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Wednesday, June 01, 2016
SONY’S STREAMING NETWORK, CRACKLE, RELEASES FIRST TRAILER AND KEY ART FOR NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE DEAD RISING: ENDGAME STARRING JESSE METCALFE AND DENNIS HAYSBERT
BASED ON THE POPULAR VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE OF THE SAME NAME, MOVIE IS SET TO PREMIERE MONDAY, JUNE 20TH
CULVER CITY, CA (June 1, 2016) – Sony’s streaming network Crackle today released its first trailer and key art from the upcoming original movie Dead Rising: Endgame, set to premiere on Monday, June 20th.
Dead Rising: Endgame stars Jesse Metcalfe (“Desperate Housewives,” “Dallas”), Keegan Connor Tracy (“Once Upon a Time,” “Bates Motel”), Dennis Haysbert (“24,” Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), Marie Avgeropoulos (‘The 100’), Billy Zane (Zoolander 2, Titanic), and Jessica Harmon (“iZombie”). The film is based off of the popular video game franchise Dead Rising
and begins by dropping us into the zombie-infested quarantined zone of
East Mission City where investigative reporter Chase Carter must stop a
secret government conspiracy which, though seemingly aimed at ending the
country’s zombie epidemic, will also kill millions of innocent
civilians.
The Dead Rising video
game franchise, created by Capcom, is hugely successful, having sold
over 9.1 million copies worldwide. Jesse Metcalfe returns to Dead Rising: Endgame as
Chase Carter, the well-known television journalist who goes back
underground to stop the military’s rogue operation and break the
ultimate story. Keegan Connor Tracy returns as camera operator and
producer, Jordan Blair. Attempting to thwart their plans is Dennis
Haysbert reprising his role as General Lyons, a crooked Military
Intelligence Officer. Patrick Sabongui returns in a new role, playing a
skilled zombie killer and video game aficionado who talks a big and
crude game to mask his gentle side.
Dead Rising: Endgame is directed by Pat Williams (“Continuum”), written by Michael Ferris (Terminator Salvation) and produced by Legendary Digital Media and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
For more information, visit the official DEAD RISING movie Facebook Page and follow @WatchDeadRising on Twitter. Join the conversation with #DeadRisingEndgame and #Crackle.
About Crackle
Crackle,
a unit of Sony Pictures Television, programs Hollywood movies, popular
TV shows, original series and feature films for the world’s connected
audience. Available in 21 countries on every screen, Crackle is always
freely accessible with no subscription or commitments required. The
streaming service houses a robust library of original programming
available anytime, anywhere on every connected device. Crackle is
available on Facebook or follow @Crackle on Twitter for real time
updates. For additional information, please go to www.crackle.com.
Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $12 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES MULTIPLE NEW LICENSED PRODUCT PARTNERS FOR ONE-PUNCH MAN
A
Collectible Array Of Unique High Quality Products Based On The Smash
Hit Anime/Manga Action Series To Be Produced By Leading Brand Partners
San Francisco, CA, June 1, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, has announced several notable new product licensing partners for the hit anime/manga action property, ONE-PUNCH MAN.
The
announcement comes ahead of VIZ Media’s participation at the upcoming
2016 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, NV later this month and positions
ONE-PUNCH MAN for penetration into the substantial North American
consumer market. The manga series is widely read and featured regularly
on literary bestseller lists such as the New York Times and Nielsen
BookScan, while the anime counterpart is watched by millions of fans
online.
The
new product partners cover a diverse array of consumer categories
including apparel, collectible figures, posters, and other personal
accessories. Partners include Ata-Boy, Inc., Bioworld Merchandising,
Inc., Great Eastern Entertainment, Isaac Morris Limited, and Trends
International LLC. Products from these companies are carried by some of
the nation’s leading retailers including Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble,
FYE, Game Stop, Hot Topic, JC Penny’s Target, and Walgreens.
Ata-Boy, Inc.
Product Description: Magnets and Buttons
Bioworld Merchandising, Inc.
