VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: THE COMPLETE FOUR-PANEL COMICS
Lighthearted Companion Volume To FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Collects Bonus Comics And Never-Before-Seen Strips By Creator Hiromu Arakawa
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces a new addition to one of manga’s greatest series with the release of Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics on March 12th, 2019.
The Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics features a complete collection of four-panel comic strips from Hiromu Arakawa’s original FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST series (which is published in English by VIZ Media) and never-before-seen bonus strips from Japan. The title is rated ‘T’ for Teens and carries a print MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN.
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Though the Elric brothers’ circumstances are tragic, in these spoofs penned by author Hiromu Arakawa, the duo’s quest to reclaim their bodies is completely hilarious!
“The Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics adds a fun and lighthearted twist to Hiromu Arakawa’s beloved action-adventure series,” says Hope Donovan, VIZ Media’s Managing Editor. “FULLMETAL fans and readers familiar with Arakawa’s humor won’t want to miss this comprehensive collection.”
The Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics complements VIZ Media’s current release of the remastered FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: FULLMETAL EDITION. Featuring an updated translation and fresh lettering, the FULLMETAL EDITION volumes are each presented with bonus color pages on large-trim archival-quality paper. Fans can also explore the artwork of the series in THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST. The substantial print-exclusive edition contains more than 300 illustrations by Hiromu Arakawa.
For more information on FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST and other manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand 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, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha 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 viz.com.
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Monday, March 11, 2019
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from March 1st to 9th, 2019 - Update #37
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DISNEY - From MarketWatch: On CEO pay, Disney heiress Abigail Disney says "Jesus Christ himself doesn’t deserve this much money."
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BUSINESS-CULTURE - From WashPost: Uber and Lyft are losing money. At some point, we’ll pay for it.
CRIME-CULTURE - From RSN: Does Every Felony Sentence Need to Be a Death Sentence? asks John Kiriakou, a former imprisoned felon.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Jordan Peele and his new film, "Us," storm SXSW 2019.
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STREAMING - From Variety: Taraji P. Henson and Ed Helms will star in the Netflix police drama, "Coffee & Kareem."
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TV-SCANDAL - From YahooEntertainment: CBS News correspondent-host, Gayle King, impressed viewers and commentators (and her friend Oprah), with her composure during an interview with R&B singer R. Kelly. Kelly, who is facing 10 criminal counts of sexual abuse of minors, was quite agitated during the interview.
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POLITICS-BLM - From Truthout: "Flat Broke, Black Voters Want More Than Just Another Black President"
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Alex Trebek, the host of the long-running TV game-show, "Jeopardy!", announced that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Trebek has been hosting "Jeopardy!" since 1984 when it debuted as a daily syndicated television series.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Idris Elba will replace Will Smith as the character "Deadshot" in "Suicide Squad 2." The film will be written and directed by James Gunn ("Guardians of the Galaxy") and is scheduled to arrive in theaters August 6, 2021.
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MOVIES - From Variety: The biopic of Hollywood legend, Rock Hudson, entitled "All That Heaven Allows," moves to Universal Pictures.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Tyrese Gibson is in talks to join Jared Leto in Sony's "Spider-Man" spin-off film, "Morbius."
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: There is a apparently a rumor that Will Smith will play Richard Williams, the father of tennis champions, Venus and Serena Williams, in a biopic about Richard. There are already complaints that Smith is skin color is "too light" to play the Richard Williams, who is a fairly dark brother.
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POLITICS-MOVIES - From RSN: Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta says she's in "awe" of Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio (an Oscar nominee for "Roma") and freshman Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez because of conversations they are sparking in the U.S.
STAR TREK - From Variety: Two actors, Santiago Cabrera and Michelle Hurd, have been cast in the still-developing "Star Trek" spinoff series from CBS All Access that will focus on Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
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MOVIES - From People: Chiwetel Ejiofor talks about choosing "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" as his directorial debut.
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SCANDAL - From YahooEntertainment: Disgraced TV star, Roseanne Barr (Roseanne"), sits down for another meltdown interview, this time with fake-Negress conservative, Candace Owens. Of course, Barr takes time to attack another African-American woman, this time Sen. Kamala Harris.
