AM2 ANNOUNCES DANCE DJ¹S FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2012 CONVENTION

PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY!  AM2 ANNOUNCES DANCE DJ¹S FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2012
CONVENTION

An Amazing Line-Up of Fan-Favorite Music DJ¹s Attend and Perform at this
Summer¹s Most Anticipated Anime, Manga and Music Convention this June 15-17,
2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton! Get your Passports
Today and Experience the Difference!


 The fun continues as this summer¹s most anticipated anime, manga and music event, AM2, announces the nightly dance event to be held the evenings June 15 and 16, 2012 starting from 7:00
pm till 2:00 am.  Fan favorite DJ¹s including DJ Sandman, Elvin Ong, Melodic
Verse and Funkmaster Miko will be bringing their incredible mixed beats to
fans dancing the night away!  More info and attendee registration can be
found at www.am2con.org <http://www.am2con.org>

All attendees will be able to attend, FOR FREE, with Passport Holders
receiving preferred ³front of the line² entry. Limited prizes and freebies
will also be given away to Passport holders.

FEATURED LINE-UP

DJ Sandman --  Electro-House / Mash-ups / Trance / Breaks
The deadly DJ Sandman returns to AM2, bringing his specialty of mixing
Hip-Hop, Electronica and Club music to the ever hungry crowds. Spawned from
the bays of San Francisco, his mixes portray his deep appreciation to many
different styles of music

Elvin Ong -- Progressive Techno / Dub-step
Elvin¹s sound has emanated across the globe, spanning across 5 countries
including Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. With original mixes such as
Bruce Lee (BoneBrew's Dead Heroes Remix) and playing at clubs and events all
around the world, Elvin Ong is quickly becoming a crowd favorite.

Melodic Verse --  Techno / House / Trance /
Having fully embraced the future of sound, Melodic Verse has learned to
utilize his skills not only on decks but virtual decks as well. His sounds
include Trance, Techno, and recently Electro House. He's been found randomly
streaming his music online as of late, adding a formindable arsenal of
tracks at his disposal..

Funkmaster Miko -- Asia-pop / Top 40s / Mash-ups
A humble otaku during the day, Funkmaster Miko dons the mantle of DJ at
night, providing an eclectic blend of pop music from the east with popular
tracks from the west.

Toshihiro Kawamoto is currently announced as an AM2 Official Guest of Honor
for 2012.

Attendees can avoid the anticipated huge lines at autographs, premiere
screenings, workshops, main events, concerts and panels by purchasing a
Passport fast pass for the event.  The Passport fast pass will also provide
holders with premier seating options at Main Events and at Concert events as
well as major discounts with theme parks, retailers and local restaurants.
Bypass the lines and get your Passport today and experience the difference!

AM2 current activities include Exhibit Hall, AMV¹s, Arcade, Summer Festival,
Behind the Voice Actors Studio, Masquerade, Dances, Fashion Shows, Table
Top, Console Gaming, Workshops, Panels, Concerts and more!

Follow us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/AM2Con

Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/AM2Con

HICKMAN'S THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS EXPLODES ONTO THE SCENE

HICKMAN'S THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS EXPLODES ONTO THE SCENE

First issue sells out, gets second printing

Jonathan Hickman's return to independent comics, THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #1, drawn by Nick Pitarra and Cris Peter and published by Image Comics, has sold out at the distributor level ahead of its in-store date of March 7. The issue will immediately go back to press and a second printing (JAN128125) will be in stores the same day as THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #2 (FEB120509), April 4.

Hickman previously created the Image comics THE RED WING, RED MASS FOR MARS, PAX ROMANA, and THE NIGHTLY NEWS, and his series SECRET will debut with Image on April 11. In THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS, he creates an alternate history in which the the U.S. government's development of an atomic bomb is a front for bringing together the world's brightest minds for something even more dangerous. The Second World War rages underground in ways the public can never imagine, and the men of The Manhattan Projects are the United States' last and best defense against the supernatural forces of the Axis powers.

THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS is a monthly, full-color comic book, available in comic book stores and multiple digital platforms.

The Sabertooth Vampire Sinks His Teeth Into Dark Horse Presents

THE SABERTOOTH VAMPIRE SINKS HIS TEETH INTO DARK HORSE PRESENTS!

