Friday, April 21, 2017

National Geographic Announces Six-Part Global Documentary Series by Katie Couric

National Geographic Greenlights Global Documentary Series from Award-Winning Journalist Katie Couric

National Geographic and Couric are Reuniting for a Six-Part Documentary Series From Katie Couric Media to Air Spring 2018 Following the Success Of the Critically Acclaimed Collaboration with Couric on Gender Revolution

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Geographic announced today the greenlight of a six-part documentary series featuring Katie Couric, produced by Katie Couric Media with National Geographic Studios. Inspired by her own personal journey of making National Geographic’s critically acclaimed, groundbreaking documentary Gender Revolution (2017), the new untitled series will follow Couric as she talks with thought leaders who are shaping the most pivotal, contentious and oftentimes confusing topics across the globe today. The boundary-pushing series will premiere in 2018 on National Geographic in 171 countries and 45 languages.

    “Right now, we're undergoing massive, transformational change in almost every area of our lives; change that can be dizzying and scary”

“We could not be more proud to partner with Katie and her talented production team once again to tell the countless untold stories that help shape and define our nation’s identity,” said Courteney Monroe, CEO, National Geographic Global Networks. “What we accomplished together with Katie on Gender Revolution was tremendous, and we look forward to expanding that work into a series that will explore some of the most important issues that shape our world today.”

“Right now, we're undergoing massive, transformational change in almost every area of our lives; change that can be dizzying and scary,” said Couric. “While we're inundated with information virtually every minute, I'm excited to step back, connect the dots and look at the big picture so we can better understand the world we live in and our place in it. And I couldn't be more excited to have National Geographic as my partner on this journey.”

For more information, visit www.channel.nationalgeographic.com or follow us on Twitter using @NGC_PR.


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 128 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching over 730 million 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.

Katie Couric Media
Katie Couric Media develops and produces multi-platform content, including scripted shows, web series and documentaries. Katie Couric Media projects include: the National Geographic documentary Gender Revolution; the upcoming movie Flint with Craig Zadan and Neil Meron about the drinking water contamination in Flint, Michigan; and CBS’ new untitled drama pilot from writer Jenny Lumet, currently in production. Katie Couric Media also produces the Katie Couric podcast, a 2016 Apple “Favorite,” from Stitcher, which features the journalist in candid, unscripted conversations about American life and politics; Katie Couric is the executive producer of the documentaries Fed Up (2014) and Under the Gun (2016), both of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

National Geographic Studios
National Geographic Studio is the film and television production unit of National Geographic Partners. Studio’s current slate of innovative projects includes series, specials and feature documentaries with leading talent from across the television and film landscape. Projects currently in production include Brett Morgen’s new feature documentary on Jane Goodall, the groundbreaking series Chain of Command which features unprecedented global access to the US Military, the Emmy nominated Star Talk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, the reimagining of the iconic Explorer series as well as numerous high profile projects in development.

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Disney Legend Alen Menken to Preform at D23 Expo 2017

Oscar®-Winner and Disney Legend Alan Menken to Present New One-Man Show at D23 Expo 2017

The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast Composer Will Perform Songs from Beloved Disney Films and Share Stories from His Incredible Career During Two Performances at the Ultimate Disney Fan Event

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Disney aficionados, film buffs, and musical theater fans can expect a show like no other when eight-time Oscar®-winner Alan Menken performs his own music and shares entertaining anecdotes about his unrivaled career at D23 Expo 2017. His songs and music have enchanted audiences around the world, and now they will thrill D23 Expo guests with two performances of his exciting new one-man show, A Whole New World of Alan Menken, on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Hall D23 of the Anaheim Convention Center.

Menken has won more Academy Awards® than any other living individual. He has received 11 Grammy® Awards, seven Golden Globes, a Tony Award,® and 19 Academy Award® nominations. He has been credited with introducing a whole new generation to musicals through such box office hits as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the Broadway shows Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Newsies, A Bronx Tale, and the ABC television series Galavant.

The one-man show is written and performed by Menken and directed by Richard Kraft, the creative director of the highly acclaimed Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Concert at The Hollywood Bowl starring Sara Bareilles and Rebel Wilson, as well as the upcoming La La Land in Concert: A Live-To-Film Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl.

A Whole New World of Alan Menken is produced by Laura Engel and Richard Kraft and Alison Ahart Williams and Tim Fox, whose credits include The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Concert at The Hollywood Bowl, Live from Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton, which recently won two Emmy® awards for its PBS broadcast, and the upcoming La La Land in Concert: A Live-To-Film Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl.

Alan Menken’s music and lyrics have been an integral part of the fabric of our lives since his first works were produced nearly 40 years ago. Song and score credits for film musicals include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast (animated and live-action versions), Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Home on the Range, Enchanted, and Tangled. His stage musicals include Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap of Faith, Newsies, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and A Bronx Tale. His television credits include writing songs for the ABC series Galavant, and his chart-topping songs include “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World,” “Colors of the Wind,” and “Go the Distance.” Menken's notable achievements include induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Billboard’s No. 1 single (“A Whole New World”) and No. 1 album (Pocahontas). In 2001, he received the distinction of being named a Disney Legend.

Experiences are subject to change. Additional details are available at D23expo.com.

Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23expo.com.


About D23 Expo 2017
D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.

About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

VIZ Media Announces C2E2 2017 Plans

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PLANS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2017

Catch The Latest News At Official Panels And Meet ONE-PUNCH MAN English Voice Actors At Signing Events

VIZ Media takes part in Chicago’s premier pop culture and comics convention – Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) – as it announces plans and activities for the annual event. C2E2 takes place April 21st to April 23rd, 2017 in the South Building at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.

During the convention, VIZ Media will host a pair of panel discussions as well as fan meet-and-greet, autograph, and photo sessions. C2E2 Guests of Honor Max Mittelman (English voice of Saitama) and Chris Jai Alex (English voice of Boros) from the smash hit anime series ONE-PUNCH MAN, will be available for these sessions in celebration of the upcoming home video release next week on April 28th, 2017. Catch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Jks90zaEE

VIZ Media C2E2 Panels & Special Events Include:

Friday, April 21st

3:00pm – 4:00pm         VIZ Media Official Panel (Room S403)
Join VIZ Media’s Charlene Ingram and Joel Enos to celebrate fan favorite titles such as NARUTO, ONE-PUNCH MAN and SAILOR MOON. There might even be jokes and prizes!

Saturday, April 22nd

12:30am – 1:30pm       ONE-PUNCH MAN Panel (Room S402)
ONE-PUNCH MAN is one of the biggest properties to debut out of Japan across the anime and manga genres. What’s it like when a hero becomes too strong? Find out! Hosted by VIZ Media’s Charlene Ingram, lucky attendees will get the inside scoop on what’s next for the series. Special guests will include voice actors Max Mittelman and Chris Jai Alex.

Autograph and Meet & Greet Photo Sessions

ONE-PUNCH MAN Voice Cast Autograph Sessions
Friday, April 21st at 11:00am, 12:45pm, and 4:15pm

Session to feature Max Mittelman (Table 6) and Chris Jai Alex (Table 7)

ONE-PUNCH MAN Meet & Greet Photo Sessions (Cosplay Central)
Saturday, April 22nd at 11:00am, 2:30pm and 4:15pm

We have a special treat for all ONE-PUNCH MAN fans. Max Mittelman and Chris Jai Alex will make a special appearance in Cosplay Central on the Show Floor to meet fans and take pictures in front of a custom ONE-PUNCH MAN backdrop. "100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10km run EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!"

VIZ Media is the North American distributor of the ONE-PUNCH MAN anime and manga properties, and holds the digital and print publishing rights as well as broadcast and digital streaming rights, home video rights and the master merchandising rights to the series.

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

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

DC Comics from Diamond Distributors for April 19, 2017

DC COMICS
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Marvel Comics from Diamond Distributors for April 19, 2017

MARVEL COMICS

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IDW Publishing from Diamond Distributors for April 19, 2017

IDW PUBLISHING

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Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for April 19, 2017

DARK HORSE COMICS

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