JIMMY KIMMEL TALKS OSCARS HOST GIG ON “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!”
Late-night talk show host, producer and comedian Jimmy Kimmel confirmed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will host the 89th Oscars® to be broadcast live on Oscar® Sunday, February 26, 2017, on the ABC Television Network. This is Kimmel’s first time hosting the global telecast.
“Mike and Jennifer have an excellent plan and their enthusiasm is infectious,” said Kimmel. “I am honored to have been chosen to host the 89th and final Oscars.”
“Jimmy’s ability to connect with people is what makes him a singular choice for this job,” said producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd. “His frank observations, relatable persona, wry humor and love of all kinds of film make him a natural fit for the Oscars stage.”
“Jimmy has the qualities of all the great hosts,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “He knows who he is, he knows the audience and he knows how to captain a ship with many moving parts. We're thrilled he has agreed to host our show.”
“The Oscars are in great hands with Jimmy,” said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. “He is razor sharp, funny, and unpredictable, and has proven himself a master of live event television, which is perfect for our audience around the world.”
Channing Dungey, President ABC Entertainment said, “Jimmy is the perfect choice for us. He is deeply rooted in the Hollywood community and gifted at connecting with an audience as the consummate emcee. We expect the evening will be filled with great fun while honoring the best in the movie business.”
Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of the Emmy®-winning “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s longest running late-night talk show. Now in its 14th season, “JKL” has earned six Emmy nominations in the Outstanding Variety Series Talk category, the Writing for a Variety Series category, and the Variety, Music or Comedy Series category.
The 89th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017, 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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Thursday, December 8, 2016
Sequart Releases Book About Star Wars Comics
Sequart Organization is proud to announce the publication of A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Exploring Star Wars Comics, edited by Rich Handley and Joseph F. Berenato.
Ever since Star Wars hit theaters in 1977, comic books and comic strips have taken the characters beyond the silver screen. Since then, almost 2000 comics have been produced from a variety of publishers, including Marvel Comics, Blackthorne Publishing, the L.A. Times Syndicate, Dark Horse Comics, Scholastic, Tokyopop, and more, addressing every aspect of the Star Wars universe.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Exploring Star Wars Comics features insightful, analytical essays examining these comics. From Jaxxon to Cody Sunn-Childe, from Ulic Qel-Droma to Lady Lumiya, find out how comics helped to keep the Star Wars universe alive… and why you’re missing out if you’re not reading them.
The book is available in print and on Kindle. (Just a reminder: you don’t need a Kindle device to read Kindle-formatted books; you can download a free Kindle reader for most computers, phones, and tablets.) It runs 340 pages and features a foreword by comics legend John Ostrander and a cover by Kevin Colden and Miss Lasko-Gross.
Journalists: A .pdf of the book will be sent upon request, and the editors are available for interviews. If interested in either, please send inquiries to sequart[dot]mike[at]gmail[dot]com
Retailers: Please send pricing inquiries to sequart[at]gmail[dot]com
About the publisher: Sequart Organization is devoted to the study of popular culture and the promotion of comic books as a legitimate art form. Sequart has released twenty-five books, seven documentaries, and thousands of online articles. Its documentaries include Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously, and its books include The British Invasion: Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, and the Invention of the Modern Comic Book Writer.
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Sony Acquires Film Rights to Image Comics' "A.D.: After Death"
Writer Scott Snyder and illustrator Jeff Lemire's A.D.: AFTER DEATH, a three-part epic series published by Image Comics, has been acquired by Sony in a significant deal in a multi-party bidding war, to be developed into a feature film. Snyder and Lemire will serve as Executive Producers on the project.
Josh Bratman of Immersive Pictures will work alongside Eric Fineman at Columbia to produce the film. Bratman is also developing Lemire and Dustin Nguyen's comic series DESCENDER into a feature film franchise.
A.D. is set in a future where a genetic cure for death has been found. One man, years after the discovery of the cure, starts to question everything, leading him on a mind-bending journey that will bring him face-to-face with his past and his own mortality.
