Titan Comics Announces "Tank Girl: Gold" Comic Book Series

TANK GIRL: GOLD picks up where the critically acclaimed hit series Two Girls One Tank left off - Tank Girl has lost one of her dearest friends, but inadvertently gained billions of dollars worth of Nazi Gold. What is she going to spend  all that money on? Before we find out, her kangaroo boyfriend Booga must pay a penance by going right up THE FURRY ROAD. It's been swell, and the swelling isn't going down.

Tank Girl: Gold
WRITER: Alan Martin
ARTIST: Brett Parson
FC - 32pp - $3.99 - On sale: September 28, 2016

Cover A: Ashley Wood
Cover B: Black Frog
Cover C: Andrey Tkachenko
Cover D: Lora Zombie
Cover E: Brett Parson

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Review: "Zootopia" Another Classic from the Disney Utopia

TRASH IN MY EYE No. 13 (of 2016) by Leroy Douresseaux

Zootopia (2016)
Running time:  108 minutes (1 hour, 48 minutes)
MPAA – PG for some thematic elements, rude humor and action
DIRECTORS:  Byron Howard and Rich Moore with Jared Bush
WRITERS:  Jared Bush and Phil Johnston; from a story by Byron Howard, Jared Bush, Rich Moore, Josie Trinidad , Jim Reardon, Phil Johnston, and Jennifer Lee
PRODUCER:  Clark Spencer
EDITORS:  Jeremy Milton and Fabienne Rawley
COMPOSER:  Michael Giacchino

ANIMATION/FANTASY/FAMILY with elements of comedy, crime and mystery

Starring:  (voice) Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Tommy Chong, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Alan Tudyk, Shakira, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, and Maurice LaMarche

Zootopia is a 2016 computer-animated fantasy film from Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS).  Directed by Byron Howard and Richard Moore, the film was originally released to theaters in 3D.  It is the 55th animated feature film in the “Walt Disney Animated Classics” line, with John Lasseter of Pixar being the film's executive producer.  Zootopia follows a rookie bunny cop who unites with a cynical con artist fox to uncover a dark conspiracy.

Zootopia is populated by anthropomorphic mammals (cartoon or fictional animals that walk and talk like humans).  Officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a young female rabbit from the rural hamlet of Bunnyburrow.  Her childhood dream was to be a police officer.  She recently moved to the urban utopia of Zootopia where she just became a rookie cop with the Zootopia Police Department.

However, her boss, Chief Bobo (Idris Elba), a cape buffalo, does not believe that a bunny can be a cop; honestly, almost no one believes a little bunny rabbit can make it as a cop.  Chief Bobo assigns Officer Hopps to the traffic division where she becomes a meter maid, handing out parking tickets.  Early in her career, Judy is even tricked by Nicholas P. “Nick” Wilde (Jason Bateman), a cynical red fox who runs various cons and hustles.  Fate brings them together to solve the mystery of missing mammals, and the straight-laced Judy and street-smart Nick make a good team.  However, neither understands the true extant of the conspiracy surrounding this missing persons case.

After Disney formally purchased Pixar (in 2006), the deal essentially united the Oscar-winning computer-animation studio with Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS), there has been a marked improvement in the computer-animated films produced by the WDAS.  The credit for that success often goes to Pixar's John Lasseter who is Chief Creative Officer (CCO) for both units.  Under his watch, Walt Disney Feature Animation has produced such smash hits as Tangled and Wreck-It-Ralph, as well as the Oscar-winning, worldwide, monster hit, Frozen.

I keep thinking that there is nothing left that either Pixar or WDAS can do to surprise me, but Pixar blew my mind with last year's Inside Out.  Now, I am stunned by Zootopia, which is not only fantastic, but is also timely.  Zootopia is an American animated film that is aimed at the broad family audience, yet bluntly addresses issues of prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes.  Zootopia is a film about us, the human race, but especially about the United States of America.

We are Zootopia, that shining city on the hill.  This place of dreams and of hope is filled with people who secretly harbor all manners of assumptions and prejudices about their fellow citizens.  The course of Zootopia's story and of Judy's story is to steer everyone to their better selves.  This could have been yet another animated film full of wise-cracking, eccentric talking animal characters that make the audience laugh, but the creators and filmmakers behind Zootopia wanted more.  The result truly is a film that can be called a “Walt Disney Animated Classic.”

