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Anthony Andujar Jr. ReedPOP Reveals MAJOR Marvel Integration for Special Edition: NYC — Inaugural Comic Book Event
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Event Highlighted by Marvel Young Guns Panel and Marvel Unlimited+ Members Only Event
Special Edition: NYC just got a little more Marvel-ous. Today ReedPOP, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, announces the comic book publisher will be joining the inaugural event with an onsite booth, all-star panels, exclusive giveaways, and the creation of an exclusive poster. Staying true to the message of the show, this will give fans the unique opportunity to connect with Marvel artists and socialize in exciting new ways. Held in the birthplace of comics, New York City, the inaugural event is scheduled to take place on June 14-15 at Javits Center North. Marvel will be located in booth 302.
The Marvel lineup at this year’s show includes:
MARVEL: All-New Young Guns
Saturday 12:15
Marvel’s newest superstar illustrators – assembled on one stage! Originally launched in 2004, the Young Guns program has shined a spotlight on the best and brightest in the comic book industry early in their careers. Now, join Marvel’s ALL-NEW YOUNG GUNS as they unveil exclusive imagery, explain their methods and influences, discuss how they got into the industry and more! The panel will include:
• Mahmud Asrar
• Ryan Stegman
• Sara Pichelli
• Valerio Schiti
• Nick Bradshaw
• David Marquez
MARVEL: Next Big Thing
Saturday 2:45pm
Want to start reading Marvel comics? There’s no better time than Marvel NOW! And there’s no better place to learn about our thrilling and creatively diverse All-New Marvel NOW series than this panel! PLUS – What cataclysmic event begins this September in AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS? And what exactly is the monumental fall 2014 Avengers and X-Men event, AXIS? You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers! Don’t miss exciting discussion of current and future projects as editors & writers spill the beans on all things MARVEL!
Marvel Unlimited+ MEMBERS ONLY Event
Sunday 11:15
Join Executive Editorial Director of Digital Ryan Penagos as well as Marvel editors and top creators for a private panel discussion of what’s happening inside the Marvel Universe. Get FREE merchandise (while supplies last), sneak peeks of upcoming comics, Q&A Session to answer all your burning questions and more! Marvel Unlimited Plus Members ONLY – show your Member Card or confirmation email at the Marvel Booth for event credentials.
As part of the booth giveaways, Marvel will give fans the opportunity to get their hands on Iron Man masks, All-New Young Guns previews samplers, and Original Sin glow-in-the dark bouncy ball eyeballs. Special Edition: NYC will be the last chance for fans to get one of the original run eyeballs before they transition to a new look in August. The poster, illustrated by the All-New Young Guns artists, features a sextuplet of heroes and villains including Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Rogue, Dr. Strange, Havok, and Medusa. It will be available at select comic book stores and at the Javits Center during the show.
“Special Edition: NYC was created to meet consumer demand for more comic book experiences, while at the same time providing truly unique and interesting experiences,” said Lance Fensterman, Global Senior Vice President of ReedPOP. “Marvel’s addition fits the bill and we couldn’t be more excited about the way they’re going to connect with fans. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity.”
With more than 130,000 fans in attendance and an estimated $70 million impact on New York City during New York Comic Con 2013, the event has become the East Coast’s biggest and most exciting popular culture convention with the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Fans have been clamoring for a greater specialization on comics, especially in the comic book, publishing, media and licensing capital of the world – New York City.
Fans can buy tickets at the Special Edition: NYC site. All upcoming Guest appearances and panel submissions can be found on the website or on the Special Edition: NYC social media pages (Twitter, Facebook & Instagram).
Movie Review: X-Men: Days Of Future Past (20th Century Fox)
In 2000, 20th Century Fox and director Bryan Singer brought one of comics most popular teams to the big screen. X-Men was a hit. So much so, that it warranted an even better sequel. The films made actor Hugh Jackman a household name. And set the standard for comic book films.
And then everything fell apart.
Singer decided to leave the franchise and direct Superman Returns (which bombed). The third X-Men film was placed in director Brett Ratner hands. At the time, Ratner was only known for those God awful Rush Hour films. So Ratner took the X-Men franchise, and drove it into the ground. Leaving a bad taste in fans’ mouths.
But the pain didn’t stop there. The producers decided to do a Wolverine solo film, which at the time made sense. The problem was, it just plain sucked.
