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Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Pre-Order Bonus Details

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LOS ANGELES (July 9, 2013) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that customers who pre-order FINAL FANTASY® X/X-2 HD Remaster will receive a complimentary upgrade to the Limited Edition version, which includes an exclusive 24-page art book package showcasing the elegant collection of early PlayStation®2 system era concept art, along with commentary from the original FINAL FANTASY X and FINAL FANTASY X-2 development teams, and a special message from Producer Yoshinori Kitase. This limited pre-order offer will be available at major North American retailers.

The new screenshots and related information can be downloaded through the press site. The new standard definition/high definition comparison trailer is available on YouTube; for an immediate download, please click here.

*Note final product may vary from the below image.

These pre-order initiatives are for North America exclusively and may not reflect pre-order content available in other territories.

Kitase recently confirmed the cross-platform support of the PlayStation®3 system and the PlayStation®Vita system. Additionally, a new 30 minute audio drama written by Scenario Writer Kazueshige Nojima will be included as part of the game credits.

FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster is a single disc bundle that will be available on the PlayStation®3 system for $39.99. FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster will be available for the PlayStation®Vita system. These titles will be available later this year.

Related Links
Official Homepage: http://www.finalfantasyXHD.com
Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialFinalFantasyX

These titles have not yet been rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings

Braven 850 Bluetooth Speaker Launches

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Provo, Utah – July 9th, 2013 – BRAVEN announces the launch of the highly-anticipated BRAVEN 850, the biggest and most audiophileistic BRAVEN yet.  BRAVEN 850 pumps out hair-raising high-fidelity audio, charges mobile devices including tablets and wirelessly pairs with a second 850 speaker for a true left and right wireless stereo experience.

At less than 10 inches long and 4 inches tall, the BRAVEN 850 delivers unprecedented portable sound – enough power to fill larger rooms and outdoor parties with stunning audio.  BRAVEN 850 utilizes class-leading extended-range aluminum cone drivers and dual passive radiators for a powerful and rich sound, capable of pleasing even the most discerning audiophile.

The BRAVEN 850 retains the classic BRAVEN design, accentuated by a stunning unibody aircraft-grade aluminum construction.  In addition to the mind-blowing sound and elegant design, it boasts several advanced multi-functional features: on-the-go charging of mobile devices including smartphones, cameras, iPads, tablets, etc., True Wireless pairing between two 850s for a left and right channel stereo experience, an integrated speakerphone for hands-free calls, and a unique digitally enhanced audio based on DTS Audio’s SRS WOW technology that expands the already massive sound and can be turned on and off by the user.

“The 850 takes BRAVEN’s family of award-winning portable speakers to new decibels and encourages users to enjoy life to the fullest and loudest – in stunning high fidelity audio,” stated BRAVEN CEO, Warren Osborn. “Despite its portability, the 850 has the features and capabilities to satisfy even the most demanding music connoisseur and is simply a step above the rest.”

The BRAVEN 850 has an impressive play time of up to 20 hours – longer than any speaker in its class, and is available for $299.99.  For more information about the BRAVEN 850 or the entire line of BRAVEN Bluetooth speakers, visit www.braven.com. Visit our YouTube page to see the BRAVEN 850 in action.

Product Details:

  • 20W output
  • 20 hours of continuous wireless playback
  • Built-in internal speakerphone and microphone
  • Patent pending on-the-go ability to charge almost any USB-powered device
  • Bluetooth v3.0 EDR
  • (A2DP) 1.2 Support
  • 33 ft. operating distance
  • Hands Free Profile (HFP)
  • 3.5mm line-in
  • True Wireless – wireless daisy-chaining between two BRAVEN 850 devices for true left and right channel stereo
  • DTS SRS Wow Sound enhanced listening mode

World of Tanks Update 8.7 Sees New British Artillery

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July 9, 2013 — Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced details of Update 8.7 for its MMO action game, World of Tanks.

“The core of Version 8.7 is the new British SPG branch,” said Mike Zhivets, World of Tanks Producer. “The upcoming expansion features several stand out models that are likely to catch on with the masses and spice up the overall artillery gameplay.”

In Update 8.7, the new branch of British self-propelled guns will take to the field of battle, including a number of iconic and well-known vehicles. Mid-tier entrants include the Sexton, Bishop and the Crusader. The higher-tier entries for the British line will include a number of post-war prototypes, once again granting players the chance to climb into the hatches of some truly powerful vehicles that never saw actual combat. The Conqueror Gun Carriage experimental vehicle will top the new SPG line.

