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Mezco Announces The Strain Collectible Coin Collection
Mezco Announces
The Strain Collectible Coin Collection
New York- Mezco Toyz is proud to announce a thrilling line of collectibles based on FX’s new series The Strain.
The Strain is a high concept thriller from co-creators, Executive Producers and Writers Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan and Executive Producer/Showrunner Carlton Cuse. The series tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City (home of Mezco headquarters). Goodweather and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself. The Strain airs Sundays at 10:00 pm ET/PT only on FX.
Mezco has acquired rights to produce Strain figures in an assortment of scales, Living Dead Dolls, plush items, bobble heads, and more.
Mezco will also be offering the first-ever collectible coins forThe Strain at San Diego Comic Con beginning on July 23th. The limited edition collectible features the series logo on the front and the biohazard symbol, as seen in the series, on the reverse.
Each coin is a stunning testament not only to the ancient evil ofThe Strain, but also to the artisans who hand craft each coin. Each hefty coin is crafted of solid metal and die struck. Each individual color is added by hand before being fired at over 500 degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours to ensure maximum durability. In the final step, the coins are polished to an inhuman luster and then sealed in their airtight containment units.
Only 300 of these limited edition coins exist, and they are available exclusively at the Mezco Toyz booth 3445 and at
http://www.mezcotoyz.com/the-strain-limited-edition-collector-coin while supplies last.
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MOTUC Leaked SDCC images
Mattycollector leaked images.
SDCC is once again upon us and once again images are leaked from the Masters of the universe classic line.
In the image below, the picture shows off one filmation figure, one vintage figure and one NA inspired figure.
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Mezco Reveals The One:12 Collective
Mezco Reveals The One:12 Collective
Mezco Toyz today announced The One:12 Collective, a new line of high end 6″ scale collectable figures.
Redesigning the 6″ scale figure category by combining posable action figures with real cloth outfitting, in a similar fashion to the 1/6th scale and larger collectables. Mezco’s One:12 Collective line will present a multitude of different characters from numerous brands.
Combining superior sculpting with an abundance of articulation, the One:12 Collective figures feature over 32 points of articulation, capable of over 40,000 possible poses: combining form and function to create a remarkably realistic aesthetic. Digitally sculpted by the industry’s finest artists and painstakingly engineered by Mezco’s production team is a state of the art collectable that holds up to real play.
The costuming is meticulously tailored and uses specially selected materials to create the highest standard of outfitting and drapery at the 6″ scale. Fabrication, color, drapery, comparative scale and mobility are all closely considered to bring the finest attire achievable
Every One:12 Collective figure will include a display base as well as a multitude of accessories. These accessories are designed to have a “real world” look to further make the figure seem like it has truly come to life. These accessories, also precisely crafted, range from changeable parts to character specific weapons, equipment and props.
Currently planned for the One:12 Collective are characters from The DC Universe, Judge Dredd, Classic Universal Monsters, and some other surprises to be announced in the future.
Mezco President, Mez Markowitz declared “We are all very excited with the One:12 Collective line. I think we are offering a fantastic product that both satisfies the customers desire for articulation as well as the ability to hide it all in a extremely realistic way. Another great aspect to the line is that we are striving to present high quality product that is in line with 1/6th scale (12″ figure) collectables while taking up far less display space and at a much more reasonable price point. Our Dark Knight Returns Batman figure is really a fantastic piece and we cannot wait to show what is up next. Mezco plans on releasing several items a year from this line and it is a long term initiative for our team, really a dream come true for all of us here.”
The One:12 Collective “The Dark Knight Returns” Batman figure is set to be publicly revealed at San Diego Comic Con at Mezco booth # 3445 and shipping to customers in Fall 2014.
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This August, Entertainment One Delivers Two Supernatural Smashes from Syfy on Blu-ray/DVD with BITTEN: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON and HAVEN: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON, on Blu-ray and DVD!
