Zetman Review

There are two forces in the world: the Zet, who are entrusted with the survival of humanity, and the Alphas, who have chosen an extreme form of justice. In a certain city, Jin lives under a bridge with an old man, struggling to pay off debts. He carries the destiny of humanity's survival. Kouga lives on a hill and stands to inherit vast wealth. In his admiration for heroes, he seeks out the meaning of justice. They don't know it now, but they are destined to one day meet.

Five Reasons Why Arrow Should Connect To The DC Film Universe

Ever since Arrow has introduced Barry Allen to the show. I can't help but think that this could be another step in the growing franchise of live adaptations for DC and Warner Bros. However unlike Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D who is connected to Marvel's film universe. DC fans are still not sure whether Arrow will be connected to the film universe of Man of Steel. Here are five reasons why Warner Bros and DC should connect Arrow to the film universe.

Reason 1: It's Easier & Cheaper For Warner Bros To Introduce Characters

Warner Bros and DC Comics are on the right path by introducing Barry Allen on Arrow. If Grant Gustin knocks the role of The Flash out of the park. I don't see no reason why he shouldn't play Flash on the big screen. Having Arrow and The Flash with their own shows gives Warner Bros an opportunity to really established the backstory and characterization. The production cost is cheaper and it gives more time to establish key story arcs. With a two hour movie you're limited on what you can do and what you can establish. However a twenty four episode season can do much more to establish a universe. Arrow so far has introduced characters such as Black Canary, Deadshot, China White, The Huntress, Bronze Tiger, League of Assassins, Deathstroke, Roy Harper and Dr. Ivo just to name a few. If these characters have reoccurring roles or episodes dedicated to a certain story arch it saves Warner Bros time trying to established them on the big screen.

Reason 2: The Fans Want Arrow To Be Connected To The DC Film Universe

Fans of Arrow would love to see Stephen Amell on the big screen. It would be a slap in the face to fans of the show to see two Arrows, one for the big screen and one for the small screen. I think Amell performance as Oliver Queen has been great so far and I have invested in seeing him as the only Arrow. In addition it will be silly at this stage of the game to have a separate film universe and TV universe when Marvel has found a way to connect both worlds. Why have two Arrow's, two Flash's when you can just connect the universes and save a couple of bucks? It would be a smart move to include the characters from the TV rather than introduce a film version and have to go through a whole new backstory and characterization.

Reason 3: Ratings

Imagine the boost in ratings Arrow will get if Ben Affleck, Gal Gabot or Henry Cavill guest star for a couple of episodes. Arrow has already seen the highest ratings of the season thanks to Grant Gustin as Barry Allen. I think with more appearances from some of DC's favorite heroes it will help Arrow even more. 

Reason 4: Justice League

Warner Bros and DC's ultimate goal is to launch a Justice League movie franchise that will hopefully have the same success as The Avengers. Arrow is on the right path by introducing The Flash however imagine if they introduce Cyborg, Green Lantern and Aquaman. If they dedicate an episode to each character to introduce them, they can then get a spin off mini series of six episodes to establish the characters. This process I think will speed things up for Warner Bros and once again will save them some money.

Reason 5: The Spirit of Competition

Who doesn't love the spirit of competiton? In my time I have see WWE vs WCW, Sony vs Microsoft vs Nintendo and now Marvel vs DC in live action form. Competition is exciting and it's good business for both parties if it's healthy.

Dead Talk Episode 3: Too Far Gone

Recorded live at Applebee's on Justin's birthday dinner. Justin and friends discuss the mid season finale of The Walking Dead, Hershel Death, Justin constantly giving his friends spoilers. Oh yeah we talk how good the nachos are.

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2014 J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO

The popular annual celebration of Japanese pop culture, music, art, anime, fashion, and film will return to San Francisco’s Japantown and will also present another special J-Pop concert in Union Square the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, July 19th and 20th, 2014.

The J-POP Summit Festival is the Bay Area’s premier annual Japanese pop culture celebration featuring a variety of live bands and artists, pop culture panel discussions, film premieres, fashion shows, DJ dance events, interactive games, celebrity appearances, and much more. Many of the attractions are free to attend. The Festival is hosted by J-POP Summit Festival Committee in cooperation with the Japantown Merchants Association. Additional details will be forthcoming at www.J-POP.com.

In 2013, J-POP Summit welcomed more than 80,000 people to Japantown and nearly 10,000 more music fans to the Festival’s first-ever concert held in Union Square that featured Japan’s Ambassador of Kawaii, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, as well as Kylee, Daichi, and LoVendoЯ. The downtown San Francisco Union Square stage will host a compelling line-up of J-Pop artists again next year.

