Archive for the 'Industry' Category

Gundam Build Fighters Coming August 2016

Thursday, May 5th, 2016

Gundam Build Fighters
Right Stuf, Inc. and Sunrise Inc. announce the upcoming release of Gundam Build Fighters. Gundam Build Fighters will be available on Blu-ray and DVD August 2, 2016. (more…)

Free Comic Book Day: One Punch Man & Pokemon Pocket Comics.

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

VIZ Media announces its continued support and sponsorship for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY with a pair of special FREE manga (graphic novel) samplers that will include excerpts from VIZ Media’s newest POKÉMON POCKET COMICS: LEGENDARY POKÉMON release as well as a Shonen Jump sampler containing action-packed excerpts from ONE-PUNCH MAN and MY HERO ACADEMIA. (more…)

The Heiress And The Chauffuer Manga From Viz Media

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

VIZ Media expands its shojo manga roster with the May 3rd launch of THE HEIRESS AND THE CHAUFFUER, a new 2-volume series by creator Keiko Ishihara depicting the romance between a turn-of-the-century heiress and her devoted servant. (more…)

VIZ Media & United Talent Agency (UTA) Sign Major Development Deal

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

VIZ Media has partnered with the premier global talent and literary agency, United Talent Agency (UTA), to develop a diverse range of live-action programming based on titles from VIZ Media’s extensive catalog of manga and anime properties. The partnership will create significant new opportunities to further capitalize on the strong interest in Japanese pop culture and entertainment brands expressed by the Hollywood and international film studio communities, the broadcast industry, and a burgeoning range of emerging multimedia and online content producers. (more…)

Attack On Titan Part 2 Coming To Theatres Next Week!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

Attack On Titant Live
If you are one of those fans jumping off the walls and cannot wait for Attack On Titan live movie part two to come out, rejoice! Next week will see the release of Part 2 of this highly anticipated film. Mark your calendars! 10/20, 10/22 and 10/27! Check out official page for theatre details and ticket purchases!

Tiger & Bunny Live Action Announced!

Monday, October 12th, 2015

Tiger & Bunny
Global entertainment studio All Nippon Entertainment Works (ANEW) is partnering with Imagine Entertainment and BANDAI NAMCO Pictures to develop and produce the English-language live action feature film TIGER & BUNNY based on the smash hit Japanese anime series and feature films, it was announced today during New York Comic Con. The live action film adaptation is being produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, ANEW’s Sandy Climan and Annmarie Bailey, and Masayuki Ozaki on behalf of BANDAI NAMCO Pictures, a subsidiary of Sunrise. Mr. Ozaki produced the original Japanese TIGER & BUNNY brand under the Sunrise banner, one of Japan’s leading anime studios. Imagine’s President Erica Huggins will oversee the new film on behalf of Imagine Entertainment. (more…)

Phantom Of The Kill RPG By gumi Inc.

Monday, October 12th, 2015

Phantom of the Kill
gumi Inc. and developer Fuji&gumi Games are excited to introduce to the world Zero and a squad of brand new “Killer Princes” in the strategy RPG Phantom of the Kill. Male manifestations of the “Killer Princesses” that already battle demons in the phantom universe, these heroes are one part of a massive wave of brand new features to come to the international release of hotly anticipated strategy RPG, Phantom of the Kill. It will launch later this year. (more…)

Image Comics Renews Distribution Agreement With ComiXology, Expands To Amazon’s Kindle Store

Monday, October 12th, 2015

Image Comics, comiXology and Amazon announced on October 8th, 2015, an expanded and renewed distribution agreement to sell Image Comics’ digital comics and graphic novels across the comiXology platform and expand the distribution of their library to the Amazon’s Kindle Store. (more…)

Additional Masashi Kishimoto Event At Apple Store SOHO!

Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

Apple SOHO Naruto
Due to the overwhelming response to the upcoming visit for the creator of NARUTO in just a few short weeks, VIZ Media is thrilled to announce an additional opportunity for fans to hear the renowned Masashki Kishimoto speak about his work on the bestselling series! The Apple Store Soho (103 Prince Street, New York City) will host the talk the night before NY Comic Con starts, on October 7th at 7PM. Kishimoto will discuss his 15 years of work creating the best selling manga series, as well as speak about his involvement in the latest NARUTO film! Please reserve a spot at this talk by registering at https://s.apple.com/dE4R6Z9o6N! (more…)

Attack On Titan Part 1, Now In Theatres.

Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

Attack On Titan
The long awaited Attack On Titan live action movie part one is now available in the United States. Check out the website for movie times, theatre listings and ticket sales!