WHO’S AFRAID OF THE BIG, BLONDEWOLF?
THE DEBUT SEASON OF SYFY’S ACTION-PACKED SUPERNATURAL SERIES ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY & DVD THIS AUGUST FEATURING UNCUT FOOTAGE PLUS EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES
BITTEN: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Street Date: August 12, 2014
Blu-ray/DVD SRP: $49.98/$39.98
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This August, the debut season of the Syfy series BITTEN arrives on Blu-ray and DVD featuring all 13 uncut Season One episodes, including footage not seen on U.S. Television, plus never-before-seen bonus features.
Based on the “Otherworld” novels by #1 New York Times best-selling author Kelley Armstrong, BITTEN is an emotionally charged supernatural thriller starring Laura Vandervoort (“Smallville”, “V”) as Elena Michaels, the lone female werewolf in existence. Desperate to escape both a world she never wanted to be part of and the man who turned her into a werewolf, Elena has abandoned her pack and taken refuge in a new city. There, she works as a photographer and hides her werewolf existence from her new boyfriend. However, when bodies start turning up in her pack’s backyard, Elena finds herself back at Stonehaven, the werewolves’ ancestral domain. And, now, torn between two worlds and two loves, she quickly realizes that – when push comes to shove – she’ll stop at nothing to defend her pack.
BITTEN will return to Syfy with 10 new episodes for its eagerly awaited second season in 2015.
BONUS FEATURES
Behind-the-Scenes FeaturetteDeleted ScenesSplit Screen Stunt ChoreographyAudio Commentary with Producers and Laura Vandervoort
CAST
Laura Vandervoort (“Haven”, Ted)Greyston Holt (“Once Upon a Time”, “Alcatraz”)Greg Bryk (“ReGenesis”, Immortals, A History of Violence)Paul Greene (“NCIS”)Steve Lund (“Haven”)
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Type: BD/DVD (4 Discs)
Catalog #: (BD) EOE-BD-7776/(DVD) EOE-DVD-7717
Running Time: 572 mins. + extras
Rating: TV-14
Genre: TV
Aspect Ratio: (BD) 1080p High Definition (1.78:1)/(DVD) 16 x 9 (1.78:1)
Audio: (BD) DTS-HD Master Audio/(DVD) 5.1 Surround Sound
Language: English with SDH Subtitles
Full of surprises…a wonderfully creative and inventive show”
— DVD Verdict
BEFORE NEW EPISODES RETURN TO SYFY THIS FALL, DISCOVER HAVEN AS SEASON FOUR OF THE HIT SERIES ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY & DVD, LOADED WITH HOURS OF EXTRAS PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE 16-PAGE COMIC BOOK
HAVEN: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON
Street Date: August 26
Blu-ray/DVD SRP: $49.98/$39.98
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Troubles have just begun in Season Four of HAVEN, the hit Syfy series thatEntertainment Weekly called “a must see show!” Hailed by fans and critics alike,HAVEN: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON arrives on Blu-ray and DVD August 26 from Entertainment One – perfectly timed to coincide with the series’ Season Five premiere this Fall on Syfy.
Based on the novella “The Colorado Kid” from renowned author Stephen King,HAVEN follows former FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose), who became a cop in the small town of Haven, Maine, and quickly found herself involved in the return of “the Troubles,” a series of supernatural afflictions that have plagued the seaside village for generations. Partnered with local residents Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant) and Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour), Audrey began to realize that Haven’s fate was linked to her own, and only she can save the town and the people she loves from the weight of their curses.
Season Four of HAVEN opens six months after the gripping third season finale, when Duke, who had jumped into the imploding barn to save Audrey, suddenly appears out of thin air in Boston. Assisted by Jennifer Mason (Emma Lahana), a woman with her own mysterious connection to Haven, Duke finds that Nathan has fled the town, Audrey is still missing, and the Troubles are worse than ever.