Also returning as part of the 2014 J-POP Summit will be the second annual Japan Film Festival of San Francisco, the only full-fledged Japanese film festival held in the Bay Area. The week-long series of live-action and anime film theatrical premieres will run Saturday, July 19th through Sunday, July 27th at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema and will be highlighted by red carpet events featuring appearances by prominent Japanese directors and actors, as well as several lecture presentations, workshops, autograph sessions, and film industry networking opportunities. Additional information will be available at: www.JFFSF.org.

Showcasing cutting edge Japanese fashion has always been a popular aspect of the J-POP Summit. 2013’s theme of “Making Kawaii Universal” resonated with thousands of attendees that savored leading brands as well as live shows featuring top models from the bustling Harajuku fashion scene including Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Next year’s programming will present even more brands and icons to highlight a wide selection of exclusive designs, apparel, and accessories only available for a limited time during the Festival.

The 2014 J-POP Summit Festival also will present the return of the POP GOURMET Food Festival, which will delight attendees with a scrumptious array of innovative Japanese and Asian-influenced cuisine along with Japanese sake and teas. Festival-goers will be able to enjoy popular local gourmet food trucks and exclusive sake tasting by premier sake distillers/distributors on an even bigger scale.

“The growth of the J-POP Summit Festival has been phenomenal since our very first one in 2009 that also marked the Grand Opening of the NEW PEOPLE complex,” says Seiji Horibuchi, the President/CEO of NEW PEOPLE, Inc. and Chairman of the J-Pop Summit Festival. “The J-POP Summit Festival has become an integral part of San Francisco’s summertime fun and after 2013’s tremendous success we are planning even bigger and more exciting programming for 2014. Stay tuned for news and updates as we begin announcing artists and events early next year!”

Bryan Singer Announces X-Men Apocalypse

With so many big announcements and trailers this week in the superhero film world. Bryan Singer put his name in the ring today. Today Bryan Singer announced on his Twitter page (https://twitter.com/BryanSinger) that the follow up to the upcoming X-Men Days of Future Past will be X-Men Apocalypse. The film is slated to be released on May 27th 2016. 

Here is a quick history on Apocalypse

Space Dandy to Premiere Jan 4th on Toonami

Space Dandy, a dazzling new anime from the entire creative team behind Cowboy Bebop, will have its world premiere on Toonami on Saturday, January 4th, 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, followed by a premiere episode ofBleach at midnight, and then the Toonami premiere of Naruto Shippuden. Space Dandy is a dandy in space! This dreamy adventurer with a to-die-for pompadour travels across the galaxy in search of aliens no one has ever laid eyes on. Each new species he discovers earns him a hefty reward, but this dandy has to be quick on his feet because it’s first come – first served! Accompanied by his sidekicks, a rundown robot named QT and Meow the cat-looking space alien, Dandy bravely explores unknown worlds inhabited by a variety of aliens. Join the best dressed alien hunter in all of space and time as he embarks on an adventure that ends at the edge of the universe!

Gal Gadot will be casted as Wonder Women in Superman/Batman

Warner Bros. has announced the actress who will play Wonder Woman/Diana Prince in director Zack Snyder's still-untitled 2015 Superman-Batman Man of Steel sequel that will see Henry Cavill return as Superman, joined by Ben Affleck as Batman, along with the returning Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, and Diane Lane as Martha Kent.

The role will be played by 28 year-old Israeli actress and model Gal Gadot.

Director Zack Snyder is quoted as saying:

“Wonder Woman is arguably one of the most powerful female characters of all time and a fan favorite in the DC Universe," Snyder said on the casting. "Not only is Gal an amazing actress, but she also has that magical quality that makes her perfect for the role. We look forward to audiences discovering Gal in the first feature film incarnation of this beloved character.”  

Not much more is said about the movie, but Gal Gadot is an established actress coming off the success of Fast and the furious 6. Warner Bros. made a pretty good choice and we look forward to seeing her play such and iconic character.

 by Sean Tucker

J-Log Entry #1: The Walking Dead Season 4 Mid Finale/BatFleck

In entry 1 of J-Log Justin's from OtakusandGeeks.com gives his thoughts on The Walking Dead Season 4 Finale and Batfleck.

First Look At George Romero's Empire of The Dead #1!

