RICK REMENDER AND WES CRAIG’S

HOTLY ANTICIPATED DEADLY CLASS #1

SELLS OUT INSTANTLY

The first issue of Deadly Class is slated for a second printing

 

Fans of Rick Remender (BLACK SCIENCE, Uncanny Avengers) and Wes Craig are clamoring to snap up the last of DEADLY CLASS #1, which has sold out instantly and is already being declared a hit by readers and critics alike.    The hotly anticipated new series follows a group of teens in 1980s San Francisco who are training to be assassins in the most brutal high school on Earth. Here, the world’s top crime families send the next generation of killers to be trained. Murder is an art. Killing is a craft. At Kings Dominion High School for the Deadly Arts, the dagger in your back isn’t always metaphorical, nor is your fellow classmates' poison.   Early praise for DEADLY CLASS:   “First issues, much like pilot episodes, are riddled with obstacles for creative teams to overcome. Deadly Class jumps every hurdle, and clocking in at 36 pages, is a lengthy introduction to what promises to be an brilliant and engaging story.” —Lindsey Morris, Newsarama   “Deadly Class is one kick ass comic book. Amazing art, lettering, coloring and story. This is the whole package, folks.” —Benjamin Bailey, IGN   “We've been waiting for Rick Remender and Wes Craig's DEADLY CLASS for months and it was absolutely worth the wait... We're almost getting spoiled here with the story and art. Don't miss out on this new series. You'll definitely regret it if you do.” —Tony Guerrero, Comic Vine   “It's not often that you see an action sequence commandeer a book for 11 pages (out of 36)... and the reader is left thrilled and off-balance in the best possible way.” —Jason Tabrys, Den of Geek!   DEADLY CLASS #1 has completely sold out at the distributor level, but may still be available in comic stores. It is currently available digitally on the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com) and the official Image Comics iOS app, as well as on Comixology on the web (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.   Image Comics is pleased to announce that the first issue will be going back to print to meet customer demand. The second printing of DEADLY CLASS #1 (Diamond Code DEC138365) will release on 2/26.   DEADLY CLASS #2 will release on 2/26 and can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code DEC130566.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

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

SEX CRIMINALS—IF YOU HAVEN’T READ IT YET, YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE

The fourth issue of the critically-acclaimed, reader-addictive series goes into second printing

The fourth issue of Chip Zdarsky and Matt Fraction's SEX CRIMINALS, the critically-acclaimed series that people can’t stop talking about, has sold out instantly at the distributor level and will be going into a second printing.    For the second printing cover of issue four, Zdarsky focused on Jon after his encounter with the Sex Police, fresh from being attacked with a, uh... with... uh... fresh from being attacked.   SEX CRIMINALS only just launched on 9/25/2013, but quickly caught the attention of critics and readers alike. Time magazine dubbed SEX CRIMINALS the #1 comic series of the year, Multiversity Comics named it Best New Series of 2013, ComicsAlliance recognized Chip Zdarsky as one of the Best Artists of 2013, and writer/actor Wil Wheaton calls it “one of the best things I’ve ever read, period.”   SEX CRIMINALS #4 has completely sold out at the distributor level, but may still be available in comic stores. It is currently available digitally on the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com) and the official Image Comics iOS app, as well as on Comixology on the web (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.   Image Comics is pleased to announce that the fourth issue will be going back to print to meet customer demand. The second printing of SEX CRIMINALS #4 (Diamond Code DEC138205) will release on 2/19.    SEX CRIMINALS #5 will release on 3/19 and can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code: DEC130595. Issues 1-4 will all be available and in print at the time of the fifth issue's release.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

