BOOM! Studios Announces Webstore Promotions

 

BOOM! Studios is happy to announce several sale promotions in its webstore for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday to kick off the 2013 holiday shopping season! The BOOM! Studios webstore can be found at boom-studios.com.

The promotions are as follows:
 

ALL WEEKEND LONG (starts Thursday, Nov. 28, 8:00 p.m. PST; ends Monday, Dec. 2, 11:59 p.m. PST)

·         Every order over $25.00 qualifies for free domestic shipping

·         All trade paperbacks of licensed titles (i.e. ADVENTURE TIME, ROBOCOP, PEANUTS, BRAVEST WARRIORS, PLANET OF THE APES, and more) in stock are 15% off

·         Several bundle packs will be discounted (check the site for details)
 

BLACK FRIDAY (starts Thursday, Nov. 28, 8:00 p.m. PST; ends Friday, Nov. 29, 11:59 p.m. PST)

·         Get 25% off all orders from $60.00 to $99.99

·         Get 35% off all orders from $100.00 and up
 

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (Nov. 30, starts 12:00 a.m. PST; ends 11:59 p.m. PST)

·         All leather-bound Archaia editions in stock are 50% off

·         All other Archaia items in stock are 25% off
 

BONUS BOOM! SUNDAY (Dec. 1, starts 12:00 a.m. PST; ends 11:59 p.m. PST)

·        All trade paperbacks of licensed titles* in stock jump to 25% off (*Excludes ADVENTURE TIME products)
 

CYBER MONDAY (Dec. 2, starts 12:00 a.m. PST; ends 11:59 p.m. PST)

·         Free mystery gift packed with every order

·         Buy one, get one free for all main covers (A or B) to single issues in stock

·         Any order over $50.00 is automatically entered into a raffle to win THE ULTIMATE GIFT PACK, featuring one copy of every single issue** BOOM! Studios and KaBOOM! has released in 2013 to date (**Some issues may be filled with variant covers)

 

BOOM! Studios wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

 

ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS
Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is the home of Mike Carey’s SUICIDE RISK, Clive Barker’s NEXT TESTAMENT and HELLRAISER, Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos’ FAIRY QUEST, PLANET OF THE APES, Max Bemis’ POLARITY and Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 GUNS was recently released as a feature film from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Jim Davis’ GARFIELD, Cartoon Network’s ADVENTURE TIME and REGULAR SHOW, Mike Kunkel’s HEROBEAR AND THE KID, and Roger Langridge’s Eisner Award-winning SNARKED. In June 2013, BOOM! acquired Archaia Entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning graphic novel publisher of MOUSE GUARD, COW BOY, GUNNERKRIGG COURT, RUST, SPERA, JIM HENSON’S TALE OF SAND, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, and many other great titles. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios entered into a unique first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox, giving the studio access to its library of titles and giving the publisher access to Fox's vast catalog of films.

James Franco and Seth Rogen Recreate Kanye West Video

James Franco and Seth Rogen just won the Internet. The comedians have created a shot-for-shot remake of the Kanye West video 'Bound 2' which features Kim Kardashian. Watch both and compare. What makes this even funnier is that we know Kanye doesn't have a sense of humor. I can only imagine what kind of a fit he threw when he saw it.


 

BOOM! Studios Announces New Imprint BOOM! BOX, An Experimental Line of Titles Created Just ‘For the Love of it’

 

Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is excited to announce BOOM! Box, a new imprint that aims to push the envelope with experimental content from some of the brightest, forward-thinking creators in comics today. The new line of titles kicks off in December with the debut of THE MIDAS FLESH, a new, original series from the creative team behind the KaBOOM! line of ADVENTURE TIME comics, writer Ryan North and artists Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. BOOM! Box joins the publisher’s other imprints, which include KaBOOM!, BOOM! Town, and Archaia.

“This imprint is about new ideas and unique ways of doing things,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “Shannon Watters, our mastermind editor behind ADVENTURE TIME, REGULAR SHOW, and BRAVEST WARRIORS, has brought some amazing talent into BOOM! over the last couple years. These are creators that have inspired us; they have an undeniably energizing spirit to what they do, and all have their own stories to tell. That jump-started the idea to give them—and other great creators we’ve come to know who aren’t involved in KaBOOM!—the opportunity to go wild and come up with their most outrageous ideas—and for us to say, ‘Yes, we will publish that.’ It’s about experimenting, having fun, and embracing the limitless form of comics.”