Welcome to New York City years after a horrifying plague has swept the nation. The Big Apple is a quarantine zone – but that doesn’t guarantee safety inside! Flesh-eating zombies roam within the remains of Manhattan – and they are not alone. Vampires lurk in the shadows as well, feasting on the living and the undead alike – and no one is safe! Here is your first look at George Romero's Empire Of The Dead #1.

Will The Green Goblin Appear In The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

We know that Electro and Rhino will appear in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." However is it possible that the Green Goblin will show up as well. We know that Harry and Norman Osborn are set to appear in the film. However a recent international poster suggest that more villians are going to show up. Check out the full poster below and the close up shot of the Green Goblin. The Goblin does look like actor Dane DeHaan who plays Harry Osborn.

Full Poster

Harry Osborn as The Green Goblin?

Import Game Watch: J-Stars Victory Vs

In the month of March 2014 not only will otakus be treated with a new Dragonball game, but we will also get a new Jump Stars game. The new game entitled J-Stars Victory Vs will bring your favorite anime fighters in an all out brawl. If your familiar with Jump Superstars for the Nintendo DS then you should have idea of who will be in this game. Check out some gameplay footage below. We will have details and a full review in upcoming months.

Five Reasons Why Ben Affleck Will Be A Great Batman

Ever since Ben Affleck was announced as Batman there has been endless debates whether he was a good casting choice. Many geeks (not all) feel that he's not qualify due to his role in the 2003 film Daredevil. However I think Ben Affleck is a good choice and I have five reasons why. Check it out below.

Reason 1: 2003 Ben Affleck is not 2013 Ben Affleck

To say an actor is not qualify for a role because of a couple of flops is unfair. There is no actor walking this planet that has a perfect record. Flops are bound to happen. Has Ben Affleck done some questionable roles yes he has but so has everyone. Can you name one actor in the history of films who has a perfect record with no flops or where they were miscast? Even Denzel Washington had  several flops anyone remember the movie "Virtuosity" with Russel Crowe? To say Ben Affleck can't play Batman because of Daredevil is not a strong enough argument of why he can't be Batman. I will admit Ben's Affleck career choices in the early 2000's wasn't the best however that is the past. It's now 2013 not 2003 and you can't compare someone from what they once were to what they are now. People progress, people mature up and over time Ben's Affleck has done just that. His recent projects like "The Town" and "Argo" have shown his diveristy and maturity as an actor and filmmaker. Affleck is more smarter on what movies he will have his name on and that gives me hope.

Reason 2: Ben Affleck Looks The Part

If I was going to based this on the comics and by picture comparsion. I would say out of all the Batman's so far I would say Affleck resembles Bruce Wayne the most. In recent stills of Ben Affleck on the set of his new film "Gone Girl" he's already bulked up for Batman. He was recently told to slow it down until the filming of "Gone Girl" is completed. Apperance wise Ben Affleck looks like Bruce Wayne, however with so many incarnations of Bruce Wayne in the comics anybody could look like Bruce. However one signature thing Affleck does have that the previous Batman's didn't is the chin and facial structure. Also after googling pictures of Affleck and seeing certain facial expressions, I think he will capture the darkness of Batman very well especially in the eyes.

Reason 3: This Is A Much Older Dark Knight

As previous describe by Warner Bros this Batman will be tired, weary, and seasoned. I'm not expecting a Batman that was without hope and depressed like in "The Dark Knight Rises." I' am expecting a Batman that is established and shows how his battles have taken a toll on him. I think the more mature Ben Affleck will be able to showcase this just fine. If you need some proof of Ben Affleck recent acting range watch his role in Argo, The Town, The Company Men and even Runner Runner.

Reason 4: Ben Affleck Has Experience As An Actor & Director

I know his Daredevil is labeled one of the worst performances in a superhero movie. I still cringe at his delivery of here comes the C train. However I think having the experienced of Daredevil will benefit him greatly. Affleck will have the knowledge of what fans are expecting to see when it comes to a superhero film and what they expect for a performance. I believe he is mature enough to research key story arcs of The Dark Knight to give us a Batman we have been waiting for. I think his Batman will have the detective aspect that was lacking in The Dark Knight Trilogy. Remember in Dark Knight Trilogy Batman had Alfred and Lucious Fox do most of the detective work. In addition I think his knowledge as a director will benefit Zack Synder. Affleck can help Synder on pacing, character development and helping out the actors as well. I think having that experience in front and behind the lens will be wonderful and is a great addition to the DC/Warner Bros team.

