Author - Jerry Paxton

Dragon Ball World Adventure Begins at San Diego Comic Con

2019/07/13

Los Angeles, CA – July 12, 2019 Toei Animation Inc. Funimation, a Sony Pictures Television company, and Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company, revealed today the complete details for the launch of the 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con including a history-making Guinness World Records attempt on Opening Day of the tour.

Co-sponsored and presented jointly by Bandai and Toei Animation, the 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure opens on Wednesday July 17 at an expansive installation on the Marriott Marina Terrace at the Marriot Marquis San Diego. The tour will continue throughout San Diego Comic-Con 2019 from July 18 – July 21 and will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Following San Diego Comic-Con, the 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure will travel to seven additional locations around the world including stops in New York City, Mexico City Mexico, Cologne Germany, Barcelona Spain, Shanghai China, Hong Kong China, and Tokyo Japan.

Dragon Ball Guinness World Records Attempt

Come be a part of Dragon Ball and Guinness World Records history! The 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure will open with a special Guinness World Records attempt to become the largest gathering of people simultaneously performing the iconic Kamehameha super energy attack move.

Fans will gather on Wednesday, July 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure on the Marriott Marina Terrace at the Marriot Marquis San Diego. The first 1,000 participants to arrive will receive a free Dragon Ball Scouter accessory to wear during the Guinness World Records attempt. The Kamehameha super energy attack move will be led by actor Sean Schemmel, the English voice of Dragon Ball character Goku. Guinness World Records will be onsite to supervise and validate the record attempt.

Dragon Ball World Adventure Displays

Dive into the world of Dragon Ball with an expansive collection of multi-faceted interactive installations will delight fans and attendees. Catch interactive kiosks featuring the latest Dragon Ball video game titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment, including Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, Dragon Ball Z Fighter, Dragon Ball Legends, and Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle.

Dragon Ball Animated GIF Photo Booth

Capture your visit to 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure with a unique and shareable complimentary memento. Head to the Dragon Ball Animated GIF Photo Booth, select your favorite background and pose for a series of photos that will be stitched together and delivered to you as a looping animated gif that can be shared directly with friends and family and/or posted to a variety of social media channels.

Dragon Ball Collectibles & Exclusives

On display will be a wide array of S.H.Figuarts event exclusives and special Dragon Ball products from leading Bandai brands including Tamashii Nations, Shokugan, and Banpresto. Event exclusives will be available to purchase at the Tamashii Nations Booth #3545 inside the Comic-Con Main Hall and require an exclusive merchandise time slot issued by San Diego Comic-Con to purchase.

Dragon Ball Sticker Rally

Join the Dragon Ball Sticker Rally and collect stickers at each attraction inside the Dragon Ball World Adventure. Stickers may be redeemed for free premiums including Dragon Ball wristbands, posters, lanyards, stickers, fans and Saiyan Hair Set headbands. In addition, all tour guests will receive an exclusive 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure oversized swag bag to use to carry all of their Comic-Con purchases.

For additional information on the 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure including tour dates by location, please visit www.db-tour.com.

Super7 Announces Universal Monsters Boodega for San Diego Comic Con

2019/07/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

July 13, 2019 – Super7 returns again this year with the Revenge of the Boodega Pop-up Event, a collaboration between Super7 and Universal Monsters.

For our surprising release, Super7 and Topps are happy to announce a colossal collaboration with the revolting reveal of the first ever Garbage Pail Kids x Universal Monsters trading cards! All of your classic Universal Monsters are lovingly re-imagined in the delightfully disgusting Garbage Pail Kids style on 24 unique trading cards and stickers, packaged in an authentic wax pack – just like the original Garbage Pail Kids cards, but without the gross gum! Each wax pack of six is a random card and sticker assortment of the craziest collision of creepy classics you can imagine! $6 per pack, while supplies last.

