"Wizard World" Adds Four Pop Culture Conventions to 2019 Calendar

Wizard World Adds Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Tulsa, Bay Area to 2019 Calendar

Boise Event Cancelled; Return to Los Angeles (June 8), Pittsburgh (July 26-28), First Ever Bay Area (Oakland, Nov. 22-24), New Venue for Tulsa (Sept. 6-8) Event; 2019 Schedule Currently at 15 Shows
April 22, 2019 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wizard Entertainment Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) announced the addition of four events to the 2019 calendar of Wizard World pop culture conventions, including the return to Los Angeles (June 8 at Sony Pictures Studio Lot, Culver City, Calif.), fifth visit to Tulsa, Okla. (Sept. 6-8 at Renaissance Tulsa), third event in Pittsburgh (July 26-28, David L. Lawrence Convention Center), and first trip to the Bay Area (Oakland, Calif., Nov. 22-24, Oakland Convention Center). The Boise, Idaho, event, originally set for July 19-21 will not be held, bringing the current 2019 Wizard World calendar to 15 shows.

    @wizardworld adds shows in L.A., Tulsa, Pittsburgh, Bay Area to bring 2019 calendar to 15 events

The Tulsa show will mark the sixth straight year that Wizard World has produced a show in Oklahoma. The Cox Business Center in Tulsa served as the venue in 2014 through 2016 and in 2018, while the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City hosted the convention in 2017. Wizard World last held an event in Southern California at Wizard World Anaheim in 2011, in the “Bay Area” at San Jose in 2015 and produced events in Pittsburgh in 2015 and 2016. Fans holding tickets to the Ghostbusters Fan Fest (June 7-8) will also be admitted to the concurrent Wizard World Los Angeles event.

The 2019 Wizard World convention schedule (including shows held to date) is as follows (*denotes new for 2019, not held in 2018):

    January 4-6, New Orleans, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
    February 22-24, Portland, Ore., Oregon Convention Center
    March 8-10, Cleveland, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
    April 5-7, St. Louis, America’s Center
    *June 7-8, Ghostbusters Fan Fest Presented By Wizard World, Sony Pictures Studio Lot in Culver City, Calif.
    *June 8, Los Angeles, Sony Pictures Studio Lot, Culver City, Calif.
    June 13-16, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    *July 26-28, Pittsburgh, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
    August 22-25, Chicago, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
    September 6-8, Tulsa, Okla., Renaissance Tulsa (*new location)
    September 20-22, Sacramento, Calif., Cal Expo (*new location)
    October 18-20, Columbus, Ohio, Greater Columbus Convention Center
    October 25-27, Madison, Wis., Alliant Energy Center
    November 8-10, Austin, Texas, Austin Convention Center
    *November 22-24, Bay Area (Oakland, Calif.), Oakland Convention Center

The rosters of celebrities and artists at each city are still being formed; those, as well as entertainment and programming schedules, will be announced closer to each respective date.

Wizard World events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.

Wizard World is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening at each show.


About Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard Entertainment has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The 2019 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

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VIZ Media Announces Plans for Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2019

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES FOR CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2019

Celebrate BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS With Panels And Autograph Sessions At C2E2

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media heads to Chicago’s premier pop culture and comics convention, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo for panels, signing sessions, and more. C2E2 2019 takes place March 22nd – 24th, 2019 in the South Building at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.

VIZ Media celebrates all things BORUTO at this year’s C2E2. BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS voice actors Robbie Daymond (Mitsuki) and Cherami Leigh (Sarada) will participate on the VIZ Media and SHONEN JUMP panels, autograph sessions, and a livestreamed interview on C2E2’s Live Stage. More information on C2E2 is available at: C2E2.com

Friday, March 22nd

1:30pm - Official VIZ Media Panel
Panel Room S404

Join VIZ Media as we share thrilling tales of upcoming releases and other exciting announcements from North America's largest distributor of manga and anime! Special BORUTO voice cast guests Robbie Daymond (Mitsuki) and Cherami Leigh (Sarada) will also stop by so don’t miss out!

2:45pm - BORUTO Voice Cast Signing
Autographing Table 39

In celebration of the upcoming home video release of BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, Robbie Daymond (Mitsuki) and Cherami Leigh (Sarada) will be autographing free limited edition posters for fans of the show.

Saturday, March 23rd

2:45pm - Official SHONEN JUMP Panel Featuring BORUTO
Panel Room S401

Come hang out with us and BORUTO voice talent Robbie Daymond (Mitsuki) and Cherami Leigh (Sarada)! We'll be making announcements and discussing SHONEN JUMP manga and anime. There may be a fun game or two and a chance for you to join in for very cool prizes. Don't miss it!

4:15pm - BORUTO Voice Cast Signing
Autographing Table 39

A special encore autograph session with Robbie Daymond and Cherami Leigh. Attendees will receive a free autographed limited edition poster. Stop by!

6:30pm - BORUTO Voice Cast Interview
SyFy Wire Live Stage

Head to C2E2’s Live Stage for a special livestreamed interview with BORUTO voice cast members Robbie Daymond and Cherami Leigh.

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 SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

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

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VIZ Media Adds Titles to Manga Catalog, Including New Edition of "The Drifting Classroom"

VIZ MEDIA EXPANDS ITS MANGA CATALOG WITH FOUR NEW TITLES

Forthcoming Series Include THE DRIFTING CLASSROOM: PERFECT EDITION, AN INCURABLE CASE OF LOVE, A TROPICAL FISH YEARNS FOR SNOW, And JUJUTSU KAISEN

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media announced a variety of new publishing acquisitions planned for fall and winter release during the company’s panel event held this past weekend at Seattle’s Emerald City Comic Con.

The latest titles to join VIZ Media’s manga catalog include THE DRIFTING CLASSROOM: PERFECT EDITION, an all-new deluxe edition of the acclaimed horror classic. Also announced was AN INCURABLE CASE OF LOVE, a mature romantic comedy from the creator of HAPPY MARRIAGE?!, Maki Enjoji, and A TROPICAL FISH YEARNS FOR SNOW, a coming-of-age series about a romance that blossoms between a pair of high school girls. Lastly, JUJUTSU KAISEN delivers a world of demons and supernatural action from SHONEN JUMP.

Additional information on each of these titles will be announced in the near future.

THE DRIFTING CLASSROOM: PERFECT EDITION, By Kazuo Umezz
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake, a Japanese elementary school is transported into a hostile world where the students and teachers are besieged by terrifying creatures and beset by madness. The PERFECT EDITION features an all-new translation with new content and revised story elements in a deluxe hardcover design that reestablishes Kazuo Umezz’s THE DRIFTING CLASSROOM as a timeless horror classic.

AN INCURABLE CASE OF LOVE, By Maki Enjoji
After witnessing a handsome and charming young doctor saving a stranger’s life five years ago, Nanase Sakura trained to become a nurse. But when she meets the doctor again and they start working together, she finds Kairi Tendo to be nothing like the man she imagined him to be!

A TROPICAL FISH YEARNS FOR SNOW, By Makoto Hagino
When Konatsu Amano’s dad gets a job oversees, she has to leave the Tokyo life she’s always known and relocate to a small seaside town to stay with her aunt. The move also means starting a new school surrounded by complete strangers, and it’s a lot to handle for a shy, anxious girl who has trouble with change. But on the first day of classes, Konatsu meets an older girl who instantly makes her want to form a connection. Konatsu’s introverted tendencies are hard to overcome, but maybe she’s found something worth coming out of her shell for?

JUJUTSU KAISEN, By Gege Akutami
In a world where demons feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryoma Sukuna were lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna’s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of Jujutsu Sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the undead!

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 SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

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

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VIZ Media Annouinces 2019 Emerald City Comic Con Plans

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION AT EMERALD CITY COMIC CON 2019

Join VIZ Media And Special Guests At The Pacific Northwest’s Largest Pop Culture Convention

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media hosts a weekend of panel events and autograph sessions at Emerald City Comic Con 2019, which takes place March 14th-17th, 2019, at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA.

This year at ECCC, VIZ Media welcomes special voice actor guests Amanda Miller of BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS (Boruto) and ONE-PUNCH MAN’s Zac Aguilar (Genos). Both Amanda Miller and Zac Aguilar will participate on VIZ Media panels as well as special signing sessions. Tickets and additional details for ECCC 2019 are available at: emeraldcitycomiccon.com.

Saturday, March 16th

5:15pm - Official VIZ Media Panel - Room TCC L3-R3

We’re ready tell you the latest and greatest on upcoming releases and other Earth-shattering announcements from North America's largest provider of manga and anime! Special guests Amanda Miller (Boruto) and Zach Aguilar (Genos) will also stop by so don’t miss out!

