HADRIAN’S WALL RUSHED BACK TO PRINT
The sci-fi murder mystery fans can’t get enough of flies off shelves

Image Comics is pleased to announce that issue #2 of the genre-bending sci-fi noir series HADRIAN’S WALL by C.O.W.L. super-team Kyle Higgins, Alec Siegel, and Rod Reis will be rushed back to print in order to keep up with customer demand. It will be available on shelves the same day as forthcoming HADRIAN’S WALL #3, providing customers with the perfect jumping-on point to the hot new series.

When an astronaut on HADRIAN’S WALL is murdered, pill-popping detective Simon Moore is dispatched to investigate the ship’s crew… including his own ex-wife. But if Simon's not careful, what he finds could make the interstellar Cold War go red hot. In HADRIAN’S WALL #2, Simon must break the crew’s silence.

HADRIAN’S WALL #2, 2nd printing (Diamond Code SEP168284) and HADRIAN’S WALL #3 (Diamond Code SEP160729) will be available on Wednesday, November 16th. The final order cutoff for retailers is Monday, October 24th. 

Select praise for HADRIAN’S WALL:

“This is how you write a film noir in space. The slow drip of information, past dalliances between characters, substance abuse, a femme fatale who may or may not be involved in a death, and over all of it, a seemingly faceless and unstoppable force of colonization feels like an old Chandler novel set in L.A.” —AiPT!

“This is one book that demands an immediate follow up, and if this first issue is any indication, the month-long wait between issues is going to be difficult.” —Newsarama

“[Rod Reis is] an expert storyteller, deftly unfolding this murder mystery with skill and precision. Troy Peteri’s lettering is on point, too, which helps in a talking-head sort of story like this. The panels never feel overburdened by the text. All in all, Hadrian’s Wall #1 is a finely crafted introduction… Look, murder in space with a noir feel? What else do you need from a comic book, right? Especially when it’s done this damn well.” —Nerdist

“A love letter to Blade Runner, Outland and Aliens.” —IGN

“A visual epic unlike anything in recent memory.” —Comics Beat

“Loved it. Like a killer not-yet-made Fincher movie.” —Charles Soule

"A clever riff on the genre, especially for noir fans looking for something different." —UPROXX

“Reis’ gorgeous sequential work falls on the same spectrum as Phil Noto, Fiona Staples and Nic Klein, lending a sense of pulpy atmosphere to Higgins & Siegel’s script.” —Paste Magazine

“An addictive combination of relentless plotting and dreamy Blade Runner style." —Hope Larson

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.

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF HUNTER X HUNTER SEASON 1

Action-Packed Anime Series Reboot Based On The Bestselling HUNTER X HUNTER Manga Arrives On Blu-ray and DVD; Best Buy Offers Exclusive Steelbook Edition

San Francisco, CA, October 20, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers action-packed, supernatural adventure as it announces the home media release of the HUNTER X HUNTER anime series on October 25^th.

The upcoming release will feature the first-quarter of Season 1 and will be available as Standard Edition Blu-ray and Standard Edition DVD sets that each contain 13 uncut episodes along with many never-before-seen extras. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available on both formats. A HUNTER X HUNTER Set 1 Steelbook™ Edition will be available exclusively in the U.S. from Best Buy. HUNTER X HUNTER is rated “TV-14.”

The HUNTER X HUNTER Set 1 Standard Edition Blu-ray will carry an MSRP of $54.97 U.S. / $63.99 CAN; the HUNTER X HUNTER Set 1 Standard Edition DVD will carry an MSRP of $39.99 U.S. / $51.99 CAN; the HUNTER X HUNTER Set 1 Steelbook Edition exclusive to Best Buy will carry an MSRP of $63.38 U.S.   

