LOS ANGELES and AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 19, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Parents looking for an alternative to sugary drinks finally have a healthy option - Go Go Samurai! Saban's Power Rangers Samurai, the #1 kids action show, and Genesis Today, one of the nation's fastest growing healthy superfood, beverage and supplement companies, have teamed up to introduce Power Rangers Power Blasts – a line of refreshing, nutrient-rich, naturally sweetened, low-calorie, low-sugar juice drinks designed to nourish children's growing bodies.
NIS America announced today that Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 for the PlayStation®3 Computer Entertainment System will be shipped out on February 28, 2012 in the North American market, and February 24, 2012 in the European market.
Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is very proud to announce that Resident Evil® 6 is in full development and scheduled for release on the Xbox 360 ® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on November 20, 2012 with a Windows PC version to follow. Blending action and survival horror, this latest installment in the multi-million selling franchise is the most ambitious, immersive and feature rich title of the series to date and promises to be the dramatic horror experience of the year.
Bunraku, the second film from acclaimed director Guy Moshe, is a unique blend of cutting-edge computer graphics and choreographed live action, comic book and video game styles, gritty reality and fantasy, and samurai and spaghetti western genres.
FUNimation Entertainment announced today that it has acquired the broadcast, home video, merchandising, mobile and streaming rights to the anime series, High School DxD. The anime is based on the Japanese light novel series by Ichiei Ishibumi. FUNimation plans to release the series on DVD and Blu-ray. Simulcast will be Mondays at 4pm CST, beginning January 23, 2012.
VIZ Media gives manga (graphic novel) readers an added reason to explore the digital manga experience with a special promotion for new users of the VIZ Manga App for Apple iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch devices. From now until January 30th, download the FREE VIZ Manga App to your iOS device, register for a new account, and get a free volume 1 of your choice.
San Diego, CA (January 18, 2012) – IDW Publishing proudly announces a new digital comics event five million years in the making: TRANSFORMERS: Autocracy. Released exclusively on digital platforms, this 12-part series will be released on multiple digital platforms as 8-page chapters every two weeks starting January 18th and running through June. Each episode will be priced at 99¢.
January 13, MILWAUKIE, OR—What was rumored as an April Fools’ joke has turned into a full-blown miniseries sure to bring laughs and excitement. Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce Groo vs. Conan!
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 17, 2012 – Crackle, Inc., Sony Pictures Entertainment’s multi-platform video entertainment network, has announced Animax, the world’s largest anime channel, will now appear on its multi-platform network in the U.S. and Canada.This launch brings some of the most beloved franchises, sought-after series and titles not previously available in the U.S. or Canada to Crackle users. Offering an extensive collection of anime content with curated updates, the Animax channel on Crackle will be available via the Crackle site as well as on tablets, mobile and OTT devices.
NYICFF is thrilled to present a special preview screening of The Secret World of Arrietty, based on Mary Norton's classic children's book "The Borrowers." Co-written by Hayao Miyazaki and directed by Miyazaki protégé Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the film is a gorgeous and entertaining treat - a beautiful story, sumptuously animated with all the loving detail, warmth, and humanity we have come to expect from Studio Ghibli's finest works.
Santa Monica, CA – January 17, 2012 – Radical Entertainment, the creators behind one of 2012’s most anticipated open-world/action games – PROTOTYPE 2 – and Dark Horse Comics, the leading publisher of gaming comics and graphic novels, have joined forces to create an all-new comic series set in the PROTOTYPE universe. With the game due out April 24, 2012 from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), fans looking for a jumpstart at getting a deeper look into the world of PROTOTYPE 2 should keep an eye out for this exciting collaboration launching February 15, 2012.
Hand-held gaming fans with a taste for scary stories and paranormal activity have something special to look forward to this year. Nintendo of America has confirmed plans to launch Spirit Camera™: The Cursed Memoir, an immersive, horror-themed game developed exclusively for the portable Nintendo 3DS™ system, across North America on – when else? – Friday, April 13.
January 13, MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse Originals is proud to announce two new amazing series from critically acclaimed creators Matt Kindt and Gilbert Hernandez!