BOOM! Box titles will vary in genre, tone, format, and creative vision, but will share a gleeful energy focused on creating comics purely “for the love of it.” The imprint will also focus on introducing successful creators from outside the direct comic market into the traditional print comic market, including web cartoonists, illustrators, and fine artists.

“BOOM! Box is meant to be a gleeful space for creators to explore projects that are exciting or challenging for them, as well as giving them the means to do so,” said Editor Shannon Watters. “We’re interested in publishing comics under this imprint that are a ball to read...no murderbots or male protagonists with a tortured past, perhaps, but dinosaur planets and adventuring best pals and plenty of graphic storytelling made with love.”

BOOM! Box will launch in December with the release of THE MIDAS FLESH #1, a sci-fi adventure taking inspiration from the mythological man who could turn everything he touched into gold. Inspired by a strip from Ryan North’s immensely popular webcomic, Dinosaur Comics, THE MIDAS FLESH follows a space crew as they return to Earth—a planet that has been completely sectioned off, abandoned, and transformed into gold—in the hopes of finding something to help fight a merciless Federation from further expanding its wrath across the universe.

Future series and projects from BOOM! Box will be announced in coming months as the imprint is carefully curated and expanded organically.

BOOM! Studios' Collected Editions & Graphic Novels Now Available on ComiXology

BOOM! Studios’ bestsellers now available to fans worldwide on comiXology across iPad, iPhone, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8 & comiXology.com

  

BOOM! Studios, publisher of Eisner and Harvey Award-winning comics and graphic novels, announced today the roll out debut of collected editions and original graphic novels on comiXology – the revolutionary digital comics platform available across the iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8 and comixology.com. This brings fan-favorite collections like Irredeemable, Incorruptible, Hellraiser, Bravest Warriors and more to comiXology’s worldwide audience today, with the entire back catalog to debut shortly.

“We’re excited to finally make our entire catalog of collected editions and original graphic novels available through comiXology!” said BOOM! Studios Founder and CEO Ross Richie. “We’ve been talking about making our backlist catalog available digitally in collected form for some time and it’s a great way to help cap the amazing year BOOM! has been having. With new fans discovering our brand every day through series like Adventure Time, Day Men, Suicide Risk, and Herobear and the Kid, what better time to make everything available? I’m really excited about all of the co-promotions we have planned with comiXology as we roll out new editions!”

“We’re thrilled to help expand BOOM! Studios’ digital presence with the release of all of these outstanding collections and graphic novels,” said comiXology co-founder and CEO David Steinberger. “Now fans who were always curious to start series like the critically acclaimed Irredeemable and Incorruptible or the hilarious Bravest Warriors get their chance while also experiencing these series in our immersive Guided View reading technology that only comiXology brings.”

The full list of BOOM! Studios collected editions now available on comiXology are below with many more debuting in the coming weeks:

• 28 Days Later Omnibus  & Vols. 1 – 6
• 2 Guns
• Cthulhu Tales Omnibus Vol. 1 - 2
• Adventure Time Vol. 1
• Adventure Time: Playing With Fire
• Bravest Warriors Vol. 1
• Deathmatch Vols. 1 - 2
• Hellraiser Masterpieces Vols. 1 – 2
• Hellraiser Vols. 1 - 4
• Higher Earth Vol. 1
• Hypernaturals Vol. 1
• Incorruptible Vols. 1 - 7
• Irredeemable Vols. 1 - 10
• Supurbia Vol. 1

With over 40,000 comics and graphic novels from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and unique Guided View reading experience is available across the iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8 and the Web—making it the best digital platform for comic and graphic novel fans worldwide.

 

ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS

Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is the home of Mike Carey’s SUICIDE RISK, Clive Barker’s NEXT TESTAMENT and HELLRAISER, Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos’ FAIRY QUEST, PLANET OF THE APES, Max Bemis’ POLARITY and Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 GUNS was recently released as a feature film from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Jim Davis’ GARFIELD, Cartoon Network’s ADVENTURE TIME and REGULAR SHOW, Mike Kunkel’s HEROBEAR AND THE KID, and Roger Langridge’s Eisner Award-winning SNARKED. In June 2013, BOOM! acquired Archaia Entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning graphic novel publisher of MOUSE GUARD, COW BOY, GUNNERKRIGG COURT, RUST, SPERA, JIM HENSON’S TALE OF SAND, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, and many other great titles. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios entered into a unique first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox, giving the studio access to its library of titles and giving the publisher access to Fox's vast catalog of films.