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

ZERO IS A PERFECT TEN

The critically-acclaimed boundary-pushing thriller series

collected in trade paperback

Ales Kot’s (CHANGE, Secret Avengers) gripping spy thriller ZERO: AN EMERGENCY, VOL. 1 is the inaugural collection of the hit ongoing series, arrives in stores in February for the low price of $9.99 from Image Comics.   Praise for ZERO:   “This is Zero, and it’s where all the action is. Have a seat.” —Jonathan Hickman (THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS, EAST OF WEST)   “With Zero, Kot continues to push boundaries of both form and content to stunning and inspiring effect. A new kind of spy thriller written with scope, intelligence and flat out gripping storytelling, Zero is easily one of my favorite reads of the year.” —Scott Snyder (SEVERED, Batman)   Edward Zero is the perfect execution machine—a spy who breaks the rules to get things done, fighting terrorism all over the world. Zero was the best spy the Agency had—and then he realized he was working for the wrong side.   Critical acclaim for ZERO:   “If you're looking for a different type of comic with a great story, art and colors plus loads of action and intrigue, this is the one for you.” —Tony Guerrero, Comic Vine   "Zero is going to be worth keeping an eye on.” —James Hunt, Comic Book Resources   “Zero has become one of the finest specimens that the comic book medium has to offer.” —David Henderson, Multiversity Comics   “The ending hits you like a silenced 9mm handgun. Definitely a striking read.” —David Pepose, Newsarama   With art by Michael Walsh, Tradd Moore, Mateus Santolouco, Morgan Jeske, Will Tempest and Jordie Bellaire, ZERO’s art is as varied and provocative as its pulse-pounding storyline.   ZERO: AN EMERGENCY, VOL. 1 (ISBN: 978-1-60706-863-1) collects issues 1-5 and arrives in stores on 2/19 at a special introductory price of $9.99. It can be pre-ordered using Diamond Code: DEC130554.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

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

FANS WILL REJOICE IN THE GLORY OF IT ALL

The acclaimed apocalyptic war saga, collected in its entirety

This April, Ross Campbell (Wet Moon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Joe Keatinge (SHUTTER, Marvel Knights: Hulk) present GLORY: THE COMPLETE SAGA HC, collecting the critically-acclaimed and brutally told tale in one amazing edition from Image Comics.   Collecting the contemporary reimagining of Rob Liefeld's classic character by Keatinge and Campbell, GLORY: THE COMPLETE SAGA includes GLORY issues 23-34 for the very first time in a deluxe, oversized hardcover edition—encased in a stunning wraparound cover featuring new art from Ross. Also included are never-before-seen sketchbook materials, scripts, commentary, and interviews.    Praise for GLORY:   “Some of the most innovative and ballsy work comics has seen for a long time. This is a re-launch, people.” —Kelly Thompson, Comic Book Resources   “As long as Keatinge and Campbell turn in work this good, I'm in with this book for the long haul. You should be, too.” —Rob McMonigal, Newsarama   “Whatever you do, read this run because it's cemented a place in my top 10 series of 2013, less than three months into the year.” —Poet Mase, IGN   “Whether its action, drama, suspense or just about anything else, Glory #33 delivers with its usual colorful and detailed art style and writing.” —Edward, Unleash the Fanboy   GLORY: THE COMPLETE SAGA HC (ISBN: 978-1-60706-960-7) collects issues 23-34 and arrives in stores on 4/23 for $34.99. It can be pre-ordered using Diamond Code: FEB140525.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

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

Cliff Chiang In The Spotlight in TwoMorrows' latest "Modern Masters" volume

The artist of DC's breakout hit Wonder Woman shares stories about his work, career and path to comics stardom.

(RALEIGH, NC) As the artist of DC's New 52 breakout hit Wonder Woman series, Cliff Chiang's star has never shone brighter. His bold, graphic style has a classic feel with a modern sensibility, and it's no wonder he's become one of the industry's top illustrators. Now comics journalist Chris Arrant and editor Eric Nolen-Weathington reveal just how Chiang went from promising assistant editor to in-demand freelance artist in Modern Masters: Cliff Chiang.

Upon first seeing Chiang's work, Eisner Award-winning comics creator Paul Pope felt "the work was distinct and had an aura of European cartooning, clean-lined and crisp, yet still playing within the arena of American contemporary comics. The brush was his evident weapon of choice, the work breathed. One could see the thumbprint of Vittorio Giardino, a little Crepax, Steranko, and even Javier Pulido in Cliff’s work. Some Mazzucchelli. There was a grace and urgency coming to the front, his stuff stood out, and happily it still does." Pope was so impressed with Chiang's comics that he penned the introduction to the new Modern Masters book.