A.D. is the first project Snyder and Lemire, longtime friends and both acclaimed and bestselling comic creators in their own right, have worked on together. This is the first project Lemire has illustrated that he has not also written. Book 1 was published November 2016, with Book 2 available December 21, 2016.
Snyder is a New York Times bestselling author and an Eisner and Harvey Award winning writer (AMERICAN VAMPIRE with Stephen King, SWAMP THING, BATMAN). His short story collection, VOODOO HEART, was published by Dial Press in 2006. The collection received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist, and was a Kirkus Reviews "Hot Debut" of the year. WYTCHES, his creator-owned Image Comics graphic novel series with illustrator Jock, is under option at New Regency with Plan B producing.
Lemire is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the acclaimed graphic novels SWEET TOOTH, ESSEX COUNTY, THE UNDERWATER WELDER, and TRILLIUM. Having won the American Library Association’s prestigious Alex Award—recognizing books for adults with specific teen appeal—and having been nominated for multiple Eisner awards and Harvey awards, Lemire currently writes the monthly adventures of MOON KNIGHT (DC Comics), THE X-MEN (Marvel), and his creator-owned ongoing DESCENDER (Image Comics). The rights to Lemire and Emi Lenox's PLUTONA at Image Comics have been acquired by Ken Kao to produce as a feature film. Lemire's graphic novel trilogy ESSEX COUNTY is under option to Canadian production company First Generation Films with Christina Piovesan producing as a TV series.
The deal for A.D.: AFTER DEATH was brokered by Angela Cheng Caplan of Cheng Caplan Company, Inc., along with Lemire's attorney Allison Binder of Stone, Genow, Smelkinson, Binder & Christopher, LLP and Snyder's attorney Lillian Laserson of Laserson Law.
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20 Films Seek 1 Visual Effects Oscar at 89th Academy Awards
20 CONTENDERS ADVANCE IN VFX OSCAR RACE
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 20 films are in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 89th Academy Awards.
The films are listed below in alphabetical order:
“Alice through the Looking Glass”
“Arrival”
“The BFG”
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
“Captain America: Civil War”
“Deadpool”
“Deepwater Horizon”
“Doctor Strange”
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
“Independence Day: Resurgence”
“The Jungle Book”
“Kubo and the Two Strings”
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
“Passengers”
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
“Star Trek Beyond”
“Suicide Squad”
“Sully”
“Warcraft”
“X-Men: Apocalypse”
The Academy’s Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee determined the preliminary shortlist. Later this month, the committee will select the 10 films that will advance to nominations voting.
Nominations for the 89th Oscars will be announced on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 20 films are in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 89th Academy Awards.
The films are listed below in alphabetical order:
“Alice through the Looking Glass”
“Arrival”
“The BFG”
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
“Captain America: Civil War”
“Deadpool”
“Deepwater Horizon”
“Doctor Strange”
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
“Independence Day: Resurgence”
“The Jungle Book”
“Kubo and the Two Strings”
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
“Passengers”
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
“Star Trek Beyond”
“Suicide Squad”
“Sully”
“Warcraft”
“X-Men: Apocalypse”
The Academy’s Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee determined the preliminary shortlist. Later this month, the committee will select the 10 films that will advance to nominations voting.
Nominations for the 89th Oscars will be announced on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
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VIZ Media Closes the 2016 Digital Manga Year with New Manga
VIZ MEDIA CONCLUDES THE YEAR WITH THE FINAL DIGITAL MANGA UPDATE OF 2016
Catch The Launch Of THE CHILDREN NOWADAYS And TOMIE: COMPLETE DELUXE EDITION, As Well As A NARUTO Flash Sale, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Promotion And The Latest Updates To Continuing Manga Titles
VIZ Media concludes 2016 with a final digital manga update featuring a pair of notable new series premieres, as well as the latest additions to fifteen popular continuing titles.
