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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, debuts two new manga series for August! Check out cooking as you`ve never seen it before in the mouthwatering & saucy Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma. Or follow the awakening of a young witch to her burgeoning powers and romance to her handsome bodyguard in Spell of Desire by Tomu Ohmi (Midnight Secretary). Both are now available in print and digitally at favorite retailers everywhere! A Talented Young Chef Enrolls At An Exclusive Culinary School Known For Its Brutally Low Graduation Rate VIZ Media invites readers and aspiring gourmands to savor the delicious new manga series, Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, now available. The action-packed, saucy comedy about a boy’s determination to become

    VIZ Media celebrates VOLTRON`s 30th Anniversary with a deluxe commemorative edition book on the animated franchise. Logo courtesy of VIZ Media. TM & © World Events Productions, Ltd. Under license to Classic Media, LLC.

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    VIZ Media’s Perfect Square Imprint Explores the History and Impact of tThe Classic Sci-fi Animated Epic Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab Official Site: Facebook.com/VoltronOfficial Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, marks the 30th Anniversary of the launch of VOLTRON: DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE with the announcement of the upcoming release of a comprehensive new edition exploring the entire VOLTRON universe and its notable impact on pop culture. Voltron: From Days of Long Ago, A 30th Anniversary Celebration will be released in print on October 28th from the company’s Perfect Square imprint. The book will carry an MSRP of $29.99 U.S. / $34.99 CAN. Thirty years ago, VOLTRON: DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE hit the airwaves, and the world of pop culture hasn`t been the same. Now, Voltron: From

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    Figure to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim GFFMC Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode)/ GUNDAM FIX FIGURATION METAL COMPOSITE ??????????????? Using a unique new metallic finish called `IRIS`, Unicorn Gundam the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC (UNICORN) (????????UC(?????), Kidoo Senshi Gandamu Yunikon) series is taken straight from the screen and brought to life in Tamashii Nations’ premium G.F.F.M.C (Gundam Fix Figuration Metal Composite) line. The rainbow tint of IRIS gives Unicorn an out of this world look, perfectly accentuating the Psychoframe. Set includes interchangeable hands (x3 sets), Beam Magnum, Hyper Bazooka, Beam Gatling (left, right), shield, Beam Saber (x2), and display stand. This spectacular assortment of accessories allows for the recreation of Unicorn Gundam at his finest! Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle. Product Size:

    A sampling of the licensed GODZILLA products from Zazzle. From left to right: Godzilla Green Graphic iPad Mini Sleeve, Godzilla King of the Monsters Distressed Print, Godzilla King of the Monsters Graphic Drinking Bottle and Godzilla T-Shirt. Photos courtesy of Zazzle, Inc. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Zazzle, Inc. Official Site: zazzle.com/godzilla Special Thanks to Diana Adair Collectors of Godzilla products and merchandising may be in for a bit of a shock as the online marketplace Zazzle, Inc. is offering literally hundreds of items based on the 2014 GODZILLA from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. Officially licensed through Warner Bros. Consumer Products, these GODZILLA products are manufactured to order; they are not produced in mass quantities for retailers but rather created and sold based on individual customer orders. The orders can also be customized to create unique collectibles for Godzilla fans. Zazzle currently offers over 500 GODZILLA products including shirts, posters, buttons, stickers, tote bags, water bottles, magnets, binders, greeting cards, clocks, postage stamps, mp3 speakers, key chains, wallets, iPad and MacBook sleeves, pillows, mugs, phone cases, messenger bags, mouse pads, postcards and much more. To view or order all of these

    Photos courtesy of NECA. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2014 NECA, Inc.

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    Source: NECA Official Site: necaonline.com/calers-wave-3-collectible-minis-assortment Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com Special Thanks to Summer Mullins In late 2013, NECA launched their Scalers line of collectible mini figures. Measuring only 2 inches high, the Scalers depict movie, video game and comic book characters -- including Spider-Man, the Alien, Freddy Krueger, Iron Man, the Joker, Jason Vorhees and the Predator -- sculpted in a "cute" style with a sturdy grip to hang onto cords, cables, lanyards, straps and more. The third wave of Scalers, released in late July 2014, includes the following minis... • Godzilla 2014 • Thor • Captain America • Gipsy Danger (PACIFIC RIM) • Superman • Batman (1966 TV Series) Manufacturer: NECA Item Number: 14522 UPC: 6-34482-14522-7 Product Dimensions: Height 2? Release Date: July 2014 SRP: $4.00-6.00 Each About NECA, Inc. NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles

    Left: Big Comic Original: Godzilla Special Issue. Right: Nampei Kaneko`s artwork for the cover of Big Comic No. 14. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. © 2014 Shogakukan Inc.

