Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Trailer

Today a teaser trailer for the sequel to the horrific fighting game of the 90's was released. That's O & G readers Shaq Fu 2 might be on the horizon. I really have nothing else to say to be honest. Check out the trailer and my attempt to play the first one.

Teaser Trailer
Shaq Fu Retro Review

Warner Bros. Interactiv​e Entertainm​ent Announces Batman: Arkham Knight

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman™: Arkham Knight, Rocksteady Studios’ conclusion to the series of award-winning, best-selling titles Batman™: Arkham Asylum and Batman™: Arkham City. Batman: Arkham Knight is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and will be available exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. The game is scheduled for release worldwide in 2014.

In the explosive finale to the Arkham series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy The Dark Knight forever. Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile, which is drivable for the first time in the franchise. The addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City.

"Batman: Arkham Knight is the pinnacle game of our hugely successful franchise, and we are giving players the most expansive, impressive title in the series," said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "The Rocksteady Studios team is continuing to focus on the excellent gameplay for which they are known while delivering a thrilling new experience for gamers and Batman fans."


"The team at Rocksteady Studios is putting a tremendous amount of work into delivering the final chapter of our Batman: Arkham trilogy so that fans can feel what it’s like to be the Batman," said Sefton Hill, Game Director at Rocksteady Studios. "We’re excited to be developing the game for next-gen platforms, which has allowed us to bring to life the design elements that we envisioned from the beginning such as the Batmobile and how it augments Batman’s abilities, to the fully detailed and realized Gotham City."



L'ARC EN CIEL LIVE J-ROCK CONCERT FILM PLAYING IN 10 U.S. CITIES

Live Viewing Japan presents L’Arc~en~Ciel concert live from National Station. The concert will be playing live in 10 major cities all over the United States, in the form of a delayed satellite broadcast of their long-awaited “L’Arc~en~Ciel LIVE 2014 at National Stadium. I have seen L'Arc En Ciel live at Madison Square Garden and it's a must see. Read the details below. 

Chosen as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, the iconic National Stadium only played host to four most influential Japanese music bands’ performances as of 2012, with L’Arc~en~Ciel included. Being the band’s second time to play at this enormous venue as well as their very first show since the last world tour, the significant “L’Arc~en~Ciel LIVE 2014 at National Stadium” sparked worldwide attention as soon as it was announced. In response to fervent requests from the U.S. audience, the second day (March 22nd, 2014) of the two-day concert will be presented in 10 theaters across the United States as a special delayed satellite broadcast. 

Original post cards will be given to everyone attending the live viewing and original limited edition glow sticks for the first 50 people who arrive. Tickets are available for $20 at the following theaters and Fandango.com

City                Theater                   Time
Los Angeles, CA Century City 15 3:00 (PST)
Orange, CA        Orange 30                 3:00 (PST)
San Diego, CA  Mission Valley 20 3:00 (PST)
San Francisco, CA Bay Street 16         3:00 (PST)
Seattle, WA        Pacific Place 11         3:00 (PST)
Chicago, IL       River East 21              5:00 (CST)            
Houston, TX      Willowbrook 24          5:00 (CST)
Baltimore, MD Columbia Mall 14      6:00 (EST)
Boston, MA         Burlington 10             6:00 (EST)
New York, NY Empire 25                 6:00 (EST)

Please visit http://larcenciel2014lvj.com for more information. 

NY Toy Fair 2014 Recap

We went to the NY Toy Fair a couple of weeks back and we saw some really cool interesting stuff. Here are some of the stuff we saw from Nickelodeon, Cuddle Barn, Wild Hog, and more. 

Nickelodeon  
Half-Shell Heroes: For the first time, kids as young as three can join in non-stop ninja fun. The all-new Heroes In a Half-Shell segment includes action figures, vehicles and playsets, sized just right for preschool hands. It allows little ones to enjoy open-ended imaginative play with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles heroes and mutants. Available this fall, the line includes an assortment of 2.5” action figures, including Leo with Luge, Mikey with Skateboard and Raph with Mini Cycle. Also featured is the Shellraiser, the Turtles’ infamous group vehicle packed with action features;

Secret Sewer HQ Playset with Mikey and Splinter, which allows little ones to engage in endless ninja play; and Mega Mutant Leonardo, which permits kids to practice ninja training with Leonardo as they control his ninja kicks and chops.

