Blur Studio's THE GOON Movie Kickstarter Enters Final Week

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BLUR STUDIO'S THE GOON MOVIE KICKSTARTER 
ENTERS FINAL WEEK!

November 2, MILWAUKIE, OR - David Fincher, Blur Studio, Eric Powell and Dark Horse Entertainment have come together to launch a Kickstarter campaign for the award-winning comic series "The Goon." 

Learn more about the effort and watch Fincher, Blur Studio and Eric Powell introduce the project here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/624061548/the-goon-movie-lets-kickstart-this-sucker

For over 12 years, Eric Powell's comic book "The Goon" has amassed fans around the globe with its fantastic world of mobsters, zombies, killer robots, giant fish-men and mayhem. Two years ago, David Fincher and Blur Studio optioned "The Goon", developed a feature film script written by Powell and created a proof of concept clip to show Hollywood studios the incredible potential of a Goon animated movie. While the clip generated lots of enthusiasm, the movie still isn't green-lit primarily because PG13 animation is a challenging concept for studios. 

"The Goon" Movie Proof of Concept Trailer: http://vimeo.com/50254919

After investing hundreds of thousands of their own money and countless hours of effort, the team has opted to reach out to "The Goon" fanbase, comic book lovers, the movie industry, and frankly anyone with a pulse willing to donate, with a Kickstarter campaign to take their development efforts to the next level.  

The proof of concept short featured the voices of actors Paul Giamatti as Franky and Clancy Brown as The Goon, both of whom will reprise those roles for the film. Slated to co-direct are Blur Studio co-founder Tim Miller and Jeff Fowler, a director who has been with Blur for ten years. Miller was creative director on the "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" opening title sequence and is also on board to direct "Deadpool" for Fox and "Gravel" for Legendary Pictures; Fowler directed the Academy-Award nominated animated short "Gopher Broke" and has helmed many commercials and projects at Blur Studio. 
"The Goon" on Last Call w/Carson Daly: http://vimeo.com/52485546
Blur Studio is an award-winning production and animation studio in Venice, CA made up of Oscar-nominated artists who have created stunning story-driven CG work for feature films, commercials and games for over two decades. Executive Producer David Fincher is the critically acclaimed director of Seven, Fight Club, The Social Network and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
"I admit it—I came to this party late. Chinatown, and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker was—regrettably—my introduction to The Goon and the incredible world created by Eric Powell. I thank Tim Miller—who snapped me out of my Goonless existence when I was looking for material to possibly make into an animated feature, and he suggested I peruse a copy he had (suspiciously) nearby. Of course I marveled at the characters and was smitten with the mise-en-scene, but it was the language—that uncategorizable: Dead End Kids Meets Abbot and Costello Meet the Mummies—that unlikely Powellian patois that absolutely hooked me. If this is your first time, you are in for a treat—if not, you already know how lucky you are." - David Fincher  
Please visit the Kickstarter link for more details and feel free to share it with your readers. If you'd like additional information, images or assets feel free to contact Karen Raz @ RazPR.
 
 

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF NAUSICAÄ MANGA BOX SET

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VIZ Media is proud to announce the release of the NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND Deluxe Box Set, which collects all 7 volumes of the original celebrated manga (graphic novel) series by Hayao Miyazaki into 2 new hardcover editions packaged in a special illustrated slipcase. A full-color double-sided poster is also included and each volume features 8 full-color page inserts.

The NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND Deluxe Box Set is scheduled for release on November 6th, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and carries an MSRP of $60.00 U.S. / $67.99 CAN. A movie adaptation is also available on DVD and Blu-ray from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.

In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. Thriving industrial societies disappeared. The earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Corruption, an enormous toxic forest that creates mutant insects and releases a miasma of poisonous spores into the air. At the periphery of the sea, tiny kingdoms are scattered on tiny parcels of land. Here lies the Valley of the Wind, a kingdom of barely 500 citizens; a nation given fragile protection from the decaying sea's poisons by the ocean breezes; and home to Nausicaä.

“NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND is a true manga masterpiece, an epic fantasy story written and illustrated by legendary Studio Ghibli founder/director, Hayao Miyazaki, the creator of My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl’s Moving Castle,” says Masumi Washington, Senior Director, Editorial. “NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND remains one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most widely acclaimed works and delivers a powerful message of ecological conservation and preserving our fragile environment for future generations. This new Deluxe Box Set arrives just in time for the start of the 2012 Holiday shopping season and we know it will be high on many fans’ wish lists this year. We invite them to look for this newest addition to VIZ Media’s Studio Ghibli Library.”

Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's most beloved animation directors. In 2005 he was awarded the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement. His Studio Ghibli received the festival's prestigious Osella Award for overall achievement in 2004. Miyazaki's films include Spirited Away, winner of the 2002 Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature Film, as well as Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, and Ponyo, all of which have received tremendous acclaim in the U.S. Miyazaki's other achievements include the highly regarded manga series NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND and STARTING POINT: 1979-1996, a collection of essays, interviews, and memoirs that chronicle his early career and the development of his theories of animation. Both titles are available in English from VIZ Media.


Neon Alley: The 24 Hour Anime Channel Review

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Are you one those people who can't get anime on cable? Can't find the anime you want on Netflix or other avenues? Then you might want to check out Neon Alley the 24 hour anime channel on the PS3 and online. Neon Alley is brought to you by VIZMedia. This 24 hour anime channel consist of shows like Blue Exorcist, One Piece, Berserk, Naruto, Inuyasha: The Final Act, Vampire Knight just to name a few. Non stop anime all day long with limited advertisement. The great thing about Neon Alley is each week you will get premiere movie or episode. All the shows are in English dub and uncut. In addition Neon Alley also includes some live action movies like Initial D: The Movie. 

 So far the channel is up to a promising start. However there is a few things I would like to see change. It would be nice if you have the ability to pause, fast forward, rewind etc. Or have the ability to watch the show that you miss later on in the day by having an option replay menu, instead waiting for that episode to re-air. The advertisement is very limited and keeps true to the subject matter. You will see advertisements from anime conventions, latest manga, and anime shows that will appear on the Neon Alley network. Finally Neon Alley allows a free one week trial. After that it cost a small fee of $6.99 a month which is fair price for non stop anime channel. With new premieres and soon exclusive content coming Neon Alley is heading to the right direction. Hopefully we will see a little more upgrades in the menu and give users more control, still this something all otakus should check out. 

 Pros 
Non-stop anime.
Afforable monthly fee.
Premieres every week.

 Cons
Lack of controls for the user, such as rewind, fast forward.
No menu for replay shows that aired that day.
Lack of titles (keep in mind that is for now).       

 Neon Alley is available on the Playstation 3 store. For more info visit http://neonalley.com/.





    by Nathaniel Jean-Pierre



Music Monday: Top 5 Singles On Oricon Chart For Week 43

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Music Monday is here and you know what that means. It's time for the top 5 singles on the Oricon Chart. This weeks artist Kara, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Tokyo Girls Style and more. Check out the top five of the week.



LeetStreet Boys "L3g3nds" Album Review

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LeetStreet Boys are back with they 3rd album "L3g3nds." For those who don't know about this otaku band. Let me just give you guys a mini brief history on them from the official website. LeetStreet Boys is an anime otaku band that gained international attention in 2008 with their breakout single and music video Yuri The Only One. Widely recognized as one of the first western anime bands to gain international recognition based on being genuine, innovative otaku artists, the band continues to produce music, multimedia, and live concert performances. The band consist of Matt (Lead Singer), Justin (Lead Guitar, no not me) Rose (Bass) and D-dos (Drums).

 The band's 3rd album "L3g3nds" can be describe in a few words geeky awesomeness. If your looking for music that talks about topics such as E3 booth babes, anime, rpg's with lyrics that gives references to popular geek culture look no further. The album consist of 11 songs and I didn't skip one single track. The opening instrumental song "L3g3nds" is a great start to the album. The guitar and drums will remind of you a Legend Of Zelda theme or an RPG game. It did a great job to get me pumped for the album. 