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    Source: Shogakukan Inc. Publisher Shogakukan Inc. celebrates both the 60th anniversary of the King of the Monsters and the 40th anniversary of their own Big Comic Original magazine with Big Comic Original: Godzilla Special Issue (???????????? ??????, Biggu Komikku Orijinaru Gojira Zookan-Go). Cover dated August 10, 2014, the special edition brings together some of Japan`s top manga creators -- billed as "Earth`s strongest writing team!" -- to do their own takes on Godzilla. The lineup includes Naoki Urasawa (20th Century Boys), Koichi Masahara (nobody understands), Yasushi Hoshino (The Legend of the Gambler -- Tetsuya), Mochiru Hoshisato (Living Game), Kazuichi Hanawa (Doing Time), Naoki Karasawa (Inu Gundam), Akira Sasou (Kodomo no Kodomo), Daijiro Moroboshi (The Monkey King and other Chinese Legends) and Rumiko Takahashi (Ranma ½). The new GODZILLA from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures is on the cover of Shogakukan`s Big Comic

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    Source: Kasakura Publishing In November 2004, the Japanese company Kasakura Publishing released Godzilla Encyclopedia, a 50th anniversary special edition with photos and information on the film series from the original GODZILLA (???, Gojira, 1954) to GODZILLA: TOKYO S.O.S. (???×???×????? ??SOS, Gojira tai Mosura tai Mekagojira Tokyo Esu Oo Esu, 2003). Kasakura has now released a new 60th anniversary Godzilla Encyclopedia: New Edition (???????????, Gojira Daijiten [Shinsoo-Ban]), updated by original author Kohei Nomura. Produced with the cooperation of Toho Co., Ltd., the book runs 400 pages, including 16 pages in full color. Author: Kohei Nomura Publisher: Kasakura Publishing Co., Ltd. Language: Japanese Size: A5 (21.2 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm) Pages: 400 ISBN: 978-4-7730-8725-3 Release Date: July 25, 2014 Price: ?2,800 (Approximately $27.49 US)

    Cover art for the new book, Artworks of Yasushi Torisawa -The Attack of Toho Monsters-. TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2014 Yasushi Torisawa

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    Source: Hobby Japan Hobby Japan will release Artworks of Yasushi Torisawa -The Attack of Toho Monsters- (?????? ???????!, Torisawa Yasushi Gashuu Toho Kaijuu Daishingeki!) in Japan on July 26th. Born in Aomori Prefecture in 1962, Yasushi Torisawa is a designer for special effects franchises such as the Godzilla, Ultraman, Super Sentai and GARO series. His recent works include GIANT MONSTER RUSH: ULTRA FRONTIER (??????? ??????????, Daikaijuu Rasshu Urutorafurontia) and GARO: MAKAI NO HANA (???GARO?-????-, 2014). Torisawa`s kaiju sketches and full color illustrations are also an ongoing feature of the special effects magazine Uchusen. Artworks of Yasushi Torisawa -The Attack of Toho Monsters- offers a collection of Torisawa`s Toho kaiju cover art and pinups plus a selection of never-before-published works, all printed in high-resolution. Publisher: Hobby Japan Language: Japanese Size: A4 ISBN: 978-4798608495 Release Date: July 26, 2014 Price: ?3,000 (Approximately $29.60 US)

    Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release several different Blu-ray and DVD Editions of GODZILLA. Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Home Video Editions Street September 16th Source: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Official Site: Godzillamovie.com Special Thanks to Alyssa Some, Gemma Cacho and Emily Zalenski THE KING OF THE MONSTERS IS REBORN WHEN WARNER BROS. PICTURES’ AND LEGENDARY PICTURES’ GODZILLA ARRIVES ONTO BLU-RAY 3D COMBO PACK, BLU-RAY COMBO PACK, 2-DISC DVD SPECIAL EDITION and DIGITAL HD ON SEPTEMBER 16 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Blu-ray and Digital Download include exciting bonus features including an in-depth look behind the cover-up that kept Godzilla’s existence a secret from the world for more than 50 years Own the Limited Edition Godzilla MetalPak, which includes exclusive embossed artwork, the Blu-ray Combo pack and Godzilla’s iconic roar! Nature controls man, not the other way around, in GODZILLA arriving onto Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, 2-Disc DVD Special Edition and Digital HD on September 16 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. An epic

