Duelist Pack: Yusei 3 Available January 25

GET READY TO REV IT UP IN THE NEW YEAR AS
KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
LAUNCHES Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME
Duelist Pack: Yusei 3

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (December 28, 2011) – The gift-giving isn’t over yet as Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) unwraps one more present to kick-off 2011 in style! Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME players get an opportunity to add more of Yusei’s favorite cards to their Decks, including cards from the newest season of the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s television series, as Konami releases Duelist Pack: Yusei 3. This 30-card Duelist Pack set includes eight new, never-before-seen cards, including four new monsters, two new Spell Cards, and two new Traps. That’s more new cards than any other Duelist Pack, ever! Duelist Pack: Yusei 3 will be available at hobby and retail locations nationwide January 25th.

TOKYOPOP's Gothic and Lolita Bible - Yes or No?

Dear Fans of the Lolita Fashion!

How many of you miss the Bible that was put out by TOKYOPOP?

How many of you want it back as much as I do?

Tokyopop Current Job and Internship Openings

Hello Everyone!

It's that time again!

Tokyopop has announced another round of internships. Not only that, but the company is seeking a couple of talented people for its job openings!

Viz Media, LLC Current Internship and Job Openings

Hello Everyone!

Check out the company's Spring 2011 Internship Program!

Below are the list of opportunities to check out -

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 13

Please read Part 12 of the interview before reading Part 13

Afterwards continuation

Final words from Stuart Levy that he would to add to the interview:

One topic I’d like to mention is how I approach the marketing of characters or stories that I create. I read online somewhere that some people think I spent a disproportionate amount of money marketing Princess Ai because I was the creator. While I didn’t respond to that particular blog entry, I thought it would make sense to explain here that in my capacity as CEO, it would be foolish for me to make decisions that were influenced by ego. I compartmentalize my different roles and segment my decision-making based on what’s appropriate for each role. Case in point: Princess Ai has sold very well not only in America but also worldwide. Fans seem to be attracted to Ai’s character on different levels – she strikes a chord. On the other hand, another story I created Juror 13 while receiving critical praise, did not generate any fan excitement, so TOKYOPOP decided not to spend incremental marketing dollars on it. In fact, one of my titles, Karma Club, was cancelled after the first volume due to poor sales! So, clearly, the company’s decision-making is not executed any differently on titles I create versus titles that I do not. I just wanted to clarify that point.

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 12

Please read Part 11 of the interview before reading Part 12

Afterwards

Looking back at his life as CEO and CCO, Levy has many dreams that he would like to see happen. He believes and hopes that in the next few years, the company, with “some exciting initiatives” will be in “the next level.” For him personally, “my dream is to produce one or more franchises across mediums including film – to produce characters that entertainment the world.”

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 11

Please read Part 10 of the interview before reading Part 11

Anime and Manga continuation

Yes, piracy and the advancement of technology is a competition faced by the industry: electronic reading devices, handheld devices, software and probably many others. “These challenges affect all aspects of entertainment, of course.” In regards to manga and anime from Japan, “there is an inevitable gap between first broadcast or publication in Japan and release of the English language version.” Levy personally believes that the key element to overcoming these challenges is to “embrace the new technology” by experimenting with “potential business models that may work.” However, according to Levy, “there’s no question that the entire industry will need to go through a significant change before overcoming these obstacles.” Another aspect that might be affecting the industry in the United States is the products itself.

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 10

Please read Part 9 of the interview before reading Part 10

Anime and Manga

Before starting TOKYOPOP, Levy started another company that was related to the anime and manga industry named Japan Online. “This company existed for a few years then eventually merged into TOKYOPOP.” It produced CD-ROMs, which “were the precursors to the Internet.” For example, the company had holiday card software products that were only available in Japan. These were based on anime titles such as Macross, Gatchaman, and Sailor Moon. In the mid-1990’s, Levy was the Japan correspondent for EGM (Electronic Gaming Monthly). “That was a blast!” With his variety of experiences, there probably are some similarities and differences between all of it. He did learn quite a bit about the industry in Japan and the U.S., specifically about video games and software. Plus, he made connections with many professionals in the industry. However, “I was just starting out and still very “green” so of course I learned the basics back then and applied them when I started TOKYOPOP.”

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 9

Please read Part 8 of the interview before reading Part 9

Do You Still Feel the Same Way?

I read in a Time.com article that “Viz Media contends that true manga is made only in Japan--which isn't surprising, since Viz has access to Japanese titles. TOKYOPOP CEO Stu Levy disagrees: "Manga is like hip-hop. It's a lifestyle. To say that you can't draw it because you don't have the DNA is just silly."” I found it interesting that he mentioned “DNA” and “hip-hop.” After all these years, I wanted to know if Levy still felt the same way? If so, why? Boy did he give me a long explanation. Here it is:

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 8

Please read Part 7 of the interview before reading Part 8

Being CEO and CCO Part 2 continuation

Speaking of the difficulties of making a profit, how does he know whether or not a manga series under TOKYOPOP would become successful in the U.S.? Does the success from the country of origin, reflect the same situation as in the States? TOYKOPOP never knows if a series will be a hit or miss and sometimes, it can end with surprising results. “I think this is one of the facts of the entertainment business that many people I talk to agree upon – no one ever knows what will hit and what won’t. Of course, we try our hardest to find out in advance, partially by instinct, partially by polling the audience, partially by looking at the series’ original results (if it’s a license), but at the end of the day, we have to make a decision that isn’t always the correct one.”