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MOVIES/STREAMING - From Variety: Theatrical distribution vs. Netflix streaming is a hot topic as the AMPAS considers Oscar rule changes.
From Variety: Netflix responds to Steven Spielberg's criticism of streaming films being eligible for Academy Awards.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/1 to 3/3/2019 weekend box office is "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" with an estimated take of 30 million dollars.
From Variety: "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" leads the international box office thanks to its $33.4 million debut in China.
From Variety: "Green Book" apparently got a box office boost after winning the best picture Oscar at the 91st Academy Awards Sun., Feb. 24th.
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SCIENCE - From TheAtlantic: In the Mariana Trench, the lowest point in any ocean, every tiny animal tested had plastic pollution hiding in its gut.
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OSCARS - From MSN: With his best supporting actor Oscar win for "Green Book," Mahershala Ali becomes only the second Black actor to win more than one competitive Academy Award. The other is Denzel Washington.
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MOVIES - From Vulture: Steven Spielberg wants Netflix films banned from the Oscars. He will bring his case to next week's Board of Governor's meeting at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
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ANIMATION - From THR: Tracy Morgan is among the actors slated to perform voice roles in a "Scooby-Doo" animated film. The film will include other characters from famed animation studio, Hanna-Barbera's library.
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MOVIES - From Variety: "Stranger Things" star Finn Wolfhard and "Avengers: Infinity War" actress Carrie Coon are in talks to join Jason Reitman's in-development Ghostbusters sequel.
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STAR TREK - From TheWrap: CBS All Access has hired "Star Trek: Discovery" director, Hanelle Culpepper, to direct the pilot of its in-development untitled Jean-Luc Picard-centric Star Trek spin-off. Culpepper, an African-American, will be the first woman to direct a "Star Trek" pilot.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Tyrese Gibson will star as R&B legend, Teddy Pendergrass, in a film produced by Lee Daniels and Donald De Line and Warner Bros.
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MOVIES - From Collider: Recent Oscar-winner, Rami Malek ("Bohemian Rhapsody"), is in final negotiations to play the villain in the 25th James Bond, which will star Daniel Craig.
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MOVIES - From Collider: Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage will star in a movie, "Brothers," that is similar to Ivan Reitman's 1988 Arnold Schwarzenegger-Danny DeVito film, "Twins."
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CANNES - From YahooEntertainment: Four-time Oscar winner Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu has been named jury president for the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: This is the new "red band" trailer for the Lionsgate's "Hellboy" reboot film. It is due in theaters April 12, 2019.
OBITS:
From Variety: Former MCA/Universal Studios COO, Sidney Sheinberg, has died at the age of 84, Thursday, March 7, 2019. Sheinberg is also known as the executive who nurtured and mentored Steven Spielberg.
From Variety: The television actor Luke Perry has died at the age of 52, Monday, March 4, 2019. Perry had suffered a massive stroke on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Perry was best known for his two runs on Fox television series, "Beverly Hills, 90210," 1990-95 and 1998-2000. Perry was currently appearing on The CW's "Riverdale." He was appear posthumously in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
From YahooNews: The pro wrestler "King Kong Bundy" (whose real name was Christopher Alan Pallies) has died at the age of 61, Monday, March 4, 2019. Bundy was best known as Hulk Hogan's rival in the 1980s.
From THR: The actress Katherine Helmond died at the age of 89, Saturday, February 23, 2019. Helmond was best known for playing the man-crazy mother, Mona Robinson, on the ABC sitcom, "Who's the Boss?" (1984-92). She was also the ditzy matriarch, Jessica Tate, in the ABC sitcom, "Soap" (1977-81). She also had a memorable supporting role in the Terry Gilliam film, "Brazil."
From Variety: The actor Nathaniel Taylor died at the age of 80, Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Taylor is best known for playing "Rollo Lawson" in the 1970s TV sitcom, "Sanford and Son."
DISNEY - From MarketWatch: On CEO pay, Disney heiress Abigail Disney says "Jesus Christ himself doesn’t deserve this much money."