Each Season Four Blu-ray and DVD set ofHAVEN includes the exclusive, added-value 16-page comic book “Haven: In the Beginning,” which features an original story by HAVEN Story Editor Nick Parker.
CAST
Emily Rose (“ER”, “Brothers and Sisters”, “Jericho”)Lucas Bryant (The Vow, “M.V.P.”)Eric Balfour (Skyline, “24”, “Six Feet Under”)Aaron Copeland (WWE Superstar Edge)
SEASON 4 GUEST STARS
Colin Ferguson (“Eureka,” Because I Said So)Kate Kelton (“Bullet in the Face”,Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle)Emma Lahana (“Hellcats”, “Power Rangers”)Christian Camargo (“Dexter,” The Hurt Locker)Danny Masterson (“That 70s Show,” “Men at Work”)Kris Lemche (Final Destination 3,Ginger Snaps)
BONUS FEATURES
Thirteen “Inside Haven” FeaturettesHaven Panel Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con, Nerd HQ
and New York Comic ConThree Interviews with the CastSix Audio Commentaries with the Writers”Darkside Seekers” Webisode SeriesPancakes: The Morning After Deleted SceneBehind-the-Scenes and Blooper Reel
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Type: DVD / BD
Catalog #: (DVD) EOE-DV-7561 / (BD) EOE-BD-7656
Running Time: 572 minutes + extras
Genre: TV/Sci-Fi
Aspect Ratio: DVD:16×9 (1.78:1) / BD: 1080p High Def 1.78:1
Audio: DVD:5.1 Dolby Digital / BD: DTS-HD Master Audio /
Language: English with SDH Subtitles
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IDW Publishing’s 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International Schedule
IDW Publishing’s 2014
San Diego Comic-Con International Schedule
Full List of This Years Best Panels & Signings Unleashed!
San Diego, CA (July 17, 2014) – Last week IDW released their highly anticipated convention exclusives for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, and now it’s time to reveal IDW’s panel and signing schedule! Make sure to clear your own schedule, because you won’t want to miss any of this!
IDW has an amazing list of talent signing in BOOTH #2643 this year. Come by and meet some of the biggest and brightest stars working in comics today!
Wednesday July 23 – Preview Night
6:00 – 7:30 Dave Gibbons Watchmen: Artifact Edition Launch Party! – Dave Gibbons
(*Check out the show exclusive HC!)
6:00 – 7:30 Ragnarök Launch Party! –
Walter Simonson
(*Check out the show exclusives!)
7:30 – 9:00 Transformers vs G.I. JOE Launch Party! –
John Barber, Tom Scioli
(*Check out the show exclusives!)
Thursday July 24
10:00 – 11:00 America’s Army – M. Zachary Sherman, Scott R. Brooks, Brian Rood
(*Check out the exclusive giveaways!)
10:00 – 11:00 Darby Pop’s 7th Sword – John Raffo, Andrew Robinson, Doug Sirois,
Walter Gatus
11:00 – 12:00 Judge Dredd: Mega-City Two – Douglas Wolk, Ulises Farinas, Ryan
Hill
11:00 – 1:00 Dave Gibbons Watchmen: Artifact Edition – Dave Gibbons
(*Check out the show exclusive hardcover!)
12:00 – 1:00 X-Files: Season 10 – Joe Harris
1:00 – 2:00 Ragnarök – Walter Simonson (*Check out the show exclusives!)
1:00 – 2:00 Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland – Eric Shanower, Gabriel Rodriguez
2:00 – 3:00 Cartoon Network Presents: Super Secret Crisis War & More! – Louise
Simonson, Jim Zub, Van Partible (creator of Johnny Bravo)
(*Check out the show exclusives!)
3:00 – 4:00 Monster & Madman – Steve Niles
3:00 – 4:00 The Other Dead – Digger T. Mesch, Joshua Ortega
3:00 – 4:00 Skylanders – David A. Rodriguez
4:00 – 5:00 Monkeybrain – Chris Roberson & Dennis Culver(Edison Rex), Brian
Winkeler & Robert Wilson IV (Knuckleheads)
4:00 – 5:00 Monster Motors – Brian Lynch (*Check out the show exclusive!)