Modern Masters: Cliff Chiang features a career-spanning interview and loads of both iconic and rarely seen artwork from Cliff's personal files. In addition to talking about his celebrated runs on Wonder Woman, Green Arrow/Black Canary, and Detective Comics, Cliff also pulls back the curtain on never-before-seen projects including a Aquaman graphic novel and a pulp Batman series. There's also an in-depth look into the artist's work process, and an extensive gallery of commissioned pieces, many in full-color. 

"I'm fascinated by the different creative and professional paths an artist can take, and as an avid fan of the Modern Masters series it's really an honor to be included," Chiang said. "With hours of in-depth interviews exploring the evolution of my career and artistic process and many pieces of unseen and unpublished art, it's my hope this volume is as interesting to read as it was to put together."

Modern Masters: Cliff Chiang will arrive in comic book stores and booksellers on February 5, 2014, and is available for pre-order now at www.twomorrows.com. The 120-page trade paperback retails for $15.95, and a digital edition is also available from the publisher's website and App Store app.

A free preview can be found at this link:

http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1093

The print edition can be ordered at any comic book shop using Diamond Comic Distributors Order Code: OCT131328

and through major booksellers and Amazon.com with ISBN-13: 978-1-60549-050-2

TwoMorrows Publishing is an internationally-known publisher of magazines and books celebrating the art and history of comics. Founded in 1994 by John and Pamela Morrow, TwoMorrows publishes the acclaimed Modern Masters book series spotlighting the best of today's comics creators, as well as the magazines Back Issue!, Alter Ego, Draw!, Comic Book Creator, and The Jack Kirby Collector.

ELEPHANTMEN! AN IRRESISTIBLE PULP SCIENCE-FICTION NOIR

A new arc and a low introductory price

makes this the perfect jumping-on point

 

A new arc, a new slim trade paperback format, and a low introductory price make this the perfect opportunity to join the legions of ELEPHANTMEN fans with ELEPHANTMEN 2260, BOOK ONE, written by Richard Starkings and featuring art by Axel Medellin.   Jack Farrell is a private detective who never gave a second thought to the Elephantmen—until he was paid to. Read the comic John Layman, writer of the New York Times bestselling CHEW calls, "not just the best science-fiction on the market today, but simply one of the absolute best comics. An epic, affecting, unforgettable exploration of the human condition."   ELEPHANTMEN 2260, BOOK ONE collects issues 51-55.    Praise for ELEPHANTMEN 2260:   “A new beginning is definitely how I would bill this book. It doesn't erase anything that's come before but just puts one of the main characters in a different corner of the universe. If you love science-fiction mixed with some hard boiled characters and some strong character work then you should pick this up.” —Brandon Borzelli, ComicList   “Get it for the main story, get it for the back up, get Elephantmen, one of the best comics on the rack that far too few people are reading.” —Bob Bretall, ComicSpectrum   “Starkings brilliant storytelling wouldn't be anything without Axel Medellin's art adding to it. The emotion of this book is told through Medellin's facial expressions and close ups. His ability to draw advanced technology and mutilated and mangled fetus' help ground the story in a futuristic setting.” —Lenny Wojt, Nerds on the Rocks   ELEPHANTMEN: 2260 BOOK ONE TP (ISBN: 978-1-60706-960-7), collecting ELEPHANTMEN #51-55, arrives in stores on 4/2 at a low introductory price of $9.99. It can be pre-ordered using Diamond Code FEB140572.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