Other additions in Update 8.7 include a brand new map, Belogorsk-19, a chilling and unforgiving Russian winter landscape, as well as one tier change for the Soviet line. The Tier 5 Soviet light tank T-50-2 will be replaced by the MT-25, a visually unique light tank known for his high rate of acceleration and surprisingly powerful gun.

Con of Darkness Returning to Comic-Con

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SAN DIEGO, CA – July 8, 2013 – Seven-plus North American entertainment properties leading in horror, thriller and suspense content are joining forces to celebrate genre entertainment at this year’s Comic-Con by hosting “Con of Darkness,” an evening genre-party saluting Comic-Con fans and industry insiders alike. This invitation-only party takes place Friday, July 19, at San Diego’s gothic-inspired Voyeur nightclub from 8-11 PM PDT.  The event is produced by veteran production and communications agency, A-List Communications who successfully produced last year’s horror genre event.

Dark Sky Films, who is releasing “Frankenstein’s Army” on July 26th; IFC horror imprint IFC Midnight who is promoting “Maniac” (starring Elijah Wood), “Room 237”, “Antiviral” and “Errors of The Human Body” this Comic-Con; Entertainment One (eOne), horror-centric website, DreadCentral.com; The Haunted Hotel; Femmes Fatales; and Shocktillyoudrop.com all will co-sponsor the event along with other partnerships soon to be announced.  Event producer David Manning of A-List Communications says, “It’s rare in the genre universe to have this number of properties join forces to entertain and honor their fans and colleagues.   This unique partnership enables a really diverse array of visuals and entertainment for guests to enjoy.”

“Con of Darkness” guests will experience an interactive event replete with spectacular visuals from all event partners; a VIP suite decked out by Dark Sky Films; music spun by  a surprise special guest DJ; go-ghoul dancers; entertainment and customized refreshments.  Food will be appropriate to the occasion; party guests can expect to suck, er, snack on:

  • Bloody Fingers: Mozzarella sticks with marinara
  • Puking Pumpkin or Melon: Guacamole and chips
  • Eyeball Skewers: Grapes and melon balls in a honey-lime dressing
  • Oozing Meat Balls: Open-faced meatball sliders on a skewer with tomato ketchup
  • Intestines on a bun: Bacon-wrapped hot dogs with spicy beet sauce
  • Shattered Glass Cupcakes and raspberry blood

Attendance is by invitation only with many celebrity guests expected to attend.  However, access to a number of lucky Comic-Con fans will be available through social media giveaways by each of the partners.

Shout! Factory Announces Huge SDCC 2013 Line Up

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Shout! Factory returns to Comic-Con International once again to ignite fans of all ages with a robust lineup, featuring a special panel event, five film screenings, a showcase of new home entertainment products, Comic-Con exclusive items, prize sweepstakes, surprise star appearances and engaging fan interactive activities. Moreover, Shout! Factory invites fans and convention attendees to join in on the excitement surrounding Shout’s 10th anniversary celebration at the Shout! Factory booth (#4248) on the main convention floor. Fan-favorite screen icons and comics legend scheduled to attend this incredible pop culture gathering with Shout! Factory include: Adrienne BarbeauLen WeinThe Aquabats, and other notables. Shout’s resident geek guru Brian Ward, and Scream Factory’s resident horror aficionados Jeff Nelson and Cliff MacMillan will be on-hand for meet and greets.

Thrilling suspense and frights in full-throttle! If your idea of fun is reliving some of the most enthralling horror cult classics, loyal fans and movie buffs will not want to miss this year’s panel event :SCREAM FACTORY™ IN THE BLOODY FLESH! on FridayJuly 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM (Room 24ABC). Launched in 2012, Shout’s Scream Factory™ entertainment series, devoted to fan-favorite retro horror and sci-fi films, has taken on a life of its own. With classic titles such as They LiveThe Howling and Lifeforce already out, Scream Factory™ is just the place for horror fans. Join Cliff MacMillan (Scream Factory DVD Producer) and Jeff Nelson (Scream Factory Marketing Director) as they take you behind the scenes, introduce exclusive footage, and announce future releases. Also featured is special “Scream Queen” guest actress Adrienne Barbeau (Creepshow), to coincide with the collector’s edition releases of John Carpenter’s The Fog and Wes Craven’s Swamp Thing. The panel will be moderated by Sean Clark (host, Horror’s Hallowed Grounds).