5:00 – 6:00 Transformers vs G.I. JOE – John Barber, Tom Scioli, with special guest
Rob Liefeld! (*Check out the show exclusives!)
5:00 – 6:00 V-Wars, Rot & Ruin – Jonathan Maberry
6:00 – 7:00 Transformers – John Barber, Brendan Cahill, Flint Dille, Chris Metzen,
Mairghread Scott, Livio Ramondelli
Friday July 25
10:00 – 11:00 Cartoon Network Presents: Super Secret Crisis War & More! – Louise
Simonson, Jim Zub, Derek Charm, Van Partible (creator of Johnny
Bravo) (*Check out the show exclusives!)
11:00 – 12:00 Dave Gibbons Watchmen: Artifact Edition – Dave Gibbons
(*Check out the show exclusive hardcover!)
11:00 – 12:00 Ragnarök – Walter Simonson (*Check out the show exclusives!)
12:00 – 1:00 Borderlands – Mikey Neumann, Dave Eddings(voice of Claptrap)
12:00 – 1:00 V-Wars, Rot & Ruin – Jonathan Maberry
1:00 – 2:00 Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland – Eric Shanower, Gabriel Rodriguez
1:00 – 2:00 Alan Robert’s Killogy – Marky Ramone (of The Ramones)
2:00 – 3:00 Star Trek – Scott Tipton, David Tipton, Mike Johnson, Tony Shasteen,
J.K. Woodward, Joe Corroney
3:00 – 4:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Erik
Burnham, Nick Pitarra (*Check out the show exclusives!)
4:00 – 5:00 The Illegitimates – Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live), Marc
Andreyko
4:00 – 5:00 America’s Army – M. Zachary Sherman, Scott R. Brooks, Brian Rood
(*Check out the exclusive giveaways!)
5:00 – 6:00 My Little Pony – Amy Mebberson, Tony Fleecs, Katie Cook, Andy
Price, Sara Richard, Agnes Garbowska (*Check out the show exclusive!)
5:00 – 6:00 Skylanders – David A. Rodriguez
6:00 – 7:00 Transformers vs G.I. JOE – John Barber, Tom Scioli
(*Check out the show exclusives!)
6:00 – 7:00 Darby Pop’s Indestructible – Jeff Kline, Jose Lopez, Bernard Chang
Saturday July 26
10:00 – 11:00 The Blaze Brothers – Matthew Scott Krentz, Vernon Whitlock III
10:00 – 11:00 Darby Pop’s Doberman – Tony Fleecs, Bernard Chang, Jack Lambert,
Scott Marder, Rob Rosell with guest Ken Kristensen (Indestructible)
11:00 – 12:00 Mike Mignola’s Hellboy: Artist’s Edition – Mike Mignola (*ticketed signing
– See employee for Details) (*Check out the show exclusive hardcover!)
12:00 – 1:00 X-Files: Season 10 – Joe Harris
12:00 – 1:00 Monkeybrain – Sean E. Williams (Artful Daggers),Brian Winkeler &
Robert Wilson IV (Knuckleheads)
1:00 – 2:00 Ragnarök – Walter Simonson (*Check out the show exclusives!)
1:00 – 2:00 Monster Motors – Brian Lynch (*Check out the show exclusive!)
1:00 – 2:00 Mars Attacks: First Born, The Hollows – Chris Ryall
2:00 – 3:00 Dave Gibbons Watchmen: Artifact Edition – Dave Gibbons
(*Check out the show exclusive hardcover!)
2:00 – 3:00 Winterworld, G.I. JOE – Chuck Dixon (*Check out the show exclusive!)