In the HUNTER X HUNTER anime series, abundant riches, hidden treasures, fearsome monsters, and exotic creatures are scattered around the world... Gon departs on a journey to become an elite Hunter who risks his life in search of the unknown. Along the way, he meets other applicants for the Hunter exam: Kurapika, Leorio, and Killua. Can Gon pass the rigorous challenges of the Hunter exam and become the best Hunter in the world!? His wild and epic journey is about to begin!!

“HUNTER X HUNTER combines vivid animation, strongly developed characters and an action-driven storyline that captivates audiences from the very first episode,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Marketing Manager, Animation. “The series has thrilled fans across North America on Toonami and we are very excited to now announce the home media release. Catch all the fun and action this October!”

The HUNTER X HUNTER anime series reboots the popular HUNTER X HUNTER manga originally created by Yoshihiro Togashi. The anime adventure is broadcast in North America on Adult Swim’s Toonami and was produced by the famed animation studio, MADHOUSE.  The fresh English voice cast includes the talented Erica Mendez as Gon Freecss, Cristina Vee as Killua Zoldyck, Keith Silverstein as Hisoka, and Erika Harlacher as Kurapika.

In the original HUNTER X HUNTER manga series, which is also published by VIZ Media (rated ‘T’ for Teens), Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores of information, and the right to call themselves Hunters.

For more information on HUNTER X HUNTER or other anime and manga titles available 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.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at www.VIZ.com.

THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS
SENT BACK TO PRINT

Image Comics is pleased to announce that THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS issues #1-3 created by writer Jonathan Hickman (EAST OF WEST) and artist Tomm Coker are being rushed back to print in order to keep up with increased customer demand. Printings of every issue will be available upon release of the forthcoming THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS #4.

THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS is classic occultism where the various schools of magic are actually clandestine banking cartels who control all of society: a secret world where vampire Russian oligarchs, Black popes, enchanted American aristocrats, and hitmen from the International Monetary Fund work together to keep ALL OF US in our proper place.

THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS is also available for purchase across all digital platforms, including the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com), the official Image Comics iOS app, Comixology’s website (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.

THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS #1, 4th printing (Diamond Code SEP168233), THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS #2, 3rd printing (Diamond Code SEP168234), THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS #3, 2nd printing (Diamond Code SEP168235), and THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS #4 (Diamond Code SEP160719) will all be available on Wednesday, November 16th. The final order cutoff for retailers is Monday, October 24th.

Select praise for THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS:

“Wall Street conjures deadly magic in The Black Monday Murders... Both huge and relatable. The hook threads a bizarre and long-standing conspiracy into the world of finance, rooted in a visceral supernatural dimension, but a welcome humanity gives that conflict a relatable core.” —Paste Magazine

“Where the majority of Hickman's work leans towards science fiction, this series is equal parts gritty crime drama and Lovecraftian horror story. It almost feels like the kind of story Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips would cook up, though there's no mistaking the dialogue and general presentation here.” —IGN

“A strong work that demands every fiber of your attention, The Black Monday Murders is a bit out of step with current titles and that makes it that much better.” —Fangoria

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.

DARK HORSE CROWNS A ROYAL CREATIVE TEAM

New Miniseries “The Once and Future Queen” Starts Its Reign on March 8, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, Ore., (Oct. 20, 2016)—Dark Horse courts a twenty-first-century King Arthur adventure with The Once and Future Queen and its golden creative team. Adam P. Knave (Amelia Cole, This Starry Deep) and D.J. Kirkbride (Amelia Cole, Never Ending) are the bards for this modern Arthurian tale, while Nickolas Brokenshire (Amelia Cole) provides his illustrative skills to the noble new series, and Frank Cvetkovic (Artful Daggers, The Black Wraith) letters it. The Once and Future Queen finds Rani Arturus on a trip to the United Kingdom to compete in a chess championship. The multiethnic teen girl finds herself immersed in magic and mystery after she encounters the legendary sword Excalibur. With the support of a surprisingly modern Merlin, Rani must fight to become the queen humankind has been waiting for. “Arthurian legend is such an incredibly rich playground to work in, so we decided to utilize the core concept, but give it some twists and turns, updating it to reflect today’s world, not yesterday’s,” explained The Once and Future Queen writers Adam P. Knave and D.J. Kirkbride. “We each seem to gravitate toward stories that reflect the world in terms of diversity and structure, while still loving old myth and finding new ways to bring it forward.” The Once and Future Queen’s first issue (of five) goes on sale March 8, 2017. About Dark Horse For thirty years, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, the company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

