Seifert and Bond Board the TARDIS for DOCTOR WHO!

Seifert and Bond Board the TARDIS!
Top creators appear for guest stint on the DOCTOR WHO comics series!

San Diego, CA (September 21, 2012) – IDW Publishing is proud to announce that Brandon Seifert, co-creator of Image/Skybound’s hit Witch Doctor, will be teaming up with Tank Girl and Kill Your Boyfriend artist Philip Bond on issues #3 and 4 of the ongoing DOCTOR WHO comic book series!

Masakazu Katsura is Spotlight Guest at NYCC

MASAKAZU KATSURA IS SPOTLIGHT GUEST AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

TIGER & BUNNY Character Designer To Attend Courtesy of SUNRISE, Inc.

Norwalk, CT, September 21, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) is today proud to announce Masakazu Katsura will attend this year's NYCC as a Spotlight Guest. Mr. Katsura is currently the character designer of the hit anime series TIGER & BUNNY, as well as the creator of acclaimed manga series including Video Girl Ai and Wingman. New York Comic Con will take place October 11 - 14, 2012 at NYC's Javits Center. It is one of New York's largest annual events and last year attracted over 100,000 attendees. Mr. Katsura joins a broad range of already-announced guests including Yoshitaka Amano, Brian K. Vaughan, Mike Mignola, Joshua Gates and Anne Rice. Katsura's appearance at New York Comic Con is courtesy of SUNRISE, Inc., the animation studio behind TIGER & BUNNY as well as anime classics including Mobile Suit Gundam, Code Geass and Cowboy Bebop.

Sony Pictures to Debut Exclusive First Looks of Carrie and Evil Dead at NYCC on October 13th

SONY PICTURES TO DEBUT EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOKS OF CARRIE
AND EVIL DEAD AT NEW YORK COMIC CON ON OCTOBER 13TH

CAST MEMBERS AND FILMMAKERS
FROM BOTH FILMS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Culver City, CA (September 18, 2012) - Sony Pictures will debut exclusive first looks at the highly anticipated upcoming films Carrie and Evil Dead at New York Comic Con on Saturday, October 13th from the Javits Center.

Carrie, Evil Dead and The Bay Terrorize NYCC

Don't Take Carrie to the Prom

I never went to prom. I wasn't really into dancing to cheesy music, drinking punch that someone inadvertently spikes and watching the cool kids spill pig blood all over the telekinetic girl who then snaps and makes sure everyone burns to death in the gymnasium. Not really my thing. I do enjoy watching it all unfold though which is why I'll put on my dancing shoes for the cast and crew of the much-anticipated reimagining of Carrie at NYCC 2012! Horror film fans rejoice! The IGN Theater is getting spooky on Saturday, October 13. For those of you who find enjoyment in the demonic and hell raising, don't miss Bruce Campbell and the cast and crew of the cult-hit horror film remake of Evil Dead as they join the Carrie group in a goose bump inducing panel. Save room for more! The Bay director Barry Levinson is bringing his terrifying new found-footage film about a mysterious killer parasite that wipes out an entire seaside town to NYCC 2012. If you can't handle the freakiness stay out of the IGN Theater! Want to tap into this fright fest but haven't bought your tickets yet? Saturday, 3-Day and 4-Day passes have sold out online, but limited quantities are still available with our official retailers! Be sure and give them a call to see if they can hook you up with tickets to NYCC 2012! Until next time...

