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Cartoon Network Brings the Laughs to New York Comic Con

September 24, 2014Julian Cannon Leave a Comment

Cartoon Network Brings the Laughs to New York Comic Con

with CN ANYTHING Panel

Super-sized Panel features Producers and Talent from

Original Animated Comedy Series

Imagine a super panel where ANYONE from your favorite Cartoon Network series could show up and ANYTHING could happen! Imagine exclusive content and insider info from show creators! Imagine impromptu performances and revelations from the talented cast and crews! Imagine a kitten tickling a pig! Well, imagine no more, friends! For the first time ever, Cartoon Network presents: CN ANYTHING, a panel moderated by comedian Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve, Uncle Grandpa) and featuring tons of special guests and never-before-seen content from your favorite animated comedies plus a sneak peek with the cast and creator of Cartoon Network’s upcoming first-ever mini-series Over the Garden Wall!

Panelists include Adventure Time’s Kent Osborne (head of story), Jeremy Shada (voice of Finn), Jessica DiCicco (voice of Flame Princess), and Tom Kenny (voice of Ice King); Over the Garden Wall’s Patrick McHale (creator), Melanie Lynskey (voice of Beatrice) and Collin Dean (voice of Greg); Regular Show’s Sam Marin (voice of Pops) and Paula Spence (supervising art director); Uncle Grandpa’s Pete Browngardt (creator and voice of Uncle Grandpa) and Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve); Steven Universe’s Rebecca Sugar (creator), Zach Callison (voice of Steven) and Estelle (voice of Garnet); and Clarence’s Spencer Rothbell (head of story and voice of Clarence).

Cartoon Network will also be hosting a Halloween Screening Partaay and Costume Contest. Come watch special Halloween episodes of your favorite Cartoon Network shows before they air on TV! Bring your A-game and participate in the costume contest with surprise guests judges and prizes for the top winners. Tickets for the autograph signing will be available for pickup at the screening (limited number of tickets available).

See the full lineup below and please note all times, dates and locations are subject to change. For continuing information about Cartoon Network’s plans at New York Comic Con and for real-time updates during the convention, please follow us on Twitter @CartoonNetPR. While at the con, don’t forget to use the same hashtag’s as Cartoon Network #CNAnything #CartoonNework #NYCC.

Saturday, OCTOBER 11

SCREENINGS

Halloween Screening Partaay

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: 1A24

AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS

Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Location: 1E05

Come meet some of the amazing Cartoon Network talent following the Halloween Screening Partaay and Costume Contest. Make sure to pick up your tickets to the signing at the screening.

Sunday, OCTOBER 12

PANELS

CN ANYTHING Panel

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Location: The Empire Stage, Hall 1E

Talent: Adventure Time’s Kent Osborne (head of story), Jeremy Shada (voice of Finn), Jessica DiCicco (voice of Flame Princess), and Tom Kenny (voice of Ice King); Over the Garden Wall’s Patrick McHale (creator), Melanie Lynskey (voice of Beatrice) and Collin Dean (voice of Greg); Regular Show’s Sam Marin (voice of Pops) and Paula Spence (supervising art director ); Uncle Grandpa’s Pete Browngardt (creator and voice of Uncle Grandpa) and Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve); Steven Universe’s Rebecca Sugar (creator), Zach Callison (voice of Steven) and Estelle (voice of Garnet); and Clarence’s Spencer Rothbell (head of story and voice of Clarence).

Imagine a super panel where ANYONE from your favorite Cartoon Network series could show up and ANYTHING could happen! Imagine exclusive content and insider info from show creators! Imagine impromptu performances and revelations from the talented cast and crews! Imagine a kitten tickling a pig! Well, imagine no more, friends! For the first time ever, Cartoon Network presents: CN ANYTHING, a panel moderated by comedian Adam Devine (voice of Pizza Steve, Uncle Grandpa) and featuring tons of special guests and never-before-seen content from your favorite animated comedies plus a sneak peek with the cast and creator of the upcoming mini-series Over the Garden Wall!