RAPID-FIRE PRINTINGS FOR
KILL OR BE KILLED
Every issue sent back to print

Image Comics will be rushing every released issue of KILL OR BE KILLED—the hot new series from Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and Elizabeth Breitweiser—back to print in order to keep up with overwhelming customer demand. The breakout hit from the creative team behind the Eisner Award-winning THE FADE OUT series made headlines with critics and fans alike raving about this mind-bending thrill ride.

As an added bonus, the 4th printing of issue #1 will feature a new cover by award-winning artist David Aja (Immortal Iron Fist, Hawkeye).

"Sean and Bettie and I are all blown away by the crazy response to this series so far, and hopefully these new printings will mean those readers who keep missing out will be able to find it," said Brubaker.

KILL OR BE KILLED follows a young man who is forced to kill bad people and how he struggles to keep his secret as it slowly ruins his life and the lives of his friends and loved ones.

KILL OR BE KILLED is also available for purchase across all digital platforms, including the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com), the official Image Comics iOS app, Comixology’s website (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.

KILL OR BE KILLED #1, 4th printing (Diamond Code SEP168236), KILL OR BE KILLED #2, 3rd printing (Diamond Code SEP168237), KILL OR BE KILLED #3, 2nd printing (Diamond Code SEP168238), and KILL OR BE KILLED #4 (Diamond Code SEP160734) will all be available on Wednesday, November 16th. The final order cutoff for retailers is Monday, October 24th.

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.

CURSE WORDS CASTS ITS SPELL
New series from Soule and Browne set to launch in January 2017

Bestselling writer Charles Soule (Daredevil, Death of Wolverine, Star Wars) and artist Ryan Browne (GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS) team up for an all-new ongoing series CURSE WORDS, set to launch from Image Comics in January 2017.

In the series, a wizard appears one day in New York City, claiming he's here to protect the planet from dark magical forces bent on its destruction. The world falls in love with Wizord and his slick sorcerous ways - after all, we've never had a wizard before. Everything's great! But it's not. Wizord is actually fleeing an extremely dark past, and it's only a matter of time before that evil comes calling. CURSE WORDS is a gonzo modern fantasy, full of shadows, light… and magic.

"Ryan Browne and I wanted to create a series where literally anything could happen, and giving the story a magical framework lets us do that,” said Soule. “Curse Words constantly surprises me with what happens next, and I'm writing the thing. Ultimately, it's the story of a man trying to be good in a world that wants him to be bad—but it's also got a talking koala. That's Curse Words. Deep, wrenching, relatable character beats mixed with some of the most wonderful, strangest things you've ever seen in a comic. Even better, it's all drawn by the Incredible Ryan Browne—so you know it's pretty."

Browne added: "Thank goodness for Charles' words. I would buy Him writing the phone book. I draw. But His words! So good."

CURSE WORDS is Lord of the Rings meets Breaking Bad. A color-saturated, anything-goes dark fantasy romp about the coolest, most charming evil wizard you've ever met in your life. It is, in a word, magical.

CURSE WORDS #1 Cover A by Browne (Diamond Code NOV160537) and Cover B by Skottie Young (Diamond Code NOV160538) hits stores on Wednesday, January 18th. The final order cutoff for comics retailers is Monday, December 19th.

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.