6:30pm - SHONEN JUMP Signing with Amanda Miller and Zach Aguilar - Autograph Area Level 2

In celebration of VIZ Media favorites BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS and ONE-PUNCH MAN, Amanda Miller and Zach Aguilar will autograph free limited edition posters.

Sunday, March 17th

12:15pm - Official SHONEN JUMP Panel - Room TCC L3-R3

Come hang out with us and awesome voice actors Amanda Miller (Boruto) and Zach Aguilar (Genos) to talk all things SHONEN JUMP! Catch some special announcements and updates on the latest SHONEN JUMP manga and anime. There might also be some games and prizes so join us!

1:30pm - SHONEN JUMP Signing with Amanda Miller and Zach Aguilar - Autograph Area Level 2

Your last chance to meet Amanda Miller and Zach Aguilar and receive an autographed limited edition poster.

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 SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

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

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Horror Comics Master, Junji Ito, to Attend 2019 Toronto Comics Arts Festival

JUNJI ITO TO ATTEND TCAF 2019

The Master of Manga Horror makes his first North-American appearance in Toronto, Canada, this May 11-12, 2019.

Toronto Public Library presents:
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2019
Saturday May 11th, 9am-5pm, and Sunday May 12th, 2019, 10am-5pm
@ Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
Free To Attend | www.torontocomics.com

TCAF, The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is proud to announce that acclaimed Japanese manga creator and international horror sensation JUNJI ITO will participate in TCAF as a Featured Guest and Official Poster Artist of the 2019 Festival, to be held May 11-12, 2019, in Toronto, Canada. Junji Ito is best known for his groundbreaking horror stories including Uzumaki, Gyo, Tomie, and “The Enigma of Amigara Fault,” and will travel to Toronto in support of his new short story collection Smashed: Junji Ito Story Collection, to be published this April by VIZ Media.

“Junji Ito is a truly amazing creator, and we’re so proud to welcome him the Canada,” said TCAF Artistic Director Christopher Butcher. “Ito-sensei is a creator that we’d been hoping to feature at the Festival for more than a decade, he’s a personal favourite manga-ka of mine and of so many fans and comic creators. We’re so happy that he could find some time in his busy creative schedule to attend the Festival this year.”

Junji Ito will debut the new horror short story collection Smashed, the latest in an impressive line-up of great collections of his work in English. In the last 5 years horror fans have been treated to an incredible wealth of Ito’s material, including new hardcover deluxe editions of Uzumaki, Gyo, and Tomie, and all-new collections including Frankenstein, Shiver, and Fragments of Horror, among others, all available from VIZ Media.

“Ito-sensei’s work crosses so many traditional comics boundaries, and he has such a wide and enthusiastic audience for his work,” continues Butcher. “Whether it’s horror fans, comics fans, manga fans, or anime fans, there are so many people that count Ito among their favourite creators in the world, thanks to the omnipresence of his work across popular media including manga, film, and anime.  I know that meeting Ito-sensei will be a treasured memory for many visitors to TCAF.”

Junji Ito will participate in a wide variety of events at TCAF 2019, including an on-stage interview, live-drawing, and special ticketed autograph sessions (details To Be Announced). The full range of Ito-sensei’s in-print manga will be available for purchase on-site at TCAF at the Festival Shop, Page & Panel, and at his events courtesy of Festival Sponsor The Beguiling. Ito-sensei’s works are also well-represented in the circulating collection of Festival Presenting Sponsor Toronto Public Library.

Junji Ito will join more than 350 exhibiting creators and publishers for The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2019, with many more guests still to be announced! Visit TCAF online for up-to-the-minute updates!

Website: www.torontocomics.com
Twitter: @TorontoComics
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TorontoComics
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ABOUT JUNJI ITO
Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles include Tomie and Uzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films; Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film; Fragments of Horror, adapted into an animated series; and the short story collections Shiver and Frankenstein, with all works having been published in English by VIZ Media. Other works of Ito's in English include Dissolving Classroom, published by Vertical Inc., and Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Mon & Yu, published by Kodansha Comics. Ito’s influences include classic horror manga artists Kazuo Umezu and Hideshi Hino, as well as authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft.

ABOUT SMASHED: JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION
Thirteen chilling nightmares, presented by the master of horror! Try not to be noticed when you eat the secret nectar, otherwise you’ll get smashed… What horrific events happened to create the earthbound—people tied to a certain place for the rest of their short lives? Then, a strange haunted house comes to town, but no one expects it to lead to a real hell… Welcome to Junji Ito’s world, a world with no escape from endless nightmares. Hardcover graphic novel coming April 16, 2019, from VIZ Media.

ABOUT TCAF
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival would not be possible without the assistance of our sponsors and partners, including presenting sponsor Toronto Public Library and primary sponsor The Beguiling Books & Art.

TCAF is produced with the support of the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council.

We would also like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. / Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien.

Seneca College is a proud Sponsor of TCAF 2019.

TCAF would like to thank Festival sponsor VIZ Media, and Shogakukan Inc., for their support in arranging Junji Ito’s trip to Canada.

Sponsorship opportunities for TCAF 2019 are still available, please email us at: contact@torontocomics.com for more info.

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VIZ Media Announces Titles for Summer 2019 at Anime NYC 2018

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLISHING ACQUISITIONS AT ANIME NYC 2018

Latest Titles Set For Publication In 2019 Include The Hilarious Spin-Off Series MY HERO ACADEMIA: SMASH!!, New Manga Series KOMI CAN’T COMMUNICATE, And More

San Francisco, CA — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announced new manga and literary publishing acquisitions during its official panel held at Anime NYC 2018 this past weekend.

The latest titles joining the company’s extensive publishing catalog are scheduled for release beginning next summer. MY HERO ACADEMIA: SMASH!! is a hilarious spin-off that takes a comedic twist on Kohei Horikoshi’s superpowered series. KOMI CAN’T COMMUNICATE offers a heartwarming coming-of-age comedy about the power of friendship while BEASTARS depicts a world much like our own, except that a fragile peace exists between anthropomorphized predators and prey. The action-driven steampunk novel, AUTOMATIC EVE, rounds out the roster of newly acquired titles and will debut under VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint.

Additional information on each of these titles will be announced in the near future.

my hero academia: smash!! · Debuts Summer 2019
The superpowered society of MY HERO ACADEMIA takes a hilarious turn in this reimagining of the best-selling series! Join Midoriya, All Might and all the aspiring heroes of U.A. High, plus memorable villains, in an irreverent take on the main events of the series, complete with funny gags, ridiculous jokes and zany humor!

KOMI CAN’T COMMUNICATE · Debuts Summer 2019
Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve! With the whole student body keeping their distance and Komi unable to utter a single word, friendship might be forever beyond her reach.

BEASTARS · Debuts Summer 2019
At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar—an academic and social role model destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust?

AUTOMATIC EVE (Novel) · Debuts Summer 2019
A mighty shogunate ruling the land from Tempu Castle. An imperial line of strict female succession. Caught between these two immense powers, the sprawling city of Tempu is home to many wonders—not least a superhuman technological achievement in the form of a beautiful automaton known as Eve. When a secret that threatens to shake the imperial line intersects with the mystery of Eve’s creation, events are set in motion that soon race toward a shocking conclusion. A new, astonishingly inventive science fantasy masterpiece of historic proportions.

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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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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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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Image Comics Announces Plans for New York Comic Con 2018

IMAGE COMICS AT NYCC 2018

#WeBelieve in creator-owned panels, con-exclusive variants, and signings with your favorite comics talent

PORTLAND, OR — Image Comics will return to New York City this year for NYCC on Thursday, October 4th through Sunday, October 7th.

Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to the http://www.imagecomics.com post for the most up-to-date information.

LIMITED* CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#1444):
* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

    Blackbird #1- $10 + tax
    Dead Rabbit #1 - $10 + tax
    JesusFreak Ashcan - $1 + tax
    Deadly Class #1 - FREE with any purchase at the Image booth
    Exorsisters #1 Ashcan - available at Artist Alley table #D16
    Infinite Dark #1 - available at Top Cow booth #AA-G20
    God Country HC - Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw - $35 + tax
    A.D. After Death HC - Jeff Lemire, Scott Snyder - $35 + tax
    Monstress Volume 2 HC - Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda - $35 + tax
    Monstress Volume 3 HC - Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda - $35 + tax
    Kill or Be Killed HC - Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips - $35 + tax
    Seven to Eternity HC - Rick Remender, Jerome Opeña - $35 + tax
    Ice Cream Man HC - W Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo - $35 + tax
    VS HC - Iván Brandon and Esád Ribic - $35 + tax

MERCHANDISE:
* Limited quantity available for sale at the Image booth.