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 97 million U.S. homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy®-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: SEASON ONE Swoops Onto BD/DVD

September 15, 2014Julian Cannon Leave a Comment

“Radically different. Disruptive. A fascinating ride.”

–Frazier Moore, Associated Press

FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROBERT RODRIGUEZ

AND THE EL REY NETWORK, the debut season of THE CHILLING sUPERNATURAL SERIES, BASED ON

THE CULT CLASSIC FILM, arrives on blu-ray & dvd

FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: SEASON ONE

D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Robert Patrick and Wilmer Valderrama and Don Johnson Star; the DVD Set Features

all 10 Season One Episodes

Street Date: September 16, 2014

Blu-ray/DVD SRP: $49.98/$39.98

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

From executive producer Robert Rodriguez comes the first season of the original El Rey Network series, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, swooping onto Blu-ray and DVD, featuring all 10 Season One episodes, including episodes directed by Rodriguez and Eduardo Sánchez(The Blair Witch Project). This supernatural series, based on Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s 1996 cult classic film of the same name (starring George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Salma Hayek and Tarantino), centers on bank robbers Seth and Richie Gecko, who are wanted by the authorities after a heist leaves several dead. Escaping across the Mexican border with a family of hostages, the Gecko brothers take a detour to a strip club that’s populated by bloodsucking creatures of the night.

FROM DUSK TILL DAWN returns to El Rey Network in 2015 with brand-new episodes for its eagerly awaited second season.

CAST

D.J. Cotrona (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Dear John, “Detroit 1-8-7”)
Zane Holtz (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Vampires Suck)
Eiza González (“Amores Verdaderos”)
Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, “True Blood”)
Wilmer Valderrama (“That ’70s Show”, Fast Food Nation)
Don Johnson (“Miami Vice”, “Nash Bridges”, Django Unchained)

BONUS FEATURES

Audio Commentary from Robert Rodriguez, Producers and Cast
Full Length Trailer
Best Kills Video
On Set: The Making of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
Behind the Scenes “On Set: Brought to you by General Motors”
Behind the Scenes “On Set: Brought to you by Dos Equis”
Character Bio Featurettes
General Motors Commercial featuring Seth Gecko
Dos Equis Commercial featuring Carlos Madrigal
Big Kahuna Commercial
“What’s in the Briefcase” Spot
SXSW Featurette
Q&A from Premiere at Alamo Drafthouse with Robert Rodriguez

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Type: BD/DVD (3 Discs)

Catalog #: (BD) EOE-BD-7801/(DVD) EOE-DV-7753

Running Time: 450 mins. + extras

Rating: TV-14

Genre: TV

Aspect Ratio: (BD) 1080p High Definition (1.78:1)/(DVD) 16×9 (1.78:1)

Audio: (BD) DTS-HD Master Audio/(DVD) 5.1 Surround Sound

Language: English with SDH subtitles

For the latest breaking news on FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: SEASON ONE and other releases, follow Entertainment One on Twitter: http://twitter.com/eOneHomeVideo

Peavey Electronics® Releases Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxy

September 10, 2014Rob Leave a Comment

Peavey Electronics® Releases Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxy

Product Collection

Super Heroes Brought to Life in New Line of

Musical Instruments and Accessories from Peavey

Download high resolution image: Peavey Guardians Of The Galaxy Rockmaster Guitar

September 8, 2014, Meridian, MS –– Music industry innovator Peavey Electronics® is pleased to announce the latest addition to its line of Marvel products with brand new Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy musical instruments and accessories.

With the recent release of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy in theaters, fans can now bring these Super Heroes to life with guitars, ukuleles, straps and picks from Peavey. “We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with Marvel,” shares Peavey’s Tony Moscal. “Fans of Guardians of the Galaxy are going to love these highly collectable instruments and accessories!”

Featuring Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy characters in a high gloss finish, Peavey’s Rockmaster® guitar provides excellent balance, playability and tone with a basswood body, maple neck and rosewood fretboard. A three-quarter size student model of the Rockmaster electric guitar is also available, and both guitars come with a cable and picks.