In addition to the cards, Super7 is bringing a stylish selection of thrilling threads and alarming apparel! Six all-new Exclusive Universal Monsters designs to haunt your closet at Halloween and all year-round. Choose from the Universal Monsters x Garbage Pail Kids tee, Japanese Monsters Long Sleeve tee, Gross Frankenstein tee and more. Get these spooky styles before they get you! But the horror doesn’t end there, come check out all the horrifying items at the Boodega, including:

Limited Edition 3.5” Japense ReAction figures
Universal Monsters Puffy Stickers Pack and Chenille Patches
The Creature Lagoon towel
3 Retro Monster Masks to collect
Limited Edition Screen printed candles
Monster Vision glasses and Underwater Creature specs
The Creature Jigsaw puzzle and Boodega Coloring Book
4 to Collect Drive-thru Drinkware – 16oz Pint Glasses
6-Pack Keshi Surprise in Bright Neon Colors

The Revenge of the Boodega “monstore” takes over the San Diego Super7 store, which is a quick 10 minute walk from the convention site, Wed (7/17) 9pm-Midnight and Thurs (7/18) 11am-9pm. Find the Boodega at Super7 San Diego store, 701 Eighth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.

God Eater 3 Launch Trailer

2019/07/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (July 12, 2019) – Leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today has released GOD EATER® 3 on the Nintendo Switch™. Players will be able to team-up with friends on-the-go to topple massive beasts known as Aragami in this fast-paced monster-slaying action game.

Join the God Eaters, a group of humans imbued with the unique ability to wield God Arcs, specialized weapons to take down the nearly indestructible Aragami threat that has ravaged the planet. God Arc weapons can come in a wide variety of melee and ranged type capabilities featuring swords, hammers, sickles, spears, shotguns, sniper rifles, and more. Each weapon also comes with unique transforming functions, extending their utility by providing additional attack options to deal more damage. Players can determine which weapon works best for their playstyle and hone its intricacies when taking on missions in Story Mode or online with other GOD EATER 3 players.

GOD EATER 3 incorporates new combat mechanics and customization options to create dynamic fights that change the flow of battles. After devouring an enemy, players can activate Burst Arts which change some normal attacks into special attacks. Players can also choose between several Burst Arts, as well as the specific effects of the Burst Art, to suit their play style. In addition to Burst Arts, a new Dive ability increases the speed of combat by having players race headlong towards enemies for swift attacks, keeping constant pressure on the opposition.

Players can team-up with three other God Eaters either online or through a local connection to tackle story missions together or combine forces with seven other players online to experience Assault Missions, the largest group battles ever seen in the GOD EATER franchise. Cooperating and fighting as a team will help engage the Battle Support System. By fighting next to teammates, players can unleash this new ability which shares various power-ups to help the entire team overcome tough fights and secure victory.

GOD EATER 3 for the Nintendo Switch is now available with an ESRB rating of “T” for Teen and MSRP of $59.99. For more information about GOD EATER 3 or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

The Saturn Awards Get A New Location for 2019

2019/07/12

Jerry Paxton

News

LOS ANGELES (July 11, 2019) – The 45th annual Saturn Awards will take place on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the historic Avalon Theater in Hollywood, California. For the first time in its history, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, the organization that founded and owns the Saturn Awards, has made a multi-year partnership deal with veteran television producer Justin W. Hochberg. This new highly sought-after collaboration has immediately resulted in the upcoming, newly produced and reinvigorated Saturn Awards show. The traditionally non-televised Saturn Awards has always been a favorite event among the most groundbreaking creators. This new production will be an exciting evolution of the beloved award show and, for the first time since the one-time TV airing in 1978, it will be available to global fans via a streaming partner to be announced shortly. Hochberg’s additional plans to expand the brand creating a home for fandom year round will include a slate of co-marketing deals and brand partnerships all for the first time in the show’s 45 year history. With new content in development and decades of never before seen exclusive archival awards show footage with fandom’s legendary icons the Saturn brand will provide fans with unprecedented innovative experiences impossible to duplicate.

“For 44 years, The Saturn Awards show has been the ONLY award show to exclusively recognize Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror feature films and television,” said Robert Holguin, the President of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. “Today genre fans make up the most powerful portion of today’s global entertainment audience but our rich history started long before it was mainstream and includes everyone from J.J. Abrams to Gale Anne Hurd, George Lucas to Jason Blum, Jordan Peele to Gal Gadot, Ryan Coogler, Zoe Saldana and legends like Rod Serling. We couldn’t be more grateful to Justin and the team he has assembled as they take this to infinity and beyond.”