Product description: Underwear, Loungewear, and Apparel Accessories (headwear, bags, gloves, knit headwear, scarves, hosiery, wallets)
Great Eastern Entertainment
Product Description: Assorted Accessories and Novelties
Isaac Morris Limited
Product Description:
Apparel and Accessories Including Men's, Juniors, and Ladies T-shirts,
Tanks, Hoodies, Fashion Tops, Swimwear, Scarves, Key Chains, Hats,
Backpacks, Plush Wallets Mugs, and Bedding
Trends International LLC
Product Description: Collectible Full-Color Posters
“ONE-PUNCH
MAN is a riveting anime and manga series that has become extremely
popular with audiences and we are very happy to build upon this success
with an array of new licensed product partners that will give fans
plenty of fun ways to celebrate their love of this property,” says
Kensuke Mase, Director, Consumer Products, VIZ Media. “We look forward
to ONE-PUNCH MAN continuing to captivate audiences and to announcing
additional product licensing news very soon.”
In ONE-PUNCH MAN, nothing
about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes,
from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive
physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem
– he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on!
Every time a promising villain appears, he beats the snot out of ’em
with one punch! Can Saitama finally find an opponent who can go
toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a
life of super-powered boredom?
For additional information on ONE-PUNCH MAN and other anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the field of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF THE COMPLETE RANMA ½ ANIME SERIES IN NEW BLU-RAY STANDARD EDITION SETS
Beloved Martial Arts Anime Returns In Seven New Adventure-Packed Standard Edition Blu-ray Releases
San Francisco, CA, May 31, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premiere company in the field of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the release of new Blu-ray Standard Editions for all 7 RANMA ½ home media sets.
The
RANMA ½ Blu-ray sets, which present the complete 161-episode series,
are available now and sold individually with an MSRP of $49.99 U.S. /
$57.99 CAN. Each set features 23 episodes across 3 discs, along with a
variety of bonus material. Extras include convention highlights and
RANMA ½ panel discussions, episode previews, series trailers, and a
special 7-part “We Love Ranma” series that takes audiences behind
the scenes, detailing the processes of the manga and anime release and
the enduring popularity of this iconic action adventure series.
RANMA ½ Blu-ray episodes are presented in full
1080p High Definition resolution with the series’ original, un-cropped
4:3 aspect ratio. Subtitled and English dubbed dialogue options are
available for all episodes.
In
the classic RANMA ½ anime series, Ranma Saotome never thought a martial
arts training mission to China would turn out like this! An accidental
dunk in a cursed spring changes boy Ranma into a young girl, every time
he is splashed with cold water. Hot water reverses the effect - but only
until next time!
“RANMA
½ is one of anime’s most beloved series and we have been very gratified
to see how the story and characters continue to resonate with multiple
generations of fans,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Marketing Manager, Animation. “Our
original run of Limited Edition Blu-ray sets sold out quickly, but we
are pleased to make the legendary series available once again across 7
new Standard Edition Blu-ray editions that contain the exact same
episode content and bonus features included in the earlier sets. We
invite fans to add this epic series to their personal collections.”
RANMA
½ manga creator Rumiko Takahashi is one of Japan’s most prolific and
respected manga artists and is the creator of several long running
series including MAISON IKKOKU, RANMA ½, and INUYASHA – all published in
North America by VIZ Media. The spotlight on her prolific career began
in 1978 when she won an honorable mention in Shogakukan's annual New
Comic Artist Contest for Those Selfish Aliens. Later that same year, her boy-meets-alien comedy series, Urusei Yatsura, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday.
This phenomenally successful manga series was adapted into anime format
and also spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release
movies, all incredibly popular. Takahashi followed up the success of her
debut series with one blockbuster hit after another— MAISON IKKOKU ran from 1980 to 1987, RANMA ½ from 1987 to 1996, and INUYASHA from 1996 to 2008. Other notable works include MERMAID SAGA, RUMIC THEATER, ONE-POUND GOSPEL, and RIN-NE (all also published in North America by VIZ Media).