 The second song "Sakura" is my favorite song off the album. This is the one that I played till it annoyed my neighbors. This is a track fans will expect from the band, a upbeat song with lighthearted lyrics. I love the lyrics in this song "When this story ends you will fall from the sky in my arms, till the legend lives on in the stars. Sakura...Sakura." The lead singer Matt voice towards the end of the song will have you hook and will make you press the repeat button. 

 The third song "Booth Babe" is my least favorite song on the album. The song is not bad at all. It's about a guy trying to pick up an E3 booth babe. It has some clever lyrics and nice references. The chorus might stick in your head after a couple of listens. It has a nice wordplay on the e in the E3. The song is a nice addition to the album, it just wasn't for me. The lyrics might ruffle some feathers of our lady friends. Trust me you have heard worst! 

 The fourth song "Imaginary Boys" I believe will be the favorite track for otaku girls. A song about guy trying to get the girl but she is just into her dream boy like the one she sees in manga and videogames. This song is packed with tons of references from Full Metal Alchemist, Yaoi and many more. I love the lyrics and the production on this song with the guitar, bass drums and a little bit of 8 bit makes this song a must listen.

Other honorable mentions are My Life Is An RPG, Final Boss, Otaku Rave are all stand out tracks. These three songs all have different tones. Final Boss is pure epic and probably the most tough track on the album. This is a song any RPG gamer can appreciate with lyrics referencing the struggles of beating a final boss, what it's like to face the challenge and how important the win is. The guitar and drums come in at the right time and Matt's voice will paint a picture of an epic battle that is taking place. The guitar solo in this song is awesome. Trust me play this song when you reach your final boss in your game. Otaku Rave is more of a party song with electro/dance style and it's brilliant. Imagine a dance song for otakus with plenty references from anime and videogames. This is excellent dance track that I can see otakus dancing too at a cosplay party. Finally another track worth mentioning is The Song Of Time. Zelda fans this one is for you and it's my second favorite song on the album. It's a great way to end the album. Beautiful lyrics, romantic and great production. 

 Final Thoughts - LeetStreet Boys are definitely one of a kind. There aren't many bands that can sing songs about anime, manga, cosplay, E3, rpg's and make it fun for everyone. Even if you're not familiar with some of the references on the album, you will enjoy it's lighthearted lyrics, catchy choruses  and production that you can dance, rock out and be moved by. If you call yourself an otaku, gamer, geek, cosplayer or whatever you need to give this album a listen. It's an experience that everyone should enjoy. Now I'm going to listen to Sakura for the 100th time. 

Tracklist & Rating

 1. L3g3nds (5/5)
2. Sakura (4.5/5)
3. Booth Babe (3.5/5)
4. Imaginary Boys (4.5/5)
5. My Life Is An Rpg (4/5)
6. Final Boss (5/5)
7. Otaku Rave (4.5/5)
8. Harajuku Girl (4/5)
9. Hikikomori (4.5/5)
10. Worlds Apart (4.5/5)
11. The Song Of Time (5/5)

 Final Rating - 4.5/5 a must listen!!!!
Buy “L3g3nds” CD through the LeetStreet Boys website store!
Buy “L3g3nds” digital copy on iTunes.  



Interview With LeetStreet Boys

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Hey Otakus and Geeks we have another exciting interview today. We had a chat with the Otaku band LeetStreet Boys. The band has two albums and just recently released they 3rd album " L3g3nds." We had a chat with the lead singer Matt to talk anime, the 3rd album and more.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Let’s start with the origins. How did the band form? Also how did you come up with the name?

LeetStreet Boys: I wrote Yuri The Only One for a one-time performance at an anime convention, and I had no idea anything more would come of it. LeetStreet Boys (using the 3s as Es) was the first cool name we came up with, after rejecting The Free Hugs and Sexy Jitsu.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Your music topics are amazing. It’s really rare to find an Otaku/Geeky band. How do you choose the topics to your songs?