    BLACK SCIENCE statue, $150 (+tax)*
    “I Believe in Comics” T-shirt, sm-xxxl, $24.99 (+tax)
    “I Believe in Comics” tote bag, $12.00 (+tax)
    DEADLY CLASS lapel pins, $10 (+tax)


PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:

Thursday, October 4 @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Room 1A18
Image Comics: We Believe in Horror
Image Comics has ushered in a new era of horror with cerebral writers and visceral artists elevating sequential-art dread to claustrophobic heights. From W. Maxwell Prince’s suburban doom in ICE CREAM MAN to Pornsak Pichetshote’s reflective haunted house boiler, INFIDEL, comics are evolving terror to new personal, socially minded levels. Join a roster of the most sinister storytellers including David F. Walker (BITTER ROOT), Matthew Rosenberg (WHAT'S THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE?), Dennis Culver (BURNOUTS), and Will Dennis (editor on MOONSHINE, WYTCHES, GIDEON FALLS) to discover how they're altering an entire genre.

Friday, October 5 @ 2:45 – 3:45 PM, Room 1A24
Image Comics: We Believe in Vision
Since its creation, Image has remained a bastion for creators to foster their biggest, boldest ideas. Join a vanguard of storytellers as they walk through their most daring projects and how they arrived there—including a surprise announcement. Join panelists Jason Aaron (SOUTHERN BASTARDS, THE GODDAMNED), Kieron Gillen (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, DIE), Stephanie Hans (DIE), Gerry Duggan (ANALOG, DEAD RABBIT), Jen Bartel (BLACKBIRD), Joe Casey (MCMLXXV, JESUSFREAK), Daniel Warren Johnson (MURDER FALCON, EXTREMITY) and special guests for an introspective dive into the comics defining the future of the medium.

Saturday, October 6 @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Room 1A21
Image Comics Presents Deadly Class 101
In 2014, writer Rick Remender and artist Wes Craig unleashed a relentless tale of brutal vengeance and discipline in DEADLY CLASS, where the homework is homicide and the lectures are lethal. The neon-drenched world of Marcus Lopez Arguello and King’s Dominion Atelier of the Deadly Arts will soon debut as an original television series on SYFY, as the comic series continues to crank the pressure on a group of teens training to be career assassins. Join the creators of this groundbreaking comic as Remender, Craig, editor Sebastian Girner, and colorist Jordan Boyd recount the origins, development, and future of their transformational epic.   

Sunday, October 7 @ 3:45 – 4:45 PM, Room 1A21
Image Comics Live Draw: Art Jam with Todd McFarlane, Wes Craig, and Mirka Andolfo
Join us for a special live draw session, where a trio of Image’s most imaginative trailblazers each collaborate on one exquisite corpse-style illustration. Image co-founder Todd McFarlane (SPAWN), Wes Craig (DEADLY CLASS, THE GRAVEDIGGERS UNION), and Mirka Andolfo (UNNATURAL) will each contribute a segment to a kinetic digital canvas, while also discussing their work process and expansive histories. An experience designed to show off the sheer skill of Image’s line-and-shape maestros, stop by for an unforgettable experience.

SIGNINGS* AT THE IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1444):
*TICKETED denotes signings require wristbands. Wristbands will be given out at the booth as soon as the convention floor opens on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available for attendee badge holders only. There will be a limit of 3 items per person for ticketed signings unless otherwise noted. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

11:00 – 11:45 AM
Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, DIE!DIE!DIE!, OBLIVION SONG, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA) [*TICKETED]

12:00 – 12:45 PM
Joshua Williamson (BIRTHRIGHT, EVOLUTION, NAILBITER)
Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST)

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Michel Fiffe (BLOODSTRIKE BRUTALISTS)
Alison Sampson (WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD)

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Kickliy (PERDY)
Dennis Culver (BURNOUTS)

3:30 – 5:00 PM
Todd McFarlane (SPAWN) [*TICKETED. Limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; 13+ age limit; no sketches; attendee badge holders only; no photos***]

5:00 – 5:45 PM
Ram V (PARADISO)

5:30 – 6:15 PM
Sean Lewis, Caitlin Yarsky, Hayden Sherman (COYOTES, THE FEW)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

11:00 – 11:45 AM
Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, DIE DIE DIE, OBLIVION SONG, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA) [*TICKETED]
W Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O’Halloran (ICE CREAM MAN)

12:00 – 12:45 PM
Carla Speed McNeil, Alex De Campi, Vita Ayala (TWISTED ROMANCE)
Bret Blevins (STELLAR)

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Ryan Cady, Andrea Mutti (INFINITE DARK)
Daniel Warren Johnson (MURDER FALCON, EXTREMITY)

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Zack Kaplan, Andrea Mutti (PORT OF EARTH)
Sean Mackiewicz (GASOLINA)

3:30 – 5:00 PM
Todd McFarlane (SPAWN) [*TICKETED. Limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; 13+ age limit; no sketches; attendee badge holders only; no photos.]

5:00 – 6:00 PM
Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK)

5:30 – 6:30 PM
Marjorie Liu (MONSTRESS) [*TICKETED]

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

11:00 – 11:45 AM
Gerry Duggan, David O’Sullivan (ANALOG)
Donny Cates (REDNECK, GOD COUNTRY)

12:00 – 12:45 PM
Anthony Del Col (SON OF HITLER)

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Todd McFarlane (SPAWN) [*TICKETED. Limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; 13+ age limit; no sketches; attendee badge holders only; no photos.]
Brenden Fletcher (ISOLA, MOTOR CRUSH)

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Tee Franklin (JOOK JOINT, BINGO LOVE)

3:00 – 3:45 PM
Pornsak Pichetshote, Aaron Campbell, José Villarrubia (INFIDEL)
Andrei Bressan (BIRTHRIGHT)

4:00 – 4:45 PM
Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE) [*TICKETED]
Simon Stalenhag

5:00 – 5:45 PM
Joe Casey, Benjamin Marra (JESUSFREAK)
Nikos Koutsis (ERRAND BOYS)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

10:00 – 10:45 AM
Benedict Wong [*TICKETED]

11:00 – 11:45 AM
Gerry Duggan, John McCrea (DEAD RABBIT)
Simon Stalenhag

12:00 – 12:45 PM
Jason Aaron, Jason Latour (SOUTHERN BASTARDS) [*TICKETED]
Steve Orlando (CRUDE)

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Lee Garbett (SKYWARD)
Cliff Rathburn (THE WALKING DEAD)

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Iván Brandon, Esad Ribić (VS) [*TICKETED]
Jen Bartel (BLACKBIRD) [*TICKETED]

3:00 – 3:45 PM
Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST)

3:00 – 4:45 PM
Benedict Wong [*TICKETED]

IMAGE COMICS' CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY:

Aaron Campbell & Pornsak Pichetshote L-18
Alex De Campi H13
Alison Sampson F35
Amy Reeder H11
Babs Tarr D2
Bengal J22
Brandon Montclare H12
Bret Blevins H16
Brett Weldele I30
Cat Staggs I2
Charles Soule K31
Dan Panosian J32
Daniel Warren Johnson A16
Declan Shalvey K1A
Donny Cates K22
Ed Brisson A22
Emi Lenox L19
Erik Larsen K10
Fábio Moon L2
Gabriel Bá L1
Geoff Shaw A15
Gerry Duggan A27
Gisèle Lagacé D16
Greg Capullo L36
Greg Tocchini H30
Jen Bartel E7
Jeremy Haun G36
Jerome Opeña L10
Jim Mahfood I17
Jim Zub A21
Jock L34
Jody LeHeup I26
Joe Casey K6
Joe Eisma E6
Joe Harris I27
John McCrea A28
Joshua Williamson L32
Klaus Janson J21
Kyle Higgins K28
Leandro Fernandez J20
Matt Hawkins K9
Matteo Scalera J30
Matthew Rosenberg & Tyler Boss K27
Meredith Finch L33
Michael Garland A25
Mirka Andolfo L27
Nathan Fox & Sebastian Girner I25
Ronald Wimberly G11
Ryan Browne K32
Ryan Cady G20
Ryan O’Sullivan H32
Sanford Greene I29
Scott Snyder L35
Sean Gordon Murphy J1
Stephanie Hans H4
Steve Orlando L24
Steven Seagle K8
Tee Franklin D8
Tim Seeley B25
Tradd Moore E1
Tula Lotay D1
Vanesa Del Rey D39
Wes Craig I28
Zack Kaplan I24

IMAGE COMICS OFFSITE EVENTS:

Midtown Comics Signing
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Location: Midtown Comics Downtown • 64 Fulton Street, New York, New York 10038
The greatest creators from Image Comics join us from Midtown Comics Downtown on Thursday, October 4th to celebrate the release of tons of sensational new series! Meet Joe Casey, Gerry Duggan, Mirka Andolfo, David O'Sullivan, John McCrea, and Tee Franklin during our biggest signing event of the year! This is an open signing and we recommend showing up early, just to be safe. Purchase of at least one Image Comics title required. Limit 6 items signed per attendee, max 2 items per creator. See you there!