Peavey’s half-size acoustic guitars are made of genuine wood with steel strings, and are ideal for starter musicians. The guitars include a removable headstock cover with matching graphics that protects fingers from string ends, and come with Peavey picks and a strap. Scenes from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy are featured on the instruments in high gloss finish.

Also suitable for players of all ages or collectors, the line of products includes 20” ukuleles decorated with Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxy characters. Made of genuine wood and featuring a high gloss finish, the instruments have easy-to-play nylon strings and locking tuning pegs which help to keep the instrument in tune.

Fans can also choose from a selection of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy-themed straps and picks created by Peavey.

Find out more about Peavey’s line of officially licensed products at www.peavey.com.

In Stores This Week: King Ghidorah and Darth Maul Vinyl Banks

September 10, 2014Rob Leave a Comment

It’s another New Toy Day at comic shops across North America, and Diamond Select Toys is delivering new products, specifically two highly anticipated vinyl banks! One is the long-awaited Darth Maul Vinyl Bust Bank from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and the other is the King Ghidorah Vinyl Bust Bank from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah! Read on for more details, and look for them at your local comic shop! Find your nearest shop using the Comic Shop Locator!http://bit.ly/findcomicshop

Godzilla King Ghidorah Vinyl Bust Bank
Hail to the King! Godzilla has met his match with this vinyl bust bank depicting Ghidorah, the three-headed alien monster, as he appeared in 1991’s Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. Measuring approximately 8 inches, tall, the bank has a coin slot on its back for inserting your loose change, and an access door underneath. Have him battle your Godzilla bust bank for shelf supremacy! Sculpted by Gentle Giant! (Item #Item #APR141987, SRP: $22.99)
Store link: http://diamondselecttoys.com/godzilla-king-ghidorah-1991-vinyl-bust-bank

Star Wars Clone Wars Darth Maul Bust Bank
The most exciting villain in the Star Wars universe has been re-animated! Darth Maul is back in the Clone Wars universe, and now the legendary Sith apprentice is the latest bank from DST! Measuring 8 inches tall, this vinyl bust bank features collectible-quality paint and sculpting, a removable lightsaber blade, plus a coin slot for depositing your loose change! Designed by Barry Bradfield. Sculpted by Oluf Hartvigson. (Item #JAN141923, SRP: $22.99)
Store link: http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/star-wars-banks-star-wars-clone-wars-darth-maul-vinyl-bust-bank

BANG BANG BABY

September 10, 2014Rob Leave a Comment

BANG BANG BABY

When you live too much in your fantasies, reality begins to look like a nightmare…

BANG BANG BABY, developed by Jeffrey St. Jules in the Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation, is an otherworldly musical about Stepphy (Jane Levy), who is trapped in the sleepy 1960′s town of Lonely Arms taking care of her alcoholic father (Peter Stormare). Stepphy dreams of escaping to a better life on the stage and screen, and when rock star Bobby Shore’s (Justin Chatwin) car breaks down in Lonely Arms, it seems her impossible dream might actually be coming true. But when Fabian (David Reale), the town creep, tells Stepphy that the local chemical factory is leaking dangerous purple fumes that can cause human mutations, Stepphy becomes obsessed with hiding these dark secrets from Bobby until they can escape together and make all of her fantasies a reality.

This unique and stylized film stars Jane Levy (EVIL DEAD, SUBURGATORY) in a defining turn as Stepphy, a small town girl who’s caught between her big dreams of stardom and her controlling father, portrayed by Peter Stormare (FARGO, 22 JUMP STREET). Justin Chatwin (SHAMELESS, WAR OF THE WORLDS) plays dreamy rock star Bobby Shore who promises to whisk Stepphy away.