100 BULLETS CREATORS SERVE UP HIT IN MOONSHINE
The first issue of the buzz-worthy title sent back to print

“As darkly beautiful and engrossing as you'd expect from Azzarello & Risso…with a kick as strong as the best corn liquor.”
—Jason Aaron

Image Comics is pleased to announce that author Brian Azzarello (ALPHA KING) and artist Eduardo Risso, the New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award winning creative team that redefined the crime genre with 100 Bullets, have served up another hit with MOONSHINE. The first issue is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with increasing customer demand.

Set during Prohibition, and deep in the backwoods of Appalachia, MOONSHINE #1 tells the story of Lou Pirlo, a city-slick “torpedo” sent from New York City to negotiate a deal with the best moonshiner in West Virginia, one Hiram Holt. What Lou doesn’t figure on is that Holt is just as cunning and ruthless as any NYC crime boss. Because not only will Holt do anything to protect his illicit booze operation, he’ll stop at nothing to protect a much darker family secret...a bloody, supernatural secret that must never see the light of day… or better still, the light of the full moon.

MOONSHINE #1 remains available for purchase across all digital platforms, including the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com), the official Image Comics iOS app, Comixology’s website (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.

MOONSHINE #1, 2nd printing (Diamond Code SEP168239), MOONSHINE #2 Cover A by Risso (Diamond Code SEP160739), and MOONSHINE #2 Cover B by Dave Johnson (Diamond Code SEP160740) will be available on Wednesday, November 16th. The final order cutoff for retailers is Monday, October 24th. 

Select praise for MOONSHINE:

“Moonshine #1 is damn near perfect. 5 out of 5!” —Nerdist

“An engrossing, tightly plotted introduction to their latest creator-owned saga.” —IGN

“Shows Azzarello at what he does best, kicking ass and taking names… You won’t be disappointed.” —Fangoria

“When a blockbuster creative team  reunites to work on a new project, the results are often magic. That is the case in Moonshine.” —TFAW.com blog

“As darkly beautiful and engrossing as you'd expect from Azzarello & Risso… with a kick as strong as the best corn liquor.”
—Jason Aaron

"Azzarello and Risso go for the jugular with Moonshine's bloody tale of bootleggers, gangsters, and monsters both human and inhuman. But the silver bullet here is Risso's elegant use of color. Already a master of black and white, he somehow makes his art even creepier and more unsettling.” —Cliff Chiang 

"The moody and tense storytelling Azzarello and Risso got famous for in 100 Bullets only increases with Moonshine. And with Risso doing his own coloring, his art has never been more seductive. More addictive than forbidden booze.” —Fábio Moon

"Moonshine delivers the goods, gets the readers hooked and craving for more. Azzarello and Risso did it again!”  —Gabriel Bá

"Gangster noir, mysterious horror, and a dash of southern gothic by two masters of the craft, and the special magic that ignites when they work together. With bold and brazen writing by Brian Azzarello and crisp, delectable art and color by Eduardo Risso, Moonshine is an intoxicating brew. Drink up!" —Karen Berger, DC’s Vertigo imprint founder, Editor on Surgeon X

“Incredible art and writing from two of the best creators in comics. Plus two of my favourite subjects… booze and werewolves all in one book! A winner!” —Tula Lotay

“Moonshine brings me back to that first time reading an Azzarello and Risso book. And Risso coloring himself adds a stark new beauty.”
—Ivan Brandon

“Rewriting the book on raw, visceral cool, Moonshine drags you kicking and screaming into the underbelly of Appalachian Gothic. A seedy, rich, mountain-style memento mori.” —Steve Orlando

 “A dark and unrelenting story that will suck you into another time and place. It’s Miller's Crossing meets Deliverance. Azzarello and Risso bring the goods as they always do!” —Amy Chu

“Moonshine by Azzarello & Risso for Image Comics is a book that makes me wish I had thought of it first!! RECOMMENDED!”  —Francisco Francavilla 

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.