NYCC@NYPL Keynote Address - Marjorie Liu
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Location: New York Public Library - 476 5th Avenue - Bartos Forum
Speakers: Marjorie Liu
Marjorie Liu, the superstar creator of MONSTRESS and first woman ever to win the title of “Best Writer” from the Eisner Awards, gives the keynote speech for the NYCC@NYPL Library Day events.

NYCC@NYPL Panel - Deconstructing Graphic Novels to Design Classroom Curriculum with Marjorie Liu’s Monstress
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Bartos Forum
Speakers:  Dr. Katie Monnin, Chloe Ramos-Peterson, Adam Kullberg
Presented by Pop Culture Classroom, in partnership with Image Comics, this post-keynote workshop will highlight how educators and librarians can start to deconstruct Marjorie Liu’s MONSTRESS in order to build their own teaching guides and curricular resources to support teaching the title to diverse student populations.

NYCC@NYPL Panel - Currents of Inspiration: From America to Europe and Back
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Celeste Auditorium
Speakers:  Kickliy, Mikael, Andrew C. Robinson, JD Morvan, Sean Gordon Murphy
Moderator: Heidi McDonald
European and American comics are often described as two distinct branches of sequential art, which have, however, been influencing each other for decades. As more and more European creators get a star status in the US, we present a rich panel of US and EU creators who have been strongly influenced by their overseas counterparts.

NYCC@NYPL Panel - Horror Comics - The Other Narrative
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Bartos Forum
Speakers: Aaron Campbell, Sanford Greene, Pornsak Pichetshote, José Villarubia, David Walker
Moderator: Chloe Ramos-Peterson
Comics creators working in the genre of horror, thrillers, and suspense discuss how their books tackle real-world issues like racism, xenophobia, and otherism. Subjects include how creators telegraph topics, how satire can revitalize tropes, why these genres are so perfect for examining sensitive issues, why the time is right to tackle these problems through graphic literature, and how you can use these books to have productive conversations in your branch through bookclubs, lectures, and more.

NYCC@NYPL Creator Appearance - The Librarian is in Booth
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - The Librarian Is In Booth
Speakers: Gerry Duggan
Modeled after the Peanuts 'Doctor is in' stand, the 'Librarian is in' is NYPL's Reading Recommendations service–with its own podcast and super cool events booth! Librarians will be offering reading recommendations and suggestions to event attendees all day, and from noon to one, special guest Gerry Duggan will be offering his own hot takes on what to read next!

NYCC@NYPL Panel - A Hero with a Thousand Faces: From Ms. Marvel to Spider-Gwen
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location - NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Bartos Forum
Speakers: Joe Schmidt, Amie Wright, Jason Latour
As different iterations of classic superheroes emerge (Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Spider-Gwen), what remains consistent is the archetypal journeys of so many heroes in comics. Using Joseph Campbell's The Hero With a Thousand Faces this panel will discuss the universal appeal of comics and how so much of that appeal is based on readers seeing themselves in the work and following along on the hero's journey. Using this framework, educators and librarians can incorporate the hero's journey in teaching and discussions of classic works—like the Odyssey—into present day. CTLE credit available for eligible attendees.

NYCC@NYPL Panel - Hip-Hop, Comics, and Culture
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Berger Forum
Speakers: Andre LeRoy Davis, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Ron Wimberly, Stacey Robinson, Eric Orr, Deirdre Hollman
Hip-hop culture emerged through a lexicon of urban folklore, graffiti art, and comics. This panel features comic creators whose work helped define the mythos and the aesthetics of hip-hop comics. Presented by The Black Comics Collective.

GNCRT Pop-Up Library Signing/Live Draw - Kickliy
Date: Saturday, October 6th
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Javits Center - Booth #1A100
Speakers: Kickliy
Come meet the creator of PERDY! Kickliy will be signing and doing a live-draw session at the Pop-Up Library.


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, 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.

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Titan Comics Reveals its Plans for New York Comic Con 2018

Full Plans Revealed: Titan Comics At New York Comic Con 2018

Titan brings V.E. Schwab’s Shades of Magic, The Thirteenth Doctor #0, The Beatles Yellow Submarine, Robotech, Minky Woodcock, plus many more, to NYCC!

This New York Comic-Con (October 4 – 7, 2018), Titan Comics (booth #2142) brings a fantastic offering of exciting debuts, limited editions, NYCC variants and appearances from a host of creators including Jody Houser (Thirteenth Doctor), V.E. Schwab (Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince), Bill Morrison (The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine), Jeremy Whitley (Sea Of Thieves), Ryan O'Sullivan (Dark Souls), Robert Hack (Doctor Who), Sylvain Runberg (Millennium), George Mann (Newbury & Hobbes), Cynthia von Buhler (Minky Woodcock) and Alex Paknadel & Dan Watters (Assassin’s Creed), plus many more phenomenal talents.

NYCC 2018 sees the debut V.E. Schwab’s hotly-anticipated Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince prequel comic book – set in the world of her New York Times bestselling fantasy novel series – with the first issue debuting exclusively at the show with a special variant by artist, Tomm Coker. V.E. Schwab will discuss the origins of this new exciting project at an unmissable panel on Saturday, October 6 at 12:15 PM in room 1B03. Plus, V.E. Schwab will be signing copies of her debut comic on Friday, October 5 at 12:30PM and on Saturday, October 6 at 2PM at Titan booth #2142 with series cover artist Claudia Ianniciello.

Beatles fans can celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine at NYCC as Titan debuts its special Yellow Submarine Limited Box Set, which includes the critically acclaimed Yellow Submarine graphic novel, a 6.5-inch Yellow Submarine figurine/vinyl, 16 Yellow Submarine lobby cards plus four Yellow Submarine posters (based on the originals), five Beatles badges, a replica Yellow Submarine movie premiere ticket, and an exclusive art card signed by writer/artist Bill Morrison. Plus, Bill Morrison will be signing this Limited Box Set and the new smash-hit graphic novel on Friday, October 5 at 11AM, Saturday, October 6 at 3:30PM and on Sunday, October 7 at 1PM at Titan booth #2142.

Friday at NYCC is a Doctor Who-themed day for Titan kicking off with signings at Titan booth #2142 including the creative talent behind Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #0, which hits NYCC with a special convention variant by Giorgia Sposito and Arianna Florean. Signing starts at 2:15PM. And then straight after, join Jody Houser and cover artists Kelly Yates and Robert Hack who’ll be signing copies of Doctor Who: Road To The Thirteenth Doctor comic series at 3:30PM.  Plus, don’t miss a huge Doctor Who comic panel featuring comics talent, Jody Houser, Arianna Florean, Claudia Ianniciello and Mariano Laclaustra. Join the team as they take you on the Road to the Thirteenth Doctor in this special comic panel on Friday, October 5 at 5:15PM in Room 1B03.

Following the exciting news that The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini has been adapted into an immersive theatre show, which opened last week at Theater 80 in New York City, creator Cynthia von Buhler is making a special NYCC appearance at Titan booth #2142 on Thursday, October 4 at 3:30PM where she will be signing copies of the critically-acclaimed graphic novel. Cynthia will be joined by by “Minky Woodcock muse” Pearls Daily and Hard Case Crime founder, Charles Ardai. Running until November 11, audience members at the immersive theatre show can experience séances, illusions and Houdini’s infamous Water Torture Chamber Escape while exploring three floors of a restored 1920s speakeasy. Tickets can be purchased via www.minkywoodcock.com.

