NYCC 2015 Ash vs Evil Dead Panel

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Hey O&G Fans, New York Comic Con 2015 had some great panels this year. One of the most anticipated panels was Ash vs Evil Dead. Kevin Smith moderated the panel and kept the crowd entertained till the show stopper himself Bruce Campbell was ready.

Bruce Campbell came out to thunderous applauds and started to tell the fans a Joke when Sam Raimi interrupted him to give the fans what they want. Attendees were surprised with a premiere of the first episode of Ash vs Evil Dead. The episode was fantastic!  Fans of the Evil Dead series will love the nods to past events and moments, as Ash (Campbell) returns, older, but hardly wiser. His age is not only acknowledged but a big source of humor, as he’s not quite as fit as he once was.

The episode also had all the blood and gore. In classic Evil Dead style, there’s all sorts of body parts being torn off and apart and blood splattering in the faces of various characters. During the Q&A the question was asked whether the show would return to the iconic cabin from the films. Said Campbell, “We can’t answer that question.” Smith retorted with, “That’s a yes, isn’t it?” to which Campbell had to admit, it probably was. Fans asked what else could they expect in future episodes and if it would get even more gory, show runner DiGregorio said “There’s a really good deli slicer scene.”

The Panel was awesome and great for the fans of the franchise. Ash vs Evil Dead will air October 31st 2015 on Starz. Just what fans needed on Halloween.

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By Sean M Tucker

LexCorp Industries to provide free Wifi to New York Comic Con 2015

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Hey O&G fans, if you read the article heading, it is not a typo!! Lex Luthorwill provide free wifi for all NYCC 2015 fans who attend this year. Stark Industries handed out free flash drives at a comic convention once, but the main villain of next year's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is looking to provide something more this week at New York Comic Con. In the FAQ for this year's event, it's noted that the complimentary WiFi is made possible by the (fictional) LexCorp Industries.

Yes. Free WiFi throughout the Javits Center will be provided by LexCorp Industries.

LexCorp unites humanity through technology. We believe in technology as a means of communication, unification and a source of inspiration. To access the WiFi on-site at the Javits Center, connect to the "LexCorp" network from the list of available networks.

You will automatically be redirected to the LexCorp WiFi login page where you can enter your email address and click "CONNECT" to gain access to the network. LexCorp – together, we can build a better world.

Can you trust sending your information over a connection provided by such a noted DC villain? That's up to you.

Source: Newsarama

MTV New York Comic Con 2015 Schedule

MTV today announced its New York Comic Con lineup for October 9 and 10, featuring the return of “Teen Wolf” and the highly-anticipated convention debut of the new epic Sci-Fi/Fantasy drama, “The Shannara Chronicles.”  Each can’t-miss panel will feature cast and producers from the shows and the debut of exclusive New York Comic Con trailers.  Additionally, both casts will be signing exclusive New York Comic Con collector’s edition items.  The network also released the first key art image for “The Shannara Chronicles” today 

 MTV’S NEW YORK COMIC CON 2015 SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

Teen Wolf Panel: 5:45-6:45pm (Empire Stage)     

Andy Swift of TV Line will moderate a panel discussion and fan Q&A with cast members Tyler Posey, Dylan Sprayberry, Cody Christian and Executive Producer Jeff Davis as they discuss the current season and share a first look at the new season.         

For the most up to the minute information throughout the weekend, fans can follow the show on Twitter and Facebook.      The Shannara Chronicles Signing: 5:30-6:30pm (Random House booth, #2204)         
Cast members Poppy Drayton, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett to sign character portrait cards exclusive to New York Comic Con; author and Executive Producer Terry Brooks to sign copies of an exclusive edition of “The Elfstones of Shannara” book, the basis for the MTV series. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

The Shannara Chronicles Panel: 12:15-1:15pm (Empire Stage) 

MTV will introduce New York Comic Con fans to the world of “Shannara” when author and series Executive Producer, Terry Brooks, joins stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, John Rhys Davies and Manu Bennett along with Executive Producers Al Gough, Miles Millar and Jonathan Liebesman. Attendees will see a Comic Con exclusive trailer be able to participate in a Q & A with the panelists. Damian Holbrook, Senior Writer from TV Guide Magazine will moderate.

For the most up to the minute information throughout the weekend, fans can follow the show on Twitter and Facebook.

Greg Capullo's Pencils for The Dark Knight III: The Master Race

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Hey O&G fans, today we get a first look at part Greg Capullo's variant cover for the Dark Knight III: The Master Race. The unfinished image references an infamous scene from the original Dark Knight Returns. Check out his Twitter Post.