March 7, MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse Comics announces the latest character to be added to its flagship anthology, Dark Horse Presents: the Sabertooth Vampire!

Penned by Mike Russell (SabertoothVampire.com), The Sabertooth Vampire is a webcomic about a tiny vampire hampered by his giant fangs. Will he pull his teeth out of the ground long enough to actually bite someone? Probably not.

“One of the first books that got me into comics in the nineties was the original black-and-white Dark Horse Presents—back when it was serializing stuff like Sin City and The One Trick Rip-Off and Hellboy: The Wolves of Saint August,” said Russell. “So as you can imagine, getting to submit a few strips for DHP was a huge moment for me personally as well as professionally.”

Russell has collected The Sabertooth Vampire in two self-published minicomics: the 28-page Beware the Sabre-Toothed Vampire and the 56-page Sabertooth Vampire Unleashed. The strips frequently contradict themselves as Russell dives into the Sabertooth Vampire’s personal life—his awkward teenage years, his stints as King Arthur and a caveman, his solo dance parties, his run-ins with Abbott and Costello and assorted angry mobs, and his awkward trip around the world after someone mistakes him for a garden gnome.

“Porting my webcomic over to DHP was an awesome experience for three very specific reasons,” said Russell. “One, I got to add color to the strip, with the help of ace cartoonist/colorist/brother-in-arms Bill Mudron. Two, I received some first-class professional editing from Scott Allie and Daniel Chabon. And three, I swung for the fences and asked if I could draw a crossover strip where the Sabertooth Vampire fought one particular world-famous Dark Horse character, and to my delighted surprise, that character’s creator said yes.”

Said Russell, “The Sabertooth Vampire is basically a ‘Road Runner’ riff on a single tragic idea: The dental feature that defines him as a vampire keeps him from being an effective vampire. Also he turns into a really pathetic bat.”

Look for The Sabertooth Vampire in Dark Horse Presents #12 and #14, on sale May 23 and July 18, 2012!

About Dark Horse Comics

Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and best-selling prose author Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as the Mask, Timecop, and the Occultist. Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan the Barbarian, Mass Effect, Serenity, and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the United States and is recognized as both an innovator in the cause of creator rights and the comics industry’s leading publisher of licensed material.

George Lucas Brings the Force to the Season Finale of 'Prophets of Science Fiction' on SCIENCE

GEORGE LUCAS BRINGS THE FORCE TO THE SEASON FINALE OF

PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION ON SCIENCE

--A New Episode of PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION Premieres on SCIENCE

Wednesday, March 7, at 10:00 PM ET/PT--

Ridley Scott, the creative genius behind several Hollywood blockbuster films such as “Alien,” “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator,” returns to SCIENCE this February with the remaining four episodes of the critically acclaimed PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION. Through the series, Scott explores the connections between science fiction and science fact. He takes us into the world of the creative minds that have inspired researchers seeking mankind’s next transformative discovery. From Isaac Asimov, to Jules Verne, to Robert Heinlein, to George Lucas, Scott explores how science fiction can become a reality. This week, peek into the mind of George Lucas, the man behind Star Wars.

Episode Description:

Season Finale: George Lucas

Can our thoughts change the world? Is the ‘Force’ a remarkable prediction of the mind’s ability to shape reality beyond the walls of our bodies? Star Wars visionary George Lucas imagined sci-fi wonders that have inspired real world scientists to conquer the impossible and redefine the potential of humanity itself.

Justice League Doom Review

Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses.

Director:

Lauren Montgomery

Writers:

Dwayne McDuffie, Mark Waid (comic book story) Stars:

Stars:
Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly and Susan Eisenberg

Cover of JLA Tower of Babel (2001) Trade Paperback





JLA Covers 43-46 Tower of Babel

Summary:
Tower of Babel" deals with Batman's perceived betrayal to the superhuman community by keeping records concerning the strengths and weaknesses of his allies in the JLA, including plans to neutralise his allies in a fight. His files are stolen by Ra's al Ghul, who uses them to defeat the League through a coordinated attack to prevent them from interfering with his latest scheme.

Check out Justice League Doom and Tower of Babel!

First Look At The Incredible Hulk #50

RED HULK SMASH! Hey guys here is a first look at the upcoming Incredible Hulk #50. 