Shout! Factory makes its mark at Comic-Con with Power Rangers photo booth, numerous Comic-Con exclusives and five special film screenings of upcoming releases and popular cult classic hits from Shout’s diverse cinema library. This year’s compelling screening lineup includes visionary director Luc Besson’s THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC, Matthias Hoene’s zombie apocalypse comedy feature COCKNEYS VS. ZOMBIES, fan favorite cult classic Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie, L.Q. Jones’ sci-fi classic A BOY AND HIS DOG, and super hero action classic CAPTAIN AMERICA starring Matt Salinger.

Putting the Pop in Your Culture at Shout! Factory Booth #4248

It wouldn’t be Comic-Con without a visit to the Shout! Factory booth. Poised to whet the appetites of Comic-Con attendees and pop-culture enthusiasts, the Shout! Factory booth will showcase the latest offerings from fan-driven product lines, along with VIP guest appearances, fan interactive activities, giveaways and much more! The Shout! Factory Store, located in Shout’s booth, is back at Comic-Con this year with a pedigree of exclusives and upcoming home entertainment offerings, including: My Little Pony Equestria GirlsPower Rangers Seasons Four-Seven,Beetlejuice: The Complete SeriesMarvel Knights Animation Wolverine: OriginMystery Science Theater 3000 XXVII, Scream Factory Presents The Fog Collector’s EditionSwamp Thing Collector’s Edition, and The Incredible Melting Man!

For continuing updates on Shout! Factory’s Comic-Con activities and news, please follow us on Twitter @ShoutFactory, hashtag #SDCC13 and the studio’s official Facebook page. Can’t make it to the convention this year? Follow along on ShoutFactory.com/SDCC13 to get the scoop on real-time announcements, in-booth activities, event schedules and more from the conventional floor.

 

SCHEDULE OF SHOUT! FACTORY EVENTS AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2013

PANEL, FILM SCREENINGS, IN-BOOTH ACTIVITIES, VIP APPEARANCES AND MORE! 

Preliminary schedule. * Additional VIP and surprised guest appearances will be announced next few weeks.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 

Preview Night

Shout! Factory invites fans to celebrate its 10th Anniversary at Shout! booth #4248. Stop by for a Free 10th Anniv. tote bag.

Power Rangers festivity at the booth and much more!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

  •   1:00 PM                    Meet The Aquabats! at Shout! Factory booth #4248
    • Special signing for The Aquabats! Super Show! Season One DVD
  •   3:00 PM                    Power Rangers festivity at Shout! Factory booth #4248
  •   6:15 PM                    Special Film Screening of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: The Movie
    • Location: Marriott Marquis Marina Ballroom D
  •   9:00 PM                    Special Film Screening of CAPTAIN AMERICA (1990)  
  • Location: Convention Center Screening Room     
  • 11:00 PM                    Special Film Screening of L.Q. Jones’ A BOY AND HIS DOG
    • Location: Marriott Marquis Marina Ballroom D

Friday, July 19, 2013

  • 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM      Special Appearance and Signing Event with legendary comics creator Len Wein (Swamp ThingWolverine) and screen icon Adrienne Barbeau for signings of the latest releases from Scream Factory home entertainment series SWAMP THING Collector’s Edition and THE FOG Collector’s Edition.
  • 6:30PM                       SCREAM FACTORY™ IN THE BLOODY FLESH! panel event
    • Location: Room 24ABC, Convention Center
  • 7:00 PM                      Special Film Screening of LUC BESSON’S THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC
    • Location: Marriott Marquis Marina Ballroom D

Saturday, July 20, 2013

  • 8:00 PM                      Special Film Screening of COCKNEYS VS. ZOMBIES
    • Directed by Matthias Hoene and written by James Moran
    • Location: Marriott Marquis Marina Ballroom D

Sunday, July 21, 2013

  • 10:30 AM                    Power Rangers festivity at Shout! Factory booth #4248

SHOUT! FACTORY BOOTH (#4248) HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

UNLEASH YOUR INNER POWER RANGER PHOTO KIOSK

If you have always dreamed of being part of the Power Rangers force, here is your chance!