3:00 – 4:00 Bloom County and Beyond – Berkeley Breathed
3:00 – 4:00 V-Wars, Rot & Ruin – Jonathan Maberry
4:00 – 5:00 Locke & Key – Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez (*Check out the show exclusives!)
(*ticketed signing – See employee for Details)
5:00 – 6:00 Transformers – John Barber, Tom Scioli, Brendan Cahill, Mairghread
Scott, Flint Dille (*Check out the show exclusives!)
6:00 – 7:00 Star Trek – Scott Tipton, David Tipton, Mike Johnson, Tony Shasteen,
J.K. Woodward, Joe Corroney
6:00 – 7:00 Godzilla: Rulers of Earth – Chris Mowry
Sunday July 27
10:00 – 12:00 INDEPENDENTS DAY!! IDW Creator-Owned Projects! A murderer’s
Row of talent in one place, all signing together!
10:00 – 11:00 The Blaze Brothers – Matthew Scott Krentz, Vernon Whitlock III
Black Dynamite – Brian Ash, Yassir Lester
11:00 – 12:00 Mean Streets – Ben Wagner
Gateway – Joe Halpin Sr., Joe Halpin Jr.
Red Star – Christian Gossett
11:00 – 12:00 Locke & Key – Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez(*Check out the show exclusives!)
(*ticketed signing – See employee for Details)
12:00 – 1:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Erik
Burnham, Nick Pitarra (*Check out the show exclusives!)
1:00 – 2:00 Dave Gibbons Watchmen: Artifact Edition – Dave Gibbons
(*Check out the show exclusive hardcover!)
1:00 – 2:00 Godzilla: Rulers of Earth – Chris Mowry
2:00 – 3:00 Yoe Books! – Craig Yoe, Jack Mendelsohn (Jacky’s Diary)
KIDS’ DAY!! ALL-AGES BLOW-OUT!
3:00 – 4:00 Cartoon Network Presents: Super Secret Crisis War & More! – Louise
Simonson, Derek Charm (*Check out the show exclusives!)
3:00 – 4:00 Littlest Pet Shop – Georgia Ball
4:00 – 5:00 Angry Birds – Paul Tobin (*Check out the show exclusives!)
4:00 – 5:00 America’s Army – M. Zachary Sherman, Scott R. Brooks, Brian Rood
(*Check out the exclusive giveaways!)
And check out all of IDW’s amazing panels this year!
*Click on panel names for links that take you directly to these panels on the official Comic-Con 2014 schedule website where you can sign in or log on to bookmark these panels and sync them to your phone or calendar.
IDW Artist’s Editions, Thursday, 7/24/14, 3:30p.m. – 4:30p.m., Room: 4
Join Artist’s Edition editor Scott Dunbier as he blathers on and on about Artist’s Editions past, present and future. There will be a couple of cool announcements as well as special guests Walter Simonson, Dave Gibbons and IDW President (and art lover) Greg Goldstein—what more could you possibly want?
Skylanders: The Creative Process of Bringing Toys to Life, Thursday, 7/24/14, 6:00p.m. – 7:00p.m., Room: 7AB
Join the Skylanders team for an inside look at the creative process that brings Toys to Life™ –and for the first time, life to toys. I-Wei Huang, director at Toys for Bob, will explain the process of creating Skylanders’ charming roster of characters, while Richard Horvitz, famed voice of Kaos, discusses the critical role that voice-over acting plays in animating each character. Renowned comic-book writer, Ron Marz, will delve into the comic world of Skylanders and how this brand extension is taking Skylanders to a new level. Every attendee will receive limited edition Skylanders merchandise.