New titles for December include comedy and adventure from Kiriko Kubo with the launch of the apocalyptic series, THE CHILDREN NOWADAYS. The complete deluxe edition of horror master Junji Ito’s long-awaited TOMIE also debuts. Action fans will not want to miss the series finale of Stan Lee and Hiroyuki Takei’s ULTIMO, and NARUTO fans are invited to catch the conclusion of the ITACHI’S STORY novel and take advantage of a special NARUTO digital manga flash sale.
VIZ Media also offers readers a special subscription promotion on WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and invites fans to enjoy FREE digital chapters of popular continuing series such as BORUTO: THE NEXT GENERATION, DRAGON BALL SUPER, HAIKYU!!, HUNTER X HUNTER, MY HERO ACADEMIA and more!
NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY – MIDNIGHT
Available Now!
Catch the exciting conclusion of the ITACHI’S STORY novel. Together with his sworn friend Shisui, Itachi takes on a mission to assassinate a spy in the village in order to join the Anbu. The rivalry between the Uchiha clan and the village grows even more fierce, until finally death comes for his friend. Despairing at both his clan and the village, Itachi heads into the tragic night with his new eye and a fatal resolve. The hope and the dreams he spoke of to his brother... The gentle yet cruel truth awaits.
ULTIMO, Vol. 12 – Final Volume
Available Now!
Ultimo and Vice are Karakuri Doji, the mechanical embodiment of pure good and pure evil, devoid of human emotions that can cloud one’s judgment. Their purpose: to battle to the death to prove once and for all whether good or evil is the most powerful force in the universe.
THE CHILDREN NOWADAYS, Vol. 1
Available December 13th!
Kirita is a typical child of the Eighties, equally worried about homework and nuclear war. His precocious friend Takumi can’t figure out why the other kids won’t acknowledge him as their obvious superior. And silent Tsugumu just wants to rock out. Welcome to the secret world of the children nowadays.
TOMIE: COMPLETE DELUXE EDITION
Available December 20th!
Tomie Kawakami is a femme fatale with long black hair and a beauty mark just under her left eye. She can seduce nearly any man, and drive them to murder as well, even though the victim is often Tomie herself. While one lover seeks to keep her for himself, another grows terrified of the immortal succubus. But soon they realize that no matter how many times they kill her, the world will never be free of Tomie.
NARUTO Flash Sale
· NARUTO Digital Manga Flash Sale: All volumes of NARUTO on sale for $4.99 per volume. Available Dec. 6th – 8th across all digital platforms.
Check VIZ.com each week throughout the rest of December for additional manga titles to be featured in this month’s digital sales!
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Holiday Sale
· Take advantage of special Holiday pricing on an annual subscription to the world’s most popular weekly manga magazine for only $19.99. Available for a limited time only from Dec. 15th to Jan. 15th.
Catch Free Chapter highlights of a variety of popular Weekly Shonen Jump series at: www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/all.
Free chapters are available now of the following series:
· BORUTO
· DRAGON BALL SUPER
· HAIKYU!!
· HUNTER X HUNTER
· MY HERO ACADEMIA
· And More!!
Digital manga updates for December include new volumes for fifteen additional continuing VIZ Media series. Notable new releases this month include not-to-be-missed volumes for ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM (Vol. 13), BLACK CLOVER (Vol. 4), HAIKYU!! (Vol. 6) and TOKYO GHOUL (Vol. 10). New additions to popular shojo series include BLOODY MARY (Vol. 5), EVERYONE’S GETTING MARRIED (Vol. 3) and YONA OF THE DAWN (Vol. 3).
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 most series.
For more information, please visit VIZ.com.
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Catch The Launch Of THE CHILDREN NOWADAYS And TOMIE: COMPLETE DELUXE EDITION, As Well As A NARUTO Flash Sale, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Promotion And The Latest Updates To Continuing Manga Titles
VIZ Media concludes 2016 with a final digital manga update featuring a pair of notable new series premieres, as well as the latest additions to fifteen popular continuing titles.