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Chivalry of a Failed Knight to Simulcast Exclusively on Hulu

Sentai Filmworks announced today an agreement with Hulu for exclusive simulcasting of Chivalry of a Failed Knight. Episodes will be available to stream for Hulu subscribers for $7.99 per month with limited commercials and $11.99 per month with no commercials. 

Each episode of Chivalry of a Failed Knight will stream exclusively on Hulu during the first week of simulcast with free-to-user streaming available one week later. Simulcasting is slated to begin October 3, 2015.

Based on a series of light novels by Riku Misora, Chivalry of a Failed Knight takes place in a world where human knights can materialize weapons from their souls. The story follows a knight who is widely considered a failure by those around him, and his struggle toward mastery of his weapon.

The Flash as a New God and Justice League: Gods and Men is retitled

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Six one-shots are spinning out of the current "Darkseid War" event in DC's Justice League in October and November, and they're getting a new name. The Justice League: Gods & Men one-shots will now be titled Justice League: Darkseid War; fitting, especially considering possible confusion with the current animated series (and comic book series)  Justice League: Gods & Monsters.

In addition to that, we have the first look at what the Flash will look like when he becomes a New God -- the Black Racer, in fact -- in September 30's Justice League #44 by series artist Jason Fabok.

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Dark Knight III Art for the Cover of the NYCC Program Guide

NYCC 2015 Program Guide
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Entertainment Weekly has debuted the first look at the cover art for the 2015 New York Comic Con program guide, featuring new art from Dark Knight III: The Master Race by artist Andy Kubert.

New York Comic Con 2015 takes place October 8-11 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1 hits shelves November 25.

DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #1
Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
Mini comic art by TBA
Cover by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
1:10 variant cover by KLAUS JANSON

The Jungle Book Trailer Released

The live action version of Disney's The Jungle Book directed by John Favreau released their first trailer today. This version stars the voice talents of Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyongo, Giancarlo Esposito, Ben Kingsley, and Christopher Walken.  

From the trailer, it would appear that Favreau is taking a darker and more eerie  tone compared to the cheery musical we know and love. The animation is beautifully integrated with our real life Mowgli, Neel Sethi, but there are aspects that seem unrealistic. For example, Kaa, voiced by Johansson, is extraordinarily large which destroys the seemingly realistic landscape. 

The Jungle Book is currently slated to hit theaters April 15th, 2016. 

Netflix to Premiere Popular Anime Manga AJIN: A Demi-Human to Global Audience in First of its Kind Deal

Netflix and Polygon Pictures together announce the world’s leading Internet TV network will be the global home of the upcoming Anime series, AJIN: Demi-Human. Netflix members in Japan will be able to watch each episode of the series just 3 days after the original linear air date. All episodes of the series will premiere at once in regions Netflix currently operates outside of Japan in mid-2016.

 Based on the manga by Gamon Sakurai, AJIN: Demi-Human, published by KODANSHA Ltd., is about a young high-school student who is hit by a truck and dies only to discover that he is, in fact, demi-human, an “Ajin.” What he finds are dozens of others who are also Ajins; all of whom are being hunted and trying to survive.

 This deal marks a milestone in how Anime is distributed on a global scale giving quicker and more efficient access to great Anime titles to Netflix members and fans around the world at the same time. AJIN: Demi-Human is the latest Anime title from Polygon Pictures to premiere exclusively on Netflix outside of Japanese broadcast with Knights of Sidonia premiering last summer to strong fanfare.

Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD Coming to PS4

SQUARE ENIX® and Disney Interactive today revealed that development has begun on KINGDOM HEARTS HD2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, a compilation that brings the popular KINGDOM HEARTS [Dream Drop Distance] to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system platform remastered in high definition.  

Originally released in 2012, KINGDOM HEARTS [Dream Drop Distance] HD is a full-HD remastered version of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance]. Series protagonists Sora and Riku take on the Mark of Mastery exam in preparation for coming threats. The signature action of the KINGDOM HEARTS series has evolved, allowing players to experience faster-paced battles and exploration at a blistering pace.

This newly remastered title also features:
·         KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage –

o    A completely new playable episode that links to the story of KINGDOM HEARTS III, taking place after the storyline of KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep played from the perspective of Aqua.

·         KINGDOM HEARTS χ [chi] Back Cover(movie)

o    A new HD movie that tells the mysterious story of the Foretellers, connecting the earliest parts of the series’ history, showcased in the upcoming mobile title KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ[chi].