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

TEAM NINJA AND DARK HORSE COMICS KICK OFF

YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z DIGITAL COMIC SERIES

Comic-Inspired Action Title Confirms New North American Release Date

Team NINJA and Dark Horse Comics today launched the three-part YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z digital comic series, providing insight into the backstory in three revealing vignettes. Yaiba takes a break from slaughtering zombies in the debut issue to tell the tale of how his often bloody sword became to be known as “Heartless” as he recounts the story to Miss Monday. Initially released digitally with an all-new full color print comic to be available with the game, as it launches on its newly confirmed North American release date of March 18, 2014, the series is brought to life by Writers Tim Seeley and Josh Emmons, Artist Rafael Ortiz, Colorist Carlos Badilla with special cover art by James Harren. The comic will be available for free download at the Dark Horse Digital Store, www.digital.darkhorse.com, as well as through the Dark Horse Comics app (available through iTunes & Google Play). The comic can be found at: https://digital.darkhorse.com/profile/4128.yaiba-ninja-gaiden-z-1/

In YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z, players will battle fierce zombies as Yaiba, a cyborg ninja who will do anything to get revenge and stay alive. Cleaved in two, he is brought back to life with cyber-technology. Brandishing his ninja sword and the mecha weapons in his cyber arm, he slaughters zombies with brutal, over-the-top abandon. Step into a stylized living comic book where stunning graphics depict a world gone mad. Hordes of undead can only be stopped by Yaiba’s willingness to use any means necessary to get the job done. Will he kill by turning his cyber arm into a razor chainsaw for slicing up undead—or just rip off an opponent’s arms to use as zombie nunchucks? Both possibilities fill Yaiba’s heart with twisted laughter in this collaboration between famed developers Team NINJA and comcept’s Keiji Inafune.

YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z will be available for the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Steam® (PC) March 18, 2014. This title has been rated M (Mature) by the ESRB.

More information about YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z can be found at www.YaibaNGZ.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/YaibaNinjaGaidenZ and Twitter https://twitter.com/YaibaNGZ.

                   

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MAIN STREET FILMS ACQUIRES JOE MANGANIELLO’S “LA BARE” FROM 3:59

 

High profile Slamdance premiere results in competitive deal-making for theatrical release

 

PARK CITY, UT – Main Street Films announced today the acquisition of Joe Manganiello’s La Bare.  Manganiello’s production company 3:59 Inc., run by brother Nick Manganiello, produced the crowd-pleasing documentary.  The Magic Mike star’s directorial debut gives an insider’s look at the history, the lives and the culture of the most popular male strip club in the world, La Bare Dallas.

 

The movie premiered Sunday night as one of the most high-profile films in Slamdance history.  The appetite was strong and tickets were hard to come by for the sold-out, raucous premiere, which was attended by the La Bare dancers featured in the documentary, and followed by a Q&A with Elvis Mitchell after the screening.  Slamdance’s President and Co-Founder, Peter Baxter, had this to say about the screening, “During programming, we knew the audience would go wild for La Bare and they certainly did!”

 

Main Street Films’ Chairman, Craig Chang, and President, Harrison Kordestani, were amongst those in attendance, and after seeing the audience reaction to the film, made their opening offer in the lobby of the Treasure Mountain Inn less than five minutes after the credits rolled.  The deal is mid-six figures for North American and Chinese rights and said to include a theatrical guaranty and commitment for a minimum 20-market US release to take place in Summer 2014. 

 

“Our mantra is ‘engaging entertainment’ and that’s across all genres,” said Harrison Kordestani, President of Main Street Films. “From indie, action, romance, drama, comedy, and now documentary…Main Street Films is committed to creating a diverse universe of films that have a unique voice and vision.  We are really impressed with what Joe has produced and are excited to partner with him on distributing La Bare in North America.”

 

“I was immediately impressed by Main Street's excitement, vision, resources and character,” said the pic’s director Joe Manganiello.  “I got that sense in my gut right away that this was the right company to help launch 3:59's flagship film La Bare, as well as form a strong partnership for future projects.”

 

World-renowned DJ, Zach “Z-Trip” Sciacca, composed the music for the film, enhancing the project with an additional layer of emotional depth and hipness, and played the packed after-party where multiple distributors were trying to find time to discuss a deal with the Executive Producers and film reps, Shaun Redick and Ray Mansfield, of Movie Package Company.