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 7

Please read Part 6 of the interview before reading Part 7

Being CEO and CCO Part 2

Even though Levy had a rich amount of education, he did not know that his current career was the right path for him. The man followed his passion, and for him, his natural instinct is usually correct. People have criticized Levy for not continuing his career in law: “you could be making so much more money if you had stayed in law instead of starting a comic book company!” However, he believes that he “would have never had this much fun!”

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 6

Please read Part 5 of the interview before reading Part 6

Being CEO and CCO Part 1 continuation

Knowing that his career is not always going to be perfect, Levy always has worries. What worries him is what the future will hold and whether or not the dreams he has for TOKYOPOP will come true. Like many of us, money can be a concern, “especially in this economy!” If one does not make enough, one cannot pay the bills. For example: “when something is out of my control, which it usually is, I worry about the outcome. I worry about whether or not people will misunderstand something.” Along the way “many mistakes” are made, but “we are always trying to learn from those mistakes.” However, having worries does not stop Levy from doing what is necessary. So, what is his solution? “I compartmentalize the worrying, which turns into stress and then try to manage that stress. If you focus too much on the worrying, you will be too paralyzed to act.”

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 5

Please read Part 4 of the interview before reading Part 5

Being CEO and CCO Part 1

As stated earlier, Levy has two titles in TOKYOPOP, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Creative Officer. Is he the “big guy” of the company or is there more to the titles than meets the eye? As Chief Executive Officer, his main focus is “company vision and strategic direction.” Levy is “ultimately responsible for all aspects of the business side,” including supervising the executives of the company, who run the operating units. As Chief Creative Officer, he oversees “the creative aspects of TOKYOPOP, such as high-level product development, branding, and intellectual property development.”

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 4

Please read Part 3 of the interview before reading Part 4

TOKYOPOP continuation

Now a brand needs some kind of visual representation. Something that will leave an imprint in the minds of the audience, so one can say “Oh that’s TOKYOPOP!” without question. To all the fans out there, does one remember a head with headphones? It has been on the binding of TOKYOPOP manga and the defunct magazine from back then. Yes, I am talking about the Robo-fish. It all started a few years ago, with one of its designers, who came up with the recognizable image. “It has a bit of an attitude, I think, but it is still very cute. That’s certainly what I’ve experienced with pop culture in Japan, as well as manga specifically. So, everyone has loved that icon.” What about Princess Ai? She seems recognizable as a TOKYOPOP icon. Would one say that she is the “Mickey Mouse” of TOKYOPOP? “That’s an interesting question. I don’t think TOKYOPOP has a “Mickey Mouse” right now, but I do think at some point one of our characters will become very famous. I’m not sure if that will be Princess Ai or another character – I suppose only time will tell!”

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 3

Please read Part 2 of the interview before reading Part 3

TOKYOPOP

So, it is time to get into the business of TOKYOPOP. Let’s start with the basics. Most of us probably know that TOKYOPOP is located in the United States of America. However, the company is also in Europe and Japan. TOKYOPOP K.K., which is in Japan, “is a small office that has done licensing activity, manga production and other business development.” However, legally, it is the parent company of TOKYOPOP Inc. (U.S.A), TOKYOPOP GmbH (Germany) and TOKYOPOP Ltd. (UK). Even though TOKYOPOP K.K is the parent company, TOKYOPOP in Los Angeles and Hamburg, Germany have the most staff.

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 2

Please read Part 1 of the interview before reading Part 2

Knowing a Little Bit More

Before I came up with the questions for the interview, I had to do research on Levy. Plus, I did not want to ask questions that have already been answered. There were quite a few articles on this man, and some of the information caused a stir of questions in my mind.

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 1

Introduction

Hello everyone! Welcome to another interview on Something Deeper: Anime, Manga and Comics! It has been a long time since I posted up one. Today, I would like to introduce you to Stuart Levy the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of TOKYOPOP.

Happy Thanksgiving 2010!

We wish you all a happy holiday and much happiness to you, your family and friends.

There will be a Thanksgiving and early Christmas present for you all. It is about a certain individual that helped pioneer the manga industry in the United States.

Tune in this holiday for the surprise (^_^)!
© 2010 Linda Thai

Impressions: The Big Adventures of Majoko

Nana, a girl from the human world, was searching for her precious necklace. While she looked through her room, she comes across a book with blank pages. When suddenly, a bright light shines from the pages, blinding Nana, and out comes a girl, name Majoko, a witch from the Land of Magic. Their friendship led to many adventures waiting for the reader to discover.