The reinvigoration of The Saturn Awards also includes the creation of an Awards Advisory Board with members of the TV, film, animation and fan community. The board’s role will be to help produce the annual presentation and ensure it rigorously honors fans and fan culture. Board members that have joined the advisory board thus far include writer/producer Roberto Orci (Star Trek, Transformers 1-3), Christina Steinberg producer of the Oscar winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, filmmaker Dean Devlin (Independence Day), producer Roy Lee (It, Bates Motel), Director Robert Rodriquez (Alita: Battle Angel, Cannes winner Sin City) and Oscar winning director Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) among others.

“I’ve been a fan of the Saturns my entire career,” says Orci. “I cannot wait to roll up my sleeves to help celebrate pop culture’s most impactful storytellers. For every geek, cosplayer, nerd and underdog, this one is for us.”

“I am a life-long fan and the opportunity to reinvent the show for today’s social media age and further develop this unique brand for fandom with innovators like Bob Orci, Dean Devlin, Christina Steinberg, Roy Lee, Peter Ramsey and Robert Rodriguez, whose work has generated billions and thrilled millions, is a chance to work with real life superheroes,” says Hochberg, who has brought all of these new elements together.

Nominations for the 45th Saturn Awards will be announced on July 15, 2019.

Follow on Instagram @thesaturnawards or via www.SaturnAwards.com

DC and Warner Bros. Join Forces with Massive Comic Con Lineup

2019/07/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

BURBANK, Calif. (July 12, 2019) — For the first time ever, Comic-Con titans DC and Warner Bros. will join forces on the convention floor in a digitally revamped, two-story combination DC Warner Bros. booth (#4545, located near Artists’ Alley). With more than 6,500 square feet across two levels, this iconic space produced by Vision Events will host nearly 40 signings featuring not only the stars and creative teams from Warner Bros., HBO series and New Line Cinema films, but also almost 50 legendary DC writers and artists, proving to be the ultimate DC and Warner Bros. fan destination.

Utilizing constantly evolving digital signage on towers and screens, the DC Warner Bros. booth will serve as a must-experience environment, including an Arkham Asylum Activation that delves into the world of Harley Quinn; a re-creation of one of Riverdale’s Pop’s Diner booths; an Instagram-worthy station with the Central Perk couch from Friends; actual costumes and props from The Dark Knight film trilogy, in celebration of Batman’s 80^th anniversary, and more! Always a destination for Comic-Con fans, the DC and Warner Bros. booths will now unite to become a one-stop shop delivering constant activities for fans to enjoy, including talent appearances, autograph signings and more.

Here’s a closer look at this year’s DC Warner Bros. booth areas of interest:

CENTRAL PERK AND POP’S DINER RE-LOCATE TO SAN DIEGO

WITH RIVERDALE AND FRIENDS SETS!

Celebrating its 25^th anniversary throughout 2019, Friends will be “there for you” with the iconic Central Perk couch. The ultimate ’gram-worthy destination, the Friends couch will be available for fans to take photos and post to social (hashtag #WBSDCC or #Friends25). But if coffee’s not your thing, and you’re more of a milkshake type…

…grab a booth at Pop’s Diner! Elements from the popular Riverdale set have been meticulously re-assembled for fans to get together for another unforgettable photo op. Entering season four Riverdale returns October 9 and airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW.

THE DARK KNIGHT COSTUMES & COLLECTIBLES!

Sure, Comic-Con turns 50 this year, but DC is celebrating 80 Batman-worthy years of crime fighting in Gotham City (#Batman80)! Get up close and personal to actual costumes, props and more from Warner Bros. Pictures’The Dark Knight Trilogy. Whether it’s Ra’s Al Ghul, Scarecrow, Bane, Selina Kyle or Batman himself, you’ll find all these plus photo ops and more on display in the DC WB booth!

In addition, there will be a number of DC Collectibles and fan merchandise on display from Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

HARLEY QUINN ARKHAM ACTIVATION!

As previously announced, DC UNIVERSE will take fans into the comically twisted realm of DC’s criminal “queenpin” Harley Quinn with an Arkham Activation that gives visitors an immersive, interactive glimpse into the highly anticipated adult-animated comedy series Harley Quinn.