Other Titan comic exclusives and signings available at the show include: an exclusive show variant for Robotech #13 by Dan Parent; Thursday morning October 4 is a special video games celebration with two comic signings - an Assassin’s Creed signing with writers Anthony Del Col (Assassin’s Creed: Origins), Alex Paknadel and Dan Watters (Assassin’s Creed: Uprising) at 11AM; and then Jeremy Whitley (Sea of Thieves), Ryan O’Sullivan (Dark Souls: Age of Fire), and Ram V (Quake Champions) at 12:30PM; Peter Milligan will be at the Titan booth #2142 on Friday October 5 from 5PM, to sign copies of the recent revivals of cult-psychological sci-fi caper, The Prisoner and The Mummy – based on the classic cult Hammer films creation!; George Mann celebrates the 10th Anniversary of his Newbury & Hobbes novels with his brand-new comic tie-in and will be signing copies on Sunday, October 7 at 2:30PM at Titan booth #2142; and Sylvain Runberg, Belen Ortega, and Claudia Ianniciello will be signing copies of their latest comic, Millenium The Girl Who Danced With Death – based in the world of Stieg Larsson’s crime noir phenomenon – at Titan booth #2142 on Thursday, October 4 at 5PM.

See below for a full list of Titan Comics’ signings and panels:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

ASSASSIN’S CREED
Anthony Del Col, Alex Paknadel & Dan Watters
11AM at Titan booth #2142
Signing Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Uprising.

SEA OF THIEVES, DARK SOULS AGE OF FIRE & QUAKE CHAMPIONS
Signing with Jeremy Whitley, Ryan O'Sullivan, Ram V
12:30PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing Sea Of Thieves, Dark Souls Age Of Fire & Quake Champions

MINKY WOODCOCK
Signing with Cynthia Von Buhler, Pearls Daily & Charles Ardai
3:30PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing of Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini graphic novel

MILLENNIUM THE GIRL WHO DANCED WITH DEATH
Signing with Sylvain Runberg, Belen Ortega & Claudia Ianniciello
5PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing The Girl Who Danced With Death – Millennium

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

THE BEATLES’ YELLOW SUBMARINE
Signing with Bill Morrison
11AM at Titan booth #2142
Signing The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine limited edition box-set

SHADES OF MAGIC THE STEEL PRINCE
Signing with V.E. Schwab
12:30PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing Shades of Magic – The Steel Prince #1

DOCTOR WHO: THE THIRTEENTH DOCTOR #0
Signing with Arianna Florean, Claudia Ianniciello & Mariano Laclaustra
2:15PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing copies of Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #0

DOCTOR WHO: ROAD TO THE THIRTEENTH DOCTOR
Signing with Jody Houser, Kelly Yates and Robert Hack
3:30PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing copies of Doctor Who: The Road to the Thirteenth Doctor comic series

THE PRISONER & THE MUMMY
Signing with Peter Milligan
5PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing copies of The Prisoner & Hammer’s The Mummy TPB

DOCTOR WHO COMICS: THE DOCTOR IS IN!
Panel with Jody Houser, Giorgia Sposito, Arianna Florean, Claudia Ianniciello, Mariano Laclaustra
5:15PM at Room 1B03

With the new series of BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who premiering on October 7, the future is definitely female! Join brand manager Chris Thompson for a look behind the scenes of Titan's acclaimed Doctor Who comics with writer Jody Houser (The Thirteenth Doctor), and artists Giorgia Sposito (The Tenth Doctor/Many Lives), Arianna Florean (The Tenth Doctor/Many Lives), Claudia Ianniciello (The Many Lives of Doctor Who) and Mariano Laclaustra (The Many Lives of Doctor Who)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

V.E. SCHWAB'S SHADES OF MAGIC: FROM RED LONDON TO FOUR COLOR
Panel with V.E. Schwab
12:15PM at Room 1B03

Victoria (V.E.) Schwab's Shades of Magic novel series has been a runaway international hit, and now she's bringing her visionary saga to the four color page in her new comics series, The Steel Prince, from Titan Comics. Find out more about the world, how her writing process differs, and what makes comics the perfect medium in this special chat with Victoria and librarian Kate Kosturski (Multiversity Comics, Women Write About Comics).

SHADES OF MAGIC THE STEEL PRINCE
Signing with V.E. Schwab and Claudia Ianniciello
2PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing copies of Shades of Magic – The Steel Prince #1

THE BEATLES’ YELLOW SUBMARINE
Signing with Bill Morrison
3:30PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine limited edition box-set

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

THE BEATLES’ YELLOW SUBMARINE
Signing with Bill Morrison
1PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine limited edition box-set

NEWBURY & HOBBES, DARK SOULS, DOCTOR WHO
Signing with George Mann
2:30PM at Titan booth #2142
Signing copies of Newbury & Hobbes #1


About Titan Comics:
Titan Comics offers astounding comics and graphic novels from the world’s greatest licensed properties, alongside creator-owned comic books from new and world-renowned talent and classic graphic novels re-mastered for brand-new audiences.

For more information, visit: https://www.titan-comics.com

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VIZ Media Announces Plans for New York Comic Con and Anime Fest 2018

Visit VIZ Media At New York Comic Con Booth #1336

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES A WIDE ARRAY OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND ACTIVTIES FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON AND ANIME FEST 2018

Welcome RADIANT Manga Creator Tony Valente, BORUTO Voice Actors, The Producer Of CASTLEVANIA, And More!

San Francisco, CA — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, details a weekend packed with panels, creator appearances, autograph sessions, special in-booth activities, retail exclusives, and anime screenings set to take place next month at New York Comic Con and Anime Fest @ NYCC X Anime Expo 2018.

This year, New York Comic Con takes place on October 4th – 7th, 2018 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #1336 in the Exhibit Hall. More information on New York Comic Con is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

Anime Fest will also take place on October 4th – 7th at the city’s historic Pier 94. NYCC proudly teams up with Anime Expo, the nation’s biggest dedicated annual convention, to present a historic 4-day celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, J-Pop artists, food, and Japanese culture. More information on New York Anime Fest is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Explore/Anime-Fest-At-NYCC-x-Anime-Expo/.

At both events, VIZ Media will welcome notable talent from the anime and manga spheres. Catch the creator of RADIANT, Tony Valente; SAILOR MOON/BORUTO voice actor veteran, Amanda Miller; and BORUTO anime series voice actor, Colleen O’Shaughnessy for a variety of panels and autograph sessions.

Additional guests include Lord Gris, illustrator and character designer for THE WORLD NEXT DOOR video game and Adi Shankar, Executive Producer of the animated adaptation of Castlevania.

Also stop by VIZ Media booth #1336 for a variety of retail exclusives and advance releases for BORUTO, DRAGON BALL, HOMESTUCK, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY HERO ACADEMIA, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, SAILOR MOON, and many more. VIZ Media’s booth will also host various activities and giveaways throughout the con including a DR. STONE arm sleeve, an exclusive MY HERO ACADEMIA poster and digital manga offer, as well as a special demo for THE WORLD NEXT DOOR video game, which is set for release in early 2019!

VIZ Media NYCC and Anime Fest 2018 Panels & Autograph Sessions

Thursday, October 4th

12:15pm - VIZ Media Official Panel - Javits, Room 1A06

Come hang out with us and special guests, Tony Valente and Adi Shankar, as we share upcoming releases and other announcements!

2:00pm - CASTLEVANIA Producer Signing - VIZ Media Booth

Meet Adi Shankar, the Executive Producer behind the hit animated adaptation of the Castlevania video game in an exclusive signing session.

3:30pm - RADIANT Creator Signing - NYCC Autograph Area*

Come see Tony Valente, the creator behind the RADIANT manga, and receive a personalized signed art card.

Friday, October 5th

2:00pm - ReedPOP and VIZ Media Present Tony Valente, Creator of RADIANT Panel - Anime Fest, Mirai Stage**

Hear from Tony Valente himself as he discusses his career and creative journey from pen to panel and from manga to anime!

3:30pm - RADIANT Creator Signing - Anime Fest, Autograph Area**

Don’t miss your final chance to meet Tony Valente!

4:00pm - RWBY Creative Talent Signing - VIZ Media Booth

Meet members of the RWBY creative team and receive a signed RWBY poster.

Saturday, October 6th

11:00am - SHONEN JUMP Panel - Javits, Room 1A10

Hang out with your SHONEN JUMP pals and awesome guests including the voice of Boruto, Amanda Miller, and Cho-Cho, Colleen O'Shaughnessey.

12:30pm - BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS English Voice Cast Signing - NYCC Autograph Area*

Catch the voice of Boruto, Amanda Miller, and Cho-Cho, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, in this signing session!

4:00pm - THE WORLD NEXT DOOR Signing - VIZ Media Booth

Stop by and meet illustrator Lord Gris, character designer for THE WORLD NEXT DOOR video game, and receive a signed art card!

4:00pm - SHONEN JUMP Fun & Ninja Games Panel - Anime Fest, Main Stage**

Laugh it up with the U.S. Editors of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP as they face off against special guests behind some of our favorite titles in a fun game or two!