As the lead characters, Judy and Nick, Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman give performances that certainly deserve to be called great.  Goodwin gives Judy so much color and depth, making the bunny cop a character that is bigger than than this movie; Zootopia seems to be a single chapter in the life of a fictional character with much more to say.  Bateman delivers his usual genial, smooth, and droll comedy style onto Nick, but he makes the sly red fox the wise, guiding hand that a young rookie bunny cop needs.

Thoughtful and occasionally brilliant, Zootopia cheats a little in its last act, taking the easy way out so that it can deliver a happy ending. Still, even its action-centered resolution of the conspiracy offers a delightful surprise and sticks to the story's message about the harm of prejudice and the dangers of racism and xenophobia.  Perhaps, live-action films can learn a lesson from the state-of-the-art, computer-animated Zootopia.  Movies can be smart, timely, and deliver a few messages AND also be big, entertaining event films.

9 of 10
A+

Tuesday, June 14, 2016


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Comics Legends Ron Wilson, Jim Starlin and Adam Hughes Head to 2016 Baltmore Comics-Con

Adam Hughes, Jim Starlin Headline New Guests at Baltimore Comic-Con 2016

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - The 2016 Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 2-4, 2016 at the Inner Harbor's Baltimore Convention Center, and we are thrilled to announce the our next set of guests appearing at the show. With 3 months until the big event, we are now over 130 guests from the comics industry (with a celebrity announcement just around the corner!). Join us as we welcome guests old and new from all corners and roles -- purchase your tickets now.

In addition to the guests we have previously announced, the Baltimore Comic-Con is pleased to welcome John Anderson (The Infinites), Brett Blevins (Harley Quinn Road Trip Special), Jim Calafiore (Leaving Megalopolis: Surviving Megalopolis), Elias Chatzoudis (Grimm Fairy Tales presents Oz: Reign of the Witch Queen), Sean Chen (Aliens vs. Zombies), Paris Cullins (Blue Beetle), Joe Eisma (Morning Glories), Veronica Fish (Archie Comics), Joe Giella courtesy of Hero Initiative (Green Lantern), Brian Haberlin (Witchblade), Bo Hampton (3 Devils), Joe Harris (Rockstars), Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn),

Adam Hughes (Betty & Veronica), Paul Jenkins (Replica), Justin Jordan (The Legacy of Luther Strode), Hope Larson (Batgirl), Mike Lilly (Red Agent), Nate Lovett (Actionverse Featuring Midnight Tiger),

Laura Martin (Black Panther), John McCrea, courtesy of Hero Initiative (Judge Dredd), Tradd Moore (The Legacy of Luther Strode),Fabian Nicieza (Deadpool & Cable: Split Second), Paul Pelletier (Justice League), Andrew Pepoy (Futurama Comics), Lyle Pollard (Scarlet Huntress), Rafer Roberts (A&A: The Adventures of Archer and Armstrong), Nei Ruffino (Silk), Mark Schultz (Conan the Slayer), Andy Smith (Earth 2, Thanos GN), Allison Sohn (Red Sonja), Jim Starlin (Thanos: The Infinity Finale), Mark Texeira (Doctor Strange), and Ron Wilson (Marvel Two-in-One).

"What a fantastic addition to the show," said Marc Nathan, promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "This is such a talented group of individuals, from award-winners to up-and-comers, classic creators and the new hottest names in the industry. Our fans have been asking us to bring a number of these creators to the show for years, and our returning guests continue to be in high-demand. 2016 is shaping up to be a great convention (and our first celebrity announcement is coming shortly!)."

TICKETS
General Admission and VIP Package tickets for Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as the Harvey Awards, are now on sale! Visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets/ for more information and to purchase your advanced tickets now, and as always, kids 10 and under get into the show free with a paid adult General Admission!

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
While they are available, be sure to take advantage of discount rate arrangements we have made with hotels near the Baltimore Convention Center. For all the details, see: http://baltimorecomiccon.com/about/hotels/

In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages.

Contact Information

Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution

promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications

registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations

harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com- for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet

general@baltimorecomiccon.com- for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries


About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 17th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 11 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.