Stay nerdy my friends,

-Lance

P.S. Follow me on Twitter @lfensterman for the first word on the latest NYCC news!

~~~

Letter from Lance Fensterman

Val Kilmer, Batman, at Ohio Comic Con!

Meet Megastar Val Kilmer At Ohio Comic Con!

With memorable, starring roles in such films as Batman Forever, Top Gun and Tombstone, Val Kilmer has been one of the most prolific, successful actors of the past quarter century. Now his legions of fans will have a chance to meet this megastar when he attends Wizard World Ohio Comic Con next weekend.

Ryall and Kieth Take Readers to THE HOLLOWS!

Ryall and Kieth Take Readers to THE HOLLOWS!
This December, be sure to get a good perch!

San Diego, CA (September 20, 2012) – IDW is thrilled to announce THE HOLLOWS, a new, creator-owned miniseries from Chris Ryall (Zombies vs. Robots, KISS) and Sam Kieth (The MAXX, Arkham Asylum: Madness)!

Manga Artist Masakazu Ishiguro and Editor Masahiro Ohno to be Guests at NYCC

MANGA ARTIST MASAKAZU ISHIGURO AND EDITOR
MASAHIRO OHNO TO BE GUESTS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Ishiguro And Ohno To Attend In Cooperation With JManga.com

Norwalk, CT, September 20, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) is today proud to announce Masakazu Ishiguro and Masahiro Ohno will both attend this year's NYCC as guests. Mr. Ishiguro is the creator of the Japanese comic Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru (And Yet The Town Moves), and Mr. Ohno is the Editor-in-Chief of popular Japanese comic magazine Young King Ours. New York Comic Con will take place October 11 - 14, 2012 at NYC's Javits Center. It is one of New York's largest annual events, and last year attracted over 100,000 attendees. Ishiguro and Ohno join a broad range of already-announced guests including Yoshitaka Amano, Brian K. Vaughan, Mike Mignola, Joshua Gates and Anne Rice. Ishiguro and Ohno's appearances at New York Comic Con are in partnership with JManga.com , who publish Ishiguro's work online in English and who will be participating at NYCC for the first time with their own booth and panel.

IDW Announces Details for JOE KUBERT'S TARZAN OF THE APES ARTIST'S EDITION

Joe Kubert’s Tarzan of the Apes: Artist’s Edition out in September

Limited Remarqued Edition also available from IDW in October.

September 20, 2012 San Diego, CA – Joe Kubert’s Tarzan of the Apes: Artist’s Edition is scheduled to be in comic book stores the last week of September. Collecting the entire four-part origin story of Tarzan, as well as two single part adventures, all adapted by Joe Kubert from the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs stories.

Guillermo del Toro at NYCC 2012

If you're looking for a fantasy film shrouded in darkness, with hints of wartime lore and a dash of the mythological, supernatural and scientific, look no further than our next NYCC Guest! Join Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Novelist and Designer Guillermo del Toro at NYCC 2012! Del Toro is the mind behind some of your favorite films including Hellboy, Hellboy II, Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone and he'll be taking the NYCC stage on Friday, October 12 with Legendary Entertainment. I can't wait to see what he has in store for us! If that's not enough to peak your curiosity, don't miss the weirdest, most thought provoking panel lineup from Science including the Firefly 10th Anniversary Special Event, Stuff You Should Know live podcast and the cast of Oddities . Today's announcements reign in the realm of the fantastic for sure! For those 21+ NYCC Fans, save the date! Tuesday, September 25 from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM join the NYCC team at Brooklyn Brewery for the launch of our new collaborative beer, the Brooklyn Defender. Great guests, good beer, happy Wednesday NYCC fans! Until next time...

Stay nerdy my friends,

-Lance

P.S. Follow me on Twitter @lfensterman for the first word on the latest NYCC news!

~~~

Letter from Lance Fensterman

Acclaimed Manga Artist Moyoco Anno to be Spotlight Guest at NYCC

ACCLAIMED MANGA ARTIST MOYOCO ANNO TO BE
SPOTLIGHT GUEST AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Anno To Attend In Cooperation With Vertical, Inc.