Thankfully director Matthew Vaughn took up the reigns and did X-Men: First Class. The film dealt with events that happened years before the first X-Men film. But as wonderful of a film it was, it’s continuity didn’t match up to the previous three X-Men films. It made fans confused about the entire timeline. And even more fans wanted the X-Men film rights returned Marvel Studios. So when Fox announced a new X-Men film with Bryan Singer at the helm again, fans weren’t just upset. They were pretty much rioting on the net. They didn’t have doubts. They had hatred.
Well, let me be one of the first people to say they fixed it!!!
In the new film, X-Men: Days of Future Past, it is very loosely based on the story line of the same name that ran in Uncanny X-Men #141-142.
In the future, mutants are either put in camps or killed by these giant robots called Sentinels. But the Sentinels became self-aware and rebelled against humanity. I know some of you are reading this and thinking it’s a rip off Terminator, but the the comic story pre-dates the film by 3 years. So who copied who?
Anyhow, to change their future, the X-Men have to send someone into the past to change events from ever happening that lead to this dystopian future. But instead of sending a person back, they can only send back their mind to their younger self. And the only one that can handle this stress is Wolverine. His mission is to help Charles Xavier form the X-Men, and to stop the event that changes everything.
Look, like the rest of you, I was questioning things. How would they ever put this mess back together again? With Bryan Singer directing again, and Matthew Vaughn working on the script, they did a pretty decent job.
I’m not going to lie and say it’s perfect and everything is fixed, but most of the stuff is, and now the franchise can move on. It does bridge the gap between First Class and the first X-Men film. Best of all, this film pretty much wipes X-Men: The Last Stand out of existence. Hee hee!
Most of the cast returned to the roles they’ve made famous, and they do a great job here. But, in case you haven’t already heard, the one who really steals the show is Quicksilver, played by Evan Peters. His big scene is not only action packed, but it’s freaking hilarious.
There are a lot of characters in this film, and the balancing of all of them isn’t that easy. Most of them only appear on screen for a short time. But while they are on screen, they are used extremely well.
One of the minor things about this film that did bug me was there was no Stan Lee cameo. But, just watch very carefully the Senate committee scene. You might just recognize at least two familiar faces.
Seriously, I ended up loving this film more than I thought I would. And it brought back hope to the franchise. I’m seriously looking forward to the next film. If it continues from the point X-Men: Days Of Future Past ended, I’ll be a very happy camper.
This is a film you need to see on the big screen, but, and a very big BUT, do not waste your money on 3D or Imax. Don’t believe the hype because neither added anything to the film. This film wasn’t shot in 3D or Imax, so there’s not point to dish out extra to see it like that.
And as always, stay through the credits. There is a scene at the end.
In closing, if you’re finished reading this review and still think this film won’t be any good until Marvel Studios has the rights again, then you’re an idiot who should not be allowed to have an opinion.
Go see it. It’s awesome.
X-Men: Days Of Future Past opens everywhere on Friday, May 23.
Nerd Management -Ep. 39- Tob Penelope Ropkuh and the Ladybells (Feat. Scott Snyder)
The Nerd boys sit down with comic book writer Scott Snyder! The gang also share their thoughts about all of the EXCITING DC TV news!
We manage to manage all things nerdy! Check out the site at www.nerdmgmt.com and the podcast at http://fanboyfactor.com/category/podcast/nerd-management/
Need your weekly dosage of nerd? Are you a fan of Doctor Who? Comics? Super Hero Movies? Video Games? Then look no further than the “Nerd Management” podcast! Join hosts Alec Ward and Warner Swopes every week to delve into the Sarlac pits of our comic book, movie, and television knowledge. We welcome regular guests from the very learned comic reader to those who’ve barely picked up this months new releases.Nerd Management is:Hosts: Alec Ward and Warner Swopes
Co-Host: Rob Ropke
Blogger: Mikel Inabnit
Sound Crew: Chris Banta and Justin Smith
Co-Host: Rob Ropke
Blogger: Mikel Inabnit
Sound Crew: Chris Banta and Justin Smith
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BIG HERO 6 Teaser Trailer
Disney has released the teaser trailer for BIG HERO 6
With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius—thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion—a robot named Baymax—and transforms the group into a band of high-tech heroes determined to solve the mystery.
Inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, and featuring comic-book style action, “Big Hero 6” is directed by Don Hall (“Winnie the Pooh”) and Chris Williams (“Bolt”), and produced by Roy Conli (“Tangled”). The film hits theaters in 3D on November 7, 2014.
