FunimationNow Anime Streaming Service - Now Available on iOS, Android, Kindle & Windows 10!

FunimationNow Anime Streaming Service - Now Available on iOS, Android, Kindle & Windows 10!

Funimation Entertainment, the go-to studio for extraordinary anime, has unveiled FunimationNow for mobile smartphones and tablets.  Starting today, subscribers will enjoy unlimited, ad-free HD streaming access to Funimation’s expansive library of hit anime television and film properties

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Three Men Who Have Carried The Mantle Of Capt. America Unite In Captain America: Sam Wilson #7

image credit: Marvel

image credit: Marvel

Hey O&G Fans, Capt. America: Sam Wilson #7 will be a variant cover featuring all 3 Captain America's. "Avengers: Standoff," All-New All-Different Avengers artist Mahmud Asrar is illustrating Sam Wilson, Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes in their classic Captain America garb. Captain America: Sam Wilson #7. Both a full color & greyscale version of the illustration will be included in ComicConBox's May release.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #7
NICK SPENCER (W) • DANIEL ACUñA (A)
Cover by ALEX ROSS • VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS
VARIANT COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY • VARIANT COVER BY JIM STERANKO
WOMEN OF POWER VARIANT COVER BY TBA
CAPTAIN AMERICA OF ALL ERAS VARIANT COVER BY Chris Sprouse

• Since World War II, Steve Rogers has wielded his red, white and blue shield against unspeakable odds. When he fell, his brother in arms, Bucky Barnes, picked it up. When it was time to rest, he handed it to his good friend, Sam Wilson. But now Steve will be asked to wield it one last time, against a foe so deadly he knows it could very well be his final stand.
• Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Marvel’s Sentinel of Liberty with a story of Captain Americas present and former -- with this explosive, world-changing chapter in the blockbuster spring Avengers event, STANDOFF.
• Plus, stories celebrating the legacy and legend of Captain America throughout history, by Greg Rucka & Mike Perkins; Tim Sale; & John Cassaday
56 PGS./Rated T …$5.99NORMOUS 75th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! • A STANDOFF tie-in!

 

Nickelodeon Greenlights Two-Part Animated Hey Arnold! TV Movie & Legends of The Hidden Temple Live Action Movie

Nickelodeon Greenlights  Two-Part Animated Hey Arnold! TV Movie & Legends of The Hidden Temple Live Action Movie

Nickelodeon continues to reinvent its library of ‘90s content for a new generation of audiences with the greenlighting of a live-action TV movie inspired by its iconic game show Legends of the Hidden Temple.

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New Gameplay Details Revealed for Umbrella Corps!

New Gameplay Details Revealed for Umbrella Corps!

Today Capcom released brand new gameplay details and assets for the upcoming Umbrella Corps. Joining the previously announced “One Life Match” mode, the newly revealed “Multi-Mission” mode supports up to 6 players in a match where the first team to win 3 out of the 5 rounds will be the victor.

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Death Note Anime Series Arrives on Blu-Ray March 1st

Death Note Anime Series Arrives on Blu-Ray March 1st

VIZ Media’s DEATH NOTE Blu-ray home media releases will be available as a Standard Edition and also as an “Omega” Limited Edition, a definitive collection containing the complete 37-episode series along with 2 DEATH NOTE anime feature films. 

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The Ring vs The Grudge Teaser Trailer

Here is a crossover that I never thought was possible. To be honest I didn't think anyone wanted this. However we have it as Kadokawa Productions and NBC Universal have collaborated on this project. The Ring will take on The Grudge in a all out horror crossover. Check out the trailer below.

“Fairy Tail” Mobile Game Announced

GameSamba, NGames Interactive Limited, and Funimation Entertainment have announced today that they are working with Kodansha to develop and publish an officially licensed mobile game based on the hit “Fairy Tail” franchise. The “Fairy Tail” game will be available in multiple languages worldwide on Android and iOS devices, and is expected to be released by the end of 2016.

“’Fairy Tail’ is one of our favorite franchises, and we look forward to working with NGames and Funimation to create a game fans will love,” said Scott Wong, President and Co-Founder of GameSamba.

The game will be a mobile RPG featuring a new side story that draws from the sequel series of the anime. Players will recruit and battle against their favorite characters from “Fairy Tail,” in order to form the most powerful team of wizards.

In addition to the new mobile game, GameSamba and Funimation previously announced an upcoming web-based free-to-play MMORPG based on “Fairy Tail.” NGames will also work with the two companies to help develop that title. The new mobile and web games will be independent of each other.

 

Netflix Brings New Original Anime Series, Perfect Bones, to Members Worldwide

Today Netflix announced, together with Production I.G, a groundbreaking deal that sees the upcoming original Anime series Perfect Bones to premiere only on Netflix. This marks the first ever original Anime title to debut all episodes simultaneously in 190 countries around the world.

Directed by Kazuto Nakazawa, the 12-episode series is set in the future where scientists have tried to breed the “perfect human” in hopes of keeping peace in the universe. After nearly achieving their goal through three children, the scientists send their “new humans” for further training where they are kidnapped by an evil organization set on using their powers to implement their own concept of a new world order.

“We are incredibly excited to work with Production I.G, who have worked on hit series such as Attack on Titanand Psycho-Pass, in bringing one of the most daring new Anime titles produced today to all Netflix members and Anime fans around the world,” said Erik Barmack, vice president of global content acquisition. “In an era where the Internet knows no bounds, we are proud to deliver high quality original Anime to fans all over the world, at the exact same time, no matter where they live whether it be Japan, France, Mexico, the US, and beyond.”

Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, President & CEO of Production I.G, said about the collaboration, “Among all the tv series and films Netflix offers, the titles I personally find the most amazing are Netflix originals. Production I.G is eager to present another impactful title brought through our creators’ passion and imagination. We’re very excited about Perfect Bones!”


VIZ Media Launches SHURIKEN AND PLEATS Manga Series By Matsuri Hino

VIZ Media Launches SHURIKEN AND PLEATS Manga Series By Matsuri Hino

SHURIKEN AND PLEATS, the story of a schoolgirl who’s also a ninja in modern-day Japan, is the latest title from Hino, who created the pivotal shojo series, VAMPIRE KNIGHT (also published by VIZ Media; rated ‘T+’ for Teens).

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Apocalypse War Variant Covers

Hey O&G fans, with the upcoming X-Men Apocalypse movie  and Apocalypse War event,  Marvel has announced (via IGN) a series of 23 variant covers beginning in May depicting some of its top heroes transformed into a horseman for Apocalypse.

The seven variant covers released so far are Amazing Spider-Man #12 by Jamal Campbell, Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 by Paul Renaud, Guardians of the Galaxy #8 by Dale Keown, Uncanny X-Men #7 by Ryan Sook, Astonishing Ant-Man #8 by Will Sliney, All-New All-Different Avengers #9 by Khoi Pham and All-New X-Men #9 by Pasqual Ferry.