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    Source: Titan Books press release Official Movie Site: godzillamovie.com Official Movie Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Polly Grice, Lydia Gittins, Jo Boylett and Abbie Bernstein Titan Books is delighted to announce the latest additions to their extensive and long-running official Godzilla publishing program with two new tie-in titles to the highly anticipated new GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS feature film, the latest installment in the MonsterVerse series. Following the global success of GODZILLA and KONG: SKULL ISLAND comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse, an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and its ultimate nemesis, the three-headed

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    Competitive gaming -- eSports -- has been around for ages but has never before seen the growth and popularity it sees today. What started out as local LAN parties evolved into large-scale internet play, ultimately becoming a mind sport and an activity that can make the best players rich (the highest-paid eSports "athlete" so far is DotA 2 player KuroKy, born Kuro Takhasomi, with more than $4 million in winnings to date) and one that you can place bets on at Betway Thailand and other bookmakers online. eSports as we know it was born in South Korea in the late 1990s / early 2000s, becoming the first truly 21st-century sport. Since then, eSports have grown exponentially, becoming a popular and seriously funded activity. There are many titles with eSports potential -- pretty much every major game developer hopes to break into this world. Here are the ones

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    Experience a new kind of Fate/Grand Order through PlayStation VR! Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: fate-go.jp (Japan), fate-go.us (US) Special Thanks to Aiko Makino The FGO PROJECT launched the English version of the first and only Fate VR drama with FATE/GRAND ORDER VR feat. MASH KYRIELIGHT for PlayStation VR. This new virtual reality experience from the makers of the hit mobile game Fate/Grand Order is available for free in the United States through the PlayStation Store. Featuring two original stories, players take on the role of a Master to spend some one-on-one time with the lovable heroine of Fate/Grand Order, Mash Kyrielight, or a private getaway with the legendary king of Britain, Altria Pendragon. The English version of the Fate VR drama summons voice actresses Erica Mendez (FATE/GRAND ORDER -FIRSTt ORDER-) as Demi-Servant Mash Kyrielight with Kari Wahlgren (FATE/STAY NIGHT [UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS],

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    Japanese Soft Vinyl Figures Go on Sale in April Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Bandai has released product details and large photos of their "Movie Monster Series" and "Monster King Series" soft vinyl figures from GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, the upcoming movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment. Movie Monster Series: Godzilla 2019/ ????????????? ???2019 Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Godzilla 2019 from Bandai`s long-running "Movie Monster Series". Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660337546 Product Size: Height Approximately 16cm (6.3 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: April 30, 2019 (Japan) Price: ¥2,160 (Approximately $19.52 US) Movie Monster Series: Mothra 2019/ ????????????? ???2019 Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Mothra 2019 from Bandai`s long-running "Movie Monster Series". Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660337553 Product Size: Wingspan Approximately 27cm (10.6 Inches) Material: PVC Release

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    Lighthearted Companion Volume Collects Bonus Comics And Never-Before-Seen Strips By Creator Hiromu Arakawa Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces a new addition to one of manga’s greatest series with the release of Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics on March 12th. The Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics features a complete collection of four-panel comic strips from Hiromu Arakawa’s original Fullmetal Alchemist series (which is published in English by VIZ Media) and never-before-seen bonus strips from Japan. The title is rated ‘T’ for Teens and carries a print MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN. In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA has provided SciFi Japan with GIANT photos of their next wave of figures from the upcoming, hotly anticipated movie, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment. Rodan (2019) 7” Scale Action Figure Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel, Rodan features articulated wings and includes a display base with support rod for simulated in-air poses. Item Number: 42889 UPC: 6-34482-42889-4 Release Date: Q3 2019 SRP: $29.99 Godzilla V2 (2019) - 12” Head-to-Tail Figure Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 GODZILLA movie, this version of Godzilla features lightning paint deco and is fully poseable,

    Monster Battlepack with Godzilla (2019) and Rodan (2019) figures. Photo courtesy of JAKKS Pacific. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019 © 2019 JAKKS Pacific, Inc

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    Full Line Debuts at New York Toy Fair 2019 Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. press release Special Thanks to Rachel Griffin Leading U.S. toymaker JAKKS Pacific, Inc., in collaboration with Toho and Legendary Entertainment, is excited for the global launch of JAKKS Pacific’s new line of Godzilla toys inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, hitting theaters May 31, 2019. JAKKS Pacific unveiled its portfolio of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS action figures, role-play and play sets at the International Toy Fair in New York on February 16-19, 2019. The entire toy line will be available worldwide, launching in April 2019 exclusively at Walmart in the U.S., with prices ranging from $9.99-$59.99. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS is the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse and much-anticipated follow-up to the highly successful 2014 release