The stakes grow even higher, as a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows waiting to destroy Red Hulk and his fellow comrades! Will Red Hulk’s might be enough to match ghoulish malevolent magic? Can the help of Doctor Strange, Iron Man, Daredevil and more aid Thunderbolt Ross? Find out in the bonus-sized issue- Hulk #50, hitting comic shops everywhere and the Marvel Comics app, this April!

I Saw The Devil Review

When his pregnant fiancee becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, a secret agent blurs the line between good and evil in his pursuit of revenge. Check out the video review.

Japanese Live Game Sensation: The Real Escape Comes To San Francisco In March

Hey San Fran Otakus you might want to check out this really cool event. Read the information below. 

NEW PEOPLE invites visitors to become amateur detectives for a very special event as it welcomes the first-ever U.S. installment of “The Real Escape Game: The Escape From The Werewolf Village,” beginning Friday, March 23^rd thru Sunday March, 25^th.  NEW PEOPLE is located in San Francisco’s Japantown at 1746 Post St.

“The Real Escape Game” is an inventive live game event originally created in Japan that requires players to cooperate and use their detective skills to solve multiple mysteries to locate a hidden key in order to escape from a locked room within a limited time.

The U.S. edition, “The Escape From The Werewolf Village,” will be staged inside the 3^rd Floor SUPERFROG Gallery at NEW PEOPLE, which will be remade as a mysterious village beset by fierce werewolves! As villagers disappear one by one, players must cooperate and use their deductive skills to gather clues and escape before the werewolves attack! The game setting will be accentuated with the use of actors, music, sound effects and lighting elements to add ambiance and immerse players in the environment. Check out the official web site at: http://realescapegame.com/; Facebook news and updates at: www.facebook.com/RealEscapeGame.

NEW PEOPLE Game Times For “The Real Escape Game”

Friday, March 23^rd: 6pm, 9pm
Saturday, March 24^th: 2pm, 5pm, 8pm

Sunday, March 25^th: 11am, 2pm, 5pm

Advanced tickets are now available for $20.00; Tickets at the door are $25.00. Each game session lasts about 90 minutes. Advance tickets and complete game details are available at: http://www.newpeopleworld.com/2012/01/18/come-play-real-escape-game/

**Note: The Game puzzles require no special skills or knowledge to solve; all puzzles can be solved with use of intuitive logic and deductive reasoning. All aspects of The Game will be conducted in English.

“The Real Escape Game” was first played in Tokyo in 2007 and more than 100,000 participants have played in multiple cities across Japan, China, and Singapore. Over 2,300 sessions have been staged to-date with as many as 10,000 participants taking part simultaneously. The Game was recently played by several hundred participants at massive arena venues including the Tokyo Dome and the city’s Jingu Baseball Stadium.

More information on NEW PEOPLE is available at: www.NEWPEOPLEWORLD.com

Star Wars - Dawn Of the Jedi 0 and 1 To Be Reprinted

STAR WARS™: DAWN OF THE JEDI #0 AND #1

TO BE REPRINTED FOLLOWING RETAIL

SELLOUT!

MARCH 5, MILWAUKIE, OR—Retailers around the country are sold out of the first two issues of Dark Horse’s recently launched Star Wars series, the highly anticipated Dawn of the Jedi!

It was announced today, following an outcry from retailers and fans alike, that the company will reprint both of these landmark issues in limited quantities, to be shipped from Diamond on March 7, with an on-sale date of March 21.

Reuniting the powerhouse creative team of John Ostrander and Jan Duursema, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi offers fans their first look at the Star Wars of 25,000 years ago—before there were lightsabers, when the ties to the Force were new, and before the Jedi spread out into the galaxy. It began with the mysterious pyramid ships—the Tho Yor—scattered to the eight corners of the galaxy, and ended with the establishment of an Order that would change the universe forever.