Reason 5: We Said The Same Thing About Ledger & Anne Hathaway

When Heath Ledger was announced as The Joker most people thought it was a horrible choice. It was only until his performance was shown that many started to believe. Anner Hathaway suffered the same treatment when she was first cast. The moral of the story is don't judge yet until we see the performance. As stated early the Affleck of 2003 is not the same man he is today. I will remain optimistic until I see clips and the full performance.

Persona 5 Coming To Playstation 3 in 2014

If you know anything about me when it comes to gaming then you know one of my favorite game series is Persona. It was announced earlier that Persona 5 will indeed be coming to the Playstation 3 in the winter of 2014. In addition to this announcement it was also revealed that the 3DS will get a Persona game as well. You can check out both trailers below. I can't wait for this! Persona Rules!!!!!

Persona 5 Trailer



Persona Q: Shadow of The Labyrinth Trailer

Otakus & Geeks Holiday Guide 2013

It's the most wonderful time of the year and you know what that means. It's time for our 2013 Holiday Guide. There are so many great stuff to get this holiday season so check out our guide for 2013 and happy shopping.

Kids
Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ninja Control Shellraiser

Drive the Turtles into their next battle with this new, full-function remote control vehicle. From rail-riding to street-surfing, Donatello’s customized combat creation packs a powerful punch. With the green team all aboard, the Turtles will cream the Kraang with a frenzy of fast-firing sewer covers!  This vehicle comes with full-steering remote-control action, as well as the ability to control the rapid-fire sewer-cover cannon.
                                                                 
Compatible with most Turtles basic action figures (sold separately).
SRP $49.99
AGE 4+

KidKraft Dora Dollhouse

Get ready to play with the most glamorous dollhouse on the block! The KidKraft Dora Dollhouse is loaded with colorful artwork and fun details that young girls are sure to love. From the specially-designed terracotta style roof to the open swing, this dollhouse has features you can’t find anywhere else! It includes 13 pieces of detailed furniture pieces unique to Dora’s casa including a charming bed for Dora to take naps.  Even Dora’s best friend, Boots, appears among the artwork. 31.97” L x 13.98” W x 46.42” H
SRP $114.95

Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret Sewer Lair Playset

The ultimate playset for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans, the Secret Sewer Lair playset is ready for Ninja battle action!  Now available at all retailers, this playset will have kids creating their own Lair of excitement as they become the leader of the pack, swinging into action, training the Turtles and defeating Shredder once and for all.  Standing 42 inches tall and resembling the Sewer Lair that is home to the Turtles in the TV show, the Secret Sewer Lair includes more than 20 different exciting Ninja features, such as: a telescoping periscope so the Turtles can keep track of what’s going on in the city; rope swing and swing-down ladders for joining a battle at a moment’s notice; lines that can be connected to objects in a kid’s room, allowing the Turtles to rappel into battle; an elevator in the back of the set for easy transition from floor to floor; a computer lab for Donatello to master his latest invention; an ooze drain to douse the enemies trying to break in; and much, much more!
SRP $109.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell for iPhone 5

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shells are tough, thick skins made of TPU synthetic rubber. Two layers are bonded together to create a protective cushion that wraps around your iPhone, protecting its edges and corners.

Legend of Korra, Book 1

Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance between tradition and modernity, the bending and non-bending world, and within herself.
Available on iTunes: http://bit.ly/17SXp12

Legend of Korra, Book 2: Spirits

Team Avatar returns! Korra and her friends have rid Republic City of Amon and the Equalists, but now they face an even bigger threat as the Spirit and Human worlds collide! Dark Spirits start to appear and randomly attack humans, and the only one who seems to know how to deal with these enemies is Korra’s uncle, the Chief of the Northern Water Tribe. Korra chooses to follow her uncle to understand more about the Spirit World, but when her father, Chief of the Southern Water Tribe, disagrees with some of his teachings, it spawns an all-out war between the two tribes with Avatar Korra caught in the middle! To stop the world from being permanently overrun by the Dark Spirits, it’s up to Korra and her friends to embark on a journey that takes them deep into the mythology of the mystical Spirit World, encountering creatures like nothing they’ve seen before, and discovering the truth about the very first Avatar!
Available on iTunes: http://bit.ly/18EO7jA

