at this piece and know in my heart that PummelHorse was me at my all time peak.”

BLACK LIGHT DISTRICT: SIX ISSUES (ONE SHOT) (Diamond code: AUG160593) hits comic book stores Wednesday, October 12th, 2016. Final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, September 19th, 2016.


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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John Cena Hustles to Salt Lake Comic Con 2016

WWE Superstar John Cena to Bring His Hustle, Loyalty and Respect to Salt Lake Comic Con 2016

- More guests to come with less than a month to Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 -

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salt Lake Comic Con (http://saltlakecomiccon.com/) took a page out of its next guest’s book and never gave up. As a result, John Cena, the face of the WWE, will be at Salt Lake Comic Con 2016.

    “Having John Cena at Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 is a huge win for our fans”

Cena is a WWE Superstar, actor, rapper and reality TV show host. Cena joined the WWE in 2001 and has since become the face of the organization. During his career he has won 24 championships and transcended the industry to become a global icon.

Cena’s movie career includes The Marine, 12 Rounds, Legendary and Trainwreck.. He’s an accomplished musician. His debut album, You Can’t See Me was released in March 2005 by Columbia Records and he has performed five WWE theme songs. Cena’s also involved in a number of charities, including the Make–A-Wish Foundation, granting more than 500 wishes for kids with life threatening illnesses; the most wishes granted in history.

“Having John Cena at Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 is a huge win for our fans,” said Dan Farr, Salt Lake Comic Con Founder and Show Producer. “We know many of our fans are wrestling and WWE fans, but Cena is so such more than a wrestler. He’s an entertainer that has created a huge fan base in film, TV, music and fashion. He understands what it means to interact with his fans and will be a natural fit for comic con and fans of pop culture of all genres.”

Cena is a pop culture fan himself, specifically Japanese anime and lists his favorite anime movie as Fist of the North Star. He’s also a video game fan, particularly the Command & Conquer series.

Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 is less than 30 days away and promises to be another epic event. In addition to Cena, some of the other celebrity, artist and author guests include William Shatner, Michael Rooker, Lou Ferrigno, Billy Boyd, Lennie James, Seth Gilliam, Liam McIntyre, Tom Wopat, John Schneider and Catherine Bach, Emma Caulfield, Jim Beaver, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder, Chad Hardin, Bill Galvan, Elizabeth Breitweiser, Aaron Lee Yeager, Ally Carter and Aaron Michael Ritchey. Click here for a complete list of celebrity, artist and author attendees.

“We’re confident that John Cena will be a fan favorite and will make a lot of dreams come true for attendees of Salt Lake Comic Con,“ said Bryan Brandenburg, Salt Lake Comic Con Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “With over 42 million fans on Facebook, he’s one of the most admired pop culture heroes in the world. We’re excited to have Cena join an already stellar lineup and have more high profile guests like him to announce as we get closer to our comic con in September. Like Cena, we never give up and are committed to making our fans’ dreams come true.”

Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 is September 1-3, 2016 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. For more information about Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 or to buy your ticket(s) now, visit http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com/.


ABOUT SALT LAKE COMIC CON:
Salt Lake Comic Con is organized by Dan Farr Productions, in partnership with ABC4/CW30 of the Nexstar Broadcasting Group and was founded by Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg. Dan Farr Productions is an event and marketing group devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium celebrities and brands in the pop culture arena. Dan Farr Productions is dedicated to producing spectacular celebrations of popular culture that lead the market in providing exceptional and rewarding experiences for our consumers, fans, celebrity guests, vendors and partners. Find out more at: www.SaltLakeComicCon.com, www.abc4.com.

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Mark Hamill to Appear at Salt Lake City Comic Con 2016

The Force Awakens in Salt Lake City: Mark Hamill Coming to Salt Lake Comic Con 2016

- Mark Hamill will make his only comic con appearance in the United States in 2016 at Salt Lake Comic Con on September 1 2016 -

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The search for Luke Skywalker will end at Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 (http://saltlakecomiccon.com/) as show organizers announced today that Mark Hamill will make his only comic con appearance in the United States in 2016 at Salt Lake Comic Con on September 1, 2016.

    “For fans that felt a disturbance in the Force, it was Salt Lake Comic Con fans catching their breath when they heard Luke Skywalker is coming to Salt Lake City.”