Z-Line Ninja Playsets: The all-new collection of Z-line Ninja playsets allows kids to zip their Turtles action figures around the room. The playsets attach safely to walls and the zip-lines are easily connected, allowing kids to trigger a chain reaction, launching even more Turtle figures. Available this spring, the line includes two basic playsets, Freefall Fire Escape and Window Wipeout, and two deluxe playsets, Water Tower Washout and Billboard Breakout. This fall, the ultimate zip-lining fans can zip their Turtles from greater heights with the Construction Crane Cascade high-flying pulley system. Each playset includes a gargoyle launcher, zip-lines, angle gauge and more. For extended ninja play, all Z-line Ninja sets connect to create a world of zip-line action! Action figures are sold separately.

Basic Action Figure: This assortment continues to grow with the addition of more than 25 new figures in 2014, including some of the most beloved characters from the original 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series such as Casey Jones, Bebop and Rocksteady. The highly detailed action figures are fully articulated and uniquely sculpted, with heights ranging from 4” to 5.5”. Each figure is equipped with unique accessories and is compatible with most of the vehicles and playsets in the line. Figures launching in the spring include Casey Jones, Kirby Bat, Rahzar, Mutagen Man and Slash. Figures launching in the fall include the Robotic Foot Soldier, Dojo Splinter, Newtralizer, Squirrelanoid, Baxter Fly, Bebop and Rocksteady. Ninja Action Deluxe Figures: Kids can wind these figures up and watch as they perform ninja moves, including front flips, cartwheels and extreme knee spins. The collection includes Ninja Cartwheeling Leonardo, Ninja Front Flipping Raphael and Ninja Knee Spin Michelangelo. 11-inch Interactive Talking Turtles: Kids' favorite heroes in a half-shell come to life with these new interactive Turtles. They have a lot to say and can even talk to one another. Each Turtle knows when one of their brothers is talking and can even provide their own unique responses. When all four of the Turtles are together, kids can listen as their personalities come to life! The collection includes Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. Stretch N Shout Action Figures: These new figures allow kids to hear the “battle shouts” of their favorite Turtles. Each figure stands over 8" tall, comes with their core accessories and features stretchable arms. Kids can stretch the Turtles' arms, listening to the pitch get higher as the arms are stretched further. The collection includes Leonardo and Raphael. Throw N’ Battle Deluxe Figures: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are always ready for a battle against Shredder and the evil Foot Clan, and now the Turtles can be thrown into the battle with these new figures. Decked out in their night ninja outfits, the Throw N’ Battle Turtles start out in stealth mode with their legs and arms folded behind their head. Give them a toss into the battle and they spring to their feet, unleash their weapons and are ready to take out Shredder and the Foot! Vehicles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Blimp: This iconic group vehicle from the 1980s TV series is back! The new vehicle inflates to about 30 inches long, features Turtle gliding wings, authentic Turtle graphics, holds up to five of the Turtles basic action figures and includes a repelling system to quickly drop the Turtles into battle. The blimp's easy grip handle helps kids maneuver the battle between the Turtles and Shredder and the Foot.

Dora the Explorer

Fans of beloved Latina heroine Dora the Explorer will discover a world of magical adventure with brand-new toys. Available this February, the line will provide kids with hours of fun with their favorite explorer. · Dora the Explorer Swimming Mermaid Dora doll swims like a real mermaid, using her fin to gracefully propel her through the water! 10’’ Dora will also enchant kids with her magical color-change hair! $20.99 SRP, ages 3+ years. · Dora the Explorer, Explorer House features two floors of rooms with plenty of accessories. Kids get an inside look at Dora’s daily activities. $15.99 SRP, ages 3+ years. · Dora the Explorer, Ready to Explore Set allows kids to recreate their favorite Dora adventures. This 8-inch doll comes with all of the exploring essentials as well as Dora’s trusty friends, Boots, Backpack and Map. $17.99 SRP, ages 3+ years.

Cuddle Barn 

With her big green eyes and world famous tongue poking out, this celebri-cat makes the puuurfect companion! Made of soft plush, this feline idol is just as cuddly as her fans can imagine. Now Lil BUB’s fans can share her joy for life as they snuggle up to their favorite feline right at home! 