LeetStreet Boys: Thanks! On L3g3nds I brainstormed a list of song topics before writing any music.  Stories I wanted to tell inspired by personal experiences or the experiences of otakus I've met. Popular anime and games are always changing, but the emotions that fans experience are timeless.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Do you have a favorite record that holds a special place?

LeetStreet Boys: I've probably listened to Green Day's “Dookie,” Sugarcult's “Start Static” and the Final Fantasy VII soundtrack more than anything else.

OtakusandGeeks: Has there been any changes in style of music from your debut album to recent album L3g3nds?

LeetStreet Boys: I've tried to keep the arrangements consistent between albums. I want fans to get what they expect from a LeetStreet Boys album. L3g3nds has more chiptunes on it in places where lead guitar would be. Because we're usually playing shows with only one guitarist rather than 2, I wanted the guitar to be playable live no matter what. There's also more piano-driven songs. Since piano is my main instrument I feel like there are times where I can better communicate through piano than guitar.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Tell us a little bit about the 3rd album L3g3nds and what was the process of creating it like?

LeetStreet Boys: My goal was to balance between writing songs for teen and adult fans and to have more diversity compared to Otaku Hearts. I did a huge amount of revision on some of the song arrangements over six months. I wrote and recorded even more songs and scrapped the ones I felt were weakest. The album mixing happened over a relatively short period of time. It involved lots of intense  discussion, late nights listening and making tough decisions quickly. I also want to commend Powers for stepping up to the challenge of doing more guitar solos than originally planned.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Do you have a favorite song on the 3rd album?

LeetStreetBoys: My personal favorites are Sakura for the music, and Imaginary Boys for the lyrics.

 *Note* - Sakura is our favorite song on the track as well :).

OtakusandGeeks.com: Let’s talk anime when it comes to anime, do you have a specific genre that you like to watch?

LeetStreet Boys: I personally enjoy mystery like Detective Conan and Kindaichi Casefiles, as well as fantasy like Vampire Hunter D and FullMetal Alchemist.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Who is your favorite anime character and why?

LeetStreet Boys: Tamaki from Ouran High School Host Club, because of the way he can charm women.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Here at OtakusandGeeks.com we have a Cosplay Girl Of The Week. Have you seen a Cosplay Girl that made you say wow, she looks just like the character?

LeetStreet Boys: Of course! We're releasing a music video for our song “Cosplay Girlfriend” around end of year. Look out for it!

OtakusandGeeks.com: Tell us about the LeetStreet Boys webcomics. How did that start?

LeetStreet Boys: There was no way we realistically had the resources to make an anime, so we started a webcomic. It helps keep fans interested in LeetStreet Boys between releasing new music.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Speaking of comics. Do you have a favorite superhero and least favorite superhero?

LeetStreet Boys: My favorite is a good James Bond movie. My least favorite is a bad James Bond movie. I hope Skyfall will be a good one!

OtakusandGeeks.com: You guys perform at a lot of conventions. What is the most awkward moment with a fan?

LeetStreet Boys: 99% of fans are wonderful and make me feel totally comfortable. Unfortunately there are 1% of fans that are prone to do stupid things which is why rules exist. I've learned to be careful what I say to teen fans, because it's such an emotional age.  That being said, I tend to become friends with and / or fall for my fans. If I didn't love being with fans there is no way that I would do what I do. I can be awkward too!

OtakusandGeeks.com: Finally how can your fans keep in touch?

LeetStreet Boys: Follow all LeetStreet Boys' adventures on our website! http://www.leetstreetboys.com/




Leiji Matsumoto Creator Of Galaxy Express 999 Knighted in France

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Leiji Matsumoto, renowned creator of the celebrated manga Captain Harlock, has been honored with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres on October 23rd, 2012 for the series’ wide influence on French popular culture. The ceremony took place at the French Embassy in Tokyo. 


Established in 1957, the “Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” recognizes luminaries across literature, film and music. Significant title holders include T.S. Eliot, Bob Dylan, Clint Eastwood, Takeshi Kitano, Emir Kusturica and Patti Smith.