Norwalk, CT, September 19, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) is today proud to announce Ms. Moyoco Anno, the writer and illustrator of numerous acclaimed Japanese comics including Sakuran, Sugar Sugar Rune, Flowers and Bees and Hataraki-man, will appear at this year's NYCC as a Spotlight Guest. New York Comic Con will take place October 11 - 14, 2012 at NYC's Javits Center. NYCC is one of New York's largest annual events, last year attracting over 100,000 attendees. Ms. Anno joins a broad range of already-announced guests including Yoshitaka Amano, Brian K. Vaughan, Mike Mignola, Joshua Gates and Anne Rice. Anno's appearance at New York Comic Con is in partnership with Vertical, Inc., publisher of Sakuran in the US.

Warner Bros. Television Gets an Empire State of Mind! The Lineup for NYCC 2012

WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GETS
AN EMPIRE STATE OF MIND!
666 PARK AVENUE, ARROW, THE FOLLOWING & PERSON OF INTEREST
JOIN THE LINEUP FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON 2012

BURBANK, Calif. (September 18, 2012) - 666 Park Avenue stars Terry O’Quinn (Lost) and Vanessa Williams (Desperate Housewives); Arrow stars Stephen Amell (Private Practice), Katie Cassidy (Supernatural) and Willa Holland (Gossip Girl); The Following stars Kevin Bacon (X-Men: First Class) and James Purefoy (Rome); and Person of Interest creator/executive producer Jonathan Nolan (The Dark Knight trilogy) with series stars Michael Emerson (Lost), Taraji P. Henson (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Kevin Chapman (Rescue Me) are among the many talented performers and producers from Warner Bros. Television series confirmed to attend New York Comic Con 2012 for panel sessions and autograph signings with fans on Saturday, October 13, and Sunday, October 14.

The WB-TV Lineup Will Be at NYCC!

Warner Bros. Television Checks Out NYCC 2012

Though it may not technically be fall yet, it's starting to feel like my favorite season here at ReedPOP HQ in CT. Why is it my favorite? Well there's Mischief Night and Halloween, New York Comic Con (of course) and a new lineup of TV series waiting for me and my cat on the DVR when I get home each night. As a TV junkie I'm pumped to announce that Warner Bros. Television is hanging out on the NYCC stage with four panel presentations this year. Don't miss the select cast and producers from the television series Person of Interest, 666 Park Avenue, Arrow and The Following! Make sure you stay ahead of the curve at this year's show and download the Official NYCC Mobile App today to get the latest on show news, guest announcements, exhibitor info and special events . If you haven't purchased your ticket to NYCC 2012, I'd suggest you do so soon! Tickets are flying off the shelves and 3-Day and 4-Day Tickets are already sold out (though limited quantities are still available with our official retailers while supplies last). Don't miss out. Buy your Single Day Tickets today! Word on the street is Saturday Tickets are almost extinct. Until next time...

Stay nerdy my friends,

-Lance

P.S. Follow me on Twitter @lfensterman for the first word on the latest NYCC news!

~~~

Letter from Lance Fensterman

Science Invades New York Comic Con with Firefly, Oddities and Stuff You Should Know

SCIENCE INVADES NEW YORK COMIC CON WITH
FIREFLY, ODDITIES AND STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW

--SCIENCE Presents NYCC Panels for BROWNCOATS UNITE: FIREFLY’S TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW and ODDITIES at the Javits Center on October 13 and 14, 2012--

September 18, 2012 (NEW YORK, NY) -- SCIENCE today announced that it will descend upon the East Coast’s ultimate comics and pop culture convention with three exclusive panels at this year’s New York Comic Con, taking place October 11 - 14. Headlined by the exclusive sneak peek of the definitive FIREFLY reunion event BROWNCOATS UNITE, the network’s appearance at this event features a star-studded lineup of top talent, producers and never-before-seen footage, along with numerous buzz-worthy surprises. SCIENCE also will present for a panel STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW with the Top 10 iTunes podcast kingpins, Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant, who will investigate the magic behind comic book movies. New York’s favorite masters of the macabre ODDITIES also will make their mark with a show-and-tell NYCC won’t soon forget.

Grant Morrison at NYCC 2012

Things are heating up at NYCC HQ. We've sold out of 3-Day and 4-Day Tickets, the Official NYCC Mobile App is available for download starting tonight at 12:00 AM EDT, our panel schedule goes live tomorrow at 2:00 PM EDT and we have more superbly awesome guests coming your way this week! First things first, today's guest has been on the comic scene for over 30 years and in 2012 received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honors for services to Film and Literature. If those credits aren't impressive enough I don't know what is. Welcome award-winning writer Grant Morrison to NYCC 2012! This comic legend hails from Glasgow, Scotland and will be hopping across the pond to chat about his work on Action Comics, Batman Incorporated and Happy!. If you haven't purchased your ticket to this year's pop culture phenomenon I'd suggest you do so soon! Who knows when they'll be gone forever. 3-Day and 4-Day Tickets may have sold out in record time this year but fret not! There are still limited quantities available at our official retailers while supplies last! Until next time...

Stay nerdy my friends,

-Lance

P.S. Follow me on Twitter @lfensterman for the first word on the latest NYCC news!