For more information on RANMA ½ or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the field of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
The Revolution Is Here
IDW Merges Their Iconic Hasbro Comics in an Epic Crossover Event San Diego, CA (June 1, 2016) – IDW Publishing has unveiled its most ambitious comic book publishing venture in its history revolving around its fan-favorite titles based on Hasbro properties. The “Revolution” event marks the birth of a comic book crossover that will be comprised of not only the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE properties, but also all-new properties MICRONAUTS, ROM, and ACTION MAN, as well as the launch of a long-awaited M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand series.  This is not a reboot—rather, the Revolution series takes many of the building blocks of what has come before from IDW and builds on them anew, bringing all these elements together in an epic event that results in an all-new status quo for all involved. Everything fans have enjoyed up to this point remains intact as part of this ongoing continuity. The ramifications of Revolution will extend well beyond the event, as all of these iconic characters will henceforth exist in the same universe, altering the scope of IDW editorial in all the Hasbro series from this moment onward. Revolution, the bi-weekly five-issue event series that launches this initiative, will be co-written by Cullen Bunn (MICRONAUTS) and John Barber (TRANSFORMERS) with art by Fico Ossio (MICRONAUTS). The event kicks off with a world-shaking threat that brings all opposing factions together in a storyline that just might see the destruction of the universe before it can truly begin! All aforementioned titles will tie-in to the event with a bevy of talent on board including:
“The Revolution series builds out of a detail that was introduced in IDW’s first-ever issue of TRANSFORMERS in 2005,” said IDW’s Chief Creative Officer, Chris Ryall. “So to finally be able to build upon the various story elements we’ve seeded over the years, and which come into play in a big way starting with July’s ROM #1 even before the launch of Revolution, is a blast. We’ve been working toward a full-fledged universe for some time and it’s great fun to be able to finally bring it to vivid life, especially since it allows us to give the world new titles like the very-requested M.A.S.K., as well as some exciting new books still to be announced.” “We’ve done plenty of crossovers in the past,” said Michael Kelly, Head of Global Publishing at Hasbro, “but nothing near this scope or scale. Our heroes, whether they are from Earth or from distant reaches of the galaxy, all have one thing in common: their powers and abilities are based primarily on technology. We have been able to use this fact to build a natural and believable link between all of these disparate characters. The result is a complex and dynamic world where all manner of conflicts and team-ups can and will exist. If you are a fan of Hasbro’s brands, your time is now.” As Revolution rolls out, each associated series will receive its own “Revolution” one-shot that ties in to the main event. Revolution will feature an array of variant covers with stunning cover art by Brandon Peterson, Tradd Moore, John Byrne, James Biggie, Adam Riches, Guido Guidi, Ken Christensen, Art Baltazar, and more. Nothing will be the same after the Revolution erupts this September with issues 1 & 2 plus one-shot tie-ins (G.I. JOE, MICRONAUTS, ROM) all available to order together. Take a stand! | |
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| About IDW IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC:IDWM) is a fully integrated media company, which includes publishing, games, entertainment, and the San Diego Comic Art Gallery. IDW Publishing’s comic book and graphic novel catalog includes some of the world’s most popular entertainment brands, including Transformers, My Little Pony, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Disney’s classic characters. At IDW’s core is its commitment to creator-owned comics including 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, Wormwood, Ragnarök, V-Wars, and Archangel by bestselling sci-fi author William Gibson. IDW Publishing is also home to the acclaimed and award-winning imprints; Top Shelf, The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions, showcasing the greatest original art ever published in American comic books. IDW Games’ diverse line-up includes the international phenomenon Machi Koro, as well as hit licensed games such as X-Files, Back to the Future, The Godfather, and TMNT. IDW Entertainment currently serves as the worldwide distributor of Wynonna Earp airing on the Syfy Channel in the U.S. and is producing BBC America’s Dirk Gently, based the best seller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Sam Barnett, and Brooklyn Animal Control for USA Network. |
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