Born in 1938, Mr. Leiji Matsumoto drew his first manga at the age of five. He began his career in 1954 with his comic strip Hachimitsu no Boken which earned him the Best New Writer prize for a long narrative, in the first Manga Shônen awards ceremony.  His first success came in 1971 with Otoko Oidon, followed by Galaxy Express 999 which was adapted for television and film. His works recount a journey of discovery - or how "a man can grow up" – with space and science-fiction themes as a backdrop. The following year, he won the Kodansha Cultural Price, in the child manga category. A man’s fight against misery is what Matsumoto seems to develop as his favorite topic. His career launched, he published several hit titles: “Gun Frontier” (1972), “Space Battleship Yamato” (1974), “The Cockpit” (1975), “Space Pirate Captain Harlock” (1977), “Galaxy Express 999” (1977), “Danguard A” (1977), “Queen Emeraldas” (1978).

Reputed for his sci-fi tales, he similarly ventured into many other genres: comic strips about animals, war stories or shôjo manga, for young girls. Executive Director of the JCA (Japan Cartoonists Association), Mr. Matsumoto heads up their copyright department and has a seat on the Takarazuka University of Fine Arts' council. Meanwhile his work on the French group Daft Punk's music videos helped him to reach a worldwide audience.

Leiji Matsumoto is also taking part in the upcoming Captain Harlock remake project.  For this new movie, “SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK” (to be released in 2013), the latest techniques and the most talented artists in the world worked together in Japan, to offer both the new and the former generations the best of today’s animation! A new chapter of Leiji Matsumoto’s legend is about to be written!


End of an Era on G4

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G4's two longest-running and defining series, Attack of the Show! and X-Play, will be ending their run at the end of 2012. Both shows will include original episodes through the end of the year, and will look back at their most memorable moments as we lead up to their final episodes. A rotating lineup of guest co-hosts including John Barrowman, Michael Ian Black, Josh Myers, Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel
and Horatio Sanz will join AOTS hosts Candace Bailey andSara Underwood, and X-Play hosts Morgan Webb and Blair Herter as part of the farewell shows.

With well over a thousand episodes each, Attack of the Show! and X-Play have defined gamer culture for a generation, serving as the launch pad for prominent personalities including Kevin Pereira, Olivia Munn, Chris Hardwick and Adam Sessler. Attack of the Show! debuted March 28, 2005 and from the start was the ultimate guide to everything cool and new in the world of technology, web culture, gaming and pop culture. X-Play made its debut almost two years earlier, on April 28, 2003 (on G4’s previous incarnation: TechTV), and immediately became the go-to destination for young men seeking the latest video game news, honest reviews, hands-on demos and exclusive video game trailers and footage. The year-end celebration will take you back through highlights of these landmark shows' history, including its exclusive live-from-the-floor coverage of San Diego Comic-Con and E3.

Both long-running shows helped define, as well as expand, the pop culture and gaming TV experience for a generation. We hope you've had as much fun watching them as we have had making them, and sincerely hope you join us in bidding a fond farewell to Attack of the Show and X-Play's as we look back over the next two months and head towards each series' finale.
from: G4tv.com

SQUARE ENIX Announces 72 Hour Sale through its Online Store

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Square Enix, Inc. today announced that a number of classic and recently released SQUARE ENIX® titles, including Sleeping Dogs™ and KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] are available for 30 ~ 50% off, beginning today through October 28. This sale pertains only to qualifying game titles. Merchandise figurines, music CDs and pre-order items will be excluded from this sale.

Additionally, the downloadable PC version of the critically acclaimed role-playing adventure,FINAL FANTASY® VII, will also be available at a discounted price of $6.99 (originally $11.99) until November 4, 2012.

For more information, please visit: http://store.na.square-enix.com/


Silent Hill: Revelation 3D Review

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Silent Hill returns to the movie realm. Is the new film worth a second trip into the hellish world? Or should we check out of Silent Hill for good?