~~~

Letter from Lance Fensterman

Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG ZEXAL Double Deck Case

KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT DOUBLES THE FUN WITH NEW

Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME ZEXAL DOUBLE DECK CASE

El Segundo, CA (September 17, 2012) – Players can carry their treasured Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) card collection with confidence once they get their hands on the new ZEXAL Double Deck Case from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami), available September 25th.

Andrew Lincoln and Additional Cast Members of The Walking Dead to Appear on Panel at NYCC

ANDREW LINCOLN AND ADDITIONAL CAST MEMBERS
OF THE WALKING DEAD
TO APPEAR ON PANEL AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Other Panelists Include
Showrunner and Executive Producer Glenn Mazzara;
Executive Producers Robert Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd

Norwalk, CT, September 14, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) officials have confirmed that a high profile panel focusing on season three of AMC’s hit television series The Walking Dead will take place at this year’s pop culture extravaganza. Cast members including Andrew Lincoln will be joined by showrunner and executive producer Glenn Mazzara as well as executive producers Robert Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd. Moderated by Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick, The Walking Dead panel, which will take place in the IGN Theater on Saturday, October 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, will include an exclusive clip from the premiere episode of season three.

Long-Awaited Masterpiece of Intrigue & Innocence Lost Returns - LOVELESS fr. VIZ Media!

HIT MANGA SERIES LOVELESS RETURNS AFTER FOUR YEARS WITH VIZ MEDIA’S RELEASE OF NEW VOLUMES OF THE POETIC SAGA OF SPELL BATTLES AND SECRET NAMES

Intense Psychological Masterpiece Resumes In Volume 9 Release;
VIZ Media Also To Publish Earlier LOVELESS Volumes In New
2-In-1 Manga Omnibus Editions

San Francisco, CA, September 13, 2012 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, thrills readers as it reboots the English-language publication of LOVELESS, the hit fantasy manga (graphic novel) series from creator Yun Kouga. Volume 9 is available now and is rated ‘T’ for Teens, with an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN / £6.99 UK.

WWE® Superstar CM Punk® Coming to Ohio, Austin and New Orleans Comic Cons!

WWE® Superstar CM Punk®
Slams Into Ohio, Austin and New Orleans Comic Cons!

WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, rolls into Columbus Ohio later this month and Austin and New Orleans Comic Cons in October and November.

Fans can meet the Straightedge Superstar in Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 12:30-6:30 p.m., when he'll meet fans, take part in an interactive -- maybe even a bit rowdy -- Q&A, and pose for photo ops.