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BUSINESS-CULTURE - From WashPost: Uber and Lyft are losing money. At some point, we’ll pay for it.
CRIME-CULTURE - From RSN: Does Every Felony Sentence Need to Be a Death Sentence? asks John Kiriakou, a former imprisoned felon.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Jordan Peele and his new film, "Us," storm SXSW 2019.
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STREAMING - From Variety: Taraji P. Henson and Ed Helms will star in the Netflix police drama, "Coffee & Kareem."
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TV-SCANDAL - From YahooEntertainment: CBS News correspondent-host, Gayle King, impressed viewers and commentators (and her friend Oprah), with her composure during an interview with R&B singer R. Kelly. Kelly, who is facing 10 criminal counts of sexual abuse of minors, was quite agitated during the interview.
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POLITICS-BLM - From Truthout: "Flat Broke, Black Voters Want More Than Just Another Black President"
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Alex Trebek, the host of the long-running TV game-show, "Jeopardy!", announced that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Trebek has been hosting "Jeopardy!" since 1984 when it debuted as a daily syndicated television series.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Idris Elba will replace Will Smith as the character "Deadshot" in "Suicide Squad 2." The film will be written and directed by James Gunn ("Guardians of the Galaxy") and is scheduled to arrive in theaters August 6, 2021.
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MOVIES - From Variety: The biopic of Hollywood legend, Rock Hudson, entitled "All That Heaven Allows," moves to Universal Pictures.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Tyrese Gibson is in talks to join Jared Leto in Sony's "Spider-Man" spin-off film, "Morbius."
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: There is a apparently a rumor that Will Smith will play Richard Williams, the father of tennis champions, Venus and Serena Williams, in a biopic about Richard. There are already complaints that Smith is skin color is "too light" to play the Richard Williams, who is a fairly dark brother.
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POLITICS-MOVIES - From RSN: Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta says she's in "awe" of Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio (an Oscar nominee for "Roma") and freshman Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez because of conversations they are sparking in the U.S.
STAR TREK - From Variety: Two actors, Santiago Cabrera and Michelle Hurd, have been cast in the still-developing "Star Trek" spinoff series from CBS All Access that will focus on Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
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MOVIES - From People: Chiwetel Ejiofor talks about choosing "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" as his directorial debut.
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SCANDAL - From YahooEntertainment: Disgraced TV star, Roseanne Barr (Roseanne"), sits down for another meltdown interview, this time with fake-Negress conservative, Candace Owens. Of course, Barr takes time to attack another African-American woman, this time Sen. Kamala Harris.
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MOVIES/STREAMING - From Variety: Theatrical distribution vs. Netflix streaming is a hot topic as the AMPAS considers Oscar rule changes.
From Variety: Netflix responds to Steven Spielberg's criticism of streaming films being eligible for Academy Awards.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/1 to 3/3/2019 weekend box office is "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" with an estimated take of 30 million dollars.
From Variety: "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" leads the international box office thanks to its $33.4 million debut in China.
From Variety: "Green Book" apparently got a box office boost after winning the best picture Oscar at the 91st Academy Awards Sun., Feb. 24th.
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SCIENCE - From TheAtlantic: In the Mariana Trench, the lowest point in any ocean, every tiny animal tested had plastic pollution hiding in its gut.
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OSCARS - From MSN: With his best supporting actor Oscar win for "Green Book," Mahershala Ali becomes only the second Black actor to win more than one competitive Academy Award. The other is Denzel Washington.
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MOVIES - From Vulture: Steven Spielberg wants Netflix films banned from the Oscars. He will bring his case to next week's Board of Governor's meeting at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
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ANIMATION - From THR: Tracy Morgan is among the actors slated to perform voice roles in a "Scooby-Doo" animated film. The film will include other characters from famed animation studio, Hanna-Barbera's library.
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: "Stranger Things" star Finn Wolfhard and "Avengers: Infinity War" actress Carrie Coon are in talks to join Jason Reitman's in-development Ghostbusters sequel.