In celebration of Power Rangers 20th Anniversary, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Saban Brands, will feature an interactive photo kiosk that gives you a chance to join the action. Get your photo taken with vintage Power Rangers props! Savor the moment with a photograph of your own. You’ll get a printed photo and can pick-up a digital copy online to easily share with your friends.

COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVES!

  • Come by to get your very own MY LITTLE PONY PRINCESS TWILIGHT SPARKLE crown!

MY LITTLE PONY: EQUESTRIA GIRLS is coming to Blu-ray (Blu-ray, DVD + digital copy) combo and on DVD in the US and Canada on August 6th from Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios.

  • As part of Shout! Factory’s multifaceted celebration surrounding its 10th anniversary, Shout! is providing fans limited-edition, Shout! 10th Anniversary canvas tote bags on preview night and as a gift-with-purchase (Thursday through Sunday). With thousands of fans flocking to the Shout! Factory booth on the convention floor every year, this commemorative tote bag is only available while supplies last.
  • Collectible SCREAM FACTORY™ Button Pack

SPECIAL FILM SCREENINGS PRESENTED BY SHOUT! FACTORY AT COMIC-CON

LUC BESSON’S THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC (Friday, July 19 at 7 PM, Marriott Marquis Marina)

Journey into an awe-inspiring world of action fantasy and visual wonder with popular French comics heroine Adèle Blanc-Sec as she leaps from the pages to the screen! Directed and produced by world-renowned filmmaker Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) and adapted from Eisner Award winner Jacques Tardi’s celebrated French classic comic book series, THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC features a stellar cast of Louise Bourgoin (Anne Fontaine’s The Girl From Monaco), Mathieu Amalric (Quantum Of Solace), Gilles Lellouche (Love Me If You Dare), Jean-Paul Rouve (La Vie En Rose), and  Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre (The Diving Bell And The Butterfly).

The year is 1912. This is the story of a intrepid young reporter Adèle Blanc-Sec and her quest for the power of life over death. Her journey takes her to distant lands to face many dangers beneath the sands. She will go to any length to achieve her aims, including sailing to Egypt to tackle mummies of all shapes and sizes. Meanwhile in Paris, a 136 million-year-old pterodactyl egg on display in the natural history museum has mysteriously hatched, and the creature subjects the city to a reign of terror from the skies. But nothing fazes Adele Blanc-Sec whose adventures include many more extraordinary surprises…

THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADÈLE BLANC-SEC arrives August 13, 2013 on DVD and on two-disc BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with EuropaCorp.

Click to watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAhmCHnNcWs

COCKNEYS VS. ZOMBIES (Saturday, July 20 at 8 PM, Marriott Marquis Marina)

Directed by Matthias Hoene and written by James Moran (TorchwoodSeverance), COCKNEYS VS. ZOMBIES boasts an impressive British cast of Harry Treadaway (The Lone Ranger), Michelle Ryan (Bionic Woman), Alan Ford (SnatchLock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels), Honor Blackman (GoldfingerDoctor Who), Georgia King (The New Normal), Rasmus Hardiker (Your HighnessLead Balloon), Jack Doolan (The Green Green Grass), Dudley Sutton (Lovejoy) and Richard Briers (The Good Life).

The Bow Bells Care Home is under threat and the McGuire’s – Andy, Terry, and Katy – need to find some way to keep their grandfather and his friends in the East End, where they belong. But, when you’re robbing a bank, zombie invasions make things a lot harder. And let’s face it, they need all the help they can get when their bank-robbing experts turn out to be Mental Mickey and Davey Tuppance. As contractors to an East London building site unlock a 350-year old vault full of seriously hungry zombies, the East End has suddenly gone to hell and the Cockney way of life is under threat. Equipped with all the guns and ammo they can carry, it’s up to the gang to save the hostages, their grandfather, and East London from zombie Armageddon.

COCKEYS VS. ZOMBIES will be released simultaneously in theaters and day-and-date on VOD Friday, August 2, 2013.

Click to watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hxl1f5zNXI

Visit: http://www.cockneysvszombiesmovie.com/

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE MOVIE (Thursday, July 18 at 6:15 PM at Marriott Marquis Marina)

After six seasons of sublime, nerdy fun on television, the cult comedy series Mystery Science Theater 3000 took to the big screen in 1996 for its deliriously funny takedown of the 1955 alien invasion epic This Island Earth.