5:45pm - BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS English Voice Cast Signing - Anime Fest, Autograph Area**

An encore chance to meet BORUTO voice actors Amanda Miller and Colleen O'Shaughnessey at Anime Fest!

6:45pm - K: SEVEN STORIES LOST SMALL WORLD Premiere - Javits, Room 1A10

View the special U.S. premiere of LOST SMALL WORLD, an all-new anime work set in the mesmerizing world of K!

Sunday, October 7th

1:00pm - SAILOR MOON Voice Actor Signing - Anime Fest, Autograph Area**

JUPITER POWER MAKE UP! Meet Sailor Jupiter’s English voice actor, Amanda Miller, and receive a personalized signed poster.

1:30pm - K Anime Marathon Screening - Anime Fest, Mirai Stage**

Catch three works from the K: SEVEN STORIES series, which includes SIDE: BLUE, SIDE: GREEN, and LOST SMALL WORLD.

1:30pm - THE WORLD NEXT DOOR Signing - VIZ Media Booth

Another opportunity to meet artist Lord Gris!

*NYCC official signings are ticketed before the event. Please visit newyorkcomiccon.com/Guests/Autographs for more information.

**Anime Fest badges are required; this is a separate ticketed event located at Pier 94.

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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VIZ Media Heads to Anime Weekend Atlanta 2018

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION AT ANIME WEEKEND ATLANTA 2018

Join VIZ Media At The Biggest Southeast Anime Convention For Exciting Announcements, A Special K Anime Premiere, And More!

San Francisco, CA — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces participation at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2018, one of the southeast region’s largest anime and manga fan conventions, with a roster of announcements, a voice cast signing event, and a special anime feature film premiere.

Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) 2018 takes place September 20th – September 23rd, 2018 at the Renaissance Waverly and Cobb Galleria Center. Details and ticket information on AWA are available at https://awa-con.com.

VIZ Media AWA 2018 Panel & Special Events Include:

Saturday, September 22nd

2:00pm - VIZ Media Panel - (Williams Galleria Center CDF)

Join VIZ Media as we celebrate all things anime and manga! Get ready for an awesome cast announcement, cool prizes, and SPECIAL guests! Attendees will receive free giveaways while supplies last.

3:30pm - MR. OSOMATSU Voice Cast Signing - (Exhibit Hall Autograph Area)

AWA attendees are invited to meet the just-announced English cast members of VIZ Media’s hit comedy series MR. OSOMATSU. A free autograph poster will be provided while supplies last.

5:30pm - K Movie 3 Premiere - (Red Carpet / Main Theatre)

Screening for the first time in the U.S., K:  SEVEN STORIES “SIDE: GREEN - Overwrite World.”  Delve into the backstory of the mysterious JUNGLE organization and the origins of its two most feared members; the young upstart Sukuna Gojo and the fearsome Yukari Mishakuji. Screening attendees will receive a free K giveaway while supplies last.

7:30pm - K Movies 1-3 Marathon - (Video Room 2)

Anime fans are invited to join VIZ Media for an encore presentation of the first three installments in K: Seven Stories. Featuring K: SEVEN STORIES “R:B - BLAZE -,”  K:  SEVEN STORIES “SIDE:BLUE - SIRIUS -” and K:  SEVEN STORIES “SIDE:GREEN - Overwrite World –.”

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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VIZ Media Obtains "Accel World: Infinite Burst" Media Rights

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN HOME MEDIA RIGHTS FOR ACCEL WORLD: INFINITE BURST FILM

The New ACCEL WORLD: INFINITE BURST Feature Film Available On Home Video This Fall

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announced home media rights for the ACCEL WORLD: INFINITE BURST movie during its official panel event held this past weekend at Anime Central 2018. The film is a sequel to the 2012 ACCEL WORLD animated series, which are based on the light novels of the same title written by Reki Kawahara. ACCEL WORLD: INFINITE BURST will be released this Fall on Blu-ray and DVD, with special extras including the two OVAs “Reverberation” and “Vacation.”

In ACCEL WORLD: INFINITE BURST, Haruyuki and his friends are playing the online fighting game Brain Burst, locked in a territory battle with a rival group as usual. But things take an unexpected turn when a mysterious black cloud kicks them out of the game and prevents them from reentering. The seemingly impossible phenomenon isn’t just an isolated incident—it’s spreading and preventing all Burst Linkers from accelerating. Haruyuki and the others soon learn that to protect the bond that connects them, they must confront a powerful ancient being that has been sealed away since the dawn of the “Accelerated World”!

In addition to the feature film, ACCEL WORLD has thrilled audiences and anime fans as a popular 24-episode series (distributed in North America by VIZ Media) that was produced by the famed studio Sunrise. Author Reki Kawahara entered his first ACCEL WORLD novel into ASCII Media Works' 15th Dengeki Novel Prize in 2008 and won the Grand Prize. VIZ Media is the North American master licensor and retains the home media and digital streaming rights for the ACCEL WORLD anime series.

For additional information on ACCEL WORLD and other anime and manga titles distributed 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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VIZ Media Announces New Manga Short Story Collections

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLISHING ACQUISITIONS AT ANIME EXPO 2018

VIZ Media Announces New NIER: AUTOMATA: SHORT STORY LONG Novel And SMASHED: JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION From The Master Of Horror Manga

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announced NIER: AUTOMATA: SHORT STORY LONG and SMASHED: JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION as new publishing acquisitions during its official panel, held this past weekend at Anime Expo 2018.

The first of the two titles, NieR: AUTOMATA: SHORT STORY LONG, is a collection of short fiction and novellas based on the bestselling video game, NieR: Automata, which has sold more than two million copies. The second novel of two stand-alone volumes (LONG STORY SHORT will debut in October 2018), the book expands the world and characters of the video game, including insights into beloved characters and story settings. Also announced was SMASHED: JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION, a chilling new hardcover collection of thirteen tales from the master of horror. Both new titles are scheduled for print and digital publication in the spring of 2019. Additional information on each of these titles will be announced in the near future.

NieR: AUTOMATA: SHORT STORY LONG, By Jun Eishima and Yoko Taro
Short fiction from the world of NieR: Automata, including the classic novella “The Flame of Prometheus,” the short story “A Much Too Silent Sea,” and original tales of A2, Emil and more!

SMASHED: JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION, By Junji Ito - Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens

Try not to be noticed when you eat the secret nectar, otherwise you’ll get smashed… What horrific events happened to create the earthbound—people tied to a certain place for the rest of their short lives? Then, a strange haunted house comes to town, but no one expects it to lead to a real hell… Welcome to Junji Ito’s world, a world with no escape from endless nightmares.

For additional information on 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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"Cosmos: Possible Worlds" Ready for March 2019

Fox and National Geographic Release Exclusive First Look at Highly Anticipated “COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS” at San Diego Comic-Con 2018

Executive Producer, Writer, Director and Creator Ann Druyan; Executive Producers Seth MacFarlane, Brannon Braga and Jason Clark; and Renowned Astrophysicist and Host Neil deGrasse Tyson Shared the Sneak Peek with San Diego Comic-Con Attendees during Panel

New Season of COSMOS to Premiere March 2019; 13-Part Series to be Broadcast Worldwide across National Geographic and in the U.S. on FOX and National Geographic

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FOX and National Geographic released a first look at the highly anticipated return of the Emmy Award-winning worldwide phenomenon COSMOS. Executive producer/writer/director Ann Druyan (who won an Emmy Award for writing the 2014 series and a Peabody Award for producing it) and executive producers Seth MacFarlane (FAMILY GUY, THE ORVILLE, “COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey”), Brannon Braga (THE ORVILLE, “COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey,” “Terra Nova”) and Jason Clark (THE ORVILLE, “COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey”), along with series host Neil deGrasse Tyson, the famed pop-culture icon, astrophysicist and host of the Emmy Award-nominated “StarTalk,” were all on hand to share the sneak peek during their panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS is set to premiere on FOX and National Geographic in March 2019.

Watch/share the sneak peek here: https://youtu.be/mXako3rIAr8

Following a wildly successful run in 2014 as the most-watched series ever on National Geographic Channels internationally, and seen by more than 135 million people worldwide on National Geographic and FOX, the new season will once again premiere in the U.S. on both FOX and National Geographic and globally on National Geographic in 171 countries and 43 languages.