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STAR TREK - From TheWrap: CBS All Access has hired "Star Trek: Discovery" director, Hanelle Culpepper, to direct the pilot of its in-development untitled Jean-Luc Picard-centric Star Trek spin-off. Culpepper, an African-American, will be the first woman to direct a "Star Trek" pilot.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Tyrese Gibson will star as R&B legend, Teddy Pendergrass, in a film produced by Lee Daniels and Donald De Line and Warner Bros.
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MOVIES - From Collider: Recent Oscar-winner, Rami Malek ("Bohemian Rhapsody"), is in final negotiations to play the villain in the 25th James Bond, which will star Daniel Craig.
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MOVIES - From Collider: Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage will star in a movie, "Brothers," that is similar to Ivan Reitman's 1988 Arnold Schwarzenegger-Danny DeVito film, "Twins."
----------
CANNES - From YahooEntertainment: Four-time Oscar winner Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu has been named jury president for the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: This is the new "red band" trailer for the Lionsgate's "Hellboy" reboot film. It is due in theaters April 12, 2019.
OBITS:
From Variety: Former MCA/Universal Studios COO, Sidney Sheinberg, has died at the age of 84, Thursday, March 7, 2019. Sheinberg is also known as the executive who nurtured and mentored Steven Spielberg.
From Variety: The television actor Luke Perry has died at the age of 52, Monday, March 4, 2019. Perry had suffered a massive stroke on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Perry was best known for his two runs on Fox television series, "Beverly Hills, 90210," 1990-95 and 1998-2000. Perry was currently appearing on The CW's "Riverdale." He was appear posthumously in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
From YahooNews: The pro wrestler "King Kong Bundy" (whose real name was Christopher Alan Pallies) has died at the age of 61, Monday, March 4, 2019. Bundy was best known as Hulk Hogan's rival in the 1980s.
From THR: The actress Katherine Helmond died at the age of 89, Saturday, February 23, 2019. Helmond was best known for playing the man-crazy mother, Mona Robinson, on the ABC sitcom, "Who's the Boss?" (1984-92). She was also the ditzy matriarch, Jessica Tate, in the ABC sitcom, "Soap" (1977-81). She also had a memorable supporting role in the Terry Gilliam film, "Brazil."
From Variety: The actor Nathaniel Taylor died at the age of 80, Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Taylor is best known for playing "Rollo Lawson" in the 1970s TV sitcom, "Sanford and Son."
Historical Drama, "Cliffs of Freedom," Expands into More Theaters.
CLIFFS OF FREEDOM (also known as The Crescent and the Cross) is a 2019 independent historical period drama film. It is based on Marianne Metropoulos's novel, Daughter of Destiny. Produced by Casey Cannon and Metropoulos, Cliff's of Freedom is directed by Van Ling from a screenplay by Ling, Metropoulos, and Kevin Bernhardt. It stars Tania Raymonde, Jan Uddin, Raza Jaffrey, Patti LuPone, and Christopher Plummer.
After rousing screenings in the past weeks and during its opening weekend in New York and Los Angeles, "Cliffs of Freedom" is getting enough crowd-pleasing buzz that it is expanding to five more American cities as of Friday, March 8th, 2019. Those cities are: Chicago, Illinois; Baltimore, Maryland; Washington DC; Phoenix, Arizona; and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
Like the freedom fighters it depicts, the film is much more than it seems at first glance. Currently one of the best-kept secrets in Hollywood, this independent historical film about romance, rebellion and tragedy at the dawn of the Greek War of Independence in the early 1800s is engaging audiences of all kinds, raising pride in those of Greek heritage and sweeping up non-Greeks in an epic and little-explored history, and bringing more than a few emotional tears to both.
Six more cities will be joining the revolution on March 15th, at theaters in: San Diego, California; Seattle, Washington; West Palm Beach, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Columbus, Ohio; and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.