Impressions: Mini Marvels

Aimlessly walking through the New York Comic Con 2009 artist alley, I came across something that I have never seen before. I spotted a cover of small Marvel characters and I instantly grabbed the book. First thing that came out of my mouth was "OMG! This is so cute!" I browse through the book while I was contemplating whether or not to purchase it. Again, I do not like buying stuff only to end up being disappointed. It is a horrible consumer moment. So, what did I do again? I took a risk and purchased Mini Marvels: Rock, Paper, Scissors by Chris Giarrusso.

Impressions: Emma

I usually read manga for entertainment, but this time I have read a story that provided a reality check, while showing the reader that in life there is hope. This story was “Emma,” manga series by Kaoru Mori published by CMX. The character, Emma, taught me something that I have not come across in other series. At least, I have not felt as strongly as I do with this series.

Impressions: Crime Scene Investigation Intern at Your Own Risk

The first time I saw this manga, I thought to myself: "No, this cannot be the same CSI from Channel 2." Then I flipped to the page where the credits were and found the names "CBS Productions" and "CBS Broadcasting, Inc." I was like "Oh my GOD! Seriously?" Initially, I was skeptical, because CSI was a show that I occasionally watch. I did not want to read a CSI manga that does not have the CSI flavor in it. After seeing it on bookshelves so many times, what did I decide to do? I took a risk by buying and reading it. I worried for nothing.

Media Report: International Lolita Day 2010

Panel 1 - Lolitas in the Wired. From left to right: bloggers Dalin Rowell of La Vida Frills, Victoria Tignor of Lolita Charm and Crystal Marlarsky of Pretty Wonderland.

My First International Lolita Day Event

Before I go into details, I must say that it was an interesting and unexpected experience. So, let me start from the beginning.

The night before, I was figuring out whether or not I should wear a Lolita outfit. I heard there was going to be a storm, and I did not want the dress to get ruined. It took me quite some time to figure out what I wanted to do. My other dilemma was my uncertainty of which outfit to bring that will be convenient for me to carry. I know I wanted to wear an outfit that I have not worn, but which one! In the end, someone gave me a simple solution: if there is a bathroom, bring the dress and change there, and I settled with my two piece Qi Lolita outfit.

Running Around During Free Comic Book Day

On May 1, 2010, it was around 88 degrees in New York City. Out of all days to come outside and run around Manhattan, right? My hunt for comics felt like a citywide convention. I had to strategically figure out which comic bookstores to check out, while making the runs convenient and efficient. My motivation was to get the enjoyable and ever adorable Owly comic. (^_^)

Media Report: Ponyo Day March 6, 2010

Lobby –

Jon Hills from Hills Learning teaching people Japanese through the Ponyo dialogue.

Gaming at NYCC 2010

Article by Chet Royer


Hey there y'all. It's Chet, a.k.a. Ninja101, here to tell you guys about some gaming at NYCC. Although there wasn't a game room like many other cons that I have been to, there was a heavy gaming atmosphere on the show floor and in the NYCC artist alley. This atmosphere was caused by the exclusive hands on demos that were available. I will discuss a few that I was actually able to play.

Tokyopop Hetalia Axis Powers Volume 2 goes Digital!

According to Tokyopop, "the entire second volume of Hetalia Axis Powers will be available digitally on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and on the web TWO MONTHS before it hits bookstores!" So, fans of the series do not have to wait until December 28 to get the print volume version. All you have to do is check out comiXology every Wednesday for each issue/chapter of the second volume! What are you waiting for? Go check out Issue 8 in the link below!
© 2010 Linda Thai

Check out the links below for more information:
Hetalia Axis Powers #8 by comiXology
Hetalia Volume 2 Available Weekly -- Starting NOW!!! by Cindy Suzuki, Tokyopop

Viz Media's Viz Manga iPad App

The VIZ MANGA APP will launching the following manga series for the iPad for $4.99 per volume:

-Bleach Vol. 1 and 2
-Death Note Vol. 1 and 2
-Dragon Ball Vol. 1
-Naruto Vol. 1 and 2
-One Piece Vol. 1 and 2
-Bakuman Vol. 1
-Ouran High School Host Club Vol. 1

iVdopia and FUNimation Entertainment

iVdopia’s Interactive Mobile Video Ads on iPhone and Android Devices Drive DVD Sales for ‘Corpse Princess’

iVdopia’s Video and Rich Media Mobile Ad Solutions Drive User Engagement for FUNimation Entertainment’s Launch of
“Corpse Princess” DVD

SAN JOSE, Calif., November 2, 2010—iVdopia (www.ivdopia.com), the largest video and rich media mobile advertising network, today announced the successful results for a recent mobile video advertising campaign with FUNimation Entertainment on the launch of the series “Corpse Princess” on DVD. The interactive pre-app video ads delivered a whopping interaction rate of 7.44 percent CTR (click through rate) while from the Talk2Me ad engagements, 57% of users clicked to watch Corpse Princess videos and 18% clicked to share on Twitter!