Praise for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi #0:

“This issue is jam-packed for an issue 0. A great deal of back-story is presented in this starting point for the very early days of the Jedi.”—Technorati

“If you’re planning on picking up the Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi series, I highly recommend you pick up Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi #0. The amount of information that you get, coupled by the amazing artwork is worth it alone, but add on the fact that it was very enjoyable to read, makes it a must buy.”—Comic Book Critic

Praise for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi #1:

“This is just the start of a new chapter of the Star Wars saga, and the journey of the Jedi (or in this case the JE’DAII). John Ostrander’s story is both engaging and interesting and by the time you reach the final panel of the book, you will be ready for issue #2. If you are new to the ‘Star Wars Expanded Universe’ or have a budding Star Wars fan you want to read more, put this Dark Horse book in their hands.”—ScienceFiction.com

“Expanded Universe fans are going to LOVE this series, and will find this introduction issue to be their highlight of comic book reading for the month—no doubts. General Star Wars fans will also find it enjoyable; and other comic fans may find it worth a glance. This may be clearly aimed at Star Wars nerds, but it may just be one of the best comic book series set in the galaxy far, far away ever to have been published.”—Geeks of Doom

Retailers: Order codes can be found below and are also featured in today’s edition of Diamond Daily!

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi #0

7 61568 20342 4 00012

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi #1

7 61568 20342 4 00112

Dark Horse Comes To KOBO

DARK HORSE COMES TO KOBO!
THE COMPANY MAKES DIGITAL LIBRARY OF GRAPHIC NOVELS AVAILABLE ON THE KOBO VOX eREADER!

MARCH 5, MILWAUKIE, OR—–Dark Horse continues to make headlines today, with news that the company’s best-selling titles are going beyond the iOS platform! Now, the largest independent publisher of graphic novels is pleased to announce a partnership with the top-selling eReading company, Kobo, to offer a library of nearly 100 titles available from Kobo.com to be read on the Kobo Vox eReader! This move follows an incredibly successful year of distributing titles digitally through Dark Horse’s proprietary iOS app, and corresponding digital storefront at Digital.DarkHorse.com.

“Kobo is the perfect partner for Dark Horse, because like us, they established themselves on the basis of innovation,” said Matt Parkinson, Dark Horse’s senior director of Marketing. “We couldn’t be more excited about the prospect of reaching new readers around the world with what we still believe to be some of the most exciting and dynamic storytelling the comics medium has to offer.”

“All of us at Kobo are thrilled to be adding Dark Horse’s amazing titles to our library,” said Michael Tamblyn, Kobo’s EVP of Content, Sales, and Merchandising. “Based on strong visual storytelling, comics are a great fit for the e-reading industry. This partnership truly marks a continuation of Kobo’s ‘Read Freely’ philosophy, where we’re dedicated to providing a world-class catalog of titles suitable for any market.”

The recently released Kobo Vox represents a new kind of eReader. Not only can book lovers read their favorite books, magazines, and newspapers in vivid color, but they also can connect with other readers to share their favorite passages via Facebook.

As of today, Kobo users can now read their favorite Dark Horse titles, including Mass Effect, Star Wars, Serenity, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hellboy, Sin City, and more, on their Kobo Vox e-reader anytime, anyplace. Look for Dark Horse comics and graphic novels available now at kobobooks.com/darkhorse, with new titles to be added every month!

To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit ComicShopLocator.com.

About Dark Horse Comics

Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and best-selling prose author Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as the Mask, Timecop, and the Occultist. Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan the Barbarian, Mass Effect, Serenity, and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the United States and is recognized as both an innovator in the cause of creator rights and the comics industry’s leading publisher of licensed material.

About Kobo, Inc.

Kobo Inc. is one of the world’s fastest-growing eReading services offering more than 2.5 million eBooks, magazines and newspapers– and counting. Believing that consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device, Kobo has built an open-standards platform to provide consumers with a choice when reading. Inspired by a “Read Freely” philosophy and a passion for innovation, Kobo has expanded to nearly 200 countries, where millions of consumers have access to localized eBook catalogues and award-winning eReaders, like the Kobo Touch. With top-ranked eReading applications for Apple, BlackBerry, Android, and Windows products, Kobo allows consumers to make eReading social through Facebook Timeline and Reading Life, an industry-first social experience that lets users to earn awards for time spent reading and encouraging others to join in. Headquartered in Toronto and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten, Kobo eReaders can be found in major retail chains across the globe.

For more information, visit www.kobo.com.