Chicago, Illinois
AMC Showplace Cicero 14 / 4779 W Cermak Rd, Cicero, IL 60804
Washington DC
Hoffman Center 22 / 206 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
Dallas, Texas
Valley View 16 / 13331 Preston Rd #2300, Dallas, TX 75240
Baltimore, Maryland
Owings Mills 17 / 10100 Mill Run Cir, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona Center 24 / 565 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
New York
Port Chester 14 / 40 Westchester Ave, Port Chester, NY 1057
Stony Brook 17 / 2196 Nesconset Hwy, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Los Angeles
Universal City Walk Stadium 19 / 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 91608
Rolling Hills 20 / 2591 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505
NOW PLAYING IN SELECT THEATERS
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Thursday, March 7, 2019
"Hello Kitty" Film is in Development
New Line Cinema and Sanrio Announce Plan to Bring Hello Kitty to the Big Screen Worldwide
FlynnPictureCo. will produce the pop culture icon’s global feature debut, to be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Line Cinema, Sanrio and FlynnPictureCo. announced that they will be teaming up to develop an English language Hello Kitty film for a worldwide audience for the first time in her 45-year history.
“I am extremely pleased that Hello Kitty and other popular Sanrio characters will be making their Hollywood debut. Hello Kitty has long been a symbol of friendship and we hope this film will only serve to grow that circle of friendship around the world.”
The partnership marks the only time Sanrio has granted film rights to Hello Kitty and other popular characters—including Gudetama, My Melody, Little Twin Stars and more from its expansive universe—to a major film studio, giving audiences outside of Japan the opportunity to experience Hello Kitty as a feature film. Hello Kitty’s debut under the partnership will be produced by Beau Flynn and executive produced by Wendy Jacobson for FlynnPictureCo. in the culmination of a passionate, nearly five-year journey to secure the rights to develop Hello Kitty for the global big screen. A search for writers and creative talent will commence immediately.
Hello Kitty has been delighting fans around the world for more than four decades. Initially designed in 1974 and introduced on a coin purse a year later, Hello Kitty has since exploded into a global phenomenon, becoming one of the most recognized characters in the world. She can be found in 130 countries on more than 50,000 different branded products each year. She has captured the imagination of people of all ages and her heartfelt message of friendship has endeared her to generations of fans.
Sanrio founder, President and CEO Shintaro Tsuji said, “I am extremely pleased that Hello Kitty and other popular Sanrio characters will be making their Hollywood debut. Hello Kitty has long been a symbol of friendship and we hope this film will only serve to grow that circle of friendship around the world.”
Richard Brener, President and Chief Creative Officer, and Carolyn Blackwood, President and Chief Content Officer, New Line Cinema, said in a joint statement, “We are thrilled to partner with Sanrio and FlynnPictureCo. on developing a film based on this treasured icon. It’s a rare privilege to have the opportunity to explore the possibilities of such timeless IP. Hello Kitty and her friends have been part of our shared culture for decades, and we look forward to exploring where her newest adventure will take her.”
Beau Flynn, CEO, FlynnPictureCo., added, “Hello Kitty has been one of the most beloved characters around the world for the last forty-plus years. We’re incredibly honored that President Tsuji has entrusted us with the responsibility of bringing her story to the big screen globally for the first time ever, and it’s a dream that we get to do this with our long-term partners at New Line and Warner Bros. With the positive and family-oriented values that Hello Kitty and Sanrio embody, there has never been a better time than now to share her message with the world!”
ABOUT FLYNNPICTURECO.
Beau Flynn's FlynnPictureCo. (FPC) specializes in high-concept, tentpole studio films designed for the worldwide audience. FPC is currently under a three-year overhead deal with New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. (WB), where the banner has had a deal for over 12 years. The production company has done more than $3.2 billion and counting at the global box office. FPC most recently wrapped Disney’s Jungle Cruise, with Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, which will debut worldwide July 2020. In 2018, FPC had two blockbuster releases starring Johnson, which grossed more than $725 million combined worldwide: New Line/WB’s Rampage as well as Legendary/Universal’s Skyscraper. FPC starts shooting Red Notice with writer-director Rawson Marshall Thurber, also starring Johnson with Gal Gadot, in October of this year. Past releases also include San Andreas, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and Journey to the Center of the Earth.