Konami Debuts New Ad Campaign for YuGiOh

KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
DEBUTS NEW AD CAMPAIGN FOR
Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME
FALL & WINTER RELEASES

El Segundo, CA (November 2, 2010) – To support its new fall and winter products, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) the maker of the best-selling Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG), has created three new TV commercials, set to air up to the Thanksgiving shopping rush. The first 30-second commercial, just finishing its flight, introduced the public to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Legendary Collection and Structure Deck: Marik products; the second will promote the second wave of 2010 Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Collectible Tins; and the third spot will feature the upcoming Starstrike Blast 100-card booster set.

Cosplay at Animation Comic Game Hong Kong 2010

By pure accident, I come across these videos of cosplay. With the help of my friend, Stephanie, who can read Chinese, and research, I discovered that this is a cosplay competition at 香港動漫電玩節 2010 or ACGHK 2010. The costumes are impressive! I am so amazed by the details of the work, that I wanted to share it with you. Also, here are the links to the photos: 2010動漫Cosplay大賽 and 動漫COSPLAY大賽2010. Now I wish I can go to Hong Kong and just take pictures!
© 2010 Linda Thai

Personal Review: Book Girl and the Scandal Mime

Review by Jong Chung

Book Girl, known as Bungaku Shoujo in Japanese, is a light novel series that merits the read of any light novel fan, and especially so for those who are fans of the mystery genre. Book Girl and the Scandal Mime (effectively volume 1 of the series) written by Mizuki Nomura, details the story of a young boy named Konoha Inoue and his story-munching female upper classman named Tohko Amano. Before the story itself, we learn a bit about our protagonist, Konoha. Through extraordinary circumstances, he was once a world-famous “genius girl writer” by the pen name of Miu. Reading on, it is revealed that this past and responsibility weighed down on him considerably, causing Konoha to suffer a breakdown eventually. After the incident, he returns to a more normal life – no more writing as a “genius girl writer” and back to being a “regular school boy."

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Heaven’s Lost Property Forte

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Heaven’s Lost Property Forte
Streaming Begins Friday, October 29

Flower Mound, TX (October 27, 2010) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired the home entertainment, broadcast, digital and merchandise rights to the second season of the romantic comedy “Heaven’s Lost Property” (“Sora no Otoshimono: Forte”) from Kadokawa.

FUNimation To Simulcast “Princess Jellyfish”

FUNimation To Simulcast “Princess Jellyfish”
Streaming Begins With First Two Episodes This Week

Flower Mound, Texas (October 27, 2010) - FUNimation Entertainment, the leading distributor of Japanese animation in North America, announced today it will partner with Fuji Television for the exclusive U.S. online simulcast of the network’s noitaminA block series “Princess Jellyfish.”

Sell Your Soul to Black Butler on TinierMe

SOURCE: TinierMe

Sell Your Soul to Black Butler on TinierMe
Online Virtual World Launches Campaign
With Popular Anime Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - October 26, 2010) -

News Facts

• TinierMe, the virtual world focused on Japanese anime, today announced that, in cooperation with FUNimation Entertainment, it is launching a limited promotional campaign featuring the popular anime series, Black Butler and Black Butler II.
• Through this collaboration, TinierMe users who love the Black Butler and Black Butler II anime series can meet other fans and purchase authentic Black Butler and Black Butler II items for their avatars.
• This international partnership will further promote the growth of Japanese anime culture in North America and around the world.

Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team

DRAGON BALL Z®: TENKAICHI TAG TEAM FOR THE PSP® (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE) SYSTEM OUT NOW
Get Your Hands on the Fiercest Two Vs. Two Fight Action, Available Now at Retailers Across North America

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Oct. 19, 2010) – Full of fighting spirit, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced the launch of Dragon Ball Z®: Tenkaichi Tag Team for PSP®. Available now at retailers across North America, the latest explosive hand-held grenade of ki fighting fury gives fans 70 playable and customizable characters, a wealth of gameplay modes, and blistering two-on-two battles.

The Second Wave of the YuGiOh 2010 Tins

EMBRACE THE DRAGONS’ MIGHT IN THE NEW Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME COLLECTIBLE TINS
Second Wave of 2010 COLLECTIBLE TINS
Available for Holiday Season

El Segundo, CA (October 19, 2010) – Releasing on November 2nd, two new Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) 2010 Collectible Tins feature upgraded versions of already powerful Synchro Monsters, making these tins a coveted item this season. This potent assortment of extraordinary cards, packaged in a uniquely designed tin, makes for an ideal way to store Decks, cards, and anything else for safekeeping. These two new tins complete the five-tin set offered by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) this year.

The Vicious Circle

Article by Chet Royer

Usually before the conventions, a conference known as ICv2, is held for professionals to discuss the industry of anime, manga and comics. I have always wanted to attend one of these conferences, because I was always concerned with the current health of the industry. I, also, had a new question just for this year: will publishers start making e-books for their publications? It just so happens that this conference is specifically about embracing the digital age.

