OnBuzz Heads to Cannes 2019

Social Impact Film Company Attends Festival de Cannes in 2019

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OnBuzz will be attending the 50th annual Festival de Cannes Marché du Film, the world’s leading global film industry organization. OnBuzz’s attendance follows the national success and critical acclaim of Friday’s Child, which featured an internationally-acclaimed cast with Tye Sheridan ("Ready Player One"), Imogen Poots (“Green Room”), Caleb Landry Jones (“Get Out”) and Jeffrey Wright (“Westworld”).

    “Our platform is designed to engage audiences and improve our society globally.”

The social impact film brings to light the trials and tribulations of foster youth aging out of care in the United States, telling the courageous story of a young boy facing the challenges and unexpected realities of adult life. Following its premiere at SXSW 2018, Friday’s Child’s positive reception in America paves the way for OnBuzz to expand its reach to international audiences.

The mission of OnBuzz is to build a platform that allows audiences to be both entertained by film and also have the opportunity to learn about and engage in being a part of the solution through activism for important social issues.

OnBuzz strives to partner with international organizations to develop more films with strong social messages for international audiences. “We see the need to spread solutions and change across the world as a priority in our company,” said Marielle Zuccarelli, President, OnBuzz Studios. “Our platform is designed to engage audiences and improve our society globally.”


About OnBuzz
OnBuzz is an end-to-end film financing, production, distribution and marketing firm focused on sustainable filmmaking. We bring together the brightest minds, inspiring talent and forward-thinking creatives to draw attention to and create action around the social issues of our time. OnBuzz is focused on the development of new entertainment products, services and digital technologies and the global distribution of purpose-driven entertainment. For more information, visit www.onbuzz.com.

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VIZ Media Announces its Plans for Anime Central 2019

Visit VIZ MEDIA During ANIME CENTRAL at Booth #IND 7

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS, ACTIVITIES AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR ANIME CENTRAL 2019

VIZ Media will participate in this year’s Anime Central, which takes place from May 17th to 19th, 2019 in Rosemont, IL at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and the adjacent Hyatt Regency O’Hare. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #IND 7 in the Exhibit Hall. Complete details on Anime Central 2019 are available at: acen.org.

Attendees are invited to join VIZ Media in welcoming MEGALOBOX English voice cast members Kaiji Tang and Lex Lang, who will participate in a panel and signing session. Fan favorites from SAILOR MOON, Stephanie Sheh and Sandy Fox, will also attend as special guests. Join them at a variety of convention activities.

ACen attendees will learn the latest on a wide range of upcoming releases and other news during the official VIZ Media and SHONEN JUMP panels and celebrate the Guardians of Love and Justice at the Official SAILOR MOON panel. Throughout the weekend, the VIZ Media booth will offer a wide variety of retail products available for purchase. VIZ will also host fun booth activities including a SAILOR MOON-themed photo-opportunity!

Friday, May 17th

1 – 2pm - VIZ Media Industry Panel Feat. MEGALOBOX Voice Cast

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Join the VIZ Media crew and some very special guests from the cast of MEGALOBOX as we talk about the latest and greatest in Anime and Manga. We’ll be making announcements, showing off exclusive first looks at new titles, giving away prizes, and having a grand old time. There might even be jokes!

3 – 4pm - MEGALOBOX English Voice Cast Signing

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MEGALOBOX voice actors Kaiji Tang (Joe) and Lex Lang (Yuri) will take part in this special autograph session. Participants will receive a free limited edition MEGALOBOX poster. Tickets will be distributed Friday morning starting at 11AM from the Anime Central Autograph Booth.

Saturday, May 18th

12 – 1pm - Official SHONEN JUMP Panel

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Hang out with the English language editors of the world's most popular manga! We've got exciting news about the LATEST developments on new series, all-time fan favorites, and what we're doing to bring you the world's best manga! We'll also have amazing prizes up for grabs.

3 – 4pm - Official SAILOR MOON Panel

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Your friends from VIZ Media celebrate everything SAILOR MOON! Get ready for a festive time filled with news, updates, special guests and prizes. All attendees will receive a special treat while supplies last, so, in the name of the Moon, don't miss it!

5 – 6pm - SAILOR MOON English Voice Cast Signing

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Join SAILOR MOON voice actors Stephanie Sheh (Sailor Moon) and Sandy Fox (Chibi Moon) for a special autograph session. Participants will receive a free poster. Tickets will be distributed Saturday morning starting at 11AM from the Anime Central Autograph Booth.

VIZ Media Anime Central 2019 Retail Exclusives

The VIZ Media booth (#IND 7) will offer a variety of must-have convention exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special VIZ Media exclusive, limited edition tote bag available in two distinct designs. Notable VIZ Media ACen exclusives and presales include:

    Exclusive SAILOR MOON SAILOR STARS shirt ($20)
    Exclusive Collectible Enamel Pins

ONE-PUNCH MAN Pin Set ($18)

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE GOLDEN WIND Pin ($20)

HOMESTUCK Pin Set ($10)

Early Release Manga – Available Exclusively Before Street Date!

KOMI CAN’T COMMUNICATE Vol. 1 ($10)
MY HERO ACADEMIA Vol. 19 ($10)

NIER: AUTOMATA SHORT STORY LONG & LONG STORY SHORT Discounted Novel Bundle ($22)      

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

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"Naruto" Creator Debuts "Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru"

MASASHI KISHIMOTO’S SAMURAI 8: THE TALE OF HACHIMARU DEBUTS ON SHONEN JUMP

Other Manga Joining The SHONEN JUMP Digital Vault Includes JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, GOLDEN KAMUY, And ONE-PUNCH MAN

VIZ Media announces exciting new digital content for SHONEN JUMP with the launch of SAMURAI 8: THE TALE OF HACHIMARU. Chapter 1 is available now for the highly-anticipated series by famed NARUTO creator, Masashi Kishimoto, who teams up with his longtime assistant artist Akira Okubo. SAMURAI 8 debuted in English with a 72-page opening chapter on May 12th, 2019, the same day it launched in Japan. New chapters will be available to English readers for FREE on a weekly basis at shonenjump.com and via the SHONEN JUMP app.

Additional just-added manga content now available in the SHONEN JUMP digital vault includes fan-favorite series JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, PARTS 1 – 3 (PHANTOM BLOOD, BATTLE TENDENCY, and STARDUST CRUSADERS), GOLDEN KAMUY (Rated ‘M’ for Mature and web-only), and ONE-PUNCH MAN. Readers can access free SHONEN JUMP digital chapters and unlock the SHONEN JUMP digital vault at shonenjump.com or with the SHONEN JUMP app for iPhone, iPad and Android-based devices.

The SHONEN JUMP app experience has been enhanced with a new “Continue Reading” row on the app’s Home screen. This added feature allows users to instantly access their latest chapter read. Now manga fans can easily keep track of where they left off reading across any given series.

A SHONEN JUMP Vault Membership (only $1.99 per month) grants readers seamless access to a substantial and continually updated digital archive that currently features more than 10,000 manga chapters from over 100 series – almost every ongoing and completed SHONEN JUMP series published in English.

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

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