ABOUT NEW LINE CINEMA
Building on more than 50 years of innovation and creativity, New Line Cinema continues its long and successful history of producing critically acclaimed hit films that resonate with both mainstream and niche audiences around the world. A unit of Warner Bros. Entertainment since 2008, New Line maintains separate development, production and business affairs operations in coordination with Warner Bros. to maximize film performance and operating efficiencies.
New Line produced the Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit Trilogy, each of which generated close to $3 billion in global receipts. Other New Line films include such popular and acclaimed hits as IT and the upcoming It Chapter Two; Creed & Creed II; The Conjuring 1 & 2, along with The Nun and Annabelle blockbusters; Rampage; San Andreas; Horrible Bosses; Sex and the City; Hairspray; The Notebook; Elf; The Wedding Singer; Seven; Dumb and Dumber; The Mask; and such popular franchises as Final Destination, Rush Hour and Austin Powers, as well as the iconic A Nightmare on Elm Street films.
ABOUT SANRIO
Sanrio is the global lifestyle brand best known for the pop icon Hello Kitty. Home to many endearing characters including Gudetama, Chococat, My Melody, Bad Badtz-Maru and Kerokerokeroppi, Sanrio was founded on the “small gift, big smile” philosophy – that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration for the broad spectrum of unique products and experiences offered by the company. Today, more than 50,000 Hello Kitty-branded items are available in 130 countries. In addition, Sanrio is operating two theme parks in Japan—Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland—and also licensing Sanrio characters for theme parks overseas including in China.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
National Geographic Greenlights "Thai Cave Rescue" Documentary
National Geographic Documentary Films Announces Feature Documentary on the Thai Cave Rescue from Academy Award-Winning Director Kevin Macdonald and Emmy-Winning Producer John Battsek
Untitled Film Promises Exclusive Access and Never-Before-Seen Footage From the Dramatic 2018 Rescue of a Thai Soccer Team
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the success of Free Solo, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature earlier this week, National Geographic Documentary Films announces the greenlight of its next feature project. The upcoming film, which will document the dramatic 2018 rescue of a Thai soccer team trapped deep inside a flooding cave, is from Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (“One Day in September”), Emmy-winning producer John Battsek (“Manhunt: The Story of Bin Laden,” “One Day in September”), producer P.J. van Sandwijk (“American Dharma”) and executive producer Michael Lesslie (“Little Drummer Girl”).
“I’m elated to be working with him, John Battsek and P.J. van Sandwijk to help audiences better understand the complexities of this captivating story.”
On a cool June afternoon in the hilly region of northern Thailand, the Wild Boars youth soccer team was finishing practice early so that they could attend a teammate’s birthday party. Before heading to the party, the 12 boys and their assistant coach decided to explore a nearby system of caves — an outing that transformed into a two-week-long saga of survival and a story that would capture the attention of the world.
Thai Cave Rescue (wt) will chronicle the perilous world of cave diving, the bravery of the rescuers and the dedication of an entire community that made great sacrifices to save these young boys. “This rescue mission is more than just a story of hope, it’s a story of humanity coming together,” said Macdonald. “This film will represent a full 360-degree view of the crisis, told through unexpected angles and with untold stories.”
Featuring exclusive access to British cave divers Richard Stanton and John Volanthen who were recently included in National Geographic’s 2019 list of Adventurers of the Year, along with Chris Jewell, Jason Mallinson, Connor Roe, Josh Bratchley and Jim Warny, in addition to in-depth interviews with Australian divers Dr. Richard Harris and Craig Challen, the film will bring to light the imagination and determination displayed during the heroic endeavor. Unlike most diving experiences, in which one relies on a team, once these divers were in the water they were on their own — completely dependent on their gear, always knowing that if it failed, that would be the end. There was no turning back — life or death was literally a breath of air away.
“The inherent drama of this rescue captured the attention of the world like few recent events have,” explained Battsek. “As producers, for P.J. and I to now have the opportunity to tell this remarkable story in partnership with the team at National Geographic Documentary Films, who have been responsible for some of the most successful and impactful feature documentaries of recent times, is extremely exciting.”
