Jon Hamm has been to confirmed to guest star on an episode of Spongebob next year. Jon Hamm will play the role of Don Grouper – a charismatic head ad executive of the ad agency Grouper, Goby & Koi.
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Six one-shots are spinning out of the current "Darkseid War" event in DC's Justice League in October and November, and they're getting a new name. The Justice League: Gods & Men one-shots will now be titled Justice League: Darkseid War; fitting, especially considering possible confusion with the current animated series (and comic book series) Justice League: Gods & Monsters.
In addition to that, we have the first look at what the Flash will look like when he becomes a New God -- the Black Racer, in fact -- in September 30's Justice League #44 by series artist Jason Fabok.
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NYCC 2015 Program Guide
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Entertainment Weekly has debuted the first look at the cover art for the 2015 New York Comic Con program guide, featuring new art from Dark Knight III: The Master Race by artist Andy Kubert.
New York Comic Con 2015 takes place October 8-11 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1 hits shelves November 25.
DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #1
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
Mini comic art by TBA
Cover by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
1:10 variant cover by KLAUS JANSON
'If Video Games Had Twitter'. It's an insightful look into what our feed would look like if video game characters tweeted including: Star Fox, Samus. Steve from Minecraft, Kratos, Cloud, Sephiroth, Snake, Sonic, Pikachu, Mario, Luigi, Toad, Peach, Daisy, Wario, Yoshi and more. Subscribe to The Warp Zone
Read MoreJapanese pop group fhána has announced the availability of its debut release, Outside of Melancholy, in a special limited edition version that contains the 14-track album on CD along with a Blu-ray featuring all of the music videos for the album’s title track and catchy singles as well as a selection of frenzied live performances
Read MoreThe live action version of Disney's The Jungle Book directed by John Favreau released their first trailer today. This version stars the voice talents of Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyongo, Giancarlo Esposito, Ben Kingsley, and Christopher Walken.
From the trailer, it would appear that Favreau is taking a darker and more eerie tone compared to the cheery musical we know and love. The animation is beautifully integrated with our real life Mowgli, Neel Sethi, but there are aspects that seem unrealistic. For example, Kaa, voiced by Johansson, is extraordinarily large which destroys the seemingly realistic landscape.
The Jungle Book is currently slated to hit theaters April 15th, 2016.
Netflix and Polygon Pictures together announce the world’s leading Internet TV network will be the global home of the upcoming Anime series, AJIN: Demi-Human. Netflix members in Japan will be able to watch each episode of the series just 3 days after the original linear air date. All episodes of the series will premiere at once in regions Netflix currently operates outside of Japan in mid-2016.
Based on the manga by Gamon Sakurai, AJIN: Demi-Human, published by KODANSHA Ltd., is about a young high-school student who is hit by a truck and dies only to discover that he is, in fact, demi-human, an “Ajin.” What he finds are dozens of others who are also Ajins; all of whom are being hunted and trying to survive.
This deal marks a milestone in how Anime is distributed on a global scale giving quicker and more efficient access to great Anime titles to Netflix members and fans around the world at the same time. AJIN: Demi-Human is the latest Anime title from Polygon Pictures to premiere exclusively on Netflix outside of Japanese broadcast with Knights of Sidonia premiering last summer to strong fanfare.
SQUARE ENIX® and Disney Interactive today revealed that development has begun on KINGDOM HEARTS HD2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, a compilation that brings the popular KINGDOM HEARTS [Dream Drop Distance] to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system platform remastered in high definition.
Originally released in 2012, KINGDOM HEARTS [Dream Drop Distance] HD is a full-HD remastered version of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance]. Series protagonists Sora and Riku take on the Mark of Mastery exam in preparation for coming threats. The signature action of the KINGDOM HEARTS series has evolved, allowing players to experience faster-paced battles and exploration at a blistering pace.