Carnival of Souls, a Story So Unusual It Will Burn Itself Into Your Mind, Comes to Cinemas Nationwide for a Two-Night Event, Complete With Hilarious RiffTrax Commentary

 

Fathom Events and RiffTrax Bring Director Herk Harvey’s Macabre B-Movie Masterpiece to the Big Screen on October 27 and 31
 

DENVER – August 16, 2016 – Following the recent success of their MST3K Reunion Show, Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett take on the spooky 1962 cult classic Carnival of Souls with their unique commentary. “RiffTrax Live: Carnival of Souls,” will be broadcast live to select movie theaters across the country on Thursday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT and tape delayed to 7:00 p.m. MT / 8:00 p.m. PT, with an All Hallows’ Eve encore on Monday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. local time. This event will be the first big screen presentation of the recent full-color restoration of Carnival of Souls, a process that took over 50,000 man-hours to convert the original from black and white.

 

Prior to this event, “RiffTrax Live: Mothra” will be broadcast live on Thursday, August 18, with an encore showing on Tuesday, August 23.

 

Tickets for “RiffTrax Live: Carnival of Souls” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 600 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

 

"When we realized that the creators of the safety short Shake Hands with Danger had done a spooky feature film we knew we had to have it. How can you pass up the story of a church organist who moves to Utah - on purpose, mind you - only to get fired from her church organist position? It's bone chilling. And a perfect RiffTrax for Halloween!" Michael J. Nelson of RiffTrax said.
 

When young Mary survives a horrible car crash in Kansas, she tries to start her life over with a new job in a small Utah town. Along the way, she’s haunted by a gaunt pale figure in a nice suit who leads her to an abandoned carnival pavilion on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Soon, Mary doesn’t know if she’s awake or dreaming, alive or dead. Weird, creepy and very silly, Carnival of Souls, as riffed by the Rifftrax crew, is the perfect Halloween treat.

 

“The RiffTrax Live series has been on a roll in 2016,” Fathom Events CEO John Rubey said. “Fans are clamoring for this week’s ‘Mothra’ event and we can’t wait to see the response to Carnival of Souls!”

 

“RiffTrax Live: Carnival of Souls” is the 22^nd RiffTrax title for Fathom Events since the 2009 start of the companies’ partnership. Some of the most popular titles in the RiffTrax Live lineup include “Starship Troopers,” “Manos: The Hands of Fate,” “Night of the Living Dead,” and the “MST3K Reunion Show.”

 

 

About Fathom Events

Fathom Events is recognized as the leading domestic distributor of event cinema, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, dance and theatre productions such as the Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre Live’s Hamlet, sporting events like FS1 Presents USA v Mexico, concerts with Roger Waters and One Direction, the TCM Presents classic film series and faith-based events such as The Drop Box and Four Blood Moons. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 887 locations and 1,354 screens in 181 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

 

 

About RiffTrax

RiffTrax is an entertainment company featuring the stars of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning show “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” Comedians Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo) and Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot), bring their funny running MST3K-type commentary to movies of all kind. From riffs on the biggest Hollywood blockbusters to the worst B-movies, RiffTrax has a library of over 500 titles available at RiffTrax.com and on digital platforms everywhere. RiffTrax has also produced five prime time television specials for the National Geographic Channel. RiffTrax releases a newly riffed movie, short film or TV program each week, and performs the RiffTrax Live comedy series four times a year where a movie is riffed live and simulcast into over 700 theaters across North America. Our brand-new RiffTrax app on iOS and Android magically syncs our Riffs to the biggest blockbuster movies like Star Wars, Twilight and Harry Potter. RiffTrax was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. To find out more about RiffTrax, visit www.rifftrax.com/aboutus.