 

Pic adds another dimension to an already over-achieving career for Manganiello, who can count television star (True Blood, How I Met Your Mother), film star (upcoming Sabotage, Magic Mike, Raimi’s Spider-Man series), and successful author (Evolution with Gallery Books, a Simon & Schuster company) amongst his career accomplishments to date.  Now add film auteur.   

 

The deal was negotiated by Harrison Kordestani on behalf of Main Street Films and by Executive Producers Shaun Redick and Ray Mansfield of Movie Package Company.

 

 

About 3:59

Brothers Joe and Nick Manganiello launched 3:59 Inc. in 2012, focusing on the production and development of film, television and new media properties.  The feature-length documentary, La Bare, marks the company’s first project and the directorial debut for Joe, known to audiences for his roles as "Big Dick Richie" in Steven Soderbergh's male stripper phenomenon Magic Mike and as werewolf "Alcide Herveaux," on HBO's True Blood.  Nick’s entertainment industry experience includes positions with the Grammy’s, William Morris Agency, current programming at CBS, and film production/finance company Intrepid Pictures.  With a diverse and rich slate in development, 3:59's mission is to deliver smart and commercial content across multiple platforms.

 

About Main Street Films

Established in 2007, Main Street Films is an independent entertainment company and has emerged as one of the industry's most exciting film finance, development, acquisition, production, distribution, VOD and home entertainment driven ensembles.  On the distribution side, Main Street Films focuses on creating and distributing high quality films across multiple genres for diverse audiences within the global entertainment space.  Main Street Films releases the college comedy “Bank$tas” on April 18th and coming soon is “John Doe: Vigilante,” a crime thriller starring “Battlestar Galactica’s” Jamie Bamber on March 21st.  http://www.mainstreetfilms.net/

 

On the production side Main Street Films, along with RKO pictures, recently wrapped on the action comedy “Barely Lethal,” starring Oscar® nominee Hailee Steinfeld, Jessica Alba, Sophie Turner, and Oscar® nominee Samuel L. Jackson.  “Barely Lethal” is slated for a September 2014 release.

 

About Movie Package Company

Shaun Redick and Ray Mansfield, managing partners of Movie Package Company, LLC, combine for 25 years of professional, entertainment industry experience and executive deal-making while working for some of the most elite Hollywood corporations including William Morris, International Creative Management, 3 Arts Entertainment and The Collective. MPC recently announced the new thriller Blood Mountain, directed by Sergei Bodrov (The Seventh Son, Mongol), which is set for a 2014 production in Morocco, as well as John Moore’s next action thriller true story, The Englishman. Redick and Mansfield’s recent credits include multiple Academy-Award® nominee, The Messenger, starring Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster, Steve Buscemi and Samantha Morton; Tucker Max’s #1 New York Times bestselling book adapted into the hit comedy I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell; and Powder Blue starring Forrest Whitaker, Jessica Biel, Eddie Redmayne, Patrick Swayze and Ray Liotta. Their newest, action revenge thriller In the Blood, starring Gina Carano, Danny Trejo and Stephen Lang will hit theaters this April.

 

About Slamdance 

The 2014 Slamdance Film Festival will run concurrently with the Sundance Film Festival, January 17-23, 2014 in Park City, Utah. Slamdance continues to serve as a showcase for the discovery and development of emerging independent talent and unique cinematic visions. Slamdance is the only festival programmed entirely by filmmakers. With over half of 2013's feature films having found distribution after premiering in Park City, Slamdance continues to be a fertile ground for new filmmakers to begin their careers.

 

Notable Slamdance alumni who first gained notice at the festival include: Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Rises), Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity), Marc Forster (World War Z), Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite), Lena Dunham (Girls), Benh Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild), Anthony & Joe Russo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier), Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) and Lynn Shelton (Humpday).