Dark Horse Graphic Novels Available on NOOK by Barnes and Noble

DARK HORSE GRAPHIC NOVELS NOW AVAILABLE ON NOOK^® BY BARNES & NOBLE

MARCH 5, MILWAUKIE, OR—Just under a year after the launch of Dark Horse’s digital initiative, it is announced today that the company has expanded the number of platforms on which comics fans can access their favorite Dark Horse titles! After an incredibly successful first year of Dark Horse’s proprietary iOS app and digital storefront, Dark Horse is proud to partner with Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the leading retailer of content, digital media, and educational products, to make a library of titles available on Barnes & Noble’s award-winning NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color™.

Dark Horse digital graphic novels are now available for purchase in the NOOK Comics™ store, featuring over 100 of the company’s top titles, like Mass Effect, Hellboy, Star Wars, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, Sin City, and more!

“Making our content available on new platforms outside of the Apple iOS is an incredibly exciting proposition,” said Matt Parkinson, Dark Horse’s senior director of Marketing. “As we move into new areas and new devices, we look forward to the opportunity to find new readers. I can’t think of a better partner than Barnes & Noble, the leading retailer of digital content and media and the folks behind the number-one chain of bookstores in the country.”

“Barnes & Noble is committed to offering customers a broad array of digital comics and graphic novels. We’re excited to bring NOOK customers Dark Horse’s fan favorite digital collection of graphic novels,” said Theresa Horner, vice president of digital content for Barnes & Noble. “The high resolution of our VividView color touchscreen makes the action virtually jump off the page, and takes these graphic novels to a whole new level of entertainment.”

Starting today, the world’s Dark Horse graphic novels arrive on NOOK! Experience NOOK at any Barnes & Noble bookstore or at Nook.com. Look for more and more titles to be added every month!

To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit ComicShopLocator.com.

Nicki Minaj Explains 'Harajuku Barbie" ... I think?

So! Of course being all Lolita and stuff, on a typical dress down day, my style looks more Harajuku ... Simply put, I just dress how I feel ... HOWEVER, the combination of dressing how I feel with ruffle & bow accents AND being black puts me in this wretched "Barbie" category that Nikki Minaj lovingly flaunts.

NO! this is not a post of hating on her. But, sweet baby Jesus! I'm not Barbie. I'm me ... I get up, I want to wear stripes with ruffle bloomers, leg warmers, cool kicks, a svelte tee ... all topped off with a few bows & some blush & wig or not, this equals Barbie (go figure!). Since I have these random moments where dressed full Lolita I want to yell "I'M NOT YOUR EFFIN' BARBIE!" I decided to go on a Nikki Minaj fashion dig. Not surprising, most of it is *meh* BUT there is a video where she (kinda) explains her Harajuku Barbie concept. In my opinion, she fell short with her explaination of Harajuku fashion so here's a HARAJUKU FASHION GUIDE ;-D

Now! After watching this and checking in with the fashion guide, I'd LOVE to hear what my Lolitas and Harajuku fashion lovers everywhere feel. What types of responses do you get when in public? Ever have any "Barbie" moments that you're just NOT a fan of? etc, etc, etc.

I REALLY want to hear from you!



until next time
~je t'adore! >^.^<

VIZ Media Debuts The Earl & Fairy Manga Series

VIZ MEDIA launches a fantastic tale of fairies and fantasy set in against the backdrop of Victorian England with the debut of THE EARL AND THE FAIRY on March 6th. The new Shojo Beat series, created by Mizue Tani with artwork by Ayuko, is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Lydia Carlton is a fairy doctor and one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world. During one of her rare trips to London to visit her father, Lydia’s quiet life is suddenly transformed when she is rescued from kidnappers by a mysterious young man! Edgar Ashenbert claims to be descended from the human ruler of the fairy kingdom, and he urgently needs Lydia’s help to find and claim his birthright, the legendary sword of the Blue Knight Earl. Things will never be the same for Lydia as she is pulled into a dangerous quest against dark forces! 


 “Author Mizue Tani originally wrote THE EARL AND THE FAIRY as a popular collection of light novels, and the story has been captivatingly adapted into a manga series with beautiful artwork created by Ayuko,” says Pancha Diaz, Editor. “Intrigue awaits readers as the Earl tells Lydia that he is the descendant of the Blue Knight. But a serial killer is also on the loose, and Edgar matches his description. Could this charismatic aristocrat really be a murderer?” Mizue Tani is the author of several fantasy novel series and received an honorable mention in 1997 for the Shueisha Roman Taisho awards. Aside from THE EARL AND THE FAIRY, her other major series is Majo no Kekkon (The Witch’s Marriage). Artist Ayuko debuted with the story, “Us, You and Me,” in the Japanese shojo magazine Bessatsu Margaret, and has gone on to publish several manga titles in addition to THE EARL AND THE FAIRY. For more information on THE EARL AND THE FAIRY, or other shojo manga titles from VIZ Media, please visit ShojoBeat.com.