ABOUT COMIXOLOGY

ComiXology has revolutionized the comic book and graphic novel industry by delivering a cloud-based digital comics platform that makes discovering, buying, and reading comics more fun than ever before. ComiXology’s Guided View™ reading technology transforms the comic book medium into an immersive and cinematic experience, helping comiXology become one of iTunes top 10 grossing iPad apps in both 2011 and 2012. Offering the broadest library of comic book content from the top 75 publishers, and including independent creators as well, comiXology will not stop until everyone on the face of the planet has become a comic book fan.  A privately held company, comiXology is based in New York City.  For more information visit www.comixology.com.

McFarlane Toys Reveals Highly Limited Edition Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Edward Kenway Statue

Only 1,000 Statues Produced Worldwide: 

Available on12/13 at McFarlane Toys Online Store

From one of the most anticipated video games of the year, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, McFarlane Toys  is bringing to life the charismatic yet brutal pirate captain, Edward Kenway, as an exclusive limited-edition resin statue. McFarlane Toys'™ highly detailed, hand-painted, cold-cast resin statue depicts the main character of the video game franchise-- the brash, rebel pirate captain Edward Kenway. His skill with a sword and disdain for authority earn him the respect of pirate legends, like Blackbeard, but thrust him into an ancient conflict that threatens to destroy everything the pirates have built.

The meticulously sculpted and hand-painted statue captures Edward Kenway as he appears in key game art.  The in-game accurate statue features Edward striding confidently ashore, with sword and pistol in hand, waves lapping at his boots, and a dead rival pirate at his feet. McFarlane’s Edward Kenway statue perfectly captures the mix of sea and land, of pirate and Assassin, in the authentic detail that defines Assassin's Creed IV.

With acute attention to detail, this statue was designed by Todd McFarlane and his award-winning McFarlane Toys Design Group, in conjunction with the Assassin's Creed® franchise video game creators at Ubisoft.

The Edward Kenway statue stands approximately 14-inches tall on its base, spans more than 14-inches from the tip of his coat tail to the end of his weapon and stands on an 11.5 inch wide circular base.  The statue depicts Edward in his pirate Assassin outfit, complete with long jacket, hood, hidden blade gauntlet, skull-shaped buckle, sword and dual pistols. The limited-edition statue features an exceptionally detailed base that replicates the appearance of the seawater that rotates 360-degrees. Additionally, the base features a custom plaque that is individually and sequentially numbered and embossed with the official Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag logo.  The statue is highly limited to ONLY 1,000 total pieces worldwide. As an added bonus, each statue includes a Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by the internationally acclaimed artist and McFarlane Toys creator Todd McFarlane.

McFarlane Toys will also offer 50 of the 1,000 statues in the extremely-limited "Unpainted Artist Proof" variant--primed in flat grey and ready for customization or to be displayed as is by collectors in its rawest form.  Each statue will be feature a custom plaque that is individually and sequentially to reflect the limited production run of 50.

The limited edition Edward Kenway Statue and "Unpainted Artist Proof" collectible statues will retail for $295 each  (free shipping and handling; only available  in the U.S. and Canada) and will be available to purchase on the McFarlane Toys online store (http://www.McfarlaneToysStore.com) Friday, December 13, 2013.  A limited quantity of Edward Kenway statues will be available through Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc.

Stay tuned to McFarlane.com  for more info on this statue, along with news on all the awesome products from McFarlane Toys.   

Breaking Bad Alternate Ending Surfaces on YouTube

An alternate ending to the series finale of Breaking Bad has been posted on YouTube under the account of Michael Davies (apparently, the Talking Bad producer). The video is most likely to pop up as a DVD/Blu-ray extra on the upcoming release. Whether or not it does end up on disc, this the ending that Malcolm in the Middle fans have been waiting for. It's amazing how Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek slip back into their Malcolm characters after so many years.