 

The organization supports its alumni beyond the festival, by increasing exhibition opportunities through international and domestic On The Road events and developing commercial distribution through Slamdance Studios. 2013 VOD releases include Daniel Martinico's OK, Good, Rudd Simmons' The First Season, Monteith McCollum's Hybrid, and Eleanor Burke and Ron Eyal's Stranger Things. Slamdance's 2013 On The Road program has traveled to Austin, Detroit, Los Angeles and New York, further supporting award-winning feature films such as Nicole Teeny's Bible Quiz, Matt Johnson's The Dirties and James E. Duff's Hank and Asha, as well as a selection of local short filmmakers.

 

The 2014 Slamdance Film Festival Sponsors include MixBit, Blackmagic Design, Vimeo, and The Directors Guild of America. Further support is given by Different By Design, Pierce Law Group, InkHead Promotional Products, and Variety. Celebrating our 20th festival season, multimedia platform Gawk, will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of Slamdance TV for the 2014 Festival. Slamdance is once again proud to partner with sponsors who share our unique vision, and support emerging artists who are pushing the boundaries of independent filmmaking.

 

Slamdance is proud to introduce MixBit and Blackmagic Design as festival award sponsors. The Slamdance Trailer Competition, presented by MixBit, offers all filmmakers accepted into the 2014 festival an opportunity to create their best trailer. Entrants' work will be presented on MixBit.com and the finalists will have their trailers shown during the festival. The winner will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on January 23, 2014. Blackmagic Design will be joining the presentation with their sponsorship of the 2014 Blackmagic Design Cinematography Award. 

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS A RANGE OF NEW DIGITAL MANGA OFFERINGS TO FANS DURING THE SECOND-HALF OF JANUARY

Catch The Digital Debut Of Osamu Tezuka’s Manga Masterpiece PHOENIX, And Special Print WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Jump Pack

VIZ Media has detailed a host of new digital manga offerings as well as an update to the digital WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Starter Pack to kick off the second-half of January. A new WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Jump Pack, combining a 3-month WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP digital subscription, YU-GI-OH! Collectible Card, and print edition sneak peek of series featured in the anthology, is also now available in stores.

Casual and die-hard fans alike won’t want to miss the host of new digital manga updates available scheduled to debut today and January 28^th on VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App for the Apple iPad^®, iPhone^® and iPod^® touch, Android-powered smart phones and 7” tablets. The digital manga titles are also available on the Nook, Kindle, Kobo, iBooks and GooglePlay stores, and readers can now explore and enjoy a wide range of new and classic series that spans more than 2,000 volumes across 170 different series.

An update to the popular and free WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Starter Pack is also available at VIZManga.com; no subscription or purchase is necessary. The update also includes the first chapter of the new ALL YOU NEED IS KILL manga, by acclaimed creator Takeshi Obata (artist for DEATH NOTE and more), based on the bestselling novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. With the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Starter Pack, manga fans can get up-to-date on all current series featured in the world’s most popular weekly manga magazine before diving into the latest issue. WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP carries the latest installments of some of the world’s most popular manga series including ONE PIECE, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, NISEKOI, BLEACH, TORIKO, and WORLD TRIGGER, released digitally by VIZ Media each week to English readers on the same day as their general release in Japan. For more information on WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and exclusive subscriber offers, please visit shonenjump.viz.com.

Also new for the second-half of January is the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Jump Pack, which gives Shonen Jump fans an ideal way to access all of the publication’s great manga, secure collectable Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, and gain access to 3 months of digital WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP content in one convenient location.  The first full issue for 2014 is now available, and features a Yu-Gi-Oh! "Archfiend Commander" Card along with a chance to win an extra “Slifer: The Sky Dragon” card. Complete details are contained in the new issue. The Jump Pack is rated ‘T’ for Teens, carries an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN, and is available exclusively through retailers serviced by Diamond Comic Distributors. Interested fans should check with their local comics retailer for availability.

