Week of October 4, 2016
October 2, 2016
This week’s home entertainment offerings include one of this summer’s big comic book superhero films, the first seasons of two Vertigo-inspired TV series, Venture Bros ., and Peanuts animated releases, plus a strangely relevant horror film, and a host mecha-themed anime releases as well as the latest Final Fantasy anime feature film.
'The Magnificent Seven' Fades to Third
October 2, 2016
Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children topped the weekend box office with an estimated $28.5 million as it easily bested Peter Berg’s disaster film Deepwater Horizon , which could only muster $20.6 million.
'Walking Dead' Lawsuit Asks for Eye-Popping Number, Hasbro, Mattel Toy Wars Chronicled in New Series
And More Geek TV News
September 30, 2016
There have been happenings on several geek-related television properties recently and we round them up here.
Plus More Geek Movie Deal this Week
September 30, 2016
There have been several deals made this week in Hollywood on geek-related film projects.
Free Giveaway for Theater-Goers Revealed
September 30, 2016
Eleven Arts has released an English language trailer for Yo-kai Watch: The Movie and revealed the collectible medal that will be given to theater-goers.
After Two More Seasons
September 29, 2016
Cartoon Network announced its popular animated series Adventure Time will come to an end in 2018.
Deb Lucke' s Graphic Novel Set for Live Action Film
September 29, 2016
Deb Lucke’s acclaimed kids graphic novel The Lunch Witch has been acquired by Amblin Partners for a live-action film.
Joins Salkowitz, Tiwary, Griepp at NYCC Event
September 28, 2016
Vertigo founding editor Karen Berger will present an Insider Talk at ICv2’s Insider Talks and Happy Hour, an invitation-only event for business professionals at New York Comic Con.
Warner Bros. and TOHO Partner on Manga Adaptation
September 28, 2016
Warner Brothers Japan and Toho announced a live-action adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s long-running manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
New Posters, TV Spot, IMAX Preview
September 28, 2016
The PR machine has shifted into high gear this week for the Doctor Strange movie.
For Licensing
September 28, 2016
Evolution USA, LLC will be the new licensing agent for VIZ Media, LLC, the companies announced Tuesday.
From Amazon
September 27, 2016
Amazon has ordered The Tick to series.