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA is thrilled to present its first figures from the upcoming, hotly anticipated GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment! Godzilla (2019) 12” Head-to-Tail Figure Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 GODZILLA movie, the all-new Godzilla is fully poseable, with over 25 points of articulation. The figure measures 6? tall and 12” long from head to tail. Item Number: 42887 UPC: 6-34482-42887-0 Release Date: Q2 2019 SRP: $29.99 Mothra (2019) 7” Scale Action Figure Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel, Mothra features articulated wings and includes a display base with support rod

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    New Titles Include Cats of the Louvre, No Longer Human, Levius, Assassination Classroom Complete Box Set, And More Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces new manga publishing acquisitions set for release this coming fall. New fall titles joining the VIZ Signature imprint include Cats of the Louvre, the latest masterpiece from Eisner Award-winning creator Taiyo Matsumoto. Acclaimed author Osamu Dazai’s No Longer Human is adapted into chilling graphic novel form by the famed horror manga creator Junji Ito. Additional acquisitions include Levius, a hardcover deluxe edition of the science fiction battle manga and its ongoing sequel series, Levius/Est. The Way of the Househusband is an action-packed comedy about a former yakuza legend trying to lead a law-abiding, domestic life as

    Toronto Comic Arts Festival Official Poster by Junji Ito. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © TCAF 2019 – May 11 & 12

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    Ito makes his first North American appearance in Toronto, Canada Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Toronto Public Library presents The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2019 Saturday May 11th, 9am-5pm, and Sunday May 12th, 10am-5pm @ Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada Free To Attend Website: torontocomics.com Twitter: @TorontoComics Facebook: facebook.com/TorontoComics Tumblr: torontocomics.tumblr.com TCAF, The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is proud to announce that acclaimed Japanese manga creator and international horror sensation Junji Ito will participate in TCAF as a Featured Guest and Official Poster Artist of the 2019 Festival, to be held May 11-12, 2019, in Toronto, Canada. Junji Ito is best known for his groundbreaking horror stories including Uzumaki, Gyo, Tomie, and The Enigma of Amigara Fault, and will travel to Toronto in support of his new short story collection Smashed: Junji Ito Story

    Dan Brereton`s Giantkiller comic series returns in a 20th Anniversary Expanded Hardcover Edition. Image courtesy of Dan Brereton. © Dan Brereton

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    Source: Giantkiller press release Official Site: Giantkiller Kickstarter Special Thanks to Dan Brereton and Matt Frank Award-winning comics creator Dan Brereton (Nocturnals) recently launched (and now fully-funded) a new Kickstarter campaign to collect his 1999 giant monster invasion spectacle Giantkiller, into a 20th Anniversary Expanded Hardcover Edition. For those of you not yet familiar, Giantkiller is a labor-of-love graphic novel, inspired by his obsession with Kaij? eiga (Japanese monster movies like Godzilla and Gamera) and Samurai cinema, “Along with a fond remembrance of my childhood stomping grounds in the shadow of Mount Diablo.” Dan adds, “The story takes place there -- and you’ll thank me later when I warn you -- those stomping grounds are almost totally destroyed in the course of the story!” Brereton feels it’s one of the coolest things he’s done in comics, “It was something that made me ridiculously happy while I was

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    Stunning Hardcover RWBY Book Features Insights, Visuals, And More! Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the acquisition of The World of RWBY: The Official Companion. An official behind-the-scenes guide to the acclaimed animated series, The World of RWBY will be published this fall and features artwork, interviews, and insights from the hit series’ writers, animators, and voice actors. The definitive companion to the hit animated series, The World of RWBY is the ultimate celebration of a pop-culture phenomenon. Go behind the scenes with exclusive commentary from Rooster Teeth and explore the show`s creation through in-depth interviews with the writers, animators and voice artists. With comprehensive analysis of key characters and iconic episodes, and showcasing stunning visuals from the series, this is

    X-Plus` new King Ghidorah figure will be released in two versions. Left: The standard golden version. Right: The Limited Edition with alternate colors. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos of their Daikaiju Series: King Ghidorah (1964) figure from Toho’s classic GHIDORAH: THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER (???? ???????, San Daikaij? Chiky? Saidai no Kessen, 1964).* This figure will be available in two versions. The standard "General Distribution" features Ghidorah`s traditional golden colors, and will be sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website, Premium Bandai and Toho’s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition with an alternate paint scheme based on initial designs for the character. Ghidorah was first envisioned with a blue body and wings of red, white and blue. While this was rejected in

