Toy Fair 2018: Funko Gets Animated: Rick and Morty, Sailor Moon, Disney & More

As we combed through the very hefty stack of Funko toy pictures yet to be edited, the question came up. What big license was yet to be consumed and transformed into Funko product? Since we were in UK Toy Fair mode, I suggested Aardman, creators of  Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep and more. Coming up with a second one was tough. Funko have already revealed official art for upcoming waves of pops and mini figures, but we were lucky enough to spend some time in their loving embrace, awash in the glow of geeky goodness from all sides. It was warm and shiny. Let's kick off this look at Funko's 2018 product with the items based on animated licenses...

Sailor Moon Crystal Set 3 Hitting December 5th

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the home media release of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL SET 3 on December 5th.

The latest Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack features Act 27-38 (13 Episodes, 27-39) of the celebrated reboot of the classic anime series, based on Naoko Takeuchi's original Sailor Moon manga series along with a host of bonus content. SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL SET 3 will also be available as a Standard Edition DVD-only set.

VIZ Media At Anime NYC 2017

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, has announced its participation in Anime NYC.

Produced by boutique event company LeftField Media, Anime NYC is New York City’s premiere anime convention and fan celebration. Anime NYC will take place November 17^th-19^th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Tickets and additional convention info are available at: http://animenyc.com.

The Promo Vid for Sailor Moon Burlesque Will Kick Your Ass

With any number of social media readily available for sharing art via video, be it in 5 second bursts or an hour of deep drama, comes a daily deluge of content for the bored masses. Some of it attempts to make you laugh with a side order of crossed fingers that viral fame awaits. Some promotes worthwhile events, like the awesomely memorable and hysterical cat adoption video that made the rounds mere days ago. While these promo spots often range from 2 dollar budget to ..well..usually they appear to spring for up to 20 bucks in quality, few come off as if they've gone as far as they can with a concept. Sure, they get the job done, but are they fully immersive? Did they "pull the trigger"?? Where's the showmanship? Costumes..lights..art direction..costumes....oh wait we found it all. IT IS HERE!!

Tokyo Toy Show 2015: Mahou Shoujo Lovefest: Sailor Moon Vs Cardcaptor Sakura

Yes, Timmy, there are other things going on in the world beyond San Diego Comic-Con! Hard to believe, but true. New York Asian Film Festival has just wrapped (reviews on the way) and Fantasia is just about to begin (coverage incoming!), and on the other side of the world in the opposite time zone, our newest reporter Wendy Epstein is banging out her coverage of the Tokyo Toy Show, complete with a TON of pics sure to make you cry tears of joy...but like they do in Anime with the wavy lines. Let's get this show started with a Mahou Shoujo Lovefest!! Take it Wendy...

Reporting live from Tokyo, 'tis I, your Idle Hands guide to the highlights of Tokyo Toy Show 2015!

First, a bit of background on the show: Tokyo Toy Show is held annually at the Tokyo Big Sight International Exhibition Center (the same venue as Comiket) in late June. With two industry-only days and two days open to the public, it serves as a stage for companies to show off their current product line and introduce the world to their summer/fall quarter additions live and in person.

SDCC 2015: VIZ Exclusives & Special Events for Comic-Con

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, announces its return to San Diego, CA for the 2015 Comic-Con International with an impressive roster of manga creator personal appearances, informative panel discussions, interactive activities, promotional giveaways, and a wide selection of special retail products available exclusively at the event.

Attracting more than 125,000 attendees annually, Comic-Con International is one of the nation’s largest comic book, science fiction and pop culture events, and takes place July 9th-12th at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, CA. Complete details on Comic-Con are available at: www.comic-con.org.

Get Ready for Sailor Moon Crystal

VIZ Acquires Sailor Moon

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, is proud to announce the acquisition of the SAILOR MOON anime franchise. VIZ Media’s North American rights cover digital streaming, EST (Electronic Sell Through) and all home media products in the U.S. and Canada. Tokyo-based Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is the producer and global licensor for the SAILOR MOON anime property.