New titles for December include comedy and adventure from Kiriko Kubo with the launch of the apocalyptic series, THE CHILDREN NOWADAYS. The complete deluxe edition of horror master Junji Ito’s long-awaited TOMIE also debuts. Action fans will not want to miss the series finale of Stan Lee and Hiroyuki Takei’s ULTIMO, and NARUTO fans are invited to catch the conclusion of the ITACHI’S STORY novel and take advantage of a special NARUTO digital manga flash sale.
VIZ Media also offers readers a special subscription promotion on WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and invites fans to enjoy FREE digital chapters of popular continuing series such as BORUTO: THE NEXT GENERATION, DRAGON BALL SUPER, HAIKYU!!, HUNTER X HUNTER, MY HERO ACADEMIA and more!
NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY – MIDNIGHT
Available Now!
Catch the exciting conclusion of the ITACHI’S STORY novel. Together with his sworn friend Shisui, Itachi takes on a mission to assassinate a spy in the village in order to join the Anbu. The rivalry between the Uchiha clan and the village grows even more fierce, until finally death comes for his friend. Despairing at both his clan and the village, Itachi heads into the tragic night with his new eye and a fatal resolve. The hope and the dreams he spoke of to his brother... The gentle yet cruel truth awaits.
ULTIMO, Vol. 12 – Final Volume
Available Now!
Ultimo and Vice are Karakuri Doji, the mechanical embodiment of pure good and pure evil, devoid of human emotions that can cloud one’s judgment. Their purpose: to battle to the death to prove once and for all whether good or evil is the most powerful force in the universe.
THE CHILDREN NOWADAYS, Vol. 1
Available December 13th!
Kirita is a typical child of the Eighties, equally worried about homework and nuclear war. His precocious friend Takumi can’t figure out why the other kids won’t acknowledge him as their obvious superior. And silent Tsugumu just wants to rock out. Welcome to the secret world of the children nowadays.
TOMIE: COMPLETE DELUXE EDITION
Available December 20th!
Tomie Kawakami is a femme fatale with long black hair and a beauty mark just under her left eye. She can seduce nearly any man, and drive them to murder as well, even though the victim is often Tomie herself. While one lover seeks to keep her for himself, another grows terrified of the immortal succubus. But soon they realize that no matter how many times they kill her, the world will never be free of Tomie.
NARUTO Flash Sale
· NARUTO Digital Manga Flash Sale: All volumes of NARUTO on sale for $4.99 per volume. Available Dec. 6th – 8th across all digital platforms.
Check VIZ.com each week throughout the rest of December for additional manga titles to be featured in this month’s digital sales!
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Holiday Sale
· Take advantage of special Holiday pricing on an annual subscription to the world’s most popular weekly manga magazine for only $19.99. Available for a limited time only from Dec. 15th to Jan. 15th.
Catch Free Chapter highlights of a variety of popular Weekly Shonen Jump series at: www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/all.
Free chapters are available now of the following series:
· BORUTO
· DRAGON BALL SUPER
· HAIKYU!!
· HUNTER X HUNTER
· MY HERO ACADEMIA
· And More!!
Digital manga updates for December include new volumes for fifteen additional continuing VIZ Media series. Notable new releases this month include not-to-be-missed volumes for ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM (Vol. 13), BLACK CLOVER (Vol. 4), HAIKYU!! (Vol. 6) and TOKYO GHOUL (Vol. 10). New additions to popular shojo series include BLOODY MARY (Vol. 5), EVERYONE’S GETTING MARRIED (Vol. 3) and YONA OF THE DAWN (Vol. 3).
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 most series.