The upcoming Harley Quinn series premieres later this year, exclusively on DCUNIVERSE. Featuring the voice of The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco as the Divine Ms. Quinn, the animated adult comedy series from Warner Bros. Animation is executive produced by Cuoco, WBA’s Sam Register and iZOMBIE’s Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey.

DC UNIVERSE MEMBERS EXCLUSIVES!

One year after DC UNIVERSE launched its membership program at Comic-Con, the ultimate DC fan destination is back with a slate of members-only fan events and exclusive giveaways.

DC UNIVERSE members will have access to a fantastic line-up of exclusive events and giveaways, including members-only signings, screenings and private gatherings. DCU members will not want to miss out on opportunities such as the premiere of DC Spotlight: Shazam; VIP tickets to Batman’s induction into the new Comic-Con Museum’s Hall of Fame; members-only signing with DC’s Jim Lee; a private yacht brunch with talent; and more. Visit the DCU Redemption Area for more information.

Current DCU members will also have the opportunity to collect an original series print every day in the Redemption Area of the booth. New members of DCU who purchase an annual membership onsite and online will receive an exclusive gift set of four limited-edition comic books with new variant covers.

For more information about exclusive DCU member events and benefits, click here.

STARS & SIGNINGS AND MORE!

From Thursday through Sunday, a stellar roster of talent — including DC writers and artists, producers and stars from Warner Bros. Television shows, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Home Entertainment, New Line Cinema, HBO and Rooster Teeth — will be signing for fans at the Warner Bros. booth. Talent to be announced.

Please note: Wristbands are required for all signings at the DC Warner Bros. booth. DC and Warner Bros. follow Comic-Con’s ticket drawing/wristband distribution procedure. For more information on signings, please visit https://comic-con.org/cci/exclusive-signings-faq.

Additional signing times will be posted at the DC/Warner Bros. booth.

THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019
- 10:00–11:00 a.m. IT: Chapter Two
- 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Todd McFarlane
- 1:00–2:00 p.m. Greg Capullo
- 2:00–2:45 p.m. Teen Titans GO!
- 2:45–3:30 p.m. His Dark Materials
- 3:35–4:05 p.m. The Banana Splits Movie
- 3:35–4:05 p.m. Critters Attack!
- 4:00–5:00 p.m. Tom King & Mitch Gerads
- 6:00–7:00 p.m. Jim Lee, Scott Williams & Alex Sinclair

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019
- 10:00–10:45 a.m. The 100
- 10:30–11:15 a.m. Legacies
- 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. DC Super Hero Girls
- 12:00–1:00 p.m. Tom King, Mitch Gerads & Nick Derington
- 1:00–1:45 p.m. Krypton
- 1:15–2:00 p.m. Pennyworth
- 2:00–3:00 p.m. Frank Miller, John Romita, Jr., Danny Miki & Alex Sinclair
- 2:15–3:00 p.m. Veronica Mars
- 3:30–4:30 p.m. Game of Thrones
- 4:30–5:15 p.m. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
- 4:30–5:30 p.m. Jim Lee, Scott Williams & Alex Sinclair
- 5:45–6:45 p.m. Rooster Teeth RWBY
- 6:00–7:00 p.m. Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019
- 10:00–10:45 a.m. Doom Patrol
- 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Westworld
- 12:30–1:15 p.m. Titans
- 1:15–2:15 p.m. Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder
- 2:15–3:00 p.m. Arrow
- 2:45–3:30 p.m. Batwoman
- 3:00–3:45 p.m. Supergirl
- 3:45–4:30 p.m. Black Lightning
- 4:30–5:15 p.m. The Flash
- 5:45–6:30 p.m. Young Justice
- 6:00–7:00 p.m. Tom King & Mitch Gerads

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019
- 12:00–12:45 p.m. Supernatural
- 12:45–1:30 p.m. Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder
- 2:00–2:45 p.m. Riverdale
- 3:00–4:00 p.m. Tom King

For continuing info on DC and the Studio’s plans at Comic-Con, please visit comiccon.thewb.com, and follow @warnerbrostv and @dccomics on social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook), hashtags #WBSDCC and #DCSDCC.