Billy Gold 

Billy Gold is the newest member of the Cuddle Barn collection of characters that sing popular songs. These clever plush characters come to life with just a push of a button. Decked out in a metallic gold jacket, Billy Gold takes on the most popular song of the year- "Blurred Lines.” He’s more than just your average goat. With his swag shades on, he is ready to break it down! His singing and dance moves are on point and by the end of his performance fans… will know they want him. Just squeeze his hoof, get up and groove to the tunes! This is one baaaaad kid! 

Wild Hog 

Light Up Mustache 

Trend alert! Start flashing some mustache fun with Hog Wild’s new Light Up Mustaches! Select between six funky styles to determine your own stache personality -- Downtown Ashby, Bandit, The Stranger, Combo, Foo Man, and Fisticuffs. A sleek elastic band keeps your mustache in place and looking sweet. Slide the switch on the back to light up the flashing fun. Lasts for 8 hours of continuous use. Batteries included. 

Shield Popper 

This Ultimate Attack & Defend Foam Ball Blaster has a Gravity-fed auto load and includes six soft foam balls! It fires over 40 feet through the shield—that’s right, through the shield! Pull the foam hammer back, take aim and let go! Clear shield protects you from in-coming fire! Soft and Squeezable Plush Poppers What’s more lovable than a Squeeze Popper? How about one that’s soft and very huggable but also shoots a soft foam ball up to 20 feet?! Now you can pet and love that Squeeze Popper and then shoot a ball right from its mouth. The harder you squeeze, the further it shoots. Includes six soft foam balls.

NON-STOP Movie Review

Hey Otakus and Geeks, last night we got the opportunity to see the new action thriller NON STOP staring: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Michelle Dockery, and Scoot Mc Nairy. As always here is a brief description of the movie.

STORY: Bill Marks is a burned-out veteran of the Air Marshals service. He views the assignment not as a life-saving duty, but as a desk job in the sky. However, today's flight will be no routine trip. Shortly into the transatlantic journey from New York to London, he receives a series of mysterious text messages ordering him to have the government transfer $150 million into a secret account, or a passenger will die every 20 minutes.

Review:  First let me get this out of the way.... (in my Key&Peele voice) LIAM NEESONSSSSSS!!! LOL! But seriously, Non Stop was a pretty good Action/ Suspense movie. The movie starts off slow with some points where you kinda want them to move things along, but quickly gets you immersed in the mystery and action you expect from Liam Neeson. "Non-Stop" confines its action almost entirely to the inside of a trans-Atlantic New York-to-London flight. The only negative about the movie is the slow beginning that might lose you if you're not patient. Non Stop is definitely good Friday night movie that you will be talking about on Monday at the water cooler. 

Final Grade: I give Non-Stop 3 1/2 stars. This movie is worth the ticket to go see!!

MPAA rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of action and violence, some language, sexuality and drug references)

Running time: 1:47

Opens: Friday 2/28/14

Naruto Shippuden Movie: Blood Prison Review

Naruto is convicted of a serious crime he didn’t commit and is sent to the inescapable prison, Hozuki Castle. The warden, Mui, quickly seals away Naruto’s chakra to prevent him from rebelling. Refusing to give up, Naruto plans his escape while also befriending his fellow inmates Ryuzetsu and Maroi. 

Nas Documentary "Time Is Illmatic" To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival 2014

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) today announced that the world premiere of the documentary Time is Illmatic, will open the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. The film follows the trajectory of Nas’ 1994 landmark debut album, Illmatic-- widely considered one of the most important and revolutionary albums in hip-hop. The premiere, taking place on Wednesday, April 16, will be followed by a special musical performance where Nas will perform the groundbreaking album from front to back.

Time Is Illmatic traces Nas’s influences and the insurmountable odds he faced in creating the greatest work of music from hip-hop’s second golden era. The film tracks the musical legacy of the Jones family -- handed down to Nas from his jazz musician father, Olu Dara, the support of his Queensbridge neighborhood crew, and the loyalty of his younger brother Jabari “Jungle” Fret. Twenty years after its release, Illmatic is widely recognized as a hip-hop benchmark that encapsulates the sociopolitical outlook, enduring spirit, and collective angst of a generation of young men searching for their voice in America. Time Is Illmatic is supported by The Ford Foundation’s Just Films and Tribeca Film Institute’s Tribeca All Access program. “I want to thank the Tribeca Film Festival for supporting the film with the incredible platform they've built over the years,” said Nas. “It's an honor to premiere this film in my hometown. I also want to thank One9 and Erik Parker for their persistence and hard work. Those guys and I come from the same place and era, which gives the doc an authenticity that is important to me. We wanted this film to represent the real, from the storyline all the way down to the directors and producers.”