SWITCHBLADE PICTURES LICENSES SULTRY ASSASSIN – THE APHRODISIAC KILL

Here is some movie news for our Asian Film fans.


Switchblade Pictures has announced the latest addition to the company’s expanding line of live action features: SULTRY ASSASSIN – THE APHRODISIAC KILL. Based on the sizzling line of “eroninja” novels by Junichi Yagami, APHRODISIAC KILL is the first film in a new series from writer/director Kenichi Fujiwara (Zombie Hunter Rika, Zeroman R and Grafreeter Toki.) Produced by the Take Shobo Company and Shintoho Pictures Co., Ltd, the erotic action thriller stars Akiho Yoshizawa (Maidroid 1 & 2, Invader 33D) as the titular female ninja Rin, while exploitation stalwart Kesuke (Cruel Restaurant,) former U.S. adult film star Asami and new ero-horror star Rin Kawai round out the cast. When drugs, graft and the illegal sex trade, come together, the outcome can be deadly; especially in ancient Edo, where the law is dictated by he who wields the strongest sword. That’s why Yasaburo, a mere commoner, spends all his spare time practicing and refining his prowess with a blade. But when Yasaburo comes to the aid of a woman he believes to be a prostitute, he soon learns that there are more kinds of weapon than he’d ever imagined… for the woman is actually Rin, a female ninja enforcer assigned to pose as a prostitute in order to investigate shipments of an illegal aphrodisiac, and the deadliest weapon in ancient Japan isn’t made of steel or wood, but rather of human flesh in the form of a deadly Kunoichi assassin. Get ready for the wildest eroninja film ever as three of Japan’s hottest female stars bring Junichi Yagami’s epic erotic novels of sex and steel to life in SULTRY ASSASSIN - THE APHRODISAIC KILL! SULTRY ASSASSIN - THE APHRODISAIC KILL will be available on subtitled DVD later this year. Contains Violence, Nudity & Adult Situations.

Free Comic Book Day Offering To Include Kiernan's Alabaster

DARK HORSE’S FREE COMIC BOOK DAY OFFERINGS TO INCLUDE A SPECIAL FOUR-PAGE STORY FROM CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN AND STEVE LIEBER’S ALABASTER

FEBRUARY 27, MILWAUKIE, OR—One of Dark Horse’s most-anticipated new series premiered in the company’s flagship anthology last week in Dark Horse Presents #9.

Dark Horse celebrates this event with additional news today that Caitlín R. Kiernan’s highly anticipated new series will now be included in both of Dark Horse’s Free Comic Book Day books, with two pages in each book, to expose this exciting new series to as wide an audience as possible!

Alabaster is based on Caitlín R. Kiernan’s fan-favorite Dancy Flammarion stories, a dark fantasy series centered around a teenage protagonist of striking appearance and hidden, terrible depths. For nearly as long as she can remember, seventeen-year-old Dancy Flammarion has fought monsters, cutting a bloody swath through the demons and dark things of the world, aimed like a weapon by a merciless seraph more taskmaster than guardian.

This special four-page story, told across Dark Horse’s two FCBD offerings, will give readers a compelling glimpse into Dancy’s world and the blurry line that separates her from the angels she serves—and the monsters she hunts.

Look for Alabaster: Shelter in the back of both Dark Horse’s Star Wars/Serenity and Buffy/The Guild Free Comic Book Day comics on Saturday, May 5. Remember, you have to pick up both to read the whole story!

Pick up a copy of Dark Horse Presents #9 at your local comic shop for a special sneak peek at the highly anticipated series Alabaster: Wolves!

Praise for Caitlín R. Kiernan

“One of our essential writers of dark fiction . . . a cartographer of lost worlds.”—New York Times

Praise for Steve Lieber

“Lieber’s art is stunningly refined . . . This is how a comic book should look.”—Comic Book Resources

Mario Party 9 Launch Party At Nintendo World

Hey NYC gamers is the latest event coming from our good friends at Nintendo.