This newly remastered title also features:
· KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage –
o A completely new playable episode that links to the story of KINGDOM HEARTS III, taking place after the storyline of KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep played from the perspective of Aqua.
· KINGDOM HEARTS χ [chi] Back Cover(movie)
o A new HD movie that tells the mysterious story of the Foretellers, connecting the earliest parts of the series’ history, showcased in the upcoming mobile title KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ[chi].
Batman's femme fatales are numerous, but none are more fatal than Talia Al Ghul! A member of the Society of Shadows, Talia Al Ghul captured Batman's heart when she appeared in Batman: The Animated Series, even as his mind told him to resist. Now, Batman's forbidden love is the newest Femme Fatales PVC statue in the DC Animated line, and she's exclusively at Entertainment Earth!
Read MoreBluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, expands its substantial catalog of Bandai Hobby products with pre-orders that are now available for a dozen newly added model kits and other collectibles for popular product lines based on Gundam, One Piece, and Star Blazers 2199.
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DC Comics Super-Villains and Super-Heroes reunite in the new half-hour Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship premiering Sunday, October 18th at Midnight (ET/PT) on Adult Swim. Season eight of Robot Chicken kicks off one week later.
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Starting in December's Invincible Iron Man #4, Peter Parker's ex-wife Mary Jane Watson will become a regular part of Tony Stark's supporting cast. This is a marked change from the past, where Watson has been part of the Amazing Spider-Man and associated Spidey titles as a character.
Despite the change, writer Brian Michael Bendis confirms that the pair do already know each other.
“They know each other. She used to live in Avengers Tower. But that’s all I’m going to say for now because what kind of relationship they end up having is a big part of what I would like people to buy the book for."
While Bendis was hesitant to disclose the exact nature of their relationship, he did say it was 'new.'
"What I can tell you is that it is new territory for both Tony and Mary Jane. And that is pretty exciting to write.”
“I [have] spent most of my time at Marvel writing the teenage version of Mary Jane [in Ultimate Spider-Man],” he continued. “This is a grown-up woman who has been through a lot. She seems like one of those characters that went down certain paths that may not have panned out the way she hoped; and she’s ready for a kick ass second act.”
Invincible Iron Man features David Marquez on art, and launches in October, with #4 releasing in December.
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Marvel Television and ReedPOP, producer of New York Comic Con (NYCC), are once again making NYCC the ultimate destination for exclusive Fan experiences with the announcement of an action-packed lineup at the show. As part of the Marvel Television roster, Fans will witness the first cast appearance of the upcoming Netflix Original Series, Marvel’s Jessica Jones and catch the world-premiere of an all-new episode ofMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Those in attendance will also get an inside glimpse at what's next for Marvel Animation with an exclusive look at Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man: Web-Warriors and new series,Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
On Friday, October 9, Marvel Fans will get a taste of the future of Marvel live action and animation with the world premiere of an all-new episode from the action-packed third season of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,before it debuts on ABC, in a panel moderated by Jeph Loeb, Marvel's Head of Television and series Executive Producer. On the same day, Marvel Animation will present an exclusive first look at new episodes and sneak peeks of its hit animated seriesMarvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man: Web-Warriors, andMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
On Saturday, October 10, the highly anticipated Marvel Television and Netflix panel will kick off on the Main Stage featuring the cast of the upcoming Netflix original series, Marvel’s Jessica Jones. Also moderated by Marvel’s Head of Television and series Executive Producer, Jeph Loeb, this exclusive panel will give fans a first look at this exciting new Netflix Original Series, which will be available streaming on Friday, Nov. 20. The panel will also look back at some fan-favorite moments with the cast from the critically acclaimed first season of Marvel’s Daredevil.
"With so much of Marvel’s history rooted in New York City, it is only right for us to save our biggest reveals and announcements for New York Comic Con," said Loeb. "Our Fans are in for an awesome experience and will get a glimpse of things that no one on the planet will be able to see anywhere else.”
