Nickelodeon, the number-one network for kids, and LAFIG Belgium and IMPS,the worldwide licensors for The Smurfs,are partnering to bring a brand-new original CG-animated series based on the iconic property to a new generation of kids and families around the world. Under the deal,Nickelodeon has licensed the global rights to The Smurfs which follows the beloved characters--Papa … [Read more...] about The Smurfs Head to Nickelodeon With Brand-New Animated Series and Consumer Products Line, in Partnership With LAFIG Belgium and IMPS
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Author Max Brooks To Discuss Horror Novel ‘Devolution,’ At Wizard World Virtual Experiences Saturday; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live On Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Precedes Bookplate Signing July 11
Max Brooks, #1 New York Times bestselling author of World War Z, will conduct a live virtual Q&A with fans discussing his new book Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre, published by Del Rey Books, on Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, as part of Wizard World Virtual Experiences, presented by Wizard Entertainment, Inc. Fans can … [Read more...] about Author Max Brooks To Discuss Horror Novel ‘Devolution,’ At Wizard World Virtual Experiences Saturday; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live On Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Precedes Bookplate Signing July 11
XPRIZE Announces Winner of Global Short Story Contest to Imagine the Future of Telepresence Technologies
XPRIZE, the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, in partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-star airline, announce the winner of a global writing contest to imagine future use-cases of telepresence technology, as part of the Avatars Inc anthology. The anthology, edited by Ann VanderMeer, was first published online in March … [Read more...] about XPRIZE Announces Winner of Global Short Story Contest to Imagine the Future of Telepresence Technologies
Frenetic Firefighting Multiplayer, Embr, Hits Early Access for Steam and Stadia
Curve Digital and Muse Games are excited to announce that frantic, frenetic, firefighting multiplayer Embr launches on Early Access for Steam and Google Stadia May 21st. Developed by Muse Games - the studio behind the award-winning Guns of Icarus Online - Embr is a fantastically fictional look at a world where the … [Read more...] about Frenetic Firefighting Multiplayer, Embr, Hits Early Access for Steam and Stadia
Fathom Events Premieres First-Run Film with Screen Media’s THE OUTPOST, Launching July 2 in Movie Theaters Nationwide
Fathom Events, alongside Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, has announced that it will return to theaters with a first-run film this summer with Millennium Media and Rod Lurie's military thriller, THE OUTPOST, a true story based on Jake Tapper's best-selling non-fiction book, The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor. This exclusive event … [Read more...] about Fathom Events Premieres First-Run Film with Screen Media’s THE OUTPOST, Launching July 2 in Movie Theaters Nationwide
Sukiyaki Western “Django: Collector’s Edition” Available on Blu-ray on June 16
FilmRise is proud to present special collectors editions of Sukiyaki Western Django on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital formats on June 16th. The film is presented in 5.1 DTS-HD MA, 2.0 DTS-HD MA and 5.1 Surround, 2.0 Stereo. Famed Japanese auteur Takashi Miike, best known for cult classics Audition, Ichi the Killer and The City of Lost Souls, redefines the spaghetti Western with … [Read more...] about Sukiyaki Western “Django: Collector’s Edition” Available on Blu-ray on June 16
Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells Releases First Official Trailer
Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, the recently announced game coming to mobile devices worldwide, has released its first official teaser trailer. From platform nine and three-quarters and Diagon Alley, to the Hogwarts Express and the Grand Staircase, this first video takes players on an advance tour of some of the beloved settings they will visit as they progress through … [Read more...] about Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells Releases First Official Trailer
‘Buffy,’ ‘Angel’ Stars In Next Wizard World Virtual Experiences Event April 11
Wizard Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the third entry in the "Wizard World Virtual Experiences," featuring six cast members from the cult hit "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" will be held on Saturday, April 11, beginning at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT. James Marsters ("Spike"), Amber Benson ("Tara Maclay"), Clare Kramer ("Glory"), Emma Caulfield ("Anya"), Elisabeth Röhm ("Det. … [Read more...] about ‘Buffy,’ ‘Angel’ Stars In Next Wizard World Virtual Experiences Event April 11
“Agatha and the Truth of Murder” Coming Soon to DVD/VOD
The unexplained 11-day disappearance of beloved mystery writer, Agatha Christie in 1926 has created as much intrigue over the years as her best-selling novels. Presented by Vision Films, Terry Loane’s Agatha and The Truth of Murder is a stunning reimagining of what happened to the author over those days nearly a hundred years ago. With an intriguing and compelling … [Read more...] about “Agatha and the Truth of Murder” Coming Soon to DVD/VOD
CuriosityStream Invites Families to ‘Stay in, Stay Curious’ with Enhanced Kids Programming Feature and Special Pricing
CuriosityStream, a leading global factual media company, today announced the 'Stay in, Stay Curious' campaign including an enhanced 'Kids' Mode', creating a kid-friendly space in the library of award-winning documentary films and series. In an effort to be as widely accessible as possible, CuriosityStream is temporarily cutting its price to just $12 for a full year's … [Read more...] about CuriosityStream Invites Families to ‘Stay in, Stay Curious’ with Enhanced Kids Programming Feature and Special Pricing