    Photo courtesy of Kadokawa Shoten. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

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    Source: Kadokawa Shoten On the same day the new GODZILLA by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures opens in Japan, publisher Kadokawa Shoten will release the film`s novelization, ???, through their Kadokawa Bunko imprint. The book is the Japanese language edition of the American book, Godzilla: The Official Movie Novelization, written by Greg Cox (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Rises novels) from the screenplay by Max Borenstein and story by David Callaham. Cox`s novel has been translated by Akira Katagiri (Julian Assange: The Unauthorized Autobiography) for the Japanese release. Promoted as the "latest Hollywood Godzilla, which pays homage to the original version of 1954", GODZILLA pits Toho’s iconic monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten mankind`s very existence. Author: Greg Cox (?????????) Translator: Akira Katagiri (?? ?) Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten Language: Japanese Size: Pocket ISBN: 978-4-04-102070-8-C0197 Release Date: July 25, 2014 Price:

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    Source: Magazine House Japanese publisher Magazine House will release the Mook Godzilla 60: Complete Guide (???????, Gojira Tettei Kenkyuu) on July 22nd. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Godzilla franchise and the release of the new 3D American GODZILLA, this fully illustrated book includes... • Godzilla Movie History • Monster Encyclopedia • GODZILLA 2014 Filmmaker Interviews • The Secret Story of Godzilla`s Birth • Memories of Godzilla: Interviews with Akira Takarada, Kenji Sahara, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Kenpachiro Satsuma and others • Toho Self-Defense Forces • Godzilla Profile Publisher: Magazine House Language: Japanese Size: A4 Pages: 128 ISBN: 978-4838789443 Release Date: July 22, 2014 Price: ?1620 (Approximately $15.99 US)

    2014 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive NARUTO SHIPPUDEN statue from GECCO. Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN

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    VIZ Media Hosts NARUTO Japanese Voice Actor and Offers a Weekend of Collectable Giveaways and Exclusive Items Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, delivers a cornucopia of anime and manga delight to fans of all ages this year at the 2014 Comic-Con International. Attendees are invited to join a fun weekend in San Diego jam-packed with special events, in-booth giveaways, informative panel discussions, and other fun activities and convention exclusives. A specially curated collection of pre-sale manga, as well as convention exclusive art books, high-end collectable figures and limited edition manga production art prints, exclusive apparel, plush toys, trading card games and more will also be offered. Comic-Con International is the nation’s biggest comic book, science fiction and pop culture event, and takes

    Shades of 1974! Anguirus battles Mechagodzilla in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #14, coming next week from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has sent SciFi Japan an exclusive preview of the first five pages from Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #14. A new world-wide threat emerges as the latest incarnation of Mechagodzilla goes to war with Anguirus! Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #14 will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, July 23rd. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #14 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Inks Assist: Mostafa Moussa Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank, Colors by Josh Perez Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow In-Store Date: July 23, 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 As our world recovers following Godzilla`s climactic battle against the Devonians, a threat unlike any before takes aim at not only our world, but the monsters themselves!

    Jojo`s Bizarre Adventure image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 1986 by Hirohiko Araki & LUCKY LAND COMMUNICATIONS/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    First Three Parts of Acclaimed Multi-Generational Paranormal Adventure Manga Series Set for Digital and Print Release Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, thrilled a packed audience of fans at the 2014 Anime Expo in Los Angeles this past weekend as it announced the much heralded return of creator Hirohiko Araki’s epic supernatural/action/adventure manga series, Jojo`s Bizarre Adventure. Volumes 1 and 2 of Jojo`s Bizarre Adventure: Part 3 - Stardust Crusaders are now available digitally on VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch as well as for Android-powered smart phones and 7” tablets. The digital volumes also may be purchased through the Nook, Kindle, Kobo, iBooks and GooglePlay stores. Subsequent editions will be released every

    Jeff Zornow`s cover for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #17. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer and Rosalind Morehead IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #17 plus the third issue of the five part mini-series Godzilla: Cataclysm. Both titles are coming to comic book shops and retailers in October 2014. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #17 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Jeff Zornow Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Jeff Zornow Tentative In-Store Date: October 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 Government experiments with new forms of energy bring unintended consequences... in the form of SpaceGodzilla! Before he returns to Earth, he’ll have to do battle with an unexpected foe! Meanwhile, Godzilla has his hands full with a monster he’s never fought before! Subscription Variant Cover: Matt Frank For subscription customers only... a variant cover from Matt Frank! Godzilla: Cataclysm #3 (of 5) Writer: Cullen Bunn