"New York Comic Con has become the go-to event for Marvel Fans and enthusiasts to get advance looks at some of the most highly anticipated programming," said Lance Fensterman, Global Senior Vice President of ReedPOP. "We are very excited that Marvel has once again chosen NYCC as the place to debut their new content and can’t wait to see the Fans’ excitement as we welcome the cast of Marvel’sJessica Jones for their first group appearance.”
Below are specific details on Marvel Television's New York Comic Con events:
Marvel Animation Presents
Friday, October 9 – 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s Head of Television) brings you the biggest animation panel in this universe – or any other. Get an exclusive first look at new episodes from Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man: Web-Warriors as well as glimpses of exciting new Marvel series and seasons on Disney XD!
Marvel Television Presents: Agents of Primetime
Friday, October 9 – 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s Head of Television) returns with exciting news about your favorite Marvel agents on ABC! Be the first to see an all-new episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. before it airs on ABC and find out what’s ahead for Peggy and Jarvis in the upcoming season of Marvel’s Agent Carter!
The Netflix Original Series Marvel’s Jessica Jones and Marvel’s Daredevil
Saturday, October 10 – 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Join the cast of the new Netflix original series, Marvel’s Jessica Jones, in their first-ever appearance, as they answer questions and reveal secrets from the hotly-anticipated show debuting on Netflix later this year and celebrate some of the greatest moments from season 1 of Marvel’s Daredevil. Moderated by Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s Head of Television), this panel promises to be one you won’t want to miss!
We are pleased to announce that following on the heels of the acclaimed special program of the last year, “The World of Hideaki Anno”, this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival will continue to feature the revolutionary Japanese anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam as a special program “The World of Gundam”. With this special screening of Gundam, a monumental work of robot animation that ran for 36 years and has been shown in more than 25 countries and region, the secrets of one of Japan’s most successful anime franchises will be unveiled.
Mobile Suit Gundam was first released in 1979. The Japanese animation studio Nippon Sunrise (currently SUNRISE Inc.) and director Yoshiyuki Tomino created an epic tale of a universe in which an era of cosmic battles is expanding and a group of young people joins in the terrific mobile suit robot war.
At the time, there were no other robot animation works in which the artists and creators drew on hard science. This work has amazed TV viewers and industry professionals alike with its dynamic realism. After the first episode, Gundam, the story passed through the hands of a variety of creators to produce a many series that have spanned generations and truly resonated with fans. It is popular in both Japan and abroad, and has greatly influenced many Hollywood directors, including Guillermo del Toro.
What sets Mobile Suite Gundam apart from other robot animation works is that it has produced a number of hits and movements in the animation world through multi-genre collaboration. The total volume of sales of GUNPLA (Gundam Plastic Model) products released since the beginning of the franchise is approximately 445 million units.
The entire Gundam series, starting with the memorable first theatrical-released film, Mobile Suit Gundam, will be shown during this year’s festival all at once. This presents a unique opportunity for audience to take in the full glory of the Gundam universe. In addition, the full CG animation film created by director Yoshiyuki Tomino, Ring of Gundam—produced in 2009 to celebrate the Gundam thirtieth anniversary— will also be presented. Fans both old and new of the Gundam universe can expect a must-see lineup. Related talk events will be announced sequentially on the TIFF website.
The 28th Tokyo International Film Festival will be held from October 22 to 31, 2015 at Roppongi Hills, Shinjuku WALD9, Shinjuku Piccadilly, TOHO CINEMAS SHINJUKU and other venues in Tokyo.
FILMS: 26 films will be screened in the program of “THE WORLD OF GUNDAM”, including TV, theatrical animation and short films. Screening schedules will be announced sequentially on the TIFF website.