Evil scientist Dr. Clayton Forrester explains the premise at the start: in his quest for world domination, he devises a scheme to subject the human race to the worst movies ever made.  He tests his plan on Mike Nelson, the sole human aboard an Earth-orbiting space station known as the Satellite of Love.  But our hero and his two robot sidekicks turn a lemon into a much funnier lemon by showering This Island Earth with wisecracks, ridicule and general silliness.  The human race may never be rid of cheesy movies, but when the critics are this nutty, who cares?

Starring Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon; Based on the television series by Joel Hodgson; Produced and directed by Jim Mallon. Shout! Factory will release MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE MOVIE Collector’s Edition Blu-ray+DVD combo pack on September 3, 2013.

A BOY AND HIS DOG (Thursday, July 18 at 11 PM at Marriott Marquis Marina)

Directed by L.Q. Jones and based on the award-winning novella by acclaimed science-fiction author Harlan Ellison, A Boy And His Dog is a dark and often wickedly funny trip through a post-apocalyptic world, where the friendship between a boy and his dog is the only currency that matters

World War IV lasted only five days but has ravaged Earth, leaving its survivors to battle for food, shelter and companionship in a post-atomic wasteland.  This celebrated sci-fi tale follows the exploits of Vic (Don Johnson) and his sardonic telepathic dog, Blood, as they struggle through the barren wilderness in search of food and women. In the midst of their meager existence, Vic and Blood encounter Quilla June (Susanne Benton), a dubious young woman who lures them into a surreal city deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Initially elated to find a colony of survivors, Vic and Blood quickly learn this city is not what it seems.

Winner of the 1976 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, A Boy And His Dog stars Don Johnson, Susan Benton and Alvy Moore; produced by Alvy Moore; Written for the screen and directed by L.Q. Jones.

On August, 6th, 2013 Shout! Factory will debut this off-beat cult film classic for the first time on Blu-ray.

CAPTAIN AMERICA   1990 Action Super Hero Movie Classic (Thursday, July 18 at 9PM at the Convention Center screening room)

A film by Albert Pyun and starring Matt Salinger, Ronny Cox, Ned Beatty, Darren McGavin, Michael Nouri and Scott Paulin

Long ago, Steve Rogers (Matt Salinger) was a true American hero, a brave super soldier created by scientists to help the Allied Forces fight for freedom in World War II. But during a battle with the sinister Red Skull (Scott Paulin), he was lost, entombed in ice. Decades later, his body has been found and revived and Steve must again don the mantle of Captain America to help save the President of the United States (Ronny Cox) — and the world — from his arch-nemesis once and for all.

CAPTAIN AMERICA Collector’s Edition Blu-ray™ is available now from Shout! Factory.

SHOUT! FACTORY HOME ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

THE AQUABATS! SUPER SHOW! SEASON ONE

From the co-creator of Yo Gabba Gabba!, Aquabats! frontman Christian Jacobs has crafted the perfect blend of live-action and animation  following the amazingly wild comic antics of The Aquabats, the galaxy’s first group of musical, crime-fighting superheroes! MC Bat Commander, Crash McLarson, Ricky Fitness, EagleBones Falconhawk and Jimmy The Robot will take you along on their most outrageous adventures to protect the world from the creatures and super villains out to destroy it. All 13 Season One episodes of wacky crime-fighting, music videos and outlandish villains are included in the 2-Disc deluxe collection, along with a ton of bonus features.

Click to watch the clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuRim2iT4I4

BEETLEJUICE: THE COMPLETE SERIES

It’s Showtime! Featuring all 94 episodes in a 12-DVD box set, BEETLEJUICE: THE COMPLETE SERIES follows  the escapades of Lydia Deetz, a teenage goth girl with a love of all things macabre, and her best friend Beetlejuice, an undead, bug-eating prankster from the Neitherworld.  The only way Beetlejuice can visit the Outerworld (also know as the town of Peaceful Pines) is when his name is repeated three times, but unfortunately for him that is the same way to send him back! Known for its witty dialogue, tongue-in-cheek humor and satire-filled plots, this quirky series was based on the highly popular 1988 Tim Burton film of the same name.

