C2E2 2018-The Walking Dead’s Khary Payton panel
C2E2 2018-Guardians of the Galaxy panel featuring Batista and Sean Gunn
C2E2 2018-Guardians of the Galaxy panel with Batista and Sean Gunn
C2E2: SUPER STAR ARTIST JOËLLE JONES REVEALS NEW DC COVER GIRLS STATUE
C2E2: SUPER STAR ARTIST JOËLLE JONES REVEALS NEW DC COVER GIRLS STATUE
ON DC UNIVERSE PANEL
Catwoman will join the bestselling DC Collectibles statue line in November 2018
Eisner-nominated artist Joëlle Jones announced today during the DC Universe panel at C2E2, that the mischievous Catwoman will be the next DC character to star in the acclaimed artist’s DC Cover Girls statue line by DC Collectibles. Hitting stores in November 2018, the stunning 9’’ statue features Gotham’s City’s most devious cat perched on a locked safe, flashing her signature sly grin. Jones’ intricate character design will be brought to life in 3-D form by sculptor Jack Mathews and will be offered at an MSRP of $125.00.
Created in 2009, the DC Cover Girls statue line by DC Collectibles is inspired by the powerful women of the DC universe and has featured designs from many of the most talented artists in the comics industry including Adam Hughes and Stanley Lau. Joëlle Jones is the first female designer to take over the line and her collection of statues launched in March 2018 with the release of her unique take on Harley Quinn. Other DC characters receiving the Joëlle Jones Cover Girls treatment this year are Supergirl and Batgirl, slated to release in April and August (respectively).
The DC Cover Girls Catwoman statue by Joëlle Jones will be available for pre-order everywhere comics are sold on April 16.
C2E2 2018-Tom Kenny (Spongebob Squarepants) panel
C2E2 2018-Dave Batista answers a question about Chris Benoit
Dave Batista responds to a fan’s question about Chris Benoit at C2E2
Marvel cinematic universe posters
Anisong World Matsuri Returns to Anime Expo 2018
Anisong World Matsuri Returns to Anime Expo 2018
Anisong festival returns to Microsoft Theater for the third year in a row with three-day, multi-artist music event
Santa Ana, Calif. (April 3, 2018) – Anime Expo (AX) is excited to present Anisong World Matsuri (AWM) at Anime Expo 2018 to be held on July 4, 6, and 7. AWM is created in association with BANDAI NAMCO Arts, Inc., Amuse Inc., Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and other leading Japanese entertainment companies.
Details on participating performers and event details for AWM at Anime Expo 2018 will be announced in the coming weeks. Held at the Microsoft Theater at LA Live, all three incredible concert events will be on par with previous years’ performances. Specific ticket sales information will be announced at a later date.
To attend any of the Anisong World Matsuri concert events, attendees will need to present both a valid AX badge of any type along with a respective concert ticket. All 1-day and Pre-Show badge holders will also be able to purchase a ticket to attend any one of the AWM concert events on July 4, 6, and 7.
In 2017, AWM featured a total of 11 acts across two days of performances. Artists included Mashiro Ayano, ALI PROJECT, angela, Aqours, THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, and Wake Up, Girls！
2016’s AWM featured “Japan Super Live,” a four-hour long, festival-type live event featuring eight popular ANISONG artists such as JAM Project, T.M. Revolution, and sphere; “Japan Band Battle,” featuring FLOW and OLDCODEX, and special events focused on “Love Live! Sunshine” and “One Punch Man.”
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Anisong World Matsuri for AX 2018, creating opportunities for wonderful and memorable experiences for our attendees,” said Ray Chiang, CEO of SPJA. “AWM at Anime Expo 2018 will continue to enhance the live performance concert experience at Anime Expo.”
Shunji Inoue, CEO of BANDAI NAMCO Arts Inc. is thrilled with their return to Anime Expo. “It is our third year teaming up with Anime Expo. We are very honored to be given such opportunities where the US fans can actually experience the live events of Japanese anisong artists. Please enjoy these exciting performances with the very best artists from Japan.”
Anime Expo will run from July 4 through July 8, 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. To purchase badges for Anime Expo, please visit http://www.anime-expo.org/registration/
For more information about attending, please visit the How to Attend page.
For more information about Anisong World Matsuri, please visit http://www.anime-expo.org/anisong-world-matsuri