Tribeca Fi​lm Festival Opens Submission​s For 2014 #6SecFilms Competitio​n

fThe 13^th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced the opening of the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival #6SECFILMS contest as part of the Tribeca Online Festival (TOF). Vines can be submitted from around the globe through March 27 by tagging entries with #6SecFilms and the relevant category: #drama, #comedy, #animation and #genre. Multiple submissions in each category are permitted. Tribeca programmers will select up to 20 finalists in each category. A jury will then select one winner in each of the four categories. This year, in addition to the jury awards, online audiences can view the very short film entries on www.tribecafilm.com/6secfilms and vote for their favorite, through April 12, to receive the #6SecFilms Audience Award.

The winning works will receive a 30-minute meeting with GrapeStory (http://grapestory.co), the mobile-first marketing agency and production house founded by Gary and AJ Vaynerchuk of VaynerMedia, a social-first digital shop, and Jerome Jarre, a serial entrepreneur with more than 4.6 million passionate Vine followers.

The #6SecFilms contest debuted at the 2013 TFF with more than 400 U.S.-based entries in the categories of animate, genre, auteur and series. Helping to develop some of the young app’s current stars, several winners or short-listers from last year’s contest saw their careers take off, including Jethro Ames, whose Vines were featured as Budweiser ads during this year’s Super Bowl and who now makes Vines full-time; Chris Donlon, who credits the 2013 competition for helping him get a job editing the LOVE CHILD feature film that was a part of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival; and Megan Cignoli, who has made Vines for more than 60 brands including Comedy Central and eBay and now employs her own team of Viners.

“Making a successful 6-second film is really a true test of creativity and skill. The tools may be simple, but the time is short and the task to do it well is large,” said Genna Terranova, TFF’s Director of Programming. “Encouraging innovation in storytelling is a cornerstone of Tribeca. Last year was proof that new talent is as evident in six seconds as it is in 6,000. We look forward to seeing what this year will bring as we open it up to international submissions for the first time.”

 

 

ReedPOP Announces Special Edition: NYC

ReedPOP producer of pop culture events including New York Comic Con, is expanding its event offerings and getting back to its roots with the creation ofSpecial Edition: NYC. Held in the birthplace of comics, –New York City, the inaugural event is scheduled to take place on June 14-15 at Javits Center North.

This new comic book festival will provide fans the opportunity to connect with artists, socialize with fellow collectors in a unique setting and search for those always hard to find back issues. The event is a pure celebration of comic book culture created specifically for die-hard comic book fans, creators and publishers.

 

From rising stars to living legends, Special Edition: NYC is the place where fans will be able to meet their comic book heroes and get exclusive access to Special Guests from the pages of mainstream, alternative, indie, international and web comics. Artists and creators will also have the opportunity to connect with their fans. Special Guests already scheduled to appear at Special Edition: NYC, include: Alex Maleev (Daredevil), Brian Wood (DMZ),Charles Soule (Letter 44), Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Lil Gotham), Frank Cho (Savage Wolverine), Greg Pak (Action Comics), James Tynion IV (Batman Eternal), Jenny Frison (Revival), Joe Eisma (Morning Glories), Joe Harris (The X-Files: Season 10), Kyle Higgins (Nightwing), Marguerite Bennett (Batman Annual #2), Michael Moreci (Hoax Hunters), Mike Norton (Revival), Nick Bradshaw (Wolverine and the X-Men), Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), Ramon K Perez (Wolverine and the X-Men), Ryan Browne (God Hates Astronauts), Ryan Stegman (Wolverine)and Tim Seeley (Revival).

 

“New York Comic Con has grown to include so much more than comic books – it is the ultimate pop culture event.Special Edition: NYC will give comic book fans an intimate destination to meet with publishers and special guests,” said Lance Fensterman, Global Senior Vice President of ReedPOP.“Its creation is meeting consumer demand for more comic book experiences and builds upon our mission to provide fans of all kinds the very best in experiential events.”

 

With more than 130,000 fans in attendance and an estimated $70 million impact on New York City during New York Comic Con 2013, the event has become the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention with the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Fans have been clamoring for a greater specialization on comics, especially in the comic book, publishing, media and licensing capital of the world – New York City.