Click to watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQWZiaJ7dss

MARVEL KNIGHTS ANIMATION WOLVERINE – ORIGIN

This summer, Marvel fans will learn the secret history of WOLVERINE that changed the Marvel Universe forever! Written by Eisner Award-winner Paul Jenkins from a story by Joe Quesada, Paul Jenkins and Bill Jemas with captivating artwork by Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove. The adventures of Wolverine’s early days and the startling revelation of his true origins are brought to lifewhen MARVEL KNIGHTS ANIMATION’S WOLVERINE: ORIGIN debuts for the first time on home entertainment shelves nationwide on July 9, 2013 from Shout! Factory. This highly anticipated Marvel Knights Animation presentation boasts engaging storytelling combined with visual rich animation and insightful bonus content.

Click to watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl1I_t9b8bo

MY LITTLE PONY: EQUESTRIA GIRLS

MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS, the full-length feature introducing an exciting dimension to the incredibly popular My Little Pony brand, is coming to Blu-ray (Blu-ray, DVD + digital copy) combo and on DVD in the US and Canada on August 6th from Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios.

When Twilight Sparkle’s crown is stolen from the Crystal Empire, she pursues the thief, Sunset Shimmer, into an alternate world where she finds herself turned into…a teenage girl! To regain her crown and return to Equestria, Twilight must learn how to fit into this strange, new world and defeat Sunset Shimmer in a competition to become crowned Princess of the Fall Formal at Canterlot High. Luckily, she will have the assistance of Spike and five teenage girls who remind her of a certain group of ponies back home.

For more information on My Little Pony: Equestria Girls, please visit www.mlpeg.com.

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/mylittlepony.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: Volume XXVII

This summer, throw a mad monster party with the motley crew of the Satellite of Love as they celebrate the release of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: XXVII! Available July 23rd from Shout! Factory, this 4-DVD box set is a schlock-tastic monster movie mash featuring four episodes never-before-available on DVD: The Slime People, Rocket Attack USA, Village Of the Giants and The Deadly Mantis. There may be no finer—and certainly no funnier–meditation on monsters than this collection of episodes from the cult comedy series.  As food for thought, we are served subterranean slime people, giant praying mantises, Soviet spies and–perhaps the most terrifying of all–enormous teenagers from the disturbing menu of America’s twisted psyche. Battling these Goliaths for us with their slingshots of sass and silliness are Joel, Mike and their robot henchmen, Tom Servo and Crow.  The monsters are gruesome and the movies even more so, but the riffs are risible and retaliatory, proving definitively that revenge is actually a dish best served funny.

POWER RANGERS: SEASONS FOUR – SEVEN

Four complete Morphenomenal seasons in one limited-edition collection! Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa have been defeated once again, but the Command Center is in ruins, and King Mondo is on his way to conquer Earth! It’s now time to see what the Power Rangers are really made of! Picking up right where Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers left off, POWER RANGERS: SEASONS 4–7 continues the saga of the heroic “teenagers with attitude” through four more unforgettable seasons: Power Rangers ZEO, Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers In Space and Power Rangers Lost Galaxy. For the first time on DVD, you can now have all 183 episodes of these four epic seasons on 21 action-packed DVDs in one deluxe collection! POWER RANGERS: SEASONS 4-7 also contains an exclusive disc of rarely seen archival material and brand-new retrospective featurettes including interviews with members of the cast, creative team, fans and much, much more!

POWER RANGERS

Following its debut in 1993, Saban’s iconic live-action pop culture series Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in North America. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork, responsibility and helping others, the series follows the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who “morphed” into superheroes. This long-running series has been seen in more than 150 countries, translated into numerous languages, and remains a mainstay in children’s programming blocks.

Now you can return to where the phenomenon began and re-live these thrill-packed adventures when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Saban Brands, unleashes a cornucopia of home entertainment offerings, many of which have never been released on DVD. Through unprecedented access to Saban Brands’ vast archive of content, many of these DVD collections produced by Shout! Factory boast extensive bonus materials and collectible packaging, making them must-haves for loyal fans and collectors.