BBC Debuts New Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Minisode 'The Night of The Doctor'

The BBC debuted a new minisode today with a HUGE surprise. Watch it here via Youtube:




In an interview about "The Night of The Doctor" over on the official Doctor Who website, showrunner Steven Moffat said, "The completist in me… the ‘box set man’ in me wants every box ticked and I wanted every regeneration scene!" The fanboy in me wants to believe that Christopher Eccleston will make an appearance in "The Day of The Doctor." McGann publicly denied involvement in the official anniversary celebration and we know that Eccleston and Moffat met about the possibility of returning to the role. At this years San Diego Comic Con Moffat was quoted as saying, "I have lied my arse off for months. You know nothing so don't make presumptions." With the surprise we got today, could we get a Hurt/Eccleston regeneration?

BOOM! STUDIOS CONFIRMS 'DAY MEN' #2 BOOM! STUDIOS CONFIRMS 'DAY MEN' #2 ADDITIONAL PROMOTION

On December 11th, BOOM! Studios will release the second issue of DAY MEN, the original series created and co-written by Matt Gagnon (FREELANCERS), co-written by Michael Alan Nelson (PROTOCOL: ORPHANS, Supergirl) and illustrated by luminary artist Brian Stelfreeze (Wednesday Comics).

The first issue met with critical and commercial success, garnering numerous positive reviews along with an almost immediate sellout of the first printing. Additionally, Universal Pictures optioned the rights to produce a DAY MEN feature film within a month of the debut of the series. Issue #2 was originally solicited through June Previews for August 2013 release. Due to the extended delay, BOOM! Studios is pleased to share plans for additional promotion and rewards for retailers and fans continuing to support this unique original series. Creator and BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon shares the details in a special letter below:
 

Dear Retailers and Readers,

Please fasten your seat belts and prepare for landing. We're approaching our final destination.

To put it another way, DAY MEN #2 will be in stores December 11th! You can insert your "It's a Christmas miracle!" jokes here. So...when DAY MEN launched, it quickly amassed a wellspring of critical and commercial success. And for that, we need to thank all of our readers and the retail community for embracing the series. It's a unique book to produce, and one that sort of runs contrary to the monthly publishing schedule. So my feeling is this: if this series is going to be a little different, then it's only fair that we, as the publisher, be different in how we're approaching our support of retailers and readers. It's a two-way street. As you read on you'll see some of the incentives that we're offering for our awesome retail partners and readers.

It's funny, as Editor-in-Chief of BOOM! Studios for going on four years, and another two before that as Managing Editor, I've implemented an era of discipline and reliability for our shipping schedule. It's one of the hallmarks of our company—something I personally take very seriously—and one of the accomplishments I'm most proud of. Ask anyone at BOOM! and they'll tell you I'm borderline rigid about executing our production schedule flawlessly. To boil down my philosophy of publishing comics to its simplest components, it's about "great comics, on time." I believe in delivering the highest-quality stories and doing it on a schedule that fulfills on our solicitation promises to retailers. Look no further than POLARITY, SUICIDE RISK, SIX-GUN GORILLA, HIT, IMAGINE AGENTS, and so many more for that philosophy in practice.

So of course, it's the irony of all ironies that my own book is a different animal altogether.

One thing, I can flat-out guarantee: This book isn't going away. This isn't one of those vanity projects that comes out with one issue in hopes that the media rights are exploited, and then unceremoniously walks off into the forest. Mike, Brian and I are 100% committed to DAY MEN and the stories we have to tell. It's the only series I'm working on and the only series Bri is working on, period. Weeks after DAY MEN #1 came out, it was picked up by Universal for a feature film deal. This doesn't affect the publishing in any way. Literally, nothing has changed in that regard. Retailers and fans have asked so I wanted to address the question head on. We're as focused on the series now as we were on day one.

Brian is putting an insane amount of effort into DAY MEN. He's reaching for (and achieving) career-best work. This is a physically and emotionally draining process. He hasn't taken on a project of this scope and volume in a very long time, maybe ever. He's truly going for broke. We're aiming to make every issue of DAY MEN an event.