Fans can buy tickets starting on Wednesday (February 26) at 12:00 PM EST atthe Special Edition: NYC site.All upcoming Guest appearances and panel submissions can be found on the website or on theSpecial Edition: NYC social media pages (Twitter,Facebook &Instagram).

 

Geeks Who Do Music #5: SkyBlew

It's been a while since I did the "Geeks Who Do Music" feature. However I have another artist that you should definitely check out. This feature this time goes to a rapper name SkyBlew. I was introduced to SkyBlew's music through a retweet by one of our Twitter followers. I had a feeling that was a tweet I should pay attention too. I clicked on the tweet and follow the link to SkyBlew's Bandcamp page to his most recent release "The Digi Destined." I then proceeded to download the album and I was blown away. There are a lot of geeky rappers that throw in geek references in their lyrics. Sometimes the geek references have no relationship with the song, it's just thrown in there for the listener. 

What I like about SkyBlew is that his lyrics does contain geeky references, but it's cleverly put into the song relating to the overall topic or theme. The geek references don't feel awkward or out of place. In fact the references make sense, it makes you more intrigued on what SkyBlew will say next. A great example of his geeky lyrics is track six on his "The Digi Destined"album entitled "Dream Fighter 3rd Strike." This song can be interpreted in two ways. One way is SkyBlew's way of showing his lyrical onslaught to any challengers. The other way can be viewed from a gamer's perspective. The gamer who plays fighting games will love the lyrics in this song. One of the lyrics that will put a smile on a fighting gamer face is when SkyBlew raps. 

"You never been engaged to the game, I'm Ryu you powerless Johnny Cage lame. I make the wave the sang current thoughts on how you caliber. Ya'll ain't shooting for the stars you die in Galaga. Oh a new challenger you should've kept your quarter bro, you don't want the knuckles we know you drown in water bro." - SkyBlew (Dream 3D Fighter Strike)

While SkyBlew raps about things related to geek culture it's not all he raps about. He also raps about social issues, his views on the state of Hip-Hop and his life. My personal favorite track from his latest release is "Ballad Of The Dreamer." This is probably SkyBlew's most personal track on the album and it's the most uplifting. The production on this song fits the title very well. The beat makes you want to sit back and dream and plan your goals. It has a great message and the feature from an artist named Mega Ran ends the song nicely.

SkyBlew is an artist I will keep my eyes and ears on. He has a positive message, great lyrics and has a flow with versatility. His latest release "The Digi Destined" is fantastic and you check it out below. Also give him a like on Facebook and follow him on Twitter.

Like SkyBlew On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkyBlewMusic

Follow SkyBlew On Twitter
https://twitter.com/heyskyblew

SkyBlew's Bandcamp
http://skyblew1.bandcamp.com/

Listen To SkyBlew's Latest Release "The Digi Destined"

Star Wars Rebels: Meet Hera

Hera is voiced by Vanessa Marshall, and is an especially gifted pilot. “I think she really makes flying the Ghost look easy,” says Joel Aron, CG supervisor. And while she’s strong-willed, Hera also keeps the group together, and can be warm and nurturing. “She knows how to talk to them to get the best out of themselves and to be part of that team,” Aron says. “That to me is the commander of a ship.” 

Hera wears “utilitarian flight gear,” orange in color, with her Twi’lek head-tails hanging down her back. She’s not particularly glamorous, and is just focused on getting the job done. Like every member of the Ghost team, she has her reasons for rebelling against the Empire. Uncovering those reasons will be part of the Star Wars Rebels story, says executive producer Dave Filoni. 

“Every time we get a script,” says Marshall, “I am breathless with anticipation. I cannot wait to read what’s next because I want to see where we’re going, too.” Star Wars Rebels is scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel and will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world.

SCI-FI ANIME SERIES "K" AS FIRST-EVER DVD/BLU-RAY COMBO PACK

K the 13-episode series is rated ‘TV-14’ and will debut as a 4-Disc Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with an MSRP of $69.99 US/CAN. The standard edition 2-disc DVD edition will be offered at an MSRP of $44.82 US/CAN. An extensive collection of bonus material also makes this release a must-see for anime fans.

 

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!