SCREAM FACTORY™ HOME ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

Further underscoring its position as a premiere horror genre-centric entertainment provider in North America, Shout!’s SCREAM FACTORY™ continues to raise the bar in curating and revitalizing some of the most enthralling horror cult classics in lavish packages crammed with compelling, high-value extras. These titles, many of which have never been available on Blu-ray™, are presented in anamorphic widescreen screen, and most will be released as a “Collector’s Edition,” jam-packed with new bonus content, extensive archival materials, a collectible cover featuring newly rendered retro-style artwork, a reversible wrap with original theatrical key art and much more. Whether reliving the brilliance of these underrated cult classics or sharing them with a new generation of horror enthusiasts, there’s plenty of treats for loyal fans to sink their teeth into from SCREAM FACTORY.

Visit http://www.youtube.com/screamfactorytv

SCREAM FACTORY™ PRESENTS

THE FOG Collector’s Edition

Directed by legendary filmmaker John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing), THE FOG is a spooky and atmospheric tale of a Northern California coastal town under siege by reveng-seeking dead souls! Highly regarded by both fans and critics as one of the true classics of the horror genre, THE FOG boasts an all-star cast that includes Adrienne Barbeau (Creepshow), Jamie Lee Curtis (True Lies), Janet Leigh (Psycho), Tom Atkins (Halloween III), John Houseman (The Paper Chase), and Hal Holbrook (Lincoln). THE FOG is a nail-biting ghost story experience that you will never forget!

THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN

Featuring makeup effects from six-time Best Makeup Oscar®-winner Rick Baker (An American Werewolf In LondonEd WoodMen In Black) and written and directed by William Sachs (GalaxinaExterminator 2), THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN delivers the gelatinous goods while humanizing a character rapidly losing his humanity. In short: it’s bloody good! In THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN, Colonel Steve West has just returned from an incredible history-making flight to Saturn when he is hospitalized with an ailment that baffles the entire medical community. His flesh is melting and to stay alive he must consume human flesh and blood. The infected Colonel West escapes from the doctor’s supervision and hides in the surrounding community where he begins to hunt for human flesh. Who can stop the Incredible Melting Man?

SWAMP THING

Science made him a monster. Love changed him even more! SWAMP THING is the story of a half-human/half-plant superhero that is the perfect blend of thrills and chills from master of horror Wes Craven (A Nightmare On Elm Street, The Last House On The Left, The Hills Have Eyes). The SWAMP THING  Blu-ray + DVD combo pack features high-definition anamorphic widescreen presentations and exciting bonus content, including  all-new interviews with Adrienne Barbeau, co-creator Len Wein and actor Reggie Batts, as well as commentary tracks with writer/director Wes Craven and makeup effects artist Bill Munn.

Disney Infinity Going on Summer Tour

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BURBANK, Calif. – (July 8, 2013) – Disney Infinity, Disney Interactive’s biggest and most ambitious video game to date, is embarking on a multi-city “Summer of Endless Fun” tour to showcase the most anticipated game of the year. The cross country road trip, which is free to the public, kicked off on July 7 in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif. Players will get an exclusive sneak peek at the game before it hits store shelves on Aug. 18.

Zigzagging across the country, fans will get the chance to play Disney Infinity – featuring the innovative Toy Box mode that truly brings every kids’ imagination to life. Who hasn’t thought about building a world where Mr. Incredible uses a Monsters University toilet paper launcher while driving around in Cinderella’s carriage with monster truck wheels? Now players can let their imaginations run free and create their own adventures.

The “Summer of Endless Fun” Tour will make stops in Chicago, San Diego, Boston, Detroit and Richmond, culminating with a weekend of launch activities in New York City on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. Activities at each tour stop include game demos, surprise guests, photo opportunities, giveaways, contests, entertainment provided by Radio Disney and more.

Disney Infinity is an all-new game platform that gives players the freedom to create stories and play experiences featuring characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. Players can place real-world toy versions of beloved Disney characters onto a device called the Disney Infinity Base and transport them into the virtual game worlds of Monsters University, the Incredibles, Pirates of the Caribbean, Cars and The Lone Ranger, as well as into a giant Toy Box.

DISNEY INFINITY “SUMMER OF ENDLESS FUN” SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS

  • July 13-14: Taste of Chicago in Chicago, Ill.
  • July 18-20: Gaslamp Quarter during San Diego Comic-Con, San Diego, Calif.
  • July 19-21: Revere Beach National Festival in Boston, Mass.
  • July 26-28: Coast Guard Festival in Detroit, Mich.
  • August 10-11: Prince William County Fair in Richmond, Va.
  • August 17: Nintendo World Store in New York City, N.Y.
  • August 18: Times Square in New York City, N.Y.