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Image Comics Announces a Special Hardcover Edition for "Plutona"

PLUTONA FANS WILL ENJOY A LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER THIS JULY

Master storyteller Jeff Lemire (Descender, Sweet Tooth) and critically-acclaimed artist Emi Lenox (EmiTown) bring readers a heartfelt and heartbreaking coming-of-age tale exploring friendship and loss in PLUTONA. Image Comics is pleased to announce that PLUTONA will be available as a limited edition hardcover as well as in trade paperback this July.

In PLUTONA, five suburban kids make a shocking discovery while exploring the woods one day after school... the body of the world's greatest superhero, Plutona, laying dead among the mud and grass. This discovery sends them on a dark journey that will threaten to tear apart their friendship and their lives.

PLUTONA limited edition hardcover (ISBN: 978-1-5343-0013-2) will be available on July 20th for $39.99 while supplies last and can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code MAY168004. The final order cutoff deadline is Monday, June 20th.

PLUTONA trade paperback (ISBN 978-1632156013) hits comic book stores on Wednesday, July 20th and bookstores on Tuesday, July 26th, and will be available for $16.99. It can be ordered by retailers from Diamond Book Distributors with Diamond code MAR160642. It can be preordered now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound, and Indigo.

Fans can purchase a replica of the pear sweatshirt worn by Mie in there story at Image Direct.

Select praise for PLUTONA:

“Plutona is the kind of character driven tale that  we’ve all come to love Jeff Lemire for, but the real star here is the beautifully drawn pages by Emi Lenox. Her cartooning crafts a world I can feel by just looking at it. We’re lucky to have Jeff and Emi making books like this.“ —Skottie Young

“Like the very best comics, Plutona transcends any single genre. At once a gripping mystery, an epic superhero tale, and a deeply affecting coming-of-age story, Plutona presents Lemire and Lenox at the height of their powers—a masterful meditation on heroism, identity, and growing up. One of the best books of the year.”  —Scott Snyder

"Plutona is your new favorite comic. As heartfelt and beautiful as any of Lemire's previous works, and the artwork from Emi Lenox is like a breath of fresh air." —Nerdist

"A cool, effortlessly inviting coming-of-age tale filled with realized characters, a compelling mystery." —IGN

"Epic, intelligent, full of heart." —Comics Alliance

"Plutona will make you feel like a kid again." —Vox.com

"A contemporary, super-powered take on Stand By Me brought to life with expressive, nuanced art from Emi Lenox... The kind of emotionally complex story that makes you want to cry for no discernable reason. Pick it up and try not to drip salty tears on the pages." —Paste Magazine


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

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"Blue Exorcist" Creator, Kazue Kato, to Appear at 2016 Anime Expo

VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES BLUE EXORCIST MANGA CREATOR KAZUE KATO TO 2016 ANIME EXPO

Creator Of The Bestselling Paranormal Adventure Series Comes To North America’s Largest Anime/Manga Convention To Meet Fans; Exclusives Will Available From VIZ Media Booth 2205

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, teams with the 2016 Anime Expo to welcome famed manga creator and illustrator Kazue Kato as a special Guest of Honor at this year’s event. The artist will make her first North American professional appearance by participating in a pair of insightful panel discussions and meeting fans in several autograph sessions.

The 2016 Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and takes place July 1st–4th, 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at: www.anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #2205.

Kazue Kato is the creator of the bestselling supernatural action manga series BLUE EXORICIST. The series is published in print and digital under VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump Advanced imprint (rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens), and the latest monthly chapters are available digitally in the English version of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP. Copies of the series, her anthology, TIME KILLERS: KAZUE KATO SHORT STORY COLLECTION, and a special exclusive full-color art book, BLUE EXORCIST COLOR COLLECTION, will be available for purchase from VIZ Media throughout the convention.

Kazue Kato will kick off her series of personal appearances on Friday, July 1st with a special autograph session** beginning at 7:00pm at the Barnes & Noble store located at The Grove, located at 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The signing will be limited to the first 100 customers who purchase a Kazue Kato title at that location on July 1st, who will receive a wristband for a guaranteed spot to meet the author at the autograph session later that day and receive an exclusive shikishi art board.   **Note – this appearance is not affiliated with Anime Expo

Kazue Kato VIZ Media/Anime Expo Panels & Special Events Include:

Saturday, July 2nd

11:00am – 12:00pm: WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Presents Kazue Kato - LACC Room 403AB / Room LP-2

Join Weekly Shonen Jump and Anime Expo in welcoming the creator of the beloved BLUE EXORCIST manga, Kazue Kato! Kato Sensei makes her first North American appearance, and she will discuss her career and creative process, as well as answer questions about her work.