 

The K Blu-ray/DVD combo pack comes packaged in a luxurious collectible specialty print chipboard box containing a full-color 80 page premium art booklet containing individual episode synopses, character profiles, poster art, translated song lyrics. Additional Limited Edition combo pack extras 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. A special bonus gift of exclusive full-color K stickers is also available with purchase from select anime retailers including Robert’s Anime Corner and the Right Stuf.

 

“K debuts as VIZ Media’s first-ever Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo pack title, and with its multilayered story, engaging characters, and beautifully rendered animation, this series is guaranteed to delight anime fans across North America,” says Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media Senior Manager, Animation Marketing. “We’ve also packed this release with an array of fun extras that will give viewers the chance to dive into the amazing world of K even more. Don’t miss the release of this kinetic action-filled drama debuting this month!”

Gangsta Vol 1 (Manga Review)

Title - Gangsta: Volume 1
Author - Kohske
Illustrator - Kohske
Pages - 181

Story - In the city of Ergastulum, a shady ville filled with made men and petty thieves, whores on the make and cops on the take, there are some deeds too dirty for even its jaded inhabitants to touch. Enter the “Handymen,” Nic and Worrick, who take care of the jobs no one else will handle. Until the day when a cop they know on the force requests their help in taking down a new gang muscling in on the territory of a top Mafia family. It seems like business (and mayhem) as usual, but the Handymen are about to find that this job is a lot more than they bargained for.

The first volume of "Gangsta" is one hell of an introduction into the city of Ergastulum. The two main characters Nic and Worrick are great for the main protagonist. The mystery between the characters backstories is what kept me reading. Nic is the quiet one out of the two. He doesn't speak unless he has too or has something important to say. Add another interesting fact about Nic is the fact that he is deaf. How did Nic became deaf? How he became so skilled with the sword? What happen to in his childhood? These questions are not yet explained, but it really makes you want to read the next volume. Nic's partner in crime Worrick is the exact opposite of him. Worrick is not only the brains of the operation but I found him to be more intriquing. Worrick life decisions of being a giglo made me question what lead him to that path? How did he get caught up in that line of work? There is no mistake that the revealing of the characters origins will be the focal point of this manga.

The manga exceeds in developing the characters. It also does a great job on the story. The story starts off like any typical crime story, however this one has a little twist to it. Not everything is what it seems in Ergastulum and for the sake of spoilers I won't say anything else. I will say that Kohske leaves the realm of realism and enters a little of fantasy that is refreshing in a crime story. Great plot, great characterization and the support cast is just as entertaining as the main cast.

Art - Gangsta looks spectacular from the first page to the last. There is a lot of close up shots on the characters. The close up's really bring the emotion of the characters on the page. The action is well thought out and adds more heart to the story. The highlight of the art work is the fight between Nic and one of the gang members they encounter. 

Final Grade - 9.0/ A-: Gangsta is a manga that you should check out. It has a fresh plot, great characters with a back stories you want to know about. The support characters are just as great as the main characters, and it has some great action. 

Star Wars Rebels: Meet Sabine

Another day and another character reveal for "Star Wars Rebels."Sabine is a key member of the Ghost crew in Star Wars Rebels. As seen in this special video, featuring early design concepts, animation tests, and final art, Sabine is unlike any Star Warscharacter – especially in her love for blowing things up and tagging her work with graffiti. Dave Filoni, executive producer of the animated series, discloses that Sabine is a Mandalorian. She has a great understanding of weapons and combat like few others, and has turned against the Empire. “She is spunky, she’s feisty, she’s got a little bit of attitude,” says actress Tiya Sircar, who is voicing the character. Additionally, Sabine is an artist, which is reflected in her hair, personalized armor, and graffiti calling cards. After the Ghost crew hits the Empire, Sabine makes sure the Empire knows who did it. Concept artist Amy Beth Christenson says that the Star Wars Rebels animation team has created a library of graffiti tags for Sabine, and is constantly adding to it. In the end, Sabine is a strong, no-nonsense heroine. As Sircar says, “I think she’s kind of an inspiration.” Star Wars Rebels is scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel and will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world.

