By Nolan P. Smith Bruce Timm, the man behind some of the most iconic animated series of all time (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited) is back with another animated project with DC Comics. This time, its an alternate take on the universe that’s for a mature audience with Justice League: Gods and Monsters. The animated film hits stores […]
By Nolan P. Smith Bruce Timm, the man behind some of the most iconic animated series of all time (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited) is back with another animated project with DC Comics. This time, its an alternate take on the universe that’s for a mature audience with Justice League: Gods and Monsters. The animated film hits stores […]
By Nolan P. Smith Bruce Timm, the man behind some of the most iconic animated series of all time (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited) is back with another animated project with DC Comics. This time, its an alternate take on the universe that’s for a mature audience with Justice League: Gods and Monsters. The animated film hits stores […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—It’s one of the most beloved franchises to come out of the 1980’s. If you grew up during or anytime after that time, you know all too well who He-Man and the Masters of the Universe are. I was born the year the cartoon hit the television, which makes the property 32 years old. […]
By Staff Reports The Walt Disney Archives today announced it will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland at D23 EXPO 2015 with an exhibit of more than 300 pieces from the park’s incredible history. “Walt Disney Archives Presents—Disneyland: The Exhibit” will be the largest display the Disney Archives has ever showcased at D23 EXPO. The event, presented by D23: The […]
By Staff Reports Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-Winning Masterpiece Spirited Away and The Cat Returns are finally hitting as Blu-Ray Combo Packs on June 16, 2015. If you haven’t seen Spirited Away… why the heck not? It is a masterpiece in animation, and one I have eagerly been waiting for its release on Blu-Ray. Check out the description for both films below. […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Fans of comic books, movies, television series, cosplay and more will all be gathering in Southern California this weekend as WonderCon Anaheim once again invades the Anaheim Convention Center on April 3rd– 5th. In 2014, WonderCon brought in nearly 60,000 attendees to the Orange County area, bringing vendors, comic book publishers, television and movie stars, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Tomorrow, Studio Ghibli’s The Tale of Princess Kaguya comes to Blu-Ray and DVD here in the U.S., and promises to make a splash. The animated film by the legendary Isoa Takahata is an amazing, hand drawn visual masterpiece that took decades to create. Based on the folktale, the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the story is […]
By Staff Reports (BURBANK, CA) – After much deliberation and even more hugging, Baymax, the lovable personal companion robot and star of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s action-packed comedy adventure and Academy Award® Nominated film “Big Hero 6,” was today named Most Huggable Character of 2015 on National Hugging Day™! The coveted award was presented by the Ambassador of Hugs, Kevin […]
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By Staff Reports Just in time for fans’ holiday wish lists, Dark Horse and Mattel announce that the biggest art book of 2015 – The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe – will receive a limited edition release. Restricted to 4,000 copies, The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Limited Edition comes packaged in […]
By Staff Reports Enjoy this brand new Holiday Spectacular episode of Marvel Super Heroes: What The—?! His latest schemes against the Inhumans finds Thanos, the Mad Titan is forced to impersonate a beloved and jolly holiday figure! Also featuring Hawkeye, Hulk, Spider-Man, and more! Watch the holiday hijinx ensue in the latest episode of Marvel Super Heroes: What The—?! Be […]
By Staff Reports (Burbank, CA)– The newly formed Justice League members Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman discover another super hero on the planet – Aquaman – and the group must band together to prevent a war between the inhabitants of land and sea as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Entertainment unleash Justice League: Throne of Atlantis. […]
By Staff Reports Aniplex of America, Inc. had just announced on their Aniplex Live Show that they will be screening the highly-anticipated science fiction feature EXPELLED FROM PARADISE in theaters across the U.S. this December. Even before its Japanese theatrical debut, critics have praised EXPELLED FROM PARADISE for its groundbreaking themes and fluid animation. Tickets will be available through the […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)— When Walt Disney Animation Studios announced that their next project would be based on a Marvel Comics property, fans everywhere rejoiced. This is the studio that brought the world “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Frozen”, after all. Yet, when finding out that the movie would center around the little known super group Big Hero 6, some […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—When a film comes out with the name Guillermo del Toro attached to it, people take notice. When the man responsible for the Hellboy films as well as the eerie Pan’s Labyrinth among others brings a new project to the big screen, fans rejoice. Del Toro, along with director Jorge Gutierrez, bring the world The […]