With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who’s catapulted into the midst of a dangerous plot and must transform his closest companion—a robot named Baymax—and a diverse group of friends into a band of high-tech heroes.
Notes:
· “Big Hero 6” is the 54th feature film from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
· Disney veteran Don Hall helmed 2011’s “Winnie the Pooh” and has earned screenplay and/or story credits on Disney features, including “Meet the Robinsons,” “Tarzan” and “The Princess and the Frog.” Chris Williams directed the 2008 feature “Bolt,” as well as the short “Glago’s Guest.” Williams was a key member of the “Mulan” story team, and was nominated for an Annie Award for outstanding individual achievement for writing in an animated feature presentation for his work on “The Emperor’s New Groove.”
· Producer Roy Conli counts among his credits Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2010 hit “Tangled,” as well as “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Hercules,” “Tarzan” and “Treasure Planet.”
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Home Entertainment Review: JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time (Warner)
What if there never Superman never existed? Would the Justice League still be around? And how would it affect future generations of heroes?
Lex Luthor and the Legion of Doom, does get the chance to wipe Superman and the JLA from the current timeline. But due to a rift in time, two potential members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the prominent team of heroes of the 30th century, have to go back in time and set things right. All hope lies in the hands of Karate Kid and Dawnstar. But are these two novice heroes up for the challenge that awaits them.
JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time is definitely a homage to the old Challenge of the Super Friends cartoon. Justice League consists of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Robin, Aquaman, Flash, & Cyborg. While the Legion of Doom consists of Luthor, Bizzaro, Cheetah, Solomon Grundy, Gorilla Good, Black Manta, Captain Cold, and Toyman.
If you are used to the other DC Comics animated features like Justice League: War and Son of Batman, and expect that quality you get there, you’re going to be disappointed. But that’s OK, because YOU are not the target audience here.
Yes, the animation is high quality you might not be used to, but don’t sweat it. This is a family film, that is also a great throwback to Super Friends cartoon. It’s a fun film. Don’t try to over analyze it. Just sit back and enjoy it. It’s a fun film that doesn’t take itself seriously. Personally I think it’s a great way to introduce them the Justice League, and to a lesser extent, the Legion of Super Heroes.
Not every DC animated feature needs to be serious and dark. Have some fun.
The DVD also includes 2 extra features. Both episode from the Super Friends cartoon:
- The All – New Super Friends Hour: The Mysterious Time Creatures
- Super Friends: Elevator to Nowhere
JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time was originally only a Target exclusive. But is now available where ever you buy DVD.
MPH #2 CONNECTING VARIANTS TO FEATURE ART BY ACCLAIMED ARTIST LEINIL FRANCIS YU
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Millarworld
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Millarworld, Image Comics is pleased to reveal two connecting MPH #2 variant covers featuring art by critically-acclaimed artist Leinil Francis Yu and featuring the characters of the Millarworld Universe.
The all-new Millarworld Universe zooms ahead at breakneck speed with the second issue of Millar and Duncan Fegredo’s urban adventure tale, MPH. A good guy dealt a tough hand, Roscoe’s found the perfect Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card in the form of super-speed pills called MPH. Now that he knows who put him away, he’ll find that revenge is a dish best served… lightning fast!
MPH #2 will be available in stores on June 18 and can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code APR140580. Variant cover C featuring art by Leinil Francis Yu will be available for pre-order with Diamond Code APR148239. Variant cover D featuring Yu’s art will be available for pre-order with Diamond Code APR148240.
IDW ENTERTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT ONE TELEVISION TO DEVELOP V-WARS AS A SERIES
Tim Schlattmann To Write The Pilot
IDW Entertainment and Entertainment One Television (eOne Television) announced today that V-Wars will be the first series project developed under the recently announced first-look co-production agreement.
Three-time Emmy® Award nominee Tim Schlattmann (Dexter, Smallville) has been tapped to write the pilot, and will serve as an executive producer on the series. Ted Adams and David Ozer from IDW Entertainment, John Morayniss and Benedict Carver from eOne Television, and David Alpert and Rick Jacobs from Circle of Confusion (The Walking Dead) will also executive produce.
V-Wars is being developed as direct-to-series and is based on the acclaimed IDW Publishing property written by New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Award®-winning author Jonathan Maberry.
“This is a story that takes everything the audience thinks they know about vampires and throws it out the window. They’re not the undead. They’re us.” said Schlattman.
V-Wars is set in a world transformed by a catastrophic environmental event that releases a millennial-old virus that once triggered, affects individuals differently depending on their DNA. The result is vampires as unique as their cultures and a response from those unaffected humans like never seen before.
