Late October Geek Film Round-Up
October 28, 2016
There has been movement on several geek feature film projects recently, and we round them up here.
On the State of Pokemon, Anime, and Manga Merchandising Tips
October 26, 2016
We talk about current Pokemon trends, the state of the anime business, and some tools and advice for geek culture retailers in the manga business.
In January
October 24, 2016
Bushiroad will add extraterrestrial romance to its Weiss Schwarz trading card game with a new Trial Deck and Booster Packs from the To Love Ru Darkness 2nd anime series.
Week of October 25, 2016
October 23, 2016
This is the lightest week of home entertainment releases in the fall so far, but there are some interesting offerings including a scary old school horror film, a better-than-expected teen-targeting techno-thriller, the first U.S. release of one of the great shonen anime action series, and an offbeat family drama that features one of Viggo Mortensen’s best performances.
Konami Expects Impact on TCG Sales
October 20, 2016
Konami Digital Entertainment will launch Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links , a new online game based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.
Week of October 18, 2016
October 16, 2016
This week’s home entertainment offerings include a trio disappointing sequels that debuted during the crowded summer movie season of 2016, Independence Day: Resurgence , Alice Through the Looking Glass , and God Is Not Dead 2 , plus a slight, but entertaining period comedy from Woody Allen, and a Doctor Who compilation that features one of the most popular monster creations from the revived series.
VIZ Media Announces Six New Manga for 2017
October 10, 2016
New York Comic Con News: VIZ Media announced six new manga series slated for release in 2017 including sequels to the popular Naruto and Tokyo Ghoul series.
Week of October 11, 2016
October 9, 2016
This week’s home entertainment releases include two films that were box office “failures,” but are well worth checking out, plus the latest entry in the Ice Age franchise, the sixth season of the brilliant Adventure Time cartoon series, and a stunningly restored version of Fritz Lang’s first great film.
Over 500 Theaters Secured for Limited Run
October 6, 2016
Screenvision Media is working with Konami Digital Entertainment’s 4K Media to present the new anime feature film, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions in over 500 theaters across the U.S. and Canada for a limited run engagement on Friday, January 20, 2017.
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.
