Monday, November 19, 2018

VIZ Media Drops "Ran and the Gray World"

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF RAN AND THE GRAY WORLD MANGA SERIES

A Young Sorceress Embarks On An Amazing Coming-Of-Age Adventure In New VIZ Signature Series

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, releases the beautifully illustrated RAN AND THE GRAY WORLD on November 20th, 2018.

RAN AND THE GRAY WORLD is written and illustrated by Aki Irie and will be published under the VIZ Signature imprint. The series will carry a print MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $19.99 CAN. RAN AND THE GRAY WORLD also launches digitally on November 20th for $10.99 via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future volumes of the series will be published on a quarterly basis.

Ran Uruma can’t wait to grow up and become a sorceress like her mother, so with the help of a magical pair of sneakers, she transforms into an adult and sets off! Her father and older brother Jin try to keep her home safe, but Ran is determined to advance her powers and have adventures of her own!

“RAN AND THE GRAY WORLD will make a lasting impression on readers with its lush artwork and intriguing story,” says Amy Yu, Editor. “I love the gorgeous details and all the fun characters—it’s actually my new favorite series right now, and it has many fans at VIZ as well! We hope manga and graphic novel fans will find this series as charming as we do.”

Manga creator Aki Irie began her professional career as a manga artist in 2002 with the short story “Fuku-chan Tabi Mata Tabi” (Fuku-chan on the Road Again), which was published in the monthly manga magazine, Papu. RAN AND THE GRAY WORLD, her first full-length series, is also the first of her works to be released in English.

For additional information anime and manga titles distributed and 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 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 viz.com.

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Saturday, November 17, 2018

Negromancer News Bits and Bites from November 11th to 17th, 2018 - Update #18

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ANIMATION - From ICv2:  See the characters posters for the film, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," which is due for release in December.

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CELEBRITY - From YahooLifestyle:  Lee Child, the author of the "Jack Reacher" novels, explains why Tom Cruise won't reprise film roles as Reacher in a proposed TV reboot of the film franchise.

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ANIMATION - From THR:  Director Ralph Bakshi, known for his cult animated films ("Wizards," "Fritz the Cat") talks about how the battle for "Lord of the Rings" almost broke him.

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MOVIES - From Deadline:  Oscar-winner Robert Zemeckis returning to science fiction with two film projects, ""Bios" and "Project Blue Book."

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MOVIES - From Deadline:  James Cameron says that the "Avatar" sequels have wrapped production.

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STREAMING - From Variety:  Netflix has obtained rights to Chiwetel Ejiofor's directorial debut, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind."  The exceptions are China (where Netflix isn't) and the U.K. and Ireland where the BBC has the free TV rights.

SCANDAL - From Deadline:  2019 will see Bill Cosby face trial in civil court for an alleged assault of a minor at the Playboy mansion in 1974.

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BOOKS - From TheRoot:  Forever First Lady Michlle Obama's new book, "Becoming," is poised to be the biggest selling book of 2018.

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PIXAR - From Yahoo:  First teaser trailer for "Toy Story 4" introduces new character.

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MOVIES - From Variety:  The German edition of "Playboy" is standing by its article that film composer Ennio Morricone called the films of Quentin Tarantino "trash."  Morricone won his only Oscar for composing music for Tarantino's 2015 film, "The Hateful Eight."  Morricone has been denying he said that.

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CELEBRITY - From YahooSports:  NFL quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, Jared Goff, caught Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry's attention when he used her name for a play call.

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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 11/9 to 11/11/2018 weekend box office is Univeral and Illumination Entertainment's "Dr. Suess' The Grinch" with an estimated take of $66 million.

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AWARDS - From Deadline:  "Won't You Be My Neighbor?," the Mr. Rogers documentary, won "Best Documentary" at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards.

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MOVIES - From TheGuardian:  With the release of the J.J. Abrams-produced, "Overlord," here is a look at films that fuse the horror and war genres.

OBITS:

From Variety:  Legendary Hollywood screenwriter and author, William Goldman, has died at the age of 87, Friday, November 16, 2018.  Goldman won an Oscar for his original screenplay for "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and another Oscar for his adapted screenplay for the film, "All the President's Men." A novelist, Goldman also adapted three of his novels, including the beloved "The Princess Bride," for the screen.  He was a chronicler of the film business, as seen in his book, "Adventures in the Screen Trade," and was also a noted "script doctor," doing uncredited rewrites and touch-ups on movies such as "The Right Stuff" and "Indecent Proposal."

From NPR:  Country music legend, Roy Clark, has died at the age of 85, Thursday, November 15, 2018.  An guitarist and singer, Clark may be best known the co-host of the long-running country music variety series, "Hee Haw."  Clark was also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and of Grand Ole Opry.

From Variety:  Actress and model, Kim Porter, died at the age of 47, Thursday, November 15, 2018.  Porter dated mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, and was the mother of three of his children.  She appeared on the cover of magazines such as "Essence" and "Runway."  She appeared in the film, "The Brothers," and on the TV series, "Law & Order."