In the vastness of space and the immensity of time, the number of worlds to explore and stories to tell are virtually infinite. The first two seasons of the COSMOS television series transported a global audience to the farthest reaches and most deeply hidden recesses of the universe. In the course of those journeys, the series dramatized the lives of many of the forgotten searchers who contributed to the world’s understanding of who, when and where we are in the universe. COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS will venture to previously uncharted territories.

In conjunction with the launch of the new season, National Geographic will publish a companion book, COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS, by Ann Druyan, the long-awaited follow-up to Carl Sagan’s international bestseller, COSMOS: A Personal Voyage. Sale date is February 19, 2019.

COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS is produced by Cosmos Studios, the Ithaca, NY-based company Ann Druyan co-founded in 2000, and Fuzzy Door Productions, Seth MacFarlane’s company. Druyan and Brannon Braga are the series’ writers. Druyan, MacFarlane, Braga and Jason Clark executive-produce. “Like” COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS on Facebook at CosmosOnTV. Follow the series on Twitter @CosmosOnTV. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @CosmosOnTV.

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About Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), a unit of 21st Century Fox, is home to some of the highest-rated and most acclaimed series on television, including 9-1-1, EMPIRE, THE ORVILLE, THE GIFTED, THE RESIDENT, LETHAL WEAPON, GOTHAM, STAR, THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY, BOB’S BURGERS, HELL’S KITCHEN, MASTERCHEF, MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR STARDOM, BEAT SHAZAM, LOVE CONNECTION and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE; as well as new series GORDON RAMSAY’S 24 HOURS TO HELL AND BACK, REL, THE COOL KIDS, LAST MAN STANDING, THE PASSAGE and PROVEN INNOCENT. FOX airs 15 hours of primetime programming a week, as well as major sports and Sunday morning news. Through the FOX NOW app, FOX viewers can watch full episodes of their favorite FOX shows on a variety of digital platforms, while enjoying enhanced interactive and social capabilities around those shows. Download the FOX NOW app at www.fox.com/foxnow. To watch primetime programming live on the web, visit www.fox.com/live. “Like” FOX on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FOXTV and follow the network on Twitter @FOXTV. For additional information about FOX, please visit www.fox.com.

About National Geographic Partners LLC
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 130 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

About Cosmos Studios
Co-founded in 2000 by CEO and visionary Ann Druyan, Ithaca, NY-based Cosmos Studios creates, produces, and distributes eye, brain, heart and soul-nourishing science-based entertainment in all media.

Cosmos Studios aims to tear down the walls that have excluded so many from the scientific enterprise. We work to demystify the language, values, and drama of science, to give everyone the power of its permanently revolutionary methodology.

Carl Sagan, and those privileged to work with him, demonstrated that there is a world-wide appetite for compelling entertainment that reflects our dawning awareness of cosmic evolution and our place in its great story. There is a planet-wide hunger for images and dreams that reflect our radically altered sense of who, where, and when we are… where we might go, who we might become.

In collaboration with award-winning writers, artists, filmmakers, producers, researchers, engineers, educators, artists, and a growing list of partners across science, communications, and finance, we seek to touch audiences with the soaring spiritual high that comes from grasping science's central revelation- our oneness with the cosmos.

Come with us at www.cosmosstudios.com

on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CosmosStudiosOfficial/

on Twitter at twitter.com/CosmosStudios1

on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cosmosstudiosofficial/


About Fuzzy Door Productions
Led by director, writer and producer Seth MacFarlane, Fuzzy Door Productions is the production company behind many of today’s most successful film and television projects. Jason Clark serves as its President and oversees all areas of development and production for the company’s film and television slate. Fuzzy Door produced “COSMOS: A Spacetime Odyssey,” and currently produces FOX’s hit space adventure series, THE ORVILLE, as well as the beloved animated television shows FAMILY GUY and “American Dad!.” On the film side, Fuzzy Door has produced “Ted,” “Ted 2” and “A Million Ways to Die in the West.”
 
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Bluefin Brings Star Wars B-Wing Star Fighter Model Kit to Comic-Con International

BLUEFIN PRESENTS STUNNINGLY DETAILED EXCLUSIVE KITS FROM BANDAI SPIRITS HOBBY FOR STAR WARS AND DRAGON BALL FOR COMIC-CON 2018

Bluefin’s Booth Will Offer A Variety Of Easy To Assemble Kits For Top Pop Culture, Sci-Fi And Anime Properties; Scores Of New GunPla Kits Also Available!!

Anaheim, CA, June 26 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, presents an impressive array of stunningly detailed and easy to assemble kits from Bandai Spirits Hobby that will be available for purchase during Comic-Con International 2018. A pair of Comic-Con exclusive kits also will be available.

Comic-Con International is one of the nation’s largest comic book, science fiction, and pop culture events, and will take place July 19th–22nd, 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, CA. Bluefin will be located in Booth #401. Complete details on Comic-Con are available at: comic-con.org.

Catch the following Comic-Con Exclusive kits from Bluefin during the show:

Bandai Spirits Hobby Figure-Rise Standard Dragon Ball Vegito Model Kit · MSRP $58.00

Comic-Con attendees will be the first to get their hands Standard Vegito for the first time in the world - even earlier than in Japan!  The fusion between Goku and Vegeta to counter Majin Buu using the “Potara,” a sacred artifact of the Supreme Kai, is now available in a Figure-rise Standard edition. Boasting the widest range of any Figure-rise Standard kit, Vegito can achieve a multitude of poses recreating fan favorite scenes from the anime series! A substantial 17.7-inch Vegito sword is also included as well as an impaled Buu (2.5” tall) figure. by using forced perspective, one can arrange this kit to accurately mimic this memorable moment in the heat of battle!

Bandai Spirits Hobby 1/72 Scale Star Wars B-Wing Star Fighter Limited Edition Model Kit · MSRP $58.00

Comic-Con attendees will be the first to get their hands on the Figure-rise Standard Vegetto for the first time anywhere in the world - even earlier than in Japan!  The fusion between Goku and Vegeta to counter Majin Buu using the “Potara,” a sacred artifact of the Supreme Kai, is now available in a Figure-rise Standard edition. Boasting the widest range of any Figure-rise Standard kit, Vegetto can achieve a multitude of poses recreating fan favorite scenes from the anime series! A substantial 17.7-inch Vegetto sword is also included as well as an impaled Buu (2.5” tall) figure. by using forced perspective, one can arrange this kit to accurately mimic this memorable moment in the heat of battle!

Stop by the Bluefin booth to browse an impressive collection of Limited Edition GunPla (Gundam Plastic Model) kits from Bandai Hobby.

    1/100 Scale GUNDAM ASTRAY GOLD FRAME (Special Coating) - $80
    1/100 Scale Hyaku-Shiki 2.0 (Clear Version) - $55
    1/100 Scale TALLGEESE (Special Coating) - $80
    1/144 Scale KAMIKI BURNING GUNDAM PP (Clear Version) - $21
    1/100 Scale GUNDAM SEVEN SWORD (Clear Color Version) - $60
    1/100 Scale JUSTICE GUNDAM (Clear Version) - $55
    1/100 Scale FULL ARMOR GUNDAM (Half-Mechanical Clear Version) - $70
    1/144 Scale 00 RAISER (Clear Version) - $35
    1/144 Scale GUNDAM BARBATOS LUPUS (Clear Version) - $30
    1/144 Scale GUNDAM BARBATOS LUPUS REX (Clear Version) - $17
    1/144 Scale GUNDAM KIMARIS VIDAR (Clear Color Version) - $17
    1/144 Scale SINANJU (Clear Version) - $40
    1/144 Scale GUNDAM BAEL (Clear Version) - $17
    1/144 Scale PETIT’GGUY UNICORN WHITE - $8
    1/144 Scale PETIT’GGUY TRANS-AM RED - $8
    1/144 Scale Haro Shooting Orange (Clear Version) $10
    Mecha Collection Bulma Capsule 09 Motorcycle (Clear Ver.) $10

Explore Bluefin’s wide range pf GunPla products at: http://www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/gundam-models.html.


About Bluefin
Based in Anaheim, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from Asia and has established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Bandai Shokugan, and Storm Collectibles, and is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.

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Image Comics Announces its San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Program

IMAGE COMICS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2018

#WeBelieve in creator-owned panels, signings, & con exclusive variants

PORTLAND, OR — Image Comics is pleased to return to San Diego this year for San Diego Comic-Con 2018 on Wednesday, July 18th through Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to the www.imagecomics.com post for the most up-to-date information.