Square Enix Brings Marvel’s Avengers and More to San Diego Comic Con 2019

2019/07/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, SDCC, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES (July 11, 2019) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today an action-packed lineup of activities planned at San Diego Comic-Con from July 18-21, including the first gameplay reveal for fans attending the Marvel’s Avengers presentation at the Marvel Games Panel. The company’s booth #3829 will also feature a photo op on Cloud’s iconic Hardy Daytona motorcycle from FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE, the opportunity to play the hit mobile game, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS® on a giant touch screen and much more.

Details of all panels, exclusives and more are listed below:

Panels:

Marvel’s Avengers Panel (Thursday, July 18, 1:30 pm in Hall H): Join Shaun Escayg, Creative Director at Crystal Dynamics, and the performance cast of Marvel’s Avengers for a special presentation that will include new information and the first public gameplay reveal for Hall H attendees only.
Life is Strange™ Panel (Saturday, July 20, 12:30 pm, in Room 5AB): Join Raoul Barbet, Co-Creative Director and Jean-Luc Cano, Lead Writer of Life is Strange & Life is Strange 2, for an in-depth look at the genesis of Life is Strange 2. Experience the backstory behind the narrative, discover behind-the-scenes secrets and see an exclusive glimpse of the next chapter.

Autograph Sessions:

Marvel’s Avengers Performance Cast Autograph Session (Thursday, July 18, 5:00 pm, Marvel Games Booth #2339): Nolan North (Iron Man), Troy Baker (Bruce Banner), Laura Bailey (Black Widow), Jeff Schine (Captain America), and Travis Willingham (Thor), as well as Shaun Escayg (Creative Director, Crystal Dynamics), & Bill Rosemann (VP & Creative Director, Marvel Games) will be signing Marvel’s Avengers limited edition lithographs.

Photo Ops, Activities and San Diego Comic-Con Giveaways (Thursday, July 18-21, Square Enix Booth #3829):

Check out Marvel’s Avengers costumes brought to life.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE: Hop on Cloud’s iconic Hardy Daytona and kick it into high gear.
FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS: Photo op and a giant touch screen to play the hit mobile game

Giveaways (while supplies last):

Two-sided FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE poster featuring the game’s hero, Cloud, and iconic villain, Sephiroth
Japanese style hand fan featuring FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS

The SQUARE ENIX booth will also offer a sneak peek of merchandise prototypes for upcoming game releases, including FINAL FANTASY VII: REMAKE PLAY ARTS KAI Action Figures, the entire lineup ofFINAL FANTASY IX BRING ARTS figures, and more. Fans can also purchase a variety of official character products, including early releases of Square Enix Store Exclusives, like the CLOUD STRIFE Another Form Variant Limited Version and the NieR:Automata™ 2B ver 2.0 – 2P Color Variant.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Dev Diary and Glavenus Trailer

2019/07/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

July 11, 2019 – Today, Capcom released a new trailer and a developer update video packed with new details for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the highly anticipated massive expansion to Capcom’s best-selling Monster Hunter: World. The latest footage provides an overview of the newly confirmed subspecies variation of monsters, a look at the all new gathering hub in the Seliana headquarters, plus other gameplay improvements and additions.

Subspecies monsters join the roster in Iceborne, offering extreme, twisted variations that amp up the difficulty and require master-level hunting skills to defeat. The latest trailer provides a peek at just two of the ferocious variants that await: the electrifying brute wyvern Fulgur Anjanath channels lightning instead of fire and the fanged wyvern Ebony Odogaron is more vicious than ever with a wider attack range and dragon elemental. In addition to these fearsome subspecies, the fiery Glavenus, whose distinguishable roar was teased in the previous story trailer, wields its sword-like tail to wipe out hunters with its trademark sweep attack.

As part of the cozy new Seliana home base in Hoarfrost Reach, a streamlined Gathering Hub offers a warm welcome for hunting parties with more centralized facilities and features. Built around an interactive hot spring, hunters and Palicoes can conveniently manage all the pre-hunt necessities in close proximity such as the Smithy to craft gear, resource center to manage bounties or botanical research to harvest items. “My Room” is also accessible and features new personalization options such as furniture, décor, and colors, with a post-launch update planned to allow other players to visit each other’s spaces.