MARVEL COMICS' STAN LEE:

From TheWrap:  Legendary comic book writer, editor, and creator, Stan Lee, has died at the age of 95, Monday, November 12, 2018.  Lee took Marvel Comics from a second-tier publisher to a global empire by co-creating comic book characters such as the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men, and the Hulk, to name just a fraction of many.  Lee also made a numerous cameo appearances in films based on the characters he helped to create.

From Variety:  "Stan Lee, Marvel Comicbook Legend, Dies at 95"

From YahooEntertainment:  An interview from 2015 that Yahoo did of Stan Lee on the eve of San Diego Comic-Con International 2015.

From THR:  How Stan Lee brought humanity to Superheroes.


Friday, November 16, 2018

MoviePass Ventures Celebrates Award Nominations for "American Animals"

MoviePass Ventures’ First Entry Into Film Distribution, American Animals, Scores Big With 11 British Independent Film Awards Nominations

The Nominations for Company’s First Entry Into Film Distribution in Association With The Orchard, Rock MoviePass Ventures’ World

NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. (Nasdaq: HMNY) subsidiary, MoviePass Ventures, announced that, its first entry into film distribution, American Animals, has received eleven nominations for this year’s film awards from BIFA, the British Independent Film Awards. BIFA is an organization that celebrates, supports and promotes British independent cinema and filmmaking talent in the UK.

Capturing the coveted nomination for Best Independent Film are Bart Layton, Katherine Butler, Dimitri Doganis, Derrin Schlesinger and Mary Jane Skalski. The film’s director, Bart Layton has been personally nominated for three awards -- Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Debut Screenwriter. Other nominations include Best Supporting Actor nominations for Barry Keoghan and Evan Peters, Best Casting, Avy Kaufman, Best Cinematography, Ole Bratt Birkeland and Best Editing, Nick Fenton, Julian Hart and Chris Gill.

“We are floored,” said Ted Farnsworth, Chairman of MoviePass Ventures. “To reach the moon on our maiden voyage is absolutely phenomenal. We knew we had something special at the Sundance Film Festival when we got on board and these nominations more than confirm that we were right. We extend our congratulations, not only to our esteemed nominees, but to all of those honored by BIFA.”


About American Animals
Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk and Chas Allen are four friends who live an ordinary existence in Kentucky. After a visit to Transylvania University, Lipka comes up with the idea to steal the rarest and most valuable books from the school's library. As one of the most audacious art heists in U.S. history starts to unfold, the men question whether their attempts to inject excitement and purpose into their lives are simply misguided attempts at achieving the American dream.

About MoviePass Ventures
MoviePass Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HMNY, is dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers and distributors. Announced at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, MoviePass Ventures collaborates with film distributors and creatives to co-acquire rights in films and offer them enhanced performance in the theatrical window.

About Helios and Matheson Analytics
Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. (Nasdaq: HMNY) is a provider of information technology services and solutions, offering a range of technology platforms focusing on big data, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, social listening and consumer-centric technology. HMNY currently owns approximately 92% of the outstanding shares (excluding options and warrants) of MoviePass Inc., the nation’s premier movie-theater subscription service, 100% of the outstanding equity interests of MoviePass Ventures LLC, and 51% of the outstanding equity interests of MoviePass Films LLC. HMNY also owns Moviefone™, a multimedia media information and advertising service. HMNY’s holdings include RedZone Map™, a safety and navigation app for iOS and Android users, and a community-based ecosystem that features a socially empowered safety map app that enhances mobile GPS navigation using advanced proprietary technology. HMNY is headquartered in New York, NY and listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol HMNY. For more information, visit www.hmny.com.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

VIZ Media Announces "K: Seven Stories" Premiers at Anime NYC 2018

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE GLOBAL PREMIERE OF K: SEVEN STORIES “CIRCLE VISION – NAMELESS SONG -” AT ANIME NYC 2018

Catch Special Guest Appearances From K’s Producer and Voice Talent

San Francisco, CA — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces two special premieres at this year’s Anime NYC 2018. The North American premiere of the fifth story, K: SEVEN STORIES "MEMORY OF RED - BURN -” will take place Friday of the show, and Saturday will see the world premiere of the sixth and last story, K: SEVEN STORIES “ CIRCLE VISION – NAMELESS SONG -”, along with special guest appearances.

The Anime NYC convention and fan celebration takes place November 16th-18th, 2017 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Convention tickets and additional information are available at: http://animenyc.com. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #635.

VIZ Media also welcomes special guests at the “ CIRCLE VISION – NAMELESS SONG -” premiere, including Japanese voice actor Masakazu Morita, who portrays the character, Mishakuji Yukari, as well as K: SEVEN STORY’s executive producer, Go Nakanishi. Details on guest signing times and locations will be forthcoming.