Moving Forward by Looking Back — This is the Golden Age of Classic Comic Collections, Friday, 7/25/14, 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m., Room: 32AB
Join President of IDW Publishing Greg Goldstein as he leads a spirited discussion about the recent boom in prestige collections of archival comic material! Joining Greg will be renowned “comic book historian” Craig Yoe, VP of Book Trade Sales at Dark Horse Comics Michael Martens, founder of Sunday Press Peter Maresca, Associate Publisher of Fantagraphics Eric Reynolds and IDW Senior Editor of Special Projects Scott Dunbier. If you have a bookshelf bowing under the weight of great big books full of comics, and still crave more, this is the panel for you! Plus — announcements and giveaways. Just added! Dean Mullaney, from the Library of American Comics!
IDW & Hasbro: Transformers, Ponies & More!, Friday, 7/25/14, 1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m., Room: 8
Join IDW Editors John Barber and Carlos Guzman, along with Michael Kelly, Hasbro’s Director, Global Publishing—for a comprehensive overview of all things IDW & Hasbro! Transformers! My Little Pony! G.I. JOE! Dungeons & Dragons! Announcements! Prizes! More! Featuring writer Mairghread Scott, writer/artist Tom Scioli, and many more special guests!
IDW: Rock This Town!, Friday, 7/25/14, 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., Room: 4
IDW invites you to join in their 15th anniversary celebration with this panel featuring IDW’s own “Martin & Lewis,” Dirk Wood and Chris Ryall, alongside special guests Gabriel Rodriguez, Erik Burnham, Jonathan Maberry, Scott Tipton, and more to come for a spirited chat filled with announcements galore!
IDW: Summer Blockbusters!, Saturday, 7/26/14, 10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m., Room: 28DE
This panel is star-studded! Join IDW Editor-in-Chief and CCO Chris Ryall, alongside special guests Eric Shanower, Gabriel Rodriguez, Jonathan Maberry, Walter Simonson, and Chuck Dixon for a lively discussion concerning the four biggest creator-owned books of the Summer, Little Nemo, V-Wars, Ragnarök and Winterworld!
Berkeley Breathed: The Last Comic-Con Panel!, Saturday, 7/26/14, 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m., Room: 9
Legendary creator Berkeley Breathed (Bloom County, Opus, Flawed Dogs) makes a rare appearance at Comic-Con-International and—even MORE rare—will be hosting his second (and probably final) presentation. He’s a bit mysterious about what he’ll be presenting. However, there is unofficial word that he may be revealing recent illicit photos and art of his best friend Bill Watterson “borrowed” from the latter’s secret retreat in the foothills of Colorado. We’ll see you there. Get your seats early.
IDW Presents: Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriguez, Saturday, 7/26/14, 2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m., Room: 24ABC
2014 saw the end of the Eisner Award-winning series Locke & Key come to an end. Now, join creators Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, along with IDW’s Editor-in-Chief and CCO Chris Ryall, as they discuss the end of that seminal series, Joe and Gabe’s follow-up projects (Wraith & Little Nemo, respectively) and what they have coming for the future with IDW, and who knows what else? With these 3, it’s always an adventure.
IDW: Pop Culture Mix-Tape, Saturday, 7/26/14, 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., Room: 4
Join IDW’s VP of Marketing Dirk Wood, Godzilla scribe Chris Mowry, America’s Army writer M. Zachary Sherman, Andy Schmidt from Comics Experience, special guests from Darby Pop, Monkeybrain and more, as they discuss the ever-growing slate of exciting new projects from the powerhouse publisher. Prizes, announcements, Q&A and hilarity will ensue!
IDW: Comics Make for Great Games!, Saturday, 7/26/14, 5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m., Room: 4
Join Jerry Bennington and Nate Murray from IDW’s new division, IDW Games for top secret info on the best tabletop boardgames around, including X-Files, Kill Shakespeare, Chew, Machi Koro, and more! Featuring special guest John Layman of Chew fame, and more! Who knows, you may even get to play a game or two!