Further gameplay options offer additional flexibility for multiplayer hunting parties. A series-first scaling balanced difficulty which will adapt for a two-player team if others have dropped out or if a duo sets out to tackle a quest with their Palicoes in tow. The furry sidekicks will also get upgraded gadgets and new options such as the Shieldspire Stooge, a mobile decoy that draws a monster’s attention away from the player, the Meowcano, a giant jar that shoots out fireballs at enemies, and an enhanced Vigorwasp that can revive players immediately back into battle if they faint. New Squad Cards featuring info on the respective team can be sent to invite others to join the group, similar to how Guild Cards for each hunter can be traded individually. Sub-leaders have been added for Squad teams and can share duties on recruiting and accepting team requests.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Diego Comic Con Lineup

2019/07/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

Ripley’s and the Travel Channel are bringing a couple of fun additions to the San Diego Comic Con this year – namely, their activations at the Petco Park Interactive Zone and inside the San Diego Convention Center. Also, let’s not forget Bruce Campbell, host of the new Ripley’s Believe it or Not! television show! Check out the details below.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot at Petco Park

Inflatable tube men, human car washes, and a pinball arcade — the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot has it all! Hawking some of the strangest vehicles money can buy — from the world’s smallest street legal car to a Landspeeder and Hummer made out of lottery tickets — lot owner LeRoy has a curious car for you. While you make your decision, step into LeRoy’s office, where you can snap a photo as a souvenir of searching for the strangest sedan or station wagon of your dreams! The Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot is full of surprises and sales at San Diego Comic-Con, so stop by!

WHERE: Petco Park Interactive Zone

HOURS
Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Ripley’s Garage

Inside the convention center, eventgoers can head to booth #4015 and cruise into Ripley’s Garage to view props and peculiar pieces from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! collection — from shrunken heads to the original Star Wars® lightsaber. There will also be unique retail items like a shrunken head air freshener, and giveaways and prizes to redeem at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot at Petco Park.

Plus, the newest edition of the Ripley’s annual, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Beyond the Bizarre, will be available FIRST at San Diego Comic-Con before it officially hits stores — featuring a look behind the scenes with Bruce Campbell on set in the Ripley Warehouse. Pick up a copy before you head over to Bruce’s signing and get it autographed by the man himself!

WHERE: Booth 4015

HOURS: Standard Comic-Con Hours

Thursday – Saturday: 9:30am – 7pm
Sunday: 9:30am – 5pm

For more info on everything Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Bruce Campbell at San Diego Comic-Con, visit Ripleys.com/SDCC.

Additionally, Bruce Campbell, host of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! reboot airing on Travel Channel Sundays at 9|8c, will moderate a panel and participate in an exclusive autograph signing.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Extraordinary Humans Revealed with Bruce Campbell

Host Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) introduces fans to the extraordinary, the death defying, and the unusual people featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not! “Cyborg” Angel Giuffria (Hunger Games) lives life with one of the most advanced prosthetic arms on the market. John “Hammerhead” Ferraro boasts a skull more than two times thicker than average, using it to shock sideshow audiences. “Half-man” Short E. Dangerously doesn’t let proportions stop him from challenging physics to perform incredible stunts. Ripleys.com editor Sabrina Sieck (producer Ripley’s Believe It or Not!) also joins to dive down the rabbit hole of Ripley history. Bruce and the cast will participate in a Q&A session.

Saturday, July 20th
4pm – 4:50pm
Hilton Hotel, Indigo Ballroom

AUTOGRAPH SIGNING

Bruce Campbell will participate in an exclusive pre-panel autograph signing. Fans can enter the exclusive portal prior to Comic-Con for their chance to win a spot in line to this ticketed-only autograph session.

Saturday, July 20th
12pm – 2pm
Sails Pavilion

Bluefin Unveils its Huge Lineup of Comic Con Exclusives

2019/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

Anaheim, CA, July 11, 2019 – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, with a wide array of exhibits and special show exclusives that will be spread across multiple booths throughout the main show hall.

Comic-Con International is one of the nation’s largest comic book, science fiction, and pop culture events, and will take place July 18^th–21^st at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, CA. Complete details are available at: comic-con.org.