COLLECTED EDITION CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES (sold at IMAGE BOOTH - #2729):

    ICE CREAM MAN, VOL. 1: RAINBOW SPRINKLES hardcover by W. Maxwell Prince & Martin Morazzo, cover by Morazzo, $35 +tax
    VS, VOL. 1 hardcover by Iván Brandon & Esad Ribić, cover by Ribić, $35 +tax

LIMITED* SINGLE ISSUE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES (sold at IMAGE BOOTH - #2729):
* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability. 

    IMAGE FIRSTS DEADLY CLASS #1 by Rick Remender & Wes Craig, featuring a SYFY cast photo cover, FREE
    FARMHAND #1 by Rob Guillory, cover by Guillory, $10 +tax
    UNNATURAL #1 by Mirka Andolfo, cover by Andolfo, $10 +tax

SINGLE ISSUE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES (sold at SKYBOUND side of booth - #2729):

    WALKING DEAD #181 by Robert Kirkman & Charlie Adlard, cover by Charlie Adlard & Dave McCaig, $10
    REDNECK #13 by Donny Cates & Lisandro Estherren, cover by Geoff Shaw & Dee Cunniffe, $10

SINGLE ISSUE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES (sold at TOP COW booth #2629):

    INFINITE DARK/THE FREEZE FLIP BOOK by Ryan Cady & Andrea Mutti, covers by Phil Sevy (THE FREEZE) and Andrea Mutti (INFINITE DARK), FREE with a Top Cow booth purchase or by attending a Top Cow panel
    APHRODITE V #1 by Bryan Hill & Jeff Spokes, cover by Natali Sanders (Limited to 1,000), $10.00

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE (sold at IMAGE BOOTH - #2729):

    DEADLY CLASS T-shirt, $24.99 +tax
    DEADLY CLASS enamel lapel pin, $10 +tax

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE (sold at TOP COW booth #2629):

    WITCHBLADE enamel lapel pin, $10
    SUNSTONE enamel lapel pins, $10

SIGNINGS AT THE IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#2729)
**TICKETED denotes signings require wristbands. Wristbands will be given out at the booth as soon as the convention floor opens on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available for attendee badge holders only. There will be a limit of 3 items per person for ticketed signings unless otherwise noted. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.

THURSDAY, JULY 19
10:00 – 10:45 AM

    Rob Guillory (CHEW, FARMHAND)

11:00 – 11:45 AM

    Doug TenNapel (GEAR)
    Joshua Williamson (BIRTHRIGHT, NAILBITER) [Skybound]

12:00 – 12:45 PM

    Doug Wagner (PLASTIC, THE HARD PLACE)
    Sean Mackiewicz (GASOLINA) [Skybound]

1:00 – 1:45 PM

    Cat Staggs (CROSSWIND)
    Grace Ellis (MOONSTRUCK)
    Melissa Hutchison & Dave Fennoy (Telltale voice actors for Clementine and Lee) [Skybound]

2:00 – 2:45 PM

    Sina Grace (NOTHING LASTS FOREVER, SELF-OBSESSED)
    Steve Orlando (CRUDE, UNDERTOW) [Skybound]

3:00 – 3:45 PM

    Marco Finnegan (CROSSROAD BLUES)
    Rival Games (THIEF OF THIEVES) [Skybound]

4:00 – 4:45 PM

    WHERE WE LIVE multi-contributor signing featuring: Erika Schultz, Amy Chu, Aaron Campbell, Rafael Albuquerque, Matt Hawkins, Brian Haberlin, David Walker & many more.

FRIDAY, JULY 20
10:00 – 10:45 AM

    Aaron Campbell, Pornsak Pichetshote (INFIDEL)
    Jeff Lemire (DESCENDER, A.D.: AFTER DEATH, ROYAL CITY, GIDEON FALLS) **TICKETED**

11:00 – 11:45 AM

    Kickliy (PERDY)
    Sean Lewis (THE FEW, COYOTES)
    Donny Cates (REDNECK, ATOMAHAWK, GOD COUNTRY, THE GHOST FLEET, BUZZKILL)  [Skybound]

12:00 – 12:45 PM

    Tomm Coker (THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS)
    Justin Greenwood, Landry Walker (THE LAST SIEGE)

1:00 – 1:45 PM

    Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK)
    Jason Howard (CEMETERY BEACH) [Skybound]

2:00 – 2:45 PM

    Rick Remender (DEADLY CLASS, LOW, BLACK SCIENCE, DEATH OR GLORY, FEAR AGENT, SEVEN TO ETERNITY, TOKYO GHOST) **TICKETED**
    Dan Panosian (SLOTS) [Skybound]

3:00 – 3:45 PM

    Mirka Andolfo (UNNATURAL)
    John Layman (CHEW, LEVIATHAN)
    Jeremy Haun (THE BEAUTY, THE REALM)

4:00 – 4:45 PM

    Robert Kirkman (OBLIVION SONG, THE WALKING DEAD, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA) [Skybound] **TICKETED and restricted to: 3-item limit**

SATURDAY, JULY 21

11:00 – 11:45 AM

    Robert Kirkman (OBLIVION SONG, THE WALKING DEAD, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA) [Skybound] **TICKETED and restricted to: 3-item limit**

12:00 – 12:45 PM

    Doug Wagner (THE HARD PLACE, PLASTIC)

1:00 – 1:45 PM

    Marjorie Liu (MONSTRESS) **TICKETED**
    Daniel Warren Johnson (EXTREMITY) [Skybound]

2:15 – 3:30 PM

    DEADLY CLASS SYFY TV signing featuring: Creator & Executive producer Rick Remender & members of the show’s cast **TICKETED and restricted to: 2-item limit, items must be DEADLY CLASS brand.**

SUNDAY, JULY 22

    Donny Cates (REDNECK, ATOMAHAWK, GOD COUNTRY, THE GHOST FLEET, BUZZKILL)


PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:

Thursday, July 19 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Room 23ABC                       
#WeBelieve in Fantasy
Creators conjure magic on a monthly basis, stretching the boundaries of reality to explore resonant themes under a veneer of high fiction. This group of creators has taken a legacy of wands, wizards, and incantations and tailored it to a modern context, where shape-shifting teen baristas search for missing love and reckless rockers parlay with infernal forces. Let this panel of spellbinding talent, including Sam Humphries (BLACKBIRD), Grace Ellis (MOONSTRUCK), Jeremy Haun (THE REALM), Johnnie Christmas (FIREBUG), Megan Hutchison (ROCKSTARS), and other special guests enchant you as they explain the alchemy behind their latest comics.
                                      
Friday, July 20 @ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Room 23ABC                       
#WeBelieve in Horror
Image Comics has ushered in a new era of horror with cerebral writers and visceral artists elevating sequential-art dread to claustrophobic heights. From John Layman's kaiju free-for-all, LEVIATHAN, to Pornsak Pichetshote and Aaron Campbell’s reflective haunted house boiler, INFIDEL, comics are evolving terror to new personal, socially minded levels. Join a roster of the most sinister storytellers including Will Dennis (the editor of WYTCHES, GIDEON FALLS) and other special guests to discover how they're altering an entire genre.    
                                            
Saturday, July 21 @ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Room 7AB                       
#WeBelieve in Suspense
Comic scribes wield character, dialogue, and panels with clockwork precision, leading readers through a gauntlet of plot beats designed to ratchet tension and escalate stakes. In concert with artists, these storytellers operate outside budget constraints to orchestrate explosive dramas without any limits save their own imaginations. Listen to a panel of thrill gurus including Donny Cates (REDNECK), Mirka Andolfo (UNNATURAL), Steve Orlando (CRUDE), Jacob Semahn (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET), Megan Hutchison (ROCKSTARS), and Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK) as they deconstruct their approach to weaving the tightest suspense in comics.
                                   
Sunday, July 22 @ 1:45 – 2:45 p.m., Room 5AB                       
#WeBelieve in Craft
Image hosts a stable of creators who have honed their skills through countless comics, publishers, and media. With their creator-owned projects, these writers and artists build on expansive careers to deliver the apex of comics craftsmanship. Join a murderer’s row of career myth-makers including Joe Casey (NEW LIEUTENANTS OF METAL, MCMLXXV), Daniel Warren Johnson (EXTREMITY), Justin Greenwood (THE LAST SIEGE), Kickliy (PERDY), and Shannon Wheeler (MEMOIRS OF A VERY STABLE GENIUS) as they chart the paths they traveled to arrive at their current projects. 

IMAGE COMICS' CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY:

Chris Burnham - HH-18
Juan Gedeon - AA-15
Sanford Greene - FF-21
Joe Harris - EE-20
Tom Neely - AA-05
Dustin Nguyen - CC-01
Jimmie Robinson - EE-22
Landry Q. Walker - EE-19
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ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, 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.

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