For those who just can't get enough, VIP packages are available now, with exclusive lithographs, VIP access, guaranteed autgraphs, photos, seating at panels and more.

~~~

Wizard World Press Release

First Two Madoka Magica Movies are set for Theatrical Release in the US

First Two Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movies
are set for Theatrical Release across the US

Theatrical Release starts in Los Angeles
followed by major cities in the U.S.

SANTA MONICA, CA (September 13, 2012) – This October, Madoka Magica fans will be treated to something special. Following the release of the entire television series on video, Aniplex of America has just announced that the first two Puella Magi Madoka Magica movies Part 1: Beginnings and Part 2: Eternal will debut in the US this October. The not-so-typical story of a middle school girl named Madoka Kaname and her choice to become a magical girl has taken the world by storm. Part 1 and Part 2 of the Madoka Magica movies retells the original TV series and is set for the big screen. There is no doubt both movies will provide a new experience for both fans who have enjoyed the TV series or who are just seeing Madoka Magica for the first time.

The End Begins in LOCKE & KEY: Ω!

The End Begins in LOCKE & KEY: Ω!

The last arc of the acclaimed horror series begins this November!

San Diego, CA (September 13, 2012) – As Thornton Wilder once said, “All good things must come to an end, but all bad things can continue forever,” a quote that seems eerily appropriate for LOCKE & KEY. While at times frighteningly dark and brutally violent, Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s Eisner-winning series has also sailed on winds of high fantasy and elaborate mystery, striking a mesmerizing balance and attracting a fervent and dedicated audience. While new issues may cease to appear before too long, the unique and vivid memories will live on in fans’ minds and shelves forever.

SuBLime Debuts A Charming Story of Love Transcending Appearances in HIS FAVORITE!

GLOBAL YAOI PUBLISHER SuBLime DEBUTS
HIS FAVORITE
IN PRINT AND DIGITAL MANGA EDITIONS

Boy Meets Boy
In A Charming Story That Shows
How Love Transcends A Person’s Outward Appearance
And Blooms Between A Most Unlikely Couple

San Francisco, CA, September 12, 2012 – SuBLime, the global yaoi manga (graphic novel) publisher, invites fans and readers to savor the delightful story and dynamic artwork of Suzuki Tanaka’s latest hit series, HIS FAVORITE. This new title is the latest to join SuBLime’s growing yaoi library and is the first one to be rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens. Volume 1 is available now!

#1 New York Times Bestseller Gets Hardcover Library Edition!

Coming February 2013...

~~~

Dark Horse Comics Press Release

Adult Swim Takes Over Friday at NYCC

When it comes down to it, I'm a bit of a night owl. My solution? Fight zombies, hunt ghosts and on tamer nights watch TV. Thankfully the folks at Adult Swim have created the most bad-assed late night network for us insomniacs. You've seen our next guests in the wee hours of the morning and we can't promise they look as good in the daytime. Welcome the grand poobahs of late night TV - the cast, creators and producers of Robot Chicken, The Venture Bros, China, IL, Superjail!, Childrens Hospital and NTSF:SD:SUV:: - to NYCC 2012! Night dwellers rejoice! For those more inclined to daylight don't miss anime guest Yu Asakawa, Danny Choo, Tara Knight and Kanae Muraki at NYCC. While you're at it, bid on over 70 original pieces of art from top creators at the Second Annual NYCC Charity Auction benefiting St. Jude's Research Hospital. Phew! I'm exhausted just thinking about all the fun to be had! Don't miss this lineup of epic proportions...Until next time...