Attendees are invited to visit Bluefin brands at the following booths:

Bluefin / Bandai Spirits Hobby (Main Booth) – #401
Flame Toys / Sen-Ti-Nel / Storm Collectibles – #301
Tamashii Nations – #3545
Godzilla Booth – #3535
Gundam 40^th Beyond Booth – #3529
Gundam 40^th Beyond Booth (#3529)

This year, BLUEFIN and other BANDAI NAMCO Group companies will showcase an interactive Gundam Booth. Located on the Main Show Hall, the “Gundam 40^th Beyond” Booth (#3529), will be a key presence this year and will celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the launch of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. It will highlight upcoming and existing Gundam products from renowned BANDAI divisions including BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby (GUNPLA), Tamashii Nations (Action figures), Shokugan (Small toys) , Gashapon (Capsule and small toys), BANDAI Apparel and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment (Mobile game / Console game).

Godzilla Booth (#3535)

Celebrate the enduring popularity of the world’s most popular (and destructive) radioactive dinosaur. Catch a special 2019 Convention Exclusive Edition of the Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure which depicts Godzilla as he appeared in the original 1954 film. Also catch special Godzilla displays throughout this booth sponsored by Toho., Ltd. and Bandai America, Inc.

Bandai 1954 Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure 2019 Convention Exclusive

MSRP $30

From Bandai the 65th Anniversary 1954 Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure (2019 Convention Exclusive) is an authentic recreation of the iconic kaiju that introduced Godzilla to the world in the 1954 Toho film Godzilla. This highly detailed 2019 Convention Exclusive Godzilla features accurate sculpting in a limited-edition translucent flake vinyl with added paint treatments for enhanced realism. The exclusive package is a displayable window box with premium sleeve. Figure stands 6.5 inches tall and is officially licensed by Toho Co., Ltd.

Tamashii Nations (Booth #3545)

Booth #3545 will be dedicated to Tamashii Nations and will be where a variety of exclusives from the Dragon Ball World Adventure will be available for purchase. Attendees will need a reservation from SDCC to purchase these exclusives, but we will also be bringing a wide variety of other Tamashii Nations’ items from Dragon Ball, Star Wars, Marvel and many more.

S.H.Figuarts GOKU BLACK SUPER SAIYAN ROSE Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $75
S.H.Figuarts GOLDEN FRIEZA Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts ULTIMATE SON GOHAN Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $65
S.H.Figuarts SON GOKU KID Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts ZERO SUPER SAIYAN GOD SUPER SAIYAN GOGETA Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $65
Tamashii Nations Metal Build Strike Gundam Figure · MSRP: $160

**All Tamashii exclusives are part of the SDCC exclusive system and require a reservation to purchase

Flame Toys Booth (#301)

Flame Toys Nemesis Prime IDW Version SDCC Exclusive · MSRP: $40

The 8^th series of [Furai Model Kit)] Nemesis Prime (IDW version) is presented as event limited version! This model kit features snap together construction (no glue is required) and is a modernized and shape optimized IDW Nemesis Prime. Standing 6.1 inches tall, the competed figure offers realistic articulation with more than 40 joints.

Storm Collectibles Booth (#301)

Street Fighter fans and collectors are invited to catch 4 unique SDCC Exclusive releases:

Storm Collectibles “Street Fighter V” Cammy Battle Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Action Figure · MSRP: $85

Cammy is a clone created by Shadaloo to be an elite soldier. She lost her memory, and was found by the British Special Forces unit Delta Red. Though she now dedicates herself to destroying Shadaloo, there are still those who doubt her, fearing that she’s a Shadaloo spy. Cammy tries to get on with her new life, with the support of her Delta Red members. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in her Player 2 Green Outfit.

“Street Fighter” Guile Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $85

Guile is a Major in the US Air Force who debuted as one of the original selectable eight characters in the 1991 Street Fighter II game. He is one of the most popular character used in the history of the game. Guile is well known by his signature tall flattop haircut and unique fighting style which combines Martial Arts and Pro-Wrestling. His iconic moves are Sonic Boom and Flash Kick. This figure features a brand new custom developed body. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in his Player 2 Blue Outfit.