Story - When her father disappears, Heather Mason is drawn into a strange and terrifying alternate reality that holds answers to the horrific nightmares that have plagued her since childhood. That is the synopsis for the film. Silent Hill Revelation 3D will be a hit or miss with the audience. Fans of the game and the original movie can relax. The movie does a good a job of staying true to the game and keeping continuity of the original movie. However for audiences that have no idea on the story of Silent Hill and characters will be confused. It will be best for people planning to see this movie to see the first one. Otherwise research knowledge on the Silent Hill mythos, because the movie jumps right in expecting you to know certain things about the franchise. For gamers they won't have a problem picking up on key moments, key characters and locations. However for the general audience the story will be all over the place. 

 The story suffers from characters that appear to play key roles only to appear in one or two scenes. Sadly the story misses it's mark due to characters not given enough time to be developed. Fans of the series will not like the treatment of one of Silent Hill 3 important characters Douglas Cartland. I won't go into spoilers but I will say he's in and out faster than you get to remember his name. While the story succeeds on showcasing the psychology of Heather Mason. It does well showing the source of her nightmares and the personality duality that she deals with. As the story progressions we get a deeper look into Heather's her true nature. While it becomes predictable on who she really is, I found that part of story very intriguing and thought it did a good job of adapting that aspect from the game. Overall the main story does a good job sticking to the source material. Fans will be pleased with key scenes, locations and some easter eggs from other Silent Hill games. The general audience however might view the plot as confusing and only catering to fans of the series.

 Acting - The acting wasn't bad. Adelaide Clemens played Heather Mason very well. She carries the lead role good enough to give you a performance you can invest time to care for her character. Sean Bean, Michael Mcdowell and Carrie Anne Moss do a solid job giving the screen time they had. The only performance that really bother me was Vincent played by Kit Harington. It wasn't the acting that bothered me. It was mainly how the character was written. His character is surrounded in mystery, but he also is Heather's love interest which wasn't necessary and falls flat. Harington does well on what he has to work with, but the character is not as memorable or such a key figure as he is in the game. 

 Music & Film-making - One thing Silent Hill is known for is that creepy music. This movie does not disappoint in that department. The soundtrack is composed by Akira Yamaoka and Jeff Danna. The music sets the tone of terror throughout the film. Die hard fans might recognized different renditions of some of they favorite tracks from Silent Hill 3. Film-making the 3D is pretty good. The opening scene with ashes coming to your face was very fun. It uses little CGI and instead uses props and actual stuntman for the monsters. I like the use of little CGI because it makes the film more believable and more intense for the audience. The settings are dark, disturbing and capture the world of Silent Hill 3 very well. The film has number of fairly good scares, but unfortunately one scene which could have been really terrifying with the nurses ends too quick.

 Final Thoughts - Silent Hill: Revelation 3D is not at a bad film, but it isn't a great one. It has some key moments, some key scares and a interesting main character. The 3D and music is used in the right moments and the setting is dark and creepy. This is actually one of the better movies based on a videogame. Fans of the series will enjoy the easter eggs and seeing characters from Silent Hill 3 come to life. The general audience will be confused with the plot, and feel like the pacing of the movie was rushed.   However this movie is still provides some entertainment and is at least a movie to see on Halloween.

                                             

                                              Final Grade

Garth Ennis Reveals Live-Action Crossed, Return to Crossed: Badlands #25

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 Hey Otakus and Geek fans, Here is some news
from the Guys at Avatar Press for an upcoming
live action Webseries based on the popular Comic series Crossed.

This past Saturday at the New York Comic Con, Crossed creator, Garth Ennis, announced he is teaming with Avatar Press to create live-action Crossed webisodes.

With an eye on airing in Fall 2013, they will begin filming in Spring of next year. Ennis will write and direct, while Avatar Press Editor-in-Chief William Christensen will act as Executive Producer. Each webisode “season” will contain six episodes and each will be around 5-6 minutes in length. Ennis explained each episode will be self-contained, but create an over arching narrative to tie them all together. The iconic writer will be pulling from previous published Crossed comics, as well as scripting new material. Ultimately, Ennis and Christensen hope to gain enough interest from the webisodes to create a feature film. The webisodes will likely be Rated R, while the inevitable DVDs will be unrated.