Stay nerdy my friends,

-Lance

P.S. Follow me on Twitter @lfensterman for the first word on the latest NYCC news!

~~~

Letter from Lance Fensterman

The Japan Foundation to Feature Four Guests at New York Comic Con

THE JAPAN FOUNDATION TO FEATURE
FOUR GUESTS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Yu Asakawa, Danny Choo, Kanae Muraki and Tara Knight
to attend Courtesy of the Japan Foundation

Norwalk, CT, September 12, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) is today proud to announce the Japan Foundation, an organization built to foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries, will participate in this year's NYCC with three events and four guests, showcasing the popular culture of Japan in the heart of New York City. New York Comic Con takes place October 11 - 14, 2012 at NYC's Javits Center, and NYCC is honored to welcome the Japan Foundation's guests - Yu Asakawa, Danny Choo, Kanae Muraki and Tara Knight - to its roster of already-announced guests including Brian K. Vaughan, Mike Mignola, Christopher Lloyd, Joshua Gates and Anne Rice.

Sonny Strait to attend AniMinneapolis

Bloomington, MN - September 11, 2012 - The Minneapolis anime convention, AniMinneapolis, announced today that voice actor Sonny Strait will be attending in 2013. Sonny Strait is best known for voices such as the original Tom from Toonami, Lupin the III, and Maes Hughes in Fullmetal Alchemist. AniMinneapolis 2013 will be held at the Doubletree in Bloomington, Minneapolis from June 28-30, 2013.

Sonny Strait is known for several voices, ranging from Krillin in DBZ to Lupin III in Lupin III. He's also known as an illustrator for one of the most famous, independently published comic book series Elfquest. Sonny Strait has over 20 years of experience in the arts.

Besides Dragonball Z’s Krillin he has worked on many popular animated characters including Maes Hughes from Full Metal Alchemist, Usopp from One Piece and Cartoon Network’s laid back, robot host Toonami Tom. He has also worked as a writer and director on several TV series including Dragonball Z, Case Closed and Lupin the Third.

AniMinneapolis is a three day convention that connects over 3,000 anime fans with exhibitors, artists, voice actors, directors, musicians, and other fans. The convention includes over 100 events every year ranging from a Date Auction to a Cosplay Masquerade. On the convention's website at http://animinneapolis.com/registration fans can register in advance for only $35.

Interested fans can visit AniMinneapolis.com to learn more.

~~~

AniMinneapolis Press Release

VIZManga.com Debuts Mature Series!

VIZ MEDIA DEBUTS
MATURE MANGA SERIES ON VIZMANGA.COM

BLACK LAGOON, DOGS, NANA, TENJO TENGE And More Launch
This Month On North America’s Leading Digital Manga Platform!

San Francisco, CA, September 11, 2012 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, tantalizes readers with a digital collection of nine mature manga (graphic novel) series launching this month on VIZManga.com.

Aniplex of America Reveals Bakemonogatari Blu-Ray Release Information

The Long-awaited Release of Bakemonogatari is set to hit
North America this Holiday Season!

The Bakemonogatari Limited Edition Blu-Ray Box Set will be
Available on November 20th, 2012

SANTA MONICA, CA (September 10, 2012) – Aniplex of America has just released the product details on the upcoming release of Bakemonogatari. The critically acclaimed series directed by Madoka Magica Director Akiyuki Shinbou follows the story of a high school student named Koyomi Araragi and his encounters with girls who have apparition-related issues. The long-awaited release of this hit anime will be in a Limited Edition Blu-Ray Box Set on November 20th, 2012 and will be available through anime distributor RightStuf.com and official retailers (http://aniplexusa.com/retailers/).

Elmo and Gordon to Appear During "NYCC Kids"

ELMO AND GORDON TO APPEAR DURING
"NYCC KIDS" AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Sesame Street Characters to Visit Pop Culture Event on Sunday, October 14

Norwalk, CT, September 10, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) officials today announced that Sesame Street’s Elmo, the 3 ½-year-old monster with the high pitched voice and contagious giggle, will appear at the show along with his good friend Gordon (Roscoe Orman). The hugely popular and widely recognized pair from Sesame Street will visit the annual pop culture event during NYCC Kids, a day focused on programming and activities for younger fans and their families on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Organizers note that further details about the appearance, including the precise time Elmo and Gordon will be present for kids and fans will be announced in the near future on the NYCC website.

Hawaiian Telcom Launches Anime Network On Demand

Media Alert: Hawaiian Telcom Launches Anime Network On Demand

HOUSTON, TX — September 7, 2012—Anime Network has teamed up with Hawaiian Telcom to launch its fall programming lineup as Hawaiian Telcom’s first Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) package beginning Thursday, Sept. 6.