Bubble Guppies Toddler Bedding Set

Kids will love to jump into bed with their favorite friends from the aquarium-inspired world of Bubble Guppies with this Bubble Guppies Girls 4-Piece Toddler Bedding Set - Molly and Friends. The comforter features the adorable, singing Molly with her friends Oona and Deema by her side on the pillowcase. The bed set will delight little girls with its purple, pink and blue heart, bubble and musical note motif.
SRP $39.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toddler Bedding Set
Your little dude will love going to bed surrounded by the coolest crime-fighting reptiles in town! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4-Piece Toddler Bedding Set comes with a bedspread, flat sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcase, all covered with awesome TMNT graphics. The entire set is crafted with comfy cotton for totally cozy snoozes.
SRP $39.99

New Anime Series Holiday Debuts:

ACCEL WORLD SET 1 • Rated “TV-14” • DVD MSRP: $44.82 U.S. /
$43.24 CAN; Blu-ray MSRP: $54.97 U.S. / $66.15 CAN • Available Nov. 26th  
In the year 2046, people use portable devices called Neuro-linkers to manage their daily lives in virtual reality networks. But advances in technology haven't managed to do away with bullies, and 13-year-old Haruyuki Arita finds himself a frequent target. Haruyuki escapes his miserable life in virtual games – until the day Kuroyukihime, the most popular girl in school, introduces him to a mysterious program called Brain Burst and a virtual reality called the Accel World. Set contains episodes 1-12 on 2 discs. Order from select retailers and receive a free 48-page ACCEL WORLD art booklet while supplies last!



ZETMAN THE COMPLETE UNCUT SERIES • Rated “TV-MA” • DVD MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $43.24 CAN; BLU-RAY MSRP: $54.97 U.S. / $66.15 CAN • Available Now! 
Jin and Kouga may come from very different walks of life, but both boys are searching for the real meaning of justice and what it means to be a hero! Jin may be poor, but he lives a happy life with his grandfather, until the day tragedy strikes and changes his life forever. Kouga, born into a wealthy family, is in line to inherit his family’s power and fortune. But what is true strength? What does it really mean to be human? Jin and Kouga’s fates intertwine in their struggle to harness the power that lies within each of them! Set contains Episodes 1-13 on 2 discs. Order from select retailers and receive a free ZETMAN and ALPHAS decal set while supplies last!

Fan Favorite Holiday Debuts:

BLEACH UNCUT DVD SET 19 • Rated “TV-14” • MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $43.24 CAN •Available Dec. 10th!  
As Ichigo and Ulquiorra battle, Loly and Menoly find a golden opportunity to dispose of Orihime. Unable to defend herself, Orihime is attacked without remorse, while a new enemy arises. Yammy breaks through the floor of the 5th Tower as Ulquiorra's reinforcement.  Despite the combined attacks of Ichigo and Uryu, they all seem useless against Ulquiorra and Yammy. Meanwhile, in the World of the Living, the mysterious Visoreds step onto the battlefield. Will they be friend or foe? Set contains Episodes 268 – 279 on 2 discs.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: THE LOST TOWER • Rated “TV-14” • DVD MSRP:$19.98 U.S. / $24.98 CAN; BLU-RAY MSRP: $24.98 U.S. /
$27.50 CAN • Available Now! 
The rogue ninja Mukade is about to be caught by Naruto's team when he summons forth the power of the Ryumyaku–an ancient underground channel of chakra. Naruto gets caught up in the chakra and is sent back in time to the city of Loran, known for its thousand towers. There, he encounters the future Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze on a top-secret mission and the Queen of Loran, Sara, whose rule is threatened by Mukade. Will Naruto be able to return to his own time, and can a chance encounter in the past save the future? Plus, in the exclusive Naruto animated short, Naruto and his friends come across a magical genie in a bottle. The time has come for the last wish, but Naruto just may squander it!

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN UNCUT DVD SET 16 • Rated “TV-14” •
MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $43.24 CAN • Available Now! 
In the aftermath of the attack on the village, Naruto and Sakura are shocked to discover that Danzo has been selected as the new Hokage. And his first order of business involves Team 7's own Rogue Ninja--Sasuke! Then, the Kage from each village gather for a summit in the Land of Iron, and Naruto seeks a pardon for Sasuke from the Raikage. But the cycle of hatred runs deep in the shinobi world, and while the Five Kage discuss how to deal with the Akatsuki, the mysterious one calling himself Madara steps forward to reveal truths that will turn Naruto’s world upside down! Set contains Episodes 193-205 on 2 discs.
New TIGER & BUNNY Holiday Debuts:

TIGER & BUNNY THE MOVIE: THE BEGINNING • Rated “TV-14” •
DVD MSRP: $19.98 U.S. / $24.98 CAN; BLU-RAY MSRP: $24.98 U.S. /
$27.50 CAN • Available Now! 
In the metropolis of Stern Bild, there are heroes who wear the logos of sponsors and protect the city from danger. Their exploits are broadcast on the popular HERO TV. Wild Tiger (Kotetsu T. Kaburagi) is a veteran superhero past his peak who is ordered by his company to team up with the rookie hero Barnaby Brooks Jr. Can these two mismatched superheroes overcome their differences to protect the city?