Friday, November 16th

3:15pm - North American Premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES - "MEMORY OF RED - BURN -”, Anime NYC Main Stage

Join VIZ for the exclusive North American premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "MEMORY OF RED - BURN -.” Attendees will receive a special giveaway while supplies last!

Saturday, November 17th

3:45pm - Global Premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "Circle Vision - Nameless Song -", Anime NYC Main Stage

Join VIZ for the global premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "Circle Vision - Nameless Song -" that will be highlighted by special guests Masakazu Morita and Go Nakanishi. Get a behind the scenes during an audience Q&A session. Screening attendees will receive an exclusive giveaway.

VIZ Media holds the North American digital streaming, EST, home video, and merchandising rights to K (TV Season 1), feature film K: MISSING KINGS, and  K: RETURN OF KINGS (TV Season 2). Select titles are available now on home media DVD and Blu-ray formats.

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and 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 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, 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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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

VIZ Media Outlines Its Plans for "Anime NYC 2018"

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR ANIME NYC 2018

Join VIZ Media For Premieres, Official Panels, Signing Events, As Well As In-Booth Activities And Retail Exclusives

San Francisco, CA — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, plans an exciting weekend of panels, premiere screenings, special guests, autograph sessions, events, and retail exclusives during Anime NYC 2018.

The Anime NYC convention and fan celebration takes place November 16th-18th, 2018 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Tickets and additional information are available at: http://animenyc.com. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #635 in the Exhibit Hall.

This year, Anime NYC attendees are invited to attend the North American premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "MEMORY OF RED - BURN -” and the global premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "Circle Vision - Nameless Song -". Special guests will appear at the global premiere, including Japanese voice actor Masakazu Morita, who portrays the character, Mishakuji Yukari, and K’s producer Go Nakanishi.

VIZ Media will also host an official SAILOR MOON panel that will feature several voice actors for the popular anime property including Stephanie Sheh (English Sailor Moon), Robbie Daymond (English Tuxedo Mask), Toru Furuya (Japanese Tuxedo Mask) and more! Attendees can also look forward to an official company panel, which will deliver the latest news on upcoming releases and newly acquired anime and manga titles.

The VIZ Media booth at Anime NYC will feature fun activities and premium giveaways each day of the show. Please check the daily booth schedule for activity times, including the SAILOR MOON SUPERS Pegasus Dream Chase. Participants are invited to search the Exhibit Hall for Sailor Guardians and the majestic Pegasus to receive a special prize during specified times.

The in-booth VIZ Media retail area will offer a variety of must-have convention exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special VIZ Media 2018 POKÉMON: SUN AND MOON limited edition tote bag.

Notable VIZ Media Anime NYC exclusives items include:

    Japanese Manga Replicas - $15 each
    SAILOR MOON SUPERS T-Shirt - $15
    JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE – GOLDEN WIND Pin - $12
    NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Hand-Numbered Poster - $50

Special preorder, prestreet, and gift with purchase items:

    JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE SET 3 Limited Edition Blu-ray Preorder - $65
    SAILOR MOON SUPERS PART 2 Combo Pack with art card set - $55
    ABARA: COMPLETE DELUXE EDITION Manga Prestreet - $30
    WE NEVER LEARN Vol. 1 Manga Prestreet - $10
    RAN AND THE GRAY WORLD Vol. 1 Manga Prestreet - $15
    MY HERO ACADEMIA Vol. 16 Manga Prestreet - $10

VIZ Media Anime NYC 2018 Anime Premieres & Official Panels:

Friday, November 16th

3:15pm -K: SEVEN STORIES "Memory OF RED - BURN -” - Anime NYC Main Stage

Join VIZ Media for the exclusive North American premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES " MEMORY OF RED - BURN -”. Attendees will receive a special giveaway while supplies last!

Saturday, November 17th

2:15pm - Official VIZ Media Panel - Panel Room 2

Catch the VIZ editorial team as they share thrilling tales of upcoming releases! The panel will feature special guests, trivia, prizes, and the latest. All attendees will receive a special giveaway item while supplies last.

3:45pm - K: SEVEN STORIES "Circle Vision - Nameless Song -" Anime NYC Main Stage

Join us for the global premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "Circle Vision - Nameless Song -" that will be highlighted by special guests Masakazu Morita and Go Nakanishi. Catch insightful commentary a well as prize giveaways and an audience Q&A session.

Sunday, November 18th

12:45pm - Official SAILOR MOON Panel - Anime NYC Main Stage

Join members of the SAILOR MOON English and Japanese voice cast to celebrate all things SAILOR MOON! Get ready for exclusive announcements, and awesome prizes. All attendees will receive a special giveaway item while supplies last. Voice cast special guests include Stephanie Sheh (Sailor Moon), Robbie Daymond (Tuxedo Mask), and Toru Furuya (Japanese voice actor of Tuxedo Mask).

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and 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 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, 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, November 12, 2018

BOOM! Studios from Diamond Distributors for November 14, 2018

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