By Staff Reports IT’S BACK! Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation returns for a ONE NIGHT ONLY special event. Featuring 3 BRAND NEW, Exciting, Hilarious & Award Winning screenings as part of Stan Lee’s ComiKaze at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Three entirely unique screenings at the ComiKaze event will feature presentations of the 2014 ‘Spike & Mike’s 30th Anniversary […]
By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, takes readers on an exciting journey to explore the history and legacy of VOLTRON®, the legendary giant robot anime series that marks the 30th Anniversary of its original North American broadcast premiere. VOLTRON: FROM DAYS OF LONG AGO, A 30th […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—It is the largest pop culture convention in the world, and it is right here in sunny Southern California. The time has come once again for Comic Con International to take over San Diego, with heroes, villains, and much more. Whether you are an avid comic book fanatic, movie buff, television show binger, collector, cosplayer; […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– The bags are back! Comic-Con 2014 attendees hoping for a colorful and commemorative keepsake bag to hold their best swag are once again in luck. For the fifth year running, Warner Bros. Entertainment and Comic-Con have teamed up to produce and distribute the official bag of Comic-Con, which will be distributed to fans when checking […]
By Staff Reports The Official Disney Fan Club Brings Roadshow Event to Burbank, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Orlando, and Washington, D.C. Guests Will Celebrate Favorite Disney Movies, Attractions, Music, Television Shows, Characters, and More. Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration presented by Walt […]
By Staff Reports (Burbank, CA)– Batman, one of the world’s most valiant super heroes, faces a villainous squad of criminals in an epic battle of good vs. evil in the DC Universe Original Movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham. Set in the world of the best-selling Batman: Arkham video game series, this action-packed film takes place between the Batman: Arkham Origins […]
By Staff Reports (Burbank)– D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the upcoming release of the eagerly anticipated Maleficent in the summer publication Disney twenty-three. Angelina Jolie and the creative team pull back the curtain on the surprising tale behind one of Disney’s most iconic villains. “I was afraid of her, and I loved her,” Jolie confesses in the cover […]
By Staff Reports Warner Archive Collection presents an incredibly eclectic quartet of panels at WonderCon this coming weekend, April 18-20, spotlighting everything from popular animated super hero TV series and kooky cartoon music to real-life heroes in animation (and back again) and the original transforming toy robots, The GoBots. The talent on these four panels also covers the entertainment […]
By Staff Reports (BURBANK, CA)– The world is turned upside down when Batman – one of the world’s greatest Super Heroes – discovers he is a father in the newest DC Universe Original Animated Movie, Son of Batman. This all-new, PG-13-rated film arrives May 6, 2014 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. The […]
By Staff Reports (PORTLAND, Ore.) – March 18, 2014 – All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again under one roof when D23: The Official Disney Fan Club presents the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center the weekend of Aug. 14–16, 2015. Each of Disney’s wonderful worlds will […]
By Staff Reports (San Francisco, CA)– VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers a thrilling dose of ninja action with the Blu-ray/DVD release of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BLOOD PRISON on February 18th. The new release is rated ‘TV-14’ and will carry a DVD MSRP of $19.98 U.S. […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Yeah, you stay over there. Many of us remember the internet sensation known as Homestar Runner. It had the animated shorts, it had games, and it had the amazing Strong Bad emails. Well, now is the time to relive those moments with Homestar Runner, in three minutes. Check out Brock Baker, The Man of a […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation (Apple Valley)—Walt Disney Animation Studios have produced some of the most memorable fairy tale based animated films of all time. The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid: the list goes on and on. Now, in 2013, Disney brings another fairy tale to life with Frozen; does it warm the heart or […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation The newest animated feature from DC Entertainment is almost here! Justice League: War is the first film to be firmly planted in the New 52 Universe. New designs, reworked back-stories, but the essence of the characters remain the same. And who else can they fight for this epic film, except the lord of Apokolips himself, […]