WHAT: To celebrate the launch of Mario Party 9, a new game launching exclusively for the Wii console, Nintendo is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and Radio Disney to host a fun launch party. Invited guests will be among the first to try out the 80 new minigames, adventurous new stages and exciting boss battles in Mario Party 9 before the game launches on March 11. Throughout the evening, attendees will enjoy food, beverages, live entertainment from Radio Disney and a chance to win cool prizes (while supplies last). The party is back and bigger than ever with Mario Party 9, as boss battles crash the party and challenge players to compete and defeat a common enemy.


In a series first, players now travel across stages together in a vehicle towards a common goal, overcoming obstacles, battling bosses and collecting Mini Stars stolen by Bowser and his minions. But don’t get too friendly – only one player can become the Superstar. Tune in to Radio Disney AM 1560 in the weeks leading up to the event. Four lucky listeners will win tickets to attend and party with Mario and Luigi. More information about Mario Party 9 is available at http://marioparty9.nintendo.com.
WHO: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City mentors (“Bigs”), mentees (“Littles”) and their families 


WHEN: Friday, March 9, 2012 7-10 p.m. ET


WHERE: Nintendo World 10 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020 (On 48th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues

Anime Plushies Pt. 6

Hey guys it's been a long time since I showcase some Anime Plushies. Today plushies come from Anime's "Fruit Basket", "Tsubasa Chronicles", "Rosario + Vampire", "Puella Magi Madoka Magica", and "Detective Conan."

 Detective Conan looks so cute in his suit, this plushy looks very huggable. 

This is plush is from the Anime "Rosario + Vampire" this Anime Justin can't stop watching. This is a really good plush of the main character Moka. Look at the little vampire teeth.

 Here is a really cute Shigure Dog Plush. One word cute. 

This is a really awesome plush of Madoka, she looks so innocent. 

                           
        Finally Sakura from Tsubasa Chronicles looks beautiful in the outfit and I love her smile. Anime Rules!!!!

NINTENDO TO MARK THE LAUNCH OF KID ICARUS: UPRISING WITH NATIONAL MULTIPLAYER TOURNAMENT

Hey Gamers! Here is some cool news from Nintendo and Kid Icarus fans.


To prepare fans for the March 23 launch of Kid Icarus: Uprising for the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo of America will host multiplayer tournaments at select GameStop stores across the United States starting March 8 and culminating in a national championship event in New York on Thursday, March 22. Three winners from each market will participate in the final round. The final national championship event at the GameStop store at Broadway and 84th Street in New York will also feature a special pre-sale opportunity, allowing consumers to purchase the game one day before it goes on sale throughout North America. The bracket-style tournament will include regional competition at select GameStop locations in San Francisco (March 8), Orlando, Fla., (March 11), Los Angeles (March 15) and New York (March 22). Winners from each of the four markets will be eligible to win prizes including an all-expenses-paid trip to New York to participate in the national championship and a variety of exclusive Kid Icarus-themed items. Even if they are not participating in tournament play, consumers will be able to visit GameStop tournament locations to play Kid Icarus: Uprisingbefore its nationwide launch on March 23. 


Kid Icarus: Uprising takes the action of this fan-favorite series to new heights. Players use the Nintendo 3DS system's Circle Pad, touch screen and buttons to maneuver the heroic Pit as he battles enemies in the air and on land. The new game also incorporates collectible weapons and online multiplayer modes. Each copy of the game comes with six AR cards that can interact with the game, as well as a Nintendo 3DS stand.

Marvel Announces Avengers VS X-Men Launch Parties

Today Marvel Comics announced launched parties, for the highly anticipated comic series "Avengers Vs X-Men. Here is the list of the locations and which of the creators will be there. On April 3rd who will you side with?



Midtown Comics – Times Square (John Romita Jr, Adam Kubert, Axel Alonso, Tom Brevoort & Nick Lowe)
200 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018
www.midtowncomics.com


Elite Comics (Jason Aaron)
11842 Quivira Rd 
Overland Park, KS 66210
www.elite-comics.com


Meltdown Comics (Ed Brubaker)
7522 West Sunset Boulevard  
Los Angeles, CA 90046
www.meltcomics.com