NYCC and nyaf...

Article by Chet Royer

Hey there everyone, it's me Chet, a.k.a Ninja101. I'm here to tell y'all about the collaboration convention known as New York Comic Con (NYCC) and New York Anime Festival (NYAF). This was supposedly going to merge two fan bases into one giant convention, but what I observed was not what I was expecting.

NYAF Early Bird Tickets Ending Soon!

Last Chance For Early Bird Tickets Price
Increases After Tonight

Are you a waiter, a putzer, a procrastinator? If so, abort mission! Jump on the early bandwagon-if only for this once! Ticket prices to NYAF are increasing after 11:59pm EDT tonight!

Eric Maruscak's YuGiOh Mural

Check out the beginning stages of the mural to be completed at New York Comic Con 2010

The Thing and Your Highness at NYCC 2010!

The following Medial Alert has just been released to the press from Universal announcing their plans at New York Comic Con, October 8 - 10 at the Jacob K. Javits Center:

UNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES SNEAK PEEKS OF ITS THRILLER
THE THING AND EPIC COMEDY ADVENTURE
YOUR HIGHNESS ARE COMING TO NEW YORK COMIC CON

Stars, Filmmakers and Scavenger Hunts Only on October 8 and 9!

WHAT: Talent and more from Universal Pictures’ The Thing and Your Highness at New York Comic Con. Exclusive footage from the films will be shown.

Legal Panels at NYCC 2010

Hello fellow readers,

Here are two panels that are perfect for you! Yes, newbie artists and writers should attend, especially if you want to make a career out of it. The panels will be focusing on the legal aspect of creativity. Both are run by experienced attorneys and professionals in the world of comics. So here is your chance to learn how to protect your creation! These are panels you cannot miss! Seriously, you cannot miss it. I learned more from the attorneys at their presentations than, well, at school. So here is an idea on how good their presentations are: Intellectual Property 101 NYCC 2009. See you there!
© 2010 Linda Thai

Del Rey Manga is No More!

Yes, it is true. Random House will stop publishing manga licensed from Kodansha Ltd. However, Kodansha USA Publishing will be printing the manga titles in the states. Random House Publisher Services will be providing the sales and distribution services to Kodansha USA in December. My question is, what about others who may have licensing agreements with Kodansha? What will happen to those titles?
© 2010 Linda Thai

Eric Bana and Hanna at New York Comic Con

Focus Features has just made the following exciting announcement about its participation at New York Comic Con:

Eric Bana and Hanna Hit Comic-Con

Focus Features' adventure thriller brings cast and crew to New York.
September 29, 2010
by IGN Movies

EVENT COVERAGE
NY Comic Con 2010
Next weekend at New York Comic-Con, the IGN Theater will host the cast and crew of Focus Feature's upcoming adventure thriller Hanna. Attendees will get the chance to catch an early glimpse of the film along with footage and a panel featuring the stars and director.

Stars and Producers from Nikita, The Vampire Diaries and more at NYCC 2010

Warner Bros. Television and Warner Bros. Animnation have announced exciting plans and talent participation at this year's New York Comic Con (NYCC) which takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Center, October 8 - 10. Please see below for full details!!

START SPREADING THE NEWS …
WARNER BROS. TELEVISION AND WARNER BROS. ANIMATION
TAKE MANHATTAN WITH SIX SERIES HEADING
TO NEW YORK COMIC CON 2010

Stars and Producers from Nikita, V, The Vampire Diaries,
Young Justice, MAD and Green Lantern: The Animated Series
to Appear October 8–10

Twitter Pitch: Warner Bros. TV and WB Animation take Manhattan with six series at New York Comic Con 2010: http://bit.ly/dgXAva #WBNYCC

BURBANK, Calif. (September 29, 2010) — Warner Bros. Television (WBTV) and Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) are teaming up to take Manhattan, with six series from the Studio — WBTV’s Nikita, V and The Vampire Diaries, along with WBA’s MAD as well as the upcoming Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series — headed to New York Comic Con 2010.

Robert Kirkman at New York Comic Con

ROBERT KIRKMAN AT NEW YORK COMIC-CON
The Walking Dead Creator’s Panels, Signings and Projects

New York (27 September 2010) – Robert Kirkman, creator of comic series The Walking Dead, will be appearing at New York Comic-Con from October 8 – 10; below please find details on his scheduled panels and signings.

Getting Into the Industry Panels and Events

Hello Everyone!

I compiled a list of activities relating to employment in the industries that will be happening at New York Comic Con and New York Anime Festival. I know there are people out there who wants to join companies like Marvel and DC Comics, but don't know how. Hopefully, the panels I found on the convention website, will provide some guidance or pointers on what employers look for in potential employees.