TIGER & BUNNY SETS 1 & 2 • Rated “TV-14” •
DVD MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $43.24 CAN each; BLU-RAY MSRP: $54.97 U.S. /
$66.15 CAN each • Available Now! 
Set 1: Stern Bild City is a thriving metropolis where superheroes called "NEXTs" protect the streets, sponsors pull the strings, and a hugely popular show called Hero TV captures all of it. Veteran hero Kotetsu T. Kaburagi (AKA Wild Tiger) and hotheaded new hero Barnaby Brooks, Jr. (nicknamed Bunny by Kotetsu) are forced to team up not only to protect Stern Bild City, but to earn as many points on Hero TV as possible. Joined by a diverse cast of heroes, all with different powers and answering to their own corporate sponsors, Tiger and Bunny must find a way to work together, uncover the secret of the "Ouroboros," and earn enough points to become this year's "King of Heroes." Set 1 contains Episodes 1-13 on 2 discs, and Set 2 contains Episodes 14-25 on 2 discs.

New POKÉMON Holiday Debuts:
POKÉMON BLACK & WHITE: RIVAL DESTINIES SET 1 • Rated “TV-Y7” •
MSRP: $19.97 U.S. / $24.98 CAN • Available Now! 
Ash battles for his fourth Unova Gym Badge at the Nimbasa City Gym. The stakes are high, and he’s taking no chances! Later, as the group prepares to leave Nimbasa City, Ash’s rival Trip introduces them to someone they only dreamed of meeting. Then, on the road to Driftveil City, our heroes come across some very special Pokémon in a very special place! Set contains Episodes 1-12 on 2 discs.

POKÉMON THE MOVIE: GENESECT AND THE LEGEND AWAKENED •
Rated “TV-Y7” •  MSRP: $19.97 U.S. / $24.98 CAN • Available Dec. 3rd! 
When big trouble threatens the big city, it’s up to Ash, Pikachu, and their friends to stop it! A vast Pokémon habitat amid the hustle and bustle of the big city seems like the perfect new home for a group of five Genesect. The arrival of these mythical Pokémon quickly becomes a problem though, their nest threatens the city’s power supply, and they keep attacking anyone who approaches it. On top of that, they’ve attracted the attention of the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, who sympathizes with them because its own origins also involve human tampering. Their leader, a red Genesect, doesn’t trust Mewtwo, and their confrontation quickly rages out of control! Can Ash and friends stop these two powerful Pokémon before they destroy the city?

Videogames via Gamespot.com
Console and Portable Deals

Xbox 360 250GB Bundle -- $189.99
Comes with: Tomb Raider, Batman Arkahm City, Halo 4, Darksiders 2
Where: Best Buy
Alternate: Basic Xbox 360 4GB at Wal-mart for $99
PS3 Slim 250GB Bundle -- $199.99
Comes with: The Last of Us and Batman Arkham Origins
Where: Best Buy, Wal-mart, GameStop, and Toys R Us
Alternate: Basic PS3 12GB at Wal-Mart for $149.99
Nintendo 3DS Bundle --$149.99
Comes with: Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Where: Toy 'R Us and Best Buy
Alternate: Nintendo 2DS at Wal-Mart for $99
Wii U Deluxe Bundle -- $319.97
Comes with: Super Mario U, New Super Luigi U, Nintendo Land, and Mario or Luigi Wii Remote Plus
Where: Best Buy
UK Special -- Wii U Premium Mario Mega Bundle
Not to leave out anyone living in the UK, Nintendo is offering a special Wii U bundle through the Nintendo UK Online Store.
Comes with: Super Mario 3D World, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, Mario Hat, Mario Wii Remote Plus, free delivery.
Services

PlayStation Plus 1 year subscription
Price: $29.99
Where: GameStop
Xbox Live Gold 3 month member ship
Price: $10
Where: Target
Individual Game Deals