Superheroes Are Saving Millions of Lives — For Real! Saturday, 7/26/14, 7:30p.m. – 8:30p.m., Room: 26AB
Come to the ultimate feel-good panel! An inspiring and heartwarming look at an uncanny team of comic book superheroes! The School of 5 and their comic books, distributed in 23 countries in Asia, Africa, and South America, are reaching 120 million people to save the lives of 5 million children who die every year from diarrheal diseases contracted from dirty hands. The School of 5, created by Craig Yoe, teach children and their families through their comic books the importance of washing with soap and water in 22 countries like India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Egypt, Pakistan, Ghana, Brazil, and Kenya through Unilever and partners like the UN’s UNICEF, Save the Children, and local governments. Panel participants include Eisner Award winner Craig Yoe, YoeBooks.com, and Stacie June Sheldon, Lifebuoy Global Social Mission Program Manager. Come and prepare to be amazed–and get free comic books–and bring a tissue to wipe away the super tears of joy!
IDW: Kids Comics!, Sunday, 7/27/14, 10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m., Room: 4
Who’s got the best comics for kids? IDW, of course! My Little Pony! Angry Birds! TMNT! Littlest Pet Shop! Skylanders! Cartoon Network: Super Secret Crisis War! Join editors Sarah Gaydos, Bobby Curnow, David Hedgecock and Carlos Guzman as they talk all these titles and more! With special guests Louise Simonson, Katie Cook, Tony Fleecs, Andy Price, Derek Charm, and too many more to mention! Plus, free comics for kids!
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DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES THE FULL SLATE OF ARTISTS FOR THE SAKAI PROJECT!
DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES THE FULL SLATE OF ARTISTS FOR THE SAKAI PROJECT!
View The Sakai Project on DarkHorse.com
MILWAUKIE, OR, JULY 17—Next week will see the release of the official celebration of thirty years of Stan Sakai’s marvelous samurai rabbit saga, Usagi Yojimbo, in the oversized hardcover benefit book The Sakai Project: Artists Celebrate Thirty Years of Usagi Yojimbo!
To celebrate, Dark Horse announces the complete list of all of the artists who contributed to this very special tribute. These artists have truly brought their own styles to the subject, making this book a one-of-a-kind treasure.
“It has been an absolute pleasure publishing Stan’s work over the years, and recently collaborating with him directly on 47 Ronin,” said Dark Horse’s president and founder, Mike Richardson. “With the thirtieth anniversary of his most beloved creation, Usagi, and in a time of need for Stan and his family, we are honored to publish this tribute to Stan and his work. We are donating all of the proceeds to Stan and his wife, Sharon. We hope you will join us in honoring one of the comics industry’s shining lights.”
The Sakai Project: Artists Celebrate Thirty Years of Usagi Yojimbo will be released opening night of next week’s Comic-Con International, and in comic shops everywhere!
For a complete list of the participating artists contained in this deluxe hardcover, check out the Dark Horse NewsFeed, and then mark your calendar for its release on July 23!
The Sakai Project is produced in association with the Comic Art Professional Society (CAPS). All proceeds from this book will go to Stan and Sharon Sakai.
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DARK HORSE HIRES KARI TORSON AS MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL LICENSING
DARK HORSE HIRES KARI TORSON AS MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL LICENSING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse is pleased to announce the hiring of Kari Torson for the role of Manager of International Licensing!
A graduate of the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Kari Torson went on to receive her MA in writing and publishing from Emerson College, Boston. Torson got her start working as a subsidiary rights associate at Simon & Schuster in New York City. From there she worked at Writers House before returning to rights management for children’s books at HarperCollins Publishers. Most recently she worked in foreign rights at Penguin Random House.
“For me, the best storytelling is a perfect blend of text and art, so I’ve always been drawn to comics, advocating for them at every opportunity. Dark Horse writers and artists are some of the most masterful in the industry and I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the Dark Horse team in a position where it’s actually my job to license comics all over the world,” said Torson.
“We are thrilled to have such a bright and energetic person move across the country to join us. Kari will make a great addition to the Dark Horse team,” said Dark Horse’s executive vice president, Neil Hankerson. “Kari’s previous publishing licensing experience will serve her well in her new role as Manager of International Licensing.”