The second-half of January also sees the digital debut of Osamu Tezuka’s legendary manga masterwork PHOENIX, as well as updates to 17 other popular ongoing manga series, including the exciting conclusion to the action series BLACK CAT, and new multi-volume updates to other series including BABY & ME, BOYS OVER FLOWERS, FIREFIGHTER! DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M, KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC (SAINT SEIYA), MUHYO & ROJI’S BUREAU OF SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATION, SKIP BEAT!, and YUYU HAKUSHO.

PHOENIX Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens · MSRP: $10.99 (U.S. / CAN)

Considered by many to be the peak of Osamu Tezuka's artistic achievement and called his "life's work" by the author, PHOENIX is composed of twelve complex stories linked by the presence of the mythical bird, an immortal guardian of the universal life force. Read in order, the separate stories jump across time, alternating between a distant future and a distant past, converging on the present, with characters from one story being reincarnated in another. With grand historical sweep, the self-contained opening volume of Osamu Tezuka's acclaimed PHOENIX saga gives an epic account of the human spirit in a time of chaos and warfare, where would-be warrior Nagi and his crew struggle against the elements, invaders, and history itself.

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 iBooks and GooglePlay Stores.

All manga volumes are generally available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) each and readers can also explore all titles with free Chapter 1 previews of every series. For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or www.VIZ.com/apps.

Download the free VIZ Manga App for Android and iOS devices at www.VIZ.com/apps.

To learn more about VIZ Manga, please visit www.vizmanga.com.

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FORCES UNITE as WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES LEGO® Legends of chima™:

The Lion, the Crocodile and the Power of the CHI Season 1 part 1

ON THE DVD JANUARY 28, 2014

Featuring 10 Battle-Filled Episodes on Two Discs!

BURBANK, CA (November XX, 2013) – Get ready for all-out action when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases LEGO® LEGENDS OF CHIMA™: THE LION, THE CROCODILE AND THE POWER OF THE CHI SEASON 1 PART 1. Produced by Warner Bros Animation and based on the popular line of construction toys comes to DVD January 28th for $19.97 SRP. Order due date is December 24, 2013. 

LEGO® LEGENDS OF CHIMA™: THE LION, THE CROCODILE AND THE POWER OF THE CHI SEASON 1 PART 1 provides the ultimate blend of action and humor guaranteed to entertain fans of all ages. For a thousand years, animal tribes have rules the land of CHIMA, their stories, and the stories of those who seek to destroy them, are known as … THE LEGENDS OF CHIMA.

The kingdom of CHIMA has become a battle ground for eight animal tribes, best friends that have become enemies. The animals fight for control of a natural resource called CHI, a powerful element that is both a source of life and potential destruction. Only a few brave heroes in CHIMA understand the true nature of CHI, and the possible downfall of CHIMA that will result from its misuse. Animals throughout the kingdom relied on the magical CHI orbs to energize their vehicles, gear and themselves. The orbs were a power source that the Lions had always shared equally with everyone. They played and worked together, cooperated and prospered- until the outbreak of the CHIMA conflicts. As conflict spreads, the fate of the kingdom of CHIMA hangs in the balance.

“LEGO® LEGENDS OF CHIMA™: THE LION, THE CROCODILE AND THE POWER OF THE CHI SEASON 1 PART 1 is the unique combination of action and humor, that is sure to delight LEGO fans around the world,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing. “We are pleased to release the first half of season one, exciting entertainment that can be shared and enjoyed by fans of all ages.”

Episodes:

1. The Legends of CHIMA
2. The Great Story
3. The Warrior Within
4. The Joy Ride
5. Market Day
6. Attack on Eagle Spire
7. The Hundred Year Moon
8. The Biggest Race Ever
9. Gorillas Gone Wild
10. Foxtrot

BASICS

Street Date: January 28, 2014

Order Due Date: December 24, 2013

Languages: English and Spanish

 

Audio: Dolby Surround Stereo

Color / Closed Captioned

TV Rating:  TV-Y7

LEGO® LEGENDS OF CHIMA™: THE LION, THE CROCODILE AND THE POWER OF THE CHI SEASON 1 PART 1

DVD SRP: $19.97

DVD UPC: 883929383221

DVD Catalog #: 1000442877

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