All the divers have agreed on one thing: none of this would have been a success if it weren’t for the Thai people. Many sacrifices were made — engineers helped pump millions of gallons of water out, Thai farmers lost their crops and hundreds of volunteers worked day and night to help in any way they could. Similarly, Thai officials, the strong backbone of the entire operation who everyone greatly respected and trusted, was essential to its success. Through interviews with a diverse array of local citizens, the film will tell how the Thai people never lost hope, instead driving on until they reached a successful outcome.
The film originated with Storyteller Productions® and its producers P.J. van Sandwijk and Michael Lesslie, who approached Kevin Macdonald after the news of the successful outcome of the rescue mission and subsequently secured the rights of the British divers. This film marks the second production in a long-term strategic partnership between Storyteller Productions and Passion Pictures.
“I’ve long admired Kevin Macdonald’s artistic vision and virtuosity when it comes to authentic storytelling,” said Carolyn Bernstein, EVP of Scripted Content and Documentary Films for National Geographic. “I’m elated to be working with him, John Battsek and P.J. van Sandwijk to help audiences better understand the complexities of this captivating story.”
National Geographic Documentary Films has achieved remarkable success in a very short amount of time. Most recently the critically acclaimed film Free Solo won both the Academy Award and BAFTA for best documentary feature, in addition to CAS, MPSE, Critics’ Choice and Cinema Eye wins. Last year, two films released under the documentary films’ banner, Jane and LA 92, made the Oscar short list for Best Documentary, and both won Emmys — LA 92 for Special Merit and Jane for Best Director and Best Cinematography. Additionally, in its premiere weekend, National Geographic’s 2018 Sundance and SXSW Audience Favorite Science Fair became the No. 1 new documentary film at the box office for New York openings the weekend of Sept. 14.
For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com or our press site www.natgeotvpressroom.com, or follow us on Twitter using @NGC_PR.
About National Geographic Documentary Films
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
About Passion Pictures
Passion Pictures’ first feature documentary, “One Day in September,” was conceived and produced by John Battsek and went on to win an Academy Award in 1999. Passion has since been at the forefront of feature documentary production, as evidenced by a prolific run of multiaward-winning films, a reputation for securing international theatrical releases and — as of 2019 — an unprecedented 14 consecutive years premiering films at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. Notable titles include “Restrepo,” “The Tillman Story,” “The Imposter,” “Sergio,” “Searching for Sugar Man,” “Winter on Fire,” “Listen to Me Marlon” and “Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars” — these films and others have seen Passion collaborate with some of the most exciting filmmakers, writers, journalists, editors, composers, cinematographers and production partners working in the industry today.
About Storyteller Productions®
Founded by Michael Lesslie and P.J. van Sandwijk, Storyteller Productions® focuses on high-end television and film projects with wide diversity and global appeal. What sets Storyteller Productions apart is its global reach and its ability to fully finance its development in-house. The company has accumulated an extraordinary slate and developed unique relationships with some of the most sought-after filmmakers in the industry.
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Untitled Film Promises Exclusive Access and Never-Before-Seen Footage From the Dramatic 2018 Rescue of a Thai Soccer Team
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the success of Free Solo, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature earlier this week, National Geographic Documentary Films announces the greenlight of its next feature project. The upcoming film, which will document the dramatic 2018 rescue of a Thai soccer team trapped deep inside a flooding cave, is from Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (“One Day in September”), Emmy-winning producer John Battsek (“Manhunt: The Story of Bin Laden,” “One Day in September”), producer P.J. van Sandwijk (“American Dharma”) and executive producer Michael Lesslie (“Little Drummer Girl”).
“I’m elated to be working with him, John Battsek and P.J. van Sandwijk to help audiences better understand the complexities of this captivating story.”
On a cool June afternoon in the hilly region of northern Thailand, the Wild Boars youth soccer team was finishing practice early so that they could attend a teammate’s birthday party. Before heading to the party, the 12 boys and their assistant coach decided to explore a nearby system of caves — an outing that transformed into a two-week-long saga of survival and a story that would capture the attention of the world.