“Street Fighter V” M. Bison Battle Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition

1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $75

Now, face the mighty Bison!” “Bow down before my Psycho Power!” Featured in Street Fighter V, M. BISON (named VEGA – in Japan) is the primary antagonist and the most iconic villain in the Street Fighter series. Storm Collectibles presents this M. Bison SDCC exclusive in his Player 2 Blue Battle Costume with the new facial design from Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

“Street Fighter” Sagat SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Scale Action Figure ·

MSRP: $85

Sagat is from Thailand and a 7-foot-tall Muay Thai expert fighter known for his incredible power and long-reaching attacks. He is one of the four Grand Masters in Street Fighter II. Sagat lost his eye during a fight with Dan Hibiki’s father, Go and the massive scar on his chest is a constant reminder of Ryu’s victory. His signature moves are Tiger knee crush, Tiger shots and Tiger Uppercut. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in his Player 2 White Trunks Outfit.

Bandai Spirits Hobby (#401)

Model builders are invited to catch a wide variety of Gundam (GunPla), Star Wars and Dragon Ball kits

Haropla Haro Basic Green [Clear Color] · MSRP: $8

Haropla Momoharo [Clear Color] · MSRP: $8

1/144 Scale Gundam AGEⅡMagnum [Dive Into Dimension Clear] ·

MSRP: $20

1/144 Scale Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento [Iron Blooded Coating] ·

MSRP: $35

1/144 Scale Gundam Barbatos Lupus [Iron Blooded Coating] · MSRP: $27

1/100 Scale Gundam GM SNIPER Ⅱ [Clear Color] · MSRP: $42

1/100 Scale Gundam Tallgeese Ⅱ [Special Coating] · MSRP: $80

1/100 Scale ZZ Gundam Ver.Ka [Clear Color] · MSRP: $70

Nu Gundam Mechanical Clear Gundam Model Kit · MSRP: $75

Star Wars 0-0-0 Character Model Kit · MSRP: $28

Super Saiyan Gogeta – Dragon Ball World Adventure Figure-Rise Standard Exclusive · MSRP: $35

A massive 9-foot-tall RX-78-2 Gundam statue will be stationed inside the booth for photo opportunities.

Re-Imagined LA Haunted Hayride to be Revealed at Midsummer Scream Panel

2019/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

LONG BEACH, CA – Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror fan convention, is thrilled to announce a panel presentation from Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, which owns multiple haunted attractions and events across the nation.

In 2018, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group acquired the assets of Ten Thirty One Productions, which owned the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride (LAHH). Guests will experience a completely re-imagined LA Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park this Halloween season, which will be unveiled at Midsummer Scream by the event’s new Creative Director, Jon Cooke, of Plague Productions.

The presentation will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center on Sunday, August 4, and will feature Chris Stafford, CEO/Founding Partner of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group; Warren Conard, Director of Operations/Founding Partner of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group; Jon Cooke, Owner/Creative Director of Plague Productions; and Melissa Carbone, Founder of Ten Thirty One Productions and Producer of the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. The presentation will be hosted by Ted Dougherty, Writer/Director at Plague Productions.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have the Thirteenth Floor team with us this year,” says Midsummer Scream Creative Director, Rick West. “This group of talented, driven individuals has literally created a haunt empire across the nation by purchasing and plussing well-known attractions, and making them their own. For years, thousands of fans have attended the LA Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park; it’s a known attraction that is now part of the Thirteenth Floor arsenal. Bringing Jon Cooke on as the attraction’s Creative Director is an exciting new chapter for the Hayride, and we couldn’t be more curious to see what he and his team have in store for us as they give Midsummer fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the mysterious town of Midnight Falls, and the strange characters that dwell there!”

In addition to their exciting panel presentation, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group/LA Haunted Hayride will have a large show floor presence this year at Midsummer Scream, where guests will get their first in-person look at part of the town, Midnight Falls, and some of its infamous locals.

Midsummer Scream continues to be a beacon within the Halloween, horror, and haunt community, drawing fans from across America and beyond to Long Beach each summer. The participation of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group bolsters the mission of Midsummer Scream in becoming a world stage for the haunt industry, where companies not just local to Southern California step into the spotlight and are celebrated by fans and peers of all walks, from all corners of the globe.

Tickets are on sale now at MidsummerScream.org.