Found in the Extras On-Demand menu, Anime Network provides 45 hours of premium anime titles, representing genres including comedy, action and science fiction. Customers can also upgrade to premium on demand service from the remote under the My Accounts menu. With a broad programming line-up each month, the customers will have access to compelling new content each week. This fall’s premiere shows include Bodacious Space Pirates, award-winning Children Who Chase Lost Voices, and Persona 4: The Animation, based on the popular video game. Also returning to the schedule are fan favorites like Demon King Daimao and Princess Resurrection.
ABOUT HAWAIIAN TELCOM

Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaiian Telcom is Hawaii’s leading provider of integrated communications solutions for business and residential customers. With roots in Hawaii beginning in 1883, Hawaiian Telcom offers a full range of services including voice, video, Internet, data, wireless, and advanced communication and network services supported by the reach and reliability of its network and Hawaii’s only 24/7 state-of-the-art network operations center.

~~~

Anime Network Press Release

Visionary Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano to be Spotlight Guest at NYCC

VISIONARY ILLUSTRATOR YOSHITAKA AMANO
TO BE SPOTLIGHT GUEST AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Amano To Attend In Cooperation With
Dark Horse Comics

Norwalk, CT, September 7, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) is today proud to announce Yoshitaka Amano, the illustrator most known for sculpting the worlds of Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D, will travel from Tokyo to attend this year's NYCC as a Spotlight Guest. New York Comic Con, which will take place October 11 - 14, 2012 at NYC's Javits Center, is one of New York's largest annual events, last year attracting over 100,000 attendees. Amano joins a broad spectrum of already-announced guests including Brian K. Vaughan, Mike Mignola, Christopher Lloyd, Joshua Gates and Anne Rice. Amano's appearance at New York Comic Con is in partnership with Dark Horse Comics, who will release The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy, a giant-sized collection of Amano's art, on October 17.

Eliza Dushku Coming to Ohio Comic Con!

Meet Eliza Dushku @ Ohio Comic Con!

Best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel" and True Lies, talented and beautiful Eliza Dushku will appear at this month's Wizard World Ohio Comic Con.

Dushku, who has also starred in the Fox TV series "Tru Calling" and "Dollhouse," will meet fans, pose for photo ops and conduct a Q&A panel session.

She just wrapped up work on the comic book film The Scribbler, top billed alongside Michelle Trachtenberg and Katie Cassidy, due for release next year.

Click here to purchase your Eliza Dushku VIP Experience!

~~~

Ohio Comic Con Press Release

Meta Con 2013 Announces Todd Haberkorn

Bloomington, MN - The Minneapolis Comic Con, Meta Con, is excited to announce the return of Todd Haberkorn to Meta Con in 2013. Meta Con's 2013 Minneapolis comic convention will be held from Friday, August 30th to Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis. The convention will feature three days of autograph signings, events, dealers and artists, video screenings, costume contests, and beyond.

IDW, Topps Unveil NYCC Exclusive Edition of MARS ATTACKS THE HOLIDAYS

IDW, Topps Unveil New York Comic-Con Exclusive Edition of
MARS ATTACKS THE HOLIDAYS

San Diego, CA (September 5, 2012) – Commemorating Topps' return to New York Comic-Con, IDW Publishing and Topps today unveiled a New York Comic-Con cover variant of MARS ATTACKS THE HOLIDAYS, a one-shot special spun from the pages of the hit new series! This exclusive edition will be the centerpiece of several exciting promotions planned at the Topps booth (#1761). Other events will include creator signings, promo card giveaways and free live sketch card events with official Topps artists (to be announced).

TIGER & BUNNY - THE BEGINNING San Francisco Premiere Event on Sep. 29th!