・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM (1981)
・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM II SOLDIERS OF SORROW (1981) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM III ENCOUNTERS IN SPACE (1982) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM CHAR'S COUNTERATTACK (1988) ・MOBILE SUIT SD GUNDAM (1988) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM F91 (1991) ・MUSHA KNIGHT COMMANDO: SD GUNDAM SCRAMBLE (1991) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE 08TH MS TEAM MILLER'S REPORT (1998) ・NEW MOBILE REPORT GUNDAM WING ENDLESS WALTZ SPECIAL EDITION (1998) ・TURN A GUNDAM I EARTH LIGHT (2002) ・TURN A GUNDAM II MOON BUTTERFLY (2002) ・GUNDAM EVOLVE../7 XXXG-00W0 WING GUNDAM ZERO (2004) ・MOBILE SUIT Z GUNDAM A NEW TRANSLATION – HEIRS TO THE STARS (2005) ・MOBILE SUIT Z GUNDAM A NEW TRANSLATION – LOVERS (2005)
・MOBILE SUIT Z GUNDAM A NEW TRANSLATION – LOVE IS THE PULSE OF THE STARS (2006) ・RING OF GUNDAM (2009)
・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00 THE MOVIE -A WAKENING OF THE TRAILBLAZER- (2010) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN episode1 DAY OF THE UNICORN (2010) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN episode 2 THE SECOND COMING OF CHAR (2010) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN episode 3 THE GHOST OF LAPLACE (2011) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN episode 4 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GRAVITY WELL (2011) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN episode 5 BLACK UNICORN (2012)
・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN episode 6 TWO WORLDS, TWO TOMORROWS (2013) ・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN episode 7 OVER THE RAINBOW (2014) ・GUNDAM RECONGUISTA IN G (2014)
・MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE ORIGIN I BLUE-EYED CASVAL (2015)
28th Tokyo International Film Festival
DATE: October 22 (Thu) – 31 (Sat), 2015 http://tiff-jp.net/en/
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At long last, the Marvel Cinematic Universe receives its own guidebook! Beginning this October, go deeper than ever before in the very first GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE! In the vein of the classic Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe, take a deep dive into the fan-favorite Marvel Studios films and Marvel Television series and see their genesis in the pages of Marvel Comics!
But this isn’t your daddy’s Official Handbook – the new MCU Guidebooks are completely overhauled. Sleeker, slicker and jam-packed with information about the people, places and things across the entirety of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chock full of “fast facts,” movie-to-comic comparisons and production stills – these comprehensive compilations are essential reading for hardcore Marvel fans!
Kicking off this October with GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE – MARVEL’S IRON MAN – witness the rise of Tony Stark into the Armored Avenger from a new perspective, with an indispensable volume of information on Marvel Studios’ first blockbuster hit! Then, November brings the GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE – MARVEL’S INCREDIBLE HULK/MARVEL’S IRON MAN 2. This second issue, in a fantastic flipbook format, shines a spotlight on the Jade Giant’s gamma-fueled feature film along with Iron Man’s second silver-screen outing!
Relive all the big-screen thrills of the Marvel Cinematic Universe this October, and build your library of reference books as the first GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere!
GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE – MARVEL’S IRON MAN
Written by MIKE O’SULLIVAN & THE OHOTMU TEAM
Cover by MIKE DEL MUNDO
On-Sale in October!
GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE – MARVEL’S INCREDIBLE HULK/MARVEL’S IRON MAN 2
Written by MIKE O’SULLIVAN & THE OHOTMU TEAM
Covers by MIKE DEL MUNDO & PASCAL CAMPION
On-Sale in November!
Hey O&G fans, Today the CW released a new promo trailer for the upcoming season 2 of the Flash. In the trailer you get the first words from the Atom Smasher and a first look at Jay Garrick (The Golden Age Flash).
Here is a look at the trailer:
The Flash Season 2 Promo #3 a preview video for The Flash Season 2 Episode 1 The Man Who Saved Central City in the United States episode S02E01 will air on October on CW channel. The Flash Season 2 is says there are new threats. The Flash created a portal and it is showtime.