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    Source: Aspect, Co. For 30 years, master kaiju illustrator, Yuji Kaida, has amazed fans worldwide with his paintings for CD and home video covers, posters, model kits, dioramas and more. In February, his work was displayed at the “ART OF KAIJU: Monster Artist Yuji Kaida Original Exhibition” at the the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival. Now, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Godzilla and the Japanese release of the Hollywood GODZILLA, comes Kaida`s new art book, Godzilla Illustrations (??????????????, Gojira Irasutoreeshonzu). This latest collection features Kaida`s Godzilla and Toho monster works published in full color, along with a new interview. The book will be released in Japan on July 29th. Author: Yuji Kaida Publisher: Aspect Language: Japanese Size: A4 Pages: 128 ISBN: 978-757223479 Release Date: July 29, 2014 Price: ?3,000 (Approximately $29.23 US)

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    Source: Futabasha Publishers Ltd. The King of the Monsters joins Futabasha Publishers` "Common Knowledge" series with Common Knowledge of Godzilla (??????, Gojira-no Joushiki), released in Japan on July 4th. The book covers Godzilla`s 60th anniversary with profiles of all 28 films produced by Toho as well as the new GODZILLA by Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. Also featured are related Toho monster movies featuring the likes of Mothra, Rodan and Varan. Publisher: Futabasha Publishers, Ltd. Language: Japanese Size: B6 Pages: 196 ISBN: 978-4575306965 Release Date: July 4, 2014 Price: ?600 (Approximately $5.88 US)

    Photo courtesy of Kadokawa Shoten. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

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    New Japanese Toho Monster Book Source: Kodansha Ltd. The Japanese publisher Kodansha will release the Mook Godzilla Character Encyclopedia: Toho Special Effects Movie Complete History (??? ???????? ????????, Gojira Kyarakutaa Taizen Toho Tokusatsu Eiga Zenshi) on July 15th. This deluxe edition book looks back at 60 years of Godzilla (described as "the monster born to dominate the world") with profiles of the 28 films in the Toho series. Popular monsters like Mothra and King Ghidorah from the Toho special effects movies are also featured. Godzilla Character Encyclopedia: Toho Special Effects Movie Complete History also includes a section devoted to the new GODZILLA by Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. Publisher: Kodansha Ltd. Language: Japanese Size: AB Pages: 176 ISBN: 978-4062190046 Release Date: July 15, 2014 (Japan) Price: ?3,800 (Approximately $37.51 US) For more information on Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA, please

    Win the new GODZILLA Keepsake Ornament from Hallmark! Photo courtesy of Hallmark. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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    Source: Hallmark Cards, Inc. Special Thanks to Kristi Ernsting Hallmark Cards, Inc. is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new Godzilla Keepsake Ornament. Based on the film GODZILLA by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, the figurine is sculpted by Orville Wilson and stands 3?" tall. It also features sounds from the new movie... hear Godzilla in action at the press of a button! We’ve hidden a 4-digit code somewhere in the latest episode of our SciFi JAPAN TV web series. Click here to watch SciFi JAPAN TV #19: Kaiju Bar, find the code and email it to us for your chance to win this great ornament for free! If you would rather purchase the Godzilla Keepsake Ornament, it is available now at Hallmark Gold Crown stores (U.S. only) and will also be sold online at Hallmark.com starting July 21, 2014 (U.S. only). The

    Bandai will be selling a limited edition Godzilla 60th Anniversary Figure exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Photo courtesy of Bandai. Godzilla ® & © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Bandai press release Bandai America, Inc. returns to Comic-Con this year with all new Limited Edition products for sale at the Bandai booth -- this includes 3 new Power Rangers exclusive items and 1 new Godzilla exclusive to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic monster. Find out how you can enter to win a chance to voice a character in a POWER RANGERS episode, take a photo against the Bandai photo wall, and show off your best Power Rangers cosplay for a chance to receive a Limited Edition giveaway (while supplies last). Stop by the booth for details! Godzilla 60th Anniversary Figure in Exclusive Diorama Packaging To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the most iconic monster of all time, Bandai is releasing a limited edition 6.5“ vinyl Godzilla figure in exclusive diorama packaging. The “King of the Monsters” has taken many forms throughout his 60

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