Hamill is best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars episodes IV, V and VI and most recently Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. He is a prolific voice actor and is easily as popular in the comic book world as the voice of the Joker, commencing with Batman: The Animated Series and as recently as Batman: The Killing Joke. In addition to Star Wars, Hamill’s other film roles include Corvette Summer, The Big Red One and Kingsman: The Secret Service.

At Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 Hamill will take photo ops with fans and provide autographs as well as a panel with 4,500 excited attendees. Click here for more information.

“Star Wars is one of our fans’ favorites and the fact that Mark is making his only U.S. comic con appearance in 2016 at our show is huge for us,” said Dan Farr, Salt Lake Comic Con Founder and Show Producer. “For fans that felt a disturbance in the Force, it was Salt Lake Comic Con fans catching their breath when they heard Luke Skywalker is coming to Salt Lake City.”

The Star Wars franchise began in 1977 with the release of Star Wars: A New Hope. In 1980 the second movie, The Empire Strikes Back was released, followed by Return of the Jedi in 1983. In 2012 The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm and announced a new trilogy, with the first film, Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens being released in 2015.

The Force Awakens is set 30 years after Return of the Jedi and focuses on the search for Luke Skywalker who disappeared after a student at his Jedi training school turns to the dark side, kills all the other students and destroys the school. The Force Awakens has grossed more than $2 billion in box office sales. Episode VIII is scheduled for release in 2017 and Hamill is back with a leading role.

Since 1977 the Star Wars saga has generated more than $6.4 billion, making it the fourth highest-grossing film series of all-time.

“We promised our fans that there were more guests to come and we’re delivering on that promise in a big way,” said Bryan Brandenburg, Salt Lake Comic Con Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “It says a lot about our attendees and the reputation we’ve built amongst celebrities that a star as big as Mark Hamill would make Salt Lake Comic Con his only United States comic con appearance in 2016. Star Wars: A New Hope is the Highest Grossing Film in history*. To bring in the movie’s top star of a film so successful is a tribute to how far we’ve come in a few short years.”

Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 is September 1-3, 2016 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. For more information about Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 or to buy your ticket(s) now, visit http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com/.


ABOUT SALT LAKE COMIC CON:
Salt Lake Comic Con is organized by Dan Farr Productions, in partnership with ABC4/CW30 of the Nexstar Broadcasting Group and was founded by Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg. Dan Farr Productions is an event and marketing group devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium celebrities and brands in the pop culture arena. Dan Farr Productions is dedicated to producing spectacular celebrations of popular culture that lead the market in providing exceptional and rewarding experiences for our consumers, fans, celebrity guests, vendors and partners. Find out more at: www.SaltLakeComicCon.com, www.abc4.com/.

Salt Lake Comic Con - http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com
Salt Lake Comic Con Tickets - http://saltlakecomiccon.com/slcc-2016-tickets/
Salt Lake Comic Con Master Guest List - http://saltlakecomiccon.com/slcc16-master-guest-schedule/
Salt Lake Comic Con Xperiences - http://saltlakecomiccon.com/fanxperiences/

* When adjusted for inflation, domestic box office, in the last 50 years

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"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" 3D Collector's Edition Due November 2015 - Updated

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS - OWN THE 3D COLLECTOR’S EDITION THIS FALL

Fans can fully immerse themselves in “The Force Awakens” through breathtaking 3D, new bonus features and collectible packaging

BURBANK, Calif. — This fall, Star Wars fans around the world, will experience a galaxy far, far away—up close and in eye-popping 3D—through the highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” 3D Collector’s Edition, rolling out beginning October 31, 2016 and arriving in the United States and Canada on November 15, 2016.

For the first time—and just in time for the holidays—viewers can bring home Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in 3D, encased in stunning, collectible packaging. The exclusive four-disc 3D Collector’s Edition contains the original theatrical release on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, Digital HD and DVD, along with originally released bonus features and brand-new bonus material, including additional deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes conversations with cast and crew and revealing, never-before released audio commentary by director J.J. Abrams*.

*Collector’s Edition configuration may vary by territory

Upon its debut last December, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” received rave reviews from both critics and audiences, and shattered box office records with over $936 million domestic and $2 billion worldwide. The film has since been nominated for five Academy Awards® and took home the BAFTA Award for Special Visual Effects. “The Force Awakens” re-ignited the Star Wars franchise and fans eagerly await the next installment, arriving in theaters Dec. 2017, as well as the first in a series of standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” premiering on Dec. 16, 2016.