The film is Produced by Daniel Bekerman (THE HUSBAND, YOU ARE HERE), Jonathan Bronfman (RACE,EXTRATERRESTRIAL), and Don Allan of Revolver Films. The Executive Produces are Christina Piovesan (LIFE, THE WHISTLEBLOWER, AMRIKA), Lon Molnar, Mark Gingras, and Ethan Lazar. It is a Scythia Films/JoBro Production with the participation of Telefilm Canada and The Harold Greenberg Fund.

International Bestselling Author James Frey Launches His Next Book Series

September 10, 2014Rob Leave a Comment

International Bestselling Author James Frey Launches His Next Book Series

with John Hanke, VP of Google’s Niantic Labs, and a Musical Event:

James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem and DJ and Radio Personality Pete Tong to Perform at the “Endgame” Launch Party at Hammerstein Ballroom During ReedPop’s New York Super Week

New York, NY (September 10, 2014)—On October 7, 2014 HarperCollins Publishers and New York Super Week will host a concert event to celebrate the release of ENDGAME: The Calling, the book at the center of an immersive media project conceived by international bestselling author James Frey. Taking place at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, the event will include a musical performance by world-renown DJ James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem and DJ & iconic Radio Broadcaster Pete Tong MBE, dubbed the “Global Ambassador of Electronic Music.” Frey will be joining John Hanke, VP of Google’s Niantic Labs, as they discuss the Endgame universe.

Endgame goes beyond the pages of a book; each installment in the series will feature an interactive puzzle comprised of clues that will lead to the location of a hidden key. The first eligible reader to solve the puzzle for the first book and find the key will win $500,000 worth of gold. 20th Century Fox has picked up the theatrical rights in advance of ENDGAME: The Calling’s highly-anticipated release. Google’s Niantic Labs is developing a location-based augmented reality game that will bring the Endgame books to life in the real world. Technology is being utilized on a huge scale for Endgame and the launch event at the Hammerstein Ballroom reflects this in many ways: “From books to music to mobile apps and beyond, technology is at our disposal and has allowed us to create an entire universe for people to immerse themselves in,” says Frey, “The Hammerstein Ballroom event during New York Super Week will be an awesome way for us to celebrate Endgame but also demonstrate that technology doesn’t need to mean staring at a computer screen all day. It can bring people together in the real-world too.”

Tickets go on-sale on September 8at ticketmaster.com for $30. A copy of ENDGAME: The Calling, which Frey co-wrote with New York Times bestselling author Nils Johnson Shelton, is included in the ticket price and will be available to ticket-purchasers when doors open at 7 PM. Frey will embark on an international 12 City tour with the kick-off event in New York City and other events to follow in Boston, Dayton, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Las Vegas, London (UK), Manchester (UK), and Toronto (CANADA).

New York Super Week will take place October 3-12, leading into the East Coast’s biggest and most exciting convention – New York Comic Con. Additional details about New York Super Week events, guests and sponsors will be revealed in the coming weeks. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visitwww.NewYorkSuperWeek.com and New York Super Week’s social media pages (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram).

For more information on James Frey’s 12-City International Tour, please visit ThisIsEndgame.com or contact the bookstores:

Rob Base does the ALS ice bucket challenge

August 31, 2014Rob Leave a Comment

Mezco Toyz Prepares To Thrill Fans With Annabelle and The Conjuring Merchandise

August 28, 2014Rob Leave a Comment

Mezco Toyz Prepares To Thrill Fans With Annabelle and The Conjuring Merchandise

New York- Horror fans first entered the world of the paranormal investigation team the Warrens in 2013 with THE CONJURING. Terrified theatergoers couldn’t get enough of the twisted tale, helping it become one of the highest grossing horror films of all times according to Forbes magazine.

Annabelle, the doll so evil even the Warrens were afraid of her, now returns to the big screen in ANNABELLE, a film dedicated to her terrifying origin. First introduced in THE CONJURING, the upcoming ANNABELLE tells a tail filled with malevolent entities and killer cultists.

Mezco Toyz is no stranger to the world of the bizarre, the shapeless form in the shadows, and the whisper in the dark…so clearly there is no better choice for a producer of THE CONJURING and ANNABELLE merchandise.