TBD Time:  Kazue Kato Autograph Session - Anime Expo Autograph Signing Area

Don’t miss your chance to meet Kazue Kato and receive a personally signed shikishi art board. Those interested to attend must pick up an autograph ticket prior to the session at the Anime Expo Autograph Ticket Booth on the day of the appearance. For more information, please visit:

www.anime-expo.org/how-to-get-an-autograph.

Sunday, July 3rd

2:15pm – 3:15pm: Aniplex of America Presents: Blue Exorcist - 5th Anniversary Panel Featuring Kazue Kato - Petree Hall / LP-1

Join Aniplex to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the fan-favorite anime series, Blue Exorcist! Show your love for the Okumura brothers and enjoy this fun filled panel featuring must-see bloopers, fan favorite countdowns, exclusive giveaways, a very special announcement and much more!

TBD Time: Kazue Kato Autograph Session - Anime Expo Autograph Signing Area

An encore opportunity to meet Kazue Kato, and get a personalized shikishi art board.

Also stop by the VIZ Media booth (#2205), located in the Anime Expo Main Hall, to browse a vivid array of Kazue Kato retail items available for purchase. Notable products to be offered include:

BLUE EXORCIST Full-Color Replica Art Print – $210
        Imported straight from Japan as a North American exclusive!
        Framed & matted

BLUE EXORCIST Mug – $15
        Imported straight from Japan as a North American exclusive!
        Features the entire series cast, depicted chibi-style!

BLUE EXORCIST COLOR COLLECTION - $10
        A special art book, created exclusively for Kato’s Anime Expo visit!
        Features 32 pages of full-color art from the series

BLUE EXORCIST Vol. 1 and 15 – $10 each
        Start the manga, or catch the newest volume of the hit manga series!
        Comes with an exclusive BLUE EXORCIST button set

TIME KILLERS: KAZUE KATO SHORT STORY COLLECTION – $12

o   Also comes with an exclusive BLUE EXORCIST button set!

Manga creator and illustrator Kazue Kato was born in Tokyo on July 20. In 2000, she won the prestigious Tezuka Award for her work Boku to Usagi (The Rabbit and Me) published in Akamaru Jump. From 2005 to 2006 her series Robo to Usakichi, a sci-fi adventure featuring a rabbit (again!) was published in the monthly magazine Shonen Sirius (Kodansha). Her latest series, Blue Exorcist, began in Jump Square in April of 2009, and is also a hit anime series.

In the BLUE EXORCIST manga series, raised by Father Fujimoto, famous exorcist, Rin Okumura never knew his real father. One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto forces Rin to face a terrible truth – the blood of the demon lord Satan runs in Rin’s veins! Rin swears to defeat Satan, but doing that means entering the mysterious True Cross Academy and becoming an exorcist himself. Can Rin fight demons and keep his infernal bloodline a secret? It won't be easy, especially when drawing his father's sword releases the demonic power within him!

For additional information on BLUE EXORCIST and other anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.


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

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

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Negromancer News Bits and Bites from June 12th to 18th, 2016 - Update #54

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MOVIES - From Deadline:  Paramount looking to revive "The Saint" again.  Roger Moore or nothing, baby!

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MOVIES - From Deadline:  Summer Redstone looks like a Deadite, but he's still fighting for Viacom.

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MOVIES - From TheTrackingBoard:  Judi Dench boards period film, "Victoria and Abdul."

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BOX OFFICE - From Showbiz411:  FOX is apparently preparing for bad news regarding Independence Day: Resurgence.

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OBIT - From TheWrap:  The actor Ron Lester has died at the age of 45, Friday, June 17, 2016.  He was best known for the 1999 film, "Varsity Blues."

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PIXAR - From YahooMovies:  Pixar changed a voice in "Finding Dory."

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CELEBRITY - From YahooNews:  Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton and soon-to-be-President Hillary Clinton, welcomes a baby boy with her husband, Marc Mezvinsky.

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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From YahooNews:  Michael Brown's family are suing the city of Ferguson, Missouri; Mike's killer (former cop Darren Wilson); and other enemies and adversaries.  Lawyers for the enemy want Mike's juvenile record, which has so far been refused them.

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BOX OFFICE - From HitFix:  How will "Independence Day: Resurgence" before at the box office?  Can it match the original film?

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TELEVISION - From Variety:  Common to star in a television adaptation of "Black Samurai."  Marc Olden's 1974 book series, "Black Samurai," which was previously adapted as a 1977 film starring Jim Kelly.

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LGBT - From VillageVoice:  If only America could embrace queer and trans before they're dead.

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MUSIC/CRIME - From YahooBeauty:  New information on the pathetic killer of Christina Grimmie, a contestant on NBC's "The Voice."

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SPORTS/CRIME - From NYPost:  Some female swimmers at Stanford thought convicted rapist, Brock Turner, was a creep before he was arrested for sexually assaulting a Stanford student.

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COMICS - From EOnline:  Tyler Hoechlin will play "Superman" on the "Supergirl," the former CBS series that is moving to The CW this fall.

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MOVIES - From Deadline:  "A Star is Born" remake that is to be directed by Bradley Cooper, who will also star in the film, may feature Lady Gaga as the female lead.  Beyonce was once attached to the project.

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OBIT - From Variety:   The actress Ann Morgan Guilbert died at the age of 87, Tuesday, June 14, 2016.  She was best known for her role as neighbor "Minnie Helper on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "Yetta Rosenberg," the forgetful grandmother on "The Nanny."

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MOVIES - From ScreenRant:  Image of Michael Fassbender as "David" on the set of "Alien: Covenant."

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MOVIES - From BleedingCool:   "Beverly Hills Cop 4" has it directors.

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TELEVISION - From BleedingCool:   Orlando Jones and Demore Barnes join Starz's "American Gods."

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COMICS - From DenofGeek:  DC Entertainment's Diane Nelson talks Wonder Woman.

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MOVIES - From Hitflix:  Helen Mirren is joining cast of "Fast 8."

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TELEVISION - From TheWrap:  "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to return for a ninth season on HBO.

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TELEVISION - From Variety:  Matt Lucas joins Season 10 of "Doctor Who."

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MOVIES - From Variety:  Craig Gillespie to direct Margot Robbie in Tonya Harding biopic.

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SPORTS - From Time:  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:  Muhammad Ali Became a Big Brother to Me - and to All African-Americans.

COMICS - From WeGotThisCovered:  Donald Glover signs to join next year's "Spider-Man Homecoming."

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BROADWAY - From LATimes:  Complete list of 2016 Tony Award winners.

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FILM - From TheWrap:  Oscar-nominated, Emmy Award winner Bill Murray to receive the "Mark Twain Prize for American Humor" on October 23rd, 2016.

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POLITICS - From RSN:  8 reasons why the GOP should dump Trump.

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SPORTS - From YahooSports:  See the massive championship rings received by the Denver Broncos for the win in Super Bowl 50.

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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist:  Andy Goddard, a "Downton Abbey" director, to helm a film about the Rolling Stones and the recording of their legendary LP, "Exile of Main Street."

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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 6/10 to 6/12/2016 weekend box is "The Conjuring 2" with an estimated take of $40.35 million.

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SPECIAL - #PulseShooting in Orlando, Florida:

CRIME - From YahooNews:  50 people dead in worst mass shooting in U.S. history.

From YahooNews:  Remembering the victims fatally shot at the Pulse.

From telSUR:  Omar Mateen's wife was told by the FBI not to tell the U.S. media that she and family members thought he was gay.

From YahooNews:  Florida found Omar Mateen suspicious and refused to sell him body armor and bulk amunition.

From TheWrap:  Disney gives $1 million to Orlando victims.

From InformedConsent:  Omar Mateen and Rightwing Homophobia: Hate Crime or Domestic Terrorism?

From ThinkProgress:  LGBT people can still be fired from their jobs in Florida for being gay.

From YahooNews:  CNN's Anderson Cooper grills Florida Attorney General and anti-gay politician, Pam Bondi, on her anti-gay activism.

From RSN:  Omar Mateen committed LGBT mass murder, and we must confront that.

From YahooNews:  Anderson Cooper's moving tribute.

From YahooNews:  Omar Mateen's father apologizes for his son's murderous actions.

From YahooFinance:  Pulse shooter, Omar Mateen, was a regular at the club.

From CNN:  Orlando shooting article with updates.

From YahooNews:  Pulse shooting victims mourned nationally and globally.