Please join us in congratulating Kari Torson on her past accomplishments and wishing her luck in her new role in the company.
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Star Trek’s Klingon Warnog Ale Set to Make First Contact in States
Star Trek’s Klingon Warnog Ale Set to Make First Contact in States
Klingon Warnog beer will launch in the United States in July. The Federation of Beer has ‘Colla-BEER-ated’ with Indiana-based Tin Man Brewing Company to produce Klingon Warnog, which is the first in a wave of Star Trek™-themed alcoholic beverages to be released in United States.
The Star Trek-themed beer is a high-quality Roggen Dunkelweiss (Danish Rye Beer) that captures the warrior essence of the Klingon culture with its bold and unique taste.
Under license by CBS Consumer Products, “Klingon Warnog Ale” will beam into select liquor stores and bars in Indiana and Washington State during the week of July 28, 2014.
In celebration of the Klingon Warnog expansion, The Federation of Beer will be initiating a series of “premiere” launch parties under the banner of “First Contact: Klingon Warnog” over the next year.
The “First Contact: Klingon Warnog” events will kick off with launch parties in Evansville and Indianapolis on July 26. Additional USA launch parties will be announced in August. For more information on these and other events go to StarTrek.com andwww.federationofbeer.com .
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About The Federation of Beer
The Federation of Beer was formed to recognize the different aspects and contributions of Star Trek and its cultural influences here on earth over the years. Our mission is to unite the various geeks and nerds under the banner of the Federation of Beer. A beer connoisseur who happens to be a Star Trek fan will be right at home sipping his or her favorite craft brew watching his or her favorite Star Trek show.
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BIF BANG POW! ANNOUNCES NEW LICENSING DEAL WITH WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND WARNER BROS. ANIMATION FOR MIKE TYSON MYSTERIES™ COLLECTIBLES
BIF BANG POW! ANNOUNCES NEW LICENSING DEAL WITH WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND WARNER BROS. ANIMATION FOR MIKE TYSON MYSTERIES™ COLLECTIBLES
– World-renowned manufacturer Bif Bang Pow! has announced a new partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products with Warner Bros. Animation (WBA), to release a series of new products from the upcoming animated comedy series Mike Tyson Mysteries™, which is premiering this fall on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block.
Bif Bang Pow! is proud to add the Mike Tyson Mysteries collection of action figures to its ever-expanding lineup of iconic products. Bif Bang Pow! will debut a Mike Tyson Mysteries Mike Tyson with Boxing Gloves 8-Inch Action Figure Convention Exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con 2014, July 23-27, at the Entertainment Earth booth (2343).
In Mike Tyson Mysteries, Mike Tyson is taking the fight from the boxing ring to the streets … by solving mysteries! Aided by the Mike Tyson Mystery Team – the Ghost of the Marquess of Queensberry, along with Mike’s adopted Korean daughter and a pigeon who was once a man – Mike Tyson will answer any plea sent to him. If you have a problem that needs solving, Iron Mike is in your corner. The series incorporates live-action appearances featuring Mighty Mike himself, and the gloves come off as the former heavyweight champ and his team gear up for weekly adventures as they put unsolved mysteries down for the count. The series stars Mike Tyson, Norm Macdonald (Saturday Night Live), Rachel Ramras (MAD) and Jim Rash (The Way Way Back, Community).
This latest partnership between Bif Bang Pow! and Warner Bros. builds upon the companies’ existing partnership for products based on The Big Bang Theory,network television’s most-watched comedy among Total Viewers and #1 entertainment series among Adults 18-49.
“We’re truly excited to expand our partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and appreciate the opportunity to work with great licenses like The Big Bang Theory, and now Mike Tyson Mysteries,” said Jason Labowitz, President, Bif Bang Pow! “The Bif Bang Pow! creative team has come up with some fun new designs that avid fans and collectors will enjoy.”
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