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    The first and only Fate VR drama makes its way to the PlayStation Store! Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: fate-go.jp (Japan), fate-go.us (US) Special Thanks to Aiko Makino From the makers of the hit mobile game FATE/GRAND ORDER comes a brand new virtual reality experience -- FATE/GRAND ORDER VR feat. MASH KYRIELIGHT. Brought to you by the FGO PROJECT, the first and only Fate VR drama will be available on February 26, 2019 on PlayStation VR in the United States for free and players will have access to two original stories featuring Mash Kyrielight and Altria Pendragon. FATE/GRAND ORDER VR feat. MASH KYRIELIGHT will be available from the PlayStation Store via internet browser or through a PlayStation 4 console. Those who have purchased the game from the browser version of PlayStation Store will be able to access the experience on the PlayStation 4

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    Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, has announced a collection of innovative 3D puzzles commemorating beloved characters from a variety of Studio Ghibli anime films. Scheduled for retail release in Spring, 2019, the puzzle kits include: • MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO: Totoro & Acorn Set • MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO: Totoro Character Set • KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE: Jiji Cat Set • SPIRITED AWAY: No Face Set • PRINCESS MONONOKE: Kodama Tree Spirit Set The kits are manufactured by the Japanese puzzle company, Ensky, and will be available in the Spring of 2019 from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide. Pre-orders are available now. These are the first 3D puzzles for popular licensed anime brands to be offered to domestic customers by Bluefin. Established in 1985 and considered a national treasure

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    Rumiko Takahashi’s Iconic Manga To Be Released in English In Its Entirety For The First Time Ever Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the return of the classic manga comedy Urusei Yatsura in all-new deluxe editions on February 19th. Set for publication under the VIZ Signature imprint, Urusei Yatsura depicts the hilarious misadventures of an unlucky human boy who meets a beautiful alien princess. The series is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens; Volume 1 will carry a print MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $26.99 CAN. Urusei Yatsura’s volumes will present 400 pages of content in the larger VIZ Signature trim size. The complete series is scheduled for English publication by VIZ Media on a quarterly basis. In Urusei Yatsura, beautiful

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series figure of Hedorah the Smog Monster. Hedorah becomes the second Toho monster -- following several variations of Godzilla -- to join the DefoReal line, which balances cuteness and coolness by mixing the SD (Super Deformed) style with more realistic details. The figure depicts its final form seen in the 1971 movie, GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (???????, Gojira Tai Hedora), and features a paint scheme that faithfully reproduces the monster`s distinctive coloration from the film. X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website and Toho`s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version with a bonus damaged left eyelid, not available from retail stores. DefoReal Series: Hedorah

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    Learn How To Crochet Gorgeous Desserts That Become Fun Accessories Including Key Chains, Magnets, Pouches, And More! Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, presents the vivid world of Japanese amigurumi with the release of Amigurumi Sweets: Crochet Fancy Pastries and Desserts! on February 12th. Featuring easy-to-follow patterns created by Miyuki Ichikawa, Amigurumi Sweets: Crochet Fancy Pastries and Desserts! carries a print MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $19.99 CAN. The book features various patterns that can be used to crochet an array of delectable desserts from parfaits and macarons to cream puffs and taiyaki. Patterns also contain instructions on how to turn desserts into a variety of sweet accessories including key chains, pouches, bag mascots, and more! “Amigurumi Sweets features the Japanese

    Legendary Pictures’ panel at LA Comic-Con. Picture courtesy of Andrew Nguyen.

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    Author Andrew Nguyen From October 26-28, 2018, the Los Angeles Convention Center played host to the annual Stan Lee’s LA Comic-Con. Formerly known as Stan Lee’s Comikaze, it followed the lead of other conventions in adapting the Comic Con name when it rebranded in 2016. Although the focus of the convention is on comic books, it also deals with animation and live-action properties.

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA goes back to the movie that started the reign of the most famous kaiju in the world with the Godzilla – 12? Head to Tail Action Figure – 1956 Movie Poster Godzilla figure! This version of the beloved monster is based on the one-sheet poster for the original movie’s 1956 U.S. release, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS!, featuring the bright green coloring depicted on the poster. The figure measures 6? tall and 12? long from head to tail. It features over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail! The package insert doubles as a foldable backdrop that brings the one-sheet to life -- Godzilla can be posed in the fold of the backdrop creating a 3D version of the poster illustration in toy form. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging with opening flap. Manufacturer: NECA Item

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