For additional information about Disney Infinity, please visit www.disney.com/infinity and www.youtube.com/disneyinfinity, join the Disney Infinity Facebook community (Facebook.com/disneyinfinity) and Google+ community (https://plus.google.com/+DisneyInfinity),  and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/disneyinfinity) and Instagram (instagram.com/disneyinfinity. To access press materials, please visit http://disneyinteractive.smugmug.com/DisneyInfinity

Activision Blizzard and Tencent Join The ESA

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Washington, DC – July 8, 2013 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that Activision Blizzard, Inc. and Tencent have joined the trade association. They increase ESA’s membership to 37 companies, and bolster its representation of diverse businesses that drive advancements across all game platforms in the evolving marketplace.[quote_box author=”Michael D. Gallagher” profession=”President and CEO of ESA”]“These highly innovative companies offer compelling and influential video games and game content to millions of players across the globe.. Activision Blizzard and Tencent have established worldwide reputations as producers of world-class interactive entertainment. We are eager to work with both companies as they continue to grow their global interactive and entertainment services.”[/quote_box]

Activision Blizzard is an international online, PC, console, handheld, and mobile game developer and publisher with leading market positions across every major category of the interactive entertainment software industry. In addition to offering exclusive content for game consoles and computer games, the company is one of the largest third-party video game publishers in the world; titles include Activision Publishing’s popular Call of Duty andSkylanders franchises and Blizzard Entertainment’s World of WarcraftStarCraft and Diablo franchises. Founded in 1979, Activision was the first independent developer and distributor of video games for game consoles. Activision Blizzard maintains operations in 17 countries, including the United States.

[quote_box author=”Chris Walther” profession=”Activision Blizzard”]“We are excited to join ESA…[the] ESA has a long track-record of supporting its members and the video game industry, and we look forward to sharing our unique perspective and experience with them.”[/quote_box]

Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users. Hundreds of millions of people communicate, share experiences, consume information, seek entertainment, and shop online daily through its integrated platforms. It serves the largest online game community in China with a diverse online games portfolio including the QQ Game Platform, advanced casual games and massively multiplayer online games. In addition to online games, its services include QQ, Weixin and WeChat for communications; Qzone for social networking; internet service portal QQ.com; and the eCommerce open platform. Founded in 1998, Tencent has steadily grown to become one of the leading providers of comprehensive Internet services.

[quote_box author=”Gordon Bellamy” profession=”Tencent”]“ESA supports and cultivates collaboration among member companies…We are excited to join an association that promotes the development of the U.S. game industry as we are exploring more opportunities in this market.”[/quote_box]

ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers, including conducting business and consumer research, providing legal and policy analysis and advocacy on First Amendment, intellectual property and technology/e-commerce issues, managing a global anti-piracy program, owning and operating E3, and representing video game industry interests in federal and state government relations. For more information, please visitwww.theESA.com or follow us on Twitter: @RichatESA.

Guns and Robots Global Balance Update Details

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Sofia, Bulgaria – July 8, 2013 – Masthead Studios, a leading independent game developer, today announced several major updates and re-balance in their free-to-play online shooter Guns and Robots.

The updates change the matchmaking system and employ global re-balance of the durability, energy consumption, speed and damage of the parts. This global re-balance tweaks and improves weapons and  gives players more fast-paced battles.

Major Updates in Matchmaking

There is an improved and modified matchmaking system. Players of a similar skill level are matched together for more balanced team setup. This  gives players opportunity to explore and engage over the arenas on an equal footing. This also gives more freedom to improve and employ different game-play style for each player and many new options to choose from.

Global Re-balance

The re-balance gives different look and sensitivity of the overall battle mechanics. Many of the components are changed. Thus, there is a clear boundary between the three major classes of the parts—light, medium and heavy.  Some content changes are coming as well.

Guns and Robots mini game

Guns and Robots mini game presents players with opportunity to enjoy a game within the game while waiting in the queue. Players are able to heat up their engines before the match has begun with shooting at space visitors.

Detailed information about the updates can be found at www.play-gar.com!

Guns and Robots is a free-to-play online shooter in which players assemble funny looking, yet deadly robots. The game blends fun, inventive character design and deep customization features.  Players are provided with exciting situations during variety of maps. Enter the playground of destruction today!