For more information, please visit VIZ.com.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016
"Princess Mononoke" Gets a 20th Anniversary Screening in U.S. Cinemas
‘Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary,’ Hayao Miyazaki’s Animated Epic, Comes to U.S. Cinemas on January 5 and 9 Only
On Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Birthday, GKIDS and Fathom Events Present the Japanese Animated Feature and Exclusive Music Video on Big Screens Nationwide
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Princess Mononoke,” the classic animated film from groundbreaking writer/director Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary Studio Ghibli, returns to movie theaters for two nights only for a dual celebration of the beloved historical fantasy’s 20th anniversary and Miyazaki’s birthday. Hailed in 1997 by Roger Ebert as "a great achievement and a wonderful experience, and one of the best films of the year," “Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary” comes to U.S. cinemas, subtitled on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and English-dubbed on Monday, January 9, at 7:00 p.m. (all local times), presented by Fathom Events, in partnership with GKIDS.
.@FathomEvents News: Princess Mononoke coming to theaters 2 days to celebrate 20th anniversary 1/5 & 1/9 #Mononoke20
In addition to the feature content, movie audiences will view the never-before-released in North America 1995 Miyazaki-directed music video by the Japanese rock duo Chage & Aska for their song “On Your Mark.”
Prior to “Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary,” Fathom Events, in partnership with GKIDS, will bring “Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary” to U.S. movie theaters subtitled on Monday, December 5, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. and English-dubbed Thursday, December 8, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. (all local times).
Tickets for “Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 350 movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
“Princess Mononoke” unfolds as Ashitaka, a young warrior inflicted with a deadly curse, heads into the forest in search of a cure. There, he meets the enigmatic Princess Mononoke, a young girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the humans from destroying her home, and the forest spirits and animal gods who live there. This classic story of the conflict between nature and civilization, and what it means to be human, has dazzled audiences for years with its iconic characters, action-packed battle scenes and sweeping scope.
“We are pleased to be partnering again with GKIDS to bring another of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s animated classics to cinemas across the country,” Fathom Events CEO John Rubey said. “Following in the footsteps of ‘Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary,’ ‘Princess Mononoke’ is set to be another fan-favorite Fathom event.”
Hot Topic will be the official retail partner of the “Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary" event - Fans can shop from their selection of “Princess Mononoke” products in store or online at HotTopic.com.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is recognized as the leading domestic distributor of event cinema, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, dance and theatre productions such as the Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre Live’s Hamlet, sporting events like FS1 Presents USA v Mexico, concerts with Roger Waters and One Direction, the TCM Presents classic film series and faith-based events such as The Drop Box and Four Blood Moons. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 887 locations and 1,354 screens in 181 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About GKIDS
GKIDS is a distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences. Since 2010, the company has scored an unrivaled eight Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations – with “The Secret of Kells” in 2010, “A Cat in Paris” and “Chico & Rita” in 2012, “Ernest & Celestine” in 2014,” The Tale of The Princess Kaguya” and “Song of the Sea” in 2015, and “Boy and the World” and “When Marnie Was There” in 2016. GKIDS also handles North American theatrical distribution for Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki's famed Studio Ghibli library of films, one of the world's most coveted animation collections with titles “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Princess Mononoke” and others.
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On Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Birthday, GKIDS and Fathom Events Present the Japanese Animated Feature and Exclusive Music Video on Big Screens Nationwide
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Princess Mononoke,” the classic animated film from groundbreaking writer/director Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary Studio Ghibli, returns to movie theaters for two nights only for a dual celebration of the beloved historical fantasy’s 20th anniversary and Miyazaki’s birthday. Hailed in 1997 by Roger Ebert as "a great achievement and a wonderful experience, and one of the best films of the year," “Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary” comes to U.S. cinemas, subtitled on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and English-dubbed on Monday, January 9, at 7:00 p.m. (all local times), presented by Fathom Events, in partnership with GKIDS.
.@FathomEvents News: Princess Mononoke coming to theaters 2 days to celebrate 20th anniversary 1/5 & 1/9 #Mononoke20
In addition to the feature content, movie audiences will view the never-before-released in North America 1995 Miyazaki-directed music video by the Japanese rock duo Chage & Aska for their song “On Your Mark.”