Wal-mart will have a number of games on sale from 6pm - 7pm If any of these items sell out in the first hour, Wal-mart will offer a Guarantee Card for the item, ensuring that the product will be shipped to your store for you before Christmas.
Call of Duty: Ghosts -- $39.96
Grand Theft Auto V -- $34
Batman: Arkham Origins -- $34
NBA 2K14 -- $34
The following sales are in place while supplies last:
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag -- $29.99 (Best Buy)
Battlefield 4 -- 29.99 (GameStop)
Beyond: Two Souls -- $25 (Wal-mart)
Disney Infinity Starter pack -- $37.49 (Toys 'R Us)
FIFA 14 -- $25 (Wal-mart)
Last of Us -- $25 (Wal-mart)
Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack -- $37.49 (Toys 'R Us)
For Xbox One, the Microsoft store is currently offering a $10 gift card for any digital game preorders.

Amazon is offering $5 to $10 gift cards for digital purchases of PS4 games.

ANIME ACTION SERIES "K" COMING IN LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY COMBO PACK

The release of the psychological anime action thriller – K – as a special Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, as well as a standard DVD edition, on February 25th, 2014.

The acclaimed 13-episode series is rated TV-14 and will be offered as a special 4-Disc limited edition Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with an MSRP of $69.99 US/CAN. The set also includes a full-color 80 page premium art booklet containing individual episode synopses, character profiles, poster art, translated song lyrics, an exclusive KANAME☆ K cosplay photo gallery, and much more! The standard edition 2-disc DVD set will be offered at an MSRP $44.88 US/CAN.
 
K introduces viewers to Shiro, an easygoing teenager content with just being a student – until his seemingly perfect life is suddenly halted when a bloodthirsty clan, glowing red with fire, attempts to kill him in the streets. Unbeknownst to Shiro, he is suspected of murdering a member of their clan and will need a miracle to escape their vengeance. Miraculously, a young man named Kuroh Yatogami swings in and aids Shiro in his getaway, only to reveal afterward he's also after Shiro's life. Now a hunted man, Shiro will have to evade the clans of seven powerful kings and desperately try to prove his innocence – before it’s too late!
 
An extensive collection of bonus material makes this K release a must-see for anime fans. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will come packaged in a luxurious collectible specialty print chipboard box holding the art booklet and disc case. Limited Edition combo pack extra features include: VIZ Presents an Interview with KANAME☆, an insightful segment with one of Japan’s most popular professional cosplayers during his first-ever U.S. guest appearance to celebrate the debut of K at Anime Expo in Los Angeles in 2013; a KANAME☆ as Fushimi Photo Gallery; special K Day Events and convention highlights from Anime Expo including the VIZ Media K panel with cast, staff and special guests; exclusive English cast and crew interviews; the series’ original Japanese and English trailers; and clean opening and ending segments (with English translated and subtitled options), next episode previews and more.
 
K was developed by GoHands, the noted studio that also created the cyberpunk anime film series, Mardock Scramble, and the enigmatic writers’ collective, GoRA Project. VIZ Media premiered K in North America on its VIZAnime.com streaming service on the same day as the Japanese broadcast debut and the series continues to grow in popularity in rotation on the company’s Neon Alley 24/7 anime channel.

“Filled with gorgeous imagery, attractive characters and an engaging story from GoRa and GoHands, K became a viewer favorite during its simulcast premiere and subsequent runs on Neon Alley,” says Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media Senior Manager, Animation Marketing. “With such a fantastic fan response, we're pleased to have K be our first Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo pack title. With such beautiful packaging and loads of extras, we hope fans will become as excited about this upcoming release as we are!"

 

VIZ MEDIA Releases DVD & BLU-RAY Of Accel World Anime Series

ACCEL WORLD anime series on DVD and Blu-ray on November 26th. The new 2-disc set features 12 episodes of the sci-fi fantasy series, is rated ‘TV-14,’ and carries a DVD MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / 43.24 CAN; Blu-ray MSRP is $59.97 U.S. / $66.15 CAN. Preorders are available now through select retailers.
 
A special 48-page premium art booklet featuring art and character profiles from this popular series and is also included (only while supplies last) as a special free gift with purchase from select online anime retailers including Right Stuf, Anime Pavilion, and Robert’s Anime Corner Store.
 
ACCEL WORLD dialogue features include English and Japanese stereo audio, English subtitles, as well as a character art gallery, clean opening and closing segments, and the original Japanese broadcast trailers.
 