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE LATEST NARUTO NOVEL WITH THE DEBUT OF NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY - DAYLIGHT

New Novel Focuses On The Loyal Shinobi Of The Konoha Clan From Masashi Kishimoto’s Smash Hit Series NARUTO

San Francisco, CA, October 19, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, continues to expand its library of popular NARUTO novels with the release of NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY – DAYLIGHT on November 1^st.

Naruto’s allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures with each book focusing on a particular clan mate, ally, team…or villain. NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY – DAYLIGHT will be available in print and digital editions. The novel was written by Takashi Yano and features original cover art by NARUTO creator, Masashi Kishimoto.

NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY – DAYLIGHT

MSRP: $10.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN / $6.99 Digital · Available November 1^st

Uchiha Itachi, four years of age. With the hell of war burned into his eyes, the boy makes a resolution: he will rid this world of all violence. The birth of Sasuke, meeting his friend Shisui, the academy, genin, chunin, and then the Anbu – Itachi races down the path of glory toward his dream of becoming the first Uchiha Hokage, unaware of the darkness that lies ahead…

Also don’t miss the first three books in the series of NARUTO novels – NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY, NARUTO: SHIKAMARU’S STORY and NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY, available now in print and digital editions.

Manga author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. After spending time in art school, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story, Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of NARUTO, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Japan in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story, Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, and writing the story for the latest NARUTO movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, both of which focus on the title character's son, Boruto.

VIZ Media is the North American master licensor for NARUTO and publishes the bestselling NARUTO manga series in print and digitally and also distributes the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films. Additional information on NARUTO is available at www.Naruto.com.

For additional information on other manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the field of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at www.VIZ.com.

'JOYRIDE' LIVE READING, MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, AND SIGNING AT
THE LAST BOOKSTORE

Writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing will be appearing at one of LA's most iconic booksellers, The Last Bookstore, on Thursday, October 19, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. to perform a live reading and sign copies of their recently released BOOM! Studios trade paperback, Joyride Vol. 1. 

The Last Bookstore
453 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 488-0599
 

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1596774720616335/

Cover image by Marcus To

Joyride Vol. 1 
Collected trade paperback
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly
Artist: Marcus To
Genre: Sci-Fi
Price: $9.99
Synopsis: 

• Earth sucks. The stars have been blocked out for so long that people have forgotten there was anything else besides the World Government Alliance watching over them. When Uma Akkolyte jacks an alien spaceship and punches through the stratosphere she sets forth on an adventure with an unlikely crew who are totally not ready for all the good, bad, and weird the universe will throw at them.
• From writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Batman and Robin Eternal, Grayson) and artist Marcus To (Nightwing, New Avengers), Joyride is a rebellious love letter to the sci-fi genre, exploring what happens when nothing stands between a group of teens and their freedom amongst the stars.
• Collects issues #1-4 of the ongoing series.

VIZ MEDIA RELEASES THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LEGENDARY EDITION OMNIBUS GRAPHIC NOVEL

Beloved Manga Series Based On The Classic Nintendo Video Game Franchise Returns In New Deluxe 2-In-1 Editions

San Francisco, CA, October 18, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delights fantasy, action, adventure and video game fans with the release of THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LEGENDARY EDITION Vol. 1, OCARINA OF TIME on November 1^st.

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LEGENDARY EDITION adapts the 10-volume manga series based on the classic Nintendo^® role playing, puzzle-solving, action video game into a line of deluxe omnibus 2-in-1 releases. Each release features stunning new covers and color illustrations by creator Akira Himekawa. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LEGENDARY EDITION – OCARINA OF TIME, Vol. 1 is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and carries a print MSRP of $17.99 U.S. / $21.99 CAN. Future omnibus volumes will be released in print three times a year.

The battle for Hyrule and the Sacred Realm has begun! A young boy named Link must defeat evil on his long, perilous quest to find the spiritual stones that hold the key to the Triforce, and deliver them to Zelda, princess of the land of Hyrule. In the opening volume of the LEGENDARY EDITION, young Link embarks on a perilous quest to find three spiritual stones that hold the key to the Triforce, the wielder of which will rule the world! Link's plan is to deliver the stones to the Princess of the mystical land of Hyrule, Zelda. But obstacles abound and his long journey has only just begun!

“THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LEGENDARY EDITION is the ultimate edition for fans and new readers alike," says Joel Enos, Editor. “For the entire run of this edition we’ll have new material, including some sketches and character designs, some new stories for the first time in English, and other small editorial things we took special care with that we hope fans will appreciate.”

The LEGEND OF ZELDA manga series was created by Akira Himekawa, which is the pen name of two women known simply as A. Honda and S. Nagano. The pair created The Legend of Zelda manga series which was inspired by several games and story arcs in the Zelda video game series.

For additional information on THE LEGEND OF ZELDA and other 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.

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AMC ROLLS OUT NEW SEASON OF WEB SERIES,

“FEAR THE WALKING DEAD: PASSAGE”

Series Produced by “Fear” Showrunner and Executive Producer

Dave Erickson and Directed and Produced by Andrew Bernstein

NEW YORK, NY – October 18, 2016 – Following last year’s successful web series, “Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462,” which delivered over 4.6 million video streams and garnered two Emmy^® Award nominations, including Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series, AMC will roll out a new season of “Fear” webisodes, titled “Fear the Walking Dead: Passage.”  The first installment of the 16-part series is currently live at www.AMC.com/passage and will air during one commercial break within “The Walking Dead” Season 7 premiere episode on Sunday, October 23^rd. 

Subsequent episodes of “Passage,” each less than one-minute long, will debut every Sunday, online and then on-air as promos during new episodes of “The Walking Dead,” for the duration of Season 7.  The web series is produced by “Fear the Walking Dead” showrunner and executive producer Dave Erickson, directed and produced by Andrew Bernstein and written by Lauren Signorino and Mike Zunic, who also serve as consulting producers.

The second season of webisodes follows a fearsome survivor, Sierra (Kelsey Scott), who agrees to help an injured woman, Gabi (Mishel Prada), in exchange for an apocalyptic sanctuary. Over the course of their harrowing journey, the women go on to face many dangers and learn what they need to survive. 

“We saw a tremendous response to last year’s ‘Flight 462’ so we are excited to again be expanding the world of ‘Fear’ with another story of survival at the onset of the apocalypse,” said Joel Stillerman, president of original programming and development for AMC and SundanceTV.  “It’s great to be working with Dave Erickson and the ‘Fear’ team on this new piece of original short-form content that will continue to engage fans in the series’ off-season.”

A wholly original companion series to “The Walking Dead,” the #1 show on television among adults 18-49 for the last four years, “Fear the Walking Dead’s” explores the onset of the undead apocalypse through the lens of a fractured family. The series is executive produced by Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Greg Nicotero, David Alpert and Erickson and produced by AMC Studios.

Source: BART multiplatform internal database; Views includes AMC.com, AMC App, Apple TV and Xfinity; FTWD Flight 462: 2/14-9/12/16; Ranks:: 2011- 2016TD

About AMC

AMC is home to some of the most popular and acclaimed programs on television. AMC was the first basic cable network to ever win the Emmy^® Award for Outstanding Drama Series with “Mad Men” in 2008, which then went on to win the coveted award four years in a row, before “Breaking Bad” won it in 2013 and 2014. The network’s series “The Walking Dead” is the highest-rated series in cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last four years.  AMC’s other current original drama series include “Better Call Saul,” “Hell on Wheels,” “Turn: Washington’s Spies,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Humans,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Into the Badlands,” “The Night Manager,” “Preacher,” and the forthcoming “The Son,” “The Terror” and “Lodge 49.” AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like “Talking Dead,” “The Making of The Mob,” “Comic Book Men,” “Ride with Norman Reedus” and “The American West.” AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile.