Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Comic Books, Magazines and Books from Diamond Distributors for May 23, 2018

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

FEB181028    ANIMOSITY #14 (MR)    $3.99
MAR181079    ANIMOSITY EVOLUTION TP VOL 01    $14.99
MAR182075    ARAKAWA UNDER THE BRIDGE GN VOL 03    $17.95
MAR181769    BATTLECATS #4 (OF 5)    $3.99
FEB181262    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #5 FIFTY SHADES NUDE (MR)    $89.99
MAR181345    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 (MR)    $5.99
MAR181348    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 BONDAGE (MR)    $5.99
MAR181350    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 BONDAGE NUDE (MR)    $7.99
MAR181349    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 DEMONIC (MR)    $5.99
MAR181364    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 DEMONIC NUDE (MR)    $7.99
MAR181358    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 KILLER BODY (MR)    $5.99
MAR181360    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 KILLER BODY NUDE (MR)    $7.99
MAR181361    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 NUDE (MR)    $7.99
MAR181357    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 SHIELD MAIDEN (MR)    $5.99
MAR181363    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 SHIELD MAIDEN NUDE (MR)    $7.99
MAR181367    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 SLAVES NUDE (MR)    $7.99
MAR181347    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 VIKING VIXEN (MR)    $5.99
MAR181362    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 VIKING VIXEN NUDE (MR)    $7.99
MAR181346    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 WRAP (MR)    $5.99
MAR181365    BELLADONNA FIRE FURY #6 WRAP NUDE (MR)    $7.99
MAR181167    BLACK HOOD TP VOL 02 (MR)    $14.99
MAR181066    BROTHERS DRACUL #2 (MR)    $3.99
MAR181764    CATALYST PRIME INCIDENTALS #9    $3.99
JAN181195    CAVEWOMAN RETURN TO LABYRINTH #1 (OF 2) CVR A (MR)    $3.99
JAN181198    CAVEWOMAN RETURN TO LABYRINTH #1 (OF 2) CVR D BUD ROOT    $PI
FEB181726    CHARLEYS WAR DEFINITVE COLL TP VOL 01 BOY SOLDIER    $26.99
MAR181872    COMMUNIST MANIFESTO SC GN    $19.99
MAR181168    COSMO #5 CVR A YARDLEY    $3.99
MAR181169    COSMO #5 CVR B GAME BOX ART    $3.99
MAR181170    COSMO #5 CVR C RETRO ART    $3.99
APR181488    CURSE OF CHARLEY BUTTERS SC (MR)    $20.00
MAR181914    DARK SOULS AGE OF FIRE #1 (OF 4) CVR A ANGULO    $3.99
MAR181915    DARK SOULS AGE OF FIRE #1 (OF 4) CVR B HUTOMO    $3.99
MAR181916    DARK SOULS AGE OF FIRE #1 (OF 4) CVR C KOKAREV    $3.99
DEC171774    DEVILMAN CLASSIC COLLECTION GN VOL 01    $29.99
SEP171586    DF DARK NIGHTS METAL #1 GOLD LEE SGN    $199.99
SEP171587    DF DARK NIGHTS METAL #2 GOLD LEE SGN    $199.99
OCT171547    DF HARLEY QUINN 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 LEE SGN    $299.99
DEC171554    DF WALKING DEAD #175 RED GAUDIANO SGN    $29.99
JAN181630    DF WALKING DEAD #176 GAUDIANO SGN BLOOD RED ED    $29.99
FEB181753    DUNGEON OF BLACK COMPANY GN VOL 01 (MR)    $12.99
MAR181626    DYLAN DOG THE LONG GOODBYE GN (MR)    $12.99
MAR181372    EL CID THE CONQUEROR GN    $9.99
MAR181186    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS PRIMER    $0.25
MAR181187    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS TP VOL 04    $12.99
MAR181193    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS VOL 5 #1 CVR A TRAN    $3.99
MAR181194    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS VOL 5 #1 CVR B CHA    $3.99
MAR181195    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS VOL 5 #1 CVR C CHOI INCV    $PI
MAR181939    FACTORY #3 (MR)    $4.99
MAR181937    FOREVER FREE #2 (MR)    $5.99
MAR181859    FRANK HC    $20.00
MAR182118    GFT TALES OF TERROR VOL 4 #3 CVR A ERIC J    $3.99
MAR182119    GFT TALES OF TERROR VOL 4 #3 CVR B BIFULCO    $3.99
MAR182120    GFT TALES OF TERROR VOL 4 #3 CVR C GARVEY    $3.99
MAR181735    GOLOSSEUM GN VOL 01    $12.99
MAR188214    HER INFERNAL DESCENT #1 2ND PTG    $3.99
MAR181067    HER INFERNAL DESCENT #2 (MR)    $3.99
SEP171689    HEROIN DIARIES GN (MR)    $29.99
SEP171690    HEROIN DIARIES HC (MR)    $39.99
FEB181754    HIMOUTO UMARI CHAN GN VOL 01    $12.99
FEB181756    HOW TO TREAT MAGICAL BEASTS GN VOL 01    $12.99
FEB181695    INVADER ZIM #30 CVR A    $3.99
FEB181696    INVADER ZIM #30 CVR B KROOKED GLASSES VAR    $3.99
MAR181911    JOHN CARPENTER TALES OF SCI FI VAULT TP    $9.99
NOV171439    JUNGLE FANTASY SURVIVORS #9 CENTURY NUDE (MR)    $39.99
DEC171280    LOOKERS EMBER #7 FIFTY SHADES HOMAGE NUDE (MR)    $89.99
JAN181661    LOVE & ROCKETS MAGAZINE #5    $4.99
FEB181764    MISS KOBAYASHIS DRAGON MAID GN VOL 06    $12.99
FEB181765    MISS KOBAYASHIS DRAGON MAID KANNA DAILY LIFE GN VOL 02    $12.99
MAR182121    MUSKETEERS #4 (OF 5) CVR A JOHNSON    $3.99
MAR182122    MUSKETEERS #4 (OF 5) CVR B ATKINS    $3.99
MAR182123    MUSKETEERS #4 (OF 5) CVR C KROME    $3.99
MAR182124    MUSKETEERS #4 (OF 5) CVR D DAVILA    $3.99
FEB182026    PEEK A BOO #3 (OF 5) CVR A VITORINO    $3.99
FEB182027    PEEK A BOO #3 (OF 5) CVR B OTERO    $3.99
FEB182028    PEEK A BOO #3 (OF 5) CVR C REYES    $3.99
FEB182029    PEEK A BOO #3 (OF 5) CVR D RICHARDSON    $3.99
NOV171168    PELLUCIDAR AT EARTHS CORE #1 CVR A HILINSKI    $3.99
NOV171169    PELLUCIDAR AT EARTHS CORE #1 CVR B BONK SAVAGE    $3.99
MAR181094    PINK PANTHER 55TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 LTD ED RETRO CVR    $9.99
MAR181092    PINK PANTHER 55TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 MAIN CUESTA CVR    $3.99
MAR181093    PINK PANTHER 55TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 PINK HIJINKS GALVAN    $3.99
DEC171740    PRE CODE CLASSICS BEWARE HC VOL 02    $59.99
DEC171741    PRE CODE CLASSICS BEWARE SLIPCASE ED VOL 02    $69.99
DEC171742    PRE CODE CLASSICS WEB OF MYSTERY HC VOL 01    $49.99
DEC171743    PRE CODE CLASSICS WEB OF MYSTERY SLIPCASE ED VOL 01    $54.99
FEB180977    PRINCELESS RAVEN YEAR 2 #7 LOVE AND REVENGE CVR A HIPP PAMFI    $3.99
MAR181946    PRISONER #2 (OF 4) CVR A LORIMER    $3.99
MAR181947    PRISONER #2 (OF 4) CVR B PHOTO    $3.99
OCT171863    QUAKE CHAMPIONS TP    $16.99
APR181933    RWBY OFFICIAL MANGA ANTHOLOGY GN VOL 01 RED LIKE ROSES (JAN1    $12.99
MAR181573    SABRINA HC (MR)    $27.95
FEB181769    SAINT SEIYA SAINTIA SHO GN VOL 02    $12.99
MAR181893    SATANS SECRETARY GN VOL 01 (MR)    $12.99
MAR181998    SHADOWMAN (2018) #3 CVR A ZONJIC    $3.99
MAR181999    SHADOWMAN (2018) #3 CVR B GUEDES    $3.99
MAR182102    SPIRITS & CAT EARS GN VOL 06    $13.00
NOV172091    THOUGH YOU MAY BURN TO ASH GN VOL 01    $13.00
NOV171926    TORCHWOOD TP VOL 03 THE CULLING    $16.99
MAR181861    TROUBLEMAKERS (MR)    $20.00
FEB181146    UBER COMP FIRST SERIES SLIP CASE SET (VOL 1-5) (MR)    $89.99
FEB181746    WELCOME TO PARADISE #2    $3.99
MAR181862    WINNER GN    $18.00
MAR182087    WITCH PT 3 A CRISIS ON BOTH WORLDS GN VOL 01    $11.00
MAR182088    WITCH PT 3 A CRISIS ON BOTH WORLDS GN VOL 02    $11.00
MAR182089    WITCH PT 3 A CRISIS ON BOTH WORLDS GN VOL 03    $11.00
MAR181754    WORMWORLD SAGA TP VOL 01 SAGA BEGINS    $9.99
MAR182002    X-O MANOWAR (2017) (NEW ARC) #15 CVR A LAROSA    $3.99
MAR182003    X-O MANOWAR (2017) (NEW ARC) #15 CVR B MAHFOOD    $3.99
MAR182018    X-O MANOWAR (2017) TP VOL 04 VISIGOTH    $9.99
FEB181770    YOKAI RENTAL SHOP GN VOL 03    $12.99
MAR181058    ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #47 CVR A CELOR (MR)    $4.99
MAR181059    ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #47 CVR B CELOR RISQUE (MR)    $4.99
MAR181060    ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #47 CVR C SALCEDO (MR)    $4.99
MAR181061    ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #47 CVR D SALCEDO RISQUE (MR)    $4.99
MAR181062    ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #47 CVR E MENDOZA (MR)    $4.99
MAR181063    ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #47 CVR F MENDOZA RISQUE (MR)    $4.99

MAGAZINES
FEB181725    2000 AD PACK APRIL 2018    $27.00
MAR182202    DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE SPECIAL #49    $11.99
MAR182203    HORRORHOUND #71    $6.99
DEC172085    ILLUSTRATORS MAGAZINE #21    $24.99
DEC172086    ILLUSTRATORS SPECIAL #2 WAR IS HELL    $34.99
FEB181727    JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #395    $13.00

BOOKS
APR182105    100 MANGA ARTISTS HC BIBLIOTHECA ED NEW PTG    $20.00
FEB182048    100 THINGS X-MEN FANS SHOULD KNOW & DO BEFORE THEY DIE SC    $16.95
FEB181749    ANCIENT MAGUS BRIDE OFFICIAL GUIDE MERKMAL SC    $13.99
APR181706    ART OF FANTASY SCI-FI & STEAMPUNK SC    $49.95
FEB182101    CHARACTER DESIGN QUARTERLY SC #4 VISUAL DEVELOPMENT    $16.00
JAN182158    DOCTOR WHO COMP HIST HC VOL 67 2ND DOCTOR STORIES    $18.99
JAN188364    STAR WARS MIGHTY CHEWBACCA IN FOREST OF FEAR YA HC NOVEL    $13.99

Monday, May 21, 2018

Image Comics Announces New Editions of "Age of Bronze"

EISNER WINNER ERIC SHANOWER’S AGE OF BRONZE RETURNS WITH FULL-COLOR EDITIONS

Volume 1—A THOUSAND SHIPS—hits stores this September

PORTLAND, OR — Eric Shanower (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland) will release all-new full-color editions of his acclaimed historical fiction series beginning this September with AGE OF BRONZE, VOL. 1: A THOUSAND SHIPS.

Helen runs off with Paris. Agamemnon declares war on Troy. Achilles hides among girls. Odysseus goes mad. And that’s only the beginning.

This is the Trojan War like you’ve never seen it before, featuring vibrant colors by Harvey Award-nominated Black Cherry Bombshells creator John Dallaire that lift the politics and passion of Eric Shanower’s work to new heights.

“I'm really happy to present AGE OF BRONZE in color at last,” said Shanower. “Color gives an exciting new dimension to the story. John Dallaire has been great to work with, and I hope readers will really love the new look.”

AGE OF BRONZE, VOL. 1 (ISBN: 978-1-5343-0829-9, Diamond code: JUN180059) hits comic book stores Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 and bookstores Tuesday, September 18th, 2018. It can be preordered via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Indiebound, and Indigo.

Select praise for AGE OF BRONZE:

[Shanower’s] dialogue is formal but not florid, and the narrative flow is clear and simple. But the story also has many amazing scenes for an artist—and Shanower makes the most of them, with a fine-lined style in black and white drawings evoking woodcuts and classical paintings.” —Publishers Weekly

Gripping to read and beautiful to look at, a feast of images fit for the gods.” —Salon

Expertly rendered… This comic oozes historical accuracy from every pore.” —Wired

A worthwhile addition to anyone’s collection. I would heartily recommend this series to anyone interested in the Trojan War, Greek mythology in general, or the Mycenaean Bronze Age.” —Ancient World Magazine

Shanower draws on intensive archaeological research and his own uncanny psychological insight to depict an ancient world that is wholly, tragically human.” —New York Times Book Review

Shanower’s sureness of the tiniest details feeds AGE OF BRONZE’s barreling momentum.” —The Washington Post

As erudite as it is entertaining, Shanower’s Herculean task is executed with the grace of the gods.” —Entertainment Weekly


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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Sunday, May 20, 2018

Image Comics Announces One Printing Only for "The Magic Order #1"

MILLAR REVEALS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED THE MAGIC ORDER #1 WILL HAVE NO SECOND PRINTINGS

PORTLAND, OR — In a letter to select comics retailers, Mark Millar revealed that the #1 launch issue of his first title with NETFLIX—the hotly anticipated THE MAGIC ORDER with art by Olivier Coipel which was first announced at Image Expo—will not go to a second printing.

“FOC for #1 is this coming Monday and we hope you're suitably prepared. We want to get back to that crazy, exciting time where a first printing really meant something too and create a real collectibility here with NO SECOND PRINTINGS," said Millar. "We love the idea of making this genuinely sought after. So after inventory on the first and only print run is depleted, there will be no additional printings. That said, we’re very, very sure this is going to sell out, especially after you see the book and once you see the multimedia promotion that’s coming over the next three weeks.”

We live in a world where we’ve never seen a monster, and The Magic Order is the reason we sleep safely in our beds. Magic meets the mob in THE MAGIC ORDER, as five families of magicians—sworn to protect our world for generations—must battle an enemy who’s picking them off one by one. By day, they live among us as our neighbors, friends, and co-workers, but by night, they are the sorcerers, magicians, and wizards that protect us from the forces of darkness…unless the darkness gets them first.

Millar's first NETFLIX comic book, drawn by the incredible Coipel (Amazing Spider-Man, Thor), THE MAGIC ORDER #1 hits stores on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018. The final order cutoff for comics retailers is Monday, May 21st, 2018.

    MAGIC ORDER #1 (OF 6) CVR A COIPEL - Diamond code APR180455
    MAGIC ORDER #1 (OF 6) CVR B B&W COIPEL - Diamond code APR180456
    MAGIC ORDER #1 (OF 6) CVR C HUGHES - Diamond code APR180457
    MAGIC ORDER #1 (OF 6) CVR D BLANK VARIANT - Diamond code APR180458

Watch THE MAGIC ORDER teaser trailer here or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSotxonBgOQ&feature=youtu.be.
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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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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Negromancer News Bits and Bites from May 13th to 19th, 2018 - Update #17

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SCANDAL - From Variety:  A young actress is accusing famed French film director, Luc Besson, of rape.

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CULTURE - From StamfordAdvocate:  If that is your thing - the best royal wedding photos from today's marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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BOX OFFICE - From YahooEntertainment:  "Deadpool 2" sets opening day box office record for an R-rated film.

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MOVIES - From GeekTyrant:  Steven Spielberg and Leonardo DiCaprio will reunite for a film about Civil War General and President Ulysses S. Grant.  The two last worked on 2002's "Catch Me If You Can."

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CANNES - From Deadline:  Gaspar Noé’s ‘Climax’ Dances Off With Directors’ Fortnight Top Prize – Cannes

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MOVIES - From Nerdist:  The site reviews "Deadpool 2."

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STREAMING - From DeadlineTV:  Amazon picks up Jordan Peele's Nazi hunters drama with a series order.

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STREAMING - From GeekTyrant:  Daredevil's arch-nemesis, Bullseye, will appear in Season 3 of Marvel/Netflix's "Daredevil."  The actor Wilson Bethel will play Bullseye.

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SCANDAL - From THR:  Her Darkest Role: Actress Allison Mack's Descent From 'Smallville' to Sex Cult.

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CANNES - From TheWrap:  Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman" gets a standing ovation at Cannes 2018 film festival.

From YahooNews:  In Cannes, Spike Lee lambasts Trump over white supremacists

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SCIENCE - From TheAtlantic:  The Jaguar Is Made for the Age of Humans

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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 5/11 to 5/13/2018 Mother's Day weekend box office is "Avengers: Infinity War" with an estimated take of $61.8 million.

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MOVIES - From FlickeringMyth:  Timothy Olyphant joins Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," his "Manson murders" film which is due August 2019.

From USAToday:  Margot Robbie joins Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" as Sharon Tate.

OBITS:

From Deadline:  Writer, novelist, and journalist, Tom Wolfe, has died at the age of 87, Monday, May 14, 2018.  Wolfe was a pioneer of "New Journalism."  Among his best known novels include "The Right Stuff" and "Bonfire of the Vanities," both of which were adapted into film.

From DeadlineTV:  The actress Margot Kidder has died at the age of 69, Sunday, May 13, 2018.  Kidder was best known for playing reporter "Lois Lane" opposite Christopher Reeve as Superman/Clark Kent in the 1970s and 1980s "Superman" films.  The Canadian-born actress also appeared in such classic horror films as "Black Christmas" (1974) and "The Amityville Horror" (1979).  R.I.P. Ms. Kidder.

From YahooSports:  Former National Football League (NFL) coach, Chuck Knox, died at the age of 86, Saturday, May 12, 2018.  Knox coached the NFL's Seattle Seahawks from 1983 to 1991 and compiled a record of 80 wins and 69 losses.  He guided the team to the 1984 AFC Championship Game (1983 season).  Knox also coached the Buffalo Bills (1978-1982) and coached the Los Angeles Rams for two separate tenures.


VIZ Media Has Master License for "One-Punch Man" Anime Season 2

VIZ MEDIA SECURES THE MASTER LICENSE FOR SEASON 2 OF ONE-PUNCH MAN

Hard-Hitting Anime Superhero Action Series Licensed For North America, Latin America And Oceania

VIZ Media proudly announces that it has secured the master license for the second season of the smash hit anime action series, ONE-PUNCH MAN. The master license covers digital streaming, TV broadcast, EST, home media and merchandising rights for the property for the territories of North America, Latin America and Oceania. Additional details on Season 2 of ONE-PUNCH MAN will be announced as it becomes available.

VIZ Media is also the exclusive North American English language publisher of the ONE-PUNCH MAN manga series, which is widely available in print and digitally from leading retailers and online outlets.

ONE-PUNCH MAN will be among the extensive catalog of brands VIZ Media will showcase at Licensing Expo 2018. Licensing Expo, the world’s largest and most influential annual licensing industry event, takes place May 22nd – 24th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Details on the event are available at: www.licensingexpo.com. VIZ Media will be located in Booth # R202.

Based on the best-selling manga series created by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata, ONE-PUNCH MAN depicts the adventures of Saitama, a young man who only became a hero for fun. But after three years of “special” training, he finds that he can beat even the mightiest opponents with a single punch. Though he faces new enemies every day, it turns out being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. Can a hero be too strong? Additional information on ONE-PUNCH MAN is available at: https://www.viz.com/one-punch-man.

For additional information on manga and anime properties published and licensed by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Writer-Director Tony Gilroy to Be Honored at 2018 Austin Film Festival

Tony Gilroy to Receive “Distinguished Screenwriter” Award at 2018 Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference

“The Writers Festival” Announces “Heart of Film” Award Recipient Daniel Petrie, Jr.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier festival that champions the writers’ contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today screenwriter Tony Gilroy as the 2018 recipient of the “Distinguished Screenwriter” Award. Previous honorees of this award have included Lawrence Kasdan, Kenneth Lonergan, Nancy Meyers, and Caroline Thompson.

Tony Gilroy’s credits include the 2007 thriller Michael Clayton, which he wrote and directed. The film earned seven Academy Award® nominations including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Additionally, Gilroy worked on the first three Bourne films and co-wrote and directed the fourth film in the franchise. Most recently, he co-wrote the screenplay for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and produced and wrote the political thriller Beirut, starring Jon Hamm and Rosamund Pike.

The Festival also announced that Beverly Hills Cop writer, Daniel Petrie, Jr., will receive the Festival’s second “Heart of Film” Award for his many contributions to film and television and his service to the screenwriting community.

Petrie’s screenplay credits include Beverly Hills Cop and The Big Easy. In 2006 he co-founded Enderby Entertainment with producer Rick Dugdale. Petrie has an extensive history of volunteer service to the entertainment industry, including two terms as the president of the Writers Guild of America West. Petrie has been participating as a panelist at Austin Film Festival for over 20 years and serves on the organization’s Board of Advisors.

Gilroy and Petrie join already announced “Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking” recipient Roger Corman.

The 25th annual Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference runs October 25 – November 2, 2018. Confirmed panelists include Megan Amram (writer The Good Place), William Broyles Jr. (co-writer Apollo 13), Lee Eisenberg (writer The Office), and many more. Panelists continue to be confirmed; the list can be found at www.austinfilmfestival.com.


ABOUT AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL:
Austin Film Festival (AFF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the art, craft and business of writers and filmmakers and recognizing their contributions to film, television and new media. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts. www.austinfilmfestival.com

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

VIZ Media Announces its Schedule of Activities for Anime Central 2018

Visit VIZ Media During Anime Central 2018 At Booth #IND 5

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS, CONVENTION ACTIVITIES, AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR ANIME CENTRAL

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces activities, special guests, official panel events, and a variety of retail exclusives for Anime Central 2018 (ACen).

Anime Central (ACen) is the mid-west’s largest anime fan convention and will take place from May 18th to 20th, 2018 in Rosemont, IL, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and the adjacent Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. VIZ Media is located in Booth #IND 5 on the show floor. Complete details on Anime Central 2018 are available at: ACen.org.

This year, VIZ Media and ACen proudly welcome Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, the creators of the DEADMAN WONDERLAND manga series, as official Guests of Honor. Join them for a variety of activities including panel discussions and autograph sessions. ACen attendees are also invited to learn the latest news during VIZ Media’s official panel and celebrate the Guardians of Love and Justice at the official SAILOR MOON panel with an autograph session to follow.

VIZ Media Anime Central Panels & Special Events Include:

Saturday, May 19th

1:30pm – 3pm - SAILOR MOON Panel
(Panel Room 1)

Everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice returns to the Windy City with a fabulous panel filled with sparkle and fun! Join the SAILOR MOON cast for a delightful time filled with news, updates and, more!

3:30pm – 5pm - DEADMAN WONDERLAND Panel
(Panel Room 1)

Revisit Tokyo’s most macabre theme park with the creators of DEADMAN WONDERLAND, Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, in their first US appearance! Learn about the birth of the hit series, get a chance to win some limited-edition prizes, and watch a live character drawing!

Sunday, May 20th

12pm – 1:30pm - VIZ MEDIA Panel
(Panel Room 1)

Celebrate some of your favorite titles like BORUTO, SAILOR MOON, JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE and more! We'll also be revisiting the world of one of Tokyo's most insane prisons with the creators of DEADMAN WONDERLAND. We've got a full lineup of news, sneak peeks and exclusive insights from our special guests!

On-Site Autograph Sessions Include:

DEADMAN WONDERLAND Creators Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou

    Saturday, May 19th at 5:30pm (Signings 2) – limited to 80 people
    Sunday, May 20th at 3pm (Signings 1) – limited to 80 people

SAILOR MOON English Voice Cast (Cherami Leigh, Lauren Landa, and Erica Mendez)

    Saturday, May 19th at 4:30pm (Signings 3) – limited to 100 people

Signing session attendees will each receive an exclusive poster from VIZ Media for guests to autograph. Official signings are ticketed before the event. Please visit ACen’s Autograph Policy page for more information, at https://www.acen.org/guests-performers/autograph-policy/.

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Pose Off

Located on the show floor by VIZ Media Booth #IND 5

It’s more fun than you can… STAND! Strike a pose with one of our JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE cosplayers and epic, life-sized Jotaro statue, and get a free art card set featuring favorite characters from STARDUST CRUSADERS and a JOJO’S-themed tattoo! While supplies last.

VIZ Media’s retail area in its booth will offer a variety of must-have convention exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special VIZ Media exclusive tote bag available in three distinct designs. Select from SAILOR MOON, BORUTO, and POKÉMON.

Notable VIZ Media ACen exclusives include:

    Deadman Wonderland Vols. 1-2 Manga Bundle ($15)
Includes exclusive gift with purchase pin set

    My Hero Academia Vols. 1-3 Manga Bundle ($20)
Includes exclusive MY HERO ACADEMIA gift with purchase poster

    RWBY: Official Manga Anthology Vol. 1 ($13)
Includes exclusive RWBY gift with purchase poster

    Preorder Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Limited Edition DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack ($65)
Includes exclusive Jojo's Bizarre Adventure gift with purchase bandana

    Exclusive SAILOR MOON SUPERS T‐Shirt ($15)
Unisex & Ladies' sizes available!

    Premium WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Annual Digital Subscription ($30)
Includes exclusive WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP hat and two YU-GI-OH! Promo cards

For additional information on these titles and other anime and manga properties 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, 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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