Thai Cave Rescue (wt) will chronicle the perilous world of cave diving, the bravery of the rescuers and the dedication of an entire community that made great sacrifices to save these young boys. “This rescue mission is more than just a story of hope, it’s a story of humanity coming together,” said Macdonald. “This film will represent a full 360-degree view of the crisis, told through unexpected angles and with untold stories.”
Featuring exclusive access to British cave divers Richard Stanton and John Volanthen who were recently included in National Geographic’s 2019 list of Adventurers of the Year, along with Chris Jewell, Jason Mallinson, Connor Roe, Josh Bratchley and Jim Warny, in addition to in-depth interviews with Australian divers Dr. Richard Harris and Craig Challen, the film will bring to light the imagination and determination displayed during the heroic endeavor. Unlike most diving experiences, in which one relies on a team, once these divers were in the water they were on their own — completely dependent on their gear, always knowing that if it failed, that would be the end. There was no turning back — life or death was literally a breath of air away.
“The inherent drama of this rescue captured the attention of the world like few recent events have,” explained Battsek. “As producers, for P.J. and I to now have the opportunity to tell this remarkable story in partnership with the team at National Geographic Documentary Films, who have been responsible for some of the most successful and impactful feature documentaries of recent times, is extremely exciting.”
All the divers have agreed on one thing: none of this would have been a success if it weren’t for the Thai people. Many sacrifices were made — engineers helped pump millions of gallons of water out, Thai farmers lost their crops and hundreds of volunteers worked day and night to help in any way they could. Similarly, Thai officials, the strong backbone of the entire operation who everyone greatly respected and trusted, was essential to its success. Through interviews with a diverse array of local citizens, the film will tell how the Thai people never lost hope, instead driving on until they reached a successful outcome.
The film originated with Storyteller Productions® and its producers P.J. van Sandwijk and Michael Lesslie, who approached Kevin Macdonald after the news of the successful outcome of the rescue mission and subsequently secured the rights of the British divers. This film marks the second production in a long-term strategic partnership between Storyteller Productions and Passion Pictures.
“I’ve long admired Kevin Macdonald’s artistic vision and virtuosity when it comes to authentic storytelling,” said Carolyn Bernstein, EVP of Scripted Content and Documentary Films for National Geographic. “I’m elated to be working with him, John Battsek and P.J. van Sandwijk to help audiences better understand the complexities of this captivating story.”
National Geographic Documentary Films has achieved remarkable success in a very short amount of time. Most recently the critically acclaimed film Free Solo won both the Academy Award and BAFTA for best documentary feature, in addition to CAS, MPSE, Critics’ Choice and Cinema Eye wins. Last year, two films released under the documentary films’ banner, Jane and LA 92, made the Oscar short list for Best Documentary, and both won Emmys — LA 92 for Special Merit and Jane for Best Director and Best Cinematography. Additionally, in its premiere weekend, National Geographic’s 2018 Sundance and SXSW Audience Favorite Science Fair became the No. 1 new documentary film at the box office for New York openings the weekend of Sept. 14.
For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com or our press site www.natgeotvpressroom.com, or follow us on Twitter using @NGC_PR.
About National Geographic Documentary Films
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
About Passion Pictures
Passion Pictures’ first feature documentary, “One Day in September,” was conceived and produced by John Battsek and went on to win an Academy Award in 1999. Passion has since been at the forefront of feature documentary production, as evidenced by a prolific run of multiaward-winning films, a reputation for securing international theatrical releases and — as of 2019 — an unprecedented 14 consecutive years premiering films at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. Notable titles include “Restrepo,” “The Tillman Story,” “The Imposter,” “Sergio,” “Searching for Sugar Man,” “Winter on Fire,” “Listen to Me Marlon” and “Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars” — these films and others have seen Passion collaborate with some of the most exciting filmmakers, writers, journalists, editors, composers, cinematographers and production partners working in the industry today.
About Storyteller Productions®
Founded by Michael Lesslie and P.J. van Sandwijk, Storyteller Productions® focuses on high-end television and film projects with wide diversity and global appeal. What sets Storyteller Productions apart is its global reach and its ability to fully finance its development in-house. The company has accumulated an extraordinary slate and developed unique relationships with some of the most sought-after filmmakers in the industry.
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