NYAF Pre-Event At Kinokuniya

Ciné Dramatíque Opening Reception and NYAF PreParty
Saturday October 2nd
Kinokuniya Books 1073 Avenue of the Americas between 40th – 41st

You are cordially invited to the "Ciné Dramatíque opening reception" at Kinokuniya Bookstore to enjoy John Arzayus’ latest photographic art series “Ciné Dramatíque”. John simply couldn’t have a plain old art opening. Instead, he opted to have NYAF throw a pre-party and has invited some very special guests to add to the festivities. Review the schedule below come join the fun!

The Walking Dead at New York Comic Con 2010

AMC TO PREMIERE THE FIRST FULL SCENES FROM
“THE WALKING DEAD” AT NY COMIC CON
PANEL EVENT WITH EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS FRANK DARABONT, GALE ANNE HURD, ROBERT KIRKMAN
AND CAST ANDRWEW LINCOLN, SARAH WAYNE CALLIES, JON BERNTHAL, LAURIE HOLDEN AND STEVEN YEUN

Panel on Sunday, October 10th at 2:15pm
Series Premieres on Halloween, October 31 at 10pm

NEW YORK, NY – September 24, 2010 – During New York Comic Con, AMC will premiere the first full scenes from the network’s highly anticipated series, “The Walking Dead.” In addition to the exclusive preview, the stars and producers of the drama, based on the comic book written by Robert Kirkman, will be present for a panel scheduled for Sunday, October 10 at 2:15pm in the IGN Theater. The event will include series stars Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually), Jon Bernthal (“The Pacific”), Sarah Wayne Callies (“Prison Break”), Laurie Holden (The Mist), and Steven Yeun (“The Big Bang Theory”). Joining the cast are writer, director, executive producer and three-time Academy Award nominee Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) and executive producers, Robert Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator, Aliens, Armageddon). “The Walking Dead” will premiere on Halloween at 10pm EST on AMC.

YuGiOh Championship Series in Latin America

KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. PREMIERES Yu-Gi-Oh! CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES IN LATIN AMERICA
Mexico City to Host First-Ever Event November 13th and 14th

MEXICO CITY, MX (September 21, 2010) – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) is thrilled to announce the first Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series (YCS) event to be held in Latin America. Following the successful debut of this flagship event earlier this year throughout Canada and the United States, Mexico City will play host to the YCS on November 13th and 14th.

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim at NYCC 2010

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim Panel
and Event Lineup for New York Comic Con
Celebrate Ben 10 on 10.10.10
with the cast of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim will host a number of highly-anticipated panels, fan events and autograph signings at 2010 New York Comic Con at the Jacob K. Javits Center, Friday, October 8 through Sunday October 10, 2010. See the full lineup for both networks below; please note all times, dates and locations are subject to change.

CARTOON NETWORK & ADULT SWIM PANELS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8

ADULT SWIM: Childrens Hospital
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 1A06
Talent: Rob Corddry, Jon Stern, Rob Huebel and Erinn Hayes (additional guests TBA)

Lolita Picnic at DC Freer Gallery Garden

DC Anime Club Presents Lolita Picnic

DC Anime Club on October 2, 2010 at DC Freer Gallery Garden from 12:30pm-5:00pm will have a Lolita Picnic. For those who are unfamiliar, Lolita is a fashion subculture in Japan that is primarily influenced by Victorian children clothing, as well as costumes from the Rococo period. Lolita has made this into a unique fashion by adding gothic and original design elements to the look. From this, Lolita fashion has evolved into several different sub ...styles and has created a devoted subculture in Japan. The Lolita look consists primarily of a knee-length skirt or dress, headdress, blouse, petticoat, knee-high socks or stockings, and rocking horse or high heel/platform shoes.

Marvel Announces Guests at NYCC!

ACCLAIMED MARVEL CREATORS AND EXECUTIVES TO BE GUESTS OF HONOR AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
Bendis, Fraction, Larroca, Loeb and
Quesada to Appear on Panels

Norwalk, CT, September 17, 2010: Marvel Comics will once again have a strong presence at New York Comic Con (NYCC). Organizers of the annual East Coast pop culture extravaganza have announced that five notable personalities from the renowned comic books and media entertainment company will be Guests of Honor at NYCC and will be participating in several panel discussions at the show. The Guests of Honor who will be taking the NYCC stage on behalf of Marvel include Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Salvador Larroca, Jeph Loeb, and Joe Quesada.

Video Games Have Major Presence at NYCC!

VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY TO HAVE MAJOR PRESENCE
AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
Leading Companies Take Booths;
New Titles and Content will be Featured

Norwalk, CT, September 16, 2010: Leading companies in the video gaming industry will have a major presence at New York Comic Con (NYCC) this year. Overall, the video gaming presence at NYCC represents a 100% increase over last year and will account for 25% of all exhibitors on the show floor. Leading the way is Intel which has taken 9600 square feet at the show this year and will be featuring, among other things, Intel Extreme Masters. A pro-gamer tournament area will be set up at the Intel booth which will feature grandstand seating for enthusiasts to follow the competition in Counter-Strike 1.6, Quake Live and the newly released title StarCraft 2. The world’s best gamers will be meeting to compete for $60,200 in prize money! Other companies with booths ranging from 1500 square feet to 2000 square feet include: Square Enix, Camcom, Ubisoft, Activision and Rockstar. In addition, there will be in-depth presentations at a roster of panels providing sneak peeks and previews of new video game content and product. NYCC is scheduled to take place at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, October 8 – 10, 2010.