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES
NORTH AMERICAN ANIME FEATURE FILM
PREMIERE FOR TIGER & BUNNY – THE BEGINNING

Catch Japan’s First Corporate Superheroes
In Their Big Screen Debut At San Francisco’s NEW PEOPLE Cinema;
Fans Nationwide Encouraged To Enter
TIGER & BUNNY Cosplay Contest To Win Valuable Prizes!

San Francisco, CA, September 5, 2012– VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, brings the hero-inspired big screen action of the smash hit anime property – TIGER & BUNNY – home to the Bay Area as it announces a very special North American theatrical premiere event for TIGER & BUNNY – THE BEGINNING to be held at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema, located inside the dynamic Japanese pop culture entertainment venue in San Francisco’s Japantown at 1746 Post St.

Ben Folds Five to Perform at New York Comic Con

BEN FOLDS FIVE TO PERFORM AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Opening Night Concert Free for VIP and 4-Day Ticket Holders!

Appearance is part of band's 2012 reunion tour

Norwalk, CT, September 5, 2012: Officials at New York Comic Con (NYCC) are pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed and renowned alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five will perform at NYCC in an opening night concert. This exclusive concert appearance for the fans attending NYCC will be part of the band’s reunion tour following the release of their first new album in 13 years called The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind . Ben Folds Five will perform in the IGN Theater at NYCC on Thursday, October 11 at 8:00 PM, presented by WD, maker of digital storage and home entertainment products. The concert is free for NYCC VIPs and 4-Day ticket holders with entrance provided on a first come, first served basis. Badges must be presented at the door.

IDW Brings Chasing the Dead This November

IDW Brings Chasing the Dead This November

New supernatural thriller based on novel by Joe Schreiber

San Diego, CA (September 4, 2012) – IDW Publishing is pleased to announce an all-new horror mini-series, CHASING THE DEAD, written by Matthew Scott and Tim Westland, based on a novel by author Joe Schreiber (Red Harvest, Death Troopers). Coming in November, CHASING THE DEAD is a fast-paced, ferociously tense supernatural thriller. Artist Dietrich Smith will provide captivating interiors and cover art for the series.

Marvel Comics Reveals Poster Art for New York Comic Con

MARVEL COMICS REVEALS POSTER ART FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON

The Avengers Come to Manhattan!

Steve McNiven Creates Original Art for 2012 Pop Culture Event

Norwalk, CT, August 31, 2012: Officials at New York Comic Con (NYCC) have announced that Marvel Comics will provide the original poster art for the 2012 edition of the annual pop culture extravaganza. Marvel, the renowned comic books and media entertainment company, has revealed the art which will feature The Avengers in an iconic New York setting. The specially created poster will figure prominently in NYCC’s advertising and promotion and will be featured at the convention as well as in comic book shops around the tri-state area and on MTA and LIRR railroads. Steve McNiven, the well-known and accomplished Marvel Comics artist, is credited for drawing the poster art which showcases Iron Man, Hulk, Thor and Captain America in the newly-designed costumes they will be sporting as part of the exciting new Marvel NOW! initiative launching in stores in October. McNiven will also be a Spotlight Guest at NYCC this year.

VIZ Media Partners With Tout For New Neon Alley Social Media Video Sharing!

VIZ MEDIA PARTNERS WITH TOUT INDUSTRIES
TO GIVE NEON ALLEY MEMBERS AND
ANIME FANS A FUN NEW WAY TO BE SEEN AND HEARD

VIZ Media And Tout Invite Neon Alley Fans
To Create And Share Real-Time Video Segments
About The 24-Hour Game Console-Based Anime Channel This Fall

San Francisco, CA, August 29, 2012 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has teamed with Tout Industries, Inc. (www.tout.com), a prominent social media technology company, to utilize its platform to enable Neon Alley members to share real-time video status updates. Tout is the latest partner to be announced for Neon Alley, the 24/7 anime channel VIZ Media will debut this Fall.