 Ennis also announced he will be returning to writing Crossed: Badlands with issue 25. “The Fatal Englishman” will run 4 issues and feature a small military unit who decide it is time to strike back at the Crossed. This arc will tie in to issue 50, which Christensen refers to “Patient Zero,” spotlighting when the outbreak initially started.
To see a video interview with Ennis by Newsarama directly after the big announcement at the Garth Ennis panel at NYCC, click here.

by Rick Verbanas on October 18, 2012

Yaoi Publisher SuBLime Announces 11 New Manga Titles

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Hey Otakus here is some yaoi manga news from SuBLime:

SuBLime, the global yaoi manga (graphic novel) publisher, thrilled fans during its packed panel discussion at the recent YaoiCon 2012 with the announcement of eleven new manga (graphic novel) titles the imprint plans to release throughout 2013.

The forthcoming new titles are rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers. Select releases will be offered as either print-only editions with an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN, or as digital-only releases with an MSRP of $5.99 (U.S. / CAN). Other titles will be made available in both formats.

For digital releases, the $5.99 purchase price will offer readers digital access to two versions of each manga volume on www.SuBLimeManga.com – a downloadable PDF that is viewable on any enabled eReader device and computer or via the embedded online manga viewer found on the web site.

New Print and Print+Digital Titles:

EMBRACING LOVE Vol. 1 2-In-1 Edition, by Youka Nitta ·
Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available In Print And Digital April 2013

SLEEPING MOON Vol. 1, by Miyamoto Kano · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available In Print Only June 2013

BLUE MORNING Vol. 1, by Shouko Hidaka · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available In Print Only May 2013

FALSE MEMORIES Vol. 1, by Isaku Natsume · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available In Print And Digital July 2013
From the creator of DEVIL’S HONEY, also published by SuBLime

HIDE AND SEEK, by Yaya Sakuragi · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available In Print Only July 2013
Sequel to BOND OF DREAMS, BOND OF LOVE, also available from SuBLime

SPIRITUAL POLICE Vol. 1, by Youka Nitta · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available In Print And Digital October 2013

New Digital-Only Titles:

THE RAVISHING OF THE CROWN PRINCE, by Wang Yi & Feng Nong ·
Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available January 2013
Taiwanese creator and artist

SWORD AND MIST, by Hayate Kuku · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available February 2013

THE MATCH SELLER, by Sakae Kusama · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available March 2013
From the creator of THE BED OF MY DEAR KING, also published by SuBLime

EGOISTIC BLUE, by Mio Tennohji · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers ·
Available April 2013

BOYS, BE AMBITIOUS!, by Saburo Nagai · Rated ‘T+’ for Mature Readers · Available May 2013


“Fans will have plenty to look forward to from SuBLime in 2013 with a wide array of new titles we’re scheduling for release,” says Jennifer LeBlanc, Editor, SuBLime. “As our library continues to expand, we hope that readers will enjoy a diverse and growing selection of unique stories and characters by some of the most prominent creators and authors in the yaoi genre that will be available worldwide from SuBLime. Stay tuned as we look forward to releasing more information on each of these exciting forthcoming titles closer to their release dates!”

For up-to-date news and release information, please visit the SuBLime website atSuBLimeManga.com, or follow SuBLime on Twitter at @SuBLimeManga and Facebook atfacebook.com/SuBLimeManga.

Evil Dead: Red-Band Trailer

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You know when will people learn not touch things that look weird, creepy or demonic. The New York Comic Con Evil Dead trailer is finally out for the public to see. Many people have seen the leak version of this trailer, however it's in HD now. This is going to be a really good remake of the Evil Dead. Mia, a young woman struggling with sobriety, heads to a remote cabin with her brother and a group of friends, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads to danger and horror.