Prior to “Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary,” Fathom Events, in partnership with GKIDS, will bring “Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary” to U.S. movie theaters subtitled on Monday, December 5, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. and English-dubbed Thursday, December 8, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. (all local times).
Tickets for “Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 350 movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
“Princess Mononoke” unfolds as Ashitaka, a young warrior inflicted with a deadly curse, heads into the forest in search of a cure. There, he meets the enigmatic Princess Mononoke, a young girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the humans from destroying her home, and the forest spirits and animal gods who live there. This classic story of the conflict between nature and civilization, and what it means to be human, has dazzled audiences for years with its iconic characters, action-packed battle scenes and sweeping scope.
“We are pleased to be partnering again with GKIDS to bring another of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s animated classics to cinemas across the country,” Fathom Events CEO John Rubey said. “Following in the footsteps of ‘Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary,’ ‘Princess Mononoke’ is set to be another fan-favorite Fathom event.”
Hot Topic will be the official retail partner of the “Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary" event - Fans can shop from their selection of “Princess Mononoke” products in store or online at HotTopic.com.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is recognized as the leading domestic distributor of event cinema, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, dance and theatre productions such as the Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre Live’s Hamlet, sporting events like FS1 Presents USA v Mexico, concerts with Roger Waters and One Direction, the TCM Presents classic film series and faith-based events such as The Drop Box and Four Blood Moons. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 887 locations and 1,354 screens in 181 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About GKIDS
GKIDS is a distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences. Since 2010, the company has scored an unrivaled eight Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations – with “The Secret of Kells” in 2010, “A Cat in Paris” and “Chico & Rita” in 2012, “Ernest & Celestine” in 2014,” The Tale of The Princess Kaguya” and “Song of the Sea” in 2015, and “Boy and the World” and “When Marnie Was There” in 2016. GKIDS also handles North American theatrical distribution for Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki's famed Studio Ghibli library of films, one of the world's most coveted animation collections with titles “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Princess Mononoke” and others.
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VIZ Media Preps "Gangsta" Prequel, "Gangsta: Cursed"
Edgy New Crime Thriller Explores The Dark And Often Violent Pasts Of Key Characters From The Explosive Original Neo-Noir Manga Series
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, expands the mysterious world first depicted in the manga crime thriller, GANGSTA., with the release of a new spin-off series, GANGSTA: CURSED., on Tuesday, December 20th, 2016.
The edgy new manga features story by Kohske, the creator of the original GANGSTA. series, with artwork by Syuhei Kamo, and contains prequel stories for several of the main characters that appeared in the initial series. GANGSTA: CURSED. is rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers and will be published in print under the VIZ Signature imprint with an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN. The original GANGSTA. manga series (also published by VIZ Media, rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers) has been a repeated Bookscan Top 50 as well as New York Times bestseller and has also inspired a popular anime adaptation.
In GANGSTA: CURSED., killing is all Spas has ever known, and he does it without doubt or remorse. Taught to believe he’s ridding the world of monsters, he sees the extermination of the Twilights as a necessary step toward making Ergastulum a safer place. Until the day when he’s forced to confront the horrifying truth that the real monster might be…him.
“GANGSTA. is a successful crime thriller and one of the most popular recent titles from the VIZ Signature catalog,” says Leyla Aker, Senior Vice President, Publishing. “The gritty drama and suspense mixed with non-stop action that made the original series such a hit will captivate readers again with the launch of GANGSTA: CURSED. We invite fans to cap off the year with this explosive new release.”
Manga creator Kamo began his professional career working on the original GANGSTA. series as an assistant to the series creator, Kohske. Gangsta: Cursed. is his first series.
GANGSTA. creator Kohske made her manga debut in 2009 with the short story “Postman” which appeared in Shonen GanGan magazine. Her first full-fledged series, GANGSTA., began running in Monthly Comic Bunch in 2011 and became an instant hit. More information about Kohske’s work can be found on her website at: http://gokohske.o-oi.net/.
For additional information on manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the field of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at www.VIZ.com.
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