So here's how we're going to support our retail partners/readers and have their backs in this pursuit. These are special rewards we're offering on issue #2, and this is an approach we’ll take for each issue moving forward:

• EVERY retailer who orders DAY MEN #2 is going to receive two copies of a special George Pérez variant cover, free of charge. No strings. No order minimums. It's a gift—a thank you. Whether you hide them away for posterity, gift them to your biggest DAY MEN fans, or sell them to underwrite the cost of your DAY MEN #2 stock, they're our gift to you. The cover is beautiful. And if you do the math (two copies multiplied by the number of DM stores ordering DAY MEN), it's clear to see how this is one of the rarer Pérez pieces around. It also has the distinction of being the only comic book cover George has drawn in 2013 and his first published BOOM! Studios work. It's no secret that George is (courageously) dealing with some eye troubles that, as of writing this, have forced him to undergo surgery to see. Naturally, that hasn’t stopped George. The legend can do with one working eye what us mere mortals could only dream of. Check out how great his take on DAY MEN is!
  
  
  Day Men #2 Variant Cover by George Pérez

• Okay, I'm really excited about this one. The top 50 retailers who order the highest quantities of DAY MEN #2 will be dubbed the "50 Families." In DAY MEN, there are 50 families of vampires that secretly control the world. Well, in the retail community, we're going to sign up 50 retailers that not-so-secretly hold some serious influence in the industry! If you're anointed as one of the 50 Families, you're going to receive some special items that are exclusive to your network. For issue #2, it's going to be a three-color, handmade, 18" x 24" screenprint featuring Brian's art and created by LA-based artist David Kloc, with the name of your store elegantly inscribed on the print by artist/designer Hannah Nance Partlow. There's one other nice little touch to the print that I'll leave as a surprise. We'll also be listing these 50 stores in the comics to promote their operations. Future issues will have additional incentives for the 50 Families of retail.
  
  
  
  For our fans, our loyal readers who are picking up the single issues, we're going to offer a little something special in issue #2. Check out the backmatter of the issue for more info. I think you'll dig it.

If you're a retailer looking to support DAY MEN and need some extra help, don't hesitate to reach out to retaileroutreach@boom-studios.com.

Those of you who know my story know that I come from a comic book retail background as a buyer. It's where I got my start in the industry; I have an immense amount of respect for the Direct Market retailer and their role in this medium. That background has informed my point-of-view as an Editor-in-Chief and a creator. And it's in part informed the BOOM! philosophy and operation itself. We're lucky to have a huge cross-section of people in the industry right now who are trying to push it forward. These are people that are supporting original stories, new ideas, and different ways of doing things. And there are some amazing retailers who are at the forefront.

It would be impossible to thank all the retailers I'd like in one sitting. But I do need to give a shout-out to a few retailers that went above and beyond for DAY MEN. These are organizations that dug deep and took a position on the book. Larry's Comics gave us a much-needed foothold in New England, where our story primarily takes place. I'm very thankful to have them as a supporter. Also, Marc Nathan of Cards, Comics, & Collectibles and Gary Dills of Laughing Ogre Comics went in on an exclusive cover. Those guys are huge boosters for the series and we're lucky to have them as part of the “We Are BOOM!” team.

Finally, thanks to all of our readers. I've can't even tell you how much your enthusiasm and dedication means to us. We're honored to have you on this journey, straight up. We'll be there with you when the sun rises on December 11th.

Lux in Tenebris,

Matt Gagnon

@mattegagnon

 

DAY MEN #2 will arrive in stores on December 11th and carries a retail price of $3.99. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one! It’s also available for order directly from boom-studios.com.
   

Sony Releases New RoboCop Trailer and One-Sheet

Synopsis- 

In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years - and it's meant billions for OmniCorp's bottom line. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) - a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit - is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine pursuing justice.
                

San Francisco to be Turned Into Gotham City for Miles' Make-A-Wish

Via Make-A-Wish:

Come join us for a fun-filled day of everything Bat as a young crime-fighter captures villains and saves the day on November 15th!

Miles may only be 5 years old but he is fighting a very adult battle, one that we hope he will win. Miles has leukemia. He is a bright, positive, little boy who finds inspiration in super-heroes. When we interviewed Miles for a wish, he surprised even his parents: Miles wants to be Batkid!

On November 15^th, Miles will get his wish! The day will begin with a breaking news story. San Francisco’s Police Chief will ask if anyone knows the whereabouts of Batkid. The city needs his help to fight crime and capture villains! Our little Batkid, along with Batman, will be ready to answer the call!