From YahooNews:  What is known about #PulseShooting killer, Omar Mateen.

From YahooNews:  President Obama's statement.

From YahooNews:  Omar Mateen's father speaks.

From YahooNews:  Donald Trump's self-congratulatory tweets prove that he should not and cannot be President of the United States.

From BleedingCool:  Comic book people react to #PulseShooting.

From YahooNews:  Witness accounts of shooting at Orlando dance club, Pulse.

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ANIMATION - From BleedingCool:  A trailer has been released for Disney's next animated film, "Moana."  However, that trailer has been released overseas where the movie is called "Vaiana."

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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From Truthout:  What is the future of resistance to racist police violence.

COMICS - From CBR:   Comic Book Resources has gathered all the character designs and re-designs for DC Comics' "Rebirth" event in one place.

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TELEVISION - From YahooTV:  Norman Reedus of "The Walking Dead" has a new reality series, "Ride with Norman Reedus."  Here are 25 things you may not know about him.

"Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two" Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD in August 2016

The Epic Battle to Defeat the Evil Empire Continues in Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two

Available in Your Galaxy on Blu-ray™ and DVD August 30, 2016

BURBANK, California –– Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two delivers all 22 action-packed episodes of the hit CG animated series’ second season, plus exclusive, never-before-seen bonus material on DVD and even more exclusive footage on Blu-ray! Available August 30, 2016, this thrilling continuation of the Star Wars Rebels saga depicts the continued efforts of the crew of the starship Ghost to defeat the evil Empire.

Amid growing Imperial oppression on Lothal, the rebels are forced to seek out new allies throughout the galaxy and additional resources to sustain their fight against the Empire. With the help of Ahsoka Tano, the crew of the Ghost bands together with a secret rebel cell and ex-soldiers from the Clone Wars to join a fledgling alliance determined to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy.

As Ezra continues his journey to become a Jedi under Kanan’s guidance, the threat of the dark side looms large over the fate of the growing rebellion. Darth Vader himself will dispatch new Inquisitors to snuff any spark of resistance, setting the stage for a climactic showdown in which past lives will be revealed, terrible truths will be discovered, and the lives of our heroes will be changed forever.

Star Wars Rebels was created by Dave Filoni (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”), Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Sherlock Holmes”), and Carrie Beck. The Lucasfilm Animation production is also executive-produced by Filoni and Kinberg.

Featuring the voices of Freddie Prinze Jr. (“I Know What You Did Last Summer”) as Kanan, Vanessa Marshall (TV’s “Young Justice”) as Hera, Steve Blum (“The Boxtrolls”) as Zeb, Tiya Sircar (“The Internship”) as Sabine, Taylor Gray (TV’s “Bucket and Skinner’s Epic Adventures”) as Ezra, Ashley Eckstein (Her Universe apparel) as Ahsoka Tano, Dee Bradley Baker (“American Dad,” “Phineas and Ferb”) as Captain Rex and all the clones, David Oyelowo (“Selma” and “The Butler”) as Agent Kallus and Sarah Michelle Gellar (“The Crazy Ones,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) as the Seventh Sister Inquisitor.

Bonus Features:

Blu-ray:
·      From Apprentice to Adversary: Vader vs. Ahsoka (Exclusive to Blu-ray) – Executive Producer Dave Filoni reflects on the climactic ending of the season, when Ahsoka Tano finally confronts Darth Vader in a long-awaited, fierce and epic lightsaber battle.
·      All DVD Bonus (see below)

DVD:
·      Connecting the Galaxy: Rebels Season Two – Uncover hidden references, easter eggs and connections to the Star Wars universe found throughout the season.
·      Rebel Recons – Blast off with 20 fun, fast-paced episode recons, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with cast and crew, and more!

Disc Specifications:
Release Date:              August 30, 2016
Format:                       Blu-ray (3-Disc) & DVD (4-Disc)
Rating:                         TVY7 FV; CE: PG; CF: G (Bonus Material Not Rated)
Run Time:                   Approximately 485 minutes (not including bonus)
Closed Captioned:      Yes
Aspect Ratio:              1:78 (Widescreen)
Audio:                         5.1 Dolby Digital
Languages/ Subtitles:   English, French, German & Spanish

About the TV Show:
The third season of  the critically acclaimed series (Star Wars Rebels)  will premiere this fall on Disney XD.


ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS:
For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!

About Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

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