The second season of the The Flash premieres October 6 on the CW.
The final home media installment of the celebrated gender-bending martial arts action comedy based on the popular manga series created by Rumiko Takahashi as it announces the release of RANMA ½ Set 7.
VIZ Media has released the entire gender-bending martial arts action comedy in its original Japanese series order across seven Limited Edition Blu-ray and Standard Edition DVD Box Sets. RANMA ½ is rated TV-14 and is based on the popular manga series originally created by Rumiko Takahashi.
The RANMA ½ Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set 7 carries an MSRP of $54.97 U.S. / $63.99 CAN. The final set of the series contains Episodes 139-161 on 3 discs, presented in full 1080p high-definition resolution with the series’ original, uncropped 4:3 aspect ratio. Subtitled and English dubbed dialogue options are available. The Blu-ray edition also contains a full color art card and a 32-page booklet with individual episode summaries.
Blu-ray bonus features include clean openings and endings as well as series trailers and the concluding installment of “We Love Ranma Part 8 - We Love Rumiko Takahasi.” The set comes in a gorgeously illustrated chipboard box with embossed foil stamping.
The RANMA ½ Standard Edition DVD Set 7 also features the final 23 episodes with the original, uncropped 4:3 aspect ratio, with bonus features that include clean openings and endings and trailers. Subtitled and English dubbed dialogue options are available. The Standard Edition DVD set is available with an MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN.
The madcap days of martial arts mayhem comes to a thrilling conclusion in the final set of RANMA ½! Ranma is challenged by Ryoga to fight yet again, but this time he is completely defeated by Ryoga's new technique, the "Lion's-Roar Blast." It is said that the more miserable the user, the stronger the technique becomes - does Ranma have a chance against the tragic Ryoga?! Then, Ranma must master martial arts cheerleading, but in order to win, he is going to have to cheer up Upperclassman Kuno! Finally, Ranma's mother at last comes to the Tendo Dojo, but why is Genma doing everything he can to stop Ranma from meeting her? Akane feels sorry for Ranma, who barely remembers his own mother, and forms a plan to bring them together.
Fans of the cult classic JRPG, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona3 can get ready to fire up their Evokers again! Aniplex of America made an announcement today at their industry panel at Nan Desu Kan (Denver, CO) regarding their plans to distribute the import Blu-rays of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down starting January 20th of next year. Pre-orders will begin on their official site (AniplexUSA.com/p3m) on Tuesday September 8 In the third film of this movie franchise, the protagonist, Makoto Yuki, and his teammates of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) are nearing their final battle against the vicious Shadows and finally bringing an end to the Dark Hour. As they engage in countless battles, each SEES member must face what it is that they all are fighting for. The Shin Megami Tensei: Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down (IMPORT) will be distributed in limited quantities and both the collector’s and standard editions will be sold only while supplies last.
Hey O&G fans, After a great first season on Netflix, Daredevil is getting ready for another action packed season. Actor Stephen Rider has been hired to play New York City District Attorney Blake Tower in the new season. Rider, who co-starred in the award-winning film Lee Daniels' The Butler, will reportedly be a regular for the Marvel/Netflix show's second season, and will be an ally for Matt Murdock.
In comic books, Blake Tower had much the same role. As a NYC D.A., Tower had a good working relationship with Captain America, Daredevil, She-Hulk, and Misty Knight. For a time, the former Blonde Phantom, Louise Mason, worked for Mason as a legal secretary, and even opened the door for She-Hulk to work for him as an attorney for a time.
Daredevil is currently filming its second season, and is expected to air sometime in 2016.
source: newsarama and Deadline
The first look at John Diggle’s (David Ramsey) new costume on Arrow. He will be donning this gear in the premiere episode of “Arrow” on Wednesday, October 7 at 8 pm ET.
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