After rescuing a damsel-in-distress from the Hyde Street cable-car tracks in Nob Hill, then capturing the Riddler in the act of robbing a downtown vault, Batkid will enjoy lunch at the Burger Bar, near Union Square. After lunch, he will get a special message from the Police Chief and go to the window where he will look down and see a huge crowd of volunteers jumping up and down pleading for Batkid’s help. Why? The Penguin has just kidnapped a famous San Francisco mascot (Lou Seal)! The batmobile will be visible on Union Square, (a convertible offering a view of the crime in progress), and the chase will be on!

After apprehending the Penguin, Batkid will make a final stop at City Hall where the Mayor of San Francisco, Ed Lee, along with the Police Chief, will congratulate him on his daring feats of justice and present him with a key to the city. We hope to have a huge crowd of volunteers and donors there to cheer him on and thank our Batkid!

This is a great opportunity to witness the magic of a wish in action and a perfect outing for kids, families, and Bat-fans everywhere!

Here are ways you can participate:

1) You are invited to catch the action in one of these locations and cheer on Batkid as he fights crime and battles villains:

• Look on as a flashmob warns Batkid that the Penguin has kidnapped Lou Seal and see them speed away from Union Square - AT CAPACITY
• Join in a massive celebration at City Hall at 2pm as SF Mayor, Ed Lee, and the Police Chief present Miles with a key to the city and congratulates him on a job well done (approximately 2:00pm) - RSVP

2) You are welcome to capture it on film, video, and in print. We are happy to provide you with additional information about Miles, his wish, our organization, and the sequence of events. 

Please RSVP if you plan to participate!

*Make sure to use the #sfbatkid hashtag whenever you are sharing information about Miles' wish!*

Nickelodeon's original TV Movie 'Jinxed' Premieres Nov. 29th

The Murphy family sets out to reverse the curse in Jinxed, Nickelodeon’s hilarious brand-new original TV movie starring Ciara Bravo (Big Time Rush) and Jack Griffo (The Thundermans), premiering on Friday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). The 90-minute comedy follows the misadventures of Meg Murphy (Bravo) whose family has been magically cursed with “Murphy’s Law”, a spell of never-ending bad luck. Meg sets off on a zany journey to break the 100-year-old jinx that has caused the Murphys to become the unluckiest family ever.

“Jinxed is Nickelodeon’s fun and contemporary take on the old adage of ‘Murphy’s Law,’ infused with a positive message to embrace who you are,” said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. “Ciara Bravo and Jack Griffo team up to take fans on an amazing larger-than-life journey filled with humor, action and romance.”

Jinxed follows Meg Murphy (Bravo), a 14-year-old girl whose family has been magically cursed with “Murphy’s Law.” While spending the summer at her grandpa’s (Jay Brazeau) house, Meg develops a friendship with a local cutie named Brett (Griffo). The possibility of romance probes Meg to discover the way to break the family’s “if anything can go wrong, it will” curse. She and her daredevil little brother, Charlie (Jacob Bertrand, Marvin Marvin), set off on a hilarious, calamity-filled adventure to try to turn their family’s luck around once and for all, and give Meg the normal life she's always dreamed of living.
Fans can visit nick.com/jinxed to access an exclusive sneak peek of the movie, photo galleries, quizzes, challenges and behind-the-scenes photos and videos of the cast.




Jinxed is executive produced by Scott McAboy (Swindle, Big Time Movie, Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh). The movie is directed by Stephen Herek (The Mighty Ducks, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, and the Academy Award-nominated Mr. Holland’s Opus) from a teleplay by Aury Wallington (Sex and the City, Veronica Mars, Cupid’s Christmas) and Neal Israel, based on an unproduced script by Bill Timoney.

BBC Releases Official Synopsis for 'Day of the Doctor'

In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London’s National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor’s own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.

Official Call of Duty®: Ghosts Live-Action Trailer - "Epic Night Out"

The official Call of Duty®: Ghosts live action trailer, directed by James Mangold and featuring Megan Fox, follows four buddies on the trip of a lifetime through Las Vegas and beyond. Call of Duty: Ghosts is out today in stores everywhere.