In the year 2046, people use portable devices called Neuro-linkers to manage their daily lives in virtual reality networks. But advances in technology haven't managed to do away with bullies, and 13-year-old Haruyuki Arita finds himself a frequent target. Haruyuki escapes his miserable life in virtual games – until the day Kuroyukihime, the most popular girl in school, introduces him to a mysterious program called Brain Burst and a virtual reality called the Accel World. This set contains Episodes 1-12 on 2 discs.
 
“ACCEL WORLD is the hottest new anime title to join the VIZ Media home video library and we are very excited to also offer it to buyers with a gorgeous, full-color bonus art booklet that is only available for a limited time through select anime retailers,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Manager, Animation Marketing. “This series blends a highly imaginative online game with real world impact and adds a new twist to one teen’s solution to being bullied. ACCEL WORLD quickly became a fan favorite since VIZ Media debuted it on the same day as its Japanese broadcast and we look forward to the series drawing in new and veteran fans alike with this exciting release that arrives in time for the start of the holiday season.”
 
ACCEL WORLD is based on a series of popular light novels written by Reki Kawahara (Sword Art Online) and was produced by the famed anime studio Sunrise (TIGER & BUNNY, Mobile Suit Gundam, Code Geass, Cowboy Bebop, KEKKAISHI). Kawahara entered the first novel in the series into ASCII Media Works' 15th Dengeki Novel Prize in 2008 and won the Grand Prize. ACCEL WORLD has also inspired a popular manga series and several video games.

Pokémon Visual Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Pokémon

Hey Otakus and Geeks readers and Pokemon fans. We have some cool news for you. DK will release a book entitled Pokemon Visual Companion. This book packs the Pokémon world between its covers with amazing artwork, fascinating facts, and comical anecdotes. The book will introduce you to many of the brave, sneaky, interesting, and prominent people in the Pokémon world. You will see what it takes to become a Pokémon Trainer (a human that makes Pokémon and human partnerships his or her priority) a Contest Coordinator, and a Pokémon breeder.

 

Details

Features (9781465403926, $16.99, 7.5” x 9.5”, 208 pages):

• The ultimate reference to key characters, famous battles, and important places.
• Every region up through Unova is covered, including events, people, and Pokémon.
• Trace Ash’s journey and get to know his Pokémon, friends, and travel companions, as well as villains and rivals throughout the Pokémon world!
• Learn the powerful life lessons that Pokémon teaches!

Meet Chris Evans AKA Captain America at the Captain America: The Winter Soldier Premiere

Hey Otakus and Geeks here is some cool news for you. Read below.

Chris Evans AKA Captain America has partnered with global charity auction site Charitybuzz to auction off an experience fit for a superhero... and the most heroic part? It’s all for a good cause. The lucky winner and a friend will attend the highly anticipated premiere of Captain America: The Winter Solider, the sequel to the 2011 hit film, and get an exclusive look at their favorite characters before the film hits the screen. Who knows what other superheroes and villains of the Avengers world the winner might see at the premiere?

Bidding on this experience is open now through December 17 at https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/419512. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Dominic M. Aguilar Special Needs Trust.

Justice is Blind! Your First Look at DAREDEVIL #34!

This December, Marvel’s fearless hero becomes the most wanted man in New York City in the action-packed Daredevil #34! From award-winning writer Mark Waid and acclaimed artist Javier Rodriguez – Matt Murdock has returned to a New York City that wants him dead! The Sons of the Serpent are out to take down the Man Without Fear before he can completely dismantle them! But when your enemy controls the entire city’s justice system and more, enemies are everywhere! Where can you turn when everyone is a bad guy? The odds are stacked against him this December – and that’s just the way he likes it! All leading up to the biggest life changing event for ol’ hornhead. No fan of the man without fear can afford to miss the excitingDaredevil #34!

New Trailer: Repentance Starring Forest Whitaker, Anthony Mackie, Mike Epps & Saana Lathan

From Codeblack Films and the producers of FRUITVALE STATION. Years after a drunken car crash that almost took his life, Thomas Carter (Anthony Mackie) has reinvented himself as a therapist/spiritual advisor who advocates a synthesis of world religions and positivity. He’s parlayed this vocation into a successful book release that one day draws the attention of Angel Sanchez (Forest Whitaker), a profoundly troubled man fixated on the “untimely” death of his mother. When Carter takes on Sanchez as a personal client in an effort to raise funds for his indebted brother Ben (Mike Epps), things quickly take a turn for the worse. Angel needs much more than a simple life coach. What may be simple to grasp for some is the idea that single actions in the past comprise tidal waves of reactions in the present. Director Philippe Caland's REPENTANCE examines these issues against a backdrop of kidnapping and murder.