YuGiOh Championship Series at San Jose CA

GLOBAL Yu-Gi-Oh! CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RETURNS TO THE GOLDEN STATE SEPTEMBER 25-26
AT THE SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Continues
its Journey Around the World

EL SEGUNDO, CA (September 16, 2010) – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) is bringing its wildly successful Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series (YCS) to California’s third largest city, San Jose. This premier-level Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) event gives Duelists the chance to match their skills against each other for fun, fame, and fantastic prizes.

<1--more-->The YCS, held in the hub of California’s fabled Silicon Valley at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center on the weekend of September 25th, will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 25th for registration with Round One beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Top 16 YCS finishers, along with the top Duelists of the Sunday Regional Qualifiers, earn invitations to participate in their respective 2011 World Championship Qualifier events, to be held next year. Duelists looking to get an early start to the festivities can pre-register on September 24th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Convention Center.

Event Address:
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Exhibit Hall 3
150 West San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95110

Duelists, upon paying their registration fee, will receive five Duelist Revolution booster packs just for participating in Konami’s Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series.

Konami will award a set of the YCS prize cards to the main event winner, the two runners-up and the winners of Sunday’s public events playoffs. Each of these Duelists will receive one copy of each of the three YCS prize cards: Ultra Rare versions for the winner of the main event, and Super Rare copies for the others.

Prizing Information:

• 1st place – Set of Ultra Rare YCS Prize Cards; Trophy; Paid travel to their World Championship Qualifier (if underage, then winner and guardian) or a local-market YCS (flight and accommodations) if the Duelist has already won an earlier YCS in the current year; YCS Game Mat; Netbook plus 500 BoosterPass Points for Yu-Gi-Oh! Online Duel Accelerator; and an invite to their 2011 World Championship Qualifier
• 2nd place – Set of Super Rare YCS Prize Cards; iPad Wi-Fi 32 GB; Konami iPad game codes to be used on the iPad; YCS Game Mat; and an invite to their 2011 World Championship Qualifier
• 3rd place – Set of Super Rare YCS Prize Cards; 32GB iPod Touch; Konami iPhone game codes to be used on the iPod Touch; YCS Game Mat; and an invite to their 2011 World Championship Qualifier
• 4th place –32GB iPod Touch; Konami iPhone game codes to be used on the iPod Touch; YCS Game Mat; and an invite to their 2011 World Championship Qualifier
• 5th – 8th place – DSi XL with Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia ; YCS Game Mat; and an invite to their 2011 World Championship Qualifier
• 9th – 16th place – 24 booster packs of Duelist Revolution; Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia; YCS Game Mat; and an invite to their 2011 World Championship Qualifier
• 17th – 32nd place – YCS Game Mat and an invite to their 2011 World Championship Qualifier

Adding to the already stellar weekend of activities, Konami is also hosting a tournament for their video game, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia. Top Duelists can get the choice of their favorite video games released by Konami!

Duelists not able to make the trek to San Jose can watch up-to-the minute live online coverage of the event provided by Konami staff at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events.

For more information on Konami, the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME or the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, please visit www.yugioh-card.com.

KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

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Konami Press Release

ICv2 Expands Digital Conference at NY Comic Con!!

ICv2 Expands Digital Conference Roster at New York Comic Con
Boom’s Waid; Marvel’s Gabriel; plus OverDrive, Bitway, retailer, Robot, de Campi, more!

Norwalk, CT, September 16, 2010: ICv2 has announced a new session on Digital and Creativity and added a number of key speakers to the ICv2 Conference on Comics & Digital at New York Comic Con. The new session joins the ICv2 White Paper Preview; Print vs. Digital—War, Co-existence, or Collaboration; and the State of the Digital Market panels previously announced for the Conference, which will be held on Thursday afternoon, October 7th, on the eve of New York Comic Con at the Javits Center.

DC Comics Top Guests at NYCC

DC COMICS HEADS TO NEW YORK COMIC CON
Dan DiDio, Jim Lee, Geoff Johns and J. Michael Straczynski,
Are Guests of Honor
Other Top Guests Headline Panels and In-Booth Signings!