ARCHAIA DOUBLE DIPS, SHIPPING 'HOPELESS: MAINE VOL. 2' AND 'OLD CITY BLUES' VOL. 2 OGNs NOV. 13

 
  

 

November 5,  2013 (Los Angeles, CA) Award-winning publisher Archaia Entertainment, an imprint of BOOM! Studios, is excited to announce the launch of two original graphic novels on Nov. 13 that are both sequels to popular titles. Hopeless, Maine Vol. 2: Inheritance by Tom and Nimue Brown and Old City Blues Vol. 2 by Giannis Milonogiannis are follow-ups that readers have long been anticipating, and are releasing just in time for the holidays!

HOPELESS, MAINE VOL. 2: INHERITANCE
Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $19.95 U.S.
Page Count: 96 pages
Format: Hardcover, 6” x 9”, full color
Genre: Fantasy
On-sale Date: Nov. 13 in comic shops, Nov. 26 in bookstores
Written by  Nimue Brown
Illustrated by Tom Brown
Cover by  Tom Brown
Rating: T – TEEN (12 and up, may contain mild violence or mild profanity)
WHY WE LOVE IT: In HOPELESS, MAINE VOL. 1: PERSONAL DEMONS, the husband-and-wife team of Tom and Nimue Brown hooked us with their spooky tale of the mysterious, young Salamandra and their Gothic-inspired artwork, so we're ready for more!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Fans of stories like Tom Siddell's GUNNERKRIGG COURT, Ted Naifeh's Courtney Crumrin, and Roman Dirge's Lenore, the Cute Little Dead Girl will see parallels, but the Browns have created an engaging universe in which a young woman becomes empowered—so to speak!
WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Continue with the adventures of young Salamandra, the orphaned, mysterious, witch-in-training on the haunted island of Hopeless, Maine. When Sal discovers she might have a grandfather living on the island, she seeks him out, only to find him full of even more mystery than the rest of her past. Before she can unravel the secrets of her family’s past, however, her best friend, Owen, is thrust into a family trauma of his own. Salamandra must choose between helping Owen and finding the home and family she has always longed for.

OLD CITY BLUES VOL. 2
Original Graphic Novel Softcover
Retail Price: $12.95 U.S.
Page Count: 200 pages
Format: Softcover, 5” x 7.5”, black and white
Genre: Sci-Fi
On-sale Date: Nov. 13 in comic shops, Nov. 26 in bookstores
Written by Giannis Milonogiannis
Illustrated by Giannis Milonogiannis
Cover by Giannis Milonogiannis
Rating: T – TEEN (12 and up, may contain mild violence or mild profanity)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Milonogiannis’ style is "Ghost in the Shell" meets "Blade Runner," with an energetic grittiness all of its own. Straight off an acclaimed run on Image Comics’ Prophet, we're excited for Milonogiannis to dive back into the world of New Athens to bring us a brand-new story from the OLD CITY BLUES universe.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: If you liked OLD CITY BLUES VOL. 1 for its hard-boiled, sci-fi cop action, you'll love this new volume with more of Milonogiannis' fast-paced, supercharged storytelling of a post-apocalyptic society, reminiscent of stories like "Akira" and "I, Robot."
WHAT IT'S ABOUT: The next chapter in the critically acclaimed OLD CITY BLUES series! The year is 2049. Southeastern Europe. Built on the ruins of the country once known as Greece, New Athens is a city crawling with life—low-life, that is. From mech smugglers and drug dealers, to corrupt politicians and all-too-powerful corporations, the city is at the mercy of high-tech criminals. And it’s up to Detective Solano, Thermidor, and the rest of the New Athens Special Police to keep the city in order. This edition collects “Private Enemy” and the brand-new “Prosthetic Corpus” story arcs.
 

About Archaia Entertainment
Archaia (archaia.com) is a multi-award-winning graphic novel publisher with more than 75 renowned publishing brands, including such domestic and international hits as MOUSE GUARD, RUST, COW BOY, CURSED PIRATE GIRL, GUNNERKRIGG COURT, and ARTESIA. Archaia has also published an entire line of graphic novels in partnership with The Jim Henson Company, including the multiple award-winning JIM HENSON'S TALE OF SAND and such beloved tales as THE DARK CRYSTAL, THE STORYTELLER, and FRAGGLE ROCK. In addition to its partnership with Henson, Archaia has forged creative partnerships with storytellers in all facets of the entertainment industry, resulting in print and digital expansions of such noted properties as BLEEDOUT and HAWKEN (video games), IMMORTALS and PLANET OF THE APES (film), and SPACE: 1999 (television). Alongside these celebrated titles, Archaia has released English translations of numerous renowned foreign titles to much fanfare, including THE KILLER, Sergio Toppi’s SHARAZ-DE: TALES FROM THE ARABIAN NIGHTS, and THE SECRET HISTORY. In June 2013, Archaia was acquired by BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com). Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent.