Star Wars Rebels: Meet Zeb

Disney and Lucasfilm has release another character look at the upcoming show "Star Wars: Rebels." This time is the muscle of the group Zeb. Zeb is a well-trained honor guard and is highly educated, according to executive producer Dave Filoni, which juxtaposes his brutish, alien appearance. He’s voiced by Steve Blum, who says, “He’s got a bit of a chip on his shoulder, hates Chopper and is starting to build a relationship with Ezra, begrudgingly.” Zeb’s favorite pastime: beating up Stormtroopers, or bucket heads, as he’s heard calling them. He’s an agile fighter, using his hands, feet, and acrobatics. But there is more to Zeb than pounding Imperials. “It’s just going to be exciting to develop him and his bizarre new species,” says Filoni, “and to explain to the audience where he came from.”

Breadwinners Series Premiere Review

Nickelodeon latest addition to it's already impressive catalog of cartoons made it's debut last night. The new addition to the Nickelodeon family is "Breadwinners." The story follows two best friends SwaySway and Buhdeuce who fly a rocket van and deliver bread to customers. The series premiere was pretty cool. SwaySway and Buhdeuce are on a work route to clear out the inventory in their van. While on route they get a call for a delivery in the worst part of Ducktown. This is were the series premiere shine. SwaySway and Buhdeuce are stuck in the worst part of town when their van breaks down. They encounter a gang of biker ducks and must find a way to escape. Without giving any more details on the plot, SwaySway and Buhdeuce find a unique way to escape.

The show overall is something for everyone. Children both boys and girls will gravitate towards the main characters and musical numbers. Adults will enjoy some of the jokes that is cleverly place in there. Breadwinners is a winner and it's going to be interesting to see where SwaySway and Buhdeuce head to next. The show has something for everyone from comedy, musical numbers, characters putting themselves in sticky situations it's a fun show. The animation is good and it reminds you of the old school style of Nickelodeon cartoons. A mix of animation and real life elements make this cartoon unique. The first episode was entertaining and I will definately check in on the next installment. Cool story, great characters and the voice acting is really top notch. This is a show you might want to check out.

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Heartbreaking Breakups In Anime

It's Valentines Day the day of love and affection and a lot of money spending. I wanted to do something different this year. Instead highlighting the moments that make you go aww that's so sweet. I wanted share some of the heartbreaking breakups in Anime. Let's check out a few couples that didn't make it, or broke up and got back together. Spoiler warning this contains spoilers of moments in the shows.

Krillin & Maron (Dragonball Z)

Krillin hasn't been lucky in the love department in DBZ until the end of the Android Saga. One of Krillin's most notable girlfriends Krillin has had is Maron. Maron was ditzy, simple minded and she was a golddigger. However Krillin had strong feelings for her and even went to great lengths to see that she was happy. He went on a underwater quest to get a pearl to propose to her. However on that quest he realize that Maron wasn't the one and he had to break up with her. While the break up was a sigh of relief from the Z warriors who didn't like Maron. Krillin's pain can be seen in the final scene of the episode of "Krillin's Proposal" where he hides his pain through laughter. That last scene is still one of the most heartbreaking moments in DBZ for me. Check out the video below. Don't feel bad for Krillin because he ends up with Android 18.


Kyoichi & Chiharu (Boys Be...)

For many people the biggest cause of break up is cheating. Cheating is what happen with Chiharu and Kyoichi on the show "Boys Be...". Chiharu was feeling insecure about herself and really needed someone there for her. Unfortunately Kyoichi wasn't around or didn't really express his concern for Chiharu's worries. Chiharu meets a guy who help her through her tough time while on a trip and ends up kissing him good night. After the kiss it's reveal Kyoichi witness the whole thing and the rest was history. This was one of the most shocking moments in the show.

Allen & Marie (Windaria)

Sometimes a breakup can happen and it's no one to fault. In "Windaria" Allen & Marie would be describe as a perfect match.The two characters have great chemistry, married and truly love each other. However Allen did something unforgivable when he released a value drowing people in his homeland killing everyone. He later finds out that Marie was also killed causing him to live in despair, but reflect on his life. A side note

Hachi & Shoji (NANA)

Cheating strikes again in the world of Anime. This time from the show "NANA." When Hachi finds out that Shoji cheated on her with a waitress it's not an easy thing to watch. Probably one of the most heartbreaking moments on this show.



Nanami & Yano (Bokura Ga Ita)

Nothing is more of a killer in any relationship than insecurity and scars from the past. Yano never really recovered from his dead girlfriend. This becomes a struggle for Nanami to get him to open up. Add into the mix that Yano has severe trust issue and this relationship will spell disaster.

What are some of your favorite heartbreaking breakups in Anime? Let us know in the comment section.