Norwalk, CT, September 15, 2010: DC Comics has revealed some of the top guests who will be on hand to meet and greet fans at the annual New York Comic Con (NYCC) which will take place October 8 – 10, 2010 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. Acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski will join DC executive talent including co-publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee as well as superstar writer and Chief Creative Officer of DC Entertainment Geoff Johns as Guests of Honor. Other all-star DC creators who will be participating in various panels and activities at NYCC include John Arcudi, Art Baltazar, Matthew Clark, Amanda Conner, Tony Daniel, Shane Davis, David Finch, Franco, Derek Fridolfs, Adam Hughes, JT Krul, Francis Manapul, Sean Murphy, Dustin Nguyen, Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Prado, Ivan Reis, Nicola Scott, Peter Snejbjerg, Scott Snyder, Peter J. Tomasi and Freddie Williams II.

Changes to YuGiOh TCG World Championship Qualifiers for North America

KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ANNOUNCES
EXCITING NEWS ABOUT NORTH AMERICAN 2011
Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

EL SEGUNDO, CA. – (September 15, 2010) – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) is excited to announce changes to its global Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) World Championship Qualifiers for North America. Konami has chosen to increase the number of North American participants at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship, by merging the United States and Canadian National Championships into a single North American World Championship Qualifier, which will award six seats at the World Championship.

YuGiOh Legendary Collection

RETURN TO THE PAST WHILE CELEBRATING THE FUTURE WITH
THE Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME LEGENDARY COLLECTION
Commemorative Release Comes with Six Historic Booster Packs,
Three Egyptian God Cards, and Much More

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (September 14, 2010) – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami), the maker of the best-selling Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG), is bringing back some of the most revered booster packs and cards from the dawn of Dueling!

High Definition FUNimation Channel

FUNIMATION CHANNEL GOES HIGH-DEFINITION
The Nation’s Leading Anime TV Network Launches High-Definition Feed, New Branding and Enhanced Program Line-up

West Palm Beach, FL – September 7, 2010 –FUNimation Channel, the nation’s only 24/7 Anime TV Network, launched today a high-definition feed broadcast in true HD along with new branding across it’s HD and SD platforms in conjunction with an exclusive, expanded programming line-up of the most popular anime titles available.

YuGiOh Duelist Revolution Special Edition

ON SEPTEMBER 21 GET READY TO REVOLT AS DUELIST REVOLUTION SPECIAL EDITION ARRIVES
Special Edition Launch Features
Gold Sarcophagus and Drill Warrior

EL SEGUNDO, CA – (September 8, 2010) – On the heels of the blockbuster hit, Duelist Revolution, comes the next anticipated Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME release from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami). Each box of Duelist Revolution Special Edition includes three packs of Duelist Revolution plus one of two Super Rare variant cards, either Gold Sarcophagus or Drill Warrior!

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer at NYAF

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00:
A WAKENING OF THE TRAILBLAZER MOVIE
TO PREMIERE AT NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL!

September 1, 2010 (Cypress, CA) – Sunrise announced today that the North America premiere of the movie, Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A wakening of the Trailblazer, will take place at New York Anime Festival/New York Comic Con on Sunday, October 10, 2:00-4:00pm. The movie will be subtitled in English with Japanese audio.

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Disgaea

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Disgaea

Flower Mound, TX (September 1, 2010) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment, broadcast and digital rights for the fantasy adventure series “Disgaea” from d-rights.

Recognition of the World's Top 1000 YuGiOh Duelist

KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT RECOGNIZES THE WORLD’S
TOP 1000 RANKED Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME DUELISTS

EL SEGUNDO, CA. – (September 1, 2010) – Konami Digital Entertainment (Konami), manufacturer of the world’s *top-selling trading card game of all time, the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG), is used to being honored for its outstanding and innovative products. But now Konami is turning the tables, to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding Duelists, who were ranked in the Top 1000 under COSSY, the company’s official tournament support system, April 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010.

ICv2 Comics & Digital Conference 2010

The Future of Comics and Graphic Novels
At the ICv2 Comics & Digital Conference
With New York Comic Con
Thursday Afternoon, October 7, 2010 at the Javits Center

Norwalk, CT, August 31, 2010: ICv2 has announced the ICv2 Comics & Digital Conference at New York Comic Con, a half-day event where industry executives and thought leaders will discuss the impact of the rapidly growing digital channel on the comics and graphic novel medium.

NYCC 2010 Almost Sold Out!

NEW YORK COMIC CON …
BIGGER AND MORE DIVERSE THAN EVER!
Show Attracts New Exhibitors

Norwalk, CT, August 31, 2010: New York Comic Con (NYCC) is nearly sold out. Show organizers are pleased to note that on the occasion of its 5th Anniversary, the annual pop culture convention, which began on the lower level of the Jacob K. Javits convention center in 2006, will now occupy the entire facility and will boast a more diverse range of exhibitors than ever before. The show will be 50% larger than just last year and new exhibitors, such as West Coast based IDW Publishing, have joined many other new companies to expand the range and scope of what is presented to the thousands of fans, professionals and media in attendance. Organizers recently announced a partnership with Cultyard, Inc. which will bring a new and focused pavilion for Art, Design, Collectible Toys, Pop-Tech, and Fashion to NYCC. And in the next several weeks, major Hollywood studios and TV production companies will reveal their considerable plans for this year’s convention.