VIZ MEDIA AND JAPAN SOCIETY Host Screening of HIRAYASUMI in NYC

VIZ Media and Japan Society will host the first-ever public screening of Hirayasumi Episode 1 on October 7 in New York City, offering fans the first look at the highly anticipated anime ahead of its 2027 launch. The one-night event will also feature composer Kaori Sawada, producer Junichi Katsutani, and VIZ Media’s Godswill Ugwa for a special discussion on bringing the acclaimed manga to the screen.

Serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2021, Hirayasumi has become an international critical success, with more than 1.7 million copies in circulation worldwide across ten volumes. The acclaimed series is the recipient of the 71st Shogakukan Manga Award and was named Best Serial Comic at Lucca Comics & Games 2024. Now, ahead of the anime’s 2027 launch, New York fans will get the first look at its next chapter.

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 New Featurette RAGE

They’re not just at Freddy’s anymore. 

In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year. Now, a shocking new chapter of animatronic terror begins. 

SHONEN JUMP Store Hosting LA Pop-Up During ANIME EXPO 2025

Shonen Jump fans, get ready for a three-day shopping extravaganza! From July 3–5, 2025, the Shonen Jump Store will host an exclusive pop-up shop just steps away from the Los Angeles Convention Center during Anime Expo 2025.

With a global fanbase spanning generations, Shonen Jump is home to some of the most iconic manga and anime franchises—One Piece, Naruto, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more. Its stories and characters have shaped pop culture and inspired millions worldwide.

Marvel, Star Wars, BRZRKR and Tron NEW from Diamond Select

It’s almost February, which means that the February Previews catalog is almost here! In its pages, you’ll find an array of new products from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD, including action figures, Minimates, statues and busts from Marvel, Star Wars, BRZRKR and Tron! It’s the best of all worlds! Pre-order through your local comic shop, or order online at diamondselecttoys.com or gentlegiantltd.com!

Brzrkr Gallery Diorama B. (Modern) PVC Statue

A Diamond Select Toys release! Through the ages, he has been at war, and now he’s here in the present! This approximately 9-inch Gallery Diorama statue depicts B., the immortal star of the BRZRKR comics, in his modern-day combat gear, with a knife in each hand. Made of high-quality PVC, this dynamic statue features detailed sculpting and paint applications and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Jean St. Jean! SRP: $59.99

Spontaneous; A Love Story About Exploding Teens

Get ready for the most outrageous coming-of-age love story about growing up…and blowing up! Starring Katherine Langford (“Cursed,” “13 Reasons Why”), Charlie Plummer (“Looking for Alaska,” Words on Bathroom Walls), Yvonne Orji (“Insecure,” Night School), and Hayley Law (“Riverdale”), with Rob Huebel (“Transparent”) and Piper Perabo (“Penny Dreadful: City of Angels”), this satirical comedy will be available for Premium Video-On-Demand and for Digital purchase October 6 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally…), seniors Mara (Katherine Langford) and Dylan (Charlie Plummer) struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last. As an unexpected romance blossoms between them, Mara and Dylan discover that when tomorrow is no longer promised, they can finally start living for today!

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Duncan Jones' Mute Coming to Netflix

If you like your Science Fiction universe fully fleshed out, well conceived and very cleverly crafted, then it's time to celebrate! Duncan Jones, the creative mind behind the cult-hit Moon and Source Code, returns to his creative roots with this original and gripping story set in an immersive universe.

Set in the near-future, Leo (Alexander Skarsgård) is a bartender living in the pulsing city of Berlin.  Because of a childhood accident, Leo lost the ability to speak and the only good thing in his life is his beautiful girlfriend Naadirah (Seyneb Saleh). When she vanishes without a trace, Leo's search for her takes him deep into the city's seedy underbelly.  A pair of wise-cracking American surgeons (Paul Rudd and Justin Theroux) are the only recurring clue and Leo is forced to take on this teeming underworld in order to find his love.

SDCC 2014: DC Collectibles Exclusive and Previews

DC Collectibles, the exclusive line of collector items from DC Entertainment, announced today a slate of new statues and action figures leading up to Comic-Con International: San Diego.  Timed to the convention, DC Collectibles will unveil a new action figure line based on Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s upcoming videogame, Batman: Arkham Knight, all-new action figures based on Warner Bros. Television series’ Arrow (returns Wednesday, October 8th at 8/7c on The CW) and The Flash (premieres Tuesday, October 7th at 8/7c on The CW); and new action figures from Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures, among others. The new products will be highlighted during the DC Collectibles official panel on Thursday, July 24 from 10:00 – 11:00am PT in room 9.

New Eye Candy from Divergent

In a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities, Tris Prior is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group.  When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late.

The synopsis for the book gives a bit more story...
 In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can’t have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

Marvel Select Teasing Thor and Loki Figures

Since Hasbro has resigned themselves to tiny little kiddie toys for the new Marvel movies, we've got to look elsewhere for figures that will be in scale with the Marvel Legends we love. DIAMOND SELECT to the rescue! In the December issue of previews, they've got listings for both Thor and Loki figures, based on their movie appearances with likenesses of Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston. Each figure comes with a base depicting the rainbow bridge to Asgard. Get both figures and the pieces go together to form a diorama! Newbs to the line should note that Marvel Select creates their figures in a 7 inch format, making them slightly taller than Marvel Legends 6 inch figures..which isn't such a bad thing for Asgardians. Until we hear otherwise at the 2011 International Toy Fair, these may also be the only mid-range scaled figures to buy. To be sure, Hasbro has to be planning a 10 to 12 inch Thor for release with the film, so if you've got to have a super sized Hemsworth, he'll be coming fo sho.

Also on tap for the December Previews is Marvel Minimates series 38, based on the Shadowland comic book story line. This wave features Daredevil in his costume from the book, Spider-Man, Iron Fist, White Tiger, Hand Soldier, and a limited Classic White Tiger variant.