Mezco’s award winning design team has already begun creating an Annabelle version of their world record holding Living Dead Dolls, and has many more scares tucked away for the future.

Mezco’s unholy collectibles of the damned will arrive in stores in late 2014.

ANNABELLE arrives in theatres in October 2014.

Be sure to visit Mezco at New York Comic Con at booth 1855.

Not attending? Follow the excitement on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/MezcoToyz

WizKids Open Special Announcement for Marvel Dice Masters Fans!

August 27, 2014Rob Leave a Comment

Reserve Both Marvel Avengers vs. X-Men Dice Masters and Uncanny X-Men Dice Master Starter Sets When You Register

WizKids Games, the industry leader in Collectible Miniature Games, today announced that all players who register for the Marvel Dice Masters event at the 2014 WizKids Open will have the guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Marvel Avengers vs. X-Men Dice Masters Starter Set while at the event!

But that’s not all! Wizkids is happy to partner with participating WizKids Open retailers to offer players a guaranteed opportunity to buy the Marvel Uncanny X-men Dice Masters Starter Set at their store during the event! That means registered players will get priority to purchase one copy of each of these starter sets (limit one per person).

This year’s WizKids Open event will take place at seven game stores across the country. Each location will be offering for-sale exclusive items and awarding special participation prizes to players as well as providing the opportunity to compete with the best players in their area. Featuring some of the hottest games of the year, including Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men, HeroClix, and Star Trek Attack Wing, players will compete in head-to-head battles to earn glory, exclusive prizes, and their rightful place in the 2015 National Championships.

Seats are filling up fast so visithttp://wizkidseventsystem.com/wko to find the event nearest you and secure your place in the 2014 WizKids Open!

Dice Masters fans be sure to check out the newly released Rainbow Draft format for play here!

About WizKids
WizKids/NECA, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NECA, is a New Jersey-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating games driven by imagination. WizKids first pioneered the Combat Dial system featured in HeroClix, the leading collectible miniatures game on the market, with over 500 million miniature game figures sold worldwide. WizKids continues to produce new proprietary game platforms and properties including the award-winning fantasy board game Mage Knight, the groundbreaking Dice Building Game engine used in the critically-acclaimed game Quarriors and the launched in the first part of 2014 Dice Masters, as well as its widely hailed execution of Star Trek: Attack Wing. For additional information, visit www.wizkidsgames.com.

Exclusive Marvel Select Spider-Man vs. Electro Figure Set Available Now At Marvelshop.com!

August 27, 2014Rob Leave a Comment

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In 1964, The Amazing Spider-Man #9 hit comic book racks, pitting the newly minted superhero against the man who would become one of his most legendary foes: Electro! For 50 years, the electricity-wielding supervillain has gone up against Spider-Man, by himself and as a member of the Sinister Six. And while his costume has occasionally changed – most notably in this summer’s movie The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – the original, iconic lightning-bolt suit has repeatedly returned to the comics page. Now, Diamond Select Toys has teamed up with marvelshop.com to create an exclusive box set featuring Spidey and Electro in their classic outfits!

Starting on August 25th, marvelshop.com will be the only place to order the Marvel Select Spider-Man vs. Electro Action Figure Box Set, featuring a comic-style Spider-Man and an exclusive sculpt of Electro in his classic yellow-and-green costume! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, who has previously created figures of the Superior Spider-Man, Storm and Silver Surfer for the Marvel Select line, Electro stands approximately 7″ inches tall with 16 points of articulation. Both will come packaged in a window box with comic-book artwork on the front.

After September 8, the Marvel Select Spider-Man vs. Electro box set will be made available on disneystore.com, and will begin to make its way to Disney Store shelves in the U.S. and Canada.

Marvelshop.com carries a wide assortment of Marvel Select action figures, including the exclusive comic-based Savage Hulk figure, the exclusive Winter Soldier action figure, movie-based Unmasked Captain America and Falcon figures (from Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and an Unmasked Spider-Man figure as he appears in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.