Bonus features include*:
3D COLLECTOR’S EDITION BONUS FEATURES:

• Audio Commentary with J.J. Abrams – Enter the mind of visionary director J.J. Abrams as he reveals the creative and complex choices made while developing the first film in the new Star Wars trilogy.
• Foley: A Sonic Tale – Foley artists, consisting of old pros and new talent, unite to bring the world of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” alive through the matching of sound to action.
• Sounds of the Resistance – Hear how the epic sound design of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” moves the Star Wars legacy forward.
• Deleted Scenes – View never-before-shared scenes that didn’t make the film’s final cut.
• Dressing the Galaxy – Costume Designer Michael Kaplan reveals how the costumes of the original Star Wars movies were re-envisioned for a new generation.
• The Scavenger and the Stormtrooper: A Conversation with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega – The two new stars share the thrill of working together on the adventure of a lifetime and becoming part of the Star Wars legacy.
• Inside the Armory – Take a fascinating tour through the design and creation of the weaponry in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
• Classic Bonus Features – These offerings from the April release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” include the complete story behind the making of the film, an unforgettable cast table read, insights from legendary composer John Williams and deleted scenes, as well as features that dig deeper into the creation of new characters such as BB-8, the design of the climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren, the film’s remarkable digital artistry and the Star Wars: Force for Change global aid initiative.

* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer. New bonus content is available in the 3D Collector’s Edition package only.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” 3D Collector’s Edition global release dates include:

Australia - Nov. 9

Holland - Oct. 31

Sweden - Oct. 31

Brazil - Nov. 16

Italy - Nov. 2

US and Canada - Nov. 15, 2015

Germany - Nov. 24

Spain - Nov. 2

France - Oct. 31

United Kingdom - Oct. 31

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” saw the eagerly anticipated reteaming of original Star Wars stars Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill, along with Anthony Daniels, the only actor to have been in all seven Star Wars films, and Peter Mayhew. The returning cast was joined by newcomer Daisy Ridley, who beat out fierce competition to take the principal role of Rey; BAFTA Rising Star Award winner John Boyega (“Attack the Block,” “Imperial Dreams”) as reluctant stormtrooper Finn; Emmy® nominee Adam Driver (“Lincoln,” “Girls”) as the villainous Kylo Ren, and Golden Globe® winner Oscar Isaac (“Inside Llewyn Davis,” “The Bourne Legacy”) as Resistance pilot Poe Dameron.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt. Lucasfilm president and eight-time Academy Award® nominee Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams, along with his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, are the film’s producers.

Having established a musical legacy with his iconic scores for the previous six films in the Star Wars saga, acclaimed composer John Williams returned to score “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” ultimately garnering his 50th Oscar® nomination for it.

DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
FEATURE RUN TIME: Approximately 136 min.
RATING: PG-13 in U.S.; PG in CE; G in CF

ASPECT RATIO:
Blu-ray Feature Film = 2.40:1
DVD Feature Film = 2.40:1

AUDIO: Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio,
French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
DVD = English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital,
English 2.0 Descriptive Audio Language Tracks

LANGUAGES: English, French & Spanish
SUBTITLES: English SDH, French & Spanish

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StarWarsMovies
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWars
Website: http://instagram.com/StarWarsMovies


ABOUT “STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS”:
Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The screenplay is written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt.

ABOUT LUCASFILM LTD.
Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

ABOUT DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE (DMA):
Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is an engaging and family-friendly cloud-based digital movie service that makes it simple to buy your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies once and watch them anywhere.  With DMA you can explore Disney’s library of over 450 eligible digital movies, discover hours of new and exclusive short-form content, and watch your digital movies from the comfort of the living room or across multiple mobile devices.   You can add the free DMA app to a multitude of devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android mobile phones and tablets, Android TV, Amazon’s Fire tablets, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Roku, and Xbox 360. Then, connect your DMA account with participating providers including iTunes, Amazon Video, VUDU, Google Play, and Microsoft Movies & TV and your eligible movies will be shared across all your connected platforms.  In addition, you can redeem Digital Copy codes found in Disney, Pixar and Marvel Blu-rays and DVDs, as well as earn Disney Movie Rewards points with every digital purchase.

ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS:
For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!

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