“V-Wars is a head-on collision of real-world science, terrorism, special forces action, ethics, politics and an exploration of what defines us as human,” said Maberry.
“Tim brings an incredible vision for V-Wars,” said Ozer, IDW Entertainment President, “The series sets an exciting tone for our first project launched with Entertainment One and will resonate throughout the global television market.”
“V-Wars is the perfect project to kick off our partnership with IDW Entertainment, and lays the groundwork for a slate of ambitious projects to come,” said Morayniss, Chief Executive Officer, eOne Television. “We are thrilled to have attracted such a huge talent as Tim to bring this gritty post-apocalyptic world to life.”
V-Wars debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War, and a second volume is scheduled for release this July. IDW Publishing also launched an ongoing monthly V-Wars comic book series in May. The first issue was critically acclaimed and is already headed to a second printing.
A DEADLY WOMAN RETURNS TO THE FIELD IN VELVET
Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting put a dark new twist on the spy genre
VELVET is the graphic novel that results when Ed Brubaker (FATALE) and Steve Epting, the creative team behind the movie-inspiring smash-hit Captain America: The Winter Soldier, create a comic for themselves — with an original character like few others found on the comics stands. The first volume, VELVET: BEFORE THE LIVING END will be in stores this summer.
In 1973, Velvet Templeton is the executive assistant to the head of a spy agency. She is meticulous, professional, and ultra-competent. But few people know that she’s also the deadliest woman on Earth. Velvet gave up fieldwork years ago, but now she’s drawn back into the action when one of the agency’s top operatives is killed and the evidence points to her as the killer.
“There’s this archetypal secretary who’s in a lot of spy movies and novels — the Moneypenny type. It goes through pulp fiction, this Girl Friday idea, and I thought, ‘What if that character was also a Modesty Blaise or Black Widow type? What if that was her secret past?’” said writer Brubaker, who has signed an exclusive deal with Image Comics with artist Sean Phillips, in an interview with USA Today. “It’s touching on a lot of the stuff I love about the spy genre that’s been in comics, but it’s never been in comics that much in America.”
A sexy, subversive action thriller with dark, painterly art by Epting and colors by Elizabeth Breitweiser that is inspired by vintage spy novel cover art, VELVET VOLUME 1: BEFORE THE LIVING END will be in comic book stores on June 18 and bookstores on July 1, and is specially priced at $9.99.
“Ninjago” Coming to Theatres on September 23, 2016
The Ninja-inspired LEGO® minifigures will be featured in an all-new adventure
Expanding the LEGO® brand’s cinema universe, Warner Bros. Pictures has slated the animated 3D action adventure “Ninjago” for release on September 23, 2016, it was announced today by Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
“Ninjago” is The LEGO Group’s hugely popular ninja-inspired line of building sets and minifigures that have gained their own legion of fans.
The film will be directed by Charlie Bean (TV’s “Tron: Uprising”), marking his feature directorial debut. It is being produced by Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Lord and Miller wrote and directed the smash hit “The LEGO Movie,” which was produced by Lin and Lee. Jill Wilfert, Seth Grahame-Smith, John Powers Middleton, James Packer and Steve Mnuchin are serving as executive producers. The screenplay is written by Bryan Shukoff and Kevin Chesley.
In making the announcement, Fellman stated, “Following the huge success of ‘The LEGO Movie,’ we are very excited to build on the LEGO franchise. We know there are already ‘Ninjago’ collectors who can’t wait to see their favorite characters on the big screen. This promises to be a terrifically fun and thrilling entry into our Fall 2016 slate, with broad audience appeal.”
Kwan Vandenberg said, “As proven by the worldwide popularity of ‘The LEGO Movie,’ we know that the LEGO characters have a global fan base. ‘Ninjago’ is sure to delight international audiences of all ages with its own blend of action, adventure and humor.”
Guardians of the Galaxy Mystery Minis
Marvel’s Cosmic Universe just got miniaturized!
Heroes and Villains from this summer’s highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy have been materialized into Mystery Minis!
Featuring the Cosmos most nefarious villains: Ronan the Accuser and Nebula; as well as ALL the Guardians!
The rarity scale is the same for each character!
Collect them all!
All of these Marvel Mystery Minis have bobbling heads and two Glow in the Dark!
Check out the trailer for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy right here!
In theaters August 1st!
Take a closer look below!
Available in July!