BOOM! Studios Teases Bee and PuppyCat For 2014

ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS

Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is the home of Mike Carey’s SUICIDE RISK, Clive Barker’s NEXT TESTAMENT and HELLRAISER, Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos’ FAIRY QUEST, PLANET OF THE APES, Max Bemis’ POLARITY and Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 GUNS was recently released as a feature film from Universal Pictures starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Jim Davis’ GARFIELD, Cartoon Network’s ADVENTURE TIME and REGULAR SHOW, Mike Kunkel’s HEROBEAR AND THE KID, and Roger Langridge’s Eisner Award-winning SNARKED. In June 2013, BOOM! Studios acquired Archaia Entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning graphic novel publisher of MOUSE GUARD, COW BOY, GUNNERKRIGG COURT, RUST, SPERA, JIM HENSON’S TALE OF SAND, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, and other many great titles. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios entered into an exclusive partnership with 20th Century Fox, giving the studio access to its library of combined titles, and giving the publisher access to Fox's vast catalog of films. 

McFarlane Toys’ Rabbids® Invasion Coming Spring 2014

Inspired by Nickelodeon’s Hit TV Series

and the Global Video Game Sensation

New Line of Figures, Plush and Novelty to Launch 2014

McFarlane Toys announced it is creating a line of Ubisoft® Rabbids® action-figures, plush and novelty toys based on the successful Rabbids video game franchise and Rabbids Invasion, the new 26-episode CG animated television series,  which debuted  in August and became a hit on Nickelodeon. The extensive toy line will start hitting retailers in spring 2014.

McFarlane Toys will produce a full product line inspired by the hilarious, impulsive and pop-culture loving Rabbids.  Products will include figures, customizable figures, plush, collectible figures and accessories in a variation of sizes and materials, as well as novelty toys with electronic light and sound features. The suggested retail prices will range from $3.99 and up. 

Created in 2006, the wacky, mischievous Rabbids have become a global sensation with more than 14 million video games sold worldwide and hundreds of licensed products that feature the Rabbids characters.   Viral videos starring the Rabbids have attracted more than 71 million views on YouTube.   The Rabbids phenomenon currently extends across multiple genres including parodies, videos, illustrations and consumer products.  Ubisoft Motion Pictures has collaborated with Nickelodeon to produce the new hit television series Rabbids Invasion based on the Rabbids franchise. McFarlane will capture the Rabbids humor and hijinks from the TV show with figurines based on specific characters from the series. 

McFarlane Toys’ Founder and CEO Todd McFarlane is working directly with creative teams from Ubisoft’s studios to capture fan-favorite and key iconic moments from the Rabbids history in order to bring to life the storytelling that McFarlane Toys is best known for with its fans.

“As an artist, I’m always looking for creative inspiration and I’m a big fan of humor, especially the irreverent and unpredictable humor theme that runs throughout the Rabbids franchise,” said Todd McFarlane. “I have completely been immersed in the Rabbids universe and it has allowed my and my company’s, creative juices to run wild.  We have been putting the full range of all my company’s talents toward creating some of the funniest and unique products McFarlane Toys has ever produced.”  

"The Rabbids have invaded the world and wreaked havoc through absurd and hilarious storylines,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of marketing and sales, Ubisoft. “We know Todd will bring the crazy and unique personalities to life in the products for consumers to enjoy.”

This exciting new line of merchandise from McFarlane Toys will be geared toward the youth to young adult market, both male and female, and will hit North America stores nationwide spring 2014.  McFarlane Toys, well-known for its enormously successful action figure collaborations with blockbuster entertainment and pop-culture properties, is developing one of its largest licensing programs ever around the Rabbids Invasion television show franchise.

As for the furry creatures themselves, they had one thing to say about the news: “Bwaaaah!”